GAMCO
Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust
Schedule
of Investments (Continued) — June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)
Principal |
|
|
| |
| | |
Market | |
Amount |
|
|
| |
Cost | | |
Value | |
|
|
|
|
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS — 25.3% | |
$ |
164,859,000 |
|
|
U.S.
Treasury Bills, 0.731% to 2.419%††, 07/14/22 to 12/22/22(c) | |
$ | 164,512,109 | | |
$ | 164,494,840 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
TOTAL
INVESTMENTS BEFORE OPTIONS WRITTEN — 100.0% | |
$ | 778,394,351 | | |
| 651,640,743 | |
OPTIONS
WRITTEN — (3.7)% | |
| | | |
| | |
(Premiums
received $36,805,608) | |
| | | |
| (24,110,077 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Other
Assets and Liabilities (Net) | |
| | | |
| 10,847,501 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
PREFERRED
SHARES | |
| | | |
| | |
(3,459,899 preferred
shares outstanding) | |
| | | |
| (86,497,475 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | |
NET
ASSETS — COMMON SHARES | |
| | | |
| | |
(154,158,319
common shares outstanding) | |
| | | |
$ | 551,880,692 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
NET
ASSET VALUE PER COMMON SHARE | |
| | | |
| | |
($551,880,692 ÷ 154,158,319 shares outstanding) | |
$ | 3.58 | |
(a) | Securities,
or a portion thereof, with a value of $237,114,761 were deposited with the broker as
collateral for options written. |
(b) | Security
exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. This
security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified
institutional buyers. |
(c) | At
June 30, 2022, $56,995,000 of the principal amount was pledged as collateral for options
written. |
† | Non-income
producing security. |
†† | Represents
annualized yields at dates of purchase. |
ADR | American
Depositary Receipt |
Geographic Diversification | |
% of Total Investments* |
| |
Market
Value | |
Long
Positions | |
|
| | |
| | |
North America | |
|
81.0 | % | |
$ | 527,713,116 | |
Europe | |
|
11.1 | | |
| 72,221,726 | |
Asia/Pacific | |
|
7.0 | | |
| 45,911,448 | |
Latin America | |
|
0.5 | | |
| 3,058,453 | |
South Africa | |
|
0.4 | | |
| 2,736,000 | |
Total Investments —
Long Positions | |
|
100.0 | % | |
$ | 651,640,743 | |
| |
|
| | |
| | |
Short
Positions | |
|
| | |
| | |
North America | |
|
(3.6 | )% | |
$ | (23,544,625 | ) |
Europe | |
|
(0.1 | ) | |
| (559,676 | ) |
Asia/Pacific | |
|
(0.0 | )** | |
| (5,776 | ) |
Total Investments —
Short Positions | |
|
(3.7 | )% | |
$ | (24,110,077 | ) |
* | Total
investments exclude options written. |
** | Amount
represents greater than (0.05)%. |
As
of June 30, 2022, options written outstanding were as follows:
|
|
|
Number
of |
|
Notional |
|
Exercise |
|
Expiration |
|
Market |
Description |
Counterparty |
|
Contracts |
|
Amount |
|
Price |
|
Date |
|
Value |
OTC Call
Options Written — (2.5)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. |
Pershing
LLC |
|
850
|
|
USD |
3,889,600 |
|
USD |
70.00 |
|
10/21/22 |
|
$ |
29,694 |
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. |
Pershing LLC |
|
320 |
|
USD |
1,464,320 |
|
USD |
60.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
46,323 |
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. |
Pershing LLC |
|
500 |
|
USD |
2,288,000 |
|
USD |
70.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
31,857 |
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. |
Pershing LLC |
|
380 |
|
USD |
1,738,880 |
|
USD |
65.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
55,009 |
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. |
Pershing LLC |
|
400 |
|
USD |
1,830,400 |
|
USD |
70.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
33,339 |
Alamos Gold Inc., Cl. A |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,500 |
|
USD |
1,053,000 |
|
USD |
8.50 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
75,075 |
Alamos Gold Inc., Cl. A |
Pershing LLC |
|
3,000 |
|
USD |
2,106,000 |
|
USD |
10.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
78,898 |
Alamos Gold Inc., Cl. A |
Pershing LLC |
|
4,000 |
|
USD |
2,808,000 |
|
USD |
10.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
141,406 |
Alamos Gold Inc., Cl. A |
Pershing LLC |
|
5,000 |
|
USD |
3,510,000 |
|
USD |
8.50 |
|
03/17/23 |
|
|
379,480 |
APA Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
378 |
|
USD |
1,319,220 |
|
USD |
26.00 |
|
07/15/22 |
|
|
340,880 |
APA Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
325 |
|
USD |
1,134,250 |
|
USD |
50.00 |
|
10/21/22 |
|
|
43,449 |
APA Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
126 |
|
USD |
439,740 |
|
USD |
50.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
29,895 |
B2Gold Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
7,500 |
|
USD |
2,542,500 |
|
USD |
5.00 |
|
10/21/22 |
|
|
50,887 |
B2Gold Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
7,370 |
|
USD |
2,498,430 |
|
USD |
4.30 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
133,181 |
B2Gold Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
7,500 |
|
USD |
2,542,500 |
|
USD |
5.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
86,902 |
Baker Hughes Co. |
Pershing LLC |
|
700 |
|
USD |
2,020,900 |
|
USD |
30.00 |
|
07/15/22 |
|
|
48,253 |
See
accompanying notes to financial statements.
GAMCO
Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust
Schedule
of Investments (Continued) — June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)
|
|
|
Number
of |
|
Notional |
|
Exercise |
|
Expiration |
|
Market |
Description |
Counterparty |
|
Contracts |
|
Amount |
|
Price |
|
Date |
|
Value |
Baker Hughes Co. |
Pershing LLC |
|
580 |
|
USD |
1,674,460 |
|
USD |
32.00 |
|
09/16/22 |
|
$ |
79,470 |
Baker Hughes Co. |
Pershing LLC |
|
590 |
|
USD |
1,703,330 |
|
USD |
40.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
55,350 |
Barrick Gold Corp. |
Pershing
LLC |
|
3,100
|
|
USD |
5,483,900 |
|
USD |
25.00 |
|
10/31/22 |
|
|
47,946 |
Barrick Gold Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
2,700 |
|
USD |
4,776,300 |
|
USD |
25.00 |
|
11/18/22 |
|
|
52,903 |
Barrick Gold Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,100 |
|
USD |
1,945,900 |
|
USD |
25.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
27,035 |
Barrick Gold Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,320 |
|
USD |
2,335,080 |
|
USD |
21.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
108,835 |
Barrick Gold Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,450 |
|
USD |
2,565,050 |
|
USD |
22.00 |
|
02/17/23 |
|
|
109,036 |
BHP Group Ltd., ADR |
Pershing LLC |
|
670 |
|
USD |
3,764,060 |
|
USD |
73.00 |
|
11/18/22 |
|
|
46,230 |
BHP Group Ltd., ADR |
Pershing LLC |
|
670 |
|
USD |
3,764,060 |
|
USD |
85.00 |
|
11/18/22 |
|
|
17,511 |
BHP Group Ltd., ADR |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,000 |
|
USD |
5,618,000 |
|
USD |
82.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
43,679 |
BP plc, ADR |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,200 |
|
USD |
3,402,000 |
|
USD |
32.00 |
|
11/18/22 |
|
|
148,176 |
BP plc, ADR |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,200 |
|
USD |
3,402,000 |
|
USD |
32.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
174,110 |
BP plc, ADR |
Pershing LLC |
|
790 |
|
USD |
2,239,650 |
|
USD |
32.50 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
123,724 |
Chevron Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
530 |
|
USD |
7,673,340 |
|
USD |
150.00 |
|
08/19/22 |
|
|
309,982 |
Chevron Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
630 |
|
USD |
9,121,140 |
|
USD |
165.00 |
|
11/18/22 |
|
|
343,542 |
Chevron Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
600 |
|
USD |
8,686,800 |
|
USD |
170.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
383,409 |
ConocoPhillips |
Pershing LLC |
|
420 |
|
USD |
3,772,020 |
|
USD |
105.00 |
|
08/19/22 |
|
|
75,847 |
ConocoPhillips |
Pershing LLC |
|
655 |
|
USD |
5,882,555 |
|
USD |
105.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
390,111 |
ConocoPhillips |
Pershing LLC |
|
220 |
|
USD |
1,975,820 |
|
USD |
102.50 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
169,023 |
Coterra Energy Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
815 |
|
USD |
2,101,885 |
|
USD |
26.00 |
|
07/15/22 |
|
|
89,010 |
Coterra Energy Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
460 |
|
USD |
1,186,340 |
|
USD |
30.00 |
|
10/21/22 |
|
|
73,945 |
Coterra Energy Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
194 |
|
USD |
500,326 |
|
USD |
30.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
41,654 |
Devon Energy Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
570 |
|
USD |
3,141,270 |
|
USD |
60.00 |
|
10/21/22 |
|
|
285,064 |
Devon Energy Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
430 |
|
USD |
2,369,730 |
|
USD |
60.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
247,422 |
Diamondback Energy Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
60 |
|
USD |
726,900 |
|
USD |
142.65 |
|
09/16/22 |
|
|
30,935 |
Diamondback Energy Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
125 |
|
USD |
1,514,375 |
|
USD |
140.00 |
|
11/18/22 |
|
|
112,706 |
Diamondback Energy Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
85 |
|
USD |
1,029,775 |
|
USD |
155.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
58,877 |
Eldorado Gold Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,300 |
|
USD |
830,700 |
|
USD |
9.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
31,083 |
Eni SpA |
Morgan Stanley |
|
300 |
|
EUR |
1,699,200 |
|
EUR |
15.00 |
|
10/21/22 |
|
|
7,529 |
Eni SpA |
Morgan Stanley |
|
300 |
|
EUR |
1,699,200 |
|
EUR |
15.50 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
9,244 |
Eni SpA |
Morgan Stanley |
|
300 |
|
EUR |
1,699,200 |
|
EUR |
15.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
14,995 |
EOG Resources Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
360 |
|
USD |
3,975,840 |
|
USD |
127.20 |
|
10/21/22 |
|
|
222,351 |
EOG Resources Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
360 |
|
USD |
3,975,840 |
|
USD |
128.20 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
296,259 |
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
789 |
|
USD |
6,756,996 |
|
USD |
91.00 |
|
07/15/22 |
|
|
83,854 |
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
600 |
|
USD |
5,138,400 |
|
USD |
90.00 |
|
10/21/22 |
|
|
342,879 |
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
490 |
|
USD |
4,196,360 |
|
USD |
95.00 |
|
10/21/22 |
|
|
193,830 |
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
650 |
|
USD |
5,566,600 |
|
USD |
85.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
585,307 |
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
465 |
|
USD |
3,982,260 |
|
USD |
92.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
316,450 |
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
650 |
|
USD |
5,566,600 |
|
USD |
105.00 |
|
02/17/23 |
|
|
223,533 |
Franco-Nevada Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
570 |
|
USD |
7,500,060 |
|
USD |
155.00 |
|
11/18/22 |
|
|
206,055 |
Franco-Nevada Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
640 |
|
USD |
8,421,120 |
|
USD |
155.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
279,096 |
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,353 |
|
USD |
3,958,878 |
|
USD |
40.00 |
|
10/21/22 |
|
|
95,729 |
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,900 |
|
USD |
5,559,400 |
|
USD |
50.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
69,157 |
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,600 |
|
USD |
4,681,600 |
|
USD |
51.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
70,243 |
Gold Fields Ltd., ADR |
Pershing LLC |
|
3,000 |
|
USD |
2,736,000 |
|
USD |
12.00 |
|
07/15/22 |
|
|
3,647 |
Gold Fields Ltd., ADR |
Pershing LLC |
|
3,000 |
|
USD |
2,736,000 |
|
USD |
10.50 |
|
11/18/22 |
|
|
221,490 |
Halliburton Co. |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,000 |
|
USD |
3,136,000 |
|
USD |
40.00 |
|
07/15/22 |
|
|
6,131 |
Halliburton Co. |
Pershing LLC |
|
523 |
|
USD |
1,640,128 |
|
USD |
40.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
92,124 |
Halliburton Co. |
Pershing LLC |
|
477 |
|
USD |
1,495,872 |
|
USD |
40.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
100,156 |
Hess Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
160 |
|
USD |
1,695,040 |
|
USD |
100.00 |
|
11/18/22 |
|
|
267,051 |
Hess Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
140 |
|
USD |
1,483,160 |
|
USD |
110.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
195,152 |
Kinder Morgan Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,600 |
|
USD |
2,681,600 |
|
USD |
19.00 |
|
09/16/22 |
|
|
36,146 |
See
accompanying notes to financial statements.
GAMCO
Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust
Schedule
of Investments (Continued) — June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)
|
|
|
Number
of |
|
Notional |
|
Exercise |
|
Expiration |
|
Market |
Description |
Counterparty |
|
Contracts |
|
Amount |
|
Price |
|
Date |
|
Value |
Kinder Morgan Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
720
|
|
USD |
1,206,720 |
|
USD |
21.00 |
|
11/18/22 |
|
$ |
10,783 |
Kinder Morgan Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,700 |
|
USD |
2,849,200 |
|
USD |
21.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
34,815 |
Kinross Gold Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
5,235 |
|
USD |
1,874,130 |
|
USD |
6.00 |
|
09/16/22 |
|
|
12,725 |
Kinross Gold Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
6,375 |
|
USD |
2,282,250 |
|
USD |
6.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
54,683 |
Marathon Oil Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,680 |
|
USD |
3,776,640 |
|
USD |
24.00 |
|
10/21/22 |
|
|
421,641 |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
400 |
|
USD |
3,288,400 |
|
USD |
82.50 |
|
07/15/22 |
|
|
126,443 |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
200 |
|
USD |
1,644,200 |
|
USD |
87.50 |
|
10/21/22 |
|
|
122,987 |
Newmont Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,620 |
|
USD |
9,666,540 |
|
USD |
75.00 |
|
11/18/22 |
|
|
187,064 |
Newmont Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,611 |
|
USD |
9,612,837 |
|
USD |
75.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
215,157 |
Newmont Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,630 |
|
USD |
9,726,210 |
|
USD |
75.00 |
|
02/17/23 |
|
|
326,864 |
Northern Star Resources Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley |
|
7,000 |
|
AUD |
4,788,000 |
|
AUD |
11.25 |
|
08/18/22 |
|
|
5,776 |
ONEOK Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
380 |
|
USD |
2,109,000 |
|
USD |
63.00 |
|
11/18/22 |
|
|
62,498 |
ONEOK Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
325 |
|
USD |
1,803,750 |
|
USD |
70.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
40,735 |
Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,500 |
|
USD |
1,515,000 |
|
USD |
13.75 |
|
07/15/22 |
|
|
12,453 |
Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. |
Pershing LLC |
|
2,000 |
|
USD |
2,020,000 |
|
USD |
14.00 |
|
10/21/22 |
|
|
56,608 |
Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. |
Pershing LLC |
|
829 |
|
USD |
837,290 |
|
USD |
12.25 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
48,504 |
Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,000 |
|
USD |
1,010,000 |
|
USD |
14.50 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
49,196 |
Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,900 |
|
USD |
1,919,000 |
|
USD |
16.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
83,540 |
Phillips 66 |
Pershing LLC |
|
360 |
|
USD |
2,951,640 |
|
USD |
92.50 |
|
11/18/22 |
|
|
172,304 |
Phillips 66 |
Pershing LLC |
|
320 |
|
USD |
2,623,680 |
|
USD |
105.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
104,699 |
Phillips 66 |
Pershing LLC |
|
320 |
|
USD |
2,623,680 |
|
USD |
107.00 |
|
03/17/23 |
|
|
109,278 |
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. |
Pershing LLC |
|
190 |
|
USD |
4,238,520 |
|
USD |
230.00 |
|
09/16/22 |
|
|
288,125 |
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. |
Pershing LLC |
|
174 |
|
USD |
3,881,592 |
|
USD |
280.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
134,034 |
Rio Tinto plc, ADR |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,000 |
|
USD |
6,100,000 |
|
USD |
86.88 |
|
07/15/22 |
|
|
909 |
Rio Tinto plc, ADR |
Pershing LLC |
|
500 |
|
USD |
3,050,000 |
|
USD |
74.30 |
|
10/21/22 |
|
|
45,533 |
Rio Tinto plc, ADR |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,000 |
|
USD |
6,100,000 |
|
USD |
82.00 |
|
10/21/22 |
|
|
42,630 |
Rio Tinto plc, ADR |
Pershing LLC |
|
950 |
|
USD |
5,795,000 |
|
USD |
84.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
62,643 |
Rio Tinto plc, ADR |
Pershing LLC |
|
500 |
|
USD |
3,050,000 |
|
USD |
72.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
110,495 |
Royal Gold Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
130 |
|
USD |
1,388,140 |
|
USD |
115.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
101,256 |
Schlumberger NV |
Pershing LLC |
|
640 |
|
USD |
2,288,640 |
|
USD |
45.00 |
|
10/21/22 |
|
|
85,466 |
Schlumberger NV |
Pershing LLC |
|
940 |
|
USD |
3,361,440 |
|
USD |
47.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
152,329 |
Schlumberger NV |
Pershing LLC |
|
785 |
|
USD |
2,807,160 |
|
USD |
47.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
151,795 |
Shell plc, ADR |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,000 |
|
USD |
5,259,000 |
|
USD |
60.00 |
|
10/21/22 |
|
|
147,759 |
Shell plc, ADR |
Pershing LLC |
|
890 |
|
USD |
4,680,510 |
|
USD |
58.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
234,935 |
Shell plc, ADR |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,000 |
|
USD |
5,259,000 |
|
USD |
60.00 |
|
02/17/23 |
|
|
267,931 |
SilverCrest Metals Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
2,000 |
|
USD |
1,222,000 |
|
USD |
9.00 |
|
10/21/22 |
|
|
38,565 |
SilverCrest Metals Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
2,000 |
|
USD |
1,222,000 |
|
USD |
9.35 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
54,104 |
SSR Mining Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,275 |
|
USD |
2,129,250 |
|
USD |
20.00 |
|
09/16/22 |
|
|
67,967 |
SSR Mining Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,225 |
|
USD |
2,045,750 |
|
USD |
23.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
91,577 |
Suncor Energy Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
475 |
|
USD |
1,665,825 |
|
USD |
37.00 |
|
11/18/22 |
|
|
159,242 |
Suncor Energy Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
495 |
|
USD |
1,735,965 |
|
USD |
40.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
124,613 |
Suncor Energy Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
475 |
|
USD |
1,665,825 |
|
USD |
41.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
121,421 |
The Williams Companies Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
785 |
|
USD |
2,449,985 |
|
USD |
33.00 |
|
11/18/22 |
|
|
137,415 |
The Williams Companies Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
500 |
|
USD |
1,560,500 |
|
USD |
35.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
70,758 |
The Williams Companies Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
700 |
|
USD |
2,184,700 |
|
USD |
38.00 |
|
03/17/23 |
|
|
68,591 |
TotalEnergies SE, ADR |
Pershing LLC |
|
400 |
|
USD |
2,105,600 |
|
USD |
55.00 |
|
10/21/22 |
|
|
107,125 |
TotalEnergies SE, ADR |
Pershing LLC |
|
893 |
|
USD |
4,700,752 |
|
USD |
60.00 |
|
11/18/22 |
|
|
140,970 |
TotalEnergies SE, ADR |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,270 |
|
USD |
6,685,280 |
|
USD |
64.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
145,208 |
Valero Energy Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
275 |
|
USD |
2,922,700 |
|
USD |
95.00 |
|
09/16/22 |
|
|
459,932 |
Valero Energy Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
135 |
|
USD |
1,434,780 |
|
USD |
140.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
59,101 |
Valero Energy Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
270 |
|
USD |
2,869,560 |
|
USD |
105.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
435,791 |
Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. |
Pershing LLC |
|
2,500 |
|
CAD |
2,787,500 |
|
CAD |
13.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
135,954 |
See
accompanying notes to financial statements.
GAMCO Global Gold, Natural
Resources & Income Trust
Schedule of Investments (Continued)
— June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)
|
|
|
Number
of |
|
Notional |
|
Exercise |
|
Expiration |
|
Market |
Description |
Counterparty |
|
Contracts |
|
Amount |
|
Price |
|
Date |
|
Value |
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. |
Pershing
LLC |
|
1,300
|
|
USD |
4,683,900 |
|
USD |
47.00 |
|
09/16/22 |
|
$ |
29,028 |
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,300 |
|
USD |
4,683,900 |
|
USD |
50.00 |
|
10/21/22 |
|
|
32,086 |
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. |
Pershing LLC |
|
1,300 |
|
USD |
4,683,900 |
|
USD |
52.50 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
50,109 |
Yamana Gold Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
5,000 |
|
USD |
2,325,000 |
|
USD |
5.00 |
|
07/15/22 |
|
|
44,982 |
Yamana Gold Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
5,425 |
|
USD |
2,522,625 |
|
USD |
5.50 |
|
10/21/22 |
|
|
138,919 |
Yamana Gold Inc. |
Pershing LLC |
|
3,000 |
|
USD |
1,395,000 |
|
USD |
5.50 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
105,950 |
TOTAL OTC CALL OPTIONS WRITTEN |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
16,123,552 |
OTC Put Options Written — (0.4)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF |
Pershing LLC |
|
860 |
|
USD |
6,149,860 |
|
USD |
66.00 |
|
11/30/22 |
|
$ |
454,969 |
Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF |
Pershing LLC |
|
800 |
|
USD |
5,720,800 |
|
USD |
63.00 |
|
02/17/23 |
|
|
431,109 |
Fresnillo plc |
Morgan Stanley |
|
250 |
|
GBP |
1,917,000 |
|
GBp |
600.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
84,830 |
VanEck Agribusiness ETF |
Pershing LLC |
|
400 |
|
USD |
3,459,200 |
|
USD |
94.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
430,081 |
VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF |
Pershing LLC |
|
2,000 |
|
USD |
5,476,000 |
|
USD |
31.00 |
|
10/21/22 |
|
|
917,081 |
TOTAL OTC PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2,318,070 |
|
|
Number
of |
|
Notional |
|
Exercise |
|
Expiration |
|
|
Market |
Description |
|
Contracts |
|
Amount |
|
Price |
|
Date |
|
|
Value |
Exchange
Traded Call Options Written — (0.3)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dundee Precious Metals Inc. |
|
2,125
|
|
CAD |
1,362,125 |
|
CAD |
9.50 |
|
09/16/22 |
|
$ |
15,683 |
Dundee Precious Metals Inc. |
|
2,125 |
|
CAD |
1,362,125 |
|
CAD |
9.50 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
27,240 |
Eldorado Gold Corp. |
|
4,000 |
|
USD |
2,556,000 |
|
USD |
10.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
80,000 |
Endeavour Mining plc |
|
1,270 |
|
CAD |
3,382,010 |
|
CAD |
33.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
83,371 |
Endeavour Mining plc |
|
1,270 |
|
CAD |
3,382,010 |
|
CAD |
35.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
56,238 |
Endeavour Mining plc |
|
2,400 |
|
CAD |
6,391,200 |
|
CAD |
33.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
194,842 |
Endeavour Mining plc |
|
1,190 |
|
CAD |
3,168,970 |
|
CAD |
34.00 |
|
03/17/23 |
|
|
108,627 |
Equinox Gold Corp. |
|
3,211 |
|
USD |
1,425,684 |
|
USD |
10.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
38,532 |
Franco-Nevada Corp. |
|
593 |
|
USD |
7,802,694 |
|
USD |
155.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
355,800 |
Halliburton Co. |
|
570 |
|
USD |
1,787,520 |
|
USD |
40.00 |
|
09/16/22 |
|
|
41,610 |
K92 Mining Inc. |
|
4,390 |
|
CAD |
3,411,030 |
|
CAD |
11.00 |
|
11/18/22 |
|
|
64,800 |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. |
|
215 |
|
USD |
1,767,515 |
|
USD |
97.50 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
127,065 |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. |
|
380 |
|
USD |
2,237,440 |
|
USD |
55.00 |
|
08/19/22 |
|
|
294,500 |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. |
|
118 |
|
USD |
694,784 |
|
USD |
60.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
114,224 |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. |
|
250 |
|
USD |
1,472,000 |
|
USD |
72.50 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
152,500 |
VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF |
|
1,950 |
|
USD |
5,339,100 |
|
USD |
35.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
161,850 |
Victoria Gold Corp. |
|
1,350 |
|
CAD |
1,348,650 |
|
CAD |
20.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
13,634 |
Victoria Gold Corp. |
|
1,350 |
|
CAD |
1,348,650 |
|
CAD |
17.50 |
|
02/17/23 |
|
|
24,122 |
Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. |
|
2,180 |
|
CAD |
2,430,700 |
|
CAD |
15.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
45,727 |
Yamana Gold Inc. |
|
5,000 |
|
USD |
2,325,000 |
|
USD |
6.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
142,500 |
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED CALL OPTIONS WRITTEN |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2,142,865 |
Exchange Traded Put Options Written —
(0.5)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF |
|
1,000 |
|
USD |
7,151,000 |
|
USD |
65.00 |
|
10/21/22 |
|
$ |
394,000 |
Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF |
|
885 |
|
USD |
6,328,635 |
|
USD |
66.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
557,550 |
NextEra Energy Partners LP |
|
250 |
|
USD |
1,854,000 |
|
USD |
65.00 |
|
07/15/22 |
|
|
10,000 |
NextEra Energy Partners LP |
|
250 |
|
USD |
1,854,000 |
|
USD |
70.00 |
|
10/21/22 |
|
|
97,500 |
NextEra Energy Partners LP |
|
250 |
|
USD |
1,854,000 |
|
USD |
65.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
64,375 |
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust |
|
65 |
|
USD |
2,452,125 |
|
USD |
385.00 |
|
10/21/22 |
|
|
155,090 |
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust |
|
67 |
|
USD |
2,527,575 |
|
USD |
360.00 |
|
11/18/22 |
|
|
109,545 |
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust |
|
70 |
|
USD |
2,640,750 |
|
USD |
375.00 |
|
11/18/22 |
|
|
153,230 |
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust |
|
60 |
|
USD |
2,263,500 |
|
USD |
410.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
252,000 |
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust |
|
65 |
|
USD |
2,452,125 |
|
USD |
380.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
180,700 |
Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund |
|
800 |
|
USD |
5,610,400 |
|
USD |
62.00 |
|
09/16/22 |
|
|
48,000 |
See
accompanying notes to financial statements.
GAMCO
Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust
Schedule
of Investments (Continued) — June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)
|
|
Number
of |
|
Notional |
|
Exercise |
|
Expiration |
|
Market |
Description |
|
Contracts |
|
Amount |
|
Price |
|
Date |
|
Value |
Utilities Select Sector SPDR
Fund |
|
400
|
|
USD |
2,805,200 |
|
USD |
68.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
$ |
122,400 |
Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund |
|
300 |
|
USD |
2,103,900 |
|
USD |
72.00 |
|
12/16/22 |
|
|
142,800 |
VanEck Agribusiness ETF |
|
330 |
|
USD |
2,853,840 |
|
USD |
83.00 |
|
08/19/22 |
|
|
85,800 |
VanEck Agribusiness ETF |
|
380 |
|
USD |
3,286,240 |
|
USD |
98.00 |
|
11/18/22 |
|
|
482,600 |
VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF |
|
2,000 |
|
USD |
5,476,000 |
|
USD |
28.00 |
|
01/20/23 |
|
|
670,000 |
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
3,525,590 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL OPTIONS WRITTEN |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
24,110,077 |
See
accompanying notes to financial statements.
GAMCO
Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust
Statement
of Assets and Liabilities
June
30, 2022 (Unaudited)
Assets: | |
| |
Investments
in securities, at value (cost $778,394,351) | |
$ | 651,640,743 | |
Cash | |
| 878,900 | |
Foreign currency, at
value (cost $31,114) | |
| 31,125 | |
Deposit at brokers | |
| 9,668,262 | |
Receivable for investments
in securities sold | |
| 2,238,053 | |
Dividends and interest
receivable | |
| 409,325 | |
Deferred offering expense | |
| 153,244 | |
Prepaid expenses | |
| 6,881 | |
Total
Assets | |
| 665,026,533 | |
Liabilities: | |
| | |
Options written, at value
(premiums received $36,805,608) | |
| 24,110,077 | |
Distributions payable | |
| 60,068 | |
Payable for investment
securities purchased | |
| 1,545,352 | |
Payable for investment
advisory fees | |
| 561,752 | |
Payable for payroll expenses | |
| 118,088 | |
Payable for accounting
fees | |
| 7,500 | |
Other accrued expenses | |
| 245,529 | |
Total
Liabilities | |
| 26,648,366 | |
Cumulative Preferred
Shares $0.001 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized: | |
| | |
Series B Preferred Shares
(5.000%, $25 liquidation value, 3,459,899 shares issued and outstanding) | |
| 86,497,475 | |
| |
| | |
Net
Assets Attributable to Common Shareholders | |
$ | 551,880,692 | |
| |
| | |
Net
Assets Attributable to Common Shareholders Consist of: | |
| | |
Paid-in capital | |
$ | 1,164,850,426 | |
Total accumulated loss | |
| (612,969,734 | ) |
Net
Assets | |
$ | 551,880,692 | |
| |
| | |
Net Asset Value per
Common Share: | |
| | |
($ 551,880,692 ÷ 154,158,319 shares outstanding
at $0.001 par value; unlimited number of shares authorized) | |
$ | 3.58 | |
Statement
of Operations
For
the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)
Investment
Income: | |
| | |
Dividends
(net of foreign withholding taxes of $325,487) | |
$ | 7,348,733 | |
Non-cash dividends | |
| 1,945,886 | |
Interest | |
| 448,087 | |
Total
Investment Income | |
| 9,742,706 | |
Expenses: | |
| | |
Investment advisory fees | |
| 3,517,130 | |
Shareholder communications
expenses | |
| 155,917 | |
Trustees’ fees | |
| 126,301 | |
Payroll expenses | |
| 118,374 | |
Legal and audit fees | |
| 81,994 | |
Custodian fees | |
| 25,822 | |
Accounting fees | |
| 22,500 | |
Shareholder services
fees | |
| 19,645 | |
Dividend expense on securities
sold short | |
| 18,292 | |
Service fees for securities
sold short (See Note 2) | |
| 4,806 | |
Interest expense | |
| 1,683 | |
Miscellaneous expenses | |
| 63,409 | |
Total
Expenses | |
| 4,155,873 | |
Less: | |
| | |
Expenses paid indirectly
by broker (See Note 5) | |
| (3,610 | ) |
Net
Expenses | |
| 4,152,263 | |
Net
Investment Income | |
| 5,590,443 | |
Net
Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments in Securities, Securities Sold Short, Written
Options, and Foreign Currency: | |
| | |
Net realized loss on
investments in securities | |
| (40,430,834 | ) |
Net realized loss on
securities sold short | |
| (1,426,869 | ) |
Net realized gain on
written options | |
| 4,891,020 | |
Net realized gain on
foreign currency transactions | |
| 128,255 | |
| |
| | |
Net realized loss on
investments in securities, securities sold short, written options, and foreign currency transactions | |
| (36,838,428 | ) |
Net change in unrealized
appreciation/depreciation: | |
| | |
on investments in securities | |
| (3,917,250 | ) |
on written options | |
| 14,204,663 | |
on foreign currency translations | |
| (524 | ) |
| |
| | |
Net change in unrealized
appreciation/depreciation on investments in securities, written options, and foreign currency translations | |
| 10,286,889 | |
Net
Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments in Securities, Securities Sold Short, Written Options, and Foreign Currency | |
| (26,551,539 | ) |
Net
Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | |
| (20,961,096 | ) |
Total Distributions to
Preferred Shareholders | |
| (2,162,437 | ) |
Net
Decrease in Net Assets Attributable to Common Shareholders Resulting from Operations | |
$ | (23,123,533 | ) |
See
accompanying notes to financial statements.
GAMCO
Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust
Statement
of Changes in Net Assets Attributable to Common Shareholders
| |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) | | |
Year Ended December 31, 2021 | |
Operations: | |
| | | |
| | |
Net investment income | |
$ | 5,590,443 | | |
$ | 12,761,152 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments in securities, securities sold short, written options, and foreign currency transactions | |
| (36,838,428 | ) | |
| 21,512,972 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments in securities, written options, and foreign currency translations | |
| 10,286,889 | | |
| 8,685,871 | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | |
| (20,961,096 | ) | |
| 42,959,995 | |
Distributions to Preferred Shareholders from Accumulated Earnings | |
| (2,162,437 | )* | |
| (4,324,874 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Attributable to Common Shareholders Resulting from Operations | |
| (23,123,533 | ) | |
| 38,635,121 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Distributions to Common Shareholders: | |
| | | |
| | |
Accumulated earnings | |
| (5,549,699 | )* | |
| (7,893,100 | ) |
Return of capital | |
| (22,198,798 | )* | |
| (47,664,520 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Total Distributions to Common Shareholders | |
| (27,748,497 | ) | |
| (55,557,620 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Fund Share Transactions: | |
| | | |
| | |
Increase in net assets from common shares issued upon reinvestment of distributions | |
| — | | |
| 697,370 | |
Decrease in net assets from repurchase of common shares | |
| — | | |
| (7,496,031 | ) |
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Fund Share Transactions | |
| — | | |
| (6,798,661 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Attributable to Common Shareholders | |
| (50,872,030 | ) | |
| (23,721,160 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Net Assets Attributable to Common Shareholders: | |
| | | |
| | |
Beginning of year | |
| 602,752,722 | | |
| 626,473,882 | |
End of period | |
$ | 551,880,692 | | |
$ | 602,752,722 | |
| * | Based
on year to date book income. Amounts are subject to change and recharacterization at year end. |
See
accompanying notes to financial statements.
GAMCO
Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust
Financial
Highlights
Selected
data for a common share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period:
| |
Six Months Ended June
30, 2022 | | |
Year Ended December
31, | |
| |
(Unaudited) | | |
2021 | | |
2020 | | |
2019 | | |
2018 | | |
2017 | |
Operating
Performance: | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
Net
asset value, beginning of year | |
$ | 3.91 | | |
$ | 4.01 | | |
$ | 4.31 | | |
$ | 4.17 | | |
$ | 5.46 | | |
$ | 5.68 | |
Net investment income | |
| 0.05 | | |
| 0.08 | | |
| 0.04 | | |
| 0.02 | | |
| 0.07 | | |
| 0.06 | |
Net
realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments, securities sold short, written options, and foreign currency transactions | |
| (0.19 | ) | |
| 0.20 | | |
| 0.13 | | |
| 0.74 | | |
| (0.73 | ) | |
| 0.35 | |
Total
from investment operations | |
| (0.14 | ) | |
| 0.28 | | |
| 0.17 | | |
| 0.76 | | |
| (0.66 | ) | |
| 0.41 | |
Distributions
to Preferred Shareholders: (a) | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Net
investment income | |
| (0.01 | )* | |
| (0.03 | ) | |
| (0.03 | ) | |
| (0.03 | ) | |
| (0.03 | ) | |
| (0.03 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Total
distributions to preferred shareholders | |
| (0.01 | ) | |
| (0.03 | ) | |
| (0.03 | ) | |
| (0.03 | ) | |
| (0.03 | ) | |
| (0.03 | ) |
Net
Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Attributable
to Common Shareholders Resulting from Operations | |
| (0.15 | ) | |
| 0.25 | | |
| 0.14 | | |
| 0.73 | | |
| (0.69 | ) | |
| 0.38 | |
Distributions
to Common Shareholders: | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Net investment income | |
| (0.04 | )* | |
| (0.05 | ) | |
| (0.03 | ) | |
| (0.00 | )(b) | |
| (0.03 | ) | |
| (0.05 | ) |
Return of capital | |
| (0.14 | )* | |
| (0.31 | ) | |
| (0.45 | ) | |
| (0.60 | ) | |
| (0.57 | ) | |
| (0.55 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Total
distributions to common shareholders | |
| (0.18 | ) | |
| (0.36 | ) | |
| (0.48 | ) | |
| (0.60 | ) | |
| (0.60 | ) | |
| (0.60 | ) |
Fund Share Transactions: | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Increase in net asset
value from common share transactions | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| 0.01 | | |
| 0.01 | | |
| 0.00 | (b) | |
| 0.00 | (b) |
Increase in net asset
value from common shares issued upon reinvestment of distributions | |
| — | | |
| 0.00 | (b) | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| — | |
Increase in net asset
value from repurchase of common shares | |
| — | | |
| 0.01 | | |
| 0.03 | | |
| 0.00 | (b) | |
| — | | |
| — | |
Increase
in net asset value from repurchase of preferred shares and transaction fees | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| 0.00 | (b) | |
| 0.00 | (b) | |
| 0.00 | (b) | |
| 0.00 | (b) |
Total Fund share transactions | |
| — | | |
| 0.01 | | |
| 0.04 | | |
| 0.01 | | |
| 0.00 | (b) | |
| 0.00 | (b) |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Net
Asset Value Attributable to Common Shareholders, End of Period | |
$ | 3.58 | | |
$ | 3.91 | | |
$ | 4.01 | | |
$ | 4.31 | | |
$ | 4.17 | | |
$ | 5.46 | |
NAV total return † | |
| (4.24 | )% | |
| 6.69 | % | |
| 5.58 | % | |
| 18.82 | % | |
| (13.54 | )% | |
| 7.05 | % |
Market value, end of period | |
$ | 3.60 | | |
$ | 3.75 | | |
$ | 3.51 | | |
$ | 4.40 | | |
$ | 3.70 | | |
$ | 5.21 | |
Investment total return
†† | |
| 0.57 | % | |
| 17.51 | % | |
| (8.68 | )% | |
| 36.72 | % | |
| (19.44 | )% | |
| 9.61 | % |
Ratios
to Average Net Assets and | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Supplemental
Data: | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Net assets including liquidation
value of preferred shares, end of period (in 000’s) | |
$ | 638,378 | | |
$ | 689,250 | | |
$ | 712,971 | | |
$ | 759,110 | | |
$ | 655,478 | | |
$ | 828,655 | |
Net assets attributable
to common shares, end of period (in 000’s) | |
$ | 551,881 | | |
$ | 602,753 | | |
$ | 626,474 | | |
$ | 672,464 | | |
$ | 568,366 | | |
$ | 740,746 | |
Ratio of net investment
income to average net assets attributable to common shares | |
| 2.44 | %(c)(d) | |
| 2.09 | % | |
| 1.08 | % | |
| 0.46 | % | |
| 1.38 | % | |
| 1.13 | % |
Ratio of operating
expenses to average net assets attributable to common shares (e)(f) (g) | |
| 1.35 | %(c) | |
| 1.40 | % | |
| 1.42 | % | |
| 1.37 | % | |
| 1.35 | % | |
| 1.31 | % |
Portfolio turnover
rate | |
| 89 | % | |
| 96 | % | |
| 89 | % | |
| 93 | % | |
| 146 | % | |
| 215 | % |
See
accompanying notes to financial statements.
GAMCO
Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust
Financial
Highlights (Continued)
Selected
data for a common share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period:
| |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
| |
Six Months Ended June 30,
2022 | | |
Year Ended December
31, | |
| |
(Unaudited) | | |
2021 | | |
2020 | | |
2019 | | |
2018 | | |
2017 | |
Cumulative Preferred Shares: | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
5.000% Series B Preferred | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Liquidation value, end of period (in 000’s) | |
$ | 86,497 | | |
$ | 86,497 | | |
$ | 86,497 | | |
$ | 86,646 | | |
$ | 87,112 | | |
$ | 87,909 | |
Total shares outstanding (in 000’s) | |
| 3,460 | | |
| 3,460 | | |
| 3,460 | | |
| 3,466 | | |
| 3,484 | | |
| 3,516 | |
Liquidation preference per share | |
$ | 25.00 | | |
$ | 25.00 | | |
$ | 25.00 | | |
$ | 25.00 | | |
$ | 25.00 | | |
$ | 25.00 | |
Average market value (h) | |
$ | 24.12 | | |
$ | 25.45 | | |
$ | 25.13 | | |
$ | 24.12 | | |
$ | 23.06 | | |
$ | 24.13 | |
Asset coverage per share | |
$ | 185 | | |
$ | 199 | | |
$ | 206 | | |
$ | 219 | | |
$ | 188 | | |
$ | 236 | |
Asset
Coverage | |
| 738 | % | |
| 797 | % | |
| 824 | % | |
| 876 | % | |
| 752 | % | |
| 943 | % |
† | Based
on net asset value per share, adjusted for reinvestment of distributions at the net asset
value per share on the ex-dividend dates. Total return for a period of less than one
year is not annualized. |
†† | Based
on market value per share, adjusted for reinvestment of distributions at prices obtained
under the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan. Total return for a period of less
than one year is not annualized. |
* | Based
on year to date book income. Amounts are subject to change and recharacterization at year end. |
(a) | Calculated
based on average common shares outstanding on the record dates throughout the periods. |
(b) | Amount
represents less than $0.005 per share. |
(d) | Includes
income resulting from special dividends. Without these dividends, the per share income
amount would have been 0.04, and the net investment income ratio would have been 1.81%. |
(e) | The
Fund received credits from a designated broker who agreed to pay certain Fund operating
expenses. For all years presented, there was no impact on the expense ratios. |
(f) | Ratio
of operating expenses to average net assets including liquidation value of preferred
shares for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and the years ended December 31, 2021,
2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017 would have been 1.18%, 1.22%, 1.25%, 1.20%, 1.19%, and 1.17%,
respectively. |
(g) | The
Fund incurred dividend expense and service fees on securities sold short. If these expenses
had not been incurred, the expense ratios for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and
the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017 would have been 1.34%,
1.39%, 1.34%, 1.33%, 1.33%, and 1.30% attributable to common shares, respectively, and
1.17%, 1.21%, 1.18%, 1.17%, 1.17%, and 1.16% including liquidation value of preferred
shares. |
(h) | Based
on weekly prices. |
See
accompanying notes to financial statements.
GAMCO
Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust
Notes
to Financial Statements (Unaudited)
1.
Organization. GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust (the Fund) was organized on January 4, 2005 as a Delaware
statutory trust. The Fund is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company
Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). The Fund commenced investment operations on March 31, 2005.
The
Fund’s primary investment objective is to provide a high level of current income. The Fund’s secondary
investment objective is to seek capital appreciation consistent with the Fund’s strategy and its primary objective. The
Fund will attempt to achieve its objectives, under normal market conditions, by investing 80% of its assets in equity
securities of companies principally engaged in the gold and natural resources industries. As part of its investment strategy,
the Fund intends to earn income through an option strategy of writing (selling) covered call options on equity securities in
its portfolio. The Fund anticipates that it will invest at least 25% of its assets in the equity securities of companies
principally engaged in the exploration, mining, fabrication, processing, distribution, or trading of gold, or the financing,
managing and controlling, or operating of companies engaged in “gold related” activities (Gold Companies). In
addition, the Fund anticipates that it will invest at least 25% of its assets in the equity securities of companies
principally engaged in the exploration, production, or distribution of natural resources, such as gas and oil, paper, food
and agriculture, forestry products, metals, and minerals as well as related transportation companies and equipment
manufacturers (Natural Resources Companies). The Fund may invest in the securities of companies located anywhere in the
world. The Fund may invest a high percentage of its assets in specific sectors of the market in order to achieve a
potentially greater investment return. As a result, the Fund may be more susceptible to economic, political, and
regulatory developments in a particular sector of the market, positive or negative, and may experience increased volatility
to the Fund’s NAV and a magnified effect in its total return.
2.
Significant Accounting Policies. As an investment company, the Fund follows the investment company accounting and reporting
guidance, which is part of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) that may require the use of management estimates
and assumptions in the preparation of its financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following
is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
The
global outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease, known as COVID-19, has caused adverse effects on many companies, sectors, nations,
regions, and the markets in general, and may continue for an unpredictable duration. The effects of this pandemic may materially
impact the value and performance of the Fund, its ability to buy and sell fund investments at appropriate valuations, and its
ability to achieve its investment objectives.
Security
Valuation. Portfolio securities listed or traded on a nationally recognized securities exchange or traded in the
U.S. over-the-counter market for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the last quoted sale price or a
market’s official closing price as of the close of business on the day the securities are being valued. If there were
no sales that day, the security is valued at the average of the closing bid and asked prices or, if there were no asked
prices quoted on that day, then the security is valued at the closing bid price on that day. If no bid or asked prices are
quoted on such day, the security is valued at the most recently available price or, if the Board of Trustees (the Board) so
determines, by such other method as the Board shall determine in good faith to reflect its fair market value. Portfolio
securities traded on more than one national securities exchange or market are valued according to the broadest and most
representative market, as determined by Gabelli Funds, LLC (the Adviser).
GAMCO
Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust
Notes
to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
Portfolio
securities primarily traded on a foreign market are generally valued at the preceding closing values of such securities on the
relevant market, but may be fair valued pursuant to procedures established by the Board if market conditions change significantly
after the close of the foreign market, but prior to the close of business on the day the securities are being valued. Debt obligations
for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the average of the latest bid and asked prices. If there were
no asked prices quoted on such day, the securities are valued using the closing bid price, unless the Board determines such amount
does not reflect the securities’ fair value, in which case these securities will be fair valued as determined by the Board.
Certain securities are valued principally using dealer quotations. Futures contracts are valued at the closing settlement price
of the exchange or board of trade on which the applicable contract is traded. OTC futures and options on futures for which market
quotations are readily available will be valued by quotations received from a pricing service or, if no quotations are available
from a pricing service, by quotations obtained from one or more dealers in the instrument in question by the Adviser.
Securities
and assets for which market quotations are not readily available are fair valued as determined by the Board. Fair
valuation methodologies and procedures may include, but are not limited to: analysis and review of available financial and
non-financial information about the company; comparisons with the valuation and changes in valuation of similar securities,
including a comparison of foreign securities with the equivalent U.S. dollar value American Depositary Receipt securities at
the close of the U.S. exchange; and evaluation of any other information that could be indicative of the value of the
security.
The
inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as
described in the hierarchy below:
| ● | Level
1 — quoted prices in active markets for identical securities; |
| ● | Level
2 — other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities,
interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and |
| ● | Level
3 — significant unobservable inputs (including the Board’s determinations
as to the fair value of investments). |
A
financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both individually
and in the aggregate that is significant to the fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities
are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
GAMCO
Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust
Notes
to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
The
summary of the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments by inputs used to value the Fund’s
investments as of June 30, 2022 is as follows:
| |
Valuation Inputs | |
| |
| |
Level 1 Quoted Prices | |
Level 2 Other Significant Observable Inputs | |
Total Market Value at 06/30/22 | |
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES: | |
| | |
| | |
| |
ASSETS (Market Value): | |
| | |
| | |
| |
Common Stocks (a) | |
$ | 482,985,852 | | |
| — | | |
$ | 482,985,852 | |
Convertible Corporate Bonds (a) | |
| — | | |
$ | 2,822,871 | | |
| 2,822,871 | |
Corporate Bonds (a) | |
| — | | |
| 1,337,180 | | |
| 1,337,180 | |
U.S. Government Obligations | |
| — | | |
| 164,494,840 | | |
| 164,494,840 | |
TOTAL
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES – ASSETS | |
$ | 482,985,852 | | |
$ | 168,654,891 | | |
$ | 651,640,743 | |
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES: | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
LIABILITIES (Market Value): | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Equity Contracts | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Call Options Written | |
$ | (2,056,319 | ) | |
$ | (16,210,098 | ) | |
$ | (18,266,417 | ) |
Put Options Written | |
| (2,662,915 | ) | |
| (3,180,745 | ) | |
| (5,843,660 | ) |
TOTAL
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES – LIABILITIES | |
$ | (4,719,234 | ) | |
$ | (19,390,843 | ) | |
$ | (24,110,077 | ) |
| (a) | Please
refer to the Schedule of Investments (SOI) for the industry classifications of these
portfolio holdings. |
There
were no level 3 investments held at June 30, 2022 or December 31, 2021.
Additional
Information to Evaluate Qualitative Information.
General.
The Fund uses recognized industry pricing services – approved by the Board and unaffiliated with the Adviser –
to value most of its securities, and uses broker quotes provided by market makers of securities not valued by these and other
recognized pricing sources. Several different pricing feeds are received to value domestic equity securities, international equity
securities, preferred equity securities, and fixed income securities. The data within these feeds are ultimately sourced from
major stock exchanges and trading systems where these securities trade. The prices supplied by external sources are checked by
obtaining quotations or actual transaction prices from market participants. If a price obtained from the pricing source is deemed
unreliable, prices will be sought from another pricing service or from a broker/dealer that trades that security or similar securities.
Fair
Valuation. Fair valued securities may be common or preferred equities, warrants, options, rights, or fixed income obligations.
Where appropriate, Level 3 securities are those for which market quotations are not available, such as securities not traded for
several days, or for which current bids are not available, or which are restricted as to transfer. When fair valuing a security,
factors to consider include recent prices of comparable securities that are publicly traded, reliable prices of securities not
publicly traded, the use of valuation models, current analyst reports, valuing the income or cash flow of the issuer, or cost
if the preceding factors do not apply. A significant change in the unobservable inputs could result in a lower or higher value
in Level 3 securities. The circumstances of Level 3 securities are frequently monitored to determine if fair valuation measures
continue to apply.
GAMCO
Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust
Notes
to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
The
Adviser reports quarterly to the Board the results of the application of fair valuation policies and procedures. These may include
backtesting the prices realized in subsequent trades of these fair valued securities to fair values previously recognized.
Derivative
Financial Instruments. The Fund may engage in various portfolio investment strategies by investing in derivative financial
instruments for the purposes of increasing the income of the Fund, hedging against changes in the value of its portfolio securities
and in the value of securities it intends to purchase, or hedging against a specific transaction with respect to either the currency
in which the transaction is denominated or another currency. Investing in certain derivative financial instruments, including
participation in the options, futures, or swap markets, entails certain execution, liquidity, hedging, tax, and securities, interest,
credit, or currency market risks. Losses may arise if the Adviser’s prediction of movements in the direction of the securities,
foreign currency, and interest rate markets is inaccurate. Losses may also arise if the counterparty does not perform its duties
under a contract, or, in the event of default, the Fund may be delayed in or prevented from obtaining payments or other contractual
remedies owed to it under derivative contracts. The creditworthiness of the counterparties is closely monitored in order to minimize
these risks. Participation in derivative transactions involves investment risks, transaction costs, and potential losses to which
the Fund would not be subject absent the use of these strategies. The consequences of these risks, transaction costs, and losses
may have a negative impact on the Fund’s ability to pay distributions.
Collateral
requirements differ by type of derivative. Collateral requirements are set by the broker or exchange clearing house for exchange
traded derivatives, while collateral terms are contract specific for derivatives traded over-the-counter. Securities pledged to
cover obligations of the Fund under derivative contracts are noted in the Schedule of Investments. Cash collateral, if any, pledged
for the same purpose will be reported separately in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The
Fund’s policy with respect to offsetting is that, absent an event of default by the counterparty or a termination of the
agreement, the master agreement does not result in an offset of reported amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities
in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities across transactions between the Fund and the applicable counterparty. The enforceability
of the right to offset may vary by jurisdiction.
The
Fund’s derivative contracts held at June 30, 2022, if any, are not accounted for as hedging instruments under GAAP and are
disclosed in the Schedule of Investments together with the related counterparty.
Options.
The Fund may purchase or write call or put options on securities or indices for the purpose of increasing the income of
the Fund. As a writer of put options, the Fund receives a premium at the outset and then bears the risk of unfavorable changes
in the price of the financial instrument underlying the option. The Fund would incur a loss if the price of the underlying financial
instrument decreases between the date the option is written and the date on which the option is terminated. The Fund would realize
a gain, to the extent of the premium, if the price of the financial instrument increases between those dates.
As
a purchaser of put options, the Fund pays a premium for the right to sell to the seller of the put option the underlying security
at a specified price. The seller of the put has the obligation to purchase the underlying security upon exercise at the exercise
price. If the price of the underlying security declines, the Fund would realize a gain upon sale or exercise. If the price of
the underlying security increases or stays the same, the Fund would realize a loss upon sale or at the expiration date, but only
to the extent of the premium paid.
GAMCO
Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust
Notes
to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
If
a written call option is exercised, the premium is added to the proceeds from the sale of the underlying security in determining
whether there has been a realized gain or loss. If a written put option is exercised, the premium reduces the cost basis of the
security. In the case of call options, the exercise prices are referred to as “in-the-money,” “at-the-money,”
and “out-of-the-money,” respectively. The Fund may write (a) in-the-money call options when the Adviser expects that
the price of the underlying security will remain stable or decline during the option period, (b) at-the-money call options when
the Adviser expects that the price of the underlying security will remain stable, decline, or advance moderately during the option
period, and (c) out-of-the-money call options when the Adviser expects that the premiums received from writing the call option
will be greater than the appreciation in the price of the underlying security above the exercise price. By writing a call option,
the Fund limits its opportunity to profit from any increase in the market value of the underlying security above the exercise
price of the option. Out-of-the-money, at-the-money, and in-the-money put options (the reverse of call options as to the relation
of exercise price to market price) may be utilized in the same market environments that such call options are used in equivalent
transactions. Option positions at June 30, 2022 are reflected within the Schedule of Investments.
The
Fund’s volume of activity in equity options contracts during the six months ended June 30, 2022 had an average monthly market
value of approximately $38,388,794.
At
June 30, 2022, the Fund’s derivative liabilities (by type) are as follows:
| |
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities Presented in the Statement
of Assets and Liabilities | | |
Gross Amounts Available for Offset in the Statement of Assets
and Liabilities | | |
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Assets and
Liabilities | |
Liabilities | |
| | |
| | |
| |
OTC Equity Written Options | |
| $18,441,622 | | |
| — | | |
| $18,441,622 | |
The
following table presents the Fund’s derivative liabilities by counterparty net of the related collateral segregated by the
Fund for the benefit of the counterparty as of June 30, 2022:
| |
Net Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
| |
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Securities Pledged as Collateral | |
Cash Collateral Pledged | |
Net Amount |
Counterparty | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
Pershing LLC | |
$ | 18,319,248 | | |
$ | (18,319,248 | ) | |
| — | | |
| — | |
Morgan Stanley | |
| 122,374 | | |
| (122,374 | ) | |
| — | | |
| — | |
Total | |
$ | 18,441,622 | | |
$ | (18,441,622 | ) | |
| — | | |
| — | |
As
of June 30, 2022 the value of equity options written can be found in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, under
Liabilities, Options written, at value. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the effect of equity options written can be
found in the Statement of Operations under Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/Loss) on Investments, Securities Sold
Short, Written Options, and Foreign Currency, within Net realized gain or (loss) on written options, and Net change in
unrealized appreciation/depreciation on written options.
Limitations
on the Purchase and Sale of Futures Contracts, Certain Options, and Swaps. Subject to the guidelines of the Board, the
Fund may engage in “commodity interest” transactions (generally, transactions in
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to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
futures,
certain options, certain currency transactions, and certain types of swaps) only for bona fide hedging or other permissible
transactions in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Pursuant to
amendments by the CFTC to Rule 4.5 under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), the Adviser has filed a notice of exemption
from registration as a “commodity pool operator” with respect to the Fund. The Fund and the Adviser are therefore
not subject to registration or regulation as a commodity pool operator under the CEA. In addition, certain trading
restrictions are now applicable to the Fund which permit the Fund to engage in commodity interest transactions that include
(i) “bona fide hedging” transactions, as that term is defined and interpreted by the CFTC and its staff, without
regard to the percentage of the Fund’s assets committed to margin and options premiums and (ii) non-bona fide hedging
transactions, provided that the Fund does not enter into such non-bona fide hedging transactions if, immediately thereafter,
either (a) the sum of the amount of initial margin deposits on the Fund’s existing futures positions or swaps positions
and option or swaption premiums would exceed 5% of the market value of the Fund’s liquidating value, after taking into
account unrealized profits and unrealized losses on any such transactions, or (b) the aggregate net notional value of the
Fund’s commodity interest transactions would not exceed 100% of the market value of the Fund’s liquidating value,
after taking into account unrealized profits and unrealized losses on any such transactions. Therefore, in order to claim the
Rule 4.5 exemption, the Fund is limited in its ability to invest in commodity futures, options, and certain types of swaps
(including securities futures, broad based stock index futures, and financial futures contracts). As a result, in the future
the Fund will be more limited in its ability to use these instruments than in the past, and these limitations may have a
negative impact on the ability of the Adviser to manage the Fund, and on the Fund’s performance.
Securities
Sold Short. The Fund may enter into short sale transactions. Short selling involves selling securities that may or may
not be owned and, at times, borrowing the same securities for delivery to the purchaser, with an obligation to replace such borrowed
securities at a later date. The proceeds received from short sales are recorded as liabilities and the Fund records an unrealized
gain or loss to the extent of the difference between the proceeds received and the value of an open short position on the day
of determination. The Fund records a realized gain or loss when the short position is closed out. By entering into a short sale,
the Fund bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security sold short. Dividends on short sales are
recorded as an expense by the Fund on the ex-dividend date and interest expense is recorded on the accrual basis. The broker retains
collateral for the value of the open positions, which is adjusted periodically as the value of the position fluctuates. For the
six months ended June 30, 2022, the Fund incurred $4,806 in service fees related to its investment positions sold short and held
by the broker. These amounts are included in the Statement of Operations under Expenses, Service fees for securities sold short.
Investments
in Other Investment Companies. The Fund may invest, from time to time, in shares of other investment companies (or
entities that would be considered investment companies but are excluded from the definition pursuant to certain exceptions
under the 1940 Act) (the Acquired Funds) in accordance with the 1940 Act and related rules. Shareholders in the Fund
would bear the pro rata portion of the periodic expenses of the Acquired Funds in addition to the Fund’s expenses. For
the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Fund’s pro rata portion of the periodic expenses charged by the Acquired Funds
was less than one basis point.
Foreign
Currency Translations. The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies,
investments, and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at current exchange rates. Purchases and sales
of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated at the exchange rate prevailing on the respective dates
of such transactions. Unrealized gains and losses that result from changes
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in
foreign exchange rates and/or changes in market prices of securities have been included in unrealized appreciation/depreciation
on investments and foreign currency translations. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses resulting from changes in exchange
rates include foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on investment securities transactions,
foreign currency transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest and dividends recorded on the books of the Fund
and the amounts actually received. The portion of foreign currency gains and losses related to fluctuation in exchange rates between
the initial purchase trade date and subsequent sale trade date is included in realized gain/(loss) on investments.
Foreign
Securities. The Fund may directly purchase securities of foreign issuers. Investing in securities of foreign issuers involves
special risks not typically associated with investing in securities of U.S. issuers. The risks include possible revaluation of
currencies, the inability to repatriate funds, less complete financial information about companies, and possible future adverse
political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of many foreign issuers and their markets may be less liquid and their
prices more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. issuers.
Foreign
Taxes. The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments, or currency repatriation, a portion of
which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries as applicable, based upon its current interpretation
of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.
Restricted
Securities. The Fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in securities for which the markets are restricted. Restricted
securities include securities whose disposition is subject to substantial legal or contractual restrictions. The sale of restricted
securities often requires more time and results in higher brokerage charges or dealer discounts and other selling expenses than
the sale of securities eligible for trading on national securities exchanges or in the over-the-counter markets. Restricted securities
may sell at a price lower than similar securities that are not subject to restrictions on resale. Securities freely saleable among
qualified institutional investors under special rules adopted by the SEC may be treated as liquid if they satisfy liquidity standards
established by the Board. The continued liquidity of such securities is not as well assured as that of publicly traded securities,
and, accordingly, the Board will monitor their liquidity. At June 30, 2022, the Fund held no restricted securities.
Securities
Transactions and Investment Income. Securities transactions are accounted for on the trade date with realized
gain/(loss) on investments determined by using the identified cost method. Interest income (including amortization of
premium and accretion of discount) is recorded on an accrual basis. Premiums and discounts on debt securities are amortized
using the effective yield to maturity method or amortized to earliest call date, if applicable. Dividend income is recorded
on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities that are recorded as soon after the ex-dividend
date as the Fund becomes aware of such dividends.
Custodian
Fee Credits and Interest Expense. When cash balances are maintained in the custody account, the Fund receives credits
which are used to offset custodian fees. The gross expenses paid under the custody arrangement are included in custodian fees
in the Statement of Operations with the corresponding expense offset, if any, shown as “Custodian fee credits.” When
cash balances are overdrawn, the Fund is charged an overdraft fee of 110% of the 90 day U.S. Treasury Bill rate on outstanding
balances. This amount, if any, would be included in the Statement of Operations.
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to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
Distributions
to Shareholders. Distributions to common shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders
are based on income and capital gains as determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from income
and capital gains as determined under GAAP. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments of income and gains on
various investment securities and foreign currency transactions held by the Fund, timing differences, and differing characterizations
of distributions made by the Fund. These book/tax differences are either temporary or permanent in nature. To the extent these
differences are permanent, adjustments are made to the appropriate capital accounts in the period when the differences arise.
These reclassifications have no impact on the NAV of the Fund.
The
Fund declares and pays monthly distributions from net investment income, capital gains, and paid-in capital. The actual source
of the distribution is determined after the end of the year. Distributions during the year may be made in excess of required distributions.
Distributions sourced from paid-in capital should not be considered as dividend yield or the total return from an investment in
the Fund. The Board will continue to monitor the Fund’s distribution level, taking into consideration the Fund’s NAV
and the financial market environment. The Fund’s distribution policy is subject to modification by the Board at any time.
Distributions
to shareholders of the Fund’s 5.000% Series B Cumulative Preferred Shares (Series B Preferred) are accrued on a daily basis
and are determined as described in Note 5.
The
tax character of distributions paid during the year ended December 31, 2021 was as follows:
| |
Common | | |
Preferred | |
Distributions paid from: | |
| | | |
| | |
Ordinary income | |
$ | 7,893,100 | | |
$ | 4,324,874 | |
Return of capital | |
| 47,664,520 | | |
| — | |
Total distributions paid | |
$ | 55,557,620 | | |
$ | 4,324,874 | |
Provision
for Income Taxes. The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code). It is the policy of the Fund to comply with the requirements of the Code
applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its net investment company taxable income
and net capital gains. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is required.
At
December 31, 2021, the Fund had net long term capital loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes which are available to
reduce future required distributions of net capital gains to shareholders. The Fund is permitted to carry capital losses forward
for an unlimited period. Capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short term or long term
capital losses.
Long term capital loss carryforward with no expiration | |
$ | (411,190,666 | ) |
The
following summarizes the tax cost of investments and derivatives and the related net unrealized depreciation at June 30, 2022:
| |
Cost/
(Premiums) | |
Gross
Unrealized Appreciation | |
Gross
Unrealized Depreciation | |
Net
Unrealized Depreciation | |
Investments
and other derivative instruments | |
| $800,777,249 | | |
| $15,664,584 | | |
| $(188,911,167) | | |
| $(173,246,583) | |
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to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
The
Fund is required to evaluate tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Fund’s
tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the
applicable tax authority. Income tax and related interest and penalties would be recognized by the Fund as tax expense in the
Statement of Operations if the tax positions were deemed not to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold. During the six
months ended June 30, 2022, the Fund did not incur any income tax, interest, or penalties. As of June 30, 2022, the Adviser
has reviewed all open tax years and concluded that there was no impact to the Fund’s net assets or results of
operations. The Fund’s federal and state tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain open, subject to
examination. On an ongoing basis, the Adviser will monitor the Fund’s tax positions to determine if adjustments to this
conclusion are necessary.
3.
Investment Advisory Agreement and Other Transactions. The Fund has entered into an investment advisory agreement (the
Advisory Agreement) with the Adviser which provides that the Fund will pay the Adviser a fee, computed weekly and paid
monthly, equal on an annual basis to 1.00% of the value of the Fund’s average weekly net assets including the
liquidation value of preferred shares. In accordance with the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser provides a continuous
investment program for the Fund’s portfolio and oversees the administration of all aspects of the Fund’s business
and affairs.
4.
Portfolio Securities. Purchases and sales of securities during the six months ended June 30, 2022, other than short term securities
and U.S. Government obligations, aggregated $526,620,929 and $593,590,864, respectively.
5. Transactions
with Affiliates and Other Arrangements. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Fund received credits from a designated
broker who agreed to pay certain Fund operating expenses. The amount of such expenses paid through this directed brokerage arrangement
during this period was $3,610.
The
cost of calculating the Fund’s NAV per share is a Fund expense pursuant to the Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the
Adviser. Under the sub-administration agreement with Bank of New York Mellon, the fees paid include the cost of calculating the
Fund’s NAV. The Fund reimburses the Adviser for this service. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Fund accrued
$22,500 in accounting fees in the Statement of Operations.
As
per the approval of the Board, the Fund compensates officers of the Fund, who are employed by the Fund and are not employed by
the Adviser (although the officers may receive incentive based variable compensation from affiliates of the Adviser). For the
six months ended June 30, 2022, the Fund accrued $118,374 in payroll expenses in the Statement of Operations.
The
Fund pays retainer and per meeting fees to Trustees not affiliated with the Adviser, plus specified amounts to the Lead Trustee
and Audit Committee Chairman. Trustees are also reimbursed for out of pocket expenses incurred in attending meetings. Trustees
who are directors or employees of the Adviser or an affiliated company receive no compensation or expense reimbursement from the
Fund.
6.
Capital. The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares of beneficial interest (par value $0.001). The
Fund has an effective $500 million shelf registration for the issuance of common or preferred shares. On June 17, 2021 the Fund
filed a prospectus supplement for at-the-market offerings of up to 20 million common shares.
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to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
The
Board has authorized the repurchase of its common shares in the open market when the shares are trading at a discount of 7.5%
or more (or such other percentage as the Board may determine from time to time) from the NAV of the shares. During the six months
ended June 30, 2022 the Fund did not repurchase any common shares; during the year ended December 31, 2021, the Fund repurchased
and retired 2,143,897 of its common shares at an investment of $7,496,031 and an average discount of approximately 11.85% from
its NAV, respectively.
The
Fund did not have any transactions in common shares of beneficial interest for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Transactions
in common shares of beneficial interest for the year ended December 31, 2021, were as follows:
| |
Year
Ended
December
31, 2021
| |
| |
Shares | | |
Amount | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Increase in net assets from common
shares issued upon reinvestment of distributions | |
| 178,184 | | |
$ | 697,370 | |
Decrease in net assets from repurchase of
common shares | |
| (2,143,897 | ) | |
| (7,496,031 | ) |
Net decrease | |
| (1,965,713 | ) | |
$ | (6,798,661 | ) |
The
Fund’s Declaration of Trust, as amended, authorizes the issuance of an unlimited number of $0.001 par value Preferred
Shares. The Series B Preferred are callable at any time at the liquidation value of $25 per share plus accrued and unpaid
dividends. The Board has authorized the repurchase of the Series B Preferred in the open market at prices less than the $25
liquidation value per share. At June 30, 2022, 3,459,899 Series B Preferred were outstanding and accrued dividends
amounted to $60,068.
The
Series B Preferred is senior to the common shares and results in the financial leveraging of the common shares. Such
leveraging tends to magnify both the risks and opportunities to common shareholders. Dividends on the Series B Preferred are
cumulative. The Fund is required by the 1940 Act and by the Statement of Preferences to meet certain asset coverage
tests with respect to the Series B Preferred. If the Fund fails to meet these requirements and does not correct such failure,
the Fund may be required to redeem, in part or in full, the Series B Preferred at the redemption price of $25 per share plus
an amount equal to the accumulated and unpaid dividends whether or not declared on such shares in order to meet the
requirements. Additionally, failure to meet the foregoing asset coverage requirements could restrict the Fund’s ability
to pay dividends to common shareholders and could lead to sales of portfolio securities at inopportune times. The income
received on the Fund’s assets may vary in a manner unrelated to the fixed rate, which could have either a beneficial or
detrimental impact on net investment income and gains available to common shareholders.
The
holders of Preferred Shares generally are entitled to one vote per share held on each matter submitted to a vote of shareholders
of the Fund and will vote together with holders of common shares as a single class. The holders of Preferred Shares voting together
as a single class also have the right currently to elect two Trustees and, under certain circumstances, are entitled to elect
a majority of the Board of Trustees. In addition, the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes entitled to be cast by holders
of all outstanding shares of the Preferred Shares, voting as a single class, will be required to approve any plan of reorganization
adversely.
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Notes
to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
7.
Indemnifications. The Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure
under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Fund has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management
has reviewed the Fund’s existing contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
8.
Subsequent Events. Management has evaluated the impact on the Fund of all subsequent events occurring through the date the
financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in
the financial statements.