Euro Pacific Asset Management LLC Invests $828,000 in Western Copper & Gold Corp (NYSE:WRN)

Euro Pacific Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in Western Copper & Gold Corp (NYSE:WRN) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 695,500 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $828,000. Euro Pacific Asset Management LLC owned about 0.35% of Western Copper & Gold at the end of the most recent quarter.

Separately, Rathbones Group PLC bought a new stake in Western Copper & Gold in the 2nd quarter valued at $31,000. 21.96% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Western Copper & Gold Stock Performance

Shares of Western Copper & Gold stock opened at $1.27 on Friday. Western Copper & Gold Corp has a 52-week low of $0.95 and a 52-week high of $1.66. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $1.19.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. HC Wainwright restated a “buy” rating and set a $4.25 price objective on shares of Western Copper & Gold in a report on Tuesday, September 17th. StockNews.com upgraded Western Copper & Gold to a “sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 15th. Finally, National Bank Financial raised Western Copper & Gold to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, September 30th.

About Western Copper & Gold

Western Copper and Gold Corporation, an exploration stage company, engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties in Canada. The company explores for gold, copper, silver, and molybdenum deposits. Its principal property is the Casino mineral property that comprise 1,136 full and partial quartz claims, and 55 placer claims located in Yukon, Canada.