Intact Investment Management Inc. bought a new stake in Americas Gold and Silver Corporation (NYSEAMERICAN:USAS - Free Report) in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 5,268,000 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,819,000. Intact Investment Management Inc. owned approximately 2.13% of Americas Gold and Silver at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in USAS. HighTower Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Americas Gold and Silver during the 4th quarter valued at about $47,000. American Century Companies Inc. purchased a new stake in Americas Gold and Silver in the 4th quarter valued at $73,000. Bank of America Corp DE raised its position in Americas Gold and Silver by 273,321.1% in the 4th quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 207,800 shares of the company's stock valued at $78,000 after buying an additional 207,724 shares during the last quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. bought a new position in Americas Gold and Silver during the 4th quarter valued at $94,000. Finally, Cetera Investment Advisers boosted its holdings in Americas Gold and Silver by 4.8% during the 4th quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers now owns 428,844 shares of the company's stock worth $167,000 after acquiring an additional 19,696 shares during the last quarter. 13.38% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Separately, HC Wainwright raised their price target on shares of Americas Gold and Silver from $0.90 to $1.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Friday, March 28th.
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Americas Gold and Silver Price Performance
Shares of NYSEAMERICAN USAS traded up $0.00 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $0.77. The company's stock had a trading volume of 1,588,842 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,174,635. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10, a current ratio of 0.52 and a quick ratio of 0.37. The firm has a market cap of $515.19 million, a PE ratio of -5.92 and a beta of 0.54. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $0.67. Americas Gold and Silver Corporation has a 12-month low of $0.21 and a 12-month high of $0.88.
Americas Gold and Silver Company Profile
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Americas Gold and Silver Corporation engages in the acquisition, evaluation, exploration, development, and operation of mineral properties. The company explores for silver, lead, zinc and copper. It principally owns 100% interests in the Cosalá Operations consisting of 67 mining concessions that cover approximately 19,385 hectares located in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico; and Galena Complex situated near the town of Wallace in the state of Idaho, the United States.
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