The chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the fund during the depicted time frame, compared to its benchmark index. Figures include reinvestment of capital gains and dividends, but the performance does not include the effect of any direct fees described in the fund’s prospectus (e.g., short-term trading fees) which, if applicable, would lower your total returns.
| YTD | 1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Since Inception | Gross Expense Ratio | Expense Ratio After Waivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -37.52% | -32.81% | -13.09% | 8.91% | 3.98% | 1.45% | n/a |
| YTD | 1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Since Inception | Gross Expense Ratio | Expense Ratio After Waivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -18.80% | -28.36% | -9.04% | 12.29% | 5.01% | 1.45% | n/a |
Expense ratios as stated in the most recent prospectus. 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 0.05%) 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.
The NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index is a modified market capitalization weighted index comprised of publicly traded companies involved primarily in the mining for gold and silver. The index benchmark value was 500.0 at the close of trading on December 20, 2002.