VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) ETF
$87.02
+4.34% Close Oct 15
GDX ETF is 25.7% below its 52-week high of 117.18 and is not in an uptrend by the scanner rules.
Open interactive chartGDX ETF price today
GDX ETF closed at 87.02 on Oct 15, 2026, up 4.34% from the prior close of 83.40. The day's range was 84.12 to 87.12, on volume of 24.8 million shares against a 50-day average of 22.7 million. The ETF sits 25.7% below its 52-week high of 117.18 and 27.7% above its 52-week low of 68.13. Its one-month return is -6.23% and its year-to-date return is 1.46%.
- Last close
- $87.02
- Day range
- $84.12 to $87.12
- 52-week range
- $68.13 to $117.18
- From 52-week high
- −25.7%
- Average volume (50 days)
- 22.7M
- 1 week
- +0.4%
- 1 month
- −6.2%
- 3 months
- +22.0%
- Year to date
- +1.5%
- 1 year
- +10.9%
- 3 years
- +212.9%
- 5 years
- +186.3%
Is GDX ETF in an uptrend?
Not yet. GDX ETF is not in an uptrend by our rules: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is below its 200-day moving average.
Not yet. GDX ETF is not in an uptrend by our rules: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is below its 200-day moving average. Zero of the 2 momentum filters are active: the 100-day ROC is 2.4% against a required 40%, and the 100-day EMA slope is -2.8% against a required 25%. The Minervini Trend Template is not matched on the latest scan. Price of 87.02 sits below the 50-day SMA of 93.36 and the 200-day SMA of 91.05, which has a slope of 0.56%.
- Daily Pivot momentum filters
- 0 of 2 active
- 100-day ROC
- +2.4% filter at 40%: off
- 100-day EMA slope
- −2.8% filter at 25%: off
- Trend state
- Sideways
- Minervini Trend Template
- Not met on the latest scan
- 50-day average
- Below
- 150-day average
- Below
- 200-day average
- Below
- 200-day slope (1 month)
- +0.56%
- ATR (14) % of price
- 3.19%
Momentum filters from the Daily Pivot Breakout indicator: 100-day rate of change and 100-day EMA slope, each against its minimum.
GDX support and resistance levels
GDX ETF's nearest listed level above the close is the 9-day EMA at 87.16, just 0.2% away. Every listed level sits above the 87.02 close, including the 21-day EMA at 89.18 and the 200-day SMA at 91.05. The Daily Pivot low is 94.49, 8.6% above the close, and the Daily Pivot high resistance is 98.37, 13.0% above.
| Level | Price | From close |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Pivot resistance (pivot high) | $98.37 | +13.0% |
| Latest Daily Pivot low | $94.49 | +8.6% |
| 50-day SMA | $93.36 | +7.3% |
| 200-day SMA | $91.05 | +4.6% |
| 21-day EMA | $89.18 | +2.5% |
| 30-week SMA | $88.07 | +1.2% |
| 150-day SMA | $87.73 | +0.8% |
| 9-day EMA | $87.16 | +0.2% |
Levels above the close act as resistance, levels below as support. Last close $87.02.
GDX breakout and scanner signals
GDX ETF has no recorded signals across the five scanners in the past year. No newer signal has appeared in the last 5 sessions.
| Scanner | Last signal (free view, 5 sessions late) | Past year |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Pivot Breakout | None in the last year | 0 |
| Minervini Trend Template | None in the last year | 0 |
| Episodic Pivot | None in the last year | 0 |
| Ichimoku TK cross | None in the last year | 0 |
| 9/21 EMA cross | None in the last year | 0 |
GDX seasonality by month
GDX ETF's October history shows an average move of -1.38% over 20 years, with a median of 0.81% and gains in 60% of years. January has the strongest average at 3.07%, followed by April at 2.69% and August at 2.49%. September has the weakest average at -1.97%, with a median of -7.12% and gains in 38% of years.
- Jan+3.1%60% up
- Feb+1.8%45% up
- Mar+0.6%60% up
- Apr+2.7%55% up
- May+1.1%50% up
- Jun−1.1%38% up
- Jul+1.0%57% up
- Aug+2.5%57% up
- Sep−2.0%38% up
- Oct−1.4%60% up
- Nov+2.5%55% up
- Dec+0.5%50% up
Average monthly return over 20+ years of stored daily closes, and the share of years each month closed higher.
GDX earnings history
GDX ETF reported results three times in the data, and each actual figure came in above its estimate. The most recent entry is Apr 8, 2026, after hours, with an actual of 0.57 against an estimate of 0.35, a surprise of 62.86%. The Feb 19, 2026 report came in at 0.78 against 0.74, and the Feb 2, 2026 report came in at 0.87 against 0.85.
| Reported | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | $0.35 | $0.57 | +62.9% |
| Feb 19, 2026 | $0.74 | $0.78 | +5.4% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.85 | $0.87 | +2.4% |
GDX bull and bear case
GDX ETF has no bullish factors listed in the data. The bearish factors are that neither Daily Pivot momentum filter is active, the ETF does not meet the Minervini Trend Template on the latest scan, price is below the 200-day moving average, and price closed below its latest Daily Pivot low.
What looks strong
What looks weak
- Neither Daily Pivot momentum filter is active (100-day ROC 2.4%, 100-day EMA slope -2.8%; the filters need 40% and 25%).
- Does not meet the Minervini Trend Template on the latest scan.
- Price is below the 200-day moving average.
- Price closed below its latest Daily Pivot low.
Drawn only from the data on this page. Not a recommendation.
GDX dividends and splits
GDX ETF has a dividend yield of 2.92%. The data lists no recent distributions and no payout ratio.
- Dividend yield
- 2.92%
What does the GDX ETF do?
VanEck Gold Miners ETF is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track a benchmark of publicly traded gold and silver miners rather than holding physical gold. Its portfolio includes established global producers, royalty and streaming companies, and other precious metals businesses. The data classifies the fund under Industrials and Aerospace & Defense, and lists its headquarters in Reston, VA.
- CEO
- Ms. Phebe N. Novakovic
- Employees
- 117,000
- Headquarters
- Reston, VA, United States
- Website
- gd.com
GDX ETF FAQ
Is GDX stock in an uptrend?
Not yet. GDX ETF is not in an uptrend by our rules: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is below its 200-day moving average.
What is the GDX stock price today?
GDX ETF closed at 87.02 on Oct 15, 2026, up 4.34% from the prior close of 83.40. The day's high was 87.12 and the low was 84.12.
What are the GDX support levels?
GDX ETF's listed levels all sit above the 87.02 close. The nearest are the 9-day EMA at 87.16, the 21-day EMA at 89.18 and the 200-day SMA at 91.05. The Daily Pivot low is 94.49.
What were the recent GDX ETF earnings results?
GDX ETF's most recent reported result is from Apr 8, 2026, after hours, with an actual of 0.57 against an estimate of 0.35. The earlier reports on Feb 19, 2026 and Feb 2, 2026 also came in above estimate.
Is there insider selling in GDX ETF?
Insider transaction data for GDX ETF is not available yet in the data.
Is GDX ETF seasonal?
GDX ETF has a strong January history, with an average move of 3.07% over 20 years. September is weaker, averaging -1.97% with a median of -7.12%.
Are there recent filings for GDX stock?
GDX ETF has no filings recorded in the last 30 days. The data lists no filing entries for this period.
What is the bear case for GDX ETF?
GDX ETF's bearish factors are that neither Daily Pivot momentum filter is active and that price is below the 200-day moving average. The data also lists no bullish factors for the ETF.