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 "url": "https://clearank.com/etf/gold-miners-gdx/",
 "dataUrl": "https://clearank.com/etf/gold-miners-gdx/data.json",
 "title": "Gold Miners (GDX) ETF Forecast & Price Target (2026)",
 "description": "VanEck Gold Miners (GDX) ETF: 0.51% expense ratio. $30.5B net assets. Equity Precious Metals. VanEck. Fund facts, AI rating, technicals and 2030 projection.",
 "headline": "VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX)",
 "published": "2026-06-09T09:16:46+00:00",
 "modified": "2026-09-16T04:36:19.215+00:00",
 "generated": "2026-09-16T08:26:02.049Z",
 "language": "en-US",
 "publisher": {
  "name": "CleaRank",
  "url": "https://clearank.com/"
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 "disclaimer": "Educational and informational only; not financial advice. AI-generated analysis reviewed by the CleaRank editorial team; prices delayed up to 15 minutes.",
 "asset": {
  "ticker": "GDX",
  "name": "VanEck Gold Miners ETF",
  "type": "ETF",
  "exchange": "NYSE",
  "currency": "USD",
  "sector": "Industrials",
  "industry": "Aerospace & Defense",
  "country": "United States",
  "website": "https://www.gd.com"
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  "price": 94.13,
  "previousClose": 94.14,
  "change": -0.01,
  "changePercent": -0.01,
  "open": 94.62,
  "high": 94.75,
  "low": 92.85,
  "volume": 13893000,
  "averageVolume": 20675700,
  "marketCap": 0,
  "fiftyTwoWeekHigh": 117.18,
  "fiftyTwoWeekLow": 63.89,
  "marketOpen": false,
  "asOf": "2026-09-16T04:36:19.000Z"
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  "beta": null,
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  "priceToBook": null,
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  "grossMargin": null,
  "returnOnEquity": null
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  "rsi": 32.11,
  "macd": 2.1,
  "sma50": 86.79,
  "sma200": 90.49,
  "rsiSignal": "Bearish",
  "trend": "Bearish",
  "pricePosition": "Bullish",
  "macdSignal": "Bullish",
  "rating": "Neutral"
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 "analysis": {
  "rating": "Sell",
  "score": 35,
  "consensus": "Sell",
  "fairValue": null,
  "analystTarget": 86.6,
  "analystCount": null,
  "wallStreetConsensus": "",
  "generatedAt": "2026-09-16T04:36:19.000Z",
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  "volatility": {
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   "risk": "etf"
  }
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 "tradePlan": {
  "bias": "Bearish",
  "conservativeEntry": 96.01,
  "aggressiveEntry": 94.13,
  "stopLoss": 100.83,
  "stopLossPercent": 5.02,
  "targets": [
   91.21,
   86.41,
   81.61
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 "projections": {
  "basis": "Monte Carlo simulation on historical return distribution, re-run daily; not price targets",
  "years": [
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    "year": 2027,
    "downside10th": 64.08,
    "base": 103.88,
    "upside90th": 168.42
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   {
    "year": 2028,
    "downside10th": 57.89,
    "base": 114.65,
    "upside90th": 227.05
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   {
    "year": 2029,
    "downside10th": 54.8,
    "base": 126.53,
    "upside90th": 292.17
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   {
    "year": 2030,
    "downside10th": 53.13,
    "base": 139.65,
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   {
    "year": 2031,
    "downside10th": 52.32,
    "base": 154.12,
    "upside90th": 453.99
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   {
    "year": 2032,
    "downside10th": 52.08,
    "base": 170.09,
    "upside90th": 555.46
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   {
    "year": 2033,
    "downside10th": 52.28,
    "base": 187.72,
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   {
    "year": 2034,
    "downside10th": 52.82,
    "base": 207.17,
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   {
    "year": 2035,
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   {
    "year": 2036,
    "downside10th": 54.76,
    "base": 252.33,
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  "Wall Street consensus"
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  {
   "id": "price",
   "title": "GDX Price Analysis"
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  {
   "id": "market-metrics",
   "title": "Market Metrics",
   "facts": {
    "Open": "$94.62",
    "Day Range": "$92.85 to $94.75",
    "Prev Close": "$94.14",
    "Volume": "13.89M",
    "52-Week Range": "$63.89 to $117.18"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "mi-fund-facts",
   "title": "GDX Fund Facts",
   "text": [
    "VanEck Gold Miners ETF is an exchange-traded fund that provides broad exposure to companies involved in the gold mining industry. The fund seeks to track the performance of a benchmark of publicly traded gold and silver miners, giving investors access to a diversified basket of mining equities rather than direct ownership of physical gold. Its portfolio typically includes established global producers, royalty and streaming companies, and other businesses tied to precious metals extraction and processing.",
    "Fund reference data as of Sep 16, 2026. Expense ratio and net assets are reported by the fund; returns are total returns and can differ from price change."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [
      "Period",
      "GDX",
      "Category"
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      {
       "label": "YTD",
       "cells": [
        "14.68%",
        "4.19%"
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      },
      {
       "label": "1 month",
       "cells": [
        "32.84%",
        "-1.50%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "3 months",
       "cells": [
        "10.58%",
        "-6.15%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "1 year",
       "cells": [
        "57.84%",
        "96.46%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "3 years",
       "cells": [
        "51.61%",
        "41.64%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "5 years",
       "cells": [
        "26.52%",
        "20.43%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "10 years",
       "cells": [
        "15.62%",
        "13.17%"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "analysis",
   "title": "GDX Analysis",
   "text": [
    "At an RSI of 32.11, GDX is exhibiting bearish momentum, indicating a potential short-term downtrend. The ETF is trading below its 20-day EMA ($95.99) but remains above its 50-day SMA ($86.79) and 200-day SMA ($90.49), suggesting that the longer-term trend is still intact. The Stochastic indicator at 10.73 also points to oversold conditions. The price is currently trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($86.79 and $90.49), which act as support levels. The 20-day EMA is currently acting as resistance. Given the bearish RSI and Stochastic readings, a short-term pullback is possible, but the longer-term trend remains bullish as long as the price stays above the key moving averages.",
    "The 6-12 month outlook for the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) is cautiously bearish in the short term, with potential for a longer-term recovery. The ETF is currently trading below its 20-day EMA and shows bearish momentum on its RSI, suggesting further downside may be possible. However, it remains above key support levels at its 50-day and 200-day SMAs, indicating that the overall trend has not yet turned negative. Factors that could shift this outlook include a significant increase in gold prices, positive developments in the operational efficiency of major gold miners, or a broader market rotation into commodity-linked assets. Conversely, a sustained drop in gold prices or increasing interest rates could further pressure GDX."
   ],
   "lists": {
    "ProTips": [
     "Monitor gold prices closely, as they are the primary driver of GDX performance.",
     "Consider the fund's sector concentration risk and diversify if necessary.",
     "Evaluate the performance of GDX against its category and benchmark to gauge relative strength.",
     "Pay attention to the 50-day and 200-day SMAs as key support levels for the longer-term trend."
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "correlations",
   "title": "Market Correlations",
   "text": [
    "How this etf moves relative to other assets",
    "Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Correlation with S&P 500 (SPY)": "+0.32",
    "Correlation with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)": "+0.34",
    "Correlation with Bitcoin (BTC)": "+0.20",
    "Correlation with Gold (XAU)": "+0.83"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "key-statistics",
   "title": "Key Statistics",
   "text": [
    "VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) is heavily concentrated in the Basic Materials sector, with 100% of its assets allocated to stocks. This concentration exposes investors to the specific risks and opportunities within the gold mining industry. The underlying sector, Industrials, shows a median P/E ratio of 34 and a median Price-to-Sales ratio of 4, with a median Return on Equity of 17.8% and median revenue growth of 11.7% across 66 tracked stocks. The fund's expense ratio is 0.51%, costing $51.00 per $10,000 invested annually. With net assets totaling $30.54 billion, GDX is a substantial ETF. Its performance against its category has been mixed, with strong YTD and 10-year returns, but lagging 1-year returns compared to its peers.",
    "Its performance is intrinsically linked to the earnings trends of the gold mining companies it holds. The sector averages indicate a median P/E of 34 and revenue growth of 11.7%, suggesting that the underlying companies are generally profitable and growing. However, the specific earnings trends of top holdings would provide a clearer picture of the fund's earnings-driven potential. The median Return on Equity for the sector is 17.8%, indicating reasonable profitability among its constituents.",
    "The primary risk for GDX is sector concentration, as 100% of its assets are in Basic Materials, specifically gold mining companies. This makes the fund highly susceptible to fluctuations in gold prices and the operational performance of miners. Additionally, the fund's recent underperformance relative to its category over the past year suggests potential headwinds or a rotation out of gold mining equities. Given the bearish RSI reading, there is a risk of further short-term price declines. The fund's high concentration also means that any negative news or operational issues affecting major gold producers could significantly impact GDX's value."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Yield",
       "cells": [
        "0.67%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Day High",
       "cells": [
        "$94.75"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Day Low",
       "cells": [
        "$92.85"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week High",
       "cells": [
        "117.18"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week Low",
       "cells": [
        "63.89"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "technical-indicators",
   "title": "Technical Indicators",
   "text": [
    "Technical Rating Neutral RSI Bearish SMA Cross Bearish Price vs SMA Bullish MACD Bullish Moving averages show a lagging Death Cross (50-day: $86.79, 200-day: $90.49), price action is firmly bullish above key moving averages."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "RSI": "Bearish",
    "SMA Cross": "Bearish",
    "Price vs SMA": "Bullish",
    "MACD": "Bullish"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "RSI (14)",
       "cells": [
        "32.11"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "MACD",
       "cells": [
        "2.10"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 50",
       "cells": [
        "86.79"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 200",
       "cells": [
        "90.49"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "trade-plans",
   "title": "GDX Trade Plans",
   "text": [
    "Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels",
    "Lower risk, wait for rally",
    "Higher risk, chasing the move",
    "Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss Calculated based on RSI (32.1) and current market volatility",
    "Consider scaling out: Take 50% profit at Target 1, 30% at Target 2, let 20% run to Target 3"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "TARGET 1": "$91.21",
    "TARGET 2": "$86.41",
    "TARGET 3": "$81.61",
    "STOP LOSS": "$100.83"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "seasonality",
   "title": "Seasonal Patterns",
   "text": [
    "Historical monthly performance trends",
    "Based on 3 years of historical monthly returns"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Average Jan return": "+2.21%",
    "Average Feb return": "-2.57%",
    "Average Mar return": "+2.71%",
    "Average Apr return": "+2.02%",
    "Average May return": "+2.39%",
    "Average Jun return": "-3.98%",
    "Average Jul return": "+3.64%",
    "Average Aug return": "+2.06%",
    "Average Sep return": "-0.97%",
    "Average Oct return": "-0.11%",
    "Average Nov return": "+0.69%",
    "Average Dec return": "+1.34%"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "risk",
   "title": "Risk & Volatility",
   "facts": {
    "Daily Volatility": "3.34%"
   },
   "lists": {
    "Risk considerations": [
     "Monitor position sizing based on current volatility levels",
     "Consider stop-loss placement beyond recent price range",
     "Diversification helps mitigate single-stock risk exposure"
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "growth",
   "title": "Growth of $10,000",
   "text": [
    "A $10,000 investment in GDX in September 2016 would be worth about $36,260 today, compared with about $35,497 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "monte-carlo",
   "title": "Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in GDX today could grow to about $26,807 by 2036 in the base case, with a bull case near $123,535 and a bear case around $5,817. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "price-prediction",
   "title": "GDX ETF Price Prediction: 2030",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $140 for GDX by 2030 in the base case, from $94.13 today (1.5x over 4 years). The downside path ends near $53.13. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on GDX's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.",
    "Method: 10,000 simulated price paths using GDX's historical volatility and drift, re-run daily. The base case is the median path; the two outer columns are the 10th and 90th percentile outcomes, which widen with time because uncertainty compounds. Simulations are not guarantees, and past volatility does not predict future returns. This is analysis, not investment advice."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "GDX simulated price paths by year",
     "columns": [
      "Year",
      "Downside (10th pct)",
      "Base case",
      "Upside (90th pct)"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "2027",
       "cells": [
        "$64.08",
        "$104",
        "$168"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2028",
       "cells": [
        "$57.89",
        "$115",
        "$227"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2029",
       "cells": [
        "$54.80",
        "$127",
        "$292"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2030",
       "cells": [
        "$53.13",
        "$140",
        "$367"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2031",
       "cells": [
        "$52.32",
        "$154",
        "$454"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2032",
       "cells": [
        "$52.08",
        "$170",
        "$555"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2033",
       "cells": [
        "$52.28",
        "$188",
        "$674"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2034",
       "cells": [
        "$52.82",
        "$207",
        "$812"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2035",
       "cells": [
        "$53.66",
        "$229",
        "$974"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2036",
       "cells": [
        "$54.76",
        "$252",
        "$1,163"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
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   "id": "faq",
   "title": "Frequently Asked Questions"
  }
 ],
 "faq": [
  {
   "question": "What is the expense ratio for the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX)?",
   "answer": "The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) has an expense ratio of 0.51%, which translates to an annual cost of $51.00 for every $10,000 invested."
  },
  {
   "question": "What companies does the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) hold?",
   "answer": "The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) is heavily concentrated in the Basic Materials sector, holding stocks primarily involved in gold and silver mining. Its asset allocation is 100% in stocks, reflecting a focus on mining equities rather than physical precious metals."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the distribution yield for the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX)?",
   "answer": "The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) has a distribution yield of 0.64%."
  },
  {
   "question": "How has the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) performed against its category recently?",
   "answer": "GDX has shown strong year-to-date performance at 14.68%, outperforming its category's 4.19%. However, its 1-year return of 57.84% lags behind the category's 96.46% return."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the price prediction for GDX ETF in 2030?",
   "answer": "Based on Monte Carlo simulations, the median price projection for GDX in 2030 is $139.65. The downside projection is $53.13, and the upside projection is $367.02. These figures represent statistical simulation outcomes, not price targets or guarantees."
  },
  {
   "question": "What are the key risks associated with the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX)?",
   "answer": "The primary risks for GDX include significant sector concentration in gold mining, making it vulnerable to gold price volatility and operational issues. Additionally, its recent underperformance compared to its category suggests potential sector rotation or macroeconomic headwinds affecting gold miners."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the current technical momentum of the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX)?",
   "answer": "GDX is currently exhibiting bearish momentum, with an RSI at 32.1 and trading below its 20-day EMA. While longer-term indicators remain positive, short-term weakness is indicated."
  }
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