08/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/29/2024 08:36
Midas Fund |
June 30, 202
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Costs of a $10,000 investment |
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
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Midas Fund
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$313 | 6.36% |
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | 1 | Midas Fund (Ticker: MIDSX) |
Midas Fund | June 30, 2024 |
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MIDAS FUND
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-3.57% | 0.00% | -3.97% | |||||||||
S&P 500 Index Benchmark (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)
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24.56% | 15.05% | 12.86% |
Fund's net assets | $ | 10,593,211 | ||
Total number of portfolio holdings | 23 | |||
Portfolio turnover rate as of the end of the reporting period | 1% |
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | 2 | Midas Fund (Ticker: MIDSX) |
Midas Fund | June 30, 2024 |
Top Ten Security Holdings
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Sector Allocation
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Geographical Allocation
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Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
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19
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Northern Star Resources Limited
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10 | % | ||||||||
Lundin Gold Inc.
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10 | % | ||||||||
Endeavor Mining plc
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8 | % | ||||||||
SPDR Gold Trust
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7 | % | ||||||||
Dundee Precious Metals Inc.
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7 | % | ||||||||
Evolution Mining Limited
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7 | % | ||||||||
B2Gold Corp.
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7 | % | ||||||||
Royal Gold Inc.
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6 | % | ||||||||
iShares Silver Trust
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6 | % | ||||||||
Total
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87 | % |
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Costs of a $10,000 investment |
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
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Midas Magic
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$220 | 4.09% |
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | 1 | Midas Magic (Ticker: MISEX) |
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MIDAS MAGIC
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33.65% | 15.62% | 11.24% | |||||||||
S&P 500 Index Benchmark (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)
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24.56% | 15.05% | 12.86% |
Fund's net assets | $ | 19,736,877 | ||
Total number of portfolio holdings | 12 | |||
Portfolio turnover rate as of the end of the reporting period | 3% |
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | 2 | Midas Magic (Ticker: MISEX) |
Top Ten Security Holdings
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Sector Allocation
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Geographical Allocation
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Alphabet Inc. Class A
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30 | % | ||||||||
Mastercard Incorporated Class A
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22 | % | ||||||||
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class B
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11 | % | ||||||||
AutoZone, Inc.
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10 | % | ||||||||
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
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7 | % | ||||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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7 | % | ||||||||
Lam Research Corporation
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6 | % | ||||||||
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
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3 | % | ||||||||
NVR, Inc.
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3 | % | ||||||||
Essent Group Ltd.
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3 | % | ||||||||
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102 | % |
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MIDAS FUND
Schedule of Portfolio Investments
June 30, 2024
(Unaudited)
Common Stocks (127.47%) | ||||||||
Shares | Value | |||||||
Major Precious Metals Producers (34.16%) |
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30,000 | Agnico Eagle Mines Limited | $ | 1,962,000 | |||||
275,000 | B2Gold Corp. | 742,500 | ||||||
52,500 | Kinross Gold Corporation | 436,800 | ||||||
11,400 | Newmont Corporation | 477,318 | ||||||
3,618,618 | ||||||||
Intermediate Precious Metals Producers (73.06%) | ||||||||
74,500 | Centerra Gold Inc. | 500,640 | ||||||
98,000 | Dundee Precious Metals Inc. | 767,119 | ||||||
38,000 | Endeavour Mining plc | 802,654 | ||||||
319,554 | Evolution Mining Limited | 746,024 | ||||||
2,580 | Franco-Nevada Corporation | 305,782 | ||||||
68,750 | Lundin Gold Inc. | 1,015,515 | ||||||
125,000 | Northern Star Resources Limited | 1,083,911 | ||||||
121,000 | OceanaGold Corporation | 277,691 | ||||||
373,000 | Perseus Mining Ltd. (a) | 580,678 | ||||||
925,000 | Resolute Mining Limited (a) | 320,838 | ||||||
5,300 | Royal Gold, Inc. | 663,348 | ||||||
80,000 | SSR Mining Inc. | 360,800 | ||||||
6,000 | Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. | 314,520 | ||||||
7,739,520 | ||||||||
Junior Precious Metals Producers (7.17%) | ||||||||
206,000 | Orezone Gold Corp. (a) | 96,017 | ||||||
1,974,550 | Red 5 Limited (a) | 474,145 | ||||||
8,604 | Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp. | 133,442 | ||||||
72,000 | Victoria Gold Corp. (a) | 55,781 | ||||||
759,385 | ||||||||
Other Natural Resources Companies (13.08%) | ||||||||
23,000 | iShares Silver Trust (a) | 611,110 | ||||||
3,600 | SPDR Gold Trust (a) | 774,036 | ||||||
1,385,146 | ||||||||
Total investments (Cost $10,228,558)(127.47%) (b) |
13,502,669 | |||||||
Liabilities in excess of cash and other assets (-27.47%) |
(2,909,458) | |||||||
Net assets (100.00%) |
$ | 10,593,211 | ||||||
(a)Non-incomeproducing.
(b) The Fund's total investment portfolio has been pledged as collateral for borrowings under the Fund's credit agreement. The outstanding loan balance under the credit agreement was $2,851,400 as of June 30, 2024.
See notes to financial statements.
MIDAS MAGIC
Schedule of Portfolio Investments
June 30, 2024
(Unaudited)
Common Stocks (105.85%) | ||||||||
Shares | Value | |||||||
Automotive Dealers and Gasoline Service Stations (9.69%) | ||||||||
645 | AutoZone, Inc. (a) | $ | 1,911,844 | |||||
Building Construction General Contractors and Operative Builders (3.08%) | ||||||||
80 | NVR, Inc. (a) | 607,085 | ||||||
Depository Institutions (6.97%) | ||||||||
6,800 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 1,375,368 | ||||||
Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance (10.51%) | ||||||||
5,100 | Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class B (a) | 2,074,680 | ||||||
Home Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment Stores (7.15%) | ||||||||
5,000 | Williams-Sonoma, Inc. | 1,411,850 | ||||||
Industrial and Commercial Machinery and Computer Equipment (6.47%) | ||||||||
1,200 | Lam Research Corporation | 1,277,820 | ||||||
Insurance Carriers (6.33%) | ||||||||
10,000 | Essent Group Ltd. | 561,900 | ||||||
1,350 | UnitedHealth Group Incorporated | 687,501 | ||||||
1,249,401 | ||||||||
Security and Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges, and Services (1.18%) | ||||||||
1,900 | Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. Class A | 232,940 | ||||||
Service - Business Services (22.35%) | ||||||||
10,000 | Mastercard Incorporated Class A | 4,411,600 | ||||||
Service - Computer Programming, Data Processing (29.90%) | ||||||||
32,400 | Alphabet Inc. Class A | 5,901,660 | ||||||
Wholesale Trade-Durable Goods (2.22%) | ||||||||
4,700 | BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (a) | 437,523 | ||||||
Total investments (Cost $4,043,612) (105.85%) (b) |
20,891,771 | |||||||
Liabilities in excess of cash and other assets (-5.85%) |
(1,154,894) | |||||||
Net assets (100.00%) |
$ | 19,736,877 | ||||||
(a) Non-incomeproducing.
(b) The Fund's total investment portfolio has been pledged as collateral for borrowings under the Fund's credit agreement. The outstanding loan balance under the credit agreement was $1,068,700 as of June 30, 2024.
See notes to financial statements.
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
June 30, 2024
(Unaudited)
MIDAS FUND | MIDAS MAGIC | |||||||
Assets |
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Investments, at cost |
$ | 10,228,558 | $ | 4,043,612 | ||||
Investments, at value |
13,502,669 | 20,891,771 | ||||||
Cash |
8,044 | 117 | ||||||
Receivables |
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Dividends |
3,332 | 2,400 | ||||||
Fund shares sold |
1,587 | - | ||||||
Interest |
10 | 4 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets |
37,196 | 14,343 | ||||||
Total assets |
13,552,838 | 20,908,635 | ||||||
Liabilities |
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Credit agreement borrowing |
2,851,400 | 1,068,700 | ||||||
Payables |
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Accrued expenses |
84,960 | 62,683 | ||||||
Investment management fees |
9,388 | 15,007 | ||||||
Administrative services |
8,893 | 16,704 | ||||||
Trustees |
2,641 | 4,316 | ||||||
Distribution fees |
2,345 | 4,282 | ||||||
Fund shares redeemed |
- | 66 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
2,959,627 | 1,171,758 | ||||||
Net assets |
$ | 10,593,211 | $ | 19,736,877 | ||||
Shares outstanding, $0.01 par value |
9,786,078 | 611,731 | ||||||
Net asset value, offering, and redemption price per share |
$ | 1.08 | $ | 32.26 | ||||
Net assets consist of |
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Paid in capital |
$ | 59,009,107 | $ | 850,282 | ||||
Distributable earnings |
(48,415,896) | 18,886,595 | ||||||
$ | 10,593,211 | $ | 19,736,877 | |||||
See notes to financial statements.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
(Unaudited)
MIDAS FUND | MIDAS MAGIC | |||||||
Investment income |
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Dividends |
$ | 130,690 | $ | 68,973 | ||||
Interest |
53 | 49 | ||||||
Foreign tax withholding |
(16,045) | - | ||||||
Total investment income |
114,698 | 69,022 | ||||||
Expenses |
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Interest and fees on credit agreement |
92,596 | 99,036 | ||||||
Investment management |
52,585 | 89,319 | ||||||
Transfer agent |
50,050 | 21,860 | ||||||
Administrative services |
41,170 | 77,365 | ||||||
Auditing |
23,270 | 12,740 | ||||||
Bookkeeping and pricing |
18,200 | 16,380 | ||||||
Registration |
18,200 | 18,200 | ||||||
Distribution |
13,146 | 23,744 | ||||||
Shareholder communications |
12,528 | 6,272 | ||||||
Trustees |
8,980 | 16,503 | ||||||
Legal |
1,820 | 3,800 | ||||||
Custodian |
1,766 | 2,060 | ||||||
Insurance |
1,456 | 2,548 | ||||||
Other |
546 | 547 | ||||||
Total expenses |
336,313 | 390,374 | ||||||
Net investment loss |
(221,615) | (321,352) | ||||||
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain |
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Net realized gain on |
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Investments |
6,551 | 2,026,479 | ||||||
Foreign currencies |
921 | - | ||||||
Net increase in unrealized appreciation on investments |
30,399 | 1,082,374 | ||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain |
37,871 | 3,108,853 | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations |
$ | (183,744) | $ | 2,787,501 | ||||
See notes to financial statements.
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
(Unaudited)
MIDAS FUND | MIDAS MAGIC | |||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended 6/30/24 |
Year Ended 12/31/23 |
Six Months Ended 6/30/24 |
Year Ended 12/31/23 |
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Operations |
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Net investment loss |
$ | (221,615 | ) | $ | (351,097 | ) | $ | (321,352 | ) | $ | (622,686 | ) | ||||
Net realized gain |
7,472 | 111,545 | 2,026,479 | 363,336 | ||||||||||||
Net increase in unrealized appreciation |
30,399 | 62,324 | 1,082,374 | 4,858,041 | ||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (183,744 | ) | (177,228 | ) | 2,787,501 | 4,598,691 | ||||||||||
Distributions to shareholders |
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Distributable earnings |
- | - | - | (372,698 | ) | |||||||||||
Total distributions |
- | - | - | (372,698 | ) | |||||||||||
Capital share transactions |
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Change in net assets resulting from capital share transactions |
(402,519 | ) | (767,861 | ) | (564,524 | ) | (2,176,541 | ) | ||||||||
Redemption fees |
3,001 | 21,159 | 1,311 | 12,605 | ||||||||||||
Decrease in net assets resulting from capital share transactions |
(399,518 | ) | (746,702 | ) | (563,213 | ) | (2,163,936 | ) | ||||||||
Total change in net assets |
(583,262 | ) | (923,930 | ) | 2,224,288 | 2,062,057 | ||||||||||
Net assets |
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Beginning of period |
11,176,473 | 12,100,403 | 17,512,589 | 15,450,532 | ||||||||||||
End of period |
$ | 10,593,211 | $ | 11,176,473 | $ | 19,736,877 | $ | 17,512,589 | ||||||||
Capital share transactions were as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
Value |
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Shares sold |
$ | 368,433 | $ | 1,020,773 | $ | 326,391 | $ | 48,924 | ||||||||
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions |
- | - | - | 358,037 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed |
(770,952 | ) | (1,788,634 | ) | (890,915 | ) | (2,583,502 | ) | ||||||||
Net decrease |
$ | (402,519 | ) | $ | (767,861 | ) | $ | (564,524 | ) | $ | (2,176,541 | ) | ||||
Number |
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Shares sold |
350,314 | 901,204 | 10,881 | 2,004 | ||||||||||||
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions |
- | - | - | 12,828 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed |
(711,797 | ) | (1,559,519 | ) | (28,832 | ) | (106,759 | ) | ||||||||
Net decrease |
(361,483 | ) | (658,315 | ) | (17,951 | ) | (91,927 | ) | ||||||||
See notes to financial statements.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
(Unaudited)
MIDAS FUND | MIDAS MAGIC | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities |
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Net (decrease) increase in net assets resulting from operations |
$ | (183,744) | $ | 2,787,501 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: |
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Proceeds from sales of long term investments |
111,868 | 4,640,744 | ||||||
Purchase of long term investments |
(339,255) | (703,627) | ||||||
Unrealized appreciation of investments and foreign currencies |
(30,399) | (1,082,374) | ||||||
Net realized gain on sales of investments and foreign currencies |
(7,472) | (2,026,479) | ||||||
Net sales of short term investments |
921 | - | ||||||
(Increase) decrease in interest receivable |
(3) | 1 | ||||||
Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets |
(280) | (513) | ||||||
Decrease in accrued expenses |
(8,907) | (40,010) | ||||||
(Decrease) increase in investment management fees payable |
(343) | 1,381 | ||||||
(Decrease) increase in administrative services payable |
(172) | 3,036 | ||||||
(Decrease) increase in distribution fees payable |
(86) | 406 | ||||||
(Decrease) increase in trustees fees payable |
(675) | 1,170 | ||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities |
(458,547) | 3,581,236 | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities |
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Credit agreement borrowing (repayment), net |
874,600 | (3,016,200) | ||||||
Net shares redeemed |
(408,456) | (565,343) | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
466,144 | (3,581,543) | ||||||
Net change in cash |
7,597 | (307) | ||||||
Cash |
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Beginning of period |
447 | 424 | ||||||
End of period |
$ | 8,044 | $ | 117 | ||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information |
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Cash paid for interest on credit agreement |
$ | 66,132 | $ | 92,548 |
See notes to financial statements.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2024
(Unaudited)
1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Midas Fund and Midas Magic (each individually, a "Fund," and collectively, the "Funds") are each a series of shares of Midas Series Trust (the "Trust"), a Delaware statutory trust which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Company Act"), as an open end management investment company. Each Fund is a distinct portfolio with its own investment objective and policies. The Trust retains Midas Management Corporation (the "Investment Manag- er") as the investment manager of each Fund. The investment objectives of Midas Fund are primarily capital appreciation and protection against inflation and, secondarily, current income. Under normal circumstances, in pursuit of its investment objectives, the Midas Fund's investment strategy is to invest principally in (i) securities (e.g., common and preferred stocks, bonds, convertible securities, etc.) of companies primarily involved, directly or indirectly, in the business of mining, processing, fabricating, distributing or otherwise dealing in gold, silver, platinum, other precious metals, or other natural resources; and (ii) gold, silver, and platinum bullion and coins; provided, however, that the Fund may invest in any type of equity security (e.g., common and preferred stocks) and in companies of any size, industry or sec-tor, including both domestic and foreign companies, that the Investment Manager believes may achieve the Fund's investment objectives. The investment objective of Midas Magic is capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, in pursuit of its investment objective, Midas Magic may invest in any security type (e.g., common and preferred stocks, bonds, convertible securities, etc.) and in companies of any size, industry, or sector, including both domestic and foreign companies.
Each Fund currently offers one class of shares. The Funds impose a short term trading redemption fee on any Fund shares that are redeemed or exchanged within 30 days following their purchase date. The redemption fee is 1% of the amount redeemed. Such fees are retained by the Funds for the benefit of the remaining shareholders and are accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.
The Trust is an investment company and accordingly follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946 "Financial Services - Investment Companies." The financial statements have been pre-pared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements.
The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Funds:
Valuation of Investments - Portfolio securities are valued by various methods depending on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. Most equity securities for which the primary market is in the United States are usually valued at the official closing price, last sale price or, if no sale has occurred, at the closing bid price. Most equity securities for which the primary market is outside the United States are usually valued using the official closing price or the last sale price in the principal market in which they are traded. If the last sale price on the local exchange is unavailable, the last evaluated quote or closing bid price normally is used. In the event of an unexpected closing of the primary market or exchange, a security may continue to trade on one or more other markets, and the price as reflected on those other trading venues may be more reflective of the security's value than an earlier price from the primary market or exchange. Accordingly, a Fund may seek to use these additional sources of pricing data or information when prices from the primary market or exchange are unavailable, or are earlier and less representative of current market value. Gold and silver bullion are valued at 4:00 p.m. ET, at the mean between the last bid and asked quotations of the Bloomberg Composite (NY) Spot Price for that metal. Certain debt securities may be priced through pricing services that may utilize a matrix pricing system which takes into consideration factors such as yields, prices, maturities, call features, and ratings on comparable securities or according to prices quoted by a securities dealer that offers pricing services. Open end investment companies are valued at their net asset value ("NAV"). Foreign securities markets may be open on days when the U.S. markets are closed. For this reason, the value of any foreign securities owned by a Fund could change on a day when shareholders cannot buy or sell shares of a Fund. Although the Funds' Board of Trustees (the "Board") may choose to determine fair value in good faith for any or all fund investments by carrying out the required functions itself, pursuant to Rule 2a-5under the Company Act, the Board currently has chosen to designate the performance of fair value determinations to a valuation designee, the Investment Manager, subject to the Board's oversight, with respect to securities for which market quotations are not readily available and reliable and other assets, called "fair value pricing." Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuation, fair value pricing values may differ from the values that would have been used had a readily available and reliable market quotation for the securities existed. These differences in valuation could be material. A security's valuation may differ depending on the method used for determining value. The use of fair value pricing may cause the NAV of its shares to differ from the NAV that would be calculated using market prices. A fair value price is an estimate and there is no assurance that such price will be at or close to the price at which a security is next quoted or traded.
Cash - Cash may include deposits allocated among banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") in amounts up to the insurance coverage maximum amount of $250,000. Cash may also include uninvested cash balances held by the Funds' custodian.
Investments in Other Investment Companies - Each Fund may invest in shares of other investment companies such as closed end funds, exchange traded funds, and mutual funds (each, an "Acquired Fund") in accordance with the Company Act and related rules. Shareholders in a Fund bear the pro rata portion of the fees and expenses of the Acquired Funds in addition to a Fund's expenses. The expenses incurred by the Funds that are disclosed in the Statement of Operations do not include fees and expenses incurred by the Acquired Funds. The fees and expenses of an Acquired Fund are reflected in such Acquired Fund's total return.
Foreign Currency Translation - Securities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates. Realized gain or loss on sales of such investments in local currency terms is reported separately from gain or loss attributable to a change in foreign exchange rates for those investments.
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts - Forward foreign currency contracts are marked to market and the change in market value is recorded by a Fund as an unrealized gain or loss. When a contract is closed, a Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. A Fund could be exposed to risk if a counterparty is unable to meet the terms of the contract or if the value of the currency changes unfavorably.
Derivatives - The Funds may use derivatives for a variety of reasons, such as to attempt to protect against possible changes in the value of their portfolio holdings or to generate potential gain. Derivatives are financial contracts that derive their values from other securities or commodities, or that are based on indices. Derivatives are marked to market with the change in value reflected in unrealized appreciation or depreciation. Upon disposition, a realized gain or loss is recognized accordingly, except when taking delivery of the asset underlying a contract, in which case the recognition of gain or loss is postponed until the disposal of the asset. The Funds risk loss if counterparties fail to meet the terms of the contract. Derivative contracts include, among other things, options, futures, forward currency contracts, and swap agreements.
Investment Transactions - Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains or losses are determined by specifically identifying the cost basis of the investment sold.
Investment Income - Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividenddate or in the case of certain foreign securities, as soon as practicable after a Fund is notified. Taxes withheld on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with each Fund's understanding of the applicable country's tax rules and rates.
Expenses - Expenses deemed to have been incurred solely by a Fund are normally charged to that Fund in the entirety. Expenses deemed to have been incurred jointly by a Fund and one or more of the other investment companies for which the Investment Manager or its affiliates serve as investment manager, or other related entities, are generally allocated based on the most practicable method deemed equitable at the time the expense is incurred, including, without limitation, on the basis of relative assets under management.
Distributions to Shareholders - Distributions to shareholders are determined in accordance with income tax regulations and are recorded on the ex-dividenddate. The Funds may utilize earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares as part of the dividends paid deduction for income tax purposes.
Income Taxes - No provision has been made for U.S. income taxes because each Fund's current intention is to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "IRC"), and to distribute to its shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains. Each Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is "more likely than not" to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Each Fund has reviewed its tax positions and has concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken on federal, state, and local income tax returns for open tax years (2021-2023) or expected to be taken in the Funds' 2024 tax returns.
Each Fund may be subject to foreign taxation related to certain securities held by a Fund, income received, capital gains on the sale of securities, and currency transactions. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded in accordance with each Fund's understanding of the applicable country's tax rules and rates. When a capital gain tax is determined to apply, a Fund records an estimated deferred tax liability in an amount that would be payable if the securities were disposed of on the valuation date.
2. FEES AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
The Trust has retained the Investment Manager pursuant to an investment management agreement that provides for a management fee payable monthly and based on the average daily net assets of each Fund. With respect to Midas Fund, the annual management fee is 1% on the first $200 million, .95% from $200 million to $400 million, .90% from $400 million to $600 million, .85% from $600 million to $800 million, .80% from $800 million to $1 billion, and .75% over $1 billion. With respect to Midas Magic, the annual management fee is 1% on the first $10 million, .875% from $10 million to $30 million, .75% from $30 million to $150 million, .625% from $150 million to $500 million, and .5% over $500 million.
The Trust, on behalf of each Fund, has adopted a plan of distribution pursuant to Rule 12b-1under the Company Act. Under the plan and a related distribution agreement, each Fund pays the distributor, Midas Securities Group, Inc. (the "Distributor"), an affiliate of the Investment
Manager, a fee at the annual rate of 0.25% based on the average daily net assets of each Fund for distribution and shareholder services and other activities and expenses primarily intended to result in the sale of the Funds' shares. In addition, Midas Fund and Midas Magic each reimbursed the Distributor $5,156 and $1,383, respectively, for payments made to certain brokers for record keeping, administrative, and similar services for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Investment Manager and the Distributor.
Pursuant to the investment management agreement, the Funds reimburse the Investment Manager for providing at cost certain administrative services comprised of compliance and accounting services. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Funds reimbursed such costs as follows:
MIDAS FUND |
MIDAS MAGIC |
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Compliance |
$ 22,570 |
$ 42,745 |
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Accounting |
18,600 |
34,620 |
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Total |
$ 41,170 |
$ 77,365 |
Each trustee of the Trust who is not an employee of the Investment Manager or its affiliates is compensated by the Funds. These trustees receive fees for service as a trustee from the Funds and the other funds of which they are a director or trustee and for which the Investment Manager or its affiliates serve as investment manager. In addition, trustee out-of-pocketexpenses are allocated to each such Fund based on the most practicable method deemed equitable at the time the expense is incurred, including, without limitation, on the basis of relative assets under management. Expenses deemed to have been incurred solely by a Fund are normally charged to such Fund in the entirety. The Funds lease record storage through an affiliate at an annual cost of approximately $200 to the Funds.
3. DISTRIBUTABLE EARNINGS
During the year ended December 31, 2023, Midas Magic paid a distribution of $372,698 comprised of long term capital gains.
As of December 31, 2023, Midas Fund had a net capital loss carryover of $51,475,864, comprised of $1,054,964 of short term losses and $50,420,900 of long term losses which may be carried forward indefinitely. Midas Fund utilized $129,817 of capital loss carryover during the year ended December 31, 2023.
As of December 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
MIDAS FUND |
MIDAS MAGIC |
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Undistributed long term capital gains |
$ - |
$ 333,310 |
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Accumulated net realized loss on investments |
(51,475,864) |
- |
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Unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currencies |
3,243,712 |
15,765,784 |
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Total |
$ (48,232,152) |
$ 16,099,094 |
4. VALUE MEASUREMENTS
A hierarchy established by GAAP prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The three levels of inputs are:
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Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities including securities actively traded on a securities exchange. |
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Level 2 - observable inputs other than quoted prices included in level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability which may include quoted prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates, and similar data. |
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Level 3 - unobservable inputs for the asset or liability including a Fund's own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability. |
The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets for the security, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for investments categorized in level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy, within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The inputs and methodology used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a description of the valuation techniques applied to a Fund's major categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
Equity Securities (Common and Preferred Stock) - Most publicly traded equity securities are valued normally at the most recent official closing price, last sale price, evaluated quote, or closing bid price. To the extent these securities are actively traded, and valuation adjustments are not applied, they may be categorized in level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Equities on inactive markets or valued by reference to similar instruments may be categorized in level 2.
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2024 in valuing each Fund's assets. Refer to each Fund's Schedule of Portfolio Investments for detailed information on specific investments.
MIDAS FUND |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Total |
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Common stocks |
$ 13,502,669 |
$ - |
$ - |
$ 13,502,669 |
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Total investments, at value |
$ 13,502,669 |
$ - |
$ - |
$ 13,502,669 |
MIDAS MAGIC |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Total |
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Common stocks |
$ 20,891,771 |
$ - |
$ - |
$ 20,891,771 |
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Total investments, at value |
$ 20,891,771 |
$ - |
$ - |
$ 20,891,771 |
5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
As of December 31, 2023, for federal income tax purposes, the aggregate cost, gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation), and net unrealized appreciation of investments are summarized in the following table. The aggregate cost of securities for tax purposes will depend on the Fund's investment experience during the entirety of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations.
Federal Income Tax Cost |
Gross Unrealized |
Net Unrealized |
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Appreciation |
(Depreciation) |
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Midas Fund |
$ 10,228,558 |
$ 4,198,873 |
$ (924,762) |
$ 3,274,111 |
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Midas Magic |
$ 4,043,612 |
$ 16,848,159 |
$ - |
$ 16,848,159 |
Purchases and proceeds from sales or maturities of investment securities, excluding short term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were as follows:
MIDAS FUND |
MIDAS MAGIC |
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Purchases |
$ 339,255 |
$ 703,627 |
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Proceeds |
$ 111,868 | $ 4,640,744 |
6. CREDIT AGREEMENT
The Funds entered into a revolving credit agreement and other related agreements (collectively, as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the "Credit Agreement") with The Huntington National Bank ("HNB"), each Fund's custodian, under which HNB may make loans to the Funds in such amounts as the Funds may from time to time request. The maximum loan amount under the Credit Agreement is the lesser of: (i) $4,000,000 and $4,500,000 for Midas Fund and Midas Magic, respectively, or (ii) 30% of a Fund's daily market value, which market value may be decreased by the exclusion of certain Fund assets or asset classes, as HNB may decide from time to time in its sole discretion. Each Fund pledges its securities and other assets as collateral to secure its obligations under the Credit Agreement and each Fund retains the risks and rewards of the ownership of such securities and other assets pledged.
Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear an interest rate per annum to be applied to the principal balance outstanding, from time to time, equal to the Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) plus 1.28%. An unused fee is charged equal to 0.125% per annum of the daily excess of the maximum loan amount over the outstanding principal balance of the loan. The Funds were charged origination fees and expenses of $5,000 for Midas Fund and $5,625 for Midas Magic upon the annual renewal of the Credit Agreement and such costs are amortized ratably through June 11, 2025, the maturity date of the Credit Agreement.
The outstanding loan balance as of June 30, 2024, and the average daily amount outstanding, maximum amount outstanding, and weight- ed average interest rate related to the borrowings under the Credit Agreement for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were as follows:
MIDAS FUND | MIDAS MAGIC | |||
Outstanding loan balance |
$ 2,851,400 | $ 1,068,700 | ||
Average daily amount outstanding |
$ 2,391,251 | $ 2,792,498 | ||
Maximum amount outstanding |
$ 2,851,400 | $ 4,488,900 | ||
Weighted average interest rate |
7.41% | 6.76% |
7. PORTFOLIO CONCENTRATION
Each Fund operates as a "non-diversified"investment company under the Company Act, which means that the portion of a Fund's assets that may be invested in the securities of a single issuer and the amount of the outstanding voting securities of a particular issuer held by a Fund are not limited by the Company Act. Each Fund, however, currently intends to continue to conduct its operations so as to qualify as a "regulated investment company" for purposes of the IRC, which currently requires that, at the end of each quarter of the taxable year, with respect to 50% of a Fund's total assets, the Fund limits to 5% the portion of its total assets invested in the securities of a single issuer. There are no such limitations with respect to the balance of a Fund's portfolio, although no single investment can exceed 25% of a Fund's total assets at the time of purchase. A more concentrated portfolio may cause a Fund's NAV to be more vola- tile and thus may subject shareholders to more risk.
8. CONTINGENCIES
The Funds indemnify officers and trustees for certain liabilities that might arise from the performance of their duties for the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which may provide general indemnifications. The Funds' maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as it involves future claims that may be made against the Funds under circumstances that have not occurred.
9. RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
Market Risks - An investment in a Fund is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount. An investment in Fund shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by a Fund. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably, and these fluctuations are likely to have a greater impact on the value of the shares during periods in which a Fund utilizes leverage.
Foreign Securities Risk - Investments in the securities of foreign issuers involve special risks which include changes in foreign exchange rates and the possibility of future adverse political, tax, and economic developments, which could adversely affect the value of such securities. Moreover, securities of foreign issuers and securities traded in foreign markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of U.S. issuers and markets. In addition, in certain foreign countries, there is the possibility of expropriation or confiscatory taxation, political or social instability, or diplomatic developments that could affect U.S. investments in the securities of issuers domiciled in those countries.
Leverage Risk - The Funds may use leverage to the extent permitted under the Company Act. Leveraging (buying securities using borrowed money) exaggerates the effect on the NAV of any increase or decrease in the market value of a Fund's investments. Money a Fund borrows for leveraging is limited to 33 1/3% of the value of its total assets. These borrowings would be subject to interest costs that may or may not be offset by income or capital gain from the securities purchased. There can be no assurance that a Fund's use of leverage will be successful.
Sector Risk - To the extent a Fund focuses its investments, from time to time, in a particular sector, the Fund will be subject to a greater degree to the risks specific to that sector. Market conditions, interest rates, and economic, regulatory, or financial developments could significantly affect a single sector to a greater extent than if the Fund's investments were diversified across different sectors.
Cybersecurity Risk - With the increased use of technologies such as the Internet to conduct business, the Funds are susceptible to operational, information security, and related risks. Cyber incidents affecting the Funds or their service providers may cause disruptions and impact business operations, potentially resulting in financial losses, interference with the Funds' ability to calculate their respective NAVs, impediments to trading, the inability of shareholders to transact business, violations of applicable privacy and other laws, regulatory fines, penalties, reputational damage, reimbursement or other compensation costs, or additional related costs.
Recent Market Events - U.S. and international markets have experienced volatility in recent months and years due to a number of eco-nomic,political and global macro factors, including rising inflation, wars between Russia and Ukraine and in the Middle East, and the impact of the coronavirus ("COVID-19")global pandemic. Uncertainties regarding the level of central banks' interest rate increases, political events, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Israel-Hamas conflict, trade tensions and the possibility of a national or global recession have also contributed to market volatility.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
June 30, 2024
(Unaudited)
MIDAS FUND | Six | For the Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Months |
2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
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Per Share Data (for a share outstanding throughout each period) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$1.10 | $1.12 | $1.26 | $1.56 | $1.41 | $1.08 | ||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: |
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Net investment loss (1) |
(0.02) | (0.03) | (0.02) | (0.03) | (0.04) | (0.03) | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments |
- | 0.01 | (0.12) | (0.27) | 0.19 | 0.36 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
(0.02) | (0.02) | (0.14) | (0.30) | 0.15 | 0.33 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period* |
$1.08 | $1.10 | $1.12 | $1.26 | $1.56 | $1.41 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Return |
(1.82)% | (1.79)% | (11.11)% | (19.23)% | 10.64% | 30.56% | ||||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data |
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Net assets at end of period (000s omitted) |
$10,593 | $11,176 | $12,100 | $13,967 | $18,265 | $17,442 | ||||||||||||||||||
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets |
6.36%† | 5.11% | 4.25% | 3.83% | 3.77% | 4.32% | ||||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (2) |
6.36%† | 5.11% | 4.25% | 3.83% | 3.77% | 4.32% | ||||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets |
(4.19)%† | (2.99)% | (2.16)% | (1.91)% | (2.53)% | (2.41)% | ||||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate |
1% | 18% | 19% | 1% | 18% | 22% |
(1) |
Average shares outstanding during the period are used to calculate per share data. |
(2) |
The ratio of net expenses excluding loan interest and fees from the use of leverage to average net assets was 4.61%† for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 4.22%, 4.07%, 3.45%, 3.45%, and 3.49%, for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively. |
* |
Redemption fees from capital share transactions were less than $0.005 per share. |
† |
Annualized. |
See notes to financial statements.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
June 30, 2024
(Unaudited)
MIDAS MAGIC | Six Months | For the Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Ended |
2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
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June 30, 2024 |
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Per Share Data (for a share outstanding throughout each period) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$27.81 | $21.41 | $29.40 | $22.74 | $20.57 | $16.13 | ||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: |
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Net investment loss (1) |
(0.52) | (0.94) | (0.63) | (0.58) | (0.41) | (0.43) | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 4.97 | 7.92 | (6.26) | 9.29 | 3.22 | 5.83 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
4.45 | 6.98 | (6.89) | 8.71 | 2.81 | 5.40 | ||||||||||||||||||
Paid-incapital from redemption fees |
- | 0.02 | 0.02 | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||
Less distributions: |
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Realized gains |
- | (0.60) | (1.12) | (2.05) | (0.64) | (0.96) | ||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period |
$32.26 | $27.81 | $21.41 | $29.40 | $22.74 | $20.57 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Return |
16.00% | 32.70% | (23.38)% | 38.29% | 13.67% | 33.53% | ||||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data |
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Net assets at end of period (000s omitted) |
$19,737 | $17,513 | $15,451 | $21,346 | $16,282 | $15,277 | ||||||||||||||||||
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets |
4.09%† | 4.69% | 3.59% | 2.95% | 3.38% | 3.81% | ||||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (2) |
4.09%† | 4.69% | 3.59% | 2.95% | 3.38% | 3.81% | ||||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets |
(3.36)%† | (3.84)% | (2.53)% | (2.06)% | (2.09)% | (2.23)% | ||||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate |
3% | 6% | 24% | 23% | 22% | 26% |
(1) |
Average shares outstanding during the period are used to calculate per share data. |
(2) |
The ratio of net expenses excluding loan interest and fees from the use of leverage to average net assets was 3.05%† for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 3.20%, 3.02%, 2.73%, 3.09%, and 3.02%, for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively. |
† |
Annualized. |
See notes to financial statements.
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The registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a- 3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act")) are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of the disclosure controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act and Rule 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
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(b)
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There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
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Any code of ethics or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to satisfy Item 2 requirements through filing an exhibit.Not applicable.
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Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2). Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.
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Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Act (17 CFR 270.23c-1) sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons.Not applicable.
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Change in the registrant's independent public accountant.Not applicable.
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Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906 CERT. |
August 23, 2024
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Midas Series Trust
By: /s/ Thomas B. Winmill
Thomas B. Winmill
President
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August 23, 2024
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Midas Series Trust
By:/s/ Thomas O'Malley
Thomas O'Malley
Chief Financial Officer
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August 23, 2024
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Midas Series Trust
By: /s/ Thomas B. Winmill
Thomas B. Winmill
President
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August 23, 2024
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Midas Series Trust
By:/s/ Thomas O'Malley
Thomas O'Malley
Chief Financial Officer
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