VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) Stock Price & Analysis
VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) closed at USD 81.69 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 5.80% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 86.72; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 81.26–83.89 on volume of 32,367,822 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 68.13–117.18 (PCX). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
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Key facts (GDX)
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +11.5% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +165.4% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (GDX)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +11.5% | +165.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +11.6% | +21.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 50.6% | 38.0% |
| Max drawdown | -38.9% (Feb 2026→Jul 2026) | -45.1% (Apr 2022→Sep 2022) |
GDX options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 | 37.1% | ±3.1% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 | 42.3% | ±4.4% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 | 44.9% | ±5.3% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 | 40.1% | ±5.6% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 | 42.6% | ±6.4% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 14 | 45.2% | ±7.4% |
| Nov 13, 2026 | 21 | 44.8% | ±8.8% |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 43.1% | ±9.7% |
30-day implied volatility 42.3% vs 40.6% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.54. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC)
| Price | USD 81.69 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 5.80% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 86.72 |
| Open | USD 83.85 |
| Day Range | USD 81.26 – 83.89 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 68.13 – 117.18 |
| Volume | 32,367,822 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | PCX |
Technical Analysis (GDX)
Nexqual's technical model rates GDX "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 33.79 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 93.03) |
| MACD | -2 (negative) |
Financial Health Score (GDX)
Nexqual rates VanEck Gold Miners ETF's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — No data |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — No data |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — No data |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDXJ | VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | USD 101.2 | ▼ 6.75% |
| SLV | iShares Silver Trust | USD 49.34 | ▼ 5.59% |
| GLD | SPDR Gold Shares | USD 369 | ▼ 2.63% |
| NEM | Newmont Corporation | USD 114.11 | ▼ 2.62% |
| SIL | Global X Silver Miners ETF | USD 75.99 | ▼ 6.65% |
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