iShares Gold Trust $IAU Shares Sold by Cranbrook Wealth Management LLC

Cranbrook Wealth Management LLC reduced its stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU) by 9.5% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 103,421 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 10,844 shares during the period. iShares Gold Trust accounts for about 1.7% of Cranbrook Wealth Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 15th largest holding. Cranbrook Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in iShares Gold Trust were worth $8,395,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in IAU. Brighton Jones LLC acquired a new position in shares of iShares Gold Trust during the 4th quarter worth approximately $1,864,000. Bison Wealth LLC boosted its holdings in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 78.5% during the 4th quarter. Bison Wealth LLC now owns 16,778 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $831,000 after purchasing an additional 7,379 shares during the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 47.0% during the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 26,936 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $1,588,000 after purchasing an additional 8,609 shares during the last quarter. Glenview Trust co lifted its holdings in iShares Gold Trust by 9.7% in the second quarter. Glenview Trust co now owns 12,384 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $772,000 after acquiring an additional 1,095 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Main Street Financial Solutions LLC lifted its holdings in iShares Gold Trust by 6.3% in the second quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC now owns 36,817 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $2,296,000 after acquiring an additional 2,172 shares during the last quarter. 59.67% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

iShares Gold Trust Stock Performance

IAU opened at $89.19 on Thursday. iShares Gold Trust has a one year low of $59.71 and a one year high of $104.40. The stock has a market capitalization of $75.93 billion, a PE ratio of 5.53 and a beta of 0.20. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $91.75 and its 200 day moving average price is $85.57.

Key iShares Gold Trust News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Switzerland’s gold exports rose ~30%, signalling stronger physical demand and safe‑haven buying that can support bullion-backed ETFs like IAU. Switzerland’s gold exports rise 30%
• Positive Sentiment: Tokenized gold adoption remains resilient even as crypto markets slump, suggesting new demand channels for allocated gold exposure that could benefit IAU inflows. Tokenized gold shines
• Positive Sentiment: Perceived bargain buying lifted gold and silver at one point, which may attract short‑term ETF purchases if dips continue. Gold, silver gain on perceived bargain buying
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical outlook is mixed — analysts note key support around the $4,669–$4,700 area and resistance near $4,800; a decisive breakout or breakdown will guide near‑term ETF flows. Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary highlights bond market and Fed‑rate expectations as the main drivers for gold volatility — traders are watching yields and USD moves for direction. Gold Price Analysis: Bond Market Swings
• Negative Sentiment: Gold fell to a two‑week low after oil reclaimed $100/bbl and renewed US‑Iran tensions raised inflation and “higher‑for‑longer” rate expectations — a backdrop that pressures bullion (and IAU) when yields rise. Gold hits two-week low
• Negative Sentiment: WSJ and other reports note gold weakness as the US‑Iran ceasefire and hawkish Fed signals keep inflation and rates a focal point — higher yields and a firmer dollar are headwinds for IAU. Gold Falls as U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Keeps Inflation Concerns High
• Negative Sentiment: Russia has sold ~22 tonnes of gold so far this year, adding supply-side pressure that could weigh on prices and ETF holdings if sales continue. Russia has already sold 22 tonnes

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).