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About GDX

VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX, formerly VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF) is an exchange-traded fund which gives investors exposure to a diversified portfolio of companies involved in the gold mining industry.

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What is the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX)?

The GDX ETF gives investors a golden opportunity - exposure to a diverse portfolio of international companies involved in the gold mining industry.

Gold and listed gold mining companies (i.e. gold equities) are often considered ‘safe haven’ assets, used to provide a hedge against inflation and have historically benefited during periods of volatility.

What are the benefits of the GDX ETF?

Find the main benefits of the GDX ETF here:

• When confidence erodes in the world’s reserve currencies, investors turn to gold. 

• Historically gold has outperformed in the year after rate hikes.

• Performance of gold stocks typically magnify the impact of changes in the gold price. So if gold rallies - gold mining equities tend to do even better.

Does GDX pay dividends?

Yes, GDX pays dividends once a year.

What are the risks of the VanEck Gold Miners ETF?

An investment in the GDX ETF carries risks associated with ASX trading time differences, financial markets generally, individual company management, industry sectors, foreign currency, country or sector concentration, political, regulatory and tax risks, fund operations and tracking an index.

Find out more about the VanEck Gold Miners ETF.

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