VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:OUNZ) Hits New 52-Week High – Still a Buy?

VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:OUNZ) shares hit a new 52-week high during trading on Monday . The stock traded as high as $48.99 and last traded at $49.0050, with a volume of 198263 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $47.95.

Key Stories Impacting VanEck Merk Gold ETF

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

• Positive Sentiment: Gold is hitting fresh record highs and broad bullish momentum is attracting investor demand, supporting bullion ETFs like OUNZ. Gold soars to all-time high, biggest daily dollar gain ever
• Positive Sentiment: Technical and momentum analysts signal a breakout above key resistance levels, which can drive further inflows into gold ETFs as traders chase the trend. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Rally Accelerates as Bull Trend Extends
• Positive Sentiment: Large crypto/financial players are increasing allocations to physical gold (Tether plans 10–15%), boosting institutional demand and supporting ETF flows. Tether CEO aims to allocate up to 15% of its portfolio to gold
• Positive Sentiment: Banks and analysts are raising upside targets for gold, which can sustain investor interest in gold-linked products and ETFs. Gold rally has legs – banks lift upside targets to $6,000 and $7,000
• Neutral Sentiment: Chinese import data show mixed flows — December net imports fell but January retail premiums and demand jumped, indicating uneven but real physical buying. This supports medium‑term gold demand but adds some regional nuance. China’s net gold imports through Hong Kong fall 24% in December, but premiums and retail demand soars in January
• Neutral Sentiment: Federal Reserve commentary and a pause in tightening create mixed signals: a weaker dollar and Fed uncertainty can lift gold, but Fed confidence on inflation may cap gains. Investors should watch Fed commentary for near‑term volatility. Fed’s Powell Confident on Inflation Despite 3% Core PCE as Labor Market Shows Stability
• Negative Sentiment: Some outlets warn of technical corrections and profit‑taking after the sharp run; short-term pullbacks would likely weigh on ETF flows and intraday performance. Gold Falls on Likely Technical Correction, Possible Profit-Taking

VanEck Merk Gold ETF Stock Up 3.8%

The company has a market capitalization of $3.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.97 and a beta of 0.08. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $42.48 and a 200-day moving average price of $38.04.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Archer Investment Corp acquired a new position in VanEck Merk Gold ETF during the 2nd quarter valued at $28,000. Legacy Investment Solutions LLC acquired a new position in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF during the second quarter valued at about $35,000. Parallel Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in VanEck Merk Gold ETF during the third quarter worth about $38,000. Mpwm Advisory Solutions LLC acquired a new stake in VanEck Merk Gold ETF during the third quarter worth about $56,000. Finally, CoreCap Advisors LLC bought a new position in VanEck Merk Gold ETF during the fourth quarter valued at about $78,000.

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.