# VANECK MERK GOLD ETF (OUNZ)

> Institutional ownership reported to the SEC as of Q3 2026, from Form 13F filings. Source: https://holderbook.com/stocks/OUNZ/

- Reporting holders: 13
- Reported value: $11.3M
- Held through calls: 0.0%
- Held through puts: 0.0%

A 13F reports long US equity positions only. Shorts, bonds, foreign listings and cash are not visible here, and positions are disclosed up to 45 days after the quarter ends.

## Largest holders

| Manager | Value | Shares | Share of their book | Quarters held |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Farther Finance Advisors, LLC](https://holderbook.com/funds/1992825-farther-finance-advisors-llc/) | $6.4M | 160,914 | 0.0% | 10 |
| [Castleview Partners, LLC](https://holderbook.com/funds/1737088-castleview-partners-llc/) | $2.0M | 50,506 | 0.9% | 20 |
| [GILPIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC](https://holderbook.com/funds/2058144-gilpin-wealth-management-llc/) | $669.1K | 16,769 | 0.5% | 1 |
| [First Heartland Consultants, Inc.](https://holderbook.com/funds/1428793-first-heartland-consultants-inc/) | $658.7K | 16,510 | 0.0% | 4 |
| [Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers, LTD.](https://holderbook.com/funds/1973849-whitaker-myers-wealth-managers-ltd/) | $474.6K | 11,896 | 0.1% | 14 |
| [Veracity Capital LLC](https://holderbook.com/funds/1811005-veracity-capital-llc/) | $335.4K | 8,406 | 0.1% | 7 |
| [Shelter Rock Management, LLC](https://holderbook.com/funds/2109305-shelter-rock-management-llc/) | $285.0K | 7,088 | 0.3% | 4 |
| [Lake Hills Wealth Management, LLC](https://holderbook.com/funds/1705594-lake-hills-wealth-management-llc/) | $252.5K | 6,329 | 0.1% | 2 |
| [CoreCap Advisors, LLC](https://holderbook.com/funds/1902501-corecap-advisors-llc/) | $74.7K | 1,873 | 0.0% | 4 |
| [ATWOOD & PALMER INC](https://holderbook.com/funds/1044929-atwood-palmer-inc/) | $29.9K | 749 | 0.0% | 10 |
| [Wealth Enhancement Trust Services, Inc.](https://holderbook.com/funds/2067696-wealth-enhancement-trust-services-inc/) | $24.8K | 621 | 0.0% | 4 |
| [Noble Wealth Management PBC](https://holderbook.com/funds/2055065-noble-wealth-management-pbc/) | $9.0K | 226 | 0.0% | 7 |
| [Hickory Point Bank & Trust](https://holderbook.com/funds/2039144-hickory-point-bank-trust/) | $1.2K | 29 | 0.0% | 3 |
| [CX Institutional](https://holderbook.com/funds/1737089-cx-institutional/) | $12 | 300 | 0.0% | 1 |

## Quarter by quarter

| Quarter | Holders | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 13 | $11.3M |
| Q2 2026 | 272 | $1.4B |
| Q1 2026 | 292 | $1.5B |
| Q4 2025 | 260 | $1.2B |
| Q3 2025 | 225 | $1.1B |
| Q2 2025 | 207 | $882.6M |
| Q1 2025 | 185 | $741.6M |
| Q4 2024 | 163 | $593.4M |
| Q3 2024 | 150 | $528.5M |
| Q2 2024 | 136 | $457.2M |
| Q1 2024 | 123 | $398.7M |
| Q4 2023 | 131 | $361.3M |