ASA Gold and Precious Metals Ltd

ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd. operates as a closed-end precious metals and mining investment fund. It engages in the investment in the securities of companies engaged in the exploration, mining and processing of gold, silver, platinum, diamonds and other precious metals. The company was founded by Charles Engelhard on June 12, 1958 and is headquartered in Portland, ME.

ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd. engages in the investment in the securities of companies engaged in the exploration, mining, and processing of gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, and other precious metals. The company was founded by Charles Engelhard on June 12, 1958 and is headquartered in Portland, ME.

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 inflation, the old idea of owning gold – and gold stocks – is coming back.

ASA Gold Trades Below Book Value

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The Month In Closed-End Funds: October 2021

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ASA is a closed-end precious metals fund with an inception date in 1958. In April 2019, a new investment advisor, Merk Investments LLC, was hired. They re-positioned the portfolio away from larger cap mining companies toward smaller exploration and development companies.

ASA Looks Attractive At This Price Level

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If the labor market recovery stalls, interest rates and the dollar will fall. Inflation will stay elevated even if the labor recovery stalls.

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ASA is a smart, diversified gold/silver miner choice to own as Federal Reserve monetary policy continues in the experimental territory.

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ASA now offers investors a diversified list of gold/silver exploration and development companies. Selling at a discount of -18% to NAV, now may be a terrific time to add exposure to smaller precious metal miners.

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