SEC Filing Summary: ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd (Form 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, 2016, and was signed by David S. Lin, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, on January 30, 2017.
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: $156,718,000 (reported 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 as these are not applicable to a 13F holdings report.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data against the prior period (September 30, 2016) 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 statutory disclosures of equity positions and do not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingency plans. 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 $156.7 million against the specific holdings listed in the full schedule (not included in this summary text).
- Confirm the 17 reported equity positions to understand the manager's sector concentration.
- Note that this report reflects holdings as of December 31, 2016, and does not reflect subsequent trading activity.
- Ensure the signatory, David S. Lin, remains the authorized representative for the firm.