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
______________________________________________________________
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Federated Investors Funds
4000 Ericsson Drive
Warrendale, PA 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: 11/30/18
Date of Reporting Period: Six months ended 05/31/18
| Item 1. | Reports to Stockholders |
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
May 31, 2018
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 Semi-Annual Shareholder Report for your fund covering the period from December 1, 2017 through May 31, 2018. This report includes 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
Portfolio of Investments Summary Tables (unaudited)
At May 31, 2018, the Fund's portfolio composition1 was as follows:
Portfolio Composition | Percentage of Total Net Assets2 |
Domestic Equity Securities | 36.5% |
International Equity Securities | 27.9% |
Corporate Debt Securities | 10.1% |
Foreign Debt Securities | 7.2% |
Mortgage-Backed Securities3 | 2.9% |
U.S. Treasury and Agency Securities | 1.5% |
Trade Finance Agreements | 1.0% |
Collateralized Mortgage-Backed Obligations | 0.6% |
Floating Rate Loans | 0.5% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 0.4% |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities4 | 0.0% |
Municipal Securities4 | 0.0% |
Other Security Type5 | 8.5% |
Derivative Contracts6 | (0.4)% |
Cash Equivalents7 | 0.6% |
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net8 | 2.7% |
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 call 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 May 31, 2018, 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 | 16.3% |
Consumer Discretionary | 15.9% |
Industrials | 13.7% |
Health Care | 9.7% |
Consumer Staples | 6.6% |
Materials | 5.4% |
Energy | 4.9% |
Utilities | 3.4% |
Real Estate | 3.2% |
Telecommunication Services | 2.0% |
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. |
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Portfolio of Investments
May 31, 2018 (unaudited)
Shares, Principal Amount or Contracts | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | COMMON STOCKS—64.4% | |
| | Consumer Discretionary—10.2% | |
7,047 | 1 | AMC Networks, Inc. | $402,877 |
510 | | Aaron's, Inc. | 20,288 |
304 | | Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A | 7,250 |
3,944 | | Adidas AG | 892,885 |
9,800 | | Aisin Seiki Co. | 491,653 |
2,622 | 1 | Amazon.com, Inc. | 4,272,864 |
569 | 1 | Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. | 39,574 |
4,600 | | Asics Corp. | 76,344 |
2,152 | | Bloomin' Brands, Inc. | 45,665 |
664 | 1 | Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. | 15,724 |
400 | | Bridgestone Corp. | 15,984 |
688 | 1 | CROCs, Inc. | 12,274 |
1,293 | | Caleres, Inc. | 45,850 |
4,016 | | Callaway Golf Co. | 76,063 |
70 | | Capella Education Co. | 6,647 |
41 | 1 | Cavco Industries, Inc. | 8,512 |
1,431 | 1 | Charter Communications, Inc. | 373,548 |
2,042 | | Choice Hotels International, Inc. | 164,075 |
40,146 | | Comcast Corp., Class A | 1,251,752 |
36,057 | | Compass Group PLC | 775,390 |
2,689 | | Continental Ag | 682,477 |
311 | | Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. | 7,993 |
2,567 | | D. R. Horton, Inc. | 108,353 |
1,405 | | Dana, Inc. | 31,332 |
13 | 1 | Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. | 541 |
25 | 1 | Deckers Outdoor Corp. | 2,829 |
3,585 | 1 | Denny's Corp. | 54,671 |
6,598 | | Dollarama, Inc. | 761,523 |
13,602 | | Extended Stay America, Inc. | 286,322 |
400 | | Fast Retailing Co. Ltd. | 174,548 |
3,513 | | Faurecia | 300,190 |
6,914 | | Ferrari NV | 909,767 |
30,751 | 1 | Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV | 696,828 |
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Shares, Principal Amount or Contracts | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Consumer Discretionary—continued | |
59,182 | | Ford Motor Co. | $683,552 |
1,945 | | General Motors Co. | 83,052 |
21,368 | | Gentex Corp. | 513,473 |
233 | 1 | Grand Canyon Education, Inc. | 25,886 |
616 | 1 | Gray Television, Inc. | 6,776 |
31,300 | | Hakuhodo DY Holdings, Inc. | 474,012 |
120,959 | | Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd. | 328,244 |
21,499 | 1 | Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc. | 854,800 |
12,434 | | Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | 1,003,548 |
10,644 | | Home Depot, Inc. | 1,985,638 |
162 | | Hooker Furniture Corp. | 6,043 |
223 | 1 | IRobot Corp. | 13,917 |
265,750 | | ITV PLC | 573,287 |
15,000 | | Iida Group Holdings Co. Ltd. | 285,753 |
25,064 | | Industria de Diseno Textil SA | 789,943 |
15,467 | | InterContinental Hotels Group | 990,052 |
1,600 | | Isuzu Motors Ltd. | 21,360 |
589 | | Jack in the Box, Inc. | 47,515 |
123 | | Johnson Outdoors, Inc., Class A | 9,333 |
1,545 | | KB Home | 40,695 |
3,900 | | Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 285,766 |
526 | | LCI Industries | 46,130 |
2,604 | | LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | 904,380 |
1,751 | | La-Z-Boy, Inc. | 54,631 |
14,129 | | Lagardere SCA | 382,247 |
652,000 | | Li & Fung Ltd. | 253,141 |
10,247 | | Linamar Corp. | 513,061 |
561 | | Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. | 12,247 |
9,105 | | Lowe's Cos., Inc. | 865,066 |
196 | 1 | MSG Networks, Inc. | 3,783 |
12,196 | | Magna International, Inc. | 782,026 |
729 | | Marine Products Corp. | 12,254 |
815 | | Marriott International, Inc., Class A Shares | 110,318 |
511 | | Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. | 61,443 |
21,200 | | Mazda Motor Corp. | 266,168 |
2,368 | | Michelin, Class B | 308,204 |
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Shares, Principal Amount or Contracts | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Consumer Discretionary—continued | |
35,300 | | Mitsubishi Motors Corp. | $266,500 |
2,771 | 1 | Mohawk Industries, Inc. | 565,395 |
354 | | Movado Group, Inc. | 17,381 |
139 | 1 | NVR, Inc. | 415,685 |
6,000 | | Namco Bandai Holdings, Inc. | 254,382 |
3,877 | 1 | NetFlix, Inc. | 1,363,153 |
2,813 | | New York Times Co., Class A | 63,996 |
54,550 | | News Corp. | 842,797 |
604 | | Nexstar Media Group, Inc. | 40,045 |
6,432 | | Next PLC | 496,011 |
1,237 | 1 | Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. | 87,456 |
8,356 | | PSA Peugeot Citroen | 195,647 |
555 | | PVH Corp. | 88,800 |
55,000 | | Panasonic Corp. | 749,252 |
2,413 | 1 | Party City Holdco, Inc. | 35,471 |
10,957 | | Penske Automotive Group, Inc. | 527,580 |
4,232 | | Persimmon PLC | 159,352 |
153 | | PetMed Express, Inc. | 5,503 |
1,013 | 1 | Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. | 34,351 |
1,436 | 1 | Qurate Retail, Inc. | 29,194 |
247 | 1 | RH | 24,139 |
2,509 | | Restaurant Brands International, Inc. | 148,168 |
800 | | Ryohin Keikaku Co. Ltd. | 271,128 |
29,285 | | SKY PLC | 524,393 |
33,200 | | Sands China Ltd. | 197,504 |
9,100 | | Sankyo Co. Ltd. | 360,083 |
24 | 1 | Scientific Games Corp. | 1,423 |
7,200 | | Sega Sammy Holdings, Inc. | 126,710 |
8,100 | | Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd. | 132,651 |
5,300 | | Sekisui House Ltd. | 94,288 |
3,700 | | Shimamura Co. Ltd. | 377,743 |
78 | 1 | Shutterfly, Inc. | 7,343 |
8,500 | | Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. | 16,648 |
7,567 | | Sodexo SA | 736,029 |
1,270 | | Sonic Corp. | 30,836 |
4,500 | | Sony Corp. | 212,179 |
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Shares, Principal Amount or Contracts | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Consumer Discretionary—continued | |
9,600 | | Start Today Co. Ltd. | $332,212 |
8,100 | | Subaru Corp. | 247,215 |
12,986 | | TUI AG-DI | 301,066 |
336 | | Tailored Brands, Inc. | 11,024 |
45,497 | | Taylor Woodrow PLC | 115,025 |
133 | | Tenneco, Inc. | 5,876 |
10,800 | | Toho Co. Ltd. | 373,782 |
147 | 1 | TopBuild Corp. - W/I | 12,341 |
18,100 | | Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd. | 475,307 |
10,200 | | Toyota Motor Corp. | 645,613 |
464 | | Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc., Class B | 17,711 |
30,955 | | Vivendi SA | 778,816 |
374 | | Volkswagen AG | 69,579 |
3,968 | | Walt Disney Co. | 394,697 |
158 | 1 | Weight Watchers International, Inc. | 11,901 |
3,105 | | Whirlpool Corp. | 449,449 |
52 | | World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. | 3,010 |
2,929 | | Wynn Resorts Ltd. | 574,113 |
37,000 | | Yamada Denki Co. Ltd. | 191,324 |
400 | | Yamaha Motor Co. | 11,527 |
30,500 | | Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Ltd. | 94,214 |
| | TOTAL | 41,225,355 |
| | Consumer Staples—4.3% | |
8,300 | | AEON Co. Ltd. | 164,032 |
2,611 | | Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc., Class B | 109,023 |
4,240 | | Altria Group, Inc. | 236,338 |
131 | | Anderson's, Inc. | 4,231 |
1,765 | | Bunge Ltd. | 122,756 |
676 | 1 | Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. | 32,482 |
515 | | Calavo Growers, Inc. | 45,320 |
2,500 | | Calbee, Inc. | 91,095 |
4,767 | | Church and Dwight, Inc. | 223,811 |
15,056 | 1 | Coca-Cola HBC AG | 514,474 |
1,843 | | Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A | 411,136 |
5,334 | | Dean Foods Co. | 51,046 |
33,647 | | Diageo PLC | 1,235,901 |
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Shares, Principal Amount or Contracts | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Consumer Staples—continued | |
7,268 | 1 | Edgewell Personal Care Co. | $317,757 |
6,019 | | Energizer Holdings, Inc. | 365,594 |
174 | | Estee Lauder Cos., Inc., Class A | 26,003 |
6,956 | | George Weston Ltd. | 564,645 |
416 | 1 | HRG Group, Inc. | 5,275 |
5,258 | 1 | Hain Celestial Group, Inc. | 134,184 |
4,814 | 1 | Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. | 244,407 |
111 | | Ingredion, Inc. | 12,364 |
6,200 | | Kikkoman Corp. | 291,742 |
26,713 | | Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV | 614,454 |
1,357 | | Kraft Heinz Co./The | 78,000 |
3,126 | | L'Oreal SA | 751,412 |
16,000 | | Lion Corp. | 291,970 |
6,143 | | Marine Harvest ASA | 122,943 |
3,900 | | Meiji Holdings Co. Ltd. | 331,674 |
9,700 | | Metro, Inc. | 320,042 |
12,909 | 1 | Monster Beverage Corp. | 660,424 |
3,800 | | NH Foods Ltd. | 155,971 |
6,882 | | Nestle SA | 518,699 |
13,371 | | ORKLA ASA | 120,705 |
1,401 | | PepsiCo, Inc. | 140,450 |
1,391 | 1 | Performance Food Group Co. | 49,728 |
14,041 | | Pinnacle Foods, Inc. | 897,782 |
10,459 | | Procter & Gamble Co. | 765,285 |
15 | | Sanfilippo (John B. & Sons), Inc. | 1,017 |
14,337 | | Saputo, Inc. | 498,246 |
3,300 | | Seven & I Holdings Co. Ltd. | 145,755 |
6,000 | | Sundrug Co., Ltd. | 271,861 |
2,668 | | Swedish Match AB | 126,528 |
11,117 | | Sysco Corp. | 722,939 |
34,895 | | The Coca-Cola Co. | 1,500,485 |
1,100 | | Tsuruha Holdings, Inc. | 163,073 |
12,478 | | Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A | 841,891 |
1,825 | 1 | US Foods Holding Corp. | 65,116 |
227 | 1 | USANA Health Sciences, Inc. | 26,559 |
162 | | Universal Corp. | 10,716 |
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Shares, Principal Amount or Contracts | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Consumer Staples—continued | |
130 | | WD 40 Co. | $17,881 |
272 | | Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. | 16,970 |
14,715 | | Walmart, Inc. | 1,214,576 |
100 | | Weis Markets, Inc. | 5,453 |
26,500 | | Yamazaki Baking Co. Ltd. | 573,089 |
| | TOTAL | 17,225,310 |
| | Energy—3.1% | |
1,315 | | Andeavor | 189,925 |
149 | | Arch Coal, Inc., Class A | 12,242 |
779 | 1 | C&J Energy Services, Inc. | 20,971 |
1,831 | | CVR Energy, Inc. | 69,084 |
877 | 1 | Cactus, Inc. | 29,572 |
8,256 | | Chevron Corp. | 1,026,221 |
2,057 | | ConocoPhillips | 138,621 |
1,872 | | Delek US Holdings, Inc. | 104,420 |
359 | 1 | Exterran Corp. | 9,894 |
14,305 | | Exxon Mobil Corp. | 1,162,138 |
16,445 | | Halliburton Co. | 817,974 |
110,150 | | JXTG Holdings, Inc. | 707,815 |
1,533 | 1 | Keane Group, Inc. | 22,458 |
865 | 1 | Liberty Oilfield Services, Inc., Class A | 18,390 |
639 | 1 | Mammoth Energy Services, Inc. | 24,129 |
14,815 | | Marathon Petroleum Corp. | 1,170,829 |
6,036 | | Neste Oyj | 492,056 |
425 | | OMV AG | 24,221 |
16,887 | | PBF Energy, Inc. | 796,729 |
142 | 1 | Par Petroleum Corp. | 2,529 |
617 | | Peabody Energy Corp. | 26,698 |
9,806 | | Phillips 66 | 1,142,301 |
1,701 | 1 | Propetro Holding Corp. | 27,675 |
32,271 | | RPC, Inc. | 529,890 |
257 | 1 | SEACOR Holdings, Inc. | 13,423 |
36,500 | | Showa Shell Sekiyu KK | 483,954 |
192 | 1 | Talos Energy, Inc. | 6,167 |
24,543 | | Tenaris SA | 440,907 |
2,675 | 1 | Tetra Technologies, Inc. | 11,289 |
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Shares, Principal Amount or Contracts | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Energy—continued | |
21,942 | | Total SA | $1,333,508 |
198 | | US Silica Holdings, Inc. | 6,124 |
11,970 | | Valero Energy Corp. | 1,450,764 |
2,491 | 1 | W&T Offshore, Inc. | 17,063 |
16,467 | | World Fuel Services Corp. | 343,831 |
| | TOTAL | 12,673,812 |
| | Financials—12.2% | |
21,222 | | ABN AMRO Group NV- GDR | 551,927 |
11,420 | | AGEAS | 578,580 |
9,800 | | AIA Group Ltd. | 89,424 |
98,766 | | AMP Ltd. | 290,926 |
5,795 | | Admiral Group PLC | 148,355 |
19,022 | | Aegon N.V. | 118,137 |
20,077 | | Aflac, Inc. | 904,670 |
5,807 | | Allianz SE | 1,198,171 |
974 | | American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. | 34,519 |
24,433 | | American International Group, Inc. | 1,289,818 |
1,243 | | Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 172,317 |
6,695 | | Assurant, Inc. | 624,978 |
4,221 | | Assured Guaranty Ltd. | 149,803 |
31,630 | | Australia & New Zealand Banking Group, Melbourne | 649,000 |
2,834 | | BNP Paribas SA | 176,699 |
121,000 | | BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Ltd. | 605,547 |
7,359 | | Baloise Holding AG | 1,077,495 |
127 | | BancFirst Corp. | 7,588 |
1,790 | | BancorpSouth Bank | 59,965 |
3,960 | | Bank Hapoalim Ltd. | 27,309 |
64,112 | | Bank Leumi Le-Israel | 399,327 |
97,989 | | Bank of America Corp. | 2,845,601 |
6,024 | | Bank of Montreal | 466,644 |
9,526 | | Bank of Nova Scotia | 574,822 |
34,988 | | Bank of Queensland | 266,982 |
8,766 | | Bankinter SA | 84,896 |
39,317 | | Bendigo Bank | 318,621 |
3,719 | 1 | Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B | 712,300 |
2,025 | | BlackRock, Inc. | 1,081,816 |
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Shares, Principal Amount or Contracts | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Financials—continued | |
703 | | Brightsphere Investment Group PLC | $10,904 |
8,455 | | CME Group, Inc. | 1,377,319 |
2,987 | | CNO Financial Group, Inc. | 59,800 |
23,570 | | CNP Assurances | 550,947 |
4,593 | | CYS Investments, Inc. | 33,621 |
6,497 | | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 567,222 |
827 | 1 | Cannae Holdings, Inc. | 16,532 |
1,471 | | Cathay Bancorp, Inc. | 62,061 |
905 | | CenterState Bank Corp. | 27,829 |
794 | | Chemical Financial Corp. | 44,559 |
57,221 | 1 | Commerzbank AG | 585,311 |
332 | | Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Sydney | 17,374 |
5,100 | | Concordia Financial Group Ltd. | 28,616 |
124,042 | | Corp Mapfre SA | 377,380 |
40,107 | | Credit Agricole SA | 552,981 |
129 | 1 | Customers Bancorp, Inc. | 3,910 |
10,747 | | Danske Bank | 357,131 |
4,996 | | Deutsche Boerse AG | 668,484 |
9,014 | | DnB ASA | 161,091 |
18,519 | 1 | E*Trade Financial Corp. | 1,173,179 |
863 | 1 | Eagle Bancorp, Inc. | 52,255 |
16,415 | | East West Bancorp, Inc. | 1,140,514 |
967 | 1 | Enova International, Inc. | 32,491 |
463 | | Enterprise Financial Services Corp. | 25,280 |
2,218 | | Erste Group Bank AG | 91,833 |
1,134 | 1 | Essent Group Ltd. | 38,896 |
192 | | Evercore, Inc. | 20,045 |
6,209 | | Exor NV | 457,283 |
821 | 1 | FCB Financial Holdings, Inc. | 50,040 |
134 | | Federal Agricultural Mortgage Association, Class C | 12,530 |
4,380 | 1 | First BanCorp | 33,945 |
660 | | First BanCorp | 27,463 |
101 | | First Citizens Bancshares, Inc., Class A | 44,368 |
142 | | First Commonwealth Financial Corp. | 2,228 |
657 | | First Interstate BancSystem, Inc., Class A | 28,678 |
4,930 | | Franklin Resources, Inc. | 165,500 |
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Shares, Principal Amount or Contracts | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Financials—continued | |
5,854 | 1 | Genworth Financial, Inc., Class A | $20,138 |
13,037 | | Gjensidige Forsikring ASA | 201,441 |
1,326 | | Great-West Lifeco, Inc. | 33,656 |
1,515 | | Green Bancorp, Inc. | 34,012 |
258 | 1 | Green Dot Corp. | 18,388 |
24,597 | | HSBC Holdings PLC | 235,678 |
282 | | Hamilton Lane, Inc. | 13,186 |
766 | | Hancock Whitney Corp. | 38,491 |
1,200 | | Hang Seng Bank Ltd. | 29,987 |
4,275 | | Hannover Rueck SE | 539,964 |
26,374 | | Hargreaves Lansdown PLC | 667,075 |
862 | | Hope Bancorp, Inc. | 15,507 |
470 | | Houlihan Lokey, Inc. | 22,978 |
58,671 | | ING Groep N.V. | 852,621 |
423 | | Iberiabank Corp. | 33,798 |
433 | | Independent Bank Corp., Michigan | 11,063 |
6,100 | | Industrial Alliance Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. | 249,344 |
340 | | International Bancshares Corp. | 14,688 |
3,366 | | Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. | 54,630 |
4,542 | | Investors Bancorp, Inc., New | 60,590 |
6,293 | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 673,414 |
408 | | James River Group Holdings Ltd. | 15,475 |
2,236 | | KBC Group | 173,064 |
310 | | Kemper Corp. | 24,010 |
659 | | LegacyTexas Financial Group, Inc. | 27,671 |
100,968 | | Legal & General Group PLC | 362,228 |
816,344 | | Lloyds Banking Group PLC | 686,088 |
5,061 | | London Stock Exchange Group PLC | 301,276 |
70,600 | | MFA Financial, Inc. | 549,268 |
5,321 | 1 | MGIC Investment Corp. | 55,285 |
6,070 | | MSCI Inc., Class A | 986,800 |
2,130 | | MTGE Investment Corp. | 42,493 |
70,495 | | Medibank Private Ltd. | 155,829 |
1,949 | | MetLife, Inc. | 89,635 |
19,132 | | National Australia Bank Ltd., Melbourne | 386,712 |
7,299 | | National Bank of Canada, Montreal | 349,132 |
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Shares, Principal Amount or Contracts | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Financials—continued | |
40,723 | | Navient Corp. | $562,385 |
45,698 | | Nordea Bank AB | 439,737 |
2,638 | | Oritani Financial Corp. | 41,944 |
5,000 | | Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd. | 46,590 |
74 | | PJT Partners, Inc. | 4,090 |
348 | | PNC Financial Services Group | 49,907 |
394 | | Pargesa Holding Porteur | 34,513 |
1,595 | | Partners Group Holding AG | 1,149,567 |
1,602 | | Pennymac Mortgage Investment Trust | 29,989 |
179 | | Piper Jaffray Cos., Inc. | 13,389 |
250 | | Preferred Bank Los Angeles, CA | 15,925 |
712 | | Primerica, Inc. | 70,025 |
44,024 | | RSA Insurance Group PLC | 381,512 |
3,593 | | Radian Group, Inc. | 57,129 |
304 | 1 | Raiffeisen Bank International AG | 9,520 |
248 | | Republic Bancorp, Inc. | 10,890 |
36,400 | | Resona Holdings, Inc. | 202,251 |
17,027 | | Royal Bank of Canada, Montreal | 1,286,940 |
4,992 | | Schroders PLC | 214,426 |
21,167 | | Schwab (Charles) Corp. | 1,177,309 |
13,908 | | Scor Regroupe | 514,894 |
514 | 1 | Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida | 16,027 |
8,673 | 1 | Signature Bank | 1,105,721 |
49,000 | | Skand Enskilda BKN, Class A | 441,732 |
2,461 | | Societe Generale, Paris | 106,477 |
8,989 | | Swiss Re AG | 778,070 |
10,213 | | TRYG A/S | 235,190 |
534 | | The Bank of NT Butterfield & Son Ltd. | 25,498 |
5,929 | | The Travelers Cos, Inc. | 761,995 |
75,918 | | Three I Group | 962,112 |
17,619 | | Toronto-Dominion Bank | 1,028,658 |
1,027 | 1 | Triumph Bancorp, Inc. | 42,158 |
2,459 | | Trustco Bank Corp. | 21,393 |
827 | | Trustmark Corp. | 26,605 |
399 | 1 | Turpanion, Inc. | 12,676 |
1,664 | | U.S. Bancorp | 83,183 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Financials—continued | |
2,452 | | Umpqua Holdings Corp. | $57,720 |
910 | | United Community Financial Corp. | 9,519 |
461 | | United Financial Bancorp, Inc. | 8,031 |
5,133 | | United Mizrahi Bank Ltd. | 98,008 |
39,900 | | United Overseas Bank Ltd. | 835,175 |
338 | | Walker & Dunlop, Inc. | 18,969 |
1,058 | | Washington Federal, Inc. | 34,332 |
41,503 | | Wells Fargo & Co. | 2,240,747 |
9,157 | 1 | Western Alliance Bancorp | 551,801 |
37,874 | | Westpac Banking Corp. Ltd. | 795,190 |
438 | | Wintrust Financial Corp. | 40,344 |
| | TOTAL | 49,081,715 |
| | Health Care—6.2% | |
2,382 | 1 | Aduro Biotech, Inc. | 20,962 |
4,737 | | Aetna, Inc. | 834,328 |
69 | 1 | Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 6,451 |
275 | 1 | Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. | 2,700 |
21,400 | | Alfresa Holdings Corp. | 538,585 |
792 | 1 | Amedisys, Inc. | 60,469 |
1,876 | | AmerisourceBergen Corp. | 154,095 |
1,044 | 1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 20,609 |
273 | 1 | Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 4,313 |
160 | | Analogic Corp. | 13,384 |
2,793 | | Anthem, Inc. | 618,426 |
2,825 | 1 | Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 57,658 |
1,141 | 1 | Array BioPharma, Inc. | 18,655 |
4,042 | 1 | Athenex, Inc. | 64,753 |
24 | 1 | Audentes Therapeutics, Inc. | 910 |
16,132 | | Baxter International, Inc. | 1,142,791 |
449 | 1 | BioTelemetry, Inc. | 18,970 |
18,809 | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 989,730 |
19,130 | | Bruker Corp. | 579,065 |
3,226 | | CVS Health Corp. | 204,496 |
5,654 | | Cardinal Health, Inc. | 294,517 |
368 | 1 | Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. | 11,077 |
2,339 | 1 | Catalent, Inc. | 91,829 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Health Care—continued | |
1,132 | | Cigna Corp. | $191,727 |
1,480 | 1 | Coherus Biosciences, Inc. | 23,088 |
188 | 1 | Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 4,253 |
305 | | Coloplast, Class B | 28,976 |
2,382 | 1 | Corcept Therapeutics, Inc. | 44,067 |
1,078 | 1 | Corvel Corp. | 54,439 |
155 | 1 | Cotiviti Holdings, Inc. | 5,287 |
269 | 1 | Cutera, Inc. | 11,298 |
1,628 | 1 | Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc. | 38,323 |
1,200 | 1,2 | Dyax Corp., CVR | 2,916 |
1,086 | 1 | Emergent Biosolutions, Inc. | 55,994 |
159,693 | 1 | Endo International PLC | 1,004,469 |
11,873 | 1 | Express Scripts Holding Co. | 900,092 |
764 | 1 | FibroGen, Inc. | 41,180 |
5,751 | | Fresenius SE & Co KGaA | 442,270 |
1,359 | 1 | Genomic Health, Inc. | 54,251 |
56 | 1 | Glaukos Corp. | 2,115 |
5,768 | | HCA Healthcare, Inc. | 594,912 |
468 | 1 | HMS Holdings Corp. | 10,123 |
1,159 | 1 | Haemonetics Corp. | 104,716 |
1,095 | 1 | Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. | 20,148 |
1,099 | 1 | Halyard Health, Inc. | 60,335 |
3,406 | | Humana, Inc. | 991,078 |
34 | 1 | ICU Medical, Inc. | 9,896 |
1,336 | 1 | Illumina, Inc. | 363,980 |
5,066 | 1 | Incyte Genomics, Inc. | 345,856 |
120 | 1 | Inogen, Inc. | 21,923 |
7,112 | 1 | Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 499,334 |
75,623 | 1 | Intrexon Corp. | 1,253,829 |
4,061 | | Johnson & Johnson | 485,777 |
46 | 1 | Kura Oncology, Inc. | 766 |
650 | 1 | LHC Group, Inc. | 50,030 |
11,109 | | Lilly (Eli) & Co. | 944,709 |
3,469 | | Luminex Corp. | 98,242 |
581 | 1 | MacroGenics, Inc. | 13,206 |
716 | 1 | Magellan Health, Inc. | 65,478 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Health Care—continued | |
116 | 1 | Masimo Corp. | $11,490 |
30,900 | | Medipal Holdings Corp. | 710,888 |
1,976 | 1 | Medpace Holdings, Inc. | 83,308 |
6,000 | | Merck & Co., Inc. | 357,180 |
1,517 | 1 | Merit Medical Systems, Inc. | 77,822 |
194 | 1 | Molina Healthcare, Inc. | 16,476 |
841 | 1 | Natus Medical, Inc. | 31,033 |
13 | 1 | Nektar Therapeutics | 1,044 |
12,988 | 1 | Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. | 1,250,225 |
2,666 | | Novartis AG | 197,800 |
13,423 | | Novo Nordisk A/S | 638,408 |
882 | 1 | Nxstage Medical, Inc. | 24,378 |
126 | 1 | OraSure Technologies, Inc. | 2,143 |
1,178 | | Orion Oyj | 34,830 |
34 | 1 | Orthofix International NV | 1,858 |
8,400 | | Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. | 416,047 |
763 | 1 | PRA Health Sciences, Inc. | 64,779 |
13,999 | | Pfizer, Inc. | 502,984 |
1,715 | | Phibro Animal Health Corp. | 77,518 |
192 | 1 | Providence Service Corp. | 13,824 |
2,022 | 1 | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 607,247 |
983 | 1 | Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. | 16,170 |
1,579 | 1 | Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 88,977 |
10,200 | | Suzuken Co. Ltd. | 456,280 |
13,252 | 1 | Tesaro, Inc. | 606,544 |
698 | 1 | Tivity Health, Inc. | 24,465 |
4,496 | | UCB SA | 354,030 |
7,662 | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 1,850,450 |
4,511 | 1 | Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 694,694 |
7,391 | | Vifor Pharma AG | 1,149,874 |
462 | 1 | Voyager Therapeutics, Inc. | 9,180 |
538 | 1 | Wellcare Health Plans, Inc. | 119,258 |
610 | 1 | William Demant Holding A/S | 22,194 |
| | TOTAL | 25,101,254 |
| | Industrials—8.8% | |
218 | | 3M Co. | 42,996 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Industrials—continued | |
1,333 | | AAR Corp. | $59,572 |
13,806 | | ABB Ltd. | 313,802 |
29,432 | | ADT, Inc. | 221,329 |
186 | 1 | ASGN, Inc. | 14,322 |
9,522 | | Adecco Group AG | 570,012 |
1,672 | | Airbus Group SE | 191,851 |
16,186 | | Alfa Laval | 404,524 |
16,197 | | Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. | 669,098 |
851 | | Andritz AG | 42,358 |
404 | | Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. | 28,179 |
115 | | ArcBest Corp. | 5,457 |
312 | | Argan, Inc. | 12,074 |
17,857 | | Ashtead Group PLC | 551,033 |
1,277 | 1 | Atkore International Group, Inc. | 27,583 |
44,821 | | BAE Systems PLC | 381,070 |
3,559 | | BWX Technologies, Inc. | 237,528 |
3,664 | | Boeing Co. | 1,290,314 |
13,563 | | Bouygues SA | 626,991 |
559 | | Brady (W.H.) Co. | 21,801 |
305 | | Brinks Co. (The) | 24,171 |
503 | 1 | Builders Firstsource, Inc. | 9,849 |
8,914 | | Bunzl PLC | 271,394 |
389 | 1 | CBIZ, Inc. | 8,033 |
635 | 1 | Casella Waste Systems, Inc. | 14,973 |
2,199 | | Caterpillar, Inc. | 334,050 |
276 | 1 | Cimpress NV | 38,427 |
55 | | Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | 2,577 |
2,654 | | Compagnie de Saint Gobain | 133,796 |
1,822 | 1 | Continental Building Products, Inc. | 55,116 |
11,174 | | Crane Co. | 928,671 |
734 | | Cummins, Inc. | 104,514 |
4,105 | | DSV, De Sammensluttede Vognmad AS | 341,052 |
21,600 | | Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd. | 462,160 |
1,273 | | Delta Air Lines, Inc. | 68,806 |
13,445 | | Deutsche Lufthansa AG | 365,632 |
21,338 | | Deutsche Post AG | 810,148 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Industrials—continued | |
20 | | EnerSys, Inc. | $1,598 |
571 | | EnPro Industries, Inc. | 42,060 |
101 | 1 | FTI Consulting, Inc. | 6,261 |
511 | | Federal Signal Corp. | 12,208 |
4,386 | | FedEx Corp. | 1,092,640 |
6,539 | | Ferguson PLC | 506,784 |
4,020 | | Finning International, Inc. | 99,988 |
768 | 1 | Foundation Building Materials, Inc. | 11,789 |
5,589 | | Fraport AG | 523,180 |
34,000 | | Fuji Electric Co. | 241,347 |
68 | 1 | GMS, Inc. | 2,037 |
4,837 | | G4S PLC | 17,360 |
857 | | Global Brass & Copper Holdings, Inc. | 26,910 |
1,962 | | Graco, Inc. | 89,075 |
531 | 1 | Harsco Corp. | 13,010 |
996 | | Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. | 36,852 |
15,150 | | Heico Corp., Class A | 1,152,158 |
75 | 1 | Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. | 1,523 |
1,473 | | Hillenbrand, Inc. | 68,715 |
29,200 | | Hino Motors Ltd. | 326,059 |
6,029 | | Hochtief AG | 1,108,691 |
500 | | Hoshizaki Electric Co. Ltd. | 50,035 |
1,124,500 | | Hutchison Port Holdings TR-U | 307,376 |
126 | | Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. | 8,404 |
46 | | ICF International, Inc. | 3,250 |
3,336 | 1 | IHS Markit Ltd. | 164,398 |
36,718 | | IMI PLC | 566,409 |
6,001 | | Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | 862,344 |
10,698 | | Ingersoll-Rand PLC | 936,503 |
1,054 | | Insperity, Inc. | 96,968 |
1,879 | | Interface, Inc. | 42,653 |
33,907 | | International Consolidated Airlines Group SA | 307,215 |
13,203 | | Intertek Group PLC | 959,573 |
2,600 | | Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. | 97,434 |
17,000 | | JGC Corp. | 353,576 |
15,600 | | JTEKT Corp. | 226,223 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Industrials—continued | |
3,600 | | Japan Airport Terminal Co. Ltd. | $165,000 |
603 | | KBR, Inc. | 11,107 |
6,000 | | Kajima Corp. | 48,787 |
783 | | Kimball International, Inc., Class B | 12,724 |
905 | | Korn/Ferry International | 49,485 |
496 | | Kuehne + Nagel International AG | 74,579 |
1,664 | | L3 Technologies, Inc. | 330,021 |
195 | | MOOG, Inc., Class A | 15,898 |
2,434 | 1 | MRC Global, Inc. | 50,262 |
353 | | MTU Aero Engines GmbH | 66,671 |
663 | 1 | MYR Group, Inc. | 25,884 |
6,620 | | Manpower Group, Inc. | 595,800 |
112,700 | | Marubeni Corp. | 875,470 |
192 | 1 | Masonite International Corp. | 12,691 |
1,191 | 1 | Mastec, Inc. | 55,560 |
429 | | McGrath Rentcorp. | 27,919 |
2,923 | 1 | Meritor, Inc. | 60,652 |
10,100 | | Misumi Corp. | 290,853 |
19,100 | | Mitsubishi Electric Corp. | 270,049 |
14,300 | | Mitsui & Co. Ltd. | 251,057 |
1,349 | | Mueller Industries, Inc. | 40,740 |
3,936 | | Mueller Water Products, Inc. | 46,878 |
56,000 | | NWS Holdings Ltd. | 103,935 |
2,900 | | Nippon Express Co. Ltd. | 217,593 |
6,021 | | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 913,085 |
609 | | Orbital ATK, Inc. | 81,435 |
2,219 | | Owens Corning, Inc. | 140,285 |
3,914 | | Parker-Hannifin Corp. | 668,903 |
143 | 1 | Patrick Industries, Inc. | 8,666 |
263 | | Pentair PLC | 11,477 |
8,900 | | Persol Holdings Co. Ltd. | 190,072 |
645 | | Primoris Services Corp. | 16,815 |
8,609 | | Prysmian S.p.A | 241,522 |
9,230 | | Randstand N.V. | 552,107 |
22,800 | | Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd. | 631,788 |
56,687 | | Relx PLC | 1,245,529 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Industrials—continued | |
19,474 | | Rexel SA | $286,149 |
2,203 | 1 | Rexnord Corp. | 64,284 |
5,286 | | Rockwell Automation, Inc. | 927,217 |
3,743 | | Royal Mail PLC | 25,328 |
91 | 1 | Rush enterprises, Inc., Class A | 3,916 |
5,169 | | SNC-Lavalin Group, Inc. | 225,481 |
669 | 1 | SPX Corp. | 22,920 |
469 | 1 | Saia, Inc. | 38,646 |
33,614 | | Sandvik AB | 583,214 |
14,500 | | Shimizu Corp. | 141,048 |
1,441 | | SkyWest, Inc. | 82,137 |
11,564 | | Smiths Group PLC | 270,710 |
14,016 | | Southwest Airlines Co. | 715,937 |
1,050 | | Spartan Motors, Inc. | 16,275 |
193 | 1 | Standard Plus Corp. | 6,948 |
4,151 | | Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | 577,985 |
113,098 | | Sydney Airport | 620,909 |
1,130 | 1 | TPI Composites, Inc. | 29,719 |
1,200 | | Taisei Corp. | 65,671 |
13,089 | | Toro Co. | 759,162 |
13,800 | | Toyota Tsusho Corp. | 474,716 |
7,242 | | Transurban Group | 64,884 |
121 | 1 | Trex Co., Inc. | 14,257 |
2,007 | 1 | TriMas Corp. | 57,400 |
145 | 1 | TrueBlue, Inc. | 3,741 |
1,830 | | Union Pacific Corp. | 261,251 |
49 | | Universal Forest Products, Inc. | 1,802 |
165 | | VSE Corp. | 8,153 |
319 | 1 | Veritiv Corp. | 10,607 |
426 | 1 | Vicor Corp. | 18,680 |
21,632 | | Volvo AB | 372,573 |
16,100 | | Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd. | 461,052 |
| | TOTAL | 35,661,940 |
| | Information Technology—10.5% | |
2,653 | | ASML Holding NV | 517,603 |
368 | | AVX Corp. | 5,627 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Information Technology—continued | |
9,469 | | Accenture PLC | $1,474,702 |
485 | 1 | Acxiom Corp. | 14,206 |
2,293 | 1 | Adobe Systems, Inc. | 571,599 |
802 | 1 | Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | 52,555 |
489 | 1 | Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. | 21,726 |
880 | 1 | Alphabet, Inc., Class A Shares | 968,000 |
2,907 | 1 | Alphabet, Inc., Class C Shares | 3,154,066 |
3,800 | | Alps Electric Co. | 89,823 |
12,033 | | Amadeus IT Group SA | 953,598 |
3,798 | 1 | Amkor Technology, Inc. | 34,562 |
23,454 | | Apple, Inc. | 4,382,849 |
4,267 | | Applied Materials, Inc. | 216,678 |
90 | 1 | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. | 4,209 |
466 | 1 | Aquantia Corp. | 5,573 |
721 | 1 | Aspen Technology, Inc. | 67,240 |
2,151 | | Auto Trader Group PLC | 10,084 |
9,258 | | Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | 1,203,725 |
592 | | Avnet, Inc. | 22,567 |
1,644 | | Benchmark Electronics, Inc. | 45,539 |
166 | | Blackbaud, Inc. | 16,180 |
244 | 1 | Blackline, Inc. | 10,155 |
574 | 1 | Bottomline Technologies, Inc. | 27,299 |
811 | | Brooks Automation, Inc. | 26,503 |
21,700 | | Brother Industries Ltd. | 451,280 |
18,951 | | CA, Inc. | 677,309 |
116 | 1 | CACI International, Inc., Class A | 19,331 |
4,550 | | CDW Corp. | 364,227 |
471 | | CSG Systems International, Inc. | 19,490 |
360 | 1 | Carbonite, Inc | 13,968 |
1,140 | 1 | Cars.com, Inc. W/I | 29,275 |
198 | 1 | Ciena Corp. | 4,564 |
255 | 1 | Cirrus Logic, Inc. | 9,557 |
45,479 | | Cisco Systems, Inc. | 1,942,408 |
1,780 | | Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. | 134,123 |
294 | 1 | Commvault Systems, Inc. | 20,095 |
215 | | Constellation Software, Inc. | 169,337 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Information Technology—continued | |
347 | 1 | Control4 Corp. | $8,602 |
667 | | Convergys Corp. | 15,768 |
10,209 | 1 | Dell Technologies, Inc. | 823,458 |
92 | 1 | Diodes, Inc. | 3,150 |
233 | 1 | EPAM Systems, Inc. | 28,701 |
110 | | Ebix, Inc. | 8,206 |
147 | | Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. | 2,884 |
3,704 | 1 | Endurance International Group Holdings, Inc. | 33,151 |
504 | | Entegris, Inc. | 17,690 |
64 | 1 | Envestnet, Inc. | 3,386 |
454 | 1 | ePlus, Inc. | 41,291 |
781 | 1 | Etsy, Inc. | 25,258 |
2,602 | | Evertec, Inc. | 56,724 |
143 | 1 | Fabrinet | 5,024 |
6,649 | 1 | Facebook, Inc. | 1,275,145 |
1,780 | 1 | Finisar Corp. | 28,854 |
23,000 | | Fujitsu Ltd. | 140,355 |
93 | | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | 1,417 |
3,100 | | Hitachi High-Technologies Corp. | 140,759 |
91,000 | | Hitachi Ltd. | 662,971 |
634 | 1 | Ichor Holdings Ltd. | 15,774 |
792 | 1 | Insight Enterprises, Inc. | 37,145 |
12,582 | | Intel Corp. | 694,526 |
656 | | InterDigital, Inc. | 51,726 |
7,913 | | Intuit, Inc. | 1,595,261 |
117 | 1 | Itron, Inc. | 6,681 |
478 | | j2 Global, Inc. | 40,362 |
1,230 | 1 | Kemet Corp. | 24,575 |
884 | 1 | Kimball Electronics, Inc. | 16,531 |
4,506 | | Lam Research Corp. | 892,999 |
129 | 1 | Lumentum Holdings, Inc. | 7,579 |
79 | | MKS Instruments, Inc. | 8,864 |
989 | | ManTech International Corp., Class A | 53,317 |
1,741 | | Marvell Technology Group Ltd. | 37,501 |
9,877 | | Mastercard, Inc., Class A | 1,877,815 |
114 | | Maximus, Inc. | 6,943 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Information Technology—continued | |
531 | | Methode Electronics, Inc., Class A | $21,320 |
1,288 | 1 | Micron Technology, Inc. | 74,176 |
55,614 | | Microsoft Corp. | 5,496,888 |
266 | 1 | MindBody, Inc. | 10,480 |
1,965 | | Monotype Imaging Holdings, Inc. | 42,444 |
2,054 | | NIC, Inc. | 31,529 |
2,471 | 1 | NXP Semiconductors NV | 281,694 |
614 | 1 | Netgear, Inc. | 37,116 |
7,335 | | Nvidia Corp. | 1,849,814 |
462 | 1 | Oclaro, Inc. | 3,955 |
6,100 | | Omron Corp. | 318,856 |
4,186 | | Oracle Corp. | 195,570 |
5,800 | | Otsuka Corp. | 238,547 |
4,118 | 1 | PayPal Holdings, Inc. | 337,964 |
228 | 1 | Perficient, Inc. | 5,953 |
399 | | Plantronics, Inc. | 29,067 |
1,452 | | Progress Software Corp. | 55,002 |
4 | 1 | Proofpoint, Inc. | 468 |
493 | | Qad, Inc. | 25,562 |
134 | 1 | Qualys, Inc. | 10,311 |
307 | 1 | RealPage, Inc. | 18,036 |
379 | 1 | RingCentral, Inc. | 28,709 |
370 | 1 | SMART Global Holdings, Inc. | 16,476 |
35,742 | | STMicroelectronics N.V. | 850,848 |
185 | 1 | Sanmina Corp. | 5,328 |
591 | 1 | ScanSource, Inc. | 23,138 |
365 | | Science Applications International Corp. | 32,284 |
1,710 | 1 | Semtech Corp. | 82,764 |
1,700 | | Shimadzu Corp. | 46,655 |
6,491 | | Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | 640,078 |
35 | 1 | Stamps.com, Inc. | 8,778 |
472 | 1 | Sykes Enterprises, Inc. | 13,287 |
86 | | Synnex Corp. | 9,187 |
7,392 | 1 | Synopsys, Inc. | 651,013 |
2,626 | 1 | Syntel, Inc. | 82,719 |
424 | | Systemax, Inc. | 14,000 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Information Technology—continued | |
176 | | TTEC Holdings, Inc. | $6,213 |
912 | 1 | Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. | 102,217 |
1,095 | 1 | Techtarget, Inc. | 29,390 |
2,298 | | Teradyne, Inc. | 87,117 |
10,231 | | Texas Instruments, Inc. | 1,144,951 |
2,781 | | TiVo Corp. | 40,046 |
1,572 | 1 | Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. | 27,699 |
88 | 1 | Verint Systems, Inc. | 3,714 |
5,300 | 1 | Viavi Solutions, Inc. | 50,403 |
3,579 | | Visa, Inc., Class A Shares | 467,847 |
992 | 1 | Xcerra Corp. | 13,660 |
33,450 | | Xerox Corp. | 909,171 |
1,900 | | Yokogawa Electric Corp. | 34,545 |
2,743 | 1 | Zebra Technologies Co., Class A | 421,078 |
198,969 | 1 | Zynga, Inc. | 875,464 |
| | TOTAL | 42,245,556 |
| | Materials—3.5% | |
618 | 1 | AdvanSix, Inc. | 22,563 |
6,500 | | Air Water, Inc. | 126,000 |
748 | | Akzo Nobel NV | 65,554 |
335 | 1 | Alcoa Corp. | 16,103 |
98,629 | | Alumina Ltd. | 199,079 |
6,364 | | Amcor Ltd. | 67,559 |
16,035 | | Anglo American PLC | 383,246 |
16,348 | | ArcelorMittal | 526,360 |
21,600 | | Asahi Kasei Corp. | 295,502 |
6,169 | | Avery Dennison Corp. | 647,930 |
6,459 | | BHP Billiton PLC | 148,511 |
5,362 | 1 | Berry Global Group, Inc. | 258,931 |
1,574 | | Boise Cascade Co. | 75,080 |
4,610 | | Cabot Corp. | 277,753 |
2,498 | | Commercial Metals Corp. | 59,053 |
8,046 | | Covestro AG | 733,790 |
11,118 | | Croda International PLC | 689,192 |
1,529 | | EMS-Chemie Holdings AG | 958,428 |
433 | 1 | Ferro Corp. | 8,859 |
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| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Materials—continued | |
5,107 | 1,2 | Ferroglobe Representation & Warranty Insurance Trust | $0 |
92,798 | | Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. | 328,076 |
3,846 | | Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | 64,997 |
204,504 | | Glencore PLC | 1,011,843 |
14,892 | | Grace (W.R.) & Co. | 1,066,118 |
891 | | Greif, Inc., Class A | 51,954 |
46 | | Innophos Holdings, Inc. | 2,186 |
243 | | KMG Chemicals, Inc. | 16,245 |
1,490 | | Koninklijke DSM NV | 148,008 |
250 | 1 | Koppers Holdings, Inc. | 10,075 |
553 | | Kronos Worldwide, Inc. | 13,681 |
905 | | Louisiana-Pacific Corp. | 26,408 |
442 | | Materion Corp. | 24,111 |
26,800 | | Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp. | 247,047 |
1,400 | | Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. | 40,344 |
7,954 | | Mondi PLC | 220,941 |
6,116 | | Monsanto Co. | 779,545 |
1,031 | | Myers Industries, Inc. | 20,208 |
18,479 | | Newmont Mining Corp. | 719,388 |
2,800 | | Nitto Denko Corp. | 218,816 |
11,090 | | Nucor Corp. | 711,867 |
23,887 | | Rio Tinto PLC | 1,346,848 |
755 | | Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., Class A | 23,518 |
87 | | Sika AG | 692,658 |
311 | | Stepan Co. | 22,610 |
709 | | Trinseo SA | 51,261 |
15,841 | | UPM - Kymmene Oyj | 581,741 |
341 | 1 | Verso Corp. | 6,898 |
1,636 | | Voest-alpine Stahl | 87,293 |
| | TOTAL | 14,094,178 |
| | Real Estate—2.1% | |
1,257 | | Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. | 26,787 |
7,525 | | American Tower Corp. | 1,041,234 |
7,400 | | Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust | 14,615 |
19,207 | | Brixmor Property Group, Inc. | 305,007 |
19,000 | | CK Asset Holdings Ltd. | 158,437 |
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Shares, Principal Amount or Contracts | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Real Estate—continued | |
20,600 | | Capitacommercial Trust | $26,238 |
54,700 | | CapitaLand Mall Trust | 84,362 |
497 | | CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc. | 6,312 |
1,768 | 1 | CorePoint Lodging, Inc. REIT | 49,323 |
1,500 | | Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd. | 244,386 |
62,418 | | Dexus Property Group | 465,920 |
1,835 | | DiamondRock Hospitality Co. | 23,360 |
21,027 | | Duke Realty Corp. | 591,279 |
138 | | First Industrial Realty Trust | 4,544 |
7,841 | | Forest City Realty Trust, Inc., Class A | 159,721 |
244 | 1 | Forestar Group, Inc. | 5,710 |
505 | | Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. | 11,559 |
119,912 | | GPT Group/The REIT | 455,213 |
7,634 | | Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. | 267,953 |
776 | | Geo Group, Inc. | 19,245 |
1,811 | | Government Properties Income Trust | 26,314 |
1,833 | | InfraREIT, Inc. | 39,153 |
6,453 | | Investors Real Estate Trust | 35,943 |
9,500 | | Kerry Properties Ltd. | 50,762 |
1,807 | | Kite Realty Group Trust | 28,352 |
856 | | Liberty Property Trust | 37,844 |
42,000 | | Link REIT | 371,235 |
4,578 | | Mack-Cali Realty Corp. | 90,507 |
134 | 1 | Marcus & Millichap Co., Inc. | 5,020 |
1,496 | | New Senior Investment Group, Inc. | 11,190 |
192 | | NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc. | 5,322 |
2,223 | | NorthStar Realty Europe Corp. | 31,144 |
1,165 | | PotlatchDeltic Corp. REIT | 58,833 |
2,777 | | Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc. | 40,739 |
14,183 | | ProLogis, Inc. | 912,676 |
1,086 | | RLJ Lodging Trust | 25,412 |
228 | | RMR Group, Inc./The | 17,237 |
19,935 | | Rayonier, Inc. | 774,873 |
847 | | Re/Max Holdings, Inc. | 44,129 |
328 | | Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. | 10,257 |
353 | | Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. | 7,318 |
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Shares, Principal Amount or Contracts | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Real Estate—continued | |
155,450 | | Scentre Group | $490,292 |
144,923 | | Stockland | 453,793 |
6,600 | | Suntec Real Estate Investment | 8,839 |
553 | | Terreno Realty Corp. | 21,075 |
99 | | Tier RIET, Inc | 2,174 |
7,765 | | Ventas, Inc. | 424,435 |
4,430 | | WP Carey, Inc. | 297,740 |
573 | | Weyerhaeuser Co. | 21,390 |
1,491 | | Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 37,528 |
| | TOTAL | 8,342,731 |
| | Telecommunication Services—1.3% | |
37,582 | | AT&T, Inc. | 1,214,650 |
259 | | Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. | 13,261 |
311,095 | | HKT Trust and HKT Ltd. | 392,518 |
24,600 | | KDDI Corp. | 664,090 |
25,200 | | NTT Docomo, Inc. | 651,423 |
597 | 1 | Orbcomm, Inc. | 5,767 |
53,000 | | PCCW Ltd. | 31,201 |
13,223 | | Rogers Communications, Inc., Class B | 620,561 |
181 | | Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. | 5,774 |
11,723 | 1 | Sprint Corp. | 60,256 |
10,542 | 1 | T-Mobile USA, Inc. | 587,189 |
20,558 | | Tele2 AB, Class B | 251,689 |
571 | | Telenor ASA | 11,760 |
3,501 | | Telephone and Data System, Inc. | 89,451 |
181,067 | | Telstra Corp. Ltd. | 382,667 |
7,788 | | Verizon Communications | 371,254 |
3,159 | 1 | Vonage Holdings Corp. | 36,171 |
| | TOTAL | 5,389,682 |
| | Utilities—2.2% | |
754 | | American States Water Co. | 42,435 |
4,628 | | Atmos Energy Corp. | 412,864 |
65,356 | | AusNet Services | 80,131 |
74,500 | | CLP Holdings Ltd. | 781,969 |
23,775 | | CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | 621,241 |
6,483 | | DTE Energy Co. | 664,054 |
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Shares, Principal Amount or Contracts | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | COMMON STOCKS—continued | |
| | Utilities—continued | |
10,775 | | E.On SE | $114,315 |
2,404 | | Endesa SA | 53,159 |
40,461 | | Engie | 643,689 |
292,500 | | HK Electric Investments Ltd. | 283,361 |
104,000 | | Hong Kong and China Gas Co. Ltd. | 224,703 |
107,805 | | Iberdrola SA | 763,789 |
731 | | Idacorp, Inc. | 67,515 |
2,623 | | NRG Yield, Inc. | 45,903 |
6 | | New Jersey Resources Corp. | 266 |
7,501 | | NextEra Energy, Inc. | 1,243,741 |
34 | | Northwestern Corp. | 1,852 |
861 | | ONE Gas, Inc. | 64,618 |
2,547 | | Orsted A/S | 152,809 |
18,900 | | Osaka Gas Co. | 411,580 |
19,154 | | PPL Corp. | 523,287 |
8,020 | | Severn Trent | 212,102 |
107 | | South Jersey Industries, Inc. | 3,544 |
510 | | Spire, Inc. | 36,338 |
11,400 | | Toho Gas Co. Ltd. | 358,809 |
11,693 | | UGI Corp. | 590,146 |
13,598 | | Uniper SE | 431,491 |
726 | | WGL Holdings, Inc. | 64,033 |
| | TOTAL | 8,893,744 |
| | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (IDENTIFIED COST $211,320,107) | 259,935,277 |
| | ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES—0.3% | |
$150,000 | 3 | American Express Credit Class Account Master Trust 2014-1, Class A, (1-month USLIBOR +0.370%), 2.289%, 12/15/2021 | 150,385 |
170,046 | 3 | Chesapeake Funding II LLC 2016-2A, Class A2, (1-month USLIBOR +1.000%), 2.919%, 06/15/2028 | 170,511 |
265,000 | 3 | Navistar Financial Dealer Note Master Trust 2016-1, Class A, (1-month USLIBOR +1.350%), 3.310%, 09/27/2021 | 265,875 |
171,000 | | PFS Financing Corp. 2016-BA, Class A, 1.870%, 10/15/2021 | 168,697 |
160,000 | | Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2016-2, Class C, 2.660%, 11/15/2021 | 159,859 |
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Shares, Principal Amount or Contracts | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES—continued | |
$78,644 | | Sofi Consumer Loan Program Trust 2016-3, Class A, 3.050%, 12/26/2025 | $78,586 |
| | TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (IDENTIFIED COST $994,649) | 993,913 |
| | COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITY—0.0% | |
| | Financials—0.0% | |
148,646 | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.263%, 4/25/2025 (IDENTIFIED COST $151,613) | 144,115 |
| | COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS—0.4% | |
250,000 | | Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Trust 2016-UBS10, Class A4, 3.170%, 7/15/2049 | 241,645 |
255,000 | | Bank, Class A4, 3.488%, 11/15/2050 | 250,752 |
225,000 | | CD Commercial Mortgage Trust 2016-CD1, Class A4, 2.724%, 8/10/2049 | 210,905 |
200,000 | | Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust 2015-GC33, Class AS, 4.114%, 9/10/2058 | 203,848 |
450,000 | | Commercial Mortgage Trust 2015-DC1, Class AM, 3.724%, 2/10/2048 | 450,681 |
300,000 | | JPMDB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2016-C4, Class A3, 3.1413%, 12/15/2049 | 290,047 |
50,000 | | WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust 2012-C6, Class B, 4.697%, 4/15/2045 | 52,088 |
100,000 | | WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust 2014-C25, Class B, 4.236%, 11/15/2047 | 101,289 |
| | TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (IDENTIFIED COST $1,883,845) | 1,801,255 |
| | CORPORATE BONDS—5.6% | |
| | Basic Industry - Chemicals—0.1% | |
300,000 | | Albemarle Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 5.45%, 12/01/2044 | 319,801 |
15,000 | | RPM International, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 6.125%, 10/15/2019 | 15,578 |
| | TOTAL | 335,379 |
| | Basic Industry - Metals & Mining—0.0% | |
100,000 | | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.500%, 04/15/2023 | 103,183 |
| | Basic Industry - Paper—0.0% | |
150,000 | 1,2,4 | 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 | 178,669 |
90,000 | 3 | Textron Financial Corp., Jr. Sub. Note, Series 144A, (3-month USLIBOR +1.735%), 4.078%, 2/15/2042 | 83,232 |
80,000 | | Textron, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.000%, 03/15/2026 | 79,551 |
| | TOTAL | 341,452 |
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| | CORPORATE BONDS—continued | |
| | Capital Goods - Building Materials—0.1% | |
$130,000 | | Masco Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.375%, 04/01/2026 | $130,432 |
185,000 | | Masco Corp., Unsecd. Note, 4.450%, 4/01/2025 | 187,669 |
| | TOTAL | 318,101 |
| | Capital Goods - Diversified Manufacturing—0.1% | |
30,000 | | General Electric Capital Corp., Note, Series MTNA, 6.75%, 3/15/2032 | 36,914 |
100,000 | | Roper Industries, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 6.250%, 09/01/2019 | 104,099 |
300,000 | | Valmont Industries, Inc., 5.250%, 10/01/2054 | 284,064 |
| | TOTAL | 425,077 |
| | Communications - Cable & Satellite—0.1% | |
200,000 | | CCO Safari II LLC, 4.908%, 07/23/2025 | 203,668 |
20,000 | | Time Warner Cable, Inc., Company Guarantee, 8.250%, 04/01/2019 | 20,871 |
| | TOTAL | 224,539 |
| | Communications - Media & Entertainment—0.2% | |
100,000 | | 21st Century Fox America, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 5.400%, 10/01/2043 | 113,160 |
310,000 | | British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC, Series 144A, 3.750%, 9/16/2024 | 311,523 |
20,000 | | Discovery Communications LLC, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.900%, 03/11/2026 | 20,393 |
70,000 | | Grupo Televisa S.A., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 6.125%, 01/31/2046 | 73,370 |
350,000 | | Omnicom Group, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.600%, 04/15/2026 | 334,987 |
| | TOTAL | 853,433 |
| | Communications - Telecom Wireless—0.3% | |
22,500,000 | | America Movil S.A.B. de C.V., Sr. Secd. Note, 6.000%, 06/09/2019 | 1,092,473 |
180,000 | | Crown Castle International Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.700%, 06/15/2026 | 171,730 |
| | TOTAL | 1,264,203 |
| | Communications - Telecom Wirelines—0.2% | |
300,000 | | AT&T, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 5.150%, 03/15/2042 | 296,047 |
200,000 | | Verizon Communications, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.150%, 03/15/2024 | 204,017 |
120,000 | | Verizon Communications, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 5.250%, 03/16/2037 | 124,965 |
| | TOTAL | 625,029 |
| | Consumer Cyclical - Automotive—0.1% | |
275,000 | | Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.336%, 03/18/2021 | 273,318 |
70,000 | | General Motors Co., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.000%, 4/01/2025 | 68,721 |
200,000 | | General Motors Financial Co., Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.100%, 01/15/2019 | 200,340 |
| | TOTAL | 542,379 |
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Shares, Principal Amount or Contracts | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | CORPORATE BONDS—continued | |
| | Consumer Cyclical - Retailers—0.2% | |
$100,000 | | Advance Auto Parts, Inc., 4.500%, 12/01/2023 | $103,146 |
300,000 | | AutoZone, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.250%, 04/15/2025 | 289,198 |
107,530 | | CVS Health Corp., Pass-Thru Cert., Series 144A, 5.298%, 1/11/2027 | 110,310 |
200,000 | | CVS Health Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 2.875%, 06/01/2026 | 183,441 |
120,000 | | Under Armour, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.250%, 06/15/2026 | 106,559 |
| | TOTAL | 792,654 |
| | Consumer Cyclical - Services—0.1% | |
200,000 | | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 2.800%, 06/06/2023 | 193,447 |
130,000 | | Visa, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.150%, 12/14/2025 | 127,008 |
| | TOTAL | 320,455 |
| | Consumer Non-Cyclical - Food/Beverage—0.2% | |
210,000 | | Flowers Foods, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.500%, 10/01/2026 | 198,491 |
250,000 | | Kraft Heinz Foods Co., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.950%, 07/15/2025 | 246,558 |
100,000 | | McCormick & Co., Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.400%, 08/15/2027 | 95,078 |
120,000 | | Mead Johnson Nutrition Co., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.125%, 11/15/2025 | 122,919 |
70,000 | | PepsiCo, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.450%, 04/14/2046 | 74,100 |
| | TOTAL | 737,146 |
| | Consumer Non-Cyclical - Pharmaceuticals—0.0% | |
90,000 | | Gilead Sciences, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.650%, 3/01/2026 | 89,116 |
| | Consumer Non-Cyclical - Products—0.1% | |
270,000 | | Newell Rubbermaid, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.20%, 04/01/2026 | 265,236 |
| | Consumer Non-Cyclical - Tobacco—0.1% | |
24,000 | | Altria Group, Inc., 9.250%, 08/06/2019 | 25,771 |
200,000 | | Reynolds American, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 5.850%, 8/15/2045 | 222,855 |
| | TOTAL | 248,626 |
| | Energy - Independent—0.1% | |
375,000 | | Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., 3.900%, 02/01/2025 | 373,369 |
225,000 | | Marathon Oil Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.850%, 6/01/2025 | 222,055 |
| | TOTAL | 595,424 |
| | Energy - Integrated—0.2% | |
135,000 | | BP Capital Markets PLC, 3.119%, 5/04/2026 | 129,686 |
155,000 | | Husky Energy, Inc., 4.000%, 04/15/2024 | 156,071 |
100,000 | | Husky Energy, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.950%, 04/15/2022 | 101,376 |
35,000 | | Petro-Canada, Deb., 7.000%, 11/15/2028 | 42,246 |
100,000 | | Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.500%, 06/02/2041 | 93,450 |
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Shares, Principal Amount or Contracts | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | CORPORATE BONDS—continued | |
| | Energy - Integrated—continued | |
$150,000 | | Petroleos Mexicanos, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.875%, 1/18/2024 | $147,360 |
| | TOTAL | 670,189 |
| | Energy - Midstream—0.2% | |
325,000 | | Energy Transfer Partners LP, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.050%, 3/15/2025 | 314,620 |
230,000 | | Enterprise Products Operating LLC, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.950%, 02/15/2027 | 230,212 |
100,000 | | Kinder Morgan, Inc., 5.050%, 2/15/2046 | 97,199 |
80,000 | | MPLX LP, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.125%, 03/01/2027 | 78,141 |
55,000 | | ONEOK, Inc., Sr Unsecured Note, 4.950%, 07/13/2047 | 55,684 |
100,000 | | Williams Partners LP, 4.900%, 1/15/2045 | 97,468 |
| | TOTAL | 873,324 |
| | Energy - Oil Field Services—0.0% | |
100,000 | | Nabors Industries, Inc., Company Guarantee, 5.000%, 09/15/2020 | 101,500 |
100,000 | | Weatherford International Ltd., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 5.950%, 04/15/2042 | 74,750 |
| | TOTAL | 176,250 |
| | Energy - Refining—0.1% | |
250,000 | | Marathon Petroleum Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.750%, 9/15/2044 | 245,708 |
25,000 | | Valero Energy Corp., 9.375%, 03/15/2019 | 26,257 |
| | TOTAL | 271,965 |
| | Financial Institution - Banking—0.6% | |
250,000 | 3 | Bank of America Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series MTN, (3-month USLIBOR +0.650%), 2.958%, 10/01/2021 | 251,651 |
100,000 | | Bank of America Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series MTN, 4.875%, 04/01/2044 | 106,256 |
300,000 | | Bank of America Corp., Sub. Note, Series MTN, 4.000%, 1/22/2025 | 296,999 |
300,000 | | Citigroup, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 2.700%, 03/30/2021 | 295,095 |
250,000 | | Compass Bank, Birmingham, Sub. Note, Series BKNT, 3.875%, 4/10/2025 | 243,355 |
330,000 | | Fifth Third Bancorp, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 2.875%, 7/27/2020 | 328,758 |
5,000 | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 5.750%, 01/24/2022 | 5,383 |
50,000 | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 6.125%, 02/15/2033 | 58,279 |
50,000 | | J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Sub. Note, 3.375%, 05/01/2023 | 49,020 |
100,000 | | JPMorgan Chase & Co., Series S, 6.750%, 08/01/2066 | 108,280 |
300,000 | 3 | Morgan Stanley, Sr. Unsecd. Note, (3-month USLIBOR +1.140%), 3.506%, 01/27/2020 | 304,367 |
92,930 | 2 | Regional Diversified Funding, Series 144A, 9.250%, 03/15/2030 | 56,881 |
80,000 | | Regions Financial Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.200%, 02/08/2021 | 79,871 |
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Shares, Principal Amount or Contracts | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | CORPORATE BONDS—continued | |
| | Financial Institution - Banking—continued | |
$230,000 | | SunTrust Banks, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 2.900%, 03/03/2021 | $227,892 |
50,000 | 3 | Wells Fargo & Co., Sr. Unsecd. Note, (3-month USLIBOR +1.230%), 3.589%, 10/31/2023 | 51,040 |
| | TOTAL | 2,463,127 |
| | Financial Institution - Broker/Asset Mgr/Exchange—0.1% | |
140,000 | | Invesco Finance PLC, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.750%, 1/15/2026 | 139,803 |
95,000 | | Jefferies Group LLC, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 8.500%, 07/15/2019 | 100,533 |
240,000 | | Stifel Financial Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.500%, 12/01/2020 | 240,554 |
70,000 | | TIAA Asset Management Finance Co., LLC, Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series 144A, 4.125%, 11/01/2024 | 70,445 |
| | TOTAL | 551,335 |
| | Financial Institution - Finance Companies—0.1% | |
210,000 | | AerCap Ireland Capital Ltd./AerCap Global Aviation Trust, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.95%, 02/01/2022 | 210,608 |
| | Financial Institution - Insurance - Life—0.3% | |
27,000 | | Aflac, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 6.450%, 08/15/2040 | 33,664 |
400,000 | | American International Group, Inc., Unsecd. Note, 3.875%, 01/15/2035 | 362,475 |
325,000 | | Mass Mutual Global Funding II, Series 144A, 2.000%, 04/15/2021 | 315,456 |
10,000 | | MetLife, Inc., Jr. Sub. Note, 10.750%, 8/01/2039 | 15,588 |
100,000 | | Principal Life Global Funding II, Series 144A, 2.200%, 04/08/2020 | 98,735 |
200,000 | | Prudential Financial, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series MTN, 4.600%, 05/15/2044 | 207,609 |
| | TOTAL | 1,033,527 |
| | Financial Institution - Insurance - P&C—0.1% | |
300,000 | | Liberty Mutual Group, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series 144A, 6.500%, 03/15/2035 | 364,582 |
30,000 | | Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., Sub. Note, Series 144A, 9.375%, 08/15/2039 | 47,585 |
| | TOTAL | 412,167 |
| | Financial Institution - REIT - Apartment—0.1% | |
195,000 | | Avalonbay Communities, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series MTN, 3.35%, 05/15/2027 | 187,172 |
300,000 | | Mid-America Apartment Communities LP, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.750%, 06/15/2024 | 296,933 |
140,000 | | UDR, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series MTN, 2.950%, 09/01/2026 | 129,046 |
| | TOTAL | 613,151 |
| | Financial Institution - REIT - Healthcare—0.0% | |
100,000 | | Health Care REIT, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.125%, 04/01/2019 | 100,769 |
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Shares, Principal Amount or Contracts | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | CORPORATE BONDS—continued | |
| | Financial Institution - REIT - Office—0.1% | |
$100,000 | | Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.95%, 01/15/2028 | $97,058 |
300,000 | | Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.500%, 07/30/2029 | 302,656 |
| | TOTAL | 399,714 |
| | Financial Institution - REIT - Other—0.0% | |
160,000 | | WP Carey, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.600%, 04/01/2024 | 162,638 |
| | Financial Institution - REIT - Retail—0.0% | |
30,000 | | Kimco Realty Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.400%, 11/01/2022 | 29,683 |
| | Foreign-Local-Government—0.0% | |
50,000 | | Quebec, Province of, Note, Series MTNA, 7.035%, 03/10/2026 | 61,369 |
| | Municipal Services—0.1% | |
136,548 | | Army Hawaii Family Housing, Series 144A, 5.524%, 6/15/2050 | 155,125 |
100,000 | | Camp Pendleton & Quantico Housing LLC, 5.572%, 10/01/2050 | 112,686 |
| | TOTAL | 267,811 |
| | Sovereign—0.1% | |
30,000,000 | | KfW, 2.050%, 02/16/2026 | 320,393 |
| | Technology—0.5% | |
300,000 | | Adobe Systems, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.250%, 02/01/2025 | 296,690 |
270,000 | | Automatic Data Processing, Inc., 3.375%, 9/15/2025 | 268,556 |
320,000 | | Diamond 1 Finance Corp./Diamond 2 Finance Corp., Sr. Secd. Note, Series 144A, 6.020%, 06/15/2026 | 338,021 |
125,000 | | Equifax, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 2.300%, 06/01/2021 | 120,734 |
28,000 | | Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.875%, 06/05/2024 | 28,135 |
150,000 | | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.600%, 10/15/2020 | 151,190 |
300,000 | | Keysight Technologies, Inc., 4.550%, 10/30/2024 | 306,683 |
380,000 | | Molex Electronics Technologies LLC, Unsecd. Note, Series 144A, 3.900%, 4/15/2025 | 375,998 |
70,000 | | Total System Services, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.800%, 04/01/2026 | 72,853 |
| | TOTAL | 1,958,860 |
| | Transportation - Railroads—0.0% | |
140,000 | | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.150%, 4/01/2045 | 139,264 |
| | Transportation - Services—0.2% | |
62,000 | | Enterprise Rent-A-Car USA Finance Co., Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series 144A, 3.850%, 11/15/2024 | 62,092 |
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Shares, Principal Amount or Contracts | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | CORPORATE BONDS—continued | |
| | Transportation - Services—continued | |
$100,000 | | Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP & PTL Finance Corp., Series 144A, 2.500%, 06/15/2019 | $99,493 |
335,000 | | Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP & PTL Finance Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series 144A, 3.375%, 2/01/2022 | 333,201 |
100,000 | | Ryder System, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series MTN, 2.450%, 11/15/2018 | 99,959 |
140,000 | | Ryder System, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series MTN, 2.800%, 03/01/2022 | 137,096 |
| | TOTAL | 731,841 |
| | Utility - Electric—0.6% | |
130,000 | | Ameren Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.650%, 2/15/2026 | 126,540 |
120,000 | | Duke Energy Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 2.650%, 09/01/2026 | 109,155 |
190,000 | | Emera US Finance LP, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.750%, 06/15/2046 | 189,290 |
270,000 | | EverSource Energy, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.350%, 03/15/2026 | 261,182 |
300,000 | | Exelon Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.400%, 04/15/2026 | 287,423 |
100,000 | | Indiana Michigan Power Co., Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series K, 4.550%, 03/15/2046 | 105,991 |
300,000 | | National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp., 2.000%, 01/27/2020 | 295,942 |
140,000 | | National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp., Sr. Sub., 5.250%, 04/20/2046 | 145,284 |
200,000 | | NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 2.400%, 09/15/2019 | 198,839 |
200,000 | | NiSource Finance Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.950%, 03/30/2048 | 186,156 |
400,000 | | Northeast Utilities, Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series H, 3.150%, 1/15/2025 | 386,497 |
40,000 | | Progress Energy, Inc., 7.050%, 03/15/2019 | 41,308 |
125,000 | | Wisconsin Electric Power Co., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.300%, 12/15/2045 | 126,924 |
| | TOTAL | 2,460,531 |
| | Utility - Natural Gas—0.1% | |
200,000 | | Sempra Energy, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 2.850%, 11/15/2020 | 197,980 |
300,000 | | Sempra Energy, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 3.550%, 06/15/2024 | 296,117 |
| | TOTAL | 494,097 |
| | TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (IDENTIFIED COST $22,876,428) | 22,484,045 |
| | MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES—0.0% | |
1,805 | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool C00592, 7.000%, 3/1/2028 | 2,020 |
1,147 | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool C00896, 7.500%, 12/1/2029 | 1,308 |
1,191 | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool C17281, 6.500%, 11/1/2028 | 1,312 |
1,794 | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool C19588, 6.500%, 12/1/2028 | 1,990 |
927 | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool C25621, 6.500%, 5/1/2029 | 1,031 |
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Shares, Principal Amount or Contracts | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES—continued | |
$2,101 | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool C76361, 6.000%, 2/1/2033 | $2,339 |
654 | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool E01545, 5.000%, 15 Year, 1/1/2019 | 657 |
110 | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool E99510, 5.500%, 9/1/2018 | 111 |
2,567 | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool G01444, 6.500%, 8/1/2032 | 2,862 |
1,794 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 251697, 6.500%, 30 Year, 5/1/2028 | 1,981 |
7,238 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 252334, 6.500%, 30 Year, 2/1/2029 | 7,894 |
36 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 254802, 4.500%, 7/1/2018 | 36 |
4,365 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 254905, 6.000%, 10/1/2033 | 4,842 |
6,818 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 255075, 5.500%, 2/1/2024 | 7,325 |
975 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 255079, 5.000%, 2/1/2019 | 981 |
565 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 303168, 9.500%, 30 Year, 2/1/2025 | 637 |
312 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 323159, 7.500%, 4/1/2028 | 350 |
3,059 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 323640, 7.500%, 4/1/2029 | 3,430 |
206 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 428865, 7.000%, 6/1/2028 | 209 |
6,681 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 545993, 6.000%, 11/1/2032 | 7,414 |
2,776 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 555272, 6.000%, 3/1/2033 | 3,079 |
2,076 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 713974, 5.500%, 7/1/2033 | 2,271 |
5,087 | | Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 721502, 5.000%, 7/1/2033 | 5,423 |
6,524 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 2796, 7.000%, 8/20/2029 | 7,363 |
3,711 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 3040, 7.000%, 2/20/2031 | 4,207 |
9,200 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 3188, 6.500%, 1/20/2032 | 10,339 |
13,088 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 3239, 6.500%, 5/20/2032 | 14,749 |
364 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 352214, 7.000%, 4/15/2023 | 391 |
1,983 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 451522, 7.500%, 30 Year, 10/15/2027 | 2,262 |
1,283 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 462556, 6.500%, 2/15/2028 | 1,405 |
327 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 462739, 7.500%, 5/15/2028 | 373 |
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Shares, Principal Amount or Contracts | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES—continued | |
$180 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 464835, 6.500%, 9/15/2028 | $201 |
3,528 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 469699, 7.000%, 11/15/2028 | 3,970 |
3,013 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 486760, 6.500%, 12/15/2028 | 3,348 |
327 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 780339, 8.000%, 30 Year, 12/15/2023 | 357 |
3,427 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 780453, 7.500%, 30 Year, 12/15/2025 | 3,816 |
2,864 | | Government National Mortgage Association Pool 780584, 7.000%, 30 Year, 6/15/2027 | 3,176 |
| | TOTAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (IDENTIFIED COST $104,927) | 115,459 |
| | FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS/AGENCIES—5.6% | |
| | Sovereign—5.6% | |
700,000 | | Australia, Government of, Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series 148, 2.750%, 11/21/2027 | 532,583 |
390,000 | | Belgium, Government of, Series 68, 2.250%, 6/22/2023 | 510,350 |
680,000 | | Belgium, Government of, Series 74, 0.800%, 6/22/2025 | 821,829 |
200,000 | | Canada, Government of, Bond, 3.250%, 6/01/2021 | 159,784 |
480,000 | | Canada, Government of, Series WL43, 5.750%, 06/01/2029 | 496,007 |
936,000 | | France, Government of, 0.500%, 05/25/2025 | 1,114,063 |
620,000 | | France, Government of, 3.250%, 10/25/2021 | 814,328 |
350,000 | | France, Government of, Bond, 4.500%, 04/25/2041 | 664,063 |
300,000 | | Germany, Government of, Bond, Series 03, 4.750%, 7/04/2034 | 569,406 |
540,000 | | Germany, Government of, Unsecd. Note, 1.000%, 08/15/2025 | 676,133 |
200,000 | | Italy, Government of, 2.500%, 5/01/2019 | 236,983 |
1,000,000 | | Italy, Government of, 3.750%, 5/01/2021 | 1,241,721 |
220,000 | | Italy, Government of, 4.250%, 3/01/2020 | 270,456 |
1,280,000 | | Italy, Government of, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 0.650%, 10/15/2023 | 1,378,963 |
500,000 | | Italy, Government of, Unsecd. Note, 1.600%, 06/01/2026 | 540,779 |
58,000 | | Italy, Government of, Unsecd. Note, 3.250%, 9/01/2046 | 67,497 |
134,000,000 | | Japan (20 Year Issue), Series 43, 2.900%, 09/20/2019 | 1,280,357 |
100,000,000 | | Japan, Government of, Series 313, 1.300%, 3/20/2021 | 956,244 |
60,000,000 | | Japan, Government of, Series 65, 1.900%, 12/20/2023 | 612,344 |
142,000,000 | | Japan, Government of, Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series 114, 2.100%, 12/20/2029 | 1,601,662 |
95,000,000 | | Japan, Government of, Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series 153, 1.300%, 06/20/2035 | 1,006,082 |
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Shares, Principal Amount or Contracts | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS/AGENCIES—continued | |
| | Sovereign—continued | |
$110,000,000 | | Japan, Government of, Sr. Unsecd. Note, Series 44, 1.700%, 9/20/2044 | $1,264,962 |
30,000 | | Mexico, Government of, Series MTNA, 6.750%, 09/27/2034 | 35,423 |
350,000 | | Netherlands, Government of, 1.750%, 7/15/2023 | 449,258 |
255,000 | | Queensland Treasury Corp., Sr. Unsecd. Note, 4.000%, 06/21/2019 | 196,827 |
535,000 | | Spain, Government of, 2.750%, 4/30/2019 | 641,865 |
260,000 | | Spain, Government of, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 1.950%, 7/30/2030 | 311,064 |
880,000 | | Spain, Government of, Sr. Unsecd. Note, 2.750%, 10/31/2024 | 1,146,887 |
400,000 | | Spain, Government of, Sr. Unsub., 4.000%, 4/30/2020 | 503,251 |
170,000 | | United Kingdom, Government of, 2.750%, 9/07/2024 | 250,008 |
310,000 | | United Kingdom, Government of, 3.250%, 1/22/2044 | 543,344 |
550,000 | | United Kingdom, Government of, 4.250%, 12/07/2027 | 929,601 |
330,000 | | United Kingdom, Government of, Unsecd. Note, 4.250%, 6/07/2032 | 589,044 |
| | TOTAL FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS/AGENCIES (IDENTIFIED COST $21,344,103) | 22,413,168 |
| | U.S. TREASURY—1.5% | |
220,866 | | U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Bond, 0.750%, 2/15/2042 | 212,986 |
1,065,570 | | U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Note, 0.125%, 4/15/2020 | 1,056,430 |
315,858 | | U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Note, 0.125%, 4/15/2021 | 311,479 |
25,652 | | U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Note, 0.125%, 4/15/2022 | 25,156 |
5,100 | | U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Note, 0.375%, 7/15/2027 | 4,943 |
101,164 | | U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Note, 0.500%, 1/15/2028 | 98,591 |
81,000 | | United States Treasury Bond, 2.500%, 5/15/2046 | 73,113 |
275,000 | | United States Treasury Bond, 2.750%, 8/15/2047 | 260,673 |
3,000 | | United States Treasury Bond, 3.000%, 11/15/2045 | 2,993 |
75,000 | | United States Treasury Bond, 3.000%, 2/15/2048 | 74,762 |
175,000 | | United States Treasury Bond, 3.125%, 5/15/2048 | 178,746 |
100,000 | | United States Treasury Bond, 4.375%, 2/15/2038 | 121,609 |
825,000 | | United States Treasury Note, 1.500%, 4/15/2020 | 811,116 |
1,250,000 | | United States Treasury Note, 2.250%, 11/15/2027 | 1,186,761 |
100,000 | | United States Treasury Note, 2.500%, 5/31/2020 | 100,145 |
30,000 | | United States Treasury Note, 2.500%, 1/31/2025 | 29,538 |
250,000 | | United States Treasury Note, 2.750%, 2/15/2028 | 247,652 |
170,000 | | United States Treasury Note, 2.875%, 4/30/2025 | 171,151 |
800,000 | | United States Treasury Note, 2.875%, 5/31/2025 | 805,438 |
225,000 | | United States Treasury Note, 2.875%, 5/15/2028 | 225,475 |
| | TOTAL U.S. TREASURY (IDENTIFIED COST $6,029,750) | 5,998,757 |
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Shares, Principal Amount or Contracts | | | Value in U.S. Dollars |
| | EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND—8.5% | |
617,849 | | iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IDENTIFIED COST $28,122,516) | $34,309,155 |
| | PURCHASED CALL OPTION—0.0% | |
1,509,040 | | Bank of America Merrill Lynch EUR CALL/USD PUT, Notional Amount $1,509,040, Exercise Price $1.161, Expiration Date 6/27/2018 (IDENTIFIED COST $14,321) | 20,970 |
| | INVESTMENT COMPANIES—11.4% | |
2,519,616 | | Emerging Markets Core Fund | 24,037,133 |
213,721 | | Federated Bank Loan Core Fund | 2,152,170 |
1,264,416 | | Federated Mortgage Core Portfolio | 12,125,751 |
509,384 | | Federated Project and Trade Finance Core Fund | 4,620,109 |
506,044 | | High Yield Bond Portfolio | 3,142,535 |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES (IDENTIFIED COST $46,924,406) | 46,077,698 |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES—97.7% (IDENTIFIED COST $339,766,665)5 | 394,293,812 |
| | OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES-NET—2.3%6 | 9,457,934 |
| | TOTAL NET ASSETS—100% | $403,751,746 |
At May 31, 2018, 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: | | | |
6/1/2018 | Credit Agricole CIB | 1,331,000 AUD | $1,000,571 | $5,998 |
6/1/2018 | BNP Paribas SA | 20,468,000 CAD | $15,695,828 | $90,074 |
6/1/2018 | State Street Bank & Trust Co. | 1,297,000 CHF | $1,300,280 | $15,670 |
6/1/2018 | Bank of America N.A. | 6,288,000 EUR | $7,399,278 | $(48,288) |
6/1/2018 | Bank of New York Mellon | 1,187,000 GBP | $1,572,216 | $5,723 |
6/1/2018 | Bank of New York Mellon | 1,506,608,000 JPY | $13,833,730 | $15,680 |
6/1/2018 | Goldman Sachs | 12,717,000 NZD | $8,801,656 | $97,699 |
6/1/2018 | Barclays Bank PLC | 63,932,000 SEK | $7,147,951 | $101,315 |
6/1/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 26,724,000 SGD | $19,897,119 | $63,294 |
6/8/2018 | BNP Paribas SA | 389,000 CAD | $298,345 | $1,707 |
6/8/2018 | Bank of New York Mellon | 2,179,000 GBP | $2,886,970 | $10,145 |
6/19/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 865,880,000 KRW | $806,896 | $(3,258) |
6/19/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 7,683,480,000 KRW | $7,144,300 | $(13,129) |
6/19/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 10,686,383,000 KRW | $10,037,390 | $(119,173) |
6/19/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 12,444,471,000 KRW | $11,831,594 | $(281,665) |
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Settlement Date | Counterparty | Currency Units to Deliver/Receive | In Exchange For | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Contracts Purchased: (continued) | | | |
6/19/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 14,218,380,000 KRW | $13,159,562 | $36,763 |
7/3/2018 | BNP Paribas SA | 1,988,750 BRL | 475,414 EUR | $(24,487) |
7/9/2018 | Barclays Bank PLC | 50,000,000 INR | $763,709 | $(25,616) |
7/9/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 300,000 NZD | $218,093 | $(8,149) |
7/9/2018 | Barclays Bank PLC | 700,000 NZD | $504,978 | $(15,110) |
8/2/2018 | Credit Agricole CIB | 1,300,000 AUD | 1,422,573 NZD | $(12,028) |
8/2/2018 | Credit Agricole CIB | 420,000 EUR | 1,802,110 PLN | $4,910 |
8/2/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 690,000 EUR | 2,973,529 PLN | $4,566 |
8/2/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 690,000 EUR | 2,986,056 PLN | $1,172 |
8/2/2018 | Barclays Bank PLC | 300,000 EUR | 3,075,812 SEK | $1,929 |
8/2/2018 | Barclays Bank PLC | 340,000 EUR | 3,595,405 SEK | $(10,286) |
8/2/2018 | Barclays Bank PLC | 800,000 EUR | 8,274,474 SEK | $(3,093) |
8/2/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 57,200,227 JPY | 700,000 SGD | $4,480 |
8/2/2018 | State Street Bank & Trust Co. | 54,339,665 JPY | $500,000 | $1,539 |
8/2/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 108,643,300 JPY | $1,000,000 | $2,746 |
8/2/2018 | Goldman Sachs | 3,823,023 NOK | 350,000 GBP | $1,676 |
8/2/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 6,562,984 NOK | 600,000 GBP | $4,003 |
8/2/2018 | Bank of New York Mellon | 1,697,878 PLN | 350,000 GBP | $(6,545) |
8/7/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 770,000 EUR | $932,468 | $(27,871) |
Contracts Sold: | | | |
6/1/2018 | State Street Bank & Trust Co. | 1,331,000 AUD | $1,001,765 | $(4,804) |
6/1/2018 | Bank of New York Mellon | 20,468,000 CAD | $15,922,829 | $136,927 |
6/1/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 1,297,000 CHF | $1,299,563 | $(16,387) |
6/1/2018 | Credit Agricole CIB | 6,288,000 EUR | $7,264,369 | $(86,621) |
6/1/2018 | Bank of New York Mellon | 1,187,000 GBP | $1,594,746 | $16,807 |
6/1/2018 | State Street Bank & Trust Co. | 1,506,608,000 JPY | $13,545,306 | $(304,103) |
6/1/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 12,717,000 NZD | $8,787,418 | $(111,937) |
6/1/2018 | Barclays Bank PLC | 63,932,000 SEK | $7,338,400 | $89,134 |
6/1/2018 | Barclays Bank PLC | 26,724,000 SGD | $19,836,993 | $(123,421) |
6/8/2018 | Barclays Bank PLC | 28,602,000 AUD | $21,462,781 | $(167,912) |
6/8/2018 | State Street Bank & Trust Co. | 2,576,000 CHF | $2,583,924 | $(30,501) |
6/8/2018 | Credit Agricole CIB | 14,751,000 EUR | $17,010,248 | $(238,883) |
6/8/2018 | Bank of New York Mellon | 701,120,000 JPY | $6,440,294 | $(6,152) |
6/8/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 3,180,000 NZD | $2,200,909 | $(24,427) |
6/8/2018 | Barclays Bank PLC | 146,187,000 SEK | $16,352,470 | $(228,245) |
6/19/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 534,700,000 KRW | $500,571 | $4,307 |
6/19/2018 | State Street Bank & Trust Co. | 3,931,452,000 KRW | $3,702,978 | $54,130 |
6/19/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 7,380,378,000 KRW | $6,914,286 | $64,429 |
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Settlement Date | Counterparty | Currency Units to Deliver/Receive | In Exchange For | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Contracts Sold: (continued) | | | |
6/19/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 7,653,161,000 KRW | $7,086,654 | $(16,377) |
6/19/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 10,776,300,000 KRW | $9,942,062 | $(59,609) |
6/19/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 13,859,950,000 KRW | $12,946,449 | $82,789 |
6/19/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 15,289,140,000 KRW | $14,313,262 | $123,146 |
7/3/2018 | BNP Paribas SA | 1,988,750 BRL | 469,830 EUR | $17,944 |
7/9/2018 | Barclays Bank PLC | 50,000,000 INR | $756,258 | $18,166 |
7/9/2018 | Barclays Bank PLC | 1,000,000 NZD | $727,750 | $27,938 |
8/2/2018 | Bank of New York Mellon | 1,300,000 AUD | 1,412,756 NZD | $5,157 |
8/2/2018 | Bank of New York Mellon | 500,000 EUR | 2,127,003 PLN | $(10,822) |
8/2/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 1,800,000 EUR | 7,752,253 PLN | $(13,207) |
8/2/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 340,000 EUR | 3,550,934 SEK | $5,220 |
8/2/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 1,200,000 EUR | 12,365,977 SEK | $(570) |
8/2/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 770,000 EUR | $928,316 | $24,059 |
8/2/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 56,803,040 JPY | 700,000 SGD | $(814) |
8/2/2018 | Citibank N.A. | 4,330,714 NOK | 400,000 GBP | $2,795 |
8/2/2018 | Credit Agricole CIB | 1,700,188 PLN | 350,000 GBP | $5,919 |
8/7/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | 770,000 EUR | $936,660 | $32,065 |
NET UNREALIZED DEPRECIATION ON FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONTRACTS | $(861,469) |
At May 31, 2018, the Fund had the following outstanding futures contracts:
Description | Number of Contracts | Notional Value | Expiration Date | Value and Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
1Amsterdam Index Long Futures | 36 | $4,647,958 | June 2018 | $(62,392) |
1Australia 10-Year Bond Long Futures | 141 | $13,756,004 | June 2018 | $275,370 |
1CAC 40 10 Euro Short Futures | 72 | $4,526,751 | June 2018 | $112,607 |
1Canada 10-Year Bond Long Futures | 94 | $9,855,283 | September 2018 | $142,156 |
1DAX Index Short Futures | 10 | $3,686,016 | June 2018 | $113,342 |
1Euro BTP Long Futures | 27 | $3,983,739 | June 2018 | $(160,202) |
1Euro Bund Short Futures | 171 | $32,413,026 | June 2018 | $(306,516) |
1FTSE 100 Index Short Futures | 192 | $19,576,549 | June 2018 | $209,189 |
1FTSE JSE Top 40 Short Futures | 311 | $12,207,422 | June 2018 | $172,349 |
1FTSE/MIB Index Long Futures | 197 | $25,075,386 | June 2018 | $(1,604,720) |
1Hang Seng Index Long Futures | 84 | $16,331,013 | June 2018 | $(13,816) |
1IBEX 35 Index Short Futures | 26 | $2,871,476 | June 2018 | $236,457 |
1Japan 10-Year Bond Short Futures | 8 | $11,102,266 | June 2018 | $(21,849) |
1KOSPI2 Index Short Futures | 185 | $13,313,581 | June 2018 | $336,704 |
1Long GILT Long Futures | 24 | $3,938,919 | September 2018 | $43,048 |
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Description | Number of Contracts | Notional Value | Expiration Date | Value and Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
1MSCI Singapore IX ETS Short Futures | 447 | $13,070,956 | June 2018 | $357,457 |
1MSCI Taiwan Index Long Futures | 141 | $5,568,090 | June 2018 | $(56,400) |
1S&P 500 E-Mini Long Futures | 147 | $19,885,425 | June 2018 | $355,044 |
1S&P/TSX 60 IX Short Futures | 139 | $20,353,648 | June 2018 | $(66,874) |
1SPI 200 Short Futures | 34 | $3,867,160 | June 2018 | $17,910 |
1Swiss Market Index Long Futures | 182 | $15,609,233 | June 2018 | $(785,445) |
1TOPIX Index Long Futures | 31 | $4,971,228 | June 2018 | $(162,400) |
1United States Treasury Long Bond Long Futures | 5 | $725,625 | September 2018 | $18,739 |
1United States Treasury Notes 10-Year Short Futures | 113 | $13,609,438 | September 2018 | $(12,700) |
1United States Treasury Notes 10-Year Ultra Short Futures | 25 | $3,208,594 | September 2018 | $(40,122) |
1United States Treasury Notes 2-Year Long Futures | 52 | $11,036,188 | September 2018 | $25,847 |
1United States Treasury Notes 5-Year Long Futures | 40 | $4,555,625 | September 2018 | $32,723 |
1United States Treasury Ultra Bond Long Futures | 8 | $1,276,000 | September 2018 | $40,002 |
NET UNREALIZED DEPRECIATION ON FUTURES CONTRACTS | $(804,492) |
Net Unrealized Depreciation on Foreign Exchange Contracts and Futures Contracts is included in “Other Assets and Liabilities—Net.”
An affiliated company is a company in which the Fund, alone or in combination with other funds, has ownership of at least 5% of the voting shares. Transactions with affiliated companies during the period ended May 31, 2018, were as follows:
| Balance of Shares Held 11/31/ 2017 | Purchases/ Additions | Sales/ Reductions | Balance of Shares Held 5/31/ 2018 | Value | Change in Unrealized Appreciation/ Depreciation | Net Realized Gain/ (Loss) | Dividend Income |
Financials: | | | | | | | | |
Hamilton Lane, Inc. | — | 288 | (6) | 282 | $13,186 | $— | $22 | $76 |
Health Care: | | | | | | | | |
Corcept Therapeutics, Inc. | 493 | 1,952 | (63) | 2,382 | $44,067 | $7,120 | $121 | $— |
Dyax Corp. | 1200 | — | — | 1200 | $2,916 | $36 | $— | $— |
TOTAL OF AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS | 1,693 | 2,240 | (69) | 3,864 | $60,169 | $7,156 | $143 | $76 |
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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 period ended May 31, 2018, were as follows:
Affiliates | Balance of Shares Held 11/30/2017 | Purchases/ Additions | Sales/ Reductions |
Emerging Markets Core Fund | 3,335,878 | 87,235 | (903,497) |
Federated Bank Loan Core Fund | 275,758 | 6,026 | (68,063) |
Federated Institutional Prime Value Obligations Fund, Institutional Shares | — | 47,673,738 | (47,673,738) |
Federated Mortgage Core Portfolio | 1,488,261 | 262,844 | (486,689) |
Federated Project and Trade Finance Core Fund | 498,315 | 11,069 | — |
High Yield Bond Portfolio | 761,390 | 17,539 | (272,885) |
TOTAL OF AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS | 6,359,602 | 48,058,451 | (49,404,872) |
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Balance of Shares Held 5/31/2018 | Value | Change in Unrealized Appreciation/ Depreciation | Net Realized Gain/ (Loss) | Dividend Income | Gain Distribution Received |
2,519,616 | $24,037,133 | $(1,242,439) | $(452,572) | $827,188 | $39,082 |
213,721 | $2,152,170 | $(3,002) | $3,459 | $60,870 | $— |
— | $— | $— | $342 | $23,289 | $— |
1,264,416 | $12,125,751 | $(152,425) | $(67,387) | $174,521 | $— |
509,384 | $4,620,109 | $(14,895) | $— | $100,340 | $— |
506,044 | $3,142,535 | $(232,798) | $128,929 | $110,567 | $— |
5,013,181 | $46,077,698 | $(1,645,559) | $(387,229) | $1,296,775 | $39,082 |
1 | Non-income-producing security. |
2 | Market quotations and price evaluations are not available. Fair value determined using significant unobservable inputs in accordance with procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Trustees. |
3 | 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. |
4 | Issuer in default. |
5 | Also represents cost for federal tax purposes. |
6 | 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 May 31, 2018.
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 May 31, 2018, 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 | $147,347,038 | $— | $2,916 | $147,349,954 |
International | 15,784,540 | 96,800,783 | — | 112,585,323 |
Debt Securities: | | | | |
Asset-Backed Securities | — | 993,913 | — | 993,913 |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | 144,115 | — | 144,115 |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — | 1,801,255 | — | 1,801,255 |
Corporate Bonds | — | 22,427,164 | 56,881 | 22,484,045 |
Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | 115,459 | — | 115,459 |
Foreign Governments/Agencies | — | 22,413,168 | — | 22,413,168 |
U.S. Treasury | — | 5,998,757 | — | 5,998,757 |
Exchange-Traded Funds | 34,309,155 | — | — | 34,309,155 |
Purchased Call Options | 20,970 | — | — | 20,970 |
Investment Companies1 | — | — | — | 46,077,698 |
TOTAL SECURITIES | $197,461,703 | $150,694,614 | $59,797 | $394,293,812 |
Other Financial Instruments | | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Foreign-Exchange Contracts | $— | $1,182,021 | $— | $1,182,021 |
Futures Contracts | 2,488,944 | — | — | 2,488,944 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Foreign-Exchange Contracts | — | (2,043,490) | — | (2,043,490) |
Futures Contracts | (3,293,436) | — | — | (3,293,436) |
TOTAL OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS | $(804,492) | $(861,469) | $— | $(1,665,961) |
1 | As permitted by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Investment Companies valued at $46,077,698 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. |
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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 Currency |
GBP | —British Pound |
GDR | —Global Depository Receipt |
INR | —Indonesian Rupiah |
JPY | —Japanese Yen |
KRW | —South Korean Won |
LIBOR | —London Interbank Offered Rate |
MTN | —Medium Term Note |
NOK | —Norwegian Krone |
NZD | —New Zealand Dollar |
PLN | —Polish Zloty |
REIT | —Real Estate Investment Trust |
SEK | —Swedish Krona |
SGD | —Singapore Dollar |
USD | —United States Dollar |
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Financial Highlights–Class A Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
| Six Months Ended (unaudited) 5/31/2018 | Year Ended November 30, |
| 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $20.09 | $17.49 | $17.87 | $20.29 | $21.47 | $18.68 |
Income From Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)1 | 0.17 | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.27 | 0.18 | 0.17 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (0.14) | 2.63 | (0.37) | (0.80) | 1.10 | 3.07 |
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | 0.03 | 2.91 | (0.08) | (0.53) | 1.28 | 3.24 |
Less Distributions: | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | (0.17) | (0.31) | (0.29) | (0.17) | (0.12) | (0.16) |
Distributions from net realized gain | — | — | (0.01) | (1.72) | (2.34) | (0.29) |
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS | (0.17) | (0.31) | (0.30) | (1.89) | (2.46) | (0.45) |
Redemption Fees | — | — | — | — | 0.002 | — |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $19.95 | $20.09 | $17.49 | $17.87 | $20.29 | $21.47 |
Total Return3 | 0.12% | 16.85% | (0.68)% | (2.80)% | 6.53% | 17.73% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | | | | | |
Net expenses | 1.15%4 | 1.14% | 1.14% | 1.16% | 1.14% | 1.17% |
Net investment income | 1.66%4 | 1.50% | 1.65% | 1.45% | 0.93% | 0.88% |
Expense waiver/reimbursement5 | 0.12%4 | 0.18% | 0.17% | 0.13% | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Supplemental Data: | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $160,062 | $169,424 | $169,443 | $187,183 | $196,067 | $193,678 |
Portfolio turnover | 26% | 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. 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. |
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Financial Highlights–Class B Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
| Six Months Ended (unaudited) 5/31/2018 | Year Ended November 30, |
| 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $19.58 | $17.06 | $17.43 | $19.86 | $21.17 | $18.46 |
Income From Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)1 | 0.08 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.12 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (0.13) | 2.55 | (0.35) | (0.78) | 1.07 | 3.04 |
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | (0.05) | 2.68 | (0.21) | (0.66) | 1.09 | 3.05 |
Less Distributions: | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | (0.08) | (0.16) | (0.15) | (0.05) | (0.06) | (0.05) |
Distributions from net realized gain | — | — | (0.01) | (1.72) | (2.34) | (0.29) |
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS | (0.08) | (0.16) | (0.16) | (1.77) | (2.40) | (0.34) |
Redemption Fees | — | — | — | — | 0.002 | — |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $19.45 | $19.58 | $17.06 | $17.43 | $19.86 | $21.17 |
Total Return3 | (0.24)% | 15.84% | (1.46)% | (3.59)% | 5.67% | 16.82% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | | | | | |
Net expenses | 1.96%4 | 1.95% | 1.95% | 1.97% | 1.95% | 1.99% |
Net investment income | 0.84%4 | 0.70% | 0.85% | 0.64% | 0.12% | 0.06% |
Expense waiver/reimbursement5 | 0.13%4 | 0.20% | 0.18% | 0.12% | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Supplemental Data: | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $12,052 | $14,342 | $16,037 | $21,384 | $26,163 | $30,675 |
Portfolio turnover | 26% | 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. 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. |
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Financial Highlights–Class C Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
| Six Months Ended (unaudited) 5/31/2018 | Year Ended November 30, |
| 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $19.51 | $17.00 | $17.37 | $19.80 | $21.11 | $18.40 |
Income From Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)1 | 0.09 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.13 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (0.13) | 2.55 | (0.35) | (0.78) | 1.07 | 3.03 |
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | (0.04) | 2.69 | (0.20) | (0.65) | 1.10 | 3.05 |
Less Distributions: | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | (0.09) | (0.18) | (0.16) | (0.06) | (0.07) | (0.05) |
Distributions from net realized gain | — | — | (0.01) | (1.72) | (2.34) | (0.29) |
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS | (0.09) | (0.18) | (0.17) | (1.78) | (2.41) | (0.34) |
Redemption Fees | — | — | — | — | 0.002 | — |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $19.38 | $19.51 | $17.00 | $17.37 | $19.80 | $21.11 |
Total Return3 | (0.20)% | 15.92% | (1.44)% | (3.55)% | 5.70% | 16.89% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | | | | | |
Net expenses | 1.90%4 | 1.89% | 1.89% | 1.91% | 1.89% | 1.95% |
Net investment income | 0.91%4 | 0.75% | 0.91% | 0.70% | 0.17% | 0.10% |
Expense waiver/reimbursement5 | 0.14%4 | 0.21% | 0.20% | 0.15% | 0.13% | 0.10% |
Supplemental Data: | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $76,676 | $78,445 | $82,845 | $89,640 | $81,703 | $71,450 |
Portfolio turnover | 26% | 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. 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. |
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Financial Highlights–Class R Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
| Six Months Ended (unaudited) 5/31/2018 | Year Ended November 30, |
| 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $19.94 | $17.38 | $17.74 | $20.16 | $21.40 | $18.62 |
Income From Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)1 | 0.12 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.19 | 0.10 | 0.09 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (0.13) | 2.61 | (0.36) | (0.80) | 1.08 | 3.07 |
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | (0.01) | 2.81 | (0.15) | (0.61) | 1.18 | 3.16 |
Less Distributions: | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | (0.12) | (0.25) | (0.20) | (0.09) | (0.08) | (0.09) |
Distributions from net realized gain | — | — | (0.01) | (1.72) | (2.34) | (0.29) |
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS | (0.12) | (0.25) | (0.21) | (1.81) | (2.42) | (0.38) |
Redemption Fees | — | — | — | — | 0.002 | — |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $19.81 | $19.94 | $17.38 | $17.74 | $20.16 | $21.40 |
Total Return3 | (0.05)% | 16.32% | (1.12)% | (3.26)% | 6.06% | 17.29% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | | | | | |
Net expenses | 1.58%4 | 1.57% | 1.56% | 1.59% | 1.57% | 1.57% |
Net investment income | 1.23%4 | 1.07% | 1.24% | 1.02% | 0.50% | 0.48% |
Expense waiver/reimbursement5 | 0.13%4 | 0.18% | 0.18% | 0.14% | 0.09% | 0.10% |
Supplemental Data: | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $48,634 | $51,768 | $52,430 | $59,229 | $67,588 | $67,769 |
Portfolio turnover | 26% | 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. 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. |
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Financial Highlights–Institutional Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
| Six Months Ended (unaudited) 5/31/2018 | Year Ended November 30, |
| 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $20.21 | $17.61 | $17.98 | $20.40 | $21.54 | $18.74 |
Income From Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)1 | 0.20 | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.24 | 0.23 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (0.14) | 2.65 | (0.37) | (0.80) | 1.10 | 3.08 |
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | 0.06 | 2.98 | (0.03) | (0.48) | 1.34 | 3.31 |
Less Distributions: | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | (0.20) | (0.38) | (0.33) | (0.22) | (0.14) | (0.22) |
Distributions from net realized gain | — | — | (0.01) | (1.72) | (2.34) | (0.29) |
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS | (0.20) | (0.38) | (0.34) | (1.94) | (2.48) | (0.51) |
Redemption Fees | — | — | — | — | 0.002 | — |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $20.07 | $20.21 | $17.61 | $17.98 | $20.40 | $21.54 |
Total Return3 | 0.27% | 17.13% | (0.37)% | (2.51)% | 6.85% | 18.07% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | | | | | |
Net expenses | 0.86%4 | 0.85% | 0.85% | 0.87% | 0.85% | 0.89% |
Net investment income | 1.94%4 | 1.77% | 1.95% | 1.74% | 1.21% | 1.16% |
Expense waiver/reimbursement5 | 0.15%4 | 0.20% | 0.20% | 0.14% | 0.12% | 0.10% |
Supplemental Data: | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $100,003 | $105,720 | $91,167 | $115,108 | $62,451 | $48,353 |
Portfolio turnover | 26% | 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. 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. |
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Financial Highlights–Class R6 Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
| Six Months Ended (unaudited) 5/31/2018 | Year Ended 11/30/2017 | Period Ended 11/30/20161 |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $20.10 | $17.51 | $16.97 |
Income From Investment Operations: | | | |
Net investment income (loss)2 | 0.20 | 0.33 | 0.11 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (0.14) | 2.63 | 0.56 |
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | 0.06 | 2.96 | 0.67 |
Less Distributions: | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | (0.20) | (0.37) | (0.13) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $19.96 | $20.10 | $17.51 |
Total Return3 | 0.28% | 17.14% | 3.94% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | | |
Net expenses | 0.84%4 | 0.83% | 0.84%4 |
Net investment income | 1.97%4 | 1.78% | 1.48%4 |
Expense waiver/reimbursement5 | 0.11%4 | 0.17% | 0.16%4 |
Supplemental Data: | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $6,325 | $6,243 | $4,853 |
Portfolio turnover | 26% | 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. |
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
May 31, 2018 (unaudited)
Assets: | | |
Investment in securities, at value including $46,077,698 of investment in affiliated holdings (identified cost $339,766,665) | | $394,293,812 |
Cash denominated in foreign currencies (identified cost $397,578) | | 457,038 |
Restricted cash (Note 2) | | 11,592,826 |
Income receivable | | 1,413,353 |
Income receivable from affiliated holdings | | 182,227 |
Receivable for investments sold | | 1,380,905 |
Receivable for shares sold | | 453,683 |
Unrealized appreciation on foreign exchange contracts | | 1,182,021 |
TOTAL ASSETS | | 410,955,865 |
Liabilities: | | |
Payable for investments purchased | $1,535,972 | |
Payable for shares redeemed | 473,665 | |
Unrealized depreciation on foreign exchange contracts | 2,043,490 | |
Bank overdraft | 2,744,503 | |
Payable for daily variation margin on futures contracts | 48,885 | |
Payable to adviser (Note 5) | 6,266 | |
Payable for administrative fees (Note 5) | 890 | |
Payable for Directors'/Trustees' fees (Note 5) | 203 | |
Payable for distribution services fee (Note 5) | 78,182 | |
Payable for other service fees (Notes 2 and 5) | 52,916 | |
Accrued expenses (Note 5) | 219,147 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | 7,204,119 |
Net assets for 20,354,631 shares outstanding | | $403,751,746 |
Net Assets Consist of: | | |
Paid-in capital | | $353,684,939 |
Net unrealized appreciation | | 52,909,524 |
Accumulated net realized loss | | (4,636,199) |
Undistributed net investment income | | 1,793,482 |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $403,751,746 |
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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 ($160,062,027 ÷ 8,022,921 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized | | $19.95 |
Offering price per share (100/94.50 of $19.95) | | $21.11 |
Redemption proceeds per share | | $19.95 |
Class B Shares: | | |
Net asset value per share ($12,052,197 ÷ 619,695 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized | | $19.45 |
Offering price per share | | $19.45 |
Redemption proceeds per share (94.50/100 of $19.45) | | $18.38 |
Class C Shares: | | |
Net asset value per share ($76,675,957 ÷ 3,957,152 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized | | $19.38 |
Offering price per share | | $19.38 |
Redemption proceeds per share (99.00/100 of $19.38) | | $19.19 |
Class R Shares: | | |
Net asset value per share ($48,633,602 ÷ 2,455,548 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized | | $19.81 |
Offering price per share | | $19.81 |
Redemption proceeds per share | | $19.81 |
Institutional Shares: | | |
Net asset value per share ($100,003,347 ÷ 4,982,515 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized | | $20.07 |
Offering price per share | | $20.07 |
Redemption proceeds per share | | $20.07 |
Class R6 Shares: | | |
Net asset value per share ($6,324,616 ÷ 316,800 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized | | $19.96 |
Offering price per share | | $19.96 |
Redemption proceeds per share | | $19.96 |
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended May 31, 2018 (unaudited)
Investment Income: | | | |
Dividends (including $1,296,851 received from affiliated companies and holdings, see footnotes to Portfolio of Investments and net of foreign taxes withheld of $247,858) | | | $5,152,316 |
Interest | | | 779,134 |
TOTAL INCOME | | | 5,931,450 |
Expenses: | | | |
Investment adviser fee (Note 5) | | $1,444,413 | |
Administrative fee (Note 5) | | 169,157 | |
Custodian fees | | 67,884 | |
Transfer agent fee (Note 2) | | 329,954 | |
Directors'/Trustees' fees (Note 5) | | 5,336 | |
Auditing fees | | 16,655 | |
Legal fees | | 2,736 | |
Portfolio accounting fees | | 78,081 | |
Distribution services fee (Note 5) | | 470,312 | |
Other service fees (Notes 2 and 5) | | 321,550 | |
Share registration costs | | 42,322 | |
Printing and postage | | 22,462 | |
Miscellaneous (Note 5) | | 24,088 | |
TOTAL EXPENSES | | 2,994,950 | |
Waiver and Reimbursements: | | | |
Waiver/reimbursement of investment adviser fee (Note 5) | $(239,783) | | |
Reimbursement of other operating expenses (Notes 2 and 5) | (34,149) | | |
TOTAL WAIVER AND REIMBURSEMENTS | | (273,932) | |
Net expenses | | | 2,721,018 |
Net investment income | | | 3,210,432 |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Futures Contracts, Foreign Exchange Contracts and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | |
Net realized gain on investments (including net realized loss of $(387,086) on sales of investments in affiliated companies and holdings) | | | $8,729,483 |
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions | | | 408,016 |
Net realized gain on foreign exchange contracts | | | 598,571 |
Net realized loss on futures contracts | | | (3,279,862) |
Realized gain distribution from affiliated investment company shares | | | 39,082 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments (including net change in unrealized appreciation of $1,638,403 on investments in affiliated companies and holdings) | | | (6,731,586) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currency | | | (106,672) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation of foreign exchange contracts | | | (401,724) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation of futures contracts | | | (2,015,321) |
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments, futures contracts and foreign currency transactions | | | (2,760,013) |
Change in net assets resulting from operations | | | $450,419 |
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Six Months Ended (unaudited) 5/31/2018 | Year Ended 11/30/2017 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | |
Operations: | | |
Net investment income | $3,210,432 | $5,621,069 |
Net realized gain | 6,495,290 | 14,208,020 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation | (9,255,303) | 44,743,084 |
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | 450,419 | 64,572,173 |
Distributions to Shareholders: | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | |
Class A Shares | (1,367,747) | (2,871,842) |
Class B Shares | (59,484) | (143,286) |
Class C Shares | (364,010) | (806,356) |
Class R Shares | (306,711) | (723,829) |
Institutional Shares | (1,027,376) | (1,924,996) |
Class R6 Shares | (61,918) | (106,550) |
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS | (3,187,246) | (6,576,859) |
Share Transactions: | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | 41,073,064 | 74,058,895 |
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | 2,996,724 | 6,150,103 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (63,523,863) | (129,036,005) |
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS | (19,454,075) | (48,827,007) |
Change in net assets | (22,190,902) | 9,168,307 |
Net Assets: | | |
Beginning of period | 425,942,648 | 416,774,341 |
End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $1,793,482 and $1,748,019, respectively) | $403,751,746 | $425,942,648 |
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Notes to Financial Statements
May 31, 2018 (unaudited)
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.
On March 30, 2017, the Fund's T Share class became effective with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), but is not yet offered for sale.
Effective December 1, 2017, Class B Shares closed to new accounts and to new investors.
Effective February 1, 2018, Class B Shares closed to new purchases made by existing shareholders (excluding reinvestment of dividends and capital gains). In addition, on February 1, 2018, Class B Shares closed to inbound exchanges from Class B Shares of other Federated funds, and Class B Share exchanges are only permitted into Class B Shares of Federated Government Reserves Fund, an affiliated government money market fund, see Note 9.
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. |
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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.
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
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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. |
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.
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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. 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 select classes will bear certain expenses unique to those classes. The detail of the total fund expense waiver and reimbursements of $273,932 is disclosed in various locations in this Note 2 and Note 5. For the six months ended May 31, 2018, transfer agent fees for the Fund were as follows:
| Transfer Agent Fees Incurred | Transfer Agent Fees Reimbursed |
Class A Shares | $108,528 | $(1,296) |
Class B Shares | 13,362 | (988) |
Class C Shares | 60,871 | (10,965) |
Class R Shares | 81,470 | (3,939) |
Institutional Shares | 63,550 | (16,961) |
Class R6 Shares | 2,173 | — |
TOTAL | $329,954 | $(34,149) |
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 six months ended May 31, 2018, other service fees for the Fund were as follows:
| Other Service Fees Incurred |
Class A Shares | $206,859 |
Class B Shares | 16,542 |
Class C Shares | 98,149 |
TOTAL | $321,550 |
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Federal Taxes
It is the Fund's policy to comply with the Subchapter M provision of the Internal Revenue Code (the “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 six months ended May 31, 2018, 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 May 31, 2018, 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.
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. 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 clearinghouse, 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 $145,760,846 and $149,038,973, respectively. This is based on amounts held as of each month-end throughout the six-month 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
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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.
The average value at settlement date payable and receivable of foreign exchange contracts purchased and sold by the Fund throughout the period was $2,101,023 and $2,258,752, respectively. This is based on the contracts held as of each month-end throughout the six-month 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 period end, resulting from changes in the exchange rate.
Option Contracts
The Fund buys or sells put and call options to manage sector/asset class risk. 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.
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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 May 31, 2018, the Fund had no outstanding written option contracts.
The average market value of purchased call and put options held by the Fund throughout the period was $3,986 and $414, respectively. This is based on amounts held as of each month-end throughout the six-month fiscal period.
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 | $— | $— | Payable for daily variation margin on futures contracts | $(36,496)* |
Equity contracts | $— | — | Payable for daily variation margin on futures contracts | 840,988* |
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Fair Value of Derivative Instruments |
| Asset | Liability |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | Fair Value | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | Fair Value |
Foreign exchange contracts | Unrealized appreciation on foreign exchange contracts | $ 1,182,021 | Unrealized depreciation on foreign exchange contracts | $ 2,043,490 |
Total derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments under ASC Topic 815 | | $1,182,021 | | $ 2,847,982 |
* | Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation 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. |
The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended May 31, 2018
Amount of Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income |
| Futures Contracts | Foreign Exchange Contracts1 | Purchased Options1 | Total |
Interest rate contracts | $(321,586) | $— | $— | $(321,586) |
Foreign exchange contracts | — | 598,571 | (35,810) | 562,761 |
Equity contracts | (2,958,276) | — | — | (2,958,276) |
TOTAL | $(3,279,862) | $598,571 | $(35,810) | $(2,717,101) |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation or (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income |
| Futures Contracts | Foreign Exchange Contracts | Total |
Interest rate contracts | $(2,448,856) | $— | $(2,448,856) |
Foreign exchange contracts | — | (401,724) | (401,724) |
Equity contracts | 433,535 | — | 433,535 |
TOTAL | $(2,015,321) | $(401,724) | $(2,417,045) |
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 May 31, 2018, 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 | $1,182,021 | $(1,182,021) | $— | $— |
Transaction | Gross Liability Derivatives Presented in Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Financial Instruments | Collateral Received | Net Amount (not less than $0) |
Foreign exchange contracts | $2,043,490 | $(1,182,021) | $— | $861,469 |
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 share activity:
| Six Months Ended 5/31/2018 | Year Ended 11/30/2017 |
Class A Shares: | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Shares sold | 446,165 | $9,058,227 | 804,238 | $15,031,309 |
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | 63,794 | 1,280,112 | 147,474 | 2,687,430 |
Shares redeemed | (920,648) | (18,735,960) | (2,203,862) | (41,027,283) |
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS A SHARE TRANSACTIONS | (410,689) | $(8,397,621) | (1,252,150) | $(23,308,544) |
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| Six Months Ended 5/31/2018 | Year Ended 11/30/2017 |
Class B Shares: | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Shares sold | 3,461 | $114,586 | 73,315 | $1,328,192 |
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | 2,885 | 56,694 | 7,688 | 135,106 |
Shares redeemed | (119,060) | (2,348,129) | (288,854) | (5,243,193) |
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS B SHARE TRANSACTIONS | (112,714) | $(2,176,849) | (207,851) | $(3,779,895) |
| Six Months Ended 5/31/2018 | Year Ended 11/30/2017 |
Class C Shares: | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Shares sold | 522,984 | $10,327,738 | 816,064 | $14,783,955 |
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | 17,937 | 350,876 | 43,243 | 759,165 |
Shares redeemed | (603,580) | (11,893,638) | (1,712,796) | (30,997,211) |
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS C SHARE TRANSACTIONS | (62,659) | $(1,215,024) | (853,489) | $(15,454,091) |
| Six Months Ended 5/31/2018 | Year Ended 11/30/2017 |
Class R Shares: | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Shares sold | 261,099 | $5,265,775 | 721,640 | $13,174,307 |
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | 15,025 | 299,806 | 39,431 | 709,062 |
Shares redeemed | (416,378) | (8,383,404) | (1,181,396) | (21,853,540) |
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS R SHARE TRANSACTIONS | (140,254) | $(2,817,823) | (420,325) | $(7,970,171) |
| Six Months Ended 5/31/2018 | Year Ended 11/30/2017 |
Institutional Shares: | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Shares sold | 770,577 | $15,745,810 | 1,495,396 | $28,254,413 |
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | 47,003 | 947,697 | 95,370 | 1,753,702 |
Shares redeemed | (1,066,186) | (21,668,462) | (1,537,907) | (28,957,302) |
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM INSTITUTIONAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | (248,606) | $(4,974,955) | 52,859 | $1,050,813 |
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Class R6 Shares: | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Shares sold | 27,517 | $560,928 | 78,839 | $1,486,719 |
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | 3,069 | 61,539 | 5,764 | 105,638 |
Shares redeemed | (24,356) | (494,270) | (51,238) | (957,476) |
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS R6 SHARE TRANSACTIONS | 6,230 | $128,197 | 33,365 | $634,881 |
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM TOTAL FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS | (968,692) | $(19,454,075) | (2,647,591) | $(48,827,007) |
4. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
At May 31, 2018, the cost of investments for federal tax purposes was $339,766,665. The net unrealized appreciation of investments for federal tax purposes was $52,861,186. This consists of net unrealized appreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of value over cost of $67,373,195 and net unrealized depreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of cost over value of $14,512,009. 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.
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 |
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 six months ended May 31, 2018, the Adviser voluntarily waived $238,859 of its fee and voluntarily reimbursed $34,149 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 six months ended May 31, 2018, the Adviser reimbursed $924.
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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 six months ended May 31, 2018, the Sub-Adviser earned a fee of $135,884.
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 six months ended May 31, 2018, the annualized fee paid to FAS was 0.080% of average daily net assets of the Fund.
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% |
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Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. For the six months ended May 31, 2018, distribution services fees for the Fund were as follows:
| Distribution Services Fees Incurred |
Class B Shares | $49,625 |
Class C Shares | 294,447 |
Class R Shares | 126,240 |
TOTAL | $470,312 |
When FSC receives fees, it may pay some or all of them to financial intermediaries whose customers purchase shares. For the six months ended May 31, 2018, FSC retained $65,693 of fees paid by the Fund.
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 six months ended May 31, 2018, FSC retained $8,125 in sales charges from the sale of Class A Shares. FSC also retained $8,799, $10,918 and $662 of CDSC relating to redemptions of Class A Shares, Class B Shares and Class C Shares, respectively.
Other Service Fees
For the six months ended May 31, 2018, FSSC received $41,655 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.
Directors'/Trustees' and Miscellaneous Fees
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 six months ended May 31, 2018, were as follows:
Purchases | $99,490,572 |
Sales | $118,106,171 |
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 May 31, 2018, the Fund had no outstanding loans. During the six months ended May 31, 2018, the Fund did not utilize the LOC.
8. INTERFUND LENDING
Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the SEC, 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 May 31, 2018, there were no outstanding loans. During the six months ended May 31, 2018, the program was not utilized.
9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Effective June 18, 2018, Class B Shares of the Fund may be exchanged for Class B Shares of any other Federated fund.
Effective August 1, 2018, an automatic conversion feature for Class C Shares will be implemented. Pursuant to this automatic conversion feature, after Class C Shares have been held for ten years from the date of purchase, they will automatically convert to Class A Shares on the next monthly conversion processing date.
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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 December 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018.
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 12/1/2017 | Ending Account Value 5/31/2018 | Expenses Paid During Period1 |
Actual: | | | |
Class A Shares | $1,000 | $1,001.20 | $5.74 |
Class B Shares | $1,000 | $997.60 | $9.76 |
Class C Shares | $1,000 | $998.00 | $9.46 |
Class R Shares | $1,000 | $999.50 | $7.88 |
Institutional Shares | $1,000 | $1,002.70 | $4.29 |
Class R6 Shares | $1,000 | $1,002.80 | $4.19 |
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return before expenses): | | | |
Class A Shares | $1,000 | $1,019.20 | $5.79 |
Class B Shares | $1,000 | $1,015.10 | $9.85 |
Class C Shares | $1,000 | $1,015.40 | $9.55 |
Class R Shares | $1,000 | $1,017.00 | $7.95 |
Institutional Shares | $1,000 | $1,020.60 | $4.33 |
Class R6 Shares | $1,000 | $1,020.70 | $4.23 |
1 | Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized net expense ratios, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half-year period). The annualized net expense ratios are as follows: |
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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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Evaluation and Approval of Advisory Contract–May 2018
Federated Global Allocation Fund (the “Fund”)
At its meetings in May 2018, the Fund's Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of those Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Fund, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Independent Trustees”), reviewed and unanimously approved the continuation of the Fund's investment advisory and subadvisory contracts for an additional one-year term. 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 included specified responsibilities relating to the process by which advisory fees are to be charged to a fund advised by Federated Global Investment Management Corp. (the “Adviser”) or its affiliates (collectively, “Federated”) (each, a “Federated fund”). The Senior Officer's responsibilities included preparing and furnishing to the Board an annual independent written evaluation that covered topics discussed below. In December 2017, the Senior Officer position was eliminated. Notwithstanding the elimination of the Senior Officer position, at the request of the Independent Trustees, the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer (the CCO) furnished to the Board in advance of its May 2018 meetings an independent written evaluation covering substantially the same topics that had been covered in the Senior Officer's written evaluation in prior years. The Board considered the CCO's independent written evaluation (the “CCO Fee Evaluation Report”), along with other information, in evaluating the reasonableness of the Fund's management fee and in deciding to approve the continuation of the investment advisory and subadvisory contracts. Consistent with the former Senior Officer position, the CCO, in preparing the CCO Fee Evaluation Report, has the authority to retain consultants, experts or staff as reasonably necessary to assist in the performance of his duties, reports directly to the Board, and can be terminated only with the approval of a majority of the Independent Trustees.
The Board also considered judicial decisions concerning allegedly excessive investment advisory fees in making its decision. Using these judicial decisions as a guide, the Board observed 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, its benchmark, and 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
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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 both internally and externally as well as management fees charged to institutional and other advisory clients of the Adviser or its affiliates for what might be viewed as like services); 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 listed above. 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 on matters relating to the Federated funds. The Independent Trustees were assisted in their deliberations by independent legal counsel.
In addition to the extensive materials that comprise and accompany the CCO Fee Evaluation Report, the Board received detailed information about the Fund and the Federated organization throughout the year, and in connection with its May meetings at which the Board's formal approval of the advisory and subadvisory contacts occurred. In this regard, Federated provided much of this information at each regular meeting of the Board, and furnished additional information specifically in connection with the May meetings. In the months preceding the May meetings, the Board requested and reviewed written materials prepared by Federated in response to requests on behalf of the Independent Trustees encompassing a wide variety of topics. 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 such additional matters as the Independent Trustees deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the advisory and subadvisory contracts. Between regularly scheduled meetings, the Board also received information on particular matters as the need arose.
The Board's consideration of the investment advisory and subadvisory contracts included review of the CCO Fee Evaluation Report, accompanying data and additional information covering the following matters, among others: the Adviser's and sub-adviser'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
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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 and other risks 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 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 too much weight to comparative information concerning fees charged by other advisers for managing funds with comparable investment programs, the Board has found the use of such comparisons 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 an appropriate group of peer funds compiled by Federated using data supplied by independent fund ranking organizations (the “Peer Group”). The Board received a description of the composition and methodology used to select the Peer Group. 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.
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The Board reviewed the contractual advisory fee rate, net advisory fee rate and other expenses of the Fund and noted the position of the Fund's fee rates relative to its Peer Group. 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 CCO reviewed the fees charged by Federated for providing advisory services to products other than the Federated funds (e.g., institutional and separate accounts and third-party unaffiliated mutual funds for which Federated serves as sub-adviser) (referenced to as “Comparable Funds/Accounts”). With respect to Comparable Funds/Accounts other than third-party mutual funds, the CCO concluded that they are inherently different products. Those differences include, but are not limited to, different types of targeted investors; different applicable 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, as well as personnel in the Funds Financial Services, Legal, Compliance and Risk Management departments, in reviewing securities pricing, addressing different administrative responsibilities, addressing different degrees of risk associated with management and a variety of different costs. The CCO also reviewed the differences in the nature of the services required for Federated to manage its proprietary mutual fund business versus managing a discrete pool of assets as a sub-adviser to another institution's mutual fund, and that Federated generally performs significant additional services and assumes substantially greater risk in managing the Fund and other Federated funds than in its role as sub-adviser to an unaffiliated third-party mutual fund. The CCO did not consider the fees for providing advisory services to Comparable Funds/Accounts to be determinative in judging the appropriateness of the Federated funds' advisory fees.
Following such evaluation, and full deliberations, the Board concluded that the fees and 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 and the Adviser's ability and experience in attracting and retaining qualified personnel to service the Fund. The Board noted the compliance program of the Adviser and the compliance-related resources provided to the Fund by the Adviser, including the Adviser's commitment to respond to rulemaking initiatives of the SEC. The Fund's ability to deliver
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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 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 CCO also reviewed information regarding the performance of other mutual funds in the Peer Group, noting the CCO's view that comparisons to fund peer groups may be helpful, though not conclusive, in evaluating the performance of the Adviser in managing the Fund. 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 a Peer Group.
For the periods covered by the CCO Fee Evaluation Report, the Fund's performance for the one-year and five-year periods 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 three-year period. 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.
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 and distributor). In this regard, the Board considered that certain Federated subsidiaries provide distribution and shareholder services to the Federated funds, for which they may be compensated through distribution and servicing fees paid pursuant to Rule 12b-1 plans or otherwise. 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 Federated fund to be competitive in the marketplace, the Adviser and its affiliates frequently waived
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fees and/or reimbursed expenses and have disclosed to Federated 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 Federated funds in response to the CCO's recommendations.
Federated furnished information, requested by the CCO, 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 CCO. The CCO noted that, while these cost allocation reports apply consistent allocation processes, the inherent difficulties in allocating costs continues to cause the CCO 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 Federated fund and may produce unintended consequences. The allocation information, including the CCO's view that fund-by-fund estimations may be unreliable, was considered in the evaluation by the Board.
The Board and the CCO also reviewed information compiled by Federated comparing its profitability information to other publicly held fund management companies, including information regarding profitability trends over time. In this regard, the CCO concluded that Federated's profit margins did not appear to be excessive. The CCO also noted that Federated appeared financially sound, with the resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under its contracts with the Fund.
The CCO Fee Evaluation Report 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 shared with the Federated fund family as a whole. The Board noted that the Adviser's investments in these areas are extensive. In addition, the Board considered that the Adviser and its affiliates have frequently waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses and that this has allowed fund shareholders to share potential economies of scale with shareholders. The Board also considered that such waivers and reimbursements can provide protection from an increase in expenses if a Federated fund's assets decline. Federated, as it does throughout the year, and specifically in connection with the Board's review of the advisory and subadvisory contracts, furnished information relative to revenue sharing or adviser-paid fees. Federated and the CCO noted that this information should be viewed to determine if there was an incentive to either not apply breakpoints, or
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to apply breakpoints at higher levels, and should not be viewed to determine the appropriateness of advisory fees because it would represent marketing and distribution expenses. The Board also noted the absence of any applicable regulatory or industry guidelines on this subject, which (as discussed in the CCO Fee Evaluation Report) 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.
The CCO stated that his observations and the information accompanying the CCO Fee Evaluation Report 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. The CCO also recognized that the Board's evaluation of the Federated funds' advisory and subadvisory arrangements is a continuing and on-going process that is informed by the information that the Board requests and receives from management throughout the course of the year and, in this regard, the CCO noted certain items for future reporting to the Board or further consideration by management as the Board continues its on-going oversight of the Federated funds.
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 summarized 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 and subadvisory contracts were 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 view 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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT FUND DOCUMENT DELIVERY
In an effort to reduce costs and avoid duplicate mailings, the Fund(s) intend to deliver a single copy of certain documents to each household in which more than one shareholder of the Fund(s) resides (so-called “householding”), as permitted by applicable rules. The Fund's “householding” program covers its/their Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, and supplements to each, as well as Semi-Annual and Annual Shareholder Reports and any Proxies or information statements. Shareholders must give their written consent to participate in the “householding” program. The Fund is also permitted to treat a shareholder as having given consent (“implied consent”) if (i) shareholders with the same last name, or believed to be members of the same family, reside at the same street address or receive mail at the same post office box, (ii) the Fund gives notice of its intent to “household” at least sixty (60) days before it begins “householding” and (iii) none of the shareholders in the household have notified the Fund(s) or their agent of the desire to “opt out” of “householding.” Shareholders who have granted written consent, or have been deemed to have granted implied consent, can revoke that consent and opt out of “householding” at any time: shareholders who purchased shares through an intermediary should contact their representative; other shareholders may call the Fund at 1-800-341-7400.
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
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
8080105 (7/18)
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Not Applicable
| Item 3. | Audit Committee Financial Expert |
Not Applicable
| Item 4. | Principal Accountant Fees and Services |
Not Applicable
| Item 5. | Audit Committee of Listed 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 July 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 July 23, 2018
By /S/ Lori A. Hensler
Lori A. Hensler, Principal Financial Officer
Date July 23, 2018