Short Interest in GraniteShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:BAR) Declines By 13.0%
by Amy Steele · The Cerbat GemGraniteShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:BAR – Get Free Report) saw a significant decrease in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 272,598 shares, a decrease of 13.0% from the December 31st total of 313,423 shares. Approximately 0.8% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 781,770 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days. Based on an average daily volume of 781,770 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days. Approximately 0.8% of the company’s stock are sold short.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On GraniteShares Gold Trust
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in BAR. Archer Investment Corp bought a new position in GraniteShares Gold Trust in the 2nd quarter valued at $30,000. Advisory Services Network LLC bought a new position in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust in the third quarter worth about $81,000. IFP Advisors Inc grew its holdings in shares of GraniteShares Gold Trust by 7.0% in the second quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 5,077 shares of the company’s stock worth $166,000 after purchasing an additional 333 shares during the last quarter. Citadel Advisors LLC purchased a new position in GraniteShares Gold Trust in the 3rd quarter worth about $201,000. Finally, Lido Advisors LLC bought a new stake in GraniteShares Gold Trust during the 2nd quarter valued at about $205,000.
GraniteShares Gold Trust Stock Performance
NYSEARCA BAR traded up $2.63 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $48.48. 382,228 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,492,345. GraniteShares Gold Trust has a 52 week low of $27.95 and a 52 week high of $54.63. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $44.26 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $39.42.
More GraniteShares Gold Trust News
Here are the key news stories impacting GraniteShares Gold Trust this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Precious-metals rebound after heavy selling, drawing dip-buyers and technical recovery interest that directly supports gold ETFs like BAR. Gold, Silver Bounce Back After Sharp Selloff
- Positive Sentiment: J.P. Morgan reiterated a bullish long-term outlook, forecasting gold to reach $6,300/oz by end-2026 — a fundamental tailwind for BAR over the medium term. J.P. Morgan expects gold prices reach $6,300/oz by end 2026
- Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary suggests recent volatility was an extreme positioning event and that underlying thematic drivers (central-bank demand, long-term investor interest) remain intact — supportive for BAR if metals stabilize. Gold and silver rebound after historic wipeout
- Neutral Sentiment: Technical analysis and intra-day level guides show traders hunting for support zones (examples cited near recent lows); short-term trading ranges and base-building will determine if BAR keeps the rebound. Gold market analysis for February 3
- Negative Sentiment: The initial selloff was triggered in part by markets pricing a more hawkish Fed under President Trump’s nominee Kevin Warsh — that macro risk can push gold (and BAR) lower again if rate-tightening expectations rise. Gold, Silver Selloff Continues
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst headlines about the “historic wipeout” and volatile swings increase investor caution — elevated short-term risk and potential for renewed outflows from gold ETFs like BAR. What to Know About the Wild Swings in Gold and Silver
About GraniteShares Gold Trust
The GraniteShares Gold Trust (BAR) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the LBMA Gold Price index. The fund tracks the gold spot price, less trust expenses and liabilities, using physically held gold stored and secured in vaults in London. BAR was launched on Aug 31, 2017 and is managed by GraniteShares.