VanEck Gold Miners ETF
GDX CommodityUpdated: May 20, 2026, 21:17 UTC
Key Metrics
Top 10 Holdings
| Holding | Ticker | Weight | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd | AEM.TO | 11.54% | |
| Newmont Corp | NEM | 11.31% | |
| Barrick Mining Corp | ABX.TO | 7.6% | |
| Franco-Nevada Corp | FNV.TO | 5.05% | |
| Anglogold Ashanti PLC | AU | 5% | |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp | WPM.TO | 4.93% | |
| Kinross Gold Corp | K.TO | 4.84% | |
| Gold Fields Ltd ADR | GFI | 4.33% | |
| Pan American Silver Corp | PAAS.TO | 3.17% | |
| Northern Star Resources Ltd | NST.AX | 2.89% |
Sector Allocation
About This ETF
The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) is a Commodity ETF with an expense ratio (TER) of 0.51% and $27.3B in assets under management., with its largest holdings being Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd, Newmont Corp, Barrick Mining Corp. The ETF currently yields 0.72% in dividends. Year-to-date, GDX has returned +0.73%.
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund’s benchmark index. The index is a modified capitalization weighted, float-adjusted index comprised of publicly traded companies primarily involved in the gold and silver mining industry. The fund is non-diversified.
FAQ — GDX
What is the TER of GDX (VanEck Gold Miners ETF)?
GDX has a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.51 % per year. That sits below the commodity category median (0.65 % across 9 peer ETFs). The TER is deducted directly from the fund and lowers your effective return.
What return has GDX delivered?
Performance for GDX: YTD: +0.73 % · 3-year p.a.: +39.20 % · 5-year p.a.: +18.12 %. Over 5 years, GDX outperforms the commodity category median of +17.03 % by +1.09 pp. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
What are the top holdings of GDX?
The five largest positions in GDX are: AEM.TO, NEM, ABX.TO, FNV.TO, AU. The full holdings list is updated daily on this page.
Does GDX pay dividends?
GDX has a current dividend yield of 0.72 %. Distributing ETFs pay this out in cash; accumulating versions reinvest it inside the fund. Check the share class on your broker before buying.
Where can I buy or set up a savings plan for GDX?
GDX is available at most major brokers. For a free monthly savings plan from €1, look at Trade Republic, Scalable Capital or Flatex. The broker comparison on this site shows fees, free-savings-plan ETFs and execution exchanges side by side.
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