Gold ETFs have become exceptionally popular as these instruments mitigate many of the most pressing drawbacks to gold ownership – wide bid/ask spreads, physical storage needs, and convenient buying and selling options. Investors have more than a couple of choices within the gold ETF space, including choosing between bullion-oriented funds, futures-oriented funds, and funds which hold gold miners stocks. As the largest gold miner-oriented fund, Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) is an interesting option worthy of further exploration [see Free Report: How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time]. In A Nutshell GDX gives investors exposure to gold prices through ownership stakes in gold mining companies. The Gold Miners ETF was launched in May of 2006 and has since accumulated nearly $10 billion in assets under management [see Mining Boom ETFdb Portfolio]. This ETF replicates the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index – a modified market cap-weighted index that includes [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: How To Find The Best Gold Miner ETF Which Gold Miner ETF Has The Highest Correlation To Gold? Soros Dumps Gold ETF Assets Gold ETFs In 2012: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Gold Miner ETFs: Breaking Down All The Options