PHYS (Sprott Physical Gold Trust) 3-1 Month Momentum %: -10.17% (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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PHYS Sprott Physical Gold Trust PHYS
37 GF Score
Price $35.05
GF Value $70.96
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Sprott Physical Gold Trust 3-1 Month Momentum %?

Sprott Physical Gold Trust PHYS -0.79% 37 3-1 Month Momentum % is -10.17% as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates PHYS with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,632 Asset Management companies, Sprott Physical Gold Trust ranks worse than 82.05% on this metric.

3-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-25), Sprott Physical Gold Trust's 3-1 Month Momentum % is -10.17%.

The industry rank for Sprott Physical Gold Trust's 3-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:

PHYS's 3-1 Month Momentum % is ranked worse than
82.05% of 1632 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: -1.06 vs PHYS: -10.17

Sprott Physical Gold Trust  (ARCA:PHYS) 3-1 Month Momentum % Explanation

Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 3-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past three months, but ignores the previous month.

The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.


Sprott Physical Gold Trust 3-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms


PHYS vs BLK, BX, KKR: 3-1 Month Momentum % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Sprott Physical Gold Trust's 3-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-1 Month Momentum % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Sprott Physical Gold Trust 3-1 Month Momentum % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Sprott Physical Gold Trust's 3-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sprott Physical Gold Trust's 3-1 Month Momentum % falls into.


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Sprott Physical Gold Trust  (ARCA:PHYS) 3-1 Month Momentum % Calculation

3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:

3-1 Month Momentum %=( Price 1-month ago / Price 3-month ago - 1 ) * 100 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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What does a 3-1 Month Momentum % of -10.17% mean?
Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) has a 3-1 Month Momentum % of -10.17% as of Aug. 25, 2026. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Sprott Physical Gold Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sprott Physical Gold Trust ranks #1339 out of 1632 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 82%.
Is Sprott Physical Gold Trust's 3-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Sprott Physical Gold Trust's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is -10.17%. Based on the distribution chart, Sprott Physical Gold Trust ranks #1339 out of 1632 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sprott Physical Gold Trust has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sprott Physical Gold Trust's 3-1 Month Momentum % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Sprott Physical Gold Trust ranks #1339 out of 1632 companies for 3-1 Month Momentum %. This places Sprott Physical Gold Trust in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-1 Month Momentum % for an Asset Management company?
A good 3-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, 3-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 3-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Sprott Physical Gold Trust and its competitors. Sprott Physical Gold Trust's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is -10.17%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sprott Physical Gold Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.96, compared to a current price of $35.05 — trading 50.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-1 Month Momentum % is -10.17%. Sprott Physical Gold Trust's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS), the current 3-1 Month Momentum % is -10.17% as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprott Physical Gold Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $35.05 is trading 50.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $70.96. GuruFocus considers Sprott Physical Gold Trust to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for PHYS:

  • 3-1 Month Momentum %: -10.17%
  • GF Value™: $70.96 vs. price of $35.05 (50.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the PHYS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sprott Physical Gold Trust Business Description

Other Exchanges PHYS.U:Canada
Address 200 Bay Street, Suite 2600, Royal Bank Plaza, South Tower, P.O. Box 26, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5J 2J1
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.
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