VanEck Merk Gold Trust Price & Performance (OUNZ)

Gold exchange-traded funds, including VanEck Merk Gold Trust (OUNZ), have surged over 40% in the past year, far outpacing the S&P 500’s 5% gain. This performance reflects heightened investor demand for safe-haven assets amid persistent global economic uncertainty and ongoing volatility in equity markets.12

Recent filings show major institutional investors like JPMorgan Chase and Renaissance Technologies increasing their holdings in VanEck Merk Gold Trust. The fund’s stock has reached new highs, signaling growing confidence among large investors in gold-backed assets as a hedge against inflation and market instability.34

Gold prices have climbed above $3,100 per ounce, with experts citing global supply chain disruptions and new tariffs as key drivers. Analysts expect continued demand for gold as central banks and investors seek protection from inflation and geopolitical risks, reinforcing gold’s safe-haven appeal.15