Capitolis Liquid Global Markets LLC purchased a new position in SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEARCA:GLD – Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 77,670 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock, valued at approximately $30,781,000.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Morgan Stanley grew its stake in SPDR Gold Shares by 22.4% in the fourth quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 13,893,741 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $5,506,229,000 after purchasing an additional 2,539,266 shares during the period. First Eagle Investment Management LLC grew its stake in SPDR Gold Shares by 2.7% in the third quarter. First Eagle Investment Management LLC now owns 2,531,196 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $899,764,000 after purchasing an additional 66,416 shares during the period. Bank of Montreal Can purchased a new stake in SPDR Gold Shares in the third quarter worth $556,282,000. Ameriprise Financial Inc. grew its stake in SPDR Gold Shares by 3.4% in the third quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 1,555,831 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $554,139,000 after purchasing an additional 50,756 shares during the period. Finally, Barclays PLC grew its stake in SPDR Gold Shares by 1.4% in the third quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 1,125,376 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $400,037,000 after purchasing an additional 15,932 shares during the period. 42.19% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
SPDR Gold Shares News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting SPDR Gold Shares this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo said gold still has room to run, calling current prices an attractive entry point as inflation risks and fiscal deficits support the long-term case for the metal. Gold’s bull market has room to run as inflation risks, fiscal deficits support prices – Wells Fargo
- Positive Sentiment: A World Gold Council survey showed record expectations for central banks to increase gold holdings, reinforcing demand from the official sector. Record 45% of central banks plan to increase gold holdings, WGC survey finds
- Positive Sentiment: Several reports highlighted gold’s safe-haven appeal as geopolitical tensions, inflation worries, and softer Treasury yields continue to support demand. Central banks are bringing gold reserves home as geopolitical risks rise
- Neutral Sentiment: Some technical analysts said gold remains in a choppy consolidation phase, with traders waiting for clearer signals from rates, inflation, and the Fed before the next major move. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Downtrend Holds as Resistance Strengthens
- Negative Sentiment: Gold retreated after the Fed’s policy statement and hawkish projections, with markets reacting to the possibility of tighter policy later this year, which is a headwind for GLD. Gold drops below $4,300/oz as Fed votes 12-0 in favor of rate hold, but nearly half of policymakers see a rate hike in 2026
- Negative Sentiment: Strong U.S. retail sales and a firmer dollar also weighed on gold intraday, adding to the downside pressure on the ETF. Update: Gold Edges Down As Dollar Steadies On Strong U.S. Retail Sales Report Ahead Of Fed’s Rate Decision
SPDR Gold Shares Stock Down 2.3%
SPDR Gold Shares Company Profile
SPDR Gold Trust (the Trust) is an investment trust. The investment objective of the Trust is for the Shares to reflect the performance of the price of gold bullion, less the Trust’s expenses. The Trust’s business activity is the investment of gold. The Trust creates and redeems Shares from time to time, but in one or more Baskets (a Basket equals a block of 100,000 Shares). The Trust issues Shares in Baskets to certain authorized participants (Authorized Participants) on an ongoing basis. The creation and redemption of Baskets is only made in exchange for the delivery to the Trust or the distribution by the Trust of the amount of gold and any cash represented by the Baskets being created or redeemed, the amount of which will be based on the combined net asset value of various Shares included in the Baskets being created or redeemed determined on the day the order to create or redeem Baskets is properly received.
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