Stocks
SPDR Gold SharesGLD
AMEXBasic MaterialsGold$460.84-1.29%
Structured as a physically backed exchange-traded fund, it provides investors with exposure to the price performance of gold bullion without the need to hold physical metal. The fund holds allocated gold bars in secure vaults and issues shares that trade on public exchanges, making it a widely used vehicle for hedging inflation, currency risk, and market volatility. With deep liquidity and significant assets under management, it is closely tracked by institutional and retail investors as a proxy for movements in spot gold prices.
Market Cap: $172.8B52W Range: $272.58 – $509.70
Congressional Interest in SPDR Gold Shares (GLD)
7 members of Congress have disclosed 50 trades in SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), a Basic Materials company. The buy/sell breakdown shows 40 purchases versus 10 sales, indicating net buying interest from lawmakers. All data is sourced from STOCK Act periodic transaction reports filed with Congress.
Total Disclosures
50
Unique Politicians
7
Buys
40
Sells
10
Who in Congress Is Trading GLD?
| Date | Politician | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-12 | Vern Buchanan | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2010-06-10 | Vern Buchanan | buy | $1K – $15K |