ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (NYSE:ASA - Get Free Report)'s stock price reached a new 52-week high on Monday . The company traded as high as $30.91 and last traded at $30.81, with a volume of 28510 shares. The stock had previously closed at $30.01.
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Stock Performance
The firm's 50 day moving average price is $25.86 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $22.65.
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Increases Dividend
The firm also recently announced a semi-annual dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, May 14th. Investors of record on Monday, May 5th will be given a $0.03 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, May 5th. This represents a yield of 0.2%. This is an increase from ASA Gold and Precious Metals's previous semi-annual dividend of $0.02.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On ASA Gold and Precious Metals
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC boosted its holdings in shares of ASA Gold and Precious Metals by 140.7% in the 4th quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 1,307 shares of the investment management company's stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 764 shares during the last quarter. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of ASA Gold and Precious Metals by 47.5% during the 4th quarter. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors LLC now owns 2,014 shares of the investment management company's stock worth $41,000 after acquiring an additional 649 shares during the period. Covestor Ltd lifted its holdings in ASA Gold and Precious Metals by 17.2% during the 4th quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 4,825 shares of the investment management company's stock valued at $98,000 after purchasing an additional 707 shares during the last quarter. Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of ASA Gold and Precious Metals during the 4th quarter worth about $255,000. Finally, Walleye Capital LLC bought a new position in ASA Gold and Precious Metals in the 4th quarter valued at about $346,000.
About ASA Gold and Precious Metals
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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.
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