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VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF
- GDX
- Price as of: Jun 18, 2021
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$34.93
N/A N/A
- Primary Theme
- Precious Metals Industry Equity
- Fund Company
- VanEck
GDX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return -5.2%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 21.4%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 12.3%
- Net Assets $16.1 B
- Holdings in Top 10 63.3%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$34.93
$30.90
$44.53
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 0.51%
SALES FEES
- Front Load N/A
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 13.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) N/A
- IRA N/A
Fund Classification
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Primary Theme
Precious Metals Industry Equity
- Fund Type Exchange Traded Fund
- Investment Style Equity Precious Metals
GDX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -5.2%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 21.4%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 12.3%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 0.61%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF
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Fund Family NameVanEck
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Inception DateMay 16, 2006
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Shares Outstanding410902500
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerHao-Hung (Peter) Liao
Fund Description
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in common stocks and depositary receipts of companies involved in the gold mining industry. The index is a modified market-capitalization weighted index primarily comprised of publicly traded companies involved in the mining for gold and silver. The fund is non-diversified.
GDX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | GDX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -5.2% | -12.0% | 19.8% | 63.77% |
| 1 Yr | 15.1% | 8.8% | 149.7% | 67.65% |
| 3 Yr | 21.4%* | 7.4% | 31.5% | 33.82% |
| 5 Yr | 12.3%* | 7.0% | 23.8% | 37.31% |
| 10 Yr | -3.2%* | -10.2% | 1.2% | 64.41% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | GDX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 23.0% | 10.6% | 390.1% | 75.00% |
| 2019 | 38.8% | -1.0% | 54.7% | 53.13% |
| 2018 | -9.3% | -54.9% | -7.2% | 9.84% |
| 2017 | 11.1% | -26.1% | 76.9% | 16.95% |
| 2016 | 52.5% | 24.1% | 212.6% | 23.73% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | GDX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -5.2% | -11.5% | 19.3% | 27.54% |
| 1 Yr | 15.1% | 3.3% | 149.7% | 60.29% |
| 3 Yr | 21.4%* | 7.4% | 31.5% | 33.82% |
| 5 Yr | 12.3%* | 7.0% | 23.8% | 35.82% |
| 10 Yr | -3.2%* | -10.2% | 1.2% | 59.32% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | GDX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 23.0% | 10.6% | 63.2% | 75.00% |
| 2019 | 38.8% | -1.0% | 54.7% | 53.13% |
| 2018 | -9.3% | -54.9% | -7.2% | 9.84% |
| 2017 | 11.1% | -26.1% | 76.9% | 25.42% |
| 2016 | 52.5% | 26.0% | 137.3% | 49.15% |
GDX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| GDX | Category Low | Category High | GDX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 16.1 B | 2.8 M | 16.1 B | 1.45% |
| Number of Holdings | 56 | 25 | 239 | 55.07% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 10.2 B | 667 K | 10.2 B | 1.45% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 63.31% | 23.8% | 76.2% | 28.99% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Newmont Corp 15.93%
- Barrick Gold Corp 11.60%
- Franco-Nevada Corp 7.74%
- Wheaton Precious Metals Corp 5.85%
- Newcrest Mining Ltd 5.22%
- Newcrest Mining Ltd 5.22%
- Newcrest Mining Ltd 5.22%
- Newcrest Mining Ltd 5.22%
- Newcrest Mining Ltd 5.22%
- Newcrest Mining Ltd 5.22%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | GDX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 100.00% | 65.22% | 100.29% | 5.80% |
| Cash | 0.01% | -0.30% | 9.99% | 91.30% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 18.84% |
| Other | 0.00% | -2.54% | 24.79% | 55.07% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.23% | 24.64% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.77% | 27.54% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | GDX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Materials | 100.00% | 96.40% | 100.00% | 17.39% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 18.84% |
| Technology | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.95% | 20.29% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.62% | 20.29% |
| Industrials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.60% | 33.33% |
| Healthcare | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 18.84% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.25% | 21.74% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.26% | 27.54% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 18.84% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 18.84% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.26% | 20.29% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | GDX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 79.46% | 44.56% | 97.93% | 72.46% |
| US | 20.54% | 1.70% | 24.86% | 18.84% |
GDX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| GDX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.51% | 0.39% | 3.77% | 94.12% |
| Management Fee | 0.50% | 0.35% | 1.00% | 18.84% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.10% | 0.25% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| GDX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| GDX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| GDX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 13.00% | 0.00% | 281.00% | 30.88% |
GDX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| GDX | Category Low | Category High | GDX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.64% | 24.64% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| GDX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| GDX | Category Low | Category High | GDX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.61% | -2.53% | 4.03% | 8.82% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| GDX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2019 | $0.191 |
| Dec 27, 2018 | $0.105 |
| Dec 22, 2017 | $0.176 |
| Dec 23, 2016 | $0.055 |
| Dec 28, 2015 | $0.116 |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.121 |
| Dec 30, 2013 | $0.191 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | $0.462 |
| Dec 30, 2011 | $0.150 |
| Dec 30, 2010 | $0.401 |
| Dec 30, 2009 | $0.111 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | $0.745 |
| Dec 29, 2006 | $0.115 |
GDX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Hao-Hung (Peter) Liao
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 16, 2006
15.05
15.1%
Mr. Liao has been employed by Van Eck Associates Corporation as an analyst since the summer of 2004 and has been a portfolio manager since 2006. Mr. Liao graduated from New York University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Mathematics. He is a CFA charterholder.
Guo Hua (Jason) Jin
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 12, 2018
3.22
3.2%
Guo Hua (Jason) Jin has been employed by Van Eck Associates Corporation as an analyst since January 2007 and has been a portfolio manager since 2018. Mr. Jin graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Financial Analysis.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 | 33.34 | 8.82 | 0.25 |