VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About GDXJ

What does GDXJ invest in?

The VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) is designed to closely mirror the financial returns (both price appreciation and income generation) of the MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Index (MVGDXJTR), prior to factoring in its own management fees and operational costs. This underlying index tracks the overall market performance of smaller-capitalization firms primarily engaged in the mining and production of gold and/or silver.

What is the expense ratio of GDXJ?

VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) charges an expense ratio of 0.52%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is GDXJ?

VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) manages $7.26B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is GDXJ actively managed or an index fund?

GDXJ's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was GDXJ launched?

VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) launched in November 2009 and is managed by VanEck.

How has GDXJ performed?

GDXJ's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.