VanEck Merk Gold ETF $OUNZ Holdings Cut by Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC

Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC cut its stake in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:OUNZ) by 2.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 688,624 shares of the company’s stock after selling 14,430 shares during the quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC owned approximately 1.16% of VanEck Merk Gold ETF worth $26,402,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. CWM LLC lifted its holdings in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 2.8% in the 3rd quarter. CWM LLC now owns 9,031 shares of the company’s stock worth $336,000 after purchasing an additional 250 shares during the last quarter. Mayflower Financial Advisors LLC increased its position in VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 0.9% in the third quarter. Mayflower Financial Advisors LLC now owns 37,425 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,392,000 after buying an additional 335 shares during the period. Veracity Capital LLC increased its position in VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 6.1% in the third quarter. Veracity Capital LLC now owns 9,682 shares of the company’s stock worth $360,000 after buying an additional 557 shares during the period. Walkner Condon Financial Advisors LLC lifted its stake in VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 1.4% in the third quarter. Walkner Condon Financial Advisors LLC now owns 44,296 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,646,000 after buying an additional 632 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Creative Planning boosted its holdings in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 1.1% during the second quarter. Creative Planning now owns 61,692 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,967,000 after acquiring an additional 659 shares during the period.

Key VanEck Merk Gold ETF News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Gold breakouts and safe‑haven buying—coverage highlights gold topping record levels as geopolitical tensions (Greenland/tariff threats) and “sell America” flows pushed bullion sharply higher, supporting demand for OUNZ. Gold breaks new record on Greenland tariff threats, with forecast of $7,000 on the cards
• Positive Sentiment: Institutional demand cited as the next leg higher for gold—Sprott’s commentary that large institutional flows could sustain the rally is bullish for gold-backed ETFs like OUNZ. Gold’s next surge will be driven by institutional demand – Sprott’s Ryan McIntyre
• Positive Sentiment: Gold ETFs continuing record flows—coverage noting ETFs and physical demand remain strong after recent headlines, which supports OUNZ’s inflows and market cap expansion. Gold ETF Still Breaking Records After Capping Best Year Ever
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical pause at resistance—some analysts say the rally has stalled near key Fibonacci/technical resistance, raising the chance of a short‑term pullback even if the longer trend remains up. Traders should watch price action. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Rally Stalls Near Key Resistance Zone
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro/cash‑flow caution for OUNZ buyers—advisories urge monitoring real 10‑year TIPS yields before adding OUNZ, since rising real yields could pressure gold. Positioning risk for new buyers. Watch 10-Year TIPS Yield Before Buying OUNZ Gold ETF Right Now
• Neutral Sentiment: Supply/operational news mixed—regulatory actions in Indonesia revoked permits for a gold mine and related power plant; this is more relevant to miners than to bullion ETFs but can feed volatility in the sector. China-backed power plant, Astra gold mine lose permits in Indonesian environmental crackdown
• Negative Sentiment: Easing geopolitical tension dented bullion late—a WSJ report notes that gold fell after signs U.S.-Europe tensions over Greenland cooled, which removed some immediate safe‑haven bid and can pressure OUNZ intraday. Gold Falls Amid Easing U.S.-Europe Tensions Over Greenland

VanEck Merk Gold ETF Stock Performance

VanEck Merk Gold ETF stock opened at $46.45 on Thursday. VanEck Merk Gold ETF has a one year low of $26.35 and a one year high of $46.88. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $41.75 and a 200-day simple moving average of $37.54. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 6.97 and a beta of 0.08.

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.