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 September 30, 2017. The document was signed by David S. Lin, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, on November 1, 2017.
Key Financial Metrics
As a Form 13F-HR, this filing discloses equity holdings rather than the company's own operational financials (revenue, profit, cash flow, or debt). The following portfolio metrics are reported:
- Total Portfolio Value: $167,538,000 (reported as 167,538 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 reports investment positions held by the manager.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data against the prior quarter (June 30, 2017) to determine material changes in holdings or portfolio value. The report is a standalone snapshot of holdings as of the reporting date.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Form 13F filings are statutory disclosures of holdings and do not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies regarding the manager's future performance or strategy. The filing includes a standard disclaimer that the SEC has not reviewed the information for accuracy or completeness.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total portfolio value of approximately $167.5 million against the manager's latest 10-Q or 10-K if available for operational context.
- Confirm the specific 17 equity positions held, as the summary table lists the count but not the individual ticker symbols in this excerpt.
- Note that this report reflects holdings as of September 30, 2017, and does not reflect subsequent trading activity.
- Ensure the filing is not an amendment; the cover page indicates this is a standard holdings report.