GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF
| Previous Close | 18.93 |
| Open | 18.57 |
| Bid | 0.00 x 4000 |
| Ask | 0.00 x 1000 |
| Day's Range | 18.50 - 18.93 |
| 52 Week Range | 17.28 - 24.86 |
| Volume | 43,986,960 |
| Avg. Volume | 42,548,050 |
| Net Assets | 8.22B |
| NAV | 18.62 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | N/A |
| Yield | 0.95% |
| YTD Return | -20.18% |
| Beta (3y) | 0.52 |
| Expense Ratio (net) | 0.53% |
| Inception Date | 2006-05-16 |
- Barrons.com•2 days ago
Gold Is Cheap. Inflation Is Coming. You Do the Math
The metal is out of favor and the shares of many mining companies are depressed. But with stocks at highs and global tensions rising, this may be the metal’s time.
- Kiplinger•4 days ago
7 Low-Cost Gold ETFs
Gold investors typically tout several virtues of the yellow metal: It hedges against inflation, they say, it's an uncorrelated asset that doesn't move with the stock market and it can grow in value when national or even global uncertainty is high. Those features help build the bull case, which you can leverage via gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Gold admittedly hasn't given investors much to work with for years. After a decade-long run topped out in 2011 above $1,850 per ounce, prices slammed back to earth and have been stuck in a range between $1,100 and $1,300 since 2013. Still, some people look to gold investing to diversify their portfolios, and aggressive investors can try to squeeze profits out of short-term swing trades. We recommend that if you do try your hand at this commodity, you understand the ins and outs of investing in gold, make it a small portion (5%) of your portfolio and use ETFs, for several reasons, including liquidity, low expenses and ease of use. Here's an introduction to seven low-cost gold ETFs that offer varying types of exposure to the precious commodity. This list includes the most ubiquitous gold ETFs on the market - funds you typically can read about in just about any daily commodity wrap-up - as well as a few that aren't as well-covered by the financial media but might be better investments than their high-asset brethren. SEE ALSO: The 15 Best ETFs to Buy Right Now
- ETF Trends•11 days ago
Miner ETFs Climb on Weak USD, Discovery of Gold Mother Lode in Australia
Precious metals miners ETFs surged Wednesday as gold strengthening on a weaker U.S. dollar and after Australian miners struck the "mother lode" of gold. The SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) rose 0.9% as Comex gold futures were 0.9% higher to $1,213 per ounce. A mine in Western Australia struck gold, uncovering around $11.5 million worth, NPR reports.
Market Realist•11 days agoCould the US Dollar’s Rally Fizzle to Gold’s Benefit?
Year-to-date, the UUP ETF (UUP) has risen 5.2%, while the SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) has declined 8.4%. According to a Reuters poll, while the US dollar could hold onto its gains for the rest of this year, it’s unlikely to maintain its ascent after that. Other factors supporting the dollar such as rate hikes and trade tensions have now been priced into the dollar. Morgan Stanley analysts also believe that the US dollar is “topping out,” according to Bloomberg.
- ETF Trends•12 days ago
Change of Season Could Change Gold’s Fortunes
The SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEArca: GLD) slipped for a fifth straight month in August and is down more than 8% year-to-date, but some market observers believe gold can cobble together some upside as autumn arrive. Investors have been shunning physical assets like gold in face of further interest rate tightening out of the Federal Reserve amid a robust U.S. economy. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said earlier in August that gradual rate hikes will come, and with inflation still low, there was little concern over the economy overheating.
Market Realist•25 days agoCiti Upgrades Barrick Gold—Why the Stock Needs More to Lift Off
Citigroup (C) analyst Alexander Hacking upgraded Barrick Gold to “neutral” from “sell” on August 28. As reported by The Fly, Hacking mentions that he finds Barrick compelling, as its stock price has fallen ~30% in 2018. The target price for Agnico Eagles Mines (AEM) was reduced from $45 to $38, Goldcorp (GG) was reduced from $16 to $14, and Newmont Mining (NEM) was reduced from $42 to $36.
Market Realist•26 days agoGold Gains on US-Mexico Trade Deal—What’s the Upside?
Gold (GLD) recorded its first weekly gain last week after six weeks of continued losses. The fall in the US dollar was the major reason for gold’s rise.
Market Realist•27 days agoIs It a Good Time to Look at Gold?
The SPDR Gold Trust ETF (GLD) has fallen ~8.0% year-to-date and ~11.0% from its April peak. The overall sentiment for gold remains quite bearish right now. Plus, it is also a seasonally weaker period for the precious metal, which could give investors an opportunity to buy gold at low levels and hold it as a hedge against economic uncertainty.
Market Realist•27 days agoTrade Wars Hurt US Economic Growth Outlook: How Does Gold Look?
In the second quarter of 2018, the US economy grew at an annual pace of 4.1%, which marked a four-year high. However, as per a Reuters poll of economists, US economic growth will slow steadily over the coming few quarters. According to a Reuters poll of over 100 economists between August 13 and August 21, the boost that tax cuts gave to the US economy will likely wane.
Market Realist•27 days agoIs the US Economy Showing the First Signs of Cracking?
According to David Rosenberg, the chief economist of Gluskin Sheff, 14 economic reports in August thus far have missed expectations. Among those that have missed the expectations are home sales and Markit PMI (purchasing managers’ index). Rosenberg said in a tweet, “Here we have nearly 3 misses for every beat, and yet the bullish chatter on the economy shows no signs of abating.
Market Realist•27 days agoWhich Gold Miners Could Offer Valuation Upsides after Q2 2018?
The average ratio of the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index and the S&P 500 Index (SPY) is 0.18 compared to the ten-year average of 0.68. While the valuations of broader equities have continued to increase, the valuations of gold stocks haven’t kept the pace, and the ratio has fallen. In this article, we’ll see how individual gold miners look based on their valuations and compared to their histories and their peers.
Market Realist•27 days agoGold Miners Are Deeply Oversold—Is a Bounce around the Corner?
Moving averages help traders and investors make market entry or exit decisions. Usually, if a stock is trading below its moving averages, it indicates that the stock is oversold, and vice versa. As we can see in the above table, all the gold miners we’re reviewing in this series are trading at discounts to their 50-day and 20-day moving averages based on their closing prices on August 17.
Market Realist•27 days agoHow Analysts Expect Gold Miners’ Earnings to Progress
Now that we’ve considered analysts’ revenue estimates for the senior gold miners under review (GDX) in this series, let’s take a look at analysts’ EBITDA estimates.
Market Realist•last monthWhat’s Driving Analysts’ Revenue Forecasts for Gold Miners?
In the previous article, we looked at analysts’ ratings for senior gold mining companies. In this article, we’ll look at analysts’ estimates for those companies’ (GDX) (JNUG) revenues going forward.
Market Realist•last monthWhich Gold Miners Analysts Love after Q2 2018 and Why
In this article, we’ll look at the market sentiments for these companies. We’ll look at analysts’ recommendations, target prices, and potential upsides or downsides for these gold miners.
Market Realist•last monthWhich Gold Miners Could Surprise on the Upside on Free Cash Flow?
FCF (free cash flow) generation is important for gold mining companies (SGDM) (GDX). This excess cash helps miners optimize their financial leverages, invest in projects that can drive long-term value, and provide shareholder returns.
- ETF Trends•last month
Gold ETFs Retreat on Rising Rate Outlook
Gold and gold miner related ETFs plunged Thursday as trade talks and a rising rate outlook helped bolster the U.S. dollar. The SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEArca: GLD) fell 0.9% Thursday as Comex gold futures ...
- Market Realist•last month
Ranking Gold Miners Based on Debt-Repayment Capacity
To a point, companies try to optimize their debt-to-equity mixes. In fact, it isn’t always bad to carry debt if a company can repay it through earnings.
Market Realist•last monthHow Do Gold Miners’ Liquidity Positions Look?
One way to assess a company’s liquidity is to calculate its current ratio. Newmont Mining (NEM) and Kinross Gold (KGC) are doing the best among senior miners with ratios of 4.6x and 3.7x, respectively. Goldcorp (GG) and Yamana Gold (AUY), on the other hand, have the lowest current ratios of 1.01x and 1.04x, respectively.
Market Realist•last monthWhich Gold Miners Are in Sound Financial Health?
As precious metals prices started weakening, investors shifted their focus from high-leverage miners (GDX) (GDXJ) to low-leverage miners with sound growth plans, leading miners to trim their balance sheets. Newmont Mining’s (NEM) net debt at the end of the second quarter was ~$1 billion compared to $1.9 billion at the end of 2016. The improvement was due to its EBITDA improvement and net debt reduction.
Market Realist•last monthWhich Gold Miners Could Grow Their Productions Going Forward?
After making discretionary cuts on exploration and capex for many years, gold miners (GDX) (JNUG) have started to refocus on production growth. Newmont Mining (NEM) has approved eight projects since mid-2014. It’s also still on track to reach commercial production at Subika Underground in the fourth quarter.
Market Realist•last monthWhat Factors Could Support Newmont’s Valuation Multiple?
What Could Drive Newmont Mining Stock in the Rest of 2018? Newmont Mining (NEM) has a forward EV-to-EBITDA multiple of 7.6x, which is the highest among the senior gold miners. Senior miners Kinross Gold (KGC), Barrick Gold (ABX), and Goldcorp (GG) are trading at forward multiples of 3.7x, 5.5x, and 6.3x, respectively.
Market Realist•last monthDoes Gold Miners’ Declining Production Herald Tighter Supply?
Goldcorp (GG) produced 571,000 ounces of gold in the second quarter, a fall of ~10.0% YoY (year-over-year). Barrick Gold (ABX) produced ~1.07 million ounces of gold in the second quarter, reflecting a fall of ~25.0% YoY. Part of Barrick Gold’s lower production was expected due to lower ore grades, recovery at the Barrick Nevada oxide mill, and scheduled maintenance shutdowns at the Barrick Nevada and Pueblo Viejo autoclaves.
Market Realist•last monthAnalyzing Gold Miners’ Beats and Misses after Q2 2018
Among the gold miners (RING) (GDX) we’re discussing in this series, only Newmont Mining (NEM) beat analysts’ expectations in the second quarter. Stock reactions to the companies’ beats and misses and the extent of gold’s beats and misses varied among miners.
Market Realist•last monthWhich Gold Miners Show Upside Potential after Q2 2018?
Gold prices haven’t been able to catch a break even as geopolitical concerns have become more pronounced. On August 15, gold prices fell to a 19-month low of $1,173 per ounce as the US dollar continued its winning streak. The precious metal appears to have lost some of its safe-haven appeal.
