# VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ) — Overview

OUNZ · NYSE · Fund

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/ounz

## Price

Last close $40.10 on Oct 15, 2026. 52-week range $37.91 – $51.89.

## Fund profile

OUNZ 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.

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Issuer | Merk Investments LLC |
| Industry | — |
| Inception | May 16, 2014 |
| Assets under management | $2.7B |
| Expense ratio | 0.25% |
| Net asset value | $39.40 (as of Oct 14, 2026) |
| Distributions | — |
| Leverage | 1x |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ)?

OUNZ 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.

### What is OUNZ's expense ratio?

VanEck Merk Gold ETF charges an annual expense ratio of 0.25%. The fund is issued by Merk Investments LLC.

### How large is OUNZ?

VanEck Merk Gold ETF manages $2.7B in assets and has traded since May 16, 2014.

### How do I buy shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ)?

OUNZ trades commission-free with a Light Horse Securities brokerage account — from the mobile app, the web at [Light Horse Dashboard](https://portal.lighthorse.io), the trading API, or an [AI agent connected over MCP](/instructions/ai/claude). The trade panel on this page places the order once you are signed in.

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