Emory University Acquires Shares of 1,080,949 iShares Gold Trust $IAU

Emory University acquired a new position in shares of iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU) in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm acquired 1,080,949 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock, valued at approximately $78,661,000. iShares Gold Trust accounts for about 50.1% of Emory University’s portfolio, making the stock its biggest position. Emory University owned about 0.13% of iShares Gold Trust as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 47.7% during the third quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 20,520,705 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $1,493,292,000 after purchasing an additional 6,623,876 shares during the period. Citigroup Inc. raised its position in iShares Gold Trust by 809.1% during the 2nd quarter. Citigroup Inc. now owns 5,108,818 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $318,586,000 after buying an additional 4,546,835 shares during the last quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its position in iShares Gold Trust by 67.5% during the 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 10,919,614 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $680,947,000 after buying an additional 4,398,605 shares during the last quarter. Prudential Financial Inc. lifted its stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 2,152.7% in the 2nd quarter. Prudential Financial Inc. now owns 3,494,106 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $217,892,000 after acquiring an additional 3,339,000 shares during the period. Finally, Packer & Co Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust in the third quarter valued at about $156,463,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 59.67% of the company’s stock.

iShares Gold Trust Stock Down 4.4%

Shares of iShares Gold Trust stock opened at $95.92 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $80.99 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 5.53 and a beta of 0.09. iShares Gold Trust has a 52-week low of $54.34 and a 52-week high of $104.40. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $90.85 and its 200-day simple moving average is $80.06.

Key Stories Impacting iShares Gold Trust

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

• Positive Sentiment: Flows into gold ETFs picked up as the Iran conflict increased safe‑haven demand, providing direct support to IAU by boosting inflows into physical‑backed gold funds this week. Investors pour into gold ETFs as Iran conflict adds to the funds’ appeal
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts warn rallies may “pause” even though tariffs, higher inflation and Middle East escalation are supportive — this suggests upside is still possible, but momentum is uncertain near-term. Gold and silver rallies likely on pause despite new tariffs, higher inflation, and Middle East escalation – StoneX’s O’Connell
• Neutral Sentiment: World Gold Council data shows sovereign/central bank purchases weakened in January (an 82% drop vs. 2025 average), a longer‑term demand datapoint that tempers structural bullishness for bullion and gold ETFs. Central bank gold demand drops 82% from 2025 average in January, but sovereign demand base broadens – World Gold Council
• Negative Sentiment: Strong USD and rising bond yields drove a sharp intraday selloff in gold, which directly pressures IAU since the ETF tracks bullion. Multiple market reports cite a USDX rally and higher Treasury yields as the main catalysts. Gold, silver sharply lower as USDX rallies, bond yields rise
• Negative Sentiment: Technical indicators show a bearish wedge/breakdown and intraday “hammering” of gold prices, suggesting sellers have regained control and upside is capped until the technical picture improves. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Rising Wedge Break Signals Seller Control
• Negative Sentiment: Market commentary and price action this morning describe gold as “hammered” and facing downside risk as Fed rate expectations shift and safe‑haven bids ebb — a near‑term bearish backdrop for IAU. Gold Price Analysis – Gold Gets Hammered on Tuesday Morning

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).