VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ)

NYSEARCA: OUNZ · Real-Time Price · USD
35.52
-0.02 (-0.07%)
Sep 17, 2025, 12:41 PM EDT - Market open
-0.07%
Assets$2.00B
Expense Ratio0.25%
PE Ratio6.97
Shares Out56.45M
Dividend (ttm)n/a
Dividend Yieldn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Payout Frequencyn/a
Payout Ration/a
Volume301,606
Open35.42
Previous Close35.54
Day's Range35.41 - 35.53
52-Week Low24.59
52-Week High35.66
Beta0.08
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 42.52% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.34%.

News

China's gold market saw ETF liquidations and low futures volumes in August as stocks surged, but jewelry sales and imports rebounded – World Gold Council

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 hour ago - Kitco

Gold Prices Have Surged. 3 Reasons There Are More Gains to Come.

Expect central banks, fund managers and others to keep pushing the precious metal higher.

1 hour ago - Barrons

Gold Price Outlook – Gold Drops Ahead of the FOMC

The gold market continues to see a lot of volatility, dropping ahead of the FOMC interest rate decision, statement, and press conference. At this point in time, the market could very well offer a bit ...

2 hours ago - FXEmpire

SocGen takes 10% maximum gold position ahead of new Fed easing cycle

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...

3 hours ago - Kitco

Spot gold rises to $3,673/oz after U.S. housing starts fall -8.5% in August

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.

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4 hours ago - Kitco

'If It's Gold, It's Going Higher' — But Cramer Isn't Backing New Gold

Investors are increasingly looking for promising opportunities in a market characterized by volatility and swift shifts in momentum. As companies release their earnings reports, standout performances ...

4 hours ago - Benzinga

Indian investors hoard gold, driving up prices and boosting bank profits

Investors in India are holding onto their used gold jewelry and coins, anticipating further price increases despite recent record highs.  This has led to a scarcity of these items in the market, as ma...

5 hours ago - Invezz

Gold market analysis for September 17 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders

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5 hours ago - Kitco

Gold News: Will Powell's Dot Plot Spark a New Gold Breakout or Confirm Market Exhaustion?

Gold price forecast: Dovish Fed expectations and ETF inflows support bullish setup. $3,703 remains critical resistance for next gold rally.

6 hours ago - FXEmpire

Why You Should Own (Some) Gold

Gold acts as insurance when bad things happen, from inflation and runaway government debt to war and political instability

7 hours ago - WSJ

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: $3,700 Gold and $42 Silver Face Dollar Rebound Test

Gold consolidates near $3,673 as Fed rate cut bets rise, while silver holds $41.85, testing Fibonacci support for its next breakout move.

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9 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) and Silver Hit New Highs Ahead of Fed Decision as US Dollar Weakens

Gold broke to new highs as rate cut expectations, central bank buying, and a weaker dollar fueled bullish momentum in precious metals, with technical breakouts and safe-haven demand supporting further...

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14 hours ago - FXEmpire

A spike in market volatility could send gold to $4000 and silver above $50, says Jesse Colombo

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...

20 hours ago - Kitco

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Extends Breakout as Bulls Hold Control Above $3,700

Gold rallied to fresh record highs Tuesday, breaking above $3,700 as bulls remain in control, with resistance now forming near a cluster of targets above $3,780.

20 hours ago - FXEmpire

Fed cuts and rising inflation could see gold above $4,000, silver above $50, platinum and palladium above $1,800/oz this year – RJO Futures' Pavilonis

If the Federal Reserve moves to restart the rate-cutting cycle on Wednesday, the combination of a cheaper dollar, rising consumer inflation, and tariff-driven supply shortages could deliver a 1970s-st...

21 hours ago - Kitco

Fed turmoil in a new easing cycle drives gold prices higher - Commerzbank

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21 hours ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Tests New Highs As Rally Continues

Gold traders may start to take profits ahead of the Fed decision.

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23 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold hits record high as Fed set to cut interest rates

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 News: Gold Price Hits Record High Above $3,700 as Dollar Breaks Key Support

Gold price hits record $3,703.24 as Fed rate cut bets rise. Dollar weakness and safe-haven demand fuel bullish gold outlook in volatile trading week.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

A Fed shift from inflation to growth could trigger COMEX longs, spark the next leg of the gold rally – World Gold Council

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 Price Outlook – Gold Continues to See Inflows

The gold market continues to see buyers on dips, and of course, momentum as we look to the Wednesday afternoon session in the US to see what the Federal Reserve will have to say about interest rates.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold holds solid overnight gains as U.S. retail sales jumps 0.6% in August

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 Smash Records At $3,700 As Analysts Say This Rally Is Just The Beginning Of A New Cycle For Precious Metals And Mining Stocks

Gold prices are surging to unprecedented levels, with spot gold briefly hitting a new record high of $3,699.57.

1 day ago - Benzinga

Gold price hits record high as FOMC on deck

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 market analysis for September 16 - 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...

1 day ago - Kitco