NYSE ARCA GOLD MINERS INDEX

This benchmark index is a modified market capitalization-weighted index, and provides exposure to publicly traded companies worldwide involved primarily in gold mining, representing a diversified blend of small-,mid- and large- capitalization stocks.As such, the Fund is subject to the risks of investing in this sector.

MARKET VECTORS GOLD MINERS ETF

GDX seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the performance of the Amex Gold Miners Index, GDM. GDX provides broad exposure to the gold-mining industry and trades with the same ease and liquidity of a common stock.

Zacks Commentary for GDX

Zacks Blog: What Is Wrong with Gold Mining Stocks?

May 22, 2012

Zacks Blog: Three Unlucky Equity ETFs

Apr 13, 2012

Zacks Blog: Has The Junior Gold Mining ETF Lost Its Luster?

Mar 07, 2012

Zacks Blog: Zacks' Voice of the People highlights opportunities with Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF, Randgold Resources, Royal Gold, Yamana Gold and Newmont Mining

Mar 02, 2012

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