Compare GDX vs. GDXJ ETF performance
Comparing 2 ETFs | Performance (December 18, 2025 - March 18, 2026) |
GDX GDXJ |
Comparison analysis VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) provides exposure to the Uncategorized Equities segment. VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) belongs to the Global Blended Cap segment. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Full replication. Both GDX and GDXJ distribute dividends, with a TTM distribution yield of 0.71% and 2.25% respectively. Both funds invest in the same top 3 sectors: Materials and Unavailable. GDX’s top underlying securities are AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD (9.05%), NEWMONT CORP (8.93%) and CA06849F1080 (6.91%). GDXJ’s top underlying securities are PAN AMERICAN (6.84%), COEUR MINING INC (6.36%) and ALAMOS GOLD (5.53%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.51%, GDX is cheaper than GDXJ, with 0.51%. GDX has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$2.4B vs. +$756M for GDXJ. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +3.05bps (GDX) and +4.00bps (GDXJ). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of GDX and GDXJ, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs. |
GDXJ VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Small Cap Global Equities ISIN US92189F7915 |
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Product Type | Passive ETF | Passive ETF | ||
Strategy | Long only | Long only | ||
NAV | $88.71 | $117.58 | ||
AuM | - | - | ||
E/R | 0.51% | 0.51% | ||
Rating | Not rated | |||
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Investment strategy | VanEck Vectors® Gold Miners ETF (GDX®) seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index (GDMNTR), which is intended to track the overall performance of companies involved in the gold mining industry. | VanEck Vectors® Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ®) seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the MVIS® Global Junior Gold Miners Index (MVGDXJTR), which is intended to track the overall performance of small-capitalization companies that are involved primarily in the mining for gold and/or silver. | ||
Dividend policy | Distribution | Distribution | ||
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Performance and flows | Perf. Flows | Perf. Flows | ||
1 month | -13.63% To view, create a free account | -12.41% To view, create a free account | ||
3 months | +4.19% | +4.96% | ||
1 year | +99.07% | +112.94% | ||
3 years | +195.75% | +231.37% | ||
5 years | +181.99% | +164.85% | ||
Month to date | -23.26% | -24.31% | ||
Quarter to date | +3.13% | +2.93% | ||
Year to date | +3.13% | +2.93% | ||
Volatility and risk | 1 year 3 years 5 years | 1 year 3 years 5 years | ||
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Number of holdings | 48 | 86 | ||
Weight of top 15 holdings | ||||
Top 15 holdings | AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD NEWMONT CORP CA06849F1080 US38059T1060 WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP GB00BRXH2664 FRANCO NEVADA KINROSS GOLD PAN AMERICAN NORTHERN STAR RESOURCES ROYAL GOLD ALAMOS GOLD INDUSTRIAS PENOLES EQUINOX GOLD HECLA MINING To view, create a free account | PAN AMERICAN COEUR MINING INC ALAMOS GOLD ROYAL GOLD EQUINOX GOLD INDUSTRIAS PENOLES HECLA MINING EVOLUTION MINING FIRST MAJESTIC SILVER ENDEAVOUR MINING IAMGOLD US4132163001 NEW GOLD ELDORADO GOLD CA6752224007 To view, create a free account | ||
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Trackinsight replication rating | Not rated | |||
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Frequently asked questions about GDX and GDXJ
How did GDX and GDXJ perform in 2026?
As of 3/18/2026, GDX has delivered a year-to-date performance of 3.13%, while GDXJ has returned 2.93%.
Which ETF is seeing higher flows: GDX or GDXJ?
As of 3/18/2026, GDX has recorded +€849M in net flows YTD, compared to -€524M for GDXJ since the beginning of the year.
Which ETF shows higher volatility: GDX or GDXJ?
As of 3/18/2026, GDX reported a 1-year volatility of 42.28%, whereas GDXJ registered volatility 44.86% over the same period.
How do GDX and GDXJ differ in sector exposure?
As of 3/18/2026, GDX is primarily exposed to sectors such as Materials, weight 74.93%. The top sectors in GDXJ feature Materials, weight 82.38%.
How do GDX and GDXJ differ in geographic exposure?
As of 3/18/2026, GDX has its largest country exposures in Canada, weight 56.00%, USA, weight 22.73% and Australia, weight 8.23%. The top countries in GDXJ feature Canada, weight 53.85%, USA, weight 19.42% and Australia, weight 14.58%.
How do GDX and GDXJ differ in terms of holdings?
As of 3/18/2026, GDX include AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD, weight 9.05%, NEWMONT CORP, weight 8.93% and CA06849F1080, weight 6.91%. The top positions in GDXJ feature PAN AMERICAN, weight 6.84%, COEUR MINING INC, weight 6.36% and ALAMOS GOLD, weight 5.53%.
Is GDX or GDXJ more diversified?
As of 3/18/2026, GDX holds 48 securities, with 67.37% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. GDXJ, by comparison, includes 86 holdings and has 53.69% concentrated in its top 15.
Which ETF has a higher distribution yield: GDX or GDXJ?
As of 3/18/2026, GDX has a trailing 12-month yield of 0.71%, while GDXJ offers 2.25%.
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