Data compiled by Redley Lamar · ChainSifter Intelligence
2Suppliers
5Customers
0Debt Items
20Related Chains
Source-Backed Evidence Depth
VanEck Merk Gold Trust (OUNZ) is shown with relationship data already present in ChainSifter's database. Counts below come from stored supply-chain records and filing/source URLs where available; missing source URLs are not filled in or estimated.
8Total relationships
1Distinct source URLs
4High confidence
0.763Average confidence
2026-09-13Latest database update
ChainSifter does not infer unreported suppliers, customers, ownership, acquisitions, debt exposure, revenue dependency, or future supply-chain events on this public page.
VanEck Merk Gold Trust Suppliers
Ticker
Name
Confidence
Evidence
VAN-ECK-SECURITIES-CORPORATION
VAN-ECK-SECURITIES-CORPORATION
92%
On October 22, 2015, the Sponsor, for the benefit of the Trust, entered into a Marketing Agent Agreement (as amended to date, the “Marketing Agreement”) with VanEck Securities Corporation ("VanEck" o…
FORESIDE-FUND-SERVICES-LLC
FORESIDE-FUND-SERVICES-LLC
90%
the fees and expenses of Foreside Fund Services, LLC; expenses reimbursable under the Trust’s Custody Agreement with the Custodian
VanEck Merk Gold Trust Customers
Ticker
Name
Confidence
Evidence
VIRTU-FINANCIAL
VIRTU-FINANCIAL
90%
On May 6, 2014, the date the Trust was formed, Virtu Financial (the "Initial Purchaser") contributed 1,000 Ounces of gold in exchange for 100,000 Shares
CHICAGO-MERCANTILE-EXCHANGE-INC
CHICAGO-MERCANTILE-EXCHANGE-INC
62%
, they provide investors with an alternative that allows a level of participation in the gold market through the securities market. The Shares are: ● Listed and trade on NYSE Arca like other exchange…
Reciprocal relationship from CME graph: Reciprocal relationship from OUNZ graph: , they provide investors with an alternative that allows a level of participation in the gold market through the secur…
INSPECTORATE-INTERNATIONAL-LIMITED
INSPECTORATE-INTERNATIONAL-LIMITED
62%
ted and unallocated gold when: (1) Authorized Participants engage in creation and redemption transactions with the Trust; (2) gold is sold to pay Trust expenses; or (3) physical gold is converted int…
VAN-ECK-SECURITIES-CORPORATION
VAN-ECK-SECURITIES-CORPORATION
62%
ces performed under the Trust Agreement. Effective July 24, 2020, the Sponsor’s fee is payable at an annualized rate of 0.25 % of the Trust’s NAV, accrued on a daily basis computed on the prior busin…
VanEck Merk Gold Trust Debt Obligations
No debt relationships on recordNo publicly disclosed debt instruments or credit facilities found for VanEck Merk Gold Trust.
VanEck Merk Gold Trust Acquisitions
No acquisitions on recordNo completed or pending acquisitions found in our database for VanEck Merk Gold Trust.
VanEck Merk Gold Trust Ownership
Holder
Name
Confidence
Evidence
OUNZ-OWNER-VAN-ECK-ASSOCIATES-CORP
VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP
90%
13F overlay lists VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP as top holder; 290 tracked holders.
