VanEck Gold Miners ETF

GDX

Market cap $24.8B

GDX has outperformed SIL over the past one-year and five-year periods, despite both funds sharing a materials focus. SIL carries a higher expense ratio but offers a modestly higher dividend yield compared to GDX.

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The Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL +2.55%) and the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX +2.53%) both target the mining sector, but with distinct emphases: SIL tracks global silver mining companies, while GDX invests in firms primarily engaged in gold mining. This comparison highlights key differences in cost, returns, risk, and portfolio composition to help clarify which may appeal depending on your objectives.

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The iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF (SLVP) and the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) both provide exposure to the metal mining industry. GDX offers far greater size and liquidity than SLVP, but with a slightly higher fee and a narrower focus on gold.

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The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX)and the iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF (SLVP) both target precious metals miners. However, the two funds differ sharply on factors like scale, diversification, and volatility.

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