Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF $AAAU Shares Acquired by Exchange Traded Concepts LLC

Exchange Traded Concepts LLC increased its stake in shares of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:AAAU) by 45.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 747,358 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 234,778 shares during the quarter. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC owned about 1.25% of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF worth $31,800,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF by 7.1% during the fourth quarter. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC now owns 8,468 shares of the company’s stock valued at $360,000 after acquiring an additional 565 shares during the period. SeaCrest Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF in the 4th quarter worth about $218,000. World Equity Group Inc. bought a new stake in Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF in the 4th quarter valued at about $225,000. First Heartland Consultants Inc. boosted its stake in Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF by 43.7% during the 4th quarter. First Heartland Consultants Inc. now owns 8,183 shares of the company’s stock valued at $348,000 after purchasing an additional 2,490 shares during the period. Finally, Silverlake Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF by 4.0% during the 4th quarter. Silverlake Wealth Management LLC now owns 43,344 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,844,000 after purchasing an additional 1,680 shares during the period.

Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF Stock Performance

NYSEARCA AAAU opened at $44.53 on Friday. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $48.93 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $43.57. Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF has a 52 week low of $29.22 and a 52 week high of $54.71.

Key Headlines Impacting Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF

Here are the key news stories impacting Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Final U.S. Consumer Sentiment fell and one‑year inflation expectations rose, sending spot gold above $4,450–$4,550/oz and supporting physical-gold demand. Spot gold shoots above $4,450/oz after final Consumer Sentiment falls
• Positive Sentiment: Technical rebound: gold bounced after testing the 200‑day moving average, prompting dip buyers and a rally that traders say could target higher resistance levels — a bullish setup for bullion ETFs. Gold Rally Builds After 200-Day Test
• Positive Sentiment: Gold snapped a three‑week losing streak, indicating short-covering and renewed buying interest after recent volatility — supportive for ETFs holding physical metal. Gold snaps three-week losing streak
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts/institutional managers (e.g., Sprott commentary) argue larger institutional buy‑ins for gold are still pending, suggesting potential sustained demand for physical-gold ETFs. Gold’s big institutional buy‑in still to come
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary notes gold is “looking for a floor” with intraday entry levels for traders — this keeps flows choppy and price action dependent on short-term signals. Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to Look for Floor and Momentum
• Neutral Sentiment: Intraday technical guides and corrective‑bounce coverage highlight opportunistic buying but emphasize volatility; useful for traders but less decisive for long-term flows. Gold market analysis for March 27
• Negative Sentiment: Growing bearish technical signals across multiple timeframes and sellers targeting key Fibonacci/MAs increase the risk of further downside pressure on gold. Bearish Signals Grow Across Timeframes
• Negative Sentiment: Safe‑haven demand has weakened amid a stronger U.S. dollar and higher bond yields; coordinated hawkish central bank shifts keep “higher‑for‑longer” rate expectations, which weigh on gold. The Fed Meeting Changed Everything
• Negative Sentiment: Supply-side/news risks: Turkey sold ~58.4 tonnes of reserves recently — a notable central-bank sale that can add selling pressure to spot physical markets. Turkey sells 58.4 tonnes of gold
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple reports highlight that geopolitical dynamics (Iran war impacts, oil surge) and a firmer USD have contributed to recent gold weakness, creating a conflicting macro picture for bullion ETFs. How the Iran War Has Moved Markets

Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF Company Profile

The Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the LBMA Gold Price index. The fund tracks the gold spot price, less expenses and liabilities, using gold bars held in vaults located in the UK. AAAU was launched on Jul 26, 2018 and is issued by Goldman Sachs.