VanEck Merk Gold ETF $OUNZ Stock Bought by Morton Capital Management LLC CA

Morton Capital Management LLC CA raised its holdings in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:OUNZ) by 0.5% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 3,535,862 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 16,512 shares during the period. VanEck Merk Gold ETF accounts for 17.1% of Morton Capital Management LLC CA’s portfolio, making the stock its 2nd largest position. Morton Capital Management LLC CA owned approximately 0.05% of VanEck Merk Gold ETF worth $141,081,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. JFS Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF during the 2nd quarter valued at about $31,000. Scarborough Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF in the 1st quarter worth $58,000. Virginia Estate & Retirement Planning Advisors Inc. bought a new position in VanEck Merk Gold ETF in the 3rd quarter worth $115,000. Mascoma Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in VanEck Merk Gold ETF during the first quarter valued at $193,000. Finally, Ethos Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in VanEck Merk Gold ETF during the first quarter valued at $215,000.

VanEck Merk Gold ETF Stock Performance

NYSEARCA:OUNZ opened at $38.42 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $41.35 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $41.78. VanEck Merk Gold ETF has a 52-week low of $37.69 and a 52-week high of $53.35. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.58 billion, a PE ratio of 6.97 and a beta of 0.18.

Trending Headlines about VanEck Merk Gold ETF

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.