U.S. Global Investors Celebrates Gold ETF Active Management Shift

U.S. Global Investors Achieves Two Noteworthy Milestones in 2025

December 30, 2025, marks a day of double celebration for U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (NASDAQ: GROW). The advisory firm is commemorating a year of unprecedented growth in the gold market as it transitions its U.S. Global GO GOLD and Precious Metals Miner ETF (GOAU) to active management, all while its U.S. Global Technology and Aerospace & Defense ETF (WAR) marks its first anniversary.

GOAU ETF Transition: A Response to Gold's Historic Rise

The year 2025 has been a landmark for gold, with Reuters reporting spot prices reaching an astonishing $4,421 per ounce on December 22. This surge has been fueled by economic uncertainties, geopolitical tensions, and increased buying by central banks. Consequently, the appetite for investment is not limited to physical gold but extends significantly into gold mining and royalty companies.

Amidst such dynamics, U.S. Global Investors believes a shift to active management for the GOAU ETF is vital. This change is set to offer increased flexibility and selectivity, aligning with the firm's Smart Beta 2.0 investment principles. The fund will maintain its existing name, ticker, and expense ratio.

CEO and Chief Investment Officer Frank Holmes stated, "We believe we are entering a new phase of the precious metals cycle, where security selection matters more than broad exposure."

Celebrating One Year of WAR ETF: A Focused Approach to Defense and AI

The U.S. Global Technology and Aerospace & Defense ETF (WAR) has completed its inaugural year, emphasizing investments in sectors poised to grow through defense spending and AI advancements. The ETF strategically targets aerospace, defense, semiconductor industries, cybersecurity firms, and data centers, employing a blend of Smart Beta 2.0 and fundamental analysis to identify high-quality investments benefiting from global defense trends.

Holmes remarked, "Defense has evolved into an information technology business, with governments investing billions in AI, data centers, cybersecurity, and semiconductors."

Continued Dedication to Strategic Markets

These achievements underline U.S. Global Investors' persistent dedication to crafting thematic strategies within high-conviction market segments. Through consistent application of Smart Beta 2.0, the company aims to present investors with unique chances across various sectors, including gold, defense, technology, airlines, and luxury goods.

For more information on U.S. Global ETFs and their management strategies, visit www.usglobaletfs.com.