Raymond James & Associates Raises Holdings in Central Securities Co. (NYSE:CET)

Raymond James & Associates raised its holdings in shares of Central Securities Co. (NYSE:CET) by 1.0% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 99,620 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 962 shares during the period. Raymond James & Associates’ holdings in Central Securities were worth $4,567,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Central Securities by 2.0% in the 2nd quarter. Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 95,565 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,207,000 after buying an additional 1,911 shares during the last quarter. Sanctuary Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Central Securities in the 2nd quarter worth $2,169,000. Cetera Investment Advisers boosted its stake in shares of Central Securities by 3.2% in the 2nd quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers now owns 37,700 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,660,000 after buying an additional 1,161 shares during the last quarter. City of London Investment Management Co. Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of Central Securities by 175.9% in the 1st quarter. City of London Investment Management Co. Ltd. now owns 33,724 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,409,000 after buying an additional 21,500 shares during the last quarter. Finally, FFT Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Central Securities by 5.9% in the 2nd quarter. FFT Wealth Management LLC now owns 21,596 shares of the company’s stock worth $951,000 after buying an additional 1,194 shares during the last quarter. 8.68% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Central Securities Stock Up 0.8 %

Shares of Central Securities stock opened at $46.90 on Friday. Central Securities Co. has a one year low of $34.77 and a one year high of $47.38. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $45.66 and its 200 day moving average is $43.94.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, VP Andrew J. O’neill bought 1,080 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 24th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $46.09 per share, with a total value of $49,777.20. Following the acquisition, the vice president now owns 84,916 shares in the company, valued at $3,913,778.44. This trade represents a 0.00 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. In related news, VP Andrew J. O’neill bought 1,080 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 24th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $46.09 per share, with a total value of $49,777.20. Following the acquisition, the vice president now owns 84,916 shares in the company, valued at $3,913,778.44. This trade represents a 0.00 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CEO John C. Hill bought 600 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, October 30th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $46.71 per share, for a total transaction of $28,026.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer now owns 69,296 shares in the company, valued at $3,236,816.16. This trade represents a 0.00 % increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. 10.30% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Central Securities Profile

Central Securities Corp. is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm invests in the public equity markets of the United States. It also invests on bonds, convertible bonds, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, warrants, options real estate, or short-term obligations of governments, banks and corporations.