Louis Moore Bacon's GDX Position Overview
Louis Moore Bacon (via Moore Capital Management, Lp) currently holds 180,368 shares of VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) worth $13.78 M, representing 0.19% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2016-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 29 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Louis Moore Bacon has maintained a strategic position in GDX, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2018, adding 4.87 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2019, reducing 4.27 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Louis Moore Bacon'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 Louis Moore Bacon
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2016 | +78,500 | New Buy | 78,500 | $27.69 |
| Q3 2016 | -78,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2018 | +37,661 | New Buy | 37,661 | $21.99 |
| Q2 2018 | -37,661 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2018 | +308,703 | New Buy | 308,703 | $18.52 |
| Q4 2018 | +4.87 M | Add 1577.83% | 5.18 M | $21.09 |
| Q1 2019 | -4.27 M | Reduce 82.43% | 910,000 | $22.42 |
| Q2 2019 | -415,000 | Reduce 45.60% | 495,000 | $25.56 |
| Q3 2019 | +389,000 | Add 78.59% | 884,000 | $26.71 |
| Q4 2019 | -884,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | +2.1 M | New Buy | 2.1 M | $23.04 |
| Q2 2020 | -1.16 M | Reduce 55.29% | 939,000 | $36.68 |
| Q3 2020 | +468,000 | Add 49.84% | 1.41 M | $39.16 |
| Q4 2020 | -1.41 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | +151,953 | New Buy | 151,953 | $38.35 |
| Q2 2022 | -111,953 | Reduce 73.68% | 40,000 | $27.38 |
| Q3 2022 | +2.25 M | Add 5625.00% | 2.29 M | $24.12 |
| Q4 2022 | +296,669 | Add 12.95% | 2.59 M | $28.66 |
| Q1 2023 | -2.54 M | Reduce 98.26% | 45,000 | $32.35 |
| Q2 2023 | -25,000 | Reduce 55.56% | 20,000 | $30.11 |
| Q3 2023 | +5,000 | Add 25.00% | 25,000 | $26.91 |
| Q4 2023 | +2.39 M | Add 9543.46% | 2.41 M | $31.01 |
| Q1 2024 | -2.22 M | Reduce 92.03% | 192,168 | $31.62 |
| Q2 2024 | -60,034 | Reduce 31.24% | 132,134 | $33.93 |
| Q3 2024 | +253,412 | Add 191.78% | 385,546 | $39.82 |
| Q4 2024 | -368,046 | Reduce 95.46% | 17,500 | $33.91 |
| Q1 2025 | -10,500 | Reduce 60.00% | 7,000 | $45.97 |
| Q2 2025 | +235,492 | Add 3364.17% | 242,492 | $52.06 |
| Q3 2025 | -62,124 | Reduce 25.62% | 180,368 | $76.40 |
Louis Moore Bacon's VanEck Gold Miners ETF Investment FAQs
Louis Moore Bacon first purchased VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) in Q2 2016, acquiring 78,500 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Louis Moore Bacon has held VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) for 29 quarters since Q2 2016.
Louis Moore Bacon's largest addition to VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) was in Q4 2018, adding 5,179,503 shares worth $109.24 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Louis Moore Bacon's firm, Moore Capital Management, Lp, owns 180,368 shares of VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX), valued at approximately $13.78 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) represents approximately 0.19% of Louis Moore Bacon's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Louis Moore Bacon's peak holding in VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) was 5,179,503 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2018.