Uncommon Cents Investing LLC Has $16.14 Million Stock Position in ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (NYSE:ASA)

Uncommon Cents Investing LLC decreased its holdings in ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (NYSE:ASA) by 0.8% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 535,359 shares of the investment management company’s stock after selling 4,360 shares during the quarter. ASA Gold and Precious Metals accounts for approximately 4.7% of Uncommon Cents Investing LLC’s holdings, making the stock its biggest position. Uncommon Cents Investing LLC owned approximately 2.49% of ASA Gold and Precious Metals worth $16,136,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of ASA. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC boosted its stake in shares of ASA Gold and Precious Metals by 140.7% in the 4th quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 1,307 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 764 shares during the last quarter. NBC Securities Inc. lifted its holdings in ASA Gold and Precious Metals by 128,600.0% in the first quarter. NBC Securities Inc. now owns 1,287 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $38,000 after acquiring an additional 1,286 shares during the period. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in ASA Gold and Precious Metals by 47.5% in the fourth quarter. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors LLC now owns 2,014 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $41,000 after acquiring an additional 649 shares during the period. Covestor Ltd boosted its position in ASA Gold and Precious Metals by 17.2% in the fourth quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 4,825 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $98,000 after purchasing an additional 707 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of ASA Gold and Precious Metals during the 1st quarter valued at about $220,000.

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Stock Down 1.3%

NYSE ASA opened at $32.56 on Monday. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $31.19 and a 200-day moving average price of $26.57. ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited has a 52 week low of $17.08 and a 52 week high of $35.00.

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a semi-annual dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, May 14th. Investors of record on Monday, May 5th were given a dividend of $0.03 per share. This represents a yield of 0.2%. This is a positive change from ASA Gold and Precious Metals’s previous semi-annual dividend of $0.02. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, May 5th.

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Company Profile

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm invests in the public equity markets across the globe. It primarily invests in stocks of companies engaged in the exploration, mining or processing of gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, or other precious minerals. It also invests in exchange traded funds.