FAS Wealth Partners Inc. Has $2.37 Million Stock Holdings in VanEck Merk Gold ETF $OUNZ

FAS Wealth Partners Inc. raised its position in VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:OUNZ) by 83.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 63,767 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 29,028 shares during the period. FAS Wealth Partners Inc. owned about 0.11% of VanEck Merk Gold ETF worth $2,371,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Archer Investment Corp acquired a new position in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF in the second quarter valued at $28,000. Legacy Investment Solutions LLC acquired a new position in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF in the 2nd quarter valued at $35,000. Private Trust Co. NA lifted its holdings in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 221.4% during the 2nd quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 2,549 shares of the company’s stock worth $81,000 after acquiring an additional 1,756 shares during the period. Main Street Group LTD lifted its holdings in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 1,584.2% during the 2nd quarter. Main Street Group LTD now owns 4,901 shares of the company’s stock worth $156,000 after acquiring an additional 4,610 shares during the period. Finally, Brighton Jones LLC acquired a new stake in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF during the 3rd quarter valued at about $202,000.

Key Headlines Impacting VanEck Merk Gold ETF

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts say gold’s pullback has found support at rising moving averages and the bullish structure remains intact, signaling potential continuation to fresh highs — a tailwind for gold-backed ETFs like OUNZ. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Pullback Finds Support as Bull Trend Holds
• Positive Sentiment: Commentary notes that even if prices consolidate near current levels, the multi-month rally remains intact—supporting continued investor demand for physical/ETF exposure. Even if gold prices consolidate next week, the rally is far from over
• Positive Sentiment: India’s gold market reported record ETF inflows in December and a strong 2025 — rising physical and ETF demand in a major market supports bullion prices and underpins OUNZ’s medium-term outlook. India’s gold market sees standout 2025, December ETF inflows reach all-time high – WGC’s Chacko
• Neutral Sentiment: Several technical and intra-day analyses show consolidation near record highs with traders awaiting catalysts — this suggests elevated volatility but not a clear directional change yet. Gold market analysis for January 16 – key intra-day price entry levels for active traders
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple technical reports note sideways action at highs as traders wait for macro or geopolitical catalysts — consolidation could precede either breakout or deeper correction. Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to Consolidate at Highs
• Negative Sentiment: Stronger U.S. dollar and easing U.S.–Iran tensions reduced safe-haven demand, pushing gold lower and weighing on gold ETF flows in the very short term. Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Strong DXY, Iran Calm Push Metals Toward $4,600 and $90 Support
• Negative Sentiment: Headlines highlight profit-taking after a strong YTD rally and technical corrections around record futures highs—this short-term selling pressure helps explain today’s weakness in OUNZ. Gold Edges Lower Amid Abating Geopolitical Risks
• Negative Sentiment: U.S. labor data and other macro surprises have at times lifted the dollar and hurt gold; reports noting jobless claims and regional manufacturing surprises likely contributed to the pullback. Gold and Silver Consolidate After US Jobless Claims Data and Easing Iran Tensions

VanEck Merk Gold ETF Stock Down 0.5%

NYSEARCA OUNZ opened at $44.09 on Friday. VanEck Merk Gold ETF has a twelve month low of $26.05 and a twelve month high of $44.67. The stock has a market cap of $2.64 billion, a P/E ratio of 6.97 and a beta of 0.08. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $41.42 and its 200 day simple moving average is $37.26.

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.