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Frank E. Holmes

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Investment Officer

Frank Holmes is CEO and chief investment officer of U.S. Global Investors, Inc., which manages a diversified family of mutual funds and hedge funds specializing in natural resources, emerging markets and infrastructure.

The company’s funds have earned more than two dozen Lipper Fund Awards and certificates since 2000. The Global Resources Fund (PSPFX) was Lipper’s top-performing global natural resources fund in 2010. In 2009, the World Precious Minerals Fund (UNWPX) was Lipper’s top-performing gold fund, the second time in four years for that achievement. In addition, both funds received 2007 and 2008 Lipper Fund Awards as the best overall funds in their respective categories.

Mr. Holmes was 2006 mining fund manager of the year for Mining Journal, a leading publication for the global resources industry, and he is co-author of “The Goldwatcher: Demystifying Gold Investing.”

He is also an advisor to the International Crisis Group, which works to resolve global conflict, and the William J. Clinton Foundation on sustainable development in nations with resource-based economies.

Mr. Holmes is a much-sought-after conference speaker and a regular commentator on financial television. He has been profiled by Fortune, Barron’s, The Financial Times and other publications.

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The Global Resources Fund (PSPFX) ranked 1 out of 131, 17 out of 54, and 1 out of 32 global natural resources fundsby Lipper for total return for the 1-, 5- and 10-year periods as of December 31, 2010.  The World Precious Minerals Fund was ranked 24 of 83, 26 of 52 and 6 of 32 for total return among gold-oriented funds by Lipper for the 1-, 5- and 10-year periods ended December 31, 2010. The World Precious Minerals Fund was ranked 1 of 71, 34 of 51 and 18 of 29 for total return among gold-oriented funds by Lipper for the 1-, 5- and 10-year periods ended December 31, 2009. Lipper Fund Awards are presented annuallyfor consistent return over 1-, 5- and 10-year periods. Consistent return incorporates risk-adjusted return and the strength of the fund's performance trend. The top-scoring fund within each classification receives awards. Lipper's Performance Achievement Certificates are awarded to funds with returns that topped their Lipper category over 1-, 5-, 10- and 15-year periods. Certificates are awarded for all Lipper classifications and for the overall fund universe.Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Foreign and emerging market investing involves special risks such as currency fluctuation and less public disclosure, as well as economic and political risk.

Gold, precious metals, and precious minerals funds may be susceptible to adverse economic, political or regulatory developments due to concentrating in a single theme. The prices of gold, precious metals, and precious minerals are subject to substantial price fluctuations over short periods of time and may be affected by unpredicted international monetary and political policies. We suggest investing no more than 5% to 10% of your portfolio in these sectors.

Because the Global Resources Fund concentrates its investments in a specific industry, the fund may be subject to greater risks and fluctuations than a portfolio representing a broader range of industries.

Andrew Mickey is a reporter for the Financial Press and is currently the Chief Investment Strategist for Q1 Publishing Investment Research.

For over a decade, Andrew has been a keen observer of the markets. His rational, no-nonsense approach has made him a highly sought after business evaluator and that has become the foundation to his successful investing style.

He has traveled to more than 30 countries to uncover the best investment opportunities for his readers. His extensive experience and foresight have helped Andrew stand out above the crowd. He has been featured on Canada's Business News Network (BNN), CNBC, Reuters, CNN and dozens more.

The GOLD Report - a unique, free site featuring summaries of articles from major publications, specific recommendations from top worldwide analysts and portfolio managers covering gold stocks, and a directory, with samples, of precious metals newsletters.

G. Joel Chury is a veteran investment columnist for Resource World Magazine and former Editor in Chief of VantageWire.com. His knowledge of both the mining and oil and gas sectors along with his ability to sift through TSX.V data and press releases makes him one of the best up-and-coming newsletter writers on the web and an active contributor.

Mr. Chury seamlessly translates technical results geared towards engineers and geologists into a more readable language that’s palatable for investors on the go.

Victor Goncalves has offered unparalleled economic insights and featured companies that have consistently increased in value multiple fold. Victor speaks regularly at investment conferences internationally with his personal favorite being the Cambridge House investment conference. Additionally, he requested to give insights through visual, audio and print media.

Victor\'s recent track record includes the prediction of the uranium bust, the top of the financial markets, the top of the metals markets, the direction of gold and other commodities as well as the coming green sector boom.

Over the past decade Victor has worked as a freelance economist by some of the most prestigious institutions. His unique market models help him see the market direction much clearer.

Victor is a leader in the "Green" sector as he has launched one of the very first green money newsletters. This newsletter aims to changes the notion that being green is only about the environment and not making money. Victor\'s economic background makes his commentaries on the green sector truly ahead of the pack.

The Bottom Line Report is an investor newsletter focusing on Canadian public companies in Mining, Energy and Green market sectors. The report highlights specific TSX and TSX Vernture juniors and gives investors insight into specific corporate initiatives while sheding light on the relevance to the overall industry.

Seth is a founding partner of the Pinkowski-Allen Financial Group at Raymond James Ltd. and is also a Senior Vice President and Associate Portfolio Manager. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance) from Simon Fraser University and is currently just completing his thesis for his Masters in Business Administration in Global Asset Wealth Management.

Seth and his partner Lori manage the investment decisions and trading operations of the team as well as overseeing the team's internal research and analysis. His investment approach uses macroeconomic analysis with a unique system that includes top down tactical, sector rotation investment style.

He frequently provides advisory and fundraising services to a number of publicly traded companies and leverages his expertise and experience, including 10 years working with companies around the world, to identify opportunities for higher growth potential.

Dennis Hoesgen and Eric Hoesgen are Investment Advisors with Canaccord Wealth Management, a division of Canaccord Genuity Corp. The information contained in this article was obtained from sources believed to be reliable; however, we do not represent that it is accurate or complete. This report is provided as a general source of information and should not be considered personal investment advice or solicitation to buy or sell securities. The views expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily those of Canaccord. Eric Hoesgen and Dennis Hoesgen can be reached at 604-643-7705 or HIP@Canaccord.com. (Member CIPF)

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Verdmont Capital offers multi-currency investment accounts. We settle transactions in the currency of the market where the trade is executed and hold the security in that currency. Verdmont Capital does not accept USA citizens, USA residents or USA corporations as clients.

Born and raised in Sri Lanka to an American father and an Indian mother, Jason’s roots lie in a global, multicultural setting. Amongst the foray of words that help describe his youth are: travel, civil war, rainforests, tennis and tsunami. His time growing up in Sri Lanka is remembered with much fondness and is believed to have fundamentally shaped his views. Upon graduating from the International Baccalaureate program, Jason took a gamble in moving to Vancouver to pursue further studies at the University of British Columbia. His interests saw him excel in Political Science; fusing his writing capabilities with a keen willingness expand his knowledge base.

Five years down the line and Jason’s work experiences have varied dramatically. He has worked as an adventure guide, an office administrator, a sport and facilities supervisor and a brand ambassador. And having recently received his undergraduate degree in both English Literature and Political Science Jason looks to the future with an eye to the pen. At some point a Master’s degree in Journalism is on the cards, but in the time being Jason is looking to continue writing about topics of great interest. Having recently joined the ProspectingJournal team he now looks to master everything the financial markets can throw at him. Look to Jason for an ambitious, young writer that continues to add personality and panache to his daily contributions.

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Keith Schaefer, Editor and Publisher of Oil & Gas Investments Bulletin, writes on oil and natural gas markets - and stocks - in a simple, easy to read manner. He uses research reports and trade magazines, interviews industry experts and executives to identify trends in the oil and gas industry - and writes about them in a public blog. He then finds investments that make money based on that information. Company information is shared only with Oil & Gas Investments subscribers in the Bulletin - they see what he\'s buying, when he buys it, and why.

The Oil & Gas Investments Bulletin subscription service finds, researches and profiles growing oil and gas companies.  The Oil and Gas Investments Bulletin is a completely independent service, written to build subscriber loyalty. Companies do not pay in any way to be profiled. For more information about the Bulletin or to subscribe, please visit: www.oilandgas-investments.com.

The ENERGY Report -a unique, free site featuring summaries of articles from major publications, specific recommendations from top worldwide analysts and portfolio managers covering energy and green stocks, and a directory, with samples, of related newsletters.

Dave Forest's analysis on the natural resources sector has been featured on BNN, Kitco.com, Financial Sense and the Daily Reckoning. He has been a recent speaker at conferences in Calgary, Chicago, Las Vegas, Toronto and Vancouver. He is a professional geologist and formerly advised a worldwide client base on oil/gas, mining and renewable energy at Casey Research LLC. Dave currently serves as managing director of Notela Resource Advisors Ltd. He writes the daily e-letter Pierce Points (www.piercepoints.com) covering commodities and the macro-economics that drive the sector.

Renowned mining industry expert Lawrence Roulston brings you a wealth of mining investment insights in his subscriber supported mining investment newsletter, Resource Opportunities. His semi-monthly publication focuses exclusively on in-depth research into emerging mining companies.

Lawrence is a geologist with engineering and business training, and more than 25 years of hands-on experience in the resource industry. Lawrence is uniquely positioned to provide you sought after mining industry and mining stock insights first. Mr. Roulston's years of hands-on experience and extensive personal contacts in the industry provide unique insights that have generated an impressive track record for Resource Opportunities. For more information about Resource Opportunities please visit: www.resourceopportunities.com

James West is an independent capital markets entrepreneur and investor. He has spent over 20 years working in capacities such as corporate finance advisor, corporate development officer, investor relations officer, media relations and business development officer for companies involved in mining, oil and gas, alternative fuels, healthcare, internet technology, transportation, manufacturing, and housing construction.

Pinnacle Digest was established as an exclusive online financial newsletter for aggressive growth investors in 2006. It was originally focused on bridging the gap between the retail investor’s knowledge of resource stocks and the technical aspect of these company’s complex assets. Since then, Pinnacle Digest has evolved dramatically and its in-house research team provides a comprehensive range of reports on dynamic investment opportunities within the energy, technology, mining, and biotech sectors.