VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 0.75% ($0.63 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was December 22, 2025, with payment scheduled for December 26, 2025. market capitalization is approximately $23.76B. Review GDX dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

GDX fund composition

GDX holds 57 positions, with 60.4% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.51%, and manages $25.99B.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
NEMNewmont Corp11.67%
AEMAgnico Eagle Mines Ltd11.35%
BBarrick Mining Corp8.16%
WPMWheaton Precious Metals Corp5.50%
FNVFranco-Nevada Corp5.46%
AUAnglogold Ashanti Plc4.81%
GFIGold Fields Ltd4.11%
KGCKinross Gold Corp3.60%
NST.AXNorthern Star Resources Ltd3.21%
PAASPan American Silver Corp2.57%

Sector allocation

Basic Materials100.0%Cash & Others0.1%Financial Services0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX)

What is VanEck Gold Miners ETF's dividend yield?
VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 0.75%, which works out to $0.63 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does VanEck Gold Miners ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was December 22, 2025. The next scheduled dividend payment date is December 26, 2025.
How many years has VanEck Gold Miners ETF increased its dividend?
VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive year.
What does VanEck Gold Miners ETF invest in?
The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) aims to closely track the total return of the MarketVector Global Gold Miners Index (MVGDXTR), mirroring both its price changes and any income generated. This objective is pursued prior to the deduction of any fees or operational expenses. The MVGDXTR index itself serves as a benchmark for the collective performance of companies engaged in the worldwide gold mining industry.