Goldman Sachs Physical Gold Etf (AAAU) — SEC Filings
Goldman Sachs Physical Gold Etf (AAAU) — 9 SEC filings. Latest: 10-Q (Nov 7, 2025). Includes 6 10-Q, 2 10-K, 1 8-K.
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Overview
Goldman Sachs Physical Gold Etf (AAAU) is a publicly traded company tracked on ReadTheFiling. The most recent enriched filing is a 10-Q filed on Nov 7, 2025: The Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU) experienced significant growth in net assets and gold holdings for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. Net assets surged to $1,969,759,192 from $889,603,323 at December 31, 2024, representing a 121.4% increase. This was primarily driven by a substanti
Sentiment Summary
Across 9 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 2 bullish, 7 neutral. The dominant filing sentiment for Goldman Sachs Physical Gold Etf is neutral.
Filing Type Overview
Goldman Sachs Physical Gold Etf (AAAU) has filed 6 10-Q, 2 10-K, 1 8-K with the SEC between Mar 2024 to Nov 2025.
Filings by Year
Recent SEC Filings (9)
| Date | Form | Description | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2025 | 10-Q | Goldman Sachs Gold ETF Net Assets Soar 121% on Bullish Gold Prices | low |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 10-Q | Goldman Sachs Gold ETF Sees Net Assets Double Amid Bullion Surge | medium |
| May 8, 2025 | 10-Q | Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF Q1 2025 Filing | low |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 10-K | Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF Files 2024 Annual Report | low |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 10-Q | Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF Files 10-Q | low |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 10-Q | Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF Files 10-Q | low |
| May 9, 2024 | 10-Q | Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF Files 10-Q for Q1 2024 | low |
| Mar 7, 2024 | 10-K | Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF Files 2023 Annual Report | low |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 8-K | Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF Files 8-K | low |
Risk Profile
Risk Assessment: Of AAAU's 9 recent filings, 0 were flagged as high-risk, 1 as medium-risk, and 8 as low-risk. The overall risk profile suggests relatively low risk with generally favorable filings.
Financial Highlights
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0 |
| Net Income | $1,210,127,387 |
| EPS | $23.15 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.00 |
| Cash Position | $0 |
| Operating Margin | N/A |
| Total Assets | $1,970,030,751 |
| Total Debt | $0 |
Industry Context
The physical gold ETF market is highly competitive, with numerous products offering investors exposure to gold prices. Key trends include increasing demand for safe-haven assets during periods of economic uncertainty and a growing preference for physically-backed ETFs over futures-based products. The performance of these ETFs is intrinsically linked to the global price of gold, influenced by macroeconomic factors, central bank policies, and investor sentiment.
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Key Numbers
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | $1,969,759,192 | Increased from $889,603,323 at December 31, 2024, a 121.4% increase. |
| Investment in gold, at fair value | $1,970,030,751 | Increased from $889,742,864 at December 31, 2024. |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation on investment in gold | $502,547,706 | For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, a significant driver of net asset growth. |
| Net creations | $557,428,954 | For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, indicating strong investor inflows. |
| Net asset value per Share | $37.77 | Increased from $25.81 at December 31, 2024. |
| Total Return, at net asset value | 46.34% | For the nine months ended September 30, 2025. |
| Shares issued and outstanding | 52,154,722 | As of September 30, 2025, up from 34,466,000 at December 31, 2024. |
| Sponsor fee | $1,885,925 | For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, up from $938,764 in the prior year period. |
| Ounces of gold | 515,000.3 | Held at September 30, 2025, up from 340,786.7 ounces at December 31, 2024. |
| Annualized Sponsor Fee Rate | 0.18% | Consistent expense ratio to average net assets. |
| Net increase in net assets from operations (Q2 2025) | $11.4M | Increased from $3.2M in Q2 2024, showing significant growth. |
| Net increase in net assets from operations (H1 2025) | $20M | Doubled from $10M in H1 2024, indicating strong year-to-date performance. |
| Total gold bullion holdings | $1B | Increased from $900M at year-end 2024, reflecting asset growth. |
| NAV per share | $20.00 | Up from $19.00 at year-end 2024, demonstrating share value appreciation. |
| Increase in fair value of gold bullion (H1 2025) | $21M | Primary driver of the net asset growth for the period. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the latest SEC filings for Goldman Sachs Physical Gold Etf (AAAU)?
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Across 9 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 2 bullish, 7 neutral. The dominant sentiment is neutral.
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Of AAAU's 9 assessed filings, 0 were flagged high-risk, 1 medium-risk, and 8 low-risk.
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