Emory University Purchases 103,520 Shares of iShares Gold Trust $IAU

Emory University grew its position in shares of iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU) by 9.6% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 1,184,469 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after purchasing an additional 103,520 shares during the quarter. iShares Gold Trust accounts for 61.2% of Emory University’s portfolio, making the stock its largest position. Emory University owned about 0.14% of iShares Gold Trust worth $96,143,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the stock. XML Financial LLC grew its holdings in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 19.6% in the 4th quarter. XML Financial LLC now owns 8,947 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $726,000 after acquiring an additional 1,465 shares during the last quarter. Nemes Rush Group LLC grew its holdings in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 1.9% in the 4th quarter. Nemes Rush Group LLC now owns 6,982 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $567,000 after acquiring an additional 130 shares during the last quarter. Greykasell Wealth Strategies Inc. grew its holdings in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 1,107.5% in the 4th quarter. Greykasell Wealth Strategies Inc. now owns 10,240 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $831,000 after acquiring an additional 9,392 shares during the last quarter. MCF Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 2,201.4% in the 4th quarter. MCF Advisors LLC now owns 20,045 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $1,627,000 after acquiring an additional 19,174 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Argonautica Private Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of iShares Gold Trust in the 4th quarter worth $207,000. 59.67% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

iShares Gold Trust Stock Down 3.6%

Shares of NYSEARCA IAU opened at $81.22 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $69.15 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 5.53 and a beta of 0.15. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $87.03 and its 200 day simple moving average is $87.51. iShares Gold Trust has a 52-week low of $61.37 and a 52-week high of $104.40.

Key Stories Impacting iShares Gold Trust

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

• Negative Sentiment: Gold broke below key technical support, with analysts warning that the metal remains under pressure after inflation fears and hawkish Fed expectations drove a sharp selloff. Gold breaks below key technical support, but analysts see a buying opportunity
• Negative Sentiment: Stronger-than-expected U.S. payrolls triggered broad selling in precious metals as traders bet the Fed may stay hawkish for longer. Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Dives 3% As Traders Bet On Hawkish Fed
• Negative Sentiment: Gold fell hard after jumpy U.S. rates and a much stronger-than-expected jobs report boosted yields and weighed on the rate-cut trade. Gold Price Analysis – Gold Drops Hard with Rates Jumping
• Negative Sentiment: Spot gold slipped below $4,500 after the strong jobs report lifted Treasury yields and the dollar, adding to near-term pressure on gold-backed funds. Gold slips below $4,500 as strong jobs report hits rate-cut trade – Kitco AM Report
• Neutral Sentiment: Some analysts say the recent selloff may create a buying opportunity, while longer-term forecasts still call for much higher average gold prices in 2026. Gold demand will drop this year even as supply increases, but average price will still rise 43% in 2026 – Metals Focus
• Neutral Sentiment: Gold has also been described as technically precarious, with some commentary suggesting options markets may be underpricing downside risk. The gold chart looks precarious. Here’s how to profit
• Neutral Sentiment: On the more supportive side, some strategists remain bullish on gold over the longer term, citing deglobalization, inflation pressures, and strategic resource demand. Deglobalization sparks race for strategic resources, driving gold and copper outlook – Sohn Montreal

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).