GraniteShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:BAR) Sees Significant Drop in Short Interest

GraniteShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:BAR) was the target of a significant decline in short interest during the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 295,361 shares, a decline of 56.3% from the January 29th total of 676,288 shares. Approximately 0.8% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,687,361 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,687,361 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days. Approximately 0.8% of the company’s stock are sold short.

GraniteShares Gold Trust Price Performance

Shares of BAR traded up $0.52 on Friday, hitting $51.71. 207,290 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,805,915. GraniteShares Gold Trust has a one year low of $27.95 and a one year high of $54.63. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $47.07 and a 200 day simple moving average of $41.38.

Key GraniteShares Gold Trust News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Gold’s safe‑haven bid from U.S.–Iran tensions and tariff worries is keeping bullion firm above key levels, supporting demand for gold exposure like BAR. Gold (XAUUSD) Maintains Bullish Momentum Above $5,000 Ahead of PPI Data
• Positive Sentiment: Technical analysts see a bull pennant / upside breakout setup and key Fibonacci/50‑day support holding — a setup that could lift gold (and BAR) if momentum resumes. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Pennant Signals Potential Upside Breakout
• Positive Sentiment: Major bank and industry notes remain constructive on the bull market (Bank of America sees a path to $6,000; other strategists project even higher nominal peaks), underpinning longer‑term interest in gold trusts. Despite consolidating below $5,200, gold still has a path to $6,000, says Bank of America
• Positive Sentiment: BAR‑specific: Short interest plunged ~56% in February to ~295k shares (0.8% of float), sharply reducing near‑term short pressure and potentially amplifying upside on continued inflows or price spikes. (Proprietary short‑interest update)
• Neutral Sentiment: Some market pieces note gold trading sideways within a tight range ahead of U.S. PPI and talks — consolidation that could precede a directional move but doesn’t guarantee one. Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to See Tight Range
• Neutral Sentiment: WSJ and other outlets describe gold as steady/edging higher as market participants digest diplomatic developments — informative but not market‑moving on its own. Gold Edges Higher as Traders Digest U.S.-Iran Talks
• Negative Sentiment: Reports of profit‑taking (notably in silver) and occasional pullbacks could weigh on short‑term precious‑metals flows and pressure BAR if bullion retreats. Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Silver Dives 2.5% Amid Profit‑Taking
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts warn a hawkish Fed or a stronger USD could cap further gold gains, creating downside risk for BAR if macro tightening resumes. Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Tariffs vs. Fed Policy – Gold’s $5,250 Break?

Hedge Funds Weigh In On GraniteShares Gold Trust

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Farther Finance Advisors LLC boosted its position in GraniteShares Gold Trust by 1,574.4% during the 3rd quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 52,494 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,998,000 after acquiring an additional 49,359 shares in the last quarter. Advyzon Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in GraniteShares Gold Trust during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $10,536,000. a16z Perennial Management L.P. bought a new stake in GraniteShares Gold Trust in the 3rd quarter valued at about $6,925,000. Mason & Associates Inc boosted its stake in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust by 22.0% during the 3rd quarter. Mason & Associates Inc now owns 147,000 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,595,000 after acquiring an additional 26,483 shares in the last quarter. Finally, FSA Investment Group LLC acquired a new stake in GraniteShares Gold Trust during the third quarter worth $2,204,000.

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.