ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (NYSE:ASA) Shares Sold by Uncommon Cents Investing LLC

Uncommon Cents Investing LLC trimmed its position in ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (NYSE:ASA) by 1.7% in the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 548,979 shares of the investment management company’s stock after selling 9,285 shares during the period. ASA Gold and Precious Metals makes up about 2.7% of Uncommon Cents Investing LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 2nd largest holding. Uncommon Cents Investing LLC’s holdings in ASA Gold and Precious Metals were worth $8,268,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of ASA. Advisor Group Holdings Inc. lifted its stake in shares of ASA Gold and Precious Metals by 27.5% in the first quarter. Advisor Group Holdings Inc. now owns 18,529 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $415,000 after buying an additional 4,000 shares during the last quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC bought a new position in ASA Gold and Precious Metals during the first quarter worth $301,000. Ancora Advisors LLC bought a new position in ASA Gold and Precious Metals during the first quarter worth $90,000. Atria Wealth Solutions Inc. bought a new position in ASA Gold and Precious Metals during the first quarter worth $947,000. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE increased its position in ASA Gold and Precious Metals by 8.0% during the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 70,687 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $1,584,000 after acquiring an additional 5,218 shares during the period.

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Stock Up 0.6 %

Shares of ASA stock opened at $15.36 on Friday. ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited has a 1 year low of $12.80 and a 1 year high of $17.75. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $14.47 and its 200 day simple moving average is $14.36.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, COO Alexander Merk bought 25,549 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, January 2nd. The shares were acquired at an average price of $15.19 per share, with a total value of $388,089.31. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer now owns 111,289 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,690,479.91. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Over the last quarter, insiders have purchased 26,449 shares of company stock valued at $401,589. 0.29% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Profile

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm invests in the public equity markets across the globe. It primarily invests in stocks of companies engaged in the exploration, mining or processing of gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, or other precious minerals. It also invests in exchange traded funds.