United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form N-CSR
Certified Shareholder Report of Registered Management Investment Companies
811-1
(Investment Company Act File Number)
Federated Global Allocation Fund
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Federated Investors Funds
4000 Ericsson Drive
Warrendale, Pennsylvania 15086-7561
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(412) 288-1900
(Registrant's Telephone Number)
Peter J. Germain, Esquire
Federated Investors Tower
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3779
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
(Notices should be sent to the Agent for Service)
Date of Fiscal Year End: 11/30/17
Date of Reporting Period: 11/30/17
| Item 1. | Reports to Stockholders |
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November 30, 2017
Share Class | Ticker | A | FSTBX | B | FSBBX | C | FSBCX |
| R | FSBKX | Institutional | SBFIX | R6 | FSBLX |
Federated Global Allocation Fund
Fund Established 1934
Dear Valued Shareholder,
I am pleased to present the Annual Shareholder Report for your fund covering the period from December 1, 2016 through November 30, 2017. This report includes Management's Discussion of Fund Performance, a complete listing of your fund's holdings, performance information and financial statements along with other important fund information.
In addition, our website, FederatedInvestors.com, offers easy access to Federated resources that include timely fund updates, economic and market insights from our investment strategists, and financial planning tools. We invite you to register to take full advantage of its capabilities.
Thank you for investing with Federated. I hope you find this information useful and look forward to keeping you informed.
Sincerely,
J. Christopher Donahue, President
Not FDIC Insured ■ May Lose Value ■ No Bank Guarantee
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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
The total return of Federated Global Allocation Fund (the “Fund”), based on net asset value for the 12-month reporting period ended November 30, 2017, was 16.85%, 15.84%, 15.92%, 16.32%, 17.13% and 17.14% for the Fund's Class A Shares, Class B Shares, Class C Shares, Class R Shares, Institutional Shares and Class R6 shares, respectively. The total return of the Fund's Blended Index1,2 was 17.10%, and the total return of the Morningstar World Allocation Funds Average (MWAFA)3 was 15.12% for the same period. The Fund's Blended Index is composed of 60% of the return of the MSCI All Country World Index (MSCI ACWI) and 40% of the return of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Index (BBGA). The Fund's total return for the most recently completed fiscal year reflected actual cash flows, transaction costs and other expenses, which were not reflected in the total return of any index.
The following discussion will focus on the performance of the Fund's R6 Shares.
MARKET OVERVIEW
Equities
Equity markets started the reporting period on a positive note, rallying in the immediate aftermath of the 2016 U.S. presidential election. In the early part of the reporting period, the reflation trade was prominent, with outperformance coming from value cyclicals. The U.S. Federal Reserve's (the “Fed”) target interest rate hikes in December and March, coupled with the failed attempt at health care reform, led to an internal rotation, whereby defensive sectors, bond proxies and structural growth stories, such as Technology, assumed market leadership. All the while, a synchronized pickup in global growth and earnings helped equity markets to move higher, with many indices reaching multiple record highs throughout the reporting period. Concurrently, volatility remained muted, despite headline risk surrounding North Korea, Brexit and Catalonia. In the final weeks of the period, optimism around tax reform, and the market's positive response to the selection of Jerome Powell as the next U.S. Fed Chair provided markets with yet more upward momentum.
All told, the U.S. equity market performed particularly well, with the S&P 500 Index up 22.87% for the reporting period. Small-caps also produced strong, albeit slightly lower returns, with the Russell 2000® Index4 up 18.34% for the reporting period. Within the large-cap space, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, Information Technology was the best performing sector, up 40.99% for the reporting period. Utilities, Financials and Health Care also outperformed the overall market. On the flip side, Energy was the worst
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performing sector, down 3.80% for the reporting period despite a 16.10% increase in the price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil. Telecommunication Services was also a notable underperformer, with a gain of only 0.94% for the reporting period.
After several years of underperformance, international developed markets5 finally outperformed the U.S. For the reporting period, the MSCI EAFE Index6 returned 27.27%. Europe was particularly strong, with the MSCI Europe Index7 up 30.12% for the reporting period. Strength was seen virtually across the board, with strength in European economies such as Italy and Spain as well as core European economies such as Germany and France. Japan also produced a strong positive return with the MSCI Japan Index8 up 24.32% for the reporting period. The Canadian market, as measured by the MSCI Canada Index,8 was a bit of a laggard, with a return of 13.74% for the reporting period.
Emerging markets9 once again outperformed their developed counterparts, with the MSCI Emerging Markets Index10 up 32.82% for the reporting period. After muted returns in the prior year, China posted a 44.99% return for the reporting period, as measured by the MSCI China Index.8 Korea, Poland and Hungary were also standouts. Returns were somewhat more muted in South American economies such as Brazil, Columbia and Mexico.
On the currency front, the U.S. Dollar, as measured by the U.S. Dollar Index,11 weakened, down 8.33% for the reporting period.
Fixed Income12
During the reporting period, interest rates experienced some volatility, with the benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury yield trading as low as 2.05% and as high as 2.62% during the reporting period. Ultimately, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield was essentially flat for the period, finishing just 5 basis points higher at 2.42%. Internationally, yields backed up a bit, as central banks were marginally less accommodative. The yield on the German Bund rose from 0.28% at the start of the period to 0.37%, while the Japanese Government Bond yield rose from 0.03% at the start of the reporting period to 0.04%.
The yield curve in the U.S. did flatten meaningfully over the reporting period, with the 2-year U.S. Treasury yield versus 10-year U.S. Treasury Yield spread narrowing from 1.26% a year ago to 0.64% at the end of the reporting period, as 2-year yields moved higher in response to continued Fed target interest rate hikes.
On the credit side, spreads in both the high-yield13 and investment-grade markets continued to tighten. High yield, as measured by the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index,14 returned 9.16% for the reporting period, outperforming Investment Grade Corporates, as measured by the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate Credit Index,15 which returned 6.16% for the reporting period.
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Fund Performance
All of the Fund's security selection strategies added to the Fund's relative performance for the reporting period. The International Large Cap Stock Selection Strategy, the Domestic Large Cap Stock Selection Strategy and the Domestic Bond Portfolio generated the most significant outperformance, while the Domestic Small Cap Stock Selection Strategy and the International Bond Portfolio generated more modest outperformance.
The Fund's tactical allocation strategies were mixed but on the whole positive for the period. The Global Equity Allocation Strategy and the Stock vs. Bond Allocation generated the most significantly positive relative return. The Global Bond Allocation Strategy and the Volatility Strategy generated modestly positive relative return, while the Global Currency Allocation Strategy and the U.S. vs. Emerging Markets Allocation detracted from Fund performance.
1 | Please see the footnotes to the line graphs under “Fund Performance and Growth of a $10,000 Investment” below for the definition of, and more information about, the Blended Index. |
2 | The Fund's broad-based security market indexes are the S&P 500 Index and the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which had total returns of 22.87% and 3.21%, respectively. Please see the footnotes to the line graphs under “Fund Performance and Growth of a $10,000 Investment” below for the definition of, and more information about, the S&P 500 Index and the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. |
3 | Please see the footnotes to the line graphs under “Fund Performance and Growth of a $10,000 Investment” below for the definition of, and more information about, the MWAFA. |
4 | The Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. The Russell 2000® Index is a subset of the Russell 3000® Index representing approximately 10% of the total market capitalization of that index. It includes approximately 2000 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. The Russell 2000® Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased small-cap barometer and is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true small-cap opportunity set.* |
5 | International investing involves special risks including currency risk, increased volatility, political risks, and differences in auditing and other financial standards. |
6 | The MSCI EAFE Index is an equity index which captures large- and mid-cap representation across developed markets countries around the world, excluding the United States and Canada. With 906 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.* |
7 | The MSCI Europe Index captures large- and mid-cap representation across 15 developed markets countries in Europe.* |
8 | The MSCI country indexes are designed to measure the performance of the large- and mid-cap segments of the respective country's market. Each index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.* |
9 | Prices of emerging markets securities can be significantly more volatile than the prices of securities in developed countries, and currency risk and political risks are accentuated in emerging markets. |
10 | The MSCI Emerging Markets Index captures large- and mid-cap representation across 21 Emerging Markets (EM) countries. The index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.* |
11 | The U.S. Dollar Index indicates the general international value of the U.S. dollar by averaging the exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and six major world currencies.* |
12 | Bond prices are sensitive to changes in interest rates, and a rise in interest rates can cause a decline in their prices. |
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13 | High-yield, lower-rated securities generally entail greater market, credit and liquidity risks than investment-grade securities and may include higher volatility and higher risk of default. |
14 | The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index is an issuer-constrained version of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High-Yield Index that measures the market of USD-denominated, noninvestment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable corporate bonds. The index follows the same rules as the uncapped index but limits the exposure of each issuer to 2% of the total market value and redistributes any excess market value index-wide on a pro-rata basis.* |
15 | The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate Credit Index is composed of all publicly issued, fixed-rate, nonconvertible, investment-grade corporate debt and a non-corporate component that includes foreign agencies, sovereigns, supranationals and local authorities.* |
* | The index is unmanaged, and it is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
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FUND PERFORMANCE AND GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT
The graph below illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,0001 in the Federated Global Allocation Fund from November 30, 2007 to November 30, 2017, compared to a blend of indexes comprised of 60% of the MSCI All Country World Index (MSCI ACWI) and 40% of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Index (BBGA) (the “Blended Index”),2 the Standard and Poor's 500 Index (S&P 500),3 the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (BBAB)4 and the Morningstar World Allocation Funds Average (MWAFA).5 The Average Annual Total Return table below shows returns for each class averaged over the stated periods.
Growth of a $10,000 Investment
Growth of $10,000 as of November 30, 2017
Federated Global Allocation Fund - | Institutional Shares | Class C Shares | Class A Shares | Blended Index | S&P 500 | BBAB | MWAFA |
| F | F | F | I | I | I | I |
11/30/2007 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 9,452 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
11/30/2008 | 7,437 | 7,402 | 7,052 | 7,023 | 6,191 | 10,174 | 6,636 |
11/30/2009 | 9,059 | 8,946 | 8,592 | 9,087 | 7,762 | 11,357 | 8,545 |
11/30/2010 | 9,798 | 9,571 | 9,272 | 9,516 | 8,534 | 12,041 | 9,177 |
11/30/2011 | 9,993 | 9,657 | 9,422 | 9,763 | 9,202 | 12,705 | 9,297 |
11/30/2012 | 11,162 | 10,672 | 10,495 | 10,765 | 10,687 | 13,405 | 10,019 |
11/30/2013 | 13,184 | 12,474 | 12,362 | 12,114 | 13,924 | 13,190 | 10,910 |
11/30/2014 | 14,082 | 13,185 | 13,163 | 12,732 | 16,272 | 13,885 | 11,387 |
11/30/2015 | 13,759 | 12,754 | 12,823 | 12,347 | 16,719 | 14,019 | 10,898 |
11/30/2016 | 13,708 | 12,571 | 12,736 | 12,794 | 18,067 | 14,324 | 11,165 |
11/30/2017 | 16,057 | 14,572 | 14,882 | 14,982 | 22,199 | 14,784 | 12,811 |
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■ | Total returns shown for the Class A Shares include the maximum sales charge of 5.50% ($10,000 investment minus $550 sales charge = $9,450). |
■ | Total returns shown for Class C Shares include the maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% as applicable. |
The Fund offers multiple share classes whose performance may be greater than or less than its other share class(es) due to difference in sales charges and expenses. See the Average Annual Return table below for the returns of additional classes not shown in the line graph above.
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Average Annual Total Returns for the Period Ended 11/30/2017
(returns reflect all applicable sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges as specified below in footnote #1)
| 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A Shares | 10.41% | 6.03% | 4.06% |
Class B Shares | 10.34% | 6.06% | 3.97% |
Class C Shares | 14.92% | 6.43% | 3.84% |
Class R Shares | 16.32% | 6.78% | 4.18% |
Institutional Shares6 | 17.13% | 7.54% | 4.85% |
Class R6 Shares7 | 17.14% | 7.31% | 4.68% |
Blended Index | 17.10% | 6.83% | 4.13% |
S&P 500 | 22.87% | 15.74% | 8.30% |
BBAB | 3.21% | 1.98% | 3.99% |
MWAFA | 15.12% | 6.01% | 4.05% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. For current to the most recent month-end performance and after-tax returns, visit FederatedInvestors.com or call 1-800-341-7400. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Mutual funds are not obligations of or guaranteed by any bank and are not federally insured.
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1 | Represents a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund after deducting applicable sales charges: for Class A Shares, the maximum sales charge of 5.50% ($10,000 investment minus $550 sales charge = $9,450); for Class B Shares, the maximum contingent deferred sales charge is 5.50% on any redemption of shares held up to one year from the purchase date; for Class C Shares, the maximum contingent deferred sales charge is 1.00% on any redemption less than one year from the purchase date. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. The Blended Index, S&P 500 and BBAB have been adjusted to reflect reinvestment of dividends on securities in the indexes. |
2 | The Blended Index is a custom blended index comprised of 60% of the MSCI ACWI and 40% of the BBGA. The MSCI ACWI captures large- and mid-cap representation across 23 developed markets countries and 23 emerging markets countries. The index covers approximately 85% of the global investable equity opportunity set. The BBGA is a measure of global investment grade debt from 24 different local currency markets. This multi-currency benchmark includes fixed-rate treasury, government-related, corporate and securitized bonds from both developed and emerging markets issuers. The indexes are not adjusted to reflect sales loads, expenses or other fees that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires to be reflected in the Fund's performance. The indexes are unmanaged and, unlike the Fund, are not affected by cash flows. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
3 | The S&P 500 is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. The index is not adjusted to reflect sales loads, expenses or other fees that the SEC requires to be reflected in the Fund's performance. The index is unmanaged and, unlike the Fund, is not affected by cash flows. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
4 | The BBAB is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. The index is not adjusted to reflect sales loads, expenses or other fees that the SEC requires to be reflected in the Fund's performance. The index is unmanaged and, unlike the Fund, is not affected by cash flows. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
5 | The Morningstar figures represent the average of the total returns reported by all the funds designated by Morningstar as falling into the respective category indicated. They do not reflect sales charges. The Morningstar figures in the Growth of $10,000 line graph are based on historical return information published by Morningstar and reflect the return of the funds comprising the category in the year of publication. Because the funds designated by Morningstar as falling into the category can change over time, the Morningstar figures in the line graph may not match the Morningstar figures in the Average Annual Total Returns table, which reflect the return of the funds that currently comprise the category. |
6 | The Fund's Institutional Shares commenced operations on June 12, 2009. For the period prior to the commencement of operations of Institutional Shares, the performance information shown is for the Fund's Class A Shares. The performance of Class A Shares has not been adjusted to reflect the expenses of Institutional Shares since Institutional Shares have a lower expense ratio than the expense ratio of the Class A Shares. The performance of Class A Shares has been adjusted to remove any voluntary waiver of Fund expenses related to the Class A Shares that may have occurred during the period prior to the commencement of operations of Institutional Shares. Additionally, the performance information shown below has been adjusted to reflect the absence of sales charges applicable to Class A Shares. |
7 | The Fund's R6 Shares commenced operations on June 29, 2016. For the period prior to the commencement of operations of the R6 Shares, the performance information shown is for the Fund's Class A Shares. The performance of Class A Shares has not been adjusted to reflect the expenses of R6 Shares since R6 Shares have a lower expense ratio than the expense ratio of the Class A Shares. The performance of Class A Shares has been adjusted to remove any voluntary waiver of Fund expenses related to the Class A Shares that may have occurred during the period prior to the commencement of operations of R6 Shares. Additionally, the performance information shown below has been adjusted to reflect the absence of sales charges applicable to Class A Shares. |
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Portfolio of Investments Summary Tables (unaudited)
At November 30, 2017, the Fund's portfolio composition1 was as follows:
Portfolio Composition | Percentage of Total Net Assets2 |
Domestic Equity Securities | 33.0% |
International Equity Securities | 25.0% |
Corporate Debt Securities | 12.6% |
Foreign Debt Securities | 10.0% |
Mortgage-Backed Securities3 | 2.8% |
U.S. Treasury and Agency Securities | 2.4% |
Trade Finance Agreements | 0.9% |
Collateralized Mortgage-Backed Obligations | 0.8% |
Floating Rate Loan | 0.7% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 0.5% |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | 0.2% |
Municipal Securities4 | 0.0% |
Other Security Type5 | 7.9% |
Derivative Contracts6 | 0.3% |
Cash Equivalents7 | 0.6% |
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net8 | 2.3% |
TOTAL | 100.0% |
1 | See the Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for a description of these security types. |
2 | As of the date specified above, the Fund owned shares of one or more affiliated investment companies. For purposes of this table, the affiliated investment company (other than an affiliated money market mutual fund) is not treated as a single portfolio security, but rather the Fund is treated as owning a pro rata portion of each security and each other asset and liability owned by the affiliated investment company. Accordingly, the percentages of total net assets shown in the table will differ from those presented on the Portfolio of Investments. |
3 | For purposes of this table, Mortgage-Backed Securities include mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by Government Sponsored Entities and adjustable rate mortgage-backed securities. |
4 | Represents less than 0.1%. |
5 | Other Security Type consists of exchange-traded funds and purchased put options. |
6 | Based upon net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) or value of the derivative contracts as applicable. Derivative contracts may consist of futures, forwards, options and swaps. The impact of a derivative contract on the Fund's performance may be larger than its unrealized appreciation (depreciation) or value may indicate. In many cases, the notional value or amount of a derivative contract may provide a better indication of the contract's significance to the portfolio. More complete information regarding the Fund's direct investments in derivative contracts, including unrealized appreciation (depreciation), value and notional values or amounts of such contracts, can be found in the table at the end of the Portfolio of Investments included in this Report. |
7 | Cash Equivalents include any investments in money market mutual funds and/or overnight repurchase agreements. |
8 | Assets, other than investments in securities and derivative contracts, less liabilities. See Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
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At November 30, 2017, the Fund's sector composition9 of the Fund's equity holdings was as follows:
Sector Composition of Equity Holdings | Percentage of Equity Securities |
Financials | 18.9% |
Information Technology | 15.5% |
Consumer Discretionary | 14.9% |
Industrials | 14.3% |
Health Care | 10.7% |
Consumer Staples | 7.1% |
Materials | 5.1% |
Energy | 4.5% |
Real Estate | 3.4% |
Utilities | 3.4% |
Telecommunication Services | 2.2% |
TOTAL | 100.0% |
9 | Sector classifications are based upon, and individual portfolio securities are assigned to, the classifications of the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) except that the Adviser assigns a classification to securities not classified by the GICS and to securities for which the Adviser does not have access to the classification made by the GICS. |
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Portfolio of Investments
November 30, 2017
Shares, Contracts or Principal Amount | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | COMMON STOCKS—58.0% | |
| | Consumer Discretionary—8.6% | |
98 | | Aaron's, Inc. | $3,697 |
3,615 | | Adidas AG | 753,819 |
9,900 | | Aisin Seiki Co. | 532,726 |
2,534 | 1 | Amazon.com, Inc. | 2,981,884 |
1,516 | 1 | American Outdoor Brands Corp. | 21,269 |
565 | 1 | Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. | 37,177 |
4,700 | | Asics Corp. | 69,725 |
2,137 | | Bloomin' Brands, Inc. | 45,881 |
600 | | Bridgestone Corp. | 27,347 |
339 | 1 | Caesars Entertainment Corp. | 4,492 |
1,308 | | Caleres, Inc. | 42,693 |
3,982 | | Callaway Golf Co. | 57,779 |
69 | | Capella Education Co. | 5,886 |
41 | 1 | Cavco Industries, Inc. | 6,279 |
1,460 | 1 | Charter Communications, Inc. | 476,267 |
18 | | Children's Place, Inc./The | 2,392 |
1,971 | | Choice Hotels International, Inc. | 154,724 |
349 | | Cie Financiere Richemont SA | 30,039 |
39,958 | | Comcast Corp., Class A | 1,500,023 |
33,527 | | Compass Group PLC | 680,356 |
41 | 1 | Conn's, Inc. | 1,267 |
2,484 | | Continental Ag | 661,758 |
308 | | Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. | 11,319 |
1,646 | | Dana, Inc. | 54,384 |
13 | 1 | Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. | 689 |
3,804 | 1 | Denny's Corp. | 51,544 |
6,200 | | Dollarama, Inc. | 757,898 |
13,265 | | Extended Stay America, Inc. | 231,740 |
500 | | Fast Retailing Co. Ltd. | 194,719 |
6,667 | | Ferrari NV | 724,282 |
28,019 | 1 | Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV | 481,452 |
58,327 | | Ford Motor Co. | 730,254 |
1,931 | | General Motors Co. | 83,207 |
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Shares, Contracts or Principal Amount | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Consumer Discretionary—continued | |
20,885 | | Gentex Corp. | $427,725 |
232 | 1 | Grand Canyon Education, Inc. | 22,031 |
611 | 1 | Gray Television, Inc. | 8,798 |
30,400 | | Hakuhodo DY Holdings, Inc. | 409,462 |
113,800 | | Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd. | 347,715 |
309 | | Hasbro, Inc. | 28,743 |
20,639 | 1 | Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc. | 824,941 |
12,076 | | Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | 936,615 |
10,333 | | Home Depot, Inc. | 1,858,080 |
161 | | Hooker Furniture Corp. | 8,050 |
31,148 | 1 | i-CABLE Communications Ltd. | 894 |
222 | 1 | IRobot Corp. | 15,234 |
257,018 | | ITV PLC | 556,160 |
14,500 | | Iida Group Holdings Co. Ltd. | 268,707 |
25,349 | | Industria de Diseno Textil SA | 898,382 |
8,125 | | InterContinental Hotels Group | 476,679 |
1,600 | | Isuzu Motors Ltd. | 25,354 |
585 | | Jack in the Box, Inc. | 60,553 |
121 | | Johnson Outdoors, Inc., Class A | 8,850 |
1,533 | | KB Home | 48,075 |
4,000 | | Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 277,400 |
523 | | LCI Industries | 68,461 |
2,399 | | LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | 698,743 |
3,508 | 1 | La Quinta Holdings, Inc. | 62,477 |
1,738 | | La-Z-Boy, Inc. | 57,180 |
16,133 | | Lagardere SCA | 528,781 |
606,000 | | Li & Fung Ltd. | 267,331 |
2,316 | 1 | Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc. | 21,655 |
9,630 | | Linamar Corp. | 520,631 |
537 | 1 | Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. | 16,668 |
8,800 | | Lowe's Cos., Inc. | 733,656 |
5,700 | | MGM Resorts Intl. | 194,484 |
1,094 | 1 | MSG Networks, Inc. | 19,528 |
11,460 | | Magna International, Inc. | 642,840 |
724 | | Marine Products Corp. | 10,889 |
508 | | Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. | 68,199 |
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Shares, Contracts or Principal Amount | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Consumer Discretionary—continued | |
20,100 | | Mazda Motor Corp. | $269,707 |
84 | | McDonald's Corp. | 14,445 |
2,214 | | Michelin, Class B | 321,295 |
33,600 | | Mitsubishi Motors Corp. | 235,829 |
2,652 | 1 | Mohawk Industries, Inc. | 749,482 |
136 | 1 | NVR, Inc. | 472,600 |
6,000 | | Namco Bandai Holdings, Inc. | 195,614 |
3,911 | 1 | NetFlix, Inc. | 733,625 |
2,793 | | New York Times Co., Class A | 52,508 |
600 | | Nexstar Media Group, Inc. | 40,740 |
5,989 | | Next PLC | 362,572 |
933 | | Nutri/System, Inc. | 47,350 |
3,478 | | Office Depot, Inc. | 11,373 |
1,228 | 1 | Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. | 58,269 |
7,686 | | PSA Peugeot Citroen | 158,972 |
53,200 | | Panasonic Corp. | 794,181 |
2,396 | 1 | Party City Holdco, Inc. | 33,304 |
10,660 | | Penske Automotive Group, Inc. | 515,518 |
3,973 | 1 | Persimmon PLC | 136,502 |
50 | | PetMed Express, Inc. | 1,968 |
1,007 | 1 | Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. | 30,895 |
138 | 1 | RH | 13,992 |
2,359 | | Restaurant Brands International, Inc. | 146,515 |
296 | | Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. | 36,668 |
800 | | Ryohin Keikaku Co. Ltd. | 250,327 |
31,200 | | Sands China Ltd. | 152,744 |
12,100 | | Sankyo Co. Ltd. | 390,800 |
6,900 | | Sega Sammy Holdings, Inc. | 83,566 |
7,800 | | Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd. | 151,253 |
5,200 | | Sekisui House Ltd. | 97,327 |
3,600 | | Shimamura Co. Ltd. | 434,940 |
78 | 1 | Shutterfly, Inc. | 3,446 |
42 | | Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. | 1,430 |
6,862 | | Sodexo SA | 897,176 |
1,261 | | Sonic Corp. | 32,181 |
6,600 | | Start Today Co. Ltd. | 203,394 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Consumer Discretionary—continued | |
325 | | Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc. | $17,794 |
7,900 | | Subaru Corp. | 259,048 |
42,821 | | Taylor Woodrow PLC | 113,262 |
11,039 | | Time Warner, Inc. | 1,010,179 |
10,700 | | Toho Co. Ltd. | 361,706 |
17,400 | | Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd. | 436,158 |
10,100 | | Toyota Motor Corp. | 636,402 |
1,321 | 1 | Ulta Beauty, Inc. | 292,879 |
4,013 | | Valeo SA | 291,349 |
28,580 | | Vivendi SA | 760,885 |
3,992 | | Walt Disney Co. | 418,441 |
3,001 | | Whirlpool Corp. | 505,879 |
3,263 | | Wynn Resorts Ltd. | 515,815 |
600 | | Yamaha Motor Co | 18,894 |
30,500 | | Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Ltd. | 109,265 |
| | TOTAL | 36,719,403 |
| | Consumer Staples—4.1% | |
2,454 | | Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc., Class B | 125,139 |
1,896 | | Altria Group, Inc. | 128,606 |
165 | | Andersons, Inc. | 5,330 |
782 | | Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 89,662 |
9,804 | | Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. | 390,984 |
73 | | Bob Evans Farms, Inc. | 5,697 |
2,599 | | CVS Health Corp. | 199,083 |
672 | 1 | Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. | 33,432 |
653 | | Calavo Growers, Inc. | 49,889 |
2,400 | | Calbee, Inc. | 84,188 |
4,579 | | Church and Dwight, Inc. | 215,625 |
14,063 | 1 | Coca-Cola HBC AG | 449,194 |
3,581 | | Dean Foods Co. | 39,964 |
31,420 | | Diageo PLC | 1,085,538 |
1,210 | 1 | Edgewell Personal Care Co. | 70,168 |
5,290 | | Energizer Holdings, Inc. | 242,970 |
443 | | Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. | 21,574 |
572 | | George Weston Ltd. | 48,730 |
567 | 1 | HRG Group, Inc. | 9,837 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Consumer Staples—continued | |
5,097 | 1 | Hain Celestial Group, Inc. | $209,487 |
1,472 | 1 | Herbalife Ltd. | 103,246 |
6,955 | | ICA Gruppen AB | 251,662 |
49 | | J & J Snack Foods Corp. | 7,404 |
25,784 | | Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV | 552,622 |
1,315 | | Kraft Heinz Co. (The) | 107,002 |
2,872 | | L'OREAL | 635,207 |
14,871 | | Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. | 808,536 |
15,300 | | Lion Corp | 288,134 |
12,313 | | Marine Harvest ASA | 217,091 |
2,700 | | Meiji Holdings Co. Ltd. | 235,483 |
9,114 | | Metro, Inc. | 285,468 |
3,237 | 1 | Monster Beverage Corp. | 202,863 |
10,000 | | NH Foods Ltd. | 246,913 |
9,952 | | Nestle SA | 852,061 |
5,096 | | Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. | 346,069 |
12,488 | | ORKLA ASA | 125,263 |
1,348 | | PepsiCo, Inc. | 157,069 |
1,380 | 1 | Performance Food Group Co. | 40,917 |
197 | | Philip Morris International, Inc. | 20,242 |
13,585 | | Pinnacle Foods, Inc. | 791,055 |
4,010 | 1 | Post Holdings, Inc. | 318,595 |
10,064 | | Procter & Gamble Co. | 905,659 |
64 | | Sanderson Farms, Inc. | 10,860 |
15 | | Sanfilippo (John B. & Sons), Inc. | 906 |
13,218 | | Saputo, Inc. | 448,540 |
2,177 | | Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. | 250,094 |
4,900 | | Sundrug Co., Ltd. | 227,177 |
10,959 | | Sysco Corp. | 632,663 |
48 | 1 | The Boston Beer Co., Inc., Class A | 8,633 |
33,800 | | The Coca-Cola Co. | 1,547,026 |
1,300 | | Tsuruha Holdings, Inc. | 180,056 |
12,082 | | Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A | 993,744 |
246 | 1 | USANA Health Sciences, Inc. | 17,638 |
162 | | WD 40 Co. | 19,343 |
14,337 | | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | 1,393,987 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Consumer Staples—continued | |
1,100 | | Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. | $80,036 |
100 | | Weis Markets, Inc. | 4,117 |
110,841 | | William Morrison Supermarkets PLC | 324,331 |
17,700 | | Yamazaki Baking Co. Ltd. | 340,851 |
| | TOTAL | 17,483,660 |
| | Energy—2.6% | |
219 | | Andeavor Logistics LP | 23,098 |
1,128 | | Archrock, Inc. | 10,716 |
773 | 1 | C&J Energy Services, Inc. | 24,164 |
1,817 | | CVR Energy, Inc. | 59,325 |
4,188 | | Chevron Corp. | 498,330 |
2,048 | | Delek US Holdings, Inc. | 68,035 |
357 | 1 | Exterran Corp. | 10,938 |
14,332 | | Exxon Mobil Corp. | 1,193,712 |
1,616 | | Green Plains, Inc. | 27,230 |
16,268 | | Halliburton Co. | 679,677 |
107,550 | | JXTG Holdings, Inc. | 607,309 |
1,323 | 1 | Keane Group, Inc. | 19,792 |
634 | 1 | Mammoth Energy Services, Inc. | 11,951 |
14,284 | | Marathon Petroleum Corp. | 894,607 |
6,452 | 1 | McDermott International, Inc. | 46,841 |
8,542 | | Neste Oyj | 531,334 |
403 | | OMV AG | 25,080 |
12,283 | | ONEOK, Inc. | 637,488 |
16,757 | | PBF Energy, Inc. | 542,424 |
140 | 1 | Par Petroleum Corp. | 2,906 |
15,745 | | Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. | 339,935 |
613 | 1 | Peabody Energy Corp. | 20,419 |
5,568 | | Phillips 66 | 543,214 |
1,689 | 1 | Propetro Holding Corp. | 31,703 |
32,749 | | RPC, Inc. | 787,286 |
1,545 | 1 | Sandridge Energy, Inc. | 28,752 |
36,500 | | Showa Shell Sekiyu KK | 467,676 |
23,394 | | Tenaris SA | 340,214 |
20,731 | | Total SA | 1,170,472 |
196 | | US Silica Holdings, Inc. | 6,501 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Energy—continued | |
11,547 | | Valero Energy Corp. | $988,654 |
16,363 | | World Fuel Services Corp. | 459,309 |
| | TOTAL | 11,099,092 |
| | Financials—11.0% | |
19,793 | | ABN AMRO Group NV–GDR | 585,820 |
11,975 | | AGEAS | 588,623 |
29,854 | | AGNC Investment Corp. | 594,095 |
9,400 | | AIA Group Ltd. | 76,619 |
91,739 | | AMP Ltd. | 356,720 |
5,308 | | Admiral Group PLC | 137,818 |
3,464 | | Aegon N.V. | 21,558 |
9,947 | | Aflac, Inc. | 871,755 |
5,416 | | Allianz SE | 1,277,301 |
31,412 | | Ally Financial, Inc. | 843,726 |
968 | | American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. | 30,715 |
20,007 | | American International Group, Inc. | 1,199,620 |
1,152 | | American National Insurance Co. | 144,403 |
157 | | Amerisafe, Inc. | 10,307 |
67 | | Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. | 4,104 |
6,417 | | Assurant, Inc. | 647,283 |
4,112 | | Assured Guaranty Ltd. | 149,307 |
29,346 | | Australia & New Zealand Banking Group, Melbourne | 637,441 |
124,500 | | BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Ltd. | 632,227 |
1,777 | | BancorpSouth Bank | 59,085 |
62,232 | | Bank Leumi Le-Israel | 345,549 |
78,395 | | Bank of America Corp. | 2,208,387 |
5,603 | | Bank of Montreal | 431,120 |
8,878 | | Bank of Nova Scotia | 560,900 |
32,436 | | Bank of Queensland | 325,756 |
36,486 | | Bendigo Bank | 323,324 |
3,228 | 1 | Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B | 623,036 |
2,994 | | Boston Private Financial Holdings | 48,952 |
2,965 | | CNO Financial Group, Inc. | 74,748 |
22,689 | | CNP Assurances | 511,366 |
5,159 | | CYS Investments, Inc. | 41,736 |
6,104 | | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 558,948 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Financials—continued | |
931 | 1 | Cannae Holdings, Inc. | $16,953 |
1,460 | | Cathay Bancorp, Inc. | 63,349 |
899 | | CenterState Bank Corp. | 24,390 |
788 | | Chemical Financial Corp. | 44,435 |
3,500 | | Chugoku Bank Ltd. | 45,774 |
24,309 | | Citigroup, Inc. | 1,835,329 |
54,318 | 1 | Commerzbank AG | 786,233 |
4,900 | | Concordia Financial Group Ltd. | 26,958 |
117,244 | | Corp Mapfre SA | 394,678 |
37,933 | | Credit Agricole SA | 639,702 |
129 | 1 | Customers Bancorp, Inc. | 3,496 |
10,070 | | Danske Bank | 376,468 |
1,237 | | Deutsche Boerse AG | 140,252 |
6,047 | | DnB ASA | 110,390 |
18,418 | 1 | E*Trade Financial Corp. | 886,642 |
142 | 1 | Eagle Bancorp, Inc. | 9,393 |
11,602 | | East West Bancorp, Inc. | 713,987 |
960 | 1 | Enova International, Inc. | 14,256 |
459 | | Enterprise Financial Services Corp. | 20,770 |
2,057 | | Erste Group Bank AG | 89,482 |
1,126 | 1 | Essent Group Ltd. | 49,825 |
191 | | Evercore, Inc. | 16,588 |
1,941 | | Exor NV | 117,718 |
815 | 1 | FCB Financial Holdings, Inc. | 43,073 |
134 | | Federal Agricultural Mortgage Association, Class C | 9,949 |
4,344 | 1 | First BanCorp | 21,633 |
14 | | First Citizens Bancshares, Inc., Class A | 5,971 |
141 | | First Commmonwealth Financial Corp. | 2,129 |
652 | | First Interstate BancSystem, Inc., Class A | 25,884 |
2,120 | | First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. | 52,936 |
5,810 | 1 | Genworth Financial, Inc. , Class A | 19,696 |
12,294 | | Gjensidige Forsikring ASA | 223,044 |
1,132 | | Great Western Bancorp, Inc. | 46,774 |
1,247 | | Great-West Lifeco, Inc. | 33,936 |
256 | 1 | Green Dot Corp. | 15,821 |
26,850 | | HSBC Holdings PLC | 266,936 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Financials—continued | |
1,300 | | Hang Seng Bank Ltd. | $32,192 |
4,041 | | Hannover Rueck SE | 531,229 |
15,649 | | Hargreaves Lansdown PLC | 339,169 |
374 | | Heartland Financial USA, Inc. | 18,887 |
2,173 | | Home Bancshares, Inc. | 51,717 |
857 | | Hope Bancorp, Inc. | 16,043 |
467 | | Houlihan Lokey, Inc. | 20,847 |
54,034 | | ING Groep N.V. | 975,555 |
272 | 1 | INTL FCStone, Inc. | 11,935 |
420 | | Iberiabank Corp. | 32,655 |
168 | | Independent Bank Corp.–Michigan | 3,763 |
5,890 | | Industrial Alliance Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. | 274,698 |
501 | | Industrivarden AB | 12,225 |
5 | | International Bancshares Corp. | 206 |
3,338 | | Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. | 58,949 |
4,505 | | Investors Bancorp, Inc., New | 64,286 |
26,971 | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 2,819,009 |
405 | | James River Group Holdings Ltd. | 16,394 |
2,065 | | KBC Groupe | 169,068 |
654 | | LegacyTexas Financial Group, Inc. | 27,383 |
93,464 | | Legal & General Group PLC | 337,863 |
761,254 | | Lloyds Banking Group PLC | 678,106 |
4,734 | | London Stock Exchange Group PLC | 242,230 |
11,344 | | MFA Financial, Inc. | 90,752 |
5,279 | 1 | MGIC Investment Corp. | 77,179 |
6,320 | | MSCI Inc., Class A | 813,384 |
2,114 | | MTGE Investment Corp. | 39,215 |
65,260 | | Medibank Private Ltd. | 162,100 |
20,964 | | Morgan Stanley | 1,081,952 |
1,301 | 1 | NMI Holdings, Inc., Class A | 22,182 |
14,084 | | NN Group NV | 619,036 |
17,835 | | National Australia Bank Ltd., Melbourne | 402,185 |
6,859 | | National Bank of Canada, Montreal | 337,966 |
202 | 1 | Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc. | 3,650 |
40,346 | | Navient Corp. | 508,763 |
56,663 | | Nordea Bank AB | 664,356 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Financials—continued | |
2,864 | | Northwest Bancshares, Inc. | $48,488 |
697 | | OM Asset Management PLC | 11,431 |
2,620 | | Oritani Financial Corp. | 45,195 |
900 | | Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd. | 8,353 |
73 | | PJT Partners, Inc. | 3,105 |
339 | | PNC Financial Services Group | 47,650 |
12,705 | | Pargesa Holding Porteur | 1,091,899 |
1,211 | | Partners Group Holding AG | 831,891 |
1,590 | | Pennymac Mortgage Investment Trust | 24,899 |
3,219 | | Popular, Inc. | 113,824 |
248 | | Preferred Bank Los Angeles, CA | 15,525 |
757 | | Primerica, Inc. | 78,728 |
40,690 | | RSA Insurance Group PLC | 334,920 |
2,666 | | Radian Group, Inc. | 54,626 |
284 | 1 | Raiffeisen Bank International AG | 10,068 |
15,867 | | Royal Bank of Canada, Montreal | 1,240,311 |
4,670 | | Schroders PLC | 218,151 |
20,997 | | Schwab (Charles) Corp. | 1,024,444 |
13,063 | | Scor Regroupe | 533,111 |
1,614 | 1 | Signature Bank | 221,570 |
46,661 | | Skand Enskilda BKN, Class A | 554,351 |
8,937 | | State Street Corp. | 852,143 |
2,371 | | Sterling Bancorp | 60,105 |
69 | | Stewart Information Services Corp. | 2,783 |
10,799 | | Svenska Handelsbanken AB - A Shares | 147,644 |
23,531 | | Swedbank SA | 562,237 |
431 | | TRYG A/S | 10,463 |
291 | | The Bank of NT Butterfield & Son Ltd. | 11,576 |
5,943 | | The Travelers Cos, Inc. | 805,692 |
53,568 | | Three I Group | 653,168 |
16,451 | | Toronto-Dominion Bank | 933,900 |
821 | | Trustmark Corp. | 27,865 |
329 | | U.S. Bancorp | 18,144 |
242 | | Union Bankshares Corp. | 9,121 |
457 | | United Financial Bancorp, Inc. | 8,518 |
7,861 | | United Mizrahi Bank Ltd. | 143,435 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Financials—continued | |
38,300 | | United Overseas Bank Ltd. | $747,593 |
719 | | Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. | 18,982 |
578 | 1 | Walker & Dunlop, Inc. | 28,484 |
1,052 | | Washington Federal, Inc. | 36,610 |
12,016 | | Wells Fargo & Co. | 678,544 |
29,468 | | Westpac Banking Corp. Ltd. | 707,703 |
236 | | Wintrust Financial Corp. | 19,789 |
| | TOTAL | 46,671,367 |
| | Health Care—6.2% | |
12,603 | | Abbott Laboratories | 710,431 |
2,365 | 1 | Aduro Biotech, Inc. | 22,467 |
4,616 | | Aetna, Inc. | 831,711 |
9,498 | 1 | Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 584,602 |
273 | 1 | Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. | 4,248 |
21,200 | | Alfresa Holdings Corp. | 456,195 |
786 | 1 | Amedisys, Inc. | 42,444 |
5,930 | | Amgen, Inc. | 1,041,664 |
271 | 1 | Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 5,309 |
2,729 | | Anthem, Inc. | 641,206 |
1,132 | 1 | Array BioPharma, Inc. | 12,735 |
3,890 | 1 | Axovant Sciences Ltd. | 21,473 |
190 | | Baxter International, Inc. | 12,451 |
446 | 1 | BioTelemetry, Inc. | 12,934 |
18,229 | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 1,151,890 |
18,804 | | Bruker Corp. | 661,525 |
1,449 | | CIGNA Corp. | 306,797 |
931 | 1 | Cambrex Corp. | 45,479 |
5,473 | | Cardinal Health, Inc. | 323,947 |
365 | 1 | Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. | 9,147 |
1,960 | 1 | Catalent, Inc. | 77,988 |
6,000 | | Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | 311,645 |
1,469 | 1 | Coherus Biosciences, Inc. | 13,148 |
290 | | Coloplast, Class B | 22,747 |
493 | 1 | Corcept Therapeutics, Inc. | 8,844 |
1,071 | 1 | Corvel Corp. | 59,173 |
154 | 1 | Cotiviti Holdings, Inc. | 5,033 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Health Care—continued | |
2,200 | | Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd. | $53,130 |
1,616 | 1 | Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc. | 28,926 |
1,200 | 1,2,3 | Dyax Corp., CVR | 2,880 |
1,078 | 1 | Emergent Biosolutions, Inc. | 47,357 |
1,568 | 1 | Enzo Biochem, Inc. | 15,382 |
11,463 | 1 | Express Scripts Holding Co. | 747,158 |
1,544 | 1 | FibroGen, Inc. | 73,340 |
8,183 | | Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA | 590,283 |
329 | 1 | Genmab A/S | 64,757 |
1,349 | 1 | Genomic Health, Inc. | 40,861 |
55 | 1 | Glaukos Corp. | 1,472 |
90,182 | | GlaxoSmithKline PLC | 1,560,393 |
5,727 | 1 | HCA Healthcare, Inc. | 486,795 |
465 | 1 | HMS Holdings Corp. | 7,686 |
1,197 | 1 | Haemonetics Corp. | 69,187 |
122 | 1 | Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. | 2,278 |
1,299 | 1 | Halyard Health, Inc. | 63,053 |
3,378 | | Humana, Inc. | 881,185 |
34 | 1 | ICU Medical, Inc. | 7,256 |
1,337 | 1 | Illumina, Inc. | 307,550 |
1,519 | 1 | Immunogen, Inc. | 9,646 |
1,744 | 1 | Impax Laboratories, Inc. | 29,038 |
5,276 | 1 | Incyte Genomics, Inc. | 522,271 |
1,882 | 1 | Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 8,638 |
765 | 1 | Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 46,979 |
8,934 | 1 | Intrexon Corp. | 121,860 |
10,323 | | Johnson & Johnson | 1,438,304 |
23,967 | 1 | Juno Therapeutics, Inc. | 1,309,078 |
645 | 1 | LHC Group, Inc. | 42,422 |
10,970 | | Lilly (Eli) & Co. | 928,501 |
3,440 | | Luminex Corp. | 73,478 |
577 | 1 | MacroGenics, Inc. | 11,148 |
711 | 1 | Magellan Health, Inc. | 60,079 |
115 | 1 | Masimo Corp. | 10,217 |
26,800 | | Medipal Holdings Corp. | 521,507 |
5,826 | | Merck & Co., Inc. | 322,003 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Health Care—continued | |
1,506 | 1 | Merit Medical Systems, Inc. | $65,436 |
834 | 1 | Natus Medical, Inc. | 33,402 |
2,498 | | Novartis AG | 213,736 |
11,755 | | Novo Nordisk A/S | 608,140 |
876 | 1 | Nxstage Medical, Inc. | 22,504 |
461 | 1 | Omnicell, Inc. | 24,156 |
38,311 | 1 | Opko Health, Inc. | 201,133 |
1,115 | | Orion Oyj | 41,171 |
34 | 1 | Orthofix International NV | 1,843 |
789 | 1 | PRA Health Sciences, Inc. | 64,990 |
9,765 | | PerkinElmer, Inc. | 719,485 |
13,675 | | Pfizer, Inc. | 495,855 |
184 | 1 | PharMerica Corp. | 5,382 |
14,677 | 1 | Premier, Inc. | 425,927 |
191 | 1 | Providence Service Corp. | 11,563 |
1,912 | 1 | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 691,876 |
1,397 | 1 | Repligen Corp. | 49,524 |
5,966 | | Roche Holding AG | 1,505,471 |
4,061 | | Sanofi | 370,746 |
1,568 | 1 | Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 59,270 |
10,200 | | Suzuken Co. Ltd. | 404,116 |
693 | 1 | Tivity Health, Inc. | 25,502 |
4,487 | | UCB SA | 334,499 |
8,248 | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 1,881,946 |
558 | 1 | Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 80,514 |
1,949 | 1 | Voyager Therapeutics, Inc. | 28,514 |
528 | 1 | Wellcare Health Plans, Inc. | 112,459 |
| | TOTAL | 26,382,491 |
| | Industrials—8.3% | |
213 | | 3M Co. | 51,789 |
1,324 | | AAR Corp. | 55,052 |
12,833 | | ABB Ltd. | 328,480 |
1,088 | 1 | Acco Brands Corp. | 14,307 |
5,244 | | Adecco Group AG | 396,442 |
15,340 | | Alfa Laval | 362,733 |
15,973 | | Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. | 655,532 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Industrials—continued | |
101 | 1 | American Woodmark Corp. | $10,060 |
805 | | Andritz AG | 45,116 |
400 | | Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. | 25,580 |
309 | | Argan, Inc. | 18,231 |
16,091 | | Ashtead Group PLC | 413,616 |
477 | 1 | Atkore International Group, Inc. | 10,151 |
47,497 | | BAE Systems PLC | 354,776 |
3,888 | | BWX Technologies, Inc. | 242,806 |
2,520 | | Boeing Co. | 697,536 |
12,506 | | Bouygues SA | 647,010 |
832 | | Brady (W.H.) Co. | 32,531 |
209 | | Brinks Co. (The) | 16,898 |
199 | 1 | Builders Firstsource, Inc. | 4,060 |
8,272 | | Bunzl PLC | 236,740 |
386 | 1 | CBIZ, Inc. | 5,693 |
9,519 | | Canadian National Railway, Co. | 743,060 |
2,131 | | Caterpillar, Inc. | 300,791 |
55 | | Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | 2,362 |
1,809 | 1 | Continental Building Product, Inc. | 50,471 |
10,880 | | Crane Co. | 928,826 |
717 | | Cummins, Inc. | 120,026 |
3,973 | | DSV, De Sammensluttede Vognmad AS | 306,018 |
20,700 | | Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd. | 454,833 |
4,004 | | Delta Air Lines, Inc. | 211,892 |
5,622 | | Deutsche Lufthansa AG | 193,329 |
19,460 | | Deutsche Post AG | 923,699 |
20 | | EnerSys, Inc. | 1,382 |
266 | 1 | Engility Holdings, Inc. | 7,765 |
567 | | EnPro Industries, Inc. | 48,972 |
101 | 1 | FTI Consulting, Inc. | 4,344 |
508 | | Federal Signal Corp. | 10,922 |
4,398 | | FedEx Corp. | 1,017,961 |
6,007 | | Ferguson PLC | 433,691 |
1,254 | | Fraport AG | 124,946 |
66 | 1 | GMS, Inc. | 2,462 |
1,287 | | Geberit AG | 559,496 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Industrials—continued | |
640 | 1 | Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. | $7,277 |
850 | | Global Brass & Copper Holdings, Inc. | 29,410 |
636 | | Graco, Inc. | 83,691 |
4,420 | | Group 4 Securicor PLC | 15,248 |
528 | 1 | Harsco Corp. | 9,530 |
1,059 | | Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. | 45,696 |
11,943 | | Heico Corp., Class A | 906,474 |
1,462 | | Hillenbrand, Inc. | 66,594 |
2,776 | | Hochtief AG | 487,985 |
800 | | Hoshizaki Electric Co. Ltd. | 77,168 |
67 | 1 | Hub Group, Inc. | 3,203 |
1,041,900 | | Hutchison Port Holdings TR-U | 442,927 |
125 | | Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. | 10,604 |
46 | 1 | ICF International, Inc. | 2,486 |
29,676 | | IMI PLC | 501,859 |
5,786 | | Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | 979,280 |
10,534 | | Ingersoll-Rand PLC | 922,989 |
601 | | Insperity, Inc. | 70,858 |
1,866 | | Interface, Inc. | 46,557 |
32,705 | | International Consolidated Airlines Group SA | 270,585 |
12,184 | | Intertek Group PLC | 862,251 |
16,500 | | JGC Corp. | 287,667 |
15,600 | | JTEKT Corp. | 269,394 |
2,600 | | Japan Airlines Co. Ltd. | 95,518 |
3,500 | | Japan Airport Terminal Co. Ltd. | 131,151 |
8,000 | | Kajima Corp. | 84,349 |
778 | | Kimball International, Inc., Class B | 14,424 |
891 | | Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc. | 38,028 |
24 | | Kone Corp. OYJ, Class B | 1,236 |
899 | | Korn/Ferry International | 39,412 |
466 | | Kuehne + Nagel International AG | 81,918 |
723 | | LSC Communications, Inc. | 11,828 |
3,825 | | L3 Technologies, Inc. | 759,607 |
194 | 1 | MOOG, Inc., Class A | 16,317 |
2,417 | 1 | MRC Global, Inc. | 37,971 |
255 | | MSA Safety, Inc. | 21,930 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Industrials—continued | |
349 | 1 | MYR Group, Inc. | $12,410 |
6,058 | | Manpower Group, Inc. | 780,876 |
107,900 | | Marubeni Corp. | 718,759 |
191 | 1 | Masonite International Corp. | 14,067 |
1,291 | 1 | Mastec, Inc. | 57,901 |
2,902 | 1 | Meritor, Inc. | 72,492 |
10,300 | | Misumi Corp. | 301,213 |
18,200 | | Mitsubishi Electric Corp. | 301,830 |
13,900 | | Mitsui & Co. Ltd. | 211,695 |
1,340 | | Mueller Industries, Inc. | 48,776 |
3,904 | | Mueller Water Products, Inc. | 48,761 |
20,200 | | NGK Insulators Ltd. | 389,708 |
1,448 | 1 | NOW, Inc. | 14,943 |
56,000 | | NWS Holdings Ltd. | 102,156 |
3,000 | | Nippon Express Co. Ltd. | 190,936 |
5,846 | | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 810,431 |
185 | 1 | On Assignment, Inc. | 11,833 |
7,681 | | Osram Licht AG | 658,358 |
2,163 | | Owens Corning, Inc. | 191,101 |
3,642 | | Parker-Hannifin Corp. | 682,839 |
94 | 1 | Patrick Industries, Inc. | 9,513 |
640 | | Primoris Services Corp. | 17,914 |
8,435 | | Prysmian S.p.A | 282,011 |
26,169 | | Qantas Airways Ltd. | 113,904 |
1,372 | | RPX Corporation | 18,097 |
8,669 | | Randstad Holdings N.V. | 534,579 |
50,585 | | Relx PLC | 1,176,051 |
18,051 | | Rexel SA | 332,948 |
2,187 | 1 | Rexnord Corp. | 54,500 |
5,164 | | Rockwell Automation, Inc. | 997,065 |
4,523 | | Rollins, Inc. | 209,641 |
39 | 1 | Rush enterprises, Inc. Class A | 1,900 |
500 | | SMC Corp. | 203,415 |
4,858 | | SNC-Lavalin Group, Inc. | 211,882 |
664 | 1 | SPX Corp. | 21,175 |
2,365 | | Schindler Holding AG | 534,123 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Industrials—continued | |
237 | | Schindler Holding AG - REG | $52,762 |
442 | | Scorpio Bulkers, Inc. | 3,182 |
14,000 | | Shimizu Corp. | 157,422 |
7,516 | | Siemens AG | 1,022,095 |
1,430 | | SkyWest, Inc. | 74,431 |
22,726 | | Smiths Group PLC | 456,455 |
13,788 | | Southwest Airlines Co. | 836,518 |
1,043 | | Spartan Motors, Inc. | 16,636 |
192 | 1 | Standard Plus Corp. | 7,526 |
4,020 | | Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | 681,913 |
81,748 | | Sydney Airport | 460,284 |
1,122 | 1 | TPI Composites, Inc. | 21,251 |
1,600 | | Taisei Corp. | 84,904 |
12,716 | | Toro Co. | 829,719 |
42,000 | 1 | Toshiba Corp. | 103,572 |
13,200 | | Toyota Tsusho Corp. | 498,335 |
61 | 1 | Trex Co., Inc. | 7,183 |
1,993 | 1 | TriMas Corp. | 51,619 |
433 | | Triumph Group, Inc. | 13,380 |
144 | 1 | TrueBlue, Inc. | 4,097 |
48 | | Universal Forest Products, Inc. | 1,880 |
163 | | VSE Corp. | 7,786 |
316 | 1 | Veritiv Corp. | 8,611 |
2,430 | | Vestas Wind Systems A/S | 155,707 |
6,554 | | Volvo AB | 125,750 |
2,712 | | Wolters Kluwer NV | 140,578 |
15,900 | | Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd. | 323,396 |
| | TOTAL | 35,292,604 |
| | Information Technology—9.0% | |
1,977 | 1 | ACI Worldwide, Inc. | 45,234 |
365 | | AVX Corp. | 6,621 |
2,535 | 1 | A10 Networks, Inc. | 20,331 |
2,264 | 1 | Adobe Systems, Inc. | 410,848 |
796 | 1 | Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | 59,676 |
86 | 1 | Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. | 3,525 |
875 | 1 | Alphabet, Inc., Class A Shares | 906,649 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Information Technology—continued | |
2,150 | 1 | Alphabet, Inc., Class C Shares | $2,196,031 |
3,900 | | Alps Electric Co. | 124,908 |
11,084 | | Amadeus IT Group SA | 800,268 |
3,888 | 1 | Amkor Technology, Inc. | 41,096 |
88 | 1 | AppFolio, Inc. - A | 3,797 |
23,412 | | Apple, Inc. | 4,023,352 |
4,287 | | Applied Materials, Inc. | 226,225 |
183 | 1 | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. | 7,990 |
456 | 1 | Aspen Technology, Inc. | 30,516 |
74,007 | | Auto Trader Group PLC | 336,602 |
7,994 | | Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | 914,993 |
581 | | Avnet, Inc. | 24,059 |
110 | 1 | Barracuda Networks, Inc. | 3,042 |
1,632 | 1 | Benchmark Electronics, Inc. | 49,776 |
108 | 1 | Benefitfocus, Inc. | 2,927 |
242 | 1 | Blackline, Inc. | 8,874 |
353 | 1 | Blucora, Inc. | 7,254 |
570 | 1 | Bottomline Technologies, Inc. | 18,998 |
806 | | Brooks Automation, Inc. | 20,061 |
21,300 | | Brother Industries Ltd. | 528,201 |
4,441 | | CDW Corp. | 310,914 |
253 | 1 | Cirrus Logic, Inc. | 13,976 |
45,180 | | Cisco Systems, Inc. | 1,685,214 |
1,738 | | Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. | 125,623 |
3,335 | 1 | CommScope Holdings Co., Inc. | 120,027 |
203 | | Constellation Software, Inc. | 118,903 |
662 | | Convergys Corp. | 16,338 |
1,122 | 1 | Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. | 41,480 |
9,903 | 1 | Dell Technologies, Inc. | 774,811 |
258 | 1 | Diodes, Inc. | 7,559 |
201 | 1 | EPAM Systems, Inc. | 20,389 |
132 | 1 | Electronics for Imaging, Inc. | 4,060 |
3,673 | 1 | Endurance International Group Holdings, Inc. | 34,343 |
500 | | Entegris, Inc. | 15,150 |
63 | 1 | Envestnet, Inc. | 3,096 |
451 | 1 | ePlus, Inc. | 36,621 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Information Technology—continued | |
775 | 1 | Etsy, Inc. | $12,757 |
2,583 | | Evertec, Inc. | 35,904 |
141 | 1 | Fabrinet | 4,499 |
6,870 | 1 | Facebook, Inc. | 1,217,227 |
1,767 | 1 | Finisar Corp. | 35,358 |
20,544 | 1 | Fortinet, Inc. | 864,081 |
22,000 | | Fujitsu Ltd. | 164,719 |
58 | 1 | GTT Communications, Inc. | 2,346 |
524 | 1 | Gigamon, Inc. | 20,357 |
3,300 | | Hitachi High-Technologies Corp. | 137,436 |
91,000 | | Hitachi Ltd. | 678,822 |
288 | 1 | HubSpot, Inc. | 23,314 |
630 | 1 | Ichor Holdings Ltd. | 17,898 |
383 | 1 | Imperva, Inc. | 15,799 |
786 | 1 | Insight Enterprises, Inc. | 30,654 |
12,389 | | Intel Corp. | 555,523 |
651 | | InterDigital, Inc. | 49,541 |
866 | | International Business Machines Corp. | 133,338 |
7,610 | | Intuit, Inc. | 1,196,444 |
366 | | j2 Global, Inc. | 27,618 |
1,221 | 1 | Kemet Corp. | 18,828 |
878 | 1 | Kimball Electronics, Inc. | 18,306 |
4,490 | | Lam Research Corp. | 863,562 |
129 | 1 | Lumentum Holdings, Inc. | 6,972 |
9,891 | | Mastercard, Inc. Class A | 1,488,299 |
112 | | Maximus, Inc. | 7,737 |
528 | | Methode Electronics, Inc., Class A | 24,869 |
49,796 | | Microsoft Corp. | 4,191,329 |
263 | 1 | MindBody, Inc. | 8,574 |
8,600 | | Mixi, Inc. | 400,443 |
1,278 | | Monotype Imaging Holdings, Inc. | 32,206 |
12,999 | 1 | NCR Corp. | 406,739 |
343 | | NIC, Inc. | 5,694 |
7,226 | | NVIDIA Corp. | 1,450,330 |
2,419 | 1 | NXP Semiconductors NV | 274,290 |
609 | 1 | Netgear, Inc. | 31,363 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Information Technology—continued | |
1,200 | | Nexon Co. Ltd. | $34,468 |
6,100 | | Omron Corp. | 361,211 |
2,527 | | Oracle Corp. | 123,975 |
3,000 | | Otsuka Corp. | 224,987 |
285 | 1 | Paycom Software, Inc. | 23,370 |
3,755 | 1 | PayPal Holdings, Inc. | 284,366 |
227 | 1 | Perficient, Inc. | 4,395 |
396 | | Plantronics, Inc. | 20,719 |
1,442 | | Progress Software Corp. | 59,612 |
213 | 1 | Proofpoint, Inc. | 19,181 |
305 | 1 | RealPage, Inc. | 13,832 |
377 | 1 | RingCentral, Inc. | 17,776 |
1,893 | | SAP SE | 213,254 |
295 | 1 | SMART Global Holdings, Inc. | 8,847 |
33,085 | | STMicroelectronics N.V. | 751,175 |
29,426 | | Symantec Corp. | 852,471 |
142 | 1 | Sanmina Corp. | 4,828 |
586 | 1 | ScanSource, Inc. | 21,096 |
1,699 | 1 | Semtech Corp. | 57,851 |
1,900 | | Shimadzu Corp. | 45,471 |
6,886 | | Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | 721,240 |
35 | 1 | Stamps.com, Inc. | 5,894 |
469 | 1 | Sykes Enterprises, Inc. | 14,924 |
86 | | Synnex Corp. | 11,713 |
8,779 | 1 | Synopsys, Inc. | 793,446 |
3,125 | 1 | Syntel, Inc. | 80,031 |
293 | | Systemax, Inc. | 8,937 |
912 | 1 | Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. | 101,734 |
176 | | TeleTech Holdings, Inc. | 7,128 |
10,053 | | Texas Instruments, Inc. | 978,056 |
2,761 | | TiVo Corp. | 49,146 |
3,500 | | Tokyo Electron Ltd. | 652,101 |
1,560 | 1 | Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. | 32,729 |
6,677 | 1 | VMware, Inc., Class A | 801,974 |
586 | 1 | Verint Systems, Inc. | 25,637 |
5,257 | 1 | Viavi Solutions, Inc. | 49,258 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Information Technology—continued | |
3,501 | | Visa, Inc., Class A Shares | $394,178 |
496 | | Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. | 10,862 |
8,873 | | Worldpay Group PLC | 50,621 |
985 | 1 | Xcerra Corp. | 9,761 |
26,542 | | Xerox Corp. | 787,236 |
2,000 | | Yokogawa Electric Corp. | 37,136 |
1,567 | 1 | Zebra Technologies Co., Class A | 172,871 |
197,654 | 1 | Zynga, Inc. | 810,381 |
| | TOTAL | 38,353,413 |
| | Materials—3.0% | |
614 | 1 | AdvanSix, Inc. | 26,433 |
6,500 | | Air Water, Inc. | 139,709 |
914 | | Akzo Nobel NV | 82,362 |
334 | 1 | Alcoa Corp. | 13,864 |
5,887 | | Amcor Ltd. | 68,887 |
10,449 | | Anglo American PLC | 192,241 |
15,168 | | ArcelorMittal | 459,217 |
20,900 | | Asahi Kasei Corp. | 262,840 |
5,912 | | Avery Dennison Corp. | 674,677 |
6,005 | | BHP Billiton PLC | 109,194 |
5,285 | 1 | Berry Global Group, Inc. | 315,885 |
1,562 | | Boise Cascade Co. | 60,137 |
4,550 | | Cabot Corp. | 278,642 |
1,585 | 1 | Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. | 10,556 |
2,479 | | Commercial Metals Corp. | 49,183 |
6,749 | | Covestro AG | 703,456 |
759 | | Croda International PLC | 43,899 |
844 | | EMS-Chemie Holdings Ag | 563,110 |
5,107 | 1,2 | Ferroglobe Representation & Warranty Insurance Trust | 0 |
87,100 | | Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. | 304,792 |
188,900 | | Glencore PLC | 868,389 |
15,556 | | Grace (W.R.) & Co. | 1,140,410 |
884 | | Greif, Inc., Class A | 48,240 |
46 | | Innophos Holdings, Inc. | 2,131 |
241 | | KMG Chemicals, Inc. | 13,108 |
1,286 | | Koninklijke DSM NV | 120,657 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Materials—continued | |
248 | 1 | Koppers Holdings, Inc. | $12,375 |
548 | | Kronos Worldwide, Inc. | 15,295 |
28,400 | | Kuraray Co. Ltd. | 548,987 |
3,602 | | Lanxess | 273,863 |
899 | 1 | Louisiana-Pacific Corp. | 24,821 |
26,000 | | Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp. | 283,209 |
12,877 | | Mondi PLC | 307,500 |
753 | | Myers Industries, Inc. | 16,077 |
17,675 | | Newmont Mining Corp. | 653,798 |
3,000 | | Nitto Denko Corp. | 296,484 |
11,252 | | Nucor Corp. | 646,990 |
22,337 | | Rio Tinto PLC | 1,058,754 |
87 | | Sika AG | 671,881 |
308 | | Stepan Co. | 25,598 |
704 | | Trinseo SA | 51,955 |
14,824 | | UPM - Kymmene Oyj | 445,316 |
551 | 1 | US Concrete, Inc. | 44,548 |
25,843 | | Valvoline, Inc. | 637,288 |
1,544 | | Voest-alpine Stahl | 89,749 |
832 | | Warrior Met Coal, Inc. | 18,487 |
| | TOTAL | 12,674,994 |
| | Real Estate—1.9% | |
887 | | Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. | 25,776 |
6,667 | | American Tower Corp. | 959,581 |
7,200 | | Ascendas REIT | 14,112 |
18,794 | | Brixmor Property Group, Inc. | 339,608 |
18,700 | | Capitacommercial Trust | 26,279 |
26,800 | | CapitaLand Ltd. | 70,427 |
20,900 | | CapitaLand Mall Trust | 31,831 |
1,326 | | Cousins Properties, Inc. | 11,894 |
1,100 | | Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd. | 201,464 |
58,072 | | Dexus Property Group | 456,997 |
1,822 | | DiamondRock Hospitality Co. | 20,388 |
21,440 | | Duke Realty Corp. | 603,107 |
137 | | First Industrial Realty Trust | 4,459 |
66 | 1 | Forestar Group, Inc. | 1,469 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Real Estate—continued | |
501 | | Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. | $13,076 |
111,770 | | GPT Group/The - REIT | 458,907 |
771 | | Geo Group, Inc. | 20,462 |
738 | | Gladstone Commercial Corp. | 16,856 |
149 | | Global Net Lease, Inc. - REIT | 3,223 |
1,619 | 1 | HFF, Inc. | 73,082 |
1,820 | | InfraREIT, Inc. | 38,438 |
445 | | Invitation Homes, Inc. | 10,480 |
938 | 1 | iStar Financial, Inc. | 10,787 |
538 | | Kite Realty Group Trust | 10,346 |
617 | | LaSalle Hotel Properties | 17,547 |
830 | | Liberty Property Trust | 37,250 |
41,500 | | Link REIT | 370,358 |
134 | 1 | Marcus & Millichap Co., Inc. | 4,283 |
156 | | National Storage Affiliates Trust | 4,156 |
1,484 | | New Senior Investment Group, Inc. | 12,169 |
2,206 | | NorthStar Realty Europe Corp. | 32,009 |
1,047 | | Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | 40,278 |
1,157 | | Potlatch Corp. | 59,701 |
1,389 | | Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc. | 29,530 |
13,526 | | ProLogis, Inc. | 895,827 |
1,078 | | RLJ Lodging Trust | 23,371 |
19,504 | | Rayonier, Inc. | 615,351 |
841 | | Re/Max Holdings, Inc. | 44,867 |
326 | | Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. | 10,227 |
144 | | Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. | 10,005 |
345 | | STAG Industrial, Inc. | 9,763 |
350 | | Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. | 6,734 |
118,350 | | Scentre Group | 380,669 |
135,142 | | Stockland | 482,429 |
806 | | Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. | 12,179 |
1,525 | | Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. | 25,483 |
6,000 | | Suntec Real Estate Investment | 9,102 |
99 | | Tier RIET, Inc | 1,983 |
7,396 | | Ventas, Inc. | 473,418 |
7,008 | | Vornado Realty Trust | 543,961 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Real Estate—continued | |
4,275 | | WP Carey, Inc. | $304,294 |
2,090 | | Washington Prime Group, Inc. | 14,860 |
40,000 | | Wharf Holdings Ltd./The | 126,177 |
40,000 | 1 | Wharf Real Estate Investment Co. Ltd. | 241,737 |
832 | | Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 18,296 |
| | TOTAL | 8,281,063 |
| | Telecommunication Services—1.3% | |
37,844 | | AT&T, Inc. | 1,376,765 |
1,012 | 1 | Cincinnati Bell, Inc. | 21,960 |
257 | | Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. | 12,040 |
36 | 1 | General Communications, Inc., Class A | 1,437 |
293,095 | | HKT Trust and HKT Ltd. | 367,687 |
23,900 | | KDDI Corp. | 686,070 |
23,900 | | NTT Docomo, Inc. | 619,910 |
592 | 1 | Orbcomm, Inc. | 6,370 |
53,000 | | PCCW Ltd. | 31,525 |
12,247 | | Rogers Communications, Inc., Class B | 635,631 |
245 | | Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. | 9,396 |
10,235 | 1 | T-Mobile USA, Inc. | 625,051 |
20,825 | | Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG | 99,050 |
3,411 | | Telephone and Data System, Inc. | 94,451 |
166,221 | | Telstra Corp. Ltd. | 432,330 |
7,650 | | Verizon Communications | 389,309 |
3,136 | 1 | Vonage Holdings Corp. | 31,924 |
| | TOTAL | 5,440,906 |
| | Utilities—2.0% | |
881 | | American States Water Co. | 50,825 |
4,476 | | Atmos Energy Corp. | 413,090 |
60,623 | | AusNet Services | 86,270 |
55,000 | | CLP Holdings Ltd. | 560,790 |
22,894 | | CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | 687,049 |
6,561 | | DTE Energy Co. | 758,255 |
4,236 | | Endesa SA | 94,517 |
37,016 | | Engie | 647,936 |
278,000 | | HK Electric Investments Ltd. | 255,638 |
102,910 | | Iberdrola SA | 817,809 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Utilities—continued | |
726 | | Idacorp, Inc. | $71,736 |
2,603 | | NRG Yield, Inc. | 49,587 |
82 | | New Jersey Resources Corp. | 3,657 |
6,515 | | NextEra Energy, Inc. | 1,029,631 |
81 | | NorthWestern Corp. | 5,205 |
856 | | ONE Gas, Inc. | 67,838 |
2,384 | | Orsted A/S | 138,589 |
18,700 | | Osaka Gas Co. | 359,494 |
18,471 | | PPL Corp. | 677,332 |
7,444 | | Severn Trent | 211,368 |
507 | | Spire, Inc. | 41,701 |
55,563 | | Terna S.p.A | 343,588 |
11,300 | | Toho Gas Co. Ltd. | 321,566 |
12,640 | | UGI Corp. | 619,486 |
721 | | WGL Holdings, Inc. | 60,953 |
| | TOTAL | 8,373,910 |
| | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (IDENTIFIED COST $194,884,351) | 246,772,903 |
| | ASSET-BACKED—0.3% | |
$150,000 | 4 | American Express Credit Account Master Trust 2014-1, Class A, (1-month USLIBOR +0.370%), 1.620%, 2/15/2021 | 150,608 |
18,250 | | AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2015-1, A3, 1.26%, 11/08/2019 | 18,249 |
232,589 | 4 | Chesapeake Funding II LLC 2016-2A, Class A2, (1-month USLIBOR +1.000%), 2.250%, 06/15/2028 | 233,763 |
34,308 | 4 | Navient Student Loan Trust 2014-1, Class A2, (1-month USLIBOR +0.310%), 1.637%, 03/27/2023 | 34,326 |
265,000 | 4 | Navistar Financial Dealer Note Master Trust 2016-1, Class A, (1-month USLIBOR +1.350%), 2.587%, 09/27/2021 | 266,758 |
171,000 | | PFS Financing Corp. 2016-BA, A, 1.87%, 10/15/2021 | 169,020 |
160,000 | | Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2016-2, C, 2.66%, 11/15/2021 | 161,094 |
102,776 | | Sofi Consumer Loan Program Trust 2016-3, A, 3.05%, 12/26/2025 | 103,607 |
| | TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (IDENTIFIED COST $1,133,881) | 1,137,425 |
| | COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES—0.2% | |
| | Financials—0.2% | |
152,044 | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.263%, 4/25/2025 | 150,477 |
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| | COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES—continued | |
| | Financials—continued | |
$580,000 | 4 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.566%, 9/25/2020 | $585,319 |
| | TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (IDENTIFIED COST $752,479) | 735,796 |
| | COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS—0.5% | |
250,000 | | Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Trust 2016-UBS10 A4, 3.17%, 7/15/2049 | 251,699 |
255,000 | | Bank A4, 3.488%, 11/15/2050 | 260,993 |
225,000 | | CD Commercial Mortgage Trust 2016-CD1 A4, 2.724%, 8/10/2049 | 218,142 |
200,000 | | Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust 2015-GC33, AS, 4.114%, 9/10/2058 | 209,598 |
450,000 | | Commercial Mortgage Trust 2015-DC1 Class AM, 3.724%, 2/10/2048 | 459,400 |
300,000 | | JPMDB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2016-C4 A3, 3.1413%, 12/15/2049 | 300,123 |
50,000 | | WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust 2012-C6 B, 4.697%, 4/15/2045 | 52,842 |
400,000 | | WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust 2014-C25, Class AS, 3.984%, 11/15/2047 | 413,046 |
100,000 | 4 | WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust 2014-C25, Class B, 4.236%, 11/15/2047 | 102,087 |
| | TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (IDENTIFIED COST $2,315,814) | 2,267,930 |
| | CORPORATE BONDS—6.6% | |
| | Basic Industry - Chemicals—0.2% | |
300,000 | | Albemarle Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 5.45%, 12/01/2044 | 347,022 |
50,000 | | RPM International, Inc., 6.500%, 02/15/2018 | 50,443 |
15,000 | | RPM International, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 6.125%, 10/15/2019 | 16,010 |
250,000 | | Sherwin-Williams Co., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.300%, 02/01/2025 | 248,660 |
| | TOTAL | 662,135 |
| | Basic Industry - Metals & Mining—0.1% | |
100,000 | | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.500%, 04/15/2023 | 105,672 |
300,000 | | Southern Copper Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 6.75%, 04/16/2040 | 387,757 |
| | TOTAL | 493,429 |
| | Basic Industry - Paper—0.0% | |
150,000 | 1,2,5 | Pope & Talbot, Inc., 8.375%, 12/01/2099 | 0 |
| | Capital Goods - Aerospace & Defense—0.1% | |
180,000 | | Lockheed Martin Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.550%, 01/15/2026 | 186,580 |
90,000 | 4 | Textron Financial Corp., Jr. Sub. Note, Series 144A, (3-month USLIBOR +1.735%), 3.150%, 2/15/2042 | 78,075 |
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Shares, Contracts or Principal Amount | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | CORPORATE BONDS—continued | |
| | Capital Goods - Aerospace & Defense—continued | |
$80,000 | | Textron, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.000%, 03/15/2026 | $83,501 |
| | TOTAL | 348,156 |
| | Capital Goods - Building Materials—0.1% | |
130,000 | | Masco Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.375%, 04/01/2026 | 137,722 |
185,000 | | Masco Corp., Unsecd. Note, 4.450%, 4/01/2025 | 197,062 |
| | TOTAL | 334,784 |
| | Capital Goods - Diversified Manufacturing—0.1% | |
30,000 | | General Electric Capital, Note, Series MTNA, 6.750%, 3/15/2032 | 40,702 |
100,000 | | Roper Industries, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 6.250%, 09/01/2019 | 106,665 |
300,000 | | Valmont Industries, Inc., 5.250%, 10/01/2054 | 306,724 |
40,000 | | Xylem, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.375%, 11/01/2046 | 41,943 |
| | TOTAL | 496,034 |
| | Communications - Cable & Satellite—0.1% | |
200,000 | | CCO Safari II LLC, 4.908%, 07/23/2025 | 211,583 |
20,000 | | Time Warner Cable, Inc., Company Guarantee, 8.250%, 04/01/2019 | 21,514 |
| | TOTAL | 233,097 |
| | Communications - Media & Entertainment—0.3% | |
100,000 | | 21st Century Fox America, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 5.400%, 10/01/2043 | 115,285 |
310,000 | | British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC, Series 144A, 3.750%, 9/16/2024 | 318,889 |
20,000 | | Discovery Communications, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.9%, 03/11/2026 | 21,216 |
70,000 | | Grupo Televisa S.A., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 6.125%, 01/31/2046 | 81,957 |
350,000 | | Omnicom Group, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.600%, 04/15/2026 | 352,167 |
200,000 | | Viacom, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.875%, 04/01/2024 | 198,554 |
| | TOTAL | 1,088,068 |
| | Communications - Telecom Wireless—0.3% | |
22,500,000 | | America Movil S.A.B. de C, Sr. Secd. Note, 6.000%, 06/09/2019 | 1,167,673 |
180,000 | | Crown Castle International Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.700%, 06/15/2026 | 179,548 |
| | TOTAL | 1,347,221 |
| | Communications - Telecom Wirelines—0.1% | |
300,000 | | AT&T, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 5.150%, 03/15/2042 | 305,687 |
200,000 | | Verizon Communications, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.150%, 03/15/2024 | 210,630 |
120,000 | | Verizon Communications, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 5.250%, 03/16/2037 | 131,592 |
| | TOTAL | 647,909 |
| | Consumer Cyclical - Automotive—0.1% | |
275,000 | | Ford Motor Credit Co., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.336%, 03/18/2021 | 280,376 |
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Shares, Contracts or Principal Amount | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | CORPORATE BONDS—continued | |
| | Consumer Cyclical - Automotive—continued | |
$70,000 | | General Motors Co., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.000%, 4/01/2025 | $71,134 |
200,000 | | General Motors Financial Co., Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.100%, 01/15/2019 | 201,881 |
| | TOTAL | 553,391 |
| | Consumer Cyclical - Retailers—0.3% | |
100,000 | | Advance Auto Parts, Inc., 4.500%, 12/01/2023 | 104,919 |
300,000 | | AutoZone, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.250%, 04/15/2025 | 298,165 |
112,553 | | CVS Caremark Corp., Pass Thru Cert., Series 144A, 5.298%, 1/11/2027 | 120,798 |
200,000 | | CVS Health Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 2.875%, 06/01/2026 | 189,740 |
110,000 | | Dollar General Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.150%, 11/01/2025 | 116,398 |
140,000 | | O'Reilly Automotive, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.550%, 03/15/2026 | 140,883 |
300,000 | | Tiffany & Co., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.900%, 10/01/2044 | 296,967 |
120,000 | | Under Armour, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.250%, 06/15/2026 | 105,634 |
| | TOTAL | 1,373,504 |
| | Consumer Cyclical - Services—0.1% | |
200,000 | | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 2.800%, 06/06/2023 | 200,652 |
250,000 | | Expedia, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 5.000%, 02/15/2026 | 268,562 |
130,000 | | Visa, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.150%, 12/14/2025 | 132,512 |
| | TOTAL | 601,726 |
| | Consumer Non-Cyclical - Food/Beverage—0.2% | |
210,000 | | Flowers Foods, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.500%, 10/01/2026 | 206,474 |
250,000 | | Kraft Heinz Foods Co., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.950%, 07/15/2025 | 257,622 |
100,000 | | McCormick & Co., Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.400%, 08/15/2027 | 100,859 |
120,000 | | Mead Johnson Nutrition Co., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.125%, 11/15/2025 | 127,681 |
70,000 | | PepsiCo, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.450%, 04/14/2046 | 78,074 |
| | TOTAL | 770,710 |
| | Consumer Non-Cyclical - Health Care—0.0% | |
50,000 | | Stryker Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.500%, 03/15/2026 | 51,507 |
| | Consumer Non-Cyclical - Pharmaceuticals—0.0% | |
90,000 | | Gilead Sciences, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.650%, 3/01/2026 | 93,098 |
| | Consumer Non-Cyclical - Products—0.1% | |
270,000 | | Newell Rubbermaid, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.200%, 04/01/2026 | 282,683 |
| | Consumer Non-Cyclical - Tobacco—0.1% | |
24,000 | | Altria Group, Inc., 9.250%, 08/06/2019 | 26,775 |
200,000 | | Reynolds American, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 5.850%, 8/15/2045 | 244,464 |
| | TOTAL | 271,239 |
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Shares, Contracts or Principal Amount | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | CORPORATE BONDS—continued | |
| | Energy - Independent—0.1% | |
$375,000 | | Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., 3.900%, 02/01/2025 | $384,261 |
225,000 | | Marathon Oil Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.850%, 6/01/2025 | 227,516 |
20,000 | | XTO Energy, Inc., 6.750%, 08/01/2037 | 28,197 |
| | TOTAL | 639,974 |
| | Energy - Integrated—0.2% | |
135,000 | | BP Capital Markets PLC, 3.119%, 5/04/2026 | 135,510 |
155,000 | | Husky Energy, Inc., 4.000%, 04/15/2024 | 161,447 |
100,000 | | Husky Energy, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.950%, 04/15/2022 | 103,638 |
35,000 | | Petro-Canada, Deb., 7.000%, 11/15/2028 | 44,936 |
100,000 | | Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.500%, 06/02/2041 | 104,471 |
150,000 | | Petroleos Mexicanos, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.875%, 1/18/2024 | 156,375 |
| | TOTAL | 706,377 |
| | Energy - Midstream—0.3% | |
350,000 | | Energy Transfer Partners LP, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 5.150%, 03/15/2045 | 335,789 |
325,000 | | Energy Transfer Partners, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.05%, 3/15/2025 | 325,819 |
230,000 | | Enterprise Products Operating, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.950%, 02/15/2027 | 239,123 |
100,000 | | Kinder Morgan, Inc., 5.050%, 2/15/2046 | 101,192 |
80,000 | | MPLX LP, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.125%, 03/01/2027 | 81,436 |
55,000 | | ONEOK, Inc, Sr Unsecured Note, Series 0, 4.95%, 07/13/2047 | 55,621 |
100,000 | | Williams Partners LP, 4.900%, 1/15/2045 | 104,108 |
| | TOTAL | 1,243,088 |
| | Energy - Oil Field Services—0.1% | |
140,000 | | Halliburton Co., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.800%, 11/15/2025 | 144,459 |
100,000 | | Nabors Industries, Inc., Company Guarantee, 5.000%, 09/15/2020 | 101,375 |
250,000 | | Schlumberger Holdings Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series 144A, 4.000%, 12/21/2025 | 261,260 |
100,000 | | Weatherford International Ltd., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 5.950%, 04/15/2042 | 76,750 |
| | TOTAL | 583,844 |
| | Energy - Refining—0.1% | |
250,000 | | Marathon Petroleum Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.750%, 9/15/2044 | 255,368 |
25,000 | | Valero Energy Corp., 9.375%, 03/15/2019 | 27,244 |
100,000 | | Valero Energy Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 6.625%, 06/15/2037 | 128,697 |
| | TOTAL | 411,309 |
| | Financial Institution - Banking—1.0% | |
340,000 | | Associated Banc-Corp., Sub., 4.250%, 1/15/2025 | 351,577 |
250,000 | 4 | Bank of America Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series MTN, (3-month USLIBOR +0.650%), 1.971%, 10/01/2021 | 251,103 |
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Shares, Contracts or Principal Amount | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | CORPORATE BONDS—continued | |
| | Financial Institution - Banking—continued | |
$100,000 | | Bank of America Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series MTN, 4.875%, 04/01/2044 | $116,617 |
355,000 | | Bank of America Corp., Sub. Note, Series L, 3.950%, 4/21/2025 | 365,304 |
300,000 | | Bank of America Corp., Sub. Note, Series MTN, 4.000%, 1/22/2025 | 310,116 |
180,000 | | Capital One Financial Corp., Sr. Sub., 4.200%, 10/29/2025 | 184,499 |
300,000 | | Citigroup, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 2.700%, 03/30/2021 | 301,453 |
250,000 | | Citigroup, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.300%, 04/27/2025 | 251,834 |
150,000 | | Citigroup, Inc., Sub. Note, 4.450%, 09/29/2027 | 157,766 |
250,000 | | Compass Bank, Birmingham, Sub. Note, Series BKNT, 3.875%, 4/10/2025 | 250,415 |
330,000 | | Fifth Third Bancorp, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 2.875%, 7/27/2020 | 334,291 |
400,000 | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.500%, 1/23/2025 | 405,151 |
5,000 | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 5.750%, 01/24/2022 | 5,561 |
50,000 | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 6.125%, 02/15/2033 | 63,186 |
50,000 | | J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Sub. Note, 3.375%, 05/01/2023 | 50,922 |
100,000 | 4 | JPMorgan Chase & Co., Series S, 6.750%, 01/29/2049 | 114,481 |
300,000 | 4 | Morgan Stanley, Sr. Unsecd. Note, (3-month USLIBOR +1.140%), 2.514%, 01/27/2020 | 304,666 |
146,153 | 2 | Regional Diversified Funding, Series 144A, 9.250%, 03/15/2030 | 89,514 |
80,000 | | Regions Financial Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.200%, 02/08/2021 | 81,530 |
230,000 | | SunTrust Banks, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 2.900%, 03/03/2021 | 232,782 |
50,000 | 4 | Wells Fargo & Co., Sr. Unsecd. Note, (3-month USLIBOR +1.230%), 2.610%, 10/31/2023 | 51,359 |
40,000 | | Wilmington Trust Corp., Sub. Note, 8.500%, 04/02/2018 | 40,842 |
| | TOTAL | 4,314,969 |
| | Financial Institution - Broker/Asset Mgr/Exchange—0.1% | |
140,000 | | Invesco Finance PLC, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.750%, 1/15/2026 | 145,313 |
95,000 | | Jefferies Group LLC, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 8.500%, 07/15/2019 | 103,945 |
240,000 | | Stifel Financial Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.500%, 12/01/2020 | 243,571 |
70,000 | | TIAA Asset Management Finance Co., LLC, Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series 144A, 4.125%, 11/01/2024 | 73,790 |
| | TOTAL | 566,619 |
| | Financial Institution - Finance Companies—0.1% | |
210,000 | | AerCap Ireland Capital Ltd., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.950%, 02/01/2022 | 217,330 |
| | Financial Institution - Insurance - Life—0.3% | |
27,000 | | Aflac, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 6.450%, 08/15/2040 | 35,735 |
400,000 | | American International Group, Inc., Unsecd. Note, 3.875%, 01/15/2035 | 392,299 |
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Shares, Contracts or Principal Amount | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | CORPORATE BONDS—continued | |
| | Financial Institution - Insurance - Life—continued | |
$325,000 | | Mass Mutual Global Funding II, Series 144A, 2.000%, 04/15/2021 | $319,858 |
10,000 | | MetLife, Inc., Jr. Sub. Note, 10.750%, 8/01/2039 | 16,775 |
100,000 | | Principal Life Global Funding II, Series 144A, 2.200%, 04/08/2020 | 99,733 |
200,000 | | Prudential Financial, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series MTN, 4.600%, 05/15/2044 | 223,018 |
| | TOTAL | 1,087,418 |
| | Financial Institution - Insurance - P&C—0.1% | |
75,000 | | ACE INA Holdings, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.350%, 05/15/2024 | 77,101 |
300,000 | | Liberty Mutual Group, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series 144A, 6.500%, 03/15/2035 | 379,174 |
30,000 | | Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., Sub. Note, Series 144A, 9.375%, 08/15/2039 | 49,962 |
| | TOTAL | 506,237 |
| | Financial Institution - REIT - Apartment—0.1% | |
195,000 | | Avalonbay Communities, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series MTN, 3.35%, 05/15/2027 | 196,196 |
300,000 | | Mid-America Apartment Communities LP, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.750%, 06/15/2024 | 307,925 |
140,000 | | UDR, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series MTN, 2.950%, 09/01/2026 | 134,296 |
| | TOTAL | 638,417 |
| | Financial Institution - REIT - Healthcare—0.0% | |
100,000 | | Health Care REIT, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.125%, 04/01/2019 | 102,095 |
| | Financial Institution—REIT - Office—0.1% | |
100,000 | | Alexandria Real Estate Eq, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.95%, 01/15/2028 | 102,326 |
300,000 | | Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.500%, 07/30/2029 | 318,237 |
| | TOTAL | 420,563 |
| | Financial Institution - REIT - Other—0.1% | |
100,000 | | ProLogis LP, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.350%, 02/01/2021 | 103,386 |
160,000 | | WP Carey, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.600%, 04/01/2024 | 167,342 |
| | TOTAL | 270,728 |
| | Financial Institution - REIT - Retail—0.0% | |
30,000 | | Kimco Realty Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.400%, 11/01/2022 | 30,649 |
| | Foreign - Local - Government—0.0% | |
50,000 | | Quebec, Province of, Note, Series MTNA, 7.035%, 03/10/2026 | 63,557 |
| | Municipal Services—0.1% | |
137,277 | | Army Hawaii Family Housing, Series 144A, 5.524%, 6/15/2050 | 155,776 |
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Shares, Contracts or Principal Amount | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | CORPORATE BONDS—continued | |
| | Municipal Services—continued | |
$100,000 | | Camp Pendleton & Quantic, 5.572%, 10/01/2050 | $109,936 |
| | TOTAL | 265,712 |
| | Sovereign—0.1% | |
30,000,000 | | KfW, 2.050%, 02/16/2026 | 312,056 |
| | Technology—0.5% | |
300,000 | | Adobe Systems, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.250%, 02/01/2025 | 307,786 |
100,000 | | Apple, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.850%, 08/04/2046 | 101,628 |
270,000 | | Automatic Data Processing, Inc., 3.375%, 9/15/2025 | 279,064 |
320,000 | | Diamond 1 Finance Corp./D, Sr. Secd. Note, Series 144A, 6.02%, 06/15/2026 | 352,100 |
125,000 | | Equifax, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 2.300%, 06/01/2021 | 121,389 |
59,000 | | Fidelity National Informa, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 5%, 10/15/2025 | 65,098 |
28,000 | | Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.875%, 06/05/2024 | 29,025 |
150,000 | | Hewlett Packard Enterpris, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.6%, 10/15/2020 | 153,765 |
300,000 | | Keysight Technologies, Inc., 4.550%, 10/30/2024 | 318,069 |
380,000 | | Molex Electronics Technologies LLC, Unsecd. Note, Series 144A, 3.900%, 4/15/2025 | 388,734 |
70,000 | | Total System Services, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.800%, 04/01/2026 | 76,006 |
| | TOTAL | 2,192,664 |
| | Transportation - Railroads—0.0% | |
140,000 | | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.150%, 4/01/2045 | 150,271 |
45,000 | | Union Pacific Corp., Bond, 6.625%, 02/01/2029 | 58,407 |
| | TOTAL | 208,678 |
| | Transportation - Services—0.2% | |
62,000 | | Enterprise Rent-A-Car USA Finance Co., Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series 144A, 3.850%, 11/15/2024 | 64,153 |
100,000 | | Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP & PTL Finance Corp., Series 144A, 2.500%, 06/15/2019 | 100,393 |
335,000 | | Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP & PTL Finance Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series 144A, 3.375%, 2/01/2022 | 341,962 |
100,000 | | Ryder System, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series MTN, 2.450%, 11/15/2018 | 100,374 |
140,000 | | Ryder System, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series MTN, 2.80%, 03/01/2022 | 140,142 |
| | TOTAL | 747,024 |
| | Utility - Electric—0.6% | |
130,000 | | Ameren Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.650%, 2/15/2026 | 133,299 |
120,000 | | Duke Energy Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 2.650%, 09/01/2026 | 114,621 |
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Shares, Contracts or Principal Amount | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | CORPORATE BONDS—continued | |
| | Utility - Electric—continued | |
$190,000 | | Emera US Finance LP, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.75%, 06/15/2046 | $203,935 |
270,000 | | EverSource Energy, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.350%, 03/15/2026 | 271,303 |
300,000 | | Exelon Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.400%, 04/15/2026 | 301,619 |
100,000 | | Indiana Michigan Power Co., Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series K, 4.550%, 03/15/2046 | 111,387 |
140,000 | 4 | National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp., Sr. Sub., 5.250%, 04/20/2046 | 149,670 |
300,000 | | National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp., 2.000%, 01/27/2020 | 299,132 |
200,000 | | NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 2.400%, 09/15/2019 | 200,239 |
200,000 | | NiSource Finance Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.950%, 03/30/2048 | 200,863 |
400,000 | | Northeast Utilities, Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series H, 3.150%, 1/15/2025 | 402,526 |
40,000 | | Progress Energy, Inc., 7.050%, 03/15/2019 | 42,455 |
125,000 | | Wisconsin Electric Power Co., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.300%, 12/15/2045 | 133,686 |
| | TOTAL | 2,564,735 |
| | Utility - Natural Gas—0.1% | |
200,000 | | Sempra Energy, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 2.850%, 11/15/2020 | 202,280 |
300,000 | | Sempra Energy, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.550%, 06/15/2024 | 307,912 |
| | TOTAL | 510,192 |
| | TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (IDENTIFIED COST $27,621,569) | 28,252,926 |
| | MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES—0.0% | |
2,029 | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool C00592, 7.000%, 3/1/2028 | 2,324 |
1,221 | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool C00896, 7.500%, 12/1/2029 | 1,423 |
1,285 | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool C17281, 6.500%, 11/1/2028 | 1,446 |
1,943 | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool C19588, 6.500%, 12/1/2028 | 2,200 |
958 | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool C25621, 6.500%, 5/1/2029 | 1,090 |
2,148 | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool C76361, 6.000%, 2/1/2033 | 2,420 |
1,507 | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool E01545, 5.000%, 15 Year, 1/1/2019 | 1,528 |
297 | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool E99510, 5.500%, 9/1/2018 | 300 |
2,792 | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool G01444, 6.500%, 8/1/2032 | 3,195 |
2,087 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 251697, 6.500%, 30 Year, 5/1/2028 | 2,356 |
7,835 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 252334, 6.500%, 30 Year, 2/1/2029 | 8,735 |
494 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 254720, 4.500%, 5/1/2018 | 496 |
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Shares, Contracts or Principal Amount | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES—continued | |
$778 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 254802, 4.500%, 7/1/2018 | $782 |
4,905 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 254905, 6.000%, 10/1/2033 | 5,546 |
7,898 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 255075, 5.500%, 2/1/2024 | 8,693 |
2,128 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 255079, 5.000%, 2/1/2019 | 2,159 |
812 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 303168, 9.500%, 30 Year, 2/1/2025 | 937 |
348 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 323159, 7.500%, 4/1/2028 | 401 |
3,343 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 323640, 7.500%, 4/1/2029 | 3,842 |
537 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 428865, 7.000%, 6/1/2028 | 550 |
38 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 443215, 6.000%, 10/1/2028 | 39 |
7,427 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 545993, 6.000%, 11/1/2032 | 8,371 |
3,075 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 555272, 6.000%, 3/1/2033 | 3,464 |
2,359 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 713974, 5.500%, 7/1/2033 | 2,620 |
5,799 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 721502, 5.000%, 7/1/2033 | 6,288 |
7,313 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 2796, 7.000%, 8/20/2029 | 8,479 |
3,956 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 3040, 7.000%, 2/20/2031 | 4,630 |
9,898 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 3188, 6.500%, 1/20/2032 | 11,436 |
14,119 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 3239, 6.500%, 5/20/2032 | 16,290 |
401 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 352214, 7.000%, 4/15/2023 | 439 |
2,060 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 451522, 7.500%, 30 Year, 10/15/2027 | 2,407 |
1,384 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 462556, 6.500%, 2/15/2028 | 1,546 |
339 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 462739, 7.500%, 5/15/2028 | 396 |
187 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 464835, 6.500%, 9/15/2028 | 213 |
3,673 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 469699, 7.000%, 11/15/2028 | 4,216 |
3,158 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 486760, 6.500%, 12/15/2028 | 3,592 |
384 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 780339, 8.000%, 30 Year, 12/15/2023 | 427 |
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Shares, Contracts or Principal Amount | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES—continued | |
$3,788 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 780453, 7.500%, 30 Year, 12/15/2025 | $4,314 |
3,174 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 780584, 7.000%, 30 Year, 6/15/2027 | 3,587 |
| | TOTAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (IDENTIFIED COST $118,843) | 133,177 |
| | FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS/AGENCIES—7.4% | |
| | Sovereign—7.4% | |
700,000 | | Australia, Government of, Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series 148, 2.75%, 11/21/2027 | 540,561 |
690,000 | | Belgium, Government of, Series 68, 2.25%, 6/22/2023 | 930,155 |
680,000 | | Belgium, Government of, Series 74, 0.8%, 6/22/2025 | 842,473 |
200,000 | | Canada, Government of, Bond, 3.25%, 6/01/2021 | 163,975 |
480,000 | | Canada, Government of, Series WL43, 5.750%, 06/01/2029 | 517,544 |
936,000 | | France, Government of, 0.5%, 05/25/2025 | 1,138,377 |
620,000 | | France, Government of, 3.25%, 10/25/2021 | 842,818 |
550,000 | | France, Government of, Bond, 4.500%, 04/25/2041 | 1,064,837 |
870,000 | | Germany, Government of, 1.75%, 2/15/2024 | 1,155,844 |
300,000 | | Germany, Government of, Bond, Series 03, 4.75%, 7/04/2034 | 577,457 |
760,000 | | Germany, Government of, Unsecd. Note, 1.000%, 08/15/2025 | 969,078 |
150,000 | | Germany, Government of, Unsecd. Note, 1.000%, 8/15/2024 | 191,106 |
200,000 | | Italy, Government of, 2.500%, 5/01/2019 | 247,690 |
1,000,000 | | Italy, Government of, 3.750%, 5/01/2021 | 1,337,604 |
220,000 | | Italy, Government of, 4.250%, 3/01/2020 | 288,125 |
1,280,000 | | Italy, Government of, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 0.65%, 10/15/2023 | 1,506,304 |
500,000 | | Italy, Government of, Unsecd. Note, 1.60%, 06/01/2026 | 598,731 |
58,000 | | Italy, Government of, Unsecd. Note, 3.25%, 9/01/2046 | 74,176 |
210,000,000 | | Japan, Government of, Series 313, 1.3%, 3/20/2021 | 1,954,160 |
170,000,000 | | Japan, Government of, Series 65, 1.9%, 12/20/2023 | 1,692,055 |
142,000,000 | | Japan, Government of, Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series 114, 2.1%, 12/20/2029 | 1,555,635 |
185,000,000 | | Japan, Government of, Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series 153, 1.3%, 06/20/2035 | 1,877,320 |
140,000,000 | | Japan, Government of, Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series 44, 1.7%, 9/20/2044 | 1,524,208 |
90,000,000 | | Japan, Government of, Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series 92, 2.10%, 12/20/2026 | 949,964 |
30,000 | | Mexico, Government of, Series MTNA, 6.750%, 09/27/2034 | 39,300 |
850,000 | | Netherlands, Government of, 1.75%, 7/15/2023 | 1,119,382 |
255,000 | | Queensland Treasury Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4%, 06/21/2019 | 199,103 |
535,000 | | Spain, Government of, 2.75%, 4/30/2019 | 664,601 |
260,000 | | Spain, Government of, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 1.95%, 7/30/2030 | 314,333 |
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| | FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS/AGENCIES—continued | |
| | Sovereign—continued | |
$880,000 | | Spain, Government of, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 2.75%, 10/31/2024 | $1,183,680 |
400,000 | | Spain, Government of, Sr. Unsub., 4.000%, 4/30/2020 | 524,403 |
2,600,000 | | Sweden, Government of, Series 1059, 1.00%, 11/12/2026 | 324,364 |
930,000 | | United Kingdom, Government, Unsecd. Note, 4.25%, 6/07/2032 | 1,680,871 |
700,000 | | United Kingdom, Government, Unsecd. Note, 1.50%, 01/22/2021 | 972,335 |
170,000 | | United Kingdom, Government of, 2.75%, 9/07/2024 | 255,643 |
480,000 | | United Kingdom, Government of, 3.25%, 1/22/2044 | 827,539 |
550,000 | | United Kingdom, Government of, 4.25%, 12/07/2027 | 946,932 |
| | TOTAL FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS/AGENCIES (IDENTIFIED COST $29,982,957) | 31,592,683 |
| | MUNICIPAL BOND—0.0% | |
| | Illinois—0.0% | |
90,000 | | Chicago, IL Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, Direct Payment Taxable Limited GO Build America Bonds, 5.720%, 12/01/2038 (IDENTIFIED COST $90,000) | 116,285 |
| | U.S. TREASURY—2.4% | |
218,424 | | U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Bond, 0.750%, 2/15/2042 | 213,066 |
1,053,780 | | U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Note, 0.125%, 4/15/2020 | 1,048,679 |
312,366 | | U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Note, 0.125%, 4/15/2021 | 310,210 |
25,328 | | U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Note, 0.125%, 4/15/2022 | 25,087 |
605,292 | | U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Note, 0.375%, 7/15/2027 | 595,279 |
83,000 | | United States Treasury Bond, 2.500%, 5/15/2046 | 77,479 |
200,000 | | United States Treasury Bond, 2.750%, 8/15/2047 | 196,501 |
3,000 | | United States Treasury Bond, 3.000%, 11/15/2045 | 3,096 |
200,000 | | United States Treasury Note, 0.750%, 2/28/2018 | 199,715 |
500,000 | | United States Treasury Note, 0.750%, 7/31/2018 | 497,440 |
600,000 | | United States Treasury Note, 0.875%, 5/31/2018 | 598,268 |
1,300,000 | | United States Treasury Note, 1.000%, 5/15/2018 | 1,297,548 |
100,000 | | United States Treasury Note, 1.000%, 10/15/2019 | 98,557 |
650,000 | | United States Treasury Note, 1.250%, 12/31/2018 | 646,902 |
650,000 | | United States Treasury Note, 1.250%, 4/30/2019 | 645,499 |
2,300,000 | | United States Treasury Note, 1.250%, 8/31/2019 | 2,279,072 |
975,000 | | United States Treasury Note, 1.500%, 4/15/2020 | 967,018 |
550,000 | | United States Treasury Note, 2.125%, 7/31/2024 | 544,113 |
| | TOTAL U.S. TREASURY (IDENTIFIED COST $10,305,089) | 10,243,529 |
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Shares, Contracts or Principal Amount | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND—7.9% | |
602,411 | | iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IDENTIFIED COST $27,228,038) | $33,644,654 |
| | PURCHASED PUT OPTION—0.0% | |
1,069,920 | | JPM GBP PUT/USD CALL, Notional Amount $1,069,920, Exercise Price $1.34, Expiration Date 12/12/2017 (IDENTIFIED COST $6,237) | 1,833 |
| | INVESTMENT COMPANIES—14.2%3 | |
3,335,878 | | Emerging Markets Core Fund | 33,925,874 |
275,758 | | Federated Bank Loan Core Fund | 2,779,644 |
1,488,261 | | Federated Mortgage Core Portfolio | 14,570,073 |
498,315 | | Federated Project and Trade Finance Core Fund | 4,534,664 |
761,390 | | High Yield Bond Portfolio | 4,880,513 |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES (IDENTIFIED COST $59,891,918) | 60,690,768 |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES—97.5% (IDENTIFIED COST $354,331,176)6 | 415,589,909 |
| | OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - NET—2.5%7 | 10,352,739 |
| | TOTAL NET ASSETS—100% | $425,942,648 |
At November 30, 2017, the Fund had the following outstanding futures contracts:
Description | Number of Contracts | Notional Value | Expiration Date | Value and Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
1Australia 10-Year Bond Short Futures | 268 | $26,483,501 | December 2017 | $(229,677) |
1Canada 10-Year Bond Short Futures | 8 | $847,653 | March 2018 | $(297) |
1DAX Index Short Futures | 17 | $6,602,686 | December 2017 | $(2,656) |
1Euro Bund Short Futures | 63 | $12,201,676 | December 2017 | $(1,612) |
1FTSE 100 Index Short Futures | 253 | $25,076,708 | December 2017 | $354,068 |
1FTSE/MIB Index Short Futures | 13 | $1,731,224 | December 2017 | $7,898 |
1IBEX 35 Index Short Futures | 49 | $5,948,692 | December 2017 | $8,898 |
1Japan 10-Year Bond Short Futures | 3 | $4,023,191 | December 2017 | $2,134 |
1KOSPI2 Index Short Futures | 162 | $12,117,436 | December 2017 | $389,701 |
1MSCI Emerging Market Short Futures | 185 | $10,360,000 | December 2017 | $252,300 |
1MSCI Singapore IX ETS Short Futures | 298 | $8,578,051 | December 2017 | $1,931 |
1S&P/TSX 60 IX Short Futures | 101 | $14,893,028 | December 2017 | $24,550 |
1SPI 200 Short Futures | 13 | $1,471,538 | December 2017 | $3,691 |
1Swiss Market Index Short Futures | 2 | $189,845 | December 2017 | $(158) |
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Description | Number of Contracts | Notional Value | Expiration Date | Value and Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
1United States Treasury Notes 2-Year Short Futures | 37 | $7,933,031 | March 2018 | $2,921 |
1Amsterdam Index Long Futures | 67 | $8,614,240 | December 2017 | $(6,878) |
1CAC 40 10-Year Euro Long Futures | 54 | $3,449,879 | December 2017 | $(19,950) |
1Euro BTP Long Futures | 8 | $1,341,364 | December 2017 | $8,889 |
1FTSE JSE Top 40 Long Futures | 95 | $3,706,143 | December 2017 | $(39,536) |
1Hang Seng Index Long Futures | 40 | $7,507,922 | December 2017 | $(189,528) |
1Long GILT Long Futures | 67 | $11,199,498 | March 2018 | $(62,681) |
1MSCI Taiwan Index Long Futures | 102 | $3,999,420 | December 2017 | $(164,730) |
1OMXS 30 Index Long Futures | 558 | $10,732,115 | December 2017 | $(81,978) |
1S&P 500 E-Mini Long Futures | 290 | $38,394,550 | December 2017 | $685,667 |
1TOPIX Index Long Futures | 65 | $10,378,515 | December 2017 | $385,459 |
1United States Treasury Long Bond Long Futures | 2 | $303,438 | March 2018 | $(3,147) |
1United States Treasury Notes 10-Year Long Futures | 117 | $14,513,484 | March 2018 | $(65,740) |
1United States Treasury Notes 10-Year Ultra Long Futures | 9 | $1,198,547 | March 2018 | $(7,534) |
1United States Treasury Notes 5-Year Long Futures | 63 | $7,329,656 | March 2018 | $(22,782) |
1United States Treasury Ultra Bond Long Futures | 9 | $1,483,875 | March 2018 | $(18,394) |
NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION ON FUTURES CONTRACTS | $1,210,829 |
At November 30, 2017, the Fund had the following outstanding foreign exchange contracts:
Settlement Date | Counterparty | Currency Units to Deliver/Receive | In Exchange For | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Contracts Purchased: | | | |
12/1/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 2,643,000 AUD | $1,996,498 | $2,667 |
12/1/2017 | Goldman Sachs | 8,804,000 CAD | $6,890,603 | $(66,591) |
12/1/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 20,525,000 CHF | $20,898,221 | $(34,181) |
12/1/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 848,000 EUR | $998,775 | $10,556 |
12/1/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 9,682,000 GBP | $12,853,173 | $240,767 |
12/1/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 1,142,910,000 JPY | $10,195,331 | $(40,193) |
12/1/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 122,974,000 MXN | $6,636,499 | $(37,465) |
12/1/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 58,038,000 NOK | $7,019,083 | $(42,901) |
12/1/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 4,843,000 NZD | $3,302,485 | $7,705 |
12/1/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 103,593,000 SEK | $12,448,619 | $(73,321) |
12/1/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 9,080,000 SGD | $6,755,450 | $(22,542) |
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Settlement Date | Counterparty | Currency Units to Deliver/Receive | In Exchange For | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Contracts Purchased: (continued) | | | |
12/1/2017 | Barclays Bank PLC | 27,919,000 TRY | $7,101,921 | $27,730 |
12/4/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 354,500 BRL | $111,132 | $(2,836) |
12/8/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 55,600 AUD | $43,639 | $(1,584) |
12/8/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 62,100 CAD | $49,361 | $(1,223) |
12/8/2017 | Goldman Sachs | 2,808,000 CAD | $2,195,151 | $(18,474) |
12/8/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 126,500 EUR | $149,237 | $1,360 |
12/8/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 17,227,000 EUR | $20,494,600 | $13,961 |
12/8/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 134,800 GBP | $179,362 | $2,959 |
12/8/2017 | BNP Paribas SA | 4,955,000 GBP | $6,581,627 | $120,168 |
12/8/2017 | Bank of America N.A. | 15,749,800 JPY | $140,391 | $(428) |
12/8/2017 | Barclays Bank PLC | 39,633,475 JPY | $350,000 | $2,210 |
12/8/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 1,044,340,000 JPY | $9,391,530 | $(110,810) |
12/8/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 58,038,000 NOK | $7,084,639 | $(107,814) |
12/8/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 52,000 NZD | $36,475 | $(936) |
12/8/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 3,473,000 NZD | $2,408,807 | $(35,170) |
12/8/2017 | Barclays Bank PLC | 24,228,000 TRY | $6,150,144 | $24,373 |
12/19/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 170,116,380 JPY | $1,500,000 | $12,767 |
12/19/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 1,615,112,000 KRW | $1,428,241 | $56,037 |
12/19/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 1,832,704,000 KRW | $1,598,521 | $85,723 |
12/19/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 6,819,900,000 KRW | $6,024,114 | $243,331 |
12/19/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 8,488,200,000 KRW | $7,526,668 | $273,935 |
12/19/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 9,934,760,000 KRW | $8,810,536 | $319,447 |
12/19/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 19,536,390,000 KRW | $17,804,867 | $148,954 |
2/8/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 850,000 AUD | $653,081 | $(10,363) |
2/8/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 2,171,962 CAD | 1,300,000 GBP | $(77,216) |
2/8/2018 | Bank of America N.A. | 1,200,000 EUR | 1,064,797 GBP | $(9,067) |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 800,000 EUR | 61,168,000 INR | $14,343 |
2/8/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 1,700,000 EUR | 225,107,880 JPY | $24,623 |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 555,556 EUR | 5,273,572 NOK | $28,892 |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 694,444 EUR | 6,725,389 NOK | $20,043 |
2/8/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 850,000 EUR | 8,225,085 NOK | $25,351 |
2/8/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 850,000 EUR | 8,311,836 NOK | $14,902 |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 566,667 EUR | 5,545,710 SEK | $11,620 |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 850,000 EUR | 8,498,054 SEK | $(4,118) |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 1,133,333 EUR | 11,039,831 SEK | $29,433 |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 400,000 EUR | $476,702 | $1,458 |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 590,000 EUR | $687,179 | $18,105 |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 600,000 EUR | $715,053 | $2,186 |
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Settlement Date | Counterparty | Currency Units to Deliver/Receive | In Exchange For | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Contracts Purchased: (continued) | | | |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 1,020,000 EUR | $1,205,037 | $14,270 |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 1,100,000 EUR | $1,289,072 | $25,868 |
2/8/2018 | Goldman Sachs | 1,300,000 GBP | 193,156,470 JPY | $39,804 |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 300,000 GBP | $403,270 | $3,440 |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 319,112,451 JPY | $2,810,000 | $35,907 |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 6,417,566 PLN | $1,800,000 | $19,225 |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 1,438,457 SEK | $171,429 | $1,261 |
Contracts Sold: | | | |
12/1/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 2,643,000 AUD | $2,009,983 | $10,818 |
12/1/2017 | Goldman Sachs | 8,804,000 CAD | $6,881,980 | $57,967 |
12/1/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 20,525,000 CHF | $20,708,561 | $(155,480) |
12/1/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 848,000 EUR | $1,008,483 | $(848) |
12/1/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 9,682,000 GBP | $12,825,135 | $(268,804) |
12/1/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 1,142,910,000 JPY | $10,275,085 | $119,947 |
12/1/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 122,974,000 MXN | $6,463,792 | $(135,242) |
12/1/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 58,038,000 NOK | $7,083,371 | $107,188 |
12/1/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 4,843,000 NZD | $3,359,478 | $49,288 |
12/1/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 103,593,000 SEK | $12,242,031 | $(133,267) |
12/1/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 9,080,000 SGD | $6,696,817 | $(36,091) |
12/1/2017 | Barclays Bank PLC | 27,919,000 TRY | $7,101,307 | $(28,344) |
12/4/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 175,965 BRL | $55,172 | $1,417 |
12/4/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 178,535 BRL | $56,041 | $1,501 |
12/8/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 55,600 AUD | $44,118 | $2,063 |
12/8/2017 | Bank of America N.A. | 13,940,000 AUD | $10,600,534 | $56,638 |
12/8/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 62,100 CAD | $49,748 | $1,610 |
12/8/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 20,525,000 CHF | $20,907,098 | $37,966 |
12/8/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 126,500 EUR | $151,297 | $700 |
12/8/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 134,800 GBP | $174,772 | $(7,549) |
12/8/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 15,749,800 JPY | $143,890 | $3,927 |
12/8/2017 | Bank of America N.A. | 39,242,350 JPY | $350,000 | $1,266 |
12/8/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 37,206,000 MXN | $2,005,147 | $10,066 |
12/8/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 52,000 NZD | $37,269 | $1,730 |
12/8/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 29,894,000 SEK | $3,593,669 | $21,748 |
12/8/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 9,080,000 SGD | $6,755,671 | $22,620 |
12/19/2017 | JPMorgan Chase | 169,936,140 JPY | $1,500,000 | $(11,165) |
12/19/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 1,197,493,000 KRW | $1,107,754 | $7,265 |
12/19/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 2,262,720,000 KRW | $2,000,106 | $(79,320) |
12/19/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 2,398,137,000 KRW | $2,094,809 | $(109,064) |
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Settlement Date | Counterparty | Currency Units to Deliver/Receive | In Exchange For | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Contracts Sold: (continued) | | | |
12/19/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 5,200,000,000 KRW | $4,568,216 | $(210,552) |
12/19/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 5,791,708,000 KRW | $5,201,821 | $(120,722) |
12/19/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 8,488,200,000 KRW | $7,450,364 | $(350,239) |
12/19/2017 | Citibank N.A. | 13,335,735,000 KRW | $11,943,162 | $(312,295) |
2/8/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 850,000 AUD | $648,423 | $5,706 |
2/8/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 2,180,887 CAD | 1,300,000 GBP | $70,292 |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 575,000 EUR | 509,622 GBP | $3,540 |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 1,200,000 EUR | 1,061,225 GBP | $4,224 |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 800,000 EUR | 60,840,000 INR | $(19,394) |
2/8/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 170,000 EUR | 22,670,486 JPY | $(1,038) |
2/8/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 510,000 EUR | 67,903,389 JPY | $(4,078) |
2/8/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 1,020,000 EUR | 136,077,180 JPY | $(5,745) |
2/8/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 850,000 EUR | 8,237,943 NOK | $(23,802) |
2/8/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 850,000 EUR | 8,294,574 NOK | $(16,981) |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 1,250,000 EUR | 11,855,937 NOK | $(66,163) |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 850,000 EUR | 8,396,862 SEK | $(8,030) |
2/8/2018 | Bank of America N.A. | 1,700,000 EUR | 16,588,515 SEK | $(40,696) |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 400,000 EUR | $473,818 | $(4,341) |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 405,556 EUR | $480,400 | $(4,402) |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 590,000 EUR | $697,672 | $(7,614) |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 694,444 EUR | $820,238 | $(9,900) |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 1,020,000 EUR | $1,206,145 | $(13,162) |
2/8/2018 | Goldman Sachs | 1,300,000 GBP | 194,335,440 JPY | $(29,289) |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 750,000 GBP | $986,297 | $(30,479) |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 156,753,100 JPY | $1,400,000 | $2,045 |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 7,756,531 MXN | $400,000 | $(11,473) |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 15,141,214 MXN | $775,000 | $(28,218) |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 4,603,317 PLN | $1,300,000 | $(4,929) |
2/8/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 1,433,862 SEK | $171,429 | $(709) |
NET UNREALIZED DEPRECIATION ON FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONTRACTS | $(459,745) |
Net Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Futures Contracts and Foreign Exchange Contracts is included in “Other Assets and Liabilities—Net.”
1 | Non-income-producing security. |
2 | Market quotations and price evaluations are not available. Fair value determined using significant unobservable unputs in accordance with procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Trustees. |
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3 | Affiliated holdings and company. |
Affiliated fund holdings are investment companies which are managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. Transactions with affiliated fund holdings during the year ended November 30, 2017, were as follows:
| Balance of Shares Held 11/30/2016 | Purchases/ Additions | Sales/ Reductions |
Emerging Markets Core Fund | 3,909,381 | 838,940 | (1,412,443) |
Federated Bank Loan Core Fund | 328,747 | 43,550 | (96,539) |
Federated Mortgage Core Portfolio | 2,299,720 | 215,325 | (1,026,784) |
Federated Project and Trade Finance Core | 477,719 | 20,596 | — |
Federated Institutional Prime Value Obligations Fund, Institutional Shares | 2,515,694 | 142,997,332 | (145,513,026) |
High Yield Bond Portfolio | 965,365 | 139,202 | (343,177) |
TOTAL OF AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS | 10,496,626 | 144,254,945 | (148,391,969) |
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Balance of Shares Held 11/30/2017 | Value | Change in Unrealized Appreciation/ Depreciation | Net Realized Gain/(Loss) | Dividend Income | Gain Distributions Received |
3,335,878 | $33,925,874 | $1,687,038 | $(703,446) | $1,943,914 | $314,673 |
275,758 | $2,779,644 | $(2,873) | $1,664 | $140,405 | $— |
1,488,261 | $14,570,073 | $60,385 | $(169,655) | $448,431 | $— |
498,315 | $4,534,664 | $(97,343) | $— | $189,209 | $— |
— | $— | $(252) | $2,674 | $45,897 | $— |
761,390 | $4,880,513 | $43,530 | $105,909 | $295,807 | $— |
6,359,602 | $60,690,768 | $1,690,485 | $(762,854) | $3,063,663 | $314,673 |
4 | Floating/variable note with current rate and current maturity or next reset date shown. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above. |
5 | Issuer in default. |
6 | The cost of investments for federal tax purposes amounts to $358,383,710. |
7 | Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities. See Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of total net assets at November 30, 2017.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1—quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2—other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Also includes securities valued at amortized cost.
Level 3—significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
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The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of November 30, 2017, in valuing the Fund's assets carried at fair value:
Valuation Inputs | | | | |
| Level 1— Quoted Prices | Level 2— Other Significant Observable Inputs | Level 3— Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total |
Equity Securities: | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | |
Domestic | $142,129,826 | $— | $2,880 | $142,132,706 |
International | 9,298,753 | 95,341,444 | — | 104,640,197 |
Debt Securities: | | | | |
Asset-Backed Securities | — | 1,137,425 | — | 1,137,425 |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | 735,796 | — | 735,796 |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — | 2,267,930 | — | 2,267,930 |
Corporate Bonds | — | 28,163,412 | 89,514 | 28,252,926 |
Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | 133,177 | — | 133,177 |
Foreign Governments/Agencies | — | 31,592,683 | — | 31,592,683 |
Municipal Bond | — | 116,285 | — | 116,285 |
U.S. Treasury | — | 10,243,529 | — | 10,243,529 |
Exchange-Traded Funds | 33,644,654 | — | — | 33,644,654 |
Purchased Put Options | — | 1,833 | — | 1,833 |
Investment Companies1 | — | — | — | 60,690,768 |
TOTAL SECURITIES | $185,073,233 | $169,733,514 | $92,394 | $415,589,909 |
Other Financial Instruments2 | | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Futures Contracts | $2,128,107 | $— | $— | $2,128,107 |
Foreign-Exchange Contracts | — | 2,526,913 | — | 2,526,913 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Futures Contracts | (917,278) | — | — | (917,278) |
Foreign-Exchange Contracts | — | (2,986,658) | — | (2,986,658) |
TOTAL OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS | $1,210,829 | $(459,745) | $— | $751,084 |
1 | As permitted by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Investment Companies valued at $60,690,768 are measured at fair value using the net asset value (NAV) per share practical expedient and have not been categorized in the chart above but are included in the Total column. The amount included herein is intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value classifications to the amounts presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The price of shares redeemed in Emerging Markets Core Fund, Federated Bank Loan Core Fund, Federated Mortgage Core Portfolio and High Yield Bond Portfolio is the next determined NAV after receipt of a shareholder redemption request. The price of shares redeemed of Federated Project and Trade Finance Core Fund may be determined as of the closing NAV of the fund up to twenty-four days after receipt of a shareholder redemption request. |
2 | Other financial instruments include futures contracts and foreign-exchange contracts. |
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The following acronyms are used throughout this portfolio:
AUD | —Australian Dollar |
BKNT | —Bank Notes |
BRL | —Brazilian Real |
CAD | —Canadian Dollar |
CHF | —Swiss Franc |
CVR | —Contingent Value Right |
ETF | —Exchange-Traded Fund |
EUR | —Euro |
GBP | —British Pound |
GDR | —Global Depository Receipt |
GO | —General Obligation |
JPY | —Japanese Yen |
KRW | —South Korean Won |
LIBOR | —London Interbank Offered Rate |
MTN | —Medium Term Note |
MXN | —Mexican Peso |
NOK | —Norwegian Krone |
NZD | —New Zealand Dollar |
PLN | —Polish Zloty |
REIT | —Real Estate Investment Trust |
SEK | —Swedish Krona |
SGD | —Singapore Dollar |
TRY | —Turkish Lira |
USD | —United States Dollar |
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Financial Highlights–Class A Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
Year Ended November 30 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $17.49 | $17.87 | $20.29 | $21.47 | $18.68 |
Income From Investment Operations: | | | | | |
Net investment income | 0.281 | 0.291 | 0.271 | 0.181 | 0.171 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts, written options and foreign currency transactions | 2.63 | (0.37) | (0.80) | 1.10 | 3.07 |
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | 2.91 | (0.08) | (0.53) | 1.28 | 3.24 |
Less Distributions: | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | (0.31) | (0.29) | (0.17) | (0.12) | (0.16) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investments, futures contracts, written options and foreign currency transactions | — | (0.01) | (1.72) | (2.34) | (0.29) |
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS | (0.31) | (0.30) | (1.89) | (2.46) | (0.45) |
Redemption Fees | — | — | — | 0.002 | — |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $20.09 | $17.49 | $17.87 | $20.29 | $21.47 |
Total Return3 | 16.85% | (0.68)% | (2.80)% | 6.53% | 17.73% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | | | | |
Net expenses | 1.14% | 1.14% | 1.16% | 1.14% | 1.17% |
Net investment income | 1.50% | 1.65% | 1.45% | 0.93% | 0.88% |
Expense waiver/reimbursement4 | 0.18% | 0.17% | 0.13% | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Supplemental Data: | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $169,424 | $169,443 | $187,183 | $196,067 | $193,678 |
Portfolio turnover | 58% | 105% | 76% | 100% | 106% |
1 | Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method. |
2 | Represents less than $0.01. |
3 | Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. |
4 | This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown above. |
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Financial Highlights–Class B Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
Year Ended November 30 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $17.06 | $17.43 | $19.86 | $21.17 | $18.46 |
Income From Investment Operations: | | | | | |
Net investment income | 0.131 | 0.141 | 0.121 | 0.021 | 0.011 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts, written options and foreign currency transactions | 2.55 | (0.35) | (0.78) | 1.07 | 3.04 |
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | 2.68 | (0.21) | (0.66) | 1.09 | 3.05 |
Less Distributions: | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | (0.16) | (0.15) | (0.05) | (0.06) | (0.05) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investments, futures contracts, written options and foreign currency transactions | — | (0.01) | (1.72) | (2.34) | (0.29) |
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS | (0.16) | (0.16) | (1.77) | (2.40) | (0.34) |
Redemption Fees | — | — | — | 0.002 | — |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $19.58 | $17.06 | $17.43 | $19.86 | $21.17 |
Total Return3 | 15.84% | (1.46)% | (3.59)% | 5.67% | 16.82% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | | | | |
Net expenses | 1.95% | 1.95% | 1.97% | 1.95% | 1.99% |
Net investment income | 0.70% | 0.85% | 0.64% | 0.12% | 0.06% |
Expense waiver/reimbursement4 | 0.20% | 0.18% | 0.12% | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Supplemental Data: | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $14,342 | $16,037 | $21,384 | $26,163 | $30,675 |
Portfolio turnover | 58% | 105% | 76% | 100% | 106% |
1 | Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method. |
2 | Represents less than $0.01. |
3 | Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. |
4 | This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown above. |
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Financial Highlights–Class C Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
Year Ended November 30 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $17.00 | $17.37 | $19.80 | $21.11 | $18.40 |
Income From Investment Operations: | | | | | |
Net investment income | 0.141 | 0.151 | 0.131 | 0.031 | 0.021 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts, written options and foreign currency transactions | 2.55 | (0.35) | (0.78) | 1.07 | 3.03 |
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | 2.69 | (0.20) | (0.65) | 1.10 | 3.05 |
Less Distributions: | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | (0.18) | (0.16) | (0.06) | (0.07) | (0.05) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investments, futures contracts, written options and foreign currency transactions | — | (0.01) | (1.72) | (2.34) | (0.29) |
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS | (0.18) | (0.17) | (1.78) | (2.41) | (0.34) |
Redemption Fees | — | — | — | 0.002 | — |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $19.51 | $17.00 | $17.37 | $19.80 | $21.11 |
Total Return3 | 15.92% | (1.44)% | (3.55)% | 5.70% | 16.89% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | | | | |
Net expenses | 1.89% | 1.89% | 1.91% | 1.89% | 1.95% |
Net investment income | 0.75% | 0.91% | 0.70% | 0.17% | 0.10% |
Expense waiver/reimbursement4 | 0.21% | 0.20% | 0.15% | 0.13% | 0.10% |
Supplemental Data: | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $78,445 | $82,845 | $89,640 | $81,703 | $71,450 |
Portfolio turnover | 58% | 105% | 76% | 100% | 106% |
1 | Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method. |
2 | Represents less than $0.01. |
3 | Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. |
4 | This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown above. |
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Financial Highlights–Class R Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
Year Ended November 30 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $17.38 | $17.74 | $20.16 | $21.40 | $18.62 |
Income From Investment Operations: | | | | | |
Net investment income | 0.201 | 0.211 | 0.191 | 0.101 | 0.091 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts, written options and foreign currency transactions | 2.61 | (0.36) | (0.80) | 1.08 | 3.07 |
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | 2.81 | (0.15) | (0.61) | 1.18 | 3.16 |
Less Distributions: | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | (0.25) | (0.20) | (0.09) | (0.08) | (0.09) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investments, futures contracts, written options and foreign currency transactions | — | (0.01) | (1.72) | (2.34) | (0.29) |
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS | (0.25) | (0.21) | (1.81) | (2.42) | (0.38) |
Redemption Fees | — | — | — | 0.002 | — |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $19.94 | $17.38 | $17.74 | $20.16 | $21.40 |
Total Return3 | 16.32% | (1.12)% | (3.26)% | 6.06% | 17.29% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | | | | |
Net expenses | 1.57% | 1.56% | 1.59% | 1.57% | 1.57% |
Net investment income | 1.07% | 1.24% | 1.02% | 0.50% | 0.48% |
Expense waiver/reimbursement4 | 0.18% | 0.18% | 0.14% | 0.09% | 0.10% |
Supplemental Data: | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $51,768 | $52,430 | $59,229 | $67,588 | $67,769 |
Portfolio turnover | 58% | 105% | 76% | 100% | 106% |
1 | Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method. |
2 | Represents less than $0.01. |
3 | Based on net asset value. |
4 | This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown above. |
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Financial Highlights–Institutional Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
Year Ended November 30 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $17.61 | $17.98 | $20.40 | $21.54 | $18.74 |
Income From Investment Operations: | | | | | |
Net investment income | 0.331 | 0.341 | 0.321 | 0.241 | 0.231 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts, written options and foreign currency transactions | 2.65 | (0.37) | (0.80) | 1.10 | 3.08 |
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | 2.98 | (0.03) | (0.48) | 1.34 | 3.31 |
Less Distributions: | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | (0.38) | (0.33) | (0.22) | (0.14) | (0.22) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investments, futures contracts, written options and foreign currency transactions | — | (0.01) | (1.72) | (2.34) | (0.29) |
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS | (0.38) | (0.34) | (1.94) | (2.48) | (0.51) |
Redemption Fees | — | — | — | 0.002 | — |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $20.21 | $17.61 | $17.98 | $20.40 | $21.54 |
Total Return3 | 17.13% | (0.37)% | (2.51)% | 6.85% | 18.07% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | | | | |
Net expenses | 0.85% | 0.85% | 0.87% | 0.85% | 0.89% |
Net investment income | 1.77% | 1.95% | 1.74% | 1.21% | 1.16% |
Expense waiver/reimbursement4 | 0.20% | 0.20% | 0.14% | 0.12% | 0.10% |
Supplemental Data: | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $105,720 | $91,167 | $115,108 | $62,451 | $48,353 |
Portfolio turnover | 58% | 105% | 76% | 100% | 106% |
1 | Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method. |
2 | Represents less than $0.01. |
3 | Based on net asset value. |
4 | This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown above. |
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Financial Highlights–Class R6 Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
| Year Ended 11/30/2017 | Period Ended 11/30/20161 |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $17.51 | $16.97 |
Income From Investment Operations: | | |
Net investment income | 0.332 | 0.112 |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments, futures contracts and foreign currency transactions | 2.63 | 0.56 |
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | 2.96 | 0.67 |
Less Distributions: | | |
Distributions from net investment income | (0.37) | (0.13) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investments, futures contracts, written options and foreign currency transactions | — | — |
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS | (0.37) | (0.13) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $20.10 | $17.51 |
Total Return3 | 17.14% | 3.94% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | |
Net expenses | 0.83% | 0.84%4 |
Net investment income | 1.78% | 1.48%4 |
Expense waiver/reimbursement5 | 0.17% | 0.16%4 |
Supplemental Data: | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $6,243 | $4,853 |
Portfolio turnover | 58% | 105%6 |
1 | Reflects operations for the period from June 29, 2016 (date of initial investment) to November 30, 2016. |
2 | Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method. |
3 | Based on net asset value. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. |
4 | Computed on an annualized basis. |
5 | This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown above. |
6 | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the Fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended November 30, 2016. |
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
November 30, 2017
Assets: | | |
Investment in securities, at value including $60,690,768 of investment in affiliated holdings (identified cost $354,331,176) | | $415,589,909 |
Cash denominated in foreign currencies (identified cost $4,927,030) | | 5,078,522 |
Restricted cash (Note 2) | | 9,345,041 |
Income receivable | | 1,362,758 |
Receivable for investments sold | | 351,517 |
Receivable for shares sold | | 148,035 |
Unrealized appreciation on foreign exchange contracts | | 2,526,913 |
Receivable for daily variation margin on futures contracts | | 1,178,587 |
TOTAL ASSETS | | 435,581,282 |
Liabilities: | | |
Payable for investments purchased | $287,479 | |
Payable for shares redeemed | 435,593 | |
Unrealized depreciation on foreign exchange contracts | 2,986,658 | |
Bank overdraft | 5,461,572 | |
Payable to adviser (Note 5) | 6,838 | |
Payable for administrative fees (Note 5) | 932 | |
Payable for distribution services fee (Note 5) | 77,947 | |
Payable for other service fees (Notes 2 and 5) | 52,617 | |
Accrued expenses (Note 5) | 328,998 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | 9,638,634 |
Net assets for 21,323,323 shares outstanding | | $425,942,648 |
Net Assets Consist of: | | |
Paid-in capital | | $373,139,014 |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments, futures contracts and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currency | | 62,164,827 |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments, futures contracts, written options and foreign currency transactions | | (11,109,212) |
Undistributed net investment income | | 1,748,019 |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $425,942,648 |
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities–continued
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share | | |
Class A Shares: | | |
Net asset value per share ($169,423,703 ÷ 8,433,610 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized | | $20.09 |
Offering price per share (100/94.50 of $20.09) | | $21.26 |
Redemption proceeds per share | | $20.09 |
Class B Shares: | | |
Net asset value per share ($14,341,784 ÷ 732,409 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized | | $19.58 |
Offering price per share | | $19.58 |
Redemption proceeds per share (94.50/100 of $19.58) | | $18.50 |
Class C Shares: | | |
Net asset value per share ($78,445,232 ÷ 4,019,811 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized | | $19.51 |
Offering price per share | | $19.51 |
Redemption proceeds per share (99.00/100 of $19.51) | | $19.31 |
Class R Shares: | | |
Net asset value per share ($51,768,498 ÷ 2,595,802 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized | | $19.94 |
Offering price per share | | $19.94 |
Redemption proceeds per share | | $19.94 |
Institutional Shares: | | |
Net asset value per share ($105,720,102 ÷ 5,231,121 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized | | $20.21 |
Offering price per share | | $20.21 |
Redemption proceeds per share | | $20.21 |
Class R6 Shares: | | |
Net asset value per share ($6,243,329 ÷ 310,570 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized | | $20.10 |
Offering price per share | | $20.10 |
Redemption proceeds per share | | $20.10 |
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Statement of Operations
Year Ended November 30, 2017
Investment Income: | | | |
Dividends (including $3,063,663 received from affiliated holdings and net of foreign taxes withheld of $280,320) | | | $9,351,737 |
Interest | | | 1,715,024 |
TOTAL INCOME | | | 11,066,761 |
Expenses: | | | |
Investment adviser fee (Note 5) | | $2,927,258 | |
Administrative fee (Note 5) | | 331,065 | |
Custodian fees | | 243,080 | |
Transfer agent fee (Note 2) | | 681,436 | |
Directors'/Trustees' fees (Note 5) | | 11,638 | |
Auditing fees | | 36,074 | |
Legal fees | | 8,020 | |
Portfolio accounting fees | | 181,715 | |
Distribution services fee (Note 5) | | 979,126 | |
Other service fees (Notes 2 and 5) | | 654,974 | |
Share registration costs | | 102,374 | |
Printing and postage | | 47,469 | |
Miscellaneous (Note 5) | | 46,717 | |
TOTAL EXPENSES | | 6,250,946 | |
Waiver and Reimbursements: | | | |
Waiver/reimbursement of investment adviser fee (Note 5) | $(711,230) | | |
Reimbursements of other operating expenses (Notes 2 and 5) | (94,024) | | |
TOTAL WAIVER AND REIMBURSEMENTS | | (805,254) | |
Net expenses | | | 5,445,692 |
Net investment income | | | 5,621,069 |
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Statement of Operations–continued
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Futures Contracts, Written Options, Foreign Exchange Contracts and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | |
Net realized gain on investments (including realized loss of $(762,854) on sales of investments in affiliated holdings) | | | $14,383,129 |
Net realized loss on foreign currency and foreign currency related transactions | | | (48,598) |
Net realized loss on foreign exchange contracts | | | (1,544,497) |
Net realized gain on futures contracts | | | 1,088,833 |
Net realized gain on written options | | | 14,480 |
Realized gain distribution from affiliated investment company shares | | | 314,673 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments (including change in unrealized appreciation of $1,690,485 on investments in affiliated holdings) | | | 45,151,009 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currency | | | 298,441 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation of foreign currency exchange contracts | | | (1,551,852) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation of futures contracts | | | 845,486 |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments, futures contracts, written options and foreign currency transactions | | | 58,951,104 |
Change in net assets resulting from operations | | | $64,572,173 |
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Year Ended November 30 | 2017 | 2016 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | |
Operations: | | |
Net investment income | $5,621,069 | $6,695,715 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, investments including allocation from affiliated partnership, futures contracts, written option transactions and foreign currency transactions | 14,208,020 | (18,571,355) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments, futures contracts and foreign currency translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currency | 44,743,084 | 8,901,923 |
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | 64,572,173 | (2,973,717) |
Distributions to Shareholders: | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | |
Class A Shares | (2,871,842) | (2,974,140) |
Class B Shares | (143,286) | (166,132) |
Class C Shares | (806,356) | (848,140) |
Class R Shares | (723,829) | (650,652) |
Institutional Shares | (1,924,996) | (2,108,995) |
Class R6 Shares | (106,550) | (12,378) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investments, investments including allocation from affiliated partnership, futures contracts, written option transactions and foreign currency transactions | | |
Class A Shares | — | (61,424) |
Class B Shares | — | (7,046) |
Class C Shares | — | (30,958) |
Class R Shares | — | (19,376) |
Institutional Shares | — | (37,846) |
Class R6 Shares | — | — |
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS | (6,576,859) | (6,917,087) |
Share Transactions: | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | 74,058,895 | 104,578,274 |
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | 6,150,103 | 6,476,003 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (129,036,005) | (156,933,274) |
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS | (48,827,007) | (45,878,997) |
Change in net assets | 9,168,307 | (55,769,801) |
Net Assets: | | |
Beginning of period | 416,774,341 | 472,544,142 |
End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $1,748,019 and $1,925,795, respectively) | $425,942,648 | $416,774,341 |
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Notes to Financial Statements
November 30, 2017
1. ORGANIZATION
Federated Global Allocation Fund (the “Fund”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as a diversified, open-end management investment company. The Fund offers six classes of shares: Class A Shares, Class B Shares, Class C Shares, Class R Shares, Institutional Shares and Class R6 Shares. All shares of the Fund have equal rights with respect to voting, except on class-specific matters. The primary investment objective of the Fund is to provide relative safety of capital with the possibility of long-term growth of capital and income. Consideration is also given to current income.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with GAAP.
Investment Valuation
In calculating its NAV, the Fund generally values investments as follows:
■ | Equity securities listed on an exchange or traded through a regulated market system are valued at their last reported sale price or official closing price in their principal exchange or market. |
■ | Fixed-income securities are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by the Trustees. |
■ | Shares of other mutual funds or non-exchange-traded investment companies are valued based upon their reported NAVs. |
■ | Derivative contracts listed on exchanges are valued at their reported settlement or closing price, except that options are valued at the mean of closing bid and asked quotations. |
■ | Over-the-counter (OTC) derivative contracts are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by the Trustees. |
■ | For securities that are fair valued in accordance with procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Trustees, certain factors may be considered, such as: the last traded or purchase price of the security, information obtained by contacting the issuer or dealers, analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents, fundamental analytical data, the nature and duration of restrictions on disposition, the movement of the market in which the security is normally traded, public trading in similar securities or derivative contracts of the issuer or comparable issuers, movement of a relevant index, or other factors including but not limited to industry changes and relevant government actions. |
If any price, quotation, price evaluation or other pricing source is not readily available when the NAV is calculated, if the Fund cannot obtain price evaluations from a pricing service or from more than one dealer for an investment within a reasonable period of time as set forth in the Fund's valuation policies and procedures, or if information furnished by a pricing service, in the opinion of the valuation committee (“Valuation Committee”), is deemed not representative of the fair value of such security, the Fund uses the fair value of the investment determined in accordance with the procedures described below. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to an investment if it sold the investment at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV per share.
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Fair Valuation and Significant Events Procedures
The Trustees have ultimate responsibility for determining the fair value of investments for which market quotations are not readily available. The Trustees have appointed a Valuation Committee comprised of officers of the Fund, Federated Global Investment Management Corp. (the “Adviser”) and certain of the Adviser's affiliated companies to assist in determining fair value and in overseeing the calculation of the NAV. The Trustees have also authorized the use of pricing services recommended by the Valuation Committee to provide fair value evaluations of the current value of certain investments for purposes of calculating the NAV. The Valuation Committee employs various methods for reviewing third-party pricing-service evaluations including periodic reviews of third-party pricing services' policies, procedures and valuation methods (including key inputs, methods, models and assumptions), transactional back-testing, comparisons of evaluations of different pricing services, and review of price challenges by the Adviser based on recent market activity. In the event that market quotations and price evaluations are not available for an investment, the Valuation Committee determines the fair value of the investment in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trustees. The Trustees periodically review and approve the fair valuations made by the Valuation Committee and any changes made to the procedures.
Factors considered by pricing services in evaluating an investment include the yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, coupon, maturity, call rights and other potential prepayments, terms and type, reported transactions, indications as to values from dealers and general market conditions. Some pricing services provide a single price evaluation reflecting the bid-side of the market for an investment (a “bid” evaluation). Other pricing services offer both bid evaluations and price evaluations indicative of a price between the prices bid and asked for the investment (a “mid” evaluation). The Fund normally uses bid evaluations for any U.S. Treasury and Agency securities, mortgage-backed securities and municipal securities. The Fund normally uses mid evaluations for any other types of fixed-income securities and any OTC derivative contracts. In the event that market quotations and price evaluations are not available for an investment, the fair value of the investment is determined in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trustees.
The Trustees also have adopted procedures requiring an investment to be priced at its fair value whenever the Adviser determines that a significant event affecting the value of the investment has occurred between the time as of which the price of the investment would otherwise be determined and the time as of which the NAV is computed. An event is considered significant if there is both an affirmative expectation that the investment's value will change in response to the event and a reasonable basis for quantifying the resulting change in value. Examples of significant events that may occur after the close of the principal market on which a security is traded, or after the time of a price evaluation provided by a pricing service or a dealer, include:
■ | With respect to securities traded principally in foreign markets, significant trends in U.S. equity markets or in the trading of foreign securities index futures contracts; |
■ | Political or other developments affecting the economy or markets in which an issuer conducts its operations or its securities are traded; |
■ | Announcements concerning matters such as acquisitions, recapitalizations, litigation developments, or a natural disaster affecting the issuer's operations or regulatory changes or market developments affecting the issuer's industry. |
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The Trustees have adopted procedures whereby the Valuation Committee uses a pricing service to determine the fair value of equity securities traded principally in foreign markets when the Adviser determines that there has been a significant trend in the U.S. equity markets or in index futures trading. For other significant events, the Fund may seek to obtain more current quotations or price evaluations from alternative pricing sources. If a reliable alternative pricing source is not available, the Fund will determine the fair value of the investment in accordance with the fair valuation procedures approved by the Trustees. The Trustees have ultimate responsibility for any fair valuations made in response to a significant event.
Repurchase Agreements
The Fund may invest in repurchase agreements for short-term liquidity purposes. It is the policy of the Fund to require the other party to a repurchase agreement to transfer to the Fund's custodian or sub-custodian eligible securities or cash with a market value (after transaction costs) at least equal to the repurchase price to be paid under the repurchase agreement. The eligible securities are transferred to accounts with the custodian or sub-custodian in which the Fund holds a “securities entitlement” and exercises “control” as those terms are defined in the Uniform Commercial Code. The Fund has established procedures for monitoring the market value of the transferred securities and requiring the transfer of additional eligible securities if necessary to equal at least the repurchase price. These procedures also allow the other party to require securities to be transferred from the account to the extent that their market value exceeds the repurchase price or in exchange for other eligible securities of equivalent market value.
The insolvency of the other party or other failure to repurchase the securities may delay the disposition of the underlying securities or cause the Fund to receive less than the full repurchase price. Under the terms of the repurchase agreement, any amounts received by the Fund in excess of the repurchase price and related transaction costs must be remitted to the other party.
The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements in which eligible securities are transferred into joint trading accounts maintained by the custodian or sub-custodian for investment companies and other clients advised by the Fund's Adviser and its affiliates. The Fund will participate on a pro rata basis with the other investment companies and clients in its share of the securities transferred under such repurchase agreements and in its share of proceeds from any repurchase or other disposition of such securities.
Investment Income, Gains and Losses, Expenses and Distributions
Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade-date basis. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are recorded on an identified-cost basis. Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Foreign dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date or when the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Positive or negative inflation adjustments on Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) are included in interest income. Distributions of net investment income, if any, are declared and paid quarterly. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at fair value. Amortization/accretion of premium and discount is included in investment income. Gains and losses realized on principal payment of mortgage-backed securities (paydown gains and losses) are classified as part of investment income. Investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, and certain fund-level expenses are allocated to each class based on relative average daily net assets, except that Class A Shares, Class B Shares, Class C Shares, Class R Shares, Institutional Shares and Class R6 Shares may bear distribution services fees, other service fees and transfer agent fees
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unique to those classes. The detail of the total fund expense waiver and reimbursements of $805,254 is disclosed in various locations in this Note 2 and Note 5. For the year ended November 30, 2017, the custodian reimbursed $25,270 of custody fees. For the year ended November 30, 2017, transfer agent fees for the Fund were as follows:
| Transfer Agent Fees Incurred | Transfer Agent Fees Reimbursed |
Class A Shares | $228,326 | $(6,456) |
Class B Shares | 30,997 | (2,448) |
Class C Shares | 129,958 | (24,984) |
Class R Shares | 169,004 | (4,178) |
Institutional Shares | 119,299 | (30,688) |
Class R6 Shares | 3,852 | — |
TOTAL | $681,436 | $(68,754) |
Dividends are declared separately for each class. No class has preferential dividend rights; differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses.
Other Service Fees
The Fund may pay other service fees up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund's Class A Shares, Class B Shares and Class C Shares to unaffiliated financial intermediaries or to Federated Shareholder Services Company (FSSC) for providing services to shareholders and maintaining shareholder accounts. Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FSSC may voluntarily reimburse the Fund for other service fees. For the year ended November 30, 2017, other service fees for the Fund were as follows:
| Other Service Fees Incurred |
Class A Shares | $416,942 |
Class B Shares | 37,730 |
Class C Shares | 200,302 |
TOTAL | $654,974 |
Federal Taxes
It is the Fund's policy to comply with the Subchapter M provision of the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax is necessary. As of and during the year ended November 30, 2017, the Fund did not have a liability for any uncertain tax positions. The Fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to tax liabilities as income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. As of November 30, 2017, tax years 2014 through 2017 remain subject to examination by the Fund's major tax jurisdictions, which include the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by governments of countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on either income or gains earned or repatriated. The Fund accrues and applies such taxes to net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized gains as income and/or gains are earned.
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When-Issued and Delayed-Delivery Transactions
The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed-delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.
Futures Contracts
The Fund purchases and sells financial futures contracts to seek to increase return and to manage duration, sector asset class risk and yield curve risks. Additionally, the Fund purchases and sells futures contracts to enhance yield and reduce transaction costs. Upon entering into a financial futures contract with a broker, the Fund is required to deposit in a segregated account, either U.S. government securities or a specified amount of Restricted cash, which is shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Futures contracts are valued daily and unrealized gains or losses are recorded in a “variation margin” account. Daily, the Fund receives from or pays to the broker a specified amount of cash based upon changes in the variation margin account. When a contract is closed, the Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss. Futures contracts have market risks, including the risk that the change in the value of the contract may not correlate with the changes in the value of the underlying securities. There is minimal counterparty risk to the Fund since futures contracts are exchange traded and the exchange's clearing house, as counterparty to all exchange traded futures contracts, guarantees the futures contracts against default.
Futures contracts outstanding at period end are listed after the Fund's Portfolio of Investments.
The average notional value of long and short futures contracts held by the Fund throughout the period was $136,870,012 and $141,429,271, respectively. This is based on amounts held as of each month-end throughout the fiscal period.
Foreign Exchange Contracts
The Fund may enter into foreign exchange contracts to seek to increase returns and to manage currency risk. Purchased contracts are used to acquire exposure to foreign currencies, whereas, contracts to sell are used to hedge the Fund's securities against currency fluctuations. Risks may arise upon entering into these transactions from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their commitments and from unanticipated movements in security prices or foreign exchange rates. The foreign exchange contracts are adjusted by the daily exchange rate of the underlying currency and any gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized until the settlement date.
Foreign exchange contracts are subject to Master Netting Agreements (MNA) which are agreements between the Fund and its counterparties that provide for the net settlement of all transactions and collateral with the Fund, through a single payment, in the event of default or termination. Amounts presented on the Portfolio of Investments and Statement of Assets and Liabilities are not net settlement amounts but gross.
Foreign exchange contracts outstanding at period end, including net unrealized appreciation/depreciation or net settlement amount, are listed after the Fund's Portfolio of Investments.
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The average value at settlement date payable and receivable of foreign exchange contracts purchased and sold by the Fund throughout the period was $2,457,951 and $2,546,994, respectively. This is based on the contracts held as of each month-end throughout the fiscal period.
Foreign Currency Translation
The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the rates of exchange of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expenses are translated at the rate of exchange quoted on the respective date that such transactions are recorded. The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.
Reported net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities other than investments in securities at fiscal year end, resulting from changes in the exchange rate.
Option Contracts
The Fund buys or sells put and call options to maintain flexibility. The seller (“writer”) of an option receives a payment or premium, from the buyer, which the writer keeps regardless of whether the buyer exercises the option. When the Fund writes a put or call option, an amount equal to the premium received is recorded as a liability and subsequently marked to market to reflect the current value of the option written. Premiums received from writing options which expire are treated as realized gains. The Fund, as a writer of an option, bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the underlying reference instrument. When the Fund purchases a put or call option, an amount equal to the premium paid is recorded as an increase to the cost of the investment and subsequently marked to market to reflect the current value of the option purchased. Premiums paid for purchasing options which expire are treated as realized losses. Premiums received/paid for writing/purchasing options which are exercised or closed are added to the proceeds or offset against amounts paid on the underlying reference instrument to determine the realized gain or loss. The risk associated with purchasing put and call options is limited to the premium paid. Options can trade on securities or commodities exchanges. In this case, the exchange sets all the terms of the contract except for the price. Most exchanges require investors to maintain margin accounts through their brokers to cover their potential obligations to the exchange. This protects investors against potential defaults by the counterparty.
At November 30, 2017, the Fund had no outstanding written option contracts.
The average market value of purchased put and call options held by the Fund throughout the period was $4,418 and $19,256, respectively. This is based on amounts held as of each month-end throughout the fiscal period.
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Restricted Securities
The Fund may purchase securities which are considered restricted. Restricted securities are securities that either: (a) cannot be offered for public sale without first being registered, or being able to take advantage of an exemption from registration, under the Securities Act of 1933; or (b) are subject to contractual restrictions on public sales. In some cases, when a security cannot be offered for public sale without first being registered, the issuer of the restricted security has agreed to register such securities for resale, at the issuer's expense, either upon demand by the Fund or in connection with another registered offering of the securities. Many such restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. Restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Trustees. The Fund will not incur any registration costs upon such resales. The Fund's restricted securities, like other securities, are priced in accordance with procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Trustees.
Additional Disclosure Related to Derivative Instruments
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments |
| Asset | Liability |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | Fair Value | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | Fair Value |
Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments under ASC Topic 815 | | | | |
Interest rate contracts | Receivable for daily variation margin on futures contracts | $(397,920)* | — | $— |
Equity contracts | Receivable for daily variation margin on futures contracts | 1,608,749* | — | — |
Foreign exchange contracts | Unrealized appreciation on foreign exchange contracts | $2,526,913 | Unrealized depreciation on foreign exchange contracts | $2,986,658 |
Total derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments under ASC Topic 815 | | $3,737,742 | | $2,986,658 |
* | Includes cumulative appreciation of futures contracts as reported in the footnotes to the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day's variation margin is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
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The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Year Ended November 30, 2017
Amount of Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income |
| Futures Contracts | Foreign Exchange Contracts1 | Purchased Options1 | Written Options | Total |
Interest rate contracts | $(405,705) | $— | $— | | $(405,705) |
Foreign exchange contracts | — | (1,544,497) | (85,297) | 14,480 | (1,615,314) |
Equity contracts | 1,494,538 | — | — | — | 1,494,538 |
TOTAL | $1,088,833 | $(1,544,497) | $(85,297) | $14,480 | $(526,481) |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation or (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income |
| Futures Contracts | Foreign Exchange Contracts | Total |
Interest rate contracts | $(255,608) | $— | $(255,608) |
Foreign exchange contracts | — | (1,551,852) | (1,551,852) |
Equity contracts | 1,101,094 | — | 1,101,094 |
TOTAL | $845,486 | $(1,551,852) | $(706,366) |
1 | The net realized gain (loss) on Purchased Options Contracts is found within the Net realized gain on investments on the Statement of Operations. |
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As indicated above, certain derivative investments are transacted subject to MNA. These agreements permit the Fund to offset with a counterparty certain derivative payable and/or receivables with collateral held and create one single net payment in the event of default or termination of the agreement by either the Fund or the counterparty. Amounts presented on the Portfolio of Investments and Statement of Assets and Liabilities are not net settlement amounts but gross. As of November 30, 2017, the impact of netting assets and liabilities and the collateral pledged or received based on MNA are detailed below:
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
Transaction | Gross Asset Derivatives Presented in Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Financial Instruments | Collateral Received | Net Amount (not less than $0) |
Foreign exchange contracts | $2,526,913 | $(2,526,913) | $— | $— |
TOTAL | $2,526,913 | $(2,526,913) | $— | $— |
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Transaction | Gross Liability Derivatives Presented in Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Financial Instruments | Collateral Received | Net Amount (not less than $0) |
Foreign exchange contracts | $2,986,658 | $(2,526,913) | $— | $459,745 |
TOTAL | $2,986,658 | $(2,526,913) | $— | $459,745 |
Other
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimated. The Fund applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance.
3. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST
The following tables summarize capital stock activity:
Year Ended November 30 | 2017 | 2016 |
Class A Shares: | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Shares sold | 804,238 | $15,031,309 | 1,493,146 | $25,748,895 |
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | 147,474 | 2,687,430 | 164,300 | 2,842,977 |
Shares redeemed | (2,203,862) | (41,027,283) | (2,446,367) | (42,394,903) |
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS A SHARE TRANSACTIONS | (1,252,150) | $(23,308,544) | (788,921) | $(13,803,031) |
Year Ended November 30 | 2017 | 2016 |
Class B Shares: | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Shares sold | 73,315 | $1,328,192 | 78,698 | $1,325,465 |
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | 7,688 | 135,106 | 9,736 | 164,083 |
Shares redeemed | (288,854) | (5,243,193) | (375,205) | (6,312,592) |
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS B SHARE TRANSACTIONS | (207,851) | $(3,779,895) | (286,771) | $(4,823,044) |
Year Ended November 30 | 2017 | 2016 |
Class C Shares: | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Shares sold | 816,064 | $14,783,955 | 1,291,187 | $21,626,173 |
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | 43,243 | 759,165 | 48,235 | 810,230 |
Shares redeemed | (1,712,796) | (30,997,211) | (1,625,405) | (27,285,886) |
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS C SHARE TRANSACTIONS | (853,489) | $(15,454,091) | (285,983) | $(4,849,483) |
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Year Ended November 30 | 2017 | 2016 |
Class R Shares: | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Shares sold | 721,640 | $13,174,307 | 753,777 | $12,891,329 |
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | 39,431 | 709,062 | 38,455 | 659,433 |
Shares redeemed | (1,181,396) | (21,853,540) | (1,114,237) | (19,098,340) |
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS R SHARE TRANSACTIONS | (420,325) | $(7,970,171) | (322,005) | $(5,547,578) |
Year Ended November 30 | 2017 | 2016 |
Institutional Shares: | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Shares sold | 1,495,396 | $28,254,413 | 2,180,465 | $37,581,864 |
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | 95,370 | 1,753,702 | 114,230 | 1,986,903 |
Shares redeemed | (1,537,907) | (28,957,302) | (3,520,051) | (61,347,144) |
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM INSTITUTIONAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | 52,859 | $1,050,813 | (1,225,356) | $(21,778,377) |
| Year Ended 11/30/2017 | Period Ended 11/30/20161 |
Class R6 Shares: | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Shares sold | 78,839 | $1,486,719 | 304,757 | $5,404,548 |
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | 5,764 | 105,638 | 695 | 12,377 |
Shares redeemed | (51,238) | (957,476) | (28,247) | (494,409) |
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS R6 SHARE TRANSACTIONS | 33,365 | $634,881 | 277,205 | $4,922,516 |
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM TOTAL FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS | (2,647,591) | $(48,827,007) | (2,631,831) | $(45,878,997) |
1 | Reflects operations for the period from June 29, 2016 (commencement of operations) to November 30, 2016. |
4. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These differences are due to differing treatments for allocated income from partnerships, foreign currency reclassifications, return of capital adjustments, short-term capital gain reclassifications, TIPS deflation adjustments and PFIC reclassifications.
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For the year ended November 30, 2017, permanent differences identified and reclassified among the components of net assets were as follows:
Increase (Decrease) |
Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss) | Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) |
$778,014 | $(778,014) |
Net investment income (loss), net realized gains (losses), and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.
The tax character of distributions as reported on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets for the years ended November 30, 2017 and 2016, was as follows:
| 2017 | 2016 |
Ordinary income1 | $6,576,859 | $6,760,437 |
Long-term capital gains | $— | $156,650 |
1 | For tax purposes, short-term capital gain distributions are considered as ordinary income distributions. |
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As of November 30, 2017, the components of distributable earnings on a tax-basis were as follows:
Undistributed ordinary income | $2,145,556 |
Net unrealized appreciation | $57,396,533 |
Capital loss carryforwards | $(6,738,455) |
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis net unrealized appreciation/depreciation is attributable to differing treatments for defaulted securities, deferral of losses on wash sales, mark-to-market of futures contracts, non-taxable dividends and partnership adjustments.
At November 30, 2017, the cost of investments for federal tax purposes was $358,383,710. The net unrealized appreciation of investments for federal tax purposes was $57,262,140. This consists of net unrealized appreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of value over cost of $61,602,013 and net unrealized depreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of cost over value of $4,339,873. The amounts presented are inclusive of derivative contracts.
At November 30, 2017, the Fund had a capital loss carryforward of $6,738,455 which will reduce the Fund's taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Code, thereby reducing the amount of distributions to shareholders which would otherwise be necessary to relieve the Fund of any liability for federal income tax. Pursuant to the Code, a net capital loss incurred in taxable years beginning on or before December 22, 2010, is characterized as short-term and may be carried forward for a maximum of eight tax years (“Carryforward Limit”), whereas a net capital loss incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010, retains its character as either short-term or long-term, does not expire and is required to be utilized prior to the losses which have a Carryforward Limit.
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The following schedule summarizes the Fund's capital loss carryforwards and expiration years:
Expiration Year | Short-Term | Long-Term | Total |
No Expiration | $1,342,209 | $1,999,201 | $3,341,410 |
2018 | $3,397,045 | NA | $3,397,045 |
The Fund used capital loss carryforwards of $14,267,102 to offset capital gains realized during the year ended November 30, 2017.
5. INVESTMENT ADVISER FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
The advisory agreement between the Fund and the Adviser provides for an annual fee of 0.55% of the average daily net assets of the Fund plus 4.50% of gross income of the Fund, excluding gains or losses. Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, the Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. For the year ended November 30, 2017, the Adviser voluntarily waived $706,127 of its fee and voluntarily reimbursed $68,754 of transfer agent fees. The Adviser has agreed to reimburse the Fund for certain investment adviser fees as a result of transactions in other affiliated investment companies. For the year ended November 30, 2017, the Adviser reimbursed $5,103.
Certain of the Fund's assets are managed by Federated Investment Management Company (FIMCO) (the “Sub-Adviser”). Under the terms of a sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, the Sub-Adviser receives an allocable portion of the Fund's adviser fee. The fee is paid by the Adviser out of its resources and is not an incremental Fund expense. For the year ended November 30, 2017, the Sub-Adviser earned a fee of $342,100.
Administrative Fee
Federated Administrative Services (FAS), under the Administrative Services Agreement, provides the Fund with administrative personnel and services. For purposes of determining the appropriate rate breakpoint, “Investment Complex” is defined as all of the Federated Funds subject to a fee under the Administrative Services Agreement. The fee paid to FAS is based on the average daily net assets of the Investment Complex as specified below:
Administrative Fee | Average Daily Net Assets of the Investment Complex |
0.100% | on assets up to $50 billion |
0.075% | on assets over $50 billion |
Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FAS may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. For the year ended November 30, 2017, the annualized fee paid to FAS was 0.079% of average daily net assets of the Fund.
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Prior to September 1, 2017, the breakpoints of the Administrative Fee paid to FAS, described above, were:
Administrative Fee | Average Daily Net Assets of the Investment Complex |
0.150% | on the first $5 billion |
0.125% | on the next $5 billion |
0.100% | on the next $10 billion |
0.075% | on assets in excess of $20 billion |
In addition, FAS may charge certain out-of-pocket expenses to the Fund.
Distribution Services Fee
The Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the terms of the Plan, the Fund will compensate Federated Securities Corp. (FSC), the principal distributor, from the daily net assets of the Fund's Class B Shares, Class C Shares and Class R Shares to finance activities intended to result in the sale of these shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur distribution expenses at the following percentages of average daily net assets annually, to compensate FSC:
Share Class Name | Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets of Class |
Class B Shares | 0.75% |
Class C Shares | 0.75% |
Class R Shares | 0.50% |
Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. For the year ended November 30, 2017, distribution services fees for the Fund were as follows:
| Distribution Services Fees Incurred |
Class B Shares | $113,191 |
Class C Shares | 600,907 |
Class R Shares | 265,028 |
TOTAL | $979,126 |
When FSC receives fees, it may pay some or all of them to financial intermediaries whose customers purchase shares. For the year ended November 30, 2017, FSC retained $148,653 of fees paid by the Fund.
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Sales Charges
Front-end sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) do not represent expenses of the Fund. They are deducted from the proceeds of sales of Fund shares prior to investment or from redemption proceeds prior to remittance, as applicable. For the year ended November 30, 2017, FSC retained $14,194 in sales charges from the sale of Class A Shares. FSC also retained $29,538 and $3,961 of CDSC relating to redemptions of Class B Shares and Class C Shares, respectively.
Other Service Fees
For the year ended November 30, 2017, FSSC received $86,263 of the other service fees disclosed in Note 2.
Expense Limitation
The Adviser and certain of its affiliates (which may include FSC, FAS and FSSC) on their own initiative have agreed to waive certain amounts of their respective fees and/or reimburse expenses. Total annual fund operating expenses (as shown in the financial highlights, excluding line of credit expenses, interest expense, dividends and other expenses related to short sales, extraordinary expenses and proxy-related expenses paid by the Fund, if any) paid by the Fund's Class A Shares, Class B Shares, Class C Shares, Class R Shares, Institutional Shares and Class R6 Shares (after the voluntary waivers and/or reimbursements) will not exceed 1.14%, 1.95%, 1.89%, 1.57%, 0.85% and 0.83% (the “Fee Limit”), respectively, up to but not including the later of (the “Termination Date”): (a) February 1, 2019; or (b) the date of the Fund's next effective Prospectus. While the Adviser and its applicable affiliates currently do not anticipate terminating or increasing these arrangements prior to the Termination Date, these arrangements may only be terminated or the Fee Limit increased prior to the Termination Date with the agreement of the Trustees.
Interfund Transactions
During the year ended November 30, 2017, the Fund engaged in sale transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Directors/Trustees and/or common Officers. These sale transactions complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Act and amounted to $553,166.
General
Certain Officers and Trustees of the Fund are Officers and Directors or Trustees of certain of the above companies. To efficiently facilitate payment, Directors'/Trustees' fees and certain expenses related to conducting meetings of the Directors/Trustees and other miscellaneous expenses are paid by an affiliate of the Adviser which in due course are reimbursed by the Fund. These expenses related to conducting meetings of the Directors/Trustees and other miscellaneous expenses may be included in Accrued and Miscellaneous Expenses on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Operations, respectively.
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6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Purchases and sales of investments, excluding long-term U.S. government securities and short-term obligations, for the year ended November 30, 2017, were as follows:
Purchases | $220,090,029 |
Sales | $270,060,764 |
7. LINE OF CREDIT
The Fund participates with certain other Federated Funds, on a several basis, in an up to $500,000,000 unsecured, 364-day, committed, revolving line of credit (LOC) agreement. The LOC was made available to finance temporarily the repurchase or redemption of shares of the Fund, failed trades, payment of dividends, settlement of trades and for other short-term, temporary or emergency general business purposes. The Fund cannot borrow under the LOC if an inter-fund loan is outstanding. The Fund's ability to borrow under the LOC also is subject to the limitations of the Act and various conditions precedent that must be satisfied before the Fund can borrow. Loans under the LOC are charged interest at a fluctuating rate per annum equal to the highest, on any day, of (a) (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the one month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), and (iii) 0.0%, plus (b) a margin. The LOC also requires the Fund to pay, quarterly in arrears and at maturity, its pro rata share of a commitment fee based on the amount of the lenders' commitment that has not been utilized. As of November 30, 2017, the Fund had no outstanding loans. During the year ended November 30, 2017, the Fund did not utilize the LOC.
8. INTERFUND LENDING
Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund, along with other funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated Investors, Inc., may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the Fund to borrow from other participating affiliated funds. As of November 30, 2017, there were no outstanding loans. During the year ended November 30, 2017, the program was not utilized.
9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Effective December 1, 2017, Class B Shares will be closed to new accounts and to new investors.
Effective February 1, 2018, Class B Shares will be closed to exchanges from Class B Shares of other Federated Funds and to new purchases made by existing shareholders (excluding reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.
10. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2017, 83.13% of total ordinary income (including short-term capital gain) distributions made by the Fund are qualifying dividends which may be subject to a maximum tax rate of 15%, as provided for by the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Act of 2003. Complete information is reported in conjunction with the reporting of your distributions on Form 1099-DIV.
Of the ordinary income (including short-term capital gain) distributions made by the Fund during the year ended November 30, 2017, 31.85% qualify for the dividend received deduction available to corporate shareholders.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND SHAREHOLDERS OF FEDERATED GLOBAL ALLOCATION FUND:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, of the Federated Global Allocation Fund (the “Fund”), as of November 30, 2017, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods in the five-year period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of November 30, 2017, by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Federated Global Allocation Fund as of November 30, 2017, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods in the five-year period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Boston, Massachusetts
January 23, 2018
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Shareholder Expense Example (unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase or redemption payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and to the extent applicable, distribution (12b-1) fees and/or other service fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you to understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. It is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from June 1, 2017 to November 30, 2017.
ACTUAL EXPENSES
The first section of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you incurred over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses attributable to your investment during this period.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
The second section of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund's actual return. Thus, you should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate the actual ending account balance or your expenses for the period. Rather, these figures are required to be provided to enable you to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
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Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. Therefore, the second section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.
| Beginning Account Value 6/1/2017 | Ending Account Value 11/30/2017 | Expenses Paid During Period1 |
Actual: | | | |
Class A Shares | $1,000 | $1,083.10 | $6.01 |
Class B Shares | $1,000 | $1,078.60 | $10.21 |
Class C Shares | $1,000 | $1,079.20 | $9.90 |
Class R Shares | $1,000 | $1,080.80 | $8.24 |
Institutional Shares | $1,000 | $1,084.70 | $4.49 |
Class R6 Shares | $1,000 | $1,084.70 | $4.39 |
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return before expenses): | | | |
Class A Shares | $1,000 | $1,019.30 | $5.82 |
Class B Shares | $1,000 | $1,015.30 | $9.90 |
Class C Shares | $1,000 | $1,015.60 | $9.60 |
Class R Shares | $1,000 | $1,017.20 | $7.99 |
Institutional Shares | $1,000 | $1,020.80 | $4.36 |
Class R6 Shares | $1,000 | $1,020.90 | $4.26 |
1 | Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized net expense ratios, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half-year period). The annualized net expense ratios are as follows: |
| |
Class A Shares | 1.15% |
Class B Shares | 1.96% |
Class C Shares | 1.90% |
Class R Shares | 1.58% |
Institutional Shares | 0.86% |
Class R6 Shares | 0.84% |
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In Memoriam
With profound sadness, Federated announces the passing of John F. (“Jack”) Donahue and John W. (“John”) McGonigle. They will be greatly missed.
Jack Donahue
(Former Chairman and President, and Emeritus Director/Trustee, of the Federated Funds, and Founder, Former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman Emeritus, of Federated Investors, Inc.)
Jack Donahue, along with Richard B. Fisher, founded Federated in 1955 and served as a leader and member of the Boards of Directors/Trustees of the Federated Funds and the Board of Directors of Federated Investors, Inc. Mr. Donahue was a family man of deep faith with exemplary character and fealty, who served his religion, family, community, and the Federated Funds and Federated, as well as their shareholders, officers and employees, with distinction. His integrity, intelligence, and keen sense of fiduciary duty, coupled with his faith, family and background as a West Point graduate and Strategic Air Command B-29 pilot, served as a foundation for his strong business acumen and leadership. Among his many achievements, Mr. Donahue's steadfast and innovative leadership of the Federated Funds and Federated, as well as within the investment management industry, led to the birth of money market funds in the 1970s and their growth as an innovative, efficient and effective cash management vehicle throughout the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and beyond. Federated expresses deep gratitude to Mr. Donahue for his inspiring leadership, distinguished service and contributions as a husband, father, founder, Board member and officer, colleague and friend.
John McGonigle
(Former Secretary of the Federated Funds, Former Director, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer of Federated Investors, Inc.)
John McGonigle served the Federated Funds and their respective Boards with distinction for more than 50 years as Fund Secretary and also served as Director for several closed-end funds. Mr. McGonigle was a gifted lawyer and wise counselor with a genial presence, keen intellect and convivial demeanor. A man of deep faith, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. A graduate of Duquesne University School of Law, Mr. McGonigle served as an officer in the U.S. Army for two years, achieving the rank of Captain. He also served on the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission before joining Federated in 1966. Among many professional accomplishments, Mr. McGonigle helped fashion the regulatory foundation for money market funds, established Federated's first offshore funds in Ireland, and represented Federated on the Board of Governors of the Investment Company Institute where he was a member of the Executive Committee. Federated expresses deep gratitude for Mr. McGonigle and his impact on his family, friends, the community, and the mutual fund industry.
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Board of Trustees and Trust Officers
The Board of Trustees is responsible for managing the Trust's business affairs and for exercising all the Trust's powers except those reserved for the shareholders. The following tables give information about each Trustee and the senior officers of the Fund. Where required, the tables separately list Trustees who are “interested persons” of the Fund (i.e., “Interested” Trustees) and those who are not (i.e., “Independent” Trustees). Unless otherwise noted, the address of each person listed is Federated Investors Tower, 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. The address of all Independent Trustees listed is 4000 Ericsson Drive, Warrendale, PA 15086-7561; Attention: Mutual Fund Board. As of December 31, 2017, the Trust comprised one portfolio(s), and the Federated Fund Family consisted of 40 investment companies (comprising 108 portfolios). Unless otherwise noted, each Officer is elected annually. Unless otherwise noted, each Trustee oversees all portfolios in the Federated Fund Family and serves for an indefinite term. The Fund's Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about Trust Trustees and is available, without charge and upon request, by calling 1-800-341-7400.
Interested Trustees Background
Name Birth Date Positions Held with Trust Date Service Began | Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years, Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s) |
J. Christopher Donahue* Birth Date: April 11, 1949 President and Trustee Indefinite Term Began serving: November 1998 | Principal Occupations: Principal Executive Officer and President of certain of the Funds in the Federated Fund Family; Director or Trustee of the Funds in the Federated Fund Family; President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Federated Investors, Inc.; Chairman and Trustee, Federated Investment Management Company; Trustee, Federated Investment Counseling; Chairman and Director, Federated Global Investment Management Corp.; Chairman and Trustee, Federated Equity Management Company of Pennsylvania; Trustee, Federated Shareholder Services Company; Director, Federated Services Company. Previous Positions: President, Federated Investment Counseling; President and Chief Executive Officer, Federated Investment Management Company, Federated Global Investment Management Corp. and Passport Research, Ltd; Chairman, Passport Research, Ltd. |
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Name Birth Date Positions Held with Trust Date Service Began | Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years, Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s) |
John B. Fisher* Birth Date: May 16, 1956 Trustee Indefinite Term Began serving: May 2016 | Principal Occupations: Principal Executive Officer and President of certain of the Funds in the Federated Fund Family; Director or Trustee of certain of the Funds in the Federated Fund Family; Vice President, Federated Investors, Inc.; President, Director/Trustee and CEO, Federated Advisory Services Company, Federated Equity Management Company of Pennsylvania, Federated Global Investment Management Corp., Federated Investment Counseling, Federated Investment Management Company; President of some of the Funds in the Federated Fund Complex and Director, Federated Investors Trust Company. Previous Positions: President and Director of the Institutional Sales Division of Federated Securities Corp.; President and Director of Federated Investment Counseling; President and CEO of Passport Research, Ltd.; Director, Edgewood Securities Corp.; Director, Federated Services Company; Director, Federated Investors, Inc.; Chairman and Director, Southpointe Distribution Services, Inc. and President, Technology, Federated Services Company. |
* | Reasons for “interested” status: J. Christopher Donahue and John B. Fisher are interested due to their beneficial ownership of shares of Federated Investors, Inc. and due to positions they hold with Federated and its subsidiaries. |
INDEPENDENT Trustees Background
Name Birth Date Positions Held with Trust Date Service Began | Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years, Other Directorships Held, Previous Position(s) and Qualifications |
John T. Collins Birth Date: January 24, 1947 Trustee Indefinite Term Began serving: October 2013 | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Family; formerly, Chairman and CEO, The Collins Group, Inc. (a private equity firm) (Retired). Other Directorships Held: Director, Current Chair of the Compensation Committee, KLX Corp. Qualifications: Mr. Collins has served in several business and financial management roles and directorship positions throughout his career. Mr. Collins previously served as Chairman and CEO, The Collins Group, Inc. (a private equity firm). Mr. Collins serves as Chairman Emeriti, Bentley University. Mr. Collins previously served as Director and Audit Committee Member, Bank of America Corp.; Director, FleetBoston Financial Corp.; and Director, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Harvard University Affiliate Hospital). |
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Name Birth Date Positions Held with Trust Date Service Began | Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years, Other Directorships Held, Previous Position(s) and Qualifications |
G. Thomas Hough Birth Date: February 28, 1955 Trustee Indefinite Term Began serving: August 2015 | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Family; formerly, Vice Chair, Ernst & Young LLP (public accounting firm) (Retired). Other Directorships Held: Director, Chair of the Audit Committee, Governance Committee, Publix Super Markets, Inc.; Director, Member of the Audit Committee and Technology Committee of Equifax, Inc. Qualifications: Mr. Hough has served in accounting, business management and directorship positions throughout his career. Mr. Hough most recently held the position of Americas Vice Chair of Assurance with Ernst & Young LLP (public accounting firm). Mr. Hough is an Executive Committee member of the United States Golf Association, he serves on the President's Cabinet and Business School Board of Visitors for the University of Alabama and is on the Business School Board of Visitors for Wake Forest University. |
Maureen Lally-Green Birth Date: July 5, 1949 Trustee Indefinite Term Began serving: August 2009 | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Family; Dean of the Duquesne University School of Law; Professor and Adjunct Professor of Law, Duquesne University School of Law; formerly, Interim Dean of the Duquesne University School of Law; Associate General Secretary and Director, Office of Church Relations, Diocese of Pittsburgh. Other Directorships Held: Director, CNX Resources Corporation (formerly known as CONSOL Energy Inc.). Qualifications: Judge Lally-Green has served in various legal and business roles and directorship positions throughout her career. Judge Lally-Green previously served as: Associate General Secretary, Diocese of Pittsburgh; a member of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania; and as a Professor of Law, Duquesne University School of Law. Judge Lally-Green also currently holds the positions on either a public or not for profit Board of Directors as follows: Director and Chair, UPMC Mercy Hospital; Director and Vice Chair, Our Campaign for the Church Alive!, Inc.; Director, Saint Vincent College; Member, Pennsylvania State Board of Education (public); and Director CNX Resources Corporation (formerly known as CONSOL Energy Inc.), where she currently serves as a member of the Compensation, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee (Chair) and the Health, Safety and Environmental Committee. Judge Lally-Green has held the positions of: Director, Auberle; Director, Epilepsy Foundation of Western and Central Pennsylvania; Director, Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh; Director, Saint Thomas More Society; Director and Chair, Catholic High Schools of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Inc.; Director, Pennsylvania Bar Institute; Regent, St. Vincent Seminary; and Director and Chair, Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School, Inc. |
Charles F. Mansfield, Jr. Birth Date: April 10, 1945 Trustee Indefinite Term Began serving: November 1998 | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Family; Management Consultant. Other Directorships Held: None. Qualifications: Mr. Mansfield has served as a Marine Corps officer and in several banking, business management, educational roles and directorship positions throughout his long career. He remains active as a Management Consultant. |
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Name Birth Date Positions Held with Trust Date Service Began | Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years, Other Directorships Held, Previous Position(s) and Qualifications |
Thomas M. O'Neill Birth Date: June 14, 1951 Trustee Indefinite Term Began serving: August 2006 | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee, Chair of the Audit Committee of the Federated Fund Family; Sole Proprietor, Navigator Management Company (investment and strategic consulting). Other Directorships Held: None. Qualifications: Mr. O'Neill has served in several business, mutual fund and financial management roles and directorship positions throughout his career. Mr. O'Neill serves as Director, Medicines for Humanity and Director, The Golisano Children's Museum of Naples, Florida. Mr. O'Neill previously served as Chief Executive Officer and President, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Fleet Investment Advisors; President and Chief Executive Officer, Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.; General Partner, Hellman, Jordan Management Co., Boston, MA; Chief Investment Officer, The Putnam Companies, Boston, MA; Credit Analyst and Lending Officer, Fleet Bank; Director and Consultant, EZE Castle Software (investment order management software); and Director, Midway Pacific (lumber). |
P. Jerome Richey Birth Date: February 23, 1949 Trustee Indefinite Term Began serving: October 2013 | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Family; Management Consultant; formerly, Senior Vice Chancellor and Chief Legal Officer, University of Pittsburgh and Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, CNX Resources Corporation (formerly known as CONSOL Energy Inc.) Other Directorships Held: None. Qualifications: Mr. Richey has served in several business and legal management roles and directorship positions throughout his career. Mr. Richey most recently held the positions of Senior Vice Chancellor and Chief Legal Officer, University of Pittsburgh. Mr. Richey previously served as Chairman of the Board, Epilepsy Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Chairman of the Board, World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh. Mr. Richey previously served as Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President, CNX Resources Corporation (formerly known as CONSOL Energy Inc.); and Board Member, Ethics Counsel and Shareholder, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC (a law firm). |
John S. Walsh Birth Date: November 28, 1957 Trustee
Indefinite Term Began serving: November 1998 | Principal Occupations: Director or Trustee, and Chair of the Board of Directors or Trustees, of the Federated Fund Family; President and Director, Heat Wagon, Inc. (manufacturer of construction temporary heaters); President and Director, Manufacturers Products, Inc. (distributor of portable construction heaters); President, Portable Heater Parts, a division of Manufacturers Products, Inc. Other Directorships Held: None. Qualifications: Mr. Walsh has served in several business management roles and directorship positions throughout his career. Mr. Walsh previously served as Vice President, Walsh & Kelly, Inc. (paving contractors). |
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OFFICERS
Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Trust Date Service Began | Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years and Previous Position(s) |
Lori A. Hensler Birth Date: January 6, 1967 TREASURER Officer since: April 2013 | Principal Occupations: Principal Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Federated Fund Family; Senior Vice President, Federated Administrative Services; Financial and Operations Principal for Federated Securities Corp. and Edgewood Services, Inc.; and Assistant Treasurer, Federated Investors Trust Company. Ms. Hensler has received the Certified Public Accountant designation. Previous Positions: Controller of Federated Investors, Inc.; Senior Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, Federated Investors Management Company; Treasurer, Federated Investors Trust Company; Assistant Treasurer, Federated Administrative Services, Federated Administrative Services, Inc., Federated Securities Corp., Edgewood Services, Inc., Federated Advisory Services Company, Federated Equity Management Company of Pennsylvania, Federated Global Investment Management Corp., Federated Investment Counseling, Federated Investment Management Company, Passport Research, Ltd., and Federated MDTA, LLC; Financial and Operations Principal for Federated Securities Corp., Edgewood Services, Inc. and Southpointe Distribution Services, Inc. |
Peter J. Germain Birth Date: September 3, 1959 CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, SECRETARY and EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Officer since: January 2005 | Principal Occupations: Mr. Germain is Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Executive Vice President of the Federated Fund Family. He is General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Executive Vice President, Federated Investors, Inc.; Trustee and Senior Vice President, Federated Investors Management Company; Trustee and President, Federated Administrative Services; Director and President, Federated Administrative Services, Inc.; Director and Vice President, Federated Securities Corp.; Director and Secretary, Federated Private Asset Management, Inc.; Secretary, Federated Shareholder Services Company; and Secretary, Retirement Plan Service Company of America. Mr. Germain joined Federated in 1984 and is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Previous Positions: Deputy General Counsel, Special Counsel, Managing Director of Mutual Fund Services, Federated Investors, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Federated Services Company; and Senior Corporate Counsel, Federated Investors, Inc. |
Richard B. Fisher Birth Date: May 17, 1923 VICE PRESIDENT Officer since: May 1976 | Principal Occupations: Vice Chairman or Vice President of some of the Funds in the Federated Fund Family; Vice Chairman, Federated Investors, Inc.; Chairman, Federated Securities Corp. Previous Positions: President and Director or Trustee of some of the Funds in the Federated Fund Family; Executive Vice President, Federated Investors, Inc.; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Federated Securities Corp. |
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Trust Date Service Began | Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years and Previous Position(s) |
Stephen Van Meter Birth Date: June 5, 1975 CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Officer since: July 2015 | Principal Occupations: Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of the Federated Fund Family; Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of Federated Investors, Inc. and Chief Compliance Officer of certain of its subsidiaries. Mr. Van Meter joined Federated in October 2011. He holds FINRA licenses under Series 3, 7, 24 and 66. Previous Positions: Mr. Van Meter previously held the position of Compliance Operating Officer, Federated Investors, Inc. Prior to joining Federated, Mr. Van Meter served at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in the positions of Senior Counsel, Office of Chief Counsel, Division of Investment Management and Senior Counsel, Division of Enforcement. |
Stephen F. Auth Birth Date: September 13, 1956 101 Park Avenue 41st Floor New York, NY 10178 CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER Officer since: November 2002 | Principal Occupations: Stephen F. Auth is Chief Investment Officer of various Funds in the Federated Fund Family; Executive Vice President, Federated Investment Counseling, Federated Global Investment Management Corp. and Federated Equity Management Company of Pennsylvania. Previous Positions: Executive Vice President, Federated Investment Management Company and Passport Research, Ltd. (investment advisory subsidiary of Federated); Senior Vice President, Global Portfolio Management Services Division; Senior Vice President, Federated Investment Management Company and Passport Research, Ltd.; Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, Prudential Investments. |
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Evaluation and Approval of Advisory Contract–May 2017
Federated Global Allocation Fund (the “Fund”)
Following a review and recommendation of approval by the Fund's independent trustees, the Fund's Board of Trustees (the “Board”) reviewed and unanimously approved the continuation of the Fund's investment advisory and subadvisory contracts for an additional one-year term at its May 2017 meetings. The Board's decision regarding these contracts reflects the exercise of its business judgment after considering all of the information received on whether to continue the existing arrangements.
The Board had previously appointed a Senior Officer, whose duties include specified responsibilities relating to the process by which advisory fees are to be charged to a Federated fund. The Senior Officer has the authority to retain consultants, experts, or staff as may be reasonably necessary to assist in the performance of his duties, reports directly to the Board, and may be terminated only with the approval of a majority of the independent members of the Board. The Senior Officer prepared and furnished to the Board an independent, written evaluation that covered topics discussed below (the “Senior Officer's Evaluation”). The Board considered the Senior Officer's Evaluation, along with other information, in deciding to approve the investment advisory and subadvisory contracts.
The Board also considered judicial decisions concerning allegedly excessive investment advisory fees in its decision. Using these judicial decisions as a guide, the Board has indicated that the following factors may be relevant to an adviser's fiduciary duty with respect to its receipt of compensation from a fund: (1) the nature and quality of the services provided by an adviser to a fund and its shareholders (including the performance of the Fund and of comparable funds); (2) an adviser's cost of providing the services (including the profitability to an adviser of providing advisory services to a fund); (3) the extent to which an adviser may realize “economies of scale” as a fund grows larger and, if such economies of scale exist, whether they have been shared with a fund and its shareholders or the family of funds; (4) any “fall-out financial benefits” that accrue to an adviser because of its relationship with a fund (including research services received from brokers that execute fund trades and any fees paid to affiliates of an adviser for services rendered to a fund); (5) comparative fee and expense structures (including a comparison of fees paid to an adviser with those paid by similar funds); and (6) the extent of care, conscientiousness and independence with which the Fund's board members perform their duties and their expertise (including whether they are fully informed about all facts the Board deems relevant to its consideration of an adviser's services and fees). The Board noted that the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) disclosure requirements regarding the basis for the Board's approval of the Fund's investment advisory and subadvisory contracts generally align with the factors
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listed above. Consistent with the judicial decisions and SEC disclosure requirements, the Board also considered management fees charged to institutional and other clients of Federated Global Investment Management Corp. (the “Adviser”) and subadviser and their advisory affiliates for what might be viewed as like services. The Board was aware of these factors and was guided by them in its review of the Fund's investment advisory and subadvisory contracts to the extent it considered them to be appropriate and relevant, as discussed further below.
The Board considered and weighed these factors in light of its substantial accumulated experience in governing the Fund and working with Federated Investors, Inc. and its affiliates (“Federated”) on matters relating to the Federated funds. The Board was assisted in its deliberations by independent legal counsel. In addition to the extensive materials that comprise and accompany the Senior Officer's Evaluation, the Board received detailed information about the Fund and the Federated organization throughout the year, and in connection with its May meetings. Federated provided much of this information at each regular meeting of the Board, and furnished additional information in connection with the May meetings, at which the Board's formal approval of the investment advisory and subadvisory contracts occurred. At the May meetings, in addition to meeting in separate sessions of the independent trustees without management present, senior management of the Adviser also met with the independent trustees and their counsel to discuss the materials presented and any other matters thought relevant by the Adviser or the trustees. Between regularly scheduled meetings, the Board also received information on matters as the need arose. The Board's consideration of the investment advisory and subadvisory contracts included review of the Senior Officer's Evaluation, accompanying data and additional information covering such matters as: the Adviser's and subadviser's investment philosophy, revenue, profitability, personnel and processes; investment and operating strategies; the Fund's short-term and long-term performance (in absolute terms, both on a gross basis and net of expenses, as well as in terms relative to its particular investment program and certain competitor or “peer group” funds and/or other benchmarks, as appropriate) and comments on the reasons for performance; the Fund's investment objectives; the Fund's expenses, including the advisory fee and the overall expense structure of the Fund (both in absolute terms and relative to similar and/or competing funds), with due regard for contractual or voluntary expense limitations; the use and allocation of brokerage commissions derived from trading the Fund's portfolio securities (if any); and the nature, quality and extent of the advisory and other services provided to the Fund by the Adviser, subadviser and their affiliates. The Board also considered the preferences and expectations of Fund shareholders; the entrepreneurial risk assumed by the Adviser in sponsoring the Fund; the continuing state of competition in the mutual fund industry and market practices; the range of comparable fees for similar funds in the mutual fund industry; the Fund's relationship to the
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Federated funds which include a comprehensive array of funds with different investment objectives, policies and strategies which are generally available for exchange without the incurrence of additional sales charges; compliance and audit reports concerning the Federated funds and the Federated companies that service them (including communications from regulatory agencies), as well as Federated's responses to any issues raised therein; and relevant developments in the mutual fund industry and how the Federated funds and/or Federated are responding to them. The Board's evaluation process is evolutionary. The criteria considered and the emphasis placed on relevant criteria change in recognition of changing circumstances in the mutual fund marketplace.
While mindful that courts have cautioned against giving such comparisons too much weight, the Board has found the use of comparisons of the Fund's fees and expenses to other mutual funds with comparable investment programs to be relevant to its deliberations. In this regard, the Board was presented with, and considered, information regarding the contractual advisory fee rates, net advisory fee rates, total expense ratios and each element of the Fund's total expense ratio (i.e., gross and net advisory fees, custody fees, portfolio accounting fees and transfer agency fees) relative to the Fund's peers. The Board focused on comparisons with other similar mutual funds more heavily than non-mutual fund products or services because it is believed that they are more relevant. For example, other mutual funds are the products most like the Fund, in that they are readily available to Fund shareholders as alternative investment vehicles. Also, they are the type of investment vehicle, in fact, chosen and maintained by the Fund's investors. The range of their fees and expenses, therefore, appears to be a relevant indicator of what consumers have found to be reasonable in the marketplace in which the Fund competes.
The Board reviewed the contractual advisory fee rate, net advisory fee rate where partially waived and other expenses of the Fund and noted the position of the Fund's fee rates relative to its peers. In this regard, the Board noted that the contractual advisory fee rate was below the median of the relevant peer group and the Board was satisfied that the overall expense structure of the Fund remained competitive.
For comparison, the Senior Officer has reviewed Federated's fees for providing advisory services to products outside the Federated funds (e.g., institutional and separate accounts and sub-adviser services). He concluded that mutual funds and institutional accounts are inherently different products. Those differences include, but are not limited to, different types of targeted investors; being subject to different laws and regulations; different legal structures; different average account sizes and portfolio management techniques made necessary by different cash flows and different associated costs; and the time spent by portfolio managers and their teams, funds financial services, legal, compliance and risk management in reviewing securities pricing, addressing different administrative responsibilities, addressing different degrees of risk
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associated with management and a variety of different costs. The Senior Officer did not consider the fees for providing advisory services to these outside products to be determinative in judging the appropriateness of mutual fund advisory fees.
Following such evaluation, and full deliberations, the Board concluded that the expenses of the Fund are reasonable and supported renewal of the Fund's investment advisory and subadvisory contracts.
The Board considered the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by the Adviser and the resources of the Adviser and its affiliates dedicated to the Fund. In this regard, the Board evaluated, among other things, the Adviser's personnel, experience, track record, overall reputation and willingness to invest in personnel and infrastructure that benefit the Fund. In addition, the Board reviewed the qualifications, backgrounds and responsibilities of the portfolio management team primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund. The Board noted the compliance programs of and the compliance-related resources provided to the Fund by the Adviser. The Fund's ability to deliver competitive performance when compared to its peer group was also deemed to be relevant by the Board as a useful indicator of how the Adviser is executing the Fund's investment program. The Adviser's ability to execute this program was one of the Board's considerations in reaching a conclusion that the nature, extent and quality of the Adviser's investment management services warrant the continuation of the investment advisory and subadvisory contracts.
In evaluating the Fund's investment performance, the Board considered performance results in light of the Fund's investment objective, strategies and risks, as disclosed in the Fund's prospectus. The Board particularly considered detailed investment reports on the Fund's performance that were provided to the Board throughout the year and in connection with the May meetings. The Senior Officer also reviewed information compiled by Federated, using data supplied by independent fund ranking organizations, regarding the performance of, and fees charged by, other mutual funds, noting his view that comparisons to fund peer groups may be helpful, though not conclusive, in judging the reasonableness of the proposed fees. The Board considered, in evaluating such comparisons, that in some cases individual funds may exhibit significant and unique differences in their objectives and management techniques when compared to other funds within an industry peer group.
For the periods covered by the Senior Officer's Evaluation, the Fund's performance for the five-year period was above the median of the relevant peer group, and the Fund's performance fell below the median of the relevant peer group for the one-year and three-year periods. The Board discussed the Fund's performance with the Adviser and recognized the efforts being taken by the Adviser in the context of other factors considered relevant by the Board.
Following such evaluation, and full deliberations, the Board concluded that the performance of the Fund supported renewal of the Fund's investment advisory and subadvisory contracts.
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The Board also received financial information about Federated, including information regarding the compensation and ancillary (or “fall-out”) benefits Federated derived from its relationships with the Federated funds. This information covered not only the fees under the investment advisory contracts, but also fees received by Federated's subsidiaries for providing other services to the Federated funds under separate contracts (e.g., for serving as the Federated funds' administrator). The information also detailed any indirect benefit Federated may derive from its receipt of research services from brokers who execute Federated fund trades. In addition, the Board considered the fact that, in order for a fund to be competitive in the marketplace, Federated and its affiliates frequently waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses and have disclosed to Fund investors and/or indicated to the Board their intention to do so in the future. Moreover, the Board receives regular reporting as to the institution, adjustment or elimination of these voluntary waivers.
The Board considered Federated's previous reductions in contractual management fees to certain funds in response to the Senior Officer's recommendations.
Federated furnished information, requested by the Senior Officer, that reported revenues on a fund-by-fund basis and made estimates of the allocation of expenses on a fund-by-fund basis, using allocation methodologies specified by the Senior Officer. The Senior Officer noted that, while these cost allocation reports apply consistent allocation processes, the inherent difficulties in allocating costs continues to cause the Senior Officer to question the precision of the process and to conclude that such reports may be unreliable, since a single change in an allocation estimate may dramatically alter the resulting estimate of cost and/or profitability of a fund and may produce unintended consequences. The allocation information, including the Senior Officer's view that fund-by-fund estimations may be unreliable, was considered in the analysis by the Board.
The Board and the Senior Officer also reviewed information compiled by Federated comparing its profitability information to other publicly held fund management companies. In this regard, the Senior Officer concluded that Federated's profit margins did not appear to be excessive. The Senior Officer also noted that Federated appeared financially sound, with the resources to fulfill its obligations under its contracts with the Fund.
The Senior Officer's Evaluation also discussed the notion of possible realization of “economies of scale” as a fund grows larger. In this regard, the Board considered that the Adviser has made significant and long-term investments in areas that support all of the Federated funds, such as personnel and processes for the portfolio management, shareholder services, compliance, internal audit and risk management functions, as well as systems technology (including technology relating to cybersecurity) and that the benefits of these efforts (as well as any economies of scale, should they exist) were likely to be enjoyed by the fund family as a whole. The Board noted that the Adviser's investments in these areas are extensive. In addition, the Board considered that
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Federated and its affiliates have frequently waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses and that this has allowed fund shareholders to share potential economies of scale from a fund's inception. Federated, as it does throughout the year, and in connection with the Board's review, furnished information relative to revenue sharing or adviser paid fees. Federated and the Senior Officer noted that this information should be viewed to determine if there was an incentive to either not apply breakpoints, or to apply breakpoints at higher levels. It should not be viewed to determine the appropriateness of advisory fees because it would represent marketing and distribution expenses. Finally, the Board also noted the absence of any applicable regulatory or industry guidelines on this subject, which (as discussed in the Senior Officer's Evaluation) is compounded by the lack of any common industry practice or general pattern with respect to structuring fund advisory fees with “breakpoints” that serve to reduce the fee as a fund attains a certain size.
While the Senior Officer noted certain items for follow-up reporting to the Board and further consideration by management, he stated that his observations and information accompanying the Senior Officer's Evaluation supported a finding by the Board that the management fee for the Fund was reasonable. Under these circumstances, no changes were recommended to, and no objection was raised to the continuation of, the Fund's investment advisory and subadvisory contracts.
In its decision to continue an existing investment advisory contract, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund's operations and various risks, uncertainties and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision to terminate or not renew an investment advisory contract. In particular, the Board recognized that many shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Adviser's industry standing and reputation and with the expectation that the Adviser will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund. Thus, the Board's approval of the investment advisory contract reflected the fact that it is the shareholders who have effectively selected the Adviser by virtue of having invested in the Fund. The Board concluded that, in light of the factors discussed above, including the nature, quality and scope of the services provided to the Fund by the Adviser and its affiliates, continuation of the investment advisory contract was appropriate.
The Board based its decision to approve the investment advisory and subadvisory contracts on the totality of the circumstances and relevant factors and with a view to past and future long-term considerations. Not all of the factors and considerations identified above were necessarily relevant to the Fund, nor did the Board consider any one of them to be determinative. With respect to the factors that were relevant, the Board's decision to approve the continuation of the contract reflects its determination that Federated's performance and actions provided a satisfactory basis to support the decision to continue the existing arrangements.
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Voting Proxies on Fund Portfolio Securities
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies, if any, relating to securities held in the Fund's portfolio is available, without charge and upon request, by calling 1-800-341-7400. A report on “Form N-PX” of how the Fund voted any such proxies during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available via the Proxy Voting Record (Form N-PX) link associated with the Fund and share class name at www.FederatedInvestors.com/FundInformation. Form N-PX filings are also available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedule
The Fund files with the SEC a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings, as of the close of the first and third quarters of its fiscal year, on “Form N-Q.” These filings are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. (Call 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the operation of the Public Reference Room.) You may also access this information via the link to the Fund and share class name at www.FederatedInvestors.com/FundInformation.
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Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.
This Report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the Fund's Prospectus, which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.
Federated Global Allocation Fund
Federated Investors Funds
4000 Ericsson Drive
Warrendale, PA 15086-7561
Contact us at FederatedInvestors.com
or call 1-800-341-7400.
Federated Securities Corp., Distributor
CUSIP 314183104
CUSIP 314183203
CUSIP 314183302
CUSIP 314183401
CUSIP 314183500
CUSIP 314183609
G01454-01 (1/18)
Federated is a registered trademark of Federated Investors, Inc.
2018 ©Federated Investors, Inc.
(a) As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics (the "Section 406 Standards for Investment Companies - Ethical Standards for Principal Executive and Financial Officers") that applies to the registrant's Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer; the registrant's Principal Financial Officer also serves as the Principal Accounting Officer.
(c) There was no amendment to the registrant’s code of ethics described in Item 2(a) above during the period covered by the report.
(d) There was no waiver granted, either actual or implicit, from a provision to the registrant’s code of ethics described in Item 2(a) above during the period covered by the report.
(e) Not Applicable
(f)(3) The registrant hereby undertakes to provide any person, without charge, upon request, a copy of the code of ethics. To request a copy of the code of ethics, contact the registrant at 1-800-341-7400, and ask for a copy of the Section 406 Standards for Investment Companies - Ethical Standards for Principal Executive and Financial Officers.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert
The registrant's Board has determined that each of the following members of the Board's Audit Committee is an “audit committee financial expert,” and is "independent," for purposes of this Item: John T. Collins, G. Thomas Hough and Thomas M. O'Neill.
| Item 4. | Principal Accountant Fees and Services |
(a) Audit Fees billed to the registrant for the two most recent fiscal years:
Fiscal year ended 2017 - $33,400
Fiscal year ended 2016 - $32,270
(b) Audit-Related Fees billed to the registrant for the two most recent fiscal years:
Fiscal year ended 2017 - $2,675
Fiscal year ended 2016 - $4,275
Fiscal year ended 2017- Audit consent fee for N-1A filing.
Fiscal year ended 2016- Audit consent fee for N-1A filing.
Amount requiring approval of the registrant’s audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, $0 and $0 respectively.
(c) Tax Fees billed to the registrant for the two most recent fiscal years:
Fiscal year ended 2017 - $0
Fiscal year ended 2016 - $0
Amount requiring approval of the registrant’s audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, $0 and $0 respectively.
(d) All Other Fees billed to the registrant for the two most recent fiscal years:
Fiscal year ended 2017 - $0
Fiscal year ended 2016 - $0
Amount requiring approval of the registrant’s audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, $0 and $0 respectively.
(e)(1) Audit Committee Policies regarding Pre-approval of Services.
The Audit Committee is required to pre-approve audit and non-audit services performed by the independent auditor in order to assure that the provision of such services do not impair the auditor’s independence. Unless a type of service to be provided by the independent auditor has received general pre-approval, it will require specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee. Any proposed services exceeding pre-approved cost levels will require specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee.
Certain services have the general pre-approval of the Audit Committee. The term of the general pre-approval is 12 months from the date of pre-approval, unless the Audit Committee specifically provides for a different period. The Audit Committee will annually review the services that may be provided by the independent auditor without obtaining specific pre-approval from the Audit Committee and may grant general pre-approval for such services. The Audit Committee will revise the list of general pre-approved services from time to time, based on subsequent determinations. The Audit Committee will not delegate its responsibilities to pre-approve services performed by the independent auditor to management.
The Audit Committee has delegated pre-approval authority to its Chairman. The Chairman will report any pre-approval decisions to the Audit Committee at its next scheduled meeting. The Committee will designate another member with such pre-approval authority when the Chairman is unavailable.
AUDIT SERVICES
The annual Audit services engagement terms and fees will be subject to the specific pre-approval of the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee must approve any changes in terms, conditions and fees resulting from changes in audit scope, registered investment company (RIC) structure or other matters.
In addition to the annual Audit services engagement specifically approved by the Audit Committee, the Audit Committee may grant general pre-approval for other Audit Services, which are those services that only the independent auditor reasonably can provide. The Audit Committee has pre-approved certain Audit services, all other Audit services must be specifically pre-approved by the Audit Committee.
AUDIT-RELATED SERVICES
Audit-related services are assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Company’s financial statements or that are traditionally performed by the independent auditor. The Audit Committee believes that the provision of Audit-related services does not impair the independence of the auditor, and has pre-approved certain Audit-related services, all other Audit-related services must be specifically pre-approved by the Audit Committee.
TAX SERVICES
The Audit Committee believes that the independent auditor can provide Tax services to the Company such as tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice without impairing the auditor’s independence. However, the Audit Committee will not permit the retention of the independent auditor in connection with a transaction initially recommended by the independent auditor, the purpose of which may be tax avoidance and the tax treatment of which may not be supported in the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations. The Audit Committee has pre-approved certain Tax services, all Tax services involving large and complex transactions must be specifically pre-approved by the Audit Committee.
ALL OTHER SERVICES
With respect to the provision of services other than audit, review or attest services the pre-approval requirement is waived if:
| (1) | The aggregate amount of all such services provided constitutes no more than five percent of the total amount of revenues paid by the registrant, the registrant’s adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant to its accountant during the fiscal year in which the services are provided; |
| (2) | Such services were not recognized by the registrant, the registrant’s adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant at the time of the engagement to be non-audit services; and |
| (3) | Such services are promptly brought to the attention of the Audit Committee of the issuer and approved prior to the completion of the audit by the Audit Committee or by one or more members of the Audit Committee who are members of the board of directors to whom authority to grant such approvals has been delegated by the Audit Committee. |
The Audit Committee may grant general pre-approval to those permissible non-audit services classified as All Other services that it believes are routine and recurring services, and would not impair the independence of the auditor.
The SEC’s rules and relevant guidance should be consulted to determine the precise definitions of prohibited non-audit services and the applicability of exceptions to certain of the prohibitions.
PRE-APPROVAL FEE LEVELS
Pre-approval fee levels for all services to be provided by the independent auditor will be established annually by the Audit Committee. Any proposed services exceeding these levels will require specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee.
PROCEDURES
Requests or applications to provide services that require specific approval by the Audit Committee will be submitted to the Audit Committee by both the independent auditor and the Principal Accounting Officer and/or Internal Auditor, and must include a joint statement as to whether, in their view, the request or application is consistent with the SEC’s rules on auditor independence.
(e)(2) Percentage of services identified in items 4(b) through 4(d) that were approved by the registrants audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X:
4(b)
Fiscal year ended 2017– 0%
Fiscal year ended 2016- 0%
Percentage of services provided to the registrants investment adviser and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were approved by the registrants audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, 0% and 0% respectively.
4(c)
Fiscal year ended 2017– 0%
Fiscal year ended 2016– 0%
Percentage of services provided to the registrants investment adviser and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were approved by the registrants audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, 0% and 0% respectively.
4(d)
Fiscal year ended 2017– 0%
Fiscal year ended 2016– 0%
Percentage of services provided to the registrants investment adviser and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were approved by the registrants audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, 0% and 0% respectively.
| (g) | Non-Audit Fees billed to the registrant, the registrant’s investment adviser, and certain entities controlling, controlled by or under common control with the investment adviser: |
Fiscal year ended 2017- $22,077
Fiscal year ended 2016- $9,382
| (h) | The registrant’s Audit Committee has considered that the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the registrant’s adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence. |
In its required communications to the Audit Committee of the registrant’s Board, KPMG LLP (“KPMG”), the registrant’s independent public accountant, informed the Audit Committee that KPMG and/or covered person professionals within KPMG maintain lending relationships with certain owners of greater than 10% of the shares of certain investment companies within the “investment company complex” as defined under Rule 2-01(f)(14) of Regulation S-X, which are affiliates of the registrant. KPMG has advised the Audit Committee that these lending relationships implicate Rule 2-01(c)(1)(ii)(A) of Regulation S-X (referred to as the “Loan Rule”). The Loan Rule prohibits an independent public accountant, or covered person professionals at such firm, from having a financial relationship (such as a loan) with a lender that is a record or beneficial owner of more than 10% of an audit client’s equity securities. For purposes of the Loan Rule, audit clients include the registrant, as well as all registered investment companies audited by KPMG (collectively, the “KPMG Funds”).
KPMG informed the Audit Committee that KPMG believes that these lending relationships described above do not and will not impair KPMG’s ability to exercise objective and impartial judgment in connection with financial statement audits of the registrant and a reasonable investor with knowledge of all relevant facts and circumstances would conclude that KPMG has been and is capable of objective and impartial judgment on all issues encompassed within KPMG’s audits.
On June 20, 2016, the Division of Investment Management of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued a no-action letter to another mutual fund complex (see Fidelity Management & Research Company et al., No-Action Letter) related to similar Loan Rule matters as those described above (the “Letter”). In the Letter, the SEC Staff confirmed that it would not recommend enforcement action against an investment company that relied on the audit services performed by an independent public accountant where the Loan Rule was implicated in certain specified circumstances provided that: (1) the auditor has complied with PCAOB Rule 3526(b)(1) and 3526(b)(2); (2) the Loan Rule is implicated because of lending relationships; and (3) notwithstanding such lending relationships that implicate the Loan Rule, the auditor has concluded that it is objective and impartial with respect to the issues encompassed within its engagement as auditor of the funds. The circumstances described in the Letter are substantially similar to the circumstances that implicated the Loan Rule with respect to KPMG and the registrant. On September 22, 2017, the SEC issued another no-action letter to Fidelity Management & Research Company et al extending the expiration of the Letter until the effectiveness of any amendments to the Loan Rule designed to address the concerns in the Letter (the “Letters”).
If it were to be determined that the relief available under the Letters was improperly relied upon, or that the independence requirements under the federal securities laws were not otherwise complied with regarding the registrant, for certain periods, any of the registrant’s filings with the SEC which contain financial statements of the registrant for such periods may not comply with applicable federal securities laws, the registrant’s ability to offer shares under its current registration statement may be impacted, and certain financial reporting and/or other covenants with, and representations and warranties to, the registrant’s lender under its committed line of credit may be impacted. Such events could have a material adverse effect on the registrant and the KPMG Funds.
| Item 5. | Audit Committee of Listed Registrants |
Not Applicable
| Item 6. | Schedule of Investments |
(a) The registrant’s Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Report to Stockholders filed under Item 1 of this form.
(b) Not Applicable; Fund had no divestments during the reporting period covered since the previous Form N-CSR filing.
| Item 7. | Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies |
Not Applicable
| Item 8. | Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies |
Not Applicable
| Item 9. | Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers |
Not Applicable
| Item 10. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
No Changes to Report
| Item 11. | Controls and Procedures |
(a) The registrant’s President and Treasurer have concluded that the
registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in rule 30a-3(c) under the Act) are effective in design and operation and are sufficient to form the basis of the certifications required by Rule 30a-(2) under the Act, based on their evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures within 90 days of the filing date of this report on Form N-CSR.
(b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report 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
(a)(1) Code of Ethics- Not Applicable to this Report.
(a)(2) Certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer.
(a)(3) Not Applicable.
(b) Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
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 Federated Global Allocation Fund
By /S/ Lori A. Hensler
Lori A. Hensler, Principal Financial Officer
Date January 23, 2018
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By /S/ J. Christopher Donahue
J. Christopher Donahue, Principal Executive Officer
Date January 23, 2018
By /S/ Lori A. Hensler
Lori A. Hensler, Principal Financial Officer
Date January 23, 2018