VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ)
| Assets | $2.61B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| PE Ratio | 6.97 |
| Shares Out | 59.27M |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 326,373 |
| Open | 38.82 |
| Previous Close | 39.17 |
| Day's Range | 38.45 - 38.88 |
| 52-Week Low | 31.48 |
| 52-Week High | 53.35 |
| Beta | 0.15 |
| 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 22.68% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.47%.
News
China considers new import and export regime for gold which limits PBOC oversight
Chinese regulators, including customs officials and the central bank, are proposing a major overhaul of the country's existing import and export regulations governing gold and gold products, according...
Gold will fall below $3,900 this year before rallying to $5,300 in 2027 - TD's Bart Melek
The gold market is once again starting the week on a disappointing note as it clings to support near $4,000 an ounce, and one bank expects this pivotal level to break as inflation fears persist.
Precious metals should benefit from falling oil, as gold market continues shift toward Asia – Heraeus
Gold and silver prices should soon begin to benefit from lower oil prices as inflation expectations moderate and bond yields drop, while developments on the Pacific Rim suggest the gold market's cente...
Gold Price Analysis – Gold Looks for a Reason to Bounce
The gold market has dropped a bit in the early part of the trading day on Monday, as the Asian and European markets were unfavorable. At this point, the market is likely to see a lot of questions aske...
Gold and silver weaken as Fed bets offset Hormuz risk - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are weaker ahead of the North American market open on Monday as traders balance renewed U.S.-Iran diplomacy against higher oil prices and persistent Federal Reserve rate-hi...
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Defends $4,049 as Silver Holds $57.97 — Next Move?
The ongoing US-Iran ceasefire amid Iran-Israel tensions allowed gold and silver to focus on technical levels. Gold rebounded off $4,049 support while silver traded at $57.97.
Gold Falls Amid Souring Risk Sentiment
Gold declined in early Asian trade. Souring risk sentiment toward artificial-intelligence-related assets has spilled over into commodities including gold, which was among the hardest hit last week, sa...
Gold, silver rebound as Fed hike odds cool after oil slide - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are higher after the North American cash-market close on Friday, as lower Treasury yields and a softer U.S. dollar helped precious metals recover while oil retreated despit...
Gold faces make-or-break week at $4,000 as Fed hawkishness fuels bearish outlook
The gold market is ending the week in a precarious position as prices cling to what has become critical support near $4,000 an ounce. The precious metal is on track to post its fourth consecutive week...
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Trendline Break Signals Bearish Extension
Gold's breakdown below a long-term trendline keeps bearish momentum intact, with Fibonacci levels and channel structure pointing toward deeper downside unless key resistance at $4,115 is reclaimed.
Spot gold hits session high near $4,080/oz after final Consumer Sentiment rises to 49.5, one-year and long-term inflation expectations ease
The gold market is trading at session highs after the latest data showed consumer sentiment in the U.S. improving, with both shorter and longer-term inflation expectations easing.The University of Mic...
Gold and silver firm before U.S. open as dollar eases - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are higher ahead of the North American market open Friday, as a softer U.S. dollar gave metals room to rebound while traders balanced sticky inflation, Federal Reserve rate...
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Retests $4,010 as Silver Breaks $56.50 Amid Ceasefire — Bearish Turn?
As the ceasefire remains intact beyond nine weeks amid Iran-Israel tensions, gold found support at $4,011 with neutral structure while silver fell to $56.47. Strong central bank demand and silver's in...
Gold Declines; Prices Could Have Further to Fall
Gold fell in the early Asian session. While the market expects gold prices to rebound after falling to $4,000 a troy ounce, Capital Economics reckoned the precious metal still has further to fall over...
Gold is going lower, but DeCarley Trading's Garner sees one potential trade to play this summer
Gold continues to hold support around $4,000 an ounce, but according to one market strategist, it's only a matter of time before the precious metal heads lower as it faces challenging headwinds from a...
Gold holds $4,000 as Fed hawkishness offsets renewed Gulf risk - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are firmer late Thursday as lower Treasury yields and a softer U.S. dollar helped metals rebound from Wednesday's selloff while traders reassessed U.S.-Iran risk in the Str...
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Trendline Failure Signals Deeper Downside Risk
Gold extends its bearish structure after breaking key trendline support, with consolidation below resistance levels signaling continued downside risk toward deeper Fibonacci extension targets.
Gold and silver slide amid dollar strength, but other headwinds are easing – Saxo Bank's Hansen
Gold's break below $4,000 and silver's slide below $60 has soured sentiment in the precious metals market, with the stronger dollar and last week's hawkish FOMC the main short-term headwinds, but othe...
Gold price could struggle through 2026 as it loses safe-haven status to US bonds - BI's McGlone
The bond market has been a significant headwind for the gold market as inflation fears have pushed yields higher in recent weeks, raising the opportunity cost of holding the non-yielding asset.
Gold Steadies Near $4,000 as Traders Weigh Interest-Rate Outlook
Gold steadied after the release of US economic data, as traders slightly pulled back on expectations for interest rate hikes. Suki Cooper, Global Head: Commodities Research at Standard Chartered Bank,...
Gold steadies above $4,000 as Fed hike odds reset markets - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold prices are firmer and spot silver prices are also higher in early U.S. trading Thursday, with bargain hunting emerging after a four-session selloff while the dollar remains near a one-year h...
Gold clings to $4,000/oz after U.S. durable goods drop -4.5% in May
The gold market is hovering around $4,000 per ounce after the latest economic data showed sales of durable goods last month met expectations.The Commerce Department announced Thursday that U.S. durabl...
Spot gold shoots back above $4,000/oz after U.S. weekly jobless claims dip to 215k
Gold prices briefly rose back above $4,000 on Thursday morning following the release of better than expected labor market data after the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits...
Gold prices struggling as U.S. economy remains resilient and inflation fears cool
Further resilience in the U.S. economy and muted inflation pressures are pulling gold prices lower, with the precious metal continuing to struggle around $4,000 an ounce.
Gold holds below $4,000, silver below $60 — has the shimmer worn off the precious metal rally?
Spot gold held below the $4,000 mark on Thursday, while spot silver traded below the $60 level. Gold is down almost 8% so far this year, while silver has shed more than 20%.
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Breaks $3,980 as Silver Dives to $57 Amid Ceasefire — Bearish Turn?
As the ceasefire remains intact beyond nine weeks amid Iran-Israel tensions, gold found support at $3,987 with bearish structure while silver fell to $57.20. Strong central bank demand and silver's in...
Gold breaks $4,000, silver sinks 6.5% as stronger dollar deepens post-Fed selloff - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices were sharply lower after the close on Wednesday, as a firmer U.S. dollar, post-Fed rate repricing, and easing oil-supply fears outweighed residual haven demand tied to the ...
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Breakdown Signals Risk of Deeper Correction
Gold broke below long-term trendline support and a key Fibonacci level, increasing the risk of a deeper correction while leaving bulls with important resistance to reclaim.
Gold, silver and bitcoin are getting rocked, and angry investors can blame Kevin Warsh
Gold, silver and bitcoin are all falling to their lowest levels of the year as a strong dollar and fears of interest-rate hikes heap pressure on the “debasement trade.”
Gold's 28% correction is painful, but history suggests the bull market isn't over
The gold market is struggling to hold support at $4,000 an ounce, and although this has been a critical level of focus in recent weeks, analysts say that the current bear-market correction should not ...
ING Cuts Gold and Silver Forecasts as Rising Yields and Stronger Dollar Weigh on Prices
Surging momentum in the U.S. dollar and elevated bond yields are taking their toll on the precious metals market, with gold prices dropping below $4,000 an ounce and hitting a new low for the year.
