- Issuer
- VanEck
- Inception Date
- Apr 18, 2018
- Category
- Global Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- VanEck S&P Global Mining UCITS ETF
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
Share Price Chart
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Performance
GIGB.L Performance Chart
VanEck S&P Global Mining UCITS ETF (GIGB.L) is up 0.5% since the beginning of the year. GIGB.L is currently trading at £42 per share. Investors who bought £1,000 worth of GIGB.L shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth £1,879.
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Returns By Period
VanEck S&P Global Mining UCITS ETF (GIGB.L) has returned 0.48% so far this year and 52.68% over the past 12 months.
VanEck S&P Global Mining UCITS ETF
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -13.91%
- 6M
- -11.20%
- YTD
- 0.48%
- 1Y
- 52.68%
- 3Y*
- 20.60%
- 5Y*
- 13.45%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.66%
- 1M
- -0.64%
- 6M
- 8.66%
- YTD
- 10.17%
- 1Y
- 19.99%
- 3Y*
- 17.60%
- 5Y*
- 12.23%
- 10Y*
- 13.06%
GIGB.L Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 18, 2018, GIGB.L's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.01%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +19.4%, while the worst month was Jul 2018 at -23.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, GIGB.L closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 16, 2023 with a return of +23.7%, while the worst single day was Jul 30, 2018 at -23.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14.52% | 15.47% | -15.86% | 0.86% | 5.56% | -12.00% | -3.61% | 0.48% | |||||
| 2025 | 7.24% | -3.20% | 2.89% | -0.95% | 3.44% | 3.71% | 3.99% | 11.72% | 15.73% | 2.69% | 6.29% | 6.71% | 77.74% |
| 2024 | -6.94% | -6.57% | 11.32% | 8.06% | 1.24% | -4.41% | -1.59% | -2.60% | 7.60% | -1.31% | -1.94% | -8.30% | -7.37% |
| 2023 | 8.12% | -9.48% | 2.59% | -2.98% | -7.24% | 0.94% | 5.55% | -6.83% | 2.28% | -2.74% | 3.29% | 7.01% | -1.37% |
| 2022 | 0.04% | 14.69% | 12.14% | -6.06% | -2.77% | -14.62% | -0.80% | 2.66% | 1.99% | -4.30% | 16.21% | -0.04% | 15.87% |
| 2021 | -2.72% | 4.54% | 0.99% | 6.73% | 4.59% | -5.16% | 3.56% | -5.53% | -5.46% | 2.88% | 1.12% | 3.83% | 8.64% |
Benchmark Metrics
VanEck S&P Global Mining UCITS ETF has an annualized alpha of 7.84%, beta of 0.39, and R2 of 0.06 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 18, 2018.
- This ETF participated in 54.31% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 54.07% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.39 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.06 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 0.06 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
- 7.84%
- Beta
- 0.39
- R²
- 0.06
- Upside Capture
- 54.07%
- Downside Capture
- 54.31%
Expense Ratio
GIGB.L has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GIGB.L ranks 48 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck S&P Global Mining UCITS ETF (GIGB.L) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| GIGB.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.14 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.20 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.31 | -0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.95 | 2.50 | -0.55 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.30 | 9.11 | -3.81 |
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 45.07%, occurring on Mar 16, 2020. Recovery took 185 trading sessions.
The current VanEck S&P Global Mining UCITS ETF drawdown is 24.02%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-45.07%Mar 2020 | 1y 9mo | 8mo 26d | 2y 6moJun 2018 - Dec 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-29.29%Jul 2022 | 3mo 1d | 3y 25d | 3y 3moApr 2022 - Aug 2025 | Bear market2022 |
-26.52%Jul 2026 | 4mo 8d | — | 4mo 16dMar 2026 - now | — |
-18.34%Sep 2021 | 4mo 12d | 4mo 23d | 9mo 5dMay 2021 - Feb 2022 | — |
-10.72%Jan 2021 | 21d | 2mo 16d | 3mo 7dJan 2021 - Apr 2021 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| GIGB.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -45.07% | -37.07% | -8.00% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -26.52% | -8.03% | -18.49% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -26.52% | -22.15% | -4.37% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.29% | -22.15% | -7.14% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -26.01% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -24.02% | -1.42% | -22.60% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.82% | -5.29% | -9.53% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 9.76% | 2.20% | +7.56% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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