VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ)

NYSEARCA: OUNZ · Real-Time Price · USD
50.65
+0.67 (1.34%)
Feb 27, 2026, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
1.34%
Assets $3.22B
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 Ratio n/a
1-Year Return +79.99%
Volume 1,177,988
Open 50.32
Previous Close 49.98
Day's Range 50.16 - 50.66
52-Week Low 27.32
52-Week High 53.35
Beta 0.13
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 Price Forecast – US-Iran Tensions Set Stage for Oil Spike and Equity Rotation

Escalating US–Iran tensions are likely to push oil prices higher, lift inflation expectations, and drive investors toward gold while increasing downside risks for equities.

4 hours ago - FXEmpire

Expect Gold, Treasuries, and Other Safe Assets to Rise After Iran Attack. Why Investors Shouldn't Panic.

Investors should assess the Middle East conflict carefully before reacting, Matt Gertken writes in a guest commentary.

21 hours ago - Barrons

Iran Escalation Shock Triggers Risk-Off Move To USD And Gold, Oil, Defense And Aerospace Win

Major combat operations in Iran, coordinated with Israel, are intensifying risk-off sentiment across global markets, impacting equities, crypto, energy, and logistics. Oil companies like Exxon Mobil (...

22 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Investors continue to cling to their gold during the weekend

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...

1 day ago - Kitco

Wall Street waxes bullish amid geopolitical and technical momentum, Main Street sets 2026 sentiment high as gold challenges $5,300/oz

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.

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Trend Breakout Targets $5,345

Gold broke out to a new trend high, testing near-term support, with the next key upside target at $5,345 amid slow momentum conditions.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

‘As the world breaks up, you're going to need a monetary reserve system' – Sprott's Paul Wong on why Bretton Woods III is inevitable and gold stands alone

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.

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold prices push back above $5,200; sees solid rebound in February to end month with another record

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...

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold And Silver Rally As U.S.-Iran Nuclear Deal Remains Out Of Reach

“Positive,” according to an unnamed senior U.S. official who spoke to Axios, which reported Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi, a mediator in the negotiations, said the talks have shown “significa...

2 days ago - Forbes

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Silver Gains 6% Amid Rising Demand For Precious Metals

Gold tested new highs as traders focused on geopolitical tensions and reacted to the U.S. Producer Prices report.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold Price Forecast – Our $8,000 Target Was Likely Too Conservative

The primary uptrends in gold, silver, and the mining shares remain firmly in place, reinforcing the case for fresh highs into the second quarter.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to See Tight Range

The gold market has been sideways for the totally of the week, and Friday is just more of the same. This is a market that overall looks likely to find buyers eventually.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Gold Price Set for $5250 Breakout as War Risk Intensifies

Gold price nears the $5250 breakout as Iran tensions rise. Traders watch key support and a potential gold rally toward all-time highs if conflict risk escalates.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Can gold prices hold above $5,200 as inflation pressues rise

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 market analysis for February 27 - 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 price slightly up, silver higher ahead of U.S. PPI

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

Warren Buffett and the Giant Gold Cube

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2 days ago - WSJ

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Tariffs vs. Fed Policy – Gold's $5,250 Break?

Gold holds its bullish trend as US-Iran tensions and 10% tariffs drive safe-haven demand. Will a hawkish Fed and strong USD cap XAU/USD gains at the $5,200 level?

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) Maintains Bullish Momentum Above $5,000 Ahead of PPI Data

Gold remains firm above $5,000 ahead of US PPI data as tariff uncertainty, geopolitical risks, slowing growth, and bullish technical breakouts continue to support safe-haven demand and point toward a ...

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold Edges Higher as Traders Digest U.S.-Iran Talks

Gold edged higher in the early morning Asian session as traders digested U.S.-Iran talks.

2 days ago - WSJ

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Pennant Signals Potential Upside Breakout

Gold consolidates near recent highs within a bull pennant, poised for an upside breakout toward $5,345 while maintaining strong support above the 50-day moving average.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Rising debt and policy uncertainty strengthen gold's edge over silver - WisdomTree's Shah

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2 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Silver Dives 2.5% Amid Profit-Taking

Gold prices gained some ground amid rising demand for safe-haven assets.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Despite consolidating below $5,200, gold still has a path to $6,000, says Bank of America

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...

3 days ago - Kitco

Silver leads gold lower on profit-taking pressure

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3 days ago - Kitco