10,957 Shares in iShares Gold Trust $IAU Purchased by Rainier Family Wealth Inc.

Rainier Family Wealth Inc. purchased a new position in shares of iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU) during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 10,957 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock, valued at approximately $966,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Wills Financial Group LLC raised its stake in iShares Gold Trust by 9.8% in the 4th quarter. Wills Financial Group LLC now owns 147,134 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $11,943,000 after acquiring an additional 13,093 shares during the period. Hudson Oak Wealth Advisory LLC bought a new position in iShares Gold Trust during the fourth quarter worth $1,725,000. Allianz SE increased its holdings in shares of 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 last quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC raised its position in shares of 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 raised its position in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 2.9% in 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 purchasing an additional 5,749 shares during the period. 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: Gold rebounded above the $4,200 level in early U.S. trading as traders balanced Fed hike risk against easing energy-risk premiums and progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations. Gold rebounds above $4,200 as markets weigh Fed hike risk, Iran progress – Kitco AM Report
• Positive Sentiment: Some analysts still see long-term upside for gold, with commentary saying the pullback may be a buying opportunity and that gold can eventually move much higher. Gold Just Dropped $68. Peter Schiff Says That’s Your Buy Signal.
• Neutral Sentiment: Gold attempted to rebound despite rising Treasury yields, suggesting the market is still searching for direction rather than entering a clear trend. Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Attempts To Rebound Despite Rising Treasury Yields
• Neutral Sentiment: Gold ETFs remain a focus for investors, with one article highlighting other gold funds as potential buys, which underscores continued interest in the sector. 3 Great Gold ETFs to Buy Now
• Negative Sentiment: Morgan Stanley said gold may struggle to reach its bullish 2026 target without a meaningful rebound in ETF inflows, pointing to weaker near-term demand. Gold price will struggle to reach $5,200/oz in 2026 without strong ETF inflows – Morgan Stanley
• Negative Sentiment: Bank of America said the Fed’s tighter policy stance is creating hurdles for gold, tempering bullish expectations in the near term. Bank of America says gold can still hit $6,000, just not anytime soon
• Negative Sentiment: Gold opened lower at the start of the trading week, with the stronger dollar and firm yields continuing to pressure prices. Gold Price Analysis – Gold Drops at the Open
• Negative Sentiment: Gold and silver remained under pressure from dollar strength and higher Treasury yields, reinforcing the headwind for bullion-linked funds like IAU. Gold and Silver Price Forecast: Dollar Breakout Keeps Metals Under Pressure

iShares Gold Trust Stock Performance

NYSEARCA IAU opened at $78.80 on Tuesday. The stock has a market cap of $67.09 billion, a PE ratio of 5.53 and a beta of 0.15. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $85.35 and a 200-day moving average of $87.72. iShares Gold Trust has a 52-week low of $61.37 and a 52-week 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).