VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ)
| Assets | $2.76B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| PE Ratio | 6.97 |
| Shares Out | 67.19M |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 151,384 |
| Open | 41.97 |
| Previous Close | 41.75 |
| Day's Range | 41.74 - 41.97 |
| 52-Week Low | 34.94 |
| 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 18.46% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.98%.
News
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Gold price buckles under Warsh's inflation fixation as Fed hikes rates
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Rick Rule says gold stocks are cheap, but higher prices bring new risks
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India's gold imports fall 58% in August, silver imports rise 127%
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Gold, silver prices rise as oil eases before Fed decision - Kitco AM Report
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Gold price trades at $4,340/oz after retail sales rise 1.2% in August
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Gold, silver prices settle lower as Fed hike looks locked in - Kitco PM Report
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Gold Isn't Driven by US Inflation Says Jan van Eck
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KG: Rate Hike Bullish for Gold & Bitcoin Slides into Clarity Act Vote
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Silver price steadies, gold price falls as oil shock lifts rate pressure - Kitco AM Report
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Gold price struggling to catch a bid as New York Fed's Empire State survey drops to 7.6
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