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 calendar quarter ended September 30, 2018, and was signed by David S. Lin, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, on October 31, 2018.
Key Financial Metrics
As a Form 13F filing, this document reports equity holdings rather than the company's own operational financials (revenue, profit, cash flow, or debt). The following metrics are disclosed regarding the manager's portfolio:
- Total Portfolio Value: $127,754,000 (reported as 127,754 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, margins, debt, or liquidity for ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd itself, as this form is designed to disclose investment positions, not corporate performance.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data against the prior quarter (June 30, 2018) 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
This filing type does not contain management commentary, future guidance, risk factors, or contingencies regarding the manager's strategy or the underlying securities. It is a regulatory disclosure of current equity positions.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total portfolio value of approximately $127.8 million against the specific 17 holdings listed in the full schedule (not included in this summary text).
- Confirm the reporting manager's identity as ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd (File Number: 028-11034).
- Note that this report does not reflect the financial health of ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd as an operating entity, but rather its status as an investment manager.