Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF is an exchange traded fund incorporated in the USA. The Fund's objective is to replicate as closely as possible before fees and expenses the price and yield performance of the Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners Index. The Fund will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the Fund's benchmark index.

Performance

TODAY	1 DAY	5 DAY	10 DAY	1 MO	3 MO	6 MO	1 YR	2 YR	5 YR
1.7%	1.7%	0.8%	-10.6%	-9.2%	-32.0%	-48.2%	-38.3%	-66.2%	0.0

Technical

ALPHA	BETA	R2	STD DEV
-0.0215	0.933	0.124	0.111

• ETF Performance Report: April

  04-30-2013 03:16 PM by Tom Lydon

  After hitting historic highs, followed by a prompt pullback in the middle of April, the equity markets and stock exchange change traded funds are making another run at the record peak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 1.8% over the past month. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Compo...

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• Gold Miner ETFs: When Will Sentiment Turn on Most-Hated Sector?

  04-22-2013 02:51 PM by Tom Lydon

  Gold miner ETFs are the proverbial falling knife and a lot of fingers have been lopped off the past year. Miner stocks have fallen harder than gold prices during the recent swoon, but the hated sector may finally get its chance to shine. Gold miners are trading near multi-year...

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• Largest Weekly Selloff of the Year Weighs on Stock ETFs

  04-19-2013 02:55 PM by Tom Lydon

  Disappointing economic data, coupled with the tragic Boston bombing at the beginning of the week, pushed the equities market and stock exchange traded funds off their all-time highs. Despite trimming some of the losses experienced earlier in the week, the Dow Jones Industrial ...

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• Gold Slump Weighs Heavily on Precious Metal Miner ETFs

  04-19-2013 01:21 PM by Tom Lydon

  The precious metals exchange traded fund market is taking a beating as gold prices slump and most precious metal mining companies take heavy losses. The worst performing miner exchange traded fund  is Global X Gold Explorers ETF (NYSEArca: GLDX), down 33.4% over the past month. ...

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• Gold Miner ETFs: Falling Knife or Turnaround Play?

  03-07-2013 10:32 AM by Tom Lydon

  Gold miner ETFs have been brutal to investors for years, sort of a falling knife and a value trap wrapped into one. The sector has trended lower since late 2011 despite some violent rallies along the way. Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDX) rallied more than 4% o...

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• Five Reasons Why Gold ETFs and Miners Could Shine in 2013

  01-21-2013 06:15 AM by Tom Lydon

  Gold exchange traded funds have remained relatively flat so far this year, but S&P Capital IQ analysts expect the precious metal to strengthen this year as loose monetary policies debase global currencies and low gold supply support prices. "S&P Capital IQ Equity Resea...

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• Defensive ETFs to Shield Against the Fiscal Cliff

  12-14-2012 04:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  The economy and markets are humming along, but potential risks still loom, namely the so-called fiscal cliff. For the more pessimistic investors, it could be time to look over some defensive exchange traded fund options. While Mohamed El-Erian, chief executive officer at Pacif...

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• Obama Victory Seen Bullish for Gold ETFs

  11-07-2012 08:40 AM by Tom Lydon

  Gold ETFs continued to rise Wednesday morning in the wake of President Barack Obama's election victory as traders positioned for more quantitative easing from the Federal Reserve. The precious metal's price spiked back above $1,700 an ounce on Tuesday. "If Obama is reelected, ...

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• The Outlook for Gold Miner ETFs

  09-11-2012 03:50 PM by Tom Lydon

  Current valuations for gold mining stocks and exchange traded funds are offering opportunity to investors in comparison to the metal itself. As central banks boost their gold holdings, miners will benefit as demand for the precious metal keeps rising. "It's at the point where ...

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• The Case for Gold Miner ETFs

  08-09-2012 09:49 AM by Tom Lydon

  Gold investors have two choices when they want exposure to the metal - either the physical bullion or gold miners. Exchange traded funds that focus in on the miners have underperformed relative to the precious metal, but both are favored for the next few years by S&P Capital ...

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• Comparing the Largest Gold Miner ETFs

  07-31-2012 03:39 PM by Tom Lydon

  Gold miner exchange traded funds have become a popular tool for investors to gain exposure to gold, without investing in futures. Although gold miner funds like the Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) do not track gold prices spot on, they do rely on the precious metals' s...

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• Three Gold Miner ETF Options

  07-30-2012 06:12 PM by Tom Lydon

  Gold traders can directly access the precious metals through exchange traded funds. But for those seeking to gain exposure to the supply side, there are a few gold miner ETFs available. Gold miner ETFs have been terrible performers versus bullion in recent years with many inve...

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• Tom Lydon on FOX Business: Gold Miners on the Rise?

  07-30-2012 01:16 PM by John Spence

  Tom Lydon appeared on FOX Business today to discuss why gold miner stock valuations and gold prices are so out of whack. Watch the FOX Business video to see the full interview.

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• ETF Chart of the Day: Gold Miners

  07-26-2012 11:04 AM by Paul Weisbruch, Street One Financial

  Yesterday, on a gap up in spot Gold prices (GLD and IAU up 1.40%), we saw predominantly call buying activity in a Gold Miners Equity ETF, Market Vectors TR Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX). GDX has amassed more than $8 billion since its inception in 2006, and has exposure to names ...

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• Gold Miner ETFs Get Back on Track

  06-11-2012 07:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Gold miner ETFs recently reached a nine-week high thanks to a recovery after the steep sell-off. Gold producers still show positive technical and fundamental aspects that could provide further support. Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDX) is about 20% higher from its...

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• Have Gold Miner ETFs Finally Reached the Turning Point?

  06-01-2012 01:56 PM by John Spence

  Gold miner ETFs have been the proverbial falling knife that has lopped off the fingers off many traders and investors who have tried to call a bottom in this beleaguered sector in recent years. After several head fakes, are we finally seeing the fabled recovery in gold miner s...

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• Will Miner ETFs Finally Emerge from Gold's Shadow?

  05-13-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Gold miner stocks are underperforming bullion prices to a degree seldom seen in the past three decades. Essentially, the spread between gold miner shares and spot gold prices is near a 30-year low. Gold has been stifled over the last two months and even dropped below its $1,60...

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• Natural Gas ETF Rebound Continues with 9% Weekly Advance

  05-12-2012 08:45 AM by Tom Lydon

  The largest exchange traded fund following natural gas futures was the top gainer in ETFs this week with a 9% rally, stirring hopes that the recovery in natural gas prices is real. Natural Gas. The U.S. Energy Information Administration revealed a smaller-than-expected increas...

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• Gold Miner ETFs Bounce on Heavy Volume

  05-09-2012 12:27 PM by John Spence

  Gold miner ETFs saw a big turnaround Wednesday on heavy volume, raising hopes the long-suffering sector has finally hit bottom. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) rallied 3.1% in afternoon trade while its small-cap counterpart Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners (NYSEArc...

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• Gold Miner ETF Falls to New 52-Week Low

  05-03-2012 01:04 PM by John Spence

  The largest ETF that invests in gold miners dropped to a fresh 52-week low on Thursday as producers saddled with higher costs continue to lag bullion prices. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) was down 4% on Thursday and has shed more than 20% the past three months. ...

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• ETFs for Gold and Miner Stocks

  05-02-2012 10:51 AM by Tom Lydon

  The weak U.S. dollar and ongoing Eurozone debt crisis are attracting investors to gold. Bullion and mining exchange traded funds are among the best tools to gain exposure to the precious metal. "In an attempt to avoid a deflationary spiral the Federal Reserve engaged in succe...

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• Junior Gold Miners ETF Breaking Resistance, Beating Large-Caps

  05-01-2012 10:29 AM by John Spence

  A long-suffering ETF following junior gold miner stocks is outperforming its large-cap peers after breaking above a resistance trend line. Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDXJ) is down more than 20% the past three months to trade near its lowest levels since early...

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• Capitulation Time for Gold Miner ETFs?

  04-05-2012 03:14 PM by John Spence

  An exchange traded fund indexed to large-cap gold miners continued its downward spiral this week with a 7% loss on falling precious metal prices. Many investors appear to be throwing in the towel on the beleaguered sector. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) touched a f...

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• Don't Get Fooled by an ETF's Name

  04-01-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Investors should never be fooled into trading an exchange traded fund based solely on its moniker, lest they discover some nasty surprises down the line. While their moniker may give a sense of the what the investment covers, individuals will still need to do some homework on the...

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• Gold Miner ETF Falls to 52-Week Low

  03-20-2012 09:11 AM by Tom Lydon

  An exchange traded fund that invests in gold miner stocks dropped to a new 52-week low on Tuesday, falling along with bullion prices in March. Miner stocks have trailed gold prices in recent years. Investors are walking away from gold producers and moving into bullion ETFs, pu...

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• Gold Miner ETFs Lose Their Luster

  03-15-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Gold miner exchange traded funds are trailing gold prices downward as the more optimistic outlook upends the safe-haven aspect of the precious metal, pushing investors to riskier areas. Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDX) and Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (N...

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• The Case for Junior Gold Miner ETFs

  02-29-2012 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Gold miner stocks and exchange traded funds are beginning to show improvements as gold prices inch back to $1,800 an ounce once again. Investors, though, may find that small-cap or "junior" gold miners could outperform their larger counterparts. Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF ...

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• Gold Miner ETFs Ride Bullion Toward $1,800

  02-28-2012 12:18 PM by John Spence

  Gold miner exchange traded funds were among the best-performing sector ETFs on Tuesday as the precious metal continued to march toward $1,800 an ounce. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) and Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDXJ) were up nearly 2% in recent...

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• Gold Miner ETFs May be Near Turning Point

  02-23-2012 08:47 AM by John Spence

  Gold miner exchange traded funds may be gathering strength to finally outperform bullion on low valuations and a shift to gold-related stocks. Gold producers are heading for an "inflection point" triggering a rally, Barrick Gold Corp. (NYSE: ABX) CEO Aaron Regent told Bloomber...

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• List of Top Gold ETFs

  02-13-2012 01:15 PM by Tom Lydon

  Gold prices are hovering above $1,700 an ounce and ETFs that invest in the precious metal could move higher in 2012 on Europe's lingering debt crisis and further monetary easing from central banks. Gold prices dropped 1.2% for the week ended Feb. 10, settling at around $1,725 ...

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• Small-Cap Gold Miner ETF Jumps Nearly 30% in a Month

  01-30-2012 12:43 PM by Tom Lydon

  An exchange traded fund indexed to small-cap gold miner stocks is among the best unleveraged ETFs over the past month with a gain of nearly 30%. Are miner ETFs going to finally catch up to the price of gold? Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDXJ) is up 28.4% over t...

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• Gold Miner ETFs Rise to Test 200-Day Average

  01-27-2012 10:57 AM by John Spence

  Gold miner exchange traded funds are among the top ETF performers this week, getting a boost from higher precious metal prices following the Federal Reserve's decision to extend its low-rate pledge out to late 2014. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) and Market Vectors...

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• Gold Miner ETFs Soar After Fed's Low-Rate Pledge

  01-25-2012 02:50 PM by Tom Lydon

  Exchange traded funds tracking gold miners surged Wednesday on heavy trading volume after the Federal Reserve announced its commitment to maintaining low interest rates until late 2014 and the prospect of higher inflation. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) was up 5% a...

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• Miner ETFs Bounce Off 52-Week Lows

  01-08-2012 07:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Hard-hit mining stocks rallied last week along with precious metals exchange traded funds after the sector suffered through a bleak 2011. Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDX) and Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDXJ) are both higher over the past fiv...

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• Gold Miner ETFs Sink to New 52-Week Low

  12-28-2011 02:55 PM by John Spence

  Gold miner exchange traded funds stumbled Wednesday along with bullion prices, dragging the stock ETFs to fresh 52-week lows. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) fell 3% while Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDXJ) was down nearly 4%. Leveraged ETFs f...

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• Gold Miner ETFs May Bring in Dividend Hunters

  12-28-2011 08:11 AM by Tom Lydon

  Exchange traded funds tracking gold miners are caught in a downdraft, along with gold prices, coming off the Christmas weekend. Miner ETFs have underperformed gold by a wide margin this year, but some companies are raising dividends, especially the junior miner category. Marke...

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• Gold Miner ETFs Look to Catch Up to Bullion in 2012

  12-22-2011 08:14 AM by Tom Lydon

  Gold miner exchange traded funds have lagged the price of bullion in 2011 and are poised to end the year with losses. Will 2012 be the year that miner stocks can finally close the performance gap with gold prices? Many gold mining companies are expecting the price of gold to ...

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• Gold Miner ETFs Fall 4% as Stocks, Metal Weaken

  12-12-2011 12:23 PM by John Spence

  Gold miner exchange traded funds were hit with a double whammy on Monday as stocks and precious metals weakened on concerns Europe will slip into recession despite last week's ECB moves. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) and Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) ...

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• Miner ETFs Fall Harder Than Gold in Metals Sell-Off

  12-08-2011 02:06 PM by John Spence

  Exchange traded funds that invest in gold miner stocks fell more than bullion-backed ETFs during Thursday's sell-off in precious metals in what has become a familiar pattern this year. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) fell 2.5% at last check Thursday while iShares Go...

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• ETF Chart of the Day: Miners

  12-06-2011 09:11 AM by Paul Weisbruch, Street One Financial

  Late last week we saw the emergence of put buyers in XME (SPDR S&P Metals and Mining) as the exchange traded fund failed to close at recent highs after mid morning Friday strength, and finished down 0.61%. XME had a strong showing last week, rising over 15% from the previo...

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• Are Gold Miner ETFs Undervalued?

  11-30-2011 12:04 PM by John Spence

  Is hedge fund manager David Einhorn correct when he says a "substantial disconnect has developed between the price of gold and the mining companies" that makes gold miner exchange traded funds a screaming buy? Valuations on gold mining stocks have fallen to their cheapest leve...

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• Miner ETFs Pause for Breath, Follow Metals Lower

  11-10-2011 04:15 PM by Tom Lydon

  Exchange traded funds that invest in gold and silver mining stocks followed precious metal prices lower on Thursday. Yet some portfolio managers are betting miner stocks may be ready to take the leadership role after trailing metal prices for years. Market Vectors Gold Mine...

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• Gold Miner ETF Aims for 2011 High; Einhorn Buys

  11-07-2011 09:33 AM by John Spence

  Gold miner stocks have bounced about 9% over the past month to outperform gold prices, raising hopes that miner exchange traded funds can make up ground after lagging bullion for years. "The gains in the mining sector are outpacing the gains in the broader equity markets whil...

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• Gold, Silver Miner ETFs Suffer Tough Week

  10-22-2011 07:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Gold and silver miner exchange traded funds took a small respite Friday from a week of heavy losses, bolstered by the glimmer of hope that European leaders will come to a solution on their troubled finances. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) lost nearly 7% last week, ...

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• Gold Miner ETF Hits Resistance; Volume Declines

  10-17-2011 01:19 PM by Tom Lydon

  An exchange traded fund indexed to gold miner stocks was down 2% on Monday. The miner ETF has run into resistance at its 200-day moving average, while trading volume has been declining during the October rally. Yet some investors think valuations in gold miners are compelling,...

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• Investors Weigh Gold Miner ETFs, Dividends

  09-23-2011 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  While gold prices have skyrocketed over the last couple of years, gold miner stocks and exchange traded funds have been lagging behind. Gold producers, though, are beginning to entice investors with higher dividend payouts. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) has a 12-m...

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• Investors Shift Into Gold Miner ETFs

  09-21-2011 08:29 AM by John Spence

  Gold miner stocks have outperformed bullion over the past month and caught the attention of investors, who have channeled money into exchange traded funds tracking the shares. "Gold mining stocks have lagged the performance of the yellow metal so badly in 2011 that one of Wall...

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• Gold Miners ETF Pares Gains After Breakout

  09-06-2011 10:00 AM by John Spence

  An exchange traded fund that invests in gold miners pared its gains Tuesday after an early rally, following the fund's recent breakout. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) was fractionally positive after rallying as much as 3%. Last week, the miners ETF rose to a new 52...

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• Tom Lydon on CNBC: Gold as a Momentum Play

  09-01-2011 01:16 PM by John Spence

  Tom Lydon appeared on CNBC's "The Call" this morning to discuss gold as a momentum play, as well as gold miner exchange traded funds. Tom offers his thoughts on ways to invest in gold and miner stocks. Watch the CNBC video to see the full interview.

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• Gold Miners ETF Near All-Time High

  08-31-2011 10:53 AM by John Spence

  An exchange traded fund tracking gold miners is back near the top of the range it has been stuck in for over a year, and some technical analysts think the ETF is poised to break out to a new record high. "When these sort of consolidations take place, I like to give the benefit...

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• Gold ETF Holdings Climb to Record on Debt Uncertainty

  08-01-2011 05:37 PM by Tom Lydon

  Assets in exchange traded funds that follow gold prices are at an all-time high as more investors tap the liquid vehicles to get exposure to the precious metal. Holdings in exchange traded products backed by gold climbed a record $113 billion on July 29, according to data from...

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• Gold Miner ETFs Rally Back Near Lifetime Highs

  07-25-2011 02:49 PM by John Spence

  A rally in exchange traded funds that invest in gold miners has carried the sector ETFs close to their all-time highs from late 2010. Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDX) is reasserting its relative uptrend against the S&P 500 as the fund eyes a new record relati...

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• Gold, Silver Miner ETFs Follow Metals Prices Higher

  07-07-2011 04:21 PM by Tom Lydon

  Investors in exchange traded funds that track gold and silver miners are hoping their recent bounce along with precious metals prices signals a reversal from the downtrend since April. Europe's debt crisis heating up has helped push gold and silver prices higher, and miner sto...

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• Van Eck Lowers Costs on 5 ETFs

  05-06-2011 12:51 PM by Tom Lydon

  Van Eck announced it cut expense ratios for five of its Market Vectors exchange traded funds (ETFs). The changes are effective as of May 1 and are guaranteed for one year. The total net operating costs of these funds will in turn be reduced. The lower costs will also put the p...

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• Why Miner ETFs Are Lagging Behind Metal Prices

  05-03-2011 02:26 PM by Tom Lydon

  Even before the steep correction in gold and silver exchange traded funds this week, ETFs for miner stocks were trailing precious-metals prices. When we see commodity prices shoot higher, we naturally expect commodity-producer ETFs to reap the benefits. However, as precious me...

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• Miner ETFs Follow Gold Higher

  04-14-2011 11:03 AM by John Spence

  An exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds small-cap gold miner stocks was up more than 2% Thursday afternoon, tracking the move higher in gold and other metals. Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDXJ) added 2.6% in recent trades. Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSEA...

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• Tom Lydon on CNBC – Commodity ETFs in a Bubble?

  04-11-2011 09:21 AM by Tom Lydon

  Tom Lydon appeared on The Call this morning to discuss commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs). Gold and silver are getting a lot of attention, but there are many more choices to help fend off inflation. Watch the CNBC video to see the full interview.

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• Gold And Silver Miner ETFs Break Out

  04-07-2011 04:12 AM by Tom Lydon

  Gold and silver miner exchange traded funds (ETFs) are breaking out as precious-metals prices are rising fast. Gold futures hit a new high Wednesday, and silver prices are up over 27% this year alone. [Gold, Silver ETFs Sparkle As Metals Hit New Highs.] Market Vectors Gold Min...

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• Tom Lydon Talks Gold ETFs on CNBC

  04-06-2011 11:37 AM by Tom Lydon

  Today on Power Lunch, Tom discusses reasons to be bullish on gold and exchange traded funds (ETFs) to play gold. Watch the full interview here.

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• ETFs Start Strong As Gold, Treasury Yields Rise

  04-06-2011 07:52 AM by Tom Lydon

  Exchange traded funds (ETFs) opened strong on Wall Street Wednesday as gold rallied to a new high and Treasury prices slipped. Gold futures rallied above $1,460 an ounce to a new intraday record and silver prices hit a 31-year high Wednesday, as investors flocked to the safe ...

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• ETFs Closed Flat On Fed Comments

  04-05-2011 03:40 PM by Tom Lydon

  Exchange traded funds (ETFs) closed not far from where they opened after the Federal Reserve released minutes from its most recent meeting that showed members of the central bank are split about inflation. The Federal Reserve is planning how to end years of ultra-loose moneta...

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• Miner, Coffee And Semiconductor ETFs Lead Rally

  04-05-2011 12:30 PM by John Spence

  Exchange traded funds (ETFs) tracking miners, coffee futures and semiconductor stocks paced Tuesday's gainers as the commodity markets again stole the spotlight. Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDX) and Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDXJ) were both...

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• ETFs Rally on Jobs Growth and Tech Stocks

  03-30-2011 03:23 PM by Tom Lydon

  Exchange traded funds (ETFs) closed broadly higher Wednesday, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average to a nearly six-week closing high, helped by enthusiasm for a private-sector report on March jobs growth and a rally in telecom stocks. U.S. private employers added more tha...

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• Gold ETFs Ease Back from Record Highs

  03-28-2011 04:39 AM by John Spence

  The largest exchange traded fund (ETF) tracking gold prices, SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEArca: GLD), was set to ease back from last week's record high at Monday's open as precious metals have received a tailwind from a weaker dollar. The $56 billion gold ETF spiked as high as $141.2...

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• Precious Metal, Energy Shares Lift ETFs

  03-23-2011 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Exchange traded funds (ETFs) edged higher on Wednesday as a rise in mining and energy shares offset worries about unrest in the Middle East and North Africa, while analysts saw more gains in oil ahead. Sales of new U.S. homes sank to a record low in February and prices were t...

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• ETFs Rally On Corporate Mergers And Stability In Japan

  03-21-2011 03:03 PM by Tom Lydon

  Exchange traded funds (ETFs) rallied Monday for a third straight day, finding support from corporate mergers and signs that Japan may be closer to stabilizing the nuclear crisis at its earthquake-hit plant. Crude-oil futures gained Monday as conflict in Libya escalated, with ...

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• What Gold to Own With ETFs

  03-12-2011 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Gold prices rose after the earthquake in Japan renewed interest in safe-haven investing of the metal and related-exchange traded funds (ETFs).  Matt Whitaker for The Wall Street Journal reports the most actively traded contract for April delivery, rose $9.30, to settle at $1,421....

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• Alternative Ways to Play Gold With ETFs

  02-28-2011 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) are all the rage these days, and some of the most popular funds are the most successful. However, there are some lesser-known funds that can give you access to gold, as well. [Gold ETFs Show Their Safe Haven Mettle.] Gold miner funds are a ...

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• How Gold Miner ETFs Stay Strong, Even As Prices Cool

  02-18-2011 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Although gold prices have retreated from their highs, gold miner exchange traded funds (ETFs) are still a viable way to profit from the still-elevated prices. Gold miners are on a tear these days. Here's why: Gold prices may not be at records anymore, but they are still hi...

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• What's Got Gold Miner ETFs Down?

  01-09-2011 01:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Despite sky-high gold prices, even after this most recent pullback, gold miner exchange traded funds (ETFs) are suddenly feeling some pain. What gives? Gold prices gained 25% last year and gold miner ETFs did even better; Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) finished the...

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• November’s Top-Performing ETFs

  12-02-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  While the stock markets were stuck in sideways trading for most of November, commodities picked up the slack. Silver rallied on the strength of gold and the energy sector reported higher profits. Silver. Global holdings in silver-backed ETFs stand at more than 448,887,000 mil...

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• Why Junior Gold Miners ETF Shines

  11-22-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  This year has been all about gold, gold, gold. In an asset class that's booming, what has set the junior gold miners exchange traded fund (ETF) apart from the pack? It's been a great year for gold miners. Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDXJ) is the ETF for...

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• ETF Spotlight: Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners (GDXJ)

  11-10-2010 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  ETF Spotlight on Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDXJ), part of a weekly series. Assets: $2 billion Objective: Tracks the Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners Index, which holds small- and mid-cap companies that generate at least 50% of their revenues from gold or...

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• ETFs Mixed on Wave of Dealmaking

  11-09-2010 08:30 AM by Tom Lydon

  A round of corporate dealmaking has the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) mixed as they try to suss out the ultimate impact. Oil giant Chevron Corp (NYSE: CVX) announced that it plans on acquiring Atlas Energy (NYSE: ATLS) in a deal valued at $4.3 billion. The news has ...

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• 4 Ways to Get Gold ETF Exposure

  11-05-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) are apparently this season's must-have portfolio item. Market watchers, however, are divided about how much steam the metal has left. The idea of gold prices hitting $10,000 per ounce sounds ludicrous to some – perhaps as ludicrous as gold r...

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• 4 Reasons Gold ETFs Are Still A Popular Bet

  10-26-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Gold shares and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are raking in the assets, as the metal is up 21% this year. But many traders are beginning to wonder whether market conditions are in place to continue gold's momentum. Analysts and market watchers say that the fundamentals driving ...

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• Metals ETFs May Face CFTC Scrutiny

  09-23-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Over the last few years, commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been watched and scrutinized by regulators. In the wake of an onslaught of new ETFs that give exposure to precious metals, the CFTC might now start taking a look at miners. There have been a number of new ETF...

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• Gold ETF Soars to Record Highs

  09-08-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  A slowing economic recovery, falling equities, trouble in Europe and a general feeling of concern pervading the markets have converged to send investors rushing to the safe-haven of gold exchange traded funds (ETFs). Gold prices are responding in kind. Gold traded near a recor...

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• The Top 5 ETFs of August

  09-01-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Volatility and uncertainty in the markets have driven investors to safer bets in exchange traded funds (ETFs). Take a look at the top five ETFs for August and you'll see a trend emerge... Treasury Bonds. Yields on Treasury bonds are sinking faster than a lead balloon. The yie...

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• Gold Miner ETFs Riding High After Earnings

  08-11-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Gold exchange traded fund (ETF) investors aren't the only ones on the market benefiting from higher gold prices. It's also translated into a satisfying earnings season for miners. The second quarter was kind to gold miners: According to Forbes, Goldcorp. (NYSE: GG) said th...

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• How to Play China's Move With Gold ETFs

  08-04-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Gold has a new heavyweight in the market, and it could move gold exchange traded funds (ETFs). China, the world's largest producer and consumer of gold, is striking out for a greater stake in gold, even as sideways markets keep the metal trading in a tight range. The People's ...

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• Gold Miner ETFs: A Better Option?

  07-23-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  For investors who don't want to deal with the tax implications of futures-backed gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) or those that hold the physical metal, gold miner funds may be an appealing option. Almost 70 respected economists, academics, gold analysts and market commentato...

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• How to Choose the Right Gold ETF for You

  07-09-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Gold has been on a torrid upswing over the past few years, reflecting investors' fears of inflation and recession. Accompanying that rise has been the increasing popularity of gold exchange traded funds (ETFs). When it comes to knowing which one you should own, though, it's a mat...

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• Gold ETFs: Ready to Explode?

  07-08-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  It's hard to tell where the market and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are headed these days. The bears are clamoring for safe havens in U.S. Treasuries and commodities, while the bulls are clinging onto any positive economic news they can lay their hands on. The S&P 500 is up a...

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• Crisis in Europe: ETFs for a Greek Tragedy

  06-17-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  After getting punched around in recent weeks, euro currency exchange traded funds (ETFs) have surged 2.6% in the last week alone. The question being asked now is, "Is the worst over?" The most recent news emerging from Europe is hardly music to anyone's ears: A downgrade o...

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• The Case for Investing In Gold ETFs

  06-13-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) serve several functions in both good times and bad. These days, we're seeing it primarily working as a safe haven for investors. If you're among the worried, you have a number of options when it comes to getting exposure. Gold has been on a ho...

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• Gold Prices Give Gold Miner ETFs a Charge

  06-10-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Even though gold prices pulled back today, gold miners should still reap the rewards of bigger profit margins as long as the price remains at its elevated levels. And there lies one of the benefits of gold miner exchange traded funds (ETFs). Gold for August delivery settled do...

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• 5 Things to Consider Before You Buy That Gold ETF

  05-20-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Ongoing concerns about the direction of both the U.S. and global economies has once again thrust gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) into the spotlight. But before you take on this popular save-haven tool, there are five things you should know. Gold has a lot of appeal in a lot ...

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• ETFs That Could Benefit as BRICs Get Stronger

  05-17-2010 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Last year, leaders from Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) floated the idea of conducting trade without relying on the U.S. dollar as a reserve currency. At the group's second summit in Brazil last month, BRIC countries voiced the need for big changes that could add to the st...

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• 4 Reasons Gold ETFs Are Surging Again

  05-12-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  It feels like 2008 all over again. Fear about continued market volatility coupled with a wave of bullish sentiment for gold has pushed prices for the yellow metal and its largest physically-backed exchange traded fund (ETF) to record highs. Despite Europe's $1 trillion bailout...

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• As a Haven or a Hedge, Gold and Silver ETFs Have Appeal

  05-11-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Gold and silver exchange traded funds (ETFs) might move up and down with the whims of the broader market, but make no mistake: these investments have wide range of appeal and applications for any investors. The most recent swings in the prices of gold and silver were a direct...

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• How Gold ETFs Got Their Groove Back

  05-06-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  As the uncertainty of Europe continues to spill over into the markets, gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) are reacting to all the swerves and bumps by inching higher. The yellow metal, which has been sitting at stage right lately, is finally getting another chance in the spotligh...

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• Possible Mining Tax Smacks Gold Miner, Australia ETFs

  05-04-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  A hefty tax could be in the offing for Australia's miner's and other natural resource companies. Although it's not official yet, it has many pondering what the impact would be for related exchange traded funds (ETFs) as well as one of the world's largest mining sectors.  Can...

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• Gold Miners Report Strong Earnings; Own Them In This ETF

  04-29-2010 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  A bevy of gold miners reported first-quarter earnings this week, and the results were nothing short of stellar. If you're looking to ride the current gold rush, you may want to consider gaining exposure through gold-miner related exchange traded funds (ETFs). Newmont Mining (N...

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• Why Gold Miner ETFs Are Striking While the Iron Is Hot

  04-21-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  The elevated price of gold has gold miners and exchange traded funds (ETFs) holding their shares salivating. If gold's price remains as high as it is now, deals and investments could shift the gold mining landscape for good. These days, gold is trading above $1,100 an ounce co...

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• Why Gold Miner ETFs Are Outperforming Gold

  04-08-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Gold miner exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been outperforming gold ETFs for the last month. Gold certainly hasn't been a slouch this year, at least managing to grip tight to its current price levels. But why are gold miners leaving them in the dust? Market Vectors Gold Mine...

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• Gold ETFs May Be a Golden Opportunity

  04-05-2010 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  John Paulson, the famed investor who scored about $20 billion on a bet against subprime mortgages, has recently been placing a huge wager on gold. Interested investors can look to exchange traded funds (ETFs) as a cost-effective way to invest in gold, as well; especially if the d...

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• The Top ETFs to Capture Gold's Allure

  03-29-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Gold has been a reliable store of value for centuries and today it's no different. Investors looking to help keep their wealth intact during troubled times should consider a 21st century option in investing in gold: exchange traded funds (ETFs). When the economy looks shaky, j...

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• How Metals ETFs Changed Investing

  03-23-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  It once was all about the Benjamins, but now it seems to be all about the metals. Access to the metals market is expanding at a phenomenal rate with the aid of exchange traded funds (ETFs). The popularity of the ETFs reveals the growing acceptance of commodities as a useful portf...

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• Gold Miner ETFs Quiet, But Maybe Not for Long

  03-18-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) haven't been shining quite the way they did last year; year-to-date, they're up a scant 2% or so. But those who extract and produce the gold aren't letting that get them down. Gold may not have a banner year this year, but a recovery that lurc...

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• Your Guide to Investing in Metals ETFs

  03-02-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Fashion Week in New York just wrapped up, but one white-hot trend probably didn't come up: metals exchange traded fund (ETF) investing. Thanks to deficits and continuing concerns about the global economy, these ETFs have become more popular than ever. An increasing federal de...

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• Gold ETFs: Junior Miners, Bullion Get a Boost

  02-02-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Gold prices and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are adding to their gains on improved confidence about debt in the Eurozone and Washington's moves to assist small businesses. Gold has also been given some support by a better-than-expected fourth-quarter GDP of 5.7% and an increas...

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• Mining ETFs: Their Time to Shine?

  12-24-2009 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Gold prices have dropped off and miners associated with the precious metal have been dragged along with them. However,  mining exchange traded funds (ETFs) have felt these steep declines before, and each decline has only made them stronger. Will this time be any different? Aft...

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• Experts Weigh In: Where Gold ETFs Are Going In 2010

  12-17-2009 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Gold and gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) shattered records this year. With two weeks to go, investors are now thinking about what 2010 has in store for the popular precious metal. Gold's amazing advance this year could be marked by high volatility and corrections along the w...

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• Junior Gold Miner ETF Luring Investors As Gold Tops Records

  12-01-2009 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  An exchange traded fund (ETF) aimed at the small- and mid-cap gold mining companies has already been greeted with some solid, impressive interest among investors. Market Vectors Gold Miners Juniors (NYSEArca: GDXJ) is up 7% since its Nov. 11 launch, piquing the interest of inv...

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• The Gold ETF Rally: Is It Here to Stay?

  11-24-2009 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  This year gold has experienced a surge in price as the U.S. dollar has weakened and investors have flocked to safety. But does this rally in exchange traded funds (ETFs) have legs, or is it gearing up to wind down? National Public Radio noted that gold prices hit a fresh reco...

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• New Van Eck ETF Tracks Gold Mining Juniors

  11-11-2009 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Van Eck, the provider of one of the top-performing gold-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) this year, has launched a new fund today targeting the small- and mid-cap gold mining companies. Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDXJ) is the latest fund from Van Eck. The index giv...

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Number of Holdings: 76

%	Ticker	Name	Sector	Market Cap	Country
4.9%	ARCN	Argonaut Gold Inc	Materials	975750000	Canada
4.7%	TXGCN	Torex Gold Resources...	Materials	824840000	Canada
3.7%	LIGOSP	LionGold Corp Ltd	Materials	1051010000	China
3.5%	CGGCN	China Gold Internati...	Materials	1157370000	Canada
3.2%	AZKUS	Aurizon Mines Ltd	Materials	619140000	United States
2.9%	SSLCN	Sandstorm Gold Ltd	Materials	702750000	Canada
2.8%	OGCCN	OceanaGold Corp	Materials	631060000	Canada
2.7%	HK	China Precious Metal...	Materials	5655950000	China
2.6%	PRUCN	Perseus Mining Ltd	Materials	613670000	Canada
2.6%	SVMUS	Silvercorp Metals In...	Materials	498680000	United States

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