HighTower Advisors LLC Decreases Holdings in Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF $AAAU

HighTower Advisors LLC trimmed its holdings in shares of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:AAAU) by 9.9% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 225,231 shares of the company’s stock after selling 24,682 shares during the period. HighTower Advisors LLC owned about 0.40% of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF worth $8,586,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in AAAU. Capstone Wealth Management Group LLC purchased a new stake in Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF during the first quarter worth about $2,894,000. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC grew its position in shares of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF by 17.9% during the 1st quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC now owns 9,583 shares of the company’s stock valued at $296,000 after acquiring an additional 1,453 shares during the period. Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC bought a new position in shares of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $242,000. Strait & Sound Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF by 41.5% during the 2nd quarter. Strait & Sound Wealth Management LLC now owns 17,738 shares of the company’s stock worth $580,000 after purchasing an additional 5,199 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Riverwater Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF by 47.8% in the 2nd quarter. Riverwater Partners LLC now owns 50,138 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,639,000 after purchasing an additional 16,223 shares during the period.

Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical risk from U.S.–Iran tensions is lifting safe‑haven demand and pushing spot gold above $5,000–$5,100/oz, directly supporting physically backed ETFs like AAAU. Wall Street bears turn tail after gold rises $5,100/oz, Main Street bullishness unchanged as Iran tensions mount
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple reports highlight gold reclaiming the $5,000 level as safe‑haven flows accelerate — a direct catalyst for higher NAVs in physical gold ETFs. Gold reclaims $5,000 as Middle East tensions boost safe-haven demand
• Positive Sentiment: Technical studies and price forecasts point to further upside (targets toward $5,345 and beyond), increasing investor confidence in continued gold gains that would benefit AAAU. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Bullish Reversal Signals Further Gains
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs raised its gold price outlook recently, which can reinforce institutional and ETF flows into physical gold products like AAAU. Why Goldman Sachs raised its gold price forecast 10%
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage notes the recovery above $5,000 is gaining steam but remains uneven; that suggests volatility may continue even as the trend favors gold. Gold’s push back above $5,000 is picking up steam, but it’s been a bumpy week
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro prints (U.S. GDP, housing, PMI) are mixed — some data support risk assets while geopolitical risk boosts gold; the net effect is continued headline‑driven trading rather than a clean macro push. Gold prices holding above $5,000 as U.S. GDP rises 1.4% in Q4
• Negative Sentiment: Some desks warn of position adjustments and short‑term profit‑taking that could pull spot gold back, which would pressure AAAU intraday. Gold Edges Lower on Possible Position Adjustment
• Negative Sentiment: Technical analysts note a bearish bias if gold fails below short‑term moving averages — a downside scenario that could cap gains for AAAU until support holds. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Bearish Bias Persists Below Key Average

Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF Trading Up 1.9%

Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF stock opened at $50.28 on Monday. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $46.46 and its 200 day simple moving average is $41.06. Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF has a 12 month low of $27.99 and a 12 month high of $54.71.

Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF 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.