Huntington National Bank Lowers Stock Holdings in iShares Gold Trust $IAU

Huntington National Bank lowered its position in shares of iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU) by 5.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 213,313 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 11,397 shares during the period. Huntington National Bank’s holdings in iShares Gold Trust were worth $15,523,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Ehrlich Financial Group grew its position in iShares Gold Trust by 15.3% during the third quarter. Ehrlich Financial Group now owns 44,884 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $3,266,000 after acquiring an additional 5,943 shares during the last quarter. Bay Harbor Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 63.6% in the 3rd quarter. Bay Harbor Wealth Management LLC now owns 55,530 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $4,041,000 after purchasing an additional 21,596 shares in the last quarter. Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 79.9% during the 2nd quarter. Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors LLC now owns 51,910 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $3,237,000 after purchasing an additional 23,054 shares during the last quarter. First Horizon Corp purchased a new position in iShares Gold Trust in the 3rd quarter worth $1,863,000. Finally, Strategic Blueprint LLC lifted its stake in iShares Gold Trust by 30.2% in the third quarter. Strategic Blueprint LLC now owns 136,931 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $9,964,000 after purchasing an additional 31,746 shares during the last quarter. 59.67% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

iShares Gold Trust Stock Up 1.3%

NYSEARCA IAU opened at $99.07 on Friday. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $90.29 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $79.45. iShares Gold Trust has a 12-month low of $53.44 and a 12-month high of $104.40. The firm has a market cap of $83.65 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 5.53 and a beta of 0.09.

More iShares Gold Trust News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Sprott’s Paul Wong argues a structural shift toward a new global monetary reserve system (“Bretton Woods III”), positioning gold as a core reserve asset — a narrative that supports long‑term demand for gold and gold ETFs like IAU. ‘As the world breaks up, you’re going to need a monetary reserve system’ – Sprott’s Paul Wong on why Bretton Woods III is inevitable and gold stands alone
• Positive Sentiment: Kitco reports gold has rebounded above the $5,200 area and finished February at fresh records — immediate price momentum that typically lifts IAU flows and sentiment. Gold prices push back above $5,200; sees solid rebound in February to end month with another record
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple FXEmpire forecasts highlight sustained bullish momentum, with technicians pushing targets materially higher (one note saying a prior $8,000 target may have been conservative) — reinforces investor conviction in continued upside for gold and IAU. Gold Price Forecast – Our $8,000 Target Was Likely Too Conservative
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and strategists (including Bank of America coverage) say gold’s bull market remains mid‑cycle with paths to much higher levels (e.g., $6,000+), supporting allocation to gold ETFs if risk‑off drivers persist. Despite consolidating below $5,200, gold still has a path to $6,000, says Bank of America
• Neutral Sentiment: Intraday technical notes and market commentary show gold trading in tight ranges at times (consolidation around recent highs) — suggests short‑term chop even while trend stays constructive. Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to See Tight Range
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader media coverage (e.g., WSJ features) increases visibility for gold but doesn’t directly alter supply/demand — can support flows through investor attention. Warren Buffett and the Giant Gold Cube
• Negative Sentiment: Several reports note profit‑taking and short‑term pressure (silver leading some pullbacks), and hawkish Fed risks or a stronger USD could cap upside — these are the main near‑term risks for IAU if risk sentiment flips. Profit-taking price pressure on gold, silver

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).