5 Best Materials ETFs

3. VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSEARCA:GDX)

5-Year Price Performance: 59.7%

Total Net Assets as of September 15, 2023: $11.89 billion

Expense Ratio: 0.51%

Number of Holdings: 57

VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSEARCA:GDX) seeks to track the overall performance of companies involved in the gold mining industry. It replicates the MVIS Global Gold Miners Index. The fund, launched in May 2006, is the oldest ETF on our list and happens to be one of the most active ETFs, with an average daily trading volume of 18.08 million shares. VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSEARCA:GDX) claims to provide exposure to industry leaders as its holdings include some of the biggest gold mining companies.