Gold ETFs GLD, GDX, and GDXJ have experienced sharply different returns during a recent gold price pullback. GLD, which holds physical gold, fell 7.12%, while GDX and GDXJ, which hold shares in gold mining companies, dropped 13.18% and 14.52% respectively due to operating risks and leverage in mining businesses. Despite short-term volatility, GDX has outperformed GLD and GDXJ over the past year and longer periods, showing miners can amplify gains and losses. Investors should consider these differences when choosing gold exposure, as mining ETFs carry higher risk but potential for greater returns than bullion.
As of Oct 09, 2026 07:41 WIB, GLD, GDX, and GDXJ are all showing positive 1-day changes on Pluang, with GDX leading at +1.92%, followed by GDXJ at +1.52%, and GLD at +1.10%. GDX holds a market cap of $25.65 billion and sees the highest trading volume among the three at 20,709,928 shares. This data highlights the ongoing investor interest in gold mining ETFs despite their higher volatility compared to physical gold holdings like GLD.
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