VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ)

NYSEARCA: OUNZ · Real-Time Price · USD
47.98
+1.06 (2.26%)
At close: Feb 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
48.04
+0.06 (0.13%)
Pre-market: Feb 19, 2026, 8:50 AM EST
Assets$3.01B
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
Volume965,724
Open47.71
Previous Close46.92
Day's Range47.68 - 48.20
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 72.40% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.81%.

News

Strength for the Dollar Ahead of GDP

The dollar has moved up in most of its pairs as traders generally expect ongoing strong economic growth.

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18 minutes ago - FXEmpire

Gold prices push close to $5,000 as Philly Fed Survey rises to 16.3

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31 minutes ago - Kitco

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to Chop at Large Figure

The 5,000 level continues to be an important area to pay close attention to, as there will be a lot of headlines and noise around it.

34 minutes ago - FXEmpire

Gold News: Gold Price Stuck as Iran War Risk Battles Hawkish Fed Minutes

Gold consolidates as Iran war risk battles hawkish Fed minutes. Rate uncertainty trumps geopolitics with June cut odds at 50.4%.

48 minutes ago - FXEmpire

Gold market analysis for February 19 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders

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55 minutes ago - Kitco

Steady price action in gold, silver as U.S.-Iran in focus

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1 hour ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Fed Pressure Builds – Will Gold Smash $5,020 or Stall?

Gold (XAU/USD) hovers near $5,000 as hawkish Fed minutes lift yields, while geopolitical tensions and PCE data keep safe-haven demand alive.

6 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold Edges Higher Amid Growing Risks of U.S.-Iran Conflict

Gold edged higher in early Asian trade amid growing risks of a U.S.-Iran conflict that could enhance the safe-haven allure of the precious metal.

14 hours ago - WSJ

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Key Support Holds Amid Short-Term Weakness

Gold remains vulnerable to short-term weakness but retains upside potential if support near $4,842 and the 50-day average holds, targeting a recovery toward $5,345.

16 hours ago - FXEmpire

Precious metals took the stairs up, but the escalator down, and speculators remain in the driver's seat – Ross Norman

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19 hours ago - Kitco

Gold, silver rally on bargain buying

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21 hours ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Tests The $5000 Level Amid Rising Geopolitical Risks

Silver and platinum rallied as demand for precious metals increased.

21 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Looking to Find Stability After Recent Turmoil

The gold market has rallied a bit in the early hours of Wednesday, as we continue to see a lot of noise overall, after the massive selloff. So with this, value hunters are coming into the picture at t...

22 hours ago - FXEmpire

Geopolitical "Anvils" Hanging Over Market Rally, Gold Bull Case Over Bitcoin

Jeff Weniger talks about the potential geopolitical “anvils” hanging over a market rally, including Venezuela, Iran, China and more. However, he's still looking to international equities for opportuni...

23 hours ago - Schwab Network

Spot gold spikes to $4,969/oz after U.S. housing starts rise 3.9% in November, 6.2% in December

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1 day ago - Kitco

Gold near session highs after U.S. durable goods post -1.4% loss in December

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1 day ago - Kitco

Gold market analysis for February 18 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders

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1 day ago - Kitco

Silver (XAG) Forecast: Silver Trades Below 50-Day MA, Eyes 200-Day MA Support

Silver trades below 50-day MA at $80.87 after record high. Digestion phase could extend to April 10 with 200-day MA at $51.86 the next target.

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1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold, silver see price gains as FOMC minutes on deck

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1 day ago - Kitco

Gold News: Price Prediction Points to 50-Day MA Test as Bulls Probe for Value

Gold analysis shows drift to 50-day moving average as long-term bulls accumulate at their price. June Fed meeting could end consolidation phase.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold and Silver Technical Analysis: Bullish Structure Builds Ahead of FOMC Minutes

Gold and silver remain supported by expectations of rate cuts and safe-haven demand, with bullish technical structures suggesting potential upside as long as key supports at $4,670 in gold and $50 in ...

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: $5,000 Clash as Dollar Firms – Break or Reversal?

Gold (XAU/USD) rebounds above $4,935 despite a stronger US Dollar and easing geopolitical tensions, while silver eyes $79 resistance.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold Edges Higher on Likely Technical Recovery

Gold edged higher on a likely technical recovery after front-month gold futures fell 2.8% overnight.

1 day ago - WSJ

What's weighing on gold and silver prices? eToro CEO talks retail investor adoption of AI

Market Domination Overtime Host Josh Lipton looks back on the day's top market trends after the closing bell on February 17, 2026. IDX Advisors Chief Investment Officer Ben McMillan examines the recen...

1 day ago - Yahoo Finance

JP Morgan says there's a case against the gold rally continuing – and it's wrong

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1 day ago - Kitco

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Bounce Potential From Key Support Levels

Gold remains vulnerable after hitting a seven-day low, but support near the 50-day average and Fibonacci targets suggest potential for a rebound and higher prices.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold's Speculation & Debt Protection Play Following Sharp Rally

Precious metals should remain a key part of your portfolio, according to today's panel. Steven Orrell notes the recent cooldown in price action as a buying opportunity, calling the yellow metal a way ...

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1 day ago - Schwab Network

Gold's pullback is a reset, not the end of the metals bull market - American Pacific CEO

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1 day ago - Kitco

Gold, silver see strong losses amid weak long liquidation

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1 day ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Retreats As Geopolitical Premium Declines

Gold declined below the $4900 level as traders reacted to geopolitical news. Silver found itself under strong pressure as gold/silver ratio moved above the 66 level.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to See Buyers on Dips

The gold market fell in the early hours of Tuesday, as traders continue to look for the overall trend to continue. At the moment, the market is likely to see buyers when value presents itself.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold price will hit $6,200 by June, precious, industrial metals set for further gains as volatility eases – UBS' Schnider

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1 day ago - Kitco

Peter Schiff Says 'Buy The Dips' — As Gold's Pullback Tests Conviction

Gold's rally just ran into its first real wave of selling pressure — and Peter Schiff is urging investors not to flinch. The pullback comes after a powerful surge pushed gold into overbought territory...

1 day ago - Benzinga

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Traders Eye 50-Day MA for Gold Rally Price Prediction

Gold prices consolidate as traders await Fed minutes, with yields, dollar moves, and key value zones shaping gold analysis and the short-term outlook.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold prices struggling as Empire State Manufacturing Survey falls to 7.1

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2 days ago - Kitco

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

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2 days ago - Kitco

Stop watching gold's daily swings and get ready for a $10,000 supercycle

Investors seeking a portfolio hedge will have two choices: gold or the U.S. dollar.

2 days ago - Market Watch

Price pressure on gold, silver; bulls need fresh fodder

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2 days ago - Kitco

Gold and Silver Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Talks Begin. Trump Says Tehran Wants a Deal.

The price of gold and silver reacted to ongoing talks between the U.S. and Iran.

2 days ago - Barrons

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: FOMC Minutes Loom as XAU Tests $4,900 Support – $5,000 Recovery Possible?

Gold (XAUUSD) tests $4,900 support as FOMC minutes approach, while silver slides toward $70 amid dollar strength and risk-on sentiment.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold prices tumble below $5,000 as China holidays dent support

Gold's fragile hold on $5,000 an ounce gave way to selling on Tuesday.

2 days ago - Market Watch

Gold Falls on Possible Position Adjustments Before U.S.-Iran Talks

Gold fell in the morning Asian session on possible position adjustments.

2 days ago - WSJ

‘Just because it's a safe haven doesn't mean it's not volatile' – HSBC's Steel says volatility will define gold in 2026

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2 days ago - Kitco

ANZ sees gold hitting $5,800 an ounce in the second quarter

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2 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Retreats As Chinese New Year Holidays Begin

Silver and platinum also pulled back in today's trading session.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Muddied U.S. labor data complicates gold price projections, high silver prices draw secondary supply – Heraeus

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2 days ago - Kitco

Gold prices unable to hold $5,000 level in quiet holiday trading

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2 days ago - Kitco

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Dances Around the Crucial 5K Level

Gold drops slightly on Monday, as the Americans are away for President's Day, causing a lack of volume.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: $5,000 Test as Silver Breaks $79 – Reversal or Deeper Slide?

Gold (XAUUSD) tests $5,000 as cooling CPI and easing tensions weigh on safe-haven demand, while silver breaks $79. Is a deeper slide coming?

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold and Silver Analysis: Holiday Trading Drives Consolidation Within Bullish Structure

Gold and silver remain in holiday-driven consolidation, but softer US inflation, weaker yields, and a softer dollar keep the broader bullish structure intact.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

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