Matrix Trust Co grew its holdings in ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (NYSE:ASA - Free Report) by 36.9% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 47,899 shares of the investment management company's stock after purchasing an additional 12,911 shares during the period. Matrix Trust Co owned approximately 0.22% of ASA Gold and Precious Metals worth $1,444,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of ASA. Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new position in shares of ASA Gold and Precious Metals in the 4th quarter valued at $12,492,000. Capstone Investment Advisors LLC grew its position in ASA Gold and Precious Metals by 634.3% during the 4th quarter. Capstone Investment Advisors LLC now owns 266,221 shares of the investment management company's stock worth $5,383,000 after acquiring an additional 229,968 shares during the last quarter. Sprott Inc. bought a new stake in ASA Gold and Precious Metals during the 4th quarter worth $3,239,000. Sessa Capital IM L.P. grew its position in ASA Gold and Precious Metals by 22.1% during the 4th quarter. Sessa Capital IM L.P. now owns 671,673 shares of the investment management company's stock worth $13,581,000 after acquiring an additional 121,673 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC grew its position in ASA Gold and Precious Metals by 24.0% during the 4th quarter. Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 112,923 shares of the investment management company's stock worth $2,283,000 after acquiring an additional 21,850 shares during the last quarter.
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Trading Down 2.8%
ASA stock traded down $0.96 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $33.50. 86,412 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 54,655. ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited has a 52 week low of $16.97 and a 52 week high of $35.00. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $29.78 and a 200 day moving average price of $25.65.
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Increases Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a semi-annual dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, May 14th. Investors of record on Monday, May 5th were given a dividend of $0.03 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, May 5th. This represents a yield of 0.2%. This is a positive change from ASA Gold and Precious Metals's previous semi-annual dividend of $0.02.
About ASA Gold and Precious Metals
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ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm invests in the public equity markets across the globe. It primarily invests in stocks of companies engaged in the exploration, mining or processing of gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, or other precious minerals. It also invests in exchange traded funds.
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