Oakworth Capital Inc. Has $50.24 Million Position in SPDR Gold Shares $GLD

Oakworth Capital Inc. increased its position in SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEARCA:GLD) by 3.8% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 141,327 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,199 shares during the period. SPDR Gold Shares comprises approximately 2.9% of Oakworth Capital Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 9th largest position. Oakworth Capital Inc.’s holdings in SPDR Gold Shares were worth $50,237,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Brighton Jones LLC raised its stake in shares of SPDR Gold Shares by 20.4% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 11,246 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $2,723,000 after purchasing an additional 1,903 shares during the last quarter. Bison Wealth LLC increased its holdings in SPDR Gold Shares by 77.8% in the 4th quarter. Bison Wealth LLC now owns 5,941 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $1,438,000 after buying an additional 2,600 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC purchased a new position in SPDR Gold Shares in the 1st quarter worth about $16,014,000. Empirical Financial Services LLC d.b.a. Empirical Wealth Management raised its position in SPDR Gold Shares by 2.1% in the 2nd quarter. Empirical Financial Services LLC d.b.a. Empirical Wealth Management now owns 1,880 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $573,000 after buying an additional 38 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ascent Group LLC lifted its stake in SPDR Gold Shares by 117.1% during the 2nd quarter. Ascent Group LLC now owns 111,001 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $33,836,000 after acquiring an additional 59,877 shares during the period. 42.19% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

SPDR Gold Shares Stock Down 10.3%

Shares of NYSEARCA GLD opened at $444.95 on Friday. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $412.03 and its 200-day moving average price is $366.66. SPDR Gold Shares has a 52-week low of $257.86 and a 52-week high of $509.70. The company has a market cap of $169.04 billion, a PE ratio of -32.43 and a beta of 0.09.

SPDR Gold Shares News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting SPDR Gold Shares this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Citi says gold remains supported by overlapping geopolitical and economic risks even if some of that support may fade later in 2026 — a medium‑term positive for GLD. Citi sees gold supported by risks
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts characterize today’s sell‑off as a healthy correction after January’s parabolic gains and say the broader bullish trend remains intact — supports using dips to add exposure for longer‑term bulls. Don’t panic: Analysts see gold and silver’s sell-off as a healthy correction
• Positive Sentiment: World Gold Council / market commentary expect demand to stay strong as investors reassess risk, providing structural tailwinds for GLD over time. Gold Demand to Remain Strong as Investors Reassess Risk
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical analysts note the move delivered a near‑perfect 50% retracement of the recent advance — some see this as a capitulation low, others as a pause before further volatility; watch the $5,210/$4,938 (gold spot equivalents) levels cited by technicians. 50% retracement analysis
• Neutral Sentiment: Intraday entry and support/resistance levels have been published for active traders — useful for timing but not a directional guarantee. Gold market analysis for January 30
• Negative Sentiment: Kevin Warsh’s nomination reduced fears of Fed instability/very dovish policy, lowering immediate safe‑haven demand and helping trigger the largest single‑day drop in metals in decades. Trump’s Fed Chair Pick Triggers Gold, Silver’s Worst Day Since 1980
• Negative Sentiment: Profit‑taking and technical blow‑off signals after record highs accelerated the sell‑off; commentators warn of further short‑term downside and high volatility as stops, margin calls and a stronger dollar feed the move. Gold and Silver Prices Plunge from Record Highs—What Investors Need to Know

SPDR Gold Shares Company Profile

SPDR Gold Trust (the Trust) is an investment trust. The investment objective of the Trust is for the Shares to reflect the performance of the price of gold bullion, less the Trust’s expenses. The Trust’s business activity is the investment of gold. The Trust creates and redeems Shares from time to time, but in one or more Baskets (a Basket equals a block of 100,000 Shares). The Trust issues Shares in Baskets to certain authorized participants (Authorized Participants) on an ongoing basis. The creation and redemption of Baskets is only made in exchange for the delivery to the Trust or the distribution by the Trust of the amount of gold and any cash represented by the Baskets being created or redeemed, the amount of which will be based on the combined net asset value of various Shares included in the Baskets being created or redeemed determined on the day the order to create or redeem Baskets is properly received.