VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ)

NYSEARCA: OUNZ · Real-Time Price · USD
48.96
+0.56 (1.16%)
At close: Feb 11, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
48.68
-0.28 (-0.57%)
Pre-market: Feb 12, 2026, 9:16 AM EST
Assets$3.05B
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
Volume2,203,816
Open48.77
Previous Close48.40
Day's Range48.47 - 49.06
52-Week Low27.32
52-Week High53.35
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 74.48% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.02%.

News

Spot gold trades at $5,076/oz after U.S. weekly jobless claims tick down to 227k

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.

37 minutes ago - Kitco

Gold market analysis for February 12 - 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...

53 minutes ago - Kitco

Modest price pressure on gold, silver amid uptick in risk appetite

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1 hour ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Gold Market Braces for CPI After NFP Shock

Gold slips as traders await the CPI report, with strong NFP data lifting the dollar and pressuring the gold price outlook in the near-term.

2 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Can Gold Clear $5,140 Toward $5,300?

Gold hovers near $5,074 as strong NFP data boosts the US dollar; can XAU/USD clear $5,140 toward $5,300 while Silver tests $84 resistance?

4 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold Falls on Prospects of Long Fed Pause

Gold fell in the early Asian session amid prospects of a long Fed pause, which could reduce the appeal of the non-interest-bearing precious metal.

14 hours ago - WSJ

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Rally Pressures Key Fibonacci Resistance

Gold is testing key Fibonacci resistance near $5,141 as a developing ABCD pattern supports further upside, provided price confirms with a decisive daily close above resistance.

16 hours ago - FXEmpire

Exclusive: Texas unveils official bullion program and gold bills

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16 hours ago - Kitco

Early 2026 volatility won't derail gold's bull market, miners' record cash flow will support reratings – Van Eck's Casanova

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19 hours ago - Kitco

David Einhorn says the Fed will cut 'substantially more' than two times. So he's betting big on gold

David Einhorn of Greenlight Capital anticipates the Federal Reserve will cut more than twice in 2026, which is what traders have priced in. Einhorn owns gold and Secured Overnight Financing Rate, or S...

20 hours ago - CNBC

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Tested The $5100 Level Despite Rising Treasury Yields

Silver and platinum markets gained strong upside momentum.

20 hours ago - FXEmpire

BCA stays long gold, but warns speculative flows could trigger another pullback

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, silver hold gains despite strong U.S. jobs data

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21 hours ago - Kitco

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to See Pressures from Both Sides

The gold market initially rallied a bit during the trading session on Wednesday, but looks as if it doesn't like the jobs number now that it has been released.

22 hours ago - FXEmpire

Here's what gold has in common with some other commodities — and what it doesn't

Since the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, governments have been increasingly conscious of energy and food supplies in particular.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Gold losing some momentum as U.S. economy created 130K jobs in January

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1 day ago - Kitco

India's gold market faces headwinds despite Titan's festive sales surge

India's top jewellery maker, Titan Co., is reporting that customers are becoming cautious, with record-high gold prices dampening demand in the world's second-largest bullion market.

1 day ago - Invezz

Silver (XAG) Forecast: Silver Rally Eyes $83.61 Breakout as NFP Could Force Fed's Hand

Silver rallies on weak NFP expectations and lower dollar. Technical breakout over $83.61 opens door to $92 target; 50-day MA holds as support.

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1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold market analysis for February 11 - 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

Solid price gains for gold, silver ahead of key U.S. data

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 (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Weak NFP Could Spark Gold Breakout Over $5143.89

Gold price could break above $5143.89 if NFP data disappoints. Traders eye weaker jobs and Fed rate cut odds for a potential gold rally.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold and silver are rallying again ahead of payrolls report

Gold and silver futures each rallied on Wednesday, with investors assessing the likelihood of Federal Reserve rate cuts as well as geopolitical tensions.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: NFP Could Trigger $5,150 Test

Gold climbs above $5,000 on weak US retail sales and rate cut bets, while silver nears $82 as NFP data could trigger a breakout toward $5,150.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Experts see more upside for gold, silver due to weak data and falling yields

Gold and silver prices increased on Wednesday as US Treasury bond yields dropped after the release of data showing that retail sales growth had stalled in December.  The stalled growth suggested a wea...

1 day ago - Invezz

Gold and Silver Technical Analysis: Prices Hold Key Support Ahead of US Jobs Data

Gold and silver prices hold key support levels above $5,000 and $64, respectively, as a weak U.S. dollar and rising Fed rate cut expectations support bullish momentum ahead of the crucial U.S. jobs da...

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold Rises Amid Fed Rate-Cut Prospects

Gold rose in the morning Asian session amid prospects for Fed rate cuts that could enhance the appeal of the non-interest-bearing precious metal.

1 day ago - WSJ

Gold's most extreme drawdowns signal tactical reassessments, not durable regime shifts – WisdomTree's Gannatti

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 holds $5,000 floor as consumer delinquencies reach highest level since 2017

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 and silver volatility is a feature, not a flaw YieldMax's Khouw

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

This chart explains why gold has been so volatile lately

Inflows into global gold exchange-traded funds hit a record monthly high in January. But as private investors lead the rise in investment demand, it has contributed to volatility in the precious-metal...

1 day ago - Market Watch

Gold can be volatile, but it's still an important portfolio diversifier, says MarketVector's Yang

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 (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Pulled Back Towards $5000

Gold prices are moving lower despite weaker dollar and falling Treasury yields.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold, silver see routine profit-taking pressure

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 will hit $5,900/oz by year end on Fed easing, sovereign buying – UBS

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

How to Invest in Precious Metals After Their Crazy Run-Up

Financial pros say gold, silver, platinum and palladium have good long-term prospects but expect volatility in the near term.

1 day ago - WSJ

Treasury calls gold a 'bubble' while banks target $6,000: Feneck warns of 'commodity war'

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 Price Analysis – Gold Continues to See Upwards Momentum

Gold continues to chop around on Tuesday, as the markets continue to see a lot of momentum playing out. This market continues to see a lot of noisy behavior, but the buyers continue to push things upw...

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Could weak U.S. consumer spending provide some support for gold prices

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...

2 days ago - Kitco

Gold market analysis for February 10 - 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...

2 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Is the Gold Market Coiling for a Breakout Rally?

Gold price stalls near $5002.31 as traders await CPI and NFP. Key data could trigger a breakout or deepen the base.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Modest price pressure on gold, silver

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...

2 days ago - Kitco

Interview: $6,000 gold realistic as macro risks fuel rally: B2PRIME's Mykuliak

At current levels, gold reflects both fear-driven flows and structural repricing with a move towards $6,000 looks realistic in the near future, says B2PRIME Group's Eugenia Mykuliak.

2 days ago - Invezz

Gold Analysis – Corrective Decline to $4400 Backed by Harmonics and Momentum Divergence

Taken together, Gold appears to be navigating a technically mature corrective phase within a broader bullish cycle.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: $5,000 Holds as Silver Nears $82 – Break or Reject?

Gold holds above $5,000 as Fed policy uncertainty cools momentum, while silver tests $82 resistance amid trendline pressure and shifting risk sentiment.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Could gold reach $6,000 in 2026?

Gold prices are back above $5,000 per ounce on Monday as silver also looks to recover from the recent sell-off in metal commodities. Blue Line Futures chief market strategist Phil Streible comes on Ma...

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2 days ago - Yahoo Finance

Gold lowers on easing tensions, but rate cut bets, China demand provide floor

Gold prices drifted lower in Asian trade on Tuesday, snapping a two-day positive streak for the precious metal.  Experts believe that the market lacked strong follow-through selling, and demand from c...

2 days ago - Invezz

Gold Falls on Possible Technical Correction

Gold fell in early Asian trade on a possible technical correction after front-month gold futures on Monday posted the fifth-highest close ever seen.

2 days ago - WSJ

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Rally Gains Steam as Dollar Weakens, NFP Looms

Spot gold surges on weakest dollar since January 30. Wednesday's NFP report could force Fed's hand on rate cuts, sending gold through $5143.89 breakout level.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold "Overbought" Not "Over Owned," Silver's Rebound After "Unsustainable" Rally

Aakash Doshi is someone who saw January's "historic" rise in silver and gold prices as "unsustainable," calling the recent pullback one that was much needed. That said, he sees gold as a dip-buying op...

2 days ago - Schwab Network

Safe-haven demand, outside markets push gold, silver sharply higher

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...

2 days ago - Kitco

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