iShares Gold Trust $IAU Shares Purchased by Ashton Thomas Securities LLC

Ashton Thomas Securities LLC boosted its position in shares of iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU) by 35.2% in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 34,237 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after acquiring an additional 8,914 shares during the quarter. Ashton Thomas Securities LLC’s holdings in iShares Gold Trust were worth $2,492,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Ehrlich Financial Group boosted its position in iShares Gold Trust by 15.3% in the third quarter. Ehrlich Financial Group now owns 44,884 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $3,266,000 after buying an additional 5,943 shares during the last quarter. Bay Harbor Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in iShares Gold Trust by 63.6% during the 3rd quarter. Bay Harbor Wealth Management LLC now owns 55,530 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $4,041,000 after acquiring an additional 21,596 shares during the period. Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 79.9% in the 2nd quarter. Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors LLC now owns 51,910 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $3,237,000 after acquiring an additional 23,054 shares during the last quarter. Strategic Blueprint LLC boosted its holdings in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 30.2% in the 3rd quarter. Strategic Blueprint LLC now owns 136,931 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $9,964,000 after acquiring an additional 31,746 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Farther Finance Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 24.8% in the third quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 126,633 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $9,215,000 after acquiring an additional 25,146 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 59.67% of the company’s stock.

iShares Gold Trust Price Performance

NYSEARCA IAU opened at $86.36 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $72.52 billion, a PE ratio of 5.53 and a beta of 0.09. The company has a fifty day moving average of $80.34 and a 200 day moving average of $72.47. iShares Gold Trust has a 1 year low of $50.21 and a 1 year high of $87.38.

More iShares Gold Trust News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Ongoing geopolitical tensions are supporting safe‑haven demand for gold, underpinning higher prices. Gold Edges Higher, Supported by Ongoing Geopolitical Tensions
• Positive Sentiment: Technical breakout and multi‑timeframe confirmations point to continued upside after a brief record‑high print, supporting longer‑term flows into gold ETFs like IAU. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Record High Breakout Signals Continued Strength
• Positive Sentiment: Safe‑haven surge tied to Fed uncertainty (criminal probe headlines) and global flashpoints has recently pushed gold to new records, a primary catalyst for ETF inflows. Gold smashes new record of $4,600 as Powell probe and global flashpoints ignite safe-haven rush
• Neutral Sentiment: Company‑level mining and exploration updates (Pinnacle, Nativo, G Mining) are supporting sector attention but have limited direct impact on IAU, which tracks physical gold. Pinnacle Silver and Gold reports progress at El Potrero project in Durango, Mexico
• Neutral Sentiment: Intraday market analysis and trader entry levels offer tactical guidance for active traders; useful for short‑term flows but not a structural change for IAU. Gold market analysis for January 13 – key intra-day price entry levels for active traders
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts warn of a likely technical correction after rapid gains; such pullbacks can trigger short‑term outflows from gold ETFs. Gold Edges Lower on Likely Technical Correction
• Negative Sentiment: Gold can be vulnerable to short‑term weakness as traders weigh U.S. CPI and dollar moves; anticipatory positioning can cause temporary ETF outflows. Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Slips Ahead of CPI, Silver Stays Bullish
• Negative Sentiment: Even bullish forecasts (e.g., Citi’s $5,000/oz target) flag a risk of vulnerability after rapid gains—heightening the chance of profit‑taking that could pressure IAU short‑term. Gold will hit $5,000/oz, silver $100/oz by March, but gold will be vulnerable to correction afterward – Citigroup

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).