iShares Gold Trust $IAU Shares Bought by Purkiss Capital Advisors LLC

Purkiss Capital Advisors LLC grew its position in iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU) by 7.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 177,693 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after acquiring an additional 12,085 shares during the quarter. iShares Gold Trust makes up approximately 6.8% of Purkiss Capital Advisors LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 2nd largest position. Purkiss Capital Advisors LLC’s holdings in iShares Gold Trust were worth $14,423,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in iShares Gold Trust in the third quarter worth $25,000. Dakota Community Bank & Trust NA bought a new stake in iShares Gold Trust during the fourth quarter valued at $30,000. Key Capital Management INC acquired a new stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust during the fourth quarter worth $32,000. Mountain Hill Investment Partners Corp. acquired a new stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust during the third quarter worth $29,000. Finally, Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought a new position in shares of iShares Gold Trust in the 3rd quarter worth about $31,000. 59.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

iShares Gold Trust Stock Performance

NYSEARCA IAU opened at $89.06 on Tuesday. iShares Gold Trust has a one year low of $59.71 and a one year high of $104.40. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $90.07 and a 200-day simple moving average of $86.40. The firm has a market capitalization of $75.82 billion, a PE ratio of 5.53 and a beta of 0.16.

iShares Gold Trust News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Gold ETF demand remains strong, with global gold funds seeing fresh inflows despite rising inflation risks, a favorable backdrop for iShares Gold Trust (IAU). Global gold ETFs see fresh inflows despite rising inflation risks
• Positive Sentiment: Gold prices stayed firm and even rose in several sessions as investors looked for safety amid Iran-related tensions, CPI uncertainty, and position adjustments, which can lift IAU. Gold prices gain on Iran optimism despite India import issues, silver producers see strong output in 2026 – Heraeus
• Positive Sentiment: Gold rebounded as falling oil prices and softer Treasury yields improved the near-term outlook ahead of U.S. CPI data, a setup that tends to benefit gold-backed funds. Gold News: Gold Price Eyes Breakout as CPI Inflation Data Looms
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent commentary points to mixed forces for gold, including a ceasefire reducing safe-haven demand while rising crude prices and inflation worries keep support under the metal. Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Ceasefire Holds — Gold Tests $4,665 Support, Silver Eyes $82 Breakout?
• Negative Sentiment: Some articles note pressure from renewed inflation concerns tied to higher crude prices, and one report said gold fell in early Asian trade, which could weigh on IAU if yields rise further. Gold Falls on Renewed Inflation Concerns
• Negative Sentiment: Jewelry demand has weakened sharply as high prices reduce physical consumption, suggesting some demand destruction that could limit further upside for gold. Gold prices reshape engagement ring market as jewellery demand slumps

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).