VanEck Merk Gold ETF $OUNZ Position Boosted by Washington Trust Advisors Inc.

Washington Trust Advisors Inc. increased its position in VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:OUNZ) by 42.0% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 58,352 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 17,259 shares during the quarter. Washington Trust Advisors Inc.’s holdings in VanEck Merk Gold ETF were worth $2,328,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in OUNZ. Sowell Financial Services LLC bought a new position in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at about $424,000. IFP Advisors Inc raised its stake in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 1,057.2% during the third quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 8,702 shares of the company’s stock worth $347,000 after buying an additional 7,950 shares during the last quarter. Virginia Estate & Retirement Planning Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF during the third quarter worth approximately $115,000. Fagan Associates Inc. raised its stake in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 81.5% during the third quarter. Fagan Associates Inc. now owns 28,535 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,139,000 after buying an additional 12,810 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Terra Nova Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in VanEck Merk Gold ETF by 35.0% in the third quarter. Terra Nova Asset Management LLC now owns 75,190 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,000,000 after buying an additional 19,495 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: 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 Down 0.7%

NYSEARCA OUNZ traded down $0.26 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $38.42. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 520,653 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,131,475. VanEck Merk Gold ETF has a twelve month low of $37.69 and a twelve month high of $53.35. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.58 billion, a P/E ratio of 6.97 and a beta of 0.18. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $41.35 and a 200 day moving average of $41.78.

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.