VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) Alternatives
VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) belongs to the Materials category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GDXJ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to GDXJ
GDXJ charges 0.54% annually. Among ETFs in the Materials category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GDXJ alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | GDXJ vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | GDXJ vs VAW | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | GDXJ vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | GDXJ vs PSCM | |
| Hoya Capital Housing ETF | 0.30% | Mar 19, 2019 | GDXJ vs HOMZ |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GDXJ
Among ETFs in the Materials category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | 95 | Oct 27, 2010 | GDXJ vs REMX | |
| SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF | 94 | Jun 19, 2006 | GDXJ vs XME | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 94 | Jan 24, 2022 | GDXJ vs EART | |
| Global X Gold Explorers ETF | 94 | Nov 3, 2010 | GDXJ vs GOEX | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | 94 | Apr 19, 2010 | GDXJ vs COPX |
Top Performing GDXJ Alternatives (YTD)
GDXJ alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | 19.05% | Oct 27, 2010 | GDXJ vs REMX | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 18.11% | Apr 7, 2010 | GDXJ vs PSCM | |
| First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund | 17.95% | May 8, 2007 | GDXJ vs FXZ | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | 14.57% | Jun 20, 2000 | GDXJ vs IYM | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | 13.67% | Nov 1, 2006 | GDXJ vs RSPM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GDXJ
GDXJ alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco MSCI Global Timber ETF | 19.97% | Nov 9, 2007 | GDXJ vs CUT | |
| iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF | 20.93% | Jun 24, 2008 | GDXJ vs WOOD | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 20.95% | Dec 16, 1998 | GDXJ vs XLB | |
| iShares Global Materials ETF | 21.32% | Sep 21, 2006 | GDXJ vs MXI | |
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 21.38% | Oct 21, 2013 | GDXJ vs FMAT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GDXJ
GDXJ alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | -14.21% | Oct 21, 2013 | GDXJ vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | -14.33% | Jan 26, 2004 | GDXJ vs VAW | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | -14.54% | Jun 20, 2000 | GDXJ vs IYM | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | -14.64% | Dec 16, 1998 | GDXJ vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | -15.67% | Nov 1, 2006 | GDXJ vs RSPM |
Other ETFs from VanEck
Most popular VanEck ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 6.46% | Dec 20, 2011 | GDXJ vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 92 | 7.00% | May 16, 2006 | GDXJ vs GDX | |
| VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 88 | 7.24% | Aug 13, 2007 | GDXJ vs NLR | |
| VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 36 | -6.62% | Apr 24, 2012 | GDXJ vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 85 | -2.14% | Aug 27, 2024 | GDXJ vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 2 | -9.73% | Feb 11, 2013 | GDXJ vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.52% | Jan 4, 2024 | GDXJ vs HODL | |
| VanEck Digital Transformation ETF | Technology Equities, Blockchain | 53 | -9.74% | Apr 9, 2021 | GDXJ vs DAPP | |
| VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds | 92 | 0.71% | Apr 25, 2011 | GDXJ vs FLTR | |
| VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Technology Equities, Gaming | 19 | -12.65% | Oct 16, 2018 | GDXJ vs ESPO |
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