# Midas Fund Inc. (MIDSX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: — · Asset class: Commodity
- Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 1995-11-09

The Midas Fund aims to achieve its investment objectives by committing a minimum of 65% of its total assets. This allocation is primarily directed toward two areas: financial instruments like common and preferred stocks, bonds, and convertible securities issued by companies fundamentally involved, either directly or indirectly, in the gold, silver, platinum, other precious metals, or broader natural resources industries (including activities such as mining, processing, manufacturing, distribution, or trade). Additionally, a segment of its holdings consists of physical gold, silver, and plat...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $3.48 |
| Expense Ratio | 3.47% |
| Assets Under Management | $39.2M |
| NAV | $3.48 |
| Holdings Count | — |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | — |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | — /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| 52-Week Range | $2.73 – $4.87 |
| Beta | 0.81 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.0600 /share
- Ex-date: 2011-06-30
- Pay date: 2011-06-30

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does MIDSX invest in?

The Midas Fund aims to achieve its investment objectives by committing a minimum of 65% of its total assets. This allocation is primarily directed toward two areas: financial instruments like common and preferred stocks, bonds, and convertible securities issued by companies fundamentally involved, either directly or indirectly, in the gold, silver, platinum, other precious metals, or broader natural resources industries (including activities such as mining, processing, manufacturing, distribution, or trade). Additionally, a segment of its holdings consists of physical gold, silver, and platinum in the form of bullion and coins. It is important to note that this fund operates as a non-diversified investment vehicle.

### What is the expense ratio of MIDSX?

Midas Fund Inc. (MIDSX) charges an expense ratio of 3.47%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is MIDSX?

Midas Fund Inc. (MIDSX) manages $39.2M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

### Is MIDSX actively managed or an index fund?

MIDSX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

### When was MIDSX launched?

Midas Fund Inc. (MIDSX) launched in November 1995 and is managed by the fund issuer.

### How has MIDSX performed?

MIDSX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.

### Does MIDSX pay a dividend?

Midas Fund Inc. (MIDSX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is —. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does MIDSX pay dividends?

Midas Fund Inc. pays dividends Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is MIDSX's dividend yield?

MIDSX's trailing-twelve-month yield is —, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is MIDSX's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for MIDSX was 2011-06-30. The next ex-date typically follows Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will MIDSX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 3.47% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does MIDSX charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from MIDSX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does MIDSX cost more than a fund like VOO?

MIDSX's strategy (current expense ratio 3.47%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where MIDSX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to MIDSX?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as MIDSX (3.47%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/midsx
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/midsx/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/midsx/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/midsx/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/midsx/peers

Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.