Envestnet Asset Management Inc. Reduces Position in GraniteShares Gold Trust $BAR

Envestnet Asset Management Inc. decreased its holdings in GraniteShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:BAR) by 6.5% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 717,638 shares of the company’s stock after selling 49,741 shares during the period. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. owned approximately 2.10% of GraniteShares Gold Trust worth $27,313,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Advyzon Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in GraniteShares Gold Trust during the second quarter worth about $10,536,000. China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust by 12.6% in the second quarter. China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 303,000 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,890,000 after purchasing an additional 34,000 shares during the period. Raymond James Financial Inc. grew its stake in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust by 22.3% in the second quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 273,161 shares of the company’s stock worth $8,916,000 after acquiring an additional 49,726 shares in the last quarter. Columbus Macro LLC grew its stake in GraniteShares Gold Trust by 0.5% during the 3rd quarter. Columbus Macro LLC now owns 271,292 shares of the company’s stock worth $10,325,000 after purchasing an additional 1,471 shares in the last quarter. Finally, MML Investors Services LLC grew its position in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust by 1.6% during the second quarter. MML Investors Services LLC now owns 216,038 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,051,000 after buying an additional 3,325 shares in the last quarter.

Key Headlines Impacting GraniteShares Gold Trust

Here are the key news stories impacting GraniteShares Gold Trust this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Macro outlook sees a softer dollar and a structurally bullish case for precious metals in 2026, which supports medium-term demand for gold-backed products like BAR. 2026 Market Outlook: DXY Weakness, Gold’s New Floor, and Bitcoin Consolidation
• Positive Sentiment: Texas unveiled an official bullion program and gold bills — a potential incremental source of institutional/retail physical demand that can support gold ETFs over time. Exclusive: Texas unveils official bullion program and gold bills
• Positive Sentiment: Gold miners’ strong cash flow and outlook (Van Eck commentary) could support re-ratings in mining stocks and broader interest in the gold complex, indirectly bullish for BAR demand. Early 2026 volatility won’t derail gold’s bull market, miners’ record cash flow will support reratings – Van Eck’s Casanova
• Neutral Sentiment: Gold was steady in early Asian trade and could see a technical recovery after a recent pullback — suggests possible stabilization but not an immediate catalyst. Gold Steady; Could Undergo Technical Recovery
• Neutral Sentiment: Spot gold has been holding above the $5,000/oz area in recent sessions after mixed U.S. data (existing-home sales, jobless claims), indicating support around current levels but continued sensitivity to macro prints. Spot gold at $5,063/oz after U.S. existing-home sales drop 8.4% in January
• Negative Sentiment: Broad, rapid sell-offs in gold and silver hit markets intraday; reasons were unclear but the move pressured gold ETF flows and valuations. Gold, silver sell off rapidly; reasons are unknown
• Negative Sentiment: Gold briefly dove below key levels amid a broad commodity sell-off (silver down sharply), increasing downside risk for short-term gold prices and ETF NAVs. Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Dives Below $5000 Amid Broad Sell-Off In Commodity Markets
• Negative Sentiment: Strong U.S. jobs data (NFP) and prospects of a prolonged Fed pause have lifted the dollar and reduced near-term appeal for non-yielding gold, putting pressure on BAR. Gold Falls on Prospects of Long Fed Pause
• Negative Sentiment: Front-month futures settled down sharply (cited ~2.9% intraday fall), signaling heightened volatility that can drive short-term outflows from gold trusts like BAR. Gold Steady; Could Undergo Technical Recovery

GraniteShares Gold Trust Price Performance

Shares of NYSEARCA:BAR opened at $48.40 on Friday. The company’s 50 day moving average is $45.48 and its two-hundred day moving average is $40.20. GraniteShares Gold Trust has a 52 week low of $27.95 and a 52 week high of $54.63.

GraniteShares Gold Trust Company Profile

The GraniteShares Gold Trust (BAR) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the LBMA Gold Price index. The fund tracks the gold spot price, less trust expenses and liabilities, using physically held gold stored and secured in vaults in London. BAR was launched on Aug 31, 2017 and is managed by GraniteShares.