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US Global Investors Inc (GROW)

US Global Investors Inc (GROW) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
$2.46
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Profit since last BUY11.16%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/05/2025: GROW (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 4 days. Simulated Profits (11.16%). Updated daily EoD!

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Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -15.17%
Avg. Invested days 41
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 33.39M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 254
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 254
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 1.42
52 Weeks Range 2.00 - 2.64
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 2.00 - 2.64
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 3.54%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.01

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 1.81%
Operating Margin (TTM) -42.46%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -2.94%
Return on Equity (TTM) 0.33%

Valuation

Trailing PE 254
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -2545957
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.74
Enterprise Value -2545957
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.74
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.24
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 1.27
Shares Outstanding 11077500
Shares Floating 10414850
Shares Outstanding 11077500
Shares Floating 10414850
Percent Insiders 5.98
Percent Institutions 27.69

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US Global Investors Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

U.S. Global Investors, Inc. was founded in 1954 as an investment advisory firm. It initially focused on gold and precious metals investments and has evolved to offer a range of specialized investment strategies.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Asset Management: Manages mutual funds and other investment vehicles specializing in areas such as gold and precious metals, natural resources, emerging markets, and airlines.
  • Investment Advisory Services: Provides investment advisory services to individuals, institutions, and other organizations.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Frank Holmes serves as the CEO and Chief Investment Officer. The company has a board of directors overseeing its operations.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Gold and Precious Metals Funds: Specialized mutual funds focused on investing in gold mining companies and precious metals. Market share data is difficult to pinpoint exactly as it's a niche within the broader market. Competitors include VanEck, BlackRock (iShares), and State Street (SPDR).
  • Airline ETF (JETS): An exchange-traded fund focusing on global airlines and airline manufacturers. Market share varies depending on ETF flows, but it's a significant player in the airline ETF space. Competitors include Defiance Airline ETF (FLYT).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The asset management industry is highly competitive, with increasing pressure on fees and the rise of passive investing. Demand for specialized investment strategies, like those offered by U.S. Global Investors, fluctuates with market conditions.

Positioning

U.S. Global Investors is a niche player focusing on specific sectors and investment themes. Its competitive advantage lies in its expertise and brand recognition in these niche areas.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global asset management market is worth trillions. U.S. Global Investors' TAM is the portion related to precious metals, natural resources, and specialized sectors like airlines, representing a smaller but potentially lucrative niche.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Expertise in niche investment areas
  • Established brand in gold and precious metals investing
  • Airline ETF (JETS) brand recognition
  • Experienced leadership

Weaknesses

  • Relatively small AUM compared to industry giants
  • Concentration in volatile sectors
  • Sensitivity to commodity price fluctuations
  • High expense ratios for some funds

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for specialized investment strategies
  • Expansion into new emerging markets
  • Launch of innovative investment products
  • Strategic partnerships and acquisitions

Threats

  • Increased competition from larger asset managers
  • Economic downturns impacting commodity prices
  • Regulatory changes
  • Shifting investor sentiment towards passive investing

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • BLK
  • VNVLX
  • GDX
  • FLY
  • FCX

Competitive Landscape

U.S. Global Investors faces stiff competition from larger, more diversified asset managers. Its advantage lies in its expertise in niche sectors.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Growth has been tied to commodity cycles and investor interest in specialized investment strategies.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary and depend on market conditions and the company's ability to attract and retain assets under management.

Recent Initiatives: Focus on expanding ETF offerings and exploring new investment themes.

Summary

US Global Investors is a niche asset management firm specializing in volatile sectors like precious metals and airlines. Its success depends on its ability to attract assets under management in these areas, facing competition from larger firms. The firm's strength lies in its expertise and brand recognition, but its small size and sector concentration pose challenges. They should look out for economic downturns and shifts in investor sentiment.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q), Company Website, Financial News Outlets, ETF.com

Disclaimers:

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About US Global Investors Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters San Antonio, TX, United States
IPO Launch date 1996-06-03
CEO, Chief Investment Officer & Director Mr. Frank Edward Holmes
Sector Financial Services
Industry Asset Management
Full time employees 23
Full time employees 23

U.S. Global Investors, Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager. It primarily provides its services to investment companies. The firm is a large advisory firm, an investment adviser to an investment company which provides portfolio management for investment companies. The firm manages and launches equity/balanced funds, fixed income funds and other funds. It also manages hedge funds. The firm primarily invests in no-load mutual funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs). U.S. Global Investors, Inc. is based in San Antonio, Texas.