VANECK GOLD MINERS ETF (GDX) Technical Analysis
NYSEARCA:GDX • US92189F1066
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GDX Technical Rating and Analysis
We assign a technical rating of 5 out of 10 to GDX. In the last year, GDX was one of the better performers, although we are getting mixed signals now in both the short and medium term time frames.
- In the last month GDX has a been trading in the 87.73 - 117.17 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the lows of this range.
- Prices have been falling strongly lately, it is better to avoid new long positions here.
- Looking at the yearly performance, GDX did better than 92% of all other stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by GDX over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
- GDX has an average volume of 28787100 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
- The short term trend is negative, but the long term trend is still positive. So although the long term is still positive, this may be a trend turning.
- GDX is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so GDX is lagging the market slightly.
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GDX Setup Rating and Analysis
GDX has an average technical rating and it also does not offer a high quality setup at the moment. Prices have been extended to the downside lately. For a nice entry it is better to wait for a consolidation.
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GDX Support and Resistance Analysis
80.68
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 87.96 to 88.12. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
GDX Technical Indicator Signal Analysis
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for GDX is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The short term trend for GDX is down. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 92.64 | POSITIVE | GDX has a high relative strength, it outperformed 92.64% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of GDX is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of GDX is below a declining SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of GDX is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 32.27 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for GDX is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -2.21 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests GDX has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 5.32 | OVERSOLD | The low Stochastics value suggests GDX may be oversold. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 5.42 | HIGH VOLATILITY | The high ATR as a percentage value for GDX suggests high volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 26.19 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for GDX suggests a strong trend. |
GDX Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
GDX Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
NYSEARCA:GDX (3/19/2026, 12:55:10 PM)
81.495
-6.61 (-7.51%)
VANECK GOLD MINERS ETF / GDX TA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for VANECK GOLD MINERS ETF?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 5 / 10 to GDX.
Can you provide the trend direction for VANECK GOLD MINERS ETF?
The current trend direction for VANECK GOLD MINERS ETF (GDX) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for VANECK GOLD MINERS ETF (GDX) stock?
VANECK GOLD MINERS ETF (GDX) has an RSI value of 32.2661. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for VANECK GOLD MINERS ETF (GDX) stock?
The MACD indicator for VANECK GOLD MINERS ETF (GDX) has a value of -2.20846, indicating a bearish trend.
What are the support and resistance levels for VANECK GOLD MINERS ETF (GDX) stock?
VANECK GOLD MINERS ETF (GDX) has a support level at 88.1. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of GDX support and resistance levels.