High Falls Advisors Inc increased its position in shares of iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU – Free Report) by 48.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 124,977 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after purchasing an additional 41,020 shares during the quarter. iShares Gold Trust makes up about 1.9% of High Falls Advisors Inc’s holdings, making the stock its 17th biggest position. High Falls Advisors Inc’s holdings in iShares Gold Trust were worth $9,095,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. MTM Investment Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust during the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in iShares Gold Trust in the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Mountain Hill Investment Partners Corp. purchased a new stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust during the 3rd quarter valued at $29,000. Traub Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust during the 2nd quarter worth $31,000. Finally, Fourth Dimension Wealth LLC boosted its holdings in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 436.3% in the 3rd quarter. Fourth Dimension Wealth LLC now owns 429 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 349 shares during the last quarter. 59.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
iShares Gold Trust Stock Performance
NYSEARCA IAU opened at $94.38 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $79.69 billion, a PE ratio of 5.53 and a beta of 0.09. iShares Gold Trust has a 52-week low of $55.78 and a 52-week high of $104.40. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $93.05 and a 200 day simple moving average of $81.93.
More iShares Gold Trust News
- Positive Sentiment: Stagflation risk (Q4 GDP +0.7%) is cited as a potential tailwind for gold as an inflation/real‑rate hedge, supporting IAU on longer-term risk. Gold faces perfect stagflation storm
- Positive Sentiment: Preliminary U.S. consumer sentiment fell and one‑year inflation expectations rose — higher inflation expectations can underpin demand for gold as an inflation hedge. Spot gold at $5,100/oz after preliminary Consumer Sentiment falls
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts note dip-buying and safe‑haven flows tied to geopolitical tensions are providing intermittent support, limiting deeper declines in spot gold and IAU. Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to See Support on Dips
- Neutral Sentiment: Some strategists argue gold miners could rally even if bullion stalls; that’s more relevant to miners’ equities than to IAU (a bullion ETF), so impact on IAU is indirect. Gold miners could double even if bullion stalls
- Neutral Sentiment: Weekly macro/market commentary stresses that rates, central bank policy, and geopolitical risk will keep gold choppy — expect volatility but mixed short‑term directional signals for IAU. Gold Weekly Price Analysis
- Negative Sentiment: Kitco reports a liquidity squeeze that has boosted the U.S. dollar ahead of the Fed meeting, which pressures gold prices and is a primary reason IAU is down. Gold under pressure as liquidity crunch boosts dollar ahead of Fed meeting
- Negative Sentiment: Multiple technical studies point to bearish setups (bear flag, rising‑wedge breakdown) that target lower levels for spot gold; technical momentum is contributing to selling pressure in IAU. Gold Price Forecast: Bear Flag Signals Potential Downside Targets
- Negative Sentiment: Broader theme: a stronger U.S. dollar and rising Treasury yields are capping gold’s upside; several reports link gold weakness to USDX rallies and higher yields, which weigh directly on IAU. Gold, silver down as USDX rallies, bond yields rise
iShares Gold Trust 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).
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