GDXJ
ETF Junior Gold Mining NYSEARCA

VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF

$121.17
+3.08 (+2.61%)
Fund Overview by VanEck

Small and mid-cap gold miners and exploration companies. Higher risk/reward than GDX with more exposure to early-stage mining projects and potential acquisition targets.

AUM$5.4B
Expense Ratio0.52%
Holdings85
Dividend Yield0.8%
DistributionQuarterly
BenchmarkMVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Index
InceptionNov 2009
ExchangeNYSEARCA
Price Data
Open$119.52
Prev Close$118.09
Day Range$118.64 — $121.64
52W Range$49.33 — $157.49
52-Week Range
$49.33 $157.49
From 52W High
-23.1%
From 52W Low
+145.6%
Investment Calculator

See how much dividend income GDXJ could generate based on its current price of $121.17 and 0.8% yield. Adjust the amount to estimate your quarterly distributions.

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Shares Purchased82
Amount Invested$9,935.94
Annual Income$79.49
Monthly Income$6.62

Based on current dividend yield of 0.8%. Actual distributions may vary. Past dividends do not guarantee future payments.

Junior Gold Mining ETF Comparison
ETF Price Change Expense AUM Holdings Yield
GDXJ
VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF
 $121.17 +2.61% 0.52% $5.4B 85 0.8%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
 $414.90 +0.26% 0.40% $76B 1 0.0%
GDX
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
 $92.49 +2.80% 0.51% $16B 56 1.4%
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GDXJ FAQ
What is GDXJ?
GDXJ is the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF, an exchange-traded fund managed by VanEck. It tracks the MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Index and holds 85 Junior Gold Mining securities with an expense ratio of 0.52%.
What is the expense ratio of GDXJ?
GDXJ charges an annual expense ratio of 0.52%, which means you pay $52.00 per year for every $10,000 invested. This fee is deducted automatically from the fund's returns.
Does GDXJ pay dividends?
Yes, GDXJ pays a 0.8% dividend yield, distributed quarterly. On a $10,000 investment, that works out to approximately $80.00 per year in dividend income.
What are the alternatives to GDXJ?
Other junior gold mining ETFs include GLD, GDX. 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: Aug 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET