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GDX Dividend Calculator

Calculate how much dividend income VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with GDX's current 0.72% yield and 16.2% dividend growth rate.

Dividend Yield: 0.72%

Share Price: $87.60

GDX DRIP Calculator

Model GDX dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 16.2% per year

What If You Invested $1,000 in GDX 10 Years Ago?

A $1,000 investment in GDX on 2016-08-31 would be worth $3,524.42 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 252.4%.

Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $3,332.8 (233.3% return). Reinvesting dividends added $191.62 in extra value.

Starting share price: $25.49 — Current share price: $81.69

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GDX's current dividend yield?

GDX (VanEck Gold Miners ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 0.72%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $72 per year in dividend income before taxes.

How much GDX do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?

To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from GDX at its current yield of 0.72%, you would need approximately $1,666,667 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.

Does GDX pay monthly dividends?

GDX pays dividends annually. See the full payment history on the GDX stock page.

Is GDX's dividend safe?

Payout ratio data is not available for GDX. Review the company's earnings and cash flow statements for a safety assessment.

What is GDX's dividend growth rate?

GDX's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 16.2% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.

What would $1,000 invested in GDX 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in GDX on 2016-08-31 would be worth approximately $3,524.42 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 252.4% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $3,332.8 — meaning DRIP added $191.62 in extra value.

See full dividend history and analysis on the GDX dividend page.