Elite Wealth Management Inc. Has $9.56 Million Position in SPDR Gold Shares $GLD

Elite Wealth Management Inc. cut its stake in SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEARCA:GLD) by 6.3% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 22,226 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 1,503 shares during the period. SPDR Gold Shares makes up approximately 3.1% of Elite Wealth Management Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 10th biggest position. Elite Wealth Management Inc.’s holdings in SPDR Gold Shares were worth $9,564,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Calder Financial LLC bought a new position in shares of SPDR Gold Shares in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $807,000. Crescent Grove Advisors LLC increased its holdings in SPDR Gold Shares by 25.3% during the 4th quarter. Crescent Grove Advisors LLC now owns 15,719 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $6,230,000 after purchasing an additional 3,175 shares in the last quarter. Arcus Capital Partners LLC increased its holdings in SPDR Gold Shares by 90.3% during the 1st quarter. Arcus Capital Partners LLC now owns 8,442 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $3,633,000 after purchasing an additional 4,005 shares in the last quarter. Ervin Investment Management LLC bought a new position in SPDR Gold Shares in the 4th quarter valued at $7,178,000. Finally, Cidel Asset Management Inc. boosted its stake in SPDR Gold Shares by 69.8% in the first quarter. Cidel Asset Management Inc. now owns 3,368 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $1,449,000 after purchasing an additional 1,384 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 42.19% of the company’s stock.

SPDR Gold Shares Stock Up 0.7%

SPDR Gold Shares stock opened at $374.63 on Tuesday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $387.31 and a 200 day simple moving average of $423.66. The stock has a market capitalization of $132.28 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -32.43 and a beta of 0.17. SPDR Gold Shares has a 12-month low of $300.95 and a 12-month high of $509.70.

Key Stories Impacting SPDR Gold Shares

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

• Positive Sentiment: Lower crude-oil prices following a pause in U.S.-Iran hostilities reduced near-term inflation pressure, while softer Treasury yields and a weaker U.S. dollar supported gold and GLD. Gold continues to hold $4,000 as U.S.-Iran pause pressures crude oil
• Positive Sentiment: Longer-term demand remains constructive: State Street said gold’s next major $1,000 move could be higher if Federal Reserve hawkishness has peaked, while central-bank purchases and ETF inflows continue to provide support. Gold’s next $1,000 move is likely higher as Fed hawkishness peaks
• Positive Sentiment: Asian demand, particularly from China, is viewed as an important source of support; BMO Capital Markets believes China’s gold holdings could surpass U.S. holdings within five years. China’s gold stockpile could surpass U.S. holdings
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are awaiting the Federal Reserve decision and upcoming inflation data. Gold may consolidate around $4,000 until policymakers provide clearer guidance on interest rates. Gold and Silver Price Forecast: Fed Decision Could Trigger Next Breakout
• Negative Sentiment: Persistent expectations for restrictive Fed policy, coupled with weak Western demand, have limited gold’s upside. Gains also faded below $4,100, showing that a consistent safe-haven bid has not yet emerged. Gold remains stuck below $4,100

About SPDR Gold Shares

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.