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, California. The report covers the quarter ended September 30, 2015, and was signed by David S. Lin, Principal Financial Officer, on October 16, 2015. The filing represents a standard holdings report with no amendments or restatements.
Key Financial Metrics
As a Form 13F filing, this document 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: $113,772,000 (reported as 113,772 in thousands).
- Number of Holdings: 21 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, margins, debt, or liquidity as these are not applicable to a 13F holdings report.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data against the prior quarter (June 30, 2015) to determine material changes in holdings or portfolio value. The document serves as a snapshot of holdings at the end of the reporting period.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Form 13F filings are regulatory disclosures of long-term equity positions and do not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies regarding the reporting manager's strategy or the underlying companies.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total portfolio value of approximately $113.8 million against the specific holdings listed in the full schedule (not included in this summary text).
- Confirm the 21 reported equity positions to understand the asset allocation strategy of ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd.
- Note that this filing does not disclose the manager's own financial health, only the assets under management reported for regulatory compliance.