VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:OUNZ) Sees Significant Drop in Short Interest

VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:OUNZ) saw a large decline in short interest in February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 63,943 shares, a decline of 19.2% from the February 12th total of 79,178 shares. Approximately 0.1% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,052,767 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.1 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,052,767 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.1 days. Approximately 0.1% of the shares of the stock are sold short.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On VanEck Merk Gold ETF

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Archer Investment Corp bought a new position in VanEck Merk Gold ETF in the second quarter valued at about $28,000. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new position in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF in the fourth quarter worth about $37,000. Parallel Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of VanEck Merk Gold ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $38,000. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. acquired a new position in VanEck Merk Gold ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $59,000. Finally, Mpwm Advisory Solutions LLC acquired a new position in VanEck Merk Gold ETF during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $56,000.

VanEck Merk Gold ETF Stock Performance

Shares of NYSEARCA OUNZ traded down $0.06 during trading hours on Monday, hitting $48.20. 911,404 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,310,250. The company has a market cap of $3.01 billion, a PE ratio of 6.97 and a beta of 0.08. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $47.67 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $41.98. VanEck Merk Gold ETF has a 1-year low of $28.51 and a 1-year high of $53.35.

Key Headlines Impacting VanEck Merk Gold ETF

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

• Positive Sentiment: States and institutions adding physical gold — Wyoming is storing thousands of ounces as more states consider precious metals as a hedge, a demand-side development that supports the case for higher gold prices (positive for OUNZ). Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: UBS projects ~20% upside for gold in 2026 — a prominent bank calling for significant gains can drive investor flows into gold-linked ETFs like OUNZ as a hedge/portfolio diversifier. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical bounce vs. recent losses — markets showed an early technical recovery after a prior futures drop, suggesting short-term volatility rather than a clear trend; this can cause trading in OUNZ to oscillate. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Responsible sourcing developments — Trafigura’s program with Venezuela’s Minerven could change supply dynamics over time but is not an immediate price mover for most investors. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Rising energy prices and inflation worries pressuring gold — higher oil is increasing inflation concerns that could delay Fed easing and keep yields elevated, a headwind for non-yielding gold and OUNZ. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Risk-on markets and oil moves limiting demand for gold — reports show improved risk appetite, weaker crude, and a liquidity squeeze that have capped rallies and pressured precious metals in intraday trading (negative for OUNZ). Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Liquidity and technical constraints could cap near-term upside — analysts warn liquidity crunches and technical resistance may limit rallies even as some strategists remain bullish longer term. Read More.

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.