NYSEARCA:OUNZ VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ) Price, Holdings, & News $40.69 -0.79 (-1.90%) Closing price 10/17/2025 04:10 PM EasternExtended Trading$40.98 +0.29 (+0.71%) As of 07:18 AM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisChartHeadlinesHoldingsOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestBuy This Stock About VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:OUNZ) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get VanEck Merk Gold ETF alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$40.32▼$41.5750-Day Range$31.93▼$41.4852-Week Range$24.68▼$41.57Volume5.06 million shsAverage Volume1.00 million shsMarket Capitalization$2.41 billionAssets Under Management$1.67 billionDividend Yield0.00%Net Expense Ratio0.25%Aggregate RatingN/A ETF Overview The VanEck Merk Gold Trust (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 managed by VanEck. Read More VanEck Merk Gold ETF ExpensesTypeOUNZGold ETFsCommodities ETFsNYSEARCA ETFsAll ETFsManagement Fee0.25%0.55%0.71%0.51%0.53%Other Expenses0.00%0.24%0.32%0.59%0.56%Total Expense0.25%0.55%0.83%0.74%0.73%Fee Waiver0.00%-0.06%-0.33%-0.71%-0.63%Net Expense0.25%0.54%0.71%0.58%0.60% Receive OUNZ Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for VanEck Merk Gold ETF and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsBy entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. OUNZ ETF News HeadlinesWarren Buffett Watch: Buffett's master class on the problem with goldOctober 18 at 7:41 AM | cnbc.comAs secondhand luxury soars, authentication becomes a new gold standardOctober 18 at 2:11 AM | cnbc.comTesla to LEAVE the car market?Elon Musk says November 6 could "affect the future of the world" Get ready for the biggest pivot in corporate history. Tesla insiders are preparing for a dramatic new product launch – not driverless cars – that could change everything. You're running out of time to prepare.October 20 at 2:00 AM | Altimetry (Ad)Can Gold Keep Rising? Depends If You Think This Time Is DifferentOctober 17 at 11:00 PM | wsj.comGold hits the nine-week mark, can it make 10?October 17 at 6:36 PM | kitco.comKWall Street polarized after gold's volatile close, Main Street steady after gold challenges $4,400October 17 at 4:56 PM | kitco.comKSee More Headlines OUNZ ETF - Frequently Asked Questions How have OUNZ shares performed this year? VanEck Merk Gold ETF's stock was trading at $25.30 at the beginning of the year. Since then, OUNZ stock has increased by 60.8% and is now trading at $40.69. Who are VanEck Merk Gold ETF's major shareholders? VanEck Merk Gold ETF's top institutional investors include Euro Pacific Asset Management LLC (0.67%), Farther Finance Advisors LLC (0.32%), Sheets Smith Wealth Management (0.14%) and Castleview Partners LLC (0.12%). How do I buy shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF? Shares of OUNZ stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of VanEck Merk Gold ETF own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that VanEck Merk Gold ETF investors own include Meta Platforms (META), Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (URNM), ProShares UltraShort QQQ (QID), SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (GLDM), NVIDIA (NVDA), Arista Networks (ANET) and iShares Gold Trust Micro (IAUM). Fund Details IssuerMerk Investments Fund NameVanEck Merk Gold ETF Tax ClassificationGrantor Trust Stock ExchangeNYSEARCACurrent SymbolNYSEARCA:OUNZ Inception Date5/6/2014 Fund ManagerN/A WebN/A PhoneN/AFund Focus Asset ClassCommodities BenchmarkLBMA Gold Price PM USD CategoryPrecious Metals FocusGold Development LevelBlended Development RegionGlobal Number of Holdings0 Fund Statistics Assets Under Management$1.67 billion Average Daily Volume$1.10 million Discount/Premium-0.01% Administrator, Advisor and Custodian AdministratorThe Bank of New York Mellon Corporation AdvisorMerk Investments, LLC CustodianJPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. DistributorThe Bank of New York Mellon Corporation Transfer AgentJ.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. TrusteeThe Bank of New York Mellon Corporation Lead Market MakerVirtu Financial Options OptionableOptionable Options Volume199 Put Options32 Call Options167 Short Interest170,400 shs Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares59,250,000Beta0.15 Creation Unit50,000 Creation Fee$500.00 The Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2025Discover the 10 Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2025 and secure reliable income in uncertain markets. Download the report now to identify top dividend payers and avoid common yield traps.Get This Free Report Top 1 OUNZ HoldingsGold Oz.Holding Weight: 100.00%Full Holdings Details This page (NYSEARCA:OUNZ) was last updated on 10/20/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersThis Crypto Is Set to Explode in JanuaryCurious about crypto but still stuck scrolling endless threads? 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