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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 811-21308
Alger Global Growth Fund
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
360 Park Avenue South New York, New York 10010
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Mr. Hal Liebes
Fred Alger Management, Inc.
360 Park Avenue South
New York, New York 10010
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 212-806-8800
Date of fiscal year end: October 31
Date of reporting period: October 31, 2015
ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.
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Table of Contents |
ALGER GLOBAL GROWTH FUND |
Shareholders’ Letter (Unaudited) | 1 |
Fund Highlights (Unaudited) | 9 |
Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) | 11 |
Schedule of Investments | 12 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 20 |
Statement of Operations | 22 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | 23 |
Financial Highlights | 24 |
Notes to Financial Statements | 28 |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | 41 |
Additional Information (Unaudited) | 42 |
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Shareholders' Letter
October 31, 2015
Dear Shareholders,
The Importance of a Differentiated Perspective when Investing
In the aftermath of the market lows of March of 2009, commentators frequently warned
that United States equities were overdue for a catastrophic correction. In past commentaries
and shareholder letters, however, I have maintained that U.S. equities had strong potential
for generating gains, and as we have seen in the ensuing timeframe, U.S. equities have been
one of the strongest performing asset classes. We continue to believe that U.S. equities offer
attractive return potential and have appealing risk and reward dynamics. We believe that an
expanding U.S. economy, improving corporate fundamentals, strong company management,
and various international developments are likely to support equities. At the same time,
we have maintained that market dips would be opportunities for buying U.S. equities at
attractive valuations. We believe, the pundits have been wrong, and continue to be wrong,
in succumbing to a myopic view of market disruptions. This shortsightedness, which we
believe still exists today, is something that Alger’s analysts are trained to avoid.
From the market low of 2009 to October 31, 2015, the S&P 500 index had a cumulative
return of 250%. For the 12-month reporting period ended October 31 of this year, the S&P
500 generated a 5.20% gain. During the reporting period, market dips were attractive buying
opportunities, especially late in the summer, when the S&P rallied more than 10% from
the late August market low until the end of the reporting period. Foreign equity markets,
however, have been challenging. For the reporting period, the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index
generated a -4.26% return and the MSCI Emerging Markets Index declined 14.26%. We
continue to believe, however, that foreign equities have potential for generating gains over
the long term, although periods of substantial volatility will occur.
In this letter, I explain why events in the U.S. and abroad didn’t cause us to change our
outlook and how our in-depth research of industries and individual companies supported
our firm’s differentiated view of equities even as commentators increasingly opined that
markets would collapse.
Navigating Market Risk
Alger analysts focus on fundamental, research-driven stock selection and they specialize
in covering specific industries, which helps our firm keep domestic and global economic
changes and other developments in perspective. Alger’s analysts assess which companies
are likely to benefit from dynamic change and which companies are likely to fail to take
advantage of change. This philosophy, in place now for 51 years, has been our guiding
principle. In addition, our perspective isn’t limited to U.S. equities. Indeed, research from our
emerging markets and international teams helps our firm assess large-scale trends that often
drive equity markets across the globe.
Alger Research and U.S. Markets
Our perspective on declining energy prices is an example of how we assess rapid and large-
scale changes that frequently reshape the business landscape. During the reporting period,
declining oil and natural gas prices created fear that energy companies would experience
sharp declines in revenues and earnings and curtail capital expenditures. At times, investors
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feared that the reduction in capital expenditures would also stymie economic growth or at
least extend to companies that serve the energy sector. We acknowledged that those concerns
were valid and we have, in fact, seen substantial declines in revenues for many industrial and
energy companies. Yet, throughout the reporting period, we emphasized that low fuel prices
would have a net positive impact for U.S. companies and lead to, among other things, steady
job creation that would help stimulate the U.S. economy by supporting consumer spending.
All this while lower energy prices would help reduce corporate operating costs, especially
for airlines, cruise ship operators, ink producers, paint manufacturers, and specialty chemical
providers.
Our belief in a potential shift in consumer spending was realized. During the 12-month
reporting period ended October 31, a significant decline in Americans’ spending on fuel
occurred while sales at retailers, excluding gasoline stations, climbed at a substantial rate of
4.9%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. As a fundamental, bottom-up investment firm,
we used our knowledge of individual companies and industries to assess which corporations
had the strongest potential for benefiting from increasing consumer spending. Among
retailers, we continued to believe that leading online stores would benefit not only from
increasing consumer spending but also from capturing market share from traditional brick
and mortar companies.
The Web of Global Economics, the Federal Reserve, and Corporate Earnings
From a broader perspective, a mishmash of global and domestic developments drove
market volatility.As concerns that corporate earnings would be hurt by declining oil prices
strengthened, investors grew fearful that both a strengthening U.S. dollar and a slowdown
in economic growth in various countries, including China and Brazil, would curtail our
country’s exports. In addition, the value of U.S. multinationals’ foreign earnings could be
crimped when repatriated, thanks to the strong U.S. dollar. In Europe, fears over Greece’s
debt crisis festered along with concerns that an embargo targeting Russia in response to the
country’s intervention in the Ukraine would further hinder eurozone growth. Against that
backdrop, economic growth in the U.S. drove speculation that the Federal Reserve would
raise interest rates, thereby providing a headwind for both the economy and corporate
earnings. Fear continued in the late summer when China changed the onshore yuan’s
daily fixing calculation, which resulted in currency devaluation and misguided speculation
that the moderation of the country’s economic growth was worse than feared. Without a
doubt, those issues created a smorgasbord of fears for the financial press and pundits who
increasingly forecasted gloom and doom. As those events unfolded, however, we urged
investors to avoid overreacting to short-term disruptions and, when possible, to buy U.S.
equities during market dips.
Our Optimistic Perspective
For Alger, our best thinking comes not from listening to pundits, but instead from the
collective efforts of our more than 40-person investment team. We focus our efforts on
developing our research, improving our analysis, and understanding how change will impact
businesses. During the reporting period, we continued to serve our clients by searching
for companies across the globe with attractive potential for growing their earnings. We
reasoned that certain fears that fueled negative views of U.S. equities also created potential
opportunities and that “headline” developments were not as bad as some believed.
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With China, we continued to believe that the country’s central bank, the People’s Bank of
China, was willing to provide additional stimulus if needed and that the country’s economy
was heading for a soft landing. Since starting its easing cycle in November of 2014, the
bank has lowered interest rates six times. It has also lowered banking reserve requirements.
China is also working to increase the role of both domestic consumption and its service
industry in fostering economic growth while the country continues to improve its global
trading infrastructure with programs such as “One Belt, One Road” and “Made in China
2025.” For the third quarter, China’s GDP grew 6.9% from the year earlier, which fell short
of the country’s goal of 7.0%. Other data, however, have been encouraging, including an
8.4% growth rate for the country’s service sector during the first nine months of the year.
We also held to our belief that central banks for Japan and the eurozone would continue
with stimulus programs, including asset purchases, or quantitative easing. While Japan’s GDP
declined marginally in the second and third quarters, we remained optimistic that stimulus,
currency weakness, and other developments such as growing corporate activism would
eventually drive expansion. Regarding the eurozone, we have maintained that conditions,
while not likely to rapidly improve, would not worsen drastically. Encouragingly, for the
second quarter of 2015, its economy expanded at a slow, but nevertheless positive, 1.5%
year-on-year rate.
During the reporting period, we also maintained that volatility in equities across the globe
was a result of investors overreacting to the potential for the Federal Reserve to raise
interest rates. We maintained that with low and sometimes negative debt yields in certain
countries, foreign investors have been flocking to U.S. bonds, which could help keep interest
rates low even as the Fed increases its benchmark rate. In our opinion, Fed rate increases,
furthermore, are likely to be gradual and modest.
Looking abroad, we continued to maintain that emerging markets and other non-U.S.
equities offered potential for attractive gains. With emerging market equities, furthermore,
we have maintained that valuations are highly attractive with the asset class trading at an
approximately 30% discount to stocks of developed markets.
The U.S. Economy and Corporate Fundamentals
Our optimism is based, in part, on the growing strength of the U.S. economy and the
strength of fundamentals among domestic businesses. Americans’ finances have been
strengthening with the national savings rate running at nearly 5.0%, which is higher than the
approximately 3% pace that existed prior to the financial crisis. At the same time, Americans’
debt service burden is relatively low at 10.1% of disposable personal income compared to
the 11.4% average since 1980 and the peak of more than 13% at the end of 2007. While
job growth has been slow, the country has added jobs every month since October of 2010
and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has fallen from a post-financial crisis high
of 10.0% to only 5.1%. With more Americans working and personal finances improving,
individuals are likely to increase their spending, which could support both economic growth
and corporate earnings.
Strength in the real estate market has also continued. The National Association of Home
Builders Housing Market Index, which measures sentiment toward the real estate market
among builders, climbed 10 points year over year to 64 for October. At the same time,
housing prices have climbed, with existing home prices up 6.2% year over year in September.
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Housing starts, which are still below historical averages, have been strengthening and have
reached an annualized rate of 1.2 million units. The combination of increasing prices and
below-average housing starts implies that the real estate recovery has considerable potential
for strengthening. In addition to the real estate recovery creating new construction jobs
and supporting industries that provide trucks, equipment, and home building materials,
the resulting higher home prices can help make Americans feel richer and thereby support
consumer spending.
Other economic indicators are encouraging. According to the Institute for Supply
Management, economic activity among manufacturers has increased for 34 consecutive
months. Capital expenditures in the U.S., furthermore, have increased at an average rate of
3.25% this year despite energy companies tightening their belts. The current spending rate
is below historical averages, suggesting that potential exists for businesses to further increase
capital outlays. In a similar manner, spending on research and development among S&P
500 companies has surged, setting a 10-year record at $54.4 billion in the second quarter,
according to FactSet Research Systems Inc.
Finally, corporate fundamentals are strong with S&P 500 ex-energy earnings expected to
grow at a high single-digit annualized rate this year after stripping out the impact of currency
exchange rates. With strong fundamentals, corporations are continuing to grow their cash
balances. At the end of the second quarter, S&P 500 companies (not including financials)
held $1.43 trillion in cash, up 5.5% year over year and 3.9% quarter over quarter, according
to FactSet. High cash balances and strong fundamentals are allowing corporations to return
capital to investors at an impressive rate, with dividends and stock buybacks expected to
total $1 trillion this year, which would be an all-time record and a $64 billion increase from
last year, according to S&P Capital IQ. Mergers and acquisitions are also continuing at a
brisk pace.
The Road Ahead
We have learned in our 51 years of history that "good” television and “good” press are fueled
most easily by talking heads who forecast doom and gloom for financial markets. Fortunately,
we have also learned that the best research is done not by reading the newspaper or watching
television, but instead by doing the hard work of talking to company management, reading
voluminous company filings, understanding how a company drives revenue and profit
growth, and most importantly, by believing what our research and analysis indicates. It is
also important to have conviction that allows us to look through the next three months
and to predict what the future truly holds for a company, industry, or sector. We maintain
that well-managed companies that can capture market share with compelling products and
services have potential over the long run for generating attractive returns and are best suited
for weathering periods of market volatility. At Alger, we will continue to use our time-tested
and research-driven investment strategy to find companies, whether in the U.S. or not, that
we believe have the most potential for generating strong returns over time for our clients.
Portfolio Matters
The Alger Global Growth Fund returned -0.67% for the fiscal 12-month period ended
October 31, 2015, compared to the 0.50% return of the MSCI ACWI Index.
During the period, the largest sector weightings were Information Technology and
Financials. The largest sector overweight was Information Technology and the largest sector
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underweight was Financials. Relative outperformance in the Materials and Utilities sectors
was the most important contributor to performance, while Consumer Discretionary and
Health Care detracted from results.
For the reporting period, stock selection resulted in holdings in China, Brazil, and the United
Kingdom providing the greatest contribution to relative performance, while India, France,
and Japan were among countries that detracted from results.
Among the most important relative contributors were CRRC Corp. Ltd., Cl. H; Facebook,
Inc., Cl. A; Samsung C&T Corp.; Allergan PLC.; and Biogen, Inc. Shares of Facebook
performed strongly after the company reported continued strong user growth and said
earnings and operating margins exceeded consensus expectations, with exceptionally strong
mobile advertising revenues helping to offset the adverse impact upon foreign revenues of
a strong U.S. dollar.
Conversely, detracting from overall results on a relative basis were Tenet Healthcare
Corp.; Anadarko Petroleum Corp.; TPK Holding Co. Ltd.; and Weatherford International
PLC. Shares of luxury-automobile manufacturer Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW)
also detracted from results. Performance of BMW stock weakened late in the reporting
period in response to the company’s decelerating sales in China. The country has been the
fastest growing and most profitable market for the company during the past five years, but
regulations in major cities that seek to improve local air quality have hurt sales. We believe,
however, that the Chinese market for BMW has potential for normalizing this year.
On behalf of our 159 employees, I thank you for putting your trust in Alger.
Daniel C. Chung, CFA
Chief Investment Officer
Fred Alger Management, Inc.
Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Index performance does not reflect the
deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general
information of shareholders of the Fund. This report is not authorized for distribution
to prospective investors in the Fund unless proceeded or accompanied by an effective
prospectus for the Fund. Fund performance returns represent the 12-month period return
of Class A shares prior to the deduction of any sales charges and include the reinvestment
of any dividends or distributions.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an
indication or guarantee of future results.
Standardized performance results can be found on the following pages. The investment
return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current
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performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For performance data
current to the most recent month-end, visit us at www.alger.com or call us at (800) 992-3863.
The views and opinions of the Fund’s management in this report are as of the date of the
Shareholders’ Letter and are subject to change at any time subsequent to this date. There
is no guarantee that any of the assumptions that formed the basis for the opinions stated
herein are accurate or that they will materialize. Moreover, the information forming the
basis for such assumptions is from sources believed to be reliable; however, there is no
guarantee that such information is accurate. Any securities mentioned, whether owned in a
fund or otherwise, are considered in the context of the construction of an overall portfolio
of securities and therefore reference to them should not be construed as a recommendation
or offer to purchase or sell any such security. Inclusion of such securities in the Fund and
transactions in such securities, if any, may be for a variety of reasons, including without
limitation, in response to cash flows, inclusion in a benchmark, and risk control. The
reference to a specific security should also be understood in such context and not viewed as
a statement that the security is a significant holding in the Fund. Please refer to the Schedule
of Investments for the Fund which is included in this report for a complete list of Fund
holdings as of October 31, 2015. Securities mentioned in the Shareholders’ Letter, if not
found in the Schedule of Investments, may have been held by the Fund during the fiscal
period.
A Word about Risk
Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than other stocks as the price of growth stocks
tends to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive
to market, political and economic developments. Investing in the stock market involves
gains and losses and may not be suitable for all investors. Stocks of small- and mid-sized
companies are subject to greater risk than stocks of larger, more established companies
owing to such factors as limited liquidity, inexperienced management, and limited financial
resources. Investing in foreign securities involves additional risk (including currency risk,
risks related to political, social or economic conditions, and risks associated with foreign
markets, such as increased volatility, limited liquidity, less stringent regulatory and legal
system, and lack of industry and country diversification), and may not be suitable for all
investors. Special risks associated with investments in emerging country issuers include
exposure to currency fluctuations, less liquidity, less developed or less efficient trading
markets, lack of comprehensive company information, political instability and different
auditing and legal standards.
Foreign currencies are subject to risks caused by inflation, interest rates, budget deficits and
low savings rates, political factors and government controls. Some of the countries where
the Fund can invest may have restrictions that could limit access to investment opportunities.
The securities of issuers located in emerging markets can be more volatile and less liquid
than those of issuers in more mature economies. Investing in emerging markets involves
higher levels of risk, including increased information, market, and valuation risks, and may
not be suitable for all investors.
Funds that participate in leveraging are subject to the risk that borrowing money to leverage
will exceed the returns for securities purchased or that the securities purchased may actually
go down in value; thus, a fund’s net asset value can decrease more quickly than if the fund
had not borrowed.
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For a more detailed discussion of the risks associated with the Fund, please see the
prospectus.
Before investing, carefully consider a Fund’s investment objective, risks, charges,
and expenses.
For a prospectus or a summary prospectus containing this and other information
about the Alger Global Growth Fund call us at (800) 992-3863 or visit us at www.
alger.com. Read it carefully before investing.
Fred Alger & Company, Incorporated, Distributor. Member NYSE Euronext, SIPC.
NOT FDIC INSURED. NOT BANK GUARANTEED. MAY LOSE VALUE.
Definitions:
• The S&P 500 index is an unmanaged index generally representative of the
U.S. stock market without regard to company size.
• The MSCI ACWI Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weight-
ed index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of de-
veloped and emerging markets.
• The MSCI ACWI ex USA Index is a market capitalization-weighted index de-
signed to provide a broad measure of equity market performance throughout
the world, including both developed and emerging markets, but excluding the
United States.
• FactSet Research Systems Inc. is a multinational financial data and software
company.
• S&P Capital IQ provides research, data, and analysis on capital markets and
other topics for investment managers, investment banks, private equity funds,
advisory firms, corporations and universities.
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FUND PERFORMANCE AS OF 9/30/15 (Unaudited) |
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS |
| 1 | | 5 | | 10 | | SINCE | |
| YEAR | | YEARS | | YEARS | | INCEPTION | |
Alger Global Growth Class A (Inception 11/3/03) | (12.01 | )% | 2.80 | % | 6.51 | % | 8.26 | % |
Alger Global Growth Class C (Inception 3/3/08)* | (8.81 | )% | 3.14 | % | 6.33 | % | 7.97 | % |
Alger Global Growth Class I (Inception 5/31/13) | (6.98 | )% | n/a | | n/a | | 6.43 | % |
Alger Global Growth Class Z (Inception 5/31/13) | (6.72 | )% | n/a | | n/a | | 6.71 | % |
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future
results. The Fund’s average annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and
capital gains. Class A returns reflect the maximum initial sales charge and Class C returns reflect the applicable
contingent deferred sales charge. Beginning May 31, 2013 Alger Global Growth Fund changed its investment
strategy to emphasize foreign (including emerging markets) securities and the United States, its previous investment
strategy considered securities economically tied to China (including Hong Kong and Taiwan) and the United States.
* Since inception performance is calculated since the inception of the Class A shares. Historical performance prior to March 3,
2008, inception of the class, is that of the Fund's Class A shares, reduced to reflect the current maximum sales charge and the
higher operating expenses of Class C shares.
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ALGER GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
Fund Highlights Through October 31, 2015 (Unaudited)
The chart above illustrates the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Alger Global Growth
Fund Class A shares, with an initial maximum sales charge of 5.25%, and the MSCI ACWI Index (unmanaged index
of common stocks) for the ten years ended October 31, 2015. Beginning May 31, 2013 Alger Global Growth Fund
changed its investment strategy to emphasize foreign (including emerging markets) securities and the United States.
Its previous investment strategy considered securities economically tied to China (including Hong Kong and Taiwan)
and the United States. Figures for the Alger Global Growth Fund Class A shares, and the MSCI ACWI Index include
reinvestment of dividends. Performance for the Alger Global Growth Fund Class C, Class I and Class Z shares will
vary from the results shown above due to differences in expenses and sales charges that each class bears. Investors
cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance does not reflect deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
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PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 10/31/15 |
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS |
| | | | | | | Since | |
| 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | 11/3/2003 | |
Class A (Inception 11/3/03) | (5.88 | )% | 3.27 | % | 7.77 | % | 8.78 | % |
Class C (Inception 3/3/08)* | (2.39 | )% | 3.61 | % | 7.59 | % | 8.50 | % |
MSCI ACWI Index | 0.50 | % | 8.26 | % | 6.22 | % | 7.51 | % |
|
| | | | | | | Since | |
| 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | 5/31/2013 | |
Class I (Inception 5/31/13) | (0.43 | )% | n/a | | n/a | | 9.13 | % |
Class Z (Inception 5/31/13) | (0.14 | )% | n/a | | n/a | | 9.43 | % |
MSCI ACWI Index | 0.50 | % | n/a | | n/a | | 7.41 | % |
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ALGER GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
Fund Highlights Through October 31, 2015 (Unaudited) (Continued)
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s average
annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A returns reflect the maximum
initial sales charge and Class C returns reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charge. The chart and table above do not reflect the
deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return
and principal will fluctuate and the Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance
may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.com or call us at (800) 992-3863.
* Since inception performance is calculated since the inception of the Class A shares. Historical performance prior to March
3, 2008, inception of the class, is that of the Fund's Class A shares, reduced to reflect the current maximum sales charge
and the higher operating expenses of Class C shares.
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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY†
October 31, 2015 (Unaudited)
| | | |
| | Alger Global Growth | |
COUNTRY | | Fund | |
Belgium | | 0.3 | % |
Bermuda | | 0.6 | |
Brazil | | 0.3 | |
China | | 3.9 | |
Denmark | | 0.3 | |
France | | 1.6 | |
Germany | | 2.7 | |
Hong Kong | | 0.8 | |
India | | 1.3 | |
Italy | | 0.6 | |
Japan | | 6.2 | |
Mexico | | 1.3 | |
Netherlands | | 2.2 | |
Peru | | 0.1 | |
Philippines | | 0.5 | |
Russia | | 0.5 | |
South Africa | | 0.5 | |
South Korea | | 1.2 | |
Switzerland | | 3.8 | |
United Kingdom | | 6.3 | |
United States | | 62.6 | |
Cash and Net Other Assets | | 2.4 | |
| | 100.0 | % |
† Based on net assets for the Fund
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ALGER GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
Schedule of Investments October 31, 2015
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COMMON STOCKS—93.4% | | SHARES | | VALUE |
BELGIUM—0.3% | | | | |
BREWERS—0.3% | | | | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV | | 750 | $ | 89,469 |
(Cost $86,189) | | | | |
BERMUDA—0.6% | | | | |
HOTELS RESORTS & CRUISE LINES—0.6% | | | | |
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.* | | 3,000 | | 190,860 |
(Cost $172,143) | | | | |
BRAZIL—0.3% | | | | |
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY—0.3% | | | | |
WEG SA | | 26,700 | | 99,623 |
(Cost $157,937) | | | | |
CHINA—3.9% | | | | |
INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES—0.9% | | | | |
China Everbright International Ltd. | | 185,000 | | 297,917 |
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—2.4% | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.#* | | 3,772 | | 316,207 |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | 24,285 | | 456,505 |
| | | | 772,712 |
LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE—0.6% | | | | |
China Life Insurance Co., Ltd. | | 51,000 | | 183,909 |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | |
(Cost $953,760) | | | | 1,254,538 |
DENMARK—0.3% | | | | |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—0.3% | | | | |
Bavarian Nordic A/S* | | 2,800 | | 112,026 |
(Cost $143,482) | | | | |
FRANCE—1.6% | | | | |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—0.2% | | | | |
DBV Technologies SA#* | | 1,620 | | 56,166 |
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—0.9% | | | | |
BNP Paribas SA | | 5,000 | | 302,903 |
INTEGRATED OIL & GAS—0.5% | | | | |
TOTAL SA | | 3,500 | | 169,210 |
TOTAL FRANCE | | | | |
(Cost $553,859) | | | | 528,279 |
GERMANY—2.7% | | | | |
AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS—1.2% | | | | |
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG | | 1,700 | | 174,081 |
Daimler AG | | 2,800 | | 242,732 |
| | | | 416,813 |
HEALTH CARE SERVICES—0.9% | | | | |
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. | | 3,300 | | 296,944 |
INTEGRATED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES—0.6% | | | | |
Deutsche Telekom AG | | 10,648 | | 199,400 |
TOTAL GERMANY | | | | |
(Cost $891,558) | | | | 913,157 |
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ALGER GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
Schedule of Investments (Continued) October 31, 2015
| | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE |
HONG KONG—0.8% | | | | |
ELECTRIC UTILITIES—0.8% | | | | |
Power Assets Holdings Ltd. | | 27,000 | $ | 268,899 |
(Cost $254,629) | | | | |
INDIA—1.3% | | | | |
AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT—0.6% | | | | |
Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd. | | 49,802 | | 187,241 |
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—0.7% | | | | |
Axis Bank Ltd. | | 29,508 | | 213,756 |
TOTAL INDIA | | | | |
(Cost $482,626) | | | | 400,997 |
ITALY—0.6% | | | | |
ASSET MANAGEMENT & CUSTODY BANKS—0.6% | | | | |
Azimut Holding SpA | | 7,758 | | 186,552 |
(Cost $206,445) | | | | |
JAPAN—6.2% | | | | |
AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS—1.3% | | | | |
Toyota Motor Corp. | | 7,000 | | 428,833 |
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—1.2% | | | | |
Japan Post Bank Co., Ltd.* | | 5,200 | | 62,482 |
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. | | 53,000 | | 342,765 |
| | | | 405,247 |
DIVERSIFIED REAL ESTATE ACTIVITIES—1.1% | | | | |
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. | | 13,861 | | 377,193 |
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS—0.6% | | | | |
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | | 1,451 | | 206,543 |
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS—0.5% | | | | |
Horiba Ltd. | | 4,000 | | 157,388 |
FOOD RETAIL—0.5% | | | | |
Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. | | 3,900 | | 177,149 |
LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE—0.6% | | | | |
Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd.* | | 13,000 | | 150,819 |
Japan Post Insurance Co., Ltd.* | | 2,600 | | 47,400 |
| | | | 198,219 |
TOBACCO—0.4% | | | | |
Japan Tobacco, Inc. | | 3,750 | | 129,789 |
TOTAL JAPAN | | | | |
(Cost $2,038,443) | | | | 2,080,361 |
MEXICO—1.3% | | | | |
DIVERSIFIED REAL ESTATE ACTIVITIES—0.7% | | | | |
Corp Inmobiliaria Vesta SAB de CV | | 132,105 | | 216,523 |
GAS UTILITIES—0.6% | | | | |
Infraestructura Energetica Nova SAB de CV | | 41,900 | | 201,334 |
TOTAL MEXICO | | | | |
(Cost $460,928) | | | | 417,857 |
NETHERLANDS—2.2% | | | | |
AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS—0.1% | | | | |
Ferrari NV* | | 500 | | 25,215 |
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—0.5% | | | | |
ING Groep NV | | 12,000 | | 174,599 |
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Schedule of Investments (Continued) October 31, 2015
| | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE |
NETHERLANDS—(CONT.) | | | | |
PERSONAL PRODUCTS—0.8% | | | | |
Unilever NV | | 6,000 | $ | 272,509 |
SEMICONDUCTORS—0.8% | | | | |
NXP Semiconductors NV* | | 3,200 | | 250,720 |
TOTAL NETHERLANDS | | | | |
(Cost $733,209) | | | | 723,043 |
PERU—0.1% | | | | |
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—0.1% | | | | |
Credicorp Ltd. | | 259 | | 29,314 |
(Cost $39,108) | | | | |
PHILIPPINES—0.5% | | | | |
PACKAGED FOODS & MEATS—0.5% | | | | |
Universal Robina Corp. | | 42,440 | | 181,853 |
(Cost $175,642) | | | | |
RUSSIA—0.5% | | | | |
IT CONSULTING & OTHER SERVICES—0.5% | | | | |
Luxoft Holding, Inc.* | | 2,585 | | 172,264 |
(Cost $146,365) | | | | |
SOUTH AFRICA—0.5% | | | | |
PHARMACEUTICALS—0.5% | | | | |
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd. | | 7,813 | | 175,299 |
(Cost $211,907) | | | | |
SOUTH KOREA—1.2% | | | | |
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—0.6% | | | | |
NAVER Corp. | | 370 | | 193,990 |
SEMICONDUCTORS—0.6% | | | | |
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | | 156 | | 186,834 |
TOTAL SOUTH KOREA | | | | |
(Cost $415,946) | | | | 380,824 |
SWITZERLAND—3.8% | | | | |
PACKAGED FOODS & MEATS—1.2% | | | | |
Nestle SA | | 5,000 | | 381,677 |
PHARMACEUTICALS—0.8% | | | | |
Novartis AG | | 3,000 | | 271,629 |
PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE—1.8% | | | | |
ACE Ltd. | | 5,200 | | 590,408 |
TOTAL SWITZERLAND | | | | |
(Cost $1,208,705) | | | | 1,243,714 |
UNITED KINGDOM—6.3% | | | | |
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS—1.0% | | | | |
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC. | | 3,474 | | 338,942 |
INTEGRATED OIL & GAS—0.5% | | | | |
BP PLC. | | 26,000 | | 154,478 |
MULTI-UTILITIES—0.6% | | | | |
National Grid PLC. | | 14,000 | | 199,377 |
PHARMACEUTICALS—2.0% | | | | |
Shire PLC. | | 8,500 | | 643,545 |
TOBACCO—1.5% | | | | |
British American Tobacco PLC. | | 8,575 | | 509,305 |
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Schedule of Investments (Continued) October 31, 2015
| | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE |
UNITED KINGDOM—(CONT.) | | | | |
TRADING COMPANIES & DISTRIBUTORS—0.7% | | | | |
Ashtead Group PLC. | | 16,005 | $ | 246,025 |
TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM | | | | |
(Cost $1,895,502) | | | | 2,091,672 |
UNITED STATES—58.4% | | | | |
ADVERTISING—0.0% | | | | |
Choicestream, Inc.*,@,(a) | | 1,969 | | 827 |
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—0.6% | | | | |
Honeywell International, Inc. | | 2,000 | | 206,560 |
AIR FREIGHT & LOGISTICS—0.7% | | | | |
United Parcel Service, Inc., Cl. B | | 2,300 | | 236,946 |
AIRLINES—0.5% | | | | |
United Continental Holdings, Inc.* | | 3,000 | | 180,930 |
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—0.5% | | | | |
Ralph Lauren Corp. | | 1,500 | | 166,155 |
APPAREL RETAIL—0.6% | | | | |
VF Corp. | | 2,900 | | 195,808 |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—3.2% | | | | |
Biogen, Inc.* | | 500 | | 145,255 |
Celgene Corp.* | | 900 | | 110,439 |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | | 3,500 | | 378,455 |
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 400 | | 62,880 |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 2,800 | | 349,272 |
| | | | 1,046,301 |
BREWERS—0.2% | | | | |
Molson Coors Brewing Co., Cl. B | | 900 | | 79,290 |
CABLE & SATELLITE—1.9% | | | | |
Comcast Corporation, Cl. A | | 10,150 | | 635,593 |
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS—0.8% | | | | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | | 1,000 | | 155,150 |
Vulcan Materials Co. | | 1,200 | | 115,896 |
| | | | 271,046 |
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—1.0% | | | | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | 6,150 | | 332,961 |
DRUG RETAIL—1.1% | | | | |
CVS Caremark Corp. | | 2,000 | | 197,560 |
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. | | 1,900 | | 160,892 |
| | | | 358,452 |
FOOD RETAIL—0.9% | | | | |
The Kroger Co. | | 8,000 | | 302,400 |
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES—0.7% | | | | |
Dollar General Corp. | | 3,500 | | 237,195 |
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES—1.4% | | | | |
Amsurg Corp.* | | 1,500 | | 105,135 |
HCA Holdings, Inc.* | | 3,600 | | 247,644 |
Universal Health Services, Inc., Cl. B | | 1,000 | | 122,090 |
| | | | 474,869 |
HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL—0.9% | | | | |
The Home Depot, Inc. | | 2,300 | | 284,372 |
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Schedule of Investments (Continued) October 31, 2015
| | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE |
UNITED STATES—(CONT.) | | | | |
HOMEBUILDING—1.2% | | | | |
Toll Brothers, Inc.* | | 11,400 | $ | 410,058 |
INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES—1.9% | | | | |
Danaher Corp. | | 2,200 | | 205,282 |
General Electric Co. | | 15,000 | | 433,800 |
| | | | 639,082 |
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY—0.8% | | | | |
Ingersoll-Rand PLC. | | 4,500 | | 266,670 |
INTEGRATED OIL & GAS—2.7% | | | | |
Chevron Corp. | | 3,000 | | 272,640 |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | 7,700 | | 637,098 |
| | | | 909,738 |
INTEGRATED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES—3.0% | | | | |
AT&T, Inc. | | 20,000 | | 670,200 |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | 7,000 | | 328,160 |
| | | | 998,360 |
INTERNET RETAIL—0.8% | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc.* | | 400 | | 250,360 |
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—4.5% | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Cl. C* | | 1,001 | | 711,521 |
Facebook, Inc., Cl. A* | | 7,500 | | 764,775 |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. A*,@ | | 3,176 | | 28,584 |
| | | | 1,504,880 |
INVESTMENT BANKING & BROKERAGE—0.7% | | | | |
Morgan Stanley | | 7,000 | | 230,790 |
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—0.9% | | | | |
Illumina, Inc.* | | 700 | | 100,296 |
ThermoFisherScientific,Inc. | | 1,500 | | 196,170 |
| | | | 296,466 |
MANAGED HEALTH CARE—0.9% | | | | |
Aetna, Inc. | | 1,200 | | 137,736 |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | 1,300 | | 153,114 |
| | | | 290,850 |
MULTI-SECTOR HOLDINGS—2.0% | | | | |
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Cl. B* | | 5,000 | | 680,100 |
MULTI-UTILITIES—1.9% | | | | |
NiSource, Inc. | | 12,000 | | 229,920 |
Sempra Energy | | 1,000 | | 102,410 |
WEC Energy Group, Inc. | | 5,500 | | 283,580 |
| | | | 615,910 |
OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION—1.4% | | | | |
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. | | 3,800 | | 254,144 |
Devon Energy Corp. | | 2,800 | | 117,404 |
EOG Resources, Inc. | | 1,000 | | 85,850 |
| | | | 457,398 |
OTHER DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES—0.8% | | | | |
Bank of America Corp. | | 16,000 | | 268,480 |
PACKAGED FOODS & MEATS—0.3% | | | | |
The Kraft Heinz Co. | | 1,200 | | 93,564 |
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Schedule of Investments (Continued) October 31, 2015
| | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE |
UNITED STATES—(CONT.) | | | | |
PHARMACEUTICALS—4.0% | | | | |
Allergan PLC.* | | 1,100 | $ | 339,317 |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | 7,300 | | 481,435 |
Pfizer,Inc. | | 15,000 | | 507,300 |
| | | | 1,328,052 |
RAILROADS—0.4% | | | | |
UnionPacificCorp. | | 1,450 | | 129,558 |
SECURITY & ALARM SERVICES—0.7% | | | | |
Tyco International PLC. | | 6,000 | | 218,640 |
SEMICONDUCTORS—0.5% | | | | |
Avago Technologies Ltd. | | 1,450 | | 178,538 |
SOFT DRINKS—1.2% | | | | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | | 4,000 | | 408,760 |
SPECIALIZED CONSUMER SERVICES—0.6% | | | | |
ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc.* | | 6,000 | | 213,900 |
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS—1.0% | | | | |
PPG Industries, Inc. | | 1,400 | | 145,964 |
The Sherwin-Williams Co. | | 700 | | 186,781 |
| | | | 332,745 |
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—2.9% | | | | |
Microsoft Corp. | | 17,500 | | 921,200 |
TubeMogul, Inc.* | | 4,500 | | 53,775 |
| | | | 974,975 |
TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE STORAGE & PERIPHERALS—3.7% | | | | |
Apple, Inc. | | 10,300 | | 1,230,850 |
TOBACCO—1.8% | | | | |
Altria Group, Inc. | | 10,000 | | 604,700 |
TRADING COMPANIES & DISTRIBUTORS—2.2% | | | | |
HD Supply Holdings, Inc.* | | 15,000 | | 446,850 |
United Rentals, Inc.* | | 3,500 | | 262,010 |
| | | | 708,860 |
WATER UTILITIES—0.6% | | | | |
American Water Works Co., Inc. | | 3,400 | | 195,024 |
TOTAL UNITED STATES | | | | |
(Cost $17,666,382) | | | | 19,447,013 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | |
(Cost $28,894,765) | | | | 30,987,614 |
PREFERRED STOCKS—1.1% | | SHARES | | VALUE |
UNITED STATES—1.1% | | | | |
ADVERTISING—0.0% | | | | |
Choicestream, Inc., Cl. A*,@,(a) | | 16,980 | | 7,132 |
Choicestream, Inc., Cl. B*,@,(a) | | 36,618 | | 15,379 |
| | | | 22,511 |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—0.5% | | | | |
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc.*,@,(a) | | 33,858 | | 152,361 |
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—0.4% | | | | |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. B*,@ | | 12,951 | | 116,559 |
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Schedule of Investments (Continued) October 31, 2015
| | | | | |
PREFERRED STOCKS—(CONT.) | | SHARES | | | VALUE |
UNITED STATES—(CONT.) | | | | | |
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—(CONT.) | | | | | |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. D*,@ | | 1,687 | | $ | 15,183 |
| | | | | 131,742 |
PHARMACEUTICALS—0.2% | | | | | |
Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.*,@ | | 1,728 | | | 65,111 |
TOTAL UNITED STATES | | | | | |
(Cost $340,540) | | | | | 371,725 |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | | | |
(Cost $340,540) | | | | | 371,725 |
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP—0.4% | | SHARES | | | VALUE |
UNITED STATES—0.4% | | | | | |
ASSET MANAGEMENT & CUSTODY BANKS—0.4% | | | | | |
The Blackstone Group LP. | | 3,750 | | | 123,975 |
(Cost $124,566) | | | | | |
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST—2.5% | | SHARES | | | VALUE |
UNITED STATES—2.5% | | | | | |
MORTGAGE—1.5% | | | | | |
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., Cl. A | | 18,500 | | | 509,120 |
RESIDENTIAL—1.0% | | | | | |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | | 1,800 | | | 314,694 |
TOTAL UNITED STATES | | | | | |
(Cost $839,452) | | | | | 823,814 |
TOTAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | | | | | |
(Cost $839,452) | | | | | 823,814 |
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE—0.2% | | SHARES | | | VALUE |
UNITED STATES—0.2% | | | | | |
CONSUMER FINANCE—0.2% | | | | | |
JS Kred SPV I, LLC.@ | | 55,986 | | | 55,986 |
(Cost $55,986) | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | | | |
(Cost $30,255,309)(b) | | 97.6 | % | | 32,363,114 |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | 2.4 | % | | 793,352 |
NET ASSETS | | 100.0 | % | $ | 33,156,466 |
# American Depositary Receipts.
(a) Deemed an affiliate of the Alger fund complex during the year for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment
Company Act of 1940. See Affiliated Securities in Notes to Financial Statements.
(b) At October 31, 2015, the net unrealized appreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax
purposes of $30,425,880, amounted to $1,937,234 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation of
$3,170,579 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $1,233,345.
* Non-income producing security.
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Schedule of Investments (Continued) October 31, 2015
@ Restricted security - Investment in security not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The investment is deemed
to not be liquid and may be sold only to qualified buyers.
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | % of net assets | | | | % of net assets | |
| Acquisition | | | (Acquisition | | | Market | as of | |
Security | Date(s) | | Cost | Date) | | | Value | 10/31/2015 | |
Choicestream, Inc. | 03/14/14 | $ | 571 | 0.00 | % | $ | 827 | 0.00 | % |
Choicestream, Inc., Cl. A | 12/17/13 | | 13,578 | 0.03 | % | | 7,132 | 0.02 | % |
Choicestream, Inc., Cl. B | 07/10/14 | | 21,971 | 0.05 | % | | 15,379 | 0.05 | % |
Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc. | 03/27/14 | | 55,970 | 0.14 | % | | 65,111 | 0.19 | % |
JS Kred SPV I, LLC. | 06/26/15 | | 55,986 | 0.15 | % | | 55,986 | 0.17 | % |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. A | 10/07/14 | | 20,666 | 0.05 | % | | 28,584 | 0.09 | % |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. B | 10/07/14 | | 85,521 | 0.22 | % | | 116,559 | 0.35 | % |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. D | 10/14/14 | | 11,139 | 0.03 | % | | 15,183 | 0.05 | % |
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc. | 02/06/15 | | 152,361 | 0.40 | % | | 152,361 | 0.46 | % |
Total | | | | | | $ | 457,122 | 1.38 | % |
Industry classifications are unaudited.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities October 31, 2015
| | | | |
| | Alger Global Growth | |
| | | Fund | |
|
ASSETS: | | | | |
Investmentsinsecurities,atvalue(Identifiedcostbelow)* | | | | |
see accompanying schedules of investments | | $ | 32,187,415 | |
Investmentsinaffiliatedsecurities,atvalue(Identifiedcostbelow)**seeaccompanying | | | |
schedules of investments | | | 175,699 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | 1,094,357 | |
Foreign cash † | | | 493 | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | | 522,316 | |
Receivableforsharesofbeneficialinterestsold | | | 56,040 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 53,647 | |
Receivable from Investment Manager | | | 19,744 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 39,329 | |
Total Assets | | | 34,149,040 | |
|
LIABILITIES: | | | | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | 838,997 | |
Payableforsharesofbeneficialinterestredeemed | | | 26,759 | |
Accrued investment advisory fees | | | 22,158 | |
Accrued transfer agent fees | | | 28,268 | |
Accrued distribution fees | | | 9,498 | |
Accrued administrative fees | | | 762 | |
Accrued shareholder administrative fees | | | 436 | |
Accrued other expenses | | | 65,696 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 992,574 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 33,156,466 | |
|
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
Paid in capital (par value of $.001 per share) | | | 34,409,891 | |
Undistributed net investment income (accumulated loss) | | | (79,861 | ) |
Undistributed net realized gain (accumulated realized loss) | | (3,280,048 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments | | | 2,106,484 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 33,156,466 | |
*Identifiedcost | | $ | 30,066,828 | |
**Identifiedcost | | $ | 188,481 | |
† Cost of foreign cash | | $ | 488 | |
SeeNotestoFinancialStatements. | | | | |
| | | | |
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities October 31, 2015 (Continued)
| | |
| Alger Global Growth |
| | Fund |
|
NET ASSETS BY CLASS: | | |
Class A | $ | 24,269,402 |
Class C | $ | 4,730,034 |
Class I | $ | 1,914,289 |
Class Z | $ | 2,242,741 |
|
SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST OUTSTANDING — NOTE 6: | | |
Class A | | 1,175,017 |
Class C | | 240,272 |
Class I | | 92,106 |
Class Z | | 107,222 |
|
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE: | | |
Class A — Net Asset Value Per Share Class A | $ | 20.65 |
Class A — Offering Price Per Share | | |
(includes a 5.25% sales charge) | $ | 21.80 |
Class C — Net Asset Value Per Share Class C | $ | 19.69 |
Class I — Net Asset Value Per Share Class I | $ | 20.78 |
Class Z — Net Asset Value Per Share Class Z | $ | 20.92 |
SeeNotestoFinancialStatements. | | |
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Statement of Operations For the year ended October 31, 2015
| | | |
| Alger Global Growth | |
| | Fund | |
|
INCOME: | | | |
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes*) | $ | 524,324 | |
Interest | | 899 | |
Total Income | | 525,223 | |
|
EXPENSES: | | | |
Advisory fees — Note 3(a) | | 293,888 | |
Distribution fees — Note 3(c) | | | |
Class A | | 70,427 | |
Class C | | 52,960 | |
Class I | | 4,462 | |
Shareholder administrative fees — Note 3(f) | | 5,849 | |
Administration fees — Note 3(b) | | 10,102 | |
Custodian fees | | 69,510 | |
Interest expenses | | 17 | |
Transfer agent fees and expenses — Note 3(f) | | 50,440 | |
Printing fees | | 29,410 | |
Professional fees | | 105,737 | |
Registration fees | | 66,182 | |
Trustee fees — Note 3(g) | | 5,014 | |
Fund accounting fees | | 8,785 | |
Miscellaneous | | 15,092 | |
Total Expenses | | 787,875 | |
Less, expense reimbursements/waivers — Note 3(a) | | (208,941 | ) |
Net Expenses | | 578,934 | |
NET INVESTMENT LOSS | | (53,711 | ) |
|
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS, OPTIONS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | |
Net realized gain on investments and purchased options | | 4,012,449 | |
Net realized (loss) on foreign currency transactions | | (16,702 | ) |
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) on investments, options and foreign currency | | (4,099,404 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized (loss) on investments, options, and foreign currency | | (103,657 | ) |
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | (157,368 | ) |
* Foreign withholding taxes | $ | 17,373 | |
SeeNotestoFinancialStatements. | | | |
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | |
| | | Alger Global Growth Fund | |
| | | For the | | | For the | |
| | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | | October 31, 2015 | | | October 31, 2014 | |
|
Net investment loss | $ | (53,711 | ) | $ | (65,932 | ) |
Net realized gain on investments, options and foreign currency | | | 3,995,747 | | | 6,075,693 | |
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments, options | | | | | | | |
and foreign currency | | | (4,099,404 | ) | | (1,934,237 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (157,368 | ) | | 4,075,524 | |
|
Increase(decrease)fromsharesofbeneficialinteresttransactions: | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (6,206,766 | ) | | (6,551,926 | ) |
Class C | | | (615,958 | ) | | 12,547 | |
Class I | | | 297,562 | | | 196,323 | |
Class Z | | | 950,883 | | | 1,202,158 | |
Netdecreasefromsharesofbeneficialinteresttransactions— | | | | | | | |
Note 6(a) | | | (5,574,279 | ) | | (5,140,898 | ) |
|
RedemptionFees: | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 13 | | | 25 | |
Total Redemption Fees — Note 6(b) | | | 13 | | | 25 | |
Total decrease | | | (5,731,634 | ) | | (1,065,349 | ) |
|
NetAssets: | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 38,888,100 | | | 39,953,449 | |
END OF PERIOD | $ | 33,156,466 | | $ | 38,888,100 | |
Undistributed net investment income (accumulated loss) | $ | (79,861 | ) | $ | (142,973 | ) |
SeeNotestoFinancialStatements. | | | | | | | |
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Global Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | Class A | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | |
| | 10/31/2015 | | | 10/31/2014 | | | 10/31/2013 | | | 10/31/2012 | | | 10/31/2011 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 20.79 | | | $ | | 18.76 | | | $ | | 15.42 | | | $ | | 15.11 | | | $ | | 16.74 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(i) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | (0.08 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
on investments | | | (0.13 | ) | | | | 2.05 | | | | | 3.41 | | | | | 0.37 | | | | | (1.55 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.14 | ) | | | | 2.03 | | | | | 3.40 | | | | | 0.31 | | | | | (1.63 | ) |
Dividends from net investment income | – | | | | | – | | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | – | | | | | – | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 20.65 | | | $ | | 20.79 | | | $ | | 18.76 | | | $ | | 15.42 | | | $ | | 15.11 | |
Total return(ii) | | | (0.67 | )% | | | | 10.82 | % | | | | 22.20 | % | | | | 2.00 | % | | | | (9.60 | )% |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTALDATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
omitted) | $ | 24,269 | | $ | 30,542 | | $ | | 33,657 | | $ | | 41,051 | | $ | | 53,311 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | | 2.03 | % | | | | 1.98 | % | | | | 2.35 | % | | | | 2.29 | % | | | | 2.15 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | | (0.53 | )% | | | | (0.48 | )% | | | | (0.33 | )% | | | | – | | | | | – | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
assets | | | 1.50 | % | | | | 1.50 | % | | | | 2.02 | % | | | | 2.29 | % | | | | 2.15 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | | (0.07 | )% | | | | (0.08 | )% | | | | (0.07 | )% | | | | (0.38 | )% | | | | (0.49 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 143.87 | % | | | | 81.13 | % | | | | 96.45 | % | | | | 84.55 | % | | | | 82.13 | % |
SeeNotestoFinancialStatements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(i) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(ii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Global Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | Class C | | | | | | | | | |
| Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| 10/31/2015 | | 10/31/2014 | | 10/31/2013 | | 10/31/2012 | | 10/31/2011 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 19.97 | | $ | | 18.15 | | $ | | 14.97 | | $ | | 14.79 | | $ | | 16.50 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(i) | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
on investments | | (0.11 | ) | | | 1.98 | | | | 3.31 | | | | 0.34 | | | | (1.50 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | (0.28 | ) | | | 1.82 | | | | 3.18 | | | | 0.18 | | | | (1.71 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 19.69 | | $ | | 19.97 | | $ | | 18.15 | | $ | | 14.97 | | $ | | 14.79 | |
Total return(ii) | | (1.40 | )% | | | 10.03 | % | | | 21.24 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | (10.30 | )% |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTALDATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
omitted) | $ | 4,730 | | $ | | 5,392 | | $ | | 4,888 | | $ | | 4,048 | | $ | | 3,678 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | 2.80 | % | | | 2.75 | % | | | 3.13 | % | | | 3.06 | % | | | 2.95 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | (0.55 | )% | | | (0.50 | )% | | | (0.40 | )% | | | – | | | | – | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
assets | | 2.25 | % | | | 2.25 | % | | | 2.73 | % | | | 3.06 | % | | | 2.95 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | (0.82 | )% | | | (0.83 | )% | | | (0.81 | )% | | | (1.08 | )% | | | (1.26 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 143.87 | % | | | 81.13 | % | | | 96.45 | % | | | 84.55 | % | | | 82.13 | % |
SeeNotestoFinancialStatements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(i) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(ii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Global Growth Fund | | | | | | Class I | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | From 5/31/2013 | |
Year ended | | | | Year ended | | | (commencement of operations) | |
| 10/31/2015 | | 10/31/2014 | | to 10/31/2013 (i) | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 20.87 | | $ | | 18.78 | | $ | 16.83 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(ii) | | 0.04 | | | | 0.03 | | | | | 0.03 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
on investments | | (0.13 | ) | | | 2.06 | | | | | 1.92 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.09 | ) | | | 2.09 | | | | | 1.95 | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 20.78 | | $ | | 20.87 | | $ | 18.78 | |
Total return(iii) | | (0.43 | )% | | | 11.13 | % | | | | 11.59 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTALDATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's | | | | | | | | | | | | |
omitted) | $ | 1,914 | | $ | | 1,646 | | $ | 1,296 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average | | | | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | 2.02 | % | | | 1.94 | % | | | | 2.97 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | (0.77 | )% | | | (0.69 | )% | | | | (1.72 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net | | | | | | | | | | | | |
assets | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | | 1.25 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | 0.17 | % | | | 0.17 | % | | | | 0.47 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 143.87 | % | | | 81.13 | % | | | | 96.45 | % |
SeeNotestoFinancialStatements. | | | | | | | | | | | |
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return has not been annualized; portfolio turnover is for the twelve months then ended.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Global Growth Fund | | | | | | Class Z | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | From 5/31/2013 | |
| Year ended | | | | Year ended | | | (commencement of operations) | |
| 10/31/2015 | | 10/31/2014 | | to 10/31/2013 (i) | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 20.95 | | $ | | 18.80 | | $ | 16.83 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(ii) | | 0.09 | | | | 0.06 | | | | | 0.04 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
on investments | | (0.12 | ) | | | 2.09 | | | | | 1.93 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.03 | ) | | | 2.15 | | | | | 1.97 | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 20.92 | | $ | | 20.95 | | $ | 18.80 | |
Total return(iii) | | (0.14 | )% | | | 11.44 | % | | | | 11.71 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTALDATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's | | | | | | | | | | | | |
omitted) | $ | 2,243 | | $ | | 1,308 | | $ | 112 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average | | | | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | 2.20 | % | | | 3.72 | % | | | | 12.42 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | (1.21 | )% | | | (2.73 | )% | | | | (11.43 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net | | | | | | | | | | | | |
assets | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | | 0.99 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | 0.44 | % | | | 0.30 | % | | | | 0.62 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 143.87 | % | | | 81.13 | % | | | | 96.45 | % |
SeeNotestoFinancialStatements. | | | | | | | | | | | |
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return has not been annualized; portfolio turnover is for the twelve months then ended.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Alger Global Growth Fund
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 — General:
Alger Global Growth Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified, open-end registered investment
company organized as a business trust under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. The Fund qualifies as an investment company as defined in the Financial
Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 946-Financial Services –
Investment Companies. The Fund’s investment objective is long-term capital appreciation.
It seeks to achieve its objective by investing in equity securities in the United States and
foreign countries. The Fund’s foreign investments will include securities of companies
in both developed and emerging market countries. The Fund offers Class A, C, I and Z
shares. Class A shares are generally subject to an initial sales charge while Class C shares
are generally subject to a deferred sales charge. Class I and Z shares are sold to institutional
investors without an initial or deferred sales charge. Each class has identical rights to assets
and earnings except that each share class bears the cost of its plan of distribution if it
maintains one, and transfer agency and sub-transfer agency services.
NOTE 2 — Significant Accounting Policies:
(a) Investment Valuation: The Fund values its financial instruments at fair value using
independent dealers or pricing services under policies approved by the Fund’s Board of
Trustees (“Board”). Investments are valued on each day the New York Stock Exchange (the
“NYSE”) is open, as of the close of the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time).
Equity securities and option contracts for which valuation information is readily available are
valued at the last quoted sales price or official closing price as reported by an independent
pricing service on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded. In the absence
of quoted sales, such securities are valued at the bid price or, in the absence of a recent
bid price, the equivalent as obtained from one or more of the major market makers for the
securities to be valued.
Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value, as
determined in good faith pursuant to procedures established by the Board.
Securities in which the Fund invests may be traded in foreign markets that close before the
close of the NYSE. Developments that occur between the close of the foreign markets
and the close of the NYSE may result in adjustments to the foreign closing prices to reflect
what the investment adviser, pursuant to policies established by the Board, believes to be
the fair value of these securities as of the close of the NYSE. The Fund may also fair value
securities in other situations, for example, when a particular foreign market is closed but the
Fund is open.
Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 820 – Fair Value
Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”) defines fair value as the price that the Fund
would receive upon selling an investment in a timely transaction to an independent buyer
in the principal or most advantageous market of the investment. ASC 820 established a
three-tier hierarchy to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of
unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure
purposes. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
pricing the asset or liability and may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs
are based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Fund. Unobservable
inputs are inputs that reflect the Fund’s own assumptions based on the best information
available in the circumstances. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three
broad Levels listed below.
• Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – significant other observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar
investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in
determining the fair value of investments)
The Funds’ valuation techniques are generally consistent with either the market or the
income approach to fair value. The market approach considers prices and other relevant
information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets
to measure fair value. The income approach converts future amounts to a current, or
discounted, single amount. These fair value measurements are determined on the basis
of the value indicated by current market expectations about such future events. Inputs
for Level 1 include exchange-listed prices and broker quotes in an active market. Inputs
for Level 2 include the last trade price in the case of a halted security, an exchange-listed
price which has been adjusted for fair value factors, and prices of closely related securities.
Additional Level 2 inputs include an evaluated price which is based upon a compilation of
observable market information such as spreads for fixed income and preferred securities.
Inputs for Level 3 include revenue multiples, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation
and amortization (“EBITDA”) multiples, discount rates, and the probabilities of success of
certain outcomes. Such unobservable market information may be obtained from a company’s
financial statements and from industry studies, market data, and market indicators such as
benchmarks and indices.
Valuation processes are determined by a Valuation Committee (“Committee”) established
by the Board and comprised of representatives of the Fund’s investment advisor. The
Committee reports its fair valuation determinations to the Board which is responsible for
approving valuation policy and procedures.
While the Committee meets on an as-needed basis, the Committee formally meets
quarterly to review and evaluate the effectiveness of the procedures for making fair value
determinations. The Committee considers, among other things, the results of quarterly
back testing of the fair value model for foreign securities, pricing comparisons between
primary and secondary price sources, the outcome of price challenges put to the Fund’s
pricing vendor, and variances between transactional prices and previous mark-to-markets.
The Fund will record a change to a security’s fair value level if new inputs are available
or it becomes evident that inputs previously considered for leveling have changed or are
no longer relevant. Transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 are recognized at the end of the
reporting period.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(b) Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents include U.S. dollars, foreign cash
and overnight time deposits.
(c) Securities Transactions and Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on a
trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions are recorded on the
identified cost basis. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date and interest
income is recognized on the accrual basis.
(d) Foreign Currency Translations: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S.
dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into
U.S. dollars at the prevailing rates of exchange on the valuation date. Purchases and sales
of investment securities and income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at the
prevailing exchange rates on the respective dates of such transactions.
Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions represent net gains and losses
from the disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains and losses realized between the
trade dates and settlement dates of security transactions, and the difference between the
amount of net investment income accrued and the U.S. dollar amount actually received.
The effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments in securities
are included in realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying
Statement of Operations.
(e) Dividends to Shareholders: Dividends payable to shareholders are recorded on the ex-
dividend date. The Fund declares and pays dividends from net investment income annually.
Dividends from net realized gains, offset by any loss carryforward, are declared and paid
annually after the end of the fiscal year in which earned.
Each class is treated separately in determining the amounts of dividends from net investment
income payable to holders of its shares.
The characterization of distributions to shareholders for financial reporting purposes is
determined in accordance with federal income tax rules. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s
distributions may be shown in the accompanying financial statements as either from, or in
excess of, net investment income, net realized gain on investment transactions or return of
capital, depending on the type of book/tax differences that may exist. Capital accounts within
the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book/tax differences. Reclassifications
result primarily from the difference in tax treatment of net operating losses, passive foreign
investment companies, and foreign currency transactions. The reclassifications are done
annually at fiscal year end and have no impact on the net asset value of the Fund and are
designed to present the Fund’s capital accounts on a tax basis.
(f) Lending of Fund Securities: The Fund may lend its securities to financial institutions,
provided that the market value of the securities loaned will not at any time exceed one
third of the Fund’s total assets, as defined in its prospectus. The Fund earns fees on the
securities loaned, which are included in interest income in the accompanying Statement
of Operations. In order to protect against the risk of failure by the borrower to return the
securities loaned or any delay in the delivery of such securities, the loan is collateralized by
cash or securities that are maintained with the Custodian in an amount equal to at least 102
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
percent of the current market value of U.S. loaned securities or 105 percent for non-U.S.
loaned securities. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of
business of the Fund. Any required additional collateral is delivered to the Custodian and
any excess collateral is returned to the borrower on the next business day. In the event the
borrower fails to return the loaned securities when due, the Fund may take the collateral
to replace the securities. If the value of the collateral is less than the purchase cost of
replacement securities, the Custodian shall be responsible for any shortfall, but only to the
extent that the shortfall is not due to any diminution in collateral value, as defined in the
securities lending agreement. The Fund is required to maintain the collateral in a segregated
account and determine its value each day until the loaned securities are returned. Cash
collateral may be invested as determined by the Fund. Collateral is returned to the borrower
upon settlement of the loan. There were no securities loaned as of October 31, 2015.
(g) Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the
Internal Revenue Code Subchapter M applicable to regulated investment companies and
to distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Provided that the Fund maintains
such compliance, no federal income tax provision is required.
Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 740 – Income
Taxes (“ASC 740”) requires the Fund to measure and recognize in its financial statements
the benefit of a tax position taken (or expected to be taken) on an income tax return
if such position will more likely than not be sustained upon examination based on the
technical merits of the position. No tax years are currently under investigation. The Fund
files income tax returns in the U.S., as well as New York State and New York City. The
statute of limitations on the Fund’s tax returns remains open for the tax years 2012-2015.
Management does not believe there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition
of a tax liability.
(h) Allocation Methods: The Trust accounts separately for the assets, liabilities and operations
of each Fund. Expenses directly attributable to each Fund are charged to that Fund’s
operations; expenses which are applicable to all Funds are allocated among them based on
net assets. Income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, and expenses of each Fund
are allocated among the Fund’s classes based on relative net assets, with the exception of
distribution fees, transfer agency fees, and shareholder servicing and related fees.
(i) Estimates: These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require using estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts therein. Actual results may differ from
those estimates. All such adjustments are of normal recurring nature.
NOTE 3 — Investment Advisory Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates:
(a) Advisory Fees: Fees incurred by the Fund, pursuant to the provisions of the Fund’s
Investment Advisory Agreement with Fred Alger Management, Inc. (“Alger Management”
or the “Manager”), are payable monthly and computed based on the following rates. The
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
actual rate paid as a percentage of average daily net assets, for the year ended October 31,
2015, is set forth below under the heading “Actual Rate.”
| | | | | | | | |
| | Tier 1 | | Tier 2 | | | Actual Rate | |
Alger Global Growth Fund(a) | | 0.800 | % | 0.700 | % | | 0.800 | % |
(a) Tier 1 rate is paid on assets up to $500 million, Tier 2 rate is paid on assets in excess of $500 million.
Effective May 31, 2015, Alger Management has established expense caps for the share
classes, through February 28, 2016, whereby it reimburses the share classes if annualized
operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage, dividend expenses and extraordinary
expenses) exceed the rates, based on average daily net assets, listed below:
| | | | | |
| FEES WAIVED / REIMBURSED FOR |
| | CLASS | | THE YEAR ENDED |
| A | C | I | Z | OCTOBER 31, 2015 |
Alger Global Growth Fund | 1.50% | 2.25% | 1.25% | 0.99% | $ 208,941 |
Fred Alger Management Inc. may recoup reimbursed expenses during the one-year term of
the expense reimbursement contract if the expense ratio falls below the stated limitation.
(b) Administration Fees: Fees incurred by the Fund, pursuant to the provisions of the Fund’s
Administration Agreement with Fred Alger Management, Inc., are payable monthly and
computed based on the average daily net assets of the Fund at the annual rate of 0.0275%.
(c) Distribution/Shareholder Servicing Fees: The Fund has adopted a distribution plan pursuant
to which the Fund pays Alger Inc. a fee at the annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily
net assets of the Class A and Class I shares and 1.00% of the average daily net assets
of the Class C shares to compensate Alger Inc. for its activities and expenses incurred in
distributing the Fund’s shares and shareholder servicing. Fees paid may be more or less than
the expenses incurred by Alger Inc.
(d) Sales Charges: Purchases and sales of shares of the Fund may be subject to initial sales
charges or contingent deferred sales charges. For the year ended October 31, 2015, the
initial sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges imposed, all of which were
retained by Fred Alger & Company, Incorporated, the Fund’s distributor (the “Distributor”
or “Alger Inc.”), were approximately $1,668 and $192 respectively. The initial sales charges
and contingent deferred sales charges are used by Alger Inc. to offset distribution expenses
previously incurred. Sales charges do not represent expenses of the Fund.
(e) Brokerage Commissions: During the year ended October 31, 2015, the Fund paid Alger Inc.
$19,792 in connection with securities transactions.
(f) Shareholder Administrative Fees: The Fund has entered into a shareholder administrative
services agreement with Alger Management to compensate Alger Management for its
liaison and administrative oversight of Boston Financial Data Services, Inc. the transfer
agent, and other related services. The Fund compensates Alger Management at the annual
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
rate of 0.0165% of the average daily net assets for Class A and Class C shares and 0.01% of
the daily net assets of the Class I and Class Z shares for these services.
Alger Management makes payments to intermediaries that provide sub-accounting services
to omnibus accounts invested in the Fund. A portion of the fees paid by Alger Management
to intermediaries that provide sub-accounting services are charged back to the Fund, subject
to certain limitations, as approved by the Board. For the year ended October 31, 2015, Alger
Management charged back $19,023 to the Fund for these services, which are included in
transfer agent fees and expenses in the accompanying Statement of Operations.
(g) Trustees’ Fees: From November 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015, the Fund paid each
trustee who is not affiliated with Alger Management or its affiliates $950 for each meeting
attended, to a maximum of $3,800 per annum, plus travel expenses incurred for attending
the meeting. The Chairman of the Board received an additional annual fee of $24,300 which
was paid, pro rata, by all U.S.-registered funds managed by Alger Management. Additionally,
each member of the Fund’s audit committee received $81 from the Fund for each audit
committee meeting attended, to a maximum of $324 per annum.
Effective March 1, 2015, each Independent Trustee who is not affiliated with Alger
Management or its affiliates receives a fee of $25,875 for each meeting attended, to a
maximum of $103,500 per annum, paid pro rata by each Fund in the Alger Fund Complex,
plus travel expenses incurred for attending the meeting. The Independent Trustee appointed
as Chairman of the Board of Trustees receives additional compensation of $24,300 per
annum paid pro rata by each Fund in the Alger Fund Complex. Additionally, each member
of the Audit Committee receives a fee of $2,500 for each meeting attended to a maximum
of $10,000 per annum, paid pro rata by each Fund in the Alger Fund Complex.
(h) Interfund Loans: The Fund, along with other funds advised by Alger Management, may
borrow money from and lend money to each other for temporary or emergency purposes.
To the extent permitted under its investment restrictions, each fund may lend uninvested
cash in an amount up to 15% of its net assets to other funds. If a fund has borrowed from
other funds and has aggregate borrowings from all sources that exceed 10% of the fund’s
total assets, such fund will secure all of its loans from other funds. The interest rate charged
on interfund loans is equal to the average of the overnight time deposit rate and bank loan
rate available to the funds. There were no interfund loans outstanding as of October 31,
2015.
During the year ended October 31, 2015, the Fund earned interest income of $14 in
connection with interfund loans.
(i) Other Transactions with Affiliates: Certain officers of the Fund are directors and officers of
Alger Management and Alger Inc. At October 31, 2015, Alger Management and its affiliates
owned the following shares of the Fund:
| | | | | | | |
| | | | SHARE CLASS | | |
| | A | | C | I | | Z |
Alger Global Growth Fund | | 14,193 | | — | 5,942 | | 5,942 |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
NOTE 4 — Securities Transactions:
The following summarizes the securities transactions by the Fund, other than U.S.
Government securities, short-term securities, purchased options and short sales, for the
year ended October 31, 2015:
| | | | | | |
| | | PURCHASES | | | SALES |
Alger Global Growth Fund | | $ | 50,556,868 | | $ | 54,715,034 |
Transactions in foreign securities may involve certain considerations and risks not typically
associated with those of U.S. companies because of, among other factors, the level of
governmental supervision and regulation of foreign security markets, and the possibility of
political or economic instability. Additional risks associated with investing in the emerging
markets include increased volatility, limited liquidity, and less stringent regulatory and legal
system.
NOTE 5 — Borrowings:
The Fund may borrow from its custodian on an uncommitted basis. The Fund pays the
custodian a market rate of interest, generally based upon the London Interbank Offered
Rate. The Fund may also borrow from other funds advised by Alger Management, as
discussed in Note 3(h). For the year ended October 31, 2015, the Fund had the following
borrowings from its custodian and other funds.
| | | | | | |
| AVERAGE DAILY | | WEIGHTED AVERAGE | |
| | BORROWING | | | INTEREST RATE | |
Alger Global Growth Fund | $ | 782 | | | 2.23 | % |
The highest amount borrowed during the year ended October 31, 2015 for the Fund was
as follows:
| | | |
| HIGHEST BORROWING | |
Alger Global Growth Fund | $ | 157,930 | |
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Alger Global Growth Fund
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
NOTE 6 — Share Capital:
(a) The Fund has an unlimited number of authorized shares of beneficial interest of $.001
par value. Transactions of shares of beneficial interest were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | |
| | OCTOBER 31, 2015 | | | | OCTOBER 31, 2014 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Alger Global Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 33,296 | | $ | 710,669 | | | | 74,677 | | $ | 1,502,003 | |
Shares redeemed | | (327,350 | ) | | (6,917,422 | ) | | | (399,902 | ) | | (8,053,904 | ) |
Net decrease | | (294,054 | ) | $ | (6,206,753 | ) | | | (325,225 | ) | $ | (6,551,901 | ) |
Class C: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 66,823 | | $ | 1,358,291 | | | | 21,249 | | $ | 401,912 | |
Shares redeemed | | (96,618 | ) | | (1,974,249 | ) | | | (20,487 | ) | | (389,365 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (29,795 | ) | $ | (615,958 | ) | | | 762 | | $ | 12,547 | |
Class I: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 27,679 | | $ | 602,990 | | | | 14,310 | | $ | 287,216 | |
Shares redeemed | | (14,429 | ) | | (305,428 | ) | | | (4,485 | ) | | (90,893 | ) |
Net increase | | 13,250 | | $ | 297,562 | | | | 9,825 | | $ | 196,323 | |
Class Z: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 46,485 | | $ | 988,212 | | | | 57,442 | | $ | 1,220,709 | |
Shares redeemed | | (1,732 | ) | | (37,329 | ) | | | (915 | ) | | (18,551 | ) |
Net increase | | 44,753 | | $ | 950,883 | | | | 56,527 | | $ | 1,202,158 | |
(b) Redemption Fee: Prior to March 1, 2015, the Fund imposed a 2.00% redemption fee on
certain Class A and Class C shares redeemed (including shares redeemed by exchange) less
than 30 days after such shares were acquired. From March 1, 2015, the redemption fee was
no longer imposed. The fees retained by the Fund are included as paid-in capital on the
accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
NOTE 7 — Income Tax Information:
The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended October 31, 2015 and the year
ended October 31, 2014 was as follows:
| | | | |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED | FOR THE YEAR ENDED |
| OCTOBER 31, 2015 | OCTOBER 31, 2014 |
Alger Global Growth Fund | | | | |
Distributionspaidfrom: | | | | |
Ordinary Income | | — | | — |
Long-term capital gain | | — | | — |
Total distributions paid | | — | | — |
As of October 31, 2015 the components of accumulated gains (losses) on a tax basis were
as follows:
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
| | | | |
Alger Global Growth Fund | | | | |
Undistributed ordinary income | | — | | |
Undistributed long-term gains | | — | | |
Net accumulated earnings | | — | | |
Capital loss carryforwards | $ | (3,106,671 | ) |
Late year ordinary income losses | | (83,545 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation | | 1,936,791 | | |
Total accumulated losses | $ | (1,253,425 | ) | |
At October 31, 2015, the Fund, for federal income tax purposes, had a capital loss
carryforward of $3,106,671 which expires in 2017. Such amounts may be applied against
future net realized gains until the earlier of their utilization or expiration. During the year
ended October 31, 2015 the Fund utilized $4,081,052 of its capital loss carryforwards.
Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, capital losses
incurred by the Fund after October 31, 2011 will not be subject to expiration. In addition,
losses incurred after October 31, 2011 must be utilized prior to the utilization of capital loss
carryforwards above.
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is
determined annually and is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales,
U.S. Internal Revenue Code Section 988 currency transactions, the realization of unrealized
appreciation of passive Foreign Investment Companies, and partnership basis adjustments.
Permanent differences, primarily from net operating losses and real estate investment trusts
and partnership investments sold by the Fund, resulted in the following reclassifications
among the Fund’s components of net assets at October 31, 2015:
| | | |
Alger Global Growth Fund | | | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income (accumulated loss) | $ | 116,823 | |
Accumulated net realized gain (accumulated realized loss) | $ | (46,182 | ) |
Paid-in Capital | $ | (70,641 | ) |
NOTE 8 — Fair Value Measurements
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2015 in valuing the Fund’s
investments carried at fair value on a recurring basis. Based upon the nature, characteristics,
and risks associated with its investments, the Fund has determined that presenting them by
security type and sector is appropriate.
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Alger Global Growth Fund
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Global Growth Fund | | TOTAL FUND | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 |
COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | $ | 3,643,230 | $ | 2,609,516 | $ | 1,032,887 | $ | 827 |
Consumer Staples | | | 3,927,859 | | 1,847,166 | | 2,080,693 | | | — |
Energy | | | 1,690,824 | | 1,367,136 | | 323,688 | | | — |
Financials | | | 4,390,954 | | 2,523,175 | | 1,867,779 | | | — |
Health Care | | | 4,992,147 | | 3,492,704 | | 1,499,443 | | | — |
Industrials | | | 3,230,811 | | 2,587,246 | | 643,565 | | | — |
Information Technology | | | 5,829,694 | | 4,599,850 | | 1,201,260 | | 28,584 |
Materials | | | 603,791 | | 603,791 | | | — | | | — |
Telecommunication Services | | | 1,197,760 | | 998,360 | | 199,400 | | | — |
Utilities | | | 1,480,544 | | 1,012,268 | | 468,276 | | | — |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | $ | 30,987,614 | $ | 21,641,212 | $ | 9,316,991 | $ | 29,411 |
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financials | | | 123,975 | | 123,975 | | | — | | | — |
PREFERRED STOCKS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 22,511 | | | — | | | — | | 22,511 |
Health Care | | | 217,472 | | | — | | | — | | 217,472 |
Information Technology | | | 131,742 | | | — | | | — | | 131,742 |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | $ | 371,725 | | | — | | | — | $ | 371,725 |
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financials | | | 823,814 | | 823,814 | | | — | | | — |
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financials | | | 55,986 | | | — | | | — | | 55,986 |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SECURITIES | $ | 32,363,114 | $ | 22,589,001 | $ | 9,316,991 | $ | 457,122 |
| | | |
| | FAIR VALUE |
| MEASUREMENTS |
| USING SIGNIFICANT |
| UNOBSERVABLE |
| INPUTS (LEVEL 3) |
Alger Global Growth Fund | Common Stocks |
Opening balance at November 1, 2014 | $ | 20,337 |
Transfers into Level 3 | | | — |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | — |
Total gains or losses | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | – |
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 9,074 |
Purchases and sales | | | – |
Purchases | | – |
Sales | | – |
Closing balance at October 31, 2015 | | | 29,411 |
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized | | | |
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation | | | |
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at 10/31/2015 | $ | 9,074 |
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Alger Global Growth Fund
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
| | | |
Alger Global Growth Fund | Preferred Stocks |
Opening balance at November 1, 2014 | $ | 194,620 |
Transfers into Level 3 | | | — |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | — |
Total gains or losses | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | – |
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 24,744 |
Purchases and sales | | | – |
Purchases | | 152,361 |
Sales | | – |
Closing balance at October 31, 2015 | | | 371,725 |
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized | | | |
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation | | | |
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at 10/31/2015 | $ | 24,744 |
|
| Special Purpose |
Alger Global Growth Fund | | | Vehicle |
Opening balance at November 1, 2014 | $ | — |
Transfers into Level 3 | | | — |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | — |
Total gains or losses | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | – |
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | – |
Purchases and sales | | | – |
Purchases | | 55,986 |
Sales | | – |
Closing balance at October 31, 2015 | | | 55,986 |
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized | | | |
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation | | | |
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at 10/31/2015 | $ | – |
The following table provides quantitative information about our Level 3 fair value
measurements of our investments as of October 31, 2015. In addition to the techniques
and inputs noted in the table below, according to our valuation policy we may also use other
valuation techniques and methodologies when determining our fair value measurements.
The table below is not intended to be all-inclusive, but rather provides information on the
Level 3 inputs as they relate to our fair value measurements.
| | | | | | |
| | Fair Value | Valuation | Unobservable | | |
| | October 31, 2015 | Methodology | Input | Range/Input | |
Alger Global Growth Fund | | | | | | |
Common Stock | $ | 29,411 | Income | Discount Rate | 22.5-40 | % |
| | | Approach | | | |
Preferred Stocks | | 371,725 | Income | Discount Rate | 10-40 | % |
| | | Approach | | | |
Special Purpose Vehicle | | 55,986 | Cost Approach | Purchase Price | Cost | |
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the company’s
securities are revenue and EBITDA multiples, discount rates, and the probabilities of
success of certain outcomes. Significant increases and decreases in these inputs in isolation
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Alger Global Growth Fund
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
and interrelationships between those inputs could result in significantly higher or lower fair
value measurements as noted in the table above.
On October 31, 2015, Alger Global Growth Fund transferred $4,213,970 from Level 1 to
Level 2, utilizing fair value adjusted prices rather than exchange listed prices.
Certain of the Fund’s assets and liabilities are held at carrying amount or face value, which
approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of October 31, 2015, such
assets are categorized within the ASC 820 disclosure hierarchy as follows:
| | | | | | | | | |
| TOTAL FUND | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | LEVEL 3 |
Cash, Foreign cash and Cash equivalents: | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Global Growth Fund | $ 1,094,850 | $ | 493 | | $ | 1,094,357 | | | — |
NOTE 9 — Derivatives:
Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 815 – Derivatives
and Hedging (“ASC 815”) requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for
using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of and gains and losses
on derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in
derivative agreements.
There were no open derivative instruments as of October 31, 2015.
NOTE 10 — Principal Risks:
In the normal course of business, the Fund invests in securities and enters into transactions
where risks exist due to fluctuations in the market (market risk) or failure of the issuer
of a security to meet all its obligations (issuer credit risk). The value of securities held by
the Fund may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the
issuers whose securities are owned by the Fund; conditions affecting the general economy;
overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability;
and currency and interest rate and price fluctuations. Similar to issuer credit risk, the
Fund may be exposed to counterparty credit risk, or the risk that an entity with which
the Fund has unsettled or open transactions may fail to or be unable to perform on its
commitments. The Fund manages counterparty credit risk by entering into transactions only
with counterparties that it believes has the financial resources to honor its obligations and by
monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. Financial assets, which potentially
expose the Fund to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks, consist principally of
financial instruments and receivables due from counterparties. The extent of the Fund’s
exposure to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks with respect to these financial assets
is generally approximated by its value recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities,
less any collateral held by the Fund.
NOTE 11 — Affiliated Securities:
The securities listed below are deemed to be affiliates of the Fund because the Fund or its
affiliates owned 5% or more of the company’s voting securities during all or part of the year
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Alger Global Growth Fund
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
ended October 31, 2015. Purchase and sale transactions and dividend income earned during
the period were as follows:
| | | | | | | |
| Shares/Par | | | Shares/Par | | | |
| at | | | at | | Realized | Value at |
| October 31, | Purchases/ | Sales/ | October | Dividend | Gain | October |
Security | 2014 | Conversion | Conversion | 31, 2015 | Income | (Loss) | 31, 2015 |
|
Alger Global Growth Fund | | | | | | |
Common Stock | | | | | | | |
Choicestream, Inc.* | 1,969 | – | – | 1,969 | – | – | 827 |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | |
Choicestream, Inc.* | 53,598 | – | – | 53,598 | – | – | 22,511 |
Prosetta Biosciences, | | | | | | | |
Inc.* | – | 33,858 | – | 33,858 | – | – | 152,361 |
* Non-incomeproducingsecurity. | | | | | |
NOTE 12 — Subsequent Events:
Management of the Fund has evaluated events that have occurred subsequent to October
31, 2015 through the issuance date of the Financial Statements. No such events have been
identified which require recognition and/or disclosure.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of the Alger Global Growth Fund:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Alger Global
Growth Fund (the “Fund”), including the schedule of investments as of October 31, 2015,
and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes
in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights
for each of the periods presented. These financial statements and financial highlights are
the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. The Fund is not required to have,
nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of their internal control over financial reporting.
Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for
designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose
of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial
reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on
a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements,
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management,
as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included
confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2015, by correspondence with the
custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other
auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Alger Global Growth Fund as of
October 31, 2015, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its
net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for
each of the periods presented, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America
Deloitte & Touche LLP
New York, New York
January 8, 2016
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ALGER GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)
Shareholder Expense Example
As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: transaction costs, if applicable,
including sales charges (loads) and redemption fees; and ongoing costs, including
management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees, if applicable, and other fund expenses. This
example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in
the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual
funds.
The example below is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the
six-month period starting May 1, 2015 and ending October 31, 2015.
Actual Expenses
The first line for each class of shares in the table below provides information about actual
account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together
with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you would have paid over the
period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value
divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the
heading entitled “Expenses Paid during the Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on
your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line for each class of shares in the table below provides information about
hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense
ratios for each class of shares and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses,
which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not
be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and
other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical
examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs
only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) and redemption
fees. Therefore, the second line under each class of shares in the table is useful in comparing
ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning
different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would
have been higher.
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ALGER GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Annualized | |
| | | | | | | Expenses | | Expense Ratio | |
| | | | | | | Paid During | | | For the | |
| | Beginning | | | Ending | the Six Months | | Six Months | |
| | | Account | | | Account | | Ended | | | Ended | |
| | | Value | | | Value | October 31, | | October 31, | |
| | May 1, 2015 | | October 31, 2015 | | 2015 | (a) | | 2015 | (b) |
Alger Global Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 947.25 | $ | 7.36 | | | 1.50 | % |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,017.64 | | 7.63 | | | 1.50 | |
Class C | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | | 943.91 | | 11.02 | | | 2.25 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,013.86 | | 11.42 | | | 2.25 | |
Class I | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | | 948.43 | | 6.14 | | | 1.25 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,018.90 | | 6.36 | | | 1.25 | |
Class Z | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | | 950.05 | | 4.87 | | | 0.99 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,020.21 | | 5.04 | | | 0.99 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of the respective share class, multiplied by the average account
value over the period, multiple by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
(b) Annualized.
(c) 5% annual return before expenses.
Tax Information
In accordance with subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, for
the year ended October 31, 2015, 100% of the Fund’s dividends qualified for the dividends
received deduction for corporations. For the year ended October 31, 2015, certain dividends
paid by the Fund may be subject to a maximum rate of 15%, as provided by the Jobs and
Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. Of the distributions paid during the fiscal
year, 100% of the Fund’s dividend may be considered qualified dividend income.
Shareholders should not use the above information to prepare their tax returns. Since the
Fund’s fiscal year is not the calendar year, another notification will be sent with respect to
calendar year 2015. Such notification, which will reflect the amount to be used by tax payers
on their federal income tax returns, will be made in conjunction with Form 1099 DIV and
will be mailed in January 2016. Shareholders are advised to consult their own tax advisers
with respect to the tax consequences of their investment in the Fund.
Trustees and Officers of the Fund
Information about the trustees and officers of the Fund is set forth below. In the table
the term “Alger Fund Complex” refers to the Fund, The Alger Portfolios, The Alger
Institutional Funds, The Alger Funds and The Alger Funds II, each of which is a registered
investment company managed by Fred Alger Management, Inc. (“Alger Management”).
Each Trustee serves until an event of termination, such as death or resignation, or until his
or her successor is duly elected; each officer’s term of office is one year. Unless otherwise
noted, the address of each person named below is 360 Park Avenue South, New York, NY
10010.
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ALGER GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | |
| | | Number |
| | | of Funds |
| | | in the |
| | | Alger Fund |
| | Trustee | Complex |
| | and/or | which are |
Name, Age, Position with the | | Officer | Overseen |
Fund | Principal Occupations | Since | by Trustee |
INTERESTED TRUSTEE | | | |
|
Hilary M. Alger (54) | Director of Development, Pennsylvania Ballet | 2003 | 25 |
| 2004-2013; Associate Director of Development, | | |
| College of Arts and Sciences and Graduate School, | | |
| University of Virginia 1999-2003. | | |
NON-INTERESTED TRUSTEE | | | |
|
Charles F. Baird, Jr. (62) | Managing Partner of North Castle Partners, a | 2000 | 25 |
| private equity securities group; Chairman of | | |
| Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas and Barry’s | | |
| Bootcamp, former Chairman of Cascade Helmets, | | |
| gloProfessional (makeup and skincare business), | | |
| Contigo (manufacturer of mugs and water bottles), | | |
| and International Fitness. | | |
Roger P. Cheever (70) | Associate Vice President for Principal Gifts, and | 2000 | 25 |
| Senior Associate Dean for Development in the | | |
| Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University; | | |
| Formerly Deputy Director of the Harvard College | | |
| Fund. | | |
Stephen E. O'Neil (82) | Attorney. Private Investor since 1981. Formerly of | 1986 | 25 |
| Counsel to the law firm of Kohler & Barnes. | | |
David Rosenberg (53) | Associate Professor of Law since January 2006 | 2007 | 25 |
| (Assistant Professor 2000-2005), Zicklin School of | | |
| Business, Baruch College, City University of New | | |
| York. | | |
Nathan E. Saint-Amand | Medical doctor in private practice; Member of the | 1986 | 25 |
M.D. (77) | Board of the Manhattan Institute (non-profit policy | | |
| research)since1988;FormerlyCo-Chairman,Special | | |
| Projects Committee, Memorial Sloan Kettering. | | |
Ms. Alger is an “interested person” (as defined in the Investment Company Act) of the
Fund because of her affiliations with Alger Management. No Trustee is a director of any
public company except as indicated under “Principal Occupations”.
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ALGER GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | | |
| | | | | Number |
| | | | | of Funds |
| | | | | in the |
| | | | | Alger Fund |
| | | | Trustee | Complex |
| | | | and/or | which are |
Name, Age, Position with the | | | | Officer | Overseen |
Fund | Principal Occupations | | | Since | by Trustee |
OFFICERS | | | | | |
|
Hal Liebes (51) | Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, | 2005 | N/A |
President | Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of Alger | | |
| Management and Alger Inc.; Director since 2006 of | | |
| Alger Management, Alger Inc. and Resources. | | | | |
Lisa A. Moss (50) | Senior Vice President since 2009, and Vice | 2006 | N/A |
Secretary | President and Assistant General Counsel of Alger | | |
| Management since June 2006. | | | | |
Michael D. Martins (50) | Senior Vice President of Alger Management; | 2005 | N/A |
Treasurer | Assistant Treasurer since 2004. | | | | |
Anthony S. Caputo (60) | Employed by Alger Management since 1986, | 2007 | N/A |
Assistant Treasurer | currently serving as Vice President. | | | | |
Sergio M. Pavone (54) | Employed by Alger Management since 2002, | 2007 | N/A |
Assistant Treasurer | currently serving as Vice President. | | | | |
Patrick J. Murphy (45) | Senior Vice President of Alger Management since | 2014 | N/A |
Chief Compliance Officer | 2014. | | | |
Joshua M. Lindauer (28) | Employed by Alger Management since 2014. | | | 2014 | N/A |
Assistant Secretary | | | | | |
The Statement of Additional Information contains additional information about the Fund’s
Trustees and is available without charge upon request by calling (800) 992-3863.
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ALGER GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
Investment Management Agreement Renewal
At an in-person meeting held on September 29, 2015, the Trustees, including the Independent
Trustees, unanimously approved renewal of the Investment Advisory Agreement (the
“Agreement”) between the Fund and Fred Alger Management, Inc. (“Alger Management”).
The Independent Trustees were assisted in their review by independent legal counsel and met
with such counsel in executive session separate from representatives of Alger Management.
In evaluating the Agreement, the Trustees drew on materials that they had requested and
which were provided to them in advance of the meeting by Alger Management and by
counsel. The materials covered, among other matters, (i) the nature, extent and quality
of the services provided by Alger Management under the Agreement, (ii) the investment
performance of the Fund, (iii) the costs to Alger Management of its services and the profits
realized by Alger Management and Fred Alger & Company, Incorporated (“Alger Inc.”),
from their relationship with the Fund, and (iv) the extent to which economies of scale
would be realized if and as the Fund grows and whether the fee levels in the Agreement
reflected such economies of scale. These materials included a presentation and analysis of
the Fund and Alger Management’s services by FUSE Research Network LLC (“FUSE”), an
independent consulting firm selected by the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer and having
no other material relationship with Alger Management.
In deciding whether to approve renewal of the Agreement, the Trustees considered various
factors, including those enumerated above. They also considered other direct and indirect
benefits to Alger Management and its affiliates from their relationship with the Fund.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. In considering the nature, extent and quality of
the services provided by Alger Management pursuant to the Agreement, the Trustees relied
on their prior experience as Trustees of the Fund, their familiarity with the personnel and
resources of Alger Management and its affiliates (derived in part from periodic meetings
with and presentations by investment management and Fund distribution personnel), and the
materials provided at the meeting. They noted that under the Agreement Alger Management
is responsible for managing the investment operations of the Fund. The Trustees reviewed
the background and experience of Alger Management's senior investment management
personnel, including the individuals responsible for the investment operations of the Fund.
They also considered the resources and practices of Alger Management in managing the
Fund's portfolio, as well as Alger Management's overall investment management business.
They noted especially Alger Management's established expertise in managing portfolios of
"growth" stocks. The Board noted that the Fund was being managed consistent with its
growth mandate. They further noted that Alger Management’s investment management
team includes several individuals with deep and successful backgrounds in international
investing, a sector in which the Fund is active. The Trustees concluded that Alger
Management's experience, resources and strength in the areas of importance to the Fund are
considerable. The Trustees considered the level and depth of Alger Management's ability to
execute portfolio transactions to effect investment decisions, including those through Alger
Inc. They also noted that certain administrative, compliance, reporting and accounting
services necessary for the conduct of the Trust’s affairs are provided separately under an
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ALGER GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
Administration Agreement and a Shareholder Administrative Services Agreement with
Alger Management. The Trustees also considered the control and compliance environment
at Alger Management and within the Fund.
Investment Performance of the Portfolios. Drawing upon information provided at the
meeting by Alger Management as well as FUSE and upon reports provided to the Trustees
by Alger Management throughout the preceding year, the Trustees reviewed the Fund’s
returns for the year-to-date (at 6/30/15), second-quarter of 2015, and 1-year periods, and
compared them with benchmark and peer-group data for the same periods. Because the
Fund had adopted a significantly different investment strategy on May 31, 2013, so that
performance data from periods prior to that date would not be reliably informative, the
Trustees considered only the short-term investment performance of the Fund. They noted
that the Fund’s performance since its May 31, 2013 inception through 6/30/15 had surpassed
or matched the median of its peers’ performance and generally exceeded its benchmark.
Representatives of Alger Management discussed with the Trustees the performance of the
Fund. On the basis of these discussions and their review, the Trustees determined that the
performance of the Fund was acceptable.
Fund Fees and Expense Ratios; Profitability to Alger Management and its Affiliates.
The Trustees reviewed the Fund's management fee and expense ratios at June 30, 2015 and
compared them with a group of comparable funds. In order to assist the Trustees in this
comparison, FUSE had provided the Trustees with comparative information with respect to
the advisory fees and expense ratios of relevantly similar funds. That information indicated
that the advisory fee for the Fund was well below the median for the fees in the FUSE
reference group. Of the expense ratios for the Fund’s four classes of shares, two were well
below the medians for the FUSE reference group. Another was in the quartile just above the
median. The fourth was well up in the quartile just below the highest quartile, but the asset
level of the relevant share class was so low that the class suffered thereby in comparison
with its peers. The Trustees noted that Alger Management had contractually committed to
expense-reimbursement provisions that capped Fund expense ratios at specified levels.
The Trustees also considered fees paid to Alger Management by four other types of clients,
specifically mutual funds for which Alger Management was sub-adviser, separately managed
institutional accounts, “wrap programs,” and collective investment trusts. The Trustees
determined that in all four cases the fees were of doubtful relevance for purposes of
comparison with that of the Fund because of the differences in services provided by Alger
Management to those types of clients as opposed to the Fund, but that to the extent that
meaningful comparison was practicable, the differences in services adequately explained the
differences in the fees. The Trustees then considered the profitability of the Investment
Advisory Agreement to Alger Management and its affiliates, and the methodology used by
Alger Management in determining such profitability. The Trustees reviewed previously-
provided data on the Fund’s profitability to Alger Management and its affiliates for the
year ended June 30, 2015. After discussing with representatives of the Adviser and FUSE
the expense-allocation practices used in computing the costs that formed the bases of the
profitability calculations, the Trustees turned to the profitability data provided. After analysis
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ALGER GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
and discussion, they concluded that, to the extent that Alger Management’s and its affiliates’
relationships with the Fund had been profitable to those entities, the profit margins were
not unacceptable.
Economies of Scale. On the basis of their discussions with management and their
analysis of information provided at the meeting, the Trustees determined that the nature
of the Fund and its operations is such that Alger Management is likely to realize economies
of scale in the management of the Fund at some point as (and if) it grows in size. In
that connection, they noted that the advisory fee schedule in the Agreement includes a
fee reduction at a specified asset level (a “breakpoint”); this has the effect of lowering the
Fund’s overall management fee as the Fund grows past the breakpoint, thus sharing with
the Fund’s shareholders economies of scale achieved by Alger Management in managing
the growing Fund.
Other Benefits to Alger Management. The Trustees considered whether Alger
Management benefits in other ways from its relationship with the Fund. They noted
that Alger Management maintains soft-dollar arrangements in connection with the
Fund’s brokerage transactions, reports on which are regularly supplied to the Trustees at
their quarterly meetings and summaries of which, listing soft-dollar commissions for the
twelve months through June 30, 2015, had been included in the materials supplied prior
to the meeting. The Trustees also noted that Alger Management receives fees from the
Fund under the Administration Agreement and the Shareholder Administrative Services
Agreement, and that Alger Inc. provides a considerable portion of the Fund’s equity
brokerage and receives shareholder servicing fees from the Fund as well. The Trustees
had been provided with information regarding, and had considered, the administration fee,
shareholder administrative services fee, brokerage and shareholder servicing fee benefits in
connection with their review of the profitability to Alger Management and its affiliates of
their relationships with the Fund. As to other benefits received, the Trustees decided that
none were so significant as to render Alger Management's fees excessive.
Conclusions and Determinations. At the conclusion of these discussions, each of the
Independent Trustees expressed the opinion that he had been furnished with sufficient
information to make an informed business decision with respect to renewal of the Fund's
Investment Advisory Agreement. Based on its discussions and considerations as described
above, the Board made the following conclusions and determinations:
• The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided
by Alger Management are adequate and appropriate.
• The Board determined that the Fund’s performance was acceptable.
• The Board concluded that the Fund’s advisory fee paid to Alger Management was
reasonable in light of comparative expense and advisory fee information, costs of
the services provided and profits to be realized and benefits derived or to be de-
rived by Alger Management and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund.
The Trustees noted that Alger Management had contractually undertaken to cap
Fund expenses through expense reimbursements, thus in effect lowering the fees
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ALGER GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
it actually received from the Fund.
• The Board accepted Alger Management’s acknowledgement that economies of
scale were likely to be achieved in the management of the Fund and determined
that the fee breakpoint in the Agreement provided a means by which Alger Man-
agement would share the benefits of such economies with Fund shareholders.
The Board considered these conclusions and determinations and, without any one factor
being dispositive, determined that renewal of the Investment Advisory Agreement was in
the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders.
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ALGER GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | |
Privacy Policy | | | | |
|
U.S. Consumer Privacy Notice Rev. 01/2015 | 3/30/15 |
FACTS | WHAT DOES ALGER DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION? |
|
|
Why? | Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law |
| gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us |
| to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this |
| notice carefully to understand what we do. | | |
What? | The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service |
| youhavewithus.Thisinformationcaninclude: | | |
| • Social Security number and | | |
| • Account balances and | | | |
| • Transaction history and | | | |
| • Purchase history and | | | |
| • Assets | | | |
| When you are no longer our customer, we continue to share your information as |
| described in this notice. | | | |
How? | Allfinancialcompaniesneedtosharepersonalinformationtoruntheireverydaybusiness. |
| In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their personal |
| information; the reasons chooses to share; and whether you can limit this sharing. |
|
Reasons we can share your personal | Does | | Can you limit |
information | | Alger share? | | this sharing? |
For our everyday business purposes — | Yes | | No |
such as to process your transactions, maintain | | | |
your account(s), respond to court orders and | | | |
legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus | | | |
For our marketing purposes — | Yes | | No |
to offer our products and services to you | | | |
For joint marketing with other financial | No | | We don’t share |
companies | | | | |
For our affiliates’everyday business | Yes | | No |
purposes — information about your | | | |
transactions and experiences | | | |
For our affiliates’everyday business | No | | We don’t share |
purposes — information about your | | | |
creditworthiness | | | | |
Questions ? Call 1-800-342-2186 | | | |
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ALGER GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
| |
Who we are | |
|
Who is providing this notice? | Alger includes Fred Alger Management, Inc. and Fred |
| Alger & Company, Incorporated as well as the following |
| funds: The Alger Funds, The Alger Funds II, The Alger |
| Institutional Funds, The Alger Portfolios, and Alger |
| Global Growth Fund. |
|
|
What we do | |
How does Alger | To protect your personal information from unauthorized |
protect my personal | access and use, we use security measures that comply |
information? | with federal law. These measures include computer |
| safeguardsandsecuredfilesandbuildings. |
How does Alger | We collect your personal information, for example, |
Collect my personal | whenyou: |
information? | • Open an account or |
| • Make deposits or withdrawals from you account |
| • Give us your contact information or |
| • Provide account information or |
| • Pay us by check. |
Why can’t I limit all sharing? | Federal law gives you the right to only |
| • sharing foraffiliates’everydaybusinesspurposes |
| information about your credit worthiness |
| • affiliates fromusingyourinformationtomarkettoyou |
| • sharing fornonaffiliatestomarkettoyou |
| State laws and individual companies may give you |
| additional rights to limit sharing. |
|
|
Definitions | |
Affiliates | Companies related by common ownership or control. |
| Theycanbefinancialandnonfinancialcompanies. |
| • Our affiliatesincludeFredAlgerManagement,Inc. |
| and Fred Alger & Company, Incorporated as well as the |
| followingfunds: TheAlgerFunds, TheAlgerFundsII, |
| The Alger Institutional Funds, The Alger Portfolios, and |
| Alger Global Growth Fund. |
Nonaffiliates | Companies not related by common ownership or |
| control.Theycanbefinancialandnonfinancial |
| companies |
Joint marketing | Aformalagreementbetweennonaffiliatedfinancial |
| companiesthattogethermarketfinancialproductsor |
| services to you. |
Other important information | |
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ALGER GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
Proxy Voting Policies
A description of the policies and procedures the Trust uses to determine how to vote
proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how the Fund voted
proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June
30 are available, without charge, by calling (800) 992-3863 or online on the Funds’ website
at www.alger.com or on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Fund Holdings
The Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures relating to disclosure of the
Funds’ portfolio securities. These policies and procedures recognize that there may be
legitimate business reasons for holdings to be disclosed and seek to balance those interests
to protect the proprietary nature of the trading strategies and implementation thereof by
the Funds.
Generally, the policies prohibit the release of information concerning portfolio holdings
which have not previously been made public to individual investors, institutional investors,
intermediaries that distribute the Funds’ shares and other parties which are not employed
by the Manager or its affiliates except when the legitimate business purposes for selective
disclosure and other conditions (designed to protect the Funds) are acceptable.
The Funds make their full holdings available semi-annually in shareholder reports filed on
Form N-CSR and after the first and third fiscal quarters in regulatory filings on Form N-Q.
These shareholder reports and regulatory filings are filed with the SEC, as required by federal
securities laws, and are generally available within sixty (60) days of the end of the Funds’
fiscal quarter. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available online on the SEC’s website at www.
sec.gov or may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington,
D.C. Information regarding the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room may be
obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
In addition, the Funds make publicly available their respective month-end top 10 holdings
with a 15 day lag and their month-end full portfolios with a 60 day lag on their website www.
alger.com and through other marketing communications (including printed advertising/
sales literature and/or shareholder telephone customer service centers). No compensation
or other consideration is received for the non-public disclosure of portfolio holdings
information.
In accordance with the foregoing, the Funds provide portfolio holdings information to
service providers who provide necessary or beneficial services when such service providers
need access to this information in the performance of their services and are subject to
duties of confidentiality (1) imposed by law, including a duty not to trade on non-public
information, and/or (2) pursuant to an agreement that confidential information is not to be
disclosed or used (including trading on such information) other than as required by law. From
time to time, the Funds will communicate with these service providers to confirm that they
understand the Funds’ policies and procedures regarding such disclosure. This agreement
must be approved by the Funds’ Chief Compliance Officer, President or Secretary.
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ALGER GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
The Board of Trustees periodically reviews a report disclosing the third parties to whom
each Fund’s holdings information has been disclosed and the purpose for such disclosure,
and it considers whether or not the release of information to such third parties is in the best
interest of the Fund and its shareholders.
In addition to material the Funds routinely provide to shareholders, the Manager may,
upon request, make additional statistical information available regarding the Funds. Such
information will include, but not be limited to, relative weightings and characteristics of a
Fund portfolios versus its peers or an index (such as P/E ratio, alpha, beta, capture ratio,
standard deviation, EPS forecasts, Sharpe ratio, information ratio, R-squared, and market
cap analysis), security specific impact on overall portfolio performance month-end top
ten contributors to and detractors from performance, breakdown of High Unit Volume
Growth holdings vs. Positive Lifecycle Change holdings, portfolio turnover, and requests
of a similar nature. Please contact the Funds at (800) 992-3863 to obtain such information.
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ALGER GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
360 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10010
(800) 992-3863
www.alger.com
Investment Manager
Fred Alger Management, Inc.
360 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10010
Distributor
Fred Alger & Company, Incorporated
360 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10010
Transfer Agent and Dividend Disbursing Agent
State Street Bank and Trust Company
c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 8480
Boston, MA 02266-8480
Custodian
Brown Brothers Harriman & Company
50 Post Office Square
Boston, MA 02110
This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of Alger
Global Growth Fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors
unless accompanied by an effective prospectus for the Fund, which contains information
concerning the Fund’s investment policies, fees and expenses as well as other pertinent
information
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ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
(a) The Registrant has adopted a code of ethics (the "Code of Ethics") that applies to its
principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or
controller, or persons performing similar functions.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) The Registrant has not amended its Code of Ethics during the period covered by the
shareholder report presented in Item 1 hereto.
(d) The Registrant has not granted a waiver or an implicit waiver from a provision of its
Code of Ethics during the period covered by the shareholder report presented in Item 1
hereto.
(e) Not applicable.
(f) The Registrant's Code of Ethics is attached as an Exhibit hereto.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
The Board of Trustees of the Registrant determined that Stephen E. O’Neil is an audit committee
financial expert (within the meaning of that phrase specified in the instructions to Form N-CSR)
on the Registrant’s audit committee. Mr. O’Neil is an “independent” trustee – i.e., he is not an
interested person of the Registrant as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, nor has
he accepted directly or indirectly any consulting, advisory or other compensatory fee from the
Registrant, other than in his capacity as Trustee.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
| | |
a) Audit Fees: | | |
October 31, 2015 | $ | 35,500 |
October 31, 2014 | $ | 34,100 |
|
b) Audit-Related Fees: NONE | | |
|
c) Tax Fees for tax advice, tax compliance and tax planning: |
October 31, 2015 | $ | 4,700 |
October 31, 2014 | $ | 4,550 |
|
d) All Other Fees: | | |
October 31, 2015 | $ | 10,100 |
October 31, 2014 | $ | 9,760 |
Other fees include a review and consent for Registrants registration statement filing and
a review of the semi-annual financial statements.
e) 1) Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies And Procedures:
Audit and non-audit services provided by the Registrant’s independent registered public
accounting firm (the “Auditors”) on behalf the Registrant must be pre-approved by the
Audit Committee. Non-audit services provided by the Auditors on behalf of the
Registrant’s Investment Adviser or any entity controlling, controlled by, or under
common control with the Investment Adviser must be pre-approved by the Audit
Committee if such non-audit services directly relate to the operations or financial
reporting of the Registrant.
2) All fees in item 4(b) through 4(d) above were approved by the Registrants’ Audit
Committee.
f) Not Applicable
g) Non-Audit Fees:
| | | |
October 31, 2015 | $ | 191,042 | €69,347 |
October 31, 2014 | $ | 201,965 | €67,800 |
h) The audit committee of the board of trustees has considered whether the provision of the
non-audit services that were rendered to the registrant's investment adviser and any entity
controlling, controlled by, or under common control, with the adviser that provides ongoing
services to the registrant that were not approved pursuant to (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of
Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principle accountant's independence.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.
Not applicable
ITEM 6. INVESTMENTS.
Not applicable
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable
ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable
ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
Not applicable
ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
None
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a) The Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal 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) are effective based on their evaluation
of the disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of
this document.
(b) No changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting occurred during
the Registrant’s second fiscal half-year that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to
materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.
(a) (1) Code of Ethics as Exhibit 99.CODE ETH
(a) (2) Certifications of principal executive officer and principal financial officer as required by
rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 are attached as Exhibit 99.CERT
(b) Certifications of principal executive officer and principal financial officer as required by rule
30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 are attached as Exhibit 99.906CERT
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.
Alger Global Growth Fund
By: /s/Hal Liebes
Hal Liebes
President
Date: December 17, 2015
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment
Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf
of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By: /s/Hal Liebes
Hal Liebes
President
Date: December 17, 2015
By: /s/Michael D. Martins
Michael D. Martins
Treasurer
Date: December 17, 2015