ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited reported a very strong fiscal year to November 30, 2025. Net asset value per share rose from $23.36 to $58.54, a 151.02% NAV total return, while the share price climbed to $52.72 for a 158.99% market return. Both figures outpaced the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index, which returned 123.95% over the same period.
Total net assets increased to $1,099.9 million from $444.2 million, driven by $664.1 million in net gains from operations, largely realized and unrealized appreciation on gold and metals holdings. The shares traded at a 9.9% discount to NAV at year-end, and the company repurchased 227,356 shares for about $7.2 million, modestly boosting NAV per share. ASA paid a $0.06 per-share dividend.
The fund recorded a net investment loss of $8.8 million as expenses of $13.2 million exceeded $4.0 million of income. This expense figure included $6.6 million in extraordinary legal and governance-related costs, partially offset by $0.42 million of advisory fee waivers. The portfolio remained focused on precious-metals mining companies, with about 78.2% of net assets in Canada and 14.4% in Australia.
Saba Capital Management, L.P., a 10% owner of ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd, reported open‑market purchases of the company’s common stock. On February 3, 2026, it bought 28,333 shares at $66.14 per share, followed by 6,788 shares at $66.45 per share on February 4, 2026.
After these transactions, Saba Capital Management, L.P. indirectly beneficially owned 5,603,239 shares, then 5,610,027 shares of ASA common stock. The ownership is reported as indirect, indicating the shares are held through an entity rather than directly.
Saba Capital Management, L.P., a more than 10% owner of ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd, reported an indirect open-market purchase of common stock. On 02/02/2026, it bought 8,466 shares at $64.27 per share with transaction code "P" for a purchase.
After this transaction, Saba Capital Management, L.P. indirectly beneficially owned 5,574,906 ASA common shares. The filing reflects ownership as indirect rather than directly held.
Saba Capital Management, L.P., a more than 10% owner of ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd, reported two open‑market purchases of common stock. On January 29, 2026, it bought 17,075 shares at $74.59 per share, bringing its indirectly held position to 5,544,732 shares. On January 30, 2026, it purchased another 21,708 shares at $65.56 per share, increasing its indirectly beneficially owned common stock to 5,566,440 shares.
Saba Capital Management, L.P., a 10% owner of ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd (ASA), reported two open-market purchases of common stock. On January 27, 2026, it bought 3,730 shares at $73.15 per share. On January 28, 2026, it bought an additional 57,165 shares at $75.32 per share. Following these transactions, Saba Capital indirectly beneficially owned 5,527,657 ASA common shares.
Saba Capital Management, L.P., a 10% owner of ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd, reported an indirect purchase of common stock. On January 26, 2026, the firm bought 1,400 shares of ASA common stock at $72.90 per share. Following this transaction, Saba Capital beneficially owned 5,466,762 shares of ASA common stock indirectly.
Saba Capital Management and related entities report a significant activist stake in ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited. They beneficially own 5,465,362 common shares, representing 28.96% of ASA’s outstanding stock, based on 18,872,332 shares disclosed in a recent Form 144. Approximately $142,413,526 was paid to acquire these shares.
On January 21, 2026, Saba submitted a proposal to ASA’s Board recommending a comprehensive strategic review. The proposal focuses on reassessing ASA’s gold-equity mandate to consider more income-oriented exposures such as credit, and on evaluating changes to ASA’s offshore structure, including a potential redomiciliation to Delaware and a shift from PFIC to RIC status. According to Saba, such changes could reduce tax friction, improve accessibility for U.S. investors, narrow discounts to net asset value and enhance distribution flexibility.
Saba Capital Management, L.P., a 10% owner of ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd, reported an open-market purchase of common stock. On January 20, 2026, the firm bought 3,723 shares of ASA common stock at a price of $66.08 per share. After this transaction, Saba Capital Management, L.P. beneficially owned 5,465,362 ASA shares, held as indirect ownership.
Saba Capital Management, L.P., a more than 10% owner of ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd, reported additional open‑market purchases of the company’s common stock. On January 15, 2026, it bought 4,654 shares at $63.35 per share. On January 16, 2026, it bought another 4,541 shares at $63.63 per share.
After these transactions, Saba Capital Management, L.P. indirectly beneficially owned 5,461,639 shares of ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd common stock, as reported on the form.
Saba Capital Management, L.P., a 10% owner of ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd, reported open-market purchases of the company’s common stock. On January 13, 2026, it bought 15,162 shares at a price of $64.52 per share. On January 14, 2026, it purchased an additional 5,000 shares at $63.82 per share.
After these transactions, Saba Capital Management, L.P. beneficially owned 5,452,444 common shares, reported as held indirectly. The filing is made by one reporting person and reflects non-derivative equity holdings, with no derivative securities reported.