Short Interest in GraniteShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:BAR) Declines By 13.0%

Posted by Donald Scott on Feb 4th, 2026

GraniteShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:BAR – Get Free Report) saw a significant drop in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 272,598 shares, a drop of 13.0% from the December 31st total of 313,423 shares. Approximately 0.8% of the company’s stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 781,770 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days. Based on an average daily volume of 781,770 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days. Approximately 0.8% of the company’s stock are short sold.

Key Headlines Impacting GraniteShares Gold Trust

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

Positive Sentiment: Broad precious‑metals rebound lifts investor enthusiasm for gold-backed vehicles; CNBC notes gold and silver extended their recovery in early European trade, which benefits BAR as a physical‑gold trust. Gold and silver extend rebound but concerns over volatility linger
Positive Sentiment: Gold prices have surged back above key nominal levels (Barron’s highlights the metals rally), which supports NAV and investor flows into BAR. Gold Jumps Back Above $5,000. Why the Precious Metals Rally Is Back.
Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical risk and shifting Fed‑rate expectations are boosting safe‑haven demand, helping gold hold critical levels — a direct tailwind for BAR. Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Holds $5,000 as Silver Eyes $94—Breakout or Pause?
Positive Sentiment: Flows rotating from risk assets into defensive gold (gold vs. Bitcoin narrative) supports demand for gold trusts like BAR. Gold vs Bitcoin: Why the Defensive Trade Is Winning the Battle
Neutral Sentiment: Technical signs point to a bullish reversal and potential end of the recent correction, which could stabilize flows into BAR if sustained. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Bullish Reversal Hints at End of Correction
Neutral Sentiment: Precious‑metals rebounds have helped miners and broader commodity sentiment, but mining stock moves don’t always translate directly into ETF flows for BAR. Gold rebound lifts Endeavour and Fresnillo to top of FTSE 100
Negative Sentiment: Volatility remains high and some analysts warn the move could be a pause rather than a sustained rally; a hawkish Fed outlook or renewed rate‑rise expectations would likely pressure gold and thus BAR. Gold and Silver Technical Analysis: Safe‑Haven Bounce or Just a Pause Before the Storm?
Negative Sentiment: After an historic selloff earlier in the week, technical corrections and profit‑taking are possible (WSJ notes a possible correction), which could create short‑term headwinds for BAR. Gold Edges Lower on Possible Technical Correction

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Archer Investment Corp purchased a new stake in GraniteShares Gold Trust during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Advisory Services Network LLC bought a new stake in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust in the third quarter worth $81,000. Investment Management Corp VA ADV bought a new stake in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust in the fourth quarter worth $209,000. IFP Advisors Inc raised its holdings in GraniteShares Gold Trust by 7.0% in the second quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 5,077 shares of the company’s stock valued at $166,000 after acquiring an additional 333 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Citadel Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust in the 3rd quarter worth about $201,000.

GraniteShares Gold Trust Stock Up 6.3%

BAR opened at $48.72 on Wednesday. GraniteShares Gold Trust has a twelve month low of $27.95 and a twelve month high of $54.63. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $44.42 and a 200 day simple moving average of $39.53.

GraniteShares Gold Trust Company Profile

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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.