Blue Trust Inc. Grows Stock Holdings in iShares Gold Trust $IAU

Blue Trust Inc. lifted its stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU) by 3.1% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 521,320 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after purchasing an additional 15,679 shares during the quarter. Blue Trust Inc.’s holdings in iShares Gold Trust were worth $37,936,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. MTM Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in iShares Gold Trust during the second quarter worth approximately $25,000. Keener Financial Planning LLC acquired a new stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust in the 2nd quarter worth $25,000. Private Wealth Management Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 290.9% during the 2nd quarter. Private Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 430 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 320 shares during the period. Key Financial Inc purchased a new position in shares of iShares Gold Trust during the 2nd quarter worth $28,000. Finally, Traub Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of iShares Gold Trust during the 2nd quarter valued at about $31,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 59.67% of the company’s stock.

iShares Gold Trust Trading Down 0.4%

Shares of IAU opened at $84.34 on Friday. iShares Gold Trust has a 12-month low of $49.00 and a 12-month high of $84.71. The firm has a market capitalization of $69.50 billion, a P/E ratio of 5.53 and a beta of 0.09. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $78.54 and a 200 day moving average price of $70.50.

iShares Gold Trust News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical risks are lifting safe‑haven demand for gold, underpinning bullion and the IAU ETF. Gold Edges Higher Amid Geopolitical Risks
• Positive Sentiment: Markets are repricing Fed cuts into 2026, which reduces real yields and supports a long‑term gold bull trend that benefits IAU holders. Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Higher Lows Hold as Markets Reprice 2026 Fed Cuts
• Positive Sentiment: Technical momentum: a breakout has extended an eight‑week rally, confirming a longer‑term bullish setup that could attract more flows into IAU. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Breakout Extends Eight-Week Rally, Support Holds Strong
• Neutral Sentiment: Christmas consolidation and bullish channels remain intact, suggesting current weakness could be a pause rather than a trend reversal. Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Bullish Channels Hold After Christmas Consolidation
• Neutral Sentiment: Year‑end thin liquidity may exaggerate moves in gold and IAU; traders should expect choppier sessions. Gold and Silver Analysis: Momentum Builds as Fed Shifts and Geopolitical Tensions Drive Demand
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts warn of short‑term pullback risk and modest profit‑taking after fresh highs, which can weigh on IAU in the near term. Gold News: Gold Analysis Highlights Pullback Risk Despite Long-Term Bullish Trend
• Negative Sentiment: Profit‑taking and short‑term indecision after a holiday‑session record high have led to modest retracements that may pressure near‑term IAU performance. Gold, silver see modest profit taking after both hit new highs earlier

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).