# VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/GDXJ · data as of 2026-10-22 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ), nexqual.com/GDXJ" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 101.2 (-6.75% on the day) · last close of Oct 22, 2026; US market pre market, not a live price. Prev close 108.52 · day 100.64–104.7 · 52w 87.35–157.49 · market cap null · PCX

## Key facts
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold GDXJ (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +7.8% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +146.5% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.

## Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold GDXJ. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Den Berg Management I |  | 0.36% | $1.7M | Reduced -6.7% |

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +7.8% | +146.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +7.8% | +19.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 56.1% | 42.0% |
| Max drawdown | -41.3% (Feb 2026→Jul 2026) | -47.1% (Apr 2022→Sep 2022) |

## Peers
GDX (VanEck Gold Miners ETF) USD 81.69 -5.80% · SIL (Global X Silver Miners ETF) USD 75.99 -6.65% · SILJ (Amplify Junior Silver Miners ET) USD 23.65 -7.04% · PAAS (Pan American Silver Corp.) USD 41.07 -5.91% · AG (First Majestic Silver Corp.) USD 15.12 -6.03%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/GDXJ · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | 7 | 49.6% | ±5.9% |
| 2026-11-06 | 14 | 51.6% | ±8.4% |
| 2026-11-13 | 21 | 48.0% | ±9.4% |
| 2026-11-20 | 28 | 49.7% | ±11.2% |
| 2026-11-27 | 35 | 45.6% | ±11.5% |
| 2026-12-04 | 42 | 46.1% | ±12.7% |
| 2026-12-18 | 56 | 47.5% | ±15.0% |
| 2027-01-15 | 84 | 45.2% | ±17.3% |