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 December 31, 2015, and was signed by David S. Lin, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, on February 3, 2016.
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 key metrics provided are:
- Total Value of Reported Holdings: $111,268,000 (reported as 111,268 in thousands).
- Number of Holdings Reported: 21 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 for the prior period (e.g., Q3 2015) to calculate material changes in holdings value or composition. The report is a standalone snapshot of holdings as of the period end.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This form is a regulatory disclosure of equity positions and does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or details on contingencies. The filing includes a standard disclaimer that the SEC has not reviewed the information for accuracy or completeness.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific list of 21 equity securities held by ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd (not included in the summary text provided).
- Confirm the total market value of $111.27 million against the sum of individual holdings in the full schedule.
- Check for any subsequent amendments filed after February 3, 2016, that may alter these holdings.
- Review the full Form 13F to identify the specific tickers and share counts for the 21 reported entries.