NYSE:ASA · New York Stock Exchange
+$0.42 today
Vol 0.05M · Avg 0.08M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare ASA returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
60.4%
avg 8.0%
ROIC
61.0%
avg 8.0%
ROA
60.3%
avg 8.0%
Analysis
ROIC is currently the strongest return metric at 61.0% versus its period average of 8.0%. 3 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
James Chekos | Company Secretary | — | — | 47 | $0.00 | <0.01% |
James Holman | Portfolio Manager | — | — | — | $0.00 | <0.01% |
Alexander Merk | Chief Operating Officer & Principal Executive Officer | — | — | 56 | $0.00 | <0.01% |
Thomas Perugini | Principal Financial Officer | — | — | 55 | $0.00 | <0.01% |
Patrick Keniston | Chief Compliance Officer | — | — | 61 | $0.00 | <0.01% |
Peter Maletis | President | — | — | 55 | $1,000.00 | <0.01% |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
104
$119.07M
Sells
3
$969,766.05
Net Sentiment
+$118.10M
Net buying
Most Active
Saba Capital Management, L.P.
104 transactions
1–10 of 107
Analysis
Insiders reported 104 buys worth $119.07M and 3 sells worth $969,766.05 over the last 12 months. That adds up to net buying of $118.10M. Saba Capital Management, L.P. was the most active insider with 104 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A1 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | -54.9% | +42.5% (10yr)1 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A1 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A1 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in Revenue at -54.9% over three years. Forward estimates point to Revenue at +42.5% (10yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages ASA?
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (ASA) lists 6 active executives. The top listed executive is James Chekos, Company Secretary.
Are ASA insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net buying of $142.24M.
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