Apollon Wealth Management LLC Has $14.38 Million Holdings in iShares Gold Trust $IAU

Apollon Wealth Management LLC increased its position in shares of iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU) by 3.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 177,144 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after buying an additional 6,011 shares during the period. Apollon Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in iShares Gold Trust were worth $14,379,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Spirepoint Private Client LLC bought a new stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust during the 4th quarter valued at about $200,000. Triad Wealth Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 16.3% during the 4th quarter. Triad Wealth Partners LLC now owns 152,180 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $12,352,000 after buying an additional 21,350 shares in the last quarter. Bfsg LLC grew its position in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 0.7% during the 4th quarter. Bfsg LLC now owns 383,785 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $31,152,000 after buying an additional 2,769 shares during the period. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. grew its position in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 10.4% during the 4th quarter. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. now owns 10,294 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $836,000 after buying an additional 973 shares during the period. Finally, Systelligence LLC increased its stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 43.5% in the 4th quarter. Systelligence LLC now owns 92,387 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $7,499,000 after acquiring an additional 28,019 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 59.67% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting iShares Gold Trust

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

• Positive Sentiment: Weaker US data and CPI dynamics have lifted safe‑haven demand, supporting gold prices and benefiting IAU’s NAV; analysts and market reports show a multi‑week rally and upside technical setups that could attract inflows. Gold prices jump as US CPI rises 0.9% in March but comes in less than expected
• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical tensions and ceasefire uncertainty are propping up bullion as a risk‑off asset, keeping gold bids intact and supporting IAU flows. Gold extends three-week rally, but fragile ceasefire and inflation risks cap upside
• Positive Sentiment: Central bank buying remains a structural tailwind for gold demand, cited in recent World Gold Council reporting — positive for long‑term IAU investor interest. Central banks snap up cheap gold in March
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical research shows bullish patterns (ascending triangle) and near‑term pivot levels — useful for traders but not definitive for fund flows. Gold forms ascending triangle
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple market forecasts offer a range of outcomes (test of $4,800 resistance vs. pullbacks); this keeps volatility high and could drive short‑term trading volume in IAU rather than steady inflows. Gold stuck below $4800 as traders wait for negotiations
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest in IAU jumped ~92.7% in March to ~10.6M shares (≈1.2% of shares) — a sharp rise in bearish positions that could amplify selling pressure or volatility if shorts add size. (Short‑interest ratio remains low due to high avg. volume.)
• Negative Sentiment: Some institutional commentary cautions that gold is not a reliable hedge and that inflation/technical headwinds could cap gains — this framing can weigh on inflows and investor sentiment toward IAU. JP Morgan: Gold is not a very good hedge

iShares Gold Trust Stock Down 0.2%

iShares Gold Trust stock opened at $89.56 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $76.25 billion, a PE ratio of 5.53 and a beta of 0.20. iShares Gold Trust has a 12-month low of $59.71 and a 12-month high of $104.40. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $92.22 and its 200 day moving average is $84.47.

iShares Gold Trust Company 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).