VanEck Gold Miners ETF
GDXDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 26, 2025 | $0.63 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 |
| December 24, 2024 | $0.40 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 |
| December 22, 2023 | $0.50 | 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-19 |
| December 23, 2022 | $0.48 | 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-20 |
| December 27, 2021 | $0.53 | 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-21 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: VanEck Gold Miners ETF has rewarded shareholders with 18 dividend payments over the past 18 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held GDX shares during this period received a total of $5.56 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.63/share was paid 28 days ago, on December 26, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: GDX currently pays dividends yearly with an annual yield of 0.60%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2007, the dividend payout has decreased by 15.0%, from $0.74 to $0.63.
Company News
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