The World Precious Minerals Fund (UNWPX) was first in total return among all U.S. gold-oriented mutual funds and exchange-traded funds for the year ended December 31, 2009.
The fund was ranked #1 of 71, #34 of 51 and #18 of 29 among gold-oriented funds by Lipper for the 1-, 5- and 10-year periods ended December 31, 2009. The fund was ranked #3 of 74, #35 of 52 and #19 of 31 among gold-oriented funds by Lipper for the 1-, 5- and 10-year periods ended March 31, 2010.
The top ranking for 2009 is the latest achievement for the World Precious Minerals Fund, which won Lipper Fund Awards in 2006, 2007 and 2008 for its consistent return compared to peers. The fund was also 2006’s top-ranked gold fund in total return, according to Lipper.
“Gold was one of the best-performing sectors in 2009 with the average fund gaining more than 50 percent, so by again having the top-ranked fund in the sector, we are happy to have delivered for our loyal shareholders,” says Frank Holmes, U.S. Global’s CEO and chief investment officer.
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Gold, precious metals, and precious minerals funds may be susceptible to adverse economic, political or regulatory developments due to concentrating in a single theme. The prices of gold, precious metals, and precious minerals are subject to substantial price fluctuations over short periods of time and may be affected by unpredicted international monetary and political policies. We suggest investing no more than 5% to 10% of your portfolio in these sectors.
Lipper rankings are based on total return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.