VanEck Merk Gold ETF $OUNZ Stock: SFG Wealth Management LLC. Lowers Stake

SFG Wealth Management LLC. trimmed its position in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:OUNZ) by 10.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 139,967 shares of the company’s stock after selling 15,925 shares during the quarter. VanEck Merk Gold ETF accounts for approximately 2.0% of SFG Wealth Management LLC.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 9th largest position. SFG Wealth Management LLC. owned 0.21% of VanEck Merk Gold ETF worth $5,585,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Morton Capital Management LLC CA raised its stake in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 0.5% in the third quarter. Morton Capital Management LLC CA now owns 3,535,862 shares of the company’s stock valued at $141,081,000 after acquiring an additional 16,512 shares during the period. Simplicity Wealth LLC boosted its stake in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 11.8% during the 3rd quarter. Simplicity Wealth LLC now owns 107,272 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,280,000 after purchasing an additional 11,347 shares during the period. Sowell Financial Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF during the 3rd quarter worth about $424,000. Evergreen Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF during the 3rd quarter worth about $293,000. Finally, Washington Trust Advisors Inc. grew its holdings in VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 42.0% during the 3rd quarter. Washington Trust Advisors Inc. now owns 58,352 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,328,000 after purchasing an additional 17,259 shares during the last quarter.

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 Stock Performance

Shares of NYSEARCA:OUNZ opened at $38.42 on Monday. The company 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 12 month low of $37.69 and a 12 month high of $53.35. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $41.35 and its 200 day moving average is $41.76.

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.