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GDXJ ETF · VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -28.41%  | -3.49%  | +98.72%  | +208.76% | +164.33% | -28.41% | -2.64% | -2.64% | |
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -3.49% | +98.72% | +208.76% | +164.33% |
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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 GDXJ 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.
GDXJ’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
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Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
SMH | VanEck Semiconductor ETF | €35.38B |
GDX | VanEck Gold Miners ETF | €23.11B |
MOAT | VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | €9.85B |
DFEN | VanEck Defense UCITS ETF | €7.41B |
GDXJ | VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | €7.37B |
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 GDXJ
What does VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF, GDXJ, invest in?
GDXJ is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Small Cap Global Equities.
Which benchmark or index does GDXJ replicate?
GDXJ tracks the MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Net Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of GDXJ?
GDXJ carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.51%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was GDXJ launched?
GDXJ was introduced to the market on November 10, 2009. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of GDXJ?
VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF, GDXJ, is provided by VanEck. Learn more about VanEck here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of GDXJ?
GDXJ oversees €7.37B in assets as of March 27, 2026.
How has GDXJ performed lately?
Based on data from March 27, 2026, GDXJ returned -28.41% over the past month, -3.49% over the last three months and -2.64% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for GDXJ?
As of March 27, 2026, GDXJ recorded net flows of -€160M over the last month and -€651M year-to-date.
Does GDXJ distribute dividends?
GDXJ follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 27, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.38%.
What are the main country or region exposures of GDXJ?
As of February 28, 2026, GDXJ has significant geographic allocations in Canada, USA and Australia.
In which sector or theme does GDXJ invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, GDXJ focuses largely on Materials.
How many securities does GDXJ hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, GDXJ holds 86 positions in its portfolio, with 54.49% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in GDXJ?
As of February 28, 2026, GDXJ top three holdings include PAN AMERICAN, ALAMOS GOLD and COEUR MINING INC.
What is the base currency of GDXJ?
The base currency of GDXJ is USD.
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