Frank E. Holmes, CEO of U.S. Global Investors, examines whether stablecoins have scaled beyond experimentation in a Crypto SWOT piece published on Kitco News. The analysis appears amid ongoing discussions in cryptocurrency markets.
The opinion article, titled 'Crypto SWOT: Have stablecoins really scaled beyond experimentation?', was authored by Frank E. Holmes, who serves as CEO and chief investment officer of U.S. Global Investors, Inc. This San Antonio-based firm manages domestic and offshore funds focused on natural resources and emerging markets sectors.
U.S. Global Investors offers no-load mutual funds such as the Global Resources Fund (ticker: PSPFX), the World Precious Minerals Fund (UNWPX), and the Gold Shares Fund (USERX). Investors are advised to review prospectuses for objectives, risks, charges, and expenses before committing, as foreign and emerging market investments carry risks like currency fluctuations, limited disclosure, economic instability, and political factors.
The piece is distributed by U.S. Global Brokerage, Inc., with all opinions and data subject to change. While the article addresses stablecoins, it aligns with broader Kitco News coverage on precious metals, crypto, mining, and global economy topics. Kitco provides news, videos, analysis, and opinions on assets including gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Related benchmarks mentioned include the S&P/TSX Global Gold Index, which tracks leading international gold companies, and the FTSE Gold Mines Index Series, covering firms with at least 300,000 ounces of annual sustainable gold production deriving 75% or more revenue from gold. Historical holdings as of June 30, 2007, show allocations like 1.74% in Jiangxi Copper for the China Region Opportunity Fund and 2.78% in Silvercorp Metals Inc. for the World Precious Minerals Fund.