Dividend Calendar
GDX Ex-Dividend Dates 2026
Next estimated ex-dividend date: Dec 21, 2026. Every annual ex-dividend date and pay date for VanEck Gold Miners ETF this year — what has been paid so far, and the estimated schedule for the rest of 2026.
Updated October 2026 · 0 ex-dates recorded in 2026
2026 at a glance
Per-share cash declared by ex-date month. Solid boxes are recorded payments; dashed boxes show upcoming dates with their source labels.
Estimated upcoming GDX ex-dividend dates
Projected from GDX's recent annual cadence, paying about 7 days after each ex-date, rolled off weekends and NYSE holidays. Estimates, not announcements — amounts are never projected.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount / share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2026 est. | Dec 28, 2026 est. | — | Estimated |
| Dec 21, 2027 est. | Dec 28, 2027 est. | — | Estimated |
| Dec 21, 2028 est. | Dec 28, 2028 est. | — | Estimated |
2026 GDX ex-dividend dates and pay dates so far
No 2026 ex-dividend date has been recorded yet; the 2025 schedule below is the latest full year.
Amounts are the per-share cash declared on each ex-date, as recorded by our data pipeline — not restated for any later share split, so this table reads as a holder's statement did at the time. For split-adjusted annual totals and growth, see the GDX dividend history page. The final tax character of a distribution (income vs. return of capital) is reported by the issuer after year end. Not investment advice.
2025 GDX dividend calendar
Last year's full schedule for reference: 1 ex-dividend date, $0.633 per share as declared.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount / share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $0.633 | Paid |
Frequently asked questions
When is GDX's next ex-dividend date?
Based on GDX's recent annual cadence, the next ex-dividend date is estimated around Dec 21, 2026, with payment estimated around Dec 28, 2026. This is a projection from the fund's own schedule, not an announced date — the issuer's declaration is the official source.
How often does GDX pay?
VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) has been paying on a annual schedule, with ex-dates typically around the 21st of the month. This page records 19 distributions since Dec 21, 2006.
When does GDX actually pay after the ex-date?
Over its recent distributions, GDX has paid about 7 days after each ex-dividend date. The most recent recorded distribution went ex on Dec 22, 2025 and paid on Dec 26, 2025.
How much has GDX paid in 2026?
No 2026 ex-dividend date has been recorded yet. The last recorded distribution was $0.633 per share on Dec 22, 2025. Data as of October 2026.
Are the estimated dates on this page official?
No. Rows marked "est." are projected from GDX's own recent cadence and rolled off weekends and NYSE holidays. The issuer announces official ex-dividend, record and payment dates, and can change the schedule or the amount at any time. Amounts are never estimated here.