Pacific Park Financial Inc. Invests $6.12 Million in iShares Gold Trust $IAU

Pacific Park Financial Inc. purchased a new position in iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 75,408 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock, valued at approximately $6,121,000. iShares Gold Trust accounts for approximately 3.8% of Pacific Park Financial Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 4th largest position.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Pekin Hardy Strauss Inc. lifted its position in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 11.3% in the 4th quarter. Pekin Hardy Strauss Inc. now owns 106,566 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $8,650,000 after purchasing an additional 10,810 shares during the period. Durante & Waters LLC increased its stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 2.5% in the 4th quarter. Durante & Waters LLC now owns 7,380 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $599,000 after acquiring an additional 180 shares in the last quarter. Keybank National Association OH increased its stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 1.3% in the 4th quarter. Keybank National Association OH now owns 3,708,150 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $300,991,000 after acquiring an additional 47,951 shares in the last quarter. Pure Portfolios Holdings LLC increased its stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 7.1% in the 4th quarter. Pure Portfolios Holdings LLC now owns 10,790 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $876,000 after acquiring an additional 719 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC bought a new stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust in the 4th quarter valued at $42,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 59.67% of the company’s stock.

More iShares Gold Trust News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Central banks remain major buyers: early‑2026 data show central banks bought ~244 tonnes of gold and silver markets face structural deficits — supporting long‑term bullion demand and providing a bullish backdrop for IAU. Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Silver’s 762M Oz Drain – Structural Bull Case Intact?
• Positive Sentiment: Retail/allocated demand stays firm: bar and coin purchases remain strong while central‑bank buying persists — this underlying physical demand can cushion price declines for gold ETFs like IAU. Bar and coin demand drives gold market as central banks stay resilient amid geopolitical strain – WGC
• Neutral Sentiment: Powell’s tone is creating short‑term volatility: comments signaling “patience” have produced intra‑day swings — could limit immediate downside if the Fed leans dovish, but clarity is needed for a sustained rally. Gold prices bounce session lows as Powell signals patience on rates, defends Fed independence
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro/tech earnings backdrop mixed: big‑tech AI profits may boost equities and risk appetite, which can cap gold’s safe‑haven bid; but the net effect on yields and dollar strength will determine IAU flows. Big Tech Strikes Gold With AI, but at a Steep Cost
• Negative Sentiment: Fed hawkish signals, stronger dollar and rising yields are pressuring gold: several reports note the Fed’s higher‑for‑longer expectations pushed yields up and the dollar stronger, which weighs on dollar‑priced gold and IAU. Gold News: Gold Market Pressured by Fed Stance, Stronger Dollar, Fading Gold Breakout Hopes
• Negative Sentiment: Technical breakdown and bearish momentum: chart analysts highlight wedge breakdowns and moves toward key support zones — signals that further downside could trigger ETF outflows if breached. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Bearish Momentum Builds Toward Key Support Zones
• Negative Sentiment: Recent sharp moves lower from yield/dollar moves: analysts flagged a ~2% plunge in spot gold when yields spiked and the USDX strengthened — similar shocks can knock IAU down on flow and mark‑to‑market. Gold News: Gold Price Plunges 2% as Yields Surge and Dollar Strengthens Tuesday

iShares Gold Trust Stock Down 1.1%

NYSEARCA:IAU opened at $85.55 on Thursday. The company has a fifty day moving average of $91.14 and a 200-day moving average of $86.00. The firm has a market capitalization of $72.83 billion, a P/E ratio of 5.53 and a beta of 0.20. iShares Gold Trust has a twelve month low of $59.71 and a twelve month high of $104.40.

iShares Gold Trust Profile

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).