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Annual Report
December 31, 1999
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Lexington Global and
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LEXINGTON SILVER |
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FUND, INC. |
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Investment Objective: Long-term Growth of Capital |
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Lexington Funds
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Providing Global
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[LOGO]
LEXINGTONSM
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Dear Shareholders:
The Lexington
Silver Fund decreased by 5.80%* during the fourth quarter and increased by
8.70%* for the full year of 1999. According to Lipper, Inc., the average
gold-oriented mutual fund decreased by 10.35% for the fourth quarter and
increased by 3.63% for the full year of 1999.
The Funds
performance in 1999 reflected increased investor interest in industrial
materials from base metals to chemicals and silver. As the global economy
advances toward synchronous economic expansion, demand for these materials
should continue to expand. Interestingly, the worlds largest silver
producers are diversified metals companies who produce a variety of other
metals. These shares will thus respond to the pick-up in demand for several
metals in addition to silver, producing attractive potential returns for the
Fund.
The Lexington
Silver Fund continues to invest in the worlds largest existing and
developing silver producers. Currently, the largest holdings are in Latin
America where the purest silver producers are located. These companies are
expected to benefit from the increasingly positive supply demand imbalance
we see emerging over the next several years. In addition, the Fund holds
positions in attractive companies whose development profiles suggest attract
revenue and cash generation over the next few years.
Market Outlook
Silver traded
within a wide range in 1999 and experienced violent price swings. Early in
the year, silver rose from $5.35/oz to a high of $5.77/oz, reflecting the
renewed interest in base metals and cyclical issues in general. This level
was short-lived as declining gold prices on the back of the IMF announcement
of proposed metal sales sent silver below the $5.00/oz level in April and
again in July. The gold rally in September carried silver higher, but not to
the previous peak, and for the remainder of the year silver traded in a
narrow range.
Despite the wild
silver price gyrations, worldwide inventories continue to be drawn down and
demand from industrial and photographic sectors remains strong. As
inventories are unable to fill the gap between demand and supply we expect
to see prices trend higher. This should lead to higher valuations for silver
and silver-related producers.
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 Silver Fund, Inc.,
the unmanaged Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Price Index
and Silver Bullion (London, (U.S. Dollars))
[LINE GRAPH]
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S&P500
Date Lexington Silver Silver Stock Price
Fund Bullion Index
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1/2/92 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000
12/31/92 $8,880 $9,481 $10,761
12/31/93 $15,676 $13,216 $11,844
12/31/94 $14,363 $12,531 $11,999
12/31/95 $16,139 $13,285 $16,502
12/31/96 $16,523 $12,395 $20,292
12/31/97 $15,194 $15,489 $27,064
12/31/98 $10,690 $12,932 $34,837
12/31/99 $11,620 $13,771 $42,166
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Average Annual Standard Total Returns
for the Period ending 12/31/99
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S&P500
Lexington Silver Silver Stock Price
Annualized Returns Fund Bullion Index
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1 yr 8.70% 6.49% 21.04%
5 yr -4.15% 1.91% 28.56%
Since Inception 1.89% 4.08% 19.70%
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 silver bullion.
Results for the Funds and the S&P 500 include the reinvestment of all dividend
and capital gain distributions. The price of silver 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.
*8.70%, (4.15)% and 1.89% are the one, five and
since commencement (01/02/92) average annual standard total returns,
respectively, for the period ended December 31, 1999. Prior to January 1992,
the Fund was managed by a different investment advisor. 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 silver 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.
Lexington Silver Fund, Inc.
Portfolio Summary as of December 31, 1999
[PIE CHART]
Asset Allocation
Common Stocks 77.7%
Cash & Cash Equivalents 11.9%
Silver Bullion 5.5%
Preferred Stocks 4.9%
[BAR GRAPH]
Top Country Holdings
United States 30.5%
Mexico 20.7%
Canada 12.0%
Australia 9.0%
Poland 5.4%
Lexington Silver Fund, Inc.
Statement of Net Assets
(Including the Portfolio of Investments)
December 31, 1999
Number of
Shares |
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Value
(Note 1) |
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COMMON STOCKS:
77.7% |
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Australia: 9.0% |
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1,600,000 |
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Aurora Gold, Ltd.
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$ 361,195 |
1,020,000 |
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MIM Holdings, Ltd. |
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1,047,857 |
802,857 |
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Pasminco, Ltd.
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877,318 |
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2,286,370 |
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Canada: 12.0% |
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167,000 |
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Atna Resources, Ltd.
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74,794 |
77,000 |
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Eldorado Corporation, Ltd.
1,2
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53,055 |
50,000 |
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Pan American Silver Corporation
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265,275 |
285,000 |
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Pan American Silver Corporation
1,2
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1,512,067 |
118,600 |
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Romarco Minerals, Inc. |
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80,084 |
50,000 |
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Silver Standard Resources, Inc.
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64,062 |
300,000 |
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Silver Standard Resources, Inc.
1,2
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382,409 |
350,000 |
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Tiomin Resources, Inc.
1,2
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168,811 |
441,800 |
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TVX Gold, Inc.
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358,962 |
75,000 |
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Westerm Copper Holdings, Ltd.
1
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87,851 |
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3,047,370 |
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Mexico: 20.7% |
290,056 |
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Corporacion Industrial San Luis S.A.
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670,062 |
554,016 |
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Grupo Mexico S.A. de C.V. |
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2,743,767 |
645,000 |
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Industrias Penoles S.A. |
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1,857,427 |
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5,271,256 |
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Peru: 5.0% |
157,009 |
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Compania de Minas
Buenaventura
S.A. B |
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1,269,661 |
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Poland: 5.4% |
101,000 |
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KGHM Polska Miedz S.A. (GDR)
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1,373,600 |
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United States:
25.6% |
95,000 |
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Apex Silver Mines, Ltd.
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1,134,062 |
125,600 |
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Coeur DAlene Mines Corporation
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431,750 |
439,400 |
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Hecla Mining Company
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686,562 |
143,500 |
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Homestake Mining Company
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1,121,094 |
213,000 |
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Meridian Gold, Inc.
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1,451,062 |
50,000 |
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Stillwater Mining Company
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1,593,750 |
65,625 |
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Sunshine Mining and Refining, Inc.
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90,234 |
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6,508,514 |
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS |
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(cost $25,359,387) |
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19,756,771 |
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PREFERRED STOCK:
4.9% |
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United States:
4.9% |
99,000 |
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Freeport McMoran Copper & Gold |
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(cost $2,081,958) |
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1,243,687 |
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Principal
Amount |
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Value
(Note 1) |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT:
7.7% |
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U.S. Government Obligation:
7.7% |
$2,000,000 |
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U.S. Treasury Bills, 5.57%,
due 06/22/00 (cost $1,948,581) |
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$1,948,035 |
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SILVER BULLION:
5.5% |
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259,613 fine
ounces |
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(cost
$1,453,281)
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1,407,101 |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS:
95.8% |
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(cost
$30,843,207) (Note1) |
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24,355,594 |
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Other assets in excess of
liabilities: 4.2% |
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1,057,762 |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS:
100.0% |
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(equivalent to $2.96 per share on
8,598,089 shares outstanding) |
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$25,413,356 |
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Non-income producing
security.
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Restricted security (Note
6).
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GDR
Global Depository Receipt.
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Aggregate cost for Federal income
tax purposes is identical.
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The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this
statement.
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Lexington Silver Fund, Inc.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 1999
Assets |
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Investments, at value (cost
$30,843,207)
(Note 1) |
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$24,355,594 |
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Cash |
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1,124,738 |
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Receivable for investment
securities sold |
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53,750 |
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Receivable for shares
sold |
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25,141 |
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Dividends and interest
receivable |
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670 |
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Total
Assets |
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25,559,893 |
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Liabilities |
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Due to Lexington Management
Corporation
(Note 2) |
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21,255 |
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Payable for shares
redeemed |
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80,983 |
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Distributions payable |
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4,462 |
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Accrued expenses |
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39,837 |
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Total
Liabilities |
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146,537 |
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Net Assets (equivalent to
$2.96 per share on
8,598,089 shares outstanding) (Note 3) |
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$25,413,356 |
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Net Assets consist
of: |
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Capital stock
authorized 1,000,000,000
shares, $.001 par value per share |
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$
8,598 |
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Additional paid-in-capital (Notes
1 and 8) |
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41,584,716 |
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Undistributed net investment
income (Note 1) |
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63,221 |
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Accumulated net realized loss on
investments
and foreign currency transactions (Notes 1
and 8) |
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(9,755,566 |
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Unrealized depreciation of
investments |
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(6,487,613 |
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Total
Net Assets |
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$25,413,356 |
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Lexington Silver Fund, Inc.
Statement of Operations
Year
ended December 31, 1999
Investment
Income |
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Dividends |
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$478,742 |
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Interest |
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210,793 |
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689,535 |
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Less:
foreign tax expense |
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11,946 |
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Total investment income |
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$ 677,589 |
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Expenses |
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Investment
advisory fee (Note 2) |
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261,004 |
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Transfer
agent and shareholder
servicing expenses (Note
2) |
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97,868 |
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Professional fees |
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38,837 |
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Custodian
expenses |
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38,478 |
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Printing
and mailing expenses |
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35,196 |
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Accounting
expenses (Note 2) |
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21,515 |
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Directors
fees and expenses |
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16,642 |
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Registration fees |
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12,899 |
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Computer
processing fees |
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8,626 |
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Other
expenses |
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18,986 |
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Total expenses |
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550,051 |
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Net investment income |
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127,538 |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain
(Loss) on Investments (Note 4) |
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Net realized loss on: |
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Investments |
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(641,295 |
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Foreign
currency transactions |
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(293 |
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Net realized loss |
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(641,588 |
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Net change in unrealized
depreciation
of investments |
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2,489,979 |
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Net realized and unrealized
gain |
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1,848,391 |
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Increase in Net Assets Resulting
from Operations |
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$1,975,929 |
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The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of
these statements.
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Lexington Silver Fund, Inc.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
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Year ended
December 31,
1999
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For the six month
period ended
December 31, 1998
(Note 7)
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Operations: |
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Net investment gain
(loss) |
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$
127,538 |
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$
(91,766 |
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Net realized loss from investments
and foreign currency transactions |
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(641,588 |
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(571,566 |
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Net change in unrealized
depreciation of investments and foreign currency
translation |
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2,489,979 |
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(5,092,621 |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations |
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1,975,929 |
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(5,755,953 |
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Distributions to Shareholders:
(Note 1) |
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Distributions to shareholders from
net investment income |
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(63,027 |
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Capital Share Transactions:
(Note 3) |
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Proceeds from sale of
shares |
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6,914,213 |
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7,289,065 |
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Reinvested dividends |
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58,564 |
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Cost of shares redeemed |
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(9,032,468 |
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(10,893,893 |
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Net decrease in net assets from capital share
transactions |
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(2,059,691 |
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(3,604,828 |
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Net decrease in net
assets |
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(146,789 |
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(9,360,781 |
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Net Assets: |
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Beginning of period |
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25,560,145 |
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34,920,926 |
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End of period (including
undistributed net investment income of $63,221 and
accumulated net investment loss of $997 in 1999 and
1998, respectively)
(Note 1) |
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$25,413,356 |
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$25,560,145 |
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The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of
these statements.
Lexington Silver Fund, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 1999 and 1998
1.
Significant Accounting Policies
Lexington Silver Fund, Inc. (the Fund) (formerly the
Lexington Strategic Silver Fund, Inc.) 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 seek to
maximize total return from long-term growth of capital and income. The Fund
will seek to achieve its objective by investing at least 80% of its
portfolio in securities of established silver-related companies and silver
bullion. 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 silver 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
1. Significant Accounting Policies
(continued)
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 foreign currency
contracts outstanding at December 31, 1999.
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 Fund
s 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.
Lexington Silver Fund, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 1999 and 1998 (continued)
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 $30 million and at an annual rate of 0.75% thereafter. For
1999, LMC has agreed to voluntarily limit the total expenses of the Fund
(including management fees, but excluding interest, taxes, brokerage
commissions and extraordinary expenses) to an annual rate of 2.50% of the
Funds average daily 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 $44,645, which are incurred by the Fund, but
paid by LMC.
3.
Capital Stock
Transactions in capital stock were as follows:
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Year ended
December 31, 1999
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For the six month
period ended
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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2,363,039 |
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$6,914,213 |
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2,505,470 |
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$7,289,065 |
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Shares issued on reinvestment of
dividends |
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19,980 |
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58,564 |
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2,383,019 |
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6,972,777 |
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2,505,470 |
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7,289,065 |
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Shares redeemed |
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(3,155,876 |
) |
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(9,032,468 |
) |
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(3,855,059 |
) |
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(10,893,893 |
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Net decrease |
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(772,857 |
) |
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$(2,059,691 |
) |
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(1,349,589 |
) |
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$(3,604,828 |
) |
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4.
Investment Transactions
The
cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities for the year ended
December 31, 1999, excluding short-term securities, were $6,391,955 and
$7,803,928, 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
$2,673,323 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in
which there is an excess of tax cost over value amounted to
$9,160,936.
5.
Investment and Concentration Risks
The
Fund makes significant investments in foreign securities and has an
investment objective of investing in securities of companies engaged in the
exploration, mining, processing, fabrication and distribution of silver.
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 inability of counterparties to meet
the terms of their contracts.
Lexington Silver Fund, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 1999 and 1998 (continued)
6.
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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Acquisition
Date
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Shares
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Market
Value
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Percent of
Net Assets
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Eldorado Corporation,
Ltd. |
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02/22/96 |
|
77,000 |
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$
53,055 |
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0.21 |
% |
KGHM Polska Miedz S.A.
(GDR) |
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07/07/97 |
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101,000 |
|
1,373,600 |
|
5.41 |
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Pan American Silver
Corporation |
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07/17/95 |
|
285,000 |
|
1,512,067 |
|
5.95 |
|
Silver Standard Resources,
Inc. |
|
09/06/95 |
|
300,000 |
|
382,409 |
|
1.50 |
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Tiomin Resources, Inc. |
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09/28/95 |
|
350,000 |
|
168,811 |
|
0.66 |
|
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|
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
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$3,489,942 |
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13.73 |
% |
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7.
Change in the Funds Year-End
In
1998, the Fund changed its fiscal year-end from June 30th to December 31st.
This change was done to facilitate the administration of the
Fund.
8.
Federal Income TaxesCapital Loss
Carryforwards
As of
December 31, 1999, $3,106,844 of capital loss carryforwards have expired and
have been reclassified to additional paid-in capital.
Capital loss carryforwards
1
available for Federal
income tax purposes as of December 31, 1999 are:
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$ 954,860 expiring in
2000;
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1,911,797 expiring in
2001;
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1,327,486 expiring in
2002;
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1,756,775 expiring in
2004;
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479,351 expiring
in 2005;
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2,130,561 expiring in 2006;
and,
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940,290 expiring
in 2007.
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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 $254,446 are the result of deferred post-October
losses.
Lexington Silver Fund, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 1999 and 1998 (continued)
9.
Tax Information (unaudited)
The
following tax information represents the designation of various tax benefits
relating to year ended December 31, 1999:
The
percentage of investment company taxable income distributions to
shareholders eligible for the dividends received deduction available to
certain corporate shareholders is 100%.
The
percentage of ordinary income distributions paid by the Fund derived from
agency and direct obligations of the United States government were as
follows:
U.S. Treasury |
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4.57% |
Federal Home Loan Bank |
|
18.69 |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage
Corporation |
|
5.23 |
Federal National Mortgage
Association |
|
0.67 |
Lexington Silver Fund, Inc.
Financial Highlights
Selected per share data for a share outstanding throughout the
period:
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Year ended
December 31,
1999
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|
Six month
period ended
December 31, 1998
(Note 7)
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Year ended June 30,
|
|
|
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1998
|
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1997
|
|
1996
|
|
1995
|
Net asset value, beginning of
period |
|
$2.73 |
|
|
$3.26 |
|
|
$3.95 |
|
|
$4.46 |
|
|
$4.00 |
|
|
$3.92 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
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Income (loss) from investment
operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income (loss) |
|
0.01 |
|
|
(0.01 |
) |
|
(0.02 |
) |
|
(0.04 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
Net realized and unrealized gain
(loss) on investments and foreign
currencies |
|
0.23 |
|
|
(0.52 |
) |
|
(0.66 |
) |
|
(0.43 |
) |
|
0.51 |
|
|
0.11 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total income (loss) from investment
operations |
|
0.24 |
|
|
(0.53 |
) |
|
(0.68 |
) |
|
(0.47 |
) |
|
0.48 |
|
|
0.08 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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Less distributions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends from net investment
income |
|
(0.01 |
) |
|
|
|
|
(0.01 |
) |
|
(0.04 |
) |
|
(0.02 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net asset value, end of
period |
|
$2.96 |
|
|
$2.73 |
|
|
$3.26 |
|
|
$3.95 |
|
|
$4.46 |
|
|
$4.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total return |
|
8.70% |
|
|
(16.26)% |
|
|
(17.32)% |
|
|
(10.76)% |
|
|
12.02% |
|
|
2.04% |
|
Ratio to average net
assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses |
|
2.11% |
|
|
2.37%* |
|
|
1.90% |
|
|
1.96% |
|
|
1.73% |
|
|
1.82% |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
|
0.49% |
|
|
(0.61)%* |
|
|
(0.54)% |
|
|
(0.78)% |
|
|
(0.72)% |
|
|
(0.83)% |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
|
29.44% |
|
|
5.68% |
|
|
28.78% |
|
|
18.76% |
|
|
44.30% |
|
|
44.22% |
|
Net assets, end of period (000
s
omitted) |
|
$25,413 |
|
|
$25,560 |
|
|
$34,921 |
|
|
$42,035 |
|
|
$73,945 |
|
|
$65,517 |
|
*
Annualized.
Lexington Silver Fund, Inc.
Independent Auditors Report
The
Board of Directors and Shareholders
Lexington Silver Fund, Inc.:
We have audited
the accompanying statement of net assets (including the portfolio of
investments) and assets and liabilities of Lexington Silver Fund, Inc.
(formerly the Lexington Strategic Silver Fund, Inc.) as of December 31,
1999, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the
statements of changes in net assets for the year then ended and for the six
month period ended December 31, 1998, and the financial highlights for the
periods indicated herein. 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 Silver
Fund, Inc. as of December 31, 1999, the results of its operations for the
year then ended, the changes in its net assets for the year then ended and
for the six month period ended December 31, 1998, and its financial
highlights for the periods indicated herein in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
New
York, New York
February 7, 2000
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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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