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GDX ETF · VanEck Gold Miners ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.66% | -8.19% | +109.43% | +198.85% | +176.63% | +9.85% | +6.36% | +12.87% | |
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -8.19% | +109.43% | +198.85% | +176.63% |
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Exposure
Sustainability
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about GDX ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
GDX’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
Replication
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
SMH | VanEck Semiconductor ETF | €55.27B |
GDX | VanEck Gold Miners ETF | €25.12B |
MOAT | VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | €9.9B |
GDXJ | VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | €7.99B |
TDIV | VanEck Morningstar Developed Markets Dividend Leaders UCITS ETF | €7.55B |
Through forward-looking, intelligently designed active and ETF solutions, VanEck offers value-added exposures to emerging industries, asset classes and markets as well as differentiated approaches to traditional strategies. Global player based in New York, founded in 1955, ranked among the 10 best providers of ETFs in the United States, VanEck also has a strong presence in Europe (Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands) as well as a presence in Asia and Australia. VanEck is different from other asset managers by being privately held, allowing them to focus on clients’ long-term interests, constantly been at the forefront of innovation and whose ETFs are transparent with no synthetic replication and no lent out.
Via Offical websiteFrequently asked questions about GDX
What does VanEck Gold Miners ETF, GDX, invest in?
GDX is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Gold Miners Equities.
Which benchmark or index does GDX replicate?
GDX tracks the MarketVector Global Gold Miners NTR Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of GDX?
GDX carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.51%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was GDX launched?
GDX was introduced to the market on May 16, 2006. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of GDX?
VanEck Gold Miners ETF, GDX, is provided by VanEck. Learn more about VanEck here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of GDX?
GDX oversees €25.12B in assets as of May 11, 2026.
How has GDX performed lately?
Based on data from May 11, 2026, GDX returned -1.66% over the past month, -8.19% over the last three months and 12.87% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for GDX?
As of May 11, 2026, GDX recorded net flows of -€427M over the last month and +€515M year-to-date.
Does GDX distribute dividends?
GDX follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of May 11, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.65%.
What are the main country or region exposures of GDX?
As of March 31, 2026, GDX has significant geographic allocations in Canada, USA and United Kingdom.
In which sector or theme does GDX invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, GDX focuses largely on Materials.
How many securities does GDX hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, GDX holds 51 positions in its portfolio, with 71.23% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in GDX?
As of March 31, 2026, GDX top three holdings include AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD, NEWMONT CORP and CA06849F1080.
What is the base currency of GDX?
The base currency of GDX is USD.
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