iShares Gold Trust $IAU Shares Sold by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc.

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. reduced its position in iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU) by 26.6% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 6,608,915 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 2,395,679 shares during the quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc.’s holdings in iShares Gold Trust were worth $536,446,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in iShares Gold Trust in the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Mountain Hill Investment Partners Corp. acquired a new position in shares of iShares Gold Trust during the third quarter worth about $29,000. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of iShares Gold Trust during the third quarter worth about $31,000. Fourth Dimension Wealth LLC grew its position in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 436.3% during the third quarter. Fourth Dimension Wealth LLC now owns 429 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 349 shares in the last quarter. Finally, SOA Wealth Advisors LLC. grew its position in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 230.0% during the third quarter. SOA Wealth Advisors LLC. now owns 462 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $34,000 after buying an additional 322 shares in the last quarter. 59.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

iShares Gold Trust Stock Performance

Shares of iShares Gold Trust stock opened at $89.56 on Friday. iShares Gold Trust has a one year low of $59.71 and a one year high of $104.40. The company has a market cap of $76.25 billion, a PE ratio of 5.53 and a beta of 0.20. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $92.22 and a 200-day simple moving average of $84.56.

More iShares Gold Trust News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Weaker US data and CPI dynamics have lifted safe‑haven demand, supporting gold prices and benefiting IAU’s NAV; analysts and market reports show a multi‑week rally and upside technical setups that could attract inflows. Gold prices jump as US CPI rises 0.9% in March but comes in less than expected
• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical tensions and ceasefire uncertainty are propping up bullion as a risk‑off asset, keeping gold bids intact and supporting IAU flows. Gold extends three-week rally, but fragile ceasefire and inflation risks cap upside
• Positive Sentiment: Central bank buying remains a structural tailwind for gold demand, cited in recent World Gold Council reporting — positive for long‑term IAU investor interest. Central banks snap up cheap gold in March
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical research shows bullish patterns (ascending triangle) and near‑term pivot levels — useful for traders but not definitive for fund flows. Gold forms ascending triangle
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple market forecasts offer a range of outcomes (test of $4,800 resistance vs. pullbacks); this keeps volatility high and could drive short‑term trading volume in IAU rather than steady inflows. Gold stuck below $4800 as traders wait for negotiations
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest in IAU jumped ~92.7% in March to ~10.6M shares (≈1.2% of shares) — a sharp rise in bearish positions that could amplify selling pressure or volatility if shorts add size. (Short‑interest ratio remains low due to high avg. volume.)
• Negative Sentiment: Some institutional commentary cautions that gold is not a reliable hedge and that inflation/technical headwinds could cap gains — this framing can weigh on inflows and investor sentiment toward IAU. JP Morgan: Gold is not a very good hedge

About iShares Gold Trust

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).