ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited Announces Semi-Annual Distribution Declaration
ASA Gold and Precious Metals (NYSE: ASA) has declared a distribution of $0.03 per common share, payable on May 14, 2025, to shareholders of record as of May 5, 2025. This represents a $0.01 increase compared to last year's distribution.
The Company, a non-diversified closed-end fund, has maintained uninterrupted distributions since 1959. ASA focuses on long-term capital appreciation through investments in precious metals and minerals companies. Their fundamental policy requires at least 80% of total assets to be invested in:
- Common shares of companies in precious metals exploration, mining, or processing
- Direct holdings of precious metals bullion
- Instruments representing precious metals interests
- Securities of investment companies tracking precious metals
The Company employs bottom-up fundamental analysis and detailed primary research in their investment approach, including executive meetings and site visits.
ASA Gold and Precious Metals (NYSE: ASA) ha dichiarato una distribuzione di $0,03 per azione ordinaria, pagabile il 14 maggio 2025, agli azionisti registrati al 5 maggio 2025. Questo rappresenta un aumento di $0,01 rispetto alla distribuzione dell'anno scorso.
La Società, un fondo chiuso non diversificato, ha mantenuto distribuzioni ininterrotte dal 1959. ASA si concentra sull'apprezzamento del capitale a lungo termine attraverso investimenti in aziende di metalli preziosi e minerali. La loro politica fondamentale richiede che almeno l'80% del totale degli attivi sia investito in:
- Azioni ordinarie di aziende impegnate nell'esplorazione, estrazione o lavorazione di metalli preziosi
- Possedimenti diretti di lingotti di metalli preziosi
- Strumenti che rappresentano interessi in metalli preziosi
- Titoli di società di investimento che seguono i metalli preziosi
La Società utilizza un'analisi fondamentale bottom-up e una ricerca primaria dettagliata nel proprio approccio agli investimenti, comprese riunioni con dirigenti e visite ai siti.
ASA Gold and Precious Metals (NYSE: ASA) ha declarado una distribución de $0.03 por acción ordinaria, pagadera el 14 de mayo de 2025, a los accionistas registrados hasta el 5 de mayo de 2025. Esto representa un aumento de $0.01 en comparación con la distribución del año pasado.
La Compañía, un fondo cerrado no diversificado, ha mantenido distribuciones ininterrumpidas desde 1959. ASA se centra en la apreciación del capital a largo plazo a través de inversiones en empresas de metales preciosos y minerales. Su política fundamental requiere que al menos el 80% de los activos totales se invierta en:
- Acciones ordinarias de empresas dedicadas a la exploración, minería o procesamiento de metales preciosos
- Tenencias directas de lingotes de metales preciosos
- Instrumentos que representan intereses en metales preciosos
- Valores de compañías de inversión que siguen a los metales preciosos
La Compañía emplea un análisis fundamental de abajo hacia arriba y una investigación primaria detallada en su enfoque de inversión, incluyendo reuniones con ejecutivos y visitas a sitios.
ASA Gold and Precious Metals (NYSE: ASA)는 보통주 1주당 $0.03의 배당금을 선언했으며, 2025년 5월 14일에 지급될 예정입니다. 배당금 지급 기준일은 2025년 5월 5일입니다. 이는 작년 배당금에 비해 $0.01 증가한 것입니다.
이 회사는 비다각화 폐쇄형 펀드로, 1959년 이후로 중단 없는 배당금을 유지해왔습니다. ASA는 귀금속 및 광물 회사에 대한 투자를 통해 장기적인 자본 증가에 집중하고 있습니다. 그들의 기본 정책은 총 자산의 80% 이상이 다음에 투자되도록 요구합니다:
- 귀금속 탐사, 채굴 또는 가공에 종사하는 회사의 보통주
- 귀금속 바의 직접 보유
- 귀금속 이해관계를 나타내는 금융 상품
- 귀금속을 추적하는 투자 회사의 증권
회사는 투자 접근 방식에서 하향식 기본 분석과 상세한 1차 연구를 활용하며, 여기에는 경영진 회의 및 현장 방문이 포함됩니다.
ASA Gold and Precious Metals (NYSE: ASA) a déclaré une distribution de 0,03 $ par action ordinaire, payable le 14 mai 2025, aux actionnaires enregistrés au 5 mai 2025. Cela représente une augmentation de 0,01 $ par rapport à la distribution de l'année dernière.
La Société, un fonds fermé non diversifié, a maintenu des distributions ininterrompues depuis 1959. ASA se concentre sur l'appréciation du capital à long terme grâce à des investissements dans des entreprises de métaux précieux et de minéraux. Leur politique fondamentale exige qu'au moins 80 % des actifs totaux soient investis dans :
- Actions ordinaires d'entreprises engagées dans l'exploration, l'extraction ou le traitement de métaux précieux
- Possessions directes de lingots de métaux précieux
- Instruments représentant des intérêts en métaux précieux
- Titres de sociétés d'investissement suivant les métaux précieux
La Société utilise une analyse fondamentale de bas en haut et une recherche primaire détaillée dans son approche d'investissement, y compris des réunions avec des dirigeants et des visites de sites.
ASA Gold and Precious Metals (NYSE: ASA) hat eine Ausschüttung von 0,03 $ pro Stammaktie erklärt, die am 14. Mai 2025 an die Aktionäre gezahlt wird, die am 5. Mai 2025 im Aktienregister stehen. Dies stellt eine Erhöhung um 0,01 $ im Vergleich zur Ausschüttung des letzten Jahres dar.
Das Unternehmen, ein nicht diversifizierter geschlossener Fonds, hat seit 1959 ununterbrochene Ausschüttungen aufrechterhalten. ASA konzentriert sich auf die langfristige Kapitalwertsteigerung durch Investitionen in Unternehmen für Edelmetalle und Mineralien. Ihre grundlegende Politik erfordert, dass mindestens 80 % der Gesamtaktiva in folgende Bereiche investiert werden:
- Stammaktien von Unternehmen, die in der Erkundung, dem Abbau oder der Verarbeitung von Edelmetallen tätig sind
- Direkte Bestände an Edelmetallbarren
- Instrumente, die Interessen an Edelmetallen repräsentieren
- Wertpapiere von Investmentgesellschaften, die Edelmetalle verfolgen
Das Unternehmen verwendet eine Bottom-up-Grundanalyse und detaillierte Primärforschung in ihrem Investitionsansatz, einschließlich Vorstandssitzungen und Standortbesuchen.
- Distribution increased by $0.01 per share compared to previous year
- 66-year track record of uninterrupted distributions since 1959
- Low distribution amount of $0.03 per share indicates minimal yield
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ASA Gold and Precious Metals 's announced
The distribution yields approximately
Most impressive is ASA's 66-year track record of uninterrupted distributions since 1959, demonstrating remarkable resilience through multiple precious metals market cycles. This consistency is particularly valuable in a sector known for volatility and cyclicality.
For shareholders, the increased distribution provides both immediate value and a positive signal about the fund's current operations. The decision to raise the distribution rather than maintain it suggests the board sees sufficient liquidity and operational strength to enhance shareholder returns while maintaining the fund's fundamental investment approach.
The Company is a non-diversified, closed-end fund that seeks long-term capital appreciation primarily through investing in companies engaged in the exploration for, development of projects in, or mining of precious metals and minerals.
It is a fundamental policy of the Company that at least
The Company employs bottom-up fundamental analysis and relies on detailed primary research including meetings with company executives, site visits to key operating assets, and proprietary financial analysis in making its investment decisions.
Investors are encouraged to visit the Company’s website for additional information, including historical and current share prices, news releases, financial statements, tax and supplemental information. The site may be found at www.asaltd.com, or you may contact the Company directly at (800) 432-3378.
Investment advisory services for the Company are provided by Merk Investments LLC (Merk), an SEC registered investment adviser. Merk provides investment advice on liquid global markets, including domestic and international equities, fixed income, commodities and currencies and their respective derivative markets.
Certain Tax Information
The Company is a “passive foreign investment company” for
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Axel Merk
Chief Operating Officer
(650) 376-3135 or (800) 432-3378
info@asaltd.com
Source: ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited
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