VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX)
GDX is a passive ETF by VanEck tracking the investment results of the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index. GDX launched on May 22, 2006 and has a 0.53% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US92189F1066
92189F106
May 22, 2006
Developed Markets (Broad)
1x
NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index
Multi-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
GDX features an expense ratio of 0.53%, falling within the medium range.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF had a return of 12.00% year-to-date (YTD) and 10.78% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF had an annualized return of 8.18%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.06%, indicating that VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
GDX
12.00%
-7.93%
2.18%
10.78%
6.40%
8.18%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.34%
0.23%
8.53%
24.95%
13.01%
11.06%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of GDX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -9.90% | -5.65% | 19.95% | 4.78% | 6.55% | -3.88% | 11.79% | 1.82% | 3.11% | 1.31% | -6.64% | 12.00% | |
| 2023 | 11.72% | -14.08% | 17.59% | 3.80% | -7.95% | -2.59% | 4.32% | -6.85% | -8.03% | 4.09% | 11.82% | 0.64% | 9.98% |
| 2022 | -5.62% | 13.73% | 11.55% | -8.76% | -9.32% | -13.71% | -4.05% | -9.40% | 1.34% | 0.17% | 20.24% | 0.33% | -9.01% |
| 2021 | -4.19% | -9.79% | 4.40% | 5.72% | 14.73% | -13.80% | 2.77% | -6.64% | -9.60% | 7.60% | 0.28% | 2.48% | -9.52% |
| 2020 | -0.99% | -9.55% | -12.13% | 40.02% | 6.39% | 6.88% | 17.07% | -1.56% | -7.36% | -4.26% | -7.50% | 4.41% | 23.66% |
| 2019 | 7.59% | -1.98% | 0.81% | -6.82% | 3.35% | 18.39% | 3.68% | 12.68% | -10.55% | 5.39% | -3.80% | 8.89% | 39.82% |
| 2018 | 2.19% | -10.11% | 2.95% | 1.36% | 0.27% | -0.13% | -4.62% | -12.83% | -0.16% | 2.21% | 0.85% | 11.06% | -8.77% |
| 2017 | 14.39% | -4.51% | -0.18% | -2.54% | 2.07% | -2.69% | 3.53% | 8.14% | -7.12% | -2.09% | -0.04% | 4.26% | 11.99% |
| 2016 | 3.57% | 36.38% | 3.04% | 29.34% | -12.58% | 22.72% | 10.39% | -16.67% | 3.69% | -7.23% | -15.05% | 0.72% | 52.92% |
| 2015 | 21.27% | -4.53% | -14.29% | 10.25% | -2.64% | -9.30% | -22.58% | 2.62% | -2.62% | 8.88% | -8.02% | 0.56% | -24.71% |
| 2014 | 11.12% | 10.22% | -8.79% | 2.14% | -6.68% | 17.56% | -2.04% | 3.01% | -19.98% | -19.42% | 6.68% | 0.77% | -12.44% |
| 2013 | -10.28% | -10.14% | 1.20% | -19.79% | -2.83% | -16.98% | 10.21% | 4.22% | -11.06% | 0.32% | -11.23% | -4.27% | -54.02% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of GDX is 26, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.48 | $0.54 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.11 | $0.18 | $0.06 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.19 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 1.61% | 1.66% | 1.67% | 0.53% | 0.65% | 0.50% | 0.76% | 0.26% | 0.85% | 0.66% | 0.90% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.50 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.48 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.54 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.19 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.19 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.11 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.18 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.06 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 |
| 2013 | $0.19 | $0.19 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the VanEck Vectors Gold Miners 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 Vectors Gold Miners ETF was 80.57%, occurring on Jan 19, 2016. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF drawdown is 41.44%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -80.57% | Sep 9, 2011 | 1096 | Jan 19, 2016 | — | — | — |
| -70.99% | Mar 17, 2008 | 157 | Oct 27, 2008 | 479 | Sep 22, 2010 | 636 |
| -20.52% | Sep 6, 2006 | 20 | Oct 3, 2006 | 98 | Feb 26, 2007 | 118 |
| -19.96% | Jul 20, 2007 | 20 | Aug 16, 2007 | 22 | Sep 18, 2007 | 42 |
| -19.03% | Apr 11, 2011 | 47 | Jun 16, 2011 | 55 | Sep 2, 2011 | 102 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF volatility is 9.40%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.