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VanEck Merk Gold Trust ETF
OUNZ performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 4, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +8.72% | -1.07% | +2.64% | +24.61% | +128.51% | +143.02% |
| Flows | +$86M | +$115M | +$355M | +$472M | +$943M | +$1.13B |
Characteristics
The VanEck Merk Gold Trust ETF is built to track the Solactive Gold Spot Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). The dividend policy is no income.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | VanEck |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Commodity |
| Dividend policy | No income |
| Inception date | May 16, 2014 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of January 1, 1970Latest news about OUNZ
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +27.40% | +28.86% | +21.10% | +18.56% |
Max drawdown | -11.20% | -26.36% | -26.36% | -26.36% |
Max drawdown duration | 75d | 218d | 218d | 218d |
Time to recover | 34d | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is OUNZ?
OUNZ is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Commodity assets. It is managed by VanEck.
What index does OUNZ track?
OUNZ tracks the Solactive Gold Spot Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does OUNZ invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Gold. It is part of the segment: Gold.
What is the expense ratio of OUNZ?
The total expense ratio (TER) of OUNZ is 0.25%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was OUNZ launched?
OUNZ was launched on May 16, 2014, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of OUNZ?
OUNZ is issued by VanEck.
What is the AUM of OUNZ?
As of September 4, 2026, OUNZ manages $2.86 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has OUNZ performed recently?
As of September 4, 2026, OUNZ delivered a return of 8.72% over the past month (1M performance), -1.07% over the past three months (3M), and 2.64% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for OUNZ?
As of September 4, 2026, OUNZ has seen net flows of +$86M in the past month (1M flow) and +$355M year-to-date (YTD).
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