Erste Asset Management GmbH Increases Position in iShares Gold Trust $IAU

Erste Asset Management GmbH grew its holdings in iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU) by 7.3% during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 1,905,650 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after acquiring an additional 130,000 shares during the period. iShares Gold Trust comprises about 1.3% of Erste Asset Management GmbH’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 12th biggest holding. Erste Asset Management GmbH’s holdings in iShares Gold Trust were worth $137,512,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. MTM Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust in the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust in the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Key Financial Inc acquired a new stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust in the 2nd quarter worth $28,000. Mountain Hill Investment Partners Corp. purchased a new position in shares of iShares Gold Trust during the 3rd quarter worth $29,000. Finally, Traub Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of iShares Gold Trust during the 2nd quarter valued at about $31,000. 59.67% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More iShares Gold Trust News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical risk and U.S.–Iran talks are supporting safe‑haven demand for gold, a direct positive for IAU. Gold Edges Higher as Traders Digest U.S.-Iran Talks
• Positive Sentiment: Technical setups look bullish: analysts point to a bull pennant and consolidation near recent highs that could precede an upside breakout — supportive for IAU flows if gold extends gains. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Pennant Signals Potential Upside Breakout
• Positive Sentiment: Major-bank analysis remains constructive: Bank of America and other strategists see a higher long‑term gold path, which can drive institutional demand for bullion ETFs like IAU. Despite consolidating below $5,200, gold still has a path to $6,000, says Bank of America
• Neutral Sentiment: Gold is holding key Fibonacci and moving‑average support levels, which suggests the rally can continue but also highlights defined technical risk points to watch. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Buyers Hold Key Fibonacci Support
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts note broader macro drivers (weak dollar, trade tensions, tariffs) are fueling momentum; these are supportive but can change quickly with policy or risk‑on shifts. Gold and Silver Analysis: Geopolitical Risks and Weak Dollar Drive Bullish Momentum
• Negative Sentiment: Profit‑taking—especially in silver—has created intermittent downward pressure on bullion prices; short‑term pullbacks could drag IAU lower if risk sentiment stabilizes. Silver leads gold lower on profit-taking pressure

iShares Gold Trust Trading Up 0.8%

iShares Gold Trust stock opened at $97.79 on Friday. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $89.94 and a 200 day moving average price of $79.09. iShares Gold Trust has a 12-month low of $53.44 and a 12-month high of $104.40. The stock has a market cap of $82.57 billion, a P/E ratio of 5.53 and a beta of 0.09.

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).