SEC Filing Summary: ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd (13F-HR)
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 13F-HR is a quarterly holdings report filed by ASA Limited, an institutional investment manager, for the period ended June 30, 2007. The report was signed on August 13, 2007, by Robert J.A. Irwin, Chairman, President & Treasurer. The filing discloses equity securities held by the manager with sole voting authority.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing reports a total portfolio value of $189,041,000 across 7 distinct equity positions. The portfolio is heavily concentrated in the gold and precious metals mining sector. The filing does not provide data on revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity, as Form 13F is a disclosure of holdings rather than a financial performance statement.
| Issuer | Shares Held | Value ($000s) | Voting Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrick Gold Corporation | 925,000 | 26,890 | Sole |
| Compania de Minas Buenaventura | 900,000 | 33,714 | Sole |
| Goldcorp Inc. | 1,250,000 | 29,613 | Sole |
| Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited | 2,166,400 | 30,915 | Sole |
| Meridian Gold Inc. | 800,000 | 22,064 | Sole |
| Newmont Mining Corporation | 520,368 | 20,326 | Sole |
| Randgold Resources Limited | 1,150,000 | 25,519 | Sole |
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data for the prior quarter or year. Consequently, material changes in holdings, additions, or deletions relative to the previous reporting period cannot be determined from this document alone.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Form 13F filings do not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies. The document strictly lists current holdings and voting authority. No unusual items or restatements were indicated in this report.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Portfolio Concentration: The entire reported portfolio ($189 million) is invested in gold and precious metals mining equities.
- Largest Position: Compania de Minas Buenaventura represents the largest single holding by value at $33.7 million.
- Voting Control: ASA Limited holds sole voting authority for all 7 reported positions.
- Data Limitations: This filing does not disclose short positions, derivatives, or non-equity assets held by the manager.