Central Fund of Canada Limited reported unaudited earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended April 30, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported total income of $113 against $10,002 a year ago. Net loss from administrative activities was $2,886,354 against $2,683,356 a year ago. Net income, inclusive of the change in unrealized appreciation of holdings was $580.3 million compared to a net loss of $169.0 million for the comparable period in 2015. For the six months, the company reported total income of $2,593 against $22,374 a year ago. Net loss from administrative activities was $5,828,640 against $5,355,016 a year ago. Net income, inclusive of the change in unrealized appreciation of holdings was $406.3 million compared to $46.4 million for the comparable period in 2015.