Roundhill Gold Miners Weeklypay ETF (GDXW) is an exchange-traded fund that provides weekly distributions tied to the performance of gold mining companies, tracking a modified version of the Solactive Global Pure Gold Miners Index. The ETF offers investors leveraged exposure to large-, mid-, and small-cap gold mining equities through holdings in leading producers such as Newmont Corporation, Barrick Gold Corporation, and Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; it emphasizes high-conviction pure-play gold miners while excluding diversified precious metals or royalty/streaming companies. GDXW facilitates income generation via its weekly pay structure, appealing to yield-seeking investors in the natural resources sector, with operations listed on major U.S. exchanges and accessible to retail and institutional clients globally.
Founded in 2023 and headquartered in New York, Roundhill Investments, the ETF's sponsor, manages a suite of thematic and income-focused exchange-traded products. In late 2025, Roundhill launched GDXW as its inaugural weekly pay ETF in the gold miners segment, expanding its lineup amid rising demand for frequent-distribution strategies and commodity-linked income vehicles. This followed a strategic partnership with Solactive AG to customize the index methodology for enhanced miner purity and the acquisition of additional licensing for weekly option overlays to support distribution sustainability; no major reorganizations or name changes have occurred, though the firm announced plans in early 2026 for further ETF launches targeting battery metals and rare earths segments.