UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-21852
Columbia Funds Series Trust II
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
225 Franklin Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Ryan Larrenaga
c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 345-6611
Date of fiscal year end: July 31
Date of reporting period: January 31, 2018
Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.
A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

SemiAnnual Report
January 31, 2018
Columbia Government Money Market Fund
Not FDIC Insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
The current outlook for financial markets is clouded by two primary concerns: the high valuation of equities and the direction of interest rates. Following the U.S. presidential election, U.S. equities rallied based on the assumption that the new administration’s policies would stimulate growth quickly. Unfortunately it’s unclear whether those measures will get passed, much less passed quickly. In fixed income, uncertainty stems from the possibility that interest rates won’t rise as rapidly as expected if the administration’s proposed growth policies are not implemented.
Given this uncertainty, investors value a consistent approach more than ever. Investors want strong, repeatable risk-adjusted returns. Consistency — not surprises. As a leading global asset manager, we believe our consistent, collaborative investment approach enables us to deliver the dependable experience your portfolio demands. So, how do we strive to deliver a consistent investment experience?
Better insights
Your portfolio benefits from the investment insights uncovered by our talented investment teams around the world.
Better decisions
Our collaborative, interactive environment enables our investment teams to construct portfolios that take advantage of the best investment ideas.
Better outcomes
We aim to deliver a consistent experience, which means fewer surprises, dependable insights, and products designed to do the thing you want.
Whether you’re trying to save money to help your children go to college or for your own retirement, it’s the consistency of the return that is most essential. People who chase higher returns are usually also the first to sell when that investment goes through a bad patch. We try to combat this behavioral tendency by offering strategies that aim for a more consistent return. Our goal is for investors to panic less during periods of volatility, which can have a significant effect on their long-term results.
Nothing is more important to us than making sure those who have entrusted us to protect and grow their assets can do what matters most to them: build a nest egg, leave a legacy, and live confidently — now and throughout retirement. It’s why our talented professionals around the world work together to uncover uncommon opportunities and why our process encourages challenge and debate around our most compelling ideas to ensure better informed investment decisions, which hopefully lead to better outcomes for you.
Your success is our priority. Talk to your financial advisor about how working with Columbia Threadneedle Investments may help you position your portfolio for consistent, sustainable outcomes, no matter the market conditions.
Sincerely,
Christopher O. Petersen
President, Columbia Funds
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about a fund, visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2018 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Columbia Government Money Market Fund | Semiannual Report 2018
Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
Investment objective
Columbia Government Money Market Fund (the Fund) seeks to provide shareholders with maximum current income consistent with liquidity and stability of principal.
Portfolio management
Leonard Aplet, CFA
John McColley
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended January 31, 2018) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A | 10/06/75 | 0.31 | 0.35 | 0.08 | 0.25 |
Class C | 06/26/00 | 0.31 | 0.37 | 0.09 | 0.18 |
Institutional Class* | 04/30/10 | 0.31 | 0.39 | 0.09 | 0.25 |
Institutional 2 Class | 12/11/06 | 0.40 | 0.62 | 0.14 | 0.30 |
Institutional 3 Class* | 03/01/17 | 0.41 | 0.62 | 0.14 | 0.27 |
Class R* | 08/03/09 | 0.31 | 0.39 | 0.09 | 0.26 |
Class T | Excluding sales charges | 12/01/06 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.08 | 0.24 |
| Including sales charges | | -2.61 | -2.60 | -0.51 | -0.06 |
Returns for Class T shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 2.50% per transaction. The Fund’s other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Effective November 1, 2017, Class R5, Class Y and Class Z shares were renamed Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class and Institutional Class shares, respectively. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The performance of different share classes may vary from that shown because of differences in fees and expenses. The Fund’s returns reflect the effect of fee waivers/expense reimbursements, if any. Without such waivers/reimbursements, the Fund’s returns would be lower. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiathreadneedle.com/us or calling 800.345.6611.
* | The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiathreadneedle.com/us/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information. |
The Fund is neither insured nor guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to maintain the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund.
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Fund at a Glance (continued)
(Unaudited)
Portfolio breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2018) |
Repurchase Agreements | 12.4 |
Treasury Bills | 1.0 |
U.S. Government & Agency Obligations | 84.8 |
U.S. Treasury Obligations | 1.8 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
August 1, 2017 — January 31, 2018 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | Account value at the end of the period ($) | Expenses paid during the period ($) | Fund’s annualized expense ratio (%) |
| Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual |
Class A | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,003.10 | 1,022.58 | 2.63 | 2.65 | 0.52 |
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,003.10 | 1,022.58 | 2.63 | 2.65 | 0.52 |
Institutional Class (formerly Class Z) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,003.10 | 1,022.58 | 2.63 | 2.65 | 0.52 |
Institutional 2 Class (formerly Class R5) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,004.00 | 1,023.44 | 1.77 | 1.79 | 0.35 |
Institutional 3 Class (formerly Class Y) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,004.10 | 1,023.54 | 1.67 | 1.68 | 0.33 |
Class R | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,003.10 | 1,022.58 | 2.63 | 2.65 | 0.52 |
Class T | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,003.20 | 1,022.58 | 2.63 | 2.65 | 0.52 |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Repurchase Agreements 11.9% |
Issuer | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Tri-party RBC Capital Markets LLC |
dated 01/31/2018, matures 02/01/2018, |
repurchase price $35,001,264 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury Securities, Total Market Value $35,700,025) |
| 1.300% | | 35,000,000 | 35,000,000 |
Tri-Party TD Securities (USA) LLC |
dated 01/31/2018, matures 02/01/2018, |
repurchase price $35,001,274 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury Securities, Total Market Value $35,700,044) |
| 1.310% | | 35,000,000 | 35,000,000 |
Total Repurchase Agreements (Cost $70,000,000) | 70,000,000 |
|
Treasury Bills 1.0% |
| | | | |
United States 1.0% |
U.S. Treasury Bills |
02/01/2018 | 1.258% | | 6,000,000 | 6,000,000 |
Total Treasury Bills (Cost $6,000,000) | 6,000,000 |
|
U.S. Government & Agency Obligations 81.4% |
| | | | |
Federal Home Loan Banks(a) |
1-month USD LIBOR + -0.145% 08/08/2018 | 1.410% | | 20,000,000 | 20,000,000 |
Federal Home Loan Banks Discount Notes |
02/01/2018 | 1.217% | | 27,500,000 | 27,500,000 |
02/02/2018 | 0.660% | | 23,162,000 | 23,161,160 |
02/06/2018 | 1.080% | | 17,000,000 | 16,996,990 |
02/07/2018 | 1.130% | | 16,000,000 | 15,996,533 |
02/08/2018 | 1.150% | | 18,000,000 | 17,995,467 |
02/09/2018 | 1.180% | | 29,000,000 | 28,991,598 |
02/12/2018 | 1.190% | | 4,000,000 | 3,998,435 |
02/13/2018 | 1.210% | | 12,025,000 | 12,019,816 |
02/14/2018 | 1.230% | | 19,000,000 | 18,991,059 |
02/15/2018 | 1.230% | | 11,500,000 | 11,494,186 |
02/16/2018 | 1.240% | | 38,600,000 | 38,579,092 |
U.S. Government & Agency Obligations (continued) |
Issuer | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
02/20/2018 | 1.260% | | 9,200,000 | 9,193,660 |
02/21/2018 | 1.270% | | 26,100,000 | 26,080,903 |
02/22/2018 | 1.260% | | 40,000,000 | 39,969,667 |
02/23/2018 | 1.270% | | 14,200,000 | 14,188,676 |
02/26/2018 | 1.300% | | 14,000,000 | 13,987,021 |
03/02/2018 | 1.290% | | 18,000,000 | 17,980,965 |
03/05/2018 | 1.300% | | 20,000,000 | 19,976,600 |
03/07/2018 | 1.300% | | 13,000,000 | 12,983,855 |
03/08/2018 | 1.330% | | 11,000,000 | 10,985,616 |
03/09/2018 | 1.310% | | 19,900,000 | 19,873,562 |
03/13/2018 | 1.310% | | 18,000,000 | 17,973,555 |
03/15/2018 | 1.300% | | 9,000,000 | 8,986,245 |
03/16/2018 | 1.310% | | 3,000,000 | 2,995,270 |
03/28/2018 | 1.350% | | 16,000,000 | 15,967,000 |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Discount Notes |
04/04/2018 | 1.320% | | 3,000,000 | 2,993,180 |
Tennessee Valley Authority Discount Notes |
02/20/2018 | 1.250% | | 10,000,000 | 9,993,086 |
Total U.S. Government & Agency Obligations (Cost $479,853,197) | 479,853,197 |
|
U.S. Treasury Obligations 1.7% |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
U.S. Treasury(a) |
3-month U.S. Treasury index + 0.048% 10/31/2019 | 1.483% | | 10,000,000 | 10,001,019 |
Total U.S. Treasury Obligations (Cost $10,001,019) | 10,001,019 |
Total Investments (Cost: $565,854,216) | 565,854,216 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | 23,556,679 |
Net Assets | 589,410,895 |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) | Variable rate security. |
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
¦ | Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements (continued)
¦
Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
¦ | Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments). |
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Short-term securities are valued using amortized cost, as permitted under Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Generally, amortized cost approximates the current fair value of these securities, but because the value is not obtained from a quoted price in an active market, such securities are reflected as Level 2.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager’s Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at January 31, 2018:
| Level 1 quoted prices in active markets for identical assets ($) | Level 2 other significant observable inputs ($) | Level 3 significant unobservable inputs ($) | Total ($) |
Investments | | | | |
Repurchase Agreements | — | 70,000,000 | — | 70,000,000 |
Treasury Bills | — | 6,000,000 | — | 6,000,000 |
U.S. Government & Agency Obligations | — | 479,853,197 | — | 479,853,197 |
U.S. Treasury Obligations | — | 10,001,019 | — | 10,001,019 |
Total Investments | — | 565,854,216 | — | 565,854,216 |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund’s assets assigned to the Level 2 input category represent certain short-term obligations which are valued using amortized cost, an income approach which converts future cash flows to a present value based upon the discount or premium at purchase.
There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at cost | $495,854,216 |
Investments in repurchase agreements, at cost | 70,000,000 |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value | 495,854,216 |
Investments in repurchase agreements, at value | 70,000,000 |
Cash | 25,252,580 |
Receivable for: | |
Capital shares sold | 947,537 |
Interest | 49,181 |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | 2,126 |
Prepaid expenses | 2,677 |
Other assets | 13,389 |
Total assets | 592,121,706 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Capital shares purchased | 1,887,736 |
Distributions to shareholders | 421,061 |
Management services fees | 6,300 |
Transfer agent fees | 138,220 |
Compensation of board members | 176,131 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 100 |
Other expenses | 81,263 |
Total liabilities | 2,710,811 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $589,410,895 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 589,586,505 |
Excess of distributions over net investment income | (175,610) |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $589,410,895 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Class A | |
Net assets | $485,188,089 |
Shares outstanding | 485,039,418 |
Net asset value per share | $1.00 |
Class C | |
Net assets | $14,199,033 |
Shares outstanding | 14,201,339 |
Net asset value per share | $1.00 |
Institutional Class(a) | |
Net assets | $82,948,922 |
Shares outstanding | 82,965,273 |
Net asset value per share | $1.00 |
Institutional 2 Class(b) | |
Net assets | $1,495,085 |
Shares outstanding | 1,495,042 |
Net asset value per share | $1.00 |
Institutional 3 Class(c) | |
Net assets | $789,573 |
Shares outstanding | 789,602 |
Net asset value per share | $1.00 |
Class R | |
Net assets | $4,769,419 |
Shares outstanding | 4,770,397 |
Net asset value per share | $1.00 |
Class T | |
Net assets | $20,774 |
Shares outstanding | 20,777 |
Net asset value per share | $1.00 |
Maximum offering price per share(d) | $1.03 |
(a) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(b) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
(d) | The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 2.50% per transaction for Class T shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Interest | $3,782,511 |
Total income | 3,782,511 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 1,306,325 |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class B | 1 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 617,002 |
Class C | 17,937 |
Institutional Class(a) | 102,840 |
Institutional 2 Class(b) | 187 |
Institutional 3 Class(c) | 78 |
Class R | 5,718 |
Class T | 29 |
Compensation of board members | 24,142 |
Custodian fees | 5,473 |
Printing and postage fees | 75,462 |
Registration fees | 59,323 |
Audit fees | 15,418 |
Legal fees | 6,437 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 99 |
Other | 21,753 |
Total expenses | 2,258,224 |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | (520,279) |
Total net expenses | 1,737,945 |
Net investment income | 2,044,566 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $2,044,566 |
(a) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(b) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Six Months Ended January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2017 (a) |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $2,044,566 | $393,290 |
Net realized gain | — | 26 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 2,044,566 | 393,316 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income | | |
Class A | (1,703,009) | (260,666) |
Class B(b) | — | (47) |
Class C | (49,844) | (12,282) |
Class I(c) | — | (529) |
Institutional Class(d) | (286,210) | (108,203) |
Institutional 2 Class(e) | (5,866) | (3,304) |
Institutional 3 Class(f) | (3,215) | (1,285) |
Class R | (16,069) | (4,229) |
Class T | (79) | (7) |
Net realized gains | | |
Class A | — | (313,203) |
Class B(b) | — | (215) |
Class C | — | (7,030) |
Class I(c) | — | (172) |
Institutional Class(d) | — | (52,795) |
Institutional 2 Class(e) | — | (314) |
Class R | — | (1,397) |
Class T | — | (24) |
Total distributions to shareholders | (2,064,292) | (765,702) |
Decrease in net assets from capital stock activity | (182,191,846) | (753,370,622) |
Total decrease in net assets | (182,211,572) | (753,743,008) |
Net assets at beginning of period | 771,622,467 | 1,525,365,475 |
Net assets at end of period | $589,410,895 | $771,622,467 |
Excess of distributions over net investment income | $(175,610) | $(155,884) |
(a) | Institutional 3 Class shares are based on operations from March 1, 2017 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end. |
(b) | Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares were automatically converted to Class A shares. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed. |
(c) | Effective March 27, 2017, Class I shares were redeemed or exchanged for Institutional 3 Class shares. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(f) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2017 (a) |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A(b) | | | | |
Subscriptions (c) | 30,464,584 | 30,464,602 | 1,119,303,849 | 1,119,303,851 |
Distributions reinvested | 1,677,420 | 1,677,420 | 564,509 | 564,509 |
Redemptions | (178,765,245) | (178,770,727) | (1,816,953,053) | (1,816,971,936) |
Net decrease | (146,623,241) | (146,628,705) | (697,084,695) | (697,103,576) |
Class B(b) | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 190,833 | 190,832 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 240 | 240 |
Redemptions (c) | (10,000) | (9,373) | (1,242,265) | (1,241,193) |
Net decrease | (10,000) | (9,373) | (1,051,192) | (1,050,121) |
Class C | | | | |
Subscriptions | 3,503,997 | 3,503,997 | 15,489,784 | 15,489,784 |
Distributions reinvested | 47,410 | 47,410 | 18,548 | 18,548 |
Redemptions | (6,815,416) | (6,815,416) | (22,174,859) | (22,174,458) |
Net decrease | (3,264,009) | (3,264,009) | (6,666,527) | (6,666,126) |
Class I(d) | | | | |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 565 | 565 |
Redemptions | — | — | (662,566) | (663,055) |
Net decrease | — | — | (662,001) | (662,490) |
Institutional Class(e) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 31,337,668 | 31,337,669 | 148,713,941 | 148,713,940 |
Distributions reinvested | 269,562 | 269,562 | 155,476 | 155,476 |
Redemptions | (63,658,408) | (63,653,724) | (196,904,594) | (196,887,550) |
Net decrease | (32,051,178) | (32,046,493) | (48,035,177) | (48,018,134) |
Institutional 2 Class(f) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 98,793 | 98,794 | 309,923 | 309,923 |
Distributions reinvested | 5,866 | 5,866 | 3,614 | 3,614 |
Redemptions | (48,056) | (48,056) | (71,313) | (71,341) |
Net increase | 56,603 | 56,604 | 242,224 | 242,196 |
Institutional 3 Class(d),(g) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 220,148 | 220,147 | 663,148 | 663,148 |
Distributions reinvested | 3,176 | 3,176 | 1,270 | 1,270 |
Redemptions | (98,140) | (98,139) | — | — |
Net increase | 125,184 | 125,184 | 664,418 | 664,418 |
Class R | | | | |
Subscriptions | 2,494,559 | 2,494,559 | 9,706,526 | 9,706,528 |
Distributions reinvested | 15,897 | 15,897 | 5,535 | 5,535 |
Redemptions | (2,924,813) | (2,924,666) | (10,432,586) | (10,432,173) |
Net decrease | (414,357) | (414,210) | (720,525) | (720,110) |
Class T | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 88,286 | 88,285 |
Distributions reinvested | 54 | 54 | 28 | 28 |
Redemptions | (10,898) | (10,898) | (144,991) | (144,992) |
Net decrease | (10,844) | (10,844) | (56,677) | (56,679) |
Total net decrease | (182,191,842) | (182,191,846) | (753,370,152) | (753,370,622) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
(a) | Institutional 3 Class shares are based on operations from March 1, 2017 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end. |
(b) | Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares were automatically converted to Class A shares. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed. |
(c) | Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any. |
(d) | Effective March 27, 2017, Class I shares were redeemed or exchanged for Institutional 3 Class shares. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(f) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(g) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.
Year ended (except as noted) | Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gain | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Distributions from net realized gains |
Class A |
1/31/2018 (b) | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | — |
7/31/2017 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | (0.00) (c) |
7/31/2016 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | — |
7/31/2015 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | — |
7/31/2014 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | — |
7/31/2013 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | (0.00) (c) |
Class C |
1/31/2018 (b) | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | — |
7/31/2017 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | (0.00) (c) |
7/31/2016 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | — |
7/31/2015 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | — |
7/31/2014 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | — |
7/31/2013 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | (0.00) (c) |
Institutional Class(f) |
1/31/2018 (b) | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | — |
7/31/2017 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | (0.00) (c) |
7/31/2016 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | — |
7/31/2015 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | — |
7/31/2014 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | — |
7/31/2013 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | (0.00) (c) |
Institutional 2 Class(g) |
1/31/2018 (b) | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | — |
7/31/2017 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | (0.00) (c) |
7/31/2016 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | — |
7/31/2015 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | — |
7/31/2014 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | — |
7/31/2013 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | (0.00) (c) |
Institutional 3 Class(h) |
1/31/2018 (b) | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | — |
7/31/2017 (i) | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | — |
Class R |
1/31/2018 (b) | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | — |
7/31/2017 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | (0.00) (c) |
7/31/2016 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | — |
7/31/2015 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | — |
7/31/2014 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | — |
7/31/2013 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | (0.00) (c) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Total distributions to shareholders | Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Net investment income ratio to average net assets | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
|
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.31% | 0.67% (d) | 0.52% (d) | 0.61% (d) | $485,188 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.06% | 0.67% | 0.52% (e) | 0.03% | $631,833 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.67% | 0.31% (e) | 0.01% | $1,329,247 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.71% | 0.11% (e) | 0.01% | $1,423,534 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.78% | 0.09% (e) | 0.01% | $1,605,518 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.03% | 0.80% | 0.13% (e) | 0.01% | $1,756,157 |
|
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.31% | 0.67% (d) | 0.52% (d) | 0.61% (d) | $14,199 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.09% | 0.67% | 0.52% (e) | 0.05% | $17,463 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.67% | 0.31% (e) | 0.01% | $24,137 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.71% | 0.11% (e) | 0.01% | $25,847 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.78% | 0.09% (e) | 0.01% | $28,023 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.03% | 0.79% | 0.13% (e) | 0.00% (c) | $27,580 |
|
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.31% | 0.67% (d) | 0.52% (d) | 0.61% (d) | $82,949 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.10% | 0.67% | 0.52% (e) | 0.06% | $114,998 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.67% | 0.32% (e) | 0.01% | $163,069 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.71% | 0.11% (e) | 0.01% | $141,674 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.78% | 0.09% (e) | 0.01% | $143,541 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.03% | 0.80% | 0.13% (e) | 0.01% | $129,435 |
|
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.40% | 0.48% (d) | 0.35% (d) | 0.79% (d) | $1,495 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.28% | 0.44% | 0.35% | 0.26% | $1,439 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.43% | 0.31% | 0.01% | $1,197 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.43% | 0.10% | 0.01% | $645 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.44% | 0.09% | 0.01% | $499 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.03% | 0.44% | 0.13% | 0.01% | $640 |
|
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.41% | 0.47% (d) | 0.33% (d) | 0.81% (d) | $790 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.21% | 0.45% (d) | 0.33% (d) | 0.55% (d) | $664 |
|
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.31% | 0.67% (d) | 0.52% (d) | 0.61% (d) | $4,769 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.10% | 0.66% | 0.52% (e) | 0.08% | $5,184 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.67% | 0.30% (e) | 0.01% | $5,905 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.71% | 0.11% (e) | 0.01% | $6,655 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.78% | 0.09% (e) | 0.01% | $8,051 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.03% | 0.78% | 0.12% (e) | 0.00% (c) | $6,904 |
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Financial Highlights (continued)
Year ended (except as noted) | Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gain | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Distributions from net realized gains |
Class T |
1/31/2018 (b) | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | — |
7/31/2017 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | (0.00) (c) |
7/31/2016 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | — |
7/31/2015 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | — |
7/31/2014 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | — |
7/31/2013 | $1.00 | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | 0.00 (c) | (0.00) (c) | (0.00) (c) |
Notes to Financial Highlights |
(a) | Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. |
(b) | For the six months ended January 31, 2018 (unaudited). |
(c) | Rounds to zero. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%. |
(f) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(g) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(h) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
(i) | Institutional 3 Class shares commenced operations on March 1, 2017. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Total distributions to shareholders | Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Net investment income ratio to average net assets | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
|
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.32% | 0.68% (d) | 0.52% (d) | 0.60% (d) | $21 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.04% | 0.69% | 0.52% (e) | 0.01% | $32 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.67% | 0.35% (e) | 0.01% | $88 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.71% | 0.11% (e) | 0.01% | $45 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.79% | 0.10% (e) | 0.00% (c) | $50 |
(0.00) (c) | $1.00 | 0.03% | 0.80% | 0.12% (e) | 0.01% | $2,073 |
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Notes to Financial Statements
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Government Money Market Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust II (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. The Fund offers each of the share classes identified below.
Class A shares are not subject to any front-end sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC).
Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares of the Fund were no longer offered. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed without a CDSC.
Class C shares are not subject to a CDSC.
Institutional Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares.
Institutional 2 Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares.
Institutional 3 Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are available to institutional and certain other investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares.
Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans and other investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus.
Class T shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 2.50% per transaction and must be purchased through financial intermediaries that, by written agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., are specifically authorized to sell Class T shares.
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
Securities in the Fund are valued utilizing the amortized cost valuation method permitted in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act provided certain conditions are met, including that the Board of Trustees continues to believe that the amortized cost valuation method fairly reflects the market-based net asset value per share of the Fund. This method involves
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
valuing a portfolio security initially at its cost and thereafter assuming a constant accretion or amortization to maturity of any discount or premium, respectively. The Board of Trustees has established procedures intended to stabilize the Fund’s net asset value for purposes of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares at $1.00 per share. These procedures include determinations, at such intervals as the Board of Trustees deems appropriate and reasonable in light of current market conditions, of the extent, if any, to which the Fund’s market-based net asset value deviates from $1.00 per share. In the event such deviation exceeds 1/2 of 1%, the Board of Trustees will promptly consider what action, if any, should be initiated.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Repurchase agreements
The Fund may invest in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions that management has determined are creditworthy. The Fund, through the custodian, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Management is responsible for determining that the collateral is at least equal, at all times, to the value of the repurchase obligation including interest. A repurchase agreement transaction involves certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty. These risks include possible delays in or restrictions on the Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities and a possible decline in the value of the underlying securities during the period while the Fund seeks to assert its rights.
Offsetting of assets and liabilities
The following table presents the Fund’s gross and net amount of assets and liabilities available for offset under netting arrangements as well as any related collateral received or pledged by the Fund as of January 31, 2018:
| RBC Capital Markets ($) | TD Securities ($) | Total ($) |
Assets | | | |
Repurchase agreements | 35,000,000 | 35,000,000 | 70,000,000 |
Total financial and derivative net assets | 35,000,000 | 35,000,000 | 70,000,000 |
Total collateral received (pledged) (a) | 35,000,000 | 35,000,000 | 70,000,000 |
Net amount (b) | — | — | — |
(a) | In some instances, the actual collateral received and/or pledged may be more than the amount shown due to overcollateralization. |
(b) | Represents the net amount due from/(to) counterparties in the event of default. |
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Interest income, including amortization of premium and discount, is recognized daily.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its net tax-exempt and investment company taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually after the fiscal year in which the capital gains were earned or more frequently to seek to maintain a net asset value of $1.00 per share, unless offset by any available capital loss carryforward. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Accounting Standards Update 2017-08 Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities
In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2017-08 Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. ASU No. 2017-08 updates the accounting standards to shorten the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities, held at a premium, to be amortized to the earliest call date. The update applies to securities with explicit, noncontingent call features that are callable at fixed prices and on preset dates. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, management is evaluating the implication of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund’s daily net assets that declines from 0.39% to 0.18% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended January 31, 2018 was 0.39% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees, who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial, are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. All amounts payable under the Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. A portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, along with other affiliated funds governed by the Board of Trustees, based on relative net assets.
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. (DST) to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of DST for services as sub-transfer agent and DST is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee for shareholder services based on the number of accounts or on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in omnibus accounts up to the lesser of the amount charged by the financial intermediary or a cap established by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.07% and 0.02%, respectively, of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class.
For the six months ended January 31, 2018, the Fund’s annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
| Effective rate (%) |
Class A | 0.22 |
Class C | 0.22 |
Institutional Class | 0.22 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.03 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.02 |
Class R | 0.22 |
Class T | 0.22 |
The Fund and certain other associated investment companies have severally, but not jointly, guaranteed the performance and observance of all the terms and conditions of a lease entered into by Seligman Data Corp. (SDC), the former transfer agent, including the payment of rent by SDC (the Guaranty). SDC was the legacy Seligman funds’ former transfer agent.
The lease and the Guaranty expire in January 2019. At January 31, 2018, the Fund’s total potential future obligation over the life of the Guaranty is $25,043. The liability remaining at January 31, 2018 for non-recurring charges associated with the lease amounted to $10,922 and is recorded as a part of the payable for other expenses in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. SDC is owned by six associated investment companies, including the Fund. The Fund’s ownership interest in SDC at January 31, 2018 is recorded as a part of other assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities at a cost of $3,719, which approximates the fair value of the ownership interest.
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended January 31, 2018, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Under a Plan and Agreement of Distribution, the Fund pays a fee at an annual rate of up to 0.10% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A and Class T shares, and a fee at an annual rate of up to 0.85%, 0.75% and 0.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C and Class R shares, respectively. For the six months ended January 31, 2018, the Fund did not pay fees for Class A, Class C, Class R and Class T shares. For Class B shares, of the 0.85% fee, up to 0.75% is reimbursed for distribution expenses. As a result of all Class B shares of the Fund being redeemed or converted to Class A shares, August 4, 2017 was the last day the Fund paid a distribution and shareholder services fee for Class B shares.
The amount of distribution and shareholder services expenses incurred by the Distributor and not yet reimbursed (unreimbursed expense) was approximately $913,000 for Class C shares. These amounts are based on the most recent information available as of December 31, 2017, and may be recovered from future payments under the distribution plan or CDSC. To the extent the unreimbursed expense has been fully recovered, the distribution and/or shareholder services fee is reduced.
Sales charges
CDSCs received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended January 31, 2018, if any, are listed below:
| Amount ($) |
Class A | 16 |
Class C | 1,362 |
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:
| December 1, 2017 through November 30, 2018 | Prior to December 1, 2017 |
Class A | 0.62% | 0.62% |
Class C | 1.27 | 1.27 |
Institutional Class | 0.52 | 0.52 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.34 | 0.38 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.34 | 0.33 |
Class R | 0.77 | 0.77 |
Class T | 0.62 | 0.62 |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. In addition, from time to time, the Investment Manager and its affiliates may waive or absorb expenses of the Fund for the purposes of allowing the Fund to avoid a negative net yield or to increase the Fund’s positive net yield. The Fund’s yield
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
would be negative if Fund expenses exceed Fund income. Any such expense limitation is voluntary and may be revised or terminated at any time without notice. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At January 31, 2018, the cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes was approximately $565,854,000.
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by Citibank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended January 31, 2018.
Note 6. Significant risks
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that the value of debt securities in the Fund’s portfolio may decline because the issuer may default and fail to pay interest or repay principal when due. Rating agencies assign credit ratings to debt securities to indicate their credit risk. Lower rated or unrated debt securities held by the Fund may present increased credit risk as compared to higher-rated debt securities.
Government money market fund risk
Although government money market funds (such as the Fund) may seek to preserve the value of shareholders’ investment at $1.00 per share, the net asset values of such money market fund shares can fall, and in infrequent cases in the past have fallen, below $1.00 per share, potentially causing shareholders who redeem their shares at such net asset values to lose money from their original investment.
At times of (i) significant redemption activity by shareholders, including, for example, when a single investor or a few large investors make a significant redemption of Fund shares, (ii) insufficient levels of cash in the Fund’s portfolio to satisfy redemption activity, and (iii) disruption in the normal operation of the markets in which the Fund buys and sells portfolio securities, the Fund could be forced to sell portfolio securities at unfavorable prices in order to generate sufficient cash to pay redeeming shareholders. Sales of portfolio securities at such times could result in losses to the Fund and cause the net asset value of Fund shares to fall below $1.00 per share. Additionally, in some cases, the default of a single portfolio security could cause the net asset value of Fund shares to fall below $1.00 per share. In addition, neither the Investment Manager
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
nor any of its affiliates has a legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that they or any person will provide financial support to the Fund at any time. The Fund may suspend redemptions or the payment of redemption proceeds when permitted by applicable regulations.
It is possible that, during periods of low prevailing interest rates or otherwise, the income from portfolio securities may be less than the amount needed to pay ongoing Fund operating expenses and may prevent payment of any dividends or distributions to Fund shareholders or cause the net asset value of Fund shares to fall below $1.00 per share. In such cases, the Fund may reduce or eliminate the payment of such dividends or distributions or seek to reduce certain of its operating expenses. There is no guarantee that such actions would enable the Fund to maintain a constant net asset value of $1.00 per share.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk of losses attributable to changes in interest rates. In general, if prevailing interest rates rise, the values of debt securities tend to fall, and if interest rates fall, the values of debt securities tend to rise. Actions by governments and central banking authorities can result in increases in interest rates. Increasing interest rates may negatively affect the value of debt securities held by the Fund, resulting in a negative impact on the Fund’s performance and net asset value per share. In general, the longer the maturity or duration of a debt security, the greater its sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
Shareholder concentration risk
At January 31, 2018, affiliated shareholders of record owned 69.6% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Note 7. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 8. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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The Fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
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Columbia Government Money Market Fund
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to
investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies. All rights reserved. Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., 225 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110-2804
© 2018 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com

SemiAnnual Report
January 31, 2018
Columbia Strategic Municipal Income Fund
Not FDIC Insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
The current outlook for financial markets is clouded by two primary concerns: the high valuation of equities and the direction of interest rates. Following the U.S. presidential election, U.S. equities rallied based on the assumption that the new administration’s policies would stimulate growth quickly. Unfortunately it’s unclear whether those measures will get passed, much less passed quickly. In fixed income, uncertainty stems from the possibility that interest rates won’t rise as rapidly as expected if the administration’s proposed growth policies are not implemented.
Given this uncertainty, investors value a consistent approach more than ever. Investors want strong, repeatable risk-adjusted returns. Consistency — not surprises. As a leading global asset manager, we believe our consistent, collaborative investment approach enables us to deliver the dependable experience your portfolio demands. So, how do we strive to deliver a consistent investment experience?
Better insights
Your portfolio benefits from the investment insights uncovered by our talented investment teams around the world.
Better decisions
Our collaborative, interactive environment enables our investment teams to construct portfolios that take advantage of the best investment ideas.
Better outcomes
We aim to deliver a consistent experience, which means fewer surprises, dependable insights, and products designed to do the thing you want.
Whether you’re trying to save money to help your children go to college or for your own retirement, it’s the consistency of the return that is most essential. People who chase higher returns are usually also the first to sell when that investment goes through a bad patch. We try to combat this behavioral tendency by offering strategies that aim for a more consistent return. Our goal is for investors to panic less during periods of volatility, which can have a significant effect on their long-term results.
Nothing is more important to us than making sure those who have entrusted us to protect and grow their assets can do what matters most to them: build a nest egg, leave a legacy, and live confidently — now and throughout retirement. It’s why our talented professionals around the world work together to uncover uncommon opportunities and why our process encourages challenge and debate around our most compelling ideas to ensure better informed investment decisions, which hopefully lead to better outcomes for you.
Your success is our priority. Talk to your financial advisor about how working with Columbia Threadneedle Investments may help you position your portfolio for consistent, sustainable outcomes, no matter the market conditions.
Sincerely,
Christopher O. Petersen
President, Columbia Funds
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about a fund, visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2018 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
Investment objective
Columbia Strategic Municipal Income Fund (the Fund) seeks total return, with a focus on income exempt from federal income tax and capital appreciation.
Portfolio management
Catherine Stienstra
Lead Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2007
Chad Farrington, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2016
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended January 31, 2018) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A | Excluding sales charges | 11/24/76 | 1.79 | 5.71 | 3.55 | 4.78 |
| Including sales charges | | -1.16 | 2.59 | 2.91 | 4.46 |
Advisor Class* | 03/19/13 | 1.92 | 6.25 | 3.85 | 4.93 |
Class C | Excluding sales charges | 06/26/00 | 1.15 | 4.93 | 2.78 | 4.00 |
| Including sales charges | | 0.16 | 3.93 | 2.78 | 4.00 |
Institutional Class* | 09/27/10 | 1.66 | 5.99 | 3.81 | 4.95 |
Institutional 2 Class* | 12/11/13 | 1.91 | 6.24 | 3.81 | 4.92 |
Institutional 3 Class* | 03/01/17 | 1.68 | 5.98 | 3.60 | 4.81 |
Class T* | Excluding sales charges | 04/03/17 | 1.80 | 5.98 | 3.60 | 4.81 |
| Including sales charges | | -0.68 | 3.36 | 3.06 | 4.54 |
Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index | | -0.19 | 3.52 | 2.69 | 4.20 |
Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Municipal Bond Index | | 1.72 | 7.16 | 3.92 | 5.04 |
Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 3.00%. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. Returns for Class T shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 2.50% per transaction. The Fund’s other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Effective November 1, 2017, Class R4, Class R5, Class Y and Class Z shares were renamed Advisor Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class and Institutional Class shares, respectively. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com or calling 800.345.6611.
* | The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information. |
The Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the broad market for investment-grade, tax-exempt bonds with a maturity of at least one year.
The Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Municipal Bond Index measures the non-investment-grade and non-rated US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate, tax-exempt bond market within the 50 United States and four other qualifying regions (Washington DC, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands).
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Fund at a Glance (continued)
(Unaudited)
Quality breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2018) |
AAA rating | 2.3 |
AA rating | 15.6 |
A rating | 33.4 |
BBB rating | 28.9 |
BB rating | 3.3 |
B rating | 2.4 |
Not rated | 14.1 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income investments (excluding Money Market Funds).
Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from highest to lowest credit quality, determined by using the middle rating of Moody’s, S&P and Fitch, after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When ratings are available from only two rating agencies, the lower rating is used. When a rating is available from only one rating agency, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by any rating agency, it is designated as “Not rated.” Credit quality ratings assigned by a rating agency are subjective opinions, not statements of fact, and are subject to change, including daily. The ratings assigned by credit rating agencies are but one of the considerations that the Investment Manager and/or Fund’s subadviser incorporates into its credit analysis process, along with such other issuer-specific factors as cash flows, capital structure and leverage ratios, ability to de-leverage (repay) through free cash flow, quality of management, market positioning and access to capital, as well as such security-specific factors as the terms of the security (e.g., interest rate and time to maturity) and the amount and type of any collateral.
Top Ten States/Territories (%) (at January 31, 2018) |
Illinois | 16.6 |
California | 11.4 |
Pennsylvania | 9.1 |
New York | 6.7 |
Texas | 6.1 |
Michigan | 3.9 |
Colorado | 3.5 |
Ohio | 3.4 |
New Jersey | 3.3 |
Florida | 3.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Money Market Funds).
For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled “Portfolio of Investments.”
Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
August 1, 2017 — January 31, 2018 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | Account value at the end of the period ($) | Expenses paid during the period ($) | Fund’s annualized expense ratio (%) |
| Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual |
Class A | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,017.90 | 1,021.12 | 4.12 | 4.13 | 0.81 |
Advisor Class (formerly Class R4) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,019.20 | 1,022.38 | 2.85 | 2.85 | 0.56 |
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,011.50 | 1,017.34 | 7.91 | 7.93 | 1.56 |
Institutional Class (formerly Class Z) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,016.60 | 1,022.38 | 2.85 | 2.85 | 0.56 |
Institutional 2 Class (formerly Class R5) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,019.10 | 1,022.33 | 2.90 | 2.91 | 0.57 |
Institutional 3 Class (formerly Class Y) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,016.80 | 1,022.58 | 2.64 | 2.65 | 0.52 |
Class T | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,018.00 | 1,021.22 | 4.02 | 4.02 | 0.79 |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Floating Rate Notes 2.8% |
Issue Description | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Colorado 0.8% |
City & County of Denver(a),(b) |
Refunding Certificate of Participation |
VRDN Series 2008A-3 (JPMorgan Chase Bank) |
12/01/2031 | 0.950% | | 9,895,000 | 9,895,000 |
Massachusetts 0.4% |
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority(a),(b) |
Revenue Bonds |
Baystate Medical Center |
VRDN Series 2009J-2 (JPMorgan Chase Bank) |
07/01/2044 | 0.900% | | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 |
Tufts University |
VRDN Series 2012N-2 (Wells Fargo Bank) |
08/15/2034 | 0.870% | | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
Total | 5,000,000 |
New Hampshire 0.2% |
New Hampshire Health & Education Facilities Authority Act(a),(b) |
Revenue Bonds |
University of New Hampshire |
VRDN Series 2012B-2 (Wells Fargo Bank) |
07/01/2033 | 0.950% | | 1,900,000 | 1,900,000 |
New York 0.7% |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority(a),(b) |
Subordinated Revenue Bonds |
Future Tax Secured |
VRDN Series 2016 (JPMorgan Chase Bank) |
02/01/2045 | 1.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
New York City Water & Sewer System(a),(b) |
Revenue Bonds |
2nd General Resolution |
VRDN Series 2012 (State Street Bank) |
06/15/2032 | 0.980% | | 3,720,000 | 3,720,000 |
VRDN Series 2016BB (State Street Bank and Trust Co.) |
06/15/2049 | 0.970% | | 4,000,000 | 4,000,000 |
Total | 8,720,000 |
Pennsylvania 0.4% |
Geisinger Authority(a),(b) |
Revenue Bonds |
Geisinger Health System |
VRDN Series 2013 (Wells Fargo Bank) |
10/01/2043 | 0.970% | | 4,000,000 | 4,000,000 |
Floating Rate Notes (continued) |
Issue Description | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Utah 0.3% |
City of Murray(a),(b) |
Revenue Bonds |
IHC Health Services, Inc. |
VRDN Series 2005A (JPMorgan Chase Bank NA) |
05/15/2037 | 0.970% | | 3,830,000 | 3,830,000 |
Total Floating Rate Notes (Cost $33,345,000) | 33,345,000 |
|
Municipal Bonds 93.9% |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Alabama 0.4% |
Alabama Special Care Facilities Financing Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Children’s Hospital of Alabama |
Series 2015 |
06/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 4,000,000 | 4,475,280 |
Alaska 0.7% |
Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp. Project |
Series 2017 |
12/01/2020 | 3.500% | | 2,700,000 | 2,742,606 |
City of Koyukuk |
Prerefunded 10/01/19 Revenue Bonds |
Tanana Chiefs Conference Health Care |
Series 2011 |
10/01/2032 | 7.500% | | 3,600,000 | 3,942,252 |
10/01/2041 | 7.750% | | 1,985,000 | 2,181,813 |
Total | 8,866,671 |
Arizona 1.5% |
Industrial Development Authority of the County of Pima (The)(c) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
American Leadership Academy |
Series 2015 |
06/15/2045 | 5.625% | | 820,000 | 855,317 |
La Paz County Industrial Development Authority(c) |
Revenue Bonds |
Charter School Solutions - Harmony Public |
Series 2016 |
02/15/2046 | 5.000% | | 6,500,000 | 6,783,855 |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Banner Health |
Series 2017A |
01/01/2041 | 4.000% | | 4,000,000 | 4,135,680 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority(c) |
Revenue Bonds |
Christian Care Surprise, Inc. |
Series 2016 |
01/01/2036 | 5.750% | | 1,600,000 | 1,619,936 |
Christian Care Surprise, Inc. Project |
Series 2016 |
01/01/2048 | 6.000% | | 1,250,000 | 1,272,350 |
Maricopa County Pollution Control Corp. |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Southern California Edison Co. |
Series 2000B |
06/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 2,225,000 | 2,367,801 |
University Medical Center Corp. |
Prerefunded 07/01/19 Revenue Bonds |
Series 2009 |
07/01/2039 | 6.500% | | 1,000,000 | 1,068,210 |
Total | 18,103,149 |
California 10.5% |
ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corps. |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Episcopal Senior Communities |
Series 2012 |
07/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 4,100,000 | 4,382,244 |
Bay Area Toll Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Subordinated Series 2017 |
04/01/2038 | 4.000% | | 6,890,000 | 7,279,629 |
04/01/2042 | 4.000% | | 5,970,000 | 6,273,813 |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Sutter Health |
Series 2017A |
11/15/2048 | 4.000% | | 11,000,000 | 11,313,940 |
Revenue Bonds |
Kaiser Permanente |
Subordinated Series 2017A-2 |
11/01/2044 | 4.000% | | 4,280,000 | 4,462,456 |
California Municipal Finance Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Community Medical Centers |
Series 2017A |
02/01/2042 | 4.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,045,360 |
02/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,665,045 |
California Municipal Finance Authority(c) |
Revenue Bonds |
California Baptist University |
Series 2016A |
11/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,075,430 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
California Municipal Finance Authority(c),(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
Julian Charter School Project |
Series 2015A |
03/01/2045 | 5.625% | | 4,000,000 | 4,024,120 |
California Pollution Control Financing Authority(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
Waste Management Project |
Series 2017 AMT |
07/01/2031 | 1.600% | | 5,000,000 | 5,009,200 |
California School Finance Authority(c) |
Revenue Bonds |
River Springs Charter School Project |
Series 2015 |
07/01/2046 | 6.375% | | 3,000,000 | 3,391,470 |
07/01/2046 | 6.375% | | 415,000 | 469,153 |
California State Public Works Board |
Revenue Bonds |
Judicial Council Projects |
Series 2011D |
12/01/2031 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,519,200 |
Various Capital Projects |
Series 2012A |
04/01/2037 | 5.000% | | 650,000 | 719,284 |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Front Porch Communities & Services |
Series 2017 |
04/01/2042 | 4.000% | | 1,905,000 | 1,950,491 |
Revenue Bonds |
Loma Linda University Medical Center |
Series 2014 |
12/01/2054 | 5.500% | | 3,000,000 | 3,272,070 |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority(c) |
Revenue Bonds |
Loma Linda University Medical Center |
Series 2016A |
12/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 500,000 | 532,895 |
Foothill-Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Junior Lien |
Series 2014C |
01/15/2033 | 6.250% | | 1,155,000 | 1,367,208 |
Series 2014A |
01/15/2046 | 5.750% | | 4,250,000 | 4,887,755 |
Glendale Unified School District(e) |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Series 2015B |
09/01/2032 | 0.000% | | 1,000,000 | 572,280 |
09/01/2033 | 0.000% | | 1,100,000 | 595,628 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport(d) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017A AMT |
03/01/2041 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,271,580 |
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017A AMT |
03/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 5,170,000 | 5,845,978 |
Riverside County Transportation Commission(e) |
Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien |
Series 2013B |
06/01/2029 | 0.000% | | 2,500,000 | 1,604,950 |
Rowland Water District |
Prerefunded 12/01/18 Certificate of Participation |
Recycled Water Project |
Series 2008 |
12/01/2039 | 6.250% | | 1,500,000 | 1,560,720 |
San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority Sewer |
Prerefunded 05/15/19 Revenue Bonds |
Senior Series 2009A |
05/15/2034 | 5.250% | | 1,500,000 | 1,574,895 |
San Francisco City & County Airport Commission-San Francisco International Airport |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017A AMT |
05/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 10,000,000 | 11,310,800 |
San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Agency |
Prerefunded 08/01/19 Tax Allocation Bonds |
Mission Bay South Redevelopment Project |
Series 2009D |
08/01/2031 | 6.500% | | 500,000 | 537,185 |
Santee CDC Successor Agency |
Prerefunded 02/01/21 Tax Allocation Bonds |
Santee Community Redevelopment Project |
Series 2011A |
08/01/2041 | 7.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,315,460 |
State of California |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Various Purpose |
Series 2009 |
04/01/2031 | 5.750% | | 15,000,000 | 15,730,650 |
Series 2010 |
03/01/2030 | 5.250% | | 1,000,000 | 1,076,520 |
03/01/2033 | 6.000% | | 5,625,000 | 6,137,888 |
Series 2012 |
04/01/2035 | 5.250% | | 4,500,000 | 5,056,470 |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Series 2007 |
08/01/2030 | 4.500% | | 60,000 | 60,137 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Unrefunded Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2004 |
04/01/2029 | 5.300% | | 2,000 | 2,007 |
Total | 126,893,911 |
Colorado 2.6% |
Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority(c) |
Improvement Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Skyview Charter School |
Series 2014 |
07/01/2044 | 5.375% | | 750,000 | 761,535 |
07/01/2049 | 5.500% | | 700,000 | 712,061 |
Colorado Health Facilities Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Covenant Retirement Communities |
Series 2015 |
12/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 850,000 | 930,044 |
Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society |
Series 2017 |
06/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 3,150,000 | 3,491,460 |
NCMC, Inc. Project |
Series 2016 |
05/15/2031 | 4.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,285,700 |
Revenue Bonds |
Senior Living - Ralston Creek at Arvada |
Series 2017 |
11/01/2052 | 6.000% | | 890,000 | 912,339 |
Senior Living Ralston Creek Arvada |
Series 2017 |
11/01/2047 | 5.750% | | 6,000,000 | 6,057,360 |
Colorado High Performance Transportation Enterprise |
Revenue Bonds |
C-470 Express Lanes |
Series 2017 |
12/31/2056 | 5.000% | | 1,700,000 | 1,843,395 |
E-470 Public Highway Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2010C |
09/01/2026 | 5.375% | | 10,325,000 | 11,150,897 |
Total | 31,144,791 |
District of Columbia 0.3% |
District of Columbia |
Prerefunded 07/01/23 Revenue Bonds |
KIPP Charter School |
Series 2013 |
07/01/2048 | 6.000% | | 300,000 | 361,791 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Children’s Hospital |
Series 2015 |
07/15/2044 | 5.000% | | 2,910,000 | 3,226,113 |
Total | 3,587,904 |
Florida 2.9% |
Capital Trust Agency, Inc.(c) |
Revenue Bonds |
1st Mortgage Tallahassee Tapestry Senior Housing Project |
Series 2015 |
12/01/2045 | 7.000% | | 1,335,000 | 1,394,421 |
County of Broward Airport System |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017 AMT |
10/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,400,350 |
County of Miami-Dade Aviation(d) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017B AMT |
10/01/2040 | 5.000% | | 3,750,000 | 4,243,800 |
Florida Development Finance Corp.(c) |
Revenue Bonds |
Miami Arts Charter School Project |
Series 2014A |
06/15/2034 | 5.875% | | 415,000 | 400,803 |
Renaissance Charter School |
Series 2015 |
06/15/2046 | 6.125% | | 980,000 | 1,022,052 |
Southwest Charter Foundation, Inc. Project |
Series 2017A |
06/15/2037 | 6.000% | | 2,150,000 | 2,158,987 |
Florida Municipal Loan Council(e) |
Revenue Bonds |
Capital Appreciation |
Series 2000A (NPFGC) |
04/01/2020 | 0.000% | | 2,525,000 | 2,333,958 |
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
Priority |
Subordinated Series 2017A AMT |
10/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 3,835,000 | 4,350,156 |
Hillsborough County Aviation Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Tampa International Airport |
Series 2015A |
10/01/2044 | 5.000% | | 2,220,000 | 2,466,442 |
Miami-Dade County Health Facilities Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Nicklaus Childrens Hospital |
Series 2017 |
08/01/2047 | 4.000% | | 2,250,000 | 2,276,370 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Mid-Bay Bridge Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2015C |
10/01/2040 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,093,690 |
Orange County Health Facilities Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Mayflower Retirement Center |
Series 2012 |
06/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 250,000 | 263,612 |
Revenue Bonds |
Presbyterian Retirement Communities |
Series 2016 |
08/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,209,060 |
08/01/2041 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,200,540 |
Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority |
Prerefunded 11/15/20 Revenue Bonds |
ACTS Retirement-Life Communities |
Series 2010 |
11/15/2033 | 5.500% | | 5,000,000 | 5,514,750 |
Total | 35,328,991 |
Georgia 2.4% |
Cherokee County Water & Sewer Authority |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds |
Series 1995 (NPFGC) |
08/01/2025 | 5.200% | | 2,665,000 | 3,049,666 |
Dalton Whitfield County Joint Development Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Hamilton Health Care System Obligation |
Series 2017 |
08/15/2041 | 4.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,028,330 |
DeKalb County Hospital Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
DeKalb Medical Center, Inc. Project |
Series 2010 |
09/01/2040 | 6.125% | | 6,250,000 | 6,731,312 |
Fulton County Development Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
RAC Series 2017 |
04/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,117,510 |
Gainesville & Hall County Development Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Riverside Military Academy |
Series 2017 |
03/01/2052 | 5.125% | | 500,000 | 524,205 |
Gainesville & Hall County Hospital Authority |
Prerefunded 02/15/20 Revenue Bonds |
Northeast Georgia Health System |
Series 2010A |
02/15/2045 | 5.500% | | 3,670,000 | 3,950,205 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Northeast Georgia Health System Project |
Series 2017 |
02/15/2037 | 5.000% | | 4,280,000 | 4,795,526 |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds |
Northeast Georgia Health System |
Series 2010A |
02/15/2045 | 5.500% | | 1,330,000 | 1,414,136 |
Georgia Housing & Finance Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Single Family Mortgage Bonds |
Series 2017C |
06/01/2048 | 3.750% | | 5,960,000 | 5,739,897 |
Total | 28,350,787 |
Hawaii 0.3% |
Hawaii Pacific Health |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2010A |
07/01/2040 | 5.500% | | 1,500,000 | 1,602,015 |
Series 2010B |
07/01/2030 | 5.625% | | 280,000 | 300,446 |
07/01/2040 | 5.750% | | 370,000 | 397,413 |
State of Hawaii Department of Budget & Finance |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Special Purpose - Kahala Nui |
Series 2012 |
11/15/2037 | 5.250% | | 705,000 | 781,838 |
Total | 3,081,712 |
Idaho 0.6% |
Idaho Health Facilities Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Terraces of Boise Project |
Series 2014A |
10/01/2044 | 8.000% | | 4,365,000 | 4,982,168 |
10/01/2049 | 8.125% | | 1,635,000 | 1,872,549 |
Total | 6,854,717 |
Illinois 15.9% |
Chicago Board of Education |
Special Tax Bonds |
Series 2017 |
04/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 1,600,000 | 1,724,976 |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Dedicated |
Series 2017H |
12/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,084,300 |
Project |
Series 2015C |
12/01/2039 | 5.250% | | 2,000,000 | 2,071,780 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Chicago Board of Education(c) |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Dedicated |
Series 2017A |
12/01/2046 | 7.000% | | 3,615,000 | 4,355,063 |
Chicago Midway International Airport |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
2nd Lien |
Series 2013B |
01/01/2035 | 5.250% | | 3,000,000 | 3,345,390 |
Series 2014B |
01/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,578,250 |
Chicago O’Hare International Airport |
Prerefunded 01/01/21 Revenue Bonds |
General 3rd Lien |
Series 2011 |
01/01/2039 | 5.750% | | 1,525,000 | 1,702,602 |
Revenue Bonds |
Customer Facility Charge Senior Lien |
Series 2013 |
01/01/2043 | 5.750% | | 2,285,000 | 2,611,549 |
Series 2015D |
01/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 4,390,000 | 4,859,291 |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds |
General Third Lien |
Series 2011 |
01/01/2039 | 5.750% | | 295,000 | 325,010 |
Chicago O’Hare International Airport(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
General Senior Lien |
Series 2017D AMT |
01/01/2052 | 5.000% | | 8,030,000 | 8,848,337 |
Senior Lien |
Series 2017G AMT |
01/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,677,060 |
01/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,109,940 |
Series 2017J AMT |
01/01/2037 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,250,800 |
Chicago Park District |
Limited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2016A |
01/01/2040 | 5.000% | | 1,650,000 | 1,793,583 |
City of Chicago |
Prerefunded 01/01/25 Revenue Bonds |
Series 2002 |
01/01/2033 | 5.000% | | 5,245,000 | 6,204,206 |
01/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,182,880 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Project |
Series 2011A |
01/01/2035 | 5.250% | | 4,500,000 | 4,629,375 |
01/01/2040 | 5.000% | | 6,020,000 | 6,132,393 |
Series 2012A |
01/01/2033 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,164,650 |
Series 2009C |
01/01/2040 | 5.000% | | 3,500,000 | 3,542,280 |
Series 2015A |
01/01/2033 | 5.500% | | 1,350,000 | 1,458,513 |
Series 2017A |
01/01/2038 | 6.000% | | 4,185,000 | 4,780,274 |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Project |
Series 2014A |
01/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,042,010 |
01/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 11,745,000 | 12,213,391 |
City of Chicago Wastewater Transmission |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
2nd Lien |
Series 2015C |
01/01/2039 | 5.000% | | 530,000 | 573,354 |
Revenue Bonds |
2nd Lien |
Series 2012 |
01/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,469,050 |
01/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,309,550 |
Series 2014 |
01/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,082,250 |
01/01/2039 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,156,740 |
City of Chicago Waterworks |
Revenue Bonds |
2nd Lien |
Series 2012 |
11/01/2031 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,184,920 |
Series 2014 |
11/01/2044 | 5.000% | | 650,000 | 707,701 |
Series 2016 |
11/01/2028 | 5.000% | | 860,000 | 977,252 |
City of Springfield Electric |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien |
Series 2015 (AGM) |
03/01/2040 | 4.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,101,950 |
County of Cook(f) |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Series 2018 |
11/15/2035 | 5.000% | | 900,000 | 1,004,193 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Illinois Development Finance Authority(e) |
Subordinated Revenue Bonds |
Regency |
Series 1990-RMK Escrowed to Maturity |
04/15/2020 | 0.000% | | 13,745,000 | 13,152,590 |
Illinois Finance Authority |
Prerefunded 02/15/20 Revenue Bonds |
Swedish Covenant |
Series 2010A |
08/15/2038 | 6.000% | | 2,475,000 | 2,688,642 |
Prerefunded 05/01/19 Revenue Bonds |
Rush University Medical Center |
Series 2009C |
11/01/2039 | 6.625% | | 2,150,000 | 2,285,020 |
Prerefunded 08/15/19 Revenue Bonds |
Northwestern Memorial Hospital |
Series 2009A |
08/15/2030 | 5.750% | | 3,000,000 | 3,194,760 |
Silver Cross & Medical Centers |
Series 2009 |
08/15/2038 | 6.875% | | 10,700,000 | 11,568,305 |
Prerefunded 11/15/19 Revenue Bonds |
Riverside Health System |
Series 2009 |
11/15/2035 | 6.250% | | 605,000 | 654,435 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Rush University Medical Center |
Series 2015B |
11/15/2039 | 5.000% | | 1,810,000 | 2,004,032 |
Silver Cross Hospital & Medical Centers |
Series 2015C |
08/15/2035 | 5.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,617,990 |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds |
Riverside Health System |
Series 2009 |
11/15/2035 | 6.250% | | 395,000 | 422,393 |
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
McCormick Place Project |
Series 2010B-2 |
06/15/2050 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,128,800 |
Revenue Bonds |
McCormick Place Expansion Project |
Series 2017 |
06/15/2057 | 5.000% | | 3,025,000 | 3,259,286 |
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority(e) |
Revenue Bonds |
Capital Appreciation |
Series 1993A Escrowed to Maturity (FGIC) |
06/15/2021 | 0.000% | | 1,870,000 | 1,756,902 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority |
Prerefunded 06/01/21 Revenue Bonds |
Series 2010 |
06/01/2028 | 6.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,691,450 |
State of Illinois |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2013 |
07/01/2026 | 5.500% | | 1,955,000 | 2,122,153 |
07/01/2033 | 5.500% | | 5,000,000 | 5,299,250 |
07/01/2038 | 5.500% | | 875,000 | 925,199 |
Series 2017A |
12/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,286,150 |
Series 2017D |
11/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 7,500,000 | 8,007,750 |
Total | 191,319,970 |
Indiana 0.4% |
Indiana Finance Authority |
Prerefunded 05/01/19 Revenue Bonds |
Parkview Health System |
Series 2009 |
05/01/2031 | 5.750% | | 825,000 | 866,877 |
Prerefunded 11/01/18 Revenue Bonds |
Sisters of St. Francis Health |
Series 2008 |
11/01/2032 | 5.375% | | 1,000,000 | 1,029,420 |
Revenue Bonds |
BHI Senior Living |
Series 2016A |
11/15/2046 | 5.250% | | 2,500,000 | 2,758,675 |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds |
Series 2009 |
05/01/2031 | 5.750% | | 175,000 | 183,453 |
Total | 4,838,425 |
Iowa 0.6% |
Iowa Finance Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Genesis Health System |
Series 2013 |
07/01/2033 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,566,250 |
Non-ACE Mortgage-Backed Securities Program |
Series 2017 (GNMA) |
01/01/2037 | 3.400% | | 2,000,000 | 1,950,800 |
Total | 7,517,050 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Kansas 0.3% |
University of Kansas Hospital Authority |
Improvement Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Kansas University Health System |
Series 2015 |
09/01/2045 | 5.000% | | 3,725,000 | 4,138,624 |
Kentucky 0.7% |
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority |
Prerefunded 06/01/18 Revenue Bonds |
Louisville Arena |
Subordinated Series 2008A-1 (AGM) |
12/01/2033 | 6.000% | | 800,000 | 812,424 |
Prerefunded 06/01/20 Revenue Bonds |
Owensboro Medical Health System |
Series 2010A |
03/01/2045 | 6.500% | | 2,950,000 | 3,273,556 |
Series 2010B |
03/01/2040 | 6.375% | | 1,700,000 | 1,881,628 |
Prerefunded 08/15/18 Revenue Bonds |
Baptist Healthcare System |
Series 2009 |
08/15/2027 | 5.625% | | 500,000 | 511,185 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Owensboro Health System |
Series 2017A |
06/01/2037 | 5.000% | | 1,200,000 | 1,303,332 |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds |
Baptist Healthcare System |
Series 2009 |
08/15/2027 | 5.625% | | 500,000 | 509,885 |
Total | 8,292,010 |
Louisiana 1.7% |
Ascension Parish Industrial Development Board, Inc. |
Revenue Bonds |
Impala Warehousing LLC |
Series 2011 |
07/01/2036 | 6.000% | | 4,000,000 | 4,329,160 |
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Westlake Chemical Corp. |
Series 2010A-2 |
11/01/2035 | 6.500% | | 1,750,000 | 1,947,978 |
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority |
Prerefunded 05/15/26 Revenue Bonds |
Ochsner Clinic Foundation Project |
Series 2016 |
05/15/2036 | 4.000% | | 55,000 | 61,839 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
19th Judicial District Court |
Series 2015 (AGM) |
06/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,113,980 |
Ochsner Clinic Foundation Project |
Series 2016 |
05/15/2036 | 4.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,068,760 |
Series 2017 |
05/15/2042 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,202,660 |
Revenue Bonds |
Provident Group - Flagship Properties |
Series 2017 |
07/01/2057 | 5.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,640,055 |
New Orleans Aviation Board |
Revenue Bonds |
Consolidated Rental Car |
Series 2009A |
01/01/2040 | 6.500% | | 4,600,000 | 4,773,604 |
New Orleans Aviation Board(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
General Airport-North Terminal |
Series 2017B AMT |
01/01/2048 | 5.000% | | 1,275,000 | 1,417,226 |
Total | 20,555,262 |
Maryland 0.4% |
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Meritus Medical Center Issue |
Series 2015 |
07/01/2040 | 5.000% | | 1,200,000 | 1,290,636 |
Revenue Bonds |
University of Maryland Medical System |
Series 2017 |
07/01/2048 | 4.000% | | 3,665,000 | 3,728,624 |
Total | 5,019,260 |
Massachusetts 1.4% |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2005 (NPFGC) |
01/01/2027 | 5.500% | | 500,000 | 613,355 |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
UMASS Memorial Healthcare |
Series 2017 |
07/01/2044 | 4.000% | | 7,500,000 | 7,415,025 |
Revenue Bonds |
UMass Boston Student Housing Project |
Series 2016 |
10/01/2041 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,184,920 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority(d) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Issue K |
Senior Series 2017A AMT |
07/01/2026 | 5.000% | | 1,650,000 | 1,875,341 |
Subordinated Series 2017B AMT |
07/01/2046 | 4.250% | | 3,000,000 | 3,012,570 |
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Milford Regional Medical Center |
Series 2007E |
07/15/2037 | 5.000% | | 2,200,000 | 2,205,302 |
Total | 17,306,513 |
Michigan 3.8% |
City of Detroit Sewage Disposal System |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien |
Series 2012A |
07/01/2039 | 5.250% | | 1,700,000 | 1,848,189 |
City of Detroit Water Supply System |
Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien |
Series 2011A |
07/01/2041 | 5.250% | | 1,500,000 | 1,635,165 |
Grand Traverse County Hospital Finance Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Munson Healthcare |
Series 2014A |
07/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 505,000 | 546,738 |
Great Lakes Water Authority Water Supply System |
Revenue Bonds |
2nd Lien |
Series 2016B |
07/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 6,615,000 | 7,317,315 |
Michigan Finance Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien - Great Lakes Water Authority |
Series 2014C-6 |
07/01/2033 | 5.000% | | 430,000 | 476,126 |
Series 2015 |
11/15/2045 | 5.000% | | 1,220,000 | 1,343,525 |
Trinity Health Corp. |
Series 2017 |
12/01/2040 | 4.000% | | 500,000 | 511,420 |
12/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 500,000 | 569,715 |
Revenue Bonds |
Beaumont Health Credit Group |
Series 2016S |
11/01/2044 | 5.000% | | 7,500,000 | 8,294,775 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Local Government Loan Program - Great Lakes Water Authority |
Series 2015 |
07/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,101,980 |
07/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,499,600 |
Michigan State Housing Development Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development |
Series 2017A |
10/01/2042 | 3.750% | | 4,060,000 | 4,008,316 |
10/01/2047 | 3.850% | | 5,000,000 | 4,930,100 |
Wayne County Airport Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2015D |
12/01/2045 | 5.000% | | 6,455,000 | 7,201,779 |
Wayne County Airport Authority(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017B AMT |
12/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 700,000 | 781,116 |
Total | 46,065,859 |
Minnesota 2.4% |
City of Blaine |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Crest View Senior Community Project |
Series 2015 |
07/01/2050 | 6.125% | | 3,000,000 | 3,094,320 |
City of Brooklyn Center |
Revenue Bonds |
Sanctuary Brooklyn Center Project |
Series 2016 |
11/01/2035 | 5.500% | | 1,000,000 | 1,004,540 |
City of Minneapolis |
Prerefunded 11/15/18 Revenue Bonds |
Fairview Health Services |
Series 2008A |
11/15/2023 | 6.375% | | 1,000,000 | 1,038,730 |
11/15/2032 | 6.750% | | 1,000,000 | 1,041,650 |
Revenue Bonds |
Housing - 1500 Nicollet Apartments Project |
Series 2017 |
05/01/2021 | 3.000% | | 1,450,000 | 1,443,867 |
City of North Oaks |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Waverly Gardens Project |
Series 2016 |
10/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 4,000,000 | 4,325,040 |
City of St. Louis Park |
Prerefunded 07/01/18 Revenue Bonds |
Park Nicollet Health Services |
Series 2008C |
07/01/2030 | 5.750% | | 800,000 | 814,704 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Prerefunded 07/01/19 Revenue Bonds |
Park Nicollet Health Services |
Series 2009 |
07/01/2039 | 5.750% | | 2,350,000 | 2,489,167 |
Housing & Redevelopment Authority of The City of St. Paul |
Prerefunded 11/15/25 Revenue Bonds |
HealthEast Care System Project |
Series 2015 |
11/15/2040 | 5.000% | | 400,000 | 479,412 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Fairview Health Services |
Series 2017 |
11/15/2036 | 4.000% | | 1,200,000 | 1,263,552 |
11/15/2037 | 4.000% | | 600,000 | 630,240 |
Revenue Bonds |
Union Flats Apartments Project |
Series 2017B |
02/01/2022 | 2.750% | | 2,125,000 | 2,109,530 |
Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission(d) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Subordinated Series 2016D AMT |
01/01/2041 | 5.000% | | 750,000 | 851,468 |
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority |
Prerefunded 10/01/21 Revenue Bonds |
Hamline University |
7th Series 2011K2 |
10/01/2040 | 6.000% | | 2,250,000 | 2,585,272 |
Revenue Bonds |
Augsburg College |
Series 2016A |
05/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 610,000 | 652,450 |
Perham Hospital District |
Prerefunded 03/01/20 Revenue Bonds |
Perham Memorial Hospital & Home |
Series 2010 |
03/01/2035 | 6.350% | | 1,000,000 | 1,095,070 |
03/01/2040 | 6.500% | | 700,000 | 768,691 |
St. Cloud Housing & Redevelopment Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Sanctuary St. Cloud Project |
Series 2016A |
08/01/2036 | 5.250% | | 2,850,000 | 2,557,333 |
Total | 28,245,036 |
Mississippi 0.1% |
Mississippi Business Finance Corp. |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2009A |
05/01/2024 | 4.700% | | 925,000 | 954,424 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Missouri 2.8% |
Arnold Retail Corridor Transportation Development District |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2010 |
05/01/2038 | 6.650% | | 5,000,000 | 5,052,550 |
Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
SoutheastHEALTH |
Series 2017 |
03/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 750,000 | 815,542 |
City of Manchester |
Refunding Tax Allocation Bonds |
Highway 141/Manchester Road Project |
Series 2010 |
11/01/2025 | 6.000% | | 280,000 | 279,838 |
City of St. Louis Airport |
Revenue Bonds |
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport |
Series 2009A-1 |
07/01/2034 | 6.625% | | 5,000,000 | 5,332,300 |
Health & Educational Facilities Authority of the State of Missouri |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Mercy Health |
Series 2017C |
11/15/2036 | 4.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,574,325 |
Revenue Bonds |
Lutheran Senior Services |
Series 2011 |
02/01/2041 | 6.000% | | 650,000 | 703,554 |
Series 2014 |
02/01/2044 | 5.000% | | 2,275,000 | 2,425,195 |
Medical Research Lutheran Services |
Series 2016A |
02/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,092,900 |
Kirkwood Industrial Development Authority |
Prerefunded 05/15/20 Revenue Bonds |
Aberdeen Heights |
Series 2010A |
05/15/2039 | 8.250% | | 3,000,000 | 3,421,890 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Aberdeen Heights Project |
Series 2017 |
05/15/2042 | 5.250% | | 1,260,000 | 1,332,954 |
05/15/2050 | 5.250% | | 500,000 | 525,845 |
Missouri Development Finance Board |
Revenue Bonds |
St. Joseph Sewage System Improvements |
Series 2011 |
05/01/2031 | 5.250% | | 500,000 | 534,950 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2016A |
12/01/2041 | 4.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,226,950 |
St. Louis County Industrial Development Authority |
Refunding & Improvement Revenue Bonds |
Ranken-Jordan Project |
Series 2016 |
11/15/2036 | 4.000% | | 1,000,000 | 902,790 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors Obligated Group |
Series 2015 |
12/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,580,310 |
Revenue Bonds |
Friendship Village Sunset Hills |
Series 2012 |
09/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 1,120,000 | 1,211,190 |
09/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,134,620 |
Total | 34,147,703 |
Montana 0.3% |
City of Kalispell |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Immanuel Lutheran Corp. Project |
Series 2017 |
05/15/2052 | 5.250% | | 520,000 | 541,679 |
Montana Board of Housing |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017B-2 |
12/01/2037 | 3.375% | | 1,250,000 | 1,222,500 |
12/01/2042 | 3.500% | | 570,000 | 563,445 |
12/01/2047 | 3.600% | | 750,000 | 739,162 |
Total | 3,066,786 |
Nebraska 1.2% |
County of Douglas |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Creighton University Project |
Series 2017 |
07/01/2040 | 4.000% | | 3,500,000 | 3,664,990 |
Douglas County Hospital Authority No. 2 |
Revenue Bonds |
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital |
Series 2014 |
05/15/2044 | 5.000% | | 4,350,000 | 4,641,711 |
Douglas County Hospital Authority No. 3 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Health Facilities - Nebraska Methodist Health System |
Series 2015 |
11/01/2036 | 4.125% | | 2,000,000 | 2,057,480 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Madison County Hospital Authority No. 1 |
Prerefunded 07/01/18 Revenue Bonds |
Faith Regional Health Services Project |
Series 2008A-1 |
07/01/2033 | 6.000% | | 3,500,000 | 3,637,550 |
Total | 14,001,731 |
Nevada 0.7% |
Carson City |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center |
Series 2012 |
09/01/2033 | 5.000% | | 2,600,000 | 2,799,004 |
City of Carson City |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center |
Series 2017 |
09/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 845,000 | 933,623 |
County of Clark Department of Aviation |
Revenue Bonds |
Las Vegas-McCarran International Airport |
Series 2010A |
07/01/2034 | 5.125% | | 4,250,000 | 4,506,360 |
State of Nevada Department of Business & Industry(c) |
Revenue Bonds |
Somerset Academy |
Series 2015A |
12/15/2035 | 5.000% | | 570,000 | 584,125 |
Total | 8,823,112 |
New Hampshire 0.3% |
New Hampshire Health & Education Facilities Authority Act |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Elliot Hospital |
Series 2016 |
10/01/2038 | 5.000% | | 850,000 | 926,619 |
New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority Act(c) |
Revenue Bonds |
Hillside Village Entrance Fee |
Series 2017 |
07/01/2022 | 3.500% | | 2,000,000 | 2,008,200 |
Total | 2,934,819 |
New Jersey 3.2% |
City of Atlantic City |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Tax Appeal |
Series 2017B (AGM) |
03/01/2037 | 5.000% | | 340,000 | 380,776 |
03/01/2042 | 4.000% | | 1,250,000 | 1,276,725 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Build America Mutual Assurance Co. Tax Appeal |
Series 2017A |
03/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,110,050 |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority |
Prerefunded 06/01/20 Revenue Bonds |
MSU Student Housing Project-Provident |
Series 2010 |
06/01/2031 | 5.750% | | 1,500,000 | 1,637,115 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2015XX |
06/15/2024 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,215,600 |
Subordinated Series 2017A |
07/01/2030 | 3.375% | | 2,000,000 | 1,941,560 |
Revenue Bonds |
Provident Group-Kean Properties |
Series 2017 |
07/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 500,000 | 536,000 |
Provident Group-Rowan Properties LLC |
Series 2015 |
01/01/2048 | 5.000% | | 1,200,000 | 1,273,308 |
Series 2015WW |
06/15/2040 | 5.250% | | 375,000 | 402,416 |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017DDD |
06/15/2042 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,067,780 |
New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency(d) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017D AMT |
11/01/2037 | 4.250% | | 1,525,000 | 1,539,732 |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Transportation Program |
Series 2013AA |
06/15/2026 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,399,600 |
Series 2015AA |
06/15/2041 | 5.250% | | 5,000,000 | 5,391,950 |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017B |
01/01/2040 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,145,450 |
Series 2017E |
01/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,925,975 |
Series 2017G |
01/01/2034 | 4.000% | | 7,000,000 | 7,368,900 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
South Jersey Port Corp. |
Revenue Bonds |
Marine Terminal |
Subordinated Series 2017B AMT |
01/01/2048 | 5.000% | | 2,900,000 | 3,091,284 |
Total | 38,704,221 |
New Mexico 0.2% |
New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council |
Prerefunded 08/01/18 Revenue Bonds |
Presbyterian Healthcare Services |
Series 2008 |
08/01/2032 | 6.375% | | 1,480,000 | 1,515,461 |
08/01/2032 | 6.375% | | 685,000 | 701,412 |
Total | 2,216,873 |
New York 5.3% |
Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corp. |
Prerefunded 01/15/20 Revenue Bonds |
Barclays Center Project |
Series 2009 |
07/15/2030 | 6.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,625,475 |
County of Nassau |
Limited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2017B |
04/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,709,750 |
Glen Cove Local Economic Assistance Corp.(g) |
Revenue Bonds |
Garvies Point |
Series 2016 CABS |
01/01/2055 | 0.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,046,600 |
Housing Development Corp. |
Revenue Bonds |
Sustainable Neighborhood |
Series 2017G |
11/01/2042 | 3.600% | | 4,000,000 | 3,929,000 |
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp. |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017A |
02/15/2042 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,735,150 |
Long Island Power Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
General |
Series 2017 |
09/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,286,100 |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority(e) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2012A |
11/15/2032 | 0.000% | | 2,605,000 | 1,596,240 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017D |
11/15/2042 | 4.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,192,250 |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured |
Revenue Bonds |
Subordinated Series 2017B-1 |
08/01/2042 | 4.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,241,750 |
New York State Dormitory Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center |
Series 2017 |
07/01/2036 | 4.000% | | 500,000 | 534,800 |
Revenue Bonds |
Consolidated City University System 2nd Generation |
Series 1993A |
07/01/2018 | 5.750% | | 1,235,000 | 1,258,218 |
New York State Housing Finance Agency |
Revenue Bonds |
Affordable Housing |
Series 2017M |
11/01/2047 | 3.750% | | 3,585,000 | 3,441,815 |
New York Transportation Development Corp.(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Redevelopment |
Series 2016 AMT |
07/01/2041 | 4.000% | | 5,925,000 | 6,028,925 |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey |
Revenue Bonds |
JFK International Air Terminal |
Series 2010 |
12/01/2042 | 6.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,522,800 |
State of New York Mortgage Agency |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017-203 |
10/01/2041 | 3.500% | | 3,730,000 | 3,700,197 |
Ulster County Capital Resource Corp. |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Woodland Pond at New Paltz |
Series 2017 |
09/15/2042 | 5.250% | | 5,095,000 | 5,094,593 |
09/15/2047 | 5.250% | | 1,475,000 | 1,463,952 |
09/15/2053 | 5.250% | | 3,045,000 | 2,972,894 |
Westchester County Healthcare Corp. |
Prerefunded 11/01/20 Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien |
Series 2010C |
11/01/2037 | 6.125% | | 580,000 | 649,084 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien |
Series 2010C-2 |
11/01/2037 | 6.125% | | 70,000 | 76,654 |
Total | 64,106,247 |
North Carolina 0.4% |
North Carolina Medical Care Commission |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Southminster, Inc. |
Series 2016 |
10/01/2037 | 5.000% | | 1,800,000 | 1,939,644 |
United Methodist Retirement |
Series 2017 |
10/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 1,100,000 | 1,204,588 |
North Carolina Turnpike Authority(e) |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017C |
07/01/2032 | 0.000% | | 2,000,000 | 1,077,180 |
Total | 4,221,412 |
North Dakota 0.2% |
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency |
Revenue Bonds |
Housing Finance Program |
Series 2017 (FHA) |
07/01/2037 | 3.450% | | 1,130,000 | 1,109,547 |
07/01/2040 | 3.550% | | 1,500,000 | 1,486,215 |
Total | 2,595,762 |
Ohio 3.3% |
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority |
Asset-Backed Senior Turbo Revenue Bonds |
Series 2007A-2 |
06/01/2047 | 5.875% | | 15,000,000 | 14,512,350 |
City of Middleburg Heights |
Revenue Bonds |
Southwest General Facilities |
Series 2011 |
08/01/2036 | 5.250% | | 1,870,000 | 2,053,690 |
County of Lucas |
Prerefunded 11/01/20 Improvement Revenue Bonds |
Lutheran Homes |
Series 2010A |
11/01/2035 | 6.625% | | 5,000,000 | 5,636,450 |
Lake County Port & Economic Development Authority(c) |
Revenue Bonds |
1st Mortgage - Tapestry Wickliffe LLC |
Series 2017 |
12/01/2052 | 6.750% | | 6,000,000 | 6,293,580 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Miami University |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017 |
09/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 675,000 | 779,760 |
Ohio Housing Finance Agency |
Revenue Bonds |
Mortgage-Backed Securities Program |
Series 2017D (GNMA) |
09/01/2042 | 3.550% | | 8,145,000 | 8,118,284 |
State of Ohio |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Cleveland Clinic Health System |
Series 2017 |
01/01/2036 | 4.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,580,340 |
01/01/2043 | 4.000% | | 875,000 | 904,680 |
Total | 39,879,134 |
Oklahoma 0.2% |
Tulsa County Industrial Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Montereau, Inc. Project |
Series 2017 |
11/15/2037 | 5.250% | | 1,250,000 | 1,422,500 |
11/15/2045 | 5.250% | | 1,165,000 | 1,318,058 |
Total | 2,740,558 |
Oregon 0.8% |
Hospital Facilities Authority of Multnomah County |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Mirabella at South Waterfront |
Series 2014A |
10/01/2044 | 5.400% | | 525,000 | 562,201 |
Oregon Health & Science University |
Prerefunded 07/01/19 Revenue Bonds |
Series 2009A |
07/01/2039 | 5.750% | | 1,500,000 | 1,588,830 |
Oregon State Facilities Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Samaritan Health Services Project |
Series 2016S |
10/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 1,800,000 | 2,025,990 |
Port of Portland Airport(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017-24B AMT |
07/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,124,580 |
State of Oregon Housing & Community Services Department |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017D |
01/01/2038 | 3.450% | | 4,770,000 | 4,695,493 |
Total | 9,997,094 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Pennsylvania 8.6% |
City of Philadelphia Airport |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017B AMT |
07/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 2,250,000 | 2,530,147 |
Commonwealth Financing Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2015A |
06/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 1,950,000 | 2,200,750 |
Cumberland County Municipal Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Diakon Lutheran Ministries |
Series 2015 |
01/01/2038 | 5.000% | | 1,630,000 | 1,768,517 |
East Hempfield Township Industrial Development Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Student Service, Inc. Student Housing Project |
Series 2014 |
07/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,057,790 |
Geisinger Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Geisinger Health System |
Series 2017 |
02/15/2047 | 4.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,102,850 |
Lancaster County Hospital Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Masonic Villages of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania |
Series 2015 |
11/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 700,000 | 777,070 |
Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Albert Einstein HealthCare Network |
Series 2015 |
01/15/2045 | 5.250% | | 1,850,000 | 1,985,587 |
Northampton County General Purpose Authority |
Prerefunded 08/15/18 Revenue Bonds |
Saint Luke’s Hospital Project |
Series 2008A |
08/15/2028 | 5.375% | | 1,000,000 | 1,021,590 |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017A |
11/15/2042 | 4.000% | | 10,000,000 | 10,161,700 |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
PA Bridges Finco LP |
Series 2015 AMT |
12/31/2038 | 5.000% | | 4,125,000 | 4,581,844 |
06/30/2042 | 5.000% | | 10,000,000 | 11,084,500 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Shippensburg University |
Series 2011 |
10/01/2031 | 6.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,207,360 |
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2016-120 |
10/01/2046 | 3.500% | | 2,380,000 | 2,468,560 |
Series 2017-124B |
10/01/2042 | 3.650% | | 8,500,000 | 8,310,110 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Subordinated Series 2016A |
12/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,581,350 |
Subordinated Series 2017B-2 |
06/01/2038 | 4.000% | | 9,505,000 | 9,667,726 |
Refunding Subordinated Revenue Bonds |
Mass Transit Projects |
Series 2016A-1 |
12/01/2041 | 5.000% | | 4,800,000 | 5,289,216 |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2014C |
12/01/2044 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,803,350 |
Series 2015B |
12/01/2040 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,756,600 |
Subordinated Series 2017B-1 |
06/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,332,730 |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Thomas Jefferson University |
Series 2017 |
09/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,789,500 |
Wesley Enhanced Living |
Series 2017 |
07/01/2037 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,145,800 |
Revenue Bonds |
First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School |
Series 2014 |
06/15/2043 | 7.250% | | 750,000 | 859,050 |
Philadelphia Municipal Authority |
Prerefunded 04/01/19 Revenue Bonds |
Lease |
Series 2009 |
04/01/2034 | 6.500% | | 700,000 | 740,467 |
Pocono Mountains Industrial Park Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
St. Luke’s Hospital-Monroe Project |
Series 2015 |
08/15/2040 | 5.000% | | 1,450,000 | 1,568,813 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Quakertown General Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
USDA Loan Anticipation Notes |
Series 2017 |
07/01/2021 | 3.125% | | 2,500,000 | 2,498,750 |
State Public School Building Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Philadelphia School District |
Series 2016 |
06/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 8,000,000 | 8,676,560 |
Total | 103,968,287 |
South Carolina 0.3% |
Piedmont Municipal Power Agency |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Electric |
Series 1991 (NPFGC) |
01/01/2021 | 6.250% | | 1,000,000 | 1,121,810 |
South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
York Preparatory Academy Project |
Series 2014A |
11/01/2045 | 7.250% | | 1,315,000 | 1,407,944 |
South Carolina Public Service Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2015E |
12/01/2055 | 5.250% | | 1,085,000 | 1,211,652 |
Total | 3,741,406 |
South Dakota 1.0% |
South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Avera Health |
Series 2017 |
07/01/2042 | 4.000% | | 10,000,000 | 10,228,400 |
Sanford Obligated Group |
Series 2015 |
11/01/2045 | 5.000% | | 1,580,000 | 1,748,554 |
Total | 11,976,954 |
Tennessee 1.0% |
Chattanooga Health Educational & Housing Facility Board |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Student Housing - CDFI Phase I |
Series 2015 |
10/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 355,000 | 388,508 |
Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson County Health & Educational Facilities Board |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Lipscomb University Project |
Series 2016A |
10/01/2041 | 5.000% | | 3,370,000 | 3,704,877 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Revenue Bonds |
Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
Series 2016 |
07/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 1,200,000 | 1,320,072 |
Series 2017A |
07/01/2048 | 5.000% | | 835,000 | 921,999 |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency |
Revenue Bonds |
3rd Issue |
Series 2017 |
07/01/2042 | 3.600% | | 750,000 | 751,118 |
07/01/2047 | 3.650% | | 1,500,000 | 1,491,915 |
Series 2017-2B |
07/01/2036 | 3.700% | | 3,700,000 | 3,742,661 |
Total | 12,321,150 |
Texas 6.0% |
Bexar County Health Facilities Development Corp. |
Prerefunded 07/01/20 Revenue Bonds |
Army Retirement Residence |
Series 2010 |
07/01/2030 | 5.875% | | 155,000 | 169,930 |
Army Retirement Residence Project |
Series 2010 |
07/01/2045 | 6.200% | | 1,100,000 | 1,214,356 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Army Retirement Residence Foundation |
Series 2016 |
07/15/2031 | 4.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,038,820 |
07/15/2036 | 4.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,014,940 |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds |
Army Retirement Residence |
Series 2010 |
07/01/2030 | 5.875% | | 30,000 | 31,986 |
Capital Area Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. |
Revenue Bonds |
Roman Catholic Diocese |
Series 2005B |
04/01/2045 | 6.125% | | 550,000 | 591,118 |
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority |
Prerefunded 01/01/21 Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien |
Series 2011 |
01/01/2041 | 6.000% | | 5,580,000 | 6,252,446 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2016 |
01/01/2040 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,768,125 |
Subordinated Series 2016 |
01/01/2041 | 4.000% | | 2,295,000 | 2,315,104 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien |
Series 2015A |
01/01/2040 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,209,480 |
Central Texas Turnpike System(e) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2015B |
08/15/2037 | 0.000% | | 2,000,000 | 864,480 |
Central Texas Turnpike System |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Subordinated Series 2015C |
08/15/2042 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,758,825 |
City of Austin Airport System(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017B AMT |
11/15/2041 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,122,210 |
11/15/2046 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,118,980 |
City of Austin Electric Utility |
Prerefunded 11/15/18 Revenue Bonds |
Series 2008A |
11/15/2035 | 5.250% | | 2,000,000 | 2,060,740 |
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp. |
Prerefunded 08/15/21 Revenue Bonds |
Idea Public Schools |
Series 2011 |
08/15/2031 | 5.500% | | 1,750,000 | 1,972,775 |
Revenue Bonds |
Idea Public Schools |
Series 2012 |
08/15/2032 | 5.000% | | 580,000 | 613,698 |
08/15/2042 | 5.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,571,145 |
Series 2013 |
08/15/2033 | 6.000% | | 260,000 | 298,082 |
International Leadership |
Series 2015 |
08/15/2038 | 5.750% | | 2,015,000 | 2,157,521 |
Series 2015A |
12/01/2045 | 5.000% | | 400,000 | 431,780 |
Dallas Love Field(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017 AMT |
11/01/2033 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,133,890 |
11/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,126,580 |
Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
YMCA Greater Houston Area |
Series 2013A |
06/01/2038 | 5.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,590,495 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Harris County Health Facilities Development Corp. |
Prerefunded 12/01/18 Revenue Bonds |
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System |
Series 2008B |
12/01/2035 | 7.250% | | 2,200,000 | 2,304,720 |
Houston Higher Education Finance Corp. |
Prerefunded 05/15/21 Revenue Bonds |
Cosmos Foundation, Inc. |
Series 2011 |
05/15/2031 | 6.500% | | 270,000 | 310,214 |
05/15/2031 | 6.500% | | 230,000 | 264,256 |
Matagorda County Navigation District No. 1(b),(d) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Central Power and Light Co. |
Series 2017 AMT |
05/01/2030 | 1.750% | | 2,000,000 | 1,969,620 |
New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Texas Children’s Health System |
Series 2017A |
08/15/2040 | 4.000% | | 1,110,000 | 1,136,540 |
Revenue Bonds |
4-K Housing, Inc. Stoney Brook Project |
Series 2017 |
07/01/2042 | 4.500% | | 1,000,000 | 997,030 |
07/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,036,430 |
07/01/2052 | 4.750% | | 1,500,000 | 1,510,140 |
Cardinal Bay, Inc. - Village on the Park |
Series 2016 |
07/01/2036 | 4.250% | | 1,500,000 | 1,507,335 |
07/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 2,850,000 | 3,012,165 |
07/01/2051 | 4.750% | | 1,210,000 | 1,243,759 |
Collegiate Housing Corpus Christi |
Series 2016 |
04/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 355,000 | 370,627 |
Collegiate Housing Tarleton State University |
Series 2015 |
04/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 2,465,000 | 2,666,218 |
MRC Senior Living-Langford Project |
Series 2016 |
11/15/2036 | 5.375% | | 500,000 | 503,260 |
11/15/2046 | 5.500% | | 750,000 | 754,605 |
New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp.(c) |
Revenue Bonds |
Jubilee Academic Center Project |
Series 2017 |
08/15/2037 | 5.000% | | 530,000 | 531,903 |
North Texas Tollway Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
2nd Tier |
Series 2015A |
01/01/2038 | 5.000% | | 1,730,000 | 1,912,688 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Series 2017B (AGM) |
01/01/2037 | 4.000% | | 800,000 | 835,376 |
Series 2016A |
01/01/2039 | 4.000% | | 435,000 | 449,607 |
Pottsboro Higher Education Finance Corp. |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2016A |
08/15/2036 | 5.000% | | 385,000 | 392,634 |
Red River Health Facilities Development Corp. |
Revenue Bonds |
MRC Crossings Project |
Series 2014A |
11/15/2044 | 7.750% | | 500,000 | 577,630 |
San Juan Higher Education Finance Authority |
Prerefunded 08/15/20 Revenue Bonds |
Idea Public Schools |
Series 2010A |
08/15/2040 | 6.700% | | 800,000 | 898,232 |
Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Trinity Terrace Project |
Series 2014 |
10/01/2049 | 5.000% | | 750,000 | 800,235 |
Revenue Bonds |
Buckner Senior Living Ventana Project |
Series 2017 |
11/15/2047 | 6.750% | | 1,835,000 | 2,040,777 |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp.(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien - Blueridge Transportation |
Series 2016 AMT |
12/31/2055 | 5.000% | | 3,515,000 | 3,838,521 |
Uptown Development Authority |
Prerefunded 09/01/19 Tax Allocation Bonds |
Infrastructure Improvement Facilities |
Series 2009 |
09/01/2029 | 5.500% | | 500,000 | 530,550 |
Total | 71,822,578 |
Utah 0.3% |
Salt Lake City Corp. Airport(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017A AMT |
07/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,391,590 |
Virginia 2.3% |
Chesapeake Bay Bridge & Tunnel District |
Revenue Bonds |
1st Tier General Resolution |
Series 2016 |
07/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,369,600 |
07/01/2051 | 5.000% | | 1,800,000 | 2,009,160 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
City of Chesapeake Expressway Toll Road |
Revenue Bonds |
Transportation System |
Senior Series 2012A |
07/15/2047 | 5.000% | | 3,250,000 | 3,511,950 |
Henrico County Economic Development Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
LifeSpire of Virginia |
Series 2017C |
12/01/2037 | 5.000% | | 765,000 | 819,560 |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien-95 Express Lane |
Series 2017 AMT |
01/01/2040 | 5.000% | | 7,500,000 | 8,015,550 |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Transform 66 P3 Project |
Series 2017 AMT |
12/31/2052 | 5.000% | | 9,200,000 | 10,150,636 |
Total | 27,876,456 |
Washington 2.6% |
King County Public Hospital District No. 4 |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2015A |
12/01/2035 | 6.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,012,350 |
Port of Seattle(d) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Intermediate Lien |
Series 2017 AMT |
05/01/2037 | 5.000% | | 6,000,000 | 6,847,980 |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority |
Prerefunded 07/01/20 Revenue Bonds |
Overlake Hospital Medical Center |
Series 2010 |
07/01/2030 | 5.500% | | 3,000,000 | 3,273,660 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Virginia Mason Medical Center |
Series 2017 |
08/15/2042 | 4.000% | | 8,000,000 | 7,999,680 |
Washington Higher Education Facilities Authority |
Prerefunded 10/01/19 Revenue Bonds |
Whitworth University Project |
Series 2009 |
10/01/2040 | 5.625% | | 1,050,000 | 1,118,554 |
Washington State Housing Finance Commission(c) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Bayview Manor Homes |
Series 2016A |
07/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 1,625,000 | 1,659,629 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Nonprofit Housing-Mirabella |
Series 2012 |
10/01/2047 | 6.750% | | 3,000,000 | 3,280,890 |
Presbyterian Retirement Co. |
Series 2016 |
01/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 4,000,000 | 4,196,320 |
Skyline 1st Hill Project |
Series 2015 |
01/01/2035 | 5.750% | | 425,000 | 430,534 |
01/01/2045 | 6.000% | | 595,000 | 604,032 |
Revenue Bonds |
Heron’s Key |
Series 2015A |
07/01/2045 | 7.000% | | 200,000 | 214,656 |
Total | 30,638,285 |
West Virginia 0.1% |
West Virginia Economic Development Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Appalachian Power Co.-Amos Project |
Series 2010A |
12/01/2038 | 5.375% | | 900,000 | 972,558 |
Wisconsin 2.8% |
Public Finance Authority(d) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Celanese Project |
Series 2016C AMT |
11/01/2030 | 4.300% | | 2,000,000 | 2,051,600 |
Public Finance Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Celanese Project |
Series 2016D |
11/01/2030 | 4.050% | | 1,000,000 | 1,026,070 |
Revenue Bonds |
FFAH NC & MO Portfolio |
Series 2015 |
12/01/2045 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,116,660 |
Rose Villa Project |
Series 2014A |
11/15/2049 | 6.000% | | 1,645,000 | 1,790,796 |
Public Finance Authority(c) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Mary’s Woods at Marylhurst |
Series 2017 |
05/15/2042 | 5.250% | | 410,000 | 444,702 |
05/15/2047 | 5.250% | | 220,000 | 237,895 |
State of Wisconsin |
Prerefunded 05/01/19 Revenue Bonds |
Series 2009 |
05/01/2033 | 5.750% | | 285,000 | 300,196 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Series 2009A |
05/01/2033 | 5.750% | | 2,715,000 | 2,859,764 |
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority |
Prerefunded 02/15/19 Revenue Bonds |
ProHealth Care, Inc. Obligation Group |
Series 2009 |
02/15/2039 | 6.625% | | 5,300,000 | 5,581,589 |
Prerefunded 04/01/18 Revenue Bonds |
Riverview Hospital Association |
Series 2008 |
04/01/2038 | 5.750% | | 3,000,000 | 3,020,550 |
Prerefunded 09/01/22 Revenue Bonds |
Watertown Regional Medical Center |
Series 2012 |
09/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 2,270,000 | 2,591,205 |
Prerefunded 12/03/18 Revenue Bonds |
Medical College of Wisconsin |
Series 2008A |
12/01/2035 | 5.250% | | 3,260,000 | 3,360,865 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Saint John’s Communities, Inc. |
Series 2015B |
09/15/2045 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,059,490 |
Revenue Bonds |
Aurora Health Care, Inc. |
Series 2010A |
04/15/2039 | 5.625% | | 1,400,000 | 1,484,966 |
Beaver Dam Community Hospitals |
Series 2013A |
08/15/2028 | 5.125% | | 3,375,000 | 3,613,714 |
Tomah Memorial Hospital, Inc. |
BAN Series 2017A |
11/01/2020 | 2.650% | | 2,200,000 | 2,178,088 |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds |
Medical College of Wisconsin |
Series 2008A |
12/01/2035 | 5.250% | | 340,000 | 349,962 |
Total | 34,068,112 |
Wyoming 0.1% |
County of Laramie |
Revenue Bonds |
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Project |
Series 2012 |
05/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,083,980 |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost $1,092,157,626) | 1,130,237,154 |
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The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Municipal Short Term 1.6% |
Issue Description | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
California 0.6% |
California Pollution Control Financing Authority(c) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Republic Services, Inc. |
Series 2010A AMT |
08/01/2023 | 1.650% | | 4,000,000 | 4,000,000 |
Revenue Bonds |
Republic Services, Inc. Project |
Series 2018 AMT |
11/01/2042 | 1.550% | | 3,500,000 | 3,500,630 |
Total | 7,500,630 |
Illinois 0.4% |
State of Illinois |
Unlimited General Obligation Notes |
Series 2017A |
11/01/2018 | 2.390% | | 5,000,000 | 5,096,650 |
New York 0.6% |
Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Second Supervisory District |
Revenue Notes |
RAN Series 2017 |
06/29/2018 | 1.660% | | 7,000,000 | 7,016,310 |
Total Municipal Short Term (Cost $19,648,403) | 19,613,590 |
Money Market Funds 0.8% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
Dreyfus Tax-Exempt Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares, 0.940%(h) | 10,318,330 | 10,318,330 |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $10,317,629) | 10,318,330 |
Total Investments (Cost $1,155,468,658) | 1,193,514,074 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | 10,627,732 |
Net Assets | $1,204,141,806 |
At January 31, 2018, securities and/or cash totaling $1,325,000 were pledged as collateral.
Investments in derivatives
Short futures contracts |
Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Trading currency | Notional amount | Value/Unrealized appreciation ($) | Value/Unrealized depreciation ($) |
U.S. Long Bond | (150) | 03/2018 | USD | (22,665,234) | 770,474 | — |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Note | (1,000) | 03/2018 | USD | (122,447,770) | 2,855,906 | — |
Total | | | | | 3,626,380 | — |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) | The Fund is entitled to receive principal and interest from the guarantor after a day or a week’s notice or upon maturity. The maturity date disclosed represents the final maturity. |
(b) | Represents a variable rate demand note where the coupon rate adjusts on specified dates (generally daily or weekly) using the prevailing money market rate. |
(c) | Represents privately placed and other securities and instruments exempt from SEC registration (collectively, private placements), such as Section 4(a)(2) and Rule 144A eligible securities, which are often sold only to qualified institutional buyers. The Fund may invest in private placements determined to be liquid as well as those determined to be illiquid. Private placements may be determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Trustees. At January 31, 2018, the value of these securities amounted to $58,816,544, which represents 4.88% of net assets. |
(d) | Income from this security may be subject to alternative minimum tax. |
(e) | Zero coupon bond. |
(f) | Represents a security purchased on a when-issued basis. |
(g) | Represents a step bond where the coupon rate adjusts according to a schedule for a series of periods, typically lower for an initial period and then increasing to a higher coupon rate thereafter. |
(h) | The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at January 31, 2018. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Abbreviation Legend
AGM | Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation |
AMT | Alternative Minimum Tax |
BAN | Bond Anticipation Note |
FGIC | Financial Guaranty Insurance Corporation |
FHA | Federal Housing Authority |
GNMA | Government National Mortgage Association |
NPFGC | National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation |
VRDN | Variable Rate Demand Note |
Currency Legend
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
¦ | Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments. |
¦ | Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.). |
¦ | Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments). |
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager’s Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements (continued)
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at January 31, 2018:
| Level 1 quoted prices in active markets for identical assets ($) | Level 2 other significant observable inputs ($) | Level 3 significant unobservable inputs ($) | Total ($) |
Investments | | | | |
Floating Rate Notes | — | 33,345,000 | — | 33,345,000 |
Municipal Bonds | — | 1,130,237,154 | — | 1,130,237,154 |
Municipal Short Term | — | 19,613,590 | — | 19,613,590 |
Money Market Funds | 10,318,330 | — | — | 10,318,330 |
Total Investments | 10,318,330 | 1,183,195,744 | — | 1,193,514,074 |
Derivatives | | | | |
Asset | | | | |
Futures Contracts | 3,626,380 | — | — | 3,626,380 |
Total | 13,944,710 | 1,183,195,744 | — | 1,197,140,454 |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund’s assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security’s value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.
Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at cost | $1,155,468,658 |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value | 1,193,514,074 |
Cash | 1,299,963 |
Margin deposits on: | |
Futures contracts | 1,325,000 |
Receivable for: | |
Investments sold | 20,123 |
Capital shares sold | 6,621,355 |
Interest | 11,726,280 |
Variation margin for futures contracts | 62,500 |
Prepaid expenses | 2,829 |
Other assets | 29,249 |
Total assets | 1,214,601,373 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Investments purchased | 3,312,947 |
Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis | 1,010,016 |
Capital shares purchased | 2,423,822 |
Distributions to shareholders | 3,473,604 |
Variation margin for futures contracts | 65,625 |
Management services fees | 15,525 |
Distribution and/or service fees | 6,193 |
Transfer agent fees | 57,887 |
Compensation of board members | 66,558 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 105 |
Other expenses | 27,285 |
Total liabilities | 10,459,567 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $1,204,141,806 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 1,165,323,093 |
Undistributed net investment income | 1,012,650 |
Accumulated net realized loss | (3,865,733) |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments - unaffiliated issuers | 38,045,416 |
Futures contracts | 3,626,380 |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $1,204,141,806 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Class A | |
Net assets | $680,441,828 |
Shares outstanding | 169,590,020 |
Net asset value per share | $4.01 |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | $4.13 |
Advisor Class(b) | |
Net assets | $21,081,377 |
Shares outstanding | 5,261,750 |
Net asset value per share | $4.01 |
Class C | |
Net assets | $56,394,471 |
Shares outstanding | 14,047,666 |
Net asset value per share | $4.01 |
Institutional Class(c) | |
Net assets | $411,835,746 |
Shares outstanding | 102,846,608 |
Net asset value per share | $4.00 |
Institutional 2 Class(d) | |
Net assets | $11,928,269 |
Shares outstanding | 2,977,673 |
Net asset value per share | $4.01 |
Institutional 3 Class(e) | |
Net assets | $22,449,970 |
Shares outstanding | 5,598,606 |
Net asset value per share | $4.01 |
Class T | |
Net assets | $10,145 |
Shares outstanding | 2,532 |
Net asset value per share | $4.01 |
Maximum offering price per share(f) | $4.11 |
(a) | The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 3.00% for Class A shares. |
(b) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
(f) | The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 2.50% per transaction for Class T shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers | $12,679 |
Interest | 23,145,470 |
Total income | 23,158,149 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 2,629,093 |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | 832,497 |
Class B | 1 |
Class C | 262,742 |
Class T | 13 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 180,741 |
Advisor Class(a) | 4,440 |
Class C | 14,258 |
Institutional Class(b) | 94,106 |
Institutional 2 Class(c) | 3,415 |
Institutional 3 Class(d) | 735 |
Class T | 2 |
Compensation of board members | 17,818 |
Custodian fees | 4,328 |
Printing and postage fees | 24,252 |
Registration fees | 86,456 |
Audit fees | 16,677 |
Legal fees | 7,850 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 105 |
Other | 26,786 |
Total expenses | 4,206,315 |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | (13) |
Total net expenses | 4,206,302 |
Net investment income | 18,951,847 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 153,564 |
Futures contracts | 996,988 |
Net realized gain | 1,150,552 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | (5,879,267) |
Futures contracts | 3,626,380 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (2,252,887) |
Net realized and unrealized loss | (1,102,335) |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $17,849,512 |
(a) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(b) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Six Months Ended January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2017 (a),(b) |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $18,951,847 | $32,627,958 |
Net realized gain (loss) | 1,150,552 | (60,947) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (2,252,887) | (31,107,041) |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 17,849,512 | 1,459,970 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income | | |
Class A | (11,657,596) | (23,231,476) |
Advisor Class(c) | (308,276) | (418,915) |
Class B(d) | — | (4,785) |
Class C | (722,382) | (1,136,145) |
Institutional Class(e) | (6,519,935) | (7,314,961) |
Institutional 2 Class(f) | (206,491) | (293,815) |
Institutional 3 Class(g) | (284,553) | (466) |
Class T | (181) | (116) |
Net realized gains | | |
Class A | (1,668,616) | (1,625,869) |
Advisor Class(c) | (42,548) | (27,952) |
Class B(d) | — | (478) |
Class C | (133,996) | (94,057) |
Institutional Class(e) | (925,612) | (363,782) |
Institutional 2 Class(f) | (29,142) | (19,104) |
Institutional 3 Class(g) | (49,172) | — |
Class T | (26) | — |
Total distributions to shareholders | (22,548,526) | (34,531,921) |
Increase in net assets from capital stock activity | 208,684,097 | 214,395,889 |
Total increase in net assets | 203,985,083 | 181,323,938 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 1,000,156,723 | 818,832,785 |
Net assets at end of period | $1,204,141,806 | $1,000,156,723 |
Undistributed net investment income | $1,012,650 | $1,760,217 |
(a) | Class T shares are based on operations from April 3, 2017 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end. |
(b) | Institutional 3 Class shares are based on operations from March 1, 2017 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(d) | Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares were automatically converted to Class A shares. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(f) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(g) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2017 (a),(b) |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A | | | | |
Subscriptions (c) | 22,488,451 | 90,961,977 | 50,627,169 | 203,578,559 |
Distributions reinvested | 3,217,733 | 12,981,723 | 5,806,192 | 23,223,127 |
Redemptions | (14,307,063) | (57,859,777) | (54,792,652) | (217,361,230) |
Net increase | 11,399,121 | 46,083,923 | 1,640,709 | 9,440,456 |
Advisor Class(d) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 2,504,840 | 10,121,569 | 2,181,791 | 8,823,151 |
Distributions reinvested | 87,013 | 350,598 | 111,684 | 445,936 |
Redemptions | (506,501) | (2,045,161) | (1,234,589) | (4,926,861) |
Net increase | 2,085,352 | 8,427,006 | 1,058,886 | 4,342,226 |
Class B(e) | | | | |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 1,150 | 4,609 |
Redemptions (c) | (2,488) | (10,153) | (66,309) | (267,397) |
Net decrease | (2,488) | (10,153) | (65,159) | (262,788) |
Class C | | | | |
Subscriptions | 3,202,140 | 12,959,145 | 7,077,584 | 28,566,841 |
Distributions reinvested | 196,100 | 791,891 | 284,484 | 1,137,254 |
Redemptions | (1,369,852) | (5,542,957) | (2,249,595) | (8,951,240) |
Net increase | 2,028,388 | 8,208,079 | 5,112,473 | 20,752,855 |
Institutional Class(f) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 44,439,924 | 179,386,830 | 72,852,097 | 290,165,640 |
Distributions reinvested | 1,653,879 | 6,661,843 | 1,669,548 | 6,661,384 |
Redemptions | (16,113,726) | (65,048,114) | (30,420,456) | (120,536,269) |
Net increase | 29,980,077 | 121,000,559 | 44,101,189 | 176,290,755 |
Institutional 2 Class(g) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 833,778 | 3,366,610 | 2,141,967 | 8,563,946 |
Distributions reinvested | 58,417 | 235,410 | 78,247 | 312,477 |
Redemptions | (303,072) | (1,224,781) | (1,299,734) | (5,118,473) |
Net increase | 589,123 | 2,377,239 | 920,480 | 3,757,950 |
Institutional 3 Class(h) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 5,884,624 | 23,818,225 | 22,381 | 89,475 |
Distributions reinvested | 82,786 | 333,504 | 75 | 304 |
Redemptions | (384,955) | (1,554,285) | (6,305) | (25,344) |
Net increase | 5,582,455 | 22,597,444 | 16,151 | 64,435 |
Class T | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 2,532 | 10,000 |
Net increase | — | — | 2,532 | 10,000 |
Total net increase | 51,662,028 | 208,684,097 | 52,787,261 | 214,395,889 |
(a) | Class T shares are based on operations from April 3, 2017 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end. |
(b) | Institutional 3 Class shares are based on operations from March 1, 2017 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end. |
(c) | Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(e) | Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares were automatically converted to Class A shares. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed. |
(f) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(g) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(h) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
Year ended (except as noted) | Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Distributions from net realized gains |
Class A |
1/31/2018 (c) | $4.02 | 0.07 | (0.00) (d) | 0.07 | (0.07) | (0.01) |
7/31/2017 | $4.18 | 0.14 | (0.15) | (0.01) | (0.14) | (0.01) |
7/31/2016 | $4.02 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.33 | (0.16) | (0.01) |
7/31/2015 | $4.00 | 0.17 | 0.02 | 0.19 | (0.17) | — |
7/31/2014 | $3.83 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.34 | (0.17) | — |
7/31/2013 | $4.09 | 0.16 | (0.26) | (0.10) | (0.16) | — |
Advisor Class(i) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $4.02 | 0.07 | 0.01 (j) | 0.08 | (0.08) | (0.01) |
7/31/2017 | $4.18 | 0.15 | (0.15) | 0.00 (d) | (0.15) | (0.01) |
7/31/2016 | $4.01 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.35 | (0.17) | (0.01) |
7/31/2015 | $3.99 | 0.18 | 0.02 | 0.20 | (0.18) | — |
7/31/2014 | $3.83 | 0.18 | 0.16 | 0.34 | (0.18) | — |
7/31/2013 (k) | $4.08 | 0.06 | (0.25) | (0.19) | (0.06) | — |
Class C |
1/31/2018 (c) | $4.03 | 0.05 | (0.00) (d) | 0.05 | (0.06) | (0.01) |
7/31/2017 | $4.18 | 0.11 | (0.14) | (0.03) | (0.11) | (0.01) |
7/31/2016 | $4.02 | 0.13 | 0.17 | 0.30 | (0.13) | (0.01) |
7/31/2015 | $4.00 | 0.14 | 0.02 | 0.16 | (0.14) | — |
7/31/2014 | $3.83 | 0.14 | 0.17 | 0.31 | (0.14) | — |
7/31/2013 | $4.09 | 0.13 | (0.26) | (0.13) | (0.13) | — |
Institutional Class(l) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $4.02 | 0.07 | (0.00) (d) | 0.07 | (0.08) | (0.01) |
7/31/2017 | $4.17 | 0.15 | (0.14) | 0.01 | (0.15) | (0.01) |
7/31/2016 | $4.01 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.34 | (0.17) | (0.01) |
7/31/2015 | $3.99 | 0.18 | 0.02 | 0.20 | (0.18) | — |
7/31/2014 | $3.82 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.35 | (0.18) | — |
7/31/2013 | $4.08 | 0.17 | (0.26) | (0.09) | (0.17) | — |
Institutional 2 Class(m) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $4.02 | 0.07 | 0.01 (j) | 0.08 | (0.08) | (0.01) |
7/31/2017 | $4.17 | 0.15 | (0.14) | 0.01 | (0.15) | (0.01) |
7/31/2016 | $4.02 | 0.17 | 0.16 | 0.33 | (0.17) | (0.01) |
7/31/2015 | $3.99 | 0.18 | 0.03 | 0.21 | (0.18) | — |
7/31/2014 (n) | $3.80 | 0.12 | 0.18 | 0.30 | (0.11) | — |
Institutional 3 Class(o) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $4.03 | 0.07 | (0.00) (d) | 0.07 | (0.08) | (0.01) |
7/31/2017 (p) | $3.95 | 0.06 | 0.08 | 0.14 | (0.06) | — |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Total distributions to shareholders | Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b) | Net investment income ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
|
(0.08) | $4.01 | 1.79% | 0.81% (e) | 0.81% (e) | 3.37% (e) | 12% | $680,442 |
(0.15) | $4.02 | (0.09%) | 0.83% (f) | 0.82% (f),(g) | 3.57% | 27% | $636,647 |
(0.17) | $4.18 | 8.45% | 0.84% (f) | 0.80% (f),(g) | 3.89% | 11% | $654,691 |
(0.17) | $4.02 | 4.67% | 0.84% (f) | 0.81% (f) | 4.10% | 16% | $571,464 |
(0.17) | $4.00 | 9.02% | 0.85% (f) | 0.81% (f) | 4.35% | 22% | $542,530 |
(0.16) | $3.83 | (2.51%) | 0.84% (h) | 0.81% (h) | 4.02% | 16% | $572,179 |
|
(0.09) | $4.01 | 1.92% | 0.56% (e) | 0.56% (e) | 3.63% (e) | 12% | $21,081 |
(0.16) | $4.02 | 0.16% | 0.59% (f) | 0.57% (f),(g) | 3.83% | 27% | $12,765 |
(0.18) | $4.18 | 8.99% | 0.60% (f) | 0.55% (f),(g) | 4.07% | 11% | $8,841 |
(0.18) | $4.01 | 4.93% | 0.60% (f) | 0.56% (f) | 4.38% | 16% | $1,084 |
(0.18) | $3.99 | 9.02% | 0.60% (f) | 0.56% (f) | 4.60% | 22% | $405 |
(0.06) | $3.83 | (4.65%) | 0.58% (e),(h) | 0.57% (e),(h) | 4.38% (e) | 16% | $51 |
|
(0.07) | $4.01 | 1.15% | 1.56% (e) | 1.56% (e) | 2.61% (e) | 12% | $56,394 |
(0.12) | $4.03 | (0.59%) | 1.58% (f) | 1.58% (f),(g) | 2.82% | 27% | $48,398 |
(0.14) | $4.18 | 7.64% | 1.59% (f) | 1.55% (f),(g) | 3.12% | 11% | $28,896 |
(0.14) | $4.02 | 3.89% | 1.59% (f) | 1.56% (f) | 3.35% | 16% | $16,649 |
(0.14) | $4.00 | 8.21% | 1.60% (f) | 1.56% (f) | 3.59% | 22% | $14,086 |
(0.13) | $3.83 | (3.23%) | 1.59% (h) | 1.56% (h) | 3.27% | 16% | $15,017 |
|
(0.09) | $4.00 | 1.66% | 0.56% (e) | 0.56% (e) | 3.62% (e) | 12% | $411,836 |
(0.16) | $4.02 | 0.40% | 0.59% (f) | 0.58% (f),(g) | 3.84% | 27% | $292,664 |
(0.18) | $4.17 | 8.73% | 0.60% (f) | 0.55% (f),(g) | 4.09% | 11% | $119,993 |
(0.18) | $4.01 | 4.93% | 0.59% (f) | 0.56% (f) | 4.36% | 16% | $24,184 |
(0.18) | $3.99 | 9.30% | 0.60% (f) | 0.56% (f) | 4.63% | 22% | $10,739 |
(0.17) | $3.82 | (2.28%) | 0.59% (h) | 0.56% (h) | 4.26% | 16% | $2,336 |
|
(0.09) | $4.01 | 1.91% | 0.57% (e) | 0.57% (e) | 3.62% (e) | 12% | $11,928 |
(0.16) | $4.02 | 0.41% | 0.58% (f) | 0.58% (f) | 3.82% | 27% | $9,597 |
(0.18) | $4.17 | 8.45% | 0.57% (f) | 0.56% (f) | 4.08% | 11% | $6,129 |
(0.18) | $4.02 | 5.18% | 0.57% (f) | 0.56% (f) | 4.35% | 16% | $548 |
(0.11) | $3.99 | 8.07% | 0.58% (e),(f) | 0.55% (e),(f) | 4.62% (e) | 22% | $91 |
|
(0.09) | $4.01 | 1.68% | 0.52% (e) | 0.52% (e) | 3.67% (e) | 12% | $22,450 |
(0.06) | $4.03 | 3.66% | 0.57% (e),(h) | 0.55% (e),(h) | 3.94% (e) | 27% | $65 |
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Financial Highlights (continued)
Year ended (except as noted) | Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Distributions from net realized gains |
Class T |
1/31/2018 (c) | $4.02 | 0.07 | (0.00) (d) | 0.07 | (0.07) | (0.01) |
7/31/2017 (q) | $3.95 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.12 | (0.05) | — |
Notes to Financial Highlights |
(a) | In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios. |
(b) | Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. |
(c) | For the six months ended January 31, 2018 (unaudited). |
(d) | Rounds to zero. |
(e) | Annualized. |
(f) | Ratios include interest and fee expense related to the participation in certain inverse floater programs which is less than 0.01%. Due to an equal increase in interest income from fixed rate municipal bonds held in trust, there is no impact on the Fund’s net assets, net asset value per share, total return or net investment income. |
(g) | The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%. |
(h) | Ratios include interest and fee expense related to the participation in certain inverse floater programs. If interest and fee expense related to the participation in certain inverse floater programs had been excluded, expenses would have been lower by 0.01%. Due to an equal increase in interest income from fixed rate municipal bonds held in trust, there is no impact on the Fund’s net assets, net asset value per share, total return or net investment income |
(i) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(j) | Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio. |
(k) | Advisor Class shares commenced operations on March 19, 2013. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(l) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(m) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(n) | Institutional 2 Class shares commenced operations on December 11, 2013. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(o) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
(p) | Institutional 3 Class shares commenced operations on March 1, 2017. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(q) | Class T shares commenced operations on April 3, 2017. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Total distributions to shareholders | Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b) | Net investment income ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
|
(0.08) | $4.01 | 1.80% | 0.79% (e) | 0.79% (e) | 3.38% (e) | 12% | $10 |
(0.05) | $4.02 | 2.94% | 0.82% (e),(h) | 0.82% (e),(g),(h) | 3.56% (e) | 27% | $10 |
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Notes to Financial Statements
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Strategic Municipal Income Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust II (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. The Fund offers each of the share classes identified below.
Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.00% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 0.75% on certain investments of $500,000 or more if redeemed within 12 months after purchase.
Advisor Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares.
Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares of the Fund were no longer offered. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed without a CDSC.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within 12 months after purchase.
Institutional Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares.
Institutional 2 Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares.
Institutional 3 Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are available to institutional and certain other investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares.
Class T shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 2.50% per transaction and must be purchased through financial intermediaries that, by written agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., are specifically authorized to sell Class T shares.
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Security valuation
Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques that take into account, as applicable, factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as approved independent broker-dealer quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are not readily available or not believed to be reflective of market value may also be valued based upon a bid quote from an approved independent broker-dealer. Debt securities maturing in 60 days or less are valued primarily at amortized cost value, unless this method results in a valuation that management believes does not approximate market value.
Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon the settlement price at the close of regular trading on their principal exchanges or, in the absence of transactions, at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Derivative instruments
The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more securities, currencies, commodities, indices, or other assets or instruments. Derivatives may be used to increase investment flexibility (including to maintain cash reserves while maintaining desired exposure to certain assets), for risk management (hedging) purposes, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligations under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell or terminate, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.
A derivative instrument may suffer a marked-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform its obligations under the contract. The Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any variation margin held by the counterparty, plus any replacement costs or related amounts. With exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is reduced counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the clearinghouse or central counterparty (CCP) provides some protection in the case of clearing member default. The clearinghouse or CCP stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, additional counterparty credit risk is failure of the clearinghouse or CCP. However, credit risk still exists in exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker’s customer account. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker’s customers (including the Fund), potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivatives contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument’s payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting), including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset or netting in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.
Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the clearinghouse or CCP for exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter derivatives. For over-the-counter derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the marked-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $250,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.
Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties of over-the-counter derivatives transactions to terminate derivatives contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund’s net asset value declines by a stated percentage over a specified time period or if the Fund fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In addition to considering counterparty credit risk, the Fund would consider terminating the derivatives contracts based on whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Futures contracts
Futures contracts are exchange-traded and represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought and sold futures contracts to manage the duration and yield curve exposure of the Fund versus the benchmark and to manage exposure to movements in interest rates. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks that it may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.
Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund deposits cash or securities with the broker, known as a futures commission merchant (FCM), in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. The initial margin deposit must be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Cash deposited as initial margin is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio of Investments. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Effects of derivative transactions in the financial statements
The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; and the impact of derivative transactions over the period in the Statement of Operations, including realized and unrealized gains (losses). The derivative instrument schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.
| Asset derivatives | |
Risk exposure category | Statement of assets and liabilities location | Fair value ($) |
Interest rate risk | Net assets — unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | 3,626,380 |
The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) in the Statement of Operations for the six months ended January 31, 2018:
Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | | | | | | Futures contracts ($) |
Interest rate risk | | | | | | 996,987 |
Total | | | | | | 996,987 |
|
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | | | | | | Futures contracts ($) |
Interest rate risk | | | | | | 3,626,380 |
The following table is a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended January 31, 2018:
Derivative instrument | Average notional amounts ($)* |
Futures contracts — short | (102,103,205) |
* | Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the six months ended January 31, 2018. |
Delayed delivery securities
The Fund may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a “when-issued” or "forward commitment" basis. This may increase risk to the Fund since the other party to the transaction may fail to deliver, which could cause the Fund to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. The Fund designates cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
The Fund may place a debt security on non-accrual status and reduce related interest income when it becomes probable that the interest will not be collected and the amount of uncollectible interest can be reasonably estimated. A defaulted debt security is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectibility of interest is reasonably assured.
Corporate actions and dividend income are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its net tax-exempt and investment company taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Accounting Standards Update 2017-08 Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities
In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2017-08 Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. ASU No. 2017-08 updates the accounting standards to shorten the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities, held at a premium, to be amortized to the earliest call date. The update applies to securities with explicit, noncontingent call features that are callable at fixed prices and on preset dates. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, management is evaluating the implication of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund’s daily net assets that declines from 0.48% to 0.29% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended January 31, 2018 was 0.47% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees, who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial, are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. All amounts payable under the Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. A portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, along with other affiliated funds governed by the Board of Trustees, based on relative net assets.
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. (DST) to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of DST for services as sub-transfer agent and DST is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee for shareholder services based on the number of accounts or on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in omnibus accounts up to the lesser of the amount charged by the financial intermediary or a cap established by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.07% and 0.02%, respectively, of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
For the six months ended January 31, 2018, the Fund’s annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
| Effective rate (%) |
Class A | 0.05 |
Advisor Class | 0.05 |
Class C | 0.05 |
Institutional Class | 0.05 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.06 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.01 |
Class T | 0.04 |
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended January 31, 2018, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Under a Plan and Agreement of Distribution, the Fund pays a fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A and Class T shares and a fee at an annual rate of up to 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares. For Class B and Class C shares, of the 1.00% fee, up to 0.75% is reimbursed for distribution expenses. As a result of all Class B shares of the Fund being redeemed or converted to Class A shares, August 4, 2017 was the last day the Fund paid a distribution and shareholder services fee for Class B shares.
The amount of distribution and shareholder services expenses incurred by the Distributor and not yet reimbursed (unreimbursed expense) was approximately $220,000 for Class C shares. This amount is based on the most recent information available as of December 31, 2017, and may be recovered from future payments under the distribution plan or CDSCs. To the extent the unreimbursed expense has been fully recovered, the distribution and/or shareholder services fee is reduced.
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended January 31, 2018, if any, are listed below:
| Amount ($) |
Class A | 288,260 |
Class C | 2,897 |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:
| November 1, 2017 through November 30, 2018 | Prior to November 1, 2017 |
Class A | 0.82% | 0.83% |
Advisor Class | 0.57 | 0.58 |
Class C | 1.57 | 1.58 |
Institutional Class | 0.57 | 0.58 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.57 | 0.59 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.52 | 0.54 |
Class T | 0.82 | 0.83 |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At January 31, 2018, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal tax cost ($) | Gross unrealized appreciation ($) | Gross unrealized (depreciation) ($) | Net unrealized appreciation ($) |
1,155,469,000 | 43,262,000 | (5,217,000) | 38,045,000 |
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $318,603,775 and $130,166,795, respectively, for the six months ended January 31, 2018. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Note 6. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by Citibank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended January 31, 2018.
Note 7. Significant risks
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that the value of debt securities in the Fund’s portfolio may decline because the issuer may default and fail to pay interest or repay principal when due. Rating agencies assign credit ratings to debt securities to indicate their credit risk. Lower rated or unrated debt securities held by the Fund may present increased credit risk as compared to higher-rated debt securities.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk of losses attributable to changes in interest rates. In general, if prevailing interest rates rise, the values of debt securities tend to fall, and if interest rates fall, the values of debt securities tend to rise. Actions by governments and central banking authorities can result in increases in interest rates. Increasing interest rates may negatively affect the value of debt securities held by the Fund, resulting in a negative impact on the Fund’s performance and net asset value per share. In general, the longer the maturity or duration of a debt security, the greater its sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk associated with a lack of marketability of investments which may make it difficult to sell the investment at a desirable time or price. Changing regulatory, market or other conditions or environments (for example, the interest rate or credit environments) may adversely affect the liquidity of the Fund’s investments. The Fund may have to accept a lower selling price for the holding, sell other investments, or forego another, more appealing investment opportunity. Generally, the less liquid the market at the time the Fund sells a portfolio investment, the greater the risk of loss or decline of value to the Fund. A less liquid market can lead to an increase in Fund redemptions, which may negatively impact Fund performance and net asset value per share, including, for example, if the Fund is forced to sell securities in a down market.
Shareholder concentration risk
At January 31, 2018, affiliated shareholders of record owned 58.1% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Note 8. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Note 9. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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The Fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
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P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to
investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies. All rights reserved. Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., 225 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110-2804
© 2018 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com

SemiAnnual Report
January 31, 2018
Columbia Minnesota Tax-Exempt Fund
Not FDIC Insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
The current outlook for financial markets is clouded by two primary concerns: the high valuation of equities and the direction of interest rates. Following the U.S. presidential election, U.S. equities rallied based on the assumption that the new administration’s policies would stimulate growth quickly. Unfortunately it’s unclear whether those measures will get passed, much less passed quickly. In fixed income, uncertainty stems from the possibility that interest rates won’t rise as rapidly as expected if the administration’s proposed growth policies are not implemented.
Given this uncertainty, investors value a consistent approach more than ever. Investors want strong, repeatable risk-adjusted returns. Consistency — not surprises. As a leading global asset manager, we believe our consistent, collaborative investment approach enables us to deliver the dependable experience your portfolio demands. So, how do we strive to deliver a consistent investment experience?
Better insights
Your portfolio benefits from the investment insights uncovered by our talented investment teams around the world.
Better decisions
Our collaborative, interactive environment enables our investment teams to construct portfolios that take advantage of the best investment ideas.
Better outcomes
We aim to deliver a consistent experience, which means fewer surprises, dependable insights, and products designed to do the thing you want.
Whether you’re trying to save money to help your children go to college or for your own retirement, it’s the consistency of the return that is most essential. People who chase higher returns are usually also the first to sell when that investment goes through a bad patch. We try to combat this behavioral tendency by offering strategies that aim for a more consistent return. Our goal is for investors to panic less during periods of volatility, which can have a significant effect on their long-term results.
Nothing is more important to us than making sure those who have entrusted us to protect and grow their assets can do what matters most to them: build a nest egg, leave a legacy, and live confidently — now and throughout retirement. It’s why our talented professionals around the world work together to uncover uncommon opportunities and why our process encourages challenge and debate around our most compelling ideas to ensure better informed investment decisions, which hopefully lead to better outcomes for you.
Your success is our priority. Talk to your financial advisor about how working with Columbia Threadneedle Investments may help you position your portfolio for consistent, sustainable outcomes, no matter the market conditions.
Sincerely,
Christopher O. Petersen
President, Columbia Funds
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about a fund, visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2018 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
Investment objective
Columbia Minnesota Tax-Exempt Fund (the Fund) seeks to provide shareholders with a high level of income generally exempt from federal income tax as well as from Minnesota state and local tax.
Portfolio management
Catherine Stienstra
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2007
Anders Myhran, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2016
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended January 31, 2018) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A | Excluding sales charges | 08/18/86 | 0.25 | 3.59 | 2.71 | 4.23 |
| Including sales charges | | -2.76 | 0.43 | 2.10 | 3.92 |
Advisor Class* | 03/19/13 | 0.37 | 3.85 | 3.00 | 4.38 |
Class C | Excluding sales charges | 06/26/00 | -0.13 | 2.82 | 1.94 | 3.45 |
| Including sales charges | | -1.12 | 1.82 | 1.94 | 3.45 |
Institutional Class* | 09/27/10 | 0.37 | 4.04 | 2.96 | 4.42 |
Institutional 2 Class* | 12/11/13 | 0.36 | 3.83 | 2.93 | 4.34 |
Institutional 3 Class* | 03/01/17 | 0.21 | 3.66 | 2.72 | 4.24 |
Bloomberg Barclays Minnesota Municipal Bond Index | | -0.66 | 2.72 | 2.24 | 3.86 |
Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index | | -0.19 | 3.52 | 2.69 | 4.20 |
Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 3.00%. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. The Fund’s other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Effective November 1, 2017, Class R4, Class R5, Class Y and Class Z shares were renamed Advisor Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class and Institutional Class shares, respectively. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com or calling 800.345.6611.
* | The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information. |
The Bloomberg Barclays Minnesota Municipal Bond Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of Minnesota Investment-grade bonds with maturities of one year or more.
The Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the broad market for investment-grade, tax-exempt bonds with a maturity of at least one year.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Fund at a Glance (continued)
(Unaudited)
Quality breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2018) |
AAA rating | 3.9 |
AA rating | 41.0 |
A rating | 25.1 |
BBB rating | 10.4 |
BB rating | 2.5 |
Not rated | 17.1 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income investments (excluding Money Market Funds).
Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from highest to lowest credit quality, determined by using the middle rating of Moody’s, S&P and Fitch, after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When ratings are available from only two rating agencies, the lower rating is used. When a rating is available from only one rating agency, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by any rating agency, it is designated as “Not rated.” Credit quality ratings assigned by a rating agency are subjective opinions, not statements of fact, and are subject to change, including daily. The ratings assigned by credit rating agencies are but one of the considerations that the Investment Manager and/or Fund’s subadviser incorporates into its credit analysis process, along with such other issuer-specific factors as cash flows, capital structure and leverage ratios, ability to de-leverage (repay) through free cash flow, quality of management, market positioning and access to capital, as well as such security-specific factors as the terms of the security (e.g., interest rate and time to maturity) and the amount and type of any collateral.
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
August 1, 2017 — January 31, 2018 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | Account value at the end of the period ($) | Expenses paid during the period ($) | Fund’s annualized expense ratio (%) |
| Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual |
Class A | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,002.50 | 1,021.27 | 3.94 | 3.97 | 0.78 |
Advisor Class (formerly Class R4) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,003.70 | 1,022.53 | 2.68 | 2.70 | 0.53 |
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 998.70 | 1,017.49 | 7.71 | 7.78 | 1.53 |
Institutional Class (formerly Class Z) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,003.70 | 1,022.53 | 2.68 | 2.70 | 0.53 |
Institutional 2 Class (formerly Class R5) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,003.60 | 1,022.43 | 2.78 | 2.80 | 0.55 |
Institutional 3 Class (formerly Class Y) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,002.10 | 1,022.68 | 2.52 | 2.55 | 0.50 |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
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Portfolio of Investments
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Floating Rate Notes 3.2% |
Issue Description | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Variable Rate Demand Notes 3.2% |
City of Minneapolis/St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority(a),(b) |
Revenue Bonds |
Allina Health Systems |
VRDN Series 2009B-1 (JPMorgan Chase Bank) |
11/15/2035 | 0.960% | | 12,510,000 | 12,510,000 |
VRDN Series 2009B-2 (JPMorgan Chase Bank) |
11/15/2035 | 0.980% | | 6,850,000 | 6,850,000 |
Total | 19,360,000 |
Total Floating Rate Notes (Cost $19,360,000) | 19,360,000 |
|
Municipal Bonds 98.7% |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Airport 5.4% |
Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien |
Series 2016C |
01/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,461,100 |
Series 2011 |
01/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,175,500 |
Subordinated Series 2016B |
01/01/2022 | 5.000% | | 3,145,000 | 3,507,241 |
01/01/2023 | 5.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,411,630 |
01/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 4,695,000 | 5,428,641 |
Revenue Bonds |
Senior Series 2010A |
01/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 6,795,000 | 7,186,324 |
Senior Series 2010B |
01/01/2021 | 5.000% | | 2,175,000 | 2,310,829 |
Subordinated Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2012B |
01/01/2030 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,096,560 |
01/01/2031 | 5.000% | | 750,000 | 821,535 |
Series 2014A |
01/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,123,170 |
Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission(c) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Senior Series 2009B AMT |
01/01/2022 | 5.000% | | 2,680,000 | 2,761,070 |
Total | 33,283,600 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Assisted Living 1.8% |
City of Brooklyn Center |
Revenue Bonds |
Sanctuary Brooklyn Center Project |
Series 2016 |
11/01/2035 | 5.500% | | 3,000,000 | 3,013,620 |
City of Red Wing |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Deer Crest Project |
Series 2012A |
11/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 325,000 | 333,876 |
11/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 1,250,000 | 1,271,550 |
Dakota County Community Development Agency |
Revenue Bonds |
Sanctuary at West St. Paul Project |
Series 2015 |
08/01/2035 | 6.000% | | 4,000,000 | 3,877,960 |
St. Cloud Housing & Redevelopment Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Sanctuary St. Cloud Project |
Series 2016A |
08/01/2036 | 5.250% | | 3,000,000 | 2,691,930 |
Total | 11,188,936 |
Charter Schools 3.6% |
City of Bethel |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Spectrum High School Project |
Series 2017 |
07/01/2027 | 3.500% | | 2,000,000 | 2,003,140 |
07/01/2047 | 4.250% | | 1,000,000 | 1,015,500 |
07/01/2052 | 4.375% | | 1,500,000 | 1,526,025 |
City of Brooklyn Park |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Prairie Seeds Academy Project |
Series 2015 |
03/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,028,160 |
03/01/2039 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,029,720 |
City of Cologne |
Revenue Bonds |
Cologne Academy Charter School Project |
Series 2014A |
07/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 500,000 | 517,480 |
07/01/2045 | 5.000% | | 2,070,000 | 2,082,316 |
City of Deephaven |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Eagle Ridge Academy Project |
Series 2015 |
07/01/2050 | 5.500% | | 1,500,000 | 1,597,500 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Revenue Bonds |
Seven Hills Preparatory Academy Project |
Series 2017 |
10/01/2049 | 5.000% | | 1,700,000 | 1,697,195 |
City of Woodbury |
Revenue Bonds |
MSA Building Co. |
Series 2012A |
12/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 220,000 | 233,473 |
12/01/2043 | 5.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,569,075 |
Housing & Redevelopment Authority of The City of St. Paul |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Hope Community Academy Project |
Series 2015A |
12/01/2043 | 5.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,023,970 |
Nova Classical Academy Project |
Series 2016 |
09/01/2036 | 4.000% | | 1,000,000 | 985,780 |
St. Paul Conservatory |
Series 2013A |
03/01/2028 | 4.000% | | 200,000 | 195,128 |
03/01/2043 | 4.625% | | 1,000,000 | 971,760 |
Township of Baytown |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2016A |
08/01/2041 | 4.000% | | 750,000 | 694,928 |
08/01/2046 | 4.250% | | 1,000,000 | 950,830 |
Total | 22,121,980 |
Health Services 0.4% |
City of Center City |
Revenue Bonds |
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Project |
Series 2011 |
11/01/2041 | 5.000% | | 1,600,000 | 1,659,264 |
Series 2014 |
11/01/2044 | 5.000% | | 500,000 | 551,335 |
Total | 2,210,599 |
Higher Education 10.2% |
City of Moorhead |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Concordia College Corp. Project |
Series 2016 |
12/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 1,155,000 | 1,299,652 |
12/01/2040 | 5.000% | | 1,350,000 | 1,506,181 |
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Bethel University |
Series 2017 |
05/01/2037 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,104,270 |
05/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,188,800 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Carleton College |
Series 2017 |
03/01/2037 | 4.000% | | 500,000 | 526,855 |
03/01/2039 | 4.000% | | 500,000 | 525,255 |
03/01/2040 | 4.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,048,910 |
03/01/2047 | 4.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,594,500 |
Gustavus Adolphus College |
Series 2017 |
10/01/2041 | 4.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,109,500 |
Macalester College |
Series 2017 |
03/01/2029 | 5.000% | | 150,000 | 177,749 |
03/01/2030 | 5.000% | | 175,000 | 206,446 |
03/01/2042 | 4.000% | | 900,000 | 948,339 |
03/01/2048 | 4.000% | | 600,000 | 626,952 |
St. Olaf College |
8th Series 2015G |
12/01/2031 | 5.000% | | 740,000 | 854,863 |
12/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,152,180 |
Series 2016-8N |
10/01/2034 | 4.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,597,140 |
10/01/2035 | 4.000% | | 500,000 | 531,210 |
University of St. Thomas |
Series 2016-8-L |
04/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 750,000 | 850,897 |
04/01/2039 | 4.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,087,740 |
Series 2017A |
10/01/2035 | 4.000% | | 800,000 | 834,528 |
10/01/2037 | 4.000% | | 750,000 | 779,242 |
Revenue Bonds |
Augsburg College |
Series 2016A |
05/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 8,000,000 | 8,556,720 |
College of St. Benedict |
Series 2016-8-K |
03/01/2043 | 4.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,018,660 |
College of St. Scholastica |
Series 2010H |
12/01/2030 | 5.125% | | 870,000 | 913,622 |
12/01/2035 | 5.250% | | 1,000,000 | 1,044,480 |
Series 2011-7J |
12/01/2040 | 6.300% | | 1,800,000 | 1,908,918 |
Series 2012 |
12/01/2027 | 4.250% | | 350,000 | 366,793 |
12/01/2032 | 4.000% | | 350,000 | 351,512 |
St. Catherine University |
7th Series 2012Q |
10/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 325,000 | 362,115 |
10/01/2026 | 5.000% | | 280,000 | 309,238 |
10/01/2027 | 5.000% | | 200,000 | 220,300 |
10/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 700,000 | 769,636 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
St. Johns University |
Series 2015-8-1 |
10/01/2031 | 5.000% | | 370,000 | 420,043 |
10/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 645,000 | 731,295 |
10/01/2033 | 5.000% | | 350,000 | 395,038 |
10/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 380,000 | 427,796 |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds |
College of St. Benedict |
Series 2008 |
03/01/2023 | 4.750% | | 730,000 | 732,000 |
University of Minnesota |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2014B |
01/01/2044 | 4.000% | | 3,750,000 | 3,941,362 |
Series 2016A |
04/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,347,740 |
04/01/2033 | 5.000% | | 1,725,000 | 2,018,026 |
04/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 1,855,000 | 2,164,173 |
04/01/2037 | 5.000% | | 3,210,000 | 3,714,484 |
Series 2017A |
09/01/2038 | 5.000% | | 4,515,000 | 5,303,048 |
Total | 62,568,208 |
Hospital 15.1% |
City of Glencoe |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Glencoe Regional Health Services Project |
Series 2013 |
04/01/2023 | 4.000% | | 400,000 | 421,144 |
04/01/2024 | 4.000% | | 745,000 | 777,795 |
04/01/2026 | 4.000% | | 500,000 | 516,445 |
04/01/2031 | 4.000% | | 1,450,000 | 1,482,335 |
City of Maple Grove |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Maple Grove Hospital Corp. |
Series 2017 |
05/01/2037 | 4.000% | | 9,095,000 | 9,242,248 |
North Memorial Health Care |
Series 2015 |
09/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,110,330 |
09/01/2035 | 4.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,530,465 |
City of Minneapolis |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Fairview Health Services |
Series 2015A |
11/15/2034 | 5.000% | | 4,000,000 | 4,536,800 |
11/15/2044 | 5.000% | | 6,475,000 | 7,253,360 |
City of Minneapolis/St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Children’s Health Care Facilities |
Series 2010A |
08/15/2025 | 5.250% | | 1,000,000 | 1,077,370 |
08/15/2035 | 5.250% | | 2,275,000 | 2,443,759 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
City of Plato |
Revenue Bonds |
Glencoe Regional Health Services |
Series 2017 |
04/01/2037 | 4.000% | | 1,810,000 | 1,816,136 |
04/01/2041 | 5.000% | | 675,000 | 734,427 |
City of Rochester |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Mayo Clinic |
Series 2016B |
11/15/2036 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 6,287,500 |
Revenue Bonds |
Mayo Clinic |
Series 2011C |
11/15/2038 | 4.500% | | 2,560,000 | 2,811,802 |
Olmsted Medical Center Project |
Series 2010 |
07/01/2030 | 5.875% | | 1,950,000 | 2,109,061 |
Series 2013 |
07/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 300,000 | 342,018 |
07/01/2027 | 5.000% | | 245,000 | 274,986 |
07/01/2028 | 5.000% | | 225,000 | 251,870 |
07/01/2033 | 5.000% | | 650,000 | 715,345 |
City of Shakopee |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
St. Francis Regional Medical Center |
Series 2014 |
09/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,097,310 |
City of St. Cloud |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Centracare Health |
Series 2016A |
05/01/2037 | 4.000% | | 3,175,000 | 3,327,432 |
05/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 3,500,000 | 3,916,290 |
CentraCare Health |
Series 2016A |
05/01/2028 | 5.000% | | 1,745,000 | 2,038,474 |
CentraCare Health System |
Series 2014B |
05/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 1,400,000 | 1,623,160 |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds |
CentraCare Health System |
Series 2010 |
05/01/2030 | 5.125% | | 315,000 | 335,585 |
City of Winona |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Winona Health Obligation Group |
Series 2012 |
07/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 750,000 | 776,107 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
County of Chippewa |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Montevideo Hospital Project |
Series 2016 |
03/01/2037 | 4.000% | | 7,660,000 | 7,499,446 |
County of Kanabec Healthcare |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
FirstLight Health System |
BAN Series 2018 |
12/01/2019 | 2.750% | | 5,000,000 | 5,001,100 |
Housing & Redevelopment Authority of The City of St. Paul |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Fairview Health Services |
Series 2017 |
11/15/2043 | 4.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,125,790 |
HealthPartners Obligation Group |
Series 2015 |
07/01/2033 | 5.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,368,550 |
07/01/2035 | 4.000% | | 10,630,000 | 10,988,975 |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds |
Allina Health System |
Series 2009 |
11/15/2029 | 5.250% | | 3,450,000 | 3,677,769 |
Total | 92,511,184 |
Joint Power Authority 7.7% |
Central Minnesota Municipal Power Agency |
Revenue Bonds |
Brookings-Southeast Twin Cities Transmission Project |
Series 2012 |
01/01/2019 | 5.000% | | 1,925,000 | 1,984,482 |
01/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,613,985 |
Hutchinson Utilities Commission |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2012A |
12/01/2022 | 5.000% | | 250,000 | 284,983 |
12/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 400,000 | 448,708 |
Minnesota Municipal Power Agency |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2014 |
10/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 250,000 | 288,470 |
10/01/2033 | 5.000% | | 250,000 | 287,640 |
Series 2014A |
10/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,146,600 |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2010A |
10/01/2035 | 5.250% | | 7,000,000 | 7,562,450 |
Series 2016 |
10/01/2041 | 4.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,049,260 |
10/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 500,000 | 565,185 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Northern Municipal Power Agency |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017 |
01/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 210,000 | 239,282 |
01/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 170,000 | 193,705 |
01/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 180,000 | 204,651 |
01/01/2041 | 5.000% | | 400,000 | 452,464 |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2013A |
01/01/2030 | 5.000% | | 340,000 | 375,095 |
01/01/2031 | 5.000% | | 460,000 | 506,814 |
Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2015A |
01/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,136,170 |
01/01/2041 | 5.000% | | 2,550,000 | 2,878,108 |
01/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,249,880 |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017A |
01/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,151,860 |
Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
Capital Appreciation |
Series 1994A (NPFGC) |
01/01/2019 | 0.000% | | 5,000,000 | 4,923,700 |
01/01/2026 | 0.000% | | 10,000,000 | 8,018,500 |
Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2012A |
01/01/2029 | 5.000% | | 1,200,000 | 1,348,524 |
01/01/2030 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,121,300 |
Series 2015A |
01/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,137,670 |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2014A |
01/01/2040 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,126,660 |
01/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 4,025,000 | 4,523,094 |
Total | 46,819,240 |
Local Appropriation 4.2% |
Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No. 11 |
Certificate of Participation |
Series 2014A |
02/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 1,700,000 | 1,914,149 |
Goodhue County Education District No. 6051 |
Certificate of Participation |
Series 2014 |
02/01/2029 | 5.000% | | 1,200,000 | 1,327,368 |
02/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 1,200,000 | 1,310,856 |
02/01/2039 | 5.000% | | 1,300,000 | 1,410,526 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Northeastern Metropolitan Intermediate School District No. 916 |
Certificate of Participation |
Series 2015B |
02/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,132,130 |
02/01/2042 | 4.000% | | 5,250,000 | 5,408,392 |
Plymouth Intermediate District No. 287 |
Refunding Certificate of Participation |
Series 2016A |
05/01/2029 | 4.000% | | 500,000 | 530,990 |
05/01/2030 | 4.000% | | 450,000 | 476,091 |
05/01/2031 | 4.000% | | 450,000 | 475,492 |
St. Paul Independent School District No. 625 |
Certificate of Participation |
Series 2017C |
02/01/2028 | 5.000% | | 2,720,000 | 3,240,690 |
02/01/2029 | 5.000% | | 2,855,000 | 3,383,917 |
02/01/2030 | 5.000% | | 2,965,000 | 3,498,730 |
Worthington Independent School District No. 518 |
Certificate of Participation |
Series 2017A |
02/01/2039 | 4.000% | | 1,370,000 | 1,417,416 |
Total | 25,526,747 |
Local General Obligation 10.7% |
Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No. 11(e) |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2018A |
02/01/2039 | 4.000% | | 8,905,000 | 9,370,019 |
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Independent School District No. 191 |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
School Building |
Series 2015A |
02/01/2031 | 4.000% | | 4,820,000 | 5,178,897 |
Centennial Independent School District No. 12(d) |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2015A (School District Credit Enhancement Program) |
02/01/2032 | 0.000% | | 1,225,000 | 753,755 |
02/01/2033 | 0.000% | | 750,000 | 439,613 |
Chisago Lakes Independent School District No. 2144 |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Minnesota School District Credit Enhancement Program |
Series 2017A |
02/01/2027 | 5.000% | | 2,835,000 | 3,413,028 |
02/01/2030 | 4.000% | | 3,145,000 | 3,427,641 |
City of Willmar |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Rice Memorial Hospital Project |
Series 2012A |
02/01/2027 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,089,900 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
County of Anoka |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Capital Improvements |
Series 2008A |
02/01/2023 | 5.000% | | 500,000 | 500,000 |
County of Otter Tail(c) |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Disposal Systems-Prairie Lakes |
Series 2011 AMT |
11/01/2030 | 5.000% | | 2,010,000 | 2,195,302 |
Duluth Independent School District No. 709 |
Refunding Certificate of Participation |
Series 2016A (School District Credit Enhancement Program) |
02/01/2028 | 4.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,603,755 |
Farmington Independent School District No. 192 |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Series 2015A (School District Credit Enhancement Program) |
02/01/2026 | 5.000% | | 4,155,000 | 4,800,271 |
Hermantown Independent School District No. 700 |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
School Building |
Series 2014A |
02/01/2037 | 5.000% | | 4,740,000 | 5,382,033 |
Mahtomedi Independent School District No. 832 |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
School Building |
Series 2014A |
02/01/2030 | 5.000% | | 500,000 | 573,910 |
02/01/2031 | 5.000% | | 1,140,000 | 1,304,593 |
Monticello Independent School District No. 882 |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
School Building |
Series 2016A (School District Credit Enhancement Program) |
02/01/2030 | 4.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,080,240 |
02/01/2031 | 4.000% | | 1,735,000 | 1,867,780 |
Mountain Iron-Buhl Independent School District No. 712 |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
School Building |
Series 2016A (School District Credit Enhancement Program) |
02/01/2031 | 4.000% | | 1,605,000 | 1,713,659 |
02/01/2032 | 4.000% | | 1,775,000 | 1,884,801 |
Roseville Independent School District No. 623(e) |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
School Building |
Series 2018A |
02/01/2038 | 4.000% | | 10,000,000 | 10,493,400 |
Sartell-St. Stephen Independent School District No. 748(d) |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
School Building |
Series 2016B (School District Credit Enhancement Program) |
02/01/2032 | 0.000% | | 1,565,000 | 964,697 |
02/01/2033 | 0.000% | | 2,585,000 | 1,549,914 |
02/01/2034 | 0.000% | | 1,500,000 | 861,060 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
South Washington County Independent School District No. 833 |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
School Building |
Series 2016A |
02/01/2031 | 4.000% | | 4,000,000 | 4,270,800 |
St. Francis Independent School District No. 15(e) |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2018A |
02/01/2033 | 4.000% | | 450,000 | 467,019 |
02/01/2034 | 4.000% | | 325,000 | 336,684 |
Total | 65,522,771 |
Multi-Family 3.5% |
Anoka Housing & Redevelopment Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Woodland Park Apartments Project |
Series 2011A |
04/01/2027 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,556,375 |
Austin Housing & Redevelopment Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Chauncey & Courtyard Apartments |
Series 2010 |
01/01/2031 | 5.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,527,210 |
City of Crystal |
Revenue Bonds |
Crystal Leased Housing Association |
Series 2014 |
06/01/2031 | 5.250% | | 2,500,000 | 2,520,975 |
City of Minneapolis |
Revenue Bonds |
Housing - 1500 Nicollet Apartments Project |
Series 2017 |
05/01/2021 | 3.000% | | 6,000,000 | 5,974,620 |
City of Oak Park Heights |
Revenue Bonds |
Housing Oakgreen Commons Project |
Series 2010 |
08/01/2045 | 7.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,068,640 |
Oakgreen Commons Project Memory |
Series 2013 |
08/01/2043 | 6.500% | | 1,000,000 | 1,038,560 |
City of St. Anthony |
Revenue Bonds |
Multifamily Housing Landings Silver Lake Village |
Series 2013 |
12/01/2030 | 6.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,212,880 |
Northwest Multi-County Housing & Redevelopment Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Pooled Housing Program |
Series 2015 |
07/01/2045 | 5.500% | | 2,500,000 | 2,507,450 |
Total | 21,406,710 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Municipal Power 1.2% |
City of Rochester Electric Utility |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2015E |
12/01/2027 | 4.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,090,440 |
12/01/2028 | 4.000% | | 950,000 | 1,026,855 |
Series 2017A |
12/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 4,700,000 | 5,392,874 |
Total | 7,510,169 |
Nursing Home 2.2% |
City of Oak Park Heights |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Boutwells Landing Care Center |
Series 2013 |
08/01/2025 | 5.250% | | 1,480,000 | 1,578,006 |
City of Sauk Rapids |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home |
Series 2013 |
01/01/2039 | 5.125% | | 2,500,000 | 2,525,275 |
Dakota County Community Development Agency |
Revenue Bonds |
Ebenezer Ridges Care Center TCU Project |
Series 2014S |
09/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,052,900 |
Housing & Redevelopment Authority of The City of St. Paul |
Revenue Bonds |
Episcopal Homes Project |
Senior Series 2013 |
05/01/2038 | 5.000% | | 1,200,000 | 1,204,296 |
05/01/2048 | 5.125% | | 6,250,000 | 6,259,437 |
Total | 13,619,914 |
Other Bond Issue 0.5% |
City of Minneapolis |
Revenue Bonds |
YMCA Greater Twin Cities Project |
Series 2016 |
06/01/2027 | 4.000% | | 100,000 | 107,855 |
06/01/2028 | 4.000% | | 170,000 | 182,055 |
06/01/2029 | 4.000% | | 165,000 | 175,449 |
06/01/2030 | 4.000% | | 125,000 | 132,258 |
06/01/2031 | 4.000% | | 100,000 | 105,282 |
Housing & Redevelopment Authority of The City of St. Paul |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017A |
08/01/2032 | 3.000% | | 500,000 | 478,920 |
08/01/2033 | 3.000% | | 500,000 | 474,900 |
08/01/2034 | 3.125% | | 850,000 | 811,333 |
08/01/2035 | 3.125% | | 800,000 | 762,000 |
Total | 3,230,052 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Other Utility 1.1% |
Housing & Redevelopment Authority of The City of St. Paul |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017A |
10/01/2031 | 4.000% | | 875,000 | 914,235 |
10/01/2032 | 4.000% | | 800,000 | 832,528 |
10/01/2033 | 4.000% | | 655,000 | 678,364 |
St. Paul Port Authority(c) |
Revenue Bonds |
Energy Park Utility Co. Project |
Series 2012 AMT |
08/01/2028 | 5.450% | | 250,000 | 258,852 |
08/01/2036 | 5.700% | | 1,250,000 | 1,286,875 |
Series 2017-4 AMT |
10/01/2040 | 4.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,020,070 |
St. Paul Port Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017-3 |
10/01/2042 | 4.000% | | 1,360,000 | 1,418,698 |
Total | 6,409,622 |
Pool / Bond Bank 0.2% |
City of Minneapolis |
Limited Tax Revenue Bonds |
Supported Common Bond |
Series 2010 |
12/01/2030 | 6.250% | | 1,000,000 | 1,119,000 |
Prep School 0.4% |
County of Rice(f) |
Revenue Bonds |
Shattuck-St. Mary’s School |
Series 2015A |
08/01/2022 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,661,925 |
Refunded / Escrowed 14.0% |
City of Anoka |
Prerefunded 11/01/19 Revenue Bonds |
Homestead Anoka, Inc. Project |
Senior Series 2011B |
11/01/2034 | 6.875% | | 2,765,000 | 3,042,634 |
Series 2011A |
11/01/2040 | 7.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,099,800 |
11/01/2046 | 7.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,099,800 |
City of Minneapolis |
Prerefunded 11/15/18 Revenue Bonds |
Fairview Health Services |
Series 2008A |
11/15/2032 | 6.750% | | 5,240,000 | 5,458,246 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
City of St. Cloud |
Prerefunded 05/01/20 Revenue Bonds |
CentraCare Health System |
Series 2010 |
05/01/2030 | 5.125% | | 4,685,000 | 5,039,373 |
City of St. Louis Park |
Prerefunded 07/01/18 Revenue Bonds |
Park Nicollet Health Services |
Series 2008C |
07/01/2026 | 5.625% | | 3,000,000 | 3,053,580 |
Prerefunded 07/01/19 Revenue Bonds |
Park Nicollet Health Services |
Series 2009 |
07/01/2039 | 5.750% | | 6,400,000 | 6,779,008 |
County of Anoka |
Prerefunded 06/01/20 Revenue Bonds |
Spectrum Building Co. |
Series 2012A |
06/01/2027 | 5.000% | | 290,000 | 317,486 |
06/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 300,000 | 328,434 |
06/01/2043 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,094,780 |
Series 2014A |
06/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 1,600,000 | 1,751,648 |
Duluth Independent School District No. 709 |
Prerefunded 02/01/19 Certificate of Participation |
Series 2008B (School District Credit Enhancement Program) |
02/01/2026 | 4.750% | | 4,000,000 | 4,132,640 |
Housing & Redevelopment Authority of The City of St. Paul |
Prerefunded 02/01/19 Revenue Bonds |
Gillette Children’s Specialty |
Series 2009 |
02/01/2027 | 5.000% | | 7,445,000 | 7,702,746 |
02/01/2029 | 5.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,103,860 |
Prerefunded 08/01/18 Revenue Bonds |
Parking Facilities Project |
Series 2010A |
08/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,556,685 |
Prerefunded 09/01/21 Revenue Bonds |
Nova Classical Academy |
Series 2011A |
09/01/2042 | 6.625% | | 1,500,000 | 1,751,550 |
Prerefunded 11/15/19 Revenue Bonds |
Allina Health System |
Series 2009 |
11/15/2029 | 5.250% | | 3,550,000 | 3,781,069 |
Prerefunded 11/15/25 Revenue Bonds |
HealthEast Care System Project |
Series 2015 |
11/15/2027 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,996,325 |
11/15/2044 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,198,530 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
HealthEast Care System Project |
Series 2015 Escrowed to Maturity |
11/15/2023 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,162,520 |
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority |
Prerefunded 03/01/20 Revenue Bonds |
College of St. Benedict |
7th Series 2011M |
03/01/2031 | 5.000% | | 300,000 | 320,277 |
03/01/2036 | 5.125% | | 275,000 | 294,286 |
Prerefunded 10/01/18 Revenue Bonds |
St. John’s University |
6th Series 2008U |
10/01/2028 | 4.750% | | 1,000,000 | 1,022,110 |
Prerefunded 10/01/21 Revenue Bonds |
Hamline University |
7th Series 2011K2 |
10/01/2032 | 6.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,149,010 |
10/01/2040 | 6.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,298,020 |
Revenue Bonds |
College of St. Benedict |
Series 2008V Escrowed to Maturity |
03/01/2018 | 5.000% | | 500,000 | 501,348 |
Perham Hospital District |
Prerefunded 03/01/20 Revenue Bonds |
Perham Memorial Hospital & Home |
Series 2010 |
03/01/2040 | 6.500% | | 3,500,000 | 3,843,455 |
Territory of Guam(g) |
Prerefunded 12/01/19 Revenue Bonds |
Section 30 |
Series 2009A |
12/01/2034 | 5.750% | | 3,500,000 | 3,762,885 |
University of Minnesota |
Prerefunded 01/04/19 Revenue Bonds |
Series 2009A |
04/01/2034 | 5.125% | | 1,000,000 | 1,042,000 |
Prerefunded 12/01/20 Revenue Bonds |
Series 2011A |
12/01/2031 | 5.250% | | 5,000,000 | 5,486,900 |
Prerefunded 12/01/21 Revenue Bonds |
Series 2011D |
12/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 5,985,000 | 6,704,876 |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2011A Escrowed to Maturity |
12/01/2018 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,573,800 |
Total | 85,449,681 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Retirement Communities 4.1% |
City of Anoka |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Homestead at Anoka, Inc. Project |
Series 2017 |
11/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,535,940 |
City of Blaine |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Crest View Senior Community Project |
Series 2015 |
07/01/2050 | 6.125% | | 2,500,000 | 2,578,600 |
City of Hayward |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
St. John’s Lutheran Home |
Series 2014 |
10/01/2044 | 5.375% | | 2,000,000 | 1,992,820 |
City of Moorhead |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Evercare Senior Living LLC |
Series 2012 |
09/01/2037 | 5.125% | | 1,000,000 | 1,016,000 |
City of North Oaks |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Waverly Gardens Project |
Series 2016 |
10/01/2041 | 4.250% | | 5,000,000 | 5,025,000 |
10/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,162,520 |
City of Rochester |
Revenue Bonds |
Homestead Rochester, Inc. Project |
Series 2015 |
12/01/2049 | 5.000% | | 2,200,000 | 2,280,608 |
City of Sartell |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Country Manor Campus LLC |
Series 2017 |
09/01/2042 | 4.500% | | 2,000,000 | 2,037,380 |
09/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 875,000 | 939,715 |
City of St. Paul Park |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Presbyterian Homes Bloomington |
Series 2017 |
09/01/2036 | 4.200% | | 275,000 | 288,032 |
09/01/2037 | 4.250% | | 300,000 | 314,736 |
09/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,085,010 |
Dakota County Community Development Agency(f) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Walker Highviews Hills LLC |
Series 2016 |
08/01/2051 | 5.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,497,570 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Woodbury Housing & Redevelopment Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
St. Therese of Woodbury |
Series 2014 |
12/01/2049 | 5.250% | | 2,000,000 | 2,074,140 |
Total | 24,828,071 |
Sales Tax 0.2% |
City of St. Paul |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2014G |
11/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 1,250,000 | 1,433,675 |
Single Family 2.3% |
Minneapolis/St. Paul Housing Finance Board |
Mortgage-Backed Revenue Bonds |
City Living |
Series 2011A (GNMA) |
12/01/2027 | 4.450% | | 410,000 | 427,023 |
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Non-Ace Residential Housing |
Series 2016S (GNMA) |
07/01/2046 | 3.500% | | 2,380,000 | 2,470,844 |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2009 |
01/01/2040 | 5.100% | | 470,000 | 479,940 |
Series 2016 (GNMA / FNMA) |
02/01/2046 | 2.950% | | 6,797,207 | 6,712,378 |
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency(c) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Residential Housing |
Series 2017D (GNMA) AMT |
01/01/2030 | 3.300% | | 500,000 | 487,930 |
Residential Housing Finance |
Series 2017A AMT |
07/01/2030 | 3.200% | | 1,970,000 | 1,920,573 |
Revenue Bonds |
Residential Housing |
Series 2015E AMT |
01/01/2046 | 3.500% | | 1,510,000 | 1,569,736 |
Total | 14,068,424 |
State Appropriated 5.3% |
State of Minnesota |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Appropriation |
Series 2012B |
03/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 7,600,000 | 8,501,664 |
03/01/2028 | 5.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,344,700 |
03/01/2029 | 5.000% | | 4,250,000 | 4,733,013 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Revenue Bonds |
Appropriation |
Series 2014A |
06/01/2038 | 5.000% | | 8,880,000 | 9,985,915 |
University of Minnesota |
Revenue Bonds |
State Supported Biomed Science Research Facilities |
Series 2013 |
08/01/2038 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,657,500 |
Total | 32,222,792 |
State General Obligation 4.2% |
State of Minnesota |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2015A |
08/01/2030 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,860,950 |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Series 2015D |
08/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 5,220,000 | 6,145,349 |
Various Purpose |
Series 2013F |
10/01/2021 | 5.000% | | 7,000,000 | 7,806,470 |
Unrefunded Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2011A |
10/01/2018 | 5.000% | | 2,660,000 | 2,724,984 |
Various Purpose |
Series 2012 |
08/01/2029 | 4.000% | | 2,975,000 | 3,197,828 |
Total | 25,735,581 |
Transportation 0.4% |
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority(f),(g) |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2015 |
09/01/2033 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,111,200 |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost $591,691,498) | 603,560,081 |
Money Market Funds 0.6% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
Dreyfus Tax-Exempt Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares, 0.940%(h) | 3,659,090 | 3,659,090 |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $3,658,724) | 3,659,090 |
Total Investments (Cost: $614,710,222) | 626,579,171 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | (15,207,087) |
Net Assets | 611,372,084 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) | The Fund is entitled to receive principal and interest from the guarantor after a day or a week’s notice or upon maturity. The maturity date disclosed represents the final maturity. |
(b) | Represents a variable rate demand note where the coupon rate adjusts on specified dates (generally daily or weekly) using the prevailing money market rate. |
(c) | Income from this security may be subject to alternative minimum tax. |
(d) | Zero coupon bond. |
(e) | Represents a security purchased on a when-issued basis. |
(f) | Represents privately placed and other securities and instruments exempt from SEC registration (collectively, private placements), such as Section 4(a)(2) and Rule 144A eligible securities, which are often sold only to qualified institutional buyers. The Fund may invest in private placements determined to be liquid as well as those determined to be illiquid. Private placements may be determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Trustees. At January 31, 2018, the value of these securities amounted to $6,270,695, which represents 1.03% of net assets. |
(g) | Municipal obligations include debt obligations issued by or on behalf of territories, possessions, or sovereign nations within the territorial boundaries of the United States. At January 31, 2018, the value of these securities amounted to $5,874,085, which represents 0.96% of net assets. |
(h) | The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at January 31, 2018. |
Abbreviation Legend
AMT | Alternative Minimum Tax |
BAN | Bond Anticipation Note |
FNMA | Federal National Mortgage Association |
GNMA | Government National Mortgage Association |
NPFGC | National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation |
VRDN | Variable Rate Demand Note |
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
¦ | Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments. |
¦ | Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.). |
¦ | Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments). |
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager’s Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements (continued)
For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at January 31, 2018:
| Level 1 quoted prices in active markets for identical assets ($) | Level 2 other significant observable inputs ($) | Level 3 significant unobservable inputs ($) | Total ($) |
Investments | | | | |
Floating Rate Notes | — | 19,360,000 | — | 19,360,000 |
Municipal Bonds | — | 603,560,081 | — | 603,560,081 |
Money Market Funds | 3,659,090 | — | — | 3,659,090 |
Total Investments | 3,659,090 | 622,920,081 | — | 626,579,171 |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund’s assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security’s value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.
There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at cost | $614,710,222 |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value | 626,579,171 |
Cash | 121,930 |
Receivable for: | |
Investments sold | 75,232 |
Capital shares sold | 1,607,599 |
Interest | 7,036,907 |
Prepaid expenses | 2,239 |
Other assets | 3,644 |
Total assets | 635,426,722 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis | 20,989,624 |
Capital shares purchased | 1,486,893 |
Distributions to shareholders | 1,455,349 |
Management services fees | 7,693 |
Distribution and/or service fees | 4,821 |
Transfer agent fees | 25,746 |
Compensation of board members | 51,028 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 65 |
Other expenses | 33,419 |
Total liabilities | 24,054,638 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $611,372,084 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 599,407,922 |
Undistributed net investment income | 315,378 |
Accumulated net realized loss | (220,165) |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments - unaffiliated issuers | 11,868,949 |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $611,372,084 |
Class A | |
Net assets | $414,442,246 |
Shares outstanding | 76,603,500 |
Net asset value per share | $5.41 |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | $5.58 |
Advisor Class(b) | |
Net assets | $5,719,514 |
Shares outstanding | 1,057,663 |
Net asset value per share | $5.41 |
Class C | |
Net assets | $72,270,660 |
Shares outstanding | 13,358,044 |
Net asset value per share | $5.41 |
Institutional Class(c) | |
Net assets | $110,677,633 |
Shares outstanding | 20,473,957 |
Net asset value per share | $5.41 |
Institutional 2 Class(d) | |
Net assets | $1,611,464 |
Shares outstanding | 298,340 |
Net asset value per share | $5.40 |
Institutional 3 Class(e) | |
Net assets | $6,650,567 |
Shares outstanding | 1,228,403 |
Net asset value per share | $5.41 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
(a) | The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 3.00% for Class A shares. |
(b) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers | $34,443 |
Interest | 11,206,352 |
Total income | 11,240,795 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 1,422,744 |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | 531,775 |
Class B | 1 |
Class C | 368,461 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 107,707 |
Advisor Class(a) | 1,244 |
Class C | 18,653 |
Institutional Class(b) | 28,340 |
Institutional 2 Class(c) | 499 |
Institutional 3 Class(d) | 232 |
Compensation of board members | 13,704 |
Custodian fees | 3,062 |
Printing and postage fees | 16,800 |
Registration fees | 10,602 |
Audit fees | 16,172 |
Legal fees | 6,051 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 65 |
Other | 8,916 |
Total expenses | 2,555,028 |
Net investment income | 8,685,767 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 1,462,490 |
Net realized gain | 1,462,490 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | (9,114,644) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (9,114,644) |
Net realized and unrealized loss | (7,652,154) |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $1,033,613 |
(a) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(b) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Six Months Ended January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2017 (a) |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $8,685,767 | $17,303,405 |
Net realized gain | 1,462,490 | 1,686,277 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (9,114,644) | (20,380,102) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 1,033,613 | (1,390,420) |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income | | |
Class A | (6,160,037) | (13,487,024) |
Advisor Class(b) | (77,501) | (118,131) |
Class B(c) | — | (3,454) |
Class C | (790,665) | (1,618,427) |
Institutional Class(d) | (1,761,425) | (1,918,394) |
Institutional 2 Class(e) | (23,493) | (25,523) |
Institutional 3 Class(f) | (70,850) | (133) |
Net realized gains | | |
Class A | (1,799,523) | (149,431) |
Advisor Class(b) | (22,579) | (688) |
Class B(c) | — | (54) |
Class C | (314,080) | (23,091) |
Institutional Class(d) | (487,469) | (10,734) |
Institutional 2 Class(e) | (6,638) | (223) |
Institutional 3 Class(f) | (26,743) | — |
Total distributions to shareholders | (11,541,003) | (17,355,307) |
Increase in net assets from capital stock activity | 13,292,866 | 49,092,580 |
Total increase in net assets | 2,785,476 | 30,346,853 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 608,586,608 | 578,239,755 |
Net assets at end of period | $611,372,084 | $608,586,608 |
Undistributed net investment income | $315,378 | $513,582 |
(a) | Institutional 3 Class shares are based on operations from March 1, 2017 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end. |
(b) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(c) | Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares were automatically converted to Class A shares. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(f) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2017 (a) |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A(b) | | | | |
Subscriptions (c) | 4,315,464 | 23,701,129 | 15,150,518 | 83,238,278 |
Distributions reinvested | 1,436,951 | 7,857,924 | 2,394,324 | 13,121,376 |
Redemptions | (5,854,432) | (32,129,136) | (24,597,442) | (133,333,167) |
Net decrease | (102,017) | (570,083) | (7,052,600) | (36,973,513) |
Advisor Class(d) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 416,617 | 2,288,855 | 562,856 | 3,086,653 |
Distributions reinvested | 18,277 | 99,874 | 21,534 | 118,486 |
Redemptions | (145,800) | (799,668) | (724,101) | (3,938,032) |
Net increase (decrease) | 289,094 | 1,589,061 | (139,711) | (732,893) |
Class B(b) | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 3,515 | 19,012 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 580 | 3,194 |
Redemptions (c) | (1,812) | (9,915) | (49,668) | (273,297) |
Net decrease | (1,812) | (9,915) | (45,573) | (251,091) |
Class C | | | | |
Subscriptions | 1,204,758 | 6,620,559 | 3,323,028 | 18,326,769 |
Distributions reinvested | 197,509 | 1,079,655 | 292,429 | 1,602,720 |
Redemptions | (1,347,118) | (7,404,490) | (2,672,656) | (14,592,280) |
Net increase | 55,149 | 295,724 | 942,801 | 5,337,209 |
Institutional Class(e) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 5,167,763 | 28,378,266 | 19,135,437 | 103,639,715 |
Distributions reinvested | 398,641 | 2,178,817 | 333,891 | 1,825,397 |
Redemptions | (4,709,668) | (25,818,838) | (4,505,855) | (24,492,861) |
Net increase | 856,736 | 4,738,245 | 14,963,473 | 80,972,251 |
Institutional 2 Class(f) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 87,940 | 484,260 | 181,244 | 1,003,931 |
Distributions reinvested | 5,481 | 29,925 | 4,653 | 25,412 |
Redemptions | (5,228) | (28,578) | (55,499) | (298,726) |
Net increase | 88,193 | 485,607 | 130,398 | 730,617 |
Institutional 3 Class(g) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 1,294,678 | 7,139,380 | 1,848 | 10,000 |
Distributions reinvested | 17,835 | 97,387 | — | — |
Redemptions | (85,958) | (472,540) | — | — |
Net increase | 1,226,555 | 6,764,227 | 1,848 | 10,000 |
Total net increase | 2,411,898 | 13,292,866 | 8,800,636 | 49,092,580 |
(a) | Institutional 3 Class shares are based on operations from March 1, 2017 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end. |
(b) | Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares were automatically converted to Class A shares. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed. |
(c) | Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(f) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(g) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
Year ended (except as noted) | Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Distributions from net realized gains |
Class A |
1/31/2018 (c) | $5.50 | 0.08 | (0.07) | 0.01 | (0.08) | (0.02) |
7/31/2017 | $5.68 | 0.17 | (0.18) | (0.01) | (0.17) | (0.00) (e) |
7/31/2016 | $5.52 | 0.19 | 0.16 | 0.35 | (0.19) | — |
7/31/2015 | $5.49 | 0.20 | 0.03 | 0.23 | (0.20) | — |
7/31/2014 | $5.30 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.41 | (0.21) | (0.01) |
7/31/2013 | $5.63 | 0.20 | (0.32) | (0.12) | (0.20) | (0.01) |
Advisor Class(g) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $5.50 | 0.09 | (0.07) | 0.02 | (0.09) | (0.02) |
7/31/2017 | $5.68 | 0.18 | (0.18) | 0.00 | (0.18) | (0.00) (e) |
7/31/2016 | $5.51 | 0.20 | 0.17 | 0.37 | (0.20) | — |
7/31/2015 | $5.49 | 0.21 | 0.02 | 0.23 | (0.21) | — |
7/31/2014 | $5.29 | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.43 | (0.22) | (0.01) |
7/31/2013 (h) | $5.59 | 0.08 | (0.30) | (0.22) | (0.08) | — |
Class C |
1/31/2018 (c) | $5.50 | 0.06 | (0.07) | (0.01) | (0.06) | (0.02) |
7/31/2017 | $5.68 | 0.12 | (0.18) | (0.06) | (0.12) | (0.00) (e) |
7/31/2016 | $5.52 | 0.14 | 0.16 | 0.30 | (0.14) | — |
7/31/2015 | $5.49 | 0.15 | 0.03 | 0.18 | (0.15) | — |
7/31/2014 | $5.30 | 0.16 | 0.21 | 0.37 | (0.17) | (0.01) |
7/31/2013 | $5.63 | 0.16 | (0.33) | (0.17) | (0.15) | (0.01) |
Institutional Class(i) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $5.50 | 0.09 | (0.07) | 0.02 | (0.09) | (0.02) |
7/31/2017 | $5.68 | 0.18 | (0.18) | 0.00 | (0.18) | (0.00) (e) |
7/31/2016 | $5.52 | 0.20 | 0.16 | 0.36 | (0.20) | — |
7/31/2015 | $5.49 | 0.21 | 0.03 | 0.24 | (0.21) | — |
7/31/2014 | $5.29 | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.43 | (0.22) | (0.01) |
7/31/2013 | $5.62 | 0.21 | (0.32) | (0.11) | (0.21) | (0.01) |
Institutional 2 Class(j) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $5.49 | 0.08 | (0.06) | 0.02 | (0.09) | (0.02) |
7/31/2017 | $5.67 | 0.18 | (0.18) | 0.00 | (0.18) | (0.00) (e) |
7/31/2016 | $5.52 | 0.20 | 0.15 | 0.35 | (0.20) | — |
7/31/2015 | $5.49 | 0.21 | 0.03 | 0.24 | (0.21) | — |
7/31/2014 (k) | $5.27 | 0.14 | 0.22 | 0.36 | (0.14) | — |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Total distributions to shareholders | Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b) | Net investment income ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
|
(0.10) | $5.41 | 0.25% | 0.78% (d) | 0.78% (d) | 2.83% (d) | 9% | $414,442 |
(0.17) | $5.50 | (0.20%) | 0.79% | 0.79% (f) | 2.99% | 19% | $422,118 |
(0.19) | $5.68 | 6.38% | 0.81% | 0.81% (f) | 3.35% | 8% | $475,734 |
(0.20) | $5.52 | 4.14% | 0.82% | 0.82% (f) | 3.54% | 9% | $409,338 |
(0.22) | $5.49 | 7.82% | 0.83% | 0.83% (f) | 3.79% | 12% | $386,773 |
(0.21) | $5.30 | (2.32%) | 0.83% | 0.82% (f) | 3.57% | 14% | $396,780 |
|
(0.11) | $5.41 | 0.37% | 0.53% (d) | 0.53% (d) | 3.09% (d) | 9% | $5,720 |
(0.18) | $5.50 | 0.05% | 0.54% | 0.54% (f) | 3.24% | 19% | $4,228 |
(0.20) | $5.68 | 6.84% | 0.56% | 0.56% (f) | 3.55% | 8% | $5,156 |
(0.21) | $5.51 | 4.21% | 0.57% | 0.57% (f) | 3.79% | 9% | $861 |
(0.23) | $5.49 | 8.32% | 0.59% | 0.59% (f) | 4.05% | 12% | $247 |
(0.08) | $5.29 | (4.02%) | 0.57% (d) | 0.57% (d),(f) | 3.94% (d) | 14% | $2 |
|
(0.08) | $5.41 | (0.13%) | 1.53% (d) | 1.53% (d) | 2.08% (d) | 9% | $72,271 |
(0.12) | $5.50 | (0.95%) | 1.54% | 1.54% (f) | 2.24% | 19% | $73,206 |
(0.14) | $5.68 | 5.59% | 1.56% | 1.56% (f) | 2.58% | 8% | $70,213 |
(0.15) | $5.52 | 3.37% | 1.57% | 1.57% (f) | 2.79% | 9% | $50,570 |
(0.18) | $5.49 | 7.02% | 1.58% | 1.58% (f) | 3.04% | 12% | $42,153 |
(0.16) | $5.30 | (3.05%) | 1.58% | 1.57% (f) | 2.81% | 14% | $39,820 |
|
(0.11) | $5.41 | 0.37% | 0.53% (d) | 0.53% (d) | 3.08% (d) | 9% | $110,678 |
(0.18) | $5.50 | 0.05% | 0.55% | 0.55% (f) | 3.23% | 19% | $107,860 |
(0.20) | $5.68 | 6.65% | 0.56% | 0.56% (f) | 3.56% | 8% | $26,415 |
(0.21) | $5.52 | 4.40% | 0.57% | 0.57% (f) | 3.80% | 9% | $8,291 |
(0.23) | $5.49 | 8.29% | 0.59% | 0.59% (f) | 4.05% | 12% | $3,357 |
(0.22) | $5.29 | (2.09%) | 0.58% | 0.57% (f) | 3.82% | 14% | $2,282 |
|
(0.11) | $5.40 | 0.36% | 0.55% (d) | 0.55% (d) | 3.07% (d) | 9% | $1,611 |
(0.18) | $5.49 | 0.03% | 0.56% | 0.56% | 3.23% | 19% | $1,155 |
(0.20) | $5.67 | 6.48% | 0.55% | 0.55% | 3.55% | 8% | $453 |
(0.21) | $5.52 | 4.42% | 0.55% | 0.55% | 3.81% | 9% | $10 |
(0.14) | $5.49 | 6.86% | 0.54% (d) | 0.54% (d) | 4.07% (d) | 12% | $10 |
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Financial Highlights (continued)
Year ended (except as noted) | Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Distributions from net realized gains |
Institutional 3 Class(l) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $5.51 | 0.09 | (0.08) | 0.01 | (0.09) | (0.02) |
7/31/2017 (m) | $5.41 | 0.07 | 0.10 (n) | 0.17 | (0.07) | — |
Notes to Financial Highlights |
(a) | In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios. |
(b) | Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. |
(c) | For the six months ended January 31, 2018 (unaudited). |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | Rounds to zero. |
(f) | The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%. |
(g) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(h) | Advisor Class shares commenced operations on March 19, 2013. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(i) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(j) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(k) | Institutional 2 Class shares commenced operations on December 11, 2013. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(l) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
(m) | Institutional 3 Class shares commenced operations on March 1, 2017. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(n) | Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Total distributions to shareholders | Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b) | Net investment income ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
|
(0.11) | $5.41 | 0.21% | 0.50% (d) | 0.50% (d) | 3.18% (d) | 9% | $6,651 |
(0.07) | $5.51 | 3.20% | 0.53% (d) | 0.53% (d) | 3.17% (d) | 19% | $10 |
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Notes to Financial Statements
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Minnesota Tax-Exempt Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust II (the Trust), is a non-diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. The Fund offers each of the share classes identified below.
Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.00% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 0.75% on certain investments of $500,000 or more if redeemed within 12 months after purchase.
Advisor Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares.
Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares of the Fund were no longer offered. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed without a CDSC.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within 12 months after purchase.
Institutional Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares.
Institutional 2 Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares.
Institutional 3 Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are available to institutional and certain other investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares.
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques that take into account, as applicable, factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as approved independent broker-dealer quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are not readily available or
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
not believed to be reflective of market value may also be valued based upon a bid quote from an approved independent broker-dealer. Debt securities maturing in 60 days or less are valued primarily at amortized cost value, unless this method results in a valuation that management believes does not approximate market value.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their latest net asset value.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Delayed delivery securities
The Fund may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a “when-issued” or "forward commitment" basis. This may increase risk to the Fund since the other party to the transaction may fail to deliver, which could cause the Fund to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. The Fund designates cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.
The Fund may place a debt security on non-accrual status and reduce related interest income when it becomes probable that the interest will not be collected and the amount of uncollectible interest can be reasonably estimated. A defaulted debt security is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectibility of interest is reasonably assured.
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its net tax-exempt and investment company taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Accounting Standards Update 2017-08 Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities
In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2017-08 Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. ASU No. 2017-08 updates the accounting standards to shorten the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities, held at a premium, to be amortized to the earliest call date. The update applies to securities with explicit, noncontingent call features that are callable at fixed prices and on preset dates. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, management is evaluating the implication of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund’s daily net assets that declines from 0.47% to 0.31% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended January 31, 2018 was 0.46% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees, who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial, are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. All amounts payable under the Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. A portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, along with other affiliated funds governed by the Board of Trustees, based on relative net assets.
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. (DST) to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of DST for services as sub-transfer agent and DST is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee for shareholder services based on the number of accounts or on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in omnibus accounts up to the lesser of the amount charged by the financial intermediary or a cap established by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.07% and 0.02%, respectively, of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class.
For the six months ended January 31, 2018, the Fund’s annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
| Effective rate (%) |
Class A | 0.05 |
Advisor Class | 0.05 |
Class C | 0.05 |
Institutional Class | 0.05 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.07 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.01 |
The Fund and certain other associated investment companies have severally, but not jointly, guaranteed the performance and observance of all the terms and conditions of a lease entered into by Seligman Data Corp. (SDC), the former transfer agent, including the payment of rent by SDC (the Guaranty). SDC was the legacy Seligman funds’ former transfer agent.
The lease and the Guaranty expire in January 2019. At January 31, 2018, the Fund’s total potential future obligation over the life of the Guaranty is $12,231. The liability remaining at January 31, 2018 for non-recurring charges associated with the lease amounted to $9,379 and is recorded as a part of the payable for other expenses in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended January 31, 2018, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Under a Plan and Agreement of Distribution, the Fund pays a fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares and a fee at an annual rate of up to 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares. For Class B and Class C shares, of the 1.00% fee, up to 0.75% is reimbursed for distribution expenses. As a result of all Class B shares of the Fund being redeemed or converted to Class A shares, August 4, 2017 was the last day the Fund paid a distribution and shareholder services fee for Class B shares.
The amount of distribution and shareholder services expenses incurred by the Distributor and not yet reimbursed (unreimbursed expense) was approximately $411,000 for Class C shares. This amount is based on the most recent information available as of December 31, 2017, and may be recovered from future payments under the distribution plan or CDSCs. To the extent the unreimbursed expense has been fully recovered, the distribution and/or shareholder services fee is reduced.
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended January 31, 2018, if any, are listed below:
| Amount ($) |
Class A | 169,184 |
Class C | 3,184 |
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:
| November 1, 2017 through November 30, 2018 | Prior to November 1, 2017 |
Class A | 0.85% | 0.87% |
Advisor Class | 0.60 | 0.62 |
Class C | 1.60 | 1.62 |
Institutional Class | 0.60 | 0.62 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.62 | 0.63 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.56 | 0.58 |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
At January 31, 2018, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal tax cost ($) | Gross unrealized appreciation ($) | Gross unrealized (depreciation) ($) | Net unrealized appreciation ($) |
614,710,000 | 16,634,000 | (4,765,000) | 11,869,000 |
Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $80,115,687 and $55,408,672, respectively, for the six months ended January 31, 2018. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by Citibank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended January 31, 2018.
Note 7. Significant risks
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that the value of debt securities in the Fund’s portfolio may decline because the issuer may default and fail to pay interest or repay principal when due. Rating agencies assign credit ratings to debt securities to indicate their credit risk. Lower rated or unrated debt securities held by the Fund may present increased credit risk as compared to higher-rated debt securities.
High-yield investments risk
Securities and other debt instruments held by the Fund that are rated below investment grade (commonly called "high-yield" or "junk" bonds) and unrated debt instruments of comparable quality expose the Fund to a greater risk of loss of principal and income than a fund that invests solely or primarily in investment grade securities. In addition, these investments have greater price fluctuations, are less liquid and are more likely to experience a default than higher-rated debt instruments. High-yield debt instruments are considered to be predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer’s capacity to pay interest and repay principal.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk of losses attributable to changes in interest rates. In general, if prevailing interest rates rise, the values of debt securities tend to fall, and if interest rates fall, the values of debt securities tend to rise. Actions by governments and central banking authorities can result in increases in interest rates. Increasing interest rates may negatively affect the value of debt securities held by the Fund, resulting in a negative impact on the Fund’s performance and net asset value per share. In general, the longer the maturity or duration of a debt security, the greater its sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk associated with a lack of marketability of investments which may make it difficult to sell the investment at a desirable time or price. Changing regulatory, market or other conditions or environments (for example, the interest rate or credit environments) may adversely affect the liquidity of the Fund’s investments. The Fund may have to accept a lower selling price for the holding, sell other investments, or forego another, more appealing investment opportunity. Generally, the less liquid the market at the time the Fund sells a portfolio investment, the greater the risk of loss or decline of value to the Fund. A less liquid market can lead to an increase in Fund redemptions, which may negatively impact Fund performance and net asset value per share, including, for example, if the Fund is forced to sell securities in a down market.
Municipal securities risk
Securities issued by a particular state and its instrumentalities are subject to the risk of unfavorable developments in such state. A municipal security can be significantly affected by adverse tax, legislative, regulatory, demographic or political changes as well as changes in a particular state’s (state and its instrumentalities’) financial, economic or other condition and prospects. Because the Fund invests significantly in municipal securities issued by the State of and its political sub-divisions, the Fund will be particularly affected by any such changes in or otherwise impacting New York and its political sub-divisions.
Non-diversification risk
A non-diversified fund is permitted to invest a greater percentage of its total assets in fewer issuers than a diversified fund. The Fund may, therefore, have a greater risk of loss from a few issuers than a similar fund that invests more broadly.
Shareholder concentration risk
At January 31, 2018, affiliated shareholders of record owned 75.3% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Note 8. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 9. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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The Fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
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Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to
investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies. All rights reserved. Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., 225 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110-2804
© 2018 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com

SemiAnnual Report
January 31, 2018
Columbia Limited Duration Credit Fund
Not FDIC Insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
The current outlook for financial markets is clouded by two primary concerns: the high valuation of equities and the direction of interest rates. Following the U.S. presidential election, U.S. equities rallied based on the assumption that the new administration’s policies would stimulate growth quickly. Unfortunately it’s unclear whether those measures will get passed, much less passed quickly. In fixed income, uncertainty stems from the possibility that interest rates won’t rise as rapidly as expected if the administration’s proposed growth policies are not implemented.
Given this uncertainty, investors value a consistent approach more than ever. Investors want strong, repeatable risk-adjusted returns. Consistency — not surprises. As a leading global asset manager, we believe our consistent, collaborative investment approach enables us to deliver the dependable experience your portfolio demands. So, how do we strive to deliver a consistent investment experience?
Better insights
Your portfolio benefits from the investment insights uncovered by our talented investment teams around the world.
Better decisions
Our collaborative, interactive environment enables our investment teams to construct portfolios that take advantage of the best investment ideas.
Better outcomes
We aim to deliver a consistent experience, which means fewer surprises, dependable insights, and products designed to do the thing you want.
Whether you’re trying to save money to help your children go to college or for your own retirement, it’s the consistency of the return that is most essential. People who chase higher returns are usually also the first to sell when that investment goes through a bad patch. We try to combat this behavioral tendency by offering strategies that aim for a more consistent return. Our goal is for investors to panic less during periods of volatility, which can have a significant effect on their long-term results.
Nothing is more important to us than making sure those who have entrusted us to protect and grow their assets can do what matters most to them: build a nest egg, leave a legacy, and live confidently — now and throughout retirement. It’s why our talented professionals around the world work together to uncover uncommon opportunities and why our process encourages challenge and debate around our most compelling ideas to ensure better informed investment decisions, which hopefully lead to better outcomes for you.
Your success is our priority. Talk to your financial advisor about how working with Columbia Threadneedle Investments may help you position your portfolio for consistent, sustainable outcomes, no matter the market conditions.
Sincerely,
Christopher O. Petersen
President, Columbia Funds
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about a fund, visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2018 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
Investment objective
Columbia Limited Duration Credit Fund (the Fund) seeks to provide shareholders with a level of current income consistent with preservation of capital.
Portfolio management
Tom Murphy, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2003
Timothy Doubek, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2009
Royce Wilson, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2012
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended January 31, 2018) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A | Excluding sales charges | 06/19/03 | -0.41 | 0.92 | 1.42 | 2.86 |
| Including sales charges | | -3.44 | -2.07 | 0.81 | 2.55 |
Advisor Class* | 02/28/13 | -0.28 | 1.28 | 1.69 | 3.00 |
Class C | Excluding sales charges | 06/19/03 | -0.78 | 0.28 | 0.68 | 2.10 |
| Including sales charges | | -1.77 | -0.72 | 0.68 | 2.10 |
Institutional Class* | 09/27/10 | -0.28 | 1.29 | 1.69 | 3.05 |
Institutional 2 Class* | 11/08/12 | -0.26 | 1.32 | 1.76 | 3.04 |
Institutional 3 Class* | 03/19/13 | -0.24 | 1.37 | 1.79 | 3.05 |
Class K | 06/19/03 | -0.38 | 1.07 | 1.50 | 2.97 |
Class T | Excluding sales charges | 12/01/06 | -0.41 | 1.03 | 1.44 | 2.85 |
| Including sales charges | | -2.86 | -1.47 | 0.93 | 2.59 |
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. 1-5 Year Corporate Index | | -0.31 | 1.71 | 1.95 | 3.52 |
Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 3.00%. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. Returns for Class T shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 2.50% per transaction. The Fund’s other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Effective November 1, 2017, Class R4, Class R5, Class Y and Class Z shares were renamed Advisor Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class and Institutional Class shares, respectively. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com or calling 800.345.6611.
* | The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one share class at its inception, Class A shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information. |
The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. 1-5 Year Corporate Index includes U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable securities issued by industrial, utility, and financial companies, with maturities between 1 and 5 years.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Fund at a Glance (continued)
(Unaudited)
Portfolio breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2018) |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | 96.7 |
Money Market Funds | 0.5 |
U.S. Treasury Obligations | 2.8 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Quality breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2018) |
AAA rating | 3.1 |
AA rating | 7.3 |
A rating | 24.0 |
BBB rating | 65.5 |
Not rated | 0.1 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income investments (excluding Money Market Funds).
Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from highest to lowest credit quality, determined by using the middle rating of Moody’s, S&P and Fitch, after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When ratings are available from only two rating agencies, the lower rating is used. When a rating is available from only one rating agency, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by any rating agency, it is designated as “Not rated.” Credit quality ratings assigned by a rating agency are subjective opinions, not statements of fact, and are subject to change, including daily. The ratings assigned by credit rating agencies are but one of the considerations that the Investment Manager and/or Fund’s subadviser incorporates into its credit analysis process, along with such other issuer-specific factors as cash flows, capital structure and leverage ratios, ability to de-leverage (repay) through free cash flow, quality of management, market positioning and access to capital, as well as such security-specific factors as the terms of the security (e.g., interest rate and time to maturity) and the amount and type of any collateral.
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
August 1, 2017 — January 31, 2018 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | Account value at the end of the period ($) | Expenses paid during the period ($) | Fund’s annualized expense ratio (%) |
| Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual |
Class A | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 995.90 | 1,021.17 | 4.02 | 4.08 | 0.80 |
Advisor Class (formerly Class R4) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 997.20 | 1,022.43 | 2.77 | 2.80 | 0.55 |
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 992.20 | 1,017.39 | 7.78 | 7.88 | 1.55 |
Institutional Class (formerly Class Z) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 997.20 | 1,022.43 | 2.77 | 2.80 | 0.55 |
Institutional 2 Class (formerly Class R5) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 997.40 | 1,022.63 | 2.57 | 2.60 | 0.51 |
Institutional 3 Class (formerly Class Y) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 997.60 | 1,022.89 | 2.32 | 2.35 | 0.46 |
Class K | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 996.20 | 1,021.37 | 3.82 | 3.87 | 0.76 |
Class T | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 995.90 | 1,021.17 | 4.02 | 4.08 | 0.80 |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Corporate Bonds & Notes 96.0% |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Aerospace & Defense 3.0% |
Lockheed Martin Corp. |
11/23/2020 | 2.500% | | 9,535,000 | 9,527,077 |
Northrop Grumman Corp. |
03/15/2021 | 3.500% | | 10,595,000 | 10,810,375 |
Total | 20,337,452 |
Banking 1.0% |
Capital One Financial Corp. |
10/30/2020 | 2.400% | | 2,575,000 | 2,544,144 |
01/30/2023 | 3.200% | | 4,300,000 | 4,274,638 |
Total | 6,818,782 |
Cable and Satellite 2.3% |
Comcast Corp. |
02/15/2018 | 5.875% | | 9,734,000 | 9,748,977 |
Sky PLC(a) |
09/16/2024 | 3.750% | | 6,105,000 | 6,245,592 |
Total | 15,994,569 |
Chemicals 0.6% |
LyondellBasell Industries NV |
04/15/2019 | 5.000% | | 4,340,000 | 4,438,462 |
Diversified Manufacturing 3.0% |
Siemens Financieringsmaatschappij NV(a) |
03/16/2020 | 2.200% | | 15,420,000 | 15,323,024 |
United Technologies Corp. |
05/04/2020 | 1.900% | | 5,495,000 | 5,412,168 |
Total | 20,735,192 |
Electric 21.2% |
AEP Texas, Inc. |
10/01/2022 | 2.400% | | 12,910,000 | 12,534,112 |
American Electric Power Co., Inc. |
11/13/2020 | 2.150% | | 4,230,000 | 4,180,276 |
CMS Energy Corp. |
03/01/2024 | 3.875% | | 8,330,000 | 8,569,271 |
11/15/2025 | 3.600% | | 7,355,000 | 7,391,496 |
DTE Energy Co. |
10/01/2019 | 1.500% | | 8,075,000 | 7,924,514 |
12/01/2023 | 3.850% | | 560,000 | 576,537 |
06/01/2024 | 3.500% | | 10,760,000 | 10,825,227 |
Duke Energy Corp. |
08/15/2022 | 3.050% | | 2,300,000 | 2,298,781 |
10/15/2023 | 3.950% | | 2,950,000 | 3,053,899 |
Edison International |
09/15/2022 | 2.400% | | 5,065,000 | 4,893,094 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Emera U.S. Finance LP |
06/15/2021 | 2.700% | | 5,105,000 | 5,050,877 |
Eversource Energy |
03/15/2022 | 2.750% | | 1,440,000 | 1,425,691 |
10/01/2024 | 2.900% | | 6,525,000 | 6,350,769 |
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc. |
09/01/2018 | 1.649% | | 2,130,000 | 2,124,356 |
04/01/2019 | 2.300% | | 3,440,000 | 3,432,198 |
Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC |
06/01/2019 | 2.150% | | 6,650,000 | 6,607,393 |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
11/15/2023 | 3.850% | | 3,465,000 | 3,547,023 |
08/15/2024 | 3.400% | | 930,000 | 933,953 |
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. |
11/30/2020 | 2.250% | | 5,495,000 | 5,445,457 |
Progress Energy, Inc. |
04/01/2022 | 3.150% | | 6,922,000 | 6,926,562 |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. |
11/15/2019 | 1.600% | | 4,575,000 | 4,489,653 |
Southern Co. (The) |
07/01/2021 | 2.350% | | 7,165,000 | 7,031,165 |
07/01/2023 | 2.950% | | 4,670,000 | 4,614,114 |
WEC Energy Group, Inc. |
06/15/2020 | 2.450% | | 2,790,000 | 2,783,064 |
06/15/2025 | 3.550% | | 5,550,000 | 5,613,581 |
Wisconsin Electric Power Co. |
06/01/2025 | 3.100% | | 930,000 | 917,303 |
Xcel Energy, Inc. |
03/15/2021 | 2.400% | | 6,695,000 | 6,623,986 |
06/01/2025 | 3.300% | | 9,725,000 | 9,707,155 |
Total | 145,871,507 |
Finance Companies 1.1% |
GE Capital International Funding Co. Unlimited Co. |
11/15/2020 | 2.342% | | 7,740,000 | 7,632,569 |
Food and Beverage 14.5% |
Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc. |
02/01/2019 | 1.900% | | 14,130,000 | 14,052,356 |
General Mills, Inc. |
10/21/2019 | 2.200% | | 1,400,000 | 1,393,211 |
JM Smucker Co. (The) |
12/06/2019 | 2.200% | | 2,140,000 | 2,129,187 |
03/15/2020 | 2.500% | | 5,390,000 | 5,380,223 |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co. |
07/02/2018 | 2.000% | | 12,150,000 | 12,145,881 |
Molson Coors Brewing Co. |
03/15/2019 | 1.900% | | 9,985,000 | 9,915,434 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Mondelez International, Inc.(a) |
10/28/2019 | 1.625% | | 12,515,000 | 12,325,998 |
PepsiCo, Inc. |
05/02/2019 | 1.550% | | 4,595,000 | 4,557,583 |
Sysco Corp. |
07/15/2021 | 2.500% | | 3,380,000 | 3,343,428 |
Tyson Foods, Inc. |
08/15/2019 | 2.650% | | 8,720,000 | 8,737,318 |
Wm. Wrigley Jr., Co.(a) |
10/21/2018 | 2.400% | | 15,695,000 | 15,704,433 |
10/21/2019 | 2.900% | | 9,877,000 | 9,934,573 |
Total | 99,619,625 |
Health Care 4.6% |
Becton Dickinson and Co. |
12/15/2019 | 2.675% | | 4,974,000 | 4,970,926 |
06/05/2020 | 2.404% | | 1,855,000 | 1,834,747 |
Cardinal Health, Inc. |
06/14/2019 | 1.948% | | 3,430,000 | 3,401,802 |
06/15/2022 | 2.616% | | 3,440,000 | 3,353,491 |
Express Scripts Holding Co. |
06/15/2019 | 2.250% | | 8,035,000 | 8,000,096 |
11/30/2020 | 2.600% | | 4,380,000 | 4,349,717 |
Medtronic Global Holdings SCA |
03/28/2019 | 1.700% | | 6,040,000 | 5,998,855 |
Total | 31,909,634 |
Healthcare Insurance 2.5% |
Aetna, Inc. |
11/15/2022 | 2.750% | | 3,220,000 | 3,154,850 |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. |
07/16/2018 | 1.900% | | 13,850,000 | 13,843,920 |
Total | 16,998,770 |
Life Insurance 10.3% |
AIG Global Funding(a) |
07/02/2020 | 2.150% | | 2,180,000 | 2,150,867 |
Five Corners Funding Trust(a) |
11/15/2023 | 4.419% | | 5,085,000 | 5,401,485 |
Guardian Life Global Funding(a) |
05/08/2022 | 2.500% | | 9,300,000 | 9,114,744 |
MassMutual Global Funding II(a) |
06/22/2024 | 2.750% | | 7,515,000 | 7,344,184 |
MetLife Global Funding I(a) |
04/10/2019 | 2.300% | | 3,910,000 | 3,909,132 |
Metropolitan Life Global Funding I(a) |
06/12/2020 | 2.050% | | 8,980,000 | 8,865,379 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Nuveen Finance LLC(a) |
11/01/2019 | 2.950% | | 20,570,000 | 20,703,602 |
Peachtree Corners Funding Trust(a) |
02/15/2025 | 3.976% | | 12,875,000 | 13,137,032 |
Total | 70,626,425 |
Media and Entertainment 2.8% |
Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. |
11/15/2019 | 2.750% | | 502,000 | 501,148 |
06/15/2020 | 2.800% | | 13,643,000 | 13,575,617 |
Thomson Reuters Corp. |
10/15/2019 | 4.700% | | 4,815,000 | 4,976,302 |
Total | 19,053,067 |
Midstream 3.8% |
Enterprise Products Operating LLC |
04/15/2021 | 2.850% | | 2,240,000 | 2,241,214 |
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP |
05/01/2024 | 4.300% | | 6,460,000 | 6,687,347 |
Plains All American Pipeline LP/Finance Corp. |
11/01/2024 | 3.600% | | 11,080,000 | 10,815,820 |
Southern Natural Gas Co. LLC/Issuing Corp. |
06/15/2021 | 4.400% | | 6,293,000 | 6,558,728 |
Total | 26,303,109 |
Natural Gas 1.6% |
NiSource, Inc. |
11/17/2022 | 2.650% | | 8,305,000 | 8,141,317 |
Sempra Energy |
06/15/2024 | 3.550% | | 3,140,000 | 3,173,877 |
Total | 11,315,194 |
Pharmaceuticals 4.8% |
Allergan Funding SCS |
03/12/2018 | 2.350% | | 8,740,000 | 8,744,487 |
03/15/2025 | 3.800% | | 5,350,000 | 5,376,552 |
Amgen, Inc. |
05/22/2019 | 2.200% | | 8,970,000 | 8,945,889 |
05/11/2022 | 2.650% | | 5,530,000 | 5,452,840 |
Johnson & Johnson |
11/10/2020 | 1.950% | | 2,240,000 | 2,218,527 |
Pfizer, Inc. |
06/01/2018 | 1.200% | | 2,293,000 | 2,288,515 |
Total | 33,026,810 |
Property & Casualty 4.0% |
Alleghany Corp. |
06/27/2022 | 4.950% | | 3,439,000 | 3,665,479 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. |
08/15/2018 | 1.150% | | 5,270,000 | 5,247,555 |
CNA Financial Corp. |
05/15/2024 | 3.950% | | 11,166,000 | 11,396,868 |
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.(a) |
Subordinated |
10/15/2026 | 7.875% | | 5,670,000 | 7,185,251 |
Total | 27,495,153 |
Railroads 1.6% |
Union Pacific Corp. |
06/19/2020 | 2.250% | | 11,345,000 | 11,301,889 |
Restaurants 1.2% |
McDonald’s Corp. |
03/01/2018 | 5.350% | | 1,384,000 | 1,387,889 |
12/09/2020 | 2.750% | | 6,859,000 | 6,887,431 |
Total | 8,275,320 |
Retailers 2.8% |
CVS Health Corp. |
07/20/2018 | 1.900% | | 4,585,000 | 4,580,071 |
06/01/2021 | 2.125% | | 4,595,000 | 4,460,353 |
07/20/2022 | 3.500% | | 3,049,000 | 3,071,401 |
Walmart, Inc. |
04/11/2018 | 1.125% | | 6,880,000 | 6,872,363 |
Total | 18,984,188 |
Supermarkets 0.5% |
Kroger Co. (The) |
08/01/2022 | 2.800% | | 3,855,000 | 3,799,265 |
Technology 5.1% |
Apple, Inc. |
11/13/2019 | 1.800% | | 8,485,000 | 8,413,056 |
Broadcom Corp./Cayman Finance Ltd.(a) |
01/15/2023 | 2.650% | | 6,410,000 | 6,110,832 |
01/15/2024 | 3.625% | | 5,340,000 | 5,268,092 |
Cisco Systems, Inc. |
09/20/2019 | 1.400% | | 4,750,000 | 4,681,609 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Oracle Corp. |
01/15/2019 | 2.375% | | 10,535,000 | 10,567,016 |
Total | 35,040,605 |
Transportation Services 1.4% |
ERAC U.S.A. Finance LLC(a) |
11/15/2024 | 3.850% | | 5,223,000 | 5,319,087 |
United Parcel Service, Inc. |
04/01/2021 | 2.050% | | 4,680,000 | 4,609,950 |
Total | 9,929,037 |
Wireless 0.9% |
Rogers Communications, Inc. |
08/15/2018 | 6.800% | | 5,730,000 | 5,871,886 |
Wirelines 1.4% |
AT&T, Inc. |
02/01/2018 | 5.500% | | 9,633,000 | 9,633,919 |
Total Corporate Bonds & Notes (Cost $666,324,368) | 661,012,429 |
|
U.S. Treasury Obligations 2.8% |
| | | | |
U.S. Treasury |
11/15/2019 | 1.000% | | 18,000,000 | 17,653,392 |
07/31/2021 | 1.125% | | 1,600,000 | 1,532,714 |
Total U.S. Treasury Obligations (Cost $19,457,449) | 19,186,106 |
Money Market Funds 0.5% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 1.475%(b),(c) | 3,454,983 | 3,454,983 |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $3,454,810) | 3,454,983 |
Total Investments (Cost: $689,236,627) | 683,653,518 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | 5,076,191 |
Net Assets | 688,729,709 |
At January 31, 2018, securities and/or cash totaling $468,450 were pledged as collateral.
Investments in derivatives
Long futures contracts |
Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Trading currency | Notional amount | Value/Unrealized appreciation ($) | Value/Unrealized depreciation ($) |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Note | 1,354 | 03/2018 | USD | 155,959,691 | — | (2,343,099) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Short futures contracts |
Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Trading currency | Notional amount | Value/Unrealized appreciation ($) | Value/Unrealized depreciation ($) |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Note | (885) | 03/2018 | USD | (108,366,276) | 2,516,913 | — |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Note | (122) | 03/2018 | USD | (26,086,667) | 154,156 | — |
U.S. Treasury Ultra 10-Year Note | (57) | 03/2018 | USD | (7,522,646) | 191,979 | — |
U.S. Ultra Bond | (8) | 03/2018 | USD | (1,309,978) | 33,303 | — |
Total | | | | | 2,896,351 | — |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) | Represents privately placed and other securities and instruments exempt from SEC registration (collectively, private placements), such as Section 4(a)(2) and Rule 144A eligible securities, which are often sold only to qualified institutional buyers. The Fund may invest in private placements determined to be liquid as well as those determined to be illiquid. Private placements may be determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Trustees. At January 31, 2018, the value of these securities amounted to $154,043,307, which represents 22.37% of net assets. |
(b) | The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at January 31, 2018. |
(c) | As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended January 31, 2018 are as follows: |
Issuer | Beginning shares | Shares purchased | Shares sold | Ending shares | Realized gain (loss) — affiliated issuers ($) | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) — affiliated issuers ($) | Dividends — affiliated issuers ($) | Value — affiliated issuers at end of period ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 1.475% |
| 70,960,747 | 175,206,169 | (242,711,933) | 3,454,983 | 2,889 | (984) | 175,208 | 3,454,983 |
Currency Legend
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
¦ | Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments. |
¦ | Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.). |
¦ | Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments). |
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Certain investments that have been measured at fair value using the net asset value (NAV) per share (or its equivalent) are not categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in the table are intended to reconcile the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Portfolio of Investments. The Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund seeks to provide shareholders with maximum current income consistent with liquidity and stability of principal. Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund prices its shares with a floating NAV and no longer seeks to maintain a stable NAV.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements (continued)
Under the direction of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager’s Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at January 31, 2018:
| Level 1 quoted prices in active markets for identical assets ($) | Level 2 other significant observable inputs ($) | Level 3 significant unobservable inputs ($) | Investments measured at net asset value ($) | Total ($) |
Investments | | | | | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | — | 661,012,429 | — | — | 661,012,429 |
U.S. Treasury Obligations | 19,186,106 | — | — | — | 19,186,106 |
Money Market Funds | — | — | — | 3,454,983 | 3,454,983 |
Total Investments | 19,186,106 | 661,012,429 | — | 3,454,983 | 683,653,518 |
Derivatives | | | | | |
Asset | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | 2,896,351 | — | — | — | 2,896,351 |
Liability | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | (2,343,099) | — | — | — | (2,343,099) |
Total | 19,739,358 | 661,012,429 | — | 3,454,983 | 684,206,770 |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund’s assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security’s value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.
Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at cost | $685,781,817 |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at cost | 3,454,810 |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value | 680,198,535 |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value | 3,454,983 |
Margin deposits on: | |
Futures contracts | 468,450 |
Receivable for: | |
Capital shares sold | 1,668,190 |
Dividends | 16,387 |
Interest | 5,055,014 |
Foreign tax reclaims | 7,754 |
Variation margin for futures contracts | 71,625 |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | 612 |
Prepaid expenses | 2,441 |
Other assets | 13,916 |
Total assets | 690,957,907 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Capital shares purchased | 907,303 |
Distributions to shareholders | 969,563 |
Variation margin for futures contracts | 169,964 |
Management services fees | 8,084 |
Distribution and/or service fees | 2,406 |
Transfer agent fees | 58,846 |
Plan administration fees | 1 |
Compensation of board members | 73,338 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 79 |
Other expenses | 38,614 |
Total liabilities | 2,228,198 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $688,729,709 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 712,374,466 |
Excess of distributions over net investment income | (5,438) |
Accumulated net realized loss | (18,609,462) |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments - unaffiliated issuers | (5,583,282) |
Investments - affiliated issuers | 173 |
Futures contracts | 553,252 |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $688,729,709 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Class A | |
Net assets | $201,143,020 |
Shares outstanding | 20,601,545 |
Net asset value per share | $9.76 |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | $10.06 |
Advisor Class(b) | |
Net assets | $50,572,098 |
Shares outstanding | 5,177,965 |
Net asset value per share | $9.77 |
Class C | |
Net assets | $37,270,152 |
Shares outstanding | 3,818,493 |
Net asset value per share | $9.76 |
Institutional Class(c) | |
Net assets | $200,100,444 |
Shares outstanding | 20,481,147 |
Net asset value per share | $9.77 |
Institutional 2 Class(d) | |
Net assets | $70,821,597 |
Shares outstanding | 7,247,636 |
Net asset value per share | $9.77 |
Institutional 3 Class(e) | |
Net assets | $128,420,974 |
Shares outstanding | 13,142,464 |
Net asset value per share | $9.77 |
Class K | |
Net assets | $110,906 |
Shares outstanding | 11,331 |
Net asset value per share | $9.79 |
Class T | |
Net assets | $290,518 |
Shares outstanding | 29,698 |
Net asset value per share | $9.78 |
Maximum offering price per share(f) | $10.03 |
(a) | The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 3.00% for Class A shares. |
(b) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
(f) | The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 2.50% per transaction for Class T shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — affiliated issuers | $175,208 |
Interest | 8,091,781 |
Total income | 8,266,989 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 1,508,052 |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | 265,256 |
Class B | 1 |
Class C | 204,923 |
Class T | 455 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 121,777 |
Advisor Class(a) | 30,692 |
Class C | 23,533 |
Institutional Class(b) | 115,828 |
Institutional 2 Class(c) | 19,871 |
Institutional 3 Class(d) | 5,606 |
Class K | 34 |
Class T | 209 |
Plan administration fees | |
Class K | 140 |
Compensation of board members | 16,120 |
Custodian fees | 8,960 |
Printing and postage fees | 27,429 |
Registration fees | 70,795 |
Audit fees | 18,865 |
Legal fees | 6,410 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 79 |
Other | 10,535 |
Total expenses | 2,455,570 |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | (119,650) |
Total net expenses | 2,335,920 |
Net investment income | 5,931,069 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 1,338,285 |
Investments — affiliated issuers | 2,889 |
Futures contracts | (422,588) |
Net realized gain | 918,586 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | (9,628,688) |
Investments — affiliated issuers | (984) |
Futures contracts | 531,779 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (9,097,893) |
Net realized and unrealized loss | (8,179,307) |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | $(2,248,238) |
(a) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(b) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Six Months Ended January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2017 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $5,931,069 | $12,011,724 |
Net realized gain | 918,586 | 13,755,205 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (9,097,893) | (7,867,821) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (2,248,238) | 17,899,108 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income | | |
Class A | (1,710,255) | (4,526,312) |
Advisor Class(a) | (497,580) | (873,983) |
Class B(b) | (1) | (2,494) |
Class C | (176,646) | (346,502) |
Class I(c) | — | (1,578,833) |
Institutional Class(d) | (1,879,429) | (2,510,766) |
Institutional 2 Class(e) | (638,827) | (1,023,070) |
Institutional 3 Class(f) | (1,247,903) | (819,272) |
Class K | (928) | (1,646) |
Class T | (2,941) | (8,610) |
Total distributions to shareholders | (6,154,510) | (11,691,488) |
Decrease in net assets from capital stock activity | (6,289,117) | (53,984,402) |
Total decrease in net assets | (14,691,865) | (47,776,782) |
Net assets at beginning of period | 703,421,574 | 751,198,356 |
Net assets at end of period | $688,729,709 | $703,421,574 |
Undistributed (excess of distributions over) net investment income | $(5,438) | $218,003 |
(a) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(b) | Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares were automatically converted to Class A shares. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed. |
(c) | Effective March 27, 2017, Class I shares were redeemed or exchanged for Institutional 3 Class shares. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(f) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2017 |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A(a) | | | | |
Subscriptions (b) | 1,528,561 | 15,046,317 | 5,981,441 | 58,709,779 |
Distributions reinvested | 171,483 | 1,686,948 | 452,553 | 4,448,840 |
Redemptions | (3,008,727) | (29,608,387) | (24,136,088) | (236,657,108) |
Net decrease | (1,308,683) | (12,875,122) | (17,702,094) | (173,498,489) |
Advisor Class(c) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 495,455 | 4,876,048 | 1,943,123 | 19,079,060 |
Distributions reinvested | 50,546 | 497,409 | 88,826 | 873,773 |
Redemptions | (1,170,177) | (11,522,281) | (1,031,545) | (10,140,606) |
Net increase (decrease) | (624,176) | (6,148,824) | 1,000,404 | 9,812,227 |
Class B(a) | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 1,511 | 14,859 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 235 | 2,313 |
Redemptions (b) | (1,031) | (8,710) | (53,840) | (529,734) |
Net decrease | (1,031) | (8,710) | (52,094) | (512,562) |
Class C | | | | |
Subscriptions | 192,445 | 1,892,229 | 568,230 | 5,581,427 |
Distributions reinvested | 16,737 | 164,554 | 32,581 | 320,266 |
Redemptions | (850,073) | (8,364,631) | (1,529,287) | (15,019,961) |
Net decrease | (640,891) | (6,307,848) | (928,476) | (9,118,268) |
Class I(d) | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 2,478,894 | 24,332,959 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 146,857 | 1,442,732 |
Redemptions | — | — | (15,278,585) | (149,873,994) |
Net decrease | — | — | (12,652,834) | (124,098,303) |
Institutional Class(e) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 5,584,618 | 55,029,360 | 20,702,537 | 202,983,305 |
Distributions reinvested | 169,254 | 1,665,605 | 184,591 | 1,817,801 |
Redemptions | (5,460,690) | (53,818,269) | (9,009,077) | (88,637,421) |
Net increase | 293,182 | 2,876,696 | 11,878,051 | 116,163,685 |
Institutional 2 Class(f) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 1,645,032 | 16,198,902 | 3,624,263 | 35,600,523 |
Distributions reinvested | 64,891 | 638,654 | 103,933 | 1,022,897 |
Redemptions | (860,774) | (8,481,293) | (2,741,523) | (26,966,241) |
Net increase | 849,149 | 8,356,263 | 986,673 | 9,657,179 |
Institutional 3 Class(d),(g) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 829,573 | 8,192,190 | 12,431,285 | 122,076,354 |
Distributions reinvested | 126,778 | 1,247,805 | 83,059 | 819,094 |
Redemptions | (152,787) | (1,505,380) | (492,928) | (4,858,617) |
Net increase | 803,564 | 7,934,615 | 12,021,416 | 118,036,831 |
Class K | | | | |
Distributions reinvested | 85 | 846 | 152 | 1,499 |
Redemptions | (3) | (34) | — | — |
Net increase | 82 | 812 | 152 | 1,499 |
Class T | | | | |
Subscriptions | 1 | 2 | 1,272 | 12,488 |
Distributions reinvested | 290 | 2,860 | 860 | 8,466 |
Redemptions | (12,171) | (119,861) | (45,684) | (449,155) |
Net decrease | (11,880) | (116,999) | (43,552) | (428,201) |
Total net decrease | (640,684) | (6,289,117) | (5,492,354) | (53,984,402) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
(a) | Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares were automatically converted to Class A shares. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed. |
(b) | Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(d) | Effective March 27, 2017, Class I shares were redeemed or exchanged for Institutional 3 Class shares. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(f) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(g) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
Year ended (except as noted) | Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Distributions from net realized gains |
Class A |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.88 | 0.08 | (0.12) | (0.04) | (0.08) | — |
7/31/2017 | $9.80 | 0.15 | 0.07 | 0.22 | (0.14) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.70 | 0.22 | 0.10 | 0.32 | (0.22) | — |
7/31/2015 | $9.99 | 0.19 | (0.28) | (0.09) | (0.19) | (0.01) |
7/31/2014 | $10.04 | 0.16 | 0.11 | 0.27 | (0.22) | (0.10) |
7/31/2013 | $10.15 | 0.16 | 0.05 | 0.21 | (0.16) | (0.16) |
Advisor Class(f) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.89 | 0.09 | (0.12) | (0.03) | (0.09) | — |
7/31/2017 | $9.80 | 0.17 | 0.09 | 0.26 | (0.17) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.70 | 0.24 | 0.11 | 0.35 | (0.25) | — |
7/31/2015 | $9.99 | 0.22 | (0.29) | (0.07) | (0.21) | (0.01) |
7/31/2014 | $10.04 | 0.18 | 0.12 | 0.30 | (0.25) | (0.10) |
7/31/2013 (g) | $10.12 | 0.07 | (0.08) (h) | (0.01) | (0.07) | — |
Class C |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.88 | 0.04 | (0.12) | (0.08) | (0.04) | — |
7/31/2017 | $9.80 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.15 | (0.07) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.69 | 0.15 | 0.11 | 0.26 | (0.15) | — |
7/31/2015 | $9.99 | 0.12 | (0.30) | (0.18) | (0.11) | (0.01) |
7/31/2014 | $10.04 | 0.08 | 0.12 | 0.20 | (0.15) | (0.10) |
7/31/2013 | $10.14 | 0.08 | 0.07 | 0.15 | (0.09) | (0.16) |
Institutional Class(i) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.89 | 0.09 | (0.12) | (0.03) | (0.09) | — |
7/31/2017 | $9.80 | 0.17 | 0.09 | 0.26 | (0.17) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.70 | 0.24 | 0.11 | 0.35 | (0.25) | — |
7/31/2015 | $9.99 | 0.21 | (0.28) | (0.07) | (0.21) | (0.01) |
7/31/2014 | $10.05 | 0.18 | 0.11 | 0.29 | (0.25) | (0.10) |
7/31/2013 | $10.15 | 0.18 | 0.07 | 0.25 | (0.19) | (0.16) |
Institutional 2 Class(j) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.89 | 0.09 | (0.12) | (0.03) | (0.09) | — |
7/31/2017 | $9.81 | 0.18 | 0.07 | 0.25 | (0.17) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.71 | 0.25 | 0.10 | 0.35 | (0.25) | — |
7/31/2015 | $10.00 | 0.22 | (0.28) | (0.06) | (0.22) | (0.01) |
7/31/2014 | $10.05 | 0.18 | 0.13 | 0.31 | (0.26) | (0.10) |
7/31/2013 (k) | $10.30 | 0.14 | (0.10) (h) | 0.04 | (0.13) | (0.16) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Total distributions to shareholders | Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b) | Net investment income ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
|
(0.08) | $9.76 | (0.41%) | 0.84% (d) | 0.80% (d) | 1.55% (d) | 36% | $201,143 |
(0.14) | $9.88 | 2.28% | 0.83% | 0.81% (e) | 1.47% | 119% | $216,524 |
(0.22) | $9.80 | 3.43% | 0.89% | 0.83% (e) | 2.29% | 49% | $388,216 |
(0.20) | $9.70 | (0.96%) | 0.86% | 0.83% (e) | 1.92% | 68% | $538,661 |
(0.32) | $9.99 | 2.78% | 0.87% | 0.84% (e) | 1.55% | 93% | $631,359 |
(0.32) | $10.04 | 2.11% | 0.86% | 0.85% (e) | 1.56% | 87% | $645,559 |
|
(0.09) | $9.77 | (0.28%) | 0.59% (d) | 0.55% (d) | 1.80% (d) | 36% | $50,572 |
(0.17) | $9.89 | 2.65% | 0.59% | 0.56% (e) | 1.74% | 119% | $57,357 |
(0.25) | $9.80 | 3.68% | 0.64% | 0.58% (e) | 2.53% | 49% | $47,065 |
(0.22) | $9.70 | (0.71%) | 0.61% | 0.58% (e) | 2.27% | 68% | $48,659 |
(0.35) | $9.99 | 3.04% | 0.62% | 0.59% (e) | 1.80% | 93% | $6,000 |
(0.07) | $10.04 | (0.07%) | 0.62% (d) | 0.60% (d),(e) | 1.76% (d) | 87% | $2,270 |
|
(0.04) | $9.76 | (0.78%) | 1.59% (d) | 1.55% (d) | 0.80% (d) | 36% | $37,270 |
(0.07) | $9.88 | 1.53% | 1.58% | 1.56% (e) | 0.74% | 119% | $44,055 |
(0.15) | $9.80 | 2.76% | 1.65% | 1.58% (e) | 1.54% | 49% | $52,777 |
(0.12) | $9.69 | (1.80%) | 1.61% | 1.58% (e) | 1.17% | 68% | $66,931 |
(0.25) | $9.99 | 2.01% | 1.62% | 1.59% (e) | 0.81% | 93% | $79,115 |
(0.25) | $10.04 | 1.45% | 1.61% | 1.60% (e) | 0.81% | 87% | $91,079 |
|
(0.09) | $9.77 | (0.28%) | 0.59% (d) | 0.55% (d) | 1.80% (d) | 36% | $200,100 |
(0.17) | $9.89 | 2.65% | 0.59% | 0.56% (e) | 1.78% | 119% | $199,635 |
(0.25) | $9.80 | 3.69% | 0.64% | 0.58% (e) | 2.53% | 49% | $81,473 |
(0.22) | $9.70 | (0.71%) | 0.61% | 0.58% (e) | 2.17% | 68% | $131,631 |
(0.35) | $9.99 | 2.93% | 0.62% | 0.59% (e) | 1.81% | 93% | $108,228 |
(0.35) | $10.05 | 2.46% | 0.61% | 0.60% (e) | 1.80% | 87% | $98,123 |
|
(0.09) | $9.77 | (0.26%) | 0.53% (d) | 0.51% (d) | 1.84% (d) | 36% | $70,822 |
(0.17) | $9.89 | 2.59% | 0.52% | 0.52% | 1.78% | 119% | $63,284 |
(0.25) | $9.81 | 3.76% | 0.51% | 0.51% | 2.60% | 49% | $53,070 |
(0.23) | $9.71 | (0.63%) | 0.51% | 0.51% | 2.26% | 68% | $58,152 |
(0.36) | $10.00 | 3.12% | 0.51% | 0.51% | 1.84% | 93% | $36,091 |
(0.29) | $10.05 | 0.44% | 0.55% (d) | 0.54% (d) | 1.99% (d) | 87% | $1,983 |
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Financial Highlights (continued)
Year ended (except as noted) | Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Distributions from net realized gains |
Institutional 3 Class(l) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.89 | 0.09 | (0.11) | (0.02) | (0.10) | — |
7/31/2017 | $9.80 | 0.19 | 0.08 | 0.27 | (0.18) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.70 | 0.25 | 0.11 | 0.36 | (0.26) | — |
7/31/2015 | $10.00 | 0.24 | (0.31) | (0.07) | (0.22) | (0.01) |
7/31/2014 | $10.05 | 0.19 | 0.12 | 0.31 | (0.26) | (0.10) |
7/31/2013 (m) | $10.13 | 0.07 | (0.08) (h) | (0.01) | (0.07) | — |
Class K |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.91 | 0.08 | (0.12) | (0.04) | (0.08) | — |
7/31/2017 | $9.82 | 0.15 | 0.09 | 0.24 | (0.15) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.72 | 0.22 | 0.11 | 0.33 | (0.23) | — |
7/31/2015 | $10.01 | 0.20 | (0.29) | (0.09) | (0.19) | (0.01) |
7/31/2014 | $10.07 | 0.16 | 0.11 | 0.27 | (0.23) | (0.10) |
7/31/2013 | $10.17 | 0.18 | 0.05 | 0.23 | (0.17) | (0.16) |
Class T |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.90 | 0.08 | (0.12) | (0.04) | (0.08) | — |
7/31/2017 | $9.82 | 0.15 | 0.07 | 0.22 | (0.14) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.71 | 0.23 | 0.10 | 0.33 | (0.22) | — |
7/31/2015 | $10.01 | 0.19 | (0.29) | (0.10) | (0.19) | (0.01) |
7/31/2014 | $10.06 | 0.15 | 0.12 | 0.27 | (0.22) | (0.10) |
7/31/2013 | $10.16 | 0.16 | 0.06 | 0.22 | (0.16) | (0.16) |
Notes to Financial Highlights |
(a) | In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios. |
(b) | Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. |
(c) | For the six months ended January 31, 2018 (unaudited). |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%. |
(f) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(g) | Advisor Class shares commenced operations on February 28, 2013. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(h) | Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio. |
(i) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(j) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(k) | Institutional 2 Class shares commenced operations on November 8, 2012. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(l) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
(m) | Institutional 3 Class shares commenced operations on March 19, 2013. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Total distributions to shareholders | Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b) | Net investment income ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
|
(0.10) | $9.77 | (0.24%) | 0.48% (d) | 0.46% (d) | 1.89% (d) | 36% | $128,421 |
(0.18) | $9.89 | 2.75% | 0.48% | 0.47% | 1.90% | 119% | $122,034 |
(0.26) | $9.80 | 3.81% | 0.47% | 0.46% | 2.65% | 49% | $3,113 |
(0.23) | $9.70 | (0.69%) | 0.47% | 0.46% | 2.44% | 68% | $2,941 |
(0.36) | $10.00 | 3.16% | 0.46% | 0.46% | 1.87% | 93% | $10 |
(0.07) | $10.05 | (0.14%) | 0.44% (d) | 0.44% (d) | 1.81% (d) | 87% | $2 |
|
(0.08) | $9.79 | (0.38%) | 0.78% (d) | 0.76% (d) | 1.59% (d) | 36% | $111 |
(0.15) | $9.91 | 2.44% | 0.77% | 0.77% | 1.53% | 119% | $111 |
(0.23) | $9.82 | 3.50% | 0.77% | 0.76% | 2.35% | 49% | $109 |
(0.20) | $9.72 | (0.88%) | 0.76% | 0.76% | 1.99% | 68% | $106 |
(0.33) | $10.01 | 2.76% | 0.76% | 0.76% | 1.63% | 93% | $117 |
(0.33) | $10.07 | 2.29% | 0.76% | 0.76% | 1.72% | 87% | $108 |
|
(0.08) | $9.78 | (0.41%) | 0.84% (d) | 0.80% (d) | 1.55% (d) | 36% | $291 |
(0.14) | $9.90 | 2.29% | 0.84% | 0.81% (e) | 1.48% | 119% | $412 |
(0.22) | $9.82 | 3.54% | 0.90% | 0.83% (e) | 2.37% | 49% | $836 |
(0.20) | $9.71 | (1.05%) | 0.86% | 0.83% (e) | 1.92% | 68% | $110,891 |
(0.32) | $10.01 | 2.77% | 0.87% | 0.83% (e) | 1.50% | 93% | $145,507 |
(0.32) | $10.06 | 2.21% | 0.86% | 0.85% (e) | 1.61% | 87% | $9,498 |
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Notes to Financial Statements
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Limited Duration Credit Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust II (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. The Fund offers each of the share classes identified below.
Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.00% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months after purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.
Advisor Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares.
Class B shares of the Fund are no longer offered for sale. When available, Class B shares were subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares were automatically converted to Class A shares without a CDSC. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed without a CDSC.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within 12 months after purchase.
Institutional Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares.
Institutional 2 Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares.
Institutional 3 Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are available to institutional and certain other investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares.
The Fund no longer accepts investments by existing investors in Class K shares. When available, Class K shares were not subject to sales charges and were made available only to existing investors in Class K shares. On March 9, 2018, Class K shares were redeemed or exchanged for Advisor Class shares of the Fund in a tax free transaction that had no impact on fees and expenses paid by the shareholders.
Class T shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 2.50% per transaction and must be purchased through financial intermediaries that, by written agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., are specifically authorized to sell Class T shares.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques that take into account, as applicable, factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as approved independent broker-dealer quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are not readily available or not believed to be reflective of market value may also be valued based upon a bid quote from an approved independent broker-dealer. Debt securities maturing in 60 days or less are valued primarily at amortized cost value, unless this method results in a valuation that management believes does not approximate market value.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their latest net asset value.
Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon the settlement price at the close of regular trading on their principal exchanges or, in the absence of transactions, at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Derivative instruments
The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more securities, currencies, commodities, indices, or other assets or instruments. Derivatives may be used to increase investment flexibility (including to maintain cash reserves while maintaining desired exposure to certain assets), for risk management (hedging) purposes, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligations under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell or terminate, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
A derivative instrument may suffer a marked-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform its obligations under the contract. The Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any variation margin held by the counterparty, plus any replacement costs or related amounts. With exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is reduced counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the clearinghouse or central counterparty (CCP) provides some protection in the case of clearing member default. The clearinghouse or CCP stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, additional counterparty credit risk is failure of the clearinghouse or CCP. However, credit risk still exists in exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker’s customer account. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker’s customers (including the Fund), potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.
In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivatives contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument’s payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting), including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset or netting in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.
Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the clearinghouse or CCP for exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter derivatives. For over-the-counter derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the marked-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $250,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.
Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties of over-the-counter derivatives transactions to terminate derivatives contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund’s net asset value declines by a stated percentage over a specified time period or if the Fund fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In addition to considering counterparty credit risk, the Fund would consider terminating the derivatives contracts based on whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Futures contracts
Futures contracts are exchange-traded and represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought and sold futures contracts to manage the duration and yield curve exposure of the Fund versus the benchmark. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks that it may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund deposits cash or securities with the broker, known as a futures commission merchant (FCM), in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. The initial margin deposit must be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Cash deposited as initial margin is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio of Investments. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Effects of derivative transactions in the financial statements
The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; and the impact of derivative transactions over the period in the Statement of Operations, including realized and unrealized gains (losses). The derivative instrument schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.
The following table is a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) at January 31, 2018:
| Asset derivatives | |
Risk exposure category | Statement of assets and liabilities location | Fair value ($) |
Interest rate risk | Net assets — unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | 2,896,351 |
| Liability derivatives | |
Risk exposure category | Statement of assets and liabilities location | Fair value ($) |
Interest rate risk | Net assets — unrealized depreciation on futures contracts | 2,343,099 |
The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) in the Statement of Operations for the six months ended January 31, 2018:
Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | | | | | | Futures contracts ($) |
Interest rate risk | | | | | | (422,588) |
|
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | | | | | | Futures contracts ($) |
Interest rate risk | | | | | | 531,779 |
The following table is a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended January 31, 2018:
Derivative instrument | Average notional amounts ($) |
Futures contracts — long | 84,571,419 |
Futures contracts — short | 71,781,097 |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.
The Fund may place a debt security on non-accrual status and reduce related interest income when it becomes probable that the interest will not be collected and the amount of uncollectible interest can be reasonably estimated. A defaulted debt security is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectibility of interest is reasonably assured.
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its investment company net taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Accounting Standards Update 2017-08 Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities
In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2017-08 Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. ASU No. 2017-08 updates the accounting standards to shorten the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities, held at a premium, to be amortized to the earliest call date. The update applies to securities with explicit, noncontingent call features that are callable at fixed prices and on preset
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
dates. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, management is evaluating the implication of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund’s daily net assets that declines from 0.43% to 0.28% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended January 31, 2018 was 0.43% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees, who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial, are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. All amounts payable under the Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. A portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, along with other affiliated funds governed by the Board of Trustees, based on relative net assets.
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. (DST) to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of DST for services as sub-transfer agent and DST is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee for shareholder services based on the number of accounts or on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in omnibus accounts up to the lesser of the amount charged by the financial intermediary or a cap established by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Class K, Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.07%, 0.07% and 0.02%, respectively, of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
For the six months ended January 31, 2018, the Fund’s annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
| Effective rate (%) |
Class A | 0.11 |
Advisor Class | 0.11 |
Class C | 0.11 |
Institutional Class | 0.11 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.06 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.01 |
Class K | 0.06 |
Class T | 0.11 |
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended January 31, 2018, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
Plan administration fees
Under a Plan Administration Services Agreement with the Transfer Agent, the Fund pays an annual fee at a rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class K shares for the provision of various administrative, recordkeeping, communication and educational services.
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Under a Plan and Agreement of Distribution, the Fund pays a fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A and Class T shares and a fee at an annual rate of up to 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares. For Class B and Class C shares, of the 1.00% fee, up to 0.75% is reimbursed for distribution expenses. As a result of all Class B shares of the Fund being redeemed or converted to Class A shares, August 4, 2017 was the last day the Fund paid a distribution and shareholder services fee for Class B shares.
The amount of distribution and shareholder services expenses incurred by the Distributor and not yet reimbursed (unreimbursed expense) was approximately $643,000 for Class C shares. This amount is based on the most recent information available as of December 31, 2017, and may be recovered from future payments under the distribution plan or CDSCs. To the extent the unreimbursed expense has been fully recovered, the distribution and/or shareholder services fee is reduced.
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended January 31, 2018, if any, are listed below:
| Amount ($) |
Class A | 89,298 |
Class C | 3,417 |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:
| November 1, 2017 through November 30, 2018 | Prior to November 1, 2017 |
Class A | 0.80% | 0.80% |
Advisor Class | 0.55 | 0.55 |
Class C | 1.55 | 1.55 |
Institutional Class | 0.55 | 0.55 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.50 | 0.52 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.45 | 0.47 |
Class K | 0.75 | 0.77 |
Class T | 0.80 | 0.80 |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At January 31, 2018, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal tax cost ($) | Gross unrealized appreciation ($) | Gross unrealized (depreciation) ($) | Net unrealized (depreciation) ($) |
689,237,000 | 681,000 | (6,264,000) | (5,583,000) |
Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
The following capital loss carryforwards, determined at July 31, 2017, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration are required to be utilized prior to any capital losses which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, capital loss carryforwards which carry an expiration date may be more likely to expire unused.
2018 ($) | 2019 ($) | No expiration short-term ($) | No expiration long-term ($) | Total ($) |
— | — | 3,924,976 | 15,461,167 | 19,386,143 |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $289,413,726 and $244,584,855, respectively, for the six months ended January 31, 2018, of which $61,518,438 and $81,730,170, respectively, were U.S. government securities. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Affiliated money market fund
The Fund invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds (the Affiliated MMF). The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends - affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the Affiliated MMF. The Affiliated MMF prices its shares with a floating net asset value. In addition, the Board of Trustees of the Affiliated MMF may impose a fee on redemptions (sometimes referred to as a liquidity fee) or temporarily suspend redemptions (sometimes referred to as imposing a redemption gate) in the event its liquidity falls below regulatory limits.
Note 7. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by Citibank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended January 31, 2018.
Note 8. Significant risks
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that the value of debt securities in the Fund’s portfolio may decline because the issuer may default and fail to pay interest or repay principal when due. Rating agencies assign credit ratings to debt securities to indicate their credit risk. Lower rated or unrated debt securities held by the Fund may present increased credit risk as compared to higher-rated debt securities.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk of losses attributable to changes in interest rates. In general, if prevailing interest rates rise, the values of debt securities tend to fall, and if interest rates fall, the values of debt securities tend to rise. Actions by governments and central banking authorities can result in increases in interest rates. Increasing interest rates may negatively affect the value of debt securities held by the Fund, resulting in a negative impact on the Fund’s performance and net asset value per share. In general, the longer the maturity or duration of a debt security, the greater its sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk associated with a lack of marketability of investments which may make it difficult to sell the investment at a desirable time or price. Changing regulatory, market or other conditions or environments (for example, the interest rate or credit environments) may adversely affect the liquidity of the Fund’s investments. The Fund may have to accept a lower selling price for the holding, sell other investments, or forego another, more appealing investment opportunity. Generally, the less liquid the market at the time the Fund sells a portfolio investment, the greater the risk of loss or decline of value to the Fund. A less liquid market can lead to an increase in Fund redemptions, which may negatively impact Fund performance and net asset value per share, including, for example, if the Fund is forced to sell securities in a down market.
Shareholder concentration risk
At January 31, 2018, one unaffiliated shareholder of record owned 11.2% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Affiliated shareholders of record owned 60.6% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Note 9. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 10. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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The Fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
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P.O. Box 8081
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SemiAnnual Report
January 31, 2018
Columbia Disciplined Core Fund
Not FDIC Insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
The current outlook for financial markets is clouded by two primary concerns: the high valuation of equities and the direction of interest rates. Following the U.S. presidential election, U.S. equities rallied based on the assumption that the new administration’s policies would stimulate growth quickly. Unfortunately it’s unclear whether those measures will get passed, much less passed quickly. In fixed income, uncertainty stems from the possibility that interest rates won’t rise as rapidly as expected if the administration’s proposed growth policies are not implemented.
Given this uncertainty, investors value a consistent approach more than ever. Investors want strong, repeatable risk-adjusted returns. Consistency — not surprises. As a leading global asset manager, we believe our consistent, collaborative investment approach enables us to deliver the dependable experience your portfolio demands. So, how do we strive to deliver a consistent investment experience?
Better insights
Your portfolio benefits from the investment insights uncovered by our talented investment teams around the world.
Better decisions
Our collaborative, interactive environment enables our investment teams to construct portfolios that take advantage of the best investment ideas.
Better outcomes
We aim to deliver a consistent experience, which means fewer surprises, dependable insights, and products designed to do the thing you want.
Whether you’re trying to save money to help your children go to college or for your own retirement, it’s the consistency of the return that is most essential. People who chase higher returns are usually also the first to sell when that investment goes through a bad patch. We try to combat this behavioral tendency by offering strategies that aim for a more consistent return. Our goal is for investors to panic less during periods of volatility, which can have a significant effect on their long-term results.
Nothing is more important to us than making sure those who have entrusted us to protect and grow their assets can do what matters most to them: build a nest egg, leave a legacy, and live confidently — now and throughout retirement. It’s why our talented professionals around the world work together to uncover uncommon opportunities and why our process encourages challenge and debate around our most compelling ideas to ensure better informed investment decisions, which hopefully lead to better outcomes for you.
Your success is our priority. Talk to your financial advisor about how working with Columbia Threadneedle Investments may help you position your portfolio for consistent, sustainable outcomes, no matter the market conditions.
Sincerely,
Christopher O. Petersen
President, Columbia Funds
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about a fund, visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
Investment objective
Columbia Disciplined Core Fund (the Fund) seeks to provide shareholders with long-term capital growth.
Portfolio management
Brian Condon, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2010
Peter Albanese
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2014
Morningstar style boxTM
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Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended January 31, 2018) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A | Excluding sales charges | 04/24/03 | 17.25 | 29.73 | 16.02 | 9.34 |
| Including sales charges | | 10.48 | 22.28 | 14.65 | 8.70 |
Advisor Class* | 03/19/13 | 17.35 | 30.09 | 16.30 | 9.47 |
Class C | Excluding sales charges | 04/24/03 | 16.71 | 28.79 | 15.15 | 8.51 |
| Including sales charges | | 15.71 | 27.79 | 15.15 | 8.51 |
Institutional Class* | 09/27/10 | 17.32 | 30.11 | 16.32 | 9.55 |
Institutional 2 Class | 12/11/06 | 17.33 | 30.16 | 16.45 | 9.74 |
Institutional 3 Class* | 06/01/15 | 17.41 | 30.19 | 16.25 | 9.44 |
Class K | 04/24/03 | 17.21 | 29.73 | 16.15 | 9.46 |
Class R | 12/11/06 | 17.01 | 29.48 | 15.73 | 9.05 |
Class T | Excluding sales charges | 12/01/06 | 17.13 | 29.76 | 16.01 | 9.30 |
| Including sales charges | | 14.16 | 26.47 | 15.44 | 9.02 |
S&P 500 Index | | 15.43 | 26.41 | 15.91 | 9.78 |
Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. Returns for Class T shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 2.50% per transaction. The Fund’s other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Effective November 1, 2017, Class R4, Class R5, Class Y and Class Z shares were renamed Advisor Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class and Institutional Class shares, respectively. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com or calling 800.345.6611.
* | The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one share class at its inception, Class A shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information. |
The S&P 500 Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks and is frequently used as a general measure of market performance.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Fund at a Glance (continued)
(Unaudited)
Top 10 holdings (%) (at January 31, 2018) |
Facebook, Inc., Class A | 3.4 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 3.4 |
Boeing Co. (The) | 2.8 |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 2.5 |
Pfizer, Inc. | 2.5 |
Citigroup, Inc. | 2.5 |
Adobe Systems, Inc. | 2.3 |
Walmart, Inc. | 2.2 |
Microsoft Corp. | 2.2 |
MasterCard, Inc., Class A | 2.2 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Money Market Funds).
For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled “Portfolio of Investments.”
Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.
Portfolio breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2018) |
Common Stocks | 99.6 |
Money Market Funds | 0.4 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Equity sector breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2018) |
Consumer Discretionary | 12.5 |
Consumer Staples | 8.3 |
Energy | 5.7 |
Financials | 14.5 |
Health Care | 14.1 |
Industrials | 10.4 |
Information Technology | 24.0 |
Materials | 2.7 |
Real Estate | 3.2 |
Telecommunication Services | 1.6 |
Utilities | 3.0 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
August 1, 2017 — January 31, 2018 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | Account value at the end of the period ($) | Expenses paid during the period ($) | Fund’s annualized expense ratio (%) |
| Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual |
Class A | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,172.50 | 1,020.21 | 5.42 | 5.04 | 0.99 |
Advisor Class (formerly Class R4) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,173.50 | 1,021.48 | 4.05 | 3.77 | 0.74 |
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,167.10 | 1,016.43 | 9.50 | 8.84 | 1.74 |
Institutional Class (formerly Class Z) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,173.20 | 1,021.48 | 4.05 | 3.77 | 0.74 |
Institutional 2 Class (formerly Class R5) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,173.30 | 1,021.63 | 3.89 | 3.62 | 0.71 |
Institutional 3 Class (formerly Class Y) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,174.10 | 1,021.88 | 3.62 | 3.36 | 0.66 |
Class K | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,172.10 | 1,020.37 | 5.26 | 4.89 | 0.96 |
Class R | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,170.10 | 1,018.95 | 6.78 | 6.31 | 1.24 |
Class T | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,171.30 | 1,020.21 | 5.42 | 5.04 | 0.99 |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
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Portfolio of Investments
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Common Stocks 99.6% |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Consumer Discretionary 12.5% |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.4% |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | 493,400 | 65,893,570 |
Household Durables 0.1% |
PulteGroup, Inc. | 156,300 | 4,975,029 |
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail 0.7% |
Amazon.com, Inc.(a) | 10,300 | 14,944,167 |
Liberty Interactive Corp., Class A(a) | 584,400 | 16,415,796 |
Total | | 31,359,963 |
Leisure Products 0.5% |
Hasbro, Inc. | 243,000 | 22,980,510 |
Media 3.4% |
Charter Communications, Inc., Class A(a) | 247,000 | 93,180,750 |
Comcast Corp., Class A | 690,810 | 29,380,149 |
News Corp., Class A | 1,894,300 | 32,411,473 |
Total | | 154,972,372 |
Multiline Retail 0.9% |
Target Corp. | 516,400 | 38,843,608 |
Specialty Retail 3.8% |
Best Buy Co., Inc. | 1,206,500 | 88,146,890 |
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | 342,300 | 68,768,070 |
Ross Stores, Inc. | 223,500 | 18,414,165 |
Total | | 175,329,125 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 1.7% |
Ralph Lauren Corp. | 683,700 | 78,153,747 |
Total Consumer Discretionary | 572,507,924 |
Consumer Staples 8.3% |
Food & Staples Retailing 4.0% |
CVS Health Corp. | 1,041,000 | 81,916,290 |
Walmart, Inc. | 962,600 | 102,613,160 |
Total | | 184,529,450 |
Food Products 1.4% |
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A | 833,300 | 63,422,463 |
Household Products 0.7% |
Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | 363,600 | 31,393,224 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Tobacco 2.2% |
Altria Group, Inc. | 1,407,100 | 98,975,414 |
Total Consumer Staples | 378,320,551 |
Energy 5.7% |
Energy Equipment & Services 0.3% |
Halliburton Co. | 230,800 | 12,393,960 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 5.4% |
Chevron Corp. | 311,500 | 39,046,525 |
ConocoPhillips | 1,626,460 | 95,652,113 |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | 348,800 | 24,161,376 |
Valero Energy Corp. | 948,650 | 91,041,940 |
Total | | 249,901,954 |
Total Energy | 262,295,914 |
Financials 14.4% |
Banks 7.0% |
Bank of America Corp. | 558,800 | 17,881,600 |
Citigroup, Inc. | 1,435,800 | 112,681,584 |
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | 39,300 | 1,803,870 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 1,353,700 | 156,582,479 |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | 211,500 | 33,421,230 |
Total | | 322,370,763 |
Capital Markets 3.6% |
BlackRock, Inc. | 12,600 | 7,078,680 |
Franklin Resources, Inc. | 853,400 | 36,192,694 |
S&P Global, Inc. | 535,600 | 96,997,160 |
State Street Corp. | 113,100 | 12,460,227 |
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | 106,000 | 11,832,780 |
Total | | 164,561,541 |
Insurance 3.8% |
Allstate Corp. (The) | 780,600 | 77,099,862 |
Aon PLC | 256,100 | 36,409,737 |
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | 220,600 | 18,424,512 |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | 367,100 | 43,618,822 |
Total | | 175,552,933 |
Total Financials | 662,485,237 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Health Care 14.0% |
Biotechnology 2.8% |
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | 193,900 | 23,136,148 |
Biogen, Inc.(a) | 79,400 | 27,616,114 |
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.(a) | 104,700 | 9,447,081 |
Celgene Corp.(a) | 187,300 | 18,947,268 |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 235,600 | 19,743,280 |
TESARO, Inc.(a) | 85,200 | 5,747,592 |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | 146,900 | 24,513,203 |
Total | | 129,150,686 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 2.0% |
Baxter International, Inc. | 1,272,700 | 91,672,581 |
Health Care Providers & Services 3.4% |
Centene Corp.(a) | 723,400 | 77,577,416 |
Express Scripts Holding Co.(a) | 966,600 | 76,535,388 |
Total | | 154,112,804 |
Pharmaceuticals 5.8% |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 325,800 | 20,395,080 |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 484,600 | 39,470,670 |
Johnson & Johnson | 358,900 | 49,596,391 |
Merck & Co., Inc. | 753,400 | 44,638,950 |
Pfizer, Inc. | 3,059,055 | 113,307,397 |
Total | | 267,408,488 |
Total Health Care | 642,344,559 |
Industrials 10.3% |
Aerospace & Defense 3.2% |
Boeing Co. (The) | 357,500 | 126,687,275 |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | 58,700 | 20,829,695 |
Total | | 147,516,970 |
Airlines 1.3% |
Southwest Airlines Co. | 976,900 | 59,395,520 |
Electrical Equipment 1.2% |
AMETEK, Inc. | 343,800 | 26,231,940 |
Rockwell Automation, Inc. | 147,500 | 29,100,275 |
Total | | 55,332,215 |
Industrial Conglomerates 2.1% |
Honeywell International, Inc. | 616,100 | 98,372,687 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Professional Services 0.1% |
Nielsen Holdings PLC | 83,400 | 3,119,994 |
Road & Rail 0.5% |
Union Pacific Corp. | 171,800 | 22,935,300 |
Trading Companies & Distributors 1.9% |
WW Grainger, Inc. | 318,600 | 85,913,676 |
Total Industrials | 472,586,362 |
Information Technology 23.9% |
Communications Equipment 3.3% |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 2,790,000 | 115,896,600 |
F5 Networks, Inc.(a) | 263,500 | 38,086,290 |
Total | | 153,982,890 |
Internet Software & Services 6.3% |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A(a) | 43,700 | 51,663,014 |
Facebook, Inc., Class A(a) | 841,800 | 157,324,002 |
VeriSign, Inc.(a) | 679,700 | 78,111,124 |
Total | | 287,098,140 |
IT Services 2.2% |
MasterCard, Inc., Class A | 592,300 | 100,098,700 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 2.8% |
Broadcom Ltd. | 342,400 | 84,925,472 |
Intel Corp. | 637,500 | 30,689,250 |
Micron Technology, Inc.(a) | 279,500 | 12,219,740 |
Total | | 127,834,462 |
Software 6.9% |
Adobe Systems, Inc.(a) | 521,300 | 104,134,888 |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(a) | 417,800 | 18,742,508 |
Electronic Arts, Inc.(a) | 732,100 | 92,947,416 |
Microsoft Corp.(b) | 1,075,300 | 102,164,253 |
Total | | 317,989,065 |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 2.4% |
Apple, Inc. | 560,280 | 93,807,681 |
HP, Inc. | 723,400 | 16,869,688 |
Total | | 110,677,369 |
Total Information Technology | 1,097,680,626 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Materials 2.7% |
Chemicals 2.3% |
Eastman Chemical Co. | 140,400 | 13,924,872 |
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A | 783,800 | 93,930,592 |
Total | | 107,855,464 |
Containers & Packaging 0.2% |
Packaging Corp. of America | 59,400 | 7,462,422 |
Metals & Mining 0.2% |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.(a) | 493,600 | 9,625,200 |
Total Materials | 124,943,086 |
Real Estate 3.2% |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) 3.2% |
American Tower Corp. | 574,300 | 84,824,110 |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 459,000 | 9,528,840 |
SBA Communications Corp.(a) | 286,000 | 49,907,000 |
Total | | 144,259,950 |
Total Real Estate | 144,259,950 |
Telecommunication Services 1.6% |
Diversified Telecommunication Services 1.6% |
AT&T, Inc. | 2,004,900 | 75,083,505 |
Total Telecommunication Services | 75,083,505 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Utilities 3.0% |
Electric Utilities 1.8% |
Entergy Corp. | 707,700 | 55,688,913 |
Xcel Energy, Inc. | 526,400 | 24,024,896 |
Total | | 79,713,809 |
Multi-Utilities 1.2% |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | 2,012,500 | 56,712,250 |
Total Utilities | 136,426,059 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $3,399,214,647) | 4,568,933,773 |
|
Money Market Funds 0.4% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 1.475%(c),(d) | 18,481,147 | 18,481,147 |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $18,480,608) | 18,481,147 |
Total Investments (Cost: $3,417,695,255) | 4,587,414,920 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | (445,125) |
Net Assets | 4,586,969,795 |
At January 31, 2018, securities and/or cash totaling $1,843,194 were pledged as collateral.
Investments in derivatives
Long futures contracts |
Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Trading currency | Notional amount | Value/Unrealized appreciation ($) | Value/Unrealized depreciation ($) |
S&P 500 E-mini | 206 | 03/2018 | USD | 29,105,740 | 1,996,659 | — |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) | Non-income producing investment. |
(b) | This security or a portion of this security has been pledged as collateral in connection with derivative contracts. |
(c) | The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at January 31, 2018. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)
(d) | As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended January 31, 2018 are as follows: |
Issuer | Beginning shares | Shares purchased | Shares sold | Ending shares | Realized gain (loss) — affiliated issuers ($) | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) — affiliated issuers ($) | Dividends — affiliated issuers ($) | Value — affiliated issuers at end of period ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 1.475% |
| 38,690,562 | 181,272,016 | (201,481,431) | 18,481,147 | (2,331) | (1,593) | 202,949 | 18,481,147 |
Currency Legend
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
¦ | Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments. |
¦ | Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.). |
¦ | Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments). |
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Certain investments that have been measured at fair value using the net asset value (NAV) per share (or its equivalent) are not categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in the table are intended to reconcile the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Portfolio of Investments. The Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund seeks to provide shareholders with maximum current income consistent with liquidity and stability of principal. Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund prices its shares with a floating NAV and no longer seeks to maintain a stable NAV.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager’s Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements (continued)
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at January 31, 2018:
| Level 1 quoted prices in active markets for identical assets ($) | Level 2 other significant observable inputs ($) | Level 3 significant unobservable inputs ($) | Investments measured at net asset value ($) | Total ($) |
Investments | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | 572,507,924 | — | — | — | 572,507,924 |
Consumer Staples | 378,320,551 | — | — | — | 378,320,551 |
Energy | 262,295,914 | — | — | — | 262,295,914 |
Financials | 662,485,237 | — | — | — | 662,485,237 |
Health Care | 642,344,559 | — | — | — | 642,344,559 |
Industrials | 472,586,362 | — | — | — | 472,586,362 |
Information Technology | 1,097,680,626 | — | — | — | 1,097,680,626 |
Materials | 124,943,086 | — | — | — | 124,943,086 |
Real Estate | 144,259,950 | — | — | — | 144,259,950 |
Telecommunication Services | 75,083,505 | — | — | — | 75,083,505 |
Utilities | 136,426,059 | — | — | — | 136,426,059 |
Total Common Stocks | 4,568,933,773 | — | — | — | 4,568,933,773 |
Money Market Funds | — | — | — | 18,481,147 | 18,481,147 |
Total Investments | 4,568,933,773 | — | — | 18,481,147 | 4,587,414,920 |
Derivatives | | | | | |
Asset | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | 1,996,659 | — | — | — | 1,996,659 |
Total | 4,570,930,432 | — | — | 18,481,147 | 4,589,411,579 |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at cost | $3,399,214,647 |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at cost | 18,480,608 |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value | 4,568,933,773 |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value | 18,481,147 |
Receivable for: | |
Capital shares sold | 1,043,421 |
Dividends | 2,376,117 |
Variation margin for futures contracts | 13,390 |
Prepaid expenses | 7,796 |
Other assets | 48,121 |
Total assets | 4,590,903,765 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Capital shares purchased | 3,046,595 |
Management services fees | 78,564 |
Distribution and/or service fees | 28,273 |
Transfer agent fees | 361,380 |
Plan administration fees | 13 |
Compensation of board members | 276,785 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 445 |
Other expenses | 141,915 |
Total liabilities | 3,933,970 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $4,586,969,795 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 3,372,235,936 |
Excess of distributions over net investment income | (1,321,901) |
Accumulated net realized gain | 44,339,436 |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments - unaffiliated issuers | 1,169,719,126 |
Investments - affiliated issuers | 539 |
Futures contracts | 1,996,659 |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $4,586,969,795 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Class A | |
Net assets | $3,869,432,515 |
Shares outstanding | 306,683,865 |
Net asset value per share | $12.62 |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | $13.39 |
Advisor Class(b) | |
Net assets | $6,521,627 |
Shares outstanding | 512,216 |
Net asset value per share | $12.73 |
Class C | |
Net assets | $63,101,753 |
Shares outstanding | 5,097,872 |
Net asset value per share | $12.38 |
Institutional Class(c) | |
Net assets | $182,494,748 |
Shares outstanding | 14,392,335 |
Net asset value per share | $12.68 |
Institutional 2 Class(d) | |
Net assets | $131,382,090 |
Shares outstanding | 10,393,605 |
Net asset value per share | $12.64 |
Institutional 3 Class(e) | |
Net assets | $325,519,343 |
Shares outstanding | 25,648,169 |
Net asset value per share | $12.69 |
Class K | |
Net assets | $1,853,364 |
Shares outstanding | 146,027 |
Net asset value per share | $12.69 |
Class R | |
Net assets | $5,259,116 |
Shares outstanding | 417,043 |
Net asset value per share | $12.61 |
Class T | |
Net assets | $1,405,239 |
Shares outstanding | 110,638 |
Net asset value per share | $12.70 |
Maximum offering price per share(f) | $13.03 |
(a) | The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares. |
(b) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
(f) | The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 2.50% per transaction for Class T shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers | $39,687,810 |
Dividends — affiliated issuers | 202,949 |
Total income | 39,890,759 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 13,533,476 |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | 4,537,356 |
Class C | 293,058 |
Class R | 12,654 |
Class T | 1,814 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 1,673,744 |
Advisor Class(a) | 3,177 |
Class C | 27,036 |
Institutional Class(b) | 76,946 |
Institutional 2 Class(c) | 34,918 |
Institutional 3 Class(d) | 13,199 |
Class K | 498 |
Class R | 2,333 |
Class T | 670 |
Plan administration fees | |
Class K | 2,117 |
Compensation of board members | 55,446 |
Custodian fees | 17,433 |
Printing and postage fees | 186,260 |
Registration fees | 93,986 |
Audit fees | 16,408 |
Legal fees | 20,653 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 445 |
Other | 35,174 |
Total expenses | 20,638,801 |
Net investment income | 19,251,958 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 147,066,561 |
Investments — affiliated issuers | (2,331) |
Futures contracts | 4,483,138 |
Net realized gain | 151,547,368 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 514,950,637 |
Investments — affiliated issuers | (1,593) |
Futures contracts | 1,177,501 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 516,126,545 |
Net realized and unrealized gain | 667,673,913 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $686,925,871 |
(a) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(b) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Six Months Ended January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2017 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $19,251,958 | $68,768,601 |
Net realized gain | 151,547,368 | 331,936,676 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 516,126,545 | 191,274,812 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 686,925,871 | 591,980,089 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income | | |
Class A | (52,999,190) | (43,849,860) |
Advisor Class(a) | (110,839) | (57,760) |
Class B(b) | — | (127,966) |
Class C | (466,638) | (337,085) |
Class I(c) | — | (4,618,317) |
Institutional Class(d) | (2,841,035) | (531,832) |
Institutional 2 Class(e) | (2,080,750) | (1,257,569) |
Institutional 3 Class(f) | (5,480,347) | (17,391) |
Class K | (25,699) | (286,950) |
Class R | (60,849) | (49,054) |
Class T | (20,965) | (604,299) |
Net realized gains | | |
Class A | (162,252,446) | — |
Advisor Class(a) | (292,108) | — |
Class C | (2,658,313) | — |
Institutional Class(d) | (7,504,180) | — |
Institutional 2 Class(e) | (5,347,909) | — |
Institutional 3 Class(f) | (13,727,135) | — |
Class K | (75,700) | — |
Class R | (218,938) | — |
Class T | (64,017) | — |
Total distributions to shareholders | (256,227,058) | (51,738,083) |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity | 30,537,500 | (480,425,791) |
Total increase in net assets | 461,236,313 | 59,816,215 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 4,125,733,482 | 4,065,917,267 |
Net assets at end of period | $4,586,969,795 | $4,125,733,482 |
Undistributed (excess of distributions over) net investment income | $(1,321,901) | $43,512,453 |
(a) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(b) | Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares were automatically converted to Class A shares. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed. |
(c) | Effective March 27, 2017, Class I shares were redeemed or exchanged for Institutional 3 Class shares. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(f) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2017 |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A | | | | |
Subscriptions (a) | 1,385,227 | 16,595,416 | 8,891,393 | 93,540,340 |
Distributions reinvested | 18,003,505 | 212,621,389 | 4,148,698 | 43,229,435 |
Redemptions | (17,245,672) | (205,566,571) | (55,959,447) | (591,808,997) |
Net increase (decrease) | 2,143,060 | 23,650,234 | (42,919,356) | (455,039,222) |
Advisor Class(b) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 149,942 | 1,803,322 | 345,939 | 3,628,870 |
Distributions reinvested | 33,785 | 402,720 | 5,497 | 57,713 |
Redemptions | (240,310) | (2,914,111) | (109,322) | (1,182,911) |
Net increase (decrease) | (56,583) | (708,069) | 242,114 | 2,503,672 |
Class B(c) | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 6,667 | 67,837 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 12,290 | 127,692 |
Redemptions (a) | (250) | (3,689) | (2,710,788) | (29,204,877) |
Net decrease | (250) | (3,689) | (2,691,831) | (29,009,348) |
Class C | | | | |
Subscriptions | 330,230 | 3,940,746 | 449,476 | 4,622,337 |
Distributions reinvested | 252,632 | 2,930,530 | 30,138 | 308,914 |
Redemptions | (571,312) | (6,687,952) | (1,393,893) | (14,398,643) |
Net increase (decrease) | 11,550 | 183,324 | (914,279) | (9,467,392) |
Class I(d) | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 1,383,187 | 14,461,331 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 441,095 | 4,618,259 |
Redemptions | — | — | (31,141,017) | (333,779,362) |
Net decrease | — | — | (29,316,735) | (314,699,772) |
Institutional Class(e) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 2,085,749 | 25,060,674 | 13,564,799 | 147,180,180 |
Distributions reinvested | 833,483 | 9,893,443 | 43,450 | 454,492 |
Redemptions | (2,266,800) | (27,119,918) | (4,181,423) | (44,448,075) |
Net increase | 652,432 | 7,834,199 | 9,426,826 | 103,186,597 |
Institutional 2 Class(f) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 601,686 | 7,260,579 | 3,007,920 | 31,332,392 |
Distributions reinvested | 627,930 | 7,428,412 | 120,567 | 1,257,517 |
Redemptions | (474,452) | (5,656,866) | (1,463,262) | (15,371,669) |
Net increase | 755,164 | 9,032,125 | 1,665,225 | 17,218,240 |
Institutional 3 Class(d),(g) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 430,523 | 5,169,316 | 27,123,551 | 291,604,126 |
Distributions reinvested | 1,616,775 | 19,207,291 | 1,657 | 17,350 |
Redemptions | (2,774,506) | (33,513,837) | (854,476) | (9,595,986) |
Net increase (decrease) | (727,208) | (9,137,230) | 26,270,732 | 282,025,490 |
Class K | | | | |
Subscriptions | 660 | 7,908 | 101,402 | 1,047,518 |
Distributions reinvested | 8,517 | 101,179 | 27,377 | 286,908 |
Redemptions | (1,087) | (13,090) | (2,147,173) | (22,276,217) |
Net increase (decrease) | 8,090 | 95,997 | (2,018,394) | (20,941,791) |
Class R | | | | |
Subscriptions | 72,656 | 868,555 | 168,358 | 1,740,679 |
Distributions reinvested | 10,919 | 128,960 | 2,392 | 24,924 |
Redemptions | (98,261) | (1,188,340) | (174,286) | (1,835,893) |
Net decrease | (14,686) | (190,825) | (3,536) | (70,290) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2017 |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Class T | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 167,245 | 1,700,082 |
Distributions reinvested | 7,129 | 84,760 | 57,658 | 604,259 |
Redemptions | (25,298) | (303,326) | (5,583,706) | (58,436,316) |
Net decrease | (18,169) | (218,566) | (5,358,803) | (56,131,975) |
Total net increase (decrease) | 2,753,400 | 30,537,500 | (45,618,037) | (480,425,791) |
(a) | Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any. |
(b) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(c) | Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares were automatically converted to Class A shares. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed. |
(d) | Effective March 27, 2017, Class I shares were redeemed or exchanged for Institutional 3 Class shares. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(f) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(g) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
Year ended (except as noted) | Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Distributions from net realized gains |
Class A |
1/31/2018 (c) | $11.43 | 0.05 | 1.87 | 1.92 | (0.18) | (0.55) |
7/31/2017 | $10.00 | 0.18 | 1.38 | 1.56 | (0.13) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.99 | 0.13 | (0.00) (f) | 0.13 | (0.12) | — |
7/31/2015 | $8.93 | 0.11 | 1.05 | 1.16 | (0.10) | — |
7/31/2014 | $7.75 | 0.09 | 1.23 | 1.32 | (0.14) | — |
7/31/2013 | $6.33 | 0.09 | 1.42 | 1.51 | (0.09) | — |
Advisor Class(g) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $11.54 | 0.07 | 1.88 | 1.95 | (0.21) | (0.55) |
7/31/2017 | $10.09 | 0.21 | 1.39 | 1.60 | (0.15) | — |
7/31/2016 | $10.07 | 0.14 | 0.03 (h) | 0.17 | (0.15) | — |
7/31/2015 | $9.00 | 0.14 | 1.05 | 1.19 | (0.12) | — |
7/31/2014 | $7.81 | 0.11 | 1.24 | 1.35 | (0.16) | — |
7/31/2013 (i) | $7.02 | 0.03 | 0.76 | 0.79 | — | — |
Class C |
1/31/2018 (c) | $11.20 | 0.01 | 1.82 | 1.83 | (0.10) | (0.55) |
7/31/2017 | $9.80 | 0.09 | 1.37 | 1.46 | (0.06) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.78 | 0.05 | 0.02 (h) | 0.07 | (0.05) | — |
7/31/2015 | $8.75 | 0.04 | 1.02 | 1.06 | (0.03) | — |
7/31/2014 | $7.61 | 0.03 | 1.20 | 1.23 | (0.09) | — |
7/31/2013 | $6.22 | 0.04 | 1.40 | 1.44 | (0.05) | — |
Institutional Class(j) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $11.50 | 0.07 | 1.87 | 1.94 | (0.21) | (0.55) |
7/31/2017 | $10.06 | 0.23 | 1.37 | 1.60 | (0.16) | — |
7/31/2016 | $10.04 | 0.15 | 0.02 (h) | 0.17 | (0.15) | — |
7/31/2015 | $8.97 | 0.14 | 1.05 | 1.19 | (0.12) | — |
7/31/2014 | $7.79 | 0.11 | 1.23 | 1.34 | (0.16) | — |
7/31/2013 | $6.36 | 0.10 | 1.44 | 1.54 | (0.11) | — |
Institutional 2 Class(k) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $11.47 | 0.07 | 1.87 | 1.94 | (0.22) | (0.55) |
7/31/2017 | $10.03 | 0.22 | 1.38 | 1.60 | (0.16) | — |
7/31/2016 | $10.02 | 0.16 | 0.01 (h) | 0.17 | (0.16) | — |
7/31/2015 | $8.96 | 0.14 | 1.06 | 1.20 | (0.14) | — |
7/31/2014 | $7.77 | 0.13 | 1.24 | 1.37 | (0.18) | — |
7/31/2013 | $6.35 | 0.12 | 1.42 | 1.54 | (0.12) | — |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Total distributions to shareholders | Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b) | Net investment income ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
|
(0.73) | $12.62 | 17.25% | 0.99% (d) | 0.99% (d) | 0.86% (d) | 32% | $3,869,433 |
(0.13) | $11.43 | 15.74% | 1.03% | 1.03% (e) | 1.66% | 72% | $3,481,990 |
(0.12) | $10.00 | 1.39% | 1.04% | 1.04% (e) | 1.34% | 77% | $3,475,816 |
(0.10) | $9.99 | 13.03% | 1.06% | 1.06% (e) | 1.12% | 77% | $3,601,777 |
(0.14) | $8.93 | 17.21% | 1.11% | 1.11% (e) | 1.12% | 73% | $3,325,544 |
(0.09) | $7.75 | 24.12% | 1.18% | 1.16% (e) | 1.28% | 69% | $3,084,807 |
|
(0.76) | $12.73 | 17.35% | 0.74% (d) | 0.74% (d) | 1.13% (d) | 32% | $6,522 |
(0.15) | $11.54 | 16.05% | 0.77% | 0.77% (e) | 1.98% | 72% | $6,566 |
(0.15) | $10.09 | 1.75% | 0.80% | 0.80% (e) | 1.50% | 77% | $3,298 |
(0.12) | $10.07 | 13.29% | 0.80% | 0.80% (e) | 1.40% | 77% | $948 |
(0.16) | $9.00 | 17.45% | 0.87% | 0.87% (e) | 1.34% | 73% | $195 |
— | $7.81 | 11.25% | 0.92% (d) | 0.92% (d),(e) | 1.25% (d) | 69% | $3 |
|
(0.65) | $12.38 | 16.71% | 1.74% (d) | 1.74% (d) | 0.11% (d) | 32% | $63,102 |
(0.06) | $11.20 | 14.94% | 1.77% | 1.77% (e) | 0.91% | 72% | $56,943 |
(0.05) | $9.80 | 0.74% | 1.79% | 1.79% (e) | 0.57% | 77% | $58,819 |
(0.03) | $9.78 | 12.17% | 1.80% | 1.80% (e) | 0.37% | 77% | $52,590 |
(0.09) | $8.75 | 16.20% | 1.86% | 1.86% (e) | 0.37% | 73% | $35,687 |
(0.05) | $7.61 | 23.22% | 1.93% | 1.91% (e) | 0.53% | 69% | $30,686 |
|
(0.76) | $12.68 | 17.32% | 0.74% (d) | 0.74% (d) | 1.11% (d) | 32% | $182,495 |
(0.16) | $11.50 | 16.01% | 0.77% | 0.77% (e) | 2.12% | 72% | $157,993 |
(0.15) | $10.06 | 1.75% | 0.79% | 0.79% (e) | 1.58% | 77% | $43,386 |
(0.12) | $10.04 | 13.34% | 0.80% | 0.80% (e) | 1.38% | 77% | $43,636 |
(0.16) | $8.97 | 17.38% | 0.87% | 0.87% (e) | 1.35% | 73% | $6,030 |
(0.11) | $7.79 | 24.48% | 0.93% | 0.91% (e) | 1.51% | 69% | $3,817 |
|
(0.77) | $12.64 | 17.33% | 0.71% (d) | 0.71% (d) | 1.14% (d) | 32% | $131,382 |
(0.16) | $11.47 | 16.14% | 0.71% | 0.71% | 2.05% | 72% | $110,542 |
(0.16) | $10.03 | 1.75% | 0.71% | 0.71% | 1.67% | 77% | $79,994 |
(0.14) | $10.02 | 13.40% | 0.70% | 0.70% | 1.47% | 77% | $76,799 |
(0.18) | $8.96 | 17.75% | 0.70% | 0.70% | 1.53% | 73% | $57,466 |
(0.12) | $7.77 | 24.55% | 0.72% | 0.71% | 1.72% | 69% | $46,858 |
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Financial Highlights (continued)
Year ended (except as noted) | Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Distributions from net realized gains |
Institutional 3 Class(l) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $11.51 | 0.07 | 1.88 | 1.95 | (0.22) | (0.55) |
7/31/2017 | $10.07 | 0.27 | 1.34 | 1.61 | (0.17) | — |
7/31/2016 | $10.06 | 0.09 | 0.08 (h) | 0.17 | (0.16) | — |
7/31/2015 (m) | $10.09 | 0.02 | (0.05) (h) | (0.03) | — | — |
Class K |
1/31/2018 (c) | $11.50 | 0.05 | 1.88 | 1.93 | (0.19) | (0.55) |
7/31/2017 | $10.06 | 0.14 | 1.44 | 1.58 | (0.14) | — |
7/31/2016 | $10.05 | 0.14 | (0.00) (f) | 0.14 | (0.13) | — |
7/31/2015 | $8.98 | 0.12 | 1.06 | 1.18 | (0.11) | — |
7/31/2014 | $7.80 | 0.11 | 1.23 | 1.34 | (0.16) | — |
7/31/2013 | $6.37 | 0.10 | 1.43 | 1.53 | (0.10) | — |
Class R |
1/31/2018 (c) | $11.42 | 0.04 | 1.85 | 1.89 | (0.15) | (0.55) |
7/31/2017 | $9.99 | 0.15 | 1.39 | 1.54 | (0.11) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.98 | 0.10 | 0.01 (h) | 0.11 | (0.10) | — |
7/31/2015 | $8.92 | 0.08 | 1.06 | 1.14 | (0.08) | — |
7/31/2014 | $7.75 | 0.07 | 1.22 | 1.29 | (0.12) | — |
7/31/2013 | $6.33 | 0.07 | 1.43 | 1.50 | (0.08) | — |
Class T |
1/31/2018 (c) | $11.51 | 0.05 | 1.87 | 1.92 | (0.18) | (0.55) |
7/31/2017 | $10.07 | 0.14 | 1.43 | 1.57 | (0.13) | — |
7/31/2016 | $10.05 | 0.13 | 0.01 (h) | 0.14 | (0.12) | — |
7/31/2015 | $8.98 | 0.11 | 1.06 | 1.17 | (0.10) | — |
7/31/2014 | $7.80 | 0.09 | 1.23 | 1.32 | (0.14) | — |
7/31/2013 | $6.37 | 0.09 | 1.43 | 1.52 | (0.09) | — |
Notes to Financial Highlights |
(a) | In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios. |
(b) | Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. |
(c) | For the six months ended January 31, 2018 (unaudited). |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%. |
(f) | Rounds to zero. |
(g) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(h) | Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio. |
(i) | Advisor Class shares commenced operations on March 19, 2013. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(j) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(k) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(l) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
(m) | Institutional 3 Class shares commenced operations on June 1, 2015. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Total distributions to shareholders | Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b) | Net investment income ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
|
(0.77) | $12.69 | 17.41% | 0.66% (d) | 0.66% (d) | 1.20% (d) | 32% | $325,519 |
(0.17) | $11.51 | 16.12% | 0.66% | 0.66% | 2.46% | 72% | $303,699 |
(0.16) | $10.07 | 1.82% | 0.68% | 0.68% | 0.92% | 77% | $1,054 |
— | $10.06 | (0.30%) | 0.60% (d) | 0.60% (d) | 1.16% (d) | 77% | $2 |
|
(0.74) | $12.69 | 17.21% | 0.96% (d) | 0.96% (d) | 0.89% (d) | 32% | $1,853 |
(0.14) | $11.50 | 15.83% | 0.95% | 0.95% | 1.35% | 72% | $1,587 |
(0.13) | $10.06 | 1.49% | 0.96% | 0.96% | 1.43% | 77% | $21,702 |
(0.11) | $10.05 | 13.22% | 0.95% | 0.95% | 1.24% | 77% | $21,822 |
(0.16) | $8.98 | 17.29% | 0.95% | 0.95% | 1.34% | 73% | $28,087 |
(0.10) | $7.80 | 24.29% | 0.97% | 0.96% | 1.47% | 69% | $75,884 |
|
(0.70) | $12.61 | 17.01% | 1.24% (d) | 1.24% (d) | 0.62% (d) | 32% | $5,259 |
(0.11) | $11.42 | 15.49% | 1.27% | 1.27% (e) | 1.43% | 72% | $4,929 |
(0.10) | $9.99 | 1.13% | 1.29% | 1.29% (e) | 1.10% | 77% | $4,349 |
(0.08) | $9.98 | 12.78% | 1.31% | 1.31% (e) | 0.86% | 77% | $4,943 |
(0.12) | $8.92 | 16.81% | 1.37% | 1.37% (e) | 0.89% | 73% | $3,655 |
(0.08) | $7.75 | 23.87% | 1.43% | 1.41% (e) | 1.02% | 69% | $4,180 |
|
(0.73) | $12.70 | 17.13% | 0.99% (d) | 0.99% (d) | 0.89% (d) | 32% | $1,405 |
(0.13) | $11.51 | 15.73% | 1.03% | 1.03% (e) | 1.36% | 72% | $1,482 |
(0.12) | $10.07 | 1.49% | 1.04% | 1.04% (e) | 1.39% | 77% | $55,252 |
(0.10) | $10.05 | 13.07% | 1.06% | 1.06% (e) | 1.09% | 77% | $76,143 |
(0.14) | $8.98 | 17.10% | 1.12% | 1.12% (e) | 1.09% | 73% | $102,303 |
(0.09) | $7.80 | 24.15% | 1.18% | 1.16% (e) | 1.27% | 69% | $113,166 |
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Notes to Financial Statements
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Disciplined Core Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust II (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. The Fund offers each of the share classes identified below.
Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months after purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.
Advisor Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares.
Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares of the Fund were no longer offered. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed without a CDSC.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within 12 months after purchase.
Institutional Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares.
Institutional 2 Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares.
Institutional 3 Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are available to institutional and certain other investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares.
The Fund no longer accepts investments by existing investors in Class K shares. When available, Class K shares were not subject to sales charges and were made available only to existing investors in Class K shares. On March 9, 2018, Class K shares were redeemed or exchanged for Advisor Class shares of the Fund in a tax free transaction that had no impact on fees and expenses paid by the shareholders.
Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans and other investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus.
Class T shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 2.50% per transaction and must be purchased through financial intermediaries that, by written agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., are specifically authorized to sell Class T shares.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange. Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.
Foreign equity securities are valued based on the closing price on the foreign exchange in which such securities are primarily traded. If any foreign equity security closing prices are not readily available, the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. Many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to a policy adopted by the Board of Trustees, including, if available, utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange or market, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their latest net asset value.
Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon the settlement price at the close of regular trading on their principal exchanges or, in the absence of transactions, at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Derivative instruments
The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more securities, currencies, commodities, indices, or other assets or instruments. Derivatives may be used to increase investment flexibility
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
(including to maintain cash reserves while maintaining desired exposure to certain assets), for risk management (hedging) purposes, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligations under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell or terminate, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.
A derivative instrument may suffer a marked-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform its obligations under the contract. The Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any variation margin held by the counterparty, plus any replacement costs or related amounts. With exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is reduced counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the clearinghouse or central counterparty (CCP) provides some protection in the case of clearing member default. The clearinghouse or CCP stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, additional counterparty credit risk is failure of the clearinghouse or CCP. However, credit risk still exists in exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker’s customer account. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker’s customers (including the Fund), potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.
In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivatives contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument’s payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting), including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset or netting in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.
Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the clearinghouse or CCP for exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter derivatives. For over-the-counter derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the marked-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $250,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.
Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties of over-the-counter derivatives transactions to terminate derivatives contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund’s net asset value declines by a stated percentage over a specified time period or if the Fund fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In addition to considering counterparty credit risk, the Fund would consider terminating the derivatives contracts based on whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Futures contracts
Futures contracts are exchange-traded and represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought and sold futures contracts to maintain appropriate equity market exposure while keeping sufficient cash to accommodate daily redemptions. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks that it may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.
Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund deposits cash or securities with the broker, known as a futures commission merchant (FCM), in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. The initial margin deposit must be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Cash deposited as initial margin is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio of Investments. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Effects of derivative transactions in the financial statements
The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; and the impact of derivative transactions over the period in the Statement of Operations, including realized and unrealized gains (losses). The derivative instrument schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.
The following table is a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) at January 31, 2018:
| Asset derivatives | |
Risk exposure category | Statement of assets and liabilities location | Fair value ($) |
Equity risk | Net assets — unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | 1,996,659* |
* | Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the tables following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) in the Statement of Operations for the six months ended January 31, 2018:
Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | Futures contracts ($) |
Equity risk | 4,483,138 |
|
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | Futures contracts ($) |
Equity risk | 1,177,501 |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
The following table is a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended January 31, 2018:
Derivative instrument | Average notional amounts ($)* |
Futures contracts — long | 31,597,008 |
* | Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the six months ended January 31, 2018. |
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Corporate actions and dividend income are generally recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.
The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in equity securities, business development companies (BDCs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), limited partnerships (LPs), other regulated investment companies (RICs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the tax character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on actual information reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. With respect to REITs, to the extent actual information has not yet been reported, estimates for return of capital are made by the Fund’s management. Management’s estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.
Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its investment company net taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed along with the income distribution. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Accounting Standards Update 2017-08 Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities
In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2017-08 Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. ASU No. 2017-08 updates the accounting standards to shorten the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities, held at a premium, to be amortized to the earliest call date. The update applies to securities with explicit, noncontingent call features that are callable at fixed prices and on preset dates. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, management is evaluating the implication of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund’s daily net assets that declines from 0.75% to 0.55% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended January 31, 2018 was 0.63% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees, who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial, are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. All amounts payable under the Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. A portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, along with other affiliated funds governed by the Board of Trustees, based on relative net assets.
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. (DST) to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of DST for services as sub-transfer agent and DST is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee for shareholder services based on the number of accounts or on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in omnibus accounts up to the lesser of the amount charged by the financial intermediary or a cap established by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Class K, Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.07%, 0.07% and 0.02%, respectively, of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class.
For the six months ended January 31, 2018, the Fund’s annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
| Effective rate (%) |
Class A | 0.09 |
Advisor Class | 0.09 |
Class C | 0.09 |
Institutional Class | 0.09 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.06 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.01 |
Class K | 0.06 |
Class R | 0.09 |
Class T | 0.09 |
The Fund and certain other associated investment companies have severally, but not jointly, guaranteed the performance and observance of all the terms and conditions of a lease entered into by Seligman Data Corp. (SDC), the former transfer agent, including the payment of rent by SDC (the Guaranty). SDC was the legacy Seligman funds’ former transfer agent.
The lease and the Guaranty expire in January 2019. At January 31, 2018, the Fund’s total potential future obligation over the life of the Guaranty is $17,156. The liability remaining at January 31, 2018 for non-recurring charges associated with the lease amounted to $8,118 and is recorded as a part of the payable for other expenses in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. SDC is owned by six associated investment companies, including the Fund. The Fund’s ownership interest in SDC at January 31, 2018 is recorded as a part of other assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities at a cost of $22,506, which approximates the fair value of the ownership interest.
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended January 31, 2018, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
Plan administration fees
Under a Plan Administration Services Agreement with the Transfer Agent, the Fund pays an annual fee at a rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class K shares for the provision of various administrative, recordkeeping, communication and educational services.
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Under a Plan and Agreement of Distribution, the Fund pays a fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A and Class T shares, a fee at an annual rate of up to 0.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class R shares (of which up to 0.25% may be used for shareholder services) and a fee at an annual rate of up to 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares. For
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Class B and Class C shares, of the 1.00% fee, up to 0.75% is reimbursed for distribution expenses. As a result of all Class B shares of the Fund being redeemed or converted to Class A shares, August 4, 2017 was the last day the Fund paid a distribution and shareholder services fee for Class B shares.
The amount of distribution and shareholder services expenses incurred by the Distributor and not yet reimbursed (unreimbursed expense) was approximately $1,238,000 for Class C shares. This amount is based on the most recent information available as of December 31, 2017, and may be recovered from future payments under the distribution plan or CDSCs. To the extent the unreimbursed expense has been fully recovered, the distribution and/or shareholder services fee is reduced.
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended January 31, 2018, if any, are listed below:
| Amount ($) |
Class A | 352,412 |
Class C | 1,054 |
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:
| November 1, 2017 through November 30, 2018 | Prior to November 1, 2017 |
Class A | 1.12% | 1.17% |
Advisor Class | 0.87 | 0.92 |
Class C | 1.87 | 1.92 |
Institutional Class | 0.87 | 0.92 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.83 | 0.88 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.78 | 0.83 |
Class K | 1.08 | 1.13 |
Class R | 1.37 | 1.42 |
Class T | 1.12 | 1.17 |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
At January 31, 2018, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal tax cost ($) | Gross unrealized appreciation ($) | Gross unrealized (depreciation) ($) | Net unrealized appreciation ($) |
3,417,695,000 | 1,199,020,000 | (27,303,000) | 1,171,717,000 |
Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
The following capital loss carryforwards, determined at July 31, 2017, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration are required to be utilized prior to any capital losses which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, capital loss carryforwards which carry an expiration date may be more likely to expire unused.
2018 ($) | 2019 ($) | No expiration short-term ($) | No expiration long-term ($) | Total ($) |
84,190,413 | 18,579,540 | — | — | 102,769,953 |
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $1,370,944,061 and $1,552,686,589, respectively, for the six months ended January 31, 2018. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Affiliated money market fund
The Fund invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds (the Affiliated MMF). The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends - affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the Affiliated MMF. The Affiliated MMF prices its shares with a floating net asset value. In addition, the Board of Trustees of the Affiliated MMF may impose a fee on redemptions (sometimes referred to as a liquidity fee) or temporarily suspend redemptions (sometimes referred to as imposing a redemption gate) in the event its liquidity falls below regulatory limits.
Note 7. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by Citibank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended January 31, 2018.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Note 8. Significant risks
Shareholder concentration risk
At January 31, 2018, affiliated shareholders of record owned 84.2% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Technology and technology-related investment risk
The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the information technology sector, as well as other technology-related sectors (collectively, the technology sectors) than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors. Companies in the technology sectors are subject to certain risks, including the risk that new services, equipment or technologies will not be accepted by consumers and businesses or will become rapidly obsolete. Performance of such companies may be affected by factors including obtaining and protecting patents (or the failure to do so) and significant competitive pressures, including aggressive pricing of their products or services, new market entrants, competition for market share and short product cycles due to an accelerated rate of technological developments. Such competitive pressures may lead to limited earnings and/or falling profit margins. As a result, the value of their securities may fall or fail to rise. In addition, many technology sector companies have limited operating histories and prices of these companies’ securities historically have been more volatile than other securities, especially over the short term.
Note 9. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 10. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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The Fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
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Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to
investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies. All rights reserved. Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., 225 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110-2804
© 2018 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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SemiAnnual Report
January 31, 2018
Columbia Income Opportunities Fund
Not FDIC Insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
The current outlook for financial markets is clouded by two primary concerns: the high valuation of equities and the direction of interest rates. Following the U.S. presidential election, U.S. equities rallied based on the assumption that the new administration’s policies would stimulate growth quickly. Unfortunately it’s unclear whether those measures will get passed, much less passed quickly. In fixed income, uncertainty stems from the possibility that interest rates won’t rise as rapidly as expected if the administration’s proposed growth policies are not implemented.
Given this uncertainty, investors value a consistent approach more than ever. Investors want strong, repeatable risk-adjusted returns. Consistency — not surprises. As a leading global asset manager, we believe our consistent, collaborative investment approach enables us to deliver the dependable experience your portfolio demands. So, how do we strive to deliver a consistent investment experience?
Better insights
Your portfolio benefits from the investment insights uncovered by our talented investment teams around the world.
Better decisions
Our collaborative, interactive environment enables our investment teams to construct portfolios that take advantage of the best investment ideas.
Better outcomes
We aim to deliver a consistent experience, which means fewer surprises, dependable insights, and products designed to do the thing you want.
Whether you’re trying to save money to help your children go to college or for your own retirement, it’s the consistency of the return that is most essential. People who chase higher returns are usually also the first to sell when that investment goes through a bad patch. We try to combat this behavioral tendency by offering strategies that aim for a more consistent return. Our goal is for investors to panic less during periods of volatility, which can have a significant effect on their long-term results.
Nothing is more important to us than making sure those who have entrusted us to protect and grow their assets can do what matters most to them: build a nest egg, leave a legacy, and live confidently — now and throughout retirement. It’s why our talented professionals around the world work together to uncover uncommon opportunities and why our process encourages challenge and debate around our most compelling ideas to ensure better informed investment decisions, which hopefully lead to better outcomes for you.
Your success is our priority. Talk to your financial advisor about how working with Columbia Threadneedle Investments may help you position your portfolio for consistent, sustainable outcomes, no matter the market conditions.
Sincerely,
Christopher O. Petersen
President, Columbia Funds
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about a fund, visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2018 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
Investment objective
Columbia Income Opportunities Fund (the Fund) seeks to provide shareholders with a high total return through current income and capital appreciation.
Portfolio management
Brian Lavin, CFA
Manager
Managed Fund since 2003
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended January 31, 2018) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A | Excluding sales charges | 06/19/03 | 0.71 | 5.17 | 4.50 | 7.01 |
| Including sales charges | | -4.06 | 0.19 | 3.50 | 6.49 |
Advisor Class* | 11/08/12 | 0.84 | 5.44 | 4.76 | 7.15 |
Class C | Excluding sales charges | 06/19/03 | 0.32 | 4.40 | 3.75 | 6.26 |
| Including sales charges | | -0.66 | 3.40 | 3.75 | 6.26 |
Institutional Class* | 09/27/10 | 0.84 | 5.45 | 4.76 | 7.22 |
Institutional 2 Class* | 11/08/12 | 0.97 | 5.54 | 4.89 | 7.22 |
Institutional 3 Class* | 03/07/11 | 0.90 | 5.49 | 4.95 | 7.31 |
Class K | 06/19/03 | 0.75 | 5.28 | 4.63 | 7.18 |
Class R* | 09/27/10 | 0.58 | 4.92 | 4.24 | 6.75 |
Class T* | Excluding sales charges | 09/27/10 | 0.71 | 5.19 | 4.53 | 7.02 |
| Including sales charges | | -1.83 | 2.59 | 4.00 | 6.74 |
ICE BofAML BB-B US Cash Pay High Yield Constrained Index | | 1.70 | 6.23 | 5.45 | 7.47 |
Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 4.75%. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. Returns for Class T shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 2.50% per transaction. The Fund’s other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Effective November 1, 2017, Class R4, Class R5, Class Y and Class Z shares were renamed Advisor Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class and Institutional Class shares, respectively. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com or calling 800.345.6611.
* | The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one share class at its inception, Class A shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information. |
The ICE BofAML BB-B US Cash Pay High Yield Constrained Index is an unmanaged index of high yield bonds. The index is subject to a 2% cap on allocation to any one issuer. The 2% cap is intended to provide broad diversification and better reflect the overall character of the high yield market.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Fund at a Glance (continued)
(Unaudited)
Portfolio breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2018) |
Common Stocks | 0.0 (a) |
Convertible Bonds | 0.0 (a) |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | 95.6 |
Foreign Government Obligations | 0.4 |
Money Market Funds | 2.9 |
Senior Loans | 1.1 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Quality breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2018) |
BBB rating | 1.5 |
BB rating | 52.3 |
B rating | 43.7 |
CCC rating | 2.3 |
Not rated | 0.2 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income investments (excluding Money Market Funds).
Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from highest to lowest credit quality, determined by using the average rating of Moody’s, S&P and Fitch. When ratings are available from only two rating agencies, the average of the two rating is used. When a rating is available from only one rating agency, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by any rating agency, it is designated as “Not rated.” Credit quality ratings assigned by a rating agency are subjective opinions, not statements of fact, and are subject to change, including daily. The ratings assigned by credit rating agencies are but one of the considerations that the Investment Manager and/or Fund’s subadviser incorporates into its credit analysis process, along with such other issuer-specific factors as cash flows, capital structure and leverage ratios, ability to de-leverage (repay) through free cash flow, quality of management, market positioning and access to capital, as well as such security-specific factors as the terms of the security (e.g., interest rate and time to maturity) and the amount and type of any collateral.
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
August 1, 2017 — January 31, 2018 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | Account value at the end of the period ($) | Expenses paid during the period ($) | Fund’s annualized expense ratio (%) |
| Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual |
Class A | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,007.10 | 1,020.01 | 5.21 | 5.24 | 1.03 |
Advisor Class (formerly Class R4) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,008.40 | 1,021.27 | 3.95 | 3.97 | 0.78 |
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,003.20 | 1,016.23 | 8.99 | 9.05 | 1.78 |
Institutional Class (formerly Class Z) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,008.40 | 1,021.27 | 3.95 | 3.97 | 0.78 |
Institutional 2 Class (formerly Class R5) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,009.70 | 1,021.63 | 3.60 | 3.62 | 0.71 |
Institutional 3 Class (formerly Class Y) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,009.00 | 1,021.88 | 3.34 | 3.36 | 0.66 |
Class K | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,007.50 | 1,020.37 | 4.86 | 4.89 | 0.96 |
Class R | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,005.80 | 1,018.75 | 6.47 | 6.51 | 1.28 |
Class T | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,007.10 | 1,020.01 | 5.21 | 5.24 | 1.03 |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Common Stocks —% |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Consumer Discretionary —% |
Media —% |
Haights Cross Communications, Inc.(a),(b),(c),(d) | 275,078 | 0 |
Loral Space & Communications, Inc.(b) | 101 | 4,712 |
Ziff Davis Holdings, Inc.(a),(b),(d) | 6,107 | 61 |
Total | | 4,773 |
Total Consumer Discretionary | 4,773 |
Industrials —% |
Commercial Services & Supplies —% |
Quad/Graphics, Inc. | 1,298 | 28,712 |
Total Industrials | 28,712 |
Utilities —% |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers —% |
Calpine Corp. Escrow(a),(b),(c),(d) | 23,187,000 | 0 |
Total Utilities | 0 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $3,137,679) | 33,485 |
Convertible Bonds —% |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Wirelines —% |
At Home Corp.(a),(c),(d),(e) |
Subordinated |
06/12/2015 | 0.000% | | 3,896,787 | 0 |
Total Convertible Bonds (Cost $—) | 0 |
|
Corporate Bonds & Notes 94.2% |
| | | | |
Aerospace & Defense 1.7% |
Bombardier, Inc.(f) |
12/01/2021 | 8.750% | | 4,042,000 | 4,505,912 |
01/15/2023 | 6.125% | | 1,800,000 | 1,820,007 |
12/01/2024 | 7.500% | | 3,049,000 | 3,204,846 |
TransDigm, Inc. |
05/15/2025 | 6.500% | | 3,677,000 | 3,768,429 |
06/15/2026 | 6.375% | | 14,289,000 | 14,658,671 |
Total | 27,957,865 |
Automotive 0.5% |
Delphi Technologies PLC(f) |
10/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 3,910,000 | 3,896,366 |
IHO Verwaltungs GmbH PIK(f) |
09/15/2023 | 4.500% | | 1,200,000 | 1,218,218 |
09/15/2026 | 4.750% | | 3,689,000 | 3,743,535 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Lear Corp. Escrow Bond(a),(c),(d) |
03/01/2018 | 8.750% | | 1,595,000 | 0 |
Total | 8,858,119 |
Banking 0.8% |
Ally Financial, Inc. |
11/01/2031 | 8.000% | | 10,422,000 | 13,295,335 |
Brokerage/Asset Managers/Exchanges 0.1% |
VFH Parent LLC/Orchestra Co-Issuer, Inc.(f) |
06/15/2022 | 6.750% | | 1,270,000 | 1,336,018 |
Building Materials 1.3% |
American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc.(f) |
04/15/2021 | 5.625% | | 5,642,000 | 5,744,583 |
12/15/2023 | 5.750% | | 1,841,000 | 1,941,718 |
Beacon Escrow Corp.(f) |
11/01/2025 | 4.875% | | 5,881,000 | 5,856,088 |
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. |
10/01/2023 | 6.375% | | 1,414,000 | 1,488,027 |
HD Supply, Inc.(f) |
04/15/2024 | 5.750% | | 2,787,000 | 2,981,326 |
James Hardie International Finance DAC(f) |
01/15/2025 | 4.750% | | 1,430,000 | 1,449,491 |
01/15/2028 | 5.000% | | 2,009,000 | 2,022,932 |
Total | 21,484,165 |
Cable and Satellite 10.1% |
Altice U.S. Finance I Corp.(f) |
07/15/2023 | 5.375% | | 15,300,000 | 15,678,966 |
05/15/2026 | 5.500% | | 3,268,000 | 3,337,585 |
CCO Holdings LLC/Capital Corp.(f) |
05/01/2025 | 5.375% | | 6,519,000 | 6,628,506 |
02/15/2026 | 5.750% | | 8,985,000 | 9,314,067 |
05/01/2026 | 5.500% | | 106,000 | 107,619 |
05/01/2027 | 5.125% | | 3,752,000 | 3,661,479 |
05/01/2027 | 5.875% | | 5,846,000 | 6,022,748 |
CSC Holdings LLC(f) |
10/15/2025 | 6.625% | | 18,972,000 | 20,284,047 |
02/01/2028 | 5.375% | | 5,205,000 | 5,191,930 |
DISH DBS Corp. |
11/15/2024 | 5.875% | | 5,420,000 | 5,144,978 |
07/01/2026 | 7.750% | | 18,970,000 | 19,529,558 |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc.(f) |
04/15/2025 | 5.375% | | 6,433,000 | 6,642,870 |
07/15/2026 | 5.375% | | 1,663,000 | 1,701,414 |
08/01/2027 | 5.000% | | 6,695,000 | 6,656,999 |
Unitymedia Hessen GmbH & Co. KG NRW(f) |
01/15/2025 | 5.000% | | 16,445,000 | 16,861,700 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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| 5 |
Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Videotron Ltd.(f) |
04/15/2027 | 5.125% | | 5,532,000 | 5,733,769 |
Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC(f) |
01/15/2026 | 5.250% | | 17,388,000 | 17,686,413 |
08/15/2026 | 5.500% | | 4,893,000 | 5,019,142 |
Ziggo Bond Finance BV(f) |
01/15/2027 | 6.000% | | 5,050,000 | 4,969,619 |
Ziggo Secured Finance BV(f) |
01/15/2027 | 5.500% | | 11,043,000 | 10,962,971 |
Total | 171,136,380 |
Chemicals 2.7% |
Angus Chemical Co.(f) |
02/15/2023 | 8.750% | | 6,093,000 | 6,251,716 |
Axalta Coating Systems LLC(f) |
08/15/2024 | 4.875% | | 4,749,000 | 4,914,925 |
Chemours Co. (The) |
05/15/2023 | 6.625% | | 3,577,000 | 3,774,497 |
INEOS Group Holdings SA(f) |
08/01/2024 | 5.625% | | 2,503,000 | 2,570,386 |
Koppers, Inc.(f) |
02/15/2025 | 6.000% | | 2,101,000 | 2,219,232 |
Olin Corp. |
02/01/2030 | 5.000% | | 2,691,000 | 2,698,588 |
Platform Specialty Products Corp.(f) |
02/01/2022 | 6.500% | | 3,470,000 | 3,578,972 |
12/01/2025 | 5.875% | | 5,905,000 | 5,983,832 |
PQ Corp.(f) |
11/15/2022 | 6.750% | | 7,000,000 | 7,488,453 |
12/15/2025 | 5.750% | | 3,376,000 | 3,484,687 |
SPCM SA(f) |
09/15/2025 | 4.875% | | 2,650,000 | 2,660,290 |
Venator Finance SARL/Materials LLC(f) |
07/15/2025 | 5.750% | | 864,000 | 890,335 |
Total | 46,515,913 |
Construction Machinery 1.9% |
Ashtead Capital, Inc.(f) |
08/15/2025 | 4.125% | | 1,695,000 | 1,677,326 |
08/15/2027 | 4.375% | | 4,772,000 | 4,731,777 |
H&E Equipment Services, Inc.(f) |
09/01/2025 | 5.625% | | 1,733,000 | 1,796,802 |
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc.(f) |
01/15/2025 | 5.375% | | 2,029,000 | 2,084,905 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
United Rentals North America, Inc. |
10/15/2025 | 4.625% | | 1,176,000 | 1,192,734 |
09/15/2026 | 5.875% | | 5,603,000 | 5,990,946 |
05/15/2027 | 5.500% | | 8,091,000 | 8,483,721 |
01/15/2028 | 4.875% | | 6,878,000 | 6,870,228 |
Total | 32,828,439 |
Consumer Cyclical Services 1.7% |
APX Group, Inc. |
12/01/2022 | 7.875% | | 7,517,000 | 8,061,321 |
IHS Markit Ltd.(f) |
11/01/2022 | 5.000% | | 4,561,000 | 4,842,332 |
02/15/2025 | 4.750% | | 8,501,000 | 8,850,187 |
03/01/2026 | 4.000% | | 1,297,000 | 1,263,721 |
Interval Acquisition Corp. |
04/15/2023 | 5.625% | | 6,179,000 | 6,391,731 |
Total | 29,409,292 |
Consumer Products 2.2% |
Mattel, Inc.(f) |
12/31/2025 | 6.750% | | 3,336,000 | 3,385,880 |
Prestige Brands, Inc.(f) |
03/01/2024 | 6.375% | | 5,335,000 | 5,494,693 |
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The) |
10/15/2023 | 6.000% | | 6,652,000 | 7,032,820 |
12/15/2026 | 5.250% | | 2,320,000 | 2,411,081 |
Spectrum Brands, Inc. |
07/15/2025 | 5.750% | | 6,924,000 | 7,296,892 |
Springs Industries, Inc. |
06/01/2021 | 6.250% | | 7,380,000 | 7,540,766 |
Valvoline, Inc. |
07/15/2024 | 5.500% | | 946,000 | 994,208 |
08/15/2025 | 4.375% | | 3,821,000 | 3,812,697 |
Total | 37,969,037 |
Diversified Manufacturing 0.9% |
Gates Global LLC/Co.(f) |
07/15/2022 | 6.000% | | 1,158,000 | 1,185,507 |
SPX FLOW, Inc.(f) |
08/15/2024 | 5.625% | | 1,680,000 | 1,742,247 |
08/15/2026 | 5.875% | | 3,931,000 | 4,127,798 |
TriMas Corp.(f) |
10/15/2025 | 4.875% | | 603,000 | 608,609 |
WESCO Distribution, Inc. |
06/15/2024 | 5.375% | | 3,540,000 | 3,641,655 |
Zekelman Industries, Inc.(f) |
06/15/2023 | 9.875% | | 2,993,000 | 3,356,521 |
Total | 14,662,337 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Electric 3.8% |
AES Corp. |
05/15/2026 | 6.000% | | 1,976,000 | 2,112,757 |
09/01/2027 | 5.125% | | 3,975,000 | 4,167,410 |
Calpine Corp. |
01/15/2025 | 5.750% | | 4,834,000 | 4,587,916 |
Calpine Corp.(f) |
06/01/2026 | 5.250% | | 1,286,000 | 1,260,734 |
Dynegy, Inc. |
11/01/2024 | 7.625% | | 3,990,000 | 4,307,548 |
Dynegy, Inc.(f) |
01/30/2026 | 8.125% | | 2,839,000 | 3,127,999 |
NextEra Energy Operating Partners LP(f) |
09/15/2027 | 4.500% | | 4,392,000 | 4,328,514 |
NRG Energy, Inc. |
01/15/2027 | 6.625% | | 8,574,000 | 9,073,890 |
NRG Energy, Inc.(f) |
01/15/2028 | 5.750% | | 1,085,000 | 1,086,472 |
NRG Yield Operating LLC |
08/15/2024 | 5.375% | | 8,769,000 | 8,904,700 |
09/15/2026 | 5.000% | | 8,001,000 | 8,051,246 |
Pattern Energy Group, Inc.(f) |
02/01/2024 | 5.875% | | 6,974,000 | 7,339,730 |
TerraForm Power Operating LLC(f) |
01/31/2028 | 5.000% | | 6,853,000 | 6,751,096 |
Total | 65,100,012 |
Finance Companies 2.3% |
Aircastle Ltd. |
02/15/2022 | 5.500% | | 2,071,000 | 2,202,755 |
04/01/2023 | 5.000% | | 3,889,000 | 4,086,308 |
iStar, Inc. |
04/01/2022 | 6.000% | | 2,739,000 | 2,799,866 |
Navient Corp. |
01/25/2022 | 7.250% | | 5,777,000 | 6,249,027 |
06/15/2022 | 6.500% | | 3,411,000 | 3,597,609 |
03/25/2024 | 6.125% | | 2,529,000 | 2,581,505 |
10/25/2024 | 5.875% | | 3,496,000 | 3,510,655 |
Provident Funding Associates LP/Finance Corp.(f) |
06/15/2025 | 6.375% | | 3,624,000 | 3,764,035 |
Quicken Loans, Inc.(f) |
05/01/2025 | 5.750% | | 6,588,000 | 6,722,112 |
01/15/2028 | 5.250% | | 700,000 | 684,590 |
Springleaf Finance Corp. |
03/15/2023 | 5.625% | | 2,559,000 | 2,561,761 |
Total | 38,760,223 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Food and Beverage 3.2% |
Aramark Services, Inc.(f) |
02/01/2028 | 5.000% | | 2,723,000 | 2,766,293 |
B&G Foods, Inc. |
04/01/2025 | 5.250% | | 11,460,000 | 11,473,878 |
FAGE International SA/U.S.A. Dairy Industry, Inc.(f) |
08/15/2026 | 5.625% | | 6,115,000 | 5,874,137 |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.(f) |
11/01/2024 | 4.625% | | 2,632,000 | 2,668,932 |
11/01/2026 | 4.875% | | 5,768,000 | 5,874,408 |
Pinnacle Foods Finance LLC/Corp. |
01/15/2024 | 5.875% | | 850,000 | 899,299 |
Post Holdings, Inc.(f) |
03/01/2025 | 5.500% | | 1,927,000 | 1,982,461 |
08/15/2026 | 5.000% | | 9,994,000 | 9,777,520 |
03/01/2027 | 5.750% | | 11,005,000 | 11,022,520 |
01/15/2028 | 5.625% | | 1,446,000 | 1,443,225 |
Total | 53,782,673 |
Gaming 6.0% |
Boyd Gaming Corp. |
05/15/2023 | 6.875% | | 4,851,000 | 5,122,035 |
04/01/2026 | 6.375% | | 2,856,000 | 3,061,998 |
Caesars Resort Collection LLC/CRC Finco, Inc.(f) |
10/15/2025 | 5.250% | | 2,384,000 | 2,370,151 |
Eldorado Resorts, Inc. |
04/01/2025 | 6.000% | | 5,065,000 | 5,288,944 |
GLP Capital LP/Financing II, Inc. |
04/15/2026 | 5.375% | | 8,171,000 | 8,742,970 |
International Game Technology PLC(f) |
02/15/2022 | 6.250% | | 3,401,000 | 3,648,062 |
02/15/2025 | 6.500% | | 11,405,000 | 12,715,013 |
Jack Ohio Finance LLC/1 Corp.(f) |
11/15/2021 | 6.750% | | 2,524,000 | 2,656,750 |
MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership LP/Finance Co-Issuer, Inc. |
05/01/2024 | 5.625% | | 2,915,000 | 3,110,509 |
09/01/2026 | 4.500% | | 2,800,000 | 2,768,517 |
MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership LP/Finance Co-Issuer, Inc.(f) |
01/15/2028 | 4.500% | | 4,691,000 | 4,567,589 |
MGM Resorts International |
10/01/2020 | 6.750% | | 5,487,000 | 5,904,742 |
12/15/2021 | 6.625% | | 12,546,000 | 13,694,862 |
Penn National Gaming, Inc.(f) |
01/15/2027 | 5.625% | | 3,776,000 | 3,910,376 |
Rivers Pittsburgh Borrower LP/Finance Corp.(f) |
08/15/2021 | 6.125% | | 3,593,000 | 3,569,304 |
Scientific Games International, Inc.(f) |
01/01/2022 | 7.000% | | 5,361,000 | 5,659,640 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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| 7 |
Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Scientific Games International, Inc.(f),(g) |
10/15/2025 | 5.000% | | 7,189,000 | 7,205,599 |
Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc.(f) |
10/01/2020 | 7.804% | | 1,730,000 | 1,747,300 |
Tunica-Biloxi Gaming Authority(f) |
12/15/2020 | 3.780% | | 7,257,976 | 1,959,654 |
Wynn Las Vegas LLC/Capital Corp.(f) |
03/01/2025 | 5.500% | | 2,000,000 | 2,021,888 |
05/15/2027 | 5.250% | | 2,860,000 | 2,834,523 |
Total | 102,560,426 |
Health Care 5.8% |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. |
03/01/2024 | 6.500% | | 5,648,000 | 5,915,676 |
Change Healthcare Holdings LLC/Finance, Inc.(f) |
03/01/2025 | 5.750% | | 4,614,000 | 4,695,188 |
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc. |
03/31/2023 | 6.250% | | 6,442,000 | 5,955,642 |
DaVita, Inc. |
07/15/2024 | 5.125% | | 2,562,000 | 2,580,049 |
05/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 4,700,000 | 4,683,028 |
Envision Healthcare Corp.(f) |
12/01/2024 | 6.250% | | 3,539,000 | 3,731,426 |
HCA, Inc. |
04/15/2025 | 5.250% | | 17,563,000 | 18,411,117 |
06/15/2026 | 5.250% | | 11,696,000 | 12,250,577 |
02/15/2027 | 4.500% | | 3,887,000 | 3,875,409 |
Hologic, Inc.(f) |
10/15/2025 | 4.375% | | 4,639,000 | 4,640,392 |
02/01/2028 | 4.625% | | 1,384,000 | 1,383,985 |
MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC(f) |
06/01/2024 | 7.125% | | 7,654,000 | 8,218,260 |
Quintiles IMS, Inc.(f) |
05/15/2023 | 4.875% | | 4,621,000 | 4,781,058 |
Teleflex, Inc. |
06/01/2026 | 4.875% | | 1,661,000 | 1,677,160 |
11/15/2027 | 4.625% | | 2,825,000 | 2,812,951 |
Tenet Healthcare Corp.(f) |
07/15/2024 | 4.625% | | 9,720,000 | 9,567,620 |
05/01/2025 | 5.125% | | 2,634,000 | 2,599,060 |
Total | 97,778,598 |
Healthcare Insurance 0.9% |
Centene Corp. |
01/15/2025 | 4.750% | | 4,855,000 | 4,929,592 |
Molina Healthcare, Inc.(f) |
06/15/2025 | 4.875% | | 2,917,000 | 2,923,053 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. |
04/01/2025 | 5.250% | | 6,433,000 | 6,727,053 |
Total | 14,579,698 |
Home Construction 1.3% |
CalAtlantic Group, Inc. |
11/15/2024 | 5.875% | | 2,630,000 | 2,869,298 |
06/01/2026 | 5.250% | | 2,350,000 | 2,467,582 |
Lennar Corp. |
04/30/2024 | 4.500% | | 2,881,000 | 2,913,253 |
Lennar Corp.(f) |
11/29/2027 | 4.750% | | 3,523,000 | 3,562,627 |
Meritage Homes Corp. |
04/01/2022 | 7.000% | | 1,600,000 | 1,803,978 |
06/01/2025 | 6.000% | | 3,069,000 | 3,321,585 |
06/06/2027 | 5.125% | | 1,767,000 | 1,764,035 |
Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc./Holdings II(f) |
03/01/2024 | 5.625% | | 3,500,000 | 3,674,891 |
Total | 22,377,249 |
Independent Energy 6.9% |
Callon Petroleum Co. |
10/01/2024 | 6.125% | | 4,052,000 | 4,201,806 |
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. |
04/15/2023 | 6.250% | | 6,207,000 | 6,410,490 |
Centennial Resource Production LLC(f) |
01/15/2026 | 5.375% | | 1,809,000 | 1,837,266 |
Continental Resources, Inc. |
06/01/2024 | 3.800% | | 3,993,000 | 3,914,322 |
CrownRock LP/Finance, Inc.(f) |
10/15/2025 | 5.625% | | 5,736,000 | 5,797,719 |
Diamondback Energy, Inc. |
05/31/2025 | 5.375% | | 7,583,000 | 7,862,593 |
Diamondback Energy, Inc.(f) |
05/31/2025 | 5.375% | | 1,713,000 | 1,775,735 |
Endeavor Energy Resources LP/Finance, Inc.(f) |
01/30/2026 | 5.500% | | 787,000 | 797,488 |
01/30/2028 | 5.750% | | 3,460,000 | 3,517,284 |
Extraction Oil & Gas, Inc.(f) |
05/15/2024 | 7.375% | | 3,026,000 | 3,252,481 |
02/01/2026 | 5.625% | | 2,134,000 | 2,134,854 |
Halcon Resources Corp.(f) |
02/15/2025 | 6.750% | | 373,000 | 393,062 |
Laredo Petroleum, Inc. |
03/15/2023 | 6.250% | | 9,757,000 | 10,111,872 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
8 | Columbia Income Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report 2018 |
Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Parsley Energy LLC/Finance Corp.(f) |
01/15/2025 | 5.375% | | 3,160,000 | 3,193,866 |
08/15/2025 | 5.250% | | 8,474,000 | 8,554,452 |
10/15/2027 | 5.625% | | 5,199,000 | 5,331,081 |
PDC Energy, Inc. |
09/15/2024 | 6.125% | | 6,174,000 | 6,421,479 |
QEP Resources, Inc. |
03/01/2026 | 5.625% | | 1,484,000 | 1,523,045 |
RSP Permian, Inc. |
01/15/2025 | 5.250% | | 11,110,000 | 11,550,311 |
SM Energy Co. |
09/15/2026 | 6.750% | | 10,355,000 | 10,812,774 |
WPX Energy, Inc. |
01/15/2022 | 6.000% | | 14,758,000 | 15,532,795 |
09/15/2024 | 5.250% | | 2,433,000 | 2,460,247 |
Total | 117,387,022 |
Leisure 0.5% |
Cedar Fair LP/Canada’s Wonderland Co./Magnum Management Corp./Millenium Operations LLC(f) |
04/15/2027 | 5.375% | | 5,602,000 | 5,858,751 |
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.(f) |
11/01/2024 | 4.875% | | 2,720,000 | 2,773,918 |
Total | 8,632,669 |
Lodging 0.2% |
Hilton Grand Vacations Borrower LLC/Inc. |
12/01/2024 | 6.125% | | 2,736,000 | 2,973,214 |
Media and Entertainment 2.9% |
Match Group, Inc. |
06/01/2024 | 6.375% | | 6,683,000 | 7,235,042 |
Match Group, Inc.(f) |
12/15/2027 | 5.000% | | 1,557,000 | 1,568,586 |
Netflix, Inc. |
02/15/2025 | 5.875% | | 1,038,000 | 1,111,079 |
11/15/2026 | 4.375% | | 11,902,000 | 11,644,322 |
Netflix, Inc.(f) |
04/15/2028 | 4.875% | | 9,704,000 | 9,618,469 |
Nielsen Luxembourg SARL(f) |
02/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 5,721,000 | 5,785,430 |
Outfront Media Capital LLC/Corp. |
03/15/2025 | 5.875% | | 6,594,000 | 6,854,536 |
Univision Communications, Inc.(f) |
02/15/2025 | 5.125% | | 5,494,000 | 5,329,246 |
Ziff Davis Media, Inc.(a),(c),(d),(e) |
12/15/2011 | 0.000% | | 753,352 | 0 |
Total | 49,146,710 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Metals and Mining 4.7% |
Alcoa Nederland Holding BV(f) |
09/30/2024 | 6.750% | | 1,484,000 | 1,617,906 |
09/30/2026 | 7.000% | | 2,229,000 | 2,468,838 |
Big River Steel LLC/Finance Corp.(f) |
09/01/2025 | 7.250% | | 3,937,000 | 4,232,669 |
Constellium NV(f) |
02/15/2026 | 5.875% | | 7,566,000 | 7,690,650 |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. |
11/14/2024 | 4.550% | | 10,627,000 | 10,799,009 |
03/15/2043 | 5.450% | | 9,947,000 | 10,198,231 |
Grinding Media, Inc./Moly-Cop AltaSteel Ltd.(f) |
12/15/2023 | 7.375% | | 3,184,000 | 3,347,791 |
HudBay Minerals, Inc.(f) |
01/15/2023 | 7.250% | | 1,772,000 | 1,889,960 |
01/15/2025 | 7.625% | | 3,528,000 | 3,879,692 |
Novelis Corp.(f) |
08/15/2024 | 6.250% | | 2,909,000 | 3,049,662 |
09/30/2026 | 5.875% | | 8,886,000 | 9,147,915 |
Steel Dynamics, Inc. |
09/15/2025 | 4.125% | | 1,447,000 | 1,437,312 |
Teck Resources Ltd. |
07/15/2041 | 6.250% | | 17,093,000 | 19,734,792 |
Total | 79,494,427 |
Midstream 7.1% |
Andeavor Logistics LP/Tesoro Finance Corp. |
01/15/2025 | 5.250% | | 7,276,000 | 7,622,207 |
Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC |
06/30/2027 | 5.125% | | 4,866,000 | 5,020,968 |
Delek Logistics Partners LP(f) |
05/15/2025 | 6.750% | | 3,649,000 | 3,689,581 |
Energy Transfer Equity LP |
03/15/2023 | 4.250% | | 3,115,000 | 3,129,983 |
06/01/2027 | 5.500% | | 16,680,000 | 17,596,349 |
Holly Energy Partners LP/Finance Corp.(f) |
08/01/2024 | 6.000% | | 4,320,000 | 4,521,044 |
NGPL PipeCo LLC(f) |
08/15/2022 | 4.375% | | 1,653,000 | 1,674,031 |
08/15/2027 | 4.875% | | 5,886,000 | 6,031,255 |
12/15/2037 | 7.768% | | 4,513,000 | 5,631,886 |
NuStar Logistics LP |
04/28/2027 | 5.625% | | 3,998,000 | 4,179,681 |
Rockies Express Pipeline LLC(f) |
04/15/2040 | 6.875% | | 579,000 | 677,865 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
Columbia Income Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report 2018
| 9 |
Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Sunoco LP/Finance Corp.(f) |
01/15/2023 | 4.875% | | 1,608,000 | 1,638,401 |
02/15/2026 | 5.500% | | 2,797,000 | 2,851,561 |
03/15/2028 | 5.875% | | 1,678,000 | 1,713,892 |
Tallgrass Energy Partners LP/Finance Corp.(f) |
09/15/2024 | 5.500% | | 3,247,000 | 3,319,743 |
01/15/2028 | 5.500% | | 2,988,000 | 2,983,440 |
Targa Resources Partners LP/Finance Corp. |
02/01/2027 | 5.375% | | 17,916,000 | 18,236,696 |
Targa Resources Partners LP/Finance Corp.(f) |
01/15/2028 | 5.000% | | 6,117,000 | 6,054,490 |
Williams Companies, Inc. (The) |
06/24/2024 | 4.550% | | 23,239,000 | 23,831,897 |
Total | 120,404,970 |
Oil Field Services 0.9% |
Ensco PLC |
02/01/2026 | 7.750% | | 2,205,000 | 2,195,653 |
Nabors Industries, Inc.(f) |
02/01/2025 | 5.750% | | 7,233,000 | 7,108,317 |
Rowan Companies, Inc. |
01/15/2024 | 4.750% | | 2,459,000 | 2,231,833 |
SESI LLC(f) |
09/15/2024 | 7.750% | | 1,761,000 | 1,890,226 |
Transocean, Inc.(f) |
01/15/2026 | 7.500% | | 1,560,000 | 1,629,930 |
Total | 15,055,959 |
Other Financial Institutions 0.1% |
FTI Consulting, Inc. |
11/15/2022 | 6.000% | | 2,378,000 | 2,434,846 |
Other Industry 0.3% |
KAR Auction Services, Inc.(f) |
06/01/2025 | 5.125% | | 5,065,000 | 5,129,407 |
Other REIT 0.4% |
CyrusOne LP/Finance Corp. |
03/15/2024 | 5.000% | | 3,085,000 | 3,179,197 |
03/15/2027 | 5.375% | | 3,348,000 | 3,481,920 |
Total | 6,661,117 |
Packaging 3.6% |
Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC/Holdings U.S.A., Inc.(f) |
05/15/2024 | 7.250% | | 11,745,000 | 12,622,586 |
02/15/2025 | 6.000% | | 9,796,000 | 10,129,711 |
Berry Global, Inc. |
10/15/2022 | 6.000% | | 3,350,000 | 3,497,534 |
07/15/2023 | 5.125% | | 8,530,000 | 8,841,285 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Crown Americas LLC/Capital Corp. VI(f) |
02/01/2026 | 4.750% | | 2,432,000 | 2,446,879 |
Multi-Color Corp.(f) |
11/01/2025 | 4.875% | | 4,363,000 | 4,377,023 |
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.(f) |
08/15/2023 | 5.875% | | 4,679,000 | 4,973,440 |
08/15/2025 | 6.375% | | 3,482,000 | 3,847,610 |
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./LLC(f) |
07/15/2023 | 5.125% | | 10,633,000 | 10,937,433 |
Total | 61,673,501 |
Pharmaceuticals 1.9% |
Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc.(f) |
01/15/2026 | 4.875% | | 2,194,000 | 2,193,256 |
Jaguar Holding Co. II/Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC(f) |
08/01/2023 | 6.375% | | 8,739,000 | 8,990,954 |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.(f) |
03/15/2024 | 7.000% | | 7,994,000 | 8,508,862 |
11/01/2025 | 5.500% | | 12,450,000 | 12,545,491 |
Total | 32,238,563 |
Property & Casualty 0.0% |
Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co.(e),(f) |
12/01/2097 | 0.000% | | 4,600,000 | 1,086 |
Subordinated |
12/01/2037 | 0.000% | | 180,000 | 42 |
Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co.(e) |
Subordinated |
07/01/2026 | 0.000% | | 9,865,000 | 2,328 |
Total | 3,456 |
Restaurants 1.3% |
1011778 BC ULC/New Red Finance, Inc.(f) |
05/15/2024 | 4.250% | | 5,209,000 | 5,118,801 |
10/15/2025 | 5.000% | | 10,012,000 | 10,023,674 |
KFC Holding Co./Pizza Hut Holdings LLC/Taco Bell of America LLC(f) |
06/01/2026 | 5.250% | | 4,423,000 | 4,509,377 |
06/01/2027 | 4.750% | | 2,684,000 | 2,660,182 |
Total | 22,312,034 |
Retailers 1.5% |
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. |
12/15/2024 | 6.000% | | 4,940,000 | 5,151,388 |
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. |
06/01/2022 | 5.000% | | 2,233,000 | 2,303,159 |
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.(f) |
12/15/2023 | 5.250% | | 2,542,000 | 2,615,281 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
L Brands, Inc. |
02/01/2028 | 5.250% | | 1,651,000 | 1,631,885 |
11/01/2035 | 6.875% | | 5,496,000 | 5,642,177 |
Lithia Motors, Inc.(f) |
08/01/2025 | 5.250% | | 850,000 | 877,620 |
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. |
08/15/2020 | 3.750% | | 746,000 | 748,037 |
12/01/2024 | 5.375% | | 2,002,000 | 2,037,267 |
05/15/2026 | 5.500% | | 3,619,000 | 3,690,797 |
Total | 24,697,611 |
Technology 5.5% |
Camelot Finance SA(f) |
10/15/2024 | 7.875% | | 3,633,000 | 3,901,097 |
CDK Global, Inc.(f) |
06/01/2027 | 4.875% | | 1,836,000 | 1,843,004 |
Equinix, Inc. |
01/15/2026 | 5.875% | | 19,753,000 | 20,972,353 |
First Data Corp.(f) |
01/15/2024 | 5.750% | | 8,605,000 | 8,911,458 |
Gartner, Inc.(f) |
04/01/2025 | 5.125% | | 8,223,000 | 8,562,043 |
Iron Mountain, Inc.(f) |
09/15/2027 | 4.875% | | 2,950,000 | 2,827,327 |
03/15/2028 | 5.250% | | 5,786,000 | 5,624,970 |
MSCI, Inc.(f) |
08/15/2025 | 5.750% | | 2,990,000 | 3,166,006 |
08/01/2026 | 4.750% | | 3,710,000 | 3,782,386 |
PTC, Inc. |
05/15/2024 | 6.000% | | 5,969,000 | 6,340,326 |
Qualitytech LP/QTS Finance Corp.(f) |
11/15/2025 | 4.750% | | 4,935,000 | 4,949,509 |
Symantec Corp.(f) |
04/15/2025 | 5.000% | | 6,723,000 | 6,845,809 |
Vantiv LLC/Vanity Issuer Corp.(f) |
11/15/2025 | 4.375% | | 2,000,000 | 1,982,894 |
VeriSign, Inc. |
05/01/2023 | 4.625% | | 2,202,000 | 2,253,795 |
04/01/2025 | 5.250% | | 7,160,000 | 7,582,941 |
07/15/2027 | 4.750% | | 3,161,000 | 3,192,841 |
Total | 92,738,759 |
Transportation Services 0.6% |
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC/Finance, Inc.(f) |
03/15/2025 | 5.250% | | 6,243,000 | 6,134,921 |
Hertz Corp. (The)(f) |
06/01/2022 | 7.625% | | 4,553,000 | 4,762,939 |
Total | 10,897,860 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Wireless 5.8% |
SBA Communications Corp. |
09/01/2024 | 4.875% | | 19,080,000 | 19,029,610 |
SFR Group SA(f) |
05/01/2026 | 7.375% | | 21,030,000 | 20,717,494 |
Sprint Communications, Inc.(f) |
03/01/2020 | 7.000% | | 8,698,000 | 9,285,124 |
Sprint Corp. |
06/15/2024 | 7.125% | | 3,614,000 | 3,660,761 |
02/15/2025 | 7.625% | | 16,450,000 | 17,062,828 |
T-Mobile U.S.A., Inc. |
01/15/2026 | 6.500% | | 18,062,000 | 19,573,482 |
02/01/2026 | 4.500% | | 2,022,000 | 2,030,743 |
02/01/2028 | 4.750% | | 2,528,000 | 2,537,440 |
Wind Tre SpA(f) |
01/20/2026 | 5.000% | | 5,035,000 | 4,579,630 |
Total | 98,477,112 |
Wirelines 2.8% |
CenturyLink, Inc. |
03/15/2022 | 5.800% | | 2,800,000 | 2,732,489 |
04/01/2024 | 7.500% | | 14,490,000 | 14,584,910 |
Frontier Communications Corp. |
01/15/2023 | 7.125% | | 8,750,000 | 5,951,269 |
01/15/2025 | 6.875% | | 2,282,000 | 1,431,745 |
09/15/2025 | 11.000% | | 2,907,000 | 2,274,044 |
Telecom Italia Capital SA |
09/30/2034 | 6.000% | | 6,391,000 | 7,121,057 |
Telecom Italia SpA(f) |
05/30/2024 | 5.303% | | 1,862,000 | 1,972,940 |
Zayo Group LLC/Capital, Inc.(f) |
01/15/2027 | 5.750% | | 11,136,000 | 11,312,561 |
Total | 47,381,015 |
Total Corporate Bonds & Notes (Cost $1,557,305,070) | 1,598,132,031 |
|
Foreign Government Obligations(h) 0.4% |
| | | | |
Canada 0.4% |
NOVA Chemicals Corp.(f) |
06/01/2024 | 4.875% | | 1,857,000 | 1,868,937 |
05/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 3,398,000 | 3,423,665 |
06/01/2027 | 5.250% | | 686,000 | 684,368 |
Total | 5,976,970 |
Total Foreign Government Obligations (Cost $6,063,746) | 5,976,970 |
|
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans 1.1% |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Consumer Products 0.2% |
Serta Simmons Bedding LLC(i),(j) |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 8.000% 11/08/2024 | 9.555% | | 4,781,388 | 4,482,551 |
Independent Energy 0.3% |
Chesapeake Energy Corp.(i),(j) |
Tranche A Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 7.500% 08/23/2021 | 8.954% | | 4,626,447 | 4,947,430 |
Restaurants 0.1% |
Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.(g),(i),(j) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 01/17/2025 | | | 1,400,787 | 1,419,179 |
Technology 0.5% |
Ascend Learning LLC(i),(j) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 07/12/2024 | 4.573% | | 1,424,430 | 1,429,772 |
DigiCert, Inc.(i),(j) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.750% 10/31/2024 | 6.522% | | 3,702,000 | 3,761,232 |
Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc.(i),(j) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 12/01/2023 | 5.443% | | 2,351,262 | 2,367,439 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Hyland Software, Inc.(i),(j) |
Tranche 3 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 07/01/2022 | 4.823% | | 908,701 | 914,380 |
Information Resources, Inc.(i),(j) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% 01/18/2024 | 5.811% | | 2,385 | 2,398 |
Total | 8,475,221 |
Total Senior Loans (Cost $19,198,286) | 19,324,381 |
Money Market Funds 2.8% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 1.475%(k),(l) | 48,035,416 | 48,035,416 |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $48,033,505) | 48,035,416 |
Total Investments (Cost: $1,633,738,286) | 1,671,502,283 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | 24,691,400 |
Net Assets | 1,696,193,683 |
At January 31, 2018, securities and/or cash totaling $965,200 were pledged as collateral.
Investments in derivatives
Short futures contracts |
Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Trading currency | Notional amount | Value/Unrealized appreciation ($) | Value/Unrealized depreciation ($) |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Note | (1,327) | 03/2018 | USD | (162,488,191) | 2,562,474 | — |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) | Represents fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At January 31, 2018, the value of these securities amounted to $61, which represents less than 0.01% of net assets. |
(b) | Non-income producing investment. |
(c) | Negligible market value. |
(d) | Valuation based on significant unobservable inputs. |
(e) | Represents securities that have defaulted on payment of interest. The Fund has stopped accruing interest on these securities. At January 31, 2018, the value of these securities amounted to $3,456, which represents less than 0.01% of net assets. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)
(f) | Represents privately placed and other securities and instruments exempt from SEC registration (collectively, private placements), such as Section 4(a)(2) and Rule 144A eligible securities, which are often sold only to qualified institutional buyers. The Fund may invest in private placements determined to be liquid as well as those determined to be illiquid. Private placements may be determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Trustees. At January 31, 2018, the value of these securities amounted to $838,400,434, which represents 49.43% of net assets. |
(g) | Represents a security purchased on a forward commitment basis. |
(h) | Principal and interest may not be guaranteed by the government. |
(i) | Senior loans have interest rates that float periodically based primarily on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and other short-term rates. The interest rate shown reflects the weighted average coupon as of January 31, 2018. The interest rate for senior loans purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis will be determined upon settlement therefore no weighted average coupon rate is disclosed. Remaining maturities of senior loans may be less than the stated maturities shown as a result of contractual or optional prepayments by the borrower. Such prepayments cannot be predicted. |
(j) | Variable rate security. |
(k) | The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at January 31, 2018. |
(l) | As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended January 31, 2018 are as follows: |
Issuer | Beginning shares | Shares purchased | Shares sold | Ending shares | Realized gain (loss) — affiliated issuers ($) | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) — affiliated issuers ($) | Dividends — affiliated issuers ($) | Value — affiliated issuers at end of period ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 1.475% |
| 89,135,533 | 243,094,734 | (284,194,851) | 48,035,416 | (831) | 55 | 576,631 | 48,035,416 |
Abbreviation Legend
Currency Legend
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
¦ | Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments. |
¦ | Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.). |
¦ | Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments). |
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Certain investments that have been measured at fair value using the net asset value (NAV) per share (or its equivalent) are not categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in the table are intended to reconcile the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Portfolio of Investments. The Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund seeks to provide shareholders with maximum current income consistent with liquidity and stability of principal. Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund prices its shares with a floating NAV and no longer seeks to maintain a stable NAV.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements (continued)
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager’s Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at January 31, 2018:
| Level 1 quoted prices in active markets for identical assets ($) | Level 2 other significant observable inputs ($) | Level 3 significant unobservable inputs ($) | Investments measured at net asset value ($) | Total ($) |
Investments | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | 4,712 | — | 61 | — | 4,773 |
Industrials | 28,712 | — | — | — | 28,712 |
Utilities | — | — | 0* | — | 0* |
Total Common Stocks | 33,424 | — | 61 | — | 33,485 |
Convertible Bonds | — | — | 0* | — | 0* |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | — | 1,598,132,031 | 0* | — | 1,598,132,031 |
Foreign Government Obligations | — | 5,976,970 | — | — | 5,976,970 |
Senior Loans | — | 19,324,381 | — | — | 19,324,381 |
Money Market Funds | — | — | — | 48,035,416 | 48,035,416 |
Total Investments | 33,424 | 1,623,433,382 | 61 | 48,035,416 | 1,671,502,283 |
Derivatives | | | | | |
Asset | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | 2,562,474 | — | — | — | 2,562,474 |
Total | 2,595,898 | 1,623,433,382 | 61 | 48,035,416 | 1,674,064,757 |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund’s assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security’s value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.
Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.
The Fund does not hold any significant investments (greater than one percent of net assets) categorized as Level 3.
The Fund’s assets assigned to the Level 3 category are valued utilizing the valuation technique deemed the most appropriate in the circumstances.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements (continued)
Certain corporate bonds, convertible bonds and common stocks classified as Level 3 are valued using an income approach. To determine fair value for these securities, management considered estimates of future distributions from the liquidation of company assets or potential actions related to the respective company’s bankruptcy filing. Significant increases (decreases) to any of these inputs would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. Generally, a change in the bankruptcy filings would result in a directionally similar change to estimates of future distributions.
Certain corporate bonds and common stocks classified as Level 3 are valued using a market approach. To determine fair value for these securities, management considered various factors which may have included, but were not limited to, trades of similar securities, single market quotations from broker dealers, estimated earnings of the respective company, market multiples derived from a set of comparable companies, and the position of the security within the respective company’s capital structure. Significant increases (decreases) to any of these inputs would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. Generally, a change in estimated earnings of the respective company may result in a change to the comparable companies and market multiples utilized.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at cost | $1,585,704,781 |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at cost | 48,033,505 |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value | 1,623,466,867 |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value | 48,035,416 |
Cash | 13,762 |
Margin deposits on: | |
Futures contracts | 965,200 |
Receivable for: | |
Investments sold | 20,600,813 |
Investments sold on a delayed delivery basis | 1,096,455 |
Capital shares sold | 6,457,288 |
Dividends | 91,694 |
Interest | 21,678,152 |
Foreign tax reclaims | 116,211 |
Variation margin for futures contracts | 87,284 |
Prepaid expenses | 4,220 |
Trustees’ deferred compensation plan | 16,593 |
Other assets | 17,428 |
Total assets | 1,722,647,383 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Investments purchased | 9,405,614 |
Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis | 7,424,211 |
Capital shares purchased | 2,615,221 |
Distributions to shareholders | 6,533,890 |
Management services fees | 29,140 |
Distribution and/or service fees | 5,393 |
Transfer agent fees | 120,514 |
Plan administration fees | 6 |
Compensation of board members | 230,963 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 230 |
Other expenses | 71,925 |
Trustees’ deferred compensation plan | 16,593 |
Total liabilities | 26,453,700 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $1,696,193,683 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 1,696,743,334 |
Excess of distributions over net investment income | (1,522,870) |
Accumulated net realized loss | (39,353,252) |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments - unaffiliated issuers | 37,762,086 |
Investments - affiliated issuers | 1,911 |
Futures contracts | 2,562,474 |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $1,696,193,683 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Class A | |
Net assets | $466,900,504 |
Shares outstanding | 47,114,864 |
Net asset value per share | $9.91 |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | $10.40 |
Advisor Class(b) | |
Net assets | $13,328,273 |
Shares outstanding | 1,340,316 |
Net asset value per share | $9.94 |
Class C | |
Net assets | $80,182,928 |
Shares outstanding | 8,098,917 |
Net asset value per share | $9.90 |
Institutional Class(c) | |
Net assets | $417,524,413 |
Shares outstanding | 42,039,652 |
Net asset value per share | $9.93 |
Institutional 2 Class(d) | |
Net assets | $82,768,954 |
Shares outstanding | 8,329,313 |
Net asset value per share | $9.94 |
Institutional 3 Class(e) | |
Net assets | $633,401,712 |
Shares outstanding | 63,821,937 |
Net asset value per share | $9.92 |
Class K | |
Net assets | $922,602 |
Shares outstanding | 92,830 |
Net asset value per share | $9.94 |
Class R | |
Net assets | $1,038,360 |
Shares outstanding | 104,755 |
Net asset value per share | $9.91 |
Class T | |
Net assets | $125,937 |
Shares outstanding | 12,707 |
Net asset value per share | $9.91 |
Maximum offering price per share(f) | $10.16 |
(a) | The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 4.75% for Class A shares. |
(b) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
(f) | The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 2.50% per transaction for Class T shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers | $674 |
Dividends — affiliated issuers | 576,631 |
Interest | 46,523,801 |
Total income | 47,101,106 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 5,567,352 |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | 611,823 |
Class B | 1 |
Class C | 427,629 |
Class R | 3,388 |
Class T | 192 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 307,667 |
Advisor Class(a) | 7,777 |
Class C | 53,763 |
Institutional Class(b) | 301,452 |
Institutional 2 Class(c) | 26,813 |
Institutional 3 Class(d) | 26,302 |
Class K | 275 |
Class R | 850 |
Class T | 97 |
Plan administration fees | |
Class K | 1,154 |
Compensation of board members | 35,198 |
Custodian fees | 13,726 |
Printing and postage fees | 64,193 |
Registration fees | 90,645 |
Audit fees | 19,526 |
Legal fees | 10,885 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 230 |
Other | 20,637 |
Total expenses | 7,591,575 |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | (48,357) |
Total net expenses | 7,543,218 |
Net investment income | 39,557,888 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 5,281,291 |
Investments — affiliated issuers | (831) |
Futures contracts | 495,233 |
Swap contracts | 86,206 |
Net realized gain | 5,861,899 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | (33,581,387) |
Investments — affiliated issuers | 55 |
Futures contracts | 2,623,656 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (30,957,676) |
Net realized and unrealized loss | (25,095,777) |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $14,462,111 |
(a) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(b) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Six Months Ended January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2017 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $39,557,888 | $115,146,276 |
Net realized gain | 5,861,899 | 64,400,521 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (30,957,676) | 15,903,949 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 14,462,111 | 195,450,746 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income | | |
Class A | (10,719,248) | (50,250,924) |
Advisor Class(a) | (286,526) | (492,575) |
Class B(b) | — | (108,908) |
Class C | (1,552,518) | (3,516,358) |
Class I(c) | — | (10,535,473) |
Institutional Class(d) | (10,999,389) | (37,212,596) |
Institutional 2 Class(e) | (2,118,342) | (5,131,663) |
Institutional 3 Class(f) | (14,694,444) | (5,771,650) |
Class K | (20,557) | (28,427) |
Class R | (27,954) | (67,918) |
Class T | (3,364) | (56,987) |
Total distributions to shareholders | (40,422,342) | (113,173,479) |
Decrease in net assets from capital stock activity | (105,529,223) | (987,585,064) |
Total decrease in net assets | (131,489,454) | (905,307,797) |
Net assets at beginning of period | 1,827,683,137 | 2,732,990,934 |
Net assets at end of period | $1,696,193,683 | $1,827,683,137 |
Excess of distributions over net investment income | $(1,522,870) | $(658,416) |
(a) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(b) | Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares were automatically converted to Class A shares. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed. |
(c) | Effective March 27, 2017, Class I shares were redeemed or exchanged for Institutional 3 Class shares. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(f) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2017 |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A(a) | | | | |
Subscriptions (b) | 2,237,776 | 22,334,826 | 26,184,744 | 257,593,420 |
Distributions reinvested | 986,603 | 9,847,084 | 4,884,596 | 48,097,861 |
Redemptions | (6,146,617) | (61,370,836) | (137,820,324) | (1,350,793,905) |
Net decrease | (2,922,238) | (29,188,926) | (106,750,984) | (1,045,102,624) |
Advisor Class(c) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 318,329 | 3,192,109 | 1,070,536 | 10,624,614 |
Distributions reinvested | 28,167 | 282,041 | 49,629 | 492,042 |
Redemptions | (144,638) | (1,449,843) | (991,572) | (9,842,914) |
Net increase | 201,858 | 2,024,307 | 128,593 | 1,273,742 |
Class B(a) | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 2,288 | 22,422 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 9,161 | 90,146 |
Redemptions (b) | (1,013) | (1,745) | (450,649) | (4,459,820) |
Net decrease | (1,013) | (1,745) | (439,200) | (4,347,252) |
Class C | | | | |
Subscriptions | 194,266 | 1,937,472 | 733,600 | 7,210,775 |
Distributions reinvested | 149,885 | 1,494,802 | 326,924 | 3,226,685 |
Redemptions | (1,091,946) | (10,888,319) | (2,371,936) | (23,419,667) |
Net decrease | (747,795) | (7,456,045) | (1,311,412) | (12,982,207) |
Class I(d) | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 1,767,680 | 17,247,547 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 961,557 | 9,451,760 |
Redemptions | — | — | (38,575,098) | (377,759,211) |
Net decrease | — | — | (35,845,861) | (351,059,904) |
Institutional Class(e) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 4,179,449 | 41,850,569 | 113,373,336 | 1,113,004,905 |
Distributions reinvested | 902,556 | 9,029,825 | 1,818,426 | 18,054,189 |
Redemptions | (39,767,906) | (396,761,376) | (107,452,204) | (1,062,804,383) |
Net increase (decrease) | (34,685,901) | (345,880,982) | 7,739,558 | 68,254,711 |
Institutional 2 Class(f) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 1,464,197 | 14,687,121 | 12,054,574 | 119,015,326 |
Distributions reinvested | 211,454 | 2,116,819 | 514,774 | 5,101,565 |
Redemptions | (3,214,136) | (32,115,707) | (10,471,429) | (103,143,613) |
Net increase (decrease) | (1,538,485) | (15,311,767) | 2,097,919 | 20,973,278 |
Institutional 3 Class(d),(g) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 32,308,678 | 321,885,496 | 37,191,823 | 364,889,999 |
Distributions reinvested | 848,189 | 8,477,174 | 576,996 | 5,770,864 |
Redemptions | (3,946,395) | (39,496,484) | (3,360,404) | (33,461,821) |
Net increase | 29,210,472 | 290,866,186 | 34,408,415 | 337,199,042 |
Class K | | | | |
Subscriptions | 667 | 6,663 | 59,917 | 596,665 |
Distributions reinvested | 2,027 | 20,286 | 2,819 | 27,988 |
Redemptions | (465) | (4,674) | (26,530) | (261,266) |
Net increase | 2,229 | 22,275 | 36,206 | 363,387 |
Class R | | | | |
Subscriptions | 17,081 | 170,291 | 93,042 | 920,385 |
Distributions reinvested | 2,213 | 22,114 | 6,155 | 60,842 |
Redemptions | (73,374) | (733,216) | (87,766) | (866,857) |
Net increase (decrease) | (54,080) | (540,811) | 11,431 | 114,370 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2017 |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Class T | | | | |
Subscriptions | 3 | 31 | 12,435 | 121,606 |
Distributions reinvested | 315 | 3,146 | 5,760 | 56,554 |
Redemptions | (6,489) | (64,892) | (249,643) | (2,449,767) |
Net decrease | (6,171) | (61,715) | (231,448) | (2,271,607) |
Total net decrease | (10,541,124) | (105,529,223) | (100,156,783) | (987,585,064) |
(a) | Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares were automatically converted to Class A shares. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed. |
(b) | Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(d) | Effective March 27, 2017, Class I shares were redeemed or exchanged for Institutional 3 Class shares. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(f) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(g) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
Year ended (except as noted) | Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Distributions from net realized gains |
Class A |
1/31/2018 (c) | $10.06 | 0.22 | (0.15) | 0.07 | (0.22) | — |
7/31/2017 | $9.70 | 0.44 | 0.35 | 0.79 | (0.43) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.92 | 0.44 | (0.14) | 0.30 | (0.45) | (0.07) |
7/31/2015 | $10.08 | 0.44 | (0.13) | 0.31 | (0.44) | (0.03) |
7/31/2014 | $9.96 | 0.48 | 0.12 | 0.60 | (0.48) | — |
7/31/2013 | $9.78 | 0.50 | 0.18 | 0.68 | (0.50) | — |
Advisor Class(g) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $10.09 | 0.23 | (0.15) | 0.08 | (0.23) | — |
7/31/2017 | $9.73 | 0.47 | 0.35 | 0.82 | (0.46) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.95 | 0.46 | (0.13) | 0.33 | (0.48) | (0.07) |
7/31/2015 | $10.11 | 0.47 | (0.14) | 0.33 | (0.46) | (0.03) |
7/31/2014 | $9.99 | 0.50 | 0.13 | 0.63 | (0.51) | — |
7/31/2013 (h) | $9.95 | 0.38 | 0.04 | 0.42 | (0.38) | — |
Class C |
1/31/2018 (c) | $10.05 | 0.18 | (0.15) | 0.03 | (0.18) | — |
7/31/2017 | $9.69 | 0.37 | 0.35 | 0.72 | (0.36) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.91 | 0.37 | (0.14) | 0.23 | (0.38) | (0.07) |
7/31/2015 | $10.07 | 0.36 | (0.13) | 0.23 | (0.36) | (0.03) |
7/31/2014 | $9.95 | 0.41 | 0.12 | 0.53 | (0.41) | — |
7/31/2013 | $9.77 | 0.44 | 0.18 | 0.62 | (0.44) | — |
Institutional Class(i) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $10.08 | 0.23 | (0.15) | 0.08 | (0.23) | — |
7/31/2017 | $9.72 | 0.47 | 0.35 | 0.82 | (0.46) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.94 | 0.46 | (0.13) | 0.33 | (0.48) | (0.07) |
7/31/2015 | $10.10 | 0.47 | (0.14) | 0.33 | (0.46) | (0.03) |
7/31/2014 | $9.98 | 0.50 | 0.13 | 0.63 | (0.51) | — |
7/31/2013 | $9.80 | 0.53 | 0.18 | 0.71 | (0.53) | — |
Institutional 2 Class(j) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $10.08 | 0.23 | (0.13) | 0.10 | (0.24) | — |
7/31/2017 | $9.72 | 0.48 | 0.35 | 0.83 | (0.47) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.95 | 0.47 | (0.14) | 0.33 | (0.49) | (0.07) |
7/31/2015 | $10.11 | 0.48 | (0.13) | 0.35 | (0.48) | (0.03) |
7/31/2014 | $9.99 | 0.51 | 0.14 | 0.65 | (0.53) | — |
7/31/2013 (k) | $9.95 | 0.38 | 0.05 | 0.43 | (0.39) | — |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Total distributions to shareholders | Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b) | Net investment income ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
|
(0.22) | $9.91 | 0.71% | 1.03% (d) | 1.03% (d) | 4.28% (d) | 23% | $466,901 |
(0.43) | $10.06 | 8.37% | 1.10% (e) | 1.06% (e),(f) | 4.45% | 53% | $503,167 |
(0.52) | $9.70 | 3.29% | 1.13% | 1.07% (f) | 4.63% | 53% | $1,520,106 |
(0.47) | $9.92 | 3.10% | 1.12% | 1.07% (f) | 4.37% | 61% | $1,622,952 |
(0.48) | $10.08 | 6.18% | 1.13% | 1.08% (f) | 4.73% | 65% | $1,632,562 |
(0.50) | $9.96 | 7.10% | 1.11% | 1.08% (f) | 4.98% | 59% | $1,515,539 |
|
(0.23) | $9.94 | 0.84% | 0.78% (d) | 0.78% (d) | 4.54% (d) | 23% | $13,328 |
(0.46) | $10.09 | 8.63% | 0.83% (e) | 0.81% (e),(f) | 4.71% | 53% | $11,488 |
(0.55) | $9.73 | 3.55% | 0.89% | 0.82% (f) | 4.94% | 53% | $9,824 |
(0.49) | $9.95 | 3.35% | 0.87% | 0.82% (f) | 4.64% | 61% | $3,759 |
(0.51) | $10.11 | 6.45% | 0.88% | 0.83% (f) | 4.93% | 65% | $2,500 |
(0.38) | $9.99 | 4.25% | 0.92% (d) | 0.83% (d),(f) | 5.28% (d) | 59% | $216 |
|
(0.18) | $9.90 | 0.32% | 1.78% (d) | 1.78% (d) | 3.53% (d) | 23% | $80,183 |
(0.36) | $10.05 | 7.58% | 1.83% (e) | 1.81% (e),(f) | 3.71% | 53% | $88,881 |
(0.45) | $9.69 | 2.51% | 1.88% | 1.82% (f) | 3.89% | 53% | $98,405 |
(0.39) | $9.91 | 2.33% | 1.87% | 1.82% (f) | 3.63% | 61% | $104,568 |
(0.41) | $10.07 | 5.45% | 1.88% | 1.78% (f) | 4.04% | 65% | $115,050 |
(0.44) | $9.95 | 6.46% | 1.85% | 1.67% (f) | 4.44% | 59% | $128,766 |
|
(0.23) | $9.93 | 0.84% | 0.78% (d) | 0.78% (d) | 4.47% (d) | 23% | $417,524 |
(0.46) | $10.08 | 8.65% | 0.84% | 0.82% (f) | 4.77% | 53% | $773,284 |
(0.55) | $9.72 | 3.55% | 0.88% | 0.82% (f) | 4.88% | 53% | $670,496 |
(0.49) | $9.94 | 3.36% | 0.87% | 0.82% (f) | 4.62% | 61% | $822,892 |
(0.51) | $10.10 | 6.44% | 0.88% | 0.83% (f) | 4.99% | 65% | $841,227 |
(0.53) | $9.98 | 7.36% | 0.85% | 0.82% (f) | 5.30% | 59% | $938,744 |
|
(0.24) | $9.94 | 0.97% | 0.72% (d) | 0.71% (d) | 4.60% (d) | 23% | $82,769 |
(0.47) | $10.08 | 8.76% | 0.70% | 0.70% | 4.82% | 53% | $99,507 |
(0.56) | $9.72 | 3.57% | 0.70% | 0.70% | 4.99% | 53% | $75,552 |
(0.51) | $9.95 | 3.50% | 0.69% | 0.69% | 4.77% | 61% | $23,669 |
(0.53) | $10.11 | 6.59% | 0.68% | 0.68% | 5.00% | 65% | $11,756 |
(0.39) | $9.99 | 4.34% | 0.75% (d) | 0.75% (d) | 5.50% (d) | 59% | $12,784 |
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Financial Highlights (continued)
Year ended (except as noted) | Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Distributions from net realized gains |
Institutional 3 Class(l) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $10.07 | 0.24 | (0.15) | 0.09 | (0.24) | — |
7/31/2017 | $9.71 | 0.48 | 0.36 | 0.84 | (0.48) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.93 | 0.47 | (0.13) | 0.34 | (0.49) | (0.07) |
7/31/2015 | $10.09 | 0.48 | (0.13) | 0.35 | (0.48) | (0.03) |
7/31/2014 | $9.97 | 0.52 | 0.13 | 0.65 | (0.53) | — |
7/31/2013 | $9.79 | 0.55 | 0.18 | 0.73 | (0.55) | — |
Class K |
1/31/2018 (c) | $10.09 | 0.22 | (0.15) | 0.07 | (0.22) | — |
7/31/2017 | $9.73 | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.81 | (0.45) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.95 | 0.45 | (0.14) | 0.31 | (0.46) | (0.07) |
7/31/2015 | $10.11 | 0.45 | (0.13) | 0.32 | (0.45) | (0.03) |
7/31/2014 | $9.99 | 0.49 | 0.13 | 0.62 | (0.50) | — |
7/31/2013 | $9.81 | 0.52 | 0.18 | 0.70 | (0.52) | — |
Class R |
1/31/2018 (c) | $10.06 | 0.20 | (0.14) | 0.06 | (0.21) | — |
7/31/2017 | $9.70 | 0.42 | 0.35 | 0.77 | (0.41) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.92 | 0.41 | (0.13) | 0.28 | (0.43) | (0.07) |
7/31/2015 | $10.08 | 0.41 | (0.13) | 0.28 | (0.41) | (0.03) |
7/31/2014 | $9.96 | 0.45 | 0.13 | 0.58 | (0.46) | — |
7/31/2013 | $9.78 | 0.48 | 0.18 | 0.66 | (0.48) | — |
Class T |
1/31/2018 (c) | $10.06 | 0.22 | (0.15) | 0.07 | (0.22) | — |
7/31/2017 | $9.70 | 0.45 | 0.35 | 0.80 | (0.44) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.92 | 0.44 | (0.14) | 0.30 | (0.45) | (0.07) |
7/31/2015 | $10.08 | 0.44 | (0.13) | 0.31 | (0.44) | (0.03) |
7/31/2014 | $9.95 | 0.47 | 0.14 | 0.61 | (0.48) | — |
7/31/2013 | $9.77 | 0.50 | 0.18 | 0.68 | (0.50) | — |
Notes to Financial Highlights |
(a) | In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios. |
(b) | Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. |
(c) | For the six months ended January 31, 2018 (unaudited). |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | Expenses have been reduced due to a reimbursement of expenses overbilled by a third party. If the reimbursement had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been higher by the percentages shown for each class in the table below. All fee waivers and expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and its affiliates were applied before giving effect to this third party reimbursement. |
Year ended | Class A | Advisor Class | Class C | Class R | Class T |
07/31/2017 | 0.01 % | 0.01 % | 0.01 % | 0.01 % | 0.01 % |
(f) | The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%. |
(g) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(h) | Advisor Class shares commenced operations on November 8, 2012. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(i) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(j) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(k) | Institutional 2 Class shares commenced operations on November 8, 2012. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(l) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Total distributions to shareholders | Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b) | Net investment income ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
|
(0.24) | $9.92 | 0.90% | 0.67% (d) | 0.66% (d) | 4.70% (d) | 23% | $633,402 |
(0.48) | $10.07 | 8.82% | 0.65% | 0.65% | 4.82% | 53% | $348,644 |
(0.56) | $9.71 | 3.72% | 0.65% | 0.65% | 4.98% | 53% | $1,972 |
(0.51) | $9.93 | 3.55% | 0.63% | 0.63% | 4.76% | 61% | $443 |
(0.53) | $10.09 | 6.65% | 0.64% | 0.64% | 5.17% | 65% | $12,272 |
(0.55) | $9.97 | 7.56% | 0.64% | 0.64% | 5.48% | 59% | $11,852 |
|
(0.22) | $9.94 | 0.75% | 0.97% (d) | 0.96% (d) | 4.36% (d) | 23% | $923 |
(0.45) | $10.09 | 8.49% | 0.95% | 0.95% | 4.57% | 53% | $914 |
(0.53) | $9.73 | 3.42% | 0.95% | 0.95% | 4.76% | 53% | $529 |
(0.48) | $9.95 | 3.24% | 0.94% | 0.94% | 4.51% | 61% | $636 |
(0.50) | $10.11 | 6.33% | 0.94% | 0.94% | 4.85% | 65% | $941 |
(0.52) | $9.99 | 7.23% | 0.94% | 0.94% | 5.16% | 59% | $649 |
|
(0.21) | $9.91 | 0.58% | 1.28% (d) | 1.28% (d) | 4.01% (d) | 23% | $1,038 |
(0.41) | $10.06 | 8.11% | 1.33% (e) | 1.31% (e),(f) | 4.22% | 53% | $1,598 |
(0.50) | $9.70 | 3.03% | 1.38% | 1.32% (f) | 4.39% | 53% | $1,430 |
(0.44) | $9.92 | 2.84% | 1.37% | 1.32% (f) | 4.13% | 61% | $1,076 |
(0.46) | $10.08 | 5.92% | 1.38% | 1.33% (f) | 4.48% | 65% | $1,003 |
(0.48) | $9.96 | 6.83% | 1.35% | 1.32% (f) | 4.80% | 59% | $943 |
|
(0.22) | $9.91 | 0.71% | 1.03% (d) | 1.03% (d) | 4.28% (d) | 23% | $126 |
(0.44) | $10.06 | 8.39% | 1.11% (e) | 1.06% (e),(f) | 4.50% | 53% | $190 |
(0.52) | $9.70 | 3.29% | 1.14% | 1.07% (f) | 4.66% | 53% | $2,427 |
(0.47) | $9.92 | 3.10% | 1.12% | 1.07% (f) | 4.39% | 61% | $5,737 |
(0.48) | $10.08 | 6.29% | 1.13% | 1.08% (f) | 4.71% | 65% | $12,712 |
(0.50) | $9.95 | 7.10% | 1.10% | 1.07% (f) | 5.01% | 59% | $9,804 |
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Notes to Financial Statements
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Income Opportunities Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust II (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. The Fund offers each of the share classes identified below.
Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months after purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.
Advisor Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares.
Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares of the Fund were no longer offered. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed without a CDSC.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within 12 months after purchase.
Institutional Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares.
Institutional 2 Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares.
Institutional 3 Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are available to institutional and certain other investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares.
The Fund no longer accepts investments by existing investors in Class K shares. When available, Class K shares were not subject to sales charges and were made available only to existing investors in Class K shares. On March 9, 2018, Class K shares were redeemed or exchanged for Advisor Class shares of the Fund in a tax free transaction that had no impact on fees and expenses paid by the shareholders.
Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans and other investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus.
Class T shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 2.50% per transaction and must be purchased through financial intermediaries that, by written agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., are specifically authorized to sell Class T shares.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange. Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.
Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques that take into account, as applicable, factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as approved independent broker-dealer quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are not readily available or not believed to be reflective of market value may also be valued based upon a bid quote from an approved independent broker-dealer. Debt securities maturing in 60 days or less are valued primarily at amortized cost value, unless this method results in a valuation that management believes does not approximate market value.
Senior loan securities for which reliable market quotations are readily available are generally valued by pricing services at the average of the bids received.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their latest net asset value.
Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon the settlement price at the close of regular trading on their principal exchanges or, in the absence of transactions, at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Derivative instruments
The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more securities, currencies, commodities, indices, or other assets or instruments. Derivatives may be used to increase investment flexibility (including to maintain cash reserves while maintaining desired exposure to certain assets), for risk management (hedging) purposes, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligations under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell or terminate, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.
A derivative instrument may suffer a marked-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform its obligations under the contract. The Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any variation margin held by the counterparty, plus any replacement costs or related amounts. With exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is reduced counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the clearinghouse or central counterparty (CCP) provides some protection in the case of clearing member default. The clearinghouse or CCP stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, additional counterparty credit risk is failure of the clearinghouse or CCP. However, credit risk still exists in exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker’s customer account. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker’s customers (including the Fund), potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.
In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivatives contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument’s payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting), including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset or netting in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.
Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the clearinghouse or CCP for exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter derivatives. For over-the-counter derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the marked-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $250,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.
Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties of over-the-counter derivatives transactions to terminate derivatives contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund’s net asset value declines by a stated percentage over a specified time period or if the Fund fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In addition to considering counterparty credit risk, the Fund would consider terminating the derivatives contracts based on whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Futures contracts
Futures contracts are exchange-traded and represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought and sold futures contracts to manage the duration and yield curve exposure of the Fund versus the benchmark. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks that it may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.
Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund deposits cash or securities with the broker, known as a futures commission merchant (FCM), in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. The initial margin deposit must be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Cash deposited as initial margin is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio of Investments. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Swap contracts
Swap contracts are negotiated in the over-the-counter market and may be entered into as a bilateral contract or centrally cleared (centrally cleared swap contract). In a centrally cleared swap contract, immediately following execution of the swap contract with a broker, the swap contract is novated to a central counterparty (the CCP) and the CCP becomes the Fund’s counterparty to the centrally cleared swap contract. The Fund is required to deposit initial margin with the futures commission merchant (FCM), which pledges it through to the CCP in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on the size and risk profile of the particular swap contract. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio of Investments and cash deposited is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Unlike a bilateral swap contract, for centrally cleared swap contracts, the Fund has minimal credit exposure to the FCM because the CCP stands between the Fund and the relevant buyer/seller on the other side of the contract. Swap contracts are marked-to-market daily and changes in value are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation). The daily change in valuation of centrally cleared swap contracts, if any, is recorded as a receivable or payable for variation margin in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Entering into these contracts involves, to varying degrees, elements of interest, liquidity and counterparty credit risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Such risks involve the possibility that there may be unfavorable changes in interest rates, market conditions or other conditions, it may be difficult to initiate a swap transaction or liquidate a position at an advantageous time or price which may result in significant losses, and that the FCM or CCP may not fulfill its obligation under the contract.
Credit default swap contracts
The Fund entered into credit default swap contracts to manage cash. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Credit default swap contracts are agreements in which one party pays fixed periodic payments to a counterparty in consideration for an agreement from the counterparty to make a specific payment should a specified credit event(s) take place. Although specified credit events are contract specific, credit events are generally defined as bankruptcy, failure to pay, restructuring, obligation acceleration, obligation default, or repudiation/moratorium.
As the purchaser of a credit default swap contract, the Fund purchases protection by paying a periodic interest rate on the notional amount to the counterparty. The interest amount is accrued daily as a component of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and is recorded as a realized loss upon payment. If a credit event as specified in the contract occurs, the Fund may have the option either to deliver the reference obligation to the seller in exchange for a cash payment of its par amount, or to receive a net cash settlement equal to the par amount less an agreed-upon value of the reference obligation as of the date of the credit event. The difference between the value of the obligation or cash delivered and the notional amount received will be recorded as a realized gain (loss).
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
As the seller of a credit default swap contract, the Fund sells protection to a buyer and will generally receive a periodic interest rate on a notional amount. The interest amount is accrued daily as a component of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and is recorded as a realized gain upon receipt of the payment. If a credit event as specified in the contract with the counterparty occurs, the Fund may either be required to accept the reference obligation from the buyer in exchange for a cash payment of its notional amount, or to pay the buyer a net cash settlement equal to the notional amount less an agreed-upon value of the reference obligation (recovery value) as of the date of the credit event. The difference between the value of the obligation or cash received and the notional amount paid will be recorded as a realized gain (loss). The maximum potential amount of undiscounted future payments the Fund could be required to make as the seller of protection under a credit default swap contract is equal to the notional amount of the reference obligation. These potential amounts may be partially offset by any recovery values of the respective reference obligations or upfront receipts upon entering into the agreement. The notional amounts and market values of all credit default swap contracts in which the Fund is the seller of protection, if any, are disclosed in the Credit Default Swap Contracts Outstanding schedule following the Portfolio of Investments.
As a protection seller, the Fund bears the risk of loss from the credit events specified in the contract with the counterparty. For credit default swap contracts on credit indices, quoted market prices and resulting market values serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk. Increasing market values, in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represent a deterioration of the reference entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the contract.
Effects of derivative transactions in the financial statements
The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; and the impact of derivative transactions over the period in the Statement of Operations, including realized and unrealized gains (losses). The derivative instrument schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.
The following table is a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) at January 31, 2018:
| Asset derivatives | |
Risk exposure category | Statement of assets and liabilities location | Fair value ($) |
Interest rate risk | Net assets — unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | 2,562,474* |
* | Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the tables following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) in the Statement of Operations for the six months ended January 31, 2018:
Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | Futures contracts ($) | Swap contracts ($) | Total ($) |
Credit risk | — | 86,206 | 86,206 |
Interest rate risk | 495,233 | — | 495,233 |
Total | 495,233 | 86,206 | 581,439 |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | Futures contracts ($) |
Interest rate risk | 2,623,656 |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
The following table is a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended January 31, 2018:
Derivative instrument | Average notional amounts ($) |
Futures contracts — short | 128,912,771* |
Credit default swap contracts — sell protection | 2,255,435** |
* | Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the six months ended January 31, 2018. |
** | Based on the ending daily outstanding amounts for the six months ended January 31, 2018. |
Investments in senior loans
The Fund may invest in senior loan assignments. When the Fund purchases an assignment of a senior loan, the Fund typically has direct rights against the borrower; provided, however, that the Fund’s rights may be more limited than the lender from which it acquired the assignment and the Fund may be able to enforce its rights only through an administrative agent. Although certain senior loan assignments are secured by collateral, the Fund could experience delays or limitations in realizing such collateral or have its interest subordinated to other indebtedness of the obligor. In the event that the administrator or collateral agent of a loan becomes insolvent or enters into receivership or bankruptcy, the Fund may incur costs and delays in realizing payment or may suffer a loss of principal and/or interest. The risk of loss is greater for unsecured or subordinated loans. In addition, senior loan assignments are vulnerable to market, economic or other conditions or events that may reduce the demand for senior loan assignments and certain senior loan assignments which were liquid when purchased, may become illiquid.
The Fund may enter into senior loan assignments where all or a portion of the loan may be unfunded. The Fund is obligated to fund these commitments at the borrower’s discretion. These commitments, if any, are generally traded and priced in the same manner as other senior loan securities and are disclosed as unfunded senior loan commitments in the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments with a corresponding payable for investments purchased. The Fund designates cash or liquid securities to cover these commitments.
Delayed delivery securities
The Fund may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a “when-issued” or "forward commitment" basis. This may increase risk to the Fund since the other party to the transaction may fail to deliver, which could cause the Fund to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. The Fund designates cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
The trade date for senior loans purchased in the primary market is the date on which the loan is allocated. The trade date for senior loans purchased in the secondary market is the date on which the transaction is entered into.
Income recognition
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.
The Fund may place a debt security on non-accrual status and reduce related interest income when it becomes probable that the interest will not be collected and the amount of uncollectible interest can be reasonably estimated. A defaulted debt security is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectibility of interest is reasonably assured.
Corporate actions and dividend income are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in equity securities, business development companies (BDCs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), limited partnerships (LPs), other regulated investment companies (RICs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the tax character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on actual information reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. With respect to REITs, to the extent actual information has not yet been reported, estimates for return of capital are made by the Fund’s management. Management’s estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.
Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.
The value of additional securities received as an income payment through a payment in kind, if any, is recorded as interest income and increases the cost basis of such securities.
The Fund may receive other income from senior loans, including amendment fees, consent fees and commitment fees. These fees are recorded as income when received by the Fund. These amounts are included in Interest Income in the Statement of Operations.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its investment company net taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Foreign taxes
The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.
Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Accounting Standards Update 2017-08 Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities
In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2017-08 Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. ASU No. 2017-08 updates the accounting standards to shorten the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities, held at a premium, to be amortized to the earliest call date. The update applies to securities with explicit, noncontingent call features that are callable at fixed prices and on preset dates. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, management is evaluating the implication of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund’s daily net assets that declines from 0.66% to 0.40% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended January 31, 2018 was 0.63% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees, who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial, are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. All amounts payable under the Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. A portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, along with other affiliated funds governed by the Board of Trustees, based on relative net assets.
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. (DST) to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of DST for services as sub-transfer agent and DST is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee for shareholder services based on the number of accounts or on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in omnibus accounts up to the lesser of the amount charged by the financial intermediary or a cap established by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Class K, Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.07%, 0.07% and 0.02%, respectively, of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class.
For the six months ended January 31, 2018, the Fund’s annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
| Effective rate (%) |
Class A | 0.13 |
Advisor Class | 0.13 |
Class C | 0.13 |
Institutional Class | 0.13 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.06 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.01 |
Class K | 0.06 |
Class R | 0.13 |
Class T | 0.13 |
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended January 31, 2018, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
Plan administration fees
Under a Plan Administration Services Agreement with the Transfer Agent, the Fund pays an annual fee at a rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class K shares for the provision of various administrative, recordkeeping, communication and educational services.
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Under a Plan and Agreement of Distribution, the Fund pays a fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A and Class T shares, a fee at an annual rate of up to 0.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class R shares (of which up to 0.25% may be used for shareholder services) and a fee at an annual rate of up to 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares. For Class B and Class C shares, of the 1.00% fee, up to 0.75% is reimbursed for distribution expenses. As a result of all Class B shares of the Fund being redeemed or converted to Class A shares, August 4, 2017 was the last day the Fund paid a distribution and shareholder services fee for Class B shares.
The amount of distribution and shareholder services expenses incurred by the Distributor and not yet reimbursed (unreimbursed expense) was approximately $1,035,000 for Class C shares. This amount is based on the most recent information available as of December 31, 2017, and may be recovered from future payments under the distribution plan or CDSCs. To the extent the unreimbursed expense has been fully recovered, the distribution and/or shareholder services fee is reduced.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended January 31, 2018, if any, are listed below:
| Amount ($) |
Class A | 104,031 |
Class C | 853 |
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:
| December 1, 2017 through November 30, 2018 | Prior to December 1, 2017 |
Class A | 1.07% | 1.07% |
Advisor Class | 0.82 | 0.82 |
Class C | 1.82 | 1.82 |
Institutional Class | 0.82 | 0.82 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.76 | 0.71 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.71 | 0.66 |
Class K | 1.01 | 0.96 |
Class R | 1.32 | 1.32 |
Class T | 1.07 | 1.07 |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At January 31, 2018, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal tax cost ($) | Gross unrealized appreciation ($) | Gross unrealized (depreciation) ($) | Net unrealized appreciation ($) |
1,633,738,000 | 56,874,000 | (16,547,000) | 40,327,000 |
Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
The following capital loss carryforwards, determined at July 31, 2017, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration are required to be utilized prior to any capital losses which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, capital loss carryforwards which carry an expiration date may be more likely to expire unused.
2018 ($) | 2019 ($) | No expiration short-term ($) | No expiration long-term ($) | Total ($) |
— | — | 36,665,967 | 7,877,157 | 44,543,124 |
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $387,717,454 and $416,998,681, respectively, for the six months ended January 31, 2018. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Affiliated money market fund
The Fund invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds (the Affiliated MMF). The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends - affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the Affiliated MMF. The Affiliated MMF prices its shares with a floating net asset value. In addition, the Board of Trustees of the Affiliated MMF may impose a fee on redemptions (sometimes referred to as a liquidity fee) or temporarily suspend redemptions (sometimes referred to as imposing a redemption gate) in the event its liquidity falls below regulatory limits.
Note 7. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by Citibank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended January 31, 2018.
Note 8. Significant risks
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that the value of debt securities in the Fund’s portfolio may decline because the issuer may default and fail to pay interest or repay principal when due. Rating agencies assign credit ratings to debt securities to indicate their credit risk. Lower rated or unrated debt securities held by the Fund may present increased credit risk as compared to higher-rated debt securities.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
High-yield investments risk
Securities and other debt instruments held by the Fund that are rated below investment grade (commonly called "high-yield" or "junk" bonds) and unrated debt instruments of comparable quality expose the Fund to a greater risk of loss of principal and income than a fund that invests solely or primarily in investment grade securities. In addition, these investments have greater price fluctuations, are less liquid and are more likely to experience a default than higher-rated debt instruments. High-yield debt instruments are considered to be predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer’s capacity to pay interest and repay principal.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk of losses attributable to changes in interest rates. In general, if prevailing interest rates rise, the values of debt securities tend to fall, and if interest rates fall, the values of debt securities tend to rise. Actions by governments and central banking authorities can result in increases in interest rates. Increasing interest rates may negatively affect the value of debt securities held by the Fund, resulting in a negative impact on the Fund’s performance and net asset value per share. In general, the longer the maturity or duration of a debt security, the greater its sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk associated with a lack of marketability of investments which may make it difficult to sell the investment at a desirable time or price. Changing regulatory, market or other conditions or environments (for example, the interest rate or credit environments) may adversely affect the liquidity of the Fund’s investments. The Fund may have to accept a lower selling price for the holding, sell other investments, or forego another, more appealing investment opportunity. Generally, the less liquid the market at the time the Fund sells a portfolio investment, the greater the risk of loss or decline of value to the Fund. A less liquid market can lead to an increase in Fund redemptions, which may negatively impact Fund performance and net asset value per share, including, for example, if the Fund is forced to sell securities in a down market.
Shareholder concentration risk
At January 31, 2018, two unaffiliated shareholders of record owned 31.2% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Affiliated shareholders of record owned 49.2% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Note 9. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 10. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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The Fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
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Columbia Income Opportunities Fund
P.O. Box 8081
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Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to
investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies. All rights reserved. Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., 225 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110-2804
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SemiAnnual Report
January 31, 2018
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund
Shares of the Fund are issued solely in private placement transactions that do not involve any public offering within the meaning of Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the 1933 Act). Investments in the Fund may be made only by investment companies, common or commingled trust funds, or similar organizations or persons that are accredited investors within the meaning of Regulation D under the 1933 Act.
Not FDIC Insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
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Portfolio management
Leonard Aplet, CFA
John McColley
Portfolio breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2018) |
Asset-Backed Commercial Paper | 3.1 |
Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency(a) | 3.2 |
Certificates of Deposit | 22.7 |
Commercial Paper | 32.1 |
Repurchase Agreements | 3.0 |
U.S. Government & Agency Obligations | 34.1 |
U.S. Treasury Obligations | 1.8 |
Total | 100.0 |
(a) | Category comprised of short-term asset-backed securities. |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
August 1, 2017 — January 31, 2018 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | Account value at the end of the period ($) | Expenses paid during the period ($) | Fund’s annualized expense ratio (%) |
| Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual |
| 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,006.20 | 1,025.21 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
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Portfolio of Investments
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Asset-Backed Commercial Paper 3.1% |
Issuer | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
MetLife Short Term Funding LLC(a) |
02/01/2018 | 1.570% | | 25,000,000 | 24,998,925 |
02/05/2018 | 0.950% | | 25,000,000 | 24,996,750 |
02/12/2018 | 1.330% | | 25,000,000 | 24,989,050 |
02/13/2018 | 1.350% | | 75,000,000 | 74,963,850 |
02/20/2018 | 1.440% | | 35,000,000 | 34,972,420 |
02/28/2018 | 1.500% | | 25,000,000 | 24,971,175 |
03/06/2018 | 1.570% | | 31,000,000 | 30,954,802 |
03/07/2018 | 1.530% | | 25,000,000 | 24,963,425 |
03/09/2018 | 1.530% | | 25,000,000 | 24,961,200 |
03/16/2018 | 1.570% | | 50,000,000 | 49,905,700 |
03/19/2018 | 1.570% | | 22,946,000 | 22,899,626 |
03/20/2018 | 1.570% | | 50,000,000 | 49,896,700 |
04/09/2018 | 1.630% | | 32,100,000 | 32,003,090 |
Total Asset-Backed Commercial Paper (Cost $445,477,226) | 445,476,713 |
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Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency 3.2% |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Ally Auto Receivables Trust |
Series 2018-1 Class A1 |
02/15/2019 | 1.750% | | 63,050,000 | 63,050,000 |
ARI Fleet Lease Trust(a) |
Series 2017-A Class A1 |
06/15/2018 | 1.250% | | 11,907,450 | 11,900,516 |
Canadian Pacer Auto Receivables Trust(a) |
Series 2017-1A Class A1 |
10/19/2018 | 1.400% | | 17,627,620 | 17,622,641 |
CarMax Auto Owner Trust |
Series 2018-1 Class A1 |
02/15/2019 | 1.700% | | 66,500,000 | 66,468,067 |
CCG Receivables Trust(a) |
Series 2017-1 Class A1 |
06/14/2018 | 1.350% | | 5,013,285 | 5,011,011 |
Dell Equipment Finance Trust(a) |
Series 2017-1 Class A1 |
05/22/2018 | 1.350% | | 4,952,471 | 4,951,206 |
Series 2017-2 Class A1 |
10/22/2018 | 1.450% | | 27,016,140 | 26,997,496 |
Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC(a) |
Series 2017-2 Class A1 |
07/20/2018 | 1.500% | | 16,571,027 | 16,561,860 |
Series 2017-3 Class A1 |
10/22/2018 | 1.500% | | 38,308,542 | 38,275,930 |
GM Financial Consumer Automobile Receivables Trust |
Series 2018-1 Class A1 |
01/16/2019 | 1.700% | | 51,100,000 | 51,084,741 |
Mercedes-Benz Auto Lease Trust |
Series 2018-A Class A1 |
02/15/2019 | 1.750% | | 62,500,000 | 62,480,531 |
Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
MMAF Equipment Finance LLC(a) |
Series 2017-B Class A1 |
12/14/2018 | 1.500% | | 30,100,040 | 30,074,599 |
World Omni Auto Receivables Trust(b) |
Series 2018-A Class A1 |
02/15/2019 | 1.750% | | 60,800,000 | 60,800,000 |
Total Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (Cost $455,446,575) | 455,278,598 |
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Certificates of Deposit 22.4% |
Issuer | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. |
02/01/2018 | 1.350% | | 400,000,000 | 400,000,000 |
Bank of Montreal |
02/13/2018 | 1.470% | | 50,000,000 | 50,000,850 |
03/06/2018 | 1.600% | | 95,000,000 | 94,995,440 |
03/15/2018 | 1.520% | | 100,000,000 | 99,997,600 |
04/04/2018 | 1.790% | | 30,000,000 | 29,995,920 |
04/18/2018 | 1.730% | | 50,000,000 | 49,996,800 |
04/18/2018 | 1.730% | | 30,000,000 | 29,998,080 |
04/23/2018 | 1.740% | | 100,000,000 | 99,991,000 |
BB&T Co. |
02/20/2018 | 1.270% | | 100,000,000 | 100,012,400 |
02/23/2018 | 1.480% | | 100,000,000 | 100,001,600 |
03/12/2018 | 1.610% | | 100,000,000 | 99,990,400 |
03/20/2018 | 1.620% | | 100,000,000 | 99,988,400 |
BNP Paribas SA |
02/01/2018 | 1.160% | | 385,700,000 | 385,701,821 |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce |
02/01/2018 | 1.330% | | 393,500,000 | 393,500,000 |
Royal Bank of Canada(c) |
1-month USD LIBOR + 0.110% 02/12/2018 | 1.550% | | 91,900,000 | 91,900,368 |
1-month USD LIBOR + 0.110% 03/22/2018 | 1.670% | | 50,000,000 | 50,001,450 |
1-month USD LIBOR + 0.110% 03/28/2018 | 1.670% | | 50,000,000 | 50,011,350 |
1-month USD LIBOR + 0.110% 03/29/2018 | 1.680% | | 100,000,000 | 100,002,100 |
1-month USD LIBOR + 0.110% 04/03/2018 | 1.670% | | 50,000,000 | 50,001,600 |
Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) |
02/09/2018 | 1.470% | | 100,000,000 | 100,001,300 |
02/21/2018 | 1.480% | | 50,000,000 | 49,999,100 |
03/21/2018 | 1.630% | | 49,000,000 | 49,008,085 |
03/26/2018 | 1.620% | | 25,000,000 | 25,003,500 |
04/17/2018 | 1.730% | | 76,000,000 | 75,992,096 |
04/27/2018 | 1.740% | | 50,000,000 | 49,996,500 |
05/01/2018 | 1.450% | | 40,000,000 | 40,026,902 |
Wells Fargo Bank NA |
03/27/2018 | 1.330% | | 24,000,000 | 24,015,286 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Certificates of Deposit (continued) |
Issuer | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Wells Fargo Bank NA(c) |
1-month USD LIBOR + 0.110% 04/03/2018 | 1.670% | | 93,000,000 | 93,021,855 |
1-month USD LIBOR + 0.110% 05/02/2018 | 1.670% | | 50,000,000 | 50,008,600 |
1-month USD LIBOR + 0.130% 05/10/2018 | 1.680% | | 50,000,000 | 50,009,150 |
1-month USD LIBOR + 0.130% 05/18/2018 | 1.690% | | 100,000,000 | 100,013,900 |
1-month USD LIBOR + 0.140% 05/29/2018 | 1.710% | | 100,000,000 | 100,010,400 |
1-month USD LIBOR + 0.170% 07/25/2018 | 1.730% | | 40,000,000 | 39,999,400 |
Total Certificates of Deposit (Cost $3,223,100,000) | 3,223,193,253 |
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Commercial Paper 31.7% |
| | | | |
Banking 8.3% |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The) |
02/01/2018 | 1.350% | | 50,000,000 | 49,998,150 |
02/23/2018 | 1.410% | | 100,000,000 | 99,911,000 |
02/26/2018 | 1.430% | | 50,000,000 | 49,949,150 |
04/19/2018 | 1.650% | | 35,000,000 | 34,876,835 |
04/24/2018 | 1.660% | | 100,000,000 | 99,624,900 |
04/25/2018 | 1.660% | | 100,000,000 | 99,620,300 |
Bank of Nova Scotia(a) |
02/01/2018 | 1.680% | | 6,300,000 | 6,299,710 |
03/05/2018 | 1.650% | | 100,000,000 | 99,851,300 |
03/07/2018 | 1.650% | | 100,000,000 | 99,841,700 |
03/09/2018 | 1.710% | | 100,000,000 | 99,827,200 |
Royal Bank of Canada |
03/19/2018 | 1.610% | | 75,000,000 | 74,844,675 |
04/20/2018 | 1.700% | | 25,000,000 | 24,908,175 |
Scotiabanc, Inc.(a) |
02/15/2018 | 1.330% | | 99,000,000 | 98,945,847 |
Toronto-Dominion Bank (The)(a) |
03/19/2018 | 1.530% | | 50,000,000 | 49,901,500 |
Westpac Banking Corp.(a) |
02/21/2018 | 1.480% | | 99,000,000 | 98,915,553 |
02/27/2018 | 1.520% | | 100,000,000 | 99,887,700 |
Total | 1,187,203,695 |
Consumer Products 1.4% |
Procter & Gamble Co. (The)(a) |
02/20/2018 | 1.520% | | 25,300,000 | 25,278,925 |
02/23/2018 | 1.540% | | 45,000,000 | 44,956,260 |
02/26/2018 | 1.490% | | 20,000,000 | 19,978,860 |
03/26/2018 | 1.550% | | 117,300,000 | 117,031,266 |
Total | 207,245,311 |
Commercial Paper (continued) |
Issuer | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Diversified Manufacturing 2.8% |
General Electric Co. |
03/02/2018 | 1.480% | | 175,000,000 | 174,786,850 |
03/08/2018 | 1.500% | | 100,000,000 | 99,852,100 |
03/29/2018 | 1.640% | | 100,000,000 | 99,745,300 |
04/18/2018 | 1.700% | | 25,000,000 | 24,910,550 |
Total | 399,294,800 |
Finance Companies 0.3% |
GE Capital Treasury LLC |
04/20/2018 | 1.610% | | 50,000,000 | 49,826,050 |
Integrated Energy 1.2% |
Chevron Corp.(a) |
02/21/2018 | 1.340% | | 20,000,000 | 19,984,640 |
03/27/2018 | 1.500% | | 50,000,000 | 49,886,950 |
Shell International Finance BV(a) |
04/02/2018 | 1.600% | | 100,000,000 | 99,733,333 |
Total | 169,604,923 |
Life Insurance 2.9% |
New York Life Capital Corp.(a) |
02/01/2018 | 1.570% | | 55,989,000 | 55,986,593 |
02/02/2018 | 0.780% | | 23,052,000 | 23,051,009 |
02/14/2018 | 1.380% | | 20,000,000 | 19,989,420 |
03/07/2018 | 1.540% | | 13,572,000 | 13,552,008 |
03/08/2018 | 1.540% | | 53,097,000 | 53,016,452 |
03/09/2018 | 1.540% | | 49,800,000 | 49,722,212 |
03/13/2018 | 1.550% | | 76,155,000 | 76,022,490 |
03/15/2018 | 1.560% | | 42,588,000 | 42,510,064 |
04/02/2018 | 1.490% | | 50,164,000 | 50,039,393 |
Pricoa Short Term Funding LLC(a) |
02/02/2018 | 0.770% | | 25,000,000 | 24,998,950 |
04/05/2018 | 1.620% | | 15,000,000 | 14,957,460 |
Total | 423,846,051 |
Pharmaceuticals 6.1% |
Johnson & Johnson(a) |
03/07/2018 | 1.280% | | 50,000,000 | 49,938,850 |
Novartis Finance Corp.(a) |
02/23/2018 | 1.430% | | 50,000,000 | 49,954,900 |
02/26/2018 | 1.450% | | 25,000,000 | 24,974,225 |
02/28/2018 | 1.460% | | 25,000,000 | 24,972,075 |
Novartis Securities Investment Ltd.(a) |
02/06/2018 | 1.040% | | 50,000,000 | 49,991,450 |
02/07/2018 | 1.110% | | 100,000,000 | 99,978,700 |
02/12/2018 | 1.310% | | 50,000,000 | 49,978,550 |
02/13/2018 | 1.330% | | 100,000,000 | 99,952,800 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Commercial Paper (continued) |
Issuer | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Sanofi SA(a) |
03/14/2018 | 1.570% | | 125,000,000 | 124,774,125 |
03/16/2018 | 1.580% | | 145,000,000 | 144,724,790 |
03/21/2018 | 1.590% | | 99,750,000 | 99,538,131 |
03/26/2018 | 1.590% | | 17,850,000 | 17,808,070 |
03/28/2018 | 1.610% | | 40,000,000 | 39,901,200 |
Total | 876,487,866 |
Retailers 1.2% |
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.(a) |
02/12/2018 | 1.300% | | 50,000,000 | 49,978,650 |
02/20/2018 | 1.400% | | 50,000,000 | 49,961,600 |
02/27/2018 | 1.450% | | 70,000,000 | 69,924,820 |
Total | 169,865,070 |
Technology 7.5% |
Apple, Inc.(a) |
03/08/2018 | 1.490% | | 54,000,000 | 53,920,620 |
03/13/2018 | 1.530% | | 25,000,000 | 24,957,050 |
03/14/2018 | 1.530% | | 90,000,000 | 89,841,420 |
03/20/2018 | 1.540% | | 20,000,000 | 19,959,460 |
03/26/2018 | 1.550% | | 40,000,000 | 39,908,360 |
03/27/2018 | 1.550% | | 75,000,000 | 74,824,875 |
04/04/2018 | 1.580% | | 105,000,000 | 104,714,190 |
Cisco Systems, Inc.(a) |
02/01/2018 | 1.570% | | 50,000,000 | 49,997,850 |
02/08/2018 | 1.180% | | 25,000,000 | 24,993,525 |
02/13/2018 | 1.360% | | 50,000,000 | 49,975,750 |
02/14/2018 | 1.380% | | 50,000,000 | 49,973,550 |
02/15/2018 | 1.400% | | 112,000,000 | 111,935,824 |
02/21/2018 | 1.460% | | 30,000,000 | 29,974,890 |
02/22/2018 | 1.460% | | 100,000,000 | 99,911,900 |
02/27/2018 | 1.520% | | 25,000,000 | 24,971,925 |
International Business Machines Co.(a) |
03/28/2018 | 1.590% | | 100,000,000 | 99,756,000 |
Microsoft Corp.(a) |
02/14/2018 | 1.330% | | 100,000,000 | 99,949,100 |
02/15/2018 | 1.340% | | 30,000,000 | 29,983,470 |
Total | 1,079,549,759 |
Total Commercial Paper (Cost $4,562,930,640) | 4,562,923,525 |
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Repurchase Agreements 3.0% |
| | | | |
Tri-party Federal Reserve |
dated 01/31/2018, matures 02/01/2018, |
repurchase price $225,007,813 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury Securities, Total Market Value $225,007,848) |
| 1.460% | | 225,000,000 | 224,998,688 |
Repurchase Agreements (continued) |
Issuer | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Tri-party RBC Capital Markets LLC |
dated 01/31/2018, matures 02/01/2018, |
repurchase price $150,005,417 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury Securities, Total Market Value $153,000,001) |
| 1.460% | | 150,000,000 | 149,999,334 |
Tri-party TD Securities (USA) LLC |
dated 01/31/2018, matures 02/01/2018, |
repurchase price $50,001,819 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury Securities, Total Market Value $51,000,072) |
| 1.460% | | 50,000,000 | 49,999,792 |
Total Repurchase Agreements (Cost $425,000,000) | 424,997,814 |
|
U.S. Government & Agency Obligations 33.7% |
| | | | |
Federal Home Loan Banks(c) |
1-month USD LIBOR + -0.145% 08/08/2018 | 1.410% | | 60,000,000 | 59,985,300 |
Federal Home Loan Banks Discount Notes |
02/01/2018 | 1.860% | | 100,000,000 | 99,994,900 |
02/02/2018 | 1.300% | | 50,000,000 | 49,996,450 |
02/05/2018 | 1.040% | | 150,000,000 | 149,978,700 |
02/06/2018 | 1.330% | | 200,000,000 | 199,956,400 |
02/07/2018 | 1.340% | | 158,500,000 | 158,459,424 |
02/08/2018 | 1.500% | | 150,000,000 | 149,950,800 |
02/09/2018 | 1.320% | | 153,100,000 | 153,050,243 |
02/12/2018 | 1.340% | | 100,000,000 | 99,956,100 |
02/14/2018 | 1.320% | | 75,000,000 | 74,962,050 |
02/15/2018 | 1.340% | | 50,000,000 | 49,972,550 |
02/16/2018 | 1.320% | | 319,500,000 | 319,315,010 |
02/20/2018 | 1.340% | | 100,000,000 | 99,926,400 |
02/21/2018 | 1.340% | | 99,194,000 | 99,117,521 |
02/22/2018 | 1.340% | | 150,000,000 | 149,878,800 |
02/26/2018 | 1.320% | | 200,000,000 | 199,812,000 |
02/27/2018 | 1.350% | | 100,000,000 | 99,900,000 |
02/28/2018 | 1.350% | | 150,000,000 | 149,845,200 |
03/01/2018 | 1.360% | | 300,000,000 | 299,676,900 |
03/02/2018 | 1.360% | | 70,600,000 | 70,521,210 |
03/05/2018 | 1.320% | | 100,000,000 | 99,880,800 |
03/06/2018 | 1.370% | | 100,000,000 | 99,873,000 |
03/07/2018 | 1.360% | | 100,000,000 | 99,869,600 |
03/08/2018 | 1.380% | | 100,000,000 | 99,864,500 |
03/09/2018 | 1.370% | | 100,000,000 | 99,861,600 |
03/12/2018 | 1.370% | | 147,880,000 | 147,659,067 |
03/13/2018 | 1.370% | | 150,000,000 | 149,769,750 |
03/14/2018 | 1.380% | | 50,000,000 | 49,920,550 |
03/15/2018 | 1.360% | | 50,000,000 | 49,920,000 |
03/16/2018 | 1.370% | | 100,000,000 | 99,834,900 |
03/19/2018 | 1.360% | | 75,000,000 | 74,868,750 |
03/20/2018 | 1.390% | | 100,000,000 | 99,817,700 |
03/21/2018 | 1.370% | | 100,000,000 | 99,816,800 |
03/22/2018 | 1.370% | | 200,000,000 | 199,626,600 |
03/23/2018 | 1.370% | | 200,000,000 | 199,616,600 |
03/26/2018 | 1.390% | | 100,000,000 | 99,795,100 |
03/27/2018 | 1.370% | | 150,000,000 | 149,691,150 |
03/28/2018 | 1.380% | | 100,000,000 | 99,788,900 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
U.S. Government & Agency Obligations (continued) |
Issuer | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
04/04/2018 | 1.370% | | 100,000,000 | 99,763,300 |
Total U.S. Government & Agency Obligations (Cost $4,853,733,798) | 4,853,494,625 |
|
U.S. Treasury Obligations 1.7% |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
U.S. Treasury(c) |
3-month U.S. Treasury index + 0.190% 04/30/2018 | 1.625% | | 200,000,000 | 200,124,108 |
3-month U.S. Treasury index + 0.140% 01/31/2019 | 1.570% | | 50,000,000 | 50,093,616 |
Total U.S. Treasury Obligations (Cost $250,062,502) | 250,217,724 |
Total Investments (Cost: $14,215,750,741) | 14,215,582,252 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | 174,593,881 |
Net Assets | 14,390,176,133 |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) | Represents privately placed and other securities and instruments exempt from SEC registration (collectively, private placements), such as Section 4(a)(2) and Rule 144A eligible securities, which are often sold only to qualified institutional buyers. The Fund may invest in private placements determined to be liquid as well as those determined to be illiquid. Private placements may be determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Trustees. At January 31, 2018, the value of these securities amounted to $4,176,941,462, which represents 29.03% of net assets. |
(b) | Represents a security purchased on a when-issued basis. |
(c) | Variable rate security. |
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
¦ | Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments. |
¦ | Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.). |
¦ | Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments). |
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager’s Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements (continued)
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at January 31, 2018:
| Level 1 quoted prices in active markets for identical assets ($) | Level 2 other significant observable inputs ($) | Level 3 significant unobservable inputs ($) | Total ($) |
Investments | | | | |
Asset-Backed Commercial Paper | — | 445,476,713 | — | 445,476,713 |
Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency | — | 455,278,598 | — | 455,278,598 |
Certificates of Deposit | — | 3,223,193,253 | — | 3,223,193,253 |
Commercial Paper | — | 4,562,923,525 | — | 4,562,923,525 |
Repurchase Agreements | — | 424,997,814 | — | 424,997,814 |
U.S. Government & Agency Obligations | — | 4,853,494,625 | — | 4,853,494,625 |
U.S. Treasury Obligations | 200,124,108 | 50,093,616 | — | 250,217,724 |
Total Investments | 200,124,108 | 14,015,458,144 | — | 14,215,582,252 |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund’s assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security’s value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.
There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at cost | $13,790,750,741 |
Investments in repurchase agreements, at cost | 425,000,000 |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value | 13,790,584,438 |
Investments in repurchase agreements, at value | 424,997,814 |
Cash | 350,153,032 |
Receivable for: | |
Interest | 2,850,282 |
Prepaid expenses | 23,247 |
Total assets | 14,568,608,813 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Investments purchased | 99,733,333 |
Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis | 60,800,000 |
Distributions to shareholders | 17,614,109 |
Compensation of board members | 248,048 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 1,414 |
Other expenses | 35,776 |
Total liabilities | 178,432,680 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $14,390,176,133 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 14,390,640,099 |
Excess of distributions over net investment income | (259,785) |
Accumulated net realized loss | (35,692) |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments - unaffiliated issuers | (168,489) |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $14,390,176,133 |
Shares outstanding | 14,390,759,914 |
Net asset value per share | 1.0000 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Interest | $86,121,274 |
Total income | 86,121,274 |
Expenses: | |
Compensation of board members | 119,512 |
Custodian fees | 50,591 |
Shareholder reports and communication | 5,321 |
Audit fees | 14,691 |
Legal fees | 60,429 |
Fidelity and surety fees | 28,697 |
Commitment fees for bank credit facility | 44,996 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 1,414 |
Other | 8,108 |
Total expenses | 333,759 |
Net investment income | 85,787,515 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 883 |
Net realized gain | 883 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 127,803 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 127,803 |
Net realized and unrealized gain | 128,686 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $85,916,201 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Six Months Ended January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2017 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $85,787,515 | $85,747,628 |
Net realized gain | 883 | 24,039 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 127,803 | (296,292) |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 85,916,201 | 85,475,375 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income | (85,885,108) | (85,815,240) |
Total distributions to shareholders | (85,885,108) | (85,815,240) |
Increase in net assets from capital stock activity | 1,024,004,146 | 1,293,426,212 |
Total increase in net assets | 1,024,035,239 | 1,293,086,347 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 13,366,140,894 | 12,073,054,547 |
Net assets at end of period | $14,390,176,133 | $13,366,140,894 |
Excess of distributions over net investment income | $(259,785) | $(162,192) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2017 |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
| | | | |
Subscriptions | 36,081,293,803 | 36,080,702,475 | 65,657,886,303 | 65,657,269,651 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 4,314,239 | 4,314,239 |
Redemptions | (35,057,198,964) | (35,056,698,329) | (64,368,753,982) | (64,368,157,678) |
Total net increase | 1,024,094,839 | 1,024,004,146 | 1,293,446,560 | 1,293,426,212 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share held for the periods shown. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return is not annualized for periods of less than one year.
| Six Months Ended January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, |
2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
Per share data | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $1.0000 | $1.0000 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment income | 0.0062 | 0.0069 | 0.00 (a) | 0.00 (a) | 0.00 (a) | 0.00 (a) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.0000 (a) | (0.0001) | (0.00) (a) | 0.00 (a) | 0.00 (a) | 0.00 (a) |
Total from investment operations | 0.0062 | 0.0068 | 0.00 (a) | 0.00 (a) | 0.00 (a) | 0.00 (a) |
Less distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | |
Net investment income | (0.0062) | (0.0068) | (0.00) (a) | (0.00) (a) | (0.00) (a) | (0.00) (a) |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.0062) | (0.0068) | (0.00) (a) | (0.00) (a) | (0.00) (a) | (0.00) (a) |
Net asset value, end of period | $1.0000 | $1.0000 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 |
Total return | 0.62% | 0.68% | 0.32% | 0.11% | 0.09% | 0.14% |
Ratios to average net assets | | | | | | |
Total gross expenses | 0.00% (a),(b) | 0.01% | 0.00% (a) | 0.00% (a) | 0.00% (a) | 0.00% (a) |
Total net expenses | 0.00% (a),(b) | 0.01% | 0.00% (a) | 0.00% (a) | 0.00% (a) | 0.00% (a) |
Net investment income | 1.23% (b) | 0.69% | 0.32% | 0.11% | 0.09% | 0.14% |
Supplemental data | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $14,390,176 | $13,366,141 | $12,073,055 | $11,339,961 | $9,518,211 | $7,594,075 |
Notes to Financial Highlights |
(a) | Rounds to zero. |
(b) | Annualized. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust II (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). Investments in the Fund may be made only by investment companies, common or commingled trust funds, or similar organizations or persons that are accredited investors within the meaning of Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques that take into account, as applicable, factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as approved independent broker-dealer quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are not readily available or not believed to be reflective of market value may also be valued based upon a bid quote from an approved independent broker-dealer. Debt securities maturing in 60 days or less are valued primarily at amortized cost value, unless this method results in a valuation that management believes does not approximate market value.
Asset- and mortgage-backed securities are generally valued by pricing services, which utilize pricing models that incorporate the securities’ cash flow and loan performance data. These models also take into account available market data, including trades, market quotations, and benchmark yield curves for identical or similar securities. Factors used to identify similar securities may include, but are not limited to, issuer, collateral type, vintage, prepayment speeds, collateral performance, credit ratings, credit enhancement and expected life. Asset-backed securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quote from an approved independent broker-dealer.
The Fund calculates its net asset value to four decimals (e.g., $1.0000) using market-based pricing and operates with a floating net asset value. Although the Fund is a money market fund, the net asset value of the Fund will fluctuate with changes in the values of the Fund’s portfolio securities. As a result, the Fund’s net asset value may be above or below $1.0000. Prior to October 1, 2016, the Fund maintained a stable net asset value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Repurchase agreements
The Fund may invest in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions that management has determined are creditworthy. The Fund, through the custodian, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Management is responsible for determining that the collateral is at least equal, at all times, to the value of the repurchase obligation including interest. A repurchase agreement transaction involves certain risks in the event of default or
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
insolvency of the counterparty. These risks include possible delays in or restrictions on the Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities and a possible decline in the value of the underlying securities during the period while the Fund seeks to assert its rights.
Asset- and mortgage-backed securities
The Fund may invest in asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities. The maturity dates shown represent the original maturity of the underlying obligation. Actual maturity may vary based upon prepayment activity on these obligations. All, or a portion, of the obligation may be prepaid at any time because the underlying asset may be prepaid. As a result, decreasing market interest rates could result in an increased level of prepayment. An increased prepayment rate will have the effect of shortening the maturity of the security. Unless otherwise noted, the coupon rates presented are fixed rates.
Delayed delivery securities
The Fund may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a “when-issued” or "forward commitment" basis. This may increase risk to the Fund since the other party to the transaction may fail to deliver, which could cause the Fund to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. The Fund designates cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.
Offsetting of assets and liabilities
The following table presents the Fund’s gross and net amount of assets and liabilities available for offset under netting arrangements as well as any related collateral received or pledged by the Fund as of January 31, 2018:
| Federal Reserve ($) | RBC Capital Markets ($) | TD Securities ($) | Total ($) |
Assets | | | | |
Repurchase agreements | 224,998,688 | 149,999,334 | 49,999,792 | 424,997,814 |
Total financial and derivative net assets | 224,998,688 | 149,999,334 | 49,999,792 | 424,997,814 |
Total collateral received (pledged) (a) | 224,998,688 | 149,999,334 | 49,999,792 | 424,997,814 |
Net amount (b) | — | — | — | — |
(a) | In some instances, the actual collateral received and/or pledged may be more than the amount shown due to overcollateralization. |
(b) | Represents the net amount due from/(to) counterparties in the event of default. |
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Interest income, including amortization of premium and discount, is recognized daily.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund.
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its investment company net taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually after the fiscal year in which the capital gains were earned, unless offset by any available capital loss carryforward. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Accounting Standards Update 2017-08 Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities
In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2017-08 Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. ASU No. 2017-08 updates the accounting standards to shorten the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities, held at a premium, to be amortized to the earliest call date. The update applies to securities with explicit, noncontingent call features that are callable at fixed prices and on preset dates. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, management is evaluating the implication of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, subject to the policies set by the Board of Trustees, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The Fund does not pay a management fee for the investment advisory or administrative services provided to the Fund, but it may pay taxes, brokerage commissions and nonadvisory expenses.
Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees, who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial, are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. All amounts payable under the Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. A portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, along with other affiliated funds governed by the Board of Trustees, based on relative net assets.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Transfer agency fees
The Fund has a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, under which the Fund does not pay an annual fee to the Transfer Agent.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At January 31, 2018, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal tax cost ($) | Gross unrealized appreciation ($) | Gross unrealized (depreciation) ($) | Net unrealized (depreciation) ($) |
14,215,751,000 | 423,000 | (592,000) | (169,000) |
Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
The following capital loss carryforwards, determined at July 31, 2017, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration are required to be utilized prior to any capital losses which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, capital loss carryforwards which carry an expiration date may be more likely to expire unused.
2018 ($) | 2019 ($) | No expiration short-term ($) | No expiration long-term ($) | Total ($) |
— | — | 36,575 | — | 36,575 |
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by Citibank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is disclosed as Commitment fees for bank credit facility in the Statement of Operations.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended January 31, 2018.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Note 6. Significant risks
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that the value of debt securities in the Fund’s portfolio may decline because the issuer may default and fail to pay interest or repay principal when due. Rating agencies assign credit ratings to debt securities to indicate their credit risk. Lower rated or unrated debt securities held by the Fund may present increased credit risk as compared to higher-rated debt securities.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk of losses attributable to changes in interest rates. In general, if prevailing interest rates rise, the values of debt securities tend to fall, and if interest rates fall, the values of debt securities tend to rise. Actions by governments and central banking authorities can result in increases in interest rates. Increasing interest rates may negatively affect the value of debt securities held by the Fund, resulting in a negative impact on the Fund’s performance and net asset value per share. In general, the longer the maturity or duration of a debt security, the greater its sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
Money market fund risk
At times of (i) significant redemption activity by shareholders, including, for example, when a single investor or a few large investors make a significant redemption of Fund shares, (ii) insufficient levels of cash in the Fund’s portfolio to satisfy redemption activity, and (iii) disruption in the normal operation of the markets in which the Fund buys and sells portfolio securities, the Fund could be forced to sell portfolio securities at unfavorable prices in order to generate sufficient cash to pay redeeming shareholders. Sales of portfolio securities at such times could result in losses to the Fund. In addition, neither the Investment Manager nor any of its affiliates has a legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that they or any person will provide financial support to the Fund at any time. The Fund may suspend redemptions or the payment of redemption proceeds when permitted by applicable regulations.
If, at any time, the Fund’s weekly liquid assets fall below 30% of its total assets and the Board of Trustees determines it is in the best interests of the Fund, the Fund may, as early as the same day and at any time during the day, impose a fee of up to 2% of the value of all shares redeemed and/or temporarily suspend redemptions (sometimes referred to as imposing redemption gates) for up to 10 business days. If, at the end of any business day, the Fund’s weekly liquid assets fall below 10% of its total assets, the Fund must impose a fee, as of the beginning of the next business day, of 1% of the value of all shares redeemed, unless the Board of Trustees determines that imposing such a fee is not in the best interests of the Fund or the Board of Trustees determines that a lower or higher fee (not to exceed 2% of the value of all shares redeemed) would be in the best interests of the Fund. These determinations may affect the composition of the investment portfolio, performance and operating expenses of the Fund.
Shareholder concentration risk
At January 31, 2018, affiliated shareholders of record owned 100.0% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Note 7. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Note 8. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
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Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies. All rights reserved. Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., 225 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110-2804
© 2018 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

SemiAnnual Report
January 31, 2018
Columbia Disciplined Growth Fund
Not FDIC Insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
The current outlook for financial markets is clouded by two primary concerns: the high valuation of equities and the direction of interest rates. Following the U.S. presidential election, U.S. equities rallied based on the assumption that the new administration’s policies would stimulate growth quickly. Unfortunately it’s unclear whether those measures will get passed, much less passed quickly. In fixed income, uncertainty stems from the possibility that interest rates won’t rise as rapidly as expected if the administration’s proposed growth policies are not implemented.
Given this uncertainty, investors value a consistent approach more than ever. Investors want strong, repeatable risk-adjusted returns. Consistency — not surprises. As a leading global asset manager, we believe our consistent, collaborative investment approach enables us to deliver the dependable experience your portfolio demands. So, how do we strive to deliver a consistent investment experience?
Better insights
Your portfolio benefits from the investment insights uncovered by our talented investment teams around the world.
Better decisions
Our collaborative, interactive environment enables our investment teams to construct portfolios that take advantage of the best investment ideas.
Better outcomes
We aim to deliver a consistent experience, which means fewer surprises, dependable insights, and products designed to do the thing you want.
Whether you’re trying to save money to help your children go to college or for your own retirement, it’s the consistency of the return that is most essential. People who chase higher returns are usually also the first to sell when that investment goes through a bad patch. We try to combat this behavioral tendency by offering strategies that aim for a more consistent return. Our goal is for investors to panic less during periods of volatility, which can have a significant effect on their long-term results.
Nothing is more important to us than making sure those who have entrusted us to protect and grow their assets can do what matters most to them: build a nest egg, leave a legacy, and live confidently — now and throughout retirement. It’s why our talented professionals around the world work together to uncover uncommon opportunities and why our process encourages challenge and debate around our most compelling ideas to ensure better informed investment decisions, which hopefully lead to better outcomes for you.
Your success is our priority. Talk to your financial advisor about how working with Columbia Threadneedle Investments may help you position your portfolio for consistent, sustainable outcomes, no matter the market conditions.
Sincerely,
Christopher O. Petersen
President, Columbia Funds
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about a fund, visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2018 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
Investment objective
Columbia Disciplined Growth Fund (the Fund) seeks to provide shareholders with long-term capital growth.
Portfolio management
Brian Condon, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2010
Peter Albanese
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2014
Morningstar style boxTM
The Morningstar Style Box is based on a fund’s portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.
© 2018 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended January 31, 2018) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A | Excluding sales charges | 05/17/07 | 18.28 | 33.61 | 18.45 | 11.02 |
| Including sales charges | | 11.47 | 25.97 | 17.04 | 10.37 |
Advisor Class* | 06/01/15 | 18.32 | 33.86 | 18.60 | 11.09 |
Class C | Excluding sales charges | 05/17/07 | 17.66 | 32.53 | 17.57 | 10.18 |
| Including sales charges | | 16.66 | 31.53 | 17.57 | 10.18 |
Institutional Class* | 09/27/10 | 18.26 | 33.90 | 18.73 | 11.19 |
Institutional 2 Class* | 11/08/12 | 18.35 | 34.11 | 18.92 | 11.25 |
Institutional 3 Class* | 06/01/15 | 18.35 | 34.17 | 18.71 | 11.14 |
Class K | 05/17/07 | 18.28 | 33.78 | 18.63 | 11.23 |
Class R | 05/17/07 | 17.95 | 33.18 | 18.14 | 10.75 |
Class T* | Excluding sales charges | 08/01/08 | 18.16 | 33.53 | 18.39 | 11.01 |
| Including sales charges | | 15.15 | 30.14 | 17.78 | 10.73 |
Russell 1000 Growth Index | | 19.15 | 34.89 | 17.95 | 11.65 |
Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. Returns for Class T shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 2.50% per transaction. The Fund’s other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Effective November 1, 2017, Class R4, Class R5, Class Y and Class Z shares were renamed Advisor Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class and Institutional Class shares, respectively. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com or calling 800.345.6611.
* | The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one share class at its inception, Class A shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information. |
The Russell 1000 Growth Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of those Russell 1000 Index companies with higher priceto-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Fund at a Glance (continued)
(Unaudited)
Top 10 holdings (%) (at January 31, 2018) |
Apple, Inc. | 5.4 |
Microsoft Corp. | 5.1 |
Facebook, Inc., Class A | 4.9 |
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | 3.5 |
Boeing Co. (The) | 3.4 |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 3.3 |
MasterCard, Inc., Class A | 3.1 |
Visa, Inc., Class A | 2.7 |
Altria Group, Inc. | 2.6 |
Adobe Systems, Inc. | 2.6 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Money Market Funds).
For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled “Portfolio of Investments.”
Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.
Portfolio breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2018) |
Common Stocks | 97.8 |
Money Market Funds | 2.2 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Equity sector breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2018) |
Consumer Discretionary | 18.8 |
Consumer Staples | 6.1 |
Energy | 0.6 |
Financials | 3.5 |
Health Care | 13.1 |
Industrials | 12.6 |
Information Technology | 38.4 |
Materials | 3.5 |
Real Estate | 2.7 |
Telecommunication Services | 0.7 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
August 1, 2017 — January 31, 2018 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | Account value at the end of the period ($) | Expenses paid during the period ($) | Fund’s annualized expense ratio (%) |
| Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual |
Class A | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,182.80 | 1,019.31 | 6.44 | 5.96 | 1.17 |
Advisor Class (formerly Class R4) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,183.20 | 1,020.57 | 5.06 | 4.69 | 0.92 |
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,176.60 | 1,015.53 | 10.53 | 9.75 | 1.92 |
Institutional Class (formerly Class Z) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,182.60 | 1,020.57 | 5.06 | 4.69 | 0.92 |
Institutional 2 Class (formerly Class R5) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,183.50 | 1,020.87 | 4.73 | 4.38 | 0.86 |
Institutional 3 Class (formerly Class Y) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,183.50 | 1,021.17 | 4.40 | 4.08 | 0.80 |
Class K | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,182.80 | 1,019.61 | 6.11 | 5.65 | 1.11 |
Class R | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,179.50 | 1,018.05 | 7.80 | 7.22 | 1.42 |
Class T | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,181.60 | 1,019.31 | 6.43 | 5.96 | 1.17 |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Common Stocks 97.9% |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Consumer Discretionary 18.4% |
Diversified Consumer Services 1.0% |
H&R Block, Inc. | 212,800 | 5,647,712 |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 2.0% |
Las Vegas Sands Corp. | 146,000 | 11,317,920 |
Household Durables 0.6% |
NVR, Inc.(a) | 200 | 635,634 |
Tupperware Brands Corp. | 52,700 | 3,043,952 |
Total | | 3,679,586 |
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail 3.7% |
Amazon.com, Inc.(a) | 8,500 | 12,332,565 |
Liberty Interactive Corp., Class A(a) | 313,700 | 8,811,833 |
Total | | 21,144,398 |
Media 3.8% |
Charter Communications, Inc., Class A(a) | 29,500 | 11,128,875 |
Comcast Corp., Class A | 254,800 | 10,836,644 |
Total | | 21,965,519 |
Specialty Retail 5.3% |
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | 99,000 | 19,889,100 |
Ross Stores, Inc. | 76,800 | 6,327,552 |
TJX Companies, Inc. (The) | 49,600 | 3,983,872 |
Total | | 30,200,524 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 2.0% |
Michael Kors Holdings Ltd.(a) | 21,000 | 1,386,000 |
VF Corp. | 123,700 | 10,037,018 |
Total | | 11,423,018 |
Total Consumer Discretionary | 105,378,677 |
Consumer Staples 6.0% |
Beverages —% |
PepsiCo, Inc. | 1,900 | 228,570 |
Food & Staples Retailing 1.7% |
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. | 132,400 | 9,964,424 |
Food Products 1.2% |
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.(a) | 240,500 | 6,678,685 |
Household Products 0.5% |
Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | 33,000 | 2,849,220 |
Tobacco 2.6% |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Altria Group, Inc. | 210,624 | 14,815,292 |
Total Consumer Staples | 34,536,191 |
Energy 0.6% |
Energy Equipment & Services 0.2% |
Halliburton Co. | 22,500 | 1,208,250 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 0.4% |
Devon Energy Corp. | 32,700 | 1,352,799 |
EOG Resources, Inc. | 5,900 | 678,500 |
Total | | 2,031,299 |
Total Energy | 3,239,549 |
Financials 3.4% |
Capital Markets 2.5% |
Lazard Ltd., Class A | 32,000 | 1,874,240 |
S&P Global, Inc. | 68,100 | 12,332,910 |
Total | | 14,207,150 |
Insurance 0.9% |
Allstate Corp. (The) | 50,300 | 4,968,131 |
Aon PLC | 3,900 | 554,463 |
Total | | 5,522,594 |
Total Financials | 19,729,744 |
Health Care 12.8% |
Biotechnology 4.5% |
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | 30,600 | 3,651,192 |
Biogen, Inc.(a) | 15,200 | 5,286,712 |
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.(a) | 24,000 | 2,165,520 |
bluebird bio, Inc.(a) | 5,500 | 1,126,950 |
Celgene Corp.(a) | 52,700 | 5,331,132 |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 37,400 | 3,134,120 |
TESARO, Inc.(a) | 15,000 | 1,011,900 |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | 23,700 | 3,954,819 |
Total | | 25,662,345 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.9% |
Baxter International, Inc. | 148,500 | 10,696,455 |
Health Care Providers & Services 3.1% |
Centene Corp.(a) | 51,800 | 5,555,032 |
Express Scripts Holding Co.(a) | 66,600 | 5,273,388 |
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.(a) | 33,400 | 7,026,692 |
Total | | 17,855,112 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Pharmaceuticals 3.3% |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 169,100 | 10,585,660 |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 104,900 | 8,544,105 |
Total | | 19,129,765 |
Total Health Care | 73,343,677 |
Industrials 12.4% |
Aerospace & Defense 3.5% |
Boeing Co. (The) | 54,400 | 19,277,728 |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | 2,900 | 1,029,065 |
Total | | 20,306,793 |
Airlines 1.9% |
Copa Holdings SA, Class A | 23,400 | 3,236,922 |
Southwest Airlines Co. | 127,200 | 7,733,760 |
Total | | 10,970,682 |
Electrical Equipment 1.6% |
AMETEK, Inc. | 119,000 | 9,079,700 |
Industrial Conglomerates 2.3% |
Honeywell International, Inc. | 83,400 | 13,316,478 |
Machinery 1.9% |
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. | 209,100 | 9,250,584 |
Caterpillar, Inc. | 10,000 | 1,627,800 |
Total | | 10,878,384 |
Professional Services 0.5% |
Robert Half International, Inc. | 44,100 | 2,552,508 |
Road & Rail 0.3% |
Union Pacific Corp. | 12,300 | 1,642,050 |
Trading Companies & Distributors 0.4% |
WW Grainger, Inc. | 7,800 | 2,103,348 |
Total Industrials | 70,849,943 |
Information Technology 37.6% |
Communications Equipment 1.7% |
F5 Networks, Inc.(a) | 66,700 | 9,640,818 |
Internet Software & Services 9.8% |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A(a) | 15,590 | 18,430,810 |
Facebook, Inc., Class A(a) | 147,800 | 27,622,342 |
VeriSign, Inc.(a) | 86,400 | 9,929,088 |
Total | | 55,982,240 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
IT Services 5.6% |
MasterCard, Inc., Class A | 102,100 | 17,254,900 |
Visa, Inc., Class A | 121,200 | 15,056,676 |
Total | | 32,311,576 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 4.2% |
Broadcom Ltd. | 50,900 | 12,624,727 |
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. | 17,000 | 1,037,000 |
ON Semiconductor Corp.(a) | 420,100 | 10,393,274 |
Total | | 24,055,001 |
Software 11.0% |
Adobe Systems, Inc.(a) | 72,100 | 14,402,696 |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(a) | 183,000 | 8,209,380 |
Electronic Arts, Inc.(a) | 90,500 | 11,489,880 |
Fortinet, Inc.(a) | 12,200 | 561,688 |
Microsoft Corp. | 299,190 | 28,426,042 |
Total | | 63,089,686 |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 5.3% |
Apple, Inc.(b) | 180,077 | 30,150,292 |
Total Information Technology | 215,229,613 |
Materials 3.4% |
Chemicals 2.0% |
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A | 95,400 | 11,432,736 |
Containers & Packaging 1.4% |
Owens-Illinois, Inc.(a) | 300,700 | 6,982,254 |
Packaging Corp. of America | 9,000 | 1,130,670 |
Total | | 8,112,924 |
Total Materials | 19,545,660 |
Real Estate 2.6% |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) 2.6% |
American Tower Corp. | 80,800 | 11,934,160 |
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. | 7,400 | 269,656 |
SBA Communications Corp.(a) | 16,400 | 2,861,800 |
Total | | 15,065,616 |
Total Real Estate | 15,065,616 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Telecommunication Services 0.7% |
Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.7% |
T-Mobile U.S.A., Inc.(a) | 61,200 | 3,984,120 |
Total Telecommunication Services | 3,984,120 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $376,502,296) | 560,902,790 |
|
Money Market Funds 2.2% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 1.475%(c),(d) | 12,513,526 | 12,513,526 |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $12,513,253) | 12,513,526 |
Total Investments (Cost: $389,015,549) | 573,416,316 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | (473,093) |
Net Assets | 572,943,223 |
At January 31, 2018, securities and/or cash totaling $820,407 were pledged as collateral.
Investments in derivatives
Long futures contracts |
Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Trading currency | Notional amount | Value/Unrealized appreciation ($) | Value/Unrealized depreciation ($) |
S&P 500 E-mini | 99 | 03/2018 | USD | 13,987,710 | 851,149 | — |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) | Non-income producing investment. |
(b) | This security or a portion of this security has been pledged as collateral in connection with derivative contracts. |
(c) | The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at January 31, 2018. |
(d) | As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended January 31, 2018 are as follows: |
Issuer | Beginning shares | Shares purchased | Shares sold | Ending shares | Realized gain (loss) — affiliated issuers ($) | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) — affiliated issuers ($) | Dividends — affiliated issuers ($) | Value — affiliated issuers at end of period ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 1.475% |
| 7,790,822 | 33,106,068 | (28,383,364) | 12,513,526 | (368) | (77) | 61,019 | 12,513,526 |
Currency Legend
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
¦ | Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments. |
¦ | Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.). |
¦ | Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments). |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements (continued)
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Certain investments that have been measured at fair value using the net asset value (NAV) per share (or its equivalent) are not categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in the table are intended to reconcile the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Portfolio of Investments. The Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund seeks to provide shareholders with maximum current income consistent with liquidity and stability of principal. Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund prices its shares with a floating NAV and no longer seeks to maintain a stable NAV.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager’s Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at January 31, 2018:
| Level 1 quoted prices in active markets for identical assets ($) | Level 2 other significant observable inputs ($) | Level 3 significant unobservable inputs ($) | Investments measured at net asset value ($) | Total ($) |
Investments | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | 105,378,677 | — | — | — | 105,378,677 |
Consumer Staples | 34,536,191 | — | — | — | 34,536,191 |
Energy | 3,239,549 | — | — | — | 3,239,549 |
Financials | 19,729,744 | — | — | — | 19,729,744 |
Health Care | 73,343,677 | — | — | — | 73,343,677 |
Industrials | 70,849,943 | — | — | — | 70,849,943 |
Information Technology | 215,229,613 | — | — | — | 215,229,613 |
Materials | 19,545,660 | — | — | — | 19,545,660 |
Real Estate | 15,065,616 | — | — | — | 15,065,616 |
Telecommunication Services | 3,984,120 | — | — | — | 3,984,120 |
Total Common Stocks | 560,902,790 | — | — | — | 560,902,790 |
Money Market Funds | — | — | — | 12,513,526 | 12,513,526 |
Total Investments | 560,902,790 | — | — | 12,513,526 | 573,416,316 |
Derivatives | | | | | |
Asset | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | 851,149 | — | — | — | 851,149 |
Total | 561,753,939 | — | — | 12,513,526 | 574,267,465 |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements (continued)
Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at cost | $376,502,296 |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at cost | 12,513,253 |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value | 560,902,790 |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value | 12,513,526 |
Receivable for: | |
Capital shares sold | 490,598 |
Dividends | 167,957 |
Variation margin for futures contracts | 6,435 |
Prepaid expenses | 2,069 |
Other assets | 7,653 |
Total assets | 574,091,028 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Capital shares purchased | 1,005,589 |
Management services fees | 11,640 |
Distribution and/or service fees | 1,604 |
Transfer agent fees | 36,999 |
Compensation of board members | 64,641 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 54 |
Other expenses | 27,278 |
Total liabilities | 1,147,805 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $572,943,223 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 369,215,697 |
Excess of distributions over net investment income | (383,302) |
Accumulated net realized gain | 18,858,912 |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments - unaffiliated issuers | 184,400,494 |
Investments - affiliated issuers | 273 |
Futures contracts | 851,149 |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $572,943,223 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Class A | |
Net assets | $131,024,459 |
Shares outstanding | 13,241,475 |
Net asset value per share | $9.90 |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | $10.50 |
Advisor Class(b) | |
Net assets | $7,988,451 |
Shares outstanding | 802,683 |
Net asset value per share | $9.95 |
Class C | |
Net assets | $24,985,242 |
Shares outstanding | 2,629,262 |
Net asset value per share | $9.50 |
Institutional Class(c) | |
Net assets | $123,761,135 |
Shares outstanding | 12,396,960 |
Net asset value per share | $9.98 |
Institutional 2 Class(d) | |
Net assets | $6,770,194 |
Shares outstanding | 656,678 |
Net asset value per share | $10.31 |
Institutional 3 Class(e) | |
Net assets | $275,927,518 |
Shares outstanding | 27,402,274 |
Net asset value per share | $10.07 |
Class K | |
Net assets | $3,064 |
Shares outstanding | 304 |
Net asset value per share(f) | $10.09 |
Class R | |
Net assets | $1,399,351 |
Shares outstanding | 140,880 |
Net asset value per share | $9.93 |
Class T | |
Net assets | $1,083,809 |
Shares outstanding | 108,806 |
Net asset value per share | $9.96 |
Maximum offering price per share(g) | $10.22 |
(a) | The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares. |
(b) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
(f) | Net asset value per share rounds to this amount due to fractional shares outstanding. |
(g) | The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 2.50% per transaction for Class T shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers | $3,644,565 |
Dividends — affiliated issuers | 61,019 |
Total income | 3,705,584 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 1,992,267 |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | 151,556 |
Class C | 119,177 |
Class R | 3,271 |
Class T | 1,425 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 72,736 |
Advisor Class(a) | 4,132 |
Class C | 14,302 |
Institutional Class(b) | 69,349 |
Institutional 2 Class(c) | 2,039 |
Institutional 3 Class(d) | 10,908 |
Class K | 1 |
Class R | 784 |
Class T | 685 |
Plan administration fees | |
Class K | 4 |
Compensation of board members | 14,032 |
Custodian fees | 4,676 |
Printing and postage fees | 19,975 |
Registration fees | 71,756 |
Audit fees | 15,432 |
Legal fees | 5,638 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 54 |
Other | 8,886 |
Total expenses | 2,583,085 |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | (1,470) |
Fees waived by transfer agent | |
Institutional 2 Class(c) | (200) |
Institutional 3 Class(d) | (3,580) |
Total net expenses | 2,577,835 |
Net investment income | 1,127,749 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 33,179,146 |
Investments — affiliated issuers | (368) |
Futures contracts | 1,088,188 |
Net realized gain | 34,266,966 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 54,071,887 |
Investments — affiliated issuers | (77) |
Futures contracts | 705,483 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 54,777,293 |
Net realized and unrealized gain | 89,044,259 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $90,172,008 |
(a) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(b) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Six Months Ended January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2017 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $1,127,749 | $2,914,461 |
Net realized gain | 34,266,966 | 60,371,490 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 54,777,293 | 19,272,821 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 90,172,008 | 82,558,772 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income | | |
Class A | (361,155) | (738,767) |
Advisor Class(a) | (43,562) | (9,267) |
Class I(b) | — | (2,034,903) |
Institutional Class(c) | (613,386) | (261,917) |
Institutional 2 Class(d) | (36,308) | (19,441) |
Institutional 3 Class(e) | (1,631,375) | (67) |
Class K | (13) | (19) |
Class R | (1,080) | (2,130) |
Class T | (3,203) | (424,200) |
Net realized gains | | |
Class A | (14,373,537) | (7,551,526) |
Advisor Class(a) | (973,359) | (63,938) |
Class B(f) | — | (10,121) |
Class C | (2,895,576) | (1,113,873) |
Class I(b) | — | (11,641,861) |
Institutional Class(c) | (13,608,326) | (1,807,040) |
Institutional 2 Class(d) | (711,732) | (117,266) |
Institutional 3 Class(e) | (29,985,515) | (385) |
Class K | (371) | (139) |
Class R | (168,850) | (39,541) |
Class T | (125,818) | (4,290,095) |
Total distributions to shareholders | (65,533,166) | (30,126,496) |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity | 46,706,868 | (70,887,438) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 71,345,710 | (18,455,162) |
Net assets at beginning of period | 501,597,513 | 520,052,675 |
Net assets at end of period | $572,943,223 | $501,597,513 |
Undistributed (excess of distributions over) net investment income | $(383,302) | $1,179,031 |
(a) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(b) | Effective March 27, 2017, Class I shares were redeemed or exchanged for Institutional 3 Class shares. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
(f) | Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares were automatically converted to Class A shares. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2017 |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A(a) | | | | |
Subscriptions (b) | 1,065,840 | 10,399,266 | 4,454,601 | 38,829,499 |
Distributions reinvested | 1,544,286 | 14,315,518 | 984,602 | 8,191,890 |
Redemptions | (1,402,207) | (13,675,381) | (9,927,244) | (86,687,174) |
Net increase (decrease) | 1,207,919 | 11,039,403 | (4,488,041) | (39,665,785) |
Advisor Class(c) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 566,184 | 5,595,734 | 426,984 | 3,736,308 |
Distributions reinvested | 109,075 | 1,016,580 | 8,740 | 73,065 |
Redemptions | (313,110) | (3,114,837) | (30,842) | (277,624) |
Net increase | 362,149 | 3,497,477 | 404,882 | 3,531,749 |
Class B(a) | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 1,966 | 16,096 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 1,230 | 9,997 |
Redemptions (b) | (271) | (2,617) | (30,857) | (269,409) |
Net decrease | (271) | (2,617) | (27,661) | (243,316) |
Class C | | | | |
Subscriptions | 203,867 | 1,910,310 | 855,578 | 7,168,643 |
Distributions reinvested | 300,503 | 2,677,479 | 112,088 | 904,551 |
Redemptions | (384,709) | (3,631,713) | (865,875) | (7,366,205) |
Net increase | 119,661 | 956,076 | 101,791 | 706,989 |
Class I(d) | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 80,768 | 715,101 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 1,614,711 | 13,676,606 |
Redemptions | — | — | (28,848,584) | (257,409,626) |
Net decrease | — | — | (27,153,105) | (243,017,919) |
Institutional Class(e) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 1,417,076 | 13,938,180 | 11,118,953 | 98,644,951 |
Distributions reinvested | 1,337,142 | 12,502,280 | 193,279 | 1,619,679 |
Redemptions | (1,819,190) | (17,864,494) | (2,640,166) | (23,495,596) |
Net increase | 935,028 | 8,575,966 | 8,672,066 | 76,769,034 |
Institutional 2 Class(f) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 169,187 | 1,729,884 | 349,311 | 3,191,242 |
Distributions reinvested | 77,479 | 747,665 | 15,841 | 136,551 |
Redemptions | (86,037) | (870,932) | (166,128) | (1,478,764) |
Net increase | 160,629 | 1,606,617 | 199,024 | 1,849,029 |
Institutional 3 Class(d),(g) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 1,255,008 | 12,611,782 | 26,282,789 | 235,259,467 |
Distributions reinvested | 3,352,762 | 31,616,550 | 37 | 309 |
Redemptions | (2,329,326) | (23,267,563) | (1,159,736) | (10,949,533) |
Net increase | 2,278,444 | 20,960,769 | 25,123,090 | 224,310,243 |
Class R | | | | |
Subscriptions | 53,606 | 519,235 | 72,477 | 628,329 |
Distributions reinvested | 7,516 | 69,972 | 2,479 | 20,699 |
Redemptions | (31,809) | (303,317) | (17,128) | (148,598) |
Net increase | 29,313 | 285,890 | 57,828 | 500,430 |
Class T | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 362,444 | 3,091,841 |
Distributions reinvested | 13,789 | 128,650 | 563,219 | 4,714,146 |
Redemptions | (34,637) | (341,363) | (12,046,682) | (103,433,879) |
Net decrease | (20,848) | (212,713) | (11,121,019) | (95,627,892) |
Total net increase (decrease) | 5,072,024 | 46,706,868 | (8,231,145) | (70,887,438) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
(a) | Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares were automatically converted to Class A shares. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed. |
(b) | Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(d) | Effective March 27, 2017, Class I shares were redeemed or exchanged for Institutional 3 Class shares. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(f) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(g) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
Year ended (except as noted) | Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income (loss) | Net realized and unrealized gain | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Distributions from net realized gains |
Class A |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.50 | 0.01 | 1.64 | 1.65 | (0.03) | (1.22) |
7/31/2017 | $8.51 | 0.04 | 1.45 | 1.49 | (0.04) | (0.46) |
7/31/2016 | $9.39 | 0.04 | 0.20 | 0.24 | (0.06) | (1.06) |
7/31/2015 | $9.04 | 0.05 | 1.36 | 1.41 | (0.03) | (1.03) |
7/31/2014 | $9.04 | 0.05 | 1.80 | 1.85 | (0.10) | (1.75) |
7/31/2013 | $8.47 | 0.10 | 1.35 | 1.45 | (0.13) | (0.75) |
Advisor Class(f) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.56 | 0.02 | 1.65 | 1.67 | (0.06) | (1.22) |
7/31/2017 | $8.56 | 0.05 | 1.47 | 1.52 | (0.06) | (0.46) |
7/31/2016 | $9.43 | 0.04 | 0.23 | 0.27 | (0.08) | (1.06) |
7/31/2015 (g) | $9.33 | (0.01) | 0.11 | 0.10 | — | — |
Class C |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.18 | (0.03) | 1.57 | 1.54 | — | (1.22) |
7/31/2017 | $8.26 | (0.03) | 1.41 | 1.38 | — | (0.46) |
7/31/2016 | $9.14 | (0.02) | 0.20 | 0.18 | — | (1.06) |
7/31/2015 | $8.86 | (0.02) | 1.33 | 1.31 | — | (1.03) |
7/31/2014 | $8.90 | (0.02) | 1.76 | 1.74 | (0.03) | (1.75) |
7/31/2013 | $8.34 | 0.03 | 1.35 | 1.38 | (0.07) | (0.75) |
Institutional Class(h) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.59 | 0.02 | 1.65 | 1.67 | (0.06) | (1.22) |
7/31/2017 | $8.58 | 0.05 | 1.48 | 1.53 | (0.06) | (0.46) |
7/31/2016 | $9.46 | 0.06 | 0.20 | 0.26 | (0.08) | (1.06) |
7/31/2015 | $9.09 | 0.07 | 1.39 | 1.46 | (0.06) | (1.03) |
7/31/2014 | $9.09 | 0.06 | 1.81 | 1.87 | (0.12) | (1.75) |
7/31/2013 | $8.51 | 0.13 | 1.35 | 1.48 | (0.15) | (0.75) |
Institutional 2 Class(i) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.87 | 0.03 | 1.69 | 1.72 | (0.06) | (1.22) |
7/31/2017 | $8.82 | 0.06 | 1.52 | 1.58 | (0.07) | (0.46) |
7/31/2016 | $9.69 | 0.08 | 0.21 | 0.29 | (0.10) | (1.06) |
7/31/2015 | $9.30 | 0.03 | 1.46 | 1.49 | (0.07) | (1.03) |
7/31/2014 | $9.25 | 0.08 | 1.85 | 1.93 | (0.13) | (1.75) |
7/31/2013 (j) | $8.54 | 0.07 | 1.56 | 1.63 | (0.17) | (0.75) |
Institutional 3 Class(k) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.67 | 0.03 | 1.66 | 1.69 | (0.07) | (1.22) |
7/31/2017 | $8.65 | 0.06 | 1.50 | 1.56 | (0.08) | (0.46) |
7/31/2016 | $9.53 | 0.08 | 0.21 | 0.29 | (0.11) | (1.06) |
7/31/2015 (l) | $9.42 | 0.01 | 0.10 | 0.11 | — | — |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Total distributions to shareholders | Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b) | Net investment income (loss) ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
|
(1.25) | $9.90 | 18.28% | 1.17% (d) | 1.17% (d) | 0.22% (d) | 39% | $131,024 |
(0.50) | $9.50 | 18.37% | 1.22% | 1.20% (e) | 0.43% | 81% | $114,369 |
(1.12) | $8.51 | 3.05% | 1.27% | 1.23% | 0.46% | 86% | $140,658 |
(1.06) | $9.39 | 16.41% | 1.24% | 1.24% | 0.55% | 102% | $247,170 |
(1.85) | $9.04 | 22.23% | 1.26% | 1.26% (e) | 0.55% | 105% | $247,008 |
(0.88) | $9.04 | 18.82% | 1.25% | 1.22% | 1.16% | 96% | $260,590 |
|
(1.28) | $9.95 | 18.32% | 0.92% (d) | 0.92% (d) | 0.41% (d) | 39% | $7,988 |
(0.52) | $9.56 | 18.68% | 0.95% | 0.94% (e) | 0.58% | 81% | $4,213 |
(1.14) | $8.56 | 3.39% | 1.02% | 0.96% | 0.53% | 86% | $305 |
— | $9.43 | 1.07% | 1.05% (d) | 1.05% (d) | (0.60%) (d) | 102% | $59 |
|
(1.22) | $9.50 | 17.66% | 1.92% (d) | 1.92% (d) | (0.53%) (d) | 39% | $24,985 |
(0.46) | $9.18 | 17.44% | 1.96% | 1.95% (e) | (0.35%) | 81% | $23,034 |
(1.06) | $8.26 | 2.43% | 2.03% | 1.97% | (0.25%) | 86% | $19,878 |
(1.03) | $9.14 | 15.47% | 1.99% | 1.99% | (0.23%) | 102% | $11,825 |
(1.78) | $8.86 | 21.22% | 2.02% | 2.02% (e) | (0.23%) | 105% | $3,826 |
(0.82) | $8.90 | 18.12% | 1.99% | 1.97% | 0.37% | 96% | $2,892 |
|
(1.28) | $9.98 | 18.26% | 0.92% (d) | 0.92% (d) | 0.47% (d) | 39% | $123,761 |
(0.52) | $9.59 | 18.76% | 0.95% | 0.94% (e) | 0.56% | 81% | $109,911 |
(1.14) | $8.58 | 3.30% | 1.03% | 0.96% | 0.73% | 86% | $23,950 |
(1.09) | $9.46 | 16.80% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 0.76% | 102% | $10,456 |
(1.87) | $9.09 | 22.39% | 1.02% | 1.02% (e) | 0.72% | 105% | $811 |
(0.90) | $9.09 | 19.19% | 1.02% | 0.98% | 1.49% | 96% | $254 |
|
(1.28) | $10.31 | 18.35% | 0.87% (d) | 0.86% (d) | 0.51% (d) | 39% | $6,770 |
(0.53) | $9.87 | 18.83% | 0.87% | 0.85% | 0.69% | 81% | $4,895 |
(1.16) | $8.82 | 3.49% | 0.86% | 0.84% | 0.90% | 86% | $2,620 |
(1.10) | $9.69 | 16.82% | 0.86% | 0.86% | 0.33% | 102% | $1,316 |
(1.88) | $9.30 | 22.80% | 0.85% | 0.85% | 0.90% | 105% | $31 |
(0.92) | $9.25 | 20.86% | 0.79% (d) | 0.76% (d) | 1.13% (d) | 96% | $3 |
|
(1.29) | $10.07 | 18.35% | 0.81% (d) | 0.80% (d) | 0.58% (d) | 39% | $275,928 |
(0.54) | $9.67 | 18.91% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 0.62% | 81% | $242,867 |
(1.17) | $8.65 | 3.54% | 0.81% | 0.79% | 0.92% | 86% | $6 |
— | $9.53 | 1.17% | 0.75% (d) | 0.75% (d) | 0.64% (d) | 102% | $3 |
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Financial Highlights (continued)
Year ended (except as noted) | Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income (loss) | Net realized and unrealized gain | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Distributions from net realized gains |
Class K |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.67 | 0.02 | 1.66 | 1.68 | (0.04) | (1.22) |
7/31/2017 | $8.66 | 0.05 | 1.48 | 1.53 | (0.06) | (0.46) |
7/31/2016 | $9.53 | 0.05 | 0.22 | 0.27 | (0.08) | (1.06) |
7/31/2015 | $9.16 | 0.07 | 1.38 | 1.45 | (0.05) | (1.03) |
7/31/2014 | $9.14 | 0.07 | 1.81 | 1.88 | (0.11) | (1.75) |
7/31/2013 | $8.55 | 0.11 | 1.37 | 1.48 | (0.14) | (0.75) |
Class R |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.53 | (0.00) (m) | 1.63 | 1.63 | (0.01) | (1.22) |
7/31/2017 | $8.53 | 0.01 | 1.47 | 1.48 | (0.02) | (0.46) |
7/31/2016 | $9.41 | 0.02 | 0.20 | 0.22 | (0.04) | (1.06) |
7/31/2015 | $9.05 | 0.02 | 1.38 | 1.40 | (0.01) | (1.03) |
7/31/2014 | $9.06 | 0.04 | 1.77 | 1.81 | (0.07) | (1.75) |
7/31/2013 | $8.52 | 0.04 | 1.40 | 1.44 | (0.15) | (0.75) |
Class T |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.56 | 0.01 | 1.64 | 1.65 | (0.03) | (1.22) |
7/31/2017 | $8.57 | 0.04 | 1.45 | 1.49 | (0.04) | (0.46) |
7/31/2016 | $9.44 | 0.04 | 0.21 | 0.25 | (0.06) | (1.06) |
7/31/2015 | $9.08 | 0.05 | 1.37 | 1.42 | (0.03) | (1.03) |
7/31/2014 | $9.08 | 0.04 | 1.80 | 1.84 | (0.09) | (1.75) |
7/31/2013 | $8.50 | 0.14 | 1.32 | 1.46 | (0.13) | (0.75) |
Notes to Financial Highlights |
(a) | In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios. |
(b) | Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. |
(c) | For the six months ended January 31, 2018 (unaudited). |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%. |
(f) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(g) | Advisor Class shares commenced operations on June 1, 2015. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(h) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(i) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(j) | Institutional 2 Class shares commenced operations on November 8, 2012. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(k) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
(l) | Institutional 3 Class shares commenced operations on June 1, 2015. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(m) | Rounds to zero. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Total distributions to shareholders | Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b) | Net investment income (loss) ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
|
(1.26) | $10.09 | 18.28% | 1.11% (d) | 1.11% (d) | 0.27% (d) | 39% | $3 |
(0.52) | $9.67 | 18.51% | 1.13% | 1.10% | 0.49% | 81% | $3 |
(1.14) | $8.66 | 3.34% | 1.07% | 1.06% | 0.64% | 86% | $3 |
(1.08) | $9.53 | 16.60% | 1.06% | 1.06% | 0.73% | 102% | $3 |
(1.86) | $9.16 | 22.37% | 1.09% | 1.09% | 0.77% | 105% | $3 |
(0.89) | $9.14 | 19.08% | 1.09% | 1.05% | 1.31% | 96% | $9 |
|
(1.23) | $9.93 | 17.95% | 1.42% (d) | 1.42% (d) | (0.03%) (d) | 39% | $1,399 |
(0.48) | $9.53 | 18.18% | 1.46% | 1.44% (e) | 0.11% | 81% | $1,063 |
(1.10) | $8.53 | 2.77% | 1.53% | 1.47% | 0.23% | 86% | $459 |
(1.04) | $9.41 | 16.22% | 1.49% | 1.49% | 0.20% | 102% | $96 |
(1.82) | $9.05 | 21.75% | 1.50% | 1.50% (e) | 0.39% | 105% | $25 |
(0.90) | $9.06 | 18.65% | 1.49% | 1.48% | 0.44% | 96% | $123 |
|
(1.25) | $9.96 | 18.16% | 1.17% (d) | 1.17% (d) | 0.25% (d) | 39% | $1,084 |
(0.50) | $9.56 | 18.25% | 1.25% | 1.20% (e) | 0.47% | 81% | $1,240 |
(1.12) | $8.57 | 3.15% | 1.28% | 1.22% | 0.50% | 86% | $96,373 |
(1.06) | $9.44 | 16.43% | 1.24% | 1.24% | 0.55% | 102% | $112,928 |
(1.84) | $9.08 | 22.11% | 1.29% | 1.28% (e) | 0.49% | 105% | $101,907 |
(0.88) | $9.08 | 18.85% | 1.26% | 1.21% | 1.65% | 96% | $1,796 |
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Notes to Financial Statements
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Disciplined Growth Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust II (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. The Fund offers each of the share classes identified below.
Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months after purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.
Advisor Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares.
Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares of the Fund were no longer offered. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed without a CDSC.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within 12 months after purchase.
Institutional Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares.
Institutional 2 Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares.
Institutional 3 Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are available to institutional and certain other investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares.
The Fund no longer accepts investments by existing investors in Class K shares. When available, Class K shares were not subject to sales charges and were made available only to existing investors in Class K shares. On March 9, 2018, Class K shares were redeemed or exchanged for Advisor Class shares of the Fund in a tax free transaction that had no impact on fees and expenses paid by the shareholders.
Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans and other investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus.
Class T shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 2.50% per transaction and must be purchased through financial intermediaries that, by written agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., are specifically authorized to sell Class T shares.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange. Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.
Foreign equity securities are valued based on the closing price on the foreign exchange in which such securities are primarily traded. If any foreign equity security closing prices are not readily available, the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. Many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to a policy adopted by the Board of Trustees, including, if available, utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange or market, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their latest net asset value.
Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon the settlement price at the close of regular trading on their principal exchanges or, in the absence of transactions, at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Derivative instruments
The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more securities, currencies, commodities, indices, or other assets or instruments. Derivatives may be used to increase investment flexibility
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
(including to maintain cash reserves while maintaining desired exposure to certain assets), for risk management (hedging) purposes, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligations under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell or terminate, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.
A derivative instrument may suffer a marked-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform its obligations under the contract. The Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any variation margin held by the counterparty, plus any replacement costs or related amounts. With exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is reduced counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the clearinghouse or central counterparty (CCP) provides some protection in the case of clearing member default. The clearinghouse or CCP stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, additional counterparty credit risk is failure of the clearinghouse or CCP. However, credit risk still exists in exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker’s customer account. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker’s customers (including the Fund), potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.
In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivatives contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument’s payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting), including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset or netting in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.
Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the clearinghouse or CCP for exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter derivatives. For over-the-counter derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the marked-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $250,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.
Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties of over-the-counter derivatives transactions to terminate derivatives contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund’s net asset value declines by a stated percentage over a specified time period or if the Fund fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In addition to considering counterparty credit risk, the Fund would consider terminating the derivatives contracts based on whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Futures contracts
Futures contracts are exchange-traded and represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought and sold futures contracts to maintain appropriate equity market exposure while keeping sufficient cash to accommodate daily redemptions. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks that it may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.
Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund deposits cash or securities with the broker, known as a futures commission merchant (FCM), in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. The initial margin deposit must be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Cash deposited as initial margin is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio of Investments. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Effects of derivative transactions in the financial statements
The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; and the impact of derivative transactions over the period in the Statement of Operations, including realized and unrealized gains (losses). The derivative instrument schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.
The following table is a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) at January 31, 2018:
| Asset derivatives | |
Risk exposure category | Statement of assets and liabilities location | Fair value ($) |
Equity risk | Net assets — unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | 851,149* |
* | Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the tables following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) in the Statement of Operations for the six months ended January 31, 2018:
Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | Futures contracts ($) |
Equity risk | 1,088,188 |
|
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | Futures contracts ($) |
Equity risk | 705,483 |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
The following table is a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended January 31, 2018:
Derivative instrument | Average notional amounts ($)* |
Futures contracts — long | 12,525,160 |
* | Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the six months ended January 31, 2018. |
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Corporate actions and dividend income are generally recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.
The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in equity securities, business development companies (BDCs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), limited partnerships (LPs), other regulated investment companies (RICs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the tax character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on actual information reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. With respect to REITs, to the extent actual information has not yet been reported, estimates for return of capital are made by the Fund’s management. Management’s estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.
Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its investment company net taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed along with the income distribution. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Accounting Standards Update 2017-08 Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities
In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2017-08 Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. ASU No. 2017-08 updates the accounting standards to shorten the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities, held at a premium, to be amortized to the earliest call date. The update applies to securities with explicit, noncontingent call features that are callable at fixed prices and on preset dates. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, management is evaluating the implication of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund’s daily net assets that declines from 0.75% to 0.55% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended January 31, 2018 was 0.75% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees, who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial, are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. All amounts payable under the Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. A portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, along with other affiliated funds governed by the Board of Trustees, based on relative net assets.
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. (DST) to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of DST for services as sub-transfer agent and DST is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee for shareholder services based on the number of accounts or on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in omnibus accounts up to the lesser of the amount charged by the financial intermediary or a cap established by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Class K, Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.07%, 0.07% and 0.02%, respectively, of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class. Effective December 1, 2017 through November 30, 2018, Class K and Institutional 2 Class shares are subject to a contractual transfer agency fee annual limitation of not more than 0.05% and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to a contractual transfer agency fee annual limitation of not more than 0.00% of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class.
For the six months ended January 31, 2018, the Fund’s annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
| Effective rate (%) |
Class A | 0.12 |
Advisor Class | 0.12 |
Class C | 0.12 |
Institutional Class | 0.12 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.06 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.01 |
Class K | 0.06 |
Class R | 0.12 |
Class T | 0.12 |
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended January 31, 2018, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
Plan administration fees
Under a Plan Administration Services Agreement with the Transfer Agent, the Fund pays an annual fee at a rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class K shares for the provision of various administrative, recordkeeping, communication and educational services.
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Under a Plan and Agreement of Distribution, the Fund pays a fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A and Class T shares, a fee at an annual rate of up to 0.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class R shares (of which up to 0.25% may be used for shareholder services) and a fee at an annual rate of up to 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares. For Class B and Class C shares, of the 1.00% fee, up to 0.75% is reimbursed for distribution expenses. As a result of all Class B shares of the Fund being redeemed or converted to Class A shares, August 4, 2017 was the last day the Fund paid a distribution and shareholder services fee for Class B shares.
The amount of distribution and shareholder services expenses incurred by the Distributor and not yet reimbursed (unreimbursed expense) was approximately $72,000 for Class C shares. This amount is based on the most recent information available as of September 30, 2017, and may be recovered from future payments under the distribution plan or CDSCs. To the extent the unreimbursed expense has been fully recovered, the distribution and/or shareholder services fee is reduced.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended January 31, 2018, if any, are listed below:
| Amount ($) |
Class A | 121,038 |
Class C | 1,916 |
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:
| December 1, 2017 through November 30, 2018 | Prior to December 1, 2017 |
Class A | 1.19% | 1.20% |
Advisor Class | 0.94 | 0.95 |
Class C | 1.94 | 1.95 |
Institutional Class | 0.94 | 0.95 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.87 | 0.86 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.82 | 0.81 |
Class K | 1.12 | 1.11 |
Class R | 1.44 | 1.45 |
Class T | 1.19 | 1.20 |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. Reflected in the contractual cap commitment, effective December 1, 2017 through November 30, 2018, is the Transfer Agent’s contractual agreement to limit total transfer agency fees to an annual rate of not more than 0.05% for Class K and Institutional 2 Class and 0.00% for Institutional 3 Class of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At January 31, 2018, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal tax cost ($) | Gross unrealized appreciation ($) | Gross unrealized (depreciation) ($) | Net unrealized appreciation ($) |
389,016,000 | 187,825,000 | (2,574,000) | 185,251,000 |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $204,326,360 and $224,546,117, respectively, for the six months ended January 31, 2018. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Affiliated money market fund
The Fund invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds (the Affiliated MMF). The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends - affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the Affiliated MMF. The Affiliated MMF prices its shares with a floating net asset value. In addition, the Board of Trustees of the Affiliated MMF may impose a fee on redemptions (sometimes referred to as a liquidity fee) or temporarily suspend redemptions (sometimes referred to as imposing a redemption gate) in the event its liquidity falls below regulatory limits.
Note 7. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by Citibank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended January 31, 2018.
Note 8. Significant risks
Shareholder concentration risk
At January 31, 2018, affiliated shareholders of record owned 73.0% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Technology and technology-related investment risk
The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the information technology sector, as well as other technology-related sectors (collectively, the technology sectors) than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors. Companies in the technology sectors are subject to certain risks, including the risk that new services, equipment or technologies will not be accepted by consumers and businesses or will become rapidly obsolete. Performance of such companies may be affected by factors including obtaining and protecting patents (or the failure to do so) and significant competitive pressures, including aggressive pricing of their products or services, new market entrants, competition for market share and short product cycles due to an accelerated rate of technological developments. Such
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
competitive pressures may lead to limited earnings and/or falling profit margins. As a result, the value of their securities may fall or fail to rise. In addition, many technology sector companies have limited operating histories and prices of these companies’ securities historically have been more volatile than other securities, especially over the short term.
Note 9. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 10. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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The Fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
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SemiAnnual Report
January 31, 2018
Columbia Disciplined Value Fund
Not FDIC Insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
The current outlook for financial markets is clouded by two primary concerns: the high valuation of equities and the direction of interest rates. Following the U.S. presidential election, U.S. equities rallied based on the assumption that the new administration’s policies would stimulate growth quickly. Unfortunately it’s unclear whether those measures will get passed, much less passed quickly. In fixed income, uncertainty stems from the possibility that interest rates won’t rise as rapidly as expected if the administration’s proposed growth policies are not implemented.
Given this uncertainty, investors value a consistent approach more than ever. Investors want strong, repeatable risk-adjusted returns. Consistency — not surprises. As a leading global asset manager, we believe our consistent, collaborative investment approach enables us to deliver the dependable experience your portfolio demands. So, how do we strive to deliver a consistent investment experience?
Better insights
Your portfolio benefits from the investment insights uncovered by our talented investment teams around the world.
Better decisions
Our collaborative, interactive environment enables our investment teams to construct portfolios that take advantage of the best investment ideas.
Better outcomes
We aim to deliver a consistent experience, which means fewer surprises, dependable insights, and products designed to do the thing you want.
Whether you’re trying to save money to help your children go to college or for your own retirement, it’s the consistency of the return that is most essential. People who chase higher returns are usually also the first to sell when that investment goes through a bad patch. We try to combat this behavioral tendency by offering strategies that aim for a more consistent return. Our goal is for investors to panic less during periods of volatility, which can have a significant effect on their long-term results.
Nothing is more important to us than making sure those who have entrusted us to protect and grow their assets can do what matters most to them: build a nest egg, leave a legacy, and live confidently — now and throughout retirement. It’s why our talented professionals around the world work together to uncover uncommon opportunities and why our process encourages challenge and debate around our most compelling ideas to ensure better informed investment decisions, which hopefully lead to better outcomes for you.
Your success is our priority. Talk to your financial advisor about how working with Columbia Threadneedle Investments may help you position your portfolio for consistent, sustainable outcomes, no matter the market conditions.
Sincerely,
Christopher O. Petersen
President, Columbia Funds
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about a fund, visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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Columbia Disciplined Value Fund | Semiannual Report 2018
Columbia Disciplined Value Fund | Semiannual Report 2018
Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
Investment objective
Columbia Disciplined Value Fund (the Fund) seeks to provide shareholders with long-term capital growth.
Portfolio management
Brian Condon, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2010
Peter Albanese
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2014
Morningstar style boxTM
The Morningstar Style Box is based on a fund’s portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.
© 2018 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended January 31, 2018) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | Life |
Class A | Excluding sales charges | 08/01/08 | 16.05 | 23.35 | 14.33 | 9.31 |
| Including sales charges | | 9.38 | 16.28 | 12.99 | 8.63 |
Advisor Class* | 06/01/15 | 16.18 | 23.66 | 14.49 | 9.39 |
Class C | Excluding sales charges | 08/01/08 | 15.64 | 22.45 | 13.48 | 8.48 |
| Including sales charges | | 14.64 | 21.45 | 13.48 | 8.48 |
Institutional Class* | 09/27/10 | 16.17 | 23.64 | 14.64 | 9.53 |
Institutional 2 Class* | 06/01/15 | 16.31 | 23.81 | 14.53 | 9.41 |
Institutional 3 Class* | 06/01/15 | 16.34 | 23.83 | 14.57 | 9.43 |
Class K | 08/01/08 | 16.18 | 23.56 | 14.50 | 9.45 |
Class R | 08/01/08 | 15.97 | 23.12 | 14.08 | 9.02 |
Class T | Excluding sales charges | 08/01/08 | 16.06 | 23.30 | 14.32 | 9.27 |
| Including sales charges | | 13.11 | 20.23 | 13.75 | 8.98 |
Class V* | Excluding sales charges | 03/07/11 | 16.10 | 23.29 | 14.32 | 9.28 |
| Including sales charges | | 9.41 | 16.22 | 12.97 | 8.60 |
Russell 1000 Value Index | | 11.33 | 17.22 | 13.47 | 9.66 |
Returns for Class A and Class V are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. Returns for Class T shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 2.50% per transaction. The Fund’s other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Effective November 1, 2017, Class R4, Class R5, Class Y and Class Z shares were renamed Advisor Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class and Institutional Class shares, respectively. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com or calling 800.345.6611.
* | The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one share class at its inception, Class A shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information. |
The Russell 1000 Value Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of those stocks in the Russell 1000 Index with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Fund at a Glance (continued)
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Top 10 holdings (%) (at January 31, 2018) |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 4.9 |
Bank of America Corp. | 3.6 |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 3.4 |
Pfizer, Inc. | 3.2 |
Citigroup, Inc. | 3.2 |
AT&T, Inc. | 2.5 |
Oracle Corp. | 2.5 |
ConocoPhillips | 2.3 |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | 2.2 |
CVS Health Corp. | 2.1 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Money Market Funds).
For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled “Portfolio of Investments.”
Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.
Portfolio breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2018) |
Common Stocks | 97.7 |
Money Market Funds | 2.3 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Equity sector breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2018) |
Consumer Discretionary | 6.8 |
Consumer Staples | 8.3 |
Energy | 11.2 |
Financials | 26.8 |
Health Care | 13.9 |
Industrials | 8.5 |
Information Technology | 9.0 |
Materials | 3.1 |
Real Estate | 4.1 |
Telecommunication Services | 2.5 |
Utilities | 5.8 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
August 1, 2017 — January 31, 2018 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | Account value at the end of the period ($) | Expenses paid during the period ($) | Fund’s annualized expense ratio (%) |
| Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual |
Class A | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,160.50 | 1,019.41 | 6.26 | 5.85 | 1.15 |
Advisor Class (formerly Class R4) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,161.80 | 1,020.67 | 4.90 | 4.58 | 0.90 |
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,156.40 | 1,015.63 | 10.33 | 9.65 | 1.90 |
Institutional Class (formerly Class Z) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,161.70 | 1,020.67 | 4.90 | 4.58 | 0.90 |
Institutional 2 Class (formerly Class R5) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,163.10 | 1,021.22 | 4.31 | 4.02 | 0.79 |
Institutional 3 Class (formerly Class Y) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,163.40 | 1,021.48 | 4.04 | 3.77 | 0.74 |
Class K | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,161.80 | 1,020.01 | 5.61 | 5.24 | 1.03 |
Class R | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,159.70 | 1,018.15 | 7.62 | 7.12 | 1.40 |
Class T | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,160.60 | 1,019.41 | 6.26 | 5.85 | 1.15 |
Class V | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,161.00 | 1,019.41 | 6.26 | 5.85 | 1.15 |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Common Stocks 98.0% |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Consumer Discretionary 6.7% |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 0.3% |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | 18,000 | 2,403,900 |
Leisure Products 0.9% |
Hasbro, Inc. | 83,800 | 7,924,966 |
Media 2.9% |
Charter Communications, Inc., Class A(a) | 43,300 | 16,334,925 |
Comcast Corp., Class A | 225,500 | 9,590,515 |
Total | | 25,925,440 |
Multiline Retail 0.6% |
Target Corp. | 74,400 | 5,596,368 |
Specialty Retail 0.2% |
Best Buy Co., Inc. | 25,200 | 1,841,112 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 1.8% |
Ralph Lauren Corp. | 140,800 | 16,094,848 |
Total Consumer Discretionary | 59,786,634 |
Consumer Staples 8.1% |
Food & Staples Retailing 4.5% |
CVS Health Corp. | 237,600 | 18,696,744 |
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. | 85,000 | 6,397,100 |
Walmart, Inc. | 137,500 | 14,657,500 |
Total | | 39,751,344 |
Food Products 1.3% |
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.(a) | 416,700 | 11,571,759 |
Household Products 2.3% |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 118,000 | 13,806,000 |
Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | 82,900 | 7,157,586 |
Total | | 20,963,586 |
Total Consumer Staples | 72,286,689 |
Energy 10.9% |
Energy Equipment & Services 0.8% |
Halliburton Co. | 142,300 | 7,641,510 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 10.1% |
Chevron Corp. | 132,600 | 16,621,410 |
ConocoPhillips | 341,400 | 20,077,734 |
Exxon Mobil Corp.(b) | 125,200 | 10,929,960 |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | 197,500 | 13,680,825 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Murphy Oil Corp. | 318,700 | 10,230,270 |
Valero Energy Corp. | 193,200 | 18,541,404 |
Total | | 90,081,603 |
Total Energy | 97,723,113 |
Financials 26.3% |
Banks 14.1% |
Bank of America Corp. | 999,200 | 31,974,400 |
Citigroup, Inc. | 356,800 | 28,001,664 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 373,000 | 43,144,910 |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | 119,700 | 18,914,994 |
Wells Fargo & Co. | 65,500 | 4,308,590 |
Total | | 126,344,558 |
Capital Markets 5.3% |
BlackRock, Inc. | 5,900 | 3,314,620 |
Lazard Ltd., Class A | 285,500 | 16,721,735 |
State Street Corp. | 162,500 | 17,902,625 |
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | 82,700 | 9,231,801 |
Total | | 47,170,781 |
Diversified Financial Services 1.3% |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(a) | 53,100 | 11,383,578 |
Insurance 5.6% |
Allstate Corp. (The) | 162,800 | 16,079,756 |
Arthur J Gallagher & Co. | 65,800 | 4,495,456 |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | 147,800 | 17,561,596 |
Travelers Companies, Inc. (The) | 80,700 | 12,098,544 |
Total | | 50,235,352 |
Total Financials | 235,134,269 |
Health Care 13.7% |
Biotechnology 1.4% |
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | 20,900 | 2,493,788 |
Amgen, Inc. | 13,000 | 2,418,650 |
Biogen, Inc.(a) | 4,000 | 1,391,240 |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 23,100 | 1,935,780 |
Juno Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | 49,900 | 4,281,919 |
Total | | 12,521,377 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 2.0% |
Baxter International, Inc. | 248,200 | 17,877,846 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Health Care Providers & Services 3.0% |
Centene Corp.(a) | 90,500 | 9,705,220 |
Express Scripts Holding Co.(a) | 140,100 | 11,093,118 |
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.(a) | 28,300 | 5,953,754 |
Total | | 26,752,092 |
Pharmaceuticals 7.3% |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 152,900 | 9,571,540 |
Johnson & Johnson | 55,800 | 7,711,002 |
Merck & Co., Inc. | 225,300 | 13,349,025 |
Perrigo Co. PLC | 68,300 | 6,189,346 |
Pfizer, Inc. | 763,200 | 28,268,928 |
Total | | 65,089,841 |
Total Health Care | 122,241,156 |
Industrials 8.3% |
Aerospace & Defense 3.5% |
General Dynamics Corp. | 73,500 | 16,352,280 |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | 41,300 | 14,655,305 |
Total | | 31,007,585 |
Airlines 0.1% |
Copa Holdings SA, Class A | 9,300 | 1,286,469 |
Electrical Equipment 0.7% |
Acuity Brands, Inc. | 38,200 | 5,899,608 |
Industrial Conglomerates 1.5% |
Honeywell International, Inc. | 83,100 | 13,268,577 |
Machinery 0.8% |
Crane Co. | 76,700 | 7,665,398 |
Road & Rail 1.7% |
Union Pacific Corp. | 112,500 | 15,018,750 |
Total Industrials | 74,146,387 |
Information Technology 8.8% |
Communications Equipment 3.3% |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 718,000 | 29,825,720 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 2.1% |
Intel Corp. | 85,400 | 4,111,156 |
Marvell Technology Group Ltd. | 636,100 | 14,840,213 |
Total | | 18,951,369 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Software 2.9% |
CA, Inc. | 120,700 | 4,327,095 |
Oracle Corp. | 419,300 | 21,631,687 |
Total | | 25,958,782 |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 0.5% |
HP, Inc. | 181,100 | 4,223,252 |
Total Information Technology | 78,959,123 |
Materials 3.0% |
Chemicals 2.0% |
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A | 148,500 | 17,796,240 |
Paper & Forest Products 1.0% |
Domtar Corp. | 186,400 | 9,573,504 |
Total Materials | 27,369,744 |
Real Estate 4.0% |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) 2.4% |
Equity Residential | 43,600 | 2,686,196 |
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. | 147,000 | 5,356,680 |
Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 441,400 | 12,760,874 |
Senior Housing Properties Trust | 68,800 | 1,192,304 |
Total | | 21,996,054 |
Real Estate Management & Development 1.6% |
Realogy Holdings Corp. | 511,200 | 14,063,112 |
Total Real Estate | 36,059,166 |
Telecommunication Services 2.5% |
Diversified Telecommunication Services 2.5% |
AT&T, Inc. | 588,400 | 22,035,580 |
Total Telecommunication Services | 22,035,580 |
Utilities 5.7% |
Electric Utilities 3.6% |
American Electric Power Co., Inc. | 195,000 | 13,412,100 |
Entergy Corp. | 37,200 | 2,927,268 |
Xcel Energy, Inc. | 351,600 | 16,047,024 |
Total | | 32,386,392 |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers 0.2% |
Vistra Energy Corp(a) | 99,000 | 1,930,500 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Multi-Utilities 1.9% |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | 82,200 | 2,316,396 |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. | 276,600 | 14,347,242 |
Total | | 16,663,638 |
Total Utilities | 50,980,530 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $667,332,349) | 876,722,391 |
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Money Market Funds 2.3% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 1.475%(c),(d) | 20,773,716 | 20,773,716 |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $20,773,362) | 20,773,716 |
Total Investments (Cost: $688,105,711) | 897,496,107 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | (3,058,556) |
Net Assets | 894,437,551 |
At January 31, 2018, securities and/or cash totaling $1,196,010 were pledged as collateral.
Investments in derivatives
Long futures contracts |
Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Trading currency | Notional amount | Value/Unrealized appreciation ($) | Value/Unrealized depreciation ($) |
S&P 500 E-mini | 139 | 03/2018 | USD | 19,639,310 | 941,493 | — |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) | Non-income producing investment. |
(b) | This security or a portion of this security has been pledged as collateral in connection with derivative contracts. |
(c) | The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at January 31, 2018. |
(d) | As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended January 31, 2018 are as follows: |
Issuer | Beginning shares | Shares purchased | Shares sold | Ending shares | Realized gain (loss) — affiliated issuers ($) | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) — affiliated issuers ($) | Dividends — affiliated issuers ($) | Value — affiliated issuers at end of period ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 1.475% |
| 10,107,854 | 61,701,352 | (51,035,490) | 20,773,716 | (404) | (256) | 94,202 | 20,773,716 |
Currency Legend
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
¦ | Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments. |
¦ | Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.). |
¦ | Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments). |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements (continued)
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Certain investments that have been measured at fair value using the net asset value (NAV) per share (or its equivalent) are not categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in the table are intended to reconcile the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Portfolio of Investments. The Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund seeks to provide shareholders with maximum current income consistent with liquidity and stability of principal. Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund prices its shares with a floating NAV and no longer seeks to maintain a stable NAV.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager’s Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at January 31, 2018:
| Level 1 quoted prices in active markets for identical assets ($) | Level 2 other significant observable inputs ($) | Level 3 significant unobservable inputs ($) | Investments measured at net asset value ($) | Total ($) |
Investments | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | 59,786,634 | — | — | — | 59,786,634 |
Consumer Staples | 72,286,689 | — | — | — | 72,286,689 |
Energy | 97,723,113 | — | — | — | 97,723,113 |
Financials | 235,134,269 | — | — | — | 235,134,269 |
Health Care | 122,241,156 | — | — | — | 122,241,156 |
Industrials | 74,146,387 | — | — | — | 74,146,387 |
Information Technology | 78,959,123 | — | — | — | 78,959,123 |
Materials | 27,369,744 | — | — | — | 27,369,744 |
Real Estate | 36,059,166 | — | — | — | 36,059,166 |
Telecommunication Services | 22,035,580 | — | — | — | 22,035,580 |
Utilities | 50,980,530 | — | — | — | 50,980,530 |
Total Common Stocks | 876,722,391 | — | — | — | 876,722,391 |
Money Market Funds | — | — | — | 20,773,716 | 20,773,716 |
Total Investments | 876,722,391 | — | — | 20,773,716 | 897,496,107 |
Derivatives | | | | | |
Asset | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | 941,493 | — | — | — | 941,493 |
Total | 877,663,884 | — | — | 20,773,716 | 898,437,600 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements (continued)
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at cost | $667,332,349 |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at cost | 20,773,362 |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value | 876,722,391 |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value | 20,773,716 |
Receivable for: | |
Investments sold | 42,441,714 |
Capital shares sold | 248,296 |
Dividends | 755,713 |
Variation margin for futures contracts | 9,035 |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | 1,498 |
Prepaid expenses | 2,538 |
Trustees’ deferred compensation plan | 8,525 |
Other assets | 1,163 |
Total assets | 940,964,589 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Investments purchased | 45,891,785 |
Capital shares purchased | 462,863 |
Management services fees | 17,908 |
Distribution and/or service fees | 1,699 |
Transfer agent fees | 62,234 |
Compensation of board members | 53,072 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 89 |
Other expenses | 28,863 |
Trustees’ deferred compensation plan | 8,525 |
Total liabilities | 46,527,038 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $894,437,551 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 651,299,653 |
Undistributed net investment income | 310,259 |
Accumulated net realized gain | 32,495,750 |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments - unaffiliated issuers | 209,390,042 |
Investments - affiliated issuers | 354 |
Futures contracts | 941,493 |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $894,437,551 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Class A | |
Net assets | $79,821,700 |
Shares outstanding | 7,157,650 |
Net asset value per share | $11.15 |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | $11.83 |
Advisor Class(b) | |
Net assets | $8,081,690 |
Shares outstanding | 718,827 |
Net asset value per share | $11.24 |
Class C | |
Net assets | $17,064,770 |
Shares outstanding | 1,565,797 |
Net asset value per share | $10.90 |
Institutional Class(c) | |
Net assets | $203,763,854 |
Shares outstanding | 18,111,696 |
Net asset value per share | $11.25 |
Institutional 2 Class(d) | |
Net assets | $1,156,021 |
Shares outstanding | 103,024 |
Net asset value per share | $11.22 |
Institutional 3 Class(e) | |
Net assets | $488,939,552 |
Shares outstanding | 43,498,727 |
Net asset value per share | $11.24 |
Class K | |
Net assets | $3,439 |
Shares outstanding | 307 |
Net asset value per share(f) | $11.22 |
Class R | |
Net assets | $3,472,682 |
Shares outstanding | 310,690 |
Net asset value per share | $11.18 |
Class T | |
Net assets | $1,817,049 |
Shares outstanding | 161,962 |
Net asset value per share | $11.22 |
Maximum offering price per share(g) | $11.51 |
Class V | |
Net assets | $90,316,794 |
Shares outstanding | 8,121,358 |
Net asset value per share | $11.12 |
Maximum offering price per share(h) | $11.80 |
(a) | The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares. |
(b) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
(f) | Net asset value per share rounds to this amount due to fractional shares outstanding. |
(g) | The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 2.50% per transaction for Class T shares. |
(h) | The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.75% for Class V shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers | $10,161,914 |
Dividends — affiliated issuers | 94,202 |
Total income | 10,256,116 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 3,070,409 |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | 94,014 |
Class C | 75,196 |
Class R | 8,111 |
Class T | 2,479 |
Class V | 106,297 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 78,516 |
Advisor Class(a) | 9,420 |
Class C | 15,674 |
Institutional Class(b) | 191,344 |
Institutional 2 Class(c) | 369 |
Institutional 3 Class(d) | 19,599 |
Class K | 1 |
Class R | 3,383 |
Class T | 2,072 |
Class V | 88,757 |
Plan administration fees | |
Class K | 4 |
Compensation of board members | 15,211 |
Custodian fees | 4,956 |
Printing and postage fees | 22,445 |
Registration fees | 75,810 |
Audit fees | 16,276 |
Legal fees | 6,860 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 89 |
Other | 11,714 |
Total expenses | 3,919,006 |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | (225,888) |
Total net expenses | 3,693,118 |
Net investment income | 6,562,998 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 44,552,744 |
Investments — affiliated issuers | (404) |
Futures contracts | 2,038,903 |
Net realized gain | 46,591,243 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 73,722,608 |
Investments — affiliated issuers | (256) |
Futures contracts | 731,441 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 74,453,793 |
Net realized and unrealized gain | 121,045,036 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $127,608,034 |
(a) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(b) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Six Months Ended January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2017 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $6,562,998 | $18,999,780 |
Net realized gain | 46,591,243 | 68,183,678 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 74,453,793 | 32,123,134 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 127,608,034 | 119,306,592 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income | | |
Class A | (1,436,602) | (1,475,078) |
Advisor Class(a) | (285,120) | (65,643) |
Class B(b) | — | (1,480) |
Class C | (203,027) | (132,215) |
Class I(c) | — | (8,378,968) |
Institutional Class(d) | (3,897,680) | (2,000,818) |
Institutional 2 Class(e) | (23,212) | (186) |
Institutional 3 Class(f) | (10,484,296) | (28,870) |
Class K | (68) | (49) |
Class R | (56,378) | (36,527) |
Class T | (35,237) | (2,840,032) |
Class V | (1,637,782) | (1,236,531) |
Net realized gains | | |
Class A | (3,844,377) | — |
Advisor Class(a) | (680,615) | — |
Class C | (853,143) | — |
Institutional Class(d) | (9,304,218) | — |
Institutional 2 Class(e) | (53,336) | — |
Institutional 3 Class(f) | (23,559,250) | — |
Class K | (174) | — |
Class R | (171,651) | — |
Class T | (94,561) | — |
Class V | (4,382,740) | — |
Total distributions to shareholders | (61,003,467) | (16,196,397) |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity | 24,671,477 | (281,742,771) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 91,276,044 | (178,632,576) |
Net assets at beginning of period | 803,161,507 | 981,794,083 |
Net assets at end of period | $894,437,551 | $803,161,507 |
Undistributed net investment income | $310,259 | $11,806,663 |
(a) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(b) | Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares were automatically converted to Class A shares. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed. |
(c) | Effective March 27, 2017, Class I shares were redeemed or exchanged for Institutional 3 Class shares. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(f) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2017 |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A | | | | |
Subscriptions (a) | 705,812 | 7,563,017 | 1,899,204 | 18,468,070 |
Distributions reinvested | 376,696 | 3,959,075 | 126,951 | 1,249,199 |
Redemptions | (968,210) | (10,356,169) | (5,452,008) | (53,397,221) |
Net increase (decrease) | 114,298 | 1,165,923 | (3,425,853) | (33,679,952) |
Advisor Class(b) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 726,863 | 8,113,101 | 378,856 | 3,679,236 |
Distributions reinvested | 91,174 | 965,529 | 6,620 | 65,600 |
Redemptions | (660,683) | (7,466,555) | (54,480) | (537,662) |
Net increase | 157,354 | 1,612,075 | 330,996 | 3,207,174 |
Class B(c) | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 1,166 | 11,197 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 129 | 1,259 |
Redemptions (a) | (310) | (3,529) | (20,404) | (201,077) |
Net decrease | (310) | (3,529) | (19,109) | (188,621) |
Class C | | | | |
Subscriptions | 283,160 | 2,977,077 | 214,043 | 2,045,431 |
Distributions reinvested | 87,958 | 904,212 | 10,198 | 98,410 |
Redemptions | (181,038) | (1,889,555) | (664,083) | (6,312,476) |
Net increase (decrease) | 190,080 | 1,991,734 | (439,842) | (4,168,635) |
Class I(d) | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 288,175 | 2,816,535 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 844,649 | 8,378,916 |
Redemptions | — | — | (50,200,097) | (496,862,679) |
Net decrease | — | — | (49,067,273) | (485,667,228) |
Institutional Class(e) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 2,322,394 | 25,051,292 | 8,973,004 | 90,118,212 |
Distributions reinvested | 1,119,735 | 11,869,191 | 150,264 | 1,490,616 |
Redemptions | (2,196,314) | (23,454,956) | (5,082,981) | (49,769,402) |
Net increase | 1,245,815 | 13,465,527 | 4,040,287 | 41,839,426 |
Institutional 2 Class(f) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 5,000 | 53,990 | 95,489 | 961,852 |
Distributions reinvested | 7,222 | 76,340 | 14 | 140 |
Redemptions | (3,175) | (34,395) | (2,553) | (25,837) |
Net increase | 9,047 | 95,935 | 92,950 | 936,155 |
Institutional 3 Class(d),(g) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 370,580 | 3,994,399 | 43,399,092 | 430,555,912 |
Distributions reinvested | 3,217,707 | 34,043,337 | 2,908 | 28,823 |
Redemptions | (3,084,760) | (33,702,786) | (505,025) | (5,120,725) |
Net increase | 503,527 | 4,334,950 | 42,896,975 | 425,464,010 |
Class R | | | | |
Subscriptions | 47,040 | 505,190 | 46,627 | 454,992 |
Distributions reinvested | 16,244 | 171,212 | 2,712 | 26,763 |
Redemptions | (36,207) | (396,747) | (49,184) | (488,947) |
Net increase (decrease) | 27,077 | 279,655 | 155 | (7,192) |
Class T | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 750,871 | 7,090,361 |
Distributions reinvested | 12,258 | 129,559 | 286,867 | 2,839,986 |
Redemptions | (63,150) | (679,531) | (23,724,600) | (232,294,256) |
Net decrease | (50,892) | (549,972) | (22,686,862) | (222,363,909) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2017 |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Class V | | | | |
Subscriptions | 48,095 | 519,076 | 65,827 | 634,915 |
Distributions reinvested | 496,559 | 5,203,935 | 108,220 | 1,062,725 |
Redemptions | (322,877) | (3,443,832) | (907,667) | (8,811,639) |
Net increase (decrease) | 221,777 | 2,279,179 | (733,620) | (7,113,999) |
Total net increase (decrease) | 2,417,773 | 24,671,477 | (29,011,196) | (281,742,771) |
(a) | Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any. |
(b) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(c) | Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares were automatically converted to Class A shares. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed. |
(d) | Effective March 27, 2017, Class I shares were redeemed or exchanged for Institutional 3 Class shares. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(f) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(g) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
Year ended (except as noted) | Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Distributions from net realized gains |
Class A |
1/31/2018 (c) | $10.32 | 0.07 | 1.54 | 1.61 | (0.21) | (0.57) |
7/31/2017 | $9.17 | 0.19 | 1.11 | 1.30 | (0.15) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.56 | 0.15 | 0.04 | 0.19 | (0.13) | (0.45) |
7/31/2015 | $9.45 | 0.13 | 0.56 | 0.69 | (0.11) | (0.47) |
7/31/2014 | $8.67 | 0.10 | 1.27 | 1.37 | (0.10) | (0.49) |
7/31/2013 | $6.96 | 0.16 | 1.97 | 2.13 | (0.23) | (0.19) |
Advisor Class(g) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $10.41 | 0.08 | 1.56 | 1.64 | (0.24) | (0.57) |
7/31/2017 | $9.25 | 0.23 | 1.10 | 1.33 | (0.17) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.63 | 0.10 | 0.13 | 0.23 | (0.16) | (0.45) |
7/31/2015 (h) | $9.80 | 0.02 | (0.19) (i) | (0.17) | — | — |
Class C |
1/31/2018 (c) | $10.07 | 0.03 | 1.50 | 1.53 | (0.13) | (0.57) |
7/31/2017 | $8.96 | 0.11 | 1.08 | 1.19 | (0.08) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.34 | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.13 | (0.06) | (0.45) |
7/31/2015 | $9.25 | 0.05 | 0.55 | 0.60 | (0.04) | (0.47) |
7/31/2014 | $8.51 | 0.04 | 1.23 | 1.27 | (0.04) | (0.49) |
7/31/2013 | $6.84 | 0.10 | 1.93 | 2.03 | (0.17) | (0.19) |
Institutional Class(j) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $10.42 | 0.08 | 1.56 | 1.64 | (0.24) | (0.57) |
7/31/2017 | $9.26 | 0.23 | 1.10 | 1.33 | (0.17) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.64 | 0.18 | 0.05 | 0.23 | (0.16) | (0.45) |
7/31/2015 | $9.52 | 0.15 | 0.57 | 0.72 | (0.13) | (0.47) |
7/31/2014 | $8.74 | 0.12 | 1.27 | 1.39 | (0.12) | (0.49) |
7/31/2013 | $7.01 | 0.18 | 1.98 | 2.16 | (0.24) | (0.19) |
Institutional 2 Class(k) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $10.39 | 0.09 | 1.55 | 1.64 | (0.24) | (0.57) |
7/31/2017 | $9.24 | 0.29 | 1.04 | 1.33 | (0.18) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.63 | 0.19 | 0.04 | 0.23 | (0.17) | (0.45) |
7/31/2015 (l) | $9.80 | 0.02 | (0.19) (i) | (0.17) | — | — |
Institutional 3 Class(m) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $10.41 | 0.09 | 1.56 | 1.65 | (0.25) | (0.57) |
7/31/2017 | $9.25 | 0.32 | 1.02 | 1.34 | (0.18) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.64 | 0.18 | 0.06 | 0.24 | (0.18) | (0.45) |
7/31/2015 (n) | $9.81 | 0.02 | (0.19) (i) | (0.17) | — | — |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Total distributions to shareholders | Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b) | Net investment income ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
|
(0.78) | $11.15 | 16.05% | 1.23% (d) | 1.15% (d) | 1.29% (d) | 45% | $79,822 |
(0.15) | $10.32 | 14.23% | 1.21% | 1.16% (e) | 1.94% | 78% | $72,684 |
(0.58) | $9.17 | 2.51% | 1.21% | 1.19% (e) | 1.72% | 82% | $96,040 |
(0.58) | $9.56 | 7.25% | 1.20% | 1.18% (e) | 1.32% | 89% | $103,691 |
(0.59) | $9.45 | 16.42% (f) | 1.22% | 1.18% (e) | 1.15% | 90% | $34,470 |
(0.42) | $8.67 | 31.78% | 1.32% | 1.16% (e) | 2.05% | 103% | $20,163 |
|
(0.81) | $11.24 | 16.18% | 0.98% (d) | 0.90% (d) | 1.44% (d) | 45% | $8,082 |
(0.17) | $10.41 | 14.47% | 0.97% | 0.91% (e) | 2.35% | 78% | $5,845 |
(0.61) | $9.25 | 2.89% | 0.97% | 0.94% (e) | 1.16% | 82% | $2,132 |
— | $9.63 | (1.73%) | 0.92% (d) | 0.92% (d),(e) | 1.11% (d) | 89% | $2 |
|
(0.70) | $10.90 | 15.64% | 1.98% (d) | 1.90% (d) | 0.54% (d) | 45% | $17,065 |
(0.08) | $10.07 | 13.34% | 1.96% | 1.91% (e) | 1.18% | 78% | $13,852 |
(0.51) | $8.96 | 1.83% | 1.96% | 1.94% (e) | 0.97% | 82% | $16,270 |
(0.51) | $9.34 | 6.40% | 1.95% | 1.93% (e) | 0.57% | 89% | $16,710 |
(0.53) | $9.25 | 15.42% (f) | 1.96% | 1.93% (e) | 0.40% | 90% | $7,026 |
(0.36) | $8.51 | 30.81% | 2.07% | 1.91% (e) | 1.27% | 103% | $4,001 |
|
(0.81) | $11.25 | 16.17% | 0.97% (d) | 0.90% (d) | 1.53% (d) | 45% | $203,764 |
(0.17) | $10.42 | 14.46% | 0.97% | 0.91% (e) | 2.33% | 78% | $175,663 |
(0.61) | $9.26 | 2.88% | 0.95% | 0.94% (e) | 1.98% | 82% | $118,722 |
(0.60) | $9.64 | 7.55% | 0.94% | 0.93% (e) | 1.55% | 89% | $149,791 |
(0.61) | $9.52 | 16.56% (f) | 0.95% | 0.93% (e) | 1.35% | 90% | $123,394 |
(0.43) | $8.74 | 32.15% | 1.08% | 0.90% (e) | 2.40% | 103% | $30,062 |
|
(0.81) | $11.22 | 16.31% | 0.84% (d) | 0.79% (d) | 1.64% (d) | 45% | $1,156 |
(0.18) | $10.39 | 14.50% | 0.85% | 0.82% | 2.90% | 78% | $977 |
(0.62) | $9.24 | 2.91% | 0.82% | 0.82% | 2.14% | 82% | $9 |
— | $9.63 | (1.73%) | 0.80% (d) | 0.80% (d) | 1.23% (d) | 89% | $2 |
|
(0.82) | $11.24 | 16.34% | 0.77% (d) | 0.74% (d) | 1.70% (d) | 45% | $488,940 |
(0.18) | $10.41 | 14.63% | 0.78% | 0.77% | 3.11% | 78% | $447,684 |
(0.63) | $9.25 | 2.96% | 0.80% | 0.80% | 2.04% | 82% | $909 |
— | $9.64 | (1.73%) | 0.75% (d) | 0.75% (d) | 1.28% (d) | 89% | $2 |
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Financial Highlights (continued)
Year ended (except as noted) | Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Distributions from net realized gains |
Class K |
1/31/2018 (c) | $10.38 | 0.08 | 1.55 | 1.63 | (0.22) | (0.57) |
7/31/2017 | $9.23 | 0.21 | 1.10 | 1.31 | (0.16) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.61 | 0.17 | 0.05 | 0.22 | (0.15) | (0.45) |
7/31/2015 | $9.50 | 0.14 | 0.56 | 0.70 | (0.12) | (0.47) |
7/31/2014 | $8.72 | 0.12 | 1.26 | 1.38 | (0.11) | (0.49) |
7/31/2013 | $6.99 | 0.17 | 1.98 | 2.15 | (0.23) | (0.19) |
Class R |
1/31/2018 (c) | $10.33 | 0.06 | 1.54 | 1.60 | (0.18) | (0.57) |
7/31/2017 | $9.19 | 0.17 | 1.10 | 1.27 | (0.13) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.57 | 0.13 | 0.05 | 0.18 | (0.11) | (0.45) |
7/31/2015 | $9.46 | 0.10 | 0.56 | 0.66 | (0.08) | (0.47) |
7/31/2014 | $8.68 | 0.07 | 1.28 | 1.35 | (0.08) | (0.49) |
7/31/2013 | $6.97 | 0.14 | 1.97 | 2.11 | (0.21) | (0.19) |
Class T |
1/31/2018 (c) | $10.38 | 0.07 | 1.55 | 1.62 | (0.21) | (0.57) |
7/31/2017 | $9.23 | 0.15 | 1.15 | 1.30 | (0.15) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.61 | 0.15 | 0.05 | 0.20 | (0.13) | (0.45) |
7/31/2015 | $9.50 | 0.13 | 0.56 | 0.69 | (0.11) | (0.47) |
7/31/2014 | $8.72 | 0.10 | 1.27 | 1.37 | (0.10) | (0.49) |
7/31/2013 | $7.00 | 0.15 | 1.99 | 2.14 | (0.23) | (0.19) |
Class V |
1/31/2018 (c) | $10.29 | 0.07 | 1.54 | 1.61 | (0.21) | (0.57) |
7/31/2017 | $9.15 | 0.19 | 1.10 | 1.29 | (0.15) | — |
7/31/2016 | $9.54 | 0.15 | 0.04 | 0.19 | (0.13) | (0.45) |
7/31/2015 | $9.42 | 0.12 | 0.57 | 0.69 | (0.10) | (0.47) |
7/31/2014 | $8.66 | 0.10 | 1.25 | 1.35 | (0.10) | (0.49) |
7/31/2013 | $6.95 | 0.16 | 1.96 | 2.12 | (0.22) | (0.19) |
Notes to Financial Highlights |
(a) | In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios. |
(b) | Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. |
(c) | For the six months ended January 31, 2018 (unaudited). |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%. |
(f) | The Fund received a payment from an affiliate. Had the Fund not received this payment, the total return would have been lower by 0.03%. |
(g) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(h) | Advisor Class shares commenced operations on June 1, 2015. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(i) | Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio. |
(j) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(k) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(l) | Institutional 2 Class shares commenced operations on June 1, 2015. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(m) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
(n) | Institutional 3 Class shares commenced operations on June 1, 2015. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Total distributions to shareholders | Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b) | Net investment income ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
|
(0.79) | $11.22 | 16.18% | 1.06% (d) | 1.03% (d) | 1.40% (d) | 45% | $3 |
(0.16) | $10.38 | 14.26% | 1.05% | 1.05% | 2.11% | 78% | $3 |
(0.60) | $9.23 | 2.77% | 1.07% | 1.07% | 1.84% | 82% | $3 |
(0.59) | $9.61 | 7.35% | 1.03% | 1.03% | 1.45% | 89% | $3 |
(0.60) | $9.50 | 16.49% (f) | 1.10% | 1.05% | 1.37% | 90% | $3 |
(0.42) | $8.72 | 32.01% | 1.13% | 1.01% | 2.23% | 103% | $9 |
|
(0.75) | $11.18 | 15.97% | 1.48% (d) | 1.40% (d) | 1.03% (d) | 45% | $3,473 |
(0.13) | $10.33 | 13.84% | 1.47% | 1.41% (e) | 1.75% | 78% | $2,930 |
(0.56) | $9.19 | 2.34% | 1.46% | 1.44% (e) | 1.45% | 82% | $2,604 |
(0.55) | $9.57 | 6.98% | 1.45% | 1.43% (e) | 1.02% | 89% | $2,083 |
(0.57) | $9.46 | 16.13% (f) | 1.44% | 1.43% (e) | 0.76% | 90% | $159 |
(0.40) | $8.68 | 31.42% | 1.57% | 1.41% (e) | 1.83% | 103% | $9 |
|
(0.78) | $11.22 | 16.06% | 1.22% (d) | 1.15% (d) | 1.32% (d) | 45% | $1,817 |
(0.15) | $10.38 | 14.14% | 1.20% | 1.17% (e) | 1.53% | 78% | $2,209 |
(0.58) | $9.23 | 2.61% | 1.21% | 1.19% (e) | 1.72% | 82% | $211,366 |
(0.58) | $9.61 | 7.21% | 1.19% | 1.18% (e) | 1.30% | 89% | $229,401 |
(0.59) | $9.50 | 16.32% | 1.21% | 1.18% (e) | 1.15% | 90% | $228,749 |
(0.42) | $8.72 | 31.75% | 1.32% | 1.16% (e) | 1.98% | 103% | $156,758 |
|
(0.78) | $11.12 | 16.10% | 1.23% (d) | 1.15% (d) | 1.29% (d) | 45% | $90,317 |
(0.15) | $10.29 | 14.15% | 1.22% | 1.16% (e) | 1.98% | 78% | $81,312 |
(0.58) | $9.15 | 2.50% | 1.21% | 1.19% (e) | 1.72% | 82% | $79,008 |
(0.57) | $9.54 | 7.33% | 1.21% | 1.20% (e) | 1.29% | 89% | $84,026 |
(0.59) | $9.42 | 16.15% (f) | 1.27% | 1.23% (e) | 1.11% | 90% | $85,696 |
(0.41) | $8.66 | 31.74% | 1.37% | 1.21% (e) | 2.03% | 103% | $80,761 |
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Notes to Financial Statements
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Disciplined Value Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust II (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. The Fund offers each of the share classes identified below.
Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months after purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.
Advisor Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares.
Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares of the Fund were no longer offered. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed without a CDSC.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within 12 months after purchase.
Institutional Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares.
Institutional 2 Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares.
Institutional 3 Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are available to institutional and certain other investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares.
The Fund no longer accepts investments by existing investors in Class K shares. When available, Class K shares were not subject to sales charges and were made available only to existing investors in Class K shares. On March 9, 2018, Class K shares were redeemed or exchanged for Advisor Class shares of the Fund in a tax free transaction that had no impact on fees and expenses paid by the shareholders.
Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans and other investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus.
Class T shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 2.50% per transaction and must be purchased through financial intermediaries that, by written agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., are specifically authorized to sell Class T shares.
Class V shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the investment amount. Class V shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a CDSC if the shares are sold within 18 months after purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase. Class V shares are available only to investors who received (and who have continuously held) Class V shares in connection with previous fund reorganizations.
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange. Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.
Foreign equity securities are valued based on the closing price on the foreign exchange in which such securities are primarily traded. If any foreign equity security closing prices are not readily available, the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. Many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to a policy adopted by the Board of Trustees, including, if available, utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange or market, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their latest net asset value.
Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon the settlement price at the close of regular trading on their principal exchanges or, in the absence of transactions, at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Derivative instruments
The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more securities, currencies, commodities, indices, or other assets or instruments. Derivatives may be used to increase investment flexibility (including to maintain cash reserves while maintaining desired exposure to certain assets), for risk management (hedging) purposes, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligations under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell or terminate, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.
A derivative instrument may suffer a marked-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform its obligations under the contract. The Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any variation margin held by the counterparty, plus any replacement costs or related amounts. With exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is reduced counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the clearinghouse or central counterparty (CCP) provides some protection in the case of clearing member default. The clearinghouse or CCP stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, additional counterparty credit risk is failure of the clearinghouse or CCP. However, credit risk still exists in exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker’s customer account. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker’s customers (including the Fund), potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.
In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivatives contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument’s payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting), including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset or netting in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.
Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the clearinghouse or CCP for exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter derivatives. For over-the-counter derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the marked-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $250,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.
Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties of over-the-counter derivatives transactions to terminate derivatives contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund’s net asset value declines by a stated percentage over a specified time period or if the Fund fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In addition to considering counterparty credit risk, the Fund would consider terminating the derivatives contracts based on whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Futures contracts
Futures contracts are exchange-traded and represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought and sold futures contracts to maintain appropriate equity market exposure while keeping sufficient cash to accommodate daily redemptions. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks that it may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.
Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund deposits cash or securities with the broker, known as a futures commission merchant (FCM), in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. The initial margin deposit must be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Cash deposited as initial margin is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio of Investments. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Effects of derivative transactions in the financial statements
The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; and the impact of derivative transactions over the period in the Statement of Operations, including realized and unrealized gains (losses). The derivative instrument schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.
The following table is a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) at January 31, 2018:
| Asset derivatives | |
Risk exposure category | Statement of assets and liabilities location | Fair value ($) |
Equity risk | Net assets — unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | 941,493* |
* | Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the tables following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) in the Statement of Operations for the six months ended January 31, 2018:
Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | Futures contracts ($) |
Equity risk | 2,038,903 |
|
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | Futures contracts ($) |
Equity risk | 731,441 |
The following table is a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended January 31, 2018:
Derivative instrument | Average notional amounts ($)* |
Futures contracts — long | 15,929,818 |
* | Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the six months ended January 31, 2018. |
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Corporate actions and dividend income are generally recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.
The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in equity securities, business development companies (BDCs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), limited partnerships (LPs), other regulated investment companies (RICs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the tax character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on actual information reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. With respect to REITs, to the extent actual information has not yet been reported, estimates for return of capital are made by the Fund’s management. Management’s estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.
Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its investment company net taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed along with the income distribution. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Accounting Standards Update 2017-08 Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities
In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2017-08 Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. ASU No. 2017-08 updates the accounting standards to shorten the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities, held at a premium, to be amortized to the earliest call date. The update applies to securities with explicit, noncontingent call features that are callable at fixed prices and on preset dates. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, management is evaluating the implication of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund’s daily net assets that declines from 0.75% to 0.55% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended January 31, 2018 was 0.73% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees, who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial, are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. All amounts payable under the Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. A portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, along with other affiliated funds governed by the Board of Trustees, based on relative net assets.
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. (DST) to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of DST for services as sub-transfer agent and DST is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee for shareholder services based on the number of accounts or on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in omnibus accounts up to the lesser of the amount charged by the financial intermediary or a cap established by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Class K, Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.07%, 0.07% and 0.02%, respectively, of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class.
For the six months ended January 31, 2018, the Fund’s annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
| Effective rate (%) |
Class A | 0.21 |
Advisor Class | 0.21 |
Class C | 0.21 |
Institutional Class | 0.21 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.07 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.01 |
Class K | 0.07 |
Class R | 0.21 |
Class T | 0.21 |
Class V | 0.21 |
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended January 31, 2018, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
Plan administration fees
Under a Plan Administration Services Agreement with the Transfer Agent, the Fund pays an annual fee at a rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class K shares for the provision of various administrative, recordkeeping, communication and educational services.
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Under a Plan and Agreement of Distribution, the Fund pays a fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A and Class T shares, a fee at an annual rate of up to 0.50% of the Fund’s
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
average daily net assets attributable to Class R shares (of which up to 0.25% may be used for shareholder services) and a fee at an annual rate of up to 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares. For Class B and Class C shares, of the 1.00% fee, up to 0.75% is reimbursed for distribution expenses. As a result of all Class B shares of the Fund being redeemed or converted to Class A shares, August 4, 2017 was the last day the Fund paid a distribution and shareholder services fee for Class B shares.
The amount of distribution and shareholder services expenses incurred by the Distributor and not yet reimbursed (unreimbursed expense) was approximately $68,000 for Class C shares. This amount is based on the most recent information available as of December 31, 2017, and may be recovered from future payments under the distribution plan or CDSCs. To the extent the unreimbursed expense has been fully recovered, the distribution and/or shareholder services fee is reduced.
Shareholder services fees
The Fund has adopted a shareholder services plan that permits it to pay for certain services provided to Class V shareholders by their selling and/or servicing agents. The Fund may pay shareholder servicing fees up to an aggregate annual rate of 0.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class V shares (comprised of up to 0.25% for shareholder liaison services and up to 0.25% for administrative support services). These fees are currently limited to an aggregate annual rate of not more than 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class V shares.
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended January 31, 2018, if any, are listed below:
| Amount ($) |
Class A | 28,896 |
Class C | 10 |
Class V | 737 |
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:
| November 1, 2017 through November 30, 2018 | Prior to November 1, 2017 |
Class A | 1.15% | 1.15% |
Advisor Class | 0.90 | 0.90 |
Class C | 1.90 | 1.90 |
Institutional Class | 0.90 | 0.90 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.77 | 0.82 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.71 | 0.77 |
Class K | 1.02 | 1.07 |
Class R | 1.40 | 1.40 |
Class T | 1.15 | 1.15 |
Class V | 1.15 | 1.15 |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At January 31, 2018, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal tax cost ($) | Gross unrealized appreciation ($) | Gross unrealized (depreciation) ($) | Net unrealized appreciation ($) |
688,106,000 | 214,042,000 | (3,711,000) | 210,331,000 |
Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $369,643,356 and $403,704,296, respectively, for the six months ended January 31, 2018. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Affiliated money market fund
The Fund invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds (the Affiliated MMF). The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends - affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the Affiliated MMF. The Affiliated MMF prices its shares with a floating net asset value. In addition, the Board of Trustees of the Affiliated MMF may impose a fee on redemptions (sometimes referred to as a liquidity fee) or temporarily suspend redemptions (sometimes referred to as imposing a redemption gate) in the event its liquidity falls below regulatory limits.
Note 7. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by Citibank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended January 31, 2018.
Note 8. Significant risks
Financial sector risk
The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the financial services sector than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors. Companies in the financial services sector are subject to certain risks, including the risk of regulatory change, decreased liquidity in credit markets and unstable interest rates. Such companies may have concentrated portfolios, such as a high level of loans to real estate developers, which makes them vulnerable to economic conditions that affect that industry. Performance of such companies may be affected by competitive pressures and exposure to investments or agreements that, under certain circumstances, may lead to losses (e.g., subprime loans). Companies in the financial services sector are subject to extensive governmental regulation that may limit the amount and types of loans and other financial commitments they can make, and interest rates and fees that they may charge. In addition, profitability of such companies is largely dependent upon the availability and the cost of capital.
Shareholder concentration risk
At January 31, 2018, affiliated shareholders of record owned 73.9% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Note 9. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 10. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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The Fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
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Columbia Disciplined Value Fund
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to
investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies. All rights reserved. Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., 225 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110-2804
© 2018 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com

SemiAnnual Report
January 31, 2018
Columbia Inflation Protected Securities Fund
Not FDIC Insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
The current outlook for financial markets is clouded by two primary concerns: the high valuation of equities and the direction of interest rates. Following the U.S. presidential election, U.S. equities rallied based on the assumption that the new administration’s policies would stimulate growth quickly. Unfortunately it’s unclear whether those measures will get passed, much less passed quickly. In fixed income, uncertainty stems from the possibility that interest rates won’t rise as rapidly as expected if the administration’s proposed growth policies are not implemented.
Given this uncertainty, investors value a consistent approach more than ever. Investors want strong, repeatable risk-adjusted returns. Consistency — not surprises. As a leading global asset manager, we believe our consistent, collaborative investment approach enables us to deliver the dependable experience your portfolio demands. So, how do we strive to deliver a consistent investment experience?
Better insights
Your portfolio benefits from the investment insights uncovered by our talented investment teams around the world.
Better decisions
Our collaborative, interactive environment enables our investment teams to construct portfolios that take advantage of the best investment ideas.
Better outcomes
We aim to deliver a consistent experience, which means fewer surprises, dependable insights, and products designed to do the thing you want.
Whether you’re trying to save money to help your children go to college or for your own retirement, it’s the consistency of the return that is most essential. People who chase higher returns are usually also the first to sell when that investment goes through a bad patch. We try to combat this behavioral tendency by offering strategies that aim for a more consistent return. Our goal is for investors to panic less during periods of volatility, which can have a significant effect on their long-term results.
Nothing is more important to us than making sure those who have entrusted us to protect and grow their assets can do what matters most to them: build a nest egg, leave a legacy, and live confidently — now and throughout retirement. It’s why our talented professionals around the world work together to uncover uncommon opportunities and why our process encourages challenge and debate around our most compelling ideas to ensure better informed investment decisions, which hopefully lead to better outcomes for you.
Your success is our priority. Talk to your financial advisor about how working with Columbia Threadneedle Investments may help you position your portfolio for consistent, sustainable outcomes, no matter the market conditions.
Sincerely,
Christopher O. Petersen
President, Columbia Funds
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about a fund, visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2018 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
Investment objective
Columbia Inflation Protected Securities Fund (the Fund) seeks to provide shareholders with total return that exceeds the rate of inflation over the long term.
Portfolio management
David Kennedy
Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2015
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended January 31, 2018) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A | Excluding sales charges | 03/04/04 | 1.82 | 2.36 | -0.10 | 2.55 |
| Including sales charges | | -1.23 | -0.72 | -0.70 | 2.24 |
Class C | Excluding sales charges | 03/04/04 | 1.31 | 1.53 | -0.86 | 1.77 |
| Including sales charges | | 0.31 | 0.53 | -0.86 | 1.77 |
Institutional Class* | 09/27/10 | 1.85 | 2.61 | 0.13 | 2.74 |
Institutional 2 Class* | 11/08/12 | 1.92 | 2.57 | 0.25 | 2.74 |
Institutional 3 Class* | 03/01/17 | 1.95 | 2.70 | -0.03 | 2.59 |
Class K | 03/04/04 | 1.78 | 2.43 | 0.02 | 2.69 |
Class R* | 08/03/09 | 1.69 | 2.13 | -0.35 | 2.27 |
Class T | Excluding sales charges | 12/01/06 | 1.71 | 2.25 | -0.10 | 2.52 |
| Including sales charges | | -0.82 | -0.31 | -0.61 | 2.26 |
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Index | | 0.81 | 1.27 | 0.10 | 3.04 |
Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 3.00%. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. Returns for Class T shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 2.50% per transaction. The Fund’s other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Effective November 1, 2017, Class R4, Class R5, Class Y and Class Z shares were renamed Advisor Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class and Institutional Class shares, respectively. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com or calling 800.345.6611.
* | The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one share class at its inception, Class A shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information. |
The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Index includes all publicly issued, U.S. Treasury inflation-protected securities that have at least one year remaining to maturity, are rated investment grade, and have $250 million or more of outstanding face value.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Fund at a Glance (continued)
(Unaudited)
Portfolio breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2018) |
Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency | 0.9 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | 12.1 |
Foreign Government Obligations | 0.2 |
Inflation-Indexed Bonds | 84.4 |
Money Market Funds | 2.3 |
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities - Non-Agency | 0.1 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Quality breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2018) |
AAA rating | 77.4 |
AA rating | 3.1 |
A rating | 2.1 |
BBB rating | 8.3 |
BB rating | 9.0 |
CCC rating | 0.1 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income investments (excluding Money Market Funds).
Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from highest to lowest credit quality, determined by using the rating of Moody’s, S&P or Fitch, whichever rating agency rates the security highest. When ratings are available from only two rating agencies, the higher of the two ratings is used. When a rating is available from only one rating agency, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by any rating agency, it is designated as "Not rated." Credit quality ratings assigned by a rating agency are subjective opinions, not statements of fact, and are subject to change, including daily. The ratings assigned by credit rating agencies are but one of the considerations that the Investment Manager and/or Fund’s subadviser incorporates into its credit analysis process, along with such other issuer-specific factors as cash flows, capital structure and leverage ratios, ability to de-leverage (repay) through free cash flow, quality of management, market positioning and access to capital, as well as such security-specific factors as the terms of the security (e.g., interest rate and time to maturity) and the amount and type of any collateral.
Market exposure through derivatives investments (% of notional exposure) (at January 31, 2018)(a) |
| Long | Short | Net |
Fixed Income Derivative Contracts | 17.6 | (103.6) | (86.0) |
Foreign Currency Derivative Contracts | 1.9 | (15.9) | (14.0) |
Total Notional Market Value of Derivative Contracts | 19.5 | (119.5) | (100.0) |
(a) The Fund has market exposure (long and/or short) to fixed income and foreign currency through its investments in derivatives. The notional exposure of a financial instrument is the nominal or face amount that is used to calculate payments made on that instrument and/or changes in value for the instrument. The notional exposure is a hypothetical underlying quantity upon which payment obligations are computed. Notional exposures provide a gauge for how the Fund may behave given changes in individual markets. For a description of the Fund’s investments in derivatives, see Investments in derivatives following the Portfolio of Investments, and Note 2 to the Notes to Financial Statements.
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
August 1, 2017 — January 31, 2018 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | Account value at the end of the period ($) | Expenses paid during the period ($) | Fund’s annualized expense ratio (%) |
| Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual |
Class A | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,018.20 | 1,021.22 | 4.02 | 4.02 | 0.79 |
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,013.10 | 1,017.44 | 7.81 | 7.83 | 1.54 |
Institutional Class (formerly Class Z) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,018.50 | 1,022.48 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 0.54 |
Institutional 2 Class (formerly Class R5) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,019.20 | 1,022.89 | 2.34 | 2.35 | 0.46 |
Institutional 3 Class (formerly Class Y) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,019.50 | 1,023.19 | 2.04 | 2.04 | 0.40 |
Class K | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,017.80 | 1,021.63 | 3.61 | 3.62 | 0.71 |
Class R | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,016.90 | 1,019.96 | 5.29 | 5.30 | 1.04 |
Class T | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,017.10 | 1,021.22 | 4.02 | 4.02 | 0.79 |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency 0.9% |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
OHA Credit Partners VIII Ltd.(a),(b) |
Series 2013-8A Class B |
3-month USD LIBOR + 1.650% 04/20/2025 | 3.395% | | 1,000,000 | 1,001,862 |
Symphony CLO V Ltd.(a),(b) |
Series 2007-5A Class A1 |
3-month USD LIBOR + 0.750% 01/15/2024 | 2.472% | | 81,492 | 81,538 |
Total Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (Cost $1,073,130) | 1,083,400 |
|
Corporate Bonds & Notes 11.9% |
| | | | |
Aerospace & Defense 0.4% |
L3 Technologies, Inc. |
12/15/2026 | 3.850% | | 500,000 | 504,118 |
Automotive 0.2% |
General Motors Co. |
04/01/2046 | 6.750% | | 250,000 | 310,262 |
Banking 1.4% |
Bank of America Corp. |
Subordinated |
01/22/2025 | 4.000% | | 500,000 | 511,110 |
Citigroup, Inc. |
Subordinated |
07/25/2028 | 4.125% | | 500,000 | 508,640 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co.(c) |
Junior Subordinated |
12/31/2049 | 5.300% | | 750,000 | 776,155 |
Total | 1,795,905 |
Chemicals 0.2% |
LyondellBasell Industries NV |
04/15/2024 | 5.750% | | 275,000 | 309,773 |
Diversified Manufacturing 0.4% |
General Electric Co. |
10/09/2022 | 2.700% | | 500,000 | 490,670 |
Electric 0.9% |
Duke Energy Corp. |
09/01/2026 | 2.650% | | 430,000 | 401,341 |
FirstEnergy Corp. |
11/15/2031 | 7.375% | | 500,000 | 673,164 |
Total | 1,074,505 |
Food and Beverage 0.4% |
Molson Coors Brewing Co. |
07/15/2046 | 4.200% | | 500,000 | 498,201 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Independent Energy 1.0% |
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. |
02/01/2039 | 6.750% | | 500,000 | 648,679 |
Murphy Oil Corp. |
06/01/2022 | 4.000% | | 150,000 | 150,158 |
Murphy Oil Corp.(c) |
12/01/2022 | 4.450% | | 500,000 | 502,587 |
Total | 1,301,424 |
Integrated Energy 0.4% |
BP Capital Markets PLC |
04/14/2027 | 3.588% | | 500,000 | 508,276 |
Metals and Mining 2.1% |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. |
03/15/2023 | 3.875% | | 500,000 | 496,714 |
Glencore Finance Canada Ltd.(a),(c) |
10/25/2042 | 5.550% | | 500,000 | 554,572 |
Teck Resources Ltd. |
02/01/2043 | 5.400% | | 750,000 | 769,641 |
Vale Overseas Ltd. |
01/11/2022 | 4.375% | | 250,000 | 258,969 |
Vale SA |
09/11/2042 | 5.625% | | 500,000 | 563,553 |
Total | 2,643,449 |
Midstream 2.0% |
APT Pipelines Ltd.(a) |
07/15/2027 | 4.250% | | 85,000 | 86,638 |
Energy Transfer LP |
03/15/2045 | 5.150% | | 500,000 | 496,162 |
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP |
11/01/2042 | 4.700% | | 750,000 | 744,446 |
Plains All American Pipeline LP/Finance Corp. |
02/15/2045 | 4.900% | | 500,000 | 496,088 |
TransCanada Trust(c) |
Subordinated |
03/15/2077 | 5.300% | | 250,000 | 258,571 |
Williams Partners LP |
01/15/2025 | 3.900% | | 500,000 | 506,318 |
Total | 2,588,223 |
Oil Field Services 0.1% |
Noble Holding International Ltd. |
03/15/2042 | 5.250% | | 250,000 | 165,313 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Technology 0.5% |
Apple, Inc. |
02/23/2046 | 4.650% | | 500,000 | 567,966 |
Wirelines 1.9% |
AT&T, Inc.(a) |
08/15/2026 | 7.300% | | 500,000 | 599,491 |
AT&T, Inc. |
02/14/2050 | 5.150% | | 625,000 | 632,034 |
Telecom Italia Capital SA |
06/04/2038 | 7.721% | | 500,000 | 649,955 |
Verizon Communications, Inc. |
08/21/2046 | 4.862% | | 450,000 | 468,610 |
Total | 2,350,090 |
Total Corporate Bonds & Notes (Cost $14,083,720) | 15,108,175 |
|
Foreign Government Obligations(d) 0.2% |
| | | | |
Brazil 0.2% |
Petrobras Global Finance BV |
05/20/2043 | 5.625% | | 250,000 | 225,868 |
Total Foreign Government Obligations (Cost $230,575) | 225,868 |
|
Inflation-Indexed Bonds(e) 83.3% |
| | | | |
Brazil 6.5% |
Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional |
08/15/2018 | 6.000% | BRL | 22,119,041 | 7,254,412 |
08/15/2040 | 6.000% | BRL | 2,813,708 | 1,025,019 |
Total | 8,279,431 |
Mexico 0.8% |
Mexican Udibonos |
11/15/2040 | 4.000% | MXN | 17,156,941 | 1,015,715 |
New Zealand 1.7% |
New Zealand Government Bond(a) |
09/20/2025 | 2.000% | NZD | 2,852,630 | 2,229,669 |
Inflation-Indexed Bonds(e) (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
United States 74.3% |
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond |
04/15/2020 | 0.125% | | 1,316,663 | 1,311,236 |
01/15/2022 | 0.125% | | 2,997,060 | 2,965,868 |
04/15/2022 | 0.125% | | 709,996 | 699,803 |
01/15/2023 | 0.125% | | 17,205,265 | 16,932,653 |
01/15/2024 | 0.625% | | 11,628,870 | 11,718,392 |
01/15/2025 | 0.250% | | 16,142,320 | 15,819,801 |
07/15/2025 | 0.375% | | 4,992,816 | 4,941,645 |
01/15/2027 | 2.375% | | 8,990,299 | 10,379,531 |
07/15/2027 | 0.375% | | 655,447 | 643,312 |
01/15/2028 | 1.750% | | 6,829,152 | 7,568,657 |
01/15/2029 | 2.500% | | 5,457,275 | 6,526,220 |
02/15/2042 | 0.750% | | 3,657,027 | 3,644,261 |
02/15/2043 | 0.625% | | 1,984,847 | 1,917,381 |
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond(f) |
02/15/2047 | 0.875% | | 9,043,461 | 9,253,847 |
Total | 94,322,607 |
Total Inflation-Indexed Bonds (Cost $106,481,558) | 105,847,422 |
|
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities - Non-Agency 0.1% |
| | | | |
Deutsche Mortgage Securities, Inc. Mortgage Loan Trust |
CMO Series 2003-1 Class 1A7 |
04/25/2033 | 5.500% | | 152,548 | 151,123 |
Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities - Non-Agency (Cost $153,390) | 151,123 |
Money Market Funds 2.3% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 1.475%(g),(h) | 2,934,951 | 2,934,951 |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $2,934,740) | 2,934,951 |
Total Investments (Cost: $124,957,113) | 125,350,939 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | 1,669,280 |
Net Assets | 127,020,219 |
At January 31, 2018, securities and/or cash totaling $1,057,412 were pledged as collateral.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Investments in derivatives
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts |
Currency to be sold | Currency to be purchased | Counterparty | Settlement date | Unrealized appreciation ($) | Unrealized depreciation ($) |
17,603,930 MXN | 907,185 USD | HSBC | 02/26/2018 | — | (35,205) |
10,498,475 NOK | 1,335,847 USD | HSBC | 02/26/2018 | — | (26,918) |
2,926,000 NZD | 2,095,762 USD | HSBC | 02/26/2018 | — | (59,945) |
1,295,832 USD | 10,500,000 NOK | HSBC | 02/26/2018 | 67,130 | — |
28,677,000 BRL | 8,767,580 USD | Standard Chartered | 02/26/2018 | — | (211,393) |
293,819 USD | 952,413 BRL | Standard Chartered | 02/26/2018 | 4,390 | — |
Total | | | | 71,520 | (333,461) |
Long futures contracts |
Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Trading currency | Notional amount | Value/Unrealized appreciation ($) | Value/Unrealized depreciation ($) |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Note | 40 | 03/2018 | USD | 8,553,006 | — | (50,701) |
U.S. Treasury Ultra 10-Year Note | 45 | 03/2018 | USD | 5,938,931 | — | (143,523) |
Total | | | | | — | (194,224) |
Short futures contracts |
Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Trading currency | Notional amount | Value/Unrealized appreciation ($) | Value/Unrealized depreciation ($) |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Note | (49) | 03/2018 | USD | (5,644,036) | 89,674 | — |
U.S. Ultra Bond | (29) | 03/2018 | USD | (4,748,669) | 120,712 | — |
Total | | | | | 210,386 | — |
Interest rate swap contracts |
Fund receives | Fund pays | Payment frequency | Counterparty | Maturity date | Notional currency | Notional amount | Value ($) | Periodic payments receivable (payable) ($) | Upfront payments ($) | Upfront receipts ($) | Unrealized appreciation ($) | Unrealized depreciation ($) |
U.S. CPI Urban Consumers NSA | Fixed rate of 1.785% | Receives At termination, Pays At termination | Barclays | 10/21/2018 | USD | 4,000,000 | (65,989) | — | — | — | — | (65,989) |
U.S. CPI Urban Consumers NSA | Fixed rate of 1.658% | Receives At termination, Pays At termination | Barclays | 12/03/2018 | USD | 10,000,000 | (85,075) | — | — | — | — | (85,075) |
U.S. CPI Urban Consumers NSA | Fixed rate of 1.895% | Receives At termination, Pays At termination | Goldman Sachs International | 09/24/2018 | USD | 1,000,000 | (23,265) | — | — | — | — | (23,265) |
U.S. CPI Urban Consumers NSA | Fixed rate of 1.600% | Receives At termination, Pays At termination | Goldman Sachs International | 12/08/2018 | USD | 10,000,000 | (57,039) | — | — | — | — | (57,039) |
U.S. CPI Urban Consumers NSA | Fixed rate of 1.448% | Receives At termination, Pays At termination | Goldman Sachs International | 01/14/2021 | USD | 10,000,000 | 302,077 | — | — | — | 302,077 | — |
U.S. CPI Urban Consumers NSA | Fixed rate of 1.870% | Receives At termination, Pays At termination | JPMorgan | 10/08/2018 | USD | 5,000,000 | (106,678) | — | — | — | — | (106,678) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Interest rate swap contracts (continued) |
Fund receives | Fund pays | Payment frequency | Counterparty | Maturity date | Notional currency | Notional amount | Value ($) | Periodic payments receivable (payable) ($) | Upfront payments ($) | Upfront receipts ($) | Unrealized appreciation ($) | Unrealized depreciation ($) |
U.S. CPI Urban Consumers NSA | Fixed rate of 1.490% | Receives At termination, Pays At termination | JPMorgan | 01/13/2021 | USD | 20,000,000 | 561,113 | — | — | — | 561,113 | — |
U.S. CPI Urban Consumers NSA | Fixed rate of 1.810% | Receives At termination, Pays At termination | JPMorgan | 01/09/2025 | USD | 10,000,000 | 175,062 | — | — | — | 175,062 | — |
Total | | | | | | | 700,206 | — | — | — | 1,038,252 | (338,046) |
Cleared interest rate swap contracts |
Fund receives | Fund pays | Payment frequency | Counterparty | Maturity date | Notional currency | Notional amount | Value ($) | Upfront payments ($) | Upfront receipts ($) | Unrealized appreciation ($) | Unrealized depreciation ($) |
3-Month USD LIBOR | Fixed rate of 1.782% | Receives Quarterly, Pays Semi annually | Morgan Stanley | 08/22/2046 | USD | 2,500,000 | 535,017 | — | — | 535,017 | — |
3-Month USD LIBOR | Fixed rate of 1.761% | Receives Quarterly, Pays Semi annually | Morgan Stanley | 09/30/2046 | USD | 1,500,000 | 328,552 | — | — | 328,552 | — |
3-Month USD LIBOR | Fixed rate of 1.785% | Receives Quarterly, Pays Semi annually | Morgan Stanley | 10/03/2046 | USD | 1,000,000 | 214,380 | — | — | 214,380 | — |
Total | | | | | | | 1,077,949 | — | — | 1,077,949 | — |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) | Represents privately placed and other securities and instruments exempt from SEC registration (collectively, private placements), such as Section 4(a)(2) and Rule 144A eligible securities, which are often sold only to qualified institutional buyers. The Fund may invest in private placements determined to be liquid as well as those determined to be illiquid. Private placements may be determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Trustees. At January 31, 2018, the value of these securities amounted to $4,553,770, which represents 3.59% of net assets. |
(b) | Variable rate security. |
(c) | Represents a step bond where the coupon rate adjusts according to a schedule for a series of periods, typically lower for an initial period and then increasing to a higher coupon rate thereafter. |
(d) | Principal and interest may not be guaranteed by the government. |
(e) | Principal amounts are denominated in United States Dollars unless otherwise noted. |
(f) | This security or a portion of this security has been pledged as collateral in connection with derivative contracts. |
(g) | The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at January 31, 2018. |
(h) | As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended January 31, 2018 are as follows: |
Issuer | Beginning shares | Shares purchased | Shares sold | Ending shares | Realized gain (loss) — affiliated issuers ($) | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) — affiliated issuers ($) | Dividends — affiliated issuers ($) | Value — affiliated issuers at end of period ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 1.475% |
| 509,978 | 12,498,514 | (10,073,541) | 2,934,951 | (40) | 211 | 16,948 | 2,934,951 |
Abbreviation Legend
CMO | Collateralized Mortgage Obligation |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Currency Legend
BRL | Brazilian Real |
MXN | Mexican Peso |
NOK | Norwegian Krone |
NZD | New Zealand Dollar |
USD | US Dollar |
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
¦ | Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments. |
¦ | Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.). |
¦ | Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments). |
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Certain investments that have been measured at fair value using the net asset value (NAV) per share (or its equivalent) are not categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in the table are intended to reconcile the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Portfolio of Investments. The Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund seeks to provide shareholders with maximum current income consistent with liquidity and stability of principal. Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund prices its shares with a floating NAV and no longer seeks to maintain a stable NAV.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager’s Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements (continued)
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at January 31, 2018:
| Level 1 quoted prices in active markets for identical assets ($) | Level 2 other significant observable inputs ($) | Level 3 significant unobservable inputs ($) | Investments measured at net asset value ($) | Total ($) |
Investments | | | | | |
Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency | — | 1,083,400 | — | — | 1,083,400 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | — | 15,108,175 | — | — | 15,108,175 |
Foreign Government Obligations | — | 225,868 | — | — | 225,868 |
Inflation-Indexed Bonds | — | 105,847,422 | — | — | 105,847,422 |
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities - Non-Agency | — | 151,123 | — | — | 151,123 |
Money Market Funds | — | — | — | 2,934,951 | 2,934,951 |
Total Investments | — | 122,415,988 | — | 2,934,951 | 125,350,939 |
Derivatives | | | | | |
Asset | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | 71,520 | — | — | 71,520 |
Futures Contracts | 210,386 | — | — | — | 210,386 |
Swap Contracts | — | 2,116,201 | — | — | 2,116,201 |
Liability | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | (333,461) | — | — | (333,461) |
Futures Contracts | (194,224) | — | — | — | (194,224) |
Swap Contracts | — | (338,046) | — | — | (338,046) |
Total | 16,162 | 123,932,202 | — | 2,934,951 | 126,883,315 |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund’s assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security’s value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.
Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at cost | $122,022,373 |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at cost | 2,934,740 |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value | 122,415,988 |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value | 2,934,951 |
Foreign currency (identified cost $284,754) | 288,358 |
Cash collateral held at broker for: | |
Swap contracts | 310,000 |
Margin deposits on: | |
Futures contracts | 73,420 |
Swap contracts | 356,159 |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 71,520 |
Unrealized appreciation on swap contracts | 1,038,252 |
Receivable for: | |
Capital shares sold | 136,336 |
Dividends | 3,343 |
Interest | 315,955 |
Foreign tax reclaims | 752 |
Variation margin for futures contracts | 8,938 |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | 1,342 |
Prepaid expenses | 1,484 |
Other assets | 34,119 |
Total assets | 127,990,917 |
Liabilities | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 333,461 |
Unrealized depreciation on swap contracts | 338,046 |
Payable for: | |
Capital shares purchased | 145,180 |
Variation margin for futures contracts | 35,469 |
Variation margin for swap contracts | 16,914 |
Management services fees | 1,771 |
Distribution and/or service fees | 560 |
Transfer agent fees | 13,556 |
Compensation of board members | 52,890 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 15 |
Other expenses | 32,836 |
Total liabilities | 970,698 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $127,020,219 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 137,631,662 |
Excess of distributions over net investment income | (90,478) |
Accumulated net realized loss | (12,451,015) |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments - unaffiliated issuers | 393,615 |
Investments - affiliated issuers | 211 |
Foreign currency translations | 3,848 |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | (261,941) |
Futures contracts | 16,162 |
Swap contracts | 1,778,155 |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $127,020,219 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Class A | |
Net assets | $47,146,109 |
Shares outstanding | 5,049,059 |
Net asset value per share | $9.34 |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | $9.63 |
Class C | |
Net assets | $5,754,536 |
Shares outstanding | 630,849 |
Net asset value per share | $9.12 |
Institutional Class(b) | |
Net assets | $18,416,320 |
Shares outstanding | 1,961,313 |
Net asset value per share | $9.39 |
Institutional 2 Class(c) | |
Net assets | $681,180 |
Shares outstanding | 72,660 |
Net asset value per share | $9.37 |
Institutional 3 Class(d) | |
Net assets | $49,104,920 |
Shares outstanding | 5,175,927 |
Net asset value per share | $9.49 |
Class K | |
Net assets | $47,969 |
Shares outstanding | 5,126 |
Net asset value per share | $9.36 |
Class R | |
Net assets | $5,705,418 |
Shares outstanding | 616,242 |
Net asset value per share | $9.26 |
Class T | |
Net assets | $163,767 |
Shares outstanding | 17,511 |
Net asset value per share | $9.35 |
Maximum offering price per share(e) | $9.59 |
(a) | The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 3.00% for Class A shares. |
(b) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
(e) | The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 2.50% per transaction for Class T shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — affiliated issuers | $16,948 |
Interest | 1,744,528 |
Total income | 1,761,476 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 324,770 |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | 61,879 |
Class B | 1 |
Class C | 33,149 |
Class R | 14,369 |
Class T | 225 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 42,871 |
Class C | 5,611 |
Institutional Class(a) | 15,381 |
Institutional 2 Class(b) | 233 |
Institutional 3 Class(c) | 2,059 |
Class K | 16 |
Class R | 4,861 |
Class T | 153 |
Plan administration fees | |
Class K | 59 |
Compensation of board members | 10,462 |
Custodian fees | 29,051 |
Printing and postage fees | 12,231 |
Registration fees | 59,477 |
Audit fees | 22,287 |
Legal fees | 4,026 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 15 |
Other | 15,719 |
Total expenses | 658,905 |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | (235,909) |
Total net expenses | 422,996 |
Net investment income | 1,338,480 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | (25,412) |
Investments — affiliated issuers | (40) |
Foreign currency translations | (2,795) |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 136,364 |
Futures contracts | (144,398) |
Swap contracts | (11,748) |
Net realized loss | (48,029) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 161,283 |
Investments — affiliated issuers | 211 |
Foreign currency translations | 2,797 |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | (200,093) |
Futures contracts | 11,441 |
Swap contracts | 991,637 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 967,276 |
Net realized and unrealized gain | 919,247 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $2,257,727 |
(a) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(b) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Six Months Ended January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2017 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $1,338,480 | $3,827,945 |
Net realized loss | (48,029) | (252,889) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 967,276 | (810,297) |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 2,257,727 | 2,764,759 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income | | |
Class A | (1,161,178) | — |
Class C | (111,274) | — |
Institutional Class(a) | (484,547) | — |
Institutional 2 Class(b) | (17,680) | — |
Institutional 3 Class(c) | (1,150,159) | — |
Class K | (1,108) | — |
Class R | (121,059) | — |
Class T | (4,178) | — |
Total distributions to shareholders | (3,051,183) | — |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity | 4,954,548 | (45,860,066) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 4,161,092 | (43,095,307) |
Net assets at beginning of period | 122,859,127 | 165,954,434 |
Net assets at end of period | $127,020,219 | $122,859,127 |
Undistributed (excess of distributions over) net investment income | $(90,478) | $1,622,225 |
(a) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(b) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2017 (a) |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A | | | | |
Subscriptions (b) | 172,978 | 1,610,124 | 1,958,018 | 18,160,601 |
Distributions reinvested | 119,742 | 1,111,202 | — | — |
Redemptions | (715,797) | (6,682,670) | (2,780,160) | (25,783,267) |
Net decrease | (423,077) | (3,961,344) | (822,142) | (7,622,666) |
Class B(c) | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 639 | 5,833 |
Redemptions (b) | (1,135) | (9,848) | (10,799) | (98,604) |
Net decrease | (1,135) | (9,848) | (10,160) | (92,771) |
Class C | | | | |
Subscriptions | 34,104 | 311,793 | 258,204 | 2,341,979 |
Distributions reinvested | 10,371 | 94,270 | — | — |
Redemptions | (194,273) | (1,773,073) | (234,935) | (2,136,220) |
Net increase (decrease) | (149,798) | (1,367,010) | 23,269 | 205,759 |
Class I(d) | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 73,753 | 689,841 |
Redemptions | — | — | (9,284,450) | (87,870,173) |
Net decrease | — | — | (9,210,697) | (87,180,332) |
Institutional Class(e) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 704,063 | 6,589,243 | 2,728,102 | 25,437,540 |
Distributions reinvested | 51,487 | 479,863 | — | — |
Redemptions | (747,619) | (6,984,129) | (1,736,286) | (16,264,406) |
Net increase | 7,931 | 84,977 | 991,816 | 9,173,134 |
Institutional 2 Class(f) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 9,081 | 84,952 | 65,038 | 611,566 |
Distributions reinvested | 1,869 | 17,404 | — | — |
Redemptions | (8,234) | (76,571) | (1,179) | (11,108) |
Net increase | 2,716 | 25,785 | 63,859 | 600,458 |
Institutional 3 Class(g) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 1,052,456 | 10,004,151 | 7,330,572 | 69,859,009 |
Distributions reinvested | 122,069 | 1,149,891 | — | — |
Redemptions | (95,415) | (904,946) | (3,233,755) | (30,682,749) |
Net increase | 1,079,110 | 10,249,096 | 4,096,817 | 39,176,260 |
Class K | | | | |
Subscriptions | 211 | 1,979 | 457 | 4,265 |
Distributions reinvested | 93 | 861 | — | — |
Redemptions | (20) | (187) | (278) | (2,586) |
Net increase | 284 | 2,653 | 179 | 1,679 |
Class R | | | | |
Subscriptions | 173,850 | 1,607,785 | 173,518 | 1,605,359 |
Distributions reinvested | 2,057 | 18,945 | — | — |
Redemptions | (180,650) | (1,667,282) | (180,484) | (1,667,775) |
Net decrease | (4,743) | (40,552) | (6,966) | (62,416) |
Class T | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 12 | 110 |
Distributions reinvested | 423 | 3,938 | — | — |
Redemptions | (3,531) | (33,147) | (6,378) | (59,281) |
Net decrease | (3,108) | (29,209) | (6,366) | (59,171) |
Total net increase (decrease) | 508,180 | 4,954,548 | (4,880,391) | (45,860,066) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
(a) | Institutional 3 Class shares are based on operations from March 1, 2017 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end. |
(b) | Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any. |
(c) | Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares were automatically converted to Class A shares. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed. |
(d) | Effective March 27, 2017, Class I shares were redeemed or exchanged for Institutional 3 Class shares. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(f) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(g) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
Year ended (except as noted) | Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Increase from payment by affiliate | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Distributions from net realized gains | Tax return of capital |
Class A |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.39 | 0.09 | 0.08 | — | 0.17 | (0.22) | — | — |
7/31/2017 | $9.24 | 0.21 | (0.07) | 0.01 | 0.15 | — | — | — |
7/31/2016 | $8.85 | 0.22 | 0.17 | — | 0.39 | — | — | — |
7/31/2015 | $9.46 | 0.11 | (0.68) | — | (0.57) | (0.04) | — | — |
7/31/2014 | $9.73 | 0.19 | 0.21 | — | 0.40 | (0.11) | (0.52) | (0.04) |
7/31/2013 | $11.38 | 0.08 | (0.66) | — | (0.58) | (0.11) | (0.96) | — |
Class C |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.15 | 0.06 | 0.06 | — | 0.12 | (0.15) | — | — |
7/31/2017 | $9.06 | 0.14 | (0.06) | 0.01 | 0.09 | — | — | — |
7/31/2016 | $8.74 | 0.15 | 0.17 | — | 0.32 | — | — | — |
7/31/2015 | $9.40 | 0.04 | (0.67) | — | (0.63) | (0.03) | — | — |
7/31/2014 | $9.68 | 0.12 | 0.20 | — | 0.32 | (0.04) | (0.52) | (0.04) |
7/31/2013 | $11.36 | (0.00) (g) | (0.65) | — | (0.65) | (0.07) | (0.96) | — |
Institutional Class(h) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.46 | 0.10 | 0.07 | — | 0.17 | (0.24) | — | — |
7/31/2017 | $9.28 | 0.25 | (0.08) | 0.01 | 0.18 | — | — | — |
7/31/2016 | $8.86 | 0.24 | 0.18 | — | 0.42 | — | — | — |
7/31/2015 | $9.45 | 0.12 | (0.66) | — | (0.54) | (0.05) | — | — |
7/31/2014 | $9.73 | 0.28 | 0.13 | — | 0.41 | (0.13) | (0.52) | (0.04) |
7/31/2013 | $11.38 | 0.11 | (0.66) | — | (0.55) | (0.14) | (0.96) | — |
Institutional 2 Class(i) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.44 | 0.10 | 0.08 | — | 0.18 | (0.25) | — | — |
7/31/2017 | $9.26 | 0.23 | (0.06) | 0.01 | 0.18 | — | — | — |
7/31/2016 | $8.84 | 0.25 | 0.17 | — | 0.42 | — | — | — |
7/31/2015 | $9.42 | 0.13 | (0.66) | — | (0.53) | (0.05) | — | — |
7/31/2014 | $9.69 | 0.34 | 0.10 | — | 0.44 | (0.15) | (0.52) | (0.04) |
7/31/2013 (j) | $11.49 | 0.09 | (0.86) | — | (0.77) | (0.07) | (0.96) | — |
Institutional 3 Class(k) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.56 | 0.11 | 0.07 | — | 0.18 | (0.25) | — | — |
7/31/2017 (l) | $9.48 | 0.12 | (0.04) | — | 0.08 | — | — | — |
Class K |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.42 | 0.10 | 0.07 | — | 0.17 | (0.23) | — | — |
7/31/2017 | $9.25 | 0.22 | (0.06) | 0.01 | 0.17 | — | — | — |
7/31/2016 | $8.85 | 0.23 | 0.17 | — | 0.40 | — | — | — |
7/31/2015 | $9.45 | 0.13 | (0.68) | — | (0.55) | (0.05) | — | — |
7/31/2014 | $9.72 | 0.22 | 0.19 | — | 0.41 | (0.12) | (0.52) | (0.04) |
7/31/2013 | $11.38 | 0.09 | (0.66) | — | (0.57) | (0.13) | (0.96) | — |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Total distributions to shareholders | Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b) | Net investment income (loss) ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
|
(0.22) | $9.34 | 1.82% | 1.17% (d) | 0.79% (d) | 1.98% (d) | 2% | $47,146 |
— | $9.39 | 1.62% (e) | 1.10% | 0.80% | 2.23% | 26% | $51,405 |
— | $9.24 | 4.41% | 1.03% | 0.79% (f) | 2.51% | 60% | $58,151 |
(0.04) | $8.85 | (6.01%) | 1.21% | 0.82% (f) | 1.16% | 88% | $70,528 |
(0.67) | $9.46 | 4.46% | 1.15% | 0.85% | 1.97% | 91% | $93,302 |
(1.07) | $9.73 | (5.69%) | 1.06% | 0.85% (f) | 0.72% | 114% | $149,612 |
|
(0.15) | $9.12 | 1.31% | 1.92% (d) | 1.54% (d) | 1.23% (d) | 2% | $5,755 |
— | $9.15 | 0.99% (e) | 1.86% | 1.55% | 1.51% | 26% | $7,140 |
— | $9.06 | 3.66% | 1.79% | 1.54% (f) | 1.75% | 60% | $6,864 |
(0.03) | $8.74 | (6.77%) | 1.96% | 1.57% (f) | 0.41% | 88% | $10,399 |
(0.60) | $9.40 | 3.64% | 1.90% | 1.60% | 1.27% | 91% | $12,651 |
(1.03) | $9.68 | (6.40%) | 1.81% | 1.60% (f) | (0.02%) | 114% | $15,310 |
|
(0.24) | $9.39 | 1.85% | 0.92% (d) | 0.54% (d) | 2.20% (d) | 2% | $18,416 |
— | $9.46 | 1.94% (e) | 0.87% | 0.55% | 2.64% | 26% | $18,473 |
— | $9.28 | 4.74% | 0.78% | 0.54% (f) | 2.74% | 60% | $8,919 |
(0.05) | $8.86 | (5.74%) | 0.96% | 0.57% (f) | 1.29% | 88% | $9,618 |
(0.69) | $9.45 | 4.61% | 0.91% | 0.60% | 3.03% | 91% | $11,631 |
(1.10) | $9.73 | (5.49%) | 0.81% | 0.60% (f) | 1.04% | 114% | $1,734 |
|
(0.25) | $9.37 | 1.92% | 0.82% (d) | 0.46% (d) | 2.19% (d) | 2% | $681 |
— | $9.44 | 1.94% (e) | 0.74% | 0.48% | 2.44% | 26% | $661 |
— | $9.26 | 4.75% | 0.68% | 0.45% | 2.85% | 60% | $56 |
(0.05) | $8.84 | (5.62%) | 0.68% | 0.42% | 1.47% | 88% | $77 |
(0.71) | $9.42 | 4.88% | 0.68% | 0.45% | 3.79% | 91% | $93 |
(1.03) | $9.69 | (7.27%) | 0.64% (d) | 0.47% (d) | 1.16% (d) | 114% | $2 |
|
(0.25) | $9.49 | 1.95% | 0.76% (d) | 0.40% (d) | 2.32% (d) | 2% | $49,105 |
— | $9.56 | 0.84% | 0.72% (d) | 0.43% (d) | 2.91% (d) | 26% | $39,152 |
|
(0.23) | $9.36 | 1.78% | 1.07% (d) | 0.71% (d) | 2.02% (d) | 2% | $48 |
— | $9.42 | 1.84% (e) | 0.99% | 0.73% | 2.32% | 26% | $46 |
— | $9.25 | 4.52% | 0.93% | 0.71% | 2.62% | 60% | $43 |
(0.05) | $8.85 | (5.87%) | 0.93% | 0.67% | 1.39% | 88% | $38 |
(0.68) | $9.45 | 4.60% | 0.91% | 0.71% | 2.32% | 91% | $40 |
(1.09) | $9.72 | (5.65%) | 0.89% | 0.72% | 0.88% | 114% | $48 |
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Financial Highlights (continued)
Year ended (except as noted) | Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Increase from payment by affiliate | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Distributions from net realized gains | Tax return of capital |
Class R |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.30 | 0.08 | 0.08 | — | 0.16 | (0.20) | — | — |
7/31/2017 | $9.17 | 0.18 | (0.06) | 0.01 | 0.13 | — | — | — |
7/31/2016 | $8.81 | 0.20 | 0.16 | — | 0.36 | — | — | — |
7/31/2015 | $9.43 | 0.08 | (0.66) | — | (0.58) | (0.04) | — | — |
7/31/2014 | $9.70 | 0.18 | 0.20 | — | 0.38 | (0.09) | (0.52) | (0.04) |
7/31/2013 | $11.36 | 0.06 | (0.66) | — | (0.60) | (0.10) | (0.96) | — |
Class T |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.41 | 0.09 | 0.07 | — | 0.16 | (0.22) | — | — |
7/31/2017 | $9.25 | 0.21 | (0.06) | 0.01 | 0.16 | — | — | — |
7/31/2016 | $8.86 | 0.21 | 0.18 | — | 0.39 | — | — | — |
7/31/2015 | $9.47 | 0.02 | (0.59) | — | (0.57) | (0.04) | — | — |
7/31/2014 | $9.74 | 0.24 | 0.16 | — | 0.40 | (0.11) | (0.52) | (0.04) |
7/31/2013 | $11.40 | 0.08 | (0.66) | — | (0.58) | (0.12) | (0.96) | — |
Notes to Financial Highlights |
(a) | In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios. |
(b) | Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. |
(c) | For the six months ended January 31, 2018 (unaudited). |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | The Fund received a payment from an affiliate. Had the Fund not received this payment, the total return would have been lower by 0.09%. |
(f) | The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%. |
(g) | Rounds to zero. |
(h) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(i) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(j) | Institutional 2 Class shares commenced operations on November 8, 2012. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(k) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
(l) | Institutional 3 Class shares commenced operations on March 1, 2017. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Total distributions to shareholders | Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b) | Net investment income (loss) ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
|
(0.20) | $9.26 | 1.69% | 1.42% (d) | 1.04% (d) | 1.72% (d) | 2% | $5,705 |
— | $9.30 | 1.42% (e) | 1.36% | 1.05% | 1.99% | 26% | $5,778 |
— | $9.17 | 4.09% | 1.28% | 1.04% (f) | 2.27% | 60% | $5,760 |
(0.04) | $8.81 | (6.20%) | 1.46% | 1.07% (f) | 0.93% | 88% | $5,272 |
(0.65) | $9.43 | 4.20% | 1.40% | 1.10% | 1.93% | 91% | $5,776 |
(1.06) | $9.70 | (5.96%) | 1.31% | 1.10% (f) | 0.54% | 114% | $4,824 |
|
(0.22) | $9.35 | 1.71% | 1.17% (d) | 0.79% (d) | 2.00% (d) | 2% | $164 |
— | $9.41 | 1.73% (e) | 1.10% | 0.80% | 2.25% | 26% | $194 |
— | $9.25 | 4.40% | 1.03% | 0.79% (f) | 2.47% | 60% | $250 |
(0.04) | $8.86 | (6.00%) | 1.22% | 0.83% (f) | 0.20% | 88% | $396 |
(0.67) | $9.47 | 4.44% | 1.16% | 0.85% | 2.59% | 91% | $76,624 |
(1.08) | $9.74 | (5.74%) | 1.06% | 0.85% (f) | 0.75% | 114% | $38,778 |
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Notes to Financial Statements
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Inflation Protected Securities Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust II (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. The Fund offers each of the share classes identified below.
Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.00% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months after purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.
Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares of the Fund were no longer offered. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed without a CDSC.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within 12 months after purchase.
Institutional Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares.
Institutional 2 Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares.
Institutional 3 Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are available to institutional and certain other investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares.
The Fund no longer accepts investments by existing investors in Class K shares. When available, Class K shares were not subject to sales charges and were made available only to existing investors in Class K shares. On March 9, 2018, Class K shares were redeemed or exchanged for Advisor Class shares of the Fund in a tax free transaction that had no impact on fees and expenses paid by the shareholders. Advisor Class shares commenced operations on March 1, 2018.
Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans and other investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus.
Class T shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 2.50% per transaction and must be purchased through financial intermediaries that, by written agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., are specifically authorized to sell Class T shares.
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques that take into account, as applicable, factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as approved independent broker-dealer quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are not readily available or not believed to be reflective of market value may also be valued based upon a bid quote from an approved independent broker-dealer. Debt securities maturing in 60 days or less are valued primarily at amortized cost value, unless this method results in a valuation that management believes does not approximate market value.
Asset- and mortgage-backed securities are generally valued by pricing services, which utilize pricing models that incorporate the securities’ cash flow and loan performance data. These models also take into account available market data, including trades, market quotations, and benchmark yield curves for identical or similar securities. Factors used to identify similar securities may include, but are not limited to, issuer, collateral type, vintage, prepayment speeds, collateral performance, credit ratings, credit enhancement and expected life. Asset-backed securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quote from an approved independent broker-dealer.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their latest net asset value.
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market based upon foreign currency exchange rates provided by a pricing service.
Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon the settlement price at the close of regular trading on their principal exchanges or, in the absence of transactions, at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices.
Swap transactions are valued through an independent pricing service or broker, or if neither is available, through an internal model based upon observable inputs.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Foreign currency transactions and translations
The values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are generally translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates determined at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and translations include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.
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For financial statement purposes, the Fund does not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statement of Operations.
Derivative instruments
The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more securities, currencies, commodities, indices, or other assets or instruments. Derivatives may be used to increase investment flexibility (including to maintain cash reserves while maintaining desired exposure to certain assets), for risk management (hedging) purposes, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligations under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell or terminate, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.
A derivative instrument may suffer a marked-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform its obligations under the contract. The Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any variation margin held by the counterparty, plus any replacement costs or related amounts. With exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is reduced counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the clearinghouse or central counterparty (CCP) provides some protection in the case of clearing member default. The clearinghouse or CCP stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, additional counterparty credit risk is failure of the clearinghouse or CCP. However, credit risk still exists in exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker’s customer account. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker’s customers (including the Fund), potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.
In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivatives contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument’s payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting), including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset or netting in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.
Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the clearinghouse or CCP for exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter derivatives. For over-the-counter derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the marked-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $250,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties of over-the-counter derivatives transactions to terminate derivatives contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund’s net asset value declines by a stated percentage over a specified time period or if the Fund fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In addition to considering counterparty credit risk, the Fund would consider terminating the derivatives contracts based on whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are over-the-counter agreements between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. The Fund utilized forward foreign currency exchange contracts to hedge the currency exposure associated with some or all of the Fund’s securities, to shift foreign currency exposure back to U.S. dollars and to generate total return through long and short positions versus the U.S. dollar. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods.
The values of forward foreign currency exchange contracts fluctuate daily with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Changes in the value of these contracts are recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation until the contract is exercised or has expired. The Fund will realize a gain or loss when the forward foreign currency exchange contract is closed or expires.
The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the prices of the Fund’s portfolio securities. The risks of forward foreign currency exchange contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar (or other foreign currencies) and the possibility that counterparties will not complete their contractual obligations, which may be in excess of the amount reflected, if any, in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Futures contracts
Futures contracts are exchange-traded and represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought and sold futures contracts to produce incremental earnings, to manage the duration and yield curve exposure of the Fund versus the benchmark and to manage exposure to movements in interest rates. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks that it may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.
Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund deposits cash or securities with the broker, known as a futures commission merchant (FCM), in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. The initial margin deposit must be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Cash deposited as initial margin is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio of Investments. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Swap contracts
Swap contracts are negotiated in the over-the-counter market and may be entered into as a bilateral contract or centrally cleared (centrally cleared swap contract). In a centrally cleared swap contract, immediately following execution of the swap contract with a broker, the swap contract is novated to a central counterparty (the CCP) and the CCP becomes the Fund’s counterparty to the centrally cleared swap contract. The Fund is required to deposit initial margin with the futures commission merchant (FCM), which pledges it through to the CCP in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on the size and risk profile of the particular swap contract. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio
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of Investments and cash deposited is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Unlike a bilateral swap contract, for centrally cleared swap contracts, the Fund has minimal credit exposure to the FCM because the CCP stands between the Fund and the relevant buyer/seller on the other side of the contract. Swap contracts are marked-to-market daily and changes in value are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation). The daily change in valuation of centrally cleared swap contracts, if any, is recorded as a receivable or payable for variation margin in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Entering into these contracts involves, to varying degrees, elements of interest, liquidity and counterparty credit risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Such risks involve the possibility that there may be unfavorable changes in interest rates, market conditions or other conditions, it may be difficult to initiate a swap transaction or liquidate a position at an advantageous time or price which may result in significant losses, and that the FCM or CCP may not fulfill its obligation under the contract.
Interest rate swap contracts
The Fund entered into interest rate swap transactions which may include inflation rate swap contracts to produce incremental earnings, to manage interest rate and market risk exposure to produce incremental earnings, to gain exposure to or protect itself from market rate changes, to synthetically add or subtract principal exposure to a market and to manage long or short exposure to an inflation index. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. An interest rate swap is an agreement between two parties where there are two flows and payments are made between the two counterparties and the payments are dependent upon changes in an interest rate, inflation rate or inflation index calculated on a nominal amount. Interest rate swaps are agreements between two parties that involve the exchange of one type of interest rate for another type of interest rate cash flow on specified dates in the future, based on a predetermined, specified notional amount. Certain interest rate swaps are considered forward-starting, whereby the accrual for the exchange of cash flows does not begin until a specified date in the future. The net cash flow for a standard interest rate swap transaction is generally the difference between a floating market interest rate versus a fixed interest rate.
Interest rate swaps are valued daily and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is recorded. Certain interest rate swaps may accrue periodic interest on a daily basis as a component of unrealized appreciation (depreciation); the Fund will realize a gain or loss upon the payment or receipt of accrued interest. The Fund will realize a gain or a loss when the interest rate swap is terminated.
Effects of derivative transactions in the financial statements
The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; and the impact of derivative transactions over the period in the Statement of Operations, including realized and unrealized gains (losses). The derivative instrument schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.
The following table is a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) at January 31, 2018:
| Asset derivatives | |
Risk exposure category | Statement of assets and liabilities location | Fair value ($) |
Foreign exchange risk | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 71,520 |
Interest rate risk | Net assets — unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | 210,386* |
Interest rate risk | Net assets — unrealized appreciation on swap contracts | 2,116,201* |
Total | | 2,398,107 |
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January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
| Liability derivatives | |
Risk exposure category | Statement of assets and liabilities location | Fair value ($) |
Foreign exchange risk | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 333,461 |
Interest rate risk | Net assets — unrealized depreciation on futures contracts | 194,224* |
Interest rate risk | Net assets — unrealized depreciation on swap contracts | 338,046* |
Total | | 865,731 |
* | Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the tables following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) in the Statement of Operations for the six months ended January 31, 2018:
Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | Forward foreign currency exchange contracts ($) | Futures contracts ($) | Swap contracts ($) | Total ($) |
Foreign exchange risk | 136,364 | — | — | 136,364 |
Interest rate risk | — | (144,398) | (11,748) | (156,146) |
Total | 136,364 | (144,398) | (11,748) | (19,782) |
|
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | Forward foreign currency exchange contracts ($) | Futures contracts ($) | Swap contracts ($) | Total ($) |
Foreign exchange risk | (200,093) | — | — | (200,093) |
Interest rate risk | — | 11,441 | 991,637 | 1,003,078 |
Total | (200,093) | 11,441 | 991,637 | 802,985 |
The following table is a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended January 31, 2018:
Derivative instrument | Average notional amounts ($)* |
Futures contracts — long | 13,666,459 |
Futures contracts — short | 9,873,613 |
Derivative instrument | Average unrealized appreciation ($)* | Average unrealized depreciation ($)* |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 225,012 | (205,571) |
Interest rate swap contracts | 1,857,756 | (388,535) |
* | Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the six months ended January 31, 2018. |
Asset- and mortgage-backed securities
The Fund may invest in asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities. The maturity dates shown represent the original maturity of the underlying obligation. Actual maturity may vary based upon prepayment activity on these obligations. All, or a portion, of the obligation may be prepaid at any time because the underlying asset may be prepaid. As a result, decreasing market interest rates could result in an increased level of prepayment. An increased prepayment rate will have the effect of shortening the maturity of the security. Unless otherwise noted, the coupon rates presented are fixed rates.
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Treasury inflation protected securities
The Fund may invest in treasury inflation protected securities (TIPS). The principal amount of TIPS is adjusted periodically and is increased for inflation or decreased for deflation based on a monthly published index. These adjustments are recorded as interest income in the Statement of Operations. Coupon payments are based on the adjusted principal at the time the interest is paid.
Offsetting of assets and liabilities
The following table presents the Fund’s gross and net amount of assets and liabilities available for offset under netting arrangements as well as any related collateral received or pledged by the Fund as of January 31, 2018:
| Barclays ($) | Goldman Sachs International ($) | HSBC ($) | JPMorgan ($) | Morgan Stanley ($) | Standard Chartered ($) | Total ($) | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | - | - | 67,130 | - | - | 4,390 | 71,520 | | |
OTC interest rate swap contracts (a) | - | 302,077 | - | 736,175 | - | - | 1,038,252 | | |
Total assets | - | 302,077 | 67,130 | 736,175 | - | 4,390 | 1,109,772 | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | |
Centrally cleared interest rate swap contracts (b) | - | - | - | - | 16,914 | - | 16,914 | | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | - | - | 122,068 | - | - | 211,393 | 333,461 | | |
OTC interest rate swap contracts (a) | 151,064 | 80,304 | - | 106,678 | - | - | 338,046 | | |
Total liabilities | 151,064 | 80,304 | 122,068 | 106,678 | 16,914 | 211,393 | 688,421 | | |
Total financial and derivative net assets | (151,064) | 221,773 | (54,938) | 629,497 | (16,914) | (207,003) | 421,351 | | |
Total collateral received (pledged) (c) | (151,064) | - | - | 540,000 | - | (207,003) | 181,933 | | |
Net amount (d) | - | 221,773 | (54,938) | 89,497 | (16,914) | - | 239,418 | | |
(a) | Over-the-Counter (OTC) swap contracts are presented at market value plus periodic payments receivable (payable), which is comprised of unrealized appreciation, unrealized depreciation, upfront payments and upfront receipts. |
(b) | Centrally cleared swaps are included within payable/receivable for variation margin on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
(c) | In some instances, the actual collateral received and/or pledged may be more than the amount shown due to overcollateralization. |
(d) | Represents the net amount due from/(to) counterparties in the event of default. |
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.
The Fund may place a debt security on non-accrual status and reduce related interest income when it becomes probable that the interest will not be collected and the amount of uncollectible interest can be reasonably estimated. A defaulted debt security is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectibility of interest is reasonably assured.
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its investment company net taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Foreign taxes
The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.
Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid each calendar quarter. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Accounting Standards Update 2017-08 Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities
In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2017-08 Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. ASU No. 2017-08 updates the accounting standards to shorten the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities, held at a premium, to be amortized to the earliest call date. The update applies to securities with explicit, noncontingent call features that are callable at fixed prices and on preset dates. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, management is evaluating the implication of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting
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services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund’s daily net assets that declines from 0.51% to 0.29% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended January 31, 2018 was 0.51% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees, who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial, are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. All amounts payable under the Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. A portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, along with other affiliated funds governed by the Board of Trustees, based on relative net assets.
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. (DST) to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of DST for services as sub-transfer agent and DST is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee for shareholder services based on the number of accounts or on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in omnibus accounts up to the lesser of the amount charged by the financial intermediary or a cap established by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Class K, Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.07%, 0.07% and 0.02%, respectively, of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class.
For the six months ended January 31, 2018, the Fund’s annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
| Effective rate (%) |
Class A | 0.17 |
Class C | 0.17 |
Institutional Class | 0.17 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.07 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.01 |
Class K | 0.07 |
Class R | 0.17 |
Class T | 0.17 |
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended January 31, 2018, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
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January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Plan administration fees
Under a Plan Administration Services Agreement with the Transfer Agent, the Fund pays an annual fee at a rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class K shares for the provision of various administrative, recordkeeping, communication and educational services.
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Under a Plan and Agreement of Distribution, the Fund pays a fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A and Class T shares, a fee at an annual rate of up to 0.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class R shares (of which up to 0.25% may be used for shareholder services) and a fee at an annual rate of up to 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares. For Class B and Class C shares, of the 1.00% fee, up to 0.75% is reimbursed for distribution expenses. As a result of all Class B shares of the Fund being redeemed or converted to Class A shares, August 4, 2017 was the last day the Fund paid a distribution and shareholder services fee for Class B shares.
The amount of distribution and shareholder services expenses incurred by the Distributor and not yet reimbursed (unreimbursed expense) was approximately $156,000 for Class C shares. This amount is based on the most recent information available as of December 31, 2017, and may be recovered from future payments under the distribution plan or CDSCs. To the extent the unreimbursed expense has been fully recovered, the distribution and/or shareholder services fee is reduced.
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended January 31, 2018, if any, are listed below:
| Amount ($) |
Class A | 5,978 |
Class C | 279 |
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:
| November 1, 2017 through November 30, 2018 | Prior to November 1, 2017 |
Class A | 0.80% | 0.80% |
Class C | 1.55 | 1.55 |
Institutional Class | 0.55 | 0.55 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.44 | 0.48 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.38 | 0.43 |
Class K | 0.69 | 0.73 |
Class R | 1.05 | 1.05 |
Class T | 0.80 | 0.80 |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. In addition to the contractual agreement, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have voluntarily agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse Fund expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described above) so that Fund level expenses (expenses directly attributable to the Fund and not to a specific share class) are waived proportionately across all share classes, but the Fund’s net operating expenses shall not exceed the contractual annual rates listed in the table above. This arrangement may be revised or discontinued at any time. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At January 31, 2018, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal tax cost ($) | Gross unrealized appreciation ($) | Gross unrealized (depreciation) ($) | Net unrealized appreciation ($) |
124,957,000 | 4,141,000 | (2,215,000) | 1,926,000 |
Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
The following capital loss carryforwards, determined at July 31, 2017, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration are required to be utilized prior to any capital losses which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, capital loss carryforwards which carry an expiration date may be more likely to expire unused.
2018 ($) | 2019 ($) | No expiration short-term ($) | No expiration long-term ($) | Total ($) |
— | — | 2,659,592 | 9,037,594 | 11,697,186 |
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $2,742,352 and $3,142,004, respectively, for the six months ended January 31, 2018, of which $1,355,342 and $0, respectively, were U.S. government securities. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Affiliated money market fund
The Fund invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds (the Affiliated MMF). The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends - affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the Affiliated MMF. The Affiliated MMF prices its shares with a floating net asset value. In addition,
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
the Board of Trustees of the Affiliated MMF may impose a fee on redemptions (sometimes referred to as a liquidity fee) or temporarily suspend redemptions (sometimes referred to as imposing a redemption gate) in the event its liquidity falls below regulatory limits.
Note 7. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by Citibank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended January 31, 2018.
Note 8. Significant risks
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that the value of debt securities in the Fund’s portfolio may decline because the issuer may default and fail to pay interest or repay principal when due. Rating agencies assign credit ratings to debt securities to indicate their credit risk. Lower rated or unrated debt securities held by the Fund may present increased credit risk as compared to higher-rated debt securities.
Derivatives risk
Losses involving derivative instruments may be substantial, because a relatively small price movement in the underlying security(ies), commodity, currency or index or other instrument or asset may result in a substantial loss for the Fund. In addition to the potential for increased losses, the use of derivative instruments may lead to increased volatility within the Fund. Derivatives will typically increase the Fund’s exposure to principal risks to which it is otherwise exposed, and may expose the Fund to additional risks, including correlation risk, counterparty risk, hedging risk, leverage risk and liquidity risk.
Inflation protected securities risk
Inflation-protected debt securities tend to react to changes in real interest rates (i.e., nominal interest rates minus the expected impact of inflation). In general, the price of such securities falls when real interest rates rise, and rises when real interest rates fall. Interest payments on these securities will vary and may be more volatile than interest paid on ordinary bonds. In periods of deflation, the Fund may have no income at all from such investments.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk of losses attributable to changes in interest rates. In general, if prevailing interest rates rise, the values of debt securities tend to fall, and if interest rates fall, the values of debt securities tend to rise. Actions by governments and central banking authorities can result in increases in interest rates. Increasing interest rates may negatively affect the value of debt securities held by the Fund, resulting in a negative impact on the Fund’s performance and net asset value per share. In general, the longer the maturity or duration of a debt security, the greater its sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk associated with a lack of marketability of investments which may make it difficult to sell the investment at a desirable time or price. Changing regulatory, market or other conditions or environments (for example, the interest rate or credit environments) may adversely affect the liquidity of the Fund’s investments. The Fund may have to accept a lower selling price for the holding, sell other investments, or forego another, more appealing investment opportunity.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Generally, the less liquid the market at the time the Fund sells a portfolio investment, the greater the risk of loss or decline of value to the Fund. A less liquid market can lead to an increase in Fund redemptions, which may negatively impact Fund performance and net asset value per share, including, for example, if the Fund is forced to sell securities in a down market.
Shareholder concentration risk
At January 31, 2018, affiliated shareholders of record owned 77.7% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Note 9. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 10. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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The Fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
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Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to
investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies. All rights reserved. Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., 225 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110-2804
© 2018 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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SemiAnnual Report
January 31, 2018
Columbia Global Opportunities Fund
Not FDIC Insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
The current outlook for financial markets is clouded by two primary concerns: the high valuation of equities and the direction of interest rates. Following the U.S. presidential election, U.S. equities rallied based on the assumption that the new administration’s policies would stimulate growth quickly. Unfortunately it’s unclear whether those measures will get passed, much less passed quickly. In fixed income, uncertainty stems from the possibility that interest rates won’t rise as rapidly as expected if the administration’s proposed growth policies are not implemented.
Given this uncertainty, investors value a consistent approach more than ever. Investors want strong, repeatable risk-adjusted returns. Consistency — not surprises. As a leading global asset manager, we believe our consistent, collaborative investment approach enables us to deliver the dependable experience your portfolio demands. So, how do we strive to deliver a consistent investment experience?
Better insights
Your portfolio benefits from the investment insights uncovered by our talented investment teams around the world.
Better decisions
Our collaborative, interactive environment enables our investment teams to construct portfolios that take advantage of the best investment ideas.
Better outcomes
We aim to deliver a consistent experience, which means fewer surprises, dependable insights, and products designed to do the thing you want.
Whether you’re trying to save money to help your children go to college or for your own retirement, it’s the consistency of the return that is most essential. People who chase higher returns are usually also the first to sell when that investment goes through a bad patch. We try to combat this behavioral tendency by offering strategies that aim for a more consistent return. Our goal is for investors to panic less during periods of volatility, which can have a significant effect on their long-term results.
Nothing is more important to us than making sure those who have entrusted us to protect and grow their assets can do what matters most to them: build a nest egg, leave a legacy, and live confidently — now and throughout retirement. It’s why our talented professionals around the world work together to uncover uncommon opportunities and why our process encourages challenge and debate around our most compelling ideas to ensure better informed investment decisions, which hopefully lead to better outcomes for you.
Your success is our priority. Talk to your financial advisor about how working with Columbia Threadneedle Investments may help you position your portfolio for consistent, sustainable outcomes, no matter the market conditions.
Sincerely,
Christopher O. Petersen
President, Columbia Funds
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about a fund, visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2018 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
Investment objective
Columbia Global Opportunities Fund (the Fund) seeks to provide shareholders maximum total return through a combination of growth of capital and current income.
Portfolio management
Jeffrey Knight, CFA
Lead Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2013
Anwiti Bahuguna, Ph.D.
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2010
Dan Boncarosky, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since January 2017
Joshua Kutin, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since January 2017
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended January 31, 2018) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A | Excluding sales charges | 01/23/85 | 9.85 | 20.73 | 6.98 | 4.96 |
| Including sales charges | | 3.56 | 13.80 | 5.72 | 4.34 |
Advisor Class* | 11/08/12 | 10.02 | 21.04 | 7.21 | 5.08 |
Class C | Excluding sales charges | 06/26/00 | 9.47 | 19.86 | 6.20 | 4.18 |
| Including sales charges | | 8.47 | 18.86 | 6.20 | 4.18 |
Institutional Class* | 09/27/10 | 10.05 | 21.10 | 7.25 | 5.16 |
Institutional 2 Class* | 11/08/12 | 10.07 | 21.16 | 7.36 | 5.15 |
Institutional 3 Class* | 03/01/17 | 10.04 | 21.09 | 7.05 | 4.99 |
Class K | 03/20/95 | 9.89 | 20.72 | 7.09 | 5.09 |
Class R | 12/11/06 | 9.79 | 20.46 | 6.69 | 4.69 |
Class T* | Excluding sales charges | 06/25/14 | 9.90 | 20.73 | 6.93 | 4.93 |
| Including sales charges | | 7.16 | 17.73 | 6.40 | 4.67 |
Blended Benchmark | | 8.18 | 16.98 | 6.20 | 4.98 |
Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Index | | 2.36 | 7.46 | 1.22 | 2.93 |
MSCI ACWI All Cap Index (Net) | | 14.23 | 27.21 | 11.16 | 6.45 |
Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. Returns for Class T shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 2.50% per transaction. The Fund’s other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Effective November 1, 2017, Class R4, Class R5, Class Y and Class Z shares were renamed Advisor Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class and Institutional Class shares, respectively. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com or calling 800.345.6611.
* | The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information. |
The Fund’s performance prior to December 14, 2012 reflects returns achieved pursuant to different principal investment strategies.
The Blended Benchmark consists of 50% MSCI ACWI All Cap Index (Net) and 50% Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Index.
The MSCI ACWI All Cap Index (Net) captures large-, mid-, small- and micro-cap representation across 24 developed markets countries and large-, mid- and small-cap representation across 21 emerging markets countries.
The Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the global investment-grade fixed-rate debt markets.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes (except the MSCI ACWI All Cap Index (Net), which reflects reinvested dividends net of withholding taxes) or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Fund at a Glance (continued)
(Unaudited)
Top 10 holdings (%) (at January 31, 2018) |
Columbia Commodity Strategy Fund, Institutional 3 Class (United States) | 6.3 |
Sweden Government Bond 05/12/2028 0.750% (Sweden) | 2.1 |
Columbia Diversified Absolute Return Fund, Institutional 3 Class (United States) | 2.1 |
Columbia Mortgage Opportunities Fund, Institutional 3 Class (United States) | 2.0 |
Apple, Inc. (United States) | 1.5 |
Microsoft Corp. (United States) | 1.4 |
Netherlands Government Bond 07/15/2027 0.750% (Netherlands) | 1.4 |
Amazon.com, Inc. (United States) | 1.2 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (United States) | 1.2 |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B (United States) | 1.2 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Money Market Funds).
For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled “Portfolio of Investments.”
Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.
Equity sector breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2018) |
Consumer Discretionary | 12.5 |
Consumer Staples | 8.6 |
Energy | 5.9 |
Financials | 20.4 |
Health Care | 10.5 |
Industrials | 11.0 |
Information Technology | 20.3 |
Materials | 4.9 |
Real Estate | 2.6 |
Telecommunication Services | 1.8 |
Utilities | 1.5 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Country breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2018) |
Argentina | 0.2 |
Australia | 0.4 |
Belgium | 0.4 |
Bermuda | 0.0 (a) |
Brazil | 0.4 |
Canada | 1.0 |
Cayman Islands | 0.2 |
China | 3.0 |
Cyprus | 0.1 |
Denmark | 0.7 |
Finland | 0.5 |
France | 3.1 |
Germany | 0.7 |
Hong Kong | 0.4 |
India | 0.9 |
Indonesia | 0.3 |
Ireland | 0.8 |
Israel | 0.6 |
Italy | 0.8 |
Japan | 8.3 |
Malta | 0.0 (a) |
Mexico | 0.1 |
Netherlands | 2.3 |
Norway | 0.4 |
Peru | 0.1 |
Philippines | 0.1 |
Poland | 0.1 |
Portugal | 0.0 (a) |
Puerto Rico | 0.0 (a) |
Russian Federation | 0.8 |
Singapore | 1.0 |
South Africa | 0.5 |
South Korea | 1.6 |
Spain | 1.3 |
Sweden | 2.3 |
Switzerland | 1.1 |
Taiwan | 0.6 |
Thailand | 0.5 |
United Kingdom | 4.3 |
United States(b) | 60.1 |
Virgin Islands | 0.0 (a) |
Total | 100.0 |
(a) | Rounds to zero. |
(b) | Includes investments in Money Market Funds. |
Country breakdown is based primarily on issuer’s place of organization/incorporation. Percentages indicated are based upon total investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
The Fund may use place of organization/incorporation or other factors in determining whether an issuer is domestic (U.S.) or foreign for purposes of its investment policies. At January 31, 2018, the Fund invested at least 40% of its net assets in foreign companies in accordance with its principal investment strategy.
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Fund at a Glance (continued)
(Unaudited)
Market exposure through derivatives investments (% of notional exposure) (at January 31, 2018)(a) |
| Long | Short | Net |
Fixed Income Derivative Contracts | 94.8 | (29.0) | 65.8 |
Equity Derivative Contracts | 12.9 | (29.5) | (16.6) |
Foreign Currency Derivative Contracts | 65.8 | (15.0) | 50.8 |
Total Notional Market Value of Derivative Contracts | 173.5 | (73.5) | 100.0 |
(a) The Fund has market exposure (long and/or short) to fixed income, equity and foreign currency through its investments in derivatives. The notional exposure of a financial instrument is the nominal or face amount that is used to calculate payments made on that instrument and/or changes in value for the instrument. The notional exposure is a hypothetical underlying quantity upon which payment obligations are computed. Notional exposures provide a gauge for how the Fund may behave given changes in individual markets. For a description of the Fund’s investments in derivatives, see Investments in derivatives following the Portfolio of Investments, and Note 2 to the Notes to Financial Statements.
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
August 1, 2017 — January 31, 2018 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | Account value at the end of the period ($) | Expenses paid during the period ($) | Fund’s annualized expense ratio (%) |
| Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual |
Class A | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,098.50 | 1,019.61 | 5.87 | 5.65 | 1.11 |
Advisor Class (formerly Class R4) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,100.20 | 1,020.87 | 4.55 | 4.38 | 0.86 |
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,094.70 | 1,015.83 | 9.82 | 9.45 | 1.86 |
Institutional Class (formerly Class Z) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,100.50 | 1,020.87 | 4.55 | 4.38 | 0.86 |
Institutional 2 Class (formerly Class R5) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,100.70 | 1,021.07 | 4.34 | 4.18 | 0.82 |
Institutional 3 Class (formerly Class Y) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,100.40 | 1,021.12 | 4.29 | 4.13 | 0.81 |
Class K | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,098.90 | 1,019.86 | 5.61 | 5.40 | 1.06 |
Class R | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,097.90 | 1,018.35 | 7.19 | 6.92 | 1.36 |
Class T | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,099.00 | 1,019.41 | 6.08 | 5.85 | 1.15 |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
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Portfolio of Investments
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Alternative Strategies Funds 6.9% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
United States 6.9% |
Columbia Commodity Strategy Fund, Institutional 3 Class(a) | 5,717,081 | 33,559,265 |
Columbia Diversified Absolute Return Fund, Institutional 3 Class(a),(b) | 1,128,306 | 10,978,421 |
Total | 44,537,686 |
Total Alternative Strategies Funds (Cost $42,497,944) | 44,537,686 |
|
Common Stocks 62.8% |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Argentina 0.2% |
Banco Macro SA, ADR | 11,680 | 1,267,747 |
Loma Negra Cia Industrial Argentina SA, ADR(b) | 12,369 | 293,888 |
Total | 1,561,635 |
Australia 0.4% |
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. | 270,109 | 1,072,662 |
Macquarie Group Ltd. | 21,515 | 1,785,252 |
Total | 2,857,914 |
Belgium 0.1% |
Ablynx NV(b) | 14,905 | 811,272 |
Bermuda 0.0% |
Third Point Reinsurance Ltd.(b) | 1,000 | 14,250 |
Brazil 0.5% |
B3 SA - Brasil Bolsa Balcao | 35,600 | 291,415 |
BB Seguridade Participacoes SA | 23,900 | 233,374 |
Fleury SA | 73,200 | 689,265 |
Itaú Unibanco Holding SA, ADR | 63,385 | 1,039,514 |
Petroleo Brasileiro SA, ADR(b) | 50,953 | 680,732 |
Total | 2,934,300 |
Canada 1.0% |
Cott Corp. | 116,753 | 1,947,782 |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. | 19,421 | 289,578 |
Parex Resources(b) | 27,624 | 412,563 |
Suncor Energy, Inc. | 79,087 | 2,866,904 |
Ultra Petroleum Corp.(b) | 15,800 | 110,284 |
Yamana Gold, Inc. | 317,836 | 1,093,356 |
Total | 6,720,467 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Cayman Islands 0.2% |
Pagseguro Digital Ltd., Class A(b) | 34,691 | 969,267 |
Sogou, Inc., ADR(b) | 21,374 | 219,725 |
Sunny Optical Technology Group Co., Ltd. | 22,900 | 315,647 |
Total | 1,504,639 |
China 3.0% |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., ADR(b) | 19,585 | 4,001,020 |
Baidu, Inc., ADR(b) | 1,685 | 416,060 |
China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd., Class H | 167,000 | 815,349 |
CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. | 122,000 | 270,262 |
Ctrip.com International Ltd., ADR(b) | 6,385 | 298,690 |
Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., Class A | 40,285 | 254,981 |
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Class H | 1,029,000 | 969,285 |
Midea Group Co., Ltd., Class A | 44,000 | 418,035 |
NetEase, Inc., ADR | 1,823 | 583,652 |
New Oriental Education & Technology Group, Inc., ADR | 8,899 | 819,509 |
Nexteer Automotive Group Ltd. | 204,000 | 434,382 |
Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class H | 104,500 | 1,230,800 |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | 81,900 | 4,839,262 |
WH Group Ltd. | 2,006,500 | 2,480,844 |
Wuliangye Yibin Co., Ltd. | 95,300 | 1,278,200 |
Wuxi Biologics Cayman, Inc.(b) | 40,500 | 278,332 |
Total | 19,388,663 |
Cyprus 0.1% |
TCS Group Holding PLC, GDR(c) | 19,188 | 418,298 |
Denmark 0.7% |
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B | 48,846 | 2,716,700 |
Royal UNIBREW A/S | 27,081 | 1,645,325 |
Total | 4,362,025 |
Finland 0.5% |
UPM-Kymmene OYJ | 88,601 | 2,985,469 |
France 2.4% |
Aperam SA | 22,642 | 1,346,525 |
AXA SA | 102,252 | 3,363,565 |
BNP Paribas SA | 31,408 | 2,597,040 |
Capgemini SE | 19,193 | 2,548,518 |
Casino Guichard Perrachon SA | 23,636 | 1,381,869 |
DBV Technologies SA ADR(b) | 6,192 | 143,407 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Sanofi | 24,569 | 2,169,418 |
VINCI SA | 19,023 | 2,054,766 |
Total | 15,605,108 |
Germany 0.7% |
Allianz SE, Registered Shares | 4,279 | 1,081,112 |
Continental AG | 4,213 | 1,264,248 |
Covestro AG | 19,373 | 2,226,784 |
Total | 4,572,144 |
Hong Kong 0.4% |
AIA Group Ltd. | 106,200 | 907,108 |
Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. | 34,000 | 299,944 |
Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd. | 164,500 | 1,095,594 |
Total | 2,302,646 |
India 0.9% |
AU Small Finance Bank Ltd.(b) | 10,409 | 107,447 |
Bajaj Finance Ltd. | 7,824 | 205,914 |
Bharat Petroleum Corp., Ltd. | 43,445 | 336,269 |
Ceat Ltd. | 20,633 | 590,682 |
Eicher Motors Ltd. | 2,371 | 1,002,609 |
HDFC Bank Ltd., ADR | 4,201 | 456,187 |
HDFC Standard Life Insurance Co., Ltd. | 54,000 | 362,526 |
Indraprastha Gas Ltd. | 104,530 | 500,366 |
Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. | 13,536 | 273,620 |
Natco Pharma Ltd. | 18,298 | 272,411 |
Tejas Networks Ltd.(b) | 102,691 | 610,990 |
UPL Ltd. | 104,038 | 1,228,417 |
Total | 5,947,438 |
Indonesia 0.3% |
PT Ace Hardware Indonesia Tbk | 3,154,700 | 318,097 |
PT Bank Central Asia Tbk | 345,000 | 585,735 |
PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk | 3,371,000 | 931,598 |
PT Pakuwon Jati Tbk | 6,725,200 | 355,924 |
Total | 2,191,354 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Ireland 0.8% |
Amarin Corp. PLC, ADR(b) | 37,937 | 142,264 |
Ingersoll-Rand PLC | 31,525 | 2,983,211 |
Shire PLC | 21,113 | 997,494 |
Smurfit Kappa Group PLC | 21,989 | 771,510 |
Total | 4,894,479 |
Israel 0.7% |
Bank Hapoalim BM | 298,090 | 2,231,611 |
Bezeq Israeli Telecommunication Corp., Ltd. (The) | 1,146,079 | 1,891,949 |
Caesarstone Ltd.(b) | 4,200 | 89,040 |
Total | 4,212,600 |
Italy 0.1% |
Esprinet SpA | 126,312 | 693,156 |
Japan 6.5% |
Amano Corp. | 49,800 | 1,353,447 |
BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. | 35,200 | 1,116,439 |
Benefit One, Inc. | 71,600 | 1,809,156 |
CYBERDYNE, Inc.(b) | 18,100 | 313,704 |
Digital Arts, Inc. | 29,900 | 1,112,461 |
Elecom Co., Ltd. | 40,000 | 955,388 |
Hitachi Capital Corp. | 46,100 | 1,273,225 |
Hoya Corp. | 18,900 | 970,761 |
Invincible Investment Corp. | 2,908 | 1,348,153 |
ITOCHU Corp. | 135,600 | 2,668,160 |
Katitas Co., Ltd.(b) | 27,000 | 784,007 |
Keyence Corp. | 1,400 | 855,550 |
Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | 13,500 | 953,614 |
Matsumotokiyoshi Holdings Co., Ltd. | 53,000 | 2,177,604 |
Miraca Holdings, Inc. | 34,000 | 1,553,025 |
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. | 114,400 | 865,021 |
Nihon M&A Center, Inc. | 40,500 | 2,416,593 |
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. | 50,100 | 2,399,023 |
ORIX Corp. | 121,500 | 2,275,899 |
Shinmaywa Industries Ltd. | 206,500 | 1,986,687 |
SoftBank Group Corp. | 23,900 | 1,985,801 |
Sony Corp. | 37,400 | 1,793,744 |
Starts Corp., Inc. | 38,100 | 1,063,438 |
Subaru Corp. | 29,100 | 969,277 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. | 52,200 | 2,350,877 |
Takuma Co., Ltd. | 155,100 | 2,107,587 |
Toyota Motor Corp. | 17,200 | 1,185,035 |
Trancom Co., Ltd. | 19,400 | 1,445,078 |
Total | 42,088,754 |
Malta 0.0% |
BGP Holdings PLC(b),(d),(e) | 581,000 | 1 |
Mexico 0.1% |
GMexico Transportes SAB de CV(b) | 147,700 | 267,279 |
Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV, Class O | 54,900 | 351,610 |
Total | 618,889 |
Netherlands 1.2% |
ASR Nederland NV | 42,994 | 1,878,947 |
ING Groep NV | 98,376 | 1,933,456 |
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV | 98,456 | 2,196,617 |
Philips Lighting NV | 37,047 | 1,458,063 |
Total | 7,467,083 |
Norway 0.3% |
BW LPG Ltd.(b) | 312,957 | 1,482,597 |
Kongsberg Automotive ASA(b) | 472,006 | 609,838 |
Total | 2,092,435 |
Peru 0.1% |
Credicorp Ltd. | 1,892 | 438,244 |
Philippines 0.1% |
Security Bank Corp. | 83,080 | 398,109 |
Poland 0.1% |
KRUK SA | 8,334 | 572,972 |
Portugal 0.0% |
Banco Espirito Santo SA, Registered Shares(b),(d),(e) | 641,287 | 23,886 |
Puerto Rico 0.0% |
EVERTEC, Inc. | 2,125 | 33,256 |
Russian Federation 0.8% |
Detsky Mir PJSC | 171,772 | 282,655 |
Mail.ru Group Ltd., GDR(b),(c) | 11,241 | 368,705 |
Novolipetsk Steel PJSC, GDR | 12,098 | 316,967 |
Sberbank of Russia PJSC, ADR | 141,138 | 2,843,931 |
X5 Retail Group NV GDR, Registered Shares(b) | 17,736 | 679,998 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Yandex NV, Class A(b) | 23,959 | 927,932 |
Total | 5,420,188 |
Singapore 1.0% |
Broadcom Ltd. | 17,450 | 4,328,123 |
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | 103,600 | 2,079,367 |
Total | 6,407,490 |
South Africa 0.5% |
AVI Ltd. | 68,176 | 618,497 |
FirstRand Ltd. | 62,161 | 348,947 |
Naspers Ltd., Class N | 7,903 | 2,256,557 |
Total | 3,224,001 |
South Korea 1.6% |
GS Home Shopping, Inc. | 3,511 | 729,553 |
Hyundai Home Shopping Network Corp.(b) | 7,999 | 894,273 |
KB Financial Group, Inc. | 12,947 | 814,210 |
NAVER Corp. | 660 | 562,195 |
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 2,000 | 4,674,657 |
Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. | 1,882 | 346,920 |
SK Hynix, Inc. | 15,220 | 1,044,774 |
Youngone Corp. | 50,457 | 1,507,307 |
Total | 10,573,889 |
Spain 1.0% |
ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA | 63,356 | 2,537,559 |
Endesa SA | 81,743 | 1,836,933 |
Tecnicas Reunidas SA | 56,292 | 1,917,763 |
Total | 6,292,255 |
Sweden 0.6% |
Granges AB | 159,417 | 1,677,136 |
Hemfosa Fastigheter AB | 148,520 | 2,039,349 |
Total | 3,716,485 |
Switzerland 1.1% |
Autoneum Holding AG | 6,437 | 2,128,723 |
Nestlé SA, Registered Shares | 20,235 | 1,748,373 |
Novartis AG, Registered Shares | 13,372 | 1,209,694 |
Roche Holding AG, Genusschein Shares | 8,918 | 2,198,480 |
Total | 7,285,270 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
8 | Columbia Global Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report 2018 |
Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Taiwan 0.6% |
Cathay Financial Holding Co., Ltd. | 218,000 | 407,678 |
eMemory Technology, Inc. | 15,000 | 213,382 |
MediaTek, Inc. | 31,000 | 317,198 |
Silergy Corp. | 12,000 | 256,095 |
Taiwan Paiho., Ltd. | 66,000 | 227,582 |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | 215,530 | 1,883,583 |
Voltronic Power Technology Corp. | 16,900 | 299,782 |
Total | 3,605,300 |
Thailand 0.5% |
Mega Lifesciences PCL, Foreign Registered Shares | 239,300 | 355,283 |
Muangthai Leasing PCL, Foreign Registered Shares | 579,900 | 790,255 |
PTG Energy PCL, Foreign Registered Shares | 365,386 | 249,526 |
PTT PCL, Foreign Registered Shares | 89,000 | 1,397,356 |
Siam Commercial Bank PCL (The), Foreign Registered Shares | 134,800 | 676,821 |
Total | 3,469,241 |
United Kingdom 3.8% |
Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC | 193,284 | 1,387,265 |
DCC PLC | 21,514 | 2,261,979 |
Greene King PLC | 183,442 | 1,359,601 |
GW Pharmaceuticals PLC, ADR(b) | 1,943 | 268,386 |
HSBC Holdings PLC | 98,292 | 1,048,234 |
Inchcape PLC | 153,341 | 1,577,390 |
Intermediate Capital Group PLC(f),(g) | 0 | 0 |
John Wood Group PLC | 231,600 | 2,130,207 |
Legal & General Group PLC | 680,132 | 2,613,144 |
Liberty Global PLC, Class C(b) | 56,264 | 2,012,001 |
Nightstar Therapeutics PLC, ADR(b) | 18,068 | 257,108 |
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC | 10,553 | 1,019,339 |
Rowan Companies PLC, Class A(b) | 9,700 | 142,784 |
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class B | 144,772 | 5,130,639 |
Tullett Prebon PLC, Registered Shares | 305,697 | 2,300,432 |
Vodafone Group PLC | 201,057 | 641,167 |
Total | 24,149,676 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
United States 29.9% |
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b) | 7,980 | 238,682 |
ACCO Brands Corp.(b) | 9,600 | 113,760 |
Adtalem Global Education, Inc.(b) | 3,500 | 161,000 |
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b) | 4,983 | 273,318 |
AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. | 1,700 | 29,648 |
Alamo Group, Inc. | 1,200 | 138,036 |
Alder Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.(b) | 6,767 | 95,753 |
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b) | 15,460 | 1,844,687 |
Allete, Inc. | 1,300 | 94,172 |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A(b) | 2,244 | 2,652,902 |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C(b) | 4,050 | 4,738,257 |
Amazon.com, Inc.(b) | 4,434 | 6,433,246 |
American Electric Power Co., Inc. | 45,987 | 3,162,986 |
American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. | 4,600 | 151,800 |
American Tower Corp. | 16,105 | 2,378,708 |
Amkor Technology, Inc.(b) | 12,210 | 122,833 |
Analogic Corp. | 1,660 | 137,614 |
Angiodynamics, Inc.(b) | 5,100 | 88,791 |
Anixter International, Inc.(b) | 1,300 | 108,810 |
Apple, Inc. | 48,092 | 8,052,044 |
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. | 2,340 | 172,575 |
ArcBest Corp. | 4,040 | 143,622 |
Archrock, Inc. | 10,300 | 95,790 |
Arlington Asset Investment Corp., Class A | 1,365 | 14,333 |
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. | 4,200 | 98,322 |
Ascent Resources, Class B(b),(d),(e) | 195,286 | 43,744 |
Aspen Technology, Inc.(b) | 2,625 | 203,306 |
Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc.(b) | 2,500 | 94,500 |
Atkore International Group, Inc.(b) | 5,000 | 116,900 |
ATN International, Inc. | 200 | 11,872 |
BancFirst Corp. | 325 | 18,119 |
Bancorp, Inc. (The)(b) | 1,700 | 17,969 |
BancorpSouth Bank | 800 | 26,840 |
Banner Corp. | 725 | 39,397 |
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.(b) | 2,500 | 151,250 |
Benchmark Electronics, Inc.(b) | 4,300 | 124,485 |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(b) | 28,827 | 6,179,932 |
Biogen, Inc.(b) | 4,598 | 1,599,230 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
Columbia Global Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report 2018
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.(b) | 11,148 | 1,005,884 |
BlackRock, Inc. | 6,533 | 3,670,239 |
Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. | 2,850 | 62,786 |
bluebird bio, Inc.(b) | 1,379 | 282,557 |
Blueprint Medicines Corp.(b) | 800 | 62,920 |
Boingo Wireless, Inc.(b) | 5,200 | 126,100 |
Boise Cascade Co. | 3,300 | 146,685 |
Booz Allen Hamilton Holdings Corp. | 44,781 | 1,754,520 |
Boston Beer Co., Inc. (The), Class A(b) | 550 | 104,418 |
Brady Corp., Class A | 875 | 33,469 |
Briggs & Stratton Corp. | 1,800 | 43,524 |
Brinker International, Inc. | 700 | 25,438 |
Buckle, Inc. (The) | 1,300 | 26,065 |
CACI International, Inc., Class A(b) | 400 | 56,220 |
CalAmp Corp.(b) | 2,550 | 62,424 |
CareTrust REIT, Inc. | 2,200 | 34,958 |
Cathay General Bancorp | 3,600 | 157,464 |
Celgene Corp.(b) | 14,598 | 1,476,734 |
Central Garden & Pet Co., Class A(b) | 1,900 | 71,668 |
Central Pacific Financial Corp. | 1,585 | 46,868 |
Chesapeake Utilities Corp. | 1,460 | 107,310 |
Cirrus Logic, Inc.(b) | 2,600 | 128,882 |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 114,297 | 4,747,897 |
Citigroup, Inc. | 46,387 | 3,640,452 |
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | 70,729 | 3,246,461 |
Clovis Oncology, Inc.(b) | 750 | 45,375 |
CNO Financial Group, Inc. | 6,300 | 154,917 |
CoBiz Financial, Inc. | 800 | 16,048 |
Cohen & Steers, Inc. | 2,200 | 89,694 |
Coherus Biosciences, Inc.(b) | 1,285 | 12,979 |
Comcast Corp., Class A | 89,015 | 3,785,808 |
Comfort Systems U.S.A., Inc. | 1,100 | 46,860 |
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. | 5,700 | 123,291 |
CONMED Corp. | 400 | 23,112 |
Continental Building Product(b) | 5,145 | 146,375 |
Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.(b) | 6,700 | 154,200 |
CorEnergy Infrastructure Trust, Inc. | 3,418 | 131,012 |
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. | 730 | 128,830 |
CSG Systems International, Inc. | 1,600 | 72,272 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Cummins, Inc. | 12,051 | 2,265,588 |
Curtiss-Wright Corp. | 1,550 | 202,523 |
Customers Bancorp, Inc.(b) | 3,990 | 122,293 |
CVR Energy, Inc. | 1,200 | 42,948 |
Dana, Inc. | 2,475 | 81,650 |
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc.(b) | 450 | 21,150 |
Dean Foods Co. | 1,885 | 19,547 |
Deckers Outdoor Corp.(b) | 1,970 | 168,849 |
DiamondRock Hospitality Co. | 8,500 | 99,960 |
Diodes, Inc.(b) | 4,565 | 128,687 |
Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc.(b) | 5,850 | 157,891 |
DISH Network Corp., Class A(b) | 29,039 | 1,361,929 |
Dorman Products, Inc.(b) | 2,000 | 150,880 |
Dynavax Technologies Corp.(b) | 2,980 | 47,978 |
Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b) | 260 | 15,540 |
Eastman Chemical Co. | 25,203 | 2,499,634 |
El Paso Electric Co. | 1,000 | 52,200 |
Electronic Arts, Inc.(b) | 15,589 | 1,979,179 |
EMCOR Group, Inc. | 2,200 | 178,816 |
EnPro Industries, Inc. | 500 | 43,995 |
Enterprise Financial Services Corp. | 950 | 46,218 |
Entravision Communications Corp., Class A | 16,200 | 112,590 |
EOG Resources, Inc. | 32,652 | 3,754,980 |
ePlus, Inc.(b) | 900 | 69,480 |
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. | 25,439 | 2,195,894 |
Essendant, Inc. | 9,000 | 81,450 |
Essent Group Ltd.(b) | 3,750 | 174,450 |
Everest Re Group Ltd. | 8,839 | 2,031,202 |
Exterran Corp.(b) | 4,300 | 124,184 |
Facebook, Inc., Class A(b) | 28,759 | 5,374,770 |
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. | 1,700 | 136,425 |
Ferro Corp.(b) | 600 | 14,112 |
Finish Line, Inc., Class A (The) | 9,100 | 103,103 |
First Citizens BancShares Inc., Class A | 375 | 159,529 |
First Financial Bancorp | 4,800 | 136,800 |
First Merchants Corp. | 2,800 | 120,848 |
Flagstar Bancorp, Inc.(b) | 3,550 | 132,237 |
Flex Pharma, Inc.(b) | 37,525 | 154,978 |
Formfactor, Inc.(b) | 7,800 | 111,930 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
10 | Columbia Global Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report 2018 |
Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Forward Air Corp. | 1,075 | 65,263 |
Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. | 900 | 21,240 |
Gannett Co., Inc. | 12,300 | 145,140 |
Generac Holdings, Inc.(b) | 3,125 | 152,906 |
General Mills, Inc. | 30,384 | 1,777,160 |
General Motors Co. | 58,307 | 2,472,800 |
Getty Realty Corp. | 500 | 13,120 |
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.(b) | 625 | 36,188 |
Global Brass & Copper Holdings, Inc. | 3,935 | 126,510 |
Gray Television, Inc.(b) | 3,700 | 60,495 |
Green Dot Corp., Class A(b) | 2,300 | 140,898 |
Greif, Inc., Class A | 1,650 | 97,548 |
Haemonetics Corp.(b) | 2,200 | 142,230 |
Hancock Holding Co. | 3,200 | 171,840 |
Harsco Corp.(b) | 6,100 | 109,190 |
Health Insurance Innovations, Inc., Class A(b) | 3,200 | 83,040 |
Heritage Financial Corp. | 2,500 | 77,000 |
HFF, Inc., Class A | 1,050 | 51,671 |
Hibbett Sports, Inc.(b) | 3,900 | 88,140 |
Hillenbrand, Inc. | 3,200 | 141,760 |
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | 18,801 | 3,777,121 |
Honeywell International, Inc. | 22,021 | 3,516,093 |
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. | 2,500 | 119,250 |
Humana, Inc. | 10,863 | 3,061,519 |
IDACORP, Inc. | 200 | 17,256 |
Immunomedics, Inc.(b) | 4,800 | 80,016 |
Imperva, Inc.(b) | 3,100 | 135,625 |
Ingles Markets, Inc., Class A | 1,100 | 36,960 |
Innospec, Inc. | 1,875 | 134,625 |
Insmed, Inc.(b) | 17,163 | 436,627 |
Integer Holdings Corp.(b) | 2,700 | 135,405 |
International Bancshares Corp. | 2,635 | 109,352 |
International Paper Co. | 48,312 | 3,036,892 |
Invesco Ltd. | 66,501 | 2,402,681 |
Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. | 7,400 | 120,176 |
j2 Global, Inc. | 1,870 | 149,581 |
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. | 1,600 | 100,192 |
Johnson & Johnson | 41,741 | 5,768,189 |
Jounce Therapeutics, Inc.(b) | 2,620 | 63,352 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 53,654 | 6,206,158 |
Kadant, Inc. | 1,050 | 105,262 |
KBR, Inc. | 3,500 | 71,190 |
KEMET Corp.(b) | 4,100 | 83,476 |
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.(b) | 7,440 | 34,447 |
Kindred Healthcare, Inc. | 2,700 | 24,840 |
Korn/Ferry International | 1,000 | 44,560 |
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. | 4,500 | 123,525 |
L3 Technologies, Inc. | 14,241 | 3,025,643 |
Lannett Co., Inc.(b) | 5,500 | 111,925 |
Lantheus Holdings, Inc.(b) | 5,990 | 137,770 |
La-Z-Boy, Inc. | 4,250 | 128,137 |
Lexington Realty Trust | 7,100 | 64,042 |
Louisiana-Pacific Corp.(b) | 5,700 | 168,777 |
Loxo Oncology, Inc.(b) | 725 | 73,566 |
Luxoft Holding, Inc.(b) | 4,183 | 240,732 |
Masimo Corp.(b) | 1,745 | 164,449 |
MasterCard, Inc., Class A | 23,915 | 4,041,635 |
Materion Corp. | 2,685 | 133,444 |
MAXIMUS, Inc. | 2,400 | 163,632 |
McDermott International, Inc.(b) | 13,500 | 118,530 |
MDC Holdings, Inc. | 1,000 | 33,710 |
Methode Electronics, Inc. | 1,250 | 51,063 |
MGIC Investment Corp.(b) | 12,585 | 186,510 |
Microsoft Corp. | 80,100 | 7,610,301 |
Molina Healthcare, Inc.(b) | 1,966 | 179,614 |
Moog, Inc., Class A(b) | 230 | 20,714 |
Morgan Stanley | 60,412 | 3,416,299 |
Movado Group, Inc. | 4,290 | 131,274 |
MSA Safety, Inc. | 1,800 | 140,958 |
Mueller Industries, Inc. | 1,515 | 50,131 |
National Health Investors, Inc. | 2,100 | 148,113 |
Nelnet, Inc., Class A | 2,270 | 118,290 |
Netscout Systems, Inc.(b) | 5,300 | 151,050 |
New Relic, Inc.(b) | 1,500 | 89,595 |
New York Times Co. (The), Class A | 2,390 | 55,568 |
NewLink Genetics Corp.(b) | 5,200 | 42,900 |
Norfolk Southern Corp. | 20,067 | 3,027,709 |
Nutrisystem, Inc. | 500 | 21,625 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
NVIDIA Corp. | 8,359 | 2,054,642 |
Odonate Therapeutics, Inc.(b) | 2,200 | 45,716 |
OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b) | 7,600 | 19,000 |
Ormat Technologies, Inc. | 1,800 | 126,144 |
Ovid Therapeutics, Inc.(b) | 5,260 | 44,710 |
Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b) | 1,650 | 60,060 |
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.(b) | 1,600 | 29,168 |
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. | 100,595 | 2,376,054 |
Paycom Software, Inc.(b) | 460 | 42,154 |
Paylocity Holding Corp.(b) | 1,800 | 94,122 |
Peabody Energy Corp.(b) | 1,300 | 52,533 |
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | 3,700 | 144,300 |
PepsiCo, Inc. | 25,170 | 3,027,951 |
Perficient, Inc.(b) | 1,700 | 32,929 |
PetMed Express, Inc. | 2,900 | 131,080 |
Pfizer, Inc. | 122,289 | 4,529,585 |
Phibro Animal Health Corp., Class A | 3,000 | 102,150 |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | 32,431 | 3,477,576 |
PNM Resources, Inc. | 300 | 11,430 |
Portland General Electric Co. | 3,230 | 136,790 |
Potlatch Corp. | 900 | 47,610 |
Pra Health Sciences, Inc.(b) | 1,912 | 174,107 |
Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc., Class A | 2,050 | 34,174 |
Preferred Bank/Los Angeles | 2,100 | 135,282 |
Primoris Services Corp. | 4,950 | 128,700 |
Progress Software Corp. | 3,375 | 168,176 |
Proofpoint, Inc.(b) | 1,670 | 170,373 |
Providence Service Corp. (The)(b) | 2,200 | 141,526 |
PS Business Parks, Inc. | 1,091 | 133,222 |
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.(b) | 4,780 | 319,543 |
PVH Corp. | 19,423 | 3,012,119 |
Quaker Chemical Corp. | 250 | 38,475 |
Quotient Ltd.(b) | 93,930 | 273,806 |
Radian Group, Inc. | 2,100 | 46,347 |
RBC Bearings, Inc.(b) | 590 | 74,340 |
Restoration Hardware Holdings, Inc.(b) | 1,500 | 140,985 |
REX American Resources Corp.(b) | 1,267 | 103,451 |
RPX Corp. | 9,615 | 134,995 |
Rudolph Technologies, Inc.(b) | 2,250 | 58,950 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. | 5,855 | 138,763 |
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. | 1,920 | 146,976 |
S&T Bancorp, Inc. | 3,200 | 129,152 |
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.(b) | 655 | 124,319 |
Saia, Inc.(b) | 1,200 | 90,660 |
Sanderson Farms, Inc. | 1,085 | 137,686 |
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. | 1,475 | 55,785 |
Sanmina Corp.(b) | 3,840 | 100,416 |
Scansource, Inc.(b) | 2,025 | 69,255 |
SJW Corp. | 1,250 | 74,800 |
Sleep Number Corp.(b) | 3,900 | 146,796 |
Sonic Corp. | 3,050 | 78,812 |
Sotheby’s (b) | 2,100 | 110,796 |
Southwest Gas Corp. | 1,170 | 86,089 |
SP Plus Corp.(b) | 3,000 | 115,650 |
Spark Therapeutics, Inc.(b) | 3,963 | 222,126 |
Stamps.com, Inc.(b) | 800 | 163,080 |
Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc. | 1,550 | 82,073 |
Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. | 7,250 | 112,302 |
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. | 2,950 | 49,708 |
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b) | 1,430 | 55,842 |
SUPERVALU, Inc.(b) | 2,483 | 39,331 |
Synaptics, Inc.(b) | 3,125 | 135,437 |
SYSCO Corp. | 36,071 | 2,267,784 |
Tailored Brands, Inc. | 1,200 | 29,028 |
Tech Data Corp.(b) | 1,500 | 150,405 |
Teekay Tankers Ltd., Class A | 469,524 | 596,295 |
TESARO, Inc.(b) | 9,978 | 673,116 |
Textron, Inc. | 46,420 | 2,723,461 |
Tier REIT, Inc. | 3,100 | 60,171 |
Tilly’s, Inc. | 2,400 | 35,808 |
Tivity Health, Inc.(b) | 3,600 | 139,500 |
Travelport Worldwide Ltd. | 10,000 | 136,100 |
Trinseo SA | 2,140 | 176,443 |
Triple-S Management Corp., Class B(b) | 4,825 | 110,878 |
Triumph Bancorp, Inc.(b) | 625 | 24,063 |
TrueBlue, Inc.(b) | 1,800 | 49,230 |
TTEC Holdings, Inc. | 2,600 | 103,220 |
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A | 30,651 | 2,332,848 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
United Natural Foods, Inc.(b) | 1,700 | 80,920 |
Universal Display Corp. | 1,053 | 167,848 |
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. | 3,563 | 104,752 |
Usana Health Sciences, Inc.(b) | 1,035 | 77,263 |
Valley National Bancorp | 12,300 | 154,611 |
VASCO Data Security International, Inc.(b) | 2,800 | 40,320 |
Verint Systems, Inc.(b) | 700 | 29,225 |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b) | 8,951 | 1,493,653 |
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. | 7,400 | 162,430 |
W&T Offshore, Inc.(b) | 13,500 | 65,340 |
Wabash National Corp. | 5,215 | 134,703 |
Walker & Dunlop, Inc.(b) | 2,655 | 123,325 |
Walmart, Inc. | 39,545 | 4,215,497 |
Warrior Met Coal, Inc. | 4,700 | 131,459 |
Washington Federal, Inc. | 3,755 | 134,804 |
Web.com Group, Inc.(b) | 3,850 | 89,513 |
Weight Watchers International, Inc.(b) | 1,875 | 120,544 |
WesBanco, Inc. | 400 | 16,404 |
Winnebago Industries, Inc. | 300 | 13,635 |
Wintrust Financial Corp. | 1,980 | 170,082 |
Xcerra Corp.(b) | 10,237 | 102,165 |
Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 6,400 | 142,080 |
Zagg, Inc.(b) | 6,800 | 113,560 |
Total | 192,647,193 |
Virgin Islands 0.0% |
Despegar.com Corp.(b) | 6,315 | 192,292 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $304,162,457) | 404,694,766 |
|
Exchange-Traded Funds 0.7% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
United States 0.7% |
iShares MSCI Canada ETF | 156,328 | 4,671,081 |
Total Exchange-Traded Funds (Cost $3,826,909) | 4,671,081 |
|
Fixed-Income Funds 1.7% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
United States 1.7% |
Columbia Mortgage Opportunities Fund, Institutional 3 Class(a) | 1,101,214 | 10,758,864 |
Total Fixed-Income Funds (Cost $10,979,643) | 10,758,864 |
Foreign Government Obligations(h),(i) 7.4% |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Belgium 0.3% |
Kingdom of Belgium Government Bond(c) |
06/22/2027 | 0.800% | EUR | 1,335,000 | 1,651,210 |
France 0.7% |
French Republic Government Bond OAT(c) |
05/25/2045 | 3.250% | EUR | 2,750,000 | 4,586,364 |
Italy 0.7% |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro(c) |
09/01/2044 | 4.750% | EUR | 2,680,000 | 4,369,603 |
Japan 1.9% |
Japan Government 20-Year Bond |
09/20/2026 | 2.200% | JPY | 35,000,000 | 380,151 |
12/20/2027 | 2.100% | JPY | 374,800,000 | 4,113,627 |
12/20/2035 | 1.000% | JPY | 55,000,000 | 547,957 |
Japan Government 30-Year Bond |
03/20/2033 | 1.100% | JPY | 92,000,000 | 937,081 |
03/20/2047 | 0.800% | JPY | 645,050,000 | 5,909,992 |
Total | 11,888,808 |
Netherlands 1.1% |
Netherlands Government Bond(c) |
07/15/2027 | 0.750% | EUR | 5,800,000 | 7,211,422 |
Norway 0.0% |
Norway Government Bond(c) |
05/24/2023 | 2.000% | NOK | 2,000,000 | 267,455 |
Spain 0.4% |
Spain Government Bond(c) |
07/30/2030 | 1.950% | EUR | 1,891,000 | 2,405,235 |
Sweden 1.7% |
Sweden Government Bond |
05/12/2028 | 0.750% | SEK | 88,290,000 | 11,030,564 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Foreign Government Obligations(h),(i) (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
United Kingdom 0.6% |
United Kingdom Gilt(c) |
01/22/2044 | 3.250% | GBP | 1,790,297 | 3,198,012 |
01/22/2045 | 3.500% | GBP | 500,000 | 935,680 |
Total | 4,133,692 |
Total Foreign Government Obligations (Cost $44,581,150) | 47,544,353 |
|
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities - Agency 2.7% |
| | | | |
United States 2.7% |
Federal National Mortgage Association(j) |
02/15/2033 - 02/13/2048 | 3.000% | | 6,250,000 | 6,150,732 |
02/13/2048 | 3.500% | | 2,000,000 | 2,018,750 |
02/13/2048 | 4.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,065,860 |
02/13/2048 | 4.500% | | 2,000,000 | 2,108,125 |
02/13/2048 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,067,759 |
Government National Mortgage Association(j) |
02/21/2048 | 3.500% | | 3,000,000 | 3,054,375 |
02/21/2048 | 4.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,035,974 |
Total | 17,501,575 |
Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities - Agency (Cost $17,704,141) | 17,501,575 |
Money Market Funds 18.9% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 1.475%(a),(k) | 121,370,354 | 121,370,354 |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $121,367,376) | 121,370,354 |
Total Investments (Cost $545,119,620) | 651,078,679 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | (6,782,414) |
Net Assets | $644,296,265 |
At January 31, 2018, securities and/or cash totaling $8,052,601 were pledged as collateral.
Investments in derivatives
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts |
Currency to be sold | Currency to be purchased | Counterparty | Settlement date | Unrealized appreciation ($) | Unrealized depreciation ($) |
2,290,825 USD | 2,451,000,000 KRW | Citi | 02/26/2018 | 2,551 | — |
4,088,000 CAD | 3,289,958 USD | Citi | 03/14/2018 | — | (35,115) |
9,466,000 DKK | 1,557,200 USD | Citi | 03/14/2018 | — | (26,111) |
10,184,000 ILS | 2,966,901 USD | Citi | 03/14/2018 | — | (16,450) |
258,201,000 JPY | 2,327,502 USD | Citi | 03/14/2018 | — | (42,708) |
4,331,693,000 KRW | 4,066,554 USD | Citi | 03/14/2018 | 13,510 | — |
13,477,000 NOK | 1,713,731 USD | Citi | 03/14/2018 | — | (36,590) |
49,740,000 THB | 1,556,808 USD | Citi | 03/14/2018 | — | (32,736) |
6,873,550 USD | 8,611,000 AUD | Citi | 03/14/2018 | 64,188 | — |
5,294,066 USD | 5,080,000 CHF | Citi | 03/14/2018 | 180,238 | — |
12,145,883 USD | 9,921,000 EUR | Citi | 03/14/2018 | 202,581 | — |
3,442,139 USD | 2,481,000 GBP | Citi | 03/14/2018 | 85,720 | — |
1,403,579 USD | 11,241,000 SEK | Citi | 03/14/2018 | 26,681 | — |
779,940 USD | 1,031,000 SGD | Citi | 03/14/2018 | 6,628 | — |
43,636,197 NOK | 5,658,647 USD | HSBC | 02/26/2018 | — | (5,594) |
85,387,000 SEK | 10,412,515 USD | HSBC | 02/26/2018 | — | (439,329) |
15,175,794 USD | 1,705,835,135 JPY | HSBC | 02/26/2018 | 468,352 | — |
18,707 USD | 363,000 MXN | HSBC | 02/26/2018 | 726 | — |
1,035,705 USD | 1,446,000 NZD | HSBC | 02/26/2018 | 29,624 | — |
1,872,000 EUR | 2,328,009 USD | Morgan Stanley | 02/26/2018 | 549 | — |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts (continued) |
Currency to be sold | Currency to be purchased | Counterparty | Settlement date | Unrealized appreciation ($) | Unrealized depreciation ($) |
21,546,508 USD | 27,556,000 AUD | Morgan Stanley | 02/26/2018 | 655,908 | — |
13,196,421 USD | 16,437,000 CAD | Morgan Stanley | 02/26/2018 | 170,472 | — |
165,242 USD | 162,000 CHF | Morgan Stanley | 02/26/2018 | 9,103 | — |
564,140 USD | 3,511,000 DKK | Morgan Stanley | 02/26/2018 | 22,433 | — |
55,695,368 USD | 46,552,818 EUR | Morgan Stanley | 02/26/2018 | 2,183,816 | — |
17,834,044 USD | 13,160,000 GBP | Morgan Stanley | 02/26/2018 | 866,558 | — |
Total | | | | 4,989,638 | (634,633) |
Long futures contracts |
Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Trading currency | Notional amount | Value/Unrealized appreciation ($) | Value/Unrealized depreciation ($) |
Australian 10-Year Bond | 184 | 03/2018 | AUD | 23,476,926 | — | (328,155) |
Euro-BTP | 26 | 03/2018 | EUR | 3,608,630 | 20,883 | — |
Euro-Bund | 425 | 03/2018 | EUR | 67,751,103 | — | (1,713,320) |
Euro-Buxl 30-Year | 5 | 03/2018 | EUR | 821,249 | — | (18,595) |
Euro-OAT | 23 | 03/2018 | EUR | 3,550,842 | — | (42,272) |
Hang Seng Index | 33 | 02/2018 | HKD | 54,192,600 | — | (77,121) |
Japanese 10-Year Government Bond | 13 | 03/2018 | JPY | 1,958,669,879 | — | (60,701) |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | 72 | 03/2018 | USD | 4,528,080 | 484,199 | — |
Russell 2000 E-mini | 3 | 03/2018 | USD | 236,400 | 7,778 | — |
S&P/TSE 60 Index | 39 | 03/2018 | CAD | 7,355,400 | — | (71,274) |
SPI 200 Index | 110 | 03/2018 | AUD | 16,447,750 | — | (84,035) |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Note | 67 | 03/2018 | USD | 8,204,001 | — | (191,189) |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Note | 486 | 03/2018 | USD | 55,979,623 | — | (908,449) |
Total | | | | | 512,860 | (3,495,111) |
Short futures contracts |
Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Trading currency | Notional amount | Value/Unrealized appreciation ($) | Value/Unrealized depreciation ($) |
Canadian Government 10-Year Bond | (106) | 03/2018 | CAD | (14,089,556) | 236,191 | — |
EURO STOXX 50 | (167) | 03/2018 | EUR | (6,012,000) | — | (54,742) |
FTSE 100 Index | (93) | 03/2018 | GBP | (6,944,310) | — | (72,534) |
Long Gilt | (17) | 03/2018 | GBP | (2,094,012) | 45,364 | — |
MSCI EAFE Index | (186) | 03/2018 | USD | (19,953,150) | — | (1,323,270) |
S&P 500 E-mini | (237) | 03/2018 | USD | (33,485,730) | — | (2,234,460) |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Note | (318) | 03/2018 | USD | (38,938,391) | 903,676 | — |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Note | (22) | 03/2018 | USD | (4,704,153) | 27,458 | — |
U.S. Treasury Ultra 10-Year Note | (22) | 03/2018 | USD | (2,903,478) | 74,034 | — |
U.S. Ultra Bond | (52) | 03/2018 | USD | (8,514,854) | 289,434 | — |
Total | | | | | 1,576,157 | (3,685,006) |
Cleared credit default swap contracts - sell protection |
Reference entity | Counterparty | Maturity date | Receive fixed rate (%) | Payment frequency | Implied credit spread (%)* | Notional currency | Notional amount | Value ($) | Upfront payments ($) | Upfront receipts ($) | Unrealized appreciation ($) | Unrealized depreciation ($) |
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index, Series 29 | Morgan Stanley | 12/20/2022 | 5.000 | Quarterly | 3.011 | USD | 14,000,000 | 108,087 | — | — | 108,087 | — |
Markit CDX North America Investment Grade Index, Series 29 | Morgan Stanley | 12/20/2027 | 1.000 | Quarterly | 0.873 | USD | 18,000,000 | 206,061 | — | — | 206,061 | — |
Total | | | | | | | | 314,148 | — | — | 314,148 | — |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
* | Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap agreements on corporate or sovereign issues as of period end serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood or risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement. |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) | As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended January 31, 2018 are as follows: |
Issuer | Beginning shares | Shares purchased | Shares sold | Ending shares | Capital gain distributions — affiliated issuers ($) | Realized gain (loss) — affiliated issuers ($) | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) — affiliated issuers ($) | Dividends — affiliated issuers ($) | Value — affiliated issuers at end of period ($) |
Columbia Commodity Strategy Fund, Institutional 3 Class |
| 3,441,586 | 2,275,495 | — | 5,717,081 | — | — | 2,183,205 | 52,338 | 33,559,265 |
Columbia Diversified Absolute Return Fund, Institutional 3 Class |
| 1,128,306 | — | — | 1,128,306 | — | — | 135,396 | — | 10,978,421 |
Columbia Mortgage Opportunities Fund, Institutional 3 Class |
| 1,038,948 | 62,266 | — | 1,101,214 | 352,808 | — | (222,384) | 249,350 | 10,758,864 |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 1.475% |
| 155,847,683 | 118,093,433 | (152,570,762) | 121,370,354 | — | 2,752 | (1,388) | 835,777 | 121,370,354 |
Total | | | | | 352,808 | 2,752 | 2,094,829 | 1,137,465 | 176,666,904 |
(b) | Non-income producing investment. |
(c) | Represents privately placed and other securities and instruments exempt from SEC registration (collectively, private placements), such as Section 4(a)(2) and Rule 144A eligible securities, which are often sold only to qualified institutional buyers. The Fund may invest in private placements determined to be liquid as well as those determined to be illiquid. Private placements may be determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Trustees. At January 31, 2018, the value of these securities amounted to $25,411,984, which represents 3.94% of net assets. |
(d) | Represents fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At January 31, 2018, the value of these securities amounted to $67,631, which represents 0.01% of net assets. |
(e) | Valuation based on significant unobservable inputs. |
(f) | Represents fractional shares. |
(g) | Negligible market value. |
(h) | Principal amounts are denominated in United States Dollars unless otherwise noted. |
(i) | Principal and interest may not be guaranteed by the government. |
(j) | Represents a security purchased on a when-issued basis. |
(k) | The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at January 31, 2018. |
Abbreviation Legend
ADR | American Depositary Receipt |
GDR | Global Depositary Receipt |
Currency Legend
AUD | Australian Dollar |
CAD | Canada Dollar |
CHF | Swiss Franc |
DKK | Danish Krone |
EUR | Euro |
GBP | British Pound |
HKD | Hong Kong Dollar |
ILS | New Israeli Sheqel |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Currency Legend (continued)
JPY | Japanese Yen |
KRW | South Korean Won |
MXN | Mexican Peso |
NOK | Norwegian Krone |
NZD | New Zealand Dollar |
SEK | Swedish Krona |
SGD | Singapore Dollar |
THB | Thailand Baht |
USD | US Dollar |
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
¦ | Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments. |
¦ | Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.). |
¦ | Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments). |
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Foreign equity securities actively traded in markets where there is a significant delay in the local close relative to the New York Stock Exchange are classified as Level 2. The values of these securities may include an adjustment to reflect the impact of significant market movements following the close of local trading, as described in Note 2 to the financial statements – Security valuation.
Certain investments that have been measured at fair value using the net asset value (NAV) per share (or its equivalent) are not categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in the table are intended to reconcile the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Portfolio of Investments. The Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund seeks to provide shareholders with maximum current income consistent with liquidity and stability of principal. Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund prices its shares with a floating NAV and no longer seeks to maintain a stable NAV.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager’s Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements (continued)
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at January 31, 2018:
| Level 1 quoted prices in active markets for identical assets ($) | Level 2 other significant observable inputs ($) | Level 3 significant unobservable inputs ($) | Investments measured at net asset value ($) | Total ($) |
Investments | | | | | |
Alternative Strategies Funds | 44,537,686 | — | — | — | 44,537,686 |
Common Stocks | | | | | |
Argentina | 1,561,635 | — | — | — | 1,561,635 |
Australia | — | 2,857,914 | — | — | 2,857,914 |
Belgium | — | 811,272 | — | — | 811,272 |
Bermuda | 14,250 | — | — | — | 14,250 |
Brazil | 2,934,300 | — | — | — | 2,934,300 |
Canada | 6,720,467 | — | — | — | 6,720,467 |
Cayman Islands | 1,188,992 | 315,647 | — | — | 1,504,639 |
China | 6,118,931 | 13,269,732 | — | — | 19,388,663 |
Cyprus | — | 418,298 | — | — | 418,298 |
Denmark | — | 4,362,025 | — | — | 4,362,025 |
Finland | — | 2,985,469 | — | — | 2,985,469 |
France | 143,407 | 15,461,701 | — | — | 15,605,108 |
Germany | — | 4,572,144 | — | — | 4,572,144 |
Hong Kong | — | 2,302,646 | — | — | 2,302,646 |
India | 456,187 | 5,491,251 | — | — | 5,947,438 |
Indonesia | — | 2,191,354 | — | — | 2,191,354 |
Ireland | 3,125,475 | 1,769,004 | — | — | 4,894,479 |
Israel | 89,040 | 4,123,560 | — | — | 4,212,600 |
Italy | — | 693,156 | — | — | 693,156 |
Japan | — | 42,088,754 | — | — | 42,088,754 |
Malta | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
Mexico | 618,889 | — | — | — | 618,889 |
Netherlands | — | 7,467,083 | — | — | 7,467,083 |
Norway | — | 2,092,435 | — | — | 2,092,435 |
Peru | 438,244 | — | — | — | 438,244 |
Philippines | — | 398,109 | — | — | 398,109 |
Poland | — | 572,972 | — | — | 572,972 |
Portugal | — | — | 23,886 | — | 23,886 |
Puerto Rico | 33,256 | — | — | — | 33,256 |
Russian Federation | 927,932 | 4,492,256 | — | — | 5,420,188 |
Singapore | 4,328,123 | 2,079,367 | — | — | 6,407,490 |
South Africa | — | 3,224,001 | — | — | 3,224,001 |
South Korea | — | 10,573,889 | — | — | 10,573,889 |
Spain | — | 6,292,255 | — | — | 6,292,255 |
Sweden | — | 3,716,485 | — | — | 3,716,485 |
Switzerland | — | 7,285,270 | — | — | 7,285,270 |
Taiwan | — | 3,605,300 | — | — | 3,605,300 |
Thailand | — | 3,469,241 | — | — | 3,469,241 |
United Kingdom | 2,680,279 | 21,469,397 | — | — | 24,149,676 |
United States | 192,603,449 | — | 43,744 | — | 192,647,193 |
Virgin Islands | 192,292 | — | — | — | 192,292 |
Total Common Stocks | 224,175,148 | 180,451,987 | 67,631 | — | 404,694,766 |
Exchange-Traded Funds | 4,671,081 | — | — | — | 4,671,081 |
Fixed-Income Funds | 10,758,864 | — | — | — | 10,758,864 |
Foreign Government Obligations | — | 47,544,353 | — | — | 47,544,353 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements (continued)
| Level 1 quoted prices in active markets for identical assets ($) | Level 2 other significant observable inputs ($) | Level 3 significant unobservable inputs ($) | Investments measured at net asset value ($) | Total ($) |
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities - Agency | — | 17,501,575 | — | — | 17,501,575 |
Money Market Funds | — | — | — | 121,370,354 | 121,370,354 |
Total Investments | 284,142,779 | 245,497,915 | 67,631 | 121,370,354 | 651,078,679 |
Derivatives | | | | | |
Asset | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | 4,989,638 | — | — | 4,989,638 |
Futures Contracts | 2,089,017 | — | — | — | 2,089,017 |
Swap Contracts | — | 314,148 | — | — | 314,148 |
Liability | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | (634,633) | — | — | (634,633) |
Futures Contracts | (7,180,117) | — | — | — | (7,180,117) |
Total | 279,051,679 | 250,167,068 | 67,631 | 121,370,354 | 650,656,732 |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund’s assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security’s value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets. These assets include certain foreign securities for which a third party statistical pricing service may be employed for purposes of fair market valuation. The model utilized by such third party statistical pricing service takes into account a security’s correlation to available market data including, but not limited to, intraday index, ADR, and exchange-traded fund movements.
Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.
The Fund does not hold any significant investments (greater than one percent of net assets) categorized as Level 3.
The Fund’s assets assigned to the Level 3 category are valued utilizing the valuation technique deemed the most appropriate in the circumstances. Certain common stocks classified as Level 3 are valued using a market approach. To determine fair value for these securities, management considered various factors which may have included, but were not limited to, the halt price of the security, the movement in observed market prices for other securities from the issuer, the movement in certain foreign or domestic market indices, and the estimated earnings of the respective company and market multiples derived from a set of comparable companies. Significant increases (decreases) to any of these inputs would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. Generally, a change in estimated earnings of the respective company may result in a change to the comparable companies and market multiples utilized.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at cost | $370,274,657 |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at cost | 174,844,963 |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value | 474,411,775 |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value | 176,666,904 |
Cash | 17,575 |
Foreign currency (identified cost $137,907) | 139,306 |
Margin deposits on: | |
Futures contracts | 6,916,161 |
Swap contracts | 1,136,440 |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 4,989,638 |
Receivable for: | |
Investments sold | 2,851,207 |
Capital shares sold | 211,880 |
Dividends | 318,586 |
Interest | 305,961 |
Foreign tax reclaims | 267,968 |
Variation margin for futures contracts | 406,487 |
Variation margin for swap contracts | 7,521 |
Prepaid expenses | 2,259 |
Other assets | 21,051 |
Total assets | 668,670,719 |
Liabilities | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 634,633 |
Payable for: | |
Investments purchased | 4,493,231 |
Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis | 17,728,279 |
Capital shares purchased | 936,531 |
Variation margin for futures contracts | 190,398 |
Variation margin for swap contracts | 7,291 |
Foreign capital gains taxes deferred | 131,389 |
Management services fees | 11,505 |
Distribution and/or service fees | 4,835 |
Transfer agent fees | 64,326 |
Plan administration fees | 1 |
Compensation of board members | 86,192 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 67 |
Other expenses | 85,776 |
Total liabilities | 24,374,454 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $644,296,265 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 648,636,847 |
Excess of distributions over net investment income | (2,614,676) |
Accumulated net realized loss | (107,366,614) |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments - unaffiliated issuers | 104,137,118 |
Investments - affiliated issuers | 1,821,941 |
Foreign currency translations | 234,985 |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 4,355,005 |
Futures contracts | (5,091,100) |
Swap contracts | 314,148 |
Foreign capital gains tax | (131,389) |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $644,296,265 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Class A | |
Net assets | $591,499,916 |
Shares outstanding | 41,451,635 |
Net asset value per share | $14.27 |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | $15.14 |
Advisor Class(b) | |
Net assets | $367,669 |
Shares outstanding | 25,564 |
Net asset value per share | $14.38 |
Class C | |
Net assets | $27,010,043 |
Shares outstanding | 1,963,609 |
Net asset value per share | $13.76 |
Institutional Class(c) | |
Net assets | $21,513,057 |
Shares outstanding | 1,499,435 |
Net asset value per share | $14.35 |
Institutional 2 Class(d) | |
Net assets | $802,767 |
Shares outstanding | 55,638 |
Net asset value per share | $14.43 |
Institutional 3 Class(e) | |
Net assets | $2,965 |
Shares outstanding | 206 |
Net asset value per share(f) | $14.36 |
Class K | |
Net assets | $98,618 |
Shares outstanding | 6,880 |
Net asset value per share | $14.33 |
Class R | |
Net assets | $2,998,213 |
Shares outstanding | 212,260 |
Net asset value per share | $14.13 |
Class T | |
Net assets | $3,017 |
Shares outstanding | 212 |
Net asset value per share(f) | $14.21 |
Maximum offering price per share(g) | $14.57 |
(a) | The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares. |
(b) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
(f) | Net asset value per share rounds to this amount due to fractional shares outstanding. |
(g) | The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 2.50% per transaction for Class T shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers | $3,279,279 |
Dividends — affiliated issuers | 1,137,465 |
Interest | 639,688 |
Foreign taxes withheld | (144,817) |
Total income | 4,911,615 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 2,073,299 |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | 724,672 |
Class C | 132,253 |
Class R | 7,912 |
Class T | 4 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 317,216 |
Advisor Class(a) | 271 |
Class C | 14,474 |
Institutional Class(b) | 10,813 |
Institutional 2 Class(c) | 267 |
Class K | 41 |
Class R | 1,733 |
Class T | 2 |
Plan administration fees | |
Class K | 145 |
Compensation of board members | 16,427 |
Custodian fees | 97,479 |
Printing and postage fees | 46,090 |
Registration fees | 65,553 |
Audit fees | 41,087 |
Legal fees | 6,074 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 67 |
Other | 20,615 |
Total expenses | 3,576,494 |
Net investment income | 1,335,121 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 14,222,790 |
Investments — affiliated issuers | 2,752 |
Capital gain distributions from underlying affiliated funds | 352,808 |
Foreign currency translations | (84,822) |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 1,491,178 |
Futures contracts | (918,393) |
Options purchased | (3,537) |
Swap contracts | 1,599,610 |
Net realized gain | 16,662,386 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 40,068,581 |
Investments — affiliated issuers | 2,094,829 |
Foreign currency translations | 198,289 |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 2,623,863 |
Futures contracts | (2,483,588) |
Swap contracts | (1,302,581) |
Foreign capital gains tax | 14,506 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 41,213,899 |
Net realized and unrealized gain | 57,876,285 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $59,211,406 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations (continued)
Six Months Ended January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
(a) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(b) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Six Months Ended January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2017 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $1,335,121 | $6,644,601 |
Net realized gain | 16,662,386 | 21,209,688 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 41,213,899 | 31,637,364 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 59,211,406 | 59,491,653 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income | | |
Class A | — | (15,218,546) |
Advisor Class(a) | — | (2,976) |
Class B(b) | — | (77,047) |
Class C | — | (519,588) |
Institutional Class(c) | — | (174,276) |
Institutional 2 Class(d) | — | (3,952) |
Class K | — | (5,797) |
Class R | — | (11,698) |
Class T | — | (68) |
Total distributions to shareholders | — | (16,013,948) |
Decrease in net assets from capital stock activity | (35,166,713) | (67,023,943) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 24,044,693 | (23,546,238) |
Net assets at beginning of period | 620,251,572 | 643,797,810 |
Net assets at end of period | $644,296,265 | $620,251,572 |
Excess of distributions over net investment income | $(2,614,676) | $(3,949,797) |
(a) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(b) | Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares were automatically converted to Class A shares. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2017 (a) |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A | | | | |
Subscriptions (b) | 500,479 | 6,760,146 | 1,678,640 | 20,413,071 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 1,309,804 | 15,154,428 |
Redemptions | (3,049,427) | (41,111,944) | (8,929,822) | (107,931,654) |
Net decrease | (2,548,948) | (34,351,798) | (5,941,378) | (72,364,155) |
Advisor Class(c) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 48,978 | 659,904 | 11,384 | 140,592 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 249 | 2,900 |
Redemptions | (36,352) | (513,534) | (2,088) | (26,291) |
Net increase | 12,626 | 146,370 | 9,545 | 117,201 |
Class B(d) | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 403 | 4,672 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 6,767 | 76,608 |
Redemptions (b) | (216) | (7,399) | (457,791) | (5,523,913) |
Net decrease | (216) | (7,399) | (450,621) | (5,442,633) |
Class C | | | | |
Subscriptions | 94,308 | 1,233,498 | 316,204 | 3,723,603 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 45,584 | 512,816 |
Redemptions | (225,482) | (2,928,214) | (584,328) | (6,894,552) |
Net decrease | (131,174) | (1,694,716) | (222,540) | (2,658,133) |
Institutional Class(e) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 494,556 | 6,685,018 | 1,536,590 | 18,582,970 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 11,555 | 134,034 |
Redemptions | (400,928) | (5,439,506) | (704,212) | (8,637,498) |
Net increase | 93,628 | 1,245,512 | 843,933 | 10,079,506 |
Institutional 2 Class(f) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 4,923 | 66,603 | 50,425 | 643,948 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 332 | 3,875 |
Redemptions | (3,628) | (49,836) | (6,938) | (85,958) |
Net increase | 1,295 | 16,767 | 43,819 | 561,865 |
Institutional 3 Class(g) | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 206 | 2,500 |
Net increase | — | — | 206 | 2,500 |
Class K | | | | |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 493 | 5,727 |
Redemptions | (10,751) | (141,010) | (324) | (4,105) |
Net increase (decrease) | (10,751) | (141,010) | 169 | 1,622 |
Class R | | | | |
Subscriptions | 27,770 | 365,313 | 236,433 | 2,944,328 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 388 | 4,457 |
Redemptions | (55,244) | (745,752) | (22,051) | (270,501) |
Net increase (decrease) | (27,474) | (380,439) | 214,770 | 2,678,284 |
Total net decrease | (2,611,014) | (35,166,713) | (5,502,097) | (67,023,943) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
(a) | Institutional 3 Class shares are based on operations from March 1, 2017 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end. |
(b) | Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(d) | Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares were automatically converted to Class A shares. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(f) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(g) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
Year ended (except as noted) | Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income (loss) | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Distributions from net realized gains |
Class A |
1/31/2018 (c) | $12.99 | 0.03 | 1.25 | 1.28 | — | — |
7/31/2017 | $12.09 | 0.14 | 1.08 | 1.22 | (0.32) | — |
7/31/2016 | $11.73 | 0.15 | 0.21 | 0.36 | — | — |
7/31/2015 | $11.68 | 0.11 | (0.06) | 0.05 | — | — |
7/31/2014 | $10.89 | 0.13 | 0.83 | 0.96 | (0.17) | — |
7/31/2013 | $9.89 | 0.16 | 1.05 | 1.21 | (0.21) | — |
Advisor Class(f) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $13.07 | 0.04 | 1.27 | 1.31 | — | — |
7/31/2017 | $12.17 | 0.16 | 1.09 | 1.25 | (0.35) | — |
7/31/2016 | $11.77 | 0.17 | 0.23 | 0.40 | — | — |
7/31/2015 | $11.71 | 0.17 | (0.11) | 0.06 | — | — |
7/31/2014 | $10.92 | 0.15 | 0.83 | 0.98 | (0.19) | — |
7/31/2013 (g) | $10.06 | 0.15 | 0.86 | 1.01 | (0.15) | — |
Class C |
1/31/2018 (c) | $12.57 | (0.02) | 1.21 | 1.19 | — | �� |
7/31/2017 | $11.71 | 0.04 | 1.06 | 1.10 | (0.24) | — |
7/31/2016 | $11.44 | 0.06 | 0.21 | 0.27 | — | — |
7/31/2015 | $11.48 | 0.03 | (0.07) | (0.04) | — | — |
7/31/2014 | $10.71 | 0.05 | 0.80 | 0.85 | (0.08) | — |
7/31/2013 | $9.73 | 0.08 | 1.03 | 1.11 | (0.13) | — |
Institutional Class(h) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $13.04 | 0.05 | 1.26 | 1.31 | — | — |
7/31/2017 | $12.14 | 0.17 | 1.08 | 1.25 | (0.35) | — |
7/31/2016 | $11.75 | 0.18 | 0.21 | 0.39 | — | — |
7/31/2015 | $11.67 | 0.15 | (0.07) | 0.08 | — | — |
7/31/2014 | $10.88 | 0.16 | 0.82 | 0.98 | (0.19) | — |
7/31/2013 | $9.88 | 0.18 | 1.05 | 1.23 | (0.23) | — |
Institutional 2 Class(i) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $13.11 | 0.05 | 1.27 | 1.32 | — | — |
7/31/2017 | $12.20 | 0.15 | 1.12 | 1.27 | (0.36) | — |
7/31/2016 | $11.80 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.40 | — | — |
7/31/2015 | $11.71 | 0.17 | (0.08) | 0.09 | — | — |
7/31/2014 | $10.92 | 0.18 | 0.83 | 1.01 | (0.22) | — |
7/31/2013 (j) | $10.06 | 0.14 | 0.88 | 1.02 | (0.16) | — |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Total distributions to shareholders | Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b) | Net investment income (loss) ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
|
— | $14.27 | 9.85% | 1.11% (d) | 1.11% (d) | 0.45% (d) | 52% | $591,500 |
(0.32) | $12.99 | 10.43% | 1.12% | 1.12% | 1.11% | 103% | $571,392 |
— | $12.09 | 3.07% | 1.14% | 1.14% (e) | 1.30% | 127% | $603,849 |
— | $11.73 | 0.43% | 1.15% | 1.15% | 0.98% | 104% | $659,873 |
(0.17) | $11.68 | 8.84% | 1.18% | 1.18% (e) | 1.16% | 104% | $754,577 |
(0.21) | $10.89 | 12.35% | 1.19% | 1.15% (e) | 1.52% | 150% | $777,874 |
|
— | $14.38 | 10.02% | 0.86% (d) | 0.86% (d) | 0.65% (d) | 52% | $368 |
(0.35) | $13.07 | 10.63% | 0.88% | 0.88% | 1.27% | 103% | $169 |
— | $12.17 | 3.40% | 0.89% | 0.89% (e) | 1.51% | 127% | $41 |
— | $11.77 | 0.51% | 0.92% | 0.92% | 1.47% | 104% | $60 |
(0.19) | $11.71 | 9.07% | 0.98% | 0.98% (e) | 1.34% | 104% | $3 |
(0.15) | $10.92 | 10.14% | 0.93% (d) | 0.92% (d) | 1.98% (d) | 150% | $3 |
|
— | $13.76 | 9.47% | 1.86% (d) | 1.86% (d) | (0.30%) (d) | 52% | $27,010 |
(0.24) | $12.57 | 9.59% | 1.87% | 1.87% | 0.36% | 103% | $26,322 |
— | $11.71 | 2.36% | 1.89% | 1.89% (e) | 0.55% | 127% | $27,133 |
— | $11.44 | (0.35%) | 1.90% | 1.90% | 0.23% | 104% | $29,100 |
(0.08) | $11.48 | 8.00% | 1.93% | 1.93% (e) | 0.41% | 104% | $34,467 |
(0.13) | $10.71 | 11.55% | 1.94% | 1.90% (e) | 0.77% | 150% | $33,299 |
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— | $14.35 | 10.05% | 0.86% (d) | 0.86% (d) | 0.68% (d) | 52% | $21,513 |
(0.35) | $13.04 | 10.66% | 0.88% | 0.88% | 1.38% | 103% | $18,332 |
— | $12.14 | 3.32% | 0.89% | 0.89% (e) | 1.62% | 127% | $6,820 |
— | $11.75 | 0.69% | 0.90% | 0.90% | 1.25% | 104% | $5,216 |
(0.19) | $11.67 | 9.11% | 0.93% | 0.93% (e) | 1.41% | 104% | $4,726 |
(0.23) | $10.88 | 12.65% | 0.94% | 0.90% (e) | 1.75% | 150% | $1,023 |
|
— | $14.43 | 10.07% | 0.82% (d) | 0.82% (d) | 0.72% (d) | 52% | $803 |
(0.36) | $13.11 | 10.77% | 0.83% | 0.83% | 1.24% | 103% | $713 |
— | $12.20 | 3.39% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 1.64% | 127% | $128 |
— | $11.80 | 0.77% | 0.80% | 0.80% | 1.44% | 104% | $26 |
(0.22) | $11.71 | 9.31% | 0.74% | 0.74% | 1.57% | 104% | $3 |
(0.16) | $10.92 | 10.22% | 0.83% (d) | 0.81% (d) | 1.82% (d) | 150% | $3 |
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Financial Highlights (continued)
Year ended (except as noted) | Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income (loss) | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Distributions from net realized gains |
Institutional 3 Class(k) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $13.05 | 0.05 | 1.26 | 1.31 | — | — |
7/31/2017 (l) | $12.11 | 0.07 | 0.87 | 0.94 | — | — |
Class K |
1/31/2018 (c) | $13.04 | 0.04 | 1.25 | 1.29 | — | — |
7/31/2017 | $12.15 | 0.14 | 1.08 | 1.22 | (0.33) | — |
7/31/2016 | $11.77 | 0.16 | 0.22 | 0.38 | — | — |
7/31/2015 | $11.71 | 0.13 | (0.07) | 0.06 | — | — |
7/31/2014 | $10.92 | 0.15 | 0.82 | 0.97 | (0.18) | — |
7/31/2013 | $9.91 | 0.17 | 1.06 | 1.23 | (0.22) | — |
Class R |
1/31/2018 (c) | $12.87 | 0.01 | 1.25 | 1.26 | — | — |
7/31/2017 | $11.99 | 0.08 | 1.09 | 1.17 | (0.29) | — |
7/31/2016 | $11.67 | 0.15 | 0.17 | 0.32 | — | — |
7/31/2015 | $11.66 | 0.07 | (0.06) | 0.01 | — | — |
7/31/2014 | $10.87 | 0.10 | 0.83 | 0.93 | (0.14) | — |
7/31/2013 | $9.88 | 0.13 | 1.04 | 1.17 | (0.18) | — |
Class T |
1/31/2018 (c) | $12.93 | 0.03 | 1.25 | 1.28 | — | — |
7/31/2017 | $12.05 | 0.12 | 1.08 | 1.20 | (0.32) | — |
7/31/2016 | $11.70 | 0.14 | 0.21 | 0.35 | — | — |
7/31/2015 | $11.66 | 0.11 | (0.07) | 0.04 | — | — |
7/31/2014 (m) | $11.77 | 0.00 (n) | (0.11) (o) | (0.11) | — | — |
Notes to Financial Highlights |
(a) | In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios. |
(b) | Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. |
(c) | For the six months ended January 31, 2018 (unaudited). |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%. |
(f) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(g) | Advisor Class shares commenced operations on November 8, 2012. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(h) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(i) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(j) | Institutional 2 Class shares commenced operations on November 8, 2012. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(k) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
(l) | Institutional 3 Class shares commenced operations on March 1, 2017. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(m) | Class T shares commenced operations on June 25, 2014. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(n) | Rounds to zero. |
(o) | Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Total distributions to shareholders | Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b) | Net investment income (loss) ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
|
— | $14.36 | 10.04% | 0.81% (d) | 0.81% (d) | 0.76% (d) | 52% | $3 |
— | $13.05 | 7.76% | 0.81% (d) | 0.81% (d) | 1.42% (d) | 103% | $3 |
|
— | $14.33 | 9.89% | 1.06% (d) | 1.06% (d) | 0.57% (d) | 52% | $99 |
(0.33) | $13.04 | 10.39% | 1.05% | 1.05% | 1.17% | 103% | $230 |
— | $12.15 | 3.23% | 1.05% | 1.05% | 1.40% | 127% | $212 |
— | $11.77 | 0.51% | 1.04% | 1.04% | 1.08% | 104% | $209 |
(0.18) | $11.71 | 8.97% | 1.04% | 1.04% | 1.30% | 104% | $239 |
(0.22) | $10.92 | 12.55% | 1.03% | 1.02% | 1.66% | 150% | $232 |
|
— | $14.13 | 9.79% | 1.36% (d) | 1.36% (d) | 0.19% (d) | 52% | $2,998 |
(0.29) | $12.87 | 10.08% | 1.38% | 1.38% | 0.62% | 103% | $3,086 |
— | $11.99 | 2.74% | 1.39% | 1.39% (e) | 1.33% | 127% | $299 |
— | $11.67 | 0.09% | 1.48% | 1.48% | 0.65% | 104% | $19 |
(0.14) | $11.66 | 8.63% | 1.43% | 1.43% (e) | 0.90% | 104% | $3 |
(0.18) | $10.87 | 11.99% | 1.44% | 1.40% | 1.28% | 150% | $5 |
|
— | $14.21 | 9.90% | 1.15% (d) | 1.15% (d) | 0.42% (d) | 52% | $3 |
(0.32) | $12.93 | 10.30% | 1.12% | 1.12% | 1.10% | 103% | $3 |
— | $12.05 | 2.99% | 1.14% | 1.14% (e) | 1.29% | 127% | $3 |
— | $11.70 | 0.34% | 1.21% | 1.21% | 0.91% | 104% | $2 |
— | $11.66 | (0.93%) | 1.17% (d) | 1.17% (d),(e) | 0.36% (d) | 104% | $2 |
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Notes to Financial Statements
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Global Opportunities Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust II (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. The Fund offers each of the share classes identified below.
Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months after purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.
Advisor Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares.
Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares of the Fund were no longer offered. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed without a CDSC.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within 12 months after purchase.
Institutional Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares.
Institutional 2 Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares.
Institutional 3 Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are available to institutional and certain other investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares.
The Fund no longer accepts investments by existing investors in Class K shares. When available, Class K shares were not subject to sales charges and were made available only to existing investors in Class K shares. On March 9, 2018, Class K shares were redeemed or exchanged for Advisor Class shares of the Fund in a tax free transaction that had no impact on fees and expenses paid by the shareholders.
Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans and other investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus.
Class T shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 2.50% per transaction and must be purchased through financial intermediaries that, by written agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., are specifically authorized to sell Class T shares.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
All equity securities and exchange-traded funds are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange. Equity securities and exchange-traded funds are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.
Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques that take into account, as applicable, factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as approved independent broker-dealer quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are not readily available or not believed to be reflective of market value may also be valued based upon a bid quote from an approved independent broker-dealer. Debt securities maturing in 60 days or less are valued primarily at amortized cost value, unless this method results in a valuation that management believes does not approximate market value.
Asset- and mortgage-backed securities are generally valued by pricing services, which utilize pricing models that incorporate the securities’ cash flow and loan performance data. These models also take into account available market data, including trades, market quotations, and benchmark yield curves for identical or similar securities. Factors used to identify similar securities may include, but are not limited to, issuer, collateral type, vintage, prepayment speeds, collateral performance, credit ratings, credit enhancement and expected life. Asset-backed securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quote from an approved independent broker-dealer.
Foreign equity securities are valued based on the closing price on the foreign exchange in which such securities are primarily traded. If any foreign equity security closing prices are not readily available, the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. Many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to a policy adopted by the Board of Trustees, including, if available, utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange or market, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their latest net asset value.
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market based upon foreign currency exchange rates provided by a pricing service.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon the settlement price at the close of regular trading on their principal exchanges or, in the absence of transactions, at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices.
Swap transactions are valued through an independent pricing service or broker, or if neither is available, through an internal model based upon observable inputs.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Foreign currency transactions and translations
The values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are generally translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates determined at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and translations include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.
For financial statement purposes, the Fund does not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statement of Operations.
Derivative instruments
The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more securities, currencies, commodities, indices, or other assets or instruments. Derivatives may be used to increase investment flexibility (including to maintain cash reserves while maintaining desired exposure to certain assets), for risk management (hedging) purposes, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligations under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell or terminate, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.
A derivative instrument may suffer a marked-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform its obligations under the contract. The Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any variation margin held by the counterparty, plus any replacement costs or related amounts. With exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is reduced counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the clearinghouse or central counterparty (CCP) provides some protection in the case of clearing member default. The clearinghouse or CCP stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, additional counterparty credit risk is failure of the clearinghouse or CCP. However, credit risk still exists in exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker’s customer account. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker’s customers (including the Fund), potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.
In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivatives contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument’s payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting), including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset or netting in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.
Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the clearinghouse or CCP for exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter derivatives. For over-the-counter derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the marked-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $250,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.
Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties of over-the-counter derivatives transactions to terminate derivatives contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund’s net asset value declines by a stated percentage over a specified time period or if the Fund fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In addition to considering counterparty credit risk, the Fund would consider terminating the derivatives contracts based on whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are over-the-counter agreements between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. The Fund utilized forward foreign currency exchange contracts to hedge the currency exposure associated with some or all of the Fund’s securities, to shift foreign currency exposure back to U.S. dollars, to shift investment exposure from one currency to another, to shift U.S. dollar exposure to achieve a representative weighted mix of major currencies in its benchmark, to recover an underweight country exposure in its portfolio, to generate total return through long and short positions versus the U.S. dollar and to gain market exposure to various foreign currencies. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods.
The values of forward foreign currency exchange contracts fluctuate daily with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Changes in the value of these contracts are recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation until the contract is exercised or has expired. The Fund will realize a gain or loss when the forward foreign currency exchange contract is closed or expires.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the prices of the Fund’s portfolio securities. The risks of forward foreign currency exchange contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar (or other foreign currencies) and the possibility that counterparties will not complete their contractual obligations, which may be in excess of the amount reflected, if any, in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Futures contracts
Futures contracts are exchange-traded and represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought and sold futures contracts to produce incremental earnings, to manage the duration and yield curve exposure of the Fund versus the benchmark, to manage exposure to movements in interest rates, to manage exposure to the securities market and to maintain appropriate equity market exposure while keeping sufficient cash to accommodate daily redemptions. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks that it may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.
Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund deposits cash or securities with the broker, known as a futures commission merchant (FCM), in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. The initial margin deposit must be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Cash deposited as initial margin is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio of Investments. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Options contracts
Options are contracts which entitle the holder to purchase or sell securities or other identified assets at a specified price, or in the case of index option contracts, to receive or pay the difference between the index value and the strike price of the index option contract. Option contracts can be either exchange-traded or over-the-counter. The Fund purchased option contracts to produce incremental earnings, to decrease the Fund’s exposure to equity market risk and to increase return on investments, to protect gains and to facilitate buying and selling of securities for investments. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Completion of transactions for option contracts traded in the over-the-counter market depends upon the performance of the other party. Cash collateral may be collected or posted by the Fund to secure certain over-the-counter option contract trades. Cash collateral held or posted by the Fund for such option contract trades must be returned to the broker or the Fund upon closure, exercise or expiration of the contract.
Options contracts purchased are recorded as investments. When the Fund writes an options contract, the premium received is recorded as an asset and an amount equivalent to the premium is recorded as a liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and is subsequently adjusted to reflect the current fair value of the option written. Changes in the fair value of the written option are recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation until the contract is exercised or has expired. The Fund will realize a gain or loss when the option contract is closed or expires. When option contracts are exercised, the proceeds on sales for a written call or purchased put option contract, or the purchase cost for a written put or purchased call option contract, is adjusted by the amount of premium received or paid.
For over-the-counter options purchased, the Fund bears the risk of loss of the amount of the premiums paid plus the positive change in market values net of any collateral held by the Fund should the counterparty fail to perform under the contracts. Option contracts written by the Fund do not typically give rise to significant counterparty credit risk, as options written generally obligate the Fund and not the counterparty to perform. The risk in writing a call option contract is that the Fund gives up the opportunity for profit if the market price of the security increases above the strike price and the option contract is exercised. The risk in writing a put option contract is that the Fund may incur a loss if the market price of the security decreases below the strike price and the option contract is exercised. Exercise of a written option could result in the Fund
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
purchasing or selling a security or foreign currency when it otherwise would not, or at a price different from the current market value. In purchasing and writing options, the Fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the value of the underlying instrument or the risk that the Fund may not be able to enter into a closing transaction due to an illiquid market.
Swap contracts
Swap contracts are negotiated in the over-the-counter market and may be entered into as a bilateral contract or centrally cleared (centrally cleared swap contract). In a centrally cleared swap contract, immediately following execution of the swap contract with a broker, the swap contract is novated to a central counterparty (the CCP) and the CCP becomes the Fund’s counterparty to the centrally cleared swap contract. The Fund is required to deposit initial margin with the futures commission merchant (FCM), which pledges it through to the CCP in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on the size and risk profile of the particular swap contract. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio of Investments and cash deposited is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Unlike a bilateral swap contract, for centrally cleared swap contracts, the Fund has minimal credit exposure to the FCM because the CCP stands between the Fund and the relevant buyer/seller on the other side of the contract. Swap contracts are marked-to-market daily and changes in value are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation). The daily change in valuation of centrally cleared swap contracts, if any, is recorded as a receivable or payable for variation margin in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Entering into these contracts involves, to varying degrees, elements of interest, liquidity and counterparty credit risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Such risks involve the possibility that there may be unfavorable changes in interest rates, market conditions or other conditions, it may be difficult to initiate a swap transaction or liquidate a position at an advantageous time or price which may result in significant losses, and that the FCM or CCP may not fulfill its obligation under the contract.
Credit default swap contracts
The Fund entered into credit default swap contracts to increase or decrease its credit exposure to an index. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Credit default swap contracts are agreements in which one party pays fixed periodic payments to a counterparty in consideration for an agreement from the counterparty to make a specific payment should a specified credit event(s) take place. Although specified credit events are contract specific, credit events are generally defined as bankruptcy, failure to pay, restructuring, obligation acceleration, obligation default, or repudiation/moratorium.
As the purchaser of a credit default swap contract, the Fund purchases protection by paying a periodic interest rate on the notional amount to the counterparty. The interest amount is accrued daily as a component of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and is recorded as a realized loss upon payment. If a credit event as specified in the contract occurs, the Fund may have the option either to deliver the reference obligation to the seller in exchange for a cash payment of its par amount, or to receive a net cash settlement equal to the par amount less an agreed-upon value of the reference obligation as of the date of the credit event. The difference between the value of the obligation or cash delivered and the notional amount received will be recorded as a realized gain (loss).
As the seller of a credit default swap contract, the Fund sells protection to a buyer and will generally receive a periodic interest rate on a notional amount. The interest amount is accrued daily as a component of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and is recorded as a realized gain upon receipt of the payment. If a credit event as specified in the contract with the counterparty occurs, the Fund may either be required to accept the reference obligation from the buyer in exchange for a cash payment of its notional amount, or to pay the buyer a net cash settlement equal to the notional amount less an agreed-upon value of the reference obligation (recovery value) as of the date of the credit event. The difference between the value of the obligation or cash received and the notional amount paid will be recorded as a realized gain (loss). The maximum potential amount of undiscounted future payments the Fund could be required to make as the seller of protection under a credit default swap contract is equal to the notional amount of the reference obligation. These potential amounts may be partially offset by any recovery values of the respective reference obligations or upfront receipts upon entering into the agreement. The notional amounts and market values of all credit default swap contracts in which the Fund is the seller of protection, if any, are disclosed in the Credit Default Swap Contracts Outstanding schedule following the Portfolio of Investments.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
As a protection seller, the Fund bears the risk of loss from the credit events specified in the contract with the counterparty. For credit default swap contracts on credit indices, quoted market prices and resulting market values serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk. Increasing market values, in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represent a deterioration of the reference entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the contract.
Any upfront payments or receipts by the Fund upon entering into a credit default swap contract is recorded as an asset or liability, respectively, and amortized daily as a component of realized gain (loss) in the Statement of Operations. Credit default swap contracts are valued daily, and the change in value is recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the termination of the swap, at which time a realized gain (loss) is recorded.
Credit default swap contracts can involve greater risks than if a fund had invested in the reference obligation directly since, in addition to general market risks, credit default swaps are subject to counterparty credit risk, leverage risk, hedging risk, correlation risk and liquidity risk.
Interest rate swap contracts
The Fund entered into interest rate swap transactions which may include inflation rate swap contracts to manage interest rate and market risk exposure to produce incremental earnings. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. An interest rate swap is an agreement between two parties where there are two flows and payments are made between the two counterparties and the payments are dependent upon changes in an interest rate, inflation rate or inflation index calculated on a nominal amount. Interest rate swaps are agreements between two parties that involve the exchange of one type of interest rate for another type of interest rate cash flow on specified dates in the future, based on a predetermined, specified notional amount. Certain interest rate swaps are considered forward-starting, whereby the accrual for the exchange of cash flows does not begin until a specified date in the future. The net cash flow for a standard interest rate swap transaction is generally the difference between a floating market interest rate versus a fixed interest rate.
Interest rate swaps are valued daily and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is recorded. Certain interest rate swaps may accrue periodic interest on a daily basis as a component of unrealized appreciation (depreciation); the Fund will realize a gain or loss upon the payment or receipt of accrued interest. The Fund will realize a gain or a loss when the interest rate swap is terminated.
Effects of derivative transactions in the financial statements
The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; and the impact of derivative transactions over the period in the Statement of Operations, including realized and unrealized gains (losses). The derivative instrument schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.
The following table is a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) at January 31, 2018:
| Asset derivatives | |
Risk exposure category | Statement of assets and liabilities location | Fair value ($) |
Credit risk | Net assets — unrealized appreciation on swap contracts | 314,148* |
Equity risk | Net assets — unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | 491,977* |
Foreign exchange risk | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 4,989,638 |
Interest rate risk | Net assets — unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | 1,597,040* |
Total | | 7,392,803 |
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January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
| Liability derivatives | |
Risk exposure category | Statement of assets and liabilities location | Fair value ($) |
Equity risk | Net assets — unrealized depreciation on futures contracts | 3,917,436* |
Foreign exchange risk | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 634,633 |
Interest rate risk | Net assets — unrealized depreciation on futures contracts | 3,262,681* |
Total | | 7,814,750 |
* | Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the tables following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) in the Statement of Operations for the six months ended January 31, 2018:
Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | Forward foreign currency exchange contracts ($) | Futures contracts ($) | Options contracts purchased ($) | Swap contracts ($) | Total ($) |
Credit risk | — | — | — | 330,483 | 330,483 |
Equity risk | — | (61,919) | (3,537) | — | (65,456) |
Foreign exchange risk | 1,491,178 | — | — | — | 1,491,178 |
Interest rate risk | — | (856,474) | — | 1,269,127 | 412,653 |
Total | 1,491,178 | (918,393) | (3,537) | 1,599,610 | 2,168,858 |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | Forward foreign currency exchange contracts ($) | Futures contracts ($) | Swap contracts ($) | Total ($) |
Credit risk | — | — | 47,850 | 47,850 |
Equity risk | — | (3,430,428) | — | (3,430,428) |
Foreign exchange risk | 2,623,863 | — | — | 2,623,863 |
Interest rate risk | — | 946,840 | (1,350,431) | (403,591) |
Total | 2,623,863 | (2,483,588) | (1,302,581) | (1,162,306) |
The following table is a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended January 31, 2018:
Derivative instrument | Average notional amounts ($)* |
Futures contracts — long | 227,218,297 |
Futures contracts — short | 117,797,849 |
Credit default swap contracts — sell protection | 21,350,000 |
Derivative instrument | Average value ($)** |
Options contracts — purchased | 6,834 |
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January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Derivative instrument | Average unrealized appreciation ($)* | Average unrealized depreciation ($)* |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 2,730,324 | (1,441,965) |
Interest rate swap contracts | 727,894 | — |
* | Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the six months ended January 31, 2018. |
** | Based on the ending daily outstanding amounts for the six months ended January 31, 2018. |
Asset- and mortgage-backed securities
The Fund may invest in asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities. The maturity dates shown represent the original maturity of the underlying obligation. Actual maturity may vary based upon prepayment activity on these obligations. All, or a portion, of the obligation may be prepaid at any time because the underlying asset may be prepaid. As a result, decreasing market interest rates could result in an increased level of prepayment. An increased prepayment rate will have the effect of shortening the maturity of the security. Unless otherwise noted, the coupon rates presented are fixed rates.
Delayed delivery securities
The Fund may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a “when-issued” or "forward commitment" basis. This may increase risk to the Fund since the other party to the transaction may fail to deliver, which could cause the Fund to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. The Fund designates cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.
To be announced securities
The Fund may trade securities on a To Be Announced (TBA) basis. As with other delayed-delivery transactions, a seller agrees to issue a TBA security at a future date. However, the seller does not specify the particular securities to be delivered. Instead, the Fund agrees to accept any security that meets specified terms.
In some cases, Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (MSFTAs) may be used to govern transactions of certain forward-settling agency mortgage-backed securities, such as delayed-delivery and TBAs, between the Fund and counterparty. The MSFTA maintains provisions for, among other things, initiation and confirmation, payment and transfer, events of default, termination, and maintenance of collateral relating to such transactions.
Mortgage dollar roll transactions
The Fund may enter into mortgage “dollar rolls” in which the Fund sells securities for delivery in the current month and simultaneously contracts with the same counterparty to repurchase similar but not identical securities (same type, coupon and maturity) on a specified future date. During the roll period, the Fund loses the right to receive principal and interest paid on the securities sold. However, the Fund will benefit because it receives negotiated amounts in the form of reductions of the purchase price for the future purchase plus the interest earned on the cash proceeds of the securities sold until the settlement date of the forward purchase. The Fund records the incremental difference between the forward purchase and sale of each forward roll as a realized gain or loss. Unless any realized gains exceed the income, capital appreciation, and gain or loss due to mortgage prepayments that would have been realized on the securities sold as part of the mortgage dollar roll, the use of this technique will diminish the investment performance of the Fund compared to what the performance would have been without the use of mortgage dollar rolls. All cash proceeds will be invested in instruments that are permissible investments for the Fund. The Fund identifies cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the forward purchase price.
For financial reporting and tax purposes, the Fund treats “to be announced” mortgage dollar rolls as two separate transactions, one involving the purchase of a security and a separate transaction involving a sale. These transactions may increase the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate. The Fund does not currently enter into mortgage dollar rolls that are accounted for as financing transactions.
Mortgage dollar rolls involve the risk that the market value of the securities the Fund is obligated to repurchase may decline below the repurchase price, or that the counterparty may default on its obligations.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Offsetting of assets and liabilities
The following table presents the Fund’s gross and net amount of assets and liabilities available for offset under netting arrangements as well as any related collateral received or pledged by the Fund as of January 31, 2018:
| Citi ($) | HSBC ($) | Morgan Stanley ($) (a) | Morgan Stanley ($) (a) | Total ($) |
Assets | | | | | |
Centrally cleared credit default swap contracts (b) | - | - | - | 7,521 | 7,521 |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 582,097 | 498,702 | 3,908,839 | - | 4,989,638 |
Total assets | 582,097 | 498,702 | 3,908,839 | 7,521 | 4,997,159 |
Liabilities | | | | | |
Centrally cleared credit default swap contracts (b) | - | - | - | 7,291 | 7,291 |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 189,710 | 444,923 | - | - | 634,633 |
Total liabilities | 189,710 | 444,923 | - | 7,291 | 641,924 |
Total financial and derivative net assets | 392,387 | 53,779 | 3,908,839 | 230 | 4,355,235 |
Total collateral received (pledged) (c) | - | - | - | - | - |
Net amount (d) | 392,387 | 53,779 | 3,908,839 | 230 | 4,355,235 |
(a) | Exposure can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. |
(b) | Centrally cleared swaps are included within payable/receivable for variation margin on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
(c) | In some instances, the actual collateral received and/or pledged may be more than the amount shown due to overcollateralization. |
(d) | Represents the net amount due from/(to) counterparties in the event of default. |
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted. The Fund classifies gains and losses realized on prepayments received on mortgage-backed securities as adjustments to interest income.
The Fund may place a debt security on non-accrual status and reduce related interest income when it becomes probable that the interest will not be collected and the amount of uncollectible interest can be reasonably estimated. A defaulted debt security is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectibility of interest is reasonably assured.
Corporate actions and dividend income are generally recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.
The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in equity securities, business development companies (BDCs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), limited partnerships (LPs), other regulated investment companies (RICs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the tax character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on actual information reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. With respect to REITs, to the extent actual information has not yet been reported, estimates for return of capital are made by the Fund’s management. Management’s estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.
Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Income and capital gain distributions from the Underlying Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its net tax-exempt and investment company taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Foreign taxes
The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.
Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed along with the income distribution. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Accounting Standards Update 2017-08 Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities
In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2017-08 Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. ASU No. 2017-08 updates the accounting standards to shorten the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities, held at a premium, to be amortized to the earliest call date. The update applies to securities with explicit, noncontingent call features that are callable at fixed prices and on preset dates. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, management is evaluating the implication of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees and underlying fund fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is a blend of (i) 0.00% on assets invested in Columbia proprietary funds, including exchange-traded funds, that pay an investment management fee to the Investment Manager, and (ii) a fee that declines from 0.72% to 0.52%, depending on asset levels, on assets invested in securities, instruments and other assets not described above, including other funds advised by the Investment Manager that do not pay an management services fee, derivatives and individual securities. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended January 31, 2018 was 0.66% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. Because the Underlying Funds have varied expense and fee levels and the Fund may own different proportions of Underlying Funds at different times, the amount of fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund will vary. These expenses are not reflected in the expenses shown in Statement of Operations and are not included in the ratios to average net assets shown in the Financial Highlights.
Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees, who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial, are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. All amounts payable under the Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. A portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, along with other affiliated funds governed by the Board of Trustees, based on relative net assets.
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. (DST) to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of DST for services as sub-transfer agent and DST is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee for shareholder services based on the number of accounts or on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in omnibus accounts up to the lesser of the amount charged by the financial intermediary or a cap established by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Class K, Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.07%, 0.07% and 0.02%, respectively, of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
For the six months ended January 31, 2018, the Fund’s annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
| Effective rate (%) |
Class A | 0.11 |
Advisor Class | 0.11 |
Class C | 0.11 |
Institutional Class | 0.11 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.07 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.02 |
Class K | 0.07 |
Class R | 0.11 |
Class T | 0.13 |
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended January 31, 2018, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
Plan administration fees
Under a Plan Administration Services Agreement with the Transfer Agent, the Fund pays an annual fee at a rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class K shares for the provision of various administrative, recordkeeping, communication and educational services.
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Under a Plan and Agreement of Distribution, the Fund pays a fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A and Class T shares, a fee at an annual rate of up to 0.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class R shares (of which up to 0.25% may be used for shareholder services) and a fee at an annual rate of up to 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares. For Class B and Class C shares, of the 1.00% fee, up to 0.75% is reimbursed for distribution expenses. As a result of all Class B shares of the Fund being redeemed or converted to Class A shares, August 4, 2017 was the last day the Fund paid a distribution and shareholder services fee for Class B shares.
The amount of distribution and shareholder services expenses incurred by the Distributor and not yet reimbursed (unreimbursed expense) was approximately $424,000 for Class C shares. This amount is based on the most recent information available as of December 31, 2017, and may be recovered from future payments under the distribution plan or CDSCs. To the extent the unreimbursed expense has been fully recovered, the distribution and/or shareholder services fee is reduced.
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended January 31, 2018, if any, are listed below:
| Amount ($) |
Class A | 123,450 |
Class C | 2,652 |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:
| November 1, 2017 through November 30, 2018 | Prior to November 1, 2017 |
Class A | 1.47% | 1.53% |
Advisor Class | 1.22 | 1.28 |
Class C | 2.22 | 2.28 |
Institutional Class | 1.22 | 1.28 |
Institutional 2 Class | 1.15 | 1.23 |
Institutional 3 Class | 1.10 | 1.18 |
Class K | 1.40 | 1.48 |
Class R | 1.72 | 1.78 |
Class T | 1.47 | 1.53 |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At January 31, 2018, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal tax cost ($) | Gross unrealized appreciation ($) | Gross unrealized (depreciation) ($) | Net unrealized appreciation ($) |
545,120,000 | 122,205,000 | (16,668,000) | 105,537,000 |
Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
The following capital loss carryforwards, determined at July 31, 2017, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration are required to be utilized prior to any capital losses which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, capital loss carryforwards which carry an expiration date may be more likely to expire unused.
2018 ($) | 2019 ($) | No expiration short-term ($) | No expiration long-term ($) | Total ($) |
101,201,205 | 21,208,022 | — | — | 122,409,227 |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $263,470,060 and $277,503,245, respectively, for the six months ended January 31, 2018, of which $148,510,966 and $170,568,638, respectively, were U.S. government securities. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Affiliated money market fund
The Fund invests significantly in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds (the Affiliated MMF). The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends - affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the Affiliated MMF. The Affiliated MMF prices its shares with a floating net asset value. In addition, the Board of Trustees of the Affiliated MMF may impose a fee on redemptions (sometimes referred to as a liquidity fee) or temporarily suspend redemptions (sometimes referred to as imposing a redemption gate) in the event its liquidity falls below regulatory limits.
Note 7. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by Citibank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended January 31, 2018.
Note 8. Significant risks
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that the value of debt securities in the Fund’s portfolio may decline because the issuer may default and fail to pay interest or repay principal when due. Rating agencies assign credit ratings to debt securities to indicate their credit risk. Lower rated or unrated debt securities held by the Fund may present increased credit risk as compared to higher-rated debt securities.
Derivatives risk
Losses involving derivative instruments may be substantial, because a relatively small price movement in the underlying security(ies), commodity, currency or index or other instrument or asset may result in a substantial loss for the Fund. In addition to the potential for increased losses, the use of derivative instruments may lead to increased volatility within the Fund. Derivatives will typically increase the Fund’s exposure to principal risks to which it is otherwise exposed, and may expose the Fund to additional risks, including correlation risk, counterparty risk, hedging risk, leverage risk and liquidity risk.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Financial sector risk
The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the financial services sector than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors. Companies in the financial services sector are subject to certain risks, including the risk of regulatory change, decreased liquidity in credit markets and unstable interest rates. Such companies may have concentrated portfolios, such as a high level of loans to real estate developers, which makes them vulnerable to economic conditions that affect that industry. Performance of such companies may be affected by competitive pressures and exposure to investments or agreements that, under certain circumstances, may lead to losses (e.g., subprime loans). Companies in the financial services sector are subject to extensive governmental regulation that may limit the amount and types of loans and other financial commitments they can make, and interest rates and fees that they may charge. In addition, profitability of such companies is largely dependent upon the availability and the cost of capital.
Foreign securities and emerging market countries risk
Investing in foreign securities may include certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as fluctuating currency values and changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate these risks. These countries are also more likely to experience high levels of inflation, deflation or currency devaluation which could hurt their economies and securities markets. To the extent that the Fund concentrates its investment exposure to any one or a few specific countries, the Fund will be particularly susceptible to the various conditions, events or other factors impacting those countries and may, therefore, have a greater risk than that of a fund which is more geographically diversified.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk of losses attributable to changes in interest rates. In general, if prevailing interest rates rise, the values of debt securities tend to fall, and if interest rates fall, the values of debt securities tend to rise. Actions by governments and central banking authorities can result in increases in interest rates. Increasing interest rates may negatively affect the value of debt securities held by the Fund, resulting in a negative impact on the Fund’s performance and net asset value per share. In general, the longer the maturity or duration of a debt security, the greater its sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk associated with a lack of marketability of investments which may make it difficult to sell the investment at a desirable time or price. Changing regulatory, market or other conditions or environments (for example, the interest rate or credit environments) may adversely affect the liquidity of the Fund’s investments. The Fund may have to accept a lower selling price for the holding, sell other investments, or forego another, more appealing investment opportunity. Generally, the less liquid the market at the time the Fund sells a portfolio investment, the greater the risk of loss or decline of value to the Fund. A less liquid market can lead to an increase in Fund redemptions, which may negatively impact Fund performance and net asset value per share, including, for example, if the Fund is forced to sell securities in a down market.
Shareholder concentration risk
At January 31, 2018, affiliated shareholders of record owned 91.6% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Technology and technology-related investment risk
The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the information technology sector, as well as other technology-related sectors (collectively, the technology sectors) than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors. Companies in the technology sectors are subject to certain risks, including the risk that new services, equipment or technologies will not be accepted by consumers and businesses or will become rapidly obsolete.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Performance of such companies may be affected by factors including obtaining and protecting patents (or the failure to do so) and significant competitive pressures, including aggressive pricing of their products or services, new market entrants, competition for market share and short product cycles due to an accelerated rate of technological developments. Such competitive pressures may lead to limited earnings and/or falling profit margins. As a result, the value of their securities may fall or fail to rise. In addition, many technology sector companies have limited operating histories and prices of these companies’ securities historically have been more volatile than other securities, especially over the short term.
Note 9. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 10. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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The Fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
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Columbia Global Opportunities Fund
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to
investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies. All rights reserved. Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., 225 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110-2804
© 2018 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com

SemiAnnual Report
January 31, 2018
Columbia Floating Rate Fund
Not FDIC Insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
The current outlook for financial markets is clouded by two primary concerns: the high valuation of equities and the direction of interest rates. Following the U.S. presidential election, U.S. equities rallied based on the assumption that the new administration’s policies would stimulate growth quickly. Unfortunately it’s unclear whether those measures will get passed, much less passed quickly. In fixed income, uncertainty stems from the possibility that interest rates won’t rise as rapidly as expected if the administration’s proposed growth policies are not implemented.
Given this uncertainty, investors value a consistent approach more than ever. Investors want strong, repeatable risk-adjusted returns. Consistency — not surprises. As a leading global asset manager, we believe our consistent, collaborative investment approach enables us to deliver the dependable experience your portfolio demands. So, how do we strive to deliver a consistent investment experience?
Better insights
Your portfolio benefits from the investment insights uncovered by our talented investment teams around the world.
Better decisions
Our collaborative, interactive environment enables our investment teams to construct portfolios that take advantage of the best investment ideas.
Better outcomes
We aim to deliver a consistent experience, which means fewer surprises, dependable insights, and products designed to do the thing you want.
Whether you’re trying to save money to help your children go to college or for your own retirement, it’s the consistency of the return that is most essential. People who chase higher returns are usually also the first to sell when that investment goes through a bad patch. We try to combat this behavioral tendency by offering strategies that aim for a more consistent return. Our goal is for investors to panic less during periods of volatility, which can have a significant effect on their long-term results.
Nothing is more important to us than making sure those who have entrusted us to protect and grow their assets can do what matters most to them: build a nest egg, leave a legacy, and live confidently — now and throughout retirement. It’s why our talented professionals around the world work together to uncover uncommon opportunities and why our process encourages challenge and debate around our most compelling ideas to ensure better informed investment decisions, which hopefully lead to better outcomes for you.
Your success is our priority. Talk to your financial advisor about how working with Columbia Threadneedle Investments may help you position your portfolio for consistent, sustainable outcomes, no matter the market conditions.
Sincerely,
Christopher O. Petersen
President, Columbia Funds
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about a fund, visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2018 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Investment objective
Columbia Floating Rate Fund (the Fund) seeks to provide shareholders with a high level of current income and, as a secondary objective, preservation of capital.
Portfolio management
Lynn Hopton
Co-portfolio manager
Managed Fund since 2006
Yvonne Stevens
Co-portfolio manager
Managed Fund since 2006
Steven Staver
Co-portfolio manager
Managed Fund since 2008
Ronald Launsbach, CFA
Co-portfolio manager
Managed Fund since 2012
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended January 31, 2018) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A | Excluding sales charges | 02/16/06 | 2.98 | 4.83 | 3.85 | 4.47 |
| Including sales charges | | -0.11 | 1.69 | 3.23 | 4.15 |
Advisor Class* | 02/28/13 | 3.11 | 5.10 | 4.11 | 4.60 |
Class C | Excluding sales charges | 02/16/06 | 2.59 | 4.06 | 3.08 | 3.69 |
| Including sales charges | | 1.59 | 3.06 | 3.08 | 3.69 |
Institutional Class* | 09/27/10 | 3.11 | 5.11 | 4.11 | 4.66 |
Institutional 2 Class* | 08/01/08 | 3.23 | 5.13 | 4.19 | 4.78 |
Institutional 3 Class* | 06/01/15 | 3.15 | 5.19 | 4.04 | 4.56 |
Class K | 02/16/06 | 2.99 | 4.87 | 3.91 | 4.56 |
Class R* | 09/27/10 | 2.84 | 4.57 | 3.60 | 4.22 |
Class T | Excluding sales charges | 12/01/06 | 2.95 | 4.77 | 3.87 | 4.43 |
| Including sales charges | | 0.40 | 2.19 | 3.35 | 4.16 |
Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index | | 2.54 | 4.81 | 4.32 | 5.01 |
Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 3.00%. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. Returns for Class T shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 2.50% per transaction. The Fund’s other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Effective November 1, 2017, Class R4, Class R5, Class Y and Class Z shares were renamed Advisor Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class and Institutional Class shares, respectively. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com or calling 800.345.6611.
* | The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one share class at its inception, Class A shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information. |
The Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index is an unmanaged market value-weighted index designed to represent the investable universe of the U.S. dollar-denominated leveraged loan market.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Fund at a Glance (continued)
Portfolio breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2018) |
Common Stocks | 3.4 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | 1.1 |
Money Market Funds | 4.1 |
Preferred Stocks | 0.0 (a) |
Senior Loans | 91.4 |
Warrants | 0.0 (a) |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Quality breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2018) |
BBB rating | 5.6 |
BB rating | 35.8 |
B rating | 50.3 |
CCC rating | 6.4 |
CC rating | 0.2 |
Not rated | 1.7 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income investments (excluding Money Market Funds).
Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from highest to lowest credit quality, determined by using the rating assigned by Moody’s, as available. If Moody’s doesn’t rate a bond, then the S&P rating is used. When a bond is not rated by any rating agency, it is designated as “Not rated.” Credit quality ratings assigned by a rating agency are subjective opinions, not statements of fact, and are subject to change, including daily. The ratings assigned by credit rating agencies are but one of the considerations that the Investment Manager and/or Fund’s subadviser incorporates into its credit analysis process, along with such other issuer-specific factors as cash flows, capital structure and leverage ratios, ability to de-leverage (repay) through free cash flow, quality of management, market positioning and access to capital, as well as such security-specific factors as the terms of the security (e.g., interest rate and time to maturity) and the amount and type of any collateral. Additionally, the Investment Manager considers the interest rate to be paid on the investment, the portfolio’s exposure to a particular sector, and the relative value of the loan within the sector, among other factors.
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
August 1, 2017 — January 31, 2018 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | Account value at the end of the period ($) | Expenses paid during the period ($) | Fund’s annualized expense ratio (%) |
| Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual |
Class A | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,029.80 | 1,020.01 | 5.27 | 5.24 | 1.03 |
Advisor Class (formerly Class R4) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,031.10 | 1,021.27 | 3.99 | 3.97 | 0.78 |
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,025.90 | 1,016.23 | 9.09 | 9.05 | 1.78 |
Institutional Class (formerly Class Z) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,031.10 | 1,021.27 | 3.99 | 3.97 | 0.78 |
Institutional 2 Class (formerly Class R5) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,032.30 | 1,021.48 | 3.79 | 3.77 | 0.74 |
Institutional 3 Class (formerly Class Y) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,031.50 | 1,021.73 | 3.53 | 3.52 | 0.69 |
Class K | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,029.90 | 1,020.21 | 5.07 | 5.04 | 0.99 |
Class R | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,028.40 | 1,018.75 | 6.54 | 6.51 | 1.28 |
Class T | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,029.50 | 1,020.01 | 5.27 | 5.24 | 1.03 |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Common Stocks 3.4% |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Consumer Discretionary 1.0% |
Auto Components 0.1% |
Aptiv PLC | 11,178 | 1,060,569 |
Delphi Technologies PLC(a) | 3,726 | 205,787 |
Total | | 1,266,356 |
Automobiles —% |
Dayco/Mark IV(a) | 2,545 | 78,046 |
Diversified Consumer Services —% |
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co.(a) | 18,619 | 156,399 |
Household Durables —% |
Rhodes Companies LLC (The)(a),(b),(c),(d) | 109,053 | 0 |
Media 0.9% |
Cengage Learning, Inc.(a),(d) | 77,986 | 604,392 |
Dex Media, Inc.(a) | 18,060 | 134,547 |
HIBU Midco Shares(a),(c),(d) | 182,648 | 0 |
MGM Holdings II, Inc.(a) | 68,207 | 7,855,196 |
Star Tribune Co. (The)(a),(b),(c),(d) | 1,098 | — |
Tribune Media Co. | 29,872 | 1,272,248 |
tronc, Inc.(a) | 4,413 | 90,025 |
Total | | 9,956,408 |
Total Consumer Discretionary | 11,457,209 |
Energy 0.6% |
Energy Equipment & Services 0.1% |
Ocean Rig UDW, Inc.(a) | 44,617 | 1,201,090 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 0.5% |
Arch Coal, Inc. | 36,309 | 3,268,173 |
Contura Energy, Inc. | 17,607 | 1,176,588 |
Linn Energy, Inc.(a),(d) | 16,480 | 651,372 |
Total | | 5,096,133 |
Total Energy | 6,297,223 |
Financials 0.2% |
Capital Markets 0.2% |
RCS Capital Corp.(a),(d) | 54,917 | 2,443,806 |
Total Financials | 2,443,806 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Information Technology 0.2% |
Software 0.2% |
Avaya Holdings Corp.(a) | 118,403 | 2,472,255 |
Physical Eagle Topco Ltd.(a),(b),(c),(d) | 194,303 | 0 |
Total | | 2,472,255 |
Total Information Technology | 2,472,255 |
Materials 1.0% |
Chemicals 1.0% |
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A | 91,857 | 11,008,143 |
Metals & Mining —% |
Aleris International, Inc.(a) | 16,833 | 509,198 |
Total Materials | 11,517,341 |
Telecommunication Services 0.1% |
Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.1% |
Hawaiian Telcom Holdco, Inc.(a) | 15,044 | 431,612 |
Total Telecommunication Services | 431,612 |
Utilities 0.3% |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers 0.3% |
Samson Resources(a),(d) | 70,647 | 1,554,234 |
Templar Energy LLC(a),(d) | 54,589 | 68,237 |
Vistra Energy Corp(a) | 105,843 | 2,063,939 |
Total | | 3,686,410 |
Total Utilities | 3,686,410 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $20,768,221) | 38,305,856 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes 1.1% |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Building Materials 0.1% |
Core & Main LP(e) |
08/15/2025 | 6.125% | | 1,296,000 | 1,310,783 |
Gaming 0.3% |
Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc.(e) |
10/01/2020 | 7.804% | | 2,877,000 | 2,905,770 |
Tunica-Biloxi Gaming Authority(e) |
12/15/2020 | 3.780% | | 2,787,455 | 752,613 |
Total | 3,658,383 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Health Care 0.1% |
Quorum Health Corp. |
04/15/2023 | 11.625% | | 1,000,000 | 1,039,930 |
Media and Entertainment 0.3% |
Urban One, Inc.(e) |
02/15/2020 | 9.250% | | 3,000,000 | 2,916,555 |
Metals and Mining 0.0% |
Noranda Aluminum Acquisition Corp. PIK(b),(d),(e) |
10/20/2020 | 10.000% | | 28,239 | 19,767 |
Packaging 0.1% |
Signode Industrial Group Luxembourg SA/US, Inc.(e) |
05/01/2022 | 6.375% | | 1,000,000 | 1,039,860 |
Technology 0.2% |
Dell International LLC/EMC Corp.(e) |
06/15/2023 | 5.450% | | 2,325,000 | 2,491,240 |
Total Corporate Bonds & Notes (Cost $12,315,997) | 12,476,518 |
Preferred Stocks —% |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | Shares | Value ($) |
Energy —% |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels —% |
Contura/Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. Holding Co.(a) | — | 13,080 | 104,640 |
Contura/Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. ReorgCo.(a) | — | 13,080 | 359,700 |
Total | | | 464,340 |
Total Energy | 464,340 |
Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $71,940) | 464,340 |
Senior Loans 91.8% |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Aerospace & Defense 1.6% |
Doncasters US Finance LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 04/09/2020 | 5.193% | | 2,852,001 | 2,816,351 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Engility Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.750% 08/14/2023 | 4.823% | | 3,164,706 | 3,194,391 |
Leidos Innovations Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 08/16/2023 | 3.625% | | 4,974,750 | 5,018,279 |
TransDigm, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche E Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 05/14/2022 | 4.323% | | 608,601 | 613,719 |
Tranche F Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 06/09/2023 | 4.365% | | 4,905,060 | 4,946,852 |
Wesco Aircraft Hardware Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 02/28/2021 | 4.200% | | 2,000,000 | 1,950,000 |
Total | 18,539,592 |
Airlines 1.2% |
American Airlines, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 06/27/2020 | 3.567% | | 3,834,779 | 3,848,546 |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 12/14/2023 | 3.559% | | 1,930,500 | 1,936,658 |
Delta Air Lines, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 10/18/2018 | 4.056% | | 1,960,852 | 1,970,441 |
United AirLines, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 04/01/2024 | 3.772% | | 5,458,750 | 5,480,913 |
Total | 13,236,558 |
Automotive 1.3% |
Allison Transmission, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B3 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 09/23/2022 | 3.570% | | 2,516,526 | 2,538,017 |
Dayco Products LLC(d),(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.000% 05/19/2023 | 6.479% | | 3,208,875 | 3,248,986 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
DexKo Global Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 07/24/2024 | 5.245% | | 1,496,250 | 1,514,953 |
FCA US LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 12/31/2018 | 3.570% | | 579,993 | 581,083 |
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)(f),(g) |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 04/30/2019 | 3.560% | | 1,133,333 | 1,136,507 |
Horizon Global Corp.(d),(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.500% 06/30/2021 | 6.073% | | 1,262,185 | 1,262,185 |
Navistar, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.500% 11/06/2024 | 5.060% | | 4,800,000 | 4,838,016 |
Total | 15,119,747 |
Brokerage/Asset Managers/Exchanges 0.3% |
Aretec Group, Inc.(f),(g) |
2nd Lien Term Loan PIK |
3-month USD LIBOR + 7.500% 05/23/2021 | 5.069% | | 1,125,418 | 1,129,638 |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% 11/23/2020 | 5.823% | | 964,020 | 967,635 |
Greenhill & Co., Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 10/12/2022 | 5.285% | | 1,650,000 | 1,662,375 |
Total | 3,759,648 |
Building Materials 1.3% |
American Bath Group LLC(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.250% 09/30/2023 | 6.943% | | 5,197,368 | 5,240,662 |
Associated Asphalt Partners LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.250% 04/05/2024 | 6.823% | | 1,958,777 | 1,841,250 |
HD Supply, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B3 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 08/13/2021 | 3.943% | | 1,134,201 | 1,144,125 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Tranche B4 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 10/17/2023 | 4.193% | | 396,007 | 399,722 |
QUIKRETE Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 11/15/2023 | 4.323% | | 4,380,795 | 4,401,691 |
SRS Distribution, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 8.750% 02/24/2023 | 10.323% | | 1,000,000 | 1,027,500 |
Tranche B4 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% 08/25/2022 | 4.873% | | 494,937 | 498,857 |
Total | 14,553,807 |
Cable and Satellite 2.5% |
Charter Communications Operating, LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 04/30/2025 | 3.580% | | 4,675,000 | 4,700,572 |
Cogeco Communications (USA) II LP(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.375% 01/03/2025 | 3.948% | | 4,500,000 | 4,507,335 |
CSC Holdings LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 07/17/2025 | 3.809% | | 2,486,449 | 2,489,035 |
Encompass Digital Media, Inc.(d),(f),(g) |
Tranche B 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.500% 06/06/2021 | 6.200% | | 1,888,290 | 1,826,920 |
Tranche B 2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 7.750% 06/06/2022 | 9.450% | | 1,500,000 | 1,275,000 |
MCC Iowa LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche M Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 01/15/2025 | 3.470% | | 1,995,000 | 2,017,444 |
Quebecor Media, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 08/17/2020 | 3.663% | | 1,915,000 | 1,920,592 |
Telesat Canada(f),(g) |
Tranche B4 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 11/17/2023 | 4.700% | | 5,887,001 | 5,916,436 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Virgin Media Bristol LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche K Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 01/15/2026 | 4.059% | | 4,200,000 | 4,223,352 |
Total | 28,876,686 |
Chemicals 6.3% |
Aruba Investments, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 02/02/2022 | 4.943% | | 2,468,354 | 2,470,403 |
Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC(d),(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.500% 08/12/2022 | 6.943% | | 1,773,000 | 1,786,297 |
Atotech U.S.A., Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 01/31/2024 | 4.693% | | 1,666,625 | 1,679,958 |
Axalta Coating Systems Dutch Holding BBV/US Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 06/01/2024 | 3.693% | | 1,151,500 | 1,159,250 |
Chemours Co. (The)(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 05/12/2022 | 4.080% | | 1,715,112 | 1,727,616 |
ColourOz Investment 1 GmbH(f),(g) |
Tranche C 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 09/07/2021 | 4.741% | | 590,639 | 560,617 |
ColourOz Investment 2 LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 09/07/2021 | 4.741% | | 3,572,881 | 3,391,271 |
DuBois Chemicals, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 03/15/2024 | 5.317% | | 1,343,667 | 1,348,705 |
DuBois Chemicals, Inc.(f),(g),(h) |
Delayed Draw 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 03/15/2024 | 1.000% | | 96,667 | 97,029 |
Duke Finance LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% 02/21/2024 | 5.943% | | 3,861,716 | 3,868,977 |
Flint Group GMBH(f),(g) |
Tranche B8 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 09/07/2021 | 4.741% | | 818,812 | 777,192 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Houghton International(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 12/20/2019 | 4.823% | | 1,863,446 | 1,863,446 |
Houghton International(d),(f),(g) |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 8.250% 12/21/2020 | 10.073% | | 2,150,000 | 2,150,000 |
Ineos US Finance LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 04/01/2024 | 3.573% | | 5,150,000 | 5,172,557 |
KMG Chemicals, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.750% 06/15/2024 | 4.323% | | 1,250,909 | 1,260,291 |
Kraton Polymers LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 01/06/2022 | 4.573% | | 1,138,498 | 1,150,008 |
MacDermid, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B6 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 06/07/2023 | 4.573% | | 4,135,041 | 4,164,317 |
Minerals Technologies, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 02/14/2024 | 3.845% | | 1,484,201 | 1,493,477 |
Nexeo Solutions, LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 06/09/2023 | 4.850% | | 5,565,532 | 5,621,188 |
Omnova Solutions, Inc.(d),(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% 08/25/2023 | 5.823% | | 1,418,973 | 1,433,163 |
PolyOne Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B3 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 11/11/2022 | 3.556% | | 4,435,926 | 4,461,787 |
PQ Corp.(f),(g),(h) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 02/08/2025 | | | 1,950,000 | 1,967,062 |
PQ Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 11/04/2022 | 5.022% | | 2,588,793 | 2,604,326 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Ravago Holdings America, Inc.(d),(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 07/13/2023 | 4.450% | | 3,942,469 | 3,972,037 |
Solenis International LP/Holdings 3 LLC(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 07/31/2021 | 4.729% | | 2,392,225 | 2,388,493 |
Trinseo Materials Operating SCA/Finance, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 09/06/2024 | 4.073% | | 1,957,560 | 1,973,867 |
Tronox Ltd.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 09/23/2024 | 4.693% | | 1,744,186 | 1,759,762 |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 09/23/2024 | 4.693% | | 755,814 | 762,563 |
Univar USA, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B3 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 07/01/2024 | 4.073% | | 5,340,482 | 5,389,455 |
Vantage Specialties, Inc.(f),(g) |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 8.250% 10/27/2025 | 10.022% | | 2,400,000 | 2,406,000 |
Versum Materials, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 09/29/2023 | 3.693% | | 740,625 | 745,720 |
Total | 71,606,834 |
Construction Machinery 1.6% |
Columbus McKinnon Corp.(d),(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 01/31/2024 | 4.693% | | 3,071,053 | 3,101,764 |
Doosan Bobcat, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 05/18/2024 | 4.193% | | 4,062,816 | 4,103,444 |
Douglas Dynamics LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 12/31/2021 | 4.700% | | 1,313,350 | 1,320,745 |
DXP Enterprises, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.500% 08/29/2023 | 7.073% | | 3,017,438 | 3,032,525 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
North American Lifting Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.500% 11/27/2020 | 6.193% | | 2,388,771 | 2,247,833 |
Vertiv Group Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 11/30/2023 | 5.568% | | 4,512,931 | 4,558,060 |
Total | 18,364,371 |
Consumer Cyclical Services 2.7% |
AlixPartners LLP(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 04/04/2024 | 4.443% | | 1,985,000 | 1,998,776 |
Creative Artists Agency LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 02/15/2024 | 5.059% | | 6,583,500 | 6,608,188 |
Cushman & Wakefield(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 11/04/2021 | 4.825% | | 1,907,328 | 1,906,260 |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 8.250% 11/04/2022 | 10.022% | | 1,167,571 | 1,158,814 |
Delta 2 SARL(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.550% 02/01/2024 | 4.073% | | 4,258,105 | 4,273,009 |
IG Investments Holdings LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 10/31/2021 | 5.193% | | 1,423,381 | 1,437,614 |
ServiceMaster Co. LLC (The)(f),(g) |
Tranche C Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 11/08/2023 | 4.073% | | 2,648,250 | 2,663,981 |
Staples, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 09/12/2024 | 5.488% | | 4,825,000 | 4,797,883 |
Trans Union LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B3 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 04/10/2023 | 3.573% | | 4,399,282 | 4,424,930 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
USS Ultimate Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 08/25/2024 | 5.323% | | 1,996,116 | 2,018,573 |
Total | 31,288,028 |
Consumer Products 1.4% |
Interior Logic Group, Inc.(d),(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 6.000% 03/01/2024 | 7.481% | | 1,925,000 | 1,932,219 |
Prestige Brands, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B4 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 01/26/2024 | 4.323% | | 1,712,036 | 1,727,375 |
Serta Simmons Bedding LLC(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 11/08/2023 | 5.130% | | 3,430,300 | 3,355,280 |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 8.000% 11/08/2024 | 9.555% | | 1,898,667 | 1,780,000 |
Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 09/19/2019 | 5.522% | | 1,615,656 | 1,606,237 |
Weight Watchers International, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.500% 11/29/2024 | 6.426% | | 1,500,000 | 1,517,340 |
Wilsonart LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche D Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 12/19/2023 | 4.950% | | 3,368,552 | 3,396,342 |
Total | 15,314,793 |
Diversified Manufacturing 4.2% |
Accudyne Industries Borrower SCA/LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 08/18/2024 | 5.317% | | 2,992,500 | 3,019,073 |
Allnex & Cy SCA(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% 09/13/2023 | 4.712% | | 2,436,840 | 2,450,559 |
Tranche B3 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% 09/13/2023 | 4.712% | | 1,835,892 | 1,846,228 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Apex Tool Group LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 01/31/2020 | 4.823% | | 2,483,601 | 2,486,706 |
Bright Bidco BV(f),(g) |
Tranche B 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.500% 06/30/2024 | 6.173% | | 4,626,750 | 4,670,149 |
Crosby US Acquisition Corp.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 11/23/2020 | 4.446% | | 840,000 | 824,880 |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 6.000% 11/22/2021 | 7.446% | | 2,000,000 | 1,873,500 |
EWT Holdings III Corp(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 12/20/2024 | 4.693% | | 4,644,837 | 4,688,405 |
Filtration Group Corp.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 11/23/2020 | 4.573% | | 4,377,037 | 4,428,118 |
Forterra Finance LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 10/25/2023 | 4.573% | | 2,549,884 | 2,418,667 |
Gardner Denver, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 07/30/2024 | 4.443% | | 4,808,390 | 4,829,162 |
Gates Global LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 04/01/2024 | 4.693% | | 3,628,934 | 3,654,809 |
Harsco Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 12/06/2024 | 4.625% | | 1,985,000 | 2,010,646 |
Hyster-Yale Group, Inc.(d),(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 05/30/2023 | 5.573% | | 1,511,250 | 1,526,362 |
LTI Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.750% 05/16/2024 | 6.323% | | 2,089,500 | 2,113,007 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Tyco International Holdings SARL(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 1.500% 03/02/2020 | 3.370% | | 2,650,500 | 2,643,874 |
Welbilt, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 03/03/2023 | 4.323% | | 2,565,597 | 2,588,046 |
Total | 48,072,191 |
Electric 4.3% |
AES Corp. (The)(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 05/24/2022 | 3.454% | | 2,530,875 | 2,539,834 |
Astoria Energy LLC(d),(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 12/24/2021 | 5.580% | | 4,186,129 | 4,217,525 |
Calpine Construction Finance Co., LP(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 01/15/2025 | 4.073% | | 568,060 | 570,395 |
Calpine Corp.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 05/31/2023 | 4.200% | | 2,856,500 | 2,870,468 |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 01/15/2024 | 4.200% | | 2,221,519 | 2,231,871 |
Eastern Power LLC/Covert Midco LLC/TPF II LC LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 10/02/2023 | 5.323% | | 5,048,758 | 5,115,048 |
EFS Cogen Holdings I LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% 06/28/2023 | 4.950% | | 2,179,527 | 2,198,598 |
Energy Future Intermediate Holding Co. LLC(f),(g),(i) |
Debtor in Possession Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 06/30/2018 | 4.567% | | 5,400,000 | 5,418,306 |
Exgen Renewables IV LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 11/28/2024 | 4.468% | | 1,000,000 | 1,012,500 |
Helix General Funding LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 06/03/2024 | 5.443% | | 1,952,905 | 1,970,247 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
MRP Generation Holdings, LLC(d),(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 7.000% 10/18/2022 | 8.693% | | 5,110,313 | 4,931,452 |
Nautilus Power, LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.500% 05/16/2024 | 5.823% | | 2,941,477 | 2,985,599 |
Southeast PowerGen LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 12/02/2021 | 5.080% | | 1,397,260 | 1,355,343 |
Vistra Operations Co. LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 08/04/2023 | 4.074% | | 1,894,436 | 1,908,303 |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 12/14/2023 | 4.311% | | 891,000 | 896,016 |
Tranche C Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 08/04/2023 | 4.075% | | 335,714 | 338,172 |
Viva Alamo LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% 02/22/2021 | 6.010% | | 5,596,057 | 5,520,846 |
WG Partners Acquisition LLC(d),(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 11/15/2023 | 5.193% | | 3,063,123 | 3,082,267 |
Total | 49,162,790 |
Environmental 1.5% |
Advanced Disposal Services, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 11/10/2023 | 3.715% | | 5,215,420 | 5,246,817 |
EnergySolutions LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.750% 05/29/2020 | 6.450% | | 1,989,036 | 2,028,816 |
STI Infrastructure SARL(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.250% 08/22/2020 | 7.193% | | 3,834,939 | 3,563,310 |
WCA Waste Systems, Inc.(d),(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 08/11/2023 | 4.323% | | 3,357,500 | 3,374,288 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Wrangler Buyer Corp./Waste Industries USA, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 09/27/2024 | 4.573% | | 3,175,000 | 3,198,368 |
Total | 17,411,599 |
Finance Companies 1.3% |
Avolon Borrower 1 LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 03/21/2022 | 3.811% | | 8,300,769 | 8,284,831 |
FinCo I LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 12/27/2022 | 4.323% | | 6,200,000 | 6,282,646 |
Total | 14,567,477 |
Food and Beverage 2.7% |
Aramark Intermediate HoldCo Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 03/28/2024 | 3.573% | | 5,251,535 | 5,290,922 |
Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 05/27/2024 | 3.567% | | 3,781,000 | 3,796,767 |
Del Monte Foods, Inc.(f),(g) |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 7.250% 08/18/2021 | 9.064% | | 2,000,000 | 1,210,000 |
Dole Food Co., Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 04/06/2024 | 4.317% | | 2,789,687 | 2,796,662 |
Hostess Brands LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 08/03/2022 | 3.823% | | 2,167,124 | 2,180,668 |
JBS USA Lux SA(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 10/30/2022 | 4.100% | | 5,285,062 | 5,244,103 |
Pinnacle Foods Finance LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 02/02/2024 | 3.564% | | 5,544,000 | 5,589,350 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
US Foods, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 06/27/2023 | 4.073% | | 4,539,312 | 4,582,798 |
Total | 30,691,270 |
Foreign Agencies 0.2% |
Oxea Holding Vier GmbH(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 10/14/2024 | 5.250% | | 2,493,750 | 2,506,219 |
Gaming 5.2% |
Affinity Gaming(f),(g) |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 8.250% 01/31/2025 | 9.729% | | 1,725,000 | 1,739,024 |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 07/01/2023 | 5.193% | | 2,517,247 | 2,532,200 |
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd.(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 10/20/2021 | 3.745% | | 1,461,538 | 1,474,327 |
Boyd Gaming Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 09/15/2023 | 3.968% | | 1,268,822 | 1,277,552 |
Caesars Resort Collection LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 12/23/2024 | 4.323% | | 4,000,000 | 4,046,520 |
CBAC Borrower LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 07/08/2024 | 5.573% | | 4,339,125 | 4,373,013 |
Eldorado Resorts, Inc.(d),(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 04/17/2024 | 3.839% | | 1,468,116 | 1,477,292 |
Golden Nugget, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 10/04/2023 | 4.875% | | 2,512,271 | 2,540,282 |
Greektown Holdings LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 04/25/2024 | 4.323% | | 1,940,250 | 1,944,286 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Las Vegas Sands LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 03/29/2024 | 3.573% | | 2,797,742 | 2,819,368 |
Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.500% 10/13/2023 | 5.573% | | 5,233,598 | 5,279,392 |
MotorCity Casino Hotel(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 08/06/2021 | 4.323% | | 2,345,878 | 2,364,950 |
Penn National Gaming, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 01/19/2024 | 4.073% | | 1,790,750 | 1,798,593 |
Scientific Games International, Inc.(d),(f),(g),(j) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 10/19/2020 | 1.506% | | 1,900,000 | 1,672,000 |
Scientific Games International, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B4 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 08/14/2024 | 4.823% | | 8,254,312 | 8,296,740 |
Seminole Tribe of Florida(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 07/08/2024 | 3.567% | | 2,269,313 | 2,283,496 |
Stars Group, Inc. (The)(f),(g) |
Tranche B3 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 08/01/2021 | 5.193% | | 6,033,175 | 6,076,554 |
Twin River Management Group, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% 07/10/2020 | 5.193% | | 2,356,038 | 2,384,028 |
Yonkers Racing Corp.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 05/31/2024 | 4.820% | | 5,018,913 | 5,056,554 |
Total | 59,436,171 |
Health Care 6.1% |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 02/16/2023 | 4.305% | | 1,519,092 | 1,530,804 |
Air Methods Corp.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 04/22/2024 | 5.193% | | 2,778,217 | 2,792,109 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Avantor, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 11/21/2024 | 5.561% | | 2,375,000 | 2,407,656 |
Change Healthcare Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 03/01/2024 | 4.323% | | 7,865,562 | 7,912,756 |
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche G Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 12/31/2019 | 4.229% | | 1,487,631 | 1,467,176 |
Tranche H Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 01/27/2021 | 4.479% | | 870,737 | 853,819 |
DaVita, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 06/24/2021 | 4.323% | | 3,730,183 | 3,776,810 |
Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.500% 12/20/2024 | 6.070% | | 2,000,000 | 2,012,500 |
Envision Healthcare Corp.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 12/01/2023 | 4.580% | | 3,889,472 | 3,902,424 |
HC Group Holdings III, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.000% 04/07/2022 | 6.573% | | 1,979,747 | 2,002,019 |
HCA, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B8 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 02/15/2024 | 3.823% | | 3,960,075 | 3,995,438 |
INC Research Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 08/01/2024 | 3.823% | | 2,906,250 | 2,918,049 |
Jaguar Holding Co. I LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 08/18/2022 | 4.386% | | 5,918,523 | 5,958,473 |
MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 06/07/2023 | 4.693% | | 1,826,837 | 1,839,114 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
National Mentor Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 01/31/2021 | 4.693% | | 1,227,188 | 1,242,012 |
Onex Carestream Finance LP(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 06/07/2019 | 5.693% | | 1,666,360 | 1,669,593 |
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Holdings SARL(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 06/30/2021 | 5.443% | | 5,413,698 | 5,459,390 |
PharMerica Corp.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 12/06/2024 | 5.055% | | 775,000 | 782,022 |
2nd lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 7.750% 12/05/2025 | 9.305% | | 1,000,000 | 1,002,500 |
Quorum Health Corp.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.750% 04/29/2022 | 8.323% | | 1,234,370 | 1,259,835 |
Select Medical Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 03/01/2021 | 5.210% | | 2,257,938 | 2,277,694 |
Sterigenics-Nordion Holdings LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 05/15/2022 | 4.573% | | 6,364,642 | 6,380,554 |
Team Health Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 02/06/2024 | 4.323% | | 5,997,163 | 5,877,219 |
Total | 69,319,966 |
Healthcare REIT 0.2% |
Quality Care Properties, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.250% 10/31/2022 | 6.823% | | 2,648,250 | 2,676,401 |
Independent Energy 0.3% |
Ascent Resources-Marcellus LLC(f),(k) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
08/04/2020 | 0.000% | | 354,211 | 232,008 |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
08/04/2021 | 0.000% | | 2,000,000 | 56,260 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Chesapeake Energy Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche A Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 7.500% 08/23/2021 | 8.954% | | 3,000,000 | 3,208,140 |
Total | 3,496,408 |
Leisure 2.5% |
24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, Inc.(d),(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 05/28/2021 | 5.443% | | 4,294,250 | 4,326,457 |
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 12/15/2022 | 3.809% | | 2,263,524 | 2,270,880 |
3-month USD LIBOR + 0.000% 12/15/2023 | 3.809% | | 99,000 | 99,278 |
ClubCorp Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 09/18/2024 | 4.943% | | 4,210,853 | 4,240,455 |
Life Time Fitness, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 06/10/2022 | 4.229% | | 3,499,645 | 3,525,893 |
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B3 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 10/31/2023 | 3.875% | | 1,905,769 | 1,922,445 |
Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 06/30/2022 | 3.571% | | 1,906,729 | 1,917,693 |
UFC Holdings LLC(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 08/18/2023 | 4.820% | | 4,917,763 | 4,942,351 |
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment LLC/IMG Worldwide Holdings, LLC(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 05/06/2021 | 4.830% | | 3,470,685 | 3,490,642 |
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment LLC/IMG Worldwide Holdings, LLC(d),(f),(g) |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 7.250% 05/06/2022 | 8.823% | | 1,733,333 | 1,739,833 |
Total | 28,475,927 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Lodging 1.0% |
CityCenter Holdings LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 04/18/2024 | 4.073% | | 3,432,750 | 3,457,637 |
Hilton Worldwide Finance LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 10/25/2023 | 3.561% | | 5,649,964 | 5,689,400 |
RHP Hotel Properties LP(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 05/11/2024 | 3.670% | | 2,506,062 | 2,520,172 |
Total | 11,667,209 |
Media and Entertainment 6.0% |
Cengage Learning, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% 06/07/2023 | 5.809% | | 2,890,945 | 2,802,771 |
Cumulus Media Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 12/23/2020 | 4.830% | | 2,948,429 | 2,530,577 |
Emerald Expositions Holding, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 05/22/2024 | 4.425% | | 3,009,875 | 3,031,185 |
Entravision Communications Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 11/29/2024 | 4.317% | | 1,496,250 | 1,502,804 |
Getty Images, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 10/18/2019 | 5.193% | | 2,992,500 | 2,832,790 |
Gray Television, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 02/07/2024 | 3.814% | | 2,920,500 | 2,939,805 |
Hubbard Radio LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 05/27/2022 | 4.830% | | 2,310,000 | 2,323,467 |
iHeartCommunications, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche D Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 6.750% 01/30/2019 | 8.443% | | 7,958,970 | 6,083,120 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Ion Media Networks, Inc.(d),(f),(g) |
Tranche B3 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 12/18/2020 | 4.330% | | 2,389,492 | 2,407,413 |
Learfield Communications(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 12/01/2023 | 4.830% | | 2,821,500 | 2,849,715 |
Learfield Communications(f),(g),(h) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 12/01/2023 | | | 1,475,000 | 1,489,750 |
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.(d),(f),(g) |
Tranche A Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 12/08/2021 | 3.567% | | 1,401,250 | 1,401,250 |
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 12/08/2023 | 3.817% | | 1,261,276 | 1,273,889 |
Mcgraw-Hill Global Education Holdings LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 05/04/2022 | 5.573% | | 1,403,625 | 1,400,116 |
Meredith Corp.(f),(g),(h) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 01/17/2025 | | | 3,350,000 | 3,385,376 |
Mission Broadcasting, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 01/17/2024 | 4.075% | | 305,538 | 307,295 |
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 01/17/2024 | 4.075% | | 2,426,362 | 2,440,314 |
Nielsen Finance LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B4 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 10/04/2023 | 3.553% | | 3,925,462 | 3,948,543 |
Owl Finance PLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 7.000% 09/07/2021 | 8.413% | | 98,176 | 99,526 |
Owl Finance PLC(f) |
Term Loan PIK |
09/07/2065 | 8.500% | | 96,964 | 250,555 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Radio One, Inc.(d),(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 04/18/2023 | 5.700% | | 5,955,000 | 5,880,563 |
Sinclair Television Group, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 01/03/2024 | 3.830% | | 2,860,920 | 2,874,337 |
Sinclair Television Group, Inc.(f),(g),(h) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 12/12/2024 | | | 3,350,000 | 3,377,906 |
Tribune Media Co.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 12/27/2020 | 4.573% | | 166,798 | 166,903 |
Tranche C Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 01/26/2024 | 4.573% | | 3,450,269 | 3,454,582 |
UFC Holdings LLC(f),(g) |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 7.750% 08/18/2024 | 9.067% | | 1,000,000 | 1,021,000 |
Univision Communications, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 03/15/2024 | 4.323% | | 6,324,634 | 6,326,911 |
Total | 68,402,463 |
Metals and Mining 0.9% |
Arch Coal, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 03/07/2024 | 4.823% | | 1,885,750 | 1,899,893 |
Contura Energy, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.000% 03/18/2024 | 6.630% | | 5,611,500 | 5,597,471 |
Foresight Energy LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.750% 03/28/2022 | 7.443% | | 2,679,750 | 2,585,959 |
Noranda Aluminum Acquisition Corp.(f),(k) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
02/28/2019 | 0.000% | | 439,592 | 13,188 |
Total | 10,096,511 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Midstream 0.2% |
Energy Transfer Equity LP(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 02/02/2024 | 3.561% | | 683,364 | 684,745 |
Southcross Energy Partners LP(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% 08/04/2021 | 5.943% | | 1,757,665 | 1,734,604 |
Total | 2,419,349 |
Oil Field Services 1.2% |
Fieldwood Energy LLC(f),(k) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
09/30/2020 | 0.000% | | 183,515 | 118,061 |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
09/30/2020 | 0.000% | | 309,096 | 46,364 |
Term Loan |
08/31/2020 | 0.000% | | 135,937 | 130,047 |
MRC Global US, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 09/20/2024 | 5.067% | | 6,825,000 | 6,910,312 |
Ocean Rig UDW, Inc.(b),(d),(f),(k) |
Term Loan |
09/20/2024 | 8.000% | | 326,903 | 285,768 |
Seadrill Operating LP(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 02/21/2021 | 4.693% | | 2,144,525 | 1,881,821 |
Traverse Midstream Partners LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 09/27/2024 | 5.850% | | 4,575,000 | 4,630,266 |
Total | 14,002,639 |
Other Financial Institutions 0.3% |
VICI Properties 1 LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 12/20/2024 | 3.811% | | 3,350,000 | 3,374,757 |
Other Industry 2.7% |
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 06/30/2023 | 3.804% | | 1,811,480 | 1,827,330 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Generac Power Systems, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 05/31/2023 | 3.695% | | 4,799,137 | 4,825,149 |
Harland Clarke Holdings Corp.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.750% 11/03/2023 | 6.443% | | 6,317,749 | 6,385,665 |
Hillman Group, Inc. (The)(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 06/30/2021 | 5.193% | | 2,436,625 | 2,463,014 |
Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 06/30/2021 | 4.823% | | 3,094,844 | 3,108,770 |
KAR Auction Services, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B4 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 03/11/2021 | 4.000% | | 794,159 | 801,767 |
Lightstone Holdco LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.500% 01/30/2024 | 6.073% | | 3,492,114 | 3,506,956 |
Tranche C Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.500% 01/30/2024 | 6.073% | | 221,739 | 222,681 |
RBS Global, Inc./Rexnord LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 08/21/2024 | 3.810% | | 2,248,267 | 2,264,859 |
Uber Technologies, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 07/13/2023 | 5.567% | | 5,710,237 | 5,753,064 |
Total | 31,159,255 |
Other REIT 0.1% |
ESH Hospitality, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 08/30/2023 | 3.823% | | 1,160,364 | 1,169,890 |
Other Utility 0.2% |
Sandy Creek Energy Associates LP(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 11/09/2020 | 5.693% | | 2,941,098 | 2,491,345 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Packaging 5.0% |
Anchor Glass Container Corp.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 12/07/2023 | 4.311% | | 1,633,541 | 1,641,480 |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 7.750% 12/07/2024 | 9.304% | | 1,000,000 | 1,008,330 |
Berry Global, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche P Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 01/06/2021 | 3.554% | | 3,661,307 | 3,680,016 |
BWAY Holding Co.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 04/03/2024 | 4.958% | | 5,646,625 | 5,688,975 |
Charter NEX US, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 05/16/2024 | 4.823% | | 1,542,250 | 1,549,483 |
Consolidated Container Co. LLC(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 05/22/2024 | 5.073% | | 1,895,250 | 1,903,930 |
Coveris Holdings SA(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% 06/29/2022 | 5.943% | | 5,421,712 | 5,451,532 |
ICSH Parent, Inc.(d),(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 04/29/2024 | 5.080% | | 1,091,693 | 1,099,881 |
ICSH Parent, Inc.(f),(g),(h) |
Delayed Draw 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 04/29/2024 | 4.857% | | 130,571 | 131,550 |
Novolex (f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 12/29/2023 | 4.695% | | 3,151,188 | 3,172,363 |
Packaging Coordinators Midco, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 06/30/2023 | 5.780% | | 2,314,750 | 2,327,782 |
Plastipak Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 10/14/2024 | 4.450% | | 2,693,250 | 2,720,183 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Printpack Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 07/26/2023 | 4.625% | | 900,929 | 907,128 |
ProAmpac PG Borrower LLC(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 11/20/2023 | 5.027% | | 2,066,692 | 2,089,301 |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 8.500% 11/18/2024 | 9.936% | | 3,300,000 | 3,353,625 |
Ranpak Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 10/01/2021 | 4.823% | | 1,649,090 | 1,658,704 |
Reynolds Group Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 02/05/2023 | 4.323% | | 5,673,830 | 5,715,079 |
SIG Combibloc Holdings SCA(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 03/11/2022 | 4.573% | | 2,306,219 | 2,321,209 |
Signode Industrial Group SA(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 05/01/2021 | 4.381% | | 1,600,926 | 1,601,598 |
Spectrum Plastics Group, Inc(f),(g),(h) |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 7.000% 01/26/2026 | | | 1,575,000 | 1,590,750 |
Tricorbraun Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 11/30/2023 | 5.443% | | 2,002,500 | 2,011,011 |
Delayed Draw 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 11/30/2023 | 5.392% | | 201,767 | 202,625 |
Trident TPI Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 10/17/2024 | 4.823% | | 2,600,000 | 2,613,936 |
Twist Beauty International Holdings SA(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 04/22/2024 | 5.407% | | 1,990,000 | 2,008,248 |
Total | 56,448,719 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Paper 0.3% |
Caraustar Industries, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.500% 03/14/2022 | 7.193% | | 3,622,625 | 3,634,906 |
Pharmaceuticals 2.3% |
Akorn, Inc.(d),(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 04/16/2021 | 5.875% | | 1,452,905 | 1,454,721 |
Atrium Innovations, Inc.(d),(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 02/15/2021 | 4.943% | | 1,564,223 | 1,566,178 |
Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 05/20/2024 | 3.823% | | 3,282,322 | 3,302,311 |
Endo Finance Co. I SARL(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% 04/29/2024 | 5.875% | | 3,009,875 | 3,011,380 |
Grifols Worldwide Operations Ltd.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 01/31/2025 | 3.715% | | 4,788,812 | 4,817,258 |
Mallinckrodt International Finance SA(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 09/24/2024 | 4.443% | | 1,734,799 | 1,730,098 |
RPI Finance Trust(f),(g) |
Tranche B6 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 03/27/2023 | 3.693% | | 9,102,208 | 9,162,555 |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B-F4 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 04/01/2022 | 5.060% | | 1,117,246 | 1,133,871 |
Total | 26,178,372 |
Property & Casualty 1.3% |
Alliant Holdings Intermediate LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 08/12/2022 | 4.817% | | 1,973,800 | 1,987,379 |
Asurion LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 6.000% 08/04/2025 | 7.573% | | 1,500,000 | 1,546,875 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Tranche B4 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 08/04/2022 | 4.323% | | 1,628,351 | 1,640,059 |
Tranche B5 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 11/03/2023 | 4.573% | | 1,615,971 | 1,628,090 |
HUB International Ltd.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 10/02/2020 | 4.413% | | 4,796,692 | 4,828,302 |
USI, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 05/16/2024 | 4.693% | | 3,167,062 | 3,180,523 |
Total | 14,811,228 |
Restaurants 1.3% |
Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.(f),(g),(h) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 01/17/2025 | | | 1,750,000 | 1,772,977 |
Burger King/Tim Hortons(f),(g) |
Tranche B3 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 02/16/2024 | 3.870% | | 5,653,339 | 5,684,432 |
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.000% 09/01/2022 | 6.509% | | 3,965,062 | 3,846,111 |
Yum! Brands, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 06/16/2023 | 3.556% | | 3,233,974 | 3,258,229 |
Total | 14,561,749 |
Retailers 4.6% |
Academy Ltd.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 07/01/2022 | 5.546% | | 2,397,304 | 1,923,837 |
Bass Pro Group LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.000% 09/25/2024 | 6.567% | | 3,990,000 | 4,009,950 |
Belk, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.750% 12/12/2022 | 6.458% | | 2,516,250 | 2,161,182 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 02/03/2024 | 4.953% | | 3,358,125 | 3,355,841 |
Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B5 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 11/17/2024 | 4.060% | | 3,150,398 | 3,158,274 |
Culligan NewCo. Ltd.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 12/13/2023 | 5.073% | | 1,122,188 | 1,130,604 |
Tranche B1 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 12/13/2023 | 5.073% | | 2,475,000 | 2,493,562 |
David’s Bridal, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 10/11/2019 | 5.700% | | 3,531,711 | 3,107,906 |
Dollar Tree, Inc.(f) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
07/06/2022 | 4.250% | | 1,750,000 | 1,763,125 |
General Nutrition Centers, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 03/04/2019 | 4.080% | | 1,146,032 | 1,022,513 |
Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 08/18/2023 | 4.073% | | 4,834,084 | 4,851,535 |
Hudson’s Bay Co.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 09/30/2022 | 4.718% | | 1,816,244 | 1,752,113 |
J.Crew Group, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.220% 03/05/2021 | 4.863% | | 3,471,251 | 2,416,859 |
JC Penney Corp., Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% 06/23/2023 | 5.729% | | 4,042,500 | 3,892,604 |
Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. (The)(d),(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 06/18/2021 | 5.147% | | 880,577 | 883,879 |
Michaels Stores, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 01/30/2023 | 4.318% | | 3,570,790 | 3,593,608 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Neiman Marcus Group, Ltd. LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 10/25/2020 | 4.805% | | 3,039,487 | 2,604,931 |
Party City Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 08/19/2022 | 4.719% | | 2,815,593 | 2,831,248 |
PetSmart, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 03/11/2022 | 4.570% | | 4,120,507 | 3,333,861 |
Raley’s (d),(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 6.250% 05/18/2022 | 6.823% | | 2,115,132 | 2,133,639 |
Sports Authority, Inc. (The)(d),(f),(k) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
11/16/2017 | 0.000% | | 1,147,358 | 574 |
Total | 52,421,645 |
Supermarkets 0.9% |
Albertsons LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B4 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 08/25/2021 | 4.323% | | 247,095 | 245,551 |
Tranche B5 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 12/21/2022 | 4.675% | | 2,970,094 | 2,951,857 |
Tranche B6 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 06/22/2023 | 4.462% | | 2,146,744 | 2,131,760 |
Crossmark Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 12/20/2019 | 5.193% | | 2,311,269 | 1,146,967 |
SUPERVALU, Inc.(f),(g) |
Delayed Draw Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 06/08/2024 | 5.073% | | 1,395,703 | 1,386,282 |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 06/08/2024 | 5.073% | | 2,326,172 | 2,310,470 |
Total | 10,172,887 |
Technology 12.0% |
Applied Systems, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 09/19/2024 | 4.943% | | 4,638,375 | 4,684,109 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 7.000% 09/19/2025 | 8.693% | | 500,000 | 517,190 |
Avaya, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.750% 12/15/2024 | 6.309% | | 4,000,000 | 4,018,320 |
BMC Software Finance, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 09/10/2022 | 4.823% | | 4,678,359 | 4,701,751 |
CDS US Intermediate Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 8.250% 07/10/2023 | 9.943% | | 3,000,000 | 2,977,500 |
CDW LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 08/17/2023 | 3.700% | | 2,399,585 | 2,418,182 |
CommScope, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche 5 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 12/29/2022 | 3.573% | | 1,276,200 | 1,284,980 |
Dell International LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 09/07/2023 | 3.580% | | 5,442,964 | 5,462,505 |
DigiCert, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.750% 10/31/2024 | 6.522% | | 2,475,000 | 2,514,600 |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 8.000% 10/31/2025 | 9.772% | | 1,975,000 | 2,000,517 |
EVERTEC Group LLC(d),(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 04/17/2020 | 4.057% | | 1,575,750 | 1,556,053 |
First Data Corp.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 07/08/2022 | 3.810% | | 2,931,814 | 2,951,369 |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 04/26/2024 | 3.810% | | 2,259,804 | 2,275,803 |
Go Daddy Operating Co., LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 02/15/2024 | 3.823% | | 4,959,298 | 4,994,013 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Infor US, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B6 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 02/01/2022 | 4.443% | | 4,959,708 | 4,984,507 |
Informatica LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 08/05/2022 | 4.943% | | 2,507,623 | 2,519,709 |
Information Resources, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% 01/18/2024 | 5.811% | | 1,513,563 | 1,522,265 |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 8.250% 01/20/2025 | 9.811% | | 1,625,000 | 1,631,094 |
IPC Corp.(d),(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.500% 08/06/2021 | 6.272% | | 1,940,125 | 1,920,724 |
MA FinanceCo LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 11/19/2021 | 4.073% | | 2,903,269 | 2,915,985 |
Tranche B3 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 06/21/2024 | 4.323% | | 1,150,000 | 1,155,267 |
MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 10/04/2024 | 4.310% | | 2,150,000 | 2,167,480 |
McAfee LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.500% 09/30/2024 | 6.067% | | 3,940,125 | 3,976,729 |
Micron Technology, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 6.000% 04/26/2022 | 3.580% | | 3,940,000 | 3,970,377 |
Microsemi Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 01/15/2023 | 3.561% | | 1,962,240 | 1,974,504 |
Misys Ltd.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 06/13/2024 | 4.979% | | 3,042,375 | 3,057,891 |
Mitel US Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 09/25/2023 | 5.404% | | 2,169,562 | 2,194,643 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Neustar, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 08/08/2024 | 5.147% | | 2,094,750 | 2,115,698 |
Oberthur Technologies Holding SAS(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 01/10/2024 | 5.443% | | 1,439,125 | 1,440,032 |
ON Semiconductor Corp.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 03/31/2023 | 3.573% | | 2,613,081 | 2,631,059 |
OpenLink International Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 6.500% 07/29/2019 | 8.272% | | 875,735 | 879,019 |
Quest Software US Holdings Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.500% 10/31/2022 | 7.272% | | 1,608,597 | 1,641,444 |
Rackspace Hosting, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 11/03/2023 | 4.385% | | 2,530,907 | 2,552,597 |
Riverbed Technology, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 04/24/2022 | 4.830% | | 3,955,387 | 3,906,499 |
Rovi Solutions Corp./Guides, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 07/02/2021 | 4.080% | | 2,605,500 | 2,622,253 |
RP Crown Parent, LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 10/12/2023 | 4.573% | | 1,113,750 | 1,120,477 |
Sabre GLBL, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 02/22/2024 | 3.823% | | 3,345,863 | 3,367,243 |
Science Applications International Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 05/04/2022 | 3.938% | | 1,607,194 | 1,618,573 |
SCS Holdings I, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% 10/30/2022 | 5.823% | | 1,548,892 | 1,558,573 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Seattle SpinCo, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 06/21/2024 | 4.323% | | 5,500,000 | 5,525,190 |
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 07/08/2022 | 3.823% | | 1,484,685 | 1,492,376 |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 07/08/2022 | 3.823% | | 23,061 | 23,181 |
Syniverse Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 04/23/2019 | 4.573% | | 991,288 | 986,956 |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 04/23/2019 | 4.573% | | 1,892,560 | 1,884,289 |
Tempo Acquisition, LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 05/01/2024 | 4.573% | | 3,930,250 | 3,947,464 |
TTM Technologies, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 09/28/2024 | 4.073% | | 2,493,750 | 2,501,032 |
Vantiv LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B3 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 10/14/2023 | 3.559% | | 1,365,935 | 1,374,253 |
Verint Systems, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 06/28/2024 | 3.752% | | 3,383,000 | 3,397,107 |
Veritas US, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.500% 01/27/2023 | 6.193% | | 1,552,061 | 1,560,147 |
West Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 10/10/2024 | 5.573% | | 4,000,000 | 4,042,520 |
Western Digital Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 04/29/2023 | 3.561% | | 3,388,636 | 3,411,509 |
Xperi Corp(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 12/01/2023 | 4.073% | | 1,749,583 | 1,757,247 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Zebra Technologies Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 10/27/2021 | 3.752% | | 3,462,881 | 3,483,970 |
Total | 137,188,775 |
Wireless 1.5% |
Cellular South, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 05/17/2024 | 3.817% | | 2,985,000 | 2,986,880 |
Numericable US LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B11 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 07/31/2025 | 4.522% | | 3,523,375 | 3,378,036 |
SBA Senior Finance II LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 03/24/2021 | 3.830% | | 1,008,904 | 1,015,351 |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 06/10/2022 | 3.830% | | 3,939,394 | 3,961,297 |
Sprint Communications, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 02/02/2024 | 4.125% | | 3,176,000 | 3,182,606 |
Switch, Ltd.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.240% 06/27/2024 | 3.823% | | 2,263,625 | 2,273,540 |
Total | 16,797,710 |
Wirelines 1.3% |
CenturyLink, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 01/31/2025 | 4.317% | | 1,400,000 | 1,378,132 |
Level 3 Financing, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 02/22/2024 | 3.696% | | 5,050,000 | 5,071,058 |
Southwire Co. LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 02/10/2021 | 4.054% | | 1,563,788 | 1,569,653 |
Windstream Services LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B6 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 03/29/2021 | 5.560% | | 3,899,247 | 3,678,277 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Tranche B7 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 02/17/2024 | 4.810% | | 1,517,208 | 1,348,419 |
Zayo Group LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 01/19/2024 | 3.817% | | 1,698,036 | 1,707,375 |
Total | 14,752,914 |
Total Senior Loans (Cost $1,054,008,917) | 1,048,228,806 |
Warrants —% |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Consumer Discretionary —% |
Media —% |
Education Media(a),(c) | 383 | — |
Total Consumer Discretionary | — |
Total Warrants (Cost $—) | — |
|
Money Market Funds 4.1% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 1.475%(l),(m) | 46,928,434 | 46,928,434 |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $46,927,303) | 46,928,434 |
Total Investments (Cost: $1,134,092,378) | 1,146,403,954 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | (4,562,394) |
Net Assets | 1,141,841,560 |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) | Non-income producing investment. |
(b) | Represents fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At January 31, 2018, the value of these securities amounted to $305,535, which represents 0.03% of net assets. |
(c) | Negligible market value. |
(d) | Valuation based on significant unobservable inputs. |
(e) | Represents privately placed and other securities and instruments exempt from SEC registration (collectively, private placements), such as Section 4(a)(2) and Rule 144A eligible securities, which are often sold only to qualified institutional buyers. The Fund may invest in private placements determined to be liquid as well as those determined to be illiquid. Private placements may be determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Trustees. At January 31, 2018, the value of these securities amounted to $11,436,588, which represents 1.00% of net assets. |
(f) | Senior loans have interest rates that float periodically based primarily on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and other short-term rates. The interest rate shown reflects the weighted average coupon as of January 31, 2018. The interest rate for senior loans purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis will be determined upon settlement therefore no weighted average coupon rate is disclosed. Remaining maturities of senior loans may be less than the stated maturities shown as a result of contractual or optional prepayments by the borrower. Such prepayments cannot be predicted. |
(g) | Variable rate security. |
(h) | Represents a security purchased on a forward commitment basis. |
(i) | The borrower filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Federal Bankruptcy Code. |
(j) | Represents a security purchased on a when-issued basis. |
(k) | Represents securities that have defaulted on payment of interest. The Fund has stopped accruing interest on these securities. At January 31, 2018, the value of these securities amounted to $882,270, which represents 0.08% of net assets. |
(l) | The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at January 31, 2018. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)
(m) | As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended January 31, 2018 are as follows: |
Issuer | Beginning shares | Shares purchased | Shares sold | Ending shares | Realized gain (loss) — affiliated issuers ($) | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) — affiliated issuers ($) | Dividends — affiliated issuers ($) | Value — affiliated issuers at end of period ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 1.475% |
| 44,008,750 | 146,583,001 | (143,663,317) | 46,928,434 | 92 | (286) | 289,449 | 46,928,434 |
Abbreviation Legend
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
¦ | Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments. |
¦ | Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.). |
¦ | Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments). |
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Certain investments that have been measured at fair value using the net asset value (NAV) per share (or its equivalent) are not categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in the table are intended to reconcile the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Portfolio of Investments. The Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund seeks to provide shareholders with maximum current income consistent with liquidity and stability of principal. Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund prices its shares with a floating NAV and no longer seeks to maintain a stable NAV.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager’s Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements (continued)
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at January 31, 2018:
| Level 1 quoted prices in active markets for identical assets ($) | Level 2 other significant observable inputs ($) | Level 3 significant unobservable inputs ($) | Investments measured at net asset value ($) | Total ($) |
Investments | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | 2,785,028 | 8,067,789 | 604,392 | — | 11,457,209 |
Energy | 5,645,851 | — | 651,372 | — | 6,297,223 |
Financials | — | — | 2,443,806 | — | 2,443,806 |
Information Technology | 2,472,255 | — | 0* | — | 2,472,255 |
Materials | 11,008,143 | 509,198 | — | — | 11,517,341 |
Telecommunication Services | 431,612 | — | — | — | 431,612 |
Utilities | 2,063,939 | — | 1,622,471 | — | 3,686,410 |
Total Common Stocks | 24,406,828 | 8,576,987 | 5,322,041 | — | 38,305,856 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | — | 12,456,751 | 19,767 | — | 12,476,518 |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | |
Energy | — | 464,340 | — | — | 464,340 |
Senior Loans | — | 979,302,116 | 68,926,690 | — | 1,048,228,806 |
Warrants | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | — | — | — | — | — |
Money Market Funds | — | — | — | 46,928,434 | 46,928,434 |
Total Investments | 24,406,828 | 1,000,800,194 | 74,268,498 | 46,928,434 | 1,146,403,954 |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund’s assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security’s value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.
There were no transfers of financial assets between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.
Financial assets were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 due to utilizing a single market quotation from a broker dealer. As a result, management concluded that the market input(s) were generally unobservable.
Financial assets were transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 as observable market inputs were utilized and management determined that there was sufficient, reliable and observable market data to value these assets as of period end.
Transfers between levels are determined based on the fair value at the beginning of the period for security positions held throughout the period.
The following table is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant observable and unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
Investments in securities | Balance as of 07/31/2017 ($) | Increase (decrease) in accrued discounts/ premiums ($) | Realized gain (loss) ($) | Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)(a) ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales ($) | Transfers into Level 3 ($) | Transfers out of Level 3 ($) | Balance as of 01/31/2018 ($) |
Common Stocks | 1,741,395 | — | 21,882 | 1,246,809 | — | (75,024) | 2,955,955 | (568,976) | 5,322,041 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | 890 | 30 | 308 | 18,539 | — | — | — | — | 19,767 |
Senior Loans | 36,111,934 | 43,797 | 68,022 | 447,189 | 56,995 | (5,303,340) | 52,086,089 | (14,583,996) | 68,926,690 |
Total | 37,854,219 | 43,827 | 90,212 | 1,712,537 | 56,995 | (5,378,364) | 55,042,044 | (15,152,972) | 74,268,498 |
(a) Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) relating to securities held at January 31, 2018 was $1,524,610, which is comprised of Common Stocks of $1,246,809, Corporate Bonds & Notes of $18,539, and Senior Loans of $259,262.
The Fund’s assets assigned to the Level 3 category are valued utilizing the valuation technique deemed the most appropriate in the circumstances. Certain senior loans, corporate bonds and common stocks classified as Level 3 securities are valued using the market approach and utilize single market quotations from broker dealers which may have included, but were not limited to, observable transactions for identical or similar assets in the market and the distressed nature of the security. The appropriateness of fair values for these securities is monitored on an ongoing basis which may include results of back testing, manual price reviews and other control procedures. Significant increases (decreases) to any of these inputs would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at cost | $1,087,165,075 |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at cost | 46,927,303 |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value | 1,099,475,520 |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value | 46,928,434 |
Cash | 2,786,137 |
Receivable for: | |
Investments sold | 7,670,115 |
Capital shares sold | 10,248,812 |
Dividends | 55,369 |
Interest | 3,229,997 |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | 235 |
Prepaid expenses | 3,095 |
Other assets | 25,488 |
Total assets | 1,170,423,202 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Investments purchased | 7,670,116 |
Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis | 15,054,237 |
Capital shares purchased | 2,059,452 |
Distributions to shareholders | 3,544,379 |
Management services fees | 19,770 |
Distribution and/or service fees | 4,881 |
Transfer agent fees | 97,166 |
Compensation of board members | 65,118 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 119 |
Other expenses | 66,404 |
Total liabilities | 28,581,642 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $1,141,841,560 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 1,184,878,613 |
Undistributed net investment income | 523,271 |
Accumulated net realized loss | (55,871,900) |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments - unaffiliated issuers | 12,310,445 |
Investments - affiliated issuers | 1,131 |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $1,141,841,560 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Class A | |
Net assets | $347,954,585 |
Shares outstanding | 37,938,808 |
Net asset value per share | $9.17 |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | $9.45 |
Advisor Class(b) | |
Net assets | $21,993,620 |
Shares outstanding | 2,402,195 |
Net asset value per share | $9.16 |
Class C | |
Net assets | $90,406,622 |
Shares outstanding | 9,856,155 |
Net asset value per share | $9.17 |
Institutional Class(c) | |
Net assets | $520,686,504 |
Shares outstanding | 56,848,434 |
Net asset value per share | $9.16 |
Institutional 2 Class(d) | |
Net assets | $29,349,407 |
Shares outstanding | 3,188,210 |
Net asset value per share | $9.21 |
Institutional 3 Class(e) | |
Net assets | $128,209,607 |
Shares outstanding | 13,982,838 |
Net asset value per share | $9.17 |
Class K | |
Net assets | $17,530 |
Shares outstanding | 1,908 |
Net asset value per share | $9.19 |
Class R | |
Net assets | $3,221,195 |
Shares outstanding | 350,957 |
Net asset value per share | $9.18 |
Class T | |
Net assets | $2,490 |
Shares outstanding | 271 |
Net asset value per share | $9.19 |
Maximum offering price per share(f) | $9.43 |
(a) | The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 3.00% for Class A shares. |
(b) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
(f) | The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 2.50% per transaction for Class T shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers | $989,295 |
Dividends — affiliated issuers | 289,449 |
Interest | 25,912,465 |
Foreign taxes withheld | (116,567) |
Total income | 27,074,642 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 3,612,189 |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | 443,288 |
Class B | 1 |
Class C | 473,467 |
Class R | 13,530 |
Class T | 3 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 175,792 |
Advisor Class(a) | 9,715 |
Class C | 46,948 |
Institutional Class(b) | 252,882 |
Institutional 2 Class(c) | 7,009 |
Institutional 3 Class(d) | 5,471 |
Class K | 5 |
Class R | 2,693 |
Class T | 2 |
Plan administration fees | |
Class K | 22 |
Compensation of board members | 18,357 |
Custodian fees | 96,989 |
Printing and postage fees | 39,526 |
Registration fees | 93,856 |
Audit fees | 21,071 |
Legal fees | 8,157 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 119 |
Other | 13,184 |
Total expenses | 5,334,276 |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | (50,973) |
Total net expenses | 5,283,303 |
Net investment income | 21,791,339 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | (2,505,072) |
Investments — affiliated issuers | 92 |
Net realized loss | (2,504,980) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 14,262,660 |
Investments — affiliated issuers | (286) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 14,262,374 |
Net realized and unrealized gain | 11,757,394 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $33,548,733 |
(a) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(b) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Six Months Ended January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2017 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $21,791,339 | $37,522,520 |
Net realized loss | (2,504,980) | (9,739,959) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 14,262,374 | 28,237,917 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 33,548,733 | 56,020,478 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income | | |
Class A | (6,080,543) | (16,343,961) |
Advisor Class(a) | (362,921) | (705,476) |
Class B(b) | — | (23,560) |
Class C | (1,267,904) | (2,901,173) |
Class I(c) | — | (2,803,146) |
Institutional Class(d) | (9,395,954) | (12,998,649) |
Institutional 2 Class(e) | (402,303) | (721,347) |
Institutional 3 Class(f) | (2,380,731) | (1,805,459) |
Class K | (300) | (625) |
Class R | (84,809) | (239,176) |
Class T | (42) | (89) |
Total distributions to shareholders | (19,975,507) | (38,542,661) |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity | (11,518,210) | 312,899,442 |
Total increase in net assets | 2,055,016 | 330,377,259 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 1,139,786,544 | 809,409,285 |
Net assets at end of period | $1,141,841,560 | $1,139,786,544 |
Undistributed (excess of distributions over) net investment income | $523,271 | $(1,292,561) |
(a) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(b) | Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares were automatically converted to Class A shares. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed. |
(c) | Effective March 27, 2017, Class I shares were redeemed or exchanged for Institutional 3 Class shares. |
(d) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(f) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2017 |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A(a) | | | | |
Subscriptions (b) | 2,675,385 | 24,329,889 | 16,274,903 | 146,795,012 |
Distributions reinvested | 655,323 | 5,950,732 | 1,747,592 | 15,771,438 |
Redemptions | (5,807,906) | (52,699,827) | (28,785,036) | (260,555,045) |
Net decrease | (2,477,198) | (22,419,206) | (10,762,541) | (97,988,595) |
Advisor Class(c) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 644,615 | 5,839,872 | 1,282,009 | 11,547,081 |
Distributions reinvested | 40,012 | 362,876 | 78,345 | 705,453 |
Redemptions | (257,858) | (2,334,175) | (1,489,901) | (13,390,059) |
Net increase (decrease) | 426,769 | 3,868,573 | (129,547) | (1,137,525) |
Class B(a) | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 5,574 | 49,933 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 2,491 | 22,471 |
Redemptions (b) | (1,103) | (9,344) | (127,732) | (1,154,352) |
Net decrease | (1,103) | (9,344) | (119,667) | (1,081,948) |
Class C | | | | |
Subscriptions | 601,352 | 5,460,828 | 3,121,427 | 28,176,102 |
Distributions reinvested | 128,059 | 1,163,036 | 292,788 | 2,643,316 |
Redemptions | (1,823,558) | (16,538,336) | (2,782,462) | (25,116,861) |
Net increase (decrease) | (1,094,147) | (9,914,472) | 631,753 | 5,702,557 |
Class I(d) | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 1,396,438 | 12,512,624 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 279,786 | 2,520,714 |
Redemptions | — | — | (12,798,684) | (115,642,280) |
Net decrease | — | — | (11,122,460) | (100,608,942) |
Institutional Class(e) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 10,671,537 | 96,740,270 | 54,883,489 | 495,105,246 |
Distributions reinvested | 690,574 | 6,262,872 | 927,325 | 8,369,630 |
Redemptions | (10,419,704) | (94,385,811) | (13,732,722) | (123,913,936) |
Net increase | 942,407 | 8,617,331 | 42,078,092 | 379,560,940 |
Institutional 2 Class(f) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 1,326,773 | 12,121,306 | 1,301,421 | 11,789,552 |
Distributions reinvested | 44,018 | 401,462 | 79,606 | 721,299 |
Redemptions | (435,036) | (3,956,672) | (776,515) | (7,037,675) |
Net increase | 935,755 | 8,566,096 | 604,512 | 5,473,176 |
Institutional 3 Class(d),(g) | | | | |
Subscriptions | 658,308 | 5,970,395 | 13,464,323 | 121,730,410 |
Distributions reinvested | 262,177 | 2,380,533 | 199,579 | 1,805,059 |
Redemptions | (576,566) | (5,229,025) | (26,079) | (231,209) |
Net increase | 343,919 | 3,121,903 | 13,637,823 | 123,304,260 |
Class K | | | | |
Distributions reinvested | 29 | 259 | 59 | 535 |
Redemptions | (4) | (37) | — | — |
Net increase | 25 | 222 | 59 | 535 |
Class R | | | | |
Subscriptions | 53,311 | 484,125 | 320,016 | 2,892,009 |
Distributions reinvested | 2,981 | 27,091 | 7,584 | 68,476 |
Redemptions | (425,030) | (3,860,529) | (363,796) | (3,285,501) |
Net decrease | (368,738) | (3,349,313) | (36,196) | (325,016) |
Total net increase (decrease) | (1,292,311) | (11,518,210) | 34,781,828 | 312,899,442 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
(a) | Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares were automatically converted to Class A shares. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed. |
(b) | Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any. |
(c) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(d) | Effective March 27, 2017, Class I shares were redeemed or exchanged for Institutional 3 Class shares. |
(e) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(f) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(g) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
Year ended (except as noted) | Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income |
Class A |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.06 | 0.17 | 0.10 | 0.27 | (0.16) |
7/31/2017 | $8.89 | 0.33 | 0.17 | 0.50 | (0.33) |
7/31/2016 | $9.03 | 0.35 | (0.14) | 0.21 | (0.35) |
7/31/2015 | $9.24 | 0.35 | (0.21) | 0.14 | (0.35) |
7/31/2014 | $9.20 | 0.33 | 0.04 | 0.37 | (0.33) |
7/31/2013 | $8.90 | 0.36 | 0.31 | 0.67 | (0.37) |
Advisor Class(f) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.05 | 0.18 | 0.10 | 0.28 | (0.17) |
7/31/2017 | $8.87 | 0.35 | 0.19 | 0.54 | (0.36) |
7/31/2016 | $9.02 | 0.37 | (0.14) | 0.23 | (0.38) |
7/31/2015 | $9.22 | 0.37 | (0.20) | 0.17 | (0.37) |
7/31/2014 | $9.18 | 0.36 | 0.03 | 0.39 | (0.35) |
7/31/2013 (g) | $9.11 | 0.14 | 0.08 | 0.22 | (0.15) |
Class C |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.06 | 0.14 | 0.09 | 0.23 | (0.12) |
7/31/2017 | $8.89 | 0.26 | 0.18 | 0.44 | (0.27) |
7/31/2016 | $9.03 | 0.29 | (0.14) | 0.15 | (0.29) |
7/31/2015 | $9.24 | 0.28 | (0.21) | 0.07 | (0.28) |
7/31/2014 | $9.20 | 0.26 | 0.04 | 0.30 | (0.26) |
7/31/2013 | $8.91 | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.59 | (0.30) |
Institutional Class(h) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.05 | 0.18 | 0.10 | 0.28 | (0.17) |
7/31/2017 | $8.88 | 0.34 | 0.19 | 0.53 | (0.36) |
7/31/2016 | $9.02 | 0.37 | (0.13) | 0.24 | (0.38) |
7/31/2015 | $9.23 | 0.37 | (0.21) | 0.16 | (0.37) |
7/31/2014 | $9.18 | 0.36 | 0.04 | 0.40 | (0.35) |
7/31/2013 | $8.89 | 0.38 | 0.30 | 0.68 | (0.39) |
Institutional 2 Class(i) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.09 | 0.19 | 0.10 | 0.29 | (0.17) |
7/31/2017 | $8.92 | 0.35 | 0.18 | 0.53 | (0.36) |
7/31/2016 | $9.06 | 0.38 | (0.14) | 0.24 | (0.38) |
7/31/2015 | $9.27 | 0.38 | (0.21) | 0.17 | (0.38) |
7/31/2014 | $9.23 | 0.36 | 0.04 | 0.40 | (0.36) |
7/31/2013 | $8.93 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.70 | (0.40) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Total distributions to shareholders | Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b) | Net investment income ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
|
(0.16) | $9.17 | 2.98% | 1.04% (d) | 1.03% (d) | 3.75% (d) | 28% | $347,955 |
(0.33) | $9.06 | 5.74% | 1.05% | 1.03% | 3.58% | 76% | $366,211 |
(0.35) | $8.89 | 2.53% | 1.08% | 1.04% (e) | 4.03% | 25% | $454,902 |
(0.35) | $9.03 | 1.58% | 1.07% | 1.05% (e) | 3.87% | 36% | $556,853 |
(0.33) | $9.24 | 4.10% | 1.07% | 1.06% (e) | 3.62% | 57% | $697,138 |
(0.37) | $9.20 | 7.60% | 1.11% | 1.09% | 3.92% | 85% | $565,254 |
|
(0.17) | $9.16 | 3.11% | 0.79% (d) | 0.78% (d) | 4.02% (d) | 28% | $21,994 |
(0.36) | $9.05 | 6.13% | 0.80% | 0.78% | 3.84% | 76% | $17,868 |
(0.38) | $8.87 | 2.66% | 0.84% | 0.79% (e) | 4.30% | 25% | $18,675 |
(0.37) | $9.02 | 1.94% | 0.82% | 0.80% (e) | 4.12% | 36% | $11,219 |
(0.35) | $9.22 | 4.36% | 0.82% | 0.81% (e) | 3.89% | 57% | $9,759 |
(0.15) | $9.18 | 2.43% | 0.85% (d) | 0.84% (d) | 3.91% (d) | 85% | $103 |
|
(0.12) | $9.17 | 2.59% | 1.79% (d) | 1.78% (d) | 3.00% (d) | 28% | $90,407 |
(0.27) | $9.06 | 4.96% | 1.80% | 1.78% | 2.83% | 76% | $99,233 |
(0.29) | $8.89 | 1.76% | 1.84% | 1.79% (e) | 3.28% | 25% | $91,734 |
(0.28) | $9.03 | 0.83% | 1.82% | 1.80% (e) | 3.12% | 36% | $100,881 |
(0.26) | $9.24 | 3.32% | 1.82% | 1.81% (e) | 2.87% | 57% | $127,321 |
(0.30) | $9.20 | 6.68% | 1.85% | 1.84% | 3.14% | 85% | $96,164 |
|
(0.17) | $9.16 | 3.11% | 0.79% (d) | 0.78% (d) | 4.00% (d) | 28% | $520,687 |
(0.36) | $9.05 | 6.01% | 0.80% | 0.78% | 3.82% | 76% | $505,884 |
(0.38) | $8.88 | 2.78% | 0.84% | 0.79% (e) | 4.28% | 25% | $122,746 |
(0.37) | $9.02 | 1.83% | 0.82% | 0.80% (e) | 4.12% | 36% | $105,935 |
(0.35) | $9.23 | 4.47% | 0.82% | 0.81% (e) | 3.87% | 57% | $147,944 |
(0.39) | $9.18 | 7.75% | 0.86% | 0.84% | 4.16% | 85% | $100,795 |
|
(0.17) | $9.21 | 3.23% | 0.76% (d) | 0.74% (d) | 4.06% (d) | 28% | $29,349 |
(0.36) | $9.09 | 6.04% | 0.75% | 0.74% | 3.86% | 76% | $20,485 |
(0.38) | $8.92 | 2.84% | 0.75% | 0.74% | 4.27% | 25% | $14,702 |
(0.38) | $9.06 | 1.91% | 0.74% | 0.74% | 4.19% | 36% | $46,248 |
(0.36) | $9.27 | 4.43% | 0.74% | 0.74% | 3.93% | 57% | $45,445 |
(0.40) | $9.23 | 7.93% | 0.76% | 0.76% | 3.95% | 85% | $61,580 |
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Financial Highlights (continued)
Year ended (except as noted) | Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income |
Institutional 3 Class(j) |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.06 | 0.19 | 0.09 | 0.28 | (0.17) |
7/31/2017 | $8.89 | 0.35 | 0.18 | 0.53 | (0.36) |
7/31/2016 | $9.03 | 0.38 | (0.13) | 0.25 | (0.39) |
7/31/2015 (k) | $9.12 | 0.06 | (0.09) | (0.03) | (0.06) |
Class K |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.08 | 0.17 | 0.10 | 0.27 | (0.16) |
7/31/2017 | $8.90 | 0.33 | 0.19 | 0.52 | (0.34) |
7/31/2016 | $9.05 | 0.36 | (0.15) | 0.21 | (0.36) |
7/31/2015 | $9.26 | 0.36 | (0.21) | 0.15 | (0.36) |
7/31/2014 | $9.21 | 0.34 | 0.05 | 0.39 | (0.34) |
7/31/2013 | $8.92 | 0.37 | 0.29 | 0.66 | (0.37) |
Class R |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.07 | 0.16 | 0.10 | 0.26 | (0.15) |
7/31/2017 | $8.90 | 0.30 | 0.18 | 0.48 | (0.31) |
7/31/2016 | $9.04 | 0.33 | (0.14) | 0.19 | (0.33) |
7/31/2015 | $9.25 | 0.33 | (0.21) | 0.12 | (0.33) |
7/31/2014 | $9.21 | 0.31 | 0.04 | 0.35 | (0.31) |
7/31/2013 | $8.91 | 0.33 | 0.31 | 0.64 | (0.34) |
Class T |
1/31/2018 (c) | $9.08 | 0.17 | 0.10 | 0.27 | (0.16) |
7/31/2017 | $8.90 | 0.32 | 0.19 | 0.51 | (0.33) |
7/31/2016 | $9.04 | 0.35 | (0.14) | 0.21 | (0.35) |
7/31/2015 | $9.24 | 0.36 | (0.21) | 0.15 | (0.35) |
7/31/2014 | $9.20 | 0.34 | 0.03 | 0.37 | (0.33) |
7/31/2013 | $8.91 | 0.36 | 0.30 | 0.66 | (0.37) |
Notes to Financial Highlights |
(a) | In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios. |
(b) | Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. |
(c) | For the six months ended January 31, 2018 (unaudited). |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%. |
(f) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares. |
(g) | Advisor Class shares commenced operations on February 28, 2013. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(h) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares. |
(i) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares. |
(j) | Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares. |
(k) | Institutional 3 Class shares commenced operations on June 1, 2015. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Total distributions to shareholders | Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b) | Net investment income ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
|
(0.17) | $9.17 | 3.15% | 0.70% (d) | 0.69% (d) | 4.09% (d) | 28% | $128,210 |
(0.36) | $9.06 | 6.11% | 0.70% | 0.70% | 3.82% | 76% | $123,550 |
(0.39) | $8.89 | 2.88% | 0.70% | 0.68% | 4.39% | 25% | $10 |
(0.06) | $9.03 | (0.28%) | 0.70% (d) | 0.70% (d) | 4.13% (d) | 36% | $10 |
|
(0.16) | $9.19 | 2.99% | 1.00% (d) | 0.99% (d) | 3.79% (d) | 28% | $18 |
(0.34) | $9.08 | 5.90% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 3.62% | 76% | $17 |
(0.36) | $8.90 | 2.47% | 1.01% | 0.99% | 4.09% | 25% | $16 |
(0.36) | $9.05 | 1.65% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 3.92% | 36% | $16 |
(0.34) | $9.26 | 4.28% | 0.98% | 0.98% | 3.66% | 57% | $27 |
(0.37) | $9.21 | 7.55% | 1.01% | 1.01% | 4.04% | 85% | $78 |
|
(0.15) | $9.18 | 2.84% | 1.29% (d) | 1.28% (d) | 3.46% (d) | 28% | $3,221 |
(0.31) | $9.07 | 5.48% | 1.30% | 1.28% | 3.33% | 76% | $6,526 |
(0.33) | $8.90 | 2.27% | 1.34% | 1.29% (e) | 3.80% | 25% | $6,725 |
(0.33) | $9.04 | 1.33% | 1.33% | 1.30% (e) | 3.64% | 36% | $4,030 |
(0.31) | $9.25 | 3.84% | 1.33% | 1.31% (e) | 3.40% | 57% | $2,429 |
(0.34) | $9.21 | 7.33% | 1.36% | 1.34% | 3.64% | 85% | $891 |
|
(0.16) | $9.19 | 2.95% | 1.04% (d) | 1.03% (d) | 3.72% (d) | 28% | $2 |
(0.33) | $9.08 | 5.80% | 1.05% | 1.03% | 3.53% | 76% | $2 |
(0.35) | $8.90 | 2.48% | 1.08% | 1.04% (e) | 4.00% | 25% | $2 |
(0.35) | $9.04 | 1.65% | 1.02% | 1.02% (e) | 3.93% | 36% | $2 |
(0.33) | $9.24 | 4.10% | 1.05% | 1.05% (e) | 3.63% | 57% | $3 |
(0.37) | $9.20 | 7.49% | 1.10% | 1.09% | 3.95% | 85% | $5 |
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Notes to Financial Statements
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Floating Rate Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust II (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. The Fund offers each of the share classes identified below.
Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.00% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months after purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.
Advisor Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Advisor Class shares were known as Class R4 shares.
Class B shares of the Fund are no longer offered for sale. When available, Class B shares were subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Effective July 17, 2017, Class B shares were automatically converted to Class A shares without a CDSC. On August 4, 2017, the capital owned by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC in Class B shares was redeemed without a CDSC.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within 12 months after purchase.
Institutional Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional Class shares were known as Class Z shares.
Institutional 2 Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 2 Class shares were known as Class R5 shares.
Institutional 3 Class shares are not subject to sales charges and are available to institutional and certain other investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Prior to November 1, 2017, Institutional 3 Class shares were known as Class Y shares.
The Fund no longer accepts investments by existing investors in Class K shares. When available, Class K shares were not subject to sales charges and were made available only to existing investors in Class K shares. On March 9, 2018, Class K shares were redeemed or exchanged for Advisor Class shares of the Fund in a tax free transaction that had no impact on fees and expenses paid by the shareholders.
Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans and other investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus.
Class T shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 2.50% per transaction and must be purchased through financial intermediaries that, by written agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., are specifically authorized to sell Class T shares.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange. Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.
Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques that take into account, as applicable, factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as approved independent broker-dealer quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are not readily available or not believed to be reflective of market value may also be valued based upon a bid quote from an approved independent broker-dealer. Debt securities maturing in 60 days or less are valued primarily at amortized cost value, unless this method results in a valuation that management believes does not approximate market value.
Senior loan securities for which reliable market quotations are readily available are generally valued by pricing services at the average of the bids received.
Foreign equity securities are valued based on the closing price on the foreign exchange in which such securities are primarily traded. If any foreign equity security closing prices are not readily available, the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. Many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to a policy adopted by the Board of Trustees, including, if available, utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange or market, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their latest net asset value.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Investments in senior loans
The Fund may invest in senior loan participations and assignments of all or a portion of a loan. When the Fund purchases a senior loan participation, the Fund typically enters into a contractual relationship with the lender or third party selling such participations (Selling Participant), but not the borrower, and assumes the credit risk of the borrower, Selling Participant and any other parties positioned between the Fund and the borrower. In addition, the Fund may not directly benefit from the collateral supporting the senior loan that it has purchased from the Selling Participant. In contrast, when the Fund purchases an assignment of a senior loan, the Fund typically has direct rights against the borrower; provided, however, that the Fund’s rights may be more limited than the lender from which it acquired the assignment and the Fund may be able to enforce its rights only through an administrative agent. Although certain senior loan participations or assignments are secured by collateral, the Fund could experience delays or limitations in realizing such collateral or have its interest subordinated to other indebtedness of the obligor. In the event that the administrator or collateral agent of a loan becomes insolvent or enters into receivership or bankruptcy, the Fund may incur costs and delays in realizing payment or may suffer a loss of principal and/or interest. The risk of loss is greater for unsecured or subordinated loans. In addition, senior loan participations and assignments are vulnerable to market, economic or other conditions or events that may reduce the demand for loan participations and assignments and certain loan participations and assignments which were liquid when purchased, may become illiquid.
The Fund may enter into senior loan participations and assignments where all or a portion of the loan may be unfunded. The Fund is obligated to fund these commitments at the borrower’s discretion. These commitments, if any, are generally traded and priced in the same manner as other senior loan securities and are disclosed as unfunded senior loan commitments in the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments with a corresponding payable for investments purchased. The Fund designates cash or liquid securities to cover these commitments.
Delayed delivery securities
The Fund may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a “when-issued” or "forward commitment" basis. This may increase risk to the Fund since the other party to the transaction may fail to deliver, which could cause the Fund to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. The Fund designates cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
The trade date for senior loans purchased in the primary market is the date on which the loan is allocated. The trade date for senior loans purchased in the secondary market is the date on which the transaction is entered into.
Income recognition
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.
The Fund may place a debt security on non-accrual status and reduce related interest income when it becomes probable that the interest will not be collected and the amount of uncollectible interest can be reasonably estimated. A defaulted debt security is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectibility of interest is reasonably assured.
Corporate actions and dividend income are generally recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in equity securities, business development companies (BDCs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), limited partnerships (LPs), other regulated investment companies (RICs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the tax character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on actual information reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. With respect to REITs, to the extent actual information has not yet been reported, estimates for return of capital are made by the Fund’s management. Management’s estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.
Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.
The value of additional securities received as an income payment through a payment in kind, if any, is recorded as interest income and increases the cost basis of such securities.
The Fund may receive other income from senior loans, including amendment fees, consent fees and commitment fees. These fees are recorded as income when received by the Fund. These amounts are included in Interest Income in the Statement of Operations.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its investment company net taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Foreign taxes
The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.
Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Accounting Standards Update 2017-08 Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities
In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2017-08 Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. ASU No. 2017-08 updates the accounting standards to shorten the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities, held at a premium, to be amortized to the earliest call date. The update applies to securities with explicit, noncontingent call features that are callable at fixed prices and on preset dates. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, management is evaluating the implication of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund’s daily net assets that declines from 0.66% to 0.40% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended January 31, 2018 was 0.64% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees, who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial, are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. All amounts payable under the Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. A portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, along with other affiliated funds governed by the Board of Trustees, based on relative net assets.
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. (DST) to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of DST for services as sub-transfer agent and DST is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee for shareholder services based on the number of accounts or on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in omnibus accounts up to the lesser of the amount charged by the financial intermediary or a cap established by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Class K, Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.07%, 0.07% and 0.02%, respectively, of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class.
For the six months ended January 31, 2018, the Fund’s annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
| Effective rate (%) |
Class A | 0.10 |
Advisor Class | 0.10 |
Class C | 0.10 |
Institutional Class | 0.10 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.07 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.01 |
Class K | 0.06 |
Class R | 0.10 |
Class T | 0.10 |
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended January 31, 2018, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
Plan administration fees
Under a Plan Administration Services Agreement with the Transfer Agent, the Fund pays an annual fee at a rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class K shares for the provision of various administrative, recordkeeping, communication and educational services.
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Under a Plan and Agreement of Distribution, the Fund pays a fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A and Class T shares, a fee at an annual rate of up to 0.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class R shares (of which up to 0.25% may be used for shareholder services) and a fee at an annual rate of up to 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares. For Class B and Class C shares, of the 1.00% fee, up to 0.75% is reimbursed for distribution expenses. As a result of all Class B shares of the Fund being redeemed or converted to Class A shares, August 4, 2017 was the last day the Fund paid a distribution and shareholder services fee for Class B shares.
The amount of distribution and shareholder services expenses incurred by the Distributor and not yet reimbursed (unreimbursed expense) was approximately $755,000 for Class C shares. This amount is based on the most recent information available as of December 31, 2017, and may be recovered from future payments under the distribution plan or CDSCs. To the extent the unreimbursed expense has been fully recovered, the distribution and/or shareholder services fee is reduced.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended January 31, 2018, if any, are listed below:
| Amount ($) |
Class A | 114,940 |
Class C | 10,741 |
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:
| November 1, 2017 through November 30, 2018 | Prior to November 1, 2017 |
Class A | 1.03% | 1.03% |
Advisor Class | 0.78 | 0.78 |
Class C | 1.78 | 1.78 |
Institutional Class | 0.78 | 0.78 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.74 | 0.75 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.69 | 0.70 |
Class K | 0.99 | 1.00 |
Class R | 1.28 | 1.28 |
Class T | 1.03 | 1.03 |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At January 31, 2018, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal tax cost ($) | Gross unrealized appreciation ($) | Gross unrealized (depreciation) ($) | Net unrealized appreciation ($) |
1,134,092,000 | 31,305,000 | (18,993,000) | 12,312,000 |
Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
The following capital loss carryforwards, determined at July 31, 2017, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration are required to be utilized prior to any capital losses which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, capital loss carryforwards which carry an expiration date may be more likely to expire unused.
2018 ($) | 2019 ($) | No expiration short-term ($) | No expiration long-term ($) | Total ($) |
35,398,330 | — | — | 17,967,602 | 53,365,932 |
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $310,760,135 and $350,690,157, respectively, for the six months ended January 31, 2018. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Affiliated money market fund
The Fund invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds (the Affiliated MMF). The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends - affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the Affiliated MMF. The Affiliated MMF prices its shares with a floating net asset value. In addition, the Board of Trustees of the Affiliated MMF may impose a fee on redemptions (sometimes referred to as a liquidity fee) or temporarily suspend redemptions (sometimes referred to as imposing a redemption gate) in the event its liquidity falls below regulatory limits.
Note 7. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by Citibank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended January 31, 2018.
Note 8. Significant risks
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that the value of debt securities in the Fund’s portfolio may decline because the issuer may default and fail to pay interest or repay principal when due. Rating agencies assign credit ratings to debt securities to indicate their credit risk. Lower rated or unrated debt securities held by the Fund may present increased credit risk as compared to higher-rated debt securities.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Floating rate loan risk
Liquidity risk is the risk associated with a lack of marketability of investments which may make it difficult to sell the investment at a desirable time or price. Decreases in the number of financial institutions willing to make markets in the Fund’s investments or in their capacity or willingness to trade such investments may increase the Fund’s exposure to this risk. Changing regulatory, market or other conditions or environments (for example, the interest rate or credit environments) may also adversely affect the liquidity of the Fund’s investments. The Fund may have to accept a lower selling price for the holding, sell other investments, or forego another, more appealing investment opportunity. Floating rate loans generally are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale, may trade infrequently, and their value may be impaired when the Fund needs to liquidate such loans. Loans or other assets may trade only in the over-the-counter market rather than on an organized exchange and may be more difficult to purchase or sell at a fair price, which may have a negative impact on the Fund’s performance. Price volatility may be higher for illiquid investments as a result of, for example, the relatively less frequent pricing of such securities (as compared to liquid investments). Generally, the less liquid the market at the time the Fund sells a portfolio investment, the greater the risk of loss or decline of value to the Fund. Price volatility, liquidity of the market and other factors can lead to an increase in Fund redemptions, which may negatively impact Fund performance and NAV, including, for example, if the Fund is forced to sell securities in a down market.
High-yield investments risk
Securities and other debt instruments held by the Fund that are rated below investment grade (commonly called "high-yield" or "junk" bonds) and unrated debt instruments of comparable quality expose the Fund to a greater risk of loss of principal and income than a fund that invests solely or primarily in investment grade securities. In addition, these investments have greater price fluctuations, are less liquid and are more likely to experience a default than higher-rated debt instruments. High-yield debt instruments are considered to be predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer’s capacity to pay interest and repay principal.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk of losses attributable to changes in interest rates. In general, if prevailing interest rates rise, the values of debt securities tend to fall, and if interest rates fall, the values of debt securities tend to rise. Actions by governments and central banking authorities can result in increases in interest rates. Increasing interest rates may negatively affect the value of debt securities held by the Fund, resulting in a negative impact on the Fund’s performance and net asset value per share. In general, the longer the maturity or duration of a debt security, the greater its sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk associated with a lack of marketability of investments which may make it difficult to sell the investment at a desirable time or price. Changing regulatory, market or other conditions or environments (for example, the interest rate or credit environments) may adversely affect the liquidity of the Fund’s investments. The Fund may have to accept a lower selling price for the holding, sell other investments, or forego another, more appealing investment opportunity. Generally, the less liquid the market at the time the Fund sells a portfolio investment, the greater the risk of loss or decline of value to the Fund. A less liquid market can lead to an increase in Fund redemptions, which may negatively impact Fund performance and net asset value per share, including, for example, if the Fund is forced to sell securities in a down market.
Shareholder concentration risk
At January 31, 2018, one unaffiliated shareholder of record owned 12.1% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Affiliated shareholders of record owned 46.4% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Note 9. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted in Note 10 above, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 10. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Columbia Floating Rate Fund (the “Fund”) is one of several defendants to an adversary bankruptcy proceeding captioned Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of TOUSA, Inc., et al. v. Citicorp North America, Inc., et al. (the “Lawsuit”), (In re TOUSA, Inc., et al.), pending in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida (the “Bankruptcy Court”). The Fund and several other defendants (together the “Senior Transeastern Defendants”) were lenders to parties involved in a joint venture with TOUSA, Inc. (“TOUSA”) on a $450 million Credit Agreement dated as of August 1, 2005 (the “Credit Agreement”). In 2006, the administrative agent under the Credit Agreement brought claims against TOUSA alleging that certain events of default had occurred under the Credit Agreement thus triggering the guaranties (the “Transeastern Litigation”). On July 31, 2007, TOUSA and the Senior Transeastern Defendants reached a settlement in the Transeastern Litigation pursuant to which the Fund (as well as the other Senior Transeastern Defendants) released its claims and was paid $1,052,271. To fund the settlement, TOUSA entered into a $500 million credit facility with new lenders secured by liens on the assets of certain of TOUSA’s subsidiaries. On January 29, 2008, TOUSA and certain of its subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. In August 2008, the Committee of Unsecured Creditors of TOUSA (“Committee”) filed the Lawsuit, seeking as to the Fund and the other Senior Transeastern Defendants a return of the money the Senior Transeastern Defendants received as part of the Transeastern Litigation settlement. The Lawsuit went to trial in July 2009, and the Bankruptcy Court ordered the Fund and the other Senior Transeastern Defendants to disgorge the money they received in settlement of the Transeastern Litigation. The Senior Transeastern Defendants, including the Fund, appealed the Bankruptcy Court’s decision to the District Court for the Southern District of Florida (the “District Court”). To stay execution of the judgment against the Fund pending appeal, the Fund deposited $1,327,620 with the Bankruptcy Court clerk of court. After multiple proceedings regarding the appeal, on or about December 19, 2017, a settlement was reached, whereby it was agreed that $538,524 plus interest of the cash collateral posted to the Court would be returned to the Fund. On January 12, 2018, the Court approved the settlement. On February 23, 2018, the Fund recorded a receivable for the settlement proceeds.
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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The Fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
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P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to
investor.columbiathreadneedleus.com. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies. All rights reserved. Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., 225 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110-2804
© 2018 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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Item 2. Code of Ethics.
Not applicable for semiannual reports.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
Not applicable for semiannual reports.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Not applicable for semiannual reports.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable.
Item 6. Investments
| (a) | The registrant’s “Schedule I – Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers” (as set forth in 17 CFR 210.12-12) is included in Item 1 of this Form N-CSR. |
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.
There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
| (a) | The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, based on their evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a |
| date within 90 days of the filing of this report, have concluded that such controls and procedures are adequately designed to ensure that material information required to be disclosed by the registrant in Form N-CSR is accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. |
| (b) | There was no change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 13. Exhibits.
(a)(1) Code of ethics required to be disclosed under Item 2 of Form N-CSR: Not applicable for semiannual reports.
(a)(2) Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.
(a)(3) Not applicable.
(b) Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT.
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.
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(registrant) | | Columbia Funds Series Trust II |
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By (Signature and Title) | | /s/ Christopher O. Petersen |
| | Christopher O. Petersen, President and Principal Executive Officer |
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.
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By (Signature and Title) | | /s/ Christopher O. Petersen |
| | Christopher O. Petersen, President and Principal Executive Officer |
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By (Signature and Title) | | /s/ Michael G. Clarke |
| | Michael G. Clarke, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer |