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, California. The report covers the calendar quarter ended September 30, 2013, and was signed by Rodney D. Yee (COO, CFO, and Treasurer) on October 31, 2013.
Key Financial Metrics
As a Form 13F filing, this document reports equity holdings rather than the company's own operational financials (revenue, profit, cash flow, or debt). The following metrics relate to the manager's reported portfolio:
- Total Portfolio Value: $197,445,000 (reported as 197,445 in thousands).
- Number of Holdings: 17 distinct entries.
- Other Included Managers: 0.
Note: The filing text does not provide values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd itself, as this form is designed to disclose investment positions, not corporate performance.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data against the prior quarter (June 30, 2013) to determine material changes in holdings or portfolio value. The document is a standalone snapshot of holdings as of the reporting date.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Form 13F filings do not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies regarding the manager's future strategy. The document includes a standard disclaimer stating that the SEC has not reviewed the information for accuracy or completeness.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific 17 equity holdings listed in the full Schedule 13F (not included in this summary text) to understand the portfolio composition.
- Confirm the total value of $197.4 million against the manager's latest 10-Q or 10-K filings for a complete financial picture.
- Check subsequent 13F filings to track changes in the portfolio size and specific positions.
- Review the manager's regulatory history for any amendments or restatements related to this period.