ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited Reports Financial Results for the Three Months Ended February
28, 2019
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (the “Company”) (NYSE:ASA) reported that the total return for the three months ended
February 28, 2019, based on the Company’s net asset value (NAV), was 16.8%, including the reinvestment of distributions paid on the
Company’s shares. On February 28, 2019, the NAV of the Company was $11.79 per share versus $11.84 per share on February 28,
2018.
For the three months ended February 28, 2019, the total return based on the Company’s share price was 17.4%, including the
reinvestment of distributions paid on the Company’s shares. The return for the FTSE Gold Mines Total Return Index during the same
period was 16.2%.
The closing price of the Company’s shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on February 28, 2019 was $10.17, representing a
share price discount to NAV of 13.8%. The share price of closed-end funds, such as the Company, is determined by trading activity
in the open market and consequently may reflect a premium (higher than) or discount (lower than) to its underlying NAV.
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Three Months Ended
February 28, 2019
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Year Ended
November 30, 2018
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Three Months Ended
February 28, 2018
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Net assets |
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$227,487 |
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$11.79 |
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$194,834 |
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$ 10.10 |
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$228,429 |
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$11.84 |
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Net investment income (loss) |
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$(309) |
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$(0.02) |
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$ (1,409) |
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$ (0.07) |
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$(618) |
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$(0.03) |
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Ending shares outstanding |
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19,290 |
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19,290 |
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19,290 |
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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 or mining of precious metals and minerals.
It is a fundamental policy of the Company that at least 80% of its total assets must be (i) invested in common shares or
securities convertible into common shares of companies engaged, directly or indirectly, in the exploration, mining or processing of
gold, silver, platinum, diamonds or other precious minerals, (ii) held as bullion or other direct forms of gold, silver, platinum
or other precious minerals, (iii) invested in instruments representing interests in gold, silver, platinum or other precious
minerals such as certificates of deposit therefor, and/or (iv) invested in securities of investment companies, including exchange
traded funds, or other securities that seek to replicate the price movement of gold, silver or platinum bullion.
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.
Certain Tax Information
The Company is a “passive foreign investment company” for United States federal income tax purposes. As a result, United States
shareholders holding shares in taxable accounts are encouraged to consult their tax advisors regarding the tax consequences of
their investment in the Company’s common shares.
Karen Shaw
Principal Financial Officer
(650) 323-4341
info@asaltd.com
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