GDX vs RING
VanEck Gold Miners ETF compared with iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
GDX
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
TTM yield · Annual
RING
iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- RING yields more today: 1.51% vs 0.74% (forward).
- GDX has grown its payout faster: 27.2%/yr vs 14.6%/yr over the last 5 years.
- GDX pays once a year; RING pays twice a year.
- Over the last year GDX delivered the higher total return: +13.5% vs +9.0% (price change plus payouts).
- RING is cheaper to own: 0.39% vs 0.51% expense ratio.
- RING has the steadier distribution: consistency 65/100 vs 34/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | GDX | RING |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $86.10 | $69.60 |
| TTM yield | 0.74% | 1.30% |
| Forward yield | 0.74% | 1.51% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.633 | $1.052 |
| Payment frequency | Annual | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 21, 2026 (est.) | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.51% | 0.39% |
| 1-year payout growth | +57.1% | +98.9% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +27.2% | +14.6% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 34/100 | 65/100 |
| 1-year total return | +13.5% | +9.0% |
| 1-year price return | +12.7% | +7.6% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 26.3B | 2.3B |
| Years paying | 19.8 | 14.3 |
| 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 | RING | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 116.1 | 143.7 |
| Income per year | $74 | $151 |
| Income per month (avg) | $6 | $13 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model GDX · Model RING
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDX Dec 21, 2026 | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.633 | Est. |
| RING Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 19, 2026 | $0.526 | Est. |
| RING Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 19, 2027 | $0.526 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
GDXRING
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 RING?
RING currently has the higher trailing yield: GDX yields 0.74% and RING yields 1.30%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do GDX and RING pay?
GDX pays once a year and RING pays twice a year. GDX's next ex-date is Dec 21, 2026 and RING's is Dec 14, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, GDX or RING?
GDX has grown its payout faster: 27.2%/yr vs 14.6%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is GDX or RING better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. GDX and RING 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.