Sprott Physical Gold Trust - Asset Resilience Ratio
Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 99.96% as of June 2017. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing. Also explore how large is Sprott Physical Gold Trust's balance sheet for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Liquid Assets
Total Assets
Resilience Assessment
Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2013–2016)
This chart shows how Sprott Physical Gold Trust's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. See PHYS net asset quality score to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Liquid Assets Composition Over Time
This chart breaks down Sprott Physical Gold Trust's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see PHYS stock market capitalisation.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | CA$0.00 | 0% |
| Short-term Investments | CA$2.18 Billion | 99.96% |
| Total Liquid Assets | CA$2.18 Billion | 99.96% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Very High Liquidity: Sprott Physical Gold Trust maintains exceptional liquid asset reserves at 99.96% of total assets.
- This level provides strong protection against economic uncertainties but may indicate potential for more aggressive growth investments.
- The company has significant short-term investments, indicating active treasury management.
Sprott Physical Gold Trust Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio
Compare Sprott Physical Gold Trust's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.
| Company | Industry | Asset Resilience Ratio |
|---|---|---|
|
Helius Medical Technologies Inc Class A
NASDAQ:HSDT |
Asset Management | 26.43% |
|
IGM Financial Inc.
TO:IGM |
Asset Management | 13.44% |
|
Groep Brussel Lambert NV
BR:GBLB |
Asset Management | 3.60% |
|
Sprott Physical Silver
TO:PSLV |
Asset Management | 99.90% |
|
Norte Grande
SN:NORTEGRAN |
Asset Management | 0.00% |
|
CI Financial Corp
TO:CIX |
Asset Management | 1.81% |
|
Sprott Inc.
TO:SII |
Asset Management | 1.84% |
|
WisdomTree Inc.
NYSE:WT |
Asset Management | 23.48% |
Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Sprott Physical Gold Trust (2013–2016)
The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Sprott Physical Gold Trust.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-31 | 99.82% | CA$2.06 Billion ≈ $1.49 Billion |
CA$2.06 Billion ≈ $1.49 Billion |
-0.10pp |
| 2015-12-31 | 99.92% | CA$1.24 Billion ≈ $893.97 Million |
CA$1.24 Billion ≈ $894.65 Million |
+0.34pp |
| 2014-12-31 | 99.58% | CA$1.54 Billion ≈ $1.11 Billion |
CA$1.55 Billion ≈ $1.12 Billion |
+0.39pp |
| 2013-12-31 | 99.19% | CA$1.88 Billion ≈ $1.36 Billion |
CA$1.90 Billion ≈ $1.37 Billion |
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About Sprott Physical Gold Trust
Sprott Physical Gold Trust is an exchange traded commodity launched and managed by Sprott Asset Management LP. The fund invests in the commodity markets. It primarily invests in physical gold bullion in London Good Delivery bar form. Sprott Physical Gold Trust was formed on August 28, 2009 and is domiciled in Canada.