Farmers & Merchants Trust Co of Chambersburg PA Acquires 1,659 Shares of SPDR Gold Shares $GLD

Farmers & Merchants Trust Co of Chambersburg PA raised its holdings in SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEARCA:GLD) by 8.5% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 21,093 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,659 shares during the quarter. SPDR Gold Shares accounts for 2.5% of Farmers & Merchants Trust Co of Chambersburg PA’s holdings, making the stock its 8th largest holding. Farmers & Merchants Trust Co of Chambersburg PA’s holdings in SPDR Gold Shares were worth $9,076,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the business. Morgan Stanley boosted its stake in shares of SPDR Gold Shares by 22.4% in the fourth quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 13,893,741 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $5,506,229,000 after purchasing an additional 2,539,266 shares during the period. Corient Private Wealth LLC boosted its stake in shares of SPDR Gold Shares by 571.3% in the 4th quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 3,949,227 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $1,565,118,000 after buying an additional 3,360,966 shares during the period. Ameriprise Financial Inc. grew its position in shares of SPDR Gold Shares by 3.4% during the third quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 1,555,831 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $554,139,000 after buying an additional 50,756 shares in the last quarter. Virtu Financial LLC purchased a new stake in shares of SPDR Gold Shares during the fourth quarter worth approximately $474,952,000. Finally, Marino Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of SPDR Gold Shares during the fourth quarter worth approximately $438,475,000. 42.19% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting SPDR Gold Shares

Here are the key news stories impacting SPDR Gold Shares this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Some analysts still see a constructive longer-term backdrop for gold, citing ongoing central bank buying and official-sector demand that could support prices later in 2026. Gold had a rough Q2, but central bank demand will push prices higher through 2026 – Invesco
• Positive Sentiment: Renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to keep safe-haven demand alive, which can help cushion downside in GLD when risk aversion rises. Gold Rises on Renewed Middle East Tensions
• Neutral Sentiment: Several market updates say gold is testing major support levels around the $4,000 area, suggesting traders are watching for either a rebound or a deeper technical breakdown. Gold Forecast – Precious Metal Eyes Crucial $4,000 Psychological Floor
• Negative Sentiment: Gold prices fell Wednesday as hawkish Fed minutes and stronger yields/dollar reduced the appeal of non-yielding assets, directly pressuring GLD. Gold slides as Fed minutes, Hormuz oil spike lift yields – Kitco PM Report
• Negative Sentiment: ETF outflows in June signal investors have been reducing exposure to gold-backed funds as higher opportunity costs and rate expectations continue to weigh on sentiment. Investors flee gold ETFs in June as hawkish Fed expectations drive liquidation
• Negative Sentiment: Technical commentary also remains bearish, with multiple reports saying gold is struggling at resistance and may retest lower support if yields stay elevated. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Resistance Keeps Bears in Control

SPDR Gold Shares Stock Down 0.8%

Shares of SPDR Gold Shares stock opened at $374.45 on Thursday. SPDR Gold Shares has a 52-week low of $300.95 and a 52-week high of $509.70. The company has a 50 day moving average of $401.29 and a 200 day moving average of $426.71. The company has a market capitalization of $131.32 billion, a P/E ratio of -32.43 and a beta of 0.17.

SPDR Gold Shares Company Profile

SPDR Gold Trust (the Trust) is an investment trust. The investment objective of the Trust is for the Shares to reflect the performance of the price of gold bullion, less the Trust’s expenses. The Trust’s business activity is the investment of gold. The Trust creates and redeems Shares from time to time, but in one or more Baskets (a Basket equals a block of 100,000 Shares). The Trust issues Shares in Baskets to certain authorized participants (Authorized Participants) on an ongoing basis. The creation and redemption of Baskets is only made in exchange for the delivery to the Trust or the distribution by the Trust of the amount of gold and any cash represented by the Baskets being created or redeemed, the amount of which will be based on the combined net asset value of various Shares included in the Baskets being created or redeemed determined on the day the order to create or redeem Baskets is properly received.