GraniteShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:BAR) Short Interest Update

GraniteShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:BAR) was the target of a large increase in short interest in December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 178,629 shares, an increase of 24.0% from the November 30th total of 144,019 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 618,069 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days. Approximately 0.5% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Approximately 0.5% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 618,069 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days.

GraniteShares Gold Trust Stock Down 0.6%

NYSEARCA:BAR traded down $0.24 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $42.53. 473,113 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 778,059. GraniteShares Gold Trust has a 12 month low of $25.77 and a 12 month high of $44.83. The company has a fifty day moving average of $41.19 and a 200 day moving average of $37.15.

GraniteShares Gold Trust News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies says gold equities are “in the best shape in years,” citing strong valuations, balance sheets and free cash flow — a constructive backdrop that supports demand for gold ETFs like BAR. Gold sector ‘in its best shape in years’ heading into 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Macro forecasts remain bullish for gold into 2026 (Fed easing, liquidity and safe-haven flows), with some models projecting extended upside — a tailwind for BAR over a multi‑month horizon. Gold Forecast 2026: Why Macro Forces and Technical Breakouts Point to $6,000
• Positive Sentiment: The 2025 divergence between gold (strong gains) and bitcoin (weakness) highlights renewed allocation to physical/precious‑metal exposure, which can support flows into metal trusts like BAR. Gold vs. Bitcoin: Historic 2025 Divergence Challenges the Digital Gold Narrative
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical analysts note key support/resistance (20‑day and 50‑day MAs); short-term bounces are possible but volume is thin around holidays — this makes near-term moves less predictive for longer-term BAR investors. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Key Battle at 20-Day Average Support
• Neutral Sentiment: Reports that a private “gold‑colored” smartphone launch was delayed drew headlines referencing “gold,” but this is not relevant to bullion demand or BAR flows. Trump Mobile delays shipment of gold-colored smartphone, FT reports
• Negative Sentiment: CME Group raised margins on precious‑metal futures again, prompting profit‑taking and lower futures prices — a direct near‑term headwind for ETF NAVs and BAR share prices. Gold, silver prices fall after CME raises precious metals margins — again
• Negative Sentiment: Market commentators point to recent selling pressure and vulnerability around the 50‑day moving average — if those technical levels fail, further short‑term downside for gold and BAR is possible. Selling pressure in gold, silver; Friday’s trade may be key

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Archer Investment Corp bought a new position in GraniteShares Gold Trust during the second quarter worth about $30,000. Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new stake in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust during the third quarter worth about $81,000. Farther Finance Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust by 11.3% during the second quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 3,135 shares of the company’s stock worth $102,000 after purchasing an additional 318 shares during the period. IFP Advisors Inc lifted its holdings in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust by 7.0% during the 2nd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 5,077 shares of the company’s stock valued at $166,000 after purchasing an additional 333 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Citadel Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust during the 3rd quarter valued at about $201,000.

About GraniteShares Gold Trust

The GraniteShares Gold Trust (BAR) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the LBMA Gold Price index. The fund tracks the gold spot price, less trust expenses and liabilities, using physically held gold stored and secured in vaults in London. BAR was launched on Aug 31, 2017 and is managed by GraniteShares.