| Assets | $17.11B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.51% |
| PE Ratio | 20.23 |
| Shares Out | 294.25M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.40 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.67% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 13.50% |
| Volume | 19,540,441 |
| Open | 58.79 |
| Previous Close | 59.29 |
| Day's Range | 58.38 - 60.68 |
| 52-Week Low | 33.42 |
| 52-Week High | 60.68 |
| Beta | 0.51 |
| Holdings | 66 |
| Inception Date | May 22, 2006 |
About GDX
Fund Home PageThe VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the NYSE Arca Gold Miners index, a market-cap-weighted index of global gold-mining firms. GDX was launched on May 22, 2006 and is issued by VanEck.
Top 10 Holdings
66.09% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Newmont Corporation | NEM | 13.57% |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited | AEM | 11.99% |
| Barrick Mining Corporation | B | 7.63% |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. | WPM | 7.45% |
| Franco-Nevada Corporation | FNV | 6.09% |
| Gold Fields Ltd ADR | EDG.DE | 4.71% |
| AngloGold Ashanti plc | AU | 4.49% |
| Kinross Gold Corporation | K | 4.16% |
| Zijin Mining Group Company Limited | 2899 | 3.06% |
| Northern Star Resources Limited | NST | 2.94% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.4025 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.5001 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.4762 | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $0.5348 | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Dec 21, 2020 | $0.1899 | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $0.1905 | Dec 30, 2019 |
Performance
GDX had a total return of 53.09% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.62%.
News
Fast Money: OLLI, BIDU, META, GDX
The final trades of the day with the Fast Money traders.
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Final Trade: LLY, ULTA, AAPL, GDX
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Final Trade: BSY, GDX, MNDY, GILD
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Final Trade: GDX, CSCO, INTC, GLD
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Carter Worth charts gold's next move as metal hits fresh records
Carter Worth, Worth Charting, joins 'Fast Money' to discuss what's next for gold as the precious metal hits a record high.
Final Trade: GOOGL, UNH, INTC, GDX
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Rare Buying Opportunities: Deeply Undervalued With Big Upside Catalysts
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My 2 Highest-Conviction Investments Right Now
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One Of The Biggest Investment Opportunities Wall Street Overlooks
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GDX: The Most Attractive Multiple Of The Last 40 Years
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GDX: Solid Valuation, But Technical Warning Signs Emerge, Weak Seasonality On Tap
I reiterate my Hold rating on GDX after a powerful rally, as gold miners face mixed near-term technical and seasonal signals. GDX has outperformed the S&P 500 YTD, but momentum is cooling and August-S...
4 Popular Dividends For The Geopolitical Conflicts Unfolding Now
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Final Trade: FDS, GDX, LULU, C
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ETF Edge: Gold, uranium, private credit and the rush into alternative assets
John Ciampaglia, Sprott Asset Management CEO, and Jan Van Eck, VanEck and Associates CEO, join Dom Chu on ‘ETF Edge' on how investors are turning to alternative assets like gold and private credit to ...
Major Market Disconnect: 2 High-Flying Funds That Remain Dirt Cheap
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Why The Moody's Downgrade Puts This Dividend Duo In Bullish Mood
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Final Trade: GDX, IWM, WMT, VLO
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Final Trade: CELH, GDX, META & HII
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Forget Gold, Buy Dividends - 3 Great Places To Buy Income
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Final Trade: GDX, T, HYG, MP
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