VanEck Merk Gold ETF $OUNZ Holdings Decreased by Castleview Partners LLC

Castleview Partners LLC lowered its stake in VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:OUNZ) by 49.5% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 36,338 shares of the company’s stock after selling 35,566 shares during the quarter. VanEck Merk Gold ETF comprises about 0.7% of Castleview Partners LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 28th biggest holding. Castleview Partners LLC owned 0.06% of VanEck Merk Gold ETF worth $1,507,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Parallel Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF during the 3rd quarter worth about $38,000. Mpwm Advisory Solutions LLC bought a new position in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF in the third quarter valued at approximately $56,000. Brighton Jones LLC bought a new position in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF in the third quarter valued at approximately $202,000. XTX Topco Ltd acquired a new position in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF during the second quarter valued at approximately $202,000. Finally, Parsons Capital Management Inc. RI acquired a new position in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF during the third quarter valued at approximately $205,000.

VanEck Merk Gold ETF News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Physical gold rebounds and is testing key resistance levels after a sharp selloff; technical bounce could lift gold‑linked ETFs like OUNZ. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Rebound Tests Key Resistance Levels
• Positive Sentiment: Gold jumped after an oil slump eased inflation concerns and talks around the U.S.–Iran situation reduced risk premia, supporting bullion demand and ETF flows. Gold jumps over 2% as oil slump eases inflation fears amid Trump Iran talks
• Positive Sentiment: Dollar weakness and softer U.S. yields helped gold regain ground — a classic tailwind for OUNZ since it tracks allocated physical metal. Gold Price Jumps, Dollar Falls as Investors Assess Peace Chances. Here’s Why.
• Positive Sentiment: Tether’s announcement of a full audit and growth in institutional-scale gold holdings supports long-term demand narratives for physical gold and associated ETFs. With gold holdings reaching sovereign scale, Tether announces first full audit by ‘Big Four’ firm
• Neutral Sentiment: Short interest in OUNZ surged in March (large percentage increase from late February), which raises both downside pressure from bearish positioning and the potential for short covering if gold keeps rallying.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and researchers note retail trader flows have amplified recent volatility in precious metals — this can accentuate moves but is not a directional fundamental. Precious metals price declines stem from retail pile-in, safe haven and debasement trades remain intact – Brookings’ Brooks
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the bounce, gold has been in a sharp selloff and is on pace for one of its worst months in years; lingering bear‑market dynamics and risk of further profit‑taking remain. Gold Has Tarnished Lately. These Analysts See a Breakout Moment.
• Negative Sentiment: Fed hawkishness and central‑bank tightening remain a downside risk for gold if bond yields and the dollar re‑strengthen, which would pressure OUNZ. Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Attempts To Rebound Despite Rising Oil Prices

VanEck Merk Gold ETF Price Performance

Shares of NYSEARCA:OUNZ opened at $43.58 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $2.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.97 and a beta of 0.08. VanEck Merk Gold ETF has a 12 month low of $28.51 and a 12 month high of $53.35. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $47.78 and its 200 day moving average price is $42.44.

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.