Gotham Asset Management LLC Raises Holdings in iShares Gold Trust $IAU

Gotham Asset Management LLC increased its position in iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU) by 184.0% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 796,388 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after buying an additional 515,975 shares during the quarter. Gotham Asset Management LLC owned about 0.09% of iShares Gold Trust worth $64,643,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Wills Financial Group LLC raised its position in iShares Gold Trust by 9.8% in the fourth quarter. Wills Financial Group LLC now owns 147,134 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $11,943,000 after purchasing an additional 13,093 shares during the period. Hudson Oak Wealth Advisory LLC purchased a new position in iShares Gold Trust in the fourth quarter valued at about $1,725,000. Allianz SE raised its position in iShares Gold Trust by 2.8% in the third quarter. Allianz SE now owns 1,186,632 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $86,351,000 after purchasing an additional 32,341 shares during the period. Advisory Services Network LLC raised its position in iShares Gold Trust by 20.3% in the third quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC now owns 207,238 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $15,081,000 after purchasing an additional 35,018 shares during the period. Finally, Mill Creek Capital Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 2.9% during the third quarter. Mill Creek Capital Advisors LLC now owns 203,287 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $14,793,000 after acquiring an additional 5,749 shares in the last quarter. 59.67% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key iShares Gold Trust News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo said gold’s bull market still has room to run, citing inflation risks and fiscal deficits as supportive of higher prices. Gold’s bull market has room to run as inflation risks, fiscal deficits support prices – Wells Fargo
• Positive Sentiment: Central banks are expected to keep increasing gold reserves, with more institutions bringing bullion home amid rising geopolitical risk. Central banks are bringing gold reserves home as geopolitical risks rise
• Positive Sentiment: World Gold Council survey data showed a record share of central banks plan to increase gold holdings, reinforcing official-sector demand. Record 45% of central banks plan to increase gold holdings, WGC survey finds
• Neutral Sentiment: Some analysts said the gold market remains in a consolidation phase, with investors waiting for clearer signals on rates, inflation, and geopolitics. Gold is still stuck in a holding pattern, but the bullish long-term case remains intact, says Tanglewood’s Bruce
• Negative Sentiment: The Fed’s hawkish tilt and talk of a possible rate hike later in 2026 pressured gold lower, which is weighing on IAU. Warsh’s focus on price stability sends gold prices lower
• Negative Sentiment: Technical forecasts turned bearish as gold reversed from resistance and remained in a downtrend with weaker momentum. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Downtrend Holds as Resistance Strengthens

iShares Gold Trust Price Performance

Shares of iShares Gold Trust stock opened at $79.64 on Thursday. The business has a 50-day moving average of $85.94 and a 200-day moving average of $87.73. The company has a market capitalization of $67.80 billion, a PE ratio of 5.53 and a beta of 0.15. iShares Gold Trust has a 1-year low of $61.37 and a 1-year high of $104.40.

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).