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 March 31, 2016, and was signed by David S. Lin, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, on April 26, 2016.
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 following metrics are reported regarding the manager's portfolio:
- Total Portfolio Value: $158,208,000 (reported as 158,208 in thousands).
- Number of Holdings: 21 entries.
- Other Included Managers: 0.
Note: The filing text does not provide values for revenue, profit, margins, debt, or liquidity as these are not applicable to a 13F holdings report.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data for the prior period (December 31, 2015) or detail specific changes in holdings, purchases, or sales. Therefore, material changes versus the prior comparable period cannot be determined from this document alone.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This form is a regulatory disclosure of holdings and does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies regarding the manager's future strategy or the performance of the underlying assets.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total portfolio value of approximately $158.2 million against the manager's latest 10-Q or 10-K filings for context on asset growth.
- Confirm the specific 21 equity positions held, as the summary table lists only the count and total value, not individual tickers.
- Note that this filing represents a "Holdings Report" (13F-HR) and does not disclose derivatives, foreign securities, or non-equity assets.