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 (Q1 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, Shufro Rose & Co Llc, Osaic Holdings, Inc., Quadrature Capital Ltd, and Susquehanna International Group, Llp.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Wealth Management | Buy | +1,642 | +28.9% | 7,326 | $330.04K | Q1 2026 | Aug 26, 2026 |
| White Pine Capital Llc | Buy | +355 | +1.7% | 21,371 | $962.76K | Q1 2026 | Aug 05, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo & Company/Mn | Sell | -103 | -5.7% | 1,720 | $77.49K | Q1 2026 | Jul 08, 2026 |
| Western Wealth Management, Llc | Buy | +205 | — | 205 | $9.23K | Q1 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| Merk Investments Llc | Buy | +11,333 | +49.6% | 34,200 | $1.54M | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Centaurus Financial, Inc. | Buy | +9,688 | +9.2% | 115,092 | $5.18M | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Sunbelt Securities, Inc. | Sell | -19 | -38.0% | 31 | $1.40K | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Van Eck Associates Corp | Buy | +1,973,385 | +107.0% | 3,817,539 | $171.98M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Shufro Rose & Co Llc | Buy | +337,720 | +2195.7% | 353,101 | $15.91M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Osaic Holdings, Inc. | Sell | -159,805 | -39.4% | 246,201 | $11.09M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Quadrature Capital Ltd | Buy | +99,805 | — | 99,805 | $4.50M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Susquehanna International Group, Llp | Buy | +94,770 | +1910.7% | 99,730 | $4.49M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Creativeone Wealth, Llc | Buy | +57,313 | — | 57,313 | $2.58M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Huntington National Bank | Buy | +27,816 | — | 27,816 | $1.25M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Citadel Advisors Llc | Buy | +26,164 | — | 26,164 | $1.18M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Flow Traders U.S. Llc | Sell | -24,080 | -78.4% | 6,642 | $299.00K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Beacon Pointe Advisors, Llc | Buy | +19,280 | +247.7% | 27,064 | $1.22M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd | Buy | +18,806 | — | 18,806 | $1.73M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Summit Financial, Llc | Sell | -16,336 | -19.1% | 69,410 | $3.13M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Advisory Services Network, Llc | Buy | +14,427 | +7.5% | 205,694 | $9.27M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Equitable Holdings, Inc. | Buy | +14,285 | +16.8% | 99,304 | $4.13M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Perennial Investment Advisors, Llc | Buy | +12,926 | +7.6% | 182,616 | $8.23M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Evoke Wealth, Llc | Sell | -11,603 | -14.4% | 69,122 | $3.11M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Wick Capital Partners, Llc | Buy | +11,279 | +547.3% | 13,340 | $600.97K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Dz Bank Ag Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank, Frankfurt Am Main | Sell | -10,379 | -13.5% | 66,396 | $2.99M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Aqr Capital Management Llc | Buy | +7,242 | +45.6% | 23,137 | $1.04M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Gateway Wealth Partners, Llc | Buy | +7,071 | +121.7% | 12,882 | $580.34K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Keating Financial Advisory Services, Inc. | Buy | +6,908 | +24.0% | 35,675 | $1.61M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Pzu Sa | Buy | +6,700 | +108.1% | 12,900 | $581.14K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Gwn Securities Inc. | Buy | +6,537 | +116.7% | 12,137 | $546.77K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 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.