# VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ounz for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: VanEck · Asset class: Gold - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2014-05-16 The VanEck Merk Gold ETF offers investors a straightforward and economical method for gaining exposure to gold. This exchange-traded product also provides the unique feature of allowing shareholders the option to redeem their investment for physical gold. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $38.42 | | Expense Ratio | 0.25% | | Assets Under Management | $2.59B | | NAV | $38.42 | | Holdings Count | 0 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | — | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | — /share | | Distribution Frequency | — | | 52-Week Range | $37.69 – $53.35 | | Beta | 0.34 | ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does OUNZ invest in? The VanEck Merk Gold ETF offers investors a straightforward and economical method for gaining exposure to gold. This exchange-traded product also provides the unique feature of allowing shareholders the option to redeem their investment for physical gold. ### What is the expense ratio of OUNZ? VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ) charges an expense ratio of 0.25%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is OUNZ? VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ) manages $2.59B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is OUNZ actively managed or an index fund? OUNZ's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was OUNZ launched? VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ) launched in May 2014 and is managed by VanEck. ### How has OUNZ performed? OUNZ's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon. ### Does OUNZ pay a dividend? VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is —. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does OUNZ pay dividends? VanEck Merk Gold ETF pays dividends on its published schedule. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is OUNZ's dividend yield? OUNZ's trailing-twelve-month yield is —, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is OUNZ's next ex-dividend date? OUNZ hasn't announced its next ex-date yet. Once declared it'll appear at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will OUNZ's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.25% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does OUNZ charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from OUNZ's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does OUNZ cost more than a fund like VOO? OUNZ's strategy (current expense ratio 0.25%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where OUNZ sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to OUNZ? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as OUNZ (0.25%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ounz - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ounz/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ounz/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ounz/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ounz/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.