Marino Management LLC Makes New Investment in iShares Gold Trust $IAU

Marino Management LLC purchased a new position in iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund purchased 149,479 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock, valued at approximately $12,214,000. iShares Gold Trust accounts for 2.4% of Marino Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 4th largest position.

Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of IAU. CIBC Bancorp USA Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $193,639,000. JPMorgan Chase & Co. grew its holdings in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 20.6% during the 3rd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 13,165,231 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $958,034,000 after purchasing an additional 2,245,617 shares in the last quarter. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 381.5% during the 4th quarter. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC now owns 2,534,729 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $205,744,000 after purchasing an additional 2,008,288 shares in the last quarter. Citigroup Inc. grew its holdings in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 35.7% during the 4th quarter. Citigroup Inc. now owns 7,201,313 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $584,531,000 after purchasing an additional 1,893,594 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Mizuho Bank Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $120,798,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds 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: Gold and silver recovered into Friday’s close as oil prices fell on U.S.-Iran deal hopes, Treasury yields declined, and equities rallied, which helped improve sentiment toward precious metals. Precious metals firm as crude slides, stocks rise on U.S.-Iran talks – Kitco PM Report
• Positive Sentiment: Several reports said gold is holding important support near the $4,000 area, with analysts watching for signs that a bottom may be forming after the recent selloff. Gold holds key $4,000 support as analysts watch for signs of a bottom
• Neutral Sentiment: Gold is stabilizing after a failed breakdown at support, suggesting buyers are defending the market, but overhead resistance still needs to be cleared before a stronger rebound is confirmed. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Failed Breakdown Hints at Rebound
• Neutral Sentiment: Gold gained some support from safe-haven demand tied to Middle East tensions and continued demand from China, but traders still see the move as a technical rebound unless prices reclaim higher resistance levels. Gold and Silver Price Forecast: US-Iran Deal Hopes Lift XAUUSD and XAGUSD
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple reports warned that gold remains in a broader downtrend because stronger inflation data and rising Fed rate expectations can reduce the appeal of non-yielding assets like bullion. Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Death Cross Threatens Gold Price as Fed Hike Bets Rise

iShares Gold Trust Stock Performance

Shares of NYSEARCA:IAU opened at $79.19 on Monday. iShares Gold Trust has a 1-year low of $61.37 and a 1-year high of $104.40. The firm has a market capitalization of $67.42 billion, a PE ratio of 5.53 and a beta of 0.15. The business’s 50 day moving average is $86.36 and its 200-day moving average is $87.68.

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).