VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ)

NYSEARCA: OUNZ · Real-Time Price · USD
32.15
+0.01 (0.03%)
Jul 7, 2025, 4:00 PM - Market closed
0.03%
Assets $1.76B
Expense Ratio 0.25%
PE Ratio 6.97
Shares Out 54.30M
Dividend (ttm) n/a
Dividend Yield n/a
Ex-Dividend Date n/a
Payout Frequency n/a
Payout Ratio n/a
Volume 1,338,671
Open 31.90
Previous Close 32.14
Day's Range 31.86 - 32.19
52-Week Low 22.69
52-Week High 33.23
Beta 0.11
Holdings 1
Inception Date May 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 39.30% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.53%.

News

$500 billion of gold bullion hidden in Turkish homes - Istanbul Chamber of Jewelers

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11 hours ago - Kitco

Gold could see a retest of $3,000 as $4,000 looks out of reach - Bloomberg's McGlone

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11 hours ago - Kitco

Gold, silver weaker but up from session lows

Gold and silver prices are just modestly lower in midday U.S. trading Monday but are well up from early session lows. The safe-haven metals are seeing mild selling pressure to start the week due to im...

12 hours ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Pulls Back As Dollar Tests Weekly Highs

Gold traders focus on U.S. dollar's rebound from yearly lows and Trump's tariff policy.

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13 hours ago - FXEmpire

Central banks go for gold, investors still see value in silver, platinum may consolidate after rapid price rise – Heraeus

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14 hours ago - Kitco

Gold Price Outlook – Gold Testing 50 Day EMA

The gold market is a bit soft in the early hours of Monday, but at this point, we are still very much in the same consolidation range that we have been in for a while now. Ultimately, gold is bullish ...

16 hours ago - FXEmpire

Explainer: Konstantin Strukov, the Russian gold billionaire facing Russian asset seizure

Russian prosecutors are seeking to seize billionaire Konstantin Strukov's majority stake in major gold producer Uzhuralzoloto (UGC) for the state.

17 hours ago - Reuters

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Dollar Strength Drives Gold Below 50-Day Moving Average

Gold breaks below 50-day MA as dollar gains and Fed hawkishness weigh. Traders watch $3,244 and $3,136 for next gold price forecast levels.

20 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAU) Silver (XAG) Daily Forecast: Fed Minutes, Tariffs Keep Markets on Edge

Gold slips below $3,314 as strong U.S. jobs data dims Fed cut hopes. Silver rebounds near $36.50 amid trade and geopolitical uncertainty.

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23 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold and Silver Analysis: XAUUSD Triangle and XAGUSD Cup Patterns Signal Breakout

Gold consolidates within the ascending triangle and prepares for the next strong move, while silver has formed a cup pattern above $35, indicating that the price is ready to break higher.

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1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold News: Gold Price Future Hinges on Tariff Talks as Fed Cut Delayed

Gold price future hinges on July tariff deadline as Fed cut bets shift to September, supporting XAU/USD above $3,300 while traders await clear signals.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Sitting in Bullish Position

Gold's bullish reversal and technical breakout hint at further upside, but a decisive move above $3,366 is needed to confirm a sustained trend higher.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Limited Bounce for the Dollar After a Stronger NFP

3 July's NFP was significantly better than expected, challenging the narrative of a weakening job market in the USA.

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3 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Rebounds After Yesterday's Pullback

Gold stays below the key resistance level at $3350 – $3360.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold Weekly Price Outlook – Gold Continues to Work Off Froth

The gold markets continue to see a lot of noisy trading, as we are in the middle of a massive consolidation range, as the market has rallied nicely, but at this point in time, the overall trend contin...

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold Price Outlook – Gold Continues to Sit in the Middle of a Range

The gold market continues to see a lot of back and forth as we continue to work off the froth from the markets. At this point, the trading public possibly thinks we are at “fair value.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Gold Market Eyes Breakout on Dollar Dip, Tariff Fears

Gold prices eye breakout as dollar dips, with tariff fears boosting safe-haven demand. Traders watch $3348 resistance for next gold rally in XAUUSD.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Will a Break Above $3,366 and $37.05 Confirm Upside?

Gold holds above $3,340 with a bullish wedge setup. Silver eyes $37.05 breakout as safe-haven demand and technical support drive momentum.

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3 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) Consolidates in Ascending Triangle as Silver Eyes Breakout Above $37

Gold consolidates at the edge of the ascending triangle, increasing volatility, while silver constructs a bullish price action above $35 as it prepares for the next surge.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMIAUUGL
4 days ago - FXEmpire

Wall Street on the fence about gold's direction, Main Street strengthens its bullish bias as debt worries mount

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4 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Faces Key Support Test as Volatility Set to Rise

Gold's price compression, trendline test, and bearish reversal signal a volatile setup, with resistance at $3,366 and support near $3,301 in focus.

4 days ago - FXEmpire

Affluent investors more than double their gold holdings, 50% look to own gold in the next 12 months - HSBC

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4 days ago - Kitco

Solid employment data dampens gold, but deficit concerns continue to support prices

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4 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Retreats As Treasury Yields Test Weekly Highs

The strong Non Farm Payrolls report put pressure on gold markets.

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4 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold and Silver Forecast for Q3 2025

Gold and silver both look positive as we head into the third quarter of 2025. At this point, it is the Federal Reserve that people will be watching, as well as geopolitical issues around the world.

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4 days ago - FXEmpire