VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ)

NYSEARCA: OUNZ · Real-Time Price · USD
38.12
-0.29 (-0.76%)
Oct 28, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
-0.76%
Assets$2.34B
Expense Ratio0.25%
PE Ratio6.97
Shares Out56.45M
Dividend (ttm)n/a
Dividend Yieldn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Payout Frequencyn/a
Payout Ration/a
Volume1,738,431
Open37.86
Previous Close38.41
Day's Range37.69 - 38.23
52-Week Low24.68
52-Week High42.19
Beta0.08
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

Performance

OUNZ had a total return of 43.96% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.92%.

News

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Pullback Targets 50% Retracement Support

Gold hit a new low before bouncing, forming a hammer, with a rally above recent highs testing resistance.

10 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold's not done: LBMA survey forecasts prices near $5,000 in 12 months

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11 hours ago - Kitco

Gold's selloff may be an opportunity in disguise for investors as the Fed looks to cut interest rates

Gold has seen a sharp selloff in the past week, and with the Federal Reserve expected to cut benchmark interest rates, investors could be missing an opportunity to buy the precious metal at a bargain ...

12 hours ago - Market Watch

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Tests New Lows Amid Profit-Taking

Silver and platinum markets managed to rebound from session lows.

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14 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold down but pares early losses; silver rebounds

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14 hours ago - Kitco

Central banks of Korea and Madagascar are looking to ramp up their gold reserves

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14 hours ago - Kitco

Citigroup and Morgan Stanley to challenge JPMorgan's grip on London gold vaults - Report

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14 hours ago - Kitco

Gold Price Forecast: October's Blow-Off Top Supports Quick Drop Toward $3,500

Gold flashed a rare blow-off top signal in October, after surging 32% in just two months.

16 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold Price Outlook – Gold Continues to Drop on Tuesday

The gold market fell a bit in the early hours of the Tuesday session, as we are now below the $4000 level, which, of course, is a large, round, psychologically important level that people will obvious...

16 hours ago - FXEmpire

Here's how the smart money is buying gold, now that it's likely peaked for the year

Structural problems including high debt levels, deficits and geopolitical risks remain.

17 hours ago - Market Watch

The Price of Gold Continues Sliding. Investors Should Monitor These Critical Levels

Gold's (XAUUSD) retreat from its recent record high accelerated on Tuesday, with profit-taking weighing on the precious metal after strong gains in recent months.

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17 hours ago - Investopedia

Gold Slumps Into Correction Territory as Bullion FOMO Fades

The market's hottest asset is starting to cool.

17 hours ago - Barrons

Commodity wrap: gold, crude tumble on easing trade tensions; copper near record highs

Gold prices extended its fall on Tuesday as easing trade tensions boosted risk appetite among investors, and weighed on the yellow metal.  Oil prices dropped over 1% on Tuesday, marking a third consec...

17 hours ago - Invezz

More solid price losses in gold, silver as charts damage mounts

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18 hours ago - Kitco

Silver (XAG) Forecast: Will the 50-Day Moving Average at $44.80 Stop the Selling?

Silver sinks to $45.55 as risk-on mood and gold weakness weigh. Can bulls hold the 50-day moving average?

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19 hours ago - FXEmpire

Morning Bid: Gold sold, stocks stall

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19 hours ago - Reuters

Newmont Stock Falls Again. Another Day, Another Gold Selloff.

The precious-metal reversal isn't making much sense, but it appears investors have decided it's time to sell after a stellar run.

19 hours ago - Barrons

Gold News: Gold Price Hits 3-Week Low — Will Bulls Step In at the 50-Day MA?

Gold price drops over 2% as risk appetite rises and support levels near $3782.23 come into play. Will buyers defend the 50-day moving average?

20 hours ago - FXEmpire

U.S. Futures, Global Markets Fall After Hitting Record Highs; Oil, Gold Down

Markets were mostly lower—along with oil and gold—after many indexes hit more record highs in the prior session on positive sentiment over U.S. and China trade talks.

21 hours ago - WSJ

Gold Falls as Trade Optimism Erodes Demand

Gold prices fell, holding below the $4,000 mark as optimism over a Trump-Xi meeting later this week dented demand for safe-haven assets.

21 hours ago - WSJ

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Traders Brace for Powell's Speech and Policy Hints

Gold and silver prices steady ahead of the Fed's policy meeting, as traders await Powell's tone and key U.S. data to gauge rate cut prospects.

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1 day ago - FXEmpire

China Deal Hopes Lift Markets as Trump, Xi Prepare for Talks

U.S.–China trade talks ahead of the APEC Summit fuel risk appetite as investors eye a potential tariff rollback and breakthrough deal.

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1 day ago - FXEmpire

How higher gold prices are impacting gold traders

Trading houses, hedge funds and banks are on a hiring spree for specialist gold traders as interest in the metal soars, creating a battle for talent that is driving up pay packages in what has histori...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Gold Price Tumbles Again While S&P 500 Hits New Record On China Trade Deal Optimism

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1 day ago - Forbes

Gold starts the week with a 3% drop, and prices could fall further in a fight for $4k - Analysts

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1 day ago - Kitco

Annual gold price to top $4K per ounce for first time next year: analysts

Some 39 analysts and traders expect gold prices to average $4,275 in 2026 – a sharp increase from their forecast of $3,400 in July.

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1 day ago - New York Post

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Dives 3% Amid Falling Demand For Safe-Haven Assets

Precious metals are under pressure as traders react to U.S. – China trade truce.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMIAUUGL
1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold, silver hammered by better risk appetite, weak long liquidation

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1 day ago - Kitco

Metals Focus sees $5,000 gold and $60 silver in 2026 as uncertainty persists

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1 day ago - Kitco

Gold Price Outlook – Gold Continues to See Gravity Issues

The gold market continues to see a lot of noisy trading on Monday, as we are likely to see a bit of exhaustion as the main factor here. Also, this is a situation where there are value hunters out ther...

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold slips 2% as bear takes control amid US-China trade talk; can bulls stage a comeback?

Gold prices have slipped from their record highs as the yellow metal plunged 2% on Monday due to decreasing safe-haven demand.  This decline was attributed to increased investor risk appetite for equi...

1 day ago - Invezz

Trump Trade War: How China's Growth Model and Gold Strategy Challenge Dollar Dominance

As Trump pursues a new trade deal, China's investment-led strategy, trade surplus, and rising gold reserves are fuelling global imbalances and challenging the dollar's dominance.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Strong price pressure on gold, silver, as risk appetite keener

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1 day ago - Kitco

The experts who previously warned against gold as an inflation hedge now argue there's room to grow

Even after setting all-time highs, gold could defy historical precedent and keep rallying, according to a research paper from two experts in finance.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Annual 2026 gold price forecast tops $4,000/oz for first time

Gold's winning streak is seen extending into next year, with analysts forecasting an annual average price above $4,000 per ounce for the first time as economic and geopolitical turmoil keep the metal'...

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1 day ago - Reuters

Gold market analysis for October 27 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders

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1 day ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Bearish Pressure Builds as Traders Eye Value Zone at $3846.50–$3771.46

Gold price slips below $4100 as trade optimism and Fed expectations weigh. Traders eye support at $3846.50–$3771.46 for a potential bullish rebound.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Newmont Stock and Gold Prices Both Drop Again. What's Driving the Selloff.

It's a surprise that gold prices are still sliding since the latest U.S. inflation report came in cooler than expected.

1 day ago - Barrons

Returning To A Gold Standard Has Been Done Before

Go back on a gold standard? That's crazy.

1 day ago - Forbes

What every investor needs to know about gold's historic rally — whether it continues or not

If you rode gold's rocket ride up, good for you. But that makes this an even better time to address – steely-eyed – just what gold actually is.

1 day ago - New York Post

Bars and coins steal the shine from jewelry as Indians splurge up to $11 billion on gold this Diwali

During the first two days of Diwali, Indians purchased more than 40 tons of gold. Indians preferred buying gold coins and bars over jewelry.

1 day ago - CNBC

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Technical Signals Show Pause Before Next Move

Gold steadies near $4,080 while silver holds key support. Momentum cools ahead of the Fed meeting, suggesting consolidation before the next price move.

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2 days ago - FXEmpire

Comex Gold Futures Consolidating Above 20-Day Simple Moving Average, Chart Shows

Comex gold futures were consolidating above the 20-day simple moving average on the daily chart, RHB said, adding that the metal is likely to resume its uptrend toward $4,400.

2 days ago - WSJ

Gold (XAUUSD) and Silver Technical Analysis: Holding Key Support Ahead of Fed Decision

Gold pared losses after soft inflation data but remains vulnerable, while silver holds support, and the U.S. Dollar Index awaits a breakout from consolidation.

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2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold to $5,000? Will Rhind's Bullish Thesis Backing Rally

Gold "doesn't seem like it has any chance of slowing down," says Will Rhind. He points a likely run-up to several factors, from a weakening dollar, to persistent inflation, to central banks around the...

2 days ago - Schwab Network

Gold (XAUUSD) and Silver Rally Ahead of Critical Fed Decision Amid Stagflation Fears

Gold, silver, and stocks are all rising together, signalling deep market uncertainty and growing stagflation fears as investors seek safety ahead of a pivotal Fed decision.

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2 days ago - FXEmpire

Silver (XAG) Forecast: Silver Traders Eye $41.40–$38.31 Value Zone as Bulls Step Aside

Silver outlook bearish into next week as market watches Fed guidance and deeper value levels at $41.40 and $38.31 for potential reentry.

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3 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Reversal Top in Play as Fed Cut Looms, $3846.50 in Focus

Gold price forms weekly reversal top after hitting $4381.44. Fed cut in focus as traders eye $3846.50 for next support in a potential multi-week correction.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

US debt accelerates through $38 trillion: Has gold peaked?

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4 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Three-Day Consolidation – Breakout Decides Next Move

Gold tested $4,044 at the 20-day line, showing hammer strength, needing $4,185 to reclaim momentum.

4 days ago - FXEmpire

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