VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ)
| Assets | $2.77B |
| 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 | 766,164 |
| Open | 43.04 |
| Previous Close | 42.20 |
| Day's Range | 42.82 - 43.33 |
| 52-Week Low | 34.05 |
| 52-Week High | 53.35 |
| Beta | 0.19 |
| 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 26.20% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.28%.
News
U.S. Treasury's interventions show weakness: ‘Incredibly bullish for gold' – Adrian Day
While the U.S. Treasury Department has made massive waves with their two recent interventions – one targeting the yen, and the other long-term yields – these did next to nothing to solve the real prob...
Gold, silver rally as Fed's Waller cuts September hike odds - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are sharply higher in late-afternoon U.S. trading Thursday, as Fed Governor Christopher Waller's less-hawkish rate comments pulled Treasury yields lower, weakened the U.S. ...
Dutch Central Bank Cuts Gold Reserves in U.S., Citing ‘Geopolitical Unrest'
The Netherlands moved some 90 tons of gold out of the Federal Reserve Bank in New York, the second European nation this year to announce it had decreased or eliminated U.S. gold holdings.
It's time to get bullish on gold again, says SocGen
The gold market is once again testing initial resistance at $4,500 an ounce, and one international investment bank believes that now is the time to get back into the market as they continue to see a g...
Central banks add 23 net tonnes of gold in July with China and Poland leading purchases – World Gold Council
Central banks increased allocations to their gold reserves in July, with the Chinese and Polish central banks once again leading all sovereign buyers, according to Marissa Salim, Senior Research Lead,...
Fed is ‘all talk, no action' as debt pressure sets stage for higher gold price - AuAg's Eric Strand
Gold investors may have to endure more volatility as markets continue to wrestle with stubborn inflation and the prospect of higher interest rates, but one fund manager says the market is focused on t...
Dutch yank gold from NY, citing ‘geopolitical unrest' — becoming 2nd European country to pull precious metal
The Dutch central bank has yanked more than 78 metric tons of gold out of New York, citing the tumultuous international climate.
Gold price at $4,463/oz after ISM Services PMI rises to 55.4 in August
The U.S. service sector improved above expectations last month, according to the latest data from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM).The ISM announced on Thursday morning that its Services Purc...
Gold price nears $4,500 as jobs data, Waller ease yield pressure - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are higher in early U.S. trading Thursday, as softer labor-market signals, a pullback in Treasury yields and a less-hawkish tone from Fed Governor Christopher Waller helped...
Gold price rally looks beyond stable U.S. weekly jobless claims
Some stability in the U.S. labor market, as the number of American workers applying for first-time unemployment benefits remains relatively unchanged for the fourth consecutive week, is doing little t...
Gold Price Forecast: $4,500 Test Sets Stage for NFP
Gold has pulled back after reaching $4,500, with traders now focused on Friday's jobs report. A hotter-than-anticipated number could work against gold as rates continue to grind higher.
Dutch central bank moves gold bars out of U.S. and Canada, citing ‘crisis preparedness'
The Dutch central bank has moved about 86 tons of gold from New York and Ottawa to London, citing rising geopolitical risks and the need to strengthen "crisis preparedness." DNB said gold stored with ...
Gold Falls; Markets Await Further U.S. Jobs Data
Comex gold futures might rise toward $4,600 an ounce, based on technical analysis, StoneX's Matt Simpson says in commentary. Support has been found around the 200-day exponential moving average and th...
Schroders turns bullish on gold as debt, inflation and currency risks outweigh elevated real yields
After taking profits and moving to the sidelines in May, analysts at Schroders announced in late August that they had upgraded their view on gold, re-establishing a position in the precious metal.
Dutch central bank moves 86 tonnes of gold from U.S., Canada to London
Against a backdrop of growing economic and geopolitical uncertainty, including rising trade tensions between Canada and the U.S., one European central bank is taking steps to improve the liquidity and...
Gold, silver prices rebound as ADP miss cools Fed-hike trade - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are higher in late-afternoon U.S. trading Wednesday, as softer U.S. private-payrolls data and an intraday pullback in Treasury yields helped precious metals recover from ea...
Goldman Sachs sees gold price at $4,900/oz by year-end, but investors hedging through gold derivatives could drive it even higher
Gold prices will rise to $4,900 per ounce by the end of 2026 amid strong demand from central banks seeking to diversify their foreign currency reserves, while investors using gold derivatives to hedge...
Gold price will approach $5,000/oz in 2026, $5,300/oz in 2027 on ‘uncertainty, de-dollarization, and debasement concern' – RBC
Gold's recent price action has demonstrated that geopolitical instability, global de-dollarization and worries over U.S. dollar debasement are returning to the fore, and the yellow metal is now poised...
Gold looks cheap as debt, inflation and uncertainty threaten fiat currencies - Matthew Jones
Gold prices may be struggling as investors focus on rising inflation and the prospect of higher interest rates, but one precious metals analyst says the market is missing the bigger picture — and that...
Gold price hits CAD $6,087/oz after Bank of Canada holds rates, says ‘US tariffs and threats of further action pose risks'
The Bank of Canada (BoC) maintained its key overnight rate at 2.25% on Wednesday, as expected, with the bank rate staying at 2.50% and the deposit rate remaining at 2.20%. The BoC said the ongoing con...
Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: XAUUSD Bounces from Value Zone Test as Yields Hit 4.8%
Gold bounced from $4,282.62 inside a key retracement zone Wednesday but yields near 4.8% and 68% September hike odds kept the rate trade in control of XAUUSD.
Gold, silver rebound as soft ADP tempers Fed-hike trade - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are higher in early U.S. trading Wednesday, as softer-than-expected ADP private-payrolls data gave metals a relief bid after a two-session selloff driven by higher oil pric...
Can gold price catch a bid? US labor market continues to struggle as ADP says 38K jobs created in August
After seeing significant selling pressure since the start of the week, the gold market is trying to find some solid ground as the private sector created fewer jobs than expected in August.
Gold tests $4,311 support as Fed-hike odds hold near 66% - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are sharply lower in late-afternoon U.S. trading Tuesday, as a surge in crude oil prices and a global bond selloff pushed Treasury yields higher and reinforced expectations...
Long-term gold price remains supported by commodity-led inflation - Saxo Bank's Hansen
After seeing its biggest monthly gain since the start of the year, the gold market is starting September on the back foot as prices test support near $4,350 an ounce.
Gold Price Continues Fall As Expectations Of An Interest Rate Hike Grow
Gold had been on a significant upswing throughout August, ending what had been a mostly stagnant summer, before the price began declining late last week. Earlier this month, the Treasury Department an...
Gold price at risk of pullback to $4,215/oz as short-term momentum fades – World Gold Council
The Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve are sending mixed signals to the market, but recent events have been net negative for gold on balance, with prices retreating and bond yields on the ris...
Spot gold price at $4,366/oz after ISM Manufacturing PMI falls to 54.6
Gold is coming off session lows after the latest data showed the U.S. manufacturing sector performing below expectations last month, while prices held steady in August.The Institute for Supply Managem...
Gold prices remain down as U.S. JOLTS highlight ongoing weakness in labor market
The gold market remains under pressure, testing support around $4,350 an ounce even as the U.S. labor market continues to lose momentum, with the number of available jobs remaining uninspiring.
Gold Price Hits 10-Day Low as Rising Yields Test Support
Gold markets are dropping early on Tuesday, as rates continue to rise in America and beyond. The market has reached a fresh 10-day low as rate repricing puts pressure on the non-yielding asset.
Gold price hits two-week low as Warsh repricing, oil shock lift yields - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are sharply lower in early U.S. trading Tuesday, pressured by a global bond selloff, firmer U.S. dollar and rising oil prices as traders priced a higher probability of a Se...
Gold Rises; Jackson Hole Speech May Limit Near-Term Upside
Gold rose. The macro environment has become more supportive with softer U.S. data, easing yield pressures and a less consistently strong U.S. dollar which helps precious metals regain momentum, OCBC s...
Gold price slips as oil spike, Fed-hike odds hit risk appetite - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold prices are slightly lower and spot silver prices are modestly higher in late-afternoon U.S. trading Monday, as renewed U.S.-Iran military escalation lifted oil prices, pushed long-end Treasu...