U.S. Global Investors Launches Its Smart Beta 2.0 SEA ETF on the Mexican Stock Exchange, Joining JETS and GOAU

San Antonio, TX, Aug. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (NASDAQ: GROW) (the “Company”), a registered investment advisory firm[1] with expertise in gold mining stocks and the airline industry, today is pleased to announce that its shipping ETF, the U.S. Global Sea to Sky Cargo ETF (NYSE: SEA), is now listed on Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (BMV), also known as the Mexican Stock Exchange.

The ETF becomes the third U.S. Global ETF to be made available to investors in Mexico, joining the U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE: JETS) and U.S. Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF (NYSE: GOAU).   

Expansion into Latin America

The BMV is Latin America’s second-largest stock exchange, with a total market cap of over $530 billion.[2] By listing SEA here, the Company aims to expand its international footprint for investors seeking exposure to the global transportation and logistics sectors.

“We’re proud that SEA will be the first pure-play maritime shipping and air freight ETF on the BMV,” comments Frank Holmes, the Company’s CEO and Chief Investment Officer. “The Mexican government is currently investing billions to improve and modernize its nation’s seaports,[3] with an eye on increasing trade with East Asia.[4] SEA is right at home where global trade is expanding, especially along vital supply chains that connect North America and Asia.”

A Distinct Approach to Global Shipping and Air Freight

Launched in January 2022, SEA seeks to provide investors diversified access to the global shipping and air freight industries. Its index, the U.S. Global Sea to Sky Cargo Index (SEAX), uses a Smart Beta 2.0 strategy to help determine the most efficient marine shipping, air freight and port and harbor companies in the world.

“More than 80% of all goods traded around the world is carried by sea,”[5] adds Mr. Holmes. “From raw materials to finished products, the companies in SEA’s index form the backbone of global commerce. We believe this makes SEA a compelling option for investors looking to gain targeted exposure to supply chain infrastructure.”

We invite investors to learn more about SEA at www.usglobaletfs.com.

About U.S. Global Investors, Inc.
The story of U.S. Global Investors goes back more than 50 years when it began as an investment club. Today, U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (www.usfunds.com) is a registered investment adviser that focuses on niche markets around the world. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, the Company provides investment advisory and other services to U.S. Global Investors Funds and U.S. Global ETFs.

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Please carefully consider a fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. For this and other important information, obtain a statutory and summary prospectus for SEA, JETS and GOAU by clicking here, here and here. Read it carefully before investing.

Foreside Fund Services, LLC, Distributor. U.S. Global Investors is the investment adviser. SEA, JETS and GOAU are distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC.

Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Shares of any ETF are bought and sold at market price (not NAV), may trade at a discount or premium to NAV and are not individually redeemed from the fund. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.

Because the funds concentrate their investments in specific industries, the funds may be subject to greater risks and fluctuations than a portfolio representing a broader range of industries. The funds are non-diversified, meaning they may concentrate a larger portion of their assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The funds invest in foreign securities, which involve greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods. These risks are greater for investments in emerging markets. The funds may invest in the securities of smaller-capitalization companies, which may be more volatile than those of larger, more established companies.

Investments in gold, precious metals and minerals are subject to significant short-term price fluctuations and geopolitical, economic and regulatory risks. We believe these sectors are best limited to 5%–10% of a portfolio.

Smart beta 2.0 combines the benefits of passive investing and the advantages of active investing strategies.

The U.S. Global Sea to Sky Cargo Index is a benchmark designed to track the performance of companies involved in the global sea shipping and air freight industries. It includes marine shipping, air freight and courier, and port and harbor companies from both developed and emerging markets. The index aims to provide diversified exposure to these sectors by including companies across different market capitalizations. 

Foreign and emerging market investments add risks of currency fluctuation, reduced liquidity, political instability and limited regulatory oversight.

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[1] Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
[2] “About Us.” BMV Group, www.bmv.com.mx/en/Grupo-BMV/Acerca-de.
[3] U.S. Department of Commerce. (2025, May 12). Mexico ports development. International Trade Administration. https://www.trade.gov/market-intelligence/mexico-ports-development
[4] Kelly, Brendan. China remains modest player in U.S.–Mexico trade despite growing scrutiny. Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. https://www.dallasfed.org/research/pubs/25trade/a1
[5] Review of Maritime Transport 2024. UN Trade and Development, Oct. 22, 2024. https://unctad.org/publication/review‑maritime‑transport‑2024.

CONTACT: Holly Schoenfeldt
U.S. Global Investors, Inc.
210.308.1268
hschoenfeldt@usfunds.com