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U.S. Global Investors Global MegaTrends (MEGAX)On Dec 4: 8.13  Down 0.01 (0.12%)  
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U.S. Global Investors Global MegaTrends
7900 Callaghan Road P.O. Box 781234 San Antonio TX 78229
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:World Stock
Fund Family:U.S. Global Investors
Net Assets:28.36M
Year-to-Date Return:17.99%
Yield:0.09%
Morningstar Rating:2 stars
Fund Inception Date:21-Oct-91
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Frank E. Holmes
Lead Manager since 01-Oct-07
Mr. Holmes is Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of U.S. Global Investors, Inc. Mr. Holmes had investment banking experience in the international capital markets and the gold mining industry. He was formerly President and Chairman of the Toronto Society of the Investment Dealers Association and a member of the Toronto Stock Exchange's Listing Committee as well as a member seat holder of the stock exchanges in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Alberta.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$5,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$100
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$100
Min Subsequent Investment:$30
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$30
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$30
MEGAX can be purchased from 14 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests in common stock, preferred stock, convertible securities, rights and warrants and depository receipts of companies of all sizes. The Adviser performs statistical analysis of major economic themes and of monetary and economic trends, and evaluates the financial markets to identify ?megatrends? in the global economy.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (9-Dec-08): 0.01
Last Cap Gain (20-Dec-07): 0.85
Annual Holdings Turnover 29.00%
Average for Category: 91.32%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseMEGAXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:1.85% 1.51%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.25% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:% 5.35%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.53%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 722$729
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 1,230$1,136
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 2,625$2,279
* Per $10,000 invested


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