Capital Analysts LLC Sells 73,620 Shares of iShares Gold Trust $IAU

Capital Analysts LLC lowered its position in iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU) by 51.3% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 69,869 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 73,620 shares during the quarter. Capital Analysts LLC’s holdings in iShares Gold Trust were worth $5,276,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of IAU. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 381.5% during the fourth quarter. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC now owns 2,534,729 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $205,744,000 after acquiring an additional 2,008,288 shares in the last quarter. Citigroup Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 35.7% in the 4th quarter. Citigroup Inc. now owns 7,201,313 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $584,531,000 after acquiring an additional 1,893,594 shares during the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. boosted its stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 18.3% in the 4th quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 6,595,990 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $535,396,000 after purchasing an additional 1,019,135 shares in the last quarter. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC boosted its stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 503.7% in the 2nd quarter. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC now owns 930,318 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $58,015,000 after purchasing an additional 776,215 shares in the last quarter. Finally, VCU Investment Management Co bought a new position in shares of iShares Gold Trust during the 4th quarter valued at $61,835,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 59.67% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about iShares Gold Trust

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

• Positive Sentiment: July retail sales unexpectedly fell 0.6%, while August consumer sentiment dropped to 51 versus expectations of 54.5. The weaker consumer data increased expectations that the Fed may keep rates steady in September, supporting gold and IAU. Gold rallies after retail sales drop
• Positive Sentiment: Soft CPI and PPI readings, rising jobless claims, and a pullback in the dollar have eased rate-hike concerns and helped keep precious metals above recent trading levels. Gold rebounds as dollar pulls back
• Positive Sentiment: UBS said gold could challenge $5,000 per ounce in the first half of 2027, citing lower real rates, a weaker dollar, and continued sovereign and central-bank demand. This reinforces the longer-term bullish case for IAU. UBS gold forecast
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors will watch next week’s Fed minutes, housing data, and manufacturing activity for clues about economic growth and monetary policy. These releases could produce significant volatility for gold and IAU. Gold looks to Fed minutes and economic data
• Negative Sentiment: Gold has struggled to extend its rebound near the $4,450-$4,500 resistance area. Analysts warn that a pullback or profit-taking could occur before another sustained advance, limiting near-term upside for IAU. Gold pullback risk after resistance test

iShares Gold Trust Stock Up 0.6%

Shares of NYSEARCA:IAU opened at $82.28 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $67.96 billion, a PE ratio of 5.53 and a beta of 0.18. The company’s fifty day moving average is $77.97 and its 200 day moving average is $86.00. iShares Gold Trust has a 52 week low of $62.48 and a 52 week 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).