SEC Form 13F Summary: ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd
Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F Information Table submitted by ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd for the reporting period ending June 30, 2018. The document discloses the company's holdings in equity securities as of the end of the quarter. It does not contain operational financial statements, revenue data, or management commentary regarding the company's own business performance.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics for ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd. Instead, it lists the value and quantity of securities held by the company. The total value of the reported holdings is approximately $112,692,000 (sum of Column 4 values).
| Issuer | Shares Held | Value ($000s) | Voting Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neumont Mining Corp | 570,368 | 21,509 | Sole |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd | 450,000 | 20,624 | Sole |
| Randgold Resources Ltd | 229,100 | 17,661 | Sole |
| Royal Gold Inc | 190,000 | 17,640 | Sole |
| Barrick Gold Corp | 1,125,000 | 14,771 | Sole |
| Goldcorp Inc | 932,400 | 12,783 | Sole |
| Franco Nevada Corp | 160,000 | 11,687 | Sole |
| Compania de Minas Buenaventura | 699,000 | 9,527 | Sole |
| Alamos Gold Inc | 875,000 | 4,989 | Sole |
| Pretium Resources Inc | 725,000 | 5,322 | Sole |
| Tahoe Resources Inc | 708,200 | 3,488 | Sole |
| MAG Silver Corp | 325,000 | 3,513 | Sole |
| Kinross Gold Corp | 800,000 | 3,008 | Sole |
| Golden Star Resources Ltd | 2,900,000 | 1,958 | Sole |
| Iamgold Corp | 350,000 | 2,034 | Sole |
| New Gold Inc | 500,000 | 1,040 | Sole |
| B2Gold Corp | 1,594,338 | 4,139 | Sole |
Material Changes and Outlook
The filing text does not provide comparative data against the prior period (March 31, 2018), nor does it include guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, or contingencies. Form 13F filings are strictly disclosure documents regarding investment holdings and do not contain forward-looking statements or operational analysis.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Portfolio Concentration: Verify the top 5 holdings (Newmont, Agnico Eagle, Randgold, Royal Gold, Barrick) which represent a significant portion of the reported portfolio value.
- Valuation Basis: Confirm that the reported values reflect market prices as of June 30, 2018, and compare with current market prices to assess unrealized gains or losses.
- Investment Strategy: Note that the portfolio is heavily concentrated in the gold and precious metals mining sector, indicating a specialized investment mandate.
- Voting Rights: Confirm that ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd holds "Sole" voting authority for all listed positions, indicating direct control over these investments.
- Missing Data: Acknowledge that this document does not contain the company's own financial health metrics (revenue, debt, cash flow); those must be sourced from 10-K or 10-Q filings.