Csenge Advisory Group boosted its position in shares of iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU – Free Report) by 34.5% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 36,940 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after buying an additional 9,481 shares during the period. Csenge Advisory Group’s holdings in iShares Gold Trust were worth $2,688,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of IAU. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted its position in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 67.5% during the 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 10,919,614 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $680,947,000 after acquiring an additional 4,398,605 shares in the last quarter. WealthNavi Inc. raised its position in iShares Gold Trust by 8.5% during the third quarter. WealthNavi Inc. now owns 7,130,543 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $518,890,000 after purchasing an additional 559,413 shares in the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. lifted its stake in iShares Gold Trust by 2.3% during the second quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 6,616,480 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $412,563,000 after purchasing an additional 148,881 shares during the last quarter. Truist Financial Corp boosted its holdings in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 14.4% in the 2nd quarter. Truist Financial Corp now owns 5,490,435 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $342,384,000 after purchasing an additional 692,844 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Citigroup Inc. increased its stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 809.1% in the 2nd quarter. Citigroup Inc. now owns 5,108,818 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $318,586,000 after purchasing an additional 4,546,835 shares during the last quarter. 59.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Key Stories Impacting iShares Gold Trust
Here are the key news stories impacting iShares Gold Trust this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Bull trend intact — recent pullbacks have found support at rising moving averages, keeping the technical picture constructive for another upside attempt. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Pullback Finds Support as Bull Trend Holds
- Positive Sentiment: Momentum remains supportive — several analyses note gold continuing to push higher over the week driven by central-bank behavior and geopolitics. Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to Push Higher for the Week
- Positive Sentiment: Strong ETF demand in key markets — India posted standout 2025 flows and December ETF inflows hit records, supporting physical/ETF demand for bullion. India’s gold market sees standout 2025, December ETF inflows reach all-time
- Neutral Sentiment: Consolidation and trader patience — technicians report sideways action around record highs as market waits for next catalyst; this can preserve gains but increase short-term volatility. Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to Consolidate at Highs
- Neutral Sentiment: Intraday levels and active-trader guidance available — useful for short-term entries but not a directional change signal. Gold market analysis for January 16 – key intra-day price entry levels for active traders
- Negative Sentiment: Profit-taking after record highs — analysts note the rally cooled as some participants booked gains, creating short-term downward pressure on bullion-linked ETFs. Gold News: Gold Rally Cools After Record High—Profit-Taking Meets Geopolitics
- Negative Sentiment: Stronger U.S. dollar and easing geopolitical risks have reduced immediate safe-haven demand, pushing prices lower in the short term. Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Strong DXY, Iran Calm Push Metals Toward $4,600 and $90 Support
- Negative Sentiment: Technical correction risk — coverage notes possible short-term corrections after the run to record Comex highs, increasing downside risk for holders of bullion ETFs. Gold Declines on Likely Technical Correction, Possible Profit-Taking
iShares Gold Trust Stock Performance
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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