ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (ASA)

NYSE: ASA · Real-Time Price · USD
30.40
+0.61 (2.05%)
At close: Apr 15, 2025, 4:00 PM
30.98
+0.58 (1.91%)
After-hours: Apr 15, 2025, 6:06 PM EDT
2.05%
Market Cap 578.07M
Revenue (ttm) 2.14M
Net Income (ttm) 115.30M
Shares Out 19.02M
EPS (ttm) 6.06
PE Ratio 4.91
Forward PE n/a
Dividend $0.05 (0.16%)
Ex-Dividend Date May 5, 2025
Volume 83,508
Open 29.90
Previous Close 29.79
Day's Range 29.90 - 30.55
52-Week Range 16.25 - 30.99
Beta 0.96
Analysts n/a
Price Target n/a
Earnings Date May 30, 2025

About ASA

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm invests in the public equity markets across the globe. It primarily invests in stocks of companies engaged in the exploration, mining or processing of gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, or other precious minerals. It also invests in exchange traded funds. The firm employs fundamental analysis with a bottom-up approach to create its portfolios. The firm obtains external research to complement its in-house research. The firm is focused on covering the metals and ... [Read more]

Sector Financials
Founded 1958
Country United States
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol ASA
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, ASA's revenue was $2.14 million, a decrease of -10.63% compared to the previous year's $2.39 million. Earnings were $115.30 million, an increase of 1085.48%.

Financial Statements

News

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8 days ago - Seeking Alpha

ASA: Gold Could Be Good Right Now, And This Fund Is A Nice Way To Get It

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited offers exposure to gold and precious metals, outperforming the S&P 500 and gold itself over various periods. The ASA closed-end fund invests in mining companies ra...

11 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Saba Capital Files Motion with U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to Invalidate ASA Gold and Precious Metals' Latest Unlawful Poison Pill

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saba Capital Management, L.P. (together with certain of its affiliates, “Saba”), the largest common shareholder of ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (NYSE: ASA) (“ASA” or...

13 days ago - Business Wire

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Fund Adopts Limited-Duration Shareholder Rights Plan

PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Rights Plan Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (“ASA” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ASA) has u...

15 days ago - Business Wire

Court Rules in Litigation Over ASA Gold and Precious Metals Fund Shareholder Rights Plans

PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Litigation Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (“ASA” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ASA) announ...

15 days ago - Business Wire

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited Announces Semi-Annual Distribution Declaration

PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (the “Company”) (NYSE: ASA) announced today that it has declared a distribution of $0.03 per common share of the Company payable ...

15 days ago - Business Wire

CEF Insights: Gold Sector Review And 2025 Outlook

Gold continues to trade near all-time highs. As the broader market sees interest rate cuts and improving inflation mixed with challenging federal deficits, an election, and other factors, where can in...

5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited Announces Distribution Declaration

PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (the “Company”) (NYSE: ASA) declared a distribution of $0.02 per common share of the Company. The distribution is payable on Nove...

6 months ago - Business Wire

ASA: Gold Stocks Cheap Versus Gold Price, Own At A Large Discount To NAV

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited is a closed-end fund with a long history, now focusing on junior gold miners. The fund has traded at a consistent discount to NAV, leading to activist investor inv...

10 months ago - Seeking Alpha

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited Announces Results of Vote at Annual General Meeting

PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited Announces Results of Vote at Annual General Meeting.

1 year ago - Business Wire

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Shareholders Elect Saba Capital Nominees to the Fund's Board of Directors

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saba Capital Management, L.P. (“Saba” or “we”), the largest common shareholder of ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (NYSE: ASA) (“ASA” or the “Fund”), today commented on ...

1 year ago - Business Wire

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Board Shareholders Elect Saba Capital Nominees to the Fund's Board of Directors

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saba Capital Management, L.P. (“Saba” or “we”), the largest common shareholder of ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (NYSE: ASA) (“ASA” or the “Fund”), today commented on ...

1 year ago - Business Wire

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited Announces Adoption of Discount Management Program

PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited Announces Adoption of Discount Management Program.

1 year ago - Business Wire

ISS Supports Saba Capital's Case for Change at ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saba Capital Management, L.P. (“Saba” or “we”), the largest common shareholder of ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (NYSE: ASA) (“ASA” or the “Fund”), today announced tha...

1 year ago - Business Wire

CEF Insights: ASA Gold Mining Opportunity Needs Shareholder Support

With current market dynamics, Merk Investments President and Chief Investment Officer sees significant upside potential in junior gold miners, the focus of ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited. At the...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited Announces Increase To Semi-Annual Distribution and Additional Voluntary Fee Waiver by its Adviser

PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (the “Company”) (NYSE: ASA) announced today that it has declared a distribution of $0.02 per common share of the Company payable ...

1 year ago - Business Wire

CEF Weekly Review: Saba Takes The Gloves Off

We review CEF market valuation and performance through the third week of March and highlight recent market action. Most CEF sectors saw lower NAVs due to the drop in stocks and Treasuries, but discoun...

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Mining The Gold Marketplace For Unique Opportunities

Our interview explores investing in gold and understanding the different investment options and approaches available to investors with a deep dive into small gold mining companies.

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

ASA Gold and Precious Metals: A Golden Opportunity Lost Its Luster

ASA Gold and Precious Metals provides exposure to difficult-to-access gold miners at a discount.

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1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

Saba Capital Files Lawsuit Against ASA Gold and Precious Metals and its Board of Directors Over Unlawful Shareholder Rights Plan

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saba Capital Management, L.P. (“Saba” or “we”), which manages certain investment funds that together beneficially own 16.9% of the outstanding shares of ASA Gold and Preciou...

1 year ago - Business Wire

ASA Gold and Precious Metals: Add Gold To Your Portfolio As A Hedge Against Financial Stress

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited is a closed-end fund that focuses on investing in gold miners and precious metals mining companies. The fund's yield is much lower than that of most closed-end fun...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

CEF Insights: Merk Investments On Gold, Precious Metals And Minerals Going Into 2024

Since fall 2022, the inflation rate has slowed but remains a significant issue as interest rates stand over 5% and geopolitical tensions remain heightened. Merk Investments President, Chief Investment...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

ASA: This Gold Fund Can Maintain The Purchasing Power Of Your Wealth

ASA: This Gold Fund Can Maintain The Purchasing Power Of Your Wealth.

2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

The Month In Closed-End Funds: March 2023

For the second consecutive month, equity CEFs (-0.26%) on average witnessed negative performance while their fixed income CEF cohorts (+0.87%) posted gains for the second month in three. At month end,...

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2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited Announces Distribution Declaration and Results of Vote at Annual General Meeting

PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (the “Company”) (NYSE: ASA) declared a distribution of $0.01 per common share of the Company. The distribution is payable on May ...

2 years ago - Business Wire