HBK Sorce Advisory LLC bought a new position in shares of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:AAAU – Free Report) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 77,250 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,085,000.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Cerity Partners LLC grew its stake in Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF by 0.3% during the 2nd quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 113,484 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,709,000 after buying an additional 348 shares during the last quarter. Matauro LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF by 1.7% in the third quarter. Matauro LLC now owns 29,078 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,108,000 after acquiring an additional 480 shares during the period. Ameriflex Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF by 10.1% during the second quarter. Ameriflex Group Inc. now owns 5,861 shares of the company’s stock worth $193,000 after acquiring an additional 537 shares during the last quarter. Brookstone Capital Management increased its holdings in shares of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF by 6.7% in the 3rd quarter. Brookstone Capital Management now owns 10,241 shares of the company’s stock valued at $390,000 after acquiring an additional 643 shares during the period. Finally, Modern Wealth Management LLC raised its position in Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF by 7.0% in the 1st quarter. Modern Wealth Management LLC now owns 10,000 shares of the company’s stock valued at $309,000 after purchasing an additional 650 shares during the last quarter.
Key Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF News
Here are the key news stories impacting Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Spot gold hit new record highs during an end‑of‑year rally, reinforcing investor interest in physical-gold ETFs like AAAU. Investors chasing the rally or shifting into safe havens can lift ETF inflows and NAV. Gold, Silver Smash Records as End-Of-Year Rally Continues
- Positive Sentiment: Technical momentum and buyer control are cited as driving gold to fresh highs (~$4,550), suggesting further upside that supports bullion ETF prices if momentum persists. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Rally Extends to Fresh Highs as Buyers Maintain Control
- Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs calls gold its “single favorite long commodity” and projects much higher spot targets (Kitco coverage of the GS view), a bullish institutional forecast that can attract investor flows into physical‑gold ETFs including AAAU. “Gold remains our single favorite long commodity,” spot price to reach $4,900/oz in Q4 2026 – Goldman Sachs
- Positive Sentiment: Safe‑haven flows, dollar weakness and geopolitical risk are repeatedly cited as drivers of the rally — macro forces that typically boost demand for physically backed gold ETFs like AAAU. Gold, silver power to record highs on safe-haven demand
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysis comparing gold vs silver ETFs suggests silver may outperform in 2026 due to supply/industrial demand dynamics; this is context for metal-allocation decisions but doesn’t change bullion‑ETF mechanics for AAAU. Gold Or Silver ETFs: What Could Rally More in 2026?
- Neutral Sentiment: Broader market coverage (WSJ/MarketWatch) notes precious metals’ strong year-end performance while equity futures sit near highs — relevant macro color but not a direct catalyst for AAAU beyond metal price moves. Silver and Gold Prices Rally; Stock Futures Inch Lower
- Negative Sentiment: Several technical and market‑structure notes warn that gold is overbought and faces short‑term pullback risk (e.g., possible corrections toward identified support levels), which could cause temporary outflows or NAV weakness for AAAU. Gold News: Gold Analysis Highlights Pullback Risk Despite Long-Term Bullish Trend
- Negative Sentiment: Analysts flag overbought technicals and thinner holiday liquidity, which can amplify volatility and cause sharp intraday moves against ETF holders. Traders should expect higher volatility even if the medium‑term trend stays bullish. Gold 2026 Forecast: Record Advance Sets Stage for Measured Extension
Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF Trading Up 1.2%
Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF Company Profile
The Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the LBMA Gold Price index. The fund tracks the gold spot price, less expenses and liabilities, using gold bars held in vaults located in the UK. AAAU was launched on Jul 26, 2018 and is issued by Goldman Sachs.
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