Highlights
- Increased institutional investments were observed in the SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust during the fourth quarter.
- The fund tracks the gold spot price and is known for holding physical gold bars in London vaults.
- SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust sees significant year-over-year price movements and interest from diverse hedge funds.
Allworth Financial LP expanded its stakes by 8.9% in SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust during the fourth quarter, as reflected in its recent SEC filing. The firm's stake in the trust reached 2,636 shares, valued at $144,000. This activity is part of a broader trend among institutional investors increasing their holdings in GLDM.
For instance, Brookstone Capital Management boosted its investment by 25.5%, bringing its holdings to 99,042 shares valued at $5,149,000. Similarly, FMR LLC augmented its stake by 50.2% in the third quarter, raising its ownership to 7,425 shares, worth $387,000.
Lodestar Private Asset Management LLC also saw an increase of 5.6% in their stake, totaling 77,733 shares valued at $4,041,000. Mutual Advisors LLC expanded theirs by 27.5% to 13,510 shares, worth $727,000.
Seven Post Investment Office LP marked one of the most significant increases by adding 69,418 shares, representing a staggering 1,539.1% hike, reaching a value of $3,609,000.
Price Performance and Market Movements
The SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust opened at $58.14, with its 50-day simple moving average standing at $54.33 and a 200-day average at $52.68. This trust experienced a notable price range over the past 52 weeks, with a low of $40.06 and a high of $58.37.
Since its inception on June 25, 2018, by State Street, the fund accurately mirrors the LBMA Gold Price index. It manages real-time gold price movements, reduced by expenses and liabilities, mainly using physical gold reserves located in London.
Further understanding of gold-related investments and their effects on portfolios can improve asset management strategies. With continuing interest in precious metals, the SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust remains a viable option for those looking to diversify their holdings with gold.