SEC Form 13F Summary: ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd
Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F Information Table submitted by ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd for the reporting period ending June 30, 2013. The document discloses the company's holdings in equity securities as required by the Securities and Exchange Commission. It does not contain operational financial statements for ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd itself.
Key Financial Metrics and Holdings
The filing details a portfolio of 18 equity positions, primarily concentrated in the gold, precious metals, and mining sectors. The total value of the reported holdings is approximately $139.9 million (sum of Column 4 values).
| Issuer | Shares Held | Value ($000s) | Voting Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golcorp Inc. | 1,082,400 | 26,768 | Sole |
| Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd | 429,300 | 11,823 | Sole |
| Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold | 550,000 | 15,186 | Sole |
| Barick Gold Corp | 1,150,000 | 18,101 | Sole |
| Newmont Mining Corp | 620,368 | 18,580 | Sole |
| Tahoe Resources Inc. | 923,200 | 13,083 | Sole |
| Randgold Res Ltd | 419,700 | 26,882 | Sole |
| Other Holdings (11 issuers) | Various | 29,515 | Sole |
Note: Revenue, profit, cash flow, debt, and liquidity metrics for ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd are not provided in this filing.
Material Changes
This filing is a snapshot of holdings as of June 30, 2013. The document does not provide comparative data against the prior quarter or year, nor does it detail specific changes in position size or value relative to previous periods.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or specific risk factors regarding the company's future performance. It strictly lists current equity positions. All reported voting authority is classified as "Sole," indicating the manager has full discretion over these securities.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total portfolio value of approximately $139.9 million against the company's total assets in its most recent 10-K or 10-Q.
- Confirm the concentration risk, as the portfolio is heavily weighted toward gold and precious metals equities (e.g., Barrick, Newmont, Goldcorp).
- Check subsequent filings to determine if these positions were maintained, increased, or liquidated in the following quarter.
- Review the company's own financial statements for liquidity and debt metrics, as this Form 13F does not contain them.