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Annual Report
December 31, 1999
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Lexington Global and
Domestic No-Load Mutual Funds
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GOLDFUND, INC. |
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Investment Objective: Capital Appreciation |
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Lexington Funds
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Providing Global
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LEXINGTONSM
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Dear Shareholders:
The Lexington Goldfund decreased
by 8.61%* during the fourth quarter and increased by 8.58%* for the full
year of 1999. According to Lipper, Inc. the average gold fund decreased by
10.35% for the fourth quarter and increased by 3.63% for the full year of
1999.
1999 was a tumultuous year for the
gold industry. Prices swung violently as the IMF and Bank of England
announced plans to sell gold to help developing countries, and trim excess
holdings, respectively. Gold began the year at $295 per ounce, fell to
$252.50 before rising to $325 per ounce in October, and finally ending the
year at $280 per ounce.
The price rise to $325 was the
result of the European Central Banks declaring they would limit gold sales
and leasing in the future. The price move was short-lived as hedging
policies at several gold producers threatened corporate solvency and
liquidity had to be produced to shore up corporate balance sheets. The gold
price slumped to $290 and ended the year in a narrow range. Within this
environment, the Lexington Goldfund maintained its strategy of concentrating
its exposure on the highest quality, most liquid gold producers.
For the intermediate period ahead
the past will probably be prologue. Liquidity is quite available providing
producers and speculators the ability to short gold with no catalysts for
higher gold prices appearing in the near term.
We expect gold will trade in a
narrow range for the early part of 2000. Fundamentally, an expanding global
economy is expected to continue to produce a growing physical demand for
gold and over the course of this year we expect prices to trend modestly
higher.
We appreciate the support of our
shareholders and would be happy to respond to any questions or comments you
may have. Please feel free to call us at 1-800-526-0056 or visit our website
at www.lexingtonfunds.com.
Sincerely,
/s/
James A. Vail
James A. Vail
Portfolio Manager
February, 2000
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/s/
Robert M. DeMichele
Robert M. DeMichele
President
February, 2000
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Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 Investment in
Lexington Goldfund, Inc.,
the unmanaged Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Price Index
and Gold Bullion (London P.M. Fix, (U.S. Dollars))
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S&P 500
Stock Price
Date Lexington Goldfund Index Gold Bullion
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12/31/89 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000
12/31/90 $7,935 $9,690 $9,853
12/31/91 $7,448 $12,636 $8,861
12/31/92 $5,920 $13,597 $8,351
12/31/93 $11,069 $14,965 $9,828
12/31/94 $10,263 $15,161 $9,596
12/31/95 $10,069 $20,851 $9,690
12/31/96 $10,858 $25,641 $9,246
12/31/97 $6,191 $34,197 $7,266
12/31/98 $5,796 $44,019 $7,206
12/31/99 $6,293 $53,280 $7,267
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Average Annual Standard Total Returns
for the period Ending 12/31/99
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S&P 500
Stock Price
Lexington Goldfund Index Gold Bullion
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1 YR 8.58% 21.04% 0.85%
5 YR -9.32% 28.56% -5.41%
10 YR -4.53% 18.21% -3.14%
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This graph, prepared in accordance with SEC regulations, compares a $10,000
investment in the Fund with a similar investment in the unmanaged Standard &
Poor's 500 Stock Index (S&P 500) and a direct investment in gold bullion.
Results for the Fund and the S&P 500 include the reinvestment of all dividend
and capital gain distributions. The price of gold is subject to substantial
price fluctuations over short periods of time and may be affected by
unpredictable international monetary and political policies. Investment return
and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares
when redeemed may be worth more or less than at their original cost. Total
return represents past performance and it is not predictive of future results.
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8.58%, (9.32)% and (4.53)% are the
one, five and ten year average annual standard total returns,
respectively, for the period ended December 31, 1999. Investment return
and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor
s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their
original cost. The price of gold is subject to substantial price
fluctuations over short periods of time and may be affected by
unpredictable international monetary and political policies. Total return
represents past performance and is not predictive of future results. There
is no guarantee that the Fund can achieve its objective.
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Lexington GoldFund, Inc.
Portfolio Summary as of December 31, 1999
[PIE CHART]
Asset Allocation
Common Stocks 91.5%
Cash & Cash Equivalents 4.7%
Gold Bullion 3.8%
Top Country Holdings
South Africa 32.3%
Canada 27.9%
United States 19.8%
Australia 11.5%
Lexington Goldfund, Inc.
Statement of Net Assets
(Including the Portfolio of Investments)
December 31, 1999
Number of
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Value
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COMMON STOCKS:
91.5% |
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Australia: 11.5% |
1,350,000 |
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Delta Gold, Ltd. |
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$ 2,053,803 |
1,850,000 |
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Lihir Gold, Ltd.
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1,343,683 |
627,172 |
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Newcrest Mining, Ltd.
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2,133,989 |
3,002,539 |
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Normandy Mining, Ltd.
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2,121,849 |
491,000 |
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Ranger Minerals, Ltd.
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706,816 |
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8,360,140 |
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Canada: 27.9% |
443,000 |
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Agnico-Eagle Mines,
Ltd. |
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3,267,125 |
130,000 |
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Barrick Gold
Corporation |
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2,299,375 |
300,000 |
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Claude Resources, Inc.
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186,037 |
400,000 |
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Claude Resources, Inc.
(Warrants)
1,2
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248,049 |
20,000 |
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Dia Met Minerals, Ltd.A
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272,165 |
140,000 |
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Franco Nevada Mining
Corporation, Ltd. |
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2,136,668 |
541,400 |
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Goldcorp, Inc. A
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3,152,175 |
373,600 |
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IAMGOLD, International African
Mining Gold Corporation
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836,615 |
1,050,000 |
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Kinross Gold Corporation
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1,938,918 |
420,000 |
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Meridian Gold, Inc.
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2,836,029 |
285,500 |
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Placer Dome, Inc. |
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3,069,125 |
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20,242,281 |
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South Africa:
32.3% |
121,749 |
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Anglo American Platinum
Corporation, Ltd. |
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3,697,431 |
68,749 |
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Anglogold, Ltd.
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3,534,845 |
371,363 |
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Anglovaal Mining, Ltd.
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3,232,633 |
447,918 |
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Avgold, Ltd.
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309,158 |
952,900 |
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Gold Fields, Ltd. |
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4,603,916 |
200,000 |
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Gold Fields, Ltd. (ADR) |
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909,375 |
641,656 |
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Harmony Gold Mining, Ltd.
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4,116,161 |
74,460 |
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Impala Platinum Holdings, Ltd.
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3,011,032 |
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23,414,551 |
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United States:
19.8% |
560,000 |
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Battle Mountain Gold
Company
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1,155,000 |
177,600 |
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Freeport McMoran Copper &
Gold A
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3,296,700 |
Number of
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Principal Amount |
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Value
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United States
(continued): |
368,570 |
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Homestake Mining
Company |
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$ 2,879,453 |
140,170 |
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Newmont Mining
Corporation |
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3,434,165 |
112,500 |
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Stillwater Mining
Company
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3,585,938 |
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14,351,256 |
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(cost $68,946,691) |
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66,368,228 |
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GOLD BULLION:
3.8% |
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9,513 fine ounces (cost
$3,640,945)
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2,742,008 |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS:
4.1% |
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U.S. Government Obligations:
4.1% |
$1,000,000 |
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U.S. Treasury Bills, 4.52%,
due 01/13/00 |
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998,337 |
2,000,000 |
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U.S. Treasury Bills, 5.57%,
due 06/22/00 |
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1,948,035 |
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TOTAL SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENTS (cost $2,946,918) |
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2,946,372 |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS: 99.4%
(cost $75,534,554)(Note 1) |
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72,056,608 |
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Other assets in excess of
liabilities: 0.6% |
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459,474 |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS: 100.0%
(equivalent to $3.29 per
share on 22,013,607 shares
outstanding) |
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$ 72,516,082 |
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Non-income producing
security.
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Restricted security (Note
7).
ADR
American Depository Receipt.
Aggregate cost for Federal income tax purposes is
$77,266,057.
The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this
statement.
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Lexington Goldfund, Inc.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 1999
Assets |
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Investments, at value (cost
$75,534,554)
(Note 1) |
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$ 72,056,608 |
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Cash |
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551,292 |
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Receivable for investment
securities sold |
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30,074 |
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Receivable for shares
sold |
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301,065 |
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Dividends and interest
receivable |
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3,028 |
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Total
Assets |
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72,942,067 |
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Liabilities |
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Due to Lexington Management
Corporation
(Note 2) |
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55,368 |
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Payable for shares
redeemed |
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255,662 |
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Accrued expenses |
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114,955 |
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Total
Liabilities |
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425,985 |
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Net Assets (equivalent to
$3.29 per share on
22,013,607 shares outstanding) (Note 4) |
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$ 72,516,082 |
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Net Assets consist
of: |
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Capital stock
authorized 500,000,000
shares, $.001 par value per share |
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22,014 |
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Additional paid-in-capital (Note
1) |
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135,560,290 |
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Accumulated net investment income
(Note 1) |
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12,833 |
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Accumulated net realized loss on
investments
and foreign currency transactions (Notes 1
and 8) |
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(59,601,109 |
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Unrealized depreciation of
investments |
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(3,477,946 |
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Total
Net Assets |
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$ 72,516,082 |
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Lexington Goldfund, Inc.
Statement of Operations
Year
ended December 31, 1999
Investment
Income |
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Dividends |
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$ 1,002,947 |
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Interest |
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193,852 |
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1,196,799 |
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Less:
foreign tax expense |
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25,773 |
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Total investment income |
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$ 1,171,026 |
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Expenses |
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Investment
advisory fee
(Note 2) |
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583,491 |
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Transfer
agent and shareholder
servicing expenses (Note
2) |
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174,169 |
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Professional fees |
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80,503 |
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Distribution expenses (Note 3) |
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75,410 |
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Printing
and mailing expenses |
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59,842 |
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Custodian
expenses |
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50,330 |
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Accounting
expenses (Note 2) |
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43,962 |
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Registration fees |
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25,444 |
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Directors
fees and expenses |
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17,583 |
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Computer
processing fees |
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15,602 |
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Other
expenses |
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59,824 |
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Total expenses |
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1,186,160 |
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Net investment loss |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain
(Loss) on Investments (Note 5) |
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Net realized loss on: |
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Investments |
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(25,580,452 |
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Foreign currency
transactions |
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(8,439 |
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Net
realized loss |
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(25,588,891 |
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Net change in unrealized
depreciation of: |
Investments |
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32,387,023 |
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Foreign currency translation of
other assets and liabilities |
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2,336 |
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Net
change in
unrealized
depreciation |
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32,389,359 |
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Net realized and unrealized
gain |
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6,800,468 |
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Increase in Net Assets Resulting
from Operations |
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$ 6,785,334 |
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The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of
these statements.
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Lexington Goldfund, Inc.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Years
ended December 31, 1999 and 1998
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1998
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Operations: |
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Net investment income
(loss) |
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$
45,698 |
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Net realized loss from investments
and foreign currency transactions |
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(25,588,891 |
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(9,797,656 |
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Net change in unrealized
depreciation of investments and foreign currency
translation |
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32,389,359 |
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6,918,845 |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations |
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6,785,334 |
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(2,833,113 |
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Distributions to Shareholders:
(Note 1) |
Distributions to shareholders from
net investment income |
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(52,416 |
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Capital Share Transactions:
(Note 4) |
Proceeds from sale of
shares |
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31,794,471 |
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51,873,043 |
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Reinvested dividends |
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46,630 |
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Net assets received in connection
with reorganization (Note 1) |
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17,841,616 |
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Cost of shares redeemed |
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(34,746,635 |
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(51,899,941 |
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Increase in net assets from capital share
transactions |
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14,889,452 |
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19,732 |
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Net increase (decrease) in net
assets |
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21,674,786 |
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(2,865,797 |
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Net Assets: |
Beginning of period |
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50,841,296 |
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53,707,093 |
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End of period (including
accumulated net investment income of $12,833 and
distributions in excess of net investment
income of $83,069 in 1999 and
1998, respectively) (Note 1) |
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$72,516,082 |
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$50,841,296 |
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The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of
these statements.
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Lexington Goldfund, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 1999 and 1998
1.
Significant Accounting Policies
Lexington Goldfund, Inc. (the Fund) is an open-end,
non-diversified management investment company registered under the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Funds investment
objective is to attain capital appreciation and as such hedge against loss
of buying power as may be obtained through investment in gold and equity
securities of companies engaged in mining or processing gold throughout the
world. On February 18, 1999, the Board of Directors of the Fund approved an
Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Liquidation providing for the
transfer of all or substantially all of the Lexington Strategic Investments
Fund, Inc.s (Strategic Investments) assets and liabilities
to the Fund in a tax free exchange of capital stock of the Fund at net asset
value and the assumption of stated liabilities (the Exchange).
The Exchange was approved by the shareholders of Strategic Investments on
June 22, 1999, and was completed after the close of business on June 25,
1999 at which time 14,495,064 shares valued at $1.23 per share, representing
net assets of $17,841,616 (including $9,295,470 net unrealized depreciation
of investments) were exchanged by Strategic Investments for the respective
number of shares of the Fund. The following is a summary of significant
accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial
statements:
Investments Securities transactions are
accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from
investment transactions are reported on the identified cost basis.
Securities traded on a recognized stock exchange are valued at the last
sales price reported by the exchange on which the securities are traded. If
no sales price is recorded, the mean between the last bid and asked prices
is used. Securities traded on the over-the-counter market and gold bullion
are valued at the mean between the last current bid and asked prices.
Short-term securities having a maturity of 60 days or less are stated at
amortized cost, which approximates market value. Securities for which market
quotations are not readily available and other assets are valued by Fund
management in good faith under the direction of the Funds Board of
Directors. All investments quoted in foreign currencies are valued in U.S.
dollars on the basis of the foreign currency exchange rates prevailing at
the close of business. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are
recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income, adjusted for amortization
of premiums and accretion of discounts, is accrued as earned.
Foreign
Currency Transactions Foreign currencies (and
receivables and payables denominated in foreign currencies) are translated
into U.S. dollar amounts at current exchange rates. Translation gains or
losses resulting from changes in exchange rates and realized gains and
losses on the settlement of foreign currency transactions are reported in
the statement of operations. In addition, the Fund may enter into forward
foreign exchange contracts in order to hedge against foreign currency risk
in the purchase or sale of securities denominated in foreign currency. The
Fund may also enter into such contracts to hedge against changes in foreign
currency exchange rates on portfolio positions. These contracts are marked
to market daily, by recognizing the difference between the contract exchange
rate and the current market rate as unrealized gains or losses. Realized
gains or losses are recognized when contracts are closed and are reported in
the statement of operations.
The
Fund authorizes its custodian to place and maintain equity securities in a
segregated account of the Fund having a value equal to the aggregate amount
of the Funds commitments under forward foreign currency contracts
entered into with respect to position hedges. There are no forward foreign
currency contracts outstanding at December 31, 1999.
Lexington Goldfund, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 1999 and 1998 (continued)
1.
Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Federal
Income Taxes It is the Funds policy to
comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to
regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its
taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no provision for Federal
income taxes is required.
Distributions Dividends from net
investment income and net realized capital gains are normally declared and
paid annually, but the Fund may make distributions on a more frequent basis
to comply with the distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code.
The character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in
accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from generally
accepted accounting principles. At December 31, 1999, reclassifications were
made to the Funds capital accounts to reflect permanent book/tax
differences and income and gains available for distribution under income tax
regulations. Net investment income, net realized gains and net assets were
not affected by this change.
Use of
Estimates The preparation of financial
statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the
reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
2.
Investment Advisory Fee and Other Transactions with
Affiliate
The
Fund pays an investment advisory fee to Lexington Management Corporation (
LMC) at an annual rate of 1.00% of the Funds average daily
net assets up to $50 million and at an annual rate of 0.75% thereafter. For
1999, LMC has agreed to voluntarily limit the total expenses of the Fund
(excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, 12b-1 fees and
extraordinary expenses, but including management fee and operating expenses)
to an annual rate of 2.50% of the Funds average net assets. No
reimbursement was required for the year ended December 31, 1999.
The
Fund reimburses LMC for certain expenses, including accounting and
shareholder servicing costs of $90,994, which are incurred by the Fund, but
paid by LMC.
3.
Distribution Plan
The
Fund has a Distribution Plan (the Plan) which allows payments to
finance activities associated with the distribution of the Funds
shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may pay distribution fees on a
reimbursement basis, including payments to Lexington Funds Distributor, Inc.
(LFD), the Funds distributor, in amounts not exceeding
0.25% per annum of the Funds average daily net assets. Total
distribution expenses for the year ended December 31, 1999 were $75,410 and
are set forth in the statement of operations.
Lexington Goldfund, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 1999 and 1998 (continued)
4. Capital Stock
Transactions in capital stock were as follows:
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Year ended |
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December 31, 1999
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December 31, 1998
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Shares
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Amount
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Shares
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Amount
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Shares sold |
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10,050,258 |
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$31,794,471 |
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15,653,921 |
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$51,873,043 |
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Shares issued on reinvestment of
dividends |
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|
|
|
|
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15,753 |
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|
46,630 |
|
Shares issued in connection with
reorganization |
|
6,190,600 |
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|
17,841,616 |
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,240,858 |
|
|
49,636,087 |
|
|
15,669,674 |
|
|
51,919,673 |
|
Shares redeemed |
|
(10,982,141 |
) |
|
(34,746,635 |
) |
|
(15,516,610 |
) |
|
(51,899,941 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase |
|
5,258,717 |
|
|
$14,889,452 |
|
|
153,064 |
|
|
$
19,732 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5.
Investment Transactions
The
cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities for the year ended
December 31, 1999, excluding short-term securities, were $45,291,483 and
$48,906,521, respectively.
At
December 31, 1999, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all
securities in which there is an excess of value over tax cost amounted to
$7,788,880 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in
which there is an excess of tax cost over value amounted to
$12,998,329.
6.
Investment and Concentration Risks
The
Fund makes significant investments in foreign securities and has a policy of
investing in gold and in the securities of companies engaged in mining or
processing of gold. There are certain risks involved in investing in foreign
securities or concentrating in specific industries that are in addition to
the usual risks inherent in domestic investments. These risks include those
resulting from potentially adverse political and economic developments as
well as the possible imposition of foreign exchange or other foreign
governmental restrictions or laws, all of which could affect the market
and/or credit risk of the investments.
In
addition to the risks described above, risks may arise from forward foreign
currency contracts as a result of the potential inability of counterparties
to meet the terms of their contracts.
7.
Restricted Securities
The
following securities were purchased under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of
1933 or issued in private placements and, unless registered under the Act or
exempted from registration, may be sold only to qualified institutional
investors. Pursuant to guidelines adopted by the Funds Board of
Directors, these unregistered securities have been deemed to be illiquid.
The Fund currently limits investment in illiquid securities to 15% of the
Funds net assets, at market value.
Security
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Aquisition
Date
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Shares
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Market
Value
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Percent of
Net Assets
|
Claude Resources, Inc.
(Warrants) |
|
09/28/99 |
|
400,000 |
|
$248,049 |
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0.34 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Lexington Goldfund, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 1999 and 1998 (continued)
8. Federal Income TaxesCapital Loss Carryforwards
Capital loss carryforwards
1
available for Federal
income tax purposes as of December 31, 1999 are approximately:
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$ 972,568 |
|
expiring in 2000; |
2,280,435 |
|
expiring in 2001; |
10,373,808 |
|
expiring in 2005; |
12,120,643 |
|
expiring in 2006; and, |
28,511,823 |
|
expiring in 2007. |
To
the extent any future capital gains are offset by these losses, such gains
may not be distributed to shareholders.
1
Temporary book-tax
differences of $5,341,832 are the result of deferred post-October losses and
wash sales.
Lexington Goldfund, Inc.
Financial Highlights
Selected per share data for a share outstanding throughout the
period:
|
|
Year ended December
31,
|
|
|
1999
|
|
1998
|
|
1997
|
|
1996
|
|
1995
|
Net asset value, beginning of
period |
|
$3.03 |
|
|
$3.24 |
|
|
$5.97 |
|
|
$6.24 |
|
|
$6.37 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from investment
operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
investment income (loss) |
|
(0.01 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.02 |
|
|
|
|
Net
realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and
foreign currencies |
|
0.27 |
|
|
(0.21 |
) |
|
(2.52 |
) |
|
0.50 |
|
|
(0.12 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total income (loss) from
investment operations |
|
0.26 |
|
|
(0.21 |
) |
|
(2.52 |
) |
|
0.52 |
|
|
(0.12 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less distributions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends from net investment income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.21 |
) |
|
(0.79 |
) |
|
(0.01 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net asset value, end of
period |
|
$3.29 |
|
|
$3.03 |
|
|
$3.24 |
|
|
$5.97 |
|
|
$6.24 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total return |
|
8.58% |
|
|
(6.39)% |
|
|
(42.98)% |
|
|
7.84% |
|
|
(1.89)% |
|
|
Ratio to average net
assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses |
|
1.94% |
|
|
1.74% |
|
|
1.65% |
|
|
1.60% |
|
|
1.70% |
|
Net
investment income (loss) |
|
(0.02)% |
|
|
0.08% |
|
|
0.17% |
|
|
(0.32)% |
|
|
0.07% |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
|
78.55% |
|
|
28.93% |
|
|
38.32% |
|
|
31.04% |
|
|
40.41% |
|
Net assets, end of period (000
s omitted) |
|
$72,516 |
|
|
$50,841 |
|
|
$53,707 |
|
|
$109,287 |
|
|
$135,779 |
|
Independent Auditors Report
The
Board of Directors and Shareholders
Lexington Goldfund, Inc.:
We have audited
the accompanying statement of net assets (including the portfolio of
investments) and assets and liabilities of Lexington Goldfund, Inc. as of
December 31, 1999, the related statement of operations for the year then
ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the
two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the
years in the five-year period then ended. These financial statements and
financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds management.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements
and financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our
audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of
securities owned as of December 31, 1999 by correspondence with the
custodian. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used
and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the
overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide
a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion,
the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Lexington
Goldfund, Inc. as of December 31, 1999, the result of its operations for the
year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the years in the
two-year period then ended, and its financial highlights for each of the
years in the five-year period then ended, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
New
York, New York
February 7, 2000
Lexington®
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Mutual
Funds
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Global
International
Lexington Global Corporate Leaders Fund seeks long-term growth of
capital primarily through investment in a diversified portfolio of blue
chip securities domiciled in foreign countries and the U.S. that represent
"corporate leaders" in their respective industries.
Lexington International Fund seeks long- term growth of capital
through investment in common stocks of companies domiciled in foreign
countries.
Lexington Worldwide Emerging Markets Fund seeks long-term growth of
capital primarily through investment in equity securities of companies
domiciled in, or doing business in, emerging countries and emerging
markets.
Lexington Troika Dialog Russia Fund seeks long-term capital
appreciation through investment primarily in the equity securities of
Russian companies.
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Lexington Small Cap Asia
Growth Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation through investment
in companies domiciled in the Asia Region with a market capitalization of
less than $1 billion.
Lexington Global Technology Fund seeks long-term growth of capital.
The Fund is designed to provide investors with a simple way to invest in
technology and information infrastructure companies located throughout the
world.
Lexington Global Income Fund seeks high current income. Capital
appreciation is a secondary objective. The Fund invests in a combination
of foreign and domestic high-yield, lower rated debt securities.
Domestic
Lexington Corporate Leaders Trust Fund seeks long-term capital growth
and income. Portfolio assets are invested primarily in an equal number of
shares of an established list of American "blue-chip"
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Lexington Growth and
Income Fund seeks long-term appreciation of capital through investment
in the common stocks of large, ably managed and well financed companies.
Lexington GNMA Income Fund seeks a high level of current monthly
income through investment in mortgage-backed GNMA Certificates that are
guaranteed as to the timely payment of principal and interest by the U.S.
Government.
Lexington Money Market Trust seeks current income from short-term
investments as is consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity.
Precious Metals
Lexington Goldfund seeks capital appreciation by providing a careful
mix of gold bullion and gold mining shares with assets diversified
throughout the world.
Lexington Silver Fund seeks long-term growth of capital by investing
in established silver-related companies throughout the world.
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