US GLB GLD & METAL MNRS ETF (GOAU) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
US GLB GLD & METAL MNRS ETF (GOAU). Institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors based on recent SEC Form 13F filings (Q1 2026). This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions in the latest reporting period. Notable filers include Raymond James Financial Inc, Wbi Investments, Llc, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., Osaic Holdings, Inc., and Sanctuary Advisors, Llc.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo & Company/Mn | Sell | -1 | -100.0% | 0 | $17.00 | Q1 2026 | Jul 08, 2026 |
| Western Wealth Management, Llc | Buy | +35 | — | 35 | $1.55K | Q1 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| Empire Financial Management Company, Llc | Sell | -2,034 | -4.3% | 44,729 | $1.98M | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Osaic Holdings, Inc. | Buy | +15,006 | +222.7% | 21,745 | $964.63K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Gts Securities Llc | Buy | +7,297 | — | 7,297 | $323.69K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. | Buy | +7,282 | — | 7,282 | $323.02K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Weaver Consulting Group | Sell | -1,500 | -18.8% | 6,500 | $288.34K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Royal Bank Of Canada | Buy | +532 | +22.8% | 2,862 | $127.00K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Fmr Llc | Buy | +15 | +65.2% | 38 | $1.69K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Buy | +10 | +2.0% | 511 | $22.70K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Raymond James Financial Inc | Buy | +52,727 | +466.5% | 64,030 | $2.84M | Q1 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
| Simplex Trading, Llc | Buy | +2,216 | +115.4% | 4,136 | $183.47K | Q1 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
| Strategic Financial Concepts, Llc | Buy | +5,034 | — | 5,034 | $223.31K | Q1 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
| Principal Securities, Inc. | Buy | +1,707 | +8.8% | 21,129 | $937.28K | Q1 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | Sell | -425 | -7.8% | 5,024 | $222.87K | Q1 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
| Stifel Financial Corp | Sell | -754 | -13.5% | 4,818 | $213.73K | Q1 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
| Wbi Investments, Llc | Buy | +51,718 | — | 51,718 | $2.29M | Q1 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
| Steward Partners Investment Advisory, Llc | Buy | +1,423 | +406.6% | 1,773 | $78.65K | Q1 2026 | May 08, 2026 |
| Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co | Buy | +69 | — | 69 | $3.06K | Q1 2026 | May 07, 2026 |
| Lpl Financial Llc | Buy | +4,740 | +6.8% | 74,225 | $3.29M | Q1 2026 | May 06, 2026 |
| Sanctuary Advisors, Llc | Sell | -12,812 | -28.6% | 32,019 | $1.42M | Q1 2026 | May 05, 2026 |
| Beaumont Financial Advisors, Llc | Buy | +4,541 | — | 4,541 | $201.44K | Q1 2026 | May 05, 2026 |
| Mml Investors Services, Llc | Sell | -6,277 | -44.6% | 7,805 | $346.23K | Q1 2026 | May 04, 2026 |
| Hbw Advisory Services Llc | Sell | -3,926 | -15.6% | 21,255 | $942.87K | Q1 2026 | May 04, 2026 |
| Envestnet Asset Management Inc | Buy | +1,661 | +8.0% | 22,361 | $991.93K | Q1 2026 | May 04, 2026 |
| 180 Wealth Advisors, Llc | Sell | -70 | -1.3% | 5,470 | $242.65K | Q1 2026 | May 01, 2026 |
| Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. | Buy | +31,491 | +607.0% | 36,679 | $1.63M | Q1 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Commonwealth Equity Services, Llc | Buy | +5,261 | +6.9% | 81,300 | $3.61M | Q1 2026 | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Stegent Equity Advisors, Inc. | Buy | +4,708 | +3.8% | 129,807 | $5.76M | Q1 2026 | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Spire Wealth Management | Buy | +124 | — | 124 | $5.50K | Q1 2026 | Apr 22, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about GOAU activity
Which institutional owners are buying GOAU?
Institutional owners buying GOAU 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 GOAU activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in GOAU compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to US GLB GLD & METAL MNRS ETF (GOAU) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in GOAU increasing?
Institutional interest in GOAU 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.