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, Suite 450, Cincinnati, Ohio 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: 631-490-4300
Date of fiscal year end: 9/30
Date of reporting period: 3/31/23
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

SIERRA TACTICAL ALL ASSET FUND
SIERRA TACTICAL CORE INCOME FUND
SIERRA TACTICAL MUNICIPAL FUND
SIERRA TACTICAL BOND FUND
SIERRA TACTICAL RISK SPECTRUM 50 FUND
SIERRA TACTICAL RISK SPECTRUM 30 FUND
Semi-Annual Report
March 31, 2023
1-866-738-4363
www.sierramutualfunds.com
Distributed by Northern Lights Distributors, LLC
Member FINRA/SIPC
SIERRA TACTICAL ALL ASSET FUND |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) |
March 31, 2023 |
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The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended March 31, 2023, compared to its benchmarks:
| | | | | | Annualized | Annualized | Annualized |
| | | Annualized | Annualized | Annualized | Inception**- | Inception***- | Inception****- |
| Six Months | One Year | Three Year | Five Year | Ten Year | March 31, 2023 | March 31, 2023 | March 31, 2023 |
Sierra Tactical All Asset Fund – Class A | 1.07% | (5.24)% | 0.57% | 0.49% | 1.31% | 3.61% | — | — |
Sierra Tactical All Asset Fund – Class A with load | (2.71)% | (8.80)% | (1.40)% | (0.69)% | 0.71% | 3.21% | — | — |
Sierra Tactical All Asset Fund – Class C | 0.73% | (5.94)% | (0.19)% | (0.26)% | 0.55% | — | 1.46% | — |
Sierra Tactical All Asset Fund – Investor Class | 1.07% | (5.25)% | 0.57% | 0.49% | 1.30% | 3.59% | — | — |
Sierra Tactical All Asset Fund – Instl Class | 1.21% | (5.02)% | 0.81% | 0.74% | 1.55% | 3.84% | — | — |
Sierra Tactical All Asset Fund – Class A1 | 0.99% | (5.37)% | 0.42% | 0.35% | 1.15% | — | — | 1.49% |
Sierra Tactical All Asset Fund – Class A1 with load | (2.79)% | (8.92)% | (1.54)% | (0.83)% | 0.56% | — | — | 0.93% |
Sierra Tactical All Asset Fund – Class I1 | 0.99% | (5.40)% | 0.41% | 0.34% | 1.16% | — | — | 1.49% |
Morningstar Tactical Allocation Category Average | 6.47% | (7.88)% | 7.98% | 3.39% | 4.20% | 2.80% | 4.30% | 3.96% |
Morningstar Conservative Target Risk Index | 7.53% | (5.30)% | 1.32% | 2.18% | 2.56% | 3.36% | 3.48% | 2.88% |
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| * | The performance data quoted here represents past performance. The performance comparison includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions and has been adjusted for the Class A and Class A1 maximum applicable sales charge of 3.75%. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted above. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns are calculated with the traded NAV on March 31, 2023. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance figures for periods greater than 1 year are annualized. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses are 2.26% for Class A and Investor Class, 2.01% for Instl Class, 3.01% for Class C shares, 2.41% for Class A1 and Class I1 shares per the January 30, 2023 prospectus. Class A and Class A1 are subject to a maximum deferred sales charge of 1.00%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call toll-free 1-866-738-4363 (1-866-RETI-FND). |
| ** | Inception date is December 24, 2007 for Class A, Investor and Institutional Class shares. |
| *** | Inception date is February 5, 2010 for Class C shares. |
| **** | Inception date is June 7, 2012 for Class A1 and Class I1 shares. |
The Morningstar Tactical Allocation Category Average is comprised of mutual funds that seek to provide both capital appreciation and income by shifting exposure across stocks, bonds and cash.
The Morningstar Conservative Target Risk Index: The Morningstar Target Risk Index family is designed to meet the needs of investors who would like to maintain a target level of equity exposure through a portfolio diversified across equities, bonds, and inflation-hedged instruments. The Morningstar Conservative Target Risk Index seeks approximately 20% exposure to global equity markets. This Index does not incorporate Environmental, Social, or Governance (ESG) criteria.
Sierra Tactical All Asset Fund (the “Fund”) is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Morningstar, Inc. or any of its affiliates (all such entities, collectively, “Morningstar Entities”). The Morningstar Entities make no representation or warranty, express or implied, to individuals who invest in the Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in equity securities generally or in the Fund in particular or the ability of the Fund to track the Morningstar Indices or general equity market performance. THE MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE FUND OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN AND MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THEREIN. One cannot invest directly in an index.
SIERRA TACTICAL ALL ASSET FUND |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited)(Continued) |
March 31, 2023 |
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The Fund’s asset classes as of March 31, 2023, are as follows:
Asset Class | | % of Net Assets | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | | | |
Fixed Income | | | 17.5 | % |
Equity | | | 15.4 | % |
Open End Funds | | | | |
Fixed Income | | | 26.3 | % |
Alternative | | | 4.2 | % |
Equity | | | 0.8 | % |
Short-Term Investment Money Market Fund | | | 37.4 | % |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | | (1.6 | )% |
| | | 100.0 | % |
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Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in this Semi-Annual Report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.
SIERRA TACTICAL CORE INCOME FUND |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) |
March 31, 2023 |
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The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended March 31, 2023, compared to its benchmark:
| | | | | | Annualized |
| | | Annualized | Annualized | Annualized | Inception**- |
| Six Months | One Year | Three Year | Five Year | Ten Year | March 31, 2023 |
Sierra Tactical Core Income Fund – Class A | 0.25% | (3.27)% | 0.85% | 1.24% | 2.08% | 2.78% |
Sierra Tactical Core Income Fund – Class A with load | (3.52)% | (6.89)% | (1.12)% | 0.05% | 1.48% | 2.24% |
Sierra Tactical Core Income Fund – Class C | 0.00% | (3.80)% | 0.26% | 0.64% | 1.47% | 2.17% |
Sierra Tactical Core Income Fund – Investor Class | 0.30% | (3.22)% | 0.87% | 1.24% | 2.08% | 2.80% |
Sierra Tactical Core Income Fund – Instl Class | 0.50% | (2.85)% | 1.28% | 1.65% | 2.46% | 3.14% |
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index | 4.89% | (4.78)% | (2.77)% | 0.91% | 1.36% | 1.63% |
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| * | The performance data quoted here represents past performance. The performance comparison includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions and has been adjusted for the Class A maximum applicable sales charge of 3.75%. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted above. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns are calculated with the traded NAV on March 31. 2023. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s returns would have been lower had the adviser not waived its fees or reimbursed a portion of the Fund’s expenses. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses are 1.82% for each of Class A and Investor Class, 1.41% for Instl Class and 2.42% for Class C shares per the January 30, 2023 prospectus. Class A shares are subject to a maximum deferred sales charge of 1.00%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call toll-free 1-866-738-4363 (1-866-RETI-FND). |
| ** | The Fund’s inception date is December 27, 2011. |
The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is commonly used as a benchmark by both passive and active investors to measure portfolio performance relative to the U.S. dollar-denominated investment grade fixed-rate taxable bond market. It is also an informational measure of broad market returns commonly applied to fixed income instruments. The index contains approximately 10,100 fixed income issues and is valued at around $20 trillion, representing 43% of the total U.S. bond market. The index does not take into account charges, fees and other expenses, and investors cannot invest directly in an index.
SIERRA TACTICAL CORE INCOME FUND |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited)(Continued) |
March 31, 2023 |
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The Fund’s asset classes as of March 31, 2023, are as follows:
Asset Class | | % of Net Assets | |
Exchange-Traded Fund | | | | |
Fixed Income | | | 22.0 | % |
Open End Funds | | | | |
Fixed Income | | | 35.4 | % |
Alternative | | | 0.0 | %* |
Short-Term Investment Money Market Fund | | | 44.6 | % |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | | (2.0 | )% |
| | | 100.0 | % |
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| * | Percentage rounds to less than 0.1%. |
Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in this Semi-Annual Report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.
SIERRA TACTICAL MUNICIPAL FUND |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) |
March 31, 2023 |
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The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended March 31, 2023, compared to its benchmark:
| | | | Annualized | Annualized |
| | | Annualized | Inception**- | Inception***- |
| Six Months | One Year | Three Year | March 31, 2023 | March 31, 2023 |
Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund – Class A | 3.52% | 0.44% | 3.22% | 2.89% | — |
Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund – Class A with load | (0.38)% | (3.34)% | 1.20% | 1.46% | — |
Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund – Class C | 3.13% | (0.33)% | 2.43% | — | 0.62% |
Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund – Investor Class | 3.44% | 0.25% | 3.05% | 2.67% | — |
Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund – Instl Class | 3.62% | 0.64% | 3.44% | 3.07% | — |
Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund – Special Shares | 3.68% | 0.74% | 3.53% | 3.19% | — |
Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index | 7.00% | 0.26% | 0.35% | 1.84% | 0.22% |
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| * | The performance data quoted here represents past performance. The performance comparison includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions and has been adjusted for the Class A maximum applicable sales charge of 3.75%. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted above. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.. Total returns are calculated using the traded NAV on March 31, 2023. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s returns would have been lower had the adviser not waived its fees or reimbursed a portion of the Fund’s expenses. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses before waiver are 1.69% for Class A shares, 2.44% for Class C shares, 1.84% for Investor Class, 1.44% for Instl Class and 1.37% for Special Class shares per the January 30, 2023 prospectus. After fee waivers and reimbursements, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses are 1.66% for Class A shares, 2.41% for Class C shares, 1.81% for Investor Class, 1.44% for Instl Class and 1.35% for Special Class shares per the January 30, 2023 prospectus. Class A shares are subject to a maximum deferred sales charge of 1.00%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call toll-free 1-866-738-4363 (1-866-RETI-FND). |
| ** | The Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund Class A, Investor, Institutional and Special Class shares inception date is December 27, 2018. |
| *** | The Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund Class C inception date is September 10, 2019. |
The Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index is a market-value-weighted index for the long-term tax-exempt bond market. To be included in the index, bonds must have a minimum credit rating of Baa. They must have an outstanding par value of at least $7 million and be issued as part of a transaction of at least $75 million. The bonds must be fixed rate, have a dated-date after December 31, 1990, and must be at least one year from their maturity date. The index does not take into account charges, fees and other expenses, and investors cannot invest directly in an index.
SIERRA TACTICAL MUNICIPAL FUND |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited)(Continued) |
March 31, 2023 |
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The Fund’s asset classes as of March 31, 2023, are as follows:
Asset Class | | % of Net Assets | |
Open End Funds | | | | |
Fixed Income | | | 40.9 | % |
Short-Term Investments Money Market Funds | | | 63.0 | % |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | | (3.9 | )% |
| | | 100.0 | % |
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Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in this Semi-Annual Report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.
SIERRA TACTICAL BOND FUND |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) |
March 31, 2023 |
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The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended March 31, 2023, compared to its benchmarks:
| | | | Annualized |
| | | Annualized | Inception**- |
| Six Months | One Year | Three Year | March 31, 2023 |
Sierra Tactical Bond Fund – Class A | 1.09% | (0.88)% | 2.03% | 4.42% |
Sierra Tactical Bond Fund – Class A with load | (2.71)% | (4.60)% | 0.03% | 2.66% |
Sierra Tactical Bond Fund – Class C | 0.70% | (1.59)% | 1.27% | 3.73% |
Sierra Tactical Bond Fund – Investor Class | 0.97% | (1.02)% | 1.88% | 4.27% |
Sierra Tactical Bond Fund – Instl Class | 1.21% | (0.60)% | 2.28% | 4.69% |
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index | 4.89% | (4.78)% | (2.77)% | (1.51)% |
ICE Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield Master II Index | 7.89% | (3.50)% | 5.86% | 1.63% |
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| * | The performance data quoted here represents past performance. The performance comparison includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions and has been adjusted for the Class A maximum applicable sales charge of 3.75%. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted above. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns are calculated with the traded NAV on March 31, 2023. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses are 1.84% for Class A shares, 2.59% for Class C shares, 1.99% for Investor Class, and 1.59% for Instl Class shares per the January 30, 2023 prospectus. Class A shares are subject to a maximum deferred sales charge of 1.00%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call toll-free 1-866-738-4363 (1-866-RETI-FND). |
| ** | The Sierra Tactical Bond Fund Class A, Class C, Investor, and Institutional Class shares inception date is October 1, 2019. |
The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is commonly used as a benchmark by both passive and active investors to measure portfolio performance relative to the U.S. dollar-denominated investment grade fixed-rate taxable bond market. It is also an informational measure of broad market returns commonly applied to fixed income instruments. The index contains approximately 10,100 fixed income issues and is valued at around $20 trillion, representing 43% of the total U.S. bond market. The index does not take into account charges, fees and other expenses, and investors cannot invest directly in an index.
The ICE Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield Master II Index tracks the performance of US dollar denominated below investment grade corporate debt publicly issued in the US domestic market. Qualifying securities must have a below investment grade rating (based on an average of Moody’s, S&P and Fitch), at least 18 months to final maturity at the time of issuance, at least one-year remaining term to final maturity as of the rebalancing date, a fixed coupon schedule and a minimum amount outstanding of $100 million. In addition, qualifying securities must have risk exposure to countries that are members of the FX-G10, Western Europe or territories of the US and Western Europe. The index does not take into account charges, fees and other expenses, and investors cannot invest directly in an index.
SIERRA TACTICAL BOND FUND |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited)(Continued) |
March 31, 2023 |
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The Fund’s asset classes as of March 31, 2023, are as follows:
Asset Class | | % of Net Assets | |
Exchange-Traded Fund | | | | |
Fixed Income | | | 4.0 | % |
Open End Funds | | | | |
Fixed Income | | | 12.2 | % |
Short-Term Investment Money Market Fund | | | 85.5 | % |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | | (1.7 | )% |
| | | 100.0 | % |
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Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in this Semi-Annual Report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.
SIERRA TACTICAL RISK SPECTRUM 50 FUND |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) |
March 31, 2023 |
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The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended March 31, 2023, compared to its benchmark:
| | | Annualized |
| | | Inception**- |
| Six Months | One Year | March 31, 2023 |
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund – Class A | 3.04% | (5.48)% | (5.00)% |
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund �� Class A with load | (0.85)% | (9.01)% | (8.01)% |
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund – Class C | 2.69% | (6.15)% | (5.68)% |
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund – Investor Class | 2.95% | (5.61)% | (5.15)% |
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund – Instl Class | 3.17% | (5.21)% | (4.76)% |
Morningstar Allocation 30%-50% Equity Category Average | 8.53% | (5.74)% | (4.13)% |
Morningstar Moderately Conservative Target Risk Index | 9.88% | (5.44)% | (4.40)% |
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| * | The performance data quoted here represents past performance. The performance comparison includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions and has been adjusted for the Class A maximum applicable sales charge of 3.75%. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted above. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns are calculated with the traded NAV on March 31, 2023. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses before waiver are 2.15% for Class A shares, 2.90% for Class C shares, 2.30% for Investor Class, and 1.90% for Instl Class shares per the January 30, 2023 prospectus. After fee waivers and reimbursements, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses are 2.07% for Class A shares, 2.82% for Class C shares, 2.22% for Investor Class, and 1.82% for Instl Class shares per the January 30, 2023 prospectus. Class A shares are subject to a maximum deferred sales charge of 1.00%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call toll-free 1-866-738-4363 (1-866-RETI-FND). |
| ** | The Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund Class A, Class C, Investor, and Institutional Class shares inception date is May 26, 2021. |
The Morningstar Allocation 30%-50% Equity Category Average is the average performance, published by Morningstar, of mutual funds that Morningstar categorizes in its Conservative Allocation group, as published by Morningstar at the end of each calendar quarter, and thus the original reports include funds that have subsequently merged, changed categories or liquidated. These portfolios are dominated by domestic holdings and have equity exposures between 30% and 50%. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.
The Morningstar Moderately Conservative Target Allocation Index: The Morningstar Target Allocation Index family consists of indexes that offer a diversified mix of stocks and bonds created for local investors to benchmark their allocation funds. Morningstar’s Category classification system defines the level of equity and bond exposure for each index. The Morningstar US Moderately Conservative Target Allocation Index seeks 40% exposure to global equity markets. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund (the “Fund”) are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Morningstar, Inc. or any of its affiliates (all such entities, collectively, “Morningstar Entities”). The Morningstar Entities make no representation or warranty, express or implied, to individuals who invest in the Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in equity securities generally or in the Fund’s in particular or the ability of the Fund to track the Morningstar Indices or general equity market performance. THE MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE FUND OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN AND MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THEREIN. One cannot invest directly in an index.
SIERRA TACTICAL RISK SPECTRUM 50 FUND |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited)(Continued) |
March 31, 2023 |
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The Fund’s asset classes as of March 31, 2023, are as follows:
Asset Class | | % of Net Assets | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | | | |
Equity | | | 37.3 | % |
Fixed Income | | | 10.8 | % |
Open End Funds | | | | |
Fixed Income | | | 19.7 | % |
Equity | | | 3.8 | % |
Alternative | | | 0.6 | % |
Short-Term Investment Money Market Fund | | | 28.8 | % |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | | (1.0 | )% |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in this Semi-Annual Report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.
SIERRA TACTICAL RISK SPECTRUM 30 FUND |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) |
March 31, 2023 |
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The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended March 31, 2023, compared to its benchmarks:
| | Annualized |
| | Inception**- |
| Six Months | March 31, 2023 |
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 30 Fund – Investor Class | 1.76% | 1.76% |
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 30 Fund – Instl Class | 1.76% | 1.76% |
Morningstar Allocation 15%-30% Equity Category Average | 6.65% | 6.65% |
Morningstar Conservative Target Risk Index | 7.53% | 7.53% |
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| * | The performance data quoted here represents past performance. The performance comparison includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted above. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns are calculated with the traded NAV on March 31, 2023. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses before waiver are 2.12% for Class A shares, 2.87% for Class C shares, 2.27% for Investor Class and 1.87% for Instl Class shares per the January 30, 2023 prospectus. After fee waivers and reimbursements, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses are 2.04% for Class A shares, 2.79% for Class C shares, 2.19% for Investor Class and 1.79% for Instl Class shares per the January 30, 2023 prospectus. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call toll-free 1-866-738-4363 (1-866-RETI-FND). Class A and Class C shares of the Fund are not currently for sale. |
| ** | The Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 30 Fund Investor and Institutional Class shares inception date is September 30, 2022. |
The Morningstar Allocation 15%-30% Equity Category Average is the average performance, published by Morningstar, of mutual funds that Morningstar categorizes in its Conservative Allocation group, as published by Morningstar at the end of each calendar quarter, and thus the original reports include funds that have subsequently merged, changed categories or liquidated. These portfolios are dominated by domestic holdings and have equity exposures between 15% and 30%.
The Morningstar Conservative Target Risk Index: The Morningstar Target Risk Index family is designed to meet the needs of investors who would like to maintain a target level of equity exposure through a portfolio diversified across equities, bonds, and inflation-hedged instruments. The Morningstar Conservative Target Risk Index seeks approximately 20% exposure to global equity markets. This Index does not incorporate Environmental, Social, or Governance (ESG) criteria.
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 30 Fund (the “Fund”) are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Morningstar, Inc. or any of its affiliates (all such entities, collectively, “Morningstar Entities”). The Morningstar Entities make no representation or warranty, express or implied, to individuals who invest in the Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in equity securities generally or in the Fund’s in particular or the ability of the Fund to track the Morningstar Indices or general equity market performance. THE MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE FUND OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN AND MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THEREIN. One cannot invest directly in an index.
SIERRA TACTICAL RISK SPECTRUM 30 FUND |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited)(Continued) |
March 31, 2023 |
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The Fund’s asset classes as of March 31, 2023, are as follows:
Asset Class | | % of Net Assets | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | | | |
Equity | | | 23.0 | % |
Fixed Income | | | 15.2 | % |
Alternative | | | 0.7 | % |
Open End Funds | | | | |
Fixed Income | | | 24.1 | % |
Alternative | | | 1.5 | % |
Equity | | | 1.2 | % |
Short-Term Investment Money Market Fund | | | 35.7 | % |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | | (1.4 | )% |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in this Semi-Annual Report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.
SIERRA TACTICAL ALL ASSET FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) |
March 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 32.9% | | | | |
| | | | EQUITY - 15.4% | | | | |
| 59,400 | | | Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | | $ | 3,443,418 | |
| 22,100 | | | Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 | | | 7,092,553 | |
| 99,900 | | | iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | | | 6,758,235 | |
| 93,800 | | | iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | | | 6,823,012 | |
| 42,200 | | | iShares US Aerospace & Defense ETF | | | 4,856,376 | |
| 163,900 | | | JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | | | 8,948,940 | |
| 67,600 | | | SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust | | | 22,485,112 | |
| 28,300 | | | Vanguard Growth ETF | | | 7,059,152 | |
| 129,900 | | | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | | | 48,851,493 | |
| 97,800 | | | Vanguard Value ETF | | | 13,507,158 | |
| | | | | | | 129,825,449 | |
| | | | FIXED INCOME - 17.5% | | | | |
| 643,500 | | | Invesco Senior Loan ETF | | | 13,384,800 | |
| 408,100 | | | iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | | | 40,450,872 | |
| 269,500 | | | iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | | | 26,852,980 | |
| 283,300 | | | iShares MBS ETF | | | 26,837,009 | |
| 182,200 | | | Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | | | 13,451,826 | |
| 546,300 | | | Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | | | 26,724,996 | |
| | | | | | | 147,702,483 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $272,304,156) | | | 277,527,932 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | OPEN END FUNDS — 31.3% | | | | |
| | | | ALTERNATIVE - 4.2% | | | | |
| 1,022,234 | | | DoubleLine Flexible Income Fund, Class I | | | 8,607,214 | |
| 1 | | | JPMorgan Hedged Equity Fund, Class I | | | 26 | |
| 2,649,850 | | | LoCorr Long/Short Commodities Strategy Fund, Class I | | | 26,789,986 | |
| | | | | | | 35,397,226 | |
| | | | EQUITY - 0.8% | | | | |
| 293,215 | | | BNY Mellon International Stock Fund, Class I | | | 6,761,528 | |
| 1 | | | JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Fund | | | 31 | |
| 1 | | | Virtus KAR Small-Cap Core Fund, Class I | | | 48 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL ALL ASSET FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
March 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | OPEN END FUNDS — 31.3% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | EQUITY - 0.8% (Continued) | | | | |
| 1 | | | Virtus KAR Small-Cap Growth Fund, Class I | | $ | 49 | |
| | | | | | | 6,761,656 | |
| | | | FIXED INCOME - 26.3% | | | | |
| 589,413 | | | Allspring Core Plus Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 6,713,411 | |
| 896,467 | | | Baird Core Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 9,170,855 | |
| 328,319 | | | Baird Quality Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 3,641,056 | |
| 35 | | | BlackRock High Yield Bond Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | 240 | |
| 5 | | | BlackRock High Yield Municipal Fund, Institutional Class | | | 48 | |
| 6,232 | | | BlackRock National Municipal Fund, Class I | | | 63,010 | |
| 2,698 | | | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund, Institutional Class | | | 28,246 | |
| 9,308 | | | Cohen & Steers Preferred Securities and Income, Class I | | | 104,246 | |
| 573,937 | | | Columbia Intermediate Duration Municipal Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 5,458,143 | |
| 5,978,070 | | | DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund, Class I | | | 53,623,291 | |
| 5,488 | | | Goldman Sachs High Yield Floating Rate Fund, Institutional Class | | | 47,803 | |
| 1 | | | Goldman Sachs Investment Grade Credit Fund, Institutional Class | | | 12 | |
| 18 | | | Invesco High Yield Municipal Fund, Class Y | | | 152 | |
| 4,364 | | | Invesco International Bond Fund, Class Y | | | 18,894 | |
| 9,674 | | | Invesco Rochester Municipal Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 66,264 | |
| 5,229 | | | Invesco Senior Floating Rate Fund, Class Y | | | 34,096 | |
| 1 | | | JPMorgan Emerging Markets Debt Fund | | | 6 | |
| 809,940 | | | JPMorgan Income Fund, Class I | | | 6,714,405 | |
| 733,929 | | | JPMorgan Intermediate Tax Free Bond Fund, Class I | | | 7,390,667 | |
| 5,190 | | | Lord Abbett Floating Rate Fund, Class I | | | 41,159 | |
| 5 | | | Metropolitan West High Yield Bond Fund, Class I | | | 45 | |
| 8,425 | | | Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund, Class I | | | 78,272 | |
| 2,120 | | | MFS Corporate Bond Fund, Class I | | | 25,971 | |
| 1,751 | | | Nuveen All-American Municipal Bond Fund, Class I | | | 17,821 | |
| 2,087 | | | Nuveen California Municipal Bond Fund, Class I | | | 21,074 | |
| 1,347,326 | | | Nuveen High Yield Municipal Bond Fund, Class I | | | 20,425,464 | |
| 3,579 | | | Nuveen Preferred Securities Fund, Class I | | | 50,886 | |
| 3,362 | | | Nuveen Short Duration High Yield Municipal Bond, Class I | | | 32,077 | |
| 3,140 | | | Nuveen Strategic Income Fund, Class I | | | 30,336 | |
| 2,639 | | | PIMCO Diversified Income Fund, Institutional Class | | | 24,335 | |
| 3,062 | | | PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 24,650 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL ALL ASSET FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
March 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | OPEN END FUNDS — 31.3% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | FIXED INCOME - 26.3% (Continued) | | | | |
| 3,871 | | | PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond, Institutional Class | | $ | 22,178 | |
| (b)0 | | | PIMCO High Yield Fund Institutional Class, Institutional Class | | | 0 | (c) |
| 22 | | | PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 180 | |
| 19,070 | | | PIMCO Income Fund Institutional Class, Institutional Class | | | 199,277 | |
| 3,197,035 | | | PIMCO International Bond Fund U.S. Dollar-Hedged, Institutional Class | | | 30,371,831 | |
| 11,080 | | | PIMCO Investment Grade Credit Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 98,393 | |
| 2,734 | | | PIMCO Long-Term Credit Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 24,903 | |
| 683,318 | | | PIMCO Real Return Fund Institutional Class | | | 7,004,005 | |
| 13,534 | | | PIMCO Total Return Fund Institutional Class, Institutional Class | | | 116,803 | |
| 2,184 | | | Pioneer Strategic Income Fund, Class Y | | | 20,314 | |
| 2,602 | | | Putnam Ultra Short Duration Income Fund, Class Y | | | 26,045 | |
| 498,783 | | | Russell Tax Exempt Bond Fund, Class S | | | 10,938,317 | |
| 804,048 | | | TCW Total Return Bond Fund, Class I | | | 6,713,804 | |
| 4,193,146 | | | TIAA-Cref Bond Index Fund, Institutional Class | | | 40,547,725 | |
| 1,224,352 | | | Voya Securitized Credit Fund, Class I | | | 10,921,223 | |
| 15,577 | | | Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund, Class IS | | | 149,228 | |
| | | | | | | 221,001,161 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL OPEN END FUNDS (Cost $263,401,735) | | | 263,160,043 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 37.4% | | | | |
| | | | MONEY MARKET FUND - 37.4% | | | | |
| 314,640,549 | | | First American Government Obligations Fund Class X, 4.64% (Cost $314,640,549)(a) | | | 314,640,549 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 101.6% (Cost $850,346,440) | | $ | 855,328,524 | |
| | | | LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (1.6)% | | | (13,538,884 | ) |
| | | | NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | $ | 841,789,640 | |
EAFE | - Europe, Australasia and Far East |
| |
ETF | - Exchange-Traded Fund |
| |
MSCI | - Morgan Stanley Capital International |
| |
SPDR | - Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt |
| |
(a) | Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of March 31, 2023. |
| |
(b) | Less than 1 share |
| |
(c) | Less than $1 US dollar |
| |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL CORE INCOME FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) |
March 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 22.0% | | | | |
| | | | FIXED INCOME - 22.0% | | | | |
| 2,049,500 | | | Invesco Senior Loan ETF | | $ | 42,629,600 | |
| 1,297,400 | | | iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | | | 128,598,288 | |
| 860,100 | | | iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | | | 85,700,364 | |
| 906,600 | | | iShares MBS ETF | | | 85,882,218 | |
| 583,700 | | | Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | | | 43,094,571 | |
| 1,745,100 | | | Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | | | 85,370,292 | |
| | | | TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $470,703,019) | | | 471,275,333 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | OPEN END FUNDS — 35.4% | | | | |
| | | | ALTERNATIVE - 0.0%(a) | | | | |
| 9,809 | | | Metropolitan West Unconstrained Bond Fund, Class I | | | 102,015 | |
| 55,450 | | | Victory Market Neutral Income Fund, Class I | | | 471,877 | |
| | | | | | | 573,892 | |
| | | | FIXED INCOME - 35.4% | | | | |
| 1,882,001 | | | Allspring Core Plus Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 21,435,992 | |
| 9,241 | | | Allspring Municipal Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 90,098 | |
| 1,520,010 | | | American Century California Intermediate-Term, Class I | | | 17,084,916 | |
| 10,058 | | | Angel Oak Multi-Strategy Income Fund Insti, Institutional Class | | | 85,697 | |
| 2,004,504 | | | Baird Core Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 20,506,075 | |
| 931,410 | | | Baird Quality Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 10,329,334 | |
| 4,665,992 | | | BlackRock Floating Rate Income Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | 44,373,587 | |
| 217 | | | BlackRock High Yield Bond Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | 1,470 | |
| 48 | | | BlackRock High Yield Municipal Fund, Institutional Class | | | 426 | |
| 17,786 | | | BlackRock National Municipal Fund, Class I | | | 179,815 | |
| 7,601 | | | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund, Institutional Class | | | 79,583 | |
| 34,789 | | | Cohen & Steers Preferred Securities and Income, Class I | | | 389,636 | |
| 1,628,206 | | | Columbia Intermediate Duration Municipal Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 15,484,236 | |
| 1,516 | | | Columbia Total Return Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 46,384 | |
| 4,450,567 | | | Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund, Institutional Class | | | 27,771,537 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL CORE INCOME FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
March 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | OPEN END FUNDS — 35.4% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | FIXED INCOME - 35.4% (Continued) | | | | |
| 19,093,074 | | | DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund, Class I | | $ | 171,264,871 | |
| 620 | | | Fidelity Capital & Income Fund | | | 5,726 | |
| 11,691 | | | Goldman Sachs High Yield Floating Rate Fund Instl, Institutional Class | | | 101,831 | |
| 5,871 | | | Goldman Sachs High Yield Municipal Fund, Institutional Class | | | 53,018 | |
| 12,732 | | | Invesco Floating Rate ESG Fund Class Y, Class Y | | | 85,048 | |
| 17,445 | | | Invesco High Yield Municipal Fund, Class Y | | | 151,427 | |
| 23,723 | | | Invesco International Bond Fund, Class Y | | | 102,720 | |
| 80,577 | | | Invesco Rochester Municipal Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 551,950 | |
| 14,848 | | | Invesco Senior Floating Rate Fund, Class Y | | | 96,807 | |
| 1 | | | JPMorgan Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Class I | | | 6 | |
| 2,609,068 | | | JPMorgan Income Fund, Class I | | | 21,629,175 | |
| 3,095,427 | | | JPMorgan Intermediate Tax Free Bond Fund, Class I | | | 31,170,945 | |
| 19,148 | | | Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund, Class I | | | 177,884 | |
| 3,994 | | | MFS California Municipal Bond Fund, Class I | | | 35,943 | |
| 9,499 | | | MFS Corporate Bond Fund, Class I | | | 116,361 | |
| 13,536 | | | MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Class I | | | 155,795 | |
| 6,427 | | | MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund, Class I | | | 35,736 | |
| 6,321 | | | Neuberger Berman Strategic Income Fund, Class I | | | 61,123 | |
| 5,103 | | | Nuveen All-American Municipal Bond Fund, Class I | | | 51,944 | |
| 4,296,629 | | | Nuveen High Yield Municipal Bond Fund, Class I | | | 65,136,893 | |
| 1,816 | | | Nuveen Intermediate Duration Municipal Bond Fund, Class I | | | 15,978 | |
| 16,364 | | | Nuveen Preferred Securities Fund, Class I | | | 232,697 | |
| 9,486 | | | Nuveen Short Duration High Yield Municipal Bond, Class I | | | 90,500 | |
| 29 | | | Nuveen Strategic Income Fund, Class I | | | 283 | |
| 17,882 | | | PIMCO Diversified Income Fund, Institutional Class | | | 164,873 | |
| 3,193,236 | | | PIMCO Dynamic Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 30,527,336 | |
| 8,818 | | | PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 70,982 | |
| (b)0 | | | PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 0 | (c) |
| 11,015 | | | PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond, Institutional Class | | | 63,117 | |
| 14,810 | | | PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 122,919 | |
| 74,586 | | | PIMCO Income Fund Institutional Class, Institutional Class | | | 779,421 | |
| 1,246 | | | PIMCO International Bond Fund Unhedged, Institutional Class | | | 9,580 | |
| 8,623,061 | | | PIMCO International Bond Fund U.S. Dollar-Hedged, Institutional Class | | | 81,919,078 | |
| 31,246 | | | PIMCO Investment Grade Credit Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 277,468 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL CORE INCOME FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
March 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | OPEN END FUNDS — 35.4% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | FIXED INCOME - 35.4% (Continued) | | | | |
| 11,975 | | | PIMCO Long-Term Credit Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | $ | 109,090 | |
| 2,770,034 | | | PIMCO Low Duration Income Fund, Institutional Class | | | 21,550,861 | |
| 2,082,432 | | | PIMCO Real Return Fund Institutional Class, Institutional Class | | | 21,344,925 | |
| 42,638 | | | PIMCO Total Return Fund Institutional Class, Institutional Class | | | 367,966 | |
| 7,484 | | | Pioneer Strategic Income Fund, Class Y | | | 69,603 | |
| 5,731 | | | Putnam Ultra Short Duration Income Fund, Class Y | | | 57,368 | |
| 1,082 | | | Semper MBS Total Return Fund, Institutional Class | | | 8,524 | |
| 2,573,597 | | | TCW Total Return Bond Fund, Class I | | | 21,489,530 | |
| 13,397,041 | | | TIAA-Cref Bond Index Fund, Institutional Class | | | 129,549,388 | |
| 44,566 | | | Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund, Class IS | | | 426,938 | |
| | | | | | | 758,092,414 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL OPEN END FUNDS (Cost $758,168,877) | | | 758,666,306 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 44.6% | | | | |
| | | | MONEY MARKET FUND - 44.6% | | | | |
| 955,194,577 | | | First American Government Obligations Fund Class X, 4.64% (Cost $955,194,577)(a) | | | 955,194,577 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 102.0% (Cost $2,184,066,473) | | $ | 2,185,136,216 | |
| | | | LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (2.0)% | | | (41,793,778 | ) |
| | | | NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | $ | 2,143,342,438 | |
ETF | - Exchange-Traded Fund |
| |
(a) | Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of March 31, 2023. |
| |
(b) | Less than 1 share |
| |
(c) | Less than $1 US dollar |
| |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL MUNICIPAL FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) |
March 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | OPEN END FUNDS — 40.9% | | | | |
| | | | FIXED INCOME - 40.9% | | | | |
| 945,922 | | | Allspring Intermediate Tax/AMT-Free Fund, Institutional Class | | $ | 10,338,930 | |
| 1,412,784 | | | BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund, Institutional Class | | | 16,741,485 | |
| 2,015,409 | | | BlackRock High Yield Municipal Fund, Institutional Class | | | 17,836,367 | |
| 3,077 | | | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund, Institutional Class | | | 32,217 | |
| 4,159 | | | City National Rochdale Municipal High Income Fund, Service Class | | | 38,093 | |
| 489,319 | | | Columbia Strategic Municipal Income Fund, Institutional Class | | | 7,060,870 | |
| 2,579 | | | Columbia Tax Exempt Fund, Class I | | | 30,277 | |
| 7,245 | | | Franklin High Yield Tax-Free Income Fund, Advisor Class | | | 63,685 | |
| 4,654 | | | Goldman Sachs High Yield Municipal Fund, Institutional Class | | | 42,028 | |
| 10,544 | | | Invesco High Yield Municipal Fund, Class Y | | | 91,526 | |
| 21,600 | | | Invesco Rochester Municipal Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 147,958 | |
| 835,023 | | | JPMorgan Intermediate Tax Free Bond Fund, Class I | | | 8,408,678 | |
| 3,577 | | | MainStay MacKay High Yield Municipal Bond Fund, Class O | | | 41,177 | |
| 4,058 | | | Nuveen All-American Municipal Bond Fund, Class I | | | 41,307 | |
| 448,368 | | | Nuveen California High Yield Municipal Bond Fund, Class I | | | 3,609,359 | |
| 2,073 | | | Nuveen California Municipal Bond Fund, Class I | | | 20,936 | |
| 3,534,118 | | | Nuveen High Yield Municipal Bond Fund, Class I | | | 53,577,236 | |
| 818,688 | | | Nuveen Limited Term Municipal Bond Fund, Class I | | | 8,858,202 | |
| 3,837 | | | Nuveen Short Duration High Yield Municipal Bond, Class I | | | 36,606 | |
| 719,762 | | | Nuveen Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund, Class I | | | 7,060,870 | |
| 388,580 | | | PGIM Muni High Income Fund, Class Z | | | 3,543,854 | |
| 4,804 | | | PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 39,873 | |
| 498,867 | | | Putnam Strategic Intermediate Municipal Fund, Class Y | | | 6,939,242 | |
| | | | TOTAL OPEN END FUNDS (Cost $143,243,655) | | | 144,600,776 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL MUNICIPAL FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
March 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 63.0% | | | | |
| | | | MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 63.0% | | | | |
| 218,976,426 | | | BlackRock Liquidity Funds MuniCash, Institutional Class, 3.81%(a)(b) | | $ | 218,954,529 | |
| 4,025,983 | | | First American Government Obligations Fund Class X, 4.64%(a) | | | 4,025,982 | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $222,967,330) | | | 222,980,511 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 103.9% (Cost $366,210,985) | | $ | 367,581,287 | |
| | | | LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (3.9)% | | | (13,626,810 | ) |
| | | | NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | $ | 353,954,477 | |
(a) | Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of March 31, 2023. |
| |
(b) | Floating Net Asset Value |
| |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) |
March 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND — 4.0% | | | | |
| | | | FIXED INCOME - 4.0% | | | | |
| 2,092,400 | | | iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | | $ | 74,384,820 | |
| | | | TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $73,823,268) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | OPEN END FUNDS — 12.2% | | | | |
| | | | FIXED INCOME - 12.2% | | | | |
| 4,263,219 | | | Allspring Short-Term High Yield Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 33,125,215 | |
| 243,418 | | | BlackRock High Yield Bond Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | 1,652,808 | |
| 3,580,702 | | | City National Rochdale Fixed Income Opportunities, Class N | | | 67,281,398 | |
| 16,820 | | | Fidelity Capital & Income Fund | | | 155,413 | |
| 44,145 | | | Fidelity High Income Fund | | | 326,231 | |
| 27,407 | | | Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund | | | 148,820 | |
| 45,313 | | | John Hancock High Yield Fund Class I, Class I | | | 133,219 | |
| 29,856 | | | Lord Abbett High Yield Fund, Class I | | | 185,403 | |
| 11 | | | Metropolitan West High Yield Bond Fund, Class I | | | 99 | |
| (b)0 | | | Neuberger Berman High Income Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 1 | |
| 5 | | | Nuveen High Yield Income Fund | | | 88 | |
| 10,687,140 | | | Osterweis Strategic Income Fund | | | 111,787,478 | |
| 45,314 | | | PGIM High Yield Fund, Class Z | | | 208,898 | |
| 20,810 | | | PGIM Short Duration High Yield, Class Z | | | 169,189 | |
| 92 | | | PIMCO High Yield Fund Institutional Class, Institutional Class | | | 705 | |
| (b)0 | | | PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund, Institutional Class | | | 0 | (c) |
| 89 | | | Principal Funds Inc - High Income Fund, Institutional Class | | | 574 | |
| 3,791 | | | TIAA-CREF High Yield Fund, Institutional Class | | | 31,651 | |
| 2,361,552 | | | Western Asset Short Duration High Income Fund, Class I | | | 11,146,523 | |
| | | | TOTAL OPEN END FUNDS (Cost $225,656,022) | | | 226,353,713 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
March 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 85.5% | | | | |
| | | | MONEY MARKET FUND - 85.5% | | | | |
| 1,582,791,836 | | | First American Government Obligations Fund Class X, 4.64% (Cost $1,582,791,836)(a) | | $ | 1,582,791,836 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 101.7% (Cost $1,882,271,126) | | $ | 1,883,530,369 | |
| | | | LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (1.7)% | | | (32,429,857 | ) |
| | | | NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | $ | 1,851,100,512 | |
ETF | - Exchange-Traded Fund |
| |
(a) | Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of March 31, 2023. |
| |
(b) | Less than 1 share |
| |
(c) | Less than $1 US Dollar |
| |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL RISK SPECTRUM 50 FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) |
March 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 48.1% | | | | |
| | | | EQUITY - 37.3% | | | | |
| 83,400 | | | Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | | $ | 4,834,698 | |
| 30,700 | | | Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 | | | 9,852,551 | |
| 140,600 | | | iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | | | 9,511,590 | |
| 132,000 | | | iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | | | 9,601,680 | |
| 84,800 | | | iShares US Aerospace & Defense ETF | | | 9,758,784 | |
| 171,200 | | | JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | | | 9,347,520 | |
| 86,300 | | | SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust | | | 28,705,106 | |
| 39,300 | | | Vanguard Growth ETF | | | 9,802,992 | |
| 193,300 | | | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | | | 72,694,330 | |
| 101,300 | | | Vanguard Value ETF | | | 13,990,543 | |
| | | | | | | 178,099,794 | |
| | | | FIXED INCOME - 10.8% | | | | |
| 227,500 | | | Invesco Senior Loan ETF | | | 4,732,000 | |
| 142,400 | | | iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | | | 14,114,688 | |
| 95,300 | | | iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | | | 9,495,692 | |
| 98,800 | | | iShares MBS ETF | | | 9,359,324 | |
| 63,700 | | | Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | | | 4,702,971 | |
| 191,900 | | | Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | | | 9,387,748 | |
| | | | | | | 51,792,423 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $227,642,755) | | | 229,892,217 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | OPEN END FUNDS — 24.1% | | | | |
| | | | ALTERNATIVE - 0.6% | | | | |
| 312,557 | | | DoubleLine Flexible Income Fund, Class I | | | 2,631,734 | |
| 1 | | | JPMorgan Hedged Equity Fund, Class I | | | 26 | |
| | | | | | | 2,631,760 | |
| | | | EQUITY - 3.8% | | | | |
| 413,833 | | | BNY Mellon International Stock Fund, Class I | | | 9,542,983 | |
| 482,514 | | | Causeway International Value Fund, Class I | | | 8,772,103 | |
| | | | | | | 18,315,086 | |
| | | | FIXED INCOME - 19.7% | | | | |
| 208,368 | | | Allspring Core Plus Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 2,373,308 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL RISK SPECTRUM 50 FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
March 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | OPEN END FUNDS — 24.1% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | FIXED INCOME - 19.7% (Continued) | | | | |
| 1,555 | | | Ashmore Emerging Markets Total Return Fund, Institutional Class | | $ | 7,559 | |
| 49,827 | | | Baird Quality Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 552,576 | |
| 955,409 | | | BlackRock Floating Rate Income Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | 9,085,935 | |
| 1,067 | | | BlackRock National Municipal Fund, Institutional Class | | | 10,792 | |
| 337 | | | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund, Institutional Class | | | 3,526 | |
| 1,692 | | | Cohen & Steers Preferred Securities and Income, Class I | | | 18,948 | |
| 96,780 | | | Columbia Intermediate Duration Municipal Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 920,380 | |
| 493,662 | | | Crossingbridge Low Duration High Yield Fund, Institutional Class | | | 4,793,448 | |
| 312,363 | | | DoubleLine Low Duration Emerging Markets Fixed, Class I | | | 2,826,884 | |
| 2,084,793 | | | DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund, Class I | | | 18,700,596 | |
| 17 | | | Invesco High Yield Municipal Fund, Class Y | | | 152 | |
| 10,816 | | | Invesco Rochester Municipal Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 74,089 | |
| 2,161 | | | Invesco Senior Floating Rate Fund, Class Y | | | 14,091 | |
| 283,724 | | | JPMorgan Income Fund, Class I | | | 2,352,075 | |
| 110,563 | | | JPMorgan Intermediate Tax Free Bond Fund, Class I | | | 1,113,369 | |
| 1,053,999 | | | JPMorgan Unconstrained Debt Fund, Class I | | | 10,012,992 | |
| 601 | | | Nuveen All-American Municipal Bond Fund, Class I | | | 6,114 | |
| 467,647 | | | Nuveen High Yield Municipal Bond Fund, Class I | | | 7,089,528 | |
| 1,165 | | | Nuveen Preferred Securities Fund, Class I | | | 16,569 | |
| 422 | | | Nuveen Short Duration High Yield Municipal Bond, Class I | | | 4,025 | |
| 637 | | | Nuveen Strategic Income Fund, Class I | | | 6,150 | |
| 5 | | | PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 39 | |
| 1,610 | | | PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 9,675 | |
| 7,316 | | | PIMCO Income Fund Institutional Class, Institutional Class | | | 76,450 | |
| 942,897 | | | PIMCO International Bond Fund U.S. Dollar-Hedged, Institutional Class | | | 8,957,520 | |
| 1,391 | | | PIMCO Investment Grade Credit Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 12,352 | |
| 529 | | | PIMCO Long-Term Credit Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 4,818 | |
| 307,115 | | | PIMCO Low Duration Income Fund, Institutional Class | | | 2,389,359 | |
| 230,034 | | | PIMCO Real Return Fund Institutional Class | | | 2,357,843 | |
| 7,254 | | | PIMCO Total Return Fund Institutional Class, Institutional Class | | | 62,606 | |
| 280,177 | | | RiverPark Strategic Income Fund, Institutional Class | | | 2,392,614 | |
| 62,564 | | | Russell Tax Exempt Bond Fund, Class S | | | 1,372,028 | |
| 280,369 | | | TCW Total Return Bond Fund, Class I | | | 2,341,080 | |
| 1,461,818 | | | TIAA-Cref Bond Index Fund, Institutional Class | | | 14,135,780 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL RISK SPECTRUM 50 FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
March 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | OPEN END FUNDS — 24.1% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | FIXED INCOME - 19.7% (Continued) | | | | |
| 2,029 | | | Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund, Class IS | | $ | 19,434 | |
| | | | | | | 94,114,704 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL OPEN END FUNDS (Cost $114,907,658) | | | 115,061,550 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 28.8% | | | | |
| | | | MONEY MARKET FUND - 28.8% | | | | |
| 137,299,216 | | | First American Government Obligations Fund Class X, 4.64% (Cost $137,299,216)(a) | | | 137,299,216 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 101.0% (Cost $479,849,629) | | $ | 482,252,983 | |
| | | | LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (1.0)% | | | (4,728,104 | ) |
| | | | NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | $ | 477,524,879 | |
EAFE | - Europe, Australasia and Far East |
| |
ETF | - Exchange-Traded Fund |
| |
MSCI | - Morgan Stanley Capital International |
| |
SPDR | - Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt |
| |
(a) | Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of March 31, 2023. |
| |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL RISK SPECTRUM 30 FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) |
March 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 38.9% | | | | |
| | | | ALTERNATIVE - 0.7% | | | | |
| 11,900 | | | First Trust TCW Unconstrained Plus Bond ETF | | $ | 288,099 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | EQUITY - 23.0% | | | | |
| 4,400 | | | Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | | | 255,068 | |
| 1,600 | | | Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 | | | 513,488 | |
| 7,400 | | | iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | | | 500,610 | |
| 6,900 | | | iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | | | 501,906 | |
| 2,500 | | | iShares US Aerospace & Defense ETF | | | 287,700 | |
| 10,000 | | | JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | | | 546,000 | |
| 3,800 | | | SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust | | | 1,263,956 | |
| 2,100 | | | Vanguard Growth ETF | | | 523,824 | |
| 11,500 | | | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | | | 4,324,805 | |
| 6,000 | | | Vanguard Value ETF | | | 828,660 | |
| | | | | | | 9,546,017 | |
| | | | FIXED INCOME - 15.2% | | | | |
| 27,800 | | | Invesco Senior Loan ETF | | | 578,240 | |
| 17,500 | | | iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | | | 1,734,600 | |
| 11,600 | | | iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | | | 1,155,824 | |
| 12,100 | | | iShares MBS ETF | | | 1,146,233 | |
| 7,800 | | | Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | | | 575,874 | |
| 23,500 | | | Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | | | 1,149,620 | |
| | | | | | | 6,340,391 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $15,758,035) | | | 16,174,507 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL RISK SPECTRUM 30 FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
March 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | OPEN END FUNDS — 26.8% | | | | |
| | | | ALTERNATIVE - 1.5% | | | | |
| 72,968 | | | DoubleLine Flexible Income Fund, Class I | | $ | 614,394 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | EQUITY - 1.2% | | | | |
| 21,672 | | | BNY Mellon International Stock Fund, Class I | | | 499,753 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | FIXED INCOME - 24.1% | | | | |
| 595 | | | Ashmore Emerging Markets Corporate Income Fund | | | 3,306 | |
| 455 | | | Ashmore Emerging Markets Total Return Fund, Institutional Class | | | 2,213 | |
| 16,674 | | | Baird Quality Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 184,918 | |
| 158 | | | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund, Institutional Class | | | 1,654 | |
| 29,148 | | | Columbia Intermediate Duration Municipal Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 277,202 | |
| 60,245 | | | Crossingbridge Low Duration High Yield Fund, Institutional Class | | | 584,977 | |
| 49,512 | | | DoubleLine Low Duration Emerging Markets Fixed, Class I | | | 448,087 | |
| 256,988 | | | DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund, Class I | | | 2,305,180 | |
| 543 | | | Franklin High Yield Tax-Free Income Fund, Advisor Class | | | 4,774 | |
| 58,199 | | | Nuveen High Yield Municipal Bond Fund, Class I | | | 882,296 | |
| 149 | | | Nuveen Short Duration High Yield Municipal Bond, Class I | | | 1,423 | |
| 159 | | | Nuveen Strategic Income Fund, Class I | | | 1,540 | |
| 846 | | | PIMCO Income Fund Institutional Class | | | 8,842 | |
| 261,227 | | | PIMCO International Bond Fund U.S. Dollar-Hedged, Institutional Class | | | 2,481,653 | |
| 491 | | | PIMCO Investment Grade Credit Bond Fund, Institutional Class | | | 4,362 | |
| 604 | | | PIMCO Total Return Fund Institutional Class, Institutional Class | | | 5,211 | |
| 34,280 | | | RiverPark Strategic Income Fund, Institutional Class | | | 292,738 | |
| 21,991 | | | Russell Tax Exempt Bond Fund, Class S | | | 482,262 | |
| 34,477 | | | TCW Total Return Bond Fund, Class I | | | 287,887 | |
| 180,233 | | | TIAA-Cref Bond Index Fund, Institutional Class | | | 1,742,854 | |
| 724 | | | Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund, Class IS | | | 6,932 | |
| | | | | | | 10,010,311 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL OPEN END FUNDS (Cost $11,120,007) | | | 11,124,458 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL RISK SPECTRUM 30 FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
March 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 35.7% | | | | |
| | | | MONEY MARKET FUND - 35.7% | | | | |
| 14,851,077 | | | First American Government Obligations Fund Class X, 4.64% (Cost $14,851,077)(a) | | $ | 14,851,077 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 101.4% (Cost $41,729,119) | | $ | 42,150,042 | |
| | | | LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (1.4)% | | | (573,005 | ) |
| | | | NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | $ | 41,577,037 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| EAFE | - Europe, Australasia and Far East |
| ETF | - Exchange-Traded Fund |
| MSCI | - Morgan Stanley Capital International |
| SPDR | - Standard & Poor's Depositary Receipt |
| (a) | Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of March 31, 2023. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
THE SIERRA FUNDS |
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Unaudited) |
March 31, 2023 |
| | Sierra Tactical All | | | Sierra Tactical Core | | | Sierra Tactical | |
| | Asset Fund | | | Income Fund | | | Municipal Fund | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At cost | | $ | 850,346,440 | | | $ | 2,184,066,473 | | | $ | 366,210,985 | |
At value | | $ | 855,328,524 | | | $ | 2,185,136,216 | | | $ | 367,581,287 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 1,530,242 | | | | 4,702,549 | | | | 582,051 | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 1,295,174 | | | | 1,950,250 | | | | 440,759 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 34,956 | | | | 82,891 | | | | 90,656 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 858,188,896 | | | | 2,191,871,906 | | | | 368,694,753 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | 13,415,238 | | | | 42,726,541 | | | | 14,121,740 | |
Payable for Fund shares repurchased | | | 1,927,544 | | | | 3,878,449 | | | | 341,534 | |
Investment advisory fees payable | | | 894,654 | | | | 1,369,713 | | | | 224,648 | |
Payable to related parties | | | 63,360 | | | | 78,373 | | | | 18,157 | |
Distribution (12b-1) fees payable | | | 40,166 | | | | 179,544 | | | | 5,042 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 58,294 | | | | 296,848 | | | | 29,155 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 16,399,256 | | | | 48,529,468 | | | | 14,740,276 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 841,789,640 | | | $ | 2,143,342,438 | | | $ | 353,954,477 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets Consist Of: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid in capital | | $ | 902,720,912 | | | $ | 2,266,962,094 | | | $ | 363,405,489 | |
Accumulated Deficit | | | (60,931,272 | ) | | | (123,619,656 | ) | | | (9,451,012 | ) |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 841,789,640 | | | $ | 2,143,342,438 | | | $ | 353,954,477 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
THE SIERRA FUNDS |
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Unaudited)(Continued) |
March 31, 2023 |
| | Sierra Tactical All | | | Sierra Tactical Core | | | Sierra Tactical | |
| | Asset Fund | | | Income Fund | | | Municipal Fund | |
Net Asset Value Per Share: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 20,570,636 | | | $ | 47,087,374 | | | $ | 5,409,502 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized) | | | 955,645 | | | | 2,355,276 | | | | 212,967 | |
Net asset value (Net Assets ÷ Shares Outstanding) and redemption price per share | | $ | 21.53 | (b) | | $ | 19.99 | | | $ | 25.40 | |
Maximum offering price per share (maximum sales charge of 3.75%) (a) | | $ | 22.36 | | | $ | 20.77 | | | $ | 26.39 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class C: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 34,961,153 | | | $ | 134,269,471 | | | $ | 3,324,528 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized) | | | 1,616,939 | | | | 6,750,511 | | | | 132,274 | |
Net asset value (Net Assets ÷ Shares Outstanding), offering price and redemption price per share | | $ | 21.62 | | | $ | 19.89 | | | $ | 25.13 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 9,491,967 | | | $ | 70,369,669 | | | $ | 4,390,908 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized) | | | 441,819 | | | | 3,513,801 | | | | 173,060 | |
Net asset value (Net Assets ÷ Shares Outstanding), offering price and redemption price per share | | $ | 21.48 | | | $ | 20.03 | | | $ | 25.37 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Instl Class: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 765,341,329 | | | $ | 1,891,615,924 | | | $ | 340,526,759 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized) | | | 35,870,867 | | | | 95,056,963 | | | | 13,440,018 | |
Net asset value (Net Assets ÷ Shares Outstanding), offering price and redemption price per share | | $ | 21.34 | (b) | | $ | 19.90 | | | $ | 25.34 | (b) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Special Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | | | | | | | | | $ | 302,780 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized) | | | | | | | | | | | 11,897 | |
Net asset value (Net Assets ÷ Shares Outstanding), offering price and redemption price per share | | | | | | | | | | $ | 25.45 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A1: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 3,606,329 | | | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized) | | | 165,786 | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value (Net Assets ÷ Shares Outstanding) and redemption price per share | | $ | 21.75 | | | | | | | | | |
Maximum offering price per share (maximum sales charge of 3.75%) (a) | | $ | 22.60 | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I1: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 7,818,226 | | | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized) | | | 361,038 | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value (Net Assets ÷ Shares Outstanding), offering price and redemption price per share | | $ | 21.65 | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | On investments of $1 million or more, the maximum sales charge will not apply. Instead, the investment may be subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge on redemptions within 18 months of purchase. |
| (b) | The Net Asset Value (“NAV”) and offering price shown above differs from the traded NAV on March 31, 2023 due to financial statement rounding and/or financial statement adjustments. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
THE SIERRA FUNDS |
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Unaudited)(Continued) |
March 31, 2023 |
| | Sierra Tactical | | | Sierra Tactical Risk | | | Sierra Tactical Risk | |
| | Bond Fund | | | Spectrum 50 Fund | | | Spectrum 30 Fund | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At cost | | $ | 1,882,271,126 | | | $ | 479,849,629 | | | $ | 41,729,119 | |
At value | | $ | 1,883,530,369 | | | $ | 482,252,983 | | | $ | 42,150,042 | |
Cash | | | — | | | | 32,234 | | | | 3,934 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 5,946,926 | | | | 657,162 | | | | 62,205 | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 2,450,680 | | | | 551,955 | | | | — | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 105,088 | | | | 34,815 | | | | 34,252 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 1,892,033,063 | | | | 483,529,149 | | | | 42,250,433 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | 36,922,223 | | | | 4,742,761 | | | | 579,555 | |
Payable for Fund shares repurchased | | | 1,846,684 | | | | 764,084 | | | | 44,851 | |
Investment advisory fees payable | | | 1,644,901 | | | | 466,090 | | | | 28,509 | |
Payable to related parties | | | 51,702 | | | | 17,453 | | | | 14,426 | |
Distribution (12b-1) fees payable | | | 30,053 | | | | 1,974 | | | | — | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 436,988 | | | | 11,908 | | | | 6,055 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 40,932,551 | | | | 6,004,270 | | | | 673,396 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 1,851,100,512 | | | $ | 477,524,879 | | | $ | 41,577,037 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets Consist Of: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid in capital | | $ | 1,945,536,810 | | | $ | 508,217,231 | | | $ | 41,433,126 | |
Accumulated Earnings (Deficit) | | | (94,436,298 | ) | | | (30,692,352 | ) | | | 143,911 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 1,851,100,512 | | | $ | 477,524,879 | | | $ | 41,577,037 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
THE SIERRA FUNDS |
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Unaudited)(Continued) |
March 31, 2023 |
| | Sierra Tactical | | | Sierra Tactical Risk | | | Sierra Tactical Risk | |
| | Bond Fund | | | Spectrum 50 Fund | | | Spectrum 30 Fund | |
Net Asset Value Per Share: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 22,077,682 | | | $ | 202,473 | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized) | | | 861,912 | | | | 9,163 | | | | | |
Net asset value (Net Assets ÷ Shares Outstanding) and redemption price per share | | $ | 25.61 | | | $ | 22.10 | | | | | |
Maximum offering price per share (maximum sales charge of 3.75%) (a) | | $ | 26.61 | | | $ | 22.96 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class C: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 24,449,954 | | | $ | 118,633 | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized) | | | 961,437 | | | | 5,389 | | | | | |
Net asset value (Net Assets ÷ Shares Outstanding), offering price and redemption price per share | | $ | 25.43 | | | $ | 22.02 | (c) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 13,954,980 | | | $ | 5,514,981 | | | $ | 25 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized) | | | 544,995 | | | | 249,750 | | | | 1 | |
Net asset value (Net Assets ÷ Shares Outstanding), offering price and redemption price per share | | $ | 25.61 | (b) | | $ | 22.08 | | | $ | 25.05 | (c) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Instl Class: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,790,617,896 | | | $ | 471,688,792 | | | $ | 41,577,012 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized) | | | 69,755,404 | | | | 21,346,227 | | | | 1,659,550 | |
Net asset value (Net Assets ÷ Shares Outstanding), offering price and redemption price per share | | $ | 25.67 | | | $ | 22.10 | | | $ | 25.05 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | On investments of $1 million or more, the maximum sales charge will not apply. Instead, the investment may be subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge on redemptions within 18 months of purchase. |
| (b) | The Net Asset Value (“NAV”) and offering price shown above differs from the traded NAV on March 31, 2023 due to financial statement rounding and/or financial statement adjustments. |
| (c) | The NAV shown above does not recompute due to rounding of shares. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
THE SIERRA FUNDS |
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) |
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2023 |
| | Sierra Tactical All | | | Sierra Tactical Core | | | Sierra Tactical | |
| | Asset Fund | | | Income Fund | | | Municipal Fund | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 15,762,218 | | | $ | 27,620,494 | | | $ | 3,846,778 | |
Interest | | | 5,544,320 | | | | 17,418,882 | | | | 1,701,268 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 21,306,538 | | | | 45,039,376 | | | | 5,548,046 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 5,372,428 | | | | 7,666,755 | | | | 1,261,536 | |
Distribution (12b-1) fees: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 27,289 | | | | 96,618 | | | | 5,892 | |
Class C | | | 185,436 | | | | 720,520 | | | | 12,098 | |
Investor Class | | | 12,672 | | | | 134,425 | | | | 8,544 | |
Class A1 | | | 6,989 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Class I1 | | | 15,412 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Third party administrative servicing fee | | | 386,815 | | | | 920,011 | | | | 151,249 | |
Administrative services fees | | | 171,918 | | | | 408,894 | | | | 67,282 | |
Registration fees | | | 74,795 | | | | 79,781 | | | | 59,836 | |
Accounting services fees | | | 55,113 | | | | 125,086 | | | | 20,440 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 41,886 | | | | 215,408 | | | | 20,943 | |
Custodian fees | | | 38,791 | | | | 79,301 | | | | 15,557 | |
Printing and postage expenses | | | 29,917 | | | | 52,356 | | | | 24,932 | |
Professional fees | | | 16,769 | | | | 16,917 | | | | 16,668 | |
Compliance officer fees | | | 15,321 | | | | 23,935 | | | | 10,823 | |
Insurance expense | | | 5,485 | | | | 10,470 | | | | 2,743 | |
Trustees fees and expenses | | | 7,779 | | | | 7,779 | | | | 7,779 | |
Interest expense | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11,232 | |
Other expenses | | | 6,483 | | | | 11,967 | | | | 5,351 | |
TOTAL EXPENSES | | | 6,471,298 | | | | 10,570,223 | | | | 1,702,905 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Plus: Recapture of fees waived by the Adviser | | | — | | | | 6,113 | | | | — | |
Less: Fees waived by the Adviser | | | — | | | | — | | | | (464 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET EXPENSES | | | 6,471,298 | | | | 10,576,336 | | | | 1,702,441 | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 14,835,240 | | | | 34,463,040 | | | | 3,845,605 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from security transactions | | | (8,042,258 | ) | | | (30,689,324 | ) | | | 6,075,737 | |
Distributions of capital gains from underlying investment companies | | | 7,528 | | | | 46,984 | | | | 141,703 | |
| | | (8,034,730 | ) | | | (30,642,340 | ) | | | 6,217,440 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 3,326,970 | | | | 1,491,313 | | | | 1,458,565 | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS | | | (4,707,760 | ) | | | (29,151,027 | ) | | | 7,676,005 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 10,127,480 | | | $ | 5,312,013 | | | $ | 11,521,610 | |
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
THE SIERRA FUNDS |
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)(Continued) |
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2023 |
| | | | | Sierra Tactical | | | Sierra Tactical | |
| | Sierra Tactical | | | Risk Spectrum | | | Risk Spectrum | |
| | Bond Fund | | | 50 Fund | | | 30 Fund * | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 42,336,334 | | | $ | 3,479,126 | | | $ | 701,125 | |
Interest | | | 16,276,567 | | | | 1,442,102 | | | | 261,955 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 58,612,901 | | | | 4,921,228 | | | | 963,080 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 10,827,586 | | | | 1,394,543 | | | | 223,742 | |
Distribution (12b-1) fees: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 27,765 | | | | 263 | | | | — | |
Class C | | | 114,351 | | | | 338 | | | | — | |
Investor Class | | | 33,094 | | | | 5,554 | | | | — | |
Third party administrative servicing fee | | | 928,079 | | | | 119,532 | | | | 14,916 | |
Administrative services fees | | | 412,479 | | | | 53,125 | | | | 25,432 | |
Accounting services fees | | | 127,353 | | | | 15,191 | | | | 2,131 | |
Interest expense | | | 91,351 | | | | 1,678 | | | | — | |
Registration fees | | | 84,767 | | | | 34,904 | | | | 32,054 | |
Custodian fees | | | 83,172 | | | | 8,377 | | | | 4,932 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 53,852 | | | | 17,951 | | | | 5,425 | |
Printing and postage expenses | | | 47,369 | | | | 20,943 | | | | 9,891 | |
Compliance officer fees | | | 24,732 | | | | 9,773 | | | | 7,645 | |
Professional fees | | | 18,488 | | | | 15,940 | | | | 15,577 | |
Insurance expense | | | 10,969 | | | | 1,995 | | | | 1,237 | |
Trustees fees and expenses | | | 7,779 | | | | 7,779 | | | | 6,412 | |
Other expenses | | | 16,325 | | | | 4,444 | | | | 2,473 | |
TOTAL EXPENSES | | | 12,909,511 | | | | 1,712,330 | | | | 351,867 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Plus: Recapture of fees waived by the Adviser | | | — | | | | 46,530 | | | | — | |
Less: Fees waived by the Adviser | | | — | | | | — | | | | (71,234 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET EXPENSES | | | 12,909,511 | | | | 1,758,860 | | | | 280,633 | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 45,703,390 | | | | 3,162,368 | | | | 682,447 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized loss from security transactions | | | (12,463,873 | ) | | | (10,955,039 | ) | | | (308,867 | ) |
Distributions of capital gains from underlying investment companies | | | 1,194 | | | | 1,137 | | | | 11,527 | |
| | | (12,462,679 | ) | | | (10,953,902 | ) | | | (297,340 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 1,482,540 | | | | 2,465,766 | | | | 420,923 | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS | | | (10,980,139 | ) | | | (8,488,136 | ) | | | 123,583 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 34,723,251 | | | $ | (5,325,768 | ) | | $ | 806,030 | |
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| * | Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 30 Fund commenced operations on September 30, 2022. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL ALL ASSET FUND |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
| | Six Months Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | March 31, 2023 | | | September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | |
FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 14,835,240 | | | $ | 7,407,793 | |
Net realized loss from security transactions | | | (8,042,258 | ) | | | (58,994,023 | ) |
Distributions of capital gains from underlying investment companies | | | 7,528 | | | | 522,997 | |
Net change in appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 3,326,970 | | | | (23,854,743 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 10,127,480 | | | | (74,917,976 | ) |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS | | | | | | | | |
From return of capital: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (25,115 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (7,703 | ) |
Investor Class | | | — | | | | (13,169 | ) |
Instl Class | | | — | | | | (1,383,537 | ) |
Class AI | | | — | | | | (2,271 | ) |
Class I1 | | | — | | | | (5,211 | ) |
From distributable earnings: | | | �� | | | | | |
Class A | | | (344,449 | ) | | | (260,437 | ) |
Class C | | | (448,096 | ) | | | (281,740 | ) |
Investor Class | | | (155,554 | ) | | | (132,651 | ) |
Instl Class | | | (13,583,072 | ) | | | (8,721,092 | ) |
Class A1 | | | (53,077 | ) | | | (31,145 | ) |
Class I1 | | | (118,928 | ) | | | (76,273 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders | | | (14,703,176 | ) | | | (10,940,344 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
FROM SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 164,567 | | | | 908,318 | |
Class C | | | 869,737 | | | | 4,107,347 | |
Investor Class | | | 308,342 | | | | 729,357 | |
Instl Class | | | 110,082,630 | | | | 327,840,054 | |
Class A1 | | | 417,808 | | | | 711,010 | |
Class I1 | | | 1,349,674 | | | | 2,510,290 | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 336,682 | | | | 276,712 | |
Class C | | | 435,083 | | | | 279,492 | |
Investor Class | | | 148,006 | | | | 138,366 | |
Instl Class | | | 13,477,834 | | | | 10,041,915 | |
Class A1 | | | 44,746 | | | | 28,911 | |
Class I1 | | | 116,049 | | | | 78,681 | |
Payments for shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (2,442,471 | ) | | | (5,044,773 | ) |
Class C | | | (4,282,903 | ) | | | (9,109,597 | ) |
Investor Class | | | (2,208,141 | ) | | | (3,982,416 | ) |
Instl Class | | | (137,343,113 | ) | | | (243,543,150 | ) |
Class A1 | | | (136,444 | ) | | | (512,145 | ) |
Class I1 | | | (1,257,078 | ) | | | (3,299,452 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from shares of beneficial interest | | | (19,918,992 | ) | | | 82,158,920 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL DECREASE IN NET ASSETS | | | (24,494,688 | ) | | | (3,699,400 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 866,284,328 | | | | 869,983,728 | |
End of Period | | $ | 841,789,640 | | | $ | 866,284,328 | |
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL ALL ASSET FUND |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (Continued) |
| | Six Months Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | March 31, 2023 | | | September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | |
SHARE ACTIVITY | | | | | | | | |
Class A: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 7,561 | | | | 39,219 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 15,616 | | | | 11,893 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (112,262 | ) | | | (217,431 | ) |
Net decrease in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | (89,085 | ) | | | (166,319 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Class C: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 39,776 | | | | 175,779 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 20,087 | | | | 11,862 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (195,781 | ) | | | (394,936 | ) |
Net decrease in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | (135,918 | ) | | | (207,295 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Investor Class: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 14,096 | | | | 31,671 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 6,878 | | | | 5,960 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (100,723 | ) | | | (171,868 | ) |
Net decrease in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | (79,749 | ) | | | (134,237 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Instl Class: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 5,077,400 | | | | 14,434,915 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 630,669 | | | | 437,406 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (6,343,340 | ) | | | (10,697,324 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | (635,271 | ) | | | 4,174,997 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Class A1 | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 18,873 | | | | 31,083 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 2,053 | | | | 1,227 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (6,158 | ) | | | (22,055 | ) |
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | 14,768 | | | | 10,255 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Class I1 | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 61,353 | | | | 108,976 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 5,351 | | | | 3,352 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (57,284 | ) | | | (142,033 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | 9,420 | | | | (29,705 | ) |
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL CORE INCOME FUND |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
| | Six Months Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | March 31, 2023 | | | September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | |
FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 34,463,040 | | | $ | 26,855,719 | |
Net realized loss from security transactions | | | (30,689,324 | ) | | | (96,729,950 | ) |
Distributions of capital gains from underlying investment companies | | | 46,984 | | | | 1,604,914 | |
Net change in appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 1,491,313 | | | | (56,053,673 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 5,312,013 | | | | (124,322,990 | ) |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS | | | | | | | | |
From return of capital: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (82,347 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (146,283 | ) |
Investor Class | | | — | | | | (110,408 | ) |
Instl Class | | | — | | | | (3,522,428 | ) |
From distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (717,318 | ) | | | (598,504 | ) |
Class C | | | (1,717,333 | ) | | | (1,256,301 | ) |
Investor Class | | | (996,151 | ) | | | (800,723 | ) |
Instl Class | | | (30,472,764 | ) | | | (22,424,866 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders | | | (33,903,566 | ) | | | (28,941,860 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
FROM SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 4,057,655 | | | | 6,387,218 | |
Class C | | | 12,955,146 | | | | 37,458,854 | |
Investor Class | | | 13,374,202 | | | | 21,628,566 | |
Instl Class | | | 526,232,050 | | | | 750,787,836 | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 678,404 | | | | 636,258 | |
Class C | | | 1,611,801 | | | | 1,315,994 | |
Investor Class | | | 931,109 | | | | 859,907 | |
Instl Class | | | 29,232,674 | | | | 24,842,398 | |
Payments for shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (6,952,635 | ) | | | (14,595,504 | ) |
Class C | | | (28,042,658 | ) | | | (52,469,255 | ) |
Investor Class | | | (10,550,960 | ) | | | (29,571,151 | ) |
Instl Class | | | (313,196,294 | ) | | | (543,194,427 | ) |
Net increase in net assets resulting from shares of beneficial interest | | | 230,330,494 | | | | 204,086,694 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | | | 201,738,941 | | | | 50,821,844 | |
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NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 1,941,603,497 | | | | 1,890,781,653 | |
End of Period | | $ | 2,143,342,438 | | | $ | 1,941,603,497 | |
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL CORE INCOME FUND |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (Continued) |
| | Six Months Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | March 31, 2023 | | | September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | |
SHARE ACTIVITY | | | | | | | | |
Class A: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 199,753 | | | | 301,662 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 33,648 | | | | 30,028 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (342,833 | ) | | | (689,044 | ) |
Net decrease in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | (109,432 | ) | | | (357,354 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Class C: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 641,610 | | | | 1,765,996 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 80,360 | | | | 62,125 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (1,393,398 | ) | | | (2,501,112 | ) |
Net decrease in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | (671,428 | ) | | | (672,991 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Investor Class: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 658,878 | | | | 1,030,664 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 46,112 | | | | 40,524 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (518,885 | ) | | | (1,408,835 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | 186,105 | | | | (337,647 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Instl Class: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 25,995,476 | | | | 35,847,677 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 1,457,010 | | | | 1,183,283 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (15,529,242 | ) | | | (25,950,915 | ) |
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | 11,923,244 | | | | 11,080,045 | |
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL MUNICIPAL FUND |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
| | Six Months Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | March 31, 2023 | | | September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | |
FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 3,845,605 | | | $ | 2,903,776 | |
Net realized gain (loss) from security transactions | | | 6,075,737 | | | | (16,254,860 | ) |
Distributions of capital gains from underlying investment companies | | | 141,703 | | | | — | |
Net change in appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 1,458,565 | | | | (2,586,669 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 11,521,610 | | | | (15,937,753 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS | | | | | | | | |
From distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (49,631 | ) | | | (134,018 | ) |
Class C | | | (19,375 | ) | | | (44,386 | ) |
Investor Class | | | (41,149 | ) | | | (154,050 | ) |
Instl Class | | | (3,792,723 | ) | | | (11,403,110 | ) |
Special Shares | | | (3,600 | ) | | | (15,589 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders | | | (3,906,478 | ) | | | (11,751,153 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
FROM SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 1,183,223 | | | | 1,661,106 | |
Class C | | | 2,254,486 | | | | 494,000 | |
Investor Class | | | 1,036,700 | | | | 892,059 | |
Instl Class | | | 85,359,034 | | | | 149,594,996 | |
Special Shares | | | 595 | | | | 2,762 | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 49,623 | | | | 133,861 | |
Class C | | | 19,375 | | | | 44,386 | |
Investor Class | | | 41,056 | | | | 153,678 | |
Instl Class | | | 3,649,726 | | | | 10,905,850 | |
Special Shares | | | 3,600 | | | | 15,588 | |
Payments for shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (516,187 | ) | | | (248,674 | ) |
Class C | | | (499,883 | ) | | | (136,256 | ) |
Investor Class | | | (908,403 | ) | | | (907,701 | ) |
Instl Class | | | (58,818,908 | ) | | | (112,487,708 | ) |
Special Shares | | | (3,653 | ) | | | (129,189 | ) |
Net increase in net assets resulting from shares of beneficial interest | | | 32,850,384 | | | | 49,988,758 | |
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TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | | | 40,465,516 | | | | 22,299,852 | |
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NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 313,488,961 | | | | 291,189,109 | |
End of Period | | $ | 353,954,477 | | | $ | 313,488,961 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL MUNICIPAL FUND |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (Continued) |
| | Six Months Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | March 31, 2023 | | | September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | |
SHARE ACTIVITY | | | | | | | | |
Class A: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 46,565 | | | | 64,587 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 1,958 | | | | 5,106 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (20,342 | ) | | | (9,514 | ) |
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | 28,181 | | | | 60,179 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Class C: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 89,103 | | | | 19,459 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 772 | | | | 1,701 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (19,893 | ) | | | (5,233 | ) |
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | 69,982 | | | | 15,927 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Investor Class: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 40,712 | | | | 34,936 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 1,621 | | | | 5,854 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (36,011 | ) | | | (35,318 | ) |
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | 6,322 | | | | 5,472 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Instl Class: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 3,366,102 | | | | 5,815,175 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 144,351 | | | | 417,241 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (2,320,111 | ) | | | (4,390,890 | ) |
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | 1,190,342 | | | | 1,841,526 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Special Shares: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 23 | | | | 105 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 142 | | | | 593 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (144 | ) | | | (5,159 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | 21 | | | | (4,461 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL BOND FUND |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
| | Six Months Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | March 31, 2023 | | | September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | |
FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 45,703,390 | | | $ | 12,838,410 | |
Net realized loss from security transactions | | | (12,463,873 | ) | | | (82,158,261 | ) |
Distributions of capital gains from underlying investment companies | | | 1,194 | | | | 21,305 | |
Net change in appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 1,482,540 | | | | (50,987,714 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 34,723,251 | | | | (120,286,260 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS | | | | | | | | |
From distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (477,155 | ) | | | (76,940 | ) |
Class C | | | (428,172 | ) | | | (61,880 | ) |
Investor Class | | | (338,963 | ) | | | (83,103 | ) |
Instl Class | | | (45,020,736 | ) | | | (12,134,712 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders | | | (46,265,026 | ) | | | (12,356,635 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
FROM SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 892,599 | | | | 16,839,209 | |
Class C | | | 6,227,135 | | | | 9,093,521 | |
Investor Class | | | 4,895,025 | | | | 10,686,917 | |
Instl Class | | | 433,783,081 | | | | 1,040,458,590 | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 474,853 | | | | 76,323 | |
Class C | | | 425,744 | | | | 61,562 | |
Investor Class | | | 326,667 | | | | 73,716 | |
Instl Class | | | 44,420,177 | | | | 11,885,671 | |
Payments for shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (1,117,370 | ) | | | (5,863,460 | ) |
Class C | | | (3,441,155 | ) | | | (8,797,668 | ) |
Investor Class | | | (8,784,223 | ) | | | (10,925,097 | ) |
Instl Class | | | (728,454,142 | ) | | | (712,754,359 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from shares of beneficial interest | | | (250,351,609 | ) | | | 350,834,925 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | (261,893,384 | ) | | | 218,192,030 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 2,112,993,896 | | | | 1,894,801,866 | |
End of Period | | $ | 1,851,100,512 | | | $ | 2,112,993,896 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL BOND FUND |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (Continued) |
| | Six Months Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | March 31, 2023 | | | September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | |
SHARE ACTIVITY | | | | | | | | |
Class A: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 34,382 | | | | 633,823 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 18,535 | | | | 2,836 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (43,326 | ) | | | (220,755 | ) |
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | 9,591 | | | | 415,904 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Class C: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 241,751 | | | | 337,966 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 16,750 | | | | 2,265 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (133,899 | ) | | | (333,412 | ) |
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | 124,602 | | | | 6,819 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Investor Class: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 188,740 | | | | 402,299 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 12,757 | | | | 2,721 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (336,160 | ) | | | (412,889 | ) |
Net decrease in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | (134,663 | ) | | | (7,869 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Instl Class: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 16,676,987 | | | | 39,137,604 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 1,729,325 | | | | 440,707 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (27,702,661 | ) | | | (26,831,999 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | (9,296,349 | ) | | | 12,746,312 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL RISK SPECTRUM 50 FUND |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
| | Six Months Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | March 31, 2023 | | | September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | |
FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 3,162,368 | | | $ | 1,807,459 | |
Net realized loss from security transactions | | | (10,955,039 | ) | | | (21,863,431 | ) |
Distributions of capital gains from underlying investment companies | | | 1,137 | | | | 86,664 | |
Net change in appreciation of investments | | | 2,465,766 | | | | 2,358,303 | |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (5,325,768 | ) | | | (17,611,005 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS | | | | | | | | |
From distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (2,235 | ) | | | (4,998 | ) |
Class C | | | (410 | ) | | | (105 | ) |
Investor Class | | | (24,481 | ) | | | (12,162 | ) |
Instl Class | | | (2,912,897 | ) | | | (1,795,214 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders | | | (2,940,023 | ) | | | (1,886,472 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
FROM SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | 968,862 | |
Class C | | | 77,000 | | | | 17,000 | |
Investor Class | | | 4,426,744 | | | | 395,750 | |
Instl Class | | | 362,181,589 | | | | 88,203,858 | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 2,234 | | | | 5,209 | |
Class C | | | 410 | | | | 110 | |
Investor Class | | | 23,089 | | | | 12,568 | |
Instl Class | | | 2,888,303 | | | | 1,862,705 | |
Payments for shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (417,114 | ) | | | (615,174 | ) |
Investor Class | | | (287,680 | ) | | | (225,332 | ) |
Instl Class | | | (48,374,925 | ) | | | (41,819,050 | ) |
Net increase in net assets resulting from shares of beneficial interest | | | 320,519,650 | | | | 48,806,506 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | | | 312,253,859 | | | | 29,309,029 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 165,271,020 | | | | 135,961,991 | |
End of Period | | $ | 477,524,879 | | | $ | 165,271,020 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL RISK SPECTRUM 50 FUND |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (Continued) |
| | Six Months Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | March 31, 2023 | | | September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | |
SHARE ACTIVITY | | | | | | | | |
Class A: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 1 | | | | 41,140 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 102 | | | | 224 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (19,222 | ) | | | (26,859 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | (19,119 | ) | | | 14,505 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Class C: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 3,436 | | | | 763 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 19 | | | | 5 | |
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | 3,455 | | | | 768 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Investor Class: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 194,427 | | | | 16,913 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 1,054 | | | | 534 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (13,063 | ) | | | (9,344 | ) |
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | 182,418 | | | | 8,103 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Instl Class: | | | | | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 15,880,405 | | | | 3,768,440 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 131,784 | | | | 79,918 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (2,187,572 | ) | | | (1,777,418 | ) |
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | 13,824,617 | | | | 2,070,940 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL RISK SPECTRUM 30 FUND |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
| | Six Months Ended | |
| | March 31, 2023 * | |
| | (Unaudited) | |
FROM OPERATIONS | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 682,447 | |
Net realized loss from security transactions | | | (308,867 | ) |
Distributions of capital gains from underlying investment companies | | | 11,527 | |
Net change in appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 420,923 | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 806,030 | |
| | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS | | | | |
From distributable earnings: | | | | |
Investor Class | | | (0 | ) + |
Instl Class | | | (662,119 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders | | | (662,119 | ) |
| | | | |
FROM SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold: | | | | |
Investor Class | | | 25 | |
Instl Class | | | 45,946,497 | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions: | | | | |
Investor Class | | | 0 | + |
Instl Class | | | 662,119 | |
Payments for shares redeemed: | | | | |
Instl Class | | | (5,175,515 | ) |
Net increase in net assets resulting from shares of beneficial interest | | | 41,433,126 | |
| | | | |
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | | | 41,577,037 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | — | |
End of Period | | $ | 41,577,037 | |
| | | | |
SHARE ACTIVITY | | | | |
Investor Class: | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 1 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | — | ++ |
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | 1 | |
| | | | |
Instl Class: | | | | |
Shares Sold | | | 1,837,439 | |
Shares Reinvested | | | 26,495 | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (204,384 | ) |
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | 1,659,550 | |
| | | | |
| * | Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 30 Fund commenced operations on September 30, 2022. |
| + | Amount represented is less than $0.50. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL ALL ASSET FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | March 31, | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2023 | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
Class A Shares | | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 21.64 | | | $ | 23.90 | | | $ | 23.28 | | | $ | 23.11 | | | $ | 22.95 | | | $ | 23.41 | |
Activity from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (1)(4)(5) | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.59 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (2.16 | ) | | | 0.62 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.16 | | | | (0.44 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.24 | | | | (2.00 | ) | | | 1.26 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 0.15 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Return of capital | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.00 | ) (6) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 21.53 | | | $ | 21.64 | | | $ | 23.90 | | | $ | 23.28 | | | $ | 23.11 | | | $ | 22.95 | |
Total return (2) | | | 1.12 | % (8) | | | (8.45 | )% | | | 5.46 | % | | | 2.41 | % | | | 2.59 | % | | | 0.65 | % |
Net assets, at end of period (000s) | | $ | 20,571 | | | $ | 22,613 | | | $ | 28,943 | | | $ | 31,880 | | | $ | 34,599 | | | $ | 36,946 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (3)(4)(7) | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.74 | % | | | 1.73 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (4)(7) | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.74 | % | | | 1.73 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (4)(5)(7) | | | 3.24 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 2.66 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.83 | % | | | 2.52 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 177 | % (8) | | | 292 | % | | | 159 | % | | | 310 | % | | | 320 | % | | | 153 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year. |
| (2) | Total returns shown exclude the effect of applicable sales charges, and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. |
| (3) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser. |
| (4) | Does not include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (5) | Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (7) | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL ALL ASSET FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | March 31, | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2023 | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
Class C Shares | | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 21.74 | | | $ | 24.07 | | | $ | 23.44 | | | $ | 23.30 | | | $ | 23.13 | | | $ | 23.59 | |
Activity from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) (1)(4)(5) | | | 0.27 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.42 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (2.16 | ) | | | 0.62 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.17 | | | | (0.44 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.15 | | | | (2.17 | ) | | | 1.09 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.42 | | | | (0.02 | ) |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Return of capital | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.00 | ) (6) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 21.62 | (8) | | $ | 21.74 | | | $ | 24.07 | | | $ | 23.44 | | | $ | 23.30 | | | $ | 23.13 | |
Total return (2) | | | 0.68 | % | | | (9.10 | )% | | | 4.63 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.83 | % | | | (0.11 | )% |
Net assets, at end of period (000s) | | $ | 34,961 | | | $ | 38,104 | | | $ | 47,185 | | | $ | 48,432 | | | $ | 52,649 | | | $ | 61,939 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (3)(4)(7) | | | 2.44 | % | | | 2.45 | % | | | 2.44 | % | | | 2.45 | % | | | 2.49 | % | | | 2.48 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (4)(7) | | | 2.44 | % | | | 2.45 | % | | | 2.44 | % | | | 2.45 | % | | | 2.49 | % | | | 2.48 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (4)(5)(7) | | | 2.48 | % | | | (0.05 | )% | | | 1.92 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | 1.07 | % | | | 1.77 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 177 | % (8) | | | 292 | % | | | 159 | % | | | 310 | % | | | 320 | % | | | 153 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year. |
| (2) | Total returns shown assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. |
| (3) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser. |
| (4) | Does not include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (5) | Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (7) | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL ALL ASSET FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | March 31, | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2023 | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
Investor Class | | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 21.60 | | | $ | 23.85 | | | $ | 23.22 | | | $ | 23.08 | | | $ | 22.91 | | | $ | 23.38 | |
Activity from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (1)(4)(5) | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.57 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (2.15 | ) | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.18 | | | | (0.43 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.23 | | | | (1.99 | ) | | | 1.27 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 0.14 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Return of capital | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.00 | ) (6) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 21.48 | | | $ | 21.60 | | | $ | 23.85 | | | $ | 23.22 | | | $ | 23.08 | | | $ | 22.91 | |
Total return (2) | | | 1.07 | % (8) | | | (8.43 | )% | | | 5.47 | % | | | 2.33 | % | | | 2.63 | % | | | 0.60 | % |
Net assets, at end of period (000s) | | $ | 9,492 | | | $ | 11,267 | | | $ | 15,643 | | | $ | 16,479 | | | $ | 15,425 | | | $ | 19,760 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (3)(4)(7) | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.74 | % | | | 1.73 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (4)(7) | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.74 | % | | | 1.73 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (4)(5)(7) | | | 3.18 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 2.68 | % | | | 1.44 | % | | | 1.83 | % | | | 2.46 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 177 | % (8) | | | 292 | % | | | 159 | % | | | 310 | % | | | 320 | % | | | 153 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year. |
| (2) | Total returns shown assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. |
| (3) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser. |
| (4) | Does not include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (5) | Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (7) | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL ALL ASSET FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | March 31, | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2023 | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
Instl Class | | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 21.46 | | | $ | 23.68 | | | $ | 23.08 | | | $ | 22.91 | | | $ | 22.75 | | | $ | 23.22 | |
Activity from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (1)(4)(5) | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.64 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (2.13 | ) | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.17 | | | | (0.44 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.25 | | | | (1.92 | ) | | | 1.30 | | | | 0.62 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.20 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.70 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.67 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Return of capital | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.00 | ) (6) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.70 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.67 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 21.34 | | | $ | 21.46 | | | $ | 23.68 | | | $ | 23.08 | | | $ | 22.91 | | | $ | 22.75 | |
Total return (2) | | | 1.21 | % (8) | | | (8.18 | )% | | | 5.64 | % | | | 2.73 | % | | | 2.87 | % | | | 0.86 | % |
Net assets, at end of period (000s) | | $ | 765,341 | | | $ | 783,341 | | | $ | 765,643 | | | $ | 595,260 | | | $ | 486,871 | | | $ | 442,358 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (3)(4)(7) | | | 1.44 | % | | | 1.45 | % | | | 1.44 | % | | | 1.45 | % | | | 1.49 | % | | | 1.48 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (4)(7) | | | 1.44 | % | | | 1.45 | % | | | 1.44 | % | | | 1.45 | % | | | 1.49 | % | | | 1.48 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (4)(5)(7) | | | 3.49 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 2.95 | % | | | 1.67 | % | | | 2.08 | % | | | 2.77 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 177 | % (8) | | | 292 | % | | | 159 | % | | | 310 | % | | | 320 | % | | | 153 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year. |
| (2) | Total returns shown assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. |
| (3) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser. |
| (4) | Does not include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (5) | Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (7) | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL ALL ASSET FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | March 31, | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2023 | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
Class A1 Shares | | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 21.87 | | | $ | 24.15 | | | $ | 23.52 | | | $ | 23.35 | | | $ | 23.18 | | | $ | 23.65 | |
Activity from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (1)(4)(5) | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.56 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (2.17 | ) | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.18 | | | | (0.45 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.22 | | | | (2.04 | ) | | | 1.23 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 0.11 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Return of capital | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.00 | ) (6) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 21.75 | | | $ | 21.87 | | | $ | 24.15 | | | $ | 23.52 | | | $ | 23.35 | | | $ | 23.18 | |
Total return (2) | | | 0.99 | % (8) | | | (8.54 | )% | | | 5.25 | % | | | 2.26 | % | | | 2.45 | % | | | 0.47 | % |
Net assets, at end of period (000s) | | $ | 3,606 | | | $ | 3,303 | | | $ | 3,400 | | | $ | 3,246 | | | $ | 3,506 | | | $ | 3,802 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (3)(4)(7) | | | 1.84 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.84 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 1.88 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (4)(7) | | | 1.84 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.84 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 1.88 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (4)(5)(7) | | | 3.02 | % | | | 0.54 | % | | | 2.48 | % | �� | | 1.36 | % | | | 1.67 | % | | | 2.38 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 177 | % (8) | | | 292 | % | | | 159 | % | | | 310 | % | | | 320 | % | | | 153 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year. |
| (2) | Total returns shown exclude the effect of applicable sales charges (Class A1) and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions, if any. |
| (3) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser. |
| (4) | Does not include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (5) | Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (7) | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL ALL ASSET FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | March 31, | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2023 | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
Class I1 Shares | | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 21.77 | | | $ | 24.05 | | | $ | 23.43 | | | $ | 23.26 | | | $ | 23.08 | | | $ | 23.54 | |
Activity from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (1)(4)(5) | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.52 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (2.18 | ) | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.19 | | | | (0.41 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.22 | | | | (2.05 | ) | | | 1.23 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.57 | | | | 0.11 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Return of capital | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.00 | ) (6) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 21.65 | | | $ | 21.77 | | | $ | 24.05 | | | $ | 23.43 | | | $ | 23.26 | | | $ | 23.08 | |
Total return (2) | | | 0.99 | % (8) | | | (8.59 | )% | | | 5.24 | % | | | 2.27 | % | | | 2.50 | % | | | 0.45 | % |
Net assets, at end of period (000s) | | $ | 7,818 | | | $ | 7,656 | | | $ | 9,170 | | | $ | 3,172 | | | $ | 3,950 | | | $ | 5,899 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (3)(4)(7) | | | 1.84 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.84 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 1.88 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (4)(7) | | | 1.84 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.84 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 1.88 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (4)(5)(7) | | | 3.06 | % | | | 0.54 | % | | | 2.45 | % | | | 1.32 | % | | | 1.68 | % | | | 2.20 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 177 | % (8) | �� | | 292 | % | | | 159 | % | | | 310 | % | | | 320 | % | | | 153 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year. |
| (2) | Total returns shown assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions, if any. |
| (3) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser. |
| (4) | Does not include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (5) | Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (7) | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL CORE INCOME FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | March 31, | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2023 | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
Class A Shares | | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 20.24 | | | $ | 21.91 | | | $ | 21.50 | | | $ | 21.51 | | | $ | 20.96 | | | $ | 21.44 | |
Activity from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (1)(4)(5) | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.62 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (1.65 | ) | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.00 | (6) | | | 0.56 | | | | (0.51 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.06 | | | | (1.41 | ) | | | 1.01 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 0.11 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.00 | ) (6) | | | — | | | | — | |
Return of capital | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 19.99 | | | $ | 20.24 | | | $ | 21.91 | | | $ | 21.50 | | | $ | 21.51 | | | $ | 20.96 | |
Total return (2) | | | 0.25 | % (10) | | | (6.50 | )% | | | 4.71 | % | | | 2.48 | % | | | 5.21 | % | | | 0.53 | % |
Net assets, at end of period (000s) | | $ | 47,087 | | | $ | 49,885 | | | $ | 61,843 | | | $ | 69,753 | | | $ | 64,244 | | | $ | 75,143 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (3)(4)(9) | | | 1.34 | % (8) | | | 1.34 | % (8) | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.36 | % | | | 1.36 | % | | | 1.35 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (4)(9) | | | 1.35 | % (7) | | | 1.35 | % (7) | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.35 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (4)(5)(9) | | | 3.05 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 2.65 | % | | | 2.47 | % | | | 2.45 | % | | | 2.91 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 260 | % (10) | | | 281 | % | | | 117 | % | | | 294 | % | | | 221 | % | | | 131 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year. |
| (2) | Total returns shown exclude the effect of applicable sales charges and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. |
| (3) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser. |
| (4) | Does not include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (5) | Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (7) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets after adviser recapture of waived fees from the prior period. |
| (8) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets before adviser recapture of waived/reimbursed fees from the prior period. |
| (9) | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL CORE INCOME FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | March 31, | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2023 | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
Class C Shares | | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 20.14 | | | $ | 21.85 | | | $ | 21.44 | | | $ | 21.45 | | | $ | 20.91 | | | $ | 21.39 | |
Activity from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (1)(4)(5) | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.44 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.49 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (1.66 | ) | | | 0.44 | | | | 0.00 | (6) | | | 0.55 | | | | (0.50 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (1.54 | ) | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.94 | | | | (0.01 | ) |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.00 | ) (6) | | | — | | | | — | |
Return of capital | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 19.89 | | | $ | 20.14 | | | $ | 21.85 | | | $ | 21.44 | | | $ | 21.45 | | | $ | 20.91 | |
Total return (2) | | | (0.05 | )% (10) | | | (7.07 | )% | | | 4.12 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | 4.56 | % | | | (0.06 | )% |
Net assets, at end of period (000s) | | $ | 134,269 | | | $ | 149,452 | | | $ | 176,858 | | | $ | 142,722 | | | $ | 130,746 | | | $ | 129,749 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (3)(4)(9) | | | 1.94 | % (8) | | | 1.94 | % (8) | | | 1.94 | % | | | 1.96 | % | | | 1.96 | % | | | 1.96 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (4)(9) | | | 1.94 | % (7) | | | 1.95 | % (7) | | | 1.94 | % | | | 1.95 | % | | | 1.95 | % | | | 1.95 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (4)(5)(9) | | | 2.47 | % | | | 0.54 | % | | | 2.00 | % | | | 1.87 | % | | | 1.84 | % | | | 2.34 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 260 | % (10) | | | 281 | % | | | 117 | % | | | 294 | % | | | 221 | % | | | 131 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year. |
| (2) | Total returns shown assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. |
| (3) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser. |
| (4) | Does not include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (5) | Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (7) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets after adviser recapture of waived fees from the prior period. |
| (8) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets before adviser recapture of waived/reimbursed fees from the prior period. |
| (9) | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL CORE INCOME FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | March 31, | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2023 | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
Investor Class | | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 20.27 | | | $ | 21.95 | | | $ | 21.54 | | | $ | 21.54 | | | $ | 20.99 | | | $ | 21.47 | |
Activity from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (1)(4)(5) | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.63 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (1.66 | ) | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.56 | | | | (0.52 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.06 | | | | (1.42 | ) | | | 1.01 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 0.11 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.00 | ) (6) | | | — | | | | — | |
Return of capital | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 20.03 | | | $ | 20.27 | | | $ | 21.95 | | | $ | 21.54 | | | $ | 21.54 | | | $ | 20.99 | |
Total return (2) | | | 0.30 | % (10) | | | (6.53 | )% | | | 4.70 | % | | | 2.53 | % | | | 5.19 | % | | | 0.52 | % |
Net assets, at end of period (000s) | | $ | 70,370 | | | $ | 67,463 | | | $ | 80,457 | | | $ | 77,540 | | | $ | 68,005 | | | $ | 85,844 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (3)(4)(9) | | | 1.34 | % (8) | | | 1.34 | % (8) | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.36 | % | | | 1.36 | % | | | 1.35 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (4)(9) | | | 1.35 | % (7) | | | 1.35 | % (7) | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.35 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (4)(5)(9) | | | 3.05 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 2.64 | % | | | 2.48 | % | | | 2.44 | % | | | 2.95 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 260 | % (10) | | | 281 | % | | | 117 | % | | | 294 | % | | | 221 | % | | | 131 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year. |
| (2) | Total returns shown assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. |
| (3) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser. |
| (4) | Does not include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (5) | Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (7) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets after adviser recapture of waived fees from the prior period. |
| (8) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets before adviser recapture of waived/reimbursed fees from the prior period. |
| (9) | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL CORE INCOME FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | March 31, | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2023 | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
Instl Class | | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 20.15 | | | $ | 21.81 | | | $ | 21.40 | | | $ | 21.41 | | | $ | 20.87 | | | $ | 21.35 | |
Activity from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (1)(4)(5) | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.66 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 0.70 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (1.64 | ) | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.56 | | | | (0.50 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.10 | | | | (1.32 | ) | | | 1.09 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 0.20 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.68 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (0.68 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.00 | ) (6) | | | — | | | | — | |
Return of capital | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.68 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (0.68 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 19.90 | | | $ | 20.15 | | | $ | 21.81 | | | $ | 21.40 | | | $ | 21.41 | | | $ | 20.87 | |
Total return (2) | | | 0.45 | % (8) | | | (6.12 | )% | | | 5.15 | % | | | 2.90 | % | | | 5.61 | % | | | 0.94 | % |
Net assets, at end of period (000s) | | $ | 1,891,616 | | | $ | 1,674,803 | | | $ | 1,571,623 | | | $ | 1,345,504 | | | $ | 1,018,078 | | | $ | 828,171 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (3)(4)(7) | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.96 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (4)(7) | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.96 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (4)(5)(7) | | | 3.46 | % | | | 1.51 | % | | | 3.01 | % | | | 2.82 | % | | | 2.83 | % | | | 3.33 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 260 | % (8) | | | 281 | % | | | 117 | % | | | 294 | % | | | 221 | % | | | 131 | % |
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| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year. |
| (2) | Total returns shown assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. |
| (3) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser. |
| (4) | Does not include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (5) | Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (7) | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL MUNICIPAL FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | March 31, | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Period Ended | |
| | 2023 | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
Class A Shares | | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 (1) | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 24.79 | | | $ | 27.16 | | | $ | 25.93 | | | $ | 26.42 | | | $ | 25.00 | |
Activity from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (2)(5)(6) | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 0.48 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 0.61 | | | | (1.58 | ) | | | 1.21 | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | 1.31 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.87 | | | | (1.38 | ) | | | 1.76 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 1.79 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.99 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 25.40 | | | $ | 24.79 | | | $ | 27.16 | | | $ | 25.93 | | | $ | 26.42 | |
Total return (3) | | | 3.52 | % (8) | | | (5.27 | )% | | | 6.88 | % | | | 0.46 | % | | | 7.20 | % (8) |
Net assets, at end of period (000s) | | $ | 5,410 | | | $ | 4,582 | | | $ | 3,384 | | | $ | 2,659 | | | $ | 1,616 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (4)(5)(7) | | | 1.25 | % (9) | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.29 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.47 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (5)(7) | | | 1.24 | % (9) | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.23 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (5)(6)(7) | | | 2.04 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 2.04 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | 2.42 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 246 | % (8) | | | 360 | % | | | 121 | % | | | 186 | % | | | 26 | % (8) |
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| (1) | The Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund Class A shares commenced operations on December 27, 2018. |
| (2) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period. |
| (3) | Total returns shown exclude the effect of applicable sales charges and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. |
| (4) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser. |
| (5) | Does not include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (6) | Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (7) | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
| (9) | Includes 0.01% for the six months ended March 31, 2023 attributed to line of credit expense which are not subject to waiver by the Adviser. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL MUNICIPAL FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
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Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | March 31, | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Period Ended | |
| | 2023 | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
Class C Shares | | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 (1) | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 24.55 | | | $ | 26.99 | | | $ | 25.80 | | | $ | 26.33 | | | $ | 26.44 | |
Activity from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (2)(5)(6) | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.02 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 0.59 | | | | (1.56 | ) | | | 1.22 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.76 | | | | (1.55 | ) | | | 1.54 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | — | |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 25.13 | | | $ | 24.55 | | | $ | 26.99 | | | $ | 25.80 | | | $ | 26.33 | |
Total return (3) | | | 3.09 | % (9) | | | (5.92 | )% | | | 6.05 | % | | | (0.21 | )% | | | (0.42 | )% (9) |
Net assets, at end of period (000s) | | $ | 3,325 | | | $ | 1,529 | | | $ | 1,252 | | | $ | 386 | | | $ | 26 | (7) |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (4)(5)(8) | | | 1.99 | %(10) | | | 2.01 | % | | | 2.04 | % | | | 2.10 | % | | | 2.22 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (5)(8) | | | 1.99 | %(10) | | | 1.98 | % | | | 1.98 | % | | | 1.98 | % | | | 1.98 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (5)(6)(8) | | | 1.35 | % | | | 0.04 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.36 | % | | | 1.37 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 246 | % (9) | | | 360 | % | | | 121 | % | | | 186 | % | | | 26 | % (9) |
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| (1) | The Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund Class C shares commenced operations on September 10, 2019. |
| (2) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period. |
| (3) | Total returns shown assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. |
| (4) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser. |
| (5) | Does not include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (6) | Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (8) | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
| (10) | Includes 0.01% for the six months ended March 31, 2023 attributed to line of credit expense which are not subject to waiver by the Adviser. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL MUNICIPAL FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | March 31, | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Period Ended | |
| | 2023 | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
Investor Class Shares | | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 (1) | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 24.76 | | | $ | 27.14 | | | $ | 25.92 | | | $ | 26.33 | | | $ | 25.00 | |
Activity from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (2)(5)(6) | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.42 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 0.60 | | | | (1.57 | ) | | | 1.21 | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | 1.28 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.85 | | | | (1.42 | ) | | | 1.72 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 1.70 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.96 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 25.37 | | | $ | 24.76 | | | $ | 27.14 | | | $ | 25.92 | | | $ | 26.33 | |
Total return (3) | | | 3.44 | % (8) | | | (5.38 | )% | | | 6.66 | % | | | 0.30 | % | | | 6.85 | % (8) |
Net assets, at end of period (000s) | | $ | 4,391 | | | $ | 4,129 | | | $ | 4,377 | | | $ | 2,465 | | | $ | 94 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (4)(5)(7) | | | 1.40 | %(9) | | | 1.41 | % | | | 1.44 | % | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.62 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (5)(7) | | | 1.39 | %(9) | | | 1.38 | % | | | 1.38 | % | | | 1.38 | % | | | 1.38 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (5)(6)(7) | | | 1.92 | % | | | 0.59 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 1.86 | % | | | 2.17 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 246 | % (8) | | | 360 | % | | | 121 | % | | | 186 | % | | | 26 | % (8) |
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| (1) | The Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund Investor Class shares commenced operations on December 27, 2018. |
| (2) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period. |
| (3) | Total returns shown assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. |
| (4) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser. |
| (5) | Does not include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (6) | Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (7) | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
| (9) | Includes 0.01% for the six months ended March 31, 2023 attributed to line of credit expense which are not subject to waiver by the Adviser. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL MUNICIPAL FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | March 31, | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Period Ended | |
| | 2023 | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
Instl Class Shares | | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 (1) | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 24.73 | | | $ | 27.07 | | | $ | 25.85 | | | $ | 26.35 | | | $ | 25.00 | |
Activity from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (2)(5)(6) | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.49 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 0.61 | | | | (1.57 | ) | | | 1.22 | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | 1.30 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.90 | | | | (1.32 | ) | | | 1.82 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 1.79 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.66 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (1.02 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.69 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 25.34 | | | $ | 24.73 | | | $ | 27.07 | | | $ | 25.85 | | | $ | 26.35 | |
Total return (3) | | | 3.66 | % (8) | | | (5.04 | )% | | | 7.06 | % | | | 0.71 | % | | | 7.20 | % (8) |
Net assets, at end of period (000s) | | $ | 340,527 | | | $ | 302,954 | | | $ | 281,733 | | | $ | 196,579 | | | $ | 120,105 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (4)(5)(7) | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.22 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (5)(7) | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.02 | % | | | 0.98 | % | | | 0.98 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (5)(6)(7) | | | 2.30 | % | | | 0.96 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | 2.47 | % | | | 2.52 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 246 | % (8) | | | 360 | % | | | 121 | % | | | 186 | % | | | 26 | % (8) |
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| (1) | The Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund Instl Class shares commenced operations on December 27, 2018. |
| (2) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period. |
| (3) | Total returns shown assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. |
| (4) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser. |
| (5) | Does not include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (6) | Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (7) | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL MUNICIPAL FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | March 31, | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Period Ended | |
| | 2023 | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
Special Class Shares | | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 (1) | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 24.84 | | | $ | 27.11 | | | $ | 25.88 | | | $ | 26.37 | | | $ | 25.00 | |
Activity from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (2)(5)(6) | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.53 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 0.61 | | | | (1.57 | ) | | | 1.21 | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | 1.29 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.91 | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | 1.85 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 1.82 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.97 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (0.70 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 25.45 | | | $ | 24.84 | | | $ | 27.11 | | | $ | 25.88 | | | $ | 26.37 | |
Total return (3) | | | 3.68 | % (8) | | | (4.96 | )% | | | 7.19 | % | | | 0.81 | % | | | 7.33 | % (8) |
Net assets, at end of period (000s) | | $ | 303 | | | $ | 295 | | | $ | 443 | | | $ | 339 | | | $ | 382 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (4)(5)(7) | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | 1.16 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (5)(7) | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.92 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (5)(6)(7) | | | 2.39 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | 2.36 | % | | | 2.73 | % | | | 2.68 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 246 | % (8) | | | 360 | % | | | 121 | % | | | 186 | % | | | 26 | % (8) |
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| (1) | The Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund Special shares commenced operations on December 27, 2018. |
| (2) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period. |
| (3) | Total returns shown assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. |
| (4) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser. |
| (5) | Does not include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (6) | Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (7) | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL BOND FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | |
| | March 31, | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Period Ended | |
| | 2023 | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
Class A Shares | | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 (1) | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 25.90 | | | $ | 27.74 | | | $ | 27.83 | | | $ | 25.00 | |
Activity from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (2)(5)(6) | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.76 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (1.81 | ) | | | 1.09 | | | | 2.82 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.27 | | | | (1.70 | ) | | | 1.93 | | | | 3.58 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.56 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.75 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.24 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.56 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (2.02 | ) | | | (0.75 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 25.61 | | | $ | 25.90 | | | $ | 27.74 | | | $ | 27.83 | |
Total return (3) | | | 1.05 | % (8) | | | (6.15 | )% | | | 7.15 | % | | | 14.50 | % (8) |
Net assets, at end of period (000s) | | $ | 22,078 | | | $ | 22,076 | | | $ | 12,105 | | | $ | 4,721 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (4)(5)(7) | | | 1.49 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.49 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (5)(7) | | | 1.49 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.49 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (5)(6)(7) | | | 4.09 | % | | | 0.40 | % | | | 3.02 | % | | | 2.72 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 260 | % (8) | | | 514 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 956 | % (8) |
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| (1) | The Sierra Tactical Bond Fund Class A shares commenced operations on October 1, 2019. |
| (2) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period. |
| (3) | Total returns shown exclude the effect of applicable sales charges and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. |
| (4) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser. |
| (5) | Does not include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (6) | Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (7) | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL BOND FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | |
| | March 31, | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Period Ended | |
| | 2023 | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
Class C Shares | | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 (1) | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 25.72 | | | $ | 27.68 | | | $ | 27.81 | | | $ | 25.00 | |
Activity from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) (2)(5)(6) | | | 0.43 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.53 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (1.80 | ) | | | 1.09 | | | | 2.92 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.18 | | | | (1.89 | ) | | | 1.72 | | | | 3.45 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.24 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (1.85 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 25.43 | | | $ | 25.72 | | | $ | 27.68 | | | $ | 27.81 | |
Total return (3) | | | 0.70 | % (8) | | | (6.85 | )% | | | 6.33 | % | | | 13.97 | % (8) |
Net assets, at end of period (000s) | | $ | 24,450 | | | $ | 21,528 | | | $ | 22,977 | | | $ | 2,517 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (4)(5)(7) | | | 2.24 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | 2.24 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (5)(7) | | | 2.24 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | 2.24 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (5)(6)(7) | | | 3.33 | % | | | (0.36 | )% | | | 2.27 | % | | | 1.91 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 260 | % (8) | | | 514 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 956 | % (8) |
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| (1) | The Sierra Tactical Bond Fund Class C shares commenced operations on October 1, 2019. |
| (2) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period. |
| (3) | Total returns shown assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. |
| (4) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser. |
| (5) | Does not include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (6) | Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (7) | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL BOND FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | |
| | March 31, | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Period Ended | |
| | 2023 | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
Investor Class Shares | | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 (1) | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 25.89 | | | $ | 27.75 | | | $ | 27.84 | | | $ | 25.00 | |
Activity from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (2)(5)(6) | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.75 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (1.81 | ) | | | 1.10 | | | | 2.79 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.26 | | | | (1.74 | ) | | | 1.89 | | | | 3.54 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (0.70 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.24 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (1.98 | ) | | | (0.70 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 25.61 | | | $ | 25.89 | | | $ | 27.75 | | | $ | 27.84 | |
Total return (3) | | | 1.01 | % (8) | | | (6.29 | )% | | | 6.99 | % | | | 14.36 | % (8) |
Net assets, at end of period (000s) | | $ | 13,955 | | | $ | 17,598 | | | $ | 19,077 | | | $ | 11,594 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (4)(5)(7) | | | 1.64 | % | | | 1.63 | % | | | 1.63 | % | | | 1.64 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (5)(7) | | | 1.64 | % | | | 1.63 | % | | | 1.63 | % | | | 1.64 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (5)(6)(7) | | | 4.07 | % | | | 0.27 | % | | | 2.83 | % | | | 2.74 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 260 | % (8) | | | 514 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 956 | % (8) |
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| (1) | The Sierra Tactical Bond Fund Investor Class shares commenced operations on October 1, 2019. |
| (2) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period. |
| (3) | Total returns shown assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. |
| (4) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser. |
| (5) | Does not include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (6) | Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (7) | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL BOND FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | |
| | March 31, | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Period Ended | |
| | 2023 | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
Instl Class Shares | | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 (1) | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 25.96 | | | $ | 27.76 | | | $ | 27.85 | | | $ | 25.00 | |
Activity from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (2)(5)(6) | | | 0.57 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.83 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (1.81 | ) | | | 1.09 | | | | 2.81 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.30 | | | | (1.63 | ) | | | 2.00 | | | | 3.64 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.85 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.24 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (2.09 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 25.67 | | | $ | 25.96 | | | $ | 27.76 | | | $ | 27.85 | |
Total return (3) | | | 1.17 | % (8) | | | (5.89 | )% | | | 7.40 | % | | | 14.78 | % (8) |
Net assets, at end of period (000s) | | $ | 1,790,618 | | | $ | 2,051,793 | | | $ | 1,840,643 | | | $ | 1,027,880 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (4)(5)(7) | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.24 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (5)(7) | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.24 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (5)(6)(7) | | | 4.45 | % | | | 0.66 | % | | | 3.26 | % | | | 3.05 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 260 | % (8) | | | 514 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 956 | % (8) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (1) | The Sierra Tactical Bond Fund Instl Class shares commenced operations on October 1, 2019. |
| (2) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period. |
| (3) | Total returns shown assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. |
| (4) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser. |
| (5) | Does not include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (6) | Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (7) | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL RISK SPECTRUM 50 FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout each Period |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | |
| | March 31, | | | Year Ended | | | Period Ended | |
| | 2023 | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
Class A Shares | | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | | | 2021 (1) | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 21.69 | | | $ | 24.61 | | | $ | 25.00 | |
Activity from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (2)(5)(6) | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.24 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 0.39 | | | | (2.89 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.66 | | | | (2.69 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) |
Return of capital | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 22.10 | | | $ | 21.69 | | | $ | 24.61 | |
Total return (3) | | | 3.04 | % (8) | | | (10.99 | )% | | | (0.82 | )% (8) |
Net assets, at end of period (000s) | | $ | 202 | | | $ | 614 | | | $ | 339 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (4)(5)(7) | | | 1.55 | % (10) | | | 1.64 | % | | | 1.72 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (5)(7) | | | 1.56 | % (9) | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.56 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (5)(6)(7) | | | 2.46 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 2.72 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 178 | % (8) | | | 345 | % | | | 39 | % (8) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (1) | The Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund Class A shares commenced operations on May 26, 2021. |
| (2) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period. |
| (3) | Total returns shown exclude the effect of applicable sales charges and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. |
| (4) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser. |
| (5) | Does not include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (6) | Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (7) | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
| (9) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets after adviser recapture of waived fees from the prior period. |
| (10) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets before adviser recapture of waived/reimbursed fees from the prior period. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL RISK SPECTRUM 50 FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout each Period |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | |
| | March 31, | | | Year Ended | | | Period Ended | |
| | 2023 | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
Class C Shares | | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | | | 2021 (1) | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 21.63 | | | $ | 24.55 | | | $ | 25.00 | |
Activity from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (2)(5)(6) | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.14 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 0.42 | | | | (2.89 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.57 | | | | (2.84 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) |
Return of capital | | | — | | | | (0.00 | ) (9) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 22.02 | | | $ | 21.63 | | | $ | 24.55 | |
Total return (3) | | | 2.64 | % (8) | | | (11.58 | )% | | | (1.09 | )% (8) |
Net assets, at end of period (000s) | | $ | 119 | | | $ | 42 | | | $ | 29 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (4)(5)(7) | | | 2.28 | % (11) | | | 2.39 | % | | | 2.47 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (5)(7) | | | 2.31 | % (10) | | | 2.31 | % | | | 2.31 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (5)(6)(7) | | | 1.39 | % | | | 0.22 | % | | | 1.63 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 178 | % (8) | | | 345 | % | | | 39 | % (8) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (1) | The Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund Class C shares commenced operations on May 26, 2021. |
| (2) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period. |
| (3) | Total returns shown exclude the effect of applicable sales charges and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. |
| (4) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser. |
| (5) | Does not include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (6) | Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (7) | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
| (10) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets after adviser recapture of waived fees from the prior period. |
| (11) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets before adviser recapture of waived/reimbursed fees from the prior period. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL RISK SPECTRUM 50 FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout each Period |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | |
| | March 31, | | | Year Ended | | | Period Ended | |
| | 2023 | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
Investor Class Shares | | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | | | 2021 (1) | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 21.69 | | | $ | 24.61 | | | $ | 25.00 | |
Activity from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (2)(5)(6) | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.18 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 0.43 | | | | (2.91 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.63 | | | | (2.72 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) |
Return of capital | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 22.08 | | | $ | 21.69 | | | $ | 24.61 | |
Total return (3) | | | 2.91 | % (8) | | | (11.07 | )% | | | (0.84 | )% (8) |
Net assets, at end of period (000s) | | $ | 5,515 | | | $ | 1,460 | | | $ | 1,457 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (4)(5)(7) | | | 1.67 | % (10) | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.87 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (5)(7) | | | 1.71 | % (9) | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.71 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (5)(6)(7) | | | 1.87 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | 2.03 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 178 | % (8) | | | 345 | % | | | 39 | % (8) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (1) | The Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund Investor Class shares commenced operations on May 26, 2021. |
| (2) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period. |
| (3) | Total returns shown exclude the effect of applicable sales charges and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. |
| (4) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser. |
| (5) | Does not include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (6) | Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (7) | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
| (9) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets after adviser recapture of waived fees from the prior period. |
| (10) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets before adviser recapture of waived/reimbursed fees from the prior period. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL RISK SPECTRUM 50 FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout each Period |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | |
| | March 31, | | | Year Ended | | | Period Ended | |
| | 2023 | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
Instl Class Shares | | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | | | 2021 (1) | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 21.69 | | | $ | 24.61 | | | $ | 25.00 | |
Activity from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (2)(5)(6) | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.21 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 0.41 | | | | (2.92 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.68 | | | | (2.63 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) |
Return of capital | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 22.10 | | | $ | 21.69 | | | $ | 24.61 | |
Total return (3) | | | 3.17 | % (8) | | | (10.75 | )% | | | (0.76 | )% (8) |
Net assets, at end of period (000s) | | $ | 471,689 | | | $ | 163,155 | | | $ | 134,137 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (4)(5)(7) | | | 1.28 | % (10) | | | 1.39 | % | | | 1.47 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (5)(7) | | | 1.31 | % (9) | | | 1.31 | % | | | 1.31 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (5)(6)(7) | | | 2.37 | % | | | 1.21 | % | | | 2.32 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 178 | % (8) | | | 345 | % | | | 39 | % (8) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (1) | The Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund Instl Class shares commenced operations on May 26, 2021. |
| (2) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period. |
| (3) | Total returns shown exclude the effect of applicable sales charges and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. |
| (4) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser. |
| (5) | Does not include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (6) | Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (7) | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
| (9) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets after adviser recapture of waived fees from the prior period. |
| (10) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets before adviser recapture of waived/reimbursed fees from the prior period. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SIERRA TACTICAL RISK SPECTRUM 30 FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout each Period |
Six Months Ended March 31, 2023 (1) (Unaudited) | | Investor Class Shares | | | Instl Class Shares | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 25.00 | | | $ | 25.00 | |
Activity from investment operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (2)(5)(6) | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.40 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.04 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.44 | | | | 0.44 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 25.05 | | | $ | 25.05 | |
Total return (3)(8) | | | 1.76 | % | | | 1.76 | % |
Net assets, at end of period | | $ | 25 | (9) | | $ | 41,577 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (4)(5)(7) | | | 2.04 | % | | | 1.64 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (5)(7) | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.31 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (5)(6)(7) | | | 0.97 | % | | | 3.19 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate (8) | | | 169 | % | | | 169 | % |
| | | | | | | | |
| (1) | The Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 30 Fund Investor Class shares and Instl Class shares commenced operations on September 30, 2022. |
| (2) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period. |
| (3) | Total returns shown exclude the effect of applicable sales charges and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. |
| (4) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser. |
| (5) | Does not include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (6) | Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (7) | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
| (9) | Actual net assets, not truncated. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
THE SIERRA FUNDS |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) |
March 31, 2023 |
The Sierra Tactical All Asset Fund (“STAAF”), Sierra Tactical Core Income Fund (“STCIF”), Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund (“STMF”), Sierra Tactical Bond Fund (“STBF”), Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund (“STRSFF”) and Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 30 Fund (“STRSTF”) (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”), are each a diversified series of shares of beneficial interest of Northern Lights Fund Trust (the “Trust”), a statutory trust organized under the laws of the State of Delaware on January 19, 2005, and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-ended management investment company. STAAF’s two investment objectives are to provide long-term total return (the combination of yield and net price gains from underlying funds) and to limit volatility and downside risk. STCIF’s two investment objectives are to provide total return (with income contributing a significant part) and to limit volatility and downside risk. STMF’s investment objective is to seek total return, including tax-free income from the dividends of underlying municipal bond funds, while seeking to limit downside risk. STBF’s two investment objectives are to provide total return (with income contributing a significant part) and to limit volatility and downside risk. STRSFF’s two investment objectives are to provide total return (the combination of yield and net price gains from the underlying funds) and to limit volatility and downside risk. STRSTF’s two investment objectives are to provide total investment return and to limit volatility and downside risk. The Funds pursue their investment objectives by investing in a broadly diversified portfolio consisting of open-end and/or closed-end investment companies, including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”).
STAAF, STCIF, STMF, STBF and STRSFF currently offer Class A, Class C, Investor Class, and Instl Class with STAAF also offering Class A1 and Class I1, and STMF also offering Special Class Shares. STRSTF currently offers Investor Class and Instl Class Shares. Class C, Investor Class, Instl Class, Special Shares and Class I1 shares are offered at net asset value (“NAV”). The Trust suspended the sale of Class Y shares for STAAF. Effective July 26, 2019, the Trust suspended the sale of Class Y shares and existing Class Y shares have been converted into Instl Class shares for STCIF. Class A and Class A1 shares are offered at NAV plus a maximum sales charge of 3.75%. Each class represents an interest in the same assets of the respective Fund and classes are identical except for differences in their sales charge structures, minimum investment amounts and ongoing service and distribution charges. All classes of shares have equal voting privileges except that each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to its service and/or distribution plans. 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.
| 2. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in 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
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estimates. Each Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows 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. 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 which 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”. A Fund may fair value a particular bond if the adviser does not believe that the round lot value provided by the independent pricing service reflects fair value of the Fund’s holding. Short-term debt obligations having 60 days or less remaining until maturity, at time of purchase, may be valued at amortized cost.
Valuation of Fund of Funds – The Funds may invest in portfolios of open-end or closed-end investment companies (the “underlying funds”). Underlying open-end investment companies are valued at their respective NAV 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 a Fund will not change.
The 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 the Adviser as its valuation designee (the “Valuation Designee”). The Board 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 the Valuation Designee in determining a security-specific fair value. The Board is responsible for reviewing and approving fair value methodologies utilized by the Valuation Designee, which approval shall be based upon whether the Valuation Designee followed the valuation procedures established by the Board.
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Fair Valuation Process – The applicable investments are valued by the Valuation Designee pursuant to valuation procedures established by the Board. 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 Valuation Designee, the prices or values available do not represent the fair value of the instrument; factors which may cause the Valuation Designee 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; and (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 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 a current bid from such independent dealers or other independent parties is unavailable, the Valuation Designee 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 Fund’s 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.
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Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Funds’ own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.
The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.
The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
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 March 31, 2023 for the Funds’ assets measured at fair value:
Sierra Tactical All Asset Fund | |
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Assets* | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | $ | 277,527,932 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 277,527,932 | |
Open End Funds | | | 263,160,043 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 263,160,043 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 314,640,549 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 314,640,549 | |
Total | | $ | 855,328,524 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 855,328,524 | |
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Sierra Tactical Core Income Fund | |
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Assets* | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Exchange Traded Funds | | $ | 471,275,333 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 471,275,333 | |
Open End Funds | | | 758,666,306 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 758,666,306 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 955,194,577 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 955,194,577 | |
Total | | $ | 2,185,136,216 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,185,136,216 | |
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Assets* | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Open End Funds | | $ | 144,600,776 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 144,600,776 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 222,980,511 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 222,980,511 | |
Total | | $ | 367,581,287 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 367,581,287 | |
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Sierra Tactical Bond Fund | |
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Assets* | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Exchange Traded Fund | | $ | 74,384,820 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 74,384,820 | |
Open End Funds | | | 226,353,713 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 226,353,713 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 1,582,791,836 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,582,791,836 | |
Total | | $ | 1,883,530,369 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,883,530,369 | |
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Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund | |
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Assets* | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | $ | 229,892,217 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 229,892,217 | |
Open End Funds | | | 115,061,550 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 115,061,550 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 137,299,216 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 137,299,216 | |
Total | | $ | 482,252,983 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 482,252,983 | |
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Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 30 Fund | |
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Assets* | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | $ | 16,174,507 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 16,174,507 | |
Open End Funds | | | 11,124,458 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11,124,458 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 14,851,077 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 14,851,077 | |
Total | | $ | 42,150,042 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 42,150,042 | |
The Funds did not hold any Level 2 or 3 securities during the period.
| * | See Schedule of Investments for classification. |
Security Transactions and Related Income – Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized on securities purchased over the lives of the respective securities. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Realized gains or losses from sales of securities are determined by comparing the identified cost of the security lot sold with the net sales proceeds.
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders – Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid monthly for STCIF, STMF and STBF and quarterly for STAAF, STRSFF and STRSTF. Distributable net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and distributed annually. Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These “book/tax” differences are considered either temporary (e.g., deferred losses) 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. Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
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Federal Income Taxes – The Funds 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 September 30, 2019 to September 30, 2021, or expected to be taken in the Funds’ September 30, 2022 tax returns. The Funds have identified their major tax jurisdictions as U.S. federal, Ohio 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.
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 (as determined by the Board), taking into consideration the nature and type of expense and the relative sizes of the funds in the Trust.
Credit Facility – Effective August 1, 2022, the Fund entered into an amended and restated loan agreement, dated August 1, 2022, with a $100,000,000 line credit with U.S. Bank National Association (the “Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement”). Borrowings under the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement bear interest at Prime Rate per month. There are no fees charged on the unused portion of the line of credit. For the six months ended March 31, 2023, amounts outstanding to the Funds under the credit facility at no time were permitted to exceed $100,000,000.
During the six months ended March 31, 2023, STMF, STBF, and STRSFF drew on the line of credit as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Maximum | |
| | | | | | Outstanding Balance as | | | | | | Average Borrowings | | | Borrowing Interest | |
| FUND | | Interest Expense | | | of March 31, 2023 | | | Average Borrowings | | | Rate | | | Rate | |
| STMF | | $ | 11,232 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 26,104,000 | | | 7.38% | | | 7.75% | |
| STBF | | $ | 91,351 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 53,242,125 | | | 7.47% | | | 7.75% | |
| STRSFF | | $ | 1,678 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,877,000 | | | 7.00% | | | 7.00% | |
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 risk of loss due to these warranties and indemnities appears to be remote.
Market and Geopolitical Risk – The increasing interconnectivity between global economies and financial markets increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one region or financial market
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may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. Securities in a Fund’s portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters, climate change or climate-related events, pandemics, epidemics, terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. The current novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic and the aggressive responses taken by many governments, including closing borders, restricting international and domestic travel, and the imposition of prolonged quarantines or similar restrictions, as well as the forced or voluntary closure of, or operational changes to, many retail and other businesses, has had negative impacts, and in many cases severe negative impacts, on markets worldwide. It is not known how long such impacts, or any future impacts of other significant events described above, will or would last, but there could be a prolonged period of global economic slowdown, which may impact your investment.
| 3. | INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS |
For the six months ended March 31, 2023, cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities, other than short-term investments, were as follows:
FUND | | PURCHASES | | | SALES | |
STAAF | | $ | 1,396,301,018 | | | $ | 909,295,136 | |
STCIF | | $ | 3,855,826,036 | | | $ | 2,602,120,740 | |
STMF | | $ | 529,524,641 | | | $ | 393,246,927 | |
STBF | | $ | 2,992,868,631 | | | $ | 2,684,109,999 | |
STRSFF | | $ | 666,718,935 | | | $ | 321,268,100 | |
STRSTF | | $ | 70,886,460 | | | $ | 43,699,552 | |
| 4. | INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES |
Wright Fund Management, LLC serves as the Funds’ investment adviser (the “Adviser”). Pursuant to an advisory agreement with the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, the Adviser, 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. As compensation for its services and the related expenses borne by the Adviser, the Funds pay the Adviser a management fee, computed and accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of each Fund’s average daily net assets as indicated below. For the six months ended March 31, 2023, each Fund incurred the following in advisory fees:
| | | | | | TOTAL | |
FUND | | | ANNUAL RATE | | | ADVISORY FEE | |
STAAF | | | 1.25% | | | $ | 5,372,428 | |
STCIF | | | 0.75% | | | $ | 7,666,755 | |
STMF | | | 0.75% | | | $ | 1,261,536 | |
STBF | | | 1.05% | | | $ | 10,827,586 | |
STRSFF | | | 1.05% | | | $ | 1,394,543 | |
STRSTF | | | 1.05% | | | $ | 223,742 | |
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Pursuant to a written contract (the “Expense Limitation Agreement”), the Adviser has agreed, at least until January 31, 2024 for STCIF, STAAF, STMF, STBF, STRSFF, and STRSTF to waive a portion of its advisory fee and has agreed to reimburse the Funds for other expenses to the extent necessary so that the total expenses incurred by the Funds (excluding front-end or contingent deferred loads, brokerage fees and commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, borrowing costs (such as interest and dividend expenses on securities sold short), fees and expenses associated with investments in other collective investment vehicles or derivative instruments (including, for example, option and swap fees and expenses), taxes or extraordinary expenses, such as litigation expenses)) do not exceed the following amounts per annum of the average daily net assets of each class of shares:
| | | Investor | | | | |
| Class A | Class C | Class | Instl Class | Class A1 | Class I1 | Special Shares |
STAAF | 1.75% | 2.50% | 1.75% | 1.50% | 1.90% | 1.90% | N/A |
STCIF | 1.35% | 1.95% | 1.35% | 1.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
STMF | 1.23% | 1.98% | 1.38% | 1.05% | N/A | N/A | 0.92% |
STBF | 1.54% | 2.29% | 1.69% | 1.29% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
STRSFF | 1.56% | 2.31% | 1.71% | 1.31% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
STRSTF | N/A | N/A | 1.71% | 1.31% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
If the Adviser waives any fees or reimburses any expenses pursuant to the Expense Limitation Agreement, and a Fund’s operating expenses are subsequently lower than its respective expense limitation, the Adviser shall be entitled to reimbursement by the respective Fund provided that such reimbursement does not cause that Fund’s operating expenses to exceed its respective expense limitation. If a Fund’s operating expenses subsequently exceed the respective expense limitation, the reimbursements for such Fund shall be suspended. The Adviser may seek reimbursement only for expenses waived or paid by it during the three years prior to such reimbursement; provided, however, that such expenses may only be reimbursed to the extent they were waived or paid after the date of the Expense Limitation Agreement (or any similar agreement). The Board may terminate this expense reimbursement arrangement at any time. For the six months ended March 31, 2023, the Adviser waived $0 with respect to STAAF, STCIF, STBF and STRSFF, and $464 and $71,234 to STMF and STRSTF, respectively, under each Fund’s Expense Limitation Agreement. For the six months ended March 31, 2023, the Adviser recaptured fees in the amount of $6,113 and $46,530 for STCIF and STRSFF with respect to the Funds.
The following amounts are subject to recapture by the Adviser by the following dates:
| | 9/30/2023 | | | 9/30/2024 | | | 9/30/2025 | |
STMF | | $ | 197,596 | | | $ | 53,674 | | | $ | 3,054 | |
STRSFF | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,064 | | | $ | 120,767 | |
Distributor – The Trust, with respect to the Funds, has adopted the Trust’s Master Distribution and Shareholder Servicing Plans (the “Plans”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The Plans provide that a monthly service and/or distribution fee is calculated by the Funds at annual rates of the average daily net assets attributable to the following Funds and Classes, respectively, and is paid to
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Northern Lights Distributors, LLC (the “Distributor”), to provide compensation for ongoing distribution-related activities or services and/or maintenance of the Funds’ shareholder accounts, not otherwise required to be provided by the Adviser. The Plans are compensation plans, which means that compensation is provided regardless of 12b-1 expenses incurred. For the six months ended March 31, 2023, the 12b-1 annual rates of the average daily net assets of each class of shares for the Funds were as follows:
| Class A | Class C | Investor Class | Class A1 | Class I1 |
STAAF | 0.25% | 1.00% | 0.25% | 0.40% | 0.40% |
STCIF | 0.40% | 1.00% | 0.40% | N/A | N/A |
STMF | 0.25% | 1.00% | 0.40% | N/A | N/A |
STBF | 0.25% | 1.00% | 0.40% | N/A | N/A |
STRSFF | 0.25% | 1.00% | 0.40% | N/A | N/A |
STRSTF | N/A | N/A | 0.40% | N/A | N/A |
The Distributor acts as the Funds’ principal underwriter in a continuous public offering of the Funds’ shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2023, the amounts listed below were received by the Distributor and retained by the principal underwriter or other affiliated broker-dealers for each fund respectively:
| | | | | | Front End Sale | | | Amounts retained by | |
| | | Share | | | charges received by | | | the Principal | |
Fund | | | Class | | | the Distributor | | | Underwriter | |
STAAF | | | Class A1 | | | $ | 2,500 | | | $ | — | |
| | | Class A | | | $ | 827 | | | $ | 54 | |
STCIF | | | Class A | | | $ | 87,275 | | | $ | 5,466 | |
STMF | | | Class A | | | $ | 30,917 | | | $ | 2,967 | |
STBF | | | Class A | | | $ | 10,182 | | | $ | 546 | |
STRSFF | | | Class A | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
STRSTF | | | Class A | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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.
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| 5. | DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS AND TAX COMPONENTS OF CAPITAL |
The tax character of distributions utilized during the periods ended September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021 was as follows:
For the period ended September 30, 2022: |
| | Ordinary | | | Long-Term | | | Return | | | Tax Exempt | | | | |
Portfolio | | Income | | | Capital Gains | | | of Capital | | | Income | | | Total | |
Sierra Tactical All Asset Fund | | $ | 6,082,745 | | | $ | 2,830,529 | | | $ | 1,437,006 | | | $ | 590,064 | | | $ | 10,940,344 | |
Sierra Tactical Core Income Fund | | | 21,456,669 | | | | — | | | | 3,861,466 | | | | 3,623,725 | | | | 28,941,860 | |
Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund | | | 8,769,849 | | | | 592,443 | | | | — | | | | 2,388,861 | | | | 11,751,153 | |
Sierra Tactical Bond Fund | | | 12,356,635 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 12,356,635 | |
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund | | | 1,599,419 | | | | — | | | | 73,993 | | | | 213,060 | | | | 1,886,472 | |
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For the period ended September 30, 2021: |
| | Ordinary | | | Long-Term | | | Return | | | Tax Exempt | | | | |
Portfolio | | Income | | | Capital Gains | | | of Capital | | | Income | | | Total | |
Sierra Tactical All Asset Fund | | $ | 20,048,467 | | | $ | 329,647 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,682,478 | | | $ | 23,060,592 | |
Sierra Tactical Core Income Fund | | | 45,369,700 | | | | 2,829,482 | | | | 7,976 | | | | 6,510,916 | | | | 54,718,074 | |
Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund | | | 195,040 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,250,311 | | | | 5,445,351 | |
Sierra Tactical Bond Fund | | | 102,581,749 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 102,581,749 | |
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund | | | 644,743 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 644,743 | |
As of September 30, 2022, 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 | |
Portfolio | | Income | | | Capital Gains | | | Late Year Loss | | | Forwards | | | Differences | | | (Depreciation) | | | Earnings/(Deficits) | |
Sierra Tactical All Asset Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (55,791,326 | ) | | $ | (1,603,940 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,039,690 | | | $ | (56,355,576 | ) |
Sierra Tactical Core Income Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | (94,484,036 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (544,067 | ) | | | (95,028,103 | ) |
Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund | | | 69,306 | | | | — | | | | (17,021,694 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (113,756 | ) | | | (17,066,144 | ) |
Sierra Tactical Bond Fund | | | 481,775 | | | | — | | | | (82,197,112 | ) | | | (910,914 | ) | | | — | | | | (268,272 | ) | | | (82,894,523 | ) |
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | (20,123,521 | ) | | | (1,985,896 | ) | | | — | | | | (317,144 | ) | | | (22,426,561 | ) |
The difference between the book basis and tax basis for unrealized appreciation and undistributed net realized gains from security transactions is primarily attributable to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales and adjustments for partnerships.
Capital losses incurred after October 31 within the fiscal year are deemed to arise on the first business day of the following fiscal year for tax purposes. The Funds incurred and elected to defer such capital losses as follows:
| | Post October | |
Portfolio | | Losses | |
Sierra Tactical All Asset Fund | | $ | 55,791,326 | |
Sierra Tactical Core Income Fund | | | 94,484,036 | |
Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund | | | 17,021,694 | |
Sierra Tactical Bond Fund | | | 82,197,112 | |
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund | | | 20,123,521 | |
THE SIERRA FUNDS |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)(Continued) |
March 31, 2023 |
At September 30, 2022, the Funds had capital loss carry forwards for federal income tax purposes available to offset future capital gains, along with capital loss carryforwards utilized as follows:
| | Non-Expiring | | | | | | | |
Portfolio | | Short-Term | | | Long-Term | | | Total | | | CLCF Utilized | |
Sierra Tactical All Asset Fund | | $ | 1,603,940 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,603,940 | | | $ | — | |
Sierra Tactical Core Income Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Sierra Tactical Bond Fund | | | 910,914 | | | | — | | | | 910,914 | | | | 98,251 | |
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund | | | 1,985,896 | | | | — | | | | 1,985,896 | | | | — | |
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 March 31, 2023, TD Ameritrade held approximately 57.2%, 26.0%, 44.3%, 45.8%, 57.1%, and 100.0% of the voting securities of STAAF, STCIF, STMF, STBF, STRSFF and STRSTF, respectively. The Trust has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by TD Ameritrade are also owned beneficially.
| 7. | UNDERLYING INVESTMENT IN OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANIES |
STAAF, STCIF, STBF, STRSFF and STRSTF currently invests a portion of their assets in the First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X (“First American”). First American is registered under the 1940 Act as open-end management investment companies. STAAF, STCIF, STBF, STRSFF and STRSTF may redeem its investments in First American at any time if the Adviser determines that it is in the best interest of STAAF, STCIF, STBF, STRSFF and STRSTF, and their shareholders to do so. The performance of STAAF, STCIF, STBF, STRSFF and STRSTF will be directly affected by the performance of First American. The financial statements of First American, including its portfolios of investments, can be found at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website, www.sec.gov, and should be read in conjunction with STAAF, STCIF, STBF, STRSFF and STRSTF’s financial statements. As of March 31, 2023, the percentage of STAAF, STCIF, STBF, STRSFF and STRSTF’s net assets invested in First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X were 37.4%, 44.6%, 85.5%, 28.8%, and 35.7%, respectively.
STMF currently invests a portion of their assets in the BlackRock Liquidity Funds MuniCash, - Institutional Class (“BlackRock”). BlackRock is registered under the 1940 Act as open-end management investment companies. STMF may redeem its investments in BlackRock at any time if the Adviser determines that it is in the best interest of STMF, and their shareholders to do so. The performance of STMF will be directly affected by the performance of BlackRock. The financial statements of BlackRock, including its portfolios of investments, can be found at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website, www.sec.gov, and should be read in conjunction with STMF’s financial statements. As of
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)(Continued) |
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March 31, 2023, the percentage of STMF’s net assets invested in BlackRock Liquidity Funds MuniCash, - Institutional Class was 61.9%.
| 8. | AGGREGATE UNREALIZED APPRECIATION AND DEPRECIATION – TAX BASIS |
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| | Cost for Federal | | | Unrealized | | | Unrealized | | | Appreciation | |
Portfolio | | Tax purposes | | | Appreciation | | | Depreciation | | | (Depreciation) | |
Sierra Tactical All Asset Fund | | $ | 850,961,864 | | | $ | 6,641,804 | | | $ | (2,275,144 | ) | | $ | 4,366,660 | |
Sierra Tactical Core Income Fund | | | 2,184,188,970 | | | | 3,731,856 | | | | (2,784,610 | ) | | | 947,246 | |
Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund | | | 366,236,478 | | | | 1,380,407 | | | | (35,598 | ) | | | 1,344,809 | |
Sierra Tactical Bond Fund | | | 1,882,316,101 | | | | 2,142,023 | | | | (927,755 | ) | | | 1,214,268 | |
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund | | | 480,104,361 | | | | 3,053,568 | | | | (904,946 | ) | | | 2,148,622 | |
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 30 Fund | | | 41,729,119 | | | | 458,680 | | | | (37,757 | ) | | | 420,923 | |
Subsequent events after the date of the Statement 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, other than the following:
Dividends: The Board declared the following monthly dividends:
Fund | | | | Dividend Per Share | | Record Date | | Payable Date |
Sierra Tactical Core Income Fund | | Class A | | 0.0361 | | 4/26/2023 | | 4/28/2023 |
Sierra Tactical Core Income Fund | | Class C | | 0.0268 | | 4/26/2023 | | 4/28/2023 |
Sierra Tactical Core Income Fund | | Investor Class | | 0.0361 | | 4/26/2023 | | 4/28/2023 |
Sierra Tactical Core Income Fund | | Instl Class | | 0.0423 | | 4/26/2023 | | 4/28/2023 |
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Fund | | | | Dividend Per Share | | Record Date | | Payable Date |
Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund | | Class A | | 0.0350 | | 4/26/2023 | | 4/28/2023 |
Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund | | Class C | | 0.0203 | | 4/26/2023 | | 4/28/2023 |
Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund | | Investor Class | | 0.0325 | | 4/26/2023 | | 4/28/2023 |
Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund | | Instl Class | | 0.0397 | | 4/26/2023 | | 4/28/2023 |
Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund | | Special Class | | 0.0414 | | 4/26/2023 | | 4/28/2023 |
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Fund | | | | Dividend Per Share | | Record Date | | Payable Date |
Sierra Tactical Bond Fund | | Class A | | 0.0375 | | 4/26/2023 | | 4/28/2023 |
Sierra Tactical Bond Fund | | Class C | | 0.0253 | | 4/26/2023 | | 4/28/2023 |
Sierra Tactical Bond Fund | | Investor Class | | 0.0373 | | 4/26/2023 | | 4/28/2023 |
Sierra Tactical Bond Fund | | Instl Class | | 0.0452 | | 4/26/2023 | | 4/28/2023 |
THE SIERRA FUNDS |
EXPENSE EXAMPLES (Unaudited) |
March 31, 2023 |
As a shareholder of the Sierra Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases of Class A and Class A1 shares and; (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Sierra Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from October 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023.
Actual Expenses
The “Actual” table below provides 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 Example for Comparison Purposes
The “Hypothetical” table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Sierra Funds’ actual expense ratios 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 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.
| | Beginning | | Ending | | Expenses Paid | | Expense Ratio |
| | Account Value | | Account Value | | During Period* | | During Period** |
Actual | | 10/1/2022 | | 3/31/2023 | | 10/1/2022 - 3/31/2023 | | 10/1/2022 - 3/31/2023 |
Sierra Tactical All Asset Class A | | $1,000.00 | | $1,010.70 | | $8.47 | | 1.69% |
Sierra Tactical All Asset Class C | | 1,000.00 | | 1,007.30 | | 12.21 | | 2.44% |
Sierra Tactical All Asset Investor Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,010.70 | | 8.47 | | 1.69% |
Sierra Tactical All Asset Instl Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,012.10 | | 7.23 | | 1.44% |
Sierra Tactical All Asset Class A1 | | 1,000.00 | | 1,009.90 | | 9.22 | | 1.84% |
Sierra Tactical All Asset Class I1 | | 1,000.00 | | 1,009.90 | | 9.22 | | 1.84% |
Sierra Tactical Core Income Class A | | 1,000.00 | | 1,002.50 | | 6.76 | | 1.34% |
Sierra Tactical Core Income Class C | | 1,000.00 | | 1,000.00 | | 9.68 | | 1.93% |
Sierra Tactical Core Income Investor Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,003.00 | | 6.72 | | 1.34% |
Sierra Tactical Core Income Instl Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,005.00 | | 4.70 | | 0.94% |
Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund Class A | | 1,000.00 | | 1,035.20 | | 6.28 | | 1.24% |
Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund Class C | | 1,000.00 | | 1,031.30 | | 10.07 | | 1.99% |
Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund Investor Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,034.40 | | 7.03 | | 1.39% |
Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund Instl Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,036.20 | | 5.06 | | 1.00% |
Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund Special Shares | | 1,000.00 | | 1,036.80 | | 4.65 | | 0.92% |
Sierra Tactical Bond Fund Class A | | 1,000.00 | | 1,010.90 | | 7.46 | | 1.49% |
Sierra Tactical Bond Fund Class C | | 1,000.00 | | 1,007.00 | | 11.19 | | 2.24% |
Sierra Tactical Bond Fund Investor Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,009.70 | | 8.19 | | 1.64% |
Sierra Tactical Bond Fund Instl Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,012.10 | | 6.20 | | 1.24% |
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund Class A | | 1,000.00 | | 1,030.40 | | 7.90 | | 1.56% |
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund Class C | | 1,000.00 | | 1,026.90 | | 11.68 | | 2.31% |
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund Investor Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,029.50 | | 8.66 | | 1.71% |
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund Instl Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,031.73 | | 6.64 | | 1.31% |
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 30 Fund Investor Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,017.60 | | 8.61 | | 1.71% |
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 30 Fund Instl Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,017.60 | | 6.60 | | 1.31% |
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EXPENSE EXAMPLES (Unaudited)(Continued) |
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| | Beginning | | Ending | | Expenses Paid | | Expense Ratio |
Hypothetical | | Account Value | | Account Value | | During Period* | | During Period** |
(5% return before expenses) | | 10/1/2022 | | 3/31/2023 | | 10/1/2022 - 3/31/2023 | | 10/1/2022 - 3/31/2023 |
Sierra Tactical All Asset Class A | | $1,000.00 | | $1,016.50 | | $8.50 | | 1.69% |
Sierra Tactical All Asset Class C | | 1,000.00 | | 1,012.76 | | 12.25 | | 2.44% |
Sierra Tactical All Asset Investor Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,016.51 | | 8.49 | | 1.69% |
Sierra Tactical All Asset Instl Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,017.75 | | 7.25 | | 1.44% |
Sierra Tactical All Asset Class A1 | | 1,000.00 | | 1,015.75 | | 9.25 | | 1.84% |
Sierra Tactical All Asset Class I1 | | 1,000.00 | | 1,015.76 | | 9.25 | | 1.84% |
Sierra Tactical Core Income Class A | | 1,000.00 | | 1,018.18 | | 6.81 | | 1.34% |
Sierra Tactical Core Income Class C | | 1,000.00 | | 1,015.25 | | 9.76 | | 1.93% |
Sierra Tactical Core Income Investor Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,018.22 | | 6.77 | | 1.34% |
Sierra Tactical Core Income Instl Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,020.24 | | 4.74 | | 0.94% |
Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund Class A | | 1,000.00 | | 1,018.76 | | 6.23 | | 1.24% |
Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund Class C | | 1,000.00 | | 1,015.02 | | 9.99 | | 1.99% |
Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund Investor Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,018.02 | | 6.98 | | 1.39% |
Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund Instl Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,019.96 | | 5.02 | | 1.00% |
Sierra Tactical Municipal Fund Special Shares | | 1,000.00 | | 1,020.36 | | 4.61 | | 0.92% |
Sierra Tactical Bond Fund Class A | | 1,000.00 | | 1,017.52 | | 7.48 | | 1.49% |
Sierra Tactical Bond Fund Class C | | 1,000.00 | | 1,013.78 | | 11.23 | | 2.24% |
Sierra Tactical Bond Fund Investor Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,016.78 | | 8.22 | | 1.64% |
Sierra Tactical Bond Fund Instl Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,018.77 | | 6.22 | | 1.24% |
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund Class A | | 1,000.00 | | 1,017.15 | | 7.85 | | 1.56% |
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund Class C | | 1,000.00 | | 1,013.41 | | 11.60 | | 2.31% |
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund Investor Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,016.40 | | 8.60 | | 1.71% |
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund Instl Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,018.39 | | 6.60 | | 1.31% |
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 30 Fund Investor Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,016.40 | | 8.60 | | 1.71% |
Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 30 Fund Instl Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,018.39 | | 6.60 | | 1.31% |
| * | Expenses are equal to the average account value over the period, multiplied by each Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the number of days in the period (182) divided by the number of days in the fiscal year (365). |
THE SIERRA FUNDS |
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) |
March 31, 2023 |
Wright Fund Management, LLC Adviser to Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 30 Fund (“Sierra Tactical 30”), Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 50 Fund (“Sierra Tactical 50”), and Sierra Tactical Risk Spectrum 70 Fund (“Sierra Tactical 70”) (collectively, the “New Sierra Funds”)*
In connection with the regular meeting held on March 23-25, 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 approval of an investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Wright Fund Management, LLC (“WFM” or Adviser”) and the Trust, with respect to the New Sierra 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 Board observed that WFM managed approximately $4.3 billion in assets for mutual funds and used a multi-asset diversification strategy to employ broad diversification across asset classes and fund categories. The Board noted that WFM assessed market trends by reviewing the current economic environment and identifying underlying funds that demonstrated the ability to add positive alpha. The Board reviewed the backgrounds of key investment personnel who would be responsible for servicing the New Sierra Funds and noted their education and diverse financial industry experience. The Board noted its familiarity with WFM’s personnel and expressed satisfaction with their experience and investment process. The Board appreciated WFM’s focus on risk management and performance and recognized that WFM maintained adequate resources to support the New Sierra Funds. The Board concluded that it could expect WFM to provide quality service to the New Sierra Funds and their shareholders.
Performance. The Board reviewed the investment objective of each New Sierra Fund and its anticipated Morningstar category. The Board considered the performance of Sierra Tactical, a Fund offered by the Adviser as a comparison because, in the Adviser’s opinion, it demonstrated objectives and strategies closest to the New Sierra Funds. The Board acknowledged that the existing Sierra Funds managed by WFM had demonstrated consistency in asset management. The Board concluded that WFM had the potential to provide satisfactory performance for each New Sierra Fund.
Fees and Expenses. The Board reviewed the proposed advisory fee of each New Sierra Fund as compared to its custom Morningstar category and Broadridge recommended peer group. The Board noted that the proposed advisory fee for each New Sierra Fund was 1.05%, higher than the average and median advisory fees of each Fund’s respective peer group and custom Morningstar category, but observed that it was within the range of the peer group. The Board observed that
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)(Continued) |
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WFM attributed the higher advisory fees to each Fund’s active tactical management style. The Board acknowledged that each Fund had an estimated net expense ratio of 1.31%, equal to the peer group median for Sierra Tactical 30, exceeding the peer group median for Sierra Tactical 50, and falling below the peer group median for Sierra Tactical 70. The Board noted that an expense limitation agreement was proposed for each New Sierra Fund. The Board concluded that WFM’s proposed advisory fee for each New Sierra Fund was not unreasonable.
Economies of Scale. The Board reviewed WFM’s asset projections and noted WFM’s assertion that each New Sierra Fund would benefit from economies of scale after a Fund exceeded $300 million. It noted that, based on each New Sierra Fund’s projected asset size during the initial term of the Advisory Agreement, the absence of breakpoints was acceptable at this time.
Profitability. The Board reviewed the profit analysis provided by WFM. It observed that WFM estimated meaningful profits for years one and two of the Advisory Agreement. The Board discussed the projected profit margins but acknowledged that WFM had achieved exceptional industry efficiencies with its existing Funds in NLFT, and that starting a new fund came with financial and reputational risk, justifying a higher profitability. The Board noted that because the New Sierra Funds had not commenced operations, the profitability analysis was only an estimate based on asset growth. It also noted that if WFM met the projected asset levels for the Funds during the first 24 months of operations, the profit margins would be significant, but not excessive. The Board concluded that, based on the information provided by WFM, the estimated profitability of each New Sierra Fund was not excessive.
Conclusion. Having requested and received such information from the Adviser 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 each Fund’s advisory fee was not unreasonable and that approval of the Advisory Agreement was in the best interest of future shareholders of each New Sierra 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 Sierra Funds. |
PRIVACY NOTICE
Northern Lights Fund Trust
Rev. February 2014
FACTS | WHAT DOES NORTHERN LIGHTS FUND TRUST DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION? |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 1-402-493-4603 |
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. |
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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. |
PROXY VOTING POLICY
Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12 month period ended June 30 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 1-866-738-4363 or by referring to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
Funds file a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT, within sixty days after the end of the period. Form N-PORT reports are available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
INVESTMENT ADVISER
Wright Fund Management, LLC
3420 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 3060
Santa Monica, CA 90405
ADMINISTRATOR
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC
225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450
Cincinnati, OH 45246
SIERRA-SA23
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 to open-end investment companies.
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, Principal Executive Officer/President
Date 6/08/23
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, Principal Executive Officer/President
Date 6/08/23
By (Signature and Title)
/s/ Jim Colantino
Jim Colantino, Principal Financial Officer/ Treasurer
Date 6/08/23