Who Owns GDX?
VanEck Gold Miners ETF — Institutional Ownership & 13F Holdings
$88.19
+2.00 (+2.31%)
Market Cap
$25.7B
Shares Outstanding
298,640,346
Institutional Holders
859
Total Inst. Value
$5.8B
% of Float Held
—
QoQ Holder Change
+384
Institutional data as of Q1 2025
New Positions
270
Closed Positions
79
Increased
204
Decreased
236
Institutional Ownership Trend
Top 10 Institutional Holders(Q1 2025)
| # | Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MORGAN STANLEY | $763.3M | 16,605,435 |
| 2 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | $623.1M | 13,554,517 |
| 3 | UBS Group AG | $478.0M | 10,398,815 |
| 4 | BANK OF MONTREAL /CAN/ | $395.0M | 8,591,681 |
| 5 | Rafferty Asset Management, LLC | $230.2M | 5,007,186 |
| 6 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | $136.6M | 2,971,685 |
| 7 | GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | $136.1M | 2,961,110 |
| 8 | ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | $103.9M | 2,259,565 |
| 9 | BNP PARIBAS FINANCIAL MARKETS | $84.9M | 1,847,935 |
| 10 | RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC | $74.6M | 1,622,583 |
Biggest Buyers & Sellers This Quarter
Top Buyers
| Fund | Shares Added | Value |
|---|---|---|
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | +2.0M | $136.1M |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | +14K | $103.9M |
| BALYASNY ASSET MANAGEMENT L.P. | +260K | $66.4M |
| NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA /FI/ | +1.4M | $63.3M |
| STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP | +35K | $56.5M |
Top Sellers
| Fund | Shares Removed | Value |
|---|---|---|
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | -6.5M | $44.6M |
| JANE STREET GROUP, LLC | -4.9M | $53.9M |
| Rafferty Asset Management, LLC | -4.3M | $230.2M |
| BANK OF MONTREAL /CAN/ | -4.1M | $395.0M |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | -3.8M | $402K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many institutional investors hold GDX?
As of Q1 2025, 859 institutional investors report holding GDX (VanEck Gold Miners ETF) in their 13F filings.
Which hedge fund owns the most GDX?
The largest institutional holder of GDX is MORGAN STANLEY with $763.3M in shares.
Are institutions buying or selling GDX?
This quarter, 270 institutions opened new positions in GDX and 79 closed their positions.
What is 13F institutional ownership?
SEC Form 13F is a quarterly report filed by institutional investment managers with over $100M in qualifying assets. It discloses their US equity holdings, providing transparency into what the largest investors are buying and selling.
How often is institutional ownership data updated?
13F filings are due 45 days after each calendar quarter end (May 15, Aug 14, Nov 14, Feb 14). Data is updated on HedgeTrace as new filings are processed.