iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU) Shares Bought by Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc.

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. grew its stake in iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU) by 4.5% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,043,325 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after purchasing an additional 45,062 shares during the period. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc.’s holdings in iShares Gold Trust were worth $40,721,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of IAU. ORG Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust during the 4th quarter worth $32,000. North Star Investment Management Corp. grew its stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 125.7% during the 4th quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. now owns 860 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 479 shares during the period. Chilton Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of iShares Gold Trust by 162.8% in the fourth quarter. Chilton Capital Management LLC now owns 875 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 542 shares during the period. Finally, Smithfield Trust Co purchased a new stake in iShares Gold Trust during the fourth quarter worth about $36,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 59.67% of the company’s stock.

iShares Gold Trust Price Performance

Shares of IAU stock traded up $0.10 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $44.17. 2,826,654 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 6,834,762. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $43.62 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $40.27. iShares Gold Trust has a 1-year low of $34.35 and a 1-year high of $46.08.

About iShares Gold Trust

iShares Gold Trust (the Trust) is to own gold transferred to the Trust in exchange for shares issued by the Trust (Shares). Each Share represents a fractional undivided beneficial interest in the net assets of the Trust. The assets of the Trust consist of gold held by the Trust’s custodian on behalf of the Trust.