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 (Q1 2026). This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions in the latest reporting period. Notable filers include Goldman Sachs Group Inc, Wells Fargo & Company/Mn, M&T Bank Corp, National Bank Of Canada, and Citadel Advisors Llc.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M&T Bank Corp | Sell | -1,997,447 | -98.6% | 27,981 | $2.57M | Q1 2026 | Sep 04, 2026 |
| Provida Pension Fund Administrator | Buy | +3,906 | — | 3,906 | $358.45K | Q1 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Dakota Wealth Management | Buy | +2,063 | +30.0% | 8,949 | $821.24K | Q1 2026 | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., Ltd. | Sell | -273,823 | -94.8% | 14,900 | $1.37M | Q1 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Brighton Jones Llc | Buy | +6,475 | — | 6,475 | $594.23K | Q1 2026 | Aug 07, 2026 |
| Capitalatwork S.A. | Buy | +675 | +24.1% | 3,475 | $319.00 | Q1 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Bfi Infinity Ltd. | Sell | -83,874 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q1 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co | Sell | -2,800 | -12.4% | 19,780 | $1.82M | Q1 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Verus Capital Partners, Llc | Sell | -9,967 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q1 2026 | Jul 09, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo & Company/Mn | Sell | -3,194,251 | -54.0% | 2,720,226 | $249.64M | Q1 2026 | Jul 08, 2026 |
| Norris Financial Group, Llc | Buy | +2,193 | +6.1% | 38,418 | $3.53M | Q1 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| Soa Wealth Advisors, Llc. | Sell | -17 | -0.7% | 2,349 | $215.59K | Q1 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| Western Wealth Management, Llc | Sell | -5,433 | -26.2% | 15,267 | $1.40M | Q1 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| Mascagni Wealth Management, Inc. | Buy | +3,517 | — | 3,517 | $322.74K | Q1 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| Bank Of America Corp | Buy | +858,716 | +11.5% | 8,345,307 | $765.85M | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Newedge Advisors, Llc | Sell | -90,029 | -36.9% | 153,646 | $5.14M | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Cassady Wealth & Retirement Planning, Llc | Buy | +8,908 | +39.2% | 31,648 | $2.79M | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Arete Wealth Advisors, Llc | Buy | +2,492 | +8.6% | 31,601 | $2.89M | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Centaurus Financial, Inc. | Sell | -1,621 | -11.8% | 12,109 | $1.11M | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Arkadios Wealth Advisors | Buy | +1,462 | +16.2% | 10,466 | $960.39K | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Strait & Sound Wealth Management Llc | Buy | +641 | +6.4% | 10,579 | $970.84K | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Graney & King, Llc | Buy | +76 | — | 76 | $6.97K | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs Group Inc | Buy | +5,463,313 | +201.1% | 8,179,443 | $750.63M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| National Bank Of Canada | Buy | +1,996,947 | +308.7% | 2,643,749 | $242.62M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Citadel Advisors Llc | Sell | -1,943,809 | -54.2% | 1,645,729 | $151.03M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Sell | -1,456,690 | -11.3% | 11,419,856 | $1.05B | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Susquehanna International Group, Llp | Buy | +1,294,090 | +37.5% | 4,741,430 | $435.12M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Marshall Wace, Llp | Buy | +1,149,479 | +293.6% | 1,540,962 | $141.41M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Rafferty Asset Management, Llc | Sell | -1,054,509 | -14.9% | 5,999,083 | $550.54M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Omers Administration Corp | Buy | +925,246 | — | 925,246 | $84.87M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 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.