GraniteShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:BAR) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest

GraniteShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:BAR) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 178,629 shares, a growth of 24.0% from the November 30th total of 144,019 shares. Currently, 0.5% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 618,069 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days. Based on an average daily volume of 618,069 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days. Currently, 0.5% of the company’s stock are sold short.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On GraniteShares Gold Trust

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of BAR. Archer Investment Corp bought a new position in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust during the second quarter valued at about $30,000. Advisory Services Network LLC bought a new position in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $81,000. Farther Finance Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust by 11.3% during the 2nd quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 3,135 shares of the company’s stock worth $102,000 after buying an additional 318 shares in the last quarter. IFP Advisors Inc boosted its stake in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust by 7.0% in the 2nd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 5,077 shares of the company’s stock worth $166,000 after buying an additional 333 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Citadel Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust in the third quarter valued at approximately $201,000.

GraniteShares Gold Trust Stock Performance

Shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust stock traded down $0.28 on Thursday, hitting $42.49. The company had a trading volume of 550,524 shares, compared to its average volume of 778,490. GraniteShares Gold Trust has a 1 year low of $25.77 and a 1 year high of $44.83. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $41.23 and a 200-day moving average of $37.19.

Trending Headlines about GraniteShares Gold Trust

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

• Positive Sentiment: Gold sector seen in robust shape — Jefferies says valuations, balance sheets and free-cash-flow make gold equities attractive heading into 2026, supporting continued investor interest in gold exposure (helps BAR demand). Gold sector ‘in its best shape in years’ heading into 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Longer-term bullish macro/technical thesis — Analysis arguing that macro forces and breakouts could propel gold much higher in 2026 underpins a constructive multi‑year case for gold exposure like BAR. Gold Forecast 2026: Why Macro Forces and Technical Breakouts Point to $6,000
• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical tension and safe-haven flows — Recent pieces note rallies on geopolitical risk, which can support gold prices and ETF inflows. Gold gains, silver strongly up as geopolitical tensions rise
• Positive Sentiment: Key structural drivers remain under focus — WGC and other analyses highlighting the four drivers for gold’s 2026 path keep investors focused on fundamentals that could boost BAR over time. Four key drivers will determine gold’s price trajectory in 2026 – WGC’s Artigas
• Neutral Sentiment: Non-market headline with limited impact — Trump Mobile delays on a gold‑colored smartphone are media noise for BAR investors and unlikely to affect gold prices or the ETF. Trump Mobile delays shipment of gold-colored smartphone, FT reports
• Negative Sentiment: Short-term technical breakdown risk — Several technical notes flag that gold slipped below 20‑day support and may test the 50‑day average; a decisive break could trigger deeper pullbacks and outflows from gold ETFs like BAR. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: 20-Day Support Breakdown Raises Pullback Risk
• Negative Sentiment: Profit-taking & volatility — Coverage points to heavy selling pressure and extreme volatility after a historic rally, which can weigh on gold prices and short-term ETF flows. Gold price down, silver strongly down amid extreme volatility
• Negative Sentiment: CME margin hikes — Higher futures margin requirements have already pressured gold and silver prices as traders reduce leverage, a direct negative for near-term price and ETF flow dynamics. Gold, silver prices fall after CME raises precious metals margins — again
• Negative Sentiment: Macro datapoints can reduce safe‑haven demand — Drops in U.S. weekly jobless claims and similar data can make gold vulnerable to pullbacks as real‑time risk appetite shifts. Gold prices holding support but look vulnerable as U.S. weekly jobless claims drop

About GraniteShares Gold Trust

The GraniteShares Gold Trust (BAR) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the LBMA Gold Price index. The fund tracks the gold spot price, less trust expenses and liabilities, using physically held gold stored and secured in vaults in London. BAR was launched on Aug 31, 2017 and is managed by GraniteShares.