VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) — Technical state
As of 2026-10-06 — re-computed nightly across the coverage universe. Closelooknet diary readings, not advice.
Trades -4% vs the 50-day and -3.2% vs the 200-day average, 24.7% below the 52-week high and +30.4% off the 52-week low; a golden cross printed 4 sessions ago. Computed from daily closes.
The moving-average stack
- vs 20-day-4.7%
- vs 50-day-4%
- vs 200-day-3.2%
- 52-week band24.7% off the high · +30.4% off the low
- Streak1 consecutive up session
- CrossoverGolden cross 4 sessions ago
- 50-day crossprice crossed down through the 50-day 6 sessions ago
- Stochastic%K 18 · %D 8.6
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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-10-06
Quick answers
What is the current Closelooknet signal on GDX?
Mixed moving-average stack — Trades -4% vs the 50-day and -3.2% vs the 200-day average, 24.7% below the 52-week high and +30.4% off the 52-week low; a golden cross printed 4 sessions ago. Computed from daily closes. As of 2026-10-06; the signal board re-computes across the coverage universe nightly. A research diary reading, not advice.
Is GDX above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages?
As of 2026-10-06, VanEck Gold Miners ETF trades -4% below its 50-day and -3.2% below its 200-day average, with the 20-day -4.7% away.
How far is GDX from its 52-week high?
24.7% below the 52-week high and 30.4% above the 52-week low, as of 2026-10-06.
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