Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC Acquires Shares of 18,374 ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (NYSE:ASA)

Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC purchased a new stake in shares of ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (NYSE:ASA - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 18,374 shares of the investment management company's stock, valued at approximately $372,000. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC owned about 0.09% of ASA Gold and Precious Metals as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the business. Matrix Trust Co boosted its stake in ASA Gold and Precious Metals by 625.7% in the 4th quarter. Matrix Trust Co now owns 34,988 shares of the investment management company's stock worth $707,000 after purchasing an additional 30,167 shares during the period. Raymond James Financial Inc. purchased a new position in shares of ASA Gold and Precious Metals in the fourth quarter valued at $12,492,000. Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC increased its position in ASA Gold and Precious Metals by 24.0% in 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 purchasing an additional 21,850 shares during the last quarter. Sprott Inc. bought a new position in ASA Gold and Precious Metals during the fourth quarter valued at $3,239,000. Finally, Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of ASA Gold and Precious Metals in the 4th quarter worth $255,000.

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Stock Up 4.4 %

Shares of NYSE:ASA traded up $1.30 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $30.81. The company's stock had a trading volume of 73,664 shares, compared to its average volume of 53,578. ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited has a 12 month low of $16.97 and a 12 month high of $31.94. The firm's 50 day simple moving average is $27.90 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $24.02.

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a semi-annual dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, May 14th. Stockholders of record on Monday, May 5th will be issued a $0.03 dividend. This represents a dividend yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, May 5th. 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

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.