Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (NYSE:ASA - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 12,602 shares of the investment management company's stock, valued at approximately $255,000. Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors Inc. owned approximately 0.06% of ASA Gold and Precious Metals at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Matrix Trust Co raised its stake in ASA Gold and Precious Metals by 625.7% during the 4th quarter. Matrix Trust Co now owns 34,988 shares of the investment management company's stock valued at $707,000 after buying an additional 30,167 shares during the last quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio purchased a new stake in shares of ASA Gold and Precious Metals during the third quarter worth about $10,156,000. Raymond James Financial Inc. purchased a new stake in ASA Gold and Precious Metals during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $12,492,000. Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in ASA Gold and Precious Metals by 24.0% during the fourth quarter. Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 112,923 shares of the investment management company's stock valued at $2,283,000 after acquiring an additional 21,850 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sprott Inc. bought a new stake in shares of ASA Gold and Precious Metals in the fourth quarter worth about $3,239,000.
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Stock Down 1.7 %
Shares of NYSE:ASA traded down $0.49 during trading on Thursday, reaching $27.61. The company's stock had a trading volume of 104,693 shares, compared to its average volume of 54,087. ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited has a 12 month low of $15.57 and a 12 month high of $30.99. The firm's 50 day simple moving average is $25.86 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $22.65.
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Increases Dividend
The business also recently announced a semi-annual dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, May 14th. Stockholders of record on Monday, May 5th will be given a dividend of $0.03 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, May 5th. This is a positive change from ASA Gold and Precious Metals's previous semi-annual dividend of $0.02. This represents a dividend yield of 0.2%.
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Company Profile
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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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