Mason & Associates Inc Boosts Holdings in GraniteShares Gold Trust $BAR

Mason & Associates Inc grew its stake in GraniteShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:BAR) by 22.0% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 147,000 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 26,483 shares during the quarter. GraniteShares Gold Trust makes up 1.1% of Mason & Associates Inc’s holdings, making the stock its 22nd biggest position. Mason & Associates Inc owned about 0.43% of GraniteShares Gold Trust worth $5,595,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Several other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Advyzon Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust during the 2nd quarter worth about $10,536,000. Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. acquired a new position in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $6,148,000. a16z Perennial Management L.P. purchased a new position in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $6,925,000. FSA Investment Group LLC acquired a new stake in GraniteShares Gold Trust in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $2,204,000. Finally, Raymond James Financial Inc. raised its position in GraniteShares Gold Trust by 22.3% in the second quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 273,161 shares of the company’s stock valued at $8,916,000 after purchasing an additional 49,726 shares during the period.

Key Stories Impacting GraniteShares Gold Trust

Here are the key news stories impacting GraniteShares Gold Trust this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Technical momentum: analysts point to a higher swing high and support from key moving averages suggesting more upside for gold—a direct positive for BAR. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Strength Emerging Above Key Support
• Positive Sentiment: Macro tailwind from cooling inflation: multiple reports show U.S. inflation softening, which pushed gold back above $5,000 and bolstered ETF demand—supportive for BAR’s NAV. Gold reclaims $5,000 as analysts warn volatility is far from over
• Positive Sentiment: Structural demand from China: Chinese gold-backed ETF holdings have surged, indicating retail/speculator demand growth that can add a persistent bid to physical gold and therefore to BAR. How China’s ‘unruly’ speculators might be fueling the frenzy in gold market
• Neutral Sentiment: Catalyst watch—U.S. CPI and data-driven moves: markets expect CPI to determine whether gold can break higher (toward $5,100+); BAR will follow gold’s reaction to incoming data. Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Will US CPI Trigger a Break Above $5,100?
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary: several outlets note gold is hovering around the $5,000 fulcrum—this keeps BAR sensitive to short-term swings with no clear one-way move until macro readability improves. Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to See 5K as Fulcrum for Price
• Negative Sentiment: Heightened volatility and prior sell-offs: earlier rapid sell-offs and broad commodity liquidation show downside risk if risk appetite returns or macro surprises hit—could pressure BAR quickly. Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Dives Below $5000 Amid Broad Sell-Off In Commodity Markets
• Negative Sentiment: Policy risk: reports that a prolonged Fed pause or stronger dollar would reduce gold’s appeal—an environment that could weigh on BAR if USD strength or rate expectations shift. Gold Falls on Prospects of Long Fed Pause

GraniteShares Gold Trust Stock Performance

BAR opened at $49.59 on Friday. GraniteShares Gold Trust has a 52 week low of $27.95 and a 52 week high of $54.63. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $45.65 and a 200-day simple moving average of $40.32.

GraniteShares Gold Trust Company Profile

The GraniteShares Gold Trust (BAR) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the LBMA Gold Price index. The fund tracks the gold spot price, less trust expenses and liabilities, using physically held gold stored and secured in vaults in London. BAR was launched on Aug 31, 2017 and is managed by GraniteShares.