Walleye Capital LLC Invests $346,000 in ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (NYSE:ASA)

Walleye Capital LLC bought a new position in ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (NYSE:ASA - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 17,111 shares of the investment management company's stock, valued at approximately $346,000. Walleye Capital LLC owned approximately 0.08% of ASA Gold and Precious Metals as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in ASA. Matrix Trust Co lifted its holdings in shares of ASA Gold and Precious Metals by 625.7% during the fourth quarter. Matrix Trust Co now owns 34,988 shares of the investment management company's stock valued at $707,000 after purchasing an additional 30,167 shares in the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new position in shares of ASA Gold and Precious Metals during the 4th quarter valued at $12,492,000. Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of 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 acquiring an additional 21,850 shares during the period. Sprott Inc. purchased a new stake 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 ASA Gold and Precious Metals in the fourth quarter worth about $255,000.

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:ASA traded up $0.26 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $30.03. The company's stock had a trading volume of 47,567 shares, compared to its average volume of 54,461. The company has a 50-day moving average of $27.54 and a 200-day moving average of $23.78. ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited has a 12 month low of $16.97 and a 12 month high of $31.94.

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a semi-annual dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, May 14th. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 5th will be issued a dividend of $0.03 per share. This represents a yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date 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.