Outlook Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its position in iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU – Free Report) by 48.7% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 24,046 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after acquiring an additional 7,876 shares during the quarter. Outlook Wealth Advisors LLC’s holdings in iShares Gold Trust were worth $1,952,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in IAU. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in iShares Gold Trust during the third quarter worth approximately $25,000. Godfrey Financial Associates Inc. acquired a new stake in iShares Gold Trust during the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Gables Capital Management Inc. raised its holdings in iShares Gold Trust by 173.1% during the fourth quarter. Gables Capital Management Inc. now owns 355 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 225 shares in the last quarter. Dakota Community Bank & Trust NA acquired a new stake in iShares Gold Trust during the fourth quarter worth approximately $30,000. Finally, Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new stake in iShares Gold Trust during the third quarter worth approximately $31,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 59.67% of the company’s stock.
iShares Gold Trust Trading Down 1.6%
IAU stock opened at $80.07 on Wednesday. iShares Gold Trust has a twelve month low of $61.37 and a twelve month high of $104.40. The company’s 50 day moving average is $86.92 and its two-hundred day moving average is $87.65. The stock has a market cap of $68.17 billion, a P/E ratio of 5.53 and a beta of 0.15.
Trending Headlines about iShares Gold Trust
- Positive Sentiment: China continued buying gold, increasing its reserves for a 19th straight month, which provides some longer-term support for bullion demand. China increases gold reserves by 9.95 tonnes in May for 19th straight month of purchases
- Positive Sentiment: Some analysts still see a bullish long-term case for gold, arguing that inflation could eventually push real rates lower and support a later rebound. Rising inflation may push real rates lower, setting the stage for gold’s next rally – WisdomTree’s Shah
- Neutral Sentiment: Gold and silver were described as holding near steady at times as traders weighed geopolitical safe-haven demand against firmer U.S. rate expectations ahead of inflation data. Gold holds near $4,330 as oil pares Iran-Israel risk premium – Kitco PM Report
- Neutral Sentiment: Gold price action is increasingly tied to upcoming U.S. inflation releases and interest-rate expectations, leaving traders waiting for a clearer catalyst. Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to Move to Rate Markets
- Negative Sentiment: Gold has broken below key technical support, with multiple reports citing weakness under the 200-day moving average and growing downside risk. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Bearish Pressure Builds After Breakdown
- Negative Sentiment: Stronger U.S. jobs and housing data have reduced expectations for near-term Fed easing, lifting yields and pressuring gold further. Gold price continues to struggle as U.S. Existing Home Sales rise 3.2% in May
- Negative Sentiment: Fed rate-hike expectations have climbed, and several analysts say the broader precious-metals complex is selling off, adding to downside pressure on gold. Gold News: Fed Rate Hike Expectations Put Gold Market Under Pressure
- Negative Sentiment: Platinum and palladium also extended losses, signaling broader weakness across precious metals rather than an isolated move in gold. Platinum, palladium extend losses as Bank of America maintains bullish year-end price outlook
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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