ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (ASA)

NYSE: ASA · Real-Time Price · USD
21.01
-0.02 (-0.10%)
Oct 2, 2024, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
-0.10%
Market Cap 405.28M
Revenue (ttm) 2.36M
Net Income (ttm) 62.61M
Shares Out 19.29M
EPS (ttm) 3.25
PE Ratio 6.47
Forward PE n/a
Dividend $0.03 (0.14%)
Ex-Dividend Date May 3, 2024
Volume 22,759
Open 20.99
Previous Close 21.03
Day's Range 20.99 - 21.17
52-Week Range 12.80 - 21.51
Beta 1.20
Analysts n/a
Price Target n/a
Earnings Date Oct 15, 2024

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
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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 un...

5 weeks 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...

3 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.

5 months 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 ...

5 months 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 ...

5 months 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.

5 months 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...

6 months 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...

6 months 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 ...

6 months 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...

Other symbols: ZTR
6 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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.

7 months 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.

Other symbols: ADXAGIGOLDORLA
8 months 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...

8 months 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

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 $0.01 per common share of the Company. The distribution is payable on Nove...

1 year ago - Business Wire

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.

1 year 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,...

Other symbols: EDDEOSGGNGNTPCKPMFPML
1 year 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 ...

1 year ago - Business Wire

The Month In Closed-End Funds: February 2023

For the second month in three, equity CEFs (-2.68% on a NAV basis) on average witnessed negative performance. While their fixed income CEF cohorts (-1.79%) posted losses, also for the second month in ...

Other symbols: CHNSTKTWN
1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

Why ASA Gold and Precious Metals Could Perform Well

Gold is on the rise, driven by strong and compelling macroeconomic and geopolitical factors. Investors should consider ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited, as this asset management company has a high...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

The Month In Closed-End Funds: December 2022

For the first month in three, equity CEFs (-3.12% on a NAV basis) on average witnessed negative performance. While their fixed income CEF cohorts (-0.28%) posted losses for the fourth month in five.

Other symbols: CAFCEEEDFFAXJOFTDFTEI
1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited Announces Appointment of Director Alexander G. Merk and Distribution Declaration

PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (the “Company”) (NYSE: ASA) announced that Mr. Alexander (Axel) G. Merk has been appointed by the Board, on the recommendation of...

2 years ago - Business Wire

CEF Insights: ASA's Merk Investments On Gold Sector Opportunities

The US and global economies, as well as expectations for 2022.

2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

ASA Gold Trades Below Book Value

With the geopolitical uncertainty and fear created by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, investors are returning to a classic hedge: precious metals. With a ban on Russian oil exports leading to more in...

2 years ago - GuruFocus