695,500 Shares in Western Copper & Gold Corp (NYSE:WRN) Purchased by Euro Pacific Asset Management LLC

Euro Pacific Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in Western Copper & Gold Corp (NYSE:WRN) during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 695,500 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $828,000.

Separately, Rathbones Group PLC bought a new position in shares of Western Copper & Gold in the second quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Institutional investors own 21.96% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms recently commented on WRN. HC Wainwright restated a “buy” rating and set a $4.25 price target on shares of Western Copper & Gold in a research report on Tuesday, September 17th. National Bank Financial upgraded Western Copper & Gold to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, September 30th. Finally, StockNews.com raised Western Copper & Gold to a “sell” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 15th.

Western Copper & Gold Trading Down 0.4 %

WRN opened at $1.27 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $1.19. Western Copper & Gold Corp has a one year low of $0.95 and a one year high of $1.66.

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.