Investment objective & strategy
As of April 25, 2025 · prospectusObjective. The Near-Term Tax Free Fund seeks to provide a high level of current income that is exempt from federal income taxation and to preserve capital.
Strategy. The Adviser uses a matrix of top-down macro models and bottom-up fundamental analysis to determine weightings in geographic regions, sectors and individual securities. The Adviser believes government policies are a precursor to change, and as a result, it monitors and tracks fiscal and monetary policies. The Adviser focuses on historical interest rate cycles and demographic trends. In selecting investments, the Adviser will consider a bonds credit analysis, structure (maturity, coupon, redemption features), and yield. The Adviser reviews these factors to determine the relative value of the bond in comparison to its market value and the market value of similar bonds. Under normal market conditions, the Near-Term Tax Free Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in investment grade … The Adviser uses a matrix of top-down macro models and bottom-up fundamental analysis to determine weightings in geographic regions, sectors and individual securities. The Adviser believes government policies are a precursor to change, and as a result, it monitors and tracks fiscal and monetary policies. The Adviser focuses on historical interest rate cycles and demographic trends. In selecting investments, the Adviser will consider a bonds credit analysis, structure (maturity, coupon, redemption features), and yield. The Adviser reviews these factors to determine the relative value of the bond in comparison to its market value and the market value of similar bonds. Under normal market conditions, the Near-Term Tax Free Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in investment grade municipal securities whose interest is free from federal income tax, including the federal alternative minimum tax. This policy is a fundamental policy of the fund and may not be changed without the approval of a majority of the outstanding shares of the fund. The fund may also invest in ETFs and other registered investment companies that provide exposure to municipal securities that exhibit yield, duration, and other characteristics comparable to the municipal securities in which the fund invests directly. The funds investments in such ETFs and registered investment companies will count toward satisfaction of the funds 80% policy. The fund will maintain a weighted-average portfolio maturity of five years or less. Although the fund intends to invest the majority of its assets in tax free securities, it may invest up to 20% of its assets in securities that pay taxable interest. The fund invests only in debt securities that, at the time of acquisition, have one of the four highest ratings by Moodys Investors Services (Aaa, Aa, A, Baa) or by Standard & Poors Corporation (AAA, AA, A, BBB) (or, if not rated by Moodys or S&P, are determined by the Adviser to be of comparable quality). The fund will not invest more than 10% of its total assets in the fourth rating category. Investments in the fourth category may have speculative characteristics and, therefore, may involve higher risks. The Adviser uses a matrix of statistical models to monitor market volatility and money flows, and as a result, the fund may at times maintain higher than normal cash levels.
Top holdings
As of March 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Chisago MN | — | $1.16M | 5.29% |
| Public Energy Authority of Kentucky, Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2024B | KYSPWR | $1.06M | 4.81% |
| MUNIBOND | BBEUTL | $1.06M | 4.81% |
| Public Energy Auth. of Kentucky Gas Supply Rev. Refg. C | KYSPWR | $1.05M | 4.79% |
| State of Illinois, Series D | — | $1.03M | 4.68% |
| California (State of) Community Choice Financing Authority (Clean Energy) (Green Bonds), Series 2024, RB | CCEDEV | $1.02M | 4.64% |
| UNIV OF TEXAS TX-B | — | $1.01M | 4.59% |
| Elmbrook School District | — | $993.36K | 4.51% |
| City of Dallas TX Waterworks & Sewer System Revenue | — | $759.36K | 3.45% |
| Williamsport Sanitary Authority | — | $753.19K | 3.42% |
Portfolio moves
Dec 31, 2025 → Mar 31, 2026How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.
Similar funds
Funds whose portfolios most overlap this one, by weight| Fund | Overlap | Net exp. |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund, Inc. | 4% | — |
| WisdomTree Core Laddered Municipal Fund · WTMU | 4% | 0.25% |
| Franklin Dynamic Municipal Bond ETF · FLMI | 4% | 0.30% |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| U.S. Global Investors, Inc. | Adviser |
Footnotes
- Expense ratio as of April 25, 2025, from the fund's prospectus.
- Net assets and holdings count as of March 31, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
- Total return for calendar year 2025, before tax and after fund expenses. Computed by compounding the twelve monthly total returns the fund reported in its SEC N-PORT filings for 2025 (the latest prospectus does not yet chart this year).
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