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, CA. The report covers the calendar quarter ended June 30, 2013, and was signed on August 6, 2013, by Rodney D. Yee (COO, CFO, and Treasurer).
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 key metrics provided are:
- Total Value of Reported Holdings: $183,651,000 (reported in thousands).
- Number of Holdings Reported: 17 entries.
- Other Included Managers: 0.
The filing text does not provide data on the manager's own revenue, profit margins, liquidity, or debt levels.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data for the prior period (March 31, 2013) or detail specific material changes in holdings, such as purchases or sales, within the summary section provided.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This form is a regulatory disclosure of holdings and does not contain management commentary, future guidance, risk factors, or contingencies regarding the manager's operations or the securities held.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific list of 17 securities held and their individual values in the full Information Table (not included in this summary text).
- Confirm whether the $183.65 million total represents the full portfolio or a subset of managed assets.
- Check for subsequent amendments or restatements filed after August 6, 2013.
- Review the manager's Form ADV for broader business context, fee structures, and risk disclosures not present in Form 13F.