Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC Buys New Position in ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (NYSE:ASA)

Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC bought a new stake in ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (NYSE:ASA - Free Report) in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 7,298 shares of the investment management company's stock, valued at approximately $220,000.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Raymond James Financial Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of ASA Gold and Precious Metals during the 4th quarter worth approximately $12,492,000. Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in ASA Gold and Precious Metals by 24.0% during the fourth 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. Sprott Inc. acquired a new position in shares of ASA Gold and Precious Metals in the 4th quarter valued at $3,239,000. Matrix Trust Co grew its holdings in shares of ASA Gold and Precious Metals by 36.9% during the 1st quarter. Matrix Trust Co now owns 47,899 shares of the investment management company's stock worth $1,444,000 after purchasing an additional 12,911 shares during the period. Finally, Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of ASA Gold and Precious Metals during the 4th quarter worth $255,000.

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Stock Down 0.1%

ASA traded down $0.03 on Wednesday, hitting $33.51. The company had a trading volume of 12,596 shares, compared to its average volume of 54,897. The company's fifty day moving average price is $30.88 and its 200 day moving average price is $26.26. ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited has a 1 year low of $16.98 and a 1 year high of $35.00.

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Increases Dividend

The business 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 was Monday, May 5th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.2%. This is a boost from ASA Gold and Precious Metals's previous semi-annual dividend of $0.02.

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Company Profile

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.