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, 2014, and was signed by David S. Lin, Principal Financial Officer and Controller, on February 6, 2015.
Key Financial Metrics
As a Form 13F filing, this document reports equity holdings rather than the company's own operating financials (revenue, profit, cash flow, or debt). The following metrics relate to the manager's reported portfolio:
- Total Value of Reported Holdings: $154,357,000 (reported in thousands).
- Number of Holdings Reported: 18 entries.
- Other Included Managers: 0 (No other managers are included in this report).
Note: The filing text does not provide data on the manager's own revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data for the prior period (e.g., Q3 2014) to calculate material changes in holdings value or composition. The report indicates this is a standard holdings report, not an amendment or restatement.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Form 13F filings are statutory disclosures of equity positions and do not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies regarding the manager's future performance. 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 $154.4 million against the specific 18 holdings listed in the full schedule (not provided in the summary text).
- Confirm the reporting manager's identity as ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd (File Number: 028-11034).
- Note that this document reflects holdings as of Dec 31, 2014, and does not disclose the manager's internal financial health or operational metrics.