Certus Wealth Management LLC Buys 12,776 Shares of iShares Gold Trust $IAU

Certus Wealth Management LLC increased its position in iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU) by 60.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 33,867 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after purchasing an additional 12,776 shares during the quarter. iShares Gold Trust makes up 1.5% of Certus Wealth Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 19th largest holding. Certus Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in iShares Gold Trust were worth $2,465,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in IAU. MTM Investment Management LLC bought a new position in shares of iShares Gold Trust during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in iShares Gold Trust during the third quarter worth $25,000. Key Financial Inc bought a new position in shares of iShares Gold Trust during the second quarter valued at $28,000. Mountain Hill Investment Partners Corp. acquired a new stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust in the 3rd quarter valued at $29,000. Finally, Traub Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust in the 2nd quarter worth about $31,000. Institutional investors own 59.67% of the company’s stock.

iShares Gold Trust News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical risk is boosting safe‑haven demand — WSJ reports rising fears of a possible U.S.–Iran conflict, which typically drives flows into gold and ETFs like IAU. Gold Edges Higher Amid Growing Risks of U.S.-Iran Conflict
• Positive Sentiment: Spot gold spikes after stronger‑than‑expected U.S. housing starts — intraday physical buying pushed spot prices higher, a direct tailwind for IAU. Spot gold spikes to $4,969/oz after U.S. housing starts rise 3.9% in November, 6.2% in December
• Positive Sentiment: Technical/price forecasts point to support and upside — multiple technical notes highlight key support (near the 50‑day MA) holding and a bullish structure that could propel a rebound toward higher targets, supporting ETF inflows. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Key Support Holds Amid Short-Term Weakness
• Positive Sentiment: Bargain buying and short‑term recovery narratives — market commentaries note bargain buying after recent pullbacks, which can attract traders and passive ETF buyers back into IAU. Gold, silver rally on bargain buying
• Neutral Sentiment: FOMC minutes and dollar/yield moves remain key near‑term catalysts — analysts say minutes and rate expectations could swing momentum; outcome could either bolster or weaken gold/IAU. Gold and Silver Technical Analysis: Bullish Structure Builds Ahead of FOMC Minutes
• Neutral Sentiment: ETF market structure and China volatility may increase short‑term swings — analysts flag speculative ETF flows in China that can amplify volatility in gold‑linked ETFs. Safety No Longer? ETF Volatility in China Grips Gold
• Neutral Sentiment: Gold‑mining earnings and sector moves could influence sentiment — a rally into Q4 reports (e.g., Newmont) may support the gold complex but affects miners more directly than IAU. Gold Mining Stock Rallying Into This Week’s Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Short‑term liquidation and profit‑taking have driven recent losses — reports of long‑liquidation episodes show downside risk if momentum reverses, which could pressure IAU flows. Gold, silver see strong losses amid weak long liquidation
• Negative Sentiment: Progress in U.S.–Iran talks has previously depressed prices — headlines of diplomatic progress can quickly reduce safe‑haven bids and weigh on IAU. Gold and Silver Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Talks Begin. Trump Says Tehran Wants a Deal.

iShares Gold Trust Stock Up 2.2%

NYSEARCA:IAU opened at $93.85 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $79.24 billion, a PE ratio of 5.53 and a beta of 0.09. iShares Gold Trust has a 12 month low of $53.44 and a 12 month high of $104.40. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $88.07 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $77.81.

iShares Gold Trust Profile

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).