HBK Sorce Advisory LLC Makes New $3.09 Million Investment in Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF $AAAU

HBK Sorce Advisory LLC acquired a new stake in Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:AAAU) during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 77,250 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,085,000. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC owned about 0.14% of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Beacon Capital Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF during the second quarter worth $43,000. Darwin Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF during the 2nd quarter worth about $67,000. Private Trust Co. NA boosted its position in shares of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF by 113.3% during the 2nd quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 2,308 shares of the company’s stock worth $75,000 after acquiring an additional 1,226 shares in the last quarter. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF in the 2nd quarter valued at about $135,000. Finally, Headlands Technologies LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF during the 2nd quarter worth about $146,000.

Key Headlines Impacting Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF

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

• Positive Sentiment: Spot gold hit new record highs during an end‑of‑year rally, reinforcing investor interest in physical-gold ETFs like AAAU. Investors chasing the rally or shifting into safe havens can lift ETF inflows and NAV. Gold, Silver Smash Records as End-Of-Year Rally Continues
• Positive Sentiment: Technical momentum and buyer control are cited as driving gold to fresh highs (~$4,550), suggesting further upside that supports bullion ETF prices if momentum persists. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Rally Extends to Fresh Highs as Buyers Maintain Control
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs calls gold its “single favorite long commodity” and projects much higher spot targets (Kitco coverage of the GS view), a bullish institutional forecast that can attract investor flows into physical‑gold ETFs including AAAU. “Gold remains our single favorite long commodity,” spot price to reach $4,900/oz in Q4 2026 – Goldman Sachs
• Positive Sentiment: Safe‑haven flows, dollar weakness and geopolitical risk are repeatedly cited as drivers of the rally — macro forces that typically boost demand for physically backed gold ETFs like AAAU. Gold, silver power to record highs on safe-haven demand
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysis comparing gold vs silver ETFs suggests silver may outperform in 2026 due to supply/industrial demand dynamics; this is context for metal-allocation decisions but doesn’t change bullion‑ETF mechanics for AAAU. Gold Or Silver ETFs: What Could Rally More in 2026?
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader market coverage (WSJ/MarketWatch) notes precious metals’ strong year-end performance while equity futures sit near highs — relevant macro color but not a direct catalyst for AAAU beyond metal price moves. Silver and Gold Prices Rally; Stock Futures Inch Lower
• Negative Sentiment: Several technical and market‑structure notes warn that gold is overbought and faces short‑term pullback risk (e.g., possible corrections toward identified support levels), which could cause temporary outflows or NAV weakness for AAAU. Gold News: Gold Analysis Highlights Pullback Risk Despite Long-Term Bullish Trend
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts flag overbought technicals and thinner holiday liquidity, which can amplify volatility and cause sharp intraday moves against ETF holders. Traders should expect higher volatility even if the medium‑term trend stays bullish. Gold 2026 Forecast: Record Advance Sets Stage for Measured Extension

Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF Stock Up 1.2%

Shares of AAAU opened at $44.72 on Monday. Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF has a 52-week low of $25.66 and a 52-week high of $44.90. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $41.22 and a 200 day moving average price of $37.08.

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.