SPDR GOLD SHARES (GLD) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
SPDR GOLD SHARES (GLD) institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors based on recent SEC 13F filings (Q1 2026). This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions among tracked filers. Notable filers include Third Point, Greenlight Capital, First Eagle U.S. Value, Renaissance Technologies LLC, and Sequoia Financial Advisors.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2020 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -56,300 | 21,100 | $3,737 |
| Q3 2020 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 36,400 | 36,400 | $6,447 |
| Q3 2020 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 685 | 3,499 | $620 |
| Q3 2020 | Muhlenkamp & Co | Buy | 65 | 69,654 | $12,337 |
| Q3 2020 | Eagle Capital Management | Buy | 60 | 1,910 | $338 |
| Q2 2020 | Greenlight Capital | Buy | 61,900 | 61,900 | $10,360 |
| Q2 2020 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -37,516 | 0 | $5,795 |
| Q2 2020 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 19,900 | 77,400 | $12,954 |
| Q2 2020 | Muhlenkamp & Co | Sell | -13,439 | 69,589 | $11,647 |
| Q2 2020 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 10,624 | 4,353,497 | $728,645 |
| Q2 2020 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 2,814 | 2,814 | $471 |
| Q2 2020 | Eagle Capital Management | Sell | -280 | 1,850 | $310 |
| Q1 2020 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -804,586 | 4,342,873 | $642,962 |
| Q1 2020 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 428 | 37,516 | $5,554 |
| Q4 2019 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -274,304 | 5,147,459 | $735,572 |
| Q4 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -12,600 | 57,500 | $8,217 |
| Q4 2019 | Eagle Capital Management | Buy | 2,130 | 2,130 | $304 |
| Q4 2019 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 122 | 37,088 | $5,300 |
| Q4 2019 | Muhlenkamp & Co | Buy | 68 | 83,028 | $11,865 |
| Q3 2019 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -1,363,170 | 5,421,763 | $752,920 |
| Q3 2019 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 2,055 | 36,966 | $5,133 |
| Q2 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 63,300 | 70,100 | $9,337 |
| Q2 2019 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -1,409 | 34,911 | $4,650 |
| Q2 2019 | Muhlenkamp & Co | Buy | 272 | 82,960 | $11,050 |
| Q1 2019 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 150,887 | 6,784,933 | $827,830 |
| Q1 2019 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 1,325 | 36,320 | $4,431 |
| Q1 2019 | Muhlenkamp & Co | Sell | -1,183 | 82,688 | $10,089 |
| Q4 2018 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -254,946 | 6,634,046 | $804,378 |
| Q4 2018 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 474 | 34,995 | $4,243 |
| Q3 2018 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 993,798 | 6,888,992 | $776,803 |
Frequently asked questions about GLD activity
Which institutional owners are buying GLD?
Institutional owners buying GLD include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in GLD activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in GLD compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to SPDR GOLD SHARES (GLD) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in GLD increasing?
Institutional interest in GLD can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.