AlphaCore Capital LLC Sells 15,342 Shares of iShares Gold Trust $IAU

AlphaCore Capital LLC lessened its position in iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU) by 53.7% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 13,226 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 15,342 shares during the quarter. AlphaCore Capital LLC’s holdings in iShares Gold Trust were worth $962,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. MTM Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust in the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in iShares Gold Trust during the third quarter worth $25,000. Key Financial Inc bought a new position in iShares Gold Trust in the second quarter valued at $28,000. Mountain Hill Investment Partners Corp. bought a new position in iShares Gold Trust in the third quarter valued at $29,000. Finally, Traub Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in iShares Gold Trust in the 2nd quarter valued at $31,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 59.67% of the company’s stock.

Key iShares Gold Trust News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Sprott’s Paul Wong argues a structural shift toward a new global monetary reserve system (“Bretton Woods III”), positioning gold as a core reserve asset — a narrative that supports long‑term demand for gold and gold ETFs like IAU. ‘As the world breaks up, you’re going to need a monetary reserve system’ – Sprott’s Paul Wong on why Bretton Woods III is inevitable and gold stands alone
• Positive Sentiment: Kitco reports gold has rebounded above the $5,200 area and finished February at fresh records — immediate price momentum that typically lifts IAU flows and sentiment. Gold prices push back above $5,200; sees solid rebound in February to end month with another record
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple FXEmpire forecasts highlight sustained bullish momentum, with technicians pushing targets materially higher (one note saying a prior $8,000 target may have been conservative) — reinforces investor conviction in continued upside for gold and IAU. Gold Price Forecast – Our $8,000 Target Was Likely Too Conservative
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and strategists (including Bank of America coverage) say gold’s bull market remains mid‑cycle with paths to much higher levels (e.g., $6,000+), supporting allocation to gold ETFs if risk‑off drivers persist. Despite consolidating below $5,200, gold still has a path to $6,000, says Bank of America
• Neutral Sentiment: Intraday technical notes and market commentary show gold trading in tight ranges at times (consolidation around recent highs) — suggests short‑term chop even while trend stays constructive. Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to See Tight Range
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader media coverage (e.g., WSJ features) increases visibility for gold but doesn’t directly alter supply/demand — can support flows through investor attention. Warren Buffett and the Giant Gold Cube
• Negative Sentiment: Several reports note profit‑taking and short‑term pressure (silver leading some pullbacks), and hawkish Fed risks or a stronger USD could cap upside — these are the main near‑term risks for IAU if risk sentiment flips. Profit-taking price pressure on gold, silver

iShares Gold Trust Price Performance

Shares of NYSEARCA:IAU opened at $99.07 on Friday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $90.29 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $79.34. iShares Gold Trust has a one year low of $53.44 and a one year high of $104.40. The stock has a market capitalization of $83.65 billion, a PE ratio of 5.53 and a beta of 0.09.

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).