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Midas (MIDSX)On Oct 10: 2.00  Down 0.39 (16.32%)  
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Midas
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Specialty-Precious Metals
Fund Family:Midas
Net Assets:144.13M
Year-to-Date Return:-28.70%
Yield:0.63%
Morningstar Rating:2 stars
Fund Inception Date:08-Jan-86
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Specialty-Precious Metals
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Thomas B. Winmill
Lead Manager since 02-Jan-02
Winmill has been president of the investment manager since 1995 and the distributor since 1991. He also serves as president and director for the funds. Winmill has served as a member of the investment managers Investment Policy Committee since 1990. As the current chairman of the Investment Policy Committee, he helps establish general investment guidelines. Winmill is a member of the New York Section member society of the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers, Inc.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$100
Min Subsequent Investment:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$100
MIDSX can be purchased from 59 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks capital appreciation and protection against inflation; current income is secondary. The fund invests at least 65% of assets in securities of companies primarily involved in mining, processing, fabricating, distributing or otherwise dealing in gold, silver, platinum or other natural resources. It may invest up to 35% of assets in securities of companies that derive a portion of their gross revenues from the businesses mentioned above, in securities of selected growth companies and fixed-income securities. The fund also invests in domestic or foreign companies. It is nondiversified.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (13-Feb-08): 0.02
Last Cap Gain (25-Sep-96): 0.00
Annual Holdings Turnover 126.00%
Average for Category: 62.71%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseMIDSXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:1.87% 1.49%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.25% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:0.00% 5.36%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.55%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $758$649
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,296$983
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $2,766$1,906
* Per $10,000 invested


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