SEC Filing Summary: ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd (13F-HR)
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 13F-HR is a quarterly holdings report filed by ASA (Bermuda) Limited, an institutional investment manager, for the period ended September 30, 2005. The report was signed by Robert J.A. Irwin on November 3, 2005. The filing discloses equity securities held by the manager in the United States.
Key Financial Metrics
Total Portfolio Value: $119,371,000 (reported in thousands).
Total Number of Holdings: 7 positions.
Portfolio Composition: The portfolio is concentrated in the gold and precious metals mining sector. All reported positions are common stocks or sponsored ADRs with sole voting authority.
| Issuer | Shares Held | Value ($000s) | Voting Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrick Gold Corporation | 730,000 | 18,272 | Sole |
| Compania de Minas Buenaventura | 900,000 | 20,691 | Sole |
| Goldcorp Inc. | 600,000 | 12,024 | Sole |
| Harmony Gold Mining Limited | 2,166,400 | 18,544 | Sole |
| Meridian Gold | 600,000 | 13,146 | Sole |
| Newmont Mining Corporation | 520,368 | 20,310 | Sole |
| Placer Dome, Inc. | 1,065,312 | 16,384 | Sole |
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide data for the prior comparable period (June 30, 2005). Consequently, material changes in holdings, value, or sector allocation cannot be determined from this document alone.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Form 13F filings are regulatory disclosures of holdings and do not contain management commentary, financial guidance, risk factors, or outlook statements. No such information is present in this filing.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the current market value of the 7 holdings, as the reported values are as of September 30, 2005.
- Confirm whether any of the listed issuers (e.g., Placer Dome, Barrick Gold) have undergone mergers, acquisitions, or delistings since the filing date.
- Check subsequent 13F filings to determine if the manager has altered its concentration in the gold mining sector.
- Validate that the "Sole" voting authority status remains accurate for all positions.