As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 9, 2009
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-09303 & 811-09923
Kinetics Mutual Funds, Inc. & Kinetics Portfolios Trust
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
555 Taxter Road, Suite 175
Elmsford, NY 10523
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
615 E. Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
Date of fiscal year end: December 31, 2008
Date of reporting period: December 31, 2008
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
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| | December 31, 2008 www.kineticsfunds.com |
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| | The Internet Fund The Global Fund The Paradigm Fund The Medical Fund The Small Cap Opportunities Fund The Kinetics Government Money Market Fund The Market Opportunities Fund The Water Infrastructure Fund The Multi-Disciplinary Fund
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.
Table of Contents
December 31, 2008
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Shareholders’ Letter | | | 2 | |
Year 2008 Annual Investment Commentary | | | 5 | |
KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS | | | | |
Expense Example | | | 19 | |
Statement of Assets & Liabilities | | | 28 | |
Statement of Operations | | | 33 | |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | | 38 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | | | 48 | |
Financial Highlights | | | 64 | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | | 83 | |
KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS |
Allocation of Portfolio Assets | | | 84 | |
Portfolio of Investments The Internet Portfolio | | | 89 | |
Portfolio of Investments The Global Portfolio | | | 95 | |
Portfolio of Investments The Paradigm Portfolio | | | 100 | |
Portfolio of Investments The Medical Portfolio | | | 114 | |
Portfolio of Investments The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio | | | 117 | |
Portfolio of Investments The Kinetics Government Money Market Portfolio | | | 125 | |
Portfolio of Investments The Market Opportunities Portfolio | | | 126 | |
Portfolio of Investments The Water Infrastructure Portfolio | | | 132 | |
Portfolio of Investments The Multi-Disciplinary Portfolio | | | 136 | |
Portfolio of Options Written The Internet Portfolio | | | 137 | |
Portfolio of Options Written The Medical Portfolio | | | 138 | |
Portfolio of Options Written The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio | | | 139 | |
Portfolio of Options Written The Market Opportunities Portfolio | | | 140 | |
Portfolio of Options Written The Multi-Disciplinary Portfolio | | | 141 | |
Statement of Assets & Liabilities | | | 146 | |
Statement of Operations | | | 151 | |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | | 156 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | | | 161 | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | | 178 | |
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.
Shareholders’ Letter
Dear Fellow Shareholders:
We are pleased to present the Kinetics Mutual Funds’ Annual Report for the period ended December 31, 2008. On balance, the Kinetics Family of Mutual Funds had disappointing results for 2008, with declines in the no-load classes of 53.17% for the Paradigm Fund, 57.88% for the Small-Cap Opportunities Fund, 54.82% for the Market Opportunities Fund, 42.24% for the Internet Fund, and 50.72% for the Global Fund. Our Medical Fund had a modest decline of 20.42%, the Water Infrastructure Fund declined by 25.17%, and the Multi-Disciplinary Fund declined by 17.76%. This compares with declines of 37.00% and 40.54% for the S&P 500 Index(1) and the NASDAQ Composite Index(2), respectively.
There are two ways to judge our performance in 2008. The unflattering, and not inaccurate view, is that we did not foresee a near meltdown in the global financial system and remained unhedged and very net long. The only justification we can give for our action is that the operational aspects of our holdings, to a very large degree, did not suffer in a material way. Thus, selling or hedging because everyone else was selling did not seem rational to us. We did, in fact, sell a significant amount of our holdings, but only in order to meet redemption obligations.
The second way to view us is by reference to what has transpired at our companies during 2008. From this standpoint, we believe we have engaged in intelligent inactivity. In our view, there was and remains very little financial risk in our portfolio and a very large percentage of our companies performed quite well operationally. When investment fundamentals are looked at again, and we believe they will once there is equilibrium in the supply/demand for negotiable instruments, our portfolio should rebound. We are very hopeful that the actions of the Federal Reserve will take hold and allow investors to assess risk on a more logical basis. It seems inconceivable to us that the Federal Reserve’s actions will not ultimately bring about a more benign investment climate. We believe the infusion of sufficient funds should eventually create asset inflation. Further, Governments have announced fiscal stimulus plans amounting to over $1.5 trillion, and these should help stimulate economic activities. Thus, while we believe the
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economic numbers will certainly get worse in the coming months, we also believe the capital markets should eventually respond to these positive developments.
We continue to inform our shareholders through our website, www.kineticsfunds.com. This website provides a broad array of information, including recent portfolio holdings, quarterly investment commentaries, newsflashes, recent performance data, and online access to account information.
Kinetics offers the following Funds to investors:
The Paradigm Fund focuses on companies that currently have, or which should soon have, sustainable high returns on equity.
The Small Cap Opportunities Fund focuses on undervalued and special situation small capitalization equities that have the potential for rewarding long- term investment results.
The Medical Fund is a sector fund, offering an investment in scientific discovery within the field of medical research, particularly in the development of cancer treatments and therapies. As a sector fund, The Medical Fund is likely to have heightened volatility.
The Internet Fund is a sector fund that focuses on companies engaged in the evolution of Internet-related developments. As such, this Fund has been, and is likely to continue to be, quite volatile.
The Global Fund’s mandate was changed in March 2008 to focus on U.S. and foreign investments, currently with particular emphasis on China and other Asian markets.
The Market Opportunities Fund focuses on those companies that benefit from increasing transactional volume, such as publicly-traded exchanges, or that act as facilitators, such as gaming companies, airports and publicly-traded toll roads.
The Water Infrastructure Fund is a sector fund that invests in global companies engaged in water infrastructure and water-specific natural resources, as well as related activities.
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The Multi-Disciplinary Fund utilizes a two part investment strategy, which includes fixed income securities and derivative components. The derivative component generally involves selling written equity put options.
The Kinetics Government Money Market Fund is a short-term investment vehicle that provides a useful service for those participating in our equity product offerings.
Peter B. Doyle
President
Kinetics Mutual Funds, Inc.
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| (1) | The S&P 500 Index is a broad based unmanaged index of 500 stocks, which is widely recognized as representative of the equity market in general. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
| (2) | The NASDAQ Composite Index is a market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to represent the performance of the National Market System which includes over 5,000 stocks traded only over-the-counter and not on an exchange. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.
Investment Commentary
Dear Fellow Shareholders,
If I were an investor in a fund whose performance was down substantially more than the market, which was the case for most of our funds (notable exceptions, the Medical Fund, the Water Infrastructure Fund and the Multi-Disciplinary Funds) I would like at least two questions answered. First, has the investment adviser lost its way? That is, does the adviser see the world in a way that has been eclipsed by events, such that the fund(s) will not make a comeback? Second, did the adviser fail to recognize an overvalued situation and fail to take action?
The majority of the underperformance in our funds can be traced to our higher level of exposure to financial stocks and emerging markets. In the case of our financial positions, we did not, for the most part, own those investments that used excessive leverage or that had their operations experience significant duress during 2008. Furthermore, the vast majority of our companies did not and do not need to access capital for their future operations. This, however, did not seem to matter, as we believe it was a case of investors throwing the baby out with the bath water. The general attitude was that if it was connected to the financial industry, the stock should be sold.
Moreover, the whole notion of geographic diversification and non-codependent businesses did not provide protection in 2008, as the market was not driven by fundamentals. The year 2008 was quite different than the 2000 to 2002 decline, which was driven by fundamentals. Many emerging markets sold off earlier and more aggressively than the United States, even though the origination of the crisis was domestic. Our exposure to China, which we believe is in far better fiscal shape to weather this economic storm than is the United States, negatively impacted portfolios as valuations there collapsed to levels that are, in our opinion, irrational given that nation’s long-term economic prospects.
Long before the end of 2007, we reviewed the investment landscape and were well aware of problems in the housing sector. At the end 2007, we were comfortable with the valuations of our companies in comparison to their business prospects. It has been, and remains, our philosophy that we will only act based upon the value we receive or
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hold versus the prices then available. Selling a great business because its price might decline or shorting it because the market might decline in the next month is not, in our opinion, a successful approach and, thus, is not a feasible modus operandi for us.
For much of 2008, the economic weakness in the United States could be directly linked to the housing market and its related supply/demand imbalances. For many years the nation’s housing inventory had been expanding well in excess of its natural demand. We believe that while the decline in housing (as credit dried up) was having its effect on the capital markets, it was not an economic catastrophe. During the middle part of September, however, with the allowed demise of Lehman Brothers, the near demise of American International Group, and the breaking of the buck by the Reserve Primary Fund, a money market fund, we believe the global financial system experienced a near meltdown and from that point forward, the economic fallout has been extremely traumatic.
In such a financial crisis, there is an overwhelming demand for liquidity or risk-free assets, such as cash and United States Treasuries. This demand for cash and safety overwhelms the usually higher demand for potentially more profitable securities, such as stocks and corporate bonds. In fact, cash is frequently raised through the sale of these negotiable instruments. If Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, for example, have to de-lever their balances sheets in order to remain viable institutions, they will be forced to sell whatever they can, almost without regard to valuation or expected return. While this process is not illogical in and of itself, it does create anomalies in the pricing of assets, which we perceive to be an incredible opportunity.
The recent response by the U.S. Government, particularly the Federal Reserve Bank, has been to purchase negotiable instruments. Since September 30, 2008, the Federal Reserve has expanded its balance sheet from $937 billion to over $2.2 trillion. It has in place additional programs to bring the spending to over $3 trillion in short order. The actions of the government are without precedent. Since this massive buying spree began in earnest, non-Treasury fixed income markets have rallied, and the equity markets have somewhat stabilized. In our opinion, the changes can be explained by basic economics.
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Negotiable instruments have behaved more favorably recently because the supply/demand imbalance is being corrected. It appears to us that the government will not stop its purchases until a more normalized environment ensues.
However, stocks still compete against other assets, and we believe the high yields on convertible bonds, municipal bonds and corporate bonds will make a sustained rally in equities unlikely until the credit spreads between Treasuries and non-Treasury fixed income tighten. Fortunately, this process can happen relatively quickly, and we believe the stock market is likely to discount an economic recovery long before it is reported in the underlying statistics, which are likely to get worse before they get better.
There are two ways to describe our 2008 investment performance. The first and more painful method (which is ultimately less useful) is to look at the absolute numbers, and for our funds the picture was not sanguine. This, however, only describes the price behavior, which in the shorter term is determined by emotions and liquidity needs. The second and more appropriate view, in our opinion, is to focus on the business returns of the companies whose shares we own on your behalf. By and large, we believe our companies have performed, within the context of the economic environment in which they operate, quite well. In fact, we believe the dislocation between equity prices and the fundamentals of the companies we own has created tremendous opportunity. Consequently, we have not engineered a large-scale reshuffling of our holdings, as we believe the price behavior of the companies in our portfolios was primarily the result of a quest for liquidity. While the stock prices of many of our holdings suggest that they are going out of business, we firmly believe that those companies that have held up well operationally are likely to be bid up the most aggressively.
We thank you for your continued support and appreciate your patience in these trying times.
Peter B. Doyle
Chief Investment Strategist
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Disclosure
This material is intended to be reviewed in conjunction with a current prospectus, which includes all fees and expenses that apply to a continued investment program, as well as information regarding the risk factors, policies and objectives of the Funds. Read it carefully before investing.
Mutual Fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. Because the Funds [other than The Global Fund, The Paradigm Fund, The Small Cap Opportunities Fund, The Market Opportunities Fund, The Kinetics Government Money Market Fund and The Multi-Disciplinary Fund] invest in a single industry or geographic region, their shares are subject to a higher degree of risk than funds with a higher level of diversification. Internet and biotechnology stocks are subject to a rate of change in technology, obsolescence and competition that is generally higher than that of other industries and have experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations. International investing [for The Global Fund, The Water Infrastructure Fund, The Paradigm Fund, The Market Opportunities Fund, The Small Cap Opportunities Fund and The Internet Fund] presents special risks including currency exchange fluctuation, government regulations, and the potential for political and economic instability. Accordingly, the share price for these Funds is expected to be more volatile than that of a U.S.-only fund. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance.
As of March 14, 2008, The Global Fund, formerly known as the Internet Emerging Growth Fund, changed its name and investment mandate.
Because smaller companies [for The Global Fund, The Small Cap Opportunities Fund and the Water Infrastructure Fund] often have narrower markets and limited financial resources, they present more risk than larger, more well established, companies.
Non-investment grade debt securities [for all Funds], i.e., junk bonds, are subject to greater credit risk, price volatility and risk of loss than investment grade securities. Further, options contain special risks including the imperfect correlation between the value of the option and the value of the underlying asset. Investments [for the Multi-Disciplinary Fund] in futures, swaps and other derivative instruments may result in loss as derivative instruments may be illiquid, difficult to price and leveraged so that small changes may produce disproportionate losses to the Fund. To the extent the Funds segregate
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assets to cover derivative positions, they may impair their ability to meet current obligations, to honor requests for redemption and to manage the Funds in a manner consistent with their respective investment objectives. Purchasing and writing put and call options and, in particular, writing “uncovered” options are highly specialized activities that entail greater than ordinary investment risk.
As non-diversified [other than The Kinetics Government Money Market Fund] Funds, the value of Fund shares may fluctuate more than shares invested in a broader range of industries and companies.
An investment in the Kinetics Government Money Market Fund is neither insured nor guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund.
Unlike other investment companies that directly acquire and manage their own portfolios of securities, The Kinetics Mutual Funds pursue their investment objectives by investing all of their investable assets in a corresponding portfolio series of Kinetics Portfolios Trust.
The information concerning the Funds included in the shareholder report contains certain forward-looking statements about the factors that may affect the performance of the Funds in the future. These statements are based on Fund management’s predictions and expectations concerning certain future events and their expected impact on the Funds, such as performance of the economy as a whole and of specific industry sectors, changes in the levels of interest rates, the impact of developing world events, and other factors that may influence the future performance of the Funds. Management believes these forward-looking statements to be reasonable, although they are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Actual events may cause adjustments in portfolio management strategies from those currently expected to be employed.
The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQ) and the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500) each represent an unmanaged, broad-basket of stocks. They are typically used as a proxy for overall market performance.
Distributor: Kinetics Funds Distributor, Inc. is not an affiliate of Kinetics Mutual Funds, Inc. Kinetics Funds Distributor, Inc. is an affiliate of Kinetics Asset Management, Inc., Investment Adviser to Kinetics Mutual Funds, Inc.
For more information, log onto www.kineticsfunds.com.
January 1, 2009 — Kinetics Asset Management, Inc.
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How a $10,000 Investment Has Grown:
The charts show the growth of a $10,000 investment in the Feeder Funds as compared to the performance of two representative market indices. The tables below the charts show the average annual total returns on an investment over various periods. Returns for periods greater than one year are average annual total returns. The annual returns assume the reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, however, the graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Past performance is not predictive of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the returns quoted below. The performance data reflects voluntary fee waivers and expense reimbursements made by the Adviser and the returns would have been lower if these waivers and expense reimbursements were not in effect. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs.
S&P 500 Index — The S&P 500 Index is a capital-weighted index, representing the aggregate market value of the common equity of 500 stocks primarily traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The S&P 500 is unmanaged and includes the reinvestment of dividends and does not reflect the payments of transaction costs and advisory fees associated with an investment in the Funds. The securities that comprise the S&P 500 may differ substantially from the securities in the Funds’ portfolios. It is not possible to directly invest in an index.
NASDAQ Composite Index — The NASDAQ Composite Index is a broad-based capitalization-weighted index of all NASDAQ stocks. The NASDAQ Composite is unmanaged and does not include the reinvestment of dividends and does not reflect the payment of transaction costs or advisory fees associated with an investment in the Funds. The securities that comprise the NASDAQ Composite may differ substantially from the securities in the Funds’ portfolios. It is not possible to directly invest in an index.
MSCI EAFE Index — The MSCI EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the US and Canada. The MSCI EAFE is unmanaged and includes the reinvestment of dividends and does not reflect the payment of transaction costs or advisory fees associated with an investment in the Funds. The securities that comprise the MSCI EAFE may differ substantially from the securities in the Funds’ portfolios. It is not possible to directly invest in an index.
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The Internet Fund
December 31, 1998 — December 31, 2008
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One Year | | | −42.24 | % | | | −42.37 | % | | | −45.69 | % | | | −42.67 | % | | | −37.00 | % | | | −40.54 | % |
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Five Years | | | −1.58 | % | | | −1.59 | % | | | −2.76 | % | | | N/A | | | | −2.19 | % | | | −4.67 | % |
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Ten Years | | | 3.23 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | −1.38 | % | | | −3.24 | % |
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Since Inception No Load Class (10/21/96) | | | 12.75 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 3.73 | % | | | 2.02 | % |
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Since Inception Advisor Class A (4/26/01) | | | N/A | | | | −1.38 | % | | | −2.14 | % | | | N/A | | | | −2.20 | % | | | −3.26 | % |
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Since Inception Advisor Class C (2/16/07) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | −16.59 | % | | | −20.82 | % | | | −21.76 | % |
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(1) | | Reflects front-end sales charge of 5.75%. |
Returns for periods greater than one year are average annual total returns.
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The Global Fund
December 31, 1999 — December 31, 2008*
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One Year | | | −50.72 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | −37.00 | % | | | −40.54 | % | | | −45.09 | % |
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Five Years | | | −7.87 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | −2.19 | % | | | −4.67 | % | | | −0.81 | % |
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Since Inception No Load Class (12/31/99) | | | −12.94 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | −3.60 | % | | | −10.00 | % | | | −3.84 | % |
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Since Inception Advisor Class A (5/19/08) | | | N/A | | | | −47.12 | %(2) | | | −50.18 | %(2) | | | N/A | | | | −35.67 | %(2) | | | −37.32 | %(2) | | | −43.92 | %(2) |
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Since Inception Advisor Class C (5/19/08) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | −47.14 | %(2) | | | −35.67 | %(2) | | | −37.32 | %(2) | | | −43.92 | %(2) |
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* | | On March 14, 2008, the Internet Emerging Growth Fund changed its investment mandate and name to the Global Fund. Performance of the Internet Emerging Growth Fund is included for the period prior to March 14, 2008. |
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(1) | | Reflects front-end sales charge of 5.75%. |
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(2) | | Not annualized. |
Returns for periods greater than one year are average annual total returns.
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The Paradigm Fund
December 31, 1999 — December 31, 2008
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One Year | | | −53.17 | % | | | −53.30 | % | | | −55.99 | % | | | −53.54 | % | | | 53.11 | % | | | −37.00 | % | | | −40.54 | % |
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Five Years | | | 0.36 | % | | | 0.05 | % | | | −1.12 | % | | | −0.44 | % | | | N/A | | | | −2.19 | % | | | −4.67 | % |
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Since Inception No Load Class (12/31/99) | | | 4.78 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | −3.60 | % | | | −10.00 | % |
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Since Inception Advisor Class A (4/26/01) | | | N/A | | | | 4.75 | % | | | 3.94 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | −2.20 | % | | | −3.26 | % |
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Since Inception Advisor Class C (6/28/02) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 4.77 | % | | | N/A | | | | 0.51 | % | | | 1.16 | % |
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Since Inception Institutional Class (5/27/05) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | −5.43 | % | | | −5.68 | % | | | −7.35 | % |
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(1) | | Reflects front-end sales charge of 5.75%. |
Returns for periods greater than one year are average annual total returns.
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The Medical Fund
September 30, 1999 — December 31, 2008
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One Year | | | −20.42 | % | | | −20.49 | % | | | −25.05 | % | | | −20.97 | % | | | 37.00 | % | | | −40.54 | % |
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Five Years | | | 2.30 | % | | | 2.06 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | N/A | | | | −2.19 | % | | | −4.67 | % |
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Since Inception No Load Class (9/30/99) | | | 6.36 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | −2.05 | % | | | −5.82 | % |
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Since Inception Advisor Class A (4/26/01) | | | N/A | | | | −0.71 | % | | | −1.48 | % | | | N/A | | | | −2.20 | % | | | −3.26 | % |
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Since Inception Advisor Class C (2/16/07) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | −7.41 | % | | | −20.82 | % | | | −21.76 | % |
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(1) | | Reflects front-end sales charge of 5.75%. |
Returns for periods greater than one year are average annual total returns.
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The Small Cap Opportunities Fund
March 20, 2000 — December 31, 2008
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One Year | | | −57.88 | % | | | −58.00 | % | | | −60.41 | % | | | −58.20 | % | | | 57.82 | % | | | −37.00 | % | | | −40.54 | % |
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Five Years | | | −3.15 | % | | | −3.41 | % | | | −4.55 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | −2.19 | % | | | −4.67 | % |
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Since Inception No Load Class (3/20/00) | | | 4.19 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | −3.62 | % | | | −11.50 | % |
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Since Inception Advisor Class A (12/31/01) | | | N/A | | | | −0.40 | % | | | −1.23 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | −1.53 | % | | | −2.99 | % |
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Since Inception Advisor Class C (2/16/07) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | −33.68 | % | | | N/A | | | | −20.82 | % | | | −21.76 | % |
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Since Inception Institutional Class (8/12/05) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | −11.11 | % | | | −6.85 | % | | | −8.83 | % |
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(1) | | Reflects front-end sales charge of 5.75%. |
Returns for periods greater than one year are average annual total returns.
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The Market Opportunities Fund
January 31, 2006 — December 31, 2008
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| | Ended 12/31/2008 | |
| | | | | Advisor
| | | Advisor
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| | No Load
| | | Class A
| | | Class A
| | | Advisor
| | | Institutional
| | | | | | NASDAQ
| |
| | Class | | | (No Load) | | | (Load Adjusted)(1) | | | Class C | | | Class | | | S&P 500 | | | Composite | |
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One Year | | | −54.82 | % | | | −54.91 | % | | | −57.51 | % | | | −55.13 | % | | | N/A | | | | −37.00 | % | | | −40.54 | % |
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Since Inception No Load Class (1/31/06) | | | −10.16 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | −9.41 | % | | | −12.22 | % |
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Since Inception Advisor Class A (1/31/06) | | | N/A | | | | −10.38 | % | | | −12.18 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | −9.41 | % | | | −12.22 | % |
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Since Inception Advisor Class C (2/16/07) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | −27.14 | % | | | N/A | | | | −20.82 | % | | | −21.76 | % |
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Since Inception Institutional Class (5/19/08) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | −46.77 | %(2) | | | −35.67 | %(2) | | | 37.32 | %(2) |
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(1) | | Reflects front-end sales charge of 5.75%. |
Returns for periods greater than one year are average annual total returns.
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The Water Infrastructure Fund
June 29, 2007 — December 31, 2008
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| | Ended 12/31/2008 | |
| | | | | Advisor
| | | Advisor
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | No Load
| | | Class A
| | | Class A
| | | Advisor
| | | Institutional
| | | | | | NASDAQ
| |
| | Class | | | (No Load) | | | (Load Adjusted)(1) | | | Class C | | | Class | | | S&P 500 | | | Composite | |
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One Year | | | −25.17 | % | | | −25.37 | % | | | −29.66 | % | | | −25.79 | % | | | −25.05 | % | | | −37.00 | % | | | −40.54 | % |
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Since Inception No Load Class (6/29/07) | | | −16.07 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | −27.08 | % | | | −28.30 | % |
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Since Inception Advisor Class A (6/29/07) | | | N/A | | | | −16.26 | % | | | −19.49 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 27.08 | % | | | −28.30 | % |
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Since Inception Advisor Class C (6/29/07) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | −16.69 | % | | | N/A | | | | −27.08 | % | | | −28.30 | % |
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Since Inception Institutional Class (6/29/07) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | −15.91 | % | | | −27.08 | % | | | −28.30 | % |
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(1) | | Reflects front-end sales charge of 5.75%. |
Returns for periods greater than one year are average annual total returns.
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The Multi-Disciplinary Fund
February 11, 2008 — December 31, 2008
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| | Ended 12/31/2008 | |
| | | | | Advisor
| | | Advisor
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | No Load
| | | Class A
| | | Class A
| | | Advisor
| | | Institutional
| | | | | | NASDAQ
| |
| | Class | | | (No Load) | | | (Load Adjusted)(1) | | | Class C | | | Class | | | S&P 500 | | | Composite | |
| |
|
Since Inception No Load Class (2/11/08) | | | −17.76 | %(2) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 31.06 | %(2) | | | −32.03 | %(2) |
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Since Inception Advisor Class A (2/11/08) | | | N/A | | | | −17.97 | %(2) | | | −22.69 | %(2) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | −31.06 | %(2) | | | −32.03 | %(2) |
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Since Inception Advisor Class C (2/11/08) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | −18.30 | %(2) | | | N/A(2 | ) | | | −31.06 | %(2) | | | −32.03 | %(2) |
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Since Inception Institutional Class (2/11/08) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | −17.65 | %(2) | | | 31.06 | %(2) | | | −32.03 | %(2) |
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(1) | | Reflects front-end sales charge of 5.75%. |
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(2) | | Not annualized. |
Returns for periods greater than one year are average annual total returns.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Expense Example
December 31, 2008
Shareholders incur two type of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, reinvestments of dividends or other distributions made by the Fund, redemption fees, and exchange fees, and (2), ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help investors understand the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested on July 1, 2008 and held for the entire period from July 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008.
Actual Expenses
The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. Unlike other mutual funds that directly acquire and manage their own portfolio securities, each Feeder Fund invests all of its investable assets in a corresponding Master Portfolio, a separately registered investment company. The Master Portfolio, in turn, invests in securities. With this type of organization, expenses can accrue specifically to the Master Portfolio or the Feeder Fund or both. The Adviser for the Master Portfolios has directed a certain amount of the Master Portfolio’s trades to brokers believed to provide the best execution and, as a result, the Master Portfolios have generated direct brokerage credits to reduce certain service provider fees. Each Feeder Fund records its proportionate share of the Master Portfolio’s expenses, including directed brokerage credits, on a daily basis. Any expense reductions include Feeder Fund-specific expenses as well as the expenses allocated from the Master Portfolio.
The Feeder Funds will charge shareholder fees for outgoing wire transfers, returned checks, and exchanges executed by telephone between the Feeder Fund and any other series of Kinetics Mutual Funds, Inc. The Feeder Fund’s transfer agent charges a $5.00 transaction fee to shareholder accounts for telephone exchanges between any two series of Kinetics Mutual Funds, Inc. The Feeder Fund’s transfer agent does not charge a transaction fee for written exchange requests. IRA accounts are assessed a $15.00 annual fee. Finally, as a disincentive to market-timing transactions, the Feeder Funds will assess a 2.00% fee on the redemption or exchange of Fund shares held for less than 30 days. These fees will be paid to the Feeder Funds to help offset transaction costs. The Feeder Funds reserve the right to waive the redemption fee, subject to their sole discretion, in instances deemed not to be disadvantageous to the Feeder Funds or shareholders.
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You may use the information provided in the first line, together with the amounts you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Feeder Funds’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which are not the Feeder Funds’ actual returns. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses one paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Feeder Funds and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight one’s ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help one determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In if these transactional costs were included, one’s costs would have been higher.
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Expense Example
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| | Beginning
| | Ending
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| | Account
| | Account
| | | | Expenses Paid
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| | Value
| | Value
| | Annualized
| | During Period*
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| | (7/1/08) | | (12/31/08) | | Expense Ratio | | (7/1/08 to 12/31/08) |
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The Internet Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
No Load Class Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 721.86 | | | | 2.11 | % | | $ | 9.13 | |
No Load Class Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 721.86 | | | | 1.90 | % | | $ | 8.22 | |
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.53 | | | | 2.11 | % | | $ | 10.68 | |
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.58 | | | | 1.90 | % | | $ | 9.63 | |
Advisor Class A Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 721.28 | | | | 2.36 | % | | $ | 10.21 | |
Advisor Class A Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 721.28 | | | | 2.15 | % | | $ | 9.30 | |
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,013.27 | | | | 2.36 | % | | $ | 11.94 | |
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.33 | | | | 2.15 | % | | $ | 10.89 | |
Advisor Class C Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 719.18 | | | | 2.86 | % | | $ | 12.36 | |
Advisor Class C Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 719.18 | | | | 2.65 | % | | $ | 11.45 | |
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,010.76 | | | | 2.86 | % | | $ | 14.46 | |
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,011.81 | | | | 2.65 | % | | $ | 13.40 | |
The Global Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
No Load Class Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 643.97 | | | | 6.65 | % | | $ | 27.48 | |
No Load Class Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 643.97 | | | | 1.40 | % | | $ | 5.79 | |
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 991.70 | | | | 6.65 | % | | $ | 33.29 | |
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.10 | | | | 1.40 | % | | $ | 7.10 | |
Advisor Class A Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 643.01 | | | | 8.16 | % | | $ | 33.70 | |
Advisor Class A Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 643.01 | | | | 1.65 | % | | $ | 6.81 | |
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 984.11 | | | | 8.16 | % | | $ | 40.70 | |
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| | Beginning
| | Ending
| | | | |
| | Account
| | Account
| | | | Expenses Paid
|
| | Value
| | Value
| | Annualized
| | During Period*
|
| | (7/1/08) | | (12/31/08) | | Expense Ratio | | (7/1/08 to 12/31/08) |
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Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.84 | | | | 1.65 | % | | $ | 8.36 | |
Advisor Class C Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 642.74 | | | | 7.39 | % | | $ | 30.52 | |
Advisor Class C Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 642.74 | | | | 2.15 | % | | $ | 8.88 | |
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 987.98 | | | | 7.39 | % | | $ | 36.93 | |
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.33 | | | | 2.15 | % | | $ | 10.89 | |
The Paradigm Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
No Load Class Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 577.00 | | | | 1.77 | % | | $ | 7.02 | |
No Load Class Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 577.00 | | | | 1.65 | % | | $ | 6.54 | |
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.24 | | | | 1.77 | % | | $ | 8.97 | |
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.84 | | | | 1.65 | % | | $ | 8.36 | |
Advisor Class A Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 576.05 | | | | 2.02 | % | | $ | 8.00 | |
Advisor Class A Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 576.05 | | | | 1.90 | % | | $ | 7.53 | |
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.98 | | | | 2.02 | % | | $ | 10.23 | |
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.58 | | | | 1.90 | % | | $ | 9.63 | |
Advisor Class C Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 574.50 | | | | 2.51 | % | | $ | 9.93 | |
Advisor Class C Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 574.50 | | | | 2.40 | % | | $ | 9.50 | |
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,012.52 | | | | 2.51 | % | | $ | 12.70 | |
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,013.07 | | | | 2.40 | % | | $ | 12.14 | |
Institutional Class Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 577.56 | | | | 1.72 | % | | $ | 6.82 | |
Institutional Class Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 577.56 | | | | 1.45 | % | | $ | 5.75 | |
Institutional Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.49 | | | | 1.72 | % | | $ | 8.72 | |
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| | Beginning
| | Ending
| | | | |
| | Account
| | Account
| | | | Expenses Paid
|
| | Value
| | Value
| | Annualized
| | During Period*
|
| | (7/1/08) | | (12/31/08) | | Expense Ratio | | (7/1/08 to 12/31/08) |
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Institutional Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.85 | | | | 1.45 | % | | $ | 7.35 | |
The Medical Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
No Load Class Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 819.40 | | | | 2.22 | % | | $ | 10.15 | |
No Load Class Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 819.40 | | | | 1.39 | % | | $ | 6.36 | |
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,013.98 | | | | 2.22 | % | | $ | 11.24 | |
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.15 | | | | 1.39 | % | | $ | 7.05 | |
Advisor Class A Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 819.59 | | | | 2.47 | % | | $ | 11.30 | |
Advisor Class A Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 819.59 | | | | 1.64 | % | | $ | 7.50 | |
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,012.72 | | | | 2.47 | % | | $ | 12.50 | |
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.89 | | | | 1.64 | % | | $ | 8.31 | |
Advisor Class C Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 816.45 | | | | 2.97 | % | | $ | 13.56 | |
Advisor Class C Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 816.45 | | | | 2.14 | % | | $ | 9.77 | |
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,010.21 | | | | 2.97 | % | | $ | 15.01 | |
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.38 | | | | 2.14 | % | | $ | 10.84 | |
The Small Cap Opportunities Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
No Load Class Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 556.96 | | | | 1.84 | % | | $ | 7.20 | |
No Load Class Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 556.96 | | | | 1.65 | % | | $ | 6.46 | |
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.89 | | | | 1.84 | % | | $ | 9.32 | |
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.84 | | | | 1.65 | % | | $ | 8.36 | |
Advisor Class A Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 556.09 | | | | 2.09 | % | | $ | 8.18 | |
Advisor Class A Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 556.09 | | | | 1.90 | % | | $ | 7.43 | |
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.63 | | | | 2.09 | % | | $ | 10.58 | |
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| | Beginning
| | Ending
| | | | |
| | Account
| | Account
| | | | Expenses Paid
|
| | Value
| | Value
| | Annualized
| | During Period*
|
| | (7/1/08) | | (12/31/08) | | Expense Ratio | | (7/1/08 to 12/31/08) |
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Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.58 | | | | 1.90 | % | | $ | 9.63 | |
Advisor Class C Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 554.88 | | | | 2.59 | % | | $ | 10.12 | |
Advisor Class C Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 554.88 | | | | 2.40 | % | | $ | 9.38 | |
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,012.12 | | | | 2.59 | % | | $ | 13.10 | |
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,013.07 | | | | 2.40 | % | | $ | 12.14 | |
Institutional Class Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 557.33 | | | | 1.79 | % | | $ | 7.01 | |
Institutional Class Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 557.33 | | | | 1.45 | % | | $ | 5.68 | |
Institutional Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.14 | | | | 1.79 | % | | $ | 9.07 | |
Institutional Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.85 | | | | 1.45 | % | | $ | 7.35 | |
The Kinetics Government Money Market Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
No Load Class Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,002.57 | | | | 3.41 | % | | $ | 17.17 | |
No Load Class Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,002.57 | | | | 0.65 | % | | $ | 3.27 | |
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,007.99 | | | | 3.41 | % | | $ | 17.21 | |
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.87 | | | | 0.65 | % | | $ | 3.30 | |
The Market Opportunities Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
No Load Class Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 623.11 | | | | 1.87 | % | | $ | 7.63 | |
No Load Class Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 623.11 | | | | 1.64 | % | | $ | 6.69 | |
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.74 | | | | 1.87 | % | | $ | 9.48 | |
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.89 | | | | 1.64 | % | | $ | 8.31 | |
Advisor Class A Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 622.61 | | | | 2.12 | % | | $ | 8.65 | |
Advisor Class A Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 622.61 | | | | 1.89 | % | | $ | 7.71 | |
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.48 | | | | 2.12 | % | | $ | 10.74 | |
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| | Ending
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| | Account
| | Account
| | | | Expenses Paid
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| | Value
| | Value
| | Annualized
| | During Period*
|
| | (7/1/08) | | (12/31/08) | | Expense Ratio | | (7/1/08 to 12/31/08) |
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Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.63 | | | | 1.89 | % | | $ | 9.58 | |
Advisor Class C Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 621.06 | | | | 2.62 | % | | $ | 10.68 | |
Advisor Class C Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 621.06 | | | | 2.39 | % | | $ | 9.74 | |
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,011.97 | | | | 2.62 | % | | $ | 13.25 | |
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,013.12 | | | | 2.39 | % | | $ | 12.09 | |
Institutional Class Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 623.91 | | | | 1.83 | % | | $ | 7.47 | |
Institutional Class Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 623.91 | | | | 1.44 | % | | $ | 5.88 | |
Institutional Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.94 | | | | 1.83 | % | | $ | 9.27 | |
Institutional Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.90 | | | | 1.44 | % | | $ | 7.30 | |
The Water Infrastructure Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
No Load Class Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 765.59 | | | | 2.19 | % | | $ | 9.72 | |
No Load Class Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 765.59 | | | | 1.64 | % | | $ | 7.28 | |
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.13 | | | | 2.19 | % | | $ | 11.09 | |
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.89 | | | | 1.64 | % | | $ | 8.31 | |
Advisor Class A Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 765.12 | | | | 2.44 | % | | $ | 10.83 | |
Advisor Class A Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 765.12 | | | | 1.89 | % | | $ | 8.39 | |
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,012.87 | | | | 2.44 | % | | $ | 12.35 | |
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.63 | | | | 1.89 | % | | $ | 9.58 | |
Advisor Class C Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 762.39 | | | | 2.94 | % | | $ | 13.02 | |
Advisor Class C Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 762.39 | | | | 2.39 | % | | $ | 10.59 | |
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,010.36 | | | | 2.94 | % | | $ | 14.86 | |
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| | Beginning
| | Ending
| | | | |
| | Account
| | Account
| | | | Expenses Paid
|
| | Value
| | Value
| | Annualized
| | During Period*
|
| | (7/1/08) | | (12/31/08) | | Expense Ratio | | (7/1/08 to 12/31/08) |
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Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,013.12 | | | | 2.39 | % | | $ | 12.09 | |
Institutional Class Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 766.06 | | | | 2.14 | % | | $ | 9.50 | |
Institutional Class Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 766.06 | | | | 1.44 | % | | $ | 6.39 | |
Institutional Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.38 | | | | 2.14 | % | | $ | 10.84 | |
Institutional Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.90 | | | | 1.44 | % | | $ | 7.30 | |
The Multi-Disciplinary Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
No Load Class Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 846.97 | | | | 17.52 | % | | $ | 81.34 | |
No Load Class Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 846.97 | | | | 1.49 | % | | $ | 6.92 | |
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 937.06 | | | | 17.52 | % | | $ | 85.31 | |
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.65 | | | | 1.49 | % | | $ | 7.56 | |
Advisor Class A Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 845.63 | | | | 17.77 | % | | $ | 82.44 | |
Advisor Class A Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 845.63 | | | | 1.74 | % | | $ | 8.07 | |
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 935.80 | | | | 17.77 | % | | $ | 86.47 | |
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.39 | | | | 1.74 | % | | $ | 8.82 | |
Advisor Class C Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 844.06 | | | | 18.27 | % | | $ | 84.69 | |
Advisor Class C Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 844.06 | | | | 2.24 | % | | $ | 10.38 | |
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 933.29 | | | | 18.27 | % | | $ | 88.79 | |
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,013.88 | | | | 2.24 | % | | $ | 11.34 | |
Institutional Class Actual — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 847.20 | | | | 17.32 | % | | $ | 80.42 | |
Institutional Class Actual — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 847.20 | | | | 1.29 | % | | $ | 5.99 | |
Institutional Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — before expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 938.06 | | | | 17.32 | % | | $ | 84.38 | |
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| | Beginning
| | Ending
| | | | |
| | Account
| | Account
| | | | Expenses Paid
|
| | Value
| | Value
| | Annualized
| | During Period*
|
| | (7/1/08) | | (12/31/08) | | Expense Ratio | | (7/1/08 to 12/31/08) |
|
Institutional Class Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) — after expense reimbursement | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.65 | | | | 1.29 | % | | $ | 6.55 | |
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Note: | Each Feeder Fund records its proportionate share of the respective Master Portfolio’s expenses, including directed brokerage credits, on a daily basis. Any expense reductions includes Feeder Fund-specific expenses as well as the expenses allocated for the Master Portfolio. |
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* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio before expense reimbursement and after expense reimbursement multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366. |
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Statement of Assets & Liabilities
December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | |
| | The Internet
| | The Global
|
| | Fund | | Fund |
|
|
ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Investments in the Master Portfolios, at value* | | $ | 75,633,699 | | | $ | 1,958,744 | |
Receivable from Adviser | | | 19,389 | | | | 9,180 | |
Receivable for Master Portfolio interest sold | | | 65,942 | | | | 4,940 | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 9,520 | | | | 2,709 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 17,950 | | | | 19,710 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 75,746,500 | | | | 1,995,283 | |
| | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Payable to Directors and Officers | | | 614 | | | | 6 | |
Payable for Fund shares repurchased | | | 75,462 | | | | 7,648 | |
Payable for service fees | | | 15,627 | | | | 414 | |
Payable for distribution fees | | | 166 | | | | 22 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 111,118 | | | | 13,357 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 202,987 | | | | 21,447 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 75,543,513 | | | $ | 1,973,836 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | | | |
Paid in capital | | $ | 260,915,148 | | | $ | 12,560,641 | |
Accumulated net investment loss | | | (494,997 | ) | | | (8 | ) |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments, foreign currency and written option contracts | | | (181,256,468 | ) | | | (9,008,595 | ) |
Net unrealized depreciation on: | | | | | | | | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | (3,166,284 | ) | | | (1,578,202 | ) |
Written option contracts | | | (453,886 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 75,543,513 | | | $ | 1,973,836 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — NO LOAD CLASS: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 75,112,054 | | | $ | 1,862,871 | |
Shares outstanding | | | 3,626,425 | | | | 788,778 | |
Net asset value per share (offering and redemption price) | | $ | 20.71 | | | $ | 2.36 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — ADVISOR CLASS A: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 318,350 | | | $ | 105,690 | |
Shares outstanding | | | 15,531 | | | | 44,772 | |
Net asset value per share (redemption price) | | $ | 20.50 | | | $ | 2.36 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Offering price per share ($20.50 divided by .9425 and $2.36 divided by .9425) | | $ | 21.75 | | | $ | 2.50 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — ADVISOR CLASS C: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 113,109 | | | $ | 5,275 | |
Shares outstanding | | | 5,599 | | | | 2,230 | |
Net asset value per share (offering and redemption price) | | $ | 20.20 | | | $ | 2.37 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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* | Each Feeder Fund invests its assets directly in the corresponding Master Portfolio. The financial statements for the Master Portfolios, along with the portfolio of investments in securities, are contained elsewhere in this report and should be read in conjunction with the Feeder Fund’s financial statements. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Statement of Assets & Liabilities
December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | |
| | The Paradigm
| | | The Medical
| |
| | Fund | | | Fund | |
| |
|
ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Investments in the Master Portfolios, at value* | | $ | 1,267,501,494 | | | $ | 18,980,926 | |
Receivable from Adviser | | | 211,283 | | | | 14,161 | |
Receivable for Master Portfolio interest sold | | | 1,616,186 | | | | 28,588 | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 5,596,095 | | | | 22,196 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 57,274 | | | | 13,273 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 1,274,982,332 | | | | 19,059,144 | |
| | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Payable to Directors and Officers | | | 20,230 | | | | 75 | |
Payable for Fund shares repurchased | | | 7,212,281 | | | | 50,784 | |
Payable for service fees | | | 250,219 | | | | 3,763 | |
Payable for distribution fees | | | 165,638 | | | | 748 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 883,456 | | | | 21,830 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 8,531,824 | | | | 77,200 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,266,450,508 | | | $ | 18,981,944 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | | | |
Paid in capital | | $ | 2,578,747,795 | | | $ | 24,180,338 | |
Accumulated net investment income | | | 1,990,250 | | | | 62 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments, foreign currency and written option contracts | | | (632,693,545 | ) | | | (278,976 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | (681,593,992 | ) | | | (4,937,898 | ) |
Written option contracts | | | — | | | | 18,418 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,266,450,508 | | | $ | 18,981,944 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — NO LOAD CLASS: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 740,982,604 | | | $ | 15,727,188 | |
Shares outstanding | | | 51,386,691 | | | | 1,032,784 | |
Net asset value per share (offering and redemption price) | | $ | 14.42 | | | $ | 15.23 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — ADVISOR CLASS A: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 249,423,534 | | | $ | 2,940,814 | |
Shares outstanding | | | 17,613,552 | | | | 197,333 | |
Net asset value per share (redemption price) | | $ | 14.16 | | | $ | 14.90 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Offering price per share ($14.16 divided by .9425 and $14.90 divided by .9425) | | $ | 15.02 | | | $ | 15.81 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — ADVISOR CLASS C: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 147,915,433 | | | $ | 313,942 | |
Shares outstanding | | | 10,716,702 | | | | 21,168 | |
Net asset value per share (offering and redemption price) | | $ | 13.80 | | | $ | 14.83 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 128,128,937 | | | | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 8,876,243 | | | | | |
Net asset value per share (offering and redemption price) | | $ | 14.44 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
* | Each Feeder Fund invests its assets directly in the corresponding Master Portfolio. The financial statements for the Master Portfolios, along with the portfolio of investments in securities, are contained elsewhere in this report and should be read in conjunction with the Feeder Fund’s financial statements. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Statement of Assets & Liabilities
December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | The Kinetics
| |
| | The Small Cap
| | | Government
| |
| | Opportunities
| | | Money Market
| |
| | Fund | | | Fund | |
| |
|
ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Investments in the Master Portfolios, at value* | | $ | 210,511,281 | | | $ | 2,678,458 | |
Receivable from Adviser | | | 63,567 | | | | 6,791 | |
Receivable for Master Portfolio interest sold | | | 385,431 | | | | — | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 484,240 | | | | — | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 27,656 | | | | 12,144 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 211,472,175 | | | | 2,697,393 | |
| | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Payable to Directors and Officers | | | 3,990 | | | | 3 | |
Payable for Fund shares repurchased | | | 869,671 | | | | — | |
Payable for service fees | | | 33,794 | | | | 570 | |
Payable for distribution fees | | | 4,473 | | | | — | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 220,037 | | | | 8,879 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 1,131,965 | | | | 9,452 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 210,340,210 | | | $ | 2,687,941 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | | | |
Paid in capital | | $ | 486,006,372 | | | $ | 2,687,941 | |
Accumulated net investment income (loss) | | | (387,918 | ) | | | 83 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments, foreign currency and written option contracts | | | (141,529,646 | ) | | | (83 | ) |
Net unrealized depreciation on: | | | | | | | | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | (133,747,288 | ) | | | — | |
Written option contracts | | | (1,310 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 210,340,210 | | | $ | 2,687,941 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — NO LOAD CLASS: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 126,971,209 | | | $ | 2,687,941 | |
Shares outstanding | | | 9,642,047 | | | | 2,687,941 | |
Net asset value per share (offering and redemption price) | | $ | 13.17 | | | $ | 1.00 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — ADVISOR CLASS A: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 12,089,904 | | | | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 929,194 | | | | | |
Net asset value per share (redemption price) | | $ | 13.01 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Offering price per share ($13.01 divided by .9425) | | $ | 13.80 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — ADVISOR CLASS C: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 2,871,124 | | | | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 222,267 | | | | | |
Net asset value per share (offering and redemption price) | | $ | 12.92 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 68,407,973 | | | | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 5,186,532 | | | | | |
Net asset value per share (offering and redemption price) | | $ | 13.19 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
* | Each Feeder Fund invests its assets directly in the corresponding Master Portfolio. The financial statements for the Master Portfolios, along with the portfolio of investments in securities, are contained elsewhere in this report and should be read in conjunction with the Feeder Fund’s financial statements. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Statement of Assets & Liabilities
December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | |
| | The Market
| | | The Water
| |
| | Opportunities
| | | Infrastructure
| |
| | Fund | | | Fund | |
| |
|
ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Investments in the Master Portfolios, at value* | | $ | 57,543,242 | | | $ | 16,075,707 | |
Receivable from Adviser | | | 14,130 | | | | 10,571 | |
Receivable for Master Portfolio interest sold | | | 167,653 | | | | — | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 67,114 | | | | 1,159,991 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 28,774 | | | | 17,193 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 57,820,913 | | | | 17,263,462 | |
| | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Payable for Master Portfolio interest purchased | | | — | | | | 1,116,728 | |
Payable to Directors and Officers | | | 764 | | | | 40 | |
Payable for Fund shares repurchased | | | 234,767 | | | | 43,263 | |
Payable for service fees | | | 11,641 | | | | 3,009 | |
Payable for distribution fees | | | 6,224 | | | | 1,829 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 31,145 | | | | 17,456 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 284,541 | | | | 1,182,325 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 57,536,372 | | | $ | 16,081,137 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | | | |
Paid in capital | | $ | 113,170,544 | | | $ | 24,998,792 | |
Accumulated net investment income (loss) | | | 73,246 | | | | (27,093 | ) |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments, foreign currency, options and written option contracts | | | (26,695,430 | ) | | | (5,585,536 | ) |
Net unrealized depreciation on: | | | | | | | | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | (28,785,049 | ) | | | (3,305,026 | ) |
Written option contracts | | | (226,939 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 57,536,372 | | | $ | 16,081,137 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — NO LOAD CLASS: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 34,245,440 | | | $ | 6,597,915 | |
Shares outstanding | | | 4,740,050 | | | | 866,706 | |
Net asset value per share (offering and redemption price) | | $ | 7.22 | | | $ | 7.61 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — ADVISOR CLASS A: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 18,514,348 | | | $ | 7,660,950 | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,563,939 | | | | 1,008,792 | |
Net asset value per share (redemption price) | | $ | 7.22 | | | $ | 7.59 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Offering price per share ($7.22 divided by .9425 and $7.59 divided by .9425) | | $ | 7.66 | | | $ | 8.05 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — ADVISOR CLASS C: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 4,771,262 | | | $ | 1,571,481 | |
Shares outstanding | | | 665,714 | | | | 208,374 | |
Net asset value per share (offering and redemption price) | | $ | 7.17 | | | $ | 7.54 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 5,322 | | | $ | 250,791 | |
Shares outstanding | | | 738 | | | | 32,860 | |
Net asset value per share (offering and redemption price) | | $ | 7.21 | | | $ | 7.63 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
* | Each Feeder Fund invests its assets directly in the corresponding Master Portfolio. The financial statements for the Master Portfolios, along with the portfolio of investments in securities, are contained elsewhere in this report and should be read in conjunction with the Feeder Fund’s financial statements. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Statement of Assets & Liabilities
December 31, 2008
| | | | |
| | The Multi-
| |
| | Disciplinary
| |
| | Fund | |
| |
|
ASSETS: | | | | |
Investments in the Master Portfolios, at value* | | $ | 338,529 | |
Receivable from Adviser | | | 4,494 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 24,339 | |
| | | | |
Total assets | | | 367,362 | |
| | | | |
LIABILITIES: | | | | |
Payable to Directors and Officers | | | 4 | |
Payable for service fees | | | 60 | |
Payable for distribution fees | | | 70 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 13,117 | |
| | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 13,251 | |
| | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 354,111 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | $ | 429,519 | |
Accumulated net investment income | | | — | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and written option contracts | | | (60,467 | ) |
Net unrealized depreciation on: | | | | |
Investments | | | (818 | ) |
Written option contracts | | | (14,123 | ) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 354,111 | |
| | | | |
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — NO LOAD CLASS: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 99,390 | |
Shares outstanding | | | 12,096 | |
Net asset value per share (offering and redemption price) | | $ | 8.22 | |
| | | | |
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — ADVISOR CLASS A: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 83,923 | |
Shares outstanding | | | 10,234 | |
Net asset value per share (redemption price) | | $ | 8.20 | |
| | | | |
Offering price per share ($8.20 divided by .9425) | | $ | 8.70 | |
| | | | |
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — ADVISOR CLASS C: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 88,439 | |
Shares outstanding | | | 10,829 | |
Net asset value per share (offering and redemption price) | | $ | 8.17 | |
| | | | |
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 82,359 | |
Shares outstanding | | | 10,006 | |
Net asset value per share (offering and redemption price) | | $ | 8.23 | |
| | | | |
| |
* | Each Feeder Fund invests its assets directly in the corresponding Master Portfolio. The financial statements for the Master Portfolios, along with the portfolio of investments in securities, are contained elsewhere in this report and should be read in conjunction with the Feeder Fund’s financial statements. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | |
| | The Internet
| | | The Global
| |
| | Fund | | | Fund | |
| |
|
INVESTMENT INCOME ALLOCATED FROM MASTER PORTFOLIOS: | | | | | | | | |
Dividends† | | $ | 1,143,300 | | | $ | 84,861 | |
Interest | | | 597,549 | | | | 4,572 | |
Income from securities lending | | | 610,484 | | | | 3,233 | |
Other income | | | 959,922 | | | | — | |
Expenses only from Master Portfolio | | | (1,513,094 | ) | | | (69,261 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income from Master Portfolio | | | 1,798,161 | | | | 23,405 | |
| | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | |
Distribution fees — Advisor Class A(1) | | | 1,092 | | | | 154 | |
Distribution fees — Advisor Class C(1) | | | 1,003 | | | | 32 | |
Shareholder servicing fees — Advisor Class A(1) | | | 1,092 | | | | 154 | |
Shareholder servicing fees — Advisor Class C(1) | | | 335 | | | | 11 | |
Shareholder servicing fees — No Load Class | | | 280,524 | | | | 6,930 | |
Transfer Agent fees and expenses | | | 322,874 | | | | 24,928 | |
Reports to shareholders | | | 64,300 | | | | 25,520 | |
Administration fees | | | 28,797 | | | | 726 | |
Professional fees | | | 13,866 | | | | 7,786 | |
Directors’ and Officers’ fees and expenses | | | 2,972 | | | | 70 | |
Registration fees | | | 43,940 | | | | 35,327 | |
Fund accounting fees | | | 10,915 | | | | 140 | |
Other expenses | | | 3,020 | | | | 218 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 774,730 | | | | 101,996 | |
Less, expense reimbursement | | | (138,654 | ) | | | (130,950 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 636,076 | | | | (28,954 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 1,162,085 | | | | 52,359 | |
| | | | | | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS ALLOCATED FROM MASTER PORTFOLIOS: | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain on: | | | | | | | | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | 1,853,798 | | | | 188,701 | |
Net change in unrealized depreciation of: | | | | | | | | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | (64,929,858 | ) | | | (2,272,129 | ) |
Written option contracts | | | (453,886 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net loss on investments | | | (63,529,946 | ) | | | (2,083,428 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (62,367,861 | ) | | $ | (2,031,069 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
† Net of Foreign Taxes Withheld of: | | $ | 134,438 | | | $ | 1,623 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
(1) | Advisor Class A and Advisor Class C shares of the Global Fund commenced operations on May 19, 2008. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | |
| | The Paradigm
| | | The Medical
| |
| | Fund | | | Fund | |
| |
|
INVESTMENT INCOME ALLOCATED FROM MASTER PORTFOLIOS: | | | | | | | | |
Dividends† | | $ | 48,892,351 | | | $ | 377,799 | |
Interest | | | 13,246,035 | | | | 29,312 | |
Income from securities lending | | | 7,550,702 | | | | 52,963 | |
Expenses only from Master Portfolio | | | (42,353,989 | ) | | | (267,681 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income from Master Portfolio | | | 27,335,099 | | | | 192,393 | |
| | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | |
Distribution fees — Advisor Class A | | | 1,140,388 | | | | 5,017 | |
Distribution fees — Advisor Class C | | | 2,085,388 | | | | 1,802 | |
Shareholder servicing fees — Advisor Class A | | | 1,140,388 | | | | 5,017 | |
Shareholder servicing fees — Advisor Class C | | | 695,129 | | | | 601 | |
Shareholder servicing fees — No Load Class | | | 4,731,200 | | | | 41,686 | |
Shareholder servicing fees — Institutional Class | | | 1,142,243 | | | | — | |
Transfer Agent fees and expenses | | | 2,153,508 | | | | 46,724 | |
Reports to shareholders | | | 705,332 | | | | 7,080 | |
Administration fees | | | 813,757 | | | | 5,509 | |
Professional fees | | | 207,606 | | | | 8,442 | |
Directors’ and Officers’ fees and expenses | | | 93,308 | | | | 436 | |
Registration fees | | | 288,108 | | | | 43,568 | |
Fund accounting fees | | | 156,673 | | | | 1,046 | |
Other expenses | | | 77,704 | | | | 234 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 15,430,732 | | | | 167,162 | |
Less, expense waiver for Institutional Class service fees | | | (856,682 | ) | | | — | |
Less, expense reimbursement | | | (1,703,490 | ) | | | (162,123 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 12,870,560 | | | | 5,039 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 14,464,539 | | | | 187,354 | |
| | | | | | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS ALLOCATED FROM MASTER PORTFOLIOS: | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | (629,790,657 | ) | | | 369,226 | |
Written option contracts expired or closed | | | (666,313 | ) | | | — | |
Net increase from payments by affiliates on the disposal of investments in violation of restrictionsˆ | | | 409,048 | | | | — | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | | | | | | | | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | (1,574,315,582 | ) | | | (5,674,431 | ) |
Written option contracts | | | (102,907 | ) | | | 18,418 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net loss on investments | | | (2,204,466,411 | ) | | | (5,286,787 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (2,190,001,872 | ) | | $ | (5,099,433 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
† Net of Foreign Taxes Withheld of: | | $ | 2,799,955 | | | $ | 19,665 | |
| | | | | | | | |
ˆSee Note 3, “Investment Adviser” in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | The Kinetics
| |
| | The Small Cap
| | | Government
| |
| | Opportunities
| | | Money Market
| |
| | Fund | | | Fund | |
| |
|
INVESTMENT INCOME ALLOCATED FROM MASTER PORTFOLIOS: | | | | | | | | |
Dividends† | | $ | 7,463,567 | | | $ | — | |
Interest | | | 1,189,219 | | | | 34,288 | |
Income from securities lending | | | 2,264,373 | | | | — | |
Expenses only from Master Portfolio | | | (7,934,393 | ) | | | (27,080 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income from Master Portfolio | | | 2,982,766 | | | | 7,208 | |
| | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | |
Distribution fees — Advisor Class A | | | 62,125 | | | | — | |
Distribution fees — Advisor Class C | | | 31,716 | | | | — | |
Shareholder servicing fees — Advisor Class A | | | 62,125 | | | | — | |
Shareholder servicing fees — Advisor Class C | | | 10,572 | | | | — | |
Shareholder servicing fees — No Load Class | | | 867,135 | | | | 5,481 | |
Shareholder servicing fees — Institutional Class | | | 413,735 | | | | — | |
Transfer Agent fees and expenses | | | 449,432 | | | | 5,194 | |
Reports to shareholders | | | 253,826 | | | | 7,842 | |
Administration fees | | | 148,033 | | | | 586 | |
Professional fees | | | 45,816 | | | | 7,776 | |
Directors’ and Officers’ fees and expenses | | | 17,572 | | | | 50 | |
Registration fees | | | 100,844 | | | | 23,238 | |
Fund accounting fees | | | 27,652 | | | | 108 | |
Other expenses | | | 18,248 | | | | 400 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 2,508,831 | | | | 50,675 | |
Less, expense waiver for Institutional Class service fees | | | (310,302 | ) | | | — | |
Less, expense reimbursement | | | (746,353 | ) | | | (61,137 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 1,452,176 | | | | (10,462 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 1,530,590 | | | | 17,670 | |
| | | | | | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS ALLOCATED FROM MASTER PORTFOLIOS: | | | | | | | | |
Net realized loss on: | | | | | | | | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | (139,881,284 | ) | | | (83 | ) |
Net increase from payments by affiliates on the disposal of investments in violation of restrictionsˆ | | | 66,778 | | | | — | |
Net change in unrealized depreciation of: | | | | | | | | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | (332,378,364 | ) | | | — | |
Written option contracts | | | (1,310 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net loss on investments | | | (472,194,180 | ) | | | (83 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (470,663,590 | ) | | $ | 17,587 | |
| | | | | | | | |
† Net of Foreign Taxes Withheld of: | | $ | 141,151 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
ˆSee Note 3, “Investment Adviser” in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | |
| | The Market
| | | The Water
| |
| | Opportunities
| | | Infrastructure
| |
| | Fund | | | Fund | |
| |
|
INVESTMENT INCOME ALLOCATED FROM MASTER PORTFOLIOS: | | | | | | | | |
Dividends† | | $ | 1,763,460 | | | $ | 404,675 | |
Interest | | | 203,776 | | | | 92,014 | |
Income from securities lending | | | 396,425 | | | | 27,517 | |
Expenses only from Master Portfolio | | | (1,235,519 | ) | | | (282,564 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income from Master Portfolio | | | 1,128,142 | | | | 241,642 | |
| | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | |
Distribution fees — Advisor Class A | | | 81,024 | | | | 10,717 | |
Distribution fees — Advisor Class C | | | 48,155 | | | | 11,869 | |
Shareholder servicing fees — Advisor Class A | | | 81,024 | | | | 10,717 | |
Shareholder servicing fees — Advisor Class C | | | 16,052 | | | | 3,956 | |
Shareholder servicing fees — No Load Class | | | 129,989 | | | | 32,596 | |
Shareholder servicing fees — Institutional Class(1) | | | 9 | | | | 427 | |
Transfer Agent fees and expenses | | | 75,893 | | | | 32,379 | |
Reports to shareholders | | | 17,200 | | | | 3,433 | |
Administration fees | | | 23,570 | | | | 5,350 | |
Professional fees | | | 13,202 | | | | 10,517 | |
Directors’ and Officers’ fees and expenses | | | 2,871 | | | | 422 | |
Registration fees | | | 52,525 | | | | 37,375 | |
Fund accounting fees | | | 4,535 | | | | 1,034 | |
Other expenses | | | 1,778 | | | | 198 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 547,827 | | | | 160,990 | |
Less, expense waiver for Institutional Class service fees(1) | | | (7 | ) | | | (321 | ) |
Less, expense reimbursement | | | (146,058 | ) | | | (106,299 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 401,762 | | | | 54,370 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 726,380 | | | | 187,272 | |
| | | | | | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS ALLOCATED FROM MASTER PORTFOLIOS: | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | (27,256,427 | ) | | | (5,803,423 | ) |
Written option contracts expired or closed | | | — | | | | 637 | |
Net increase for receivable from affiliate on the disposal of investments in violation of restrictionsˆ. | | | 484,604 | | | | | |
Net change in unrealized depreciation of: | | | | | | | | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | (46,083,451 | ) | | | (3,337,404 | ) |
Written option contracts | | | (226,939 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net loss on investments | | | (73,082,213 | ) | | | (9,140,190 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (72,355,833 | ) | | $ | (8,952,918 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
† Net of Foreign Taxes Withheld of: | | $ | 86,109 | | | $ | 32,505 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
(1) | Institutional Class shares of the Market Opportunities Fund commenced operations on May 19, 2008. |
| |
ˆ | See Note 3, “Investment Adviser” in the Notes to the Financial Statements. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Statement of Operations
For the Period February 11, 2008ˆ through December 31, 2008
| | | | |
| | The Multi-
| |
| | Disciplinary
| |
| | Fund | |
| |
|
INVESTMENT INCOME ALLOCATED FROM MASTER PORTFOLIOS: | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 5,467 | |
Expenses only from Master Portfolio | | | (17,446 | ) |
| | | | |
Net investment loss from Master Portfolio | | | (11,979 | ) |
| | | | |
EXPENSES: | | | | |
Distribution fees — Advisor Class A | | | 211 | |
Distribution fees — Advisor Class C | | | 647 | |
Shareholder servicing fees — Advisor Class A | | | 211 | |
Shareholder servicing fees — Advisor Class C | | | 216 | |
Shareholder servicing fees — No Load Class | | | 227 | |
Shareholder servicing fees — Institutional Class | | | 167 | |
Transfer Agent fees and expenses | | | 25,375 | |
Reports to shareholders | | | 236 | |
Administration fees | | | 90 | |
Professional fees | | | 9,338 | |
Directors’ and Officers’ fees and expenses | | | 10 | |
Registration fees | | | 7,212 | |
Fund accounting fees | | | 15 | |
| | | | |
Total expenses | | | 43,955 | |
Less, expense waiver for Institutional Class service fees | | | (125 | ) |
Less, expense reimbursement | | | (55,451 | ) |
| | | | |
Net expenses | | | (11,621 | ) |
| | | | |
Net investment loss | | | (358 | ) |
| | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS ALLOCATED FROM MASTER PORTFOLIOS: | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investments | | | (70,873 | ) |
Written option contracts expired or closed | | | 10,406 | |
Net change in unrealized depreciation of: | | | | |
Investments | | | (818 | ) |
Written option contracts | | | (14,123 | ) |
| | | | |
Net loss on investments | | | (75,408 | ) |
| | | | |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (75,766 | ) |
| | | | |
ˆCommencement of operations.
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Internet Fund | | | The Global Fund | |
| | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| |
| | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| |
| | December 31, 2008 | | | December 31, 2007 | | | December 31, 2008 | | | December 31, 2007 | |
| |
|
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 1,162,085 | | | $ | 1,352,765 | | | $ | 52,359 | | | $ | 159,497 | |
Net realized gain on sale of investments, foreign currency and written option contracts expired or closed | | | 1,853,798 | | | | 15,698,724 | | | | 188,701 | | | | 294,670 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, foreign currency and written options | | | (65,383,744 | ) | | | 16,150,780 | | | | (2,272,129 | ) | | | (303,988 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (62,367,861 | ) | | | 33,202,269 | | | | (2,031,069 | ) | | | 150,179 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — NO LOAD CLASS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (180,775 | ) | | | (1,629,950 | ) | | | (42,183 | ) | | | (188,230 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (180,775 | ) | | | (1,629,950 | ) | | | (42,183 | ) | | | (188,230 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — ADVISOR CLASS A:(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (751 | ) | | | (5,354 | ) | | | (2,180 | ) | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (751 | ) | | | (5,354 | ) | | | (2,180 | ) | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — ADVISOR CLASS C:(1)(2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (235 | ) | | | (2,405 | ) | | | (88 | ) | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (235 | ) | | | (2,405 | ) | | | (88 | ) | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — NO LOAD CLASS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 6,464,409 | | | | 30,688,190 | | | | 1,558,631 | | | | 904,772 | |
Redemption fees | | | 4,900 | | | | 4,080 | | | | 772 | | | | 879 | |
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | | | 173,127 | | | | 1,493,327 | | | | 41,443 | | | | 186,476 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (36,080,016 | ) | | | (33,892,666 | ) | | | (862,547 | ) | | | (1,906,635 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | (29,437,580 | ) | | | (1,707,069 | ) | | | 738,299 | | | | (814,508 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — ADVISOR CLASS A:(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 156,223 | | | | 342,660 | | | | 182,086 | | | | N/A | |
Redemption fees | | | 20 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | N/A | |
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | | | 615 | | | | 4,405 | | | | 2,065 | | | | N/A | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (241,742 | ) | | | (24,946 | ) | | | (21,680 | ) | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | (84,884 | ) | | | 322,119 | | | | 162,471 | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — ADVISOR CLASS C:(1)(2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 44,894 | | | | 299,960 | | | | 10,000 | | | | N/A | |
Redemption fees | | | — | | | | 204 | | | | — | | | | N/A | |
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | | | 105 | | | | 1,392 | | | | 88 | | | | N/A | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (147,129 | ) | | | (10,217 | ) | | | — | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | (102,130 | ) | | | 291,339 | | | | 10,088 | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | | | (92,174,216 | ) | | | 30,470,949 | | | | (1,164,662 | ) | | | (852,559 | ) |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of year | | | 167,717,729 | | | | 137,246,780 | | | | 3,138,498 | | | | 3,991,057 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of year* | | $ | 75,543,513 | | | $ | 167,717,729 | | | $ | 1,973,836 | | | $ | 3,138,498 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
*Including undistributed net investment loss of: | | $ | (494,997 | ) | | $ | (1,567,144 | ) | | $ | (8 | ) | | $ | (126,482 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
(1) | Advisor Class A and Advisor Class C shares of the Global Fund commenced operations on May 19, 2008. |
(2) | Advisor Class C shares of the Internet Fund commenced operations on February 16, 2007. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Internet Fund | | | The Global Fund | |
| | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| |
| | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| |
| | December 31, 2008 | | | December 31, 2007 | | | December 31, 2008 | | | December 31, 2007 | |
| |
|
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — NO LOAD CLASS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 208,819 | | | | 877,610 | | | | 372,985 | | | | 178,439 | |
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions | | | 8,491 | | | | 41,574 | | | | 17,711 | | | | 38,212 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1,231,700 | ) | | | (1,065,901 | ) | | | (243,058 | ) | | | (373,212 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (1,014,390 | ) | | | (146,717 | ) | | | 147,638 | | | | (156,561 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — ADVISOR CLASS A:(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 6,346 | | | | 10,246 | | | | 52,744 | | | | N/A | |
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions | | | 30 | | | | 124 | | | | 882 | | | | N/A | |
Shares redeemed | | | (8,709 | ) | | | (819 | ) | | | (8,854 | ) | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (2,333 | ) | | | 9,551 | | | | 44,772 | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — ADVISOR CLASS C:(1)(2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 2,063 | | | | 8,559 | | | | 2,193 | | | | N/A | |
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions | | | 5 | | | | 39 | | | | 37 | | | | N/A | |
Shares redeemed | | | (4,784 | ) | | | (283 | ) | | | — | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (2,716 | ) | | | 8,315 | | | | 2,230 | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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(1) | Advisor Class A and Advisor Class C shares of the Global Fund commenced operations on May 19, 2008. |
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(2) | Advisor Class C shares of the Internet Fund commenced operations on February 16, 2007. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
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| | The Paradigm Fund | | | The Medical Fund | |
| | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| |
| | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| |
| | December 31, 2008 | | | December 31, 2007 | | | December 31, 2008 | | | December 31, 2007 | |
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OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 14,464,539 | | | $ | 11,645,301 | | | $ | 187,354 | | | $ | 87,456 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on sale of investments, foreign currency and written option contracts expired or closed | | | (630,047,922 | ) | | | 24,069,411 | | | | 369,226 | | | | 1,257,766 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, foreign currency and written options | | | (1,574,418,489 | ) | | | 529,799,808 | | | | (5,656,013 | ) | | | 936,268 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (2,190,001,872 | ) | | | 565,514,520 | | | | (5,099,433 | ) | | | 2,281,490 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — NO LOAD CLASS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | — | | | | (11,699,941 | ) | | | (160,902 | ) | | | (83,580 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | (4,119,453 | ) | | | (11,505,288 | ) | | | (379,210 | ) | | | (582,488 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (4,119,453 | ) | | | (23,205,229 | ) | | | (540,112 | ) | | | (666,068 | ) |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — ADVISOR CLASS A: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | — | | | | (1,577,182 | ) | | | (25,786 | ) | | | (4,104 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | (1,395,788 | ) | | | (2,187,982 | ) | | | (72,741 | ) | | | (48,899 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (1,395,788 | ) | | | (3,765,164 | ) | | | (98,527 | ) | | | (53,003 | ) |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — ADVISOR CLASS C:(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | — | | | | (177 | ) | | | (1,481 | ) | | | (110 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | (850,989 | ) | | | (1,318,999 | ) | | | (7,780 | ) | | | (5,043 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (850,989 | ) | | | (1,319,176 | ) | | | (9,261 | ) | | | (5,153 | ) |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | — | | | | (4,342,775 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Net realized gains | | | (706,833 | ) | | | (3,204,711 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
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Total distributions | | | (706,833 | ) | | | (7,547,486 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — NO LOAD CLASS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 777,766,342 | | | | 1,849,873,606 | | | | 12,391,571 | | | | 9,939,816 | |
Redemption fees | | | 414,514 | | | | 208,321 | | | | 5,119 | | | | 8,816 | |
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | | | 3,983,262 | | | | 22,401,473 | | | | 534,949 | | | | 655,064 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (1,675,903,934 | ) | | | (629,292,842 | ) | | | (6,247,291 | ) | | | (13,683,124 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | (893,739,816 | ) | | | 1,243,190,558 | | | | 6,684,348 | | | | (3,079,428 | ) |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — ADVISOR CLASS A: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 237,905,995 | | | | 350,897,357 | | | | 3,411,318 | | | | 838,301 | |
Redemption fees | | | 85,557 | | | | 47,579 | | | | 5,045 | | | | 9 | |
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | | | 1,172,121 | | | | 3,255,755 | | | | 67,566 | | | | 44,818 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (207,346,143 | ) | | | (44,065,954 | ) | | | (1,198,061 | ) | | | (255,909 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | 31,817,530 | | | | 310,134,737 | | | | 2,285,868 | | | | 627,219 | |
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(1) | Advisor Class C shares of the Medical Fund commenced operations on February 16, 2007. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)
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| | The Paradigm Fund | | | The Medical Fund | |
| | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| |
| | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| |
| | December 31, 2008 | | | December 31, 2007 | | | December 31, 2008 | | | December 31, 2007 | |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — ADVISOR CLASS C:(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 112,960,292 | | | | 194,027,867 | | | | 501,414 | | | | 144,802 | |
Redemption fees | | | 14,030 | | | | 16,484 | | | | 336 | | | | 1 | |
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | | | 763,533 | | | | 1,154,254 | | | | 5,511 | | | | 5,153 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (86,079,004 | ) | | | (21,852,493 | ) | | | (240,952 | ) | | | (41 | ) |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | 27,658,851 | | | | 173,346,112 | | | | 266,309 | | | | 149,915 | |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 234,720,520 | | | | 300,690,200 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Redemption fees | | | 27,867 | | | | 8,309 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | | | 624,496 | | | | 7,311,557 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (517,865,576 | ) | | | (128,408,385 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | (282,492,693 | ) | | | 179,601,681 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
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TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | | | (3,313,831,063 | ) | | | 2,435,950,553 | | | | 3,489,192 | | | | (745,028 | ) |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of year | | | 4,580,281,571 | | | | 2,144,331,018 | | | | 15,492,752 | | | | 16,237,780 | |
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End of year* | | $ | 1,266,450,508 | | | $ | 4,580,281,571 | | | $ | 18,981,944 | | | $ | 15,492,752 | |
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*Including undistributed net investment income (loss) of: | | $ | 1,990,250 | | | $ | (10,109,243 | ) | | $ | 62 | | | $ | 7,298 | |
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CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — NO LOAD CLASS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 30,563,817 | | | | 63,730,279 | | | | 644,585 | | | | 490,051 | |
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions | | | 282,239 | | | | 724,732 | | | | 35,404 | | | | 32,884 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (73,373,736 | ) | | | (22,412,502 | ) | | | (349,528 | ) | | | (691,314 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (42,527,680 | ) | | | 42,042,509 | | | | 330,461 | | | | (168,379 | ) |
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CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — ADVISOR CLASS A: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 9,802,715 | | | | 12,078,256 | | | | 199,403 | | | | 43,860 | |
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions | | | 84,490 | | | | 106,956 | | | | 4,568 | | | | 2,300 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (10,100,248 | ) | | | (1,555,850 | ) | | | (80,265 | ) | | | (13,237 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (213,043 | ) | | | 10,629,362 | | | | 123,706 | | | | 32,923 | |
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CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — ADVISOR CLASS C:(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 4,474,742 | | | | 6,821,284 | | | | 27,549 | | | | 7,397 | |
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions | | | 56,496 | | | | 38,695 | | | | 374 | | | | 265 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (4,547,903 | ) | | | (780,249 | ) | | | (14,415 | ) | | | (2 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (16,665 | ) | | | 6,079,730 | | | | 13,508 | | | | 7,660 | |
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CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 9,395,948 | | | | 10,562,832 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions | | | 44,196 | | | | 236,696 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Shares redeemed | | | (26,545,295 | ) | | | (4,510,587 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (17,105,151 | ) | | | 6,288,941 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
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(1) | Advisor Class C shares of the Medical Fund commenced operations on February 16, 2007. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
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| | | | | The Kinetics Government
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| | The Small Cap Opportunities Fund | | | Money Market Fund | |
| | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| |
| | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| |
| | December 31, 2008 | | | December 31, 2007 | | | December 31, 2008 | | | December 31, 2007 | |
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OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 1,530,590 | | | $ | 652,285 | | | $ | 17,670 | | | $ | 43,527 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on sale of investments, foreign currency and written option contracts expired or closed | | | (139,814,506 | ) | | | 10,940,512 | | | | (83 | ) | | | — | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, foreign currency and written options | | | (332,379,674 | ) | | | 110,489,283 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (470,663,590 | ) | | | 122,082,080 | | | | 17,587 | | | | 43,527 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — NO LOAD CLASS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | — | | | | (5,211,975 | ) | | | (17,587 | ) | | | (43,527 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | (2,580,104 | ) | | | (1,576,555 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (2,580,104 | ) | | | (6,788,530 | ) | | | (17,587 | ) | | | (43,527 | ) |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — ADVISOR CLASS A: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | — | | | | (216,845 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Net realized gains | | | (242,741 | ) | | | (79,429 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (242,741 | ) | | | (296,274 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — ADVISOR CLASS C:(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | — | | | | (29,881 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Net realized gains | | | (57,484 | ) | | | (10,599 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (57,484 | ) | | | (40,480 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | — | | | | (2,707,668 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Net realized gains | | | (1,390,250 | ) | | | (682,422 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1,390,250 | ) | | | (3,390,090 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — NO LOAD CLASS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 124,972,348 | | | | 609,987,689 | | | | 4,422,225 | | | | 1,478,721 | |
Redemption fees | | | 67,878 | | | | 81,392 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | | | 2,547,716 | | | | 6,566,511 | | | | 15,599 | | | | 39,561 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (447,983,662 | ) | | | (222,811,396 | ) | | | (2,939,399 | ) | | | (1,754,222 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | (320,395,720 | ) | | | 393,824,196 | | | | 1,498,425 | | | | (235,940 | ) |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — ADVISOR CLASS A: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 12,727,793 | | | | 25,460,990 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Redemption fees | | | 4,012 | | | | 2,571 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | | | 216,516 | | | | 241,765 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (16,402,510 | ) | | | (4,433,515 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | (3,454,189 | ) | | | 21,271,811 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
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(1) | Advisor Class C shares of the Small Cap Opportunities Fund commenced operations on February 16, 2007. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | The Kinetics Government
| |
| | The Small Cap Opportunities Fund | | | Money Market Fund | |
| | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| |
| | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| |
| | December 31, 2008 | | | December 31, 2007 | | | December 31, 2008 | | | December 31, 2007 | |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — ADVISOR CLASS C:(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 3,622,686 | | | | 5,051,725 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Redemption fees | | | 59 | | | | 1,076 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | | | 28,520 | | | | 25,478 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (2,146,275 | ) | | | (114,627 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | 1,504,990 | | | | 4,963,652 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 33,049,688 | | | | 103,687,085 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Redemption fees | | | 1,510 | | | | 3,028 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | | | 1,357,045 | | | | 3,374,500 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (114,107,993 | ) | | | (42,283,259 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | (79,699,750 | ) | | | 64,781,354 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | | | (876,978,838 | ) | | | 596,407,719 | | | | 1,498,425 | | | | (235,940 | ) |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of year | | | 1,087,319,048 | | | | 490,911,329 | | | | 1,189,516 | | | | 1,425,456 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of year* | | $ | 210,340,210 | | | $ | 1,087,319,048 | | | $ | 2,687,941 | | | $ | 1,189,516 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
*Including undistributed net investment income (loss) of: | | $ | (387,918 | ) | | $ | (2,649,098 | ) | | $ | 83 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — NO LOAD CLASS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 4,796,386 | | | | 19,955,450 | | | | 4,422,225 | | | | 1,478,721 | |
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions | | | 196,884 | | | | 206,429 | | | | 15,599 | | | | 39,561 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (18,197,054 | ) | | | (7,302,163 | ) | | | (2,939,399 | ) | | | (1,754,222 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (13,203,784 | ) | | | 12,859,716 | | | | 1,498,425 | | | | (235,940 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — ADVISOR CLASS A: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 530,590 | | | | 821,149 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions | | | 16,941 | | | | 7,673 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Shares redeemed | | | (768,900 | ) | | | (144,091 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (221,369 | ) | | | 684,731 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — ADVISOR CLASS C:(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 162,488 | | | | 159,451 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions | | | 2,247 | | | | 810 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Shares redeemed | | | (99,012 | ) | | | (3,717 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in shares outstanding | | | 65,723 | | | | 156,544 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,421,164 | | | | 3,434,722 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions | | | 104,710 | | | | 106,116 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Shares redeemed | | | (6,261,434 | ) | | | (1,406,770 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (4,735,560 | ) | | | 2,134,068 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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(1) | Advisor Class C shares of the Small Cap Opportunities Fund commenced operations on February 16, 2007. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Market Opportunities Fund | | | The Water Infrastructure Fund | |
| | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | From June 29,
| |
| | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | 2007ˆ through
| |
| | December 31, 2008 | | | December 31, 2007 | | | December 31, 2008 | | | December 31, 2007 | |
| |
|
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 726,380 | | | $ | 84,658 | | | $ | 187,272 | | | $ | 16,318 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on sale of investments, foreign currency and written option contracts expired or closed | | | (26,771,823 | ) | | | (139,847 | ) | | | (5,802,786 | ) | | | 31,249 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, foreign currency and written options | | | (46,310,390 | ) | | | 15,573,705 | | | | (3,337,404 | ) | | | 32,378 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (72,355,833 | ) | | | 15,518,516 | | | | (8,952,918 | ) | | | 79,945 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — NO LOAD CLASS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (285,733 | ) | | | (118,628 | ) | | | — | | | | (9,413 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (11,976 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (285,733 | ) | | | (118,628 | ) | | | — | | | | (21,389 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — ADVISOR CLASS A: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (62,736 | ) | | | (22,695 | ) | | | — | | | | (7,700 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (12,600 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (62,736 | ) | | | (22,695 | ) | | | — | | | | (20,300 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — ADVISOR CLASS C:(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (8,853 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,363 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (6,144 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (8,853 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (8,507 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS:(2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (62 | ) | | | N/A | | | | — | | | | (435 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | N/A | | | | — | | | | (525 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (62 | ) | | | N/A | | | | — | | | | (960 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — NO LOAD CLASS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 44,566,651 | | | | 55,769,867 | | | | 27,335,651 | | | | 2,828,533 | |
Redemption fees | | | 27,450 | | | | 14,947 | | | | 489 | | | | — | |
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | | | 283,718 | | | | 117,154 | | | | — | | | | 19,762 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (32,158,187 | ) | | | (9,030,247 | ) | | | (16,642,255 | ) | | | (465,719 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | 12,719,632 | | | | 46,871,721 | | | | 10,693,885 | | | | 2,382,576 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — ADVISOR CLASS A: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 19,183,719 | | | | 33,158,535 | | | | 7,936,561 | | | | 2,521,529 | |
Redemption fees | | | 7,471 | | | | 949 | | | | 2,093 | | | | 126 | |
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | | | 51,974 | | | | 19,057 | | | | — | | | | 19,597 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (18,476,958 | ) | | | (5,377,672 | ) | | | (869,788 | ) | | | (102,213 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | 766,206 | | | | 27,800,869 | | | | 7,068,866 | | | | 2,439,039 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
ˆ | Commencement of operations. |
(1)Advisor Class C shares of the Market Opportunities Fund commenced operations on February 16, 2007.
(2)Institutional Class shares of the Market Opportunities Fund commenced operations on May 19, 2008.
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Market Opportunities Fund | | | The Water Infrastructure Fund | |
| | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | From June 29,
| |
| | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | 2007ˆ through
| |
| | December 31, 2008 | | | December 31, 2007 | | | December 31, 2008 | | | December 31, 2007 | |
| |
|
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — ADVISOR CLASS C:(1) | | | | | | | | | | �� | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 4,664,077 | | | | 8,211,008 | | | | 1,298,685 | | | | 1,194,129 | |
Redemption fees | | | 186 | | | | 612 | | | | — | | | | 109 | |
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | | | 7,291 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,586 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (3,618,752 | ) | | | (145,356 | ) | | | (388,456 | ) | | | (5,465 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | 1,052,802 | | | | 8,066,264 | | | | 910,229 | | | | 1,196,359 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS:(2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 10,000 | | | | N/A | | | | 329,302 | | | | 100,000 | |
Redemption fees | | | — | | | | N/A | | | | 69 | | | | — | |
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | | | 62 | | | | N/A | | | | — | | | | 960 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | — | | | | N/A | | | | (116,019 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | 10,062 | | | | N/A | | | | 213,352 | | | | 100,960 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | | | (58,164,515 | ) | | | 98,116,047 | | | | 9,933,414 | | | | 6,147,723 | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of year | | | 115,700,887 | | | | 17,584,840 | | | | 6,147,723 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of year* | | $ | 57,536,372 | | | $ | 115,700,887 | | | $ | 16,081,137 | | | $ | 6,147,723 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
*Including undistributed net investment income (loss) of: | | $ | 73,246 | | | $ | (77,886 | ) | | $ | (27,093 | ) | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — NO LOAD CLASS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 3,752,788 | | | | 3,879,691 | | | | 2,786,011 | | | | 277,724 | |
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions | | | 40,416 | | | | 7,325 | | | | — | | | | 1,945 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (2,962,139 | ) | | | (641,269 | ) | | | (2,153,711 | ) | | | (45,263 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in shares outstanding | | | 831,065 | | | | 3,245,747 | | | | 632,300 | | | | 234,406 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — ADVISOR CLASS A: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,638,020 | | | | 2,313,386 | | | | 875,948 | | | | 249,966 | |
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions | | | 7,414 | | | | 1,195 | | | | — | | | | 1,929 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1,813,295 | ) | | | (379,689 | ) | | | (108,948 | ) | | | (10,103 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (167,861 | ) | | | 1,934,892 | | | | 767,000 | | | | 241,792 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — ADVISOR CLASS C:(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 445,382 | | | | 559,532 | | | | 141,741 | | | | 117,981 | |
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions | | | 1,047 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 747 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (329,688 | ) | | | (10,559 | ) | | | (51,559 | ) | | | (536 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in shares outstanding | | | 116,741 | | | | 548,973 | | | | 90,182 | | | | 118,192 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS:(2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 729 | | | | N/A | | | | 36,839 | | | | 10,000 | |
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions | | | 9 | | | | N/A | | | | — | | | | 94 | |
Shares redeemed | | | — | | | | N/A | | | | (14,073 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in shares outstanding | | | 738 | | | | N/A | | | | 22,766 | | | | 10,094 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
ˆ | Commencement of operations. |
(1) | Advisor Class C shares of the Market Opportunities Fund commenced operations on February 16, 2007. |
(2) | Institutional Class shares of the Market Opportunities Fund commenced operations on May 19, 2008. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | |
| | The Multi-Disciplinary Fund | |
| | From February 11, 2008ˆ
| |
| | through December 31, 2008 | |
| |
|
OPERATIONS: | | | | |
Net investment loss | | $ | (358 | ) |
Net realized loss on sale of investments and written option contracts expired or closed | | | (60,467 | ) |
Net change in unrealized depreciation of investments and written options | | | (14,941 | ) |
| | | | |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (75,766 | ) |
| | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — NO LOAD CLASS: | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (48 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | — | |
| | | | |
Total distributions | | | (48 | ) |
| | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — ADVISOR CLASS A: | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (27 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | — | |
| | | | |
Total distributions | | | (27 | ) |
| | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — ADVISOR CLASS C: | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (5 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | — | |
| | | | |
Total distributions | | | (5 | ) |
| | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS: | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (48 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | — | |
| | | | |
Total distributions | | | (48 | ) |
| | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — NO LOAD CLASS: | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 119,689 | |
Redemption fees | | | — | |
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | | | 44 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (4 | ) |
| | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | 119,729 | |
| | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — ADVISOR CLASS A: | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 102,357 | |
Redemption fees | | | — | |
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | | | 27 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | — | |
| | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | 102,384 | |
| | | | |
|
|
|
ˆ Commencement of operations. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)
| | | | |
| | The Multi-Disciplinary Fund | |
| | From February 11, 2008ˆ
| |
| | through December 31, 2008 | |
| |
|
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — ADVISOR CLASS C: | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 107,839 | |
Redemption fees | | | — | |
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | | | 5 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | — | |
| | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | 107,844 | |
| | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS: | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 100,000 | |
Redemption fees | | | — | |
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | | | 48 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | — | |
| | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | 100,048 | |
| | | | |
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS: | | | 354,111 | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | |
Beginning of year | | | — | |
| | | | |
End of year* | | $ | 354,111 | |
| | | | |
*Including undistributed net investment income of: | | $ | — | |
| | | | |
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — NO LOAD CLASS: | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 12,091 | |
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions | | | 5 | |
Shares redeemed | | | — | |
| | | | |
Net increase in shares outstanding | | | 12,096 | |
| | | | |
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — ADVISOR CLASS A: | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 10,231 | |
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions | | | 3 | |
Shares redeemed | | | — | |
| | | | |
Net increase in shares outstanding | | | 10,234 | |
| | | | |
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — ADVISOR CLASS C: | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 10,828 | |
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions | | | 1 | |
Shares redeemed | | | — | |
| | | | |
Net increase in shares outstanding | | | 10,829 | |
| | | | |
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS: | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 10,000 | |
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions | | | 6 | |
Shares redeemed | | | — | |
| | | | |
Net increase in shares outstanding | | | 10,006 | |
| | | | |
| |
ˆ | Commencement of operations. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.—FEEDER FUNDS
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2008
1. Organization
Kinetics Mutual Funds, Inc. (the “Company”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and is incorporated in the State of Maryland. The Company is an open-end management investment company issuing its shares in series. One billion shares are authorized for the Company with a par value of $0.001 per share. The series of the Company presently authorized are The Internet Fund (“Internet”), The Global Fund (“Global,” formerly The Internet Emerging Growth Fund), The Paradigm Fund (“Paradigm”), The Medical Fund (“Medical”), The Small Cap Opportunities Fund (“Small Cap”), The Kinetics Government Money Market Fund (“Government”), The Market Opportunities Fund (“Market Opportunities”), The Water Infrastructure Fund (“Water Infrastructure”) and The Multi-Disciplinary Fund (“Multi-Disciplinary”). Investment operations of the Company began on October 21, 1996 (Internet), September 30, 1999 (Medical), December 31, 1999 (Global and Paradigm), February 3, 2000 (Government), March 20, 2000 (Small Cap), January 31, 2006 (Market Opportunities), June 29, 2007 (Water Infrastructure) and February 11, 2008 (Multi-Disciplinary). Each series, unlike many other investment companies which directly acquire and manage their own portfolios of securities, seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing all of its investable assets in a corresponding portfolio series (each a “Master Portfolio” and collectively the “Master Portfolios”) of Kinetics Portfolios Trust (the “Trust”).
On April 28, 2000 (January 31, 2006 with respect to Market Opportunities, June 29, 2007 with respect to Water Infrastructure and February 11, 2008 with respect to Multi-Disciplinary), each series in the Company entered into a master-feeder fund structure. By entering into this structure, each series (each a “Feeder Fund” and collectively, the “Feeder Funds”) invested all of its assets in a corresponding Master Portfolio which had the same investment objective as the Feeder Fund. Each Master Portfolio has multiple feeder funds. Each Feeder Fund receives a proportionate amount of interest in the Master Portfolio equal to its relative contribution of capital. Thus, each Feeder Fund is allocated its portion of income, gains (losses) and expenses from the Master Portfolio.
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
December 31, 2008
Each Feeder Fund’s respective interest in the corresponding Master Portfolio as of December 31, 2008 is as follows:
| | | | |
| | Interest in
|
| | Master Portfolio |
|
Internet Fund | | | 99.992 | % |
Global Fund | | | 99.847 | % |
Paradigm Fund | | | 98.068 | % |
Medical Fund | | | 99.938 | % |
Small Cap Fund | | | 99.993 | % |
Government Fund | | | 98.973 | % |
Market Opportunities Fund | | | 99.990 | % |
Water Infrastructure Fund | | | 99.529 | % |
Multi-Disciplinary Fund | | | 80.932 | % |
Prior to the conversion to a master-feeder fund structure on April 28, 2000, each then existing series conducted its own investment operations.
As of December 31, 2008, each of the Feeder Funds, except the Government Fund, offer Advisor Class A shares. Advisor Class A shares are subject to an annual Rule 12b-1 fee of 0.25% of average daily net assets and a service fee of 0.25% of average daily net assets. The Advisor Class A shares are also subject to a front-end sales charge of 5.75%.
As of December 31, 2008 each of the Feeder Funds, except the Government Fund, offer Advisor Class C shares. Advisor Class C shares are subject to an annual Rule 12b-1 fee of 0.75% of average daily net assets and a service fee of 0.25% of average daily net assets. Advisor Class C shares do not have a sales charge.
As of December 31, 2008 each of the Feeder Funds offer No Load Class shares. No Load Class shares are subject to a service fee of 0.25% of average daily net assets but do not have 12b-1 fees or a sales charge.
As of December 31, 2008 the Paradigm, Small Cap, Market Opportunities, Water Infrastructure and Multi-Disciplinary Funds offer Institutional Class shares. Institutional Class shares are subject to a service fee of 0.20% of average daily net assets but do not have 12b-1 fees or a sales charge.
Each class of shares for each Fund has identical rights and privileges except with respect to the Rule 12b-1 fees paid by the Advisor Class A and Advisor Class C shares, the sales charge on the Advisor Class A and Advisor Class C shares, the service fees paid by the Advisor Class A, Advisor Class C, No Load Class and Institutional Class Shares, voting rights on matters pertaining to a
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
December 31, 2008
single class of shares and the exchange privileges of each class of shares. Shares of each Feeder Fund, except the Government Fund, will assess a 2.00% redemption fee (with exceptions) on shares redeemed or exchanged within 30 days of purchase. Income, expenses (other than expenses attributable to a specific class), and realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments are allocated to each class based on its relative net assets.
Refer to the Master Portfolio’s financial statements to obtain information about the investment objective of the corresponding Feeder Fund. The financial statements of the Master Portfolios, including the portfolios of investments are contained elsewhere in this report and should be read in conjunction with the Feeder Funds’ financial statements.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
Security Valuation
Master Portfolio securities (other than securities held by the Kinetics Government Money Market Portfolio) that are listed on a U.S. securities exchange for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the last quoted sale price on the day the valuation is made. Price information on listed securities is taken from the exchange where the security is primarily traded. All equity securities that are traded using the National Association of Securities Dealers’ Automated Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) are valued using the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”). In the event market quotations are not readily available or if events occur that may materially affect the value of a particular security between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), “fair value” will be determined. Purchased non-exchange traded options, futures, unlisted U.S. securities and listed U.S. securities not traded on the valuation date for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices. Exchange traded options are valued at the last reported sale price on an exchange on which the option is traded. If no sales are reported on a particular day, the mean between the highest bid and lowest asked quotations at the close of the exchanges will be used. Fixed-income securities (other than obligations having a maturity of 60 days or less) are normally valued on the basis of quotes obtained from pricing services, which take into account appropriate factors such as institutional-sized trading in similar groups of securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other market data.
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
December 31, 2008
Investment securities in The Kinetics Government Money Market Portfolio and instruments with remaining maturities of 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Other assets and securities for which no quotations are readily available (including restricted securities) are valued in good faith at fair value using methods determined by the Board of Trustees of the Master Portfolios. At December 31, 2008 0.00%, 2.76%, 1.00% and 0.00% fair valued securities were held by the Internet Portfolio, Global Portfolio, Paradigm Portfolio, and Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio, respectively.
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements.” The Statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The Statement establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between (1) market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs) and (2) the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs). The Master Portfolios adopted the Statement effective January 1, 2008. See the Notes to Financial Statements for the Master Portfolios for a discussion of the Statement.
Repurchase Agreements
Each Master Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements with banks that are members of the Federal Reserve System or securities dealers who are members of a national securities exchange or are primary dealers in U.S. Government securities. In connection with transactions in repurchase agreements, it is the Trust’s policy that the Master Portfolio receive, as collateral, securities whose market value, including accrued interest, at all times will be at least equal to 100% of the amount invested by the Master Portfolio in each repurchase agreement. If the seller defaults, and the value of the collateral declines, realization of the collateral by the Master Portfolio may be delayed or limited.
Written Option Accounting
The Master Portfolios may write (sell) call or put options for trading or hedging purposes. When a Master Portfolio writes an option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Master Portfolio is included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset and an equivalent liability. The amount of the
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
December 31, 2008
liability is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option written. By writing the option, the Master Portfolio may become obligated during the term of the option to deliver or purchase the securities underlying the option at the exercise price if the option is exercised. When an option expires on its stipulated expiration date or the Master Portfolio enters into a closing purchase transaction, the Master Portfolio realizes a gain or loss if the cost of the closing transaction differs from the premium received when the option was sold, without regard to any unrealized gain or loss on the underlying security, and the liability related to such option is eliminated. When an option is exercised, the premium originally received decreases the cost basis of the underlying security (or increases the proceeds on the security sold short) and the Master Portfolio realizes a gain or loss from the sale of the security (or closing of the short sale). As collateral for uncovered written options, the Master Portfolio is required under the 1940 Act to maintain assets consisting of cash, cash equivalents or liquid securities. This collateral is required to be adjusted daily to reflect the exercise price of the purchase obligation for put options or the market value of the instrument underlying the contract for call options.
Foreign Currency Translations
The books and records of the Master Portfolios are maintained in U.S. dollars. For the Master Portfolios, foreign currency transactions are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis: (i) market values of investment securities and other assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate of such currencies against the U.S. dollar, as provided by an approved pricing service, and (ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The Master Portfolios do not isolate and treat as ordinary income that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the exchange rate from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held during the period. However, for federal income tax purposes, the Master Portfolios do isolate and treat as ordinary income the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates arising from actual foreign currency transactions and the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates arising between trade date and settlement date.
Restricted and Illiquid Securities
The Master Portfolios may invest in restricted securities. These securities are valued by the Master Portfolios after giving due consideration to pertinent factors including recent private sales, market conditions and the issuer’s
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
December 31, 2008
financial performance. The Master Portfolios have no right to require registration of unregistered securities. At December 31, 2008 the Global Portfolio had restricted securities with an aggregate value of $30,821 representing 1.6% of its net assets. An illiquid asset is any asset which may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days at approximately the value at which the Master Portfolio has valued the investment. At December 31, 2008, the following Master Portfolios held illiquid securities:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Market
| | Percentage of
|
| | Value | | Net Assets |
|
The Internet Portfolio | | $ | 634 | | | | 0.00 | % |
The Global Portfolio | | | 17,850 | | | | 0.91 | |
The Paradigm Portfolio | | | 12,901,309 | | | | 1.00 | |
The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio | | | 6,301 | | | | 0.00 | |
When-Issued Securities
The Master Portfolios may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. Although the purchase amounts of these securities are established at the time the purchaser enters into the agreement, these securities may be delivered and paid for at a future date. The Master Portfolios record purchases of when-issued securities and reflect the values of such securities in determining net asset value in the same manner as other portfolio securities. The Master Portfolios maintain at all times cash or other liquid assets in an amount at least equal to the amount of outstanding commitments for when-issued securities.
Securities Lending
Each Master Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to broker-dealers by entering directly into lending arrangements with such broker-dealers or indirectly through repurchase agreements with respect to no more than 331/3% of the total assets of each Portfolio (including any collateral posted) or 50% of the total assets of each Portfolio (excluding any collateral posted). Securities lending and repurchase transactions will be fully collateralized at all times with cash and/or short-term debt obligations. The Master Portfolios receive interest on the collateral received as well as a fee for the securities loaned.
Expense Allocation
Common expenses incurred by Feeder Funds are allocated among the Feeder Funds (i) based upon relative average net assets, (ii) as incurred on a specific identification basis, or (iii) equally among the Feeder Funds, depending on the nature of the expenditure.
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Each Feeder Fund records its proportionate share of the corresponding Master Portfolio’s expenses on a daily basis. In addition, each Feeder Fund accrues its own separate expenses. Any cap on expenses includes Feeder Fund-specific expenses as well as the expenses allocated from the Master Portfolio.
Federal Income Taxes
Each Master Portfolio will be treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes. As such, each investor in the Portfolio will be subject to taxation on its share of the Portfolio’s ordinary income and capital gains. It is intended that the Portfolio’s assets will be managed so an investor in the Portfolio can satisfy the requirements of subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code.
It is the Feeder Funds’ policy to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and the Feeder Funds intend to distribute investment company net taxable income and net capital gains to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is recorded. Dividends from net investment income and distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, will be declared and paid at least annually. The character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from the characterization for federal income tax purposes due to differences in the recognition of income, expenses and gain items for financial statement and tax purposes. Additionally, the Feeder Funds may utilize earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares as part of the dividends paid deduction for income tax purposes. Where appropriate, reclassifications between capital accounts are made for such differences that are permanent in nature.
Effective June 29, 2007, the Feeder Funds adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes”. FIN 48 requires the evaluation of tax positions taken on previously filed tax returns or expected to be taken on future returns. These positions must meet a “more likely than not” standard that, based on the technical merits, have a more than fifty percent likelihood of being sustained upon examination. In evaluating whether a tax position has met the recognition threshold, the Funds must presume that the position will be examined by the appropriate taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. Tax positions not deemed to meet the “more-likely-than-not” threshold are recorded as a tax expense in the current year.
FIN 48 requires the Feeder Funds to analyze all open tax years, as defined by the relevant statute of limitations, for all major jurisdictions. Open tax years
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are those that are open for examination by taxing authorities. As of December 31, 2008, open tax years include the tax years ended December 31, 2005 through 2008. The Funds have no examination in progress.
The Feeder Funds have reviewed all open tax years and major jurisdictions and concluded that the adoption of FIN 48 resulted in no effect to the Funds’ financial position or results of operations. There is no tax liability resulting from unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns. The Funds are also not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Other
Realized gains and losses on the sale of investments are calculated on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date and interest income is recognized on the accrual basis. Other noncash dividends are recognized as investment income at the fair value of the property received. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the Company’s understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates.
3. Investment Adviser
The Trust has entered into Investment Advisory Agreements (the “Agreements”) with Kinetics Asset Management, Inc. (the “Adviser”), with whom certain officers and trustees of the Trust are affiliated, to furnish investment advisory services to the Master Portfolios. Under the terms of the Agreements, the Master Portfolios compensate the Adviser for its management services at the annual rate of 1.25% of each Master Portfolio’s average daily net assets, except for The Kinetics Government Money Market Portfolio, which compensates the Adviser at an annual rate of 0.50% of the Master Portfolio’s average daily net assets. Pursuant to a sub-advisory agreement, the sub-adviser to the Water Infrastructure Portfolio, Aqua-Terra Asset Management LLC, received compensation from the Adviser at the annual rate of 0.35% of the daily net
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assets of the Water Infrastructure Portfolio. This sub-advisory agreement was terminated on October 27, 2008.
The Adviser has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its advisory fee and/or reimburse certain operating expenses as deemed appropriate. The Adviser may discontinue the voluntary waiver/reimbursement at any time; these waivers/reimbursements are not subject to recapture. For the year ended December 31, 2008, the rate earned by the Adviser from the Master Portfolios and the waived fees/reimbursed expenses for the Feeder Funds are as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Internet | | Global |
|
Annual Advisory Rate | | | 1.25% | | | | 1.25% | |
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser through voluntary waiver | | $ | 138,654 | | | $ | 130,950 | |
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser through Institutional class shareholder servicing fee waiver | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Paradigm | | Medical |
|
Annual Advisory Rate | | | 1.25% | | | | 1.25% | |
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser through voluntary waiver | | $ | 1,703,490 | | | $ | 162,123 | |
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser through Institutional class shareholder servicing fee waiver | | $ | 856,682 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Small Cap | | Government |
|
Annual Advisory Rate | | | 1.25% | | | | 0.50% | |
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser through voluntary waiver | | $ | 746,353 | | | $ | 61,137 | |
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser through Institutional class shareholder servicing fee waiver | | $ | 310,302 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Market
| | Water
|
| | Opportunities | | Infrastructure |
|
Annual Advisory Rate | | | 1.25% | | | | 1.25% | |
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser through voluntary waiver | | $ | 146,058 | | | $ | 106,299 | |
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser through Institutional class shareholder servicing fee waiver | | $ | 7 | | | $ | 321 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Multi-
| | |
| | Disciplinary | | |
|
Annual Advisory Rate | | | 1.25% | | | | | |
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser through voluntary waiver | | $ | 55,451 | | | | | |
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser through Institutional class shareholder servicing fee waiver | | $ | 125 | | | | | |
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December 31, 2008
The Adviser receives a shareholder servicing fee from the No Load Class, Class A and Class C shares of a Feeder Fund pursuant to a Shareholder Servicing Agreement in the amount equal to 0.25% of the Feeder Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to No Load Class, Class A and Class C shares, respectively. For the Institutional Class, the Adviser receives a shareholder servicing fee pursuant to a shareholder servicing agreement in the amount equal to 0.20% of a Feeder Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Institutional Class shares. At this time, the Investment Adviser has contractually agreed to waive and/or reimburse the portion of the Institutional Class shareholder servicing fee in excess of 0.05% of a Feeder Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Institutional Class shares until at least May 1, 2009. For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Adviser waived amounts depicted in the above table in shareholder servicing fees for the Institutional Class of the Paradigm Fund, the Small Cap Fund, the Market Opportunities Fund, the Water Infrastructure Fund and the Multi-Disciplinary Fund. The Adviser is responsible for paying a portion of these shareholder servicing fees to various agents that have a written shareholder servicing agreement with the Adviser and that perform shareholder servicing functions and maintenance of shareholder accounts on behalf of their clients who own shares of the Feeder Funds.
For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Feeder Funds were allocated $24,000 for the services of the Chief Compliance Officer employed by the Adviser.
The Company, on behalf of the Feeder Funds, has adopted two Retail Distribution Plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the “12b-1 Plans”). One Plan is for Advisor Class A shares, while the other Plan is for Advisor Class C shares. Under the first Plan, Advisor Class A shares may pay up to an annual rate of 0.50% of the average daily net asset value of Advisor Class A shares to the Distributor or other qualified recipients under the Plan. During the year ended December 31, 2008, payments under the 12b-1 Plan for the Advisor Class A shares of the Internet, Global, Paradigm, Medical, Small Cap, Market Opportunities, Water and Multi-Disciplinary Funds were limited to 0.25% of the average daily net asset value of such shares of such Funds. During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Advisor Class A shares of the Internet, Global, Paradigm, Medical, Small Cap, Market Opportunities, Water Infrastructure and Multi-Disciplinary Funds incurred expenses of $1,092, $154, $1,140,388, $5,017, $62,125, $81,024, $10,717 and $211 respectively, pursuant to the 12b-1 Plan. Under the second Plan, Advisor Class C shares
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December 31, 2008
pay an annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net asset value of such shares. During the year ended December 31, 2008, Internet, Global, Paradigm, Medical, Small Cap, Market Opportunities, Water Infrastructure and Multi-Disciplinary Funds Advisor Class C Shares incurred expenses of $1,003, $32, $2,085,388, $1,802, $31,716, $48,155, $11,869, and $647 respectively, pursuant to the 12b-1 Plan.
Kinetics Funds Distributor, Inc. (the “Distributor”) acts as the Feeder Funds’ principal underwriter in a continuous public offering of the Feeder Funds’ shares. The Distributor is an affiliate of the Adviser. For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Distributor received $344, $754, $290,509, $6,265, $15,644, $40,099, $12,702, and $12 in sales loads from the Advisor Class A shares of the Internet, Global, Paradigm, Medical, Small Cap, Market Opportunities, Water Infrastructure, and Multi-Disciplinary Funds.
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, investments were made by the Adviser that caused the Paradigm Portfolio, the Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio and the Market Opportunities Portfolio to violate Rule 12(d)(3)-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. In general, Rule 12(d)(3)-1 provides that a fund may not acquire more than 5% of the outstanding shares of a class of an issuer’s equity securities or invest more than 5% of the fund’s total assets in that issuer’s equity securities if that issuer is engaged in securities related businesses. As a result, as determined by the Board of Trustees, the Adviser paid $415,007 and $66,781 to the Paradigm Portfolio and the Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio, respectively. Of these amounts, $409,048 was allocated to the Paradigm Fund and $66,778 was allocated to the Small Cap Opportunities Fund. These payments comprised $0.003 of each class of the Paradigm Fund and the Small Cap Opportunities Fund at the time of the reimbursement. This contributed 0.03% to the return of the Institutional Class of the Paradigm Fund and 0.03% to the return of Class C of the Small Cap Opportunities Fund for the year ended December 31, 2008, and had no impact on the returns of the other classes. Additionally, a receivable from the Adviser of $484,652 was recorded at December 31, 2008 in the Market Opportunities Portfolio. Of this amount $484,604 was allocated to the Market Opportunities Fund, which amounted to $0.06 of each class. This contributed 0.38%, 0.37%, 0.38% and 0.44% to the returns of the No Load Class, the Advisor Class A, the Advisor Class C and the Institutional Class, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2008.
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December 31, 2008
4. Reclassification of Capital Accounts
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that certain components of net assets relating to permanent differences be reclassified between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value per share. For the year ended December 31, 2008, each Fund recorded the following reclassifications to the accounts listed below:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | INCREASE (DECREASE) |
| | | | Accumulated
| | |
| | | | Net
| | Accumulated
|
| | | | Investment
| | Net Realized
|
| | Paid-in-Capital | | Income(Loss) | | Gain(Loss) |
|
The Internet Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | 91,823 | | | $ | (91,823 | ) |
The Global Fund | | | (1,976,185 | ) | | | 118,566 | | | | 1,857,619 | |
The Paradigm Fund | | | 3,142 | | | | (2,365,046 | ) | | | 2,361,904 | |
The Medical Fund | | | — | | | | (6,421 | ) | | | 6,421 | |
The Small Cap Opportunities Fund | | | (1,696,975 | ) | | | 730,590 | | | | 966,385 | |
The Kinetics Government Money Market Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
The Market Opportunities Fund | | | (772 | ) | | | (217,864 | ) | | | 218,636 | |
The Water Infrastructure Fund | | | (2,885 | ) | | | (214,365 | ) | | | 217,250 | |
The Multi-Disciplinary Fund | | | (358 | ) | | | 358 | | | | — | |
5. Income Taxes
At December 31, 2008 the Internet, Global, Paradigm, Medical, Small Cap, Government, Market Opportunities, Water Infrastructure, and Multi-Disciplinary Funds had $169,733, $0, $4,066,980, $28,128, $0, $83, $0, $0 and $0, respectively, of undistributed net investment income on a tax basis.
At December 31, 2008 none of the funds had accumulated gains on a tax basis.
At December 31, 2008, the Feeder Funds had accumulated net realized capital loss carryforwards expiring in the following years.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Feeder Fund | | 2016 | | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2011 | | 2010 | | 2009 |
|
Internet | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 16,077,777 | | | $ | 6,777,871 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 140,178,775 | | | $ | 17,319,359 | |
Global | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,885 | | | | 887,154 | | | | 2,635,504 | | | | 5,481,052 | |
Paradigm | | | 417,659,386 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Medical | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Small Cap | | | 78,193,634 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Government | | | 16 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Market Opportunities | | | 25,711,245 | | | | 40,803 | | | | 21 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Water Infrastructure | | | 2,008,692 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Multi-Disciplinary | | | 43,829 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
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To the extent that the Feeder Funds realize future net capital gains, those gains will be offset by any unused capital loss carryforwards. For the year ended December 31, 2008, Internet and Global Funds utilized $1,763,096 and $70,682, respectively, of capital loss carryforwards.
At December 31, 2008, the following Feeder Funds deferred, on a tax basis, post-October losses and straddle losses of:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Post-October
| | |
Feeder Fund | | Post-October Losses | | Currency Losses | | Straddle Losses |
|
Internet | | $ | 1,121 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Global | | | — | | | | 8 | | | | — | |
Paradigm | | | 183,653,239 | | | | 237,760 | | | | — | |
Medical | | | 78,010 | | | | — | | | | 88,724 | |
Small Cap | | | 52,575,883 | | | | 51,746 | | | | — | |
Government | | | 67 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Market Opportunities | | | — | | | | 1,805 | | | | — | |
Water Infrastructure | | | 3,455,944 | | | | 27,093 | | | | — | |
Multi-Disciplinary | | | 15,711 | | | | — | | | | — | |
The tax components of dividends paid during the years ended December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, are:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Internet | | Global |
| | Ordinary
| | Long-Term
| | Ordinary
| | Long-Term
|
| | Income
| | Capital Gains
| | Income
| | Capital Gains
|
| | Distribution | | Distribution | | Distribution | | Distribution |
|
2008 | | $ | 181,761 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 44,451 | | | $ | — | |
2007 | | $ | 1,637,709 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 188,230 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Paradigm | | Medical |
| | Ordinary
| | Long-Term
| | Ordinary
| | Long-Term
|
| | Income
| | Capital Gains
| | Income
| | Capital Gains
|
| | Distribution | | Distribution | | Distribution | | Distribution |
|
2008 | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,073,063 | | | $ | 463,919 | | | $ | 183,981 | |
2007 | | $ | 21,702,378 | | | $ | 14,493,388 | | | $ | 219,441 | | | $ | 631,855 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Small Cap | | Government |
| | Ordinary
| | Long-Term
| | Ordinary
| | Long-Term
|
| | Income
| | Capital Gains
| | Income
| | Capital Gains
|
| | Distribution | | Distribution | | Distribution | | Distribution |
|
2008 | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,270,579 | | | $ | 17,587 | | | $ | — | |
2007 | | $ | 5,786,962 | | | $ | 5,224,746 | | | $ | 43,527 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Market Opportunities | | Water Infrastructure |
| | Ordinary
| | Long-Term
| | Ordinary
| | Long-Term
|
| | Income
| | Capital Gains
| | Income
| | Capital Gains
|
| | Distribution | | Distribution | | Distribution | | Distribution |
|
2008 | | $ | 357,384 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
2007 | | $ | 141,323 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 51,156 | | | $ | — | |
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| | | | | | | | |
| | Multi-Disciplinary |
| | Ordinary
| | Long-Term
|
| | Income
| | Capital Gains
|
| | Distribution | | Distribution |
|
2008 | | $ | 128 | | | $ | — | |
2007 | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
6. Tax Information (Unaudited)
The Internet, Global, Medical, and Market Opportunities Funds designate 36%, 100%, 79%, and 100%, respectively, of dividends declared after December 31, 2008 from net investment income as qualified dividend income under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003.
The Medical Fund hereby designates 72% as ordinary income distributions and 28% as long-term capital gain distributions for the purposes of the dividends paid deduction, which include earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on redemptions of Fund shares.
For corporate shareholders in the Funds, the percentage of ordinary dividend income distributed for the year ended December 31, 2008, which is designated as qualifying for the dividends-received deduction, is as follows: Internet 30%, Global 24%, Medical 55%, and Market Opportunities 100%.
The Internet, Global, Medical, and Market Opportunities Funds designate 17%, 5%, 3%, and 13%, respectively, of their ordinary income distributions for the fiscal year as interest-related dividends under Internal Revenue Code Section 871(k)(1)(C).
The Internet, Global, Paradigm, Medical, Small Cap, Government, Market Opportunities, Water Infrastructure, and Multi-Disciplinary Funds designate 0%, 0%, 0%, 59%, 0%, 0%, 0%, 0% and 0%, respectively, of their ordinary income distributions as short-term capital gain distributions under Internal Revenue Code Section 871(k)(2)(C).
7. New Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2008, FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS 161”). SFAS 161 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. SFAS 161 is intended to improve financial reporting for derivative instruments by requiring enhanced disclosure that enables investors to understand how and why an entity uses derivatives, how derivative
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December 31, 2008
instruments and hedging activities are accounted for, and how derivative instruments and related hedging activities affect an entity’s financial performance and financial position. Management is currently evaluating the implications of SFAS 161. The impact on the Funds’ financial statement disclosures, if any, is currently being assessed.
8. Temporary Guarantee Program for Money Market Funds (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Kinetics Mutual Funds, Inc. approved the participation of The Kinetics Government Money Market Fund (the “Fund”) in the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s (the “Treasury”) Temporary Guarantee Program for Money Market Funds (the “Program”) for the three-month period ended December 18, 2008. On November 24, 2008, the Treasury announced the extension of the Program until April 30, 2009 and the Board approved the Fund’s continued participation in the Program on December 5, 2008. The Program seeks to protect the net asset value of shares held by a shareholder of record in a participating fund at the close of business on September 19, 2008. Any shares held by shareholders in a participating fund as of that date are insured against loss under the Program if the fund liquidates its holdings and market-based net asset value of the shares at the time of the liquidation is less than $0.995 per share. Shares acquired by a shareholder of record after the close of business on September 19, 2008 that exceed the number of shares the shareholder owned in the Fund on September 19, 2008 are not eligible for protection under the Program.
Participation in the Program for the three-month period ending December 18, 2008, required a payment to the Treasury in the amount of 0.01% of the net asset value of the Fund as of September 19, 2008. Continued participation in the Program for the period December 19, 2008 through April 30, 2009, required a payment to the Treasury in the amount of 0.015% of the net asset value of the Fund as of September 19, 2008. The Fund will bear the expense of its participation in the Program without regard to any fee waivers or expense limitations currently in effect for the Fund. The Secretary of the Treasury may extend the Program beyond April 30, 2009 through the close of business on September 18, 2009. Participation in any extension of the Program will require payment of an additional fee and approval by the Board.
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9. Information about Proxy Voting (Unaudited)
Information regarding how Kinetics Mutual Funds, Inc. votes proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request by calling toll-free at 1-800-930-3828 or by accessing the Funds’ website at www.kineticsfunds.com and by accessing the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve month period ended June 30, is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll-free at 1-800-930-3828 or by accessing the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
10. Information about the Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited)
The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings for their first and third fiscal quarters with the SEC on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Form N-Q is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll-free at 1-800-930-3828. Furthermore, you can obtain the Form N-Q on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Finally, the Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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Financial Highlights
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Internet Fund | |
| | No Load Class
| | | Advisor Class A
| | | Advisor Class C
| | | No Load Class
| | | Advisor Class A
| |
| | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| |
| | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| |
| | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| |
| | 2008 | | | 2008 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2007 | |
| |
|
PER SHARE DATA:(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | $ | 35.94 | | | $ | 35.66 | | | $ | 35.31 | | | $ | 28.62 | | | $ | 28.24 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from Investment Operations: |
Net investment income (loss)(2) | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.23 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (15.47 | ) | | | (15.33 | ) | | | (15.15 | ) | | | 7.37 | | | | 7.49 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (15.18 | ) | | | (15.11 | ) | | | (15.07 | ) | | | 7.67 | | | | 7.72 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | — | |
Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Year | | $ | 20.71 | | | $ | 20.50 | | | $ | 20.20 | | | $ | 35.94 | | | $ | 35.66 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(4) | | | (42.24 | )% | | | (42.37 | )% | | | (42.67 | )% | | | 26.81 | % | | | 27.35 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS |
Net assets, end of year (000’s) | | $ | 75,112 | | | $ | 318 | | | $ | 113 | | | $ | 166,787 | | | $ | 637 | |
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement | | | 2.03 | % | | | 2.28 | % | | | 2.78 | % | | | 1.99 | % | | | 2.24 | % |
After expense reimbursement(7) | | | 1.90 | % | | | 2.15 | % | | | 2.65 | % | | | 1.98 | % | | | 2.23 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.70 | % |
After expense reimbursement(7) | | | 1.03 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.28 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.71 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
| |
ˆ | Commencement of operations. |
(1) | Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period. |
(2) | Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
(3) | Amount calculated is less than $0.005. |
(4) | The total return calculation does not reflect the 5.75% front end sales charge on Advisor Class A shares. |
(5) | Not annualized. |
(6) | Annualized. |
(7) | See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The Internet Fund | |
| | Advisor Class C
| | | No Load Class
| | | Advisor Class A
| | | No Load Class
| | | Advisor Class A
| | | No Load Class
| | | Advisor Class A
| |
| | February 16, 2007ˆ
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| |
| | through
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| |
| | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | | | 2005 | | | 2004 | | | 2004 | |
| |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 28.66 | | | $ | 24.66 | | | $ | 24.40 | | | $ | 25.29 | | | $ | 24.93 | | | $ | 23.31 | | | $ | 22.88 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0.07 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.05 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 6.87 | | | | 4.15 | | | | 4.09 | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | 2.25 | | | | 2.23 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 6.94 | | | | 4.07 | | | | 3.95 | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.28 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) |
| | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 35.31 | | | $ | 28.62 | | | $ | 28.24 | | | $ | 24.66 | | | $ | 24.40 | | | $ | 25.29 | | | $ | 24.93 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 24.22 | %(5) | | | 16.50 | % | | | 16.18 | % | | | (1.69 | )% | | | (1.55 | )% | | | 10.06 | % | | | 9.95 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 294 | | | $ | 137,012 | | | $ | 235 | | | $ | 148,260 | | | $ | 300 | | | $ | 201,929 | | | $ | 354 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 2.73 | %(6) | | | 1.98 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | 2.35 | % | | | 2.60 | % | | | 2.37 | % | | | 2.62 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 2.72 | %(6) | | | 1.85 | % | | | 2.10 | % | | | 2.35 | % | | | 2.60 | % | | | 2.37 | % | | | 2.62 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0.22 | %(6) | | | (0.42 | )% | | | (0.67 | )% | | | 0.46 | % | | | 0.21 | % | | | 0.44 | % | | | 0.19 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0.23 | %(6) | | | (0.29 | )% | | | (0.54 | )% | | | 0.46 | % | | | 0.21 | % | | | 0.44 | % | | | 0.19 | % |
| | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Global Fund | |
| | No Load
| | | Advisor
| | | Advisor
| | | | |
| | Class
| | | Class A
| | | Class C
| | | | |
| | For the
| | | May 19, 2008ˆ
| | | May 19, 2008ˆ
| | | | |
| | Year Ended
| | | through
| | | through
| | | | |
| | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | | |
| | 2008 | | | 2008 | | | 2008 | | | | |
| |
|
PER SHARE DATA:(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | $ | 4.90 | | | $ | 4.56 | | | $ | 4.56 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from Investment Operations: |
Net investment income | | | 0.07 | (2) | | | 0.03 | (2) | | | 0.02 | (2) | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (2.56) | | | | (2.18) | | | | (2.17) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (2.49) | | | | (2.15) | | | | (2.15) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.05) | | | | (0.05) | | | | (0.04) | | | | | |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.05) | | | | (0.05) | | | | (0.04) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Year | | $ | 2.36 | | | $ | 2.36 | | | $ | 2.37 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(4) | | | (50.72) | % | | | (47.12) | %(5) | | | (47.14) | %(5) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS |
Net assets, end of year (000’s) | | $ | 1,863 | | | $ | 106 | | | $ | 5 | | | | | |
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement | | | 5.98 | % | | | 8.28 | %(6) | | | 8.78 | %(6) | | | | |
After expense reimbursement(7) | | | 1.41 | % | | | 1.65 | %(6) | | | 2.15 | %(6) | | | | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement | | | (2.72) | % | | | (5.16) | %(6) | | | (5.66) | %(6) | | | | |
After expense reimbursement(7) | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.47 | %(6) | | | 0.97 | %(6) | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | | |
| |
ˆ | Commencement of operations. |
(1) | Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period. |
(2) | Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
(3) | Amount calculated is less than $0.005. |
(4) | The total return calculation does not reflect the 5.75% front end sales charge on Advisor Class A shares. |
(5) | Not annualized. |
(6) | Annualized. |
(7) | See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The Global Fund | |
| | No Load
| | | No Load
| | | No Load
| | | No Load
| |
| | Class
| | | Class
| | | Class
| | | Class
| |
| | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| |
| | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| |
| | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | | | 2004 | |
| |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 5.00 | | | $ | 4.43 | | | $ | 4.50 | | | $ | 4.28 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0.22 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.08 | |
| | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.62 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.25 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0.21 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.33 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) |
| | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 4.90 | | | $ | 5.00 | | | $ | 4.43 | | | $ | 4.50 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 4.27 | % | | | 16.90 | % | | | 2.65 | % | | | 7.67 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 3,138 | | | $ | 3,991 | | | $ | 3,896 | | | $ | 4,584 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 3.84 | % | | | 3.09 | % | | | 3.22 | % | | | 3.45 | % |
| | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.39 | % | | | 2.69 | % | | | 2.67 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 1.87 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | 2.80 | % | | | 1.08 | % |
| | | 4.23 | % | | | 3.00 | % | | | 3.33 | % | | | 1.84 | % |
| | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Paradigm Fund | |
| | No Load Class
| | | Advisor Class A
| | | Advisor Class C
| | | Institutional Class
| |
| | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| |
| | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| |
| | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| |
| | 2008 | | | 2008 | | | 2008 | | | 2008 | |
| |
|
PER SHARE DATA:(1) |
Net Asset Value, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | $ | 30.99 | | | $ | 30.52 | | | $ | 29.90 | | | $ | 30.97 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from Investment Operations: |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.12 | (2) | | | 0.06 | (2) | | | (0.05 | )(2) | | | 0.18 | (2) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (16.62 | )(8) | | | (16.34 | )(8) | | | (15.97 | )(8) | | | (16.63 | )(8) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (16.50 | ) | | | (16.28 | ) | | | (16.02 | ) | | | (16.45 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) |
Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Year | | $ | 14.42 | | | $ | 14.16 | | | $ | 13.80 | | | $ | 14.44 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(4) | | | (53.17 | )%(8) | | | (53.30 | )%(8) | | | (53.54 | )%(8) | | | (53.11 | )%(8) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS |
Net assets, end of year (000’s) | | $ | 740,983 | | | $ | 249,424 | | | $ | 147,915 | | | $ | 128,129 | |
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.97 | % | | | 2.47 | % | | | 1.67 | % |
After expense reimbursement(7) | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.91 | % | | | 2.41 | % | | | 1.46 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement | | | 0.46 | % | | | 0.21 | % | | | (0.29 | )% | | | 0.51 | % |
After expense reimbursement(7) | | | 0.52 | % | | | 0.27 | % | | | (0.23 | )% | | | 0.72 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
| |
ˆ | Commencement of operations. |
(1) | Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period. |
(2) | Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
(3) | Amount calculated is less than $0.005. |
(4) | The total return calculation does not reflect the 5.75% front end sales charge on Advisor Class A shares. |
(5) | Not annualized. |
(6) | Annualized. |
(7) | See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion. |
(8) | Includes adviser reimbursement from net realized losses on the disposal of investments in violation of restrictions and trading errors. This reimbursement comprises less than $0.005 of the NAVs for each class at the time of the reimbursement and 0.03% of the total return for the Institutional Class for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008. There was no impact on the other classes. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The Paradigm Fund | |
| | No Load Class
| | | Advisor Class A
| | | Advisor Class C
| | | Institutional Class
| | | No Load Class
| | | Advisor Class A
| |
| | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| |
| | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | through
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| |
| | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| |
| | 2007 | | | 2007 | | | 2007 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2006 | |
| |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 25.79 | | | $ | 25.43 | | | $ | 24.98 | | | $ | 25.76 | | | $ | 20.33 | | | $ | 20.08 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0.11 | (2) | | | 0.04 | (2) | | | (0.10 | )(2) | | | 0.17 | (2) | | | 0.14 | (2) | | | 0.08 | (2) |
| | | 5.35 | | | | 5.27 | | | | 5.15 | | | | 5.34 | | | | 5.52 | | | | 5.43 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 5.46 | | | | 5.31 | | | | 5.05 | | | | 5.51 | | | | 5.66 | | | | 5.51 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.00 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) |
| | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 30.99 | | | $ | 30.52 | | | $ | 29.90 | | | $ | 30.97 | | | $ | 25.79 | | | $ | 25.43 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 21.15 | % | | | 20.87 | % | | | 20.20 | % | | | 21.37 | % | | | 27.81 | % | | | 27.42 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 2,910,518 | | | $ | 544,046 | | | $ | 320,962 | | | $ | 804,755 | | | $ | 1,337,761 | | | $ | 183,031 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 1.68 | % | | | 1.93 | % | | | 2.43 | % | | | 1.63 | % | | | 1.79 | % | | | 2.04 | % |
| | | 1.68 | % | | | 1.93 | % | | | 2.43 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.63 | % | | | 1.88 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0.39 | % | | | 0.14 | % | | | (0.36 | )% | | | 0.44 | % | | | 0.44 | % | | | 0.19 | % |
| | | 0.39 | % | | | 0.14 | % | | | (0.36 | )% | | | 0.59 | % | | | 0.60 | % | | | 0.35 | % |
| | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Paradigm Fund | |
| | Advisor Class C
| | | Institutional Class
| | | No Load Class
| | | Advisor Class A
| | | Advisor Class C
| |
| | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| |
| | Year Ended
| | | through
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| |
| | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| |
| | 2006 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | | | 2005 | | | 2005 | |
| |
|
PER SHARE DATA:(1) |
Net Asset Value, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | $ | 19.76 | | | $ | 20.31 | | | $ | 17.54 | | | $ | 17.40 | | | $ | 17.21 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from Investment Operations: |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.03 | )(2) | | | 0.19 | (2) | | | (0.03 | )(2) | | | (0.07 | )(2) | | | (0.17 | )(2) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 5.33 | | | | 5.49 | | | | 2.82 | | | | 2.77 | | | | 2.74 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 5.30 | | | | 5.68 | | | | 2.79 | | | | 2.70 | | | | 2.57 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | — | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) |
Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) |
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Net Asset Value, End of Year | | $ | 24.98 | | | $ | 25.76 | | | $ | 20.33 | | | $ | 20.08 | | | $ | 19.76 | |
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Total Return(4) | | | 26.82 | % | | | 27.96 | % | | | 16.11 | % | | | 15.54 | % | | | 14.96 | % |
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|
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS |
Net assets, end of year (000’s) | | $ | 116,226 | | | $ | 507,314 | | | $ | 418,914 | | | $ | 60,421 | | | $ | 38,740 | |
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement | | | 2.54 | % | | | 1.74 | % | | | 1.93 | % | | | 2.18 | % | | | 2.68 | % |
After expense reimbursement(7) | | | 2.38 | % | | | 1.43 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.94 | % | | | 2.44 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement | | | (0.31 | )% | | | 0.48 | % | | | (0.41 | )% | | | (0.66 | )% | | | (1.16 | )% |
After expense reimbursement(7) | | | (0.15 | )% | | | 0.79 | % | | | (0.17 | )% | | | (0.42 | )% | | | (0.92 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
| |
ˆ | Commencement of operations. |
(1) | Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period. |
(2) | Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
(3) | Amount calculated is less than $0.005. |
(4) | The total return calculation does not reflect the 5.75% front end sales charge on Advisor Class A shares. |
(5) | Not annualized. |
(6) | Annualized. |
| |
(7) | See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Paradigm Fund | |
| | Institutional Class
| | | No Load Class
| | | Advisor Class A
| | | Advisor Class C
| |
| | May 27, 2005ˆ
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| |
| | through
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| |
| | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| |
| | 2005 | | | 2004 | | | 2004 | | | 2004 | |
| |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 18.13 | | | $ | 14.91 | | | $ | 14.82 | | | $ | 14.73 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0.01 | (2) | | | (0.06 | )(2) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 2.23 | | | | 3.17 | | | | 3.16 | | | | 3.14 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 2.24 | | | | 3.11 | | | | 3.06 | | | | 2.96 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) |
| | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 20.31 | | | $ | 17.54 | | | $ | 17.40 | | | $ | 17.21 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 12.35 | %(5) | | | 20.84 | % | | | 20.63 | % | | | 20.08 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 10,895 | | | $ | 89,313 | | | $ | 26,525 | | | $ | 9,426 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 1.88 | %(6) | | | 2.10 | % | | | 2.35 | % | | | 2.85 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 1.49 | %(6) | | | 1.74 | % | | | 1.99 | % | | | 2.49 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (0.37 | )%(6) | | | (0.77 | )% | | | (1.02 | )% | | | (1.52 | )% |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0.02 | %(6) | | | (0.41 | )% | | | (0.66 | )% | | | (1.16 | )% |
| | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Medical Fund | |
| | No Load Class
| | | Advisor Class A
| | | Advisor Class C
| | | No Load Class
| | | Advisor Class A
| |
| | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| |
| | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| |
| | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| |
| | 2008 | | | 2008 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2007 | |
| |
|
PER SHARE DATA:(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | $ | 19.82 | | | $ | 19.39 | | | $ | 19.34 | | | $ | 17.83 | | | $ | 17.47 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from Investment Operations: |
Net investment income (loss)(2) | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.05 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (4.25 | ) | | | (4.15 | ) | | | (4.13 | ) | | | 2.67 | | | | 2.62 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (4.06 | ) | | | (4.02 | ) | | | (4.08 | ) | | | 2.77 | | | | 2.67 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.00 | (3) |
Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.69 | ) | | | (0.69 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | (0.75 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Year | | $ | 15.23 | | | $ | 14.90 | | | $ | 14.83 | | | $ | 19.82 | | | $ | 19.39 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(4) | | | (20.42 | )% | | | (20.49 | )% | | | (20.97 | )% | | | 15.47 | % | | | 15.16 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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|
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS |
Net assets, end of year (000’s) | | $ | 15,727 | | | $ | 2,941 | | | $ | 314 | | | $ | 13,917 | | | $ | 1,427 | |
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement | | | 2.26 | % | | | 2.51 | % | | | 3.01 | % | | | 2.41 | % | | | 2.66 | % |
After expense reimbursement(7) | | | 1.41 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 2.16 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.65 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement | | | 0.18 | % | | | (0.07 | )% | | | (0.57 | )% | | | (0.51 | )% | | | (0.76 | )% |
After expense reimbursement(7) | | | 1.03 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.28 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.25 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
| |
ˆ | Commencement of operations. |
(1) | Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period. |
(2) | Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
(3) | Amount calculated is less than $0.005. |
(4) | The total return calculation does not reflect the 5.75% front end sales charge on Advisor Class A shares. |
(5) | Not annualized. |
(6) | Annualized. |
(7) | See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The Medical Fund | |
| | Advisor Class C
| | | No Load Class
| | | Advisor Class A
| | | No Load Class
| | | Advisor Class A
| | | No Load Class
| | | Advisor Class A
| |
| | February 16, 2007ˆ
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| |
| | through
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| |
| | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | | | 2005 | | | 2004 | | | 2004 | |
| |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 18.29 | | | $ | 16.64 | | | $ | 16.34 | | | $ | 16.76 | | | $ | 16.49 | | | $ | 15.67 | | | $ | 15.47 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 1.79 | | | | 2.40 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 1.13 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 1.75 | | | | 2.46 | | | | 2.36 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.02 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | (0.69 | ) | | | (1.23 | ) | | | (1.23 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (0.70 | ) | | | (1.27 | ) | | | (1.23 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 19.34 | | | $ | 17.83 | | | $ | 17.47 | | | $ | 16.64 | | | $ | 16.34 | | | $ | 16.76 | | | $ | 16.49 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 9.55 | %(5) | | | 14.81 | % | | | 14.49 | % | | | (0.72 | )% | | | (0.91 | )% | | | 6.96 | % | | | 6.59 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 148 | | | $ | 15,527 | | | $ | 711 | | | $ | 13,943 | | | $ | 559 | | | $ | 19,583 | | | $ | 696 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 3.19 | %(6) | | | 2.28 | % | | | 2.53 | % | | | 2.48 | % | | | 2.73 | % | | | 2.54 | % | | | 2.79 | % |
| | | 2.15 | %(6) | | | 1.44 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 2.44 | % | | | 2.69 | % | | | 2.39 | % | | | 2.64 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (1.30 | )%(6) | | | (0.51 | )% | | | (0.76 | )% | | | (1.14 | )% | | | (1.39 | )% | | | (1.31 | )% | | | (1.56 | )% |
| | | (0.26 | )%(6) | | | 0.33 | % | | | 0.08 | % | | | (1.10 | )% | | | (1.35 | )% | | | (1.16 | )% | | | (1.41 | )% |
| | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Small Cap Opportunities Fund | |
| | No Load Class
| | | Advisor Class A
| | | Advisor Class C
| | | Institutional Class
| | | No Load Class
| |
| | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| |
| | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| |
| | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| |
| | 2008 | | | 2008 | | | 2008 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
| |
|
PER SHARE DATA:(1) |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year | | $ | 31.92 | | | $ | 31.63 | | | $ | 31.57 | | | $ | 31.92 | | | $ | 26.92 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(2) | | | 0.05 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.01 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (18.53 | )(8) | | | (18.34 | )(8) | | | (18.26 | )(8) | | | (18.56 | )(8) | | | 5.29 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (18.48 | ) | | | (18.35 | ) | | | (18.38 | ) | | | (18.46 | ) | | | 5.30 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) |
Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Year | | $ | 13.17 | | | $ | 13.01 | | | $ | 12.92 | | | $ | 13.19 | | | $ | 31.92 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(4) | | | (57.88 | )%(8) | | | (58.00 | )%(8) | | | (58.20 | )%(8) | | | (57.82 | )%(8) | | | 19.65 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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|
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS |
Net assets, end of year (000’s) | | $ | 126,971 | | | $ | 12,090 | | | $ | 2,871 | | | $ | 68,408 | | | $ | 729,278 | |
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement | | | 1.79 | % | | | 2.04 | % | | | 2.54 | % | | | 1.74 | % | | | 1.71 | % |
After expense reimbursement(7) | | | 1.67 | % | | | 1.92 | % | | | 2.42 | % | | | 1.47 | % | | | 1.69 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement | | | 0.09 | % | | | (0.16 | )% | | | (0.66 | )% | | | 0.14 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
After expense reimbursement(7) | | | 0.21 | % | | | (0.04 | )% | | | (0.54 | )% | | | 0.41 | % | | | 0.02 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
| |
ˆ | Commencement of operations. |
(1) | Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period. |
(2) | Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
(3) | Amount calculated is less than $0.005. |
(4) | The total return calculation does not reflect the 5.75% front end sales charge on Advisor Class A shares. |
(5) | Not annualized. |
(6) | Annualized. |
(7) | See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion. |
(8) | Includes adviser reimbursement from the net realized loss on the disposal of investments in violation of restrictions. This reimbursement comprises less than $0.005 of the NAVs for each class at the time of the reimbursement and 0.03% of the total return for Adviser Class C for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008. There was no impact on the other classes. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The Small Cap Opportunities Fund | |
| | Advisor Class A
| | | Advisor Class C
| | | Institutional Class
| | | No Load Class
| | | Advisor Class A
| | | Institutional Class
| |
| | For the
| | | February 16, 2007ˆ
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| |
| | Year Ended
| | | through
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| |
| | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| |
| | 2007 | | | 2007 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2006 | | | 2006 | |
| |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 26.71 | | | $ | 28.70 | | | $ | 26.91 | | | $ | 21.02 | | | $ | 20.89 | | | $ | 21.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.03 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.08 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 5.25 | | | | 3.33 | | | | 5.29 | | | | 5.92 | | | | 5.88 | | | | 5.91 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 5.18 | | | | 3.12 | | | | 5.36 | | | | 5.95 | | | | 5.85 | | | | 5.99 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) |
| | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 31.63 | | | $ | 31.57 | | | $ | 31.92 | | | $ | 26.92 | | | $ | 26.71 | | | $ | 26.91 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 19.36 | % | | | 10.94 | %(5) | | | 19.91 | % | | | 28.37 | % | | | 28.03 | % | | | 28.52 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
|
| | $ | 36,390 | | | $ | 4,942 | | | $ | 316,709 | | | $ | 268,875 | | | $ | 12,144 | | | $ | 209,592 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 1.96 | % | | | 2.47 | %(6) | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.83 | % | | | 2.08 | % | | | 1.78 | % |
| | | 1.94 | % | | | 2.45 | %(6) | | | 1.49 | % | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.83 | % | | | 1.38 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (0.25 | )% | | | (0.76 | )%(6) | | | 0.05 | % | | | (0.14 | )% | | | (0.39 | )% | | | (0.09 | )% |
| | | (0.23 | )% | | | (0.75 | )%(6) | | | 0.22 | % | | | 0.11 | % | | | (0.14 | )% | | | 0.31 | % |
| | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Small Cap Opportunities Fund | |
| | No Load Class
| | | Advisor Class A
| | | Institutional Class
| | | No Load Class
| | | Advisor Class A
| |
| | For the
| | | For the
| | | August 12, 2005ˆ
| | | For the
| | | For the
| |
| | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | through
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| |
| | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| |
| | 2005 | | | 2005 | | | 2005 | | | 2004 | | | 2004 | |
| |
|
PER SHARE DATA:(1) |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year | | $ | 18.69 | | | $ | 18.63 | | | $ | 20.48 | | | $ | 16.55 | | | $ | 16.50 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(2) | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.00(3 | ) | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.18 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.38 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 2.49 | | | | 2.49 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.47 | | | | 2.40 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 2.71 | | | | 2.67 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Year | | $ | 21.02 | | | $ | 20.89 | | | $ | 21.00 | | | $ | 18.69 | | | $ | 18.63 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 13.17 | % | | | 12.83 | % | | | 3.23 | %(5) | | | 16.40 | % | | | 16.17 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS |
Net assets, end of year (000’s) | | $ | 55,979 | | | $ | 5,205 | | | $ | 67,586 | | | $ | 35,702 | | | $ | 2,929 | |
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement | | | 1.93 | % | | | 2.16 | % | | | 1.77 | %(6) | | | 2.03 | % | | | 2.28 | % |
After expense reimbursement(7) | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.94 | % | | | 1.59 | %(6) | | | 1.74 | % | | | 1.99 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement | | | 0.18 | % | | | (0.17 | )% | | | (0.21 | )%(6) | | | 1.01 | % | | | 0.76 | % |
After expense reimbursement(7) | | | 0.45 | % | | | 0.06 | % | | | (0.03 | )%(6) | | | 1.30 | % | | | 1.05 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
| |
ˆ | Commencement of operations. |
(1) | Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period. |
(2) | Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
(3) | Amount calculated is less than $0.005. |
(4) | The total return calculation does not reflect the 5.75% front end sales charge on Advisor Class A shares. |
(5) | Not annualized. |
(6) | Annualized. |
(7) | See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Kinetics Government Money Market Fund | |
| | For The
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| |
| | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| |
| | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | | | 2004 | |
| |
|
PER SHARE DATA:(1) |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year | | $ | 1.00 | | | $ | 1.00 | | | $ | 1.00 | | | $ | 1.00 | | | $ | 1.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Year | | $ | 1.00 | | | $ | 1.00 | | | $ | 1.00 | | | $ | 1.00 | | | $ | 1.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return | | | 0.91 | % | | | 3.77 | % | | | 4.45 | % | | | 1.88 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS |
Net assets, end of year (000’s) | | $ | 2,688 | | | $ | 1,190 | | | $ | 1,425 | | | $ | 1,052 | | | $ | 1,166 | |
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement | | | 3.55 | % | | | 6.42 | % | | | 3.94 | % | | | 5.08 | % | | | 2.11 | % |
After expense reimbursement(2) | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.98 | % | | | 0.22 | % | | | 1.06 | % | | | 0.98 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement | | | (1.98 | )% | | | (1.74 | )% | | | 0.73 | % | | | (2.17 | )% | | | (1.13 | )% |
After expense reimbursement(2) | | | 0.81 | % | | | 3.70 | % | | | 4.45 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
| |
(1) | Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period. |
(2) | See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Market Opportunities Fund | |
| | No Load Class
| | | Advisor Class A
| | | Advisor Class C
| | | Institutional Class
| |
| | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | May 19, 2008ˆ
| |
| | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | through
| |
| | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| |
| | 2008 | | | 2008 | | | 2008 | | | 2008 | |
| |
|
PER SHARE DATA:(1) |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year | | $ | 16.12 | | | $ | 16.07 | | | $ | 16.01 | | | $ | 13.71 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.11 | (2) | | | 0.08 | (2) | | | 0.02 | (2) | | | 0.08 | (2) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (9.02 | ) | | | (8.97 | ) | | | (8.91 | ) | | | (6.55 | ) |
Payment by adviser(7) | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.06 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (8.85 | ) | | | (8.83 | ) | | | (8.83 | ) | | | (6.41 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | — | |
Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Year | | $ | 7.22 | | | $ | 7.22 | | | $ | 7.17 | | | $ | 7.21 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(4) | | | (54.82 | )% | | | (54.91 | )% | | | (55.13 | )% | | | (46.77 | )%(5) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS |
Net assets, end of year (000’s) | | $ | 34,246 | | | $ | 18,514 | | | $ | 4,771 | | | $ | 5 | |
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement | | | 1.82 | % | | | 2.07 | % | | | 2.57 | % | | | 1.82 | %(6) |
After expense reimbursement(7) | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.91 | % | | | 2.41 | % | | | 1.44 | %(6) |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.53 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.94 | %(6) |
After expense reimbursement(7) | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.19 | % | | | 1.32 | %(6) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
| |
ˆ | Commencement of operations. |
(1) | Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period. |
(2) | Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
(3) | Amount calculated is less than $0.005. |
(4) | The total return calculation does not reflect the 5.75% front end sales charge on Advisor Class A shares. |
(5) | Not annualized. |
(6) | Annualized. |
(7) | See Note #3, Investment Adviser. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The Market Opportunities Fund | |
| | No Load Class
| | | Advisor Class A
| | | Advisor Class C
| | | No Load Class
| | | Advisor Class A
| |
| | For the
| | | For the
| | | February 16, 2007ˆ
| | | January 31, 2006ˆ
| | | January 31, 2006ˆ
| |
| | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | through
| | | through
| | | through
| |
| | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| |
| | 2007 | | | 2007 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2006 | |
| |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 12.05 | | | $ | 12.04 | | | $ | 12.99 | | | $ | 10.00 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0.04 | (2) | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | (0.05 | )(2) | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.02 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 4.05 | | | | 4.04 | | | | 3.07 | | | | 2.05 | | | | 2.05 | |
| | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 4.09 | | | | 4.04 | | | | 3.02 | | | | 2.09 | | | | 2.07 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0.01 | | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) |
| | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 16.12 | | | $ | 16.07 | | | $ | 16.01 | | | $ | 12.05 | | | $ | 12.04 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 34.03 | % | | | 33.54 | % | | | 23.25 | %(5) | | | 20.85 | %(5) | | | 20.68 | %(5) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 63,004 | | | $ | 43,907 | | | $ | 8,790 | | | $ | 7,994 | | | $ | 9,591 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 1.91 | % | | | 2.16 | % | | | 2.66 | %(6) | | | 2.68 | %(6) | | | 2.93 | %(6) |
| | | 1.74 | % | | | 1.99 | % | | | 2.49 | %(6) | | | 1.46 | %(6) | | | 1.71 | %(6) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0.12 | % | | | (0.14 | )% | | | (0.60 | )%(6) | | | (0.76 | )%(6) | | | (1.01 | )%(6) |
| | | 0.29 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | (0.43 | )%(6) | | | 0.46 | %(6) | | | (0.21 | )%(6) |
| | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Water Infrastructure Fund | |
| | No Load Class
| | | Advisor Class A
| | | Advisor Class C
| | | Institutional Class
| |
| | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| |
| | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| |
| | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| |
| | 2008 | | | 2008 | | | 2008 | | | 2008 | |
| |
|
PER SHARE DATA:(1) |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year | | $ | 10.17 | | | $ | 10.17 | | | $ | 10.16 | | | $ | 10.18 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(2) | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.12 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (2.66 | ) | | | (2.65 | ) | | | (2.65 | ) | | | (2.67 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (2.56 | ) | | | (2.58 | ) | | | (2.62 | ) | | | (2.55 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption Fees | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (3) |
Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income(2) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Year | | $ | 7.61 | | | $ | 7.59 | | | $ | 7.54 | | | $ | 7.63 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(4) | | | (25.17 | )% | | | (25.37 | )% | | | (25.79 | )% | | | (25.05 | )% |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS |
Net assets, end of year (000’s) | | $ | 6,598 | | | $ | 7,661 | | | $ | 1,571 | | | $ | 251 | |
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement | | | 2.20 | % | | | 2.45 | % | | | 2.95 | % | | | 2.15 | % |
After expense reimbursement(7) | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | 2.40 | % | | | 1.45 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.30 | % | | | (0.20 | )% | | | 0.60 | % |
After expense reimbursement(7) | | | 1.10 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.35 | % | | | 1.30 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
| |
ˆ | Commencement of operations. |
(1) | Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period. |
(2) | Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
(3) | Amount calculated is less than $0.005. |
(4) | The total return calculation does not reflect the 5.75% front end sales charge on Advisor Class A shares. |
(5) | Not annualized. |
(6) | Annualized. |
(7) | See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The Water Infrastructure Fund | |
| | No Load Class
| | | Advisor Class A
| | | Advisor Class C
| | | Institutional Class
| |
| | June 29, 2007ˆ
| | | June 29, 2007ˆ
| | | June 29, 2007ˆ
| | | June 29, 2007ˆ
| |
| | through
| | | through
| | | through
| | | through
| |
| | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| |
| | 2007 | | | 2007 | | | 2007 | | | 2007 | |
| |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 10.00 | | | $ | 10.00 | | | $ | 10.00 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0.06 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.06 | |
| | | 0.20 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.21 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0.26 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.27 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | — | | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | 0.00 | (3) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) |
| | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 10.17 | | | $ | 10.17 | | | $ | 10.16 | | | $ | 10.18 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 2.64 | %(5) | | | 2.55 | %(5) | | | 2.33 | %(5) | | | 2.76 | %(5) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
|
| | $ | 2,385 | | | $ | 2,459 | | | $ | 1,201 | | | $ | 103 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 3.62 | %(6) | | | 3.87 | %(6) | | | 4.37 | %(6) | | | 3.58 | %(6) |
| | | 1.74 | %(6) | | | 1.99 | %(6) | | | 2.49 | %(6) | | | 1.54 | %(6) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (0.73 | )%(6) | | | (0.98 | )%(6) | | | (1.48 | )%(6) | | | (0.69 | )%(6) |
| | | 1.15 | %(6) | | | 0.90 | %(6) | | | 0.40 | %(6) | | | 1.35 | %(6) |
| | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Multi-Disciplinary Fund | |
| | No Load Class
| | | Advisor Class A
| | | Advisor Class C
| | | Institutional Class
| |
| | February 11, 2008ˆ
| | | February 11, 2008ˆ
| | | February 11, 2008ˆ
| | | February 11, 2008ˆ
| |
| | through
| | | through
| | | through
| | | through
| |
| | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| |
| | 2008 | | | 2008 | | | 2008 | | | 2008 | |
| |
|
PER SHARE DATA:(1) |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 10.00 | | | $ | 10.00 | | | $ | 10.00 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(2) | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.02 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (1.79 | ) | | | (1.79 | ) | | | (1.78 | ) | | | (1.79 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (1.78 | ) | | | (1.80 | ) | | | (1.83 | ) | | | (1.77 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.00 | )(3) | | | (0.00 | )(3) | | | (0.00 | )(3) | | | (0.00 | )(3) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.00 | ) | | | (0.00 | ) | | | (0.00 | ) | | | (0.00 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 8.22 | | | $ | 8.20 | | | $ | 8.17 | | | $ | 8.23 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(4) | | | (17.76 | )%(5) | | | (17.97 | )%(5) | | | (18.30 | )%(5) | | | (17.65 | )%(5) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS |
Net assets, end of year (000’s) | | $ | 99 | | | $ | 84 | | | $ | 88 | | | $ | 82 | |
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement | | | 17.58 | %(6) | | | 17.83 | %(6) | | | 18.33 | %(6) | | | 17.53 | %(6) |
After expense reimbursement(7) | | | 1.49 | %(6) | | | 1.74 | %(6) | | | 2.24 | %(6) | | | 1.29 | %(6) |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement | | | (15.99 | )%(6) | | | (16.24 | )%(6) | | | (16.74 | )%(6) | | | (15.94 | )%(6) |
After expense reimbursement(7) | | | 0.10 | %(6) | | | (0.15 | )% (6) | | | (0.65 | )%(6) | | | 0.30 | %(6) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
| |
ˆ | Commencement of operations. |
(1) | Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period. |
(2) | Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
(3) | Amount calculated is less than $0.005. |
(4) | The total return calculation does not reflect the 5.75% front end sales charge on Advisor Class A shares. |
(5) | Not annualized. |
(6) | Annualized. |
(7) | See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
82
KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders of and Board of Directors
Kinetics Mutual Funds, Inc.
Elmsford, New York
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of The Internet Fund, The Global Fund, The Paradigm Fund, The Medical Fund, The Small Cap Opportunities Fund, The Kinetics Government Money Market Fund, The Market Opportunities Fund, The Water Infrastructure Fund, and The Multi-Disciplinary Fund, each a series of shares of Kinetics Mutual Funds, Inc. (the “Funds”), as of December 31, 2008, and the related statements of operations, the statements of changes in net assets and financial highlights for the periods indicated thereon. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform, nor were the Funds required to have, an audit of their internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly in all material respects, the financial position of the above mentioned Funds as of December 31, 2008, the results of their operations, the changes in their net assets and financial highlights for the periods indicated thereon, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
TAIT, WELLER & BAKER LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
February 27, 2009
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
ALLOCATION OF PORTFOLIO ASSETS
December 31, 2008
The Internet Portfolio
The Global Portfolio
84
KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
ALLOCATION OF PORTFOLIO ASSETS
December 31, 2008 — (Continued)
The Paradigm Portfolio
The Medical Portfolio
85
KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
ALLOCATION OF PORTFOLIO ASSETS
December 31, 2008 — (Continued)
The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio
The Kinetics Government Money Market Portfolio
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
ALLOCATION OF PORTFOLIO ASSETS
December 31, 2008 — (Continued)
The Market Opportunities Portfolio
The Water Infrastructure Portfolio
87
KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
ALLOCATION OF PORTFOLIO ASSETS
December 31, 2008 — (Continued)
The Multi-Disciplinary Portfolio
88
KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Internet Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | COMMON STOCKS — 66.85% | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Aerospace & Defense — 4.77% |
CAI | | CACI International, Inc. — Class A* | | | 80,000 | | | $ | 3,607,200 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Asian Exchanges — 4.98% |
388 HK | | Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Limited | | | 100,000 | | | | 949,653 | |
8697 JP | | Osaka Securities Exchange Co., Ltd. | | | 144 | | | | 629,057 | |
SGX SP | | Singapore Exchange Limited | | | 620,000 | | | | 2,186,083 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 3,764,793 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Asset Management — 0.67% |
URB/A CN | | Urbana Corp. — Class A* | | | 240,000 | | | | 262,454 | |
GROW | | US Global Investors, Inc. — Class A(1) | | | 48,000 | | | | 234,720 | |
WSDT | | WisdomTree Investments, Inc.*(1) | | | 12,000 | | | | 8,400 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 505,574 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Capital Markets — 1.59% |
CLST LN | | Collins Stewart plc | | | 4,000 | | | | 3,379 | |
LAB | | LaBranche & Co. Inc.* | | | 210,000 | | | | 1,005,900 | |
NTRS | | Northern Trust Corp. | | | 2,000 | | | | 104,280 | |
STT | | State Street Corporation | | | 2,000 | | | | 78,660 | |
TLPR LN | | Tullett Prebon plc | | | 4,000 | | | | 7,850 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 1,200,069 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Commercial Services & Supplies — 6.68% |
CDCO | | Comdisco Holding Company, Inc.*(1) | | | 194,400 | | | | 1,516,320 | |
CSGP | | CoStar Group, Inc.*(1) | | | 2,000 | | | | 65,880 | |
RBA | | Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Incorporated(1) | | | 162,000 | | | | 3,470,040 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 5,052,240 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Computers & Peripherals — 0.56% |
AAPL | | Apple, Inc.* | | | 5,000 | | | | 426,750 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Diversified Consumer Services — 0.37% |
APOL | | Apollo Group, Inc. — Class A*(1) | | | 2,000 | | | | 153,240 | |
BID | | Sotheby’s(1) | | | 14,400 | | | | 128,016 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 281,256 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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The Internet Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — December 31, 2008 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Diversified Financial Services — 1.63% |
CLE LN | | Climate Exchange PLC* | | | 40,000 | | | $ | 506,089 | |
CME | | CME Group, Inc. | | | 2,476 | | | | 515,280 | |
ICE | | IntercontinentalExchange Inc.* | | | 2,000 | | | | 164,880 | |
MKTX | | MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.*(1) | | | 6,000 | | | | 48,960 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 1,235,209 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | European Exchanges — 1.17% |
DB1 GR | | Deutsche Boerse AG | | | 4,000 | | | | 282,458 | |
OMX SS | | OMX AB* | | | 18,000 | | | | 603,190 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 885,648 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Holding Company — 10.36% |
GBLB BB | | Groupe Bruxelles Lambert S.A. | | | 18,000 | | | | 1,422,686 | |
GBLS BB | | Groupe Bruxelles Lambert S.A. Strip VVPR* | | | 2,000 | | | | 25 | |
LUK | | Leucadia National Corporation* | | | 324,000 | | | | 6,415,200 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 7,837,911 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.00% |
IILG | | Interval Leisure Group, Inc.* | | | 200 | | | | 1,078 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Household Durables — 0.63% |
IEP | | Icahn Enterprises LP | | | 18,000 | | | | 476,100 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Internet & Catalog Retail — 0.45% |
EBAY | | eBay, Inc.* | | | 24,000 | | | | 335,040 | |
HSNI | | HSN, Inc.* | | | 200 | | | | 1,454 | |
TKTM | | Ticketmaster*(1) | | | 200 | | | | 1,284 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 337,778 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Internet Software & Services — 0.91% |
BIDU | | Baidu.com, Inc. — ADR* | | | 1,000 | | | | 130,570 | |
GOOG | | Google Inc. — Class A*(1) | | | 1,800 | | | | 553,770 | |
IACI | | IAC/InterActiveCorp* | | | 500 | | | | 7,865 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 692,205 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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The Internet Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — December 31, 2008 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | IT Services — 12.04% |
BR | | Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | | | 78,000 | | | $ | 978,120 | |
IRM | | Iron Mountain Incorporated*(1) | | | 6,000 | | | | 148,380 | |
MANT | | ManTech International Corporation — Class A* | | | 140,000 | | | | 7,586,600 | |
MA | | Mastercard, Inc. — Class A(1) | | | 2,000 | | | | 285,860 | |
V | | Visa, Inc. — Class A(1) | | | 2,000 | | | | 104,900 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9,103,860 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Leisure Equipment & Products — 0.01% |
MVL | | Marvel Entertainment, Inc.*(1) | | | 322 | | | | 9,902 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Media — 13.11% |
DWA | | DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. — Class A* | | | 146,000 | | | | 3,687,960 | |
SSP | | The E.W. Scripps Company — Class A | | | 1,333 | | | | 2,946 | |
IAR | | Idearc Inc.*(1) | | | 364,000 | | | | 30,940 | |
LBTYK | | Liberty Global, Inc. — Series C* | | | 100,707 | | | | 1,528,732 | |
SNI | | Scripps Networks Interactive — Class A(1) | | | 4,000 | | | | 88,000 | |
SIRI | | Sirius XM Radio, Inc.*(1) | | | 46,000 | | | | 5,520 | |
TWX | | Time Warner, Inc.(1) | | | 240,000 | | | | 2,414,400 | |
DIS | | The Walt Disney Co.(1) | | | 1,380 | | | | 31,312 | |
WMG | | Warner Music Group Corp.(1) | | | 240,000 | | | | 724,800 | |
WPO | | The Washington Post Company — Class B | | | 3,600 | | | | 1,404,900 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9,919,510 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Other Exchanges — 0.92% |
ASX AU | | ASX Ltd. | | | 18,000 | | | | 417,901 | |
JSE SJ | | JSE Limited | | | 60,000 | | | | 237,534 | |
NZX NZ | | NZX Ltd. | | | 12,000 | | | | 38,080 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 693,515 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Publishing — 0.34% |
MCO | | Moody’s Corporation(1) | | | 4,000 | | | | 80,360 | |
RHD | | R.H. Donnelley Corporation*(1) | | | 484,000 | | | | 179,080 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 259,440 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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The Internet Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — December 31, 2008 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Software — 3.07% |
FTIS LI | | Financial Technologies (India) Ltd. — GDR | | | 144,000 | | | $ | 288,000 | |
MVSN | | Macrovision Solutions Corporation*(1) | | | 152,880 | | | | 1,933,932 | |
MSFT | | Microsoft Corp.(1) | | | 5,000 | | | | 97,200 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 2,319,132 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Special Purpose Entity — 0.00% |
ADPAO | | Adelphia Contingent Value Vehicle CVV Services ACC-4 Int*+ | | | 250,827 | | | | — | |
ADPAL | | Adelphia Recovery Trust Ser ACC-6 E/F Int*+ | | | 4,878,645 | | | | 634 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 634 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 0.00% |
TREE | | Tree.com, Inc.* | | | 33 | | | | 86 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | U.S. Equity Exchanges — 1.71% |
NDAQ | | The Nasdaq OMX Group*(1) | | | 48,000 | | | | 1,186,080 | |
NYX | | NYSE Euronext | | | 4,000 | | | | 109,520 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 1,295,600 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.88% |
CHU | | China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited — ADR(1) | | | 54,288 | | | | 662,314 | |
SNSHA | | Sunshine PCS Corp. — Class A* | | | 149,890 | | | | 599 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 662,913 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (cost $51,272,003) | | | | | | | 50,568,403 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | ESCROW NOTES — 0.00% | | | | | | |
| |
|
006ESCBG1 | | Adelphia Communications Corp.*+ | | | 200,000 | | | | — | |
006ESC958 | | Adelphia Communications Corp. Preferred*+ | | | 190,000 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL ESCROW NOTES (cost $0) | | | | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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The Internet Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — December 31, 2008 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Principal
| | | | |
Identifier | | CONVERTIBLE BONDS — 1.85% | | Amount | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.85% |
52729NAS9 | | Level 3 Communications, Inc., CLB 6.000%, 03/15/2010 | | $ | 2,000,000 | | | $ | 1,400,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS (cost $1,653,960) | | | | | | | 1,400,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | RIGHTS — 1.38% | | Shares | | | | |
| |
|
| | Commercial Services & Supplies — 1.38% |
CDCOR | | Comdisco Holding Company, Inc. | | | 12,240,699 | | | | 1,040,460 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration Date: 12/31/2050 Strike Price $1.00# | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL RIGHTS (cost $3,253,775) | | | | | | | 1,040,460 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Principal
| | | | |
| | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 29.30% | | Amount | | | | |
| |
|
| | US Government Agency Issues — 12.96% |
313385AQ9 | | Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Noteˆ 0.005%, 01/15/2009 | | $ | 9,800,000 | | | | 9,799,981 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Shares | | | | |
|
| | Money Market Funds — 16.34% |
FGVXX | | First American Government Obligations Fund — Class Y | | | 3,016,182 | | | | 3,016,182 | |
FIUXX | | First American Prime Obligations Fund — Class I | | | 3,230,327 | | | | 3,230,327 | |
FAIXX | | First American Prime Obligations Fund — Class Y | | | 3,167,777 | | | | 3,167,777 | |
FFCXX | | First American Tax Free Obligations Fund — Class Y | | | 92,438 | | | | 92,438 | |
FOCXX | | First American Treasury Obligations Fund — Class Y | | | 2,853,305 | | | | 2,853,305 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12,360,029 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (cost $22,160,010) | | | | | | | 22,160,010 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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The Internet Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — December 31, 2008 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE
| | | | | | |
| | CASH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES
| | | | | | |
Identifier | | LENDING — 13.85% | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Investment Companies — 13.85% |
| | Mount Vernon Securities Lending Trust — Prime Portfolio | | | 10,478,464 | | | $ | 10,478,464 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING (cost $10,478,464) | | | | | | | 10,478,464 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 113.23% (cost $88,818,212) | | | | | | $ | 85,647,337 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
| |
* — | Non-income producing security. |
# — | Contingent value right (contingent upon profitability of company). |
ˆ — All or a portion of the shares have been committed as collateral for written option contracts.
| |
+ — | Security is considered illiquid. The aggregate value of such securities is $634 or 0.00% of net assets. |
| |
ADR — | American Depository Receipt. |
| |
GDR — | Global Depository Receipt. |
| |
(1) — | This security or a portion of this security was out on loan at December 31, 2008. Total loaned securities had a market value of $9,471,644 at December 31, 2008. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | COMMON STOCKS — 96.38% | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Airlines — 2.37% |
753 HK | | Air China Limited — Class H | | | 50,000 | | | $ | 15,484 | |
670 HK | | China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited — Class H* | | | 100,000 | | | | 15,096 | |
1055 HK | | China Southern Airlines Company Limited — Class H* | | | 96,000 | | | | 15,979 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 46,559 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Asian Exchanges — 9.09% |
388 HK | | Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Limited | | | 6,500 | | | | 61,728 | |
PSE PM | | Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. | | | 3,200 | | | | 9,085 | |
SGX SP | | Singapore Exchange Limited | | | 30,500 | | | | 107,541 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 178,354 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Asset Management — 6.50% |
CML SJ | | Coronation Fund Managers Ltd. | | | 30,000 | | | | 15,041 | |
DC/A CN | | Dundee Corporation — Class A* | | | 1,600 | | | | 7,841 | |
URB/A CN | | Urbana Corp. — Class A* | | | 31,800 | | | | 34,775 | |
GROW | | US Global Investors, Inc. — Class A | | | 7,000 | | | | 34,230 | |
806 HK | | Value Partners Group Limited | | | 111,000 | | | | 35,519 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 127,406 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Automobiles — 0.79% |
TTM | | Tata Motors Limited — ADR(1) | | | 3,500 | | | | 15,575 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Beverages — 2.98% |
168 HK | | Tsingtao Brewery Co. Limited — Class H | | | 28,000 | | | | 58,455 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Commercial Banks — 12.25% |
3988 HK | | Bank of China Ltd. — Class H | | | 136,000 | | | | 37,202 | |
939 HK | | China Construction Bank Corp. — Class H | | | 70,000 | | | | 38,386 | |
HDB | | HDFC Bank Ltd. — ADR(1) | | | 620 | | | | 44,255 | |
IBN | | ICICI Bank Ltd. — ADR | | | 1,500 | | | | 28,875 | |
1398 HK | | Industrial & Commercial Bank of China — Class H | | | 80,000 | | | | 42,115 | |
SBKFF | | State Bank of India — GDR | | | 900 | | | | 49,500 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 240,333 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Construction & Engineering — 4.41% |
1186 HK | | China Railway Construction Corp. — Class H* | | | 26,000 | | | $ | 38,714 | |
390 HK | | China Railway Group Ltd. — Class H* | | | 24,000 | | | | 16,629 | |
BOKA NA | | Koninklijke Boskalis Westminster NV | | | 400 | | | | 9,230 | |
NTBC LN | | Noida Toll Bridge Company Ltd. — GDR* | | | 4,000 | | | | 21,896 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 86,469 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Diversified Financial Services — 0.27% |
IFSS LI | | Indiabulls Financial Services Ltd. — GDR | | | 1,000 | | | | 5,270 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Diversified Telecommunication Services — 2.00% |
2267781Z | | CIBL Inc.*+ | | | 51 | | | | 17,850 | |
TCL | | Tata Communications Limited — ADR | | | 1,000 | | | | 21,370 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 39,220 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Electric Utilities — 5.68% |
991 HK | | Datang International Power Generation Company Limited — Class H | | | 96,000 | | | | 50,786 | |
HNP | | Huaneng Power International, Inc. — ADR | | | 1,200 | | | | 35,016 | |
RIFS LI | | Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. — GDR | | | 500 | | | | 25,700 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 111,502 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Food — 0.15% |
PJP IX | | X5 Retail Group N.V. — GDR* | | | 350 | | | | 3,010 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Gaming — 1.02% |
200 HK | | Melco International Development Limited | | | 60,000 | | | | 19,896 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Holding Company — 0.00% |
GBLS BB | | Groupe Bruxelles Lambert S.A. Strip VVPR* | | | 160 | | | | 2 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.80% |
IHTD LI | | Indian Hotels Company Limited — GDR | | | 5,000 | | | | 3,000 | |
MPEL | | Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. — ADR*(1) | | | 4,000 | | | | 12,680 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15,680 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Insurance — 5.51% |
LFC | | China Life Insurance Co., Limited — ADR | | | 500 | | | $ | 23,200 | |
2628 HK | | China Life Insurance Co., Limited — Class H | | | 16,000 | | | | 48,618 | |
2318 HK | | Ping An Insurance Group Company of China Limited — Class H | | | 7,500 | | | | 36,289 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 108,107 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Metals & Mining — 2.66% |
HNDNF | | Hindalco Industries Limited — GDR (Acquired 08/06/08-10/01/08 at $43,060)ˆ | | | 14,285 | | | | 15,071 | |
358 HK | | Jiangxi Copper Company Ltd. — Class H | | | 14,000 | | | | 10,260 | |
SLT | | Sterlite Industries India Ltd. — ADR(1) | | | 4,000 | | | | 22,080 | |
VED LN | | Vedanta Resources Plc | | | 550 | | | | 4,836 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 52,247 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 10.10% |
SNP | | China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. — ADR | | | 250 | | | | 15,448 | |
386 HK | | China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. — Class H | | | 64,000 | | | | 38,729 | |
1088 HK | | China Shenhua Energy Company Limited — Class H | | | 14,000 | | | | 29,625 | |
CEO | | CNOOC Limited — ADR | | | 300 | | | | 28,572 | |
GAID LI | | Gail India Limited — GDR | | | 1,500 | | | | 38,850 | |
PTR | | PetroChina Company Limited — ADR | | | 350 | | | | 31,143 | |
RIGD LI | | Reliance Industries Limited — GDR (Acquired 04/03/08-04/07/08 at $40,737)ˆ | | | 450 | | | | 15,750 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 198,117 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Other Exchanges — 0.45% |
JSE SJ | | JSE Limited | | | 2,225 | | | | 8,808 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Real Estate — 2.27% |
12 HK | | Henderson Land Development Company Limited | | | 12,000 | | | | 44,438 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 2.61% |
823 HK | | The Link REIT | | | 31,000 | | | | 51,199 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Real Estate Management & Development — 2.24% |
1 HK | | Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited | | | 4,000 | | | | 37,831 | |
XIN | | Xinyuan Real Estate Co. Ltd. — ADR* | | | 2,500 | | | | 6,100 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 43,931 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Software — 2.12% |
FTIS LI | | Financial Technologies (India) Ltd. — GDR | | | 20,800 | | | $ | 41,600 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Tobacco — 3.20% |
ITC IX | | ITC Limited — GDR | | | 7,000 | | | | 28,000 | |
PM | | Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 800 | | | | 34,808 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 62,808 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Transportation Infrastructure — 16.91% |
995 HK | | Anhui Expressway Co., Ltd. — Class H | | | 66,000 | | | | 23,845 | |
694 HK | | Beijing Capital International Airport Company Limited — Class H | | | 125,000 | | | | 62,740 | |
357 HK | | Hainan Meilan International Airport Company Limited — Class H | | | 65,000 | | | | 24,825 | |
737 HK | | Hopewell Highway Infrastructure Limited | | | 34,000 | | | | 18,908 | |
54 HK | | Hopewell Holdings Limited | | | 16,000 | | | | 52,644 | |
177 HK | | Jiangsu Expressway Company Ltd. — Class H | | | 54,000 | | | | 39,715 | |
NCSP LI | | Novorossiysk Sea Trade Port — GDR | | | 800 | | | | 5,400 | |
548 HK | | Shenzhen Expressway Company Limited — Class H | | | 54,000 | | | | 18,882 | |
107 HK | | Sichuan Expressway Co. Limited — Class H* | | | 114,000 | | | | 21,623 | |
3382 HK | | Tianjin Port Development Holdings Ltd. | | | 148,000 | | | | 34,946 | |
576 HK | | Zhejiang Expressway Co., Limited — Class H | | | 48,000 | | | | 28,180 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 331,708 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.00% |
SNSHA | | Sunshine PCS Corp. — Class A* | | | 6,000 | | | | 24 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (cost $3,469,883) | | | | | | | 1,890,718 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | PREFERRED STOCKS — 0.02% | | | | | | |
| |
|
| | Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.02% |
PTVI | | PTV, Inc. — Series A, CLB* | | | 487 | | | | 438 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (cost $3,774) | | | | | | | 438 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 2.41% | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Money Market Funds — 2.41% |
FIUXX | | First American Prime Obligations Fund — Class I | | | 47,327 | | | $ | 47,327 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (cost $47,327) | | | | | | | 47,327 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH
| | | | | | |
| | PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING — 5.00% | | | | | | |
| |
|
| | Investment Companies — 5.00% |
| | Mount Vernon Securities Lending Trust — Prime Portfolio | | | 98,047 | | | | 98,047 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING (cost $98,047) | | | | | | | 98,047 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 103.81% (cost $3,619,031) | | | | | | $ | 2,036,530 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
| |
* — | Non-income producing security. |
ˆ — Restricted Security.
| |
+ — | Security is considered illiquid. The aggregate value of such securities is $17,850 or 0.91% of net assets. |
| |
ADR — | American Depository Receipt. |
GDR — | Global Depository Receipt. |
| |
(1) — | This security or a portion of this security was out on loan at December 31, 2008. Total loaned securities had a market value of $90,227 at December 31, 2008. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | COMMON STOCKS — 97.57% | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Aerospace & Defense — 1.07% |
CAI | | CACI International, Inc. — Class A*(1) | | | 306,000 | | | $ | 13,797,540 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Airlines — 0.38% |
753 HK | | Air China Limited — Class H | | | 1,540,000 | | | | 476,891 | |
670 HK | | China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited — Class H* | | | 10,460,000 | | | | 1,579,082 | |
1055 HK | | China Southern Airlines Company Limited — Class H* | | | 17,505,000 | | | | 2,913,660 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 4,969,633 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Asian Exchanges — 8.08% |
388 HK | | Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Limited | | | 6,400,000 | | | | 60,777,786 | |
8697 JP | | Osaka Securities Exchange Co., Ltd. | | | 4,370 | | | | 19,090,127 | |
SGX SP | | Singapore Exchange Limited | | | 6,977,000 | | | | 24,600,493 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 104,468,406 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Asset Management — 5.77% |
BLK | | BlackRock, Inc.(1) | | | 48,500 | | | | 6,506,275 | |
BX | | The Blackstone Group LP | | | 252,000 | | | | 1,645,560 | |
BAM | | Brookfield Asset Management Inc. — Class A(1) | | | 2,396,000 | | | | 36,586,920 | |
CNS | | Cohen & Steers, Inc.(1) | | | 216,000 | | | | 2,373,840 | |
EV | | Eaton Vance Corp.(1) | | | 361,000 | | | | 7,584,610 | |
LM | | Legg Mason, Inc.(1) | | | 130,000 | | | | 2,848,300 | |
POW CN | | Power Corporation of Canada | | | 815,000 | | | | 14,801,377 | |
PZN | | Pzena Investment Management, Inc. — Class A(1) | | | 246,000 | | | | 1,038,120 | |
URB/A CN | | Urbana Corp. — Class A* | | | 424,000 | | | | 463,670 | |
GROW | | US Global Investors, Inc. — Class A(1) | | | 93,000 | | | | 454,770 | |
806 HK | | Value Partners Group Limited | | | 722,000 | | | | 231,034 | |
WSDT | | WisdomTree Investments, Inc.*(1) | | | 12,000 | | | | 8,400 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 74,542,876 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Auto Components — 0.42% |
6201 JP | | Toyota Industries Corporation | | | 261,000 | | | | 5,487,766 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Automobiles — 0.00% |
2333 HK | | Great Wall Motor Company Limited — Class H | | | 20,000 | | | $ | 6,968 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Beverages — 1.20% |
DPS | | Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.*(1) | | | 1,920 | | | | 31,200 | |
RI FP | | Pernod-Ricard SA | | | 39,000 | | | | 2,871,601 | |
RCO FP | | Remy Cointreau SA | | | 3,490 | | | | 143,743 | |
168 HK | | Tsingtao Brewery Co. Limited — Class H | | | 6,000,000 | | | | 12,526,129 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15,572,673 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Biotechnology — 0.19% |
CRL | | Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.*(1) | | | 93,000 | | | | 2,436,600 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Brokerage & Investment Banking — 0.26% |
GHL | | Greenhill & Co., Inc.(1) | | | 48,500 | | | | 3,383,845 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Capital Markets — 2.43% |
BK | | The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. | | | 621,000 | | | | 17,592,930 | |
CLST LN | | Collins Stewart plc | | | 38,000 | | | | 32,098 | |
DFR | | Deerfield Capital Corporation(1) | | | 3,604 | | | | 12,830 | |
JEF | | Jefferies Group, Inc.(1) | | | 10,000 | | | | 140,600 | |
LAB | | LaBranche & Co. Inc.* | | | 1,268,000 | | | | 6,073,720 | |
NTRS | | Northern Trust Corp.(1) | | | 49,500 | | | | 2,580,930 | |
STT | | State Street Corporation(1) | | | 122,000 | | | | 4,798,260 | |
TLPR LN | | Tullett Prebon plc | | | 66,000 | | | | 129,527 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 31,360,895 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Chemicals — 2.04% |
NZYMB DC | | Novozymes A/S — Class B | | | 200 | | | | 15,613 | |
POT | | Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.(1) | | | 1,200 | | | | 87,864 | |
SIAL | | Sigma-Aldrich Corp.(1) | | | 623,000 | | | | 26,315,520 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 26,418,997 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Commercial Banks — 1.96% |
3988 HK | | Bank of China Ltd. — Class H | | | 9,200,000 | | | $ | 2,516,580 | |
CATY | | Cathay General Bancorp(1) | | | 104,000 | | | | 2,470,000 | |
CLFC | | Center Financial Corporation | | | 167,000 | | | | 1,030,390 | |
939 HK | | China Construction Bank Corp. — Class H | | | 6,770,000 | | | | 3,712,485 | |
EWBC | | East West Bancorp, Inc.(1) | | | 90,000 | | | | 1,437,300 | |
HAFC | | Hanmi Financial Corporation(1) | | | 178,500 | | | | 367,710 | |
1398 HK | | Industrial & Commercial Bank of China — Class H | | | 7,000,000 | | | | 3,685,066 | |
MTB | | M&T Bank Corporation(1) | | | 21,000 | | | | 1,205,610 | |
NARA | | Nara Bancorp, Inc.(1) | | | 162,000 | | | | 1,592,460 | |
SBID LI | | State Bank of India — GDR(1) | | | 70,000 | | | | 3,850,000 | |
UCBH | | UCBH Holdings, Inc.(1) | | | 130,000 | | | | 894,400 | |
WFC | | Wells Fargo & Company(1) | | | 37,000 | | | | 1,090,760 | |
WIBC | | Wilshire Bancorp, Inc.(1) | | | 162,000 | | | | 1,470,960 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 25,323,721 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Construction & Engineering — 0.02% |
390 HK | | China Railway Group Ltd. — Class H* | | | 360,000 | | | | 249,439 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Consumer Finance — 0.06% |
STU | | The Student Loan Corporation | | | 18,500 | | | | 758,500 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Diversified Consumer Services — 0.30% |
BID | | Sotheby’s(1) | | | 440,000 | | | | 3,911,600 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Diversified Financial Services — 3.28% |
AGO | | Assured Guaranty Ltd.(1) | | | 1,552,000 | | | | 17,692,800 | |
CLE LN | | Climate Exchange PLC* | | | 76,000 | | | | 961,569 | |
CME | | CME Group, Inc.(1) | | | 22,800 | | | | 4,744,908 | |
53 HK | | Guoco Group Limited | | | 60,000 | | | | 351,862 | |
ICE | | IntercontinentalExchange Inc.* | | | 11,400 | | | | 939,816 | |
LSE LN | | London Stock Exchange Group plc | | | 1,260,000 | | | | 9,238,997 | |
PARG SW | | Pargesa Holding SA | | | 74,000 | | | | 4,866,820 | |
TPL | | Texas Pacific Land Trust(1) | | | 153,260 | | | | 3,540,306 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 42,337,078 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Diversified Food — 0.01% |
CBY | | Cadbury PLC — ADR | | | 2,000 | | | | 71,340 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Electric Utilities — 3.06% |
AYE | | Allegheny Energy, Inc.(1) | | | 208,000 | | | $ | 7,042,880 | |
BIP | | Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP | | | 96,000 | | | | 1,075,200 | |
991 HK | | Datang International Power Generation Company Limited — Class H | | | 15,353,000 | | | | 8,122,023 | |
1071 HK | | Huadian Power International Corporation — Class H | | | 968,000 | | | | 231,065 | |
KEP | | Korea Electric Power Corporation — ADR*(1) | | | 279,000 | | | | 3,239,190 | |
NVE | | NV Energy, Inc. | | | 1,474,000 | | | | 14,577,860 | |
USERY | | RAO Unified Energy System of Russia — ADR*+ | | | 52,000 | | | | 5,304,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 39,592,218 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Energy Equipment & Services — 0.02% |
2883 HK | | China Oilfield Services Limited — Class H | | | 278,000 | | | | 224,188 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | European Exchanges — 0.91% |
BME SM | | Bolsas y Mercados Espanoles | | | 38,800 | | | | 991,843 | |
DB1 GR | | Deutsche Boerse AG | | | 110,000 | | | | 7,767,584 | |
OMX SS | | OMX AB* | | | 88,000 | | | | 2,948,931 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11,708,358 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Food Products — 0.58% |
KFT | | Kraft Foods Inc. — Class A(1) | | | 281,000 | | | | 7,544,850 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles — 0.08% |
GDX | | Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF | | | 32,000 | | | | 1,084,160 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Gaming — 2.30% |
LVS | | Las Vegas Sands Corp.* | | | 177,000 | | | | 1,049,610 | |
200 HK | | Melco International Development Limited | | | 2,600,000 | | | | 862,171 | |
MGM | | MGM Mirage*(1) | | | 307,000 | | | | 4,224,320 | |
WYNN | | Wynn Resorts Limited*(1) | | | 557,000 | | | | 23,538,820 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 29,674,921 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 0.02% |
SYK | | Stryker Corp.(1) | | | 5,850 | | | | 233,707 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Holding Company — 9.41% |
BRK/A | | Berkshire Hathaway Inc. — Class A*(1) | | | 388 | | | $ | 37,480,800 | |
BRK/B | | Berkshire Hathaway Inc. — Class B* | | | 8,250 | | | | 26,515,500 | |
GBLB BB | | Groupe Bruxelles Lambert S.A. | | | 207,000 | | | | 16,360,884 | |
GBLS BB | | Groupe Bruxelles Lambert S.A. Strip VVPR* | | | 24,000 | | | | 300 | |
LUK | | Leucadia National Corporation*(1) | | | 2,085,000 | | | | 41,283,000 | |
PAOR FP | | Paris Orleans et Cie SA | | | 200 | | | | 4,726 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 121,645,210 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.14% |
LTO IM | | Lottomatica S.p.A. | | | 2,000 | | | | 48,930 | |
BAIN FP | | Societe des Bains de Mer et du Cercle des Estrangers a Monaco | | | 2 | | | | 1,515 | |
WEN | | Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, Inc. — Class A | | | 368,000 | | | | 1,817,920 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 1,868,365 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Household Durables — 1.39% |
FO | | Fortune Brands, Inc.(1) | | | 3,700 | | | | 152,736 | |
IEP | | Icahn Enterprises LP | | | 470,060 | | | | 12,433,087 | |
JAH | | Jarden Corporation*(1) | | | 465,000 | | | | 5,347,500 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 17,933,323 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders — 1.48% |
CPN | | Calpine Corporation*(1) | | | 2,071,000 | | | | 15,076,880 | |
DYN | | Dynegy, Inc. — Class A*(1) | | | 2,056,000 | | | | 4,112,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19,188,880 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Insurance — 5.26% |
ABK | | Ambac Financial Group, Inc.(1) | | | 1,406,000 | | | $ | 1,827,800 | |
LFC | | China Life Insurance Co., Limited — ADR(1) | | | 291,000 | | | | 13,502,400 | |
2628 HK | | China Life Insurance Co., Limited — Class H | | | 670,000 | | | | 2,035,883 | |
GWO CN | | Great-West Lifeco, Inc. | | | 115,000 | | | | 1,928,311 | |
L | | Loews Corporation | | | 87,000 | | | | 2,457,750 | |
MKL | | Markel Corporation*(1) | | | 67,000 | | | | 20,033,000 | |
MBI | | MBIA Inc.*(1) | | | 1,503,000 | | | | 6,117,210 | |
2328 HK | | PICC Property & Casualty Co. Ltd. — Class H* | | | 3,726,000 | | | | 2,009,584 | |
2318 HK | | Ping An Insurance Group Company of China Limited — Class H | | | 1,950,000 | | | | 9,435,241 | |
WSC | | Wesco Financial Corporation | | | 1,600 | | | | 460,640 | |
WTM | | White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd. | | | 30,500 | | | | 8,146,855 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 67,954,674 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Internet & Catalog Retail — 0.18% |
EBAY | | eBay, Inc.* | | | 162,000 | | | | 2,261,520 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Internet Software & Services — 0.16% |
GOOG | | Google Inc. — Class A*(1) | | | 6,500 | | | | 1,999,725 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | IT Services — 1.15% |
BR | | Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | | | 74,000 | | | | 927,960 | |
MA | | Mastercard, Inc. — Class A(1) | | | 79,500 | | | | 11,362,935 | |
V | | Visa, Inc. — Class A(1) | | | 4,900 | | | | 257,005 | |
WU | | The Western Union Company(1) | | | 162,000 | | | | 2,323,080 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14,870,980 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Media — 2.75% |
DWA | | DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. — Class A*(1) | | | 418,000 | | | $ | 10,558,680 | |
SSP | | The E.W. Scripps Company — Class A | | | 52,666 | | | | 116,392 | |
SNI | | Scripps Networks Interactive — Class A(1) | | | 109,000 | | | | 2,398,000 | |
TWX | | Time Warner, Inc.(1) | | | 1,018,000 | | | | 10,241,080 | |
DIS | | The Walt Disney Co.(1) | | | 17,000 | | | | 385,730 | |
WMG | | Warner Music Group Corp.(1) | | | 1,473,000 | | | | 4,448,460 | |
WPO | | The Washington Post Company — Class B | | | 19,000 | | | | 7,414,750 | |
9399 JP | | Xinhua Finance Ltd.* | | | 100 | | | | 2,675 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 35,565,767 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Metals & Mining — 2.98% |
AAUK | | Anglo American PLC — ADR(1) | | | 2,047,000 | | | | 23,786,140 | |
FNV CN | | Franco-Nevada Corporation | | | 641,100 | | | | 11,051,120 | |
FCX | | Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.(1) | | | 2,680 | | | | 65,499 | |
RTP | | Rio Tinto Plc — ADR(1) | | | 32,300 | | | | 2,871,793 | |
1171 HK | | Yanzhou Coal Mining Company Limited — Class H | | | 950,000 | | | | 697,466 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 38,472,018 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Multiline Retail — 0.83% |
SHLD | | Sears Holdings Corporation*(1) | | | 276,000 | | | | 10,728,120 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Multi-Utilities — 1.78% |
CNP | | Centerpoint Energy, Inc. | | | 456,000 | | | | 5,754,720 | |
CMS | | CMS Energy Corporation(1) | | | 223,000 | | | | 2,254,530 | |
NRG | | NRG Energy, Inc.* | | | 190,000 | | | | 4,432,700 | |
RRI | | Reliant Energy Inc.* | | | 1,823,000 | | | | 10,536,940 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 22,978,890 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Oil & Gas — 0.03% |
135 HK | | CNPC Hong Kong Limited | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 342,056 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 11.88% |
CCJ | | Cameco Corporation(1) | | | 180,000 | | | $ | 3,105,000 | |
CNQ | | Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.(1) | | | 592,000 | | | | 23,668,160 | |
COSWF | | Canadian Oil Sands Trust(1) | | | 1,521,000 | | | | 25,996,843 | |
1898 HK | | China Coal Energy Company — Class H | | | 2,800,000 | | | | 2,229,104 | |
1088 HK | | China Shenhua Energy Company Limited — Class H | | | 260,000 | | | | 550,179 | |
CEO | | CNOOC Limited — ADR(1) | | | 52,400 | | | | 4,990,576 | |
EP | | El Paso Corporation | | | 844,000 | | | | 6,608,520 | |
ECA | | EnCana Corporation(1) | | | 391,000 | | | | 18,173,680 | |
OGZPY | | Gazprom OAO — ADR(1) | | | 427,000 | | | | 6,084,750 | |
IMO | | Imperial Oil Ltd.(1) | | | 514,000 | | | | 17,332,080 | |
MRO | | Marathon Oil Corp.(1) | | | 162,000 | | | | 4,432,320 | |
NEGI | | National Energy Group, Inc.* | | | 49,000 | | | | 159,250 | |
NXY | | Nexen Inc.(1) | | | 541,000 | | | | 9,510,780 | |
NHYDY | | Norsk Hydro ASA — ADR | | | 28,000 | | | | 111,166 | |
PWE | | Penn West Energy Trust(1) | | | 424,000 | | | | 4,714,880 | |
PCZ | | Petro-Canada(1) | | | 144,000 | | | | 3,152,160 | |
PBR | | Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. — ADR(1) | | | 44,000 | | | | 1,077,560 | |
SD | | SandRidge Energy, Inc.*(1) | | | 143,000 | | | | 879,450 | |
STO | | StatoilHydro ASA — ADR(1) | | | 130,000 | | | | 2,165,800 | |
SU | | Suncor Energy, Inc.(1) | | | 947,000 | | | | 18,466,500 | |
WZR CN | | WesternZagros Resources Ltd.* | | | 343,000 | | | | 166,707 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 153,575,465 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Other Exchanges — 1.57% |
ASX AU | | ASX Ltd. | | | 672,000 | | | | 15,601,648 | |
JSE SJ | | JSE Limited | | | 670,000 | | | | 2,652,461 | |
NZX NZ | | NZX Ltd. | | | 23,579 | | | | 74,823 | |
X CN | | TMX Group Inc. | | | 98,000 | | | | 1,999,692 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20,328,624 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Pharmaceuticals — 2.29% |
1093 HK | | China Pharmaceutical Group Limited | | | 1,100,000 | | | $ | 386,054 | |
FRX | | Forest Laboratories, Inc.* | | | 139,000 | | | | 3,540,330 | |
GSK | | GlaxoSmithKline plc — ADR(1) | | | 32,000 | | | | 1,192,640 | |
MYL | | Mylan, Inc.*(1) | | | 44,000 | | | | 435,160 | |
NVS | | Novartis AG — ADR | | | 22,500 | | | | 1,119,600 | |
NVO | | Novo-Nordisk A/S — ADR(1) | | | 75,500 | | | | 3,879,945 | |
PFE | | Pfizer, Inc.(1) | | | 863,000 | | | | 15,283,730 | |
SNY | | Sanofi-Aventis — ADR | | | 118,000 | | | | 3,794,880 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 29,632,339 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Publishing — 0.03% |
JW/A | | John Wiley & Sons, Inc. — Class A | | | 7,600 | | | | 270,408 | |
JW/B | | John Wiley & Sons, Inc. — Class B | | | 1,940 | | | | 69,355 | |
RHD | | R.H. Donnelley Corporation*(1) | | | 50,000 | | | | 18,500 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 358,263 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Real Estate — 1.10% |
12 HK | | Henderson Land Development Company Limited | | | 3,838,000 | | | | 14,212,614 | |
242 HK | | Shun Tak Holdings Limited | | | 68,000 | | | | 18,688 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14,231,302 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 1.15% |
ALX | | Alexander’s, Inc.(1) | | | 7,400 | | | | 1,886,260 | |
823 HK | | The Link REIT | | | 6,580,000 | | | | 10,867,332 | |
VNO | | Vornado Realty Trust(1) | | | 36,000 | | | | 2,172,600 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14,926,192 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Real Estate Management & Development — 2.57% |
1 HK | | Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited | | | 1,570,000 | | | | 14,848,778 | |
FCE/A | | Forest City Enterprises, Inc. — Class A(1) | | | 1,189,000 | | | | 7,966,300 | |
10 HK | | Hang Lung Group Limited | | | 280,000 | | | | 847,204 | |
JOE | | The St. Joe Company*(1) | | | 204,000 | | | | 4,961,280 | |
4 HK | | Wharf Holdings Ltd. | | | 1,456,000 | | | | 3,992,155 | |
20 HK | | Wheelock and Company Limited | | | 245,000 | | | | 537,406 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 33,153,123 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Road & Rail — 5.13% |
BNI | | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp.(1) | | | 318,000 | | | $ | 24,075,780 | |
CSX | | CSX Corp. | | | 361,000 | | | | 11,721,670 | |
525 HK | | Guangshen Railway Company Limited — Class H | | | 170,000 | | | | 62,734 | |
NSC | | Norfolk Southern Corp.(1) | | | 334,000 | | | | 15,714,700 | |
UNP | | Union Pacific Corp.(1) | | | 307,000 | | | | 14,674,600 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 66,249,484 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Software — 0.04% |
FTIS LI | | Financial Technologies (India) Ltd. — GDR | | | 283,000 | | | | 566,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | State Commercial Banks — 0.01% |
PFBC | | Preferred Bank Los Angeles(1) | | | 16,000 | | | | 96,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 0.88% |
FRE | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation(1) | | | 8,040,000 | | | | 5,869,200 | |
FNM | | Federal National Mortgage Association(1) | | | 7,225,000 | | | | 5,491,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11,360,200 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Tobacco — 0.72% |
PM | | Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 214,000 | | | | 9,311,140 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Transportation Infrastructure — 2.62% |
995 HK | | Anhui Expressway Co., Ltd. — Class H | | | 4,823,500 | | | $ | 1,742,639 | |
694 HK | | Beijing Capital International Airport Company Limited — Class H | | | 32,200,000 | | | | 16,161,905 | |
357 HK | | Hainan Meilan International Airport Company Limited — Class H | | | 3,800,000 | | | | 1,451,317 | |
54 HK | | Hopewell Holdings Limited | | | 12,000 | | | | 39,483 | |
177 HK | | Jiangsu Expressway Company Ltd. — Class H | | | 5,490,000 | | | | 4,037,702 | |
548 HK | | Shenzhen Expressway Company Limited — Class H | | | 8,200,000 | | | | 2,867,281 | |
107 HK | | Sichuan Expressway Co. Limited — Class H* | | | 16,764,000 | | | | 3,179,670 | |
3382 HK | | Tianjin Port Development Holdings Ltd. | | | 1,860,000 | | | | 439,189 | |
576 HK | | Zhejiang Expressway Co., Limited — Class H | | | 6,710,000 | | | | 3,939,318 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 33,858,504 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | U.S. Equity Exchanges — 4.36% |
NDAQ | | The Nasdaq OMX Group*(1) | | | 1,522,000 | | | | 37,608,620 | |
NYX | | NYSE Euronext | | | 685,000 | | | | 18,755,300 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 56,363,920 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Wireless Telecommunication Services — 1.24% |
CHL | | China Mobile Limited — ADR(1) | | | 155,000 | | | | 7,881,750 | |
CHU | | China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited — ADR(1) | | | 612,000 | | | | 7,466,400 | |
762 HK | | China Unicom Limited | | | 595,000 | | | | 713,982 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16,062,132 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (cost $1,945,151,265) | | | | | | | 1,261,042,495 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Principal
| | | | |
Identifier | | ESCROW NOTES — 0.00% | | Amount | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Calpine Corporation (converted from Calpine Corp., 8.500%, 02/15/2011)*+ | | $ | 1,000,000 | | | $ | 0 | |
| | Calpine Corporation (converted from Calpine Corp., 10.500%, 05/15/2015)*+ | | | 300,000 | | | | 0 | |
| | Calpine Corporation (converted from Calpine Corp., 8.750%, 07/15/2008)*+ | | | 200,000 | | | | 0 | |
| | Calpine Corporation (converted from Calpine Corp., 7.875%, 04/01/2008)*+ | | | 200,000 | | | | 0 | |
| | Calpine Corporation (converted from Calpine Corp., 7.625%, 04/15/2050)*+ | | | 100,000 | | | | 0 | |
| | Calpine Corporation (converted from Calpine Corp., 4.750%, 11/15/2023)*+ | | | 42,200,000 | | | | 5 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL ESCROW NOTES (cost $0) | | | | | | | 5 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | CORPORATE BONDS — 0.06% | | | | | | |
| |
|
| | Diversified Financial Services — 0.06% |
317928AA7 | | FINOVA Group, Inc. 7.500%, 11/15/2009, Acquired 10/19/2006-3/29/2007 at $2,775,288 (Default Effective 4/29/2005) | | | 9,503,880 | | | | 700,911 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (cost $7,390,483) | | | | | | | 700,911 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | CALL OPTIONS PURCHASED — 0.01% | | Contracts | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Diversified Financial Services — 0.00% |
LUK.AD | | Leucadia National Corporation Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $20.00 | | | 72 | | | $ | 7,560 | |
| | Insurance — 0.01% |
L.AE | | Loews Corporation Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $25.00 | | | 500 | | | | 185,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL CALL OPTIONS PURCHASED (cost $1,557,476) | | | | | | | 192,560 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Principal
| | | | |
| | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.00% | | Amount | | | | |
| |
|
| | US Government Agency Issues — 0.00% |
313385AP4 | | Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note 0.020%, 01/14/2009 | | $ | 46,000 | | | | 46,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (cost $46,000) | | | | | | | 46,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH
| | | | | | |
| | THE CASH PROCEEDS FROM
| | | | | | |
| | SECURITIES LENDING — 32.33% | | Shares | | | | |
| |
|
| | Investment Companies — 21.16% |
| | DWS Money Market Series Institutional Shares | | | 15,754,213 | | | | 15,754,213 | |
| | Goldman Sachs Financial SQ Money Market | | | 20,150,380 | | | | 20,150,380 | |
| | Mount Vernon Securities Lending Trust — Prime Portfolio | | | 230,000,000 | | | | 230,000,000 | |
| | Reserve Primary Fund+ | | | 8,221,304 | | | | 7,597,304 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 273,501,897 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Repurchase Agreements — 11.17% |
| | ING Financial Repurchase Agreement 0.040%, dated 12/31/2008, due 01/02/2009 Repurchase price $144,373,321(2) | | | 144,373,000 | | | $ | 144,373,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING (cost $418,498,897) | | | | | | | 417,874,897 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 129.97% (cost $2,372,644,121) | | | | | | $ | 1,679,856,868 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
| |
* — | Non-income producing security. |
| |
+ — | Security is considered illiquid. The aggregate value of such securities is $12,901,309 or 1.00% of net assets. |
| |
ADR — | American Depository Receipt. |
GDR — | Global Depository Receipt. |
| |
(1) — | This security or a portion of this security was out on loan at December 31, 2008. Cash collateral for loaned securities consisted of $417,874,897 in cash and $624,000 in cash receivable. Of the total collateral, $8,221,304 was illiquid. Total loaned securities had a market value of $407,863,511 at December 31, 2008. |
(2) — | See Repurchase Agreements disclosure in the Notes to Financial Statements for the Kinetics Portfolios Trust. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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Portfolio of Investments — December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | COMMON STOCKS — 96.18% | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Biotechnology — 20.82% |
AEZS | | AEterna Zentaris Inc.* | | | 102,500 | | | $ | 50,225 | |
AFFX | | Affymetrix, Inc.*(1) | | | 90,000 | | | | 269,100 | |
AMRI | | Albany Molecular Research, Inc.*(1) | | | 42,000 | | | | 409,080 | |
ARNA | | Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*(1) | | | 40,000 | | | | 166,800 | |
AVXT | | AVAX Technologies, Inc.* | | | 50,000 | | | | 750 | |
AVGN | | Avigen, Inc.* | | | 51,000 | | | | 38,760 | |
BIIB | | Biogen Idec, Inc.* | | | 28,250 | | | | 1,345,547 | |
CEGE | | Cell Genesys, Inc.*(1) | | | 73,725 | | | | 16,219 | |
CBST | | Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*(1) | | | 20,000 | | | | 483,200 | |
CRGN | | CuraGen Corporation* | | | 96,000 | | | | 44,160 | |
DCGN | | deCODE genetics, Inc.*(1) | | | 11,000 | | | | 2,035 | |
DNDN | | Dendreon Corporation*(1) | | | 29,000 | | | | 132,820 | |
FVRL | | Favrille Inc.*(1) | | | 43,000 | | | | 2,150 | |
HGSI | | Human Genome Sciences, Inc.* | | | 21,000 | | | | 44,520 | |
IMGN | | ImmunoGen, Inc.*(1) | | | 14,000 | | | | 60,060 | |
ISA CN | | Isotechnika, Inc.* | | | 40,000 | | | | 3,240 | |
MEDX | | Medarex, Inc.* | | | 31,000 | | | | 172,980 | |
MBRX | | Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 44,000 | | | | 14,080 | |
COX FP | | NicOx SA* | | | 15,000 | | | | 161,802 | |
ONTY | | Oncothyreon, Inc.* | | | 15,333 | | | | 11,500 | |
PGNX | | Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 23,200 | | | | 239,192 | |
SVNT | | Savient Pharmaceuticals Inc.*(1) | | | 25,000 | | | | 144,750 | |
TGEN | | Targeted Genetics Corp.* | | | 1,000 | | | | 175 | |
TELK | | Telik, Inc.*(1) | | | 111,000 | | | | 42,180 | |
VICL | | Vical Incorporated* | | | 69,500 | | | | 97,995 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 3,953,320 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Chemicals — 1.86% |
ATB CN | | Atrium Innovations Inc.* | | | 4,884 | | | | 51,115 | |
DOW | | The Dow Chemical Co. | | | 20,000 | | | | 301,800 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 352,915 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 0.01% |
TGX | | Theragenics Corporation* | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,340 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Health Care Providers & Services — 0.03% |
IBLTZ | | IMPATH Bankruptcy Liquidating Trust — Class A | | | 26,000 | | | $ | 5,980 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Life Sciences Tools & Services — 9.35% |
LIFE | | Life Technologies Corporation* | | | 29,000 | | | | 675,990 | |
LONN VX | | Lonza Group AG | | | 12,000 | | | | 1,099,826 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 1,775,816 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Pharmaceuticals — 64.11% |
ABT | | Abbott Laboratories | | | 18,000 | | | | 960,660 | |
AGEN | | Antigenics, Inc.* | | | 892 | | | | 428 | |
BMY | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company(1) | | | 35,000 | | | | 813,750 | |
1093 HK | | China Pharmaceutical Group Limited | | | 1,640,000 | | | | 575,572 | |
LLY | | Eli Lilly & Company | | | 28,000 | | | | 1,127,560 | |
EPCT | | EpiCept Corporation*(1) | | | 2,039 | | | | 1,305 | |
GENZ | | Genzyme Corporation*(1) | | | 18,538 | | | | 1,230,367 | |
GSK | | GlaxoSmithKline plc — ADR | | | 28,673 | | | | 1,068,643 | |
JNJ | | Johnson & Johnson | | | 22,000 | | | | 1,316,260 | |
4508 JP | | Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation | | | 19,000 | | | | 282,328 | |
NVS | | Novartis AG — ADR | | | 29,000 | | | | 1,443,040 | |
PTIE | | Pain Therapeutics, Inc.*(1) | | | 30,000 | | | | 177,600 | |
PFE | | Pfizer, Inc.(1) | | | 46,000 | | | | 814,660 | |
SNY | | Sanofi-Aventis — ADR | | | 24,000 | | | | 771,840 | |
SGP | | Schering-Plough Corporation | | | 26,000 | | | | 442,780 | |
SCR | | Simcere Pharmaceutical Group — ADR* | | | 51,000 | | | | 365,670 | |
WYE | | Wyeth | | | 20,900 | | | | 783,959 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12,176,422 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (cost $23,207,480) | | | | | | | 18,266,793 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 3.71% | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Money Market Funds — 3.71% |
FIUXX | | First American Prime Obligations Fund — Class Iˆ | | | 705,093 | | | $ | 705,093 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (cost $705,093) | | | | | | | 705,093 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE
| | | | | | |
| | CASH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES
| | | | | | |
| | LENDING — 25.18% | | | | | | |
| |
|
| | Investment Companies — 25.18% |
| | Mount Vernon Securities Lending Trust — Prime Portfolio | | | 4,783,206 | | | | 4,783,206 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING (cost $4,783,206) | | | | | | | 4,783,206 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 125.07% (cost $28,695,779) | | | | | | $ | 23,755,092 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
| |
* — | Non-income producing security. |
ˆ — All or a portion of the shares have been committed as collateral for written option contracts.
| |
ADR — | American Depository Receipt. |
| |
(1) — | This security or a portion of this security was out on loan at December 31, 2008. Total loaned securities had a market value of $4,413,275 at December 31, 2008. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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Portfolio of Investments — December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | COMMON STOCKS — 98.67% | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Aerospace & Defense — 1.04% |
BBD/B CN | | Bombardier Inc. — Class B(1) | | | 196,000 | | | $ | 706,521 | |
CAI | | CACI International, Inc. — Class A*(1) | | | 33,000 | | | | 1,487,970 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 2,194,491 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Airlines — 2.62% |
CEA | | China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited — ADR*(1) | | | 51,000 | | | | 769,916 | |
670 HK | | China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited — Class H* | | | 5,768,000 | | | | 870,759 | |
ZNH | | China Southern Airlines Company Limited — ADR*(1) | | | 120,000 | | | | 1,018,800 | |
1055 HK | | China Southern Airlines Company Limited — Class H* | | | 17,110,000 | | | | 2,847,914 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 5,507,389 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Asian Exchanges — 7.63% |
8697 JP | | Osaka Securities Exchange Co., Ltd. | | | 1,548 | | | | 6,762,361 | |
SGX SP | | Singapore Exchange Limited | | | 2,635,000 | | | | 9,290,855 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16,053,216 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Asset Management — 3.07% |
CNS | | Cohen & Steers, Inc.(1) | | | 145,000 | | | | 1,593,550 | |
EV | | Eaton Vance Corp.(1) | | | 110,000 | | | | 2,311,100 | |
PZN | | Pzena Investment Management, Inc. — Class A(1) | | | 178,000 | | | | 751,160 | |
URB/A CN | | Urbana Corp. — Class A* | | | 652,680 | | | | 713,745 | |
GROW | | US Global Investors, Inc. — Class A(1) | | | 169,000 | | | | 826,410 | |
806 HK | | Value Partners Group Limited | | | 782,000 | | | | 250,233 | |
WSDT | | WisdomTree Investments, Inc.*(1) | | | 14,000 | | | | 9,800 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6,455,998 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Beverages — 6.04% |
168 HK | | Tsingtao Brewery Co. Limited — Class H | | | 6,087,000 | | | | 12,707,757 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Capital Markets — 6.45% |
CSWC | | Capital Southwest Corp.(1) | | | 6,000 | | | $ | 648,960 | |
DFR | | Deerfield Capital Corporation(1) | | | 9,664 | | | | 34,404 | |
IAAC | | International Assets Holding Corporation*(1) | | | 27,928 | | | | 239,622 | |
JEF | | Jefferies Group, Inc.(1) | | | 864,000 | | | | 12,147,840 | |
LAB | | LaBranche & Co. Inc.* | | | 106,000 | | | | 507,740 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13,578,566 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Commercial Banks — 5.42% |
BMBZF | | BLOM Bank SAL — GDR | | | 30,000 | | | | 2,160,000 | |
CATY | | Cathay General Bancorp(1) | | | 90,000 | | | | 2,137,500 | |
CLFC | | Center Financial Corporation | | | 146,800 | | | | 905,756 | |
EWBC | | East West Bancorp, Inc.(1) | | | 54,800 | | | | 875,156 | |
FMBL | | Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach CA | | | 29 | | | | 111,723 | |
FBOD | | First Bank of Delaware* | | | 248,000 | | | | 364,560 | |
HAFC | | Hanmi Financial Corporation(1) | | | 184,000 | | | | 379,040 | |
NARA | | Nara Bancorp, Inc. | | | 148,000 | | | | 1,454,840 | |
UCBH | | UCBH Holdings, Inc.(1) | | | 249,000 | | | | 1,713,120 | |
WIBC | | Wilshire Bancorp, Inc.(1) | | | 145,000 | | | | 1,316,600 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11,418,295 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Commercial Services & Supplies — 1.39% |
CDCO | | Comdisco Holding Company, Inc.*(1) | | | 9,000 | | | | 70,200 | |
CRRC | | Courier Corporation | | | 44,000 | | | | 787,600 | |
LW CN | | Loring Ward International Ltd. | | | 1,000 | | | | 10,092 | |
PICO | | PICO Holdings, Inc.*(1) | | | 56,500 | | | | 1,501,770 | |
RBA | | Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Incorporated(1) | | | 26,000 | | | | 556,920 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 2,926,582 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Construction & Engineering — 0.41% |
PWR | | Quanta Services, Inc.* | | | 44,000 | | | | 871,200 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Consumer Finance — 0.02% |
STU | | The Student Loan Corporation | | | 1,175 | | | | 48,175 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Diversified Consumer Services — 0.66% |
BID | | Sotheby’s(1) | | | 157,000 | | | | 1,395,730 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Diversified Financial Services — 3.37% |
CLE LN | | Climate Exchange PLC* | | | 78,400 | | | $ | 991,934 | |
OCX CN | | Onex Corporation | | | 39,000 | | | | 574,654 | |
RHJI BB | | RHJ International* | | | 800 | | | | 3,870 | |
TPL | | Texas Pacific Land Trust | | | 239,120 | | | | 5,523,672 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 7,094,130 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.02% |
2267781Z | | CIBL Inc.*+ | | | 18 | | | | 6,300 | |
LICT | | Lynch Interactive Corporation* | | | 18 | | | | 45,468 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 51,768 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Electric Utilities — 3.87% |
991 HK | | Datang International Power Generation Company Limited — Class H | | | 11,048,000 | | | | 5,844,598 | |
1071 HK | | Huadian Power International Corporation — Class H | | | 1,369,000 | | | | 326,785 | |
NVE | | NV Energy, Inc. | | | 200,000 | | | | 1,978,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8,149,383 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Energy — 0.62% |
SEMUF | | Siem Industries Inc. | | | 48,000 | | | | 1,296,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Energy Equipment & Services — 0.14% |
2883 HK | | China Oilfield Services Limited — Class H | | | 360,000 | | | | 290,315 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | European Exchanges — 2.99% |
OMX SS | | OMX AB* | | | 188,000 | | | | 6,299,989 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Gaming — 0.54% |
200 HK | | Melco International Development Limited | | | 3,411,000 | | | | 1,131,102 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Gas Utilities — 0.46% |
SUG | | Southern Union Company | | | 73,500 | | | | 958,433 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Holding Company — 0.73% |
BNB CN | | BAM Investments Ltd.* | | | 187,000 | | | | 1,531,446 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 2.15% |
BAIN FP | | Societe des Bains de Mer et du Cercle des Estrangers a Monaco | | | 20 | | | $ | 15,152 | |
WEN | | Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, Inc. — Class Aˆ | | | 915,000 | | | | 4,520,100 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 4,535,252 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Household Durables — 8.21% |
IEP | | Icahn Enterprises LP | | | 436,000 | | | | 11,532,200 | |
JAH | | Jarden Corporation*(1) | | | 500,000 | | | | 5,750,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 17,282,200 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders — 1.77% |
CPN | | Calpine Corporation*(1) | | | 479,000 | | | | 3,487,120 | |
DYN | | Dynegy, Inc. — Class A* | | | 125,000 | | | | 250,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 3,737,120 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Industrial Conglomerates — 0.43% |
Y | | Alleghany Corporation* | | | 3,200 | | | | 902,400 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Insurance — 4.37% |
ABK | | Ambac Financial Group, Inc.(1) | | | 430,000 | | | | 559,000 | |
CVA | | Covanta Holding Corporation*(1) | | | 252,000 | | | | 5,533,920 | |
GLRE | | Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. — Class A* | | | 5,600 | | | | 72,744 | |
MBI | | MBIA Inc.*(1) | | | 615,000 | | | | 2,503,050 | |
NWLIA | | National Western Life Insurance Company — Class A*(1) | | | 1,000 | | | | 169,170 | |
WSC | | Wesco Financial Corporation | | | 1,274 | | | | 366,785 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9,204,669 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | IT Services — 1.06% |
MANT | | ManTech International Corporation — Class A* | | | 41,000 | | | | 2,221,790 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Media — 5.71% |
DWA | | DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. — Class A* | | | 280,000 | | | | 7,072,800 | |
IAR | | Idearc Inc.*(1) | | | 1,344,000 | | | | 114,240 | |
WMG | | Warner Music Group Corp.(1) | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 4,832,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12,019,040 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Metals & Mining — 4.53% |
FMG AU | | Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.* | | | 1,291,000 | | | $ | 1,737,163 | |
FNV CN | | Franco-Nevada Corporation | | | 299,800 | | | | 5,167,877 | |
IMN CN | | Inmet Mining Corporation | | | 138,000 | | | | 2,188,772 | |
1171 HK | | Yanzhou Coal Mining Company Limited — Class H | | | 618,000 | | | | 453,720 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9,547,532 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Multi-Utilities — 3.22% |
CMS | | CMS Energy Corporation(1) | | | 134,000 | | | | 1,354,740 | |
RRI | | Reliant Energy Inc.*(1) | | | 940,000 | | | | 5,433,200 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6,787,940 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 2.06% |
BLMC | | Biloxi Marsh Lands Corporation | | | 100 | | | | 845 | |
1898 HK | | China Coal Energy Company — Class H | | | 988,000 | | | | 786,555 | |
1088 HK | | China Shenhua Energy Company Limited — Class H | | | 94,000 | | | | 198,911 | |
135 HK | | CNPC Hong Kong Limited | | | 3,003,000 | | | | 933,812 | |
KEWL | | Keweenaw Land Association Ltd. | | | 290 | | | | 52,200 | |
NEGI | | National Energy Group, Inc.* | | | 351,000 | | | | 1,140,750 | |
PVG | | Penn Virginia GP Holdings LP(1) | | | 70,000 | | | | 695,100 | |
UTS CN | | UTS Energy Corporation*(1) | | | 800,000 | | | | 518,429 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 4,326,602 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Other Exchanges — 1.57% |
JSE SJ | | JSE Limited | | | 677,000 | | | | 2,680,173 | |
NZX NZ | | NZX Ltd. | | | 194,000 | | | | 615,618 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 3,295,791 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Pharmaceuticals — 0.32% |
1093 HK | | China Pharmaceutical Group Limited | | | 1,893,000 | | | | 664,365 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Publishing — 0.48% |
RHD | | R.H. Donnelley Corporation*(1) | | | 1,520,000 | | | | 562,400 | |
VALU | | Value Line, Inc.(1) | | | 13,000 | | | | 448,760 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 1,011,160 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Real Estate — 0.01% |
SLED LI | | Solidere — GDR | | | 800 | | | $ | 13,200 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Real Estate Investment Trusts REITs — 4.77% |
ALX | | Alexander’s, Inc.(1) | | | 12,000 | | | | 3,058,800 | |
NLY | | Annaly Capital Management, Inc. | | | 49,000 | | | | 777,630 | |
823 HK | | The Link REIT | | | 3,755,000 | | | | 6,201,646 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10,038,076 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Road & Rail — 0.01% |
525 HK | | Guangshen Railway Company Limited — Class H | | | 70,000 | | | | 25,832 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Software — 0.88% |
FTIS LI | | Financial Technologies (India) Ltd. — GDR | | | 298,000 | | | | 596,000 | |
MVSN | | Macrovision Solutions Corporation*(1) | | | 100,000 | | | | 1,265,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 1,861,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | State Commercial Banks — 0.22% |
PFBC | | Preferred Bank Los Angeles(1) | | | 78,000 | | | | 468,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Transportation Infrastructure — 7.86% |
694 HK | | Beijing Capital International Airport Company Limited — Class H | | | 16,146,000 | | | | 8,104,041 | |
357 HK | | Hainan Meilan International Airport Company Limited — Class H | | | 5,569,000 | | | | 2,126,944 | |
548 HK | | Shenzhen Expressway Company Limited — Class H | | | 922,000 | | | | 322,394 | |
107 HK | | Sichuan Expressway Co. Limited — Class H* | | | 28,320,000 | | | | 5,371,526 | |
3382 HK | | Tianjin Port Development Holdings Ltd. | | | 737,000 | | | | 174,023 | |
576 HK | | Zhejiang Expressway Co., Limited — Class H | | | 772,000 | | | | 453,227 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16,552,155 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | U.S. Equity Exchanges — 1.55% |
NDAQ | | The Nasdaq OMX Group*(1) | | | 132,000 | | | | 3,261,720 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (cost $338,261,992) | | | | | | | 207,715,809 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — December 31, 2008 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Principal
| | | | |
Identifier | | ESCROW NOTES — 0.00% | | Amount | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Calpine Corporation (converted from Calpine Corp., 4.750%, 11/15/2023)*+ | | $ | 14,400,000 | | | $ | 1 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL ESCROW NOTES (cost $0) | | | | | | | 1 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | CORPORATE BONDS — 0.10% | | | | | | |
| |
|
| | Diversified Financial Services — 0.10% |
317928AA7 | | FINOVA Group, Inc. 7.500%, 11/15/2009, Acquired on 10/19/2006-5/17/2007 at $741,082 (Default Effective 4/29/2005) | | | 2,783,965 | | | | 205,317 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (cost $1,390,853) | | | | | | | 205,317 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | RIGHTS — 0.35% | | Shares | | | | |
| |
|
| | Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.35% |
CDCOR | | Comdisco Holding Company, Inc. Expiration Date 12/31/2050, Strike Price $1.00# | | | 8,690,000 | | | | 738,650 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL RIGHTS (cost $2,692,904) | | | | | | | 738,650 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | CALL OPTIONS PURCHASED — 0.00% | | Contracts | | | | |
| |
|
| | Insurance — 0.00% |
L.AF | | Loews Corporation Expiration: January 2009, | | | | | | | | |
| | Exercise Price: $30.00 | | | 36 | | | | 2,160 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL CALL OPTIONS PURCHASED (cost $90,828) | | | | | | | 2,160 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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Portfolio of Investments — December 31, 2008 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH
| | | | | | |
| | THE CASH PROCEEDS FROM
| | | | | | |
Identifier | | SECURITIES LENDING — 24.20% | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Investment Companies — 24.20% |
| | Mount Vernon Securities Lending Trust — Prime Portfolio | | | 50,956,896 | | | $ | 50,956,896 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING (cost $50,956,896) | | | | | | | 50,956,896 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 123.32% (cost $393,393,473) | | | | | | $ | 259,618,833 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
| |
* — | Non-income producing security. |
# — | Contingent value right (contingent upon profitability of company). |
ˆ — All or a portion of the shares have been committed as collateral for written option contracts.
| |
+ — | Security is considered illiquid. The aggregate value of such securities is $6,301 or 0.00% of net assets. |
| |
ADR — | American Depository Receipt. |
GDR — | Global Depository Receipt. |
| |
(1) — | This security or a portion of this security was out on loan at December 31, 2008. Total loaned securities had a market value of $46,239,400 at December 31, 2008. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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The Kinetics Government Money Market Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Principal
| | | | |
Identifier | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 97.29% | | Amount | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | US Government Agency Issues — 97.29% |
313385AP4 | | Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note 0.020%, 01/14/2009 | | $ | 54,000 | | | $ | 54,000 | |
313385AQ9 | | Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note 0.002%, 01/15/2009 | | | 2,579,000 | | | | 2,578,995 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (cost $2,632,995) | | | | | | | 2,632,995 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 97.29% (cost $2,632,995) | | | | | | $ | 2,632,995 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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Portfolio of Investments — December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | COMMON STOCKS — 92.08% | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Asian Exchanges — 5.70% |
388 HK | | Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Limited | | | 144,000 | | | $ | 1,367,500 | |
8697 JP | | Osaka Securities Exchange Co., Ltd. | | | 180 | | | | 786,321 | |
SGX SP | | Singapore Exchange Limited | | | 320,000 | | | | 1,128,302 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 3,282,123 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Asset Management — 15.54% |
AB | | AllianceBernstein Holding LP | | | 18,000 | | | | 374,220 | |
BLK | | BlackRock, Inc.(1) | | | 7,200 | | | | 965,880 | |
BX | | The Blackstone Group LP | | | 80,000 | | | | 522,400 | |
BAM | | Brookfield Asset Management Inc. — Class A(1) | | | 72,000 | | | | 1,099,440 | |
CNS | | Cohen & Steers, Inc.(1) | | | 54,000 | | | | 593,460 | |
EV | | Eaton Vance Corp.(1) | | | 36,000 | | | | 756,360 | |
BEN | | Franklin Resources, Inc. | | | 2,000 | | | | 127,560 | |
IVZ | | Invesco Limited | | | 4,000 | | | | 57,760 | |
JNS | | Janus Capital Group, Inc. | | | 42,200 | | | | 338,866 | |
LM | | Legg Mason, Inc. | | | 48,000 | | | | 1,051,680 | |
POW CN | | Power Corporation of Canada | | | 48,000 | | | | 871,738 | |
PZN | | Pzena Investment Management, Inc. — Class A(1) | | | 222,000 | | | | 936,840 | |
SII CN | | Sprott, Inc. | | | 48,000 | | | | 167,193 | |
TROW | | T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.(1) | | | 7,000 | | | | 248,080 | |
URB/A CN | | Urbana Corp. — Class A* | | | 400,000 | | | | 437,424 | |
GROW | | US Global Investors, Inc. — Class A(1) | | | 42,000 | | | | 205,380 | |
806 HK | | Value Partners Group Limited | | | 560,000 | | | | 179,195 | |
WSDT | | WisdomTree Investments, Inc.* | | | 12,000 | | | | 8,400 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8,941,876 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Brokerage & Investment Banking — 2.80% |
GHL | | Greenhill & Co., Inc.(1) | | | 18,000 | | | | 1,255,860 | |
LAZ | | Lazard Ltd. — Class A | | | 12,000 | | | | 356,880 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 1,612,740 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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The Market Opportunities Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — December 31, 2008 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Capital Markets — 13.64% |
BK | | The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. | | | 36,856 | | | $ | 1,044,131 | |
CLST LN | | Collins Stewart plc | | | 6,000 | | | | 5,068 | |
GFIG | | GFI Group, Inc. | | | 2,000 | | | | 7,080 | |
JEF | | Jefferies Group, Inc.(1) | | | 314,000 | | | | 4,414,840 | |
LAB | | LaBranche & Co. Inc.* | | | 150,000 | | | | 718,500 | |
NTRS | | Northern Trust Corp. | | | 18,000 | | | | 938,520 | |
STT | | State Street Corporation | | | 18,018 | | | | 708,648 | |
TLPR LN | | Tullett Prebon plc | | | 6,000 | | | | 11,775 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 7,848,562 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Commercial Banks — 6.42% |
3988 HK | | Bank of China Ltd. — Class H | | | 2,912,000 | | | | 796,552 | |
CATY | | Cathay General Bancorp(1) | | | 3,600 | | | | 85,500 | |
CLFC | | Center Financial Corporation | | | 6,000 | | | | 37,020 | |
939 HK | | China Construction Bank Corp. — Class H | | | 2,192,000 | | | | 1,202,033 | |
EWBC | | East West Bancorp, Inc.(1) | | | 3,600 | | | | 57,492 | |
HAFC | | Hanmi Financial Corporation | | | 6,800 | | | | 14,008 | |
1398 HK | | Industrial & Commercial Bank of China — Class H | | | 2,508,000 | | | | 1,320,307 | |
NARA | | Nara Bancorp, Inc. | | | 7,000 | | | | 68,810 | |
UCBH | | UCBH Holdings, Inc.(1) | | | 7,200 | | | | 49,536 | |
WIBC | | Wilshire Bancorp, Inc.(1) | | | 7,200 | | | | 65,376 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 3,696,634 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Diversified Consumer Services — 0.74% |
BID | | Sotheby’s(1) | | | 48,000 | | | | 426,720 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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Portfolio of Investments — December 31, 2008 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Diversified Financial Services — 6.74% |
CLE LN | | Climate Exchange PLC* | | | 36,000 | | | $ | 455,480 | |
CME | | CME Group, Inc. | | | 3,800 | | | | 790,818 | |
IBKR | | Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. — Class A*(1) | | | 4,000 | | | | 71,560 | |
ICE | | IntercontinentalExchange Inc.* | | | 20,000 | | | | 1,648,800 | |
JPM | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 1,305 | | | | 41,147 | |
LSE LN | | London Stock Exchange Group plc | | | 24,000 | | | | 175,981 | |
MXB | | MSCI Inc. — Class A* | | | 12,000 | | | | 213,120 | |
OCX CN | | Onex Corporation | | | 30,000 | | | | 442,041 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 3,838,947 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Electric Utilities — 0.06% |
BIP | | Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP | | | 3,200 | | | | 35,840 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | European Exchanges — 3.53% |
DB1 GR | | Deutsche Boerse AG | | | 6,000 | | | | 423,686 | |
OMX SS | | OMX AB* | | | 48,000 | | | | 1,608,508 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 2,032,194 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Finance/Banks — 0.03% |
GHQ | | GHL Acquisition Corporation*(1) | | | 2,000 | | | | 18,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles — 0.45% |
GLD | | SPDR Gold Trust* | | | 3,000 | | | | 259,650 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Holding Company — 3.16% |
BNB CN | | BAM Investments Ltd.* | | | 33,000 | | | | 270,255 | |
BRK/A | | Berkshire Hathaway Inc. — Class A* | | | 16 | | | | 1,545,600 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 1,815,855 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Household Durables — 1.10% |
IEP | | Icahn Enterprises LP | | | 24,000 | | | | 634,800 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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Portfolio of Investments — December 31, 2008 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Insurance — 12.16% |
ABK | | Ambac Financial Group, Inc.(1) | | | 20,000 | | | $ | 26,000 | |
LFC | | China Life Insurance Co., Limited — ADR(1) | | | 36,000 | | | | 1,670,400 | |
2628 HK | | China Life Insurance Co., Limited — Class H | | | 156,000 | | | | 474,027 | |
L | | Loews Corporation | | | 32,000 | | | | 904,000 | |
MKL | | Markel Corporation* | | | 1,200 | | | | 358,800 | |
MBI | | MBIA Inc.*(1) | | | 450,000 | | | | 1,831,500 | |
2318 HK | | Ping An Insurance Group Company of China Limited — Class H | | | 358,000 | | | | 1,732,213 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6,996,940 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | IT Services — 3.29% |
BR | | Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | | | 72,000 | | | | 902,880 | |
MA | | Mastercard, Inc. — Class A(1) | | | 4,000 | | | | 571,720 | |
V | | Visa, Inc. — Class A(1) | | | 8,000 | | | | 419,600 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 1,894,200 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Metals & Mining — 6.35% |
FNV CN | | Franco-Nevada Corporation | | | 212,000 | | | | 3,654,403 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Other Exchanges — 4.44% |
ASX AU | | ASX Ltd. | | | 72,000 | | | | 1,671,605 | |
IMAREX NO | | IMAREX ASA* | | | 2,000 | | | | 16,638 | |
JSE SJ | | JSE Limited | | | 180,000 | | | | 712,601 | |
NZX NZ | | NZX Ltd. | | | 48,526 | | | | 153,987 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 2,554,831 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Software — 0.50% |
FTIS LI | | Financial Technologies (India) Ltd. — GDR | | | 144,675 | | | | 289,350 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | State Commercial Banks — 0.03% |
PFBC | | Preferred Bank Los Angeles(1) | | | 2,700 | | | | 16,200 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 1.30% |
FRE | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation(1) | | | 500,000 | | | | 365,000 | |
FNM | | Federal National Mortgage Association(1) | | | 500,000 | | | | 380,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 745,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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Portfolio of Investments — December 31, 2008 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | U.S. Equity Exchanges — 4.17% |
NDAQ | | The Nasdaq OMX Group*(1) | | | 25,000 | | | $ | 617,750 | |
NYX | | NYSE Euronext | | | 65,000 | | | | 1,779,700 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 2,397,450 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (cost $81,708,683) | | | | | | | 52,992,315 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | CALL OPTIONS PURCHASED — 0.01% | | Contracts | | | | |
| |
|
| | Capital Markets — 0.01% |
STT.AH | | State Street Corporation Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $40.00 | | | 18 | | | | 4,320 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL CALL OPTIONS PURCHASED (cost $56,394) | | | | | | | 4,320 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 5.96% | | Shares | | | | |
| |
|
| | Money Market Funds — 5.96% |
FIUXX | | First American Prime Obligations Fund — Class Iˆ | | | 1,738,163 | | | | 1,738,163 | |
FAIXX | | First American Prime Obligations Fund — Class Y | | | 1,690,611 | | | | 1,690,611 | |
| | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (cost $3,428,774) | | | | | | | 3,428,774 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE
| | | | | | |
| | CASH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES
| | | | | | |
| | LENDING — 26.98% | | | | | | |
| |
|
| | Investment Companies — 26.98% |
| | Mount Vernon Securities Lending Trust — Prime Portfolio | | | 15,528,761 | | | | 15,528,761 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING (cost $15,528,761) | | | | | | | 15,528,761 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 125.03% (cost $100,722,612) | | | | | | $ | 71,954,170 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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Portfolio of Investments — December 31, 2008 — (Continued)
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
| |
* — | Non-income producing security. |
ˆ — All or a portion of the shares have been committed as collateral for written option contracts.
| |
ADR — | American Depository Receipt. |
GDR — | Global Depository Receipt. |
| |
(1) — | This security or a portion of this security was out on loan at December 31, 2008. Total loaned securities had a market value of $14,428,361 at December 31, 2008. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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The Water Infrastructure Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | COMMON STOCKS — 89.12% | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Building Materials — 0.90% |
SPIP SP | | Sinopipe Holdings Limited | | | 2,000,000 | | | $ | 145,757 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Building Products — 8.46% |
AMN | | Ameron International Corp. | | | 11,400 | | | | 717,288 | |
GEBN VX | | Geberit AG | | | 6,108 | | | | 649,049 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 1,366,337 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Building Supplies — 3.24% |
SOLK GA | | Corinth Pipeworks SA* | | | 100,000 | | | | 122,324 | |
NWPX | | Northwest Pipe Company* | | | 8,000 | | | | 340,880 | |
PAP TB | | Pacific Pipe Public Company Limited | | | 2,286,500 | | | | 59,825 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 523,029 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Chemicals — 0.47% |
HWKN | | Hawkins, Inc. | | | 1,600 | | | | 24,464 | |
YARIY | | Yara International ASA — ADR | | | 2,400 | | | | 50,985 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 75,449 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Commercial Services & Supplies — 1.77% |
AENV SP | | Asia Environment Holdings Limited | | | 310,000 | | | | 22,592 | |
LAYN | | Layne Christensen Company*(1) | | | 7,750 | | | | 186,078 | |
SINO SP | | Sinomem Technology Limited* | | | 850,000 | | | | 76,696 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 285,366 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Construction & Engineering — 5.05% |
URS | | URS Corp.*(1) | | | 20,000 | | | | 815,400 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Electric Utilities — 1.63% |
EDE | | The Empire District Electric Co.(1) | | | 15,000 | | | | 264,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Electrical Equipment — 3.33% |
FELE | | Franklin Electric Co., Inc. | | | 11,400 | | | | 320,454 | |
ROP | | Roper Industries, Inc.(1) | | | 5,000 | | | | 217,050 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 537,504 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Food Products — 1.99% |
HQS | | HQ Sustainable Maritime Industries, Inc.* | | | 41,100 | | | | 321,813 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Gas Utilities — 1.89% |
GSZ FP | | GDF Suez | | | 6,205 | | | | 304,664 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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The Water Infrastructure Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — December 31, 2008 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 2.27% |
CMN | | Cantel Medical Corp.* | | | 25,000 | | | $ | 366,750 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Household Durables — 0.44% |
6485 JP | | Maezawa Kyuso Industries Co. Ltd. | | | 4,500 | | | | 71,931 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders — 0.64% |
GLH-U CN | | Great Lakes Hydro Income Fund | | | 8,000 | | | | 103,297 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Industrial Conglomerates — 2.01% |
TYC | | Tyco International Ltd. | | | 15,000 | | | | 324,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Machinery — 17.17% |
ARF-U CN | | Armtec Infrastructure Income Fund | | | 20,000 | | | | 278,493 | |
DHR | | Danaher Corp.(1) | | | 8,000 | | | | 452,880 | |
IR | | Ingersoll-Rand Company Ltd. — Class A | | | 15,000 | | | | 260,250 | |
ITT | | ITT Corporation(1) | | | 11,000 | | | | 505,890 | |
LNN | | Lindsay Corporation | | | 10,000 | | | | 317,900 | |
MPR | | Met-Pro Corporation(1) | | | 34,800 | | | | 463,536 | |
MWA/B | | Mueller Water Products, Inc. — Class B | | | 45,000 | | | | 379,800 | |
840 HK | | Xinjiang Tianye Water Saving Irrigation System Co. Ltd. — Class H | | | 1,430,000 | | | | 114,397 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 2,773,146 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Multi-Utilities — 2.49% |
ACE IM | | ACEA S.P.A | | | 30,000 | | | | 401,793 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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The Water Infrastructure Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — December 31, 2008 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Water Utilities — 35.37% |
AWR | | American States Water Company | | | 16,200 | | | $ | 534,276 | |
AWK | | American Water Works Co., Inc.(1) | | | 5,000 | | | | 104,400 | |
WTR | | Aqua America, Inc.(1) | | | 33,400 | | | | 687,706 | |
ARTNA | | Artesian Resources Corp. — Class A | | | 20,610 | | | | 326,050 | |
CWT | | California Water Service Group | | | 20,000 | | | | 928,600 | |
CTWS | | Connecticut Water Service, Inc. | | | 18,494 | | | | 436,643 | |
270 HK | | Guangdong Investment Limited | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 401,280 | |
MWC PM | | Manila Water Company | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 292,587 | |
MSEX | | Middlesex Water Co. | | | 20,000 | | | | 344,600 | |
NWG LN | | Northumbrian Water Group Plc | | | 90,200 | | | | 306,382 | |
SVT LN | | Severn Trent plc | | | 13,000 | | | | 223,916 | |
SJW | | SJW Corp.(1) | | | 25,000 | | | | 748,500 | |
SWWC | | Southwest Water Company | | | 20,000 | | | | 64,400 | |
EYAPS GA | | Thessaloniki Water Supply & Sewage Co. SA | | | 10,000 | | | | 59,772 | |
YORW | | York Water Company | | | 20,953 | | | | 254,369 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 5,713,481 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (cost $17,662,669) | | | | | | | 14,393,717 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 2.68% | | | | | | |
| |
|
| | Money Market Funds — 2.68% |
FIUXX | | First American Prime Obligations Fund — Class I | | | 433,476 | | | | 433,476 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (cost $433,476) | | | | | | | 433,476 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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The Water Infrastructure Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — December 31, 2008 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE
| | | | | | |
| | CASH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES
| | | | | | |
Identifier | | LENDING — 16.88% | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Investment Companies — 16.88% |
| | Mount Vernon Securities Lending Trust — Prime Portfolio | | | 2,726,704 | | | $ | 2,726,704 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING (cost $2,726,704) | | | | | | | 2,726,704 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 108.68% (cost $20,822,849) | | | | | | $ | 17,553,897 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
| |
* — | Non-income producing security. |
| |
ADR — | American Depository Receipt. |
| |
(1) — | This security or a portion of this security was out on loan at December 31, 2008. Total loaned securities had a market value of $2,744,778 at December 31, 2008. Market fluctuations may cause the value of the securities on loan to exceed the value of the collateral. When this occurs, collateral is adjusted on the next business day based on the prior day’s market fluctuations and the current day’s lending activity. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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The Multi-Disciplinary Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | COMMON STOCKS — 0.02% | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Asset Management — 0.02% |
FIG | | Fortress Investment Group LLC — Class A | | | 100 | | | $ | 100 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (cost $1,002) | | | | | | | 100 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Principal
| | | | |
| | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 82.30% | | Amount | | | | |
| |
|
| | US Government Agency Issues — 72.68% |
313385AQ9 | | Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Noteˆ 0.005%, 01/15/2009 | | $ | 304,000 | | | | 303,999 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Shares | | | | |
|
| | Money Market Funds — 9.62% |
FGVXX | | First American Government Obligations Fund — Class Y | | | 10,634 | | | | 10,634 | |
FIUXX | | First American Prime Obligations Fund — Class I | | | 13,872 | | | | 13,872 | |
FAIXX | | First American Prime Obligations Fund — Class Y | | | 15,744 | | | | 15,744 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 40,250 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (cost $344,249) | | | | | | | 344,249 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 82.32% (cost $345,251) | | | | | | $ | 344,349 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
ˆ — All or a portion of the shares have been committed as collateral for written option contracts.
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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The Internet Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN | | Contracts | | | Value | |
| |
|
LEC.MY | | CME Group, Inc. Expiration: January 2010, Exercise Price: $400.00 | | | 40 | | | $ | 815,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN (premiums received $361,078) | | | | | | $ | 815,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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The Medical Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN | | Contracts | | | Value | |
| |
|
IDK.MH | | Biogen Idec, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $40.00 | | | 20 | | | $ | 640 | |
GZQ.MK | | Genzyme Corporation | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $55.00 | | | 20 | | | | 400 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN (premiums received $19,470) | | | | | | $ | 1,040 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN | | Contracts | | | Value | |
| |
|
SWS.OC | | SWS Group Inc. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: March 2009, Exercise Price: $15.00 | | | 10 | | | $ | 1,275 | |
JEK.OX | | Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, Inc. — Class A | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: March 2009, Exercise Price: $22.50 | | | 10 | | | | 3,975 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN (premiums received $3,940) | | | | | | | $5,250 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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The Market Opportunities Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN | | Contracts | | | Value | |
| |
|
LEC.MY | | CME Group, Inc. Expiration: January 2010, Exercise Price: $400.00 | | | 20 | | | $ | 407,500 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN (premiums received $180,539) | | | | | | $ | 407,500 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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The Multi-Disciplinary Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN | | Contracts | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Aerospace & Defense |
BA.MM | | Boeing Co. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $65.00 | | | 1 | | | $ | 2,235 | |
NOC.NI | | Northrop Grumman Corp. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: February 2009, Exercise Price: $45.00 | | | 1 | | | | 260 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 2,495 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Airlines |
HDZ.OC | | China Southern Airlines Company Limited — ADR | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: March 2009, Exercise Price: $15.00 | | | 2 | | | | 730 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Auto Components |
TEN.PB | | Tenneco Inc. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: April 2009, Exercise Price: $10.00 | | | 2 | | | | 1,410 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Beverages |
STZ.MC | | Constellation Brands, Inc. — Class A | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $15.00 | | | 2 | | | | 85 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Capital Markets |
BK.RE | | The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: June 2009, Exercise Price: $25.00 | | | 1 | | | | 410 | |
SHQ.OC | | The Charles Schwab Corporation | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: March 2009, Exercise Price: $15.00 | | | 1 | | | | 143 | |
FIG.MV | | Fortress Investment Group LLC — Class A | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $12.50 | | | 1 | | | | 1,145 | |
GQG.MI | | GFI Group, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $7.50 | | | 4 | | | | 1,580 | |
GS.PC | | The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: April 2009, Exercise Price: $115.00 | | | 1 | | | | 3,285 | |
LM.NC | | Legg Mason, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: February 2009, Exercise Price: $15.00 | | | 1 | | | | 90 | |
NRQ.PK | | Northern Trust Corp. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: April 2009, Exercise Price: $55.00 | | | 2 | | | | 1,890 | |
RQW.PH | | T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: April 2009, Exercise Price: $40.00 | | | 1 | | | | 760 | |
QGW.RA | | U.S. Global Investors, Inc. — Class A | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: June 2009, Exercise Price: $5.00 | | | 3 | | | | 833 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10,136 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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The Multi-Disciplinary Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — December 31, 2008 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Contracts | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Chemicals |
IAQ.MI | | Sigma-Aldrich Corp. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $45.00 | | | 1 | | | $ | 343 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Commercial Banks |
HDB.PM | | HDFC Bank Ltd. — ADR | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: April 2009, Exercise Price: $65.00 | | | 1 | | | | 945 | |
IBN.MF | | ICIC Bank Ltd. — ADR | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $30.00 | | | 1 | | | | 1,080 | |
MTB.PO | | M&T Bank Corporation | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: April 2009, Exercise Price: $75.00 | | | 2 | | | | 4,140 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6,165 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Commercial Services & Supplies |
IRM.MD | | Iron Mountain Incorporated | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $20.00 | | | 2 | | | | 70 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Consumer Finance |
DFS.MB | | Discover Financial Services | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $10.00 | | | 2 | | | | 190 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Diversified Consumer Services |
BID.PB | | Sotheby’s | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: April 2009, Exercise Price: $10.00 | | | 1 | | | | 248 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Diversified Financial Services |
LUK.MH | | Leucadia National Corporation | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $40.00 | | | 1 | | | | 2,015 | |
MCO.QD | | Moody’s Corporation | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: May 2009, Exercise Price: $20.00 | | | 1 | | | | 400 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 2,415 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Electric Utilities |
AYE.MF | | Allegheny Energy, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $30.00 | | | 1 | | | | 22 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure |
IGT.PD | | International Game Technology | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: April 2009, Exercise Price: $20.00 | | | 1 | | | | 840 | |
MGM.ME | | MGM Mirage | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $25.00 | | | 1 | | | | 1,140 | |
UWY.MR | | Wynn Resorts Limited | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $90.00 | | | 1 | | | | 4,765 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6,745 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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The Multi-Disciplinary Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — December 31, 2008 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Contracts | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders |
CPN.OV | | Calpine Corp. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: March 2009, Exercise Price: $12.50 | | | 3 | | | $ | 1,590 | |
HNP.MF | | Huaneng Power International, Inc. — ADR | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $30.00 | | | 2 | | | | 435 | |
ULA.NE | | Reliant Energy Inc. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: February 2009, Exercise Price: $5.00 | | | 2 | | | | 140 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 2,165 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Insurance |
GIY.MA | | AMBAC Financial Group Inc. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $5.00 | | | 10 | | | | 3,900 | |
LFC.MX | | China Life Insurance Co., Limited — ADR | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $57.50 | | | 1 | | | | 1,105 | |
MBI.QZ | | MBIA Inc. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: May 2009, Exercise Price: $4.00 | | | 4 | | | | 520 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 5,525 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Internet Software & Services |
QXB.PC | | eBay, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: April 2009, Exercise Price: $15.00 | | | 2 | | | | 438 | |
GOU.RL | | Google Inc. — Class A | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: June 2009, Exercise Price: $260.00 | | | 1 | | | | 2,315 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 2,753 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | IT Services |
WU.NB | | The Western Union Company | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: February 2009, Exercise Price: $10.00 | | | 4 | | | | 70 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Machinery |
UKU.OC | | American Railcar Industries, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: March 2009, Exercise Price: $15.00 | | | 2 | | | | 960 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Media |
MHP.QX | | The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: May 2009, Exercise Price: $22.50 | | | 1 | | | | 355 | |
DIS.MX | | The Walt Disney Co. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $22.50 | | | 1 | | | | 70 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 425 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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The Multi-Disciplinary Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — December 31, 2008 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Contracts | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Metals & Mining |
CMC.MD | | Commercial Metals Company | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $20.00 | | | 2 | | | $ | 1,680 | |
NUE.SH | | Nucor Corp. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: July 2009, Exercise Price: $40.00 | | | 1 | | | | 635 | |
RJT.SU | | Rio Tinto Plc — ADR | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: July 2009, Exercise Price: $70.00 | | | 1 | | | | 1,455 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 3,770 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
CCJ.ME | | Cameco Corporation | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $25.00 | | | 2 | | | | 1,550 | |
CCD.RF | | Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: June 2009, Exercise Price: $30.00 | | | 1 | | | | 375 | |
SNP.MO | | China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation — ADR | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $75.00 | | | 1 | | | | 1,345 | |
CEO.MP | | CNOOC Limited — ADR | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $80.00 | | | 1 | | | | 112 | |
ECA.PH | | EnCana Corporation | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: April 2009, Exercise Price: $40.00 | | | 1 | | | | 355 | |
IMO.NI | | Imperial Oil Ltd. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: February 2009, Exercise Price: $45.00 | | | 1 | | | | 1,155 | |
KJA.MC | | Nexen Inc. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2010, Exercise Price: $15.00 | | | 2 | | | | 780 | |
PWE.OB | | Penn West Energy Trust | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: March 2009, Exercise Price: $10.00 | | | 1 | | | | 83 | |
PWK.OO | | PetroChina Company Limited �� ADR | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: March 2009, Exercise Price: $75.00 | | | 1 | | | | 490 | |
STO.ME | | StatoilHydro ASA — ADR | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $25.00 | | | 2 | | | | 1,670 | |
SXH.OD | | Suncor Energy, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: March 2009, Exercise Price: $20.00 | | | 1 | | | | 320 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8,235 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) |
BAM.RC | | Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. — Class A | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: June 2009, Exercise Price: $15.00 | | | 1 | | | | 267 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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The Multi-Disciplinary Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — December 31, 2008 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | |
Identifier | | | | Contracts | | | Value | |
| |
|
| | Road & Rail |
BNI.MP | | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $80.00 | | | 1 | | | $ | 500 | |
CSX.ML | | CSX Corp. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $60.00 | | | 1 | | | | 2,760 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 3,260 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Specialty Retail |
TIF.QD | | Tiffany & Co. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: May 2009, Exercise Price: $20.00 | | | 1 | | | | 275 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods |
COH.QA | | Coach, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: May 2009, Exercise Price: $17.50 | | | 1 | | | | 217 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Transportation Infrastructure |
PAC.MW | | Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico S.A.B. de C.V. — ADR | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $17.50 | | | 1 | | | | 17 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Transportation Services |
UPS.ML | | United Parcel Service — Class B | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $60.00 | | | 1 | | | | 490 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Wireless Telecommunication Services |
CWA.MH | | China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited — ADR | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: January 2009, Exercise Price: $40.00 | | | 1 | | | | 405 | |
CHU.PV | | China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited — ADR | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration: April 2009, Exercise Price: $12.50 | | | 4 | | | | 810 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 1,215 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN (premiums received $43,279) | | | | | | $ | 60,698 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| |
ADR — | American Depository Receipt. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets & Liabilities
December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | |
| | The Internet
| | | The Global
| |
| | Portfolio | | | Portfolio | |
| |
|
ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Investments, at value(1)(2) | | $ | 85,647,337 | | | $ | 2,036,530 | |
Foreign currencies, at value(3) | | | 200,984 | | | | 38,227 | |
Cash | | | 1,156,201 | | | | 25 | |
Receivable for contributed capital | | | 9,520 | | | | 2,709 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 54,745 | | | | 2,374 | |
Other assets | | | 37,440 | | | | 319 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 87,106,227 | | | | 2,080,184 | |
| | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Written options, at value(4) | | | 815,000 | | | | — | |
Payable to Adviser | | | 78,257 | | | | 2,060 | |
Payable to Trustees and Officers | | | 862 | | | | 7 | |
Payable for collateral received for securities loaned | | | 10,478,464 | | | | 98,047 | |
Payable for withdrawn capital | | | 75,462 | | | | 7,648 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 18,358 | | | | 10,679 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 11,466,403 | | | | 118,441 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 75,639,824 | | | $ | 1,961,743 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(1)Cost of investments | | $ | 88,818,212 | | | $ | 3,619,031 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(2)Includes loaned securities with a market value of | | $ | 9,471,644 | | | $ | 90,227 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(3)Cost of foreign currencies | | $ | 199,253 | | | $ | 37,693 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(4)Premiums received | | $ | 361,078 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Statement of Assets & Liabilities
December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | |
| | The
| | | The
| |
| | Paradigm
| | | Medical
| |
| | Portfolio | | | Portfolio | |
| |
|
ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Investments, at value(1)(2) | | $ | 1,535,483,868 | | | $ | 23,755,092 | |
Repurchase agreements, at value(5) | | | 144,373,000 | | | | — | |
Foreign currencies, at value(3) | | | 7,533,273 | | | | — | |
Cash | | | — | | | | 41,077 | |
Receivable for collateral for securities loaned | | | 624,000 | | | | — | |
Receivable for contributed capital | | | 5,596,095 | | | | 22,196 | |
Receivable for investments sold | | | 28,532,707 | | | | — | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 1,586,345 | | | | 33,254 | |
Other assets | | | 601,405 | | | | 7,221 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 1,724,330,693 | | | | 23,858,840 | |
| | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Written options, at value(4) | | | — | | | | 1,040 | |
Payable to Adviser | | | 1,392,128 | | | | 18,852 | |
Payable to Custodian | | | 3,184,350 | | | | — | |
Payable to Trustees and Officers | | | 26,887 | | | | 99 | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 1,307,701 | | | | — | |
Payable for collateral received for securities loaned | | | 418,498,897 | | | | 4,783,206 | |
Payable for withdrawn capital | | | 7,212,281 | | | | 50,784 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 233,459 | | | | 12,166 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 431,855,703 | | | | 4,866,147 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,292,474,990 | | | $ | 18,992,693 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(1)Cost of investments | | $ | 2,372,644,121 | | | $ | 28,695,779 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(2)Includes loaned securities with a market value of | | $ | 407,863,511 | | | $ | 4,413,275 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(3)Cost of foreign currencies | | $ | 7,548,375 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
(4)Premiums received | | $ | — | | | $ | 19,470 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(5)Cost of repurchase agreements | | $ | 144,373,000 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Statement of Assets & Liabilities
December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | The Kinetics
| |
| | The Small Cap
| | | Government
| |
| | Opportunities
| | | Money Market
| |
| | Portfolio | | | Portfolio | |
| |
|
ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Investments, at value(1)(2) | | $ | 259,618,833 | | | $ | 2,632,995 | |
Foreign currencies, at value(3) | | | 1,472,402 | | | | — | |
Cash | | | — | | | | 83,276 | |
Receivable for contributed capital | | | 484,240 | | | | — | |
Receivable for investments sold | | | 713,957 | | | | — | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 302,090 | | | | — | |
Other assets | | | 170,519 | | | | 44 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 262,762,041 | | | | 2,716,315 | |
| | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Written options, at value(4) | | | 5,250 | | | | — | |
Payable to Adviser | | | 232,866 | | | | 1,146 | |
Payable to Custodian | | | 104,918 | | | | — | |
Payable to Trustees and Officers | | | 5,156 | | | | 2 | |
Payable for collateral received for securities loaned | | | 50,956,896 | | | | — | |
Payable for withdrawn capital | | | 869,671 | | | | — | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 61,372 | | | | 8,919 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 52,236,129 | | | | 10,067 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 210,525,912 | | | $ | 2,706,248 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(1)Cost of investments | | $ | 393,393,473 | | | $ | 2,632,995 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(2)Includes loaned securities with a market value of | | $ | 46,239,400 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
(3)Cost of foreign currencies | | $ | 1,451,867 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
(4)Premiums received | | $ | 3,940 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
148
KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Statement of Assets & Liabilities
December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | |
| | The Market
| | | The Water
| |
| | Opportunities
| | | Infrastructure
| |
| | Portfolio | | | Portfolio | |
| |
|
ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Investments, at value(1)(2) | | $ | 71,954,170 | | | $ | 17,553,897 | |
Foreign currencies, at value(3) | | | 598,088 | | | | 194,762 | |
Cash | | | 579,551 | | | | 40,017 | |
Receivable for contributed capital | | | 67,114 | | | | 1,159,991 | |
Receivable for payment by affiliate | | | 484,652 | | | | — | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 47,579 | | | | 53,269 | |
Other assets | | | 67,836 | | | | 5,601 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 73,798,990 | | | | 19,007,537 | |
| | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Written options, at value(4) | | | 407,500 | | | | — | |
Payable to Adviser | | | 58,372 | | | | 15,291 | |
Payable to Trustees and Officers | | | 645 | | | | 63 | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | — | | | | 56,148 | |
Payable for collateral received for securities loaned | | | 15,528,761 | | | | 2,726,704 | |
Payable for withdrawn capital | | | 234,767 | | | | 43,263 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 19,799 | | | | 14,348 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 16,249,844 | | | | 2,855,817 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 57,549,146 | | | $ | 16,151,720 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(1)Cost of investments | | $ | 100,722,612 | | | $ | 20,822,849 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(2)Includes loaned securities with a market value of | | $ | 14,428,361 | | | $ | 2,744,778 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(3)Cost of foreign currencies | | $ | 617,644 | | | $ | 238,320 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(4)Premiums received | | $ | 180,539 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
149
KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Statement of Assets & Liabilities
December 31, 2008
| | | | |
| | The Multi-
| |
| | Disciplinary
| |
| | Portfolio | |
| |
|
ASSETS: | | | | |
Investments, at value(1) | | $ | 344,349 | |
Deposit at brokers for written options | | | 63,955 | |
Cash | | | 78,210 | |
Receivable for investments sold | | | 3,194 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 48 | |
Other assets | | | 7 | |
| | | | |
Total assets | | | 489,763 | |
| | | | |
LIABILITIES: | | | | |
Written options, at value(2) | | | 60,698 | |
Payable to Adviser | | | 444 | |
Payable to Trustees and Officers | | | 2 | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 1,275 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 9,058 | |
| | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 71,477 | |
| | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 418,286 | |
| | | | |
(1)Cost of investments | | $ | 345,251 | |
| | | | |
(2)Premiums received | | $ | 43,279 | |
| | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
150
KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | |
| | The Internet
| | | The Global
| |
| | Portfolio | | | Portfolio | |
| |
|
INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | | | | | | |
Dividends† | | $ | 1,143,384 | | | $ | 85,022 | |
Interest | | | 597,592 | | | | 4,581 | |
Income from securities lending | | | 610,522 | | | | 3,239 | |
Other income | | | 959,999 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total investment income | | | 3,311,497 | | | | 92,842 | |
| | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 1,411,000 | | | | 35,211 | |
Administration fees | | | 42,835 | | | | 1,077 | |
Professional fees | | | 12,468 | | | | 7,440 | |
Fund accounting fees | | | 15,538 | | | | 5,590 | |
Trustee and Officers’ fees and expenses | | | 3,246 | | | | 70 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | | 25,094 | | | | 19,788 | |
Other expenses | | | 3,022 | | | | 218 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 1,513,203 | | | | 69,394 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 1,513,203 | | | | 69,394 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 1,798,294 | | | | 23,448 | |
| | | | | | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS: | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain on: | | | | | | | | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | 1,853,794 | | | | 188,690 | |
Net change in unrealized depreciation of: | | | | | | | | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | (64,934,366 | ) | | | (2,277,088 | ) |
Written option contracts | | | (453,922 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net loss on investments | | | (63,534,494 | ) | | | (2,088,398 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (61,736,200 | ) | | $ | (2,064,950 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
† Net of Foreign Taxes Withheld of: | | $ | 134,448 | | | $ | 1,627 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
151
KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | |
| | The
| | | The
| |
| | Paradigm
| | | Medical
| |
| | Portfolio | | | Portfolio | |
| |
|
INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | | | | | | |
Dividends† | | $ | 49,560,384 | | | $ | 378,082 | |
Interest | | | 13,422,851 | | | | 29,333 | |
Income from securities lending | | | 7,657,783 | | | | 53,004 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total investment income | | | 70,641,018 | | | | 460,419 | |
| | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 40,463,719 | | | | 236,014 | |
Administration fees | | | 1,230,567 | | | | 6,412 | |
Professional fees | | | 179,842 | | | | 7,978 | |
Fund accounting fees | | | 313,637 | | | | 3,994 | |
Trustee and Officers’ fees and expenses | | | 103,430 | | | | 466 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | | 558,764 | | | | 12,776 | |
Other expenses | | | 77,714 | | | | 234 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 42,927,673 | | | | 267,874 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 42,927,673 | | | | 267,874 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 27,713,345 | | | | 192,545 | |
| | | | | | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS: | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | (640,156,444 | ) | | | 369,558 | |
Written option contracts expired or closed | | | (676,900 | ) | | | — | |
Net increase from payments by affiliates on the disposal of investments in violation of restrictionsˆ | | | 415,007 | | | | — | |
Net realized capital gains tax | | | (320,435 | ) | | | — | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | | | | | | | | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | (1,594,707,316 | ) | | | (5,677,938 | ) |
Written option contracts | | | (103,358 | ) | | | 18,430 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net loss on investments | | | (2,235,549,446 | ) | | | (5,289,950 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (2,207,836,101 | ) | | $ | (5,097,405 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
† Net of Foreign Taxes Withheld of: | | $ | 2,839,376 | | | $ | 19,679 | |
| | | | | | | | |
^See Note 3, “Investment Adviser” in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
152
KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | The Kinetics
| |
| | The Small Cap
| | | Government
| |
| | Opportunities
| | | Money Market
| |
| | Portfolio | | | Portfolio | |
| |
|
INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | | | | | | |
Dividends† | | $ | 7,463,896 | | | $ | — | |
Interest | | | 1,189,269 | | | | 34,763 | |
Income from securities lending | | | 2,264,469 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total investment income | | | 10,917,634 | | | | 34,763 | |
| | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 7,282,270 | | | | 11,053 | |
Administration fees | | | 298,868 | | | | 881 | |
Professional fees | | | 38,978 | | | | 7,450 | |
Fund accounting fees | | | 75,391 | | | | 252 | |
Trustee and Officers’ fees and expenses | | | 18,838 | | | | 50 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | | 202,144 | | | | 7,584 | |
Other expenses | | | 18,238 | | | | 159 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 7,934,727 | | | | 27,429 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 7,934,727 | | | | 27,429 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 2,982,907 | | | | 7,334 | |
| | | | | | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS: | | | | | | | | |
Net realized loss on: | | | | | | | | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | (139,875,739 | ) | | | (84 | ) |
Net increase from payments by affiliates on the disposal of investments in violation of restrictionsˆ | | | 66,781 | | | | — | |
Net change in unrealized depreciation of: | | | | | | | | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | (332,404,165 | ) | | | — | |
Written option contracts | | | (1,310 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net loss on investments | | | (472,214,433 | ) | | | (84 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (469,231,526 | ) | | $ | 7,250 | |
| | | | | | | | |
† Net of Foreign Taxes Withheld of: | | $ | 141,157 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
^See Note 3, “Investment Adviser” in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
153
KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | |
| | The Market
| | | The Water
| |
| | Opportunities
| | | Infrastructure
| |
| | Portfolio | | | Portfolio | |
| |
|
INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | | | | | | |
Dividends† | | $ | 1,763,638 | | | $ | 406,691 | |
Interest | | | 203,796 | | | | 92,464 | |
Income from securities lending | | | 396,466 | | | | 27,651 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total investment income | | | 2,363,900 | | | | 526,806 | |
| | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 1,132,541 | | | | 238,093 | |
Administration fees | | | 34,611 | | | | 7,850 | |
Professional fees | | | 11,886 | | | | 9,789 | |
Fund accounting fees | | | 14,563 | | | | 7,771 | |
Trustee and Officers’ fees and expenses | | | 2,887 | | | | 470 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | | 37,376 | | | | 19,800 | |
Other expenses | | | 1,778 | | | | 198 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 1,235,642 | | | | 283,971 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 1,235,642 | | | | 283,971 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 1,128,258 | | | | 242,835 | |
| | | | | | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS: | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | (27,257,951 | ) | | | (5,822,315 | ) |
Written option contracts expired or closed | | | — | | | | 640 | |
Net increase from receivable from affiliates on the disposal of investments in violation of restrictionsˆ | | | 484,652 | | | | — | |
Net change in unrealized depreciation of: | | | | | | | | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | (46,089,250 | ) | | | (3,345,871 | ) |
Written option contracts | | | (226,961 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net loss on investments | | | (73,089,510 | ) | | | (9,167,546 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (71,961,252 | ) | | $ | (8,924,711 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
† Net of Foreign Taxes Withheld of: | | $ | 86,117 | | | $ | 32,679 | |
| | | | | | | | |
^See Note 3, “Investment Adviser” in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
154
KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Statement of Operations
For the Period February 11, 2008ˆ through December 31, 2008
| | | | |
| | The Multi-
| |
| | Disciplinary
| |
| | Portfolio | |
| |
|
INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 6,789 | |
| | | | |
Total investment income | | | 6,789 | |
| | | | |
EXPENSES: | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 5,304 | |
Administration fees | | | 171 | |
Professional fees | | | 7,384 | |
Fund accounting fees | | | 1,824 | |
Trustee and Officers’ fees and expenses | | | 10 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | | 6,921 | |
| | | | |
Total expenses | | | 21,614 | |
| | | | |
Net expenses | | | 21,614 | |
| | | | |
Net investment loss | | | (14,825 | ) |
| | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS: | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investments | | | (87,378 | ) |
Written option contracts expired or closed | | | 12,895 | |
Net change in unrealized depreciation of: | | | | |
Investments | | | (902 | ) |
Written option contracts | | | (17,419 | ) |
| | | | |
Net loss on investments | | | (92,804 | ) |
| | | | |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (107,629 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
ˆ | Commencement of operations. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
155
KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Internet Portfolio | | | The Global Portfolio | |
| | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| |
| | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| |
| | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
| |
|
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 1,798,294 | | | $ | 2,283,029 | | | $ | 23,448 | | | $ | 140,984 | |
Net realized gain on sale of investments, foreign currency and written options | | | 1,853,794 | | | | 15,699,622 | | | | 188,690 | | | | 295,159 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, foreign currency and written options | | | (65,388,288 | ) | | | 16,152,318 | | | | (2,277,088 | ) | | | (304,486 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (61,736,200 | ) | | | 34,134,969 | | | | (2,064,950 | ) | | | 131,657 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Contributions | | | 1,732,265 | | | | 21,788,282 | | | | 1,685,706 | | | | 641,520 | |
Withdrawals | | | (32,194,574 | ) | | | (25,387,972 | ) | | | (801,892 | ) | | | (1,617,402 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from beneficial interest transactions | | | (30,462,309 | ) | | | (3,599,690 | ) | | | 883,814 | | | | (975,882 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (92,198,509 | ) | | | 30,535,279 | | | | (1,181,136 | ) | | | (844,225 | ) |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of year | | | 167,838,333 | | | | 137,303,054 | | | | 3,142,879 | | | | 3,987,104 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of year | | $ | 75,639,824 | | | $ | 167,838,333 | | | $ | 1,961,743 | | | $ | 3,142,879 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Paradigm Portfolio | | | The Medical Portfolio | |
| | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| |
| | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| |
| | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
| |
|
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 27,713,345 | | | $ | 24,576,262 | | | $ | 192,545 | | | $ | 91,619 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on sale of investments, foreign currency and written options | | | (640,738,772 | ) | | | 24,227,223 | | | | 369,558 | | | | 1,258,860 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, foreign currency and written options | | | (1,594,810,674 | ) | | | 537,525,297 | | | | (5,659,508 | ) | | | 937,125 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (2,207,836,101 | ) | | | 586,328,782 | | | | (5,097,405 | ) | | | 2,287,604 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Contributions | | | 283,118,993 | | | | 2,022,528,529 | | | | 13,013,167 | | | | 8,466,891 | |
Withdrawals | | | (1,422,768,329 | ) | | | (130,658,050 | ) | | | (4,427,289 | ) | | | (11,493,025 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from beneficial interest transactions | | | (1,139,649,336 | ) | | | 1,891,870,479 | | | | 8,585,878 | | | | (3,026,134 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (3,347,485,437 | ) | | | 2,478,199,261 | | | | 3,488,473 | | | | (738,530 | ) |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of year | | | 4,639,960,427 | | | | 2,161,761,166 | | | | 15,504,220 | | | | 16,242,750 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of year | | $ | 1,292,474,990 | | | $ | 4,639,960,427 | | | $ | 18,992,693 | | | $ | 15,504,220 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Small Cap
| | | | |
| | Opportunities Portfolio | | | The Kinetics Government Money Market Portfolio | |
| | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| |
| | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| |
| | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
| |
|
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 2,982,907 | | | $ | 3,464,783 | | | $ | 7,334 | | | $ | 29,647 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on sale of investments, foreign currency and written options | | | (139,808,958 | ) | | | 10,942,305 | | | | (84 | ) | | | — | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, foreign currency and written options | | | (332,405,475 | ) | | | 110,493,933 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (469,231,526 | ) | | | 124,901,021 | | | | 7,250 | | | | 29,647 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Contributions | | | 9,623,613 | | | | 545,055,337 | | | | 3,553,538 | | | | 1,384,198 | |
Withdrawals | | | (417,583,047 | ) | | | (73,301,302 | ) | | | (2,067,115 | ) | | | (1,639,629 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from beneficial interest transactions | | | (407,959,434 | ) | | | 471,754,035 | | | | 1,486,423 | | | | (255,431 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (877,190,960 | ) | | | 596,655,056 | | | | 1,493,673 | | | | (225,784 | ) |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of year | | | 1,087,716,872 | | | | 491,061,816 | | | | 1,212,575 | | | | 1,438,359 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of year | | $ | 210,525,912 | | | $ | 1,087,716,872 | | | $ | 2,706,248 | | | $ | 1,212,575 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Market Opportunities Portfolio | | | The Water Infrastructure Portfolio | |
| | For the
| | | For the
| | | For the
| | | From June 29,
| |
| | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | Year Ended
| | | 2007ˆ through
| |
| | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| | | December 31,
| |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
| |
|
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 1,128,258 | | | $ | 351,788 | | | $ | 242,835 | | | $ | 17,366 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on sale of investments, foreign currency and written options | | | (26,773,299 | ) | | | (139,936 | ) | | | (5,821,675 | ) | | | 32,043 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, foreign currency and written options | | | (46,316,211 | ) | | | 15,574,685 | | | | (3,345,871 | ) | | | 33,213 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (71,961,252 | ) | | | 15,786,537 | | | | (8,924,711 | ) | | | 82,622 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Contributions | | | 41,907,272 | | | | 87,609,598 | | | | 33,631,279 | | | | 6,511,597 | |
Withdrawals | | | (28,148,309 | ) | | | (5,225,769 | ) | | | (14,812,293 | ) | | | (336,774 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from beneficial interest transactions | | | 13,758,963 | | | | 82,383,829 | | | | 18,818,986 | | | | 6,174,823 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (58,202,289 | ) | | | 98,170,366 | | | | 9,894,275 | | | | 6,257,445 | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of year | | | 115,751,435 | | | | 17,581,069 | | | | 6,257,445 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of year | | $ | 57,549,146 | | | $ | 115,751,435 | | | $ | 16,151,720 | | | $ | 6,257,445 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
^Commencement of operations.
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | |
| | The Multi-Disciplinary
| |
| | Portfolio | |
| | From February 11, 2008ˆ
| |
| | through December 31, 2008 | |
| |
|
OPERATIONS: | | | | |
Net investment loss | | $ | (14,825 | ) |
Net realized loss on sale of investments and written options | | | (74,483 | ) |
Net change in unrealized depreciation of investments and written options | | | (18,321 | ) |
| | | | |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (107,629 | ) |
| | | | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS: | | | | |
Contributions | | | 605,549 | |
Withdrawals | | | (79,634 | ) |
| | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from beneficial interest transactions | | | 525,915 | |
| | | | |
Total increase in net assets | | | 418,286 | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | |
Beginning of year | | | — | |
| | | | |
End of year | | $ | 418,286 | |
| | | | |
| |
ˆ | Commencement of operations. |
See Notes to the Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2008
1. Organization
The Kinetics Portfolios Trust (the “Trust”) was organized as a Delaware Statutory Trust on March 14, 2000 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company issuing its beneficial interests in series, each series representing a distinct portfolio with its own investment objective and policies. The series currently authorized are: The Internet Portfolio, The Global Portfolio (formerly The Internet Emerging Growth Portfolio), The Paradigm Portfolio, The Medical Portfolio, The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio, The Kinetics Government Money Market Portfolio, The Market Opportunities Portfolio, The Water Infrastructure Portfolio and The Multi-Disciplinary Portfolio (collectively, the “Master Portfolios”). Pursuant to the 1940 Act, the Master Portfolios, with the exception of The Kinetics Government Money Market Portfolio, are “non-diversified” series of the Trust. The Market Opportunities Portfolio commenced operations on January 31, 2006, The Water Infrastructure Portfolio commenced operations on June 29, 2007 and The Multi-Disciplinary Portfolio commenced operations on February 11, 2008. Each of the remaining Master Portfolios commenced operations on April 28, 2000.
Each Master Portfolio is a Master Investment Portfolio in a master-feeder fund structure. Each Master Portfolio has multiple feeder funds invested in the Master Portfolio. By contributing assets to the Master Portfolio, the feeder funds receive a beneficial interest in the Master Portfolio. The Master Portfolio then invests the contributed assets in portfolio securities and allocates income, gains (losses) and expenses to the feeder funds based on the feeder funds’ proportionate interests in the Master Portfolio.
Each of the Master Portfolios, with the exception of The Kinetics Government Money Market Portfolio, seeks to provide investors with long-term capital growth. The Internet Portfolio invests primarily in the equity securities of U.S. and foreign companies engaged in the Internet and Internet-related activities. The Global Portfolio invests primarily in the equity securities of foreign companies that have the ability to facilitate an increase in the growth of their traditional business lines and secondarily in U.S. companies benefiting from international economic growth. The Paradigm Portfolio invests primarily in the equity securities of U.S. and foreign companies that the investment adviser believes are undervalued and that have high returns on equity and are well positioned to reduce their costs, extend the reach of their distribution channels and experience significant growth in revenues. The Medical Portfolio invests primarily in the equity securities of U.S. and foreign companies engaged in medical research, pharmaceutical treatments and related medical technology
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with a focus on companies engaged in cancer research and drug development. The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio invests primarily in the equity securities of U.S. and foreign small capitalized companies that provide attractive valuation opportunities due to special situations such as lack of institutional ownership, lack of significant analyst coverage or companies with sound fundamentals that have experienced a short-term earnings shortfall. The Market Opportunities Portfolio invests primarily in the equity securities of U.S. and foreign companies engaged in capital markets or related to capital markets or in the gaming industry. The Water Infrastructure Portfolio invests primarily in securities issued by U.S. and foreign companies involved in water infrastructure and natural resources with a specific water theme and related activities. The Multi-Disciplinary Portfolio utilizes a two-part investment strategy, investing primarily in fixed income securities, including debt securities issued by the U.S. Government or its agencies, and in derivatives. The Kinetics Government Money Market Portfolio seeks to provide investors with current income consistent with the preservation of capital and maintenance of liquidity by investing in money market instruments issued by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
Security Valuation
Master Portfolio securities (other than securities held by the Kinetics Government Money Market Portfolio) that are listed on a U.S. securities exchange for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the last quoted sale price on the day the valuation is made. Price information on listed securities is taken from the exchange where the security is primarily traded. All equity securities that are traded using the National Association of Securities Dealers’ Automated Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) are valued using the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”). In the event market quotations are not readily available or if events occur that may materially affect the value of a particular security between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of regular trading on the NYSE, “fair value” will be determined. Purchased non-exchange traded options, futures, unlisted U.S. securities and listed U.S. securities not traded on the valuation date for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices. Exchange traded options are valued at the last reported sale price on an exchange on which the option is traded. If no sales are reported on a particular day, the mean between the highest bid and lowest asked quotations at the close of the exchanges will be used. Fixed-income securities (other than obligations having a maturity of 60 days or less) are normally
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valued on the basis of quotes obtained from pricing services, which take into account appropriate factors such as institutional-sized trading in similar groups of securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other market data. Investment securities in The Kinetics Government Money Market Portfolio and instruments purchased with remaining maturities of 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Other assets and securities for which no quotations are readily available (including restricted securities) will be valued in good faith at fair value using methods determined by the Board of Trustees of the Master Portfolios. At December 31, 2008 0.00%, 2.76%, 1.00% and 0.00% fair valued securities were held by the Internet Portfolio, Global Portfolio, Paradigm Portfolio, and Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio, respectively.
Repurchase Agreements
Each Master Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements with banks that are members of the Federal Reserve System or securities dealers who are members of a national securities exchange or are primary dealers in U.S. Government securities. In connection with transactions in repurchase agreements, it is the Trust’s policy that the Master Portfolio receive, as collateral, securities whose market value, including accrued interest, at all times will be at least equal to 100% of the amount invested by the Master Portfolio in each repurchase agreement. If the seller defaults, and the value of the collateral declines, realization of the collateral by the Master Portfolio may be delayed or limited.
At December 31, 2008 the Paradigm Portfolio received as collateral securities with a total market value of $147,263,663. The detailed list of the securities received as collateral is listed below.
ING Financial Repurchase Agreement, 0.040%, due 01/02/2009, par value $144,373,000 Collateralized by:
| | | | |
Description | | Fair Value |
|
U.S. Treasury Bill, 0.330%, 10/22/2009 | | $ | 140,548,619 | |
FGLMC, Pool # G04588, 5.500%, 08/01/2038 | | | 6,715,044 | |
| | | | |
Total | | $ | 147,263,663 | |
| | | | |
Written Option Accounting
The Master Portfolios may write (sell) call or put options for trading or hedging purposes. When a Master Portfolio writes an option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Master Portfolio is included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset and an equivalent liability. The amount of the
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liability is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option written. By writing the option, the Master Portfolio may become obligated during the term of the option to deliver or purchase the securities underlying the option at the exercise price if the option is exercised. When an option expires on its stipulated expiration date or the Master Portfolio enters into a closing purchase transaction, the Master Portfolio realizes a gain or loss if the cost of the closing transaction differs from the premium received when the option was sold, without regard to any unrealized gain or loss on the underlying security, and the liability related to such option is eliminated. When an option is exercised, the premium originally received decreases the cost basis of the underlying security (or increases the proceeds on the security sold short) and the Master Portfolio realizes a gain or loss from the sale of the security (or closing of the short sale). As collateral for uncovered written options, the Master Portfolio is required under the 1940 Act to maintain assets consisting of cash, cash equivalents or liquid securities. This collateral is required to be adjusted daily to reflect the exercise price of the purchase obligation for put options or the market value of the instrument underlying the contract for call options.
Foreign Currency Translations
The books and records of the Master Portfolios are maintained in U.S. dollars. For the Master Portfolios, foreign currency transactions are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis: (i) market value of investment securities and other assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate of such currencies against the U.S. dollar, as provided by an approved pricing service, and (ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The Master Portfolios do not isolate and treat as ordinary income that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the exchange rate from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held during the period. However, for federal income tax purposes, the Master Portfolios do isolate and treat as ordinary income the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates arising from actual foreign currency transactions and the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates arising between trade date and settlement date.
Restricted and Illiquid Securities
The Master Portfolios may invest in restricted securities. These securities are valued by the Master Portfolios after giving due consideration to pertinent factors including recent private sales, market conditions and the issuer’s financial performance. The Master Portfolios have no right to require
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registration of unregistered securities. At December 31, 2008 the Global Portfolio had restricted securities with an aggregate value of $30,821 representing 1.57% of its net assets. An illiquid asset is any asset which may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days at approximately the value at which the Portfolio has valued the investment. At December 31, 2008, the following Portfolios held illiquid securities:
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Percentage
|
| | Market Value | | of Net Assets |
|
The Internet Portfolio | | $ | 634 | | | | 0.00 | % |
The Global Portfolio | | | 17,850 | | | | 0.91 | |
The Paradigm Portfolio | | | 12,901,309 | | | | 1.00 | |
The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio | | | 6,301 | | | | 0.00 | |
When-Issued Securities
The Master Portfolios may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. Although the purchase amounts of these securities are established at the time the purchaser enters into the agreement, these securities may be delivered and paid for at a future date. The Master Portfolios record purchases of when-issued securities and reflect the values of such securities in determining net asset value in the same manner as other portfolio securities. The Master Portfolios maintain at all times cash or other liquid assets in an amount at least equal to the amount of outstanding commitments for when-issued securities.
Securities Lending
Each Master Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to broker-dealers by entering directly into lending arrangements with such broker-dealers or indirectly through repurchase agreements with respect to no more than 331/3% of the total assets of each Portfolio (including any collateral posted) or 50% of the total assets of each Portfolio (excluding any collateral posted). Securities lending and repurchase transactions will be fully collateralized at all times with cash and/or short-term debt obligations. The Master Portfolios receive interest on the collateral received as well as a fee for the securities loaned.
Expense Allocation
Common expenses incurred by the Master Portfolios are allocated among the Master Portfolios (i) based upon relative average net assets, (ii) as incurred on a specific identification basis, or (iii) equally among the Master Portfolios, depending on the nature of the expenditure. All expenses incurred by the Master Portfolios are allocated to the feeder funds daily based on their proportionate interests in the respective Master Portfolios.
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December 31, 2008
Federal Income Taxes
Each Master Portfolio will be treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes. As such, each investor in a Portfolio will be subject to taxation on its share of the Portfolio’s ordinary income and capital gains. It is intended that each Master Portfolio’s assets will be managed so an investor in the Portfolio can satisfy the requirements of subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code.
Effective June 29, 2007, the Master Portfolios adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes”. FIN 48 requires the evaluation of tax positions taken on previously filed tax returns or expected to be taken on future returns. These positions must meet a “more likely than not” standard that, based on the technical merits, have a more than fifty percent likelihood of being sustained upon examination. In evaluating whether a tax position has met the recognition threshold, the Portfolios must presume that the position will be examined by the appropriate taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. Tax positions not deemed to meet the “more-likely-than-not” threshold are recorded as a tax expense in the current year.
FIN 48 requires the Master Portfolios to analyze all open tax years, as defined by the relevant statute of limitations, for all major jurisdictions. Open tax years are those that are open for exam by taxing authorities. As of December 31, 2008, open tax years include the tax years ended December 31, 2005 through 2008. The Portfolios have no examination in progress.
The Master Portfolios have reviewed all open tax years and major jurisdictions and concluded that the adoption of FIN 48 resulted in no effect to the Portfolios’ financial position or results of operations. There is no tax liability resulting from unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns. The Portfolios are also not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Other
Realized gains and losses on the sale of investments are calculated on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date
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and interest income is recognized on the accrual basis. Other noncash dividends are recognized as investment income at the fair value of the property received. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the Trust’s understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates.
3. Investment Adviser
The Trust has entered into Investment Advisory Agreements (the “Agreements”) with Kinetics Asset Management, Inc. (the “Adviser”), with whom certain officers and trustees of the Trust are affiliated, to furnish investment advisory services to the Master Portfolios. Under the terms of the Agreements, the Master Portfolios compensate the Adviser for its management services at the annual rate of 1.25% of each Master Portfolio’s average daily net assets, except for The Kinetics Government Money Market Portfolio, which compensates the Adviser at a rate of 0.50% of the Master Portfolio’s average daily net assets. Pursuant to a sub-advisory agreement, the sub-adviser to the Water Infrastructure Portfolio, Aqua Terra Asset Management LLC, received compensation from the Adviser at the annual rate of 0.35% of daily net assets of the Water Infrastructure Portfolio. This sub-advisory agreement was terminated October 27, 2008. For the year ended December 31, 2008, The Internet Portfolio, The Global Portfolio, The Paradigm Portfolio, The Medical Portfolio, The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio, The Kinetics Government Money Market Portfolio, The Market Opportunities Portfolio, The Water Infrastructure Portfolio and The Multi-Disciplinary Portfolio incurred expenses of $1,411,000, $35,211, $40,463,719, $236,014, $7,282,270, $11,053, $1,132,541, $238,093 and $5,304, respectively, pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreements.
For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Trust was allocated $24,000 for the services of the Chief Compliance Officer employed by the Adviser.
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, investments were made by the Adviser that caused the Paradigm Portfolio, the Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio and the Market Opportunities Portfolio to violate Rule 12(d)(3)-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. In general, Rule 12(d)(3)-1 provides that a fund may not acquire more than 5% of the outstanding shares of a class of an issuer’s equity securities or invest more than 5% of the fund’s total assets in that issuer’s equity securities if that issuer is engaged in securities related businesses. As a result, as determined by the Board of Trustees, the Adviser paid $415,007 and $66,781 to the Paradigm Portfolio and the Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio, respectively. Additionally, a receivable from the Adviser of $484,652 was recorded at December 31, 2008 in the Market Opportunities Portfolio.
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4. Securities Transactions
Purchases and sales of investment securities, other than short-term investments, for the year ended December 31, 2008 were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Purchases | | Sales |
| | U.S.
| | | | U.S.
| | |
| | Government | | Other | | Government | | Other |
|
The Internet Portfolio | | $ | — | | | $ | 18,946,657 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 49,320,496 | |
The Global Portfolio | | | — | | | | 3,499,689 | | | | — | | | | 2,590,022 | |
The Paradigm Portfolio | | | — | | | | 956,066,777 | | | | — | | | | 1,321,030,407 | |
The Medical Portfolio | | | — | | | | 11,532,895 | | | | — | | | | 5,060,950 | |
The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio | | | — | | | | 90,518,327 | | | | — | | | | 359,464,502 | |
The Market Opportunities Portfolio | | | — | | | | 81,099,681 | | | | — | | | | 62,755,075 | |
The Water Infrastructure Portfolio | | | — | | | | 27,646,246 | | | | — | | | | 9,444,524 | |
The Multi-Disciplinary Portfolioˆ | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
ˆ Commenced operations on February 11, 2008.
As of December 31, 2008, the cost of investments and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities for federal income tax purposes was as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Net
| | | | | | |
| | Appreciation
| | Appreciated
| | Depreciated
| | Cost of
|
| | (Depreciation) | | Securities | | Securities | | Investments |
|
The Internet Portfolio | | $ | (4,728,350 | ) | | $ | 17,105,172 | | | $ | (21,833,522 | ) | | $ | 90,375,687 | |
The Global Portfolio | | | (1,582,501 | ) | | | 106,183 | | | | (1,688,684 | ) | | | 3,619,031 | |
The Paradigm Portfolio | | | (726,005,644 | ) | | | 264,492,612 | | | | (990,498,256 | ) | | | 2,405,862,512 | |
The Medical Portfolio | | | (5,080,995 | ) | | | 2,239,772 | | | | (7,320,767 | ) | | | 28,836,087 | |
The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio | | | (144,414,279 | ) | | | 12,469,251 | | | | (156,883,530 | ) | | | 404,033,112 | |
The Kinetics Government Money Market Portfolio | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,632,995 | |
The Market Opportunities Portfolio | | | (29,817,903 | ) | | | 3,200,781 | | | | (33,018,684 | ) | | | 101,772,073 | |
The Water Infrastructure Portfolio | | | (3,389,852 | ) | | | 903,572 | | | | (4,293,424 | ) | | | 20,943,749 | |
The Multi-Disciplinary Portfolioˆ | | | (902 | ) | | | — | | | | (902 | ) | | | 345,251 | |
The difference between book basis and tax basis unrealized appreciation/depreciation is attributable primarily to wash loss deferrals, PFIC adjustments and partnership adjustments.
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December 31, 2008
For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Master Portfolios wrote the following options:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Number
| | Premium
|
| | of Contracts | | Amount |
|
The Internet Portfolio
| | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at the Beginning of Year | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Options Written | | | 40 | | | | 361,078 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at the End of Year | | | 40 | | | $ | 361,078 | |
| | | | | | | | |
The Paradigm Portfolio
| | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at the Beginning of Year | | | 80 | | | $ | 109,758 | |
Options Written | | | 1,900 | | | | 650,046 | |
Options Closed | | | (1,980 | ) | | | (759,804 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at the End of Year | | | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
The Medical Portfolio
| | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at the Beginning of Year | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Options Written | | | 40 | | | | 19,470 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at the End of Year | | | 40 | | | $ | 19,470 | |
| | | | | | | | |
The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio
| | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at the Beginning of Year | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Options Written | | | 20 | | | | 3,940 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at the End of Year | | | 20 | | | $ | 3,940 | |
| | | | | | | | |
The Market Opportunities Portfolio
| | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at the Beginning of Year | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Options Written | | | 20 | | | | 180,539 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at the End of Year | | | 20 | | | $ | 180,539 | |
| | | | | | | | |
The Water Infrastructure Portfolio
| | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at the Beginning of Year | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Options Written | | | 80 | | | | 28,000 | |
Options Closed | | | (80 | ) | | | (28,000 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at the End of Year | | | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
The Multi-Disciplinary Portfolio
| | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at February 11, 2008ˆ | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Options Written | | | 248 | | | | 94,121 | |
Options Exercised | | | (110 | ) | | | (37,597 | ) |
Options Expired | | | (35 | ) | | | (10,225 | ) |
Options Closed | | | (1 | ) | | | (3,020 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at the End of Year | | | 102 | | | $ | 43,279 | |
| | | | | | | | |
ˆ Commencement of operations.
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| |
5. | Portfolio Securities Loaned |
As of December 31, 2008, the Master Portfolios had loaned securities that were collateralized by cash. The cash collateral is invested by the custodian in a money market pooled account approved by the Adviser. Although risk is mitigated by the collateral, a Master Portfolio could experience a delay in recovering its securities and possible loss of income or value if the borrower fails to return them. The Master Portfolio receives interest on the collateral received as well as a fee for the securities loaned. The Master Portfolios will continue to receive dividends and interest on all securities loaned. Gain or loss in the fair value of the securities loaned that may occur during the term of the loan will be accounted for by the Master Portfolios. The value of the securities on loan and the value of the related collateral at December 31, 2008, were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Securities | | Collateral |
|
The Internet Portfolio | | $ | 9,471,644 | | | $ | 10,478,464 | |
The Global Portfolio | | | 90,227 | | | | 98,047 | |
The Paradigm Portfolio | | | 407,863,511 | | | | 418,498,897 | |
The Medical Portfolio | | | 4,413,275 | | | | 4,783,206 | |
The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio | | | 46,239,400 | | | | 50,956,896 | |
The Market Opportunities Portfolio | | | 14,428,361 | | | | 15,528,761 | |
The Water Infrastructure Portfolio | | | 2,744,778 | | | | 2,726,704 | |
The Multi-Disciplinary Portfolio | | | — | | | | — | |
6. Selected Financial Highlights
Financial highlights for the Master Portfolios were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Internet Portfolio |
| | For the
| | For the
| | For the
| | For the
| | For the
|
| | Year Ended
| | Year Ended
| | Year Ended
| | Year Ended
| | Year Ended
|
| | December 31,
| | December 31,
| | December 31,
| | December 31,
| | December 31,
|
| | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
|
Ratio of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reduction | | | 1.34% | | | | 1.34% | | | | 1.39% | | | | 1.45% | | | | 1.50% | |
After expense reduction | | | 1.34% | | | | 1.33% | | | | 1.33% | | | | 1.44% | | | | 1.44% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reduction | | | 1.59% | | | | 1.58% | | | | 0.17% | | | | 1.35% | | | | 1.30% | |
After expense reduction | | | 1.59% | | | | 1.59% | | | | 0.23% | | | | 1.36% | | | | 1.36% | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 19% | | | | 15% | | | | 11% | | | | 12% | | | | 42% | |
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December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Global Portfolio |
| | For the
| | For the
| | For the
| | For the
| | For the
|
| | Year Ended
| | Year Ended
| | Year Ended
| | Year Ended
| | Year Ended
|
| | December 31,
| | December 31,
| | December 31,
| | December 31,
| | December 31,
|
| | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
|
Ratio of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reduction | | | 2.46% | | | | 1.99% | | | | 1.62% | | | | 1.73% | | | | 1.78% | |
After expense reduction | | | 2.46% | | | | 1.98% | | | | 1.46% | | | | 1.72% | | | | 1.73% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reduction | | | 0.83% | | | | 3.73% | | | | 2.78% | | | | 4.30% | | | | 2.77% | |
After expense reduction | | | 0.83% | | | | 3.74% | | | | 2.94% | | | | 4.31% | | | | 2.82% | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 98% | | | | 22% | | | | 10% | | | | 2% | | | | 18% | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Paradigm Portfolio |
| | For the
| | For the
| | For the
| | For the
| | For the
|
| | Year Ended
| | Year Ended
| | Year Ended
| | Year Ended
| | Year Ended
|
| | December 31,
| | December 31,
| | December 31,
| | December 31,
| | December 31,
|
| | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
|
Ratio of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reduction | | | 1.33% | | | | 1.33% | | | | 1.40% | | | | 1.45% | | | | 1.52% | |
After expense reduction | | | 1.33% | | | | 1.33% | | | | 1.32% | | | | 1.40% | | | | 1.42% | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reduction | | | 0.86% | | | | 0.75% | | | | 0.85% | | | | 0.07% | | | | (0.18% | ) |
After expense reduction | | | 0.86% | | | | 0.75% | | | | 0.93% | | | | 0.12% | | | | (0.08% | ) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 34% | | | | 8% | | | | 3% | | | | 5% | | | | 52% | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Medical Portfolio |
| | For the
| | For the
| | For the
| | For the
| | For the
|
| | Year Ended
| | Year Ended
| | Year Ended
| | Year Ended
| | Year Ended
|
| | December 31,
| | December 31,
| | December 31,
| | December 31,
| | December 31,
|
| | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
|
Ratio of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reduction | | | 1.42% | | | | 1.49% | | | | 1.44% | | | | 1.50% | | | | 1.58% | |
After expense reduction | | | 1.42% | | | | 1.40% | | | | 1.34% | | | | 1.49% | | | | 1.57% | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reduction | | | 1.02% | | | | 0.42% | | | | 0.33% | | | | (0.17% | ) | | | (0.33% | ) |
After expense reduction | | | 1.02% | | | | 0.51% | | | | 0.43% | | | | (0.16% | ) | | | (0.32% | ) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 28% | | | | 38% | | | | 20% | | | | 2% | | | | 13% | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio |
| | For the
| | For the
| | For the
| | For the
| | For the
|
| | Year Ended
| | Year Ended
| | Year Ended
| | Year Ended
| | Year Ended
|
| | December 31,
| | December 31,
| | December 31,
| | December 31,
| | December 31,
|
| | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
|
Ratio of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reduction | | | 1.36% | | | | 1.34% | | | | 1.40% | | | | 1.48% | | | | 1.55% | |
After expense reduction | | | 1.36% | | | | 1.31% | | | | 1.27% | | | | 1.37% | | | | 1.21% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reduction | | | 0.51% | | | | 0.38% | | | | 0.30% | | | | 0.46% | | | | 1.51% | |
After expense reduction | | | 0.51% | | | | 0.41% | | | | 0.43% | | | | 0.57% | | | | 1.85% | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 16% | | | | 17% | | | | 6% | | | | 4% | | | | 96% | |
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December 31, 2008
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Kinetics Government
|
| | Money Market Portfolio |
| | For the
| | For the
| | For the
| | For the
| | For the
|
| | Year Ended
| | Year Ended
| | Year Ended
| | Year Ended
| | Year Ended
|
| | December 31,
| | December 31,
| | December 31,
| | December 31,
| | December 31,
|
| | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
|
Ratio of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reduction | | | 1.24% | | | | 2.22% | | | | 1.56% | | | | 1.37% | | | | 0.83% | |
After expense reduction | | | 1.24% | | | | 2.22% | | | | 1.17% | | | | 1.37% | | | | 0.83% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reduction | | | 0.33% | | | | 2.47% | | | | 3.13% | | | | 1.58% | | | | 0.18% | |
After expense reduction | | | 0.33% | | | | 2.47% | | | | 3.52% | | | | 1.58% | | | | 0.18% | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Market
|
| | Opportunities Portfolio |
| | For the
| | For the
| | January 31,
|
| | Year Ended
| | Year Ended
| | 2006ˆthrough
|
| | December 31,
| | December 31,
| | December 31,
|
| | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 |
|
Ratio of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reduction | | | 1.36% | | | | 1.44% | | | | 1.81% | (1) |
After expense reduction | | | 1.36% | | | | 1.44% | | | | 1.61% | (1) |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reduction | | | 1.25% | | | | 0.61% | | | | 0.16% | (1) |
After expense reduction | | | 1.25% | | | | 0.61% | | | | 0.36% | (1) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 77% | | | | 14% | | | | 0% | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | The Water
|
| | Infrastructure Portfolio |
| | For the
| | June 29,
|
| | Year Ended
| | 2007ˆthrough
|
| | December 31,
| | December 31,
|
| | 2008 | | 2007 |
|
Ratio of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reduction | | | 1.49% | | | | 2.01% | (1) |
After expense reduction | | | 1.49% | | | | 2.01% | (1) |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reduction | | | 1.27% | | | | 0.96% | (1) |
After expense reduction | | | 1.27% | | | | 0.96% | (1) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 66% | | | | 7% | |
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December 31, 2008
| | | | |
| | The Multi-
|
| | Disciplinary Portfolio
|
| | February 11, 2008ˆ
|
| | through
|
| | December 31, 2008 |
|
Ratio of expenses to average net assets: | | | | |
Before expense reduction | | | 5.09 | %(1) |
After expense reduction | | | 5.09 | %(1) |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | | |
Before expense reduction | | | (3.49 | )%(1) |
After expense reduction | | | (3.49 | )%(1) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | N/A | (2) |
| |
ˆ | Commencement of operations. |
(1) | Annualized. |
(2) | This Portfolio did not hold any long term securities during the period, therefore the portfolio turnover is not applicable. |
7. FAS 157 — Summary of Fair Value Exposure
In September 2006, FASB issued Standard No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”) effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. FAS 157 clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosure about the use of fair value measurements in an effort to make the measurement of fair value more consistent and comparable. The Portfolios have adopted FAS 157 effective January 1, 2008. A summary of the fair value hierarchy under FAS 157 is described below:
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Portfolios’ investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 — Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
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December 31, 2008
The Internet Portfolio
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Portfolio’s net assets as of December 31, 2008:
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Written
|
| | Investments in
| | Options
|
Description | | Securities | | Contracts |
|
Level 1 — Quoted prices | | $ | 83,354,913 | | | $ | 815,000 | |
Level 2 — Other significant observable inputs | | | 2,291,790 | | | | — | |
Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs | | | 634 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 85,647,337 | | | $ | 815,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
The Global Portfolio
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Portfolio’s net assets as of December 31, 2008:
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Written
|
| | Investments in
| | Options
|
Description | | Securities | | Contracts |
|
Level 1 — Quoted prices | | $ | 1,910,480 | | | $ | — | |
Level 2 — Other significant observable inputs | | | 71,930 | | | | — | |
Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs | | | 54,120 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 2,036,530 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
The Paradigm Portfolio
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Portfolio’s net assets as of December 31, 2008:
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Written
|
| | Investments in
| | Options
|
Description | | Securities | | Contracts |
|
Level 1 — Quoted prices | | $ | 1,518,366,717 | | | $ | — | |
Level 2 — Other significant observable inputs | | | 148,588,842 | | | | — | |
Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs | | | 12,901,309 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 1,679,856,868 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
The Medical Portfolio
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Portfolio’s net assets as of December 31, 2008:
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Written
|
| | Investments in
| | Options
|
Description | | Securities | | Contracts |
|
Level 1 — Quoted prices | | $ | 23,755,092 | | | $ | 1,040 | |
Level 2 — Other significant observable inputs | | | — | | | | — | |
Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 23,755,092 | | | $ | 1,040 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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December 31, 2008
The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Portfolio’s net assets as of December 31, 2008:
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Written
|
| | Investments in
| | Options
|
Description | | Securities | | Contracts |
|
Level 1 — Quoted prices | | $ | 250,288,933 | | | $ | 5,250 | |
Level 2 — Other significant observable inputs | | | 9,323,599 | | | | — | |
Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs | | | 6,301 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 259,618,833 | | | $ | 5,250 | |
| | | | | | | | |
The Government Money Market Portfolio
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Portfolio’s net assets as of December 31, 2008:
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Written
|
| | Investments in
| | Options
|
Description | | Securities | | Contracts |
|
Level 1 — Quoted prices | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Level 2 — Other significant observable inputs | | | 2,632,995 | | | | — | |
Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 2,632,995 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
The Market Opportunities Portfolio
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Portfolio’s net assets as of December 31, 2008:
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Written
|
| | Investments in
| | Options
|
Description | | Securities | | Contracts |
|
Level 1 — Quoted prices | | $ | 70,039,674 | | | $ | 407,500 | |
Level 2 — Other significant observable inputs | | | 1,914,496 | | | | — | |
Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 71,954,170 | | | $ | 407,500 | |
| | | | | | | | |
The Water Infrastructure Portfolio
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Portfolio’s net assets as of December 31, 2008:
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Written
|
| | Investments in
| | Options
|
Description | | Securities | | Contracts |
|
Level 1 — Quoted prices | | $ | 17,408,140 | | | $ | — | |
Level 2 — Other significant observable inputs | | | 145,757 | | | | — | |
Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 17,553,897 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
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December 31, 2008
The Multi-Disciplinary Portfolio
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Portfolio’s net assets as of December 31, 2008:
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Written
|
| | Investments in
| | Options
|
Description | | Securities | | Contracts |
|
Level 1 — Quoted prices | | $ | 40,350 | | | $ | 60,698 | |
Level 2 — Other significant observable inputs | | | 303,999 | | | | — | |
Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 344,349 | | | $ | 60,698 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Internet Portfolio | | The Global Portfolio |
| | Investments
| | Written Options
| | Investments
| | Written Options
|
Description | | in Securities | | Contracts | | in Securities | | Contracts |
|
Balance as of December 31, 2007 | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Accrued discounts/premiums | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Realized gain (loss)* | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Change in unrealized appreciation | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
(depreciation) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net purchases (sales) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Transfer in and/or out of Level 3 | | | 634 | | | | — | | | | 54,120 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance as of December 31, 2008 | | $ | 634 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 54,120 | | | $ | — | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | The Paradigm Portfolio | | The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio |
| | Investments
| | Written Options
| | Investments
| | Written Options
|
Description | | in Securities | | Contracts | | in Securities | | Contracts |
|
Balance as of December 31, 2007 | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Accrued discounts/premiums | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Realized gain (loss)* | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Change in unrealized appreciation | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
(depreciation) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net purchases (sales) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Transfer in and/or out of Level 3 | | | 12,901,309 | | | | — | | | | 6,301 | | | | — | |
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Balance as of December 31, 2008 | | $ | 12,901,309 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,301 | | | $ | — | |
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8. New Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2008, FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS 161”). SFAS 161 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. SFAS 161 is intended to improve financial reporting for derivative instruments by requiring enhanced disclosure that enables investors to understand how and why an entity uses derivatives, how derivative
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
December 31, 2008
instruments and hedging activities are accounted for, and how derivative instruments and related hedging activities affect an entity’s financial performance and financial position. Management is currently evaluating the implications of SFAS 161. The impact on the Portfolios’ financial statement disclosures, if any, is currently being assessed.
9. Information about Proxy Voting (Unaudited)
Information regarding how Kinetics Portfolios Trust votes proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge upon request by calling toll-free at 1-800-930-3828 or by accessing the Funds’ website at www.kineticsfund.com and by accessing the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Portfolios voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve month period ended June 30, is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll-free at 1-800-930-3828 or by accessing the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
10. Information about the Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited)
The Kinetics Portfolios Trust file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings for their first and third fiscal quarters with the SEC on Form N-Q. The Portfolios’ Form N-Q is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll-free at 1-800-930-3828. Furthermore, you can obtain the Form N-Q on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders of and Board of Trustees
Kinetics Portfolios Trust
Elmsford, New York
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of The Internet Portfolio, The Global Portfolio, The Paradigm Portfolio, The Medical Portfolio, The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio, The Kinetics Government Money Market Portfolio, The Market Opportunities Portfolio, The Water Infrastructure Portfolio, and The Multi-Disciplinary Portfolio, each a series of shares of Kinetics Portfolios Trust (the “Trust”), as of December 31, 2008, and the related statements of operations, the statements of changes in net assets and financial highlights for the periods indicated thereon. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Trust’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform, nor were the Portfolios required to have, an audit of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2008, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers were not received. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly in all material respects, the financial position of the above mentioned Portfolios as of December 31, 2008, the results of their operations,
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the changes in their net assets and financial highlights for the periods indicated thereon, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
TAIT, WELLER & BAKER LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
February 27, 2009
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST
Management of the Funds and the Portfolios
The management and affairs of the Funds and the Portfolios are supervised by the Board of Directors of the Company and the Board of Trustees of the Trust, respectively. Each Board consists of the same eight individuals, five of whom are not “interested persons” of the Company or the Trust as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Directors are fiduciaries for the Funds’ shareholders and are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland in this regard. The Trustees are fiduciaries for the Portfolios’ shareholders and are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware in this regard.
Each Board establishes policies for the operation of the Funds and the Portfolios and appoints the officers who conduct the daily business of the Funds and the Portfolios. Directors/Trustees of the Company and the Trust are listed below with their addresses, present positions with the Company and Trust, length of time served, principal occupations over at least the last five years, number of Funds and Portfolios overseen and any other Directorships held. The SAI includes additional information about the Funds’ officers and directors and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 1-800-930-3828.
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Management of the Funds and the Portfolios — (Continued)
Board of Directors/Board of Trustees
Independent Directors/Trustees
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| | | | | | Number of
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| | | | Term of Office/
| | Fund Complex**
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| | Position(s) with the
| | Length of
| | Overseen by
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Name and Address | | Company and Trust | | Time Served | | Trustee/Director | |
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John J. Sullivan Year Born: 1931 c/o Kinetics Asset Management, Inc. 555 Taxter Road Suite 175 Elmsford, New York, 10523 | | Independent Director/Trustee | | Indefinite/ Since 2000 | | | 18 | |
Steven T. Russell Year Born: 1964 c/o Kinetics Asset Management, Inc. 555 Taxter Road Suite 175 Elmsford, New York, 10523 | | Independent Director/Trustee | | Indefinite/ Since 2000 | | | 18 | |
Douglas Cohen, C.P.A Year Born: 1961 c/o Kinetics Asset Management, Inc. 555 Taxter Road Suite 175 Elmsford, New York, 10523 | | Independent Director/Trustee | | Indefinite/ Since 2000 | | | 18 | |
William J. Graham Year Born: 1962 c/o Kinetics Asset Management, Inc. 555 Taxter Road Suite 175 Elmsford, New York, 10523 | | Independent Director/Trustee | | Indefinite/ Since 2000 | | | 18 | |
Joseph E. Breslin Year Born: 1953 c/o Kinetics Asset Management, Inc. 555 Taxter Road Suite 175 Elmsford, New York, 10523
| | Independent Director/Trustee | | Indefinite/ Since 2000 | | | 18 | |
James M. Breen Year Born: 1959 c/o Kinetics Asset Management, Inc. 555 Taxter Road Suite 175 Elmsford, New York, 10523 | | Independent Director/Trustee | | Indefinite/ Since 2008 | | | 18 | |
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Principal Occupation During the Past Five Years | | Other Directorships Held by Trustee/Director |
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Retired; Senior Advisor, Long Term Credit Bank of Japan, Ltd.; Executive Vice President, Long Term Credit Bank Trust Company (1987-1999)
| | Director, The Kinetics Funds (a private investment company) (2003 to Present) |
Attorney and Counselor at Law, Partner, Law Firm of Russell and Fig (since September 2002); Steven Russell Law Firm (1994 to 2002); Professor of Business Law, Suffolk County Community College (1997 to Present) | | N/A |
Sunrise Credit Services, Inc. (2005 to Present); Wagner & Zwerman, LLP Certified Public Accountant (1997 to 2005); Leon D. Alpern & Co. (1985 to 1997)
| | Director, The Kinetics Funds (a private investment company) (1996 to Present) |
Attorney, William J. Graham, PC (2001 to Present); Bracken & Margolin, LLP (1997 to 2001)
| | N/A |
Chief Operating Officer, Central Park Credit Holdings, (2007-Present) Chief Operating Officer, Aladdin Capital Management (2005-2007); Independent Consultant Whitehall Asset Management (May 2003 to 2004); Consultant, Independence Community Bank (2003-2005); Senior Managing Director, Marketing & Sales, Whitehall Asset Management, a financial services company (1999 to May 2003) | | Director, AIP Alternative Strategies Fund |
Assistant Attache, Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) | | N/A |
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Management of the Funds and the Portfolios — (Continued)
Board of Directors/Board of Trustees (Continued)
Interested Directors/Trustees and Officers
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| | | | | | Number of
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| | | | | | Portfolios/Funds in
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| | | | Term of Office/
| | Fund Complex**
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| | Position(s) with the
| | Length of
| | Overseen by
| |
Name and Address | | Company and Trust | | Time Served | | Trustee/Director | |
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Murray Stahl* Year Born: 1953 c/o Kinetics Asset Management, Inc. 555 Taxter Road Suite 175 Elmsford, New York, 10523
| | Director/Trustee and Secretary | | Indefinite/ Since 2000 | | | 18 | |
Peter B. Doyle* Year Born: 1962 c/o Kinetics Asset Management, Inc. 555 Taxter Road Suite 175 Elmsford, New York, 10523
| | Director/Trustee, President and Chairman of the Board | | Indefinite/ Since 2002 | | | 18 | |
Leonid Polyakov* Year Born: 1959 c/o Kinetics Asset Management, Inc. 555 Taxter Road Suite 175 Elmsford, New York, 10523 | | Director/Trustee and Treasurer | | Indefinite/ Since 2002 | | | 18 | |
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* | Directors/Trustees who are considered “interested persons” as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act because of their association with the Adviser. |
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| | Principal Occupation During the Past Five Years | | Other Directorships Held by Trustee/Director |
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| | Chairman, The FRMO Corp. (2001 to Present) (provides consulting services to private investment funds and research services with respect to marketable securities); Chairman, Horizon Asset Management, an investment adviser (1994 to Present); Director of Research, Kinetics Asset Management and Kinetics Mutual Funds, Inc. | | Chairman of Horizon Asset Management; Chairman of FRMO Corporation |
| | President, Kinetics Asset Management and Kinetics Fund Distributors, Inc. (2002 to Present); Director, Kinetics Advisers, LLC (2000 to Present); Director and Officer, Horizon Asset Management, Inc. (1994 to Present); Chief Investment Strategist, Kinetics Asset Management and Kinetics Mutual Funds, Inc. (1998 to Present) | | Director, The Kinetics Funds (a private investment company) (2001 to Present); Director and Officer of FRMO Corporation |
| | CFO, Kinetics Asset Management, Inc. (2000 to Present); President, Kinetics Funds Distributor, Inc. (2002 to Present); Director, Kinetics Advisers, LLC (2000 to Present); CFO, KBD Securities, LLC (2000 to Present); Vice-President, JP Morgan (1997 to 2000) | | Director, The Kinetics Funds (a private investment company) (2001 to Present) |
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** | The term “fund complex” refers to the Company and the Trust, which hold themselves out as related for investment purposes. |
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. & KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST
Privacy Policy
We collect the following nonpublic personal information about you:
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| • | Information we receive from you on or in applications or other forms, correspondence, or conversations, including, but not limited to, your name, address, phone number, social security number, assets, income and date of birth; and |
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| • | Information about your transactions with us, our affiliates, or others, including, but not limited to, your account number and balance, payments history, parties to transactions, cost basis information, and other financial information. |
We do not disclose any nonpublic personal information about our current or former shareholders to nonaffiliated third parties, except as permitted by law. For example, we are permitted by law to disclose all of the information we collect, as described above, to our transfer agent to process your transactions. Furthermore, we restrict access to your nonpublic personal information to those persons who require such information to provide products or services to you. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards that comply with federal standards to guard your nonpublic personal information.
In the event that you hold shares of the fund(s) through a financial intermediary, including, but not limited to, a broker-dealer, bank, or trust company, the privacy policy of your financial intermediary would govern how your nonpublic personal information would be shared with nonaffiliated third parties.
Kinetics Mutual
Funds, Inc.
615 East Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
INVESTMENT ADVISER AND
SHAREHOLDER SERVICING AGENT
Kinetics Asset Management, Inc.
555 Taxter Road
Suite 175
Elmsford, NY 10523
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Tait, Weller & Baker LLP
1818 Market Street
Suite 2400
Philadelphia, PA 19103
DISTRIBUTOR
Kinetics Funds Distributor, Inc.
555 Taxter Road
Suite 175
Elmsford, NY 10523
ADMINISTRATOR
FUND ACCOUNTANT AND
TRANSFER AGENT
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
615 East Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
CUSTODIAN
U.S. Bank, N.A.
Custody Operations
1555 River Center Drive, Suite 302
Milwaukee, WI 53212
THIS MATERIAL MUST BE PRECEDED OR
ACCOMPANIED BY A PROSPECTUS
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
The registrant has adopted a code of ethics (“Code of Ethics”) that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer. The registrant has not granted any waivers from any provisions of the code of ethics during the period covered by this report. A copy of the registrant’s Code of Ethics is filed herewith.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
The registrant’s board of trustees/directors has determined that there is at least one audit committee financial expert serving on its audit committee. Mr. Douglas Cohen and Mr. Joseph Breslin are the “audit committee financial experts” and are considered to be “independent” as each term is defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Items 4(a) to 4(d).
The registrant has engaged its principal accountant to perform audit services, audit-related services, tax services and other services during the past two fiscal years. “Audit services” refers to performing an audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the principal accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years. “Audit-related services” refers to the assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit. “Tax services” refers to services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning. “Other services” refers to products and services provided by the principal accountant other than audit services, audit-related services and tax services. The following table details the aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years for audit services, audit-related services, tax fees and other services by the principal accountant.
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| | FYE 12/31/2008 | | FYE 12/31/2007 | | FYE 12/31/2008 | | FYE 12/31/2007 |
| | Kinetics Portfolios | | Kinetics Portfolios | | Kinetics Mutual | | Kinetics Mutual |
| | Trust | | Trust | | Funds | | Funds |
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Audit Fees | | | 76,000 | | | | 67,200 | | | | 76,000 | | | | 67,200 | |
Audit-Related Fees | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
Tax Fees | | | 21,500 | | | | 18,800 | | | | 21,500 | | | | 20,300 | |
All Other Fees | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
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Items 4(e) to 4(h).
(e)(1) The audit committee does not have pre-approval policies and procedures. Instead, the audit committee or sub-audit committee approves on a case-by-case basis each audit or non-audit service before the principal accountant is engaged by the registrant to provide such service.
(e)(2) There were no services approved by the audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
(f) The percentage of hours expended on the principal accountant’s engagement to audit the registrant’s financial statements for the most recent fiscal year that were attributed to work performed by persons other than the principal accountant’s full-time, permanent employees was zero percent (0%).
(g) The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant’s principal accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for each of the last two fiscal years of the registrant was $0 and $0 for Kinetics Mutual Funds, Inc. and Kinetics Portfolios Trust, respectively, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 and $0 and $0 for Kinetics Mutual Funds, Inc. and Kinetics Portfolios Trust, respectively, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
(h) Not applicable as the response to (g) of this item is none.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable to registrants who are not listed issuers (as defined in Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).
Item 6. Schedule of Investments.
The Schedule of Investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
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Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
Not Applicable.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) | | The Registrant’s President/Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer/Chief 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 the evaluation of these 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. |
(b) | | There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Item 12. Exhibits.
(a) (1) Code of Ethics is filed herewith.
(2) Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.
(3) Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
(b) Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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(Registrant) Kinetics Mutual Funds, Inc. & Kinetics Portfolios Trust | |
By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Peter B. Doyle | |
| Peter B. Doyle, President | |
Date March 6, 2009
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Peter B. Doyle | |
| Peter B. Doyle, President | |
Date March 6, 2009
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By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Leonid Polyakov | |
| Leonid Polyakov, Treasurer | |
Date March 6, 2009
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* | | Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature. |
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