VanEck Merk Gold ETF $OUNZ Stake Boosted by Kiker Wealth Management LLC

Kiker Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:OUNZ) by 16.2% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 423,995 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 59,025 shares during the quarter. VanEck Merk Gold ETF accounts for 8.0% of Kiker Wealth Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its largest position. Kiker Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in VanEck Merk Gold ETF were worth $15,768,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Beacon Bank & Trust acquired a new position in VanEck Merk Gold ETF in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $414,000. Warwick Investment Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 9.1% in the third quarter. Warwick Investment Management Inc. now owns 58,556 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,178,000 after purchasing an additional 4,895 shares in the last quarter. Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC lifted its holdings in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 15.4% in the third quarter. Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC now owns 12,417 shares of the company’s stock valued at $462,000 after purchasing an additional 1,658 shares in the last quarter. ORG Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 14.7% in the third quarter. ORG Partners LLC now owns 23,184 shares of the company’s stock worth $862,000 after buying an additional 2,979 shares during the period. Finally, Abbington Investment Group purchased a new position in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF during the third quarter valued at $499,000.

VanEck Merk Gold ETF Trading Up 1.9%

NYSEARCA:OUNZ opened at $44.22 on Tuesday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $40.94 and its 200 day moving average price is $36.95. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.64 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.97 and a beta of 0.08. VanEck Merk Gold ETF has a 1-year low of $25.64 and a 1-year high of $44.56.

VanEck Merk Gold ETF News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Safe‑haven rush after a criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell and related Fed‑independence concerns lifted gold to fresh records, supporting demand for gold ETFs like OUNZ. Gold smashes new record of $4,600 as Powell probe and global flashpoints ignite safe-haven rush
• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical tensions (Iran, Venezuela, and other flashpoints) and risk‑off positioning pushed bullion above $4,600, reinforcing flows into physical‑backed gold products such as OUNZ. Gold Breaks Through $4,600 on Fed Concerns, Haven Boost
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple market reports note record highs and strong momentum for gold and silver, which typically benefits gold ETP flows and investor interest in OUNZ. Powerful rallies send gold, silver to record highs amid risk aversion
• Neutral Sentiment: Short interest in OUNZ rose ~23.5% in December to 460,074 shares (≈0.8% of float), but days‑to‑cover is low (~0.5), so the rise adds some extra trading interest but is unlikely to force large squeezes. (Internal short‑interest update)
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts flag near‑term headwinds: a stronger U.S. dollar and upcoming CPI prints could trigger pullbacks or volatile intraday moves for gold and OUNZ, creating trading opportunities but increasing short‑term risk. Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Slips Ahead of CPI, Silver Stays Bullish
• Negative Sentiment: Traders warned of a likely technical correction after rapid gains; short‑term profit‑taking could weigh on OUNZ if bullion retreats in the next sessions. Gold Edges Lower on Likely Technical Correction

About VanEck Merk Gold ETF

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.