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 June 30, 2005. The report was signed by Robert J.A. Irwin, Chairman, President & Treasurer, on August 11, 2005. The filing discloses equity securities held by the manager with sole voting and dispositive authority.
Key Financial Metrics
The report details a portfolio of 5 equity positions with a total reported value of $94,201,000. The filing does not provide data on revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity, as Form 13F is a disclosure of holdings rather than a financial performance statement.
| Issuer | Security Type | Shares Held | Value ($000s) | Voting Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compania de Minas Buenaventura | Sponsored ADR | 900,000 | 20,691 | Sole |
| Newmont Mining Corporation | Common Stock | 520,368 | 20,310 | Sole |
| Harmony Gold Mining Limited | Sponsored ADR | 2,166,400 | 18,544 | Sole |
| Barrick Gold Corporation | Common Stock | 730,000 | 18,272 | Sole |
| Placer Dome, Inc. | Common Stock | 1,065,312 | 16,384 | Sole |
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data for the prior quarter or year, nor does it explicitly list additions or deletions to the portfolio. Therefore, material changes versus the prior comparable period cannot be determined from this document alone.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Form 13F filings do not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies. The document strictly lists current holdings as of the reporting date.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total portfolio value of $94.2 million against the sum of individual holdings to ensure accuracy.
- Confirm the share counts for the five listed issuers (Barrick, Buenaventura, Harmony Gold, Newmont, Placer Dome) match current market records.
- Check subsequent filings to determine if these positions were maintained, increased, or liquidated in the following quarter.
- Note that the filing represents only the holdings of ASA (Bermuda) Limited and excludes any other included managers.