VanEck Gold Miners ETF
VanEck · NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index · Since 2015
Annual fee
0.53%
$53/year per $10,000
Fund size
$1.5B
AUD · as at 30 Sep 2026
Dividend yield
0.7%
Annually · approx., as at 31 Mar 2026
Holdings
108
companies
Dividend yield is a trailing distribution figure, as at 31 Mar 2026. These figures may be out of date. Check the fund manager's website for current performance. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Next estimated distribution: ~July 2027 (estimated, not guaranteed; confirm with the fund manager). Distribution calendar →
GDX holds ~50 of the world's largest gold producers including Newmont, Barrick, and Agnico Eagle. At approximately $1.5B AUM and with tight bid-ask spreads, it's one of the most liquid gold miners ETFs on the ASX. GDX is unhedged so AUD/USD movements also affect returns. When gold rises, miners' margins expand and their shares tend to rise by a greater percentage. Gold mining ETFs carry significant volatility, mining companies face operational risks beyond the gold price, including cost blowouts, geopolitical exposure, and currency movements. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Based on publicly available fund data. Not a recommendation to buy or sell.
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| Company | Weight |
|---|---|
| Newmont Corporation | 13.3% |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited | 10.1% |
| Barrick Mining Corporation | 7.1% |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corporation | 6.3% |
| Franco-Nevada Corporation | 5.0% |
| Anglogold Ashanti Plc | 4.8% |
| Gold Fields Limited | 3.6% |
| Kinross Gold Corporation | 2.9% |
| Northern Star Resources Limited | 2.8% |
| Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd. | 2.5% |
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| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Materials | 99.7% |
| Health Care | 0.1% |
| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| Canada | 43.4% |
| United States | 24.3% |
| Australia | 10.1% |
| Brazil | 6.3% |
| South Africa | 4.8% |
| China | 4.3% |
| Other / cash | 6.8% |
Historical returns
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Returns as at 30 Sep 2026. Figures are approximate total returns in AUD including distributions. Sources: fund manager fact sheets and the ASX Investment Products report.
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GDX holds ~50 of the world's largest gold producers including Newmont, Barrick, and Agnico Eagle.
GDX's annual management fee is 0.53% p.a. ($53 per $10,000 invested).
GDX pays distributions annually. Distributions are not guaranteed and will vary.