VANECK MERK GOLD ETF (OUNZ) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
VANECK MERK GOLD ETF (OUNZ). Institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors based on recent SEC Form 13F filings (Q3 2026). This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions in the latest reporting period. Notable filers include Van Eck Associates Corp, Raymond James Financial Inc, Envestnet Asset Management Inc, Modern Wealth Management, Llc, and Ameriprise Financial Inc.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cx Institutional | Buy | +300 | — | 300 | $12.00 | Q3 2026 | Oct 02, 2026 |
| Envestnet Asset Management Inc | Sell | -1,053,271 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Parkside Financial Bank & Trust | Sell | -350 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Sep 04, 2026 |
| Gill Capital Partners, Llc | Sell | -3,930 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Kingsview Wealth Management, Llc | Sell | -31,760 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Mercer Global Advisors Inc | Sell | -6,580 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Archer Investment Corp | Sell | -931 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Beacon Pointe Advisors, Llc | Sell | -15,078 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Centaurus Financial, Inc. | Sell | -115,426 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Equitable Holdings, Inc. | Sell | -72,914 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Camarda Financial Advisors, Llc | Sell | -29,792 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Proficio Capital Partners Llc | Sell | -13,876 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Pure Financial Advisors, Llc | Sell | -8,878 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Van Eck Associates Corp | Sell | -5,469,804 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Raymond James Financial Inc | Sell | -1,313,044 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Modern Wealth Management, Llc | Sell | -1,037,290 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Ameriprise Financial Inc | Sell | -814,220 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Ameritas Advisory Services, Llc | Sell | -486,660 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Osaic Holdings, Inc. | Sell | -446,232 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Perennial Investment Advisors, Llc | Sell | -188,390 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Lifeworks Advisors, Llc | Sell | -165,095 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Susquehanna International Group, Llp | Sell | -150,889 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Ascent Advisors, Llc | Sell | -70,352 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Foundations Investment Advisors, Llc | Sell | -55,916 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Mai Capital Management | Sell | -50,795 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Dz Bank Ag Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank, Frankfurt Am Main | Sell | -45,459 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Merk Investments Llc | Sell | -29,794 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Aqr Capital Management Llc | Sell | -22,056 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Hrt Financial Lp | Sell | -19,002 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Invst, Llc | Sell | -18,042 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q3 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about OUNZ activity
Which institutional owners are buying OUNZ?
Institutional owners buying OUNZ include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in OUNZ activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in OUNZ compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to VANECK MERK GOLD ETF (OUNZ) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in OUNZ increasing?
Institutional interest in OUNZ can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.