Euro Pacific Asset Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Western Copper & Gold Corp (NYSE:WRN - Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 695,500 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $828,000. Euro Pacific Asset Management LLC owned 0.35% of Western Copper & Gold at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Separately, Rathbones Group PLC purchased a new position in Western Copper & Gold during the second quarter worth about $31,000. Institutional investors own 21.96% of the company's stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several research analysts have weighed in on the stock. StockNews.com raised shares of Western Copper & Gold to a "sell" rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 15th. HC Wainwright reissued a "buy" rating and set a $4.25 price target on shares of Western Copper & Gold in a research report on Tuesday, September 17th. Finally, National Bank Financial raised shares of Western Copper & Gold to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Monday, September 30th.
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Western Copper & Gold Stock Performance
Shares of WRN traded up $0.02 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $1.29. 4,985,843 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 264,087. The company has a market capitalization of $255.72 million, a P/E ratio of -63.25 and a beta of 1.85. Western Copper & Gold Corp has a fifty-two week low of $0.95 and a fifty-two week high of $1.66. The company has a 50-day moving average of $1.19.
Western Copper & Gold Profile
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Western Copper and Gold Corporation, an exploration stage company, engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties in Canada. The company explores for gold, copper, silver, and molybdenum deposits. Its principal property is the Casino mineral property that comprise 1,136 full and partial quartz claims, and 55 placer claims located in Yukon, Canada.
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