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form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GROW"
cik: "0000754811"
company_name: "U S GLOBAL INVESTORS INC"
filed_at: "2022-01-28T23:59:59+00:00"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# U.S. Global launches SEA smart-beta ETF on NYSE; amends Sept 2021 10-Q

## Summary
- U.S. Global Sea to Sky Cargo ETF (SEA) began trading Jan 20, 2022, on NYSE.
- SEA uses smart-beta 2.0 strategy with 70% cargo ships, 30% air freight.
- CEO Frank Holmes notes global cargo carriers earned ~$150B in profits in 2021.
- Company amended Form 10-Q to add advisory fees of $6,470,000 line item.
- Total operating revenues, net income, and EPS unchanged by the amendment.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001185185-22-000104
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GROW
- cik: 0000754811
- company_name: U S GLOBAL INVESTORS INC
- filed_at: 2022-01-28T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/754811/000118518522000104/0001185185-22-000104-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/754811/000118518522000104/usglobal20220128_8k.htm

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