VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:OUNZ) Sees Strong Trading Volume – Time to Buy?

Shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:OUNZ) saw an uptick in trading volume on Thursday . Approximately 9,511,604 shares traded hands during trading, an increase of 361% from the previous session’s volume of 2,062,635 shares.The stock last traded at $50.5360 and had previously closed at $51.75.

Key Headlines Impacting VanEck Merk Gold ETF

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

• Positive Sentiment: Bull market fundamentals: analysts and the World Gold Council argue the 2025–26 rally reflects structural demand (central bank buying, weak dollar, safe‑haven flows), a tailwind for physically backed funds like OUNZ. Gold’s record run in 2025 marked a structural shift
• Positive Sentiment: Institutional and large allocators adding gold (e.g., Tether signalling a meaningful allocation) increases physical demand, which supports NAVs of gold ETFs. Tether aims to allocate up to 15% of its portfolio to gold
• Positive Sentiment: Momentum among gold ETFs has accelerated as bullion approaches new psychological levels, which can drive inflows into leading funds such as OUNZ. Gold ETFs Hit Elite Momentum Tier
• Neutral Sentiment: OUNZ is seeing unusually high turnover versus its average volume, and its price sits well above the 50‑ and 200‑day moving averages — this indicates strong interest but also raises volatility and rebalancing risk. MarketBeat OUNZ quote
• Negative Sentiment: Near‑term technical risk and profit‑taking: several outlets report intraday pullbacks and warnings of a technical correction after vertical gains — this can pressure OUNZ on flows and intraday NAV moves. Gold, silver back down from record highs on profit taking Gold dives 3% amid profit-taking
• Negative Sentiment: “Blow‑off”/overbought warnings and Fed commentary: some analysts compare the run to 1980 blow‑offs and Fed officials have downplayed a loss of credibility — both increase the risk of sharp reversals in bullion and OUNZ. This Looks Like 1980: Gold and Silver Enter Blow-Off Madness Powell dismisses gold’s rally above $5,300

VanEck Merk Gold ETF Stock Down 1.4%

The company has a market capitalization of $3.10 billion, a PE ratio of 6.97 and a beta of 0.08. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $42.73 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $38.13.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Archer Investment Corp bought a new stake in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF in the 2nd quarter worth $28,000. Legacy Investment Solutions LLC purchased a new position in VanEck Merk Gold ETF in the 2nd quarter worth about $35,000. Parallel Advisors LLC bought a new position in VanEck Merk Gold ETF during the 3rd quarter valued at about $38,000. Mpwm Advisory Solutions LLC purchased a new stake in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF during the 3rd quarter valued at about $56,000. Finally, CoreCap Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF in the fourth quarter worth approximately $78,000.

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.