EuroPac Gold Fund Class A (EPGFX)

Overview

This fund primarily focuses on investing in gold companies situated within Europe and the Pacific Rim. The strategic investment criterion requires at least 80% of the fund's net assets, plus any borrowings intended for investment purposes, to be allocated to gold sector entities. These entities are defined broadly to include companies that primarily earn their revenue or profits from gold mining, processing, dealing, or investing. Additionally, companies engaged in gold exploration or providing services to the gold industry fall within the fund's investment scope. The fund's investment strategy underlines a comprehensive approach to engaging with the gold market, aiming to capitalize on the sector's potential growth and profitability.

Products and Services

The offerings of the fund can be categorized into distinct investment opportunities, each with specific targets and operations within the broader gold market:

• Equity Securities of Gold Companies

  These securities form the primary investment vehicle for the fund, focusing on companies that derive at least 50% of their gross revenue or profits from activities directly related to gold, such as mining, processing, or dealing. This category ensures that investors are directly engaging with the core activities driving the gold sector.

• Companies Exploring for Gold

  Investments may also target companies whose primary business is the exploration of gold deposits. This area represents a growth-oriented approach, seeking to benefit from the discovery and development of new gold resources, underscoring a long-term investment strategy in the gold market's expansion potential.

• Services to the Gold Industry

  An additional investment avenue within the fund's strategy encompasses companies providing services to the gold industry. This could include a wide range of service-oriented activities, from logistical support to technological solutions, aiming to leverage the operational aspects of the gold sector's ecosystem.

• Private Placements and Other Restricted Securities

  Up to 15% of the fund's net assets may be allocated to private placements and other restricted securities. This segment offers potential for higher returns by engaging in investments not readily accessible to the public market, although it may carry a higher risk profile.