VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:OUNZ) Hits New 52-Week High – Here’s What Happened

VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:OUNZ)’s stock price hit a new 52-week high on Monday . The company traded as high as $44.38 and last traded at $44.4250, with a volume of 160684 shares. The stock had previously closed at $43.38.

VanEck Merk Gold ETF News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting VanEck Merk Gold ETF this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Criminal probe into Fed Chair and fears about Fed independence lifted safe-haven demand and helped push gold past $4,600, a primary driver for OUNZ’s rally. Gold hits new highs above $4,600 as Trump’s DoJ threatens Federal Reserve
• Positive Sentiment: Major outlets report spot gold at record highs on the Powell probe and safe-haven flows — broad media coverage amplifies investor shift into gold ETFs. Gold smashes new record of $4,600 as Powell probe and global flashpoints ignite safe-haven rush
• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical risk stories and safe-haven demand (Iran, Venezuela, geopolitical fallout from other events) are adding to inflows into gold and defense assets. That theme supports OUNZ as a direct gold exposure. Trump Greenland threat triggers search for shelter beyond gold, defence
• Positive Sentiment: Technical and market commentary points to bullish breakouts and intra‑day entry levels as momentum builds — this can attract active flows into gold ETFs. Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts flag upcoming macro data (CPI, PPI) and Fed signals as the next big catalysts; gold/OUNZ direction could hinge on those prints rather than headlines alone. Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector-specific miner news (e.g., Nativo Resources) is driving interest in gold names but is not directly material to an ETF that holds physical/allocated gold like OUNZ. Nativo Resources soars on Bonanza gold update
• Negative Sentiment: Heightened headlines and policy uncertainty increase market volatility; while that boosts gold short-term, it can also prompt rapid profit-taking and bigger intraday swings in OUNZ. US stocks slide, gold surges after DOJ opens criminal probe into Fed chair

VanEck Merk Gold ETF Stock Performance

The firm has a market capitalization of $2.65 billion, a P/E ratio of 6.97 and a beta of 0.08. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $40.83 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $36.86.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Abbington Investment Group purchased a new stake in VanEck Merk Gold ETF in the 3rd quarter worth about $499,000. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. grew its stake in VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 11.8% during the 2nd quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 919,041 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,308,000 after acquiring an additional 97,050 shares in the last quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC increased its holdings in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 16.9% in the 2nd quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC now owns 166,729 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,285,000 after purchasing an additional 24,094 shares during the period. Faithward Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 12.3% in the 2nd quarter. Faithward Advisors LLC now owns 120,636 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,847,000 after purchasing an additional 13,219 shares during the period. Finally, Petra Financial Advisors Inc. lifted its position in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 1.6% in the second quarter. Petra Financial Advisors Inc. now owns 140,130 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,469,000 after purchasing an additional 2,178 shares in the last quarter.

VanEck Merk Gold ETF Company Profile

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.