GDXJ
+34.77 · +37.08%
$128.55 · NYSE ARCA

VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) ETF Analysis | Equity Precious Metals

VanEck · United States
AUM:$11.5B
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Market Performance

Up 202.5% over the past year, reflecting strong price momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.52% — moderate cost. Consider how fees compound over long holding periods.

What is GDXJ?

The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the index. The index includes companies that generate at least 50% of their revenues from gold and/or silver mining/royalties/streaming or have mining projects with the potential to generate at least 50% of their revenues from gold and/or silver when developed.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Strong Recent Performance
GDXJ delivered 202.5% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Moderate Cost
Expense ratio of 0.52%. Consider how fees compound over a long holding period.
Moderate Concentration
Top 10 holdings make up 43.8% of the ETF — a moderate level of name concentration.
ETF Information
AUM$11.5B
Expense Ratio0.52%
Dividend Yield2.11%
Holdings48
Inception DateNov 2009
DomicileUnited States
DistributionNA
Index–
ProviderVanEck
Beta0.94
CategoryEquity Precious Metals
CurrencyUSD
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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
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Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
-17.5%
1Y
+70.8%
3Y
+273.4%
5Y
+223.7%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in GDXJ 5 years ago, it would have grown to £32,366 — a gain of £22,366.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

GDXJ delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearGDXJ
2026 YTD+13.8%
2025+159.7%
2024+17.8%
2023+3.6%
2022-12.7%
CAGR 4yr+29.0%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +36.4%Worst year: -12.7% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: POSITIVE
Trend Strength
100%
Positive
Volatility
55.8%
Very High
Momentum
+40.5%
30-day change
Support Level
98.67
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is currently trading above all key moving averages.
  • Momentum is upward with a 40.5% move over 30 days.
  • Elevated volatility indicates higher short-term price variability and risk.