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 quarter ended September 30, 2014, and was signed by David S. Lin, Principal Financial Officer and Controller, on October 16, 2014.
Key Financial Metrics
As a Form 13F filing, this document discloses equity holdings rather than the company's own operating financials (revenue, profit, cash flow, or debt). The filing provides the following aggregate data regarding the manager's portfolio:
- Total Portfolio Value: $182,140,000 (reported as 182,140 in thousands).
- Total Number of Holdings: 18 entries.
- Other Included Managers: 0 (No other managers are included in this report).
Note: The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, margins, debt, or liquidity for ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd itself, as this form reports external equity investments.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data against the prior quarter (June 30, 2014) 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 are statutory disclosures of holdings and do not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies regarding the reporting manager's future performance or strategy. The filing includes a standard disclaimer that the SEC has not reviewed the information for accuracy or completeness.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific list of 18 equity holdings and their individual values, which are detailed in the schedules not fully reproduced in the provided text summary.
- Confirm the total portfolio value of approximately $182.1 million represents the full scope of reportable holdings for this manager.
- Note that this filing reflects positions held as of September 30, 2014, and does not indicate current market values or subsequent trading activity.