The Global Resources Fund (PSPFX)

Fund Strategy

Under normal market conditions, the Global Resources Fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in the common stock, preferred stock, convertible securities, rights and warrants, and depository receipts of companies involved in the natural resources industries. The fund may invest without limitation in any of the various natural resources industries.

The Global Resources Fund seeks long-term growth of capital while providing protection against inflation and monetary instability.

Ticker Symbol

 

PSPFX
Founded in

 

1983

Total Holdings

 

155
Total Net Assets

 

$43.4M
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Fund Performance

Growth of $10,000 Over 10 Years as of 03/31/2024

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.

Month End Average Annual Total Returns as of 03/31/2024
YTD 1 Year 5 Year 10 Year Since Inception
(08/03/1989)
Gross Expense Ratio
0.00% -8.56% 5.69% -3.37% 3.18% 1.60%
Quarter End Average Annual Total Returns as of 03/31/2024
YTD 1 Year 5 Year 10 Year Since Inception
(08/03/1989)
Gross Expense Ratio
0.00% -8.56% 5.69% -3.37% 3.18% 1.60%

Expense ratio as stated in the most recent prospectus.

The Adviser of the Global Resources Fund has voluntarily limited total fund operating expenses (exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses of 0.00%, extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage commissions and interest, and advisory fee performance adjustments (0.27%) to not exceed 1.75%. With the voluntary expense waiver amount of (0.12%), Total annual expenses after reimbursement were 1.75%.

U.S. Global Investors, Inc. can modify or terminate the voluntary limits at any time, which may lower a fund’s yield or return.

Performance data quoted above is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Results reflect the reinvestment of dividends and other earnings. For a portion of periods, the fund had expense limitations, without which returns would have been lower. 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 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. High double-digit returns are attributable, in part, to unusually favorable market conditions and may not be repeated or consistently achieved in the future.

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Fund Composition

Top 10 Holdings as of 12-31-2023
Holding Percentage
Ivanhoe Mines, Ltd. 6.73%
Abaxx Technologies, Inc 6.51%
Filo Mining Corp. 5.26%
Cheniere Energy, Inc. 2.82%
New Stratus Energy, Inc. 2.23%
K92 Mining Inc. 2.16%
Aris Mining Corp. 2.08%
Kimbell Royalty Partners LP 1.82%
Linde PLC 1.81%
Black Stone Minerals LP 1.76%
Industry Breakdown as of 12-31-2023
Sector Percentage
Basic Materials 51.67%
Energy 27.29%
Information Technology 7.68%
Cash Equivalents 5.48%
Utilities 2.60%
Funds 2.53%
Financial 1.67%
Industrial 0.64%
Consumer Staples 0.44%
Regional Breakdown as of 12-31-2023
Region Percentage
Canada 52.68%
United States 29.29%
Australia 5.51%
Cash Equivalents 5.48%
United Kingdom 3.80%
Jersey 0.91%
Netherlands 0.89%
Other 1.44%