VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ)
| Assets | $2.68B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| PE Ratio | 6.97 |
| Shares Out | 67.19M |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 569,169 |
| Open | 39.85 |
| Previous Close | 39.78 |
| Day's Range | 39.80 - 40.12 |
| 52-Week Low | 37.69 |
| 52-Week High | 53.35 |
| Beta | 0.18 |
| Holdings | 1 |
| Inception Date | May 16, 2014 |
About OUNZ
Fund Home PageThe VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the LBMA Gold Price index. The fund tracks the gold spot price, less expenses, using gold bars and coins held in London vaults. Investors can redeem their shares for gold in increments of 1 troy oz. OUNZ was launched on May 16, 2014 and is issued by VanEck.
Top Holdings
| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Oz. | n/a | 100.00% |
Performance
OUNZ had a total return of 7.06% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.57%.
News
Gold to hit $5,000, silver $97 in the next 12 months - LBMA delegate survey
The ongoing energy crisis, persistent inflation and surging bond yields continue to create significant near-term headwinds for gold and silver, but those challenges have done little to shake the preci...
Metals rise as oil steadies, yields pull back from 24-year highs - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices were higher in late U.S. trading Tuesday, as Treasury yields eased from multi-decade highs and the U.S. dollar pulled back, giving metals room to extend their post-payroll ...
LBMA 2026: Central banks find new reasons to increase official gold reserves
For the last four years, central bank demand has transformed the gold market, providing a critical pillar of support for prices. Even if official demand continues to slow, reserve managers are increas...
Gold doesn't have to be a ‘dead asset': Tokenization could unlock utility and expand the market – LBMA 2026
Although gold is recognized as an essential monetary asset, it is also a dead asset, just sitting on a ledger; however, the tokenization of the precious metal could increase its utility, attracting mo...
Central banks add 39 net tonnes of gold in August with China, Uzbekistan and Poland leading purchases – World Gold Council
Central banks maintained the strong monthly pace of gold allocation to their reserves in August, with the Chinese, Uzbek and Polish central banks leading all sovereign buyers, while other banks repatr...
Gold Price Forecast – Gold at a Major Confluence
The markets continue to dance along a confluence early on Tuesday, as the interest rate markets continue to be a major driver of where we are going. At this point, the support/demand area is also in p...
Gold, silver prices rise as yields ease but December Fed risk remains - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are higher in early U.S. trading Tuesday, as long-dated Treasury yields eased from Monday's multi-decade highs and oil fell below $100 a barrel, giving metals room to exten...
Russian gold floods Hong Kong as Western sanctions redraw bullion trade
Hong Kong imported a record 112.7 tonnes of Russian gold in the first seven months this year. Western sanctions have redirected Russian bullion toward Hong Kong and other Asian markets.
Gold holds near $4,138 as ISM prices keep yields elevated - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold prices were little changed and spot silver prices were firmer in late U.S. trading Monday, as fading October Federal Reserve rate-hike expectations supported metals while a stronger dollar a...
LBMA 2026: Gold is sending a message as debt fears fuel the debasement trade
The traditional relationship between gold and bond yields is being challenged as mounting government debt, persistent inflation and concerns about the long-term purchasing power of fiat currencies con...
A Gold Relief Rally on the Horizon?
Is gold's latest bounce a real opportunity or just another bear market trap? Carley Garner, DeCarley Trading Senior Commodity Strategist and Broker, joins Bloomberg Open Interest to bread down why sea...
5.3% bond yields can compete with gold, but they can't stop fiat currency erosion - YieldMax's Khouw
Rising bond yields are creating meaningful competition for gold as investors can once again generate attractive income from cash and fixed-income assets.
Gold price suffers under oil, yield pressures, Mexico's silver production weakens in July – Heraeus
Gold prices are declining under the dual headwinds of multi-decade high bond yields and triple-digit oil prices, while the world's largest silver-producing country saw a weak start to the third quarte...
LBMA 2026: Central banks aren't done with gold as geopolitical risks reshape reserves – Bundesbank's Nagel
Gold's role in the global monetary system could become even more significant as geopolitical uncertainty, rising sovereign debt and concerns about financial sanctions push central banks to diversify t...
Gold dips to $4,141/oz after ISM Services PMI falls to 54.9 in September
The U.S. service sector declined more than expected last month, according to the latest data from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM).The ISM announced on Monday morning that its Services Purcha...
Silver leads metals higher as weak jobs data pressures Fed path - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold prices are firmer and spot silver prices are sharply higher in early U.S. trading Monday, as Friday's weak U.S. payrolls report reduced the probability of an October Federal Reserve rate hik...