Key Insights

The considerable ownership by retail investors in Artemis Gold indicates that they collectively have a greater say in management and business strategy The top 25 shareholders own 49% of the company Insiders have been selling lately

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To get a sense of who is truly in control of Artemis Gold Inc. (CVE:ARTG), it is important to understand the ownership structure of the business. The group holding the most number of shares in the company, around 50% to be precise, is retail investors. Put another way, the group faces the maximum upside potential (or downside risk).

And last week, retail investors endured the biggest losses as the stock fell by 4.1%.

In the chart below, we zoom in on the different ownership groups of Artemis Gold.

See our latest analysis for Artemis Gold TSXV:ARTG Ownership Breakdown October 8th 2025

What Does The Institutional Ownership Tell Us About Artemis Gold?

Institutional investors commonly compare their own returns to the returns of a commonly followed index. So they generally do consider buying larger companies that are included in the relevant benchmark index.

We can see that Artemis Gold does have institutional investors; and they hold a good portion of the company's stock. This suggests some credibility amongst professional investors. But we can't rely on that fact alone since institutions make bad investments sometimes, just like everyone does. It is not uncommon to see a big share price drop if two large institutional investors try to sell out of a stock at the same time. So it is worth checking the past earnings trajectory of Artemis Gold, (below). Of course, keep in mind that there are other factors to consider, too.TSXV:ARTG Earnings and Revenue Growth October 8th 2025

Artemis Gold is not owned by hedge funds. Our data shows that Beedie Investments Ltd. is the largest shareholder with 29% of shares outstanding. With 3.9% and 3.1% of the shares outstanding respectively, Steven Dean and Van Eck Associates Corporation are the second and third largest shareholders. Steven Dean, who is the second-largest shareholder, also happens to hold the title of Top Key Executive.

On studying our ownership data, we found that 25 of the top shareholders collectively own less than 50% of the share register, implying that no single individual has a majority interest.

Researching institutional ownership is a good way to gauge and filter a stock's expected performance. The same can be achieved by studying analyst sentiments. There is a little analyst coverage of the stock, but not much. So there is room for it to gain more coverage.

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Insider Ownership Of Artemis Gold

The definition of an insider can differ slightly between different countries, but members of the board of directors always count. Company management run the business, but the CEO will answer to the board, even if he or she is a member of it.

Most consider insider ownership a positive because it can indicate the board is well aligned with other shareholders. However, on some occasions too much power is concentrated within this group.

We can see that insiders own shares in Artemis Gold Inc.. This is a big company, so it is good to see this level of alignment. Insiders own CA$465m worth of shares (at current prices). Most would say this shows alignment of interests between shareholders and the board. Still, it might be worth checking if those insiders have been selling.

General Public Ownership

With a 50% ownership, the general public, mostly comprising of individual investors, have some degree of sway over Artemis Gold. While this group can't necessarily call the shots, it can certainly have a real influence on how the company is run.

Private Equity Ownership

With a stake of 29%, private equity firms could influence the Artemis Gold board. Some investors might be encouraged by this, since private equity are sometimes able to encourage strategies that help the market see the value in the company. Alternatively, those holders might be exiting the investment after taking it public.

Next Steps:

While it is well worth considering the different groups that own a company, there are other factors that are even more important. To that end, you should learn about the  3 warning signs  we've spotted with Artemis Gold (including 1 which is a bit unpleasant) .

If you would prefer discover what analysts are predicting in terms of future growth, do not miss this freereport on analyst forecasts.

NB: Figures in this article are calculated using data from the last twelve months, which refer to the 12-month period ending on the last date of the month the financial statement is dated. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures.

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