GDX vs GDXJ
| Metric | GDX | GDXJ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $92.35 | $119.83 |
| Day Change % | -1.29% | -1.2% |
| Expense Ratio | 0.51%✓ | 0.52% |
| AUM | $30.54B✓ | $9.63B |
| Dividend Yield | 0.64% | 2.07%✓ |
| 52-Week High | $117.18 | $157.49 |
| 52-Week Low | $68.13 | $87.35 |
| 50-Day Avg | $89.58 | $115.72 |
| 200-Day Avg | $90.94 | $119.45 |
| Inception Year | N/A | N/A |
| Asset Class | Materials | Materials |
| Exchange | ARCX | ARCX |
Top Holdings
GDX
Newmont Corp
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd
Barrick Mining Corp
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp
Anglogold Ashanti PLC
GDXJ
Equinox Gold Corp Ordinary Shares Class A
Evolution Mining Ltd
Alamos Gold Inc Class A
Endeavour Mining PLC
Coeur Mining Inc
Sector Allocation
GDX
GDXJ
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, GDX or GDXJ?
GDX is cheaper: it charges 0.51% per year in expenses, versus 0.52% for GDXJ. The expense ratio is the annual fee a fund deducts from its assets.
Which pays a higher dividend, GDX or GDXJ?
GDXJ currently pays the higher dividend yield: 2.07%, versus 0.64% for GDX. Yields move with prices and payouts.
Which fund is bigger, GDX or GDXJ?
GDX is the bigger fund, with $30.54B in assets under management (the total money invested in the fund), versus $9.63B for GDXJ. Larger funds usually trade with tighter spreads.
Should I buy GDX or GDXJ?
There is no single right answer for every investor. Compare the expense ratios, dividend yields, and what each fund actually holds (see the tables above). When two funds track very similar markets, the cheaper one usually wins over long holding periods. This page is information, not investment advice.
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Data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep and may be delayed or incomplete. Holdings and sector weights are not available for every fund. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always verify data with the fund provider before making investment decisions.