VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ)

NYSEARCA: OUNZ · Real-Time Price · USD
32.72
+0.06 (0.18%)
At close: Aug 27, 2025, 4:00 PM
32.72
0.00 (0.00%)
Pre-market: Aug 28, 2025, 4:00 AM EDT
0.18%
Assets$1.80B
Expense Ratio0.25%
PE Ratio6.97
Shares Out54.90M
Dividend (ttm)n/a
Dividend Yieldn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Payout Frequencyn/a
Payout Ration/a
Volume694,673
Open32.57
Previous Close32.66
Day's Range32.52 - 32.73
52-Week Low23.88
52-Week High33.23
Beta0.07
Holdings1
Inception DateMay 16, 2014

About OUNZ

Fund Home Page

The 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.

Asset Class Commodity
Category Commodities Focused
Stock Exchange NYSEARCA
Ticker Symbol OUNZ
ETF Provider VanEck
Index Tracked LBMA Gold Price

Performance

OUNZ had a total return of 34.60% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.59%.

News

Gold still has room to run as dollar weakens and inflation risks rise - Schroders

Neils Christensen has a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout Canada. His experiences include cover...

13 hours ago - Kitco

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Builds Toward Potential Breakout of Triangle

Gold climbed to $3,399 on Wednesday, as it heads towards a test of resistance at the top of a symmetrical triangle. A breakout could confirm bullish momentum, with targets beyond the $3,500 record hig...

13 hours ago - FXEmpire

$3,400 gold means silver at $50/oz: ‘We still see tremendous upside for silver' - Amplify's Miller

Neils Christensen has a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout Canada. His experiences include cover...

15 hours ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Tests New Highs As Traders Stay Bullish

Worries about Fed independence and new tariffs on India provide support to gold markets.

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16 hours ago - FXEmpire

Chinese and Indian gold demand are fueling Asia's surging derivatives market – CME Group

Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.

18 hours ago - Kitco

Gold erases early losses on mild safe-haven demand

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

18 hours ago - Kitco

Gold Price Outlook – Gold Continues to See Consolidation

The gold market continues to consolidate overall, but the longer-term direction remains positive. With this, the market is likely to continue to be a “buy on the dip” scenario.

20 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold market analysis for August 27 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

21 hours ago - Kitco

Gold price weaker as USDX rallies

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

21 hours ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Strong Dollar Caps Upside, 2-Year Yield Offers Support

Gold price slips as stronger dollar caps gains, but falling 2-year yields and rate cut bets offer support ahead of the U.S. Core PCE inflation report.

22 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Fed Cut Bets, Dollar Moves Shape Next Market Breakout

Gold and silver trade in tight ranges as traders await U.S. PCE inflation data. A breakout above $3,380 in gold or $39 in silver could spark bullish momentum.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMIAUUGL
1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) and Silver Rally on Political Turmoil and Weak US Data

Gold (XAUUSD) and silver rallied on political turmoil and weak US data, as safe-haven demand increased, rate cut bets increased, and bearish dollar signals supported further upside in precious metals.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMIAUUGL
1 day ago - FXEmpire

Scottsdale Mint's Josh Phair says London "no longer the top jurisdiction" for gold

Jeremy Szafron joins Kitco News as an anchor and producer from Kitco's Vancouver bureau.  Jeremy is a seasoned journalist with a diverse background covering entertainment, current affairs and finance.

1 day ago - Kitco

Why Trump's challenge to Fed's independence may make gold the ‘safe haven of choice' for investors

President Donald Trump made a move to fire a member of the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors. Investors can see that as a threat to the political independence of the central bank, potentially under...

1 day ago - Market Watch

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Momentum Builds Ahead of Key Resistance Zone

Gold regained bullish momentum Tuesday, reclaiming key moving averages and triggering an inside-day breakout, setting up for a test of resistance at the top of a symmetrical triangle formation.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

India may remove limits on gold ETFs in pension investments, supercharging investment demand

Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.

1 day ago - Kitco

Zang warns "Genius Act" will trigger hyperinflation, sees "globally coordinated" gold confiscation ahead

Jeremy Szafron joins Kitco News as an anchor and producer from Kitco's Vancouver bureau.  Jeremy is a seasoned journalist with a diverse background covering entertainment, current affairs and finance.

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Tests New Highs As Dollar Pulls Back

Gold markets are moving higher amid worries about Fed independence.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMIAUUGL
1 day ago - FXEmpire

Trump's firing of Fed Governor Cook roils markets and Capitol Hill, boosts gold to the edge of $3,390/oz

Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold gains on uncertainty surrounding Trump firing Fed official

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold prices holding steady as U.S. consumer confidences drops slightly to 97.4

Neils Christensen has a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout Canada. His experiences include cover...

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold Price Outlook – Gold Continues to Look for Momentum in Consolidation

The gold market continues to see a little upward pressure, but momentum is a bit lacking. This time of year, it is notoriously thin in volume at times, and this could be part of the issue at the momen...

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Bullish Bias Builds on Fed Turmoil and Rate Cut Bets

Gold price rallies as Trump fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook, raising fears of politicized policy and fueling bullish bets on XAU/USD ahead of key inflation data.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold rises to $3,377/oz after U.S. durable goods decline -2.8% in July

Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMIAU
1 day ago - Kitco

Gold price modestly up as Trump says he fired Fed governor

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

1 day ago - Kitco