N-CSRS 1 kin71688kpt-ncsr.htm KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 6, 2017

 
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, 2017


Date of reporting period:  June 30, 2017


Item 1. Report to Stockholders.

 

 
 
 
KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.
Table of Contents
June 30, 2017

 

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Shareholders’ Letter 2
Year 2017 Semi-Annual Investment Commentary 6
KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — FEEDER FUNDS  
Expense Example 12
Statements of Assets & Liabilities 18
Statements of Operations 22
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 26
Notes to Financial Statements 37
Financial Highlights 54
KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS  
Allocation of Portfolio Assets 83
Portfolio of Investments – The Internet Portfolio 91
Portfolio of Investments – The Global Portfolio 95
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 111
Portfolio of Investments – The Alternative Income Portfolio 114
Portfolio of Investments – The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio 116
Portfolio of Options Written – The Alternative Income Portfolio 121
Statements of Assets & Liabilities 122
Statements of Operations 126
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 130
Notes to Financial Statements 134

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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, 2017. Financial market performance during the first half of the year has been highly contradictory, as bond yields, economic growth and inflation rates suggest a far less sanguine environment than is reflected by the steep gains achieved by the equity markets. The broader domestic equity market, defined as the S&P 500 Index (“S&P 500”), rose over 9% in the first half of 2017, while the NASDAQ 100 Index (“NASDAQ 100”) rose nearly 17% during the same period. The NASDAQ 100, by its own definition, is a concentrated index, with over 42% of its exposure in the top five positions. We refer to the S&P 500 as the broader domestic market, for lack of a better term, but it has come to be dominated by these same five companies, which have an average price to earnings multiple greater than 55x.

It can be assumed from the price appreciation of these stocks, and in turn, the index levels, that investors are confident that these companies can continue their rapid growth in spite of lackluster economic expansion. This confidence can be quantified by the market performance of “growth” versus “value” companies this year, with the S&P 500 Growth Index’s performance surpassing that of the S&P 500 Value Index by nearly 8.5% year-to-date. How can this growth optimism be reconciled with the projected long-term GDP growth of 1.8% (per the ever optimistic Federal Reserve Board members) and long-term core inflation of 2%? Generally speaking, revenue growth for corporations approximates nominal GDP growth over time; given the figures in the preceding sentence, we would expect this revenue growth to be less than 4%. Furthermore, GDP growth, for all the variability in its estimates, is simply the sum of growth in employment and productivity. At 4.4% current unemployment, the United States is widely believed to have reached full employment, while productivity growth has averaged approximately 1.2% annually since the last recession.

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To place this long-term growth proposition into context, the S&P 500 is currently trading at approximately 24x trailing earnings, although the earnings are expected to increase by nearly 12% by year-end, lowering the multiple to slightly over 21x if these estimates are achieved. Furthermore, analysts expect the index to earn an additional 13% in 2018, or nearly 27% above the current run-rate, amounting to a forward multiple of approximately 19x. The analysts cite “bottom-up” analysis as driving these estimates; individual company earnings are estimated, then aggregated. However, based upon the aggregated data, and assuming 4% revenue growth through 2018, the requisite profit margin expansion required to achieve estimated earnings is nearly 180 basis points, up to 10.90%. Since 1990, the S&P 500 has never achieved a profit margin above 9.62%, with the level averaging 6.47% in the period from 1990 until now. Whether the estimated figures are anchored in margin expansion or sales growth, either scenario appears optimistic—and the market is trading at 19x forward earnings in this rose-tinted scenario. Though one could make the argument that anticipated corporate tax reform is a driver of these estimates, we do not believe that this is reflected in the “bottom up” estimates in question.

Continuing along the lines of tax policy reform, the irrational exuberance1 regarding the new administration following the November 2016 election appears to have abated, but, in general, asset values have not corrected. However, fixed income markets indicate the reality of the challenges ahead for the country, economy and administration. The U.S. 2 Year Treasury Bond yielded approximately 0.84% in the month prior to the election, and currently yields approximately 1.37%. Similarly, the U.S. 10 Year Treasury Bond yielded approximately 1.82% in the month prior to the election, and currently yields approximately 2.27%. The 10 Year yields 45 basis points more, while the 2 year yields 53 basis points more—an ominous “flattening” of the yield curve, a phenomenon that, historically, has frequently been a precursor to economic slowdowns. The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates three times since the election, equating to a tripling in the reference rate over this time. In addition to

     
1 Intentional reference to Alan Greenspan’s speech in December 1996 regarding the equity market bubbles

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the Federal Funds rate, the Federal Reserve also sets the interest rate paid on excess reserves (IOER), which has similarly risen by 75 basis points since the election. It is not a sign of economic confidence that the longer-dated Treasury bonds are less sensitive to short-term rate shifts than are shorter term securities; equity markets’ pricing appears to dismiss this reality.

There is a reason why we provide all of this data: it is to elucidate the risks associated with market based equity investments at current valuations. As active managers, we seek to maximize investment returns, but only within a framework of risk management. The widely adopted index funds and ETFs have no consideration of risk control, instead assuming that the markets are an efficient mechanism for pricing risk (although history suggests the contrary). It is unlikely that investors have simply failed to notice the trends discussed above. However, nearly ten years of interest rate suppression has left few investment choices for many investors, particularly those with defined liabilities which they must fund through investment returns. Consider the California State Teacher Retirement System, a state retirement system with approximately $200 billion in assets, which had a $97 billion unfunded pension liability as of the last report. Even this enormous funding gap is predicated on a 7.25% long-term growth in the fund’s assets—the gap would be far greater if lower investment returns were assumed. To understand the magnitude of what this plan requires of its portfolio, consider that the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index, tracking the most liquid U.S. investment grade bonds, currently has a forward yield of approximately 2.25%. This leaves a massive return requirement for equity (and alternative investments). Assume for a moment that the plan allocated 50% of its assets to investment grade bonds; then, the remaining 50% would need to return over 12% annually to meet the 7.25% return goal. The actual allocation of the plan is currently approximately 60% equity, 20% fixed income and 20% alternatives. The sheer size of the plan, coupled with the lackluster returns available in lower-risk fixed income investments, almost necessitates an aggressive exposure to the equity market. Even though an equity market

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drawdown would be crippling to this plan, the alternative, conservative approach effectively ensures unfunded liabilities in the future.

Fortunately, not all investors face the same predicament as does the California pension plan. Most investors can focus on taking the appropriate risks, at opportune times. We believe that this is the essence of an unconstrained equity mandate; not to simply invest in the broad market at all times and accept the available risk and return. The Kinetics Mutual Funds all emphasize this approach, and we believe that we will be collectively rewarded for this discipline over time.

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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.
Investment Commentary

Dear Fellow Shareholders,

There have been many instances in our collective careers when the price levels of financial assets have appeared detached from fundamental values. Residential real estate values in certain locations come to mind, where purchase prices are frequently well in excess of any quantifiable measure of financial net worth. These assets are, however, luxury goods to be enjoyed by their owners, and an individual’s assessment of value may be well beyond what market forces would suggest. There are similar examples in professional sports teams, wine vineyards and movie studios—the prices at which these assets trade more closely mirror those of novelties than of financial assets. The ultra-rich can justify buying a break-even sports franchise or loss-making acreage in the Napa Valley. Investors in public markets, however, are understandably held to a different standard, one by which the asset valuations are purely financial. Is there any discernable novelty in owning stocks and marveling at their prices on a brokerage statement? We think not; therefore, it is difficult to reconcile ever more irrational prices being assigned to public financial assets.

It bears mention that asset prices are set by human decisions, even in an increasingly automated world (we have written elsewhere about the asset price distortion, but that will not be the topic for this letter). Most investment decisions are motivated by a rational self-interest. Make no mistake, it is in the best interest of nearly all financial market intermediaries (i.e., brokers, bankers, traders et al) for investors to allocate capital into risk assets and shift allocations regularly. The financial market ecosystem depends on these transactions to generate fees, provide liquidity and establish asset prices. The alignment of interest with the actual investor or financial beneficiary, however, is dubious at best. In any event, we have seen the market levitate over the past two years despite a general lack of financial justification. Case in point, the S&P 500 Index (“Index”) has risen by nearly 23% since the third quarter of 2014, at which time the trailing index earnings were approximately $106. The Index is currently expected to earn approximately $105 per share for the twelve months ended June 30, 2017. Thus, the valuation of the Index has risen from approximately 18.6x earnings in Q3 2014, to 23.6x earnings at the end of June 2017. We once argued that lower interest rates facilitated this speculative

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expansion; however, after nearly halving its level compared to September 2014, the yield on the 10 Year U.S. Treasury now approximates the 2014 level.

Throughout this market appreciation over the past three years, there has been no shortage of market pundits advocating higher equity exposure. The common logic is related to the absolute level of yield available in fixed income markets, and the likelihood of rising interest rates in the future. The problem with this logic is that investing shouldn’t be about choosing among the least bad choices – there are alternatives to this conventional asset allocation methodology, which is precisely what the Kinetics Funds seek to provide. Now that even the most hyperbolic of market advocates must acknowledge that the equity market opportunity is not quite as attractive as it once was, they simply suggest allocations to European and emerging market equities, which should benefit from the stronger U.S. Dollar and have lower valuations than domestic markets. Another shift to a “less bad” option, it would appear.

The music in this rotation of assets will eventually stop—that is all but certain. We choose to prepare for this by avoiding many of the factors that we believe contribute to the current situation. We recall this situation ten years ago, on the precipice of a calamitous global financial crisis. Ten years prior to that, we were in the mature stages of the surging technology market bubble. Those who endured those cycles with attractive long-term returns, as the Funds generally have, tended to emphasize asset management over asset gathering. The self-interest of those employed in the asset management business is to maximize profit, a task far easier achieved in the short-term thorough garnering assets, as opposed to the organic growth of existing capital. This is certainly a central element of the bias of those who continue to promote market based investing. In truth, business longevity, and its benefit to the manager and client alike, accrues through prudence.

We will continue to invest in companies based on compelling, tangible financial metrics, and will continue to eschew opportunities not having them. There is an abundance of such companies at present, but tactical market based allocations will garner little to no exposure to them; they are not well-represented in the indexes, thus, from the perspective of most investors, they might as well not be publicly traded. Such is the market structure. As with all

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cycles, new opportunities will arise as others wither, and we will remain diligently attuned and ready to harvest gains and allocate capital when appropriate.

The Funds generated returns as follows during the first half of the 2017 year (No-Load Class): The Paradigm Fund +6.91%, The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund +3.50%, The Small Cap Opportunities Fund +4.09%, The Market Opportunities Fund +7.89%, The Internet Fund +13.37%, The Medical Fund +9.13%, The Alternative Income Fund +1.32% and The Global Fund +8.99%. This compares to returns of +9.34% for the S&P 500 Index and +11.48% 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 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 have the potential for rewarding long-term investment results. The same investment fundamentals employed by The Paradigm Fund are used to identify such opportunities.

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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 and is not designed to be a major component of one’s equity exposure.

The Internet Fund is a sector fund that focuses on companies engaged in and/or benefitting from 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 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 is focused on selecting long life cycle international companies that can generate long-term wealth through their business operations. This Fund is presently identifying what we believe to be 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 in order generate a total return that exceeds that of most short-term U.S. fixed income indexes, with limited market value variability.

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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

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and to manage the investments in a manner consistent with their respective investment objectives. Purchasing and writing put and call 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, The Alternative Income 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 MSCI All Country World Index (MSCI ACWI) 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, 2017 — Kinetics Asset Management LLC®

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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Expense Example
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

A shareholder of a mutual fund incurs two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, reinvested dividends, or other distributions; redemption fees; and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other fund specific expenses. The example is intended to help the shareholder 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 at the beginning of the period and held for the most recent six-month period.

Actual Expenses

The Actual Expenses comparison provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. 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, 2017 (Unaudited)

A shareholder may use the information in this line, together with the amounts invested, to estimate the expenses paid over the period. A shareholder may divide his/her account value by $1,000 (e.g., 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 paid on his/her account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes provides 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 paid for the period. A shareholder may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Feeder Funds and other funds. To do so, a shareholder would compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help to determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, shareholder costs would have been higher.

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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Expense Example — (Continued)
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

                      Expenses Paid  
      Beginning     Ending           During  
      Account     Account     Annualized     Period*  
      Value     Value     Expense     (1/1/17  
      (1/1/17)     (6/30/17)     Ratio     to 6/30/17)  
                           
The Internet Fund                          
No Load Class Actual   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,133.70     1.85 % $ 9.79  
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return                          
before expenses)   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,015.62     1.85 % $ 9.25  
Advisor Class A Actual   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,132.30     2.10 % $ 11.10  
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return                          
before expenses)   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,014.38     2.10 % $ 10.49  
Advisor Class C Actual   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,129.50     2.60 % $ 13.73  
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return                          
before expenses)   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,011.90     2.60 % $ 12.97  
                           
The Global Fund                          
No Load Class Actual - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,089.90     1.39 % $ 7.20  
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return                          
before expenses) - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,017.90     1.39 % $ 6.95  
Advisor Class A Actual - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,086.70     1.64 % $ 8.49  
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return                          
before expenses) - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,016.66     1.64 % $ 8.20  
Advisor Class C Actual - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,084.20     2.14 % $ 11.06  
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return                          
before expenses) - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,014.18     2.14 % $ 10.69  
                           
The Paradigm Fund                          
No Load Class Actual - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,069.10     1.64 % $ 8.41  
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return                          
before expenses) - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,016.66     1.64 % $ 8.20  
Advisor Class A Actual - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,067.60     1.89 % $ 9.69  
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return                          
before expenses) - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,015.42     1.89 % $ 9.44  
Advisor Class C Actual - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,065.20     2.39 % $ 12.24  
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return                          
before expenses) - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,012.94     2.39 % $ 11.93  

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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Expense Example — (Continued)
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

                           
                        Expenses Paid  
      Beginning     Ending           During  
      Account     Account     Annualized     Period*  
      Value     Value     Expense     (1/1/17  
      (1/1/17)     (6/30/17)     Ratio     to 6/30/17)  
                           
The Paradigm Fund — (Continued)                          
Institutional Class Actual - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,070.10     1.44 % $ 7.39  
Institutional Class Hypothetical (5% return                          
before expenses) - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,017.65     1.44 % $ 7.20  
                           
The Medical Fund                          
No Load Class Actual - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,091.30     1.39 % $ 7.21  
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return                          
before expenses) - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,017.90     1.39 % $ 6.95  
Advisor Class A Actual - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,089.50     1.64 % $ 8.50  
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return                          
before expenses) - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,016.66     1.64 % $ 8.20  
Advisor Class C Actual - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,086.80     2.14 % $ 11.07  
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return                          
before expenses) - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,014.18     2.14 % $ 10.69  
                           
The Small Cap Opportunities Fund                          
No Load Class Actual - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,040.90     1.64 % $ 8.30  
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return                          
before expenses) - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,016.66     1.64 % $ 8.20  
Advisor Class A Actual - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,039.70     1.89 % $ 9.56  
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return                          
before expenses) - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,015.42     1.89 % $ 9.44  
Advisor Class C Actual - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,037.20     2.39 % $ 12.07  
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return                          
before expenses) - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,012.94     2.39 % $ 11.93  
Institutional Class Actual - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,042.00     1.44 % $ 7.29  
Institutional Class Hypothetical (5% return                          
before expenses) - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,017.65     1.44 % $ 7.20  

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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Expense Example — (Continued)
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

                        Expenses Paid  
      Beginning     Ending           During  
      Account     Account     Annualized     Period*  
      Value     Value     Expense     (1/1/17  
      (1/1/17)     (6/30/17)     Ratio     to 6/30/17)  
                           
The Market Opportunities Fund                          
No Load Class Actual - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,078.90     1.64 % $ 8.45  
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return                          
before expenses) - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,016.66     1.64 % $ 8.20  
Advisor Class A Actual - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,078.00     1.89 % $ 9.74  
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return                          
before expenses) - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,015.42     1.89 % $ 9.44  
Advisor Class C Actual - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,074.80     2.39 % $ 12.30  
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return                          
before expenses) - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,012.94     2.39 % $ 11.93  
Institutional Class Actual - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,080.20     1.44 % $ 7.43  
Institutional Class Hypothetical (5% return                          
before expenses) - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,017.65     1.44 % $ 7.20  
                           
The Alternative Income Fund                          
No Load Class Actual - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,013.20     0.95 % $ 4.74  
No Load Class Hypothetical (5% return                          
before expenses) - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,020.08     0.95 % $ 4.76  
Advisor Class A Actual - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,011.80     1.20 % $ 5.99  
Advisor Class A Hypothetical (5% return                          
before expenses) - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,018.84     1.20 % $ 6.01  
Advisor Class C Actual - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,009.20     1.70 % $ 8.47  
Advisor Class C Hypothetical (5% return                          
before expenses) - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,016.36     1.70 % $ 8.50  
Institutional Class Actual - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,014.00     0.75 % $ 3.75  
Institutional Class Hypothetical (5% return                          
before expenses) - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,021.08     0.75 % $ 3.76  

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KINETICS MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. — THE FEEDER FUNDS
Expense Example — (Continued)
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

                        Expenses Paid  
      Beginning     Ending           During  
      Account     Account     Annualized     Period*  
      Value     Value     Expense     (1/1/17  
      (1/1/17)     (6/30/17)     Ratio     to 6/30/17)  
                           
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund                          
No Load Class Actual - after                          
expense reimbursement   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,035.00     1.49 % $ 7.52  
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   $ 1,033.80     1.74 % $ 8.77  
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   $ 1,031.80     2.24 % $ 11.28  
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   $ 1,035.80     1.29 % $ 6.51  
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 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, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

               
      The Internet     The Global  
      Fund     Fund  
ASSETS:              
Investments in the Master Portfolio, at value*   $ 121,410,563   $ 8,780,998  
Receivable from Adviser         11,227  
Receivable for Master Portfolio interest sold     55,827      
Receivable for Fund shares sold     4,230     55,006  
Prepaid expenses and other assets     29,444     28,066  
Total Assets     121,500,064     8,875,297  
LIABILITIES:              
Payable for Master Portfolio interest purchased         43,009  
Payable to Directors     3,163     224  
Payable to Chief Compliance Officer     152     9  
Payable for Fund shares repurchased     60,057     11,997  
Payable for shareholder servicing fees     25,268     1,828  
Payable for distribution fees     1,196     2,085  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities     36,187     14,587  
Total Liabilities     126,023     73,739  
Net Assets   $ 121,374,041   $ 8,801,558  
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:              
Paid in capital   $ 62,730,677   $ 7,068,375  
Accumulated net investment loss     (1,074,557 )   (44,283 )
Accumulated net realized gain on investments and foreign currency     10,432,624     36,517  
Net unrealized appreciation on:              
Investments and foreign currency     49,285,297     1,740,949  
Net Assets   $ 121,374,041   $ 8,801,558  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE - NO LOAD CLASS:              
Net Assets   $ 118,360,315   $ 5,683,734  
Shares outstanding     2,654,422     997,783  
Net asset value per share (offering price and redemption price)   $ 44.59   $ 5.70  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE - ADVISOR CLASS A:              
Net Assets   $ 2,157,706   $ 493,083  
Shares outstanding     50,717     87,358  
Net asset value per share (redemption price)   $ 42.54   $ 5.64  
Offering price per share ($42.54 divided by .9425 and $5.64 divided by .9425)   $ 45.14   $ 5.98  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE - ADVISOR CLASS C:              
Net Assets   $ 856,020   $ 2,624,741  
Shares outstanding     21,954     484,967  
Net asset value per share (offering price and redemption price)   $ 38.99   $ 5.41  

 

     
* 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, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

               
      The Paradigm     The Medical  
      Fund     Fund  
ASSETS:              
Investments in the Master Portfolio, at value*   $ 675,852,285   $ 20,822,830  
Receivable from Adviser     92,456     12,850  
Receivable for Master Portfolio interest sold         5,327  
Receivable for Fund shares sold     646,835     1,289  
Prepaid expenses and other assets     63,935     23,464  
Total Assets     676,655,511     20,865,760  
LIABILITIES:              
Payable for Master Portfolio interest purchased     125,450      
Payable to Directors     20,360     569  
Payable to Chief Compliance Officer     1,366     27  
Payable for Fund shares repurchased     521,385     6,616  
Payable for shareholder servicing fees     111,161     4,283  
Payable for distribution fees     95,595     951  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities     158,646     16,453  
Total Liabilities     1,033,963     28,899  
Net Assets   $ 675,621,548   $ 20,836,861  
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:              
Paid in capital   $ 911,609,390   $ 12,343,736  
Accumulated net investment income (loss)     (11,347,378 )   173,568  
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency     (521,251,566 )   1,981,516  
Net unrealized appreciation on:              
Investments and foreign currency     296,611,102     6,338,041  
Net Assets   $ 675,621,548   $ 20,836,861  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE - NO LOAD CLASS:              
Net Assets   $ 291,136,945   $ 17,045,127  
Shares outstanding     7,236,379     586,825  
Net asset value per share (offering price and redemption price)   $ 40.23   $ 29.05  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE - ADVISOR CLASS A:              
Net Assets   $ 100,936,208   $ 3,435,980  
Shares outstanding     2,576,675     122,663  
Net asset value per share (redemption price)   $ 39.17   $ 28.01  
Offering price per share ($39.17 divided by .9425 and $28.01 divided by .9425)   $ 41.56   $ 29.72  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE - ADVISOR CLASS C:              
Net Assets   $ 108,439,253   $ 355,754  
Shares outstanding     2,935,288     13,100  
Net asset value per share (offering price and redemption price)   $ 36.94   $ 27.16  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS:              
Net Assets   $ 175,109,142     N/A  
Shares outstanding     4,329,834     N/A  
Net asset value per share (offering price and redemption price)   $ 40.44     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, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

               
      The Small Cap     The Market  
      Opportunities     Opportunities  
      Fund     Fund  
ASSETS:              
Investments in the Master Portfolio, at value*   $ 163,909,703   $ 46,492,748  
Receivable from Adviser     34,859     10,972  
Receivable for Master Portfolio interest sold     71,839     43,088  
Receivable for Fund shares sold     6,611     1,806  
Prepaid expenses and other assets     36,228     31,743  
Total Assets     164,059,240     46,580,357  
LIABILITIES:              
Payable to Directors     4,982     1,208  
Payable to Chief Compliance Officer     333     59  
Payable for Fund shares repurchased     78,450     44,894  
Payable for shareholder servicing fees     29,670     9,103  
Payable for distribution fees     8,004     4,415  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities     45,792     20,329  
Total Liabilities     167,231     80,008  
Net Assets   $ 163,892,009   $ 46,500,349  
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:              
Paid in capital   $ 251,270,046   $ 43,269,259  
Accumulated net investment loss     (7,140,592 )   (1,045,635 )
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency     (78,352,044 )   (9,065,162 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:              
Investments and foreign currency     (1,885,401 )   13,341,887  
Net Assets   $ 163,892,009   $ 46,500,349  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE - NO LOAD CLASS:              
Net Assets   $ 119,170,872   $ 34,345,339  
Shares outstanding     2,819,803     1,743,169  
Net asset value per share (offering price and redemption price)   $ 42.26   $ 19.70  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE - ADVISOR CLASS A:              
Net Assets   $ 12,278,650   $ 4,550,171  
Shares outstanding     298,572     233,641  
Net asset value per share (redemption price)   $ 41.12   $ 19.48  
Offering price per share ($41.12 divided by .9425 and $19.48 divided by .9425)   $ 43.63   $ 20.67  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE - ADVISOR CLASS C:              
Net Assets   $ 7,960,973   $ 4,926,576  
Shares outstanding     201,341     261,749  
Net asset value per share (offering price and redemption price)   $ 39.54   $ 18.82  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS:              
Net Assets   $ 24,481,514   $ 2,678,263  
Shares outstanding     570,740     134,330  
Net asset value per share (offering price and redemption price)   $ 42.89   $ 19.94  

 

     
* 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, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

               
      The Alternative     The Multi-  
      Income     Disciplinary  
      Fund     Income Fund  
ASSETS:              
Investments in the Master Portfolio, at value*   $ 28,369,128   $ 56,274,149  
Receivable from Adviser     17,959     22,101  
Receivable for Master Portfolio interest sold     37,376      
Receivable for Fund shares sold     22,610     158,686  
Prepaid expenses and other assets     44,919     33,299  
Total Assets     28,491,992     56,488,235  
LIABILITIES:              
Payable for Master Portfolio interest purchased         148,937  
Payable to Directors     782     1,895  
Payable to Chief Compliance Officer     43     180  
Payable for Fund shares repurchased     59,986     9,749  
Payable for shareholder servicing fees     2,887     5,969  
Payable for distribution fees     2,155     7,605  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities     17,395     28,099  
Total Liabilities     83,248     202,434  
Net Assets   $ 28,408,744   $ 56,285,801  
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:              
Paid in capital   $ 33,212,339   $ 58,159,486  
Accumulated net investment income     6,101     54,576  
Accumulated net realized loss on investments, foreign currency and written option contracts     (4,811,819 )   (906,298 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:              
Investments and foreign currency     (9,967 )   (1,021,963 )
Written option contracts     12,090      
Net Assets   $ 28,408,744   $ 56,285,801  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE - NO LOAD CLASS:              
Net Assets   $ 5,368,815   $ 7,791,725  
Shares outstanding     55,568     703,153  
Net asset value per share (offering price and redemption price)   $ 96.62   $ 11.08  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE - ADVISOR CLASS A:              
Net Assets   $ 3,197,724   $ 6,002,490  
Shares outstanding     33,466     544,315  
Net asset value per share (redemption price)   $ 95.55   $ 11.03  
Offering price per share ($95.55 divided by .9425 and $11.03 divided by .9425)   $ 101.38   $ 11.70  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE - ADVISOR CLASS C:              
Net Assets   $ 1,626,497   $ 8,103,654  
Shares outstanding     17,647     742,323  
Net asset value per share (offering price and redemption price)   $ 92.17   $ 10.92  
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS:              
Net Assets   $ 18,215,708   $ 34,387,932  
Shares outstanding     185,855     3,097,325  
Net asset value per share (offering price and redemption price)   $ 98.01   $ 11.10  

 

     
* 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, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

               
      The Internet     The Global  
      Fund     Fund  
INVESTMENT LOSS ALLOCATED FROM MASTER PORTFOLIOS:              
Dividends†   $ 37,742   $ 19,927  
Interest     137,666     10,743  
Income from securities lending     49,663     4,236  
Expenses allocated from Master Portfolio     (784,743 )   (64,542 )
Net investment loss from Master Portfolio     (559,672 )   (29,636 )
EXPENSES:              
Distribution fees — Advisor Class A     2,609     530  
Distribution fees — Advisor Class C     2,901     7,985  
Shareholder servicing fees — Advisor Class A     2,609     530  
Shareholder servicing fees — Advisor Class C     967     2,662  
Shareholder servicing fees — No Load Class     139,877     6,865  
Transfer agent fees and expenses     55,738     8,971  
Reports to shareholders     9,797     1,545  
Administration fees     23,858     2,551  
Professional fees     9,117     4,454  
Directors’ fees     5,346     382  
Chief Compliance Officer fees     1,105     81  
Registration fees     25,042     22,606  
Fund accounting fees     2,842     199  
Other expenses     2,545     156  
Total expenses     284,353     59,517  
Less, expense reimbursement         (59,629 )
Net expenses     284,353     (112 )
Net investment loss     (844,025 )   (29,524 )
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS ALLOCATED FROM MASTER PORTFOLIOS:              
Net realized gain on:              
Investments and foreign currency     4,291,328     40,968  
Net change in unrealized appreciation of:              
Investments and foreign currency     11,086,073     660,193  
Net gain on investments     15,377,401     701,161  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   $ 14,533,376   $ 671,637  
† Net of foreign taxes withheld of:   $   $ 2,600  

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, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

               
      The Paradigm     The Medical  
      Fund     Fund  
INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) ALLOCATED FROM MASTER PORTFOLIOS:              
Dividends†   $ 2,074,717   $ 295,788  
Interest     274,493     568  
Income from securities lending     106,936     4,274  
Expenses allocated from Master Portfolio     (5,154,973 )   (147,186 )
Net investment income (loss) from Master Portfolio     (2,698,827 )   153,444  
EXPENSES:              
Distribution fees — Advisor Class A     128,535     4,355  
Distribution fees — Advisor Class C     416,905     1,452  
Shareholder servicing fees — Advisor Class A     128,535     4,355  
Shareholder servicing fees — Advisor Class C     138,968     484  
Shareholder servicing fees — No Load Class     392,345     20,955  
Shareholder servicing fees — Institutional Class     227,198      
Transfer agent fees and expenses     114,051     11,664  
Reports to shareholders     46,267     2,085  
Administration fees     162,380     4,301  
Professional fees     39,100     4,982  
Directors’ fees     37,219     949  
Chief Compliance Officer fees     8,074     197  
Registration fees     37,351     22,476  
Fund accounting fees     20,621     511  
Other expenses     17,239     513  
Total expenses     1,914,788     79,279  
Less, expense waiver for Institutional Class shareholder servicing fees     (170,399 )    
Less, expense reimbursement     (389,490 )   (77,241 )
Net expenses     1,354,899     2,038  
Net investment income (loss)     (4,053,726 )   151,406  
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS  ALLOCATED FROM MASTER PORTFOLIOS:              
Net realized gain on:              
Investments and foreign currency     21,916,004     1,481,731  
Net change in unrealized appreciation of:              
Investments and foreign currency     30,015,407     173,029  
Net gain on investments     51,931,411     1,654,760  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   $ 47,877,685   $ 1,806,166  
† Net of foreign taxes withheld of:   $ 68,151   $ 15,625  

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, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

      The Small Cap     The Market  
      Opportunities     Opportunities  
      Fund     Fund  
INVESTMENT LOSS ALLOCATED FROM MASTER PORTFOLIOS:              
Dividends†   $ 758,787   $ 147,890  
Interest     34,398     31,283  
Income from securities lending     93,526     16,277  
Expenses allocated from Master Portfolio     (1,273,144 )   (307,978 )
Net investment loss from Master Portfolio     (386,433 )   (112,528 )
EXPENSES:              
Distribution fees — Advisor Class A     16,587     5,471  
Distribution fees — Advisor Class C     30,495     17,394  
Shareholder servicing fees — Advisor Class A     16,587     5,471  
Shareholder servicing fees — Advisor Class C     10,165     5,798  
Shareholder servicing fees — No Load Class     154,304     40,215  
Shareholder servicing fees — Institutional Class     39,940     2,754  
Transfer agent fees and expenses     29,400     14,125  
Reports to shareholders     13,984     3,486  
Administration fees     39,447     10,025  
Professional fees     12,597     6,070  
Directors’ fees     9,044     2,088  
Chief Compliance Officer fees     1,957     443  
Registration fees     29,874     29,438  
Fund accounting fees     4,972     1,112  
Other expenses     4,379     920  
Total expenses     413,732     144,810  
Less, expense waiver for Institutional Class shareholder servicing fees     (29,956 )   (2,066 )
Less, expense reimbursement     (134,541 )   (70,288 )
Net expenses     249,235     72,456  
Net investment loss     (635,668 )   (184,984 )
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS ALLOCATED FROM MASTER PORTFOLIOS:              
Net realized gain (loss) on:              
Investments and foreign currency     14,400,300     (301,224 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:              
Investments and foreign currency     (7,571,814 )   3,914,476  
Net gain on investments     6,828,486     3,613,252  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   $ 6,192,818   $ 3,428,268  
† Net of foreign taxes withheld of:   $ 37,765   $ 10,658  

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, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

               
          The Multi-  
      The Alternative     Disciplinary  
      Income     Income  
      Fund     Fund  
INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) ALLOCATED FROM MASTER PORTFOLIOS:              
Dividends   $ 42,219   $ 228,109  
Interest     76,634     1,564,477  
Income from securities lending         33,664  
Expenses allocated from Master Portfolio     (149,723 )   (531,149 )
Net investment income (loss) from Master Portfolio     (30,870 )   1,295,101  
EXPENSES:              
Distribution fees — Advisor Class A     3,761     8,311  
Distribution fees — Advisor Class C     6,058     30,274  
Shareholder servicing fees — Advisor Class A     3,761     8,311  
Shareholder servicing fees — Advisor Class C     2,019     10,091  
Shareholder servicing fees — No Load Class     7,196     8,903  
Shareholder servicing fees — Institutional Class     17,900     54,130  
Transfer agent fees and expenses     12,648     17,947  
Reports to shareholders     2,968     8,726  
Administration fees     6,864     17,593  
Professional fees     5,357     7,788  
Directors’ fees     1,332     3,907  
Chief Compliance Officer fees     282     883  
Registration fees     25,770     31,507  
Fund accounting fees     702     2,204  
Other expenses     625     2,082  
Total expenses     97,243     212,657  
Less, expense waiver for Institutional Class shareholder servicing fees     (13,425 )   (40,597 )
Less, expense reimbursement     (107,288 )   (152,752 )
Net expenses     (23,470 )   19,308  
Net investment income (loss)     (7,400 )   1,275,793  
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS ALLOCATED FROM MASTER PORTFOLIOS:              
Net realized gain on:              
Investments and foreign currency     3,354     464,366  
Written option contracts expired or closed     557,911     4,585  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:              
Investments and foreign currency     24,712     659,489  
Written option contracts
    (203,526 )   (4,535 )
Net gain on investments     382,451     1,123,905  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   $ 375,051   $ 2,399,698  

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        
      Period     For the     Period     For the  
      Ended     Year Ended     Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     June 30, 2017     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)     2016     (Unaudited)     2016  
OPERATIONS:                          
Net investment loss   $ (844,025 ) $ (1,955,770 ) $ (29,524 ) $ (25,970 )
Net realized gain on sale of investments and foreign currency     4,291,328     13,022,035     40,968     111,804  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency     11,086,073     (8,519,074 )   660,193     854,717  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     14,533,376     2,547,191     671,637     940,551  
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — NO LOAD CLASS:                          
Net realized gains         (8,879,758 )       (21,202 )
Total distributions         (8,879,758 )       (21,202 )
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — ADVISOR CLASS A:                          
Net realized gains         (169,077 )       (1,243 )
Total distributions         (169,077 )       (1,243 )
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — ADVISOR CLASS C:                          
Net realized gains         (63,603 )       (8,029 )
Total distributions         (63,603 )       (8,029 )
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — NO LOAD CLASS:                          
Proceeds from shares sold     1,632,152     1,046,833     816,367     484,783  
Redemption fees     534     94     40     26  
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends         8,711,883         20,774  
Cost of shares redeemed     (7,375,071 )   (15,786,204 )   (908,976 )   (584,869 )
Net decrease in net assets resulting from capital share transactions     (5,742,385 )   (6,027,394 )   (92,569 )   (79,286 )
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — ADVISOR CLASS A:                          
Proceeds from shares sold     263,322     368,808     232,847     15,934  
Redemption fees                 20  
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends         132,819         910  
Cost of shares redeemed     (293,429 )   (1,422,733 )   (83,726 )   (123,596 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions     (30,107 )   (921,106 )   149,121     (106,732 )

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         
      Period     For the     Period     For the  
      Ended     Year Ended     Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     June 30, 2017     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)     2016     (Unaudited)     2016  
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — ADVISOR CLASS C:                          
Proceeds from shares sold   $ 83,299   $ 177,434   $ 622,258   $ 181,562  
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends         60,833         7,727  
Cost of shares redeemed     (26,676 )   (325,978 )   (94,336 )   (103,278 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions     56,623     (87,711 )   527,922     86,011  
                           
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:     8,817,507     (13,601,458 )   1,256,111     810,070  
NET ASSETS:                          
Beginning of period     112,556,534     126,157,992     7,545,447     6,735,377  
End of period*   $ 121,374,041   $ 112,556,534   $ 8,801,558   $ 7,545,447  
* Including undistributed net investment loss of:   $ (1,074,557 ) $ (230,532 ) $ (44,283 ) $ (14,759 )
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — NO LOAD CLASS:                          
Shares sold     36,886     25,912     147,967     99,946  
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions         221,507         3,972  
Shares redeemed     (177,788 )   (387,166 )   (166,120 )   (121,826 )
Net decrease in shares outstanding     (140,902 )   (139,747 )   (18,153 )   (17,908 )
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — ADVISOR CLASS A:                          
Shares sold     6,723     9,415     43,700     3,331  
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions         3,535         175  
Shares redeemed     (7,199 )   (36,091 )   (15,825 )   (26,471 )
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     (476 )   (23,141 )   27,875     (22,965 )
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — ADVISOR CLASS C:                          
Shares sold     2,312     4,936     118,739     39,782  
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions         1,762         1,548  
Shares redeemed     (739 )   (9,057 )   (18,587 )   (22,287 )
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     1,573     (2,359 )   100,152     19,043  

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        
      Period     For the     Period     For the  
      Ended     Year Ended     Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     June 30, 2017     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)     2016     (Unaudited)     2016  
OPERATIONS:                          
Net investment income (loss)   $ (4,053,726 ) $ (8,912,000 ) $ 151,406   $ 151,178  
Net realized gain on sale of investments and foreign currency     21,916,004     77,793,743     1,481,731     1,820,994  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency     30,015,407     64,985,193     173,029     (4,341,168 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     47,877,685     133,866,936     1,806,166     (2,368,996 )
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — NO LOAD CLASS:                          
Net investment income                 (137,517 )
Net realized gains                 (830,858 )
Total distributions                 (968,375 )
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — ADVISOR CLASS A:                          
Net investment income                 (13,525 )
Net realized gains                 (182,376 )
Total distributions                 (195,901 )
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — ADVISOR CLASS C:                          
Net realized gains                 (21,406 )
Total distributions                 (21,406 )
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — NO LOAD CLASS:                          
Proceeds from shares sold     20,319,282     71,124,008     310,781     734,660  
Redemption fees     4,171     5,502     416     68  
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends                 954,798  
Cost of shares redeemed     (86,087,746 )   (77,240,016 )   (2,297,321 )   (3,621,222 )
Net decrease in net assets resulting from capital share transactions     (65,764,293 )   (6,110,506 )   (1,986,124 )   (1,931,696 )
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — ADVISOR CLASS A:                          
Proceeds from shares sold     4,621,423     7,383,372     68,467     451,900  
Redemption fees     131     267     2     60  
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends                 180,459  
Cost of shares redeemed     (14,341,652 )   (49,899,412 )   (620,338 )   (2,471,535 )
Net decrease in net assets resulting from capital share transactions     (9,720,098 )   (42,515,773 )   (551,869 )   (1,839,116 )

 

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        
      Period     For the     Period     For the  
      Ended     Year Ended     Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     June 30, 2017     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)     2016     (Unaudited)     2016  
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — ADVISOR CLASS C:                          
Proceeds from shares sold   $ 1,953,213   $ 4,653,364   $   $ 6,374  
Redemption fees     19     861          
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends                 14,965  
Cost of shares redeemed     (12,521,379 )   (26,116,371 )   (100,391 )   (132,593 )
Net decrease in net assets resulting from capital share transactions     (10,568,147 )   (21,462,146 )   (100,391 )   (111,254 )
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS:                          
Proceeds from shares sold     30,666,211     57,494,542     N/A     N/A  
Redemption fees     776     4,908     N/A     N/A  
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends             N/A     N/A  
Cost of shares redeemed     (140,481,254 )   (135,527,003 )   N/A     N/A  
Net decrease in net assets resulting from capital share transactions     (109,814,267 )   (78,027,553 )   N/A     N/A  
TOTAL DECREASE IN NET ASSETS:     (147,989,120 )   (14,249,042 )   (832,218 )   (7,436,744 )
NET ASSETS:                          
Beginning of period     823,610,668     837,859,710     21,669,079     29,105,823  
End of period*   $ 675,621,548   $ 823,610,668   $ 20,836,861   $ 21,669,079  
* Including undistributed net investment income (loss) of:   $ (11,347,378 ) $ (7,293,652 ) $ 173,568   $ 22,162  
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING —NO LOAD CLASS:                          
Shares sold     520,946     2,015,977     11,157     26,060  
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions                 35,868  
Shares redeemed     (2,235,863 )   (2,413,372 )   (83,889 )   (129,197 )
Net decrease in shares outstanding     (1,714,917 )   (397,395 )   (72,732 )   (67,269 )

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        
      Period     For the     Period     For the  
      Ended     Year Ended     Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     June 30, 2017     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)     2016     (Unaudited)     2016  
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — ADVISOR CLASS A:                          
Shares sold     122,247     223,808     2,517     16,960  
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions                 7,019  
Shares redeemed     (378,339 )   (1,639,715 )   (23,255 )   (91,635 )
Net decrease in shares outstanding     (256,092 )   (1,415,907 )   (20,738 )   (67,656 )
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — ADVISOR CLASS C:                          
Shares sold     54,762     156,056         255  
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions                 599  
Shares redeemed     (347,957 )   (857,941 )   (3,807 )   (5,051 )
Net decrease in shares outstanding     (293,195 )   (701,885 )   (3,807 )   (4,197 )
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS:                          
Shares sold     786,679     1,715,989     N/A     N/A  
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions             N/A     N/A  
Shares redeemed     (3,624,769 )   (4,199,430 )   N/A     N/A  
Net decrease in shares outstanding     (2,838,090 )   (2,483,441 )   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 Market  
    The Small Cap   Opportunities  
    Opportunities Fund   Fund  
      For the           For the        
      Period     For the     Period     For the  
      Ended     Year Ended     Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     June 30, 2017     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)     2016     (Unaudited)     2016  
OPERATIONS:                          
Net investment loss   $ (635,668 ) $ (2,055,836 ) $ (184,984 ) $ (422,185 )
Net realized gain (loss) on sale of investments and foreign currency     14,400,300     3,396,417     (301,224 )   2,288,261  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency     (7,571,814 )   41,387,172     3,914,476     5,650,095  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     6,192,818     42,727,753     3,428,268     7,516,171  
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — NO LOAD CLASS:                          
Proceeds from shares sold     2,575,000     6,517,422     402,589     621,393  
Redemption fees     1,022     3,423         80  
Cost of shares redeemed     (20,660,751 )   (46,268,511 )   (755,741 )   (5,340,260 )
Net decrease in net assets resulting from capital share transactions     (18,084,729 )   (39,747,666 )   (353,152 )   (4,718,787 )
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — ADVISOR CLASS A:                          
Proceeds from shares sold     346,430     1,044,917     466,702     518,836  
Redemption fees     11     126          
Cost of shares redeemed     (2,259,804 )   (4,883,859 )   (781,988 )   (1,215,323 )
Net decrease in net assets resulting from capital share transactions     (1,913,363 )   (3,838,816 )   (315,286 )   (696,487 )
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — ADVISOR CLASS C:                          
Proceeds from shares sold     164,145     425,153     357,633     69,290  
Redemption fees         99          
Cost of shares redeemed     (911,849 )   (2,510,620 )   (205,472 )   (470,568 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions     (747,704 )   (2,085,368 )   152,161     (401,278 )

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   The Market  
    Opportunities Fund   Opportunities Fund  
      For the         For the         
      Period     For the     Period     For the  
      Ended     Year Ended     Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     June 30, 2017     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)     2016     (Unaudited)     2016  
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS:                          
Proceeds from shares sold   $ 6,705,700   $ 18,338,379   $ 842,565   $ 851,210  
Redemption fees     205     68     13      
Cost of shares redeemed     (33,340,415 )   (30,302,253 )   (822,675 )   (1,148,652 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions     (26,634,510 )   (11,963,806 )   19,903     (297,442 )
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:     (41,187,488 )   (14,907,903 )   2,931,894     1,402,177  
NET ASSETS:                          
Beginning of period     205,079,497     219,987,400     43,568,455     42,166,278  
End of period*   $ 163,892,009   $ 205,079,497   $ 46,500,349   $ 43,568,455  
* Including undistributed net investment loss of:   $ (7,140,592 ) $ (6,504,924 ) $ (1,045,635 ) $ (860,651 )
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — NO LOAD CLASS:                          
Shares sold     62,534     174,596     21,612     36,332  
Shares redeemed     (505,162 )   (1,355,350 )   (40,720 )   (334,070 )
Net decrease in shares outstanding     (442,628 )   (1,180,754 )   (19,108 )   (297,738 )
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — ADVISOR CLASS A:                          
Shares sold     8,679     29,681     24,530     30,539  
Shares redeemed     (56,321 )   (149,461 )   (41,968 )   (78,792 )
Net decrease in shares outstanding     (47,642 )   (119,780 )   (17,438 )   (48,253 )

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   The Market  
    Opportunities Fund   Opportunities Fund  
      For the         For the        
      Period     For the     Period     For the  
      Ended     Year Ended     Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     June 30, 2017     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)     2016     (Unaudited)     2016  
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — ADVISOR CLASS C:                          
Shares sold     4,239     12,743     20,195     4,450  
Shares redeemed     (23,926 )   (77,943 )   (11,342 )   (30,070 )
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     (19,687 )   (65,200 )   8,853     (25,620 )
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS:                          
Shares sold     161,732     517,218     45,001     48,793  
Shares redeemed     (818,255 )   (841,757 )   (42,088 )   (71,360 )
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     (656,523 )   (324,539 )   2,913     (22,567 )

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   The Multi-  
   

Income Fund

  Disciplinary Income Fund  
      For the         For the         
      Period     For the     Period     For the  
      Ended     Year Ended     Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     June 30, 2017     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)     2016     (Unaudited)     2016  
OPERATIONS:                          
Net investment income (loss)   $ (7,400 ) $ 15,560   $ 1,275,793   $ 3,633,694  
Net realized gain (loss) on sale of investments, foreign currency and written options and distributions received from other investment companies     561,265     973,351     468,951     (921,851 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, foreign currency and written options     (178,814 )   75,838     654,954     5,847,445  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     375,051     1,064,749     2,399,698     8,559,288  
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — NO LOAD CLASS:                          
Net investment income             (164,061 )   (243,392 )
Total distributions             (164,061 )   (243,392 )
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — ADVISOR CLASS A:                          
Net investment income             (140,641 )   (244,116 )
Total distributions             (140,641 )   (244,116 )
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — ADVISOR CLASS C:                          
Net investment income             (156,241 )   (270,362 )
Total distributions             (156,241 )   (270,362 )
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS:                          
Net investment income         (20,871 )   (798,180 )   (2,878,143 )
Total distributions         (20,871 )   (798,180 )   (2,878,143 )
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — NO LOAD CLASS:                          
Proceeds from shares sold     2,102,435     3,521,065     3,087,398     3,282,631  
Redemption fees     819     83     52      
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends             154,405     217,222  
Cost of shares redeemed     (2,472,979 )   (2,617,868 )   (2,346,747 )   (3,147,154 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions     (369,725 )   903,280     895,108     352,699  

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-  
    Income Fund   Disciplinary Income Fund  
      For the           For the        
      Period     For the     Period     For the  
      Ended     Year Ended     Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     June 30, 2017     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)     2016     (Unaudited)     2016  
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — ADVISOR CLASS A:                          
Proceeds from shares sold   $ 975,274   $ 2,413,212   $ 953,780   $ 1,787,413  
Redemption fees         121          
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends             111,931     196,656  
Cost of shares redeemed     (269,539 )   (1,610,735 )   (2,082,319 )   (4,202,005 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions     705,735     802,598     (1,016,608 )   (2,217,936 )
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — ADVISOR CLASS C:                          
Proceeds from shares sold     165,000     557,339     1,007,226     337,454  
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends             147,937     259,640  
Cost of shares redeemed     (193,297 )   (325,872 )   (934,566 )   (2,571,306 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions     (28,297 )   231,467     220,597     (1,974,212 )
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS:                          
Proceeds from shares sold     3,050,527     5,245,676     8,757,393     24,968,968  
Redemption fees     277     844         101  
Proceeds from shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends         20,587     795,021     2,872,502  
Cost of shares redeemed     (3,251,670 )   (8,066,853 )   (54,124,479 )   (19,634,005 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions     (200,866 )   (2,799,746 )   (44,572,065 )   8,207,566  
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:     481,898     181,477     (43,332,393 )   9,291,392  
NET ASSETS:                          
Beginning of period     27,926,846     27,745,369     99,618,194     90,326,802  
End of period*   $ 28,408,744   $ 27,926,846   $ 56,285,801   $ 99,618,194  
* Including undistributed net investment income of:   $ 6,101   $ 13,501   $ 54,576   $ 37,906  

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-  
    Income Fund   Disciplinary Income Fund  
      For the           For the        
      Period     For the     Period     For the  
      Ended     Year Ended     Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     June 30, 2017     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)   2016     (Unaudited)   2016  
                           
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — NO LOAD CLASS:                          
Shares sold     21,910     37,588     278,929     300,961  
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions             14,057     20,220  
Shares redeemed     (25,731 )   (28,043 )   (211,653 )   (291,199 )
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     (3,821 )   9,545     81,333     29,982  
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — ADVISOR CLASS A:                          
Shares sold     10,273     26,098     86,900     164,532  
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions             10,244     18,414  
Shares redeemed     (2,836 )   (17,258 )   (189,323 )   (398,656 )
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     7,437     8,840     (92,179 )   (215,710 )
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — ADVISOR CLASS C:                          
Shares sold     1,795     6,247     92,435     31,674  
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions             13,675     24,563  
Shares redeemed     (2,104 )   (3,618 )   (85,637 )   (244,973 )
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     (309 )   2,629     20,473     (188,736 )
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS:                          
Shares sold     31,274     55,022     790,125     2,287,520  
Shares issued in reinvestments of dividends and distributions         213     72,226     266,595  
Shares redeemed     (33,355 )   (85,460 )   (4,884,919 )   (1,838,511 )
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     (2,081 )   (30,225 )   (4,022,568 )   715,604  

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

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Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2017 (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, 2017, is as follows:

 

  Interest in
  Master Portfolio
The Internet Fund 99.982%  
The Global Fund 99.912%  
The Paradigm Fund 98.116%  
The Medical Fund 99.833%  
The Small Cap Opportunities Fund 99.972%  
The Market Opportunities Fund 99.960%  
The Alternative Income Fund 99.564%  
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund 99.688%  

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, 2017, 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, 2017, 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, 2017, 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, 2017, 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

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charge. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive the portion of the Institutional Class shareholder servicing fee in excess of 0.05%.

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, including exchange-traded funds, 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. Futures, options on futures and

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swap contracts that are listed or traded on a national securities exchange, commodities exchange, contract market or over-the-counter markets and are freely transferable will be 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 a composite option price is not available, then a quote provided by one of the authorized pricing vendors will be used. If neither a composite price or quote from an authorized pricing provider is available, and it is the day of expiration or post-expiration, expiring options will be priced at intrinsic value. Non-exchange-traded options for which over-the-counter quotations are not readily available are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked quotations. Debt obligations (including convertible securities) that are either investment grade or below investment grade and irrespective of days to maturity 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. Certain instruments, such as repurchase agreements and demand notes, do not have values from third parties and are valued at amortized cost. Investments in registered open-end investment companies (including money market funds), other than exchange-traded funds are valued at their reported net asset value (“NAV”).

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

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traded on other foreign markets. At June 30, 2017, 0.08% and 0.00% of the net assets of The Internet Portfolio and The Paradigm Portfolio, respectively, were fair valued securities. The other Master Portfolios did not hold any fair valued securities at June 30, 2017.

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 Portfolios 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 unencumbered, liquid securities. This collateral is required to be adjusted daily to reflect the exercise price of the purchase obligation for

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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 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. The 144A securities have been deemed to be liquid by the Master Portfolios Advisor under the supervision of the Board of Trustees. At June 30, 2017, the following Master Portfolios held securities restricted to institutional investors (144A securities):

 

            Percentage of  
      Market Value     Net Assets  
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio   $ 13,428,015     23.79 %

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

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which the Master Portfolio has valued the investment. At June 30, 2017, the following Master Portfolios held illiquid securities:

 

              Percentage of  
      Market Value     Net Assets  
The Internet Portfolio   $ 92,740     0.08 %
The Paradigm Portfolio     *   0.00 %
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio     189,000     0.33 %

 

     
* Amount is less than $0.50

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.

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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 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

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returns. As of June 30, 2017, open tax years include the tax years ended December 31, 2013, through 2016. The Feeder 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 accretion of discounts on the effective 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 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 agreed to waive a portion of its advisory fee and/or reimburse certain operating expenses as deemed appropriate through at least May 1, 2018. The Adviser may discontinue the waiver/reimbursement at any time after

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May 1, 2018; these waivers/reimbursements are not subject to recapture. Below are operating expense limitations by Feeder Fund and share class:

 

      The Internet   The Global
      Fund   Fund
No Load Class     1.89 %   1.39 %
Class A     2.14 %   1.64 %
Class C     2.64 %   2.14 %

 

      The Paradigm   The Medical
      Fund   Fund
No Load Class     1.64 %   1.39 %
Class A     1.89 %   1.64 %
Class C     2.39 %   2.14 %
Institutional Class     1.44 %   NA  

 

      The Small Cap   The Market
      Opportunities   Opportunities
      Fund   Fund
No Load Class     1.64 %   1.64 %
Class A     1.89 %   1.89 %
Class C     2.39 %   2.39 %
Institutional Class     1.44 %   1.44 %

 

      The Alternative   The Multi-
      Income   Disciplinary
      Fund   Income Fund
No Load Class     0.95 %   1.49 %
Class A     1.20 %   1.74 %
Class C     1.70 %   2.24 %
Institutional Class     0.75 %   1.29 %

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2017, 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     The Global  
      Fund     Fund  
Annual Advisory Rate     1.25%   1.25%
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser through              
voluntary waiver   $   $ 59,629  

 

 

      The Paradigm     The Medical  
      Fund     Fund  
Annual Advisory Rate     1.25%   1.25%
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser through voluntary waiver   $ 389,490   $ 77,241  
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser through institutional class shareholder servicing fee waiver   $ 170,399        N/A  

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      The Small Cap     The Market  
      Opportunities     Opportunities  
      Fund     Fund  
Annual Advisory Rate     1.25%   1.25%
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser through voluntary waiver   $ 134,541   $ 70,288  
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser through institutional class shareholder servicing fee waiver   $ 29,956   $ 2,066  
                   

 

      The Alternative     The Multi-  
      Income     Disciplinary  
      Fund     Income Fund  
Annual Advisory Rate     0.90%   1.25%
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser through voluntary waiver   $ 107,288   $ 152,752  
Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser through institutional class shareholder   $ 13,425   $ 40,597  
                   

The Adviser receives the shareholder servicing fees 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, 2018. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2017, 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.

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June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

      Shareholder Servicing  
    Expenses for  
      the period ended  
      June 30, 2017  
The Internet Fund   $ 143,453  
The Global Fund     10,057  
The Paradigm Fund     887,046  
The Medical Fund     25,794  
The Small Cap Opportunities Fund     220,996  
The Market Opportunities Fund     54,238  
The Alternative Income Fund     30,876  
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund     81,435  

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-month period ended June 30, 2017, 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 (each a “12b-1 Plan”). One 12b-1 Plan is for Advisor Class A shares, while the other 12b-1 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-month period ended June 30, 2017, 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 12b-1 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 the period  
      ended June 30, 2017  
      Advisor Class A     Advisor Class C  
The Internet Fund   $ 2,609   $ 2,901  
The Global Fund     530     7,985  
The Paradigm Fund     128,535     416,905  
The Medical Fund     4,355     1,452  
The Small Cap Opportunities Fund     16,587     30,495  
The Market Opportunities Fund     5,471     17,394  
The Alternative Income Fund     3,761     6,058  
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund     8,311     30,274  

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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2017 (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  
      the period  
      ended  
      June 30, 2017  
The Internet Fund   $ 283  
The Global Fund     292  
The Paradigm Fund     9,433  
The Medical Fund     256  
The Small Cap Opportunities Fund     729  
The Market Opportunities Fund     425  
The Alternative Income Fund     240  
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund     1,029  

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, 2016, 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   $ 1,555,397   $ (908,996 ) $ (646,401 )
The Global Fund     (9,441 )   (1,573 )   11,014  
The Paradigm Fund     8,474,526     642,233     (9,116,759 )
The Medical Fund     15     (219,758 )   219,743  
The Small Cap Opportunities Fund     (368,727 )   1,467,202     (1,098,475 )
The Market Opportunities Fund     148,960     5,760,607     (5,909,567 )
The Alternative Income Fund              
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund     123     (123 )    

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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

5. Income Taxes

At December 31, 2016, the components of accumulated earnings (losses) on a tax basis were as follows:

 

      Internet     Global     Paradigm     Medical  
Net Unrealized Appreciation   $ 37,973,570   $ 1,045,546   $ 256,738,996   $ 6,098,201  
Undistributed Ordinary Income         17,088         25,066  
Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains     6,573,853             599,153  
Total Distributable Earnings   $ 6,573,853   $ 17,088   $   $ 624,219  
Other Accumulated Loss     (437,435 )   (1,088 )   (540,604,523 )   (35,461 )
Total Accumulated Gain (Loss)   $ 44,109,988   $ 1,061,546   $ (283,865,527 ) $ 6,686,959  

 

      Small Cap     Market     Alternative     Multi-
Disciplinary
 
      Opportunities     Opportunities     Income     Income  
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)   $ 1,292,420   $ 8,923,941   $ 180,935   $ (1,010,154 )
Undistributed Ordinary Income             13,786     77,449  
Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains                  
Total Distributable Earnings   $   $   $ 13,786   $ 77,449  
Other Accumulated Loss     (94,863,275 )   (9,121,119 )   (5,373,367 )   (2,081,555 )
Total Accumulated Loss   $ (93,570,855 ) $ (197,178 ) $ (5,178,646 ) $ (3,014,260 )

At December 31, 2016, the Feeder Funds had accumulated net realized capital loss carryforwards expiring in the following years:

 

      2018     2017     Total  
The Internet Fund   $   $   $  
The Global Fund              
The Paradigm Fund     (115,786,082 )   (422,440,169 )   (538,226,251 )
The Medical Fund              
The Small Cap Opportunities Fund     (8,224,702 )   (82,550,372 )   (90,775,074 )
The Market Opportunities Fund     (2,108,533 )   (6,623,055 )   (8,731,588 )
The Alternative Income Fund     (2,203,647 )   (3,175,804 )   (5,379,451 )
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund              

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.

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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

At December 31, 2016, the Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund had $37,407 in short-term capital loss carryforwards without expiration and $2,020,967 in long-term capital loss carryforwards without expiration.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, the following Feeder Funds utilized capital loss carryforwards:

 

      Capital Loss  
      Carryforward  
The Internet Fund   $  
The Global Fund     27,489  
The Paradigm Fund     68,024,114  
The Medical Fund      
The Small Cap Opportunities Fund     3,401,434  
The Market Opportunities Fund     2,274,754  
The Alternative Income Fund     948,174  
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund      

At December 31, 2016, the following Feeder Funds deferred, on a tax basis, post-October losses:

 

      Late Year     Post-October  
      Ordinary     Capital Loss  
      Loss Deferral     Deferral  
The Internet Fund   $ (221 ) $  
The Global Fund          
The Paradigm Fund     (1,659,349 )    
The Medical Fund          
The Small Cap Opportunities Fund     (3,290,280 )    
The Market Opportunities Fund     (201,031 )    
The Alternative Income Fund          
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund          

The tax components of dividends paid during the six-month period ended June 30, 2017, and the year ended December 31, 2016, are:

 

      The Internet Fund     The Global Fund  
      Ordinary     Long-Term     Ordinary     Long-Term  
      Income     Capital Gains     Income     Capital Gains  
      Distribution     Distribution     Distribution     Distribution  
2017   $   $   $   $  
2016   $   $ 9,112,438   $   $ 30,474  

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June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

      The Paradigm Fund     The Medical Fund  
      Ordinary     Long-Term     Ordinary     Long-Term  
      Income     Capital Gains     Income     Capital Gains  
      Distribution     Distribution     Distribution     Distribution  
2017   $   $   $   $  
2016   $   $   $ 155,355   $ 1,030,327  

 

      The Small Cap
Opportunities Fund
    The Market
Opportunities Fund
 
      Ordinary     Long-Term     Ordinary     Long-Term  
      Income     Capital Gains     Income     Capital Gains  
      Distribution     Distribution     Distribution     Distribution  
2017   $   $   $   $  
2016   $   $   $   $  

 

      The Alternative
Income Fund
    The Multi-Disciplinary
Income Fund
 
      Ordinary     Long-Term     Ordinary     Long-Term  
      Income     Capital Gains     Income     Capital Gains  
      Distribution     Distribution     Distribution     Distribution  
2017   $   $   $ 1,259,123   $  
2016   $ 20,871   $   $ 3,636,014   $  

Each Feeder Fund designated as long-term capital gain dividend, pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 852(b)(3), the amount necessary to reduce the earnings and profits of the Feeder Fund related to net capital gain to zero for the tax year ended December 31, 2016.

 

6. Tax Information

 

The Global and Medical Funds designated 100% and 92%, respectively, of dividends declared after December 31, 2016, from net investment income as qualified dividend income under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003.

The Global, Medical, Alternative Income, and Multi-Disciplinary Income Funds designated 100%, 13%, 100% and 100%, respectively, as ordinary income distributions and 100% and 87%, respectively, for the Internet and Medical Funds as long-term capital gain distribution 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 Global and Medical Funds, the percentage of ordinary dividend income distributed for the year ended December 31, 2016, which was designated as qualifying for the dividends-received deduction, is 2%

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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

and 89%, respectively. The Global, Medical, Alternative Income and Multi-Disciplinary Income Funds designated 4%, less than 1%, 97% and 86%, respectively, of their ordinary income distributions for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, as interest-related dividends under Internal Revenue Code Section 871(k)(l)(C).

The Global and Medical Funds designated 100% and 3%, respectively, of their ordinary income distributions as short-term capital gain distributions under Internal Revenue Code Section 871(k)(2)(C).

 

7. Information about Proxy Voting

 

Information regarding how the Feeder Funds 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.

 

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.

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Financial Highlights

 

      The Internet Fund  
      No Load Class  
               For the                                
    Period      For the     For the     For the     For the     For the  
     Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
    June 30, 2017     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,   
     (Unaudited)   2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  
PER SHARE DATA:(1)                                      
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 39.33   $ 41.68   $ 56.08   $ 59.27   $ 43.18   $ 36.26  
Income from Investment Operations:                                      
Net investment loss(2)     (0.30 )   (0.68 )   (0.84 )   (0.77 )   (0.67 )   (0.15 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     5.56     1.76     (2.21 )   0.69     19.78     8.56  
Total from Investment Operations     5.26     1.08     (3.05 )   (0.08 )   19.11     8.41  
Redemption Fees     0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)   0.01     0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)
Less Distributions:                                      
From net realized gains         (3.43 )   (11.35 )   (3.12 )   (3.02 )   (1.49 )
Total Distributions         (3.43 )   (11.35 )   (3.12 )   (3.02 )   (1.49 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 44.59   $ 39.33   $ 41.68   $ 56.08   $ 59.27   $ 43.18  
Total return     13.37 %(4)   2.59 %   (5.42 )%   (0.16 )%   44.28 %   23.24 %
                                       
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                      
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 118,360   $ 109,930   $ 122,332   $ 151,200   $ 172,332   $ 155,036  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                      
Before expense reimbursement     1.85 %(5)   1.87 %   1.82 %   1.78 %   1.84 %   1.94 %
After expense reimbursement(6)     1.85 %(5)   1.87 %   1.82 %   1.78 %   1.84 %   1.89 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets     (1.46 )%(5)   (1.68 )%   (1.51 )%   (1.34 )%   (1.30 )%   (0.36 )%
Portfolio turnover rate(7)     0 %   2 %   1 %   1 %   8 %   9 %

 

     
(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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      The Internet Fund  
      Advisor Class A  
      For the                                
      Period     For the     For the     For the     For the     For the  
      Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)     2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  
PER SHARE DATA:(1)                                      
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 37.57   $ 40.07   $ 54.51   $ 57.84   $ 42.30   $ 35.63  
Income from Investment Operations:                                      
Net investment loss(2)     (0.34 )   (0.75 )   (0.95 )   (0.89 )   (0.81 )   (0.24 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     5.31     1.68     (2.14 )   0.68     19.36     8.40  
Total from Investment Operations     4.97     0.93     (3.09 )   (0.21 )   18.55     8.16  
Redemption Fees                 0.00 (3)   0.01      
Less Distributions:                                      
From net realized gains         (3.43 )   (11.35 )   (3.12 )   (3.02 )   (1.49 )
Total Distributions         (3.43 )   (11.35 )   (3.12 )   (3.02 )   (1.49 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 42.54   $ 37.57   $ 40.07   $ 54.51   $ 57.84   $ 42.30  
Total return(4)     13.23 %(5)   2.32 %   (5.65 )%   (0.41 )%   43.94 %   22.92 %
                                       
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                      
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 2,158   $ 1,923   $ 2,978   $ 5,143   $ 5,506   $ 1,379  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                      
Before expense reimbursement     2.10 %(6)   2.12 %   2.07 %   2.03 %   2.09 %   2.19 %
After expense reimbursement(7)     2.10 %(6)   2.12 %   2.07 %   2.03 %   2.09 %   2.14 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets     (1.71 )%(6)   (1.93 )%   (1.76 )%   (1.59 )%   (1.55 )%   (0.61 )%
Portfolio turnover rate(8)     0 %   2 %   1 %   1 %   8 %   9 %

 

     

(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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    The Internet Fund  
    Advisor Class C  
      For the                                
      Period     For the     For the     For the     For the     For the  
      Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)     2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  
PER SHARE DATA:(1)                                      
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 34.52   $ 37.27   $ 51.81   $ 55.38   $ 40.79   $ 34.58  
Income from Investment Operations:                                      
Net investment loss(2)     (0.40 )   (0.88 )   (1.15 )   (1.11 )   (1.03 )   (0.43 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     4.87     1.56     (2.04 )   0.64     18.64     8.13  
Total from Investment Operations     4.47     0.68     (3.19 )   (0.47 )   17.61     7.70  
Redemption Fees                 0.02          
Less Distributions:                                      
From net realized gains         (3.43 )   (11.35 )   (3.12 )   (3.02 )   (1.49 )
Total Distributions         (3.43 )   (11.35 )   (3.12 )   (3.02 )   (1.49 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 38.99   $ 34.52   $ 37.27   $ 51.81   $ 55.38   $ 40.79  
Total return     12.95 %(3)   1.83 %   (6.14 )%   (0.86 )%   43.20 %   22.32 %
                                       
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                      
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 856   $ 704   $ 848   $ 1,105   $ 913   $ 185  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                      
Before expense reimbursement     2.60 %(4)   2.62 %   2.57 %   2.53 %   2.59 %   2.69 %
After expense reimbursement(5)     2.60 %(4)   2.62 %   2.57 %   2.53 %   2.59 %   2.64 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets     (2.21 )%(4)   (2.43 )%   (2.26 )%   (2.09 )%   (2.05 )%   (1.11 )%
Portfolio turnover rate(6)     0 %   2 %   1 %   1 %   8 %   9 %

 

     
(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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    The Global Fund  
    No Load Class  
      For the                                
      Period     For the     For the     For the     For the     For the  
      Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)     2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  
PER SHARE DATA:(1)                                      
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 5.23   $ 4.59   $ 5.33   $ 6.05   $ 4.71   $ 3.92  
Income from Investment Operations:                                      
Net investment income (loss)(2)     (0.01 )   (0.01 )   (0.02 )   (0.02 )   0.01     0.03  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.48     0.67     (0.72 )   (0.70 )   1.34     0.88  
Total from Investment Operations     0.47     0.66     (0.74 )   (0.72 )   1.35     0.91  
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 )
From net realized gains         (0.02 )   (0.00 )(3)   (0.00 )(3)        
Total Distributions         (0.02 )   (0.00 )(3)   (0.00 )(3)   (0.01 )   (0.12 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 5.70   $ 5.23   $ 4.59   $ 5.33   $ 6.05   $ 4.71  
Total return     8.99 %(4)   14.40 %   (13.83 )%   (11.89 )%   28.59 %   23.16 %
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                      
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 5,684   $ 5,316   $ 4,745   $ 6,771   $ 8,705   $ 5,069  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                      
Before expense reimbursement     2.87 %(5)   3.04 %   2.87 %   2.61 %   2.83 %   3.38 %
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     (0.52 )%(5)   (0.17 )%   (0.29 )%   (0.32 )%   0.22 %   0.77 %
Portfolio turnover rate(7)     3 %   11 %   16 %   14 %   15 %   23 %

 

     
(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                                
      Period     For the     For the     For the     For the     For the  
      Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)   2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  
PER SHARE DATA:(1)                                      
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 5.19   $ 4.57   $ 5.31   $ 6.03   $ 4.71   $ 3.92  
Income from Investment Operations:                                      
Net investment income (loss)(2)     (0.02 )   (0.02 )   (0.03 )   (0.03 )   0.00 (3)   0.02  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.47     0.66     (0.71 )   (0.70 )   1.33     0.88  
Total from Investment Operations     0.45     0.64     (0.74 )   (0.73 )   1.33     0.90  
Redemption Fees         0.00 (3)       0.01     0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)
Less Distributions:                                      
From net investment income                     (0.01 )   (0.11 )
From net realized gains         (0.02 )   (0.00 )(3)   (0.00 )(3)        
Total Distributions         (0.02 )   (0.00 )(3)   (0.00 )(3)   (0.01 )   (0.11 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 5.64   $ 5.19   $ 4.57   $ 5.31   $ 6.03   $ 4.71  
Total return(4)     8.67 %(5)   14.03 %   (13.89 )%   (11.93 )%   28.16 %   22.94 %
                                       
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                      
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 493   $ 309   $ 376   $ 497   $ 1,992   $ 1,093  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                      
Before expense reimbursement     3.12 %(6)   3.29 %   3.12 %   2.86 %   3.08 %   3.63 %
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     (0.77 )%(6)   (0.42 )%   (0.54 )%   (0.57 )%   (0.03 )%   0.52 %
Portfolio turnover rate(8)     3 %   11 %   16 %   14 %   15 %   23 %

 

     
(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                                
      Period     For the     For the     For the     For the     For the  
      Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)     2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  
PER SHARE DATA:(1)                                      
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 4.99   $ 4.41   $ 5.16   $ 5.90   $ 4.62   $ 3.87  
Income from Investment Operations:                                      
Net investment income (loss)(2)     (0.03 )   (0.04 )   (0.05 )   (0.06 )   (0.03 )   0.00 (3)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.45     0.64     (0.70 )   (0.68 )   1.32     0.85  
Total from Investment Operations     0.42     0.60     (0.75 )   (0.74 )   1.29     0.85  
Redemption Fees                 0.00 (3)        
Less Distributions:                                      
From net investment income                     (0.01 )   (0.10 )
From net realized gains         (0.02 )   (0.00 )(3)   (0.00 )(3)        
Total Distributions         (0.02 )   (0.00 )(3)   (0.00 )(3)   (0.01 )   (0.10 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 5.41   $ 4.99   $ 4.41   $ 5.16   $ 5.90   $ 4.62  
Total return     8.42 %(4)   13.63 %   (14.48 )%   (12.53 )%   27.84 %   22.04 %
                                       
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                      
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 2,625   $ 1,920   $ 1,614   $ 1,608   $ 1,523   $ 383  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                      
Before expense reimbursement     3.62 %(5)   3.79 %   3.62 %   3.36 %   3.58 %   4.13 %
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     (1.27 )%(5)   (0.92 )%   (1.04 )%   (1.07 )%   (0.53 )%   0.02 %
Portfolio turnover rate(7)     3 %   11 %   16 %   14 %   15 %   23 %

 

     
(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                                
      Period     For the     For the     For the     For the     For the  
      Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)     2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  
PER SHARE DATA:(1)                                      
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 37.63   $ 31.24   $ 34.08   $ 34.35   $ 23.99   $ 19.81  
Income from Investment Operations:                                      
Net investment income (loss)(2)     (0.19 )   (0.36 )   (0.32 )   (0.36 )   (0.15 )   0.05  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     2.79     6.75     (2.52 )   0.09     10.72     4.25  
Total from Investment Operations     2.60     6.39     (2.84 )   (0.27 )   10.57     4.30  
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 )
Total Distributions                     (0.21 )   (0.12 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 40.23   $ 37.63   $ 31.24   $ 34.08   $ 34.35   $ 23.99  
Total return     6.91 %(4)   20.45 %   (8.33 )%   (0.79 )%   44.07 %   21.78 %
                                       
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                      
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 291,137   $ 336,837   $ 292,014   $ 521,738   $ 597,746   $ 416,696  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                      
Before expense reimbursement     1.74 %(5)   1.75 %   1.71 %   1.68 %   1.72 %   1.78 %
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     (0.99 )%(5)   (1.11 )%   (0.92 )%   (1.02 )%   (0.52 )%   0.22 %
Portfolio turnover rate(7)     0 %   2 %   2 %   7 %   4 %   6 %

 

     
(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                      
    Period   For the   For the   For the   For the   For the  
    Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended  
    June 30, 2017   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,  
    (Unaudited)   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012  
PER SHARE DATA:(1)                                      
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 36.69   $ 30.53   $ 33.39   $ 33.74   $ 23.59   $ 19.45  
Income from Investment Operations:                                      
Net investment loss(2)     (0.23 )   (0.43 )   (0.39 )   (0.43 )   (0.22 )   (0.01 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     2.71     6.59     (2.47 )   0.08     10.53     4.18  
Total from Investment Operations     2.48     6.16     (2.86 )   (0.35 )   10.31     4.17  
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 )
Total Distributions                     (0.16 )   (0.03 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 39.17   $ 36.69   $ 30.53   $ 33.39   $ 33.74   $ 23.59  
Total return(4)     6.76 %(5)   20.18 %   (8.57 )%   (1.04 )%   43.70 %   21.49 %
                                       
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                      
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 100,936   $ 103,921   $ 129,707   $ 171,958   $ 204,548   $ 135,747  
Ratio of operating expenses to                                      
average net assets:                                      
Before expense reimbursement     1.99 %(6)   2.00 %   1.96 %   1.93 %   1.97 %   2.03 %
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     (1.24 )%(6)   (1.36 )%   (1.17 )%   (1.27 )%   (0.77 )%   (0.03 )%
Portfolio turnover rate(8)     0 %   2 %   2 %   7 %   4 %   6 %

 

     
(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                        
    Period   For the   For the   For the   For the   For the  
    Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended  
    June 30, 2017   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,  
    (Unaudited)   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012  
PER SHARE DATA:(1)                                      
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 34.68   $ 29.01   $ 31.88   $ 32.38   $ 22.66   $ 18.76  
Income from Investment Operations:                                      
Net investment loss(2)     (0.31 )   (0.56 )   (0.53 )   (0.58 )   (0.35 )   (0.11 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     2.57     6.23     (2.34 )   0.08     10.10     4.01  
Total from Investment Operations     2.26     5.67     (2.87 )   (0.50 )   9.75     3.90  
Redemption Fees(3)     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00  
Less Distributions:                                      
From net investment income                     (0.03 )    
Total Distributions                     (0.03 )    
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 36.94   $ 34.68   $ 29.01   $ 31.88   $ 32.38   $ 22.66  
Total return     6.52 %(4)   19.55 %   (9.00 )%   (1.54 )%   43.01 %   20.85 %
                                       
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                      
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 108,439   $ 111,973   $ 114,008   $ 135,333   $ 138,355   $ 101,405  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                      
Before expense reimbursement     2.49 %(5)   2.50 %   2.46 %   2.43 %   2.47 %   2.53 %
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     (1.74 )%(5)   (1.86 )%   (1.67 )%   (1.77 )%   (1.27 )%   (0.53 )%
Portfolio turnover rate(7)     0 %   2 %   2 %   7 %   4 %   6 %

 

     
(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                      
    Period   For the   For the   For the   For the   For the  
    Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended  
    June 30, 2017   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,  
    (Unaudited)   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012  
PER SHARE DATA:(1)                                      
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 37.79   $ 31.30   $ 34.08   $ 34.28   $ 23.93   $ 19.79  
Income from Investment Operations:                                      
Net investment income (loss)(2)     (0.15 )   (0.30 )   (0.25 )   (0.29 )   (0.09 )   0.10  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     2.80     6.79     (2.53 )   0.09     10.70     4.24  
Total from Investment Operations     2.65     6.49     (2.78 )   (0.20 )   10.61     4.34  
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 )
Total Distributions                     (0.26 )   (0.20 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 40.44   $ 37.79   $ 31.30   $ 34.08   $ 34.28   $ 23.93  
Total return     7.01 %(4)   20.73 %   (8.16 )%   (0.61 )%   44.40 %   21.99 %
                                       
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                      
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 175,109   $ 270,880   $ 302,130   $ 346,273   $ 333,682   $ 192,478  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                      
Before expense reimbursement     1.69 %(5)   1.70 %   1.66 %   1.63 %   1.67 %   1.73 %
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     (0.79 )%(5)   (0.91 )%   (0.72 )%   (0.82 )%   (0.32 )%   0.42 %
Portfolio turnover rate(7)     0 %   2 %   2 %   7 %   4 %   6 %

 

     
(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                      
    Period   For the   For the   For the   For the   For the  
    Ended June   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended  
    30, 2017   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,  
    (Unaudited)   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012  
PER SHARE DATA:(1)                                      
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 26.62   $ 30.62   $ 30.67   $ 26.38   $ 17.82   $ 18.75  
Income from Investment Operations:                                      
Net investment income(2)     0.21     0.19     0.08     0.13     0.00(3 )   0.33  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     2.22     (2.64 )   1.96     4.21     8.77     1.32  
Total from Investment Operations     2.43     (2.45 )   2.04     4.34     8.77     1.65  
Redemption Fees(3)     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00  
Less Distributions:                                      
From net investment income         (0.22 )   (0.12 )       (0.06 )   (0.36 )
From net realized gains         (1.33 )   (1.97 )   (0.05 )   (0.15 )   (2.22 )
Total Distributions         (1.55 )   (2.09 )   (0.05 )   (0.21 )   (2.58 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 29.05   $ 26.62   $ 30.62   $ 30.67   $ 26.38   $ 17.82  
Total return     9.13 %(4)   (8.01 )%   6.59 %   16.44 %   49.25 %   8.86 %
                                       
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                      
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 17,045   $ 17,560   $ 22,257   $ 21,876   $ 20,489   $ 14,254  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                      
Before expense reimbursement     2.14 %(5)   2.08 %   1.99 %   2.02 %   2.09 %   2.22 %
After expense reimbursement(6)     1.39 %(5)   1.39 %   1.39 %   1.39 %   1.39 %   1.39 %
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     1.52 %(5)   0.69 %   0.25 %   0.46 %   0.00 %   1.66 %
Portfolio turnover rate(7)     0 %   0 %   12 %   3 %   12 %   0 %

 

     
(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                      
    Period   For the   For the   For the   For the   For the  
    Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended  
    June 30, 2017   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,  
    (Unaudited)   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012  
PER SHARE DATA:(1)                                      
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 25.71   $ 29.57   $ 29.71   $ 25.62   $ 17.33   $ 18.29  
Income from Investment Operations:                                      
Net investment income (loss)(2)     0.17     0.12     0.00 (3)   0.06     (0.06 )   0.27  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     2.13     (2.55 )   1.90     4.08     8.52     1.29  
Total from Investment Operations     2.30     (2.43 )   1.90     4.14     8.46     1.56  
Redemption Fees     0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)   0.01     0.00 (3)
Less Distributions:                                      
From net investment income         (0.10 )   (0.07 )       (0.03 )   (0.30 )
From net realized gains         (1.33 )   (1.97 )   (0.05 )   (0.15 )   (2.22 )
Total Distributions         (1.43 )   (2.04 )   (0.05 )   (0.18 )   (2.52 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 28.01   $ 25.71   $ 29.57   $ 29.71   $ 25.62   $ 17.33  
Total return(4)     8.95 %(5)   (8.24 )%   6.34 %   16.15 %   48.90 %   8.60 %
                                       
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                      
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 3,436   $ 3,687   $ 6,241   $ 4,578   $ 3,746   $ 2,583  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                      
Before expense reimbursement     2.39 %(6)   2.33 %   2.24 %   2.27 %   2.34 %   2.47 %
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     1.27 %(6)   0.44 %   0.00 %   0.21 %   (0.25 )%   1.41 %
Portfolio turnover rate(8)     0 %   0 %   12 %   3 %   12 %   0 %

 

     
(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                      
    Period   For the   For the   For the   For the   For the  
    Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended  
    June 30, 2017   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,  
    (Unaudited)   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012  
PER SHARE DATA:(1)                                      
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 24.99   $ 28.82   $ 29.15   $ 25.27   $ 17.19   $ 18.15  
Income from Investment Operations:                                      
Net investment income (loss)(2)     0.10     (0.02 )   (0.16 )   (0.08 )   (0.16 )   0.17  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     2.07     (2.48 )   1.87     4.01     8.42     1.29  
Total from Investment Operations     2.17     (2.50 )   1.71     3.93     8.26     1.46  
Redemption Fees                          
Less Distributions:                                      
From net investment income             (0.07 )       (0.03 )   (0.20 )
From net realized gains         (1.33 )   (1.97 )   (0.05 )   (0.15 )   (2.22 )
Total Distributions         (1.33 )   (2.04 )   (0.05 )   (0.18 )   (2.42 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 27.16   $ 24.99   $ 28.82   $ 29.15   $ 25.27   $ 17.19  
Total return     8.68 %(3)   (8.69 )%   5.81 %   15.54 %   48.08 %   8.08 %
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                      
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 356   $ 422   $ 608   $ 631   $ 531   $ 450  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                      
Before expense reimbursement     2.89 %(4)   2.83 %   2.74 %   2.77 %   2.84 %   2.97 %
After expense reimbursement(5)     2.14 %(4)   2.14 %   2.14 %   2.14 %   2.14 %   2.14 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets     0.77 %(4)   (0.06 )%   (0.50 )%   (0.29 )%   (0.75 )%   0.91 %
Portfolio turnover rate(6)     0 %   0 %   12 %   3 %   12 %   0 %

 

     
(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 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                      
    Period   For the   For the   For the   For the   For the  
    Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended  
    June 30, 2017   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,  
    (Unaudited)   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012  
PER SHARE DATA:(1)                                      
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 40.60   $ 32.64   $ 37.21   $ 40.12   $ 25.17   $ 19.85  
Income from Investment Operations:                                      
Net investment income (loss)(2)     (0.14 )   (0.36 )   (0.35 )   (0.36 )   (0.10 )   0.01  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     1.80     8.32     (4.22 )   (2.56 )   15.05     5.31  
Total from Investment Operations     1.66     7.96     (4.57 )   (2.92 )   14.95     5.32  
Redemption Fees     0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)   0.01     0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)
Less Distributions:                                      
From net investment income                          
Total Distributions                          
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 42.26   $ 40.60   $ 32.64   $ 37.21   $ 40.12   $ 25.17  
Total return     4.09 %(4)   24.39 %   (12.26 )%   (7.28 )%   59.40 %   26.74 %
                                       
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                      
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 119,171   $ 132,443   $ 145,032   $ 251,110   $ 277,816   $ 63,947  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                      
Before expense reimbursement     1.79 %(5)   1.76 %   1.73 %   1.71 %   1.73 %   1.96 %
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     (0.68 )%(5)   (1.03 )%   (0.94 )%   (0.89 )%   (0.29 )%   0.07 %
Portfolio turnover rate(7)     5 %   4 %   2 %   19 %   6 %   22 %

 

     
(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                      
    Period   For the   For the   For the   For the   For the  
    Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended  
    June 30, 2017   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,  
    (Unaudited)   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012  
PER SHARE DATA:(1)                                      
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 39.55   $ 31.88   $ 36.43   $ 39.39   $ 24.77   $ 19.59  
Income from Investment Operations:                                      
Net investment loss(2)     (0.18 )   (0.43 )   (0.43 )   (0.45 )   (0.18 )   (0.04 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     1.75     8.10     (4.12 )   (2.51 )   14.79     5.22  
Total from Investment Operations     1.57     7.67     (4.55 )   (2.96 )   14.61     5.18  
Redemption Fees     0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)   0.01     0.00 (3)
Less Distributions:                                      
From net investment income                          
Total Distributions                          
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 41.12   $ 39.55   $ 31.88   $ 36.43   $ 39.39   $ 24.77  
Total return(4)     3.97 %(5)   24.06 %   (12.47 )%   (7.54 )%   59.02 %   26.44 %
                                       
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                      
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 12,279   $ 13,694   $ 14,857   $ 25,591   $ 21,871   $ 7,558  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                      
Before expense reimbursement     2.04 %(6)   2.01 %   1.98 %   1.96 %   1.98 %   2.21 %
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     (0.93 )%(6)   (1.28 )%   (1.19 )%   (1.14 )%   (0.54 )%   (0.18 )%
Portfolio turnover rate(8)     5 %   4 %   2 %   19 %   6 %   22 %

 

     
(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                      
    Period   For the   For the   For the   For the   For the  
    Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended  
    June 30, 2017   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,  
    (Unaudited)   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012  
PER SHARE DATA:(1)                                      
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 38.12   $ 30.88   $ 35.47   $ 38.53   $ 24.35   $ 19.36  
Income from Investment Operations:                                      
Net investment loss(2)     (0.27 )   (0.58 )   (0.59 )   (0.63 )   (0.34 )   (0.15 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     1.69     7.82     (4.00 )   (2.44 )   14.51     5.14  
Total from Investment Operations     1.42     7.24     (4.59 )   (3.07 )   14.17     4.99  
Redemption Fees         0.00 (3)       0.01     0.01      
Less Distributions:                                      
From net investment income                          
Total Distributions                          
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 39.54   $ 38.12   $ 30.88   $ 35.47   $ 38.53   $ 24.35  
Total return     3.72 %(4)   23.45 %   (12.92 )%   (7.97 )%   58.23 %   25.77 %
                                       
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                      
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 7,961   $ 8,426   $ 8,840   $ 12,928   $ 7,178   $ 2,536  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                      
Before expense reimbursement     2.54 %(5)   2.51 %   2.48 %   2.46 %   2.48 %   2.71 %
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     (1.43 )%(5)   (1.78 )%   (1.69 )%   (1.64 )%   (1.04 )%   (0.68 )%
Portfolio turnover rate(7)     5 %   4 %   2 %   19 %   6 %   22 %

 

     
(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  
    Institutional Class  
    For the                      
    Period   For the   For the   For the   For the   For the  
    Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended  
    June 30, 2017   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,  
    (Unaudited)   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012  
PER SHARE DATA:(1)                                      
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 41.16   $ 33.03   $ 37.57   $ 40.44   $ 25.32   $ 19.93  
Income from Investment Operations:                                      
Net investment income (loss)(2)     (0.10 )   (0.29 )   (0.28 )   (0.28 )   (0.03 )   0.06  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     1.83     8.42     (4.26 )   (2.59 )   15.15     5.33  
Total from Investment Operations     1.73     8.13     (4.54 )   (2.87 )   15.12     5.39  
Redemption Fees     0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)       0.00 (3)
Less Distributions:                                      
From net investment income                          
Total Distributions                          
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 42.89   $ 41.16   $ 33.03   $ 37.57   $ 40.44   $ 25.32  
Total return     4.20 %(4)   24.61 %   (12.06 )%   (7.12 )%   59.72 %   27.04 %
                                       
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                      
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 24,482   $ 50,517   $ 51,258   $ 63,392   $ 41,032   $ 7,482  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                      
Before expense reimbursement     1.74 %(5)   1.71 %   1.68 %   1.66 %   1.68 %   1.91 %
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     (0.48 )%(5)   (0.83 )%   (0.74 )%   (0.69 )%   (0.09 )%   0.27 %
Portfolio turnover rate(7)     5 %   4 %   2 %   19 %   6 %   22 %

 

     
(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                      
    Period   For the   For the   For the   For the   For the  
    Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended  
    June 30, 2017   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,  
    (Unaudited)   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012  
PER SHARE DATA:(1)                                      
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 18.26   $ 15.16   $ 16.68   $ 17.66   $ 12.08   $ 10.45  
Income from Investment Operations:                                      
Net investment income (loss)(2)     (0.07 )   (0.15 )   (0.15 )   (0.10 )   0.00(3 )   0.03  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     1.51     3.25     (1.37 )   (0.88 )   5.65     1.80  
Total from Investment Operations     1.44     3.10     (1.52 )   (0.98 )   5.65     1.83  
Redemption Fees         0.00 (3)       0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)
Less Distributions:                                      
From net investment income                     (0.07 )   (0.20 )
Total Distributions                     (0.07 )   (0.20 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 19.70   $ 18.26   $ 15.16   $ 16.68   $ 17.66   $ 12.08  
Total return     7.89 %(4)   20.45 %   (9.11 )%   (5.55 )%   46.74 %   17.52 %
                                       
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                      
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 34,345   $ 32,178   $ 31,230   $ 37,318   $ 47,466   $ 32,929  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                      
Before expense reimbursement     1.96 %(5)   1.97 %   1.90 %   1.86 %   1.88 %   1.97 %
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     (0.75 )%(5)   (0.96 )%   (0.91 )%   (0.55 )%   0.03 %   0.23 %
Portfolio turnover rate(7)     0 %   5 %   2 %   18 %   21 %   26 %

 

     
(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                      
    Period   For the   For the   For the   For the   For the  
    Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended  
    June 30, 2017   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,  
    (Unaudited)   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012  
PER SHARE DATA:(1)                                      
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 18.07   $ 15.04   $ 16.59   $ 17.60   $ 12.07   $ 10.43  
Income from Investment Operations:                                      
Net investment income (loss)(2)     (0.09 )   (0.19 )   (0.19 )   (0.14 )   (0.03 )   0.00 (3)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     1.50     3.22     (1.36 )   (0.87 )   5.63     1.80  
Total from Investment Operations     1.41     3.03     (1.55 )   (1.01 )   5.60     1.80  
Redemption Fees             0.00 (3)       0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)
Less Distributions:                                      
From net investment income                     (0.07 )   (0.16 )
Total Distributions                     (0.07 )   (0.16 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 19.48   $ 18.07   $ 15.04   $ 16.59   $ 17.60   $ 12.07  
Total return(4)     7.80 %(5)   20.15 %   (9.34 )%   (5.74 )%   46.36 %   17.26 %
                                       
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                      
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 4,550   $ 4,537   $ 4,502   $ 8,817   $ 11,742   $ 6,518  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                      
Before expense reimbursement     2.21 %(6)   2.22 %   2.15 %   2.11 %   2.13 %   2.22 %
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     (1.00 )%(6)   (1.21 )%   (1.16 )%   (0.80 )%   (0.22 )%   (0.02 )%
Portfolio turnover rate(8)     0 %   5 %   2 %   18 %   21 %   26 %

 

     
(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                      
    Period   For the   For the   For the   For the   For the  
    Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended  
    June 30, 2017   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,  
    (Unaudited)   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012  
PER SHARE DATA:(1)                                      
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 17.51   $ 14.65   $ 16.24   $ 17.32   $ 11.94   $ 10.32  
Income from Investment Operations:                                      
Net investment loss(2)     (0.13 )   (0.26 )   (0.27 )   (0.22 )   (0.11 )   (0.06 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     1.44     3.12     (1.32 )   (0.86 )   5.56     1.78  
Total from Investment Operations     1.31     2.86     (1.59 )   (1.08 )   5.45     1.72  
Redemption Fees                 0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)
Less Distributions:                                      
From net investment income                     (0.07 )   (0.10 )
Total Distributions                     (0.07 )   (0.10 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 18.82   $ 17.51   $ 14.65   $ 16.24   $ 17.32   $ 11.94  
Total return     7.48 %(4)   19.52 %   (9.79 )%   (6.24 )%   45.61 %   16.70 %
                                       
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                      
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 4,927   $ 4,428   $ 4,079   $ 5,109   $ 5,525   $ 3,932  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                      
Before expense reimbursement     2.71 %(5)   2.72 %   2.65 %   2.61 %   2.63 %   2.72 %
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     (1.50 )%(5)   (1.71 )%   (1.66 )%   (1.30 )%   (0.72 )%   (0.52 )%
Portfolio turnover rate(7)     0 %   5 %   2 %   18 %   21 %   26 %

 

     
(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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Financial Highlights — (Continued)

 

    The Market Opportunities Fund  
    Institutional Class  
    For the                      
    Period   For the   For the   For the   For the   For the  
    Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended  
    June 30, 2017   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,  
    (Unaudited)   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012  
PER SHARE DATA:(1)                                      
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 18.46   $ 15.29   $ 16.80   $ 17.74   $ 12.10   $ 10.46  
Income from Investment Operations:                                      
Net investment income (loss)(2)     (0.05 )   (0.12 )   (0.12 )   (0.06 )   0.03     0.05  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     1.53     3.29     (1.39 )   (0.88 )   5.67     1.81  
Total from Investment Operations     1.48     3.17     (1.51 )   (0.94 )   5.70     1.86  
Redemption Fees     0.00 (3)               0.01      
Less Distributions:                                      
From net investment income                     (0.07 )   (0.22 )
Total Distributions                     (0.07 )   (0.22 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 19.94   $ 18.46   $ 15.29   $ 16.80   $ 17.74   $ 12.10  
Total return     8.02 %(4)   20.73 %   (8.93 )%   (5.36 )%   47.15 %   17.83 %
                                       
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                      
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 2,678   $ 2,426   $ 2,355   $ 3,108   $ 1,809   $ 229  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                      
Before expense reimbursement     1.91 %(5)   1.92 %   1.85 %   1.81 %   1.83 %   1.92 %
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     (0.55 )%(5)   (0.76 )%   (0.71 )%   (0.35 )%   0.23 %   0.43 %
Portfolio turnover rate(7)     0 %   5 %   2 %   18 %   21 %   26 %

 

     
(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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Financial Highlights — (Continued)

 

    The Alternative Income Fund  
    No Load Class  
    For the                      
    Period   For the   For the   For the   For the   For the  
    Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended  
    June 30, 2017   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,  
    (Unaudited)   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012(1)  
PER SHARE DATA:(2)                                      
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 95.36   $ 91.68   $ 89.06   $ 87.88   $ 83.31   $ 77.90  
Income from Investment Operations:                                      
Net investment income (loss)(3)     (0.05 )   (0.01 )   0.01     (0.12 )   (0.21 )   1.53  
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments     1.30     3.69     2.56     1.30     4.78     6.09  
Total from Investment Operations     1.25     3.68     2.57     1.18     4.57     7.62  
Redemption Fees     0.01     0.00 (4)   0.05     0.00 (4)   0.00 (4)   0.00 (4)
Less Distributions:                                      
From net investment income                         (2.21 )
Total Distributions                         (2.21 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 96.62   $ 95.36   $ 91.68   $ 89.06   $ 87.88   $ 83.31  
Total return     1.32 %(5)   4.00 %   2.94 %   1.50 %   5.22 %   9.90 %
                                       
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                      
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 5,369   $ 5,664   $ 4,570   $ 8,202   $ 11,848   $ 4,699  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                      
Before expense reimbursement     1.71 %(6)   1.78 %   1.74 %   1.80 %   2.23 %   2.55 %
After expense reimbursement(7)     0.95 %(6)   0.95 %   0.95 %   0.95 %   0.95 %   1.64 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets     (0.11 )%(6)   (0.01 )%   0.01 %   (0.14 )%   (0.24 )%   1.84 %
Portfolio turnover rate(8)     0 %   1 %   6 %   17 %   19 %   56 %

 

     
(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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Financial Highlights — (Continued)

 

    The Alternative Income Fund  
    Advisor Class A  
    For the                      
    Period   For the   For the   For the   For the   For the  
    Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended  
    June 30, 2017   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,  
    (Unaudited)   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012(1)  
PER SHARE DATA:(2)                                      
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 94.44   $ 91.02   $ 88.69   $ 87.73   $ 83.38   $ 77.76  
Income from Investment Operations:                                      
Net investment income (loss)(3)     (0.17 )   (0.24 )   (0.22 )   (0.34 )   (0.43 )   1.31  
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments     1.28     3.65     2.55     1.30     4.77     6.09  
Total from Investment Operations     1.11     3.41     2.33     0.96     4.34     7.40  
Redemption Fees         0.01         0.00 (4)   0.01     0.00 (4)
Less Distributions:                                      
From net investment income                         (1.78 )
Total Distributions                         (1.78 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 95.55   $ 94.44   $ 91.02   $ 88.69   $ 87.73   $ 83.38  
Total return(5)     1.18 %(6)   3.76 %   2.63 %   1.24 %   4.91 %   9.61 %
                                       
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                      
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 3,198   $ 2,458   $ 1,565   $ 1,554   $ 2,898   $ 2,597  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                      
Before expense reimbursement     1.96 %(7)   2.03 %   1.99 %   2.05 %   2.48 %   2.80 %
After expense reimbursement(8)     1.20 %(7)   1.20 %   1.20 %   1.20 %   1.20 %   1.89 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets     (0.36 )%(7)   (0.26 )%   (0.24 )%   (0.39 )%   (0.49 )%   1.59 %
Portfolio turnover rate(9)     0 %   1 %   6 %   17 %   19 %   56 %

 

     
(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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Financial Highlights — (Continued)

 

  The Alternative Income Fund  
  Advisor Class C  
  For the                      
  Period   For the   For the   For the   For the   For the  
  Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended  
  June 30, 2017   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,  
  (Unaudited)   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012(1)  
PER SHARE DATA:(2)                                    
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $ 91.33   $ 88.46   $ 86.60   $ 86.10   $ 82.26   $ 76.75  
Income from Investment Operations:                                    
Net investment income (loss)(3)   (0.39 )   (0.68 )   (0.65 )   (0.77 )   (0.84 )   0.89  
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments   1.23     3.55     2.48     1.27     4.68     6.00  
Total from Investment Operations   0.84     2.87     1.83     0.50     3.84     6.89  
Redemption Fees           0.03             0.00 (4)
Less Distributions:                                    
From net investment income                       (1.38 )
Total Distributions                       (1.38 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period $ 92.17   $ 91.33   $ 88.46   $ 86.60   $ 86.10   $ 82.26  
Total return   0.92 %(5)   3.23 %   2.15 %   0.74 %   4.46 %   8.96 %
                                     
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                    
Net assets, end of period (000’s) $ 1,626   $ 1,640   $ 1,356   $ 1,506   $ 1,862   $ 1,763  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                    
Before expense reimbursement   2.46 %(6)   2.53 %   2.49 %   2.55 %   2.98 %   3.30 %
After expense reimbursement(7)   1.70 %(6)   1.70 %   1.70 %   1.70 %   1.70 %   2.39 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   (0.86 )%(6)   (0.76 )%   (0.74 )%   (0.89 )%   (0.99 )%   1.09 %
Portfolio turnover rate(8)   0 %   1 %   6 %   17 %   19 %   56 %

 

     
(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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Financial Highlights — (Continued)

 

  The Alternative Income Fund  
  Institutional Class  
  For the                      
  Period   For the   For the   For the   For the   For the  
  Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended  
  June 30, 2017   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,  
  (Unaudited)   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012(1)  
PER SHARE DATA:(2)                                    
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $ 96.66   $ 92.84   $ 90.14   $ 88.76   $ 84.00   $ 78.49  
Income from Investment Operations:                                    
Net investment income (loss)(3)   0.04     0.18     0.19     0.06     (0.04 )   1.72  
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments   1.31     3.75     2.60     1.32     4.80     6.16  
Total from Investment Operations   1.35     3.93     2.79     1.38     4.76     7.88  
Redemption Fees   0.00 (4)   0.00 (4)   0.00 (4)   0.00 (4)       0.01  
Less Distributions:                                    
From net investment income       (0.11 )   (0.09 )           (2.38 )
Total Distributions       (0.11 )   (0.09 )           (2.38 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period $ 98.01   $ 96.66   $ 92.84   $ 90.14   $ 88.76   $ 84.00  
Total return   1.40 %(5)   4.22 %   3.09 %   1.72 %   5.39 %   10.17 %
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                    
Net assets, end of period (000’s) $ 18,216   $ 18,165   $ 20,255   $ 26,874   $ 6,854   $ 1,629  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                    
Before expense reimbursement   1.66 %(6)   1.73 %   1.69 %   1.75 %   2.18 %   2.50 %
After expense reimbursement(7)   0.75 %(6)   0.75 %   0.75 %   0.75 %   0.75 %   1.44 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   0.09 %(6)   0.19 %   0.21 %   0.06 %   (0.04 )%   2.04 %
Portfolio turnover rate(8)   0 %   1 %   6 %   17 %   19 %   56 %

 

     
(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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Financial Highlights — (Continued)

 

    The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund  
    No Load Class  
    For the                      
    Period   For the   For the   For the   For the   For the  
    Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended  
    June 30, 2017   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,  
    (Unaudited)   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012  
PER SHARE DATA:(1)                                      
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.95   $ 10.32   $ 10.79   $ 11.02   $ 11.08   $ 10.09  
Income from Investment Operations:                                      
Net investment income(2)     0.18     0.43     0.37     0.33     0.20     0.34  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.20     0.63     (0.60 )   (0.06 )   0.28     1.20  
Total from Investment Operations     0.38     1.06     (0.23 )   0.27     0.48     1.54  
Redemption Fees     0.00 (3)       0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)
Less Distributions:                                      
From net investment income     (0.25 )   (0.43 )   (0.23 )   (0.29 )   (0.28 )   (0.43 )
From net realized gains             (0.01 )   (0.21 )   (0.26 )   (0.12 )
Total Distributions     (0.25 )   (0.43 )   (0.24 )   (0.50 )   (0.54 )   (0.55 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 11.08   $ 10.95   $ 10.32   $ 10.79   $ 11.02   $ 11.08  
Total return     3.50 %(4)   10.41 %   (2.17 )%   2.46 %   4.28 %   15.38 %
                                       
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                      
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 7,792   $ 6,809   $ 6,108   $ 10,105   $ 19,553   $ 19,566  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                      
Before expense reimbursement     1.89 %(5)   1.85 %   1.79 %   1.79 %   1.83 %(6)   2.00 %
After expense reimbursement(7)     1.49 %(5)   1.49 %   1.49 %   1.49 %   1.50 %(6)   1.49 %
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     3.32 %(5)   4.02 %   3.38 %   2.93 %   1.74 %(8)   3.16 %
Portfolio turnover rate(9)     10 %   9 %   10 %   35 %   54 %   41 %

 

     
(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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Financial Highlights — (Continued)

 

    The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund  
    Advisor Class A  
    For the                      
    Period   For the   For the   For the   For the   For the  
    Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended  
    June 30, 2017   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,  
    (Unaudited)   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012  
PER SHARE DATA:(1)                                      
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.90   $ 10.27   $ 10.75   $ 10.98   $ 11.03   $ 10.05  
Income from Investment Operations:                                      
Net investment income(2)     0.17     0.40     0.34     0.30     0.17     0.31  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.20     0.63     (0.60 )   (0.06 )   0.29     1.20  
Total from Investment Operations     0.37     1.03     (0.26 )   0.24     0.46     1.51  
Redemption Fees             0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)
Less Distributions:                                      
From net investment income     (0.24 )   (0.40 )   (0.21 )   (0.26 )   (0.25 )   (0.41 )
From net realized gains             (0.01 )   (0.21 )   (0.26 )   (0.12 )
Total Distributions     (0.24 )   (0.40 )   (0.22 )   (0.47 )   (0.51 )   (0.53 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 11.03   $ 10.90   $ 10.27   $ 10.75   $ 10.98   $ 11.03  
Total return(4)     3.38 %(5)   10.17 %   (2.46 )%   2.17 %   4.15 %   15.12 %
                                       
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                      
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 6,002   $ 6,935   $ 8,754   $ 12,281   $ 36,170   $ 25,764  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                      
Before expense reimbursement     2.14 %(6)   2.10 %   2.04 %   2.04 %   2.08 %(7)   2.25 %
After expense reimbursement(8)     1.74 %(6)   1.74 %   1.74 %   1.74 %   1.75 %(7)   1.74 %
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     3.07 %(6)   3.77 %   3.13 %   2.68 %   1.49 %(9)   2.91 %
Portfolio turnover rate(10)     10 %   9 %   10 %   35 %   54 %   41 %

 

     
(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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Financial Highlights — (Continued)

 

    The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund  
    Advisor Class C  
      For the                                
      Period     For the     For the     For the     For the     For the  
      Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)   2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  
PER SHARE DATA:(1)                                      
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.79   $ 10.18   $ 10.65   $ 10.90   $ 10.96   $ 10.00  
Income from Investment Operations:                                      
Net investment income(2)     0.14     0.34     0.28     0.24     0.11     0.26  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.20     0.62     (0.58 )   (0.06 )   0.29     1.18  
Total from Investment Operations     0.34     0.96     (0.30 )   0.18     0.40     1.44  
Redemption Fees                 0.00 (3)        
Less Distributions:                                      
From net investment income     (0.21 )   (0.35 )   (0.16 )   (0.22 )   (0.20 )   (0.36 )
From net realized gains             (0.01 )   (0.21 )   (0.26 )   (0.12 )
Total Distributions     (0.21 )   (0.35 )   (0.17 )   (0.43 )   (0.46 )   (0.48 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.92   $ 10.79   $ 10.18   $ 10.65   $ 10.90   $ 10.96  
Total return     3.18 %(4)   9.51 %   (2.84 )%   1.61 %   3.59 %   14.48 %
                                       
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                      
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 8,104   $ 7,790   $ 9,266   $ 10,403   $ 11,209   $ 7,485  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                      
Before expense reimbursement     2.64 %(5)   2.60 %   2.54 %   2.54 %   2.58 %(6)   2.75 %
After expense reimbursement(7)     2.24 %(5)   2.24 %   2.24 %   2.24 %   2.25 %(6)   2.24 %
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     2.57 %(5)   3.27 %   2.63 %   2.18 %   0.99 %(8)   2.41 %
Portfolio turnover rate(9)     10 %   9 %   10 %   35 %   54 %   41 %

 

     
(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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Financial Highlights — (Continued)

 

    The Multi-Disciplinary Income Fund  
    Institutional Class  
    For the                      
    Period   For the   For the   For the   For the   For the  
    Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended  
    June 30, 2017   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,  
    (Unaudited)   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012  
PER SHARE DATA:(1)                                      
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.97   $ 10.34   $ 10.82   $ 11.06   $ 11.11   $ 10.12  
Income from Investment Operations:                                      
Net investment income(2)     0.19     0.45     0.39     0.35     0.22     0.36  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.20     0.63     (0.59 )   (0.06 )   0.29     1.20  
Total from Investment Operations     0.39     1.08     (0.20 )   0.29     0.51     1.56  
Redemption Fees         0.00 (3)   0.00 (3)            
Less Distributions:                                      
From net investment income     (0.26 )   (0.45 )   (0.27 )   (0.32 )   (0.30 )   (0.45 )
From net realized gains             (0.01 )   (0.21 )   (0.26 )   (0.12 )
Total Distributions     (0.26 )   (0.45 )   (0.28 )   (0.53 )   (0.56 )   (0.57 )
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 11.10   $ 10.97   $ 10.34   $ 10.82   $ 11.06   $ 11.11  
Total return     3.58 %(4)   10.61 %   (1.96 )%   2.61 %   4.58 %   15.55 %
                                       
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS                                      
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 34,388   $ 78,084   $ 66,199   $ 102,590   $ 23,227   $ 6,576  
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets:                                      
Before expense reimbursement     1.84 %(5)   1.80 %   1.74 %   1.74 %   1.78 %(6)   1.95 %
After expense reimbursement(7)     1.29 %(5)   1.29 %   1.29 %   1.29 %   1.30 %(6)   1.29 %
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     3.52 %(5)   4.22 %   3.58 %   3.13 %   1.94 %(8)   3.36 %
Portfolio turnover rate(9)     10 %   9 %   10 %   35 %   54 %   41 %

 

     
(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 1.77% before expense reimbursement and 1.29% 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 PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Allocation of Portfolio Assets
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

The Internet Portfolio

 

        Percentage  
    Market   of Total  
Sector Allocation*   Value   Net Assets  
Information   $ 32,878,746     27.1 %
Finance and Insurance     16,788,405     13.8 %
Management of Companies and Enterprises     8,512,472     7.0 %
Manufacturing     4,685,960     3.9 %
Retail Trade     4,260,160     3.5 %
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services     3,404,238     2.8 %
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation     487,900     0.4 %
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services     217,920     0.2 %
Petroleum and Gas     29,378     0.0 %

 

     
* Excludes Short-Term Investments

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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Allocation of Portfolio Assets
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

The Global Portfolio

 

        Percentage  
    Market   of Total  
Country Allocation*   Value   Net Assets  
United States   $ 2,667,979     30.4 %
Canada     1,578,569     18.0 %
France     433,037     4.9 %
Cayman Islands     330,000     3.7 %
Denmark     132,792     1.5 %
United Kingdom     109,890     1.2 %
Brazil     56,056     0.6 %
Argentina     34,971     0.4 %
Australia     13,681     0.2 %
Netherlands     9,229     0.1 %
Sweden     4,819     0.1 %
Spain     2,256     0.0 %
Japan     892     0.0 %

 

     
* Excludes Short-Term Investments

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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Allocation of Portfolio Assets
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

The Paradigm Portfolio

 

        Percentage  
    Market   of Total  
Sector Allocation*   Value   Net Assets  
Petroleum and Gas   $ 164,737,723     23.9 %
Information     120,198,299     17.5 %
Finance and Insurance     102,187,214     14.8 %
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing     95,299,793     13.8 %
Management of Companies and Enterprises     62,299,621     9.0 %
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation     34,008,828     4.9 %
Manufacturing     31,595,250     4.6 %
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction     25,142,851     3.7 %
Utilities     3,338,256     0.5 %
Transportation and Warehousing     1,859,088     0.3 %
Retail Trade     1,707,032     0.3 %
Industrials     987,001     0.1 %
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services     375,995     0.1 %
Accommodation and Food Services     201,600     0.0 %

 

     
* Excludes Short-Term Investments

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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Allocation of Portfolio Assets
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

The Medical Portfolio

 

        Percentage  
    Market   of Total  
Sector Allocation*   Value   Net Assets  
Manufacturing   $ 19,352,708     92.8 %
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services     1,293,684     6.2 %
Finance and Insurance     3,366     0.0 %

 

     
* Excludes Short-Term Investments

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Allocation of Portfolio Assets
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio

 

        Percentage  
    Market   of Total  
Sector Allocation*   Value   Net Assets  
Petroleum and Gas   $ 35,782,991     21.8 %
Finance and Insurance     30,126,664     18.4 %
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing     25,851,758     15.8 %
Management of Companies and Enterprises     17,237,030     10.5 %
Manufacturing     17,087,136     10.4 %
Accommodation and Food Services     15,755,480     9.6 %
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation     6,126,630     3.8 %
Utilities     5,446,333     3.3 %
Information     1,658,899     1.0 %
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction     1,654,853     1.0 %
Support Activities for Water Transportation     1,642,269     1.0 %
Wholesale Trade     984,963     0.6 %
Retail Trade     491,706     0.3 %

 

     
* Excludes Short-Term Investments

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Allocation of Portfolio Assets
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

The Market Opportunities Portfolio

 

        Percentage  
    Market   of Total  
Sector Allocation*   Value   Net Assets  
Finance and Insurance   $ 16,068,236     34.6 %
Petroleum and Gas     8,842,778     19.0 %
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing     4,281,469     9.2 %
Accommodation and Food Services     3,322,800     7.1 %
Management of Companies and Enterprises     2,681,154     5.8 %
Manufacturing     54,407     0.1 %
Industrials     52,640     0.1 %
Wholesale Trade     26,304     0.1 %
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services     8,808     0.0 %
Support Activities for Water Transportation     8,606     0.0 %
Retail Trade     4,331     0.0 %
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction     1,989     0.0 %

 

     
* Excludes Short-Term Investments

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Allocation of Portfolio Assets
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

The Alternative Income Portfolio

 

        Percentage  
    Market   of Total  
Sector Allocation*   Value   Net Assets  
Finance and Insurance   $ 5,793,682     20.3 %
Public Administration     849,921     3.0 %

 

     
* Excludes Short-Term Investments & Written Options

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Allocation of Portfolio Assets
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio

 

        Percentage  
    Market   of Total  
Sector Allocation*   Value   Net Assets  
Manufacturing   $ 10,889,641     19.3 %
Information     9,495,517     16.8 %
Finance and Insurance     8,703,858     15.4 %
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing     5,844,696     10.4 %
Construction     4,252,250     7.5 %
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction     4,226,922     7.5 %
Retail Trade     3,674,250     6.5 %
Utilities     1,037,500     1.9 %
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services     522,500     0.9 %
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation     512,500     0.9 %
Accommodation and Food Services     505,625     0.9 %
Transportation and Warehousing     445,506     0.8 %

 

     
* Excludes Short-Term Investments

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The Internet Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

COMMON STOCKS — 58.51%     Shares     Value  
Administrative and Support Services — 2.80%              
CreditRiskMonitor.com, Inc.     780   $ 1,560  
PayPal Holdings, Inc.*     63,400     3,402,678  
            3,404,238  
Broadcasting (except Internet) — 10.02%              
The E.W. Scripps Company — Class A*     49,600     883,376  
Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty SiriusXM — Class A*     28,000     1,175,440  
Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty SiriusXM — Class C*     138,800     5,787,960  
The Madison Square Garden Company — Class A*     16,366     3,222,465  
MSG Networks Inc. — Class A*     49,100     1,102,295  
            12,171,536  
Cable Distributor — 5.98%              
Liberty Broadband Corporation — Series A*     18,000     1,544,220  
Liberty Broadband Corporation — Series C*     36,000     3,123,000  
Liberty Global plc — Series C*     72,000     2,244,960  
Liberty Global plc LiLAC — Series C*     16,496     353,179  
            7,265,359  
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities — 1.17%              
LendingTree, Inc.*^     8,233     1,417,723  
Data Processing, Hosting and Related Services — 0.43%              
CoStar Group, Inc.*     2,000     527,200  
Data Processor — 3.81%              
MasterCard, Inc. — Class A     12,000     1,457,400  
Verisk Analytics, Inc. — Class A*     7,600     641,212  
Visa, Inc. — Class A     27,000     2,532,060  
            4,630,672  
Defense — 3.86%              
CACI International, Inc. — Class A*     29,200     3,651,460  
ManTech International Corporation — Class A     25,000     1,034,500  
            4,685,960  

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

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The Internet Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

 

      Shares     Value  
E-Commerce — 2.85%              
CommerceHub, Inc. — Series A*     6,000   $ 104,520  
CommerceHub, Inc. — Series C*     12,800     223,232  
eBay, Inc.*     53,200     1,857,744  
Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc. — Class A*     1,800     97,236  
Liberty Interactive Corp. QVC — Class A*     9,400     230,676  
Liberty Ventures — Series A*     18,000     941,220  
            3,454,628  
Holding Company — 0.73%              
Icahn Enterprises LP     17,200     888,552  
Media — 2.10%              
Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Braves — Class A*     8,000     191,120  
Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Braves — Class C*     10,000     239,700  
Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Formula One — Class A*     21,000     735,630  
Lions Gate Entertainment Corporation — Class B*     52,643     1,383,458  
            2,549,908  
Non-Store Retailers — 1.90%              
Copart, Inc.*     72,000     2,288,880  
Overstock.com, Inc.*     1,000     16,300  
            2,305,180  
Oil and Gas — 0.02%              
Texas Pacific Land Trust     100     29,378  
Other Information Services — 6.06%              
Alphabet, Inc. — Class A*     4,000     3,718,720  
Alphabet, Inc. — Class C*     4,000     3,634,920  
            7,353,640  
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries — 0.40%              
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.*     14,000     487,900  
Satellite Telecommunications — 7.52%              
DISH Network Corp. — Class A*     24,000     1,506,240  
EchoStar Corporation — Class A*     125,600     7,623,920  
            9,130,160  

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

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The Internet Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

      Shares     Value  
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and              
Related Activities — 8.85%              
The Bitcoin Investment Trust*^     22,400   $ 8,736,000  
The Bitcoin Investment Trust Private Placement Certificate*+1     289     92,740  
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.     5,700     1,146,270  
OTC Markets Group Inc. — Class A     30,600     765,000  
            10,740,010  
Telecommunications — 0.01%              
ICTC Group Inc.*     149     5,215  
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS              
(cost $21,919,249)           71,047,259  

 

      Principal        
ESCROW NOTES — 0.00%     Amount        
Special Purpose Entity — 0.00%              
Adelphia Communications Corp. Preferred*+   $ 190,000      
TOTAL ESCROW NOTES              
(cost $0)            

 

CLOSED-END FUNDS — 0.18%     Shares        
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles — 0.18%              
Altaba, Inc.*     4,000     217,920  
TOTAL CLOSED-END FUNDS              
(cost $55,837)           217,920  
               
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 41.44%              
Money Market Funds — 0.00%              
Fidelity Institutional Government Portfolio — Class I, 0.81%b     970     970  

 

      Principal        
      Amount        
U.S. Treasury Obligations — 41.44%              
United States Treasury Bills              
Maturity Date: 07/06/2017, Yield to Maturity 0.65%   $ 45,607,000     45,604,127  
Maturity Date: 08/03/2017, Yield to Maturity 0.85%     280,000     279,795  
Maturity Date: 08/17/2017, Yield to Maturity 0.80%     4,440,000     4,435,014  
            50,318,936  
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS              
(cost $50,318,996)           50,319,906  

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

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The Internet Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH              
PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING 3.33%     Shares     Value  
Money Market Funds — 3.33%              
First American Government Obligations Fund — Class X, 0.88%b     4,050,600   $ 4,050,600  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE              
CASH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING              
(cost $4,050,600)           4,050,600  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 103.46%              
(cost $76,344,682)         $ 125,635,685  

  

     
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, 2017. Total loaned securities had a market value of $3,869,100 at June 30, 2017. The remaining contractual maturities of all of the securities lending transactions were overnight and continuous.
+ — Security is considered illiquid and was fair valued. The aggregate value of such securities is $92,740 or 0.08% of net assets.
1 The Private Placement Certificates will automatically convert into unrestricted shares of The Bitcoin Investment Trust (GBTC) at the end of the restricted period.
b The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield as of June 30, 2017.

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

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The Global Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

COMMON STOCKS — 60.63%     Shares     Value  
Accommodation — 1.09%              
Civeo Corporation*     45,803   $ 96,186  
Asset Management — 5.72%              
Brookfield Asset Management Inc. — Class A     5,800     227,418  
JZ Capital Partners Limited     4,800     35,166  
Onex Corporation     2,400     190,453  
Partners Value Investments LP*     1,993     49,948  
            502,985  
Broadcasting (except Internet) — 3.57%              
Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty SiriusXM — Class A*     3,500     146,930  
Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty SiriusXM — Class C*     4,000     166,800  
            313,730  
Cable Distributor — 0.93%              
Altice N.V. — Class A*     400     9,229  
Liberty Broadband Corporation — Series A*     700     60,053  
Liberty Global plc — Series A*     74     2,377  
Liberty Global plc — Series C*     182     5,675  
Liberty Global plc LiLAC — Series A*     9     196  
Liberty Global plc LiLAC — Series C*     22     471  
SFR Group SA*     100     3,386  
            81,387  
Crop Production — 0.40%              
Cresud S.A.C.I.F.y A. — ADR*     1,798     34,971  
Global Exchanges — 0.64%              
BM&FBovespa SA     9,470     56,056  
Holding Company — 14.67%              
Bollore SA     92,000     418,316  
Clarke Inc.     25,600     220,308  
Dundee Corporation — Class A*     13,000     28,518  
HRG Group, Inc.*     200     3,542  
Icahn Enterprises LP     5,500     284,130  
Investor AB — B Shares     100     4,819  
Siem Industries Inc.*     5,500     330,000  
            1,289,633  
Industrial Services — 0.04%              
Brookfield Business Partners LP     116     3,138  

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, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

      Shares     Value  
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities — 2.95%              
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited     600   $ 259,710  
Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) — 2.10%              
The Howard Hughes Corporation*     1,500     184,260  
Media — 0.86%              
Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Formula One — Class A*     900     31,527  
Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Formula One — Class C*     1,200     43,944  
            75,471  
Mining (except Oil and Gas) — 3.33%              
Franco-Nevada Corporation     2,100     151,536  
NovaGold Resources Inc.*     4,000     18,240  
Sandstorm Gold Limited*     3,600     13,932  
Trilogy Metals, Inc.*     666     423  
Wheaton Precious Metals Corporation     5,450     108,400  
            292,531  
Oil and Gas — 9.29%              
PrairieSky Royalty Limited     100     2,277  
Texas Pacific Land Trust     2,772     814,358  
            816,635  
Oil and Gas Extraction — 0.51%              
Continental Resources, Inc.*     1,400     45,262  
Other Information Services — 0.01%              
Internet Initiative Japan Inc. — ADR     100     892  
Pipeline Transportation — 0.13%              
Rubis SCA     100     11,335  
Publishing Industries (except Internet) — 0.18%              
NZME Limited     20,000     13,681  
Promotora de Informaciones S.A. — ADR*     240     619  
Promotora de Informaciones S.A. — Class A*     610     1,637  
            15,937  
Real Estate — 2.27%              
Dream Unlimited Corp. — Class A*     35,100     199,210  
Satellite Telecommunications — 1.66%              
EchoStar Corporation — Class A*     2,400     145,680  

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, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

      Shares     Value  
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and              
Related Activities — 7.55%              
The Bitcoin Investment Trust*     1,700   $ 663,000  
Trisura Group Limited*^     34     570  
            663,570  
Shipping Services — 0.67%              
Clarkson plc     1,800     59,220  
Transportation — 0.04%              
Braemar Shipping Services plc     1,000     3,647  
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing — 0.51%              
HEICO Corporation — Class A     718     44,552  
Water Transportation — 1.51%              
A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S — Class B — ADR     13,200     132,792  
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS              
(cost $3,559,796)           5,328,790  
               
PREFERRED STOCKS — 0.08%              
Asset Management — 0.08%              
Partners Value Investments LP — Class A     515     6,695  
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS              
(cost $5,334)           6,695  

 

      Principal        
CORPORATE BONDS — 0.35%     Amount        
General Merchandise Stores — 0.35%              
Sears Holdings Corporation, 8.000%, 12/15/2019   $ 39,500     31,106  
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS              
(cost $39,500)           31,106  
               

 

WARRANTS — 0.09%     Shares        
Asset Management — 0.06%              
Partners Value Investments LP*     1,893     4,744  
General Merchandise Stores — 0.03%              
Sears Holdings Corporation*     1,390     2,836  
TOTAL WARRANTS              
(cost $26,599)           7,580  

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

97


 

KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Global Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 38.41%     Shares     Value  
Money Market Funds — 0.02%              
Fidelity Institutional Government Portfolio — Class I, 0.81%b     1,440   $ 1,440  

 

      Principal        
U.S. Treasury Obligations — 38.39%     Amount        
United States Treasury Bills              
Maturity Date: 07/06/2017, Yield to Maturity 0.65%   $ 2,790,000     2,789,824  
Maturity Date: 07/13/2017, Yield to Maturity 0.69%     129,000     128,972  
Maturity Date: 08/03/2017, Yield to Maturity 0.85%     183,000     182,867  
Maturity Date: 08/10/2017, Yield to Maturity 0.86%     14,000     13,987  
Maturity Date: 08/17/2017, Yield to Maturity 0.80%     259,000     258,709  
            3,374,359  
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS              
(cost $3,375,732)           3,375,799  

 

INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH              
PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING — 0.01%     Shares        
Money Market Funds — 0.01%              
First American Government Obligations Fund — Class X, 0.88%b     561     561  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH              
PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING              
(cost $561)           561  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.57%              
(cost $7,007,522)         $ 8,750,531  

 

     

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, 2017. Total loaned securities had a market value of $551 at June 30, 2017. The remaining contractual maturities of all of the securities lending transactions were overnight and continuous.
 b The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield as of June 30, 2017.
ADR — American Depository Receipt.

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

98


 

KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Paradigm Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

COMMON STOCKS — 93.48%     Shares     Value  
Accommodation — 0.03%              
Civeo Corporation*     96,000   $ 201,600  
Asset Management — 8.96%              
Associated Capital Group, Inc. — Class Ac     260,800     8,867,200  
Brookfield Asset Management Inc. — Class A     846,600     33,195,186  
Onex Corporation     244,500     19,402,420  
Partners Value Investments LP*     800     20,049  
RIT Capital Partners plc     10,800     267,405  
            61,752,260  
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing — 0.16%              
Crimson Wine Group Limited*     104,300     1,117,053  
Broadcasting (except Internet) — 6.67%              
CBS Corporation — Class B     102,500     6,537,450  
Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty SiriusXM — Class A*     362,400     15,213,552  
Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty SiriusXM — Class C*     580,200     24,194,340  
            45,945,342  
Cable Distributor — 3.37%              
Liberty Broadband Corporation — Series A*     68,900     5,910,931  
Liberty Broadband Corporation — Series C*     199,800     17,332,650  
            23,243,581  
Chemical Manufacturing — 0.12%              
Platform Specialty Products Corporation*     66,000     836,880  
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing — 0.00%              
Fortive Corporation     50     3,168  
E-Commerce — 2.14%              
CommerceHub, Inc. — Series A*     18,800     327,496  
CommerceHub, Inc. — Series C*     33,000     575,520  
Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc. — Class A*     31,600     1,707,032  
Liberty Interactive Corp. QVC — Class A*     278,700     6,839,298  
Liberty Ventures — Series A*     100,900     5,276,061  
            14,725,407  
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing — 0.00%              
Danaher Corporation     100     8,439  

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, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

      Shares     Value  
Gaming — 1.68%              
Las Vegas Sands Corp.     82,600   $ 5,277,314  
MGM Resorts International     69,800     2,184,042  
Wynn Resorts Limited     30,600     4,104,072  
            11,565,428  
Global Exchanges — 0.03%              
JSE Limited     22,000     206,017  
Holding Company — 6.79%              
Bollore SA     394,200     1,792,391  
Dundee Corporation — Class A*     103,500     227,048  
Icahn Enterprises LP     676,400     34,942,824  
Leucadia National Corporation     310,600     8,125,296  
Siem Industries Inc.*     28,000     1,680,000  
            46,767,559  
Household and Personal Products — 1.70%              
Newell Brands, Inc.     217,800     11,678,436  
Industrial Services — 0.05%              
Brookfield Business Partners LP^     13,900     375,995  
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities — 2.14%              
Markel Corporation*     15,100     14,735,486  
Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) — 11.80%              
The Howard Hughes Corporation*     661,400     81,246,376  
Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings — 0.96%              
Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. — REIT     76,700     6,622,278  
Media — 3.52%              
Discovery Communications, Inc. — Class A*     157,300     4,063,059  
Discovery Communications, Inc. — Class C*     79,000     1,991,590  
Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Braves — Class A*     40,400     965,156  
Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Braves — Class C*     51,600     1,236,852  
Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Formula One — Class A*     93,400     3,271,802  
Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Formula One — Class C*     132,800     4,863,136  
Lions Gate Entertainment Corporation — Class B*     227,200     5,970,816  
Scripps Networks Interactive — Class A     18,400     1,256,904  
Viacom Inc. — Class B     19,000     637,830  
            24,257,145  

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, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

      Shares     Value  
Mining (except Oil and Gas) — 2.38%              
Franco-Nevada Corporation     224,600   $ 16,207,136  
Wheaton Precious Metals Corporation     10,000     198,900  
            16,406,036  
Oil and Gas — 23.92%              
PrairieSky Royalty Limited     1,000     22,771  
Texas Pacific Land Trustc     560,752     164,737,723  
            164,760,494  
Oil and Gas Extraction — 1.02%              
Atlas Energy Group LLC*     612,400     52,727  
Canadian Natural Resources Limited     13,200     380,688  
Continental Resources, Inc.*     71,100     2,298,663  
Tourmaline Oil Corp.*     200,100     4,301,965  
            7,034,043  
Other Exchanges — 2.50%              
CBOE Holdings Inc.     188,400     17,219,760  
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries — 3.26%              
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.*     644,000     22,443,400  
Publishing Industries (except Internet) — 0.08%              
Time Inc.     36,000     516,600  
Real Estate — 1.08%              
Dream Unlimited Corp. — Class A*     283,000     1,606,169  
Forest City Realty Trust, Inc. — Class A — REIT     241,000     5,824,970  
            7,431,139  
Restaurants — 2.61%              
The Wendy’s Company     1,157,400     17,951,274  
Satellite Telecommunications — 4.45%              
DISH Network Corp. — Class A*     210,600     13,217,256  
EchoStar Corporation — Class A*     287,300     17,439,110  
            30,656,366  
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and              
Related Activities — 1.17%              
The Bitcoin Investment Trust*^     20,400     7,956,000  
Trisura Group Limited*^     5,015     83,752  
            8,039,752  

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

101


 

KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Paradigm Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

      Shares     Value  
Shipping Services — 0.14%              
Clarkson plc     30,000   $ 987,002  
Utilities — 0.48%              
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP^     81,600     3,338,256  
Water Transportation — 0.27%              
A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S — Class B — ADR     184,800     1,859,088  
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS              
(cost $337,568,595)           643,931,660  
               
PREFERRED STOCKS — 0.00%              
Asset Management — 0.00%              
Partners Value Investments LP — Class A     217     2,821  
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS              
(cost $1,764)           2,821  

 

      Principal        
ESCROW NOTES — 0.00%     Amount        
Special Purpose Entity — 0.00%              
Adelphia Communications Corp.*+   $ 200,000      
TOTAL ESCROW NOTES              
(cost $0)            

 

CLOSED-END FUNDS — 0.00%     Shares        
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles — 0.00%              
DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund     100     2,065  
TOTAL CLOSED-END FUNDS              
(cost $2,047)           2,065  
               
WARRANTS — 0.00%              
Asset Management — 0.00%              
Partners Value Investments LP*     800     2,005  
TOTAL WARRANTS              
(cost $2,368)           2,005  

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

102


 

KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Paradigm Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

      Principal        
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 6.43%     Amount     Value  
U.S. Treasury Obligations — 6.43%              
United States Treasury Bills              
Maturity Date: 07/06/2017, Yield to Maturity 0.65%   $ 27,873,000   $ 27,871,244  
Maturity Date: 08/17/2017, Yield to Maturity 0.80%     16,441,000     16,422,537  
            44,293,781  
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS              
(cost $44,294,312)           44,293,781  
             
INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH              
PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING — 0.40%     Shares        
Money Market Funds — 0.40%              
First American Government Obligations Fund — Class X, 0.88%b     2,721,838     2,721,838  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH              
PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING              
(cost $2,721,838)           2,721,838  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.31%              
(cost $384,590,924)         $ 690,954,170  

 

   

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, 2017. Total loaned securities had a market value of $2,640,865 at June 30, 2017. The remaining contractual maturities of all of the securities lending transactions were overnight and continuous.
+ — 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, 2017.
c Affiliated issuer. See note 11.
ADR — American Depository Receipt.
REIT — Real Estate Investment Trust.

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

103


 

KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Medical Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

COMMON STOCKS — 98.96%     Shares     Value  
Chemical Manufacturing — 2.12%              
Agenus, Inc.*     148   $ 579  
AmpliPhi Biosciences Corp.*     2     1  
Immune Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*     1     3  
Lonza Group AG*     2,000     432,370  
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*     514     8,358  
            441,311  
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology — 90.66%              
AbbVie Inc.     13,000     942,630  
Alkermes plc*     22,000     1,275,340  
Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*     4,500     75,915  
AstraZeneca plc — ADR     28,000     954,520  
Biogen Inc.*     3,750     1,017,600  
Bioverativ, Inc.*     2,375     142,904  
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company     24,000     1,337,280  
Celgene Corporation*     7,000     909,090  
Celldex Therapeutics Inc.*     26,294     64,946  
Eli Lilly & Company     19,000     1,563,700  
Gilead Sciences, Inc.     9,000     637,020  
GlaxoSmithKline plc — ADR     22,673     977,660  
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*     17,000     864,790  
Johnson & Johnson     9,000     1,190,610  
Merck & Co., Inc.     15,000     961,350  
Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc.^     25,000     31,000  
Novartis AG — ADR     14,000     1,168,580  
Onconova Therapeutics, Inc.*     2,400     5,184  
Osiris Therapeutics, Inc.*^     21,000     134,400  
Pfizer, Inc.     43,000     1,444,370  
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*     67,200     456,288  
Roche Holding AG Limited — ADR     23,000     731,400  
Sanofi — ADR     25,000     1,197,750  
Shire plc — ADR     5,000     826,350  
            18,910,677  

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

104


 

KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Medical Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

      Shares     Value  
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services — 6.18%              
Albany Molecular Research, Inc.*^     56,000   $ 1,215,200  
Codexis, Inc.*     5,611     30,580  
Pacific Biosciences of California Inc.*     12,000     42,720  
            1,288,500  
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS              
(cost $14,303,684)           20,640,488  
               
RIGHTS — 0.04%              
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles — 0.01%              
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc.*     44,000     440  
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc.*     44,000     2,420  
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc.*     44,000     264  
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc.*#     44,000     242  
            3,366  
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology — 0.03%              
Sanofi*#     15,538     5,904  
TOTAL RIGHTS              
(cost $0)           9,270  
               
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.01%              
Money Market Funds — 0.00%              
Fidelity Institutional Government Portfolio — Class I, 0.81%b     283     283  

 

      Principal        
      Amount        
U.S. Treasury Obligations — 1.01%              
United States Treasury Bills              
Maturity Date: 08/03/2017, Yield to Maturity 0.85%   $ 211,000     210,846  
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS              
(cost $211,119)           211,129  

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

105


 

KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Medical Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH              
PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING — 1.01%     Shares     Value  
Money Market Funds — 1.01%              
First American Government Obligations Fund — Class X, 0.88%b     209,975   $ 209,975  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH PROCEEDS              
FROM SECURITIES LENDING              
(cost $209,975).           209,975  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 101.02%              
(cost $14,724,778)         $ 21,070,862  

 

   

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, 2017. Total loaned securities had a market value of $199,970 at June 30, 2017. The remaining contractual maturities of all of the securities lending transactions were overnight and continuous.
# — Contingent value right (contingent upon profitability of company).
b The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield as of June 30, 2017.
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, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

COMMON STOCKS — 96.79%     Shares     Value  
Accommodation — 2.94%              
Civeo Corporation*     2,297,295   $ 4,824,319  
Asset Management — 13.15%              
Associated Capital Group, Inc. — Class A     164,250     5,584,500  
GAMCO Investors, Inc. — Class A     19,200     568,320  
JZ Capital Partners Limited     190,400     1,394,931  
Onex Corporation     93,180     7,459,142  
Partners Value Investments LP*     191,000     4,786,783  
RIT Capital Partners plc     71,200     1,762,890  
Sprott, Inc.     1,680     2,954  
            21,559,520  
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing — 0.78%              
Crimson Wine Group Limited*     119,600     1,280,916  
Chemical Manufacturing — 2.64%              
Inter Parfums, Inc.     69,600     2,550,840  
Platform Specialty Products Corporation*     140,600     1,782,808  
            4,333,648  
Construction of Buildings — 0.59%              
Green Brick Partners, Inc.*     84,300     965,235  
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities — 0.15%              
Emergent Capital, Inc.*     735,250     242,632  
Forestry and Logging — 0.02%              
Keweenaw Land Association Limited*     380     39,900  
Gaming — 6.67%              
Tropicana Entertainment Inc.*     256,600     10,931,160  
General Merchandise Stores — 0.30%              
Sears Canada Inc.*^     613,100     491,706  
Holding Company — 11.29%              
Dundee Corporation — Class A*     793,500     1,740,701  
Icahn Enterprises LP     324,494     16,763,360  
            18,504,061  
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities — 0.52%              
Greenlight Capital Re, Limited — Class A*     41,000     856,900  
Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) — 7.56%              
The Howard Hughes Corporation*     100,900     12,394,556  

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, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

      Shares     Value  
Machinery Manufacturing — 0.62%              
Colfax Corporation*     26,000   $ 1,023,620  
Manufactured Brands — 0.54%              
Movado Group, Inc.     35,200     888,800  
Media — 0.71%              
Lions Gate Entertainment Corporation — Class B*     44,096     1,158,843  
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods — 0.60%              
Dorman Products, Inc.*     11,900     984,963  
Mining (except Oil and Gas) — 0.26%              
McEwen Mining Inc.^     160,600     422,378  
Oil and Gas — 22.70%              
Permian Basin Royalty Trust^     165,500     1,439,850  
Texas Pacific Land Trust     121,802     35,782,992  
            37,222,842  
Oil Refining — 0.75%              
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.*     68,319     1,232,475  
Other Exchanges — 1.11%              
Urbana Corporation — Class A     695,071     1,817,004  
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries — 3.74%              
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.*     175,800     6,126,630  
Pipeline Transportation — 3.32%              
Rubis SCA     48,050     5,446,333  
Publishing Industries (except Internet) — 0.19%              
Promotora de Informaciones S.A. — ADR*     64,644     166,782  
Value Line, Inc.     7,615     139,354  
            306,136  
Real Estate — 7.60%              
Dream Unlimited Corp. — Class A*     2,194,000     12,452,067  
Restaurants — 5.06%              
The Wendy’s Company     534,650     8,292,422  
Satellite Telecommunications — 0.29%              
Loral Space & Communications Inc.*     11,400     473,670  
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and              
Related Activities — 0.80%              
The Bitcoin Investment Trust*     3,375     1,316,250  

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

108


 

KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

      Shares     Value  
Telecommunications — 0.12%              
CIBL, Inc.*     18   $ 26,640  
ICTC Group Inc.*     208     7,280  
LICT Corporation*     16     160,000  
            193,920  
Transportation — 1.00%              
Braemar Shipping Services plc     450,322     1,642,269  
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing — 0.77%              
American Railcar Industries, Inc.^     33,100     1,267,730  
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS              
(cost $160,749,064)           158,692,905  
               
PREFERRED STOCKS — 0.41%              
Asset Management — 0.41%              
Partners Value Investments LP — Class A     51,933     675,129  
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS              
(cost $420,822)           675,129  
               
WARRANTS — 0.29%              
Asset Management — 0.29%              
Partners Value Investments LP*     191,000     478,678  
TOTAL WARRANTS              
(cost $564,856)           478,678  
               
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 2.52%              
Money Market Funds — 0.00%              
Fidelity Institutional Government Portfolio — Class I, 0.81%b     839     839  

 

      Principal        
      Amount        
U.S. Treasury Obligations — 2.52%              
United States Treasury Bills              
Maturity Date: 07/20/2017, Yield to Maturity 0.74%   $ 4,125,000     4,123,490  
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS              
(cost $4,124,228)           4,124,329  

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, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH              
PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING — 2.05%     Shares     Value  
Money Market Funds — 2.05%              
First American Government Obligations Fund — Class X, 0.88%b     3,356,328   $ 3,356,328  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH PROCEEDS              
FROM SECURITIES LENDING              
(cost $3,356,328)           3,356,328  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 102.06%              
(cost $169,215,298)         $ 167,327,369  

 

   

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, 2017. Total loaned securities had a market value of $3,193,504 at June 30, 2017. The remaining contractual maturities of all of the securities lending transactions were overnight and continuous.
b The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield as of June 30, 2017.
ADR — American Depository Receipt.

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

110


 

KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Market Opportunities Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

COMMON STOCKS — 75.44%     Shares     Value  
Asset Management — 11.55%              
Associated Capital Group, Inc. — Class A     33,400   $ 1,135,600  
Federated Investors, Inc. — Class B     3,600     101,700  
GAMCO Investors, Inc. — Class A     100     2,960  
Oaktree Capital Group LLC     9,000     419,400  
Onex Corporation     32,100     2,547,312  
Partners Value Investments LP*     43,516     1,090,584  
Sprott, Inc.     41,155     72,358  
            5,369,914  
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing — 0.12%              
Crimson Wine Group Limited*     5,080     54,407  
Data Processor — 3.07%              
MasterCard, Inc. — Class A     4,800     582,960  
Visa, Inc. — Class A     9,000     844,020  
            1,426,980  
Gaming — 7.14%              
Tropicana Entertainment Inc.*     78,000     3,322,800  
Global Exchanges — 0.88%              
JSE Limited     43,600     408,289  
Holding Company — 6.53%              
Clarke Inc.     1,000     8,605  
Dundee Corporation — Class A*     158,600     347,921  
Icahn Enterprises LP     51,900     2,681,154  
            3,037,680  
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities — 1.31%              
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited     60     25,971  
Markel Corporation*     600     585,516  
            611,487  
Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) — 5.88%              
The Howard Hughes Corporation*     22,250     2,733,190  
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods — 0.06%              
A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc.     1,600     26,304  
Mining (except Oil and Gas) — 0.00%              
Wheaton Precious Metals Corporation     100     1,989  

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, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

      Shares     Value  
Oil and Gas — 19.01%              
Texas Pacific Land Trust     30,100   $ 8,842,778  
Other Exchanges — 3.48%              
CBOE Holdings Inc.     4,300     393,020  
NZX Limited     359,002     294,645  
Urbana Corporation — Class A     356,004     930,640  
            1,618,305  
Publishing Industries (except Internet) — 0.02%              
IHS Markit Limited*     200     8,808  
Real Estate — 3.33%              
Dream Unlimited Corp. — Class A*     272,800     1,548,279  
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and              
Related Activities — 12.67%              
The Bitcoin Investment Trust*     6,600     2,574,000  
CME Group, Inc.     4,000     500,960  
IntercontinentalExchange Group, Inc.     10,000     659,200  
OTC Markets Group Inc. — Class A     86,385     2,159,625  
            5,893,785  
Shipping Services — 0.11%              
Clarkson plc     1,600     52,640  
U.S. Equity Exchanges — 0.28%              
NASDAQ, Inc.     1,800     128,682  
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS              
(cost $21,772,082)           35,086,317  
               
PREFERRED STOCKS — 0.33%              
Asset Management — 0.33%              
Partners Value Investments LP — Class A     11,832     153,816  
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS              
(cost $96,929)           153,816  

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

112


 

KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Market Opportunities Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

      Principal        
CORPORATE BONDS — 0.01%     Amount     Value  
General Merchandise Stores — 0.01%              
Sears Holdings Corporation, 8.000%, 12/15/2019   $ 5,500   $ 4,331  
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS              
(cost $5,500)           4,331  
               
WARRANTS — 0.23%     Shares        
Asset Management — 0.23%              
Partners Value Investments LP*     43,516     109,058  
TOTAL WARRANTS              
(cost $130,105)           109,058  
               
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 24.12%              
Money Market Funds — 0.00%              
Fidelity Institutional Government Portfolio — Class I, 0.81%b     581     581  

 

      Principal        
      Amount        
U.S. Treasury Obligations — 24.12%              
United States Treasury Bills              
Maturity Date: 07/06/2017, Yield to Maturity 0.65%   $ 9,604,000     9,603,395  
Maturity Date: 08/17/2017, Yield to Maturity 0.81%     1,495,000     1,493,321  
Maturity Date: 08/24/2017, Yield to Maturity 0.82%     121,000     120,841  
            11,217,557  
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS              
(cost $11,217,993)           11,218,138  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.13%              
(cost $33,222,609)         $ 46,571,660  

 

   

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

* — Non-income producing security.
b The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield as of June 30, 2017.

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

113


 

KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Alternative Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

      Principal        
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS — 2.98%     Amount     Value  
United States Treasury Notes — 2.98%              
0.875%, 08/15/2017#   $ 850,000   $ 849,921  
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS              
(cost $848,810)           849,921  
               

 

EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS — 20.34%     Shares        
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles — 20.34%              
iShares 1-3 Year Credit Bond ETF     27,000     2,843,370  
PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF     4,700     478,084  
SPDR Barclays Short Term Corporate Bond ETF#     24,000     735,360  
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF     21,700     1,736,868  
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS              
(cost $5,804,792)           5,793,682  
               
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 76.43%              
Money Market Funds — 4.88%              
Fidelity Institutional Government Portfolio — Class I, 0.81%#b     1,391,932     1,391,932  

 

      Principal        
      Amount        
U.S. Treasury Obligations — 71.55%              
United States Treasury Bills              
Maturity Date: 07/06/2017, Yield to Maturity 0.65%   $ 9,456,000     9,455,404  
Maturity Date: 07/13/2017, Yield to Maturity 0.69%     1,880,000     1,879,598  
Maturity Date: 08/03/2017, Yield to Maturity 0.85%     1,633,000     1,631,808  
Maturity Date: 08/10/2017, Yield to Maturity 0.87%     230,000     229,789  
Maturity Date: 08/17/2017, Yield to Maturity 0.81%     3,976,000     3,971,535  
Maturity Date: 08/24/2017, Yield to Maturity 0.86%     3,222,000     3,217,750  
            20,385,884  
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS              
(cost $21,777,829)           21,777,816  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.75%              
(cost $28,431,431)         $ 28,421,419  

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

114


 

KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Alternative Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

   

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

# — All or a portion of the securities have been committed as collateral for written option contracts.
b The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield as of June 30, 2017.
ETF — Exchange Traded Fund.

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

115


 

KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

      Principal        
CONVERTIBLE BONDS — 1.54%     Amount     Value  
Energy Transportation — 0.61%              
Cheniere Energy, Inc., 4.250%, 03/15/2045   $ 500,000   $ 347,500  
Real Estate — 0.93%              
Forest City Enterprises, Inc., 4.250%, 08/15/2018     446,000     522,656  
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS              
(cost $799,007)           870,156  
               
CORPORATE BONDS — 76.94%              
Broadcasting (except Internet) — 5.03%              
Cablevision Systems Corporation, 5.875%, 09/15/2022     200,000     210,750  
Sinclair Television Group, Inc., 5.375%, 04/01/2021     250,000     257,500  
Sirius XM Radio, Inc.              
5.750%, 08/01/2021, Acquired 02/28/2014-03/20/2014 at $772,428■     750,000     776,250  
4.625%, 05/15/2023, Acquired 04/11/2014-07/14/2015 at $1,013,522■     1,050,000     1,082,813  
TEGNA, Inc.              
5.125%, 10/15/2019     250,000     255,938  
5.125%, 07/15/2020     250,000     256,562  
            2,839,813  
Cable Distributor — 0.47%              
Altice Luxembourg SA, 7.750%, 05/15/2022,              
Acquired 07/02/2014 at $263,943■     250,000     265,625  
Chemical Manufacturing — 6.89%              
Ashland Inc., 4.750%, 08/15/2022     3,000,000     3,150,000  
The Chemours Company              
6.625%, 05/15/2023     474,000     503,625  
7.000%, 05/15/2025     214,000     234,330  
            3,887,955  
Construction of Buildings — 7.35%              
Lennar Corporation, 4.750%, 11/15/2022     1,960,000     2,089,850  
TRI Pointe Holdings, Inc., 4.375%, 06/15/2019     2,000,000     2,058,400  
            4,148,250  

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

116


 

KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

      Principal        
      Amount     Value  
E-Commerce — 1.74%              
IAC/InterActiveCorp, 4.750%, 12/15/2022^   $ 1,000,000   $ 985,000  
Energy Transportation — 1.84%              
ONEOK Inc., 4.250%, 02/01/2022     1,000,000     1,037,500  
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing — 0.44%              
Ball Corp., 5.250%, 07/01/2025     224,000     248,080  
Food Manufacturing — 8.52%              
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.              
4.625%, 11/01/2024, Acquired 02/15/2017 at $1,005,000■     1,000,000     1,035,000  
4.875%, 11/01/2026, Acquired 02/15/2017-03/09/2017 at $3,632,031■     3,625,000     3,774,531  
            4,809,531  
Gaming — 0.90%              
Wynn Las Vegas LLC, 4.250%, 05/30/2023,              
Acquired 07/02/2014-07/29/2014 at $489,942■     500,000     505,625  
Holding Company — 5.47%              
Icahn Enterprises, 5.875%, 02/01/2022     3,000,000     3,086,250  
Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) — 2.27%              
The Howard Hughes Corporation, 5.375%, 03/15/2025,              
Acquired 03/06/2017-03/07/2017 at $1,253,125■     1,250,000     1,281,250  
Mining (except Oil and Gas) — 2.74%              
Freeport-McMoRan Inc., 3.550%, 03/01/2022     1,100,000     1,036,398  
Teck Resources Limited, 4.750%, 01/15/2022     264,000     274,560  
Vulcan Materials Co., 7.500%, 06/15/2021     200,000     236,239  
            1,547,197  
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers — 6.51%              
Penske Automotive Group, Inc., 5.750%, 10/01/2022     3,550,000     3,674,250  
Oil and Gas Extraction — 4.17%              
Continental Resources, Inc., 5.000%, 09/15/2022     600,000     591,000  
Murphy Oil Corp., 4.700%, 12/01/2022     1,208,000     1,169,344  
QEP Resources, Inc.              
6.875%, 03/01/2021     250,000     260,625  
5.375%, 10/01/2022     120,000     116,100  
5.250%, 05/01/2023     230,000     218,500  
            2,355,569  

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, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

      Principal        
      Amount     Value  
Oil and Gas Service Company — 2.03%              
Ensco plc, 4.700%, 03/15/2021^   $ 600,000   $ 586,500  
Rowan Companies, Inc., 4.875%, 06/01/2022     600,000     559,500  
            1,146,000  
Publishing Industries (except Internet) — 0.47%              
Tribune Media Co., 5.875%, 07/15/2022     250,000     263,125  
Rail Transportation — 0.45%              
Florida East Coast Holdings Corporation, 6.750%, 05/01/2019,              
Acquired 07/09/2014 at $255,289■     250,000     256,506  
Real Estate — 8.27%              
Brookfield Residential Properties              
6.500%, 12/15/2020, Acquired 09/24/2014-03/20/2015 at $3,327,192■     3,250,000     3,363,750  
6.125%, 07/01/2022, Acquired 04/09/2015 at $103,750■     100,000     104,000  
6.375%, 05/15/2025, Acquired 06/19/2015 at $641,235     651,000     677,040  
Lamar Media Corp., 5.000%, 05/01/2023     500,000     522,500  
            4,667,290  
Satellite Telecommunications — 5.32%              
Dish DBS Corp., 4.625%, 07/15/2017     3,000,000     3,003,750  
Software and Services — 0.54%              
Nuance Communications, Inc., 5.375%, 08/15/2020,              
Acquired 03/27/2014-07/29/2014 at $303,782■     300,000     305,625  
Telecommunications — 4.15%              
CenturyLink, Inc., 5.800%, 03/15/2022     500,000     521,875  
Crown Castle International Corp., 4.875%, 04/15/2022     700,000     765,517  
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.              
6.500%, 06/15/2019     450,000     487,688  
7.625%, 06/15/2021     500,000     570,000  
            2,345,080  
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing — 1.37%              
Dana Holding Corp., 5.375%, 09/15/2021     250,000     257,344  
Lear Corp., 4.750%, 01/15/2023     500,000     517,386  
            774,730  
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS              
(cost $42,299,686)           43,434,001  

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, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

      Principal        
MUNICIPAL BONDS — 0.33%     Amount     Value  
Air Transportation — 0.33%              
Branson Missouri Regional Airport Transportation Development District              
6.000%, 07/01/2025a+   $ 2,000,000   $ 108,000  
6.000%, 07/01/2037a+     1,500,000     81,000  
TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS              
(cost $2,245,112)           189,000  

 

EXCHANGE TRADED NOTES — 0.01%     Shares        
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities — 0.01%              
VelocityShares Daily Inverse VIX Medium Term ETN*     100     7,026  
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED NOTES              
(cost $3,971)           7,026  
               
CLOSED-END FUNDS — 9.94%              
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles — 9.94%              
DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund^     18,900     390,285  
DoubleLine Opportunistic Credit Fund^     50,900     1,284,207  
Duff & Phelps Select Energy MLP Fund Inc.     400     2,836  
Nuveen Energy MLP Total Return Fund     400     5,284  
PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund     88,000     2,655,840  
PIMCO Income Opportunity Fund     9,000     241,650  
PIMCO Income Strategy Fund     10,000     118,100  
PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II     10,000     104,400  
Special Opportunities Fund Inc.     14,200     215,840  
Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp.     600     18,234  
Tortoise MLP Fund Inc.     1,400     27,006  
Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.^     19,200     504,576  
Western Asset/Claymore Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund     2,200     24,244  
Western Asset/Claymore Inflation-Linked Securities & Income Fund     1,600     18,080  
TOTAL CLOSED-END FUNDS              
(cost $5,785,320)           5,610,582  
               
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 10.71%              
Money Market Funds — 0.02%              
Fidelity Institutional Government Portfolio — Class I, 0.81%b     9,022     9,022  

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, 2017 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

      Principal        
      Amount     Value  
U.S. Treasury Obligations — 10.69%              
United States Treasury Bills              
Maturity Date: 08/03/2017, Yield to Maturity 0.85%   $ 4,492,000   $ 4,488,721  
Maturity Date: 08/10/2017, Yield to Maturity 0.86%     1,194,000     1,192,907  
Maturity Date: 08/17/2017, Yield to Maturity 0.80%     311,000     310,651  
Maturity Date: 08/24/2017, Yield to Maturity 0.84%     41,000     40,946  
            6,033,225  
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS              
(cost $6,042,005)           6,042,247  

 

INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH              
PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING — 2.26%     Shares        
Money Market Funds — 2.26%              
First American Government Obligations Fund — Class X, 0.88%b     1,274,050     1,274,050  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH THE CASH PROCEEDS              
FROM SECURITIES LENDING              
(cost $1,274,050)           1,274,050  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 101.73%              
(cost $58,449,151)         $ 57,427,062  

 

   

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, 2017. Total loaned securities had a market value of $1,250,633 at June 30, 2017. The remaining contractual maturities of all of the securities lending transactions were overnight and continuous.
Restricted security restricted to institutional investors (144a securities); the percentage of net assets comprised of 144a securities was 23.79%.
a Default or other conditions exist and the security is not presently accruing income.
+ — Security is considered illiquid. The aggregate value of such securities is $189,000 or 0.33% of net assets.
b The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield as of June 30, 2017.
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, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN     Contractsd     Value  
Equity Index              
S&P 500 Index              
Expiration: July 2017, Exercise Price: $2,340.00     1   $ 700  
Expiration: July 2017, Exercise Price: $2,350.00     6     2,100  
Expiration: July 2017, Exercise Price: $2,355.00     6     2,782  
Expiration: July 2017, Exercise Price: $2,360.00     6     2,228  
Expiration: July 2017, Exercise Price: $2,365.00     18     7,583  
Expiration: July 2017, Exercise Price: $2,370.00     9     8,430  
Expiration: July 2017, Exercise Price: $2,380.00     6     5,280  
TOTAL PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN              
(premiums received $41,246)         $ 29,103  

 

     
d    — 100 shares per contract.

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, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

      The Internet     The Global  
      Portfolio     Portfolio  
ASSETS:              
Investments, at value(1)(2)   $ 125,635,685   $ 8,750,531  
Cash         690  
Receivable for contributed capital     4,230     55,006  
Receivable for investments sold     19,514      
Dividends and interest receivable     3     14,810  
Prepaid expenses and other assets     40,522     3,818  
Total Assets     125,699,954     8,824,855  
LIABILITIES:              
Payable to Adviser     126,357     9,057  
Payable to Trustees     3,201     221  
Payable to Chief Compliance Officer     151     9  
Payable for collateral received for securities loaned     4,050,600     561  
Payable for withdrawn capital     60,057     11,997  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities     27,537     14,272  
Total Liabilities     4,267,903     36,117  
Net Assets   $ 121,432,051   $ 8,788,738  
(1) Cost of investments   $ 76,344,682   $ 7,007,522  
(2) Includes loaned securities with a market value of   $ 3,869,100   $ 551  

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, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

      The Paradigm     The Medical  
      Portfolio     Portfolio  
ASSETS:              
Investments, at value              
Unaffiliated issuers(1)   $ 517,349,247   $ 21,070,862  
Affiliated issuers(2)     173,604,923      
Total investments, at value(3)(4)     690,954,170     21,070,862  
Cash     134,773      
Receivable for contributed capital     646,835     1,289  
Receivable for investments sold     1,001,359      
Dividends and interest receivable     107,103     37,531  
Prepaid expenses and other assets     88,102     1,830  
Total Assets     692,932,342     21,111,512  
LIABILITIES:              
Payable to Adviser     712,397     21,440  
Payable to Trustees     20,410     569  
Payable to Chief Compliance Officer     1,367     28  
Payable for collateral received for securities loaned     2,721,838     209,975  
Payable for withdrawn capital     521,385     6,616  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities     122,089     15,296  
Total Liabilities     4,099,486     253,924  
Net Assets   $ 688,832,856   $ 20,857,588  
(1) Unaffiliated issuers cost   $ 322,000,202   $ 14,724,778  
(2) Affiliated issuers cost     62,590,722      
(3) Total issuers cost   $ 384,590,924   $ 14,724,778  
(4) Includes loaned securities with a market value of   $ 2,640,865   $ 199,970  

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, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

      The Small Cap     The Market  
      Opportunities     Opportunities  
      Portfolio     Portfolio  
ASSETS:              
Investments, at value(1)(2)   $ 167,327,369   $ 46,571,660  
Receivable for contributed capital     6,611     1,806  
Receivable for investments sold     15,730     13,135  
Dividends and interest receivable     239,866     22,520  
Prepaid expenses and other assets     17,841     14,933  
Total Assets     167,607,417     46,624,054  
LIABILITIES:              
Payable to Adviser     168,552     48,111  
Payable to Trustees     4,909     1,225  
Payable to Chief Compliance Officer     331     58  
Payable for collateral received for securities loaned     3,356,328      
Payable for withdrawn capital     78,450     44,894  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities     42,864     18,325  
Total Liabilities     3,651,434     112,613  
Net Assets   $ 163,955,983   $ 46,511,441  
(1) Cost of investments   $ 169,215,298   $ 33,222,609  
(2) Includes loaned securities with a market value of   $ 3,193,504   $  

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

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Statements of Assets & Liabilities — (Continued)
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

            The Multi-  
      The Alternative     Disciplinary  
      Income     Income  
      Portfolio     Portfolio  
ASSETS:              
Investments, at value(1)(2)   $ 28,421,419   $ 57,427,062  
Cash at broker     172,769     6,623  
Receivable for contributed capital     22,610     158,686  
Dividends and interest receivable     3,502     563,218  
Prepaid expenses and other assets     823     11,398  
Total Assets     28,621,123     58,166,987  
LIABILITIES:              
Written options, at value(3)     29,103      
Payable to Adviser     21,421     58,362  
Payable to Trustees     792     1,764  
Payable to Chief Compliance Officer     43     179  
Payable for securities purchased         347,681  
Payable for collateral received for securities loaned         1,274,050  
Payable for withdrawn capital     59,986     9,749  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities     16,305     25,209  
Total Liabilities     127,650     1,716,994  
Net Assets   $ 28,493,473   $ 56,449,993  
(1) Cost of investments   $ 28,431,431   $ 58,449,151  
(2) Includes loaned securities with a market value of   $   $ 1,250,633  
(3) Premiums received   $ 41,246   $  

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, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

      The Internet     The Global  
      Portfolio     Portfolio  
INVESTMENT INCOME:              
Dividends†   $ 37,749   $ 19,946  
Interest     137,688     10,752  
Income from securities lending     49,674     4,240  
Total investment income     225,111     34,938  
EXPENSES:              
Investment advisory fees     718,485     50,035  
Administration fees     27,696     2,347  
Professional fees     9,076     4,450  
Fund accounting fees     12,490     3,001  
Trustees’ fees     6,433     446  
Chief Compliance Officer fees     1,095     81  
Custodian fees and expenses     7,061     4,087  
Registration fees     18     1  
Other expenses     2,526     152  
Total expenses     784,880     64,600  
Net investment loss     (559,769 )   (29,662 )
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS:              
Net realized gain on:              
Investments and foreign currency     4,291,761     41,006  
Net change in unrealized appreciation of:              
Investments and foreign currency     11,088,321     660,799  
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments     15,380,082     701,805  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   $ 14,820,313   $ 672,143  
† Net of foreign taxes withheld of:   $   $ 2,603  

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, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

      The Paradigm     The Medical  
      Portfolio     Portfolio  
INVESTMENT INCOME:              
Dividends†   $ 1,225,685   $ 296,259  
Interest     278,908     569  
Income from securities lending     108,799     4,282  
Dividends from affiliated issuer     855,031      
Total investment income     2,468,423     301,110  
EXPENSES:              
Investment advisory fees     4,798,171     129,234  
Administration fees     191,094     5,211  
Professional fees     39,293     4,982  
Fund accounting fees     85,915     3,045  
Trustees’ fees     45,160     1,150  
Chief Compliance Officer fees     8,117     196  
Custodian fees and expenses     54,890     3,090  
Registration fees     116     4  
Other expenses     17,340     509  
Total expenses     5,240,096     147,421  
Net investment income (loss)     (2,771,673 )   153,689  
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS:              
Net realized gain on:              
Investments and foreign currency     10,907,719     1,483,503  
Affiliated issuer     11,797,477      
Net change in unrealized appreciation of:              
Investments and foreign currency     30,156,770     173,909  
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments     52,861,966     1,657,412  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   $ 50,090,293   $ 1,811,101  
† Net of foreign taxes withheld of:   $ 69,287   $ 15,650  

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, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

      The Small Cap     The Market  
      Opportunities     Opportunities  
      Portfolio     Portfolio  
INVESTMENT INCOME:              
Dividends†   $ 758,970   $ 147,949  
Interest     34,407     31,295  
Income from securities lending     93,548     16,284  
Total investment income     886,925     195,528  
EXPENSES:              
Investment advisory fees     1,155,211     274,576  
Administration fees     46,062     10,842  
Professional fees     12,513     6,050  
Fund accounting fees     21,410     5,983  
Trustees’ fees     10,806     2,498  
Chief Compliance Officer fees     1,938     438  
Custodian fees and expenses     21,145     6,794  
Registration fees     31     6  
Other expenses     4,336     913  
Total expenses     1,273,452     308,100  
Net investment loss     (386,527 )   (112,572 )
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS:              
Net realized gain (loss) on:              
Investments and foreign currency     14,404,999     (301,358 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:              
Investments and foreign currency     (7,574,539 )   3,916,043  
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments     6,830,460     3,614,685  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   $ 6,443,933   $ 3,502,113  
† Net of foreign taxes withheld of:   $ 37,774   $ 10,662  

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, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

            The Multi-  
      The Alternative     Disciplinary  
      Income     Income  
      Portfolio     Portfolio  
INVESTMENT INCOME:              
Dividends   $ 42,402   $ 228,661  
Interest     76,967     1,566,130  
Income from securities lending         35,638  
Total investment income     119,369     1,830,429  
EXPENSES:              
Investment advisory fees     127,507     475,296  
Administration fees     7,943     20,410  
Professional fees     5,351     7,753  
Fund accounting fees     4,073     14,806  
Trustees’ fees     1,601     4,584  
Chief Compliance Officer fees     280     874  
Custodian fees and expenses     2,995     6,575  
Registration fees     4     14  
Other expenses     621     2,063  
Total expenses     150,375     532,375  
Net investment income (loss)     (31,006 )   1,298,054  
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS:              
Net realized gain on:              
Investments and foreign currency     3,182     466,501  
Written option contracts expired or closed     560,578     4,586  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:              
Investments and foreign currency     24,770     660,468  
Written option contracts     (204,413 )   (4,542 )
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments     384,117     1,127,013  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   $ 353,111   $ 2,425,067  

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

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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

    The Internet Portfolio   The Global Portfolio  
      For the     For the     For the     For the  
      Period Ended     Year Ended     Period Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     June 30, 2017     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)     2016     (Unaudited)     2016  
OPERATIONS:                          
Net investment loss   $ (559,769 ) $ (1,372,003 ) $ (29,662 ) $ (30,779 )
Net realized gain on sale of investments and foreign currency     4,291,761     13,023,048     41,006     111,901  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency     11,088,321     (8,519,309 )   660,799     855,533  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     14,820,313     3,131,736     672,143     936,655  
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS:                          
Contributions     925,970     72,053     1,446,518     631,868  
Withdrawals     (6,944,007 )   (16,820,631 )   (871,974 )   (760,370 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from beneficial interest transactions     (6,018,037 )   (16,748,578 )   574,544     (128,502 )
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     8,802,276     (13,616,842 )   1,246,687     808,153  
NET ASSETS:                          
Beginning of period     112,629,775     126,246,617     7,542,051     6,733,898  
End of period   $ 121,432,051   $ 112,629,775   $ 8,788,738   $ 7,542,051  

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

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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)

 

    The Paradigm Portfolio   The Medical Portfolio  
    For the   For the   For the   For the  
    Period Ended   Year Ended   Period Ended   Year Ended  
    June 30, 2017   December 31,   June 30, 2017   December 31,  
    (Unaudited)   2016   (Unaudited)   2016  
OPERATIONS:                          
Net investment income (loss)   $ (2,771,673 ) $ (6,404,781 ) $ 153,689   $ 159,899  
Net realized gain on sale of investments and foreign currency     22,705,196     81,936,102     1,483,503     1,823,092  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency     30,156,770     63,009,898     173,909     (4,346,253 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     50,090,293     138,541,219     1,811,101     (2,363,262 )
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS:                          
Contributions     1,729,538     56,523,799     87,153     706,562  
Withdrawals     (199,136,546 )   (207,335,022 )   (2,734,022 )   (5,789,417 )
Net decrease in net assets resulting from beneficial interest transactions     (197,407,008 )   (150,811,223 )   (2,646,869 )   (5,082,855 )
Total decrease in net assets     (147,316,715 )   (12,270,004 )   (835,768 )   (7,446,117 )
NET ASSETS:                          
Beginning of period     836,149,571     848,419,575     21,693,356     29,139,473  
End of period   $ 688,832,856   $ 836,149,571   $ 20,857,588   $ 21,693,356  

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

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KINETICS PORTFOLIOS TRUST — MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)

 

    The Small Cap   The Market  
    Opportunities Portfolio   Opportunities Portfolio  
      For the     For the     For the     For the  
      Period Ended     Year Ended     Period Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     June 30, 2017     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)     2016     (Unaudited)     2016  
OPERATIONS:                          
Net investment loss   $ (386,527 ) $ (1,501,155 ) $ (112,572 ) $ (292,722 )
Net realized gain (loss) on sale of investments and foreign currency     14,404,999     3,399,767     (301,358 )   2,288,438  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency     (7,574,539 )   41,392,916     3,916,043     5,652,984  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     6,443,933     43,291,528     3,502,113     7,648,700  
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS:                          
Contributions     199,343     3,378,417     1,537,307     1,669,526  
Withdrawals     (47,885,992 )   (61,584,399 )   (2,111,153 )   (7,920,328 )
Net decrease in net assets resulting from beneficial interest transactions     (47,686,649 )   (58,205,982 )   (573,846 )   (6,250,802 )
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (41,242,716 )   (14,914,454 )   2,928,267     1,397,898  
NET ASSETS:                          
Beginning of period     205,198,699     220,113,153     43,583,174     42,185,276  
End of period   $ 163,955,983   $ 205,198,699   $ 46,511,441   $ 43,583,174  

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

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    The Alternative   The Multi-Disciplinary  
    Income Portfolio   Income Portfolio  
      For the     For the     For the     For the  
      Period Ended     Year Ended     Period Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     June 30, 2017     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)     2016     (Unaudited)     2016  
OPERATIONS:                          
Net investment income (loss)   $ (31,006 ) $ (43,546 ) $ 1,298,054   $ 3,682,129  
Net realized gain (loss) on sale of investments, foreign currency and written options and distributions received from other investment companies     563,760     977,751     471,087     (921,284 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, foreign currency and written options     (179,643 )   76,212     655,926     5,856,332  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     353,111     1,010,417     2,425,067     8,617,177  
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS:                          
Contributions     4,060,233     8,604,731     7,309,881     15,622,153  
Withdrawals     (3,961,880 )   (9,431,198 )   (53,059,057 )   (14,931,782 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from beneficial interest transactions     98,353     (826,467 )   (45,749,176 )   690,371  
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     451,464     183,950     (43,324,109 )   9,307,548  
NET ASSETS:                          
Beginning of period     28,042,009     27,858,059     99,774,102     90,466,554  
End of period   $ 28,493,473   $ 28,042,009   $ 56,449,993   $ 99,774,102  

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

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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, The Alternative Income 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

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positioned to reduce their costs, extend the reach of their distribution channels 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 utilize 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, including exchange-traded funds, 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. Futures, options on futures and swap contracts that are listed or traded on a national securities exchange, commodities exchange, contract market or over-the-counter markets and are freely transferable will be 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,

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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 a composite option price is not available, then a quote provided by one of the authorized pricing vendors will be used. If neither a composite price or quote from an authorized pricing provider is available, and it is the day of expiration or post-expiration, expiring options will be priced at intrinsic value. Non-exchange-traded options for which over-the-counter quotations are not readily available are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked quotations. Debt obligations (including convertible securities) that are either investment grade or below investment grade and irrespective of days to maturity 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. Certain instruments, such as repurchase agreements and demand notes, do not have values from third parties and are valued at amortized cost. Investments in registered open-end investment companies (including money market funds), other than exchange-traded funds are valued at their reported net asset value (“NAV”).

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, 2017, 0.08% and 0.00% of the net assets of The Internet Portfolio and The Paradigm Portfolio, respectively, were fair valued securities. The other Master Portfolios did not hold any fair valued securities at June 30, 2017.

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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 unencumbered, 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.

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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 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. The 144A securities have been deemed to be liquid by the Master Portfolios Advisor under the supervision of the Board of Trustees. At June 30, 2017, the following Master Portfolios held securities restricted to institutional investors (144A Securities):

 

            Percentage of  
      Market Value     Net Assets  
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio   $ 13,428,015     23.79 %
                 

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, 2017, the following Master Portfolios held illiquid securities:

 

            Percentage of  
      Market Value     Net Assets  
The Internet Portfolio   $ 92,740     0.08 %
The Paradigm Portfolio     *   0.00 %
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio     189,000     0.33 %
                 

 

     
* Amount is less than $0.50.

 

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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.

Significant Investments
The Portfolios may invest a greater percentage of their assets in one or more individual securities at any time. The greater percentage of assets in individual securities (not including short-term investments) expose the Portfolios to the risk of unanticipated industry conditions, the risks particular to a single company or security, and the risk of potentially lower liquidity. At June 30, 2017, The Paradigm Portfolio, The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio and The Market Opportunities Portfolio invested approximately 24%, 22% and 19% of their respective net assets in individual securities.

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

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instruments and attempt to maintain a stable net asset value. While the risk is low, these funds may lose value.

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, 2017, open tax years include the tax years ended December 31, 2013, through 2016. 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 accretion of discounts on the effective interest method. Other

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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.

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-month period ended June 30, 2017, Master Portfolios incurred the following expenses pursuant to the Agreements:

 

    Investment Advisory Fees
The Internet Portfolio   $ 718,485  
The Global Portfolio     50,035  
The Paradigm Portfolio     4,798,171  
The Medical Portfolio     129,234  
The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio     1,155,211  
The Market Opportunities Portfolio     274,576  
The Alternative Income Portfolio     127,507  
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio     475,296  
           

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2017, 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 Portfolio Trust

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Trust held on March 23, 2017, 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

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Agreements, the Board of Trustees, including all of the Independent Trustees, considered, among; (1) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Adviser including, but not limited to, a review of the complexity of the services provided and whether the services are provided in a satisfactory and efficient manner; (2) the performance of the Funds over the one-, three-, five-and ten-year periods, as applicable ended December 31, 2016, and as compared to the relevant Lipper peer group, as well as the performance of the Funds as compared to their respective benchmark indices; (3) the contractual and actual compensation paid under the Agreements as compared to the compensation for the funds in the relevant peer group; (4) the expense ratios of the Funds, after expense waivers, as compared to expense ratios for relevant peer groups, along with relevant alternative methods to calculate fee structures; (5) the experience and qualifications of the Adviser’s personnel and the Adviser’s portfolio management capabilities and investment methodologies; (6) the extent to which economies of scale are relevant given the current asset size and current asset growth potential; (7) the financial condition of the Adviser; (8) the cost of services provided by the Adviser and the Adviser’s profitability from each Fund for the year ended December 31, 2016; (9) the “fall-out” benefits to the Adviser and its affiliates from the relationship with the Companies; (10) the Adviser’s operations, compliance program and policies with respect to the Code of Ethics; (11) that each Fund and each Portfolio is designed for long-term investors; and (12) the policies and procedures that are in place to address, among other things, informational and cyber-related security.

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.

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5. Securities Transactions

Purchases and sales of investment securities, other than short-term investments and short-term options, for the six-month period ended June 30, 2017, were as follows:

 

    Purchases   Sales  
    U.S.         U.S.        
    Government     Other   Government     Other  
The Internet Portfolio   $   $ 164,681   $   $ 7,962,049   
The Global Portfolio         515,452         165,110  
The Paradigm Portfolio         1,744,654         77,132,689  
The Medical Portfolio                 2,338,981  
The Small Cap                          
Opportunities Portfolio         8,632,976         42,146,508  
The Market Opportunities                          
Portfolio
        78,433         852,296  
The Alternative Income Portfolio         4,785     700,000     5,242,750  
The Multi-Disciplinary                          
Income Portfolio         7,066,593         48,572,873  

As of December 31, 2016, the cost of investments and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

 

      Internet     Global     Paradigm     Medical  
Tax Cost of Investments   $ 76,134,089   $ 6,496,774   $ 574,072,640   $ 16,997,502  
Unrealized Appreciation     38,337,797     1,552,631     329,581,363     8,060,850  
Unrealized Depreciation     (360,769 )   (504,883 )   (63,231,143 )   (1,955,486 )
Net Unrealized Appreciation   $ 37,977,028   $ 1,047,748   $ 266,350,220   $ 6,105,364  

 

                        Multi-  
      Small Cap     Market     Alternative     Disciplinary  
      Opportunities     Opportunities     Income     Income  
Tax Cost of Investments   $ 208,890,387   $ 34,379,968   $ 28,252,041   $ 103,056,207  
Unrealized Appreciation     62,473,919     15,396,641     238,277     2,391,599  
Unrealized Depreciation     (61,176,626 )   (6,465,611 )   (273,061 )   (3,407,393 )
Net Unrealized Appreciation                          
(Depreciation)   $ 1,297,293   $ 8,931,030   $ (34,784 ) $ (1,015,794 )

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For the six-month period ended June 30, 2017, the Master Portfolios wrote the following options:

 

      Number of     Premium  
      Contracts     Amount  
The Alternative Income Portfolio              
Outstanding at January 1, 2017     791   $ 291,088  
Options Written     368     328,016  
Options Exercised          
Options Expired     (718 )   (235,504 )
Options Closed     (389 )   (342,354 )
Outstanding at June 30, 2017     52   $ 41,246  
               
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio              
Outstanding at January 1, 2017     20   $ 4,586  
Options Written          
Options Exercised          
Options Expired     (20 )   (4,586 )
Options Closed          
Outstanding at June 30, 2017       $  

6. Portfolio Securities Loaned

As of June 30, 2017, 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. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities within the standard time period for settlement of securities transactions. As the securities loans are subject to termination by the Funds or the borrower at any time, the remaining maturities of the outstanding securities lending transactions are considered to be overnight and continuous. The value

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 of the securities on loan and the value of the related collateral at June 30, 2017, were as follows:

 

      Securities     Collateral  
The Internet Portfolio   $ 3,869,100   $ 4,050,600  
The Global Portfolio     551     561  
The Paradigm Portfolio     2,640,865     2,721,838  
The Medical Portfolio     199,970     209,975  
The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio     3,193,504     3,356,328  
The Market Opportunities Portfolio          
The Alternative Income Portfolio          
The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio     1,250,633     1,274,050  

7. Selected Financial Highlights

Financial highlights for the Master Portfolios were as follows:

 

    The Internet Portfolio  
      For the     For the     For the     For the     For the     For the  
      Period Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)     2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  
Total Return*     13.85 %(2)   3.09 %   (4.95 )%   0.28 %   44.75 %   23.76 %
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:     1.37 %(1)   1.37 %   1.35 %   1.34 %   1.37 %   1.37 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss)to average net assets:     (0.97 )%(1)   (1.18 )%   (1.05 )%   (0.90 )%   (0.84 )%   0.16 %
Portfolio turnover rate     0 %   2 %   1 %   1 %   8 %   9 %

 

    The Global Portfolio  
      For the     For the     For the     For the     For the     For the  
      Period Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)     2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  
Total Return*     8.77 %(2)   14.13 %   (14.13 )%   (12.10 )%   28.25 %   22.78 %
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:     1.61 %(1)   1.66 %   1.69 %   1.60 %   1.73 %   1.77 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:     (0.74 )%(1)   (0.44 )%   (0.59 )%   (0.52 )%   (0.12 )%   0.40 %
Portfolio turnover rate     3 %   11 %   16 %   14 %   15 %   23 %

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    The Paradigm Portfolio  
      For the     For the     For the     For the     For the     For the  
      Period Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)     2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  
Total Return*     7.18 %(2)   20.72 %   (8.04 )%   (0.48 )%   44.36 %   22.06 %
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:     1.37 %(1)   1.37 %   1.35 %   1.33 %   1.35 %   1.36 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:     (0.72 )%(1)   (0.84 )%   (0.63 )%   (0.72 )%   (0.23 )%   0.50 %
Portfolio turnover rate     0 %   2 %   2 %   7 %   4 %   6 %

 

    The Medical Portfolio  
      For the     For the     For the     For the     For the     For the  
      Period Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)     2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  
Total Return*     9.09 %(2)   (8.04 )%   6.58 %   16.42 %   49.23 %   8.81 %
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:     1.43 %(1)   1.42 %   1.40 %   1.41 %   1.41 %   1.44 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:     1.49 %(1)   0.66 %   0.24 %   0.44 %   (0.02 )%   1.62 %
Portfolio turnover rate     0 %   0 %   12 %   3 %   12 %   0 %

 

    The Small Cap Opportunities Portfolio  
      For the     For the     For the     For the     For the     For the  
      Period Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)     2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  
Total Return*     4.35 %(2)   24.67 %   (11.97 )%   (6.98 )%   59.69 %   26.94 %
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:     1.38 %(1)   1.36 %   1.35 %   1.34 %   1.35 %   1.44 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:     (0.42 )%(1)   (0.75 )%   (0.65 )%   (0.59 )%   0.01 %   0.27 %
Portfolio turnover rate     5 %   4 %   2 %   19 %   6 %   22 %

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    The Market Opportunities Portfolio  
      For the     For the     For the     For the     For the     For the  
      Period Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)     2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  
Total Return*     8.13 %(2)   20.68 %   (8.87 )%   (5.30 )%   46.98 %   17.73 %
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:     1.40 %(1)   1.41 %   1.40 %   1.39 %   1.40 %   1.43 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:     (0.51 )%(1)   (0.73 )%   (0.66 )%   (0.30 )%   0.27 %   0.44 %
Portfolio turnover rate     0 %   5 %   2 %   18 %   21 %   26 %

 

    The Alternative Income Portfolio  
      For the     For the     For the     For the     For the     For the  
      Period Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)     2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  
Total Return*     1.21 %(2)   3.85 %   2.73 %   1.23 %   4.92 %   10.05 %
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:     1.06 %(1)   1.10 %   1.16 %   1.22 %   1.25 %   1.49 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:     (0.22 )%(1)   (0.16 )%   (0.20 )%   (0.40 )%   (0.54 )%   1.99 %
Portfolio turnover rate     0 %   1 %   6 %   17 %   19 %   56 %

 

    The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio  
      For the     For the     For the     For the     For the     For the  
      Period Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
      June 30, 2017     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,  
      (Unaudited)     2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  
Total Return*     3.59 %(2)   10.52 %   (2.05 )%   2.58 %   4.39 %   15.42 %
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:     1.40 %(1)   1.38 %   1.37 %   1.37 %   1.39 %   1.45 %
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets:     3.41 %(1)   4.13 %   3.50 %   3.06 %   1.87 %   3.23 %
Portfolio turnover rate     10 %   9 %   10 %   35 %   54 %   41 %

 

     
* The returns are calculated by adjusting the corresponding No-Load Feeder returns by Feeder expenses and reimbursements.
(1) Annualized.
(2) Not annualized.

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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.

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.

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The Internet Portfolio
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value The Internet Portfolio’s net assets as of June 30, 2017:

 

Assets^     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Common Stocks   $ 68,349,605   $ 2,604,914 (1) $ 92,740 (2) $ 71,047,259  
Escrow Notes             *   *
Closed-End Funds     217,920             217,920  
Short-Term Investments     970     50,318,936         50,319,906  
Investments Purchased with the Cash                          
Proceeds from Securities Lending     4,050,600             4,050,600  
Total Investments in Securities   $ 72,619,095   $ 52,923,850   $ 92,740   $ 125,635,685  

 

     
(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   $ 1,560  
Cable Distributor     2,598,139  
Telecommunications     5,215  
    $ 2,604,914  

 

(2) The Common Stocks Level 3 balance consists of the market value of the associated Level 3 investment in the following industry:

 

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and        
Other Financial Investments and Related Activities   $ 92,740  

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2017, there were no transfers into or out of Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3.

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, 2016   $ 26,368  
Accrued discounts/premiums      
Realized gain (loss)      
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     66,372  
Net purchases and/or acquisitions      
Net sales and/or write-offs      
Transfer in and/or out of Level 3      
Balance as of June 30, 2017   $ 92,740  

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      Fair Value at     Valuation   Unobservable        
Description     6/30/2017     Techniques   Input     Range  
Common Stocks   $ 320.90     Accreting or   No active   $ 76.33-$400.94  
            amortizing the   market        
            premium or discount            
            until maturity of the            
            restriction period.            
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, 2017:

Assets^     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Common Stocks   $ 4,548,949   $ 779,841 (1) $   $ 5,328,790  
Preferred Stocks         6,695         6,695  
Corporate Bonds         31,106         31,106  
Warrants     2,836     4,744         7,580  
Short-Term Investments     1,440     3,374,359         3,375,799  
Investments Purchased with the Cash                          
Proceeds from Securities Lending     561             561  
Total Investments in Securities   $ 4,553,786   $ 4,196,745   $   $ 8,750,531  

 

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

 

Asset Management   $ 240,401  
Cable Distributor     8,719  
Holding Company     330,000  
Other Information Services     892  
Publishing Industries (except Internet)     619  
Real Estate     199,210  
    $ 779,841  
Transfers out of Level 1 into Level 2
  $ 1,511  

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.

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2017, there were no investments in Level 3 securities. 

     
^ See Portfolio of Investments for breakout of investments by industry classification.

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The Paradigm Portfolio
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value The Paradigm Portfolio’s net assets as of June 30, 2017:

 

Assets^     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Common Stocks   $ 616,921,057   $ 27,010,603 (1) $   $ 643,931,660  
Preferred Stocks         2,821         2,821  
Escrow Notes             *   *
Closed-End Funds     2,065             2,065  
Warrants         2,005         2,005  
Short-Term Investments         44,293,781         44,293,781  
Investments Purchased with the Cash                          
Proceeds from Securities Lending     2,721,838             2,721,838  
Total Investments in Securities   $ 619,644,960   $ 71,309,210   $ * $ 690,954,170  

 

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

 

Asset Management   $ 19,422,469  
Holding Company     1,680,000  
Oil and Gas Extraction     4,301,965  
Real Estate     1,606,169  
    $ 27,010,603  
Transfers out of Level 1 into Level 2   $ 1,680,000  

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.

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2017, there were no transfers into or out of Level 3.

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, 2016   $ *
Accrued discounts/premiums      
Realized gain (loss)      
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      
Net purchases and/or acquisitions      
Net sales and/or write-offs      
Transfer in and/or out of Level 3      
Balance as of June 30, 2017   $ *

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      Fair Value at     Valuation   Unobservable        
Description     6/30/17     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 Medical Portfolio
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value The Medical Portfolio’s net assets as of June 30, 2017:

 

Assets^     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Common Stocks   $ 20,640,488   $   $   $ 20,640,488  
Rights     9,270             9,270  
Short-Term Investments     283     210,846         211,129  
Investments Purchased with the Cash                          
Proceeds from Securities Lending     209,975             209,975  
Total Investments in Securities   $ 20,860,016   $ 210,846   $   $ 21,070,862  

 

Transfers out of Level 2 into Level 1   $ 3,366  

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.

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2017, there were no investments in Level 3 securities.

 

     
^ See Portfolio of Investments for breakout of investments by industry classification.

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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, 2017:

 

Assets^     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Common Stocks   $ 133,660,851   $ 25,032,054 (1) $   $ 158,692,905  
Preferred Stocks         675,129         675,129  
Warrants         478,678         478,678  
Short-Term Investments     839     4,123,490         4,124,329  
Investments Purchased with the Cash                          
Proceeds from Securities Lending     3,356,328             3,356,328  
Total Investments in Securities   $ 137,018,018   $ 30,309,351   $   $ 167,327,369  

 

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

 

Asset Management   $ 12,245,925  
Publishing Industries (except Internet)     166,782  
Real Estate     12,452,067  
Telecommunications     167,280  
    $ 25,032,054  
         
Transfers out of Level 1 into Level 2   $ 166,782  

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.

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2017, there were no investments in Level 3 securities. 

     
^ See Portfolio of Investments for breakout of investments by industry classification.

 

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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, 2017:

 

Assets^     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Common Stocks   $ 29,900,142   $ 5,186,175 (1) $   $ 35,086,317  
Preferred Stocks         153,816         153,816  
Corporate Bonds         4,331         4,331  
Warrants         109,058         109,058  
Short-Term Investments     581     11,217,557         11,218,138  
Total Investments in Securities   $ 29,900,723   $ 16,670,937   $   $ 46,571,660  

 

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

 

Asset Management   $ 3,637,896  
Real Estate     1,548,279  
    $ 5,186,175  

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2017, there were no transfers into or out of Level 1, Level 2, or investments in Level 3 securities.

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, 2016   $ *
Accrued discounts/premiums      
Realized gain (loss)      
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      
Net purchases and/or acquisitions      
Net sales and/or write-offs     *
Transfer in and or out of Level 3      
Balance as of June 30, 2017   $  

 

     
^ See Portfolio of Investments for breakout of investments by industry classification.
* Amount is less than $0.50.

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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, 2017:

 

Assets^     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
U.S. Treasury Obligations   $   $ 849,921   $   $ 849,921  
Exchange Traded Funds     5,793,682             5,793,682  
Short-Term Investments     1,391,932     20,385,884         21,777,816  
Total Investments in Securities   $ 7,185,614   $ 21,235,805   $   $ 28,421,419  
                           
Liabilities                          
Put Options Written   $   $ 29,103   $   $ 29,103  

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2017, 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.

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, 2017:

 

Assets^     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Convertible Bonds   $   $ 870,156   $   $ 870,156  
Corporate Bonds         43,434,001         43,434,001  
Municipal Bonds         189,000         189,000  
Exchange Traded Notes     7,026             7,026  
Closed-End Funds     5,610,582             5,610,582  
Short-Term Investments     9,022     6,033,225         6,042,247  
Investments Purchased with the Cash                          
Proceeds from Securities Lending     1,274,050             1,274,050  
Total Investments in Securities   $ 6,900,680   $ 50,526,382   $   $ 57,427,062  

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2017, 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.

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9. Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Master Portfolios have adopted authoritative standards regarding disclosure of 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 following is a summary of the fair value and location of derivative instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2017:

 

            Statement of Assets & Liabilities  
      Derivative
Equity Contracts
    Liability
 Description
    Liability
 Fair Value
 
The Alternative Income Portfolio     Put Options     Written options,        
      Written     at value   $ 29,103  

The following is a summary of the transactions in and effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the six-month period ended June 30, 2017:

 

            Statement of Operations  
                  Change in Unrealized  
      Derivative Equity Contracts     Realized Gain (Loss)   Appreciation (Depreciation)  
The Global Portfolio     Purchased Put Options   $ 4,137   $ 3,844  
The Paradigm Portfolio     Purchased Put Options     23,953     22,283  
The Market Opportu-                    
nities Portfolio     Purchased Put Options     8,014     7,458  
The Alternative                    
Income Portfolio     Put Options Written     560,578     (204,413 )
The Multi-Disciplinary                    
Income Portfolio     Put Options Written     4,586     (4,542 )

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The following is a summary of the volume of derivative instrument activity during the six-month period ended June 30, 2017:

 

            Number of           Average  
            Contracts     Premiums     Quarterly  
            Purchased or     Paid or     Market  
      Derivative Equity Contracts     Written     Received     Value  
The Global Portfolio     Purchased Put Options       $   $ *
The Paradigm Portfolio     Purchased Put Options             *
The Market Opportu-                          
nities Portfolio     Purchased Put Options             *
The Alternative                          
Income Portfolio     Put Options Written     368   $ 328,016   $ 25,616  
The Multi-Disciplinary                          
Income Portfolio     Put Options Written             *

     
* The Global Portfolio, The Paradigm Portfolio and The Market Opportunities Portfolio had purchased put options at December 31, 2016 that closed before January 31, 2017. Since there were no options in the portfolios at each of the month ends of the period, the average quarterly market value for each portfolio is $0. The Multi-Disciplinary Income Portfolio had written put options at December 31, 2016 which expired before January 31, 2017. Since there were no options in the portfolio at each of the month ends of the period, the average quarterly market value is $0.

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 prearranged 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

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threshold depending on the counterparty and the type of Master Netting Arrangement.

 

            Gross
Amounts
    Net
Amounts
Presented
    Gross Amounts not Offset
in the Statement of
Assets & Liabilities
       
      Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities
    Offset in the
Statement
of Assets &
Liabilities
    in the
Statement
of Assets &
Liabilities
    Financial
Instruments
    Collateral
Pledged
(Received)
    Net
Amount
 
The Internet Portfolio                                      
Securities Lending   $ 4,050,600   $   $ 4,050,600   $ 4,050,600   $   $  
    $ 4,050,600   $   $ 4,050,600   $ 4,050,600   $   $  
The Global Portfolio                                      
Securities Lending   $ 561   $   $ 561   $ 561   $   $  
    $ 561   $   $ 561   $ 561   $   $  
The Paradigm Portfolio                                      
Securities Lending   $ 2,721,838   $   $ 2,721,838   $ 2,721,838   $   $  
    $ 2,721,838   $   $ 2,721,838   $ 2,721,838   $   $  
The Medical Portfolio                                      
Securities Lending   $ 209,975   $   $ 209,975   $ 209,975   $   $  
    $ 209,975   $   $ 209,975   $ 209,975   $   $  
The Small Cap                                      
Opportunities Portfolio                                      
Securities Lending   $ 3,356,328   $   $ 3,356,328   $ 3,356,328   $   $  
    $ 3,356,328   $   $ 3,356,328   $ 3,356,328   $   $  
The Alternative                                      
Income Portfolio                                      
Written Options   $ 29,103   $   $ 29,103   $   $ 29,103   $  
    $ 29,103   $   $ 29,103   $   $ 29,103   $  
The Multi-Disciplinary                                      
Income Portfolio                                      
Securities Lending   $ 1,274,050   $   $ 1,274,050   $ 1,274,050   $   $  
    $ 1,274,050   $   $ 1,274,050   $ 1,274,050   $   $  

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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, 2017, are shown below:

 

                                             
      Fair value at                 Net     Change in     Fair value at        
Name     December 31,           Sales     Realized     Unrealized     June 30,     Dividend  
of Issuer     2016     Purchases     Proceeds     Gain     Appreciation     2017     Income  
Associated                                            
Capital                                            
Group, Inc. -                                            
Class A*   $ 8,790,660   $   $ 231,722   $ 24,477   $ 283,785   $ 8,867,200   $ 52,920  
Texas Pacific                                            
Land Trust   $ 179,426,549   $   $ 12,678,965   $ 11,882,897   $ (13,892,758 ) $ 164,737,723   $ 802,111  

 

      Number of                 Number of  
      shares held at                 shares held at  
      December 31,           Sales     June 30,  
Name of Issuer     2016     Purchases     Proceeds     2017  
Associated Capital                          
Group, Inc. - Class A*     267,600         (6,800 )   260,800  
Texas Pacific Land Trust     604,598         (43,846 )   560,752  

 

     
* Not an affiliate at December 31, 2016.

 

12. Information about Proxy Voting

 

Information regarding how the Feeder Funds 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 Funds’ 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.

 

13. Information about the Portfolio Holdings

The Master Portfolios file their 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

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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. Other Information

In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2017-08, Receivables—Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. The amendments in the ASU shorten the amortization period for certain callable debt securities, held at a premium, to be amortized to the earliest call date. The ASU does not require an accounting change for securities held at a discount; which continues to be amortized to maturity. The ASU is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. Management is currently evaluating the impact, if any, of applying this provision.

 

15. 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.

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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  9/6/2017                      



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  9/6/2017                      


By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Leonid Polyakov
                 Leonid Polyakov, Treasurer

Date  9/6/2017                      

* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.