VanEck Junior Gold Miners vs Southern Copper Corp — how do they compare? VanEck Junior Gold Miners trades at $92.21, while Southern Copper Corp trades at $175.13 (market cap $151.46B). The key difference: Southern Copper Corp pays a 2.2% dividend while VanEck Junior Gold Miners pays none, and Southern Copper Corp is trading nearer its 52-week high, VanEck Junior Gold Miners nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| GDXJ | SCCO | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $156.19 | $218.85 |
52-Week Low | $64.22 | $90.54 |
Market Cap | — | $151.46B |
Enterprise Value | — | $153.52B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.2% |
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SCCO trades at $175.9, down 3.55% today, with a bullish technical signal from moving averages and neutral oscillators. The company reported strong earnings beats in recent quarters, with Q1 2026 EPS of $1.90 exceeding the $1.82 estimate. Revenue grew to $13.42 billion in 2025, and net income margin expanded to 34.13%. A $1.00 dividend was declared for H1 2026, payable on May 29, 2026.
Outlook remains positive due to robust profitability and growth, but high valuation ratios (P/E 30.73, P/S 10.51) and mixed analyst sentiment pose risks. Copper demand from AI and electrification trends supports long-term prospects, yet price volatility and economic cycles are key concerns for investors.
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GDXJ provides exposure to small and mid-cap companies in the global gold and silver mining industry. It focuses on 'junior' miners involved in exploration and early production, featuring 2026 leaders like Pan American Silver and Coeur Mining.
Read more on GDXJ →Southern Copper Corp is an integrated producer of copper and other minerals and operates the mining, smelting, and refining facilities in Peru and Mexico. Its production includes copper, molybdenum, zinc, and silver. The company operates through the following segments: Peruvian operations, Mexican open-pit operations, and Mexican underground mining operations. Southern Copper generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of copper and the rest from the sale of non-copper products, such as molybdenum, silver, zinc, lead, and gold. Its geographical segments are The Americas, Europe, and Asia.
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