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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VanEck S&P Global Mining UCITS ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
VanEck S&P Global Mining UCITS ETF (GDIG.L) has returned 8.84% so far this year and 89.02% over the past 12 months.
VanEck S&P Global Mining UCITS ETF
- 1D
- 1.55%
- 1M
- -17.82%
- YTD
- 8.84%
- 6M
- 27.05%
- 1Y
- 89.02%
- 3Y*
- 24.35%
- 5Y*
- 16.02%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 23, 2018, GDIG.L's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.48%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.
Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +21.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -17.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, GDIG.L closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +13.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -14.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16.67% | 13.51% | -17.82% | 8.84% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 6.26% | -2.55% | 5.98% | 2.04% | 4.87% | 4.72% | 0.81% | 14.23% | 15.29% | 0.59% | 7.46% | 8.00% | 90.59% |
| 2024 | -7.34% | -6.90% | 11.01% | 7.26% | 2.70% | -4.87% | -0.31% | -0.18% | 9.67% | -5.07% | -3.32% | -9.15% | -8.68% |
| 2023 | 10.14% | -10.20% | 4.15% | -1.29% | -8.78% | 3.73% | 7.87% | -9.12% | -1.51% | -3.28% | 7.82% | 7.94% | 4.57% |
| 2022 | -0.32% | 14.67% | 10.03% | -10.08% | -2.78% | -17.57% | -0.79% | -2.72% | -2.74% | -0.27% | 21.16% | 0.83% | 3.63% |
| 2021 | -2.25% | 6.13% | -0.03% | 7.16% | 7.39% | -7.84% | 4.29% | -6.53% | -7.26% | 4.34% | -2.24% | 5.64% | 7.14% |
Benchmark Metrics
VanEck S&P Global Mining UCITS ETF has an annualized alpha of 11.70%, beta of 0.55, and R² of 0.13 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 24, 2018.
- This ETF captured 100.76% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 87.35% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- Beta of 0.55 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.13 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R² of 0.13 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 11.70%
- Beta
- 0.55
- R²
- 0.13
- Upside Capture
- 100.76%
- Downside Capture
- 87.35%
Expense Ratio
GDIG.L has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GDIG.L ranks 94 for risk / return — in the top 94% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck S&P Global Mining UCITS ETF (GDIG.L) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| GDIG.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.60 | 0.90 | +1.70 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.96 | 1.39 | +1.58 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.21 | +0.19 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.60 | 1.40 | +2.20 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.63 | 6.61 | +8.02 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore GDIG.L risk-adjusted metrics in detail
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Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the VanEck S&P Global Mining UCITS ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the VanEck S&P Global Mining UCITS ETF was 40.03%, occurring on Sep 23, 2022. Recovery took 713 trading sessions.
The current VanEck S&P Global Mining UCITS ETF drawdown is 17.82%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -40.03% | Mar 28, 2022 | 123 | Sep 23, 2022 | 713 | Jul 22, 2025 | 836 |
| -38.42% | Jan 21, 2020 | 43 | Mar 19, 2020 | 73 | Jul 6, 2020 | 116 |
| -24.08% | Mar 2, 2026 | 15 | Mar 20, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -20.82% | May 17, 2018 | 82 | Sep 11, 2018 | 148 | Apr 10, 2019 | 230 |
| -20.41% | May 19, 2021 | 94 | Sep 29, 2021 | 106 | Mar 1, 2022 | 200 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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