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 811-21720
Northern Lights Fund Trust
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
225 Pictoria Drive, Ste 450, Cincinnati, OH 45246
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
The Corporation Trust Company
1209 Orange Street Wilmington, DE 19801
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 631-470-2633
Date of fiscal year end: 10/31
Date of reporting period: 4/30/22
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

Navigator® Equity Hedged Fund |
K. Sean Clark, CFA — Chief Investment Officer |
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It was a rough six months for the markets with a lot of headwinds. There is a lot of uncertainty in the markets pertaining to the threat of the highest inflation in 40 years, economic stagflation, geopolitical tensions, the Federal Reserve tightening and eventually shrinking their balance sheet. On March 16th the Federal Reserve began their first rate hike cycle since 2019. The Fed is taking a more hawkish tone on future rate hikes and balance sheet roll off.
Given all of the worries facing investors, the markets have been very volatile. During the 6-month period ending April 30th, the S&P 500 declined 9.65%, the small cap Russell 2000 Index declined 18.40%, and international markets as represented by the MSCI ACWI ex-US Index declined 11.87%. Fixed income provided no place to hide. The Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index sank 9.47%, it’s largest quarterly decline since 1980. The Bloomberg Barclays 7-10 Year US Treasury Index declined 9.82%, and the Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield Index lost 7.41%.
Attribution
For the semi-annual period ended April 30, 2022 the Navigator Equity Hedged Fund (the “Fund”) Institutional Shares declined 13.13% compared to an 11.30% loss in the MSCI World Index and a 1.56% loss for the HF X Equity Hedged Index.
| ● | The Fund overweighted U.S versus International for the quarter, which was a net positive contributor to performance as geopolitical issues weighed on Europe and COVID reemerged in China. |
| ● | Material and Energy exposures were the largest positive contributors to performance, while International Value and Regional Banks were the largest detractors. |
| ● | Value’s outperformance versus growth was dramatic during the past 6-months. Large Value outperformed Large Growth by 15.25% was down 5.3% while the NASDAQ reached a bear market with a 20% decline. |
Outlook
In our annual outlook we stated, “As we look toward 2022 and ponder what the year will hold for the markets and the economy, we think we are transitioning from a year of recovery in 2021 to a year of headwinds and mean reversion in 2022. We expect to see more volatility in 2022 than last year, with the potential for a 10-15% equity correction in the first half of the year.” So far that script has played out with the global equity and bonds markets under pressure.
We expect the markets to remain choppy over the near-term as they digest the Fed’s path of tightening monetary policy. While inflation is a massive concern, we think we may be nearing the point of peak inflation. The flattening and inversion of parts of the Treasury yield curve suggests lower economic growth in the future. We do not see a risk of immediate recession as some have called for. In fact, while parts of the curve have inverted, the difference between the 10-Year Treasury and 3-month T-bill yields, which is a more accurate recession gauge, has actually steepened to its highest since 2017.
Disclosures
Clark Capital Management Group, Inc. (Clark Capital) is an investment advisor registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about Clark Capital’s advisory services and fees can be found in its Form ADV which is available upon request.
The opinions expressed are those of the Clark Capital Management Group Investment Team. The opinions referenced are as of the date of publication and are subject to change due to changes in the market or economic conditions and may not necessarily come to pass. There is no guarantee of the future performance of any Clark Capital investment portfolio. Nothing herein should be construed as a solicitation, recommendation or an offer to buy, sell or hold any securities, other investments or to adopt any investment strategy or strategies. For educational use only. This information is not intended to serve as investment advice. This material is not intended to be relied upon as a forecast or research. The investment or strategy discussed may not be suitable for all investors. Investors must make their own decisions based on their specific investment objectives and financial circumstances. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
This document may contain certain information that constitutes forward-looking statements which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “expect,” “will,” “hope,” “forecast,” “intend,” “target,” “believe,” and/or comparable terminology (or the negative thereof). No assurance, representation, or warranty is made by any person that any of Clark Capital’s assumptions, expectations, objectives, and/or goals will be achieved. Nothing contained in this document may be relied upon as a guarantee, promise, assurance, or representation as to the future.
Beta is a measure of the volatility-or systematic risk-of a security or portfolio compared to the market as a whole.
The S&P 500 is a market-capitalization-weighted index of the 500 largest U.S. publicly traded companies. The index is widely regarded as the best gauge of large-cap U.S. equities.
The Russell 2000 index measures the performance of the 2,000 smaller companies that are included in the Russell 3000 Index, which itself is made up of nearly all U.S. stocks. The Russell 2000 is widely regarded as a bellwether of the U.S. economy because of its focus on smaller companies that focus on the U.S. market.
The MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI) is a market capitalization weighted index designed to provide a broad measure of equity-market performance throughout the world. The MSCI ACWI is maintained by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) and is comprised of stocks from 23 developed countries and 24 emerging markets.
The Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield Bond Index measures the USD-denominated, high yield, fixed-rate corporate bond market. Securities are classified as high yield if the middle rating of Moody’s, Fitch and S&P is Ba1/BB+/BB+ or below.
The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, or the Agg, is a broad base, market capitalization-weighted bond market index representing intermediate term investment grade bonds traded in the United States.
The Bloomberg Barclays US Treasury: 7-10 Year Index measures US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate, nominal debt issued by the US Treasury with 7-9.9999 years to maturity. Treasury bills are excluded by the maturity constraint but are part of a separate Short Treasury Index.
Past performance does not guarantee future returns. Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Navigator Funds. This and other important information about the Fund is contained in the prospectus, which can be obtained by calling 1-800-766-2264. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing. The Navigator® Funds are distributed by Northern Lights Distributors, LLC member FINRA/SIPC.
Clark Capital Management Group and Northern Lights Distributors LLC are not affiliated entities.
6555-NLD-06162022
Navigator® Tactical Fixed Income Fund |
K. Sean Clark, CFA — Chief Investment Officer |
|
It was a rough six months for the markets with a lot of headwinds. There is a lot of uncertainty in the markets pertaining to the threat of the highest inflation in 40 years, economic stagflation, geopolitical tensions, the Federal Reserve tightening and eventually shrinking their balance sheet. On March 16th the Federal Reserve began their first rate hike cycle since 2019. The Fed is taking a more hawkish tone on future rate hikes and balance sheet roll off.
Given all of the worries facing investors, the markets have been very volatile. During the 6-month period ending April 30th, the S&P 500 declined 9.66%, the small cap Russell 2000 Index declined 18.40%, and international markets as represented by the MSCI ACWI ex-US Index declined 11.87%. Fixed income provided no place to hide. The Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index sank 9.47%, it’s largest quarterly decline since 1980. The Bloomberg Barclays 7-10 Year US Treasury Index declined 9.82%, and the Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield Index lost 7.41%.
Attribution
For the semi-annual period ending April 30, 2022 the Navigator Tactical Fixed Income Fund institutional shares (the “Fund”) lost 3.85% compared to a 7.41% loss for the Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield Index and a 9.47% loss for the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index. It was a challenging period for fixed income as interest rates trended higher.
| ● | The primary driver of the Fund’s return over time is its macro allocations that are driven by our relative strength credit-based risk management models. That remained the case during the 6-month period as the alpha generated was due in large part to the Fund’s defensive position of allocating half of the strategy into cash equivalents on January 31, 2022. |
| ● | On a relative basis credit held up better than duration. High yield outperformed other fixed income sectors such as investment grade corporate debt and treasuries as its lower duration proved to be a defensive quality. The move lower in fixed income has been rates driven move. As evidenced by CCC rated bonds outperforming broad high yield, investment grade corporate debt, and treasuries. |
Outlook
In our annual outlook we stated, “As we look toward 2022 and ponder what the year will hold for the markets and the economy, we think we are transitioning from a year of recovery in 2021
to a year of headwinds and mean reversion in 2022. We expect to see more volatility in 2022 than last year, with the potential for a 10-15% equity correction in the first half of the year.” So far that script has played out with the global equity and bonds markets under pressure.
We expect the markets to remain choppy over the near-term as they digest the Fed’s path of tightening monetary policy. While Inflation is a massive concern, we think we may be nearing the point of peak inflation. The flattening and inversion of parts of the Treasury yield curve suggests lower economic growth in the future. We do not see a risk of immediate recession as some have called for. In fact, while parts of the curve have inverted, the difference between the 10-Year Treasury and 3-month T-bill yields, which is a more accurate recession gauge, has actually steepened to its highest since 2017.
Disclosures
Clark Capital Management Group, Inc. (Clark Capital) is an investment advisor registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about Clark Capital’s advisory services and fees can be found in its Form ADV which is available upon request.
The opinions expressed are those of the Clark Capital Management Group Investment Team. The opinions referenced are as of the date of publication and are subject to change due to changes in the market or economic conditions and may not necessarily come to pass. There is no guarantee of the future performance of any Clark Capital investment portfolio. Nothing herein should be construed as a solicitation, recommendation or an offer to buy, sell or hold any securities, other investments or to adopt any investment strategy or strategies. For educational use only. This information is not intended to serve as investment advice. This material is not intended to be relied upon as a forecast or research. The investment or strategy discussed may not be suitable for all investors. Investors must make their own decisions based on their specific investment objectives and financial circumstances. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
This document may contain certain information that constitutes forward-looking statements which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “expect,” “will,” “hope,” “forecast,” “intend,” “target,” “believe,” and/or comparable terminology (or the negative thereof). No assurance, representation, or warranty is made by any person that any of Clark Capital’s assumptions, expectations, objectives, and/or goals will be achieved. Nothing contained in this document may be relied upon as a guarantee, promise, assurance, or representation as to the future.
Fixed income securities are subject to certain risks including, but not limited to: interest rate (changes in interest rates may cause a decline in market value or an investment), credit, prepayment, call (some bonds allow the issuer to call a bond for redemption before it matures), and extension (principal repayments may not occur as quickly as anticipated, causing the expected maturity of a security to increase).
Non-investment-grade debt securities (high-yield/junk bonds) may be subject to greater market fluctuations, risk of default or loss of income and principal than higher-rated securities.
An obligation rated ‘CCC’ is currently vulnerable to nonpayment, and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meets its financial commitment on the obligation. In the event of adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, the obligor is not likely to have the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.
Alpha: a measure of the difference between a portfolio’s actual returns and its expected performance, given its level of risk as measured by beta. A positive alpha figure indicates the portfolio has performed better than its beta would predict. In contrast, a negative alpha indicates the portfolio has underperformed, given the expectations established by beta. Alpha is calculated by taking the excess average monthly return of the investment over the risk free rate and subtracting beta times the excess average monthly return of the benchmark over the risk free rate.
The S&P 500 is a market-capitalization-weighted index of the 500 largest U.S. publicly traded companies. The index is widely regarded as the best gauge of large-cap U.S. equities.
The Russell 2000 index measures the performance of the 2,000 smaller companies that are included in the Russell 3000 Index, which itself is made up of nearly all U.S. stocks. The Russell 2000 is widely regarded as a bellwether of the U.S. economy because of its focus on smaller companies that focus on the U.S. market.
The MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI) is a market capitalization weighted index designed to provide a broad measure of equity-market performance throughout the world. The MSCI ACWI is maintained by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) and is comprised of stocks from 23 developed countries and 24 emerging markets.
The Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield Bond Index measures the USD-denominated, high yield, fixed-rate corporate bond market. Securities are classified as high yield if the middle rating of Moody’s, Fitch and S&P is Ba1/BB+/BB+ or below.
The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, or the Agg, is a broad base, market capitalization-weighted bond market index representing intermediate term investment grade bonds traded in the United States.
The Bloomberg Barclays US Treasury: 7-10 Year Index measures US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate, nominal debt issued by the US Treasury with 7-9.9999 years to maturity. Treasury bills are excluded by the maturity constraint but are part of a separate Short Treasury Index.
Past performance does not guarantee future returns. Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Navigator Funds. This and other important information about the Fund is contained in the prospectus, which can be obtained by calling 1-800-766-2264. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing. The Navigator® Funds are distributed by Northern Lights Distributors, LLC member INRA/SIPC.
Clark Capital Management Group and Northern Lights Distributors LLC are not affiliated entities.
6556-NLD-06162022
Navigator® Tactical Investment Grade Bond Fund |
K. Sean Clark, CFA — Chief Investment Officer |
|
It was a rough six months for the markets with a lot of headwinds. There is a lot of uncertainty in the markets pertaining to the threat of the highest inflation in 40 years, economic stagflation, geopolitical tensions, the Federal Reserve tightening and eventually shrinking their balance sheet. On March 16th the Federal Reserve began their first rate hike cycle since 2019. The Fed is taking a more hawkish tone on future rate hikes and balance sheet roll off.
Given all of the worries facing investors, the markets have been very volatile. During the 6-month period ending April 30, 2022, the S&P 500 declined 9.66%, the small cap Russell 2000 Index declined 18.40%, and international markets as represented by the MSCI ACWI ex-US Index declined 11.87%. Fixed income provided no place to hide. The Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index sank 9.47%, its largest quarterly decline since 1980. The Bloomberg Barclays 7-10 Year US Treasury Index declined 9.82%, and the Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield Index lost 7.41%.
Attribution
For the semi-annual period ended April 30, 2022 the Navigator Tactical Investment Grade Bond Fund (the “Fund”) institutional shares declined 6.34% compared to a 9.47% loss in the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.
| ● | The Fund’s alpha is driven by the Credit Risk Management models that determine its allocation. When risk-on the Fund will invest in BBB rated corporate bonds, when risk-off the Fund will invest in U.S. Treasuries or -bills. |
| ● | The Fund’s alpha during the quarter was largely driven by the strategy allocating to the safety of cash equivalents as interest rates rose and bond prices tumbled. |
| ● | The Federal Reserve’s narrative shifted to an expected three rate hikes in 2022 to as many as nine 0.25% equivalent hikes in 2022. The shifting rate expectations resulted in a bond market rout, and the worst quarter for the Aggregate Bond Index since 1980. |
Outlook
In our annual outlook we stated, “As we look toward 2022 and ponder what the year will hold for the markets and the economy, we think we are transitioning from a year of recovery in 2021 to a year of headwinds and mean reversion in 2022. We expect to see more volatility in 2022 than last year, with the potential for a 10-15% equity correction in the first half of the year.” So far that script has played out with the global equity and bonds markets under pressure.
We expect the markets to remain choppy over the near-term as they digest the Fed’s path of tightening monetary policy. While Inflation is a massive concern, we think we may be nearing the point of peak inflation. The flattening and inversion of parts of the Treasury yield curve suggests lower economic growth in the future. We do not see a risk of immediate recession as some have called for. In fact, while parts of the curve have inverted, the difference between the 10-Year Treasury and 3-month T-bill yields, which is a more accurate recession gauge, has actually steepened to its highest since 2017.
Disclosures
Clark Capital Management Group, Inc. (Clark Capital) is an investment advisor registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about Clark Capital’s advisory services and fees can be found in its Form ADV which is available upon request.
The opinions expressed are those of the Clark Capital Management Group Investment Team. The opinions referenced are as of the date of publication and are subject to change due to changes in the market or economic conditions and may not necessarily come to pass. There is no guarantee of the future performance of any Clark Capital investment portfolio. Nothing herein should be construed as a solicitation, recommendation or an offer to buy, sell or hold any securities, other investments or to adopt any investment strategy or strategies. For educational use only. This information is not intended to serve as investment advice. This material is not intended to be relied upon as a forecast or research. The investment or strategy discussed may not be suitable for all investors. Investors must make their own decisions based on their specific investment objectives and financial circumstances. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
This document may contain certain information that constitutes forward-looking statements which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “expect,” “will,” “hope,” “forecast,” “intend,” “target,” “believe,” and/or comparable terminology (or the negative thereof). No assurance, representation, or warranty is made by any person that any of Clark Capital’s assumptions, expectations, objectives, and/or goals will be achieved. Nothing contained in this document may be relied upon as a guarantee, promise, assurance, or representation as to the future.
Fixed income securities are subject to certain risks including, but not limited to: interest rate (changes in interest rates may cause a decline in market value or an investment), credit, prepayment, call (some bonds allow the issuer to call a bond for redemption before it matures), and extension (principal repayments may not occur as quickly as anticipated, causing the expected maturity of a security to increase).
An obligor rated ‘BBB’ has adequate capacity to meet its financial commitments. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties and exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to the obligor’s inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitments.
Alpha: a measure of the difference between a portfolio’s actual returns and its expected performance, given its level of risk as measured by beta. A positive alpha figure indicates the portfolio has performed better than its beta would predict. In contrast, a negative alpha indicates the portfolio has underperformed, given the expectations established by beta. Alpha is calculated by taking the excess average monthly return of the investment over the risk free rate and subtracting beta times the excess average monthly return of the benchmark over the risk free rate.
The S&P 500 is a market-capitalization-weighted index of the 500 largest U.S. publicly traded companies. The index is widely regarded as the best gauge of large-cap U.S. equities.
The Russell 2000 index measures the performance of the 2,000 smaller companies that are included in the Russell 3000 Index, which itself is made up of nearly all U.S. stocks. The Russell 2000 is widely regarded as a bellwether of the U.S. economy because of its focus on smaller companies that focus on the U.S. market.
The MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI) is a market capitalization weighted index designed to provide a broad measure of equity-market performance throughout the world. The MSCI ACWI is maintained by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) and is comprised of stocks from 23 developed countries and 24 emerging markets.
The Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield Bond Index measures the USD-denominated, high yield, fixed-rate corporate bond market. Securities are classified as high yield if the middle rating of Moody’s, Fitch and S&P is Ba1/BB+/BB+ or below.
The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, or the Agg, is a broad base, market capitalization-weighted bond market index representing intermediate term investment grade bonds traded in the United States.
The Bloomberg Barclays US Treasury: 7-10 Year Index measures US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate, nominal debt issued by the US Treasury with 7-9.9999 years to maturity. Treasury bills are excluded by the maturity constraint but are part of a separate Short Treasury Index.
Past performance does not guarantee future returns. Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Navigator Funds. This and other important information about the Fund is contained in the prospectus, which can be obtained by calling 1-800-766-2264. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing. The Navigator® Funds are distributed by Northern Lights Distributors, LLC member FINRA/SIPC.
Clark Capital Management Group and Northern Lights Distributors LLC are not affiliated entities.
6557-NLD-06162022
Navigator® Tactical U.S. Allocation Fund |
K. Sean Clark, CFA — Chief Investment Officer |
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It was a rough six months for the markets with a lot of headwinds. There is a lot of uncertainty in the markets pertaining to the threat of the highest inflation in 40 years, economic stagflation, geopolitical tensions, the Federal Reserve tightening and eventually shrinking their balance sheet. On March 16th the Federal Reserve began their first rate hike cycle since 2019. The Fed is taking a more hawkish tone on future rate hikes and balance sheet roll off.
Given all of the worries facing investors, the markets have been very volatile. During the 6-month period ending April 30, 2022, the S&P 500 declined 9.66%, the small cap Russell 2000 Index declined 18.40%, and international markets as represented by the MSCI ACWI ex-US Index declined 11.87%. Fixed income provided no place to hide. The Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index sank 9.47%, it’s largest quarterly decline since 1980. The Bloomberg Barclays 7-10 Year US Treasury Index declined 9.82%, and the Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield Index lost 7.41%.
Attribution
For the semi-annual period ended April 30, 2022 the Navigator Tactical U.S. Allocation Fund (the “Fund”) institutional shares declined 7.13% compared to a 9.65% loss in the S&P 500 Index.
| ● | The Fund’s alpha is driven by the Credit Risk Management models that determine its allocation. When risk-on the Fund will invest in U.S. Equities, when risk-off the Fund will invest in U.S. Treasuries or -bills. |
| ● | The Fund’s allocation shifted from risk on to defensive on January 31, 2022, when it allocated half of the portfolio into cash and cash equivalents. It remained in a 50% risk on / 50% risk off through the remainder of the period. |
Outlook
In our annual outlook we stated, “As we look toward 2022 and ponder what the year will hold for the markets and the economy, we think we are transitioning from a year of recovery in 2021 to a year of headwinds and mean reversion in 2022. We expect to see more volatility in 2022 than last year, with the potential for a 10-15% equity correction in the first half of the year.” So far that script has played out with the global equity and bonds markets under pressure.
We expect the markets to remain choppy over the near-term as they digest the Fed’s path of tightening monetary policy. While Inflation is a massive concern, we think we may be nearing the point of peak inflation. The flattening and inversion of parts of the Treasury yield curve suggests lower economic growth in the future. We do not see a risk of immediate recession as some have called for. In fact, while parts of the curve have inverted, the difference between the
10-Year Treasury and 3-month T-bill yields, which is a more accurate recession gauge, has actually steepened to its highest since 2017.
Disclosures
Clark Capital Management Group, Inc. (Clark Capital) is an investment advisor registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about Clark Capital’s advisory services and fees can be found in its Form ADV which is available upon request.
The opinions expressed are those of the Clark Capital Management Group Investment Team. The opinions referenced are as of the date of publication and are subject to change due to changes in the market or economic conditions and may not necessarily come to pass. There is no guarantee of the future performance of any Clark Capital investment portfolio. Nothing herein should be construed as a solicitation, recommendation or an offer to buy, sell or hold any securities, other investments or to adopt any investment strategy or strategies. For educational use only. This information is not intended to serve as investment advice. This material is not intended to be relied upon as a forecast or research. The investment or strategy discussed may not be suitable for all investors. Investors must make their own decisions based on their specific investment objectives and financial circumstances. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
This document may contain certain information that constitutes forward-looking statements which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “expect,” “will,” “hope,” “forecast,” “intend,” “target,” “believe,” and/or comparable terminology (or the negative thereof). No assurance, representation, or warranty is made by any person that any of Clark Capital’s assumptions, expectations, objectives, and/or goals will be achieved. Nothing contained in this document may be relied upon as a guarantee, promise, assurance, or representation as to the future.
Fixed income securities are subject to certain risks including, but not limited to: interest rate (changes in interest rates may cause a decline in market value or an investment), credit, prepayment, call (some bonds allow the issuer to call a bond for redemption before it matures), and extension (principal repayments may not occur as quickly as anticipated, causing the expected maturity of a security to increase).
The S&P 500 is a market-capitalization-weighted index of the 500 largest U.S. publicly traded companies. The index is widely regarded as the best gauge of large-cap U.S. equities.
The Russell 2000 index measures the performance of the 2,000 smaller companies that are included in the Russell 3000 Index, which itself is made up of nearly all U.S. stocks. The Russell 2000 is widely regarded as a bellwether of the U.S. economy because of its focus on smaller companies that focus on the U.S. market.
The MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI) is a market capitalization weighted index designed to provide a broad measure of equity-market performance throughout the world. The MSCI ACWI is maintained by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) and is comprised of stocks from 23 developed countries and 24 emerging markets.
The Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield Bond Index measures the USD-denominated, high yield, fixed-rate corporate bond market. Securities are classified as high yield if the middle rating of Moody’s, Fitch and S&P is Ba1/BB+/BB+ or below.
The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, or the Agg, is a broad base, market capitalization-weighted bond market index representing intermediate term investment grade bonds traded in the United States.
The Bloomberg Barclays US Treasury: 7-10 Year Index measures US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate, nominal debt issued by the US Treasury with 7-9.9999 years to maturity. Treasury bills are excluded by the maturity constraint but are part of a separate Short Treasury Index.
Past performance does not guarantee future returns. Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Navigator Funds. This and other important information about the Fund is contained in the prospectus, which can be obtained by calling 1-800-766-2264. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing. The Navigator® Funds are distributed by Northern Lights Distributors, LLC member FINRA/SIPC.
Clark Capital Management Group and Northern Lights Distributors LLC are not affiliated entities.
6559-NLD-06162022
Navigator Ultra Short Bond Fund |
Robert S. Bennett, Jr. – Senior Portfolio Manager |
April 30, 2022 |
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For the semi-annual period ended April 30, 2022, the Navigator Ultra Short Bond Fund (“the Fund”) Class I shares returned -0.44%, compared to the Bloomberg Barclays U.S Bellwethers 1 Year Index return of -0.78%. The Fund was fully invested in a mix of fixed and floating rate short-term debt during the period with a duration shorter than the benchmark, which contributed to its outperformance verse the benchmark.
The Federal Reserve communicated a path of reducing its asset purchases once its goals were met. In the fourth quarter of 2021 and first quarter of 2022 it not only reduced its asset purchases, but the Fed also painted the picture of shrinking their balance sheet. The market was pricing in a 25-basis point increase in federal funds target range for the March 2022 meeting and the Fed did just that by raising the target range from 25 basis points to 50 basis points. The upper bound increased from 25 basis points to 50 basis points and the lower bound moved from 0 basis points to 25 basis points. The groundwork has been set for continued increases and the market is pricing in multiple hikes for the remainder of 2022. We will continue to monitor the short-term markets and invest accordingly as the Federal Reserve embarks on reaching their goals while fighting off the headwinds ahead.
Disclosures
Clark Capital Management Group, Inc. (Clark Capital) is an investment advisor registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about Clark Capital’s advisory services and fees can be found in its Form ADV which is available upon request.
The opinions expressed are those of the Clark Capital Management Group Investment Team. The opinions referenced are as of the date of publication and are subject to change due to changes in the market or economic conditions and may not necessarily come to pass. There is no guarantee of the future performance of any Clark Capital investment portfolio. Nothing herein should be construed as a solicitation, recommendation or an offer to buy, sell or hold any securities, other investments or to adopt any investment strategy or strategies. For educational use only. This information is not intended to serve as investment advice. This material is not intended to be relied upon as a forecast or research. The investment or strategy discussed may not be suitable for all investors. Investors must make their own decisions based on their specific investment objectives and financial circumstances. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
This document may contain certain information that constitutes forward-looking statements which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “expect,” “will,” “hope,” “forecast,” “intend,” “target,” “believe,” and/or comparable terminology (or the negative thereof). No assurance, representation, or warranty is made by any person that any of Clark Capital’s assumptions, expectations, objectives, and/or goals will be achieved. Nothing contained in this document may be relied upon as a guarantee, promise, assurance, or representation as to the future.
Fixed income securities are subject to certain risks including, but not limited to: interest rate (changes in interest rates may cause a decline in market value or an investment), credit, prepayment, call (some bonds allow the issuer to call a bond for redemption before it matures), and extension (principal repayments may not occur as quickly as anticipated, causing the expected maturity of a security to increase).
The Bloomberg Barclays US Treasury Bellweathers 1 Year Index measures the performance of U.S. Treasury securities that have a remaining maturity of at least one (1) year and less than three (3) years.
Past performance does not guarantee future returns. Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Navigator Funds. This and other important information about the Fund is contained in the prospectus, which can be obtained by calling 1-800-766-2264. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing. The Navigator® Funds are distributed by Northern Lights Distributors, LLC member FINRA/SIPC.
Clark Capital Management Group and Northern Lights Distributors LLC are not affiliated entities.
6560-NLD-06162022
Navigator Equity Hedged Fund |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) |
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The Fund’s performance figures for the periods ended April 30, 2022 compared to its benchmarks:
| | | | | | Annualized |
| | Six Months | | One Year | | Five Year | | Since Inception* |
Navigator Equity Hedged Fund: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | (13.19)% | | (13.35)% | | 5.54% | | 2.70% |
Class A with load of 5.50% | | (17.95)% | | (18.09)% | | 4.35% | | 2.19% |
Class C | | (13.46)% | | (14.00)% | | 4.74% | | 1.93% |
Class I | | (13.13)% | | (13.17)% | | 5.79% | | 2.96% |
MSCI World Index | | (11.30)% | | (3.52)% | | 10.17% | | 9.25% |
HFRX Equity Hedge Index | | (1.56)% | | 3.91% | | 4.14% | | 1.61% |
| * | Fund commenced operations on December 28, 2010. |
The “MSCI World Index” is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure global developed market equity performance consisting of 23 developed market country indices. Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark.
The HFRX Equity Hedge Index is designed to be representative of equity hedge strategies which maintain positions both long and short in primarily equity and equity derivative securities. A wide variety of investment processes can be employed to arrive at an investment decision, including both quantitative and fundamental techniques; strategies can be broadly diversified or narrowly focused on specific sectors and can range broadly in terms of levels of net exposure, leverage employed, holding period, concentrations of market capitalizations and valuation ranges of typical portfolios. The referenced index is shown for general market comparisons and is not meant to represent the Fund. Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark; unmanaged index returns do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges.
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate. An investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total returns would have been lower had the advisor not waived its fees and reimbursed a portion of the Fund’s expenses. The chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have to pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of the Fund shares. Per the fee table in the Fund’s February 28, 2022 prospectus, the total annual operating expenses before fee waivers are 2.14%, 2.89% and 1.89% for the Fund’s Class A, Class C and Class I shares, respectively. Class shares are subject to a maximum sales charge of 5.50% imposed on purchases. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-766-2264.
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PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION+ (Unaudited) |
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Exchange Traded Funds | | | 78.8 | % | | Collateral For Securities Loaned | | | 7.7 | % |
Equity Funds | | | 78.8 | % | | Options Purchased* | | | 0.4 | % |
| | | | | | Short-Term Investments | | | 13.1 | % |
| | | | | | | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| + | Based on Schedule of Investments Market Value as of April 30, 2022. Please refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Investments in the report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings. |
| * | Options purchased percentage is netted with options written. |
Navigator Tactical Fixed Income Fund |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) |
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The Fund’s performance figures for the periods ended April 30, 2022 compared to its benchmark:
| | | | | | Annualized |
| | Six Months | | One Year | | Five Years | | Since Inception* |
Navigator Tactical Fixed Income Fund: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | (3.97)% | | (2.79)% | | 3.54% | | 4.11% |
Class A with load of 3.75% | | (7.61)% | | (6.40)% | | 2.75% | | 3.62% |
Class C | | (4.33)% | | (3.52)% | | 2.78% | | 3.36% |
Class I | | (3.85)% | | (2.51)% | | 3.81% | | 4.39% |
Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index | | (7.41)% | | (5.22)% | | 3.69% | | 4.14% |
| * | Fund commenced operations on March 27, 2014. |
The Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index is a market value-weighted index which covers the U.S. non-investment grade fixed-rate debt market. Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark.
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate. An investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total returns would have been lower had the advisor not waived its fees and reimbursed a portion of the Fund’s expenses. The chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have to pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of the Fund shares. Per the fee table in the Fund’s February 28, 2022 prospectus, the total annual operating expenses before fee waivers are 1.36%, 2.11% and 1.11% for the Fund’s Class A, Class C and Class I shares, respectively. Class A shares are subject to a maximum sales charge of 3.75% imposed on purchases. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-766-2264.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION+ (Unaudited) |
| | | |
Corporate Bonds | | | 37.6 | % |
U.S. Government & Agencies | | | 15.5 | % |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 11.3 | % |
Exchange Traded Funds | | | 11.2 | % |
Municipal Bonds | | | 6.9 | % |
Commercial Paper | | | 5.1 | % |
Open-End Fund | | | 1.2 | % |
Options Purchased * | | | 0.2 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | 11.0 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| + | Based on Schedule of Investments Market Value as of April 30, 2022. Please refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Investments in the report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings. |
| * | Options purchased percentage is netted with options written. |
Navigator Tactical Investment Grade Bond Fund |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) |
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The Fund’s performance figures for the period ended April 30, 2022 compared to its benchmark:
| | Six Months | | Since Inception* |
Navigator Tactical Investment Grade Bond Fund: | | | | |
Class I | | (6.34)% | | (7.40)% |
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index | | (9.47)% | | (10.28)% |
| | | | |
| * | Fund commenced operations on August 31, 2021. |
The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index comprised of U.S. investment grade, fixed rate bond market securities, including government, government agency, corporate and mortgage-backed securities. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate. An investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total returns would have been lower had the advisor not waived its fees and reimbursed a portion of the Fund’s expenses. The chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have to pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of the Fund shares. Per the fee table in the Fund’s February 28, 2022 prospectus, the total annual operating expenses before fee waivers are 1.78% and 1.53% for the Fund’s Class A and Class I shares, respectively. Class A shares are subject to a maximum sales charge of 3.75% imposed on purchases. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-766-2264.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION+ (Unaudited) |
| | | |
U.S. Government & Agencies | | | 57.6 | % |
Short - Term Investments | | | 42.4 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| + | Based on Schedule of Investments Market Value as of April 30, 2022. Please refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Investments in the report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings. |
Navigator Tactical U.S. Allocation Fund |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) |
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The Fund’s performance figures for the period ended April 30, 2022 compared to its benchmark:
| | Six Months | | Since Inception* |
Navigator Tactical U.S. Allocation Fund: | | | | |
Class I | | (7.13)% | | 0.76% |
S&P 500 Total Return Index | | (9.65)% | | (1.54)% |
| | | | |
| * | Fund commenced operations on June 11, 2021. |
The S&P 500 Total Return Index is an unmanaged market capitalization-weighted index which is comprised of 500 of the largest U.S. domiciled companies and includes the reinvestment of all dividends. Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark.
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate. An investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total returns would have been lower had the advisor not waived its fees and reimbursed a portion of the Fund’s expenses. The chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have to pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of the Fund shares. Per the fee table in the Fund’s February 28, 2022 prospectus, the total annual operating expenses before fee waivers are 1.59% and 1.34% for the Fund’s Class and Class I shares, respectively. Class A shares are subject to a maximum sales charge of 3.75% imposed on purchases. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-766-2264.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION+ (Unaudited) |
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Corporate Bonds | | | 66.5 | % |
Municipal Bonds | | | 12.5 | % |
Commercial Paper | | | 6.0 | % |
U.S. Government & Agencies | | | 4.0 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | 11.0 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| + | Based on Schedule of Investments Market Value as of April 30, 2022. Please refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Investments in the report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings. |
Navigator Ultra Short Bond Fund |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) |
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The Fund’s performance figures for the periods ended April 30, 2022 compared to its benchmark:
| | Six Months | | One Year | | Three Year | | Since Inception* |
Navigator Ultra Short Bond Fund: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | (0.51)% | | (0.57)% | | 1.36% | | 1.45% |
Class A with load of 3.75% | | (4.28)% | | (4.34)% | | 0.08% | | 0.20% |
Class I | | (0.44)% | | (0.40)% | | 1.02% | | 1.08% |
Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Bellwethers: 1 Year Index | | (0.78)% | | (0.78)% | | 1.00% | | 1.06% |
| | | | | | | | |
| * | Fund commenced operations on March 21, 2019. Start of performance is March 25, 2019. |
Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Bellwethers: 1 Year Index measures the performance of the U.S. government bond market and includes public obligations of the U.S. Treasury with a maturity of up to a year. Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark.
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate. An investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total returns would have been lower had the advisor not waived its fees and reimbursed a portion of the Fund’s expenses. The chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have to pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of the Fund shares. Per the fee table in the Fund’s February 28, 2022 prospectus, the total annual operating expenses are 0.96% and 0.71% for the Fund’s Class and Class I shares, respectively. Class A shares are subject to a maximum sales charge of 3.75% imposed on purchases. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-766-2264.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION+ (Unaudited) |
| | | |
Corporate Bonds | | | 79.1 | % |
Municipal Bonds | | | 17.2 | % |
Commercial Paper | | | 2.8 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.9 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| + | Based on Schedule of Investments Market Value as of April 30, 2022. Please refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Investments in the report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings. |
NAVIGATOR EQUITY HEDGED FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) |
April 30, 2022 |
Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 83.5% | | | | | |
| | | | EQUITY - 83.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 59,442 | | | Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund | | | $ | 4,615,077 | |
| 29,672 | | | iShares Core High Dividend ETF | | | | 3,075,800 | |
| 7,365 | | | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | | | | 3,045,869 | |
| 39,095 | | | iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | | | | 2,870,746 | |
| 13,932 | | | iShares US Aerospace & Defense ETF(e) | | | | 1,433,046 | |
| 26,766 | | | Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | | | | 1,477,483 | |
| 27,925 | | | SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF(e) | | | | 1,569,664 | |
| 38,419 | | | Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund(e) | | | | 2,737,738 | |
| 13,869 | | | VanEck Agribusiness ETF(e) | | | | 1,367,206 | |
| 15,493 | | | Vanguard Energy ETF | | | | 1,630,638 | |
| 10,584 | | | Vanguard Health Care ETF(e) | | | | 2,534,656 | |
| 81,184 | | | Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF(e) | | | | 3,004,620 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 29,362,543 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $29,816,559) | | | | 29,362,543 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 13.9% | | | | | |
| | | | MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 13.9% | | | | | |
| 893,983 | | | Dreyfus Money Market Fund, Select Class, 0.01%(b) | | | | 893,983 | |
| 3,990,016 | | | Dreyfus Treasury Obligations Cash Management Fund, Institutional Class, 0.21%(b) | | | | 3,990,016 | |
| | | | TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $4,883,999) | | | | 4,883,999 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $4,883,999) | | | | 4,883,999 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Contracts(c) | | | | | Expiration Date | | Exercise Price | | | Notional Value | | | | | |
| | | | INDEX OPTIONS PURCHASED(a) - 8.2% | | | | | |
| | | | CALL OPTIONS PURCHASED - 5.3% | | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | CBOE Volatility Index | | 05/11/2022 | | $ | 24.00 | | | $ | 6,680,000 | | | $ | 1,385,000 | |
| 1,000 | | | CBOE Volatility Index | | 05/18/2022 | | | 29.00 | | | | 3,340,000 | | | | 485,000 | |
| | | | TOTAL CALL OPTIONS PURCHASED (Cost - $1,123,048) | | | | 1,870,000 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR EQUITY HEDGED FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
Contracts(c) | | | | | Expiration Date | | Exercise Price | | | Notional Value | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | INDEX OPTIONS PURCHASED(a) - 8.2% (Continued) | | | | | |
| | | | PUT OPTIONS PURCHASED - 2.9% | | | | | |
| 86 | | | S&P 500 Index | | 05/31/2022 | | $ | 4,100 | | | $ | 35,534,598 | | | $ | 1,019,100 | |
| | | | TOTAL PUT OPTIONS PURCHASED (Cost - $822,872) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INDEX OPTIONS PURCHASED (Cost - $1,945,920) | | | | 2,889,100 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED — 8.7% | | | | | |
| 3,050,750 | | | Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio - Institutional Shares, 0.32% (b),(d) | | | | 3,050,750 | |
| | | | TOTAL COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED (Cost - $3,050,750) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 114.3% (Cost $39,697,228) | | | $ | 40,186,392 | |
| | | | CALL OPTIONS WRITTEN - (6.6)% (Proceeds - $1,392,140) | | | | (2,318,000 | ) |
| | | | PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN - (1.7)% (Proceeds - $483,382) | | | | (605,010 | ) |
| | | | LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS (6.0)% | | | | (2,114,342 | ) |
| | | | NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | $ | 35,149,040 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Contracts(c) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | INDEX OPTIONS(a) - (8.3)% | | | | | |
| | | | CALL OPTIONS WRITTEN - (6.6)% | | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | CBOE Volatility Index | | 05/11/2022 | | $ | 22 | | | $ | 6,680,000 | | | $ | 1,733,000 | |
| 1,000 | | | CBOE Volatility Index | | 05/18/2022 | | | 27 | | | | 3,340,000 | | | | 585,000 | |
| | | | TOTAL CALL OPTIONS WRITTEN (Proceeds - $1,392,140) | | | | 2,318,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN - (1.7)% | | | | | |
| 86 | | | S&P 500 Index | | 05/31/2022 | | $ | 3,940 | | | $ | 35,534,598 | | | | 605,010 | |
| | | | TOTAL PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN (Proceeds - $483,382) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INDEX OPTIONS WRITTEN (Proceeds - $1,875,522) | | | $ | 2,923,010 | |
| CBOE | - Chicago Board Options Exchange |
| EAFE | - Europe, Australasia and Far East |
| ETF | - Exchange-Traded Fund |
| MSCI | - Morgan Stanley Capital International |
| SPDR | - Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt |
| (a) | Non-income producing security. |
| (b) | Rate disclosed is the seven-day effective yield as of April 30, 2022. |
| (c) | Each option contract allows the holder of the option to purchase or sell 100 shares of the underlying security. |
| (d) | Security purchased with cash proceeds of securities lending collateral. |
| (e) | All or a portion of the security is on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $2,984,770 at April 30, 2022. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR TACTICAL FIXED INCOME FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) |
April 30, 2022 |
Shares | | | | | | | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 12.6% | | | | |
| | | | FIXED INCOME - 12.6% | | | | |
| 7,530,278 | | | iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF(g) | | $ | 591,352,731 | |
| 3,721,555 | | | SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF(g) | | | 363,260,984 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 954,613,715 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $1,000,074,056) | | | 954,613,715 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | OPEN END FUNDS — 1.3% | | | | |
| | | | FIXED INCOME - 0.7% | | | | |
| 5,055,132 | | | Navigator Ultra Short Bond Fund, Class I(e) | | | 50,349,111 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | MIXED ALLOCATION - 0.6% | | | | |
| 5,423,020 | | | Navigator Tactical US Allocation Fund, Class I(e) | | | 50,379,854 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL OPEN END FUNDS (Cost $104,761,334) | | | 100,728,965 | |
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Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | | | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 42.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | ADVERTISING & MARKETING — 0.0%(a) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 3,694,000 | | | WPP Finance 2010 | | | | 3.7500 | | 09/19/24 | | | 3,692,736 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | AEROSPACE & DEFENSE — 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 23,000,000 | | | Boeing Company | | | | 1.1670 | | 02/04/23 | | | 22,702,602 | |
| 5,596,000 | | | Boeing Company | | | | 4.5080 | | 05/01/23 | | | 5,649,891 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Boeing Company | | | | 1.4330 | | 02/04/24 | | | 1,923,847 | |
| 19,250,000 | | | Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.(c) | | | | 0.6700 | | 08/16/23 | | | 18,630,551 | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Northrop Grumman Corporation | | | | 3.2500 | | 08/01/23 | | | 1,003,599 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 49,910,490 | |
| | | | ASSET MANAGEMENT — 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 22,000,000 | | | Charles Schwab Corporation | | | | 0.7500 | | 03/18/24 | | | 21,085,090 | |
| 1,900,000 | | | Eaton Vance Corporation | | | | 3.6250 | | 06/15/23 | | | 1,916,487 | |
| 3,086,000 | | | Golub Capital BDC, Inc. | | | | 3.3750 | | 04/15/24 | | | 3,031,738 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 26,033,315 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR TACTICAL FIXED INCOME FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 42.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | AUTOMOTIVE — 2.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 10,000,000 | | | American Honda Finance Corporation | | | | 0.3500 | | 04/20/23 | | $ | 9,789,848 | |
| 13,593,000 | | | American Honda Finance Corporation | | | | 0.8750 | | 07/07/23 | | | 13,316,413 | |
| 2,900,000 | | | Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. | | | | 5.2500 | | 04/15/23 | | | 2,952,606 | |
| 5,335,000 | | | Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC | | | | 4.2500 | | 09/20/22 | | | 5,349,511 | |
| 2,542,000 | | | General Motors Company | | | | 5.4000 | | 10/02/23 | | | 2,612,010 | |
| 3,400,000 | | | General Motors Financial Co Inc | | | | 3.5500 | | 07/08/22 | �� | | 3,412,643 | |
| 27,019,000 | | | General Motors Financial Company, Inc.(d) | | US0003M + 1.310% | | 2.3060 | | 06/30/22 | | | 27,047,465 | |
| 1,973,000 | | | General Motors Financial Company, Inc. | | | | 1.7000 | | 08/18/23 | | | 1,935,585 | |
| 500,000 | | | General Motors Financial Company, Inc. | | | | 1.2000 | | 10/15/24 | | | 470,064 | |
| 5,625,000 | | | Hyundai Capital America(c) | | | | 3.2500 | | 09/20/22 | | | 5,636,955 | |
| 15,000,000 | | | Hyundai Capital America(c) | | | | 0.8750 | | 06/14/24 | | | 14,103,874 | |
| 619,000 | | | Toyota Motor Corporation | | | | 2.1570 | | 07/02/22 | | | 618,781 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Toyota Motor Corporation | | | | 0.6810 | | 03/25/24 | | | 1,915,514 | |
| 550,000 | | | Toyota Motor Credit Corporation | | | | 0.4500 | | 07/22/22 | | | 548,343 | |
| 5,555,000 | | | Toyota Motor Credit Corporation Series B | | | | 2.9000 | | 03/30/23 | | | 5,576,661 | |
| 60,000,000 | | | Toyota Motor Credit Corporation(d) | | SOFRRATE + 0.350% | | 0.6310 | | 06/13/23 | | | 59,929,424 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Toyota Motor Credit Corporation | | | | 0.5000 | | 08/14/23 | | | 1,946,423 | |
| 700,000 | | | Toyota Motor Credit Corporation | | | | 0.4500 | | 01/11/24 | | | 672,586 | |
| 5,000,000 | | | Toyota Motor Credit Corporation | | | | 0.5000 | | 06/18/24 | | | 4,736,980 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 162,571,686 | |
| | | | BANKING — 5.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 3,150,000 | | | Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. | | | | 2.6250 | | 05/19/22 | | | 3,151,151 | |
| 1,200,000 | | | Banco Santander S.A. | | | | 2.7060 | | 06/27/24 | | | 1,178,386 | |
| 4,000,000 | | | Bank of America Corporation(d) | | US0003M + 0.790% | | 3.0040 | | 12/20/23 | | | 3,991,750 | |
| 2,670,000 | | | Bank of America Corporation(d) | | US0003M + 0.970% | | 3.4580 | | 03/15/25 | | | 2,648,187 | |
| 5,000,000 | | | Bank of America Corporation(d) | | SOFRRATE + 0.690% | | 0.9760 | | 04/22/25 | | | 4,729,015 | |
| 15,000,000 | | | Bank of Montreal(d) | | SOFRINDX + 0.710% | | 0.9420 | | 03/08/24 | | | 15,013,039 | |
| 2,800,000 | | | Bank of Nova Scotia | | | | 2.0000 | | 11/15/22 | | | 2,799,729 | |
| 1,041,000 | | | Bank of Nova Scotia | | | | 1.9500 | | 02/01/23 | | | 1,038,184 | |
| 6,819,000 | | | Bank of Nova Scotia | | | | 1.6250 | | 05/01/23 | | | 6,745,381 | |
| 5,000,000 | | | Bank of Nova Scotia | | | | 0.7000 | | 04/15/24 | | | 4,753,916 | |
| 1,027,000 | | | Barclays Bank plc | | | | 1.7000 | | 05/12/22 | | | 1,027,209 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Barclays plc MTN(d) | | US0003M + 1.356% | | 4.3380 | | 05/16/24 | | | 2,016,729 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR TACTICAL FIXED INCOME FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 42.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | BANKING — 5.4% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 45,019,000 | | | BBVA USA | | | | 2.8750 | | 06/29/22 | | $ | 45,114,697 | |
| 3,433,000 | | | BPCE S.A. | | | | 4.0000 | | 04/15/24 | | | 3,469,458 | |
| 15,000,000 | | | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | | | | 0.4500 | | 06/22/23 | | | 14,607,939 | |
| 1,961,000 | | | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | | | | 0.9500 | | 06/23/23 | | | 1,920,206 | |
| 1,750,000 | | | Citigroup, Inc.(d) | | US0003M + 0.950% | | 2.8760 | | 07/24/23 | | | 1,749,861 | |
| 32,946,000 | | | Citigroup, Inc.(d) | | US0003M + 1.430% | | 1.9530 | | 09/01/23 | | | 33,007,089 | |
| 7,106,000 | | | Citigroup, Inc.(d) | | SOFRRATE + 0.686% | | 0.7760 | | 10/30/24 | | | 6,806,289 | |
| 3,630,000 | | | Citigroup, Inc.(d) | | SOFRRATE + 0.669% | | 0.9810 | | 05/01/25 | | | 3,427,003 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Cooperatieve Rabobank UA | | | | 2.7500 | | 01/10/23 | | | 2,008,352 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Cooperatieve Rabobank UA | | | | 0.3750 | | 01/12/24 | | | 1,908,979 | |
| 600,000 | | | Credit Suisse A.G. | | | | 0.4950 | | 02/02/24 | | | 571,441 | |
| 600,000 | | | Credit Suisse Group Funding Guernsey Ltd. | | | | 3.8000 | | 09/15/22 | | | 603,681 | |
| 2,580,000 | | | Deutsche Bank A.G.(d) | | US0003M + 1.190% | | 1.6490 | | 11/16/22 | | | 2,589,699 | |
| 2,200,000 | | | Deutsche Bank A.G. | | | | 0.8980 | | 05/28/24 | | | 2,079,384 | |
| 800,000 | | | HSBC Holdings plc | | | | 4.2500 | | 03/14/24 | | | 805,262 | |
| 5,000,000 | | | Huntington National Bank | | | | 3.5500 | | 10/06/23 | | | 5,031,732 | |
| 1,400,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Company | | | | 3.3750 | | 05/01/23 | | | 1,408,824 | |
| 8,518,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Company(d) | | US0003M + 1.230% | | 2.4140 | | 10/24/23 | | | 8,547,550 | |
| 3,700,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Company(d) | | SOFRRATE + 0.580% | | 0.6970 | | 03/16/24 | | | 3,617,886 | |
| 9,450,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Company(d) | | SOFRRATE + 1.455% | | 1.5140 | | 06/01/24 | | | 9,304,241 | |
| 1,420,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Company(d) | | US0003M + 0.890% | | 3.7970 | | 07/23/24 | | | 1,427,098 | |
| 1,100,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Company(d) | | SOFRRATE + 0.600% | | 0.6530 | | 09/16/24 | | | 1,064,517 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Company(d) | | SOFRRATE + 0.420% | | 0.5630 | | 02/16/25 | | | 1,897,443 | |
| 1,880,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Company(d) | | US0003M + 1.155% | | 3.2200 | | 03/01/25 | | | 1,865,563 | |
| 1,300,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Company(d) | | SOFRRATE + 0.540% | | 0.8240 | | 06/01/25 | | | 1,224,716 | |
| 10,000,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Company(d) | | SOFRRATE + 0.580% | | 0.9690 | | 06/23/25 | | | 9,420,309 | |
| 2,511,000 | | | KeyBank NA(d) | | SOFRRATE + 0.320% | | 0.4330 | | 06/14/24 | | | 2,440,101 | |
| 4,400,000 | | | Lloyds Banking Group plc | | | | 4.0500 | | 08/16/23 | | | 4,444,146 | |
| 2,583,000 | | | Lloyds Banking Group plc(d) | | H15T1Y + 0.550% | | 0.6950 | | 05/11/24 | | | 2,508,426 | |
| 30,000,000 | | | Natwest Group plc(d) | | US0003M + 1.470% | | 1.9760 | | 05/15/23 | | | 29,996,847 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR TACTICAL FIXED INCOME FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 42.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | BANKING — 5.4% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 25,000,000 | | | Natwest Group plc(d) | | US0003M + 1.480% | | 3.4980 | | 05/15/23 | | $ | 25,001,604 | |
| 7,160,000 | | | Natwest Group plc | | | | 3.8750 | | 09/12/23 | | | 7,186,987 | |
| 600,000 | | | Natwest Group plc | | | | 6.0000 | | 12/19/23 | | | 616,782 | |
| 1,684,000 | | | PNC Bank NA | | | | 2.9500 | | 01/30/23 | | | 1,691,128 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | PNC Financial Services Group, Inc | | | | 3.5000 | | 01/23/24 | | | 2,013,883 | |
| 5,000,000 | | | Royal Bank of Canada | | | | 1.6000 | | 04/17/23 | | | 4,958,179 | |
| 3,705,000 | | | Royal Bank of Canada | | | | 0.5000 | | 10/26/23 | | | 3,579,507 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Royal Bank of Canada | | | | 0.4250 | | 01/19/24 | | | 1,919,226 | |
| 1,583,000 | | | Royal Bank of Canada | | | | 0.6500 | | 07/29/24 | | | 1,489,562 | |
| 5,750,000 | | | Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken A.B.(c),(d) | | US0003M + 0.645% | | 1.4480 | | 12/12/22 | | | 5,766,844 | |
| 11,000,000 | | | Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken A.B.(d) | | | | 2.2000 | | 12/12/22 | | | 10,989,584 | |
| 15,422,000 | | | Synchrony Bank | | | | 3.0000 | | 06/15/22 | | | 15,428,776 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Toronto-Dominion Bank | | | | 0.2500 | | 01/06/23 | | | 1,975,185 | |
| 500,000 | | | Toronto-Dominion Bank | | | | 3.5000 | | 07/19/23 | | | 504,260 | |
| 1,743,000 | | | Truist Bank(d) | | US0003M + 0.735% | | 3.6890 | | 08/02/24 | | | 1,759,825 | |
| 4,000,000 | | | Truist Financial Corporation | | | | 3.0500 | | 06/20/22 | | | 4,003,103 | |
| 5,476,000 | | | Truist Financial Corporation | | | | 2.2000 | | 03/16/23 | | | 5,468,637 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | US Bancorp | | | | 3.3750 | | 02/05/24 | | | 2,009,232 | |
| 39,500,000 | | | Wells Fargo & Company(d) | | US0003M + 1.230% | | 2.4690 | | 10/31/23 | | | 39,658,813 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Wells Fargo & Company | | | | 3.7500 | | 01/24/24 | | | 2,015,093 | |
| 2,285,000 | | | Wells Fargo & Company Class MTN(d) | | SOFRRATE + 1.600% | | 1.6540 | | 06/02/24 | | | 2,247,228 | |
| 10,000,000 | | | Wells Fargo & Company | | | | 3.3000 | | 09/09/24 | | | 9,970,416 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Westpac Banking Corporation | | | | 2.7500 | | 01/11/23 | | | 2,008,401 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 406,223,670 | |
| | | | BEVERAGES — 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 5,233,000 | | | Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. | | | | 0.7500 | | 03/15/24 | | | 4,994,501 | |
| 29,300,000 | | | Molson Coors Beverage Company | | | | 3.5000 | | 05/01/22 | | | 29,300,000 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | PepsiCo, Inc. | | | | 0.4000 | | 10/07/23 | | | 1,947,534 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 36,242,035 | |
| | | | BIOTECH & PHARMA — 1.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 4,171,000 | | | AbbVie, Inc. | | | | 3.2500 | | 10/01/22 | | | 4,180,501 | |
| 31,450,000 | | | AbbVie, Inc.(d) | | US0003M + 0.650% | | 1.1300 | | 11/21/22 | | | 31,490,924 | |
| 818,000 | | | AbbVie, Inc. | | | | 2.3000 | | 11/21/22 | | | 818,021 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR TACTICAL FIXED INCOME FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 42.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | BIOTECH & PHARMA — 1.8% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2,600,000 | | | AbbVie, Inc. | | | | 3.7500 | | 11/14/23 | | $ | 2,629,339 | |
| 2,300,000 | | | AbbVie, Inc. | | | | 3.8500 | | 06/15/24 | | | 2,321,572 | |
| 60,000,000 | | | AstraZeneca plc | | | | 0.3000 | | 05/26/23 | | | 58,591,100 | |
| 22,967,000 | | | Bausch Health Companies, Inc.(c) | | | | 6.1250 | | 04/15/25 | | | 23,067,481 | |
| 4,000,000 | | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | | | | 0.5370 | | 11/13/23 | | | 3,881,009 | |
| 1,480,000 | | | GlaxoSmithKline Capital plc | | | | 2.8750 | | 06/01/22 | | | 1,480,000 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | GlaxoSmithKline Capital plc | | | | 0.5340 | | 10/01/23 | | | 1,940,218 | |
| 615,000 | | | Merck & Company, Inc. | | | | 2.8000 | | 05/18/23 | | | 617,125 | |
| 1,470,000 | | | Royalty Pharma plc | | | | 0.7500 | | 09/02/23 | | | 1,423,618 | |
| 500,000 | | | Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. | | | | 4.4000 | | 11/26/23 | | | 508,119 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 132,949,027 | |
| | | | BROKERAGE ASSETMANAGERS EXCHANGE — 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 5,513,000 | | | Blackstone Private Credit Fund(c) | | | | 1.7500 | | 09/15/24 | | | 5,160,255 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | CABLE & SATELLITE — 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,200,000 | | | Cequel Communications Holdings I, LLC / Cequel(c) | | | | 7.5000 | | 04/01/28 | | | 1,110,000 | |
| 1,385,000 | | | Charter Communications Operating, LLC / Charter | | | | 4.4640 | | 07/23/22 | | | 1,387,427 | |
| 1,233,000 | | | Comcast Corporation | | | | 3.7000 | | 04/15/24 | | | 1,244,930 | |
| 1,136,000 | | | Time Warner Entertainment Company, L.P. | | | | 8.3750 | | 03/15/23 | | | 1,187,618 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,929,975 | |
| | | | CHEMICALS — 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 3,013,000 | | | DuPont de Nemours, Inc. | | | | 4.2050 | | 11/15/23 | | | 3,057,461 | |
| 4,545,000 | | | LYB International Finance BV | | | | 4.0000 | | 07/15/23 | | | 4,591,435 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,648,896 | |
| | | | CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS — 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 18,500,000 | | | Carlisle Companies, Inc. | | | | 0.5500 | | 09/01/23 | | | 17,876,786 | |
| 10,000,000 | | | Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | | | | 0.6500 | | 07/15/23 | | | 9,751,987 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 27,628,773 | |
| | | | DIVERSIFIED INDUSTRIALS — 0.0%(a) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 3,082,000 | | | Honeywell International, Inc. | | | | 0.4830 | | 08/19/22 | | | 3,073,279 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | E-COMMERCE DISCRETIONARY — 1.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 26,490,000 | | | Amazon.com, Inc. | | | | 0.2500 | | 05/12/23 | | | 25,942,522 | |
| 25,000,000 | | | Amazon.com, Inc. | | | | 2.7300 | | 04/13/24 | | | 24,994,819 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR TACTICAL FIXED INCOME FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 42.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | E-COMMERCE DISCRETIONARY — 1.3% (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2,343,000 | | | Amazon.com, Inc. | | | | 0.4500 | | 05/12/24 | | $ | 2,238,942 | |
| 47,441,000 | | | eBay, Inc.(d) | | US0003M + 0.870% | | 2.1090 | | 01/30/23 | | | 47,494,122 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 100,670,405 | |
| | | | ELECTRIC UTILITIES — 1.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 24,150,000 | | | Dominion Energy, Inc.(d) | | US0003M + 0.530% | | 1.3560 | | 09/15/23 | | | 24,115,687 | |
| 3,835,000 | | | Emera US Finance, L.P. | | | | 0.8330 | | 06/15/24 | | | 3,596,965 | |
| 2,424,000 | | | Entergy Corporation | | | | 4.0000 | | 07/15/22 | | | 2,428,579 | |
| 34,000,000 | | | Florida Power & Light Company(d) | | SOFRINDX + 0.380% | | 0.6630 | | 01/12/24 | | | 33,879,419 | |
| 49,000,000 | | | NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc.(d) | | US0003M + 0.270% | | 0.7500 | | 02/22/23 | | | 48,872,681 | |
| 2,500,000 | | | NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc. | | | | 0.6500 | | 03/01/23 | | | 2,461,863 | |
| 700,000 | | | Pacific Gas and Electric Company | | | | 1.7500 | | 06/16/22 | | | 699,571 | |
| 2,800,000 | | | Pacific Gas and Electric Company | | | | 1.3670 | | 03/10/23 | | | 2,760,615 | |
| 4,191,000 | | | Pacific Gas and Electric Company | | | | 4.2500 | | 08/01/23 | | | 4,210,286 | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Public Service Company of Colorado | | | | 2.2500 | | 09/15/22 | | | 1,500,629 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Southern Company | | | | 0.6000 | | 02/26/24 | | | 1,907,612 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 126,433,907 | |
| | | | ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT — 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 25,000,000 | | | Siemens Financieringsmaatschappij N.V.(c) | | | | 0.4000 | | 03/11/23 | | | 24,541,480 | |
| 10,000,000 | | | Siemens Financieringsmaatschappij N.V.(c) | | | | 0.6500 | | 03/11/24 | | | 9,562,234 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 34,103,714 | |
| | | | ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT — 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Discovery Communications, LLC | | | | 2.9500 | | 03/20/23 | | | 1,000,172 | |
| 6,672,000 | | | TWDC Enterprises 18 Corporation | | | | 2.3500 | | 12/01/22 | | | 6,671,940 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,672,112 | |
| | | | FOOD — 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 5,700,000 | | | Conagra Brands, Inc. | | | | 3.2500 | | 09/15/22 | | | 5,727,484 | |
| 14,250,000 | | | Conagra Brands, Inc. | | | | 0.5000 | | 08/11/23 | | | 13,789,309 | |
| 710,000 | | | Hormel Foods Corporation | | | | 0.6500 | | 06/03/24 | | | 677,583 | |
| 54,335,000 | | | McCormick & Co, Inc. | | | | 2.7000 | | 08/15/22 | | | 54,385,552 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 74,579,928 | |
| | | | FORESTRY, PAPER & WOOD PRODUCTS — 0.0%(a) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2,420,000 | | | Georgia-Pacific, LLC | | | | 8.0000 | | 01/15/24 | | | 2,616,563 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR TACTICAL FIXED INCOME FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 42.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | GAS & WATER UTILITIES — 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2,700,000 | | | Atmos Energy Corporation | | | | 0.6250 | | 03/09/23 | | $ | 2,654,186 | |
| 3,325,000 | | | ONE Gas, Inc. | | | | 0.8500 | | 03/11/23 | | | 3,268,457 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,922,643 | |
| | | | HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 1.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 10,287,000 | | | Aetna, Inc. | | | | 2.7500 | | 11/15/22 | | | 10,305,820 | |
| 30,802,000 | | | AmerisourceBergen Corporation | | | | 0.7370 | | 03/15/23 | | | 30,328,733 | |
| 1,700,000 | | | Anthem, Inc. | | | | 0.4500 | | 03/15/23 | | | 1,670,881 | |
| 5,000,000 | | | Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc. | | | | 2.2200 | | 07/01/28 | | | 4,475,025 | |
| 7,000,000 | | | Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc. | | | | 3.0800 | | 07/01/51 | | | 5,446,111 | |
| 21,178,000 | | | Cardinal Health, Inc.(d) | | US0003M + 0.770% | | 1.5960 | | 06/15/22 | | | 21,190,267 | |
| 531,000 | | | Cigna Corporation | | | | 3.0500 | | 11/30/22 | | | 533,660 | |
| 15,462,000 | | | Cigna Corporation(d) | | US0003M + 0.890% | | 1.9340 | | 07/15/23 | | | 15,548,773 | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Cigna Corporation | | | | 3.7500 | | 07/15/23 | | | 2,521,849 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Cigna Corporation | | | | 0.6130 | | 03/15/24 | | | 1,907,795 | |
| 12,942,000 | | | Humana, Inc. | | | | 3.1500 | | 12/01/22 | | | 12,987,949 | |
| 23,605,000 | | | Humana, Inc. | | | | 0.6500 | | 08/03/23 | | | 22,924,392 | |
| 6,055,000 | | | Laboratory Corp of America Holdings | | | | 3.2500 | | 09/01/24 | | | 6,023,207 | |
| 4,830,000 | | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | | 3.3500 | | 07/15/22 | | | 4,841,253 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 140,705,715 | |
| | | | INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT SERVICES — 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 20,000,000 | | | Triton Container International Ltd.(c) | | | | 0.8000 | | 08/01/23 | | | 19,268,453 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES — 4.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Bank of New York Mellon Corporation | | | | 2.9500 | | 01/29/23 | | | 2,010,971 | |
| 7,400,000 | | | Bank of New York Mellon Corporation | | | | 0.5000 | | 04/26/24 | | | 7,041,705 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Bank of New York Mellon Corporation | | | | 1.6000 | | 04/24/25 | | | 1,899,844 | |
| 14,000,000 | | | Coinbase Global, Inc.(c) | | | | 3.3750 | | 10/01/28 | | | 10,895,010 | |
| 14,000,000 | | | Coinbase Global, Inc.(c) | | | | 3.6250 | | 10/01/31 | | | 10,403,610 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Credit Suisse Group A.G. | | | | 3.8000 | | 06/09/23 | | | 2,007,275 | |
| 23,283,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | | 3.6250 | | 01/22/23 | | | 23,469,214 | |
| 4,450,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.(d) | | US0003M + 0.750% | | 1.2140 | | 02/23/23 | | | 4,450,754 | |
| 3,758,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | | 3.2000 | | 02/23/23 | | | 3,773,181 | |
| 14,900,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | | 0.5230 | | 03/08/23 | | | 14,638,743 | |
| 14,000,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.(d) | | US0003M + 1.053% | | 2.9080 | | 06/05/23 | | | 13,997,862 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR TACTICAL FIXED INCOME FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 42.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES — 4.8% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 71,775,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.(d) | | US0003M + 0.990% | | 2.9050 | | 07/24/23 | | $ | 71,739,017 | |
| 20,000,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.(d) | | SOFRRATE + 0.620% | | 0.8450 | | 12/06/23 | | | 19,899,361 | |
| 2,322,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | | 4.0000 | | 03/03/24 | | | 2,345,086 | |
| 7,000,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.(d) | | SOFRRATE + 0.572% | | 0.6730 | | 03/08/24 | | | 6,830,902 | |
| 1,285,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.(d) | | US0003M + 1.201% | | 3.2720 | | 09/29/25 | | | 1,266,085 | |
| 13,450,000 | | | Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | | 2.3500 | | 09/15/22 | | | 13,483,761 | |
| 25,000,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase Financial Company, LLC | | | | 2.5000 | | 05/01/23 | | | 24,924,170 | |
| 14,878,000 | | | Morgan Stanley | | | | 2.7500 | | 05/19/22 | | | 14,887,283 | |
| 784,000 | | | Morgan Stanley | | | | 4.8750 | | 11/01/22 | | | 794,733 | |
| 2,025,000 | | | Morgan Stanley | | | | 3.1250 | | 01/23/23 | | | 2,034,684 | |
| 64,730,000 | | | Morgan Stanley | | | | 3.7500 | | 02/25/23 | | | 65,252,776 | |
| 4,000,000 | | | Morgan Stanley MTN(d) | | SOFRRATE + 0.455% | | 0.5290 | | 01/25/24 | | | 3,918,247 | |
| 1,785,000 | | | Morgan Stanley(d) | | SOFRRATE + 0.616% | | 0.7310 | | 04/05/24 | | | 1,739,011 | |
| 720,000 | | | Morgan Stanley | | | | 3.8750 | | 04/29/24 | | | 725,044 | |
| 4,040,000 | | | Morgan Stanley(d) | | SOFRRATE + 0.509% | | 0.7910 | | 01/22/25 | | | 3,839,977 | |
| 3,219,000 | | | Morgan Stanley(d) | | SOFRRATE + 0.560% | | 1.1640 | | 10/21/25 | | | 3,008,877 | |
| 32,075,000 | | | Nasdaq, Inc. | | | | 0.4450 | | 12/21/22 | | | 31,641,181 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 362,918,364 | |
| | | | INSURANCE — 4.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 38,000,000 | | | AIG Global Funding(c) | | | | 0.4000 | | 09/13/23 | | | 36,738,553 | |
| 700,000 | | | Allstate Corporation | | | | 3.1500 | | 06/15/23 | | | 702,949 | |
| 500,000 | | | Aon plc | | | | 4.0000 | | 11/27/23 | | | 504,702 | |
| 17,000,000 | | | Brighthouse Financial Global Funding(c) | | | | 0.6000 | | 06/28/23 | | | 16,546,313 | |
| 20,000,000 | | | Equitable Financial Life Global Funding(c) | | | | 0.5000 | | 04/06/23 | | | 19,601,133 | |
| 25,000,000 | | | Jackson Financial, Inc.(c) | | | | 1.1250 | | 11/22/23 | | | 24,136,232 | |
| 33,609,000 | | | Met Tower Global Funding(c) | | | | 0.5500 | | 07/13/22 | | | 33,543,136 | |
| 25,000,000 | | | Met Tower Global Funding(c),(d) | | SOFRRATE + 0.550% | | 0.8290 | | 01/17/23 | | | 25,024,258 | |
| 14,500,000 | | | Metropolitan Life Global Funding I MTN(c),(d) | | SOFRRATE + 0.570% | | 0.8510 | | 01/13/23 | | | 14,516,068 | |
| 50,000,000 | | | New York Life Global Funding(c) | | | | 0.6000 | | 08/27/24 | | | 47,170,094 | |
| 25,000,000 | | | New York Life Global Funding(c),(d) | | SOFRINDX + 0.610% | | 0.8820 | | 04/21/25 | | | 25,011,197 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR TACTICAL FIXED INCOME FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 42.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | INSURANCE — 4.0% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 62,000,000 | | | Northwestern Mutual Global Funding(c) | | | | 0.6000 | | 03/25/24 | | $ | 59,066,042 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 302,560,677 | |
| | | | LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 19,772,000 | | | Hyatt Hotels Corporation | | | | 1.3000 | | 10/01/23 | | | 19,223,932 | |
| 29,366,000 | | | Starbucks Corporation | | | | 2.7000 | | 06/15/22 | | | 29,397,727 | |
| 12,000,000 | | | Starbucks Corporation(d) | | SOFRINDX + 0.420% | | 0.6000 | | 02/14/24 | | | 12,012,683 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 60,634,342 | |
| | | | MACHINERY — 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 4,360,000 | | | Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation | | | | 0.2500 | | 03/01/23 | | | 4,289,018 | |
| 2,028,000 | | | Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation | | | | 0.4500 | | 05/17/24 | | | 1,927,754 | |
| 23,547,000 | | | Eaton Corporation | | | | 2.7500 | | 11/02/22 | | | 23,617,860 | |
| 800,000 | | | John Deere Capital Corporation | | | | 1.2000 | | 04/06/23 | | | 791,725 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | John Deere Capital Corporation | | | | 0.7000 | | 07/05/23 | | | 1,957,947 | |
| 2,364,000 | | | John Deere Capital Corporation | | | | 0.4000 | | 10/10/23 | | | 2,288,182 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 34,872,486 | |
| | | | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES — 1.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 32,000,000 | | | Illumina, Inc. | | | | 0.5500 | | 03/23/23 | | | 31,412,670 | |
| 40,500,000 | | | PerkinElmer, Inc. | | | | 0.5500 | | 09/15/23 | | | 39,236,998 | |
| 33,250,000 | | | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | | 0.7970 | | 10/18/23 | | | 32,261,744 | |
| 9,464,000 | | | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | | 1.2150 | | 10/18/24 | | | 8,987,675 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 111,899,087 | |
| | | | OIL & GAS PRODUCERS — 1.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2,270,000 | | | BP Capital Markets America, Inc. | | | | 3.7900 | | 02/06/24 | | | 2,291,530 | |
| 600,000 | | | Chevron USA, Inc. | | | | 0.3330 | | 08/12/22 | | | 597,702 | |
| 20,835,000 | | | Chevron USA, Inc.(d) | | US0003M + 0.110% | | 0.5050 | | 08/12/22 | | | 20,835,250 | |
| 9,000,000 | | | Chevron USA, Inc.(d) | | US0003M + 0.200% | | 0.5770 | | 08/11/23 | | | 8,993,910 | |
| 17,500,000 | | | Enbridge, Inc.(d) | | SOFRINDX + 0.630% | | 0.8190 | | 02/16/24 | | | 17,526,276 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Energy Transfer Operating, L.P. | | | | 4.2500 | | 03/15/23 | | | 2,016,012 | |
| 13,015,000 | | | Exxon Mobil Corporation | | | | 1.5710 | | 04/15/23 | | | 12,916,122 | |
| 609,000 | | | Exxon Mobil Corporation | | | | 3.1760 | | 03/15/24 | | | 612,685 | |
| 1,625,000 | | | Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. | | | | 3.9500 | | 09/01/22 | | | 1,626,308 | |
| 16,930,000 | | | Pioneer Natural Resources Company | | | | 0.5500 | | 05/15/23 | | | 16,506,371 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Shell International Finance BV | | | | 0.3750 | | 09/15/23 | | | 1,941,096 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR TACTICAL FIXED INCOME FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 42.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | OIL & GAS PRODUCERS — 1.4% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 16,669,000 | | | TransCanada PipeLines Ltd. | | | | 2.5000 | | 08/01/22 | | $ | 16,705,355 | |
| 7,267,000 | | | TransCanada PipeLines Ltd. | | | | 1.0000 | | 10/12/24 | | | 6,830,233 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 109,398,850 | |
| | | | OIL & GAS SERVICES & EQUIPMENT — 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 10,250,000 | | | Schlumberger Investment S.A.(c) | | | | 2.4000 | | 08/01/22 | | | 10,250,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 500,000 | | | Federal Realty Investment Trust | | | | 3.9500 | | 01/15/24 | | | 503,435 | |
| 14,325,000 | | | Office Properties Income Trust | | | | 4.0000 | | 07/15/22 | | | 14,336,691 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 14,840,126 | |
| | | | REAL ESTATE SERVICES — 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 34,330,000 | | | Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. | | | | 4.4000 | | 11/15/22 | | | 34,529,755 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES — 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 19,000,000 | | | 7-Eleven, Inc.(c) | | | | 0.6250 | | 02/10/23 | | | 18,676,173 | |
| 34,461,000 | | | Kroger Company | | | | 2.8000 | | 08/01/22 | | | 34,498,314 | |
| 21,712,000 | | | Walgreen Company | | | | 3.1000 | | 09/15/22 | | | 21,768,955 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Walmart, Inc. | | | | 3.4000 | | 06/26/23 | | | 2,022,734 | |
| 3,662,000 | | | Walmart, Inc. | | | | 3.3000 | | 04/22/24 | | | 3,696,230 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 80,662,406 | |
| | | | SEMICONDUCTORS — 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 3,300,000 | | | Marvell Technology, Inc. | | | | 4.2000 | | 06/22/23 | | | 3,332,451 | |
| 4,695,000 | | | Microchip Technology, Inc. | | | | 4.3330 | | 06/01/23 | | | 4,747,898 | |
| 7,000,000 | | | Microchip Technology, Inc. | | | | 0.9720 | | 02/15/24 | | | 6,678,537 | |
| 25,000,000 | | | NVIDIA Corporation | | | | 0.3090 | | 06/15/23 | | | 24,404,629 | |
| 2,292,000 | | | QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | | 3.0000 | | 05/20/22 | | | 2,294,184 | |
| 20,345,000 | | | Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | | | | 0.9000 | | 06/01/23 | | | 19,846,901 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 61,304,600 | |
| | | | SOFTWARE — 2.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Microsoft Corporation | | | | 2.8750 | | 02/06/24 | | | 2,003,959 | |
| 107,948,000 | | | Oracle Corporation | | | | 2.5000 | | 05/15/22 | | | 107,984,083 | |
| 50,000,000 | | | Oracle Corporation | | | | 2.5000 | | 10/15/22 | | | 50,036,175 | |
| 5,280,000 | | | Roper Technologies, Inc. | | | | 0.4500 | | 08/15/22 | | | 5,253,379 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR TACTICAL FIXED INCOME FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 42.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SOFTWARE — 2.4% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 19,758,000 | | | VMware, Inc. | | | | 0.6000 | | 08/15/23 | | $ | 19,129,324 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 184,406,920 | |
| | | | SPECIALTY FINANCE — 2.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,300,000 | | | AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global | | | | 4.6250 | | 07/01/22 | | | 1,304,268 | |
| 4,000,000 | | | AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global | | | | 4.5000 | | 09/15/23 | | | 4,011,223 | |
| 35,000,000 | | | AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global | | | | 1.1500 | | 10/29/23 | | | 33,435,965 | |
| 28,993,000 | | | Air Lease Corporation(d) | | US0003M + 0.350% | | 1.1760 | | 12/15/22 | | | 28,962,938 | |
| 4,207,000 | | | Air Lease Corporation MTN | | | | 0.7000 | | 02/15/24 | | | 3,992,614 | |
| 32,501,000 | | | American Express Company | | | | 2.5000 | | 08/01/22 | | | 32,557,077 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | American Express Company | | | | 3.4000 | | 02/27/23 | | | 2,017,947 | |
| 50,000,000 | | | American Express Company | | | | 0.7500 | | 11/03/23 | | | 48,554,791 | |
| 35,000,000 | | | American Express Company(b),(d) | | SOFRINDX + 0.720% | | 0.0000 | | 05/03/24 | | | 35,003,542 | |
| 29,673,000 | | | Capital One Financial Corporation(d) | | US0003M + 0.720% | | 1.9590 | | 01/30/23 | | | 29,646,866 | |
| 600,000 | | | Capital One Financial Corporation | | | | 3.2000 | | 01/30/23 | | | 604,011 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Capital One Financial Corporation | | | | 3.5000 | | 06/15/23 | | | 2,012,869 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 222,104,111 | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,685,000 | | | Apple, Inc. | | | | 1.7000 | | 09/11/22 | | | 1,687,403 | |
| 6,270,000 | | | Apple, Inc. | | | | 2.4000 | | 05/03/23 | | | 6,278,426 | |
| 2,343,000 | | | Apple, Inc. | | | | 2.8500 | | 05/11/24 | | | 2,344,337 | |
| 3,024,000 | | | Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson | | | | 4.1250 | | 05/15/22 | | | 3,025,300 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 13,335,466 | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY SERVICES — 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,174,000 | | | Fiserv, Inc. | | | | 3.5000 | | 10/01/22 | | | 1,177,395 | |
| 600,000 | | | Fiserv, Inc. | | | | 3.8000 | | 10/01/23 | | | 605,945 | |
| 3,700,000 | | | International Business Machines Corporation | | | | 2.8500 | | 05/13/22 | | | 3,702,168 | |
| 37,800,000 | | | PayPal Holdings, Inc. | | | | 2.2000 | | 09/26/22 | | | 37,874,990 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 43,360,498 | |
| | | | TELECOMMUNICATIONS — 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 4,110,000 | | | AT&T, Inc. | | | | 0.9000 | | 03/25/24 | | | 3,951,220 | |
| 7,259,000 | | | AT&T, Inc. | | | | 3.0000 | | 06/30/22 | | | 7,259,000 | |
| 27,500,000 | | | Sprint Communications, Inc. | | | | 6.0000 | | 11/15/22 | | | 27,947,837 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 39,158,057 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR TACTICAL FIXED INCOME FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 42.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOBACCO & CANNABIS — 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 39,857,000 | | | Altria Group, Inc. | | | | 2.8500 | | 08/09/22 | | $ | 39,947,026 | |
| 9,500,000 | | | Altria Group, Inc. | | | | 4.0000 | | 01/31/24 | | | 9,626,519 | |
| 14,495,000 | | | BAT Capital Corporation(d) | | US0003M + 0.880% | | 1.3860 | | 08/15/22 | | | 14,504,541 | |
| 4,648,000 | | | BAT Capital Corporation | | | | 3.2220 | | 08/15/24 | | | 4,589,631 | |
| 900,000 | | | Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | | 1.1250 | | 05/01/23 | | | 886,314 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 69,554,031 | |
| | | | TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 9,000,000 | | | CSX Corporation | | | | 8.6250 | | 05/15/22 | | | 9,021,427 | |
| 6,500,000 | | | Ryder System, Inc. | | | | 3.8750 | | 12/01/23 | | | 6,534,811 | |
| 969,000 | | | United Parcel Service, Inc. | | | | 2.4500 | | 10/01/22 | | | 971,682 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 16,527,920 | |
| | | | TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT — 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 24,500,000 | | | Daimler Trucks Finance North America, LLC(c),(d) | | SOFRRATE + 0.500% | | 0.7710 | | 06/14/23 | | | 24,464,052 | |
| 25,000,000 | | | Daimler Trucks Finance North America, LLC(c),(d) | | SOFRRATE + 1.000% | | 1.2850 | | 04/07/24 | | | 25,011,974 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 49,476,026 | |
| | | | TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $3,256,752,465) | | | | | 3,199,831,299 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | MUNICIPAL BONDS — 7.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | APPROPRIATION — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 9,000,000 | | | Alabama Federal Aid Highway Finance Authority | | | | 0.2290 | | 09/01/22 | | | 8,970,161 | |
| 10,000,000 | | | Maryland Stadium Authority | | | | 5.0000 | | 05/01/46 | | | 10,952,325 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 19,922,486 | |
| | | | CITY — 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 11,440,000 | | | City & Companyunty of Denver CO | | | | 5.0000 | | 08/01/31 | | | 13,493,265 | |
| 11,785,000 | | | City & Companyunty of Denver CO | | | | 5.0000 | | 08/01/32 | | | 14,006,899 | |
| 13,770,000 | | | City of Boston MA | | | | 5.0000 | | 11/01/31 | | | 16,381,440 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 43,881,604 | |
| | | | COMBINED UTILITIES — 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Intermountain Power Agency | | | | 5.0000 | | 07/01/30 | | | 2,881,122 | |
| 4,600,000 | | | Intermountain Power Agency | | | | 5.0000 | | 07/01/31 | | | 5,357,998 | |
| 27,500,000 | | | Long Island Power Authority | | | | 0.3590 | | 03/01/23 | | | 27,065,335 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 35,304,455 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR TACTICAL FIXED INCOME FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
Principal | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | MUNICIPAL BONDS — 7.7% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | COUNTY 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
| 19,730,000 | | | County of Prince George’s MD | | 5.0000 | | 07/01/30 | | $ | 23,058,453 | |
| 19,700,000 | | | County of Prince George’s MD | | 5.0000 | | 07/01/31 | | | 23,266,249 | |
| 10,345,000 | | | Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan | | 5.0000 | | 04/01/32 | | | 12,300,795 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 58,625,497 | |
| | | | ECON & INDUST DEVELOPMENT — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
| 8,000,000 | | | Chandler Industrial Development Authority | | 5.0000 | | 06/01/49 | | | 8,359,753 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | FAREBOX (MASS & RAPID TRANSIT) — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 29,500,000 | | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority | | 5.0000 | | 09/01/22 | | | 29,805,431 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | HIGHER EDUCATION — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 29,000,000 | | | Massachusetts Development Finance Agency | | 5.0000 | | 11/15/32 | | | 35,174,431 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | INCOME TAX FINANCING — 0.0%(a) | | | | | | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | New York State Dormitory Authority | | 2.0090 | | 03/15/23 | | | 2,991,152 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SALES TAX — 0.0%(a) | | | | | | | | |
| 4,000,000 | | | State of Illinois Sales Tax Revenue | | 5.0000 | | 06/15/22 | | | 4,013,707 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SCHOOL DISTRICT — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 11,425,000 | | | Los Angeles Community College District/CA | | 0.3260 | | 08/01/22 | | | 11,404,456 | |
| 18,020,000 | | | Springdale School District No 50 | | 4.0000 | | 06/01/40 | | | 18,059,359 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 29,463,815 | |
| | | | SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING — 0.0%(a) | | | | | | | | |
| 500,000 | | | Colorado Housing and Finance Authority | | 0.5000 | | 05/01/38 | | | 500,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | STATE — 3.8% | | | | | | | | |
| 28,750,000 | | | State of California | | 5.0000 | | 10/01/22 | | | 29,174,761 | |
| 13,270,000 | | | State of California | | 5.0000 | | 11/01/30 | | | 15,321,565 | |
| 11,500,000 | | | State of California | | 5.0000 | | 04/01/31 | | | 13,343,266 | |
| 18,490,000 | | | State of California | | 5.0000 | | 09/01/31 | | | 21,551,798 | |
| 49,485,000 | | | State of California | | 5.0000 | | 10/01/31 | | | 57,733,189 | |
| 16,505,000 | | | State of California | | 5.0000 | | 04/01/32 | | | 19,313,747 | |
| 28,490,000 | | | State of California | | 5.0000 | | 10/01/32 | | | 33,087,061 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR TACTICAL FIXED INCOME FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
Principal | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | MUNICIPAL BONDS — 7.7% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | STATE — 3.8% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 15,000,000 | | | State of California | | 5.0000 | | 03/01/33 | | $ | 17,044,339 | |
| 8,000,000 | | | State of California | | 5.0000 | | 04/01/35 | | | 8,889,700 | |
| 10,575,000 | | | State of Florida | | 5.0000 | | 07/01/33 | | | 12,826,208 | |
| 7,500,000 | | | State of Hawaii | | 0.2470 | | 08/01/22 | | | 7,484,525 | |
| 5,865,000 | | | State of Hawaii | | 0.2470 | | 10/01/22 | | | 5,835,665 | |
| 6,525,000 | | | State of Illinois | | 5.0000 | | 09/01/22 | | | 6,589,771 | |
| 21,015,000 | | | State of Maryland | | 5.0000 | | 03/01/33 | | | 24,553,453 | |
| 15,925,000 | | | State of New Mexico | | 5.0000 | | 03/01/23 | | | 16,333,094 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 289,082,142 | |
| | | | TAX BACKED DISTRICT — 0.0%(a) | | | | | | | | |
| 1,250,000 | | | San Francisco Community College District | | 3.0000 | | 06/15/22 | | | 1,253,020 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOBACCO — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
| 2,750,000 | | | Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation | | 0.5020 | | 06/01/22 | | | 2,748,382 | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation | | 2.7460 | | 06/01/34 | | | 2,606,555 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 5,354,937 | |
| | | | TOLL ROADS, BRIDGES & TUNNELS — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
| 23,000,000 | | | Foothill-Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency(b) | | 0.0000 | | 01/01/28 | | | 19,507,968 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS (Cost $606,819,115) | | | 583,240,398 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 17.4% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 17.2% | | | | | | | | |
| 100,000,000 | | | United States Cash Management Bill | | 0.1200 | | 05/17/22 | | | 99,994,271 | |
| 100,000,000 | | | United States Cash Management Bill | | 0.4100 | | 06/07/22 | | | 99,957,083 | |
| 100,000,000 | | | United States Cash Management Bill | | 0.4400 | | 06/14/22 | | | 99,945,503 | |
| 100,000,000 | | | United States Cash Management Bill | | 0.5500 | | 06/21/22 | | | 99,921,007 | |
| 200,000,000 | | | United States Cash Management Bill | | 0.6200 | | 06/28/22 | | | 199,800,500 | |
| 100,000,000 | | | United States Treasury Bill | | 0.0500 | | 05/05/22 | | | 99,999,257 | |
| 100,000,000 | | | United States Treasury Bill | | 0.4100 | | 06/09/22 | | | 99,955,007 | |
| 300,000,000 | | | United States Treasury Bill | | 0.7200 | | 07/07/22 | | | 299,598,843 | |
| 100,000,000 | | | United States Treasury Bill | | 0.8100 | | 07/21/22 | | | 99,818,278 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR TACTICAL FIXED INCOME FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
Principal | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 17.4% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 17.2% (Continued) | | | | |
| 100,000,000 | | | United States Treasury Bill | | 0.9000 | | 08/04/22 | | $ | 99,763,477 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 1,298,753,226 | |
| | | | U.S. TREASURY NOTES — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
| 20,000,000 | | | United States Treasury Note | | 0.2500 | | 08/31/25 | | | 18,321,094 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES (Cost $1,319,276,408) | | | 1,317,074,320 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | COMMERCIAL PAPER — 5.7% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | COMMERCIAL PAPER - 5.7% | | | | | | | | |
| 35,000,000 | | | AT&T Incorporated | | 0.8500 | | 05/18/22 | | | 34,985,315 | |
| 50,000,000 | | | Crown Castle International Corporation | | 1.2900 | | 05/17/22 | | | 49,970,000 | |
| 83,700,000 | | | FMC Corporation | | 0.4900 | | 05/02/22 | | | 83,697,751 | |
| 59,000,000 | | | FMC Corporation | | 1.3200 | | 05/16/22 | | | 58,965,583 | |
| 75,000,000 | | | Fortune Brands Home | | 0.3800 | | 05/02/22 | | | 74,998,438 | |
| 23,500,000 | | | Hilltop Securities Incorporated | | 0.5300 | | 05/04/22 | | | 23,498,629 | |
| 10,000,000 | | | Hilltop Securities Incorporated | | 1.2600 | | 05/11/22 | | | 9,996,194 | |
| 9,500,000 | | | Hilltop Securities Incorporated | | 1.4300 | | 05/25/22 | | | 9,490,690 | |
| 33,160,000 | | | Jabil, Inc. | | 0.4600 | | 05/02/22 | | | 33,159,171 | |
| 55,000,000 | | | Jabil, Inc. | | 0.8700 | | 05/04/22 | | | 54,994,729 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 433,756,500 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMERCIAL PAPER (Cost $433,763,748) | | | 433,756,500 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 12.4% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 12.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 274,313,145 | | | Dreyfus Treasury Obligations Cash Management Fund, Institutional Class, 0.21%(f) | | | 274,313,145 | |
| 125,000,000 | | | Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations, Institutional Class, 0.36%(f) | | | 125,000,000 | |
| 364,515,224 | | | JPMorgan Prime Money Market Fund, Capital Class, 0.40%(f) | | | 364,588,128 | |
| 174,765,551 | | | Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Prime Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.36%(f) | | | 174,783,028 | |
| | | | TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $938,747,207) | | | 938,684,301 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR TACTICAL FIXED INCOME FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 12.4% (Continued) | | | | | |
| | | | MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 12.4% (Continued) | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $938,747,207) | | | $ | 938,684,301 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Contracts(i) | | | | | Expiration Date | | Exercise Price | | | Notional Value | | | | | |
| | | | FUTURE OPTIONS PURCHASED(a) - 0.2% | | | | | |
| | | | PUT OPTIONS PURCHASED - 0.2% | | | | | |
| 800 | | | S&P500 E-Mini Option Index | | 06/17/2022 | | $ | 4,000 | | | $ | 330,554,400 | | | | 4,790,000 | |
| 200 | | | S&P500 E-Mini Option Index | | 06/17/2022 | | | 4,100 | | | | 82,638,600 | | | | 1,550,000 | |
| 1,046 | | | S&P500 E-Mini Option Index | | 06/17/2022 | | | 4,150 | | | | 432,199,878 | | | | 9,178,650 | |
| 100 | | | S&P500 E-Mini Option Index | | 06/17/2022 | | | 4,200 | | | | 41,319,300 | | | | 988,750 | |
| | | | TOTAL PUT OPTIONS PURCHASED (Cost - $7,735,675) | | | | 16,507,400 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL FUTURE OPTIONS PURCHASED (Cost - $7,735,675) | | | | 16,507,400 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED 12.7% | | | | | |
| 960,589,688 | | | Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio - Institutional Shares, 0.32% (f),(h) | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED (Cost $960,589,688) | | | | 960,589,688 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 112.3% (Cost $8,628,519,696) | | | $ | 8,505,026,586 | |
| | | | LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (12.3)% | | | | (932,513,705 | ) |
| | | | NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | $ | 7,572,512,881 | |
OPEN FUTURES CONTRACTS |
Number of | | | | | | | | Notional | | | Unrealized | |
Contracts | | | Open Long Futures Contracts | | Expiration | | | Amount | | | (Depreciation) | |
| 3,860 | | | CBOT 5 Year US Treasury Note | | | 06/30/2022 | | | $ | 434,913,920 | | | $ | (13,063,786 | ) |
| 1,379 | | | CME E-Mini Standard & Poor’s 500 Index Future | | | 06/17/2022 | | | | 284,591,125 | | | | (11,083,825 | ) |
| | | | TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS | | | | | | | | | | $ | (24,147,611 | ) |
OPEN FUTURES CONTRACTS |
Number of | | | | | | | | Notional | | | Unrealized | |
Contracts | | | Open Short Futures Contracts | | Expiration | | | Amount | | | Appreciation | |
| 39 | | | CME Ultra Long-Term US Treasury Bond Future | | | 06/21/2022 | | | $ | 6,257,082 | | | $ | 912,518 | |
| 1,487 | | | Ultra 10-Year US Treasury Note Futures | | | 06/21/2022 | | | | 191,823,000 | | | | 12,662,908 | |
| | | | TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS | | | | | | | | | | $ | 13,575,426 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR TACTICAL FIXED INCOME FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
|
| DAC | - Designated Activity Company |
| ETF | - Exchange-Traded Fund |
| LIBOR | - London Interbank Offered Rate |
| LLC | - Limited Liability Company |
| PLC | - Public Limited Company |
| REIT | - Real Estate Investment Trust |
| SOFR | - Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
| SPDR | - Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt |
| H15T1Y | US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T Note Constant Maturity 1 Year |
| SOFRINDX | Secured Overnight Financing Rate Index |
| SOFRRATE | United States SOFR Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
| US0003M | ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month |
| (a) | Non-income producing security. |
| (c) | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. The security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of April 30, 2022 the total market value of 144A securities is $538,891,556 or 7.1% of net assets. |
| (d) | Variable rate security. Interest rate is as of April 30, 2022. |
| (f) | Rate disclosed is the seven-day effective yield as of April 30, 2022. |
| (g) | All or a portion of the security is on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $940,436,616 at April 30, 2022. |
| (h) | Security purchased with cash proceeds of securities lending collateral. |
| (i) | Each option contract allows the Fund to purchase or sell 1 underlying futures contract or 100 shares of the underlying security. |
OPEN CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP AGREEMENTS (1)
OPEN CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP AGREEMENTS - SELL PROTECTION (2)
| | | | Termination | | Interest Rate | | Notional Value at | | | | | | Upfront Premiums | | | Unrealized | |
Reference Entity | | Counterparty | | Date | | Payable | | April 30, 2022 | | | Value | | | Paid | | | (Depreciation) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CDX North American High Yield Series 35 | | GS | | 12/20/2025 | | 5.00% | | $ | 356,800,000 | | | $ | 13,912,504 | | | $ | 23,203,109 | | | $ | (9,290,605 | ) |
CDX North American High Yield Series 36 | | GS | | 6/20/2026 | | 5.00% | | | 397,900,000 | | | | 15,084,168 | | | | 31,785,653 | | | | (16,701,485 | ) |
CDX North American High Yield Series 38 | | GS | | 6/20/2027 | | 5.00% | | | 966,200,000 | | | | 20,889,673 | | | | 50,700,666 | | | | (29,810,993 | ) |
CDX North American High Yield Series 38 | | MS | | 6/20/2027 | | 5.00% | | | 98,100,000 | | | | 2,120,966 | | | | 5,758,347 | | | | (3,637,381 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL OPEN CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP | | | | | | $ | 52,007,311 | | | $ | 111,447,775 | | | $ | (59,440,464 | ) |
GS - Goldman Sachs
MS - Morgan Stanley
| (1) | For centrally cleared swaps, the notional amounts represent the maximum potential the Fund may pay/receive as a seller/buyer of credit protection if a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of the swap contract, for each security included in the reference entity. |
| (2) | For centrally cleared swaps, when a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of the swap contract, the Fund as a seller of credit protection will either (i) pay a net amount equal to the par value of the defaulted reference entity and deliver the reference entity or (ii) pay a net amount equal to the par value of the defaulted reference entity less its recovery value. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR TACTICAL FIXED INCOME FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
INTEREST RATE SWAPS |
| | | | Notional | | | | | | | | | Upfront Premiums | | | Unrealized | |
Counterparty | | Termination Date | | Amount | | Fixed Rate | | Floating Rate | | Fair Value | | | Paid/(Received) | | | (Depreciation) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bank Of America, National Association | | 3/25/2027 | | $25,000,000 | | 1.990% | | USD-SIFMA Municipal Swap Index | | $ | (471,479 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (471,479 | ) |
Bank Of America, National Association | | 4/5/2027 | | 25,000,000 | | 2.205% | | USD-SIFMA Municipal Swap Index | | | (237,464 | ) | | | — | | | | (237,464 | ) |
Morgan Stanley Capital Services,LLC | | 3/21/2027 | | 50,000,000 | | 1.795% | | USD-SIFMA Municipal Swap Index | | | (1,387,926 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,387,926 | ) |
Morgan Stanley Capital Services,LLC | | 3/23/2027 | | 25,000,000 | | 1.920% | | USD-SIFMA Municipal Swap Index | | | (551,652 | ) | | | — | | | | (551,652 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL OPEN INTEREST RATE SWAPS | | $ | (2,648,521 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,648,521 | ) |
SIFMA - Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR TACTICAL INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) |
April 30, 2022 |
Principal | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 57.6% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 57.6% | | | | | | | | |
| 50,000,000 | | | United States Cash Management Bill | | 0.3100 | | 05/31/22 | | $ | 49,987,011 | |
| 75,000,000 | | | United States Treasury Bill | | 0.6800 | | 06/30/22 | | | 74,914,573 | |
| 75,000,000 | | | United States Treasury Bill | | 0.7200 | | 07/07/22 | | | 74,899,711 | |
| 75,000,000 | | | United States Treasury Bill | | 0.7700 | | 07/14/22 | | | 74,882,288 | |
| 100,000,000 | | | United States Treasury Bill | | 0.9000 | | 08/04/22 | | | 99,763,476 | |
| 100,000,000 | | | United States Treasury Bill | | 0.9600 | | 08/11/22 | | | 99,730,946 | |
| 100,000,000 | | | United States Treasury Bill | | 0.9900 | | 08/18/22 | | | 99,703,200 | |
| 40,000,000 | | | United States Treasury Bill | | 1.0700 | | 09/15/22 | | | 39,838,689 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 613,719,894 | |
| | | | TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES (Cost $613,907,394) | | | | | | | 613,719,894 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 42.4% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 42.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 401,082,340 | | | Dreyfus Treasury Obligations Cash Management Fund, Institutional Class, 0.21%(a) | | | | | | | 401,082,340 | |
| 50,000,000 | | | Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations, Institutional Class, 0.36%(a) | | | | | | | 50,000,000 | |
| | | | TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $451,082,340) | | | | | | | 451,082,340 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $451,082,340) | | | | | | | 451,082,340 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.0% (Cost $1,064,989,734) | | | | | | $ | 1,064,802,234 | |
| | | | OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES- 0.0% | | | | | | | 52,783 | |
| | | | NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 1,064,855,017 | |
| (a) | Rate disclosed is the seven-day effective yield as of April 30, 2022. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR TACTICAL U.S. ALLOCATION FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) |
April 30, 2022 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 66.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | AUTOMOTIVE — 5.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC | | | | 4.2500 | | 09/20/22 | | $ | 1,002,720 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | General Motors Financial Company, Inc.(a) | | US0003M + 1.310% | | 2.3060 | | 06/30/22 | | | 2,002,107 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,004,827 | |
| | | | BANKING — 4.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Company(a) | | US0003M + 1.230% | | 2.4140 | | 10/24/23 | | | 2,006,938 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | BEVERAGES — 2.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Molson Coors Beverage Company | | | | 3.5000 | | 05/01/22 | | | 1,000,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | E-COMMERCE DISCRETIONARY — 3.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,604,000 | | | eBay, Inc.(a) | | US0003M + 0.870% | | 2.1090 | | 01/30/23 | | | 1,605,796 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | FOOD — 4.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | McCormick & Co, Inc. | | | | 2.7000 | | 08/15/22 | | | 2,001,861 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 10.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Cardinal Health, Inc.(a) | | US0003M + 0.770% | | 1.5960 | | 06/15/22 | | | 2,001,159 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Cigna Corporation(a) | | US0003M + 0.890% | | 1.9340 | | 07/15/23 | | | 2,011,224 | |
| 1,247,000 | | | CVS Health Corporation | | | | 4.7500 | | 12/01/22 | | | 1,259,004 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,271,387 | |
| | | | INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES — 4.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2,249,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.(a) | | US0003M + 1.000% | | 2.1840 | | 07/24/23 | | | 2,249,063 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 6.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Hyatt Hotels Corporation | | | | 1.3000 | | 10/01/23 | | | 972,281 | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Starbucks Corporation | | | | 2.7000 | | 06/15/22 | | | 1,001,080 | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Starbucks Corporation(a) | | SOFRINDX + 0.420% | | 0.6000 | | 02/14/24 | | | 1,501,585 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,474,946 | |
| | | | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES — 5.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | PerkinElmer, Inc. | | | | 0.5500 | | 09/15/23 | | | 1,937,630 | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | | 0.7970 | | 10/18/23 | | | 970,278 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,907,908 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR TACTICAL U.S. ALLOCATION FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 66.2% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | OIL & GAS PRODUCERS — 4.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Chevron USA, Inc.(a) | | US0003M + 0.200% | | 0.5770 | | 08/11/23 | | $ | 999,323 | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Enbridge, Inc.(a) | | SOFRINDX + 0.630% | | 0.8190 | | 02/16/24 | | | 1,001,502 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,000,825 | |
| | | | RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES — 2.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Kroger Company | | | | 2.8000 | | 08/01/22 | | | 1,001,083 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SOFTWARE — 4.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Oracle Corporation | | | | 2.5000 | | 05/15/22 | | | 2,000,669 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE — 5.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 781,000 | | | Apple, Inc.(a) | | US0003M + 0.350% | | 0.7270 | | 05/11/22 | | | 781,002 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson | | | | 4.1250 | | 05/15/22 | | | 2,000,860 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,781,862 | |
| | | | TOBACCO & CANNABIS — 4.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Altria Group, Inc. | | | | 2.8500 | | 08/09/22 | | | 2,004,517 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $33,475,537) | | | | | | | | | 33,311,682 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | MUNICIPAL BONDS — 12.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | FAREBOX (MASS & RAPID TRANSIT) — 2.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority | | | | 5.0000 | | 09/01/22 | | | 1,010,353 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | INCOME TAX FINANCING — 2.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | New York State Dormitory Authority | | | | 2.0090 | | 03/15/23 | | | 997,050 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING — 2.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | New York City Housing Development Corporation | | | | 2.3240 | | 01/01/23 | | | 998,428 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SALES TAX — 2.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | State of Illinois Sales Tax Revenue | | | | 5.0000 | | 06/15/22 | | | 1,003,427 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR TACTICAL U.S. ALLOCATION FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
Principal | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | MUNICIPAL BONDS — 12.4% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | STATE — 3.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 1,750,000 | | | State of Hawaii | | 0.2470 | | 10/01/22 | | $ | 1,741,247 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOBACCO — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 500,000 | | | Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation | | 0.5020 | | 06/01/22 | | | 499,706 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS (Cost $6,264,849) | | | | | | | 6,250,211 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 4.0% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 4.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | United States Cash Management Bill | | 0.6200 | | 06/28/22 | | | 1,998,005 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES (Cost $1,998,461) | | | | | | | 1,998,005 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | COMMERCIAL PAPER — 5.9% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | COMMERCIAL PAPER — 5.9% | | | | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | FMC Corporation | | 1.3300 | | 05/16/22 | | | 999,417 | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Hilltop Securities Incorporated | | 0.5300 | | 05/04/22 | | | 999,941 | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Hilltop Securities Incorporated | | 1.4300 | | 05/25/22 | | | 999,020 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 2,998,378 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMERCIAL PAPER (Cost $2,998,378) | | | | | | | 2,998,378 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 11.0% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 11.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 3,523,489 | | | Dreyfus Treasury Obligations Cash Management Fund, Institutional Class, 0.21%(b) | | | | | | | 3,523,489 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations, Institutional Class, 0.36%(b) | | | | | | | 2,000,000 | |
| | | | TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $5,523,489) | | | | | | | 5,523,489 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $5,523,489) | | | | | | | 5,523,489 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR TACTICAL U.S. ALLOCATION FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
| | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.5% (Cost $50,260,714) | | $ | 50,081,765 | |
| | | | OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES- 0.5% | | | 274,833 | |
| | | | NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | $ | 50,356,598 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPEN FUTURES CONTRACTS | |
Number of | | | | | | | Notional | | | Value and Unrealized | |
Contracts | | | Open Long Futures Contracts | | Expiration | | Amount | | | (Depreciation) | |
| 121 | | | CME E-Mini Standard & Poor’s 500 Index Future | | 06/17/2022 | | $ | 24,971,375 | | | $ | (1,083,895 | ) |
| | | | TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS | | | | | | | | | | |
| LLC | – Limited Liability Company |
| SOFRINDX | Secured Overnight Financing Rate Index |
ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month
| (a) | Variable rate security; the rate shown represents the rate on April 30, 2022. |
| (b) | Rate disclosed is the seven-day effective yield as of April 30, 2022. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR ULTRA SHORT BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) |
April 30, 2022 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 80.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | AEROSPACE & DEFENSE — 5.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Boeing Company | | | | 1.1670 | | 02/04/23 | | $ | 1,974,139 | |
| 750,000 | | | Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.(c) | | | | 0.6700 | | 08/16/23 | | | 725,866 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,700,005 | |
| | | | AUTOMOTIVE — 9.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC | | | | 4.2500 | | 09/20/22 | | | 1,002,720 | |
| 2,200,000 | | | General Motors Financial Company, Inc.(c) | | US0003M + 1.310% | | 2.3060 | | 06/30/22 | | | 2,202,319 | |
| 750,000 | | | Hyundai Capital America(d) | | | | 3.2500 | | 09/20/22 | | | 751,594 | |
| 1,200,000 | | | Nissan Motor Acceptance Company, LLC(c) | | | | 2.6500 | | 07/13/22 | | | 1,199,956 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,156,589 | |
| | | | BANKING — 3.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Deutsche Bank A.G.(a) | | US0003M + 1.190% | | 1.6490 | | 11/16/22 | | | 1,003,760 | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Synchrony Bank | | | | 3.0000 | | 06/15/22 | | | 1,000,439 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,004,199 | |
| | | | BEVERAGES — 2.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Molson Coors Beverage Company | | | | 3.5000 | | 05/01/22 | | | 1,500,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS — 5.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Carlisle Companies, Inc. | | | | 3.7500 | | 11/15/22 | | | 1,503,115 | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Carlisle Companies, Inc. | | | | 0.5500 | | 09/01/23 | | | 1,449,469 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,952,584 | |
| | | | E-COMMERCE DISCRETIONARY — 5.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | eBay, Inc.(a) | | US0003M + 0.870% | | 2.1090 | | 01/30/23 | | | 3,003,359 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | ELECTRIC UTILITIES — 5.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Florida Power & Light Company(a) | | SOFRINDX + 0.380% | | 0.6630 | | 01/12/24 | | | 996,454 | |
| 1,000,000 | | | NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc.(a) | | US0003M + 0.270% | | 0.7500 | | 02/22/23 | | | 997,402 | |
| 1,000,000 | | | TerraForm Power Operating, LLC(c) | | | | 4.2500 | | 01/31/23 | | | 1,002,519 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,996,375 | |
| | | | FOOD — 1.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 750,000 | | | Conagra Brands, Inc. | | | | 0.5000 | | 08/11/23 | | | 725,753 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES — 4.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.(a) | | US0003M + 0.750% | | 1.2140 | | 02/23/23 | | | 1,500,254 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR ULTRA SHORT BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 80.9% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES — 4.7% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase Financial Company, LLC | | | | 2.5000 | | 05/01/23 | | $ | 996,967 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,497,221 | |
| | | | LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 4.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Hyatt Hotels Corporation | | | | 1.3000 | | 10/01/23 | | | 972,281 | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Starbucks Corporation(a) | | SOFRINDX + 0.420% | | 0.6000 | | 02/14/24 | | | 1,501,585 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,473,866 | |
| | | | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES — 3.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | PerkinElmer, Inc. | | | | 0.5500 | | 09/15/23 | | | 968,814 | |
| 750,000 | | | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | | 0.7970 | | 10/18/23 | | | 727,709 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,696,523 | |
| | | | OIL & GAS PRODUCERS — 3.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Enbridge, Inc.(a) | | SOFRINDX + 0.630% | | 0.8190 | | 02/16/24 | | | 1,502,252 | |
| 500,000 | | | Pioneer Natural Resources Company | | | | 0.5500 | | 05/15/23 | | | 487,489 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,989,741 | |
| | | | REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS — 2.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Office Properties Income Trust | | | | 4.0000 | | 07/15/22 | | | 1,501,224 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | REAL ESTATE SERVICES — 2.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,350,000 | | | Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. | | | | 4.4000 | | 11/15/22 | | | 1,357,855 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES — 3.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | 7-Eleven, Inc.(c) | | | | 0.6250 | | 02/10/23 | | | 982,956 | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Kroger Company | | | | 2.8000 | | 08/01/22 | | | 1,001,083 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,984,039 | |
| | | | SEMICONDUCTORS — 1.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | | | | 0.9000 | | 06/01/23 | | | 975,517 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SOFTWARE — 2.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,200,000 | | | Oracle Corporation | | | | 2.5000 | | 05/15/22 | | | 1,200,401 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SPECIALTY FINANCE — 3.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Air Lease Corporation(a) | | US0003M + 0.350% | | 1.1760 | | 12/15/22 | | | 1,997,926 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR ULTRA SHORT BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 80.9% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE — 3.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,923,000 | | | Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson | | | | 4.1250 | | 05/15/22 | | $ | 1,923,827 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TELECOMMUNICATIONS — 3.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | AT&T, Inc. | | | | 3.0000 | | 06/30/22 | | | 1,000,000 | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Sprint Communications, Inc. | | | | 6.0000 | | 11/15/22 | | | 1,016,285 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,016,285 | |
| | | | TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $42,982,260) | | | | | | | | | 42,653,289 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | MUNICIPAL BONDS — 17.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | APPROPRIATION — 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 425,000 | | | City of Kansas City MO | | | | 2.7540 | | 04/01/23 | | | 424,468 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | COMBINED UTILITIES — 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 850,000 | | | City of San Antonio TX Electric & Gas Systems | | | | 2.4120 | | 02/01/23 | | | 852,175 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | FAREBOX (MASS & RAPID TRANSIT) — 1.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 750,000 | | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority | | | | 5.0000 | | 09/01/22 | | | 757,765 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | INCOME TAX FINANCING — 1.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | New York State Dormitory Authority | | | | 2.0090 | | 03/15/23 | | | 997,051 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING — 5.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | New York City Housing Development Corporation | | | | 2.3240 | | 01/01/23 | | | 2,995,282 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | OTHER — 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 500,000 | | | Oregon State Lottery | | | | 2.4770 | | 04/01/23 | | | 499,122 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SALES TAX — 1.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | State of Illinois Sales Tax Revenue | | | | 5.0000 | | 06/15/22 | | | 1,003,427 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SCHOOL DISTRICT — 1.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | San Juan Unified School District | | | | 2.1800 | | 08/01/22 | | | 1,000,009 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NAVIGATOR ULTRA SHORT BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
Principal | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | MUNICIPAL BONDS — 17.6% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOBACCO — 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 750,000 | | | Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation | | 0.5020 | | 06/01/22 | | $ | 749,559 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS (Cost $9,287,228) | | | | | | | 9,278,858 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | COMMERCIAL PAPER — 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | COMMERCIAL PAPER - 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
| 500,000 | | | Hilltop Securities Incorporated | | 0.5300 | | 05/04/22 | | | 499,971 | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Hilltop Securities Incorporated | | 1.4300 | | 05/25/22 | | | 999,020 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 1,498,991 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMERCIAL PAPER (Cost $1,498,991) | | | | | | | 1,498,991 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 512,220 | | | Dreyfus Treasury Obligations Cash Management Fund, Institutional Class, 0.21%(b) (Cost $512,220) | | | 512,220 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 102.3% (Cost $54,280,699) | | | | | | $ | 53,943,358 | |
| | | | LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (2.3)% | | | | | | | (1,192,463 | ) |
| | | | NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 52,750,895 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| LLC | - Limited Liability Company |
| REIT | - Real Estate Investment Trust |
| SOFRINDX | Secured Overnight Financing Rate Index |
| US0003M | ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month |
| (a) | Variable or floating rate security, the interest rate of which adjusts periodically based on changes in current interest rates and prepayments on the underlying pool of assets. |
| (b) | Rate disclosed is the seven-day effective yield as of April 30, 2022. |
| (c) | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. The security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of April 30, 2022 the total market value of 144A securities is $13,054,008 or 24.7% of net assets. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Navigator Funds |
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Unaudited) |
April 30, 2022 |
| | Navigator | | | | |
| | Equity Hedged | | | Navigator Tactical | |
| | Fund | | | Fixed Income Fund | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities at Cost (including affiliated securities of $0 and $104,761,334, respectively) | | $ | 39,697,228 | | | $ | 8,628,519,696 | |
Investments in Securities at Value (including affiliated securities of $0 and $100,728,965, respectively) | | $ | 40,186,392 | (a) | | $ | 8,505,026,586 | (a) |
Cash | | | — | | | | 4,562,553 | |
Deposits with Broker for Futures and Options Contracts with Goldman Sachs | | | — | | | | 11,378,447 | |
Deposits with Broker for Futures Contracts with Royal Bank of Canada | | | — | | | | 7,263,938 | |
Deposits with Broker for Option Contracts with Pershing | | | 600,000 | | | | 91,737 | |
Deposit with Broker for Swaps with Goldman Sachs | | | — | | | | 104,751,841 | |
Deposit with Broker for Swaps with Morgan Stanley | | | — | | | | 15,284,756 | |
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold | | | 330,471 | | | | 7,176,293 | |
Receivable for Securities Lending Income | | | 5,807 | | | | 1,428,534 | |
Dividends and Interest Receivable | | | 563 | | | | 18,380,177 | |
Receivable for Investments Sold | | | — | | | | 45,473,640 | |
Premiums Paid for Swap Contracts | | | — | | | | 111,447,774 | |
Unrealized Appreciation on Futures Contracts | | | — | | | | 13,575,426 | |
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets | | | 38,246 | | | | 62,638 | |
Total Assets | | | 41,161,479 | | | | 8,845,904,340 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Collateral on Securities Loaned | | | 3,050,750 | | | | 960,589,688 | |
Option Contracts Written at Value (premiums received of $1,875,522 and $0, respectively) | | | 2,923,010 | | | | — | |
Payable to Related Parties | | | 12,138 | | | | 229,165 | |
Accrued Advisory Fees | | | 7,802 | | | | 4,926,200 | |
Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed | | | 1,720 | | | | 7,154,897 | |
Accrued Distribution Fees | | | 522 | | | | 37,866 | |
Unrealized Depreciation on Swap Contracts | | | — | | | | 62,088,985 | |
Payable for Securities Purchased | | | — | | | | 213,120,794 | |
Unrealized Depreciation on Futures Contracts | | | — | | | | 24,147,611 | |
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities | | | 16,497 | | | | 1,096,253 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 6,012,439 | | | | 1,273,391,459 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 35,149,040 | | | $ | 7,572,512,881 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Composition of Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
At April 30, 2022, Net Assets consisted of: | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 38,975,701 | | | $ | 7,941,131,739 | |
Accumulated (Losses) | | | (3,826,661 | ) | | | (368,618,858 | ) |
Net Assets | | $ | 35,149,040 | | | $ | 7,572,512,881 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares: | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,198,316 | | | $ | 61,670,352 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares of no par beneficial interest authorized) | | | 134,867 | | | | 6,201,434 | |
Net Asset Value (Net Assets ÷ Shares Outstanding) and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 8.89 | | | $ | 9.94 | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share (Maximum sales charge of 5.50% and 3.75%, respectively) | | $ | 9.41 | | | $ | 10.33 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Class C Shares: | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 309,817 | | | $ | 30,441,137 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares of no par beneficial interest authorized) | | | 37,984 | | | | 3,064,937 | |
Net Asset Value (Net Assets ÷ Shares Outstanding), Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 8.16 | | | $ | 9.93 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Class I Shares: | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 33,640,907 | | | $ | 7,480,401,392 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares of no par beneficial interest authorized) | | | 3,814,186 | | | | 751,696,645 | |
Net Asset Value (Net Assets ÷ Shares Outstanding), Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 8.82 | | | $ | 9.95 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (a) | Includes loaned securities with a value of $2,984,770 and $940,436,616, respectively. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Navigator Funds |
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
| | Navigator Tactical | | | Navigator | | | Navigator Ultra | |
| | Investment Grade | | | Tactical U.S. | | | Short Bond | |
| | Bond Fund | | | Allocation Fund | | | Fund | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities at Cost | | $ | 1,064,989,734 | | | $ | 50,260,714 | | | $ | 54,280,699 | |
Investments in Securities at Value | | $ | 1,064,802,234 | | | $ | 50,081,765 | | | $ | 53,943,358 | |
Cash | | | — | | | | 4,584 | | | | 8,573 | |
Deposits with Broker for Future Contracts with Goldman Sachs | | | 195,002 | | | | 2,191,339 | | | | — | |
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold | | | 1,414,957 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Dividends and Interest Receivable | | | 47,059 | | | | 206,232 | | | | 313,277 | |
Due from Investment Advisor | | | — | | | | — | | | | 988 | |
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets | | | 127,021 | | | | — | | | | 8,791 | |
Total Assets | | | 1,066,586,273 | | | | 52,483,920 | | | | 54,274,987 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed | | | 948,892 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Accrued Advisory Fees | | | 744,600 | | | | 26,686 | | | | — | |
Payable to Related Parties | | | 22,634 | | | | 5,414 | | | | 12,896 | |
Payable for Securities Purchased | | | — | | | | 1,001,230 | | | | 1,500,000 | |
Unrealized Depreciation on Futures Contracts | | | — | | | | 1,083,895 | | | | — | |
Accrued Distribution Fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2 | |
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities | | | 15,130 | | | | 10,097 | | | | 11,194 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 1,731,256 | | | | 2,127,322 | | | | 1,524,092 | |
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Net Assets | | $ | 1,064,855,017 | | | $ | 50,356,598 | | | $ | 52,750,895 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Composition of Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At April 30, 2022, Net Assets consisted of: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in-Capital | | $ | 1,088,407,168 | | | $ | 54,260,588 | | | $ | 53,083,555 | |
Accumulated (Losses) | | | (23,552,151 | ) | | | (3,903,990 | ) | | | (332,660 | ) |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,064,855,017 | | | $ | 50,356,598 | | | $ | 52,750,895 | |
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Net Asset Value Per Share | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | | | | | | | | | $ | 23,289 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares of no par beneficial interest authorized) | | | | | | | | | | | 2,258 | |
Net Asset Value (Net Assets ÷ Shares Outstanding) and Redemption Price Per Share | | | | | | | | | | $ | 10.32 | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share (Maximum sales charge of 3.75%) | | | | | | | | | | $ | 10.72 | |
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Class I Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,064,855,017 | | | $ | 50,356,598 | | | $ | 52,727,606 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares of no par beneficial interest authorized) | | | 115,239,192 | | | | 5,423,021 | | | | 5,291,428 | |
Net Asset Value (Net Assets ÷ Shares Outstanding), Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 9.24 | | | $ | 9.29 | | | $ | 9.96 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Navigator Funds |
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) |
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 |
| | Navigator Equity | | | Navigator Tactical | |
| | Hedged Fund | | | Fixed Income Fund | |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income (including income on affiliated securities of $0, and $1,782,629, respectively) | | $ | 189,568 | | | $ | 33,599,214 | |
Interest Income | | | 955 | | | | 17,020,902 | |
Securities Lending - net | | | 43,722 | | | | 10,553,523 | |
Total Investment Income | | | 234,245 | | | | 61,173,639 | |
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Expenses: | | | | | | | | |
Investment Advisory Fees | | | 134,894 | | | | 34,054,054 | |
Distribution Fees: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 1,586 | | | | 77,852 | |
Class C | | | 1,610 | | | | 154,526 | |
Registration & Filing Fees | | | 34,712 | | | | 188,439 | |
Administration Fees | | | 31,049 | | | | 630,969 | |
Third Party Administrative Servicing Fees | | | 16,932 | | | | 4,345,547 | |
Transfer Agent Fees | | | 13,389 | | | | 494,418 | |
Chief Compliance Officer Fees | | | 12,178 | | | | 70,307 | |
Audit Fees | | | 8,431 | | | | 9,917 | |
Legal Fees | | | 7,664 | | | | 7,935 | |
Trustees’ Fees | | | 7,145 | | | | 7,145 | |
Custody Fees | | | 4,463 | | | | 339,153 | |
Printing Expense | | | 3,967 | | | | 170,491 | |
Insurance Expense | | | 1,542 | | | | 49,236 | |
Interest Expense | | | 627 | | | | 74,670 | |
Miscellaneous Expenses | | | 3,748 | | | | 101,070 | |
Total Expenses | | | 283,937 | | | | 40,775,729 | |
Less: Expenses waived or fees reimbursed by Advisor for Affiliated Holdings | | | — | | | | (633,923 | ) |
Less: Expenses waived or fees reimbursed by the Advisor | | | (82,371 | ) | | | — | |
Net Expenses | | | 201,566 | | | | 40,141,806 | |
Net Investment Income | | | 32,679 | | | | 21,031,833 | |
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments: | | | | | | | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investments (including gain on affiliated securities of $0, and $2,668,723, respectively) | | | (2,882,281 | ) | | | (68,311,454 | ) |
Securities Sold Short | | | (1,062,510 | ) | | | 232,151 | |
Futures Contracts | | | — | | | | (9,304,762 | ) |
Swap Contracts | | | — | | | | (23,512,684 | ) |
Options Purchased | | | (1,420,883 | ) | | | (7,129,059 | ) |
Options Written | | | 2,194,367 | | | | (2,598,931 | ) |
| | | (3,171,307 | ) | | | (110,624,739 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investments (including gain (loss) on affiliated securities of $0, and $(7,961,533), respectively) | | | (1,898,276 | ) | | | (154,543,179 | ) |
Futures Contracts | | | — | | | | (22,362,393 | ) |
Swap Contracts | | | — | | | | (73,946,247 | ) |
Options Purchased | | | 1,222,691 | | | | 13,798,726 | |
Options Written | | | (1,246,456 | ) | | | (376,002 | ) |
| | | (1,922,041 | ) | | | (237,429,095 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments | | | (5,093,348 | ) | | | (348,053,834 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | $ | (5,060,669 | ) | | $ | (327,022,001 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Navigator Funds |
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 |
| | Navigator Tactical | | | Navigator Tactical | | | | |
| | Investment Grade | | | U.S. Allocation | | | Navigator Ultra | |
| | Bond Fund | | | Fund | | | Short Bond Fund | |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income (including income on affiliated securities of $0, $0 and $0, respectively) | | $ | 71,562 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Interest Income | | | 2,001,069 | | | | 147,848 | | | | 256,872 | |
Securities Lending - net | | | 1,199 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investment Income | | | 2,073,830 | | | | 147,848 | | | | 256,872 | |
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Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment Advisory Fees | | | 1,256,480 | | | | 224,762 | | | | 78,899 | |
Distribution Fees: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | — | | | | 29 | |
Administration Fees | | | 71,107 | | | | 34,418 | | | | 36,031 | |
Transfer Agent Fees | | | 35,549 | | | | 9,792 | | | | 9,794 | |
Registration & Filing Fees | | | 20,663 | | | | 2,480 | | | | 15,372 | |
Chief Compliance Officer Fees | | | 12,237 | | | | 12,193 | | | | 12,201 | |
Printing Expense | | | 11,013 | | | | 1,820 | | | | 1,364 | |
Audit Fees | | | 10,384 | | | | 9,979 | | | | 8,927 | |
Custody Fees | | | 8,629 | | | | 3,006 | | | | 5,455 | |
Legal Fees | | | 7,763 | | | | 8,029 | | | | 7,776 | |
Trustees’ Fees | | | 7,146 | | | | 7,145 | | | | 7,142 | |
Third Party Administrative Servicing Fees | | | 1,984 | | | | 1,710 | | | | 1,984 | |
Insurance Expense | | | 1,140 | | | | 1,140 | | | | 1,238 | |
Interest Expense | | | — | | | | 8,563 | | | | — | |
Miscellaneous Expenses | | | 9,564 | | | | 4,388 | | | | 1,984 | |
Total Expenses | | | 1,453,659 | | | | 329,425 | | | | 188,196 | |
Less: Expenses waived or fees reimbursed/recaptured by the Advisor | | | 25,482 | | | | (53,899 | ) | | | (57,419 | ) |
Net Expenses | | | 1,479,141 | | | | 275,526 | | | | 130,777 | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 594,689 | | | | (127,678 | ) | | | 126,095 | |
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (23,606,642 | ) | | | (36,304 | ) | | | (41,999 | ) |
Futures Contracts | | | (301,470 | ) | | | (724,752 | ) | | | — | |
Swap Contracts | | | 29,427 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | (23,878,685 | ) | | | (761,056 | ) | | | (41,999 | ) |
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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 436,045 | | | | (159,364 | ) | | | (325,259 | ) |
Futures Contracts | | | — | | | | (2,835,605 | ) | | | — | |
| | | 436,045 | | | | (2,994,969 | ) | | | (325,259 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments | | | (23,442,640 | ) | | | (3,756,025 | ) | | | (367,258 | ) |
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Net (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | $ | (22,847,951 | ) | | $ | (3,883,703 | ) | | $ | (241,163 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Navigator Funds |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
| | Navigator Equity Hedged Fund | |
| | For the Six Months | | | For the Year | |
| | Ended | | | Ended | |
| | April 30, 2022 | | | October 31, 2021 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 32,679 | | | $ | 103,853 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Securities Sold Short and Options | | | (3,171,307 | ) | | | 7,351,431 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments, Securities Sold Short and Options | | | (1,922,041 | ) | | | 385,508 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (5,060,669 | ) | | | 7,840,792 | |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions Paid From Accumulated Earnings | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (176,688 | ) | | | (2,658 | ) |
Class C | | | (47,058 | ) | | | — | |
Class I | | | (5,079,603 | ) | | | (173,606 | ) |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Distributions to Shareholders | | | (5,303,349 | ) | | | (176,264 | ) |
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Beneficial Interest Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from Shares Sold: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 656,924 | | | | 315,375 | |
Class C | | | 51,050 | | | | 28,168 | |
Class I | | | 6,226,722 | | | | 12,920,212 | |
Distributions Reinvested: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 81,182 | | | | 1,691 | |
Class C | | | 47,058 | | | | — | |
Class I | | | 4,883,048 | | | | 162,781 | |
Cost of Shares Redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (309,465 | ) | | | (150,998 | ) |
Class C | | | (24,684 | ) | | | (59,736 | ) |
Class I | | | (4,287,753 | ) | | | (8,298,154 | ) |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Shares of Beneficial Interest | | | 7,324,082 | | | | 4,919,339 | |
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Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (3,039,936 | ) | | | 12,583,867 | |
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Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 38,188,976 | | | | 25,605,109 | |
End of Period | | $ | 35,149,040 | | | $ | 38,188,976 | |
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SHARE ACTIVITY | | | | | | | | |
Class A: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 64,862 | | | | 27,192 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 8,168 | | | | 150 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (32,436 | ) | | | (13,817 | ) |
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | 40,594 | | | | 13,525 | |
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Class C: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 5,868 | | | | 2,514 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 5,148 | | | | — | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (2,804 | ) | | | (6,068 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | 8,212 | | | | (3,554 | ) |
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Class I: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 643,941 | | | | 1,115,124 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 495,360 | | | | 14,710 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (437,173 | ) | | | (745,046 | ) |
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | 702,128 | | | | 384,788 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Navigator Funds |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (Continued) |
| | Navigator Tactical Fixed Income Fund | |
| | For the Six Months | | | For the Year | |
| | Ended | | | Ended | |
| | April 30, 2022 | | | October 31, 2021 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 21,031,833 | | | $ | 50,740,973 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Securities Sold Short, Futures Contracts, Swaps, and Options Written | | | (110,624,739 | ) | | | 457,657,115 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments, Securities Sold Short, Futures Contracts, Swaps, and Options Written | | | (237,429,095 | ) | | | 95,951,166 | |
Net Increase (decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (327,022,001 | ) | | | 604,349,254 | |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions Paid From Accumulated Earnings | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (3,350,049 | ) | | | (4,101,075 | ) |
Class C | | | (1,539,963 | ) | | | (1,072,367 | ) |
Class I | | | (461,736,965 | ) | | | (413,227,929 | ) |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Distributions to Shareholders | | | (466,626,977 | ) | | | (418,401,371 | ) |
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Beneficial Interest Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from Shares Sold: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 17,324,606 | | | | 24,497,958 | |
Class C | | | 5,744,878 | | | | 15,707,145 | |
Class I | | | 1,553,237,763 | | | | 3,273,892,672 | |
Distributions Reinvested: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 3,279,786 | | | | 4,014,632 | |
Class C | | | 1,441,483 | | | | 1,003,306 | |
Class I | | | 423,009,503 | | | | 358,270,357 | |
Cost of Shares Redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (14,268,436 | ) | | | (36,023,562 | ) |
Class C | | | (3,844,107 | ) | | | (5,584,336 | ) |
Class I | | | (2,138,477,798 | ) | | | (1,476,320,793 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Shares of Beneficial Interest | | | (152,552,322 | ) | | | 2,159,457,379 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Increase in Net Assets | | | (946,201,300 | ) | | | 2,345,405,262 | |
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Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 8,518,714,181 | | | | 6,173,308,919 | |
End of Period | | $ | 7,572,512,881 | | | $ | 8,518,714,181 | |
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SHARE ACTIVITY | | | | | | | | |
Class A: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 1,662,122 | | | | 2,245,030 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 315,072 | | | | 375,949 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (1,378,472 | ) | | | (3,343,753 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | 598,722 | | | | (722,774 | ) |
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Class C: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 548,787 | | | | 1,442,647 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 138,338 | | | | 93,712 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (373,609 | ) | | | (513,099 | ) |
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | 313,516 | | | | 1,023,260 | |
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Class I: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 149,228,816 | | | | 300,852,865 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 40,592,264 | | | | 33,530,321 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (209,196,558 | ) | | | (135,615,778 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | (19,375,478 | ) | | | 198,767,408 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Navigator Funds |
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (Continued) |
| | Navigator Tactical Investment Grade Bond Fund | |
| | For the Six Months | | | For the Period* | |
| | Ended | | | Ended | |
| | April 30, 2022 | | | October 31, 2021 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 594,689 | | | $ | 86,287 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Swaps and Futures Contracts | | | (23,878,685 | ) | | | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments | | | 436,045 | | | | (623,545 | ) |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (22,847,951 | ) | | | (537,258 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions Paid From Accumulated Earnings | | | | | | | | |
Class l | | | (143,937 | ) | | | (35,500 | ) |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Distributions to Shareholders | | | (143,937 | ) | | | (35,500 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Beneficial Interest Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from Shares Sold: | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | 1,156,947,602 | | | | 50,000,010 | |
Distributions Reinvested: | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | 143,937 | | | | 35,500 | |
Cost of Shares Redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | (118,707,386 | ) | | | — | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Shares of Beneficial Interest | | | 1,038,384,153 | | | | 50,035,510 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Increase in Net Assets | | | 1,015,392,265 | | | | 49,462,752 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 49,462,752 | | | | — | |
End of Period | | $ | 1,064,855,017 | | | $ | 49,462,752 | |
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SHARE ACTIVITY | | | | | | | | |
Class I: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 122,874,184 | | | | 5,000,001 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 14,748 | | | | 3,593 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (12,653,334 | ) | | | — | |
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | 110,235,598 | | | | 5,003,594 | |
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| * | For the period August 31, 2021 (commencement of operations) to October 31, 2021. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Navigator Funds |
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (Continued) |
| | Navigator Tactical U.S. Allocation Fund | |
| | For the Six Months | | | For the Period* | |
| | Ended | | | Ended | |
| | April 30, 2022 | | | October 31, 2021 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Loss | | $ | (127,678 | ) | | $ | (137,909 | ) |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Futures | | | (761,056 | ) | | | 2,646,075 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Futures | | | (2,994,969 | ) | | | 1,732,125 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (3,883,703 | ) | | | 4,240,291 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions Paid From Accumulated Earnings | | | | | | | | |
Class l | | | (4,272,501 | ) | | | — | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Distributions to Shareholders | | | (4,272,501 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Beneficial Proceeds from Shares Sold: | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | — | | | | 50,000,010 | |
Distributions Reinvested: | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | 4,272,501 | | | | — | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Shares of Beneficial Interest | | | 4,272,501 | | | | 50,000,010 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Increase in Net Assets | | | (3,883,703 | ) | | | 54,240,301 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 54,240,301 | | | | — | |
End of Period | | $ | 50,356,598 | | | $ | 54,240,301 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Class I: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | — | | | | 5,000,001 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 423,020 | | | | — | |
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | 423,020 | | | | 5,000,001 | |
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| * | For the period June 11, 2021 (commencement of operations) to October 31, 2021. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Navigator Funds |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (Continued) |
| | Navigator Ultra Short Bond Fund | |
| | For the Six Months | | | For the Year | |
| | Ended | | | Ended | |
| | April 30, 2022 | | | October 31, 2021 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 126,095 | | | $ | 218,923 | |
Net Realized Gain on Investments | | | (41,999 | ) | | | 93,055 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments | | | (325,259 | ) | | | (496 | ) |
Net Increase (decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (241,163 | ) | | | 311,482 | |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions Paid From Accumulated Earnings | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (61 | ) | | | (112 | ) |
Class I | | | (188,485 | ) | | | (228,287 | ) |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Distributions to Shareholders | | | (188,546 | ) | | | (228,399 | ) |
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Beneficial Interest Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from Shares Sold: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | — | |
Class I | | | 480,981 | | | | 5,437,178 | |
Distributions Reinvested: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 61 | | | | 112 | |
Class I | | | 185,387 | | | | 217,721 | |
Cost of Shares Redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (61 | ) | | | (57,400 | ) |
Class I | | | (670,691 | ) | | | (6,309,365 | ) |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Shares of Beneficial Interest | | | (4,323 | ) | | | (711,754 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Decrease in Net Assets | | | (434,032 | ) | | | (628,671 | ) |
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Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 53,184,927 | | | | 53,813,598 | |
End of Period | | $ | 52,750,895 | | | $ | 53,184,927 | |
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SHARE ACTIVITY | | | | | | | | |
Class A: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | — | | | | — | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 6 | | | | 11 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (6 | ) | | | (5,514 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | — | | | | (5,503 | ) |
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Class I: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 47,980 | | | | 540,512 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 18,541 | | | | 21,672 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (67,031 | ) | | | (627,235 | ) |
Net decrease in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | (510 | ) | | | (65,051 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Navigator Funds |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
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The table below sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period/year presented. |
| | Navigator Equity Hedged Fund - Class A | |
| | For the | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Period Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | April 30, 2022 | | | October 31, 2021 | | | October 31, 2020 | | | October 31, 2019 | | | October 31, 2018* | | | September 30, 2018 | | | September 30, 2017 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period/Year | | $ | 11.88 | | | $ | 9.07 | | | $ | 8.32 | | | $ | 8.26 | | | $ | 8.93 | | | $ | 9.78 | | | $ | 8.83 | |
From Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) (a)(c)(d) | | | 0.00 | (e) | | | 0.00 | (e) | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.08 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.06 | |
Net gain (loss) from securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (1.40 | ) | | | 2.84 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.08 | | | | (0.66 | ) | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.97 | |
Total from operations | | | (1.40 | ) | | | 2.84 | | | | 0.82 | | | | 0.16 | | | | (0.67 | ) | | | 0.40 | | | | 1.03 | |
Distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | (1.59 | ) | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.24 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (1.59 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.25 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) |
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Net Asset Value, End of Period/Year | | $ | 8.89 | | | $ | 11.88 | | | $ | 9.07 | | | $ | 8.32 | | | $ | 8.26 | | | $ | 8.93 | | | $ | 9.78 | |
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Total Return (b) | | | (13.19 | )% (g) | | | 31.38 | % | | | 9.93 | % | | | 2.03 | % | | | (7.50 | )% (g) | | | 4.22 | % | | | 11.68 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period/year (in 000’s) | | $ | 1,198 | | | $ | 1,120 | | | $ | 732 | | | $ | 745 | | | $ | 773 | | | $ | 812 | | | $ | 11,465 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
before waivers/reimbursement (c) | | | 1.81 | % (f) | | | 1.86 | % | | | 1.75 | % | | | 1.63 | % | | | 1.59 | % (f) | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.53 | % |
net of waivers/reimbursement (c) | | | 1.35 | % (f) | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.32 | % | | | 1.31 | % | | | 1.33 | % (f) | | | 1.31 | % | | | 1.32 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (c)(d) | | | 0.00 | % (f) | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | (0.67 | )% (f) | | | 0.11 | % | | | 0.68 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 335 | % (g) | | | 583 | % | | | 498 | % | | | 470 | % | | | 33 | % (g) | | | 490 | % | | | 371 | % |
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| | Navigator Equity Hedged Fund - Class C | |
| | For the | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Period Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | April 30, 2022 | | | October 31, 2021 | | | October 31, 2020 | | | October 31, 2019 | | | October 31, 2018* | | | September 30, 2018 | | | September 30, 2017 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period/Year | | $ | 11.07 | | | $ | 8.49 | | | $ | 7.81 | | | $ | 7.78 | | | $ | 8.42 | | | $ | 9.41 | | | $ | 8.48 | |
From Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) (a)(c)(d) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.00 | (e) | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.00 | (e) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Net gain (loss) from securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (1.28 | ) | | | 2.65 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.08 | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.94 | |
Total from operations | | | (1.32 | ) | | | 2.58 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.93 | |
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Distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | | (0.00 | ) (h) | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | |
Net realized gains | | | (1.59 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.24 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (1.59 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.28 | ) | | | — | |
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Net Asset Value, End of Period/Year | | $ | 8.16 | | | $ | 11.07 | | | $ | 8.49 | | | $ | 7.81 | | | $ | 7.78 | | | $ | 8.42 | | | $ | 9.41 | |
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Total Return (b) | | | (13.46 | )% (g) | | | 30.39 | % | | | 9.06 | % | | | 1.38 | % | | | (7.60 | )% (g) | | | 3.31 | % | | | 10.97 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period/year (in 000’s) | | $ | 310 | | | $ | 330 | | | $ | 283 | | | $ | 343 | | | $ | 446 | | | $ | 484 | | | $ | 506 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
before waivers/reimbursement (c) | | | 2.56 | % (f) | | | 2.61 | % | | | 2.50 | % | | | 2.38 | % | | | 2.34 | % (f) | | | 2.27 | % | | | 2.28 | % |
net of waivers/reimbursement (c) | | | 2.10 | % (f) | | | 2.09 | % | | | 2.07 | % | | | 2.06 | % | | | 2.08 | % (f) | | | 2.06 | % | | | 2.07 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (c)(d) | | | (0.81 | )% (f) | | | (0.67 | )% | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.25 | % | | | (1.42 | )% (f) | | | 0.01 | % | | | (0.07 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 335 | % (g) | | | 583 | % | | | 498 | % | | | 470 | % | | | 33 | % (g) | | | 490 | % | | | 371 | % |
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| * | For the period October 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018. |
| (a) | Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period. |
| (b) | Total returns are historical in nature and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, if any, and exclude any sales charges (loads). |
| (c) | Does not include the expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (d) | Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (e) | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. |
| (h) | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Navigator Funds |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
The table below sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period/year presented. |
| | Navigator Equity Hedged Fund - Class I | |
| | For the | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Period Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | April 30, 2022 | | | October 31, 2021 | | | October 31, 2020 | | | October 31, 2019 | | | October 31, 2018* | | | September 30, 2018 | | | September 30, 2017 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period/Year | | $ | 11.81 | | | $ | 9.02 | | | $ | 8.27 | | | $ | 8.19 | | | $ | 8.86 | | | $ | 9.84 | | | $ | 8.87 | |
From Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) (a)(c)(d) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.00 | ) (g) | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.09 | |
Net gain (loss) from securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (1.39 | ) | | | 2.81 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.09 | | | | (0.67 | ) | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.97 | |
Total from operations | | | (1.38 | ) | | | 2.85 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.19 | | | | (0.67 | ) | | | 0.40 | | | | 1.06 | |
Distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | (1.59 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.24 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (1.61 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.38 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) |
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Net Asset Value, End of Period/Year | | $ | 8.82 | | | $ | 11.81 | | | $ | 9.02 | | | $ | 8.27 | | | $ | 8.19 | | | $ | 8.86 | | | $ | 9.84 | |
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Total Return (b) | | | (13.13 | )% (f) | | | 31.66 | % | | | 10.20 | % | | | 2.44 | % | | | (7.56 | )% (f) | | | 4.46 | % | | | 12.04 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period/year (in 000’s) | | $ | 33,641 | | | $ | 36,740 | | | $ | 24,590 | | | $ | 32,084 | | | $ | 36,413 | | | $ | 40,055 | | | $ | 32,151 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
before waivers/reimbursement (c) | | | 1.56 | % (e) | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.38 | % | | | 1.34 | % (e) | | | 1.27 | % | | | 1.28 | % |
net of waivers/reimbursement (c) | | | 1.10 | % (e) | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.07 | % | | | 1.06 | % | | | 1.08 | % (e) | | | 1.06 | % | | | 1.07 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (c)(d) | | | 0.20 | % (e) | | | 0.33 | % | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | (0.42 | )% (e) | | | 1.02 | % | | | 0.94 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 335 | % (f) | | | 583 | % | | | 498 | % | | | 470 | % | | | 33 | % (f) | | | 490 | % | | | 371 | % |
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| * | For the period October 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018. |
| (a) | Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period. |
| (b) | Total returns are historical in nature and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, if any. |
| (c) | Does not include the expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (d) | Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (g) | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Navigator Funds |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
The table below sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period/year presented. |
| | Navigator Tactical Fixed Income Fund - Class A | |
| | For the | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Period Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | April 30, 2022 | | | October 31, 2021 | | | October 31, 2020 | | | October 31, 2019 | | | October 31, 2018* | | | September 30, 2018 | | | September 30, 2017 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period/Year | | $ | 10.92 | | | $ | 10.63 | | | $ | 10.24 | | | $ | 10.06 | | | $ | 10.20 | | | $ | 10.52 | | | $ | 10.42 | |
From Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (a) | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.06 | |
Net gain (loss) from securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.21 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.65 | |
Total from operations | | | (0.41 | ) | | | 0.93 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 0.43 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.71 | |
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Distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.00 | ) (g) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) |
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Net Asset Value, End of Period/Year | | $ | 9.94 | | | $ | 10.92 | | | $ | 10.63 | | | $ | 10.24 | | | $ | 10.06 | | | $ | 10.20 | | | $ | 10.52 | |
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Total Return (b) | | | (3.97 | )% (d) | | | 9.00 | % | | | 4.95 | % | | | 4.34 | % | | | (1.37 | )% (d) | | | 2.82 | % | | | 7.06 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period/year (in 000’s) | | $ | 61,670 | | | $ | 61,196 | | | $ | 67,235 | | | $ | 56,467 | | | $ | 33,079 | | | $ | 35,743 | | | $ | 38,935 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
before waivers/reimbursement (e) | | | 1.21 | % (c) | | | 1.22 | % (h) | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.21 | % (c) | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.28 | % |
net of waivers/reimbursement (e) | | | 1.20 | % (c) | | | 1.21 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.22 | % | | | 1.20 | % (c) | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.24 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (e)(f) | | | 0.32 | % (c) | | | 0.42 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 2.16 | % | | | 2.05 | % (c) | | | 1.08 | % | | | 0.69 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 59 | % (d) | | | 157 | % | | | 197 | % | | | 151 | % | | | 15 | % (d) | | | 148 | % | | | 278 | % |
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| | Navigator Tactical Fixed Income Fund - Class C | |
| | For the | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Period Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | April 30, 2022 | | | October 31, 2021 | | | October 31, 2020 | | | October 31, 2019 | | | October 31, 2018* | | | September 30, 2018 | | | September 30, 2017 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period/Year | | $ | 10.91 | | | $ | 10.62 | | | $ | 10.27 | | | $ | 10.09 | | | $ | 10.24 | | | $ | 10.53 | | | $ | 10.43 | |
From Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) (a) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.03 | | | | (0.01 | ) |
Net gain (loss) from securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.22 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.65 | |
Total from operations | | | (0.45 | ) | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.36 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.64 | |
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Distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.00 | ) (g) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) |
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Net Asset Value, End of Period/Year | | $ | 9.93 | | | $ | 10.91 | | | $ | 10.62 | | | $ | 10.27 | | | $ | 10.09 | | | $ | 10.24 | | | $ | 10.53 | |
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Total Return (b) | | | (4.33 | )% (d) | | | 8.25 | % | | | 4.15 | % | | | 3.56 | % | | | (1.46 | )% (d) | | | 2.06 | % | | | 6.30 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period/year (in 000’s) | | $ | 30,441 | | | $ | 30,016 | | | $ | 18,357 | | | $ | 13,494 | | | $ | 11,083 | | | $ | 11,002 | | | $ | 9,155 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
before waivers/reimbursement (e) | | | 1.96 | % (c) | | | 1.97 | % (h) | | | 1.99 | % | | | 1.99 | % | | | 1.96 | % (c) | | | 2.00 | % | | | 2.03 | % |
net of waivers/reimbursement (e) | | | 1.95 | % (c) | | | 1.96 | % | | | 1.98 | % | | | 1.97 | % | | | 1.96 | % (c) | | | 1.99 | % | | | 1.99 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (e)(f) | | | (0.44 | )% (c) | | | (0.26 | )% | | | 0.08 | % | | | 1.42 | % | | | 1.27 | % (c) | | | 0.33 | % | | | (0.09 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 59 | % (d) | | | 157 | % | | | 197 | % | | | 151 | % | | | 15 | % (d) | | | 148 | % | | | 278 | % |
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| * | For the period October 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018. |
| (a) | Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period. |
| (b) | Total returns are historical in nature and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, if any, and exclude any sales charges (loads). |
| (e) | Does not include the expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (f) | Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (g) | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. |
| (h) | Ratio includes less than 0.01% of the interest expenses. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Navigator Funds |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
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The table below sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period/year presented. |
| | Navigator Tactical Fixed Income Fund - Class I | |
| | For the | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Period Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | April 30, 2022 | | | October 31, 2021 | | | October 31, 2020 | | | October 31, 2019 | | | October 31, 2018* | | | September 30, 2018 | | | September 30, 2017 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period/Year | | $ | 10.93 | | | $ | 10.64 | | | $ | 10.23 | | | $ | 10.06 | | | $ | 10.19 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.43 | |
From Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (a) | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.09 | |
Net gain (loss) from securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.21 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.66 | |
Total from operations | | | (0.40 | ) | | | 0.96 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.45 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.75 | |
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Distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.00 | ) (g) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.66 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) |
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Net Asset Value, End of Period/Year | | $ | 9.95 | | | $ | 10.93 | | | $ | 10.64 | | | $ | 10.23 | | | $ | 10.06 | | | $ | 10.19 | | | $ | 10.54 | |
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Total Return (b) | | | (3.85 | )% (d) | | | 9.29 | % | | | 5.30 | % | | | 4.48 | % | | | (1.28 | )% (d) | | | 3.01 | % | | | 7.42 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period/year (in 000’s) | | $ | 7,480,401 | | | $ | 8,427,502 | | | $ | 6,087,718 | | | $ | 4,853,812 | | | $ | 3,559,071 | | | $ | 3,514,175 | | | $ | 829,872 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
before waivers/reimbursement (e) | | | 0.96 | % (c) | | | 0.97 | % (h) | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.96 | % (c) | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.04 | % |
net of waivers/reimbursement (e) | | | 0.95 | % (c) | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.98 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | 0.96 | % (c) | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.99 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (e)(f) | | | 0.50 | % (c) | | | 0.69 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 2.41 | % | | | 2.09 | % (c) | | | 1.44 | % | | | 0.86 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 59 | % (d) | | | 157 | % | | | 197 | % | | | 151 | % | | | 15 | % (d) | | | 148 | % | | | 278 | % |
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| * | For the period October 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018. |
| (a) | Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period. |
| (b) | Total returns are historical in nature and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, if any. |
| (e) | Does not include the expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (f) | Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (g) | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. |
| (h) | Ratio includes less than 0.01% of the interest expenses. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Navigator Funds |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
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The table below sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the period presented. |
| | Navigator Tactical Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class I | |
| | For the | | | For the | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | Period* | |
| | April 30, 2022 | | | October 31, 2021 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 9.89 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
From Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (a)(c)(d) | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.02 | |
Net loss from securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (0.66 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) |
Total from operations | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) |
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Distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | (0.00 | ) (g) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
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Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 9.24 | | | $ | 9.89 | |
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Total Return (b) | | | (6.34 | )% (f) | | | (1.03 | )% (f) |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in 000’s) | | $ | 1,064,855 | | | $ | 49,463 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets, | | | | | | | | |
before waivers/reimbursement/recapture (c) | | | 0.97 | % (e) | | | 1.52 | % (e) |
net of waivers/reimbursement/recapture (c) | | | 0.98 | % (e) | | | 1.01 | % (e) |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (c)(d) | | | 0.39 | % (e) | | | 1.06 | % (e) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 727 | % (f) | | | 0 | % (f) |
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| * | For the period August 31, 2021 (commencement of operations) to October 31, 2021. |
| (a) | Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period. |
| (b) | Total returns are historical in nature and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, if any. |
| (c) | Does not include the expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (d) | Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (g) | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Navigator Funds |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
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The table below sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the period presented. |
| | Navigator Tactical U.S. Allocation Fund - Class I | |
| | For the | | | For the | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | Period Ended* | |
| | April 30, 2022 | | | October 31, 2021 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 10.85 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
From Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss (a)(e)(g) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) |
Net gain (loss) from securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (0.69 | ) | | | 0.88 | |
Total from operations | | | (0.72 | ) | | | 0.85 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.85 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.85 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 9.29 | | | $ | 10.85 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Return (b) | | | (7.13 | )% (d) | | | 8.50 | % (d) |
| | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in 000’s) | | $ | 50,357 | | | $ | 54,240 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets, | | | | | | | | |
before waivers/reimbursement (e) | | | 1.25 | % (c)(f) | | | 1.31 | % (c)(f) |
net of waivers/reimbursement (e) | | | 1.04 | % (c)(f) | | | 1.04 | % (c)(f) |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (e)(g) | | | (0.48 | )% (c)(f) | | | (0.70 | )% (c)(f) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 4 | % (d) | | | 8 | % (d) |
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| * | For the period June 11, 2021 (commencement of operations) to October 31, 2021. |
| (a) | Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period. |
| (b) | Total returns are historical in nature and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, if any. |
| (e) | Does not include the expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (f) | Includes interest expense of 0.03%. |
| (g) | Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Navigator Funds |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
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The table below sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period/year presented. |
| | Navigator Ultra Short Bond Fund - Class A | |
| | For the Six Months Ended | | | For the Year Ended | | | For the Year Ended | | | For the Period* Ended | |
| | April 30, 2022 | | | October 31, 2021 | | | October 31, 2020 | | | October 31, 2019 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period/Year | | $ | 10.40 | | | $ | 10.38 | | | $ | 10.24 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
From Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (a) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.22 | |
Net gain (loss) from securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.21 | (h) | | | 0.02 | |
Total from operations | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.24 | |
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Distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | |
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Net Asset Value, End of Period/Year | | $ | 10.32 | | | $ | 10.40 | | | $ | 10.38 | | | $ | 10.24 | |
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Total Return (b) | | | (0.51 | )% (f) | | | 0.38 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | 2.40 | % (f) |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period/year (in 000’s) | | $ | 23 | | | $ | 23 | | | $ | 81 | | | $ | 102 | (g) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
before waivers/reimbursement (c) | | | 0.96 | % (e) | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.81 | % (e) |
net of waivers/reimbursement (c) | | | 0.75 | % (e) | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.80 | % (e) |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (c)(d) | | | 0.22 | % (e) | | | 0.19 | % | | | 0.19 | % | | | 3.48 | % (e) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 6 | % (f) | | | 145 | % | | | 29 | % | | | 62 | % (f) |
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| | Navigator Ultra Short Bond Fund - Class I | |
| | For the Six Months Ended | | | For the Year Ended | | | For the Year Ended | | | For the Period* Ended | |
| | April 30, 2022 | | | October 31, 2021 | | | October 31, 2020 | | | October 31, 2019 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period/Year | | $ | 10.05 | | | $ | 10.03 | | | $ | 10.04 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
From Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (a) | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.15 | |
Net gain (loss) from securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.03 | (h) | | | 0.01 | |
Total from operations | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.16 | |
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Distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) |
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Net Asset Value, End of Period/Year | | $ | 9.96 | | | $ | 10.05 | | | $ | 10.03 | | | $ | 10.04 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return (b) | | | (0.44 | )% (f) | | | 0.63 | % | | | 1.67 | % | | | 1.62 | % (f) |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period/year (in 000’s) | | $ | 52,728 | | | $ | 53,161 | | | $ | 53,733 | | | $ | 83,171 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
before waivers/reimbursement/recapture (c) | | | 0.72 | % (e) | | | 0.71 | % | | | 0.64 | % | | | 0.56 | % (e) |
net of waivers/reimbursement/recapture (c) | | | 0.50 | % (e) | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.55 | % (e) |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (c)(d) | | | 0.48 | % (e) | | | 0.41 | % | | | 1.37 | % | | | 2.43 | % (e) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 6 | % (f) | | | 145 | % | | | 29 | % | | | 62 | % (f) |
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| * | Inception date of Class A and Class I shares is March 21, 2019. Start of performance is March 25, 2019. |
| (a) | Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period. |
| (b) | Total returns are historical in nature and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, if any, and exclude any sales charges (loads). |
| (c) | Does not include the expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (d) | Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (g) | Amount is actual; not presented in thousands. |
| (h) | Net realized and unrealized gain on investments per share are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with aggregate gains (losses) in the Statements of Operations due to the share transactions for the period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Navigator Funds |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) |
April 30, 2022 |
Navigator Equity Hedged Fund (“Equity Fund”), Navigator Tactical Fixed Income Fund (“Tactical Fund”), Navigator Tactical Investment Grade Bond Fund (“Bond Fund”) Navigator Tactical U.S. Allocation Fund (“Allocation Fund”) and Navigator Ultra Short Bond Fund (“Ultra Fund”) are series of shares of beneficial interest of the Northern Lights Fund Trust (the “Trust”), a Delaware statutory trust organized on January 19, 2005 (the Equity Fund, Tactical Fund, Bond Fund, Allocation Fund and Ultra Fund are each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”). The Equity Fund, Tactical Fund, Bond Fund, Allocation Fund and Ultra Fund are each a diversified series of the Trust. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. Each Fund offers three classes of shares designated as Class A, Class C and Class I except the Ultra Fund which offers only Class A and Class I shares and the Bond Fund and the Allocation Fund which offer only Class I shares. Class A shares are offered at net asset value (“NAV”) plus a maximum sales charge of 5.50% for the Equity Fund and 3.75% for the Tactical Fund and Ultra Fund. Class C and Class I shares are offered at NAV. Each class represents an interest in the same assets of the Funds and classes are identical except for differences in their sales charge structures and ongoing service and distribution charges. The Funds’ income, expenses (other than class specific distribution fees) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated proportionately each day based upon the relative net assets of each class. The primary investment objective of the Equity Fund, which commenced operations on December 28, 2010, is long-term capital appreciation. The primary investment objective of the Tactical Fund, which commenced operations on March 27, 2014, is to seek total return with a secondary goal of current income. The primary investment objective of the Bond Fund, which commenced operations on August 31, 2021, is to seek total return with a secondary goal of current income. The primary investment objective of the Allocation Fund, which commenced operations on June 11, 2021, is to seek long-term capital appreciation. The primary investment objective of the Ultra Fund, which commenced operations on March 21, 2019, is current income consistent with the preservation of capital.
| 2. | SUMMARY OF 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 United States of America (“GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements 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 income and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Funds are investment companies and accordingly follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services Investment Companies” including FASB Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-08.
Securities Valuation – Securities listed on an exchange are valued at the last reported sale price at the close of the regular trading session of the primary exchange on the business day the value is being determined, or in the case of securities listed on NASDAQ at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”). In the absence of a sale, such securities shall be valued at the mean between the current bid and ask prices on the day of valuation. Futures and future options are valued at the final settled price or, in the absence of a settled price, at the last sale price on the day of valuation. Options contracts listed on a securities exchange or board of trade for which market quotations are readily available shall be valued at the last quoted sales price or, in the absence of a sale, at the mean between the current bid and ask prices on the day of valuation. Option contracts not listed on a securities exchange or board of trade for which over-the-counter market quotations are readily available shall be valued at the mean between the current bid and ask prices on the day of valuation. Index options shall be valued at the mean between the current bid and ask prices on the day of valuation. Debt securities (other than short-term obligations) are valued each day by an independent pricing service approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) based on methods that include consideration of: yields or prices of securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type, indications as to values from dealers, and general market conditions or market quotations from a major market maker in the securities. Investments valued in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are converted to U.S. dollars using exchange rates obtained from pricing services. The independent pricing service does not distinguish between smaller-sized bond positions known as “odd lots” and larger institutional-sized bond positions known as “round lots”. The Funds may fair value a particular bond if the advisor does not believe that the round lot value provided by the independent pricing service reflects fair value of the Funds’ holding. Short-term debt
Navigator Funds |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
obligations, having 60 days or less remaining until maturity, at time of purchase, may be valued at amortized cost. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at NAV. Swaps are valued through an independent pricing service or at fair value based upon the daily price reporting based on the underlying index or asset.
A Fund may hold securities, such as private investments, interests in commodity pools, other non-traded securities or temporarily illiquid securities, for which market quotations are not readily available or are determined to be unreliable. These securities will be valued using the “fair value” procedures approved by the Board. The Board has delegated execution of these procedures to a fair value committee composed of one or more representatives from each of the (i) Trust, (ii) administrator, and (iii) advisor. The committee may also enlist third party consultants such as a valuation specialist at a public accounting firm, valuation consultant or financial officer of a security issuer on an as-needed basis to assist in determining a security-specific fair value. The Board has also engaged a third party valuation firm to attend valuation meetings held by the Trust, review minutes of such meetings and report to the Board on a quarterly basis. The Board reviews and ratifies the execution of this process and the resultant fair value prices at least quarterly to assure the process produces reliable results.
Fair Valuation Process – As noted above, the fair value committee is composed of one or more representatives from each of the (i) Trust, (ii) administrator, and (iii) advisor. The applicable investments are valued collectively via inputs from each of these groups. For example, fair value determinations are required for the following securities: (i) securities for which market quotations are insufficient or not readily available on a particular business day (including securities for which there is a short and temporary lapse in the provision of a price by the regular pricing source), (ii) securities for which, in the judgment of the advisor, the prices or values available do not represent the fair value of the instrument. Factors which may cause the advisor to make such a judgment include, but are not limited to, the following: only a bid price or an ask price is available; the spread between bid and ask prices is substantial; the frequency of sales; the thinness of the market; the size of reported trades; and actions of the securities markets, such as the suspension or limitation of trading; (iii) securities determined to be illiquid; (iv) securities with respect to which an event that will affect the value thereof has occurred (a “significant event”) since the closing prices were established on the principal exchange on which they are traded, but prior to a Fund’s calculation of its net asset value. Specifically, interests in commodity pools or managed futures pools are valued on a daily basis by reference to the closing market prices of each futures contract or other asset held by a pool, as adjusted for pool expenses. Restricted or illiquid securities, such as private investments or non-traded securities are valued via inputs from the advisor based upon the current bid for the security from two or more independent dealers or other parties reasonably familiar with the facts and circumstances of the security (who should take into consideration all relevant factors as may be appropriate under the circumstances). If the advisor is unable to obtain a current bid from such independent dealers or other independent parties, the fair value committee shall determine the fair value of such security using the following factors: (i) the type of security; (ii) the cost at date of purchase; (iii) the size and nature of the Funds’ holdings; (iv) the discount from market value of unrestricted securities of the same class at the time of purchase and subsequent thereto; (v) information as to any transactions or offers with respect to the security; (vi) the nature and duration of restrictions on disposition of the security and the existence of any registration rights; (vii) how the yield of the security compares to similar securities of companies of similar or equal creditworthiness; (viii) the level of recent trades of similar or comparable securities; (ix) the liquidity characteristics of the security; (x) current market conditions; and (xi) the market value of any securities into which the security is convertible or exchangeable.
The Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of all of their investments on a recurring basis. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The three levels of input are:
Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and 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 in 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.
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The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.
The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following tables summarize the inputs used as of April 30, 2022 for the Funds’ assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
Equity Fund | |
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Assets** | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Exchange Traded Funds | | $ | 29,362,543 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 29,362,543 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 4,883,999 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,883,999 | |
Index Options Purchased | | | — | | | | 2,889,100 | | | | — | | | | 2,889,100 | |
Collateral For Securities Loaned | | | 3,050,750 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,050,750 | |
Total | | $ | 37,297,292 | | | $ | 2,889,100 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 40,186,392 | |
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Liabilities** | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Options Written | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,923,010 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,923,010 | |
Total | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,923,010 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,923,010 | |
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Tactical Fund | |
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Assets** | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Exchange Traded Funds | | $ | 954,613,715 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 954,613,715 | |
Open-End Funds | | | 100,728,965 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 100,728,965 | |
Corporate Bonds | | | — | | | | 3,199,831,299 | | | | — | | | | 3,199,831,299 | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 583,240,398 | | | | — | | | | 583,240,398 | |
U.S. Government & Agencies | | | — | | | | 1,317,074,320 | | | | — | | | | 1,317,074,320 | |
Commercial Paper | | | — | | | | 433,756,500 | | | | — | | | | 433,756,500 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 938,684,301 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 938,684,301 | |
Options Purchased | | | — | | | | 16,507,400 | | | | — | | | | 16,507,400 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 960,589,688 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 960,589,688 | |
Total | | $ | 2,954,616,669 | | | $ | 5,550,409,917 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,505,026,586 | |
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Futures Contracts* | | $ | 13,575,426 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 13,575,426 | |
Total | | $ | 13,575,426 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 13,575,426 | |
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Liabilities | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Futures Contracts* | | $ | 24,147,611 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 24,147,611 | |
Open Swap Contracts^ | | | — | | | | 62,088,985 | | | | — | | | $ | 62,088,985 | |
Total | | $ | 24,147,611 | | | $ | 62,088,985 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 86,236,596 | |
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Bond Fund | |
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Assets** | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
U.S. Government & Agencies | | $ | — | | | $ | 613,719,894 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 613,719,894 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 451,082,340 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 451,082,340 | |
Total | | $ | 451,082,340 | | | $ | 613,719,894 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,064,802,234 | |
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Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Assets** | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Corporate Bonds | | $ | — | | | $ | 33,311,682 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 33,311,682 | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 6,250,211 | | | | — | | | | 6,250,211 | |
U.S. Government & Agencies | | | — | | | | 1,998,005 | | | | — | | | | 1,998,005 | |
Commercial Paper | | | — | | | | 2,998,378 | | | | — | | | | 2,998,378 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 5,523,489 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,523,489 | |
Total | | $ | 5,523,489 | | | $ | 44,558,276 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 50,081,765 | |
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Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts* | | $ | 1,083,895 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,083,895 | |
Total | | $ | 1,083,895 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,083,895 | |
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Ultra Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Assets** | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Corporate Bonds | | $ | — | | | $ | 42,653,289 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 42,653,289 | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 9,278,858 | | | | — | | | | 9,278,858 | |
Commercial Paper | | | — | | | | 1,498,991 | | | | — | | | | 1,498,991 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 512,220 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 512,220 | |
Total | | $ | 512,220 | | | $ | 53,431,138 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 53,943,358 | |
The Funds did not hold any Level 3 securities during the year/period.
| * | Includes cumulative unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts open at April 30, 2022. |
| ** | Refer to the Schedule of Investments for industry, geographic, or other classifications. |
| ^ | The amounts shown for swaps are unrealized appreciation/depreciation. |
Valuation of Fund of Funds – The Funds may invest in portfolios of open-end or closed-end investment companies (the “underlying funds”). Underlying funds that are open-end investment companies are valued at their respective NAVs as reported by such investment companies. The underlying funds value securities in their portfolios for which market quotations are readily available at their market values (generally the last reported sale price) and all other securities and assets at their fair value by the methods established by the boards of the underlying funds. The shares of many closed-end investment companies, after their initial public offering, frequently trade at a price per share, which is different than the NAV per share. The difference represents a market premium or market discount of such shares. There can be no assurances that the market discount or market premium on shares of any closed-end investment company purchased by the Funds will not change.
Security Transactions and Investment Income – Investment security transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Cost is determined and gains and losses are based upon the highest cost method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Purchase discounts and premiums on securities are accreted and amortized over the life of the respective securities.
Exchange Traded Funds – The Funds may invest in exchange traded funds (“ETFs”). ETFs are a type of fund bought and sold on a securities exchange. An ETF trades like common stock and represents a fixed portfolio of securities. The risks of owning an ETF generally reflect the risks of owning the underlying securities they are designed to track, although the potential lack of liquidity of an ETF could result in it being more volatile. Additionally, ETFs have fees and expenses that reduce their value.
Short Sales – A “short sale” is a transaction in which a Fund sells a security it does not own but has borrowed in anticipation that the market price of that security will decline. The Fund is obligated to replace the security borrowed by purchasing it on the open market at a later date. If the price of the security sold short increases between the time of the short sale and the time the Fund replaces the borrowed security, the Fund will incur a loss which could potentially be unlimited in size. Conversely, if the price declines, the Fund will realize a gain, limited to the price at which the Fund sold the security short.
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Swap Agreements – The Funds are subject to equity price risk and/or interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing their respective investment objectives. The Funds may hold fixed-rate bonds, the value of which may decrease if interest rates rise, and equities which are subject to equity price risk. The Funds may enter into various swap transactions for investment purposes or to manage interest rate, equity, foreign exchange (currency) or credit risk. These would be two-party contracts entered into primarily to exchange the returns (or differentials in rates of returns) earned or realized on particular pre-determined investments or instruments.
Credit Default Swaps -– Credit default swaps (“CDS”) are typically two-party (bilateral) financial contracts that transfer credit exposure between the two parties. One party to a CDS (referred to as the credit protection “buyer”) receives credit protection or sheds credit risk, whereas the other party to a CDS (referred to as the credit protection “seller”) is selling credit protection or taking on credit risk. The seller typically receives pre-determined periodic payments from the other party. These payments are in consideration for agreeing to make compensating specific payments to the buyer should a negative credit event occur, such as (1) bankruptcy or (2) failure to pay interest or principal on a reference debt instrument, with respect to a specified issuer or one of the reference issuers in a CDS portfolio. In general, CDS may be used by the Funds to obtain credit risk exposure similar to that of a direct investment in high yield bonds. The amounts to be exchanged or “swapped” between parties are calculated with respect to the notional amount. Changes in the value of swap agreements are recognized as unrealized gains or losses in the Statements of Operations by “marking to market” on a daily basis to reflect the value of the swap agreement at the end of each trading day. Payments received or paid at the beginning of the agreement are reflected as such on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and may be referred to as premiums paid for swap contacts. liquidation payment received or made at the termination of the swap agreement is recorded as a realized gain or loss on the Statements of Operations. The maximum pay-outs for these contracts are limited to the notional amount of each swap. CDS may involve greater risks than if the Funds had invested in the referenced obligation directly and are subject to general market risk, liquidity risk, counterparty risk and credit risk.
ETF, Mutual Fund and Exchange Traded Note (“ETN”) Risk – ETFs, mutual funds and ETNs are subject to investment advisory or management and other expenses, which will be indirectly paid by each Fund. Each is subject to specific risks, depending on investment strategy. Also, each may be subject to leverage risk, which will magnify losses. ETNs are subject to default risks.
Market Risk – Overall market risks may also affect the value of the Fund. The market values of securities or other investments owned by the Fund will go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Factors such as economic growth and market conditions, interest rate levels, exchange rates and political events affect the securities markets. Changes in market conditions and interest rates generally do not have the same impact on all types of securities and instruments. Unexpected local, regional or global events and their aftermath, such as war; acts of terrorism; financial, political or social disruptions; natural, environmental or man-made disasters; the spread of infectious illnesses or other public health issues; recessions and depressions; or other tragedies, catastrophes and events could have a significant impact on the Fund and its investments and could result in increased premiums or discounts to the Fund’s net asset value, and may impair market liquidity, thereby increasing liquidity risk. Such events can cause investor fear and panic, which can adversely affect the economies of many companies, sectors, nations, regions and the market in general, in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen. The Fund could lose money over short periods due to short-term market movements and over longer periods during more prolonged market downturns. During a general market downturn, multiple asset classes may be negatively affected. In times of severe market disruptions you could lose your entire investment.
An outbreak of infectious respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 was first detected in China in December 2019 and subsequently spread globally. This coronavirus has resulted in, among other things, travel restrictions, closed international borders, enhanced health screenings at ports of entry and elsewhere, disruption of and delays in healthcare service preparation and delivery, prolonged quarantines, significant disruptions to business operations, market closures, cancellations and restrictions, supply chain disruptions, lower consumer demand, and significant volatility and declines in global financial markets, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of COVID-19 has adversely affected, and other infectious illness outbreaks that may arise in the future could adversely affect, the economies of many nations and the entire global economy, individual issuers and capital markets in ways
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that cannot necessarily be foreseen. In addition, the impact of infectious illnesses in emerging market countries may be greater due to generally less established healthcare systems. Public health crises caused by the COVID-19 outbreak may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks in certain countries or globally. The duration of the COVID-19 outbreak and its effects cannot be determined with certainty.
Futures – The Tactical Fund and Allocation Fund are subject to interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. To help manage interest rate risk, the Tactical Fund and Allocation Fund may enter into futures contracts. Upon entering into a futures contract with a broker, the Tactical Fund and Allocation Fund are required to deposit in a segregated account a specified amount of cash or U.S. government securities which are classified as deposits with broker in the accompanying Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Futures contracts are valued daily and unrealized gains or losses are recorded in a “variation margin” account. Periodically, the Tactical Fund and Allocation Fund will receive from or pay to the broker a specified amount of cash based upon changes in the variation margin account. When a contract is closed, the Tactical Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss. Futures contracts have market risks, including the risk that the change in the value of the contract may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying securities. With futures contracts, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Tactical Fund and Allocation Fund since futures are exchange traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange traded futures, guarantees the futures against default. Futures contracts outstanding at period end are listed after the Tactical Fund’s and Allocation Fund’s Schedules of Investments.
Option Transactions – The Funds are subject to equity price and interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing their investment objective and may purchase or sell options to help hedge against risk. When a Fund writes put and call options, an amount equal to the premium received is included in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as a liability. The amount of the liability is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option. If an option expires on its stipulated expiration date or if the Funds enter into a closing purchase transaction, a gain or loss is realized. If a written call option is exercised, a gain or loss is realized for the sale of the underlying security and the proceeds from the sale are increased by the premium originally received. As writer of an option, the Funds have no control over whether the option will be exercised and, as a result, retain the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option.
The Funds may purchase put and call options. Put options are purchased to hedge against a decline in the value of securities held in the Funds’ portfolios or to gain inverse exposure to market index. If such a decline occurs, the put options will permit the Funds to sell the securities underlying such options at the exercise price, or to close out the options at a profit. Call options are purchased to allow the Funds to enter a futures contract or purchase an exchange-traded note at a specified price. The premium paid for a put or call option plus any transaction costs will reduce the benefit, if any, realized by a Fund upon exercise of the option, and, unless the price of the underlying security, index, or future rises or declines sufficiently, the option may expire worthless to the Fund. In addition, in the event that the price of the security, index, or future in connection with which an option was purchased moves in a direction favorable to a Fund, the benefits realized by the Fund as a result of such favorable movement will be reduced by the amount of the premium paid for the option and related transaction costs. Written and purchased options are non-income producing securities. With purchased options, there is minimal counterparty risk to the Funds since these options are exchange traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange traded options, guarantees against a possible default.
Repurchase Agreements – The Tactical Fund may purchase securities from financial institutions subject to the seller’s agreement to repurchase and the Tactical Fund’s agreement to resell the securities at par. The Advisor only enters into repurchase agreements with financial institutions that are primary dealers and deemed to be creditworthy by the Advisor in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board. Securities purchased subject to repurchase agreements are maintained with a custodian of the Fund and must have, at all times, an aggregate market value plus accrued interest greater than or equal to the repurchase price. If the market value of the underlying securities falls below 102% of the value of the repurchase price, the Fund will require the seller to deposit additional collateral by the next business day. In the event that the seller under the agreement defaults on its repurchase obligation or fails to deposit sufficient collateral, the Fund has the contractual right, subject to the requirements of applicable bankruptcy and insolvency laws, to sell the underlying securities and may claim any resulting loss from the seller.
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The notional value of the derivative instruments outstanding as of April 30, 2022 as disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and the amounts realized and changes in unrealized gains and losses on derivative instruments during the year/period as disclosed below and within the Statements of Operations serve as indicators of the volume of derivative activity for the Funds.
Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets and Liabilities –
International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements (“ISDA Master Agreements”) govern OTC financial derivative transactions entered into by the Tactical Fund and their counterparties. The ISDA Master Agreements maintain provisions for general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral and events of default or termination. Events of termination include conditions that may entitle counterparties to elect to terminate early and cause settlement of all outstanding transactions under the applicable ISDA Master Agreements. Any election to early terminate could be material to the financial statements. Additionally, the Tactical Fund and each derivative counterparty enter into a Credit Support Annex which becomes part of the ISDA Master Agreement. The Credit Support Annex governs the margin collateral arrangements between the Tactical Fund and the derivative counterparty.
Under an ISDA Master Agreement or similar agreement, the Funds typically may offset with the counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment (close-out netting) in the event of default or termination. In the event of a default by a counterparty, the return of collateral with market value in excess of the Funds net liability, held by the defaulting party, may be delayed or denied.
The Funds’ policy is to recognize a net asset or liability equal to the net appreciation (depreciation) of the derivative. The following tables show additional information regarding derivatives and the offsetting of assets and liabilities at April 30, 2022.
Equity Fund:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | Statements of Assets & Liabilities | | | | |
| | | | | | | Gross Amounts | | | Net Amounts | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Offset in the | | | Presented in the | | | | | | Cash | | | | |
| | | | Gross Amounts | | | Statements of | | | Statements of | | | Financial | | | Collateral | | | | |
| | | | of Recognized | | | Assets & | | | Assets & | | | Instruments | | | Pledged | | | | |
Description | | Counterparty | | Assets | | | Liabilities | | | Liabilities | | | Pledged (1) | | | /(Received) (2) | | | Net Amount | |
Options Purchased | | Pershing | | $ | 2,889,100 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,889,100 | | | $ | (2,923,010 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (33,910 | ) |
Total | | | | $ | 2,889,100 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,889,100 | | | $ | (2,923,010 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (33,910 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | Statement of Assets & Liabilities | | | | |
| | | | | | | Gross Amounts | | | Net Amounts | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Offset in the | | | Presented in the | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Gross Amounts | | | Statement of | | | Statement of | | | | | | Cash Collateral | | | | |
| | | | of Recognized | | | Assets & | | | Assets & | | | Financial | | | Pledged/ | | | | |
Description | | | | Liabilities | | | Liabilities | | | Liabilities | | | Instruments (1) | | | (Received) (2) | | | Net Amount | |
Options Written | | Pershing | | $ | 2,923,010 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,923,010 | | | $ | (2,323,010 | ) | | $ | (600,000 | ) | | $ | — | |
Securities Lending | | | | | 3,050,750 | | | | — | | | | 3,050,750 | | | | (3,050,750 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total | | | | $ | 5,973,760 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,973,760 | | | $ | (5,373,760 | ) | | $ | (600,000 | ) | | $ | — | |
| (1) | Included with investments in securities at value on the Statements of Assets of Liabilities. The amount of derivatives available for offset is limited to the amount of derivative assets and/or liabilities that are subject to a master netting agreement. |
| (2) | The amount does not include excess collateral pledged by the counterparty. Detailed collateral amounts are presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
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The effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of April 30, 2022.
| | Asset Derivatives | | Liability Derivatives |
Contract Type/ | | | | | | | | | | |
Primary Risk Exposure | | Balance Sheet Location | | Value | | | Balance Sheet Location | | Value | |
Equity and Index Options | | Options Contracts Purchased at Value | | $ | 2,889,100 | | | Options Contracts Written at Value | | $ | 2,923,010 | |
| | | | $ | 2,889,100 | | | | | $ | 2,923,010 | |
The effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 2022.
| | | | | | | Change in Unrealized | |
| | | | | | | Appreciation | |
Contract Type/Primary Risk | | | | Realized Gain (Loss) on | | | (Depreciation) on | |
Exposure | | Location of Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives | | Derivatives | | | Derivatives | |
Equity and Index Options | | Net realized gain (loss) on options purchased / Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on options purchased | | $ | (1,420,883 | ) | | $ | 1,222,691 | |
Equity and Index Options | | Net realized gain (loss) on options written / Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on options written | | | 2,194,367 | | | | (1,246,456 | ) |
Total | | | | $ | 773,484 | | | $ | (23,765 | ) |
Tactical Fund:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the | | | | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | Statements of Assets & Liabilities | | | | |
| | | | | | | Gross | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Amounts | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Offset in the | | | Net Amounts | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Gross Amounts of | | | Statements of | | | Presented in the | | | Financial | | | Cash Collateral | | | | |
| | Counter | | Recognized | | | Assets & | | | Statements of | | | Instruments | | | Pledged/ | | | | |
Description | | party | | Assets | | | Liabilities | | | Assets & Liabilities | | | Pledged (1) | | | (Received)(2) | | | Net Amount | |
Futures Contracts | | GS | | $ | 2,236,258 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,236,258 | | | $ | (19,758,598 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (17,522,340 | ) |
Futures Contracts | | RBC | | | 11,339,168 | | | | — | | | | 11,339,168 | | | | (4,389,013 | ) | | | — | | | | 6,950,155 | |
Option Purchased | | RBC | | | 16,507,400 | | | | — | | | | 16,507,400 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16,507,400 | |
Total | | | | $ | 30,082,826 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 30,082,826 | | | $ | (24,147,611 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,935,215 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | Statements of Assets & Liabilities | | | | |
| | | | | | | Gross | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Amounts | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Offset in the | | | Net Amounts | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Gross Amounts of | | | Statements of | | | Presented in the | | | | | | Cash Collateral | | | | |
| | Counter | | Recognized | | | Assets & | | | Statements of | | | Financial | | | Pledged/ | | | | |
Description | | party | | Liabilities | | | Liabilities | | | Assets & Liabilities | | | Instruments (1) | | | (Received)(2) | | | Net Amount | |
Security Lending | | | | $ | 960,589,688 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 960,589,688 | | | $ | (960,589,688 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Futures Contracts | | GS | | | 19,758,598 | | | | — | | | | 19,758,598 | | | | — | | | | (19,758,598 | ) | | | — | |
Futures Contracts | | RBC | | | 4,389,013 | | | | — | | | | 4,389,013 | | | | — | | | | (4,389,013 | ) | | | — | |
Swap Contracts | | GS | | | 25,992,090 | | | | — | | | | 25,992,090 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 25,992,090 | |
Swap Contracts | | MS | | | 35,387,952 | | | | — | | | | 35,387,952 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 35,387,952 | |
Swap Contracts | | BOA | | | 708,943 | | | | — | | | | 708,943 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 708,943 | |
Total | | | | $ | 1,046,826,284 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,010,729,389 | | | $ | (960,589,688 | ) | | $ | (24,147,611 | ) | | $ | 62,088,985 | |
GS - Goldman Sachs
MS - Morgan Stanley
RBC - Royal Bank of Canada
BOA - Bank Of America
| (1) | Included with investments in securities at value on the Statements of Assets of Liabilities. The amount of derivatives available for offset is limited to the amount of derivative assets and/or liabilities that are subject to a master netting agreement. |
| (2) | The amount does not include excess collateral pledged by the counterparty. Detailed collateral amounts are presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
Navigator Funds |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
The effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of April 30, 2022.
| | Asset Derivatives | | Liability Derivatives |
Contract Type/ | | | | | | | | | | |
Primary Risk Exposure | | Balance Sheet Location | | Value | | | Balance Sheet Location | | Value | |
Equity and Future Options | | Investments in Securities at Value | | $ | 16,507,400 | | | Option Contracts Written at Value | | $ | — | |
Futures contracts/Interest rate risk | | Unrealized Appreciation on Futures Contracts | | | 13,575,426 | | | Unrealized Depreciation on Futures Contracts | | | 13,063,786 | |
Futures contracts/Equity risk | | Unrealized Appreciation on Futures Contracts | | | — | | | Unrealized Depreciation on Futures Contracts | | | 11,083,825 | |
Credit default swaps/Credit risk | | Unrealized Appreciation on Swap Contracts | | | — | | | Unrealized Depreciation on Swap Contracts | | | 62,088,984 | |
| | | | $ | 30,082,826 | | | | | $ | 86,236,595 | |
The effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 2022.
| | | | | | | Change in Unrealized | |
| | | | Realized | | | Appreciation | |
Contract Type/ | | Location of Gain or (Loss) On | | Gain (Loss) | | | /(Depreciation) | |
Primary Risk Exposure | | Derivatives | | on Derivatives | | | on Derivatives | |
Credit default swaps/Credit risk | | Net realized gain (loss) on swaps contracts/Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swaps contracts | | $ | (29,549,130 | ) | | $ | (71,297,726 | ) |
Total return swaps/interest rate risk | | Net realized gain (loss) on swaps contracts/Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swaps contracts | | | 6,036,446 | | | | (2,648,521 | ) |
Futures contracts /Interest rate risk | | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contracts/Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | | | (9,304,762 | ) | | | (22,362,393 | ) |
Options Index/Equity rate risk | | Net realized gain (loss) on options purchased/Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on options purchased | | | (7,129,059 | ) | | | 13,798,726 | |
Options Index/Equity rate risk | | Net realized gain (loss) on options written / Net change unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on options written | | | (2,598,931 | ) | | | (376,002 | ) |
Total | | | | $ | (42,545,436 | ) | | $ | (82,885,916 | ) |
Bond Fund:
The effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 2022.
| | | | | | | Change in Unrealized | |
| | | | | | | Appreciation | |
Contract Type/Primary Risk | | | | Realized Gain (Loss) on | | | (Depreciation) on | |
Exposure | | Location of Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives | | Derivatives | | | Derivatives | |
Credit default swaps/Credit risk | | Net realized gain (loss) on swaps contracts/Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swaps contracts | | $ | 29,427 | | | $ | — | |
Futures contracts /Interest rate risk | | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contracts/Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on future contracts | | | (301,470 | ) | | | — | |
Total | | | | $ | (272,043 | ) | | $ | — | |
Navigator Funds |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
Allocation Fund:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | Statement of Assets & Liabilities | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Net Amounts | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Gross | | | Gross Amounts | | | Presented in | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Amounts of | | | Offset in the | | | the Statements | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Recognized | | | Statements of | | | of Assets & | | | Financial | | | Cash Collateral | | | | |
Description | | Counterparty | | Liabilities | | | Assets & Liabilities | | | Liabilities | | | Instruments (1) | | | Pledge/ (Received) (2) | | | Net Amount | |
Futures contracts | | GS | | $ | 1,083,895 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,083,895 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,083,895 | ) | | $ | — | |
GS - Goldman Sachs
The effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of October 31, 2021.
| | Asset Derivatives | | Liability Derivatives |
Contract Type/ | | | | | | | | | | |
Primary Risk Exposure | | Balance Sheet Location | | Value | | | Balance Sheet Location | | Value | |
Futures contracts/Equity risk | | Unrealized Appreciation on Futures Contracts | | $ | — | | | Unrealized Depreciation on Futures Contracts | | $ | 1,083,895 | |
| | | | $ | — | | | | | $ | 1,083,895 | |
The effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 2022.
| | | | | | | Change in Unrealized | |
| | | | | | | Appreciation | |
Contract Type/Primary Risk | | | | Realized Loss on | | | (Depreciation) on | |
Exposure | | Location of Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives | | Derivatives | | | Derivatives | |
Futures contracts /Equity risk | | Net realized loss on futures contracts/Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | | $ | (724,752 | ) | | $ | (2,835,605 | ) |
Total | | | | $ | (724,752 | ) | | $ | (2,835,605 | ) |
Expenses – Expenses of the Trust that are directly identifiable to a specific fund are charged to that fund. Expenses, which are not readily identifiable to a specific fund, are allocated in such a manner as deemed equitable, taking into consideration the nature and type of expense and the relative sizes of the funds in the Trust.
Federal Income Taxes – The Funds intend to continue to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of their taxable income to their shareholders. Therefore, no provision for Federal income tax is required. The Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain 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 ended October 31, 2019 to October 31, 2021, or expected to be taken in the Funds’ October 31, 2022 year-end tax returns. The Funds have identified their major tax jurisdictions as U.S. federal, Ohio, Nebraska (for fiscal years prior to fiscal year ended October 31, 2019) and foreign jurisdictions where the Funds make significant investments. 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.
Distributions to Shareholders – Dividends from investment income are declared and paid quarterly for the Funds and are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Funds will declare and pay net realized capital gains, if any, annually. The character of income and gains to be distributed is determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These “book/tax” differences are considered either temporary (i.e., deferred losses, capital loss carry forwards) or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the composition of net assets based on their Federal tax-basis treatment; temporary differences do not require reclassification. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets, results from operations or NAV per share of the Funds.
Navigator Funds |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
Indemnification – The Trust indemnifies its officers and Trustees for certain liabilities that may arise from the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss due to these warranties and indemnities to be remote.
| 3. | INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES |
Clark Capital Management Group, Inc. serves as the Funds’ investment advisor (the “Advisor”).
Pursuant to the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) with the Trust on behalf of the Funds, the Advisor, under the oversight of the Board, directs the daily operations of the Funds and supervises the performance of administrative and professional services provided by others. Under the terms of the Advisory Agreement, the Advisor receives monthly fees calculated daily and paid monthly at an annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets of the Equity Fund, 0.85% of the average daily net assets of the Tactical Fund up to $4.5 billion, 0.80% of the of the average daily net assets of the Tactical Fund from $4.5 billion to $5.5 billion and 0.75% of the average daily net assets of the Tactical Fund above $5.5 billion, 0.85% of the average daily net assets of the Bond Fund and Allocation Fund and 0.30% of the average daily net assets of the Ultra Fund. For the six months ended April 30, 2022, the Advisor earned advisory fees of $134,894, $34,054,054, $1,256,480, $224,762 and $78,899 for the Equity Fund, Tactical Fund, Bond Fund, Allocation Fund and Ultra Fund, respectively.
Pursuant to an exemptive order, the Equity Fund invested a portion of its assets in the Navigator Sentry Managed Volatility Fund (through June 29, 2021) and the Tactical Fund invested a portion of its assets in the Bond Fund, Allocation Fund and Ultra Fund. The Advisor has agreed to waive its net advisory fee (after expense limitation agreement waiver) on the portion of the Equity Fund’s assets that are invested in the Sentry Fund and the Tactical Fund’s assets that are invested in the Bond Fund, Allocation Fund and Ultra Fund. For the six months ended April 30, 2022, the Equity Fund and Tactical Fund waived $0 and $633,923 respectively, in advisory fees pursuant to this agreement.
The Advisor has contractually agreed to waive all or part of its management fees and/or make payments to limit the Funds’ expenses (exclusive of any front-end or contingent deferred loads; brokerage fees and commissions; acquired fund fees and expenses; fees and expenses associated with investments in other collective investment vehicles or derivative instruments (including for example option and swap fees and expenses); borrowing costs (such as interest and dividend expense on securities sold short); taxes; expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization; and extraordinary expenses, such as litigation expenses (which may include indemnification of Fund officers and Trustees, contractual indemnification of Fund service providers (other than the Advisor) at least until the expiration dates specified below and will not exceed the following levels of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares:
Fund | | Class A | | Class C | | Class I | | Expiration Date |
Equity Fund | | 1.35% | | 2.10% | | 1.10% | | 1/31/2023 |
Bond Fund | | — | | — | | 1.01% | | 1/31/2023 |
Allocation Fund | | — | | — | | 1.01% | | 1/31/2023 |
Ultra Fund* | | 0.65% | | — | | 0.40% | | 1/31/2023 |
| * | Prior to February 28, 2022, the expense limits for the Ultra Fund were 0.80% and 0.55% of the average daily net assets of Class A and Class I, respectively. |
Waivers and expense payments may be recouped by the Advisor from the Funds, to the extent that overall expenses fall below the expense limitation amounts listed above, within three years of when the amounts were waived. During the six months ended April 30, 2022, the Advisor waived $82,371, $53,899 and $57,419 in fees from the Equity Fund, Allocation Fund and Ultra Fund, respectively, pursuant to its contractual agreement and recouped $25,482 of prior reimbursed expenses of the Bond Fund.
Navigator Funds |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
The following table shows the remaining waived expenses subject to potential recovery which expire in:
Fund | | October 31, 2022 | | | October 31, 2023 | | | October 31, 2024 | | | Total | |
Equity Fund | | $ | 102,489 | | | $ | 125,632 | | | $ | 170,615 | | | $ | 398,736 | |
Bond Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16,168 | | | | 16,168 | |
Allocation Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | 52,165 | | | | 52,165 | |
Ultra Fund | | | 8,732 | | | | 54,704 | | | | 88,375 | | | | 151,811 | |
Distributor – The distributor of the Funds is Northern Lights Distributors, LLC (“NLD” or the “Distributor”). The Trust has adopted, on behalf of the Funds, the Trust’s Master Distribution and Shareholder Servicing Plans (the “Plans”) for Class A and Class C shares, respectively, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, to pay for certain distribution activities and shareholder services. Under the Plans, the Funds may pay 0.25% per year of the average daily net assets of Class A shares and 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares for such distribution and shareholder service activities. For the six months ended April 30, 2022, the Equity Fund incurred distribution fees of $1,586 and $1,610 for Class A shares and Class C shares, respectively, the Tactical Fund incurred distribution fees of $77,852 and $154,526 for Class A shares and Class C shares and the Ultra Fund incurred distribution fees of $29 for Class A shares.
The Distributor acts as the Funds’ principal underwriter in a continuous public offering of the Funds’ shares. For the six months ended April 30, 2022, the Distributor received $26,811 in underwriting commissions for sales of Class A shares, of which $3,797 was retained by the principal underwriter or other affiliated broker-dealers.
In addition, certain affiliates of the Distributor provide services to the Funds as follows:
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (“UFS”) – UFS, an affiliate of the Distributor, provides administration, fund accounting, and transfer agent services to the Trust. Pursuant to separate servicing agreements with UFS, the Funds pay UFS customary fees for providing administration, fund accounting and transfer agency services to the Funds. Certain officers of the Trust are also officers of UFS, and are not paid any fees directly by the Funds for serving in such capacities.
Northern Lights Compliance Services, LLC (“NLCS”) – NLCS, an affiliate of UFS and the Distributor, provides a Chief Compliance Officer to the Trust, as well as related compliance services, pursuant to a consulting agreement between NLCS and the Trust. Under the terms of such agreement, NLCS receives customary fees from the Funds.
Blu Giant, LLC (“Blu Giant”) – Blu Giant, an affiliate of UFS and the Distributor, provides EDGAR conversion and filing services as well as print management services for the Funds on an ad-hoc basis. For the provision of these services, Blu Giant receives customary fees from the Funds.
| 4. | INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS |
The cost of purchases and the proceeds from the sale of securities, other than short-term securities and U.S. Government securities, for the six months ended April 30, 2022, amounted to $107,261,130 and $106,044,377, respectively, for the Equity Fund; $4,996,126,887 and $3,829,275,214, respectively, and purchases and sales of U.S. Government Securities of $1,298,261,512 and $100,000,000, respectively, for the Tactical Fund; $741,697,518 and $750,319,700, respectively, for the Bond Fund, $21,096,151 and $1,750,755, respectively, for the Allocation Fund; and $40,682,237 and $3,006,020, respectively, for the Ultra Fund.
Navigator Funds |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
| 5. | AGGREGATE UNREALIZED APPRECIATION AND DEPRECIATION – TAX BASIS |
The identified cost of investments in securities owned by each Fund for federal income tax purposes excluding futures and swaps, and its respective gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation at April 30, 2022, were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | Net Unrealized | |
| | | | | Gross Unrealized | | | Gross Unrealized | | | Appreciation/ | |
| | Tax Cost | | | Appreciation | | | Depreciation | | | (Depreciation) | |
Equity Fund | | $ | 37,893,212 | | | $ | 1,418,662 | | | $ | (2,048,492 | ) | | $ | (629,830 | ) |
Tactical Fund | | | 8,946,160,069 | | | | 9,256,671 | | | | 450,390,154 | | | | (441,133,483 | ) |
Bond Fund | | | 1,064,990,106 | | | | 3,893 | | | | (191,765 | ) | | | (187,872 | ) |
Allocation Fund | | | 50,260,714 | | | | 3,756 | | | | (182,705 | ) | | | (178,949 | ) |
Ultra Fund | | | 54,280,699 | | | | 7,715 | | | | (345,056 | ) | | | (337,341 | ) |
| 6. | DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS AND TAX COMPONENTS OF CAPITAL |
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended October 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020 was as follows:
For the year ended October 31, 2021: | |
| | Ordinary | | | Long-Term | | | Return of | | | | |
| | Income | | | Capital Gains | | | Capital | | | Total | |
Equity Fund | | $ | 180,336 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 180,336 | |
Tactical Fund | | | 227,210,430 | | | | 191,190,941 | | | | — | | | | 418,401,371 | |
Bond Fund | | | 35,500 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 35,500 | |
Allocation Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Ultra Fund | | | 228,399 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 228,399 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
For the year ended October 31, 2020: | |
| | Ordinary | | | Long-Term | | | Return of | | | | |
| | Income | | | Capital Gains | | | Capital | | | Total | |
Equity Fund | | $ | 339,369 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 339,369 | |
Tactical Fund | | | 62,463,693 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 62,463,693 | |
Bond Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Allocation Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Ultra Fund | | | 1,169,444 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,169,444 | |
The difference between ordinary distributions paid from book and ordinary distributions paid from tax relates to allowable foreign tax credits of $4,072 for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021 for the Equity Fund, which has been passed through to the Fund’s underlying shareholders and are deemed dividends for tax purposes.
As of October 31, 2021, the components of accumulated earnings/(deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
| | Undistributed | | | Undistributed | | | Post October Loss | | | Capital Loss | | | Other | | | Unrealized | | | Total | |
| | Ordinary | | | Long-Term | | | and | | | Carry | | | Book/Tax | | | Appreciation | | | Accumulated | |
| | Income | | | Capital Gains | | | Late Year Loss | | | Forwards | | | Differences | | | (Depreciation) | | | Earnings/(Deficits) | |
Equity Fund | | $ | 5,245,146 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,292,211 | | | $ | 6,537,357 | |
Tactical Fund | | | 286,624,575 | | | | 122,294,023 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (342,452 | ) | | | 16,453,974 | | | | 425,030,120 | |
Bond Fund | | | 63,654 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (623,917 | ) | | | (560,263 | ) |
Allocation Fund | | | 1,633,664 | | | | 2,638,135 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (19,585 | ) | | | 4,252,214 | |
Ultra Fund | | | 77,506 | | | | 31,625 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (12,082 | ) | | | 97,049 | |
The difference between book basis and tax basis undistributed net investment income, unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and accumulated net realized gain/(loss) from investments is primarily attributable to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, mark-to-market on open futures and options contracts, and tax adjustments for debt modifications. In addition, the amount listed under other book/tax differences for the Funds are primarily attributable to the tax deferral of losses on straddles.
At October 31, 2021, the Funds utilized capital loss carry forwards for federal income tax purposes as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | Capital Loss | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Carry Forward | |
| | Short-Term | | | Long-Term | | | Total | | | Utilized | |
Equity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,080,486 | |
Navigator Funds |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
Permanent book and tax differences, primarily attributable to non-deductible expenses, resulted in reclassifications for the year ended October 31, 2021 as follows:
| | Paid | | | | |
| | In | | | Accumulated | |
| | Capital | | | Earnings (Losses) | |
Bond Fund | | $ | (12,495 | ) | | $ | 12,495 | |
Allocation Fund | | | (11,923 | ) | | | 11,923 | |
The Funds have entered into a securities lending arrangement (the “Agreement”) with The Bank of New York Mellon (the “Lending Agent”). Under the terms of the Agreement, the Funds are authorized to loan securities to the Lending Agent. In exchange, the Funds receive cash and “non-cash” or “securities” collateral in the amount of at least 102% of the value of the securities loaned. The value of securities loaned is disclosed in a footnote on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and on the Schedules of Investments. Securities lending income is disclosed in the Funds’ Statements of Operations. Although risk is mitigated by the collateral, the Funds could experience a delay in recovering their securities and possible loss of income or value if the Lending Agent fails to return the securities on loan. The Funds’ cash collateral received in securities lending transactions is invested in the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio, as presented below. The Lending Agent retains the right to offset amounts payable to the Funds under the Agreement against amounts payable by the Lending Agent. Accordingly, the Agreement does not permit the Funds to enforce a netting arrangement.
As of April 30, 2022, the Equity Fund and Tactical Fund loaned securities which were collateralized by cash and other securities. The value of the securities on loan and the value of the related collateral were as follows:
Fund | | Value of Securities Loaned | | | Value of Collateral* | |
Equity Fund | | $ | 2,984,770 | | | $ | 3,050,750 | |
Tactical Fund | | | 940,436,616 | | | | 960,589,688 | |
| * | The Equity Fund and Tactical Fund received cash collateral of $3,050,750 and $960,589,688, respectively, which were subsequently invested in the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio as reported in the Schedules of Investments . |
Overnight and Continuous | | | | |
Equity Fund | | | | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds-Government Portfolio | | $ | 3,050,750 | |
| | | | |
Tactical Fund | | | | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds-Government Portfolio | | $ | 960,589,688 | |
Navigator Funds |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
| 8. | INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANIES |
An affiliated company is a company in which a Fund has ownership of at least 5% of the voting securities or are affiliated through common management. Companies which are affiliates of the Equity Fund and Tactical Fund as of April 30, 2022 are noted in each Fund’s Schedule of Investments. Transactions during the six months ended April 30, 2022, with affiliated companies were as follows:
Tactical Fund
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Change in | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Value - Beginning of | | | | | | | | | Realized Gain / | | | Unrealized Gain / | | | Dividend | | | Value - End of | | | | |
Affiliated Holding | | Year/Period | | | Purchases | | | Sales Proceeds | | | (Loss) | | | (Loss) | | | Income | | | Year/Period | | | Ending Shares | |
Ultra Fund | | $ | 50,624,298 | | | $ | 178,853 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 30,223 | | | $ | (484,263 | ) | | $ | 148,629 | | | $ | 50,349,111 | | | | 5,055,132 | |
Bond Fund | | | 49,485,536 | | | | 48,965,937 | | | | (94,097,377 | ) | | | (4,904,044 | ) | | | 549,948 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Allocation Fund | | | 54,250,000 | | | | 4,272,500 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (8,142,646 | ) | | | 1,634,000 | | | | 50,379,854 | | | | 5,423,020 | |
| | $ | 154,359,834 | | | $ | 53,417,290 | | | $ | (94,097,377 | ) | | $ | (4,873,821 | ) | | $ | (8,076,961 | ) | | $ | 1,782,629 | | | $ | 100,728,965 | | | | 10,478,152 | |
The beneficial ownership, either directly or indirectly, of more than 25% of the voting securities of a fund creates presumption of control of the fund under section 2(a)(9) of the 1940 Act. As of April 30, 2022, National Financial Services LLC accounts holding Shares for the benefit of others, held approximately 28.42%, 57.71% and 44.81% of the Equity Fund, Tactical Fund and Bond Fund, respectively of the voting securities of the Fund. As of April 30, 2022, Pershing LLC, accounts holding shares for the benefit of others, held approximately 60.67% of the voting securities of the Equity Fund. As of April 30, 2022, Mac & Co. held approximately 95.49% and 100% of the Ultra Fund and Allocation Fund, respectively.
| 10. | UNDERLYING INVESTMENT IN OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANIES |
The following Fund currently invests a portion of its assets in the corresponding investment at April 30, 2022. The Fund may redeem its investment from the investment at any time if the Advisor determines that it is in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to do so. The performance of the Fund will be directly affected by the performance of the investment. The financial statements of the investment, including its schedule of investments, can be found at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website www.sec.gov and should be read in conjunction with the Fund’s financial statements.
Fund | | Investment | | Percentage of Net Asset |
Bond Fund | | Dreyfus Treasury Obligations Cash Management Fund | | 37.7% |
| 11. | RECENT REGULATORY UPDATES |
In March 2020, FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting (’‘ASU 2020-04’’). The amendments in ASU 2020-04 provide optional temporary financial reporting relief from the effect of certain types of contract modifications due to the planned discontinuation of LIBOR and other interbank-offered based reference rates as of the end of 2021. ASU 2020-04 is effective for certain reference rate-related contract modifications that occur during the period March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. Management is currently evaluating the impact, if any of applying this ASU.
In October 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted new regulations governing the use of derivatives by registered investment companies (“Rule 18f-4”). The Funds will be required to comply with Rule 18f-4 by August 19, 2022. Once implemented, Rule 18f-4 will impose limits on the amount of derivatives a fund can enter into, eliminate the asset segregation framework currently used by funds to comply with Section 18 of the 1940 Act, treat derivatives as senior securities and require funds whose use of derivatives is more than a limited specified exposure amount to establish and maintain a comprehensive derivatives risk management program and appoint a derivatives risk manager. The Funds are currently evaluating the impact, if any, of this provision.
Navigator Funds |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2022 |
Subsequent events after the date of the Statements of Assets and Liabilities have been evaluated through the date the financial statements were issued. Management has determined that no events or transactions occurred requiring adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements.
Navigator Funds |
DISCLOSURE OF FUND EXPENSES (Unaudited) |
April 30, 2022 |
As a shareholder of the Funds you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs (such as front-end loads) and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1 fees) fees and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. Please note, the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs.
This example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested for the period of time beginning November 1, 2021 and held through April 30, 2022.
Actual Expenses: The “Actual” columns in the table below provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information below, 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 table under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes: The “Hypothetical” columns in the table below provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Funds’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balances or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs such as front-end sales charges (loads). Therefore, 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’s | | Beginning | | Ending | | Expenses | | Ending | | Expenses | |
| | | Annualized | | Account Value | | Account Value | | Paid During | | Account Value | | Paid During | |
| Class A | | Expense Ratio | | 11/1/21 | | 4/30/22 | | Period* | | 4/30/22 | | Period* | |
| Navigator Equity Hedged Fund | | 1.35% | | $1,000.00 | | $868.10 | | $6.25 | | $1,018.10 | | $6.76 | |
| Navigator Tactical Fixed Income Fund | | 1.20% | | $1,000.00 | | $960.30 | | $5.83 | | $1,018.84 | | $6.01 | |
| Navigator Ultra Short Bond Fund | | 0.75% | | $1,000.00 | | $994.90 | | $3.71 | | $1,021.08 | | $3.76 | |
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| Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Navigator Equity Hedged Fund | | 2.10% | | $1,000.00 | | $865.40 | | $9.71 | | $1,014.38 | | $10.49 | |
| Navigator Tactical Fixed Income Fund | | 1.95% | | $1,000.00 | | $956.70 | | $9.46 | | $1,015.12 | | $9.74 | |
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| Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Navigator Equity Hedged Fund | | 1.10% | | $1,000.00 | | $868.70 | | $5.10 | | $1,019.34 | | $5.51 | |
| Navigator Tactical Fixed Income Fund | | 0.95% | | $1,000.00 | | $961.50 | | $4.62 | | $1,020.08 | | $4.76 | |
| Navigator Tactical Investment Grade Bond Fund | | 0.98% | | $1,000.00 | | $936.60 | | $4.71 | | $1,019.93 | | $4.91 | |
| Navigator Tactical U.S. Allocation Fund | | 1.04% | | $1,000.00 | | $928.70 | | $4.97 | | $1,019.64 | | $5.21 | |
| Navigator Ultra Short Bond Fund | | 0.50% | | $1,000.00 | | $995.60 | | $2.47 | | $1,022.32 | | $2.51 | |
| * | Expenses are equal to the average account value over the period, multiplied by the Funds’ annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the number of days in the period ended April 30, 2022 (181) divided by the number of days in the fiscal year (365). |
Clark Capital Management Group, Inc. (Advisor to Navigator Equity Hedged Fund (“Navigator Equity”), Navigator Tactical Fixed Income Fund (“Navigator Tactical”) and Navigator Ultra Short Bond Fund (“Navigator Ultra”) *
In connection with the regular meeting held on June 22-24, 2021 of the Board of Trustees (the “Trustees” or the “Board”) of the Northern Lights Fund Trust (the “Trust”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons,” as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, discussed the re-approval of an investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Clark Capital Management Group, Inc. (“Advisor” or “Clark”) and the Trust, with respect to the Navigator Equity, Navigator Tactical and Navigator Ultra (each a “Fund” and collectively referred to as the “Navigator Funds). In considering the re-approval of the Advisory Agreement, the Board received materials specifically relating to the Advisory Agreement.
The Trustees were assisted by independent legal counsel throughout the Advisory Agreement review process. The Trustees relied upon the advice of independent legal counsel and their own business judgment in determining the material factors to be considered in evaluating the Advisory Agreement and the weight to be given to each such factor. The conclusions reached by the Trustees were based on a comprehensive evaluation of all of the information provided and were not the result of any one factor. Moreover, each Trustee may have afforded different weight to the various factors in reaching his conclusions with respect to the Advisory Agreement.
Nature, Extent & Quality of Services.
The Board noted that Clark was founded in 1986 and had approximately $25 billion in assets under management. The Board considered that Clark provided multiple investment strategies across several asset classes either directly or through model portfolios. The Board reviewed the background information on Clark’s key personnel, noting their education and financial industry experience. The Board further noted that Clark maintained an emphasis on risk management and employed various risk management techniques to manage volatility. The Board discussed Clark’s methods to maintain compliance with each Navigator Fund’s investment limitations, noting Clark’s use of Excel spreadsheets linked to third party data. The Board discussed Clark’s broker-dealer selection process and noted the variety of factors used to select broker-dealers. The Board noted that Clark reported no material compliance or litigation issues since the last advisory agreement renewal. The Board noted with satisfaction that the Advisor has a robust organization and operational infrastructure with a philosophy to add value for shareholders. The Board concluded that Clark had the resources to continue to provide high quality service to each Navigator Fund and its respective shareholders.
Performance.
Navigator Equity. The Board discussed the Fund’s objective to seek long-term capital appreciation and its Morningstar category. The Board noted that the Fund outperformed its peer median and Morningstar category median, over the one-year, three-year and five-year periods. The Board observed that the Fund underperformed its peer median and Morningstar category median over the
since inception period, ranking last among its peers, but had a four-star Morningstar rating. It considered Clark’s explanation that the underperformance related to the Fund’s constant hedge, which caused it to lag the benchmark, and that none of the funds in its peer group utilized a similar strategy. The Board observed that the Fund’s delivered strong risk adjusted returns. The Board concluded that Clark had implemented the Fund’s strategy as designed.
Navigator Tactical. The Board discussed the Fund’s objective and Morningstar category. The Board noted that the Fund utilized long and short positions in fixed income securities and equity index futures to implement its strategy. The Board observed that the Fund outperformed its Morningstar category median and peer group median over all periods and while recent performance was less robust on a risk adjusted basis, it remained positive. The Board noted that the Fund maintained a 5-star rating from Morningstar and increased its assets by over $2 billion over the last year. The Board considered the Advisor’s assertion that the implementation of certain defensive positions caused the Fund to lag the benchmark over all periods. The Board concluded that Clark had done an excellent job implementing the Fund’s strategy to the benefit of shareholders.
Navigator Ultra. The Board discussed the Fund’s current objective and Morningstar category. The Board noted that the Fund had not yet received a Morningstar rating due to its limited history of operations. The Board observed that the Fund outperformed its Morningstar category median and peer group median over the one-year period and since inception periods and had underperformed the benchmark over the since inception period. The Board noted the Advisor’s rationale for the Fund’s positive performance being attributable to the portfolio manager’s opportunistic approach to investing in credit and good security selection. The Board concluded that Clark was managing the Fund in accordance with the strategy articulated in the Fund’s prospectus.
Fees and Expenses.
Navigator Equity. The Board reviewed the Fund’s peer group along with the Fund’s advisory fee of 0.75% and considered that it was lower than both the Morningstar category median and average as well as its peer group median and average. The Board further noted that the Fund’s advisory fee was lower than the advisory fee charged by the Advisor for managing a similar strategy. The Board noted that the Advisor experienced a loss in connection with its management of the Fund likely attributable to the size of the Fund. The discussed the Fund’s current expense limitation agreement and the Advisor’s willingness to discuss breakpoints in the future. The Board agreed that the advisory fee was not unreasonable.
Navigator Tactical. The Board reviewed the Fund’s maximum advisory fee of 0.85% (with breakpoints beginning at $4.5 billion) and noted that it was higher than both the Morningstar category median as well as the peer group median but was within the range of both comparable metrics. The Board further noted the Fund’s net expense ratio was higher than its peer group median and higher than its Morningstar category median but was within the range of both comparable metrics. The Board considered the Advisor’s assertion that the advisory fee was reasonable given the experience needed to manage the strategy of the Fund. The Board concluded that the advisory fee was not unreasonable.
Navigator Ultra. The Board discussed the Fund’s advisory fee of 0.30% and noted that it was slightly higher than the Morningstar category median and average, but below the peer group average and within the range of both comparable metrics. The Board further noted the Fund’s net expense ratio was higher than its peer and Morningstar category average and median but well below the high of both comparable metrics. The Board considered the Advisor’s assertion that the net expense ratio was higher given the limited operations of the Fund compared to the peer group. The Board discussed the current expense limitation agreement and the Advisor’s willingness to discuss breakpoints in the future. The Board agreed that the advisory fee was not unreasonable.
Economies of Scale.
The Board considered whether economies of scale had been reached with respect to the fees paid to Clark on behalf of the Navigator Funds. The Board noted that Clark had previously agreed to breakpoints in its advisory fee with respect to Navigator Tactical. After a further discussion, the Board concluded that current breakpoints for Navigator Tactical remained appropriate and in the best interests of shareholders and the absence of breakpoints for the remaining Navigator Funds was reasonable at current asset levels and would be considered as each Fund’s assets increased.
Profitability.
The Board reviewed the profitability analysis provided by Clark with respect to each Navigator Fund. The Board noted that Clark realized a loss for each Fund with the exception of Navigator Tactical. The Board discussed Clark’s profits from its relationship with Navigator Tactical and concluded that such profits were not excessive. In regard to each of the remaining Navigator Funds, the Board concluded that excessive profitability was not an issue at this time.
Conclusion.
Having requested and received such information from Clark as the Board believed to be reasonably necessary to evaluate the terms of the Advisory Agreement and as assisted by the advice of counsel, the Board concluded that renewal of the Advisory Agreement with Clark was in the best interests of the shareholders of each Fund.
| * | Due to the timing of the contract renewal schedule, these deliberations may or may not relate to the current performance results of the Navigator Funds. |
Clark Capital Management Group, Inc. : Advisor to Navigator Tactical U.S. Allocation Fund (“Navigator Allocation”) and Navigator Tactical Investment Grade Bond Fund (“Navigator Investment”)*
In connection with the regular meeting held on December 16-17, 2020 of the Board of Trustees (the “Trustees” or the “Board”) of the Northern Lights Fund Trust (the “Trust”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons,” as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, discussed the approval of an investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Clark Capital Management Group, Inc. (“Advisor” or “Clark Capital”) and the Trust, with respect to the Navigator Allocation and Navigator Investment Funds (each a “Fund” and collectively referred to as the (“New Navigator Funds). In considering the approval of the Advisory Agreement, the Board received materials specifically relating to the Advisory Agreement.
The Trustees were assisted by independent legal counsel throughout the Advisory Agreement review process. The Trustees relied upon the advice of independent legal counsel and their own business judgment in determining the material factors to be considered in evaluating the Advisory Agreement and the weight to be given to each such factor. The conclusions reached by the Trustees were based on a comprehensive evaluation of all of the information provided and were not the result of any one factor. Moreover, each Trustee may have afforded different weight to the various factors in reaching his conclusions with respect to the Advisory Agreement.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Trustees noted that the Advisor was founded in 1986 and managed approximately $20 billion in assets and partnered with financial advisors to provide personalized investment plans to clients across various investment strategies using model portfolios. They reviewed the background information of the key investment personnel that would be responsible for servicing the New Navigator Funds, taking into consideration the team’s diverse financial industry experience. They considered the Advisor’s ongoing research and analysis of ETFs and mutual funds as potential investments. The Trustees considered that the Advisor would use a proprietary investment process to determine each New Navigator Fund’s sector allocations. The Trustees noted that the Advisor would monitor compliance with each New Navigator Fund’s investment restrictions using excel spreadsheets linked to a third-party service provider. They considered that the Advisor had a best execution committee to select broker-dealers based on a review and evaluation of several factors. The Trustees concluded that the Advisor had more than sufficient resources and robust portfolio management team capable of providing quality service to the New Navigator Funds.
Performance. The Trustees reviewed the investment objective of each New Navigator Fund and its anticipated Morningstar category. They reviewed performance of another comparable open-end fund managed by the portfolio management team at Clark Capital and agreed that performance of the fund compared reasonably to the benchmark index. The Trustees discussed the back-tested data provided by Clark Capital, noting that each New Navigator Fund outperformed their anticipated benchmarks for the three-year, five-year, ten-year, and since inceptions periods. They acknowledged the limitations of back-tested performance data, noting that (i) in generating the data, no market risk was involved because no actual trading was done; (ii) because the data was created with the benefit of hindsight, it may be difficult to account for all factors that would have
affected Clark Capital’s decision-making process; (iii) assumptions used to generate the data may not be indicative of current or future market conditions and (iv) due to the benefit of hindsight, back-tested performance tends to show favorable results. The Trustees also considered each Fund’s hypothetical Sharpe ratio and noted that each Fund’s Sharpe ratio indicated that each Fund had the ability to provide reasonable, risk adjusted returns. The Trustees discussed Clark Capital’s use of allocation models produced by research providers. After discussion, the Trustees concluded that the Advisor had the potential to provide satisfactory performance to each New Navigator Fund.
Fees and Expenses. The Trustees reviewed the proposed advisory fee of each of the New Navigator Funds as compared to its custom Morningstar category and peer group. They considered the proposed advisory fee for each New Navigator Fund was 0.85%, which decreased to 0.80% on a Fund’s assets above $4.5 billion and decreased to 0.75% on a Fund’s assets above $5.5 billion. They noted that Navigator Allocation’s maximum advisory fee of 0.85% was lower than the peer group median and average and category median. With respect to Navigator Investment, the Trustees noted that the maximum advisory fee of 0.85% was higher than the category average and median and peer group average and median but in line with the peer group. The Trustees considered the Advisor’s assertion that the fees were reasonable given the use of complex securities and derivatives requiring a significant amount of portfolio management, expertise and compliance resources and concluded the proposed fees were not unreasonable.
Profitability. The Trustees reviewed the profit analysis provided by Clark Capital. They noted that because each New Navigator Fund had not yet commenced operations, the profitability analysis provided was an estimate based on projected asset growth over the first 24 months of operations. They further noted that the Advisor projected making a profit in connection with each Fund if estimated asset levels were achieved, and that the estimated profit levels of the two Funds varied greatly due to projections on asset levels. They reasoned that based on the information provided by the Advisor, the estimated profitability was not excessive.
Economies of Scale. The Trustees considered whether economies of scale would likely be realized by Clark Capital during the initial term of the proposed advisory agreement. They noted that Clark Capital had agreed to contractual breakpoints that would benefit each Fund’s shareholders when assets exceeded certain levels. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Trustees that the proposed breakpoints were appropriate
Conclusion. Having requested and received such information from the Advisor as the Trustees believed to be reasonably necessary to evaluate the terms of the advisory agreement, and as assisted by the advice of counsel, the Trustees concluded that approval of the Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of future shareholders of each New Navigator Fund.
| * | Due to the timing of the contract renewal schedule, these deliberations may or may not relate to the current performance results of the New Navigator Funds. |
PRIVACY NOTICE
Northern Lights Fund Trust
Rev. April 2021
FACTS | WHAT DOES NORTHERN LIGHTS FUND TRUST DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION? |
Why? | Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some, but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do. |
What? | The types of personal information we collect and share depends on the product or service that you have with us. This information can include: ● Social Security number and wire transfer instructions ● account transactions and transaction history ● investment experience and purchase history When you are no longer our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice. |
How? | All financial companies need to share customers’ personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers’ personal information; the reasons Northern Lights Fund Trust chooses to share; and whether you can limit this sharing. |
Reasons we can share your personal information: | Does Northern Lights Fund Trust share information? | Can you limit this sharing? |
For our everyday business purposes - such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus. | YES | NO |
For our marketing purposes - to offer our products and services to you. | NO | We don’t share |
For joint marketing with other financial companies. | NO | We don’t share |
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes - information about your transactions and records. | NO | We don’t share |
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes - information about your credit worthiness. | NO | We don’t share |
For nonaffiliates to market to you | NO | We don’t share |
QUESTIONS? | Call 1-631-490-4300 |
PRIVACY NOTICE
Northern Lights Fund Trust
What we do: |
How does Northern Lights Fund Trust protect my personal information? | To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings. Our service providers are held accountable for adhering to strict policies and procedures to prevent any misuse of your nonpublic personal information. |
How does Northern Lights Fund Trust collect my personal information? | We collect your personal information, for example, when you ● open an account or deposit money ● direct us to buy securities or direct us to sell your securities ● seek advice about your investments We also collect your personal information from others, such as credit bureaus, affiliates, or other companies. |
Why can’t I limit all sharing? | Federal law gives you the right to limit only: ● sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes – information about your creditworthiness. ● affiliates from using your information to market to you. ● sharing for nonaffiliates to market to you. State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit sharing. |
Definitions |
Affiliates | Companies related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies. ● Northern Lights Fund Trust does not share with our affiliates. |
Nonaffiliates | Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies. ● Northern Lights Fund Trust does not share with nonaffiliates so they can market to you. |
Joint marketing | A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies that together market financial products or services to you. ● Northern Lights Fund Trust doesn’t jointly market. |
Investment Advisor
Clark Capital Management Group, Inc.
1650 Market Street, 53rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Administrator
Ultimus Fund Solutions LLC
225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450
Cincinnati, OH 45246
How to Obtain Proxy Voting Information
Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th as well as a description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-877-766-2264 or by referring to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website DRAFT at http://www.sec.gov.
How to Obtain 1st and 3rd Fiscal Quarter Portfolio Holdings
The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT, within sixty days after the end of the period. Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The information on Form N-PORT is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-877-766-2264.
Investor Information: 1-877-766-2264
NAVIGATOR-SAR22
(b) Not applicable.
Item 2. Code of Ethics. Not applicable.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert. Not applicable.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services. Not applicable.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Companies. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments. Schedule of investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers is included under Item 1.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Funds. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Funds. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. None
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) Based on an evaluation of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of filing date of this Form N-CSR, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the Registrant have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures of the Registrant are reasonably designed to ensure that the information required in filings on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported by the filing date, including that information required to be disclosed is accumulated and communicated to the Registrant’s management, including the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) There were no significant changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s last fiscal half-year that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. Not applicable.
Item 13. Exhibits.
(a)(1) Not applicable.
(a)(2) Certifications required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (and Item 11(a)(2) of Form N-CSR) are filed herewith.
(a)(3) Not applicable for open-end investment companies.
(b) Certifications required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (and Item 11(b) of Form N-CSR) are 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.
(Registrant) Northern Lights Fund Trust
By (Signature and Title)
/s/ Kevin E. Wolf
Kevin E. Wolf, President/Principal Executive Officer
Date 7/5/22
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By (Signature and Title)
/s/ Kevin E. Wolf
Kevin E. Wolf, President/Principal Executive Officer
Date 7/5/22
By (Signature and Title)
/s/ Jim Colantino
Jim Colantino, Treasurer/Principal Financial Officer
Date 7/5/22