VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ)
GDXJ is a passive ETF by VanEck tracking the investment results of the MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Index. GDXJ launched on Nov 10, 2009 and has a 0.54% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US92189F7915 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 92189F791 |
| Issuer | VanEck |
| Inception Date | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Region | Developed Markets (Broad) |
| Category | Materials |
| Leveraged | 1x |
| Index Tracked | MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Index |
| Home Page | www.vaneck.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Multi-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
GDXJ features an expense ratio of 0.54%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VanEck Vectors Junior 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 Junior Gold Miners ETF had a return of 19.05% year-to-date (YTD) and 32.12% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF had an annualized return of 6.85%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 19.05% | 25.48% |
| 1 month | -9.01% | 2.14% |
| 6 months | 1.64% | 12.76% |
| 1 year | 32.12% | 33.14% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 5.06% | 13.96% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 6.85% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of GDXJ, 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 | -10.84% | -5.68% | 21.52% | 4.44% | 11.54% | -6.67% | 9.62% | -0.43% | 6.18% | 5.68% | 19.05% | ||
| 2023 | 9.26% | -13.25% | 16.90% | 0.63% | -6.57% | -3.98% | 5.61% | -4.43% | -10.45% | 3.44% | 15.57% | -0.89% | 7.12% |
| 2022 | -8.59% | 12.52% | 8.67% | -8.36% | -8.71% | -18.39% | 5.06% | -11.93% | -0.51% | 0.14% | 21.08% | 0.32% | -14.53% |
| 2021 | -7.67% | -8.63% | -1.64% | 5.42% | 15.30% | -14.55% | -1.97% | -5.94% | -11.06% | 12.86% | -1.34% | 0.06% | -21.25% |
| 2020 | -1.70% | -13.22% | -22.05% | 43.63% | 14.17% | 7.60% | 21.90% | -0.41% | -8.02% | -3.88% | -5.98% | 10.15% | 30.40% |
| 2019 | 9.07% | -1.67% | -2.10% | -7.56% | 0.68% | 18.39% | 7.38% | 9.35% | -11.67% | 8.14% | -2.70% | 11.25% | 40.44% |
| 2018 | -1.32% | -6.83% | 2.45% | 1.12% | 0.68% | -0.09% | -3.00% | -12.86% | -1.01% | -0.15% | -2.67% | 14.21% | -11.02% |
| 2017 | 19.75% | -2.25% | -2.57% | -10.42% | -2.48% | 6.20% | 0.72% | 7.32% | -6.90% | -4.76% | -1.06% | 7.87% | 8.22% |
| 2016 | -0.62% | 36.04% | 7.24% | 38.31% | -12.25% | 26.04% | 17.54% | -16.60% | 6.06% | -8.15% | -15.63% | -3.19% | 72.97% |
| 2015 | 15.92% | -4.22% | -14.56% | 9.87% | 2.97% | -5.96% | -19.92% | 5.12% | -3.64% | 4.44% | -7.48% | 2.22% | -19.14% |
| 2014 | 13.98% | 16.81% | -12.39% | 0.77% | -6.55% | 23.89% | -1.56% | 1.20% | -20.14% | -27.22% | 2.98% | -4.33% | -22.36% |
| 2013 | -4.50% | -16.24% | 5.75% | -23.42% | -6.24% | -23.79% | 10.45% | 19.00% | -15.41% | -7.76% | -13.52% | -4.46% | -60.78% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of GDXJ is 29, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other ETFs in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF provided a 0.61% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.27 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.18 | $0.75 | $0.86 | $0.16 | $0.14 | $0.01 | $1.51 | $0.14 | $0.18 |
Dividend yield | 0.61% | 0.72% | 0.51% | 1.78% | 1.58% | 0.39% | 0.45% | 0.03% | 4.78% | 0.72% | 0.74% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VanEck Vectors Junior 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 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.27 |
| 2022 | $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 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.75 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.86 | $0.86 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.16 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.14 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.51 | $1.51 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.14 |
| 2014 | $0.18 | $0.18 |
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 Junior 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 Junior Gold Miners ETF was 88.66%, occurring on Jan 19, 2016. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF drawdown is 66.64%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -88.66% | Apr 11, 2011 | 1201 | Jan 19, 2016 | — | — | — |
| -25.19% | Dec 3, 2009 | 43 | Feb 4, 2010 | 66 | May 11, 2010 | 109 |
| -18.32% | Dec 7, 2010 | 34 | Jan 25, 2011 | 49 | Apr 5, 2011 | 83 |
| -18.3% | May 13, 2010 | 6 | May 20, 2010 | 72 | Sep 1, 2010 | 78 |
| -11.81% | Nov 9, 2010 | 6 | Nov 16, 2010 | 11 | Dec 2, 2010 | 17 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF volatility is 10.73%, 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.