Brookstone Capital Management Cuts Stock Position in iShares Gold Trust $IAU

Brookstone Capital Management lessened its holdings in iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU) by 3.4% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 289,772 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 10,341 shares during the quarter. Brookstone Capital Management’s holdings in iShares Gold Trust were worth $23,521,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Rebalance LLC increased its holdings in iShares Gold Trust by 27.3% during the fourth quarter. Rebalance LLC now owns 14,709 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $1,194,000 after buying an additional 3,155 shares during the last quarter. Polaris Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new position in iShares Gold Trust in the fourth quarter valued at about $2,436,000. Presidio Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in iShares Gold Trust by 62.3% in the fourth quarter. Presidio Capital Management LLC now owns 5,651 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $459,000 after acquiring an additional 2,170 shares during the last quarter. Euro Pacific Asset Management LLC grew its position in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 18.8% during the 4th quarter. Euro Pacific Asset Management LLC now owns 10,761 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $873,000 after acquiring an additional 1,700 shares during the period. Finally, Wealth Quarterback LLC grew its position in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 0.3% during the 4th quarter. Wealth Quarterback LLC now owns 201,247 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $16,335,000 after acquiring an additional 555 shares during the period. 59.67% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about iShares Gold Trust

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

• Positive Sentiment: Commerzbank published an ultra‑bullish forecast that rate cuts in H2 would drive gold toward extremely high targets, a call that could support long‑term inflows into gold ETFs like IAU if markets price in easier policy later this year. Rate cuts in H2 will drive gold to $5,000 and silver to $90 – Commerzbank
• Positive Sentiment: HSBC argues a longer‑term de‑dollarization trend and diversification by sovereign buyers will underpin further gains for gold, a structural tailwind for IAU. ‘Gold is behaving like a risk asset in 2026′ but de-dollarization trend will drive further gains – HSBC
• Positive Sentiment: Modest safe‑haven bidding amid Middle East tensions has lifted spot gold and bullion demand in recent sessions, a direct positive for IAU’s NAV and investor interest. Gold, silver see gains on modest safe-haven bidding
• Positive Sentiment: Reports that central banks have been large net buyers (noted in market commentary) provide durable physical demand that supports ETF holdings like IAU. Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Eyes $4,600 – Breakout or Trap?
• Neutral Sentiment: Intraday technical analysis highlights specific entry/exit levels for traders; useful for short‑term flows but not a definitive directional signal for longer‑term ETF positioning. Gold market analysis for March 30 – key intra-day price entry levels for active traders
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysis noting gold “behaving like a risk asset” this year signals changing correlations with equities—this is a mixed indicator that could either attract or repel ETF flows depending on macro direction. ‘Gold is behaving like a risk asset in 2026′ but de-dollarization trend will drive further gains – HSBC
• Negative Sentiment: WSJ reports gold edged lower as U.S.‑Iran talks produced mixed signals—geopolitical ambiguity can produce short‑term selling and reduce safe‑haven bids. Gold Edges Lower Amid Divergent Signals on U.S.-Iran Talks
• Negative Sentiment: Rising oil prices and renewed inflation fears have pressured gold in recent sessions, as higher inflation expectations can lift real yields and weigh on non‑yielding assets like gold. Gold Falls Amid Rising Inflation Fears
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary warns that elevated Treasury yields and occasional central‑bank selling can cap rallies; if yields stay high, ETF demand into IAU could be constrained. Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Can Gold Rally If Treasury Yields Stay Elevated?
• Negative Sentiment: High volatility may keep retail investors sidelined, increasing the risk of episodic outflows from gold ETFs and adding downside risk to IAU. Gold’s volatility could keep retail investors on the sidelines, raising the risk of further downside – DeCarley’s Garner

iShares Gold Trust Stock Down 0.0%

Shares of IAU stock opened at $84.93 on Tuesday. The firm has a market cap of $71.71 billion, a P/E ratio of 5.53 and a beta of 0.09. The company has a 50 day moving average of $93.32 and a 200-day moving average of $83.45. iShares Gold Trust has a 12-month low of $55.78 and a 12-month high of $104.40.

About iShares Gold Trust

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).