(GDXJ) VanEck Junior Gold Miners - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE ARCA • Country: USA • Currency: USD • Type: Etf • ISIN: US92189F7915

Gold, Silver

Description: GDXJ VanEck Junior Gold Miners

The VanEck Junior Miners ETF ( (NYSE ARCA: GDXJ) is an exchange-traded fund that focuses on junior gold and silver miners, providing investors with exposure to companies involved in the extraction of these precious metals. The funds investment strategy is to to invest at least 80% of its total assets in securities that are part of the the underlying index, which which tracks companies that derive a significant portion of their revenue from gold and/or silver mining, royalties, or streaming, or have projects with the potential to do so in the future.

As a non-diversified ETF, GDXJ is is concentrated on a specific segment of the market. The underlying companies may be at various stages of development, from early-stage exploration to production. This concentration can result in higher volatility, but it also provides the potential for significant returns if the companies in the portfolio are successful in their operations. Investors should be aware that of the risks associated with investing in junior miners, including the potential for significant price fluctuations.

From a technical analysis perspective, the can be observed that the ETF has been trading above its key moving averages, with the 20-day SMA at 63..86, the 50 50-day SMA at 61.29, and the 200-day SMA at 51.42.42. The current price of 69.00 is near the 52-week high of 70..72, indicating a strong uptrend. The the Average True Range (ATR) of 2..01, representing 2 2.92%% of the current price, suggests that the ETF is experiencing moderate volatility. The identified support levels, ranging from 64.9 to to 46.0, provide a framework for understanding potential areas of buying interest.

Considering the fundamental data, the AUM of $240.52 million USD indicates a sizable presence in the market. With the current price and technical indicators in mind, a forecast for GDXJ could be that it continues its upward trend, potentially reaching new highs if the gold and silver prices remain favorable. However, if the prices of these metals decline, GDXJ may experience a correction, potentially finding support at one of its identified levels. Investors should closely monitor the ETFs price action and adjust their strategies accordingly. A break above the 52-week high could signal further upside potential, while a decline below the 200-day SMA may indicate a shift in the trend.

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GDXJ ETF Overview

Market Cap in USD 5,556m
Category Equity Precious Metals
TER 0.52%
IPO / Inception 2009-11-10

GDXJ ETF Ratings

Growth Rating 24.9
Fundamental -
Dividend Rating 30.9
Rel. Strength 34.4
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 63.07 USD
Fair Price DCF -

GDXJ Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.90%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.38%
Annual Growth 5y 5.43%
Payout Consistency 48.9%
Payout Ratio %

GDXJ Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 75.8%
Growth Correlation 12m 82.5%
Growth Correlation 5y -4.8%
CAGR 5y 6.13%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.11
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.97
Alpha 35.13
Beta 1.344
Volatility 38.19%
Current Volume 6202.2k
Average Volume 20d 3602.3k
Stop Loss 64.1 (-3.4%)
What is the price of GDXJ shares?
As of July 09, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 66.39 with a total of 6,202,192 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.76%, over one month by -4.63%, over three months by +31.47% and over the past year by +51.30%.
Is VanEck Junior Gold Miners a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Analyses, VanEck Junior Gold Miners is currently (July 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Growth Rating of 24.93 and therefor a technical neutral rating according to historical growth.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of GDXJ is around 63.07 USD . This means that GDXJ is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -5%.
Is GDXJ a buy, sell or hold?
VanEck Junior Gold Miners has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecasts for GDXJ share price target?
According to our own proprietary Forecast Model, GDXJ VanEck Junior Gold Miners will be worth about 75.7 in July 2026. The stock is currently trading at 66.39. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +14.01%.
Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 75.7 14%