VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:OUNZ) Stock Price Passes Above Fifty Day Moving Average – What’s Next?

VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:OUNZ)’s share price passed above its fifty day moving average during trading on Tuesday . The stock has a fifty day moving average of $40.24 and traded as high as $42.27. VanEck Merk Gold ETF shares last traded at $41.77, with a volume of 1,323,175 shares trading hands.

More VanEck Merk Gold ETF News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical tensions are pushing safe‑haven demand for gold, helping prices and supporting gold‑backed ETFs. Gold gains, silver strongly up as geopolitical tensions rise
• Positive Sentiment: Technical analysis shows a volatility‑driven breakout for gold and silver, signaling follow‑through buying that benefits OUNZ. Gold and Silver Technical Analysis: Volatility Surge Confirms Bullish Breakouts
• Positive Sentiment: Gold successfully tested the 20‑day moving average and is bouncing — a short‑term technical support that reduces downside risk and supports ETF flows. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Key Battle at 20-Day Average Support
• Positive Sentiment: Reports of strong intra‑day rebounds for gold and silver point to renewed buying interest from traders and investors. Strong price rebounds for gold, silver
• Positive Sentiment: Big‑bank forecasts (e.g., UBS) remain bullish on multi‑year targets for gold, underpinning long‑term investor demand for physical‑backed ETFs. UBS sees $5,000 gold by Q3 2026, with potential for $5,400 if U.S. political and economic risks rise
• Neutral Sentiment: CME margin hikes spurred volatility but gold has rebounded from those moves — higher volatility can both attract and repel ETF investors depending on risk appetite. Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: $4,360 Gold Rebounds as Margin Hike Shakes Metals
• Neutral Sentiment: World Gold Council commentary outlines four structural drivers for 2026 that could influence gold’s path; useful for positioning but not immediately market‑moving. Four key drivers will determine gold’s price trajectory in 2026 – WGC’s Artigas
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro outlook pieces (e.g., “tectonic shift” analyses) highlight scenarios for 2026 — informative for strategy but mixed on timing. Gold’s Tectonic Shift: Where Prices Could Be Headed in 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Federal Reserve minutes showing continued focus on inflation raise the possibility of higher rates for longer, which can weigh on gold and pressure OUNZ. Gold holding support as minutes show Federal Reserve remains focused on inflation in 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Recent heavy profit‑taking and a sharp one‑day decline increased short‑term downside risk, meaning ETF flows could flip quickly if sellers dominate. Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Gold Market Breakdown Eyes $4,041 Target

VanEck Merk Gold ETF Price Performance

The company has a market cap of $2.47 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.97 and a beta of 0.08. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $40.24 and its 200 day moving average price is $36.29.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On VanEck Merk Gold ETF

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Centaurus Financial Inc. grew its position in VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 5.1% in the 3rd quarter. Centaurus Financial Inc. now owns 103,577 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,852,000 after purchasing an additional 4,999 shares in the last quarter. Faithward Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 3.5% during the 3rd quarter. Faithward Advisors LLC now owns 124,798 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,641,000 after purchasing an additional 4,162 shares during the period. Advisory Services Network LLC boosted its holdings in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 8.6% in the 3rd quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC now owns 181,043 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,733,000 after buying an additional 14,314 shares during the last quarter. Mariner LLC grew its position in VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 252.0% during the third quarter. Mariner LLC now owns 68,601 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,551,000 after buying an additional 49,113 shares during the period. Finally, Merk Investments LLC increased its holdings in VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 38.2% during the third quarter. Merk Investments LLC now owns 26,604 shares of the company’s stock worth $989,000 after buying an additional 7,355 shares during the last quarter.

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.