GraniteShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:BAR) Short Interest Update

GraniteShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:BAR) was the recipient of a large drop in short interest in the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 295,361 shares, a drop of 56.3% from the January 29th total of 676,288 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,687,361 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.2 days. Currently, 0.8% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Currently, 0.8% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,687,361 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.2 days.

Institutional Trading of GraniteShares Gold Trust

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Archer Investment Corp bought a new position in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Global Retirement Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust in the fourth quarter worth about $47,000. Advisory Services Network LLC bought a new position in GraniteShares Gold Trust during the third quarter valued at approximately $81,000. Tucker Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust in the fourth quarter valued at $98,000. Finally, Kestra Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust in the 4th quarter worth $156,000.

GraniteShares Gold Trust Stock Performance

BAR traded up $0.52 during trading on Friday, reaching $51.71. 207,290 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,805,915. GraniteShares Gold Trust has a 12 month low of $27.95 and a 12 month high of $54.63. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $47.07 and its 200 day moving average is $41.38.

More GraniteShares Gold Trust News

Here are the key news stories impacting GraniteShares Gold Trust this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Gold’s safe‑haven bid from U.S.–Iran tensions and tariff worries is keeping bullion firm above key levels, supporting demand for gold exposure like BAR. Gold (XAUUSD) Maintains Bullish Momentum Above $5,000 Ahead of PPI Data
• Positive Sentiment: Technical analysts see a bull pennant / upside breakout setup and key Fibonacci/50‑day support holding — a setup that could lift gold (and BAR) if momentum resumes. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Pennant Signals Potential Upside Breakout
• Positive Sentiment: Major bank and industry notes remain constructive on the bull market (Bank of America sees a path to $6,000; other strategists project even higher nominal peaks), underpinning longer‑term interest in gold trusts. Despite consolidating below $5,200, gold still has a path to $6,000, says Bank of America
• Positive Sentiment: BAR‑specific: Short interest plunged ~56% in February to ~295k shares (0.8% of float), sharply reducing near‑term short pressure and potentially amplifying upside on continued inflows or price spikes. (Proprietary short‑interest update)
• Neutral Sentiment: Some market pieces note gold trading sideways within a tight range ahead of U.S. PPI and talks — consolidation that could precede a directional move but doesn’t guarantee one. Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to See Tight Range
• Neutral Sentiment: WSJ and other outlets describe gold as steady/edging higher as market participants digest diplomatic developments — informative but not market‑moving on its own. Gold Edges Higher as Traders Digest U.S.-Iran Talks
• Negative Sentiment: Reports of profit‑taking (notably in silver) and occasional pullbacks could weigh on short‑term precious‑metals flows and pressure BAR if bullion retreats. Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Silver Dives 2.5% Amid Profit‑Taking
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts warn a hawkish Fed or a stronger USD could cap further gold gains, creating downside risk for BAR if macro tightening resumes. Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Tariffs vs. Fed Policy – Gold’s $5,250 Break?

GraniteShares Gold Trust Company Profile

The GraniteShares Gold Trust (BAR) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the LBMA Gold Price index. The fund tracks the gold spot price, less trust expenses and liabilities, using physically held gold stored and secured in vaults in London. BAR was launched on Aug 31, 2017 and is managed by GraniteShares.