GDX
ETF Gold Mining NYSEARCA

VanEck Gold Miners ETF

$87.35
-6.60 (-7.03%)
Fund Overview by VanEck

The largest gold mining ETF, tracking major gold producers worldwide. A leveraged play on gold prices — miners typically move 2-3x the underlying gold price due to operational leverage. Top holdings include Newmont, Agnico Eagle, and Barrick Gold.

AUM$16B
Expense Ratio0.51%
Holdings56
Dividend Yield1.4%
DistributionQuarterly
BenchmarkNYSE Arca Gold Miners Index
InceptionMay 2006
ExchangeNYSEARCA
Price Data
Open$89.50
Prev Close$93.95
Day Range$86.83 — $89.55
52W Range$40.26 — $117.18
52-Week Range
$40.26 $117.18
From 52W High
-25.5%
From 52W Low
+117.0%
Investment Calculator

See how much dividend income GDX could generate based on its current price of $87.35 and 1.4% yield. Adjust the amount to estimate your quarterly distributions.

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Shares Purchased114
Amount Invested$9,957.90
Annual Income$139.41
Monthly Income$11.62

Based on current dividend yield of 1.4%. Actual distributions may vary. Past dividends do not guarantee future payments.

Gold Mining ETF Comparison
ETF Price Change Expense AUM Holdings Yield
GDX
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
 $87.35 -7.03% 0.51% $16B 56 1.4%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
 $417.29 -2.32% 0.40% $76B 1 0.0%
GDXJ
VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF
 $116.37 -7.40% 0.52% $5.4B 85 0.8%
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Stock Price Change Market Cap
SCCO
Southern Copper Corp
 $179.12 +2.89% 147.19B
AEM
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd
 $177.75 -0.22% 132.40B
NEM
Newmont Corp
 $108.33 +0.88% 116.43B
B
Barrick Mining Corp
 $40.77 -1.24% 99.27B
FCX
Freeport-Mcmoran Inc
 $62.31 +2.37% 89.85B
WPM
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp
 $126.46 -0.61% 88.48B
FNV
Franco-Nevada Corp
 $225.16 -0.30% 62.98B
NUE
Nucor Corp
 $231.57 +2.27% 51.68B
AU
Anglogold Ashanti Plc
 $91.85 -1.02% 51.55B
KGC
Kinross Gold Corp
 $28.68 +0.21% 50.79B
GDX FAQ
What is GDX?
GDX is the VanEck Gold Miners ETF, an exchange-traded fund managed by VanEck. It tracks the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index and holds 56 Gold Mining securities with an expense ratio of 0.51%.
What is the expense ratio of GDX?
GDX charges an annual expense ratio of 0.51%, which means you pay $51.00 per year for every $10,000 invested. This fee is deducted automatically from the fund's returns.
Does GDX pay dividends?
Yes, GDX pays a 1.4% dividend yield, distributed quarterly. On a $10,000 investment, that works out to approximately $140.00 per year in dividend income.
What are the alternatives to GDX?
Other gold mining ETFs include GLD, GDXJ. Each offers different expense ratios, weighting methodologies, and number of holdings. Compare them in the ETF comparison table above to find the best fit for your portfolio.
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Last updated: May 16, 2026 at 9:45 PM ET