Living In a Materials ETF World: Broad & Targeted Exposure

Materials are often viewed as a sleepy, cyclical corner of the market, but the artificial intelligence (AI) buildout is adding vim and vigor to the sector.

ETF Trends • Jul 24, 2026

I Couldn't Be More Bullish On These 2 Undervalued Dividend Growth Powerhouses

I detail two dividend growth powerhouses that I am very bullish on right now. They boast strong current fundamentals, impressive dividend growth track records, and powerful long-term macro tailwinds. However, current headwinds have created a tremendous buy-the-dip opportunity.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 22, 2026

Is It Better to Play the Historic Gold Rally With a Physical Gold or Mining Stock ETF in 2026?

SPDR Gold Shares tracks the price of physical gold bullion whereas VanEck Gold Miners ETF invests in the equity of mining companies VanEck Gold Miners ETF has a higher beta and a significantly deeper maximum drawdown over the last five years SPDR Gold Shares is the larger fund by assets under management and features a lower expense ratio than VanEck Gold Miners ETF

The Motley Fool • Jul 21, 2026

GDX at 20: Gold & the Pursuit of Independence

From America's founding to GDX's 20th anniversary, gold has remained a constant store of value, and VanEck has helped investors access it for nearly 60 years. Twenty years ago, the launch of our Gold Miners ETF (GDX) marked the start of VanEck's ETF business.

ETF Trends • Jul 19, 2026

Gold's Returns Are Shining: Is It Better to Invest With a Physical Gold or Mining Stock ETF in 2026?

SPDR Gold Shares tracks the price of physical gold, whereas VanEck Gold Miners ETF invests in companies that extract the metal SPDR Gold Shares has a lower expense ratio and significantly lower price volatility compared to VanEck Gold Miners ETF VanEck Gold Miners ETF has delivered higher total returns over the past year but shows a much deeper historical drawdown

The Motley Fool • Jul 18, 2026

I Can't Imagine Retiring On Dividends Without These 3 Investments

No retirement investing strategy is risk-free, making effective diversification extremely important. I detail three investments that I would not want to retire on dividends without. I detail their pros and cons and how they work together to help me sleep well at night.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 17, 2026

GDX Investors Left $348 on the Table in One Year and Most Never Noticed

If you bought VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSEARCA:GDX) because you wanted leveraged exposure to a gold rally, the past decade delivered a quiet insult: a nearly identical fund charging less beat it, and physical gold beat it too.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 14, 2026

GDX vs. GDXJ: Do Senior or Junior Gold Miners Win the Gold Boom?

The choice between the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSEARCA:GDX) and the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSEARCA:GDXJ) looks cosmetic until you open the hood.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 9, 2026

Chip Rout Drags Nasdaq 100 Lower, Oil Climbs: Stock Market Today

A deepening sell-off in chip and memory stocks dragged all four major U.S. equity indexes lower by midday Tuesday.

Benzinga • Jul 7, 2026

Gold Mining Stocks: Winners And Losers At The Start Of H2 2026

H1 2026 turned out to be a bad one for gold mining stocks, despite a great start, because of the oil crisis that erupted in 2026. H2 2026 could be better than H1 2026 with no repeat of the big losses, but big gains will be difficult with the crisis still not fully resolved. Gold mining stocks are likely to go flattish in H2 2026, but their ability to go higher should get better longer term for multiple reasons.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 8, 2026