VanEck Gold Miners ETF

$103.94

+5.66 (+5.76%)

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$100.92

Prev Close$98.28

Day Range$99.53 — $104.14

Investment Calculator

See how much dividend income GDX could generate based on its current price of $103.94 and 1.4% yield. Adjust the amount to estimate your quarterly distributions.

Investment amount

Shares Purchased96

Amount Invested$9,978.24

Annual Income$139.70

Monthly Income$11.64

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	$103.94	+5.76%	0.51%	$16B	56	1.4%
GLD SPDR Gold Shares	$455.46	+3.07%	0.40%	$76B	1	0.0%
GDXJ VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF	$136.34	+5.81%	0.52%	$5.4B	85	0.8%

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Stock	Price	Change	Market Cap
SCCO Southern Copper Corp	$194.07	+0.73%	158.21B
AEM Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd	$213.27	-1.53%	151.48B
NEM Newmont Corp	$125.40	+0.57%	136.84B
B Barrick Mining Corp	$48.55	+0.68%	110.84B
FCX Freeport-Mcmoran Inc	$60.67	+2.45%	89.41B
WPM Wheaton Precious Metals Corp	$145.34	+0.36%	88.96B
FNV Franco-Nevada Corp	$255.45	+0.19%	67.11B
KGC Kinross Gold Corp	$34.56	+2.98%	57.17B
AU Anglogold Ashanti Plc	$108.35	+2.05%	54.70B
NUE Nucor Corp	$179.08	-0.53%	41.18B

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: Feb 15, 2026 at 1:12 AM ET