U.S. Global Investors (GROW) 10-K 17 Sep 15 2015 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Sep. 04, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	U S GLOBAL INVESTORS INC
Trading Symbol	GROW
Entity Central Index Key	754,811
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--06-30
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Common Class A [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		13,264,590
Entity Public Float			$ 25,326,808
Common Class B [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		0
Common Class C [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		2,069,127
Entity Public Float			$ 1,142

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 3,507	$ 5,910
Trading securities, at fair value	[1]	15,640	17,817
Receivables		1,837	2,513
Prepaid expenses		410	525
Deferred tax asset		0	51
Total Current Assets		21,394	26,816
Net Property and Equipment		2,736	3,024
Other Assets
Deferred tax asset, long-term		0	298
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value		4,263	6,196
Other investments		2,303	1,413
Intangible assets, net		41	86
Other assets, long term		33	13
Total Other Assets		6,640	8,006
Total Assets		30,770	37,846
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable		119	219
Accrued compensation and related costs		456	581
Dividends payable		231	232
Other accrued expenses		821	1,064
Total liabilities held related to discontinued operations		0	47
Total Current Liabilities		$ 1,627	$ 2,143
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 19)
Shareholders’ Equity
Additional paid-in-capital		$ 15,694	$ 15,669
Treasury stock, class A shares at cost; 555,786 and 501,518 shares at June 30, 2015, and June 30, 2014, respectively		(1,464)	(1,280)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(483)	906
Retained earnings		14,423	19,376
Total U.S. Global Investors, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity		28,569	35,070
Non-Controlling Interest in Subsidiary		574	633
Total Shareholders’ Equity		29,143	35,703
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity		30,770	37,846
Common Class A [Member]
Shareholders’ Equity
Common stock, value		347	347
Common Class B [Member]
Shareholders’ Equity
Common stock, value		0	0
Common Class C [Member]
Shareholders’ Equity
Common stock, value		$ 52	$ 52
[1]	Unrealized and realized gains and losses on trading securities are included in earnings in the statement of operations.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Common Class A [Member]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.025	$ 0.025
Common stock, shares authorized	28,000,000	28,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	13,866,421	13,866,361
Treasury stock, shares	555,786	501,518
Common Class B [Member]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.025	$ 0.025
Common stock, shares authorized	4,500,000	4,500,000
Common stock, shares issued	0	0
Common Class C [Member]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.025	$ 0.025
Common stock, shares authorized	3,500,000	3,500,000
Common stock, shares issued	2,069,127	2,069,187

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPER

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Operating Revenues
Advisory fees	$ 6,682	$ 7,760	$ 12,189
Distribution fees	1,408	1,974	2,817
Shareholder services fees	630	931	1,383
Administrative services fees	651	774	929
Operating revenue	9,371	11,439	17,318
Operating Expenses
Employee compensation and benefits	5,890	6,806	8,345
General and administrative	4,275	5,261	5,371
Platform fees	2,056	1,903	2,663
Advertising	411	615	862
Depreciation and amortization	327	256	268
Operating expenses, Total	12,959	14,841	17,509
Operating Loss	(3,588)	(3,402)	(191)
Other Income
Investment income	434	2,145	208
Equity in earnings of Galileo	0	20	54
Total Other Income	434	2,165	262
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	(3,154)	(1,237)	71
Provision for Federal Income Taxes
Tax expense (benefit)	822	(517)	100
Loss from Continuing Operations	(3,976)	(720)	(29)
Discontinued Operations
Loss from operations of discontinued transfer agent	0	(368)	(250)
Tax benefit	0	(125)	(85)
Loss from Discontinued Operations	0	(243)	(165)
Net Loss	(3,976)	(963)	(194)
Less: Net Income Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest	54	7	0
Net income (loss) attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc.	$ (4,030)	$ (970)	$ (194)
Basic
Loss from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ (0.26)	$ (0.04)	$ 0
Loss from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0	(0.02)	(0.01)
Net income (loss) attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (in dollars per share)	(0.26)	(0.06)	(0.01)
Diluted
Loss from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	(0.26)	(0.04)	0
Loss from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0	(0.02)	(0.01)
Net income (loss) attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (in dollars per share)	$ (0.26)	$ (0.06)	$ (0.01)
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding (shares)	15,399,831	15,459,022	15,482,612
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding (shares)	15,399,831	15,459,022	15,482,612

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net Income (Loss)
Net Loss Attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc.	$ (4,030)	$ (970)	$ (194)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax:
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities arising during period	(1,000)	923	350
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income	(227)	(687)	(164)
Net change from available-for-sale investments, net of tax	(1,227)	236	186
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(248)	27	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(1,475)	263	186
Comprehensive Loss	(5,505)	(707)	(8)
Less: Comprehensive Income Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest	(86)	9	0
Comprehensive Loss Attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc.	$ (5,419)	$ (716)	$ (8)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAR

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Non-controlling Interest [Member]	Common Class A [Member]Common Stock [Member]	Common Class C [Member]Common Stock [Member]
Beginning balance at Jun. 30, 2012	$ 38,710	$ 15,548	$ (1,107)	$ 466	$ 23,404	$ 0	$ 347	$ 52
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Purchases of Common Stock (class A)	(174)		(174)
Issuance of stock under ESPP of shares of Common Stock (class A)	185	69	116
Dividends declared	(1,937)				(1,937)
Stock bonuses	64	28	36
Stock-based compensation expense	9	9
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	186			186
Net loss	(194)				(194)
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2013	36,849	15,654	(1,129)	652	21,273	0	347	52
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Purchases of Common Stock (class A)	(289)		(289)
Issuance of stock under ESPP of shares of Common Stock (class A)	156	27	129
Dividends declared	(927)				(927)
Stock bonuses	11	2	9
Stock-based compensation expense	(14)	(14)
Galileo acquisition - non-controlling interest	617					617
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	263			254		9
Net loss	(963)				(970)	7
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2014	35,703	15,669	(1,280)	906	19,376	633	347	52
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Purchases of Common Stock (class A)	(292)		(292)
Issuance of stock under ESPP of shares of Common Stock (class A)	121	23	98
Dividends declared	(923)				(923)
Stock bonuses	12	2	10
Distribution to non-controlling interests in subsidiary	(27)					(27)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	(1,475)			(1,389)		(86)
Net loss	(3,976)				(4,030)	54
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2015	$ 29,143	$ 15,694	$ (1,464)	$ (483)	$ 14,423	$ 574	$ 347	$ 52

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHA7

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Class A common stock purchased (shares)	95,251	93,351	55,052
Purchases of stock under ESPP, shares	37,383	52,191	48,679
Common Class A [Member]
Common stock outstanding, Shares	13,866,421	13,866,361	13,865,021	13,862,505
Class A common stock purchased (shares)	95,251	93,351	55,052
Number of shares issued as result of stock conversion	60	1,340	2,516
Common Class C [Member]
Common stock outstanding, Shares	2,069,127	2,069,187	2,070,527	2,073,043
Number of shares converted	60	1,340	2,516

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net loss	$ (3,976)	$ (963)	$ (194)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	327	259	275
Net recognized loss on disposal of property and equipment	26	26	0
Net recognized loss (gain) on securities	(313)	(878)	26
Gain on acquisition of Galileo	0	(290)	0
Net income from equity method investment	0	(20)	(54)
Provision for deferred taxes	807	387	9
Stock bonuses	12	11	64
Stock-based compensation expense	0	1	9
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	655	(634)	617
Prepaid expenses	86	109	1
Trading securities	2,176	(13,222)	213
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(472)	25	(505)
Total adjustments	3,304	(14,226)	655
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(672)	(15,189)	461
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchase of property and equipment	(40)	(30)	(39)
Purchase of Galileo shares	0	0	(600)
Cash acquired in excess of payment to acquire Galileo shares	0	1,236	0
Purchase of available-for-sale securities	(186)	(1,317)	(473)
Purchase of other investments	(1,000)	(1,187)	0
Proceeds on sale of available-for-sale securities	795	5,305	744
Proceeds from other investment	5	0	0
Return of capital on investments	36	43	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(390)	4,050	(368)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Issuance of common stock	121	156	185
Repurchases of common stock	(292)	(289)	(174)
Distributions to non-controlling interests in subsidiary	(27)	0	0
Dividends paid	(924)	(928)	(2,632)
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,122)	(1,061)	(2,621)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(219)	25	0
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(2,403)	(12,175)	(2,528)
Beginning cash and cash equivalents	5,910	18,085	20,613
Ending cash and cash equivalents	3,507	5,910	18,085
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
Cash paid for income taxes	$ 8	$ 0	$ 118

Organization

Organization	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Organization	ORGANIZATION U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (the “Company” or “U.S. Global”) serves as investment adviser to U.S. Global Investors funds (“USGIF” or the “Fund(s)”), a Delaware statutory trust that is a no-load, open-end investment company offering shares in numerous mutual funds to the investing public. The Company also provides administrative services and distribution to USGIF and through December 6, 2013, provided transfer agency functions. For these services, the Company receives fees from USGIF. The Company also provides advisory services to offshore clients and an SEC registered exchange traded fund (“ETF”). Effective June 1, 2014, the Company holds a controlling interest in Galileo Global Equity Advisors Inc. (“Galileo”), a privately held Toronto-based asset management firm. See Note 2 Significant Accounting Policies and Note 3 Business Combination for additional information on the acquisition of controlling interest of Galileo. U.S. Global formed the following companies to provide transfer agent and distribution services to USGIF: United Shareholder Services, Inc. (“USSI”) and U.S. Global Brokerage, Inc. (“USGB”). The Company formed three subsidiaries utilized primarily for corporate investment purposes: U.S. Global Investors (Guernsey) Limited (“USGG”), incorporated in Guernsey (on August 3, 2013, USGG was dissolved); U.S. Global Investors (Bermuda) Limited (“USBERM”), incorporated in Bermuda; and U.S. Global Investors (Canada) Limited (“USCAN”), formed in March 2013. In July 2013, the Company created U.S. Global Indices, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, of which the Company is the sole member, to provide indexing services to exchange-traded funds managed by the Company.

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies	SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Principles of Consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries: USSI, USGB, USGG, USBERM, USCAN and U.S. Global Indices, LLC. In addition, effective June 1, 2014, the Company, through USCAN, completed its purchase of an additional 15 percent interest in Galileo from the company’s founder, Michael Waring. This additional investment brings USCAN’s ownership to 65 percent of the issued and outstanding shares of Galileo and represents a controlling interest of Galileo. With the additional investment, the Company expects to increase its presence in Canada. Galileo is consolidated with USCAN and the non-controlling interest in this subsidiary is included in “non-controlling interest in subsidiary” in the equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 3 Business Combination for additional information. After the purchase of the additional interest, Galileo changed its fiscal year end from December 31 to June 30, effective June 30, 2014, to correspond to the Company’s year end. This change was treated as a change in accounting principle. The Company’s evaluation for consolidation includes whether entities in which it has an interest are variable interest entities (“VIEs”) and whether the Company is the primary beneficiary of any VIEs identified in its analysis. A VIE is an entity in which either (a) the equity investment at risk is not sufficient to permit the entity to finance its own activities without additional financial support or (b) the group of holders of the equity investment at risk lacks certain characteristics of a controlling financial interest. The primary beneficiary is the entity that has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses of or right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. If the VIE qualifies for the investment company deferral, the primary beneficiary is the entity that has the obligation to absorb a majority of the expected losses or the right to receive the majority of the residual returns. The Company holds variable interests in, but is not deemed to be the primary beneficiary of, the funds it advises. The Company has determined that these entities qualify for the Investment Company deferral in ASC 810-10-65-2 (aa) and thus determines whether it is the primary beneficiary of these entities by virtue of its exposure to the expected losses and expected residual returns of the entity. The Company’s interests in these entities consist of the Company’s direct ownership therein, which in each case is insignificant to the total ownership of the fund, and any fees earned but uncollected. In the ordinary course of business, the Company may choose to waive certain fees or assume operating expenses of the funds it advises for competitive, regulatory or contractual reasons (see No te 6 Investment Management and Other Fees f or information regarding fee waivers). The Company has not provided financial support to any of these entities outside the ordinary course of business. The Company’s risk of loss with respect to these managed entities is limited to the carrying value of its investments in, and fees receivable from, the entities. The Company does not consolidate these VIEs because it is not the primary beneficiary of these VIEs. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain amounts have been reclassified for comparative purposes. Business Combinations. Business combinations are accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. Results of operations of an acquired business are included from the date of acquisition. Management estimates the fair value of the acquired assets, including identifiable intangible assets, assumed liabilities, and non-controlling interest in the acquiree based on their estimated fair values as of the date of acquisition. Any excess acquisition date fair value of the consideration transferred over fair value of the acquired net assets, if any, is recorded as “goodwill” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Any excess fair value of the acquired net assets over the acquisition date fair value of the consideration transferred is recorded as a gain on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Cash and Cash Equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Investments. The Company classifies its investments based on intent at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designation as of each reporting period date. The Company records security transactions on trade date. Realized gains (losses) from security transactions are calculated on the first-in/first-out cost basis, unless otherwise identifiable, and are recorded in earnings on the date of sale. Trading Securities. Securities that are purchased and held principally for the purpose of selling in the near term are classified as trading securities and reported at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on these securities are included in Investment income (loss). Held-to-Maturity Securities. Investments in debt securities that are purchased with the intent and ability to hold until maturity are classified as held-to-maturity and measured at amortized cost. The Company currently has no investments in held-to-maturity securities. Available-for-sale Securities. Investments that are neither trading securities nor held-to-maturity securities and for which the Company does not have significant influence are classified as available-for-sale securities and reported at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on these available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings, reported net of tax as a separate component of shareholders’ equity, and recorded in earnings on the date of sale. The Company evaluates its available-for-sale investments for other-than-temporary decline in value on a periodic basis. This may exist when the fair value of an investment security has been below the current value for an extended period of time. When a security in the Company’s investment portfolio has an unrealized loss in fair value that is deemed to be other than temporary, the Company reduces the book value of such security to its current fair value, recognizing the credit related decline as a realized loss in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and a revised GAAP cost basis for the security is established. For available-for-sale securities with declines in value deemed other than temporary, the unrealized loss recorded net of tax in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is realized as a charge to net income. Other Investments. Other investments consist of equity investments in entities over which the Company is unable to exercise significant influence and which do not have readily determinable fair values. These equity investments are accounted for under the cost method of accounting and evaluated for impairment. The Company considers many factors in determining impairment, including the severity and duration of the decline in value below cost, the Company’s interest and ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient for an anticipated recovery in value, and the financial condition and specific events related to the issuer. Equity Method Investments . Investments classified as equity method consist of investments in companies in which the Company is able to exercise significant influence but not control. Under the equity method of accounting, the Company’s proportional share of investee’s underlying net income or loss is recorded as a component of “other income” with a corresponding increase or decrease to the carrying value of the investment. Distributions received from the investee reduce the Company’s carrying value of the investment. These investments are evaluated for impairment if events or circumstances arise that indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. No impairment was recognized for the Company’s equity method investment during the years presented. No investments were held at June 30, 2015 or 2014 that are accounted for using the equity method. See Note 3 Business Combination for further information. Fair Value of Financial Instruments. The financial instruments of the Company are reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at market or fair values or at carrying amounts that approximate fair values. Receivables. Receivables consist primarily of monthly advisory and other fees owed to the Company by USGIF as well as receivables related to ETF and offshore investment advisory fees. Receivables also include advisory fees owed to Galileo by the funds and clients it manages. Management considers various factors including current sales amounts, historical charge-offs and specific accounts identified as high risk. Uncollectible accounts receivable, if any, are charged against the allowance for doubtful accounts when all reasonable efforts to collect the amounts due have been exhausted. The Company had no allowance for doubtful accounts as of June 30, 2015 , and 2014 . Property and Equipment. Fixed assets are recorded at cost. Except for Galileo, depreciation for fixed assets is recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of each asset as follows: furniture and equipment are depreciated over 3 to 10 years, and the building and related improvements are depreciated over 14 to 40 years. Galileo fixed assets, consisting of furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements, are depreciated over 2 to 5 years. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets. The Company reviews property and equipment and other long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate the net book values of the assets may not be recoverable. Impairment is indicated when the assets’ net book value is less than fair value of the asset. If this occurs, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between the fair value and net book value. Factors that indicate potential impairment include: a significant decrease in the market value of the asset or a significant change in the asset’s physical condition or use. No impairments of long-lived assets were recorded during the years included in these financial statements. Intangible Asset. An intangible asset, consisting of a non-compete agreement, acquired in connection with the acquisition of Galileo shares effective June 1, 2014 , is recorded at fair value determined using a discounted cash flow model as of the date of acquisition. The discounted cash flow model included various factors to project future cash flows expected to be generated from the asset, including: (1) an estimated rate of change for underlying managed assets; (2) expected revenue per managed assets; (3) incremental operating expenses; and (4) a discount rate. Management estimates a rate of change for underlying managed assets based on an estimated net redemption or sales rate. Expected revenue per managed assets and incremental operating expenses of the acquired assets are generally based on contract terms. The Company has determined that the non-compete agreement has a finite useful life. The Company will amortize this finite-lived identifiable intangible asset on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life, currently expected to be approximately 2 years. Management periodically evaluates the remaining useful lives and carrying values of intangible assets to determine whether events and circumstances indicate that a change in the useful life or impairment in value may have occurred. Indicators of impairment monitored by management include a decline in the level of managed assets, changes to contractual provisions underlying the intangible assets and reductions in underlying operating cash flows. Should there be an indication of a change in the useful life or impairment in value of the finite-lived intangible asset, the Company compares the carrying value of the asset and its related useful life to the projected discounted cash flows expected to be generated from the underlying managed assets over its remaining useful life to determine whether impairment has occurred. If the carrying value of the asset exceeds the discounted cash flows, the asset is written down to its fair value determined using discounted cash flows. Non-Controlling Interests. The Company reports “non-controlling interest in subsidiary” as equity, separate from parent’s equity, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. In addition, the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations includes “net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest.” Treasury Stock. Treasury stock purchases are accounted for under the cost method. The subsequent issuances of these shares are accounted for based on their weighted-average cost basis. Stock-Based Compensation. Stock-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award, and the cost is recognized as expense ratably over the award’s vesting period. Income Taxes. The Company and its non-Canadian subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return. USCAN and Galileo file separate tax returns in Canada. Provisions for income taxes include deferred taxes for temporary differences in the bases of assets and liabilities for financial and tax purposes resulting from the use of the liability method of accounting for income taxes. The liability method requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance in cases where it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. As of June 30, 2015 , the Company did not have any accrued interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions. The tax years from 2011 through 2014 remain open to examination by the U.S. Federal tax jurisdictions to which the Company is subject. The tax years from 2008 through 2014 remain open to examination by the non-U.S. Federal tax jurisdictions to which the Company is subject. Revenue Recognition. The Company earns substantially all of its revenues from advisory, distribution services, and administrative fees that are calculated as a percentage of assets under management and are recorded as revenue as services are performed. Offshore advisory client contracts provide for monthly management fees, in addition to performance fees. The advisory contract for the equity funds within USGIF provides for a performance fee on the base advisory fee that are calculated and recorded monthly. Shareholder services fees are based on the assets of the funds held through institutions. Revenue shown on the Consolidated Statements of Operations is net of fee waivers. Dividends and Interest. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date, and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Both dividends and interest income are included in investment income. Advertising Costs. The Company expenses advertising costs as they are incurred. Certain sales materials, which are considered tangible assets, are capitalized and then expensed during the period in which they are distributed. Net advertising expenditures were $411,000 ; $615,000 ; and $862,000 during fiscal years 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , respectively. Foreign Exchange. The balance sheets of certain foreign subsidiaries of the Company and certain foreign-denominated investment products are translated at the current exchange rate as of the end of the accounting period and the related income or loss is translated at the average exchange rate in effect during the period. Net exchange gains and losses resulting from these translations are excluded from income and are recorded in “accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Investment transactions denominated in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the exchange rate on the date of the transaction and any related gain or loss is included in “investment income (loss)” on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Use of Estimates. The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Earnings Per Share. The Company computes and presents earnings per share attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings Per Share . Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution of EPS that could occur if options to issue common stock were exercised. The Company has two classes of common stock with outstanding shares. Both classes share equally in dividend and liquidation preferences. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”), net of tax is reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity and includes the unrealized gains and losses on securities classified as available-for-sale and foreign currency translation adjustments. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In April 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements and Property, Plant, and Equipment - Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (“ASU 2014-08”) . ASU 2014-08 will become effective for the Company on July 1, 2015. Management is evaluating the ASU and its potential impact on the financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”), which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 defines a five-step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing U.S. GAAP. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods therein, using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures). We are currently evaluating the impact of our pending adoption of ASU 2014-09 on our consolidated financial statements and have not yet determined the method by which we will adopt the standard in 2018. In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern (“ASU 2014-15”). This update requires an entity's management to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued (or within one year after the date that the financial statements are available to be issued when applicable). When conditions or events raise substantial doubts about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, management shall disclose: i) the principal conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern; ii) management's evaluation of the significance of those conditions or events in relation to the entity's ability to meet its obligations; and iii) management's plans that are intended to mitigate the conditions or events - and whether or not those plans alleviate the substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. ASU 2014-15 is effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and early application is permitted. Management does not currently anticipate that this update will have any impact on the Company’s financial statement disclosures. In November 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-17, Business Combinations: Pushdown Accounting (“ASU 2014-17”). ASU 2014-17 provides companies with the option to apply pushdown accounting in its separate financial statements upon occurrence of an event in which an acquirer obtains control of the acquired entity. The election to apply pushdown accounting can be made either in the period in which the change of control occurred, or in a subsequent period. If the election is made in a subsequent period, it would be considered a change in accounting principle and treated in accordance with Topic 250, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections . ASU 2014-17 became effective for the Company on November 18, 2014. The adoption of ASU 2014-17 was not material to the consolidated financial statements. In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis (“ASU 2015-02”), which amends the consolidation requirements in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810, Consolidation. This standard modifies existing consolidation guidance for reporting organizations that are required to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities. ASU 2015-02 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2015, and requires either a retrospective or a modified retrospective approach to adoption. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements, as well as the available transition methods. In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-07, Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent) (“ ASU 2015-07”). ASU 2015-07 removes the requirement to categorize within the fair value hierarchy all investments for which fair value is measured using the NAV per share practical expedient. The update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and early adoption is permitted. The update requires the retrospective adoption approach. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.

Business Combination

Business Combination	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combination	BUSINESS COMBINATION Effective March 31, 2013 , the Company, through USCAN, purchased 50 percent of the issued and outstanding shares of Galileo Global Equity Advisors, Inc., a privately held Toronto-based asset management firm, for $600,000 cash. Effective June 1, 2014 , the Company, through USCAN, completed its purchase of an additional 15 percent interest in Galileo from the company’s founder, Michael Waring, for $180,000 cash. This strategic investment brought USCAN’s ownership to 65 percent of the issued and outstanding shares of Galileo, which represents a controlling interest of Galileo. Through Galileo, the Company expects to increase its presence in Canada. The non-controlling interest in this subsidiary is included in “non-controlling interest in subsidiaries” in the equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Frank Holmes, CEO, and Susan McGee, President and General Counsel, serve as directors of Galileo. From March 31, 2013 , to June 1, 2014 , the Company accounted for its interest in Galileo under the equity method with its share of Galileo’s profit or loss recognized in earnings. $20,000 and $54,000 was included in other income in fiscal year 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company accounted for the June 1, 2014 , Galileo share purchase using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires, among other things, that the fair values of assets acquired, including an intangible asset, and liabilities assumed, along with the fair value of the non-controlling interest in the subsidiary, be recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the acquisition date. Business combinations achieved in stages also must value prior investments at fair value. A $161,000 increase in fair value of the Company’s initial investment was recognized as a gain and included in investment income in fiscal year 2014. The Company recognized a gain of $129,000 on the June 1, 2014 , purchase since the fair value of the net assets acquired was greater than the fair value of consideration given. This gain was also included in investment income in fiscal 2014. The Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2014, reflects the purchase price allocations based on an assessment of the fair value of the assets acquired, liabilities assumed and non-controlling interest in subsidiary. The table below presents the purchase price allocation as of the June 1, 2014 , acquisition date: (dollars in thousands) Fair value of acquisition components Current assets $ 1,788 Property and equipment 149 Intangible asset re: non-compete agreement 90 Other noncurrent assets 13 Current liabilities (278 ) Non-controlling interest in subsidiary (617 ) Gain on purchase of 15% (129 ) $ 1,016 Fair value of consideration as of June 1, 2014 Fair value of March 31, 2013 initial investment for 50% of stock $ 836 June 1, 2014 acquisition for 15% of stock for cash 180 $ 1,016 The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated results of operations for the years ended 2014 and 2013 are presented as if the Galileo acquisition had been completed on July 1, 2012. The unaudited pro forma results do not include any adjustments to eliminate the impact of cost savings or other synergies that may result from the acquisition. In addition, the unaudited pro forma results of operations do not purport to be indicative of the actual results that would have been achieved by the combined company for the periods presented or that may be achieved by the combined company in the future. The information below reflects certain nonrecurring adjustments to remove the Company’s equity in earnings of Galileo and include amortization of the intangible asset. Year Ended June 30, (dollars in thousands) 2014 2013 Operating revenues $ 13,771 $ 20,234 Net loss (856 ) (13 ) Net loss attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (916 ) (99 ) Net Loss per Share Loss from continuing operations - basic $ (0.04 ) $ 0.00 Loss from continuing operations - diluted (0.04 ) 0.00 Post-Acquisition Financial Information The following amounts associated with the acquisition of Galileo, subsequent to the June 1, 2014 , effective date, are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations: Year Ended June 30, (dollars in thousands) 2014 Total revenues $ 234 Net income 18 Net income attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. 12 Costs associated with the acquisition 1 33 1. Costs associated with the Galileo acquisition are included in general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS The Company’s Board of Directors formally agreed on August 23, 2013, to exit the transfer agency business so that the Company could focus more on its core strength of investment management. USSI served as transfer agent until conversion to a third-party transfer agent on December 9, 2013. The transfer agency results, together with expenses associated with discontinuing transfer agency operations, are reflected as “discontinued operations” in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and are therefore, excluded from continuing operations results. These expenses include approximately $65,000 of expenses related to leased equipment that will not be utilized. Comparative periods shown in the Consolidated Financial Statements have been adjusted to conform to this presentation. As of June 30, 2015 , remaining liabilities related to the transfer agency business were immaterial. The components of loss from discontinued operations were as follows: Year Ended June 30, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Operating revenue $ — $ 529 $ 1,348 Operating expenses — 897 1,598 Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes — (368 ) (250 ) Income tax benefit — (125 ) (85 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax $ — $ (243 ) $ (165 )

Investments

Investments	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Investments	INVESTMENTS As of June 30, 2015 , the Company held investments with a fair value of $19.9 million and a cost basis of $21.1 million . The market value of these investments is approximately 64.7 percent of the Company’s total assets. In addition, the Company held other investments of $2.3 million accounted for under the cost method of accounting. Investments in securities classified as trading are reflected as current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at their fair market value. Unrealized gains and losses on trading securities are included in earnings in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Investments in securities classified as available-for-sale, which may not be readily marketable but have readily determinable fair values, are reflected as non-current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at their fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income (loss) as a separate component of shareholders’ equity until realized. Other investments consist of equity investments in entities over which the Company is unable to exercise significant influence and which do not have readily determinable fair values. These equity investments are accounted for under the cost method of accounting and evaluated for impairment. The Company considers many factors in determining impairment, including the severity and duration of the decline in value below cost, the Company’s interest and ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient for an anticipated recovery in value, and the financial condition and specific events related to the issuer. When an impairment of an equity security is determined to be other-than-temporary, the impairment is recognized in earnings. In December 2013, the shareholders of the U.S. Government Securities Savings Fund approved a proposal resulting in the conversion of the fund from a money market fund to a U.S. Government ultra-short bond fund that is not a money market fund. The fund was renamed U.S. Government Securities Ultra-Short Bond Fund (“Government Fund”). Prior to the conversion, while the fund was a money market fund, the amount held in the fund was classified as a cash equivalent. After the conversion, the amount held in the fund is classified as a Level 1 trading mutual fund investment. The amount held in the fund by the Company as of the conversion date was $14.1 million . The following details the components of the Company’s investments recorded at fair value as of June 30, 2015 , and 2014 : June 30, 2015 (dollars in thousands) Cost Gains (Losses) Fair Value Trading securities 1 Offshore fund $ 1,184 $ — $ (703 ) $ 481 Mutual funds - Fixed income 14,691 68 (5 ) 14,754 Mutual funds - Domestic equity 535 — (130 ) 405 Other 81 — (81 ) — Total trading securities $ 16,491 $ 68 $ (919 ) $ 15,640 Available-for-sale securities 2 Common stock - Domestic $ 535 $ 316 $ (9 ) $ 842 Common stock - International 695 309 (39 ) 965 Corporate debt 1,433 — (817 ) 616 Mutual funds - Fixed income 1,227 9 (22 ) 1,214 Mutual funds - Domestic equity 543 — (80 ) 463 Other 169 1 (7 ) 163 Total available-for-sale securities 3 $ 4,602 $ 635 $ (974 ) $ 4,263 June 30, 2014 (dollars in thousands) Cost Gains (Losses) Fair Value Trading securities 1 Offshore fund $ 1,184 $ — $ (186 ) $ 998 Mutual funds - Fixed income 16,241 92 — 16,333 Mutual funds - Domestic equity 535 — (76 ) 459 Other 107 — (80 ) 27 Total trading securities $ 18,067 $ 92 $ (342 ) $ 17,817 Available-for-sale securities 2 Common stock - Domestic $ 535 $ 586 $ (3 ) $ 1,118 Common stock - International 607 802 — 1,409 Corporate debt 1,706 — (74 ) 1,632 Mutual funds - Fixed income 1,228 21 (2 ) 1,247 Mutual funds - Domestic equity 543 7 — 550 Other 232 9 (1 ) 240 Total available-for-sale securities 3 $ 4,851 $ 1,425 $ (80 ) $ 6,196 1 Unrealized and realized gains and losses on trading securities are included in earnings in the statement of operations. 2 Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) as a separate component of shareholders’ equity until realized. 3 Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities gross and net of tax as of June 30, 2015 , are $(339) and $(339) , respectively, and as of June 30, 2014 , are $1,345 and $888 , respectively. The following summarizes investment income (loss) reflected in earnings for the periods presented: (dollars in thousands) Year Ended June 30, Investment Income (Loss) 2015 2014 2013 Realized losses on sales of trading securities $ (1 ) $ (163 ) $ (245 ) Realized gains on sales of available-for-sale securities 591 1,044 266 Realized losses on sales of securities classified as other investments (30 ) — — Unrealized gains (losses) on trading securities (601 ) 450 45 Realized gain on Galileo acquisition — 290 — Realized foreign currency gains 71 1 1 Other-than-temporary declines in available-for-sale securities (247 ) (3 ) (47 ) Dividend and interest income 651 526 188 Total Investment Income (Loss) $ 434 $ 2,145 $ 208 Included in investment income were other-than-temporary impairments of $247,000 ; $3,000 ; and $47,000 in fiscal years 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , respectively. The impairment in fiscal year 2015 resulted from the issuers of these corporate notes defaulting on scheduled payments. One security with a cost basis of $44,000 was written down to its fair value of $5,000 . Two other securities, for which the common issuer has resumed interest payments, were written down to the net present value of estimated cash flows. These securities had a cost basis of $310,000 and $1,102,000 , respectively, and were written down to $234,000 and $970,000 , respectively. In making these determinations, the Company considered the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than cost basis, financial condition and prospects of the issuers and the Company's ability to hold the investment until recovery. Unrealized Losses The following tables show the gross unrealized losses and fair values of available-for-sale investment securities with unrealized losses aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position: June 30, 2015 Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or Greater Total (dollars in thousands) Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Available-for-sale securities Common stock - Domestic $ 77 $ (7 ) $ 107 $ (2 ) $ 184 $ (9 ) Common stock - International 114 (23 ) 39 (16 ) 153 (39 ) Corporate debt 386 (817 ) — — 386 (817 ) Mutual funds - Fixed income 67 (7 ) 139 (15 ) 206 (22 ) Mutual funds - Domestic equity 463 (80 ) — — 463 (80 ) Other 112 (7 ) — — 112 (7 ) Total available-for-sale securities $ 1,219 $ (941 ) $ 285 $ (33 ) $ 1,504 $ (974 ) June 30, 2014 Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or Greater Total (dollars in thousands) Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Available-for-sale securities Common stock - Domestic $ 125 $ (3 ) $ — $ — $ 125 $ (3 ) Corporate debt 1,382 (74 ) — — 1,382 (74 ) Mutual funds - Fixed income 151 (2 ) — — 151 (2 ) Other 118 (1 ) — — 118 (1 ) Total available-for-sale securities $ 1,776 $ (80 ) $ — $ — $ 1,776 $ (80 ) Fair Value Hierarchy ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures , defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value and requires companies to disclose the fair value of their financial instruments according to a fair value hierarchy (i.e., Levels 1, 2, and 3 inputs, as defined below). The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. Additionally, companies are required to provide enhanced disclosures regarding instruments in the Level 3 category (which have inputs to the valuation techniques that are unobservable and require significant management judgment), including a reconciliation of the beginning and ending values separately for each major category of assets or liabilities. Financial instruments measured and reported at fair value are classified and disclosed in one of the following categories: Level 1 – Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the reporting date. Since valuations are based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market, value of these products does not entail a significant degree of judgment. Level 2 – Valuations based on quoted prices in markets for which not all significant inputs are observable, directly or indirectly. Corporate debt securities valued in accordance with the evaluated price supplied by an independent service are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Other securities categorized as Level 2 included securities valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask quotation. Level 3 – Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the financial instrument. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with the investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected may materially differ from the values received upon actual sale of those investments. For actively traded securities, the Company values investments using the closing price of the securities on the exchange or market on which the securities principally trade. If the security is not traded on the last business day of the quarter, it is generally valued at the mean between the last bid and ask quotation. Mutual funds, which include open- and closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, and offshore funds are valued at net asset value or closing price, as applicable. Certain corporate debt securities are valued by an independent pricing service using an evaluated quote based on such factors as institutional-size trading in similar groups of securities, yield, quality maturity, coupon rate, type of issuance and individual trading characteristics and other market data. As part of its independent price verification process, the Company periodically reviews the fair value provided by the pricing service using information such as transactions in these investments, broker quotes, market transactions in comparable investments, general market conditions and the issuer’s financial condition. Debt securities that are not valued by an independent pricing service are valued based on review of similarly structured issuances in similar jurisdictions when possible. The Company also takes into consideration numerous other factors that could affect valuation such as overall market conditions, liquidity of the security and bond structure. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at their fair value as determined by the portfolio management team. The portfolio management team includes representatives from the investment, accounting and legal/compliance departments. The portfolio management team meets periodically to consider a number of factors in determining a security’s fair value, including the security’s trading volume, market values of similar class issuances, investment personnel’s judgment regarding the market experience of the issuer, financial status of the issuer, the issuer’s management, and back testing, as appropriate. The fair values may differ from what may have been used had a broader market for these securities existed. The portfolio management team reviews inputs and assumptions and reports material items to the Board of Directors. The following presents fair value measurements, as of each balance sheet date, for the major categories of U.S. Global’s investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis: June 30, 2015 Fair Value Measurement using (dollars in thousands) Quoted Prices (Level 1) Significant Other Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total Trading securities Offshore fund $ — $ 481 $ — $ 481 Mutual funds - Fixed income 14,754 — — 14,754 Mutual funds - Domestic equity 405 — — 405 Other — — — — Total trading securities 15,159 481 — 15,640 Available-for-sale securities Common stock - Domestic 842 — — 842 Common stock - International 965 — — 965 Corporate debt — 77 539 616 Mutual funds - Fixed income 1,214 — — 1,214 Mutual funds - Domestic equity 463 — — 463 Other 163 — — 163 Total available-for-sale securities 3,647 77 539 4,263 Total $ 18,806 $ 558 $ 539 $ 19,903 June 30, 2014 Fair Value Measurement using (dollars in thousands) Quoted Prices (Level 1) Significant Other Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total Trading securities Offshore fund $ — $ 998 $ — $ 998 Mutual funds - Fixed income 16,333 — — 16,333 Mutual funds - Domestic equity 459 — — 459 Other 27 — — 27 Total trading securities 16,819 998 — 17,817 Available-for-sale securities Common stock - Domestic 1,118 — — 1,118 Common stock - International 1,406 3 — 1,409 Corporate debt 292 1,090 250 1,632 Mutual funds - Fixed income 1,247 — — 1,247 Mutual funds - Domestic equity 550 — — 550 Other 240 — — 240 Total available-for-sale securities 4,853 1,093 250 6,196 Total $ 21,672 $ 2,091 $ 250 $ 24,013 As of June 30, 2015 , approximately 94 percent of the Company’s financial assets measured at fair value are derived from Level 1 inputs, three percent are derived from Level 2 inputs and the remaining three percent are Level 3 inputs. As of June 30, 2014 , approximately 90 percent of the Company’s financial assets measured at fair value are derived from Level 1 inputs, nine percent are derived from Level 2 inputs and the remaining one percent are Level 3 inputs. The Company recognizes transfers between levels at the end of each quarter. In Level 2, the Company has an investment in an affiliated offshore fund, classified as trading, with a fair value of $481,000 and $998,000 as of June 30, 2015 , and 2014 , respectively, based on the net asset value per share, which invests in companies in the energy and natural resources sectors. The Company may redeem this investment on the first business day of each month after providing a redemption notice at least forty-five days prior to the proposed redemption date. In addition, the Company has investments in corporate debt securities, classified as available-for-sale, of $77,000 and $1.1 million as of June 30, 2015 , and June 30, 2014 , respectively, categorized as Level 2 which the Company valued in accordance with the evaluated price supplied by an independent service or valued using the mean between the last reported bid ask quotation. The corporate debt in Level 3 is valued based on review of similarly structured issuances in similar jurisdictions. At June 30, 2015 , Level 3 corporate debt is valued at cost, which approximates fair value as a result of the Company’s review of similarly structured issuances in comparable jurisdictions or valued based on traded issuances from the issuer. During the year ended June 30, 2014, approximately $385,000 in investments in private and venture capital securities were transferred out of available-for-sale Level 3 assets and classified as other investments. During the year ended June 30, 2015, approximately $343,000 in investments in available-for-sale corporate debt securities were transferred from level 2 into Level 3. The following table is a reconciliation of investments recorded at fair value for which unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value during the years ended June 30, 2015 , and 2014 : Changes in Level 3 Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Year Ended June 30, 2015 2014 (dollars in thousands) Corporate Debt Common Stock - International Corporate Debt Other Beginning Balance $ 250 $ 95 $ — $ 163 Return of capital (25 ) — — (43 ) Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized) Included in earnings (investment income) (133 ) — — — Included in other comprehensive income (loss) 104 5 — 5 Purchases — — 250 160 Sales — — — — Transfers into Level 3 343 — — — Transfers out of Level 3 — (100 ) — (285 ) Ending Balance $ 539 $ — $ 250 $ —

Investment Management and Other

Investment Management and Other Fees	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Investment Management Transfer Agent And Other Fees [Abstract]
Investment Management and Other Fees	INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND OTHER FEES The Company serves as investment adviser to USGIF and receives a fee based on a specified percentage of net assets under management. The advisory agreement for the equity funds within USGIF provides for a base advisory fee that is adjusted upwards or downwards by 0.25 percent if there is a performance difference of 5 percent or more between a fund’s performance and that of its designated benchmark index over the prior rolling 12 months. For the years ended June 30, 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , the Company realized a decrease in its base advisory fee of $1,000,000 ; $815,000 ; and $133,000 ; respectively. The following changes were made during fiscal year 2014 to the mutual funds the Company manages: (1) the Global Emerging Markets Fund liquidated on October 31, 2013, (2) the MegaTrends Fund was reorganized into the Holmes Growth Fund (renamed Holmes Macro Trends Fund), (3) the Tax Free Fund was reorganized into the Near-Term Tax Free Fund, (4) the U.S. Government Securities Savings Fund changed from a money market fund to the U.S. Government Securities Ultra-Short Bond Fund, and (5) the U.S. Treasury Securities Cash Fund was liquidated on December 27, 2013. The Company has agreed to contractually limit the expenses of the Near-Term Tax Free Fund through April 2016 . The Company has voluntarily waived or reduced its fees and/or agreed to pay expenses on the remaining funds. These caps will continue on a voluntary basis at the Company’s discretion. The aggregate fees waived and expenses borne by the Company were $1.3 million ; $2.4 million ; and $3.3 million for the years ended June 30, 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , respectively. Management cannot predict the impact of future waivers due to the number of variables and the range of potential outcomes. Prior to the U.S. Treasury Securities Cash Fund liquidation and the Government Fund conversion, the Company voluntarily agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse these funds to the extent necessary to maintain the respective fund’s yield at a certain level as determined by the Company (Minimum Yield). The above waived fees include fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed for these funds as a result of this agreement totaling $583,000 and $1.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2014 , and June 30, 2013 , respectively. The Company may recapture any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed to maintain Minimum Yield within three years after the end of the funds’ fiscal year of such waiver and/or reimbursement to the extent that such recapture would not cause the funds’ yield to fall below the Minimum Yield. Thus, $510,000 of the waiver for the Government Fund is recoverable by the Company through December 31, 2015 , and $498,000 through December 31, 2016 . The U.S. Treasury Securities Cash Fund also had waivers subject to future recapture; however, because the fund was liquidated in December 2013, there will be no recapture. In addition, effective December 2013, the Funds’ Board of Trustees increased the administrative services fees paid to the Company from an annual rate of 0.08 percent to 0.10 percent per investor class and from 0.06 percent to 0.08 percent per institutional class of each Fund, based on average daily net assets, plus $10,000 per Fund. Effective November 1, 2014, the per fund fee changed to $7,000 per year. In connection with obtaining and/or providing administrative services to the beneficial owners of USGIF through broker-dealers, banks, trust companies and similar institutions which provide such services, the Company receives shareholder services fees at an annual rate of up to 0.20 percent of the value of shares held in accounts at the institutions. The Company also receives distribution fees from USGIF based on average net assets. The Company also serves as investment advisor to an ETF, U. S. Global Jets ETF, that commenced operations in April 2015. The Company receives a unitary management fee of 0.60 percent of average net assets and has agreed to bear all expenses of the ETF. The Company provided advisory services to offshore clients and received a monthly advisory fee based on the net asset values of the clients and performance fees based on the overall increase in net asset values, if any. One of the offshore funds liquidated in November 2013. The contracts between the Company and the offshore clients expire periodically, and management anticipates that its remaining offshore clients will renew the contracts. The Company recorded advisory and performance fees from these clients totaling $130,000 and $0 for the year ended June 30, 2015 ; $190,000 and $4,000 for the year ended June 30, 2014 ; and $299,000 and $19,000 for the year ended June 30, 2013 , respectively. The Company’s Board of Directors formally agreed on August 23, 2013, to exit the transfer agency business so that the Company could focus more on its core strength of investment management. USSI served as transfer agent to USGIF until conversion to a third party transfer agent on December 9, 2013. Before the conversion, USSI received fees based on the number of shareholder accounts, transaction and activity-based fees and certain miscellaneous fees. The transfer agency fees are included in “discontinued operations” in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment are composed of the following: June 30, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 Building and land $ 4,608 $ 4,608 Furniture, equipment, and other 2,412 2,795 7,020 7,403 Accumulated depreciation (4,284 ) (4,379 ) Net property and equipment $ 2,736 $ 3,024 Depreciation expense totaled $282,000 ; $255,000 ; and $275,000 in fiscal years 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , respectively.

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets	INTANGIBLE ASSETS Intangible assets consist of the following: June 30, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 Intangible asset - Non-compete agreement Gross carrying amount $ 90 $ 90 Accumulated amortization (49 ) (4 ) Net carrying amount $ 41 $ 86 The non-compete agreement included as an intangible asset was acquired effective June 1, 2014, in connection with the acquisition of Galileo. This finite-lived identifiable intangible asset is amortized on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life. As of June 30, 2015 , the remaining weighted-average estimated useful life is approximately 0.9 years. Amortization expense totaled $45,000 and $4,000 for the year ended June 30, 2015 , and June 30, 2014 , respectively. There was no amortization expense for the year ended 2013 . Amortization expense is included in depreciation and amortization on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Estimated aggregate annual amortization expense for the intangible asset in each of the five succeeding fiscal years assuming no new acquisitions or impairments is as follows: (dollars in thousands) Amortization Expense 2016 $ 41 2017 — 2018 — 2019 — 2020 —

Other Accrued Expenses

Other Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Other Accrued Expenses	OTHER ACCRUED EXPENSES Other accrued expenses consist of the following: June 30, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 Legal, professional and consulting fees $ 270 $ 325 Vendors payable 333 246 Investments payable — 187 Platform fees 101 170 Taxes payable 117 131 Other — 5 Other accrued expenses $ 821 $ 1,064

Borrowings

Borrowings	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Borrowings	BORROWINGS As of June 30, 2015 , the Company has no long-term liabilities. The Company has access to a $1 million credit facility with a one year maturity for working capital purposes. The credit agreement was renewed effective May 14, 2015 , and requires the Company to maintain certain quarterly financial covenants to access the line of credit. The amended credit agreement will expire on May 31, 2016 , and the Company intends to renew annually. The Company has been in compliance with all financial covenants during the fiscal year. As of June 30, 2015 , the credit facility remains unutilized by the Company.

Lease Commitments

Lease Commitments	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Leases [Abstract]
Lease Commitments	LEASE COMMITMENTS The Company has operating leases for office equipment that expire between fiscal years 2016 and 2018 and for office facilities in Canada that expire in 2018. Lease expenses totaled $514,000 ; $494,000 ; and $491,000 ; in fiscal years 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , respectively. Minimum non-cancelable lease payments required under operating leases for future periods, are as follows: (dollars in thousands) Fiscal Year Amount 2016 $ 237 2017 169 2018 101 2019 — 2020 — Total $ 507

Benefit Plans

Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Benefit Plans	BENEFIT PLANS The Company offers a savings and investment plan qualified under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code covering substantially all employees. In connection with this 401(k) plan, participants can voluntarily contribute a portion of their compensation, up to certain limitations, to this plan, and the Company will match 100 percent of participants’ contributions up to the first 3 percent of compensation and 50 percent of the next 2 percent of compensation. The Company has recorded expenses related to the 401(k) plan for contributions of $131,000 ; $175,000 ; and $220,000 for fiscal years 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , respectively. The 401(k) plan allows for a discretionary profit sharing contribution by the Company, as authorized by the Board of Directors. The Company made no profit sharing contribution in fiscal years 2015 , 2014 , or 2013 . The Company offers employees, including its executive officers, an opportunity to participate in savings programs using mutual funds managed by the Company. Employees may contribute to an IRA, and the Company matches these contributions on a limited basis. Similarly, certain employees may contribute to the Near-Term Tax Free Fund, and the Company will match these contributions on a limited basis. A similar savings plan utilizing Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (“UGMA”) accounts is offered to employees to save for their minor relatives. The Company match, reflected in base salary expense, aggregated in all programs to $51,000 ; $58,000 ; and $79,000 in fiscal years 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , respectively. The Company has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, subject to a current registration statement, whereby eligible employees can purchase treasury shares at market price, and the Company will match their contributions up to 3 percent of gross salary. During fiscal years 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , employees purchased 37,383 ; 52,191 ; and 48,679 , respectively, shares of treasury stock from the Company. Additionally, the Company self-funds its employee health care plan. The Company has obtained reinsurance with both a specific and an aggregate stop-loss in the event of catastrophic claims. The Company has accrued an amount representing the Company’s estimate of claims incurred but not paid at June 30, 2015 .

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Dividends A monthly dividend of $0.005 is authorized from July 2015 through September 2015 and a monthly dividend of $0.0025 is authorized from October 2015 through December 2015 , and will be considered for continuation at that time by the Board of Directors. Payment of cash dividends is within the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors and is dependent on earnings, operations, capital requirements, general financial condition of the Company and general business conditions. On a per share basis, the holders of the class C common stock and the nonvoting class A common stock participate equally in dividends as declared by the Company’s Board of Directors. Share Repurchase Plan The Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program on December 7, 2012, authorizing the Company to purchase up to $2.75 million of its outstanding common shares, as market and business conditions warrant, on the open market in compliance with Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 through December 31, 2013. On December 12, 2013, and December 10, 2014, the Board of Directors renewed the repurchase program for calendar year 2014 and 2015, respectively. The total amount of shares that may be repurchased in 2015 under the renewed program is $2.75 million . The acquired shares may be used for corporate purposes, including shares issued to employees in the Company’s stock-based compensation programs. As of June 30, 2015 , there remains approximately $2.66 million available for repurchase under this authorization. During fiscal years 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , the Company repurchased 95,251 ; 93,351 ; and 55,052 , respectively, of its class A shares on the open market using cash of $292,000 ; $289,000 ; and $174,000 , respectively. To date, the Company has repurchased a total of 243,654 class A shares under the repurchase program using cash of $755,000 . Other Activity The Company did not grant any shares of class A common stock to employees during fiscal year 2015 , 2014 or 2013 . Grants vest immediately after issuance. The Company granted 3,600 ; 3,600 ; and 3,600 shares of class A common stock at a weighted average fair value of $3.24 , $3.07 , and $4.16 to its non-employee directors in fiscal years 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , respectively. Grants vest immediately after issuance. Shareholders of class C shares are allowed to convert to class A. During fiscal years 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , 60 ; 1,340 ; and 2,516 shares, respectively, were converted from class C to class A. Conversions are one class A share for one class C share and are recorded at par value. There are no restrictions or requirements to convert. Stock-based compensation In November 1989, the Board of Directors adopted the 1989 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (“1989 Plan”), amended in December 1991, which provides for the granting of options to purchase 1,600,000 shares of the Company’s class A common stock to directors, officers and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. Options issued under the 1989 Plan vest six months from the grant date or 20 percent on the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth anniversaries of the grant date. Options issued under the 1989 Plan expire ten years after issuance. As of June 30, 2015 , there were no options outstanding under the 1989 Plan. In April 1997, the Board of Directors adopted the 1997 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (“1997 Plan”), which provides for the granting of stock appreciation rights (SARs) and/or options to purchase 400,000 shares of the Company’s class A common stock to directors, officers, and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. Options issued under the 1997 Plan expire ten years after issuance. No options were granted in fiscal years 2015 , 2014 , or 2013 . The estimated fair value of options granted is amortized to expense over the options’ vesting period. The fair value of these options is estimated at the date of the grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. Stock option transactions under the various employee stock option plans for the past three fiscal years are summarized below: (dollars in thousands, except price data) Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years Aggregate Intrinsic Value (net of tax) Outstanding June 30, 2012 29,000 $ 17.03 Granted — n/a Exercised — n/a Forfeited — n/a Outstanding June 30, 2013 29,000 $ 17.03 Granted — n/a Exercised — n/a Forfeited 7,000 $ 11.74 Outstanding June 30, 2014 22,000 $ 18.72 Granted — n/a Exercised — n/a Forfeited — n/a Outstanding June 30, 2015 22,000 $ 18.72 2.44 $ 165 As of June 30, 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , exercisable employee stock options totaled 22,000 ; 22,000 ; and 25,000 shares and had weighted average exercise prices of $18.72 , $18.72 , and $18.71 per share, respectively. Class A common stock options outstanding and exercisable under the employee stock option plans at June 30, 2015 , were as follows: Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Date of Option Grant Number Outstanding Remaining Life in Years Weighted Average Exercise Price ($) Number Exercisable Weighted Average Option Price ($ ) 1997 Plan Class A 10/3/2007 20,000 2.25 $ 19.36 20,000 $ 19.36 10/7/2009 2,000 4.27 $ 12.31 2,000 $ 12.31 22,000 2.44 $ 18.72 22,000 $ 18.72

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES The Company and its non-Canadian subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return. USCAN and Galileo file separate tax returns in Canada. Provisions for income taxes include deferred taxes for temporary differences in the bases of assets and liabilities for financial and tax purposes, resulting from the use of the liability method of accounting for income taxes. At June 30, 2015 , the current deferred tax asset primarily consists of temporary differences in the deductibility of prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities and unrealized gains on trading securities. The long-term deferred tax asset is composed primarily of unrealized losses and other than temporary impairments on available-for-sale securities, differences in tax and book accumulated depreciation and the difference in tax treatment of stock options. The Company has not recognized deferred income taxes on undistributed earnings of USCAN and Galileo since such earnings are considered to be reinvested indefinitely. For federal income tax purposes at June 30, 2015 , the Company has capital loss carryovers of approximately $24,000 expiring in fiscal year 2020 . The Company also has charitable contribution carryovers totaling approximately $121,000 with $68,000 expiring in fiscal year 2018 , $34,000 expiring in fiscal year 2019 , and $19,000 expiring in fiscal year 2020 . The Company has federal net operating loss carryovers of $3.0 million expiring in fiscal year 2035 . For Canadian income tax purposes, Galileo has cumulative eligible capital carryovers of $287,000 with no expiration and net operating loss carryovers of $85,000 , $156,000 , and $58,000 expiring in fiscal 2025 , 2027 and 2030 , respectively. If certain changes in the Company's ownership should occur, there could be an annual limitation on the amount of net operating loss carryovers that could be utilized. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax amount will not be realized. At June 30, 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 a valuation allowance of $2,073,000 , $35,000 , and $27,000 , respectively, was included related to net operating loss carryover, other carryovers and book/tax differences in the balance sheet. The Company's components of income (loss) before tax by jurisdiction is as follows: Year Ended June 30, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 United States $ (3,400 ) $ (1,934 ) $ (234 ) Canada 246 329 55 Total $ (3,154 ) $ (1,605 ) $ (179 ) The reconciliation of income tax computed for continuing operations at the statutory rates to income tax expense is: Year Ended June 30, (dollars in thousands) 2015 % of Pretax 2014 % of Pretax 2013 % of Pretax Tax expense (benefit) at statutory rate - continuing operations $ (1,072 ) 34.0 % $ (421 ) 34.0 % $ 24 34.0 % Valuation allowance 1,857 (58.9 )% 35 (2.8 )% 27 38.0 % Nondeductible membership dues 23 (0.7 )% 25 (2.0 )% 27 38.0 % Nondeductible meals and entertainment 15 (0.5 )% 25 (2.0 )% 44 62.0 % Non-deductible insurance 8 (0.3 )% 8 (0.6 )% 8 11.3 % Nondeductible gain on business combination — — % (99 ) 8.0 % — — % Non-taxable dividend income (25 ) 0.8 % (33 ) 2.7 % (35 ) (49.3 )% Other 16 (0.5 )% (57 ) 4.5 % 5 7.0 % Total tax expense (benefit) - continuing operations $ 822 (26.1 )% $ (517 ) 41.8 % $ 100 141.0 % Components of total tax expense (benefit) are as follows: Year Ended June 30, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Continuing Operations Current tax expense (benefit) - U.S. Federal $ (21 ) $ (904 ) $ 91 Current tax expense (benefit) - Non-U.S. 36 — — Deferred tax expense (benefit) - U.S. Federal 807 387 9 Total tax expense (benefit) - continuing operations $ 822 $ (517 ) $ 100 Discontinued Operations Current tax expense (benefit) - U.S. Federal — (125 ) (85 ) Total tax expense (benefit) $ 822 $ (642 ) $ 15 Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The Company’s deferred assets and liabilities using the effective statutory tax rate are as follows: Year Ended June 30, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 Book/tax differences in the balance sheet Trading securities $ 289 $ 84 Prepaid expenses (115 ) (142 ) Accumulated depreciation 129 120 Available-for-sale securities 366 (176 ) Accrued expenses 125 108 Stock-based compensation expense 103 103 Tax Carryovers Net operating loss carryover 1,051 — Cumulative eligible capital carryover 76 — Capital loss carryover 8 252 Charitable contributions carryover 41 35 Valuation Allowance (2,073 ) (35 ) Net deferred tax asset $ — $ 349

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	EARNINGS PER SHARE The following table sets forth the computation for basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS): Year Ended June 30, (dollars in thousands, except per share data) 2015 2014 2013 Net income (loss) Loss from continuing operations $ (3,976 ) $ (720 ) $ (29 ) Less: Income attributable to non-controlling interest in subsidiary 54 7 — Loss from continuing operations attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (4,030 ) (727 ) (29 ) Loss from discontinued operations attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. — (243 ) (165 ) Net loss attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. $ (4,030 ) $ (970 ) $ (194 ) Weighted average number of outstanding shares Basic 15,399,831 15,459,022 15,482,612 Effect of dilutive securities Employee stock options — — — Diluted 15,399,831 15,459,022 15,482,612 Earnings (loss) per share attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. Basic Loss from continuing operations $ (0.26 ) $ (0.04 ) $ 0.00 Loss from discontinued operations 0.00 (0.02 ) (0.01 ) Net loss attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. $ (0.26 ) $ (0.06 ) $ (0.01 ) Diluted Loss from continuing operations $ (0.26 ) $ (0.04 ) $ 0.00 Loss from discontinued operations 0.00 (0.02 ) (0.01 ) Net loss attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. $ (0.26 ) $ (0.06 ) $ (0.01 ) The diluted EPS calculation excludes the effect of stock options when their exercise prices exceed the average market price for the period. For the years ended June 30, 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , employee stock options for 22,000 ; 22,000 ; and 29,000 shares were excluded from diluted EPS. During fiscal years 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , the Company repurchased class A shares on the open market. Repurchased shares are classified as treasury shares and are deducted from outstanding shares in the earnings per share calculation.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component: (dollars in thousands) Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments 1 Foreign currency translation adjustment Total Balance at June 30, 2012 $ 466 $ — $ 466 Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications 530 — 530 Tax effect (180 ) — (180 ) Amount reclassified from AOCI (248 ) — (248 ) Tax effect 84 — 84 Net other comprehensive loss for 2013 186 — 186 Balance at June 30, 2013 652 — 652 Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 1,399 18 1,417 Tax effect (476 ) — (476 ) Amount reclassified from AOCI (1,041 ) — (1,041 ) Tax effect 354 — 354 Net other comprehensive income for 2014 236 18 254 Balance at June 30, 2014 888 18 906 Other comprehensive income before reclassifications (1,341 ) (162 ) (1,503 ) Tax effect 341 — 341 Amount reclassified from AOCI (344 ) — (344 ) Tax effect 117 — 117 Net other comprehensive income for 2015 (1,227 ) (162 ) (1,389 ) Balance at June 30, 2015 $ (339 ) $ (144 ) $ (483 ) 1. Amounts reclassified from unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments, net of tax, were recorded in investment income (loss) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Financial Information by Busine

Financial Information by Business Segment	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Financial Information by Business Segment	FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY BUSINESS SEGMENT The Company manages the following business segments: 1. Investment Management Services , by which the Company offers, through USGIF, offshore clients, and an ETF client a range of investment management products and services to meet the needs of individual and institutional investors; 2. Investment Management Services - Canada , through which, as of June 1, 2014, the Company owns a 65% controlling interest in Galileo Global Equity Advisors Inc., a privately held Toronto-based asset management firm which offers investment management products and services in Canada; and 3. Corporate Investments , through which the Company invests for its own account in an effort to add growth and value to its cash position. Although the Company generates the majority of its revenues from its investment advisory segments, the Company holds a significant amount of its total assets in investments. The following schedule details total revenues and income by business segment: (dollars in thousands) Investment Management Services Investment Management Services - Canada Corporate Investments Consolidated Year ended June 30, 2015 Net operating revenues $ 7,364 1 $ 2,007 2 $ — $ 9,371 Net other income $ — $ — $ 434 $ 434 Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ (3,555 ) $ 9 $ 392 $ (3,154 ) Loss from discontinued operations $ — $ — $ — $ — Depreciation and amortization $ 253 $ 74 $ — $ 327 Capital expenditures $ 40 $ — $ — $ 40 Gross identifiable assets at June 30, 2015 $ 6,519 $ 1,841 $ 22,410 $ 30,770 Deferred tax asset $ — Consolidated total assets at June 30, 2015 $ 30,770 Year ended June 30, 2014 Net operating revenues $ 11,205 1 $ 234 2 $ — $ 11,439 Net other income $ — $ — $ 2,165 $ 2,165 Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ (3,426 ) $ 31 $ 2,158 $ (1,237 ) Loss from discontinued operations $ (243 ) $ — $ — $ (243 ) Depreciation and amortization $ 252 $ 7 $ — 259 Capital expenditures $ 30 $ — $ — $ 30 Year ended June 30, 2013 Net operating revenues $ 17,318 1 $ — 2 $ — $ 17,318 Net other income $ — $ — $ 262 $ 262 Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ (178 ) $ — $ 249 $ 71 Loss from discontinued operations $ (165 ) $ — $ — $ (165 ) Depreciation and amortization $ 275 $ — $ — 275 Capital expenditures $ 39 $ — $ — $ 39 1 Includes operating revenues from USGIF of $7,208 , $11,011 and $17,000 in fiscal years 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , respectively. 2 Includes operating revenues from Galileo Funds of $1,638 , $184 and $0 ; and other advisory clients of $354 , $48 and $0 in fiscal years 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , respectively.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS On June 30, 2015 , and 2014 , the Company had $17.1 million and $19.4 million , respectively, at fair value invested in USGIF and offshore clients the Company advises. These amounts were included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as “trading securities” and “available-for-sale securities” in fiscal year 2015 , and in “cash and cash equivalents,” “trading securities” and “available-for-sale securities” in fiscal year 2014 . The Company recorded $157,000 ; $132,000 ; and $114,000 in dividend income and $(846,000) ; $(143,000) ; and $(147,000) in net unrealized gains (losses) on its investments in the Funds and offshore clients for fiscal years 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , respectively. The Company earned advisory, administrative, distribution and shareholder services fees, as applicable, from the various funds for which it and its subsidiaries act as investment adviser, as disclosed in Note 4. Receivables include amount due from the funds for those fees and out-of-pocket expenses, net of amounts payable to the funds, for expense reimbursements. As of June 30, 2015 , and 2014 , the Company had $701,000 and $1.3 million , respectively, of receivables from mutual funds included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets within “receivables.” Frank Holmes, a director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, is a trustee of USGIF. Mr. Holmes is a director of each offshore fund and is also a director of Meridian Fund Managers Ltd., the manager of the offshore funds. The Company has an available-for-sale investment in Charlemagne Capital Limited with a fair value of approximately $864,000 and $1,314,000 at June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Charlemagne Capital (IOM) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Charlemagne Capital Limited, was the non-discretionary subadviser to the Emerging Europe Fund, a fund within USGIF, through July 31, 2014.

Contingencies and Commitments

Contingencies and Commitments	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingencies and Commitments	CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS The Company continuously reviews all investor, employee, and vendor complaints and pending or threatened litigation. The likelihood that a loss contingency exists is evaluated through consultation with legal counsel, and a loss contingency is recorded if probable and reasonably estimable. During the normal course of business, the Company may be subject to claims, legal proceedings, and other contingencies. These matters are subject to various uncertainties, and it is possible that some of these matters may be resolved unfavorably. The Company establishes accruals for matters for which the outcome is probable and can be reasonably estimated. Management believes that any liability in excess of these accruals upon the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial statements of the Company. The Board of Directors has authorized a monthly dividend of $0.005 per share from July 2015 through September 2015 and a monthly dividend of $0.0025 from October 2015 through December 2015 , at which time it will be considered for continuation by the Board of Directors. Payment of cash dividends is within the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors and is dependent on earnings, operations, capital requirements, general financial condition of the Company and general business conditions. The total amount of cash dividends to be paid to class A and class C shareholders from July 2015 to December 2015 will be approximately $345,000 .

Selected Quarterly Financial Da

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited) Note that quarterly per share amounts may not add to the annual total due to rounding. Quarters Fiscal 2015 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total (dollars in thousands except per share data) Operating revenues $ 3,297 $ 2,371 $ 1,831 $ 1,872 $ 9,371 Loss from continuing operations before income taxes (96 ) (838 ) (969 ) (1,251 ) (3,154 ) Tax expense (benefit) (7 ) 3 25 801 822 Loss from continuing operations (89 ) (841 ) (994 ) (2,052 ) (3,976 ) Net loss (89 ) (841 ) (994 ) (2,052 ) (3,976 ) Net income attributable to non-controlling interest 39 1 13 1 54 Net loss attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (128 ) (842 ) (1,007 ) (2,053 ) (4,030 ) Comprehensive loss (593 ) (1,586 ) (1,225 ) (2,101 ) (5,505 ) Comprehensive loss attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (604 ) (1,562 ) (1,177 ) (2,076 ) (5,419 ) Earnings (loss) per share attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc.: Basic Loss from continuing operations $ (0.01 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (0.07 ) $ (0.13 ) $ (0.26 ) Loss from discontinued operations 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Net loss attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. $ (0.01 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (0.07 ) $ (0.13 ) $ (0.26 ) Diluted Loss from continuing operations $ (0.01 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (0.07 ) $ (0.13 ) $ (0.26 ) Loss from discontinued operations 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Net loss attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. $ (0.01 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (0.07 ) $ (0.13 ) $ (0.26 ) Quarters Fiscal 2014 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total (dollars in thousands except per share data) Operating revenues $ 3,052 $ 2,740 $ 2,742 $ 2,905 $ 11,439 Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (23 ) (1,424 ) (12 ) 222 (1,237 ) Tax expense (benefit) (14 ) (466 ) 14 (51 ) (517 ) Income (loss) from continuing operations (9 ) (958 ) (26 ) 273 (720 ) Loss on discontinued operations (28 ) (207 ) (2 ) (6 ) (243 ) Net income (loss) (37 ) (1,165 ) (28 ) 267 (963 ) Net income attributable to non-controlling interest — — — 7 7 Net income (loss) attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (37 ) (1,165 ) (28 ) 260 (970 ) Comprehensive income (loss) (236 ) (1,052 ) 151 430 (707 ) Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (236 ) (1,052 ) 151 421 (716 ) Earnings (loss) per share attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc.: Basic Income (loss) from continuing operations $ 0.00 $ (0.06 ) $ 0.00 $ 0.02 $ (0.04 ) Loss from discontinued operations 0.00 (0.02 ) 0.00 0.00 (0.02 ) Net income (loss) attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. $ 0.00 $ (0.08 ) $ 0.00 $ 0.02 $ (0.06 ) Diluted Income (loss) from continuing operations $ 0.00 $ (0.06 ) $ 0.00 $ 0.02 $ (0.04 ) Loss from discontinued operations 0.00 (0.02 ) 0.00 0.00 (0.02 ) Net income (loss) attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. $ 0.00 $ (0.08 ) $ 0.00 $ 0.02 $ (0.06 )

Significant Accounting Polici29

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries: USSI, USGB, USGG, USBERM, USCAN and U.S. Global Indices, LLC. In addition, effective June 1, 2014, the Company, through USCAN, completed its purchase of an additional 15 percent interest in Galileo from the company’s founder, Michael Waring. This additional investment brings USCAN’s ownership to 65 percent of the issued and outstanding shares of Galileo and represents a controlling interest of Galileo. With the additional investment, the Company expects to increase its presence in Canada. Galileo is consolidated with USCAN and the non-controlling interest in this subsidiary is included in “non-controlling interest in subsidiary” in the equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 3 Business Combination for additional information. After the purchase of the additional interest, Galileo changed its fiscal year end from December 31 to June 30, effective June 30, 2014, to correspond to the Company’s year end. This change was treated as a change in accounting principle. The Company’s evaluation for consolidation includes whether entities in which it has an interest are variable interest entities (“VIEs”) and whether the Company is the primary beneficiary of any VIEs identified in its analysis. A VIE is an entity in which either (a) the equity investment at risk is not sufficient to permit the entity to finance its own activities without additional financial support or (b) the group of holders of the equity investment at risk lacks certain characteristics of a controlling financial interest. The primary beneficiary is the entity that has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses of or right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. If the VIE qualifies for the investment company deferral, the primary beneficiary is the entity that has the obligation to absorb a majority of the expected losses or the right to receive the majority of the residual returns. The Company holds variable interests in, but is not deemed to be the primary beneficiary of, the funds it advises. The Company has determined that these entities qualify for the Investment Company deferral in ASC 810-10-65-2 (aa) and thus determines whether it is the primary beneficiary of these entities by virtue of its exposure to the expected losses and expected residual returns of the entity. The Company’s interests in these entities consist of the Company’s direct ownership therein, which in each case is insignificant to the total ownership of the fund, and any fees earned but uncollected. In the ordinary course of business, the Company may choose to waive certain fees or assume operating expenses of the funds it advises for competitive, regulatory or contractual reasons (see No te 6 Investment Management and Other Fees f or information regarding fee waivers). The Company has not provided financial support to any of these entities outside the ordinary course of business. The Company’s risk of loss with respect to these managed entities is limited to the carrying value of its investments in, and fees receivable from, the entities. The Company does not consolidate these VIEs because it is not the primary beneficiary of these VIEs. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain amounts have been reclassified for comparative purposes.
Business Combinations	Business Combinations. Business combinations are accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. Results of operations of an acquired business are included from the date of acquisition. Management estimates the fair value of the acquired assets, including identifiable intangible assets, assumed liabilities, and non-controlling interest in the acquiree based on their estimated fair values as of the date of acquisition. Any excess acquisition date fair value of the consideration transferred over fair value of the acquired net assets, if any, is recorded as “goodwill” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Any excess fair value of the acquired net assets over the acquisition date fair value of the consideration transferred is recorded as a gain on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.
Investments	Investments. The Company classifies its investments based on intent at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designation as of each reporting period date. The Company records security transactions on trade date. Realized gains (losses) from security transactions are calculated on the first-in/first-out cost basis, unless otherwise identifiable, and are recorded in earnings on the date of sale. Trading Securities. Securities that are purchased and held principally for the purpose of selling in the near term are classified as trading securities and reported at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on these securities are included in Investment income (loss). Held-to-Maturity Securities. Investments in debt securities that are purchased with the intent and ability to hold until maturity are classified as held-to-maturity and measured at amortized cost. The Company currently has no investments in held-to-maturity securities. Available-for-sale Securities. Investments that are neither trading securities nor held-to-maturity securities and for which the Company does not have significant influence are classified as available-for-sale securities and reported at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on these available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings, reported net of tax as a separate component of shareholders’ equity, and recorded in earnings on the date of sale. The Company evaluates its available-for-sale investments for other-than-temporary decline in value on a periodic basis. This may exist when the fair value of an investment security has been below the current value for an extended period of time. When a security in the Company’s investment portfolio has an unrealized loss in fair value that is deemed to be other than temporary, the Company reduces the book value of such security to its current fair value, recognizing the credit related decline as a realized loss in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and a revised GAAP cost basis for the security is established. For available-for-sale securities with declines in value deemed other than temporary, the unrealized loss recorded net of tax in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is realized as a charge to net income. Other Investments. Other investments consist of equity investments in entities over which the Company is unable to exercise significant influence and which do not have readily determinable fair values. These equity investments are accounted for under the cost method of accounting and evaluated for impairment. The Company considers many factors in determining impairment, including the severity and duration of the decline in value below cost, the Company’s interest and ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient for an anticipated recovery in value, and the financial condition and specific events related to the issuer.
Equity Method Investments	Equity Method Investments . Investments classified as equity method consist of investments in companies in which the Company is able to exercise significant influence but not control. Under the equity method of accounting, the Company’s proportional share of investee’s underlying net income or loss is recorded as a component of “other income” with a corresponding increase or decrease to the carrying value of the investment. Distributions received from the investee reduce the Company’s carrying value of the investment. These investments are evaluated for impairment if events or circumstances arise that indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. No impairment was recognized for the Company’s equity method investment during the years presented. No investments were held at June 30, 2015 or 2014 that are accounted for using the equity method. See Note 3 Business Combination for further information.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Fair Value of Financial Instruments. The financial instruments of the Company are reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at market or fair values or at carrying amounts that approximate fair values.
Receivables	Receivables. Receivables consist primarily of monthly advisory and other fees owed to the Company by USGIF as well as receivables related to ETF and offshore investment advisory fees. Receivables also include advisory fees owed to Galileo by the funds and clients it manages. Management considers various factors including current sales amounts, historical charge-offs and specific accounts identified as high risk. Uncollectible accounts receivable, if any, are charged against the allowance for doubtful accounts when all reasonable efforts to collect the amounts due have been exhausted. The Company had no allowance for doubtful accounts as of June 30, 2015 , and 2014 .
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment. Fixed assets are recorded at cost. Except for Galileo, depreciation for fixed assets is recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of each asset as follows: furniture and equipment are depreciated over 3 to 10 years, and the building and related improvements are depreciated over 14 to 40 years. Galileo fixed assets, consisting of furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements, are depreciated over 2 to 5 years.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets. The Company reviews property and equipment and other long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate the net book values of the assets may not be recoverable. Impairment is indicated when the assets’ net book value is less than fair value of the asset. If this occurs, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between the fair value and net book value. Factors that indicate potential impairment include: a significant decrease in the market value of the asset or a significant change in the asset’s physical condition or use. No impairments of long-lived assets were recorded during the years included in these financial statements.
Intangible Asset	Intangible Asset. An intangible asset, consisting of a non-compete agreement, acquired in connection with the acquisition of Galileo shares effective June 1, 2014 , is recorded at fair value determined using a discounted cash flow model as of the date of acquisition. The discounted cash flow model included various factors to project future cash flows expected to be generated from the asset, including: (1) an estimated rate of change for underlying managed assets; (2) expected revenue per managed assets; (3) incremental operating expenses; and (4) a discount rate. Management estimates a rate of change for underlying managed assets based on an estimated net redemption or sales rate. Expected revenue per managed assets and incremental operating expenses of the acquired assets are generally based on contract terms. The Company has determined that the non-compete agreement has a finite useful life. The Company will amortize this finite-lived identifiable intangible asset on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life, currently expected to be approximately 2 years. Management periodically evaluates the remaining useful lives and carrying values of intangible assets to determine whether events and circumstances indicate that a change in the useful life or impairment in value may have occurred. Indicators of impairment monitored by management include a decline in the level of managed assets, changes to contractual provisions underlying the intangible assets and reductions in underlying operating cash flows. Should there be an indication of a change in the useful life or impairment in value of the finite-lived intangible asset, the Company compares the carrying value of the asset and its related useful life to the projected discounted cash flows expected to be generated from the underlying managed assets over its remaining useful life to determine whether impairment has occurred. If the carrying value of the asset exceeds the discounted cash flows, the asset is written down to its fair value determined using discounted cash flows.
Non-Controlling Interests	Non-Controlling Interests. The Company reports “non-controlling interest in subsidiary” as equity, separate from parent’s equity, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. In addition, the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations includes “net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest.”
Treasury Stock	Treasury Stock. Treasury stock purchases are accounted for under the cost method. The subsequent issuances of these shares are accounted for based on their weighted-average cost basis.
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation. Stock-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award, and the cost is recognized as expense ratably over the award’s vesting period.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes. The Company and its non-Canadian subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return. USCAN and Galileo file separate tax returns in Canada. Provisions for income taxes include deferred taxes for temporary differences in the bases of assets and liabilities for financial and tax purposes resulting from the use of the liability method of accounting for income taxes. The liability method requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance in cases where it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. As of June 30, 2015 , the Company did not have any accrued interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions. The tax years from 2011 through 2014 remain open to examination by the U.S. Federal tax jurisdictions to which the Company is subject.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition. The Company earns substantially all of its revenues from advisory, distribution services, and administrative fees that are calculated as a percentage of assets under management and are recorded as revenue as services are performed. Offshore advisory client contracts provide for monthly management fees, in addition to performance fees. The advisory contract for the equity funds within USGIF provides for a performance fee on the base advisory fee that are calculated and recorded monthly. Shareholder services fees are based on the assets of the funds held through institutions. Revenue shown on the Consolidated Statements of Operations is net of fee waivers.
Dividends and Interest	Dividends and Interest. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date, and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Both dividends and interest income are included in investment income.
Advertising Costs	Advertising Costs. The Company expenses advertising costs as they are incurred. Certain sales materials, which are considered tangible assets, are capitalized and then expensed during the period in which they are distributed.
Foreign Exchange	Foreign Exchange. The balance sheets of certain foreign subsidiaries of the Company and certain foreign-denominated investment products are translated at the current exchange rate as of the end of the accounting period and the related income or loss is translated at the average exchange rate in effect during the period. Net exchange gains and losses resulting from these translations are excluded from income and are recorded in “accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Investment transactions denominated in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the exchange rate on the date of the transaction and any related gain or loss is included in “investment income (loss)” on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates. The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share. The Company computes and presents earnings per share attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings Per Share . Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution of EPS that could occur if options to issue common stock were exercised. The Company has two classes of common stock with outstanding shares. Both classes share equally in dividend and liquidation preferences.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”), net of tax is reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity and includes the unrealized gains and losses on securities classified as available-for-sale and foreign currency translation adjustments.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements In April 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements and Property, Plant, and Equipment - Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (“ASU 2014-08”) . ASU 2014-08 will become effective for the Company on July 1, 2015. Management is evaluating the ASU and its potential impact on the financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”), which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 defines a five-step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing U.S. GAAP. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods therein, using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures). We are currently evaluating the impact of our pending adoption of ASU 2014-09 on our consolidated financial statements and have not yet determined the method by which we will adopt the standard in 2018. In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern (“ASU 2014-15”). This update requires an entity's management to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued (or within one year after the date that the financial statements are available to be issued when applicable). When conditions or events raise substantial doubts about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, management shall disclose: i) the principal conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern; ii) management's evaluation of the significance of those conditions or events in relation to the entity's ability to meet its obligations; and iii) management's plans that are intended to mitigate the conditions or events - and whether or not those plans alleviate the substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. ASU 2014-15 is effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and early application is permitted. Management does not currently anticipate that this update will have any impact on the Company’s financial statement disclosures. In November 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-17, Business Combinations: Pushdown Accounting (“ASU 2014-17”). ASU 2014-17 provides companies with the option to apply pushdown accounting in its separate financial statements upon occurrence of an event in which an acquirer obtains control of the acquired entity. The election to apply pushdown accounting can be made either in the period in which the change of control occurred, or in a subsequent period. If the election is made in a subsequent period, it would be considered a change in accounting principle and treated in accordance with Topic 250, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections . ASU 2014-17 became effective for the Company on November 18, 2014. The adoption of ASU 2014-17 was not material to the consolidated financial statements. In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis (“ASU 2015-02”), which amends the consolidation requirements in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810, Consolidation. This standard modifies existing consolidation guidance for reporting organizations that are required to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities. ASU 2015-02 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2015, and requires either a retrospective or a modified retrospective approach to adoption. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements, as well as the available transition methods. In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-07, Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent) (“ ASU 2015-07”). ASU 2015-07 removes the requirement to categorize within the fair value hierarchy all investments for which fair value is measured using the NAV per share practical expedient. The update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and early adoption is permitted. The update requires the retrospective adoption approach. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.

Business Combination (Tables)

Business Combination (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Summary of Purchase Price Allocation	The table below presents the purchase price allocation as of the June 1, 2014 , acquisition date: (dollars in thousands) Fair value of acquisition components Current assets $ 1,788 Property and equipment 149 Intangible asset re: non-compete agreement 90 Other noncurrent assets 13 Current liabilities (278 ) Non-controlling interest in subsidiary (617 ) Gain on purchase of 15% (129 ) $ 1,016 Fair value of consideration as of June 1, 2014 Fair value of March 31, 2013 initial investment for 50% of stock $ 836 June 1, 2014 acquisition for 15% of stock for cash 180 $ 1,016
Schedule of Pro Forma Information	The information below reflects certain nonrecurring adjustments to remove the Company’s equity in earnings of Galileo and include amortization of the intangible asset. Year Ended June 30, (dollars in thousands) 2014 2013 Operating revenues $ 13,771 $ 20,234 Net loss (856 ) (13 ) Net loss attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (916 ) (99 ) Net Loss per Share Loss from continuing operations - basic $ (0.04 ) $ 0.00 Loss from continuing operations - diluted (0.04 ) 0.00
Business Combination - Post-Acquisition Financial Information	The following amounts associated with the acquisition of Galileo, subsequent to the June 1, 2014 , effective date, are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations: Year Ended June 30, (dollars in thousands) 2014 Total revenues $ 234 Net income 18 Net income attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. 12 Costs associated with the acquisition 1 33 1. Costs associated with the Galileo acquisition are included in general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Discontinued Operations (Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Discontinued Operations	The components of loss from discontinued operations were as follows: Year Ended June 30, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Operating revenue $ — $ 529 $ 1,348 Operating expenses — 897 1,598 Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes — (368 ) (250 ) Income tax benefit — (125 ) (85 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax $ — $ (243 ) $ (165 )

Investments (Tables)

Investments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Schedule of Trading and Available-for-Sale Securities	The following details the components of the Company’s investments recorded at fair value as of June 30, 2015 , and 2014 : June 30, 2015 (dollars in thousands) Cost Gains (Losses) Fair Value Trading securities 1 Offshore fund $ 1,184 $ — $ (703 ) $ 481 Mutual funds - Fixed income 14,691 68 (5 ) 14,754 Mutual funds - Domestic equity 535 — (130 ) 405 Other 81 — (81 ) — Total trading securities $ 16,491 $ 68 $ (919 ) $ 15,640 Available-for-sale securities 2 Common stock - Domestic $ 535 $ 316 $ (9 ) $ 842 Common stock - International 695 309 (39 ) 965 Corporate debt 1,433 — (817 ) 616 Mutual funds - Fixed income 1,227 9 (22 ) 1,214 Mutual funds - Domestic equity 543 — (80 ) 463 Other 169 1 (7 ) 163 Total available-for-sale securities 3 $ 4,602 $ 635 $ (974 ) $ 4,263 June 30, 2014 (dollars in thousands) Cost Gains (Losses) Fair Value Trading securities 1 Offshore fund $ 1,184 $ — $ (186 ) $ 998 Mutual funds - Fixed income 16,241 92 — 16,333 Mutual funds - Domestic equity 535 — (76 ) 459 Other 107 — (80 ) 27 Total trading securities $ 18,067 $ 92 $ (342 ) $ 17,817 Available-for-sale securities 2 Common stock - Domestic $ 535 $ 586 $ (3 ) $ 1,118 Common stock - International 607 802 — 1,409 Corporate debt 1,706 — (74 ) 1,632 Mutual funds - Fixed income 1,228 21 (2 ) 1,247 Mutual funds - Domestic equity 543 7 — 550 Other 232 9 (1 ) 240 Total available-for-sale securities 3 $ 4,851 $ 1,425 $ (80 ) $ 6,196 1 Unrealized and realized gains and losses on trading securities are included in earnings in the statement of operations. 2 Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) as a separate component of shareholders’ equity until realized. 3 Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities gross and net of tax as of June 30, 2015 , are $(339) and $(339) , respectively, and as of June 30, 2014 , are $1,345 and $888 , respectively.
Investment Income (Loss) Reflected in Earnings	The following summarizes investment income (loss) reflected in earnings for the periods presented: (dollars in thousands) Year Ended June 30, Investment Income (Loss) 2015 2014 2013 Realized losses on sales of trading securities $ (1 ) $ (163 ) $ (245 ) Realized gains on sales of available-for-sale securities 591 1,044 266 Realized losses on sales of securities classified as other investments (30 ) — — Unrealized gains (losses) on trading securities (601 ) 450 45 Realized gain on Galileo acquisition — 290 — Realized foreign currency gains 71 1 1 Other-than-temporary declines in available-for-sale securities (247 ) (3 ) (47 ) Dividend and interest income 651 526 188 Total Investment Income (Loss) $ 434 $ 2,145 $ 208
Summary of Gross Unrealized Losses and Fair Values of Available-for-Sale Investment Securities	The following tables show the gross unrealized losses and fair values of available-for-sale investment securities with unrealized losses aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position: June 30, 2015 Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or Greater Total (dollars in thousands) Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Available-for-sale securities Common stock - Domestic $ 77 $ (7 ) $ 107 $ (2 ) $ 184 $ (9 ) Common stock - International 114 (23 ) 39 (16 ) 153 (39 ) Corporate debt 386 (817 ) — — 386 (817 ) Mutual funds - Fixed income 67 (7 ) 139 (15 ) 206 (22 ) Mutual funds - Domestic equity 463 (80 ) — — 463 (80 ) Other 112 (7 ) — — 112 (7 ) Total available-for-sale securities $ 1,219 $ (941 ) $ 285 $ (33 ) $ 1,504 $ (974 ) June 30, 2014 Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or Greater Total (dollars in thousands) Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Available-for-sale securities Common stock - Domestic $ 125 $ (3 ) $ — $ — $ 125 $ (3 ) Corporate debt 1,382 (74 ) — — 1,382 (74 ) Mutual funds - Fixed income 151 (2 ) — — 151 (2 ) Other 118 (1 ) — — 118 (1 ) Total available-for-sale securities $ 1,776 $ (80 ) $ — $ — $ 1,776 $ (80 )
Fair Value Measurements on Recurring Basis	The following presents fair value measurements, as of each balance sheet date, for the major categories of U.S. Global’s investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis: June 30, 2015 Fair Value Measurement using (dollars in thousands) Quoted Prices (Level 1) Significant Other Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total Trading securities Offshore fund $ — $ 481 $ — $ 481 Mutual funds - Fixed income 14,754 — — 14,754 Mutual funds - Domestic equity 405 — — 405 Other — — — — Total trading securities 15,159 481 — 15,640 Available-for-sale securities Common stock - Domestic 842 — — 842 Common stock - International 965 — — 965 Corporate debt — 77 539 616 Mutual funds - Fixed income 1,214 — — 1,214 Mutual funds - Domestic equity 463 — — 463 Other 163 — — 163 Total available-for-sale securities 3,647 77 539 4,263 Total $ 18,806 $ 558 $ 539 $ 19,903 June 30, 2014 Fair Value Measurement using (dollars in thousands) Quoted Prices (Level 1) Significant Other Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total Trading securities Offshore fund $ — $ 998 $ — $ 998 Mutual funds - Fixed income 16,333 — — 16,333 Mutual funds - Domestic equity 459 — — 459 Other 27 — — 27 Total trading securities 16,819 998 — 17,817 Available-for-sale securities Common stock - Domestic 1,118 — — 1,118 Common stock - International 1,406 3 — 1,409 Corporate debt 292 1,090 250 1,632 Mutual funds - Fixed income 1,247 — — 1,247 Mutual funds - Domestic equity 550 — — 550 Other 240 — — 240 Total available-for-sale securities 4,853 1,093 250 6,196 Total $ 21,672 $ 2,091 $ 250 $ 24,013
Summary of Investments Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	The following table is a reconciliation of investments recorded at fair value for which unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value during the years ended June 30, 2015 , and 2014 : Changes in Level 3 Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Year Ended June 30, 2015 2014 (dollars in thousands) Corporate Debt Common Stock - International Corporate Debt Other Beginning Balance $ 250 $ 95 $ — $ 163 Return of capital (25 ) — — (43 ) Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized) Included in earnings (investment income) (133 ) — — — Included in other comprehensive income (loss) 104 5 — 5 Purchases — — 250 160 Sales — — — — Transfers into Level 3 343 — — — Transfers out of Level 3 — (100 ) — (285 ) Ending Balance $ 539 $ — $ 250 $ —

Property and Equipment (Tables)

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Components of Property and Equipment	Property and equipment are composed of the following: June 30, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 Building and land $ 4,608 $ 4,608 Furniture, equipment, and other 2,412 2,795 7,020 7,403 Accumulated depreciation (4,284 ) (4,379 ) Net property and equipment $ 2,736 $ 3,024

Intangible Assets (Tables)

Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Liabilities	Intangible assets consist of the following: June 30, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 Intangible asset - Non-compete agreement Gross carrying amount $ 90 $ 90 Accumulated amortization (49 ) (4 ) Net carrying amount $ 41 $ 86
Schedule of Future Amortization Income (Expense)	Estimated aggregate annual amortization expense for the intangible asset in each of the five succeeding fiscal years assuming no new acquisitions or impairments is as follows: (dollars in thousands) Amortization Expense 2016 $ 41 2017 — 2018 — 2019 — 2020 —

Other Accrued Expenses (Tables)

Other Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Components of Other Accrued Expenses	Other accrued expenses consist of the following: June 30, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 Legal, professional and consulting fees $ 270 $ 325 Vendors payable 333 246 Investments payable — 187 Platform fees 101 170 Taxes payable 117 131 Other — 5 Other accrued expenses $ 821 $ 1,064

Lease Commitments (Tables)

Lease Commitments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Leases [Abstract]
Summary of Minimum Non-Cancelable Lease Payments Required under Operating Leases	Minimum non-cancelable lease payments required under operating leases for future periods, are as follows: (dollars in thousands) Fiscal Year Amount 2016 $ 237 2017 169 2018 101 2019 — 2020 — Total $ 507

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock Option Transactions Under the Various Employee Stock Option Plans	Stock option transactions under the various employee stock option plans for the past three fiscal years are summarized below: (dollars in thousands, except price data) Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years Aggregate Intrinsic Value (net of tax) Outstanding June 30, 2012 29,000 $ 17.03 Granted — n/a Exercised — n/a Forfeited — n/a Outstanding June 30, 2013 29,000 $ 17.03 Granted — n/a Exercised — n/a Forfeited 7,000 $ 11.74 Outstanding June 30, 2014 22,000 $ 18.72 Granted — n/a Exercised — n/a Forfeited — n/a Outstanding June 30, 2015 22,000 $ 18.72 2.44 $ 165
Class A Common Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable Under the Employee Stock Option Plans	Class A common stock options outstanding and exercisable under the employee stock option plans at June 30, 2015 , were as follows: Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Date of Option Grant Number Outstanding Remaining Life in Years Weighted Average Exercise Price ($) Number Exercisable Weighted Average Option Price ($ ) 1997 Plan Class A 10/3/2007 20,000 2.25 $ 19.36 20,000 $ 19.36 10/7/2009 2,000 4.27 $ 12.31 2,000 $ 12.31 22,000 2.44 $ 18.72 22,000 $ 18.72

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Income before Tax	The Company's components of income (loss) before tax by jurisdiction is as follows: Year Ended June 30, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 United States $ (3,400 ) $ (1,934 ) $ (234 ) Canada 246 329 55 Total $ (3,154 ) $ (1,605 ) $ (179 )
Schedule of Effective Income Tax and Tax Rate Reconciliation	The reconciliation of income tax computed for continuing operations at the statutory rates to income tax expense is: Year Ended June 30, (dollars in thousands) 2015 % of Pretax 2014 % of Pretax 2013 % of Pretax Tax expense (benefit) at statutory rate - continuing operations $ (1,072 ) 34.0 % $ (421 ) 34.0 % $ 24 34.0 % Valuation allowance 1,857 (58.9 )% 35 (2.8 )% 27 38.0 % Nondeductible membership dues 23 (0.7 )% 25 (2.0 )% 27 38.0 % Nondeductible meals and entertainment 15 (0.5 )% 25 (2.0 )% 44 62.0 % Non-deductible insurance 8 (0.3 )% 8 (0.6 )% 8 11.3 % Nondeductible gain on business combination — — % (99 ) 8.0 % — — % Non-taxable dividend income (25 ) 0.8 % (33 ) 2.7 % (35 ) (49.3 )% Other 16 (0.5 )% (57 ) 4.5 % 5 7.0 % Total tax expense (benefit) - continuing operations $ 822 (26.1 )% $ (517 ) 41.8 % $ 100 141.0 %
Components of Total Tax Expense (Benefit)	Components of total tax expense (benefit) are as follows: Year Ended June 30, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Continuing Operations Current tax expense (benefit) - U.S. Federal $ (21 ) $ (904 ) $ 91 Current tax expense (benefit) - Non-U.S. 36 — — Deferred tax expense (benefit) - U.S. Federal 807 387 9 Total tax expense (benefit) - continuing operations $ 822 $ (517 ) $ 100 Discontinued Operations Current tax expense (benefit) - U.S. Federal — (125 ) (85 ) Total tax expense (benefit) $ 822 $ (642 ) $ 15
Deferred Assets and Liabilities using the Effective Statutory Tax Rate	The Company’s deferred assets and liabilities using the effective statutory tax rate are as follows: Year Ended June 30, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 Book/tax differences in the balance sheet Trading securities $ 289 $ 84 Prepaid expenses (115 ) (142 ) Accumulated depreciation 129 120 Available-for-sale securities 366 (176 ) Accrued expenses 125 108 Stock-based compensation expense 103 103 Tax Carryovers Net operating loss carryover 1,051 — Cumulative eligible capital carryover 76 — Capital loss carryover 8 252 Charitable contributions carryover 41 35 Valuation Allowance (2,073 ) (35 ) Net deferred tax asset $ — $ 349

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation for Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	The following table sets forth the computation for basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS): Year Ended June 30, (dollars in thousands, except per share data) 2015 2014 2013 Net income (loss) Loss from continuing operations $ (3,976 ) $ (720 ) $ (29 ) Less: Income attributable to non-controlling interest in subsidiary 54 7 — Loss from continuing operations attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (4,030 ) (727 ) (29 ) Loss from discontinued operations attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. — (243 ) (165 ) Net loss attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. $ (4,030 ) $ (970 ) $ (194 ) Weighted average number of outstanding shares Basic 15,399,831 15,459,022 15,482,612 Effect of dilutive securities Employee stock options — — — Diluted 15,399,831 15,459,022 15,482,612 Earnings (loss) per share attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. Basic Loss from continuing operations $ (0.26 ) $ (0.04 ) $ 0.00 Loss from discontinued operations 0.00 (0.02 ) (0.01 ) Net loss attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. $ (0.26 ) $ (0.06 ) $ (0.01 ) Diluted Loss from continuing operations $ (0.26 ) $ (0.04 ) $ 0.00 Loss from discontinued operations 0.00 (0.02 ) (0.01 ) Net loss attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. $ (0.26 ) $ (0.06 ) $ (0.01 )

Accumulated Other Comprehensi40

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Summary of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component: (dollars in thousands) Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments 1 Foreign currency translation adjustment Total Balance at June 30, 2012 $ 466 $ — $ 466 Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications 530 — 530 Tax effect (180 ) — (180 ) Amount reclassified from AOCI (248 ) — (248 ) Tax effect 84 — 84 Net other comprehensive loss for 2013 186 — 186 Balance at June 30, 2013 652 — 652 Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 1,399 18 1,417 Tax effect (476 ) — (476 ) Amount reclassified from AOCI (1,041 ) — (1,041 ) Tax effect 354 — 354 Net other comprehensive income for 2014 236 18 254 Balance at June 30, 2014 888 18 906 Other comprehensive income before reclassifications (1,341 ) (162 ) (1,503 ) Tax effect 341 — 341 Amount reclassified from AOCI (344 ) — (344 ) Tax effect 117 — 117 Net other comprehensive income for 2015 (1,227 ) (162 ) (1,389 ) Balance at June 30, 2015 $ (339 ) $ (144 ) $ (483 ) 1. Amounts reclassified from unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments, net of tax, were recorded in investment income (loss) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Financial Information by Busi41

Financial Information by Business Segment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule Details of Financial Information by Business Segment	The following schedule details total revenues and income by business segment: (dollars in thousands) Investment Management Services Investment Management Services - Canada Corporate Investments Consolidated Year ended June 30, 2015 Net operating revenues $ 7,364 1 $ 2,007 2 $ — $ 9,371 Net other income $ — $ — $ 434 $ 434 Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ (3,555 ) $ 9 $ 392 $ (3,154 ) Loss from discontinued operations $ — $ — $ — $ — Depreciation and amortization $ 253 $ 74 $ — $ 327 Capital expenditures $ 40 $ — $ — $ 40 Gross identifiable assets at June 30, 2015 $ 6,519 $ 1,841 $ 22,410 $ 30,770 Deferred tax asset $ — Consolidated total assets at June 30, 2015 $ 30,770 Year ended June 30, 2014 Net operating revenues $ 11,205 1 $ 234 2 $ — $ 11,439 Net other income $ — $ — $ 2,165 $ 2,165 Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ (3,426 ) $ 31 $ 2,158 $ (1,237 ) Loss from discontinued operations $ (243 ) $ — $ — $ (243 ) Depreciation and amortization $ 252 $ 7 $ — 259 Capital expenditures $ 30 $ — $ — $ 30 Year ended June 30, 2013 Net operating revenues $ 17,318 1 $ — 2 $ — $ 17,318 Net other income $ — $ — $ 262 $ 262 Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ (178 ) $ — $ 249 $ 71 Loss from discontinued operations $ (165 ) $ — $ — $ (165 ) Depreciation and amortization $ 275 $ — $ — 275 Capital expenditures $ 39 $ — $ — $ 39 1 Includes operating revenues from USGIF of $7,208 , $11,011 and $17,000 in fiscal years 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , respectively. 2 Includes operating revenues from Galileo Funds of $1,638 , $184 and $0 ; and other advisory clients of $354 , $48 and $0 in fiscal years 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 , respectively.

Selected Quarterly Financial 42

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information of Income Statement	Note that quarterly per share amounts may not add to the annual total due to rounding. Quarters Fiscal 2015 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total (dollars in thousands except per share data) Operating revenues $ 3,297 $ 2,371 $ 1,831 $ 1,872 $ 9,371 Loss from continuing operations before income taxes (96 ) (838 ) (969 ) (1,251 ) (3,154 ) Tax expense (benefit) (7 ) 3 25 801 822 Loss from continuing operations (89 ) (841 ) (994 ) (2,052 ) (3,976 ) Net loss (89 ) (841 ) (994 ) (2,052 ) (3,976 ) Net income attributable to non-controlling interest 39 1 13 1 54 Net loss attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (128 ) (842 ) (1,007 ) (2,053 ) (4,030 ) Comprehensive loss (593 ) (1,586 ) (1,225 ) (2,101 ) (5,505 ) Comprehensive loss attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (604 ) (1,562 ) (1,177 ) (2,076 ) (5,419 ) Earnings (loss) per share attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc.: Basic Loss from continuing operations $ (0.01 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (0.07 ) $ (0.13 ) $ (0.26 ) Loss from discontinued operations 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Net loss attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. $ (0.01 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (0.07 ) $ (0.13 ) $ (0.26 ) Diluted Loss from continuing operations $ (0.01 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (0.07 ) $ (0.13 ) $ (0.26 ) Loss from discontinued operations 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Net loss attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. $ (0.01 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (0.07 ) $ (0.13 ) $ (0.26 ) Quarters Fiscal 2014 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total (dollars in thousands except per share data) Operating revenues $ 3,052 $ 2,740 $ 2,742 $ 2,905 $ 11,439 Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (23 ) (1,424 ) (12 ) 222 (1,237 ) Tax expense (benefit) (14 ) (466 ) 14 (51 ) (517 ) Income (loss) from continuing operations (9 ) (958 ) (26 ) 273 (720 ) Loss on discontinued operations (28 ) (207 ) (2 ) (6 ) (243 ) Net income (loss) (37 ) (1,165 ) (28 ) 267 (963 ) Net income attributable to non-controlling interest — — — 7 7 Net income (loss) attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (37 ) (1,165 ) (28 ) 260 (970 ) Comprehensive income (loss) (236 ) (1,052 ) 151 430 (707 ) Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (236 ) (1,052 ) 151 421 (716 ) Earnings (loss) per share attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc.: Basic Income (loss) from continuing operations $ 0.00 $ (0.06 ) $ 0.00 $ 0.02 $ (0.04 ) Loss from discontinued operations 0.00 (0.02 ) 0.00 0.00 (0.02 ) Net income (loss) attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. $ 0.00 $ (0.08 ) $ 0.00 $ 0.02 $ (0.06 ) Diluted Income (loss) from continuing operations $ 0.00 $ (0.06 ) $ 0.00 $ 0.02 $ (0.04 ) Loss from discontinued operations 0.00 (0.02 ) 0.00 0.00 (0.02 ) Net income (loss) attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. $ 0.00 $ (0.08 ) $ 0.00 $ 0.02 $ (0.06 )

Significant Accounting Polici43

Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	Jun. 01, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Significant Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Equity method investments		$ 0	$ 0
Allowance for doubtful accounts		0	0
Net advertising expenditures		$ 411,000	$ 615,000	$ 862,000
Furniture and equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Significant Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Depreciation Period		3 years
Furniture and equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Significant Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Depreciation Period		10 years
Building and related improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Significant Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Depreciation Period		14 years
Building and related improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Significant Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Depreciation Period		40 years
Galileo Global Equity Advisors Inc [Member]
Significant Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Purchase of additional equity shares	15.00%
Percentage of shares issued and outstanding of Galileo	65.00%
Galileo [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Significant Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Depreciation Period		2 years
Galileo [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Significant Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Depreciation Period		5 years
Non-compete agreement [Member]
Significant Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	2 years	11 months

Business Combination - Addition

Business Combination - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 01, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of shares issued and outstanding of Galileo purchased		50.00%
Purchase of Galileo shares			$ 0	$ 0	$ 600
Equity method profit (loss)			0	20	54
Gain on Galileo acquisition			$ 0	290	0
Galileo Global Equity Advisors Inc [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of shares issued and outstanding of Galileo purchased		50.00%
Purchase of Galileo shares		$ 600
Purchase of additional equity shares	15.00%
Payments to acquire additional interest in subsidiary	$ 180
Percentage of shares issued and outstanding of Galileo	65.00%
Gain on Galileo acquisition				161
Galileo, Additional 15% Purchase [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Gain on Galileo acquisition	$ 129
Other Income [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method profit (loss)				$ 20	$ 54

Business Combination - Purchase

Business Combination - Purchase Price Allocation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 01, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of shares issued and outstanding of Galileo purchased		50.00%
Current assets	$ 1,788
Property and equipment	149
Intangible asset re: non-compete agreement	90
Other noncurrent assets	13
Current liabilities	(278)
Non-controlling interest in subsidiary	(617)
Gain on purchase of 15%	(129)
Total purchase price	1,016
Fair value of March 31, 2013 initial investment for 50% of stock	836
June 1, 2014 acquisition for 15% of stock for cash	180
Fair Value of Galileo Considerations	$ 1,016
Galileo Global Equity Advisors Inc [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of shares issued and outstanding of Galileo purchased		50.00%
Purchase of additional equity shares	15.00%

Business Combination - Pro Form

Business Combination - Pro Forma Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Operating revenues	$ 13,771	$ 20,234
Net loss	(856)	(13)
Net loss attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc.	$ (916)	$ (99)
Loss from continuing operations - basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.04)	$ 0
Loss from continuing operations - diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.04)	$ 0

Business Combination - Post-Acq

Business Combination - Post-Acquisition Financial Information (Details) - Jun. 30, 2014 - Galileo [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Total
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total revenues		$ 234
Net income		18
Net income attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc.		12
Costs associated with the acquisition	[1]	$ 33
[1]	Costs associated with the Galileo acquisition are included in general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Discontinued Operations (Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Expenses related to leased equipment that will not be utilized					$ 65
Operating revenue					0	$ 529	$ 1,348
Operating expenses					0	897	1,598
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes					0	(368)	(250)
Income tax benefit					0	(125)	(85)
Loss from Discontinued Operations	$ (6)	$ (2)	$ (207)	$ (28)	$ 0	$ (243)	$ (165)

Investments - Additional Inform

Investments - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)security	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2013USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of investments held		$ 19,903
Cost basis of investments held		$ 21,100
Market value of investments to Company's total assets		64.70%
Other investments		$ 2,303	$ 1,413
Trading, fair value	[1]	15,640	17,817
Other-than-temporary impairments		247	3	$ 47
Available-for-sale, amortized cost	[2],[3]	4,602	4,851
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	[2],[3]	$ 4,263	$ 6,196
Percentage of financial assets derived from Level 1 inputs measured at fair value		94.00%	90.00%
Percentage of financial assets derived from Level 2 inputs measured at fair value		3.00%	9.00%
Percentage of financial assets derived from Level 3 inputs measured at fair value		3.00%	1.00%
Private and venture capital securities [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments transferred out of Level 3 assets			$ 385
Offshore fund [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading, fair value	[1]	$ 481	998
Corporate debt securities [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale, amortized cost	[3]	1,433	1,706
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	[3]	616	1,632
Investments transferred out of Level 3 assets		0	0
Investments transferred into level 3 assets		$ 343	0
Corporate debt securities, one [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Number of positions, subject to impairment loss | security		1
Available-for-sale, amortized cost		$ 44
Available-for-sale securities, fair value		5
Other securities [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading, fair value	[1]	$ 0	27
Number of positions, subject to impairment loss | security		2
Available-for-sale, amortized cost	[3]	$ 169	232
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	[3]	163	240
Investments transferred out of Level 3 assets			285
Investments transferred into level 3 assets			0
Other securities, one [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale, amortized cost		310
Available-for-sale securities, fair value		234
Other securities, two [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale, amortized cost		1,102
Available-for-sale securities, fair value		970
Government Fund [Member] | Mutual funds [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading, fair value					$ 14,100
Available-for-sale Securities [Member] | Corporate debt securities [Member] | Significant Other Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities, fair value		$ 77	1,100
Trading Securities [Member] | Offshore fund [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Minimum redemption notice		45 days
Trading Securities [Member] | Offshore fund [Member] | Significant Other Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Energy and natural resource sectors [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading, fair value		$ 481	$ 998
[1]	Unrealized and realized gains and losses on trading securities are included in earnings in the statement of operations.
[2]	Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities gross and net of tax as of June 30, 2015, are $(339) and $(339), respectively, and as of June 30, 2014, are $1,345 and $888, respectively.
[3]	Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) as a separate component of shareholders’ equity until realized.

Investments - Investment Activi

Investments - Investment Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Schedule of Trading Securities and Available-for-Sale Securities [Line Items]
Trading, cost	[1]	$ 16,491	$ 18,067
Trading, gross unrealized gain	[1]	68	92
Trading, gross unrealized (losses)	[1]	(919)	(342)
Trading, fair value	[1]	15,640	17,817
Available-for-sale, cost	[2],[3]	4,602	4,851
Available-for-sale, gross unrealized gains	[2],[3]	635	1,425
Available-for-sale, gross unrealized (losses)	[2],[3]	(974)	(80)
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	[2],[3]	4,263	6,196
Available-for-sale securities, gross unrealized gain (loss)		(339)	1,345
Available-for-sale securities, net unrealized gain (loss)		(339)	888
Offshore fund [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Available-for-Sale Securities [Line Items]
Trading, cost	[1]	1,184	1,184
Trading, gross unrealized gain	[1]	0	0
Trading, gross unrealized (losses)	[1]	(703)	(186)
Trading, fair value	[1]	481	998
Mutual funds - Fixed income [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Available-for-Sale Securities [Line Items]
Trading, cost	[1]	14,691	16,241
Trading, gross unrealized gain	[1]	68	92
Trading, gross unrealized (losses)	[1]	(5)	0
Trading, fair value	[1]	14,754	16,333
Available-for-sale, cost	[3]	1,227	1,228
Available-for-sale, gross unrealized gains	[3]	9	21
Available-for-sale, gross unrealized (losses)	[3]	(22)	(2)
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	[3]	1,214	1,247
Mutual funds - Domestic equity [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Available-for-Sale Securities [Line Items]
Trading, cost	[1]	535	535
Trading, gross unrealized gain	[1]	0	0
Trading, gross unrealized (losses)	[1]	(130)	(76)
Trading, fair value	[1]	405	459
Available-for-sale, cost	[3]	543	543
Available-for-sale, gross unrealized gains	[3]	0	7
Available-for-sale, gross unrealized (losses)	[3]	(80)	0
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	[3]	463	550
Common stock - Domestic [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Available-for-Sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale, cost	[3]	535	535
Available-for-sale, gross unrealized gains	[3]	316	586
Available-for-sale, gross unrealized (losses)	[3]	(9)	(3)
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	[3]	842	1,118
Common stock - International [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Available-for-Sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale, cost	[3]	695	607
Available-for-sale, gross unrealized gains	[3]	309	802
Available-for-sale, gross unrealized (losses)	[3]	(39)	0
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	[3]	965	1,409
Corporate debt [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Available-for-Sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale, cost	[3]	1,433	1,706
Available-for-sale, gross unrealized gains	[3]	0	0
Available-for-sale, gross unrealized (losses)	[3]	(817)	(74)
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	[3]	616	1,632
Other [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Available-for-Sale Securities [Line Items]
Trading, cost	[1]	81	107
Trading, gross unrealized gain	[1]	0	0
Trading, gross unrealized (losses)	[1]	(81)	(80)
Trading, fair value	[1]	0	27
Available-for-sale, cost	[3]	169	232
Available-for-sale, gross unrealized gains	[3]	1	9
Available-for-sale, gross unrealized (losses)	[3]	(7)	(1)
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	[3]	$ 163	$ 240
[1]	Unrealized and realized gains and losses on trading securities are included in earnings in the statement of operations.
[2]	Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities gross and net of tax as of June 30, 2015, are $(339) and $(339), respectively, and as of June 30, 2014, are $1,345 and $888, respectively.
[3]	Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) as a separate component of shareholders’ equity until realized.

Investments - Investment Income

Investments - Investment Income (Loss) Reflected in Earnings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Realized losses on sales of trading securities	$ (1)	$ (163)	$ (245)
Realized gains on sales of available-for-sale securities	591	1,044	266
Realized losses on sales of securities classified as other investments	(30)	0	0
Unrealized gains (losses) on trading securities	(601)	450	45
Realized gain on Galileo acquisition	0	290	0
Realized foreign currency gains	71	1	1
Other-than-temporary declines in available-for-sale securities	(247)	(3)	(47)
Dividend and interest income	651	526	188
Total Investment Income (Loss)	$ 434	$ 2,145	$ 208

Investments - Summary of Gross

Investments - Summary of Gross Unrealized Losses and Fair Values of Available-For-Sale Investment Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	$ 1,219	$ 1,776
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Greater, Fair Value	285	0
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	1,504	1,776
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	(941)	(80)
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Greater, Gross Unrealized Losses	(33)	0
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Gross Unrealized Losses, Total	(974)	(80)
Common stock - Domestic [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	77	125
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Greater, Fair Value	107	0
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	184	125
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	(7)	(3)
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Greater, Gross Unrealized Losses	(2)	0
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Gross Unrealized Losses, Total	(9)	(3)
Common stock - International [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	114
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Greater, Fair Value	39
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	153
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	(23)
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Greater, Gross Unrealized Losses	(16)
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Gross Unrealized Losses, Total	(39)
Corporate debt [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	386	1,382
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Greater, Fair Value	0	0
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	386	1,382
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	(817)	(74)
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Greater, Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Gross Unrealized Losses, Total	(817)	(74)
Mutual funds - Fixed income [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	67	151
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Greater, Fair Value	139	0
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	206	151
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	(7)	(2)
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Greater, Gross Unrealized Losses	(15)	0
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Gross Unrealized Losses, Total	(22)	(2)
Mutual funds - Domestic equity [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	463
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Greater, Fair Value	0
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	463
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	(80)
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Greater, Gross Unrealized Losses	0
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Gross Unrealized Losses, Total	(80)
Other [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	112	118
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Greater, Fair Value	0	0
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	112	118
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	(7)	(1)
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Greater, Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Available-for-sale securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Gross Unrealized Losses, Total	$ (7)	$ (1)

Investments - Fair Value Measur

Investments - Fair Value Measurements on Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities, at fair value	[1]	$ 15,640	$ 17,817
Total available-for-sale securities	[2],[3]	4,263	6,196
Total Investments		19,903
Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities, at fair value		15,640	17,817
Total available-for-sale securities		4,263	6,196
Total Investments		19,903	24,013
Offshore fund [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities, at fair value	[1]	481	998
Offshore fund [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities, at fair value		481	998
Mutual funds - Fixed income [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities, at fair value	[1]	14,754	16,333
Total available-for-sale securities	[3]	1,214	1,247
Mutual funds - Fixed income [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities, at fair value		14,754	16,333
Total available-for-sale securities		1,214	1,247
Mutual funds - Domestic equity [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities, at fair value	[1]	405	459
Total available-for-sale securities	[3]	463	550
Mutual funds - Domestic equity [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities, at fair value		405	459
Total available-for-sale securities		463	550
Common stock - Domestic [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total available-for-sale securities	[3]	842	1,118
Common stock - Domestic [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total available-for-sale securities		842	1,118
Common stock - International [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total available-for-sale securities	[3]	965	1,409
Common stock - International [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total available-for-sale securities		965	1,409
Corporate debt [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total available-for-sale securities	[3]	616	1,632
Corporate debt [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total available-for-sale securities		616	1,632
Other [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities, at fair value	[1]	0	27
Total available-for-sale securities	[3]	163	240
Other [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities, at fair value		0	27
Total available-for-sale securities		163	240
Quoted Prices (Level 1) [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities, at fair value		15,159	16,819
Total available-for-sale securities		3,647	4,853
Total Investments		18,806	21,672
Quoted Prices (Level 1) [Member] | Offshore fund [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities, at fair value		0	0
Quoted Prices (Level 1) [Member] | Mutual funds - Fixed income [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities, at fair value		14,754	16,333
Total available-for-sale securities		1,214	1,247
Quoted Prices (Level 1) [Member] | Mutual funds - Domestic equity [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities, at fair value		405	459
Total available-for-sale securities		463	550
Quoted Prices (Level 1) [Member] | Common stock - Domestic [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total available-for-sale securities		842	1,118
Quoted Prices (Level 1) [Member] | Common stock - International [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total available-for-sale securities		965	1,406
Quoted Prices (Level 1) [Member] | Corporate debt [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total available-for-sale securities		0	292
Quoted Prices (Level 1) [Member] | Other [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities, at fair value		0	27
Total available-for-sale securities		163	240
Significant Other Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities, at fair value		481	998
Total available-for-sale securities		77	1,093
Total Investments		558	2,091
Significant Other Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Offshore fund [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities, at fair value		481	998
Significant Other Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Mutual funds - Fixed income [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities, at fair value		0	0
Total available-for-sale securities		0	0
Significant Other Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Mutual funds - Domestic equity [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities, at fair value		0	0
Total available-for-sale securities		0	0
Significant Other Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Common stock - Domestic [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total available-for-sale securities		0	0
Significant Other Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Common stock - International [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total available-for-sale securities		0	3
Significant Other Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Corporate debt [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total available-for-sale securities		77	1,090
Significant Other Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Other [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities, at fair value		0	0
Total available-for-sale securities		0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities, at fair value		0	0
Total available-for-sale securities		539	250
Total Investments		539	250
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Offshore fund [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities, at fair value		0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Mutual funds - Fixed income [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities, at fair value		0	0
Total available-for-sale securities		0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Mutual funds - Domestic equity [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities, at fair value		0	0
Total available-for-sale securities		0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Common stock - Domestic [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total available-for-sale securities		0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Common stock - International [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total available-for-sale securities		0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Corporate debt [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total available-for-sale securities		539	250
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Other [Member] | Recurring basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities, at fair value		0	0
Total available-for-sale securities		$ 0	$ 0
[1]	Unrealized and realized gains and losses on trading securities are included in earnings in the statement of operations.
[2]	Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities gross and net of tax as of June 30, 2015, are $(339) and $(339), respectively, and as of June 30, 2014, are $1,345 and $888, respectively.
[3]	Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) as a separate component of shareholders’ equity until realized.

Investments - Summary of Invest

Investments - Summary of Investments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Corporate debt [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 250	$ 0
Return of capital	(25)	0
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings (investment income)	(133)	0
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)	104	0
Purchases	0	250
Sales	0	0
Transfers into Level 3	343	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0
Ending Balance	539	250
Common Stock - International [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	0	95
Return of capital		0
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings (investment income)		0
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)		5
Purchases		0
Sales		0
Transfers into Level 3		0
Transfers out of Level 3		(100)
Ending Balance		0
Other [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 0	163
Return of capital		(43)
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings (investment income)		0
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)		5
Purchases		160
Sales		0
Transfers into Level 3		0
Transfers out of Level 3		(285)
Ending Balance		$ 0

Investment Management and Oth55

Investment Management and Other Fees - Additional Information (Details)	Nov. 01, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2013USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2013fund
Investment [Line Items]
Base percentage adjustment, fund performance not within benchmark index			0.25%
Minimum performance to designated benchmark over prior rolling twelve months, percent			5.00%
Increase (decrease) in base advisory fees realized			$ (1,000,000)	$ (815,000)	$ (133,000)
Aggregate fees waived and expenses borne			$ 1,300,000	2,400,000	3,300,000
Fees waived and or expenses reimbursed U.S. Treasury Securities Cash Fund to maintain minimum yield				583,000	1,200,000
Minimum yield waivers recoverable, recapture period			3 years
Minimum yield waivers recoverable through 12/31/15			$ 510,000
Minimum yield waivers recoverable through 12/31/16			$ 498,000
Administrative services fee, per fund	$ 7,000	$ 10,000
Unitary management fee, percentage of average net assets			0.60%
Advisory fees			$ 6,682,000	7,760,000	12,189,000
Investor Class Shares [Member]
Investment [Line Items]
Previous administrative fee rate		0.08%
Administrative fee rate		0.10%
Institutional Class Shares [Member]
Investment [Line Items]
Previous administrative fee rate		0.06%
Administrative fee rate		0.08%
Offshore clients [Member]
Investment [Line Items]
Advisory fees			130,000	190,000	299,000
Performance fees			$ 0	$ 4,000	$ 19,000
Offshore fund [Member]
Investment [Line Items]
Number of funds liquidated | fund						1
Maximum [Member]
Investment [Line Items]
Shareholder services fee, percentage of share value in account			0.20%

Property and Equipment - Compon

Property and Equipment - Components of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property and equipment	$ 7,020	$ 7,403
Accumulated depreciation	(4,284)	(4,379)
Net property and equipment	2,736	3,024
Building and land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property and equipment	4,608	4,608
Furniture, equipment, and other [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property and equipment	$ 2,412	$ 2,795

Property and Equipment - Additi

Property and Equipment - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation expense	$ 282	$ 255	$ 275

Intangible Assets (Details)

Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)	Jun. 01, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Intangible asset - Non-compete agreement
Net carrying amount		$ 41,000	$ 86,000
Amortization expense		45,000	4,000	$ 0
Non-compete agreement [Member]
Intangible asset - Non-compete agreement
Gross carrying amount		90,000	90,000
Accumulated amortization		(49,000)	(4,000)
Net carrying amount		$ 41,000	$ 86,000
Remaining weighted-average useful life	2 years	11 months

Intangible Assets - Future Amor

Intangible Assets - Future Amortization Income and Expense (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2,016	$ 41
2,017	0
2,018	0
2,019	0
2,020	$ 0

Other Accrued Expenses - Compon

Other Accrued Expenses - Components of Other Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Legal, professional and consulting fees	$ 270	$ 325
Vendors payable	333	246
Investments payable	0	187
Platform fees	101	170
Taxes payable	117	131
Other	0	5
Other accrued expenses	$ 821	$ 1,064

Borrowings - Additional Informa

Borrowings - Additional Information (Details) - Jun. 30, 2015 - USD ($)	Total
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term liabilities	$ 0
Credit facility with a one-year maturity for working capital	$ 1,000,000
Credit facility maturity period	1 year
Credit agreement current renewal date	May 14, 2015
Amended credit agreement expiration date	May 31, 2016

Lease Commitments - Additional

Lease Commitments - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Leases [Abstract]
Lease expenses	$ 514	$ 494	$ 491

Lease Commitments - Summary of

Lease Commitments - Summary of Minimum Non-Cancelable Lease Payments Required under Operating Leases (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
2,016	$ 237
2,017	169
2,018	101
2,019	0
2,020	0
Operating lease total	$ 507

Benefit Plans - Additional Info

Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Company percentage match of participants contributions for the first three percent of compensation	100.00%
Percentage of first compensation	3.00%
Company percentage match of participants contributions for next two percent of compensation	50.00%
Percentage of next compensation	2.00%
Company 401(k) Match	$ 131,000	$ 175,000	$ 220,000
Profit sharing contributions	0	0	0
Company match of savings programs	$ 51,000	$ 58,000	$ 79,000
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Shares of treasury stock purchased by employees	37,383	52,191	48,679
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Company Employee Stock Purchase Plan percentage match of employee's contributions of gross salary	3.00%

Shareholders' Equity - Addition

Shareholders' Equity - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			31 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 10, 2014	Dec. 12, 2013	Dec. 07, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Remaining authorized repurchase amount			$ 2,660,000			$ 2,660,000
Class A common stock purchased (shares)			95,251	93,351	55,052
Repurchasing amount			$ 292,000	$ 289,000	$ 174,000
Number of options outstanding (shares)			22,000	22,000	29,000	22,000				29,000
Options granted during period (shares)			0	0	0
Options exercisable (shares)			22,000			22,000
Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)			$ 18.72			$ 18.72
1989 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period			6 months
Number of options outstanding (shares)			0			0
1997 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized under Stock Option Plan			400,000			400,000
Options granted during period (shares)			0	0	0
Employees [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options exercisable (shares)			22,000	22,000	25,000	22,000
Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)			$ 18.72	$ 18.72	$ 18.71	$ 18.72
Common Class A [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Class A common stock purchased (shares)			95,251	93,351	55,052
Repurchasing amount			$ 292,000	$ 289,000	$ 174,000
Class A common stock granted (shares)			0	0	0
Conversion of shares of class C common stock for class A common stock, Shares			60	1,340	2,516
Conversion ratio, shares converted (per share)			1
Common Class A [Member] | 1989 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized under Stock Option Plan			1,600,000			1,600,000
Annual award vesting, percentage			20.00%
Stock Option Plan expiration			10 years
Common Class A [Member] | 1997 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Option Plan expiration			10 years
Common Class A [Member] | Director [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Class A common stock granted (shares)			3,600	3,600	3,600
Class A common stock granted (in dollars per share)			$ 3.24	$ 3.07	$ 4.16
Common Class C [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares converted			60	1,340	2,516
Conversion ratio, shares issued as a result of stock conversion (per share)			1
Share Repurchase Plan, December 2012 and Renewal, December 2013, December 2014 [Member] | Common Class A [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Repurchasing amount						$ 755,000
Number of shares repurchased						243,654
Share Repurchase Plan - December 2012 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount									$ 2,750,000
Share Repurchase Renewal, December 2013 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount								$ 2,750,000
Share Repurchase Renewal, December 2014 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount							$ 2,750,000
Forecast [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Monthly dividend (in dollars per share)	$ 0.0025	$ 0.005

Shareholders' Equity - Stock Op

Shareholders' Equity - Stock Option Transactions Under the Various Employee Stock Option Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, Shares	22,000	29,000	29,000
Granted, Shares	0	0	0
Exercised, Shares	0	0	0
Forfeited, Shares	0	7,000	0
Ending Balance, Shares	22,000	22,000	29,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Beginning Balance, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 18.72	$ 17.03	$ 17.03
Forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)		11.74
Ending Balance, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 18.72	$ 18.72	$ 17.03
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years, Outstanding	2 years 5 months 9 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (net of tax), Outstanding	$ 165

Shareholders' Equity - Class A

Shareholders' Equity - Class A Common Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable Under the Employee Stock Option Plans (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Shares	22,000	22,000	29,000	29,000
Options Outstanding, Remaining Life in Years	2 years 5 months 9 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 18.72	$ 18.72	$ 17.03	$ 17.03
Options Exercisable, Shares	22,000
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 18.72
October 3, 2007 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Date of Option Grant	Oct. 3, 2007
Options Outstanding, Shares	20,000
Options Outstanding, Remaining Life in Years	2 years 3 months
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 19.36
Options Exercisable, Shares	20,000
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 19.36
October 7, 2009 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Date of Option Grant	Oct. 7, 2009
Options Outstanding, Shares	2,000
Options Outstanding, Remaining Life in Years	4 years 3 months 7 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 12.31
Options Exercisable, Shares	2,000
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 12.31

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Income Tax [Line Items]
Tax expense at capital loss carryovers	$ 8	$ 252
Tax expense at charitable contribution carryovers	41	35
Operating loss carryover	1,051	0
Valuation allowance	2,073	$ 35	$ 27
Expiration 2035 [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Operating loss carryover	3,000
Galileo [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Tax expense at capital loss carryovers	287
Galileo [Member] | Expiration 2025 [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Operating loss carryover	85
Galileo [Member] | Expiration 2027 [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Operating loss carryover	156
Galileo [Member] | Expiration 2030 [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Operating loss carryover	58
Domestic tax authority [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Tax expense at charitable contribution carryovers	121
Domestic tax authority [Member] | Expiration 2018 [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Tax expense at charitable contribution carryovers	68
Domestic tax authority [Member] | Expiration 2019 [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Tax expense at charitable contribution carryovers	34
Domestic tax authority [Member] | Expiration 2020 [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Tax expense at capital loss carryovers	24
Tax expense at charitable contribution carryovers	$ 19

Income Taxes - Summary of incom

Income Taxes - Summary of income before tax (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Income (Loss) before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
United States	$ (3,400,000)	$ (1,934,000)	$ (234,000)
Canada	246,000	329,000	55,000
Total	$ (3,154,000)	$ (1,605,000)	$ (179,000)

Income Taxes - Schedule of effe

Income Taxes - Schedule of effective income tax and tax rate reconciliation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Tax expense (benefit) at statutory rate - continuing operations									$ (1,072)	$ (421)	$ 24
Valuation allowance									1,857	35	27
Nondeductible membership dues									23	25	27
Nondeductible meals and entertainment									15	25	44
Non-deductible insurance									8	8	8
Nondeductible gain on business combination									0	(99)	0
Non-taxable dividend income									(25)	(33)	(35)
Other									16	(57)	5
Total tax expense (benefit) - continuing operations	$ 801	$ 25	$ 3	$ (7)	$ (51)	$ 14	$ (466)	$ (14)	$ 822	$ (517)	$ 100
Tax expense (benefit) at statutory rate - continuing operations, % of Pretax									33.98859%	34.00%	34.00282%
Valuation allowance, % of Pretax									(58.90%)	(2.80%)	38.00%
Nondeductible membership dues, % of Pretax									(0.70%)	(2.00%)	38.00%
Nondeductible meals and entertainment, % of Pretax									(0.50%)	(2.00%)	62.00%
Non-deductible insurance, % of Pretax									(0.30%)	(0.60%)	11.30%
Nondeductible gain on business combination, % of Pretax									0.00%	8.00%	0.00%
Non-taxable dividend income, % of Pretax									0.80%	2.70%	(49.30%)
Other, % of Pretax									(0.50%)	4.50%	7.00%
Total tax expense (benefit) - continuing operations, % of Pretax									(26.10%)	41.80%	141.00%

Income Taxes - Components of to

Income Taxes - Components of total tax expense (benefit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Current tax expense (benefit) - U.S. Federal									$ (21)	$ (904)	$ 91
Current tax expense (benefit) - Non-U.S.									36	0	0
Deferred tax expense (benefit) - U.S. Federal									807	387	9
Total tax expense (benefit) - continuing operations	$ 801	$ 25	$ 3	$ (7)	$ (51)	$ 14	$ (466)	$ (14)	822	(517)	100
Current tax expense (benefit) - U.S. Federal									0	(125)	(85)
Total tax expense (benefit)									$ 822	$ (642)	$ 15

Income Taxes - Deferred assets

Income Taxes - Deferred assets and liabilities using the effective statutory tax rate (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Trading securities	$ 289	$ 84
Prepaid expenses	(115)	(142)
Accumulated depreciation	129	120
Available-for-sale securities	366	(176)
Accrued expenses	125	108
Stock-based compensation expense	103	103
Net operating loss carryover	1,051	0
Cumulative eligible capital carryover	76	0
Capital loss carryover	8	252
Charitable contributions carryover	41	35
Valuation Allowance	(2,073)	(35)	$ (27)
Net deferred tax asset	$ 0	$ 349

Earnings Per Share - Computatio

Earnings Per Share - Computation for Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Loss from continuing operations	$ (2,052)	$ (994)	$ (841)	$ (89)	$ 273	$ (26)	$ (958)	$ (9)	$ (3,976)	$ (720)	$ (29)
Less: Income attributable to non-controlling interest in subsidiary	1	13	1	39	7	0	0	0	54	7	0
Loss from continuing operations attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc.									(4,030)	(727)	(29)
Loss from discontinued operations attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc.					(6)	(2)	(207)	(28)	0	(243)	(165)
Net income (loss) attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc.	$ (2,053)	$ (1,007)	$ (842)	$ (128)	$ 260	$ (28)	$ (1,165)	$ (37)	$ (4,030)	$ (970)	$ (194)
Weighted average number of outstanding shares
Basic (shares)									15,399,831	15,459,022	15,482,612
Employee stock options (shares)									0	0	0
Diluted (shares)									15,399,831	15,459,022	15,482,612
Basic
Loss from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ (0.13)	$ (0.07)	$ (0.05)	$ (0.01)	$ 0.02	$ 0	$ (0.06)	$ 0	$ (0.26)	$ (0.04)	$ 0
Loss from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0	0	0	0	0	0	(0.02)	0	0	(0.02)	(0.01)
Net income (loss) attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (in dollars per share)	(0.13)	(0.07)	(0.05)	(0.01)	0.02	0	(0.08)	0	(0.26)	(0.06)	(0.01)
Diluted
Loss from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	(0.13)	(0.07)	(0.05)	(0.01)	0.02	0	(0.06)	0	(0.26)	(0.04)	0
Loss from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0	0	0	0	0	0	(0.02)	0	0	(0.02)	(0.01)
Net income (loss) attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (in dollars per share)	$ (0.13)	$ (0.07)	$ (0.05)	$ (0.01)	$ 0.02	$ 0	$ (0.08)	$ 0	$ (0.26)	$ (0.06)	$ (0.01)

Earnings Per Share - Additional

Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Employee stock options [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Employee stock options excluded from diluted EPS	22	22	29

Accumulated Other Comprehensi75

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Changes in Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income, balance		$ 906	$ 652	$ 466
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(1,503)	1,417	530
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassification adjustments, tax effect		341	(476)	(180)
Amount reclassified from AOCI		(344)	(1,041)	(248)
Amount reclassified from AOCI, tax effect		117	354	84
Net other comprehensive loss		(1,475)	263	186
Net other comprehensive income		(1,389)	254
Accumulated other comprehensive income, balance		(483)	906	652
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income, balance	[1]	888	652	466
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	[1]	(1,341)	1,399	530
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassification adjustments, tax effect	[1]	341	(476)	(180)
Amount reclassified from AOCI	[1]	(344)	(1,041)	(248)
Amount reclassified from AOCI, tax effect	[1]	117	354	84
Net other comprehensive loss	[1]			186
Net other comprehensive income	[1]	(1,227)	236
Accumulated other comprehensive income, balance	[1]	(339)	888	652
Foreign currency translation adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income, balance		18	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(162)	18	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassification adjustments, tax effect		0	0	0
Amount reclassified from AOCI		0	0	0
Amount reclassified from AOCI, tax effect		0	0	0
Net other comprehensive loss				0
Net other comprehensive income		(162)	18
Accumulated other comprehensive income, balance		$ (144)	$ 18	$ 0
[1]	Amounts reclassified from unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments, net of tax, were recorded in investment income (loss) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Financial Information By Busi76

Financial Information By Business Segment - Schedule Details of Financial Information by Business Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 01, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net operating revenues			$ 1,872	$ 1,831	$ 2,371	$ 3,297	$ 2,905	$ 2,742	$ 2,740	$ 3,052	$ 9,371	$ 11,439	$ 17,318
Net other income											434	2,165	262
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes			(1,251)	$ (969)	$ (838)	$ (96)	222	(12)	(1,424)	(23)	(3,154)	(1,237)	71
Loss from discontinued operations							(6)	$ (2)	$ (207)	$ (28)	0	(243)	(165)
Depreciation and amortization											327	259	275
Capital expenditures											40	30	39
Gross identifiable assets at June 30, 2015			30,770								30,770
Deferred tax asset			0								0
Total Assets			30,770				$ 37,846				30,770	37,846
Investment Management Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net operating revenues	[1]										7,364	11,205	17,318
Net other income											0	0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes											(3,555)	(3,426)	(178)
Loss from discontinued operations											0	(243)	(165)
Depreciation and amortization											253	252	275
Capital expenditures											40	30	39
Gross identifiable assets at June 30, 2015			6,519								6,519
Investment Management Services - Canada [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net operating revenues	[2]										2,007	234	0
Net other income											0	0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes											9	31	0
Loss from discontinued operations											0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization											74	7	0
Capital expenditures											0	0	0
Gross identifiable assets at June 30, 2015			1,841								1,841
Corporate Investments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net operating revenues											0	0	0
Net other income											434	2,165	262
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes											392	2,158	249
Loss from discontinued operations											0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization											0	0	0
Capital expenditures											0	0	0
Gross identifiable assets at June 30, 2015			$ 22,410								22,410
Galileo Global Equity Advisors Inc [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of shares issued and outstanding of Galileo		65.00%
USGIF [Member] | Investment Management Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net operating revenues											7,208	11,011	17,000
Galileo Funds [Member] | Investment Management Services - Canada [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net operating revenues											1,638	184	0
Other advisory clients [Member] | Investment Management Services - Canada [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net operating revenues											$ 354	$ 48	$ 0
[1]	Includes operating revenues from USGIF of $7,208, $11,011 and $17,000 in fiscal years 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.
[2]	Includes operating revenues from Galileo Funds of $1,638, $184 and $0; and other advisory clients of $354, $48 and $0 in fiscal years 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.

Related Party Transactions - Ad

Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	[1],[2]	$ 4,263	$ 6,196
USGIF and offshore clients [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Fair Value investment included in Cash and Cash Equivalents and trading securities		17,100	19,400
Dividend income		157	132	$ 114
Unrealized gain (losses) on related party securities		(846)	(143)	$ (147)
Chief Executive Officer, Trustee of USGIF [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Investment advisory fees receivable		701	1,300
Charlemagne Capital Limited [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities, fair value		$ 864	$ 1,314
[1]	Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities gross and net of tax as of June 30, 2015, are $(339) and $(339), respectively, and as of June 30, 2014, are $1,345 and $888, respectively.
[2]	Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) as a separate component of shareholders’ equity until realized.

Contingencies and Commitments -

Contingencies and Commitments - Additional Information (Details) - Forecast [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Monthly dividend declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.0025	$ 0.005
Amount of cash dividends to be paid to class A and class C shareholders			$ 345

Selected Quarterly Financial 79

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) - Quarterly Financial Information of Income Statement (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]
Operating revenues	$ 1,872	$ 1,831	$ 2,371	$ 3,297	$ 2,905	$ 2,742	$ 2,740	$ 3,052	$ 9,371	$ 11,439	$ 17,318
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	(1,251)	(969)	(838)	(96)	222	(12)	(1,424)	(23)	(3,154)	(1,237)	71
Tax expense (benefit)	801	25	3	(7)	(51)	14	(466)	(14)	822	(517)	100
Loss from Continuing Operations	(2,052)	(994)	(841)	(89)	273	(26)	(958)	(9)	(3,976)	(720)	(29)
Loss on discontinued operations					(6)	(2)	(207)	(28)	0	(243)	(165)
Net loss	(2,052)	(994)	(841)	(89)	267	(28)	(1,165)	(37)	(3,976)	(963)	(194)
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest	1	13	1	39	7	0	0	0	54	7	0
Net income (loss) attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc.	(2,053)	(1,007)	(842)	(128)	260	(28)	(1,165)	(37)	(4,030)	(970)	(194)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(2,101)	(1,225)	(1,586)	(593)	430	151	(1,052)	(236)	(5,505)	(707)	(8)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc.	$ (2,076)	$ (1,177)	$ (1,562)	$ (604)	$ 421	$ 151	$ (1,052)	$ (236)	$ (5,419)	$ (716)	$ (8)
Basic
Income (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ (0.13)	$ (0.07)	$ (0.05)	$ (0.01)	$ 0.02	$ 0	$ (0.06)	$ 0	$ (0.26)	$ (0.04)	$ 0
Loss from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0	0	0	0	0	0	(0.02)	0	0	(0.02)	(0.01)
Net income (loss) attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (in dollars per share)	(0.13)	(0.07)	(0.05)	(0.01)	0.02	0	(0.08)	0	(0.26)	(0.06)	(0.01)
Diluted
Income (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	(0.13)	(0.07)	(0.05)	(0.01)	0.02	0	(0.06)	0	(0.26)	(0.04)	0
Loss from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0	0	0	0	0	0	(0.02)	0	0	(0.02)	(0.01)
Net income (loss) attributable to U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (in dollars per share)	$ (0.13)	$ (0.07)	$ (0.05)	$ (0.01)	$ 0.02	$ 0	$ (0.08)	$ 0	$ (0.26)	$ (0.06)	$ (0.01)