{"url_path":"/sec/ounz/10-q/2026/item-1a","section_key":"item-1a","section_title":"Item 1A Risk Factors","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"10-Q","doc_date":"2026-06-04","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1546652/0001213900-26-065148-index.html","accession_number":"0001213900-26-065148","cik":"0001546652","ticker":"OUNZ","issuer_name":"VanEck Merk Gold ETF","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1546652/0001213900-26-065148-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0001546652","primary_entity_name":"VanEck Merk Gold ETF"},"word_count":77,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"Item 1A. Risk Factors\n\n \n\nYou should carefully consider the factors discussed\nunder the caption “Risk Factors” beginning on page 21 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January\n31, 2026 (the “Annual Report”), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2026, which could materially\naffect our business, financial condition or future results. There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed\nin the Annual Report."}