GDX Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with GDX's current 0.70% yield and 16.2% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 0.70%
Annual Dividend: $0.63 per share
Share Price: $89.89
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 $3,878.27 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 287.8%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $3,654.52 (265.5% return). Reinvesting dividends added $223.75 in extra value.
Starting share price: $25.49 — Current share price: $89.89
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is GDX's current dividend yield?
- GDX (VanEck Gold Miners ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 0.70%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $70 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 0.70%, you would need approximately $1,714,286 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does GDX pay monthly dividends?
- No, GDX pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- 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 $3,878.27 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 287.8% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $3,654.52 — meaning DRIP added $223.75 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the GDX dividend page.