ASA Gold and Precious Metals is a closed-end fund that invests primarily in companies engaged in the exploration, mining, or processing of gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, or other precious metals. The fund's objective is to provide long-term capital appreciation and income through investments in the precious metals sector. ASA Gold and Precious Metals was founded in 1958 and is based in San Mateo, California. The fund is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ASA.