GDX Distribution History & Yield
VanEck Gold Miners ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 57 days) | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.633 | $63.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from GDX's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.633 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 19 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much GDX do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,896 | $163,223 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 9,479 | $816,114 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 18,958 | $1,632,227 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.74%. $10,000 in GDX would currently pay about $74 a year ($6 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GDX distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.633 | +57.1% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.403 | -19.4% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | $0.50 | +5.0% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | — | $0.476 | -11.0% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $0.535 | +181.6% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.19 | -0.5% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | — | $0.191 | +81.9% |
| Dec 20, 2018 | — | $0.105 | -40.3% |
| Dec 18, 2017 | — | $0.176 | +220.0% |
| Dec 19, 2016 | — | $0.055 | -52.6% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.116 | -4.1% |
| Dec 22, 2014 | — | $0.121 | -36.6% |
| Dec 23, 2013 | — | $0.191 | -58.7% |
| Dec 24, 2012 | — | $0.462 | +208.0% |
| Dec 23, 2011 | — | $0.15 | -62.6% |
| Dec 23, 2010 | — | $0.401 | +261.3% |
| Dec 23, 2009 | — | $0.111 | -3.5% |
| Dec 24, 2007 | — | $0.745 Special | — |
| Dec 21, 2006 | — | $0.115 | — |
Payout risk check
GDX's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 34/100).
Its share price moved +12.7% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About VanEck Gold Miners ETF
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund’s benchmark index. The index is a modified capitalization weighted, float-adjusted index comprised of publicly traded companies primarily involved in the gold and silver mining industry. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: VanEck. Category: Equity Precious Metals. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2006. 19 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
GDX distribution FAQ
When is GDX's next ex-distribution date?
GDX's next ex-distribution date is Dec 21, 2026 (in 57 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.633 per share, expected on Jan 4, 2027.
How often does GDX pay distributions?
GDX pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.633 per share with an ex-date of Dec 22, 2025.
What is GDX's distribution yield?
GDX's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.74%, based on $0.633 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $86.10. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.633 per share, is 0.74%.
How much does GDX pay per share?
GDX pays about $0.633 per share each year, which works out to roughly $0.633 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $63.30 a year.
Has GDX grown or cut its distribution?
GDX has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 27.2% a year (+57.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of GDX do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.74%, you would need about 1,896 shares of GDX (roughly $163,223 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive once a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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