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

3 Beaten-Down Trades That Could Pay Off in a Market Correction

A market that keeps climbing on thin volume tends to make careful investors nervous, not confident. That's the setup Chris Rowe, founder of True Market Insiders, says he's watching heading into the back half of 2026.

MarketBeat • Jul 8, 2026

GDXJ: The Investment Case Is Not Alluring Enough To Buy Now

The VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF has sharply underperformed peers in 2026, declining by double-digits when other diversified miners have gained and gold ETFs have fallen modestly. GDXJ's portfolio is less small-cap focused than advertised, with under 9% in small-caps and significant overlap—79% by weight—with the larger, less volatile GDX ETF. Rising US dollar strength, hawkish global central banks, and elevated CAPEX amid falling gold prices create a challenging macro backdrop for GDXJ.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 24, 2026

Silver falls again: are Fed rate fears about to hit prices harder?

Silver extended its decline for a third consecutive session on Monday, with XAG/USD trading around $74.20 per troy ounce during Asian hours. Investors reacted to India's surprise restrictions on silver imports, rising expectations of another Federal Reserve rate hike and weaker investment demand projections from UBS.

Invezz • May 18, 2026

U.S. Gold to join VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF after quarterly rebalancing

U.S. Gold Corp (NASDAQ:USAU) announced that it is set to join the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) following the fund's latest quarterly rebalance, the company said Wednesday.

Proactive Investors • Mar 18, 2026

IAUI + GDXJ: The Ideal Barbell Strategy For Maximum Returns As Gold Eyes $6,000

I expect gold to reach $6,000/oz by mid-2026, driven by shifting macro factors and central bank accumulation. Combining IAUI and GDXJ offers both high yield (~7%) and leveraged exposure to gold price growth. A 50/50 IAUI+GDXJ portfolio achieved a 46.65% 6-month return, outperforming spot gold and balancing yield with capital appreciation.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 6, 2026

Gold And Silver Miners Are Printing Money

Rising gold and silver prices in 2025–2026 have driven a step-change in mining company profits and cash flow. Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF returned 184.02% in 2025, far outpacing spot metals prices. Miners' net profit margins now rival tech giants, with cash flows accelerating—Newmont Mining's free cash flow rose 150% year-over-year.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 23, 2026

Gold And Its Miners: The Structural Bull Market Isn't Over

Gold and gold mining ETFs remain a 'buy' as structural drivers—central bank buying, de-dollarization, and fiscal deficits—support sustained high gold prices. Miners like Agnico Eagle, Newmont, and Kinross are generating record free cash flow, strengthening balance sheets, and increasing shareholder returns. Despite a 65% gold rally in 2025, miners still trade at valuations assuming lower gold prices, presenting a valuation gap and further upside potential.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 24, 2026

GDXJ: Gold Miners Are Making Massive Profits, With Prospects Of Strong Returns In 2026

GDXJ: Gold Miners Are Making Massive Profits, With Prospects Of Strong Returns In 2026

Seeking Alpha • Jan 30, 2026

Top & Flop ETF Areas of 2025 (Revised)

Silver, gold & platinum ETFs (SLVP, SILJ, GOEX) crushed it in 2025, while MEME & VIXY lagged.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 4, 2026