Simplicity Wealth LLC Makes New Investment in VanEck Merk Gold ETF $OUNZ

Simplicity Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:OUNZ) during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm bought 102,949 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,829,000.

A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of OUNZ. Samalin Investment Counsel LLC grew its holdings in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 13.0% in the 3rd quarter. Samalin Investment Counsel LLC now owns 191,532 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,123,000 after purchasing an additional 22,093 shares during the last quarter. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC increased its position in VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 4.4% in the third quarter. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC now owns 13,123 shares of the company’s stock worth $500,000 after purchasing an additional 548 shares during the period. Parsons Capital Management Inc. RI acquired a new stake in VanEck Merk Gold ETF during the 3rd quarter worth $205,000. FAS Wealth Partners Inc. lifted its stake in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 83.6% in the 3rd quarter. FAS Wealth Partners Inc. now owns 63,767 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,371,000 after purchasing an additional 29,028 shares during the period. Finally, Walkner Condon Financial Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 1.4% in the 3rd quarter. Walkner Condon Financial Advisors LLC now owns 44,296 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,646,000 after purchasing an additional 632 shares during the last quarter.

VanEck Merk Gold ETF Trading Up 1.5%

Shares of OUNZ opened at $46.45 on Thursday. VanEck Merk Gold ETF has a 1 year low of $26.35 and a 1 year high of $46.88. The stock has a market cap of $2.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 6.97 and a beta of 0.08. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $41.75 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $37.54.

Key Headlines Impacting VanEck Merk Gold ETF

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

• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical shock and safe‑haven buying have pushed gold to fresh record highs, a key driver lifting OUNZ as investors rotate into bullion. Gold breaks new record on Greenland tariff threats, with forecast of $7,000 on the cards
• Positive Sentiment: Technical momentum and breakout dynamics point to continued upside for gold, supporting ETF flows into OUNZ as traders chase trend continuation. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Breakout to New High Accelerates Uptrend
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentators highlight growing institutional demand as the next leg for gold — a favorable structural tailwind for physical‑backed ETFs like OUNZ. Gold’s next surge will be driven by institutional demand – Sprott’s Ryan McIntyre
• Positive Sentiment: Gold ETFs are seeing record interest after sustained price gains, which tends to boost OUNZ flows and NAV support. Gold ETF Still Breaking Records After Capping Best Year Ever
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts caution that investors should monitor real yields (10‑year TIPS yield) before adding OUNZ — rising real yields could reverse some ETF inflows. Watch 10-Year TIPS Yield Before Buying OUNZ Gold ETF Right Now
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑term pullbacks and pauses in momentum are appearing as headlines shift; technical analysts note support levels to watch but see the broader uptrend intact. Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Softens on Peace Hopes – Is the Uptrend at Risk?
• Negative Sentiment: Reports of easing U.S.–Europe tensions over Greenland briefly reduced safe‑haven demand, showing how quickly geopolitics can flip flows away from gold and pressure OUNZ. Gold Falls Amid Easing U.S.-Europe Tensions Over Greenland
• Negative Sentiment: Wider industry risks — such as environmental permit revocations for some mining projects — add uncertainty to supply dynamics and could create episodic volatility for bullion markets and related ETFs. China-backed power plant, Astra gold mine lose permits in Indonesian environmental crackdown

VanEck Merk Gold ETF 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.