UNITED
GOLD &
GOVERNMENT
FUND, INC.
ANNUAL
REPORT
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For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995
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MANAGER'S LETTER
DECEMBER 31, 1995
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Dear Shareholder:
This report relates to the operation of your Fund for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1995. The following discussion, graphs and tables provide you with
information regarding the Fund's performance during that period.
Slow economic growth and low inflation during 1995 resulted in bonds
outperforming investments in gold for the year. Active selling of gold by
central banks and gold producers had a significant impact on the gold market by
offsetting strong physical demand during the year. The net result was that gold
prices remained stable throughout most of 1995.
In response to the slow economy, we reduced the Fund's exposure to gold and
increased its holdings in government bonds throughout the year. During times of
slow economic growth, long-term government bonds tend to offer more attractive
returns than gold-related investments. With central banks and gold producers
engaged in active selling, our investment strategies reflected a more
optimistic outlook for the government securities market than for the gold
market.
The strategies and techniques we applied resulted in performance by the Fund
this past year that fell below two of the three indexes charted on the following
page. Those indexes reflect the performance of securities that generally
represent the stock market (the S&P 500 Index), the U.S. Government securities
market (the Lehman Brothers Government Bond Index) and the universe of funds
with similar investment objectives (the Lipper Gold Oriented Fund Universe
Average). The Fund's heavy weighting in government securities resulted in the
Fund outperforming the Lipper index. The equity markets generally experienced
superior performance relative to the bond markets during 1995 causing the Fund
to underperform the S&P 500 Index. The Lehman Brothers index outperformed the
Fund primarily due to the Fund's gold-related investments.
During the latter part of 1995, changes in the gold market made it less
attractive for gold producers to continue selling future production. As a
result of these changes in the gold market, we have recently increased the
Fund's exposure to gold and gold-related securities. If forward selling
pressures continue to abate, and the physical demand for gold remains strong,
investment opportunities in gold and gold-related securities should improve
further.
Thank you very much for your continued support and confidence.
Respectfully,
Michael L. Avery
Manager, United Gold & Government Fund
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COMPARISON OF CHANGE IN VALUE OF $10,000 INVESTMENT IN
UNITED GOLD AND GOVERNMENT FUND, INC.,
THE S&P 500 INDEX, THE LEHMAN BROTHERS GOVERNMENT BOND INDEX,
AND THE LIPPER GOLD ORIENTED FUND UNIVERSE AVERAGE
Average Annual Total Return*
1 year 5 years 10 years
3.49% 5.79% 8.10%
Lipper
Lehman Gold
United Brothers Oriented
Gold & S&P Government Fund
Government 500 Bond Universe
Fund, Inc. Index Index Average
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12/31/85 Purchase 9,425 10,000 10,000 10,000
12/31/86 13,335 11,867 11,532 13,679
12/31/87 17,382 12,490 11,786 18,699
12/31/88 16,702 14,564 12,616 15,534
12/31/89 19,779 19,180 14,412 18,961
12/31/90 15,509 18,584 15,670 14,772
12/31/91 15,737 24,246 18,071 14,089
12/31/92 `13,664 26,095 19,377 11,946
12/31/93 24,023 28,723 21,442 21,303
12/31/94 19,854 29,103 20,719 18,635
12/31/95 21,800 40,039 24,517 19,113
- ----- S&P 500 Index -- $40,039
+++++ Lehman Bros. Gov't Bond Index -- $24,517
===== United Gold & Government Fund, Inc.** -- $21,800
_____ Lipper Gold Oriented Fund Universe Average -- $19,113
Past performance is not predictive of future performance. Indexes are
unmanaged.
*Performance data quoted represents past performance and is based on deduction
of a 5.75% sales load on the initial purchase in each of the three periods.
Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and an investor's shares,
when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
**The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the
time of the investment and by the ongoing expenses of the Fund.
Effective February 19, 1996, existing shares of United Gold & Government Fund,
Inc. were reclassified as Class A shares and the Fund began offering Class Y
shares. Class Y shares are offered through a Prospectus separate from the Class
A Prospectus to certain institutional investors and are not subject to a sales
charge, redemption fee or Rule 12b-1 fee.
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SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY
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UNITED GOLD & GOVERNMENT FUND, INC.
PORTFOLIO STRATEGY:
Inflationary strategies: OBJECTIVE: High total return (income plus
appreciation of share value).
Up to 100% in minerals-related
securities.
Minimum of 25% so invested. STRATEGY: Invests in precious metals
Up to 100% in foreign securities. and minerals-related securities during
periods of
Disinflationary strategies: actual or expected inflation or when the
investment
Up to 100% in U.S. Government environment appears favorable;
Securities. invests in U.S. Government
Maximum of 25% in minerals- Securities during periods of
related securities. disinflation or low inflation.
(May purchase securities subject to
repurchase agreements. May invest in
certain options and futures.)
FOUNDED: 1985
SCHEDULED DIVIDEND FREQUENCY: QUARTERLY (March, June, September,
December)
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PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
PER SHARE DATA
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1995
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DIVIDENDS PAID $0.24
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NET ASSET VALUE ON
12/31/95 $8.75
12/31/94 8.19
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CHANGE PER SHARE $0.56
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Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.
TOTAL RETURN HISTORY
Average Annual Total Return
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With Without
Period Sales Load* sales Load**
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1-year period ended 12-31-95 3.49% 9.80%
5-year period ended 12-31-95 5.79% 7.05%
10-year period ended 12-31-95 8.10% 8.75%
*Performance data quoted represents past performance and is based on deduction
of 5.75% sales load on the initial purchase in each of the three periods.
**Performance data quoted in this column represents past performance without
taking into account the sales load deducted on an initial purchase.
Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and an investor's shares,
when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
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PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS
On December 31, 1995, United Gold & Government Fund, Inc. had net assets
totaling $32,732,628 invested in a diversified portfolio of:
61.19% United States Government Securities
24.53% Common Stocks
11.44% Bullion
2.84% Cash and Cash Equivalents
As a shareholder of United Gold & Government Fund, Inc. for every $100 you had
invested on December 31, 1995, your Fund owned:
U.S. Government
Securities $61.19
Foreign Mining Stocks 13.65
Bullion 11.44
U.S. Mining Stocks 10.35
Cash and Cash Equivalents 2.84
Miscellaneous Stocks 0.53
Not all holdings will be represented in the portfolio at all times.
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THE INVESTMENTS OF
UNITED GOLD & GOVERNMENT FUND, INC.
DECEMBER 31, 1995
Troy
Ounces Value
BULLION
Gold* .................................. 7,447 $ 2,890,449
Platinum* .............................. 2,145 854,139
TOTAL BULLION - 11.44% $ 3,744,588
(Cost: $3,772,826)
Shares
COMMON STOCKS
Gold
Australia - 5.99%
Acacia Resources Limited* .............. 300,000 539,636
Golden Shamrock Mines Limited* ......... 500,000 308,470
Plutonic Resources Limited ............. 100,000 475,712
PosGold Limited ........................ 213,000 424,305
Ranger Minerals NL* .................... 100,000 211,840
Total ................................. 1,959,963
Canada - 7.66%
Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited ............. 45,500 574,438
Euro-Nevada Mining Corporation Limited . 13,600 495,569
Franco-Nevada Mining Corporation Limited 9,800 572,438
Hemlo Gold Mines Inc. .................. 35,000 328,125
Placer Dome Inc. ....................... 15,000 361,875
TVX Gold Inc.* ......................... 25,000 176,243
Total ................................. 2,508,688
United States - 9.06%
Battle Mountain Gold Company ........... 100,000 850,000
Homestake Mining Company ............... 50,000 781,250
Newmont Gold Company ................... 30,500 1,334,375
Total ................................. 2,965,625
Total Gold - 22.71% 7,434,276
Metals - 1.29%
United States
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. .... 15,000 421,875
See Notes to Schedule of Investments on page 8.
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THE INVESTMENTS OF
UNITED GOLD & GOVERNMENT FUND, INC.
DECEMBER 31, 1995
Shares Value
COMMON STOCKS (Continued)
Miscellaneous
Domestic Oil - 0.26%
Enron Oil & Gas Company ................ 3,500 $ 84,000
Public Utilities - Pipelines - 0.27%
Sonat Inc. ............................. 2,500 89,063
Total Miscellaneous - 0.53% 173,063
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 24.53% $ 8,029,214
(Cost: $7,335,145)
Principal
Amount in
Thousands
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT SECURITIES
United States Treasury:
6.25%, 5-31-2000 ...................... $1,000 1,033,590
5.875%, 6-30-2000 ..................... 4,000 4,081,240
7.25%, 8-15-2004 ...................... 2,000 2,224,060
7.875%, 11-15-2004 .................... 4,000 4,630,000
8.875%, 8-15-2017 ..................... 3,000 4,018,110
8.875%, 2-15-2019 ..................... 3,000 4,043,910
TOTAL UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT SECURITIES - 61.19% $20,030,910
(Cost: $18,320,775)
TOTAL SHORT-TERM SECURITIES - 1.99%
Repurchase Agreements
J. P. Morgan Securities, 5.6%
Repurchase Agreement dated
12-29-95, to be repurchased
at $650,404 on 1-2-96** ............... 650 $ 650,000
(Cost: $650,000)
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.15% $32,454,712
(Cost: $30,078,746)
CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, NET OF LIABILITIES - 0.85% 277,916
NET ASSETS - 100.00% $32,732,628
See Notes to Schedule of Investments on page 8.
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THE INVESTMENTS OF
UNITED GOLD & GOVERNMENT FUND, INC.
DECEMBER 31, 1995
Notes To Schedule Of Investments
*Non-income producing.
**Collateralized by $483,000 U.S. Treasury Notes, 8.875% due 2-15-2019, market
value and accrued interest aggregate $667,211.
See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant
accounting policies concerning investments.
See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and
depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes.
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UNITED GOLD & GOVERNMENT FUND, INC.
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
DECEMBER 31, 1995
Assets
Investments -- at value (Notes 1 and 3):
Bullion (cost -- $3,772,826) .................... $ 3,744,588
Securities (cost -- $26,305,920) ................ 28,710,124
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32,454,712
Cash ............................................. 4,914
Receivable for interest and dividends ............ 421,366
Prepaid insurance premium ........................ 9,847
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Total assets .................................. 32,890,839
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Liabilities
Payable for Fund shares redeemed ................. 114,199
Accrued transfer agency and dividend disbursing .. 14,145
Accrued service fee ............................... 5,888
Accrued accounting services fee .................. 1,667
Other ............................................ 22,312
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Total liabilities ............................. 158,211
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Total net assets ............................. $32,732,628
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Net Assets
$1.00 par value capital stock, authorized --
100,000,000; shares outstanding -- 3,742,294
Capital stock ................................... $ 3,742,294
Additional paid-in capital ...................... 54,740,556
Accumulated undistributed income (loss):
Accumulated undistributed net investment income . 420
Accumulated net realized loss on investment
transactions .................................. (28,126,593)
Net unrealized appreciation in value of
investments at end of period .................. 2,375,951
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Net assets applicable to outstanding units
of capital.................................... $32,732,628
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Net asset value per share (net assets divided by
shares outstanding) .............................. $8.75
Sales load (offering price x 5.75%) ................ .53
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Offering price per share (net asset value
divided by 94.25%) ............................... $9.28
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On sales of $100,000 or more the sales load
is reduced as set forth in the Prospectus.
See notes to financial statements.
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UNITED GOLD & GOVERNMENT FUND, INC.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Fiscal Year Ended DECEMBER 31, 1995
Investment Income
Income:
Interest ........................................ $1,321,485
Dividends ....................................... 153,409
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Total income .................................. 1,474,894
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Expenses (Note 2):
Investment management fee ....................... 249,509
Transfer agency and dividend disbursing ......... 167,663
Service fee ..................................... 54,875
Accounting services fee ......................... 20,000
Custodian fees .................................. 17,488
Audit fees ...................................... 12,785
Legal fees ...................................... 11,210
Other ........................................... 47,786
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Total expenses ................................ 581,316
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Net investment income ........................ 893,578
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments
Realized net gain on bullion ..................... 3,044
Realized net gain on securities .................. 3,254,482
Realized net gain on foreign
currency transactions ........................... 322
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Realized net gain on investments ................ 3,257,848
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Unrealized depreciation in value of bullion
during the period ............................... (7,421)
Unrealized depreciation in value of securities
during the period ............................... (955,881)
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Unrealized depreciation in value of investments
during the period ............................. (963,302)
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Net gain on investments ...................... 2,294,546
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Net increase in net assets resulting from
operations ................................ $3,188,124
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See notes to financial statements.
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UNITED GOLD & GOVERNMENT FUND, INC.
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the fiscal year
ended December 31,
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1995 1994
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Decrease in Net Assets
Operations:
Net investment income ............... $ 893,578 $ 248,353
Realized net gain on investments .... 3,257,848 3,604,960
Unrealized depreciation ............. (963,302)(12,222,484)
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Net increase (decrease) in net
assets resulting from
operations ....................... 3,188,124 (8,369,171)
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Dividends to shareholders from
net investment income* .............. (900,579) (249,300)
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Capital share transactions:
Proceeds from sale of shares
(3,052,102 and 1,361,695 shares,
respectively) ...................... 25,203,531 12,898,882
Proceeds from reinvestment of
dividends (102,634 and 28,118
shares, respectively) ............. 885,915 245,912
Payments for shares redeemed
(3,983,888 and 1,522,587 shares,
respectively) ...................... (33,066,367) (14,012,232)
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Net decrease in net assets
resulting from capital
share transactions ............... (6,976,921) (867,438)
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Total decrease ................... (4,689,376) (9,485,909)
Net Assets
Beginning of period .................. 37,422,004 46,907,913
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End of period, including undistributed
net investment income of $420 and
$7,099, respectively ................ $32,732,628 $37,422,004
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*See "Financial Highlights" on page 12.
See notes to financial statements.
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UNITED GOLD & GOVERNMENT FUND, INC.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding
Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended December 31,
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1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
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Net asset value,
beginning of
period ........... $8.19 $9.97 $5.70 $6.63 $6.68
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Income from investment
operations:
Net investment
income........... 0.24 0.05 0.04 0.06 0.15
Net realized and
unrealized gain
(loss) on
investments ..... 0.56 (1.78) 4.27 (0.93) (0.05)
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Total from investment
operations ....... 0.80 (1.73) 4.31 (0.87) 0.10
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Less dividends from
net investment
income ........... (0.24) (0.05) (0.04) (0.06) (0.15)
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Net asset value,
end of period ..... $8.75 $8.19 $9.97 $5.70 $6.63
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Total return* ...... 9.80%-17.36% 75.82%-13.18% 1.47%
Net assets, end
of period (000
omitted) ......... $32,733$37,422 $46,908$27,136 $40,587
Ratio of expenses
to average net
assets ........... 1.66% 1.59% 1.69% 1.88% 1.57%
Ratio of net invest-
ment income to average
net assets ....... 2.55% 0.57% 0.48% .90% 2.11%
Portfolio turnover
rate** ........... 164.21% 64.89% 84.00% 61.50% 112.80%
*Total return calculated without taking into account the sales
load deducted on an initial purchase.
**This rate is, in general, calculated by dividing the average
value of the Fund's portfolio securities during the period into
the lesser of its purchases or sales of securities in the period,
excluding short-term securities and bullion.
See notes to financial statements.
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UNITED GOLD & GOVERNMENT FUND, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995
NOTE 1 -- Significant Accounting Policies
United Gold & Government Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") is registered under the
Investment Company Act of 1940 as a diversified, open-end management investment
company. Its investment objective is to seek a high total return through
investments in precious metals, minerals-related securities or U.S. Government
Securities. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies
consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial
statements. The policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
A. Security valuation -- Each stock and convertible bond is valued at the
latest sale price thereof on the last business day of the fiscal period as
reported by the principal securities exchange on which the issue is traded
or, if no sale is reported for a stock, the average of the latest bid and
asked prices. Bonds, other than convertible bonds, are valued using a
pricing system provided by a major dealer in bonds. Convertible bonds are
valued using this pricing system only on days when there is no sale
reported. Stocks which are traded over-the-counter are priced using Nasdaq
(National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations) which
provides information on bid and asked or closing prices quoted by major
dealers in such stocks. Gold and silver bullion are valued at the last
spot settlement price for current delivery as calculated by the Commodity
Exchange, Inc. as of the close of that Exchange. Platinum bullion is
valued at the last spot settlement price for current delivery as calculated
by the New York Mercantile Exchange as of the close of that Exchange.
Securities for which quotations are not readily available are valued as
determined in good faith in accordance with procedures established by and
under the general supervision of the Fund's Board of Directors. Short-term
debt securities are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market.
B. Security transactions and related investment income -- Security
transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or
sell is executed). Securities gains and losses are calculated on the
identified cost basis. Original issue discount (as defined in the Internal
Revenue Code), premiums on the purchase of bonds and post-1984 market
discount are amortized for both financial and tax reporting purposes over
the remaining lives of the bonds. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-
dividend date except that certain dividends from foreign securities are
recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Interest
income is recorded on the accrual basis. See Note 3 -- Investment
Securities Transactions.
C. Foreign currency translations -- All assets and liabilities denominated in
foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars daily. Purchases and
sales of investment securities and accruals of income and expenses are
translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of the
transaction. For assets and liabilities other than investments in
securities and bullion, net realized and unrealized gains and losses from
foreign currency translations arise from changes in currency exchange
rates. The Fund combines fluctuations from currency exchange rates and
fluctuations in market value when computing net realized and unrealized
gain or loss from investments.
D. Federal income taxes -- It is the Fund's policy to distribute all of its
taxable income and capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise qualify
as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code. In
addition, the Fund intends to pay distributions as required to avoid
imposition of excise tax. Accordingly, provision has not been made for
Federal income taxes. See Note 4 -- Federal Income Tax Matters.
E. Dividends and distributions -- Dividends and distributions to shareholders
are recorded by the Fund on the record date. Net investment income
distributions and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance
with income tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted
accounting principles. These differences are due to differing treatments
for items such as deferral of wash sales and post-October losses, foreign
currency transactions, net operating losses and expiring capital loss
carryforwards.
F. Repurchase agreements -- Repurchase agreements are collateralized by the
value of the resold securities which, during the entire period of the
agreement, remains at least equal to the value of the loan, including
accrued interest thereon. The collateral for the repurchase agreement is
held by the Fund's custodian bank.
G. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
NOTE 2 -- Investment Management and Payments to Affiliated Persons
The Fund pays a fee for investment management services. The fee is
computed daily based on the net asset value at the close of business. The fee
consists of two elements: (i) a "Specific" fee computed on net asset value as of
the close of business each day at the annual rate of .30% of net assets and (ii)
a "Group" fee computed each day on the combined net asset values of all of the
funds in the United Group of mutual funds (approximately $13.6 billion of
combined net assets at December 31, 1995) at annual rates of .51% of the first
$750 million of combined net assets, .49% on that amount between $750 million
and $1.5 billion, .47% between $1.5 billion and $2.25 billion, .45% between
$2.25 billion and $3 billion, .43% between $3 billion and $3.75 billion, .40%
between $3.75 billion and $7.5 billion, .38% between $7.5 billion and $12
billion, and .36% of that amount over $12 billion. The Fund accrues and pays
this fee daily.
Pursuant to assignment of the Investment Management Agreement between the
Fund and Waddell & Reed, Inc. ("W&R"), Waddell & Reed Investment Management
Company ("WRIMCO"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of W&R, serves as the Fund's
investment manager.
The Fund has an Accounting Services Agreement with Waddell & Reed Services
Company ("WARSCO"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of W&R. Under the agreement,
WARSCO acts as the agent in providing accounting services and assistance to the
Fund and pricing daily the value of shares of the Fund. For these services, the
Fund pays WARSCO a monthly fee of one-twelfth of the annual fee shown in the
following table.
Accounting Services Fee
Average
Net Asset Level Annual Fee
(all dollars in millions) Rate for Each Level
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From $ 0 to $ 10 $ 0
From $ 10 to $ 25 $ 10,000
From $ 25 to $ 50 $ 20,000
From $ 50 to $ 100 $ 30,000
From $ 100 to $ 200 $ 40,000
From $ 200 to $ 350 $ 50,000
From $ 350 to $ 550 $ 60,000
From $ 550 to $ 750 $ 70,000
From $ 750 to $1,000 $ 85,000
$1,000 and Over $100,000
At present, the Fund operates under state expense requirements which limit
the amount of aggregate annual expenses, adjusted for certain excess expenses,
that the Fund may incur during its fiscal year. The Manager will reimburse the
Fund for any expenses in excess of the limitation. No such reimbursement is
required for the period ended December 31, 1995.
The Fund pays WARSCO a per account charge for transfer agency and dividend
disbursement services of $1.0208 for each shareholder account which was in
existence at any time during the prior month, plus $0.30 for each account on
which a dividend or distribution of cash or shares had a record date in that
month. The Fund also reimburses W&R and WARSCO for certain out-of-pocket costs.
As principal underwriter for the Fund's shares, W&R received direct and
indirect gross sales commissions (which are not an expense of the Fund) of
$58,922, out of which W&R paid sales commissions of $31,600 and all expenses in
connection with the sale of Fund shares, except for registration fees and
related expenses.
Under a Service Plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the
Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may pay monthly a fee to W&R in an
amount not to exceed .25% of the Fund's average annual net assets. The fee is
to be paid to reimburse W&R for amounts it expends in connection with the
provision of personal services to Fund shareholders and/or maintenance of
shareholder accounts.
The Fund paid Directors' fees of $1,405.
W&R is an indirect subsidiary of Torchmark Corporation, a holding company,
and United Investors Management Company, a holding company, and a direct
subsidiary of Waddell & Reed Financial Services, Inc., a holding company.
NOTE 3 -- Investment Securities Transactions
Purchases of investment securities, other than U.S. Government and short-
term securities, aggregated $17,108,702 while proceeds from maturities and sales
aggregated $36,577,729. Purchases of bullion aggregated $2,347,061 while
proceeds from the sale of bullion aggregated $1,203,168. Purchases of short-
term securities and U.S. Government securities aggregated $1,317,665,959 and
$28,487,500, respectively. Proceeds from maturities and sales of short-term
securities and U.S. Government securities aggregated $1,325,820,000 and
$10,643,984, respectively.
For Federal income tax purposes, cost of investments owned at December 31,
1995 was $30,078,746, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $2,375,966, of
which $2,719,820 related to appreciated securities and $343,854 related to
depreciated securities.
NOTE 4 -- Federal Income Tax Matters
For Federal income tax purposes, the Fund realized capital gain net income
of $3,604,961 during the year ended December 31, 1994, which was fully offset by
utilization of capital loss carryforwards. Remaining prior year capital loss
carryforwards of the Fund aggregated $31,384,119 at December 31, 1994. This
amount is available to offset future realized capital gain net income for
Federal income tax purposes through December 31, 1996; $11,894,711 of this
amount is available through December 31, 1997: $11,331,322 is available through
December 31, 1998; $6,823,792 is available through December 31, 1999 and
$4,958,441 is available through December 31, 2000.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
United Gold & Government Fund, Inc.
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including
the schedule of investments, and the related statements of operations and of
changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of United Gold & Government Fund, Inc.
(the "Fund") at December 31, 1995, the results of its operations for the year
then ended and the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for
each of the periods indicated, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter
referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's
management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial
statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards which
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included
confirmation of portfolio positions at December 31, 1995 by correspondence with
the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed
above.
Price Waterhouse LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
February 8, 1996
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INCOME TAX INFORMATION
The amounts of the dividends below, multiplied by the number of shares owned by
you on the record dates, will give you the total amounts to be reported in your
1995 Federal income tax return.
PER-SHARE AMOUNTS REPORTABLE AS:
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For Individuals For Corporations
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Record Ordinary Long-Term Non- Long-Term
Date Total IncomeCapital GainQualifyingQualifyingCapital Gain
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03-17-95 $0.010 $0.0100 $0.0000 $0.0015 $0.0085 $0.0000
06-16-95 0.010 0.0100 0.0000 0.0004 0.0096 0.0000
09-15-95 0.010 0.0100 0.0000 0.0004 0.0096 0.0000
12-15-95 0.209 0.2090 0.0000 0.0081 0.2009 0.0000
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Total $0.239 $0.2390 $0.0000 $0.0104 $0.2286 $0.0000
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CORPORATION DEDUCTIONS -- Under Federal tax law, the amounts reportable as
Qualifying Dividends are eligible for the dividends received deduction in the
year received as provided by Section 243 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Shareholders are advised to consult with their tax adviser concerning the tax
treatment of dividends and distributions from the Fund.
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To all IRA Planholders:
As required by law, income tax will automatically be withheld from any
distribution or withdrawal from an IRA unless you make a written election not to
have taxes withheld. The election may be made by submitting forms provided by
Waddell & Reed, Inc. which can be obtained from your Waddell & Reed
representative or by submitting Internal Revenue Service form W-4P. Once made,
an election can be revoked by providing written notice to Waddell & Reed, Inc.
If you elect not to have tax withheld you may be required to make payments of
estimated tax. Penalties may be imposed by the IRS if withholding and estimated
tax payments are not adequate.
DIRECTORS
Ronald K. Richey, Birmingham, Alabama, Chairman of the Board
Henry L. Bellmon, Red Rock, Oklahoma
Dodds I. Buchanan, Boulder, Colorado
Jay B. Dillingham, Kansas City, Missouri
Linda Graves, Topeka, Kansas
John F. Hayes, Hutchinson, Kansas
Glendon E. Johnson, Miami, Florida
James B. Judd, Kansas City, Missouri
William T. Morgan, Los Angeles, California
Doyle Patterson, Kansas City, Missouri
Eleanor B. Schwartz, Kansas City, Missouri
Keith A. Tucker, Overland Park, Kansas
Frederick Vogel III, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Paul S. Wise, Carefree, Arizona
Leslie S. Wright, Birmingham, Alabama
OFFICERS
Keith A. Tucker, President
Michael L. Avery, Vice President
Robert L. Hechler, Vice President
Henry J. Herrmann, Vice President
John M. Holliday, Vice President
Theodore W. Howard, Vice President and Treasurer
Sharon K. Pappas, Vice President and Secretary
Carl E. Sturgeon, Vice President
This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of
United Gold & Government Fund, Inc. It is not authorized for distribution to
prospective investors in the Fund unless accompanied with or preceded by the
United Gold & Government Fund, Inc. current prospectus.
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THE UNITED GROUP OF MUTUAL FUNDS
United Cash Management, Inc.
United Government Securities Fund, Inc.
United Bond Fund
United Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.
United Municipal High Income Fund, Inc.
United High Income Fund, Inc.
United High Income Fund II, Inc.
United Continental Income Fund, Inc.
United Retirement Shares, Inc.
United Asset Strategy Fund, Inc.
United Income Fund
United Accumulative Fund
United Vanguard Fund, Inc.
United New Concepts Fund, Inc.
United Science and Technology Fund
United International Growth Fund, Inc.
United Gold & Government Fund, Inc.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact your representative, or your
local office as listed on your
Account Statement, or contact:
WADDELL & REED
CUSTOMER SERVICE
6300 Lamar Avenue
P.O. Box 29217
Shawnee Mission, KS 66201-9217
(913) 236-1303
Our INTERNET address is:
http://www.waddell.com
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