VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF
GDXJNYSEARCAVanEckEquity
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $8.93B
- Expense ratio
- 0.52%
- Dividend yield
- 2.62%
- Holdings
- 160
- 52-week range
- $87.35$157.49
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 3.74M
GDXJ ETF: VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $97.35 - $100.59 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $157.49 |
| 52-Week Low | $87.35 |
| Open | $100.08 |
| Volume (last close) | 4.73M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 3.74M |
| 1 Day Change | −6.75% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −16.56% |
| 6 Month Change | −17.05% |
| YTD Change | −10.60% |
| 1 Year Change | +5.34% |
| 5 Year Change | +127.72% |
| 10 Year Change | +141.99% |
| Annual Dividend | $2.65 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.62% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +137.74% |
| Years Dividend Growth | 3 |
| Assets (AUM) | $8.93B |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.52% |
| Total Holdings | 160 |
| Inception Date | Nov 10, 2009 |
| 50-Day MA | $120.46 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $119.32 |
| RSI | 40.70 |
| Stochastic %K | 36.02 |
| Stochastic %D | 39.88 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
GDXJ at a Glance
VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) is an equity ETF from VanEck, launched in November 2009. It manages $8.93B in assets and charges a 0.52% expense ratio, about $52 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 160 positions. The largest are Equinox Gold Corp (TO:EQX, 7.00%), Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE, 6.72%) and Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN, 6.51%). The top 10 holdings make up 56.9% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Materials (100.0%). Its largest country exposures are Canada (51.0%), United States (18.8%) and Australia (13.8%).
It pays distributions yielding 2.62% at the Oct 23, 2026 close, $2.65 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, the share price is up 5.3% over one year, up 127.7% over five years and up 142.0% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF
What is the current price of GDXJ?
The latest GDXJ price is $99.35 (Oct 23, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $87.35–$157.49. The share price is up 5.3% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for GDXJ?
GDXJ's annual expense ratio is 0.52%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equity ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does GDXJ pay dividends?
Yes, GDXJ pays a 2.62% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 23, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was December 22, 2025. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of GDXJ?
As of Oct 4, 2026, GDXJ's largest holdings are Equinox Gold Corp (7.0%), Coeur Mining, Inc. (6.7%), Evolution Mining Ltd (6.5%) (combined weight: 20.2%). The fund holds 160 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does GDXJ compare to similar ETFs?
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