Growth of $10,000 in GDX
VanEck Gold Miners ETF · VanEck
A $10,000 investment compounding at GDX’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 12.6% would reach $107,532 in 20 years. The table shows every combination of averaging period and horizon; returns include dividends and are net of the fund's 0.51% expense ratio. Past performance does not predict future results.
Projection table
| Horizon | At 3-year avg (47.0%) | At 5-year avg (23.7%) | At 10-year avg (12.6%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $68,571 | $28,987 | $18,109 |
| 10 years | $470,205 | $84,023 | $32,792 |
| 15 years | $3,224,263 | $243,556 | $59,382 |
| 20 years | $22,109,244 | $705,989 | $107,532 |
| 25 years | $151,606,337 | $2,046,434 | $194,726 |
| 30 years | $1,039,586,965 | $5,931,948 | $352,621 |
Annualized total returns as of Aug 7, 2026, dividends reinvested. A constant rate is an illustration of compounding — real markets are far bumpier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What would $10,000 in GDX be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 12.6%, $10,000 in GDX would grow to about $32,792 in 10 years and $107,532 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is GDX's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, GDX's annualized total returns were 47.0% over 3 years, 23.7% over 5 years, 12.6% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.51% expense ratio.