HBK Sorce Advisory LLC Takes Position in Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF $AAAU

HBK Sorce Advisory LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:AAAU) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 77,250 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,085,000.

A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of AAAU. Capstone Wealth Management Group LLC acquired a new position in Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF in the first quarter valued at approximately $2,894,000. Raymond James Financial Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF by 2.7% in the 1st quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 653,563 shares of the company’s stock worth $20,182,000 after purchasing an additional 17,369 shares during the last quarter. Kestra Advisory Services LLC boosted its position in Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF by 41.8% during the 1st quarter. Kestra Advisory Services LLC now owns 66,949 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,067,000 after purchasing an additional 19,738 shares during the period. Comerica Bank grew its stake in Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF by 31.3% during the 1st quarter. Comerica Bank now owns 8,087 shares of the company’s stock worth $250,000 after buying an additional 1,930 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Oarsman Capital Inc. grew its stake in Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF by 2.9% during the 1st quarter. Oarsman Capital Inc. now owns 171,986 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,311,000 after buying an additional 4,817 shares during the last quarter.

Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Record spot gold strength on geopolitical risk boosts safe-haven demand — escalating tensions (U.S.–Venezuela, China–Japan, Eastern Europe) lifted bullion above $4,500/oz, supporting ETFs holding physical metal. Gold Climbs Above $4,500/oz for First Time Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
• Positive Sentiment: Technical momentum and fresh upside forecasts are drawing investor attention and flows into bullion products — analysts and forecasters point to continued extensions above current records, which supports ETF demand. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: New Record $4,498 – $4,552 Extension Next
• Positive Sentiment: Strong inflows and institutional demand for gold-backed vehicles are supporting ETFs like AAAU — year-end rebalancing, expectations of Fed easing and rising institutional allocations are driving net demand. Gold Price Outlook – Gold Continues to See Inflows on Tuesday
• Positive Sentiment: Physical buying by large sovereign/official buyers (e.g., China–Russia bilateral purchases) underpins spot fundamentals and supports bullion ETFs. Largest bilateral gold trade in history? China buys nearly $1 billion in bullion from Russia in November alone
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategist and bank forecasts differ on mid/long-term targets (some foresee much higher prices into 2026), creating divergent positioning — helpful for momentum but increasing model uncertainty. JP Morgan sees gold at $5,055 by Q4 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Holiday and low-volatility market structure can amplify moves but also compress liquidity; ETF flows may be choppy near year-end. Vix at 1-Year Low, Gold Rally Continues
• Negative Sentiment: Short-term pullbacks possible after risk data shocks — spot gold briefly slid after a U.S. consumer-confidence miss, showing sensitivity to macro prints that could cause transient outflows from ETFs. Spot gold slides to session low after U.S. Consumer Confidence falls to 89.1 in December
• Negative Sentiment: Extended, rapid gains (gold up sharply YTD) raise the risk of profit-taking or a mean-reversion event — investors should watch flows and daily VWAP levels for ETF liquidity risks. Gold and silver prices break records, gas prices hit 4-year-low, why future rate cuts may be on hold

Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF Trading Up 1.2%

AAAU stock opened at $44.35 on Wednesday. Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF has a 1 year low of $25.66 and a 1 year high of $44.39. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $41.07 and its two-hundred day moving average is $36.84.

Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF Company Profile

The Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the LBMA Gold Price index. The fund tracks the gold spot price, less expenses and liabilities, using gold bars held in vaults located in the UK. AAAU was launched on Jul 26, 2018 and is issued by Goldman Sachs.