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 | 512,822 |
| Open | 38.86 |
| Previous Close | 38.59 |
| Day's Range | 38.79 - 39.54 |
| 52-Week Low | 31.48 |
| 52-Week High | 53.35 |
| Beta | 0.17 |
| 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 21.76% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.51%.
News
These are the key factors that could restart the gold rally this year, or drive prices even lower – World Gold Council H2 Outlook
Despite gold's dramatic fall from $5,500 per ounce earlier this year to below $4,000 in late June, the yellow metal is still among the top performers over the past year, and demand central banks and l...
Gold, silver rise as NFP risk keeps dollar, yields bid - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are higher after the North American cash-market close Wednesday, as precious metals started the third quarter with a rebound while a firmer U.S. dollar and higher Treasury ...
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Downtrend Holds Amid Resistance Test
Gold briefly rebounded above short-term support and its 10-day moving average but failed to confirm strength, keeping the broader downtrend intact as resistance persists.
Spot gold bumps up against $4,100/oz after ISM Manufacturing PMI falls to 53.3
Gold is trading near session highs on the edge of $4,100 after the latest data showed the U.S. manufacturing sector performing below expectations last month, while prices continued their recent modera...
Gold and silver steady before NFP as payrolls risk caps rebound - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are firmer ahead of the North American market open Wednesday, as traders covered shorts near major support while a firmer U.S. dollar and higher Treasury yields kept the re...
Gold trades near session highs after ADP says net 98K jobs were added in June
The gold market is trading higher on Wednesday morning after the latest employment data showed the U.S. labor market adding fewer jobs than expected, according to private sector payrolls processor ADP...
Gold prices fall further after worst quarter in 13 years as interest rate fears hit bullion
Gold prices fell Wednesday after bullion suffered its worst quarter in 13 years. The precious metal is down from its January record high after the Iran war sent energy prices higher, reigniting inflat...
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Defends Triple Bottom at $3,973 as Silver Holds Channel Floor — Next Move?
Official sector demand and constrained mine supply continued to underpin gold and silver. Gold defended $3,973 pivot zone with bullish rejection wicks while silver held $57.52.
Gold and Silver Price Forecast: Gold Falls Below $4,000 as Fed Bets Rise
Gold and silver prices remain under pressure as Fed rate hike bets rise, the U.S. dollar strengthens, and fragile U.S.-Iran peace efforts keep inflation risks alive.
Silver firms while gold fades as Fed risk caps rebound - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold prices are weaker and spot silver prices are firmer after the North American cash-market close Tuesday, as stronger U.S. labor-market data pushed Treasury yields higher and kept Federal Rese...
Gold's correction is a buying opportunity as governments won't tolerate economic pain - Waratah Capital's Dunkley
Gold's recent correction has created a compelling opportunity in both bullion and mining equities as governments and central banks will eventually prove unwilling to tolerate economic pain, according ...
Fed turned a ‘pause in the structural bullish gold story' into ‘a deeper freeze' – J.P. Morgan's Shearer
The Federal Reserve's recent hawkish pivot has had the effect of materially prolonging the pause in gold's structural price rally, and in the near term, the base metals may offer the most attractive i...
Central banks see gold prices trading between $5,000 and $6,000 in 12 months - OMFIF Survey
Despite gold's recent volatility, central banks have little intention of backing away from the precious metal. Instead, the latest research from the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum ...
Central banks see gold prices trading between $5,00 and $6,000 in 12 months - OMFIF Survey
Despite gold's recent volatility, central banks have little intention of backing away from the precious metal. Instead, the latest research from the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum ...
‘Gold is not done' and sovereign demand will drive price up to $4,900/oz in 2026 – Goldman Sachs' Dart
Gold's precipitous price decline over the last four months doesn't mean the rally is over for the year, and central bank demand will drive the precious metal all the way back to the edge of $5,000, ac...
Spot gold spikes to session high $4,048/oz after Consumer Confidence at 91.2 in June
Gold prices are trading at session highs after the latest data showed a mixed picture for U.S. consumer sentiment this month.The Consumer Confidence Index rose to 91.2 in June, below economists' conse...
Gold price attracts a modest bid even as U.S. JOLTS shows resilient labor market
The gold market is trying to attract fresh buying momentum, but support at $4,000 an ounce remains at risk as the U.S. labor market continues to show resilience, with the number of available jobs hold...
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Defends $4,024 Double Bottom as Silver Holds Channel Floor — Next Move?
Gold rose to $4,024 defending double bottom support while silver held $58.93 with channel floor bounce. Strong industrial demand for silver and ongoing official buying remain key long-term drivers.
Gold, silver weaken as Fed repricing overwhelms haven demand - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are lower after the North American cash-market close Monday, as higher oil prices and firmer Treasury yields kept traders focused on Federal Reserve tightening risk rather ...
Gold's biggest buyers aren't slowing down, but SocGen sees a more measured pace ahead
Central bank demand has been a key driver behind gold's multi-year rally to an all-time high of $5,600 an ounce, and the latest World Gold Council survey points to continued buying from the official s...
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, 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.
