Dogwood Wealth Management LLC Buys 17,915 Shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF $OUNZ

Dogwood Wealth Management LLC grew its position in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:OUNZ) by 8.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 234,868 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 17,915 shares during the quarter. VanEck Merk Gold ETF comprises about 4.0% of Dogwood Wealth Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 6th largest holding. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in VanEck Merk Gold ETF were worth $8,735,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. FAS Wealth Partners Inc. raised its stake in VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 83.6% during the 3rd quarter. FAS Wealth Partners Inc. now owns 63,767 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,371,000 after acquiring an additional 29,028 shares in the last quarter. Abbington Investment Group acquired a new position in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF during the third quarter valued at $499,000. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 11.8% during the second quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 919,041 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,308,000 after purchasing an additional 97,050 shares during the period. Advisory Services Network LLC raised its stake in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 16.9% during the second quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC now owns 166,729 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,285,000 after purchasing an additional 24,094 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Faithward Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 12.3% in the second quarter. Faithward Advisors LLC now owns 120,636 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,847,000 after purchasing an additional 13,219 shares during the period.

Trending Headlines about VanEck Merk Gold ETF

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and bullion houses are projecting substantially higher gold prices over the medium term (MKS PAMP sees a longer bull cycle and upside toward multi-thousand-dollar targets), which should support demand for physical-backed ETFs like OUNZ. Gold bull market still ‘mid-cycle,’ could reach $6,750 by U.S. Midterms: MKS PAMP
• Positive Sentiment: Major bank forecasts are bullish — J.P. Morgan projects ~22% upside to $6,300 by year-end 2026, a narrative that can drive longer-term inflows into gold ETFs. Gold price will rise 22% above current level to reach $6,300 by year-end 2026 – J.P. Morgan
• Positive Sentiment: Technical studies show buyers holding key Fibonacci and moving-average support, indicating the uptrend may continue toward the next targets — a supportive technical backdrop for OUNZ. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Buyers Hold Key Fibonacci Support
• Positive Sentiment: Silver and platinum strength (technical buying and rising industrial/safe-haven demand) is lifting the whole precious-metals sector, which often benefits multi-metal ETFs and attracts cross-asset flows into gold products. Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Silver Soars Above $90.00 As Rally Continues
• Neutral Sentiment: Market technicians published intra-day entry levels and tactical setups for traders; useful for short-term trade decisions but not necessarily directional for ETF flows. Gold market analysis for February 25 – key intra-day price entry levels for active traders
• Neutral Sentiment: Reports that China aims to expand its influence in the international gold market are structural and could matter over time, but the near-term effect on ETF flows is uncertain. China to ‘expand the country’s market share and influence on prices in the international gold market’ – Hong Kong official
• Negative Sentiment: Risk of momentum exhaustion: Forex.com’s technical note warns bulls must clear key levels ($5,200/$5,300) soon or face a sharp pullback scenario — a downside technical risk that could trigger ETF outflows if realized. Gold bulls need to break $5,200 and $5,300 soon or momentum exhaustion could see gold fall as far as $4,380/oz – Forex.com’s Hilal
• Negative Sentiment: Near-term profit-taking and headlines (Fed hawkish signals, rising US consumer confidence, and intermittent easing of geopolitical fears) have caused short-term pullbacks and lower trading volumes for gold ETFs. Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: $5,200 Breakout or Pullback Ahead – Can XAU Extend Toward $5,290?

VanEck Merk Gold ETF Trading Down 0.3%

VanEck Merk Gold ETF stock opened at $49.56 on Thursday. VanEck Merk Gold ETF has a 52 week low of $27.32 and a 52 week high of $53.35. The stock has a market cap of $3.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.97 and a beta of 0.08. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $45.81 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $40.36.

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.