Arnold Van Den Berg's GDX Position Overview
Arnold Van Den Berg (via Van Den Berg Management I, INC) currently holds 1,590 shares of VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) worth $121,476, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2016-Q2, this medium-term investment has been held for 18 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Arnold Van Den Berg has maintained a strategic position in GDX, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2016, adding 32,609 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2017, reducing 675,094 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Arnold Van Den Berg's VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) Trades by Arnold Van Den Berg
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2016 | +640,846 | New Buy | 640,846 | $27.71 |
| Q3 2016 | -12,350 | Reduce 1.93% | 628,496 | $26.43 |
| Q4 2016 | +32,609 | Add 5.19% | 661,105 | $20.92 |
| Q1 2017 | +30,334 | Add 4.59% | 691,439 | $22.81 |
| Q2 2017 | -16,345 | Reduce 2.36% | 675,094 | $22.08 |
| Q3 2017 | -675,094 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | +1,850 | New Buy | 1,850 | $28.66 |
| Q4 2023 | -5 | Reduce 0.27% | 1,845 | $31.01 |
| Q1 2024 | -175 | Reduce 9.49% | 1,670 | $31.62 |
| Q2 2024 | +500 | Add 29.94% | 2,170 | $33.93 |
| Q3 2024 | +500 | Add 23.04% | 2,670 | $39.82 |
| Q4 2024 | -1,000 | Reduce 37.45% | 1,670 | $33.91 |
| Q2 2025 | -80 | Reduce 4.79% | 1,590 | $52.06 |
Arnold Van Den Berg's VanEck Gold Miners ETF Investment FAQs
Arnold Van Den Berg first purchased VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) in Q2 2016, acquiring 640,846 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Arnold Van Den Berg has held VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) for 18 quarters since Q2 2016.
Arnold Van Den Berg's largest addition to VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) was in Q2 2016, adding 640,846 shares worth $17.76 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Arnold Van Den Berg's firm, Van Den Berg Management I, INC, owns 1,590 shares of VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX), valued at approximately $121,476.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) represents approximately 0.03% of Arnold Van Den Berg's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Arnold Van Den Berg's peak holding in VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) was 691,439 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2017.