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 September 30, 2017. The form discloses the investment manager's holdings of equity securities as required by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Key Financial Metrics and Holdings
The filing details a portfolio focused exclusively on the precious metals and mining sector. The total value of reported holdings is approximately $133,533,000 (sum of Column 4 values). The portfolio consists of 18 distinct issuers, all held with Sole voting authority.
| Issuer | Shares Held | Value ($000s) | Voting Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neumont Mining Corp | 570,368 | 21,395 | Sole |
| Randgold Resources Ltd (ADR) | 254,100 | 24,815 | Sole |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd | 450,000 | 20,345 | Sole |
| Barrick Gold Corp | 1,125,000 | 18,101 | Sole |
| Royal Gold Inc | 190,000 | 16,348 | Sole |
| Franco Nevada Corp | 160,000 | 12,401 | Sole |
| Goldcorp Inc | 932,400 | 12,084 | Sole |
| Compania de Minas Buenaventura (ADR) | 699,000 | 8,940 | Sole |
| Pretium Resources Inc | 725,000 | 6,714 | Sole |
| Alamos Gold Inc | 875,000 | 5,914 | Sole |
| B2Gold Corp | 1,594,338 | 4,398 | Sole |
| Tahoe Resources Inc | 708,200 | 3,725 | Sole |
| Eldorado Gold Corp | 1,546,570 | 3,402 | Sole |
| Kinross Gold Corp | 800,000 | 3,392 | Sole |
| MAG Silver Corp | 275,000 | 3,080 | Sole |
| New Gold Inc | 500,000 | 1,855 | Sole |
| Asanko Gold Inc | 665,000 | 629 | Sole |
Note: Revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity metrics for ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd are not provided in this filing, as Form 13F reports only investment holdings, not the manager's operational financials.
Material Changes and Outlook
This filing does not contain comparative data against prior periods, management commentary, guidance, or risk factors. It serves strictly as a snapshot of holdings as of the reporting date. No unusual items or contingencies are disclosed in this document.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Portfolio Concentration: The top 5 holdings (Neumont, Randgold, Agnico Eagle, Barrick, Royal Gold) represent approximately 60% of the total reported value.
- Sector Focus: 100% of the disclosed portfolio is invested in gold and precious metals mining companies.
- Voting Control: The manager exercises sole voting authority over all reported positions.
- Instrument Type: The portfolio includes both common stock and American Depositary Receipts (ADRs).
- Data Limitation: This document does not reflect the total assets under management (AUM) of the firm, only the specific securities required to be reported under Section 13(f) of the Exchange Act.