Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS)
Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) is listed on NYSE Arca, where it has traded since February 26, 2010.
- Listed On
- NYSE Arca
- Listed Since
- February 26, 2010
- Market Cap
- $14.6B
About Sprott Physical Gold Trust
Sprott Physical Gold Trust is a closed-end mutual fund trust. The company provides a secure, convenient and exchange-traded investment alternative for investors interested in holding physical gold bullion without the inconvenience associated with direct investment in physical gold bullion. The company invests mainly in long-term holdings of unencumbered, fully allocated, physical gold bullion and does not and will not speculate about short-term changes in gold prices.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 648 institutions reported holding PHYS, with 143.5 million shares worth $4.3 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holder was Royal Bank of Canada, with 9.3 million shares worth $280.2 million. Of the 5 largest holders listed below, 3 added shares and 2 reduced their positions during the quarter.
| Institution | Shares | Value | Quarter change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada | 9,287,092 | $280M | Added 2.45% |
| Central Trust | 5,891,785 | $178M | Added 6.3% |
| Federation Des Caisses Desjardins Du Quebec | 5,889,428 | $177M | Added 1.17% |
| Morgan Stanley | 5,242,209 | $158M | Reduced 5.34% |
| Heritage Wealth Advisors | 4,706,640 | $142M | Reduced 1.83% |
Form 13F is a quarterly report that institutional investment managers with at least $100 million in qualifying securities file with the SEC. It lists long positions as of the last day of the quarter and is due within 45 days of quarter end, so these holdings describe that date rather than today.
Frequently asked questions
What is PHYS?
Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) is listed on NYSE Arca, where it has traded since February 26, 2010.
Who are the largest institutional holders of PHYS?
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the largest reported holders of PHYS were Royal Bank of Canada, Central Trust and Federation Des Caisses Desjardins Du Quebec.
How many institutions own PHYS?
648 institutions reported a position in PHYS for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, worth $4.3 billion in total.
Did institutions buy or sell PHYS last quarter?
Of the 5 largest reported holders, 3 added shares and 2 reduced their positions during the quarter. Every reported holder and its change is on the SentiSense ownership page for PHYS.
Every reported institutional holder, plus insider and congressional trades in PHYS, on SentiSense.