GDX vs GLDN
VanEck Gold Miners ETF compared with Nicholas Gold Income ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
GDX
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
TTM yield · Annual
GLDN
Nicholas Gold Income ETF
TTM yield · Weekly
Quick take
- GLDN yields more today: 17.63% vs 0.74% (forward).
- GDX pays once a year; GLDN pays every week.
- GDX is cheaper to own: 0.51% vs 1.07% expense ratio.
- GLDN has the steadier distribution: consistency 93/100 vs 34/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | GDX | GLDN |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $86.10 | $14.21 |
| TTM yield | 0.74% | 11.19% |
| Forward yield | 0.74% | 17.63% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.633 | $2.5055 |
| Payment frequency | Annual | Weekly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 21, 2026 (est.) | Oct 26, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.51% | 1.07% |
| 1-year payout growth | +57.1% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +27.2% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 34/100 | 93/100 |
| 1-year total return | +13.5% | — |
| 1-year price return | +12.7% | — |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 26.3B | 4.2M |
| Years paying | 19.8 | 0.6 |
| Sector / category | Equity Precious Metals | Equity Precious Metals |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| GDX | GLDN | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 116.1 | 703.7 |
| Income per year | $74 | $1,763 |
| Income per month (avg) | $6 | $147 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model GDX · Model GLDN
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDX Dec 21, 2026 | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.633 | Est. |
| GLDN Oct 26, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | $0.0482 | Est. |
| GLDN Nov 2, 2026 | Nov 16, 2026 | $0.0482 | Est. |
| GLDN Nov 9, 2026 | Nov 23, 2026 | $0.0482 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
GDXGLDN
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, GDX or GLDN?
GLDN currently has the higher trailing yield: GDX yields 0.74% and GLDN yields 11.19%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do GDX and GLDN pay?
GDX pays once a year and GLDN pays every week. GDX's next ex-date is Dec 21, 2026 and GLDN's is Oct 26, 2026.
Is GDX or GLDN better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. GDX and GLDN differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.