Curated Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new position in iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU – Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 16,522 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock, valued at approximately $1,290,000.
Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Nvwm LLC raised its position in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 3.2% during the 3rd quarter. Nvwm LLC now owns 34,144 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $2,667,000 after purchasing an additional 1,067 shares during the period. Howard Financial Services LTD. lifted its stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 3.1% during the 3rd quarter. Howard Financial Services LTD. now owns 6,209 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $485,000 after buying an additional 186 shares in the last quarter. Ashurst Perkins Coie Trust Co lifted its stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 22.0% during the 3rd quarter. Ashurst Perkins Coie Trust Co now owns 12,218 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $954,000 after buying an additional 2,204 shares in the last quarter. West Wealth Group LLC boosted its holdings in iShares Gold Trust by 16.1% in the 3rd quarter. West Wealth Group LLC now owns 37,631 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $2,939,000 after buying an additional 5,210 shares during the period. Finally, Myecfo LLC boosted its holdings in iShares Gold Trust by 5.1% in the 3rd quarter. Myecfo LLC now owns 20,043 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $1,565,000 after buying an additional 978 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 59.67% of the company’s stock.
Key Stories Impacting iShares Gold Trust
Here are the key news stories impacting iShares Gold Trust this week:
- Positive Sentiment: A weaker-than-expected Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey—20.9 in October versus expectations of 28.4—helped lift gold by raising concerns about economic momentum and potentially reducing pressure for additional Federal Reserve tightening. Gold price near session high after Philly Fed survey falls to 20.9 in October
- Positive Sentiment: Gold also benefited from easing Treasury yields and continued safe-haven demand, rebounding above $4,100 after the prior session’s sharp decline. A technical recovery could support IAU if gold holds its broader $4,000–$4,200 demand zone. Gold and silver price forecast
- Neutral Sentiment: Initial unemployment claims remained steady at 199,000, indicating a resilient labor market. The data offers neither a strong boost nor a major threat to gold, though continued labor-market strength could keep the Fed cautious. Gold holding its ground as U.S. labor market remains steady
- Negative Sentiment: Producer prices rose much more than expected, with headline PPI increasing 1.3% in September. Persistent inflation keeps interest-rate and higher-yield risks elevated, limiting gold’s recovery because bullion does not generate income. Gold faces fresh inflation test as PPI jumps and rates stay in focus
- Negative Sentiment: Stronger-than-expected September retail sales and expanding New York manufacturing activity point to economic resilience, which may reduce the urgency for Fed easing and cap gold’s upside. Technical analysts continue to watch support near $4,066 and $4,000. Gold price hits $4,154 per ounce after retail sales rise
iShares Gold Trust Stock Up 1.1%
About iShares Gold Trust
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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