VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ)

NYSEARCA: OUNZ · Real-Time Price · USD
47.31
+0.86 (1.85%)
At close: Jan 22, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
47.62
+0.31 (0.66%)
After-hours: Jan 22, 2026, 8:00 PM EST
1.85%
Assets$2.74B
Expense Ratio0.25%
PE Ratio6.97
Shares Out59.27M
Dividend (ttm)n/a
Dividend Yieldn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Payout Frequencyn/a
Payout Ration/a
Volume1,782,205
Open46.48
Previous Close46.45
Day's Range46.45 - 47.42
52-Week Low26.35
52-Week High47.42
Beta0.13
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

Top Holdings

NameSymbolWeight
Gold Oz.n/a100.00%

Performance

OUNZ had a total return of 78.83% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.75%.

News

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7 hours ago - WSJ

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9 hours ago - FXEmpire

Why Gold's Rally Could Take the Shine Off U.S. Stocks

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12 hours ago - Barrons

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Moves Towards $4900 As Dollar Retreats

U.S. dollar's weakness provided support to precious metals markets.

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14 hours ago - FXEmpire

Goldman Sachs raises 2026 gold price target to $5,400/oz as private sector joins central bank diversification strategy

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14 hours ago - Kitco

Gold rallies, following silver, on fresh technical buying

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14 hours ago - Kitco

Trump says stock market will double, Goldman Sachs says gold could hit $5,400: Only one is likely

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15 hours ago - Yahoo Finance

Debt, Geopolitics, and Fed Policy Are Reshaping the Metals Market in 2026 | David Erfle

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15 hours ago - Kitco

Inflation remains sticky but gold prices hold support above $4,800

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15 hours ago - Kitco

Gold off session highs as U.S. final Q3 GDP rises 4.4%

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17 hours ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Will PCE Trigger Correction as Greenland Premium Cools?

Trump's Greenland deal removes tariff premium while hot PCE inflation data looms. Fed unlikely to cut rates soon; gold correction may test $4712 Pivot.

17 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold Price Analysis – Buyers Look for Value on Thursday

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17 hours ago - FXEmpire

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17 hours ago - Kitco

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17 hours ago - Barrons

Gold market analysis for January 22 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders

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18 hours ago - Kitco

Gold price slightly down as risk appetite improves

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18 hours ago - Kitco

Gold Falls After Trump Backs Down on Greenland. How Other Havens Are Trading.

Gold and Swiss franc fall amid President Donald Trump's tariff retreat.

19 hours ago - Barrons

With gold closing in on $5,000, Goldman Sachs again boost target as it highlights new source of demand

Goldman Sachs identifies central banks and private sector buyers as the chief vectors behind gold's expected rise in 2026.

21 hours ago - Market Watch

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Softens on Peace Hopes – Is the Uptrend at Risk?

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23 hours ago - FXEmpire

Goldman Sachs lifts 2026-end gold price forecast to $5,400; here's why

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Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMIAUUGL
1 day ago - Invezz

Gold headed to $6,000 - Veteran investor tells us why

David Roche from Quantum Strategy shared his outlook on markets amid geopolitical tensions, forecasting Japan's 10-year government bond yield to rise to 2.9% within a year as government debt increases...

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMIAUUGL
1 day ago - CNBC International TV

Goldman Sachs raises 2026-end gold price forecast to $5,400/oz

Goldman Sachs has raised its end-2026 gold price forecast to $5,400 per ounce from $4,900/oz earlier, noting private-sector and emerging market central banks' diversification into gold.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMIAUUGL
1 day ago - Reuters

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Will Trump's Greenland Deal Cool the Rally?

Gold hit record $4888.55 on Trump's Greenland threat but trimmed gains after deal emerged. FOMO drove rally; analysts eye $4712.52 support as premium cools.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold Falls Amid Easing U.S.-Europe Tensions Over Greenland

Gold fells amid easing U.S.-Europe tensions over Greenland, which could reduce the safe-haven allure of the precious metal.

1 day ago - WSJ

As gold retreats, here's what's needed to push prices back toward $5,000

A big change in the news on Wednesday afternoon may have slowed gold's prospects for reaching $5,000 an ounce any time soon.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Rally Stalls Near Key Resistance Zone

Gold surged to a fresh record high before stalling near key Fibonacci resistance, with short-term momentum pausing as traders watch for either continuation or a healthy pullback.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold Came as Close as It's Ever Been to $5,000 Today. Why—and What's Next?

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1 day ago - Investopedia

The Gold Boom Isn't Done — And The Uranium Era Is Beginning: Sprott's 2026 Playbook

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1 day ago - Benzinga

Bond fears are boosting gold prices, 2026 gains will be found in commodities rather than tech – UBS' Michael Zinn

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1 day ago - Kitco

Gold's next surge will be driven by institutional demand - Sprott's Ryan McIntyre

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1 day ago - Kitco

Gold and silver prices are at a record high—can they keep up the surge? Look to Davos today for a clue

In October, gold hit a significant milestone, reaching $4,000 an ounce for the first time. Less than four months later, the precious metal is well on its way to $4,900 an ounce in an astonishing push ...

1 day ago - Fast Company

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Tested Historic Highs As Rally Continued

Gold markets gained ground as traders focused on Trump's comments in Davos.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMIAUUGL
1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold blasts through $4,800 as “sell America” sentiment picks up

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1 day ago - Kitco

Gold up, but off early record high as Trump won't forcibly take Greenland

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1 day ago - Kitco

Why retail investors are piling up gold and silver but cooling on megacap tech

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1 day ago - Market Watch

Gold largely ignores 9.3% drop in US pending home sales

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1 day ago - Kitco

Five Reasons Why Gold Is Surging Toward $5,000 an Ounce

Buying gold has become the antidote for market jitters.

1 day ago - WSJ

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to See Buyers on Wednesday, Focus is on $5,000

Gold markets continue to see a lot of buyers at this point, as we are now focusing on the crucial $5,000 level above.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold market analysis for January 21 - 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

Strong price gains in gold, new record high; Trump speech on deck

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1 day ago - Kitco

Gold breaks $4,800 as geopolitical tensions lift demand, analysts eye further gains

If tensions continue to escalate and the dollar remains weak, gold prices could soon hit the coveted $5,000 per ounce level, according to experts.  On Wednesday, gold prices on COMEX hit a new record ...

1 day ago - Invezz

Silver (XAG) Forecast: Trump Davos Speech Could Trigger Silver Rally Breakout

Silver holds near record $95.78 high as geopolitical tensions and Trump's Davos speech loom. Technical analysis shows uptrend intact with key support levels.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMIAUUGL
1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold Surges Over $4,800 to New High. Why It's Leaving Silver Behind.

The price of gold hits record highs on the back of U.S.-EU trade tensions

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMIAUUGL
1 day ago - Barrons

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Silver Holds $94 – Is $99.65 the Next Big Move?

Gold surges to $4,870 as geopolitical tensions and dollar weakness fuel safe-haven demand, with traders eyeing Fed data for next moves.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMIAUUGL
1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold breaks new record on Greenland tariff threats, with forecast of $7,000 on the cards

Gold exceeds $4,800 per ounce as safe-haven demand surges amid geopolitics. After a record-breaking 2025, bullion is entering 2026 with momentum intact.

2 days ago - CNBC

Gold Surges Above $4,800 as Geopolitical Tensions Boost Safe-Haven Demand

Gold and silver prices are climbing as geopolitical tensions rise, with gold breaking above $4,800 and silver approaching $100

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold Rises Amid Ongoing U.S.-Europe Tensions Over Greenland

Gold rose on Wednesday as tensions between the U.S. and Europe simmered over President Trump's renewed push to take over Greenland.

2 days ago - WSJ

Gold and silver rally: Why prices could climb higher (and what could cause them to fall)

Gold is hitting yet another record high in Tuesday's sessions, hovering below $4,800 per ounce as President Trump's tariff threats over Greenland fuel precious metals commodities' gains. Aberdeen Dire...

2 days ago - Yahoo Finance

Gold Consolidates; May Face Technical Correction

Gold consolidated in early morning Asia trade. The broader geopolitical backdrop remains supportive for gold, Kudotrade said.

2 days ago - WSJ

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