VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ)

NYSEARCA: OUNZ · Real-Time Price · USD
38.59
-0.02 (-0.05%)
Jun 30, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Assets$2.61B
Expense Ratio0.25%
PE Ratio6.97
Shares Out59.27M
Dividend (ttm)n/a
Dividend Yieldn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Payout Frequencyn/a
Payout Ration/a
Volume494,638
Open38.68
Previous Close38.61
Day's Range38.58 - 39.05
52-Week Low31.48
52-Week High53.35
Beta0.17
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

Top Holdings

NameSymbolWeight
Gold Oz.n/a100.00%

Performance

OUNZ had a total return of 22.43% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.45%.

News

Gold Slumps Below $4,000 as It Loses Shine to the Dominant Tech Trade

June was the worst month for gold since 2008. But some analysts are bullish on the second half of the year.

31 minutes ago - Barrons

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...

1 hour ago - CNBC

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.

4 hours ago - FXEmpire

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.

7 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold Holds Steady in Bearish Consolidation Zone

Gold held steady in early Asian trade. The yellow metal has now entered a medium-term bearish consolidation zone below $4,115 an ounce, Swissquote Bank said.

9 hours ago - WSJ

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...

13 hours ago - Kitco

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Bullish Hammer Signals Potential Bottom

Gold is attempting to establish a short-term bottom after testing key support, with a bullish hammer setup and breakout levels offering the first signs of recovery.

14 hours ago - FXEmpire

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 ...

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15 hours ago - Kitco

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...

15 hours ago - Kitco

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 ...

17 hours ago - Kitco

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 ...

17 hours ago - Kitco

‘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...

17 hours ago - Kitco

Gold is on the verge of a ‘death cross' that could surprisingly foreshadow gains

Here's what 45 years of data on death crosses in gold can tell us about the path ahead.

18 hours ago - Market Watch

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Rebounds From Multi-Month Lows

Gold and silver are moving higher despite stronger dollar and rising Treasury yields.

18 hours ago - FXEmpire

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...

20 hours ago - Kitco

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...

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20 hours ago - Kitco

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to See Support at $4K

The gold market continues to see a lot of buying just below the $4000 level, trying to hold it as support.

21 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Will Warsh and NFP Trigger Gold's Next Major Move?

Gold faces a critical test as Fed Chair Warsh and the U.S. jobs report could reshape rate expectations, the dollar, yields, and XAU/USD.

21 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold's $4,000 skirmish continues as it eyes worst quarter in 13 years

The precious metal may have the calendar on its side, according to an analyst

1 day ago - Market Watch

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.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold Declines, Likely Weighed by Hawkish Dollar Repricing

Gold fell in early Asian trade. The yellow metal was likely weighed down by a hawkish repricing in the dollar after the Federal Reserve's latest meeting, Maybank said.

1 day ago - WSJ

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 ...

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold News: Does the Death Cross Still Matter for Gold Prices?

Gold prices tumble as rising oil boosts Fed rate hike bets. Can the Death Cross and widening moving averages drive gold even lower?

1 day ago - FXEmpire

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...

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1 day ago - Kitco

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...

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Retreats As Traders Focus On Rate Outlook

Silver and platinum are also losing ground at the start of the week.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

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.

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1 day ago - Kitco

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...

1 day ago - Kitco

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...

1 day ago - FXEmpire

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...

1 day ago - Kitco

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.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold and Silver Price Forecast: NFP Data and Iran Talks Drive Next Breakout

Gold and silver remain under pressure as NFP data, Fed rate-hike expectations, and US-Iran talks shape market sentiment.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Will NFP Trigger a Gold Breakout or Deeper Selloff?

Gold prices face a pivotal week as Thursday's NFP report tests key support, Fed rate expectations, Treasury yields, and the dollar outlook.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold Falls Amid Souring Risk Sentiment

Gold declined in early Asian trade. Souring risk sentiment toward artificial-intelligence-related assets has spilled over into commodities including gold, which was among the hardest hit last week, sa...

2 days ago - WSJ

Gold News: Gold Market Firms on Softer Fed Hike Odds, but Death Cross Warns Bears

Gold price rallied as the dollar weakened and Fed hike odds eased, but a Death Cross and four weekly losses keep the XAU/USD outlook cautious.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Where Are Gold Prices Headed in the Second Half of the Year?

Where has the bullion bull gone, and will it return? Investors are likely wondering.

3 days ago - Investopedia

Gold looks broken, but the only thing that has changed is the price

The gold market just can't catch a break. What began as a correction from record highs has turned into a relentless selloff, with every major support level giving way.

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4 days ago - Kitco

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...

4 days ago - Kitco

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...

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4 days ago - Kitco

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.

4 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Gains Ground As Dollar Moves Away From Yearly Highs

Precious metals are moving higher, supported by falling Treasury yields.

4 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold Weekly Price Analysis – Gold Drops for the Week Again

The gold market gapped lower to start the week, falling hard. The $4,000 level is an area that has been tested, and so far, seems to be trying to hold things together.

4 days ago - FXEmpire

Spot gold hits session high near $4,080/oz after final Consumer Sentiment rises to 49.5, one-year and long-term inflation expectations ease

The gold market is trading at session highs after the latest data showed consumer sentiment in the U.S. improving, with both shorter and longer-term inflation expectations easing.The University of Mic...

4 days ago - Kitco

Gold and silver firm before U.S. open as dollar eases - Kitco AM Report

Spot gold and silver prices are higher ahead of the North American market open Friday, as a softer U.S. dollar gave metals room to rebound while traders balanced sticky inflation, Federal Reserve rate...

4 days ago - Kitco

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Attempting to Bounce from $4000 Region

The gold market has been bouncing over the last 24 hours, as we continue to look at the crucial $4000 level as a potential floor in the market. Can it hold?

4 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Can China Buying Offset Hawkish Fed Pressure?

Gold price outlook stays bearish as a hawkish Fed and strong dollar outweigh China's buying. See key support, resistance, and what could spark a rebound.

4 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Retests $4,010 as Silver Breaks $56.50 Amid Ceasefire — Bearish Turn?

As the ceasefire remains intact beyond nine weeks amid Iran-Israel tensions, gold found support at $4,011 with neutral structure while silver fell to $56.47. Strong central bank demand and silver's in...

5 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold and Silver Price Forecast: PCE Data Triggers Rebound from Support

Gold and silver rebound from key support after the PCE data, but sticky inflation and Fed rate hike expectations may limit the recovery.

5 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold Declines; Prices Could Have Further to Fall

Gold fell in the early Asian session. While the market expects gold prices to rebound after falling to $4,000 a troy ounce, Capital Economics reckoned the precious metal still has further to fall over...

5 days ago - WSJ

Gold is going lower, but DeCarley Trading's Garner sees one potential trade to play this summer

Gold continues to hold support around $4,000 an ounce, but according to one market strategist, it's only a matter of time before the precious metal heads lower as it faces challenging headwinds from a...

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5 days ago - Kitco

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