Brookstone Capital Management lowered its position in iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU – Free Report) by 3.4% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 289,772 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 10,341 shares during the quarter. Brookstone Capital Management’s holdings in iShares Gold Trust were worth $23,521,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Ehrlich Financial Group boosted its holdings in shares of 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 worth $3,266,000 after acquiring an additional 5,943 shares during the period. Bay Harbor Wealth Management LLC grew its position in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 63.6% in the third quarter. Bay Harbor Wealth Management LLC now owns 55,530 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $4,041,000 after purchasing an additional 21,596 shares in the last quarter. First Horizon Corp bought a new stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust during the 3rd quarter valued at $1,863,000. Strategic Blueprint LLC raised its stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 30.2% during the 3rd quarter. Strategic Blueprint LLC now owns 136,931 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $9,964,000 after purchasing an additional 31,746 shares during the period. Finally, MA Private Wealth lifted its holdings in iShares Gold Trust by 10.3% during the 3rd quarter. MA Private Wealth now owns 157,758 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $11,480,000 after purchasing an additional 14,705 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors 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: Commerzbank published an ultra‑bullish forecast that rate cuts in H2 would drive gold toward extremely high targets, a call that could support long‑term inflows into gold ETFs like IAU if markets price in easier policy later this year. Rate cuts in H2 will drive gold to $5,000 and silver to $90 – Commerzbank
- Positive Sentiment: HSBC argues a longer‑term de‑dollarization trend and diversification by sovereign buyers will underpin further gains for gold, a structural tailwind for IAU. ‘Gold is behaving like a risk asset in 2026′ but de-dollarization trend will drive further gains – HSBC
- Positive Sentiment: Modest safe‑haven bidding amid Middle East tensions has lifted spot gold and bullion demand in recent sessions, a direct positive for IAU’s NAV and investor interest. Gold, silver see gains on modest safe-haven bidding
- Positive Sentiment: Reports that central banks have been large net buyers (noted in market commentary) provide durable physical demand that supports ETF holdings like IAU. Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Eyes $4,600 – Breakout or Trap?
- Neutral Sentiment: Intraday technical analysis highlights specific entry/exit levels for traders; useful for short‑term flows but not a definitive directional signal for longer‑term ETF positioning. Gold market analysis for March 30 – key intra-day price entry levels for active traders
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysis noting gold “behaving like a risk asset” this year signals changing correlations with equities—this is a mixed indicator that could either attract or repel ETF flows depending on macro direction. ‘Gold is behaving like a risk asset in 2026′ but de-dollarization trend will drive further gains – HSBC
- Negative Sentiment: WSJ reports gold edged lower as U.S.‑Iran talks produced mixed signals—geopolitical ambiguity can produce short‑term selling and reduce safe‑haven bids. Gold Edges Lower Amid Divergent Signals on U.S.-Iran Talks
- Negative Sentiment: Rising oil prices and renewed inflation fears have pressured gold in recent sessions, as higher inflation expectations can lift real yields and weigh on non‑yielding assets like gold. Gold Falls Amid Rising Inflation Fears
- Negative Sentiment: Commentary warns that elevated Treasury yields and occasional central‑bank selling can cap rallies; if yields stay high, ETF demand into IAU could be constrained. Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Can Gold Rally If Treasury Yields Stay Elevated?
- Negative Sentiment: High volatility may keep retail investors sidelined, increasing the risk of episodic outflows from gold ETFs and adding downside risk to IAU. Gold’s volatility could keep retail investors on the sidelines, raising the risk of further downside – DeCarley’s Garner
iShares Gold Trust Stock Down 0.0%
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).
Featured Stories
Want to see what other hedge funds are holding IAU? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU – Free Report).
Receive News & Ratings for iShares Gold Trust Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for iShares Gold Trust and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.
