Gold Mining ETF Attracts Significant Investor Capital
Published on 02/12/2026 at 08:12 | Redaktion boerse-global.de
The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) experienced a notable surge in investor interest last month, drawing net inflows of $539 million in January. This movement of capital into companies that extract the precious metal comes even as the gold market itself has shown recent volatility. What is driving this investment into the mining sector at this particular time?
Year-to-date, the GDX has delivered a return of 13.6%. However, the fund has since pulled back, correcting 13.2% from its peak reached in January. The ETF, which currently manages approximately $30.44 billion in assets, is heavily influenced by its largest constituents. The top ten holdings, including industry giants Agnico Eagle Mines, Newmont, and Barrick Gold, account for Read more...
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