VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ)

NYSEARCA: OUNZ · Real-Time Price · USD
36.29
+0.22 (0.61%)
At close: Sep 26, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
36.79
+0.50 (1.38%)
Pre-market: Sep 29, 2025, 5:11 AM EDT
0.61%
Assets $2.07B
Expense Ratio 0.25%
PE Ratio 6.97
Shares Out 56.45M
Dividend (ttm) n/a
Dividend Yield n/a
Ex-Dividend Date n/a
Payout Ratio n/a
1-Year Return +41.32%
Volume 576,999
Open 36.20
Previous Close 36.07
Day's Range 36.14 - 36.44
52-Week Low 24.68
52-Week High 36.49
Beta 0.08
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

News

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Investors Eye $3,860 Gold and $48 Silver Targets

Gold nears $3,860 as safe-haven demand rises; silver hits $47 with targets at $48.90. Fed cuts and dollar weakness drive precious metals momentum.

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4 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold and Silver Technical Analysis: XAUUSD Targets $4,000 as XAGUSD Eyes Record Highs

Gold pushes toward $4,000 as Fed rate cut bets and safe-haven demand fuel momentum, while silver eyes record highs near $50 amid bullish breakouts and a weak U.S. Dollar Index.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMIAUUGL
7 hours ago - FXEmpire

Dow Jones & Nasdaq 100 Rise as China Profits Jump, Fed Speakers in Focus

US stock futures gain on upbeat China data and rising Fed cut expectations. Traders eye Fed speakers and upcoming jobs report for direction.

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7 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold News: Bullish Setup Intact, But Can Gold Prices Extend the Rally Post-NFP?

Gold price hits $3791.26, but all eyes are on NFP data and Fed policy. Can the rally continue or will strong jobs numbers trigger a pullback?

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Want to invest in gold? Here's how to plan for — or even avoid — the potential tax headaches

Gold isn't taxed the same way as other investments.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Silver (XAG) Forecast: 14-Year High on Solar Demand Surge — Is $50 Silver Going Up Next?

Silver hits a 14-year high, eyeing $50, as rate cut hopes and solar demand fuel the silver rally. Gold holds steady, awaiting fresh data to break higher.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMIAUUGL
2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Will Bulls Clear $3791.26 or Fade Before Jobs Data?

Gold traders eye Fed and NFP data after a 2.03% weekly gain. Will XAU/USD break out or reverse from key resistance near the record high?

2 days ago - FXEmpire

All that glitters is getting pricier, but demand is not going away

Neils Christensen has a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout Canada. His experiences include cover...

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2 days ago - Kitco

Wall Street sees an unstoppable juggernaut in gold, Main Street boosts its bullish sentiment with jobs report on deck

Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.

2 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Eyes Record Close as Bulls Confront Resistance

Gold is set to finish the week at record highs, but slowing momentum near heavy resistance raises the stakes for either a breakout or short-term correction.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold eyes $3,800 but might need weak labor market data to get there

Neils Christensen has a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout Canada. His experiences include cover...

2 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Silver Is Heading Towards Historic Highs

Silver gained 2.9% as rally continued.

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2 days ago - FXEmpire

Investors need to hedge stock and bond portfolios with commodities like gold – Goldman Sachs Research

Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.

2 days ago - Kitco

Gold prices holding above $3,750 as U.S. core PCE shows annual inflation holding at 2.9%

Neils Christensen has a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout Canada. His experiences include cover...

2 days ago - Kitco

Gold Price Is Still Cheap Relative To Bitcoin By This Measure

Gold hit an all-time high this week, reaching $3,819 per ounce — and, for the first time in half a century, topping its 1980 peak in inflation-adjusted terms.

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2 days ago - Forbes

Gold shoots to session high after final Consumer Sentiment falls to 55.1 in September

Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.

2 days ago - Kitco

How gold and bitcoin are going beyond market 'safe haven' to become income-generating investments

Investor interest continues to increase for portfolio diversification beyond stocks and bonds, with gold hitting new record prices and bitcoin adoption growing. As the Fed begins what could be a longe...

2 days ago - CNBC

US Dollar Forecast: DXY Rally Stalls Near Resistance After Core PCE Data Hits Target

Dollar bulls lose steam as DXY retreats from highs despite solid inflation and spending data. Core PCE in line at 2.9% may not shift Fed plans.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMIAUUGL
2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold Weekly Price Outlook – Gold Has Another Strong Week

The gold market continues to see a lot of buying pressure this past week, as has been the case for quite some time. At this point, gold remains a very strong “buy on the dip” market, as it has been fo...

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold price firmer after key U.S. inflation data as expected

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

2 days ago - Kitco

Gold prices holding above $3,750 as U.S. PCE shows annual inflation holding at 2.9%

Neils Christensen has a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout Canada. His experiences include cover...

2 days ago - Kitco

Gold Price Outlook – Gold Quiet in the Early Hours of Friday

The gold market continues to see a lot of noise, but basically upwards noise. At this point, the market continues to see buyers on dips, as they offer value and “cheap gold.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold market analysis for September 26 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

2 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Will PCE Data Trigger a Gold Breakout or Breakdown?

Gold price steadies near $3750 as traders await PCE inflation data that could spark a breakout or drive prices lower—key levels and forecast in focus.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Above The Noise: Rate Cuts, Productivity Gains, And Gold Surge

How do stocks respond to rate cuts? It's highly dependent on the state of the economy at the time of the cut.

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3 days ago - Seeking Alpha