GraniteShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:BAR) Short Interest Update

GraniteShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:BAR) was the target of a large increase in short interest in the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 178,629 shares, an increase of 24.0% from the November 30th total of 144,019 shares. Approximately 0.5% of the company’s shares are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 618,069 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.3 days. Based on an average daily volume of 618,069 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.3 days. Approximately 0.5% of the company’s shares are short sold.

GraniteShares Gold Trust Stock Down 0.7%

NYSEARCA:BAR opened at $42.49 on Friday. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $41.27 and a 200-day moving average price of $37.23. GraniteShares Gold Trust has a 12 month low of $25.77 and a 12 month high of $44.83.

GraniteShares Gold Trust News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are supporting safe-haven demand and pushed gold higher in early Asian trade, a near-term bullish factor for BAR. Gold Rises Amid Geopolitical Risks
• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies says gold-sector fundamentals (valuations, balance sheets, free cash flow) are among the best in years heading into 2026, a constructive backdrop for gold-related assets that can support demand for BAR. Gold sector ‘in its best shape in years’ heading into 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Longer-term bullish analysis argues the 2025 rally (and macro drivers such as rate cuts, liquidity and inflation fears) could extend into 2026, implying upside for gold and BAR over a longer horizon. Gold Forecast 2026: Why Macro Forces and Technical Breakouts Point to $6,000
• Positive Sentiment: Technical commentators note attempts to bounce and say recapturing key levels would attract buyers, which could stabilize or lift BAR if momentum returns. Gold Price Outlook – Gold Trying to Bounce on Wednesday
• Positive Sentiment: The 2025 divergence where gold outperformed Bitcoin by a wide margin underscores renewed investor preference for physical safe-havens, a structural tailwind for bullion exposures like BAR. Gold vs. Bitcoin: Historic 2025 Divergence Challenges the Digital Gold Narrative
• Neutral Sentiment: Non-market news — delays to a gold-colored smartphone from Trump Mobile due to shipping/logistics — is unlikely to move bullion markets or BAR materially. Trump Mobile delays shipment of gold-colored smartphone, FT reports
• Negative Sentiment: Gold slipped below a key 20-day support level, raising short-term pullback risk toward the 50-day average — a technical headwind for BAR. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: 20-Day Support Breakdown Raises Pullback Risk
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts warn selling pressure and extreme intraday volatility could weigh on near-term prices; Fridays and short-term sessions may be key for direction. Selling pressure in gold, silver; Friday’s trade may be key
• Negative Sentiment: Gold has dropped below critical resistance levels after a large rally; the 50-day moving average is cited as key support — failure to hold would hurt bullish positioning and BAR flows. Gold News: Gold Market Analysis Shows 50-Day MA Critical After 65% Rally
• Negative Sentiment: CME Group raised margins on precious-metals futures again, prompting profit-taking and price declines — higher margins can reduce speculative liquidity and pressure near-term gold demand. Gold, silver prices fall after CME raises precious metals margins — again
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary highlights vulnerability as U.S. weekly jobless claims fell, which can reduce safe-haven flows and pressure gold/BAR if macro data supports risk assets. Gold prices holding support but look vulnerable as U.S. weekly jobless claims drop
• Negative Sentiment: Headlines noting gold and silver fell amid extreme volatility reinforce the risk of further short-term pullbacks for BAR. Gold price down, silver strongly down amid extreme volatility

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Farther Finance Advisors LLC grew its stake in GraniteShares Gold Trust by 1,574.4% in the third quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 52,494 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,998,000 after purchasing an additional 49,359 shares during the period. Advyzon Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in GraniteShares Gold Trust during the second quarter valued at $10,536,000. Crew Capital Management Ltd. bought a new stake in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust during the 2nd quarter valued at $342,000. Brendel Financial Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust by 1.0% during the 2nd quarter. Brendel Financial Advisors LLC now owns 151,280 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,938,000 after buying an additional 1,555 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Defined Financial Planning LLC purchased a new stake in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust in the 2nd quarter worth about $1,377,000.

About GraniteShares Gold Trust

The GraniteShares Gold Trust (BAR) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the LBMA Gold Price index. The fund tracks the gold spot price, less trust expenses and liabilities, using physically held gold stored and secured in vaults in London. BAR was launched on Aug 31, 2017 and is managed by GraniteShares.