GDX is trading at $75.96 (-3.53%) today, underperforming the broader equity market due to sharp weakness in gold prices and a stronger U.S. dollar.

  • The drop pressures miners’ earnings and sentiment, serving as a continuation of recent volatility following gold’s poor Q2 performance.
  • A broader risk-off tone across equities is contributing to the selling pressure as investors move away from precious metals miners.