Arete Wealth Advisors LLC Sells 42,057 Shares of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF $AAAU

Arete Wealth Advisors LLC trimmed its position in Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:AAAU) by 59.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 28,822 shares of the company’s stock after selling 42,057 shares during the period. Arete Wealth Advisors LLC owned 0.05% of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF worth $1,099,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Quadrature Capital Ltd bought a new stake in Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF during the second quarter valued at $30,082,000. NEOS Investment Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF by 652.3% in the 3rd quarter. NEOS Investment Management LLC now owns 787,415 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,016,000 after acquiring an additional 682,749 shares in the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. boosted its position in shares of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF by 3.5% during the 2nd quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 676,500 shares of the company’s stock valued at $22,108,000 after acquiring an additional 22,937 shares during the last quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. boosted its position in shares of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF by 13.3% during the 3rd quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. now owns 519,600 shares of the company’s stock valued at $19,807,000 after acquiring an additional 61,000 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Sonoma Allocations LLC purchased a new position in shares of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF during the third quarter worth about $12,454,000.

Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF Stock Performance

AAAU stock opened at $52.61 on Tuesday. The company’s 50 day moving average is $47.50 and its 200 day moving average is $41.83. Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF has a 1-year low of $28.41 and a 1-year high of $54.71.

Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Safe‑haven flows after direct strikes and rising geopolitical risk pushed gold sharply higher, supporting physical‑gold ETFs like AAAU. Oil and Gold Jump, Stocks Slide as Conflict in Middle East Rocks Global Markets
• Positive Sentiment: Gold climbed above $5,400 as haven demand surged after the Iran strikes — a clear near‑term bullish catalyst for AAAU flows. Gold Climbs Above $5,400 on Haven Demand as Middle East Tensions Flare Up
• Positive Sentiment: J.P. Morgan and other forecasters are reiterating bullish long‑term gold targets (JPMorgan cited a $6,300 end‑2026 view), which supports investor appetite for physical gold ETFs. Gold price jumps on Middle East turmoil. What to know before investing
• Positive Sentiment: MarketWatch says gold “passed its stress test” after the Iran strike — a resilience signal that can attract more ETF inflows if volatility persists. Gold just passed its stress test — what happens next will tell investors if they’re right
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst pieces and commentary argue for a structural bullish case (targets of $6,000–$8,250 in severe scenarios), reinforcing momentum buying into physical gold vehicles. Gold Analysis: $6,000 in Sight, $8,250 as the Macro Crisis Target
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical intraday analyses provide entry/exit levels that traders are using to manage positions in gold and ETFs, meaning short‑term volatility may continue. Gold market analysis for March 2 – key intra-day price entry levels for active traders
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro calendar (US jobs, PMI) is in focus; data that cools growth/inflation or raises recession odds could be gold‑positive, while strong prints could temper the rally. First Light News: Macro Week Ahead – US Jobs Data on Deck
• Negative Sentiment: A firmer U.S. dollar and relief‑rallies in risk assets have already weighed on intraday gold at times, which could cap AAAU’s upside if the dollar rally resumes. Gold loses altitude, silver down sharply as USDX rallies, risk aversion somewhat abates
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary warns silver and some metals may face demand hits from higher energy prices and economic disruption — a reminder that precious‑metal moves can be uneven. Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Silver Dives 7% As Traders Focus On Rising Energy Prices
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts (Heraeus/Kitco) caution gold may still have room to fall before a durable floor is set — signaling potential short‑term pullbacks. Gold and silver prices have further to fall before reaching the floor, but Iran conflict and tariff uncertainty are supportive – Heraeus

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.