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 811-21418
Ancora Trust
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
6060 Parkland Boulevard, Suite 200
Cleveland, Ohio 44124
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)
Richard A. Barone
c/o Ancora Trust
6060 Parkland Boulevard, Suite 000
Cleveland, Ohio 44124
(Name and address of agent for service)
Copies to:
Michael J. Meaney, Esq.
McDonald Hopkins Co., LPA
2100 Bank One Center
600 Superior Avenue East
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 216-825-4000
Date of fiscal year end: December 31
Date of reporting period: June 30, 2015
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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
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INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION INCLUDING SHAREHOLDER LETTER……….………....…..….1
ANCORA INCOME FUND……….……………………………………………………….……..5
ANCORA/THELEN SMALL-MID CAP FUND…………….……………………….…....9
ANCORA MICROCAP FUND…………….………….….……..……………………….…….16
ANCORA SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FUND….……….…………….……………….….23
FINANCIAL REVIEW…..………………………………………...............................………..28
FUND EXPENSES………………………………..……………………………….….…....…….57
TRUSTEES & OFFICERS & SERVICE PROVIDERS.………….….….......................60
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This report and the financial statements contained herein are provided for the general information of the shareholders of the Ancora Funds. Investors should carefully consider before investing each Fund’s investment objective, risks and expenses. For a prospectus, which contains that information and more information about each Fund, please call 866-626-2672 or visit our website at www.ancorafunds.com. Please read it carefully before you invest or send money.
INTRODUCTION
LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS
Dear Shareholder:
As we pass the midpoint of 2015, the stock market appears to be struggling to hold onto the highs it achieved in December 2014. Fewer and fewer stocks are able to maintain upward momentum while many stocks with excellent prospects going forward appear to be in clear downtrends.
General Motors is a case in point as of press time. After reaching a high of $38 in March, the shares are struggling to hold above the $30 level as of press time, in spite of 15% earnings growth projections going forward, and a price to earnings multiple under 6 times by 2017.
The bond market seems to be in the same kind of bind. Every time it appears yields are moving up, and bond prices are moving down, pressure from foreign markets and slow growth projections here at home seem to pull in the opposite direction. Even across the entire credit structure, high quality bonds seem to be holding their own, while lesser quality bonds appear to be in cyclical downtrends.
The conventional wisdom would suggest that a market which spins its wheels near the top of a trading range eventually breaks out to the upside, and as more and more market gurus turn bearish – another signal that the market may soon regain its upward climb – Ancora managers remain cautious but consistent in their search for value, looking to take advantage of opportunities when they appear.
ANCORA INCOME FUND
The Ancora Income Fund had a good first six months of 2015 relative to other Funds in its category. Total return came in at 1.83% for the Class I shares and 1.54% for the Class C shares versus a loss of 0.10% for the Barclay’s Aggregate Bond Index for the same period.
High quality long maturity bonds, within the fund, such as those issued by Torchmark Corp., Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. as well as preferred shares of various Gabelli Closed-End Funds all performed well, as did the shorter maturity securities which we have been accumulating throughout the first half of 2015. Less than investment grade bonds had a rough time, however, and the small amount we own declined, albeit by a very modest amount. The area which seemed to bear the brunt of the decline was the common shares of closed-end funds as the discounts to net asset values continued to widen. Since there was no apparent reason for the decline, the fund continued to add to established positions and have taken on new positions as opportunities presented themselves.
We ended the first half with about 6% in cash. As we moved into the third quarter the fund continued to add closed-end funds to the portfolio at what appears to be historically terrific values.
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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS (CONTINUED)
ANCORA/THELEN SMALL-MID CAP FUND
The Ancora/Thelen Small Mid Cap Fund finished the first half of 2015 with a gain of about 1% for both the Class I and Class C shares compared to the Russell 2500 Index which was up 4.81%.
The Consumer Staples, Industrials and Utilities sectors outperformed during the period. Consumer Staples were led by strong performance in SpartanNash, Inc., Post Holdings, Inc., and White Wave Foods Co. with appreciations between 25% and 42% during the first six months of 2015. Strong performance in the Industrial sector was led by Exelis, which accepted a buyout from Harris Corporation in early February at a significant premium to its previous trading price. Another portfolio holding, Zep Inc., also accepted a buyout in the first half of the year after it agreed to be acquired by an affiliate of New Mountain Capital, L.L.C.
The strength in these sectors was offset by weakness in the Consumer Discretionary and Health Care sectors. Consumer Discretionary was uncharacteristically weak due to the poor performance of Tribune Publishing Co., Lands’ End, Inc., and FTD Companies, Inc. Tribune was particularly disappointing as the company reported surprisingly weak earnings as expected cost cuts were slow to be initiated. Within two days of reporting earnings, the Company made a large acquisition of a San Diego newspaper at a price that Wall Street felt was inflated. After communications with management, we have decided to lower our weighting. Lands’ End also reported disappointing results as this year’s sales were matched up against very strong results due to the cold winter in 2014. Finally, FTD reported a disappointing quarter due to difficulty in integrating a large acquisition and the calendar change of Valentine’s Day to a weekend this year. We sold some FTD on the news and have repurchased as it appears, based on discussions with management, that business is back on track.
The Fund’s relative performance was also hurt by very strong performance in the Health Care sector, particularly drugs and biotech stocks which were up more than 30% in the first half alone. The valuations of these sectors are very high and in many cases have no earnings and thus the fund had little exposure to this industry.
The strength in higher risk stocks such as biotech and small cap drug companies coupled with the underperformance of higher quality small cap companies – those with top quartile returns on equity - has gotten to a level that has historically suggested the small cap market is set up for a reversal of performance leadership. Going forward, we expect small cap companies with established track records should begin to outperform. In addition, recent surveys show a preponderance of bearishness, particularly amongst private investors. This has historically been a very good sign for future returns over the next six to twelve months. Finally, a number of companies are in the process of spinning off certain divisions at what look to be reasonable valuations. We are again finding opportunities in equity spin-offs as well as in underfollowed stocks and franchise companies. We will continue to be disciplined in applying the investment process that has worked over a variety of economic conditions in the past.
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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS (CONTINUED)
ANCORA MICROCAP FUND
During the first half of 2015, the Ancora Microcap Fund Class I shares returned 1.48% and the Class C shares returned 1.12% , lagging the return of the Russell Microcap benchmark, which was up 6.03%. A significant portion of the underperformance can be attributed to the significant gains in many small biotech companies. As an example, the NASDAQ biotech index (NBI) was up 21.6% for the first half.
While we never like to lag the index, we recognize that there are times when sticking to our discipline of value and financial strength will prevent us from exposure to what may temporarily be a hot group.
Nevertheless for the last 12 months, which includes our strong period in the second half of last year, our return was 11.71% for the Class I shares compared to 8.23% for the Russell Microcap Index. Finally, regarding the even more important long term, the Class I shares have a since inception return of 11.64% annually compared to 9.83% for the Russell Microcap Index.
During the first half, the modest positive return can be misleading since the portfolio contained stocks with both significant gains and others with sizeable declines.
On the positive side were stocks including Heska Corp., Natuzzi Spa ADR, Albany Molecular Research, Inc., Jakks Pacific, Inc., and Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc.. Some other stocks, particularly those related to the energy sector, such as Goodrich Petroleum Corp, Vaalco Energy, Inc., Warren Resources, Inc., and Dawson Geophysical Co. declined precipitously.
While we, of course, believe that all of the current portfolio holdings represent excellent value, we are particularly finding numerous extremely undervalued situations that have exposure to the area of infrastructure investment. Since we believe this area will have several economic tailwinds over the next few years, we are happy to be able to obtain exposure at attractive valuation levels.
ANCORA SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FUND
The Ancora Special Opportunity Fund produced a total return of 2.16% for the Class I shares and 1.82% for the Class C shares through the first half of 2015. The Wilshire 5000, during this same period, produced a total return of 1.68%.
The Fund is intended to present the investor with a total portfolio approach, that is to say, it will consist of large capitalization, mid-capitalization and small capitalization companies with both value and growth characteristics. As such, the expectation is that it will draw little investment interest from institutional investors, but cover a wide range of market opportunities for the individual investor.
In addition, Ancora Special Opportunities will seek out investments with unusual potential rather than trying to mimic the return of the S&P 500 Index, or any other index
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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS (CONTINUED)
for that matter. In the past your Fund has had periods in which it substantially outperformed the market (2009) or has underperformed as well (2008).
During the first half of 2015, the shares of PowerSecure International, Inc. performed especially well. PowerSecure’s business is providing energy technologies to electric utilities and large industrial customers. One of our smaller positions, Nevada Gold and Casinos, Inc. is the owner of 10 small casinos in Washington and South Dakota, a segment quite distinct from Las Vegas where revenues seem to be declining. Nevada Gold and Casinos began generating positive cash flow during the first half of 2015, and it appears to be moving forward with continued cost cutting and revenue enhancement programs.
Downside pressure seemed to come from several areas of the portfolio. Neuberger Berman Real Estate Secs Income Fund has struggled as shares of REITs were clearly in decline. This Neuberger Berman position is a closed-end fund which sells at a substantial discount from its net asset value. Additionally, shares of Alcoa declined during this period in spite of the fact that aluminum production was trending up, and at the same time, Alcoa began focusing on less commodity-like and more value added production.
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Richard A Barone
Chairman
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ANCORA INCOME FUND
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE:
THE ANCORA INCOME FUND SEEKS TO PROVIDE INVESTORS A HIGH LEVEL OF CURRENT INCOME WITH A SECONDARY OBJECTIVE OF CAPITAL APPRECIATION.
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| PORTFOLIO MANAGER:
Richard A. Barone Chairman Emeritus, Ancora Advisors _________________________
NET ASSETS:
$28.4 MILLION* _________________________
INCEPTION DATE:
JANUARY 5, 2004 _________________________
TICKERS:
CLASS C – ANICX CLASS I – AAIIX ________________________
MINIMUM INITIAL INVESTMENT:
CLASS C – $5,000 CLASS I – $5,000
* As of June 30, 2015 |
| TOP HOLDINGS: JUNE 30, 2015 (d) |
| NAME | % OF NET ASSETS |
| First American Funds Government Obligation Class Y | 6.03% |
| Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond | 4.99% |
| MFS Intermediate Income Trust | 4.88% |
| Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust | 4.79% |
| BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust IV | 4.77% |
| Wells Fargo Advantage Multi-Sector Income Fund | 4.77% |
| The GDL Fund Series B 3/26/18 - 3.0% | 4.42% |
| BlackRock Ltd. Duration Income Trust | 3.73% |
| Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust Pfd A - 5.875% | 3.44% |
| State Street Corp. 6% 12/31/49 Pfd | 2.95% |
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SECTOR DIVERSIFICATION: JUNE 30, 2015 (d) |
NAME | % OF NET ASSETS |
Closed-End Income Funds | 34.50% |
Direct Trust Certificates | 24.77% |
REIT Senior Securities | 13.41% |
Traditional Preferred | 11.05% |
Closed-End Fund, Senior Securities | 10.12% |
Money Market Fund | 6.03% |
Other | 0.12% |
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TOTAL RETURNS: JUNE 30, 2015 (d) |
| YTD 2015 | ONE YEAR | THREE YEARS | FIVE YEARS | SINCE INCEP (a) |
ANCORA INCOME FUND - C(b) | 1.54% | 2.26% | 3.65% | 5.74% | 4.80% |
ANCORA INCOME FUND - I(b) | 1.83% | 2.97% | 4.35% | 6.26% | 5.16% |
BARCLAY’s AGG. INDEX(c) | -0.10% | 1.85% | 1.83% | 3.19% | 4.36% |
a)
Inception data reflects the annualized return since 1/05/04.
b)
Return figures reflect any change in price per share and assume the reinvestment of all distributions. The Index is an unmanaged benchmark that assumes reinvestment of all distributions and excludes the effect of taxes and fees.
c)
The Barclay’s Aggregate Bond Index is a widely recognized unmanaged index of bond prices and is representative of a broader market and range of securities than is found in the Fund’s portfolio. Individuals cannot invest directly in the Index.
d)
Data is unaudited.
The performance quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 1-866-626-2672.
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ANCORA INCOME FUND
PERFORMANCE ILLUSTRATION (UNAUDITED)
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The chart above assumes an initial investment of $1,000,000 made on January 5, 2004 (commencement of Fund operations) and held through June 30, 2015. THE FUND’S RETURN REPRESENTS PAST PERFORMANCE AND DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS. The returns shown assume the reinvestment of all distributions and do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment returns and principal values will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original purchase price.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance is unaudited.
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ANCORA INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED)
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| Shares | | Value |
Corporate Bond Trust Certificates - 24.77% | | | |
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Direct Trust Certificates - 24.77% | | | |
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. Sr Nt Exp 10/15/22 - 5.250% | 19,534 | | $ 492,843 |
Ares Capital Corp. Sr Nt 10/1/22 - 5.875% | 32,000 | | 810,240 |
Capitala Finance Corp. 7.125% - 6/16/21 Pfd | 25,000 | | 642,750 |
Colony Capital, Inc. 7.125% 12/31/49 Pfd | 14,000 | | 325,640 |
Hercules Technology Growth Cap Sr NT 9/30/19 - 7.000% | 17,500 | | 443,275 |
KKR Financial Holdings Pfd Ser A - 7.375% | 15,000 | | 391,800 |
Main Street Capital Corp. - 6.125% 4/1/23 Series | 30,060 | | 754,506 |
Merrill Lynch Preferred D - 7.000% | 12,000 | | 306,240 |
MVC Capital, Inc. 1/15/23 Series - 7.250% | 30,000 | | 747,600 |
Saratoga Investment Corp. 5/31/20 - 7.500% | 32,000 | | 808,320 |
THL Credit, Inc. 6.750% 11/15/21 Pfd | 12,000 | | 303,960 |
Torchmark Corp. 12/15/52 - 5.875% | 28,000 | | 707,602 |
Triangle Capital Corp. 6.375% 3/15/22 Pfd | 12,000 | | 308,400 |
| | | 7,043,176 |
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TOTAL CORPORATE BOND TRUST CERTIFICATES (Cost $6,988,357) | | | 7,043,176 |
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Investment Companies - 44.62% | | | |
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Closed-End Income Funds - 34.50% | | | |
Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc. | 115,000 | | 570,400 |
BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust IV | 107,000 | | 1,355,690 |
BlackRock Ltd. Duration Income Trust | 70,000 | | 1,060,500 |
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond | 110,000 | | 1,419,000 |
Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust | 117,000 | | 1,363,050 |
Managed High Yield Pus Fund, Inc. | 140,000 | | 250,600 |
MFS Intermediate Income Trust | 300,000 | | 1,386,000 |
Nuveen Multi-Market Income Fund | 33,000 | | 237,848 |
Strategic Global Income Fund, Inc. | 3,103 | | 25,661 |
Wells Fargo Advantage Multi-Sector Income Fund | 107,000 | | 1,354,620 |
Western Asset/Claymore Inflation-Linked Opportunity | 70,000 | | 783,300 |
| | | 9,806,669 |
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Closed-End Funds, Senior Securities - 10.12% | | | |
Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust Preferred A - 5.875% | 38,500 | | 978,285 |
Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. Ser D - 5.875% Pfd | 15,000 | | 384,000 |
Gabelli Healthcare - 5.875% Series B Pfd | 10,000 | | 257,076 |
The GDL Fund Series B 3/26/18 - 3.000% (a) | 25,000 | | 1,256,748 |
| | | 2,876,109 |
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TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES (Cost $12,967,835) | | | 12,682,778 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED)(CONTINUED)
| | | |
| Shares | | Value |
Traditional Preferred- 11.05% | | | |
Banc of California, Inc., 7.375% 12/31/49 | 7,000 | | $ 182,700 |
Capital One Financial Corp. Series C - 6.250% Pfd | 12,000 | | 300,720 |
Citigroup, Inc. Cum Pfd Ser L - 6.875% | 16,000 | | 422,720 |
Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Co. Pfd Shs 4/1/19 - 4.250% | 26,500 | | 667,270 |
Northern Trust Corp. - 5.850% Series C Pfd | 28,500 | | 729,030 |
State Street Corp. - 6.000% 12/31/49 Pfd | 33,500 | | 838,505 |
| | | 3,140,945 |
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TOTAL TRADITIONAL PREFERRED (Cost $3,092,326) | | | 3,140,945 |
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REIT Senior Securities - 13.41% | | | |
Apollo Coml Real Estate Pfd Ser A 8.625% | 20,000 | | 526,000 |
Apollo Invt Corp Sr Nts 6.875% Exp 7/15/43 | 15,000 | | 380,100 |
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. 7.375% 5/15/21 Pfd | 15,800 | | 391,050 |
Colony Financial, Inc. 7.500% Series B Pfd | 6,200 | | 154,152 |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. Preferred Series G | 12,000 | | 283,800 |
Pebblebrook Hotel Tr Pfd Ser C 6.500% | 11,900 | | 301,784 |
Public Storage 6.000% series Z Pfd | 25,500 | | 639,540 |
RAIT Financial Trust 7.125% 8/30/19 Pfd | 18,000 | | 446,400 |
Wells Fargo REIT 6.375% Series A 12/31/49 Pfd | 27,000 | | 690,660 |
| | | 3,813,486 |
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TOTAL REIT SENIOR SECURITIES (Cost $3,638,928) | | | 3,813,486 |
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Money Market Fund - 6.03% | | | |
First American Funds Government Obligation Class Y 0.01% (a) | 1,713,749 | | 1,713,749 |
| | | 1,713,749 |
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TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND (Cost $1,713,749) | | | 1,713,749 |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $28,401,195) 99.88% | | | 28,394,134 |
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Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 0.12% | | | 34,069 |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00% | | | $28,428,203 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
(a) Variable rate security; the coupon rate shown represents the 7-day yield as of June 30, 2015.
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ANCORA/THELEN SMALL-MID CAP FUND
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE:
THE ANCORA/THELEN SMALL-MID CAP FUND SEEKS TO OBTAIN CAPITAL APPRECIATION.
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| PORTFOLIO MANAGER:
Dan Thelen Managing Director - Small-Mid Cap Equities, Ancora Advisors _________________________
NET ASSETS:
$58.9 MILLION* _________________________
INCEPTION DATE:
JANUARY 2, 2013 _________________________
TICKERS:
CLASS C – AATCX CLASS I – AATIX CLASS S – AATSX ________________________
MINIMUM INITIAL INVESTMENT:
CLASS C – $5,000 CLASS I – $5,000 CLASS S – $1,500,000
* As of June 30, 2015 |
| TOP HOLDINGS: JUNE 30, 2015 (d) |
| NAME | % OF NET ASSETS |
| United Online, Inc. | 3.75% |
| Fidelity National Financial, Inc. | 3.59% |
| SpartanNash Co. | 3.55% |
| Ally Financial, Inc. | 3.41% |
| TFS Financial Corp. | 3.03% |
| Post Holdings, Inc. | 3.01% |
| Liberty Ventures - Series A | 2.59% |
| Platform Specialty Products Corporation | 2.50% |
| Allegion PLC | 2.20% |
| FTD Companies, Inc. | 2.14% |
SECTOR DIVERSIFICATION: JUNE 30, 2015 (d) |
NAME | % OF NET ASSETS |
Consumer Discretionary | 34.12% |
Financials | 19.80% |
Information Technology | 11.27% |
Consumer Staples | 9.28% |
Industrials | 7.30% |
Materials | 5.82% |
Health Care | 4.41% |
Utilities | 3.55% |
Telecommunication Services | 2.38% |
Money Market Fund | 1.47% |
Energy | 0.62% |
Other | -0.02% |
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TOTAL RETURNS: JUNE 30, 2015 (d) |
| THREE MONTHS | YTD 2015 | ONE YEAR | SINCE INCEP(a) |
ANCORA/THELEN SMALL-MID CAP FUND - C (b) | -1.69% | 0.53% | 1.34% | 14.73% |
ANCORA/THELEN SMALL-MID CAP FUND - I (b) | -1.53% | 0.89% | 2.06% | 15.65% |
ANCORA/THELEN SMALL-MID CAP FUND - S (b) | N/A | N/A | N/A | -2.00% |
RUSSELL 2500 INDEX(c) | -0.34% | 4.81% | 5.92% | 17.57% |
a)
Inception data reflects the total return since 01/02/13 for Class C and Class I, and 06/19/2015 for Class S.
b)
Return figures reflect any change in price per share and assume the reinvestment of all distributions.
c)
The Russell 2500 Index, an unmanaged index, consists of 2500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation. It is market-value weighted (stock price times number of shares outstanding), with each stock’s weighting in the Index proportionate to its market value and not available for purchase. If you were to purchase the securities that make up this Index, your returns would be lower once fees and/or commissions are deducted.
d)
Data is unaudited.
The performance quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 1-866-626-2672.
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ANCORA/THELEN SMALL-MID CAP FUND
PERFORMANCE ILLUSTRATION (UNAUDITED)
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The chart above assumes an initial investment of $1,000,000 made on January 2, 2013 (commencement of Fund operations) and held through June 30, 2015. THE FUND’S RETURN REPRESENTS PAST PERFORMANCE AND DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS. The returns shown assume the reinvestment of all distributions and do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment returns and principal values will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original purchase price.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance is unaudited.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED)
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| Shares | | Value |
Common Stocks - 98.55% | | | |
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Aerospace & Defense - 0.92% | | | |
Vectrus, Inc. (a) | 21,668 | | $ 538,883 |
| | | 538,883 |
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Airlines - 0.13% | | | |
Skywest, Inc. | 5,194 | | 78,118 |
| | | 78,118 |
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Auto Components - 0.92% | | | |
Remy International, Inc. | 24,420 | | 539,926 |
| | | 539,926 |
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Building Products - 2.2% | | | |
Allegion PLC | 21,540 | | 1,295,416 |
| | | 1,295,416 |
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Capital Markets - 0.52% | | | |
Ashford, Inc. (a) | 3,506 | | 305,969 |
| | | 305,969 |
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Chemicals - 4.92% | | | |
Platform Specialty Products Corporation (a) | 57,550 | | 1,472,129 |
Rayonier Advanced Materials, Inc. | 68,113 | | 1,107,517 |
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. | 5,350 | | 316,774 |
| | | 2,896,420 |
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Commercial Banks - 0.8% | | | |
Farmers National Banc Corp. (c) | 56,757 | | 468,245 |
| | | 468,245 |
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Communications Equipment - 0.88% | | | |
Polycom, Inc. (a) | 45,060 | | 515,486 |
| | | 515,486 |
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Consumer Finance - 3.41% | | | |
Ally Financial, Inc. (a) | 89,410 | | 2,005,466 |
| | | 2,005,466 |
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Diversified Consumer Services - 1.91% | | | |
Ascent Capital Group, Inc. - Class A (a) | 18,070 | | 772,312 |
Collectors Universe, Inc. | 17,585 | | 350,645 |
| | | 1,122,957 |
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Diversified Financial Services - 5.67% | | | |
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (a) | 137,357 | | 2,112,551 |
Voya Financial, Inc. | 26,400 | | 1,226,808 |
| | | 3,339,359 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
| | | |
| Shares | | Value |
Diversified Telecommunications Services - 2.38% | | | |
Cincinnati Bell, Inc. (a) | 227,470 | | $ 868,935 |
Iridium Communications, Inc. (a) | 58,590 | | 532,582 |
| | | 1,401,517 |
| | | |
Electrical Equipment - 1.99% | | | |
Babcock & Wilcox Co. | 35,750 | | 1,172,600 |
| | | 1,172,600 |
| | | |
Food & Staples Retailing - 3.55% | | | |
SpartanNash Co. | 64,260 | | 2,091,020 |
| | | 2,091,020 |
| | | |
Food Products - 5.73% | | | |
Nomad Holdings Ltd. (a) | 18,333 | | 403,325 |
Post Holdings, Inc. (a) | 32,892 | | 1,773,866 |
Whitewave Foods Co. - Class A (a) | 24,459 | | 1,195,556 |
| | | 3,372,747 |
| | | |
Gas Utilities - 3.19% | | | |
ONE Gas, Inc. | 27,490 | | 1,169,974 |
South Jersey Industries, Inc. | 28,720 | | 710,246 |
| | | 1,880,220 |
| | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 2.72% | | | |
Halyard Health, Inc. (a) | 23,330 | | 944,865 |
Utah Medical Products, Inc. | 11,004 | | 656,169 |
| | | 1,601,034 |
| | | |
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.97% | | | |
Corvel Corp. (a) | 17,906 | | 573,350 |
| | | 573,350 |
| | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 4.09% | | | |
Darden Restaurants, Inc. | 12,880 | | 915,510 |
Interval Leisure Group, Inc. | 24,295 | | 555,141 |
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (a) | 27,531 | | 530,247 |
Ruby Tuesday, Inc. (a) | 64,391 | | 403,732 |
| | | 2,404,630 |
| | | |
Household Durables - 0.72% | | | |
TRI Pointe Homes, Inc. (a) | 27,750 | | 424,575 |
| | | 424,575 |
| | | |
IT Services - 3.56% | | | |
Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. - Class A (a) | 20,997 | | 865,076 |
Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (a) | 58,540 | | 361,192 |
Science Applications International Corp. | 16,450 | | 869,383 |
| | | 2,095,651 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
| | | |
| Shares | | Value |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers - 0.36% | | | |
Talen Energy Corporation Common (a) | 12,330 | | $ 211,583 |
| | | 211,583 |
| | | |
Internet & Catalog Retail - 8.02% | | | |
FTD Companies, Inc. (a) | 44,588 | | 1,256,936 |
Lands' End, Inc. (a) | 10,540 | | 261,708 |
Liberty Interactive Corp. - Class A (a) | 41,480 | | 1,151,070 |
Liberty TripAdivsor Holdings, Inc. - Class A (a) | 7,190 | | 231,662 |
Liberty Ventures - Series A (a) | 38,890 | | 1,527,210 |
TripAdvisor, Inc. (a) | 3,317 | | 289,043 |
| | | 4,717,629 |
| | | |
Internet Software & Services - 5.52% | | | |
Autobytel, Inc. (a) | 65,009 | | 1,039,494 |
United Online, Inc. (a) | 140,867 | | 2,207,386 |
| | | 3,246,880 |
| | | |
Leisure Equipment & Products - 1.39% | | | |
Nautilus, Inc. (a) | 38,025 | | 817,918 |
| | | 817,918 |
| | | |
Leisure Products - 0.98% | | | |
Vista Outdoor, Inc. (a) | 12,850 | | 576,965 |
| | | 576,965 |
| | | |
Machinery - 0.92% | | | |
Timken Co. | 14,820 | | 541,967 |
| | | 541,967 |
| | | |
Media - 13.04% | | | |
AMC Networks, Inc. Class A (a) | 8,535 | | 698,590 |
Harte-Hanks, Inc. | 102,040 | | 608,158 |
Lamar Advertising Co. Class A | 14,760 | | 848,405 |
Liberty Broadband - C (a) | 11,490 | | 587,828 |
Liberty Media Corp. (a) | 3,740 | | 134,790 |
Liberty Media Corp. - Class C (a) | 16,480 | | 591,632 |
Starz - Liberty Capital Class A (a) | 18,590 | | 831,345 |
Time, Inc. | 25,874 | | 595,361 |
Townsquare Media, Inc. (a) | 56,880 | | 772,430 |
Tribune Media Co. - Class A (a) | 21,010 | | 1,121,724 |
Tribune Publishing Co. | 56,798 | | 882,641 |
| | | 7,672,904 |
| | | |
Metals & Mining- 0.89% | | | |
TimkenSteel Corp. | 19,500 | | 526,305 |
| | | 526,305 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
| | | |
| Shares | | Value |
Multiline Retail - 0.82% | | | |
Tuesday Morning Corp. (a) | 42,891 | | $ 483,167 |
| | | 483,167 |
| | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 0.62% | | | |
California Resources Corp. (a) | 60,710 | | 366,688 |
| | | 366,688 |
| | | |
Pharmaceuticals - 0.72% | | | |
Mallinckrodt PLC (a) | 3,580 | | 421,438 |
| | | 421,438 |
| | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts - 4.06% | | | |
Communications Sales & Leasing, Inc. | 21,900 | | 541,368 |
Cyrusone, Inc. | 22,390 | | 659,386 |
New Senior Investment Group, Inc. | 46,205 | | 617,761 |
Rouse Properties, Inc. | 35,055 | | 573,149 |
| | | 2,391,664 |
| | | |
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.87% | | | |
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. | 12,994 | | 511,964 |
| | | 511,964 |
| | | |
Services - 1.13% | | | |
ADT Corp. | 19,870 | | 667,036 |
| | | 667,036 |
| | | |
Specialty Retail - 1.67% | | | |
CST Brands, Inc. | 25,200 | | 984,312 |
| | | 984,312 |
| | | |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripheral - 1.31% | | | |
NCR Corp. (a) | 25,700 | | 773,570 |
| | | 773,570 |
| | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 2.02% | | | |
Cherokee, Inc. | 42,119 | | 1,186,913 |
| | | 1,186,913 |
| | | |
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance - 3.03% | | | |
TFS Financial Corp. | 106,130 | | 1,785,107 |
| | | 1,785,107 |
| | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $49,759,528) | | | 58,007,599 |
| | | |
Money Market Fund - 1.47% | | | |
First American Funds Government Obligation Class Y 0.01% (b) | 867,112 | | 867,112 |
| | | 867,112 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
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ANCORA/THELEN SMALL-MID CAP FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
| | | |
| Shares | | Value |
| | | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND (Cost $867,112) | | | $ 867,112 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $50,626,640) 100.02% | | | 58,874,711 |
| | | |
Liabilities In Excess of Other Assets - (0.02)% | | | (11,101) |
| | | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00% | | | $ 58,863,610 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
(a) Non-Income producing.
(b) Variable rate security; the coupon rate shown represents the 7-day yield as of June 30, 2015.
(c) Adviser owns more than 5% of the outstanding voting shares of the company.
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ANCORA MICROCAP FUND
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE:
THE ANCORA MICROCAP FUND SEEKS TO OBTAIN CAPITAL APPRECIATION.
| | | | |
| PORTFOLIO MANAGER:
Denis Amato Managing Director – Microcap Equities, Ancora Advisors _________________________
NET ASSETS:
$18.0 MILLION* _________________________
INCEPTION DATE:
SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 _________________________
TICKERS:
CLASS C – ANCCX CLASS I – ANCIX ________________________
MINIMUM INITIAL INVESTMENT:
CLASS C – $5,000 CLASS I – $5,000
* As of June 30, 2015 |
| TOP HOLDINGS: JUNE 30, 2015 (d) |
| NAME | % OF NET ASSETS |
| First American Funds Government Obligation Class Y | 10.08% |
| Lakeland Industries, Inc. | 3.76% |
| Jakks Pacific, Inc. | 2.34% |
| Imation Corp. | 2.26% |
| Albany Molecular Research, Inc. | 2.25% |
| Harris & Harris Group, Inc. | 2.23% |
| Axcelis Technologies, Inc. | 2.23% |
| Digirad Corp. | 2.20% |
| MVC Capital, Inc. | 2.16% |
| John B Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. | 1.89% |
| | |
| | |
SECTOR DIVERSIFICATION: JUNE 30, 2015 (d) |
NAME | % OF NET ASSETS |
Information Technology | 25.50% |
Consumer Discretionary | 21.42% |
Financials | 12.98% |
Health Care | 11.63% |
Money Market Fund | 10.08% |
Industrials | 9.86% |
Consumer Staples | 3.50% |
Telecommunication Services | 1.68% |
Energy | 1.63% |
Materials | 1.51% |
Other | 0.21% |
| | | | | |
TOTAL RETURNS: JUNE 30, 2015 (d) |
| YTD 2015 | ONE YEAR | THREE YEARS | FIVE YEARS | SINCE INCEP(a) |
ANCORA MICROCAP FUND - C(b) | 1.12% | 10.81% | 18.37% | 15.18% | 11.05% |
ANCORA MICROCAP FUND - I(b) | 1.48% | 11.71% | 19.37% | 15.99% | 11.64% |
RUSSELL MICROCAP INDEX(c) | 6.03% | 8.23% | 19.26% | 17.49% | 9.83% |
a)
Inception data reflects the annualized return since 09/02/08.
b)
Return figures reflect any change in price per share and assume the reinvestment of all distributions.
c)
The Russell Microcap Index measures the performance of the Microcap segment of the U.S. equity market. It makes up less than 3% of the U.S. equity market. It includes 1,000 of the smallest securities in the small-cap Russell 2000 Index based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. If you were to purchase the securities that make up this index, your return would be lower once fees and/or commissions are deducted.
d)
Data is unaudited.
The performance quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 1-866-626-2672
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PERFORMANCE ILLUSTRATION (UNAUDITED)
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The chart above assumes an initial investment of $1,000,000 made on September 2, 2008 (commencement of Fund operations) and held through June 30, 2015. THE FUND’S RETURN REPRESENTS PAST PERFORMANCE AND DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS. The returns shown assume the reinvestment of all distributions and do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment returns and principal values will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original purchase price.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance is unaudited.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED)
| | | |
| Shares | | Value |
Common Stocks - 89.71% | | | |
| | | |
Aerospace & Defense - 0.28% | | | |
Arotech Corp. (a) | 20,500 | | $ 49,405 |
| | | 49,405 |
| | | |
Airlines - 1.59% | | | |
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. Com (a) | 12,000 | | 285,000 |
| | | 285,000 |
| | | |
Auto Components - 0.96% | | | |
Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. (a) | 23,000 | | 172,040 |
| | | 172,040 |
| | | |
Capital Markets - 5.48% | | | |
Calamos Asset Management, Inc. - Class A | 16,000 | | 196,000 |
Harris & Harris Group, Inc. (a) | 145,542 | | 400,241 |
MVC Capital, Inc. | 37,972 | | 387,314 |
| | | 983,555 |
| | | |
Chemicals - 1.61% | | | |
Landec Corp. (a) | 20,000 | | 288,600 |
| | | 288,600 |
| | | |
Commercial Banks - 1.78% | | | |
Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. | 10,000 | | 134,100 |
LNB Bancorp (e) | 10,000 | | 185,000 |
| | | 319,100 |
| | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies - 2.95% | | | |
Fuel Tech, Inc. (a) | 15,000 | | 32,850 |
Kimball International, Inc. - Class B | 19,000 | | 231,040 |
Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (a) | 69,957 | | 266,536 |
| | | 530,426 |
| | | |
Communications Equipment - 1.61% | | | |
Aviat Networks, Inc. (a) | 166,307 | | 209,547 |
Oclaro, Inc. (a) | 35,000 | | 79,100 |
| | | 288,647 |
| | | |
Computers & Peripherals - 2.55% | | | |
Imation Corp. (a) | 100,072 | | 406,292 |
Silicon Graphics International Corp. (a) | 8,000 | | 51,760 |
| | | 458,052 |
| | | |
Construction & Engineering - 2.35% | | | |
Layne Christensen Company (a) | 29,257 | | 261,850 |
Sterling Construction Co., Inc. (a) | 40,000 | | 160,000 |
| | | 421,850 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
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ANCORA MICROCAP FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
| | | |
| Shares | | Value |
Distributors - 1.50% | | | |
VOXX International Corp. - Class A (a) | 32,596 | | $ 269,895 |
| | | 269,895 |
| | | |
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.47% | | | |
Lincoln Educational Services Corp. | 42,000 | | 84,840 |
| | | 84,840 |
| | | |
Diversified Financial Services - 1.36% | | | |
Pico Holdings, Inc. (a) | 16,570 | | 243,910 |
| | | 243,910 |
| | | |
Diversified Telecommunications - 1.68% | | | |
Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. (a) | 125,981 | | 302,354 |
| | | 302,354 |
| | | |
Electrical Equipment - 0.26% | | | |
LSI Industries, Inc. | 5,000 | | 46,700 |
| | | 46,700 |
| | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 11.14% | | | |
Deswell Industries, Inc. | 22,500 | | 40,500 |
Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. | 55,000 | | 289,850 |
Frequency Electronics, Inc. (a) | 9,100 | | 102,648 |
Iteris, Inc. (a) | 114,028 | | 201,830 |
Kimball Electronics, Inc. (a) | 11,250 | | 164,138 |
Mace Security International, Inc. (a)(d)(f) | 150,000 | | 66,000 |
Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (a) | 35,000 | | 208,950 |
Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc. (a) | 13,351 | | 291,853 |
Perceptron, Inc. | 12,000 | | 126,720 |
Planar Systems, Inc. (a) | 15,000 | | 65,400 |
Radisys Corp. (a) | 40,000 | | 102,400 |
Richardson Electronics Ltd. | 30,500 | | 246,440 |
Vicon Industries, Inc. | 70,958 | | 94,375 |
| | | 2,001,104 |
| | | |
Energy Equipment & Services - 1.02% | | | |
Dawson Geophysical Co. | 24,840 | | 116,748 |
Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. | 6,000 | | 67,020 |
| | | 183,768 |
| | | |
Food Products - 1.89% | | | |
John B Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. | 6,549 | | 339,893 |
| | | 339,893 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
| | | |
| Shares | | Value |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 5.66% | | | |
Cryolife, Inc. | 13,047 | | $ 147,170 |
Digirad Corp. | 90,892 | �� | 394,471 |
Invacare Corp. | 10,000 | | 216,300 |
RTI Biologics, Inc. Com (a) | 40,000 | | 258,400 |
| | | 1,016,341 |
| | | |
Health Care Providers & Services - 2.23% | | | |
Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. (a) | 20,000 | | 253,600 |
PDI, Inc. (a) | 103,210 | | 147,590 |
| | | 401,190 |
| | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.47% | | | |
Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (a) | 10,000 | | 9,300 |
Luby's, Inc. (a) | 40,183 | | 194,888 |
Ruby Tuesday, Inc. (a) | 9,500 | | 59,565 |
| | | 263,753 |
| | | |
Household Durables - 4.66% | | | |
Emerson Radio Corp. | 116,315 | | 134,925 |
Natuzzi SpA ADR (a)(c) | 133,354 | | 285,378 |
Stanley Funiture Co., Inc. (a) | 100,432 | | 298,283 |
ZAGG, Inc. (a) | 15,000 | | 118,800 |
| | | 837,386 |
| | | |
Insurance - 3.39% | | | |
Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc. | 31,000 | | 266,600 |
State Auto Financial Corp. | 7,500 | | 179,625 |
United Insurance Holdings Corp. | 10,500 | | 163,170 |
| | | 609,395 |
| | | |
Internet Software & Services - 2.51% | | | |
Monster Worldwide, Inc. (a) | 20,000 | | 130,800 |
Realnetworks, Inc. (a) | 59,000 | | 319,190 |
| | | 449,990 |
| | | |
Leisure Products - 4.63% | | | |
Callaway Golf Co. | 37,500 | | 335,250 |
Jakks Pacific, Inc. | 42,500 | | 420,325 |
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. (a) | 54,500 | | 76,300 |
| | | 831,875 |
| | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 2.25% | | | |
Albany Molecular Research, Inc. (a) | 20,000 | | 404,400 |
| | | 404,400 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
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ANCORA MICROCAP FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
| | | |
| Shares | | Value |
Machinery - 1.31% | | | |
FreightCar America, Inc. | 4,000 | | $ 83,520 |
MFRI, Inc. (a) | 9,000 | | 54,450 |
Tecumseh Products Co. (a) | 39,380 | | 97,269 |
| | | 235,239 |
| | | |
Marine - 0.21% | | | |
Euroseas, Ltd. (a) | 50,000 | | 38,000 |
| | | 38,000 |
| | | |
Media- 0.85% | | | |
Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (a) | 32,410 | | 152,003 |
Ballantyne Strong, Inc. - Rights (a) | 10,000 | | - |
| | | 152,003 |
| | | |
Metals & Mining- 1.51% | | | |
Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp. | 4,900 | | 74,088 |
Endeavour Silver Corp. (a) | 55,000 | | 109,450 |
Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. (a) | 4,500 | | 88,425 |
| | | 271,963 |
| | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 0.98% | | | |
Goodrich Petroleum Corp. (a) | 18,000 | | 33,480 |
Vaalco Energy, Inc. (a) | 52,500 | | 112,350 |
Warren Resources, Inc. (a) | 65,000 | | 29,900 |
| | | 175,730 |
| | | |
Pharmaceuticals - 1.48% | | | |
Heska Corp. (a) | 8,970 | | 266,319 |
| | | 266,319 |
| | | |
Professional Services - 1.47% | | | |
Heidrick & Struggles Intl, Inc. | 9,000 | | 234,720 |
RCM Technologies, Inc. | 5,080 | | 28,753 |
| | | 263,473 |
| | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 5.82% | | | |
Amtech Systems, Inc. (a) | 22,630 | | 235,126 |
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (a) | 135,000 | | 399,600 |
AXT, Inc. (a) | 98,950 | | 249,354 |
Kopin Corp. (a) | 15,000 | | 51,750 |
Rubicon Technology, Inc. (a) | 28,000 | | 68,040 |
Trio Tech International (a) | 13,322 | | 40,765 |
| | | 1,044,635 |
| | | |
Software - 1.37% | | | |
Telenav, Inc. (a) | 30,507 | | 245,581 |
| | | 245,581 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
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ANCORA MICROCAP FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
| | | |
| Shares | | Value |
Specialty Retail - 1.54% | | | |
HHGregg, Inc. (a) | 20,019 | | $ 66,863 |
Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. (a) | 22,000 | | 209,000 |
| | | 275,863 |
| | | |
Technology Harware, Storage & Peripheral - 0.50% | | | |
TransAct Technologies, Inc. | 13,515 | | 90,280 |
| | | 90,280 |
| | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 3.75% | | | |
Lakeland Industries, Inc. (a) | 58,950 | | 674,388 |
| | | 674,388 |
| | | |
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance - 0.98% | | | |
Trustco Bank Corp. | 25,000 | | 175,750 |
| | | 175,750 |
| | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.66% | | | |
Lawson Products, Inc. (a) | 5,040 | | 118,339 |
| | | 118,339 |
| | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $13,884,481) | | | 16,111,032 |
| | | |
Money Market Fund - 10.08% | | | |
First American Funds Government Obligation Class Y 0.01% (b) | 1,810,300 | | 1,810,300 |
| | | 1,810,300 |
| | | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND (Cost $1,810,300) | | | 1,810,300 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $15,694,781) 99.79% | | | 17,921,332 |
| | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 0.21% | | | 36,933 |
| | | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00% | | | $ 17,958,265 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
(a) Non-Income producing.
(b) Variable rate security; the coupon rate shown represents the 7-day yield as of June 30, 2015.
(c) ADR - American Depository Receipt
(d) The Ancora Trust Chairman serves on the Board of Directors of this company.
(e) The CEO of Ancora Advisors serves on the Board of Directors for this company.
(f) The Portfolio Manager of this Fund serves on the Board of Directors for this company.
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ANCORA SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FUND
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE:
THE ANCORA SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FUND SEEKS TO PROVIDE INVESTORS A HIGH TOTAL RETURN, THROUGH A COMBINATION OF INCOME AND CAPITAL APPRECIATION IN THE VALUE OF ITS SHARES.
| | | | |
| PORTFOLIO MANAGER:
Richard A. Barone Chairman Emeritus, Ancora Advisors _________________________
NET ASSETS:
$14.0 MILLION* _________________________
INCEPTION DATE:
JANUARY 5, 2004 _________________________
TICKERS:
CLASS C – ANSCX CLASS I – ANSIX ________________________
MINIMUM INITIAL INVESTMENT:
CLASS C – $5,000 CLASS I – $5,000
* As of June 30, 2015 |
| TOP HOLDINGS: JUNE 30, 2015 (d) |
| NAME | % OF NET ASSETS |
| First American Funds Government Obligation Class Y | 14.27% |
| Mace Security International, Inc. | 7.85% |
| Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. | 4.62% |
| Phillps 66 | 4.02% |
| Citigroup, Inc. | 3.94% |
| MFS Intermediate Income Trust | 3.63% |
| Centrue Financial Corp. | 3.57% |
| Leucadia National Corp. | 3.47% |
| Alpine Total Dynamic Dividend Fund | 3.08% |
| MVC Capital, Inc. | 3.06% |
SECTOR DIVERSIFICATION: JUNE 30, 2015 (d) |
NAME | % OF NET ASSETS |
Investment Companies | 27.29% |
Financials | 24.81% |
Information Technology | 16.95% |
Money Market Fund | 14.27% |
Energy | 6.19% |
Consumer Discretionary | 4.36% |
Materials | 3.42% |
Industrials | 2.93% |
Direct Trust Certificate | 1.90% |
Consumer Staples | 1.18% |
Health Care | 0.98% |
Other | -4.28% |
| | | | | |
TOTAL RETURNS: JUNE 30, 2015 (d) |
| YTD 2015 | ONE YEAR | THREE YEARS | FIVE YEARS | SINCE INCEP(a) |
ANCORA SPECIAL OPP - C(b) | 1.82% | 0.95% | 16.90% | 11.57% | 6.03% |
ANCORA SPECIAL OPP - I(b) | 2.16% | 1.59% | 17.76% | 12.24% | 6.61% |
WILSHIRE 5000 INDEX(c) | 1.68% | 7.11% | 17.48% | 17.68% | 8.15% |
a)
Inception data reflects the annualized return since 01/05/04.
b)
Return figures reflect any change in price per share and assume the reinvestment of all distributions.
c)
The Wilshire 5000 Index measures the performance of all U.S. equity securities with readily available price data. Over 5,000 capitalization weighted security returns are used to adjust the index. It is market-value weighted (stock price times number of shares outstanding), with each stock’s weighting in the Index proportionate to its market value and not available for purchase. If you were to purchase the securities that make up this index, your returns would be lower once fees and/or commissions are deducted.
d)
Data is Unaudited.
The performance quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 1-866-626-2672
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ANCORA SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FUND
PERFORMANCE ILLUSTRATION (UNAUDITED)
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The chart above assumes an initial investment of $1,000,000 made on January 5, 2004 (commencement of Fund operations) and held through June 30, 2015. THE FUND’S RETURN REPRESENTS PAST PERFORMANCE AND DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS. The returns shown assume the reinvestment of all distributions and do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment returns and principal values will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original purchase price.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance is unaudited.
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ANCORA SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED)
| | | |
| Shares | | Value |
Common Stocks - 58.52% | | | |
| | | |
Banks - 6.86% | | | |
Centrue Financial Corp. (a) | 33,333 | | $ 500,000 |
Independent Bank Corp. | 25,000 | | 339,000 |
Investors Bancorp, Inc. | 10,000 | | 123,000 |
| | | 962,000 |
| | | |
Capital Markets - 5.83% | | | |
MVC Capital, Inc. | 42,000 | | 428,400 |
Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (a) | 20,000 | | 389,200 |
| | | 817,600 |
| | | |
Communications Equipment - 3.81% | | | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 10,000 | | 274,600 |
Juniper Networks, Inc. | 10,000 | | 259,700 |
| | | 534,300 |
| | | |
Consumer Finance - 2.40% | | | |
Ally Financial, Inc. (a) | 15,000 | | 336,450 |
| | | 336,450 |
| | | |
Diversified Financial Services - 7.41% | | | |
Citigroup, Inc. | 10,000 | | 552,400 |
Leucadia National Corp. | 20,000 | | 485,600 |
| | | 1,038,000 |
| | | |
Electrical Equipment - 2.93% | | | |
Active Power, Inc. (a) | 20,000 | | 40,200 |
Capstone Turbine Corp. (a) | 185,000 | | 75,980 |
PowerSecure International, Inc. (a) | 20,000 | | 295,200 |
| | | 411,380 |
| | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 11.27% | | | |
Corning, Inc. | 17,000 | | 335,410 |
Iteris, Inc (a) | 81,000 | | 143,370 |
Mace Security International, Inc. (a)(c)(d)(f) | 2,500,000 | | 1,100,000 |
| | | 1,578,780 |
| | | |
Health Care Technology - 0.98% | | | |
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (a) | 10,000 | | 136,800 |
| | | 136,800 |
| | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.51% | | | |
Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (a) | 128,000 | | 211,200 |
| | | 211,200 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
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ANCORA SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
| | | |
| Shares | | Value |
Metals & Mining - 3.42% | | | |
Alcoa, Inc. | 25,000 | | $ 278,750 |
IAMGOLD Corp. (a) | 100,000 | | 200,000 |
| | | 478,750 |
Miscellaneous - 0.00% | | | |
Contra Softbrands, Inc. (a) | 40,000 | | - |
| | | - |
| | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 6.19% | | | |
Phillps 66 | 7,000 | | 563,920 |
StealthGas, Inc. (a) | 36,471 | | 246,179 |
StealthGas, Inc. - Rights (a) | 30,000 | | - |
Warren Resources, Inc. (a) | 125,000 | | 57,500 |
| | | 867,599 |
| | | |
Personal Products - 1.18% | | | |
Stephan Co. (a)(c) | 157,000 | | 164,850 |
| | | 164,850 |
| | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.67% | | | |
Micron Technology, Inc. (a) | 5,000 | | 94,200 |
| | | 94,200 |
| | | |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.20% | | | |
Quantum Corp. (a) | 100,000 | | 168,000 |
| | | 168,000 |
| | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 2.86% | | | |
Lakeland Industries, Inc. (a) | 35,000 | | 400,400 |
| | | 400,400 |
| | | |
| | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $7,244,357) | | | 8,200,309 |
| | | |
Direct Trust Certificates- 1.90% | | | |
Star Buk Carriers Corp. 8% 11/15/19 Pfd (a) | 12,000 | | 266,160 |
| | | 266,160 |
| | | |
TOTAL DIRECT TRUST CERTIFICATES (Cost $219,491) | | | 266,160 |
| | | |
Investment Companies - 29.59% | | | |
Alpine Total Dynamic Dividend Fund | 50,000 | | 432,000 |
Boulder Growth & Income Fund, Inc. | 50,000 | | 422,000 |
Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc. | 5,000 | | 105,100 |
Firsthand Technology Value Fund, Inc. (a) | 25,000 | | 322,500 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
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ANCORA SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
| | | |
| Shares | | Value |
Investment Companies - (Continued) | | | |
Gabelli Dividend & Income Fund | 20,000 | | $ 416,400 |
Gabelli Global Deal Fund | 27,000 | | 275,130 |
Madison Covered Call & Equity (a) | 5,547 | | 44,265 |
MFS Intermediate Income Trust | 110,000 | | 508,200 |
Neuberger Berman Real Estate Secs Income Fund | 70,000 | | 331,800 |
RMR Real Estate Income Fund Com | 12,000 | | 222,480 |
Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. | 27,500 | | 420,475 |
Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. | 50,000 | | 647,000 |
| | | 4,147,350 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES (Cost $4,161,394) | | | 4,147,350 |
| | | |
Money Market Fund - 14.27% | | | |
First American Funds Government Obligation Class Y 0.01% (b) | 2,000,161 | | 2,000,161 |
| | | 2,000,161 |
| | | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND (Cost $2,000,161) | | | 2,000,161 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $13,625,403) 104.28% | | | 14,613,980 |
| | | |
Liabilities In Excess of Other Assets - (4.28)% | | | (600,058) |
| | | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00% | | | $ 14,013,922 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
(a) Non-Income producing.
(b) Variable rate security; the coupon rate shown represents the 7-day yield as of June 30, 2015.
(c) The Ancora Trust Chairman and Portfolio Manager serves on the Board of Directors of this company.
(d) The Portfolio Manager of the MicroCap Fund serves on the Board of Directors for this company.
(e) ADR - American Depository Receipt
(f) Adviser owns more than 5% of the outstanding voting shares of the company.
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES – As of June 30, 2015 (UNAUDITED)
| | | | |
| Ancora Income Fund | Ancora/Thelen Small-Mid Cap Fund | Ancora MicroCap Fund | Ancora Special Opportunity Fund |
Assets | | | | |
Investments in securities: | | | | |
At Cost | $28,401,195 | $ 50,238,217 | $15,591,402 | $12,485,040 |
At Fair Value | $28,394,134 | $ 58,406,466 | $17,670,332 | $13,349,130 |
| | | | |
Investments in Affiliated Securities: | | | | |
At Cost | $ - | $ 388,423 | $ 103,379 | $ 1,140,363 |
At Fair Value | $ - | $ 468,245 | $ 251,000 | $ 1,264,850 |
| | | | |
Cash | - | - | 500 | - |
Dividends and interest receivable | 108,127 | 43,643 | 3,813 | 12 |
Receivable for investments sold | 119,674 | - | - | 207,862 |
Shareholder subscription receivable | 44,783 | 15,292 | 56,607 | 8 |
Prepaid expenses | 5,148 | 10,385 | 6,294 | 2,134 |
Total assets | 28,671,866 | 58,944,031 | 17,988,546 | 14,823,996 |
| | | | |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable for investments purchased | 200,604 | - | - | 776,250 |
Shareholder redemptions payable | - | 11,472 | - | - |
Payable to advisor | 19,893 | 48,037 | 12,406 | 11,705 |
12b-1 fees payable | 5,871 | 1,576 | 2,645 | 7,395 |
Administration fees payable | 2,352 | 4,822 | 1,491 | 1,171 |
Trustee fees payable | 490 | 1,076 | 324 | 247 |
Accrued expenses | 14,453 | 13,438 | 13,415 | 13,306 |
Total liabilities | 243,663 | 80,421 | 30,281 | 810,074 |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Net Assets: | $28,428,203 | $ 58,863,610 | $17,958,265 | $14,013,922 |
(unlimited number of shares authorized, no par value) | | | | |
| | | | |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | 28,701,854 | 49,013,520 | 14,677,204 | 12,751,043 |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss) | (302,699) | 157,779 | (90,479) | (17,938) |
Accumulated net realized gain on: | | | | |
Investment securities | 36,109 | 1,444,240 | 1,144,989 | 292,240 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment securities | (7,061) | 8,248,071 | 2,226,551 | 988,577 |
| | | | |
Net Assets | $28,428,203 | $ 58,863,610 | $17,958,265 | $14,013,922 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES – As of June 30, 2015 (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
| | | | |
| Ancora Income Fund | Ancora/Thelen Small-Mid Cap Fund | Ancora MicroCap Fund | Ancora Special Opportunity Fund |
| | | | |
Class C: | | | | |
| | | | |
Net assets applicable to Class C shares | $14,772,260 | $ 999,535 | $ 865,770 | $10,659,969 |
| | | | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited number of shares | 1,795,177 | 74,747 | 63,856 | 1,733,907 |
authorized, no par value) | | | | |
| | | | |
Net asset value, offering price, and | $ 8.23 | $ 13.37 | $ 13.56 | $ 6.15 |
redemption price per share | | | | |
| | | | |
Minimum Redemption Price Per Share (a) (NAV * 98%) | $ 8.07 | $ 13.10 | $ 13.29 | $ 6.03 |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Class I: | | | | |
| | | | |
Net assets applicable to Class I shares | $13,655,943 | $ 56,394,506 | $17,092,495 | $ 3,353,953 |
| | | | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited number of shares | 1,644,059 | 4,161,263 | 1,190,459 | 506,735 |
authorized, no par value) | | | | |
| | | | |
Net asset value, offering price, and | $ 8.31 | $ 13.55 | $ 14.36 | $ 6.62 |
redemption price per share | | | | |
| | | | |
Minimum Redemption Price Per Share (a) (NAV * 98%) | $ 8.14 | $ 13.28 | $ 14.07 | $ 6.49 |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Class S: | | | | |
| | | | |
Net assets applicable to Class S shares | | $ 1,469,569 | | |
| | | | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited number of shares | | 107,143 | | |
authorized, no par value) | | | | |
| | | | |
Net asset value, offering price, and | | $ 13.72 | | |
redemption price per share | | | | |
| | | | |
Minimum Redemption Price Per Share (a) (NAV * 98%) | | $ 13.45 | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
(a)The Funds will impose a 2.00% redemption fee on shares redeemed within 90 days of purchase.
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS – For the six months ended June 30, 2015 (UNAUDITED)
| | | | |
| Ancora Income Fund | Ancora/Thelen Small-Mid Cap Fund | Ancora MicroCap Fund | Ancora Special Opportunity Fund |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividend income | $ 843,724 | $ 468,244 | $ 41,264 | $ 122,086 |
Dividend income from Affiliates | - | 3,406 | 600 | - |
Interest income | 60 | 18 | 56 | 48 |
Total Income | 843,784 | 471,668 | 41,920 | 122,134 |
| | | | |
Expenses | | | | |
Investment advisor fee | 138,173 | 280,718 | 81,787 | 60,187 |
12b-1 fees | | | | |
Class C | 36,016 | 4,026 | 3,234 | 32,643 |
Fund accounting expenses | 16,436 | 18,973 | 13,701 | 13,701 |
Transfer agent expenses | 5,862 | 6,980 | 4,640 | 4,661 |
Legal expenses | 5,452 | 4,451 | 5,452 | 5,452 |
Administration expenses | 13,817 | 28,072 | 8,179 | 6,018 |
Insurance expenses | 1,098 | 2,029 | 786 | 739 |
Custodian expenses | 3,665 | 5,958 | 4,820 | 4,312 |
Auditing expenses | 6,399 | 6,266 | 6,248 | 6,096 |
Printing expenses | 706 | 506 | 705 | 706 |
Trustees expenses | 2,854 | 6,225 | 1,820 | 1,544 |
Miscellaneous expenses | 3,113 | 3,952 | 3,254 | 3,138 |
Registration expenses | 1,717 | 6,555 | 1,776 | 875 |
Total Expenses | 235,308 | 374,711 | 136,402 | 140,072 |
Waived Fees | (10,382) | (186) | (4,003) | - |
Net Operating Expenses | 224,926 | 374,525 | 132,399 | 140,072 |
| | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | 618,858 | 97,143 | (90,479) | (17,938) |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Net Realized & Unrealized Gains (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain on investment securities | 99,275 | 1,363,301 | 733,892 | 50,276 |
Net realized gain (loss) on affiliated investment securities | - | - | - | (467) |
Net Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities | (289,096) | (993,038) | (390,998) | 123,432 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities | (189,821) | 370,263 | 342,894 | 173,241 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $ 429,037 | $ 467,406 | $ 252,415 | $ 155,303 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | | |
| Ancora Income Fund |
| | | |
| (Unaudited) | | |
| Six Months Ended | | Year Ended |
| June 30, 2015 | | December 31, 2014 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | |
Net investment income | $ 618,858 | | $ 879,372 |
Net realized gain on investment securities | 99,275 | | 395,711 |
Capital gain distributions from investment companies | - | | 177,660 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (289,096) | | 1,129,566 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 429,037 | | 2,582,309 |
| | | |
Distributions | | | |
From net investment income, Class C | (470,703) | | (786,350) |
From net investment income, Class I | (450,854) | | (707,983) |
From short-term capital gains, Class C | - | | - |
From short-term capital gains, Class I | - | | - |
From long-term capital gains, Class C | - | | (43,943) |
From long-term capital gains, Class I | - | | (37,366) |
From return of capital, Class C | - | | (91,421) |
From return of capital, Class I | - | | (77,740) |
Total distributions | (921,557) | | (1,744,803) |
| | | |
Capital Share Transactions - Class C | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | 1,834,606 | | 1,909,836 |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | 160,508 | | 293,971 |
Shares redeemed | (777,402) | | (1,431,732) |
| 1,217,712 | | 772,075 |
Capital Share Transactions - Class I | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | 2,645,390 | | 2,157,877 |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | 287,032 | | 579,566 |
Shares redeemed | (621,126) | | (1,238,079) |
| 2,311,296 | | 1,499,364 |
Net increase in net assets resulting | | | |
from capital share transactions | 3,529,008 | | 2,271,439 |
| | | |
Total increase in net assets | 3,036,488 | | 3,108,945 |
| | | |
Net Assets | | | |
Beginning of period | $ 25,391,715 | | $ 22,282,770 |
End of period | $ 28,428,203 | | $ 25,391,715 |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss) | $ (302,699) | | $ - |
| | | |
Capital Share Transactions - C Shares | | | |
Shares sold | 218,633 | | 226,044 |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | 19,147 | | 34,771 |
Shares repurchased | (92,881) | | (169,234) |
Net increase from capital share transactions | 144,899 | | 91,581 |
| | | |
Capital Share Transactions - I Shares | | | |
Shares sold | 311,407 | | 256,031 |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | 33,955 | | 68,131 |
Shares repurchased | (73,276) | | (144,818) |
Net increase from capital share transactions | 272,086 | | 179,344 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | | |
| Ancora/Thelen Small-Mid Cap Fund |
| | | |
| (Unaudited) | | |
| Six Months Ended | | Year Ended |
| June 30, 2015 | | December 31, 2014 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | |
Net investment income | $ 97,143 | | $ 530,716 |
Net realized gain on investment securities | 1,363,301 | | 2,285,760 |
Net realized loss on affiliated investment securities | - | | (387,369) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (993,038) | | 798,793 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 467,406 | | 3,227,900 |
| | | |
Distributions | | | |
From net investment income, Class C | - | | (3,056) |
From net investment income, Class I | - | | (535,538) |
From net investment income, Class S | - | | - |
From short-term capital gains, Class C | - | | (875) |
From short-term capital gains, Class I | - | | (41,026) |
From short-term capital gains, Class S | - | | - |
From long-term capital gains, Class C | - | | (36,552) |
From long-term capital gains, Class I | - | | (1,713,876) |
From long-term capital gains, Class S | - | | - |
From return of capital, Class C | - | | - |
From return of capital, Class I | - | | - |
From return of capital, Class S | - | | - |
Total distributions | - | | (2,330,923) |
| | | |
Capital Share Transactions - Class C | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | 101,796 | | 278,035 |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | - | | 40,483 |
Shares redeemed | (264,066) | | (223,229) |
| (162,270) | | 95,289 |
Capital Share Transactions - Class I | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | 3,263,468 | | 11,754,425 |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | - | | 2,057,011 |
Shares redeemed | (1,794,457) | | (4,050,772) |
| 1,469,011 | | 9,760,664 |
Capital Share Transactions - Class S (a) | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | 1,500,000 | | - |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | - | | - |
Shares redeemed | - | | - |
| 1,500,000 | | - |
Net increase in net assets resulting | | | |
from capital share transactions | 2,806,741 | | 9,855,953 |
| | | |
Total increase in net assets | 3,274,147 | | 10,752,930 |
| | | |
Net Assets | | | |
Beginning of period | $ 55,589,463 | | $ 44,836,533 |
End of period | $ 58,863,610 | | $ 55,589,463 |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss) | $ 157,779 | | $ 60,636 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | | |
| Ancora/Thelen Small-Mid Cap Fund (Continued) |
| | | |
| (Unaudited) | | |
| Six Months Ended | | Year Ended |
| June 30, 2015 | | December 31, 2014 |
Capital Share Transactions - C Shares | | | |
Shares sold | 7,610 | | 20,775 |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | - | | 3,019 |
Shares repurchased | (19,371) | | (17,547) |
Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | (11,761) | | 6,247 |
| | | |
Capital Share Transactions - I Shares | | | |
Shares sold | 239,067 | | 884,099 |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | - | | 151,921 |
Shares repurchased | (132,053) | | (301,678) |
Net increase from capital share transactions | 107,014 | | 734,342 |
| | | |
Capital Share Transactions - S Shares (a) | | | |
Shares sold | 107,143 | | - |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | - | | - |
Shares repurchased | - | | - |
Net increase from capital share transactions | 107,143 | | - |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
(a) For period June 19, 2015 (commencement of operations) through June 30, 2015.
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | | |
| Ancora MicroCap Fund |
| | | |
| (Unaudited) | | |
| Six Months Ended | | Year Ended |
| June 30, 2015 | | December 31, 2014 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | |
Net investment loss | $ (90,479) | | $ (38,320) |
Net realized gain on investment securities | 733,892 | | 1,609,392 |
Net realized gain on affiliated investment securities | - | | 505,344 |
Change in net unrealized depreciation | (390,998) | | (151,117) |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 252,415 | | 1,925,299 |
| | | |
Distributions | | | |
From net investment income, Class C | - | | - |
From net investment income, Class I | - | | - |
From short-term capital gains, Class C | - | | (5,213) |
From short-term capital gains, Class I | - | | (74,767) |
From long-term capital gains, Class C | - | | (113,722) |
From long-term capital gains, Class I | - | | (1,631,094) |
From return of capital, Class C | - | | - |
From return of capital, Class I | - | | - |
Total distributions | - | | (1,824,796) |
| | | |
Capital Share Transactions - Class C | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | 29,333 | | 40,425 |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | - | | 118,935 |
Shares redeemed | (50,263) | | (69,141) |
| (20,930) | | 90,219 |
Capital Share Transactions - Class I | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | 3,670,312 | | 1,617,013 |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | - | | 1,675,994 |
Shares redeemed | (461,451) | | (893,268) |
| 3,208,861 | | 2,399,739 |
Net increase in net assets resulting | | | |
from capital share transactions | 3,187,931 | | 2,489,958 |
| | | |
Total increase in net assets | 3,440,346 | | 2,590,461 |
| | | |
Net Assets | | | |
Beginning of period | $ 14,517,919 | | $ 11,927,458 |
End of period | $ 17,958,265 | | $ 14,517,919 |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss) | $ (90,479) | | $ - |
| | | |
Capital Share Transactions - C Shares | | | |
Shares sold | 2,189 | | 2,813 |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | - | | 8,882 |
Shares repurchased | (3,754) | | (4,966) |
Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | (1,565) | | 6,729 |
| | | |
Capital Share Transactions - I Shares | | | |
Shares sold | 258,877 | | 110,314 |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | - | | 118,696 |
Shares repurchased | (32,468) | | (60,923) |
Net increase from capital share transactions | 226,409 | | 168,087 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | | |
| Ancora Special Opportunity Fund |
| | | |
| (Unaudited) | | |
| Six Months Ended | | Year Ended |
| June 30, 2015 | | December 31, 2014 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | |
Net investment loss | $ (17,938) | | $ (68,875) |
Net realized gain on investment securities | 50,276 | | 1,162,646 |
Net realized gain (loss) on affiliated investment securities | (467) | | 507,717 |
Capital gain distributions from investment companies | - | | 244,607 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 123,432 | | (1,115,061) |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 155,303 | | 731,034 |
| | | |
Distributions | | | |
From net investment income, Class C | - | | - |
From net investment income, Class I | - | | - |
From short-term capital gains, Class C | - | | (200,062) |
From short-term capital gains, Class I | - | | (88,372) |
From long-term capital gains, Class C | - | | (1,026,773) |
From long-term capital gains, Class I | - | | (453,550) |
From return of capital, Class C | - | | - |
From return of capital, Class I | - | | - |
Total distributions | - | | (1,768,757) |
| | | |
Capital Share Transactions - Class C | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | 4,021,454 | | 1,190,993 |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | - | | 145,574 |
Shares redeemed | (366,328) | | (444,479) |
| 3,655,126 | | 892,088 |
Capital Share Transactions - Class I | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | 190,820 | | 134,075 |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | - | | 61,306 |
Shares redeemed | (134,613) | | (77,985) |
| 56,207 | | 117,396 |
Net increase in net assets resulting | | | |
from capital share transactions | 3,711,333 | | 1,009,484 |
| | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 3,866,636 | | (28,239) |
| | | |
Net Assets | | | |
Beginning of period | $ 10,147,286 | | $ 10,175,525 |
End of period | $ 14,013,922 | | $ 10,147,286 |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss) | $ (17,938) | | $ - |
| | | |
Capital Share Transactions - C Shares | | | |
Shares sold | 647,094 | | 173,013 |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | - | | 23,864 |
Shares repurchased | (58,975) | | (63,409) |
Net increase from capital share transactions | 588,119 | | 133,468 |
| | | |
Capital Share Transactions - I Shares | | | |
Shares sold | 28,941 | | 18,399 |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | - | | 9,359 |
Shares repurchased | (20,085) | | (10,250) |
Net increase from capital share transactions | 8,856 | | 17,508 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR A FUND SHARE OUTSTANDING – throughout the period
| | | | | | |
Ancora Income Fund |
| (Unaudited) | | | | | |
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended |
CLASS C SHARES | 6/30/2015 | 12/31/2014 | 12/31/2013 | 12/31/2012 | 12/31/2011 | 12/31/2010 |
Selected Per Share Data | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 8.37 | $ 8.08 | $ 8.98 | $ 8.97 | $ 8.93 | $ 8.62 |
| | | | | | |
Income from investment operations | | | | | | |
Net investment income (a) | 0.17 | 0.27 | 0.26 | 0.31 | 0.33 | 0.38 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (0.04) | 0.60 | (0.56) | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.53 |
Total from investment operations | 0.13 | 0.87 | (0.30) | 0.61 | 0.64 | 0.91 |
| | | | | | |
Less Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | |
From net investment income | (0.27) | (0.49) | (0.35) | (0.60) | (0.55) | (0.38) |
From net realized gain | - | (0.03) | - | - | - | - |
From return of capital | - | (0.06) | (0.25) | - | (0.05) | (0.22) |
Total distributions | (0.27) | (0.58) | (0.60) | (0.60) | (0.60) | (0.60) |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 8.23 | $ 8.37 | $ 8.08 | $ 8.98 | $ 8.97 | $ 8.93 |
| | | | | | |
Total Return (b) | 1.54% (f) | 10.92% | (3.51)% | 6.84% | 7.40% | 10.86% |
| | | | | | |
Ratios and Supplemental Data | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | $ 14,772 | $ 13,817 | $ 12,601 | $ 14,300 | $ 13,131 | $ 12,485 |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (c) | 1.94% (e) | 1.95% | 1.95% | 2.00% | 1.97% | 1.97% |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | | | |
before waiver & reimbursement (c) | 1.94% (e) | 1.95% | 1.95% | 2.01% | 1.98% | 1.98% |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | |
average net assets (c) (d) | 4.14% (e) | 3.23% | 3.00% | 3.42% | 3.65% | 4.34% |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | |
average net assets before waiver & reimbursement (c) (d) | 4.14% (e) | 3.23% | 3.00% | 3.41% | 3.65% | 4.34% |
Portfolio turnover rate | 37.07% (f) | 104.56% | 122.34% | 116.25% | 57.56% | 53.48% |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
(a) Net investment income (loss) per share is based on average shares outstanding.
(b) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends.
(c) These ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying security holdings as represented in the schedule of investments.
(d) Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
(e) Annualized
(f) Not Annualized
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR A FUND SHARE OUTSTANDING – throughout the period
| | | |
Ancora/Thelen Small-Mid Cap Fund | |
| (Unaudited) | | |
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended | Period Ended |
CLASS C SHARES | 6/30/2015 | 12/31/2014 | 12/31/2013 (g) |
Selected Per Share Data | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 13.30 | $ 13.07 | $ 10.00 |
| | | |
Income from investment operations | | | |
Net investment income (loss) (a) | (0.02) | 0.03 | (0.11) |
Net realized and unrealized gain | 0.09 | 0.69 | 3.39 |
Total from investment operations | 0.07 | 0.72 | 3.28 |
| | | |
Less Distributions to shareholders: | | | |
From net investment income | - | (0.04) | - |
From net realized gain | - | (0.45) | (0.21) |
From return of capital | - | - | - |
Total distributions | - | (0.49) | (0.21) |
| | | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 13.37 | $ 13.30 | $ 13.07 |
| | | |
Total Return (b) | 0.53% (f) | 5.44% | 32.84% (f) |
| | | |
Ratios and Supplemental Data | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | $ 1,000 | $ 1,150 | $ 1,049 |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (c) | 2.07% (e) | 2.10% | 2.18% (e) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | |
before waiver & reimbursement (c) | 2.07% (e) | 2.10% | 2.18% (e) |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | |
average net assets (c) (d) | (0.32)% (e) | 0.25% | (0.94)% (e) |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | |
average net assets before waiver & reimbursement (c) (d) | (0.32)% (e) | 0.25% | (0.94)% (e) |
Portfolio turnover rate | 32.31% (f) | 63.63% | 46.72% (f) |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
(a) Net investment income (loss) per share is based on average shares outstanding.
(b) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends.
(c) These ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying security holdings as represented in the schedule of investments.
(d) Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
(e) Annualized
(f) Not Annualized
(g) For period January 2, 2013 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2013.
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR A FUND SHARE OUTSTANDING – throughout the period
| | | | | | |
Ancora MicroCap Fund |
| (Unaudited) | | | | | |
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended |
CLASS C SHARES | 6/30/2015 | 12/31/2014 | 12/31/2013 | 12/31/2012 | 12/31/2011 | 12/31/2010 |
Selected Per Share Data | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 13.41 | $ 13.48 | $ 10.78 | $ 10.05 | $ 12.68 | $ 9.74 |
| | | | | | |
Income from investment operations | | | | | | |
Net investment loss (a) | (0.12) | (0.16) | (0.20) | (0.17) | (0.27) | (0.27) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.27 | 2.19 | 3.96 | 1.60 | (1.44) | 3.70 |
Total from investment operations | 0.15 | 2.03 | 3.76 | 1.43 | (1.71) | 3.43 |
| | | | | | |
Less Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | |
From net investment income | - | - | - | - | - | - |
From net realized gain | - | (2.10) | (1.06) | (0.70) | (0.92) | (0.49) |
Total distributions | - | (2.10) | (1.06) | (0.70) | (0.92) | (0.49) |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 13.56 | $ 13.41 | $ 13.48 | $ 10.78 | $ 10.05 | $ 12.68 |
| | | | | | |
Total Return (b) | 1.12% (e) | 15.11% | 35.00% | 14.27% | (13.51)% | 35.19% |
| | | | | | |
Ratios and Supplemental Data | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | $ 866 | $ 878 | $ 791 | $ 950 | $ 863 | $ 1,115 |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (c) | 2.38% (d) | 2.46% | 2.58% | 2.87% | 2.78% | 3.13% |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | | | |
before waiver & reimbursement (c) | 2.38% (d) | 2.46% | 2.58% | 2.87% | 2.78% | 3.13% |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | |
average net assets (c) | (1.87)% (d) | (1.13)% | (1.61)% | (1.57)% | (2.22)% | (2.44)% |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | |
average net assets before waiver & reimbursement (c) | (1.87)% (d) | (1.13)% | (1.61)% | (1.57)% | (2.22)% | (2.44)% |
Portfolio turnover rate | 10.44% (e) | 34.39% | 23.02% | 27.30% | 11.42% | 36.36% |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
(a) Net investment income (loss) per share is based on average shares outstanding.
(b) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends.
(c) These ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying security holdings as represented in the schedule of investments.
(d) Annualized
(e) Not Annualized
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR A FUND SHARE OUTSTANDING – throughout the period
| | | | | | |
Ancora Special Opportunity Fund | | |
| (Unaudited) | | | | | |
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended |
CLASS C SHARES | 6/30/2015 | 12/31/2014 | 12/31/2013 | 12/31/2012 | 12/31/2011 | 12/31/2010 |
Selected Per Share Data | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 6.04 | $ 6.70 | $ 5.21 | $ 4.33 | $ 5.04 | $ 4.46 |
| | | | | | |
Income from investment operations | | | | | | |
Net investment loss (a) | (0.02) | (0.06) | (0.10) | (0.06) | (0.01) | (0.07) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.13 | 0.51 | 1.67 | 0.94 | (0.70) | 0.65 |
Total from investment operations | 0.11 | 0.45 | 1.57 | 0.88 | (0.71) | 0.58 |
| | | | | | |
Less Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | |
From net investment income | - | - | - | - (b) | - | - |
From net realized gain | - | (1.11) | (0.08) | - | - | - |
From return of capital | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Total distributions | - | (1.11) | (0.08) | - | - | - |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 6.15 | $ 6.04 | $ 6.70 | $ 5.21 | $ 4.33 | $ 5.04 |
| | | | | | |
Total Return (c) | 1.82% (g) | 6.54% | 30.21% | 20.40% | (14.09)% | 13.00% |
| | | | | | |
Ratios and Supplemental Data | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | $ 10,660 | $ 6,921 | $ 6,784 | $ 5,452 | $ 4,878 | $ 5,615 |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (d) | 2.53% (f) | 2.52% | 2.59% | 2.70% | 2.61% | 2.64% |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | | | |
before waiver & reimbursement (d) | 2.53% (f) | 2.52% | 2.59% | 2.70% | 2.61% | 2.64% |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | |
average net assets (d) (e) | (0.50)% (f) | (0.85)% | (1.54)% | (1.25)% | (0.10)% | (1.45)% |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | |
average net assets before waiver & reimbursement (d) (e) | (0.50)% (f) | (0.85)% | (1.54)% | (1.25)% | (0.10)% | (1.45)% |
Portfolio turnover rate | 99.39% (g) | 145.11% | 113.99% | 124.71% | 99.12% | 97.02% |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
(a) Net investment income (loss) per share is based on average shares outstanding.
(b) Amount is less than 0.005
(c) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends.
(d) These ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying security holdings as represented in the Schedule of Investments.
(e) Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
(f) Annualized
(g) Not Annualized
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR A FUND SHARE OUTSTANDING – throughout the period
| | | | | | |
Ancora Income Fund |
| (Unaudited) | | | | | |
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended |
CLASS I SHARES | 6/30/2015 | 12/31/2014 | 12/31/2013 | 12/31/2012 | 12/31/2011 | 12/31/2010 |
Selected Per Share Data | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 8.44 | $ 8.12 | $ 8.98 | $ 8.98 | $ 8.95 | $ 8.65 |
| | | | | | |
Income from investment operations | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) (a) | 0.20 | 0.33 | 0.32 | 0.34 | 0.35 | 0.40 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (0.04) | 0.60 | (0.55) | 0.29 | 0.31 | 0.52 |
Total from investment operations | 0.16 | 0.93 | (0.23) | 0.63 | 0.66 | 0.92 |
| | | | | | |
Less Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | |
From net investment income | (0.29) | (0.52) | (0.36) | (0.63) | (0.58) | (0.40) |
From net realized gain | - | (0.03) | - | - | - | - |
From return of capital | - | (0.06) | (0.27) | - | (0.05) | (0.22) |
Total distributions | (0.29) | (0.61) | (0.63) | (0.63) | (0.63) | (0.62) |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 8.31 | $ 8.44 | $ 8.12 | $ 8.98 | $ 8.98 | $ 8.95 |
| | | | | | |
Total Return (b) | 1.83% (f) | 11.64% | (2.71)% | 7.19% | 7.62% | 11.07% |
| | | | | | |
Ratios and Supplemental Data | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | $ 13,656 | $ 11,574 | $ 9,682 | $ 9,161 | $ 7,249 | $ 6,756 |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (c) | 1.28% (e) | 1.28% | 1.29% | 1.75% | 1.72% | 1.72% |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | | | |
before waiver & reimbursement (c) | 1.44% (e) | 1.46% | 1.45% | 1.76% | 1.73% | 1.73% |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | |
average net assets (c) (d) | 4.84% (e) | 3.88% | 3.71% | 3.74% | 3.88% | 4.54% |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | |
average net assets before waiver & reimbursement (c) (d) | 4.68% (e) | 3.70% | 3.55% | 3.73% | 3.88% | 4.54% |
Portfolio turnover rate | 37.07% (f) | 104.56% | 122.34% | 116.25% | 57.56% | 53.48% |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
(a) Net investment income (loss) per share is based on average shares outstanding.
(b) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends.
(c) These ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying security holdings as represented in the schedule of investments.
(d) Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
(e) Annualized
(f) Not Annualized
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR A FUND SHARE OUTSTANDING – throughout the period
| | | |
Ancora/Thelen Small-Mid Cap Fund |
| (Unaudited) | | |
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended | Period Ended |
CLASS I SHARES | 6/30/2015 | 12/31/2014 | 12/31/2013 (g) |
Selected Per Share Data | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 13.43 | $ 13.19 | $ 10.00 |
| | | |
Income from investment operations | | | |
Net investment income (loss) (a) | 0.03 | 0.14 | (0.01) |
Net realized and unrealized gain | 0.09 | 0.69 | 3.41 |
Total from investment operations | 0.12 | 0.83 | 3.40 |
| | | |
Less Distributions to shareholders: | | | |
From net investment income | - | (0.14) | - |
From net realized gain | - | (0.45) | (0.21) |
From return of capital | - | - | - |
Total distributions | - | (0.59) | (0.21) |
| | | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 13.55 | $ 13.43 | $ 13.19 |
| | | |
Total Return (b) | 0.89% (f) | 6.22% | 34.04% (f) |
| | | |
Ratios and Supplemental Data | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | $ 56,395 | $ 54,439 | $ 43,787 |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (c) | 1.32% (e) | 1.32% | 1.39% (e) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | |
before waiver & reimbursement (c) | 1.32% (e) | 1.32% | 1.46% (e) |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | |
average net assets (c) (d) | 0.36% (e) | 1.07% | (0.09)% (e) |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | |
average net assets before waiver & reimbursement (c) (d) | 0.36% (e) | 1.07% | (0.17)% (e) |
Portfolio turnover rate | 32.31% (f) | 63.63% | 46.72% (f) |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
(a) Net investment income (loss) per share is based on average shares outstanding.
(b) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends.
(c) These ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying security holdings as represented in the schedule of investments.
(d) Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
(e) Annualized
(f) Not Annualized
(g) For period January 2, 2013 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2013.
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR A FUND SHARE OUTSTANDING – throughout the period
| | | | | | |
Ancora MicroCap Fund |
| (Unaudited) | | | | | |
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended |
CLASS I SHARES | 6/30/2015 | 12/31/2014 | 12/31/2013 | 12/31/2012 | 12/31/2011 | 12/31/2010 |
Selected Per Share Data | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 14.15 | $ 13.99 | $ 11.05 | $ 10.23 | $ 12.83 | $ 9.80 |
| | | | | | |
Income from investment operations | | | | | | |
Net investment loss (a) | (0.08) | (0.04) | (0.08) | (0.12) | (0.21) | (0.22) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.29 | 2.30 | 4.08 | 1.64 | (1.47) | 3.74 |
Total from investment operations | 0.21 | 2.26 | 4.00 | 1.52 | (1.68) | 3.52 |
| | | | | | |
Less Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | |
From net investment income | - | - | - | - | - | - |
From net realized gain | - | (2.10) | (1.06) | (0.70) | (0.92) | (0.49) |
Total distributions | - | (2.10) | (1.06) | (0.70) | (0.92) | (0.49) |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 14.36 | $ 14.15 | $ 13.99 | $ 11.05 | $ 10.23 | $ 12.83 |
| | | | | | |
Total Return (b) | 1.48% (e) | 16.21% | 36.32% | 14.89% | (13.13)% | 35.90% |
| | | | | | |
Ratios and Supplemental Data | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | $ 17,092 | $ 13,640 | $ 11,136 | $ 6,629 | $ 5,164 | $ 4,865 |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (c) | 1.57% (d) | 1.60% | 1.60% | 2.37% | 2.28% | 2.61% |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | | | |
before waiver & reimbursement (c) | 1.63% (d) | 1.71% | 1.83% | 2.37% | 2.28% | 2.61% |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | |
average net assets (c) | (1.06)% (d) | (0.25)% | (0.58)% | (1.03)% | (1.69)% | (1.99)% |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | |
average net assets before waiver & reimbursement (c) | (1.11)% (d) | (0.36)% | (0.81)% | (1.03)% | (1.69)% | (1.99)% |
Portfolio turnover rate | 10.44% (e) | 34.39% | 23.02% | 27.30% | 11.42% | 36.36% |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements
(a) Net investment income (loss) per share is based on average shares outstanding.
(b) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends.
(c) These ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying security holdings as represented in the Schedule of Investments.
(d) Annualized
(e) Not Annualized
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR A FUND SHARE OUTSTANDING – throughout the period
| | | | | | |
Ancora Special Opportunity Fund |
| (Unaudited) | | | | | |
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended |
CLASS I SHARES | 6/30/2015 | 12/31/2014 | 12/31/2013 | 12/31/2012 | 12/31/2011 | 12/31/2010 |
Selected Per Share Data | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 6.48 | $ 7.06 | $ 5.44 | $ 4.50 | $ 5.21 | $ 4.58 |
| | | | | | |
Income from investment operations | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) (a) | 0.01 | (0.01) | (0.05) | (0.04) | 0.02 | (0.05) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.13 | 0.54 | 1.75 | 0.98 | (0.73) | 0.68 |
Total from investment operations | 0.14 | 0.53 | 1.70 | 0.94 | (0.71) | 0.63 |
| | | | | | |
Less Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | |
From net investment income | - | - | - | - (b) | - | - |
From net realized gain | - | (1.11) | (0.08) | - | - | - |
From return of capital | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Total distributions | - | (1.11) | (0.08) | - | - | - |
| | | | | | |
Paid in capital from redemption fees | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 6.62 | $ 6.48 | $ 7.06 | $ 5.44 | $ 4.50 | $ 5.21 |
| | | | | | |
Total Return (c) | 2.16% (g) | 7.33% | 31.32% | 20.97% | (13.63)% | 13.76% |
| | | | | | |
Ratios and Supplemental Data | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | $ 3,354 | $ 3,226 | $ 3,392 | $ 2,999 | $ 2,763 | $ 3,644 |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (d) | 1.79% (f) | 1.77% | 1.84% | 2.20% | 2.11% | 2.15% |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | | | |
before waiver & reimbursement (d) | 1.79% (f) | 1.77% | 1.84% | 2.20% | 2.11% | 2.15% |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | |
average net assets (d) (e) | 0.24% (f) | (0.13)% | (0.76)% | (0.75)% | 0.34% | (0.96)% |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | |
average net assets before waiver & reimbursement (d) (e) | 0.24% (f) | (0.13)% | (0.76)% | (0.75)% | 0.34% | (0.96)% |
Portfolio turnover rate | 99.39% (g) | 145.11% | 113.99% | 124.71% | 99.12% | 97.02% |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
(a) Net investment income (loss) per share is based on average shares outstanding.
(b) Amount is less than 0.005
(c) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends.
(d) These ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying security holdings as represented in the schedule of investments.
(e) Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
(f) Annualized
(g) Not Annualized
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR A FUND SHARE OUTSTANDING – throughout the period
| |
Ancora/Thelen Small-Mid Cap Fund |
| (Unaudited) |
| Period Ended |
CLASS S SHARES | 6/30/2015 (g) |
Selected Per Share Data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 14.00 |
| |
Income from investment operations | |
Net investment income (loss) (a) | 0.00 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (0.28) |
Total from investment operations | (0.28) |
| |
Less Distributions to shareholders: | |
From net investment income | - |
From net realized gain | - |
From return of capital | - |
Total distributions | - |
| |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 13.72 |
| |
Total Return (b) | (2.00)% (f) |
| |
Ratios and Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | $ 1,470 |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (c) | 0.99% (e) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | |
before waiver & reimbursement (c) | 1.40% (e) |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | |
average net assets (c) (d) | 0.03% (e) |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | |
average net assets before waiver & reimbursement (c) (d) | (0.38)% (e) |
Portfolio turnover rate | 32.31% (f) |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
(a) Net investment income (loss) per share is based on average shares outstanding.
(b) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends.
(c) These ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying security holdings as represented in the schedule of investments.
(d) Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
(e) Annualized
(f) Not Annualized
(g) For period June 19, 2015 (commencement of operations) through June 30, 2015.
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Ancora Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements (UNAUDITED)
June 30, 2015
NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION
Ancora Income Fund (the “Income Fund”), Ancora/Thelen Small-Mid Cap Fund (the “Small-Mid Cap Fund”), Ancora MicroCap Fund (the “MicroCap Fund”), and Ancora Special Opportunity Fund (the “Special Opportunity Fund”), (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are each a separate series of Ancora Trust (the “Trust”), an Ohio business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated August 20, 2003. The Declaration of Trust permits the Trust to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest representing interests in separate funds of securities, and it permits the Trust to offer separate classes of each such series. The Income Fund’s investment objective is to obtain a high level of income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. The Small-Mid Cap Fund’s investment objective is to obtain capital appreciation. The MicroCap Fund’s investment objective is to obtain capital appreciation. The Special Opportunity Fund’s investment objective is obtaining a high total return through a combination of income and capital appreciation in the value of its shares. Each Fund is an “open-end” management investment company as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). Each Fund is a “diversified” company as defined in the 1940 Act. The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of the Trust has authorized that shares of the Funds may be offered in three classes: Class C, Class I (formerly Class D) and Class S. Class S shares are currently offered in the Ancora/Thelen Small-Mid Cap Fund only. Class C, Class I and Class S shares are identical, except as to minimum investment requirements and the services offered to and expenses borne by each class. Class C shares are a no-load share class. Class S and Class I shares are offered continuously at net asset value. Class C shares are subject to distribution and shareholder service fees. Class I and Class S shares are subject to a contractual limit on total operating expenses. Income and realized/unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class based on relative net assets. The investment advisor of the Funds is Ancora Advisors LLC (the “Advisor”).
NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”).
Security Valuation - All investments in securities are recorded at their estimated fair value, as described in Note 3.
Use Of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting year. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Federal Income Taxes - The Funds’ policy is to continue to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code that are applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of their taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax
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Ancora Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2015
provision is required. It is the Funds’ policy to distribute annually, prior to the end of the calendar year, dividends sufficient to satisfy excise tax requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. This Internal Revenue Code requirement may cause an excess of distributions over the book year-end accumulated income. In addition, it is the Funds’ policy to distribute annually, after the end of the fiscal year, any remaining net investment income and net realized capital gains.
The Funds recognize the tax benefits of certain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Management has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions, and has concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken on returns filed for open tax years (2012-2014), or expected to be taken in the Funds’ 2015 tax returns. The Funds identify their major tax jurisdiction as U.S. Federal; however the Funds’ are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.
As of and during the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Funds’ did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds’ recognize interest and penalty, if any, related to recognized tax benefits or income tax expense on the Statements of Operations. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Funds’ did not incur any interest or penalties.
Distributions To Shareholders – The Income Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income, if any, as dividends to its shareholders on a monthly basis. The Special Opportunity Fund, MicroCap Fund, and Small-Mid Cap Fund intend to distribute substantially all of their net investment income, if any, as dividends to their shareholders on at least an annual basis. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. All the Funds intend to distribute their net realized long term capital gains and net realized short term capital gains, if any, at least once a year. The treatment for financial reporting purposes of distributions made to shareholders during the year from net investment income or net realized capital gains may differ from their ultimate treatment for federal income tax purposes. These differences are caused by differences in the timing and recognition of certain components of income, expense, or realized capital gain for federal income tax purposes. Where such differences are permanent in nature, they are reclassified in the components of the net assets based on their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. Any such reclassifications will have no effect on net assets, the results of operations, or net asset value per share of a fund.
Other - The Funds follow industry practice and record security transactions based on the trade date. The specific identification method is used for determining gains or losses for financial statements and income tax purposes. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Discounts and premiums on securities purchased are amortized or accreted using the effective interest method. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the Funds’ understanding of the appropriate country’s rules and tax rates.
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Ancora Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2015
Expenses – Expenses incurred by the Trust that do not relate to a specific Fund of the Trust are allocated to the individual Funds based on each Fund’s relative net assets or other appropriate basis as determined by the Board.
NOTE 3. SECURITIES VALUATIONS
As described in Note 2, all investments in securities are recorded at their estimated fair value. The Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of most of their investments on a recurring basis. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The three levels of inputs are:
Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access.
Level 2 - Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Funds’ own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.
The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.
The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
Fair Value Measurements - A description of the valuation techniques applied to the Funds’ major categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis follows.
Money market mutual funds are generally priced at the ending NAV provided by the service agent of the fund. The money market securities will be categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.
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Ancora Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2015
Equity securities (common stocks including real estate investment trusts, senior securities, direct trust certificates, traditional preferred securities, investment companies, and corporate bond trust certificates) - Equity securities are valued by using market quotations furnished by a pricing service when the Advisor believes such prices accurately reflect the fair market value of such securities. Securities that are traded on any stock exchange are valued by the pricing service at the last quoted sale price. Lacking a last sale price, an exchange traded security is valued by the pricing service at its last bid price. Securities traded in the NASDAQ over-the-counter market are valued by the pricing service at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. When market quotations are not readily available, when the Advisor determines that the market quotation or the price provided by the pricing service does not accurately reflect the current market value or when restricted or illiquid securities are being valued, such securities are valued at a fair price as determined by the Advisor in good faith, in accordance with guidelines adopted by and subject to review of the Board of Trustees. Manually priced securities held by the Funds (if any) are reviewed by the Board of Trustees on a quarterly basis. To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are classified in Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.
Fixed income securities - Fixed income securities are valued by a pricing service when the Advisor believes such prices are accurate and reflect the fair value of such securities. If the Advisor decides that a price provided by the pricing services does not accurately reflect the fair value of the securities, when prices are not readily available from a pricing service or when restricted or illiquid securities are being valued, securities are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor. Short term investments in fixed income securities with maturities of less than 60 days when acquired, or which subsequently are within 60 days of maturity, are valued by using the amortized cost method of valuation. Generally, fixed income securities are categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.
The following table summarizes the inputs used to value each Fund’s assets measured at fair value as of June 30, 2015:
| | | | |
Ancora Income Fund Valuation Inputs of Assets * | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
Corporate Bond Trust Certificates | $ 7,043,176 | $ - | $ - | $ 7,043,176 |
Traditional Preferred | 3,140,945 | - | - | 3,140,945 |
Investment Companies | 12,682,778 | - | - | 12,682,778 |
REIT Senior Securities | 3,813,486 | - | - | 3,813,486 |
Money Market Fund | 1,713,749 | - | - | 1,713,749 |
Total | $ 28,394,134 | $ - | $ - | $ 28,394,134 |
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Ancora Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2015
| | | | |
Ancora/Thelen Small-Mid Cap Fund Valuation Inputs of Assets * | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
Common Stocks | $ 58,007,599 | $ - | $ - | $ 58,007,599 |
Money Market Fund | 867,112 | - | - | 867,112 |
Total | $ 58,874,711 | $ - | $ - | $ 58,874,711 |
| | | | |
Ancora MicroCap Fund Valuation Inputs of Assets * | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
Common Stocks | $ 16,111,032 | $ - | $ - | $ 16,111,032 |
Money Market Fund | 1,810,300 | - | - | 1,810,300 |
Total | $ 17,921,332 | $ - | $ - | $ 17,921,332 |
| | | | |
Ancora Special Opportunity Fund Valuation Inputs of Assets * | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
Common Stocks | $ 8,035,459 | $ 164,850 | $ - | $ 8,200,309 |
Direct Trust Certificates | 266,160 | - | - | 266,160 |
Investment Companies | 4,147,350 | - | - | 4,147,350 |
Money Market Fund | 2,000,161 | - | - | 2,000,161 |
Total | $ 14,449,130 | $ 164,850 | $ - | $ 14,613,980 |
* The Funds did not hold any Level 3 assets during the six months ended June 30, 2015. For more detail on the investments in securities please refer to the Schedule of Investments. The Funds did not hold any derivative investments at any time during the six months ended June 30, 2015. There were no transfers into and out of Levels 1 and 2 during the current period presented. It is the Funds' policy to recognize transfers into and out of Levels 1 and 2 at the end of the reporting period.
The following table sets forth a summary of the changes in the fair value of each Fund’s investments in affiliated issuers for the six months ended June 30, 2015:
| |
Ancora/Thelen Small-Mid Cap Fund | |
| |
Autobytel, Inc. * | Investments |
Balance Beginning at December 31, 2014 | $ 708,598 |
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Sale of Investments | - |
Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments Held at Year End | 330,896 |
Net Purchases | - |
Net Sales | - |
Balance End at June 30, 2015 | $ 1,039,494 |
| |
Farmers National Banc Corp. | Investments |
Balance Beginning at December 31, 2014 | $ 473,921 |
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Sale of Investments | - |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Investments Held at Year End | (5,676) |
Net Purchases | - |
Net Sales | - |
Balance End at June 30, 2015 | $ 468,245 |
Ancora MicroCap Fund | |
| |
Mace Security International, Inc. | Investments |
Balance Beginning at December 31, 2014 | $ 57,000 |
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Sale of Investments | - |
Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments Held at Year End | 9,000 |
Net Purchases | - |
Net Sales | - |
Balance End at June 30, 2015 | $ 66,000 |
| |
LNB Bancorp | Investments |
Balance Beginning at December 31, 2014 | $ 180,300 |
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Sale of Investments | - |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Investments Held at Year End | 4,700 |
Net Purchases | - |
Net Sales | - |
Balance End at June 30, 2015 | $ 185,000 |
| |
Ancora Special Opportunity Fund | |
| |
Mace Security International, Inc. | Investments |
Balance Beginning at December 31, 2014 | $ 950,000 |
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Sale of Investments | - |
Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments Held at Year End | 150,000 |
Net Purchases | - |
Net Sales | - |
Balance End at June 30, 2015 | $ 1,100,000 |
| |
Stephan Co. | Investments |
Balance Beginning at December 31, 2014 | $ 248,000 |
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Sale of Investments | (467) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Investments Held at Year End | (79,010) |
Net Purchases | - |
Net Sales | (3,673) |
Balance End at June 30, 2015 | $ 164,850 |
* Not affiliated at June 30, 2015.
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Ancora Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2015
NOTE 4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
The Trust retains Ancora Advisors LLC to manage the Funds’ investments. As an affiliated member of the Advisor, Richard A. Barone, Chairman of the Trust, is regarded to control the Advisor for purposes of the 1940 Act. Under the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreement, (the “Agreement”), the Advisor manages the Funds’ investments in accordance with the stated policies of the Funds, subject to approval of the Board. The Advisor makes investment decisions for each Fund and places the purchase and sale orders for portfolio transactions. As compensation for management services, the Income Fund, Small-Mid Cap Fund, MicroCap Fund and Special Opportunity Fund are obligated to pay the Advisor a fee computed and accrued daily and paid monthly at an annual rate of 1.00% of the average daily net assets of each Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Advisor earned fees of $138,173 from the Income Fund, $280,718 from the Small-Mid Cap Fund, $81,787 from the MicroCap Fund, and $60,187 from the Special Opportunity Fund. At June 30, 2015, payables to the Advisor were $19,893, $48,037, $12,406, and $11,705 for the Income Fund, Small-Mid Cap Fund, MicroCap Fund, and Special Opportunity Fund, respectively.
The Advisor has voluntarily agreed to waive management fees, to the extent of management fees, in order to limit total annual operating expenses for the Income Fund to 2.00% for Class C shares and 1.285% for Class I shares until at least April 30, 2016, but can be terminated by a vote of the Board of Trustees of the Trust if they deem the termination to be beneficial to the Fund shareholders. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Advisor waived management fees of $10,382 for the Income Fund Class I shares. These waivers may be discontinued at any time. The Advisor has voluntarily agreed to waive management fees, to the extent of management fees, in order to limit total annual operating expenses for the Small-Mid Cap Fund to 1.39% for Class I shares and 0.99% for Class S shares until at least April 30, 2016, but can be terminated by a vote of the Board of Trustees of the Trust if they deem the termination to be beneficial to the Fund shareholders. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Advisor waived management fees of $186 for the Small-Mid Cap Fund Class S shares. These waivers may be discontinued at any time. The Advisor has voluntarily agreed to waive management fees, to the extent of management fees, in order to limit total annual operating expenses for the MicroCap Fund to 1.60% for Class I shares until at least April 30, 2016, but can be terminated by a vote of the Board of Trustees of the Trust if they deem the termination to be beneficial to the Fund shareholders. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Advisor waived management fees of $4,003 for the MicroCap Fund Class I shares. These waivers may be discontinued at any time. The Advisor is entitled to recover such waived amounts within the same fiscal year in which the Advisor reduced its fee. No recoupment will occur except to the extent that the Funds' expenses, together with the amount recovered, do not exceed the applicable expense limitation.
The Funds have adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Servicing Plan (each such plan, a “Distribution Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 for each class of shares authorized. The principal activities for which payments will be made include (i) compensation of securities dealers (including America Northcoast Securities, Inc.) and others for distribution services and (ii) advertising. In addition, each
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Ancora Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2015
of the Funds shall pay service fees pursuant to agreements with dealers (including America Northcoast Securities, Inc.) or other services. Richard A. Barone, Chairman of the Trust and controlling shareholder of Arch Eagle Group, Inc., the parent company of America Northcoast Securities, Inc., has an indirect financial interest in the operation of the Plan.
For the six months ended June 30, 2015, the fees earned and payable were as follows:
| | | |
Fund | Annual Rate |
Fees Earned | Amount payable at June 30, 2015 |
Income Fund | | | |
Class C | 0.50% | $ 36,016 | $ 5,871 |
| | | |
Small-Mid Cap Fund | | | |
Class C | 0.75% | $ 4,026 | $ 1,576 |
| | | |
MicroCap Fund | | | |
Class C | 0.75% | $ 3,234 | $ 2,645 |
| | | |
Special Opportunity Fund | | | |
Class C | 0.75% | $ 32,643 | $ 7,395 |
The Funds have entered into an Administration Agreement with The Ancora Group, Inc., an affiliate of the advisor. Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, each of the Funds will pay an administration fee equal to 0.10% of average net assets of each Fund monthly. Under the Administration Agreement, The Ancora Group, Inc. will assist in maintaining office facilities, furnish clerical services, prepare and file documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission, coordinate the filing of tax returns, assist with the preparation of the Funds’ Annual and Semi-Annual Reports to shareholders, monitor the Funds’ expense accruals and pay all expenses, monitor the Funds’ sub-chapter M status, maintain the Funds’ fidelity bond, monitor each Funds’ compliance with such Funds’ policies and limitations as set forth in the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information and generally assist in the Funds’ operations. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, The Ancora Group, Inc. earned $13,817 from the Income Fund, $28,072 from the Small-Mid Cap Fund, $8,179 from the MicroCap Fund, and $6,018 from the Special Opportunity Fund. As of June 30, 2015, The Ancora Group, Inc. was owed $2,352, $4,822, $1,491, and $1,171 by the Income Fund, Small-Mid Cap Fund, MicroCap Fund, and Special Opportunity Fund, respectively, for administrative services.
The Funds’ Board of Trustees has determined that any portfolio transaction for any of the Funds may be effected through America Northcoast Securities, Inc., if, in the Advisor’s judgment, the use of America Northcoast Securities, Inc. is likely to result in price and execution at least as favorable as those of other qualified brokers, and if, in the transaction, America Northcoast Securities, Inc. charges the Funds a commission rate consistent with those charged by America Northcoast Securities, Inc. to comparable
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Ancora Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2015
unaffiliated customers in similar transactions. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, America Northcoast Securities, Inc. received commissions on security transactions of $24,163 for the Income Fund and $37,623 for the Special Opportunity Fund.
The Trust retains America Northcoast Securities, Inc. (the “Distributor”), to act as the principal distributor of its shares. The Distributor is an affiliate of the Adviser and serves without compensation for distribution services other than fees paid to America Northcoast Securities, Inc. under the 12b-1 Plan.
Certain officers or interested trustees of the Trust are also officers or employees of the Advisor or its affiliates. They receive no fee for serving as officers of the Trust.
NOTE 5. INVESTMENTS
For the six months ended June 30, 2015, purchases and sales of investment securities, other than short-term investments and short-term U.S. Government obligations were as follows:
| | | | |
| Income Fund | Small-Mid Cap Fund | MicroCap Fund | Special Opportunity Fund |
Purchases | | | | |
U.S. Government Obligations | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ - |
Other | $ 13,055,451 | $ 20,399,772 | $ 4,179,247 | $ 12,204,566 |
| | | | |
Sales | | | | |
U.S. Government Obligations | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ - |
Other | $ 9,502,333 | $ 18,068,114 | $ 1,520,071 | $ 10,506,691 |
At June 30, 2015, the costs of securities for federal income tax purposes were $28,401,195, $50,626,640, $15,694,781, and $13,625,403 for the Income Fund, Small-Mid Cap Fund, MicroCap Fund, and Special Opportunity Fund respectively.
As of June 30, 2015, the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments for tax purposes was as follows:
| | | | |
| Income Fund | Small-Mid Cap Fund | MicroCap Fund | Special Opportunity Fund |
Gross Appreciation | $ 561,157 | $10,518,712 | $ 4,411,169 | $ 2,018,951 |
Gross (Depreciation) | (568,218) | (2,270,641) | (2,184,618) | (1,030,374) |
Net Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments | $ (7,061) | $ 8,248,071 | $ 2,226,551 | $ 988,577 |
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Ancora Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2015
NOTE 6. DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
The tax character of distributions paid during the six months ended June 30, 2015 is as follows:
| | | | | |
| Income Fund Class C | Income Fund Class I | Small-Mid Cap Fund Class C | Small-Mid Cap Fund Class I | Small-Mid Cap Fund Class S |
Ordinary income | $ 470,703 | $ 450,854 | $ - | $ - | $ - |
Short-term capital gain | - | - | - | - | - |
Long-term capital gain | - | - | - | - | - |
Return of capital | - | - | - | - | - |
| $ 470,703 | $ 450,854 | $ - | $ - | $ - |
| | | | |
| MicroCap Fund Class C | MicroCap Fund Class I | Special Opportunity Fund Class C | Special Opportunity Fund Class I |
Ordinary income | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ - |
Short-term capital gain | - | - | - | - |
Long-term capital gain | - | - | - | - |
Return of capital | - | - | - | - |
| $ - | $ - | $ - | $ - |
The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended December 31, 2014 is as follows:
| | | | |
| Income Fund Class C | Income Fund Class I | Small-Mid Cap Fund Class C | Small-Mid Cap Fund Class I |
Ordinary income | $ 786,350 | $ 707,983 | $ 3,056 | $ 535,538 |
Short-term capital gain | - | - | 875 | 41,026 |
Long-term capital gain | 43,943 | 37,366 | 36,552 | 1,713,876 |
Return of capital | 91,421 | 77,740 | - | - |
| $ 921,714 | $ 823,089 | $ 40,483 | $ 2,290,440 |
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| MicroCap Fund Class C | MicroCap Fund Class I | Special Opportunity Fund Class C | Special Opportunity Fund Class I |
Ordinary income | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ - |
Short-term capital gain | 5,213 | 74,767 | 200,062 | 88,372 |
Long-term capital gain | 113,722 | 1,631,094 | 1,026,773 | 453,550 |
Return of capital | - | - | - | - |
| $ 118,935 | $ 1,705,861 | $ 1,226,835 | $ 541,922 |
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Ancora Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2015
Under current law, capital losses and specified gains realized after October 31, and net investment losses realized after December 31, of a fund's fiscal year may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first business day of the following fiscal year for tax purposes. As of December 31, 2014, the Small-Mid Cap Fund elected to defer $144,175 of Post-October Capital Losses.
As of December 31, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
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Income Fund |
Small-Mid Cap Fund |
MicroCap Fund | Special Opportunity Fund |
Accumulated undistributed ordinary income | $ - | $ 60,636 | $ - | $ - |
Accumulated undistributed capital gain (capital loss carry forward) | - | 499,843 | 411,097 | 257,590 |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 218,869 | 8,822,205 | 2,617,549 | 849,986 |
| $ 218,869 | $ 9,382,684 | $3,028,646 | $ 1,107,576 |
NOTE 7. CAPITAL LOSS CARRYFORWARDS
During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Income Fund utilized $512,900 of its capital loss carryforward.
NOTE 8. BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP
The beneficial ownership, either directly or indirectly, of more than 25% of the voting securities of a fund creates a presumption of control of the fund, under Section 2(a)(9) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. As of June 30, 2015, Pershing & Company owned, for the benefit of its customers, the following percentages of the outstanding shares:
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Income Fund | 94.32% |
Small-Mid Cap Fund | 60.34% |
MicroCap Fund | 74.15% |
Special Opportunity Fund | 98.52% |
NOTE 9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Funds are required to recognize in the financial statements the effects of all subsequent events that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. For non-recognized subsequent events that must be disclosed to keep the financial statements from being misleading, the Funds are required to disclose the nature of the event as well as an estimate of its financial effect, or a statement that such an estimate cannot be made. Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds through the issuance date of these financial statements and has noted no such events requiring accounting or disclosure.
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
Ancora Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2015
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS DISCLOSURE POLICY (UNAUDITED)
The Funds’ disclose their portfolio holdings in the following manner: (i) the funds file complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarter each year on Form N-Q; (ii) the Funds’ form N-Q are available on the Commission website at http:www.sec.gov and in annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders’ (iii) the Funds’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission Public Reference Room in Washington, DC, and that information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330; (iv) on the Funds’ internet site www.ancorafunds.com approximately 10 days after the end of each fiscal quarter, which information is current as of the end of such fiscal quarter’ and (v) is available upon request by contacting the Funds in writing or by phone.
PROXY VOTING (UNAUDITED)
A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how the Funds voted those proxies during the most recent 12 month period ended June 30, is available without charge upon request by (1) calling the Funds at (866) 626-2672; and (2) from the Funds’ documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
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FUND EXPENSES
ABOUT YOUR FUND'S EXPENSES - (UNAUDITED)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, reinvested dividends, or other distributions; redemption fees; and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund 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 is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from January 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015. Also, the Example is based on the actual period June 19, 2015 (commencement of investment operations) through June 30, 2015 for the Ancora/Thelen Small Mid-Cap Equity Fund Class S.
Actual Expenses
The first line of 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 paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund's actual expense ratio 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 the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the 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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FUND EXPENSES
ABOUT YOUR FUND'S EXPENSES - (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
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Ancora Income Fund | Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
| January 1, 2015 | June 30, 2015 | January 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015 |
Actual | | | |
Class C | $1,000.00 | $1,015.37 | $9.69 |
Class I | $1,000.00 | $1,018.26 | $6.43 |
Hypothetical (5% Annual Return before expenses) | |
Class C | $1,000.00 | $1,015.17 | $9.69 |
Class I | $1,000.00 | $1,018.42 | $6.43 |
*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.94% and 1.285%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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Ancora/Thelen Small Mid-Cap Fund | Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
| January 1, 2015 | June 30, 2015 | January 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015 |
Actual | | | |
Class C | $1,000.00 | $1,005.26 | $10.29 |
Class I | $1,000.00 | $1,008.94 | $6.58 |
Hypothetical (5% Annual Return before expenses) | |
Class C | $1,000.00 | $1,014.53 | $10.34 |
Class I | $1,000.00 | $1,018.25 | $6.61 |
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| June 19, 2015 | June 30, 2015 | June 19, 2015 to June 30, 2015 |
Actual | | | |
Class S | $1,000.00 | $980.00 | $0.32 |
Hypothetical (5% Annual Return before expenses) | |
Class S | $1,000.00 | $1,001.32 | $0.33 |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 2.07%, 1.32% and 0.99%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 for all classes except the Ancora/Thelen Small Mid-Cap Fund Class S shares which is multiplied by 12/365 (to reflect the actual period). |
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FUND EXPENSES
ABOUT YOUR FUND'S EXPENSES - (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
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Ancora MicroCap Fund | Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
| January 1, 2015 | June 30, 2015 | January 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015 |
Actual | | | |
Class C | $1,000.00 | $1,011.19 | $11.87 |
Class I | $1,000.00 | $1,014.84 | $7.84 |
Hypothetical (5% Annual Return before expenses) | |
Class C | $1,000.00 | $1,012.99 | $11.88 |
Class I | $1,000.00 | $1,017.01 | $7.85 |
* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 2.38% and 1.57%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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Ancora Special Opportunity Fund | Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
Fund | January 1, 2015 | June 30, 2015 | January 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015 |
Actual | | | |
Class C | $1,000.00 | $1,018.21 | $12.66 |
Class I | $1,000.00 | $1,021.60 | $8.97 |
Hypothetical (5% Annual Return before expenses) | |
Class C | $1,000.00 | $1,012.25 | $12.62 |
Class I | $1,000.00 | $1,015.92 | $8.95 |
* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 2.53% and 1.79%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, & SERVICE PROVIDERS
The Board of Trustees is responsible for managing the Funds’ business affairs and for exercising each Fund’s powers except those reserved for the shareholders. The day-to-day operations of the Funds are conducted by its officers. The following table provides biographical information with respect to each current Trustee and officer of the Funds.
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Name, Address and Age | Position(s) Held with the Fund | Term of Office (2) and Length of Time Served | Principal Occupation(s) During the Past 5 Years | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen | Other Directorships |
Independent Directors: | | | | |
Raj Aggarwal 7380 Sherman Road Cleveland, OH 44026 | Trustee | Since November 15, 2003 | Visiting Research Scholar at Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland since 2013. Frank C. Sullivan Professor of International Business and Finance at University of Akron from 2006 to 2013 and the former Dean of the College of Business Administration. Firestone Chair and P rofessor of Finance at Kent State University from 1999 to the 2006; Mellon Chair in and Professor of Finance at John Carroll University from 1987 to 1999. | 5 | None. |
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Donald Lerner | Trustee | Since | Consultant to the marking device industry and private investor. Owner of Ace Rubber Company (marking devices) until 1999. | 5 | None. |
200 North Folk Dr., Bentleyville, OH 44022 80 | November 15, 2003 |
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Anne Peterson Ogan 115 West Juniper Lane, Moreland Hills, OH 44022, | Trustee | Since November 15, 2003 | President of The Proper Analysis Corp. (investment management firm) from 1993 to the present. | 5 | None. |
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Frank DeFino | Trustee | Since June 2014 | President and owner of AJD Holding Co. (private equity firm) from 1976 to the present. | 5 | None. |
2181 Enterprise Parkway Twinsburg, OH 44087 61 |
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Interested Director: | | | | |
Richard A. Barone (1) | Chairman, Trustee and Portfolio Manager | Since August 2, 2003 | Portfolio Manager of the Ancora Funds since 2004; Chairman Emeritus, Director and Portfolio Manager of Ancora Advisors LLC since 2003; Chairman and Director of Arch Eagle Group, Inc. since 2002; Chairman and Director of America Northcoast Securities, Inc. since 2000; Chairman Emeritus and Director of the Ancora Group Inc. since 2010; member of the Executive Committee of the Ancora entities since 2006; Portfolio Manager of Fifth Third Investment Advisors from 2001 to 2003; Chief Executive Officer of Maxus Investment Group (financial services) until 2001; Portfolio Manager of Maxus Income Fund, Maxus Equity Fund and Maxus Aggressive Value Fund until 2001. | 5 | The Stephen Company (TSC)
Mace Security International (MACE) |
6060 Parkland Boulevard, Suite 200
Cleveland, Ohio 44124 |
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(1) Richard A. Barone is considered an “interested person” as defined in Section 2(a) (19) of the 1940 Act by virtue of his affiliation with the Advisor.
(2) Each trustee holds office for an indefinite term until the earlier of (i) the election of his or her successor or (ii) the date the trustee dies, resigns or is removed.
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TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, & SERVICE PROVIDERS
(CONTINUED)
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Name, Address and Age | Position(s) Held with the Fund | Term of Office (2) and Length of Time Served | Principal Occupation(s) During the Past 5 Years | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen | Other Directorships |
Officers: | | | | | |
Joseph M. Spidalieri 6060 Parkland Boulevard, Suite 200
Cleveland, Ohio 44124 37 | Chief Compliance Officer | Since March 1, 2011 | Chief Compliance Officer of Ancora Advisors LLC; Director of Compliance of Ancora Securities, Inc. until 2013; Director of Compliance of Ancora Capital Inc. until 2013; Chief Compliance Officer of The Ancora Group Inc. | 5 | None. |
Bradley A. Zucker 6060 Parkland Boulevard, Suite 200
Cleveland, Ohio 44124 42 | Secretary | Since August 2, 2003 | Chief Financial Officer of Ancora Advisors LLC; Chief Financial Officer and Director of Ancora Securities, Inc. until 2013; Chief Financial Officer and Director of Ancora Capital Inc. until 2013; Chief Financial Officer and Director of The Ancora Group Inc.; member of the Executive Committee for the Ancora entities | 5 | None. |
(2) Each trustee holds office for an indefinite term until the earlier of (i) the election of his or her successor or (ii) the date the trustee dies, resigns or is removed.
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DIRECTORS
Richard A. Barone
Raj Aggarwal
Donald Lerner
Anne Peterson Ogan
Frank DeFino
OFFICERS
Richard A. Barone, Chairman and Treasurer
Bradley Zucker, Secretary
Joseph Spidalieri, Chief Compliance Officer
INVESTMENT ADVISOR
Ancora Advisors LLC
6060 Parkland Boulevard, Suite 200
Cleveland, Ohio 44124
DISTRIBUTOR
America Northcoast Securities, Inc.
2000 Auburn Drive, Suite 300
Cleveland, Ohio 44122
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Cohen Fund Audit Services, Ltd.
1350 Euclid Avenue, Suite 800
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
LEGAL COUNSEL
McDonald Hopkins LLC
2100 Bank One Center
600 Superior Avenue E.
Cleveland, OH 44114
CUSTODIAN
U.S. Bank N.A.
425 Walnut Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
TRANSFER AGENT
AND FUND ACCOUNTANT
Mutual Shareholder Services, LLC.
8000 Town Centre Drive Suite 400
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
This report is intended only for the information of shareholders or those who have received the Funds’ prospectus which contains information about the Funds’ management fee and expenses. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
The Funds’ Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Funds and is available upon request at no charge by calling the Fund.
Distributed by America Northcoast Securities, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC
Item 2. Code of Ethics Not applicable.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert . The registrant’s Board of Trustees has determined that it does not have an audit committee financial expert serving on its audit committee. At this time, the registrant believes that the experience provided by each member of the audit committee together offer the registrant adequate oversight for the registrant’s level of financial complexity. Not applicable.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services Not applicable.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Companies. Not applicable.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments. Included in Report to Shareholders.
Item 7. Disclosure of Closed End fund Proxy Voting Policies/Procedures. Not applicable.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Funds. Not applicable.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed End Funds. Not applicable.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. Not applicable.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a)
Disclosure Controls & Procedures. Principal executive and financial officers have concluded that Registrant’s disclosure controls & procedures are effective based on their evaluation as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.
(b)
Internal Controls. There were no significant changes in Registrant’s internal controls of in other factors that could significantly effect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Item 12. Exhibits.
(a)(1)
EX-99.CERT. Filed herewith.
(a)(2)
Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Act (17 CFR 270.23c-1) sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons. Not applicable.
(b)
EX-99.906CERT. Filed herewith.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Ancora Trust
By /s/Richard A. Barone
* Richard A. Barone
Chairman and Treasurer
Date: September 8, 2015
*Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.
