SEC Filing Summary: ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd (13F-HR)
Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F-HR submitted by ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd, an institutional investment manager based in San Mateo, CA. The report covers the calendar quarter ended June 30, 2017, and was signed by David S. Lin, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, on July 27, 2017.
Key Financial Metrics
As a Form 13F filing, this document reports equity holdings rather than the company's own operating financials (revenue, profit, cash flow, or debt). The following portfolio metrics are disclosed:
- Total Portfolio Value: $161,397,000 (reported as 161,397 in thousands).
- Number of Holdings: 17 distinct entries.
- Other Included Managers: 0 (No other managers are included in this report).
Note: The filing text does not provide values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd itself, as this form is designed to disclose investment positions, not operational performance.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data for the prior quarter or year-over-year changes in portfolio composition or value. Consequently, material changes versus the prior comparable period cannot be determined from this document alone.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Form 13F filings are statutory reports of holdings and do not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or disclosures of contingencies. The document includes a standard disclaimer stating that the SEC has not reviewed the information for accuracy or completeness.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total portfolio value of approximately $161.4 million against the specific holdings listed in the full schedule (not provided in this summary text).
- Confirm the 17 reported equity positions to understand the fund's sector concentration.
- Note that this filing does not reflect the operational financial health of ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd, only its investment assets.
- Check for subsequent amendments or updated filings for periods after June 30, 2017.