VANECK GOLD MINERS ETF (GDX) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
VANECK GOLD MINERS ETF (GDX). Institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors based on recent SEC Form 13F filings (Q2 2026). This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions in the latest reporting period. Notable filers include Citadel Advisors Llc, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., Capstone Investment Advisors, Llc, Cantor Fitzgerald, L. P., and Camarda Financial Advisors, Llc.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Investment Management, Llc | Sell | -4,080 | -36.8% | 6,995 | $527.77K | Q2 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Cherry Tree Wealth Management, Llc | Buy | +1,792 | +333.1% | 2,330 | $175.80K | Q2 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Integrated Wealth Concepts Llc | Buy | +2,546 | +14.7% | 19,832 | $1.50M | Q2 2026 | Sep 09, 2026 |
| Parkside Financial Bank & Trust | Sell | -569 | -16.1% | 2,956 | $223.05K | Q2 2026 | Sep 04, 2026 |
| Citadel Advisors Llc | Sell | -1,342,545 | -81.6% | 303,184 | $22.88M | Q2 2026 | Sep 02, 2026 |
| Brown, Lisle/Cummings, Inc. | Sell | -7 | -53.8% | 6 | $453.00 | Q2 2026 | Sep 02, 2026 |
| Provida Pension Fund Administrator | Sell | -3,906 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q2 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Corient Private Wealth Llc | Sell | -19,548 | -25.3% | 57,581 | $4.34M | Q2 2026 | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Clifford Swan Investment Counsel Llc | Sell | -3,623 | -13.3% | 23,546 | $1.78M | Q2 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Ridgepath Capital Management Llc | Buy | +3,324 | — | 3,324 | $250.82K | Q2 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Harvest Fund Management Co., Ltd | Sell | -1,171 | -13.2% | 7,684 | $579.00K | Q2 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Cantor Fitzgerald, L. P. | Buy | +40,158 | +30.6% | 171,212 | $12.92M | Q2 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co | Buy | +2,953 | — | 2,953 | $222.80K | Q2 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Kingsview Wealth Management, Llc | Buy | +1,343 | +1.7% | 80,168 | $6.05M | Q2 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Mercer Global Advisors Inc | Buy | +238 | +0.3% | 91,675 | $6.92M | Q2 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Archer Investment Corp | Buy | +183 | — | 183 | $13.81K | Q2 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Beacon Pointe Advisors, Llc | Sell | -20,748 | -8.4% | 226,219 | $17.07M | Q2 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| 49 Wealth Management, Llc | Buy | +4,975 | — | 4,975 | $375.36K | Q2 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Strait & Sound Wealth Management Llc | Buy | +482 | +4.6% | 11,061 | $834.55K | Q2 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Copia Wealth Management | Sell | -50 | -0.8% | 6,162 | $464.92K | Q2 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Jefferies Financial Group Inc. | Buy | +121,493 | +24.8% | 611,961 | $46.17M | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Capstone Investment Advisors, Llc | Buy | +70,319 | +262.4% | 97,114 | $7.33M | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Camarda Financial Advisors, Llc | Sell | -24,635 | -75.1% | 8,169 | $616.35K | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Wny Asset Management, Llc | Buy | +6,216 | — | 6,216 | $468.98K | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Equitable Holdings, Inc. | Sell | -5,160 | -10.2% | 45,497 | $3.43M | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Transamerica Financial Advisors, Llc | Sell | -2,665 | -18.4% | 11,798 | $890.22K | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Proficio Capital Partners Llc | Sell | -200 | -0.3% | 77,340 | $5.84M | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Centaurus Financial, Inc. | Sell | -64 | -0.5% | 12,045 | $909.00K | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Coastal Bridge Advisors, Llc | Sell | -48 | -0.6% | 8,665 | $653.78K | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Caitlin John, Llc | Sell | -46 | -3.1% | 1,453 | $109.63K | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about GDX activity
Which institutional owners are buying GDX?
Institutional owners buying GDX include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in GDX activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in GDX compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to VANECK GOLD MINERS ETF (GDX) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in GDX increasing?
Institutional interest in GDX can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.