Institutional Class Shares
Prospectus and Forms
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Prospectus for the Institutional Class Shares- Statement of Additional Information for the Institutional Class Shares
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Contact Information for Institutional Class Shares Customer Service
Phone: 1-800-873-3639
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| Fund | Symbol | Close | Previous | Change | Since Inception* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Inception date: March 1, 2010 | |||||
| Global Resources Fund Inst Cl | PIPFX | $10.27 | $10.29 |  -0.02
|
 11.7000% |
| World Precious Minerals Fund Inst Cl | UNWIX | $14.74 | $14.86 | -0.12
|
5.9200% |
| Global MegaTrends Fund Inst Cl | MEGIX | $8.12 | $8.15 | -0.03
|
2.6500% |
About the Funds
Global Resources Fund (PIPFX) [ XBRL ]
The Global Resources Fund takes a diversified approach to the natural resources sector by investing in energy and basic materials. The fund invests in companies involved in the exploration, production and processing of petroleum, natural gas, coal, alternative energies, chemicals, mining, iron and steel, and paper and forest products, and can invest in any part of the world. Read More 
World Precious Minerals Fund (UNWIX) [ XBRL ]
The World Precious Minerals Fund complements our Gold and Precious Metals Fund by giving investors increased exposure to junior and intermediate mining companies for added growth potential. With a high level of expertise in this specialized sector, our portfolio management team includes professionals with experience in geology, mineral resources and mining finance. Read More
Global MegaTrends Fund (MEGIX) [ XBRL ]
The Global MegaTrends Fund seeks large-scale and sustainable growth opportunities as evidenced by major capital expenditures in a sector, country, or region. We’ve identified global infrastructure as such a megatrend, making it the key focus for the fund’s investments.
Unlike competing infrastructure funds, the Global MegaTrends Fund takes a “picks and shovels” approach. This means not only investing in particular projects but also in the tools, equipment, companies and people that are needed to build or service a project.
We see infrastructure as a broad theme that includes both growth and income opportunities, in emerging markets and the developed world. Within the infrastructure megatrend there are many promising investment opportunities in companies that supply basic materials, metals, energy and a wide range of services. Read More
| Fund |
Inception Date |
1 Month % |
YTD % |
1 Year % |
5 Year |
Since Inception* % |
Gross Expense Ratio % |
Expense Ratio After Waivers % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Resources Fund Inst Cl | 03/01/2010 | -5.17% | -18.16% | -18.16% | N/A | 7.03% | 1.75% | 1.09% |
| World Precious Minerals Fund Inst Cl | 03/01/2010 | -11.05% | -32.28% | -32.28% | N/A | -0.35% | 15.20% | 1.14% |
| Global MegaTrends Fund Inst Cl | 03/01/2010 | -1.50% | -12.82% | -12.82% | N/A | -0.77% | 8.09% | 1.61% |
| Fund |
Inception Date |
1 Month % |
YTD % |
1 Year % |
5 Year |
Since Inception* % |
Gross Expense Ratio % |
Expense Ratio After Waivers % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Resources Fund Inst Cl | 03/01/2010 | -5.17% | -18.16% | -18.16% | N/A | 7.03% | 1.75% | 1.09% |
| World Precious Minerals Fund Inst Cl | 03/01/2010 | -11.05% | -32.28% | -32.28% | N/A | -0.35% | 15.20% | 1.14% |
| Global MegaTrends Fund Inst Cl | 03/01/2010 | -1.50% | -12.82% | -12.82% | N/A | -0.77% | 8.09% | 1.61% |
Expense ratios as stated in the most recent prospectus. The expense ratio after waivers is a voluntary arrangement pursuant to which U.S. Global Investors, Inc. has agreed to waive all class specific expenses of each fund. The expense waiver is exclusive of performance fees, acquired fund fees and expenses, extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage commissions and interest, and can be modified or terminated at any time. Performance data quoted above is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Results reflect the reinvestment of dividends and other earnings. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance does not include the effect of any direct fees described in the fund’s prospectus (e.g., short-term trading fees of up to 0.50%) which, if applicable, would lower your total returns. Performance quoted for periods of one year or less is cumulative and not annualized. Obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end at www.usfunds.com or 1-800-US-FUNDS.
View the performance of the Global Resources Fund’s Investor Class shares (PSPFX)**
View the performance of the World Precious Minerals Fund’s Investor Class shares (UNWPX)**
View the performance of the Global MegaTrends Fund’s Investor Class shares (MEGAX)**
**Institutional Class shares have operating history only since March 1, 2010. The above links lead to tables displaying the returns of Investor Class shares of each fund. Investor Class shares of each fund would have annual returns substantially similar to the Institutional Class shares of the corresponding fund because they are invested in the same portfolio of securities. The returns have not been adjusted to reflect any difference in expense between Institutional Class shares and Investor Class shares. If differences in expenses had been reflected, the returns would be higher.
Occasionally one or more of the above prices may be different than those reported elsewhere. With our global investments and the early deadline imposed by reporting services, occasionally a price is provided to the services before it has been fully verified. The prices above are always the most current and accurate available.
Net Asset Value
as of 02/06/2012
- Global Resources Fund
PSPFX $10.23 -0.03 - Gold and Precious Metals Fund
USERX $13.96 -0.09 - World Precious Minerals Fund
UNWPX $14.82 -0.12 - China Region Fund
USCOX $7.69 -0.07 - Eastern European Fund
EUROX $9.12 -0.01 - Global Emerging Markets Fund
GEMFX $7.57 -0.03 - Global MegaTrends Fund
MEGAX $8.18 -0.04 - All American Equity Fund
GBTFX $24.12 No Change - Holmes Growth Fund
ACBGX $18.88 +0.02 - Tax Free Fund
USUTX $12.81 No Change - Near-Term Tax Free Fund
NEARX $2.28 No Change - U.S. Government Securities Savings Fund
UGSXX $1.00 No Change - U.S. Treasury Securities Cash Fund
USTXX $1.00 No Change