U.S. Global Investors reports strong quarter

Fourth consecutive quarter of revenue and earnings growth Per-share income $0.10, up from $0.11 loss in same period in FY09

SAN ANTONIO–February 4, 2010–U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (NASDAQ: GROW), a boutique registered investment advisory firm specializing in natural resources and emerging markets, today reported results for the quarter ended December 31, 2009.

In the second quarter of fiscal 2010, U.S. Global recorded net income of $1.5 million, or 10 cents per diluted share, on revenue of $9.0 million. This compares to a net loss of $1.7 million, or 11 cents per diluted share, on revenue of $2.8 million a year earlier. Revenue and earnings in the second quarter of fiscal year 2009 (ended December 31, 2008) were adversely affected by realized and unrealized losses on corporate investments totaling $3.0 million on a pre-tax basis as a result of volatile global markets.

Sequentially, the latest quarter improves on the earnings of $1.4 million, or 9 cents per diluted share, on revenue of $8.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2010. U.S. Global’s revenue and earnings have now increased for four consecutive quarters.

The company has scheduled a webcast for 10 a.m. Central time on Friday, February 5, 2010, to discuss the company’s key financial results for the quarter. Frank Holmes, CEO and Chief Investment Officer, will be accompanied on the webcast by Susan McGee, President and General Counsel, and Catherine Rademacher, Chief Financial Officer.

“A year ago, many were doubting the strength of emerging markets and whether they would be able to lead the recovery,” Mr. Holmes says. “There were questions about China’s economic potential in 2009, but the government there proved its commitment to focused infrastructure spending, social stability and job creation. Chinese banks loaned more than $1 trillion last year, for example, and half of that amount went to infrastructure projects and the industrial sector, which created jobs.

“In my global travels to emerging markets in 2009, I witnessed more positive media sentiment and hope among citizens there than in the U.S. or Europe,” Mr. Holmes says. “It appears that where government policies are focused on job creation, there is more confidence in the political leadership. This focus on jobs above all else is the main reason the big emerging nations are leading the recovery and the main reason why we see so much opportunity in those markets.

“We are also pleased that last year a number of our funds outperformed the exchange-traded funds for their respective sectors in 2009 – most notably our gold funds, which outperformed by a wide margin,” Mr. Holmes says. “This shows the value that effective active fund managers can provide for their shareholders.”

For the first half of fiscal year 2010, U.S. Global recorded net income of $2.9 million, or 19 cents per diluted share, on revenue of $17.1 million. This compares to a net loss of $3.5 million, or 23 cents per diluted share, on revenue of $11.7 million a year earlier.

Assets under management for SEC-registered funds and other clients stood at $2.7 billion as of December 31, 2009. Total assets under management during the latest quarter averaged $2.7 billion.

About U.S. Global Investors, Inc.
U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (www.usfunds.com) is a registered investment adviser that focuses on profitable niche markets around the world. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, the company provides advisory, transfer agency and other services to U.S. Global Investors Funds and other clients.
With an average of $2.7 billion in assets under management in the quarter ended December 31, 2009, U.S. Global Investors manages domestic and offshore funds offering a variety of investment options, from emerging markets to money markets.
U.S. Global Investors routinely posts corporate filings and other important information on the company’s website, www.usfunds.com.

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