VanEck Merk Gold ETF $OUNZ Stock Position Cut by SFG Wealth Management LLC.

SFG Wealth Management LLC. lessened its holdings in VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:OUNZ) by 10.2% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 139,967 shares of the company’s stock after selling 15,925 shares during the period. VanEck Merk Gold ETF makes up approximately 2.0% of SFG Wealth Management LLC.’s holdings, making the stock its 9th biggest holding. SFG Wealth Management LLC.’s holdings in VanEck Merk Gold ETF were worth $5,585,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the business. Walkner Condon Financial Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 0.5% during the first quarter. Walkner Condon Financial Advisors LLC now owns 43,352 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,951,000 after purchasing an additional 229 shares during the last quarter. Mayflower Financial Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 1.6% during the first quarter. Mayflower Financial Advisors LLC now owns 38,725 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,745,000 after purchasing an additional 620 shares during the period. Private Advisor Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 13.1% during the first quarter. Private Advisor Group LLC now owns 5,946 shares of the company’s stock valued at $268,000 after purchasing an additional 690 shares during the period. JFS Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF during the second quarter valued at $31,000. Finally, Scarborough Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF in the first quarter worth about $58,000.

VanEck Merk Gold ETF Stock Performance

NYSEARCA OUNZ opened at $38.42 on Monday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $41.35 and its 200-day moving average price is $41.76. The stock has a market cap of $2.58 billion, a PE ratio of 6.97 and a beta of 0.18. VanEck Merk Gold ETF has a 12 month low of $37.69 and a 12 month high of $53.35.

Key VanEck Merk Gold ETF News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Some analysts remain constructive on gold’s longer-term outlook. Peter Schiff argued that a potential stock-market downturn could ultimately increase demand for gold, while Gabelli said geopolitical conflict and elevated energy prices may delay—but not eliminate—a future move toward $5,000 gold. U.S. economist says stock market crash will be bullish for Gold War in Iran, higher energy prices are only delaying gold’s rally to $5,000
• Neutral Sentiment: Attention is now focused on the Federal Reserve’s October 28 decision. Falling Treasury yields have offered intermittent support, but the market is uncertain whether gold can reclaim $4,000 or resume its decline. A VanEck commentary also highlighted OUNZ as a potential 2026 tax-loss-harvesting vehicle, which could influence trading activity without changing the ETF’s underlying gold exposure. Gold Defends $4,000 After Bounce as Fed Signals Take Center Stage VanEck Highlights OUNZ Gold ETF for 2026 Tax-Loss Harvesting Opportunities
• Negative Sentiment: Gold’s break below $4,000 has intensified bearish technical momentum, exposing support near $3,950 and $3,942, with analysts warning of additional downside. Rising crude oil prices are increasing inflation concerns and reducing expectations for near-term rate cuts, while strong U.S. employment and relatively healthy manufacturing and services activity are weakening safe-haven demand. These factors are weighing directly on OUNZ. Gold Price Forecast: Bearish Momentum Puts Major Support at Risk Gold heads for steep weekly loss as Hormuz tensions lift crude

About VanEck Merk Gold ETF

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.