VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ)
| Assets | $2.55B |
| 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 | 380,972 |
| Open | 42.26 |
| Previous Close | 42.19 |
| Day's Range | 41.91 - 42.32 |
| 52-Week Low | 31.93 |
| 52-Week High | 53.35 |
| Beta | 0.18 |
| 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 28.28% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.12%.
News
Gold holds near two-month high as equities slip, oil rallies - Kitco PM Report
Gold and silver prices are modestly higher in late-afternoon U.S. trading Tuesday, as safe-haven demand tied to the Strait of Hormuz standoff offset a firmer U.S. dollar and a still-elevated rate back...
China's gold consumption rises 1.23% in H1, jewelry sales slump while investment demand soars - China Gold Association
China's total gold consumption rose 1.23% in the first half of 2026, according to the latest data from the China Gold Association (CGA).Gold consumption in China came in at 511.41 tonnes in the first ...
Spot gold at $4,385/oz after U.S. existing-home sales fall -1.7% to 4.06 million in July
Spot gold is dropping back into the red on the session this morning after the latest data showed the U.S. housing market pulling back but still beating expectations last month.Total existing-home sale...
Gold and silver ease as CPI risk steadies yields and the dollar - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are weaker in early U.S. trading Tuesday, as traders took profits after gold hit a two-month high overnight and markets moved back into inflation-watch mode ahead of Wednes...
Gold Price Could Test and Move Beyond Recent Highs
The combination of improving positioning, supportive flow dynamics, lower real yields, a steeper yield curve, easing Fed expectations and persistent central bank buying has helped propel gold back tow...
Gold and silver rise as oil jump revives inflation-risk trade - Kitco PM Report
Gold and silver prices are higher in late-afternoon U.S. trading Monday, as the market balanced last week's weak labor data against a rebound in oil prices, Treasury yields and Fed rate-hike expectati...
Price correction ‘improved the long-term risk-reward profile' for both gold and silver – Sprott's Smirnova
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Gold could reclaim $5,000/oz in two years, prices could gain 9% in 2026 - Catalyst Funds' Miller
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Gold softens, silver firms as CPI week tests Fed repricing - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold prices are modestly lower and spot silver prices are firmer in early U.S. trading Monday, as the market consolidates Friday's payroll-led precious-metals rally ahead of this week's U.S. infl...
Why Gold Miners Are More Resilient Than Their Costs Suggest
Gold held above $4,000 in July while miners faced volatility, but record margins suggest cost fears may be overstated. Key Takeaways Gold remained above $4,000 per ounce in July, while gold mining equ...
Gold's biggest headwind may finally be peaking
Gold investors have spent much of 2026 confronting a frustrating paradox: the geopolitical and fiscal backdrop has arguably never looked more supportive for a safe-haven asset, yet gold has struggled ...
Gold, silver rally as weak payrolls cut Fed hike pressure - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices rallied after the North American equities close Friday, as a negative July payrolls print pulled Treasury yields lower, softened the U.S. dollar and eased pressure on the F...
Gold breaks out following soft jobs data but could still struggle to get to $4,500
After two months of consolidation and testing support at $4,000 an ounce, the gold market has broken convincingly to the upside as the precious metal sees its best weekly performance since the start o...
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Breakout Builds Toward Key Resistance
Gold extends its bullish reversal toward major resistance, with improving technical structure supporting higher targets while the $4,382-$4,392 zone becomes the next critical test.
PBOC boosts gold buying with largest monthly purchase since 2023
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Gold, silver rally as yields fall after surprise jobs loss - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are sharply higher in early U.S. trading Friday, as a surprise decline in July payrolls pulled Treasury yields lower and reduced near-term Fed hike expectations.
Gold (XAU/USD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Holds Above $4,250 Ahead of U.S. Payrolls
Gold (XAU/USD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold holds above $4,250 while silver remains near multi-year highs as traders await Friday's U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls report for fresh Fed policy clues.
Investors take profits in gold and silver as oil, yields rise after Hormuz deal doubts - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices were weaker in late U.S. trading Thursday, as rising oil prices, firmer Treasury yields and a stronger U.S. dollar prompted investors to take some profits after Wednesday's...
Now is the time to buy gold; BCA sees bullish opportunity as real yields peak
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Gold's rally is about a growing lack of investor confidence; silver could offer bigger gains says MarketGauge's Schneider
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Gold market sees positive ETF inflows in July, ending two months of outflows
The gold market has seen a solid breakout, with prices pushing back above $4,200. However, signs of renewed investor interest began to emerge in July as investors slowly returned to gold-backed exchan...