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- **Shareholder Value Creation**: 20.2% annualized shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) surpasses 10-year Treasury rates, enhancing long-term returns.
- **Gold Sector Resilience**: Gold ETFs (e.g., GOAU) outperformed the S&P 500, with juniors poised for recovery amid record gold prices.
- **Financial Performance**: Q1 net income of $1.5 million reflects strong operational efficiency and prudent capital management.
- **Strategic Investments**: HIVE loan repayment and AI defense ETF launches position the company for growth in high-yield sectors.


**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Strategic Focus on Share Buybacks and Dividends**: The company employs a 2-pillar strategy of buying back shares on flat/down days and paying monthly dividends, with a current yield of 3.46% at $2.60 per share.
- **Share Repurchase Activity**: 159,074 Class A shares were repurchased in Q1 2026, totaling $400,000, reflecting a disciplined approach to capital allocation.
- **Gold and Resource Fund Performance**: Gold reached an all-time high of $4,300/oz, with gold-related ETFs (e.g., GOAU) outperforming the S&P 500. The luxury goods and shipping sectors also showed strong performance, driven by global trade recovery.
- **AI and Defense Innovation**: The company launched a new ETF focused on AI applications in defense, capitalizing on increased military spending globally.
- **HIVE Investment Update**: The 8% convertible loan to HIVE is expected to be repaid over the next 6 months, with proceeds redeployed into yield-generating assets.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Q1 2026 Financial Highlights**: Operating revenues of $2.25 million, net income of $1.5 million ($0.12 per share), and a 4% year-over-year increase in advisory fees.
- **Balance Sheet Strength**: $24.6 million in cash and $9.7 million in current investments, with a current ratio of 20.5:1, reflecting robust liquidity.
- **Cost Management**: Operating expenses increased 2% due to higher employee compensation and marketing, offset by reduced travel costs.
- **Investment Income Growth**: Other income rose 142% YoY to $2.4 million, driven by unrealized gains on investments.

**【Marketing and Investor Engagement】**
- **Content Expansion**: YouTube channel views increased, with popular content on gold price forecasts and AI in defense. Frank Holmes' interviews on major platforms (e.g., PreMarket Prep) and white papers on defense/AI and gold streaming companies expanded educational outreach.
- **Social Media Growth**: Engagement metrics across X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook showed increased investor interest in thematic investing strategies.


U.S. Global Investors, Inc.(GROW)-20251113-2026 Q1 Earnings call transcript

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