LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS INC

Ticker: LGND CUSIP: 53220K504 Class: Common Stock

VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP's Holding History (CIK: 0000869178)

Note: Option positions (PUT/CALL) are excluded.

Q4 2016

Shares 252 Value ($000) $26 Avg Close $63.11 Range $54.59 - $69.14

Q3 2016

Shares 128 Value ($000) $13 Avg Close $73.42 Range $60.65 - $87.21

Q2 2016

Shares 196 Value ($000) $23 Avg Close $74.21 Range $66.08 - $82.25

Q1 2016

Shares 177 Value ($000) $19 Avg Close $60.78 Range $51.19 - $67.87

Period	Shares	Value ($000)	Average Close	Price Range
Q4 2016	252	$26	$63.11	$54.59 - $69.14
Q3 2016	128	$13	$73.42	$60.65 - $87.21
Q2 2016	196	$23	$74.21	$66.08 - $82.25
Q1 2016	177	$19	$60.78	$51.19 - $67.87