abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (NYSEARCA:SGOL) Sees Unusually-High Trading Volume – Still a Buy?

Shares of abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (NYSEARCA:SGOL) saw strong trading volume on Thursday . 19,387,703 shares were traded during trading, an increase of 196% from the previous session’s volume of 6,539,530 shares.The stock last traded at $49.21 and had previously closed at $51.24.

More abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF News

Here are the key news stories impacting abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF this week:

• Positive Sentiment: World Gold Council and market strategists say 2025–26’s surge in gold reflects a structural shift in demand (central banks, risk hedging) rather than speculative froth — a bullish backdrop for SGOL’s bullion holdings. Gold’s record run in 2025 marked a structural shift, not a speculative peak – World Gold Council’s Joe Cavatoni
• Positive Sentiment: Large institutional allocations are rising — e.g., Tether says it may allocate up to 10–15% of its portfolio to physical gold — which supports long-term ETF demand and could underpin SGOL inflows. Tether CEO aims to allocate up to 15% of its portfolio to gold
• Positive Sentiment: Gold ETFs have moved into top momentum tiers as bullion approaches fresh highs, meaning SGOL is benefiting from strong ETF-level momentum and investor flows. Gold ETFs Hit Elite Momentum Tier: These 5 Funds Lead The Charge As Bullion Eyes $5,600
• Neutral Sentiment: Fundamentals cited across coverage — central-bank buying, dollar weakness and expectations of easier Fed policy — support higher gold over time but leave timing and volatility uncertain for traders. Gold’s Glittering Run Pushes Prices Above $5,500
• Neutral Sentiment: Intraday technical guides and trading levels are being updated as momentum extends; this is useful for active traders in SGOL but doesn’t change the bullion case. Gold market analysis for January 29 – key intra-day price entry levels for active traders
• Negative Sentiment: Short-term profit-taking and technical corrections have pulled gold back from intraday record highs, pressuring SGOL despite the bullish backdrop. Expect volatility as traders lock gains. Gold, silver back down from record highs on profit taking
• Negative Sentiment: Fed commentary downplaying the rally could temper safe-haven flows if investors perceive less urgency for rate cuts or policy loosening, adding near-term downside risk for gold-focused ETFs. Powell dismisses gold’s rally above $5,300, says Fed is not losing credibility

abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF Price Performance

The business has a 50 day moving average price of $42.31 and a 200 day moving average price of $37.75.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Crewe Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF in the second quarter worth about $27,000. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Sound Income Strategies LLC bought a new stake in abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF during the third quarter worth $34,000. Glass Jacobson Investment Advisors llc acquired a new stake in abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF in the third quarter valued at $37,000. Finally, Anfield Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at about $37,000.

abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF Company Profile

The abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the LBMA Gold Price index. The fund seeks to track the spot price for gold, less trust expenses holding costs, holding physical gold bars. SGOL was launched on Sep 9, 2009 and is managed by Abrdn.