VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX)
| Assets | $31.27B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.51% |
| PE Ratio | 21.34 |
| Shares Out | 311.15M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.63 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 14.30% |
| Volume | 27,735,574 |
| Open | 93.33 |
| Previous Close | 94.48 |
| Day's Range | 90.20 - 94.00 |
| 52-Week Low | 45.10 |
| 52-Week High | 117.18 |
| Beta | 0.71 |
| Holdings | 54 |
| 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 MarketVector Global Gold Miners index, a market-cap-weighted index of global companies tied to gold and silver mining activities. GDX was launched on May 22, 2006 and is issued by VanEck.
Top 10 Holdings
60.59% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited | AEM | 11.83% |
| Newmont Corporation | NEM | 10.65% |
| Barrick Mining Corporation | ABX | 7.41% |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. | WPM | 5.19% |
| AngloGold Ashanti plc | AU | 5.14% |
| Franco-Nevada Corporation | FNV | 5.06% |
| Kinross Gold Corporation | K | 4.82% |
| Gold Fields Ltd ADR | EDG.DE | 4.41% |
| Pan American Silver Corp. | PAAS | 3.18% |
| Northern Star Resources Limited | NST | 2.90% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.6331 | Dec 26, 2025 |
| 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 |
Performance
GDX had a total return of 84.87% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.63%.
News
VanEck Highlights AI Infrastructure at Exchange 2026
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There is still plenty of upside in the mining sector as bull market euphoria has yet to materialize, says Soar Financial CEO
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‘Bearish engulfing' patterns are warning you: Don't buy the dip in gold-miner stocks
A bearish technical pattern that appeared in a widely traded gold-mining ETF, as well as in Newmont's stock, is warning investors to think twice before buying the dip.
Final Trade: VST, EEK, MSFT, DRI
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the 'Fast Money' traders.
Trade Tracker: Bill Baruch trims the CEF and GDX ETFs
Bill Baruch, founder and president of Blue Line Capital, joins CNBC's “Halftime Report” to explain why he's selling two metals ETFs.
Final Trade: RIO, KBWB, HD, GDX
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the 'Fast Money' traders.
'Fast Money' traders share their stock 'shopping lists'
The 'Fast Money' traders share their 'shopping lists' of stocks they are looking to buy in the current market.
Update On Precious Metals
I wrote a blog post on Precious Metals in June 2025, outlining their recent performance and outlook.
Final Trade: GDX, OIH, NFLX, EQT
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
4 Stocks To Buy As Precious Metals Soar
The massive rally in gold hit its first significant pullback in months last week, dipping under $4,000 per troy ounce after touching as high as $4,350.
4 ETFs To Consider Buying For The Q4 Gold Rally
Right now, all eyes are on stocks. Tech stocks, chip stocks, AI stocks, you name it.
GDX ETF stock analysis: is it too late to buy gold mining stocks?
The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) has been in a relentless bull run this year and is trading at its all-time high. GDX was trading at $80, up by 135% from its January lows and The ETF has jumped in th...
Final Trade: GDX, PFE, GFS, BMY
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Final Trade: CERT, GDX, IWM, MPC
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Why Nvidia Is Getting 'Butt-Kicked' By Gold Miners: Larry McDonald
In the cutthroat arena of Wall Street, where tech titans like Nvidia Corp NVDA once reigned supreme with AI-fueled rocket rides, a gritty gang of gold miners is now delivering a merciless pummeling. M...
Fast Money: OLLI, BIDU, META, GDX
The final trades of the day with the Fast Money traders.
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.
4 Popular Dividends For The Geopolitical Conflicts Unfolding Now
Let's talk about oil and gold dividends. Whether or not the new peace in the Middle East holds, there are some high-quality dividends worth owning anytime.
Final Trade: FDS, GDX, LULU, C
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
VanEck Partners with Casa de Bolsa Finamex to Strengthen ETF Access in Mexico
NEW YORK & MEXICO CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VanEck announces strategic partnership for Casa de Bolsa Finamex to act as official liquidity provider for several VanEck ETFs cross-listed on the BMV.
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 ...
Why The Moody's Downgrade Puts This Dividend Duo In Bullish Mood
As I'm sure you have heard, Moody's downgraded US debt last weekend.
Final Trade: GDX, IWM, WMT, VLO
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Dominic Chu and the Fast Money traders.
Final Trade: CELH, GDX, META & HII
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Final Trade: GDX, T, HYG, MP
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Final Trade: GDX, MS, CHWY
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Final Trade: QCOM, HOOD, JPM, GDX
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Investors likely to jump into miners as gold prices impact Q1 earnings, says Sprott's Ryan McIntyre
Ryan McIntyre, Sprott, joins 'Fast Money' to talk if gold and miner stocks can keep climbing.
Final Trade: TTE, GDX, FCX, CDE
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Final Trade: GDX, BIDU, TJX, TGT
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the 'Fast Money' traders.
