ATLASVanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ): outlook, holdings and fees
VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by VanEck. The expense ratio is 0.54% and the yield is 2.42%. The ten largest holdings are 41% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on GDXJ
| Last price | $98.34 (+3.5%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 49% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $89.81 – $106.69 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±2.9% |
| Distribution yield | 2.42% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
GDXJ fund facts
| Issuer | VanEck |
|---|---|
| Theme | Gold miners |
| Assets under management | $8.4B |
| Expense ratio | 0.54% |
| Number of holdings | 48 |
| Portfolio turnover | 21% |
| Inception | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
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. It is non-diversified.
GDXJ top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Alamos Gold Inc AGI | Basic Materials | 6.73% |
| Coeur Mining Inc CDE | Basic Materials | 6.50% |
| Equinox Gold Corp EQX | Basic Materials | 6.34% |
| Endeavour Mining Corp EDVMF | Basic Materials | 5.16% |
| IAMGold Corporation IMG | Basic Materials | 5.31% |
| Industrias Peñoles S.A.B. de C.V PE&OLES | Basic Materials | 2.79% |
| Hecla Mining Company HL | Basic Materials | 2.30% |
| First Majestic Silver Corp FR | Basic Materials | 2.34% |
| Lundin Gold Inc LUG | Basic Materials | 2.05% |
| G Mining Ventures Corp GMINF | Basic Materials | 1.96% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
GDXJ sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Basic Materials | 100.0% |
By region: North America 66.7%, Australasia 13.5%, United Kingdom 7.5%, Latin America 4.8%, Asia Emerging 4.3%.
GDXJ returns and risk
| Year to date | +0.5% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +17.2% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +52.7% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +24.6% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +12.9% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 44.4% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.17 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
GDXJ: frequently asked questions
What does GDXJ invest in?
VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Alamos Gold Inc (6.7%), Coeur Mining Inc (6.5%), Equinox Gold Corp (6.3%), Endeavour Mining Corp (5.2%), IAMGold Corporation (5.3%).
What is the GDXJ expense ratio?
0.54% a year: about $54.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the GDXJ dividend yield?
2.42%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will GDXJ go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 49%, with a likely range (50%) of $89.81 to $106.69 from $98.34 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has GDXJ performed?
Year to date +0.5%, one year +17.2%, three years +52.7% a year, five years +24.6% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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