SEC Form 13F Summary: ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd
Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F Information Table submitted by ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd for the reporting period ending March 31, 2019. The form discloses the investment manager's holdings in equity securities as required by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Key Financial Metrics and Holdings
The filing details a portfolio concentrated in the gold and precious metals mining sector. The total value of reported holdings is approximately $115.56 million (sum of Column 4 values). The portfolio consists of 16 distinct issuers, all held with Sole voting authority.
| Issuer | Shares Held | Value ($000s) | Voting Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrick Gold Corporation | 2,278,924 | 31,251 | Sole |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd | 450,000 | 19,575 | Sole |
| Newmont Mining Corp | 570,368 | 17,885 | Sole |
| B2Gold Corp | 1,594,338 | 4,463 | Sole |
| Alamos Gold Inc | 875,000 | 4,441 | Sole |
| Mag Silver Corp | 325,000 | 3,465 | Sole |
| Golden Star Res Ltd | 580,000 | 2,344 | Sole |
| Iamgold Corp | 675,000 | 2,342 | Sole |
| Kinross Gold Corp | 800,000 | 2,755 | Sole |
| Pretium Res Inc | 725,000 | 6,206 | Sole |
| Royal Gold Inc | 150,000 | 10,912 | Sole |
| Compania De Minas Buenavent | 699,000 | 12,079 | Sole |
| Franco Nevada Corp | 160,000 | 12,008 | Sole |
| Goldcorp Inc | 932,400 | 10,667 | Sole |
| SSR Mining Inc | 100,000 | 1,264 | Sole |
Note: The filing does not provide data on revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd, as Form 13F reports only equity holdings.
Material Changes and Outlook
The filing text does not provide comparative data against the prior period (December 31, 2018), nor does it contain management commentary, guidance, risk factors, or contingencies. It is a statutory disclosure of holdings only.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Portfolio Concentration: The top three holdings (Barrick Gold, Agnico Eagle, Newmont) represent approximately 58% of the total reported portfolio value.
- Asset Class: 100% of reported holdings are in gold and precious metals mining companies or royalty/streaming firms.
- Voting Control: The manager exercises sole voting authority over all reported positions.
- Missing Data: This document does not disclose the manager's own financial health, cash position, or leverage.