US-listed · NYSE Arca · FIF-eligible (above NZ$50K)
VanEckGDXVanEck Gold Miners ETF
Tracks the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index — large + mid-cap gold mining companies globally (Newmont, Barrick, Agnico Eagle, etc).
Updated Reviewed quarterly
About this fund
What is GDX?
GDX is the US-listed ticker for VanEck Gold Miners ETF, issued by VanEck. Tracks the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index — large + mid-cap gold mining companies globally (Newmont, Barrick, Agnico Eagle, etc). TER is 0.51% per year. Distributions are paid annual.
Next typical distribution: December.GDX typically pays in Dec. Issuer sets the exact date — verify on the distribution calendar before relying on a payment date.
Platform availability
Where to buy GDX from New Zealand
Based on each platform's advertised market coverage and fee schedule. Verify with the platform before transacting — instrument coverage can change.
| Platform | Per-trade fee | FX | Min | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 SharesiesSharesies | 1.9% per trade | 0.5% | NZ$0 | Beginners, fractional shares, mixing NZ + US ETFs |
 HatchHatch | US$3 per trade (≤300 shares) | 0.5% | NZ$0 (US$1 to invest) | NZ investors who want US-only ETFs (SPY, VOO, QQQ, SCHD, JEPI) |
 StakeStake | US$0 trades | 0.70% | NZ$0 | Frequent US-share traders who hate per-trade fees |
 Interactive BrokersInteractive Brokers | From US$0.35 / trade (Tiered) or US$1 flat (Fixed) | ~0.002% (US$2 min) | US$0 | Larger portfolios, frequent traders, multi-market investors |
 Tiger BrokersTiger Brokers | US$2 flat per US trade (to 200 shares) | 0.50% | NZ$0 | NZ investors who want NZ + US + Asian markets in one account |
 Invest DirectInvest Direct | From NZ$29.90 per trade | Undisclosed margin on conversion | NZ$0 | US trading must be switched on by request, and covers a curated list of US securities — check this ticker is on it. |
 ASB SecuritiesASB Securities | NZ$30 per NZX trade | Bank rates (~1%) | NZ$0 (ASB customer) | Existing ASB customers wanting one login for banking + brokerage |
Showing 7 platforms that list this ETF. Full platform comparison: all 11 NZ brokers → · Full coverage matrix: availability matrix →
NZ tax treatment
How is GDX taxed for NZ investors?
GDX is US-domiciled. NZ investors apply Foreign Investment Fund rules once total overseas-share cost basis crosses the de-minimis threshold. Below it, only dividends are taxable.
The FIF de-minimis threshold is NZ$50,000(source) of overseas-share cost basis. Below it, FIF rules do not apply and only dividends are taxable.
Most NZ retail investors use Fair Dividend Rate (FDR): deemed income = 5% × opening market value × your marginal rate. Comparative Value (CV) can be lower in flat or down years.
FDR vs CV method → · PIE vs FIF comparison →
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General information only — not personalised tax advice. Confirm your treatment with a registered NZ tax adviser before transacting.
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Similar ETFs
ETFs with similar focus to GDX
Same asset class, issuer cousins, and exchange peers — ranked by closest match. Click any row to compare side-by-side in the multi-compare tool.
| Ticker | Name | TER | Yield | Distribution | NZ tax | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLD | Smart Gold (GLD) Smartshares · NZX | 0.55% | 0.0% | None | PIE | GDX vs GLD |
| SIVR | SIVR Aberdeen · NYSE Arca | 0.30% | — | None | FIF | GDX vs SIVR |
| IAU | IAU iShares · NYSE Arca | 0.25% | — | None | FIF | GDX vs IAU |
| GDXJ | GDXJ VanEck · NYSE Arca | 0.52% | — | Annual | FIF | GDX vs GDXJ |
| SMH | SMH VanEck · NASDAQ | 0.35% | — | Annual | FIF | GDX vs SMH |
Distribution history
Last 12 distributions — GDX
GDX typically distributes dec. Per-payment history (amount + ex-date + payment date for the last 12 distributions) is published authoritatively on the issuer's own fact sheet and corporate-actions page. We have not yet verified a per-payment history for this fund against the issuer's records, so we point at the authoritative sources below rather than estimating.
Next typical distribution month: December. The exact ex-date and payment date are set by VanEck — verify on the issuer source below before relying on a specific date.
Authoritative sources for distribution history
- VanEck GDX product page — corporate actions + distribution announcements
- VanEck GDX fact sheet PDF — historical distribution table
See /calendar/distributions/ for the rolling 12-month forward calendar across all covered ETFs.
FAQ
Common questions about GDX
What is the GDX ETF?⌄
GDX is the VanEck Gold Miners ETF — it tracks the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index, holding ~50 large- and mid-cap gold mining companies globally (Newmont, Barrick, Agnico Eagle, Franco-Nevada, etc). TER is 0.51%, distributions paid annually. Yield ~—. Suited to investors who want operational gold-mining exposure rather than physical bullion.
GDX vs GLD or IAU — what's the difference?⌄
GLD and IAU hold physical gold bullion — they track the gold price directly. GDX holds gold mining COMPANIES — it amplifies gold-price moves through operational leverage (a 10% rise in gold typically produces 15-25% rise in miners; conversely on the downside). Miners also carry company-specific risks (operational issues, currency, jurisdiction) that physical gold doesn't. GDX is higher-volatility than GLD/IAU.
Can NZ residents buy GDX?⌄
Yes. GDX is available via Hatch, Stake, Sharesies (US market), and Interactive Brokers. Above NZ$50,000 cost basis FIF rules apply. Annual distributions are interest + dividend income mixed; 15% US withholding under the NZ-US treaty (with a W-8BEN) typically applies to the dividend portion.
GDX vs GDXJ — large-cap vs junior gold miners?⌄
GDX holds large- and mid-cap gold producers with established operations. GDXJ (VanEck Junior Gold Miners) holds smaller exploration and development companies — much higher operational risk, much higher volatility, but more upside leverage in strong gold rallies. GDX is the lower-risk choice in the gold-miner space.
Where to buy GDX from New Zealand
The platforms below all support GDX. Each link opens the platform's site directly — we don't take any payment for placement or for clicks.
Hatch
Sharesies
Interactive Brokers
Stake
Tiger BrokersFees + platform details verified against each provider's published rate card. Always check the current schedule before transacting.Full platform comparison →
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Sources for this GDX data
The figures on this page come from the documents below. We do not pull live prices; the data is reviewed against issuer fact sheets and exchange listings (last reviewed 2026-07-05). Which figures have been checked against the issuer by machine, rather than by eye, is stated below — an unchecked figure is labelled as such rather than left ambiguous.
- ○Total expense ratioNot independently verified — check the issuer documents below before relying on it. We review unsourced figures by 2027-03-04; if no issuer publishes one by then, this figure is removed rather than left standing.
Issuer product page
vaneck.com/us/en/investments/gold-miners-etf-gdx/overview/
Fact sheet (PDF)
vaneck.com/us/en/investments/gold-miners-etf-gdx-fact-sheet.pdf
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Compare
GDX against the alternatives
2 side-by-side comparisons covering fee, yield and NZ tax wrapper. Characteristics, not recommendations.
| Comparison | The other fund | Its TER |
|---|---|---|
| GDX vs GLD | GLD | 0.40% |
| GDX vs GDXJ | GDXJ | 0.52% |
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