VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX)

27.7 -2.70%
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Pros
5-year return above the benchmark
Cons
Low net assets
3-year return below the benchmark
10-year return below the benchmark
15-year return below the benchmark
High expense ratio

Pros

  1. GDX 5-year return is 10.14%, which is higher than the 5-year return of the benchmark index (MSCI ACWI NR USD), 6.51%.

Cons

  1. GDX net assets are $0.00 million. This fund is not a popular choice with retail investors.
  2. GDX 3-year return is -8.94%, which is lower than the 3-year return of the benchmark index (MSCI ACWI NR USD), 6.34%.
  3. GDX 10-year return is 2.04%, which is lower than the 10-year return of the benchmark index (MSCI ACWI NR USD), 8.76%.
  4. GDX 15-year return is -0.95%, which is lower than the 15-year return of the benchmark index (MSCI ACWI NR USD), 4.59%.
  5. GDX expense ratio is 0.51%, which is not negligible. Is the fund expensive to you, and does it align to your investment strategy?