LM Advisors LLC decreased its stake in iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU – Free Report) by 92.0% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 4,339 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 50,113 shares during the quarter. LM Advisors LLC’s holdings in iShares Gold Trust were worth $352,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of IAU. Brighton Jones LLC purchased a new stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust in the fourth quarter worth about $1,864,000. Bison Wealth LLC lifted its position in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 78.5% in the fourth quarter. Bison Wealth LLC now owns 16,778 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $831,000 after acquiring an additional 7,379 shares in the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 47.0% in the first quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 26,936 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $1,588,000 after acquiring an additional 8,609 shares in the last quarter. Glenview Trust co lifted its position in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 9.7% in the second quarter. Glenview Trust co now owns 12,384 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $772,000 after acquiring an additional 1,095 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Main Street Financial Solutions LLC lifted its position in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 6.3% in the second quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC now owns 36,817 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $2,296,000 after acquiring an additional 2,172 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 59.67% of the company’s stock.
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Here are the key news stories impacting iShares Gold Trust this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Gold and silver recovered into Friday’s close as oil prices fell on U.S.-Iran deal hopes, Treasury yields declined, and equities rallied, which helped improve sentiment toward precious metals. Precious metals firm as crude slides, stocks rise on U.S.-Iran talks – Kitco PM Report
- Positive Sentiment: Several reports said gold is holding important support near the $4,000 area, with analysts watching for signs that a bottom may be forming after the recent selloff. Gold holds key $4,000 support as analysts watch for signs of a bottom
- Neutral Sentiment: Gold is stabilizing after a failed breakdown at support, suggesting buyers are defending the market, but overhead resistance still needs to be cleared before a stronger rebound is confirmed. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Failed Breakdown Hints at Rebound
- Neutral Sentiment: Gold gained some support from safe-haven demand tied to Middle East tensions and continued demand from China, but traders still see the move as a technical rebound unless prices reclaim higher resistance levels. Gold and Silver Price Forecast: US-Iran Deal Hopes Lift XAUUSD and XAGUSD
- Negative Sentiment: Multiple reports warned that gold remains in a broader downtrend because stronger inflation data and rising Fed rate expectations can reduce the appeal of non-yielding assets like bullion. Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Death Cross Threatens Gold Price as Fed Hike Bets Rise
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iShares Gold Trust Company Profile
iShares Gold Trust (the Trust) is to own gold transferred to the Trust in exchange for shares issued by the Trust (Shares). Each Share represents a fractional undivided beneficial interest in the net assets of the Trust. The assets of the Trust consist of gold held by the Trust’s custodian on behalf of the Trust. The sponsor of the Trust is iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC (the Sponsor), which is an indirect subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc The trustee of the Trust is The Bank of New York Mellon (the Trustee) and the custodian of the Trust is JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., London branch (the Custodian).
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