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 calendar quarter ended March 31, 2015, and was signed by David S. Lin, Principal Financial Officer and Controller, on April 17, 2015.
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 portfolio metrics are disclosed:
- Total Portfolio Value: $149,979,000 (reported as 149,979 in thousands).
- Number of Holdings: 19 distinct equity positions.
- Other Included Managers: 0 (No other managers are included in this report).
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 holdings, not corporate financial performance.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data against the prior quarter (December 31, 2014) to determine material changes in portfolio composition or value. The report is a standalone snapshot of holdings as of March 31, 2015.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Form 13F filings do not contain management guidance, future outlook, or risk factor disclosures regarding the manager's strategy. The document includes a standard disclaimer stating that the SEC has not reviewed the information for accuracy or completeness.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total value of $149.98 million against the specific 19 holdings listed in the full schedule (not included in this summary text).
- Confirm the reporting manager's identity as ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd (File Number: 028-11034).
- Note that this report reflects only long positions in equity securities and does not disclose short positions, derivatives, or non-equity assets.
- Check subsequent filings to track changes in the 19 reported positions.