KW Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU – Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 6,276 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock, valued at approximately $457,000.
Several other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Sincerus Advisory LLC grew its position in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 2.8% during the third quarter. Sincerus Advisory LLC now owns 5,184 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $377,000 after purchasing an additional 143 shares in the last quarter. Regatta Capital Group LLC boosted its stake in iShares Gold Trust by 0.5% during the third quarter. Regatta Capital Group LLC now owns 27,161 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $1,977,000 after buying an additional 145 shares during the last quarter. Diversified Enterprises LLC boosted its stake in iShares Gold Trust by 4.6% during the second quarter. Diversified Enterprises LLC now owns 3,683 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $230,000 after buying an additional 163 shares during the last quarter. Red Mountain Financial LLC grew its holdings in iShares Gold Trust by 0.4% during the 2nd quarter. Red Mountain Financial LLC now owns 46,314 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $2,888,000 after buying an additional 165 shares in the last quarter. Finally, New Hampshire Trust increased its stake in iShares Gold Trust by 4.2% in the 2nd quarter. New Hampshire Trust now owns 4,286 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $267,000 after acquiring an additional 171 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 59.67% of the company’s stock.
Key Headlines Impacting iShares Gold Trust
Here are the key news stories impacting iShares Gold Trust this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Spot gold has surged to fresh highs, with commentators noting a confirmed long‑term bullish trend — this directly supports demand for IAU as a low‑cost gold exposure. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Rally Extends to Fresh Highs as Buyers Maintain Control
- Positive Sentiment: Gold strategists at major houses (cited by Kitco) name gold their top long commodity and project multi‑year upside (Goldman Sachs sees ~$4,900/oz by Q4 2026), lending institutional conviction that supports ETF flows into IAU. “Gold remains our single favorite long commodity,” spot price to reach $4,900/oz in Q4 2026 – Goldman Sachs
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple market reports highlight a year‑end metals rally (gold above $4,500, silver rallying), which typically drives inflows into bullion ETFs like IAU as investors seek safe‑haven and inflation hedges. Gold smashes past $4,500 as silver explodes above $75 in year-end rally
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts and FXEmpire outlooks signal the breakout may extend into 2026, citing momentum, dollar weakness and safe‑haven flows — a bullish backdrop for IAU fund flows and NAV support. Gold 2026 Forecast: Record Advance Sets Stage for Measured Extension
- Neutral Sentiment: Zacks compares gold vs silver ETFs and notes silver’s structural supply deficit could allow silver ETFs to outperform in 2026 — a relative‑performance note that could shift some flows away from gold ETFs like IAU. Gold Or Silver ETFs: What Could Rally More in 2026?
- Neutral Sentiment: A handful of market updates focus on technical levels and intraday entry points for traders — useful for short‑term trading activity but not necessarily directional for long‑term IAU flows. Gold market analysis for December 26 – key intra-day price entry levels for active traders
- Neutral Sentiment: Company‑specific financing news from a junior miner (U.S. Gold Corp) is notable for the mining sector but only second‑order for bullion ETFs like IAU. U.S. Gold Corp raises $31M to advance gold project – ICYMI
- Negative Sentiment: Several analyses warn of short‑term overbought conditions and pullback risk (targets toward lower support levels), which could trigger profit‑taking and temporary outflows from IAU. Gold News: Gold Analysis Highlights Pullback Risk Despite Long-Term Bullish Trend
iShares Gold Trust Price Performance
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).
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