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VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF
Trading data
GDXJ performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 9, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.19% | +29.11% | +19.96% | +180.15% | +346.42% | +221.20% |
| Flows | -$465M | -$696M | -$605M | -$1.43B | -$2.00B | -$2.28B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +55.10% | +43.72% | +35.53% | +35.59% |
Max drawdown | -18.93% | -20.63% | -29.09% | -51.40% |
Max drawdown duration | 28d | 55d | 391d | 1234d |
Time to recover | 21d | 37d | 218d | 753d |
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
Exposure
Data as of January 31, 2026Countries
Sectors
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 86
Top 15 Holdings
Characteristics
The VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF is built to track the MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Net Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly).
This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Provider | VanEck |
| N° of holdings | 86 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equities |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | November 10, 2009 |
| ESG | No |
Latest news about GDXJ
What type of ETF is GDXJ?
GDXJ is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by VanEck.
What index does GDXJ track?
GDXJ tracks the MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Net Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does GDXJ invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Small Cap Global Equities. It is part of the segment: Global Blended Cap.
What is the expense ratio of GDXJ?
The total expense ratio (TER) of GDXJ is 0.51%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was GDXJ launched?
GDXJ was launched on November 10, 2009, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of GDXJ?
GDXJ is issued by VanEck.
What is the AUM of GDXJ?
As of March 9, 2026, GDXJ manages $10.65 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has GDXJ performed recently?
As of March 9, 2026, GDXJ delivered a return of 0.19% over the past month (1M performance), 29.11% over the past three months (3M), and 19.96% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for GDXJ?
As of March 9, 2026, GDXJ has seen net flows of -$465M in the past month (1M flow) and -$605M year-to-date (YTD).
Does GDXJ pay dividends?
As of March 9, 2026, GDXJ has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.93%.
How many holdings are in GDXJ
As of January 31, 2026, GDXJ holds 86 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is GDXJ?
As of January 31, 2026, GDXJ holds 86 securities, with 53.69% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of GDXJ?
As of January 31, 2026, GDXJ holds a portfolio of 86 underlyings, with its largest positions including PAN AMERICAN, COEUR MINING INC and ALAMOS GOLD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does GDXJ invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, GDXJ has its largest geographic exposures in Canada, USA and Australia.
What sectors or themes does GDXJ focus on?
As of January 31, 2026, GDXJ is primarily exposed to Materials.
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