72,400 ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited $ASA Shares Sold by Uncommon Cents Investing Inc

by · The Markets Daily

Uncommon Cents Investing Inc decreased its holdings in shares of ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (NYSE:ASA – Free Report) by 17.7% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 336,449 shares of the investment management company’s stock after selling 72,400 shares during the period. ASA Gold and Precious Metals makes up 3.9% of Uncommon Cents Investing Inc’s portfolio, making the stock its 2nd biggest holding. Uncommon Cents Investing Inc’s holdings in ASA Gold and Precious Metals were worth $18,757,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in ASA. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in shares of ASA Gold and Precious Metals in the 1st quarter worth approximately $31,000. Group One Trading LLC bought a new stake in shares of ASA Gold and Precious Metals in the 1st quarter worth approximately $50,000. Trust Co. of Vermont bought a new stake in shares of ASA Gold and Precious Metals in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $47,000. Sanctuary Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in ASA Gold and Precious Metals during the first quarter valued at approximately $201,000. Finally, Lido Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in ASA Gold and Precious Metals during the first quarter valued at approximately $204,000.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of ASA Gold and Precious Metals from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Thursday, October 8th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating. According to MarketBeat, ASA Gold and Precious Metals currently has a consensus rating of “Buy”.

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ASA Gold and Precious Metals Stock Down 0.7%

ASA Gold and Precious Metals stock opened at $52.16 on Wednesday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $58.74 and a 200 day moving average price of $58.99. ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited has a 52 week low of $43.20 and a 52 week high of $83.20.

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, November 12th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 5th will be paid a dividend of $0.05 per share. This represents a yield of 19.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 5th.

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Company Profile

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ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (NYSE: ASA) is a closed-end investment company focused on the global precious-metals sector. The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in companies involved in the exploration, development, and production of gold, silver, platinum-group metals, and other precious metals.

Its portfolio generally consists of publicly traded mining and metals companies, including producers, developers, and exploration companies. ASA may also invest in businesses that provide related exposure to precious-metals prices and the mining industry.

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