GDX vs. GDXJ ETF Comparison
Comparison of Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) to Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ)
GDX
Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF
GDX Description
The investment seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in common stocks and American depositary receipts of companies involved in the gold mining industry. Such companies may include medium-capitalization companies and foreign issuers. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the Gold Miners Index. It may also utilize convertible securities and participation notes to seek performance that corresponds to the Gold Miners Index. The fund is non-diversified.
Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$39.55
Average Daily Volume
18,059,135
10
GDXJ
Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF
GDXJ Description
The investment seeks to replicate the Market Vectors® Global Junior Gold Miners Index. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund's benchmark index. It will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in companies that are involved in the gold mining industry. The Junior Gold Miners Index includes companies that generate at least 50% of their revenues from gold mining and/or silver mining or have mining projects with the potential to generate at least 50% of their revenues from gold and/or silver when developed. The fund is non-diversified.Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$48.64
Average Daily Volume
4,700,698
13
Performance
| Period | GDX | GDXJ |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | 7.15% | 12.20% |
| 60 Days | 11.91% | 15.62% |
| 90 Days | 9.04% | 7.87% |
| 12 Months | 52.73% | 57.19% |
GDX: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
GDXJ: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
Compare ETFs
