U.S. Global Investors Gold and Precious Metals Fund (USERX)
| Fund Assets | 279.96M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.73% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000 |
| Turnover | 76.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.67 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.70% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 28.78 |
| YTD Return | 1.70% |
| 1-Year Return | 94.69% |
| 5-Year Return | 141.48% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.26 |
| 52-Week High | 40.25 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.76 |
| Holdings | 88 |
| Inception Date | Jul 1, 1974 |
About USERX
The U.S. Global Investors Gold and Precious Metals Fund is a specialized mutual fund designed to provide investors with exposure to companies primarily engaged in the mining, processing, and distribution of precious metals, with a strong emphasis on gold. As the first no-load gold fund in the United States, it focuses on established producers—often referred to as 'seniors'—which are companies that operate large-scale mining operations and generate significant revenue from extracted gold and related metals such as silver, platinum, palladium, and occasionally diamonds. Managed by experts with backgrounds in geology and mining finance, the fund aims for long-term capital appreciation while offering a hedge against inflation and monetary instability. Its investment strategy centers on selecting firms with proven producing mines, balancing growth potential with industry stability. This fund plays a distinctive role in broader portfolios, helping to diversify risk and provide tangible asset exposure during periods of financial uncertainty.
Performance
USERX had a total return of 94.69% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 0.20%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGDAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund - Class A | 0.94% |
| FGDCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund - Class C | 1.69% |
| FGDIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund - Class I | 0.69% |
| FIJDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund - Class Z | 0.57% |
| FGDTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund - Class M | 1.19% |
Top 10 Holdings
40.39% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| K92 Mining Inc. | KNT | 6.59% |
| Barrick Mining Corporation | ABX | 4.73% |
| Discovery Silver Corp. | DSV | 4.53% |
| Mineros SA | MINEROS.BC | 4.45% |
| Aya Gold & Silver Inc. | AYA | 4.04% |
| Torex Gold Resources Inc. | TXG | 3.46% |
| IAMGOLD Corporation | IMG | 3.43% |
| Americas Gold An | n/a | 3.34% |
| Dpm Metals Inc | n/a | 3.02% |
| AngloGold Ashanti plc | AU | 2.78% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.79595 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.87105 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.16876 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 23, 2021 | $0.25102 | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.365 | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Dec 20, 2018 | $0.11809 | Dec 21, 2018 |