VanEck Merk Gold ETF $OUNZ Stock: Morton Capital Management LLC CA Raises Holdings

Morton Capital Management LLC CA increased its holdings in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:OUNZ) by 0.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 3,535,862 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 16,512 shares during the period. VanEck Merk Gold ETF makes up about 17.1% of Morton Capital Management LLC CA’s holdings, making the stock its 2nd biggest position. Morton Capital Management LLC CA owned 5.26% of VanEck Merk Gold ETF worth $141,081,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of OUNZ. Simplicity Wealth LLC increased its stake in VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 11.8% during the 3rd quarter. Simplicity Wealth LLC now owns 107,272 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,280,000 after purchasing an additional 11,347 shares in the last quarter. Sowell Financial Services LLC bought a new position in VanEck Merk Gold ETF during the third quarter valued at about $424,000. Evergreen Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $293,000. Washington Trust Advisors Inc. raised its stake in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 42.0% in the third quarter. Washington Trust Advisors Inc. now owns 58,352 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,328,000 after buying an additional 17,259 shares during the period. Finally, IFP Advisors Inc raised its stake in VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 1,057.2% in the 3rd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 8,702 shares of the company’s stock valued at $347,000 after acquiring an additional 7,950 shares during the period.

VanEck Merk Gold ETF Price Performance

Shares of OUNZ stock opened at $38.42 on Friday. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $41.35 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $41.78. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.97 and a beta of 0.18. VanEck Merk Gold ETF has a 1 year low of $37.69 and a 1 year 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

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.