U.S. Global Investors (NASDAQ:GROW) is an independent asset management firm that specializes in natural resource and global equity investing. The company focuses on sectors such as precious metals, energy, agriculture and emerging markets, seeking long-term capital appreciation for individual and institutional investors. Its investment strategies are built around thematic, research-driven approaches that aim to capture opportunities across commodity cycles and global economic trends.
The firm offers a range of investment products, including open-end mutual funds, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds and separately managed accounts. Notable vehicles in its lineup include the Global Resources Fund, World Precious Minerals Fund and the United States Gold and Precious Metals ETF, which was launched in 2006 to provide direct exposure to bullion through a liquid ETF structure. U.S. Global Investors’ strategies are designed to deliver both diversified access to resource-oriented sectors and targeted exposure to high-growth markets.
Founded in 1973 and headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, U.S. Global Investors maintains additional offices in Seattle and Hong Kong, serving a global client base across North America, Europe and Asia. The company is led by Chairman, CEO and Chief Investment Officer Frank G. Holmes, who has guided its focus on resource-oriented investing and timely market insights since its inception. Its leadership team combines decades of market expertise with a commitment to active management and sector specialization.
Beyond portfolio management, U.S. Global Investors publishes regular market commentary, investment newsletters and multimedia content to inform its clients on trends in gold, energy, emerging economies and broader global markets. Through webinars, in-person events and proprietary research, the firm seeks to enhance transparency and deliver actionable insights for investors navigating complex commodity and equity landscapes.
