N-CSRS 1 kin62506-ncsrs.htm KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST kin62506-ncsrs.htm

 
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 4, 2015


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES


Investment Company Act file number  811-09303 & 811-09923


Kinetics Mutual Funds, Inc. & Kinetics Portfolios Trust
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

470 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10016
 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
615 E. Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI  53202
 (Name and address of agent for service)

(800) 930-3828
Registrant's telephone number, including area code



Date of fiscal year end: December 31, 2015


Date of reporting period:  June 30, 2015


 
 

 

Item 1. Report to Stockholders.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.
Table of Contents
June 30, 2015

 
Page
Shareholders’ Letter
2
Year 2015 Semi-Annual Investment Commentary
5
KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS
 
Expense Example
11
Statements of Assets & Liabilities
17
Statements of Operations
21
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
25
Notes to Financial Statements
36
Financial Highlights
52
KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
 
Allocation of Portfolio Assets
81
Portfolio of Investments — The Internet Portfolio
89
Portfolio of Investments — The Global Portfolio
94
Portfolio of Investments — The Paradigm Portfolio
99
Portfolio of Investments — The Medical Portfolio
104
Portfolio of Investments — The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio
107
Portfolio of Investments — The Market Opportunities Portfolio
112
Portfolio of Investments — The Alternative Income Portfolio
117
Portfolio of Investments — The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio
124
Portfolio of Options Written — The Alternative Income Portfolio
133
Portfolio of Options Written — The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio
153
Statements of Assets & Liabilities
160
Statements of Operations
164
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
168
Notes to Financial Statements
172
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.
Shareholders’ Letter
 
Dear Fellow Shareholders,
 
We are pleased to present the Kinetics Mutual Funds (“Funds”) Report for the six-month period ended June 30, 2015. The S&P 500 Index edged nominally higher during the first half of the year, generating a total return of 1.23%. The performance was not evenly split across sectors, as niche companies in technology and healthcare contributed the most to performance, while energy and utilities detracted the most from returns. Our broad market funds had limited exposure to these sectors, while our Medical and Internet Funds benefitted from the respective sectoral advances. In aggregate, however, the Funds largely did not participate in the strong performance of “growth” stocks, as evidenced by the 4.33% first half return of the Russell 3000 Growth Index (an all capitalization index). It does not come as a surprise to us that companies with the ability to grow revenues in a weak global economy have been rewarded with enviable valuations. However, we are concerned that such companies are being rewarded for revenue growth without concern for cash flow growth. This represents the difference in methodology between value and growth investors, with the former (Kinetics included) requiring physical cash generation for investment, and the latter seemingly willing to use a variety of growth metrics for valuation, many of which are not financial in nature (i.e., “subscriber growth” or “total addressable market”).
 
We are confident that value investing is a prudent long-term strategy, but panics and manias will inevitably distort returns episodically. For example, our long-term returns (10-year) are currently influenced by the global financial crisis (2008-2009) and the present exuberance for growth stocks. Accordingly, the Russell 3000 Growth Index has outperformed the Russell 3000 Value Index by 2.14% annually over the past 10 years. This may not appear to be a profound difference, but over 10 years this discrepancy has resulted in a 140% total return for growth stocks compared to a 97% total return for value stocks. There were similar long-term returns favoring growth stocks in late 1999, influenced by both the savings and loan crisis in the early 1990’s and what was later recognized as a technology bubble later in the decade. We never change our investment process or philosophy due to market preference, and note that since the inceptions of the Funds, our value strategies have proven superior to growth strategies and the broad market.
 
Despite the outperformance of “growth” companies during the first half of 2015, we are generally satisfied with the year-to-date returns of the Funds, and
 
 
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believe that our relative performance will improve. The Funds generated returns as follows during the year (No-Load Class): The Paradigm Fund +3.23%, The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund +1.64%, The Small Cap Opportunities Fund +4.89%, The Market Opportunities Fund +2.34%, The Internet Fund +0.62%, The Medical Fund +11.54%, The Alternative Income Fund +2.58% and The Global Fund +2.81%. This compares to returns of +1.23% for the S&P 500 Index and +2.66% for the MSCI All Country World Index.
 
Shareholders can continue to access additional information from our website, www.kineticsfunds.com. This website provides a broad array of information, including recent portfolio holdings, quarterly investment commentaries, conference call transcripts, newsflashes, recent performance data, and online access to account information.
 
Kinetics offers the following funds to investors:
 
The Paradigm Fund focuses on companies that we believe are valued attractively and currently have, or are expected to soon have, sustainable high business returns. The Fund has produced attractive risk adjusted returns since its inception, while maintaining amongst the lowest turnover rates in the industry. The Paradigm Fund is Kinetics’ flagship fund.
 
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund seeks to utilize stock options and fixed-income investments in order to provide investors with equity-like returns, but with more muted volatility. At times, the options strategies of the Fund may cause the manager to purchase equity securities.
 
The Small Cap Opportunities Fund focuses on undervalued and special situation small capitalization equities that we believe have the potential for rewarding long-term investment results. The same investment fundamentals employed by The Paradigm Fund are used to identify such opportunities.
 
The Medical Fund is a sector fund, offering an investment in scientific discovery within the promising field of medical research, particularly in the development of cancer treatments and therapies. As a sector fund, The Medical Fund is likely to have heightened volatility.
 
The Internet Fund is a sector fund that focuses on companies engaged in the evolution of Internet-related developments. As such, this Fund has been, and is likely to continue to be, quite volatile. The Internet Fund is not designed to be a
 
 
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major component of one’s equity exposure. More recently, this Fund has been focusing on content companies, which we believe will be the winners in the next generation of Internet development.
 
The Global Fund’s mandate is focused on selecting long life cycle international companies that we believe can generate long-term wealth through their business operations. This Fund is presently identifying exciting opportunities in the more developed markets.
 
The Market Opportunities Fund focuses on those companies that benefit from increasing transactional volume or throughput, such as publicly-traded exchanges and credit card processors, or companies that act as facilitators, such as gaming companies, airports and publicly-traded toll roads.
 
The Alternative Income Fund seeks to provide current income and gains, with a secondary objective of obtaining long-term growth of capital. The Fund utilizes stock options and fixed-income investments and seeks to generate a total return that exceeds most short-term U.S. fixed income indexes, with limited market value variability.
 
 
The Kinetics Investment Team
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.
Investment Commentary
 
Dear Fellow Shareholders,
 
A not insignificant portion of equity investors are influenced by historical events in making investment decisions. At the extreme, technical analysts attempt to identify patterns in stock price movements that portend future movements. Perhaps a more balanced use of historical information is that of pension managers basing expected future returns on historical performance. Reasonable as this may seem, one must be acutely aware of the factors that influenced historical returns and how these factors may have changed over time.
 
Let’s begin by simply analyzing historical equity market returns – depending on which U.S. equity index one happens to use, long-term average equity market returns average out to approximately 10%, including dividends. In the interest of consistency, we will examine the S&P 500, which has been in existence in its current form since 19571. During this period, the average federal funds rate has been 5.17%, average real annual GDP growth has averaged 3.10% and government expenditures have grown at an average rate of 2.01%. Compare this to the current 0.13% federal funds rate, (0.04%) real GDP contraction and (0.17%) contraction in government expenditures. It should be noted that during the market gains over the past 15 years, dating back to June of 2000, the federal funds rate has declined by 640 basis points (from 6.53%), and government expenditures have grown by 15.67%. The point of this analysis is not only that current and recent conditions have been extremely supportive of equity valuations, but also that these variables are all but certain to change going forward.
 
Equity market returns have been exceptional over the past 5½ years, dating back to 2009, which marked the beginning of the market recovery from the global financial crisis. During this period, the NASDAQ Composite has annualized at 16.8%, the Russell 2000 at 14.2% and the S&P 500 at 15%. Even if we ignore the unprecedented economic stimulus efforts enacted by the U.S. government (and later, various foreign governments), these returns must be taken within the context of average federal funds rates of 0.13%. Not only are rates near the zero lower bound, but Janet Yellen, Chair of the Federal Reserve, appears committed to raising rates within the next 12 months. By definition, this will decrease the present value of the cash flows that companies generate; hence, these cash flows must increase in order to merely maintain current valuations, let alone expand valuations.
 
The stated objective of the low interest rate environment has been to stimulate economic growth, and facilitate “full employment,” but the resultant reaction of
   
1 Not including float adjustment in 2004-2005
 
 
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investors has caused perhaps unintended consequences. The dearth of yield in conventional, investment grade fixed income securities has led investors to seek out yield in equities. The first manifestation of this was evident in utilities, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and master limited partnerships (MLPs), all of which pay out significant portions of free cash flow. However, the danger of valuing equity securities solely based upon dividend yield has already been exposed, as the S&P 500 GICS Level 1 Utilities have declined 10.67% this year, the MSCI U.S. REIT Index has declined 6.16% and the Alerian MLP Index has declined 10.99%. Investors seeking income in these securities were likely unprepared for such capital depreciation.
 
The most recent manifestation of low rates appears to be present in less conspicuous yield oriented securities: the “blue chips” of the S&P 500. Consider Philip Morris International, the non-U.S. tobacco and cigarette company. Despite the stigma of investing in tobacco, the company commands a 17.8x price-to-earnings multiple based on expected 2015 earnings and has an estimated long-term growth rate of 5%. Compare this to Apple Inc., which trades at 13.3x expected 2015 earnings and which has an estimated long-term growth rate of 15%. Apple is expected to grow approximately 3x greater than Philip Morris, yet trades at a discount of over 5x expected earnings. Both of these companies are large constituents of various popular indexes; in fact, Apple is a far larger weighting in the S&P 500 than Philip Morris. Thus, there must be more at play than simply an indexation/ETF flow driven valuation disconnect. Apple currently has a dividend yield of approximately 1.7%, while Philip Morris boasts a yield of approximately 4.9%. We contend that Philip Morris has attracted a shareholder base that uses it as a “bond substitute,” as its yield appears to be sustainable and growing, and the current yield is over double the current yield of a 10-year U.S. Treasury. If and when interest rates increase, these shares may experience the same fate as the aforementioned utilities, REITs and MLPs. Furthermore, despite the stability of Philip Morris’s products, the company is only reinvesting approximately 12.8% of funds from operations and pays out over 70% of funds from operations.
 
We have focused this letter primarily on large capitalization index constituents that we expect will have unenviable long-term rates of return from this point in time. The returns are likely to be unsatisfactory relative to the equity risk investors must accept, but still positive on an absolute basis, given the strong balance sheets and durable cash flows of most large U.S. companies. In other words, we do not envision a crisis or price collapse, but a much less inauspicious prolonged period of single digit returns. Given this outlook and our target rate of return, we must look elsewhere for our investments. We are hesitant to invest in various classic “value” investments that trade at statistically low values relative to cash flow and book value, but that are losing
 
 
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competitiveness and don’t have our required long product lifecycle. While we add new positions as we uncover them, for the most part, the Funds have comprised many of the same investments for many years now, and for good reason: we believe that they remain attractive investment opportunities.
 
The Funds are generally dominated by owner-operated companies that suffer from a valuation discount that we believe is related to most investors’ short-term investment horizon. Historically, we have earned a higher annualized rate of return than most investors and the markets due to our willingness to wait for returns with an indefinite period for realization, a “time arbitrage,” as we call it. This can be a humbling and frustrating strategy as it is all but certain to experience periods of underperformance relative to the market and peers. We are loathe to forecast short-term performance or to strive to identify similarly short-term catalysts, but we will examine some short and intermediate term events that may drive returns.
 
DISH Network Corporation (“DISH”) is widely recognized as one of two prominent satellite television providers in the United States. The company is run by owner-operator and founder Charles Ergen, who owns nearly $17 billion of the company. The core business of DISH is mature at best, and likely in decline, as linear television viewing has shifted to streaming and On Demand offerings. Despite this, DISH has not wavered in its annual price increase for its core subscription service. This business will likely stabilize in time and continues to generate copious free cash flow. If we apply a modest multiple to this cash flow, we arrive at a market capitalization that is well below the current market-assigned equity value of the company. As a side note, it’s worth mentioning that this dynamic precludes DISH from being analyzed by investors using investment screens, as it appears to be statically “expensive.” It turns out that DISH trades at a premium for very good reasons. The more immediate opportunity that is now apparent in the company’s financial statements relates to the company’s 2007 acquisition of Sling Media. Sling, which has yet to generate meaningful cash flow, is an “over the top” (i.e., no cable subscription) internet protocol television (“IPTV”) service. This service allows subscribers to access a limited, but highly valuable roster of televised content for $20 per month on TV, tablet, phone or computer. IPTV is in its infancy, as content partners are fighting to maintain their valuable “bundles” of channels, which are only distributed together through cable companies. However, streaming appears to be the direction that television viewership is headed, particularly for millennials and future generations. Sling Media would certainly fetch a gaudy valuation multiple were it traded separately, but we are happy to have exposure through DISH.
 
 
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Sling Media has great potential, but its ultimate value is far from certain, and likely rather small related to the total asset value of DISH. The far more uncertain and significant “hidden” value is related to DISH’s 2012 acquisition of wireless spectrum rights from bankrupt DBSD North America and TerreStar Networks. DISH has invested over $5.0 billion in wireless spectrum licenses and related assets dating back to 2008, including certain 700 MHz licenses acquired at the height of the financial crisis. More importantly, the 2012 acquisitions include 40 MHz of licenses under AWS-4 authority. This spectrum is in the ultra-high frequency (“UHF”) band and of particular interest due to the rapidly accelerating wireless data demand related to smart phone and tablets. It is thought that DISH will partner, sell or sublease these licenses with/to a wireless operator that is in need of additional capacity. While it was speculated that the licenses were worth a considerable amount more than cost, the picture became clearer in January of this year with the conclusion of the FCC AWS-3 auction, which provided indicative pricing for DISH’s AWS-4 licenses. The auction suggests that DISH spectrum may be worth as much as the entire company is currently being traded for; yet, the stock is down over 7% through the first 2 quarters of this year.
 
The value of Sling Media and the wireless spectrum is ignored by most of the investment community simply due to the uncertainty regarding the timing and method of ultimate value realization. Charles Ergen has nearly $17 billion of his personal capital at stake and is methodical in his exploration of monetization efforts, and thus far his patience has resulted in only increasing indicative value for the assets. This is exactly the type of opportunity that we embrace, recognizing that our conservative estimated rate of return will be well into the double digits, even if 3-5 years are required to realize the asset values.
 
Many of the top positions in the Funds exhibit similar characteristics to DISH: dormant assets, owner operator, spin-off history, terms of trades, scalability, and time arbitrage. The catalyst may not be as obvious with most holdings as it is with DISH, but with every day that passes, the realization of these returns is nearer. Patience has long been our strong suit, and it is particularly difficult with low rate-driven broad market rallies. We have been through periods such as this before and have been rewarded at the end. We believe that this experience will not be different.
 
Disclaimer:
 
There is no assurance that specific securities discussed herein are, or will remain, holdings in the Funds. Opinions expressed are Kinetics Asset Management’s present opinions only, and are subject to change.
 
 
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Disclosure
 
This material is intended to be reviewed in conjunction with a current prospectus, which includes all fees and expenses that apply to a continued investment, as well as information regarding the risk factors, policies and objectives of the Funds. Read it carefully before investing.
 
Mutual Fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. Because The Internet Fund, The Medical Fund and The Market Opportunities Fund invest in a single industry or geographic region, their shares are subject to a higher degree of risk than funds with a higher level of diversification. Internet, biotechnology and certain capital markets or gaming stocks are subject to a rate of change in technology, obsolescence and competition that is generally higher than that of other industries, hence they may experience extreme price and volume fluctuations.
 
International investing [for all Funds] presents special risks including currency exchange fluctuation, government regulations, and the potential for political and economic instability. Accordingly, the share prices for these Funds are expected to be more volatile than that of U.S.-only funds. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance.
 
Because smaller companies [for The Small Cap Opportunities Fund] often have narrower markets and limited financial resources, they present more risk than larger, more well established, companies.
 
Non-investment grade debt securities [for all Funds], i.e., junk bonds, are subject to greater credit risk, price volatility and risk of loss than investment grade securities.
 
Further, options contain special risks including the imperfect correlation between the value of the option and the value of the underlying asset. Investments [for The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund and The Alternative Income Fund] in futures, swaps and other derivative instruments may result in loss as derivative instruments may be illiquid, difficult to price and leveraged so that small changes may produce disproportionate losses to the Funds. To the extent the Funds segregate assets to cover derivative positions, they may impair their ability to meet current obligations, to honor requests for redemption and to manage the investments in a manner consistent with their respective investment objectives. Purchasing and writing put and call
 
 
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options and, in particular, writing “uncovered” options are highly specialized activities that entail greater than ordinary investment risk.
 
As non-diversified Funds [except The Global Fund and The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund] the value of Fund shares may fluctuate more than shares invested in a broader range of industries and companies. Unlike other investment companies that directly acquire and manage their own portfolios of securities, The Kinetics Mutual Funds pursue their investment objectives by investing all of their investable assets in a corresponding portfolio series of the Kinetics Portfolios Trust.
 
The information concerning the Funds included in the shareholder report contains certain forward-looking statements about the factors that may affect the performance of the Funds in the future. These statements are based on Fund management’s predictions and expectations concerning certain future events and their expected impact on the Funds, such as performance of the economy as a whole and of specific industry sectors, changes in the levels of interest rates, the impact of developing world events, and other factors that may influence the future performance of the Funds. Management believes these forward-looking statements to be reasonable, although they are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Actual events may cause adjustments in portfolio management strategies from those currently expected to be employed.
 
The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQ) and the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500) each represent an unmanaged, broad-basket of stocks. They are typically used as a proxy for overall market performance.
 
Distributor: Kinetics Funds Distributor LLC is not an affiliate of Kinetics Mutual Funds, Inc. Kinetics Funds Distributor LLC is an affiliate of Kinetics Asset Management LLC, Investment Adviser to Kinetics Mutual Funds, Inc.
 
For more information, log onto www.kineticsfunds.com. July 1, 2015 — Kinetics Asset Management LLC®
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Expense Example
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
Shareholders incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, reinvestments of dividends or other distributions made by a Fund, redemption fees, and exchange fees, and (2), ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help investors understand the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a series of Kinetics Mutual Funds, Inc. (each a “Feeder Fund” and collectively the “Feeder Funds”), and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested on January 1, 2015 and held for the entire period from January 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015.
 
Actual Expenses
 
The first line item of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses before and after expense reimbursement. Unlike other mutual funds that directly acquire and manage their own portfolio securities, each Feeder Fund invests all or generally all of its investable assets in a corresponding series of The Kinetics Portfolios Trust (each, a “Master Portfolio”, and together the “Master Portfolios”), a separately registered investment company. The Master Portfolio, in turn, invests in securities. With this type of organization, expenses can accrue specifically to the Master Portfolio or the Feeder Fund or both. Each Feeder Fund records its proportionate share of the Master Portfolio’s expenses, including directed brokerage credits, on a daily basis. Any expense reductions include Fund-specific expenses as well as the expenses allocated from the Master Portfolio.
 
The Feeder Funds will charge shareholder fees for outgoing wire transfers, returned checks, and exchanges executed by telephone between a Feeder Fund and any other Feeder Fund. The Feeder Funds’ transfer agent charges a $5.00 transaction fee to shareholder accounts for telephone exchanges between any two Feeder Funds. The Feeder Funds’ transfer agent does not charge a transaction fee for written exchange requests. IRA accounts are assessed a $15.00 annual fee. Finally, as a disincentive to market-timing transactions, the Feeder Funds will assess a 2.00% fee on the redemption or exchange of Fund shares held for less than 30 days. These fees will be paid to the Feeder Funds to help offset transaction costs. The Feeder Funds reserve the right to waive the redemption fee, subject to their sole discretion, in instances deemed not to be disadvantageous to the Feeder Funds or shareholders as described in the Feeder Funds’ prospectus.
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Expense Example — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
You may use the information provided in the first line, together with the amounts you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
 
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
 
The second line item of the tables below provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Feeder Funds’ actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which are not the Feeder Funds’ actual returns. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses one paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Feeder Funds and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight one’s ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the tables are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help one determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If these transactional costs had been included, one’s costs would have been higher.
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Expense Example — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

                       
Expenses Paid
 
     
Beginning
   
Ending
         
During
 
     
Account
   
Account
   
Annualized
 
Period*
 
     
Value
   
Value
   
Expense
 
(1/1/15 to
 
     
(1/1/15)
   
(6/30/15)
   
Ratio
 
6/30/15)
 
                           
The Internet Fund
                         
No Load Class Actual
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,006.20
   
1.81
%
$
9.00
 
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses)
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,015.82
   
1.81
%
$
9.05
 
Advisor Class A Actual
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,005.10
   
2.06
%
$
10.24
 
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses)
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,014.58
   
2.06
%
$
10.29
 
Advisor Class C Actual
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,002.50
   
2.56
%
$
12.71
 
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses)
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,012.11
   
2.56
%
$
12.77
 
                           
The Global Fund
                         
No Load Class Actual — after expense
                         
reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,028.10
   
1.39
%
$
6.99
 
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses) — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,017.91
   
1.39
%
$
6.95
 
Advisor Class A Actual — after expense
                         
reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,028.20
   
1.64
%
$
8.25
 
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses) — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,016.67
   
1.64
%
$
8.20
 
Advisor Class C Actual — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,023.30
   
2.14
%
$
10.74
 
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses) — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,014.19
   
2.14
%
$
10.69
 
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Expense Example — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

                           
                       
Expenses Paid
 
     
Beginning
   
Ending
         
During
 
     
Account
   
Account
   
Annualized
 
Period*
 
     
Value
   
Value
   
Expense
 
(1/1/15 to
 
     
(1/1/15)
   
(6/30/15)
   
Ratio
 
6/30/15)
 
                           
The Paradigm Fund
                         
No Load Class Actual — after expense
                         
reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,032.30
   
1.64
%
$
8.26
 
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses) — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,016.67
   
1.64
%
$
8.20
 
Advisor Class A Actual — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,031.10
   
1.89
%
$
9.52
 
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses) — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,015.43
   
1.89
%
$
9.44
 
Advisor Class C Actual — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,028.90
   
2.39
%
$
12.02
 
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses) — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,012.95
   
2.39
%
$
11.93
 
Institutional Class Actual — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,033.70
   
1.44
%
$
7.26
 
Institutional Class Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses) — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,017.66
   
1.44
%
$
7.20
 
                           
The Medical Fund
                         
No Load Class Actual — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,115.40
   
1.39
%
$
7.29
 
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses) — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,017.91
   
1.39
%
$
6.95
 
Advisor Class A Actual — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,114.10
   
1.64
%
$
8.60
 
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses) — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,016.67
   
1.64
%
$
8.20
 
Advisor Class C Actual — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,111.50
   
2.14
%
$
11.20
 
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses) — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,014.19
   
2.14
%
$
10.69
 
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Expense Example — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
                       
Expenses Paid
 
     
Beginning
   
Ending
         
During
 
     
Account
   
Account
   
Annualized
 
Period*
 
     
Value
   
Value
   
Expense
 
(1/1/15 to
 
     
(1/1/15)
   
(6/30/15)
   
Ratio
 
6/30/15)
 
                           
The Small Cap Opportunities Fund
                         
No Load Class Actual — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,048.90
   
1.64
%
$
8.33
 
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses) — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,016.67
   
1.64
%
$
8.20
 
Advisor Class A Actual — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,047.80
   
1.89
%
$
9.60
 
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses) — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,015.43
   
1.89
%
$
9.44
 
Advisor Class C Actual — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,045.10
   
2.39
%
$
12.12
 
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses) — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,012.95
   
2.39
%
$
11.93
 
Institutional Class Actual — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,050.10
   
1.44
%
$
7.32
 
Institutional Class Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses) — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,017.66
   
1.44
%
$
7.20
 
                           
The Market Opportunities Fund
                         
No Load Class Actual — after expense
                         
reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,023.40
   
1.64
%
$
8.23
 
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses) — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,016.67
   
1.64
%
$
8.20
 
Advisor Class A Actual — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,022.30
   
1.89
%
$
9.48
 
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses) — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,015.43
   
1.89
%
$
9.44
 
Advisor Class C Actual — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,019.70
   
2.39
%
$
11.97
 
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses) — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,012.95
   
2.39
%
$
11.93
 
Institutional Class Actual — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,025.00
   
1.44
%
$
7.23
 
Institutional Class Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses) — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,017.66
   
1.44
%
$
7.20
 
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Expense Example — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

                       
Expenses Paid
 
     
Beginning
   
Ending
         
During
 
     
Account
   
Account
   
Annualized
 
Period*
 
     
Value
   
Value
   
Expense
 
(1/1/15 to
 
     
(1/1/15)
   
(6/30/15)
   
Ratio
 
6/30/15)
 
                           
The Alternative Income Fund
                         
No Load Class Actual — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,025.80
   
0.95
%
$
4.77
 
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses) — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,020.09
   
0.95
%
$
4.76
 
Advisor Class A Actual — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,024.40
   
1.20
%
$
6.02
 
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses) — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,018.85
   
1.20
%
$
6.01
 
Advisor Class C Actual — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,022.10
   
1.70
%
$
8.52
 
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses) — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,016.37
   
1.70
%
$
8.50
 
Institutional Class Actual — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,026.50
   
0.75
%
$
3.77
 
Institutional Class Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses) — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,021.08
   
0.75
%
$
3.76
 
                           
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund
                         
No Load Class Actual — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,016.40
   
1.49
%
$
7.45
 
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses) — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,017.41
   
1.49
%
$
7.45
 
Advisor Class A Actual — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,015.20
   
1.74
%
$
8.69
 
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses) — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,016.17
   
1.74
%
$
8.70
 
Advisor Class C Actual — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,012.90
   
2.24
%
$
11.18
 
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses) — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,013.69
   
2.24
%
$
11.18
 
Institutional Class Actual — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,017.40
   
1.29
%
$
6.45
 
Institutional Class Hypothetical (5% return
                         
before expenses) — after
                         
expense reimbursement
 
$
1,000.00
 
$
1,018.40
   
1.29
%
$
6.46
 
 
   
Note:
Each Feeder Fund records its proportionate share of the respective Master Portfolio’s expenses on a daily basis. Any expense reductions include Feeder Fund-specific expenses as well as the expenses allocated for the Master Portfolio.
 
*
Expenses are equal to the Feeder Fund’s annualized expense ratio before expense reimbursement and after expense reimbursement multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365.
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Statements of Assets & Liabilities
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

   
The Internet
   
The Global
 
   
Fund
   
Fund
 
ASSETS:
           
Investments in the Master Portfolio, at value*
  $ 145,287,660     $ 8,741,186  
Receivable from Adviser
          9,909  
Receivable for Master Portfolio interest sold
    25,540        
Receivable for Fund shares sold
    28,513       14,215  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    27,361       23,985  
Total Assets
    145,369,074       8,789,295  
LIABILITIES:
               
Payable for Master Portfolio interest purchased
          14,215  
Payable to Directors
    2,342       139  
Payable to Chief Compliance Officer
    169       8  
Payable for Fund shares repurchased
    54,053        
Payable for shareholder servicing fees
    30,788       1,852  
Payable for distribution fees
    3,981       4,089  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    58,985       12,372  
Total Liabilities
    150,318       32,675  
Net Assets
  $ 145,218,756     $ 8,756,620  
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
               
Paid in capital
  $ 59,105,725     $ 7,259,862  
Accumulated net investment loss
    (907,076 )     (12,797 )
Accumulated net realized gain on investments and foreign currency
    12,131,577       171,817  
Net unrealized appreciation on:
               
Investments and foreign currency
    74,888,530       1,337,738  
Net Assets
  $ 145,218,756     $ 8,756,620  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — NO LOAD CLASS:
               
Net Assets
  $ 140,218,313     $ 6,396,510  
Shares outstanding
    2,484,735       1,167,549  
Net asset value per share (offering price and redemption price)
  $ 56.43     $ 5.48  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — ADVISOR CLASS A:
               
Net Assets
  $ 3,991,010     $ 501,613  
Shares outstanding
    72,848       91,942  
Net asset value per share (redemption price)
  $ 54.79     $ 5.46  
Offering price per share ($54.79 divided by .9425 and $5.46 divided by .9425)
  $ 58.13     $ 5.79  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — ADVISOR CLASS C:
               
Net Assets
  $ 1,009,433     $ 1,858,497  
Shares outstanding
    19,436       351,631  
Net asset value per share (offering price and redemption price)
  $ 51.94     $ 5.29  
 
   
*
Each Feeder Fund invests all or generally all its assets directly in the corresponding Master Portfolio. The financial statements for the Master Portfolios, along with the portfolio of investments in securities, are contained elsewhere in this report and should be read in conjunction with the Feeder Funds’ financial statements.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Statements of Assets & Liabilities — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

   
The Paradigm
   
The Medical
 
   
Fund
   
Fund
 
ASSETS:
           
Investments in the Master Portfolio, at value*
  $ 1,075,783,157     $ 29,867,473  
Receivable from Adviser
    106,768       15,737  
Receivable for Master Portfolio interest sold
    399,248        
Receivable for Fund shares sold
    769,413       31,371  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    66,142       21,153  
Total Assets
    1,077,124,728       29,935,734  
LIABILITIES:
               
Payable for Master Portfolio interest purchased
          28,902  
Payable to Directors
    17,534       449  
Payable to Chief Compliance Officer
    1,287       32  
Payable for Fund shares repurchased
    1,168,660       2,469  
Payable for shareholder servicing fees
    168,677       6,192  
Payable for distribution fees
    436,932       4,374  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    237,635       15,822  
Total Liabilities
    2,030,725       58,240  
Net Assets
  $ 1,075,094,003     $ 29,877,494  
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
               
Paid in capital
  $ 1,395,681,914     $ 15,877,258  
Accumulated net investment income (loss)
    (13,457,785 )     142,398  
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency
    (687,102,309 )     1,599,729  
Net unrealized appreciation on:
               
Investments and foreign currency
    379,972,183       12,258,109  
Net Assets
  $ 1,075,094,003     $ 29,877,494  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — NO LOAD CLASS:
               
Net Assets
  $ 425,265,297     $ 24,168,110  
Shares outstanding
    12,087,155       706,396  
Net asset value per share (offering price and redemption price)
  $ 35.18     $ 34.21  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — ADVISOR CLASS A:
               
Net Assets
  $ 165,327,841     $ 5,034,015  
Shares outstanding
    4,801,781       152,081  
Net asset value per share (redemption price)
  $ 34.43     $ 33.10  
Offering price per share ($34.43 divided by .9425 and $33.10 divided by .9425)
  $ 36.53     $ 35.12  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — ADVISOR CLASS C:
               
Net Assets
  $ 136,877,059     $ 675,369  
Shares outstanding
    4,173,484       20,846  
Net asset value per share (offering price and redemption price)
  $ 32.80     $ 32.40  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS:
               
Net Assets
  $ 347,623,806       N/A  
Shares outstanding
    9,868,717       N/A  
Net asset value per share (offering price and redemption price)
  $ 35.22       N/A  
 
   
*
Each Feeder Fund invests all or generally all its assets directly in the corresponding Master Portfolio. The financial statements for the Master Portfolios, along with the portfolio of investments in securities, are contained elsewhere in this report and should be read in conjunction with the Feeder Funds’ financial statements.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Statements of Assets & Liabilities — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 

   
The Small Cap
   
The Market
 
   
Opportunities
   
Opportunities
 
   
Fund
   
Fund
 
ASSETS:
           
Investments in the Master Portfolio, at value*
  $ 326,109,866     $ 51,230,166  
Receivable from Adviser
    25,577       8,624  
Receivable for Master Portfolio interest sold
    30,484        
Receivable for Fund shares sold
    411,045       50,556  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    48,177       29,537  
Total Assets
    326,625,149       51,318,883  
LIABILITIES:
               
Payable for Master Portfolio interest purchased
          46,887  
Payable to Directors
    5,246       822  
Payable to Chief Compliance Officer
    379       64  
Payable for Fund shares repurchased
    441,528       3,669  
Payable for shareholder servicing fees
    55,815       10,233  
Payable for distribution fees
    22,836       17,114  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    77,828       19,330  
Total Liabilities
    603,632       98,119  
Net Assets
  $ 326,021,517     $ 51,220,764  
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
               
Paid in capital
  $ 412,699,107     $ 59,447,005  
Accumulated net investment loss
    (3,112,169 )     (877,038 )
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency
    (121,208,256 )     (19,012,861 )
Net unrealized appreciation on:
               
Investments and foreign currency
    37,642,835       11,663,658  
Net Assets
  $ 326,021,517     $ 51,220,764  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — NO LOAD CLASS:
               
Net Assets
  $ 213,261,546     $ 36,507,725  
Shares outstanding
    5,465,206       2,138,330  
Net asset value per share (offering price and redemption price)
  $ 39.02     $ 17.07  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — ADVISOR CLASS A:
               
Net Assets
  $ 21,349,011     $ 6,878,941  
Shares outstanding
    559,415       405,580  
Net asset value per share (redemption price)
  $ 38.16     $ 16.96  
Offering price per share ($38.16 divided by .9425 and $16.96 divided by .9425)
  $ 40.49     $ 17.99  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — ADVISOR CLASS C:
               
Net Assets
  $ 12,872,052     $ 4,980,886  
Shares outstanding
    347,313       300,857  
Net asset value per share (offering price and redemption price)
  $ 37.06     $ 16.56  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS:
               
Net Assets
  $ 78,538,908     $ 2,853,212  
Shares outstanding
    1,991,186       165,819  
Net asset value per share (offering price and redemption price)
  $ 39.44     $ 17.21  
 
   
*
Each Feeder Fund invests all or generally all its assets directly in the corresponding Master Portfolio. The financial statements for the Master Portfolios, along with the portfolio of investments in securities, are contained elsewhere in this report and should be read in conjunction with the Feeder Funds’ financial statements.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Statements of Assets & Liabilities — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

    The     The Multi-  
   
 Alternative
   
Disciplinary
 
   
Income
   
Income
 
   
Fund
   
Fund
 
ASSETS:
           
Investments in the Master Portfolio, at value*
  $ 34,847,356     $ 142,414,200  
Receivable from Adviser
    21,849       39,613  
Receivable for Fund shares sold
    85,385       280,940  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    39,509       36,983  
Total Assets
    34,994,099       142,771,736  
LIABILITIES:
               
Payable for Master Portfolio interest purchased
    84,348       764,543  
Payable to Directors
    567       2,168  
Payable to Chief Compliance Officer
    38       148  
Payable for Fund shares repurchased
    1,037       396,262  
Payable for shareholder servicing fees
    2,852       11,138  
Payable for distribution fees
    4,502       24,309  
Fund Distribution Payable
          11,764  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    15,564       34,308  
Total Liabilities
    108,908       1,244,640  
Net Assets
  $ 34,885,191     $ 141,527,096  
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
               
Paid in capital
  $ 41,090,732     $ 144,240,113  
Accumulated net investment income (loss)
    10,806       (760,571 )
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency
    (6,670,155 )     332,217  
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
               
Investments and foreign currency
    (15,899 )     (3,159,320 )
Written option contracts
    469,707       874,657  
Net Assets
  $ 34,885,191     $ 141,527,096  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — NO LOAD CLASS:
               
Net Assets
  $ 5,554,231     $ 9,594,224  
Shares outstanding
    60,788       887,950  
Net asset value per share (offering price and redemption price)
  $ 91.37     $ 10.80  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — ADVISOR CLASS A:
               
Net Assets
  $ 1,882,170     $ 11,595,228  
Shares outstanding
    20,718       1,077,701  
Net asset value per share (redemption price)
  $ 90.85     $ 10.76  
Offering price per share ($90.85 divided by .9425 and $10.76 divided by .9425)
  $ 96.39     $ 11.42  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — ADVISOR CLASS C:
               
Net Assets
  $ 1,432,814     $ 10,307,421  
Shares outstanding
    16,187       966,709  
Net asset value per share (offering price and redemption price)
  $ 88.52     $ 10.66  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS:
               
Net Assets
  $ 26,015,976     $ 110,030,223  
Shares outstanding
    281,117       10,157,617  
Net asset value per share (offering price and redemption price)
  $ 92.55     $ 10.83  
 
   
*
Each Feeder Fund invests all or generally all its assets directly in the corresponding Master Portfolio. The financial statements for the Master Portfolios, along with the portfolio of investments in securities, are contained elsewhere in this report and should be read in conjunction with the Feeder Funds’ financial statements.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Statements of Operations
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

   
The Internet
   
The Global
 
   
Fund
   
Fund
 
INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) ALLOCATED FROM MASTER PORTFOLIOS:
           
Dividends†
  $ 283,672     $ 27,074  
Interest
    196       1,596  
Income from securities lending
    26,819       12,186  
Expenses allocated from Master Portfolio
    (1,016,612 )     (72,827 )
Net investment loss from Master Portfolio
    (705,925 )     (31,971 )
EXPENSES:
               
Distribution fees — Advisor Class A
    5,851       619  
Distribution fees — Advisor Class C
    4,031       6,613  
Shareholder servicing fees — Advisor Class A
    5,851       619  
Shareholder servicing fees — Advisor Class C
    1,344       2,204  
Shareholder servicing fees — No Load Class
    181,305       8,296  
Transfer agent fees and expenses
    69,360       9,989  
Reports to shareholders
    16,813       1,250  
Administration fees
    26,180       2,426  
Professional fees
    8,451       4,204  
Directors’ fees
    5,111       288  
Chief Compliance Officer fees
    1,019       54  
Registration fees
    22,642       20,633  
Fund accounting fees
    3,774       206  
Other expenses
    3,245       208  
Total expenses
    354,977       57,609  
Less, expense reimbursement
          (61,380 )
Net expenses
    354,977       (3,771 )
Net investment loss
    (1,060,902 )     (28,200 )
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS ALLOCATED FROM MASTER PORTFOLIOS:
               
Net realized gain on:
               
Investments and foreign currency
    8,568,342       247,639  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
               
Investments and foreign currency
    (6,493,865 )     17,877  
Net gain on investments
    2,074,477       265,516  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
  $ 1,013,575     $ 237,316  
† Net of foreign taxes withheld of:
  $ 979     $ 2,867  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Statements of Operations — (Continued)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

   
The Paradigm
   
The Medical
 
   
Fund
   
Fund
 
INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) ALLOCATED FROM MASTER PORTFOLIOS:
           
Dividends†
  $ 2,349,706     $ 277,796  
Interest
    50,599       40  
Income from securities lending
    990,314       8,261  
Expenses allocated from Master Portfolio
    (7,589,547 )     (203,575 )
Net investment income (loss) from Master Portfolio
    (4,198,928 )     82,522  
EXPENSES:
               
Distribution fees — Advisor Class A
    213,917       6,068  
Distribution fees — Advisor Class C
    515,287       2,509  
Shareholder servicing fees — Advisor Class A
    213,917       6,068  
Shareholder servicing fees — Advisor Class C
    171,762       836  
Shareholder servicing fees — No Load Class
    584,209       29,497  
Shareholder servicing fees — Institutional Class
    349,908        
Transfer agent fees and expenses
    153,007       13,451  
Reports to shareholders
    93,113       2,459  
Administration fees
    197,386       4,989  
Professional fees
    37,737       4,803  
Directors’ fees
    38,449       996  
Chief Compliance Officer fees
    7,757       196  
Registration fees
    36,962       20,566  
Fund accounting fees
    28,300       716  
Other expenses
    23,867       536  
Total expenses
    2,665,578       93,690  
Less, expense waiver for Institutional Class shareholder servicing fees
    (262,431 )      
Less, expense reimbursement
    (381,683 )     (86,294 )
Net expenses
    2,021,464       7,396  
Net investment income (loss)
    (6,220,392 )     75,126  
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS ALLOCATED FROM MASTER PORTFOLIOS:
               
Net realized gain on:
               
Investments and foreign currency
    60,679,419       1,327,539  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
               
Investments and foreign currency
    (17,021,096 )     1,702,446  
Net gain on investments
    43,658,323       3,029,985  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
  $ 37,437,931     $ 3,105,111  
† Net of foreign taxes withheld of:
  $ 97,451     $ 15,355  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Statements of Operations — (Continued)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

   
The Small Cap
   
The Market
 
   
Opportunities
   
Opportunities
 
   
Fund
   
Fund
 
INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) ALLOCATED FROM MASTER PORTFOLIOS:
           
Dividends†
  $ 794,500     $ 178,917  
Interest
    6,061       610  
Income from securities lending
    413,241       14,169  
Expenses allocated from Master Portfolio
    (2,256,482 )     (363,518 )
Net investment loss from Master Portfolio
    (1,042,680 )     (169,822 )
EXPENSES:
               
Distribution fees — Advisor Class A
    28,894       9,204  
Distribution fees — Advisor Class C
    48,613       19,230  
Shareholder servicing fees — Advisor Class A
    28,894       9,204  
Shareholder servicing fees — Advisor Class C
    16,204       6,410  
Shareholder servicing fees — No Load Class
    286,254       46,157  
Shareholder servicing fees — Institutional Class
    70,900       2,896  
Transfer agent fees and expenses
    42,205       13,641  
Reports to shareholders
    31,878       3,749  
Administration fees
    58,921       9,988  
Professional fees
    13,809       5,439  
Directors’ fees
    11,334       1,742  
Chief Compliance Officer fees
    2,263       364  
Registration fees
    50,675       26,576  
Fund accounting fees
    8,194       1,265  
Other expenses
    7,086       1,215  
Total expenses
    706,124       157,080  
Less, expense waiver for Institutional Class shareholder servicing fees
    (53,175 )     (2,172 )
Less, expense reimbursement
    (147,770 )     (63,925 )
Net expenses
    505,179       90,983  
Net investment loss
    (1,547,859 )     (260,805 )
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS ALLOCATED FROM MASTER PORTFOLIOS:
               
Net realized gain on:
               
Investments and foreign currency
    16,643,551       2,539,801  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
               
Investments and foreign currency
    993,234       (1,105,977 )
Net gain on investments
    17,636,785       1,433,824  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
  $ 16,088,926     $ 1,173,019  
† Net of foreign taxes withheld of:
  $ 18,725     $ 11,655  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Statements of Operations — (Continued)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

   
The
    The Multi-  
   
 Alternative
   
Disciplinary
 
   
Income
   
Income
 
   
Fund
   
Fund
 
INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) ALLOCATED FROM MASTER PORTFOLIOS:
           
Dividends
  $ 41,705     $ 410,245  
Interest
    122,063       2,770,055  
Income from securities lending
          12,029  
Expenses allocated from Master Portfolio
    (215,121 )     (948,206 )
Net investment income (loss) from Master Portfolio
    (51,353 )     2,244,123  
EXPENSES:
               
Distribution fees — Advisor Class A
    1,877       15,085  
Distribution fees — Advisor Class C
    5,362       39,006  
Shareholder servicing fees — Advisor Class A
    1,877       15,085  
Shareholder servicing fees — Advisor Class C
    1,787       13,002  
Shareholder servicing fees — No Load Class
    8,833       12,197  
Shareholder servicing fees — Institutional Class
    26,196       107,591  
Transfer agent fees and expenses
    12,706       19,922  
Reports to shareholders
    2,166       12,022  
Administration fees
    6,853       25,832  
Professional fees
    5,118       8,386  
Directors’ fees
    1,324       4,940  
Chief Compliance Officer fees
    269       997  
Registration fees
    27,425       32,864  
Fund accounting fees
    1,000       3,627  
Other expenses
    791       7,441  
Total expenses
    103,584       317,997  
Less, expense waiver for Institutional Class shareholder servicing fees
    (19,647 )     (80,693 )
Less, expense reimbursement
    (146,096 )     (197,371 )
Net expenses
    (62,159 )     39,933  
Net investment income
    10,806       2,204,190  
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS ALLOCATED FROM MASTER PORTFOLIOS:
               
Net realized gain (loss) on:
               
Investments and foreign currency
    (3,899 )     (671,502 )
Written option contracts expired or closed
    922,273       491,575  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
               
Investments and foreign currency
    79,543       466,326  
Written option contracts
    (62,175 )     (128,869 )
Net gain on investments
    935,742       157,530  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
  $ 946,548     $ 2,361,720  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets

   
The Internet Fund
   
The Global Fund
 
   
For the
         
For the
       
   
Six Months
   
For the
   
Six Months
   
For the
 
   
Ended
   
Year Ended
   
Ended
   
Year Ended
 
   
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
   
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2014
   
(Unaudited)
   
2014
 
OPERATIONS:
                       
Net investment loss
  $ (1,060,902 )   $ (2,237,746 )   $ (28,200 )   $ (48,980 )
Net realized gain on sale of investments and foreign currency
    8,568,342       10,595,537       247,639       318,071  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency
    (6,493,865 )     (9,484,952 )     17,877       (1,488,285 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
    1,013,575       (1,127,161 )     237,316       (1,219,194 )
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS —
                               
NO LOAD CLASS:
                               
Net realized gains
          (8,004,471 )           (712 )
Total distributions
          (8,004,471 )           (712 )
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS —
                               
ADVISOR CLASS A:
                               
Net realized gains
          (281,407 )           (52 )
Total distributions
          (281,407 )           (52 )
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS —
                               
ADVISOR CLASS C:
                               
Net realized gains
          (63,160 )           (175 )
Total distributions
          (63,160 )           (175 )
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS —
                               
NO LOAD CLASS:
                               
Proceeds from shares sold
    1,073,749       13,300,316       339,275       1,083,377  
Redemption fees
    158       14,113       15       77  
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends
          7,733,943             679  
Cost of shares redeemed
    (13,020,967 )     (33,117,579 )     (902,029 )     (2,073,922 )
Net decrease in net assets resulting from capital share transactions
    (11,947,060 )     (12,069,207 )     (562,739 )     (989,789 )
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS —
                               
ADVISOR CLASS A:
                               
Proceeds from shares sold
    216,486       2,906,101       27,700       726,190  
Redemption fees
          277             1,415  
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends
          149,179             30  
Cost of shares redeemed
    (1,409,775 )     (3,086,613 )     (35,781 )     (2,164,173 )
Net decrease in net assets resulting from capital share transactions
    (1,193,289 )     (31,056 )     (8,081 )     (1,436,538 )
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)

   
The Internet Fund
   
The Global Fund
 
   
For the
         
For the
       
   
Six Months
   
For the
   
Six Months
   
For the
 
   
Ended
   
Year Ended
   
Ended
   
Year Ended
 
   
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
   
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2014
   
(Unaudited)
   
2014
 
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS —
                       
ADVISOR CLASS C:
                       
Proceeds from shares sold
  $ 42,840     $ 588,707     $ 275,656     $ 384,348  
Redemption fees
          487             40  
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends
          54,872             168  
Cost of shares redeemed
    (145,419 )     (369,965 )     (62,196 )     (81,376 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions
    (102,579 )     274,101       213,460       303,180  
TOTAL DECREASE IN NET ASSETS:
    (12,229,353 )     (21,302,361 )     (120,044 )     (3,343,280 )
NET ASSETS:
                               
Beginning of period
    157,448,109       178,750,470       8,876,664       12,219,944  
End of period*
  $ 145,218,756     $ 157,448,109     $ 8,756,620     $ 8,876,664  
*  Including undistributed net investment income (loss) of:
  $ (907,076 )   $ 153,826     $ (12,797 )   $ 15,403  
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING —
                               
NO LOAD CLASS:
                               
Shares sold
    19,007       231,907       61,595       185,397  
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions
          136,932             128  
Shares redeemed
    (230,302 )     (580,533 )     (165,181 )     (352,745 )
Net decrease in shares outstanding
    (211,295 )     (211,694 )     (103,586 )     (167,220 )
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING —
                               
ADVISOR CLASS A:
                               
Shares sold
    3,983       51,935       4,947       123,524  
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions
          2,719             5  
Shares redeemed
    (25,475 )     (55,495 )     (6,655 )     (359,935 )
Net decrease in shares outstanding
    (21,492 )     (841 )     (1,708 )     (236,406 )
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING —
                               
ADVISOR CLASS C:
                               
Shares sold
    849       10,790       51,398       67,992  
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions
          1,052             32  
Shares redeemed
    (2,751 )     (6,992 )     (11,580 )     (14,611 )
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding
    (1,902 )     4,850       39,818       53,413  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)

   
The Paradigm Fund
   
The Medical Fund
 
   
For the
         
For the
       
   
Six Months
   
For the
   
Six Months
   
For the
 
   
Ended
   
Year Ended
   
Ended
   
Year Ended
 
   
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
   
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2014
   
(Unaudited)
   
2014
 
OPERATIONS:
                       
Net investment income (loss)
  $ (6,220,392 )   $ (13,751,919 )   $ 75,126     $ 106,318  
Net realized gain on sale of investments and foreign currency
    60,679,419       36,331,414       1,327,539       723,512  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency
    (17,021,096 )     (31,558,560 )     1,702,446       3,048,505  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
    37,437,931       (8,979,065 )     3,105,111       3,878,335  
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS —
                               
NO LOAD CLASS:
                               
Net realized gains
                      (33,693 )
Total distributions
                      (33,693 )
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS —
                               
ADVISOR CLASS A:
                               
Net realized gains
                      (7,270 )
Total distributions
                      (7,270 )
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS —
                               
ADVISOR CLASS C:
                               
Net realized gains
                      (1,021 )
Total distributions
                      (1,021 )
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS —
                               
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS:
                               
Net investment income
                N/A       N/A  
Total distributions
                N/A       N/A  
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS —
                               
NO LOAD CLASS:
                               
Proceeds from shares sold
    12,670,136       79,013,052       1,020,981       2,139,812  
Redemption fees
    1,190       10,973       164       1,600  
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends
                      33,284  
Cost of shares redeemed
    (126,087,974 )     (151,816,953 )     (1,246,294 )     (3,940,694 )
Net decrease in net assets resulting from capital share transactions
    (113,416,648 )     (72,792,928 )     (225,149 )     (1,765,998 )
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)

   
The Paradigm Fund
   
The Medical Fund
 
   
For the
         
For the
       
   
Six Months
   
For the
   
Six Months
   
For the
 
   
Ended
   
Year Ended
   
Ended
   
Year Ended
 
   
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
   
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2014
   
(Unaudited)
   
2014
 
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS —
                       
ADVISOR CLASS A:
                       
Proceeds from shares sold
  $ 7,338,782     $ 42,819,434     $ 393,966     $ 2,048,708  
Redemption fees
    279       2,758       36       374  
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends
                      5,220  
Cost of shares redeemed
    (19,288,635 )     (75,223,571 )     (453,925 )     (1,826,869 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions
    (11,949,574 )     (32,401,379 )     (59,923 )     227,433  
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS —
                               
ADVISOR CLASS C:
                               
Proceeds from shares sold
    6,975,317       13,393,108       79,240       141,764  
Redemption fees
          603              
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends
                      647  
Cost of shares redeemed
    (9,205,051 )     (14,361,754 )     (106,902 )     (120,479 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions
    (2,229,734 )     (968,043 )     (27,662 )     21,932  
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS —
                               
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS:
                               
Proceeds from shares sold
    35,491,119       106,804,359       N/A       N/A  
Redemption fees
    2,168       4,182       N/A       N/A  
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends
                N/A       N/A  
Cost of shares redeemed
    (45,543,729 )     (90,695,882 )     N/A       N/A  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions
    (10,050,442 )     16,112,659       N/A       N/A  
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN
                               
NET ASSETS:
    (100,208,467 )     (99,028,756 )     2,792,377       2,319,718  
NET ASSETS:
                               
Beginning of period
    1,175,302,470       1,274,331,226       27,085,117       24,765,399  
End of period*
  $ 1,075,094,003     $ 1,175,302,470     $ 29,877,494     $ 27,085,117  
*  Including undistributed net investment income (loss) of:
  $ (13,457,785 )   $ (7,237,393 )   $ 142,398     $ 67,272  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)

   
The Paradigm Fund
   
The Medical Fund
 
   
For the
         
For the
       
   
Six Months
   
For the
   
Six Months
   
For the
 
   
Ended
   
Year Ended
   
Ended
   
Year Ended
 
   
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
   
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2014
   
(Unaudited)
   
2014
 
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING —
                       
NO LOAD CLASS:
                       
Shares sold
    357,248       2,290,400       30,556       74,948  
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions
                      1,084  
Shares redeemed
    (3,580,905 )     (4,383,030 )     (37,425 )     (139,467 )
Net decrease in shares outstanding
    (3,223,657 )     (2,092,630 )     (6,869 )     (63,435 )
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING —
                               
ADVISOR CLASS A:
                               
Shares sold
    210,839       1,259,055       12,177       74,488  
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions
                      176  
Shares redeemed
    (559,483 )     (2,171,775 )     (14,195 )     (66,773 )
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding
    (348,644 )     (912,720 )     (2,018 )     7,891  
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING —
                               
ADVISOR CLASS C:
                               
Shares sold
    209,507       412,314       2,527       5,106  
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions
                      22  
Shares redeemed
    (280,645 )     (440,754 )     (3,318 )     (4,493 )
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding
    (71,138 )     (28,440 )     (791 )     635  
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING —
                               
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS:
                               
Shares sold
    999,443       3,053,557       N/A       N/A  
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions
                N/A       N/A  
Shares redeemed
    (1,290,389 )     (2,626,498 )     N/A       N/A  
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding
    (290,946 )     427,059       N/A       N/A  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)

   
The Small Cap
Opportunities Fund
   
The Market
Opportunities Fund
 
   
For the
         
For the
       
   
Six Months
   
For the
   
Six Months
   
For the
 
   
Ended
   
Year Ended
   
Ended
   
Year Ended
 
   
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
   
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2014
   
(Unaudited)
   
2014
 
OPERATIONS:
                       
Net investment loss
  $ (1,547,859 )   $ (3,680,400 )   $ (260,805 )   $ (411,679 )
Net realized gain on sale of investments and foreign currency
    16,643,551       22,542,735       2,539,801       4,069,744  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency
    993,234       (47,300,796 )     (1,105,977 )     (7,185,651 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
    16,088,926       (28,438,461 )     1,173,019       (3,527,586 )
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS —
                               
NO LOAD CLASS:
                               
Proceeds from shares sold
    3,768,921       194,445,896       367,193       8,010,235  
Redemption fees
    4,799       41,304             2,251  
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends
                       
Cost of shares redeemed
    (52,841,315 )     (200,815,126 )     (2,044,925 )     (15,752,146 )
Net decrease in net assets resulting from capital share transactions
    (49,067,595 )     (6,327,926 )     (1,677,732 )     (7,739,660 )
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS —
                               
ADVISOR CLASS A:
                               
Proceeds from shares sold
    1,806,012       23,756,168       258,746       2,637,530  
Redemption fees
    138       1,454       4        
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends
                       
Cost of shares redeemed
    (7,196,499 )     (18,170,301 )     (2,335,595 )     (4,968,036 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions
    (5,390,349 )     5,587,321       (2,076,845 )     (2,330,506 )
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS —
                               
ADVISOR CLASS C:
                               
Proceeds from shares sold
    917,192       9,629,115       74,265       697,027  
Redemption fees
          2,106             61  
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends
                       
Cost of shares redeemed
    (1,541,686 )     (2,801,727 )     (305,254 )     (774,680 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions
    (624,494 )     6,829,494       (230,989 )     (77,592 )
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)

   
The Small Cap
Opportunities Fund
   
The Market
Opportunities Fund
 
   
For the
         
For the
       
   
Six Months
   
For the
   
Six Months
   
For the
 
   
Ended
   
Year Ended
   
Ended
   
Year Ended
 
   
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
   
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2014
   
(Unaudited)
   
2014
 
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS —
                       
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS:
                       
Proceeds from shares sold
  $ 24,219,446     $ 69,362,018     $ 78,431     $ 2,345,012  
Redemption fees
    257       1,007              
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends
                       
Cost of shares redeemed
    (12,225,161 )     (41,890,144 )     (396,730 )     (859,118 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions
    11,994,542       27,472,881       (318,299 )     1,485,894  
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
    (26,998,970 )     5,123,309       (3,130,846 )     (12,189,450 )
NET ASSETS:
                               
Beginning of period
    353,020,487       347,897,178       54,351,610       66,541,060  
End of period*
  $ 326,021,517     $ 353,020,487     $ 51,220,764     $ 54,351,610  
*  Including undistributed net investment loss of:
  $ (3,112,169 )   $ (1,564,310 )   $ (877,038 )   $ (616,233 )
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)

   
The Small Cap
Opportunities Fund
   
The Market
Opportunities Fund
 
   
For the
         
For the
       
   
Six Months
   
For the
   
Six Months
   
For the
 
   
Ended
   
Year Ended
   
Ended
   
Year Ended
 
   
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
   
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2014
   
(Unaudited)
   
2014
 
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING —
                       
NO LOAD CLASS:
                       
Shares sold
    97,532       4,843,634       21,602       459,541  
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions
                       
Shares redeemed
    (1,381,631 )     (5,019,164 )     (120,387 )     (910,691 )
Net decrease in shares outstanding
    (1,284,099 )     (175,530 )     (98,785 )     (451,150 )
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING —
                               
ADVISOR CLASS A:
                               
Shares sold
    47,690       605,187       15,235       151,222  
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions
                       
Shares redeemed
    (190,706 )     (458,053 )     (141,041 )     (286,803 )
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding
    (143,016 )     147,134       (125,806 )     (135,581 )
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING —
                               
ADVISOR CLASS C:
                               
Shares sold
    25,052       251,012       4,471       40,997  
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions
                       
Shares redeemed
    (42,232 )     (72,816 )     (18,260 )     (45,433 )
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding
    (17,180 )     178,196       (13,789 )     (4,436 )
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING —
                               
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS:
                               
Shares sold
    618,723       1,719,477       4,675       133,749  
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions
                       
Shares redeemed
    (314,816 )     (1,046,919 )     (23,935 )     (50,621 )
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding
    303,907       672,558       (19,260 )     83,128  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)

   
The Alternative
Income Fund
   
The Multi-
Disciplinary Income Fund
 
   
For the
         
For the
       
   
Six Months
   
For the
   
Six Months
   
For the
 
   
Ended
   
Year Ended
   
Ended
   
Year Ended
 
   
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
   
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2014
   
(Unaudited)
   
2014
 
OPERATIONS:
                       
Net investment income (loss)
  $ 10,806     $ (33,516 )   $ 2,204,190     $ 3,337,411  
Net realized gain (loss) on sale of investments, foreign currency and written option contracts expired or closed
    918,374       470,836       (179,927 )     1,920,531  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, foreign currency and written options
    17,368       (108,927 )     337,457       (3,227,523 )
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
    946,548       328,393       2,361,720       2,030,419  
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS —
                               
NO LOAD CLASS:
                               
Net investment income
                (140,748 )     (455,480 )
Net realized gains
                (7,624 )     (248,972 )
Total distributions
                (148,372 )     (704,452 )
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS —
                               
ADVISOR CLASS A:
                               
Net investment income
                (159,092 )     (395,670 )
Net realized gains
                (9,565 )     (290,649 )
Total distributions
                (168,657 )     (686,319 )
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS —
                               
ADVISOR CLASS C:
                               
Net investment income
                (115,556 )     (218,512 )
Net realized gains
                (8,371 )     (209,535 )
Total distributions
                (123,927 )     (428,047 )
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS —
                               
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS:
                               
Net investment income
                (1,704,079 )     (2,149,325 )
Net realized gains
                (85,793 )     (1,730,722 )
Total distributions
                (1,789,872 )     (3,880,047 )
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS —
                               
NO LOAD CLASS:
                               
Proceeds from shares sold
    853,418       3,393,314       429,273       3,708,727  
Redemption fees
    2,004       446             37  
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends
                139,741       592,803  
Cost of shares redeemed
    (3,702,360 )     (7,189,252 )     (1,100,326 )     (13,631,910 )
Net decrease in net assets resulting from capital share transactions
    (2,846,938 )     (3,795,492 )     (531,312 )     (9,330,343 )
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)

   
The Alternative
Income Fund
   
The Multi-
Disciplinary Income Fund
 
   
For the
         
For the
       
   
Six Months
   
For the
   
Six Months
   
For the
 
   
Ended
   
Year Ended
   
Ended
   
Year Ended
 
   
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
   
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2014
   
(Unaudited)
   
2014
 
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS —
                       
ADVISOR CLASS A:
                       
Proceeds from shares sold
  $ 562,428     $ 2,345,454     $ 525,167     $ 3,461,056  
Redemption fees
          102       367       1,186  
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends
                153,809       630,746  
Cost of shares redeemed
    (266,711 )     (3,730,023 )     (1,387,861 )     (28,268,189 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions
    295,717       (1,384,467 )     (708,518 )     (24,175,201 )
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS —
                               
ADVISOR CLASS C:
                               
Proceeds from shares sold
    62,154       461,527       338,726       1,455,079  
Redemption fees
    488                   33  
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends
                115,996       409,715  
Cost of shares redeemed
    (165,662 )     (827,335 )     (562,326 )     (2,414,816 )
Net decrease in net assets resulting from capital share transactions
    (103,020 )     (365,808 )     (107,604 )     (549,989 )
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS —
                               
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS:
                               
Proceeds from shares sold
    2,383,807       23,588,431       20,738,590       107,173,887  
Redemption fees
    1,283       80              
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends
                1,788,741       3,872,607  
Cost of shares redeemed
    (3,928,011 )     (3,697,548 )     (15,163,287 )     (28,102,437 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions
    (1,542,921 )     19,890,963       7,364,044       82,944,057  
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
    (3,250,614 )     14,673,589       6,147,502       45,220,078  
NET ASSETS:
                               
Beginning of period
    38,135,805       23,462,216       135,379,594       90,159,516  
End of period*
  $ 34,885,191     $ 38,135,805     $ 141,527,096     $ 135,379,594  
* Including undistributed net investment income (loss) of:
  $ 10,806     $     $ (760,571 )   $ (845,286 )
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)

   
The Alternative
Income Fund
   
The Multi-
Disciplinary Income Fund
 
   
For the
         
For the
       
   
Six Months
   
For the
   
Six Months
   
For the
 
   
Ended
   
Year Ended
   
Ended
   
Year Ended
 
   
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
   
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2014
   
(Unaudited)
   
2014
 
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING —
                       
NO LOAD CLASS:
                       
Shares sold
    9,422       38,237       39,355       331,467  
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions
                12,889       53,691  
Shares redeemed
    (40,725 )     (80,966 )     (100,700 )     (1,222,512 )
Net decrease in shares outstanding
    (31,303 )     (42,729 )     (48,456 )     (837,354 )
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING —
                               
ADVISOR CLASS A:
                               
Shares sold
    6,176       26,310       48,215       310,268  
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions
                14,237       57,214  
Shares redeemed
    (2,981 )     (41,822 )     (127,603 )     (2,519,758 )
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding
    3,195       (15,512 )     (65,151 )     (2,152,276 )
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING —
                               
ADVISOR CLASS C:
                               
Shares sold
    711       5,282       31,322       130,823  
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions
                10,836       37,746  
Shares redeemed
    (1,910 )     (9,522 )     (52,067 )     (220,662 )
Net decrease in shares outstanding
    (1,199 )     (4,240 )     (9,909 )     (52,093 )
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING —
                               
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS:
                               
Shares sold
    25,841       261,887       1,891,659       9,538,510  
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions
                164,534       353,169  
Shares redeemed
    (42,857 )     (40,965 )     (1,381,169 )     (2,509,318 )
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding
    (17,016 )     220,922       675,024       7,382,361  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

1. Organization
 
Kinetics Mutual Funds, Inc. (the “Company”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and is incorporated in the State of Maryland. The Company is an open-end management investment company issuing its shares in series. One billion shares are authorized for the Company with a par value of $0.001 per share. The series of the Company presently authorized are The Internet Fund (“Internet”), The Global Fund (“Global”), The Paradigm Fund (“Paradigm”), The Medical Fund (“Medical”), The Small Cap Opportunities Fund (“Small Cap”), The Market Opportunities Fund (“Market Opportunities”), The Alternative Income Fund (“Alternative Income”), and The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund (“Multi-Disciplinary Income”). Investment operations of the Company began on October 21, 1996 (Internet), September 30, 1999 (Medical), December 31, 1999 (Global and Paradigm), March 20, 2000 (Small Cap), January 31, 2006 (Market Opportunities), June 29, 2007 (Alternative Income), and February 11, 2008 (Multi-Disciplinary Income). Each series, unlike many other investment companies which directly acquire and manage their own portfolios of securities, seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing all of its investable assets in a corresponding portfolio series (each a “Master Portfolio” and collectively the “Master Portfolios”) of Kinetics Portfolios Trust (the “Trust”).
 
On April 28, 2000 (January 31, 2006 with respect to Market Opportunities, June 29, 2007 with respect to Alternative Income, and February 11, 2008 with respect to Multi-Disciplinary Income), each series in the Company entered into a master-feeder fund structure. By entering into this structure, each series (each a “Feeder Fund” and collectively, the “Feeder Funds”) invested all of its assets in a corresponding Master Portfolio which had the same investment objective as the Feeder Fund. Each Master Portfolio has multiple feeder funds. Each Feeder Fund receives a proportionate amount of interest in the Master Portfolio equal to its relative contribution of capital. Thus, each Feeder Fund is allocated its portion of income, gains (losses) and expenses from the Master Portfolio.
 
 
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Each Feeder Fund’s respective interest in the corresponding Master Portfolio as of June 30, 2015 is as follows:

 
Interest in
Master Portfolio
Internet Fund
99.987%
Global Fund
99.916%
Paradigm Fund
98.960%
Medical Fund
99.879%
Small Cap Fund
99.987%
Market Opportunities Fund
99.968%
Alternative Income Fund
99.663%
Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund
99.888%
 
Prior to the conversion to a master-feeder fund structure on April 28, 2000, each then existing series conducted its own investment operations.
 
As of June 30, 2015 each of the Feeder Funds offers Advisor Class A shares. Advisor Class A shares are subject to an annual Rule 12b-1 fee of 0.25% of average daily net assets and a shareholder servicing fee of 0.25% of average daily net assets. The Advisor Class A shares are also subject to a front-end sales charge of 5.75%.
 
As of June 30, 2015, each of the Feeder Funds offers Advisor Class C shares. Advisor Class C shares are subject to an annual Rule 12b-1 fee of 0.75% of average daily net assets and a shareholder servicing fee of 0.25% of average daily net assets. If you sell your Advisor Class C shares within 12 months of purchase, you will have to pay a contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00%, which is applied to the NAV of the shares on the date of original purchase or on the date of redemption, whichever is less.
 
As of June 30, 2015, each of the Feeder Funds offers No Load Class shares. No Load Class shares are subject to a shareholder servicing fee of 0.25% of average daily net assets but do not have 12b-1 fees or a sales charge.
 
As of June 30, 2015 the Paradigm, Small Cap, Market Opportunities, Alternative Income, and Multi-Disciplinary Income Funds offer Institutional Class shares. Institutional Class shares are subject to a shareholder servicing fee of 0.20% of average daily net assets but do not have 12b-1 fees or a sales charge. The Adviser has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of the Institutional Class shareholder servicing fee in excess of 0.05%.
 
 
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Each class of shares for each Fund has identical rights and privileges except with respect to the Rule 12b-1 fees paid by the Advisor Class A and Advisor Class C shares, the front-end sales charge on the Advisor Class A shares, the contingent deferred sales charge on Class C, the shareholder servicing fees paid by the Advisor Class A, Advisor Class C, No Load Class and Institutional Class shares, voting rights on matters pertaining to a single class of shares and the exchange privileges of each class of shares. Shares of each Feeder Fund will assess a 2.00% redemption fee (with exceptions) on shares redeemed or exchanged within 30 days of purchase. Income, expenses (other than expenses attributable to a specific class), and realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments are allocated to each class based on its relative net assets.
 
Refer to the Master Portfolios’ financial statements to obtain information about the investment objective of the corresponding Feeder Fund. The financial statements of the Master Portfolios, including the portfolios of investments, are contained elsewhere in this report and should be read in conjunction with the Feeder Funds’ financial statements.
 
2. Significant Accounting Policies
 
Security Valuation
Master Portfolio securities that are listed on a U.S. securities exchange for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the last quoted sale price on the day the valuation is made. Price information on listed securities is taken from the exchange where the security is primarily traded. All equity securities that are traded using the National Association of Securities Dealers’ Automated Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) are valued using the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”). Foreign securities are valued by an independent pricing service. In the event market quotations are not readily available or if events occur that may materially affect the value of a particular security between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), “fair value” will be determined. Unlisted U.S. securities and listed U.S. securities not traded on the valuation date for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the last bid price. Exchange traded options are valued at the composite price, using the National Best Bid and Offer quotes (“NBBO”). NBBO consists of the highest bid price and lowest ask price across any of the exchanges on which an option is quoted, thus providing a view across the entire U.S. options marketplace. Composite option pricing calculates the mean of the highest bid price and lowest ask price across the exchanges where the option is traded. If
 
 
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the composite option price is not available, the mean between the highest bid and the lowest asked quotations at the close of the exchanges will be used. If none of the above are available, exchange traded options are valued at the last quoted sales price. Non-exchange traded options for which over-the-counter quotations are not readily available are valued at the mean of the current bid and asked prices. Debt obligations (including convertible securities) that are either investment grade or non-investment grade and irrespective of days to maturity will be valued as follows: Debt securities are valued at evaluated mean by one of the authorized third party pricing agents which rely on various valuation methodologies such as matrix pricing and other analytical pricing models as well as market transactions and dealer quotations. Investments in registered open-end investment companies other than exchange-traded funds are valued at their reported net asset value (“NAV”). Certain instruments such as repurchase agreements and demand notes, are traded at cost and there are no market values available for those instruments from third parties. Those instruments are priced at cost.
 
Other assets and securities for which no quotations are readily available (including restricted securities) will be valued in good faith at fair value using methods determined by the Board of Trustees of the Master Portfolios. In determining the fair value of a security, the Board of Trustees shall take into account the relevant factors and surrounding circumstances, which may include: (i) the nature and pricing history (if any) of the security; (ii) whether any dealer quotations for the security are available; (iii) possible valuation methodologies that could be used to determine the fair value of the security; (iv) the recommendation of the portfolio manager of the Portfolios with respect to the valuation of the security; (v) whether the same or similar securities are held by other funds managed by the Advisor or other funds and the method used to price the security in those funds; (vi) the extent to which the fair value to be determined for the security will result from the use of data or formula produced by third parties independent of the Advisor; and (vii) the liquidity or illiquidity of the market for the security; and (viii) the value of a foreign security traded on other foreign markets. At June 30, 2015, 0.00%, 0.00%, and 0.00% of the net assets of The Internet Portfolio, The Paradigm Portfolio and The Market Opportunities Portfolio, respectively, were fair valued securities. The other Master Portfolios did not hold any fair valued securities at June 30, 2015.
 
 
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June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
Repurchase Agreements
Each Master Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements with banks that are members of the Federal Reserve System or securities dealers who are members of a national securities exchange or are primary dealers in U.S. Government Securities. In connection with transactions in repurchase agreements, it is the Trust’s policy that the Master Portfolio receive, as collateral, securities whose market value, including accrued interest, at all times will be at least equal to 102% of the amount invested by the Master Portfolio in each repurchase agreement. If the seller defaults and the value of the collateral declines, realization of the collateral by the Master Portfolio may be delayed or limited.
 
Written Option Accounting
The Master Portfolios may write (sell) call or put options for trading or hedging purposes. When a Master Portfolio writes an option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Master Portfolio is included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset and an equivalent liability. The amount of the liability is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option written. By writing the option, the Master Portfolio may become obligated during the term of the option to deliver or purchase the securities underlying the option at the exercise price if the option is exercised. When an option expires on its stipulated expiration date or the Master Portfolio enters into a closing purchase transaction, the Master Portfolio realizes a gain or loss if the cost of the closing transaction differs from the premium received when the option was sold, without regard to any unrealized gain or loss on the underlying security, and the liability related to such option is eliminated. When an option is exercised, the premium originally received decreases the cost basis of the underlying security (or increases the proceeds on the security sold short) and the Master Portfolio realizes a gain or loss from the sale of the security (or closing of the short sale). As collateral for uncovered written options, the Master Portfolio is required under the 1940 Act to maintain assets consisting of cash, cash equivalents or liquid securities. This collateral is required to be adjusted daily to reflect the exercise price of the purchase obligation for put options or the market value of the instrument underlying the contract for call options.
 
Foreign Currency Translations
The books and records of the Master Portfolios are maintained in U.S. dollars. For the Master Portfolios, foreign currency transactions are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis: (i) market values of investment securities and
 
 
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
other assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate of such currencies against the U.S. dollar, as provided by an approved pricing service, and (ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The Master Portfolios do not isolate and treat as ordinary income that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the exchange rate from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held during the period. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments. However, for federal income tax purposes, the Master Portfolios do isolate and treat as ordinary income the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates arising from actual foreign currency transactions and the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates arising between trade date and settlement date.
 
Restricted and Illiquid Securities
The Master Portfolios may invest in restricted securities. These securities are valued by the Master Portfolios after giving due consideration to pertinent factors including recent private sales, market conditions and the issuer’s financial performance. The Master Portfolios have no right to require registration of unregistered securities. At June 30, 2015, the following Master Portfolios held securities restricted to institutional investors (144A securities):

   
Market Value
 
Percentage of
Net Assets
The Alternative Income Portfolio
  $ 653,891       1.87 %
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio
    28,025,286       19.66 %
 
An illiquid asset is any asset which may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days at approximately the value at which a Master Portfolio has valued the investment. At June 30, 2015, the following Master Portfolios held illiquid securities:

   
Market Value
 
Percentage of
Net Assets
The Internet Portfolio
  $ *     0.00 %
The Paradigm Portfolio
    *     0.00 %
The Market Opportunities Portfolio
    *     0.00 %
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio
    332,500       0.23 %
   
* Amount is less than $0.50.
 
 
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
When-Issued Securities
The Master Portfolios may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. Although the purchase amounts of these securities are established at the time the purchaser enters into the agreement, these securities may be delivered and paid for at a future date. The Master Portfolios record purchases of when-issued securities and reflect the values of such securities in determining net asset value in the same manner as other portfolio securities. The Master Portfolios maintain at all times cash or other liquid assets in an amount at least equal to the amount of outstanding commitments for when-issued securities.
 
Securities Lending
Each Master Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to broker-dealers by entering directly into lending arrangements with such broker-dealers or indirectly through repurchase agreements with respect to no more than 331/3% of the total assets of each Master Portfolio (including any collateral posted) or 50% of the total assets of each Master Portfolio (excluding any collateral posted). Securities lending and repurchase transactions will be fully collateralized at all times with cash and/or short-term debt obligations. The Master Portfolios receive interest on the collateral received as well as a fee for the securities loaned.
 
Expense Allocation
Common expenses incurred by Feeder Funds are allocated among the Feeder Funds (i) based upon relative average net assets, (ii) as incurred on a specific identification basis, or (iii) equally among the Feeder Funds, depending on the nature of the expenditure.
 
Each Feeder Fund records its proportionate share of the corresponding Master Portfolio’s expenses on a daily basis. In addition, each Feeder Fund accrues its own separate expenses. Any cap on expenses includes Feeder Fund-specific expenses as well as the expenses allocated from the Master Portfolio.
 
Federal Income Taxes
Each Master Portfolio will be treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes. As such, each investor in the Master Portfolio via its investment in a Feeder Fund will be subject to taxation on its share of the Master Portfolio’s ordinary income and capital gains. It is intended that the Master Portfolio’s
 
 
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
assets will be managed so an investor in the Master Portfolio via its investment in a Feeder Fund can satisfy the requirements of subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code.
 
It is the Feeder Funds’ policy to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and the Feeder Funds intend to distribute investment company net taxable income and net capital gains to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is recorded.
 
Dividends from net investment income and distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, will be declared and paid at least annually. The character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from the characterization for federal income tax purposes due to differences in the recognition of income, expenses and gain items for financial statement and tax purposes. Additionally, the Feeder Funds may utilize earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares as part of the dividends paid deduction for income tax purposes. Where appropriate, reclassifications between capital accounts are made for such differences that are permanent in nature.
 
There is no tax liability resulting from unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns. As of June 30, 2015, open tax years include the tax years ended December 31, 2011 through 2014. The Funds are also not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next six months.
 
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Other
Realized gains and losses on the sale of investments are calculated on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is accounted for on the accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and discounts on the interest method. Other noncash dividends are recognized as investment income at the fair value of the property received.
 
 
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the Company’s understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates.
 
3.  Investment Adviser
 
The Trust has entered into Investment Advisory Agreements (the “Agreements”) with Kinetics Asset Management LLC (the “Adviser”), with whom certain Officers and trustees of the Trust are affiliated, to furnish investment advisory services to the Master Portfolios. The Adviser is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Horizon Kinetics LLC. Under the terms of the Agreements, the Master Portfolios, except the Alternative Income Portfolio, compensate the Adviser for its management services at the annual rate of 1.25% of each Master Portfolio’s average daily net assets. The Alternative Income Portfolio compensates the Adviser for its management services at the annual rate of 0.90% of the Master Portfolio’s average daily net assets.
 
The Adviser has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its advisory fee and/or reimburse certain operating expenses as deemed appropriate through at least May 1, 2016. The Adviser may discontinue the voluntary waiver/reimbursement at any time after May 1, 2016; these waivers/reimbursements are not subject to recapture.
 
For the period ended June 30, 2015, the rate earned by the Adviser from the Master Portfolios and the waived fees/reimbursed expenses for the Feeder Funds are as follows:

   
The Internet
Fund
   
The Global
Fund
 
Annual Advisory Rate
    1.25%       1.25%  
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser through voluntary waiver
  $     $ 61,380  
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser through institutional class shareholder servicing fee waiver
  $     $  

   
The Paradigm
Fund
   
The Medical
Fund
 
Annual Advisory Rate
    1.25%       1.25%  
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser through voluntary waiver
  $ 381,683     $ 86,294  
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser through institutional class shareholder servicing fee waiver
  $ 262,431     $  
 
 
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    The Small Cap
Opportunities
Fund
    The Market
Opportunities
Fund
 
Annual Advisory Rate
    1.25%       1.25%  
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser through voluntary waiver
  $ 147,770     $ 63,925  
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser through institutional class shareholder servicing fee waiver
  $ 53,175     $ 2,172  

    The Alternative
Income
Fund
    The Multi-
Disciplinary Income
Fund
 
Annual Advisory Rate
    0.90%       1.25%  
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser through voluntary waiver
  $ 146,096     $ 197,371  
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser through institutional class shareholder servicing fee waiver
  $ 19,647     $ 80,693  
 
The Adviser receives a shareholder servicing fee from the No Load Class, Advisor Class A and Advisor Class C shares of a Feeder Fund pursuant to a Shareholder Servicing Agreement in the amount equal to 0.25% of the Feeder Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to No Load Class, Advisor Class A and Advisor Class C shares, respectively. For the Institutional Class, the Adviser receives a shareholder servicing fee pursuant to a shareholder servicing agreement in the amount equal to 0.20% of a Feeder Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Institutional Class shares. At this time, the Adviser has contractually agreed to waive and/or reimburse the portion of the Institutional Class shareholder servicing fee in excess of 0.05% of a Feeder Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Institutional Class shares until at least May 1, 2016. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Adviser waived amounts depicted in the above table in shareholder servicing fees for the Institutional Class of the Paradigm, Small Cap, Market Opportunities, Alternative Income, and Multi-Disciplinary Income Funds.

   
Shareholder Servicing
Expenses for six months
ended June 30, 2015
   
   
The Internet Fund
 
$
188,500
 
The Global Fund
   
11,119
 
The Paradigm Fund
   
1,319,796
 
The Medical Fund
   
36,401
 
The Small Cap Opportunities Fund
   
402,252
 
The Market Opportunities Fund
   
64,667
 
The Alternative Income Fund
   
38,693
 
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund
   
147,875
 
 
 
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
The Adviser is responsible for paying a portion of these shareholder servicing fees to various agents that have a written shareholder servicing agreement with the Adviser and that perform shareholder servicing functions and maintenance of shareholder accounts on behalf of their clients who own shares of the Feeder Funds.
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Feeder Funds were allocated $13,000 for the services of the Chief Compliance Officer employed by the Adviser.
 
The Company, on behalf of the Feeder Funds, has adopted two Retail Distribution Plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the “12b-1 Plans”). One Plan is for Advisor Class A shares, while the other Plan is for Advisor Class C shares. Under the 12b-1 Plan for Advisor Class A shares, Advisor Class A shares may pay up to an annual rate of 0.50% of the average daily net asset value of Advisor Class A shares to the Distributor or other qualified recipients under the 12b-1 Plan. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, payments under the 12b-1 Plan for the Advisor Class A shares of the Internet, Global, Paradigm, Medical, Small Cap, Market Opportunities, Alternative Income, and Multi-Disciplinary Income Funds were limited to 0.25% of the average daily net asset value of such shares of such Funds. Under the second Plan, Advisor Class C shares pay an annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net asset value of such shares.

   
12b-1 Expenses
for six months
ended June 30, 2015
 
   
Advisor Class A
   
Advisor Class C
 
The Internet Fund
  $ 5,851     $ 4,031  
The Global Fund
    619       6,613  
The Paradigm Fund
    213,917       515,287  
The Medical Fund
    6,068       2,509  
The Small Cap Opportunities Fund
    28,894       48,613  
The Market Opportunities Fund
    9,204       19,230  
The Alternative Income Fund
    1,877       5,362  
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund
    15,085       39,006  
 
 
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
Kinetics Funds Distributor, LLC (the “Distributor”) acts as the Funds’ principal underwriter in a continuous public offering of the Funds’ shares. The Distributor is an affiliate of the Adviser.

     
Distributor Sales
Load Fees for
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
     
     
     
     
The Internet Fund
 
$
49
 
The Global Fund
   
 
The Paradigm Fund
   
14,844
 
The Medical Fund
   
1,488
 
The Small Cap Opportunities Fund
   
2,761
 
The Market Opportunities Fund
   
312
 
The Alternative Income Fund
   
1,569
 
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund
   
419
 
 
4. Reclassification of Capital Accounts
 
GAAP requires that certain components of net assets relating to permanent differences be reclassified between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value per share. For the year ended December 31, 2014, each Feeder Fund recorded the following reclassifications to the accounts listed below:

   
INCREASE/(DECREASE)
 
   
Accumulated
             
   
Net
   
Accumulated
       
   
Investment
   
Net Realized
       
   
Income
   
Gain
       
   
(Loss)
   
(Loss)
   
Paid In Capital
 
The Internet Fund
  $ 2,283,475     $ (3,694,096 )   $ 1,410,621  
The Global Fund
    93,029       3,671       (96,700 )
The Paradigm Fund
    15,888,600       (48,133 )     (15,840,467 )
The Medical Fund
    26       (26 )      
The Small Cap Opportunities Fund
    3,661,748       9,388       (3,671,136 )
The Market Opportunities Fund
    429,934       250,208       (680,142 )
The Alternative Income Fund
    33,516             (33,516 )
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund
    (28,549 )     28,549        
 
5. Income Taxes
 
At December 31, 2014, the Internet, Global, Paradigm, Medical, Small Cap, Market Opportunities, Alternative Income, and Multi-Disciplinary Income Funds had $0, $0, $0, $163,939, $0, $0, $0, and $113,181, respectively, of undistributed net investment income on a tax basis.
 
 
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
At December 31, 2014, the Internet and Medical Funds had $3,886,897 and $242,334, respectively, of accumulated net realized gains on a tax basis.
 
At December 31, 2014, the Feeder Funds had accumulated net realized capital loss carryforwards expiring in the following years:

   
2018
   
2017
   
2016
 
Internet
  $     $     $  
Global
          (42,250 )      
Paradigm
    (115,786,082 )     (445,505,345 )     (171,733,296 )
Medical
                 
Small Cap
    (8,224,702 )     (96,486,615 )     (31,007,116 )
Market Opportunities
    (2,108,533 )     (6,623,055 )     (12,715,065 )
Alternative Income
    (2,203,647 )     (4,868,599 )     (483,616 )
Multi-Disciplinary Income
                 
 
As a result of the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Modernization Act”), losses incurred in this fiscal year and beyond retain their character, short-term or long-term, have no expiration date and are utilized prior to capital loss carryforwards accumulated before the enactment of the Modernization Act.
 
For the year ended December 31, 2014, the following Feeder Funds utilized capital loss carryforwards:

   
Capital Loss
Carryforward
   
Global
 
$
319,581
 
Paradigm
   
35,792,871
 
Medical
   
342,501
 
Small Cap
   
22,539,948
 
Market Opportunities
   
3,893,801
 
Alternative Income
   
503,501
 
 
 
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
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At December 31, 2014, the following Feeder Funds deferred, on a tax basis, post-October losses:

   
Late Year
   
Post-October
 
   
Ordinary
   
Capital Loss
 
   
Loss Deferral
   
Deferral
 
Internet
  $     $  
Global
    (498 )      
Paradigm
    (358,026 )      
Medical
           
Small Cap
    (211,011 )      
Market Opportunities
    (82,218 )      
Alternative Income
           
Multi-Disciplinary Income
          (172,818 )
 
The tax components of dividends paid during the six months ended June 30, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2014 are:

   
Internet
   
Global
 
   
Ordinary
   
Long-Term
   
Ordinary
   
Long-Term
 
   
Income
   
Capital Gains
   
Income
   
Capital Gains
 
   
Distribution
   
Distribution
   
Distribution
   
Distribution
 
2015
  $     $     $     $  
2014
  $     $ 8,349,038     $     $ 939  

   
Paradigm
   
Medical
 
   
Ordinary
   
Long-Term
   
Ordinary
   
Long-Term
 
   
Income
   
Capital Gains
   
Income
   
Capital Gains
 
   
Distribution
   
Distribution
   
Distribution
   
Distribution
 
2015
  $     $     $     $  
2014
  $     $     $     $ 41,984  

   
Small Cap
   
Market Opportunities
 
   
Ordinary
   
Long-Term
   
Ordinary
   
Long-Term
 
   
Income
   
Capital Gains
   
Income
   
Capital Gains
 
   
Distribution
   
Distribution
   
Distribution
   
Distribution
 
2015
  $     $     $     $  
2014
  $     $     $     $  

   
Alternative Income
   
Multi-Disciplinary Income
 
   
Ordinary
   
Long-Term
   
Ordinary
   
Long-Term
 
   
Income
   
Capital Gains
   
Income
   
Capital Gains
 
   
Distribution
   
Distribution
   
Distribution
   
Distribution
 
2015
  $     $     $ 2,230,828     $  
2014
  $     $     $ 5,680,986     $ 17,879  
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
6. Tax Information
 
The Funds did not designate any net investment income as qualified dividend income under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003.
 
The Internet, Global, Paradigm, Medical, Small Cap, Market Opportunities, Alternative Income, and Multi-Disciplinary Income Funds hereby designate 0%, 0%, 0%, 0%, 0%, 0%, 0% and 99.69%, respectively, as ordinary income distributions and 100%, 100%, 100% and 0.3%, respectively, for the Internet, Global, Medical and Multi-Disciplinary Income Funds as long-term capital gain distributions for the purposes of the dividends paid deduction, which include earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on redemptions of Fund shares.
 
For corporate shareholders in the Feeder Funds, there was no ordinary dividend income distributed for the year ended December 31, 2014 which was designated as qualifying for the dividends-received deduction. The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund designates 94% of its ordinary income distributions for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 as interest-related dividends under Internal Revenue Code Section 871(k)(l)(C).
 
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund designates 43% of its ordinary income distribution as a short-term capital gain distribution under Internal Revenue Code Section 871(k)(2)(C).
 
7. Information about Proxy Voting
 
Information regarding how the Company and the Master Portfolios vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request by calling toll-free at 1-800-930-3828 or by accessing the Company’s website at www.kineticsfunds.com and by accessing the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Feeder Funds and the Master Portfolios voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve month period ended June 30, is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll-free at 1-800-930-3828 or by accessing the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
8. Information about the Portfolio Holdings
 
The Feeder Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings for their first and third fiscal quarters with the SEC on Form N-Q. The Feeder Funds’ Form N-Q is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll-free at 1-800-930-3828. Furthermore, you can obtain the Form N-Q on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Finally, the Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
 
9. Subsequent Events
 
In preparing these financial statements, management has evaluated Fund related events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the financial statements were issued. There were no events or translations that occurred during the period that materially impacted the amounts or disclosures in the Funds’ financial statements.
 
10. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standard Board issued ASU No. 2014-11 “Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures.” ASU No. 2014-11 makes limited changes to the accounting for repurchase agreements, clarifies when repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions should be accounted for as secured borrowings, and requires additional disclosures regarding these types of transactions. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2014, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is currently evaluating the impact these disclosures will have on the Funds’ financial statement disclosures.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights

   
The Internet Fund
 
   
No Load Class
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 
PER SHARE DATA:(1)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 56.08     $ 59.27     $ 43.18     $ 36.26     $ 37.25     $ 30.74  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment loss(2)
    (0.39 )     (0.77 )     (0.67 )     (0.15 )     (0.37 )     (0.28 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    0.74       0.69       19.78       8.56       (0.37 )     6.79  
Total from investment operations
    0.35       (0.08 )     19.11       8.41       (0.74 )     6.51  
Redemption Fees
    0.00 (3)     0.01       0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net realized gains
          (3.12 )     (3.02 )     (1.49 )     (0.25 )      
Total distributions
          (3.12 )     (3.02 )     (1.49 )     (0.25 )      
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 56.43     $ 56.08     $ 59.27     $ 43.18     $ 36.26     $ 37.25  
Total return
    0.62 %(4)     (0.16 )%     44.28 %     23.24 %     (1.98 )%     21.18 %
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 140,218     $ 151,200     $ 172,332     $ 155,036     $ 103,828     $ 113,085  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    1.81 %(5)     1.78 %     1.84 %     1.94 %     1.94 %     1.95 %
After expense reimbursement(6)
    1.81 %(5)     1.78 %     1.84 %     1.89 %     1.89 %     1.89 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    (1.39 )%(5)     (1.34 )%     (1.30 )%     (0.41 )%     (0.99 )%     (0.91 )%
After expense reimbursement(6)
    (1.39 )%(5)     (1.34 )%     (1.30 )%     (0.36 )%     (0.94 )%     (0.85 )%
Portfolio turnover rate(7)
    0 %     1 %     8 %     9 %     32 %     12 %
   
(1)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(2)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(3)
Amount calculated is less than $0.005.
(4)
Not annualized.
(5)
Annualized.
(6)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(7)
Portfolio turnover of The Internet Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)

   
The Internet Fund
 
   
Advisor Class A
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 
PER SHARE DATA:(1)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 54.51     $ 57.84     $ 42.30     $ 35.63     $ 36.69     $ 30.35  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment loss(2)
    (0.45 )     (0.89 )     (0.81 )     (0.24 )     (0.46 )     (0.36 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    0.73       0.68       19.36       8.40       (0.36 )     6.70  
Total from investment operations
    0.28       (0.21 )     18.55       8.16       (0.82 )     6.34  
Redemption Fees
          0.00 (3)     0.01             0.01       0.00 (3)
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net realized gains
          (3.12 )     (3.02 )     (1.49 )     (0.25 )      
Total distributions
          (3.12 )     (3.02 )     (1.49 )     (0.25 )      
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 54.79     $ 54.51     $ 57.84     $ 42.30     $ 35.63     $ 36.69  
Total return(4)
    0.51 %(5)     (0.41 )%     43.94 %     22.92 %     (2.20 )%     20.89 %
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 3,991     $ 5,143     $ 5,506     $ 1,379     $ 1,050     $ 1,892  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    2.06 %(6)     2.03 %     2.09 %     2.19 %     2.19 %     2.20 %
After expense reimbursement(7)
    2.06 %(6)     2.03 %     2.09 %     2.14 %     2.14 %     2.14 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    (1.64 )%(6)     (1.59 )%     (1.55 )%     (0.66 )%     (1.24 )%     (1.16 )%
After expense reimbursement(7)
    (1.64 )%(6)     (1.59 )%     (1.55 )%     (0.61 )%     (1.19 )%     (1.10 )%
Portfolio turnover rate(8)
    0 %     1 %     8 %     9 %     32 %     12 %
   
(1)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(2)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(3)
Amount calculated is less than $0.005.
(4)
The total return calculation does not reflect the 5.75% front end sales charge on Advisor Class A shares.
(5)
Not annualized.
(6)
Annualized.
(7)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(8)
Portfolio turnover of The Internet Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)

   
The Internet Fund
 
   
Advisor Class C
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 
PER SHARE DATA:(1)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 51.81     $ 55.38     $ 40.79     $ 34.58     $ 35.79     $ 29.76  
Income from Investment
                                               
Operations:
                                               
Net investment loss(2)
    (0.56 )     (1.11 )     (1.03 )     (0.43 )     (0.63 )     (0.51 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    0.69       0.64       18.64       8.13       (0.34 )     6.54  
Total from investment operations
    0.13       (0.47 )     17.61       7.70       (0.97 )     6.03  
Redemption Fees
          0.02                   0.01        
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net realized gains
          (3.12 )     (3.02 )     (1.49 )     (0.25 )      
Total distributions
          (3.12 )     (3.02 )     (1.49 )     (0.25 )      
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 51.94     $ 51.81     $ 55.38     $ 40.79     $ 34.58     $ 35.79  
Total return
    0.25 %(3)     (0.86 )%     43.20 %     22.32 %     (2.67 )%     20.26 %
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 1,009     $ 1,105     $ 913     $ 185     $ 103     $ 196  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    2.56 %(4)     2.53 %     2.59 %     2.69 %     2.69 %     2.70 %
After expense reimbursement(5).
    2.56 %(4)     2.53 %     2.59 %     2.64 %     2.64 %     2.64 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    (2.14 )%(4)     (2.09 )%     (2.05 )%     (1.16 )%     (1.74 )%     (1.66 )%
After expense reimbursement(5)
    (2.14 )%(4)     (2.09 )%     (2.05 )%     (1.11 )%     (1.69 )%     (1.60 )%
Portfolio turnover rate(6)
    0 %     1 %     8 %     9 %     32 %     12 %
   
(1)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(2)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(3)
Not annualized.
(4)
Annualized.
(5)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(6)
Portfolio turnover of The Internet Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)

   
The Global Fund
 
   
No Load Class
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 
PER SHARE DATA:(1)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 5.33     $ 6.05     $ 4.71     $ 3.92     $ 4.67     $ 3.92  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)(2)
    (0.01 )     (0.02 )     0.01       0.03       0.06       0.02  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    0.16       (0.70 )     1.34       0.88       (0.78 )     0.78  
Total from investment operations
    0.15       (0.72 )     1.35       0.91       (0.72 )     0.80  
Redemption Fees(3)
    0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00  
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
                (0.01 )     (0.12 )     (0.03 )     (0.05 )
From net realized gains
          (0.00 )(3)                        
Total distributions
          (0.00 )(3)     (0.01 )     (0.12 )     (0.03 )     (0.05 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 5.48     $ 5.33     $ 6.05     $ 4.71     $ 3.92     $ 4.67  
Total return
    2.81 %(4)     (11.89 )%     28.59 %     23.16 %     (15.41 )%     20.30 %
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 6,397     $ 6,771     $ 8,705     $ 5,069     $ 3,631     $ 4,541  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    2.77 %(5)     2.61 %     2.83 %     3.38 %     3.94 %     4.17 %
After expense reimbursement(6)
    1.39 %(5)     1.39 %     1.39 %     1.39 %     1.39 %     1.39 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    (1.85 )%(5)     (1.54 )%     (1.22 )%     (1.22 )%     (1.11 )%     (2.26 )%
After expense reimbursement(6)
    (0.47 )%(5)     (0.32 )%     0.22 %     0.77 %     1.44 %     0.52 %
Portfolio turnover rate(7)
    4 %     14 %     15 %     23 %     135 %     122 %
   
(1)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(2)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(3)
Amount calculated is less than $0.005.
(4)
Not annualized.
(5)
Annualized.
(6)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(7)
Portfolio turnover of The Global Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)

   
The Global Fund
 
   
Advisor Class A
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 
PER SHARE DATA:(1)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 5.31     $ 6.03     $ 4.71     $ 3.92     $ 4.68     $ 3.93  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)(2)
    (0.02 )     (0.03 )     (0.00 )(3)     0.02       0.05       0.01  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    0.17       (0.70 )     1.33       0.88       (0.78 )     0.78  
Total from investment operations
    0.15       (0.73 )     1.33       0.90       (0.73 )     0.79  
Redemption Fees
          0.01       0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
                (0.01 )     (0.11 )     (0.03 )     (0.04 )
From net realized gains
          (0.00 )(3)                        
Total distributions
          (0.00 )(3)     (0.01 )     (0.11 )     (0.03 )     (0.04 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 5.46     $ 5.31     $ 6.03     $ 4.71     $ 3.92     $ 4.68  
Total return(4)
    2.82 %(5)     (11.93 )%     28.16 %     22.94 %     (15.59 )%     20.04 %
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 502     $ 497     $ 1,992     $ 1,093     $ 392     $ 707  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    3.02 %(6)     2.86 %     3.08 %     3.63 %     4.19 %     4.42 %
After expense reimbursement(7)
    1.64 %(6)     1.64 %     1.64 %     1.64 %     1.64 %     1.64 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    (2.10 )%(6)     (1.79 )%     (1.47 )%     (1.47 )%     (1.36 )%     (2.51 )%
After expense reimbursement(7)
    (0.72 )%(6)     (0.57 )%     (0.03 )%     0.52 %     1.19 %     0.27 %
Portfolio turnover rate(8)
    4 %     14 %     15 %     23 %     135 %     122 %
   
(1)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(2)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(3)
Amount calculated is less than $0.005.
(4)
The total return calculation does not reflect the 5.75% front end sales charge on Advisor Class A shares.
(5)
Not annualized.
(6)
Annualized.
(7)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(8)
Portfolio turnover of The Global Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)

   
The Global Fund
 
   
Advisor Class C
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 
PER SHARE DATA:(1)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 5.16     $ 5.90     $ 4.62     $ 3.87     $ 4.64     $ 3.90  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)(2)
    (0.03 )     (0.06 )     (0.03 )     0.00 (3)     0.03       (0.01 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    0.16       (0.68 )     1.32       0.85       (0.77 )     0.77  
Total from investment operations
    0.13       (0.74 )     1.29       0.85       (0.74 )     0.76  
Redemption Fees
          0.00 (3)                        
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
                (0.01 )     (0.10 )     (0.03 )     (0.02 )
From net realized gains
          (0.00 )(3)                        
Total distributions
          (0.00 )(3)     (0.01 )     (0.10 )     (0.03 )     (0.02 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 5.29     $ 5.16     $ 5.90     $ 4.62     $ 3.87     $ 4.64  
Total return
    2.33 %(4)     (12.53 )%     27.84 %     22.04 %     (15.94 )%     19.24 %
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 1,858     $ 1,608     $ 1,523     $ 383     $ 111     $ 64  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    3.52 %(5)     3.36 %     3.58 %     4.13 %     4.69 %     4.92 %
After expense reimbursement(6)
    2.14 %(5)     2.14 %     2.14 %     2.14 %     2.14 %     2.14 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    (2.60 )%(5)     (2.29 )%     (1.97 )%     (1.97 )%     (1.86 )%     (3.01 )%
After expense reimbursement(6)
    (1.22 )%(5)     (1.07 )%     (0.53 )%     0.02 %     0.69 %     (0.23 )%
Portfolio turnover rate(7)
    4 %     14 %     15 %     23 %     135 %     122 %
   
(1)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(2)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(3)
Amount calculated is less than $0.005.
(4)
Not annualized.
(5)
Annualized.
(6)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(7)
Portfolio turnover of The Global Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)

   
The Paradigm Fund
 
   
No Load Class
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 
PER SHARE DATA:(1)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 34.08     $ 34.35     $ 23.99     $ 19.81     $ 23.31     $ 20.18  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)(2)
    (0.18 )     (0.36 )     (0.15 )     0.05       0.02       0.11  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    1.28       0.09       10.72       4.25       (3.34 )     3.39  
Total from investment operations
    1.10       (0.27 )     10.57       4.30       (3.32 )     3.50  
Redemption Fees(3)
    0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00  
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
                (0.21 )     (0.12 )     (0.18 )     (0.37 )
Total distributions
                (0.21 )     (0.12 )     (0.18 )     (0.37 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 35.18     $ 34.08     $ 34.35     $ 23.99     $ 19.81     $ 23.31  
Total return
    3.23 %(4)     (0.79 )%     44.07 %     21.78 %     (14.27 )%     17.37 %
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 425,265     $ 521,738     $ 597,746     $ 416,696     $ 430,528     $ 687,056  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    1.71 %(5)     1.68 %     1.72 %     1.78 %     1.78 %     1.76 %
After expense reimbursement(6)
    1.64 %(5)     1.64 %     1.64 %     1.64 %     1.64 %     1.64 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    (1.11 )%(5)     (1.06 )%     (0.60 )%     0.08 %     (0.03 )%     0.43 %
After expense reimbursement(6)
    (1.04 )%(5)     (1.02 )%     (0.52 )%     0.22 %     0.11 %     0.55 %
Portfolio turnover rate(7)
    1 %     7 %     4 %     6 %     58 %     7 %
   
(1)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(2)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(3)
Amount calculated is less than $0.005.
(4)
Not annualized.
(5)
Annualized.
(6)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(7)
Portfolio turnover of The Paradigm Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)

   
The Paradigm Fund
 
   
Advisor Class A
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 
PER SHARE DATA:(1)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 33.39     $ 33.74     $ 23.59     $ 19.45     $ 22.95     $ 19.88  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)(2)
    (0.22 )     (0.43 )     (0.22 )     (0.01 )     (0.03 )     0.06  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    1.26       0.08       10.53       4.18       (3.29 )     3.33  
Total from investment operations
    1.04       (0.35 )     10.31       4.17       (3.32 )     3.39  
Redemption Fees(3)
    0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00  
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
                (0.16 )     (0.03 )     (0.18 )     (0.32 )
Total distributions
                (0.16 )     (0.03 )     (0.18 )     (0.32 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 34.43     $ 33.39     $ 33.74     $ 23.59     $ 19.45     $ 22.95  
Total return(4)
    3.11 %(5)     (1.04 )%     43.70 %     21.49 %     (14.49 )%     17.11 %
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 165,328     $ 171,958     $ 204,548     $ 135,747     $ 146,939     $ 226,264  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    1.96 %(6)     1.93 %     1.97 %     2.03 %     2.03 %     2.01 %
After expense reimbursement(7)
    1.89 %(6)     1.89 %     1.89 %     1.89 %     1.89 %     1.89 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    (1.36 )%(6)     (1.31 )%     (0.85 )%     (0.17 )%     (0.28 )%     0.18 %
After expense reimbursement(7)
    (1.29 )%(6)     (1.27 )%     (0.77 )%     (0.03 )%     (0.14 )%     0.30 %
Portfolio turnover rate(8)
    1 %     7 %     4 %     6 %     58 %     7 %
   
(1)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(2)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(3)
Amount calculated is less than $0.005.
(4)
The total return calculation does not reflect the 5.75% front end sales charge on Advisor Class A shares.
(5)
Not annualized.
(6)
Annualized.
(7)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(8)
Portfolio turnover of The Paradigm Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)

   
The Paradigm Fund
 
   
Advisor Class C
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 
PER SHARE DATA:(1)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 31.88     $ 32.38     $ 22.66     $ 18.76     $ 22.25     $ 19.33  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment loss(2)
    (0.29 )     (0.58 )     (0.35 )     (0.11 )     (0.14 )     (0.04 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    1.21       0.08       10.10       4.01       (3.17 )     3.22  
Total from investment operations
    0.92       (0.50 )     9.75       3.90       (3.31 )     3.18  
Redemption Fees
          0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
                (0.03 )           (0.18 )     (0.26 )
Total distributions
                (0.03 )           (0.18 )     (0.26 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 32.80     $ 31.88     $ 32.38     $ 22.66     $ 18.76     $ 22.25  
Total return
    2.89 %(4)     (1.54 )%     43.01 %     20.85 %     (14.90 )%     16.45 %
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 136,877     $ 135,333     $ 138,355     $ 101,405     $ 102,534     $ 152,571  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    2.46 %(5)     2.43 %     2.47 %     2.53 %     2.53 %     2.51 %
After expense reimbursement(6)
    2.39 %(5)     2.39 %     2.39 %     2.39 %     2.39 %     2.39 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    (1.86 )%(5)     (1.81 )%     (1.35 )%     (0.67 )%     (0.78 )%     (0.32 )%
After expense reimbursement(6)
    (1.79 )%(5)     (1.77 )%     (1.27 )%     (0.53 )%     (0.64 )%     (0.20 )%
Portfolio turnover rate(7)
    1 %     7 %     4 %     6 %     58 %     7 %
   
(1)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(2)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(3)
Amount calculated is less than $0.005.
(4)
Not annualized.
(5)
Annualized.
(6)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(7)
Portfolio turnover of The Paradigm Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)

   
The Paradigm Fund
 
   
Institutional Class
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 
PER SHARE DATA:(1)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 34.08     $ 34.28     $ 23.93     $ 19.79     $ 23.25     $ 20.13  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)(2)
    (0.15 )     (0.29 )     (0.09 )     0.10       0.07       0.16  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    1.29       0.09       10.70       4.24       (3.35 )     3.38  
Total from investment operations
    1.14       (0.20 )     10.61       4.34       (3.28 )     3.54  
Redemption Fees(3)
    0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00  
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
                (0.26 )     (0.20 )     (0.18 )     (0.42 )
Total distributions
                (0.26 )     (0.20 )     (0.18 )     (0.42 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 35.22     $ 34.08     $ 34.28     $ 23.93     $ 19.79     $ 23.25  
Total return
    3.37 %(4)     (0.61 )%     44.40 %     21.99 %     (14.13 )%     17.62 %
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 347,624     $ 346,273     $ 333,682     $ 192,478     $ 134,309     $ 142,261  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    1.66 %(5)     1.63 %     1.67 %     1.73 %     1.73 %     1.71 %
After expense reimbursement(6)
    1.44 %(5)     1.44 %     1.44 %     1.44 %     1.44 %     1.44 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    (1.06 )%(5)     (1.01 )%     (0.55 )%     0.13 %     0.02 %     0.48 %
After expense reimbursement(6)
    (0.84 )%(5)     (0.82 )%     (0.32 )%     0.42 %     0.31 %     0.75 %
Portfolio turnover rate(7)
    1 %     7 %     4 %     6 %     58 %     7 %
   
(1)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(2)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(3)
Amount calculated is less than $0.005.
(4)
Not annualized.
(5)
Annualized.
(6)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(7)
Portfolio turnover of The Paradigm Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)

   
The Medical Fund
 
   
No Load Class
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 
PER SHARE DATA:(1)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 30.67     $ 26.38     $ 17.82     $ 18.75     $ 19.48     $ 18.77  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)(2)
    0.10       0.13       (0.00 )(3)     0.33       0.18       0.10  
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
    3.44       4.21       8.77       1.32       0.82       0.72  
Total from investment operations
    3.54       4.34       8.77       1.65       1.00       0.82  
Redemption Fees(3)
    0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00  
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
                (0.06 )     (0.36 )     (0.25 )     (0.11 )
From net realized gains
          (0.05 )     (0.15 )     (2.22 )     (1.48 )      
Total distributions
          (0.05 )     (0.21 )     (2.58 )     (1.73 )     (0.11 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 34.21     $ 30.67     $ 26.38     $ 17.82     $ 18.75     $ 19.48  
Total return
    11.54 %(4)     16.44 %     49.25 %     8.86 %     5.11 %     4.30 %
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 24,168     $ 21,876     $ 20,489     $ 14,254     $ 16,376     $ 25,777  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    1.98 %(5)     2.02 %     2.09 %     2.22 %     2.02 %     2.00 %
After expense reimbursement(6)
    1.39 %(5)     1.39 %     1.39 %     1.39 %     1.39 %     1.39 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    (0.02 )%(5)     (0.17 )%     (0.70 )%     0.83 %     0.24 %     (0.06 )%
After expense reimbursement(6)
    0.57 %(5)     0.46 %     0.00 %     1.66 %     0.87 %     0.55 %
Portfolio turnover rate(7)
    7 %     3 %     12 %     0 %     5 %     3 %
   
(1)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(2)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(3)
Amount calculated is less than $0.005.
(4)
Not annualized.
(5)
Annualized.
(6)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(7)
Portfolio turnover of The Medical Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)

   
The Medical Fund
 
   
Advisor Class A
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 
PER SHARE DATA:(1)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 29.71     $ 25.62     $ 17.33     $ 18.29     $ 19.06     $ 18.36  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)(2)
    0.05       0.06       (0.06 )     0.27       0.12       0.05  
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
    3.34       4.08       8.52       1.29       0.80       0.71  
Total from investment operations
    3.39       4.14       8.46       1.56       0.92       0.76  
Redemption Fees
    0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)     0.01       0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
                (0.03 )     (0.30 )     (0.21 )     (0.06 )
From net realized gains
          (0.05 )     (0.15 )     (2.22 )     (1.48 )      
Total distributions
          (0.05 )     (0.18 )     (2.52 )     (1.69 )     (0.06 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 33.10     $ 29.71     $ 25.62     $ 17.33     $ 18.29     $ 19.06  
Total return(4)
    11.41 %(5)     16.15 %     48.90 %     8.60 %     4.79 %     4.13 %
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 5,034     $ 4,578     $ 3,746     $ 2,583     $ 3,240     $ 4,207  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    2.23 %(6)     2.27 %     2.34 %     2.47 %     2.27 %     2.25 %
After expense reimbursement(7)
    1.64 %(6)     1.64 %     1.64 %     1.64 %     1.64 %     1.64 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    (0.27 )%(6)     (0.42 )%     (0.95 )%     0.58 %     (0.01 )%     (0.31 )%
After expense reimbursement(7)
    0.32 %(6)     0.21 %     (0.25 )%     1.41 %     0.62 %     0.30 %
Portfolio turnover rate(8)
    7 %     3 %     12 %     0 %     5 %     3 %
   
(1)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(2)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(3)
Amount calculated is less than $0.005.
(4)
The total return calculation does not reflect the 5.75% front end sales charge on Advisor Class A shares.
(5)
Not annualized.
(6)
Annualized.
(7)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(8)
Portfolio turnover of The Medical Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)

   
The Medical Fund
 
   
Advisor Class C
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 
PER SHARE DATA:(1)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 29.15     $ 25.27     $ 17.19     $ 18.15     $ 18.90     $ 18.27  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)(2)
    (0.03 )     (0.08 )     (0.16 )     0.17       0.02       (0.04 )
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
    3.28       4.01       8.42       1.29       0.80       0.69  
Total from investment operations
    3.25       3.93       8.26       1.46       0.82       0.65  
Redemption Fees
                            0.00 (3)      
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
                (0.03 )     (0.20 )     (0.09 )     (0.02 )
From net realized gains
          (0.05 )     (0.15 )     (2.22 )     (1.48 )      
Total distributions
          (0.05 )     (0.18 )     (2.42 )     (1.57 )     (0.02 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 32.40     $ 29.15     $ 25.27     $ 17.19     $ 18.15     $ 18.90  
Total return
    11.15 %(4)     15.54 %     48.08 %     8.08 %     4.32 %     3.55 %
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 675     $ 631     $ 531     $ 450     $ 580     $ 692  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    2.73 %(5)     2.77 %     2.84 %     2.97 %     2.77 %     2.75 %
After expense reimbursement(6)
    2.14 %(5)     2.14 %     2.14 %     2.14 %     2.14 %     2.14 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    (0.77 )%(5)     (0.92 )%     (1.45 )%     0.08 %     (0.51 )%     (0.81 )%
After expense reimbursement(6)
    (0.18 )%(5)     (0.29 )%     (0.75 )%     0.91 %     0.12 %     (0.20 )%
Portfolio turnover rate(7)
    7 %     3 %     12 %     0 %     5 %     3 %
   
(1)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(2)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(3)
Amount calculated is less than $0.005.
(4)
Not annualized.
(5)
Annualized.
(6)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(7)
Portfolio turnover of The Medical Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)

   
The Small Cap Opportunities Fund
 
   
No Load Class
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 
PER SHARE DATA:(1)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 37.21     $ 40.12     $ 25.17     $ 19.85     $ 23.32     $ 20.83  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)(2)
    (0.18 )     (0.36 )     (0.10 )     0.01       (0.04 )     (0.04 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    1.99       (2.56 )     15.05       5.31       (3.15 )     2.93  
Total from investment operations
    1.81       (2.92 )     14.95       5.32       (3.19 )     2.89  
Redemption Fees
    0.00 (3)     0.01       0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
                            (0.28 )     (0.40 )
Total distributions
                            (0.28 )     (0.40 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 39.02     $ 37.21     $ 40.12     $ 25.17     $ 19.85     $ 23.32  
Total return
    4.89 %(4)     (7.28 )%     59.40 %     26.74 %     (13.65 )%     13.86 %
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 213,262     $ 251,110     $ 277,816     $ 63,947     $ 67,798     $ 130,279  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    1.73 %(5)     1.71 %     1.73 %     1.96 %     1.90 %     1.86 %
After expense reimbursement(6)
    1.64 %(5)     1.64 %     1.64 %     1.64 %     1.64 %     1.64 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    (1.01 )%(5)     (0.96 )%     (0.38 )%     (0.25 )%     (0.44 )%     (0.42 )%
After expense reimbursement(6)
    (0.92 )%(5)     (0.89 )%     (0.29 )%     0.07 %     (0.18 )%     (0.20 )%
Portfolio turnover rate(7)
    1 %     19 %     6 %     22 %     47 %     4 %
   
(1)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(2)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(3)
Amount calculated is less than $0.005.
(4)
Not annualized.
(5)
Annualized.
(6)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(7)
Portfolio turnover of The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)

   
The Small Cap Opportunities Fund
 
   
Advisor Class A
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 
PER SHARE DATA:(1)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 36.43     $ 39.39     $ 24.77     $ 19.59     $ 22.98     $ 20.53  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment loss(2)
    (0.22 )     (0.45 )     (0.18 )     (0.04 )     (0.10 )     (0.09 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    1.95       (2.51 )     14.79       5.22       (3.08 )     2.87  
Total from investment operations
    1.73       (2.96 )     14.61       5.18       (3.18 )     2.78  
Redemption Fees
    0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)     0.01       0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
                            (0.21 )     (0.33 )
Total distributions
                            (0.21 )     (0.33 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 38.16     $ 36.43     $ 39.39     $ 24.77     $ 19.59     $ 22.98  
Total return(4)
    4.78 %(5)     (7.54 )%     59.02 %     26.44 %     (13.85 )%     13.56 %
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 21,349     $ 25,591     $ 21,871     $ 7,558     $ 7,250     $ 11,509  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    1.98 %(6)     1.96 %     1.98 %     2.21 %     2.15 %     2.11 %
After expense reimbursement(7)
    1.89 %(6)     1.89 %     1.89 %     1.89 %     1.89 %     1.89 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    (1.26 )%(6)     (1.21 )%     (0.63 )%     (0.50 )%     (0.69 )%     (0.67 )%
After expense reimbursement(7)
    (1.17 )%(6)     (1.14 )%     (0.54 )%     (0.18 )%     (0.43 )%     (0.45 )%
Portfolio turnover rate(8)
    1 %     19 %     6 %     22 %     47 %     4 %
   
(1)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(2)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(3)
Amount calculated is less than $0.005.
(4)
The total return calculation does not reflect the 5.75% front end sales charge on Advisor Class A shares.
(5)
Not annualized.
(6)
Annualized.
(7)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(8)
Portfolio turnover of The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)

   
The Small Cap Opportunities Fund
 
   
Advisor Class C
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 
PER SHARE DATA:(1)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 35.47     $ 38.53     $ 24.35     $ 19.36     $ 22.68     $ 20.28  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment loss(2)
    (0.30 )     (0.63 )     (0.34 )     (0.15 )     (0.20 )     (0.20 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    1.89       (2.44 )     14.51       5.14       (3.04 )     2.84  
Total from investment operations
    1.59       (3.07 )     14.17       4.99       (3.24 )     2.64  
Redemption Fees
          0.01       0.01                    
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
                            (0.08 )     (0.24 )
Total distributions
                            (0.08 )     (0.24 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 37.06     $ 35.47     $ 38.53     $ 24.35     $ 19.36     $ 22.68  
Total return
    4.51 %(3)     (7.97 )%     58.23 %     25.77 %     (14.29 )%     13.00 %
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 12,872     $ 12,928     $ 7,178     $ 2,536     $ 2,440     $ 3,450  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    2.48 %(4)     2.46 %     2.48 %     2.71 %     2.65 %     2.61 %
After expense reimbursement(5)
    2.39 %(4)     2.39 %     2.39 %     2.39 %     2.39 %     2.39 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    (1.76 )%(4)     (1.71 )%     (1.13 )%     (1.00 )%     (1.19 )%     (1.17 )%
After expense reimbursement(5)
    (1.67 )%(4)     (1.64 )%     (1.04 )%     (0.68 )%     (0.93 )%     (0.95 )%
Portfolio turnover rate(6)
    1 %     19 %     6 %     22 %     47 %     4 %
   
(1)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(2)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(3)
Not annualized.
(4)
Annualized.
(5)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(6)
Portfolio turnover of The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)

   
The Small Cap Opportunities Fund
 
   
Institutional Class
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 
PER SHARE DATA:(1)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 37.57     $ 40.44     $ 25.32     $ 19.93     $ 23.45     $ 20.90  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)(2)
    (0.14 )     (0.28 )     (0.03 )     0.06       0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    2.01       (2.59 )     15.15       5.33       (3.17 )     2.95  
Total from investment operations
    1.87       (2.87 )     15.12       5.39       (3.17 )     2.95  
Redemption Fees
    0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)           0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
                            (0.35 )     (0.40 )
Total distributions
                            (0.35 )     (0.40 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 39.44     $ 37.57     $ 40.44     $ 25.32     $ 19.93     $ 23.45  
Total return
    5.01 %(4)     (7.12 )%     59.72 %     27.04 %     (13.51 )%     14.10 %
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 78,539     $ 63,392     $ 41,032     $ 7,482     $ 5,498     $ 9,808  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    1.68 %(5)     1.66 %     1.68 %     1.91 %     1.85 %     1.81 %
After expense reimbursement(6)
    1.44 %(5)     1.44 %     1.44 %     1.44 %     1.44 %     1.44 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    (0.96 )%(5)     (0.91 )%     (0.33 )%     (0.20 )%     (0.39 )%     (0.37 )%
After expense reimbursement(6)
    (0.72 )%(5)     (0.69 )%     (0.09 )%     0.27 %     0.02 %     0.00 %
Portfolio turnover rate(7)
    1 %     19 %     6 %     22 %     47 %     4 %
   
(1)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(2)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(3)
Amount calculated is less than $0.005.
(4)
Not annualized.
(5)
Annualized.
(6)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(7)
Portfolio turnover of The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)

   
The Market Opportunities Fund
 
 
 
No Load Class
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 
PER SHARE DATA:(1)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 16.68     $ 17.66     $ 12.08     $ 10.45     $ 11.46     $ 10.84  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)(2)
    (0.08 )     (0.10 )     0.00 (3)     0.03       0.01       0.04  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    0.47       (0.88 )     5.65       1.80       (0.91 )     1.18  
Total from investment operations
    0.39       (0.98 )     5.65       1.83       (0.90 )     1.22  
Redemption Fees
          0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
                (0.07 )     (0.20 )     (0.11 )     (0.60 )
Total distributions
                (0.07 )     (0.20 )     (0.11 )     (0.60 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 17.07     $ 16.68     $ 17.66     $ 12.08     $ 10.45     $ 11.46  
Total return
    2.34 %(4)     (5.55 )%     46.74 %     17.52 %     (7.85 )%     11.31 %
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 36,508     $ 37,318     $ 47,466     $ 32,929     $ 30,191     $ 38,562  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    1.88 %(5)     1.86 %     1.88 %     1.97 %     1.93 %     1.92 %
After expense reimbursement(6)
    1.64 %(5)     1.64 %     1.64 %     1.64 %     1.64 %     1.64 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    (1.14 )%(5)     (0.77 )%     (0.21 )%     (0.10 )%     (0.20 )%     0.06 %
After expense reimbursement(6)
    (0.90 )%(5)     (0.55 )%     0.03 %     0.23 %     0.09 %     0.34 %
Portfolio turnover rate(7)
    1 %     18 %     21 %     26 %     14 %     12 %
   
(1)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(2)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(3)
Amount calculated is less than $0.005.
(4)
Not annualized.
(5)
Annualized.
(6)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(7)
Portfolio turnover of The Market Opportunities Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)

   
The Market Opportunities Fund
 
   
Advisor Class A
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 
PER SHARE DATA:(1)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 16.59     $ 17.60     $ 12.07     $ 10.43     $ 11.43     $ 10.80  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)(2)
    (0.10 )     (0.14 )     (0.03 )     0.00 (3)     (0.02 )     0.01  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    0.47       (0.87 )     5.63       1.80       (0.90 )     1.19  
Total from investment operations
    0.37       (1.01 )     5.60       1.80       (0.92 )     1.20  
Redemption Fees
    0.00 (3)           0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
                (0.07 )     (0.16 )     (0.08 )     (0.57 )
Total distributions
                (0.07 )     (0.16 )     (0.08 )     (0.57 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 16.96     $ 16.59     $ 17.60     $ 12.07     $ 10.43     $ 11.43  
Total return(4)
    2.23 %(5)     (5.74 )%     46.36 %     17.26 %     (8.08 )%     11.11 %
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 6,879     $ 8,817     $ 11,742     $ 6,518     $ 8,600     $ 14,167  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    2.13 %(6)     2.11 %     2.13 %     2.22 %     2.18 %     2.17 %
After expense reimbursement(7)
    1.89 %(6)     1.89 %     1.89 %     1.89 %     1.89 %     1.89 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    (1.39 )%(6)     (1.02 )%     (0.46 )%     (0.35 )%     (0.45 )%     (0.19 )%
After expense reimbursement(7)
    (1.15 )%(6)     (0.80 )%     (0.22 )%     (0.02 )%     (0.16 )%     0.09 %
Portfolio turnover rate(8)
    1 %     18 %     21 %     26 %     14 %     12 %
   
(1)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(2)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(3)
Amount calculated is less than $0.005.
(4)
The total return calculation does not reflect the 5.75% front end sales charge on Advisor Class A shares.
(5)
Not annualized.
(6)
Annualized.
(7)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(8)
Portfolio turnover of The Market Opportunities Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)

   
The Market Opportunities Fund
 
   
Advisor Class C
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 
PER SHARE DATA:(1)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 16.24     $ 17.32     $ 11.94     $ 10.32     $ 11.30     $ 10.69  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment loss(2)
    (0.14 )     (0.22 )     (0.11 )     (0.06 )     (0.08 )     (0.04 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    0.46       (0.86 )     5.56       1.78       (0.88 )     1.17  
Total from investment operations
    0.32       (1.08 )     5.45       1.72       (0.96 )     1.13  
Redemption Fees
          0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)           0.00 (3)
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
                (0.07 )     (0.10 )     (0.02 )     (0.52 )
Total distributions
                (0.07 )     (0.10 )     (0.02 )     (0.52 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 16.56     $ 16.24     $ 17.32     $ 11.94     $ 10.32     $ 11.30  
Total return
    1.97 %(4)     (6.24 )%     45.61 %     16.70 %     (8.51 )%     10.54 %
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 4,981     $ 5,109     $ 5,525     $ 3,932     $ 4,233     $ 5,569  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    2.63 %(5)     2.61 %     2.63 %     2.72 %     2.68 %     2.67 %
After expense reimbursement(6)
    2.39 %(5)     2.39 %     2.39 %     2.39 %     2.39 %     2.39 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    (1.89 )%(5)     (1.52 )%     (0.96 )%     (0.85 )%     (0.95 )%     (0.69 )%
After expense reimbursement(6)
    (1.65 )%(5)     (1.30 )%     (0.72 )%     (0.52 )%     (0.66 )%     (0.41 )%
Portfolio turnover rate(7)
    1 %     18 %     21 %     26 %     14 %     12 %
   
(1)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(2)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(3)
Amount calculated is less than $0.005.
(4)
Not annualized.
(5)
Annualized.
(6)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(7)
Portfolio turnover of The Market Opportunities Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)

   
The Market Opportunities Fund
 
   
Institutional Class
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 
PER SHARE DATA:(1)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 16.80     $ 17.74     $ 12.10     $ 10.46     $ 11.48     $ 10.86  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)(2)
    (0.06 )     (0.06 )     0.03       0.05       0.03       0.06  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    0.47       (0.88 )     5.67       1.81       (0.92 )     1.19  
Total from investment operations
    0.41       (0.94 )     5.70       1.86       (0.89 )     1.25  
Redemption Fees
                0.01                    
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
                (0.07 )     (0.22 )     (0.13 )     (0.63 )
Total distributions
                (0.07 )     (0.22 )     (0.13 )     (0.63 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 17.21     $ 16.80     $ 17.74     $ 12.10     $ 10.46     $ 11.48  
Total return
    2.50 %(3)     (5.36 )%     47.15 %     17.83 %     (7.71 )%     11.54 %
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 2,853     $ 3,108     $ 1,809     $ 229     $ 186     $ 212  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    1.83 %(4)     1.81 %     1.83 %     1.92 %     1.88 %     1.87 %
After expense reimbursement(5)
    1.44 %(4)     1.44 %     1.44 %     1.44 %     1.44 %     1.44 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    (1.09 )%(4)     (0.72 )%     (0.16 )%     (0.05 )%     (0.15 )%     0.11 %
After expense reimbursement(5)
    (0.70 )%(4)     (0.35 )%     0.23 %     0.43 %     0.29 %     0.54 %
Portfolio turnover rate(6)
    1 %     18 %     21 %     26 %     14 %     12 %
   
(1)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(2)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(3)
Not annualized.
(4)
Annualized.
(5)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(6)
Portfolio turnover of The Market Opportunities Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)

   
The Alternative Income Fund
 
   
No Load Class
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012(1)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011(1)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010(1)
 
PER SHARE DATA:(2)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 89.06     $ 87.88     $ 83.31     $ 77.90     $ 83.82     $ 88.57  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)(3)
    (0.02 )     (0.12 )     (0.21 )     1.53       1.03       0.72  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    2.30       1.30       4.78       6.09       (5.13 )     (4.75 )
Total from investment operations
    2.28       1.18       4.57       7.62       (4.10 )     (4.03 )
Redemption Fees
    0.03       0.00 (4)     0.00 (4)     0.00 (4)     0.00 (4)     0.00 (4)
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
                      (2.21 )     (1.82 )     (0.72 )
Total distributions
                      (2.21 )     (1.82 )     (0.72 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 91.37     $ 89.06     $ 87.88     $ 83.31     $ 77.90     $ 83.82  
Total return
    2.58 %(5)     1.50 %     5.22 %     9.90 %     (4.88 )%     (4.60 )%
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 5,554     $ 8,202     $ 11,848     $ 4,699     $ 5,613     $ 7,001  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    1.76 %(6)     1.80 %     2.23 %     2.55 %     2.29 %     2.17 %
After expense reimbursement(7)
    0.95 %(6)     0.95 %     0.95 %     1.64 %     1.64 %     1.64 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    (0.85 )%(6)     (0.99 )%     (1.52 )%     0.93 %     0.59 %     0.33 %
After expense reimbursement(7)
    (0.04 )%(6)     (0.14 )%     (0.24 )%     1.84 %     1.24 %     0.86 %
Portfolio turnover rate(8)
    3 %     17 %     19 %     56 %     69 %     111 %
   
(1)
Per share data adjusted for 1:10 reverse stock split completed as of May 31, 2013.
(2)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(3)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(4)
Amount calculated is less than $0.005.
(5)
Not annualized.
(6)
Annualized.
(7)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(8)
Portfolio turnover of The Alternative Income Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
 
   
The Alternative Income Fund
 
   
Advisor Class A
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012(1)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011(1)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010(1)
 
PER SHARE DATA:(2)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 88.69     $ 87.73     $ 83.38     $ 77.76     $ 83.52     $ 88.18  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)(3)
    (0.13 )     (0.34 )     (0.43 )     1.31       0.82       0.50  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    2.29       1.30       4.77       6.09       (5.13 )     (4.70 )
Total from investment operations
    2.16       0.96       4.34       7.40       (4.31 )     (4.20 )
Redemption Fees
          0.00 (4)     0.01       0.00 (4)     0.01       0.01  
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
                      (1.78 )     (1.46 )     (0.47 )
Total distributions
                      (1.78 )     (1.46 )     (0.47 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 90.85     $ 88.69     $ 87.73     $ 83.38     $ 77.76     $ 83.52  
Total return(5)
    2.44 %(6)     1.24 %     4.91 %     9.61 %     (5.08 )%     (4.80 )%
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 1,882     $ 1,554     $ 2,898     $ 2,597     $ 4,559     $ 10,100  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    2.01 %(7)     2.05 %     2.48 %     2.80 %     2.54 %     2.42 %
After expense reimbursement(8)
    1.20 %(7)     1.20 %     1.20 %     1.89 %     1.89 %     1.89 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    (1.10 )%(7)     (1.24 )%     (1.77 )%     0.68 %     0.34 %     0.08 %
After expense reimbursement(8)
    (0.29 )%(7)     (0.39 )%     (0.49 )%     1.59 %     0.99 %     0.61 %
Portfolio turnover rate(9)
    3 %     17 %     19 %     56 %     69 %     111 %
   
(1)
Per share data adjusted for 1:10 reverse stock split completed as of May 31, 2013.
(2)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(3)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(4)
Amount calculated is less than $0.005.
(5)
The total return calculation does not reflect the 5.75% front end sales charge on Advisor Class A shares.
(6)
Not annualized.
(7)
Annualized.
(8)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(9)
Portfolio turnover of The Alternative Income Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)

   
The Alternative Income Fund
 
   
Advisor Class C
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012(1)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011(1)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010(1)
 
PER SHARE DATA:(2)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 86.60     $ 86.10     $ 82.26     $ 76.75     $ 82.53     $ 87.12  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)(3)
    (0.35 )     (0.77 )     (0.84 )     0.89       0.40       0.09  
   Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    2.24       1.27       4.68       6.00       (5.03 )     (4.57 )
Total from investment operations
    1.89       0.50       3.84       6.89       (4.63 )     (4.48 )
Redemption Fees
    0.03                   0.00 (4)     0.01       0.00 (4)
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
                      (1.38 )     (1.16 )     (0.11 )
Total distributions
                      (1.38 )     (1.16 )     (0.11 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 88.52     $ 86.60     $ 86.10     $ 82.26     $ 76.75     $ 82.53  
Total return
    2.21 %(5)     0.74 %     4.46 %     8.96 %     (5.51 )%     (5.15 )%
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 1,433     $ 1,506     $ 1,862     $ 1,763     $ 2,316     $ 2,840  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    2.51 %(6)     2.55 %     2.98 %     3.30 %     3.04 %     2.92 %
After expense reimbursement (7)
    1.70 %(6)     1.70 %     1.70 %     2.39 %     2.39 %     2.39 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    (1.60 )%(6)     (1.74 )%     (2.27 )%     0.18 %     (0.16 )%     (0.42 )%
After expense reimbursement(7)
    (0.79 )%(6)     (0.89 )%     (0.99 )%     1.09 %     0.49 %     0.11 %
Portfolio turnover rate(8)
    3 %     17 %     19 %     56 %     69 %     111 %
   
(1)
Per share data adjusted for 1:10 reverse stock split completed as of May 31, 2013.
(2)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(3)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(4)
Amount calculated is less than $0.005.
(5)
Not annualized.
(6)
Annualized.
(7)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(8)
Portfolio turnover of The Alternative Income Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)

   
The Alternative Income Fund
 
   
Institutional Class
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012(1)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011(1)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010(1)
 
PER SHARE DATA:(2)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 90.14     $ 88.76     $ 84.00     $ 78.49     $ 84.22     $ 88.97  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)(3)
    0.07       0.06       (0.04 )     1.72       1.21       0.88  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    2.34       1.32       4.80       6.16       (5.13 )     (4.74 )
Total from investment operations
    2.41       1.38       4.76       7.88       (3.92 )     (3.86 )
Redemption Fees
    0.00 (4)     0.00 (4)           0.01       0.17       0.01  
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
                      (2.38 )     (1.98 )     (0.90 )
Total distributions
                      (2.38 )     (1.98 )     (0.90 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 92.55     $ 90.14     $ 88.76     $ 84.00     $ 78.49     $ 84.22  
Total return
    2.65 %(5)     1.72 %     5.39 %     10.17 %     (4.43 )%     (4.38 )%
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 26,016     $ 26,874     $ 6,854     $ 1,629     $ 798     $ 4,182  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    1.71 %(6)     1.75 %     2.18 %     2.50 %     2.24 %     2.12 %
After expense reimbursement(7)
    0.75 %(6)     0.75 %     0.75 %     1.44 %     1.44 %     1.44 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    (0.80 )%(6)     (0.94 )%     (1.47 )%     0.98 %     0.64 %     0.38 %
After expense reimbursement(7)
    0.16 %(6)     0.06 %     (0.04 )%     2.04 %     1.44 %     1.06 %
Portfolio turnover rate(8)
    3 %     17 %     19 %     56 %     69 %     111 %
   
(1)
Per share data adjusted for 1:10 reverse stock split completed as of May 31, 2013.
(2)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(3)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(4)
Amount calculated is less than $0.005.
(5)
Not annualized.
(6)
Annualized.
(7)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(8)
Portfolio turnover of The Alternative Income Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
 
   
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund
 
   
No Load Class
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 
PER SHARE DATA:(1)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 10.79     $ 11.02     $ 11.08     $ 10.09     $ 10.47     $ 9.86  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment income(2)
    0.17       0.33       0.20       0.34       0.83       0.35  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    0.01       (0.06 )     0.28       1.20       (0.80 )     0.91  
Total from investment operations
    0.18       0.27       0.48       1.54       0.03       1.26  
Redemption Fees
          0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
    (0.16 )     (0.29 )     (0.28 )     (0.43 )     (0.36 )     (0.35 )
From net realized gains
    (0.01 )     (0.21 )     (0.26 )     (0.12 )     (0.05 )     (0.30 )
Total distributions
    (0.17 )     (0.50 )     (0.54 )     (0.55 )     (0.41 )     (0.65 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 10.80     $ 10.79     $ 11.02     $ 11.08     $ 10.09     $ 10.47  
Total return
    1.64 %(4)     2.46 %     4.28 %     15.38 %     0.24 %     13.04 %
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 9,594     $ 10,105     $ 19,553     $ 19,566     $ 13,389     $ 3,489  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    1.77 %(5)     1.79 %     1.83 %(6)     2.00 %     2.38 %     6.11 %
After expense reimbursement(7)
    1.49 %(5)     1.49 %     1.50 %(6)     1.49 %     1.49 %     1.49 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    2.79 %(5)     2.63 %     1.41 %(8)     2.65 %     7.09 %     (1.19 )%
After expense reimbursement(7)
    3.07 %(5)     2.93 %     1.74 %(8)     3.16 %     7.98 %     3.43 %
Portfolio turnover rate(9)
    2 %     35 %     54 %     41 %     74 %     38 %
   
(1)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(2)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(3)
Amount calculated is less than $0.005.
(4)
Not annualized.
(5)
Annualized.
(6)
The ratio of expenses includes borrowing expense on securities sold short. The expense ratio excluding borrowing expenses on securities sold short was 1.82% before expense reimbursement and 1.49% after expense reimbursement.
(7)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(8)
The ratio of net investment income includes borrowing expense on securities sold short.
(9)
Portfolio turnover of The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
 
   
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund
 
   
Advisor Class A
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 
PER SHARE DATA:(1)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 10.75     $ 10.98     $ 11.03     $ 10.05     $ 10.44     $ 9.85  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment income(2)
    0.15       0.30       0.17       0.31       0.78       0.33  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    0.02       (0.06 )     0.29       1.20       (0.78 )     0.89  
Total from investment operations
    0.17       0.24       0.46       1.51             1.22  
Redemption Fees
    0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)     0.00 (3)            
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
    (0.15 )     (0.26 )     (0.25 )     (0.41 )     (0.34 )     (0.33 )
From net realized gains
    (0.01 )     (0.21 )     (0.26 )     (0.12 )     (0.05 )     (0.30 )
Total distributions
    (0.16 )     (0.47 )     (0.51 )     (0.53 )     (0.39 )     (0.63 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 10.76     $ 10.75     $ 10.98     $ 11.03     $ 10.05     $ 10.44  
Total return(4)
    1.52 %(5)     2.17 %     4.15 %     15.12 %     (0.01 )%     12.64 %
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 11,595     $ 12,281     $ 36,170     $ 25,764     $ 4,726     $ 356  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    2.02 %(6)     2.04 %     2.08 %(7)     2.25 %     2.63 %     6.36 %
After expense reimbursement(8)
    1.74 %(6)     1.74 %     1.75 %(7)     1.74 %     1.74 %     1.74 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    2.54 %(6)     2.38 %     1.16 %(9)     2.40 %     6.84 %     (1.44 )%
After expense reimbursement(8)
    2.82 %(6)     2.68 %     1.49 %(9)     2.91 %     7.73 %     3.18 %
Portfolio turnover rate(10)
    2 %     35 %     54 %     41 %     74 %     38 %
   
(1)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(2)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(3)
Amount calculated is less than $0.005.
(4)
The total return calculation does not reflect the 5.75% front end sales charge on Advisor Class A shares.
(5)
Not annualized.
(6)
Annualized.
(7)
The ratio of expenses includes borrowing expense on securities sold short. The expense ratio excluding borrowing expenses on securities sold short was 2.07% before expense reimbursement and 1.74% after expense reimbursement.
(8)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(9)
The ratio of net investment income includes borrowing expense on securities sold short.
(10)
Portfolio turnover of The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)

   
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund
 
   
Advisor Class C
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 
PER SHARE DATA:(1)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 10.65     $ 10.90     $ 10.96     $ 10.00     $ 10.40     $ 9.80  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment income(2)
    0.12       0.24       0.11       0.26       0.74       0.27  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    0.02       (0.06 )     0.29       1.18       (0.78 )     0.90  
Total from investment operations
    0.14       0.18       0.40       1.44       (0.04 )     1.17  
Redemption Fees
          0.00 (3)                        
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
    (0.12 )     (0.22 )     (0.20 )     (0.36 )     (0.31 )     (0.27 )
From net realized gains
    (0.01 )     (0.21 )     (0.26 )     (0.12 )     (0.05 )     (0.30 )
Total distributions
    (0.13 )     (0.43 )     (0.46 )     (0.48 )     (0.36 )     (0.57 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 10.66     $ 10.65     $ 10.90     $ 10.96     $ 10.00     $ 10.40  
Total return
    1.29 %(4)     1.61 %     3.59 %     14.48 %     (0.49 )%     12.13 %
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 10,307     $ 10,403     $ 11,209     $ 7,485     $ 1,645     $ 128  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    2.52 %(5)     2.54 %     2.58 %(6)     2.75 %     3.13 %     6.86 %
After expense reimbursement(7)
    2.24 %(5)     2.24 %     2.25 %(6)     2.24 %     2.24 %     2.24 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    2.04 %(5)     1.88 %     0.66 %(8)     1.90 %     6.34 %     (1.94 )%
After expense reimbursement(7)
    2.32 %(5)     2.18 %     0.99 %(8)     2.41 %     7.23 %     2.68 %
Portfolio turnover rate(9)
    2 %     35 %     54 %     41 %     74 %     38 %
   
(1)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(2)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(3)
Amount calculated is less than $0.005.
(4)
Not annualized.
(5)
Annualized.
(6)
The ratio of expenses includes borrowing expense on securities sold short. The expense ratio excluding borrowing expenses on securities sold short was 2.57% before expense reimbursement and 2.24% after expense reimbursement.
(7)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(8)
The ratio of net investment income includes borrowing expense on securities sold short.
(9)
Portfolio turnover of The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Financial Highlights — (Continued)

   
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund
 
   
Institutional Class
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
   
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 
PER SHARE DATA:(1)
                                   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
  $ 10.82     $ 11.06     $ 11.11     $ 10.12     $ 10.50     $ 9.89  
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment income(2)
    0.18       0.35       0.22       0.36       0.85       0.37  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    0.01       (0.06 )     0.29       1.20       (0.80 )     0.91  
Total from investment operations
    0.19       0.29       0.51       1.56       0.05       1.28  
Redemption Fees
                                   
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
    (0.17 )     (0.32 )     (0.30 )     (0.45 )     (0.38 )     (0.37 )
From net realized gains
    (0.01 )     (0.21 )     (0.26 )     (0.12 )     (0.05 )     (0.30 )
Total distributions
    (0.18 )     (0.53 )     (0.56 )     (0.57 )     (0.43 )     (0.67 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period
  $ 10.83     $ 10.82     $ 11.06     $ 11.11     $ 10.12     $ 10.50  
Total return
    1.74 %(3)     2.61 %     4.58 %     15.55 %     0.42 %     13.19 %
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
  $ 110,030     $ 102,590     $ 23,227     $ 6,576     $ 3,878     $ 142  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    1.72 %(4)     1.74 %     1.78 %(5)     1.95 %     2.33 %     6.06 %
After expense reimbursement(6)
    1.29 %(4)     1.29 %     1.30 %(5)     1.29 %     1.29 %     1.29 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                                               
Before expense reimbursement
    2.84 %(4)     2.68 %     1.46 %(7)     2.70 %     7.14 %     (1.14 )%
After expense reimbursement(6)
    3.27 %(4)     3.13 %     1.94 %(7)     3.36 %     8.18 %     3.63 %
Portfolio turnover rate(8)
    2 %     35 %     54 %     41 %     74 %     38 %
   
(1)
Information presented relates to a share of capital stock outstanding for each period.
(2)
Net investment income per share represents net investment income divided by the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(3)
Not annualized.
(4)
Annualized.
(5)
The ratio of expenses includes borrowing expense on securities sold short. The expense ratio excluding borrowing expenses on securities sold short was 1.77% before expense reimbursement and 1.29% after expense reimbursement.
(6)
See Note #3, Investment Adviser, for the waiver and expense reimbursement discussion.
(7)
The ratio of net investment income includes borrowing expense on securities sold short.
(8)
Portfolio turnover of The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Allocation of Portfolio Assets
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
The Internet Portfolio
 

Sector Allocation*
   
Market
Value
   
Percentage
of Total
Net Assets
 
Information
 
$
85,001,727
   
58.5
%
Retail Trade
   
17,563,781
   
12.1
%
Management of Companies and Enterprises
   
14,014,550
   
9.6
%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
   
13,149,470
   
9.0
%
Finance and Insurance
   
7,900,902
   
5.5
%
Manufacturing
   
4,463,476
   
3.1
%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
   
427,836
   
0.3
%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
   
358,800
   
0.2
%
Professional, Scientific,and Technical Services
   
13,080
   
0.0
%
   
* Excludes Short-Term Investments

 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Allocation of Portfolio Assets
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)
 
The Global Portfolio
 
 
           
Percentage
 
     
Market
   
of Total
 
Country Allocation*
   
Value
   
Net Assets
 
United States
 
$
4,836,476
   
55.3
%
Canada
   
2,016,645
   
23.0
%
France
   
679,768
   
7.8
%
Cayman Islands
   
442,200
   
5.1
%
Switzerland
   
227,756
   
2.6
%
Spain
   
134,062
   
1.5
%
Guernsey
   
70,470
   
0.8
%
Brazil
   
35,728
   
0.4
%
Japan
   
30,324
   
0.3
%
Argentina
   
23,241
   
0.3
%
Germany
   
13,774
   
0.2
%
United Kingdom
   
13,718
   
0.2
%
Sweden
   
3,726
   
0.0
%
   
* Excludes Short-Term Investments

 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Allocation of Portfolio Assets
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)
 
The Paradigm Portfolio
 

           
Percentage
 
     
Market
   
of Total
 
Sector Allocation*
   
Value
   
Net Assets
 
Information
 
$
262,472,278
   
24.2
%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
   
166,561,714
   
15.3
%
Finance and Insurance
   
135,087,566
   
12.4
%
Management of Companies and Enterprises
   
121,280,028
   
11.2
%
Petroleum and Gas
   
89,365,176
   
8.2
%
Retail Trade
   
88,334,458
   
8.1
%
Manufacturing
   
76,553,352
   
7.1
%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
   
63,027,897
   
5.8
%
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
   
36,972,205
   
3.4
%
Utilities
   
2,615,318
   
0.2
%
Construction
   
1,296,416
   
0.1
%
Transportation and Warehousing
   
68,038
   
0.0
%
   
*  Excludes Short-Term Investments

 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Allocation of Portfolio Assets
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)
 
The Medical Portfolio
 
 
           
Percentage
 
     
Market
   
of Total
 
Sector Allocation*
   
Value
   
Net Assets
 
Manufacturing
 
$
27,421,081
   
91.7
%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
   
2,408,717
   
8.1
%
Finance and Insurance
   
10,032
   
0.0
%
   
* Excludes Short-Term Investments

 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Allocation of Portfolio Assets
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)
 
The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio
 
 
           
Percentage
 
     
Market
   
of Total
 
Sector Allocation*
   
Value
   
Net Assets
 
Manufacturing
 
$
90,442,367
   
27.7
%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
   
62,516,268
   
19.2
%
Finance and Insurance
   
48,470,675
   
14.9
%
Management of Companies and Enterprises
   
30,047,096
   
9.2
%
Petroleum and Gas
   
29,387,687
   
9.0
%
Information
   
22,300,053
   
6.8
%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
   
14,789,620
   
4.5
%
Retail Trade
   
12,316,863
   
3.8
%
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
   
7,610,603
   
2.3
%
Accommodation and Food Services
   
4,118,430
   
1.3
%
Utilities
   
1,695,841
   
0.5
%
Wholesale Trade
   
915,072
   
0.3
%
   
* Excludes Short-Term Investments

 
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Allocation of Portfolio Assets
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)
 
The Market Opportunities Portfolio
 
 
           
Percentage
 
     
Market
   
of Total
 
Sector Allocation*
   
Value
   
Net Assets
 
Finance and Insurance
 
$
23,123,893
   
45.1
%
Management of Companies and Enterprises
   
6,239,854
   
12.2
%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
   
5,941,002
   
11.6
%
Petroleum and Gas
   
4,529,749
   
8.8
%
Retail Trade
   
2,023,526
   
4.0
%
Accommodation and Food Services
   
1,258,320
   
2.5
%
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
   
257,310
   
0.5
%
Information
   
247,144
   
0.5
%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
   
157,710
   
0.3
%
Manufacturing
   
66,726
   
0.1
%
Wholesale Trade
   
16,752
   
0.0
%
Support Activities for Water Transportation
   
9,488
   
0.0
%
Industrials
   
8,601
   
0.0
%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
   
5,114
   
0.0
%
   
* Excludes Short-Term Investments

 
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Allocation of Portfolio Assets
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)
 
The Alternative Income Portfolio
 
 
           
Percentage
 
     
Market
   
of Total
 
Sector Allocation*
   
Value
   
Net Assets
 
Finance and Insurance
 
$
14,857,624
   
42.5
%
Manufacturing
   
7,843,795
   
22.4
%
Public Administration
   
2,604,607
   
7.5
%
Retail Trade
   
1,869,375
   
5.3
%
Information
   
1,580,455
   
4.5
%
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
   
1,281,497
   
3.7
%
Utilities
   
705,849
   
2.0
%
Wholesale Trade
   
700,098
   
2.0
%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
   
431,832
   
1.2
%
Accommodations and Food Services
   
400,422
   
1.2
%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
   
389,827
   
1.1
%
Transportation and Warehousing
   
306,367
   
0.9
%
   
* Excludes Short-Term Investments & Written Options

 
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Allocation of Portfolio Assets
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)
 
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio
 
 
           
Percentage
 
     
Market
   
of Total
 
Sector Allocation*
   
Value
   
Net Assets
 
Information
 
$
28,241,664
   
19.8
%
Finance and Insurance
   
21,354,892
   
15.0
%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
   
19,278,472
   
13.5
%
Manufacturing
   
16,151,195
   
11.3
%
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
   
11,716,208
   
8.2
%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
   
9,750,594
   
6.8
%
Retail Trade
   
6,680,126
   
4.7
%
Construction
   
5,243,875
   
3.7
%
Accommodation and Food Services
   
4,622,300
   
3.2
%
Transportation and Warehousing
   
583,750
   
0.4
%
Health Care and Social Assistance
   
531,525
   
0.4
%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
   
497,812
   
0.4
%
Utilities
   
389,747
   
0.3
%
Wholesale Trade
   
290,000
   
0.2
%
   
* Excludes Short-Term Investments & Written Options

 
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The Internet Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

COMMON STOCKS — 98.26%
    Shares     Value  
Administrative and Support Services — 0.29%
             
CreditRiskMonitor.com, Inc.
   
600
 
$
2,070
 
Ctrip.com International Limited — ADR*
   
5,800
   
421,196
 
Interval Leisure Group, Inc.
   
200
   
4,570
 
           
427,836
 
Broadcasting (except Internet) — 4.32%
             
CBS Corporation — Class B
   
14,000
   
777,000
 
The E.W. Scripps Company — Class A
   
76,000
   
1,736,600
 
The Walt Disney Company
   
33,000
   
3,766,620
 
           
6,280,220
 
Cable Distributor — 8.21%
             
Liberty Broadband Corporation — Series A*
   
28,200
   
1,437,354
 
Liberty Broadband Corporation — Series C*
   
71,600
   
3,663,056
 
Liberty Global plc — Series C*
   
134,800
   
6,824,924
 
           
11,925,334
 
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing — 0.25%
             
QUALCOMM Inc.
   
5,800
   
363,254
 
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities — 0.49%
             
LendingTree, Inc.*
   
9,033
   
710,084
 
Data Processing, Hosting and Related Services — 0.28%
             
CoStar Group, Inc.*^
   
2,000
   
402,520
 
Data Processor — 3.94%
             
MasterCard, Inc. — Class A
   
28,000
   
2,617,440
 
Verisk Analytics, Inc. — Class A*
   
7,600
   
552,976
 
Visa, Inc. — Class A
   
38,000
   
2,551,700
 
           
5,722,116
 
Defense — 2.52%
             
CACI International, Inc. — Class A*
   
35,000
   
2,831,150
 
ManTech International Corporation — Class A^
   
28,800
   
835,200
 
           
3,666,350
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
 
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The Internet Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

      Shares     Value  
E-Commerce — 14.37%
             
eBay, Inc.*
   
72,000
 
$
4,337,280
 
IAC/InterActiveCorp
   
47,000
   
3,744,020
 
Liberty Interactive Corporation — Class A*
   
338,200
   
9,385,050
 
Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings Inc. — Series A*
   
106,000
   
3,415,320
 
           
20,881,670
 
Gaming — 0.68%
             
Melco International Development Limited
   
700,000
   
989,737
 
Global Exchanges — 0.11%
             
JSE Limited
   
15,000
   
158,421
 
Holding Company — 2.25%
             
Icahn Enterprises LP
   
37,689
   
3,268,390
 
Media — 27.84%
             
Discovery Communications, Inc. — Class A*^
   
100,000
   
3,326,000
 
Discovery Communications, Inc. — Class C*
   
96,000
   
2,983,680
 
Liberty Media Corporation — Class A*
   
115,600
   
4,166,224
 
Liberty Media Corporation — Class C*
   
186,000
   
6,677,400
 
Liberty Ventures — Series A*
   
162,700
   
6,389,229
 
Scripps Networks Interactive — Class A
   
72,000
   
4,706,640
 
Starz — Class A*
   
127,000
   
5,679,440
 
Time Warner, Inc.^
   
48,000
   
4,195,680
 
Viacom Inc. — Class B
   
36,000
   
2,327,040
 
           
40,451,333
 
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries — 2.49%
             
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. — Class A*^
   
137,200
   
3,619,336
 
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers — 0.73%
             
AutoNation, Inc.*
   
16,800
   
1,058,064
 
Non-Store Retailers — 1.40%
             
Copart, Inc.*
   
37,600
   
1,334,048
 
Overstock.com, Inc.*^
   
1,000
   
22,540
 
Sotheby’s^
   
15,000
   
678,600
 
           
2,035,188
 
Other Exchanges — 0.04%
             
CBOE Holdings Inc.
   
1,000
   
57,220
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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The Internet Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

      Shares     Value  
Other Information Services — 6.99%
             
Google Inc. — Class A*
   
7,200
 
$
3,888,288
 
Google Inc. — Class C*
   
8,020
   
4,174,490
 
Yahoo! Inc.*
   
53,400
   
2,098,086
 
           
10,160,864
 
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries — 5.78%
             
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.*
   
124,000
   
3,408,760
 
The Madison Square Garden Company — Class A*
   
59,700
   
4,984,353
 
           
8,393,113
 
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services — 0.01%
             
Monster Worldwide, Inc.*
   
2,000
   
13,080
 
Publishing Industries (except Internet) — 0.11%
             
Journal Media Group Inc.
   
19,375
   
160,619
 
Rental and Leasing Services — 0.17%
             
Comdisco Holding Company, Inc.*
   
56,000
   
243,600
 
Satellite Telecommunications — 14.11%
             
DISH Network Corp. — Class A*
   
137,800
   
9,330,438
 
EchoStar Corporation — Class A*
   
209,600
   
10,203,328
 
Loral Space & Communications Inc.*
   
8,600
   
542,832
 
ViaSat, Inc.*
   
7,200
   
433,872
 
           
20,510,470
 
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and
             
Related Activities — 0.86%
             
IntercontinentalExchange Group, Inc.
   
1,200
   
268,332
 
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.
   
5,700
   
528,789
 
OTC Markets Group Inc. — Class A
   
30,600
   
455,940
 
           
1,253,061
 
Telecommunications — 0.02%
             
ICTC Group Inc.*
   
149
   
2,980
 
SoftBank Corp.
   
400
   
23,562
 
           
26,542
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
             
(cost $67,979,077)
         
142,778,422
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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The Internet Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

      Principal      
ESCROW NOTES — 0.00%
    Amount     Value  
Special Purpose Entity — 0.00%
             
Adelphia Communications Corp. Preferred*+
 
$
190,000
 
$
 
TOTAL ESCROW NOTES
             
(cost $0)
         
 
               
RIGHTS — 0.08%
    Shares        
Rental and Leasing Services — 0.08%
             
Comdisco Holding Company, Inc.*^#
   
1,800,000
   
115,200
 
TOTAL RIGHTS
             
(cost $21,920)
         
115,200
 
               
INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH
             
PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING — 3.62%
             
Money Market Funds — 3.62%
             
Mount Vernon Securities Lending Trust — Prime Portfolio, 0.23%b
   
5,262,475
   
5,262,475
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE
             
CASH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING
             
(cost $5,262,475)
         
5,262,475
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 101.96%
             
(cost $73,263,472)
       
$
148,156,097
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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The Internet Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)
 
   
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
* Non-income producing security.
^ — This security or a portion of this security was out on loan at June 30, 2015. Total loaned securities had a market value of $5,086,658 at June 30, 2015.
  Security is considered illiquid and was fair valued. The aggregate value of such securities is $0 or 0.00% of net assets.
  Contingent value right (contingent upon profitability of company).
b The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield as of June 30, 2015.
ADR — American Depository Receipt.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Global Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

COMMON STOCKS — 96.15%
    Shares     Value  
Apparel Manufacturing — 2.00%
             
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA
   
1,000
 
$
175,199
 
Asset Management — 8.10%
             
Apollo Global Management LLC — Class A
   
300
   
6,645
 
Brookfield Asset Management Inc. — Class A
   
6,000
   
209,580
 
JZ Capital Partners Limited
   
10,000
   
70,470
 
Onex Corporation
   
7,000
   
387,100
 
Partners Value Investments Inc.*
   
1,200
   
35,068
 
           
708,863
 
Cable Distributor — 2.11%
             
Altice SA*
   
100
   
13,774
 
Liberty Broadband Corporation — Series A*
   
900
   
45,873
 
Liberty Broadband Corporation — Series C*
   
2,340
   
119,714
 
Numericable Group SA*
   
100
   
5,301
 
           
184,662
 
Chemical Manufacturing — 1.46%
             
Platform Specialty Products Corporation*
   
5,000
   
127,900
 
Construction of Buildings — 0.43%
             
Lennar Corporation — Class A
   
200
   
10,208
 
TRI Pointe Homes, Inc.*
   
1,800
   
27,540
 
           
37,748
 
Crop Production — 0.27%
             
Cresud S.A.C.I.F.y A. — ADR*^
   
1,785
   
23,241
 
E-Commerce — 5.09%
             
Liberty Interactive Corporation — Class A*
   
10,000
   
277,500
 
Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings Inc. — Series A*
   
5,200
   
167,544
 
           
445,044
 
Electronics and Appliance Stores — 0.20%
             
Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores Inc.*
   
1,800
   
17,100
 
European Exchanges — 1.45%
             
Bolsas y Mercados Espanoles
   
3,130
   
126,599
 
Gaming — 1.13%
             
Wynn Resorts Limited
   
1,000
   
98,670
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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The Global Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

      Shares     Value  
General Merchandise Stores — 2.41%
             
Sears Canada Inc.*^
   
6,600
 
$
40,194
 
Sears Holdings Corporation*^
   
6,400
   
170,880
 
           
211,074
 
Global Exchanges — 0.41%
             
BM&FBOVESPA SA
   
9,470
   
35,728
 
Holding Company — 19.33%
             
Bollore SA
   
92,500
   
492,416
 
Clarke Inc.
   
33,000
   
313,091
 
Dundee Corporation — Class A*
   
35,800
   
359,790
 
HRG Group, Inc.*
   
200
   
2,600
 
Icahn Enterprises LP
   
5,994
   
519,800
 
Investor AB — B Shares
   
100
   
3,726
 
           
1,691,423
 
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities — 0.11%
             
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited
   
20
   
9,880
 
Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal
             
Merchant Wholesalers — 2.60%
             
Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA
   
2,800
   
227,756
 
Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) — 6.56%
             
The Howard Hughes Corporation*
   
4,000
   
574,160
 
Media — 10.40%
             
Discovery Communications, Inc. — Class A*
   
1,200
   
39,912
 
Discovery Communications, Inc. — Class C*
   
1,200
   
37,296
 
Liberty Media Corporation — Class A*
   
3,600
   
129,744
 
Liberty Media Corporation — Class C*
   
7,200
   
258,480
 
Liberty Ventures — Series A*
   
7,332
   
287,927
 
Starz — Class A*
   
3,494
   
156,252
 
           
909,611
 
Mining (except Oil and Gas) — 0.94%
             
Franco-Nevada Corporation
   
1,200
   
57,180
 
NovaCopper Inc.*^
   
666
   
333
 
NovaGold Resources Inc.*
   
4,000
   
13,680
 
Sandstorm Gold Limited*
   
3,600
   
10,584
 
           
81,777
 
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries — 2.17%
             
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. — Class A*^
   
7,200
   
189,936
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Global Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

      Shares     Value  
Oil and Gas — 4.65%
             
Texas Pacific Land Trust
   
2,700
 
$
406,323
 
Oil and Gas Extraction — 7.13%
             
Continental Resources, Inc.*
   
2,100
   
89,019
 
Paramount Resources Limited — Class A*
   
1,410
   
32,400
 
Siem Industries Inc.
   
6,600
   
442,200
 
Tourmaline Oil Corp.*
   
2,000
   
60,080
 
           
623,699
 
Oil Refining — 0.88%
             
Par Petroleum Corporation*
   
4,114
   
77,014
 
Other Information Services — 0.01%
             
Internet Initiative Japan Inc. — ADR
   
100
   
872
 
Pipeline Transportation — 0.08%
             
Rubis SCA
   
100
   
6,852
 
Publishing Industries (except Internet) — 0.09%
             
Promotora de Informaciones S.A. — ADR*
   
240
   
2,057
 
Promotora de Informaciones S.A. — Class A*
   
610
   
5,406
 
           
7,463
 
Real Estate — 4.86%
             
Brookfield Property Partners LP
   
281
   
6,196
 
Dream Unlimited Corp. — Class A*
   
54,000
   
418,943
 
           
425,139
 
Restaurants — 7.23%
             
Restaurant Brands International LP
   
18
   
652
 
Restaurant Brands International, Inc.
   
1,782
   
68,090
 
The Wendy’s Company
   
50,000
   
564,000
 
           
632,742
 
Satellite Telecommunications — 3.17%
             
DISH Network Corp. — Class A*
   
1,800
   
121,878
 
EchoStar Corporation — Class A*
   
3,200
   
155,776
 
           
277,654
 
Telecommunications — 0.44%
             
Cable & Wireless Communications plc
   
9,000
   
9,418
 
SoftBank Corp.
   
500
   
29,452
 
           
38,870
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Global Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

      Shares     Value  
Transportation — 0.05%
             
Clarkson plc
   
100
 
$
4,300
 
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing — 0.39%
             
HEICO Corporation — Class A
   
675
   
34,270
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
             
(cost $7,049,551)
         
8,411,569
 
               
      Principal        
CORPORATE BONDS — 0.40%
    Amount        
General Merchandise Stores — 0.40%
             
Sears Holdings Corporation, 8.000%, 12/15/2019
 
$
39,500
   
35,155
 
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
             
(cost $39,500)
         
35,155
 
               
MUTUAL FUNDS — 0.69%
    Shares        
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles — 0.69%
             
Templeton Russia and East European Fund, Inc.
   
6,000
   
60,300
 
TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS
             
(cost $79,646)
         
60,300
 
               
WARRANTS — 0.24%
             
General Merchandise Stores — 0.24%
             
Sears Holdings Corporation*^
   
1,390
   
20,864
 
TOTAL WARRANTS
             
(cost $19,439)
         
20,864
 
               
      Principal        
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 2.35%
    Amount        
Commercial Paper — 2.34%
             
U.S. Bank N.A., 0.02%, 07/01/2015
 
$
205,000
   
205,000
 
               
      Shares        
Money Market Funds — 0.01%
             
Fidelity Institutional Government Portfolio — Class I, 0.01%b
   
635
   
635
 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
             
(cost $205,635)
         
205,635
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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The Global Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH
         
PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING — 5.29%
    Shares     Value  
Money Market Funds — 5.29%
             
Mount Vernon Securities Lending Trust — Prime Portfolio, 0.23%b
   
463,370
 
$
463,370
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING
             
(cost $463,370)
         
463,370
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 105.12%
             
(cost $7,857,141)
       
$
9,196,893
 
   
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
* — Non-income producing security.
^ — This security or a portion of this security was out on loan at June 30, 2015. Total loaned securities had a market value of $436,732 at June 30, 2015.
b — The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield as of June 30, 2015.
ADR — American Depository Receipt.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Paradigm Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

COMMON STOCKS — 95.87%
    Shares     Value  
Apparel Manufacturing — 0.17%
             
L Brands, Inc.
   
21,900
 
$
1,877,487
 
Asset Management — 6.88%
             
Apollo Global Management LLC — Class A
   
1,000
   
22,150
 
Brookfield Asset Management Inc. — Class A
   
1,476,100
   
51,560,173
 
GAMCO Investors, Inc. — Class A
   
500
   
34,355
 
Onex Corporation
   
373,200
   
20,637,960
 
Partners Value Investments Inc.*
   
800
   
23,379
 
RIT Capital Partners plc
   
20,600
   
500,726
 
Value Partners Group Limited
   
1,128,000
   
1,781,156
 
WisdomTree Investments, Inc.
   
11,000
   
241,615
 
           
74,801,514
 
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing — 0.15%
             
Brown-Forman Corporation — Class A^
   
450
   
50,139
 
Castle Brands, Inc.*
   
72,000
   
100,080
 
Crimson Wine Group Limited*
   
154,000
   
1,439,900
 
           
1,590,119
 
Broadcasting (except Internet) — 1.14%
             
CBS Corporation — Class B
   
223,800
   
12,420,900
 
Cable Distributor — 2.40%
             
Liberty Broadband Corporation — Series A*
   
137,600
   
7,013,472
 
Liberty Broadband Corporation — Series C*
   
373,600
   
19,113,376
 
           
26,126,848
 
Chemical Manufacturing — 0.32%
             
Platform Specialty Products Corporation*
   
136,800
   
3,499,344
 
Construction of Buildings — 0.22%
             
Green Brick Partners, Inc.*^
   
3,600
   
39,420
 
Lennar Corporation — Class A^
   
25,400
   
1,296,416
 
TRI Pointe Homes, Inc.*
   
66,800
   
1,022,040
 
           
2,357,876
 
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities — 0.00%
             
Imperial Holdings, Inc.*^
   
7,500
   
43,425
 
E-Commerce — 3.19%
             
IAC/InterActiveCorp
   
12,400
   
987,784
 
Liberty Interactive Corporation — Class A*
   
1,039,600
   
28,848,900
 
Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings Inc. — Series A*
   
150,200
   
4,839,444
 
           
34,676,128
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
99

 
 
KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Paradigm Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

      Shares     Value  
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing — 0.00%
             
Danaher Corporation
   
100
 
$
8,559
 
Electronics and Appliance Stores — 0.09%
             
Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores Inc.*^
   
97,400
   
925,300
 
Gaming — 1.69%
             
Las Vegas Sands Corp.
   
172,600
   
9,073,582
 
MGM Resorts International*
   
168,800
   
3,080,600
 
Wynn Resorts Limited
   
63,000
   
6,216,210
 
           
18,370,392
 
General Merchandise Stores — 1.26%
             
Sears Canada Inc.*^
   
447,200
   
2,723,448
 
Sears Holdings Corporation*^
   
410,000
   
10,947,000
 
           
13,670,448
 
Global Exchanges — 0.18%
             
JSE Limited
   
184,900
   
1,952,803
 
Holding Company — 9.17%
             
Bollore SA
   
608,200
   
3,237,703
 
Dundee Corporation — Class A*^
   
167,000
   
1,678,350
 
Icahn Enterprises LP
   
913,818
   
79,246,297
 
Leucadia National Corporation
   
640,700
   
15,556,196
 
           
99,718,546
 
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities — 1.67%
             
Markel Corporation*
   
22,732
   
18,201,058
 
Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) — 12.21%
             
The Howard Hughes Corporation*
   
897,200
   
128,784,088
 
Rouse Properties, Inc.^
   
244,000
   
3,989,400
 
           
132,773,488
 
Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings — 0.68%
             
Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. — REIT
   
140,400
   
7,382,232
 
Machinery Manufacturing — 0.07%
             
Colfax Corporation*^
   
17,000
   
784,550
 
Manufactured Brands — 3.55%
             
Jarden Corporation*
   
745,000
   
38,553,750
 
Movado Group, Inc.
   
800
   
21,728
 
           
38,575,478
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
100

 
 
KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Paradigm Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Shares
   
Value
 
Media — 11.31%
           
Discovery Communications, Inc. — Class A*^
    345,300     $ 11,484,678  
Discovery Communications, Inc. — Class C*
    268,500       8,344,980  
Liberty Media Corporation — Class A*
    580,800       20,932,032  
Liberty Media Corporation — Class C*
    1,013,300       36,377,470  
Liberty Ventures — Series A*
    332,200       13,045,494  
Scripps Networks Interactive — Class A
    60,000       3,922,200  
Starz — Class A*
    558,900       24,994,008  
Viacom Inc. — Class B
    60,000       3,878,400  
              122,979,262  
Mining (except Oil and Gas) — 1.26%
               
Franco-Nevada Corporation
    286,200       13,637,430  
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries — 3.56%
               
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. — Class A*^
    1,468,100       38,728,478  
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers — 5.02%
               
AutoNation, Inc.*
    865,600       54,515,488  
Non-Store Retailers — 0.17%
               
Lands’ End, Inc.*^
    76,200       1,892,046  
Oil and Gas — 8.22%
               
Texas Pacific Land Trust^c
    593,828       89,365,176  
Oil and Gas Extraction — 2.10%
               
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
    61,300       1,664,908  
Continental Resources, Inc.*^
    178,400       7,562,376  
Siem Industries Inc.
    29,700       1,989,900  
Tourmaline Oil Corp.*
    386,000       11,595,452  
              22,812,636  
Oil Refining — 0.05%
               
Par Petroleum Corporation*
    27,892       522,138  
Other Exchanges — 3.53%
               
CBOE Holdings Inc.
    660,200       37,776,644  
Urbana Corporation — Class A
    368,178       633,773  
              38,410,417  
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries — 4.11%
               
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.*
    1,624,500       44,657,505  
Pharmaceuticals — 0.01%
               
OPKO Health, Inc.*^
    4,000       64,320  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Paradigm Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Shares
   
Value
 
Real Estate — 2.33%
           
Brookfield Property Partners LP
    71,064     $ 1,566,961  
Dream Unlimited Corp. — Class A*
    304,200       2,360,047  
Forest City Enterprises, Inc. — Class A*
    818,600       18,091,060  
Urban Edge Properties — REIT
    14,800       307,692  
Vornado Realty Trust — REIT
    31,800       3,018,774  
              25,344,534  
Restaurants — 2.94%
               
The Wendy’s Company
    2,834,000       31,967,520  
Satellite Telecommunications — 5.96%
               
DISH Network Corp. — Class A*
    614,000       41,573,940  
EchoStar Corporation — Class A*
    477,400       23,239,832  
              64,813,772  
Support Activities for Transportation — 0.01%
               
HNA Infrastructure Company Limited
    60,000       68,038  
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing — 0.01%
               
HEICO Corporation — Class A
    1,250       63,462  
Utilities — 0.24%
               
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP^
    58,600       2,615,318  
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
               
(cost $645,656,787)
            1,042,214,035  
                 
   
Principal
         
ESCROW NOTES — 0.00%
 
Amount
         
Special Purpose Entity — 0.00%
               
Adelphia Communications Corp.*+
  $ 200,000        
TOTAL ESCROW NOTES
               
(cost $0)
               
                 
WARRANTS — 0.13%
 
Shares
         
General Merchandise Stores — 0.13%
               
Sears Holdings Corporation*^
    94,631       1,420,411  
TOTAL WARRANTS
               
(cost $1,567,656)
            1,420,411  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Paradigm Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Principal
       
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 3.73%
 
Amount
   
Value
 
Commercial Paper — 3.73%
           
U.S. Bank N.A., 0.02%, 07/01/2015
  $ 40,549,000     $ 40,549,000  
                 
   
Shares
         
Money Market Funds — 0.00%
               
Fidelity Institutional Government Portfolio — Class I, 0.01%b
    370       370  
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
               
(cost $40,549,370)
            40,549,370  
                 
INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH PROCEEDS
               
FROM SECURITIES LENDING — 7.38%
               
Money Market Funds — 7.38%
               
Mount Vernon Securities Lending Trust — Prime Portfolio, 0.23%b
    80,187,483       80,187,483  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH
               
PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING
               
(cost $80,187,483)
            80,187,483  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 107.11%
               
(cost $767,961,296)
          $ 1,164,371,299  
   
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
* — Non-income producing security.
^ — This security or a portion of this security was out on loan at June 30, 2015. Total loaned securities had a market value of $76,631,535 at June 30, 2015.
+ — Security is considered illiquid and was fair valued. The aggregate value of such securities is $0 or 0.00% of net assets.
 b — The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield as of June 30, 2015.
 c — Affiliated issuer. See Note 11.
REIT — Real Estate Investment Trust.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Medical Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

COMMON STOCKS — 99.72%
 
Shares
   
Value
 
Chemical Manufacturing — 7.31%
           
Agenus, Inc.*
    148     $ 1,277  
AmpliPhi Biosciences Corp.*
    1,000       187  
Celgene Corporation*
    5,000       578,675  
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
    8,000       936,640  
Immune Pharmaceuticals Inc.*
    17       33  
Lonza Group AG*
    5,000       667,950  
MMRGlobal Inc.*
    43,000       280  
              2,185,042  
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology — 84.35%
               
AbbVie Inc.
    14,000       940,660  
Alkermes plc*
    25,000       1,608,500  
Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*^
    45,000       208,800  
AstraZeneca plc — ADR
    13,000       828,230  
Biogen Inc.*
    7,250       2,928,565  
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    34,000       2,262,360  
Celldex Therapeutics Inc.*^
    26,294       663,135  
Eli Lilly & Company
    23,000       1,920,270  
GlaxoSmithKline plc — ADR
    22,673       944,330  
Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*^
    17,000       978,350  
Johnson & Johnson
    14,000       1,364,440  
Merck & Co., Inc.
    16,000       910,880  
Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*^
    19,000       234,935  
Novartis AG — ADR
    18,000       1,770,120  
Oncothyreon, Inc.*
    33,333       124,665  
Osiris Therapeutics, Inc.*^
    19,000       369,740  
Pfizer, Inc.
    46,000       1,542,380  
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*^
    67,200       501,312  
Receptos, Inc.*
    8,000       1,520,400  
Roche Holding AG Limited — ADR
    22,000       771,540  
Sanofi — ADR
    26,000       1,287,780  
Shire plc — ADR
    6,000       1,448,940  
Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp.*
    16,000       35,680  
Vical Inc.*
    84,500       59,150  
              25,225,162  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Medical Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Shares
   
Value
 
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services — 8.06%
           
Affymetrix, Inc.*^
    104,000     $ 1,135,680  
Albany Molecular Research, Inc.*^
    56,000       1,132,320  
Codexis, Inc.*
    5,611       21,827  
Onconova Therapeutics, Inc.*^
    21,000       49,770  
Pacific Biosciences of California Inc.*^
    12,000       69,120  
              2,408,717  
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
               
(cost $17,567,372)
            29,818,921  
                 
RIGHTS — 0.07%
               
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles — 0.03%
               
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc.*
    44,000       1,804  
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc.*
    44,000       4,840  
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    44,000       3,080  
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc.*
    44,000       308  
              10,032  
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology — 0.04%
               
Sanofi*
    15,538       10,877  
TOTAL RIGHTS
               
(cost $0)
            20,909  
                 
   
Principal
         
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.16%
 
Amount
         
Commercial Paper — 0.16%
               
U.S. Bank N.A., 0.02%, 07/01/2015
  $ 49,000       49,000  
                 
   
Shares
         
Money Market Funds — 0.00%
               
Fidelity Institutional Government Portfolio — Class I, 0.01%b
    610       610  
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
               
(cost $49,610)
            49,610  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Medical Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH
           
PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING — 10.53%
 
Shares
   
Value
 
Money Market Funds — 10.53%
           
Mount Vernon Securities Lending Trust — Prime Portfolio, 0.23%b
    3,148,825     $ 3,148,825  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH PROCEEDS
               
FROM SECURITIES LENDING
               
(cost $3,148,825)
            3,148,825  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 110.48%
               
(cost $20,765,807)
          $ 33,038,265  
   
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
* — Non-income producing security.
^ — This security or a portion of this security was out on loan at June 30, 2015. Total loaned securities had a market value of $3,077,519 at June 30, 2015.
b — The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield as of June 30, 2015.
ADR — American Depository Receipt.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
106

 
 
KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

COMMON STOCKS — 99.37%
 
Shares
   
Value
 
Asset Management — 6.78%
           
GAMCO Investors, Inc. — Class A
    23,400     $ 1,607,814  
JZ Capital Partners Limited
    196,400       1,384,033  
Onex Corporation
    185,300       10,253,069  
Partners Value Investments Inc.*
    191,000       5,581,665  
RIT Capital Partners plc
    135,200       3,286,318  
Sprott, Inc.
    1,680       3,322  
              22,116,221  
Chemical Manufacturing — 4.89%
               
Inter Parfums, Inc.
    155,100       5,262,543  
Platform Specialty Products Corporation*
    418,300       10,700,114  
              15,962,657  
Construction of Buildings — 4.49%
               
Green Brick Partners, Inc.*
    398,700       4,365,765  
TRI Pointe Homes, Inc.*
    672,700       10,292,310  
              14,658,075  
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities — 1.55%
               
BOK Financial Corporation
    11,400       793,212  
Imperial Holdings, Inc.*^
    735,250       4,257,098  
              5,050,310  
E-Commerce — 0.32%
               
Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings Inc. — Series A*
    32,200       1,037,484  
Electronics and Appliance Stores — 1.09%
               
Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores Inc.*^
    375,700       3,569,150  
Forestry and Logging — 0.01%
               
Keweenaw Land Association Limited*
    380       36,480  
Gaming — 1.26%
               
Tropicana Entertainment Inc.*
    256,600       4,118,430  
General Merchandise Stores — 1.53%
               
Sears Canada Inc.*^
    613,100       3,733,779  
Sears Holdings Corporation*^
    46,500       1,241,550  
              4,975,329  
Holding Company — 11.58%
               
Dundee Corporation — Class A*
    856,700       8,609,835  
Icahn Enterprises LP
    336,294       29,163,416  
              37,773,251  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
107

 
 
KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Shares
   
Value
 
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities — 3.52%
           
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.^
    153,100     $ 10,029,581  
Greenlight Capital Re, Limited — Class A*
    50,200       1,464,334  
              11,493,915  
Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) — 9.22%
               
The Howard Hughes Corporation*
    209,600       30,085,984  
Machinery Manufacturing — 0.49%
               
Colfax Corporation*^
    34,500       1,592,175  
Manufactured Brands — 11.04%
               
Jarden Corporation*
    665,825       34,456,444  
Movado Group, Inc.
    57,200       1,553,552  
              36,009,996  
Media — 2.11%
               
Liberty Ventures — Series A*
    32,200       1,264,494  
Starz — Class A*
    125,800       5,625,776  
              6,890,270  
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods — 0.28%
               
Dorman Products, Inc.*^
    19,200       915,072  
Mining (except Oil and Gas) — 0.05%
               
McEwen Mining Inc.*^
    160,600       153,999  
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries — 4.57%
               
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. — Class A*^
    564,400       14,888,872  
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers — 0.62%
               
Penske Automotive Group, Inc.
    38,700       2,016,657  
Non-Store Retailers — 0.11%
               
Lands’ End, Inc.*^
    13,986       347,272  
Oil and Gas — 9.01%
               
Texas Pacific Land Trust
    195,280       29,387,687  
Oil and Gas Extraction — 0.21%
               
Biloxi Marsh Lands Corporation
    100       2,624  
WPX Energy Inc.*
    55,800       685,224  
              687,848  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 

 
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The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Shares
   
Value
 
Oil Refining — 2.08%
           
Par Petroleum Corporation*
    361,719     $ 6,771,380  
Other Exchanges — 0.37%
               
Urbana Corporation — Class A
    695,071       1,196,479  
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries — 4.54%
               
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.*
    538,000       14,789,620  
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing — 1.02%
               
CVR Energy, Inc.^
    88,300       3,323,612  
Pipeline Transportation — 0.52%
               
Rubis SCA
    24,750       1,695,840  
Publishing Industries (except Internet) — 0.19%
               
Promotora de Informaciones S.A. — ADR*
    64,644       553,999  
Value Line, Inc.
    7,615       79,044  
              633,043  
Real Estate — 5.32%
               
Dream Unlimited Corp. — Class A*
    2,235,000       17,339,592  
Rental and Leasing Services — 0.01%
               
Comdisco Holding Company, Inc.
    7,560       32,886  
Restaurants — 7.69%
               
The Wendy’s Company
    2,224,400       25,091,232  
Satellite Telecommunications — 0.57%
               
Loral Space & Communications Inc.*
    14,000       883,680  
ViaSat, Inc.*
    16,400       988,264  
              1,871,944  
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments
               
and Related Activities — 0.00%
               
BHF Kleinwort Benson Group SA*
    800       3,915  
Telecommunications — 0.04%
               
CIBL, Inc.*
    18       24,318  
ICTC Group Inc.*
    208       4,160  
LICT Corporation*
    16       86,400  
              114,878  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Shares
   
Value
 
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing — 2.29%
           
American Railcar Industries, Inc.^
    67,400     $ 3,278,336  
Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation*
    369,700       4,196,095  
              7,474,431  
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
               
(cost $285,768,906)
            324,105,986  
                 
RIGHTS — 0.11%
               
Rental and Leasing Services — 0.11%
               
Comdisco Holding Company, Inc.*#
    5,634,807       360,628  
TOTAL RIGHTS
               
(cost $1,088,543)
            360,628  
                 
WARRANTS — 0.05%
               
General Merchandise Stores — 0.05%
               
Sears Holdings Corporation*^
    9,591       143,961  
TOTAL WARRANTS
               
(cost $97,552)
            143,961  
                 
   
Principal
         
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.04%
 
Amount
         
Commercial Paper — 0.04%
               
U.S. Bank N.A., 0.02%, 07/01/2015
  $ 130,000       130,000  
                 
   
Shares
         
Money Market Funds — 0.00%
               
Fidelity Institutional Government Portfolio — Class I, 0.01%b
    696       696  
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
               
(cost $130,696)
            130,696  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH
           
PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING — 13.59%
 
Shares
   
Value
 
Money Market Funds — 13.59%
           
Mount Vernon Securities Lending Trust — Prime Portfolio, 0.23%b
    44,329,175     $ 44,329,175  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH PROCEEDS
               
FROM SECURITIES LENDING
               
(cost $44,329,175)
            44,329,175  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 113.16%
               
(cost $331,414,872)
          $ 369,070,446  
   
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
* — Non-income producing security.
^ — This security or a portion of this security was out on loan at June 30, 2015. Total loaned securities had a market value of $42,780,293 at June 30, 2015.
# — Contingent value right (contingent upon profitability of company).
b — The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield as of June 30, 2015.
ADR — American Depository Receipt.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Market Opportunities Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

COMMON STOCKS — 85.62%
 
Shares
   
Value
 
Administrative and Support Services — 0.01%
           
Markit Limited*
    200     $ 5,114  
Asset Management — 16.72%
               
Apollo Global Management LLC — Class A
    18,900       418,635  
The Blackstone Group LP
    9,000       367,830  
Brookfield Asset Management Inc. — Class A
    73,000       2,549,890  
Federated Investors, Inc. — Class B^
    3,600       120,564  
GAMCO Investors, Inc. — Class A
    300       20,613  
JZ Capital Partners Limited
    55,200       388,995  
Oaktree Capital Group LLC^
    18,000       957,240  
Onex Corporation
    43,000       2,377,900  
Partners Value Investments Inc.*
    43,216       1,262,918  
Pershing Square Holdings Limited*
    100       3,050  
Senvest Capital Inc.*
    120       18,735  
Sprott, Inc.
    41,155       81,387  
              8,567,757  
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing — 0.09%
               
Crimson Wine Group Limited*
    5,080       47,498  
Chemical Manufacturing — 0.03%
               
Cadus Corporation*
    10,800       14,364  
Construction of Buildings — 0.11%
               
Green Brick Partners, Inc.*
    5,190       56,830  
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities — 3.04%
               
BBCN Bancorp, Inc.
    10       148  
Imperial Holdings, Inc.*
    269,000       1,557,510  
              1,557,658  
Data Processor — 6.16%
               
MasterCard, Inc. — Class A
    14,800       1,383,504  
Visa, Inc. — Class A
    26,400       1,772,760  
              3,156,264  
E-Commerce — 0.48%
               
Liberty Interactive Corporation — Class A*
    2,000       55,500  
Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings Inc. — Series A*
    5,948       191,644  
              247,144  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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The Market Opportunities Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Shares
   
Value
 
Gaming — 2.76%
           
Las Vegas Sands Corp.
    3,000     $ 157,710  
Tropicana Entertainment Inc.*
    78,400       1,258,320  
              1,416,030  
General Merchandise Stores — 0.05%
               
Sears Holdings Corporation*^
    1,000       26,700  
Global Exchanges — 2.62%
               
JSE Limited
    62,000       654,807  
London Stock Exchange Group plc
    12,800       476,652  
Singapore Exchange Limited
    36,000       209,288  
              1,340,747  
Holding Company — 15.52%
               
Bollore SA
    10,000       53,234  
Clarke Inc.
    1,000       9,488  
Dundee Corporation — Class A*
    169,900       1,707,495  
Icahn Enterprises LP
    58,400       5,064,448  
Leucadia National Corporation
    46,000       1,116,880  
              7,951,545  
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities — 1.17%
               
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited
    40       19,760  
Markel Corporation*
    725       580,493  
              600,253  
Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) — 7.39%
               
The Howard Hughes Corporation*
    26,400       3,789,456  
Media — 0.95%
               
Liberty Ventures — Series A*
    12,403       487,066  
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods — 0.03%
               
A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc.
    1,600       16,752  
Mining (except Oil and Gas) — 0.51%
               
Franco-Nevada Corporation
    5,400       257,310  
Sandstorm Gold Limited*
    1,800       5,292  
              262,602  
Non-Store Retailers — 2.93%
               
Sotheby’s^
    33,200       1,501,968  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 

 
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The Market Opportunities Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Shares
   
Value
 
Oil and Gas — 8.84%
           
Texas Pacific Land Trust
    30,100     $ 4,529,749  
Other Exchanges — 6.18%
               
CBOE Holdings Inc.
    40,000       2,288,800  
NZX Limited
    359,002       262,740  
Urbana Corporation — Class A
    356,004       612,817  
              3,164,357  
Real Estate — 4.09%
               
Dream Unlimited Corp. — Class A*
    270,000       2,094,716  
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments
               
and Related Activities — 5.34%
               
CME Group, Inc.
    6,000       558,360  
IntercontinentalExchange Group, Inc.
    3,600       804,996  
Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc.*^
    24,000       84,000  
OTC Markets Group Inc. — Class A
    86,385       1,287,136  
              2,734,492  
Transportation — 0.02%
               
Clarkson plc
    200       8,601  
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing — 0.01%
               
American Railcar Industries, Inc.^
    100       4,864  
U.S. Equity Exchanges — 0.57%
               
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.
    6,000       292,860  
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
               
(cost $32,205,041)
            43,875,387  
                 
   
Principal
         
CORPORATE BONDS — 0.01%
 
Amount
         
General Merchandise Stores — 0.01%
               
Sears Holdings Corporation, 8.000%, 12/15/2019
  $ 5,500       4,895  
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
               
(cost $5,500)
            4,895  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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The Market Opportunities Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

MUTUAL FUNDS — 0.00%
 
Shares
   
Value
 
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles — 0.00%
           
Templeton Russia and East European Fund, Inc.
    200     $ 2,010  
TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS
               
(cost $2,544)
            2,010  
                 
RIGHTS — 0.00%
               
Asset Management — 0.00%
               
W.P. Stewart & Co., Limited*+
    205        
TOTAL RIGHTS
               
(cost $0)
             
                 
WARRANTS — 0.01%
               
General Merchandise Stores — 0.01%
               
Sears Holdings Corporation*^
    193       2,897  
TOTAL WARRANTS
               
(cost $3,070)
            2,897  
                 
   
Principal
         
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 9.47%
 
Amount
         
Commercial Paper — 4.74%
               
U.S. Bank N.A., 0.02%, 07/01/2015
  $ 2,430,000       2,430,000  
                 
   
Shares
         
Money Market Funds — 4.73%
               
Fidelity Institutional Government Portfolio — Class I, 0.01%b
    2,426,000       2,426,000  
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
               
(cost $4,856,000)
            4,856,000  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Market Opportunities Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH
           
PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING — 4.78%
 
Shares
   
Value
 
Money Market Funds — 4.78%
           
Mount Vernon Securities Lending Trust — Prime Portfolio, 0.23%b
    2,451,116     $ 2,451,116  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH PROCEEDS
               
FROM SECURITIES LENDING
               
(cost $2,451,116)
            2,451,116  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.89%
               
(cost $39,523,271)
          $ 51,192,305  
   
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
* — Non-income producing security.
^ — This security or a portion of this security was out on loan at June 30, 2015. Total loaned securities had a market value of $2,360,131 at June 30, 2015.
+ — Security is considered illiquid and was fair valued. The aggregate value of such securities is $0 or 0.00% of net assets.
b — The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield as of June 30, 2015.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Alternative Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Principal
       
CORPORATE BONDS — 62.28%
 
Amount
   
Value
 
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing — 2.22%
           
Altria Group, Inc., 4.125%, 09/11/2015
  $ 100,000     $ 100,568  
The Coca-Cola Company, 1.500%, 11/15/2015
    100,000       100,306  
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc., 2.900%, 01/15/2016
    200,000       202,248  
PepsiCo, Inc., 0.950%, 02/22/2017#
    200,000       200,033  
Reynolds American, Inc., 1.050%, 10/30/2015
    175,000       174,413  
              777,568  
Broadcasting (except Internet) — 0.29%
               
The Walt Disney Company, 0.450%, 12/01/2015
    100,000       99,969  
Chemical Manufacturing — 0.88%
               
The Dow Chemical Company, 2.500%, 02/15/2016
    250,000       252,449  
Ecolab Inc., 1.000%, 08/09/2015
    55,000       55,011  
              307,460  
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing — 2.16%
               
Apple, Inc., 1.050%, 05/05/2017#
    250,000       250,816  
Hewlett-Packard Co., 2.125%, 09/13/2015
    100,000       100,336  
Intel Corp., 1.950%, 10/01/2016
    200,000       202,155  
Texas Instruments Inc., 2.375%, 05/16/2016
    200,000       203,281  
              756,588  
Consumer Staples — 0.57%
               
The Procter & Gamble Company, 0.750%, 11/04/2016
    200,000       200,172  
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities — 10.40%
               
American Express Centurion, 0.875%, 11/13/2015
    250,000       250,184  
Bank of America Corporation, 1.250%, 01/11/2016
    250,000       250,644  
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, 0.700%, 10/23/2015
    200,000       200,099  
Bank of Nova Scotia, 0.950%, 03/15/2016
    200,000       200,572  
Branch Banking & Trust Company, 1.450%, 10/03/2016
    180,000       181,294  
Capital One Bank (USA), NA, 1.200%, 02/13/2017
    250,000       248,834  
Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, 2.650%, 04/01/2016
    200,000       203,299  
Citigroup Inc., 1.300%, 11/15/2016
    350,000       349,928  
Fifth Third Bank, 0.900%, 02/26/2016
    150,000       150,157  
General Electric Capital Corp., 1.000%, 12/11/2015
    200,000       200,583  
Harley-Davidson Financial Services Inc., 1.150%, 09/15/2015,
               
Acquired 01/08/2014 at $200,119
    200,000       200,092  
John Deere Capital Corporation, 1.050%, 12/15/2016
    200,000       200,229  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 

 
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The Alternative Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Principal
       
   
Amount
   
Value
 
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities — 10.40% (Continued)
           
Key Bank NA, 1.100%, 11/25/2016
  $ 250,000     $ 250,421  
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, 1.400%, 07/25/2017#
    300,000       299,668  
PNC Bank NA, 1.300%, 10/03/2016
    250,000       251,095  
Wells Fargo & Company, 1.250%, 07/20/2016
    200,000       200,879  
              3,637,978  
Digital Security — 0.43%
               
Symantec Corp., 2.750%, 09/15/2015
    150,000       150,525  
Diversified Financial Services — 1.44%
               
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 3.625%, 02/07/2016
    300,000       304,887  
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 1.100%, 10/15/2015
    200,000       200,189  
              505,076  
E-Commerce — 0.97%
               
Amazon.com, Inc., 0.650%, 11/27/2015
    200,000       200,026  
eBay, Inc., 0.700%, 07/15/2015
    140,000       140,005  
              340,031  
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing — 0.29%
               
Whirlpool Corporation, 1.350%, 03/01/2017
    100,000       100,335  
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing — 0.58%
               
Danaher Corporation, 2.300%, 06/23/2016
    200,000       202,683  
Food and Beverage Stores — 0.86%
               
The Kroger Co., 1.200%, 10/17/2016
    300,000       300,667  
Food Manufacturing — 2.71%
               
ConAgra Foods, Inc.
               
1.350%, 09/10/2015
    100,000       100,051  
1.300%, 01/25/2016
    200,000       200,055  
General Mills, Inc., 0.875%, 01/29/2016
    200,000       200,194  
HJ Heinz Co., 2.000%, 09/12/2016
    150,000       147,198  
Kellogg Company, 1.875%, 11/17/2016
    100,000       100,978  
William Wrigley Jr. Company, 1.400%, 10/21/2016,
               
Acquired 10/28/2013 at $200,639
    200,000       200,576  
              949,052  
Food Services and Drinking Places — 1.14%
               
Starbucks Corporation, 0.875%, 12/05/2016
    400,000       400,422  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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The Alternative Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Principal
       
   
Amount
   
Value
 
General Merchandise Stores — 1.21%
           
Costco Wholesale Corporation, 0.650%, 12/07/2015
  $ 150,000     $ 150,086  
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
               
1.500%, 10/25/2015
    74,000       74,238  
0.600%, 04/11/2016
    200,000       200,097  
              424,421  
Health and Personal Care Stores — 1.15%
               
CVS Caremark Corporation, 1.200%, 12/05/2016
    200,000       200,350  
Walgreen Company, 1.800%, 09/15/2017
    200,000       200,901  
              401,251  
Holding Company — 0.72%
               
Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp., 0.950%, 08/15/2016#
    250,000       250,566  
Household and Personal Products — 1.01%
               
Colgate-Palmolive Company
               
1.375%, 11/01/2015
    150,000       150,462  
1.300%, 01/15/2017#
    200,000       201,574  
              352,036  
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities — 4.07%
               
Aetna Inc., 1.750%, 05/15/2017#
    300,000       302,656  
American International Group, Inc., 5.450%, 05/18/2017#
    400,000       430,150  
UnitedHealth Group Inc.
               
0.850%, 10/15/2015
    100,000       100,082  
1.875%, 11/15/2016
    285,000       288,627  
WellPoint, Inc., 1.250%, 09/10/2015
    300,000       300,179  
              1,421,694  
Machinery Manufacturing — 1.55%
               
Cameron International Corporation, 1.400%, 06/15/2017
    242,000       240,533  
Illinois Tool Works, Inc., 0.900%, 02/25/2017#
    300,000       300,268  
              540,801  
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods — 1.87%
               
AmerisourceBergen Corporation, 1.150%, 05/15/2017
    300,000       299,625  
Express Scripts Holding Company, 3.125%, 05/15/2016
    150,000       152,497  
McKesson Corp., 0.950%, 12/04/2015
    200,000       200,301  
              652,423  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Principal
       
   
Amount
   
Value
 
Miscellaneous Manufacturing — 4.02%
           
3M Co., 1.375%, 09/29/2016
  $ 250,000     $ 252,095  
Baxter International Inc., 0.950%, 06/01/2016
    200,000       199,674  
Becton Dickinson & Co.
               
1.450%, 05/15/2017
    300,000       299,917  
1.800%, 12/15/2017
    300,000       300,215  
CR Bard, Inc., 2.875%, 01/15/2016
    150,000       151,679  
Stryker Corporation, 2.000%, 09/30/2016
    200,000       202,199  
              1,405,779  
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers — 0.72%
               
AutoZone, Inc., 1.300%, 01/13/2017
    250,000       250,508  
Oil and Gas Extraction — 1.93%
               
Apache Corporation, 5.625%, 01/15/2017
    350,000       371,358  
Marathon Oil Corporation, 0.900%, 11/01/2015
    100,000       99,983  
Occidental Petroleum Corporation, 1.750%, 02/15/2017#
    200,000       201,859  
              673,200  
Other Information Services — 0.64%
               
Google Inc., 2.125%, 05/19/2016
    222,000       225,342  
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing — 3.17%
               
Chevron Corporation, 0.889%, 06/24/2016
    200,000       200,597  
Exxon Mobil Corporation, 0.921%, 03/15/2017#
    200,000       200,138  
Hess Corporation, 1.300%, 06/15/2017
    350,000       348,364  
Phillips 66, 2.950%, 05/01/2017
    350,000       359,916  
              1,109,015  
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology — 4.68%
               
Amgen Inc., 2.300%, 06/15/2016
    427,000       431,832  
GlaxoSmithKline Capital Inc., 0.700%, 03/18/2016
    200,000       200,331  
Johnson & Johnson, 0.700%, 11/28/2016#
    300,000       300,729  
Life Technologies Corporation, 3.500%, 01/15/2016
    150,000       151,888  
Medtronic, Inc., 0.875%, 02/27/2017#
    250,000       249,716  
Pfizer, Inc., 1.100%, 05/15/2017#
    300,000       300,967  
              1,635,463  
Pharmaceuticals — 0.57%
               
Mylan Inc., 1.800%, 06/24/2016
    200,000       200,148  
Publishing Industries (except Internet) — 0.29%
               
Thomson Reuters Corporation, 0.875%, 05/23/2016
    100,000       99,819  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 

 
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The Alternative Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Principal
       
   
Amount
   
Value
 
Satellite Telecommunications — 1.16%
           
DIRECTV Holdings, LLC
           
3.500%, 03/01/2016
  $ 150,000     $ 152,361  
2.400%, 03/15/2017
    250,000       253,407  
              405,768  
Support Activities for Mining — 0.72%
               
Schlumberger Investment SA, 1.950%, 09/14/2016,
               
Acquired 01/10/2014 at $253,048
    250,000       253,223  
Support Activities for Transportation — 0.88%
               
GATX Corporation, 3.500%, 07/15/2016
    300,000       306,367  
Telecommunications — 1.71%
               
AT&T, Inc., 0.800%, 12/01/2015
    200,000       200,014  
Verizon Communications Inc., 0.700%, 11/02/2015
    200,000       199,736  
Vodafone Group plc, 1.625%, 03/20/2017
    200,000       199,281  
              599,031  
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing — 2.14%
               
Lockheed Martin Corp., 2.125%, 09/15/2016
    250,000       253,734  
Toyota Motor Credit Corp., 0.875%, 07/17/2015
    200,000       200,039  
VW Credit, Inc., 1.875%, 10/13/2016
    290,000       293,263  
              747,036  
Utilities — 2.02%
               
Duke Energy Corporation, 2.150%, 11/15/2016
    400,000       406,284  
Southern Power Company, 4.875%, 07/15/2015
    100,000       100,107  
Xcel Energy, Inc., 0.750%, 05/09/2016
    200,000       199,458  
              705,849  
Waste Management and Remediation Services — 1.11%
               
Waste Management, Inc., 2.600%, 09/01/2016
    383,000       389,827  
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
               
(cost $21,791,780)
            21,778,093  
                 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY ISSUES — 3.52%1
               
U.S. Government Agency Issues — 3.52%
               
Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.375%, 10/07/2015#
    300,000       300,198  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Principal
       
   
Amount
   
Value
 
U.S. Government Agency Issues — 3.52% (Continued)
           
Federal Home Loan Banks
           
1.875%, 12/11/2015#
  $ 175,000     $ 176,343  
1.000%, 03/11/2016#
    200,000       200,884  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, 0.500%, 05/13/2016#
    300,000       300,434  
Federal National Mortgage Association, 1.875%, 10/15/2015#
    250,000       251,271  
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY ISSUES
               
(cost $1,227,954)
            1,229,130  
                 
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS — 7.45%
               
U.S. Treasury Notes — 7.45%
               
0.250%, 08/15/2015#
    350,000       350,069  
0.250%, 04/15/2016#
    500,000       499,883  
0.625%, 07/15/2016#
    250,000       250,703  
0.625%, 10/15/2016#
    300,000       300,820  
0.625%, 02/15/2017#
    200,000       200,281  
0.750%, 06/30/2017
    500,000       501,015  
0.875%, 08/15/2017#
    500,000       501,836  
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS
               
(cost $2,595,585)
            2,604,607  
                 
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS — 20.81%
 
Shares
         
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles — 20.81%
               
iShares 1-3 Year Credit Bond ETF
    34,100       3,591,753  
PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity ETF
    4,700       475,405  
SPDR Barclays Short Term Corporate Bond ETF#
    24,000       734,400  
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF
    31,100       2,474,938  
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS
               
(cost $7,303,061)
            7,276,496  
                 
PURCHASED PUT OPTIONS — 0.24%
   Contractsd          
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities — 0.16%
               
iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN*
               
Expiration Date: January 2016, Exercise Price: $15.00
    12       1,590  
Expiration Date: January 2016, Exercise Price: $20.00
    71       29,287  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Contractsd
   
Value
 
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities — 0.16% (Continued)
           
Expiration Date: January 2016, Exercise Price: $25.00
    30     $ 23,700  
              54,577  
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles — 0.08%
               
ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF*
               
Expiration Date: January 2016, Exercise Price: $10.00
    6       2,745  
Expiration Date: January 2016, Exercise Price: $15.00
    29       26,100  
              28,845  
TOTAL PURCHASED PUT OPTIONS
               
(cost $67,981)
            83,422  
                 
   
Principal
         
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 6.87%
 
Amount
         
Commercial Paper — 3.95%
               
U.S. Bank N.A., 0.02%, 07/01/2015
  $ 1,382,000       1,382,000  
                 
   
Shares
         
Money Market Funds — 2.92%
               
Fidelity Institutional Government Portfolio — Class I, 0.01%#b
    1,019,387       1,019,387  
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
               
(cost $2,401,387)
            2,401,387  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 101.17%
               
(cost $35,387,748)
          $ 35,373,135  
 
____________________
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
 * — Non-income producing security.
# — All or a portion of the securities have been committed as collateral for written option contracts.
— Restricted security restricted to institutional investors (144a securities); the percentage of net assets comprised of 144a securities was 1.87%.
1 — The obligations of certain U.S. Government-sponsored entities are neither issued nor guaranteed by the United States Treasury.
b — The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield as of June 30, 2015.
d — 100 shares per contract.
ETF — Exchange Traded Fund.
ETN — Exchange Traded Note.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Principal
       
CONVERTIBLE BONDS — 10.72%
 
Amount
   
Value
 
Administrative and Support Services — 3.78%
           
WebMD Health Corporation
           
2.250%, 03/31/2016
  $ 400,000     $ 403,250  
2.500%, 01/31/2018#
    4,875,000       4,987,734  
              5,390,984  
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing — 0.42%
               
Quantum Corp., 4.500%, 11/15/2017
    500,000       597,500  
Mining (except Oil and Gas) — 3.96%
               
Detour Gold Corporation, 5.500%, 11/30/2017
    1,000,000       990,625  
Kirkland Lake Gold Inc., 6.000%, 06/30/2017
   CAD 350,000       273,709  
Royal Gold, Inc., 2.875%, 06/15/2019
    4,264,000       4,386,590  
              5,650,924  
Oil and Gas Extraction — 2.19%
               
Chesapeake Energy Corporation
               
2.750%, 11/15/2035^#
    650,000       646,750  
2.250%, 12/15/2038
    2,830,000       2,469,175  
              3,115,925  
Real Estate — 0.37%
               
Forest City Enterprises, Inc., 4.250%, 08/15/2018
    446,000       524,886  
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS
               
(cost $14,964,017)
            15,280,219  
                 
CORPORATE BONDS — 68.39%
               
Ambulatory Health Care Services — 0.23%
               
DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc., 5.750%, 08/15/2022
    300,000       319,125  
Apparel Manufacturing — 2.08%
               
L Brands, Inc.
               
6.625%, 04/01/2021
    200,000       220,876  
5.625%, 02/15/2022
    2,600,000       2,749,500  
              2,970,376  
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing — 0.07%
               
Constellation Brands, Inc., 4.250%, 05/01/2023
    100,000       98,750  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Principal
       
   
Amount
   
Value
 
Broadcasting (except Internet) — 3.55%
           
AMC Networks, Inc., 7.750%, 07/15/2021
  $ 700,000     $ 759,500  
Cablevision Systems Corporation, 5.875%, 09/15/2022
    200,000       194,500  
CCO Holdings LLC/Capital Corporation, 5.250%, 09/30/2022
    2,150,000       2,123,125  
Sinclair Television Group, 5.375%, 04/01/2021
    250,000       252,812  
Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
               
5.750%, 08/01/2021, Acquired 02/28/2014-03/20/2014 at $783,473
    750,000       773,438  
4.625%, 05/15/2023, Acquired 04/11/2014-07/23/2014 at $713,240
    750,000       706,875  
6.000%, 07/15/2024, Acquired 07/02/2014 at $261,881
    250,000       253,125  
              5,063,375  
Cable Distributor — 0.86%
               
Altice SA, 7.750%, 05/15/2022, Acquired 07/02/2014 at $267,189
    250,000       242,500  
Numericable Group SA, 6.000%, 05/15/2022,
               
Acquired 06/11/2014-11/04/2014 at $1,041,867
    1,000,000       988,125  
              1,230,625  
Chemical Manufacturing — 4.01%
               
Ashland Inc., 4.750%, 08/15/2022#
    3,800,000       3,743,000  
LSB Industries, Inc., 7.750%, 08/01/2019
    1,850,000       1,970,250  
              5,713,250  
Construction of Buildings — 5.61%
               
Lennar Corporation, 4.750%, 11/15/2022
    5,210,000       5,144,875  
TRI Pointe Holdings, Inc., 4.375%, 06/15/2019
    2,895,000       2,851,575  
              7,996,450  
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities — 0.85%
               
Ally Financial, Inc., 8.000%, 03/15/2020
    161,000       189,980  
Sprint Capital Corp., 6.900%, 05/01/2019
    1,000,000       1,022,500  
              1,212,480  
Data Processing, Hosting and Related Services — 3.09%
               
SunGard Data Systems, Inc.
               
7.375%, 11/15/2018
    200,000       207,350  
6.625%, 11/01/2019
    4,051,000       4,197,849  
              4,405,199  
E-Commerce — 2.93%
               
IAC/InterActiveCorp, 4.750%, 12/15/2022
    4,250,000       4,180,938  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Principal
       
   
Amount
   
Value
 
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing — 0.64%
           
GrafTech International Limited, 6.375%, 11/15/2020
  $ 1,000,000     $ 915,000  
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing — 0.16%
               
Ball Corp., 4.000%, 11/15/2023
    250,000       233,125  
Food Manufacturing — 3.60%
               
Post Holdings, Inc.
               
6.750%, 12/01/2021, Acquired 04/17/2014 at $261,273
    250,000       250,625  
7.375%, 02/15/2022
    4,775,000       4,876,469  
              5,127,094  
Gaming — 3.24%
               
MGM Resorts International, 6.625%, 12/15/2021
    756,000       793,800  
Wynn Las Vegas LLC
               
5.375%, 03/15/2022^
    3,300,000       3,366,000  
4.250%, 05/30/2023, Acquired 07/02/2014-07/29/2014 at $486,962
    500,000       462,500  
              4,622,300  
Health Care Equipment and Services — 0.51%
               
Hologic, Inc., 6.250%, 08/01/2020
    700,000       724,517  
Holding Company — 3.98%
               
Icahn Enterprises
               
6.000%, 08/01/2020
    3,750,000       3,885,938  
5.875%, 02/01/2022
    1,750,000       1,789,375  
              5,675,313  
Hospitals — 0.15%
               
Community Health System, Inc., 7.125%, 07/15/2020
    200,000       212,400  
Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) — 4.60%
               
The Howard Hughes Corporation, 6.875%, 10/01/2021,
               
Acquired 03/05/2014-06/19/2015 at $6,528,281
    6,150,000       6,549,750  
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods — 0.20%
               
HD Supply, Inc., 11.500%, 07/15/2020
    250,000       290,000  
Mining (except Oil and Gas) — 0.88%
               
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., 3.550%, 03/01/2022
    1,100,000       1,019,671  
Vulcan Materials Co., 7.500%, 06/15/2021
    200,000       231,000  
              1,250,671  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 

 
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Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Principal
       
   
Amount
   
Value
 
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries — 2.23%
           
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., 6.875%, 08/15/2020,
           
Acquired 03/03/2014-01/16/2015 at $3,371,830
  $ 3,190,000     $ 3,174,050  
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers — 2.60%
               
Penske Automotive Group, Inc., 5.750%, 10/01/2022
    3,550,000       3,709,750  
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing — 0.20%
               
USG Corporation, 9.750%, 01/15/2018
    250,000       285,625  
Non-Store Retailers — 3.06%
               
Sotheby’s, 5.250%, 10/01/2022,
               
Acquired 03/03/2014-10/03/2014 at $4,334,104#
    4,426,000       4,359,610  
Oil and Gas Extraction — 1.19%
               
Continental Resources, Inc., 5.000%, 09/15/2022
    100,000       98,188  
QEP Resources, Inc., 6.875%, 03/01/2021
    250,000       260,625  
WPX Energy Inc., 6.000%, 01/15/2022
    1,350,000       1,339,875  
              1,698,688  
Pharmaceuticals — 0.19%
               
Forest Laboratories, Inc., 5.000%, 12/15/2021,
               
Acquired 04/01/2014 at $263,924
    250,000       271,646  
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services — 0.35%
               
Lamar Media Corp., 5.000%, 05/01/2023
    250,000       248,125  
Nielsen Finance LLC, 4.500%, 10/01/2020
    250,000       249,688  
              497,813  
Publishing Industries (except Internet) — 0.80%
               
TEGNA, Inc.
               
5.125%, 10/15/2019
    250,000       258,125  
5.125%, 07/15/2020
    250,000       257,187  
6.375%, 10/15/2023
    600,000       627,000  
              1,142,312  
Rail Transportation — 0.18%
               
Florida East Coast Holdings Corporation, 6.750%, 05/01/2019,
               
Acquired 07/09/2014 at $263,790
    250,000       251,250  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Principal
       
   
Amount
   
Value
 
Real Estate — 4.94%
           
Brookfield Residential Properties
           
6.500%, 12/15/2020, Acquired 07/14/2014-06/19/2015 at $6,579,952
  $ 6,300,000     $ 6,302,646  
6.125%, 07/01/2022, Acquired 04/09/2015 at $103,750
    100,000       99,000  
6.375%, 05/15/2025, Acquired 06/19/2015 at $641,235
    651,000       641,235  
              7,042,881  
Rental and Leasing Services — 1.69%
               
Hertz Corp., 6.750%, 04/15/2019
    200,000       206,880  
International Lease Finance Corp., 8.250%, 12/15/2020
    1,850,000       2,201,500  
              2,408,380  
Satellite Telecommunications — 2.25%
               
Dish DBS Corp.
               
4.625%, 07/15/2017
    3,000,000       3,097,500  
7.875%, 09/01/2019
    100,000       111,150  
              3,208,650  
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments
               
and Related Activities — 1.62%
               
Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc., 8.750%, 04/15/2018
    2,210,000       2,309,450  
Software and Services — 1.22%
               
Crown Castle International Corp.
               
4.875%, 04/15/2022
    723,000       732,037  
5.250%, 01/15/2023
    300,000       303,300  
Nuance Communications, Inc., 5.375%, 08/15/2020,
               
Acquired 02/14/2014-07/29/2014 at $706,184
    700,000       707,000  
              1,742,337  
Telecommunications — 2.87%
               
CenturyLink, Inc., 5.800%, 03/15/2022
    500,000       479,375  
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.
               
6.500%, 06/15/2019
    450,000       489,937  
7.625%, 06/15/2021
    500,000       551,975  
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 7.000%, 06/01/2020
    200,000       212,750  
Millicom International Cellular SA, 4.750%, 05/22/2020,
               
Acquired 08/28/2014 at $390,975
    390,000       376,947  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Principal
       
   
Amount
   
Value
 
Telecommunications — 2.87% (Continued)
           
SoftBank Corp., 4.500%, 04/15/2020,
           
Acquired 04/24/2014-06/19/2015 at $1,415,924
  $ 1,400,000     $ 1,408,750  
Sprint Communications Inc., 9.000%, 11/15/2018,
               
Acquired 12/30/2013 at $114,998
    100,000       113,176  
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.633%, 04/28/2021
    350,000       364,000  
Virgin Media Secured Finance plc, 5.375%, 04/15/2021,
               
Acquired 02/11/2014 at $91,463
    90,000       93,038  
              4,089,948  
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing — 1.53%
               
Dana Holding Corp., 5.375%, 09/15/2021
    250,000       257,187  
Lear Corp., 4.750%, 01/15/2023
    500,000       495,000  
Navistar International Corp., 8.250%, 11/01/2021^
    1,500,000       1,432,500  
              2,184,687  
Utilities — 0.23%
               
NRG Energy, Inc., 7.625%, 01/15/2018
    100,000       109,875  
ONEOK Inc., 4.250%, 02/01/2022
    230,000       222,372  
              332,247  
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
               
(cost $98,797,790)
            97,500,062  
                 
MUNICIPAL BONDS — 0.23%
               
Air Transportation — 0.23%
               
Branson Missouri Regional Airport Transportation Development District
               
6.000%, 07/01/2025c+
    2,000,000       190,000  
6.000%, 07/01/2037c+
    1,500,000       142,500  
              332,500  
TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS
               
(cost $2,245,112)
            332,500  
                 
ESCROW NOTES — 0.04%
               
Holding Company — 0.04%
               
Energy Future Intermediate Holdings Co. LLCc
    1,000,000       57,500  
TOTAL ESCROW NOTES
               
(cost $38,521)
            57,500  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

EXCHANGE TRADED NOTES — 0.00%
 
Shares
   
Value
 
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities — 0.00%
           
VelocityShares Daily Inverse VIX Medium Term ETN*
    100     $ 4,647  
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED NOTES
               
(cost $3,971)
            4,647  
                 
MUTUAL FUNDS — 7.01%
               
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles — 7.01%
               
ACM Income Fund, Inc.
    131,200       976,128  
Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund
    16,600       235,886  
DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund
    37,000       731,490  
DoubleLine Opportunistic Credit Fund
    51,800       1,200,206  
LMP Corporate Loan Fund Inc.
    12,000       132,480  
PCM Fund Inc.
    2,900       29,145  
PIMCO Corporate Income Fund
    1,700       24,140  
PIMCO Dynamic Credit Income Fund
    64,200       1,295,556  
PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund
    123,800       3,616,198  
PIMCO Income Opportunity Fund
    16,050       388,410  
PIMCO Income Strategy Fund
    20,600       223,716  
PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II^
    20,100       197,583  
Special Opportunities Fund Inc.
    28,000       428,120  
Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.^
    19,500       467,220  
Western Asset/Claymore Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund
    2,200       24,618  
Western Asset/Claymore Inflation-Linked Securities & Income Fund
    1,600       18,032  
TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS
               
(cost $10,819,819)
            9,988,928  
                 
PURCHASED PUT OPTIONS — 1.52%
 
Contractsd
         
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities — 0.22%
               
iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN*
               
Expiration Date: January 2016, Exercise Price: $15.00
    4       530  
Expiration Date: January 2016, Exercise Price: $20.00
    536       221,100  
Expiration Date: January 2016, Exercise Price: $25.00
    114       90,060  
              311,690  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 

 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Contractsd
   
Value
 
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles — 1.30%
           
ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF*
           
Expiration Date: January 2016, Exercise Price: $8.00
    60     $ 37,050  
Expiration Date: January 2016, Exercise Price: $9.00
    214       152,475  
Expiration Date: January 2016, Exercise Price: $10.00
    80       45,830  
Expiration Date: January 2016, Exercise Price: $15.00
    850       765,000  
Expiration Date: January 2016, Exercise Price: $20.00
    510       683,400  
Expiration Date: January 2017, Exercise Price: $3.00
    306       37,638  
Expiration Date: January 2017, Exercise Price: $5.00
    108       12,906  
Expiration Date: January 2017, Exercise Price: $10.00
    58       22,040  
Expiration Date: January 2017, Exercise Price: $15.00
    18       12,195  
Expiration Date: January 2017, Exercise Price: $25.00
    34       45,900  
Expiration Date: January 2017, Exercise Price: $30.00
    22       37,950  
              1,852,384  
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries — 0.00%
               
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. — Class A*
               
Expiration Date: January 2016, Exercise Price: $10.00
    108       2,430  
Expiration Date: January 2017, Exercise Price: $8.00
    144       1,800  
              4,230  
TOTAL PURCHASED PUT OPTIONS
               
(cost $1,625,535)
            2,168,304  
                 
   
Principal
         
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 8.66%
 
Amount
         
Commercial Paper — 4.34%
               
U.S. Bank N.A., 0.02%, 07/01/2015
  $ 6,193,000       6,193,000  
                 
   
Shares
         
Money Market Funds — 4.32%
               
Fidelity Institutional Government Portfolio — Class I, 0.01%b
    6,162,000       6,162,000  
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
               
(cost $12,355,000)
            12,355,000  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 

 
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The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH
           
PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING — 3.09%
 
Shares
   
Value
 
Money Market Funds — 3.09%
           
Mount Vernon Securities Lending Trust — Prime Portfolio, 0.23%b
    4,404,520     $ 4,404,520  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH PROCEEDS
               
FROM SECURITIES LENDING
               
(cost $4,404,520)
            4,404,520  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.66%
               
(cost $145,254,285)
          $ 142,091,680  
   
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
* — Non-income producing security.
^ — This security or a portion of this security was out on loan at June 30, 2015. Total loaned securities had a market value of $4,285,844 at June 30, 2015.
# — All or a portion of the shares have been committed as collateral for written option contracts.
— Restricted security restricted to institutional investors (144a securities); the percentage of net assets comprised of 144a securities was 19.66%.
c — Default or other conditions exist and the security is not presently accruing income.
+ — Security is considered illiquid. The aggregate value of such securities is $332,500 or 0.23% of net assets.
b — The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield as of June 30, 2015.
d — 100 shares per contract.
CAD — Canadian Dollars.
ETF — Exchange Traded Fund.
ETN — Exchange Traded Note.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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The Alternative Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN    Contractsd      Value  
Accommodation
           
Carnival Corporation
           
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $28.00
    14     $ 735  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $30.00
    32       2,160  
Marriott International Inc. — Class A
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $55.00
    4       280  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $50.00
    4       710  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $55.00
    9       2,363  
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $52.40
    4       182  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $54.90
    10       565  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $57.40
    1       71  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $59.90
    5       452  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $54.35
    12       2,484  
              10,002  
Administrative and Support Services
               
Accenture plc — Class A
               
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $60.00
    2       325  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $65.00
    4       850  
Expedia, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $62.50
    2       85  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $55.00
    2       295  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $60.00
    20       4,050  
The Priceline Group Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $860.00
    1       4,425  
              10,030  
Apparel Manufacturing
               
L Brands, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $48.00
    27       3,443  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $53.00
    8       1,440  
              4,883  
Asset Management
               
Franklin Resources, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $39.50
    42       2,730  
KKR & Co. LP
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $13.00
    9       90  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $15.00
    22       275  
              3,095  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Alternative Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

    Contractsd     Value  
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
           
The Coca-Cola Company
           
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $35.00
    4     $ 256  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $35.00
    17       3,417  
Molson Coors Brewing Company — Class B
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $50.00
    2       80  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $52.50
    2       115  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $55.00
    9       787  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $55.00
    7       2,013  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $60.00
    2       910  
PepsiCo, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $80.00
    3       1,125  
Philip Morris International, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $60.00
    1       65  
              8,768  
Broadcasting (except Internet)
               
CBS Corporation — Class B
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $40.00
    36       1,764  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $42.50
    8       564  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $45.00
    15       1,470  
Comcast Corporation — Class A
               
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $38.00
    5       480  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $40.00
    11       1,276  
Sirius XM Holdings Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $2.50
    160       480  
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. — Class A
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $23.00
    14       280  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $25.00
    25       812  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $23.00
    5       400  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $25.00
    16       1,840  
              9,366  
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
               
Fastenal Company
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $33.00
    20       850  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $35.00
    3       218  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $38.00
    2       260  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $30.00
    4       410  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $33.00
    16       2,600  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Alternative Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

    Contractsd     Value  
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers (Continued)
           
The Home Depot, Inc.
           
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $70.00
    10     $ 1,775  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $75.00
    8       1,812  
Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $40.00
    15       1,515  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $45.00
    4       614  
              10,054  
Cable Distributor
               
Liberty Global plc — Class A
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $35.00
    2       80  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $60.00
    3       360  
              440  
Chemical Manufacturing
               
Celgene Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $65.00
    2       478  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $70.00
    3       918  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $75.00
    12       4,650  
CF Industries Holdings, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $39.00
    10       1,085  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $40.00
    5       602  
The Dow Chemical Company
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $33.00
    6       144  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $35.00
    8       268  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $37.00
    35       1,610  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $40.00
    13       910  
E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
               
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $55.00
    4       1,600  
Eastman Chemical Company
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $55.00
    6       255  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $60.00
    18       1,215  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $65.00
    6       675  
LyondellBasell Industries NV — Class A
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $60.00
    11       385  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $65.00
    7       298  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $67.50
    12       630  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Alternative Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

    Contractsd     Value  
Chemical Manufacturing (Continued)
           
Monsanto Company
           
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $85.00
    7     $ 1,190  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $90.00
    1       221  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $95.00
    5       1,688  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $90.00
    4       2,480  
The Mosaic Company
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $35.00
    19       627  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $37.50
    9       477  
              22,406  
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores
               
DSW Inc. — Class A
               
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $20.00
    35       7,437  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $22.50
    46       4,945  
The Gap, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $28.00
    51       1,505  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $30.00
    36       1,746  
Nordstrom, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $55.00
    5       220  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $55.00
    8       1,772  
Tiffany & Co.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $65.00
    1       64  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $67.50
    7       556  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $70.00
    2       200  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $72.50
    7       886  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $75.00
    8       1,288  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $65.00
    2       568  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $70.00
    4       1,550  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $75.00
    3       1,620  
              24,357  
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
               
Agilent Technologies, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $40.00
    25       837  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $42.50
    3       159  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $45.00
    2       167  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $30.00
    6       1,032  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $40.00
    23       4,243  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $42.50
    5       1,208  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Alternative Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

    Contractsd     Value  
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (Continued)
           
Apple, Inc.
           
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $80.00
    6     $ 1,398  
Cisco Systems, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $18.00
    24       1,404  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $20.00
    12       1,080  
EMC Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $20.00
    7       175  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $23.00
    11       1,886  
International Business Machines Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $130.00
    1       152  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $140.00
    2       546  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $160.00
    2       1,755  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $125.00
    1       543  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $130.00
    4       2,610  
QUALCOMM Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $50.00
    15       1,207  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $55.00
    6       993  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $57.50
    7       1,613  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $60.00
    3       953  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $55.00
    9       4,208  
St. Jude Medical, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $50.00
    19       713  
Texas Instruments Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $38.00
    6       273  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $30.00
    4       458  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $33.00
    8       904  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $38.00
    7       1,365  
              31,882  
Construction of Buildings
               
Lennar Corporation — Class A
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $28.00
    24       264  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $30.00
    9       139  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $30.00
    21       1,775  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $33.00
    6       723  
TRI Pointe Homes, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $10.00
    75       3,563  
              6,464  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 

 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Alternative Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

    Contractsd     Value  
Consumer Staples
           
The Procter & Gamble Company
           
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $70.00
    8     $ 956  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $70.00
    2       800  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $75.00
    4       2,410  
              4,166  
Couriers and Messengers
               
FedEx Corp.
               
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $125.00
    6       2,385  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $130.00
    4       1,930  
              4,315  
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
               
American Express Company
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $60.00
    1       62  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $65.00
    12       1,284  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $67.50
    6       867  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $70.00
    9       1,742  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $75.00
    2       695  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $65.00
    5       1,825  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $70.00
    4       2,100  
Bank of America Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $13.00
    15       1,110  
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $30.00
    5       115  
Citigroup Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $40.00
    17       765  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $43.00
    8       524  
State Street Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $50.00
    2       64  
U.S. Bancorp
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $33.00
    3       97  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $35.00
    2       97  
Wells Fargo & Company
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $40.00
    4       144  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $40.00
    15       2,288  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $45.00
    3       720  
              14,499  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
138

 

KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Alternative Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

    Contractsd     Value  
Diversified Financial Services
           
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
           
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $150.00
    2     $ 1,230  
E-Commerce
               
Amazon.com, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $290.00
    1       243  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $240.00
    1       655  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $250.00
    1       762  
eBay, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $45.00
    9       405  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $40.00
    18       1,845  
              3,910  
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
               
Corning Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $15.00
    13       312  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $15.00
    23       2,105  
Emerson Electric Co.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $45.00
    2       140  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $50.00
    11       1,705  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $55.00
    5       1,675  
Whirlpool Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $130.00
    2       398  
              6,335  
Electronics and Appliance Stores
               
Best Buy Co., Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $22.49
    16       504  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $24.49
    6       318  
              822  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
139

 
 
KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Alternative Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

    Contractsd     Value  
Equity Index
           
S&P 500 Index
           
Expiration: July 2015, Exercise Price: $2,020.00
    1     $ 1,290  
Expiration: July 2015, Exercise Price: $2,030.00
    6       1,680  
Expiration: July 2015, Exercise Price: $2,030.00
    7       10,675  
Expiration: July 2015, Exercise Price: $2,035.00
    1       2,090  
Expiration: July 2015, Exercise Price: $2,040.00
    1       2,240  
Expiration: July 2015, Exercise Price: $2,040.00
    3       7,920  
Expiration: July 2015, Exercise Price: $2,045.00
    17       33,065  
Expiration: July 2015, Exercise Price: $2,045.00
    4       11,180  
Expiration: July 2015, Exercise Price: $2,050.00
    11       7,755  
Expiration: July 2015, Exercise Price: $2,055.00
    1       870  
Expiration: July 2015, Exercise Price: $2,055.00
    23       62,675  
Expiration: July 2015, Exercise Price: $2,055.00
    4       12,560  
Expiration: July 2015, Exercise Price: $2,060.00
    4       13,280  
Expiration: July 2015, Exercise Price: $2,065.00
    1       3,490  
              170,770  
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
               
Danaher Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $60.00
    28       1,680  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $65.00
    5       463  
              2,143  
Food and Beverage Stores
               
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $35.00
    8       1,068  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $28.00
    25       3,338  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $30.00
    6       1,074  
              5,480  
Food Manufacturing
               
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $38.00
    3       165  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $40.00
    17       1,300  
Bunge Limited
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $65.00
    10       550  
ConAgra Foods, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $28.00
    8       140  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
140

 
 
KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Alternative Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

    Contractsd     Value  
Food Manufacturing (Continued)
           
Mondelez International Inc. — Class A
           
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $32.00
    8     $ 232  
Tyson Foods, Inc. — Class A
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $28.00
    5       75  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $30.00
    14       350  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $28.00
    55       5,363  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $30.00
    34       4,590  
              12,765  
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
               
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $28.00
    6       129  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $30.00
    10       340  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $33.00
    10       645  
Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $15.00
    21       1,271  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $16.00
    15       1,395  
              3,780  
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores
               
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $50.00
    10       440  
Gaming
               
Las Vegas Sands Corp.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $45.00
    20       3,930  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $50.00
    8       3,000  
Wynn Resorts Limited
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $110.00
    7       12,285  
              19,215  
General Merchandise Stores
               
Macy’s, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $45.00
    5       167  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $40.00
    3       335  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $42.50
    23       3,243  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $45.00
    4       702  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
141

 

KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Alternative Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Contractsd
    Value  
General Merchandise Stores (Continued)
           
Sears Holdings Corporation
           
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $18.00
    8     $ 600  
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $67.50
    4       926  
              5,973  
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
               
Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $32.50
    7       927  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $35.00
    3       548  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $35.00
    8       2,840  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $37.50
    19       8,455  
              12,770  
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
               
Aflac, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $50.00
    2       124  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $45.00
    7       857  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $47.50
    4       602  
American International Group, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $38.00
    5       512  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $40.00
    16       1,968  
Lincoln National Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $38.00
    31       930  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $40.00
    5       195  
MetLife, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $35.00
    8       252  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $38.00
    27       1,040  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $40.00
    19       874  
Prudential Financial, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $60.00
    1       60  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $65.00
    30       2,595  
              10,009  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
142

 

KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Alternative Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Contractsd
    Value  
Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
           
Coach, Inc.
           
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $28.00
    5     $ 400  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $25.00
    46       7,130  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $28.00
    6       1,485  
NIKE, Inc. — Class B
               
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $70.00
    5       780  
              9,795  
Machinery Manufacturing
               
Baker Hughes Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $50.00
    8       1,372  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $52.50
    4       938  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $40.00
    8       1,900  
Cameron International Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $40.00
    8       860  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $45.00
    4       1,780  
Caterpillar Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $65.00
    8       596  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $70.00
    5       657  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $75.00
    2       463  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $77.50
    3       909  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $80.00
    2       785  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $82.50
    1       498  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $70.00
    12       5,760  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $75.00
    18       11,835  
Cummins Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $95.00
    4       370  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $100.00
    3       375  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $105.00
    12       2,010  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $110.00
    6       1,410  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $115.00
    1       330  
Eaton Corporation plc
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $50.00
    17       1,147  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $55.00
    12       1,380  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $57.50
    8       1,240  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $45.00
    10       1,850  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
143

 
 
KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Alternative Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Contractsd
   
Value
 
Machinery Manufacturing (Continued)
           
General Electric Company
           
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $20.00
    34     $ 612  
Ingersoll-Rand plc
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $47.50
    2       85  
              39,162  
Media
               
Time Warner, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $60.00
    2       85  
Viacom Inc. — Class B
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $60.00
    25       6,938  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $65.00
    2       970  
              7,993  
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
               
Express Scripts Holding Company
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $57.50
    4       158  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $60.00
    4       726  
Ralph Lauren Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $110.00
    1       228  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $115.00
    5       1,625  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $120.00
    1       455  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $125.00
    1       615  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $130.00
    1       830  
              4,637  
Mining (except Oil and Gas)
               
BHP Billiton Limited — ADR
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $45.00
    4       2,390  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $42.50
    21       14,542  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $45.00
    4       3,280  
Newmont Mining Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $18.00
    18       774  
Rio Tinto plc — ADR
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $37.50
    9       1,845  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $40.00
    41       12,915  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $42.50
    2       910  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $35.00
    19       7,030  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $37.50
    11       5,335  
              49,021  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
144

 

KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Alternative Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Contractsd
   
Value
 
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
           
3M Co.
           
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $110.00
    1     $ 365  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $115.00
    1       438  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $125.00
    2       1,260  
Hasbro, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $37.50
    2       50  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $45.00
    7       175  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $40.00
    3       277  
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $350.00
    2       605  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $340.00
    1       1,185  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $370.00
    2       3,610  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $390.00
    1       2,360  
Mattel, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $23.00
    51       14,025  
Stryker Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $75.00
    3       210  
              24,560  
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
               
CarMax, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $33.00
    3       203  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $35.00
    6       510  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $40.00
    10       1,350  
              2,063  
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
               
USG Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $20.00
    62       2,015  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $18.00
    13       1,170  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $20.00
    9       1,013  
              4,198  
Non-Store Retailers
               
Sotheby’s
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $35.00
    2       60  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $25.00
    8       420  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $28.00
    12       960  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $30.00
    6       630  
              2,070  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
145

 
 
KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Alternative Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Contractsd
   
Value
 
Oil and Gas Extraction
           
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
           
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $60.00
    3     $ 318  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $72.50
    1       392  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $75.00
    1       490  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $60.00
    2       775  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $65.00
    6       3,090  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $70.00
    3       2,115  
Apache Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $50.00
    1       495  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $55.00
    5       3,587  
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $25.00
    16       2,640  
Continental Resources, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $32.50
    32       5,120  
Devon Energy Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $45.00
    6       1,662  
EOG Resources, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $60.00
    2       112  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $65.00
    2       195  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $67.50
    14       1,792  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $70.00
    2       323  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $75.00
    4       1,052  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $80.00
    3       1,207  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $82.50
    1       488  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $85.00
    4       2,360  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $65.00
    5       1,875  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $70.00
    7       3,570  
Marathon Oil Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $25.00
    19       3,126  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $25.00
    18       5,904  
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $65.00
    2       225  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $70.00
    11       2,338  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $65.00
    2       810  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Alternative Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Contractsd
   
Value
 
Oil and Gas Extraction (Continued)
           
Pioneer Natural Resources Company
           
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $115.00
    8     $ 3,360  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $135.00
    1       1,030  
              50,451  
Other Exchanges
               
CBOE Holdings Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $39.50
    2       60  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $49.50
    5       487  
              547  
Other Information Services
               
Google Inc. — Class A
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $830.00
    1       755  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $900.00e
    1       148  
Expiration: June 2016, Exercise Price: $405.00
    1       715  
Expiration: June 2016, Exercise Price: $410.00
    1       765  
Expiration: June 2016, Exercise Price: $420.00
    2       1,800  
Expiration: June 2016, Exercise Price: $450.00
    1       1,390  
              5,573  
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
               
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $13.00
    48       1,080  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $15.00
    8       120  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $17.00
    32       560  
              1,760  
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
               
Chevron Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $85.00
    2       420  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $90.00
    2       685  
ConocoPhillips
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $50.00
    10       840  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $50.00
    12       3,930  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $55.00
    10       5,000  
Exxon Mobil Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $75.00
    3       1,583  
Hess Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $55.00
    4       582  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $60.00
    26       6,630  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $65.00
    3       2,242  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
147

 

KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Alternative Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Contractsd
   
Value
 
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing (Continued)
           
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
           
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $32.50
    14     $ 315  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $33.75
    16       400  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $35.00
    2       70  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $32.50
    18       2,205  
Phillips 66
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $55.00
    15       712  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $57.50
    4       270  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $60.00
    14       1,190  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $62.50
    3       322  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $65.00
    2       270  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $55.00
    14       3,150  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $60.00
    3       968  
Valero Energy Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $40.00
    6       189  
              31,973  
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
               
AbbVie Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $42.50
    6       180  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $45.00
    10       1,600  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $47.50
    8       1,640  
Amgen Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $95.00
    1       331  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $100.00
    2       800  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $105.00
    1       450  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $110.00
    2       1,155  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $115.00
    2       1,375  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $120.00
    5       4,087  
Biogen Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $230.00
    2       1,410  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $240.00
    3       2,565  
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $35.00
    18       450  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $40.00
    15       487  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $43.00
    6       216  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $45.00
    4       194  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
148

 

KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Alternative Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Contractsd
   
Value
 
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology (Continued)
           
Eli Lilly & Company
           
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $50.00
    7     $ 858  
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $75.00
    1       312  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $80.00
    6       2,430  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $85.00
    2       1,020  
Merck & Co., Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $45.00
    5       290  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $47.00
    5       385  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $40.00
    3       387  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $42.50
    15       2,520  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $45.00
    17       3,672  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $47.50
    3       837  
              29,651  
Pipeline Transportation
               
The Williams Companies, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $40.00
    7       525  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $42.00
    13       1,189  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $35.00
    3       417  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $38.00
    7       1,358  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $40.00
    20       4,430  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $43.00
    5       1,573  
              9,492  
Primary Metal Manufacturing
               
Nucor Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $40.00
    5       2,088  
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
               
Cerner Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $45.00
    13       390  
Computer Sciences Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $50.00
    5       462  
Fluor Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $50.00
    9       2,340  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $55.00
    3       1,500  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $47.50
    9       4,095  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $50.00
    11       6,160  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 

 
149

 

KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Alternative Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

   
Contractsd
   
Value
 
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (Continued)
           
Leidos Holdings Inc.
           
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $35.00
    8     $ 1,100  
              16,047  
Publishing Industries (except Internet)
               
Autodesk, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $37.00
    4       242  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $40.00
    5       497  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $40.00
    17       5,440  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $42.50
    4       1,620  
Nuance Communications, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $10.00
    8       80  
              7,879  
Rail Transportation
               
CSX Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $20.00
    15       255  
Norfolk Southern Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $75.00
    1       192  
              447  
Satellite Telecommunications
               
DISH Network Corp. — Class A
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $47.00
    15       638  
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and
               
Related Activities
               
The Charles Schwab Corporation
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $20.00
    46       690  
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $22.00
    17       425  
CME Group Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $55.00
    10       375  
Morgan Stanley
               
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $25.00
    20       1,950  
              3,440  
Software
               
Adobe Systems, Inc.
               
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $45.00
    3       309  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $50.00
    4       594  
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $55.00
    5       1,062  
              1,965  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
150

 

KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Alternative Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

     
Contractsd
 
Value
 
Software Publishers
             
Citrix Systems, Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $47.50
   
11
 
$
385
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $50.00
   
5
   
237
 
Microsoft Corporation
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $35.00
   
5
   
265
 
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $33.00
   
23
   
3,599
 
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $35.00
   
11
   
2,239
 
Oracle Corporation
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $30.00
   
28
   
868
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $32.00
   
12
   
552
 
           
8,145
 
Support Activities for Mining
             
Halliburton Company
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $33.00
   
6
   
423
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $35.00
   
10
   
1,010
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $38.00
   
22
   
3,795
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $40.00
   
6
   
1,434
 
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $35.00
   
2
   
540
 
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $37.50
   
3
   
1,080
 
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $40.00
   
20
   
9,200
 
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $42.50
   
8
   
4,660
 
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $55.00
   
22
   
4,125
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $60.00
   
5
   
1,475
 
Schlumberger Limited
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $65.00
   
9
   
734
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $70.00
   
12
   
1,518
 
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $65.00
   
2
   
645
 
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $70.00
   
12
   
5,400
 
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $75.00
   
2
   
1,215
 
Transocean Limited
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $15.00
   
64
   
14,208
 
           
51,462
 
Support Activities for Transportation
             
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $35.00
   
1
   
35
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
151

 

KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Alternative Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

     
Contractsd
 
Value
 
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
             
The Boeing Company
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $105.00
   
2
 
$
230
 
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $90.00
   
13
   
3,549
 
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $95.00
   
2
   
655
 
Harley-Davidson, Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $42.50
   
3
   
184
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $45.00
   
3
   
264
 
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $50.00
   
4
   
1,850
 
Johnson Controls, Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $35.00
   
35
   
1,050
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $38.00
   
22
   
1,045
 
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $30.00
   
13
   
878
 
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $33.00
   
6
   
615
 
Textron Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $27.00
   
12
   
978
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $30.00
   
8
   
384
 
United Technologies Corporation
             
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $75.00
   
4
   
902
 
           
12,584
 
TOTAL PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN
             
(premiums received $1,269,341)
       
$
798,045
 
 
   
d — 100 Shares Per Contract Unless Otherwise Noted.
e — 10 Shares Per Contract.
ADR — American Depository Receipt.
ETF — Exchange Traded Fund.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN
 
Contractsd
 
Value
 
Accommodation
             
Marriott International Inc. — Class A
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $40.00
   
76
 
$
1,140
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $42.00
   
32
   
640
 
           
1,780
 
Administrative and Support Services
             
Expedia, Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $50.00
   
102
   
1,275
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $55.00
   
12
   
270
 
           
1,545
 
Ambulatory Health Care Services
             
DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $50.00
   
50
   
1,250
 
Asset Management
             
Apollo Global Management LLC — Class A
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $25.00
   
28
   
11,480
 
The Blackstone Group LP
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $25.00
   
21
   
378
 
Franklin Resources, Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $49.50
   
56
   
17,920
 
           
29,778
 
Broadcasting (except Internet)
             
Comcast Corporation — Class A
             
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $35.00
   
44
   
3,168
 
Sirius XM Holdings Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $3.00
   
336
   
1,680
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $3.50
   
192
   
2,688
 
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. — Class A
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $30.00
   
14
   
1,645
 
           
9,181
 
Cable Distributor
             
Liberty Global plc — Class A
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $75.00
   
6
   
750
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
153

 

KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

     
Contractsd
 
Value
 
Chemical Manufacturing
             
Celgene Corporation
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $70.00
   
84
 
$
5,376
 
OPKO Health, Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $5.00
   
180
   
4,950
 
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $5.00
   
26
   
715
 
           
11,041
 
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores
             
Tiffany & Co.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $67.50
   
14
   
1,113
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $70.00
   
34
   
3,400
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $75.00
   
14
   
2,254
 
           
6,767
 
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
             
Apple, Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $64.29
   
77
   
770
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $68.57
   
84
   
1,218
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $71.43
   
14
   
252
 
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $75.00
   
90
   
15,615
 
Sony Corporation
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $15.00
   
240
   
3,000
 
           
20,855
 
Construction of Buildings
             
Lennar Corporation — Class A
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $25.00
   
56
   
560
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $30.00
   
73
   
1,132
 
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $35.00
   
116
   
17,400
 
TRI Pointe Homes, Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $12.00
   
232
   
18,560
 
           
37,652
 
Couriers and Messengers
             
FedEx Corp.
             
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $120.00
   
54
   
17,955
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
154

 

KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

     
Contractsd
   
Value
 
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
             
American Express Company
             
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $70.00
   
108
 
$
56,700
 
Bank of America Corporation
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $15.00
   
128
   
6,272
 
Wells Fargo & Company
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $40.00
   
16
   
576
 
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $45.00
   
144
   
34,560
 
           
98,108
 
Data Processor
             
MasterCard, Inc. — Class A
             
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $65.00
   
108
   
24,246
 
E-Commerce
             
eBay, Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $40.00
   
72
   
7,380
 
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $45.00
   
144
   
25,560
 
           
32,940
 
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
             
Danaher Corporation
             
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $60.00
   
28
   
5,880
 
Food Services and Drinking Places
             
Starbucks Corporation
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $33.75
   
48
   
408
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $35.00
   
56
   
616
 
           
1,024
 
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
             
iShares iBoxx $High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $88.00
   
222
   
94,350
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $90.00
   
18
   
10,170
 
           
104,520
 
Gaming
             
Las Vegas Sands Corp.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $55.00
   
74
   
47,545
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $60.00
   
26
   
25,805
 
Wynn Resorts Limited
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $150.00
   
12
   
62,670
 
           
136,020
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
155

 

KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

     
Contractsd
 
Value
 
Health Care Equipment and Services
             
Hologic, Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $18.00
   
45
 
$
225
 
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
             
Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V.
             
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $30.00
   
8
   
1,820
 
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
             
American International Group, Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $45.00
   
102
   
4,233
 
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $30.00
   
76
   
2,280
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $40.00
   
38
   
1,330
 
           
7,843
 
Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
             
Coach, Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $40.00
   
124
   
84,320
 
Machinery Manufacturing
             
The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $15.00
   
40
   
5,000
 
Media
             
Viacom Inc. — Class B
             
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $55.00
   
56
   
22,960
 
Mining (except Oil and Gas)
             
Barrick Gold Corporation
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $13.00
   
134
   
37,520
 
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $10.00
   
32
   
5,312
 
Franco-Nevada Corporation
             
Expiration: July 2015, Exercise Price: $40.00
   
6
   
45
 
Expiration: July 2015, Exercise Price: $45.00
   
10
   
400
 
Expiration: October 2015, Exercise Price: $40.00
   
2
   
170
 
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $30.00
   
4
   
4,650
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $32.00
   
20
   
27,350
 
Royal Gold, Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $42.50
   
4
   
1,040
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

     
Contractsd
 
Value
 
Mining (except Oil and Gas)(Continued)
             
Silver Wheaton Corporation
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $13.00
   
32
 
$
944
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $15.00
   
52
   
3,822
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $18.00
   
52
   
10,816
 
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $13.00
   
100
   
11,650
 
           
103,719
 
Oil and Gas Extraction
             
Chesapeake Energy Corporation
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $20.00
   
128
   
124,800
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $23.00
   
46
   
57,960
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $25.00
   
14
   
20,300
 
Continental Resources, Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $30.00
   
10
   
1,125
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $35.00
   
4
   
860
 
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $35.00
   
20
   
9,800
 
           
214,845
 
Other Exchanges
             
CBOE Holdings Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $44.50
   
50
   
2,250
 
Other Information Services
             
Google Inc. — Class A
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $950.00
   
7
   
17,430
 
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $360.00
   
18
   
16,470
 
           
33,900
 
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
             
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $15.00
   
180
   
2,700
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $17.00
   
116
   
2,030
 
           
4,730
 
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
             
ConocoPhillips
             
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $55.00
   
108
   
54,000
 
Exxon Mobil Corporation
             
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $75.00
   
90
   
47,475
 
           
101,475
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

     
Contractsd
 
Value
 
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
             
AbbVie Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $40.00
   
76
 
$
1,330
 
Amgen Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $85.00
   
76
   
4,028
 
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $50.00
   
76
   
570
 
           
5,928
 
Pipeline Transportation
             
The Williams Companies, Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $30.00
   
144
   
2,376
 
Publishing Industries (except Internet)
             
TEGNA Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $25.00
   
28
   
2,870
 
Rail Transportation
             
CSX Corporation
             
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $27.00
   
216
   
40,392
 
Union Pacific Corporation
             
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $85.00
   
84
   
61,950
 
           
102,342
 
Rental and Leasing Services
             
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $15.00
   
48
   
9,360
 
Restaurants
             
The Wendy’s Company
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $7.00
   
1,080
   
8,100
 
Satellite Telecommunications
             
DISH Network Corp. — Class A
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $45.00
   
2
   
65
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $47.00
   
48
   
2,040
 
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $47.50
   
4
   
950
 
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $50.00
   
32
   
9,600
 
           
12,655
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Options Written — June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

     
Contractsd
 
Value
 
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments
             
and Related Activities
             
CME Group Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $65.00
   
10
 
$
675
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $70.00
   
32
   
3,120
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $75.00
   
90
   
12,375
 
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $190.00
   
30
   
13,050
 
           
29,220
 
Software and Services
             
Nuance Communications, Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $13.00
   
210
   
5,250
 
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $15.00
   
8
   
500
 
           
5,750
 
Support Activities for Mining
             
Transocean Limited
             
Expiration: January 2016, Exercise Price: $40.00
   
120
   
295,800
 
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $10.00
   
20
   
3,970
 
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $20.00
   
2
   
1,530
 
           
301,300
 
Telecommunications
             
Level 3 Communications, Inc.
             
Expiration: January 2017, Exercise Price: $33.00
   
12
   
1,170
 
TOTAL PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN
             
(premiums received $2,481,085)
       
$
1,605,450
 
 
   
d — 100 Shares Per Contract.
ETF — Exchange Traded Fund.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Statements of Assets & Liabilities
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

     
The Internet
   
The Global
 
     
Portfolio
   
Portfolio
 
ASSETS:
             
Investments, at value (1)(2)
 
$
148,156,097
 
$
9,196,893
 
Cash
   
   
9,677
 
Receivable for contributed capital
   
28,513
   
14,215
 
Receivable for investments sold
   
2,627,260
   
 
Dividends and interest receivable
   
24,873
   
9,457
 
Other accounts receivable
   
99,877
   
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets
   
9,772
   
2,399
 
Total Assets
   
150,946,392
   
9,232,641
 
LIABILITIES:
             
Payable to Adviser
   
154,046
   
9,248
 
Payable to Custodian
   
138,774
   
 
Payable to Trustees
   
2,326
   
137
 
Payable to Chief Compliance Officer
   
172
   
6
 
Payable for collateral received for securities loaned
   
5,262,475
   
463,370
 
Payable for withdrawn capital
   
54,053
   
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
27,415
   
11,323
 
Total Liabilities
   
5,639,261
   
484,084
 
Net Assets
 
$
145,307,131
 
$
8,748,557
 
(1) Cost of investments
 
$
73,263,472
 
$
7,857,141
 
(2) Includes loaned securities with a market value of
 
$
5,086,658
 
$
436,732
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Statements of Assets & Liabilities — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

     
The Paradigm
   
The Medical
 
     
Portfolio
   
Portfolio
 
ASSETS:
             
Investments, at value (1)(2)(3)
             
Unaffiliated issuers
 
$
1,075,006,123
 
$
33,038,265
 
Affiliated issuers
   
89,365,176
   
 
Cash
   
1,590,901
   
 
Receivable for contributed capital
   
769,413
   
31,371
 
Receivable for investments sold
   
2,739,593
   
 
Dividends and interest receivable
   
123,886
   
26,556
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets
   
190,344
   
2,509
 
Total Assets
   
1,169,785,436
   
33,098,701
 
LIABILITIES:
             
Payable to Adviser
   
1,148,385
   
30,978
 
Payable to Trustees
   
17,573
   
449
 
Payable to Chief Compliance Officer
   
1,295
   
31
 
Payable for collateral received for securities loaned
   
80,187,483
   
3,148,825
 
Payable for withdrawn capital
   
1,168,660
   
2,469
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
170,969
   
12,205
 
Total Liabilities
   
82,694,365
   
3,194,957
 
Net Assets
 
$
1,087,091,071
 
$
29,903,744
 
(1) Unaffiliated issuers cost
 
$
715,614,230
 
$
20,765,807
 
(2) Affiliated issuers cost
 
$
52,347,066
 
$
 
(3) Includes loaned securities with a market value of
 
$
76,631,535
 
$
3,077,519
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Statements of Assets & Liabilities — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

     
The Small Cap
   
The Market
 
     
Opportunities
   
Opportunities
 
     
Portfolio
   
Portfolio
 
ASSETS:
             
Investments, at value (1)(2)
 
$
369,070,446
 
$
51,192,305
 
Cash
   
504,441
   
2,417,636
 
Receivable for contributed capital
   
411,045
   
50,556
 
Receivable for investments sold
   
1,138,341
   
93,637
 
Dividends and interest receivable
   
112,976
   
15,634
 
Other accounts receivable
   
20,977
   
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets
   
68,049
   
3,136
 
Total Assets
   
371,326,275
   
53,772,904
 
LIABILITIES:
             
Payable to Adviser
   
344,877
   
53,601
 
Payable to Trustees
   
5,211
   
815
 
Payable to Chief Compliance Officer
   
380
   
61
 
Payable for collateral received for securities loaned
   
44,329,175
   
2,451,116
 
Payable for withdrawn capital
   
441,528
   
3,669
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
52,747
   
17,122
 
Total Liabilities
   
45,173,918
   
2,526,384
 
Net Assets
 
$
326,152,357
 
$
51,246,520
 
(1) Cost of investments
 
$
331,414,872
 
$
39,523,271
 
(2) Includes loaned securities with a market value of
 
$
42,780,293
 
$
2,360,131
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Statements of Assets & Liabilities — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

      The    
The Multi-
 
     
 Alternative
   
Disciplinary
 
     
Income
   
Income
 
     
Portfolio
   
Portfolio
 
ASSETS:
             
Investments, at value (1)(2)
 
$
35,373,135
 
$
142,091,680
 
Cash
   
252,195
   
4,347,601
 
Receivable for contributed capital
   
85,385
   
1,160,806
 
Dividends and interest receivable
   
101,458
   
1,559,077
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets
   
1,033
   
6,016
 
Total Assets
   
35,813,206
   
149,165,180
 
LIABILITIES:
             
Written options, at value (3)
   
798,045
   
1,605,450
 
Payable to Adviser
   
25,738
   
146,449
 
Payable to Trustees
   
558
   
2,165
 
Payable to Chief Compliance Officer
   
43
   
150
 
Payable for securities purchased
   
   
6,842
 
Payable for collateral received for securities loaned
   
   
4,404,520
 
Payable for withdrawn capital
   
1,037
   
396,262
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
22,463
   
29,833
 
Total Liabilities
   
847,884
   
6,591,671
 
Net Assets
 
$
34,965,322
 
$
142,573,509
 
(1) Cost of investments
 
$
35,387,748
 
$
145,254,285
 
(2) Includes loaned securities with a market value of
 
$
 
$
4,285,844
 
(3) Premiums received
 
$
1,269,341
 
$
2,481,085
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Statements of Operations
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

               
     
The Internet
   
The Global
 
     
Portfolio
   
Portfolio
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:
             
Dividends†
 
$
283,338
 
$
27,575
 
Interest
   
196
   
1,597
 
Income from securities lending
   
26,823
   
12,196
 
Total investment income
   
310,357
   
41,368
 
EXPENSES:
             
Investment advisory fees
   
943,181
   
55,561
 
Administration fees
   
33,723
   
2,811
 
Professional fees
   
8,352
   
4,193
 
Fund accounting fees
   
13,458
   
3,509
 
Trustees’ fees
   
6,134
   
355
 
Chief Compliance Officer fees
   
1,015
   
53
 
Custodian fees and expenses
   
7,673
   
6,192
 
Other expenses
   
3,206
   
214
 
Total expenses
   
1,016,742
   
72,888
 
Net investment loss
   
(706,385
)
 
(31,520
)
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS:
             
Net realized gain on:
             
Investments and foreign currency
   
8,569,225
   
247,593
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
             
Investments and foreign currency
   
(6,494,607
)
 
18,001
 
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
   
2,074,618
   
265,594
 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
 
$
1,368,233
 
$
234,074
 
† Net of foreign taxes withheld of:
 
$
979
 
$
2,870
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Statements of Operations — (Continued)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

     
The Paradigm
   
The Medical
 
     
Portfolio
   
Portfolio
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:
             
Dividends†
 
$
2,210,361
 
$
278,131
 
Interest
   
51,299
   
40
 
Income from securities lending
   
1,002,435
   
8,271
 
Dividends from affiliated issuer
   
168,896
   
 
Total investment income
   
3,432,991
   
286,442
 
EXPENSES:
             
Investment advisory fees
   
7,126,154
   
182,134
 
Administration fees
   
251,835
   
6,666
 
Professional fees
   
37,376
   
4,791
 
Fund accounting fees
   
91,274
   
3,292
 
Trustees’ fees
   
46,163
   
1,174
 
Chief Compliance Officer fees
   
7,757
   
196
 
Custodian fees and expenses
   
98,280
   
5,048
 
Other expenses
   
24,160
   
519
 
Total expenses
   
7,682,999
   
203,820
 
Net investment income (loss)
   
(4,250,008
)
 
82,622
 
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS:
             
Net realized gain on:
             
Investments and foreign currency
   
62,579,947
   
1,329,082
 
Affiliated issuer
   
26,857
   
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
             
Investments and foreign currency
   
(18,843,346
)
 
1,704,513
 
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
   
43,763,458
   
3,033,595
 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
 
$
39,513,450
 
$
3,116,217
 
† Net of foreign taxes withheld of:
 
$
98,632
 
$
15,373
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Statements of Operations — (Continued)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

     
The Small Cap
   
The Market
 
     
Opportunities
   
Opportunities
 
     
Portfolio
   
Portfolio
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:
             
Dividends†
 
$
797,163
 
$
181,251
 
Interest
   
6,062
   
603
 
Income from securities lending
   
413,292
   
14,173
 
Total investment income
   
1,216,517
   
196,027
 
EXPENSES:
             
Investment advisory fees
   
2,099,667
   
327,369
 
Administration fees
   
74,662
   
12,215
 
Professional fees
   
13,642
   
5,435
 
Fund accounting fees
   
27,301
   
6,245
 
Trustees’ fees
   
13,408
   
2,086
 
Chief Compliance Officer fees
   
2,256
   
352
 
Custodian fees and expenses
   
18,893
   
8,736
 
Other expenses
   
6,934
   
1,191
 
Total expenses
   
2,256,763
   
363,629
 
Net investment loss
   
(1,040,246
)
 
(167,602
)
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS:
             
Net realized gain on:
             
Investments and foreign currency
   
16,646,473
   
2,540,479
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
             
Investments and foreign currency
   
992,784
   
(1,106,307
)
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
   
17,639,257
   
1,434,172
 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
 
$
16,599,011
 
$
1,266,570
 
† Net of foreign taxes withheld of:
 
$
18,727
 
$
11,658
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Statements of Operations — (Continued)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

     
The
   
The Multi-
 
     
 Alternative
   
Disciplinary
 
     
Income
   
Income
 
     
Portfolio
   
Portfolio
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:
             
Dividends†
 
$
41,320
 
$
395,029
 
Interest
   
123,009
   
2,788,976
 
Income from securities lending
   
   
12,099
 
Total investment income
   
164,329
   
3,196,104
 
EXPENSES:
             
Investment advisory fees
   
163,213
   
874,161
 
Administration fees
   
12,921
   
33,281
 
Professional fees
   
5,104
   
8,309
 
Fund accounting fees
   
27,325
   
23,011
 
Trustees’ fees
   
1,513
   
5,716
 
Chief Compliance Officer fees
   
277
   
994
 
Custodian fees and expenses
   
5,113
   
7,035
 
Other expenses
   
560
   
2,095
 
Total expenses
   
216,026
   
954,602
 
Net investment income (loss)
   
(51,697
)
 
2,241,502
 
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS:
             
Net realized gain (loss) on:
             
Investments and foreign currency
   
(2,965
)
 
(671,495
)
Written option contracts expired or closed
   
925,395
   
492,125
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
             
Investments and foreign currency
   
78,720
   
466,215
 
Written option contracts
   
(62,190
)
 
(129,051
)
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
   
938,960
   
157,794
 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
 
$
887,263
 
$
2,399,296
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     
The Internet Portfolio
 
The Global Portfolio
 
     
For the Six
   
For the
   
For the Six
   
For the
 
     
Months Ended
   
Year Ended
   
Months Ended
   
Year Ended
 
     
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
   
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
 
     
(Unaudited)
   
2014
   
(Unaudited)
   
2014
 
OPERATIONS:
                         
Net investment loss
 
$
(706,385
)
$
(1,481,267
)
$
(31,520
)
$
(56,057
)
Net realized gain on sale of investments and foreign currency
   
8,569,225
   
10,596,602
   
247,593
   
318,326
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency
   
(6,494,607
)
 
(9,485,968
)
 
18,001
   
(1,489,533
)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
   
1,368,233
   
(370,633
)
 
234,074
   
(1,227,264
)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS:
                         
Contributions
   
48,008
   
4,258,113
   
380,474
   
1,321,420
 
Withdrawals
   
(13,655,172
)
 
(25,200,462
)
 
(745,379
)
 
(3,431,883
)
Net (decrease) in net assets resulting from beneficial interest transactions
   
(13,607,164
)
 
(20,942,349
)
 
(364,905
)
 
(2,110,463
)
Total decrease in net assets
   
(12,238,931
)
 
(21,312,982
)
 
(130,831
)
 
(3,337,727
)
NET ASSETS:
                         
Beginning of period
   
157,546,062
   
178,859,044
   
8,879,388
   
12,217,115
 
End of period
 
$
145,307,131
 
$
157,546,062
 
$
8,748,557
 
$
8,879,388
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)

     
The Paradigm Portfolio
 
The Medical Portfolio
 
     
For the Six
   
For the
   
For the Six
   
For the
 
     
Months Ended
   
Year Ended
   
Months Ended
   
Year Ended
 
     
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
   
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
 
     
(Unaudited)
   
2014
   
(Unaudited)
   
2014
 
OPERATIONS:
                         
Net investment income (loss)
 
$
(4,250,008
)
$
(9,322,981
)
$
82,622
 
$
116,887
 
Net realized gain on sale of investments and foreign currency
   
62,606,804
   
37,768,737
   
1,329,082
   
724,347
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency
   
(18,843,346
)
 
(31,751,718
)
 
1,704,513
   
3,052,140
 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
   
39,513,450
   
(3,305,962
)
 
3,116,217
   
3,893,374
 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS:
                         
Contributions
   
689,704
   
41,918,037
   
953,517
   
2,943,930
 
Withdrawals
   
(145,442,363
)
 
(174,025,392
)
 
(1,282,617
)
 
(4,510,015
)
Net (decrease) in net assets resulting from beneficial interest transactions
   
(144,752,659
)
 
(132,107,355
)
 
(329,100
)
 
(1,566,085
)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets
   
(105,239,209
)
 
(135,413,317
)
 
2,787,117
   
2,327,289
 
NET ASSETS:
                         
Beginning of period
   
1,192,330,280
   
1,327,743,597
   
27,116,627
   
24,789,338
 
End of period
 
$
1,087,091,071
 
$
1,192,330,280
 
$
29,903,744
 
$
27,116,627
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)

   
The Small Cap
Opportunities Portfolio
 
The Market
Opportunities Portfolio
 
     
For the Six
   
For the
   
For the Six
   
For the
 
     
Months Ended
   
Year Ended
   
Months Ended
   
Year Ended
 
     
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
   
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
 
     
(Unaudited)
   
2014
   
(Unaudited)
   
2014
 
OPERATIONS:
                         
Net investment loss
 
$
(1,040,246
)
$
(2,371,492
)
$
(167,602
)
$
(188,939
)
Net realized gain on sale of investments and foreign currency
   
16,646,473
   
22,546,457
   
2,540,479
   
4,070,775
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency
   
992,784
   
(47,310,333
)
 
(1,106,307
)
 
(7,187,539
)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
   
16,599,011
   
(27,135,368
)
 
1,266,570
   
(3,305,703
)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS:
                         
Contributions
   
2,661,730
   
137,470,247
   
385,805
   
7,541,435
 
Withdrawals
   
(46,265,680
)
 
(105,175,818
)
 
(4,781,746
)
 
(16,421,154
)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from beneficial interest transactions
   
(43,603,950
)
 
32,294,429
   
(4,395,941
)
 
(8,879,719
)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets
   
(27,004,939
)
 
5,159,061
   
(3,129,371
)
 
(12,185,422
)
NET ASSETS:
                         
Beginning of period
   
353,157,296
   
347,998,235
   
54,375,891
   
66,561,313
 
End of period
 
$
326,152,357
 
$
353,157,296
 
$
51,246,520
 
$
54,375,891
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)

   
The Alternative
 
The Multi-Disciplinary
 
     
Income Portfolio
 
Income Portfolio
 
     
For the Six
   
For the
   
For the Six
   
For the
 
     
Months Ended
   
Year Ended
   
Months Ended
   
Year Ended
 
     
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
   
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
 
     
(Unaudited)
   
2013
   
(Unaudited)
   
2013
 
OPERATIONS:
                         
Net investment income (loss)
 
$
(51,697
)
$
(125,267
)
$
2,241,502
 
$
3,503,350
 
Net realized gain (loss) on sale of investments, foreign currency and written options
   
922,430
   
473,583
   
(179,370
)
 
1,923,890
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments
   
16,530
   
(109,204
)
 
337,164
   
(3,230,822
)
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
   
887,263
   
239,112
   
2,399,296
   
2,196,418
 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS:
                         
Contributions
   
2,087,007
   
21,281,441
   
9,873,452
   
67,848,185
 
Withdrawals
   
(6,239,140
)
 
(6,843,392
)
 
(5,234,089
)
 
(24,821,261
)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from beneficial interest transactions
   
(4,152,133
)
 
14,438,049
   
4,639,363
   
43,026,924
 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets
   
(3,264,870
)
 
14,677,161
   
7,038,659
   
45,223,342
 
NET ASSETS:
                         
Beginning of period
   
38,230,192
   
23,553,031
   
135,534,850
   
90,311,508
 
End of period
 
$
34,965,322
 
$
38,230,192
 
$
142,573,509
 
$
135,534,850
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
1. Organization
The Kinetics Portfolios Trust (the “Trust”) was organized as a Delaware Statutory Trust on March 14, 2000 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company issuing its beneficial interests in series, each series representing a distinct portfolio with its own investment objective and policies. The series currently authorized are: The Internet Portfolio, The Global Portfolio, The Paradigm Portfolio, The Medical Portfolio, The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio, The Market Opportunities Portfolio, The Alternative Income Portfolio and The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio (collectively, the “Master Portfolios”). Pursuant to the 1940 Act, the Master Portfolios, are “non-diversified” series of the Trust, except The Global Portfolio and The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio. The Market Opportunities Portfolio commenced operations on January 31, 2006, The Alternative Income Portfolio commenced operations on June 29, 2007 and The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio commenced operations on February 11, 2008. Each of the remaining Master Portfolios commenced operations on April 28, 2000.
 
Each Master Portfolio is a Master Investment Portfolio in a master-feeder fund structure. Each Master Portfolio has multiple feeder funds invested in the Master Portfolio. By contributing assets to the Master Portfolio, the feeder funds receive a beneficial interest in the Master Portfolio. The Master Portfolio then invests the contributed assets in portfolio securities and allocates income, gains (losses) and expenses to the feeder funds based on the feeder funds’ proportionate interests in the Master Portfolio.
 
Each of the Master Portfolios, except for The Alternative Income Portfolio and The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio, seeks to provide investors with long-term capital growth. The Alternative Income Portfolio seeks to provide current income and gains. The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio seeks to provide investors with total return. The Internet Portfolio invests primarily in the equity securities of U.S. and foreign companies engaged in the Internet and Internet-related activities. The Global Portfolio generally invests in the equity securities of foreign companies that have the ability to facilitate an increase in the growth of their traditional business lines and in U.S. companies benefiting from international economic growth. The Paradigm Portfolio invests primarily in the equity securities of U.S. and foreign companies that the investment adviser believes are undervalued and that have high returns on equity and are well positioned to reduce their costs, extend the reach of their distribution channels
 
 
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June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
and experience significant growth in their assets or revenues. The Medical Portfolio invests primarily in the equity securities of U.S. and foreign companies engaged in medical research, pharmaceutical treatments and related medical technology industries and related technology industries, generally, with a focus on companies engaged in cancer research and drug development. The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio invests primarily in the equity securities of U.S. and foreign small capitalized companies that provide attractive valuation opportunities due to special situations such as lack of institutional ownership, lack of significant analyst coverage or companies with sound fundamentals that have experienced a short-term earnings shortfall. The Market Opportunities Portfolio invests primarily in the equity securities of U.S. and foreign companies engaged in capital markets or related to capital markets, as well as companies involved in the gaming industry. The Alternative Income and Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolios utilizes a two-part investment strategy, which includes fixed income and derivatives components.
 
2. Significant Accounting Policies
 
Security Valuation
Master Portfolio securities that are listed on a U.S. securities exchange for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the last quoted sale price on the day the valuation is made. Price information on listed securities is taken from the exchange where the security is primarily traded. All equity securities that are traded using the National Association of Securities Dealers’ Automated Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) are valued using the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”). Foreign securities are valued by an independent pricing service. In the event market quotations are not readily available or if events occur that may materially affect the value of a particular security between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), “fair value” will be determined. Unlisted U.S. securities and listed U.S. securities not traded on the valuation date for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the last bid price. Exchange traded options are valued at the composite price, using the National Best Bid and Offer quotes (“NBBO”). NBBO consists of the highest bid price and lowest ask price across any of the exchanges on which an option is quoted thus providing a view across the entire U.S. options marketplace. Composite option pricing calculates the mean of the highest bid price and the lowest asked price across the exchanges where the option is traded. If the composite option price is not available, the mean between the
 
 
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June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
highest bid and the lowest asked quotations at the close of the exchanges will be used. If none of the above are available, exchange traded options are valued at the last quoted sales price. Non-exchange traded options for which over-the-counter quotations are not readily available are valued at the mean of the current bid and asked prices. Debt obligations (including convertible securities) that are either investment grade or non-investment grade and irrespective of days to maturity will be valued as follows: Debt securities are valued at evaluated mean by one of the authorized third party pricing agents which rely on various valuation methodologies such as matrix pricing and other analytical pricing models as well as market transactions and dealer quotations. Investments in registered open-end investment companies other than exchange-traded funds are valued at their reported net asset value (“NAV”). Certain instruments such as repurchase agreements and demand notes, are traded at cost and there are no market values available for those instruments from third parties. Those instruments are priced at cost.
 
Other assets and securities for which no quotations are readily available (including restricted securities) will be valued in good faith at fair value using methods determined by the Board of Trustees of the Master Portfolios. In determining the fair value of a security, the Board of Trustees shall take into account the relevant factors and surrounding circumstances, which may include: (i) the nature and pricing history (if any) of the security; (ii) whether any dealer quotations for the security are available; (iii) possible valuation methodologies that could be used to determine the fair value of the security; (iv) the recommendation of the portfolio manager of the Portfolios with respect to the valuation of the security; (v) whether the same or similar securities are held by other funds managed by the Adviser or other funds and the method used to price the security in those funds; (vi) the extent to which the fair value to be determined for the security will result from the use of data or formula produced by third parties independent of the Adviser; (vii) the liquidity or illiquidity of the market for the security; and (viii) the value of a foreign security traded on other foreign markets. At June 30, 2015, 0.00%, 0.00% and 0.00% of the net assets of The Internet Portfolio, The Paradigm Portfolio and The Market Opportunities Portfolio, respectively, were fair valued securities. The other Master Portfolios did not hold any fair valued securities at June 30, 2015.
 
 
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June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
Repurchase Agreements
Each Master Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements with banks that are members of the Federal Reserve System or securities dealers who are members of a national securities exchange or are primary dealers in U.S. Government Securities. In connection with transactions in repurchase agreements, it is the Trust’s policy that the Master Portfolio receive, as collateral, securities whose market value, including accrued interest, at all times will be at least equal to 102% of the amount invested by the Master Portfolio in each repurchase agreement. If the seller defaults, and the value of the collateral declines, realization of the collateral by the Master Portfolio may be delayed or limited.
 
Written Options
The Master Portfolios may write (sell) call or put options for trading or hedging purposes. When a Master Portfolio writes an option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Master Portfolio is included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset and an equivalent liability. The amount of the liability is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option written. By writing the option, the Master Portfolio may become obligated during the term of the option to deliver or purchase the securities underlying the option at the exercise price if the option is exercised. When an option expires on its stipulated expiration date or the Master Portfolio enters into a closing purchase transaction, the Master Portfolio realizes a gain or loss if the cost of the closing transaction differs from the premium received when the option was sold, without regard to any unrealized gain or loss on the underlying security, and the liability related to such option is eliminated. When an option is exercised, the premium originally received decreases the cost basis of the underlying security (or increases the proceeds on the security sold short) and the Master Portfolio realizes a gain or loss from the sale of the security (or closing of the short sale). As collateral for uncovered written options, the Master Portfolio is required under the 1940 Act to maintain assets consisting of cash, cash equivalents or liquid securities. This collateral is required to be adjusted daily to reflect the exercise price of the purchase obligation for put options or the market value of the instrument underlying the contract for call options.
 
Foreign Currency Translations
The books and records of the Master Portfolios are maintained in U.S. dollars. For the Master Portfolios, foreign currency transactions are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis: (i) market values of investment securities and other assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate of such currencies
 
 
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June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
against the U.S. dollar, as provided by an approved pricing service, and (ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The Master Portfolios do not isolate and treat as ordinary income that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the exchange rate from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held during the period. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments. However, for federal income tax purposes, the Master Portfolios do isolate and treat as ordinary income the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates arising from actual foreign currency transactions and the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates arising between trade date and settlement date.
 
Restricted and Illiquid Securities
The Master Portfolios may invest in restricted securities. These securities are valued by the Master Portfolios after giving due consideration to pertinent factors including recent private sales, market conditions and the issuer’s financial performance. The Master Portfolios have no right to require registration of unregistered securities. At June 30, 2015 the following Master Portfolios held securities restricted to institutional investors (144A Securities):
 
                 
Percentage of
           
Market Value
   
Net Assets
The Alternative Income Portfolio
       
$
653,891
   
1.87
%
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio
         
28,025,286
   
19.66
%
 
An illiquid asset is any asset which may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days at approximately the value at which the Master Portfolio has valued the investment. At June 30, 2015, the following Master Portfolios held illiquid securities:

        Percentage of
   
Market Value
 
Net Assets
The Internet Portfolio
 
$
*
 
0.00
%
The Paradigm Portfolio
   
*
 
0.00
%
The Market Opportunities Portfolio
   
*
 
0.00
%
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio
   
332,500
   
0.23
%
   
* Amount is less than $0.50.
 
 
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
When-Issued Securities
The Master Portfolios may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. Although the purchase amounts of these securities are established at the time the purchaser enters into the agreement, these securities may be delivered and paid for at a future date. The Master Portfolios record purchases of when-issued securities and reflect the values of such securities in determining net asset value in the same manner as other portfolio securities. The Master Portfolios maintain at all times cash or other liquid assets in an amount at least equal to the amount of outstanding commitments for when-issued securities.
 
Securities Lending
Each Master Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to broker-dealers by entering directly into lending arrangements with such broker dealers or indirectly through repurchase agreements with respect to no more than 33 1/3% of the total assets of each Master Portfolio (including any collateral posted) or 50% of the total assets of each Master Portfolio (excluding any collateral posted). Securities lending and repurchase transactions will be fully collateralized at all times with cash and/or short-term debt obligations. The Master Portfolios receive interest on the collateral received as well as a fee for the securities loaned.
 
Short-Term Investments
The Portfolios may invest in money market funds and short-term high quality debt securities such as commercial paper, repurchase agreements and certificates of deposit. Money market funds typically invest in short-term instruments and attempt to maintain a stable net asset value. While the risk is low, these funds may lose value. At June 30, 2015, The Internet Portfolio, The Global Portfolio, The Paradigm Portfolio, The Medical Portfolio, The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio, The Market Opportunities Portfolio, and The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio invested approximately 4%, 5%, 7%, 11%, 14%, 5%, and 3%, respectively, of net assets in the Mount Vernon Securities Lending Trust-Prime Portfolio which normally invests in short-term instruments with an objective of maximizing current income to the extent consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity. Mount Vernon Securities Lending Trust-Prime Portfolio’s financial statements are available on the SEC website www.sec.gov.
 
 
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June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
Expense Allocation
Common expenses incurred by the Master Portfolios are allocated among the Master Portfolios (i) based upon relative average net assets, (ii) as incurred on a specific identification basis, or (iii) equally among the Master Portfolios, depending on the nature of the expenditure. All expenses incurred by the Master Portfolios are allocated to the feeder funds daily based on their proportionate interests in the respective Master Portfolios.
 
Federal Income Taxes
Each Master Portfolio will be treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes. As such, each investor in a Master Portfolio will be subject to taxation on its share of the Master Portfolio’s ordinary income and capital gains. It is intended that each Master Portfolio’s assets will be managed so an investor in the Master Portfolio can satisfy the requirements of subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code.
 
There is no tax liability resulting from unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns. As of June 30, 2015, open tax years include the tax years ended December 31, 2011 through 2014. The Master Portfolios are also not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next six months.
 
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Other
Realized gains and losses on the sale of investments are calculated on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is accounted for on the accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and discounts on the interest method. Other noncash dividends are recognized as investment income at the fair value of the property received. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the Trust’s understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates.
 
 
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
3. Investment Adviser
 
The Trust has entered into Investment Advisory Agreements (the “Agreements”) with Kinetics Asset Management LLC (the “Adviser”), with whom certain officers and trustees of the Trust are affiliated, to furnish investment advisory services to the Master Portfolios. The Adviser is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Horizon Kinetics LLC. Under the terms of the Agreements, the Master Portfolios, except the Alternative Income Portfolio, compensate the Adviser for its management services at the annual rate of 1.25% of each Master Portfolio’s average daily net assets. The Alternative Income Portfolio compensates the Adviser for its management services at the annual rate of 0.90% of the Master Portfolio’s average daily net assets.
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2015, The Internet Portfolio, The Global Portfolio, The Paradigm Portfolio, The Medical Portfolio, The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio, The Market Opportunities Portfolio, The Alternative Income Portfolio and The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio incurred expenses of $943,181, $55,561, $7,126,154, $182,134, $2,099,667, $327,369, $163,213 and $874,161, respectively, pursuant to the Agreements.
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Trust was allocated $13,000 for the services of the Chief Compliance Officer employed by the Adviser.
 
4. Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts by Trustees of Kinetics Portfolios Trust
 
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Trust held on March 27, 2015, the Board, including all of the Trustees who are not interested persons under the 1940 Act (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the Agreements with respect to each Master Portfolio. In reaching a decision to renew the Advisory Agreements, the Board of Trustees, including all of the Independent Trustees, considered, among others (1) the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided by the Adviser, including, but not limited to, a review of the complexity of the services provided, whether the services are provided in a satisfactory and efficient manner; (2) the experience and qualifications of the personnel providing such services; (3) the investment performance of the Trust and the Adviser as compared with industry competitors; (4) an evaluation of the fee structure, any fee waivers, and the Trust’s expense ratios, and a comparison of them in relation to those of other investment companies having comparable investment policies and limitations; (5) possible alternative fee structures or bases for determining fees; (6) the extent to which economies of scale would be
 
 
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realized as the Trust grows and whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of the Trust’s investors; (7) the direct and indirect costs of the services to be provided (and the basis of determining and allocating these costs) and profits to be realized by the Adviser and its affiliates from their relationship with the Trust; (8) other compensation or possible benefits to the Adviser and its affiliates arising from their advisory and other relationships with the Trust, including, if applicable, any benefits derived or to be derived by the Adviser from its relationship with the Trust such as soft dollar arrangements by which brokers provide research to the Trust or the Adviser in return for allocating the Trust’s brokerage; (9) the entrepreneurial risks borne by the Adviser, if any (e.g., because a fund is in a start-up mode or for other reasons, its revenues may be less or its expenses greater than anticipated); and (10) a comparison of the fees charged by the Adviser with fees charged by the Adviser to similar clients; The Lipper peer group information was provided by U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, the Trust’s administrator. The Independent Trustees also discussed the continuing viability of the Master Portfolios.
 
The Board of Trustees, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, concluded that: they were satisfied with the quality of services provided by the Adviser in advising the Master Portfolios, the profits earned by the Adviser were reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to each Master Portfolio; and that each Master Portfolio was not large enough to attain significant economies of scale. Based on the factors considered, the Board of Trustees, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, concluded that it was appropriate to renew the Agreements.
 
5. Securities Transactions
 
Purchases and sales of investment securities, other than short-term investments, for the six months ended June 30, 2015 were as follows:
 
   
Purchases
 
Sales
 
     
U.S.
         
U.S.
       
     
Government
   
Other
   
Government
   
Other
 
The Internet Portfolio
 
$
 
$
690,156
 
$
 
$
14,194,024
 
The Global Portfolio
   
   
346,822
   
   
686,154
 
The Paradigm Portfolio
   
   
12,400,014
   
   
141,689,945
 
The Medical Portfolio
   
   
2,340,886
   
   
1,938,000
 
The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio
   
   
4,163,589
   
   
45,024,070
 
The Market Opportunities Portfolio
   
   
604,277
   
   
5,822,371
 
The Alternative Income Portfolio
   
499,219
   
393,314
   
   
2,913,449
 
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio
   
   
8,339,842
   
   
3,035,468
 
 
 
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As of December 31, 2014, the cost of investments and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

   
The
   
The
   
The
   
The
 
   
Internet
   
Global
   
Paradigm
   
Medical
 
   
Portfolio
   
Portfolio
   
Portfolio
   
Portfolio
 
Tax cost of investments
  $ 80,772,154     $ 8,022,574     $ 882,649,455     $ 19,583,297  
Unrealized Appreciation
    81,985,567       2,261,245       477,423,655       12,423,761  
Unrealized Depreciation
    (568,128 )     (956,775 )     (83,152,865 )     (1,922,627 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
  $ 81,417,439     $ 1,304,470     $ 394,270,790     $ 10,501,134  
                                 
                           
The
 
           
The
   
The
   
Multi-
 
   
The
   
Market
   
Alternative
   
Disciplinary
 
   
Small Cap
   
Opportunities
   
Income
   
Income
 
   
Portfolio
   
Portfolio
   
Portfolio
   
Portfolio
 
Tax cost of investments
  $ 356,139,953     $ 44,192,156     $ 38,610,756     $ 139,260,571  
Unrealized Appreciation
    75,314,796       16,693,253       264,579       2,480,685  
Unrealized Depreciation
    (41,943,876 )     (4,395,637 )     (357,911 )     (6,271,594 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
  $ 33,370,920     $ 12,297,616     $ (93,332 )   $ (3,790,909 )
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Master Portfolios wrote the following options:

   
Number
   
Premium
 
   
of Contracts
   
Amount
 
The Alternative Income Portfolio
           
Outstanding at the Beginning of the Year
    8,473     $ 2,087,842  
Options Written
    463       583,006  
Options Exercised
    (1 )     (1,379 )
Options Expired
    (762 )     (92,454 )
Options Closed
    (3,865 )     (1,307,674 )
Outstanding at June 30, 2015
    4,308     $ 1,269,341  
                 
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio
               
Outstanding at the Beginning of the Year
    10,772     $ 3,234,528  
Options Written
    288       39,016  
Options Exercised
    (166 )     (28,514 )
Options Expired
    (2,459 )     (604,634 )
Options Closed
    (698 )     (159,311 )
Outstanding at June 30, 2015
    7,737     $ 2,481,085  
 
 
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6. Portfolio Securities Loaned
 
As of June 30, 2015, the Master Portfolios had loaned securities that were collateralized by cash. The cash collateral is invested by the custodian in a money market pooled account approved by the Adviser. Although risk is mitigated by the collateral, a Master Portfolio could experience a delay in recovering its securities and possible loss of income or value if the borrower fails to return them. The Master Portfolio receives interest on the collateral received as well as a fee for the securities loaned. The Master Portfolios will continue to receive dividends and interest on all securities loaned. Gain or loss in the fair value of the securities loaned that may occur during the term of the loan will be accounted for by the Master Portfolios. The value of the securities on loan and the value of the related collateral at June 30, 2015, were as follows:
 
   
Securities
   
Collateral
 
The Internet Portfolio
  $ 5,086,658     $ 5,262,475  
The Global Portfolio
    436,732       463,370  
The Paradigm Portfolio
    76,631,535       80,187,483  
The Medical Portfolio
    3,077,519       3,148,825  
The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio
    42,780,293       44,329,175  
The Market Opportunities Portfolio
    2,360,131       2,451,116  
The Alternative Income Portfolio
           
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio
    4,285,844       4,404,520  
 
7. Selected Financial Highlights
 
Financial highlights for the Master Portfolios were as follows:
 
   
The Internet Portfolio
    For the Six    
For the Year
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
 
    Months Ended    
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
    June 30, 2015    
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
    (Unaudited)
 
 
2014
   
2013
   
2012
   
2011
   
2010
 
Total Return*
   
1.08
%(2)
 
0.28
%
 
44.75
%
 
23.76
%
 
(1.47
)%
 
21.70
%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
   
1.35
%(1)
 
1.34
%
 
1.37
%
 
1.37
%
 
1.38
%
 
1.37
%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
   
(0.94
)%(1)
 
(0.90
)%
 
(0.84
)%
 
0.16
%
 
(0.43
)%
 
(0.33
)%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
0
%
 
1
%
 
8
%
 
9
%
 
32
%
 
12
%
 
 
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The Global Portfolio
     
For the Six
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
 
     
Months Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
     
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
     
(Unaudited)
 
 
2014
   
2013
   
2012
   
2011
   
2010
 
Total Return*
   
2.56
%(2)
 
(12.10
)%
 
28.25
%
 
22.78
%
 
(16.25
)%
 
19.26
%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
   
1.64
%(1)
 
1.60
%
 
1.73
%
 
1.77
%
 
2.23
%
 
2.43
%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
   
(0.71
)%(1)
 
(0.52
)%
 
(0.12
)%
 
0.40
%
 
0.61
%
 
(0.51
)%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
4
%
 
14
%
 
15
%
 
23
%
 
135
%
 
122
%
                                       
   
The Paradigm Portfolio
     
For the Six
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
 
     
Months Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
     
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
     
(Unaudited)
 
 
2014
   
2013
   
2012
   
2011
   
2010
 
Total Return*
   
3.52
%(2)
 
(0.48
)%
 
44.36
%
 
22.06
%
 
(14.00
)%
 
17.65
%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
   
1.35
%(1)
 
1.33
%
 
1.35
%
 
1.36
%
 
1.37
%
 
1.36
%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
   
(0.75
)%(1)
 
(0.72
)%
 
(0.23
)%
 
0.50
%
 
0.37
%
 
0.83
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
1
%
 
7
%
 
4
%
 
6
%
 
58
%
 
7
%
                                       
   
The Medical Portfolio
     
For the Six
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
 
     
Months Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
     
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
     
(Unaudited)
 
 
2014
   
2013
   
2012
   
2011
   
2010
 
Total Return*
   
11.53
%(2)
 
16.42
%
 
49.23
%
 
8.81
%
 
5.10
%
 
4.30
%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
   
1.40
%(1)
 
1.41
%
 
1.41
%
 
1.44
%
 
1.40
%
 
1.39
%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
   
0.57
%(1)
 
0.44
%
 
(0.02
)%
 
1.62
%
 
0.86
%
 
0.55
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
7
%
 
3
%
 
12
%
 
0
%
 
5
%
 
3
%
 
 
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The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio
     
For the Six
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
 
     
Months Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
     
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
     
(Unaudited)
 
 
2014
   
2013
   
2012
   
2011
   
2010
 
Total Return*
   
5.19
%(2)
 
(6.98
)%
 
59.69
%
 
26.94
%
 
(13.44
)%
 
14.08
%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
   
1.34
%(1)
 
1.34
%
 
1.35
%
 
1.44
%
 
1.43
%
 
1.42
%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
   
(0.62
)%(1)
 
(0.59
)%
 
0.01
%
 
0.27
%
 
0.03
%
 
0.02
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
1
%
 
19
%
 
6
%
 
22
%
 
47
%
 
4
%
                                       
   
The Market Opportunities Portfolio
     
For the Six
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
 
     
Months Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
     
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
     
(Unaudited)
 
 
2014
   
2013
   
2012
   
2011
   
2010
 
Total Return*
   
2.59
%(2)
 
(5.30
)%
 
46.98
%
 
17.73
%
 
(7.63
)%
 
11.53
%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
   
1.39
%(1)
 
1.39
%
 
1.40
%
 
1.43
%
 
1.42
%
 
1.42
%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
   
(0.64
)%(1)
 
(0.30
)%
 
0.27
%
 
0.44
%
 
0.30
%
 
0.56
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
1
%
 
18
%
 
21
%
 
26
%
 
14
%
 
12
%
                                       
   
The Alternative Income Portfolio
     
For the Six
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
 
     
Months Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
     
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
     
(Unaudited)
 
 
2014
   
2013
   
2012
   
2011
   
2010
 
Total Return*
   
2.34
%(2)
 
1.23
%
 
4.92
%
 
10.05
%
 
(4.66
)%
 
(4.43
)%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
   
1.19
%(1)
 
1.22
%
 
1.25
%
 
1.49
%
 
1.42
%
 
1.47
%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
   
(0.29
)%(1)
 
(0.40
)%
 
(0.54
)%
 
1.99
%
 
1.47
%
 
1.04
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
3
%
 
17
%
 
19
%
 
56
%
 
69
%
 
111
%
 
 
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The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio
     
For the Six
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
   
For the Year
 
     
Months Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
     
June 30, 2015
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
     
(Unaudited)
   
2014
   
2013
   
2012
   
2011
   
2010
 
Total Return*
   
1.76
%(2)
 
2.58
%
 
4.39
%
 
15.42
%
 
0.19
%
 
12.12
%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
   
1.37
%(1)
 
1.37
%
 
1.39
%
 
1.45
%
 
1.54
%
 
2.41
%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
   
3.21
%(1)
 
3.06
%
 
1.87
%
 
3.23
%
 
8.00
%
 
2.58
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
2
%
 
35
%
 
54
%
 
41
%
 
74
%
 
38
%
     
*
The returns are calculated by adjusting the corresponding No-Load Feeder returns by Feeder expenses and reimbursements.
(1)
Annualized
(2)
Not annualized.
 
8. Summary of Fair Value Exposure
 
Various inputs are used in determining the value of a Master Portfolio’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
 
Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that a Master Portfolio has the ability to access.
 
Level 2 — Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.
 
Level 3 — Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available, representing a Master Portfolio’s own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.
 
 
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The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.
 
The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
 
The Internet Portfolio
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value The Internet Portfolio’s net assets as of June 30, 2015:
                           
Assets^
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Common Stocks
 
$
142,773,372
 
$
5,050
(1)
$
 
$
142,778,422
 
Escrow Notes
   
   
   
*
 
*
Rights
   
115,200
   
   
   
115,200
 
Investments Purchased with the Cash Proceeds from Securities Lending
   
5,262,475
   
   
   
5,262,475
 
Total Investments in Securities
 
$
148,151,047
 
$
5,050
   
$
148,156,097
 
     
(1)
The Common Stocks Level 2 balance consists of the market value of the associated Level 2 investments in the following industries:

Administrative and Support Services
 
$
2,070
 
Telecommunications
   
2,980
 
   
$
5,050
 
         
Transfers out of Level 1 into Level 2
 
$
5,050
 
Transfers out of Level 2 into Level 1
 
$
23,562
 
 
Transfers were made out of Level 1 into Level 2 due to a decrease in market activity.
Transfers were made out of Level 2 into Level 1 due to an increase in market activity.
Transfers between levels are recognized at the end of the reporting period.
 
 
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June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:

Description
  Investments in Securities  
Balance as of December 31, 2014
 
$
*
Accrued discounts/premiums
   
 
Realized gain (loss)
   
 
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
   
 
Net purchases
   
 
Net sales
   
*
Transfer in and/or out of Level 3
   
 
Balance as of June 30, 2015
 
$
*

                 
   
Fair Value at
 
Valuation
 
Unobservable
   
Description
 
6/30/2015
 
Techniques
 
Input
 
Range
Escrow Notes
 
    —*
 
Conservative Value
 
No active
 
$0.00-$0.00
       
Assigned Pending
 
market
   
       
Bankruptcy Litigation
       
       
Proceedings/Market
       
       
Comparables
       
 
There is no active market for the Level 3 securities, so a conservative value is being assigned until such time as a market exists.
     
^
See Portfolio of Investments for breakout of investments by industry classification.
*
Amount is less than $0.50.
 
The Global Portfolio
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value The Global Portfolio’s net assets as of June 30, 2015:
 
Assets^
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Common Stocks
 
$
7,932,244
 
$
479,325(1
)
$
 
$
8,411,569
 
Corporate Bonds
   
   
35,155
   
   
35,155
 
Mutual Funds
   
60,300
   
   
   
60,300
 
Warrants
   
20,864
   
   
   
20,864
 
Short-Term Investments
   
635
   
205,000†
   
   
205,635
 
Investments Purchased with the Cash Proceeds from Securities Lending
   
463,370
   
   
   
463,370
 
Total Investments in Securities
 
$
8,477,413
 
$
719,480
 
$
 
$
9,196,893
 
 
 
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

     
(1)
The Common Stocks Level 2 balance consists of the market value of the associated Level 2 investments in the following industries:

Asset Management
 
$
35,068
 
Oil and Gas Extraction
   
442,200
 
Publishing Industries (except Internet)
   
2,057
 
   
$
479,325
 
         
Transfers out of Level 1 into Level 2
 
$
444,257
 
Transfers out of Level 2 into Level 1
 
$
512,853
 
 
Transfers were made out of Level 1 into Level 2 due to a decrease in market activity.
Transfers were made out of Level 2 into Level 1 due to an increase in market activity.
Transfers between levels are recognized at the end of the reporting period.
     
^
See Portfolio of Investments for breakout of investments by industry classification.
Priced at amortized cost.
 
The Paradigm Portfolio
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value The Paradigm Portfolio’s net assets as of June 30, 2015:
 
Assets^
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Common Stocks
 
$
1,040,200,756
 
$
2,013,279
(1)
$
 
$
1,042,214,035
 
Escrow Notes
   
   
   
 
*
Warrants
   
1,420,411
   
   
   
1,420,411
 
Short-Term Investments
   
370
   
40,549,000
 
   
40,549,370
 
Investments Purchased with the Cash Proceeds from Securities Lending
   
80,187,483
   
   
   
80,187,483
 
Total Investments in Securities
 
$
1,121,809,020
 
$
42,562,279
 
$
$
1,164,371,299
 
 
     
(1)
The Common Stocks Level 2 balance consists of the market value of the associated Level 2 investments in the following industries:
 
Asset Management
 
$
23,379
 
Oil and Gas Extraction
   
1,989,900
 
   
$
2,013,279
 
         
Transfers out of Level 1 into Level 2
 
$
1,989,900
 
Transfers out of Level 2 into Level 1
 
$
13,955,499
 
 
Transfers were made out of Level 1 into Level 2 due to a decrease in market activity.
Transfers were made out of Level 2 into Level 1 due to an increase in market activity.
Transfers between levels are recognized at the end of the reporting period.
 
 
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
 
Description
  Investments in Securities  
Balance as of December 31, 2014
 
$
*
Accrued discounts/premiums
   
 
Realized gain (loss)
   
 
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
   
 
Net purchases
   
 
Net sales and/or write-offs
   
*
Transfer in and/or out of Level 3
   
 
Balance as of June 30, 2015
 
$
*

   
Fair Value
 
Valuation
 
Unobservable
 
Description
 
at 6/30/15
 
Techniques
 
Input
Range
Escrow Notes
 
—*
 
Conservative Value
 
No active
$0.00-$0.00
       
Assigned Pending
 
market
 
       
Bankruptcy Litigation
     
       
Proceedings/Market
     
       
Comparables
     

There is no active market for the Level 3 securities, so a conservative value is being assigned until such time as a market exists.
     
^
See Portfolio of Investments for breakout of investments by industry classification.
*
Amount is less than $0.50.
Priced at amortized cost.
 
The Medical Portfolio
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value The Medical Portfolio’s net assets as of June 30, 2015:
 
Assets^
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Common Stocks
 
$
29,818,921
 
$
 
$
 
$
29,818,921
 
Rights
   
12,681
   
8,228
   
   
20,909
 
Short-Term Investments
   
610
   
49,000†
   
   
49,610
 
Investments Purchased with the Cash Proceeds from Securities Lending
   
3,148,825
   
   
   
3,148,825
 
Total Investments in Securities
 
$
32,981,037
 
$
57,228
 
$
 
$
33,038,265
 
                           
Transfers out of Level 1 into Level 2
                   
$
8,228
 
     
Transfers were made out of Level 1 into level 2 due to a decrease in market activity.
Transfers between levels are recognized at the end of the reporting period.
     
^
See Portfolio of Investments for breakout of investments by industry classification.
Priced at amortized cost.
 
 
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value The Small Cap
Opportunities Portfolio’s net assets as of June 30, 2015:

Assets^
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Common Stocks
 
$
307,713,093
 
$
16,392,893
(1)
$
 
$
324,105,986
 
Rights
   
360,628
   
   
   
360,628
 
Warrants
   
143,961
   
   
   
143,961
 
Short-Term Investments
   
696
   
130,000
 
   
130,696
 
Investments Purchased with the Cash Proceeds from Securities Lending
   
44,329,175
   
   
   
44,329,175
 
Total Investments in Securities
 
$
352,547,553
 
$
16,522,893
 
$
 
$
369,070,446
 
     
(1)
The Common Stocks Level 2 balance consists of the market value of the associated Level 2 investments in the following industries:

Asset Management
 
$
15,834,734
 
Publishing Industries (except Internet)
   
553,999
 
Telecommunications
   
4,160
 
   
$
16,392,893
 
         
Transfers out of Level 1 into Level 2
 
$
558,159
 
Transfers out of Level 2 into Level 1
 
$
17,363,910
 
 
Transfers were made out of Level 1 into Level 2 due to a decrease in market activity.
Transfers were made out of Level 2 into Level 1 due to an increase in market activity.
Transfers between levels are recognized at the end of the reporting period.
     
^
See Portfolio of Investments for breakout of investments by industry classification.
Priced at amortized cost.
 
 
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

The Market Opportunities Portfolio
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value The Market
Opportunities Portfolio’s net assets as of June 30, 2015:

Assets^
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Common Stocks
  $ 42,612,469     $ 1,262,918 (1)   $     $ 43,875,387  
Corporate Bonds
          4,895             4,895  
Mutual Funds
    2,010                   2,010  
Rights
                *     *
Warrants
    2,897                   2,897  
Short-Term Investments
    2,426,000       2,430,000           4,856,000  
Investments Purchased with the Cash Proceeds from Securities Lending
    2,451,116                   2,451,116  
Total Investments in Securities
  $ 47,494,492     $ 3,697,813     $ *   $ 51,192,305  
     
(1)
The Common Stocks Level 2 balance consists of the market value of the associated Level 2 investments in the following industry:

         
Asset Management
 
$
1,262,918
 
         
Transfers out of Level 2 into Level 1
 
$
2,094,716
 

Transfers were made out of Level 2 into Level 1 due to an increase in market activity.
Transfers between levels are recognized at the end of the reporting period.
 
Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:

Description
Investments in Securities  
       
Balance as of December 31, 2014
  $ *
Accrued discounts/premiums
     
Realized gain (loss)
     
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
     
Net purchases
     
Net sales
     
Transfer in and/or out of Level 3.
     
Balance as of June 30, 2015.
  $ *

                 
   
Fair Value
 
Valuation
 
Unobservable
   
Description
 
at 6/30/15
 
Techniques
 
Input
 
Range
Rights
 
$—
 
Market
 
No active
 
$0.00-$0.00
   
 
 
Comparables
 
market
   
 
There is no active market for the Level 3 securities, so a conservative value is being assigned until such time as a market exists.
     
^
See Portfolio of Investments for breakout of investments by industry classification.
*
Amount is less than $0.50.
Priced at amortized cost.
 
 
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

The Alternative Income Portfolio
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value The Alternative Income Portfolio’s net assets as of June 30, 2015:

Assets^
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Corporate Bonds
  $     $ 21,778,093     $     $ 21,778,093  
U.S. Government Agency Issues
          1,229,130             1,229,130  
U.S. Treasury Obligations
          2,604,607             2,604,607  
Exchange Traded Funds
    7,276,496                   7,276,496  
Purchased Put Options
          83,422             83,422  
Short-Term Investments
    1,019,387       1,382,000           2,401,387  
Total Investments in Securities
  $ 8,295,883     $ 27,077,252     $     $ 35,373,135  
                                 
Liabilities
                               
Written Options
  $     $ 798,045     $     $ 798,045  
 
For the period ended June 30, 2015, there were no transfers into or out of Level 1 or Level 2, or investments in Level 3 securities.
     
^
See Portfolio of Investments for breakout of investments by industry classification.
Priced at amortized cost.
 
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio’s net assets as of June 30, 2015:
 

Assets^
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Convertible Bonds
  $     $ 15,280,219     $     $ 15,280,219  
Corporate Bonds
          97,500,062             97,500,062  
Municipal Bonds
          332,500             332,500  
Escrow Notes
          57,500             57,500  
Exchange Traded Notes
    4,647                   4,647  
Mutual Funds
    9,988,928                   9,988,928  
Purchased Put Options
          2,168,304             2,168,304  
Short-Term Investments
    6,162,000       6,193,000           12,355,000  
Investments Purchased with the Cash Proceeds from Securities Lending
    4,404,520                   4,404,520  
Total Investments in Securities
  $ 20,560,095     $ 121,531,585     $     $ 142,091,680  
                                 
Liabilities
                               
Written Options
  $     $ 1,605,450     $     $ 1,605,450  
 
For the period ended June 30, 2015, there were no transfers into or out of Level 1 or Level 2, or investments in Level 3 securities.
     
^
See Portfolio of Investments for breakout of investments by industry classification.
Priced at amortized cost.
 
 
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
9. Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
 
The Master Portfolios have adopted enhanced disclosure regarding derivatives and hedging activity intended to improve financial reporting of derivative instruments by enabling investors to understand how and why a Master Portfolio uses derivatives, how derivatives are accounted for by the Master Portfolios, and how derivative instruments affect a Master Portfolio’s results of operations and financial position. The Master Portfolios utilized options to implement or to gain further exposure to their respective investment strategies.
 
The Alternative Income Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Fair Values of derivative instruments as of June 30, 2015:

 
Assets
 
Liabilities
 
Equity Contracts
Description
 
Fair Value
 
Description
 
Fair Value
 
 
Investments, at
             
Purchased Put Options
value
  $ 83,422       $  
Total
    $ 83,422            
           
Written put option
       
Written Put Options
    $  
contracts, at value
  $ 798,045  
Total
    $       $ 798,045  
 
Statement of Operations
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the period ended June 30, 2015:
 
Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Equity Contracts
         
Equity Contracts
       
Purchased Put Options
 
$
(5,197
)
Written Put Options
   
925,395
 
Total
 
$
920,198
 
         
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Equity Contracts
       
         
Equity Contracts
       
Purchased Put Options
 
$
31,425
 
Written Options
   
(62,190
)
Total
 
$
(30,765
)
 
 
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
The Alternative Income Portfolio has adopted authoritative standards regarding disclosure about derivatives and hedging activities and how they affect the Portfolio’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Operations. For the six months ended June 30, 2015: 463 written option contracts were opened and $583,006 premiums were received during the period. There were no purchased option contracts opened during the period.
 
Average quarterly market value of:
         
Options Written
 
$
945,183
 
Purchased Options
 
$
70,408
 
 
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Fair Values of derivative instruments as of June 30, 2015:
 
 
Assets
 
Liabilities
 
Equity Contracts
Description
 
Fair Value
 
Description
 
Fair Value
 
 
Investments
             
Purchased Options
    $ 2,168,304       $  
Total
    $ 2,168,304          
           
Written put option
       
Written Put Options
    $  
contracts, at value
  $ 1,605,450  
Total
    $       $ 1,605,450  
 
Statement of Operations
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the period ended June 30, 2015:
 
Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Equity Contracts
Equity Contracts
       
Purchased Options
 
$
10,754
 
Written Options
   
492,125
 
Total
 
$
502,879
 
         
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Equity Contracts
         
Equity Contracts
       
Purchased Options
 
$
509,472
 
Written Options
   
(129,051
)
Total
 
$
380,421
 
 
 
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio has adopted authoritative standards regarding disclosure about derivatives and hedging activities and how they affect the Portfolio’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Operations. For the six months ended June 30, 2015: 288 written option contracts were opened and $39,015 premiums were received during the period, 802 purchased option contracts were opened and $173,177 premiums were paid during the period.
 
Average quarterly market value of:
 
Options Written
 
$
1,699,178
 
Purchased Options
 
$
1,854,453
 
 
10. Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
 
The Master Portfolios are subject to various Master Netting Arrangements, which govern the terms of certain transactions with select counterparties. The Master Netting Arrangements allow a Portfolio to close out and net its total exposure to a counterparty in the event of a default with respect to all the transactions governed under a single agreement with a counterparty. The Master Netting Arrangements also specify collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels. Under the Master Netting Arrangements, collateral is routinely transferred if the total net exposure to certain transactions (net of existing collateral already in place) governed under the relevant Master Netting Arrangement with a counterparty in a given account exceeds a specific threshold depending on the counterparty and the type of Master Netting Arrangement.
 
The Internet Portfolio
The following is a summary of the Assets and Liabilities subject to offsetting in the Internet Portfolio as of June 30, 2015:

   
Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Liabilities
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset
in the
Statement of
Financial
Position
 
Net
Amounts
Presented
in the
Statement of
Financial
Position
 
Gross Amounts not
offset in the statement
of financial position
     
Liabilities:
       
Financial
Instruments
 
Collateral
Pledged
(Received)
 
Net
Amount
 
Description
                                     
Securities
                                     
Lending
 
$
5,262,475
 
$
 
$
5,262,475
 
$
5,262,475
 
$
 
$
 
   
$
5,262,475
 
$
 
$
5,262,475
 
$
5,262,475
 
$
 
$
 
 
 
195

 


 

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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
The Global Portfolio
The following is a summary of the Assets and Liabilities subject to offsetting in the Global Portfolio as of June 30, 2015:

   
Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Liabilities
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset
in the
Statement of
Financial
Position
 
Net
Amounts
Presented
in the
Statement of
Financial
Position
 
Gross Amounts not
offset in the statement
of financial position
     
Liabilities:
       
Financial
Instruments
 
Collateral
Pledged
(Received)
 
Net
Amount
 
Description
                                     
Securities
                                     
Lending
 
$
463,370
 
$
 
$
463,370
 
$
463,370
 
$
 
$
 
   
$
463,370
 
$
 
$
463,370
 
$
463,370
 
$
 
$
 
 
The Paradigm Portfolio
The following is a summary of the Assets and Liabilities subject to offsetting in the Paradigm Portfolio as of June 30, 2015:

   
Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Liabilities
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset
in the
Statement of
Financial
Position
 
Net
Amounts
Presented
in the
Statement of
Financial
Position
 
Gross Amounts not
offset in the statement
of financial position
     
Liabilities:
       
Financial
Instruments
 
Collateral
Pledged
(Received)
 
Net
Amount
 
Description
                                     
Securities
                                     
Lending
 
$
80,187,483
 
$
 
$
80,187,483
 
$
80,187,483
 
$
 
$
 
   
$
80,187,483
 
$
 
$
80,187,483
 
$
80,187,483
 
$
 
$
 
 
 
196

 

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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
The Medical Portfolio
The following is a summary of the Assets and Liabilities subject to offsetting in the Medical Portfolio as of June 30, 2015:

   
Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Liabilities
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset
in the
Statement of
Financial
Position
 
Net
Amounts
Presented
in the
Statement of
Financial
Position
 
Gross Amounts not
offset in the statement
of financial position
     
Liabilities:
       
Financial
Instruments
 
Collateral
Pledged
(Received)
 
Net
Amount
 
Description
                                     
Securities
                                     
Lending
 
$
3,148,825
 
$
 
$
3,148,825
 
$
3,148,825
 
$
 
$
 
   
$
3,148,825
 
$
 
$
3,148,825
 
$
3,148,825
 
$
 
$
 
 
The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio
The following is a summary of the Assets and Liabilities subject to offsetting in the Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio as of June 30, 2015:

   
Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Liabilities
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset
in the
Statement of
Financial
Position
 
Net
Amounts
Presented
in the
Statement of
Financial
Position
 
Gross Amounts not
offset in the statement
of financial position
     
Liabilities:
       
Financial
Instruments
 
Collateral
Pledged
(Received)
 
Net
Amount
 
Description
                                     
Securities
                                     
Lending
 
$
44,329,175
 
$
 
$
44,329,175
 
$
44,329,175
 
$
 
$
 
   
$
44,329,175
 
$
 
$
44,329,175
 
$
44,329,175
 
$
 
$
 
 
 
197

 

KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
The Market Opportunities Portfolio
The following is a summary of the Assets and Liabilities subject to offsetting in the Market Opportunities Portfolio as of June 30, 2015:

   
Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Liabilities
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset
in the
Statement of
Financial
Position
 
Net
Amounts
Presented
in the
Statement of
Financial
Position
 
Gross Amounts not
offset in the statement
of financial position
     
Liabilities:
       
Financial
Instruments
 
Collateral
Pledged
(Received)
 
Net
Amount
 
Description
                                     
Securities
                                     
Lending
 
$
2,451,116
 
$
 
$
2,451,116
 
$
2,451,116
 
$
 
$
 
   
$
2,451,116
 
$
 
$
2,451,116
 
$
2,451,116
 
$
 
$
 
 
The Alternative Income Portfolio
The following is a summary of the Assets and Liabilities subject to offsetting in the Alternative Income Portfolio as of June 30, 2015:

   
Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Liabilities
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset
in the
Statement of
Financial
Position
 
Net
Amounts
Presented
in the
Statement of
Financial
Position
 
Gross Amounts not
offset in the statement
of financial position
     
Liabilities:
       
Financial
Instruments
 
Collateral
Pledged
(Received)
 
Net
Amount
 
Description
                                     
Written
                                     
Options
 
$
798,045
 
$
 
$
798,045
 
$
 
$
798,045
 
$
 
   
$
798,045
 
$
 
$
798,045
 
$
 
$
798,045
 
$
 
 
 
198

 

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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio
The following is a summary of the Assets and Liabilities subject to offsetting in the Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio as of June 30, 2015:

    Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Liabilities
    Gross
Amounts
Offset
in the
Statement of
Financial
Position
    Net
Amounts
Presented
in the
Statement of
Financial
Position
    Gross Amounts not
offset in the statement
of financial position
    Net
Amount
 
Liabilities:  
 
 
 
  Financial
Instruments
    Collateral
Pledged
(Received)
     
 
 
Description
                                   
Written
                                   
Options
  $ 1,605,450     $     $ 1,605,450     $     $ 1,605,450     $  
Securities
                                               
Lending
    4,404,520             4,404,520       4,404,520              
    $ 6,009,970     $     $ 6,009,970     $ 4,404,520     $ 1,605,450     $  
 
11. Affiliated Issuers
 
Under section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, an investment company is defined as being an affiliated person of a company if it owns five percent or more of a company’s outstanding voting stock.
 
Investments in affiliated companies for the Paradigm Portfolio as of June 30, 2015, are shown below:

   
Number of
               
Number of
 
   
shares held at
               
shares held at
 
   
December 31,
   
Gross
   
Gross
   
June 30,
 
Name of issuer
 
2014
   
additions
   
reductions
   
2015
 
Texas Pacific Land Trust
    490,480       103,550       (202 )     593,828  
                                 

   
Fair value at
   
 
    Realized  
   
June 30,
   
Dividend
   
capital
 
Name of issuer (continued)
 
2015
   
income
   
gain/loss
 
Texas Pacific Land Trust
  $ 89,365,176     $ 168,896     $ 26,857  
 
12. Information about Proxy Voting
 
Information regarding how the Master Portfolios votes proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge upon request by calling toll-free at 1-800-930-3828 or by accessing the Funds’ website at www.kineticsfunds.com and by accessing the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
 
 
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
Information regarding how the Master Portfolios voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve month period ended June 30, is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll-free at 1-800-930-3828 or by accessing the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
 
13. Information about the Portfolio Holdings
 
The Kinetics Portfolios Trust files its complete schedules of portfolio holdings for its first and third fiscal quarters with the SEC on Form N-Q. The Master Portfolios’ Form N-Q is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll-free at 1-800-930-3828. Furthermore, you can obtain the Form N-Q on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Finally, the Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
 
14. Subsequent Events
 
In preparing these financial statements, management has evaluated Portfolio related events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the financial statements were issued. There were no events or translations that occurred during the period that materially impacted the amounts or disclosures in the Master Portfolios’ financial statements.
 
15. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standard Board issued ASU No. 2014-11 “Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures.” ASU No. 2014-11 makes limited changes to the accounting for repurchase agreements, clarifies when repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions should be accounted for as secured borrowings, and requires additional disclosures regarding these types of transactions. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2014, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is currently evaluating the impact these disclosures will have on the Master Portfolios’ financial statement disclosures.
 
 
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Kinetics Mutual
Funds, Inc.
615 East Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
 
INVESTMENT ADVISER AND
SHAREHOLDER SERVICING AGENT
Kinetics Asset Management LLC
470 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10016
 
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Tait, Weller & Baker LLP
1818 Market Street
Suite 2400
Philadelphia, PA 19103
 
DISTRIBUTOR
Kinetics Funds Distributor LLC
470 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10016
 
ADMINISTRATOR
FUND ACCOUNTANT AND
TRANSFER AGENT
 
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
615 East Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
 
CUSTODIAN
U.S. Bank, N.A.
Custody Operations
1555 River Center Drive, Suite 302
Milwaukee, WI 53212
 
THIS MATERIAL MUST BE PRECEDED OR
ACCOMPANIED BY A PROSPECTUS

 
 

 
 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable to registrants who are not listed issuers (as defined in Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).

Item 6. Schedule of Investments.

The Schedule of Investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of trustees.


Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

(a)  
The Registrant’s President/Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in

 
 

 

 
Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”)) are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act and Rule 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
 
(b)  
There were no changes in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12. Exhibits.

(a)  
(1) Not applicable.

(2) Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  Filed herewith.

(3) Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

(b)  
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  Furnished herewith.

 
 

 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 
(Registrant)  Kinetics Mutual Funds, Inc. & Kinetics Portfolios Trust 
 
  By (Signature and Title)*
 /s/ Peter B. Doyle
 Peter B. Doyle, President
  Date  8/25/2015  
 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 
 
  By (Signature and Title)*
 /s/ Peter B. Doyle
 Peter B. Doyle, President
  Date  8/25/2015  

 
  By (Signature and Title)*
 /s/ Leonid Polyakov
 Leonid Polyakov, Treasurer
  Date  8/25/2015  
 
 
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.