GraniteShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:BAR) Short Interest Down 56.3% in February

GraniteShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:BAR) was the target of a large decrease in short interest during the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 295,361 shares, a decrease of 56.3% from the January 29th total of 676,288 shares. Currently, 0.8% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 1,687,361 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days. Based on an average trading volume of 1,687,361 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days. Currently, 0.8% of the shares of the stock are sold short.

Trending Headlines about GraniteShares Gold Trust

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

• Positive Sentiment: Gold has pushed back above $5,200 and posted another monthly rebound, underpinning flows into physical-backed ETFs like BAR. Gold prices push back above $5,200
• Positive Sentiment: Macro commentary from bullion-focused managers argues for a structural shift toward a new reserve framework (Bretton Woods III), which supports long-term safe‑haven demand for gold. ‘As the world breaks up…’ – Sprott’s Paul Wong
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and technical studies show bullish momentum (gold holding above $5,000 with targets toward $5,345–$5,600), which supports further inflows into BAR if the rally continues. Gold maintains bullish momentum above $5,000
• Positive Sentiment: Short interest in BAR declined sharply in February (down ~56% to ~295k shares, short-interest ratio ~0.2 days), signaling reduced bearish positioning and lower near‑term forced‑cover risk for the ETF.
• Neutral Sentiment: Gold is showing intra‑day and short‑term consolidation and tight ranges — healthy for a continued uptrend but may limit immediate volatility-driven flows. Gold continues to see tight range
• Negative Sentiment: Profit‑taking episodes, periodic consolidation below resistance levels, and the prospect of a hawkish Fed / stronger USD could cap upside for gold and limit short‑term inflows into BAR. Tariffs vs. Fed policy — potential cap on gold

Institutional Investors Weigh In On GraniteShares Gold Trust

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Farther Finance Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust by 1,574.4% during the third quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 52,494 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,998,000 after acquiring an additional 49,359 shares during the last quarter. Advyzon Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in GraniteShares Gold Trust in the second quarter valued at $10,536,000. a16z Perennial Management L.P. bought a new position in GraniteShares Gold Trust during the 3rd quarter worth $6,925,000. Mason & Associates Inc lifted its holdings in GraniteShares Gold Trust by 22.0% during the 3rd quarter. Mason & Associates Inc now owns 147,000 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,595,000 after buying an additional 26,483 shares during the period. Finally, FSA Investment Group LLC acquired a new position in GraniteShares Gold Trust during the 3rd quarter worth about $2,204,000.

GraniteShares Gold Trust Trading Up 1.3%

Shares of BAR stock traded up $0.67 on Friday, reaching $51.86. 258,818 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,807,506. GraniteShares Gold Trust has a one year low of $27.95 and a one year high of $54.63. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $47.25 and a 200 day moving average price of $41.57.

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.