VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ)
| Assets | $2.63B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Forward PE | n/a |
| Shares Out | 67.19M |
| Dividend | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 19,935 |
| Open | 37.88 |
| Previous Close | 38.63 |
| Day's Range | 37.88 - 37.88 |
| 52-Week Low | 37.82 |
| 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 1.34% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.20%.
News
Swiss central bank posts bumper $23bn profit as gold, foreign assets soar
The Swiss National Bank posted a 19.1 billion-franc profit in the third quarter of 2026. Gold contributed 7.6 billion francs and foreign currency positions contributed 11.6 billion francs in the quart...
Gold Declines, Weighed by Tighter Monetary Policy Expectations
Gold declined in early Asian trade. U.S. inflation is still above the Fed's 2% target and markets continue to price in and further tightening, keeping yields supported and weighing on gold, Infinox sa...
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Bearish Reversal Threatens Key Support
Gold reverses sharply as sellers defend resistance, putting key support levels at risk while monthly moving-average weakness raises the possibility of a deeper correction.
LBMA members back tokenised gold but seek legal certainty and safeguards
Members of the London Bullion Market Association broadly support exploring tokenised gold, particularly as a way to improve collateral efficiency, but add that any rollout must preserve confidence
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Split Fed Keeps December Hike Alive, Can Gold Hold $4,024?
Gold (XAUUSD) and silver price forecast: a split Fed hold keeps a December hike in play as gold eyes $4,024 support and silver slips toward $52.69.
Gold steadies, silver falls as Fed holds rates, two officials favor hike - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold was steady and spot silver prices were weaker in late U.S. trading Wednesday, as the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged while acknowledging persistent inflation and resilient econ...
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Bearish Trend Faces Critical Test
Gold's rebound hints at improving demand, but sellers remain in control as converging trendlines, key moving-average resistance, and critical support levels shape the next move.
Gold price drops to $4,035/oz as Fed votes 10-2 in favor of rate hold
The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted 10-2 in favor of a maintaining the policy rate unchanged, as expected by the market consensus.“The Commit...
Gold prices could fall to $3,900, silver to $50 as Fed tightening pressures precious metals – Sucden Financial
Gold prices continue to hold critical support above $4,000 an ounce, but one investment firm expects prices to head lower by year-end as the Federal Reserve is expected to maintain its tightening bias...
Gold price at CAD$5,684/oz after Bank of Canada raises 25 bps, sees growth slowing in Q4 before rebounding in 2028
The Bank of Canada (BoC) raised its key overnight rate to 2.50% on Wednesday, as expected, with the bank rate rising to 2.75% and the deposit rate rising to 2.45%.
Gold Price Forecast: $4,096–$4,125 Zone Sets the Tone After Fed Decision
At the start of the new week, gold traders received some relief from lower oil prices. Nonetheless, the move looked more like positioning rather than a trend-changing event as traders continued to dea...
Gold recovery stalls as Saudi refinery attack claims lift crude, silver retreats - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold and silver prices were lower in early U.S. trading Wednesday, as renewed tensions involving Iran and its regional allies pushed crude oil prices higher and reinforced concerns about persiste...
Gold Price Forecast: Rebound at Risk as Treasury Yields Remain Near 5%
Gold (XAU) prices rebounded from $3,975 as oil prices eased slightly from the resistance area. However, oil prices still remain strong and U.S. Treasury yields have hit short-term support near the 5% ...
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Oil Rebound Revives Hike Fears, Can Gold Hold $4,015?
Gold eased 0.3% to $4,045 in early trade as a claimed Houthi strike on Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura lifted oil, while FedWatch shows about an 84% chance of a hike by December.
Gold and Silver Price Forecast: Dollar Strength Threatens Rebound
Gold (XAU) prices rebounded on Tuesday after marking a low at $3,975 last week as oil prices corrected lower due to hopes of peace in the Middle East. The correction in oil prices eased inflation conc...
Gold slips on oil-fuelled inflation fears ahead of Fed meeting
Gold prices ticked lower on Wednesday after the previous session's climb of about 1%, as higher oil prices stoked inflation fears while investors awaited the Federal Reserve's policy decision later