UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORMN-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number811-21852
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)
Christopher O. Petersen, Esq.
c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
Ryan C. Larrenaga, Esq.
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, 2019
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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

SemiAnnual Report
January 31, 2019
Columbia Government Money Market Fund
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/), and each time a report is posted you will be notified by mail and provided with a website address to access the report.
If you have already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically at any time by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, for Fund shares held directly with the Fund, by calling 800.345.6611 or by enrolling in “eDelivery” by logging into your account at columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 800.345.6611 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive paper reports will apply to all Columbia Funds held in your account if you invest through a financial intermediary or all Columbia Funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.
Not FDIC Insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
Volatility exists in financial markets and this is not a comfortable fact of life. How investors deal with this reality, including how they react to short term spikes in volatility as well as to longer periods of increased or decreased volatility, may have a significant impact on their overall investing success.
Too often, investors change their investment strategy based on something that’s happening at a moment in time rather than thinking about how that change in strategy might affect their ability to achieve their longer term financial goals. Emotion replaces logic and reasoning. Investors may sell in reaction to a market drop (fear or panic), locking in low returns which means they won’t be invested when the market returns, or they invest more at a market peak (greed or conviction), essentially when it is expensive to do so. In both cases, selling and buying at the exact wrong time.
We believe the best outcomes come from a consistent approach to investing. Here are five areas where advisors can help us overcome the tendency to react emotionally as we struggle to make the right choices with our investments:
Long-term focus
The further away long-term goals, aspirations and objectives are, the easier it is to stray away from the goals and priorities that we set out. Advisors help us stay focused on what we want to accomplish.
Discipline through up-and-down markets
Advisors help set rules to prevent us from making rash decisions that we may regret later. Knowing ahead of time what you should do in case of certain situations will help you get through volatile markets and not make emotional decisions.
Tax-awareness
Taxes are one of the biggest drags on investment returns and are critical attributes of investing. Yet few of us take the necessary steps to ease the corrosive effect of taxes. Advisors have tools and knowledge that may help us to manage portfolios more tax-efficiently and keep more of what we earn.
Emotional objectivity
Our emotions are very hard to manage and making investment decisions in an emotional state can lead to exceedingly bad outcomes. An objective advisor can help prevent some of the reactionary mistakes emotions often lead us to.
Education and guidance
The role of the advisor is to teach and guide us toward achieving our financial goals. In terms of working through emotions, guidance is by far the most important component.
By understanding our own behaviors and biases, we can prepare for future challenges. Your success is our priority. Talk to your advisor about how working with Columbia Threadneedle Investments may help you stay the course and position your portfolio for consistent, sustainable outcomes, regardless of market conditions.
Sincerely,
Christopher O. Petersen
President, Columbia Funds
Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2019 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
Columbia Government Money Market Fund | Semiannual Report 2019
Columbia Government Money Market Fund | Semiannual Report 2019
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
John McColley
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended January 31, 2019) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A | 10/06/75 | 0.88 | 1.48 | 0.37 | 0.20 |
Class C | 06/26/00 | 0.88 | 1.47 | 0.38 | 0.20 |
Institutional Class* | 04/30/10 | 0.88 | 1.47 | 0.38 | 0.20 |
Institutional 2 Class | 12/11/06 | 0.97 | 1.65 | 0.47 | 0.25 |
Institutional 3 Class* | 03/01/17 | 0.98 | 1.66 | 0.47 | 0.25 |
Class R* | 08/03/09 | 0.88 | 1.47 | 0.38 | 0.22 |
The Fund’s share classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in fees associated with each share 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information. |
Prior to October 1, 2016, the Fund operated as a prime money market fund and invested in certain types of securities that the Fund is no longer permitted to hold to any significant extent (i.e., over 0.5% of total assets). Consequently, the performance information may have been different if the current investment limitations had been in effect during the period prior to the Fund’s conversion to a government money market fund.
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, 2019) |
Repurchase Agreements | 9.9 |
U.S. Government & Agency Obligations | 84.7 |
U.S. Treasury Obligations | 5.4 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments and exclude investments in derivatives, if any. 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 shareholder transaction costs, which may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund 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 $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
August 1, 2018 — January 31, 2019 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | 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 | 1,008.80 | 1,022.63 | 2.58 | 2.60 | 0.51 |
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,008.80 | 1,022.63 | 2.58 | 2.60 | 0.51 |
Institutional Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,008.80 | 1,022.63 | 2.58 | 2.60 | 0.51 |
Institutional 2 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,009.70 | 1,023.54 | 1.67 | 1.68 | 0.33 |
Institutional 3 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,009.80 | 1,023.59 | 1.62 | 1.63 | 0.32 |
Class R | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,008.80 | 1,022.63 | 2.58 | 2.60 | 0.51 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Repurchase Agreements 9.7% |
Issuer | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Tri-party RBC Capital Markets LLC |
dated 01/31/2019, matures 02/01/2019, |
repurchase price $30,002,108 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury Securities, Total Market Value $30,600,026) |
| 2.530% | | 30,000,000 | 30,000,000 |
Tri-party TD Securities (USA) LLC |
dated 01/31/2019, matures 02/01/2019, |
repurchase price $30,002,125 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury Securities, Total Market Value $30,600,038) |
| 2.550% | | 30,000,000 | 30,000,000 |
Total Repurchase Agreements (Cost $60,000,000) | 60,000,000 |
|
U.S. Government & Agency Obligations 82.2% |
| | | | |
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. |
07/29/2019 | 2.500% | | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. Discount Notes |
02/04/2019 | 1.830% | | 7,000,000 | 6,998,600 |
02/08/2019 | 2.130% | | 8,000,000 | 7,996,274 |
02/14/2019 | 2.240% | | 6,000,000 | 5,994,854 |
Federal Farm Credit Banks Discount Notes |
03/04/2019 | 2.350% | | 3,000,000 | 2,993,826 |
11/06/2019 | 2.750% | | 6,000,000 | 5,997,715 |
Federal Home Loan Banks(a) |
09/20/2019 | 2.530% | | 8,000,000 | 8,000,000 |
Federal Home Loan Banks Discount Notes |
02/01/2019 | 2.448% | | 19,000,000 | 19,000,000 |
02/04/2019 | 1.800% | | 15,000,000 | 14,997,044 |
02/05/2019 | 1.940% | | 18,000,000 | 17,995,220 |
02/06/2019 | 1.990% | | 18,500,000 | 18,493,935 |
02/07/2019 | 2.100% | | 18,000,000 | 17,992,770 |
02/08/2019 | 2.120% | | 10,000,000 | 9,995,353 |
02/11/2019 | 2.210% | | 13,000,000 | 12,991,333 |
02/12/2019 | 2.200% | | 12,000,000 | 11,991,310 |
02/13/2019 | 2.200% | | 16,000,000 | 15,987,467 |
02/14/2019 | 2.220% | | 19,000,000 | 18,983,842 |
02/15/2019 | 2.260% | | 16,000,000 | 15,985,127 |
02/19/2019 | 2.270% | | 15,125,000 | 15,107,153 |
02/22/2019 | 2.290% | | 12,200,000 | 12,183,150 |
02/25/2019 | 2.280% | | 8,000,000 | 7,987,520 |
02/27/2019 | 2.320% | | 18,000,000 | 17,969,190 |
03/04/2019 | 2.350% | | 18,000,000 | 17,962,955 |
03/06/2019 | 2.330% | | 24,000,000 | 23,948,080 |
03/08/2019 | 2.370% | | 18,000,000 | 17,958,087 |
U.S. Government & Agency Obligations (continued) |
Issuer | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
03/11/2019 | 2.350% | | 18,000,000 | 17,954,864 |
03/14/2019 | 2.380% | | 18,000,000 | 17,950,903 |
03/15/2019 | 2.380% | | 18,000,000 | 17,949,705 |
03/18/2019 | 2.390% | | 23,000,000 | 22,931,000 |
03/20/2019 | 2.370% | | 13,000,000 | 12,959,606 |
03/21/2019 | 2.360% | | 8,000,000 | 7,974,720 |
04/09/2019 | 2.400% | | 4,000,000 | 3,982,208 |
04/26/2019 | 2.420% | | 15,000,000 | 14,916,000 |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Discount Notes |
02/01/2019 | 2.312% | | 1,100,000 | 1,100,000 |
02/20/2019 | 2.270% | | 18,000,000 | 17,977,675 |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Discount Notes(a) |
09/20/2019 | 2.540% | | 8,000,000 | 7,999,376 |
Federal National Mortgage Association(b) |
SOFR + 0.120% 07/30/2019 | 2.510% | | 9,000,000 | 9,000,000 |
Federal National Mortgage Association Discount Notes |
02/11/2019 | 2.200% | | 4,000,000 | 3,997,350 |
03/13/2019 | 2.370% | | 18,935,000 | 18,884,717 |
Total U.S. Government & Agency Obligations (Cost $511,088,929) | 511,088,929 |
|
U.S. Treasury Obligations 5.2% |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
U.S. Treasury(b) |
3-month U.S. Treasury index + 0.048% 10/31/2019 | 2.453% | | 14,500,000 | 14,501,698 |
3-month U.S. Treasury index + 0.012% 01/31/2020 | 2.405% | | 15,000,000 | 14,996,996 |
3-month U.S. Treasury index + 0.045% 10/31/2020 | 2.450% | | 3,000,000 | 2,995,522 |
Total U.S. Treasury Obligations (Cost $32,494,216) | 32,494,216 |
Total Investments in Securities (Cost: $603,583,145) | 603,583,145 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | 17,965,720 |
Net Assets | 621,548,865 |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) | Represents a variable rate security with a step coupon where the 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. The interest rate shown was the current rate as of January 31, 2019. |
(b) | Variable rate security. The interest rate shown was the current rate as of January 31, 2019. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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.
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, 2019:
| Level 1 quoted prices in active markets for identical assets ($) | Level 2 other significant observable inputs ($) | Level 3 significant unobservable inputs ($) | Total ($) |
Investments in Securities | | | | |
Repurchase Agreements | — | 60,000,000 | — | 60,000,000 |
U.S. Government & Agency Obligations | — | 511,088,929 | — | 511,088,929 |
U.S. Treasury Obligations | — | 32,494,216 | — | 32,494,216 |
Total Investments in Securities | — | 603,583,145 | — | 603,583,145 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $543,583,145) | $543,583,145 |
Repurchase agreements (cost $60,000,000) | 60,000,000 |
Cash | 18,649,883 |
Receivable for: | |
Capital shares sold | 1,596,391 |
Interest | 129,800 |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | 2,676 |
Prepaid expenses | 2,154 |
Other assets | 8,275 |
Total assets | 623,972,324 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Capital shares purchased | 1,023,549 |
Distributions to shareholders | 1,099,511 |
Management services fees | 6,629 |
Transfer agent fees | 93,952 |
Compensation of board members | 142,155 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 64 |
Other expenses | 57,599 |
Total liabilities | 2,423,459 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $621,548,865 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 621,559,703 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) (Note 2) | (10,838) |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $621,548,865 |
Class A | |
Net assets | $429,426,732 |
Shares outstanding | 429,171,972 |
Net asset value per share | $1.00 |
Class C | |
Net assets | $10,813,273 |
Shares outstanding | 10,812,096 |
Net asset value per share | $1.00 |
Institutional Class | |
Net assets | $72,348,354 |
Shares outstanding | 72,339,389 |
Net asset value per share | $1.00 |
Institutional 2 Class | |
Net assets | $40,435,983 |
Shares outstanding | 40,424,582 |
Net asset value per share | $1.00 |
Institutional 3 Class | |
Net assets | $62,662,888 |
Shares outstanding | 62,646,230 |
Net asset value per share | $1.00 |
Class R | |
Net assets | $5,861,635 |
Shares outstanding | 5,860,779 |
Net asset value per share | $1.00 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Interest | $6,960,413 |
Total income | 6,960,413 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 1,194,919 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 432,467 |
Class C | 8,272 |
Institutional Class | 88,813 |
Institutional 2 Class | 3,543 |
Institutional 3 Class | 2,329 |
Class R | 3,822 |
Class T | 14 |
Custodian fees | 4,947 |
Printing and postage fees | 81,864 |
Registration fees | 56,712 |
Audit fees | 16,889 |
Legal fees | 5,653 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 64 |
Other | 13,971 |
Total expenses | 1,914,279 |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | (415,814) |
Total net expenses | 1,498,465 |
Net investment income | 5,461,948 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 164,943 |
Net realized gain | 164,943 |
Net realized and unrealized gain | 164,943 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $5,626,891 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $5,461,948 | $5,419,573 |
Net realized gain | 164,943 | — |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 5,626,891 | 5,419,573 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | |
Class A | (3,810,295) | |
Class C | (75,030) | |
Institutional Class | (772,413) | |
Institutional 2 Class | (188,769) | |
Institutional 3 Class | (580,967) | |
Class R | (34,353) | |
Class T | (120) | |
Net investment income | | |
Class A | | (4,355,364) |
Class C | | (124,100) |
Institutional Class | | (853,305) |
Institutional 2 Class | | (19,215) |
Institutional 3 Class | | (44,887) |
Class R | | (42,401) |
Class T | | (199) |
Total distributions to shareholders (Note 2) | (5,461,947) | (5,439,471) |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity | 70,759,853 | (220,978,501) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 70,924,797 | (220,998,399) |
Net assets at beginning of period | 550,624,068 | 771,622,467 |
Net assets at end of period | $621,548,865 | $550,624,068 |
Excess of distributions over net investment income | $(175,781) | $(175,782) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| January 31, 2019 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2018 |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A | | | | |
Subscriptions | 82,317,479 | 82,317,479 | 68,283,466 | 68,300,627 |
Distributions reinvested | 3,746,046 | 3,746,046 | 4,287,420 | 4,287,420 |
Redemptions | (90,075,573) | (90,080,233) | (271,049,525) | (271,074,733) |
Net decrease | (4,012,048) | (4,016,708) | (198,478,639) | (198,486,686) |
Class B | | | | |
Redemptions | — | — | (10,000) | (9,372) |
Net decrease | — | — | (10,000) | (9,372) |
Class C | | | | |
Subscriptions | 7,960,838 | 7,960,839 | 6,574,574 | 6,574,573 |
Distributions reinvested | 70,679 | 70,679 | 116,913 | 116,913 |
Redemptions | (4,262,755) | (4,262,438) | (17,113,501) | (17,112,321) |
Net increase (decrease) | 3,768,762 | 3,769,080 | (10,422,014) | (10,420,835) |
Institutional Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 37,927,570 | 37,927,572 | 79,552,935 | 79,552,934 |
Distributions reinvested | 737,142 | 737,142 | 810,050 | 810,051 |
Redemptions | (60,579,055) | (60,575,011) | (101,125,704) | (101,120,061) |
Net decrease | (21,914,343) | (21,910,297) | (20,762,719) | (20,757,076) |
Institutional 2 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 47,979,312 | 47,979,312 | 2,528,666 | 2,528,667 |
Distributions reinvested | 188,769 | 188,769 | 18,959 | 18,959 |
Redemptions | (9,662,123) | (9,662,123) | (2,067,440) | (2,067,440) |
Net increase | 38,505,958 | 38,505,958 | 480,185 | 480,186 |
Institutional 3 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 63,869,169 | 63,869,170 | 11,981,878 | 11,981,878 |
Distributions reinvested | 580,866 | 580,866 | 44,772 | 44,772 |
Redemptions | (12,115,580) | (12,115,580) | (2,379,293) | (2,379,293) |
Net increase | 52,334,455 | 52,334,456 | 9,647,357 | 9,647,357 |
Class R | | | | |
Subscriptions | 3,329,518 | 3,329,515 | 6,079,967 | 6,079,966 |
Distributions reinvested | 34,261 | 34,261 | 41,574 | 41,574 |
Redemptions | (1,266,850) | (1,266,555) | (7,542,445) | (7,541,854) |
Net increase (decrease) | 2,096,929 | 2,097,221 | (1,420,904) | (1,420,314) |
Class T | | | | |
Distributions reinvested | 52 | 52 | 109 | 109 |
Redemptions | (19,911) | (19,909) | (11,871) | (11,870) |
Net decrease | (19,859) | (19,857) | (11,762) | (11,761) |
Total net increase (decrease) | 70,759,854 | 70,759,853 | (220,978,496) | (220,978,501) |
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.
| 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 | Total distributions to shareholders |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $1.00 | 0.01 | 0.00(b) | 0.01 | (0.01) | — | (0.01) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $1.00 | 0.01 | 0.00(b) | 0.01 | (0.01) | — | (0.01) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $1.00 | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | (0.00)(b) | (0.00)(b) | (0.00)(b) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $1.00 | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | (0.00)(b) | — | (0.00)(b) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $1.00 | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | (0.00)(b) | — | (0.00)(b) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $1.00 | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | (0.00)(b) | — | (0.00)(b) |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $1.00 | 0.01 | 0.00(b) | 0.01 | (0.01) | — | (0.01) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $1.00 | 0.01 | 0.00(b) | 0.01 | (0.01) | — | (0.01) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $1.00 | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | (0.00)(b) | (0.00)(b) | (0.00)(b) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $1.00 | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | (0.00)(b) | — | (0.00)(b) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $1.00 | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | (0.00)(b) | — | (0.00)(b) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $1.00 | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | (0.00)(b) | — | (0.00)(b) |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $1.00 | 0.01 | 0.00(b) | 0.01 | (0.01) | — | (0.01) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $1.00 | 0.01 | 0.00(b) | 0.01 | (0.01) | — | (0.01) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $1.00 | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | (0.00)(b) | (0.00)(b) | (0.00)(b) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $1.00 | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | (0.00)(b) | — | (0.00)(b) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $1.00 | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | (0.00)(b) | — | (0.00)(b) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $1.00 | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | (0.00)(b) | — | (0.00)(b) |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $1.00 | 0.01 | 0.00(b) | 0.01 | (0.01) | — | (0.01) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $1.00 | 0.01 | 0.00(b) | 0.01 | (0.01) | — | (0.01) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $1.00 | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | (0.00)(b) | (0.00)(b) | (0.00)(b) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $1.00 | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | (0.00)(b) | — | (0.00)(b) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $1.00 | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | (0.00)(b) | — | (0.00)(b) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $1.00 | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | (0.00)(b) | — | (0.00)(b) |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $1.00 | 0.01 | 0.00(b) | 0.01 | (0.01) | — | (0.01) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $1.00 | 0.01 | 0.00(b) | 0.01 | (0.01) | — | (0.01) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017(e) | $1.00 | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | (0.00)(b) | — | (0.00)(b) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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) |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $1.00 | 0.88% | 0.65%(c) | 0.51%(c) | 1.75%(c) | $429,427 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $1.00 | 0.90% | 0.66% | 0.51%(d) | 0.86% | $433,330 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $1.00 | 0.06% | 0.67% | 0.52%(d) | 0.03% | $631,833 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.67% | 0.31%(d) | 0.01% | $1,329,247 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.71% | 0.11%(d) | 0.01% | $1,423,534 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.78% | 0.09%(d) | 0.01% | $1,605,518 |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $1.00 | 0.88% | 0.65%(c) | 0.51%(c) | 1.79%(c) | $10,813 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $1.00 | 0.90% | 0.66% | 0.51%(d) | 0.85% | $7,042 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $1.00 | 0.09% | 0.67% | 0.52%(d) | 0.05% | $17,463 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.67% | 0.31%(d) | 0.01% | $24,137 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.71% | 0.11%(d) | 0.01% | $25,847 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.78% | 0.09%(d) | 0.01% | $28,023 |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $1.00 | 0.88% | 0.65%(c) | 0.51%(c) | 1.73%(c) | $72,348 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $1.00 | 0.90% | 0.65% | 0.51%(d) | 0.90% | $94,239 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $1.00 | 0.10% | 0.67% | 0.52%(d) | 0.06% | $114,998 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.67% | 0.32%(d) | 0.01% | $163,069 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.71% | 0.11%(d) | 0.01% | $141,674 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.78% | 0.09%(d) | 0.01% | $143,541 |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $1.00 | 0.97% | 0.49%(c) | 0.33%(c) | 2.12%(c) | $40,436 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $1.00 | 1.07% | 0.49% | 0.34% | 1.12% | $1,919 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $1.00 | 0.28% | 0.44% | 0.35% | 0.26% | $1,439 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.43% | 0.31% | 0.01% | $1,197 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.43% | 0.10% | 0.01% | $645 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.44% | 0.09% | 0.01% | $499 |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $1.00 | 0.98% | 0.46%(c) | 0.32%(c) | 1.99%(c) | $62,663 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $1.00 | 1.08% | 0.46% | 0.33% | 1.38% | $10,312 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017(e) | $1.00 | 0.21% | 0.45%(c) | 0.33%(c) | 0.55%(c) | $664 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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 | Total distributions to shareholders |
Class R |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $1.00 | 0.01 | 0.00(b) | 0.01 | (0.01) | — | (0.01) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $1.00 | 0.01 | 0.00(b) | 0.01 | (0.01) | — | (0.01) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $1.00 | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | (0.00)(b) | (0.00)(b) | (0.00)(b) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $1.00 | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | (0.00)(b) | — | (0.00)(b) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $1.00 | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | (0.00)(b) | — | (0.00)(b) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $1.00 | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | (0.00)(b) | — | (0.00)(b) |
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) | Rounds to zero. |
(c) | Annualized. |
(d) | The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%. |
(e) | 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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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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) |
Class R |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $1.00 | 0.88% | 0.65%(c) | 0.51%(c) | 1.78%(c) | $5,862 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $1.00 | 0.90% | 0.65% | 0.51%(d) | 0.87% | $3,763 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $1.00 | 0.10% | 0.66% | 0.52%(d) | 0.08% | $5,184 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.67% | 0.30%(d) | 0.01% | $5,905 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.71% | 0.11%(d) | 0.01% | $6,655 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.78% | 0.09%(d) | 0.01% | $8,051 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
January 31, 2019 (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).
Class C shares are not subject to a CDSC. Effective July 1, 2018, Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares of the same Fund in the month of or the month following the 10-year anniversary of the Class C shares purchase date.
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.
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.
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.
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. Effective at the close of business on December 14, 2018, Class T shares merged, in a tax-free transaction, into Class A shares of the Fund and are no longer offered for sale.
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 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
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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 $1.00 per share. In the event such deviation exceeds 1/2 of 1%, the Board of Trustees will promptly consider what action, if any, should be initiated.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Repurchase agreements
The Fund may invest in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions that management has determined are creditworthy. The Fund, through the custodian, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Management is responsible for determining that the collateral is at least equal, at all times, to the value of the repurchase obligation including interest. A repurchase agreement transaction involves certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty. These risks include possible delays in or restrictions on the Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities and a possible decline in the value of the underlying securities during the period while the Fund seeks to assert its rights.
Offsetting of assets and liabilities
The following table presents the Fund’s gross and net amount of assets and liabilities available for offset under netting arrangements as well as any related collateral received or pledged by the Fund as of January 31, 2019:
| RBC Capital Markets ($) | TD Securities ($) | Total ($) |
Assets | | | |
Repurchase agreements | 30,000,000 | 30,000,000 | 60,000,000 |
Total financial and derivative net assets | 30,000,000 | 30,000,000 | 60,000,000 |
Total collateral received (pledged)(a) | 30,000,000 | 30,000,000 | 60,000,000 |
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, 2019 (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 such capital gains are 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 pronouncements
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. Management does not expect the implementation of this guidance to have a material impact on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures.
Accounting Standards Update 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. ASU No. 2018-13, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and the policy for the timing of transfers between levels. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 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 disclosures, if any.
Disclosure Update and Simplification
In September 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released Final Rule 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification, which amends certain financial statement disclosure requirements that the SEC determined to be redundant, outdated, or superseded in light of other SEC disclosure requirements, GAAP, or changes in the information environment. As a result of the amendments, management implemented disclosure changes which included removing the components of distributable earnings presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and combining income and gain distributions paid to shareholders as presented on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. Any values presented to meet prior year requirements were left unchanged. The amendments had no effect on the Fund’s net assets or results of operation.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (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 0.39% to 0.18% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended January 31, 2019 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 Deferred 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 Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred 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. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to 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, 2019 (Unaudited)
For the six months ended January 31, 2019, 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 | 0.20 |
Class C | 0.20 |
Institutional Class | 0.20 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.04 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.01 |
Class R | 0.20 |
Class T | 0.08(a) |
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 expired on January 31, 2019. SDC is owned by six associated investment companies, including the Fund. The Fund’s ownership interest in SDC at January 31, 2019 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, 2019, 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 0.10% 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 0.75% and 0.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class C and Class R shares, respectively. For the six months ended January 31, 2019, the Fund did not pay fees for Class A, Class C, Class R and Class T shares. Effective December 1, 2018 this fee suspension on Class A, Class C and Class R shares became contractual through November 30, 2019 and for Class T, through December 14, 2018. Class T shares of the Fund were redeemed or converted to Class A shares on December 14, 2018.
The amount of distribution and shareholder services expenses incurred by the Distributor and not yet reimbursed (unreimbursed expense) was approximately $751,000 for Class C shares. These amounts are based on the most recent information available as of December 31, 2018, and may be recovered from future payments under the distribution plan or CDSC. To the extent the unreimbursed expense has been fully recovered, the distribution and/or shareholder services fee is reduced.
Sales charges
CDSCs received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended January 31, 2019, if any, are listed below. These CDSCs are from sale of shares issued by the Fund in exchange for shares of a non-money market fund subject to a CDSC that were subsequently redeemed within the CDSC timeframe imposed from the original purchase.
| Amount ($) |
Class A | 505 |
Class C | 1,030 |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (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:
| December 1, 2018 through November 30, 2019 | Prior to December 1, 2018 |
Class A | 0.60% | 0.62% |
Class C | 1.25 | 1.27 |
Institutional Class | 0.50 | 0.52 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.36 | 0.34 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.31 | 0.34 |
Class R | 1.00 | 0.77 |
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 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. 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. The contractual expense cap includes distribution and shareholder services fees. As discussed above, the distribution and/or shareholder services fee is not charged to Class A, Class C and Class R shares.
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, 2019, the cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes was approximately $603,583,000. Tax cost of investments 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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 5. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
As noted above, the Fund may only participate in the Interfund Program as a lending fund. The Fund did not lend money under the Interfund Program during the six months ended January 31, 2019.
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 or an affiliated 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 federal funds effective rate, (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 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 unused 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. This agreement expires annually in December unless extended or renewed.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended January 31, 2019.
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.
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 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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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, 2019, affiliated shareholders of record owned 63.9% 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 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.
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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, 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. 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ 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 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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Columbia Government Money Market Fund
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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
columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/. 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.
© 2019 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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SemiAnnual Report
January 31, 2019
Columbia Strategic Municipal Income Fund
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/), and each time a report is posted you will be notified by mail and provided with a website address to access the report.
If you have already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically at any time by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, for Fund shares held directly with the Fund, by calling 800.345.6611 or by enrolling in “eDelivery” by logging into your account at columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 800.345.6611 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive paper reports will apply to all Columbia Funds held in your account if you invest through a financial intermediary or all Columbia Funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.
Not FDIC Insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
Volatility exists in financial markets and this is not a comfortable fact of life. How investors deal with this reality, including how they react to short term spikes in volatility as well as to longer periods of increased or decreased volatility, may have a significant impact on their overall investing success.
Too often, investors change their investment strategy based on something that’s happening at a moment in time rather than thinking about how that change in strategy might affect their ability to achieve their longer term financial goals. Emotion replaces logic and reasoning. Investors may sell in reaction to a market drop (fear or panic), locking in low returns which means they won’t be invested when the market returns, or they invest more at a market peak (greed or conviction), essentially when it is expensive to do so. In both cases, selling and buying at the exact wrong time.
We believe the best outcomes come from a consistent approach to investing. Here are five areas where advisors can help us overcome the tendency to react emotionally as we struggle to make the right choices with our investments:
Long-term focus
The further away long-term goals, aspirations and objectives are, the easier it is to stray away from the goals and priorities that we set out. Advisors help us stay focused on what we want to accomplish.
Discipline through up-and-down markets
Advisors help set rules to prevent us from making rash decisions that we may regret later. Knowing ahead of time what you should do in case of certain situations will help you get through volatile markets and not make emotional decisions.
Tax-awareness
Taxes are one of the biggest drags on investment returns and are critical attributes of investing. Yet few of us take the necessary steps to ease the corrosive effect of taxes. Advisors have tools and knowledge that may help us to manage portfolios more tax-efficiently and keep more of what we earn.
Emotional objectivity
Our emotions are very hard to manage and making investment decisions in an emotional state can lead to exceedingly bad outcomes. An objective advisor can help prevent some of the reactionary mistakes emotions often lead us to.
Education and guidance
The role of the advisor is to teach and guide us toward achieving our financial goals. In terms of working through emotions, guidance is by far the most important component.
By understanding our own behaviors and biases, we can prepare for future challenges. Your success is our priority. Talk to your advisor about how working with Columbia Threadneedle Investments may help you stay the course and position your portfolio for consistent, sustainable outcomes, regardless of market conditions.
Sincerely,
Christopher O. Petersen
President, Columbia Funds
Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2019 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
Columbia Strategic Municipal Income Fund | Semiannual Report 2019
Columbia Strategic Municipal Income Fund | Semiannual Report 2019
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
Douglas White, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since December 2018
Effective December 2018, Chad Farrington no longer serves as a portfolio manger of the Fund.
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended January 31, 2019) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A | Excluding sales charges | 11/24/76 | 0.57 | 1.75 | 4.34 | 5.41 |
| Including sales charges | | -2.36 | -1.20 | 3.71 | 5.09 |
Advisor Class* | 03/19/13 | 0.69 | 2.00 | 4.66 | 5.59 |
Class C | Excluding sales charges | 06/26/00 | 0.19 | 1.25 | 3.62 | 4.65 |
| Including sales charges | | -0.79 | 0.27 | 3.62 | 4.65 |
Institutional Class* | 09/27/10 | 0.69 | 2.26 | 4.66 | 5.63 |
Institutional 2 Class* | 12/11/13 | 0.44 | 1.75 | 4.60 | 5.54 |
Institutional 3 Class* | 03/01/17 | 0.73 | 2.06 | 4.46 | 5.47 |
Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index | | 2.05 | 3.26 | 3.57 | 4.55 |
Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Municipal Bond Index | | 1.38 | 6.46 | 5.98 | 8.57 |
Returns for Class A shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 3.00%. Returns for Class C shares are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. 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 share 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/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, 2019) |
AAA rating | 7.8 |
AA rating | 16.4 |
A rating | 33.2 |
BBB rating | 26.7 |
BB rating | 2.6 |
B rating | 2.0 |
Not rated | 11.3 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income investments (excluding Money Market Funds and derivatives, if any).
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, 2019) |
Illinois | 15.9 |
Pennsylvania | 8.7 |
Texas | 7.4 |
New York | 7.3 |
California | 7.1 |
New Jersey | 5.4 |
Florida | 5.0 |
Michigan | 3.9 |
Colorado | 3.6 |
Minnesota | 3.6 |
Unknown State | 0.3 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Money Market Funds and derivatives, if any).
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 shareholder transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund 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 $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
August 1, 2018 — January 31, 2019 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | 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 | 1,005.70 | 1,021.12 | 4.09 | 4.13 | 0.81 |
Advisor Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,006.90 | 1,022.38 | 2.83 | 2.85 | 0.56 |
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,001.90 | 1,017.34 | 7.87 | 7.93 | 1.56 |
Institutional Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,006.90 | 1,022.38 | 2.83 | 2.85 | 0.56 |
Institutional 2 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,004.40 | 1,022.38 | 2.83 | 2.85 | 0.56 |
Institutional 3 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,007.30 | 1,022.68 | 2.53 | 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.
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Exchange-Traded Funds 0.3% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
United States 0.3% |
Columbia Multi-Sector Municipal Income ETF(a) | 240,818 | 4,971,688 |
Total Exchange-Traded Funds (Cost $4,891,014) | 4,971,688 |
Floating Rate Notes 1.8% |
Issue Description | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Minnesota 0.2% |
City of Minneapolis/St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority(b),(c) |
Revenue Bonds |
Allina Health Systems |
Series 2009B-1 (JPMorgan Chase Bank) |
11/15/2035 | 1.610% | | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 |
New York 1.6% |
City of New York(b),(c) |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Fiscal 2015 |
Subordinated Series 2015 (JPMorgan Chase Bank) |
06/01/2044 | 1.630% | | 9,450,000 | 9,450,000 |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured(b),(c) |
Revenue Bonds |
Future Tax Secured |
Subordinated Series 2015 (JPMorgan Chase Bank) |
02/01/2045 | 1.630% | | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
New York City Water & Sewer System(b),(c) |
Revenue Bonds |
2nd General Resolution |
Series 2013 (JPMorgan Chase Bank) |
06/15/2050 | 1.630% | | 11,740,000 | 11,740,000 |
Total | 23,190,000 |
Total Floating Rate Notes (Cost $26,190,000) | 26,190,000 |
|
Municipal Bonds 95.0% |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Alabama 0.5% |
Alabama Special Care Facilities Financing Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Children’s Hospital of Alabama |
Series 2015 |
06/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 4,000,000 | 4,457,600 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Lower Alabama Gas District (The) |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2016A |
09/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 2,420,000 | 2,821,938 |
Total | 7,279,538 |
Alaska 0.6% |
Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp. Project |
Series 2017 |
12/01/2020 | 3.500% | | 2,700,000 | 2,721,411 |
City of Koyukuk |
Prerefunded 10/01/19 Revenue Bonds |
Tanana Chiefs Conference Health Care |
Series 2011 |
10/01/2032 | 7.500% | | 3,665,000 | 3,801,705 |
10/01/2041 | 7.750% | | 2,000,000 | 2,077,860 |
Total | 8,600,976 |
Arizona 1.3% |
Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix (The) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Downtown Phoenix Student Housing |
Series 2018 |
07/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,066,420 |
Industrial Development Authority of the County of Pima (The)(d) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
American Leadership Academy |
Series 2015 |
06/15/2045 | 5.625% | | 820,000 | 840,853 |
La Paz County Industrial Development Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Charter School Solutions - Harmony Public |
Series 2016 |
02/15/2046 | 5.000% | | 6,500,000 | 6,765,460 |
Charter School Solutions - Harmony Public Schools Project |
Series 2018 |
02/15/2048 | 5.000% | | 870,000 | 913,169 |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Banner Health |
Series 2017A |
01/01/2041 | 4.000% | | 4,000,000 | 4,099,440 |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
Christian Care Surprise, Inc. |
Series 2016 |
01/01/2036 | 5.750% | | 1,600,000 | 1,599,872 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Christian Care Surprise, Inc. Project |
Series 2016 |
01/01/2048 | 6.000% | | 1,250,000 | 1,256,163 |
Maricopa County Pollution Control Corp. |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Southern California Edison Co. |
Series 2000B |
06/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 2,225,000 | 2,252,278 |
University Medical Center Corp. |
Prerefunded 07/01/19 Revenue Bonds |
Series 2009 |
07/01/2039 | 6.500% | | 1,000,000 | 1,019,420 |
Total | 19,813,075 |
California 6.4% |
ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corps. |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Episcopal Senior Communities |
Series 2012 |
07/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 4,100,000 | 4,289,133 |
Bay Area Toll Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Subordinated Series 2017 |
04/01/2042 | 4.000% | | 3,470,000 | 3,554,876 |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Kaiser Permanente |
Subordinated Series 2017A-2 |
11/01/2044 | 4.000% | | 4,280,000 | 4,365,343 |
California Municipal Finance Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Community Medical Centers |
Series 2017A |
02/01/2042 | 4.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,020,430 |
02/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,638,180 |
California Municipal Finance Authority(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
California Baptist University |
Series 2016A |
11/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,063,900 |
Julian Charter School Project |
Series 2015A |
03/01/2045 | 5.625% | | 3,000,000 | 2,913,210 |
California Municipal Finance Authority(e) |
Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien |
Series 2018A AMT |
12/31/2047 | 4.000% | | 1,000,000 | 983,120 |
12/31/2047 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,086,700 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
California School Finance Authority(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
River Springs Charter School Project |
Series 2015 |
07/01/2046 | 6.375% | | 3,000,000 | 3,343,530 |
07/01/2046 | 6.375% | | 150,000 | 167,176 |
California State Public Works Board |
Revenue Bonds |
Judicial Council Projects |
Series 2011D |
12/01/2031 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,434,300 |
Various Capital Projects |
Series 2012A |
04/01/2037 | 5.000% | | 650,000 | 702,325 |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Front Porch Communities & Services |
Series 2017 |
04/01/2042 | 4.000% | | 1,905,000 | 1,923,440 |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
Loma Linda University Medical Center |
Series 2016A |
12/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 500,000 | 521,125 |
City of Los Angeles Department of Airports(e) |
Revenue Bonds |
Los Angeles International |
Subordinated Series 2018 AMT |
05/15/2044 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,247,680 |
Foothill-Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Junior Lien |
Series 2014C |
01/15/2033 | 6.250% | | 1,155,000 | 1,330,953 |
Series 2014A |
01/15/2046 | 5.750% | | 4,250,000 | 4,769,010 |
Glendale Unified School District(f) |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Series 2015B |
09/01/2032 | 0.000% | | 1,000,000 | 615,140 |
09/01/2033 | 0.000% | | 1,100,000 | 638,836 |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp. |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2018A-2 |
06/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 10,000,000 | 9,447,200 |
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport(e) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017A AMT |
03/01/2041 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,218,300 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Riverside County Transportation Commission(f) |
Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien |
Series 2013B |
06/01/2029 | 0.000% | | 2,500,000 | 1,705,225 |
San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority Sewer |
Prerefunded 05/15/19 Revenue Bonds |
Series 2009A |
05/15/2034 | 5.250% | | 1,500,000 | 1,516,035 |
San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Agency |
Prerefunded 08/01/19 Tax Allocation Bonds |
Mission Bay South Redevelopment Project |
Series 2009D |
08/01/2031 | 6.500% | | 500,000 | 512,175 |
Santee CDC Successor Agency |
Prerefunded 02/01/21 Tax Allocation Bonds |
Santee Community Redevelopment Project |
Series 2011A |
08/01/2041 | 7.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,213,380 |
State of California |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Various Purpose |
10/01/2028 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 6,197,300 |
Series 2009 |
04/01/2031 | 5.750% | | 15,000,000 | 15,091,800 |
Series 2010 |
03/01/2030 | 5.250% | | 1,000,000 | 1,036,440 |
03/01/2033 | 6.000% | | 5,625,000 | 5,887,069 |
Series 2012 |
04/01/2035 | 5.250% | | 4,500,000 | 4,920,750 |
Unrefunded Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2004 |
04/01/2029 | 5.300% | | 2,000 | 2,006 |
Total | 95,356,087 |
Colorado 3.6% |
Arista Metropolitan District |
Limited General Obligation Refunding & Improvement Bonds |
Special Revenue |
Series 2018 |
12/01/2038 | 5.000% | | 620,000 | 627,564 |
City & County of Denver(f) |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2018-A-2 |
08/01/2034 | 0.000% | | 6,000,000 | 3,341,580 |
City & County of Denver Airport System(e) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Subordinated Series 2018-A AMT |
12/01/2048 | 4.000% | | 3,500,000 | 3,511,165 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority(d) |
Improvement Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Skyview Charter School |
Series 2014 |
07/01/2044 | 5.375% | | 750,000 | 756,435 |
07/01/2049 | 5.500% | | 700,000 | 708,442 |
Colorado Health Facilities Authority |
Improvement Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Bethesda Project |
09/15/2053 | 5.000% | | 10,000,000 | 10,354,700 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Covenant Retirement Communities |
Series 2015 |
12/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 850,000 | 918,238 |
Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society |
Series 2017 |
06/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 3,150,000 | 3,371,004 |
NCMC, Inc. Project |
Series 2016 |
05/15/2031 | 4.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,311,200 |
Revenue Bonds |
Senior Living - Ralston Creek at Arvada |
Series 2017 |
11/01/2047 | 5.750% | | 6,000,000 | 6,073,380 |
11/01/2052 | 6.000% | | 890,000 | 913,015 |
Colorado High Performance Transportation Enterprise |
Revenue Bonds |
C-470 Express Lanes |
Series 2017 |
12/31/2056 | 5.000% | | 1,700,000 | 1,799,620 |
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2018 (GNMA) |
11/01/2042 | 3.700% | | 5,000,000 | 4,899,000 |
E-470 Public Highway Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2010C |
09/01/2026 | 5.375% | | 10,325,000 | 10,791,897 |
Total | 53,377,240 |
Connecticut 0.6% |
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Subordinated Series 2018B-1 |
05/15/2045 | 4.000% | | 2,275,000 | 2,285,078 |
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority(g) |
Revenue Bonds |
Yale University |
07/01/2027 | 5.000% | | 2,650,000 | 3,262,415 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
State of Connecticut |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2018C |
06/15/2035 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,112,090 |
Series 2018-E |
09/15/2035 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,229,220 |
Total | 8,888,803 |
District of Columbia 0.2% |
District of Columbia |
Prerefunded 07/01/23 Revenue Bonds |
KIPP Charter School |
Series 2013 |
07/01/2048 | 6.000% | | 300,000 | 353,022 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Children’s Hospital |
Series 2015 |
07/15/2044 | 5.000% | | 2,910,000 | 3,165,847 |
Total | 3,518,869 |
Florida 5.0% |
Capital Trust Agency, Inc.(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
1st Mortgage Tallahassee Tapestry Senior Housing Project |
Series 2015 |
12/01/2045 | 7.000% | | 1,335,000 | 1,342,716 |
12/01/2050 | 7.125% | | 1,000,000 | 1,009,790 |
University Bridge LLC Student Housing Project |
Series 2018 |
12/01/2058 | 5.250% | | 7,750,000 | 7,413,650 |
Central Florida Expressway Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien |
Series 2017 (BAM) |
07/01/2041 | 4.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,118,300 |
City of Atlantic Beach |
Revenue Bonds |
Fleet Landing Project |
Series 2018A |
11/15/2053 | 5.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,127,080 |
County of Broward Airport System(e) |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017 AMT |
10/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,312,270 |
County of Miami-Dade Aviation(e) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017B AMT |
10/01/2040 | 5.000% | | 6,250,000 | 6,944,750 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Florida Development Finance Corp.(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
Miami Arts Charter School Project |
Series 2014A |
06/15/2034 | 5.875% | | 415,000 | 383,547 |
Renaissance Charter School |
Series 2015 |
06/15/2046 | 6.125% | | 980,000 | 994,053 |
Florida Municipal Loan Council(f) |
Revenue Bonds |
Capital Appreciation |
Series 2000A (NPFGC) |
04/01/2020 | 0.000% | | 1,630,000 | 1,557,237 |
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority(e) |
Revenue Bonds |
Priority |
Subordinated Series 2017A AMT |
10/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 3,835,000 | 4,222,182 |
Series 2016A AMT |
10/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,485,700 |
Hillsborough County Aviation Authority(e) |
Revenue Bonds |
Tampa International |
Subordinated Series 2018 AMT |
10/01/2048 | 5.000% | | 4,700,000 | 5,216,389 |
Hillsborough County Aviation Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Tampa International Airport |
Series 2015A |
10/01/2044 | 5.000% | | 2,220,000 | 2,442,111 |
Miami-Dade County Educational Facilities Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2018A |
04/01/2053 | 5.000% | | 8,000,000 | 8,827,440 |
Miami-Dade County Health Facilities Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Nicklaus Childrens Hospital |
Series 2017 |
08/01/2047 | 4.000% | | 2,250,000 | 2,272,612 |
Mid-Bay Bridge Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2015C |
10/01/2040 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,071,370 |
Orange County Health Facilities Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Mayflower Retirement Center |
Series 2012 |
06/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 250,000 | 257,783 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Revenue Bonds |
Presbyterian Retirement Communities |
Series 2016 |
08/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,153,240 |
08/01/2041 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,135,040 |
Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority |
Prerefunded 11/15/20 Revenue Bonds |
ACTS Retirement-Life Communities |
Series 2010 |
11/15/2033 | 5.500% | | 5,000,000 | 5,320,800 |
Putnam County Development Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Seminole Project |
Series 2018A |
03/15/2042 | 5.000% | | 3,335,000 | 3,686,276 |
Total | 74,294,336 |
Georgia 2.6% |
Cherokee County Water & Sewer Authority |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds |
Series 1995 (NPFGC) |
08/01/2025 | 5.200% | | 2,665,000 | 3,042,550 |
Dalton Whitfield County Joint Development Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Hamilton Health Care System Obligation |
Series 2017 |
08/15/2041 | 4.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,025,940 |
DeKalb County Hospital Authority |
Prerefunded 09/01/20 Revenue Bonds |
DeKalb Medical Center, Inc. Project |
Series 2010 |
09/01/2040 | 6.125% | | 6,250,000 | 6,660,750 |
Floyd County Development Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Spires Berry College Project |
12/01/2048 | 6.250% | | 4,000,000 | 3,983,480 |
12/01/2053 | 6.500% | | 1,900,000 | 1,910,735 |
Fulton County Development Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
RAC Series 2017 |
04/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,092,250 |
Gainesville & Hall County Hospital Authority |
Prerefunded 02/15/20 Revenue Bonds |
Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. Project |
Series 2010A |
02/15/2045 | 5.500% | | 3,670,000 | 3,807,992 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. Project |
Series 2017 |
02/15/2037 | 5.000% | | 4,280,000 | 4,757,691 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds |
Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. Project |
Series 2010A |
02/15/2045 | 5.500% | | 1,330,000 | 1,375,300 |
Georgia Housing & Finance Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Single Family Mortgage Bonds |
Series 2017C |
06/01/2048 | 3.750% | | 5,960,000 | 5,773,988 |
Oconee County Industrial Development Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Presbyterian Village Athens Project |
12/01/2038 | 6.125% | | 3,515,000 | 3,533,946 |
12/01/2048 | 6.250% | | 1,960,000 | 1,968,350 |
Total | 38,932,972 |
Hawaii 0.7% |
City & County of Honolulu |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Honolulu Rail Transit Project |
09/01/2030 | 5.000% | | 6,000,000 | 7,287,240 |
Hawaii Pacific Health |
Prerefunded 07/01/20 Revenue Bonds |
Series 2010A |
07/01/2040 | 5.500% | | 1,500,000 | 1,577,460 |
Series 2010B |
07/01/2030 | 5.625% | | 280,000 | 294,944 |
07/01/2040 | 5.750% | | 370,000 | 390,387 |
State of Hawaii Department of Budget & Finance |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Special Purpose - Kahala Nui |
Series 2012 |
11/15/2037 | 5.250% | | 705,000 | 767,315 |
Total | 10,317,346 |
Idaho 0.4% |
Idaho Health Facilities Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Terraces of Boise Project |
Series 2014A |
10/01/2044 | 8.000% | | 4,365,000 | 4,828,738 |
10/01/2049 | 8.125% | | 1,635,000 | 1,814,294 |
Total | 6,643,032 |
Illinois 15.9% |
Chicago Board of Education |
Special Tax Bonds |
Series 2017 |
04/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 1,600,000 | 1,700,048 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Dedicated |
Series 2017H |
12/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,012,540 |
Project |
Series 2015C |
12/01/2039 | 5.250% | | 2,000,000 | 2,045,120 |
Series 2018 |
12/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,515,250 |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Series 2018A (AGM) |
12/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 500,000 | 553,090 |
Chicago Board of Education(d) |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Dedicated |
Series 2017A |
12/01/2046 | 7.000% | | 3,615,000 | 4,252,541 |
Chicago Midway International Airport |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
2nd Lien |
Series 2013B |
01/01/2035 | 5.250% | | 3,000,000 | 3,284,220 |
Series 2014B |
01/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,481,850 |
Chicago O’Hare International Airport |
Prerefunded 01/01/21 Revenue Bonds |
General 3rd Lien |
Series 2011 |
01/01/2039 | 5.750% | | 1,525,000 | 1,641,358 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien |
01/01/2037 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,231,560 |
Revenue Bonds |
Customer Facility Charge Senior Lien |
Series 2013 |
01/01/2043 | 5.750% | | 2,285,000 | 2,553,487 |
Series 2015D |
01/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 4,390,000 | 4,750,770 |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds |
General Third Lien |
Series 2011 |
01/01/2039 | 5.750% | | 295,000 | 312,806 |
Chicago O’Hare International Airport(e) |
Revenue Bonds |
General Senior Lien |
Series 2017D AMT |
01/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 8,895,000 | 9,630,528 |
01/01/2052 | 5.000% | | 8,030,000 | 8,580,778 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Senior Lien |
Series 2017G AMT |
01/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 2,650,000 | 2,869,128 |
01/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,077,020 |
Series 2017J AMT |
01/01/2037 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,192,600 |
TriPs Obligated Group |
Series 2018 AMT |
07/01/2038 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,100,800 |
07/01/2048 | 5.000% | | 800,000 | 868,720 |
Chicago Park District |
Limited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2016A |
01/01/2040 | 5.000% | | 1,650,000 | 1,762,019 |
City of Chicago |
Prerefunded 01/01/25 Revenue Bonds |
Series 2002 |
01/01/2033 | 5.000% | | 5,245,000 | 6,133,555 |
01/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,169,410 |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Project |
Series 2011A |
01/01/2035 | 5.250% | | 4,500,000 | 4,569,075 |
Series 2012A |
01/01/2033 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,093,150 |
Series 2009C |
01/01/2040 | 5.000% | | 70,000 | 70,098 |
Series 2015A |
01/01/2033 | 5.500% | | 1,350,000 | 1,435,847 |
Series 2017A |
01/01/2038 | 6.000% | | 4,185,000 | 4,672,343 |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Project |
Series 2014A |
01/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,027,520 |
01/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 11,745,000 | 12,042,148 |
City of Chicago Wastewater Transmission |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
2nd Lien |
Series 2015C |
01/01/2039 | 5.000% | | 530,000 | 571,208 |
Revenue Bonds |
2nd Lien |
Series 2012 |
01/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,367,350 |
01/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,230,900 |
Series 2014 |
01/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,084,920 |
01/01/2039 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,137,880 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
City of Chicago Waterworks |
Revenue Bonds |
2nd Lien |
Series 2012 |
11/01/2031 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,144,140 |
Series 2014 |
11/01/2044 | 5.000% | | 650,000 | 704,503 |
Series 2016 |
11/01/2028 | 5.000% | | 860,000 | 979,273 |
11/01/2030 | 5.000% | | 12,275,000 | 13,823,737 |
City of Springfield Electric |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien |
Series 2015 (AGM) |
03/01/2040 | 4.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,072,650 |
County of Cook |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Series 2018 |
11/15/2035 | 5.000% | | 900,000 | 983,520 |
Illinois Development Finance Authority(f) |
Subordinated Revenue Bonds |
Regency |
Series 1990-RMK Escrowed to Maturity |
04/15/2020 | 0.000% | | 13,745,000 | 13,430,927 |
Illinois Finance Authority |
Prerefunded 02/15/20 Revenue Bonds |
Swedish Covenant |
Series 2010A |
08/15/2038 | 6.000% | | 2,475,000 | 2,581,945 |
Prerefunded 05/01/19 Revenue Bonds |
Rush University Medical Center |
Series 2009C |
11/01/2039 | 6.625% | | 2,150,000 | 2,175,757 |
Prerefunded 08/15/19 Revenue Bonds |
Northwestern Memorial Hospital |
Series 2009A |
08/15/2030 | 5.750% | | 3,000,000 | 3,063,870 |
Silver Cross & Medical Centers |
Series 2009 |
08/15/2038 | 6.875% | | 10,700,000 | 10,990,612 |
Prerefunded 11/15/19 Revenue Bonds |
Riverside Health System |
Series 2009 |
11/15/2035 | 6.250% | | 605,000 | 626,090 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Rush University Medical Center |
Series 2015B |
11/15/2039 | 5.000% | | 1,810,000 | 1,954,384 |
Silver Cross Hospital & Medical Centers |
Series 2015C |
08/15/2035 | 5.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,633,980 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds |
Riverside Health System |
Series 2009 |
11/15/2035 | 6.250% | | 395,000 | 407,518 |
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
McCormick Place Project |
Series 2010B-2 |
06/15/2050 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,012,750 |
Revenue Bonds |
McCormick Place Expansion Project |
Series 2017 |
06/15/2057 | 5.000% | | 3,025,000 | 3,109,881 |
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority(f) |
Revenue Bonds |
Capital Appreciation |
Series 1993A Escrowed to Maturity (FGIC) |
06/15/2021 | 0.000% | | 1,870,000 | 1,784,896 |
Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority |
Prerefunded 06/01/21 Revenue Bonds |
Series 2010 |
06/01/2028 | 6.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,478,350 |
State of Illinois |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2013 |
07/01/2026 | 5.500% | | 1,955,000 | 2,100,980 |
07/01/2033 | 5.500% | | 5,000,000 | 5,275,350 |
07/01/2038 | 5.500% | | 875,000 | 913,150 |
Series 2016 |
01/01/2026 | 5.000% | | 2,965,000 | 3,197,990 |
11/01/2027 | 5.000% | | 2,785,000 | 2,991,703 |
Series 2017A |
12/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 1,345,000 | 1,401,409 |
12/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,198,600 |
Series 2018A |
05/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,643,875 |
05/01/2033 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,256,500 |
05/01/2040 | 5.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,093,870 |
05/01/2041 | 5.000% | | 6,000,000 | 6,174,060 |
Series 2018B |
05/01/2027 | 5.000% | | 4,950,000 | 5,366,641 |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Series 2018-A |
10/01/2031 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,663,450 |
Total | 235,257,998 |
Indiana 0.1% |
Indiana Finance Authority |
Prerefunded 05/01/19 Revenue Bonds |
Parkview Health System |
Series 2009 |
05/01/2031 | 5.750% | | 835,000 | 843,066 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Series 2009 |
05/01/2031 | 5.750% | | 165,000 | 166,615 |
Total | 1,009,681 |
Iowa 1.0% |
Iowa Finance Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Council Bluffs, Inc. Project |
Series 2018 |
08/01/2048 | 5.125% | | 1,750,000 | 1,740,760 |
Genesis Health System |
Series 2013 |
07/01/2033 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,450,900 |
Lifespace Communities, Inc. |
Series 2018-A |
05/15/2043 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,169,150 |
Non-ACE Mortgage-Backed Securities Program |
Series 2017 (GNMA) |
01/01/2037 | 3.400% | | 2,000,000 | 1,942,340 |
Total | 14,303,150 |
Kansas 0.3% |
University of Kansas Hospital Authority |
Improvement Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Kansas University Health System |
Series 2015 |
09/01/2045 | 5.000% | | 3,725,000 | 4,059,691 |
Kentucky 0.5% |
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority |
Prerefunded 06/01/20 Revenue Bonds |
Owensboro Medical Health System |
Series 2010A |
03/01/2045 | 6.500% | | 2,950,000 | 3,131,455 |
Series 2010B |
03/01/2040 | 6.375% | | 1,700,000 | 1,802,017 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Owensboro Health System |
Series 2017A |
06/01/2037 | 5.000% | | 1,200,000 | 1,276,332 |
Kentucky State Property & Building Commission |
Revenue Bonds |
Project #119 |
Series 2018 |
05/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,121,710 |
Total | 7,331,514 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Louisiana 0.8% |
Ascension Parish Industrial Development Board, Inc. |
Revenue Bonds |
Impala Warehousing LLC |
Series 2011 |
07/01/2036 | 6.000% | | 4,000,000 | 4,230,760 |
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Westlake Chemical Corp. |
Series 2010A-2 |
11/01/2035 | 6.500% | | 1,750,000 | 1,862,613 |
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority |
Prerefunded 05/15/26 Revenue Bonds |
Ochsner Clinic Foundation Project |
Series 2016 |
05/15/2036 | 4.000% | | 55,000 | 61,940 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
19th Judicial District Court |
Series 2015 (AGM) |
06/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,124,830 |
Ochsner Clinic Foundation Project |
Series 2017 |
05/15/2042 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,160,180 |
Revenue Bonds |
Provident Group - Flagship Properties |
Series 2017 |
07/01/2057 | 5.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,592,955 |
New Orleans Aviation Board(e) |
Revenue Bonds |
General Airport-North Terminal |
Series 2017B AMT |
01/01/2048 | 5.000% | | 1,275,000 | 1,386,792 |
Total | 12,420,070 |
Maryland 0.6% |
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Meritus Medical Center Issue |
Series 2015 |
07/01/2040 | 5.000% | | 1,200,000 | 1,288,944 |
Revenue Bonds |
University of Maryland Medical System |
Series 2017 |
07/01/2048 | 4.000% | | 3,665,000 | 3,708,797 |
State of Maryland |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2017A |
03/15/2026 | 5.000% | | 2,845,000 | 3,418,722 |
Total | 8,416,463 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Massachusetts 1.2% |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2005 (NPFGC) |
01/01/2027 | 5.500% | | 500,000 | 621,885 |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
UMass Memorial Healthcare |
Series 2017 |
07/01/2044 | 4.000% | | 7,500,000 | 7,464,225 |
Revenue Bonds |
UMass Boston Student Housing Project |
Series 2016 |
10/01/2041 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,110,440 |
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority(e) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Issue K |
Series 2017A AMT |
07/01/2026 | 5.000% | | 1,650,000 | 1,920,072 |
Subordinated Series 2017B AMT |
07/01/2046 | 4.250% | | 3,000,000 | 3,039,900 |
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Milford Regional Medical Center |
Series 2007E |
07/15/2037 | 5.000% | | 2,200,000 | 2,220,152 |
Total | 17,376,674 |
Michigan 3.9% |
City of Detroit Sewage Disposal System |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien |
Series 2012A |
07/01/2039 | 5.250% | | 1,700,000 | 1,831,580 |
City of Detroit Water Supply System |
Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien |
Series 2011A |
07/01/2041 | 5.250% | | 1,500,000 | 1,597,245 |
Grand Traverse County Hospital Finance Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Munson Healthcare |
Series 2014A |
07/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 505,000 | 542,789 |
Great Lakes Water Authority Water Supply System |
Revenue Bonds |
2nd Lien |
Series 2016B |
07/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 6,615,000 | 7,240,515 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Michigan Finance Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien - Great Lakes Water Authority |
Series 2014C-6 |
07/01/2033 | 5.000% | | 430,000 | 472,179 |
Series 2015 |
11/15/2045 | 5.000% | | 1,220,000 | 1,320,174 |
Trinity Health Corp. |
Series 2017 |
12/01/2040 | 4.000% | | 500,000 | 505,920 |
12/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 500,000 | 562,560 |
Revenue Bonds |
Beaumont Health Credit Group |
Series 2016S |
11/01/2044 | 5.000% | | 7,500,000 | 8,127,825 |
Local Government Loan Program - Great Lakes Water Authority |
Series 2015 |
07/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,106,100 |
07/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,522,450 |
Michigan State Housing Development Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2018A |
12/01/2033 | 3.600% | | 1,800,000 | 1,814,130 |
10/01/2043 | 4.000% | | 2,300,000 | 2,282,060 |
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development |
Series 2017A |
10/01/2042 | 3.750% | | 4,060,000 | 3,972,466 |
10/01/2047 | 3.850% | | 5,000,000 | 4,914,500 |
Michigan Strategic Fund |
Revenue Bonds |
I-75 Improvement Project |
12/31/2043 | 5.000% | | 7,000,000 | 7,633,570 |
Wayne County Airport Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2015D |
12/01/2045 | 5.000% | | 6,455,000 | 7,162,016 |
Wayne County Airport Authority(e) |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017B AMT |
12/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 700,000 | 767,949 |
Total | 57,376,028 |
Minnesota 3.4% |
City of Blaine |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Crest View Senior Community Project |
Series 2015 |
07/01/2050 | 6.125% | | 3,000,000 | 2,869,200 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
City of Brooklyn Center |
Revenue Bonds |
Sanctuary Brooklyn Center Project |
Series 2016 |
11/01/2035 | 5.500% | | 1,000,000 | 978,510 |
City of Forest Lake(g) |
Revenue Bonds |
Lakes International Language Academy |
08/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 835,000 | 845,170 |
08/01/2043 | 5.250% | | 500,000 | 501,990 |
City of Minneapolis |
Revenue Bonds |
Housing - 1500 Nicollet Apartments Project |
Series 2017 |
05/01/2021 | 3.000% | | 1,450,000 | 1,437,893 |
City of North Oaks |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Waverly Gardens Project |
Series 2016 |
10/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 4,000,000 | 4,220,880 |
City of St. Louis Park |
Prerefunded 07/01/19 Revenue Bonds |
Park Nicollet Health Services |
Series 2009 |
07/01/2039 | 5.750% | | 2,350,000 | 2,388,117 |
Duluth Economic Development Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Essentia Health Obligation Group |
Series 2018 |
02/15/2048 | 4.250% | | 6,500,000 | 6,528,990 |
02/15/2053 | 5.000% | | 8,000,000 | 8,683,360 |
Essential Health Obligated Group |
02/15/2043 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,186,780 |
Hastings Independent School District No. 200(f) |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Student Credit Enhancement Program School Building |
Series 2018A |
02/01/2031 | 0.000% | | 2,340,000 | 1,606,223 |
02/01/2034 | 0.000% | | 1,565,000 | 941,301 |
Housing & Redevelopment Authority of The City of St. Paul |
Prerefunded 11/15/25 Revenue Bonds |
HealthEast Care System Project |
Series 2015 |
11/15/2040 | 5.000% | | 400,000 | 474,332 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Fairview Health Services |
Series 2017 |
11/15/2036 | 4.000% | | 1,200,000 | 1,234,896 |
11/15/2037 | 4.000% | | 600,000 | 613,818 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Revenue Bonds |
Legends Berry Senior Apartments Project |
Series 2018 |
09/01/2021 | 3.750% | | 3,900,000 | 3,906,864 |
Union Flats Apartments Project |
Series 2017B |
02/01/2022 | 2.750% | | 2,125,000 | 2,099,075 |
Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission(e) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Subordinated Series 2016D AMT |
01/01/2041 | 5.000% | | 750,000 | 829,838 |
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority |
Prerefunded 10/01/21 Revenue Bonds |
Hamline University |
7th Series 2011K2 |
10/01/2040 | 6.000% | | 2,250,000 | 2,495,407 |
Revenue Bonds |
Augsburg College |
Series 2016A |
05/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 610,000 | 636,285 |
Perham Hospital District |
Prerefunded 03/01/20 Revenue Bonds |
Perham Memorial Hospital & Home |
Series 2010 |
03/01/2035 | 6.350% | | 1,000,000 | 1,048,100 |
03/01/2040 | 6.500% | | 700,000 | 734,706 |
St. Cloud Housing & Redevelopment Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Sanctuary St. Cloud Project |
Series 2016A |
08/01/2036 | 5.250% | | 2,850,000 | 2,483,632 |
Total | 49,745,367 |
Mississippi 0.0% |
Mississippi Business Finance Corp. |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2009A |
05/01/2024 | 4.700% | | 805,000 | 809,822 |
Missouri 2.2% |
Arnold Retail Corridor Transportation Development District |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2010 |
05/01/2038 | 6.650% | | 5,000,000 | 5,007,200 |
Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
SoutheastHEALTH |
Series 2017 |
03/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 750,000 | 812,602 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
City of Manchester |
Refunding Tax Allocation Bonds |
Highway 141/Manchester Road Project |
Series 2010 |
11/01/2025 | 6.000% | | 115,000 | 114,296 |
City of St. Louis Airport |
Revenue Bonds |
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport |
Series 2009A-1 |
07/01/2034 | 6.625% | | 5,000,000 | 5,093,000 |
Health & Educational Facilities Authority of the State of Missouri |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Mercy Health |
Series 2017C |
11/15/2036 | 4.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,557,360 |
Revenue Bonds |
Lutheran Senior Services |
Series 2011 |
02/01/2041 | 6.000% | | 650,000 | 679,211 |
Series 2014 |
02/01/2044 | 5.000% | | 2,275,000 | 2,349,984 |
Medical Research Lutheran Services |
Series 2016A |
02/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,056,090 |
Kirkwood Industrial Development Authority |
Prerefunded 05/15/20 Revenue Bonds |
Aberdeen Heights Project |
Series 2010A |
05/15/2039 | 8.250% | | 3,000,000 | 3,238,950 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Aberdeen Heights Project |
Series 2017 |
05/15/2042 | 5.250% | | 1,260,000 | 1,321,085 |
05/15/2050 | 5.250% | | 500,000 | 521,085 |
Missouri Development Finance Board |
Revenue Bonds |
St. Joseph Sewage System Improvements |
Series 2011 |
05/01/2031 | 5.250% | | 500,000 | 520,190 |
Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2016A |
12/01/2041 | 4.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,166,650 |
St. Louis County Industrial Development Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors Obligated Group |
Series 2015 |
12/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,543,560 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Revenue Bonds |
Friendship Village Sunset Hills |
Series 2012 |
09/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 1,120,000 | 1,138,637 |
09/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,008,360 |
Total | 32,128,260 |
Montana 0.2% |
City of Kalispell |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Immanuel Lutheran Corp. Project |
Series 2017 |
05/15/2052 | 5.250% | | 520,000 | 529,745 |
Montana Board of Housing |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017B-2 |
12/01/2037 | 3.375% | | 1,170,000 | 1,123,340 |
12/01/2042 | 3.500% | | 535,000 | 505,152 |
12/01/2047 | 3.600% | | 705,000 | 668,552 |
Total | 2,826,789 |
Nebraska 0.9% |
County of Douglas |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Creighton University Project |
Series 2017 |
07/01/2040 | 4.000% | | 3,500,000 | 3,639,370 |
Douglas County Hospital Authority No. 2 |
Revenue Bonds |
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital |
Series 2014 |
05/15/2044 | 5.000% | | 4,350,000 | 4,580,376 |
Douglas County Hospital Authority No. 3 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Health Facilities - Nebraska Methodist Health System |
Series 2015 |
11/01/2036 | 4.125% | | 2,000,000 | 2,043,020 |
Nebraska Investment Finance Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2018A |
09/01/2033 | 3.550% | | 2,800,000 | 2,819,544 |
Total | 13,082,310 |
Nevada 0.6% |
Carson City |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center |
Series 2012 |
09/01/2033 | 5.000% | | 2,600,000 | 2,770,430 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
City of Carson City |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center |
Series 2017 |
09/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 845,000 | 893,849 |
County of Clark Department of Aviation |
Revenue Bonds |
Las Vegas-McCarran International Airport |
Series 2010A |
07/01/2034 | 5.125% | | 4,250,000 | 4,360,713 |
State of Nevada Department of Business & Industry(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
Somerset Academy |
Series 2015A |
12/15/2035 | 5.000% | | 570,000 | 578,231 |
Series 2018A |
12/15/2038 | 5.000% | | 415,000 | 418,332 |
Total | 9,021,555 |
New Hampshire 0.2% |
New Hampshire Health & Education Facilities Authority Act |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Elliot Hospital |
Series 2016 |
10/01/2038 | 5.000% | | 850,000 | 914,260 |
New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority Act |
Revenue Bonds |
Hillside Village Entrance Fee |
Series 2017 |
07/01/2022 | 3.500% | | 2,000,000 | 2,000,400 |
Total | 2,914,660 |
New Jersey 5.4% |
City of Atlantic City |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Tax Appeal |
Series 2017B (AGM) |
03/01/2037 | 5.000% | | 340,000 | 377,869 |
03/01/2042 | 4.000% | | 1,250,000 | 1,278,087 |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Build America Mutual Assurance Co. Tax Appeal |
Series 2017A |
03/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,092,920 |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority |
Prerefunded 06/01/20 Revenue Bonds |
MSU Student Housing Project-Provident |
Series 2010 |
06/01/2031 | 5.750% | | 1,500,000 | 1,579,830 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2015XX |
06/15/2024 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,218,720 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Subordinated Series 2017A |
07/01/2030 | 3.375% | | 2,000,000 | 1,958,160 |
Revenue Bonds |
Provident Group-Kean Properties |
Series 2017 |
07/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 500,000 | 526,320 |
Provident Group-Rowan Properties LLC |
Series 2015 |
01/01/2048 | 5.000% | | 1,200,000 | 1,246,548 |
Series 2015WW |
06/15/2040 | 5.250% | | 375,000 | 397,414 |
Series 2017DDD |
06/15/2042 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,045,830 |
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority(e) |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2018A AMT |
12/01/2034 | 4.000% | | 400,000 | 411,284 |
12/01/2035 | 4.000% | | 400,000 | 409,376 |
New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency(e) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017D AMT |
11/01/2037 | 4.250% | | 1,525,000 | 1,559,282 |
Single Family Housing |
Series 2018 AMT |
10/01/2032 | 3.800% | | 2,500,000 | 2,525,675 |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Federal Highway Reimbursement |
Series 2018 |
06/15/2030 | 5.000% | | 4,000,000 | 4,449,480 |
Transportation System |
Series 2018-A |
12/15/2035 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,395,550 |
Revenue Bonds |
Transportation Program |
Series 2013AA |
06/15/2026 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,446,600 |
06/15/2044 | 5.000% | | 8,090,000 | 8,341,923 |
Series 2015AA |
06/15/2041 | 5.250% | | 5,000,000 | 5,290,250 |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017B |
01/01/2040 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,131,080 |
Series 2017E |
01/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,933,075 |
Series 2017G |
01/01/2034 | 4.000% | | 15,160,000 | 16,020,936 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
South Jersey Port Corp.(e) |
Revenue Bonds |
Marine Terminal |
Subordinated Series 2017B AMT |
01/01/2048 | 5.000% | | 2,900,000 | 3,066,402 |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Subordinated Series 2018B |
06/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 12,080,000 | 12,029,264 |
Total | 80,731,875 |
New York 4.7% |
Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corp. |
Prerefunded 01/15/20 Revenue Bonds |
Barclays Center Project |
Series 2009 |
07/15/2030 | 6.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,562,370 |
City of New York |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Subordinated Series 2018F-1 |
04/01/2037 | 5.000% | | 5,390,000 | 6,238,116 |
Glen Cove Local Economic Assistance Corp.(h) |
Revenue Bonds |
Garvies Point |
Series 2016 CABS |
01/01/2055 | 0.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,024,450 |
Housing Development Corp. |
Revenue Bonds |
Sustainable Neighborhood |
Series 2017G |
11/01/2042 | 3.600% | | 4,000,000 | 3,839,120 |
Long Island Power Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
General |
Series 2017 |
09/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,252,080 |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority(f) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2012A |
11/15/2032 | 0.000% | | 2,605,000 | 1,630,313 |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017D |
11/15/2042 | 4.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,509,525 |
New York City Housing Development Corp. |
Revenue Bonds |
Sustainable Neighborhood |
Series 2018 |
11/01/2048 | 3.900% | | 2,000,000 | 1,979,040 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Future Tax Secured |
Subordinated Series 2017F-1 |
05/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 5,170,000 | 5,940,175 |
New York State Dormitory Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center |
Series 2017 |
07/01/2036 | 4.000% | | 500,000 | 529,650 |
New York State Housing Finance Agency |
Revenue Bonds |
Affordable Housing |
Series 2017M |
11/01/2047 | 3.750% | | 3,585,000 | 3,444,396 |
New York Transportation Development Corp.(e) |
Revenue Bonds |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. - LaGuardia Airport |
Series 2018 AMT |
01/01/2036 | 4.000% | | 5,925,000 | 5,960,195 |
Delta Air Lines, Inc., LaGuardia |
Series 2018 AMT |
01/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,361,260 |
LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Redevelopment |
Series 2016 AMT |
07/01/2041 | 4.000% | | 5,000,000 | 4,963,250 |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey |
Revenue Bonds |
JFK International Air Terminal |
Series 2010 |
12/01/2042 | 6.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,292,600 |
State of New York Mortgage Agency |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017-203 |
10/01/2041 | 3.500% | | 3,730,000 | 3,536,711 |
Series 2018-208 |
10/01/2034 | 3.600% | | 5,000,000 | 5,027,500 |
Ulster County Capital Resource Corp.(d) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Woodland Pond at New Paltz |
Series 2017 |
09/15/2042 | 5.250% | | 5,095,000 | 4,869,088 |
09/15/2047 | 5.250% | | 1,475,000 | 1,393,683 |
09/15/2053 | 5.250% | | 3,045,000 | 2,838,762 |
Westchester County Healthcare Corp. |
Prerefunded 11/01/20 Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien |
Series 2010C |
11/01/2037 | 6.125% | | 580,000 | 623,947 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien |
Series 2010C-2 |
11/01/2037 | 6.125% | | 70,000 | 74,320 |
Total | 69,890,551 |
North Carolina 0.3% |
North Carolina Medical Care Commission |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Southminster, Inc. |
Series 2016 |
10/01/2037 | 5.000% | | 1,800,000 | 1,858,824 |
United Methodist Retirement |
Series 2017 |
10/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 1,100,000 | 1,146,816 |
North Carolina Turnpike Authority(f) |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017C |
07/01/2032 | 0.000% | | 2,000,000 | 1,101,760 |
Total | 4,107,400 |
North Dakota 0.6% |
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency |
Revenue Bonds |
Home Mortgage Finance Program |
Series 2018 |
01/01/2042 | 3.850% | | 2,220,000 | 2,227,859 |
Housing Finance Program |
Series 2017 (FHA) |
07/01/2037 | 3.450% | | 1,095,000 | 1,070,122 |
07/01/2040 | 3.550% | | 1,410,000 | 1,356,631 |
Housing Finance Program-Home Mortgage Finance |
Series 2018 |
07/01/2042 | 3.950% | | 5,000,000 | 5,018,500 |
Total | 9,673,112 |
Ohio 2.6% |
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority |
Asset-Backed Senior Turbo Revenue Bonds |
Series 2007A-2 |
06/01/2047 | 5.875% | | 15,050,000 | 13,976,784 |
City of Middleburg Heights |
Revenue Bonds |
Southwest General Facilities |
Series 2011 |
08/01/2036 | 5.250% | | 1,870,000 | 2,001,910 |
County of Lucas |
Prerefunded 11/01/20 Improvement Revenue Bonds |
Lutheran Homes |
Series 2010A |
11/01/2035 | 6.625% | | 5,000,000 | 5,408,950 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Lake County Port & Economic Development Authority(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
1st Mortgage - Tapestry Wickliffe LLC |
Series 2017 |
12/01/2052 | 6.750% | | 6,000,000 | 6,018,960 |
Miami University |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017 |
09/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 675,000 | 774,718 |
Ohio Housing Finance Agency |
Revenue Bonds |
Mortgage-Backed Securities Program |
Series 2017D (GNMA) |
09/01/2042 | 3.550% | | 8,070,000 | 7,684,900 |
State of Ohio |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Cleveland Clinic Health System |
Series 2017 |
01/01/2036 | 4.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,576,890 |
01/01/2043 | 4.000% | | 875,000 | 896,752 |
Total | 38,339,864 |
Oklahoma 0.2% |
Tulsa County Industrial Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Montereau, Inc. Project |
Series 2017 |
11/15/2037 | 5.250% | | 1,250,000 | 1,353,250 |
11/15/2045 | 5.250% | | 1,165,000 | 1,253,097 |
Total | 2,606,347 |
Oregon 0.6% |
Hospital Facilities Authority of Multnomah County |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Mirabella at South Waterfront |
Series 2014A |
10/01/2044 | 5.400% | | 525,000 | 552,893 |
Oregon Health & Science University |
Prerefunded 07/01/19 Revenue Bonds |
Series 2009A |
07/01/2039 | 5.750% | | 1,500,000 | 1,524,645 |
Oregon State Facilities Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Samaritan Health Services Project |
Series 2016S |
10/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 1,800,000 | 2,015,856 |
Port of Portland Airport(e) |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017-24B AMT |
07/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,101,360 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
State of Oregon Housing & Community Services Department |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017D |
01/01/2038 | 3.450% | | 4,575,000 | 4,444,613 |
Total | 9,639,367 |
Pennsylvania 8.2% |
City of Philadelphia Airport(e) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017B AMT |
07/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 2,250,000 | 2,468,160 |
Commonwealth Financing Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2015A |
06/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 1,950,000 | 2,151,805 |
Tobacco Master Settlement Payment |
Series 2018 |
06/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,241,900 |
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
Refunding Certificate of Participation |
Series 2018A |
07/01/2037 | 5.000% | | 1,600,000 | 1,785,024 |
Cumberland County Municipal Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Diakon Lutheran Ministries |
Series 2015 |
01/01/2038 | 5.000% | | 1,630,000 | 1,717,596 |
East Hempfield Township Industrial Development Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Student Service, Inc. Student Housing Project |
Series 2014 |
07/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,030,990 |
Franklin County Industrial Development Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Menno-Haven, Inc. Project |
Series 2018 |
12/01/2043 | 5.000% | | 1,200,000 | 1,213,860 |
Geisinger Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Geisinger Health System |
Series 2017 |
02/15/2047 | 4.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,079,000 |
Lancaster County Hospital Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Masonic Villages of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania |
Series 2015 |
11/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 700,000 | 757,974 |
Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Albert Einstein HealthCare Network |
Series 2015 |
01/15/2045 | 5.250% | | 1,850,000 | 1,983,422 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Meadowood Senior Living Project |
12/01/2038 | 5.000% | | 1,270,000 | 1,336,548 |
Northampton County General Purpose Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
St. Luke’s University Health Network |
Series 2018 |
08/15/2043 | 5.000% | | 675,000 | 747,785 |
08/15/2048 | 5.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,659,210 |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017A |
11/15/2042 | 4.000% | | 10,000,000 | 10,080,700 |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority(d) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Tapestry Moon Senior Housing Project |
Series 2018 |
12/01/2053 | 6.750% | | 6,000,000 | 5,796,840 |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority(e) |
Revenue Bonds |
PA Bridges Finco LP |
Series 2015 AMT |
12/31/2038 | 5.000% | | 4,125,000 | 4,444,522 |
06/30/2042 | 5.000% | | 11,000,000 | 11,749,540 |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority |
Prerefunded 10/01/21 Revenue Bonds |
Shippensburg University |
Series 2011 |
10/01/2031 | 6.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,215,380 |
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2016-120 |
10/01/2046 | 3.500% | | 1,980,000 | 2,035,064 |
Series 2017-124B |
10/01/2042 | 3.650% | | 7,810,000 | 7,498,147 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Subordinated Series 2017B-2 |
06/01/2038 | 4.000% | | 9,505,000 | 9,652,803 |
Refunding Subordinated Revenue Bonds |
Mass Transit Projects |
Series 2016A-1 |
12/01/2041 | 5.000% | | 4,800,000 | 5,194,128 |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2014C |
12/01/2044 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,715,150 |
Series 2015B |
12/01/2040 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,708,425 |
Subordinated Series 2017B-1 |
06/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,254,700 |
Subordinated Series 2018B |
12/01/2048 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,535,450 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Thomas Jefferson University |
Series 2017 |
09/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,743,675 |
Wesley Enhanced Living |
Series 2017 |
07/01/2037 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,035,640 |
Revenue Bonds |
First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School |
Series 2014 |
06/15/2043 | 7.250% | | 750,000 | 832,568 |
Philadelphia Municipal Authority |
Prerefunded 04/01/19 Revenue Bonds |
Series 2009 |
04/01/2034 | 6.500% | | 700,000 | 705,432 |
Pocono Mountains Industrial Park Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
St. Luke’s Hospital-Monroe Project |
Series 2015 |
08/15/2040 | 5.000% | | 1,450,000 | 1,565,666 |
Quakertown General Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
USDA Loan Anticipation Notes |
Series 2017 |
07/01/2021 | 3.125% | | 2,500,000 | 2,456,950 |
School District of Philadelphia (The) |
Limited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2018A |
09/01/2038 | 5.000% | | 1,135,000 | 1,254,947 |
Series 2018B |
09/01/2043 | 5.000% | | 515,000 | 561,180 |
State Public School Building Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Philadelphia School District |
Series 2016 |
06/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,340,290 |
School District of Philadelphia |
Series 2016 |
06/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 4,800,000 | 5,302,704 |
Union County Hospital Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Evangelical Community Hospital |
Series 2018 |
08/01/2038 | 5.000% | | 3,065,000 | 3,409,016 |
Total | 121,262,191 |
Rhode Island 0.1% |
Rhode Island Student Loan Authority(e) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2018A AMT |
12/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 1,200,000 | 1,359,744 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
South Carolina 0.3% |
Piedmont Municipal Power Agency |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Electric |
Series 1991 (NPFGC) |
01/01/2021 | 6.250% | | 1,000,000 | 1,082,890 |
South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
York Preparatory Academy Project |
Series 2014A |
11/01/2045 | 7.250% | | 1,315,000 | 1,406,826 |
South Carolina Ports Authority(e) |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2018 AMT |
07/01/2043 | 5.000% | | 1,570,000 | 1,733,500 |
Total | 4,223,216 |
South Dakota 0.9% |
South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Avera Health |
Series 2017 |
07/01/2042 | 4.000% | | 10,000,000 | 10,120,900 |
Sanford Obligated Group |
Series 2015 |
11/01/2045 | 5.000% | | 1,580,000 | 1,696,604 |
South Dakota Housing Development Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Homeownership Mortgage |
Series 2018A |
05/01/2042 | 3.900% | | 1,000,000 | 1,002,050 |
Total | 12,819,554 |
Tennessee 1.4% |
Chattanooga Health Educational & Housing Facility Board |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Student Housing - CDFI Phase I |
Series 2015 |
10/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 355,000 | 380,265 |
Greeneville Health & Educational Facilities Board |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Ballad Health Obligation Group |
Series 2018 |
07/01/2037 | 5.000% | | 2,300,000 | 2,574,459 |
07/01/2040 | 4.000% | | 1,800,000 | 1,787,148 |
Knox County Health Educational & Housing Facility Board(g) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital |
11/15/2048 | 4.000% | | 5,235,000 | 5,171,866 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson County Health & Educational Facilities Board |
Revenue Bonds |
Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
Series 2016 |
07/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 1,200,000 | 1,306,728 |
Series 2017A |
07/01/2048 | 5.000% | | 835,000 | 911,536 |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Issue 2 |
Series 2018 |
07/01/2042 | 3.850% | | 2,480,000 | 2,468,567 |
Revenue Bonds |
3rd Issue |
Series 2017 |
07/01/2042 | 3.600% | | 750,000 | 723,472 |
07/01/2047 | 3.650% | | 1,500,000 | 1,443,390 |
Series 2017-2B |
07/01/2036 | 3.700% | | 3,585,000 | 3,610,382 |
Series 2018-1 |
07/01/2042 | 3.900% | | 995,000 | 995,677 |
Total | 21,373,490 |
Texas 7.3% |
Bexar County Health Facilities Development Corp. |
Prerefunded 07/01/20 Revenue Bonds |
Army Retirement Residence |
Series 2010 |
07/01/2030 | 5.875% | | 155,000 | 163,585 |
Army Retirement Residence Project |
Series 2010 |
07/01/2045 | 6.200% | | 1,100,000 | 1,165,879 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Army Retirement Residence Foundation |
Series 2016 |
07/15/2031 | 4.000% | | 2,000,000 | 1,946,360 |
07/15/2036 | 4.000% | | 3,000,000 | 2,761,890 |
Series 2018 |
07/15/2033 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,062,630 |
07/15/2037 | 5.000% | | 1,350,000 | 1,412,033 |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds |
Army Retirement Residence |
Series 2010 |
07/01/2030 | 5.875% | | 30,000 | 31,087 |
Capital Area Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. |
Revenue Bonds |
Roman Catholic Diocese |
Series 2005B |
04/01/2045 | 6.125% | | 550,000 | 570,614 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority |
Prerefunded 01/01/21 Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien |
Series 2011 |
01/01/2041 | 6.000% | | 5,580,000 | 6,009,939 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2016 |
01/01/2040 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,736,300 |
Subordinated Series 2016 |
01/01/2041 | 4.000% | | 2,295,000 | 2,291,603 |
Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien |
Series 2015A |
01/01/2040 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,179,200 |
01/01/2045 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,412,150 |
Central Texas Turnpike System(f) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2015B |
08/15/2037 | 0.000% | | 2,000,000 | 923,680 |
Central Texas Turnpike System |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Subordinated Series 2015C |
08/15/2042 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,651,300 |
City of Austin Airport System(e) |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017B AMT |
11/15/2041 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,097,060 |
11/15/2046 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,092,800 |
City of Houston Airport System(e) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Subordinated Series 2018C AMT |
07/01/2031 | 5.000% | | 1,525,000 | 1,778,806 |
Revenue Bonds |
Subordinated Series 2018A AMT |
07/01/2041 | 5.000% | | 1,250,000 | 1,391,738 |
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp. |
Prerefunded 08/15/21 Revenue Bonds |
Idea Public Schools |
Series 2011 |
08/15/2031 | 5.500% | | 1,750,000 | 1,905,837 |
Revenue Bonds |
Idea Public Schools |
Series 2012 |
08/15/2032 | 5.000% | | 580,000 | 613,791 |
08/15/2042 | 5.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,561,440 |
Series 2013 |
08/15/2033 | 6.000% | | 260,000 | 292,926 |
International Leadership |
08/15/2048 | 6.125% | | 6,300,000 | 6,338,493 |
Series 2015 |
08/15/2038 | 5.750% | | 2,015,000 | 2,000,935 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Series 2015A |
12/01/2045 | 5.000% | | 400,000 | 418,044 |
Dallas Love Field(e) |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017 AMT |
11/01/2033 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,129,100 |
11/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,116,710 |
Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
YMCA Greater Houston Area |
Series 2013A |
06/01/2038 | 5.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,560,165 |
Houston Higher Education Finance Corp. |
Prerefunded 05/15/21 Revenue Bonds |
Cosmos Foundation, Inc. |
Series 2011 |
05/15/2031 | 6.500% | | 270,000 | 297,327 |
05/15/2031 | 6.500% | | 230,000 | 253,278 |
Matagorda County Navigation District No. 1(c),(e) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Central Power and Light Co. |
Series 2017 AMT |
05/01/2030 | 1.750% | | 2,000,000 | 1,977,260 |
New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Texas Children’s Health System |
Series 2017A |
08/15/2040 | 4.000% | | 3,610,000 | 3,646,389 |
Revenue Bonds |
4-K Housing, Inc. Stoney Brook Project |
Series 2017 |
07/01/2042 | 4.500% | | 1,000,000 | 1,007,630 |
07/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,039,610 |
07/01/2052 | 4.750% | | 1,500,000 | 1,528,050 |
Bridgemoor Plano Project |
12/01/2053 | 7.250% | | 5,000,000 | 5,016,650 |
Cardinal Bay, Inc. - Village on the Park |
Series 2016 |
07/01/2036 | 4.250% | | 1,500,000 | 1,520,910 |
07/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 2,850,000 | 2,977,167 |
07/01/2051 | 4.750% | | 1,210,000 | 1,241,871 |
Collegiate Housing Corpus Christi |
Series 2016 |
04/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 355,000 | 352,149 |
Collegiate Housing Tarleton State University |
Series 2015 |
04/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 2,465,000 | 2,549,254 |
MRC Senior Living-Langford Project |
Series 2016 |
11/15/2036 | 5.375% | | 500,000 | 496,280 |
11/15/2046 | 5.500% | | 750,000 | 744,653 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp.(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
Jubilee Academic Center Project |
Series 2017 |
08/15/2037 | 5.000% | | 530,000 | 530,615 |
North Texas Tollway Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
2nd Tier |
Series 2015A |
01/01/2038 | 5.000% | | 1,730,000 | 1,903,225 |
Series 2017B (AGM) |
01/01/2037 | 4.000% | | 800,000 | 826,288 |
Series 2016A |
01/01/2039 | 4.000% | | 435,000 | 444,213 |
Port Authority of Houston of Harris County(e) |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Series 2018A AMT |
10/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 4,000,000 | 4,680,960 |
Pottsboro Higher Education Finance Corp. |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2016A |
08/15/2036 | 5.000% | | 385,000 | 386,317 |
Red River Health Facilities Development Corp. |
Revenue Bonds |
MRC Crossings Project |
Series 2014A |
11/15/2044 | 7.750% | | 500,000 | 560,250 |
San Juan Higher Education Finance Authority |
Prerefunded 08/15/20 Revenue Bonds |
Idea Public Schools |
Series 2010A |
08/15/2040 | 6.700% | | 800,000 | 858,536 |
State of Texas |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Transportation Commission Mobility Fund |
Series 2017 |
10/01/2033 | 5.000% | | 6,300,000 | 7,433,181 |
Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Trinity Terrace Project |
Series 2014 |
10/01/2049 | 5.000% | | 750,000 | 780,668 |
Revenue Bonds |
Buckner Senior Living Ventana Project |
Series 2017 |
11/15/2047 | 6.750% | | 1,835,000 | 1,980,662 |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp.(e) |
Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien - Blueridge Transportation |
Series 2016 AMT |
12/31/2055 | 5.000% | | 3,515,000 | 3,714,336 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Texas Water Development Board |
Revenue Bonds |
State Water Implementation Fund |
10/15/2032 | 5.000% | | 5,105,000 | 6,105,478 |
Uptown Development Authority |
Prerefunded 09/01/19 Tax Allocation Bonds |
Infrastructure Improvement Facilities |
Series 2009 |
09/01/2029 | 5.500% | | 500,000 | 510,730 |
Total | 108,980,032 |
Utah 0.7% |
Salt Lake City Corp. Airport(e) |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017A AMT |
07/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 6,700,000 | 7,390,435 |
Series 2018-A AMT |
07/01/2043 | 5.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,332,580 |
Total | 10,723,015 |
Virginia 2.6% |
Chesapeake Bay Bridge & Tunnel District |
Revenue Bonds |
1st Tier General Resolution |
Series 2016 |
07/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 7,255,000 | 7,895,326 |
07/01/2051 | 5.000% | | 1,800,000 | 1,949,148 |
City of Chesapeake Expressway Toll Road |
Revenue Bonds |
Transportation System |
Series 2012A |
07/15/2047 | 5.000% | | 3,250,000 | 3,370,575 |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority(e) |
Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien-95 Express Lane |
Series 2017 AMT |
01/01/2040 | 5.000% | | 7,500,000 | 7,829,400 |
Transform 66 P3 Project |
Series 2017 AMT |
12/31/2052 | 5.000% | | 16,200,000 | 17,298,522 |
Total | 38,342,971 |
Washington 2.6% |
King County Housing Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2018 |
05/01/2038 | 3.750% | | 3,890,000 | 3,816,518 |
King County Public Hospital District No. 4 |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2015A |
12/01/2035 | 6.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,010,480 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Port of Seattle(e) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Intermediate Lien |
Series 2017 AMT |
05/01/2037 | 5.000% | | 6,000,000 | 6,702,960 |
State of Washington |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2017D |
02/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 6,505,000 | 7,463,186 |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority |
Prerefunded 07/01/20 Revenue Bonds |
Overlake Hospital Medical Center |
Series 2010 |
07/01/2030 | 5.500% | | 3,000,000 | 3,154,920 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Virginia Mason Medical Center |
Series 2017 |
08/15/2042 | 4.000% | | 5,000,000 | 4,829,600 |
Washington Higher Education Facilities Authority |
Prerefunded 10/01/19 Revenue Bonds |
Whitworth University Project |
Series 2009 |
10/01/2040 | 5.625% | | 1,050,000 | 1,076,345 |
Washington State Housing Finance Commission(d) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Bayview Manor Homes |
Series 2016A |
07/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 1,625,000 | 1,647,019 |
Nonprofit Housing-Mirabella |
Series 2012 |
10/01/2047 | 6.750% | | 3,000,000 | 3,195,960 |
Presbyterian Retirement Co. |
Series 2016 |
01/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 4,000,000 | 4,150,560 |
Skyline 1st Hill Project |
Series 2015 |
01/01/2035 | 5.750% | | 425,000 | 421,481 |
01/01/2045 | 6.000% | | 595,000 | 594,185 |
Washington State Housing Finance Commission |
Revenue Bonds |
Heron’s Key |
Series 2015A |
07/01/2045 | 7.000% | | 200,000 | 212,570 |
Total | 38,275,784 |
West Virginia 0.1% |
West Virginia Economic Development Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Appalachian Power Co.-Amos Project |
Series 2010A |
12/01/2038 | 5.375% | | 900,000 | 943,704 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Wisconsin 2.6% |
Public Finance Authority(e) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Celanese Project |
Series 2016C AMT |
11/01/2030 | 4.300% | | 2,000,000 | 2,028,500 |
Public Finance Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Celanese Project |
Series 2016D |
11/01/2030 | 4.050% | | 1,000,000 | 998,100 |
Revenue Bonds |
Coral Academy Science Las Vegas |
Series 2018 |
07/01/2055 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,592,975 |
FFAH NC & MO Portfolio |
Series 2015 |
12/01/2045 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,014,800 |
Rose Villa Project |
Series 2014A |
11/15/2049 | 6.000% | | 1,645,000 | 1,747,747 |
Public Finance Authority(d) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Mary’s Woods at Marylhurst |
Series 2017 |
05/15/2042 | 5.250% | | 410,000 | 425,576 |
05/15/2047 | 5.250% | | 220,000 | 227,594 |
State of Wisconsin |
Prerefunded 05/01/19 Revenue Bonds |
Series 2009 |
05/01/2033 | 5.750% | | 285,000 | 287,859 |
Series 2009A |
05/01/2033 | 5.750% | | 2,715,000 | 2,742,231 |
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority |
Prerefunded 02/15/19 Revenue Bonds |
ProHealth Care, Inc. Obligation Group |
Series 2009 |
02/15/2039 | 6.625% | | 5,300,000 | 5,308,056 |
Prerefunded 04/15/20 Revenue Bonds |
Aurora Health Care, Inc. |
Series 2010A |
04/15/2039 | 5.625% | | 1,400,000 | 1,464,470 |
Prerefunded 09/01/22 Revenue Bonds |
Watertown Regional Medical Center |
Series 2012 |
09/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 2,270,000 | 2,512,073 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Saint John’s Communities, Inc. |
Series 2015B |
09/15/2045 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,015,790 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Revenue Bonds |
Beaver Dam Community Hospitals |
Series 2013A |
08/15/2028 | 5.125% | | 3,375,000 | 3,616,042 |
Covenant Communities, Inc. Project |
Series 2018A |
07/01/2048 | 4.000% | | 4,665,000 | 4,341,249 |
Series 2018B |
07/01/2033 | 4.250% | | 1,250,000 | 1,199,138 |
07/01/2043 | 4.500% | | 1,375,000 | 1,299,004 |
07/01/2048 | 5.000% | | 500,000 | 500,285 |
St. John’s Communities, Inc. Project |
Series 2018A |
09/15/2040 | 5.000% | | 550,000 | 561,319 |
09/15/2045 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,017,660 |
Tomah Memorial Hospital, Inc. |
BAN Series 2017A |
11/01/2020 | 2.650% | | 2,200,000 | 2,200,594 |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds |
Medical College of Wisconsin |
Series 2008A |
12/01/2035 | 5.250% | | 300,000 | 301,020 |
Total | 38,402,082 |
Wyoming 0.1% |
County of Laramie |
Revenue Bonds |
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Project |
Series 2012 |
05/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,063,150 |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost $1,386,287,719) | 1,407,859,755 |
|
Municipal Short Term 2.9% |
Issue Description | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
California 0.7% |
California Pollution Control Financing Authority(d),(e) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Republic Services, Inc. |
Series 2010A AMT |
08/01/2023 | 2.150% | | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Indiana 0.3% |
Indiana Finance Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Republic Services, Inc. Project |
Series 2012 AMT |
12/01/2037 | 2.350% | | 5,000,000 | 5,000,400 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Municipal Short Term (continued) |
Issue Description | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Massachusetts 0.4% |
Town of Templeton |
Limited General Obligation Notes |
BAN Series 2018A |
02/27/2019 | 2.340% | | 5,000,000 | 5,003,363 |
New York 1.0% |
Greater Southern Tier Board of Cooperative Educational Services District(c) |
Revenue Notes |
RAN Series 2018 |
06/28/2019 | 2.110% | | 10,000,000 | 10,045,500 |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority(g) |
Revenue Notes |
BAN Series 2019A |
02/03/2020 | 0.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,100,200 |
Total | 15,145,700 |
Pennsylvania 0.5% |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority(g) |
Revenue Bonds |
Waste Management, Inc. Project |
Series 2013 AMT |
08/01/2045 | 2.150% | | 7,500,000 | 7,500,000 |
Total Municipal Short Term (Cost $42,634,564) | 42,649,463 |
Money Market Funds 0.1% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
Dreyfus Tax-Exempt Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares, 1.216%(i) | 2,404,560 | 2,404,560 |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $2,404,545) | 2,404,560 |
Total Investments in Securities (Cost $1,462,407,842) | 1,484,075,466 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | (1,786,554) |
Net Assets | $1,482,288,912 |
At January 31, 2019, securities and/or cash totaling $402,500 were pledged as collateral.
Investments in derivatives
Short futures contracts |
Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Trading currency | Notional amount | Value/Unrealized appreciation ($) | Value/Unrealized depreciation ($) |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Note | (350) | 03/2019 | USD | (42,864,063) | — | (454,606) |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) | As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended January 31, 2019 are as follows: |
Issuer | Beginning shares | Shares purchased | Shares sold | Ending shares | Realized gain (loss) — affiliated issuers ($) | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) — affiliated issuers ($) | Dividends — affiliated issuers ($) | Value — affiliated issuers at end of period ($) |
Columbia Multi-Sector Municipal Income ETF |
| — | 240,818 | — | 240,818 | — | 80,674 | 9,274 | 4,971,688 |
(b) | 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. |
(c) | Represents a variable rate security where the coupon rate adjusts on specified dates (generally daily or weekly) using the prevailing money market rate. The interest rate shown was the current rate as of January 31, 2019. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)
(d) | 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, 2019, the total value of these securities amounted to $71,673,889, which represents 4.84% of total net assets. |
(e) | Income from this security may be subject to alternative minimum tax. |
(f) | Zero coupon bond. |
(g) | Represents a security purchased on a when-issued basis. |
(h) | Represents a variable rate security with a step coupon where the 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. The interest rate shown was the current rate as of January 31, 2019. |
(i) | The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at January 31, 2019. |
Abbreviation Legend
AGM | Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation |
AMT | Alternative Minimum Tax |
BAM | Build America Mutual Assurance Co. |
BAN | Bond Anticipation Note |
FGIC | Financial Guaranty Insurance Corporation |
FHA | Federal Housing Authority |
GNMA | Government National Mortgage Association |
NPFGC | National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation |
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
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements (continued)
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, 2019:
| Level 1 quoted prices in active markets for identical assets ($) | Level 2 other significant observable inputs ($) | Level 3 significant unobservable inputs ($) | Total ($) |
Investments in Securities | | | | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | 4,971,688 | — | — | 4,971,688 |
Floating Rate Notes | — | 26,190,000 | — | 26,190,000 |
Municipal Bonds | — | 1,407,859,755 | — | 1,407,859,755 |
Municipal Short Term | — | 42,649,463 | — | 42,649,463 |
Money Market Funds | 2,404,560 | — | — | 2,404,560 |
Total Investments in Securities | 7,376,248 | 1,476,699,218 | — | 1,484,075,466 |
Investments in Derivatives | | | | |
Liability | | | | |
Futures Contracts | (454,606) | — | — | (454,606) |
Total | 6,921,642 | 1,476,699,218 | — | 1,483,620,860 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,457,516,828) | $1,479,103,778 |
Affiliated issuers (cost $4,891,014) | 4,971,688 |
Cash | 145,207 |
Margin deposits on: | |
Futures contracts | 402,500 |
Receivable for: | |
Capital shares sold | 7,918,042 |
Interest | 14,227,563 |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | 38 |
Prepaid expenses | 3,412 |
Total assets | 1,506,772,228 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis | 17,332,147 |
Capital shares purchased | 2,433,092 |
Distributions to shareholders | 4,355,323 |
Variation margin for futures contracts | 164,063 |
Management services fees | 18,814 |
Distribution and/or service fees | 6,489 |
Transfer agent fees | 73,917 |
Compensation of board members | 59,737 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 149 |
Other expenses | 39,585 |
Total liabilities | 24,483,316 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $1,482,288,912 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 1,470,974,765 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) (Note 2) | 11,314,147 |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $1,482,288,912 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Class A | |
Net assets | $706,128,746 |
Shares outstanding | 179,528,178 |
Net asset value per share | $3.93 |
Maximum sales charge | 3.00% |
Maximum offering price per share (calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge for Class A shares) | $4.05 |
Advisor Class | |
Net assets | $33,849,124 |
Shares outstanding | 8,617,951 |
Net asset value per share | $3.93 |
Class C | |
Net assets | $61,373,849 |
Shares outstanding | 15,594,366 |
Net asset value per share | $3.94 |
Institutional Class | |
Net assets | $624,480,685 |
Shares outstanding | 159,090,337 |
Net asset value per share | $3.93 |
Institutional 2 Class | |
Net assets | $17,553,736 |
Shares outstanding | 4,472,314 |
Net asset value per share | $3.92 |
Institutional 3 Class | |
Net assets | $38,902,772 |
Shares outstanding | 9,895,785 |
Net asset value per share | $3.93 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers | $173,482 |
Dividends — affiliated issuers | 9,274 |
Interest | 30,169,009 |
Total income | 30,351,765 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 3,394,408 |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | 894,206 |
Class C | 302,226 |
Class T | 9 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 228,676 |
Advisor Class | 10,619 |
Class C | 19,330 |
Institutional Class | 188,762 |
Institutional 2 Class | 4,679 |
Institutional 3 Class | 1,851 |
Class T | 2 |
Compensation of board members | 9,879 |
Custodian fees | 6,036 |
Printing and postage fees | 28,635 |
Registration fees | 110,609 |
Audit fees | 17,813 |
Legal fees | 9,073 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 149 |
Other | 13,139 |
Total expenses | 5,240,101 |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | (1,665) |
Total net expenses | 5,238,436 |
Net investment income | 25,113,329 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | (3,414,990) |
Futures contracts | (1,665,833) |
Net realized loss | (5,080,823) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | (10,956,832) |
Investments — affiliated issuers | 80,674 |
Futures contracts | (685,028) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (11,561,186) |
Net realized and unrealized loss | (16,642,009) |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $8,471,320 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $25,113,329 | $41,118,425 |
Net realized gain (loss) | (5,080,823) | 4,730,812 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (11,561,186) | (11,150,479) |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 8,471,320 | 34,698,758 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | |
Class A | (14,772,537) | |
Advisor Class | (731,650) | |
Class C | (1,024,283) | |
Institutional Class | (12,976,114) | |
Institutional 2 Class | (343,129) | |
Institutional 3 Class | (835,939) | |
Class T | (131) | |
Net investment income | | |
Class A | | (23,248,634) |
Advisor Class | | (719,264) |
Class C | | (1,479,943) |
Institutional Class | | (15,196,311) |
Institutional 2 Class | | (412,951) |
Institutional 3 Class | | (783,313) |
Class T | | (349) |
Net realized gains | | |
Class A | | (1,668,616) |
Advisor Class | | (42,548) |
Class C | | (133,996) |
Institutional Class | | (925,612) |
Institutional 2 Class | | (29,142) |
Institutional 3 Class | | (49,172) |
Class T | | (26) |
Total distributions to shareholders (Note 2) | (30,683,783) | (44,689,877) |
Increase in net assets from capital stock activity | 91,132,932 | 423,202,839 |
Total increase in net assets | 68,920,469 | 413,211,720 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 1,413,368,443 | 1,000,156,723 |
Net assets at end of period | $1,482,288,912 | $1,413,368,443 |
Undistributed (excess of distributions over) net investment income | $(37,800) | $1,037,877 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| January 31, 2019 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2018 |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A | | | | |
Subscriptions | 21,961,761 | 86,345,296 | 46,486,241 | 186,753,717 |
Distributions reinvested | 3,637,863 | 14,297,939 | 6,025,598 | 24,185,820 |
Redemptions | (26,055,742) | (102,173,520) | (30,718,442) | (123,365,022) |
Net increase (decrease) | (456,118) | (1,530,285) | 21,793,397 | 87,574,515 |
Advisor Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 2,934,475 | 11,517,588 | 6,089,003 | 24,418,686 |
Distributions reinvested | 186,412 | 731,267 | 190,035 | 761,190 |
Redemptions | (2,509,155) | (9,841,959) | (1,449,217) | (5,800,388) |
Net increase | 611,732 | 2,406,896 | 4,829,821 | 19,379,488 |
Class B | | | | |
Redemptions | — | — | (2,488) | (10,153) |
Net decrease | — | — | (2,488) | (10,153) |
Class C | | | | |
Subscriptions | 2,893,966 | 11,384,398 | 6,379,868 | 25,648,747 |
Distributions reinvested | 236,864 | 931,106 | 370,352 | 1,488,052 |
Redemptions | (2,479,446) | (9,749,028) | (3,826,516) | (15,347,904) |
Net increase | 651,384 | 2,566,476 | 2,923,704 | 11,788,895 |
Institutional Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 58,815,027 | 230,809,702 | 97,553,235 | 390,925,633 |
Distributions reinvested | 2,788,839 | 10,936,632 | 3,541,302 | 14,181,107 |
Redemptions | (42,233,639) | (165,387,406) | (34,240,958) | (137,257,659) |
Net increase | 19,370,227 | 76,358,928 | 66,853,579 | 267,849,081 |
Institutional 2 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 1,972,867 | 7,753,162 | 2,402,030 | 9,607,609 |
Distributions reinvested | 87,460 | 342,905 | 110,194 | 441,686 |
Redemptions | (789,897) | (3,095,320) | (1,698,890) | (6,791,053) |
Net increase | 1,270,430 | 5,000,747 | 813,334 | 3,258,242 |
Institutional 3 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 3,288,307 | 12,954,010 | 9,189,930 | 37,008,769 |
Distributions reinvested | 212,404 | 834,116 | 207,325 | 830,516 |
Redemptions | (1,900,832) | (7,448,052) | (1,117,500) | (4,476,514) |
Net increase | 1,599,879 | 6,340,074 | 8,279,755 | 33,362,771 |
Class T | | | | |
Redemptions | (2,532) | (9,904) | — | — |
Net decrease | (2,532) | (9,904) | — | — |
Total net increase | 23,045,002 | 91,132,932 | 105,491,102 | 423,202,839 |
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.
| 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 | Total distributions to shareholders |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $3.99 | 0.07 | (0.05) | 0.02 | (0.07) | (0.01) | (0.08) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $4.02 | 0.14 | (0.02) | 0.12 | (0.14) | (0.01) | (0.15) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $4.18 | 0.14 | (0.15) | (0.01) | (0.14) | (0.01) | (0.15) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $4.02 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.33 | (0.16) | (0.01) | (0.17) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $4.00 | 0.17 | 0.02 | 0.19 | (0.17) | — | (0.17) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $3.83 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.34 | (0.17) | — | (0.17) |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $3.99 | 0.07 | (0.04) | 0.03 | (0.08) | (0.01) | (0.09) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $4.02 | 0.14 | (0.01) | 0.13 | (0.15) | (0.01) | (0.16) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $4.18 | 0.15 | (0.15) | 0.00(f) | (0.15) | (0.01) | (0.16) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $4.01 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.35 | (0.17) | (0.01) | (0.18) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $3.99 | 0.18 | 0.02 | 0.20 | (0.18) | — | (0.18) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $3.83 | 0.18 | 0.16 | 0.34 | (0.18) | — | (0.18) |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $4.00 | 0.05 | (0.04) | 0.01 | (0.06) | (0.01) | (0.07) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $4.03 | 0.10 | (0.01) | 0.09 | (0.11) | (0.01) | (0.12) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $4.18 | 0.11 | (0.14) | (0.03) | (0.11) | (0.01) | (0.12) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $4.02 | 0.13 | 0.17 | 0.30 | (0.13) | (0.01) | (0.14) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $4.00 | 0.14 | 0.02 | 0.16 | (0.14) | — | (0.14) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $3.83 | 0.14 | 0.17 | 0.31 | (0.14) | — | (0.14) |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $3.99 | 0.07 | (0.04) | 0.03 | (0.08) | (0.01) | (0.09) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $4.02 | 0.14 | (0.01) | 0.13 | (0.15) | (0.01) | (0.16) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $4.17 | 0.15 | (0.14) | 0.01 | (0.15) | (0.01) | (0.16) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $4.01 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.34 | (0.17) | (0.01) | (0.18) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $3.99 | 0.18 | 0.02 | 0.20 | (0.18) | — | (0.18) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $3.82 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.35 | (0.18) | — | (0.18) |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $3.99 | 0.07 | (0.05) | 0.02 | (0.08) | (0.01) | (0.09) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $4.02 | 0.14 | (0.01) | 0.13 | (0.15) | (0.01) | (0.16) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $4.17 | 0.15 | (0.14) | 0.01 | (0.15) | (0.01) | (0.16) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $4.02 | 0.17 | 0.16 | 0.33 | (0.17) | (0.01) | (0.18) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $3.99 | 0.18 | 0.03 | 0.21 | (0.18) | — | (0.18) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014(g) | $3.80 | 0.12 | 0.18 | 0.30 | (0.11) | — | (0.11) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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) |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $3.93 | 0.57% | 0.81%(c) | 0.81%(c) | 3.37%(c) | 15% | $706,129 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $3.99 | 2.98% | 0.81% | 0.81%(d) | 3.37% | 19% | $718,879 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $4.02 | (0.09%) | 0.83%(e) | 0.82%(d),(e) | 3.57% | 27% | $636,647 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $4.18 | 8.45% | 0.84%(e) | 0.80%(d),(e) | 3.89% | 11% | $654,691 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $4.02 | 4.67% | 0.84%(e) | 0.81%(e) | 4.10% | 16% | $571,464 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $4.00 | 9.02% | 0.85%(e) | 0.81%(e) | 4.35% | 22% | $542,530 |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $3.93 | 0.69% | 0.56%(c) | 0.56%(c) | 3.62%(c) | 15% | $33,849 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $3.99 | 3.24% | 0.57% | 0.57%(d) | 3.63% | 19% | $31,934 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $4.02 | 0.16% | 0.59%(e) | 0.57%(d),(e) | 3.83% | 27% | $12,765 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $4.18 | 8.99% | 0.60%(e) | 0.55%(d),(e) | 4.07% | 11% | $8,841 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $4.01 | 4.93% | 0.60%(e) | 0.56%(e) | 4.38% | 16% | $1,084 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $3.99 | 9.02% | 0.60%(e) | 0.56%(e) | 4.60% | 22% | $405 |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $3.94 | 0.19% | 1.56%(c) | 1.56%(c) | 2.62%(c) | 15% | $61,374 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $4.00 | 2.22% | 1.56% | 1.56%(d) | 2.61% | 19% | $59,720 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $4.03 | (0.59%) | 1.58%(e) | 1.58%(d),(e) | 2.82% | 27% | $48,398 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $4.18 | 7.64% | 1.59%(e) | 1.55%(d),(e) | 3.12% | 11% | $28,896 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $4.02 | 3.89% | 1.59%(e) | 1.56%(e) | 3.35% | 16% | $16,649 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $4.00 | 8.21% | 1.60%(e) | 1.56%(e) | 3.59% | 22% | $14,086 |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $3.93 | 0.69% | 0.56%(c) | 0.56%(c) | 3.62%(c) | 15% | $624,481 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $3.99 | 3.24% | 0.57% | 0.57%(d) | 3.62% | 19% | $556,945 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $4.02 | 0.40% | 0.59%(e) | 0.58%(d),(e) | 3.84% | 27% | $292,664 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $4.17 | 8.73% | 0.60%(e) | 0.55%(d),(e) | 4.09% | 11% | $119,993 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $4.01 | 4.93% | 0.59%(e) | 0.56%(e) | 4.36% | 16% | $24,184 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $3.99 | 9.30% | 0.60%(e) | 0.56%(e) | 4.63% | 22% | $10,739 |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $3.92 | 0.44% | 0.56%(c) | 0.56%(c) | 3.64%(c) | 15% | $17,554 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $3.99 | 3.23% | 0.57% | 0.57% | 3.61% | 19% | $12,762 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $4.02 | 0.41% | 0.58%(e) | 0.58%(e) | 3.82% | 27% | $9,597 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $4.17 | 8.45% | 0.57%(e) | 0.56%(e) | 4.08% | 11% | $6,129 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $4.02 | 5.18% | 0.57%(e) | 0.56%(e) | 4.35% | 16% | $548 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014(g) | $3.99 | 8.07% | 0.58%(c),(e) | 0.55%(c),(e) | 4.62%(c) | 22% | $91 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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 | Total distributions to shareholders |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $3.99 | 0.07 | (0.04) | 0.03 | (0.08) | (0.01) | (0.09) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $4.03 | 0.15 | (0.03) | 0.12 | (0.15) | (0.01) | (0.16) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017(h) | $3.95 | 0.06 | 0.08 | 0.14 | (0.06) | — | (0.06) |
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) | Annualized. |
(d) | The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%. |
(e) | 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. |
(f) | Rounds to zero. |
(g) | Institutional 2 Class shares commenced operations on December 11, 2013. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(h) | Institutional 3 Class shares commenced operations on March 1, 2017. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(i) | 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 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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) |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $3.93 | 0.73% | 0.50%(c) | 0.50%(c) | 3.68%(c) | 15% | $38,903 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $3.99 | 3.02% | 0.52% | 0.52% | 3.67% | 19% | $33,118 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017(h) | $4.03 | 3.66% | 0.57%(c),(i) | 0.55%(c),(i) | 3.94%(c) | 27% | $65 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
January 31, 2019 (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.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within 12 months after purchase. Effective July 1, 2018, Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares of the same Fund in the month of or the month following the 10-year anniversary of the Class C shares purchase date.
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.
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.
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.
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. Effective at the close of business on December 14, 2018, Class T shares merged, in a tax-free transaction, into Class A shares of the Fund and are no longer offered for sale.
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
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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.
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 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.
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,
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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 may also pay interest expense on cash collateral received from the broker. Any interest expense paid by the Fund is shown on the Statement of Operations. 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 determining whether to exercise such termination rights, the Fund would consider, in addition to counterparty credit risk, 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 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
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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.
| Liability derivatives | |
Risk exposure category | Statement of assets and liabilities location | Fair value ($) |
Interest rate risk | Component of total distributable earnings (loss) — unrealized depreciation on futures contracts | 454,606* |
* | 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, 2019:
Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | | | | | | Futures contracts ($) |
Interest rate risk | | | | | | (1,665,833) |
Total | | | | | | (1,665,833) |
|
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | | | | | | Futures contracts ($) |
Interest rate risk | | | | | | (685,028) |
The following table is a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended January 31, 2019:
Derivative instrument | Average notional amounts ($)* |
Futures contracts — short | 59,415,108 |
* | Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the six months ended January 31, 2019. |
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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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.
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 pronouncements
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. Management does not expect the implementation of this guidance to have a material impact on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures.
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January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Accounting Standards Update 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. ASU No. 2018-13, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and the policy for the timing of transfers between levels. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 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 disclosures, if any.
Disclosure Update and Simplification
In September 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released Final Rule 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification, which amends certain financial statement disclosure requirements that the SEC determined to be redundant, outdated, or superseded in light of other SEC disclosure requirements, GAAP, or changes in the information environment. As a result of the amendments, management implemented disclosure changes which included removing the components of distributable earnings presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and combining income and gain distributions paid to shareholders as presented on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. Any values presented to meet prior year requirements were left unchanged. The amendments had no effect on the Fund’s net assets or results of operation.
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, 2019 was 0.47% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
To the extent the Fund invests a portion of its assets in affiliated mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and closed-end funds that pay a management services fee or, where applicable, an advisory fee to the Investment Manager, the Investment Manager has voluntarily agreed to waive net management services fees (management services fees, less reimbursements/waivers) or, where applicable, the net investment advisory services fees, (investment advisory services fees, less reimbursements/waivers) charged to such affiliated fund(s). The Investment Manager, in its discretion, may revise or discontinue this arrangement at any time.
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 Deferred 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 Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred 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. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to affiliated funds governed by the Board of Trustees, based on relative net assets.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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, 2019, 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 | 0.06 |
Advisor Class | 0.06 |
Class C | 0.06 |
Institutional Class | 0.06 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.06 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.01 |
Class T | 0.03(a) |
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, 2019, 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 the maximum annual rates of up to 0.25%, 1.00% and 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C and Class T shares, respectively. For Class C shares, of the 1.00% fee, up to 0.75% can be reimbursed for distribution expenses and up to an additional 0.25% can be reimbursed for shareholder servicing expenses. For Class T shares, of the 0.25% can be reimbursed for distribution and/or shareholder servicing expenses. As a result of all Class T shares of the Fund being redeemed or converted to Class A shares, December 14, 2018 was the last day the Fund paid a distribution and shareholder services fee for Class T shares.
The amount of distribution and shareholder services expenses incurred by the Distributor and not yet reimbursed (unreimbursed expense) was approximately $227,000 for Class C shares. This amount is based on the most recent information available as of December 31, 2018, and may be recovered from future payments under the distribution plan or CDSCs. To the extent the unreimbursed expense has been fully recovered, the distribution and/or shareholder services fee is reduced.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended January 31, 2019, if any, are listed below:
| Amount ($) |
Class A | 276,896 |
Class C | 4,541 |
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, 2018 through November 30, 2019 | Prior to December 1, 2018 |
Class A | 0.81% | 0.82% |
Advisor Class | 0.56 | 0.57 |
Class C | 1.56 | 1.57 |
Institutional Class | 0.56 | 0.57 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.56 | 0.57 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.51 | 0.52 |
Class T | 0.81 | 0.82 |
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, 2019, 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) ($) | Net unrealized appreciation ($) |
1,462,408,000 | 31,887,000 | (10,674,000) | 21,213,000 |
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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $276,904,601 and $210,402,870, respectively, for the six months ended January 31, 2019. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
The Fund did not borrow or lend money under the Interfund Program during the six months ended January 31, 2019.
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 or an affiliated 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 federal funds effective rate, (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 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 unused 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. This agreement expires annually in December unless extended or renewed.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended January 31, 2019.
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, 2019 (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, 2019, affiliated shareholders of record owned 53.9% 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, 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 or Form N-PORT (available for filings after March 31, 2019). The Fund’s Form N-Q or Form N-PORT is available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q or Form N-PORT, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ 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 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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SemiAnnual Report
January 31, 2019
Columbia Minnesota Tax-Exempt Fund
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/), and each time a report is posted you will be notified by mail and provided with a website address to access the report.
If you have already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically at any time by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, for Fund shares held directly with the Fund, by calling 800.345.6611 or by enrolling in “eDelivery” by logging into your account at columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 800.345.6611 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive paper reports will apply to all Columbia Funds held in your account if you invest through a financial intermediary or all Columbia Funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.
Not FDIC Insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
Volatility exists in financial markets and this is not a comfortable fact of life. How investors deal with this reality, including how they react to short term spikes in volatility as well as to longer periods of increased or decreased volatility, may have a significant impact on their overall investing success.
Too often, investors change their investment strategy based on something that’s happening at a moment in time rather than thinking about how that change in strategy might affect their ability to achieve their longer term financial goals. Emotion replaces logic and reasoning. Investors may sell in reaction to a market drop (fear or panic), locking in low returns which means they won’t be invested when the market returns, or they invest more at a market peak (greed or conviction), essentially when it is expensive to do so. In both cases, selling and buying at the exact wrong time.
We believe the best outcomes come from a consistent approach to investing. Here are five areas where advisors can help us overcome the tendency to react emotionally as we struggle to make the right choices with our investments:
Long-term focus
The further away long-term goals, aspirations and objectives are, the easier it is to stray away from the goals and priorities that we set out. Advisors help us stay focused on what we want to accomplish.
Discipline through up-and-down markets
Advisors help set rules to prevent us from making rash decisions that we may regret later. Knowing ahead of time what you should do in case of certain situations will help you get through volatile markets and not make emotional decisions.
Tax-awareness
Taxes are one of the biggest drags on investment returns and are critical attributes of investing. Yet few of us take the necessary steps to ease the corrosive effect of taxes. Advisors have tools and knowledge that may help us to manage portfolios more tax-efficiently and keep more of what we earn.
Emotional objectivity
Our emotions are very hard to manage and making investment decisions in an emotional state can lead to exceedingly bad outcomes. An objective advisor can help prevent some of the reactionary mistakes emotions often lead us to.
Education and guidance
The role of the advisor is to teach and guide us toward achieving our financial goals. In terms of working through emotions, guidance is by far the most important component.
By understanding our own behaviors and biases, we can prepare for future challenges. Your success is our priority. Talk to your advisor about how working with Columbia Threadneedle Investments may help you stay the course and position your portfolio for consistent, sustainable outcomes, regardless of market conditions.
Sincerely,
Christopher O. Petersen
President, Columbia Funds
Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2019 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
Columbia Minnesota Tax-Exempt Fund | Semiannual Report 2019
Columbia Minnesota Tax-Exempt Fund | Semiannual Report 2019
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
Lead Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2007
Anders Myhran, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2016
Douglas White, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since December 2018
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended January 31, 2019) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A | Excluding sales charges | 08/18/86 | 1.23 | 1.97 | 3.35 | 4.66 |
| Including sales charges | | -1.88 | -1.14 | 2.71 | 4.35 |
Advisor Class* | 03/19/13 | 1.36 | 2.22 | 3.65 | 4.84 |
Class C | Excluding sales charges | 06/26/00 | 0.85 | 1.21 | 2.58 | 3.86 |
| Including sales charges | | -0.15 | 0.22 | 2.58 | 3.86 |
Institutional Class* | 09/27/10 | 1.36 | 2.23 | 3.65 | 4.88 |
Institutional 2 Class* | 12/11/13 | 1.35 | 2.21 | 3.61 | 4.80 |
Institutional 3 Class* | 03/01/17 | 1.38 | 2.46 | 3.46 | 4.72 |
Bloomberg Barclays Minnesota Municipal Bond Index | | 2.22 | 3.22 | 2.87 | 3.90 |
Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index | | 2.05 | 3.26 | 3.57 | 4.55 |
Returns for Class A shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 3.00%. Returns for Class C shares are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. 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 share 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/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, 2019) |
AAA rating | 15.8 |
AA rating | 33.4 |
A rating | 23.2 |
BBB rating | 9.9 |
BB rating | 2.3 |
Not rated | 15.4 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income investments (excluding Money Market Funds and derivatives, if any).
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 shareholder transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund 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 $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
August 1, 2018 — January 31, 2019 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | 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 | 1,012.30 | 1,021.27 | 3.96 | 3.97 | 0.78 |
Advisor Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,013.60 | 1,022.53 | 2.69 | 2.70 | 0.53 |
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,008.50 | 1,017.49 | 7.75 | 7.78 | 1.53 |
Institutional Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,013.60 | 1,022.53 | 2.69 | 2.70 | 0.53 |
Institutional 2 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,013.50 | 1,022.48 | 2.74 | 2.75 | 0.54 |
Institutional 3 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,013.80 | 1,022.74 | 2.49 | 2.50 | 0.49 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Floating Rate Notes 4.2% |
Issue Description | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Variable Rate Demand Notes 4.2% |
City of Minneapolis/St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority(a),(b) |
Revenue Bonds |
Allina Health Systems |
Series 2009B-1 (JPMorgan Chase Bank) |
11/15/2035 | 1.610% | | 13,525,000 | 13,525,000 |
Series 2009B-2 (JPMorgan Chase Bank) |
11/15/2035 | 1.600% | | 11,165,000 | 11,165,000 |
Total | 24,690,000 |
Total Floating Rate Notes (Cost $24,690,000) | 24,690,000 |
|
Municipal Bonds 96.3% |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Airport 3.4% |
Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien |
Series 2016C |
01/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,359,010 |
Series 2011 |
01/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,115,620 |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2010A |
01/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 6,795,000 | 6,976,223 |
Series 2010B |
01/01/2021 | 5.000% | | 2,175,000 | 2,239,380 |
Subordinated Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2012B |
01/01/2030 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,079,330 |
01/01/2031 | 5.000% | | 750,000 | 808,613 |
Series 2014A |
01/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,109,900 |
Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission(c) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2009B AMT |
01/01/2022 | 5.000% | | 2,680,000 | 2,686,512 |
Total | 20,374,588 |
Assisted Living 1.2% |
City of Brooklyn Center |
Revenue Bonds |
Sanctuary Brooklyn Center Project |
Series 2016 |
11/01/2035 | 5.500% | | 3,000,000 | 2,935,530 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
City of Red Wing |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Deer Crest Project |
Series 2012A |
11/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 325,000 | 334,926 |
11/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 1,250,000 | 1,285,187 |
St. Cloud Housing & Redevelopment Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Sanctuary St. Cloud Project |
Series 2016A |
08/01/2036 | 5.250% | | 3,000,000 | 2,614,350 |
Total | 7,169,993 |
Charter Schools 3.9% |
City of Bethel |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Spectrum High School Project |
Series 2017 |
07/01/2027 | 3.500% | | 2,000,000 | 1,955,700 |
07/01/2047 | 4.250% | | 1,000,000 | 952,140 |
07/01/2052 | 4.375% | | 1,500,000 | 1,430,340 |
City of Cologne |
Revenue Bonds |
Cologne Academy Charter School Project |
Series 2014A |
07/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 500,000 | 509,255 |
07/01/2045 | 5.000% | | 2,070,000 | 2,013,696 |
City of Deephaven |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Eagle Ridge Academy Project |
Series 2015 |
07/01/2050 | 5.500% | | 1,500,000 | 1,563,825 |
Revenue Bonds |
Seven Hills Preparatory Academy Project |
Series 2017 |
10/01/2049 | 5.000% | | 1,700,000 | 1,620,542 |
City of Forest Lake(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
Lakes International Language Academy |
08/01/2050 | 5.375% | | 3,600,000 | 3,630,060 |
City of Woodbury |
Revenue Bonds |
MSA Building Co. |
Series 2012A |
12/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 220,000 | 229,346 |
12/01/2043 | 5.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,539,900 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Duluth Housing & Redevelopment Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Duluth Public Schools Academy |
Series 2018 |
11/01/2038 | 5.000% | | 1,100,000 | 1,113,464 |
Housing & Redevelopment Authority of The City of St. Paul |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Hope Community Academy Project |
Series 2015A |
12/01/2043 | 5.000% | | 3,000,000 | 2,933,010 |
Nova Classical Academy Project |
Series 2016 |
09/01/2036 | 4.000% | | 1,000,000 | 946,670 |
St. Paul Conservatory |
Series 2013A |
03/01/2028 | 4.000% | | 200,000 | 189,890 |
03/01/2043 | 4.625% | | 1,000,000 | 911,280 |
Township of Baytown |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2016A |
08/01/2041 | 4.000% | | 750,000 | 683,415 |
08/01/2046 | 4.250% | | 1,000,000 | 929,610 |
Total | 23,152,143 |
Health Services 0.4% |
City of Center City |
Revenue Bonds |
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Project |
Series 2011 |
11/01/2041 | 5.000% | | 1,600,000 | 1,620,272 |
Series 2014 |
11/01/2044 | 5.000% | | 500,000 | 532,520 |
Total | 2,152,792 |
Higher Education 8.3% |
City of Moorhead |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Concordia College Corp. Project |
Series 2016 |
12/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 1,155,000 | 1,254,931 |
12/01/2040 | 5.000% | | 1,350,000 | 1,440,666 |
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Carleton College |
Series 2017 |
03/01/2037 | 4.000% | | 500,000 | 525,345 |
03/01/2039 | 4.000% | | 500,000 | 520,660 |
03/01/2040 | 4.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,039,170 |
03/01/2047 | 4.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,574,775 |
Gustavus Adolphus College |
Series 2017 |
10/01/2041 | 4.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,070,500 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Macalester College |
Series 2017 |
03/01/2029 | 5.000% | | 150,000 | 178,109 |
03/01/2030 | 5.000% | | 175,000 | 206,388 |
03/01/2042 | 4.000% | | 900,000 | 929,475 |
03/01/2048 | 4.000% | | 600,000 | 616,674 |
St. Catherine University |
Series 2018 |
10/01/2037 | 4.000% | | 580,000 | 580,435 |
10/01/2038 | 4.000% | | 920,000 | 913,762 |
10/01/2045 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,711,050 |
St. Olaf College |
8th Series 2015G |
12/01/2031 | 5.000% | | 740,000 | 854,730 |
12/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,153,000 |
Series 2016-8N |
10/01/2034 | 4.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,598,730 |
10/01/2035 | 4.000% | | 500,000 | 531,155 |
University of St. Thomas |
Series 2016-8-L |
04/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 750,000 | 848,018 |
04/01/2039 | 4.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,071,740 |
Series 2017A |
10/01/2035 | 4.000% | | 800,000 | 843,080 |
10/01/2037 | 4.000% | | 750,000 | 784,050 |
Revenue Bonds |
Augsburg College |
Series 2016A |
05/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 8,000,000 | 8,344,720 |
College of St. Benedict |
Series 2016-8-K |
03/01/2043 | 4.000% | | 1,000,000 | 968,390 |
College of St. Scholastica |
Series 2010H |
12/01/2030 | 5.125% | | 870,000 | 888,140 |
12/01/2035 | 5.250% | | 1,000,000 | 1,019,140 |
Series 2011-7J |
12/01/2040 | 6.300% | | 1,800,000 | 1,846,458 |
Series 2012 |
12/01/2027 | 4.250% | | 350,000 | 365,687 |
12/01/2032 | 4.000% | | 350,000 | 350,599 |
St. John’s University |
Series 2015-8-1 |
10/01/2031 | 5.000% | | 370,000 | 422,732 |
10/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 645,000 | 736,080 |
10/01/2033 | 5.000% | | 350,000 | 398,279 |
10/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 380,000 | 431,425 |
University of Minnesota |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2014B |
01/01/2044 | 4.000% | | 3,750,000 | 3,805,087 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Series 2016A |
04/01/2033 | 5.000% | | 1,725,000 | 1,997,429 |
04/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 1,855,000 | 2,140,095 |
Total | 48,960,704 |
Hospital 19.2% |
City of Glencoe |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Glencoe Regional Health Services Project |
Series 2013 |
04/01/2023 | 4.000% | | 400,000 | 418,100 |
04/01/2024 | 4.000% | | 745,000 | 775,262 |
04/01/2026 | 4.000% | | 500,000 | 517,540 |
04/01/2031 | 4.000% | | 1,450,000 | 1,482,350 |
City of Maple Grove |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Maple Grove Hospital Corp. |
Series 2017 |
05/01/2037 | 4.000% | | 9,095,000 | 9,241,611 |
North Memorial Health Care |
Series 2015 |
09/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,094,770 |
09/01/2035 | 4.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,525,140 |
City of Minneapolis |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Fairview Health Services |
Series 2015A |
11/15/2034 | 5.000% | | 4,000,000 | 4,466,560 |
11/15/2044 | 5.000% | | 6,475,000 | 7,040,138 |
Revenue Bonds |
Fairview Health Services |
Series 2018-A |
11/15/2037 | 4.000% | | 4,000,000 | 4,087,640 |
11/15/2038 | 4.000% | | 1,630,000 | 1,657,677 |
City of Minneapolis/St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Children’s Health Care Facilities |
Series 2010A |
08/15/2025 | 5.250% | | 1,000,000 | 1,048,280 |
08/15/2035 | 5.250% | | 2,275,000 | 2,384,473 |
City of Plato |
Revenue Bonds |
Glencoe Regional Health Services |
Series 2017 |
04/01/2037 | 4.000% | | 1,810,000 | 1,821,204 |
04/01/2041 | 5.000% | | 675,000 | 717,694 |
City of Rochester |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Mayo Clinic |
Series 2016B |
11/15/2036 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 6,306,600 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Revenue Bonds |
Mayo Clinic |
Series 2011C |
11/15/2038 | 4.500% | | 7,750,000 | 8,303,893 |
Olmsted Medical Center Project |
Series 2010 |
07/01/2030 | 5.875% | | 1,950,000 | 2,049,918 |
Series 2013 |
07/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 300,000 | 336,309 |
07/01/2027 | 5.000% | | 245,000 | 271,707 |
07/01/2028 | 5.000% | | 225,000 | 248,436 |
07/01/2033 | 5.000% | | 650,000 | 703,567 |
City of Shakopee |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
St. Francis Regional Medical Center |
Series 2014 |
09/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,082,190 |
City of St. Cloud |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Centracare Health |
Series 2016A |
05/01/2037 | 4.000% | | 3,175,000 | 3,314,922 |
05/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 3,500,000 | 3,816,715 |
CentraCare Health |
Series 2016A |
05/01/2028 | 5.000% | | 1,745,000 | 2,028,510 |
CentraCare Health System |
Series 2014B |
05/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 1,400,000 | 1,598,240 |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds |
CentraCare Health System |
Series 2010 |
05/01/2030 | 5.125% | | 315,000 | 327,357 |
City of Winona |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Winona Health Obligation Group |
Series 2012 |
07/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 750,000 | 770,850 |
County of Chippewa |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Montevideo Hospital Project |
Series 2016 |
03/01/2037 | 4.000% | | 7,660,000 | 7,553,066 |
County of Kanabec Healthcare |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
FirstLight Health System |
BAN Series 2018 |
12/01/2019 | 2.750% | | 5,000,000 | 5,000,300 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Duluth Economic Development Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Essentia Health Obligation Group |
Series 2018 |
02/15/2048 | 4.250% | | 1,000,000 | 1,004,460 |
02/15/2048 | 5.000% | | 1,300,000 | 1,416,220 |
02/15/2058 | 5.000% | | 6,000,000 | 6,488,760 |
Essential Health Obligated Group |
02/15/2043 | 5.000% | | 1,615,000 | 1,765,825 |
Housing & Redevelopment Authority of The City of St. Paul |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Fairview Health Services |
Series 2017 |
11/15/2043 | 4.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,013,110 |
HealthPartners Obligation Group |
Series 2015 |
07/01/2033 | 5.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,328,890 |
07/01/2035 | 4.000% | | 10,630,000 | 10,994,184 |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds |
Allina Health System |
Series 2009 |
11/15/2029 | 5.250% | | 3,450,000 | 3,554,604 |
Total | 113,557,072 |
Joint Power Authority 6.7% |
Central Minnesota Municipal Power Agency |
Revenue Bonds |
Brookings-Southeast Twin Cities Transmission Project |
Series 2012 |
01/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,596,270 |
Hutchinson Utilities Commission |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2012A |
12/01/2022 | 5.000% | | 250,000 | 279,043 |
12/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 400,000 | 441,944 |
Minnesota Municipal Power Agency |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2014 |
10/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 250,000 | 281,795 |
10/01/2033 | 5.000% | | 250,000 | 281,513 |
Series 2014A |
10/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,123,250 |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2010A |
10/01/2035 | 5.250% | | 7,000,000 | 7,378,490 |
Series 2016 |
10/01/2041 | 4.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,036,020 |
10/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 500,000 | 558,880 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Northern Municipal Power Agency |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017 |
01/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 210,000 | 237,317 |
01/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 170,000 | 191,605 |
01/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 180,000 | 202,430 |
01/01/2041 | 5.000% | | 400,000 | 444,628 |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2013A |
01/01/2030 | 5.000% | | 340,000 | 371,586 |
01/01/2031 | 5.000% | | 460,000 | 501,837 |
Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2015A |
01/01/2035 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,131,250 |
01/01/2041 | 5.000% | | 2,550,000 | 2,837,410 |
01/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,217,560 |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017A |
01/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,135,220 |
Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency(e) |
Revenue Bonds |
Capital Appreciation |
Series 1994A (NPFGC) |
01/01/2026 | 0.000% | | 10,000,000 | 8,440,100 |
Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2012A |
01/01/2029 | 5.000% | | 1,200,000 | 1,331,808 |
01/01/2030 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,107,850 |
Series 2015A |
01/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,131,250 |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2014A |
01/01/2040 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,103,590 |
01/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 4,025,000 | 4,428,345 |
Total | 39,790,991 |
Local Appropriation 5.1% |
Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No. 11 |
Certificate of Participation |
Series 2014A |
02/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 1,700,000 | 1,895,738 |
Goodhue County Education District No. 6051 |
Certificate of Participation |
Series 2014 |
02/01/2029 | 5.000% | | 1,200,000 | 1,329,852 |
02/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 1,200,000 | 1,312,236 |
02/01/2039 | 5.000% | | 1,300,000 | 1,399,697 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Northeastern Metropolitan Intermediate School District No. 916 |
Certificate of Participation |
Series 2015B |
02/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,121,160 |
02/01/2042 | 4.000% | | 5,250,000 | 5,314,207 |
Plymouth Intermediate District No. 287 |
Refunding Certificate of Participation |
Series 2016A |
05/01/2030 | 4.000% | | 450,000 | 478,588 |
05/01/2031 | 4.000% | | 450,000 | 474,899 |
St. Paul Independent School District No. 625 |
Certificate of Participation |
Series 2017C |
02/01/2028 | 5.000% | | 2,720,000 | 3,244,579 |
02/01/2029 | 5.000% | | 2,855,000 | 3,387,315 |
02/01/2030 | 5.000% | | 2,965,000 | 3,496,595 |
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Independent School District No. 197 |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
School Building |
Series 2018A (School District Credit Enhancement Program) |
02/01/2039 | 4.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,233,350 |
Worthington Independent School District No. 518 |
Certificate of Participation |
Series 2017A |
02/01/2039 | 4.000% | | 1,370,000 | 1,407,867 |
Total | 30,096,083 |
Local General Obligation 14.8% |
Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No. 11 |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2018A |
02/01/2039 | 4.000% | | 8,905,000 | 9,307,862 |
Brainerd Independent School District No. 181 |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
School Building |
Series 2018A (School District Credit Enhancement Program) |
02/01/2037 | 4.000% | | 9,800,000 | 10,299,506 |
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Independent School District No. 191 |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
School Building |
Series 2015A |
02/01/2031 | 4.000% | | 4,820,000 | 5,148,001 |
Centennial Independent School District No. 12(e) |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2015A (School District Credit Enhancement Program) |
02/01/2032 | 0.000% | | 1,225,000 | 773,318 |
02/01/2033 | 0.000% | | 750,000 | 450,450 |
Chisago Lakes Independent School District No. 2144 |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Minnesota School District Credit Enhancement Program |
Series 2017A |
02/01/2030 | 4.000% | | 3,145,000 | 3,470,413 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
City of Willmar |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Rice Memorial Hospital Project |
Series 2012A |
02/01/2027 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,058,890 |
County of Otter Tail(c) |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Disposal Systems-Prairie Lakes |
Series 2011 AMT |
11/01/2030 | 5.000% | | 2,010,000 | 2,145,132 |
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 | 1,598,850 |
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 | 4,742,226 |
Goodhue Independent School District No. 253(d) |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
School Building |
Series 2019A (School District Credit Enhancement Program) |
02/01/2027 | 5.000% | | 1,280,000 | 1,544,666 |
02/01/2028 | 5.000% | | 1,345,000 | 1,640,281 |
02/01/2029 | 5.000% | | 1,415,000 | 1,711,655 |
Hastings Independent School District No. 200(e) |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
School Building |
Series 2018A (School District Credit Enhancement Program) |
02/01/2032 | 0.000% | | 1,305,000 | 857,176 |
02/01/2033 | 0.000% | | 1,140,000 | 717,106 |
Hermantown Independent School District No. 700 |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
School Building |
Series 2014A (School District Credit Enhancement Program) |
02/01/2037 | 5.000% | | 4,740,000 | 5,328,376 |
Mahtomedi Independent School District No. 832 |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
School Building |
Series 2014A (School District Credit Enhancement Program) |
02/01/2030 | 5.000% | | 500,000 | 580,625 |
02/01/2031 | 5.000% | | 1,140,000 | 1,317,578 |
Minneapolis Special School District No. 1 |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Long-Term Facilities Maintenance |
Series 2017 (School District Credit Enhancement Program) |
02/01/2031 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,398,620 |
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 | 1,081,660 |
02/01/2031 | 4.000% | | 1,735,000 | 1,862,939 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Mounds View Independent School District No. 621 |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Student Credit Enhancement Program School Building |
Series 2018A |
02/01/2043 | 4.000% | | 6,455,000 | 6,678,278 |
Mountain Iron-Buhl Independent School District No. 712 |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
School Building |
Series 2016A (School District Credit Enhancement Program) |
02/01/2032 | 4.000% | | 1,775,000 | 1,896,605 |
Richfield Independent School District No. 280 |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Student Credit Enhancement Program School Building |
Series 2018A |
02/01/2040 | 4.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,201,300 |
Roseville Independent School District No. 623 |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
School Building |
Series 2018A |
02/01/2038 | 4.000% | | 10,000,000 | 10,445,300 |
Sartell-St. Stephen Independent School District No. 748(e) |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
School Building |
Series 2016B (School District Credit Enhancement Program) |
02/01/2032 | 0.000% | | 1,565,000 | 1,013,807 |
02/01/2033 | 0.000% | | 2,585,000 | 1,599,598 |
02/01/2034 | 0.000% | | 1,500,000 | 889,005 |
St. Francis Independent School District No. 15 |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2018A |
02/01/2033 | 4.000% | | 450,000 | 468,185 |
02/01/2034 | 4.000% | | 325,000 | 337,015 |
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Independent School District No. 2143(d) |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
School Building |
Series 2019A (School District Credit Enhancement Program) |
02/01/2028 | 5.000% | | 875,000 | 1,047,743 |
Total | 87,612,166 |
Multi-Family 3.3% |
Anoka Housing & Redevelopment Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Woodland Park Apartments Project |
Series 2011A |
04/01/2027 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,508,775 |
City of Crystal |
Revenue Bonds |
Crystal Leased Housing Association |
Series 2014 |
06/01/2031 | 5.250% | | 2,500,000 | 2,520,275 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
City of Minneapolis |
Revenue Bonds |
Housing - 1500 Nicollet Apartments Project |
Series 2017 |
05/01/2021 | 3.000% | | 6,000,000 | 5,949,900 |
City of St. Anthony |
Revenue Bonds |
Multifamily Housing Landings Silver Lake Village |
Series 2013 |
12/01/2030 | 6.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,235,800 |
Housing & Redevelopment Authority of The City of St. Paul |
Revenue Bonds |
Legends Berry Senior Apartments Project |
Series 2018 |
09/01/2021 | 3.750% | | 3,000,000 | 3,005,280 |
Northwest Multi-County Housing & Redevelopment Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Pooled Housing Program |
Series 2015 |
07/01/2045 | 5.500% | | 2,500,000 | 2,516,375 |
Total | 19,736,405 |
Municipal Power 0.4% |
City of Rochester Electric Utility |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2015E |
12/01/2027 | 4.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,103,460 |
12/01/2028 | 4.000% | | 950,000 | 1,041,380 |
Total | 2,144,840 |
Nursing Home 2.3% |
City of Oak Park Heights |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Boutwells Landing Care Center |
Series 2013 |
08/01/2025 | 5.250% | | 1,480,000 | 1,561,592 |
City of Sauk Rapids |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home |
Series 2013 |
01/01/2039 | 5.125% | | 2,500,000 | 2,523,200 |
Dakota County Community Development Agency |
Revenue Bonds |
Ebenezer Ridges Care Center TCU Project |
Series 2014S |
09/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,018,320 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Housing & Redevelopment Authority of The City of St. Paul |
Revenue Bonds |
Episcopal Homes Project |
Series 2013 |
05/01/2038 | 5.000% | | 1,200,000 | 1,186,752 |
05/01/2048 | 5.125% | | 6,250,000 | 6,115,063 |
Total | 13,404,927 |
Other Bond Issue 0.5% |
City of Minneapolis |
Revenue Bonds |
YMCA Greater Twin Cities Project |
Series 2016 |
06/01/2027 | 4.000% | | 100,000 | 109,420 |
06/01/2028 | 4.000% | | 170,000 | 184,712 |
06/01/2029 | 4.000% | | 165,000 | 178,367 |
06/01/2030 | 4.000% | | 125,000 | 134,011 |
06/01/2031 | 4.000% | | 100,000 | 105,921 |
Housing & Redevelopment Authority of The City of St. Paul |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017A |
08/01/2032 | 3.000% | | 500,000 | 488,575 |
08/01/2033 | 3.000% | | 500,000 | 485,080 |
08/01/2034 | 3.125% | | 850,000 | 829,039 |
08/01/2035 | 3.125% | | 800,000 | 774,368 |
Total | 3,289,493 |
Other Utility 1.1% |
Housing & Redevelopment Authority of The City of St. Paul |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017A |
10/01/2031 | 4.000% | | 875,000 | 923,475 |
10/01/2032 | 4.000% | | 800,000 | 838,776 |
10/01/2033 | 4.000% | | 655,000 | 684,239 |
St. Paul Port Authority(c) |
Revenue Bonds |
Energy Park Utility Co. Project |
Series 2012 AMT |
08/01/2028 | 5.450% | | 250,000 | 255,005 |
08/01/2036 | 5.700% | | 1,250,000 | 1,270,513 |
Series 2017-4 AMT |
10/01/2040 | 4.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,013,860 |
St. Paul Port Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017-3 |
10/01/2042 | 4.000% | | 1,360,000 | 1,398,066 |
Total | 6,383,934 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Pool / Bond Bank 0.2% |
City of Minneapolis |
Limited Tax Revenue Bonds |
Supported Common Bond |
Series 2010 |
12/01/2030 | 6.250% | | 1,000,000 | 1,077,070 |
Prep School 0.4% |
County of Rice(f) |
Revenue Bonds |
Shattuck-St. Mary’s School |
Series 2015A |
08/01/2022 | 5.000% | | 2,495,000 | 2,609,071 |
Refunded / Escrowed 12.4% |
City of Anoka |
Prerefunded 11/01/19 Revenue Bonds |
Homestead Anoka, Inc. Project |
Series 2011A |
11/01/2040 | 7.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,047,740 |
11/01/2046 | 7.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,047,740 |
Series 2011B |
11/01/2034 | 6.875% | | 2,765,000 | 2,895,314 |
City of Oak Park Heights |
Prerefunded 08/01/20 Revenue Bonds |
Housing Oakgreen Commons Project |
Series 2010 |
08/01/2045 | 7.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,150,240 |
Oakgreen Commons Project Memory |
Series 2013 |
08/01/2043 | 6.500% | | 1,000,000 | 1,087,090 |
City of St. Cloud |
Prerefunded 05/01/20 Revenue Bonds |
CentraCare Health System |
Series 2010 |
05/01/2030 | 5.125% | | 4,685,000 | 4,877,085 |
City of St. Louis Park |
Prerefunded 07/01/19 Revenue Bonds |
Park Nicollet Health Services |
Series 2009 |
07/01/2039 | 5.750% | | 6,400,000 | 6,503,808 |
County of Anoka |
Prerefunded 06/01/20 Revenue Bonds |
Spectrum Building Co. |
Series 2012A |
06/01/2027 | 5.000% | | 290,000 | 307,873 |
06/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 300,000 | 318,489 |
06/01/2043 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,061,630 |
Series 2014A |
06/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 1,600,000 | 1,698,608 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Duluth Independent School District No. 709 |
Prerefunded 02/01/19 Certificate of Participation |
Series 2008B (School District Credit Enhancement Program) |
02/01/2026 | 4.750% | | 4,000,000 | 4,000,000 |
Housing & Redevelopment Authority of The City of St. Paul |
Prerefunded 02/01/19 Revenue Bonds |
Gillette Children’s Specialty |
Series 2009 |
02/01/2027 | 5.000% | | 7,445,000 | 7,445,000 |
02/01/2029 | 5.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 |
Prerefunded 09/01/21 Revenue Bonds |
Nova Classical Academy |
Series 2011A |
09/01/2042 | 6.625% | | 1,500,000 | 1,679,670 |
Prerefunded 11/15/19 Revenue Bonds |
Allina Health System |
Series 2009 |
11/15/2029 | 5.250% | | 3,550,000 | 3,646,382 |
Prerefunded 11/15/25 Revenue Bonds |
HealthEast Care System Project |
Series 2015 |
11/15/2027 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,964,575 |
11/15/2044 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,185,830 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
HealthEast Care System Project |
Series 2015 Escrowed to Maturity |
11/15/2023 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,142,470 |
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority |
Prerefunded 03/01/20 Revenue Bonds |
College of St. Benedict |
7th Series 2011M |
03/01/2031 | 5.000% | | 300,000 | 310,302 |
03/01/2036 | 5.125% | | 275,000 | 284,807 |
Prerefunded 10/01/21 Revenue Bonds |
Hamline University |
7th Series 2011K2 |
10/01/2032 | 6.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,109,070 |
10/01/2040 | 6.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,218,140 |
Prerefunded 10/01/22 Revenue Bonds |
St. Catherine University |
7th Series 2012Q |
10/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 325,000 | 360,314 |
10/01/2026 | 5.000% | | 280,000 | 310,425 |
10/01/2027 | 5.000% | | 200,000 | 221,732 |
10/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 700,000 | 776,062 |
Perham Hospital District |
Prerefunded 03/01/20 Revenue Bonds |
Perham Memorial Hospital & Home |
Series 2010 |
03/01/2040 | 6.500% | | 3,500,000 | 3,673,530 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Territory of Guam(g) |
Prerefunded 12/01/19 Revenue Bonds |
Section 30 |
Series 2009A |
12/01/2034 | 5.750% | | 3,500,000 | 3,617,320 |
University of Minnesota |
Prerefunded 01/04/19 Revenue Bonds |
Series 2009A |
04/01/2034 | 5.125% | | 1,000,000 | 1,005,620 |
Prerefunded 12/01/20 Revenue Bonds |
Series 2011A |
12/01/2031 | 5.250% | | 5,000,000 | 5,320,300 |
Prerefunded 12/01/21 Revenue Bonds |
Series 2011D |
12/01/2036 | 5.000% | | 5,985,000 | 6,530,832 |
Total | 73,797,998 |
Retirement Communities 4.7% |
City of Anoka |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Homestead at Anoka, Inc. Project |
Series 2017 |
11/01/2046 | 5.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,522,170 |
City of Apple Valley |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Apple Vally Senior Housing |
Series 2018 |
09/01/2053 | 4.500% | | 3,000,000 | 2,902,830 |
City of Blaine |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Crest View Senior Community Project |
Series 2015 |
07/01/2050 | 6.125% | | 2,500,000 | 2,391,000 |
City of Hayward |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
St. John’s Lutheran Home |
Series 2014 |
10/01/2044 | 5.375% | | 1,000,000 | 1,003,060 |
City of Moorhead |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Evercare Senior Living LLC |
Series 2012 |
09/01/2037 | 5.125% | | 1,000,000 | 1,004,680 |
City of North Oaks |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Waverly Gardens Project |
Series 2016 |
10/01/2041 | 4.250% | | 5,000,000 | 4,899,900 |
10/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,110,440 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
City of Red Wing |
Revenue Bonds |
Benedictine Living Community |
Series 2018 |
08/01/2047 | 5.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,477,590 |
08/01/2053 | 5.000% | | 600,000 | 584,604 |
City of Rochester |
Revenue Bonds |
Homestead Rochester, Inc. Project |
Series 2015 |
12/01/2049 | 5.000% | | 2,200,000 | 2,149,136 |
City of Sartell |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Country Manor Campus LLC |
Series 2017 |
09/01/2042 | 4.500% | | 2,000,000 | 2,001,340 |
09/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 875,000 | 928,821 |
City of St. Paul Park |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Presbyterian Homes Bloomington |
Series 2017 |
09/01/2036 | 4.200% | | 275,000 | 279,920 |
09/01/2037 | 4.250% | | 300,000 | 305,208 |
09/01/2042 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,065,960 |
Dakota County Community Development Agency(f) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Walker Highviews Hills LLC |
Series 2016 |
08/01/2051 | 5.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,488,075 |
Woodbury Housing & Redevelopment Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
St. Therese of Woodbury |
Series 2014 |
12/01/2049 | 5.250% | | 2,000,000 | 2,039,020 |
Total | 28,153,754 |
Sales Tax 0.2% |
City of St. Paul |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2014G |
11/01/2032 | 5.000% | | 1,250,000 | 1,416,137 |
Single Family 2.3% |
Minneapolis/St. Paul Housing Finance Board |
Mortgage-Backed Revenue Bonds |
City Living |
Series 2011A (GNMA) |
12/01/2027 | 4.450% | | 400,000 | 412,052 |
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Non-Ace Residential Housing |
Series 2016S (GNMA) |
07/01/2046 | 3.500% | | 1,900,000 | 1,960,610 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2009 |
01/01/2040 | 5.100% | | 400,000 | 402,484 |
Series 2016 (GNMA / FNMA) |
02/01/2046 | 2.950% | | 6,009,040 | 5,901,358 |
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency(c) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Residential Housing |
Series 2017D (GNMA) AMT |
01/01/2030 | 3.300% | | 475,000 | 473,266 |
Series 2018A (GNMA) AMT |
07/01/2032 | 3.625% | | 1,905,000 | 1,922,164 |
Residential Housing Finance |
Series 2017A AMT |
07/01/2030 | 3.200% | | 1,660,000 | 1,616,060 |
Revenue Bonds |
Residential Housing |
Series 2015E AMT |
01/01/2046 | 3.500% | | 1,225,000 | 1,259,569 |
Total | 13,947,563 |
State Appropriated 5.1% |
State of Minnesota |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Appropriation |
Series 2012B |
03/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,465,500 |
03/01/2028 | 5.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,269,880 |
03/01/2029 | 5.000% | | 4,250,000 | 4,629,695 |
Revenue Bonds |
Appropriation |
Series 2014A |
06/01/2038 | 5.000% | | 8,880,000 | 9,748,020 |
University of Minnesota |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
State Supported Stadium Debt |
08/01/2027 | 5.000% | | 1,185,000 | 1,391,937 |
Revenue Bonds |
State Supported Biomed Science Research Facilities |
Series 2013 |
08/01/2038 | 5.000% | | 5,000,000 | 5,572,950 |
Total | 30,077,982 |
Transportation 0.4% |
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority(f),(g) |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2015 |
09/01/2033 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,115,760 |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost $563,184,324) | 571,021,466 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Money Market Funds 0.1% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
Dreyfus Tax-Exempt Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares, 1.216%(h) | 398,550 | 398,550 |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $398,550) | 398,550 |
Total Investments in Securities (Cost: $588,272,874) | 596,110,016 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | (3,514,377) |
Net Assets | 592,595,639 |
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 security where the coupon rate adjusts on specified dates (generally daily or weekly) using the prevailing money market rate. The interest rate shown was the current rate as of January 31, 2019. |
(c) | Income from this security may be subject to alternative minimum tax. |
(d) | Represents a security purchased on a when-issued basis. |
(e) | Zero coupon bond. |
(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, 2019, the total value of these securities amounted to $6,212,906, which represents 1.05% of total 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, 2019, the total value of these securities amounted to $5,733,080, which represents 0.97% of total net assets. |
(h) | The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at January 31, 2019. |
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 |
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.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (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, 2019:
| Level 1 quoted prices in active markets for identical assets ($) | Level 2 other significant observable inputs ($) | Level 3 significant unobservable inputs ($) | Total ($) |
Investments in Securities | | | | |
Floating Rate Notes | — | 24,690,000 | — | 24,690,000 |
Municipal Bonds | — | 571,021,466 | — | 571,021,466 |
Money Market Funds | 398,550 | — | — | 398,550 |
Total Investments in Securities | 398,550 | 595,711,466 | — | 596,110,016 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $588,272,874) | $596,110,016 |
Cash | 82,260 |
Receivable for: | |
Investments sold | 155,770 |
Capital shares sold | 1,967,971 |
Interest | 7,383,183 |
Prepaid expenses | 2,217 |
Total assets | 605,701,417 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis | 9,528,417 |
Capital shares purchased | 1,971,578 |
Distributions to shareholders | 1,488,445 |
Management services fees | 7,437 |
Distribution and/or service fees | 4,230 |
Transfer agent fees | 23,023 |
Compensation of board members | 44,840 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 65 |
Other expenses | 37,743 |
Total liabilities | 13,105,778 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $592,595,639 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 587,417,988 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) (Note 2) | 5,177,651 |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $592,595,639 |
Class A | |
Net assets | $385,179,784 |
Shares outstanding | 71,974,269 |
Net asset value per share | $5.35 |
Maximum sales charge | 3.00% |
Maximum offering price per share (calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge for Class A shares) | $5.52 |
Advisor Class | |
Net assets | $10,736,520 |
Shares outstanding | 2,007,007 |
Net asset value per share | $5.35 |
Class C | |
Net assets | $58,362,563 |
Shares outstanding | 10,905,193 |
Net asset value per share | $5.35 |
Institutional Class | |
Net assets | $128,854,487 |
Shares outstanding | 24,096,442 |
Net asset value per share | $5.35 |
Institutional 2 Class | |
Net assets | $2,290,380 |
Shares outstanding | 428,572 |
Net asset value per share | $5.34 |
Institutional 3 Class | |
Net assets | $7,171,905 |
Shares outstanding | 1,339,166 |
Net asset value per share | $5.36 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers | $9,388 |
Interest | 11,391,067 |
Total income | 11,400,455 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 1,363,762 |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | 492,462 |
Class C | 302,548 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 100,995 |
Advisor Class | 2,316 |
Class C | 15,507 |
Institutional Class | 30,831 |
Institutional 2 Class | 787 |
Institutional 3 Class | 313 |
Compensation of board members | 5,507 |
Custodian fees | 2,724 |
Printing and postage fees | 16,158 |
Registration fees | 9,780 |
Audit fees | 17,346 |
Legal fees | 5,674 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 65 |
Other | 7,825 |
Total expenses | 2,374,600 |
Net investment income | 9,025,855 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | (1,103,542) |
Futures contracts | (348,973) |
Net realized loss | (1,452,515) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | (615,748) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (615,748) |
Net realized and unrealized loss | (2,068,263) |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $6,957,592 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $9,025,855 | $17,480,370 |
Net realized gain (loss) | (1,452,515) | 489,082 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (615,748) | (12,530,703) |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 6,957,592 | 5,438,749 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | |
Class A | (6,243,544) | |
Advisor Class | (154,428) | |
Class C | (730,180) | |
Institutional Class | (2,055,382) | |
Institutional 2 Class | (43,469) | |
Institutional 3 Class | (124,968) | |
Net investment income | | |
Class A | | (12,108,331) |
Advisor Class | | (182,765) |
Class C | | (1,549,281) |
Institutional Class | | (3,599,969) |
Institutional 2 Class | | (53,815) |
Institutional 3 Class | | (186,427) |
Net realized gains | | |
Class A | | (1,799,523) |
Advisor Class | | (22,579) |
Class C | | (314,080) |
Institutional Class | | (487,469) |
Institutional 2 Class | | (6,638) |
Institutional 3 Class | | (26,743) |
Total distributions to shareholders (Note 2) | (9,351,971) | (20,337,620) |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity | (7,859,754) | 9,162,035 |
Total decrease in net assets | (10,254,133) | (5,736,836) |
Net assets at beginning of period | 602,849,772 | 608,586,608 |
Net assets at end of period | $592,595,639 | $602,849,772 |
Undistributed (excess of distributions over) net investment income | $(26,441) | $299,675 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| January 31, 2019 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2018 |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A | | | | |
Subscriptions | 5,131,660 | 27,309,668 | 8,535,272 | 46,394,897 |
Distributions reinvested | 1,160,050 | 6,172,133 | 2,529,368 | 13,731,474 |
Redemptions | (9,311,443) | (49,461,655) | (12,776,155) | (69,352,916) |
Net decrease | (3,019,733) | (15,979,854) | (1,711,515) | (9,226,545) |
Advisor Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 1,107,520 | 5,877,588 | 832,097 | 4,522,274 |
Distributions reinvested | 28,988 | 154,179 | 37,830 | 204,979 |
Redemptions | (515,826) | (2,740,280) | (252,171) | (1,372,527) |
Net increase | 620,682 | 3,291,487 | 617,756 | 3,354,726 |
Class B | | | | |
Redemptions | — | — | (1,812) | (9,914) |
Net decrease | — | — | (1,812) | (9,914) |
Class C | | | | |
Subscriptions | 632,404 | 3,359,510 | 1,881,405 | 10,261,733 |
Distributions reinvested | 134,128 | 713,623 | 335,548 | 1,821,845 |
Redemptions | (1,716,768) | (9,117,676) | (3,664,419) | (19,869,941) |
Net decrease | (950,236) | (5,044,543) | (1,447,466) | (7,786,363) |
Institutional Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 8,465,775 | 44,963,334 | 9,928,716 | 53,967,447 |
Distributions reinvested | 375,293 | 1,993,869 | 729,681 | 3,957,650 |
Redemptions | (6,942,534) | (36,821,110) | (8,077,710) | (43,914,821) |
Net increase | 1,898,534 | 10,136,093 | 2,580,687 | 14,010,276 |
Institutional 2 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 145,763 | 773,275 | 338,393 | 1,827,505 |
Distributions reinvested | 8,155 | 43,298 | 11,099 | 60,088 |
Redemptions | (179,110) | (952,161) | (105,875) | (568,522) |
Net increase (decrease) | (25,192) | (135,588) | 243,617 | 1,319,071 |
Institutional 3 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 343,502 | 1,828,364 | 1,522,818 | 8,367,212 |
Distributions reinvested | 23,449 | 124,796 | 39,280 | 212,803 |
Redemptions | (393,024) | (2,080,509) | (198,707) | (1,079,231) |
Net increase (decrease) | (26,073) | (127,349) | 1,363,391 | 7,500,784 |
Total net increase (decrease) | (1,502,018) | (7,859,754) | 1,644,658 | 9,162,035 |
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.
| 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 | Total distributions to shareholders |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $5.37 | 0.08 | (0.02) | 0.06 | (0.08) | — | (0.08) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $5.50 | 0.16 | (0.11) | 0.05 | (0.16) | (0.02) | (0.18) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $5.68 | 0.17 | (0.18) | (0.01) | (0.17) | (0.00)(e) | (0.17) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $5.52 | 0.19 | 0.16 | 0.35 | (0.19) | — | (0.19) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $5.49 | 0.20 | 0.03 | 0.23 | (0.20) | — | (0.20) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $5.30 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.41 | (0.21) | (0.01) | (0.22) |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $5.37 | 0.09 | (0.02) | 0.07 | (0.09) | — | (0.09) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $5.50 | 0.17 | (0.10) | 0.07 | (0.18) | (0.02) | (0.20) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $5.68 | 0.18 | (0.18) | 0.00 | (0.18) | (0.00)(e) | (0.18) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $5.51 | 0.20 | 0.17 | 0.37 | (0.20) | — | (0.20) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $5.49 | 0.21 | 0.02 | 0.23 | (0.21) | — | (0.21) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $5.29 | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.43 | (0.22) | (0.01) | (0.23) |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $5.37 | 0.06 | (0.02) | 0.04 | (0.06) | — | (0.06) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $5.50 | 0.12 | (0.11) | 0.01 | (0.12) | (0.02) | (0.14) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $5.68 | 0.12 | (0.18) | (0.06) | (0.12) | (0.00)(e) | (0.12) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $5.52 | 0.14 | 0.16 | 0.30 | (0.14) | — | (0.14) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $5.49 | 0.15 | 0.03 | 0.18 | (0.15) | — | (0.15) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $5.30 | 0.16 | 0.21 | 0.37 | (0.17) | (0.01) | (0.18) |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $5.37 | 0.09 | (0.02) | 0.07 | (0.09) | — | (0.09) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $5.50 | 0.17 | (0.10) | 0.07 | (0.18) | (0.02) | (0.20) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $5.68 | 0.18 | (0.18) | 0.00 | (0.18) | (0.00)(e) | (0.18) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $5.52 | 0.20 | 0.16 | 0.36 | (0.20) | — | (0.20) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $5.49 | 0.21 | 0.03 | 0.24 | (0.21) | — | (0.21) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $5.29 | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.43 | (0.22) | (0.01) | (0.23) |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $5.36 | 0.09 | (0.02) | 0.07 | (0.09) | — | (0.09) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $5.49 | 0.17 | (0.10) | 0.07 | (0.18) | (0.02) | (0.20) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $5.67 | 0.18 | (0.18) | 0.00 | (0.18) | (0.00)(e) | (0.18) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $5.52 | 0.20 | 0.15 | 0.35 | (0.20) | — | (0.20) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $5.49 | 0.21 | 0.03 | 0.24 | (0.21) | — | (0.21) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014(f) | $5.27 | 0.14 | 0.22 | 0.36 | (0.14) | — | (0.14) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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) |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $5.35 | 1.23% | 0.78%(c) | 0.78%(c) | 3.06%(c) | 7% | $385,180 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $5.37 | 0.98% | 0.78% | 0.78%(d) | 2.90% | 17% | $402,818 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $5.50 | (0.20%) | 0.79% | 0.79%(d) | 2.99% | 19% | $422,118 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $5.68 | 6.38% | 0.81% | 0.81%(d) | 3.35% | 8% | $475,734 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $5.52 | 4.14% | 0.82% | 0.82%(d) | 3.54% | 9% | $409,338 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $5.49 | 7.82% | 0.83% | 0.83%(d) | 3.79% | 12% | $386,773 |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $5.35 | 1.36% | 0.53%(c) | 0.53%(c) | 3.32%(c) | 7% | $10,737 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $5.37 | 1.23% | 0.54% | 0.54%(d) | 3.16% | 17% | $7,443 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $5.50 | 0.05% | 0.54% | 0.54%(d) | 3.24% | 19% | $4,228 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $5.68 | 6.84% | 0.56% | 0.56%(d) | 3.55% | 8% | $5,156 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $5.51 | 4.21% | 0.57% | 0.57%(d) | 3.79% | 9% | $861 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $5.49 | 8.32% | 0.59% | 0.59%(d) | 4.05% | 12% | $247 |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $5.35 | 0.85% | 1.53%(c) | 1.53%(c) | 2.31%(c) | 7% | $58,363 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $5.37 | 0.22% | 1.53% | 1.53%(d) | 2.14% | 17% | $63,680 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $5.50 | (0.95%) | 1.54% | 1.54%(d) | 2.24% | 19% | $73,206 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $5.68 | 5.59% | 1.56% | 1.56%(d) | 2.58% | 8% | $70,213 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $5.52 | 3.37% | 1.57% | 1.57%(d) | 2.79% | 9% | $50,570 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $5.49 | 7.02% | 1.58% | 1.58%(d) | 3.04% | 12% | $42,153 |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $5.35 | 1.36% | 0.53%(c) | 0.53%(c) | 3.31%(c) | 7% | $128,854 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $5.37 | 1.23% | 0.53% | 0.53%(d) | 3.15% | 17% | $119,138 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $5.50 | 0.05% | 0.55% | 0.55%(d) | 3.23% | 19% | $107,860 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $5.68 | 6.65% | 0.56% | 0.56%(d) | 3.56% | 8% | $26,415 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $5.52 | 4.40% | 0.57% | 0.57%(d) | 3.80% | 9% | $8,291 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $5.49 | 8.29% | 0.59% | 0.59%(d) | 4.05% | 12% | $3,357 |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $5.34 | 1.35% | 0.54%(c) | 0.54%(c) | 3.29%(c) | 7% | $2,290 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $5.36 | 1.21% | 0.55% | 0.55% | 3.15% | 17% | $2,433 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $5.49 | 0.03% | 0.56% | 0.56% | 3.23% | 19% | $1,155 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $5.67 | 6.48% | 0.55% | 0.55% | 3.55% | 8% | $453 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $5.52 | 4.42% | 0.55% | 0.55% | 3.81% | 9% | $10 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014(f) | $5.49 | 6.86% | 0.54%(c) | 0.54%(c) | 4.07%(c) | 12% | $10 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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 | Total distributions to shareholders |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $5.38 | 0.09 | (0.02) | 0.07 | (0.09) | — | (0.09) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $5.51 | 0.17 | (0.10) | 0.07 | (0.18) | (0.02) | (0.20) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017(g) | $5.41 | 0.07 | 0.10(h) | 0.17 | (0.07) | — | (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) | Annualized. |
(d) | The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%. |
(e) | Rounds to zero. |
(f) | Institutional 2 Class shares commenced operations on December 11, 2013. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(g) | Institutional 3 Class shares commenced operations on March 1, 2017. 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. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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) |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $5.36 | 1.38% | 0.49%(c) | 0.49%(c) | 3.35%(c) | 7% | $7,172 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $5.38 | 1.27% | 0.50% | 0.50% | 3.23% | 17% | $7,339 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017(g) | $5.51 | 3.20% | 0.53%(c) | 0.53%(c) | 3.17%(c) | 19% | $10 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
January 31, 2019 (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.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within 12 months after purchase. Effective July 1, 2018, Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares of the same Fund in the month of or the month following the 10-year anniversary of the Class C shares purchase date.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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.
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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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 may also pay interest expense on cash collateral received from the broker. Any interest expense paid by the Fund is shown on the Statement of Operations. 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 determining whether to exercise such termination rights, the Fund would consider, in addition to counterparty credit risk, 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.
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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (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, 2019:
Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | Futures contracts ($) |
Interest rate risk | (348,973) |
The following table is a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended January 31, 2019:
Derivative instrument | Average notional amounts ($)* |
Futures contracts — short | 8,961,232 |
* | Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the six months ended January 31, 2019. |
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, 2019 (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 pronouncements
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. Management does not expect the implementation of this guidance to have a material impact on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures.
Accounting Standards Update 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. ASU No. 2018-13, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and the policy for the timing of transfers between levels. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 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 disclosures, if any.
Disclosure Update and Simplification
In September 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released Final Rule 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification, which amends certain financial statement disclosure requirements that the SEC determined to be redundant, outdated, or superseded in light of other SEC disclosure requirements, GAAP, or changes in the information environment. As a result of the amendments, management implemented disclosure changes which included removing the components of distributable earnings presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and combining income and gain distributions paid to shareholders as presented on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. Any values presented to meet prior year requirements were left unchanged. The amendments had no effect on the Fund’s net assets or results of operation.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (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 0.47% to 0.31% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended January 31, 2019 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 Deferred 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 Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred 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. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to 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, 2019 (Unaudited)
For the six months ended January 31, 2019, 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 |
The Fund and certain other affiliated 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 expired on January 31, 2019.
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, 2019, 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 the maximum annual rates of up to 0.25% and 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A and Class C shares, respectively. For Class C shares, of the 1.00% fee, up to 0.75% can be reimbursed for distribution expenses and up to an additional 0.25% can be reimbursed for shareholder servicing expenses.
The amount of distribution and shareholder services expenses incurred by the Distributor and not yet reimbursed (unreimbursed expense) was approximately $393,000 for Class C shares. This amount is based on the most recent information available as of December 31, 2018, and may be recovered from future payments under the distribution plan or CDSCs. To the extent the unreimbursed expense has been fully recovered, the distribution and/or shareholder services fee is reduced.
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended January 31, 2019, if any, are listed below:
| Amount ($) |
Class A | 77,025 |
Class C | 2,347 |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (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:
| December 1, 2018 through November 30, 2019 | Prior to December 1, 2018 |
Class A | 0.85% | 0.85% |
Advisor Class | 0.60 | 0.60 |
Class C | 1.60 | 1.60 |
Institutional Class | 0.60 | 0.60 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.61 | 0.62 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.56 | 0.56 |
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, 2019, 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) ($) | Net unrealized appreciation ($) |
588,273,000 | 11,937,000 | (4,100,000) | 7,837,000 |
Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. The Fund will elect to treat the following late-year ordinary losses and post-October capital losses at July 31, 2018 as arising on August 1, 2018.
Late year ordinary losses ($) | Post-October capital losses ($) |
— | 630,296 |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (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 $43,158,012 and $64,583,624, respectively, for the six months ended January 31, 2019. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
The Fund did not borrow or lend money under the Interfund Program during the six months ended January 31, 2019.
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 or an affiliated 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 federal funds effective rate, (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 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 unused 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. This agreement expires annually in December unless extended or renewed.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended January 31, 2019.
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.
Geographic concentration risk
Because the Fund invests substantially in municipal securities issued by the state identified in the Fund’s name and political sub-divisions of that state, the Fund will be particularly affected by adverse tax, legislative, regulatory, demographic or political changes as well as changes impacting the state’s financial, economic or other condition and prospects. In addition, because of the relatively small number of issuers of tax-exempt securities in the state, the Fund may invest a higher percentage of
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
assets in a single issuer and, therefore, be more exposed to the risk of loss than a fund that invests more broadly. The value of municipal and other securities owned by the Fund also may be adversely affected by future changes in federal or state income tax laws.
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.
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, 2019, affiliated shareholders of record owned 71.9% 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
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, 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 or Form N-PORT (available for filings after March 31, 2019). The Fund’s Form N-Q or Form N-PORT is available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q or Form N-PORT, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ 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 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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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
columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/. 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.
© 2019 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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SemiAnnual Report
January 31, 2019
Columbia Limited Duration Credit Fund
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/), and each time a report is posted you will be notified by mail and provided with a website address to access the report.
If you have already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically at any time by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, for Fund shares held directly with the Fund, by calling 800.345.6611 or by enrolling in “eDelivery” by logging into your account at columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 800.345.6611 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive paper reports will apply to all Columbia Funds held in your account if you invest through a financial intermediary or all Columbia Funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.
Not FDIC Insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
Volatility exists in financial markets and this is not a comfortable fact of life. How investors deal with this reality, including how they react to short term spikes in volatility as well as to longer periods of increased or decreased volatility, may have a significant impact on their overall investing success.
Too often, investors change their investment strategy based on something that’s happening at a moment in time rather than thinking about how that change in strategy might affect their ability to achieve their longer term financial goals. Emotion replaces logic and reasoning. Investors may sell in reaction to a market drop (fear or panic), locking in low returns which means they won’t be invested when the market returns, or they invest more at a market peak (greed or conviction), essentially when it is expensive to do so. In both cases, selling and buying at the exact wrong time.
We believe the best outcomes come from a consistent approach to investing. Here are five areas where advisors can help us overcome the tendency to react emotionally as we struggle to make the right choices with our investments:
Long-term focus
The further away long-term goals, aspirations and objectives are, the easier it is to stray away from the goals and priorities that we set out. Advisors help us stay focused on what we want to accomplish.
Discipline through up-and-down markets
Advisors help set rules to prevent us from making rash decisions that we may regret later. Knowing ahead of time what you should do in case of certain situations will help you get through volatile markets and not make emotional decisions.
Tax-awareness
Taxes are one of the biggest drags on investment returns and are critical attributes of investing. Yet few of us take the necessary steps to ease the corrosive effect of taxes. Advisors have tools and knowledge that may help us to manage portfolios more tax-efficiently and keep more of what we earn.
Emotional objectivity
Our emotions are very hard to manage and making investment decisions in an emotional state can lead to exceedingly bad outcomes. An objective advisor can help prevent some of the reactionary mistakes emotions often lead us to.
Education and guidance
The role of the advisor is to teach and guide us toward achieving our financial goals. In terms of working through emotions, guidance is by far the most important component.
By understanding our own behaviors and biases, we can prepare for future challenges. Your success is our priority. Talk to your advisor about how working with Columbia Threadneedle Investments may help you stay the course and position your portfolio for consistent, sustainable outcomes, regardless of market conditions.
Sincerely,
Christopher O. Petersen
President, Columbia Funds
Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2019 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, 2019) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A | Excluding sales charges | 06/19/03 | 1.75 | 1.61 | 1.41 | 3.70 |
| Including sales charges | | -1.31 | -1.42 | 0.79 | 3.39 |
Advisor Class* | 02/28/13 | 1.88 | 1.76 | 1.67 | 3.86 |
Class C | Excluding sales charges | 06/19/03 | 1.27 | 0.75 | 0.66 | 2.93 |
| Including sales charges | | 0.27 | -0.25 | 0.66 | 2.93 |
Institutional Class* | 09/27/10 | 1.78 | 1.76 | 1.67 | 3.91 |
Institutional 2 Class* | 11/08/12 | 1.81 | 1.82 | 1.73 | 3.90 |
Institutional 3 Class* | 03/19/13 | 1.83 | 1.87 | 1.78 | 3.92 |
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. 1-5 Year Corporate Index | | 2.37 | 2.56 | 2.04 | 4.03 |
Returns for Class A shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 3.00%. Returns for Class C shares are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. 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 share 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/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, 2019) |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | 96.0 |
Money Market Funds | 4.0 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments and exclude investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Quality breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2019) |
AA rating | 6.9 |
A rating | 9.6 |
BBB rating | 82.6 |
CCC rating | 0.9 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income investments (excluding Money Market Funds and derivatives, if any).
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 shareholder transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund 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 $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
August 1, 2018 — January 31, 2019 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | 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 | 1,017.50 | 1,021.17 | 4.07 | 4.08 | 0.80 |
Advisor Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,018.80 | 1,022.43 | 2.80 | 2.80 | 0.55 |
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,012.70 | 1,017.39 | 7.86 | 7.88 | 1.55 |
Institutional Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,017.80 | 1,022.43 | 2.80 | 2.80 | 0.55 |
Institutional 2 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,018.10 | 1,022.74 | 2.49 | 2.50 | 0.49 |
Institutional 3 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,018.30 | 1,022.99 | 2.24 | 2.24 | 0.44 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Corporate Bonds & Notes 95.0% |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Aerospace & Defense 1.9% |
Lockheed Martin Corp. |
09/15/2021 | 3.350% | | 4,820,000 | 4,892,073 |
Northrop Grumman Corp. |
01/15/2025 | 2.930% | | 5,985,000 | 5,808,227 |
Total | 10,700,300 |
Automotive 1.2% |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC |
06/09/2025 | 4.687% | | 7,325,000 | 6,810,463 |
Banking 6.3% |
American Express Co. |
02/27/2023 | 3.400% | | 6,670,000 | 6,690,377 |
Bank of Montreal |
04/13/2021 | 3.100% | | 3,985,000 | 4,001,259 |
Bank of Nova Scotia (The) |
04/20/2021 | 3.125% | | 4,735,000 | 4,756,596 |
Capital One Financial Corp. |
05/12/2020 | 2.500% | | 2,129,000 | 2,113,444 |
04/30/2025 | 4.250% | | 6,415,000 | 6,533,613 |
Wells Fargo & Co. |
01/24/2024 | 3.750% | | 5,865,000 | 5,967,297 |
Wells Fargo Bank NA |
10/22/2021 | 3.625% | | 4,610,000 | 4,675,517 |
Total | 34,738,103 |
Cable and Satellite 3.2% |
Charter Communications Operating LLC/Capital |
07/23/2025 | 4.908% | | 7,662,000 | 7,881,938 |
Sky PLC(a) |
09/16/2024 | 3.750% | | 9,525,000 | 9,710,223 |
Total | 17,592,161 |
Chemicals 0.8% |
LyondellBasell Industries NV |
04/15/2019 | 5.000% | | 4,340,000 | 4,340,278 |
Diversified Manufacturing 2.7% |
Siemens Financieringsmaatschappij NV(a) |
03/16/2020 | 2.200% | | 15,420,000 | 15,306,863 |
Electric 23.2% |
AEP Texas, Inc. |
10/01/2022 | 2.400% | | 12,910,000 | 12,553,516 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
American Electric Power Co., Inc. |
11/13/2020 | 2.150% | | 3,753,000 | 3,711,818 |
12/01/2021 | 3.650% | | 1,548,000 | 1,568,624 |
CMS Energy Corp. |
03/01/2024 | 3.875% | | 9,050,000 | 9,162,256 |
11/15/2025 | 3.600% | | 7,355,000 | 7,263,952 |
DTE Energy Co. |
08/01/2023 | 3.700% | | 4,175,000 | 4,198,760 |
12/01/2023 | 3.850% | | 560,000 | 566,947 |
06/01/2024 | 3.500% | | 10,400,000 | 10,310,175 |
Duke Energy Corp. |
10/15/2023 | 3.950% | | 3,970,000 | 4,076,908 |
09/01/2026 | 2.650% | | 3,415,000 | 3,184,354 |
Edison International |
09/15/2022 | 2.400% | | 4,995,000 | 4,539,671 |
Emera U.S. Finance LP |
06/15/2021 | 2.700% | | 7,171,000 | 7,033,518 |
Eversource Energy |
10/01/2024 | 2.900% | | 7,150,000 | 6,927,885 |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
11/15/2023 | 3.850% | | 1,775,000 | 1,476,935 |
03/01/2026 | 2.950% | | 4,095,000 | 3,266,283 |
Progress Energy, Inc. |
04/01/2022 | 3.150% | | 6,922,000 | 6,901,732 |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. |
11/15/2019 | 1.600% | | 4,575,000 | 4,516,962 |
Southern Co. (The) |
07/01/2023 | 2.950% | | 11,835,000 | 11,634,030 |
WEC Energy Group, Inc. |
06/15/2020 | 2.450% | | 290,000 | 287,798 |
06/15/2021 | 3.375% | | 4,210,000 | 4,228,196 |
06/15/2025 | 3.550% | | 7,620,000 | 7,624,267 |
Xcel Energy, Inc. |
03/15/2021 | 2.400% | | 3,395,000 | 3,344,258 |
06/01/2025 | 3.300% | | 10,325,000 | 10,212,809 |
Total | 128,591,654 |
Finance Companies 1.0% |
GE Capital International Funding Co. Unlimited Co. |
11/15/2025 | 3.373% | | 5,935,000 | 5,662,886 |
Food and Beverage 17.6% |
Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc. |
02/01/2023 | 3.300% | | 17,235,000 | 17,201,202 |
Bacardi Ltd.(a) |
05/15/2025 | 4.450% | | 13,030,000 | 12,862,604 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Conagra Brands, Inc. |
11/01/2025 | 4.600% | | 9,045,000 | 9,179,291 |
General Mills, Inc. |
10/21/2019 | 2.200% | | 1,400,000 | 1,391,621 |
JM Smucker Co. (The) |
12/06/2019 | 2.200% | | 2,140,000 | 2,127,258 |
03/15/2020 | 2.500% | | 5,390,000 | 5,355,747 |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co. |
06/15/2023 | 4.000% | | 5,880,000 | 5,985,087 |
06/01/2026 | 3.000% | | 6,770,000 | 6,277,510 |
Molson Coors Brewing Co. |
07/15/2026 | 3.000% | | 9,515,000 | 8,849,597 |
Mondelez International, Inc.(a) |
10/28/2019 | 1.625% | | 8,515,000 | 8,425,303 |
Sysco Corp. |
07/15/2021 | 2.500% | | 3,675,000 | 3,605,800 |
Tyson Foods, Inc. |
08/15/2019 | 2.650% | | 8,720,000 | 8,703,955 |
Wm. Wrigley Jr., Co.(a) |
10/21/2019 | 2.900% | | 7,762,000 | 7,766,541 |
Total | 97,731,516 |
Health Care 6.4% |
Becton Dickinson and Co. |
11/08/2021 | 3.125% | | 5,607,000 | 5,559,604 |
12/15/2024 | 3.734% | | 6,870,000 | 6,859,619 |
Cardinal Health, Inc. |
06/15/2024 | 3.079% | | 8,590,000 | 8,194,027 |
CVS Health Corp. |
03/25/2025 | 4.100% | | 7,790,000 | 7,929,394 |
Express Scripts Holding Co. |
02/15/2022 | 3.900% | | 4,000,000 | 4,057,120 |
Halfmoon Parent, Inc.(a) |
11/15/2025 | 4.125% | | 2,678,000 | 2,735,178 |
Total | 35,334,942 |
Healthcare Insurance 0.6% |
Aetna, Inc. |
11/15/2022 | 2.750% | | 3,220,000 | 3,148,010 |
Independent Energy 0.5% |
Hess Corp. |
07/15/2024 | 3.500% | | 2,970,000 | 2,843,704 |
Life Insurance 8.3% |
AIG Global Funding(a) |
07/02/2020 | 2.150% | | 2,180,000 | 2,151,025 |
Five Corners Funding Trust(a) |
11/15/2023 | 4.419% | | 7,500,000 | 7,796,640 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Guardian Life Global Funding(a) |
04/25/2023 | 3.400% | | 6,245,000 | 6,256,397 |
MassMutual Global Funding II(a) |
06/22/2024 | 2.750% | | 8,015,000 | 7,747,155 |
Metropolitan Life Global Funding I(a) |
06/12/2020 | 2.050% | | 8,980,000 | 8,865,999 |
Peachtree Corners Funding Trust(a) |
02/15/2025 | 3.976% | | 13,325,000 | 13,093,092 |
Total | 45,910,308 |
Media and Entertainment 3.0% |
Discovery Communications LLC(a) |
11/15/2019 | 2.750% | | 502,000 | 499,350 |
06/15/2020 | 2.800% | | 13,643,000 | 13,526,516 |
Fox Corp.(a) |
01/25/2024 | 4.030% | | 2,739,000 | 2,793,062 |
Total | 16,818,928 |
Midstream 8.5% |
Enterprise Products Operating LLC |
02/15/2021 | 2.800% | | 3,665,000 | 3,649,581 |
04/15/2021 | 2.850% | | 2,240,000 | 2,231,107 |
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP |
05/01/2024 | 4.300% | | 8,757,000 | 8,977,738 |
Plains All American Pipeline LP/Finance Corp. |
11/01/2024 | 3.600% | | 12,062,000 | 11,650,637 |
Southern Natural Gas Co. LLC/Issuing Corp. |
06/15/2021 | 4.400% | | 4,714,000 | 4,824,044 |
Western Gas Partners LP |
07/01/2026 | 4.650% | | 6,537,000 | 6,449,110 |
Williams Companies, Inc. (The) |
09/15/2025 | 4.000% | | 9,150,000 | 9,159,260 |
Total | 46,941,477 |
Natural Gas 3.1% |
NiSource, Inc. |
11/17/2022 | 2.650% | | 8,305,000 | 8,057,295 |
06/15/2023 | 3.650% | | 6,325,000 | 6,365,607 |
Sempra Energy |
06/15/2024 | 3.550% | | 3,140,000 | 3,068,857 |
Total | 17,491,759 |
Pharmaceuticals 2.0% |
AbbVie, Inc. |
05/14/2025 | 3.600% | | 2,825,000 | 2,790,699 |
Allergan Funding SCS |
06/15/2024 | 3.850% | | 5,350,000 | 5,367,147 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Amgen, Inc. |
05/11/2022 | 2.650% | | 2,770,000 | 2,730,397 |
Total | 10,888,243 |
Property & Casualty 1.5% |
Alleghany Corp. |
06/27/2022 | 4.950% | | 3,439,000 | 3,614,055 |
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.(a) |
Subordinated |
10/15/2026 | 7.875% | | 3,820,000 | 4,567,834 |
Total | 8,181,889 |
Supermarkets 0.7% |
Kroger Co. (The) |
08/01/2022 | 2.800% | | 3,855,000 | 3,778,336 |
Technology 1.5% |
Broadcom Corp./Cayman Finance Ltd. |
01/15/2024 | 3.625% | | 8,870,000 | 8,621,871 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Transportation Services 1.0% |
ERAC U.S.A. Finance LLC(a) |
11/15/2024 | 3.850% | | 5,542,000 | 5,545,192 |
Total Corporate Bonds & Notes (Cost $528,969,443) | 526,978,883 |
Money Market Funds 3.9% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.530%(b),(c) | 21,745,998 | 21,743,823 |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $21,743,823) | 21,743,823 |
Total Investments in Securities (Cost: $550,713,266) | 548,722,706 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | 6,085,828 |
Net Assets | 554,808,534 |
At January 31, 2019, securities and/or cash totaling $1,406,239 were pledged as collateral.
Investments in derivatives
Long futures contracts |
Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Trading currency | Notional amount | Value/Unrealized appreciation ($) | Value/Unrealized depreciation ($) |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Note | 1,065 | 03/2019 | USD | 226,129,454 | 1,146,618 | — |
Short futures contracts |
Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Trading currency | Notional amount | Value/Unrealized appreciation ($) | Value/Unrealized depreciation ($) |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Note | (1,070) | 03/2019 | USD | (131,041,563) | — | (2,936,957) |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Note | (413) | 03/2019 | USD | (47,436,922) | — | (361,359) |
U.S. Treasury Ultra 10-Year Note | (27) | 03/2019 | USD | (3,528,563) | — | (111,726) |
Total | | | | | — | (3,410,042) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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, 2019, the total value of these securities amounted to $129,648,974, which represents 23.37% of total net assets. |
(b) | The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at January 31, 2019. |
(c) | As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended January 31, 2019 are as follows: |
Issuer | Beginning shares | Shares purchased | Shares sold | Ending shares | Realized gain (loss) — affiliated issuers ($) | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) — affiliated issuers ($) | Dividends — affiliated issuers ($) | Value — affiliated issuers at end of period ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.530% |
| 2,783,340 | 156,548,389 | (137,585,731) | 21,745,998 | — | — | 214,385 | 21,743,823 |
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.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (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, 2019:
| 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 in Securities | | | | | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | — | 526,978,883 | — | — | 526,978,883 |
Money Market Funds | — | — | — | 21,743,823 | 21,743,823 |
Total Investments in Securities | — | 526,978,883 | — | 21,743,823 | 548,722,706 |
Investments in Derivatives | | | | | |
Asset | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | 1,146,618 | — | — | — | 1,146,618 |
Liability | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | (3,410,042) | — | — | — | (3,410,042) |
Total | (2,263,424) | 526,978,883 | — | 21,743,823 | 546,459,282 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $528,969,443) | $526,978,883 |
Affiliated issuers (cost $21,743,823) | 21,743,823 |
Margin deposits on: | |
Futures contracts | 1,406,239 |
Receivable for: | |
Investments sold | 4,183,229 |
Capital shares sold | 1,467,826 |
Dividends | 39,129 |
Interest | 4,348,255 |
Foreign tax reclaims | 8,564 |
Variation margin for futures contracts | 241,815 |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | 658 |
Prepaid expenses | 2,254 |
Other assets | 3,935 |
Total assets | 560,424,610 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Investments purchased | 2,541,704 |
Capital shares purchased | 960,716 |
Distributions to shareholders | 1,279,119 |
Variation margin for futures contracts | 642,699 |
Management services fees | 6,509 |
Distribution and/or service fees | 1,872 |
Transfer agent fees | 69,081 |
Compensation of board members | 62,327 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 65 |
Other expenses | 51,984 |
Total liabilities | 5,616,076 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $554,808,534 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 583,064,773 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) (Note 2) | (28,256,239) |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $554,808,534 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Class A | |
Net assets | $168,507,164 |
Shares outstanding | 17,361,603 |
Net asset value per share | $9.71 |
Maximum sales charge | 3.00% |
Maximum offering price per share (calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge for Class A shares) | $10.01 |
Advisor Class | |
Net assets | $47,993,030 |
Shares outstanding | 4,943,200 |
Net asset value per share | $9.71 |
Class C | |
Net assets | $26,427,550 |
Shares outstanding | 2,723,701 |
Net asset value per share | $9.70 |
Institutional Class | |
Net assets | $145,112,349 |
Shares outstanding | 14,941,517 |
Net asset value per share | $9.71 |
Institutional 2 Class | |
Net assets | $58,157,457 |
Shares outstanding | 5,986,608 |
Net asset value per share | $9.71 |
Institutional 3 Class | |
Net assets | $108,610,984 |
Shares outstanding | 11,181,620 |
Net asset value per share | $9.71 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — affiliated issuers | $214,385 |
Interest | 8,761,021 |
Total income | 8,975,406 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 1,237,620 |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | 215,002 |
Class C | 138,132 |
Class T | 230 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 102,536 |
Advisor Class | 29,452 |
Class C | 16,467 |
Institutional Class | 91,713 |
Institutional 2 Class | 17,300 |
Institutional 3 Class | 4,241 |
Class T | 109 |
Compensation of board members | 3,967 |
Custodian fees | 8,532 |
Printing and postage fees | 24,214 |
Registration fees | 55,820 |
Audit fees | 20,025 |
Legal fees | 5,640 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 65 |
Other | 9,185 |
Total expenses | 1,980,250 |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | (118,212) |
Total net expenses | 1,862,038 |
Net investment income | 7,113,368 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | (3,007,436) |
Futures contracts | (841,194) |
Net realized loss | (3,848,630) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 8,546,031 |
Futures contracts | (1,951,915) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 6,594,116 |
Net realized and unrealized gain | 2,745,486 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $9,858,854 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $7,113,368 | $12,624,997 |
Net realized loss | (3,848,630) | (804,331) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 6,594,116 | (14,916,136) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 9,858,854 | (3,095,470) |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | |
Class A | (2,086,066) | |
Advisor Class | (661,319) | |
Class C | (230,755) | |
Institutional Class | (2,056,492) | |
Institutional 2 Class | (818,975) | |
Institutional 3 Class | (1,576,722) | |
Class T | (2,188) | |
Net investment income | | |
Class A | | (3,402,048) |
Advisor Class | | (1,010,520) |
Class C | | (349,024) |
Institutional Class | | (3,694,113) |
Institutional 2 Class | | (1,392,798) |
Institutional 3 Class | | (2,490,109) |
Class K | | (1,118) |
Class T | | (5,367) |
Total distributions to shareholders (Note 2) | (7,432,517) | (12,345,097) |
Decrease in net assets from capital stock activity | (58,273,453) | (77,325,357) |
Total decrease in net assets | (55,847,116) | (92,765,924) |
Net assets at beginning of period | 610,655,650 | 703,421,574 |
Net assets at end of period | $554,808,534 | $610,655,650 |
Undistributed net investment income | $178,754 | $497,903 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| January 31, 2019 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2018 |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A | | | | |
Subscriptions | 1,594,817 | 15,340,164 | 2,746,773 | 26,835,329 |
Distributions reinvested | 212,473 | 2,049,078 | 343,667 | 3,352,898 |
Redemptions | (3,021,962) | (29,115,006) | (6,424,393) | (62,661,266) |
Net decrease | (1,214,672) | (11,725,764) | (3,333,953) | (32,473,039) |
Advisor Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 376,585 | 3,630,238 | 963,604 | 9,421,410 |
Distributions reinvested | 68,547 | 661,161 | 103,549 | 1,010,227 |
Redemptions | (649,014) | (6,253,470) | (1,722,212) | (16,868,519) |
Net decrease | (203,882) | (1,962,071) | (655,059) | (6,436,882) |
Class B | | | | |
Redemptions | — | — | (1,031) | (8,710) |
Net decrease | — | — | (1,031) | (8,710) |
Class C | | | | |
Subscriptions | 159,185 | 1,529,273 | 310,876 | 3,039,184 |
Distributions reinvested | 21,851 | 210,607 | 33,256 | 324,347 |
Redemptions | (468,100) | (4,507,698) | (1,792,751) | (17,481,168) |
Net decrease | (287,064) | (2,767,818) | (1,448,619) | (14,117,637) |
Institutional Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 1,947,589 | 18,757,086 | 7,699,164 | 75,523,215 |
Distributions reinvested | 197,938 | 1,909,880 | 333,958 | 3,260,578 |
Redemptions | (4,113,566) | (39,657,143) | (11,311,531) | (110,523,611) |
Net decrease | (1,968,039) | (18,990,177) | (3,278,409) | (31,739,818) |
Institutional 2 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 668,327 | 6,445,438 | 2,739,342 | 26,814,332 |
Distributions reinvested | 84,857 | 818,785 | 142,742 | 1,392,505 |
Redemptions | (2,448,330) | (23,660,925) | (1,598,817) | (15,639,675) |
Net increase (decrease) | (1,695,146) | (16,396,702) | 1,283,267 | 12,567,162 |
Institutional 3 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 568,997 | 5,501,389 | 1,091,746 | 10,732,213 |
Distributions reinvested | 163,397 | 1,576,583 | 255,040 | 2,489,907 |
Redemptions | (1,376,006) | (13,249,987) | (1,860,454) | (18,085,258) |
Net decrease | (643,612) | (6,172,015) | (513,668) | (4,863,138) |
Class K | | | | |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 99 | 978 |
Redemptions | — | — | (11,348) | (110,320) |
Net decrease | — | — | (11,249) | (109,342) |
Class T | | | | |
Distributions reinvested | 194 | 1,875 | 532 | 5,200 |
Redemptions | (27,113) | (260,781) | (15,191) | (149,153) |
Net decrease | (26,919) | (258,906) | (14,659) | (143,953) |
Total net decrease | (6,039,334) | (58,273,453) | (7,973,380) | (77,325,357) |
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.
| 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 | Total distributions to shareholders |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.66 | 0.11 | 0.06 | 0.17 | (0.12) | — | (0.12) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.88 | 0.17 | (0.22) | (0.05) | (0.17) | — | (0.17) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.80 | 0.15 | 0.07 | 0.22 | (0.14) | — | (0.14) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.70 | 0.22 | 0.10 | 0.32 | (0.22) | — | (0.22) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.99 | 0.19 | (0.28) | (0.09) | (0.19) | (0.01) | (0.20) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $10.04 | 0.16 | 0.11 | 0.27 | (0.22) | (0.10) | (0.32) |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.66 | 0.12 | 0.06 | 0.18 | (0.13) | — | (0.13) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.89 | 0.19 | (0.23) | (0.04) | (0.19) | — | (0.19) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.80 | 0.17 | 0.09 | 0.26 | (0.17) | — | (0.17) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.70 | 0.24 | 0.11 | 0.35 | (0.25) | — | (0.25) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.99 | 0.22 | (0.29) | (0.07) | (0.21) | (0.01) | (0.22) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $10.04 | 0.18 | 0.12 | 0.30 | (0.25) | (0.10) | (0.35) |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.66 | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0.12 | (0.08) | — | (0.08) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.88 | 0.10 | (0.23) | (0.13) | (0.09) | — | (0.09) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.80 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.15 | (0.07) | — | (0.07) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.69 | 0.15 | 0.11 | 0.26 | (0.15) | — | (0.15) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.99 | 0.12 | (0.30) | (0.18) | (0.11) | (0.01) | (0.12) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $10.04 | 0.08 | 0.12 | 0.20 | (0.15) | (0.10) | (0.25) |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.67 | 0.12 | 0.05 | 0.17 | (0.13) | — | (0.13) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.89 | 0.19 | (0.22) | (0.03) | (0.19) | — | (0.19) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.80 | 0.17 | 0.09 | 0.26 | (0.17) | — | (0.17) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.70 | 0.24 | 0.11 | 0.35 | (0.25) | — | (0.25) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.99 | 0.21 | (0.28) | (0.07) | (0.21) | (0.01) | (0.22) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $10.05 | 0.18 | 0.11 | 0.29 | (0.25) | (0.10) | (0.35) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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) |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.71 | 1.75% | 0.84%(c) | 0.80%(c) | 2.32%(c) | 30% | $168,507 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.66 | (0.55%) | 0.84%(d) | 0.80%(d),(e) | 1.74% | 79% | $179,474 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.88 | 2.28% | 0.83% | 0.81%(e) | 1.47% | 119% | $216,524 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.80 | 3.43% | 0.89% | 0.83%(e) | 2.29% | 49% | $388,216 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.70 | (0.96%) | 0.86% | 0.83%(e) | 1.92% | 68% | $538,661 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.99 | 2.78% | 0.87% | 0.84%(e) | 1.55% | 93% | $631,359 |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.71 | 1.88% | 0.59%(c) | 0.55%(c) | 2.57%(c) | 30% | $47,993 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.66 | (0.40%) | 0.59%(d) | 0.55%(d),(e) | 1.99% | 79% | $49,745 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.89 | 2.65% | 0.59% | 0.56%(e) | 1.74% | 119% | $57,357 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.80 | 3.68% | 0.64% | 0.58%(e) | 2.53% | 49% | $47,065 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.70 | (0.71%) | 0.61% | 0.58%(e) | 2.27% | 68% | $48,659 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.99 | 3.04% | 0.62% | 0.59%(e) | 1.80% | 93% | $6,000 |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.70 | 1.27% | 1.59%(c) | 1.55%(c) | 1.56%(c) | 30% | $26,428 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.66 | (1.29%) | 1.59%(d) | 1.55%(d),(e) | 0.97% | 79% | $29,079 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.88 | 1.53% | 1.58% | 1.56%(e) | 0.74% | 119% | $44,055 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.80 | 2.76% | 1.65% | 1.58%(e) | 1.54% | 49% | $52,777 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.69 | (1.80%) | 1.61% | 1.58%(e) | 1.17% | 68% | $66,931 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.99 | 2.01% | 1.62% | 1.59%(e) | 0.81% | 93% | $79,115 |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.71 | 1.78% | 0.59%(c) | 0.55%(c) | 2.56%(c) | 30% | $145,112 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.67 | (0.30%) | 0.59%(d) | 0.55%(d),(e) | 1.98% | 79% | $163,477 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.89 | 2.65% | 0.59% | 0.56%(e) | 1.78% | 119% | $199,635 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.80 | 3.69% | 0.64% | 0.58%(e) | 2.53% | 49% | $81,473 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.70 | (0.71%) | 0.61% | 0.58%(e) | 2.17% | 68% | $131,631 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.99 | 2.93% | 0.62% | 0.59%(e) | 1.81% | 93% | $108,228 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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 | Total distributions to shareholders |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.67 | 0.13 | 0.04 | 0.17 | (0.13) | — | (0.13) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.89 | 0.20 | (0.22) | (0.02) | (0.20) | — | (0.20) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.81 | 0.18 | 0.07 | 0.25 | (0.17) | — | (0.17) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.71 | 0.25 | 0.10 | 0.35 | (0.25) | — | (0.25) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $10.00 | 0.22 | (0.28) | (0.06) | (0.22) | (0.01) | (0.23) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $10.05 | 0.18 | 0.13 | 0.31 | (0.26) | (0.10) | (0.36) |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.67 | 0.13 | 0.05 | 0.18 | (0.14) | — | (0.14) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.89 | 0.20 | (0.22) | (0.02) | (0.20) | — | (0.20) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.80 | 0.19 | 0.08 | 0.27 | (0.18) | — | (0.18) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.70 | 0.25 | 0.11 | 0.36 | (0.26) | — | (0.26) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $10.00 | 0.24 | (0.31) | (0.07) | (0.22) | (0.01) | (0.23) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $10.05 | 0.19 | 0.12 | 0.31 | (0.26) | (0.10) | (0.36) |
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) | Annualized. |
(d) | Ratios include interfund lending expense which is less than 0.01%. |
(e) | The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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) |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.71 | 1.81% | 0.53%(c) | 0.49%(c) | 2.62%(c) | 30% | $58,157 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.67 | (0.25%) | 0.53%(d) | 0.50%(d) | 2.06% | 79% | $74,279 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.89 | 2.59% | 0.52% | 0.52% | 1.78% | 119% | $63,284 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.81 | 3.76% | 0.51% | 0.51% | 2.60% | 49% | $53,070 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.71 | (0.63%) | 0.51% | 0.51% | 2.26% | 68% | $58,152 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $10.00 | 3.12% | 0.51% | 0.51% | 1.84% | 93% | $36,091 |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.71 | 1.83% | 0.48%(c) | 0.44%(c) | 2.67%(c) | 30% | $108,611 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.67 | (0.20%) | 0.48%(d) | 0.45%(d) | 2.08% | 79% | $114,340 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.89 | 2.75% | 0.48% | 0.47% | 1.90% | 119% | $122,034 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.80 | 3.81% | 0.47% | 0.46% | 2.65% | 49% | $3,113 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.70 | (0.69%) | 0.47% | 0.46% | 2.44% | 68% | $2,941 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $10.00 | 3.16% | 0.46% | 0.46% | 1.87% | 93% | $10 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
January 31, 2019 (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.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within 12 months after purchase. Effective July 1, 2018, Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares of the same Fund in the month of or the month following the 10-year anniversary of the Class C shares purchase date.
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.
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.
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.
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. Effective at the close of business on December 14, 2018, Class T shares merged, in a tax-free transaction, into Class A shares of the Fund and are no longer offered for sale.
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, 2019 (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.
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.
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, 2019 (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 may also pay interest expense on cash collateral received from the broker. Any interest expense paid by the Fund is shown on the Statement of Operations. 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 determining whether to exercise such termination rights, the Fund would consider, in addition to counterparty credit risk, 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, 2019 (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.
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, 2019:
| Asset derivatives | |
Risk exposure category | Statement of assets and liabilities location | Fair value ($) |
Interest rate risk | Component of total distributable earnings (loss) — unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | 1,146,618* |
| Liability derivatives | |
Risk exposure category | Statement of assets and liabilities location | Fair value ($) |
Interest rate risk | Component of total distributable earnings (loss) — unrealized depreciation on futures contracts | 3,410,042* |
* | Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the tables following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) in the Statement of Operations for the six months ended January 31, 2019:
Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | Futures contracts ($) |
Interest rate risk | (841,194) |
|
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | Futures contracts ($) |
Interest rate risk | (1,951,915) |
The following table is a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended January 31, 2019:
Derivative instrument | Average notional amounts ($)* |
Futures contracts — long | 189,234,121 |
Futures contracts — short | 148,121,534 |
* | Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the six months ended January 31, 2019. |
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, 2019 (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.
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 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.
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 pronouncements
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
dates. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Management does not expect the implementation of this guidance to have a material impact on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures.
Accounting Standards Update 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. ASU No. 2018-13, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and the policy for the timing of transfers between levels. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 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 disclosures, if any.
Disclosure Update and Simplification
In September 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released Final Rule 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification, which amends certain financial statement disclosure requirements that the SEC determined to be redundant, outdated, or superseded in light of other SEC disclosure requirements, GAAP, or changes in the information environment. As a result of the amendments, management implemented disclosure changes which included removing the components of distributable earnings presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and combining income and gain distributions paid to shareholders as presented on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. Any values presented to meet prior year requirements were left unchanged. The amendments had no effect on the Fund’s net assets or results of operation.
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, 2019 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 Deferred 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 Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred 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. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to affiliated funds governed by the Board of Trustees, based on relative net assets.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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, 2019, 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 T | 0.04(a) |
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, 2019, 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 the maximum annual rates of up to 0.25%, 1.00% and 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C and Class T shares, respectively. For Class C shares, of the 1.00% fee, up to 0.75% can be reimbursed for distribution expenses and up to an additional 0.25% can be reimbursed for shareholder servicing expenses. For Class T shares, of the 0.25% can be reimbursed for distribution and/or shareholder servicing expenses. As a result of all Class T shares of the Fund being redeemed or converted to Class A shares, December 14, 2018 was the last day the Fund paid a distribution and shareholder services fee for Class T shares.
The amount of distribution and shareholder services expenses incurred by the Distributor and not yet reimbursed (unreimbursed expense) was approximately $637,000 for Class C shares. This amount is based on the most recent information available as of December 31, 2018, and may be recovered from future payments under the distribution plan or CDSCs. To the extent the unreimbursed expense has been fully recovered, the distribution and/or shareholder services fee is reduced.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended January 31, 2019, if any, are listed below:
| Amount ($) |
Class A | 73,304 |
Class C | 920 |
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, 2018 through November 30, 2019 | Prior to December 1, 2018 |
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 | 0.49 | 0.50 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.44 | 0.45 |
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, 2019, 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) ($) | Net unrealized (depreciation) ($) |
550,713,000 | 4,697,000 | (8,951,000) | (4,254,000) |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
The following capital loss carryforwards, determined at July 31, 2018, 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.
2019 ($) | No expiration short-term ($) | No expiration long-term ($) | Total ($) |
— | 3,366,877 | 17,234,979 | 20,601,856 |
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 $165,574,657 and $240,829,234, respectively, for the six months ended January 31, 2019, of which $10,019,141 and $9,947,266, 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. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
The Fund did not borrow or lend money under the Interfund Program during the six months ended January 31, 2019.
Note 8. 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 or an affiliated 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 federal funds effective rate, (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the unused 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. This agreement expires annually in December unless extended or renewed.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended January 31, 2019.
Note 9. 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, 2019, one unaffiliated shareholder of record owned 11.1% 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 63.3% 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 10. 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 11. 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
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, 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 or Form N-PORT (available for filings after March 31, 2019). The Fund’s Form N-Q or Form N-PORT is available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q or Form N-PORT, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ 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 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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Columbia Limited Duration Credit Fund
P.O. Box 219104
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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
columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/. 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.
© 2019 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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SemiAnnual Report
January 31, 2019
Columbia Disciplined Core Fund
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/), and each time a report is posted you will be notified by mail and provided with a website address to access the report.
If you have already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically at any time by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, for Fund shares held directly with the Fund, by calling 800.345.6611 or by enrolling in “eDelivery” by logging into your account at columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 800.345.6611 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive paper reports will apply to all Columbia Funds held in your account if you invest through a financial intermediary or all Columbia Funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.
Not FDIC Insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
Volatility exists in financial markets and this is not a comfortable fact of life. How investors deal with this reality, including how they react to short term spikes in volatility as well as to longer periods of increased or decreased volatility, may have a significant impact on their overall investing success.
Too often, investors change their investment strategy based on something that’s happening at a moment in time rather than thinking about how that change in strategy might affect their ability to achieve their longer term financial goals. Emotion replaces logic and reasoning. Investors may sell in reaction to a market drop (fear or panic), locking in low returns which means they won’t be invested when the market returns, or they invest more at a market peak (greed or conviction), essentially when it is expensive to do so. In both cases, selling and buying at the exact wrong time.
We believe the best outcomes come from a consistent approach to investing. Here are five areas where advisors can help us overcome the tendency to react emotionally as we struggle to make the right choices with our investments:
Long-term focus
The further away long-term goals, aspirations and objectives are, the easier it is to stray away from the goals and priorities that we set out. Advisors help us stay focused on what we want to accomplish.
Discipline through up-and-down markets
Advisors help set rules to prevent us from making rash decisions that we may regret later. Knowing ahead of time what you should do in case of certain situations will help you get through volatile markets and not make emotional decisions.
Tax-awareness
Taxes are one of the biggest drags on investment returns and are critical attributes of investing. Yet few of us take the necessary steps to ease the corrosive effect of taxes. Advisors have tools and knowledge that may help us to manage portfolios more tax-efficiently and keep more of what we earn.
Emotional objectivity
Our emotions are very hard to manage and making investment decisions in an emotional state can lead to exceedingly bad outcomes. An objective advisor can help prevent some of the reactionary mistakes emotions often lead us to.
Education and guidance
The role of the advisor is to teach and guide us toward achieving our financial goals. In terms of working through emotions, guidance is by far the most important component.
By understanding our own behaviors and biases, we can prepare for future challenges. Your success is our priority. Talk to your advisor about how working with Columbia Threadneedle Investments may help you stay the course and position your portfolio for consistent, sustainable outcomes, regardless of market conditions.
Sincerely,
Christopher O. Petersen
President, Columbia Funds
Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2019 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
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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, CAIA
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.
© 2019 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, 2019) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A | Excluding sales charges | 04/24/03 | -3.03 | -1.96 | 10.89 | 15.19 |
| Including sales charges | | -8.62 | -7.59 | 9.57 | 14.50 |
Advisor Class* | 03/19/13 | -2.91 | -1.69 | 11.17 | 15.36 |
Class C | Excluding sales charges | 04/24/03 | -3.41 | -2.70 | 10.06 | 14.32 |
| Including sales charges | | -4.30 | -3.61 | 10.06 | 14.32 |
Institutional Class* | 09/27/10 | -2.92 | -1.70 | 11.17 | 15.44 |
Institutional 2 Class | 12/11/06 | -2.90 | -1.67 | 11.25 | 15.61 |
Institutional 3 Class* | 06/01/15 | -2.84 | -1.61 | 11.19 | 15.34 |
Class R | 12/11/06 | -3.22 | -2.22 | 10.61 | 14.89 |
S&P 500 Index | | -3.00 | -2.31 | 10.96 | 15.00 |
Returns for Class A shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class C shares are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. 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 share 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/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, 2019) |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 3.9 |
Facebook, Inc., Class A | 3.5 |
Boeing Co. (The) | 2.8 |
MasterCard, Inc., Class A | 2.6 |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | 2.6 |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 2.6 |
Citigroup, Inc. | 2.5 |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 2.3 |
Microsoft Corp. | 2.3 |
Adobe, Inc. | 2.1 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Money Market Funds and derivatives, if any).
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, 2019) |
Common Stocks | 98.9 |
Money Market Funds | 1.1 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments and exclude investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Equity sector breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2019) |
Communication Services | 10.2 |
Consumer Discretionary | 9.6 |
Consumer Staples | 7.5 |
Energy | 5.3 |
Financials | 13.0 |
Health Care | 15.4 |
Industrials | 9.7 |
Information Technology | 20.2 |
Materials | 2.5 |
Real Estate | 3.0 |
Utilities | 3.6 |
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 shareholder transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund 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 $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
August 1, 2018 — January 31, 2019 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | 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 | 969.70 | 1,020.27 | 4.87 | 4.99 | 0.98 |
Advisor Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 970.90 | 1,021.53 | 3.63 | 3.72 | 0.73 |
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 965.90 | 1,016.48 | 8.57 | 8.79 | 1.73 |
Institutional Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 970.80 | 1,021.53 | 3.63 | 3.72 | 0.73 |
Institutional 2 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 971.00 | 1,021.68 | 3.48 | 3.57 | 0.70 |
Institutional 3 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 971.60 | 1,021.93 | 3.23 | 3.31 | 0.65 |
Class R | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 967.80 | 1,019.00 | 6.10 | 6.26 | 1.23 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Common Stocks 98.8% |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Communication Services 10.1% |
Diversified Telecommunication Services 2.5% |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | 2,021,400 | 111,298,284 |
Interactive Media & Services 7.4% |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A(a) | 150,300 | 169,221,267 |
Facebook, Inc., Class A(a) | 911,000 | 151,854,590 |
Total | | 321,075,857 |
Media 0.2% |
Comcast Corp., Class A | 213,610 | 7,811,718 |
Total Communication Services | 440,185,859 |
Consumer Discretionary 9.5% |
Automobiles 0.6% |
Harley-Davidson, Inc. | 719,733 | 26,529,359 |
Diversified Consumer Services 0.2% |
H&R Block, Inc. | 377,200 | 8,898,148 |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.6% |
Marriott International, Inc., Class A | 409,100 | 46,854,223 |
Starbucks Corp. | 311,222 | 21,206,667 |
Total | | 68,060,890 |
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail 3.4% |
Amazon.com, Inc.(a) | 45,400 | 78,030,342 |
Booking Holdings, Inc.(a) | 39,200 | 71,846,152 |
Total | | 149,876,494 |
Multiline Retail 1.0% |
Kohl’s Corp. | 608,600 | 41,804,734 |
Specialty Retail 2.0% |
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. | 212,500 | 33,830,000 |
Best Buy Co., Inc. | 602,800 | 35,709,872 |
Foot Locker, Inc. | 280,198 | 15,660,266 |
Total | | 85,200,138 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.7% |
Ralph Lauren Corp. | 279,295 | 32,437,321 |
Total Consumer Discretionary | 412,807,084 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Consumer Staples 7.4% |
Food & Staples Retailing 2.9% |
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. | 1,070,150 | 77,329,039 |
Walmart, Inc. | 503,300 | 48,231,239 |
Total | | 125,560,278 |
Food Products 0.8% |
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A | 576,400 | 35,690,688 |
Household Products 1.4% |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 468,550 | 52,187,099 |
Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | 108,900 | 10,505,583 |
Total | | 62,692,682 |
Tobacco 2.3% |
Altria Group, Inc. | 1,122,000 | 55,370,700 |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | 561,800 | 43,101,296 |
Total | | 98,471,996 |
Total Consumer Staples | 322,415,644 |
Energy 5.2% |
Energy Equipment & Services 0.4% |
National Oilwell Varco, Inc. | 557,400 | 16,432,152 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 4.8% |
Chevron Corp. | 249,500 | 28,605,175 |
ConocoPhillips | 1,319,060 | 89,287,171 |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | 402,300 | 26,656,398 |
Valero Energy Corp. | 762,650 | 66,975,923 |
Total | | 211,524,667 |
Total Energy | 227,956,819 |
Financials 12.8% |
Banks 4.7% |
Citigroup, Inc. | 1,658,800 | 106,926,248 |
Comerica, Inc. | 171,300 | 13,488,162 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 793,400 | 82,116,900 |
Total | | 202,531,310 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Capital Markets 4.2% |
CME Group, Inc. | 134,100 | 24,443,748 |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 471,100 | 36,161,636 |
S&P Global, Inc. | 439,500 | 84,230,175 |
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | 407,500 | 38,084,950 |
Total | | 182,920,509 |
Consumer Finance 1.3% |
Capital One Financial Corp. | 724,000 | 58,347,160 |
Diversified Financial Services 0.3% |
Voya Financial, Inc. | 300,300 | 13,942,929 |
Insurance 2.3% |
Allstate Corp. (The) | 750,300 | 65,928,861 |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | 391,700 | 36,091,238 |
Total | | 102,020,099 |
Total Financials | 559,762,007 |
Health Care 15.2% |
Biotechnology 2.8% |
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | 188,700 | 23,202,552 |
Biogen, Inc.(a) | 92,000 | 30,707,760 |
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.(a) | 204,700 | 20,095,399 |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 286,200 | 20,036,862 |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | 142,900 | 27,281,039 |
Total | | 121,323,612 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 2.2% |
Abbott Laboratories | 355,400 | 25,937,092 |
Baxter International, Inc. | 935,800 | 67,836,142 |
Total | | 93,773,234 |
Health Care Providers & Services 3.0% |
AmerisourceBergen Corp. | 80,994 | 6,752,470 |
Cardinal Health, Inc. | 744,110 | 37,183,177 |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | 134,600 | 18,767,278 |
Humana, Inc. | 31,800 | 9,825,882 |
McKesson Corp. | 448,700 | 57,545,775 |
Total | | 130,074,582 |
Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.2% |
Agilent Technologies, Inc. | 129,800 | 9,871,290 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Pharmaceuticals 7.0% |
Allergan PLC | 56,600 | 8,149,268 |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 1,669,900 | 82,442,963 |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 825,700 | 98,968,402 |
Johnson & Johnson | 303,200 | 40,349,856 |
Merck & Co., Inc. | 1,008,400 | 75,055,212 |
Total | | 304,965,701 |
Total Health Care | 660,008,419 |
Industrials 9.6% |
Aerospace & Defense 2.8% |
Boeing Co. (The) | 311,500 | 120,120,630 |
Airlines 1.8% |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | 1,298,650 | 64,192,269 |
Southwest Airlines Co. | 277,300 | 15,739,548 |
Total | | 79,931,817 |
Electrical Equipment 1.3% |
Acuity Brands, Inc. | 42,380 | 5,124,166 |
Emerson Electric Co. | 212,500 | 13,912,375 |
Rockwell Automation, Inc. | 232,800 | 39,464,256 |
Total | | 58,500,797 |
Industrial Conglomerates 1.1% |
Honeywell International, Inc. | 329,200 | 47,282,996 |
Machinery 1.4% |
Snap-On, Inc. | 373,936 | 62,069,637 |
Professional Services 0.2% |
Robert Half International, Inc. | 100,500 | 6,475,215 |
Road & Rail 0.6% |
Union Pacific Corp. | 151,800 | 24,146,826 |
Trading Companies & Distributors 0.4% |
W.W. Grainger, Inc. | 61,000 | 18,018,790 |
Total Industrials | 416,546,708 |
Information Technology 20.0% |
Communications Equipment 3.0% |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 2,334,500 | 110,398,505 |
F5 Networks, Inc.(a) | 119,800 | 19,281,810 |
Total | | 129,680,315 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
IT Services 5.6% |
MasterCard, Inc., Class A | 537,800 | 113,545,714 |
VeriSign, Inc.(a) | 468,500 | 79,302,995 |
Visa, Inc., Class A | 388,800 | 52,491,888 |
Total | | 245,340,597 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 2.8% |
Analog Devices, Inc. | 56,400 | 5,575,704 |
Broadcom, Inc. | 157,600 | 42,276,200 |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | 1,475,800 | 73,081,616 |
Total | | 120,933,520 |
Software 5.6% |
Adobe, Inc.(a) | 360,700 | 89,388,674 |
Fortinet, Inc.(a) | 182,400 | 13,966,368 |
Microsoft Corp.(b) | 926,600 | 96,764,838 |
VMware, Inc., Class A | 297,900 | 45,003,753 |
Total | | 245,123,633 |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 3.0% |
Apple, Inc. | 532,380 | 88,609,327 |
HP, Inc. | 867,100 | 19,102,213 |
NetApp, Inc. | 319,200 | 20,355,384 |
Total | | 128,066,924 |
Total Information Technology | 869,144,989 |
Materials 2.5% |
Chemicals 1.8% |
Eastman Chemical Co. | 89,011 | 7,176,067 |
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A | 834,200 | 72,550,374 |
Total | | 79,726,441 |
Metals & Mining 0.7% |
Nucor Corp. | 471,980 | 28,904,055 |
Total Materials | 108,630,496 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Real Estate 3.0% |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) 3.0% |
American Tower Corp. | 160,000 | 27,654,400 |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 3,923,600 | 70,860,216 |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 169,400 | 30,851,128 |
Total | | 129,365,744 |
Total Real Estate | 129,365,744 |
Utilities 3.5% |
Electric Utilities 0.5% |
Entergy Corp. | 176,200 | 15,715,278 |
Exelon Corp. | 153,000 | 7,307,280 |
Total | | 23,022,558 |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers 1.4% |
NRG Energy, Inc. | 1,542,800 | 63,115,948 |
Multi-Utilities 1.6% |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | 1,354,900 | 41,893,508 |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. | 483,500 | 26,374,925 |
Total | | 68,268,433 |
Total Utilities | 154,406,939 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $3,569,941,885) | 4,301,230,708 |
|
Money Market Funds 1.1% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.530%(c),(d) | 50,019,492 | 50,014,490 |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $50,014,490) | 50,014,490 |
Total Investments in Securities (Cost: $3,619,956,375) | 4,351,245,198 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | 2,382,394 |
Net Assets | 4,353,627,592 |
At January 31, 2019, securities and/or cash totaling $4,678,464 were pledged as collateral.
Investments in derivatives
Long futures contracts |
Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Trading currency | Notional amount | Value/Unrealized appreciation ($) | Value/Unrealized depreciation ($) |
S&P 500 E-mini | 444 | 03/2019 | USD | 60,039,900 | 2,420,563 | — |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) | Non-income producing investment. |
(b) | This security or a portion of this security has been pledged as collateral in connection with derivative contracts. |
(c) | The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at January 31, 2019. |
(d) | As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended January 31, 2019 are as follows: |
Issuer | Beginning shares | Shares purchased | Shares sold | Ending shares | Realized gain (loss) — affiliated issuers ($) | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) — affiliated issuers ($) | Dividends — affiliated issuers ($) | Value — affiliated issuers at end of period ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.530% |
| 47,331,148 | 293,870,046 | (291,181,702) | 50,019,492 | (493) | 493 | 669,618 | 50,014,490 |
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.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (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, 2019:
| 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 in Securities | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | |
Communication Services | 440,185,859 | — | — | — | 440,185,859 |
Consumer Discretionary | 412,807,084 | — | — | — | 412,807,084 |
Consumer Staples | 322,415,644 | — | — | — | 322,415,644 |
Energy | 227,956,819 | — | — | — | 227,956,819 |
Financials | 559,762,007 | — | — | — | 559,762,007 |
Health Care | 660,008,419 | — | — | — | 660,008,419 |
Industrials | 416,546,708 | — | — | — | 416,546,708 |
Information Technology | 869,144,989 | — | — | — | 869,144,989 |
Materials | 108,630,496 | — | — | — | 108,630,496 |
Real Estate | 129,365,744 | — | — | — | 129,365,744 |
Utilities | 154,406,939 | — | — | — | 154,406,939 |
Total Common Stocks | 4,301,230,708 | — | — | — | 4,301,230,708 |
Money Market Funds | — | — | — | 50,014,490 | 50,014,490 |
Total Investments in Securities | 4,301,230,708 | — | — | 50,014,490 | 4,351,245,198 |
Investments in Derivatives | | | | | |
Asset | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | 2,420,563 | — | — | — | 2,420,563 |
Total | 4,303,651,271 | — | — | 50,014,490 | 4,353,665,761 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $3,569,941,885) | $4,301,230,708 |
Affiliated issuers (cost $50,014,490) | 50,014,490 |
Receivable for: | |
Investments sold | 134,697,801 |
Capital shares sold | 733,269 |
Dividends | 2,758,983 |
Variation margin for futures contracts | 488,400 |
Prepaid expenses | 8,282 |
Other assets | 29,146 |
Total assets | 4,489,961,079 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Investments purchased | 130,548,721 |
Capital shares purchased | 5,070,182 |
Management services fees | 74,104 |
Distribution and/or service fees | 25,066 |
Transfer agent fees | 246,710 |
Compensation of board members | 234,470 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 474 |
Other expenses | 133,760 |
Total liabilities | 136,333,487 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $4,353,627,592 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 3,551,376,361 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) (Note 2) | 802,251,231 |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $4,353,627,592 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Class A | |
Net assets | $3,495,660,642 |
Shares outstanding | 305,861,890 |
Net asset value per share | $11.43 |
Maximum sales charge | 5.75% |
Maximum offering price per share (calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge for Class A shares) | $12.13 |
Advisor Class | |
Net assets | $11,088,673 |
Shares outstanding | 960,877 |
Net asset value per share | $11.54 |
Class C | |
Net assets | $50,457,687 |
Shares outstanding | 4,504,898 |
Net asset value per share | $11.20 |
Institutional Class | |
Net assets | $461,022,666 |
Shares outstanding | 40,123,954 |
Net asset value per share | $11.49 |
Institutional 2 Class | |
Net assets | $50,142,724 |
Shares outstanding | 4,379,038 |
Net asset value per share | $11.45 |
Institutional 3 Class | |
Net assets | $281,312,112 |
Shares outstanding | 24,461,589 |
Net asset value per share | $11.50 |
Class R | |
Net assets | $3,943,088 |
Shares outstanding | 345,132 |
Net asset value per share | $11.42 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers | $50,618,504 |
Dividends — affiliated issuers | 669,618 |
Total income | 51,288,122 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 13,675,171 |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | 4,531,938 |
Class C | 246,261 |
Class R | 10,944 |
Class T | 1,194 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 1,526,358 |
Advisor Class | 4,456 |
Class C | 20,765 |
Institutional Class | 135,431 |
Institutional 2 Class | 14,317 |
Institutional 3 Class | 10,516 |
Class R | 1,840 |
Class T | 393 |
Compensation of board members | 15,239 |
Custodian fees | 17,422 |
Printing and postage fees | 164,317 |
Registration fees | 87,861 |
Audit fees | 17,398 |
Legal fees | 21,075 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 474 |
Other | 39,468 |
Total expenses | 20,542,838 |
Net investment income | 30,745,284 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 136,728,190 |
Investments — affiliated issuers | (493) |
Futures contracts | (4,978,800) |
Net realized gain | 131,748,897 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | (293,464,391) |
Investments — affiliated issuers | 493 |
Futures contracts | 1,569,320 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (291,894,578) |
Net realized and unrealized loss | (160,145,681) |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | $(129,400,397) |
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, 2019 (Unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $30,745,284 | $40,345,089 |
Net realized gain | 131,748,897 | 320,562,021 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (291,894,578) | 370,014,185 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (129,400,397) | 730,921,295 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | |
Class A | (262,138,569) | |
Advisor Class | (839,395) | |
Class C | (3,399,386) | |
Institutional Class | (34,732,155) | |
Institutional 2 Class | (3,823,913) | |
Institutional 3 Class | (21,752,522) | |
Class R | (302,970) | |
Class T | (88,745) | |
Net investment income | | |
Class A | | (52,999,190) |
Advisor Class | | (110,839) |
Class C | | (466,638) |
Institutional Class | | (2,841,035) |
Institutional 2 Class | | (2,080,750) |
Institutional 3 Class | | (5,480,347) |
Class K | | (25,699) |
Class R | | (60,849) |
Class T | | (20,965) |
Net realized gains | | |
Class A | | (162,252,446) |
Advisor Class | | (292,108) |
Class C | | (2,658,313) |
Institutional Class | | (7,504,180) |
Institutional 2 Class | | (5,347,909) |
Institutional 3 Class | | (13,727,135) |
Class K | | (75,700) |
Class R | | (218,938) |
Class T | | (64,017) |
Total distributions to shareholders (Note 2) | (327,077,655) | (256,227,058) |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity | 419,792,351 | (210,114,426) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (36,685,701) | 264,579,811 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 4,390,313,293 | 4,125,733,482 |
Net assets at end of period | $4,353,627,592 | $4,390,313,293 |
Undistributed net investment income | $9,414,700 | $21,168,153 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| January 31, 2019 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2018 |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A | | | | |
Subscriptions | 4,718,468 | 56,605,811 | 4,941,593 | 60,798,153 |
Distributions reinvested | 23,405,065 | 259,094,070 | 18,003,505 | 212,621,389 |
Redemptions | (16,173,843) | (194,518,816) | (33,573,703) | (406,351,415) |
Net increase (decrease) | 11,949,690 | 121,181,065 | (10,628,605) | (132,931,873) |
Advisor Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 227,446 | 2,824,656 | 455,836 | 5,617,284 |
Distributions reinvested | 75,055 | 839,113 | 33,785 | 402,720 |
Redemptions | (91,460) | (1,049,106) | (308,584) | (3,758,651) |
Net increase | 211,041 | 2,614,663 | 181,037 | 2,261,353 |
Class B | | | | |
Redemptions | — | — | (250) | (3,689) |
Net decrease | — | — | (250) | (3,689) |
Class C | | | | |
Subscriptions | 951,218 | 11,201,601 | 945,562 | 11,385,008 |
Distributions reinvested | 293,072 | 3,182,757 | 252,632 | 2,930,530 |
Redemptions | (586,279) | (6,764,448) | (2,437,629) | (29,596,219) |
Net increase (decrease) | 658,011 | 7,619,910 | (1,239,435) | (15,280,681) |
Institutional Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 25,379,246 | 310,444,530 | 6,256,539 | 76,785,167 |
Distributions reinvested | 3,065,100 | 34,114,567 | 833,483 | 9,893,443 |
Redemptions | (5,290,481) | (62,465,225) | (3,859,836) | (46,731,235) |
Net increase | 23,153,865 | 282,093,872 | 3,230,186 | 39,947,375 |
Institutional 2 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 401,509 | 4,940,567 | 1,278,465 | 15,633,848 |
Distributions reinvested | 341,063 | 3,782,389 | 627,930 | 7,428,412 |
Redemptions | (452,359) | (5,619,242) | (7,456,011) | (92,888,582) |
Net increase (decrease) | 290,213 | 3,103,714 | (5,549,616) | (69,826,322) |
Institutional 3 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 369,869 | 4,325,406 | 1,516,002 | 19,007,087 |
Distributions reinvested | 1,950,614 | 21,729,841 | 1,616,775 | 19,207,291 |
Redemptions | (1,710,544) | (21,455,387) | (5,656,504) | (69,683,619) |
Net increase (decrease) | 609,939 | 4,599,860 | (2,523,727) | (31,469,241) |
Class K | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 2,423 | 30,466 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 8,517 | 101,179 |
Redemptions | — | — | (148,877) | (1,863,391) |
Net decrease | — | — | (137,937) | (1,731,746) |
Class R | | | | |
Subscriptions | 52,353 | 627,647 | 126,659 | 1,529,760 |
Distributions reinvested | 12,786 | 141,540 | 10,919 | 128,960 |
Redemptions | (88,469) | (1,050,054) | (200,845) | (2,426,074) |
Net decrease | (23,330) | (280,867) | (63,267) | (767,354) |
Class T | | | | |
Distributions reinvested | 7,934 | 88,469 | 7,129 | 84,760 |
Redemptions | (111,017) | (1,228,335) | (32,853) | (397,008) |
Net decrease | (103,083) | (1,139,866) | (25,724) | (312,248) |
Total net increase (decrease) | 36,746,346 | 419,792,351 | (16,757,338) | (210,114,426) |
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.
| 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 | Total distributions to shareholders |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $12.76 | 0.08 | (0.50) | (0.42) | (0.11) | (0.80) | (0.91) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $11.43 | 0.11 | 1.95 | 2.06 | (0.18) | (0.55) | (0.73) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $10.00 | 0.18 | 1.38 | 1.56 | (0.13) | — | (0.13) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.99 | 0.13 | (0.00)(e) | 0.13 | (0.12) | — | (0.12) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $8.93 | 0.11 | 1.05 | 1.16 | (0.10) | — | (0.10) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $7.75 | 0.09 | 1.23 | 1.32 | (0.14) | — | (0.14) |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $12.89 | 0.10 | (0.51) | (0.41) | (0.14) | (0.80) | (0.94) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $11.54 | 0.14 | 1.97 | 2.11 | (0.21) | (0.55) | (0.76) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $10.09 | 0.21 | 1.39 | 1.60 | (0.15) | — | (0.15) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $10.07 | 0.14 | 0.03(f) | 0.17 | (0.15) | — | (0.15) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.00 | 0.14 | 1.05 | 1.19 | (0.12) | — | (0.12) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $7.81 | 0.11 | 1.24 | 1.35 | (0.16) | — | (0.16) |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $12.47 | 0.04 | (0.49) | (0.45) | (0.02) | (0.80) | (0.82) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $11.20 | 0.02 | 1.90 | 1.92 | (0.10) | (0.55) | (0.65) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.80 | 0.09 | 1.37 | 1.46 | (0.06) | — | (0.06) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.78 | 0.05 | 0.02(f) | 0.07 | (0.05) | — | (0.05) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $8.75 | 0.04 | 1.02 | 1.06 | (0.03) | — | (0.03) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $7.61 | 0.03 | 1.20 | 1.23 | (0.09) | — | (0.09) |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $12.84 | 0.10 | (0.51) | (0.41) | (0.14) | (0.80) | (0.94) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $11.50 | 0.14 | 1.96 | 2.10 | (0.21) | (0.55) | (0.76) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $10.06 | 0.23 | 1.37 | 1.60 | (0.16) | — | (0.16) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $10.04 | 0.15 | 0.02(f) | 0.17 | (0.15) | — | (0.15) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $8.97 | 0.14 | 1.05 | 1.19 | (0.12) | — | (0.12) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $7.79 | 0.11 | 1.23 | 1.34 | (0.16) | — | (0.16) |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $12.80 | 0.10 | (0.50) | (0.40) | (0.15) | (0.80) | (0.95) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $11.47 | 0.15 | 1.95 | 2.10 | (0.22) | (0.55) | (0.77) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $10.03 | 0.22 | 1.38 | 1.60 | (0.16) | — | (0.16) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $10.02 | 0.16 | 0.01(f) | 0.17 | (0.16) | — | (0.16) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $8.96 | 0.14 | 1.06 | 1.20 | (0.14) | — | (0.14) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $7.77 | 0.13 | 1.24 | 1.37 | (0.18) | — | (0.18) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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) |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $11.43 | (3.03%) | 0.98%(c) | 0.98%(c) | 1.37%(c) | 40% | $3,495,661 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $12.76 | 18.55% | 0.98% | 0.98%(d) | 0.90% | 71% | $3,749,864 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $11.43 | 15.74% | 1.03% | 1.03%(d) | 1.66% | 72% | $3,481,990 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $10.00 | 1.39% | 1.04% | 1.04%(d) | 1.34% | 77% | $3,475,816 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.99 | 13.03% | 1.06% | 1.06%(d) | 1.12% | 77% | $3,601,777 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $8.93 | 17.21% | 1.11% | 1.11%(d) | 1.12% | 73% | $3,325,544 |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $11.54 | (2.91%) | 0.73%(c) | 0.73%(c) | 1.63%(c) | 40% | $11,089 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $12.89 | 18.83% | 0.73% | 0.73%(d) | 1.15% | 71% | $9,665 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $11.54 | 16.05% | 0.77% | 0.77%(d) | 1.98% | 72% | $6,566 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $10.09 | 1.75% | 0.80% | 0.80%(d) | 1.50% | 77% | $3,298 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $10.07 | 13.29% | 0.80% | 0.80%(d) | 1.40% | 77% | $948 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.00 | 17.45% | 0.87% | 0.87%(d) | 1.34% | 73% | $195 |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $11.20 | (3.41%) | 1.73%(c) | 1.73%(c) | 0.63%(c) | 40% | $50,458 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $12.47 | 17.56% | 1.73% | 1.73%(d) | 0.17% | 71% | $47,968 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $11.20 | 14.94% | 1.77% | 1.77%(d) | 0.91% | 72% | $56,943 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.80 | 0.74% | 1.79% | 1.79%(d) | 0.57% | 77% | $58,819 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.78 | 12.17% | 1.80% | 1.80%(d) | 0.37% | 77% | $52,590 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $8.75 | 16.20% | 1.86% | 1.86%(d) | 0.37% | 73% | $35,687 |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $11.49 | (2.92%) | 0.73%(c) | 0.73%(c) | 1.74%(c) | 40% | $461,023 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $12.84 | 18.80% | 0.73% | 0.73%(d) | 1.15% | 71% | $217,861 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $11.50 | 16.01% | 0.77% | 0.77%(d) | 2.12% | 72% | $157,993 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $10.06 | 1.75% | 0.79% | 0.79%(d) | 1.58% | 77% | $43,386 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $10.04 | 13.34% | 0.80% | 0.80%(d) | 1.38% | 77% | $43,636 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $8.97 | 17.38% | 0.87% | 0.87%(d) | 1.35% | 73% | $6,030 |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $11.45 | (2.90%) | 0.70%(c) | 0.70%(c) | 1.65%(c) | 40% | $50,143 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $12.80 | 18.82% | 0.70% | 0.70% | 1.22% | 71% | $52,336 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $11.47 | 16.14% | 0.71% | 0.71% | 2.05% | 72% | $110,542 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $10.03 | 1.75% | 0.71% | 0.71% | 1.67% | 77% | $79,994 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $10.02 | 13.40% | 0.70% | 0.70% | 1.47% | 77% | $76,799 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $8.96 | 17.75% | 0.70% | 0.70% | 1.53% | 73% | $57,466 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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 | Total distributions to shareholders |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $12.85 | 0.11 | (0.51) | (0.40) | (0.15) | (0.80) | (0.95) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $11.51 | 0.15 | 1.96 | 2.11 | (0.22) | (0.55) | (0.77) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $10.07 | 0.27 | 1.34 | 1.61 | (0.17) | — | (0.17) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $10.06 | 0.09 | 0.08(f) | 0.17 | (0.16) | — | (0.16) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015(g) | $10.09 | 0.02 | (0.05)(f) | (0.03) | — | — | — |
Class R |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $12.74 | 0.07 | (0.51) | (0.44) | (0.08) | (0.80) | (0.88) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $11.42 | 0.08 | 1.94 | 2.02 | (0.15) | (0.55) | (0.70) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.99 | 0.15 | 1.39 | 1.54 | (0.11) | — | (0.11) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.98 | 0.10 | 0.01(f) | 0.11 | (0.10) | — | (0.10) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $8.92 | 0.08 | 1.06 | 1.14 | (0.08) | — | (0.08) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $7.75 | 0.07 | 1.22 | 1.29 | (0.12) | — | (0.12) |
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) | Annualized. |
(d) | The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%. |
(e) | Rounds to zero. |
(f) | 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. |
(g) | 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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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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) |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $11.50 | (2.84%) | 0.65%(c) | 0.65%(c) | 1.70%(c) | 40% | $281,312 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $12.85 | 18.89% | 0.65% | 0.65% | 1.23% | 71% | $306,602 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $11.51 | 16.12% | 0.66% | 0.66% | 2.46% | 72% | $303,699 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $10.07 | 1.82% | 0.68% | 0.68% | 0.92% | 77% | $1,054 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015(g) | $10.06 | (0.30%) | 0.60%(c) | 0.60%(c) | 1.16%(c) | 77% | $2 |
Class R |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $11.42 | (3.22%) | 1.23%(c) | 1.23%(c) | 1.12%(c) | 40% | $3,943 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $12.74 | 18.21% | 1.23% | 1.23%(d) | 0.65% | 71% | $4,693 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $11.42 | 15.49% | 1.27% | 1.27%(d) | 1.43% | 72% | $4,929 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.99 | 1.13% | 1.29% | 1.29%(d) | 1.10% | 77% | $4,349 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.98 | 12.78% | 1.31% | 1.31%(d) | 0.86% | 77% | $4,943 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $8.92 | 16.81% | 1.37% | 1.37%(d) | 0.89% | 73% | $3,655 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
January 31, 2019 (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.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within 12 months after purchase. Effective July 1, 2018, Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares of the same Fund in the month of or the month following the 10-year anniversary of the Class C shares purchase date.
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.
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.
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.
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. Effective at the close of business on December 14, 2018, Class T shares merged, in a tax-free transaction, into Class A shares of the Fund and are no longer offered for sale.
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
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 (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
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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 may also pay interest expense on cash collateral received from the broker. Any interest expense paid by the Fund is shown on the Statement of Operations. 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 determining whether to exercise such termination rights, the Fund would consider, in addition to counterparty credit risk, 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 exposure to the securities market. 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, 2019 (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, 2019:
| Asset derivatives | |
Risk exposure category | Statement of assets and liabilities location | Fair value ($) |
Equity risk | Component of total distributable earnings (loss) — unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | 2,420,563* |
* | 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, 2019:
Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | Futures contracts ($) |
Equity risk | (4,978,800) |
|
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | Futures contracts ($) |
Equity risk | 1,569,320 |
The following table is a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended January 31, 2019:
Derivative instrument | Average notional amounts ($)* |
Futures contracts — long | 65,196,473 |
* | Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the six months ended January 31, 2019. |
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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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 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 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 pronouncements
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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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. Management does not expect the implementation of this guidance to have a material impact on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures.
Accounting Standards Update 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. ASU No. 2018-13, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and the policy for the timing of transfers between levels. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 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 disclosures, if any.
Disclosure Update and Simplification
In September 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released Final Rule 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification, which amends certain financial statement disclosure requirements that the SEC determined to be redundant, outdated, or superseded in light of other SEC disclosure requirements, GAAP, or changes in the information environment. As a result of the amendments, management implemented disclosure changes which included removing the components of distributable earnings presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and combining income and gain distributions paid to shareholders as presented on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. Any values presented to meet prior year requirements were left unchanged. The amendments had no effect on the Fund’s net assets or results of operation.
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, 2019 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 Deferred 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 Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred 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. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to affiliated funds governed by the Board of Trustees, based on relative net assets.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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, 2019, 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 | 0.08 |
Advisor Class | 0.08 |
Class C | 0.08 |
Institutional Class | 0.09 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.06 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.01 |
Class R | 0.08 |
Class T | 0.03(a) |
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 expired on January 31, 2019. SDC is owned by six associated investment companies, including the Fund. The Fund’s ownership interest in SDC at January 31, 2019 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, 2019, 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 the maximum annual rates of up to 0.25%, 1.00%, 0.50% and 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C, Class R and Class T shares, respectively. For Class C shares, of the 1.00% fee, up to 0.75% can be reimbursed for distribution expenses and up to an additional 0.25% can be reimbursed for shareholder servicing expenses. For Class R shares, of the 0.50% fee, up to 0.25% can be reimbursed for shareholder servicing expenses. For Class T shares, of the 0.25% fee, up to 0.25% can be reimbursed
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
for distribution and/or shareholder servicing expenses. As a result of all Class T shares of the Fund being redeemed or converted to Class A shares, December 14, 2018 was the last day the Fund paid a distribution and shareholder services fee for Class T shares.
The amount of distribution and shareholder services expenses incurred by the Distributor and not yet reimbursed (unreimbursed expense) was approximately $1,289,000 for Class C shares. This amount is based on the most recent information available as of December 31, 2018, and may be recovered from future payments under the distribution plan or CDSCs. To the extent the unreimbursed expense has been fully recovered, the distribution and/or shareholder services fee is reduced.
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended January 31, 2019, if any, are listed below:
| Amount ($) |
Class A | 617,576 |
Class C | 1,685 |
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, 2018 through November 30, 2019 | Prior to December 1, 2018 |
Class A | 1.12% | 1.12% |
Advisor Class | 0.87 | 0.87 |
Class C | 1.87 | 1.87 |
Institutional Class | 0.87 | 0.87 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.85 | 0.83 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.80 | 0.78 |
Class R | 1.37 | 1.37 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
At January 31, 2019, 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) ($) | Net unrealized appreciation ($) |
3,619,956,000 | 837,458,000 | (103,748,000) | 733,710,000 |
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, 2018, 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.
2019 ($) | No expiration short-term ($) | No expiration long-term ($) | Total ($) |
18,579,540 | — | — | 18,579,540 |
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 $1,821,168,726 and $1,703,120,785, respectively, for the six months ended January 31, 2019. 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. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
The Fund did not borrow or lend money under the Interfund Program during the six months ended January 31, 2019.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 8. 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 or an affiliated 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 federal funds effective rate, (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 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 unused 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. This agreement expires annually in December unless extended or renewed.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended January 31, 2019.
Note 9. Significant risks
Shareholder concentration risk
At January 31, 2019, affiliated shareholders of record owned 84.9% 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.
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 10. 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 11. 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, 2019 (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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, 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 or Form N-PORT (available for filings after March 31, 2019). The Fund’s Form N-Q or Form N-PORT is available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q or Form N-PORT, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ 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 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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SemiAnnual Report
January 31, 2019
Columbia Income Opportunities Fund
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/), and each time a report is posted you will be notified by mail and provided with a website address to access the report.
If you have already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically at any time by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, for Fund shares held directly with the Fund, by calling 800.345.6611 or by enrolling in “eDelivery” by logging into your account at columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/.
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Dear Shareholders,
Volatility exists in financial markets and this is not a comfortable fact of life. How investors deal with this reality, including how they react to short term spikes in volatility as well as to longer periods of increased or decreased volatility, may have a significant impact on their overall investing success.
Too often, investors change their investment strategy based on something that’s happening at a moment in time rather than thinking about how that change in strategy might affect their ability to achieve their longer term financial goals. Emotion replaces logic and reasoning. Investors may sell in reaction to a market drop (fear or panic), locking in low returns which means they won’t be invested when the market returns, or they invest more at a market peak (greed or conviction), essentially when it is expensive to do so. In both cases, selling and buying at the exact wrong time.
We believe the best outcomes come from a consistent approach to investing. Here are five areas where advisors can help us overcome the tendency to react emotionally as we struggle to make the right choices with our investments:
Long-term focus
The further away long-term goals, aspirations and objectives are, the easier it is to stray away from the goals and priorities that we set out. Advisors help us stay focused on what we want to accomplish.
Discipline through up-and-down markets
Advisors help set rules to prevent us from making rash decisions that we may regret later. Knowing ahead of time what you should do in case of certain situations will help you get through volatile markets and not make emotional decisions.
Tax-awareness
Taxes are one of the biggest drags on investment returns and are critical attributes of investing. Yet few of us take the necessary steps to ease the corrosive effect of taxes. Advisors have tools and knowledge that may help us to manage portfolios more tax-efficiently and keep more of what we earn.
Emotional objectivity
Our emotions are very hard to manage and making investment decisions in an emotional state can lead to exceedingly bad outcomes. An objective advisor can help prevent some of the reactionary mistakes emotions often lead us to.
Education and guidance
The role of the advisor is to teach and guide us toward achieving our financial goals. In terms of working through emotions, guidance is by far the most important component.
By understanding our own behaviors and biases, we can prepare for future challenges. Your success is our priority. Talk to your advisor about how working with Columbia Threadneedle Investments may help you stay the course and position your portfolio for consistent, sustainable outcomes, regardless of market conditions.
Sincerely,
Christopher O. Petersen
President, Columbia Funds
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 Income Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report 2019
Columbia Income Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report 2019
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
Lead Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2003
Daniel DeYoung
Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since February 2019
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended January 31, 2019) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A | Excluding sales charges | 06/19/03 | 1.26 | 0.42 | 3.69 | 8.76 |
| Including sales charges | | -3.56 | -4.31 | 2.69 | 8.23 |
Advisor Class* | 11/08/12 | 1.39 | 0.69 | 3.95 | 8.93 |
Class C | Excluding sales charges | 06/19/03 | 0.87 | -0.33 | 2.92 | 7.98 |
| Including sales charges | | -0.12 | -1.29 | 2.92 | 7.98 |
Institutional Class* | 09/27/10 | 1.39 | 0.68 | 3.93 | 8.99 |
Institutional 2 Class* | 11/08/12 | 1.42 | 0.66 | 4.05 | 8.99 |
Institutional 3 Class* | 03/07/11 | 1.45 | 0.81 | 4.10 | 9.10 |
Class R* | 09/27/10 | 1.13 | 0.17 | 3.41 | 8.49 |
ICE BofAML BB-B US Cash Pay High Yield Constrained Index | | 1.69 | 1.86 | 4.63 | 9.71 |
Returns for Class A shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 4.75%. Returns for Class C shares are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. 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 share 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/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, 2019) |
Common Stocks | 0.0(a) |
Convertible Bonds | 0.0(a) |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | 88.5 |
Money Market Funds | 7.8 |
Senior Loans | 3.7 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments and exclude investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Quality breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2019) |
BBB rating | 0.5 |
BB rating | 45.1 |
B rating | 50.7 |
CCC rating | 3.6 |
Not rated | 0.1 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income investments (excluding Money Market Funds and derivatives, if any).
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 shareholder transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund 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 $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
August 1, 2018 — January 31, 2019 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | 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 | 1,012.60 | 1,019.96 | 5.28 | 5.30 | 1.04 |
Advisor Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,013.90 | 1,021.22 | 4.01 | 4.02 | 0.79 |
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,008.70 | 1,016.18 | 9.06 | 9.10 | 1.79 |
Institutional Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,013.90 | 1,021.22 | 4.01 | 4.02 | 0.79 |
Institutional 2 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,014.20 | 1,021.58 | 3.66 | 3.67 | 0.72 |
Institutional 3 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,014.50 | 1,021.83 | 3.40 | 3.41 | 0.67 |
Class R | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,011.30 | 1,018.70 | 6.54 | 6.56 | 1.29 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Common Stocks 0.0% |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Communication Services 0.0% |
Media 0.0% |
Haights Cross Communications, Inc.(a),(b),(c),(d) | 275,078 | 0 |
Loral Space & Communications, Inc.(b) | 101 | 3,648 |
Ziff Davis Holdings, Inc.(a),(b),(d) | 6,107 | 61 |
Total | | 3,709 |
Total Communication Services | 3,709 |
Consumer Discretionary 0.0% |
Auto Components 0.0% |
Lear Corp. | 540 | 83,122 |
Total Consumer Discretionary | 83,122 |
Industrials 0.0% |
Commercial Services & Supplies 0.0% |
Quad/Graphics, Inc. | 1,298 | 17,536 |
Total Industrials | 17,536 |
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 $3,191,147) | 104,367 |
Convertible Bonds —% |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Wirelines —% |
At Home Corp.(a),(c),(d),(e) |
Subordinated |
06/12/2015 | 0.000% | | 3,896,787 | 0 |
Total Convertible Bonds (Cost $—) | 0 |
|
Corporate Bonds & Notes 88.5% |
| | | | |
Aerospace & Defense 2.2% |
Bombardier, Inc.(f) |
01/15/2023 | 6.125% | | 1,800,000 | 1,740,704 |
12/01/2024 | 7.500% | | 2,851,000 | 2,764,686 |
03/15/2025 | 7.500% | | 1,050,000 | 1,011,707 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
TransDigm, Inc. |
07/15/2024 | 6.500% | | 800,000 | 790,055 |
05/15/2025 | 6.500% | | 3,677,000 | 3,570,661 |
06/15/2026 | 6.375% | | 8,157,000 | 7,864,425 |
TransDigm, Inc.(f),(g) |
03/15/2026 | 6.250% | | 8,690,000 | 8,825,468 |
Total | 26,567,706 |
Automotive 0.1% |
IHO Verwaltungs GmbH PIK(f) |
09/15/2023 | 4.500% | | 1,200,000 | 1,143,901 |
Banking 0.8% |
Ally Financial, Inc. |
11/01/2031 | 8.000% | | 7,623,000 | 9,151,968 |
Brokerage/Asset Managers/Exchanges 0.1% |
VFH Parent LLC/Orchestra Co-Issuer, Inc.(f) |
06/15/2022 | 6.750% | | 908,000 | 931,299 |
Building Materials 1.1% |
American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc.(f) |
05/15/2026 | 5.875% | | 6,005,000 | 6,014,698 |
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.(f) |
11/01/2025 | 4.875% | | 7,082,000 | 6,622,400 |
James Hardie International Finance DAC(f) |
01/15/2025 | 4.750% | | 1,430,000 | 1,362,222 |
Total | 13,999,320 |
Cable and Satellite 9.2% |
CCO Holdings LLC/Capital Corp.(f) |
05/01/2025 | 5.375% | | 6,519,000 | 6,562,273 |
02/15/2026 | 5.750% | | 8,985,000 | 9,128,976 |
05/01/2026 | 5.500% | | 106,000 | 105,818 |
05/01/2027 | 5.875% | | 3,109,000 | 3,114,211 |
CSC Holdings LLC(f) |
07/15/2023 | 5.375% | | 3,600,000 | 3,644,845 |
10/15/2025 | 6.625% | | 877,000 | 918,724 |
02/01/2028 | 5.375% | | 8,773,000 | 8,444,591 |
04/01/2028 | 7.500% | | 7,060,000 | 7,244,541 |
02/01/2029 | 6.500% | | 2,663,000 | 2,699,640 |
DISH DBS Corp. |
07/01/2026 | 7.750% | | 15,439,000 | 13,291,389 |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc.(f) |
04/15/2025 | 5.375% | | 5,678,000 | 5,750,236 |
07/15/2026 | 5.375% | | 2,302,000 | 2,282,299 |
08/01/2027 | 5.000% | | 1,776,000 | 1,716,227 |
Unitymedia Hessen GmbH & Co. KG NRW(f) |
01/15/2025 | 5.000% | | 14,823,000 | 15,055,351 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC(f) |
01/15/2026 | 5.250% | | 13,688,000 | 13,481,558 |
08/15/2026 | 5.500% | | 4,893,000 | 4,864,029 |
Ziggo Bond Finance BV(f) |
01/15/2027 | 6.000% | | 5,350,000 | 4,926,237 |
Ziggo BV(f) |
01/15/2027 | 5.500% | | 9,828,000 | 9,265,946 |
Total | 112,496,891 |
Chemicals 3.4% |
Angus Chemical Co.(f) |
02/15/2023 | 8.750% | | 6,093,000 | 5,929,531 |
Axalta Coating Systems LLC(f) |
08/15/2024 | 4.875% | | 4,749,000 | 4,652,177 |
INEOS Group Holdings SA(f) |
08/01/2024 | 5.625% | | 1,104,000 | 1,059,790 |
Platform Specialty Products Corp.(f) |
02/01/2022 | 6.500% | | 672,000 | 682,920 |
12/01/2025 | 5.875% | | 9,250,000 | 9,242,332 |
PQ Corp.(f) |
11/15/2022 | 6.750% | | 7,000,000 | 7,327,341 |
12/15/2025 | 5.750% | | 3,530,000 | 3,339,832 |
SPCM SA(f) |
09/15/2025 | 4.875% | | 2,650,000 | 2,530,933 |
Starfruit Finco BV/US Holdco LLC(f) |
10/01/2026 | 8.000% | | 6,610,000 | 6,600,217 |
Total | 41,365,073 |
Construction Machinery 1.1% |
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. |
09/01/2025 | 5.625% | | 2,104,000 | 2,056,536 |
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc.(f) |
01/15/2025 | 5.375% | | 2,029,000 | 2,040,935 |
United Rentals North America, Inc. |
09/15/2026 | 5.875% | | 2,077,000 | 2,107,083 |
12/15/2026 | 6.500% | | 6,488,000 | 6,736,471 |
Total | 12,941,025 |
Consumer Cyclical Services 0.8% |
APX Group, Inc. |
12/01/2022 | 7.875% | | 9,167,000 | 8,891,990 |
frontdoor, Inc.(f) |
08/15/2026 | 6.750% | | 1,334,000 | 1,324,228 |
Total | 10,216,218 |
Consumer Products 2.1% |
Energizer Holdings, Inc.(f) |
07/15/2026 | 6.375% | | 1,353,000 | 1,315,830 |
01/15/2027 | 7.750% | | 1,603,000 | 1,640,180 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Mattel, Inc.(f) |
12/31/2025 | 6.750% | | 3,669,000 | 3,465,712 |
Prestige Brands, Inc.(f) |
03/01/2024 | 6.375% | | 6,621,000 | 6,593,794 |
Resideo Funding, Inc.(f) |
11/01/2026 | 6.125% | | 702,000 | 721,834 |
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The) |
10/15/2023 | 6.000% | | 6,652,000 | 6,793,748 |
Spectrum Brands, Inc. |
07/15/2025 | 5.750% | | 5,524,000 | 5,446,786 |
Total | 25,977,884 |
Diversified Manufacturing 1.2% |
Apergy Corp. |
05/01/2026 | 6.375% | | 4,456,000 | 4,388,162 |
CFX Escrow Corp.(f),(g) |
02/15/2024 | 6.000% | | 760,000 | 760,000 |
02/15/2026 | 6.375% | | 912,000 | 912,000 |
Gates Global LLC/Co.(f) |
07/15/2022 | 6.000% | | 552,000 | 555,495 |
SPX FLOW, Inc.(f) |
08/15/2024 | 5.625% | | 1,680,000 | 1,649,678 |
WESCO Distribution, Inc. |
06/15/2024 | 5.375% | | 3,540,000 | 3,481,218 |
Zekelman Industries, Inc.(f) |
06/15/2023 | 9.875% | | 2,993,000 | 3,180,383 |
Total | 14,926,936 |
Electric 3.5% |
AES Corp. |
05/15/2026 | 6.000% | | 1,976,000 | 2,092,815 |
09/01/2027 | 5.125% | | 4,441,000 | 4,578,569 |
Calpine Corp.(f) |
06/01/2026 | 5.250% | | 2,186,000 | 2,078,543 |
Clearway Energy Operating LLC |
08/15/2024 | 5.375% | | 4,527,000 | 4,245,769 |
09/15/2026 | 5.000% | | 6,302,000 | 5,496,239 |
Clearway Energy Operating LLC(f) |
10/15/2025 | 5.750% | | 1,357,000 | 1,255,718 |
NextEra Energy Operating Partners LP(f) |
09/15/2027 | 4.500% | | 8,160,000 | 7,432,724 |
Pattern Energy Group, Inc.(f) |
02/01/2024 | 5.875% | | 6,974,000 | 6,880,283 |
TerraForm Power Operating LLC(f) |
01/31/2028 | 5.000% | | 5,353,000 | 4,969,698 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Vistra Operations Co., LLC(f),(g) |
02/15/2027 | 5.625% | | 4,127,000 | 4,148,584 |
Total | 43,178,942 |
Finance Companies 3.6% |
Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd.(f) |
01/15/2023 | 5.500% | | 4,714,000 | 4,813,984 |
10/01/2023 | 5.125% | | 2,736,000 | 2,771,442 |
iStar, Inc. |
04/01/2022 | 6.000% | | 3,079,000 | 3,060,541 |
Navient Corp. |
01/25/2022 | 7.250% | | 5,777,000 | 5,997,479 |
06/15/2022 | 6.500% | | 3,411,000 | 3,488,334 |
03/25/2024 | 6.125% | | 2,529,000 | 2,418,986 |
Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd.(f) |
08/15/2022 | 5.250% | | 501,000 | 508,598 |
Provident Funding Associates LP/Finance Corp.(f) |
06/15/2025 | 6.375% | | 4,304,000 | 3,797,927 |
Quicken Loans, Inc.(f) |
05/01/2025 | 5.750% | | 7,948,000 | 7,670,631 |
Springleaf Finance Corp. |
03/15/2023 | 5.625% | | 2,559,000 | 2,532,095 |
03/15/2025 | 6.875% | | 3,841,000 | 3,671,985 |
03/15/2026 | 7.125% | | 3,312,000 | 3,163,003 |
Total | 43,895,005 |
Food and Beverage 2.4% |
B&G Foods, Inc. |
04/01/2025 | 5.250% | | 4,910,000 | 4,812,708 |
FAGE International SA/U.S.A. Dairy Industry, Inc.(f) |
08/15/2026 | 5.625% | | 6,206,000 | 5,353,407 |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.(f) |
11/01/2024 | 4.625% | | 2,632,000 | 2,619,074 |
11/01/2026 | 4.875% | | 940,000 | 939,644 |
Post Holdings, Inc.(f) |
08/15/2026 | 5.000% | | 9,994,000 | 9,467,606 |
03/01/2027 | 5.750% | | 4,736,000 | 4,644,193 |
01/15/2028 | 5.625% | | 1,446,000 | 1,388,078 |
Total | 29,224,710 |
Gaming 4.6% |
Boyd Gaming Corp. |
05/15/2023 | 6.875% | | 4,851,000 | 5,040,883 |
04/01/2026 | 6.375% | | 234,000 | 238,752 |
08/15/2026 | 6.000% | | 3,032,000 | 3,042,430 |
Eldorado Resorts, Inc. |
04/01/2025 | 6.000% | | 5,065,000 | 5,093,374 |
Eldorado Resorts, Inc.(f) |
09/15/2026 | 6.000% | | 2,161,000 | 2,157,238 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
International Game Technology PLC(f) |
02/15/2025 | 6.500% | | 5,130,000 | 5,341,417 |
01/15/2027 | 6.250% | | 2,179,000 | 2,208,562 |
Jack Ohio Finance LLC/1 Corp.(f) |
11/15/2021 | 6.750% | | 2,524,000 | 2,607,093 |
MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership LP/Finance Co-Issuer, Inc. |
05/01/2024 | 5.625% | | 2,076,000 | 2,132,336 |
09/01/2026 | 4.500% | | 1,700,000 | 1,610,990 |
MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership LP/Finance Co-Issuer, Inc.(f) |
02/01/2027 | 5.750% | | 2,094,000 | 2,114,456 |
MGM Resorts International |
12/15/2021 | 6.625% | | 6,034,000 | 6,389,686 |
Penn National Gaming, Inc.(f) |
01/15/2027 | 5.625% | | 2,580,000 | 2,429,656 |
Rivers Pittsburgh Borrower LP/Finance Corp.(f) |
08/15/2021 | 6.125% | | 3,593,000 | 3,574,942 |
Scientific Games International, Inc.(f) |
10/15/2025 | 5.000% | | 6,182,000 | 5,855,788 |
Stars Group Holdings BV/Co-Borrower LLC(f) |
07/15/2026 | 7.000% | | 1,362,000 | 1,384,244 |
Tunica-Biloxi Gaming Authority(f) |
12/15/2020 | 3.780% | | 5,451,976 | 1,403,884 |
Wynn Las Vegas LLC/Capital Corp.(f) |
03/01/2025 | 5.500% | | 3,316,000 | 3,224,253 |
Total | 55,849,984 |
Health Care 3.4% |
Avantor, Inc.(f) |
10/01/2024 | 6.000% | | 1,345,000 | 1,372,488 |
Change Healthcare Holdings LLC/Finance, Inc.(f) |
03/01/2025 | 5.750% | | 5,593,000 | 5,339,016 |
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.(f) |
04/01/2026 | 5.500% | | 1,382,000 | 1,413,523 |
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc. |
03/31/2023 | 6.250% | | 2,544,000 | 2,432,387 |
HCA, Inc. |
09/01/2028 | 5.625% | | 1,865,000 | 1,930,808 |
02/01/2029 | 5.875% | | 1,867,000 | 1,956,175 |
Hologic, Inc.(f) |
10/15/2025 | 4.375% | | 4,639,000 | 4,560,940 |
MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC(f) |
06/01/2024 | 7.125% | | 7,654,000 | 7,593,549 |
Teleflex, Inc. |
06/01/2026 | 4.875% | | 1,661,000 | 1,667,750 |
11/15/2027 | 4.625% | | 2,825,000 | 2,755,276 |
Tenet Healthcare Corp. |
04/01/2022 | 8.125% | | 6,905,000 | 7,233,195 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Tenet Healthcare Corp.(f),(g) |
02/01/2027 | 6.250% | | 3,494,000 | 3,549,279 |
Total | 41,804,386 |
Healthcare Insurance 1.3% |
Centene Corp.(f) |
06/01/2026 | 5.375% | | 4,986,000 | 5,170,268 |
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. |
04/01/2025 | 5.250% | | 7,583,000 | 7,715,558 |
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.(f) |
08/15/2026 | 5.375% | | 3,507,000 | 3,580,503 |
Total | 16,466,329 |
Home Construction 1.4% |
Lennar Corp. |
11/15/2024 | 5.875% | | 2,630,000 | 2,705,473 |
06/01/2026 | 5.250% | | 4,607,000 | 4,490,240 |
11/29/2027 | 4.750% | | 3,566,000 | 3,383,817 |
Meritage Homes Corp. |
04/01/2022 | 7.000% | | 1,013,000 | 1,065,249 |
06/06/2027 | 5.125% | | 1,767,000 | 1,584,859 |
Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc./Holdings II(f) |
03/01/2024 | 5.625% | | 3,500,000 | 3,424,470 |
TRI Pointe Group, Inc./Homes |
06/15/2024 | 5.875% | | 183,000 | 176,466 |
Total | 16,830,574 |
Independent Energy 8.2% |
Callon Petroleum Co. |
10/01/2024 | 6.125% | | 2,663,000 | 2,676,097 |
07/01/2026 | 6.375% | | 5,166,000 | 5,183,358 |
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. |
04/15/2023 | 6.250% | | 7,043,000 | 6,959,195 |
Centennial Resource Production LLC(f) |
01/15/2026 | 5.375% | | 1,809,000 | 1,741,767 |
Chaparral Energy, Inc.(f) |
07/15/2023 | 8.750% | | 1,687,000 | 1,316,305 |
Chesapeake Energy Corp. |
10/01/2026 | 7.500% | | 4,207,000 | 4,054,324 |
CrownRock LP/Finance, Inc.(f) |
10/15/2025 | 5.625% | | 8,098,000 | 7,788,486 |
Endeavor Energy Resources LP/Finance, Inc.(f) |
01/30/2028 | 5.750% | | 5,835,000 | 6,205,493 |
Extraction Oil & Gas, Inc.(f) |
02/01/2026 | 5.625% | | 2,775,000 | 2,311,777 |
Halcon Resources Corp. |
02/15/2025 | 6.750% | | 3,897,000 | 2,995,901 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Indigo Natural Resources LLC(f) |
02/15/2026 | 6.875% | | 2,803,000 | 2,452,412 |
Jagged Peak Energy LLC(f) |
05/01/2026 | 5.875% | | 3,893,000 | 3,801,437 |
Laredo Petroleum, Inc. |
03/15/2023 | 6.250% | | 9,757,000 | 9,325,136 |
Matador Resources Co. |
09/15/2026 | 5.875% | | 4,082,000 | 4,090,564 |
MEG Energy Corp.(f) |
01/15/2025 | 6.500% | | 950,000 | 933,293 |
Parsley Energy LLC/Finance Corp.(f) |
08/15/2025 | 5.250% | | 8,474,000 | 8,388,955 |
10/15/2027 | 5.625% | | 8,359,000 | 8,295,020 |
QEP Resources, Inc. |
03/01/2026 | 5.625% | | 3,720,000 | 3,572,011 |
SM Energy Co. |
09/15/2026 | 6.750% | | 6,755,000 | 6,652,331 |
01/15/2027 | 6.625% | | 1,896,000 | 1,850,682 |
WPX Energy, Inc. |
01/15/2022 | 6.000% | | 2,289,000 | 2,332,033 |
09/15/2024 | 5.250% | | 5,535,000 | 5,455,955 |
06/01/2026 | 5.750% | | 2,243,000 | 2,233,023 |
Total | 100,615,555 |
Leisure 0.6% |
AMC Entertainment, Inc. |
02/15/2022 | 5.875% | | 1,250,000 | 1,250,245 |
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.(f) |
11/01/2024 | 4.875% | | 2,720,000 | 2,703,517 |
Viking Cruises Ltd.(f) |
09/15/2027 | 5.875% | | 3,487,000 | 3,410,404 |
Total | 7,364,166 |
Lodging 0.1% |
Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc.(f) |
09/15/2026 | 6.500% | | 709,000 | 718,983 |
Media and Entertainment 2.1% |
Netflix, Inc. |
04/15/2028 | 4.875% | | 2,003,000 | 1,902,810 |
Netflix, Inc.(f) |
11/15/2028 | 5.875% | | 13,046,000 | 13,246,060 |
05/15/2029 | 6.375% | | 3,944,000 | 4,048,169 |
Outfront Media Capital LLC/Corp. |
03/15/2025 | 5.875% | | 6,594,000 | 6,673,814 |
Total | 25,870,853 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Metals and Mining 4.0% |
Alcoa Nederland Holding BV(f) |
09/30/2026 | 7.000% | | 2,229,000 | 2,347,574 |
Big River Steel LLC/Finance Corp.(f) |
09/01/2025 | 7.250% | | 4,203,000 | 4,424,637 |
Constellium NV(f) |
02/15/2026 | 5.875% | | 7,566,000 | 7,251,716 |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. |
03/15/2043 | 5.450% | | 9,985,000 | 8,591,144 |
Grinding Media, Inc./Moly-Cop AltaSteel Ltd.(f) |
12/15/2023 | 7.375% | | 1,699,000 | 1,720,231 |
HudBay Minerals, Inc.(f) |
01/15/2023 | 7.250% | | 2,892,000 | 2,966,472 |
01/15/2025 | 7.625% | | 5,028,000 | 5,165,978 |
Novelis Corp.(f) |
08/15/2024 | 6.250% | | 359,000 | 361,113 |
09/30/2026 | 5.875% | | 8,886,000 | 8,576,598 |
Teck Resources Ltd. |
07/15/2041 | 6.250% | | 7,732,000 | 8,059,064 |
Total | 49,464,527 |
Midstream 7.0% |
Cheniere Energy Partners LP(f) |
10/01/2026 | 5.625% | | 3,990,000 | 3,999,393 |
DCP Midstream Operating LP |
07/15/2025 | 5.375% | | 868,000 | 885,245 |
04/01/2044 | 5.600% | | 10,660,000 | 9,608,391 |
Delek Logistics Partners LP/Finance Corp. |
05/15/2025 | 6.750% | | 3,649,000 | 3,610,208 |
Energy Transfer Equity LP |
06/01/2027 | 5.500% | | 3,639,000 | 3,764,873 |
Holly Energy Partners LP/Finance Corp.(f) |
08/01/2024 | 6.000% | | 4,320,000 | 4,382,040 |
NGPL PipeCo LLC(f) |
12/15/2037 | 7.768% | | 9,737,000 | 11,599,055 |
NuStar Logistics LP |
04/28/2027 | 5.625% | | 3,998,000 | 3,881,226 |
Rockies Express Pipeline LLC(f) |
04/15/2040 | 6.875% | | 5,603,000 | 6,071,663 |
Rockpoint Gas Storage Canada Ltd.(f) |
03/31/2023 | 7.000% | | 3,719,000 | 3,625,389 |
Sunoco LP/Finance Corp. |
01/15/2023 | 4.875% | | 1,608,000 | 1,602,769 |
02/15/2026 | 5.500% | | 4,475,000 | 4,417,053 |
Tallgrass Energy Partners LP/Finance Corp.(f) |
01/15/2028 | 5.500% | | 2,711,000 | 2,646,435 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Targa Resources Partners LP/Finance Corp. |
02/01/2027 | 5.375% | | 12,842,000 | 12,444,617 |
01/15/2028 | 5.000% | | 6,932,000 | 6,521,154 |
Targa Resources Partners LP/Finance Corp.(f) |
07/15/2027 | 6.500% | | 653,000 | 673,214 |
01/15/2029 | 6.875% | | 1,742,000 | 1,811,790 |
TransMontaigne Partners LP/TLP Finance Corp. |
02/15/2026 | 6.125% | | 4,225,000 | 3,867,506 |
Total | 85,412,021 |
Oil Field Services 1.0% |
Calfrac Holdings LP(f) |
06/15/2026 | 8.500% | | 1,986,000 | 1,494,765 |
Nabors Industries, Inc. |
01/15/2023 | 5.500% | | 703,000 | 640,524 |
02/01/2025 | 5.750% | | 6,174,000 | 5,371,929 |
SESI LLC |
09/15/2024 | 7.750% | | 4,661,000 | 3,683,830 |
Transocean Poseidon Ltd.(f),(g) |
02/01/2027 | 6.875% | | 1,050,000 | 1,068,370 |
Total | 12,259,418 |
Other Industry 0.5% |
KAR Auction Services, Inc.(f) |
06/01/2025 | 5.125% | | 4,220,000 | 4,037,590 |
WeWork Companies, Inc.(f) |
05/01/2025 | 7.875% | | 1,833,000 | 1,660,242 |
Total | 5,697,832 |
Other REIT 0.7% |
CyrusOne LP/Finance Corp. |
03/15/2024 | 5.000% | | 3,085,000 | 3,107,607 |
03/15/2027 | 5.375% | | 5,930,000 | 5,955,469 |
Total | 9,063,076 |
Packaging 2.8% |
Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC/Holdings U.S.A., Inc.(f) |
05/15/2024 | 7.250% | | 8,936,000 | 9,245,802 |
02/15/2025 | 6.000% | | 2,809,000 | 2,731,359 |
Berry Global, Inc. |
07/15/2023 | 5.125% | | 2,392,000 | 2,398,489 |
BWAY Holding Co.(f) |
04/15/2024 | 5.500% | | 2,074,000 | 2,025,427 |
Multi-Color Corp.(f) |
11/01/2025 | 4.875% | | 1,909,000 | 1,813,390 |
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.(f) |
08/15/2023 | 5.875% | | 4,679,000 | 4,852,596 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./LLC(f) |
07/15/2023 | 5.125% | | 10,633,000 | 10,660,880 |
Total | 33,727,943 |
Pharmaceuticals 2.1% |
Bausch Health Companies, Inc.(f) |
12/01/2021 | 5.625% | | 4,284,000 | 4,285,071 |
12/15/2025 | 9.000% | | 2,385,000 | 2,546,157 |
04/01/2026 | 9.250% | | 7,544,000 | 8,100,295 |
Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc.(f) |
01/15/2026 | 4.875% | | 2,653,000 | 2,556,571 |
Jaguar Holding Co. II/Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC(f) |
08/01/2023 | 6.375% | | 8,739,000 | 8,725,865 |
Total | 26,213,959 |
Property & Casualty 0.0% |
Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co.(e),(f) |
FIXED + 0% 12/01/2097 | 0.000% | | 4,600,000 | 1,086 |
Subordinated |
12/01/2037 | 0.000% | | 180,000 | 42 |
Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co.(e) |
Subordinated |
07/01/2026 | 0.000% | | 9,865,000 | 2,328 |
Total | 3,456 |
Retailers 0.3% |
L Brands, Inc. |
11/01/2035 | 6.875% | | 2,346,000 | 2,023,425 |
Party City Holdings, Inc.(f) |
08/15/2023 | 6.125% | | 347,000 | 351,785 |
08/01/2026 | 6.625% | | 1,216,000 | 1,178,245 |
Total | 3,553,455 |
Supermarkets 0.2% |
Albertsons Companies LLC/Safeway, Inc.(f),(g) |
03/15/2026 | 7.500% | | 1,483,000 | 1,488,683 |
Albertsons Companies LLC/Safeway, Inc./New Albertsons LP |
03/15/2025 | 5.750% | | 1,328,000 | 1,242,830 |
Total | 2,731,513 |
Technology 6.9% |
Camelot Finance SA(f) |
10/15/2024 | 7.875% | | 4,765,000 | 4,907,640 |
CDK Global, Inc. |
06/01/2027 | 4.875% | | 3,432,000 | 3,317,200 |
CommScope Technologies LLC(f) |
06/15/2025 | 6.000% | | 2,686,000 | 2,529,927 |
03/15/2027 | 5.000% | | 1,638,000 | 1,398,218 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Equinix, Inc. |
01/15/2026 | 5.875% | | 14,703,000 | 15,182,759 |
First Data Corp.(f) |
01/15/2024 | 5.750% | | 8,605,000 | 8,868,227 |
Gartner, Inc.(f) |
04/01/2025 | 5.125% | | 8,223,000 | 8,184,944 |
Iron Mountain, Inc. |
08/15/2024 | 5.750% | | 4,465,000 | 4,440,233 |
MSCI, Inc.(f) |
08/01/2026 | 4.750% | | 3,710,000 | 3,696,844 |
NCR Corp. |
07/15/2022 | 5.000% | | 3,769,000 | 3,708,489 |
12/15/2023 | 6.375% | | 4,719,000 | 4,738,678 |
PTC, Inc. |
05/15/2024 | 6.000% | | 5,969,000 | 6,183,389 |
Qualitytech LP/QTS Finance Corp.(f) |
11/15/2025 | 4.750% | | 6,147,000 | 5,747,463 |
Refinitiv US Holdings, Inc.(f) |
11/15/2026 | 8.250% | | 5,780,000 | 5,418,415 |
Symantec Corp.(f) |
04/15/2025 | 5.000% | | 6,723,000 | 6,734,483 |
Total | 85,056,909 |
Transportation Services 1.2% |
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC/Finance, Inc. |
04/01/2023 | 5.500% | | 750,000 | 750,824 |
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC/Finance, Inc.(f) |
03/15/2025 | 5.250% | | 6,243,000 | 5,619,243 |
Hertz Corp. (The)(f) |
06/01/2022 | 7.625% | | 6,089,000 | 6,080,646 |
XPO Logistics, Inc.(f) |
06/15/2022 | 6.500% | | 1,859,000 | 1,904,739 |
Total | 14,355,452 |
Wireless 5.9% |
Altice France SA(f) |
05/01/2026 | 7.375% | | 16,420,000 | 15,844,216 |
02/01/2027 | 8.125% | | 1,675,000 | 1,644,394 |
SBA Communications Corp. |
09/01/2024 | 4.875% | | 11,540,000 | 11,553,583 |
Sprint Capital Corp. |
11/15/2028 | 6.875% | | 7,650,000 | 7,604,444 |
Sprint Corp. |
02/15/2025 | 7.625% | | 5,346,000 | 5,595,546 |
03/01/2026 | 7.625% | | 5,426,000 | 5,636,013 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
10 | Columbia Income Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report 2019 |
Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
T-Mobile U.S.A., Inc. |
01/15/2026 | 6.500% | | 12,777,000 | 13,563,642 |
02/01/2026 | 4.500% | | 2,022,000 | 1,973,694 |
02/01/2028 | 4.750% | | 2,528,000 | 2,423,465 |
Wind Tre SpA(f) |
01/20/2026 | 5.000% | | 8,090,000 | 6,686,361 |
Total | 72,525,358 |
Wirelines 2.6% |
CenturyLink, Inc. |
03/15/2022 | 5.800% | | 3,319,000 | 3,329,047 |
04/01/2024 | 7.500% | | 12,440,000 | 12,625,816 |
Frontier Communications Corp. |
01/15/2023 | 7.125% | | 4,701,000 | 2,801,862 |
09/15/2025 | 11.000% | | 1,970,000 | 1,275,715 |
Telecom Italia Capital SA |
09/30/2034 | 6.000% | | 3,691,000 | 3,210,251 |
Zayo Group LLC/Capital, Inc.(f) |
01/15/2027 | 5.750% | | 9,445,000 | 9,130,793 |
Total | 32,373,484 |
Total Corporate Bonds & Notes (Cost $1,108,476,328) | 1,083,976,111 |
|
Senior Loans 3.7% |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Chemicals 0.2% |
Starfruit Finco BV/US Holdco LLC/AzkoNobel(h),(i) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 10/01/2025 | 5.753% | | 2,716,000 | 2,653,206 |
Consumer Products 0.3% |
Serta Simmons Bedding LLC(h),(i) |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 8.000% Floor 1.000% 11/08/2024 | 10.514% | | 4,781,388 | 3,368,487 |
Food and Beverage 0.2% |
8th Avenue Food & Provisions, Inc.(h),(i),(j) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 10/01/2025 | 6.253% | | 1,877,889 | 1,873,194 |
Metals and Mining 0.1% |
Big River Steel LLC(h),(i),(j) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.000% Floor 1.000% 08/23/2023 | | | 554,360 | 552,974 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Pharmaceuticals 1.2% |
Bausch Health Companies, Inc.(h),(i) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 06/02/2025 | 5.513% | | 13,827,660 | 13,667,398 |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 11/27/2025 | 5.263% | | 1,606,412 | 1,582,814 |
Total | 15,250,212 |
Property & Casualty 0.6% |
Hub International Ltd.(h),(i) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 04/25/2025 | 5.514% | | 7,682,395 | 7,396,687 |
Technology 1.1% |
Ascend Learning LLC(h),(i),(j) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% Floor 1.000% 07/12/2024 | 5.499% | | 2,476,939 | 2,426,632 |
Financial & Risk US Holdings, Inc./Refinitiv(f),(h),(i) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 10/01/2025 | 6.249% | | 8,317,885 | 7,980,013 |
Greeneden US Holdings I LLC/Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc.(h),(i) |
Tranche B3 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 12/01/2023 | 5.723% | | 2,327,750 | 2,269,556 |
Hyland Software, Inc.(h),(i) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% Floor 0.750% 07/01/2024 | 5.999% | | 981,200 | 967,355 |
Total | 13,643,556 |
Total Senior Loans (Cost $47,138,533) | 44,738,316 |
Money Market Funds 7.8% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.530%(k),(l) | 95,508,846 | 95,499,295 |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $95,499,295) | 95,499,295 |
Total Investments in Securities (Cost: $1,254,305,303) | 1,224,318,089 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | 539,879 |
Net Assets | 1,224,857,968 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
At January 31, 2019, securities and/or cash totaling $1,060,439 were pledged as collateral.
Investments in derivatives
Short futures contracts |
Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Trading currency | Notional amount | Value/Unrealized appreciation ($) | Value/Unrealized depreciation ($) |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Note | (491) | 03/2019 | USD | (60,132,156) | — | (1,696,433) |
Cleared credit default swap contracts - sell protection |
Reference entity | Counterparty | Maturity date | Receive fixed rate (%) | Payment frequency | Implied credit spread (%)* | Notional currency | Notional amount | Value ($) | Upfront payments ($) | Upfront receipts ($) | Unrealized appreciation ($) | Unrealized depreciation ($) |
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index, Series 31 | Morgan Stanley | 12/20/2023 | 5.000 | Quarterly | 3.541 | USD | 9,800,000 | 233,165 | — | — | 233,165 | — |
* | 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) | Represents fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At January 31, 2019, the total value of these securities amounted to $61, which represents less than 0.01% of total 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, 2019, the total value of these securities amounted to $3,456, which represents less than 0.01% of total net assets. |
(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, 2019, the total value of these securities amounted to $640,379,595, which represents 52.28% of total net assets. |
(g) | Represents a security purchased on a when-issued basis. |
(h) | The stated interest rate represents the weighted average interest rate at January 31, 2019 of contracts within the senior loan facility. Interest rates on contracts are primarily determined either weekly, monthly or quarterly by reference to the indicated base lending rate and spread and the reset period. These base lending rates are primarily the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and other short-term rates. Base lending rates may be subject to a floor or minimum rate. The interest rate for senior loans purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis will be determined upon settlement, therefore no interest rate is disclosed. Senior loans often require prepayments from excess cash flows or permit the borrowers to repay at their election. The degree to which borrowers repay, cannot be predicted with accuracy. As a result, remaining maturities of senior loans may be less than the stated maturities. |
(i) | Variable rate security. The interest rate shown was the current rate as of January 31, 2019. |
(j) | Represents a security purchased on a forward commitment basis. |
(k) | The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at January 31, 2019. |
(l) | As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended January 31, 2019 are as follows: |
Issuer | Beginning shares | Shares purchased | Shares sold | Ending shares | Realized gain (loss) — affiliated issuers ($) | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) — affiliated issuers ($) | Dividends — affiliated issuers ($) | Value — affiliated issuers at end of period ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.530% |
| 49,107,861 | 229,710,833 | (183,309,848) | 95,508,846 | (3,869) | 3,869 | 600,295 | 95,499,295 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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.
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements (continued)
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at January 31, 2019:
| 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 in Securities | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | |
Communication Services | 3,648 | — | 61 | — | 3,709 |
Consumer Discretionary | 83,122 | — | — | — | 83,122 |
Industrials | 17,536 | — | — | — | 17,536 |
Utilities | — | — | 0* | — | 0* |
Total Common Stocks | 104,306 | — | 61 | — | 104,367 |
Convertible Bonds | — | — | 0* | — | 0* |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | — | 1,083,976,111 | — | — | 1,083,976,111 |
Senior Loans | — | 44,738,316 | — | — | 44,738,316 |
Money Market Funds | — | — | — | 95,499,295 | 95,499,295 |
Total Investments in Securities | 104,306 | 1,128,714,427 | 61 | 95,499,295 | 1,224,318,089 |
Investments in Derivatives | | | | | |
Asset | | | | | |
Swap Contracts | — | 233,165 | — | — | 233,165 |
Liability | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | (1,696,433) | — | — | — | (1,696,433) |
Total | (1,592,127) | 1,128,947,592 | 61 | 95,499,295 | 1,222,854,821 |
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. Certain corporate bonds and common stock 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.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,158,806,008) | $1,128,818,794 |
Affiliated issuers (cost $95,499,295) | 95,499,295 |
Cash | 68,292 |
Margin deposits on: | |
Futures contracts | 564,650 |
Swap contracts | 495,789 |
Receivable for: | |
Investments sold | 8,314,015 |
Capital shares sold | 4,428,538 |
Dividends | 134,079 |
Interest | 17,271,783 |
Foreign tax reclaims | 47,570 |
Variation margin for swap contracts | 29,592 |
Prepaid expenses | 3,551 |
Other assets | 504 |
Total assets | 1,255,676,452 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Investments purchased | 754,430 |
Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis | 22,487,375 |
Capital shares purchased | 1,977,252 |
Distributions to shareholders | 4,968,944 |
Variation margin for futures contracts | 230,156 |
Management services fees | 21,167 |
Distribution and/or service fees | 3,800 |
Transfer agent fees | 100,137 |
Compensation of board members | 193,311 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 154 |
Other expenses | 81,758 |
Total liabilities | 30,818,484 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $1,224,857,968 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 1,292,242,944 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) (Note 2) | (67,384,976) |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $1,224,857,968 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Class A | |
Net assets | $375,231,666 |
Shares outstanding | 39,469,569 |
Net asset value per share | $9.51 |
Maximum sales charge | 4.75% |
Maximum offering price per share (calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge for Class A shares) | $9.98 |
Advisor Class | |
Net assets | $13,549,063 |
Shares outstanding | 1,420,099 |
Net asset value per share | $9.54 |
Class C | |
Net assets | $45,186,384 |
Shares outstanding | 4,757,531 |
Net asset value per share | $9.50 |
Institutional Class | |
Net assets | $295,270,763 |
Shares outstanding | 30,990,444 |
Net asset value per share | $9.53 |
Institutional 2 Class | |
Net assets | $70,889,425 |
Shares outstanding | 7,436,098 |
Net asset value per share | $9.53 |
Institutional 3 Class | |
Net assets | $423,660,887 |
Shares outstanding | 44,498,521 |
Net asset value per share | $9.52 |
Class R | |
Net assets | $1,069,780 |
Shares outstanding | 112,508 |
Net asset value per share | $9.51 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers | $1,535 |
Dividends — affiliated issuers | 600,295 |
Interest | 38,292,496 |
Interfund lending | 2,361 |
Foreign taxes withheld | (42) |
Total income | 38,896,645 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 4,202,045 |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | 500,148 |
Class C | 247,749 |
Class R | 2,645 |
Class T | 97 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 258,390 |
Advisor Class | 8,878 |
Class C | 31,991 |
Institutional Class | 203,257 |
Institutional 2 Class | 19,517 |
Institutional 3 Class | 17,454 |
Class R | 684 |
Class T | 49 |
Custodian fees | 12,295 |
Printing and postage fees | 67,929 |
Registration fees | 66,170 |
Audit fees | 21,068 |
Legal fees | 7,376 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 154 |
Other | 13,355 |
Total expenses | 5,681,251 |
Net investment income | 33,215,394 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | (7,366,734) |
Investments — affiliated issuers | (3,869) |
Futures contracts | (973,557) |
Swap contracts | (104,093) |
Net realized loss | (8,448,253) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | (8,173,012) |
Investments — affiliated issuers | 3,869 |
Futures contracts | (1,476,210) |
Swap contracts | 233,165 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (9,412,188) |
Net realized and unrealized loss | (17,860,441) |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $15,354,953 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $33,215,394 | $75,704,549 |
Net realized gain (loss) | (8,448,253) | 16,663,300 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (9,412,188) | (93,322,441) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 15,354,953 | (954,592) |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | |
Class A | (9,090,711) | |
Advisor Class | (329,209) | |
Class C | (938,510) | |
Institutional Class | (7,540,764) | |
Institutional 2 Class | (1,707,552) | |
Institutional 3 Class | (11,700,997) | |
Class R | (22,781) | |
Class T | (1,753) | |
Net investment income | | |
Class A | | (20,520,551) |
Advisor Class | | (612,683) |
Class C | | (2,880,095) |
Institutional Class | | (19,823,234) |
Institutional 2 Class | | (4,083,437) |
Institutional 3 Class | | (27,866,070) |
Class K | | (24,997) |
Class R | | (46,614) |
Class T | | (5,959) |
Total distributions to shareholders (Note 2) | (31,332,277) | (75,863,640) |
Decrease in net assets from capital stock activity | (174,347,287) | (335,682,326) |
Total decrease in net assets | (190,324,611) | (412,500,558) |
Net assets at beginning of period | 1,415,182,579 | 1,827,683,137 |
Net assets at end of period | $1,224,857,968 | $1,415,182,579 |
Undistributed (excess of distributions over) net investment income | $1,275,649 | $(607,468) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| January 31, 2019 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2018 |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A | | | | |
Subscriptions | 1,291,906 | 12,253,519 | 5,529,661 | 53,973,934 |
Distributions reinvested | 879,216 | 8,320,636 | 1,922,380 | 18,839,515 |
Redemptions | (6,562,417) | (62,011,818) | (13,628,279) | (133,384,397) |
Net decrease | (4,391,295) | (41,437,663) | (6,176,238) | (60,570,948) |
Advisor Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 188,034 | 1,784,117 | 827,626 | 8,111,631 |
Distributions reinvested | 33,866 | 321,670 | 60,509 | 593,677 |
Redemptions | (365,193) | (3,505,845) | (463,201) | (4,533,046) |
Net increase (decrease) | (143,293) | (1,400,058) | 424,934 | 4,172,262 |
Class B | | | | |
Redemptions | — | — | (1,013) | (1,745) |
Net decrease | — | — | (1,013) | (1,745) |
Class C | | | | |
Subscriptions | 139,439 | 1,319,373 | 284,624 | 2,810,866 |
Distributions reinvested | 94,911 | 897,679 | 282,971 | 2,772,587 |
Redemptions | (1,069,309) | (10,132,868) | (3,821,817) | (37,075,013) |
Net decrease | (834,959) | (7,915,816) | (3,254,222) | (31,491,560) |
Institutional Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 2,437,104 | 23,005,525 | 6,255,883 | 61,908,528 |
Distributions reinvested | 677,584 | 6,427,960 | 1,701,773 | 16,728,231 |
Redemptions | (7,465,832) | (70,898,151) | (49,341,621) | (489,238,083) |
Net decrease | (4,351,144) | (41,464,666) | (41,383,965) | (410,601,324) |
Institutional 2 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 1,221,270 | 11,602,912 | 2,874,979 | 28,314,462 |
Distributions reinvested | 179,890 | 1,706,748 | 413,287 | 4,060,751 |
Redemptions | (1,902,033) | (18,183,720) | (5,219,093) | (51,432,066) |
Net decrease | (500,873) | (4,874,060) | (1,930,827) | (19,056,853) |
Institutional 3 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 1,207,966 | 11,457,333 | 33,215,258 | 330,637,729 |
Distributions reinvested | 703,450 | 6,667,042 | 1,576,006 | 15,480,977 |
Redemptions | (10,150,698) | (95,520,351) | (16,664,926) | (162,575,180) |
Net increase (decrease) | (8,239,282) | (77,395,976) | 18,126,338 | 183,543,526 |
Class K | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 721 | 7,216 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 2,376 | 23,696 |
Redemptions | — | — | (93,698) | (910,895) |
Net decrease | — | — | (90,601) | (879,983) |
Class R | | | | |
Subscriptions | 47,172 | 443,596 | 30,662 | 301,648 |
Distributions reinvested | 1,919 | 18,159 | 3,725 | 36,651 |
Redemptions | (22,631) | (213,182) | (107,174) | (1,060,401) |
Net increase (decrease) | 26,460 | 248,573 | (72,787) | (722,102) |
Class T | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 3 | 31 |
Distributions reinvested | 150 | 1,460 | 563 | 5,526 |
Redemptions | (11,629) | (109,081) | (7,965) | (79,156) |
Net decrease | (11,479) | (107,621) | (7,399) | (73,599) |
Total net decrease | (18,445,865) | (174,347,287) | (34,365,780) | (335,682,326) |
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.
| 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 | Total distributions to shareholders |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.61 | 0.23 | (0.11) | 0.12 | (0.22) | — | (0.22) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.06 | 0.44 | (0.45) | (0.01) | (0.44) | — | (0.44) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.70 | 0.44 | 0.35 | 0.79 | (0.43) | — | (0.43) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.92 | 0.44 | (0.14) | 0.30 | (0.45) | (0.07) | (0.52) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $10.08 | 0.44 | (0.13) | 0.31 | (0.44) | (0.03) | (0.47) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.96 | 0.48 | 0.12 | 0.60 | (0.48) | — | (0.48) |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.64 | 0.24 | (0.11) | 0.13 | (0.23) | — | (0.23) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.09 | 0.46 | (0.45) | 0.01 | (0.46) | — | (0.46) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.73 | 0.47 | 0.35 | 0.82 | (0.46) | — | (0.46) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.95 | 0.46 | (0.13) | 0.33 | (0.48) | (0.07) | (0.55) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $10.11 | 0.47 | (0.14) | 0.33 | (0.46) | (0.03) | (0.49) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.99 | 0.50 | 0.13 | 0.63 | (0.51) | — | (0.51) |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.60 | 0.20 | (0.12) | 0.08 | (0.18) | — | (0.18) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.05 | 0.36 | (0.45) | (0.09) | (0.36) | — | (0.36) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.69 | 0.37 | 0.35 | 0.72 | (0.36) | — | (0.36) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.91 | 0.37 | (0.14) | 0.23 | (0.38) | (0.07) | (0.45) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $10.07 | 0.36 | (0.13) | 0.23 | (0.36) | (0.03) | (0.39) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.95 | 0.41 | 0.12 | 0.53 | (0.41) | — | (0.41) |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.63 | 0.24 | (0.11) | 0.13 | (0.23) | — | (0.23) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.08 | 0.46 | (0.45) | 0.01 | (0.46) | — | (0.46) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.72 | 0.47 | 0.35 | 0.82 | (0.46) | — | (0.46) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.94 | 0.46 | (0.13) | 0.33 | (0.48) | (0.07) | (0.55) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $10.10 | 0.47 | (0.14) | 0.33 | (0.46) | (0.03) | (0.49) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.98 | 0.50 | 0.13 | 0.63 | (0.51) | — | (0.51) |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.63 | 0.25 | (0.12) | 0.13 | (0.23) | — | (0.23) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.08 | 0.47 | (0.45) | 0.02 | (0.47) | — | (0.47) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.72 | 0.48 | 0.35 | 0.83 | (0.47) | — | (0.47) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.95 | 0.47 | (0.14) | 0.33 | (0.49) | (0.07) | (0.56) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $10.11 | 0.48 | (0.13) | 0.35 | (0.48) | (0.03) | (0.51) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.99 | 0.51 | 0.14 | 0.65 | (0.53) | — | (0.53) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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) |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.51 | 1.26% | 1.04%(c) | 1.04%(c) | 4.83%(c) | 18% | $375,232 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.61 | (0.12%) | 1.04% | 1.03%(d) | 4.45% | 46% | $421,366 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $10.06 | 8.37% | 1.10%(e) | 1.06%(d),(e) | 4.45% | 53% | $503,167 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.70 | 3.29% | 1.13% | 1.07%(d) | 4.63% | 53% | $1,520,106 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.92 | 3.10% | 1.12% | 1.07%(d) | 4.37% | 61% | $1,622,952 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $10.08 | 6.18% | 1.13% | 1.08%(d) | 4.73% | 65% | $1,632,562 |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.54 | 1.39% | 0.79%(c) | 0.79%(c) | 5.07%(c) | 18% | $13,549 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.64 | 0.15% | 0.79% | 0.79%(d) | 4.73% | 46% | $15,072 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $10.09 | 8.63% | 0.83%(e) | 0.81%(d),(e) | 4.71% | 53% | $11,488 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.73 | 3.55% | 0.89% | 0.82%(d) | 4.94% | 53% | $9,824 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.95 | 3.35% | 0.87% | 0.82%(d) | 4.64% | 61% | $3,759 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $10.11 | 6.45% | 0.88% | 0.83%(d) | 4.93% | 65% | $2,500 |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.50 | 0.87% | 1.79%(c) | 1.79%(c) | 4.08%(c) | 18% | $45,186 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.60 | (0.87%) | 1.78% | 1.78%(d) | 3.69% | 46% | $53,674 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $10.05 | 7.58% | 1.83%(e) | 1.81%(d),(e) | 3.71% | 53% | $88,881 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.69 | 2.51% | 1.88% | 1.82%(d) | 3.89% | 53% | $98,405 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.91 | 2.33% | 1.87% | 1.82%(d) | 3.63% | 61% | $104,568 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $10.07 | 5.45% | 1.88% | 1.78%(d) | 4.04% | 65% | $115,050 |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.53 | 1.39% | 0.79%(c) | 0.79%(c) | 5.07%(c) | 18% | $295,271 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.63 | 0.14% | 0.78% | 0.78%(d) | 4.65% | 46% | $340,274 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $10.08 | 8.65% | 0.84% | 0.82%(d) | 4.77% | 53% | $773,284 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.72 | 3.55% | 0.88% | 0.82%(d) | 4.88% | 53% | $670,496 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.94 | 3.36% | 0.87% | 0.82%(d) | 4.62% | 61% | $822,892 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $10.10 | 6.44% | 0.88% | 0.83%(d) | 4.99% | 65% | $841,227 |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.53 | 1.42% | 0.72%(c) | 0.72%(c) | 5.16%(c) | 18% | $70,889 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.63 | 0.21% | 0.72% | 0.71% | 4.77% | 46% | $76,460 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $10.08 | 8.76% | 0.70% | 0.70% | 4.82% | 53% | $99,507 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.72 | 3.57% | 0.70% | 0.70% | 4.99% | 53% | $75,552 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.95 | 3.50% | 0.69% | 0.69% | 4.77% | 61% | $23,669 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $10.11 | 6.59% | 0.68% | 0.68% | 5.00% | 65% | $11,756 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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 | Total distributions to shareholders |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.62 | 0.25 | (0.11) | 0.14 | (0.24) | — | (0.24) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.07 | 0.47 | (0.45) | 0.02 | (0.47) | — | (0.47) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.71 | 0.48 | 0.36 | 0.84 | (0.48) | — | (0.48) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.93 | 0.47 | (0.13) | 0.34 | (0.49) | (0.07) | (0.56) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $10.09 | 0.48 | (0.13) | 0.35 | (0.48) | (0.03) | (0.51) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.97 | 0.52 | 0.13 | 0.65 | (0.53) | — | (0.53) |
Class R |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.61 | 0.22 | (0.11) | 0.11 | (0.21) | — | (0.21) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.06 | 0.41 | (0.45) | (0.04) | (0.41) | — | (0.41) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.70 | 0.42 | 0.35 | 0.77 | (0.41) | — | (0.41) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.92 | 0.41 | (0.13) | 0.28 | (0.43) | (0.07) | (0.50) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $10.08 | 0.41 | (0.13) | 0.28 | (0.41) | (0.03) | (0.44) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.96 | 0.45 | 0.13 | 0.58 | (0.46) | — | (0.46) |
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) | Annualized. |
(d) | The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%. |
(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 |
07/31/2017 | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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) |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.52 | 1.45% | 0.67%(c) | 0.67%(c) | 5.19%(c) | 18% | $423,661 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.62 | 0.26% | 0.67% | 0.66% | 4.84% | 46% | $507,399 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $10.07 | 8.82% | 0.65% | 0.65% | 4.82% | 53% | $348,644 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.71 | 3.72% | 0.65% | 0.65% | 4.98% | 53% | $1,972 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.93 | 3.55% | 0.63% | 0.63% | 4.76% | 61% | $443 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $10.09 | 6.65% | 0.64% | 0.64% | 5.17% | 65% | $12,272 |
Class R |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.51 | 1.13% | 1.29%(c) | 1.29%(c) | 4.60%(c) | 18% | $1,070 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.61 | (0.37%) | 1.28% | 1.28%(d) | 4.15% | 46% | $827 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $10.06 | 8.11% | 1.33%(e) | 1.31%(d),(e) | 4.22% | 53% | $1,598 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.70 | 3.03% | 1.38% | 1.32%(d) | 4.39% | 53% | $1,430 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.92 | 2.84% | 1.37% | 1.32%(d) | 4.13% | 61% | $1,076 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $10.08 | 5.92% | 1.38% | 1.33%(d) | 4.48% | 65% | $1,003 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
January 31, 2019 (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.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within 12 months after purchase. Effective July 1, 2018, Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares of the same Fund in the month of or the month following the 10-year anniversary of the Class C shares purchase date.
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.
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.
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.
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. Effective at the close of business on December 14, 2018, Class T shares merged, in a tax-free transaction, into Class A shares of the Fund and are no longer offered for sale.
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
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.
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.
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
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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 may also pay interest expense on cash collateral received from the broker. Any interest expense paid by the Fund is shown on the Statement of Operations. 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 determining whether to exercise such termination rights, the Fund would consider, in addition to counterparty credit risk, 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, 2019 (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.
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, that 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).
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
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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, 2019:
| Asset derivatives | |
Risk exposure category | Statement of assets and liabilities location | Fair value ($) |
Credit risk | Component of total distributable earnings (loss) — unrealized appreciation on swap contracts | 233,165* |
| Liability derivatives | |
Risk exposure category | Statement of assets and liabilities location | Fair value ($) |
Interest rate risk | Component of total distributable earnings (loss) — unrealized depreciation on futures contracts | 1,696,433* |
* | Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the tables following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) in the Statement of Operations for the six months ended January 31, 2019:
Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | Futures contracts ($) | Swap contracts ($) | Total ($) |
Credit risk | — | (104,093) | (104,093) |
Interest rate risk | (973,557) | — | (973,557) |
Total | (973,557) | (104,093) | (1,077,650) |
|
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | Futures contracts ($) | Swap contracts ($) | Total ($) |
Credit risk | — | 233,165 | 233,165 |
Interest rate risk | (1,476,210) | — | (1,476,210) |
Total | (1,476,210) | 233,165 | (1,243,045) |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
The following table is a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended January 31, 2019:
Derivative instrument | Average notional amounts ($)* |
Futures contracts — short | 78,815,179 |
Credit default swap contracts — sell protection | 4,900,000 |
* | Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the six months ended January 31, 2019. |
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.
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, 2019:
| Morgan Stanley ($) |
Assets | |
Centrally cleared credit default swap contracts(a) | 29,592 |
Total assets | 29,592 |
Total financial and derivative net assets | 29,592 |
Total collateral received (pledged)(b) | - |
Net amount(c) | 29,592 |
(a) | Centrally cleared swaps are included within payable/receivable for variation margin on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
(b) | In some instances, the actual collateral received and/or pledged may be more than the amount shown due to overcollateralization. |
(c) | 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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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.
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 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, 2019 (Unaudited)
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.
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 pronouncements
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. Management does not expect the implementation of this guidance to have a material impact on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures.
Accounting Standards Update 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. ASU No. 2018-13, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and the policy for the timing of transfers between levels. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 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 disclosures, if any.
Disclosure Update and Simplification
In September 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released Final Rule 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification, which amends certain financial statement disclosure requirements that the SEC determined to be redundant, outdated, or superseded in light of other SEC disclosure requirements, GAAP, or changes in the information environment. As a result of the amendments, management implemented disclosure changes which included removing the components of distributable earnings presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and combining income and gain distributions paid to shareholders as presented on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. Any values presented to meet prior year requirements were left unchanged. The amendments had no effect on the Fund’s net assets or results of operation.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (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 0.66% to 0.40% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended January 31, 2019 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 Deferred 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 Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred 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. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to 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, 2019 (Unaudited)
For the six months ended January 31, 2019, 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 R | 0.13 |
Class T | 0.05(a) |
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, 2019, 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 the maximum annual rates of up to 0.25%, 1.00%, 0.50% and 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C, Class R and Class T shares, respectively. For Class C shares, of the 1.00% fee, up to 0.75% can be reimbursed for distribution expenses and up to an additional 0.25% can be reimbursed for shareholder servicing expenses. For Class R shares, of the 0.50% fee, up to 0.25% can be reimbursed for shareholder servicing expenses. For Class T shares, of the 0.25% fee, up to 0.25% can be reimbursed for distribution and/or shareholder servicing expenses. As a result of all Class T shares of the Fund being redeemed or converted to Class A shares, December 14, 2018 was the last day the Fund paid a distribution and shareholder services fee for Class T shares.
The amount of distribution and shareholder services expenses incurred by the Distributor and not yet reimbursed (unreimbursed expense) was approximately $999,000 for Class C shares. This amount is based on the most recent information available as of December 31, 2018, and may be recovered from future payments under the distribution plan or CDSCs. To the extent the unreimbursed expense has been fully recovered, the distribution and/or shareholder services fee is reduced.
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended January 31, 2019, if any, are listed below:
| Amount ($) |
Class A | 42,950 |
Class C | 345 |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (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:
| December 1, 2018 through November 30, 2019 | Prior to December 1, 2018 |
Class A | 1.05% | 1.07% |
Advisor Class | 0.80 | 0.82 |
Class C | 1.80 | 1.82 |
Institutional Class | 0.80 | 0.82 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.73 | 0.76 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.68 | 0.71 |
Class R | 1.30 | 1.32 |
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, 2019, 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) ($) | Net unrealized (depreciation) ($) |
1,254,305,000 | 9,792,000 | (41,242,000) | (31,450,000) |
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, 2018, 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.
2019 ($) | No expiration short-term ($) | No expiration long-term ($) | Total ($) |
— | 27,289,551 | — | 27,289,551 |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (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 $219,781,731 and $417,008,147, respectively, for the six months ended January 31, 2019. 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. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
The Fund’s activity in the Interfund Program during the six months ended January 31, 2019 was as follows:
Borrower or lender | Average loan balance ($) | Weighted average interest rate (%) | Days outstanding |
Lender | 3,422,222 | 2.79 | 9 |
Interest income earned by the Fund is recorded as Interfund lending in the Statement of Operations. The Fund had no outstanding interfund loans at January 31, 2019.
Note 8. 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 or an affiliated 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 federal funds effective rate, (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 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 unused 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. This agreement expires annually in December unless extended or renewed.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended January 31, 2019.
Note 9. 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.
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, 2019, two unaffiliated shareholders of record owned 29.2% 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 50.1% 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 10. 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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 11. 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, 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 or Form N-PORT (available for filings after March 31, 2019). The Fund’s Form N-Q or Form N-PORT is available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q or Form N-PORT, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ 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 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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Columbia Income Opportunities Fund
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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
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Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies. All rights reserved.
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SemiAnnual Report
January 31, 2019
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
John McColley
Portfolio breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2019) |
Asset-Backed Commercial Paper | 3.1 |
Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency(a) | 3.2 |
Certificates of Deposit | 19.7 |
Commercial Paper | 28.9 |
Repurchase Agreements | 0.4 |
U.S. Government & Agency Obligations | 42.0 |
U.S. Treasury Obligations | 2.7 |
Total | 100.0 |
(a) | Category comprised of short-term asset-backed securities. |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments and exclude investments in derivatives, if any. 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 shareholder transaction costs, which may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund 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 $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
August 1, 2018 — January 31, 2019 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | 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 |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,011.40 | 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, 2019 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Asset-Backed Commercial Paper 3.0% |
Issuer | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
MetLife Short Term Funding LLC(a) |
02/04/2019 | 2.610% | | 40,000,000 | 39,988,560 |
02/05/2019 | 2.610% | | 40,050,000 | 40,035,662 |
02/19/2019 | 2.680% | | 50,000,000 | 49,930,400 |
03/04/2019 | 2.750% | | 25,000,000 | 24,939,825 |
03/11/2019 | 2.750% | | 33,000,000 | 32,903,178 |
03/12/2019 | 2.750% | | 15,000,000 | 14,954,865 |
03/14/2019 | 2.750% | | 50,000,000 | 49,842,050 |
03/18/2019 | 2.820% | | 40,000,000 | 39,858,480 |
03/19/2019 | 2.820% | | 20,000,000 | 19,927,700 |
04/01/2019 | 2.790% | | 25,000,000 | 24,885,900 |
04/22/2019 | 2.710% | | 25,000,000 | 24,850,696 |
04/23/2019 | 2.710% | | 36,000,000 | 35,782,053 |
Total Asset-Backed Commercial Paper (Cost $397,939,208) | 397,899,369 |
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Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency 3.1% |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
ARI Fleet Lease Trust(a) |
Series 2018-A Class A1 |
03/15/2019 | 1.950% | | 250,169 | 250,090 |
Series 2018-B Class A1 |
10/15/2019 | 2.535% | | 35,168,724 | 35,145,492 |
Bank of the West Auto Trust(a) |
Series 2018-1 Class A1 |
11/15/2019 | 2.659% | | 23,802,512 | 23,793,152 |
CarMax Auto Owner Trust |
Series 2019-1 Class A1 |
01/15/2020 | 2.780% | | 52,000,000 | 51,999,771 |
DLL LLC(a) |
Series 2018-ST2 Class A1 |
11/20/2019 | 2.714% | | 34,058,500 | 34,046,334 |
Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC(a) |
Series 2018-2 Class A1 |
08/20/2019 | 2.550% | | 30,278,989 | 30,257,851 |
Series 2018-3 Class A1 |
11/20/2019 | 2.815% | | 53,885,880 | 53,875,798 |
Kubota Credit Owner Trust(a) |
Series 2018-1A Class A1 |
05/15/2019 | 2.370% | | 1,357,522 | 1,357,277 |
Mercedes-Benz Auto Lease Trust |
Series 2018-B Class A1 |
11/15/2019 | 2.716% | | 57,561,679 | 57,547,335 |
Series 2019-A Class A1 |
02/18/2020 | 2.743% | | 63,000,000 | 62,995,395 |
Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Wheels SPV LLC(a) |
Series 2018-1A Class A1 |
07/20/2019 | 2.550% | | 19,764,493 | 19,753,806 |
World Omni Auto Receivables Trust |
Series 2019-A Class A1 |
02/18/2020 | 2.726% | | 46,665,000 | 46,664,421 |
Total Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (Cost $417,778,863) | 417,686,722 |
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Certificates of Deposit 19.2% |
Issuer | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. |
02/01/2019 | 2.390% | | 400,000,000 | 400,000,000 |
Bank of Montreal |
02/01/2019 | 2.430% | | 45,000,000 | 45,000,090 |
02/04/2019 | 2.440% | | 40,000,000 | 40,000,400 |
03/06/2019 | 2.540% | | 50,000,000 | 50,009,200 |
03/25/2019 | 2.570% | | 38,000,000 | 38,012,730 |
BB&T Co. |
02/11/2019 | 2.460% | | 75,000,000 | 75,000,150 |
02/12/2019 | 2.170% | | 93,000,000 | 93,008,928 |
03/07/2019 | 2.550% | | 100,000,000 | 99,996,300 |
03/08/2019 | 2.550% | | 100,000,000 | 99,996,100 |
BNP Paribas SA |
02/01/2019 | 2.370% | | 393,000,000 | 393,071,098 |
Cooperatieve Rabobank UA |
02/01/2019 | 2.360% | | 400,000,000 | 400,071,968 |
HSBC Bank USA NA |
02/11/2019 | 2.450% | | 93,000,000 | 93,001,209 |
Royal Bank of Canada(b) |
1-month USD LIBOR + 0.150% 03/13/2019 | 2.660% | | 50,000,000 | 50,009,300 |
Royal Bank of Canada |
04/02/2019 | 2.630% | | 100,000,000 | 99,986,500 |
Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) |
02/06/2019 | 2.450% | | 30,000,000 | 30,000,690 |
03/11/2019 | 2.550% | | 25,000,000 | 25,005,025 |
03/21/2019 | 2.570% | | 50,000,000 | 50,014,800 |
04/08/2019 | 2.630% | | 50,000,000 | 50,007,200 |
04/08/2019 | 2.630% | | 40,000,000 | 40,005,760 |
04/16/2019 | 2.640% | | 93,000,000 | 93,009,579 |
Wells Fargo Bank NA |
04/01/2019 | 2.120% | | 93,000,000 | 93,061,350 |
07/23/2019 | 2.380% | | 50,000,000 | 50,061,383 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Certificates of Deposit (continued) |
Issuer | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Wells Fargo Bank NA(b) |
1-month USD LIBOR + 0.280% 05/01/2019 | 2.780% | | 50,000,000 | 49,998,789 |
1-month USD LIBOR + 0.270% 05/07/2019 | 2.590% | | 50,000,000 | 50,021,857 |
1-month USD LIBOR + 0.260% 05/14/2019 | 2.570% | | 50,000,000 | 50,022,087 |
Total Certificates of Deposit (Cost $2,558,000,000) | 2,558,372,493 |
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Commercial Paper 28.1% |
| | | | |
Banking 6.9% |
Bank of Nova Scotia(a) |
02/01/2019 | 2.590% | | 100,000,000 | 99,992,900 |
02/04/2019 | 2.590% | | 100,000,000 | 99,971,600 |
02/05/2019 | 2.590% | | 100,000,000 | 99,964,500 |
02/07/2019 | 2.590% | | 100,000,000 | 99,950,300 |
02/19/2019 | 2.660% | | 40,000,000 | 39,944,760 |
HSBC USA, Inc.(a) |
03/04/2019 | 2.800% | | 50,000,000 | 49,877,400 |
03/29/2019 | 2.830% | | 100,000,000 | 99,560,000 |
Royal Bank of Canada(a) |
02/01/2019 | 2.410% | | 100,000,000 | 99,993,400 |
Royal Bank of Canada(a),(b) |
1-month USD LIBOR + 0.150% 03/29/2019 | 2.650% | | 50,000,000 | 50,005,000 |
1-month USD LIBOR + 0.150% 04/01/2019 | 2.670% | | 100,000,000 | 100,000,050 |
Toronto-Dominion Bank (The)(a) |
04/16/2019 | 2.720% | | 50,000,000 | 49,722,150 |
Westpac Banking Corp.(a) |
03/05/2019 | 2.770% | | 31,850,000 | 31,770,343 |
Total | 920,752,403 |
Consumer Products 0.4% |
Procter & Gamble Co. (The)(a) |
02/26/2019 | 2.610% | | 50,000,000 | 49,907,350 |
Diversified Manufacturing 0.4% |
3M Co.(a) |
02/21/2019 | 2.530% | | 25,000,000 | 24,963,600 |
02/22/2019 | 2.530% | | 21,500,000 | 21,467,213 |
Total | 46,430,813 |
Integrated Energy 5.2% |
Chevron Corp.(a) |
02/13/2019 | 2.570% | | 50,000,000 | 49,954,200 |
03/05/2019 | 2.600% | | 100,000,000 | 99,765,600 |
03/14/2019 | 2.530% | | 50,000,000 | 49,855,050 |
03/15/2019 | 2.530% | | 57,650,000 | 57,478,895 |
03/26/2019 | 2.540% | | 50,000,000 | 49,812,850 |
Commercial Paper (continued) |
Issuer | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
02/04/2019 | 2.510% | | 105,000,000 | 104,971,125 |
02/06/2019 | 2.510% | | 35,000,000 | 34,985,545 |
02/08/2019 | 2.510% | | 100,000,000 | 99,945,000 |
02/13/2019 | 2.490% | | 50,000,000 | 49,955,700 |
02/19/2019 | 2.490% | | 50,000,000 | 49,935,200 |
02/21/2019 | 2.490% | | 50,000,000 | 49,928,400 |
Total | 696,587,565 |
Life Insurance 2.9% |
New York Life Capital Corp.(a) |
02/08/2019 | 2.550% | | 108,399,000 | 108,338,405 |
02/19/2019 | 2.630% | | 43,134,000 | 43,075,122 |
02/20/2019 | 2.630% | | 54,386,000 | 54,307,847 |
03/07/2019 | 2.630% | | 60,000,000 | 59,849,100 |
03/18/2019 | 2.630% | | 20,327,000 | 20,259,819 |
03/25/2019 | 2.630% | | 25,463,000 | 25,366,037 |
05/01/2019 | 2.670% | | 25,318,000 | 25,152,370 |
Prudential Funding LLC |
02/01/2019 | 2.410% | | 43,000,000 | 42,997,162 |
Total | 379,345,862 |
Pharmaceuticals 8.4% |
Merck & Co., Inc.(a) |
02/06/2019 | 2.520% | | 35,000,000 | 34,985,510 |
02/26/2019 | 2.590% | | 50,000,000 | 49,908,050 |
02/27/2019 | 2.640% | | 50,000,000 | 49,902,650 |
03/07/2019 | 2.580% | | 8,500,000 | 8,479,048 |
03/13/2019 | 2.580% | | 25,000,000 | 24,927,800 |
03/15/2019 | 2.580% | | 46,725,000 | 46,583,470 |
03/19/2019 | 2.570% | | 50,000,000 | 49,835,100 |
03/27/2019 | 2.570% | | 50,000,000 | 49,807,050 |
03/29/2019 | 2.620% | | 50,000,000 | 49,796,588 |
Novartis Finance Corp.(a) |
02/01/2019 | 2.520% | | 57,400,000 | 57,396,039 |
02/11/2019 | 2.530% | | 15,000,000 | 14,988,570 |
02/13/2019 | 2.440% | | 46,000,000 | 45,959,980 |
02/19/2019 | 2.560% | | 30,000,000 | 29,960,010 |
02/20/2019 | 2.560% | | 45,000,000 | 44,936,865 |
02/22/2019 | 2.570% | | 60,000,000 | 59,907,360 |
02/25/2019 | 2.570% | | 30,000,000 | 29,947,380 |
02/26/2019 | 2.570% | | 20,000,000 | 19,963,520 |
02/27/2019 | 2.570% | | 35,000,000 | 34,933,710 |
Roche Holdings, Inc.(a) |
02/14/2019 | 2.480% | | 40,000,000 | 39,961,960 |
Sanofi SA(a) |
03/13/2019 | 2.580% | | 100,000,000 | 99,711,200 |
03/15/2019 | 2.580% | | 50,000,000 | 49,848,550 |
03/18/2019 | 2.660% | | 50,000,000 | 49,832,800 |
03/20/2019 | 2.660% | | 107,300,000 | 106,925,630 |
03/26/2019 | 2.660% | | 66,700,000 | 66,438,202 |
Total | 1,114,937,042 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Commercial Paper (continued) |
Issuer | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Retailers 1.7% |
Walmart, Inc.(a) |
03/11/2019 | 2.500% | | 35,000,000 | 34,906,935 |
03/12/2019 | 2.500% | | 35,000,000 | 34,904,520 |
03/13/2019 | 2.500% | | 35,000,000 | 34,902,140 |
03/25/2019 | 2.560% | | 98,000,000 | 97,637,008 |
04/08/2019 | 2.580% | | 30,000,000 | 29,858,400 |
Total | 232,209,003 |
Technology 2.2% |
Apple, Inc.(a) |
02/11/2019 | 2.440% | | 75,000,000 | 74,944,875 |
03/25/2019 | 2.610% | | 35,000,000 | 34,867,770 |
04/15/2019 | 2.660% | | 150,000,000 | 149,196,300 |
Intel Corp.(a) |
02/15/2019 | 2.540% | | 39,000,000 | 38,959,284 |
Total | 297,968,229 |
Total Commercial Paper (Cost $3,738,497,859) | 3,738,138,267 |
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Repurchase Agreements 0.4% |
| | | | |
Tri-party RBC Capital Markets LLC |
dated 01/31/2019, matures 02/01/2019, |
repurchase price $50,003,514 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury Securities, Total Market Value $51,000,033) |
| 2.530% | | 50,000,000 | 50,008,691 |
Total Repurchase Agreements (Cost $50,000,000) | 50,008,691 |
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U.S. Government & Agency Obligations 40.9% |
| | | | |
Federal Home Loan Banks(c) |
09/20/2019 | 2.530% | | 100,000,000 | 100,015,700 |
Federal Home Loan Banks Discount Notes |
02/05/2019 | 2.400% | | 150,000,000 | 149,950,800 |
02/06/2019 | 2.340% | | 227,000,000 | 226,912,605 |
02/07/2019 | 2.360% | | 200,000,000 | 199,909,600 |
02/08/2019 | 2.370% | | 75,000,000 | 74,961,075 |
02/11/2019 | 2.400% | | 100,000,000 | 99,927,800 |
02/12/2019 | 2.350% | | 100,000,000 | 99,922,700 |
02/13/2019 | 2.380% | | 150,000,000 | 149,872,800 |
02/14/2019 | 2.430% | | 85,000,000 | 84,920,865 |
02/15/2019 | 2.390% | | 100,000,000 | 99,901,800 |
02/19/2019 | 2.440% | | 100,000,000 | 99,873,400 |
02/20/2019 | 2.420% | | 100,000,000 | 99,867,700 |
02/21/2019 | 2.390% | | 75,000,000 | 74,896,800 |
02/22/2019 | 2.410% | | 150,000,000 | 149,782,050 |
02/25/2019 | 2.410% | | 200,000,000 | 199,670,800 |
02/27/2019 | 2.400% | | 100,000,000 | 99,822,500 |
02/28/2019 | 2.380% | | 240,000,000 | 239,562,000 |
03/01/2019 | 2.400% | | 122,000,000 | 121,768,200 |
U.S. Government & Agency Obligations (continued) |
Issuer | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
03/04/2019 | 2.430% | | 175,000,000 | 174,628,650 |
03/05/2019 | 2.400% | | 200,000,000 | 199,567,600 |
03/06/2019 | 2.400% | | 222,000,000 | 221,505,606 |
03/07/2019 | 2.390% | | 100,000,000 | 99,771,500 |
03/08/2019 | 2.390% | | 170,000,000 | 169,599,650 |
03/11/2019 | 2.430% | | 200,000,000 | 199,482,400 |
03/12/2019 | 2.410% | | 100,000,000 | 99,737,100 |
03/13/2019 | 2.420% | | 200,000,000 | 199,458,600 |
03/14/2019 | 2.420% | | 100,000,000 | 99,722,600 |
03/15/2019 | 2.430% | | 157,395,000 | 156,946,109 |
03/18/2019 | 2.440% | | 100,000,000 | 99,693,700 |
03/19/2019 | 2.410% | | 100,000,000 | 99,690,800 |
03/20/2019 | 2.410% | | 100,000,000 | 99,684,300 |
03/21/2019 | 2.410% | | 100,000,000 | 99,677,900 |
03/22/2019 | 2.420% | | 128,000,000 | 127,576,320 |
03/26/2019 | 2.420% | | 75,000,000 | 74,732,925 |
04/01/2019 | 2.440% | | 100,000,000 | 99,601,300 |
04/02/2019 | 2.430% | | 50,000,000 | 49,798,100 |
04/03/2019 | 2.430% | | 175,000,000 | 174,281,625 |
04/04/2019 | 2.420% | | 175,000,000 | 174,270,600 |
04/05/2019 | 2.460% | | 175,000,000 | 174,249,775 |
04/09/2019 | 2.450% | | 150,000,000 | 149,319,450 |
Federal National Mortgage Association(b) |
SOFR + 0.120% 07/30/2019 | 2.510% | | 23,300,000 | 23,313,351 |
Total U.S. Government & Agency Obligations (Cost $5,438,129,484) | 5,437,849,156 |
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U.S. Treasury Obligations 2.6% |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
U.S. Treasury(b) |
3-month U.S. Treasury index + 0.012% 01/31/2020 | 2.405% | | 100,000,000 | 99,968,485 |
3-month U.S. Treasury index + 0.043% 07/31/2020 | 2.448% | | 100,000,000 | 99,943,118 |
3-month U.S. Treasury index + 0.045% 10/31/2020 | 2.450% | | 50,000,000 | 49,953,377 |
3-month U.S. Treasury index + 0.115% 01/31/2021 | 2.520% | | 100,000,000 | 99,999,310 |
Total U.S. Treasury Obligations (Cost $349,890,719) | 349,864,290 |
Total Investments in Securities (Cost: $12,950,236,133) | 12,949,818,988 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | 352,847,463 |
Net Assets | 13,302,666,451 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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, 2019, the total value of these securities amounted to $3,901,799,304, which represents 29.33% of total net assets. |
(b) | Variable rate security. The interest rate shown was the current rate as of January 31, 2019. |
(c) | Represents a variable rate security with a step coupon where the 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. The interest rate shown was the current rate as of January 31, 2019. |
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 following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at January 31, 2019:
| Level 1 quoted prices in active markets for identical assets ($) | Level 2 other significant observable inputs ($) | Level 3 significant unobservable inputs ($) | Total ($) |
Investments in Securities | | | | |
Asset-Backed Commercial Paper | — | 397,899,369 | — | 397,899,369 |
Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency | — | 417,686,722 | — | 417,686,722 |
Certificates of Deposit | — | 2,558,372,493 | — | 2,558,372,493 |
Commercial Paper | — | 3,738,138,267 | — | 3,738,138,267 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements (continued)
| Level 1 quoted prices in active markets for identical assets ($) | Level 2 other significant observable inputs ($) | Level 3 significant unobservable inputs ($) | Total ($) |
Repurchase Agreements | — | 50,008,691 | — | 50,008,691 |
U.S. Government & Agency Obligations | — | 5,437,849,156 | — | 5,437,849,156 |
U.S. Treasury Obligations | 349,864,290 | — | — | 349,864,290 |
Total Investments in Securities | 349,864,290 | 12,599,954,698 | — | 12,949,818,988 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $12,900,236,133) | $12,899,810,297 |
Repurchase agreements (cost $50,000,000) | 50,008,691 |
Cash | 374,491,034 |
Receivable for: | |
Interest | 6,224,285 |
Prepaid expenses | 24,818 |
Total assets | 13,330,559,125 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Distributions to shareholders | 27,551,694 |
Compensation of board members | 249,144 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 1,542 |
Other expenses | 90,294 |
Total liabilities | 27,892,674 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $13,302,666,451 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 13,303,447,892 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) (Note 2) | (781,441) |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $13,302,666,451 |
Shares outstanding | 13,303,581,594 |
Net asset value per share | 0.9999 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Interest | $157,398,931 |
Total income | 157,398,931 |
Expenses: | |
Compensation of board members | 81,130 |
Custodian fees | 55,324 |
Shareholder reports and communication | 5,299 |
Audit fees | 15,831 |
Legal fees | 61,262 |
Fidelity and surety fees | 30,854 |
Commitment fees for bank credit facility | 49,514 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 1,542 |
Other | 2,886 |
Total expenses | 303,642 |
Net investment income | 157,095,289 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | (17,067) |
Net realized loss | (17,067) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 46,750 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 46,750 |
Net realized and unrealized gain | 29,683 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $157,124,972 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $157,095,289 | $216,350,642 |
Net realized loss | (17,067) | (24) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 46,750 | (167,603) |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 157,124,972 | 216,183,015 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | (157,143,731) | |
Net investment income | | (216,450,638) |
Total distributions to shareholders (Note 2) | (157,143,731) | (216,450,638) |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity | (737,421,550) | 674,233,489 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (737,440,309) | 673,965,866 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 14,040,106,760 | 13,366,140,894 |
Net assets at end of period | $13,302,666,451 | $14,040,106,760 |
Excess of distributions over net investment income | $(310,630) | $(262,188) |
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| January 31, 2019 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2018 |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
| | | | |
Subscriptions | 44,826,111,436 | 44,821,628,824 | 74,214,199,405 | 74,211,616,274 |
Redemptions | (45,563,606,735) | (45,559,050,374) | (73,539,787,587) | (73,537,382,785) |
Total net increase (decrease) | (737,495,299) | (737,421,550) | 674,411,818 | 674,233,489 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, |
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Per share data | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $0.9999 | $1.0000 | $1.0000 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment income | 0.0113 | 0.0152 | 0.0069 | 0.00(a) | 0.00(a) | 0.00(a) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.0000(a) | (0.0002) | (0.0001) | (0.00)(a) | 0.00(a) | 0.00(a) |
Total from investment operations | 0.0113 | 0.0150 | 0.0068 | 0.00(a) | 0.00(a) | 0.00(a) |
Less distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | |
Net investment income | (0.0113) | (0.0151) | (0.0068) | (0.00)(a) | (0.00)(a) | (0.00)(a) |
Total distributions to shareholders | (0.0113) | (0.0151) | (0.0068) | (0.00)(a) | (0.00)(a) | (0.00)(a) |
Net asset value, end of period | $0.9999 | $0.9999 | $1.0000 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 |
Total return | 1.14% | 1.52% | 0.68% | 0.32% | 0.11% | 0.09% |
Ratios to average net assets | | | | | | |
Total gross expenses | 0.00%(a),(b) | 0.00%(a) | 0.01% | 0.00%(a) | 0.00%(a) | 0.00%(a) |
Total net expenses | 0.00%(a),(b) | 0.00%(a) | 0.01% | 0.00%(a) | 0.00%(a) | 0.00%(a) |
Net investment income | 2.24%(b) | 1.52% | 0.69% | 0.32% | 0.11% | 0.09% |
Supplemental data | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $13,302,666 | $14,040,107 | $13,366,141 | $12,073,055 | $11,339,961 | $9,518,211 |
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, 2019 (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, 2019 (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.
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, 2019:
| RBC Capital Markets ($) |
Assets | |
Repurchase agreements | 50,008,691 |
Total financial and derivative net assets | 50,008,691 |
Total collateral received (pledged)(a) | 50,008,691 |
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 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, 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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (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 pronouncements
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. Management does not expect the implementation of this guidance to have a material impact on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures.
Accounting Standards Update 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. ASU No. 2018-13, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and the policy for the timing of transfers between levels. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 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 disclosures, if any.
Disclosure Update and Simplification
In September 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released Final Rule 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification, which amends certain financial statement disclosure requirements that the SEC determined to be redundant, outdated, or superseded in light of other SEC disclosure requirements, GAAP, or changes in the information environment. As a result of the amendments, management implemented disclosure changes which included removing the components of distributable earnings presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and combining income and gain distributions paid to shareholders as presented on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. Any values presented to meet prior year requirements were left unchanged. The amendments had no effect on the Fund’s net assets or results of operation.
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 Deferred Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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 Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred 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. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to affiliated funds governed by the Board of Trustees, based on relative net assets.
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.
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has 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. The Fund does not pay the Distributor a fee for the distribution services it provides to the Fund.
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, 2019, 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) ($) | Net unrealized (depreciation) ($) |
12,950,236,000 | 474,000 | (891,000) | (417,000) |
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, 2018, 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.
2019 ($) | No expiration short-term ($) | No expiration long-term ($) | Total ($) |
— | 36,599 | — | 36,599 |
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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 5. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
As noted above, the Fund may only participate in the Interfund Program as a lending fund. The Fund did not lend money under the Interfund Program during the six months ended January 31, 2019.
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 or an affiliated 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 federal funds effective rate, (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 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 unused 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. This agreement expires annually in December unless extended or renewed.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended January 31, 2019.
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.
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,
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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, 2019, 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 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.
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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, 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. 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ 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 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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SemiAnnual Report
January 31, 2019
Columbia Disciplined Growth Fund
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Dear Shareholders,
Volatility exists in financial markets and this is not a comfortable fact of life. How investors deal with this reality, including how they react to short term spikes in volatility as well as to longer periods of increased or decreased volatility, may have a significant impact on their overall investing success.
Too often, investors change their investment strategy based on something that’s happening at a moment in time rather than thinking about how that change in strategy might affect their ability to achieve their longer term financial goals. Emotion replaces logic and reasoning. Investors may sell in reaction to a market drop (fear or panic), locking in low returns which means they won’t be invested when the market returns, or they invest more at a market peak (greed or conviction), essentially when it is expensive to do so. In both cases, selling and buying at the exact wrong time.
We believe the best outcomes come from a consistent approach to investing. Here are five areas where advisors can help us overcome the tendency to react emotionally as we struggle to make the right choices with our investments:
Long-term focus
The further away long-term goals, aspirations and objectives are, the easier it is to stray away from the goals and priorities that we set out. Advisors help us stay focused on what we want to accomplish.
Discipline through up-and-down markets
Advisors help set rules to prevent us from making rash decisions that we may regret later. Knowing ahead of time what you should do in case of certain situations will help you get through volatile markets and not make emotional decisions.
Tax-awareness
Taxes are one of the biggest drags on investment returns and are critical attributes of investing. Yet few of us take the necessary steps to ease the corrosive effect of taxes. Advisors have tools and knowledge that may help us to manage portfolios more tax-efficiently and keep more of what we earn.
Emotional objectivity
Our emotions are very hard to manage and making investment decisions in an emotional state can lead to exceedingly bad outcomes. An objective advisor can help prevent some of the reactionary mistakes emotions often lead us to.
Education and guidance
The role of the advisor is to teach and guide us toward achieving our financial goals. In terms of working through emotions, guidance is by far the most important component.
By understanding our own behaviors and biases, we can prepare for future challenges. Your success is our priority. Talk to your advisor about how working with Columbia Threadneedle Investments may help you stay the course and position your portfolio for consistent, sustainable outcomes, regardless of market conditions.
Sincerely,
Christopher O. Petersen
President, Columbia Funds
Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2019 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
Columbia Disciplined Growth Fund | Semiannual Report 2019
Columbia Disciplined Growth Fund | Semiannual Report 2019
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, CAIA
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.
© 2019 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, 2019) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A | Excluding sales charges | 05/17/07 | -3.88 | -1.84 | 12.75 | 16.30 |
| Including sales charges | | -9.43 | -7.45 | 11.42 | 15.62 |
Advisor Class* | 06/01/15 | -3.74 | -1.52 | 12.96 | 16.41 |
Class C | Excluding sales charges | 05/17/07 | -4.18 | -2.47 | 11.90 | 15.43 |
| Including sales charges | | -5.01 | -3.31 | 11.90 | 15.43 |
Institutional Class* | 09/27/10 | -3.74 | -1.52 | 13.04 | 16.51 |
Institutional 2 Class* | 11/08/12 | -3.72 | -1.49 | 13.17 | 16.58 |
Institutional 3 Class* | 06/01/15 | -3.67 | -1.37 | 13.10 | 16.48 |
Class R | 05/17/07 | -3.87 | -1.94 | 12.47 | 15.99 |
Russell 1000 Growth Index | | -2.77 | 0.24 | 12.97 | 16.86 |
Returns for Class A shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class C shares are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. 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 share 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/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, 2019) |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 7.0 |
Apple, Inc. | 6.5 |
Facebook, Inc., Class A | 4.9 |
Microsoft Corp. | 4.8 |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 4.7 |
Boeing Co. (The) | 3.6 |
Visa, Inc., Class A | 3.5 |
MasterCard, Inc., Class A | 3.5 |
Adobe, Inc. | 2.8 |
Altria Group, Inc. | 2.4 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Money Market Funds and derivatives, if any).
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, 2019) |
Common Stocks | 98.5 |
Money Market Funds | 1.5 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments and exclude investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Equity sector breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2019) |
Communication Services | 12.9 |
Consumer Discretionary | 14.8 |
Consumer Staples | 5.6 |
Energy | 0.4 |
Financials | 4.2 |
Health Care | 14.6 |
Industrials | 12.1 |
Information Technology | 31.4 |
Materials | 2.1 |
Real Estate | 1.9 |
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 shareholder transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund 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 $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
August 1, 2018 — January 31, 2019 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | 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 | 961.20 | 1,019.36 | 5.73 | 5.90 | 1.16 |
Advisor Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 962.60 | 1,020.62 | 4.50 | 4.63 | 0.91 |
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 958.20 | 1,015.58 | 9.43 | 9.70 | 1.91 |
Institutional Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 962.60 | 1,020.62 | 4.50 | 4.63 | 0.91 |
Institutional 2 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 962.80 | 1,020.97 | 4.16 | 4.28 | 0.84 |
Institutional 3 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 963.30 | 1,021.22 | 3.91 | 4.02 | 0.79 |
Class R | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 961.30 | 1,018.10 | 6.97 | 7.17 | 1.41 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Common Stocks 98.9% |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Communication Services 12.8% |
Entertainment 0.2% |
Electronic Arts, Inc.(a) | 12,100 | 1,116,104 |
Interactive Media & Services 11.8% |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A(a) | 31,015 | 34,919,478 |
Facebook, Inc., Class A(a) | 145,400 | 24,236,726 |
Total | | 59,156,204 |
Media 0.8% |
AMC Networks, Inc., Class A(a) | 60,400 | 3,801,576 |
Total Communication Services | 64,073,884 |
Consumer Discretionary 14.6% |
Auto Components 1.1% |
Gentex Corp. | 256,200 | 5,426,316 |
Diversified Consumer Services 0.7% |
H&R Block, Inc. | 160,500 | 3,786,195 |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.9% |
Starbucks Corp. | 18,200 | 1,240,148 |
Wyndham Destinations, Inc. | 198,800 | 8,377,432 |
Total | | 9,617,580 |
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail 6.9% |
Amazon.com, Inc.(a) | 13,665 | 23,486,445 |
Booking Holdings, Inc.(a) | 5,970 | 10,941,876 |
Total | | 34,428,321 |
Specialty Retail 3.0% |
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. | 44,400 | 7,068,480 |
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | 7,000 | 1,284,710 |
Urban Outfitters, Inc.(a) | 205,200 | 6,627,960 |
Total | | 14,981,150 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 1.0% |
Nike, Inc., Class B | 61,900 | 5,068,372 |
Total Consumer Discretionary | 73,307,934 |
Consumer Staples 5.5% |
Beverages 0.7% |
PepsiCo, Inc. | 33,000 | 3,718,110 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Household Products 0.6% |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 25,500 | 2,840,190 |
Personal Products 1.8% |
Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.(a) | 151,800 | 9,062,460 |
Tobacco 2.4% |
Altria Group, Inc. | 244,600 | 12,071,010 |
Total Consumer Staples | 27,691,770 |
Energy 0.5% |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 0.5% |
EOG Resources, Inc. | 23,000 | 2,281,600 |
Total Energy | 2,281,600 |
Financials 4.1% |
Capital Markets 2.1% |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 9,400 | 721,544 |
S&P Global, Inc. | 53,000 | 10,157,450 |
Total | | 10,878,994 |
Consumer Finance 0.8% |
Capital One Financial Corp. | 49,100 | 3,956,969 |
Insurance 1.2% |
Brown & Brown, Inc. | 51,500 | 1,398,740 |
Progressive Corp. (The) | 66,800 | 4,494,972 |
Total | | 5,893,712 |
Total Financials | 20,729,675 |
Health Care 14.4% |
Biotechnology 5.3% |
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | 35,800 | 4,401,968 |
BeiGene Ltd., ADR(a) | 5,800 | 750,984 |
Biogen, Inc.(a) | 18,200 | 6,074,796 |
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.(a) | 44,700 | 4,388,199 |
bluebird bio, Inc.(a) | 6,200 | 827,266 |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 55,100 | 3,857,551 |
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | 10,200 | 1,454,418 |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | 24,600 | 4,696,386 |
Total | | 26,451,568 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.0% |
Baxter International, Inc. | 67,900 | 4,922,071 |
Health Care Providers & Services 3.1% |
Humana, Inc. | 19,800 | 6,118,002 |
McKesson Corp. | 66,800 | 8,567,100 |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 4,300 | 1,161,860 |
Total | | 15,846,962 |
Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.9% |
Bruker Corp. | 15,100 | 529,406 |
Pra Health Sciences, Inc.(a) | 37,000 | 3,920,890 |
Total | | 4,450,296 |
Pharmaceuticals 4.1% |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 149,500 | 7,380,815 |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 98,000 | 11,746,280 |
Johnson & Johnson | 4,900 | 652,092 |
Merck & Co., Inc. | 13,600 | 1,012,248 |
Total | | 20,791,435 |
Total Health Care | 72,462,332 |
Industrials 12.0% |
Aerospace & Defense 3.5% |
Boeing Co. (The) | 46,200 | 17,815,644 |
Airlines 1.6% |
Southwest Airlines Co. | 141,000 | 8,003,160 |
Electrical Equipment 2.8% |
Emerson Electric Co. | 134,800 | 8,825,356 |
Rockwell Automation, Inc. | 30,000 | 5,085,600 |
Total | | 13,910,956 |
Industrial Conglomerates 1.1% |
Honeywell International, Inc. | 37,800 | 5,429,214 |
Machinery 1.9% |
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. | 193,000 | 9,393,310 |
Professional Services 0.6% |
Robert Half International, Inc. | 46,000 | 2,963,780 |
Road & Rail 0.5% |
Union Pacific Corp. | 16,600 | 2,640,562 |
Total Industrials | 60,156,626 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Information Technology 31.1% |
IT Services 8.6% |
MasterCard, Inc., Class A | 81,200 | 17,143,756 |
VeriSign, Inc.(a) | 53,600 | 9,072,872 |
Visa, Inc., Class A | 127,000 | 17,146,270 |
Total | | 43,362,898 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 3.8% |
Broadcom, Inc. | 38,200 | 10,247,150 |
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. | 435,500 | 6,040,385 |
Lam Research Corp. | 14,900 | 2,526,742 |
Total | | 18,814,277 |
Software 11.5% |
Adobe, Inc.(a) | 55,300 | 13,704,446 |
Fortinet, Inc.(a) | 117,300 | 8,981,661 |
Intuit, Inc. | 12,000 | 2,589,840 |
Microsoft Corp. | 229,990 | 24,017,856 |
VMware, Inc., Class A | 57,000 | 8,610,990 |
Total | | 57,904,793 |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 7.2% |
Apple, Inc.(b) | 193,377 | 32,185,668 |
NetApp, Inc. | 58,200 | 3,711,414 |
Total | | 35,897,082 |
Total Information Technology | 155,979,050 |
Materials 2.0% |
Chemicals 1.6% |
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A | 95,500 | 8,305,635 |
Metals & Mining 0.4% |
Steel Dynamics, Inc. | 52,600 | 1,924,634 |
Total Materials | 10,230,269 |
Real Estate 1.9% |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) 1.9% |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 52,500 | 9,561,300 |
Total Real Estate | 9,561,300 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $371,222,180) | 496,474,440 |
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The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Money Market Funds 1.5% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.530%(c),(d) | 7,790,808 | 7,790,029 |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $7,790,029) | 7,790,029 |
Total Investments in Securities (Cost: $379,012,209) | 504,264,469 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | (2,223,248) |
Net Assets | 502,041,221 |
At January 31, 2019, securities and/or cash totaling $682,404 were pledged as collateral.
Investments in derivatives
Long futures contracts |
Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Trading currency | Notional amount | Value/Unrealized appreciation ($) | Value/Unrealized depreciation ($) |
S&P 500 E-mini | 66 | 03/2019 | USD | 8,924,850 | 193,802 | — |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) | Non-income producing investment. |
(b) | This security or a portion of this security has been pledged as collateral in connection with derivative contracts. |
(c) | The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at January 31, 2019. |
(d) | As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended January 31, 2019 are as follows: |
Issuer | Beginning shares | Shares purchased | Shares sold | Ending shares | Realized gain (loss) — affiliated issuers ($) | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) — affiliated issuers ($) | Dividends — affiliated issuers ($) | Value — affiliated issuers at end of period ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.530% |
| 6,704,464 | 42,321,469 | (41,235,125) | 7,790,808 | (353) | 353 | 69,192 | 7,790,029 |
Abbreviation Legend
ADR | American Depositary Receipt |
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. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (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.
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, 2019:
| 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 in Securities | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | |
Communication Services | 64,073,884 | — | — | — | 64,073,884 |
Consumer Discretionary | 73,307,934 | — | — | — | 73,307,934 |
Consumer Staples | 27,691,770 | — | — | — | 27,691,770 |
Energy | 2,281,600 | — | — | — | 2,281,600 |
Financials | 20,729,675 | — | — | — | 20,729,675 |
Health Care | 72,462,332 | — | — | — | 72,462,332 |
Industrials | 60,156,626 | — | — | — | 60,156,626 |
Information Technology | 155,979,050 | — | — | — | 155,979,050 |
Materials | 10,230,269 | — | — | — | 10,230,269 |
Real Estate | 9,561,300 | — | — | — | 9,561,300 |
Total Common Stocks | 496,474,440 | — | — | — | 496,474,440 |
Money Market Funds | — | — | — | 7,790,029 | 7,790,029 |
Total Investments in Securities | 496,474,440 | — | — | 7,790,029 | 504,264,469 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (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 ($) |
Investments in Derivatives | | | | | |
Asset | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | 193,802 | — | — | — | 193,802 |
Total | 496,668,242 | — | — | 7,790,029 | 504,458,271 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $371,222,180) | $496,474,440 |
Affiliated issuers (cost $7,790,029) | 7,790,029 |
Receivable for: | |
Capital shares sold | 284,431 |
Dividends | 101,139 |
Variation margin for futures contracts | 72,600 |
Prepaid expenses | 2,160 |
Total assets | 504,724,799 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Capital shares purchased | 2,537,193 |
Management services fees | 10,259 |
Distribution and/or service fees | 1,349 |
Transfer agent fees | 34,144 |
Compensation of board members | 55,309 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 60 |
Other expenses | 45,264 |
Total liabilities | 2,683,578 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $502,041,221 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 375,476,387 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) (Note 2) | 126,564,834 |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $502,041,221 |
Class A | |
Net assets | $123,023,934 |
Shares outstanding | 14,534,294 |
Net asset value per share | $8.46 |
Maximum sales charge | 5.75% |
Maximum offering price per share (calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge for Class A shares) | $8.98 |
Advisor Class | |
Net assets | $7,849,910 |
Shares outstanding | 919,863 |
Net asset value per share | $8.53 |
Class C | |
Net assets | $18,395,545 |
Shares outstanding | 2,296,194 |
Net asset value per share | $8.01 |
Institutional Class | |
Net assets | $95,646,580 |
Shares outstanding | 11,167,861 |
Net asset value per share | $8.56 |
Institutional 2 Class | |
Net assets | $11,735,462 |
Shares outstanding | 1,320,861 |
Net asset value per share | $8.88 |
Institutional 3 Class | |
Net assets | $244,147,584 |
Shares outstanding | 28,229,138 |
Net asset value per share | $8.65 |
Class R | |
Net assets | $1,242,206 |
Shares outstanding | 146,526 |
Net asset value per share | $8.48 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers | $4,845,151 |
Dividends — affiliated issuers | 69,192 |
Total income | 4,914,343 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 2,005,260 |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | 159,032 |
Class C | 99,353 |
Class R | 3,286 |
Class T | 852 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 76,497 |
Advisor Class | 4,811 |
Class C | 11,927 |
Institutional Class | 67,400 |
Institutional 2 Class | 3,840 |
Institutional 3 Class | 9,307 |
Class R | 790 |
Class T | 286 |
Compensation of board members | 4,399 |
Custodian fees | 4,278 |
Printing and postage fees | 19,259 |
Registration fees | 62,283 |
Audit fees | 17,304 |
Legal fees | 4,581 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 61 |
Other | 8,713 |
Total expenses | 2,563,519 |
Fees waived by transfer agent | |
Institutional 2 Class | (655) |
Institutional 3 Class | (6,154) |
Total net expenses | 2,556,710 |
Net investment income | 2,357,633 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 20,295,160 |
Investments — affiliated issuers | (353) |
Futures contracts | (804,168) |
Net realized gain | 19,490,639 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | (43,552,342) |
Investments — affiliated issuers | 353 |
Futures contracts | 63,671 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (43,488,318) |
Net realized and unrealized loss | (23,997,679) |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | $(21,640,046) |
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, 2019 (Unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $2,357,633 | $1,748,306 |
Net realized gain | 19,490,639 | 62,274,666 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (43,488,318) | 38,459,757 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (21,640,046) | 102,482,729 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | |
Class A | (15,543,057) | |
Advisor Class | (990,383) | |
Class C | (2,537,826) | |
Institutional Class | (12,729,165) | |
Institutional 2 Class | (1,442,964) | |
Institutional 3 Class | (31,081,758) | |
Class R | (155,458) | |
Class T | (106,849) | |
Net investment income | | |
Class A | | (361,155) |
Advisor Class | | (43,563) |
Institutional Class | | (613,386) |
Institutional 2 Class | | (36,308) |
Institutional 3 Class | | (1,631,375) |
Class K | | (13) |
Class R | | (1,080) |
Class T | | (3,203) |
Net realized gains | | |
Class A | | (14,373,536) |
Advisor Class | | (973,359) |
Class C | | (2,895,576) |
Institutional Class | | (13,608,326) |
Institutional 2 Class | | (711,732) |
Institutional 3 Class | | (29,985,515) |
Class K | | (371) |
Class R | | (168,850) |
Class T | | (125,818) |
Total distributions to shareholders (Note 2) | (64,587,460) | (65,533,166) |
Increase in net assets from capital stock activity | 24,514,928 | 25,206,723 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (61,712,578) | 62,156,286 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 563,753,799 | 501,597,513 |
Net assets at end of period | $502,041,221 | $563,753,799 |
Undistributed net investment income | $1,784,438 | $150,614 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| January 31, 2019 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2018 |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A | | | | |
Subscriptions | 1,562,717 | 14,299,231 | 2,385,442 | 23,291,771 |
Distributions reinvested | 1,865,334 | 15,165,163 | 1,544,286 | 14,315,518 |
Redemptions | (1,822,331) | (16,397,360) | (3,034,710) | (29,559,995) |
Net increase | 1,605,720 | 13,067,034 | 895,018 | 8,047,294 |
Advisor Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 83,156 | 809,435 | 649,051 | 6,411,056 |
Distributions reinvested | 119,994 | 983,949 | 109,075 | 1,016,580 |
Redemptions | (63,985) | (574,580) | (417,962) | (4,109,101) |
Net increase | 139,165 | 1,218,804 | 340,164 | 3,318,535 |
Class B | | | | |
Redemptions | — | — | (271) | (2,617) |
Net decrease | — | — | (271) | (2,617) |
Class C | | | | |
Subscriptions | 306,201 | 2,649,150 | 384,389 | 3,582,053 |
Distributions reinvested | 306,358 | 2,362,024 | 300,503 | 2,677,479 |
Redemptions | (508,603) | (4,360,052) | (1,002,255) | (9,479,711) |
Net increase (decrease) | 103,956 | 651,122 | (317,363) | (3,220,179) |
Institutional Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 1,612,498 | 15,238,952 | 2,941,635 | 28,853,074 |
Distributions reinvested | 1,294,707 | 10,655,439 | 1,337,142 | 12,502,280 |
Redemptions | (3,809,169) | (35,518,020) | (3,670,884) | (35,855,261) |
Net increase (decrease) | (901,964) | (9,623,629) | 607,893 | 5,500,093 |
Institutional 2 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 135,812 | 1,272,198 | 808,401 | 8,113,798 |
Distributions reinvested | 169,121 | 1,442,605 | 77,478 | 747,665 |
Redemptions | (139,118) | (1,242,250) | (226,882) | (2,283,683) |
Net increase | 165,815 | 1,472,553 | 658,997 | 6,577,780 |
Institutional 3 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 421,679 | 4,087,623 | 2,746,108 | 27,484,772 |
Distributions reinvested | 3,740,244 | 31,081,430 | 3,352,762 | 31,616,548 |
Redemptions | (1,760,853) | (16,784,960) | (5,394,632) | (53,956,478) |
Net increase | 2,401,070 | 18,384,093 | 704,238 | 5,144,842 |
Class K | | | | |
Redemptions | — | — | (304) | (3,045) |
Net decrease | — | — | (304) | (3,045) |
Class R | | | | |
Subscriptions | 30,067 | 280,399 | 82,084 | 790,977 |
Distributions reinvested | 10,065 | 82,029 | 7,516 | 69,972 |
Redemptions | (27,000) | (261,089) | (67,773) | (650,205) |
Net increase | 13,132 | 101,339 | 21,827 | 210,744 |
Class T | | | | |
Distributions reinvested | 12,987 | 106,491 | 13,789 | 128,650 |
Redemptions | (105,863) | (862,879) | (50,567) | (495,374) |
Net decrease | (92,876) | (756,388) | (36,778) | (366,724) |
Total net increase | 3,434,018 | 24,514,928 | 2,873,421 | 25,206,723 |
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.
| 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 | Total distributions to shareholders |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $10.11 | 0.03 | (0.47) | (0.44) | — | (1.21) | (1.21) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.50 | 0.01 | 1.85 | 1.86 | (0.03) | (1.22) | (1.25) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $8.51 | 0.04 | 1.45 | 1.49 | (0.04) | (0.46) | (0.50) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.39 | 0.04 | 0.20 | 0.24 | (0.06) | (1.06) | (1.12) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.04 | 0.05 | 1.36 | 1.41 | (0.03) | (1.03) | (1.06) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.04 | 0.05 | 1.80 | 1.85 | (0.10) | (1.75) | (1.85) |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $10.18 | 0.04 | (0.47) | (0.43) | (0.01) | (1.21) | (1.22) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.56 | 0.03 | 1.87 | 1.90 | (0.06) | (1.22) | (1.28) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $8.56 | 0.05 | 1.47 | 1.52 | (0.06) | (0.46) | (0.52) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.43 | 0.04 | 0.23 | 0.27 | (0.08) | (1.06) | (1.14) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015(e) | $9.33 | (0.01) | 0.11 | 0.10 | — | — | — |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.67 | (0.00)(f) | (0.45) | (0.45) | — | (1.21) | (1.21) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.18 | (0.06) | 1.77 | 1.71 | — | (1.22) | (1.22) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $8.26 | (0.03) | 1.41 | 1.38 | — | (0.46) | (0.46) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.14 | (0.02) | 0.20 | 0.18 | — | (1.06) | (1.06) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $8.86 | (0.02) | 1.33 | 1.31 | — | (1.03) | (1.03) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $8.90 | (0.02) | 1.76 | 1.74 | (0.03) | (1.75) | (1.78) |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $10.21 | 0.04 | (0.47) | (0.43) | (0.01) | (1.21) | (1.22) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.59 | 0.04 | 1.86 | 1.90 | (0.06) | (1.22) | (1.28) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $8.58 | 0.05 | 1.48 | 1.53 | (0.06) | (0.46) | (0.52) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.46 | 0.06 | 0.20 | 0.26 | (0.08) | (1.06) | (1.14) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.09 | 0.07 | 1.39 | 1.46 | (0.06) | (1.03) | (1.09) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.09 | 0.06 | 1.81 | 1.87 | (0.12) | (1.75) | (1.87) |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $10.55 | 0.05 | (0.49) | (0.44) | (0.02) | (1.21) | (1.23) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.87 | 0.04 | 1.92 | 1.96 | (0.06) | (1.22) | (1.28) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $8.82 | 0.06 | 1.52 | 1.58 | (0.07) | (0.46) | (0.53) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.69 | 0.08 | 0.21 | 0.29 | (0.10) | (1.06) | (1.16) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.30 | 0.03 | 1.46 | 1.49 | (0.07) | (1.03) | (1.10) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.25 | 0.08 | 1.85 | 1.93 | (0.13) | (1.75) | (1.88) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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) |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $8.46 | (3.88%) | 1.16%(c) | 1.16%(c) | 0.68%(c) | 41% | $123,024 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.11 | 20.79% | 1.17% | 1.17%(d) | 0.12% | 82% | $130,693 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.50 | 18.37% | 1.22% | 1.20%(d) | 0.43% | 81% | $114,369 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $8.51 | 3.05% | 1.27% | 1.23% | 0.46% | 86% | $140,658 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.39 | 16.41% | 1.24% | 1.24% | 0.55% | 102% | $247,170 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.04 | 22.23% | 1.26% | 1.26%(d) | 0.55% | 105% | $247,008 |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $8.53 | (3.74%) | 0.91%(c) | 0.91%(c) | 0.93%(c) | 41% | $7,850 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.18 | 21.06% | 0.92% | 0.92%(d) | 0.34% | 82% | $7,947 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.56 | 18.68% | 0.95% | 0.94%(d) | 0.58% | 81% | $4,213 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $8.56 | 3.39% | 1.02% | 0.96% | 0.53% | 86% | $305 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015(e) | $9.43 | 1.07% | 1.05%(c) | 1.05%(c) | (0.60%)(c) | 102% | $59 |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $8.01 | (4.18%) | 1.91%(c) | 1.91%(c) | (0.09%)(c) | 41% | $18,396 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.67 | 19.77% | 1.92% | 1.92%(d) | (0.62%) | 82% | $21,203 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.18 | 17.44% | 1.96% | 1.95%(d) | (0.35%) | 81% | $23,034 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $8.26 | 2.43% | 2.03% | 1.97% | (0.25%) | 86% | $19,878 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.14 | 15.47% | 1.99% | 1.99% | (0.23%) | 102% | $11,825 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $8.86 | 21.22% | 2.02% | 2.02%(d) | (0.23%) | 105% | $3,826 |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $8.56 | (3.74%) | 0.91%(c) | 0.91%(c) | 0.86%(c) | 41% | $95,647 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.21 | 20.99% | 0.92% | 0.92%(d) | 0.37% | 82% | $123,250 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.59 | 18.76% | 0.95% | 0.94%(d) | 0.56% | 81% | $109,911 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $8.58 | 3.30% | 1.03% | 0.96% | 0.73% | 86% | $23,950 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.46 | 16.80% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 0.76% | 102% | $10,456 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.09 | 22.39% | 1.02% | 1.02%(d) | 0.72% | 105% | $811 |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $8.88 | (3.72%) | 0.86%(c) | 0.84%(c) | 1.00%(c) | 41% | $11,735 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.55 | 21.10% | 0.87% | 0.85% | 0.38% | 82% | $12,184 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.87 | 18.83% | 0.87% | 0.85% | 0.69% | 81% | $4,895 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $8.82 | 3.49% | 0.86% | 0.84% | 0.90% | 86% | $2,620 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.69 | 16.82% | 0.86% | 0.86% | 0.33% | 102% | $1,316 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.30 | 22.80% | 0.85% | 0.85% | 0.90% | 105% | $31 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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 | Total distributions to shareholders |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $10.31 | 0.05 | (0.48) | (0.43) | (0.02) | (1.21) | (1.23) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.67 | 0.05 | 1.88 | 1.93 | (0.07) | (1.22) | (1.29) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $8.65 | 0.06 | 1.50 | 1.56 | (0.08) | (0.46) | (0.54) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.53 | 0.08 | 0.21 | 0.29 | (0.11) | (1.06) | (1.17) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015(g) | $9.42 | 0.01 | 0.10 | 0.11 | — | — | — |
Class R |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $10.13 | 0.02 | (0.46) | (0.44) | — | (1.21) | (1.21) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.53 | (0.01) | 1.84 | 1.83 | (0.01) | (1.22) | (1.23) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $8.53 | 0.01 | 1.47 | 1.48 | (0.02) | (0.46) | (0.48) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.41 | 0.02 | 0.20 | 0.22 | (0.04) | (1.06) | (1.10) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.05 | 0.02 | 1.38 | 1.40 | (0.01) | (1.03) | (1.04) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.06 | 0.04 | 1.77 | 1.81 | (0.07) | (1.75) | (1.82) |
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) | Annualized. |
(d) | The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%. |
(e) | Advisor Class shares commenced operations on June 1, 2015. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(f) | Rounds to zero. |
(g) | 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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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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) |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $8.65 | (3.67%) | 0.80%(c) | 0.79%(c) | 1.05%(c) | 41% | $244,148 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.31 | 21.17% | 0.81% | 0.80% | 0.49% | 82% | $266,180 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.67 | 18.91% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 0.62% | 81% | $242,867 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $8.65 | 3.54% | 0.81% | 0.79% | 0.92% | 86% | $6 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015(g) | $9.53 | 1.17% | 0.75%(c) | 0.75%(c) | 0.64%(c) | 102% | $3 |
Class R |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $8.48 | (3.87%) | 1.41%(c) | 1.41%(c) | 0.42%(c) | 41% | $1,242 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.13 | 20.32% | 1.42% | 1.42%(d) | (0.13%) | 82% | $1,352 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.53 | 18.18% | 1.46% | 1.44%(d) | 0.11% | 81% | $1,063 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $8.53 | 2.77% | 1.53% | 1.47% | 0.23% | 86% | $459 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.41 | 16.22% | 1.49% | 1.49% | 0.20% | 102% | $96 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.05 | 21.75% | 1.50% | 1.50%(d) | 0.39% | 105% | $25 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
January 31, 2019 (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.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within 12 months after purchase. Effective July 1, 2018, Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares of the same Fund in the month of or the month following the 10-year anniversary of the Class C shares purchase date.
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.
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.
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.
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. Effective at the close of business on December 14, 2018, Class T shares merged, in a tax-free transaction, into Class A shares of the Fund and are no longer offered for sale.
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
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 (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
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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 may also pay interest expense on cash collateral received from the broker. Any interest expense paid by the Fund is shown on the Statement of Operations. 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 determining whether to exercise such termination rights, the Fund would consider, in addition to counterparty credit risk, 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 exposure to the securities market. 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, 2019 (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, 2019:
| Asset derivatives | |
Risk exposure category | Statement of assets and liabilities location | Fair value ($) |
Equity risk | Component of total distributable earnings (loss) — unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | 193,802* |
* | 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, 2019:
Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | Futures contracts ($) |
Equity risk | (804,168) |
|
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | Futures contracts ($) |
Equity risk | 63,671 |
The following table is a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended January 31, 2019:
Derivative instrument | Average notional amounts ($)* |
Futures contracts — long | 7,376,858 |
* | Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the six months ended January 31, 2019. |
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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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 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 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 pronouncements
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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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. Management does not expect the implementation of this guidance to have a material impact on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures.
Accounting Standards Update 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. ASU No. 2018-13, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and the policy for the timing of transfers between levels. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 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 disclosures, if any.
Disclosure Update and Simplification
In September 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released Final Rule 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification, which amends certain financial statement disclosure requirements that the SEC determined to be redundant, outdated, or superseded in light of other SEC disclosure requirements, GAAP, or changes in the information environment. As a result of the amendments, management implemented disclosure changes which included removing the components of distributable earnings presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and combining income and gain distributions paid to shareholders as presented on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. Any values presented to meet prior year requirements were left unchanged. The amendments had no effect on the Fund’s net assets or results of operation.
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, 2019 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 Deferred 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 Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred 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. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to affiliated funds governed by the Board of Trustees, based on relative net assets.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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. In addition, effective December 1, 2018 through November 30, 2019, Institutional 2 Class shares are subject to a contractual transfer agency fee annual limitation of not more than 0.06% of the average daily net assets attributable to Institutional 2 Class shares. Prior to December 1, 2018, Institutional 2 Class shares were subject to a contractual transfer agency fee annual limitation of not more than 0.05% and Institutional 3 Class shares were 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, 2019, 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 | 0.05 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.00 |
Class R | 0.12 |
Class T | 0.03(a) |
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, 2019, 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 the maximum annual rates of up to 0.25%, 1.00%, 0.50% and 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C, Class R and Class T shares, respectively. For Class C shares, of the 1.00% fee, up to 0.75% can be reimbursed for distribution expenses and up to an additional 0.25% can be reimbursed for shareholder servicing expenses. For Class R shares, of the 0.50% fee, up to 0.25% can be reimbursed for shareholder servicing expenses. For Class T shares, of the 0.25% fee, up to 0.25% can be reimbursed for distribution and/or shareholder servicing expenses. As a result of all Class T shares of the Fund being redeemed or converted to Class A shares, December 14, 2018 was the last day the Fund paid a distribution and shareholder services fee for Class T shares.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
The amount of distribution and shareholder services expenses incurred by the Distributor and not yet reimbursed (unreimbursed expense) was approximately $66,000 for Class C shares. This amount is based on the most recent information available as of December 31, 2018, and may be recovered from future payments under the distribution plan or CDSCs. To the extent the unreimbursed expense has been fully recovered, the distribution and/or shareholder services fee is reduced.
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended January 31, 2019, if any, are listed below:
| Amount ($) |
Class A | 143,927 |
Class C | 735 |
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, 2018 through November 30, 2019 | Prior to December 1, 2018 |
Class A | 1.19% | 1.19% |
Advisor Class | 0.94 | 0.94 |
Class C | 1.94 | 1.94 |
Institutional Class | 0.94 | 0.94 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.88 | 0.87 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.83 | 0.82 |
Class R | 1.44 | 1.44 |
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, 2018 through November 30, 2019, is the Transfer Agent’s contractual agreement to limit total transfer agency fees to an annual rate of not more than 0.06% for Institutional 2 Class of the average daily net assets attributable to that share class, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees. Reflected in the contractual cap commitment, prior to December 1, 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 Institutional 2 Class and 0.00% for Institutional 3 Class of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class. 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, 2019 (Unaudited)
At January 31, 2019, 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) ($) | Net unrealized appreciation ($) |
379,012,000 | 136,987,000 | (11,541,000) | 125,446,000 |
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 $220,211,649 and $258,001,361, respectively, for the six months ended January 31, 2019. 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. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
The Fund did not borrow or lend money under the Interfund Program during the six months ended January 31, 2019.
Note 8. 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 or an affiliated 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 federal funds effective rate, (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the unused 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. This agreement expires annually in December unless extended or renewed.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended January 31, 2019.
Note 9. Significant risks
Shareholder concentration risk
At January 31, 2019, affiliated shareholders of record owned 72.2% 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 10. 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 11. 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, 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 or Form N-PORT (available for filings after March 31, 2019). The Fund’s Form N-Q or Form N-PORT is available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q or Form N-PORT, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ 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 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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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
columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/. 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.
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SemiAnnual Report
January 31, 2019
Columbia Disciplined Value Fund
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/), and each time a report is posted you will be notified by mail and provided with a website address to access the report.
If you have already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically at any time by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, for Fund shares held directly with the Fund, by calling 800.345.6611 or by enrolling in “eDelivery” by logging into your account at columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 800.345.6611 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive paper reports will apply to all Columbia Funds held in your account if you invest through a financial intermediary or all Columbia Funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.
Not FDIC Insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
Volatility exists in financial markets and this is not a comfortable fact of life. How investors deal with this reality, including how they react to short term spikes in volatility as well as to longer periods of increased or decreased volatility, may have a significant impact on their overall investing success.
Too often, investors change their investment strategy based on something that’s happening at a moment in time rather than thinking about how that change in strategy might affect their ability to achieve their longer term financial goals. Emotion replaces logic and reasoning. Investors may sell in reaction to a market drop (fear or panic), locking in low returns which means they won’t be invested when the market returns, or they invest more at a market peak (greed or conviction), essentially when it is expensive to do so. In both cases, selling and buying at the exact wrong time.
We believe the best outcomes come from a consistent approach to investing. Here are five areas where advisors can help us overcome the tendency to react emotionally as we struggle to make the right choices with our investments:
Long-term focus
The further away long-term goals, aspirations and objectives are, the easier it is to stray away from the goals and priorities that we set out. Advisors help us stay focused on what we want to accomplish.
Discipline through up-and-down markets
Advisors help set rules to prevent us from making rash decisions that we may regret later. Knowing ahead of time what you should do in case of certain situations will help you get through volatile markets and not make emotional decisions.
Tax-awareness
Taxes are one of the biggest drags on investment returns and are critical attributes of investing. Yet few of us take the necessary steps to ease the corrosive effect of taxes. Advisors have tools and knowledge that may help us to manage portfolios more tax-efficiently and keep more of what we earn.
Emotional objectivity
Our emotions are very hard to manage and making investment decisions in an emotional state can lead to exceedingly bad outcomes. An objective advisor can help prevent some of the reactionary mistakes emotions often lead us to.
Education and guidance
The role of the advisor is to teach and guide us toward achieving our financial goals. In terms of working through emotions, guidance is by far the most important component.
By understanding our own behaviors and biases, we can prepare for future challenges. Your success is our priority. Talk to your advisor about how working with Columbia Threadneedle Investments may help you stay the course and position your portfolio for consistent, sustainable outcomes, regardless of market conditions.
Sincerely,
Christopher O. Petersen
President, Columbia Funds
Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2019 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
Columbia Disciplined Value Fund | Semiannual Report 2019
Columbia Disciplined Value Fund | Semiannual Report 2019
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, CAIA
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.
© 2019 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, 2019) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A | Excluding sales charges | 08/01/08 | -4.99 | -7.80 | 8.34 | 13.99 |
| Including sales charges | | -10.45 | -13.10 | 7.06 | 13.31 |
Advisor Class* | 06/01/15 | -4.86 | -7.57 | 8.54 | 14.10 |
Class C | Excluding sales charges | 08/01/08 | -5.44 | -8.56 | 7.51 | 13.10 |
| Including sales charges | | -6.30 | -9.39 | 7.51 | 13.10 |
Institutional Class* | 09/27/10 | -4.86 | -7.57 | 8.63 | 14.23 |
Institutional 2 Class* | 06/01/15 | -4.84 | -7.47 | 8.60 | 14.13 |
Institutional 3 Class* | 06/01/15 | -4.77 | -7.39 | 8.66 | 14.16 |
Class R | 08/01/08 | -5.15 | -8.12 | 8.05 | 13.66 |
Class V* | Excluding sales charges | 03/07/11 | -5.00 | -7.82 | 8.32 | 13.95 |
| Including sales charges | | -10.48 | -13.13 | 7.04 | 13.27 |
Russell 1000 Value Index | | -3.26 | -4.81 | 8.33 | 13.39 |
Returns for Class A and Class V shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class C shares are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. 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 share 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/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)
(Unaudited)
Top 10 holdings (%) (at January 31, 2019) |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 4.4 |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 3.5 |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | 3.5 |
Citigroup, Inc. | 3.0 |
Pfizer, Inc. | 2.9 |
ConocoPhillips | 2.3 |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 2.2 |
Oracle Corp. | 2.1 |
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. | 2.1 |
Bank of America Corp. | 2.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Money Market Funds and derivatives, if any).
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, 2019) |
Common Stocks | 98.4 |
Money Market Funds | 1.6 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments and exclude investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Equity sector breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2019) |
Communication Services | 6.9 |
Consumer Discretionary | 5.0 |
Consumer Staples | 8.0 |
Energy | 10.1 |
Financials | 22.8 |
Health Care | 14.8 |
Industrials | 7.9 |
Information Technology | 9.4 |
Materials | 3.8 |
Real Estate | 4.7 |
Utilities | 6.6 |
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 shareholder transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund 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 $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
August 1, 2018 — January 31, 2019 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | 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 | 950.10 | 1,019.41 | 5.65 | 5.85 | 1.15 |
Advisor Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 951.40 | 1,020.67 | 4.43 | 4.58 | 0.90 |
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 945.60 | 1,015.63 | 9.32 | 9.65 | 1.90 |
Institutional Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 951.40 | 1,020.67 | 4.43 | 4.58 | 0.90 |
Institutional 2 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 951.60 | 1,021.37 | 3.74 | 3.87 | 0.76 |
Institutional 3 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 952.30 | 1,021.63 | 3.49 | 3.62 | 0.71 |
Class R | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 948.50 | 1,018.15 | 6.88 | 7.12 | 1.40 |
Class V | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 950.00 | 1,019.41 | 5.65 | 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, 2019 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Common Stocks 98.3% |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Communication Services 6.7% |
Diversified Telecommunication Services 4.9% |
AT&T, Inc. | 367,800 | 11,056,068 |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | 449,400 | 24,743,964 |
Total | | 35,800,032 |
Media 1.8% |
Comcast Corp., Class A | 350,700 | 12,825,099 |
Total Communication Services | 48,625,131 |
Consumer Discretionary 4.9% |
Auto Components 1.4% |
Gentex Corp. | 489,800 | 10,373,964 |
Diversified Consumer Services 1.0% |
H&R Block, Inc. | 294,400 | 6,944,896 |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 0.4% |
Extended Stay America, Inc. | 151,200 | 2,585,520 |
Multiline Retail 1.0% |
Kohl’s Corp. | 107,200 | 7,363,568 |
Specialty Retail 1.1% |
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. | 52,400 | 8,342,080 |
Total Consumer Discretionary | 35,610,028 |
Consumer Staples 7.8% |
Food & Staples Retailing 3.8% |
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. | 204,700 | 14,791,622 |
Walmart, Inc. | 132,000 | 12,649,560 |
Total | | 27,441,182 |
Food Products 0.5% |
General Mills, Inc. | 88,100 | 3,915,164 |
Household Products 1.8% |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 112,600 | 12,541,388 |
Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | 7,100 | 684,937 |
Total | | 13,226,325 |
Personal Products 1.7% |
Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.(a) | 199,800 | 11,928,060 |
Total Consumer Staples | 56,510,731 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Energy 9.9% |
Energy Equipment & Services 0.2% |
National Oilwell Varco, Inc. | 28,200 | 831,336 |
Schlumberger Ltd. | 20,100 | 888,621 |
Total | | 1,719,957 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 9.7% |
Chevron Corp. | 116,500 | 13,356,725 |
ConocoPhillips | 242,900 | 16,441,901 |
EOG Resources, Inc. | 21,200 | 2,103,040 |
Exxon Mobil Corp.(b) | 86,600 | 6,346,048 |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | 91,300 | 6,049,538 |
Murphy Oil Corp. | 93,400 | 2,554,490 |
PBF Energy, Inc., Class A | 266,800 | 9,770,216 |
Valero Energy Corp. | 148,500 | 13,041,270 |
Total | | 69,663,228 |
Total Energy | 71,383,185 |
Financials 22.4% |
Banks 11.1% |
Bank of America Corp. | 499,700 | 14,226,459 |
CIT Group, Inc. | 15,100 | 697,469 |
Citigroup, Inc. | 328,800 | 21,194,448 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 300,100 | 31,060,350 |
Popular, Inc. | 224,200 | 12,243,562 |
Wells Fargo & Co. | 9,200 | 449,972 |
Total | | 79,872,260 |
Capital Markets 2.2% |
CME Group, Inc. | 10,700 | 1,950,396 |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 113,600 | 8,719,936 |
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | 57,400 | 5,364,604 |
Total | | 16,034,936 |
Consumer Finance 1.4% |
Capital One Financial Corp. | 60,400 | 4,867,636 |
Navient Corp. | 457,400 | 5,214,360 |
Total | | 10,081,996 |
Diversified Financial Services 1.0% |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(a) | 33,700 | 6,926,698 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Insurance 6.7% |
Allstate Corp. (The) | 143,700 | 12,626,919 |
Brown & Brown, Inc. | 149,600 | 4,063,136 |
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | 142,700 | 12,584,713 |
MetLife, Inc. | 165,000 | 7,535,550 |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | 128,000 | 11,793,920 |
Total | | 48,604,238 |
Total Financials | 161,520,128 |
Health Care 14.6% |
Biotechnology 0.4% |
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | 11,850 | 1,457,076 |
Biogen, Inc.(a) | 4,950 | 1,652,211 |
Total | | 3,109,287 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 2.2% |
Abbott Laboratories | 28,500 | 2,079,930 |
Baxter International, Inc. | 184,200 | 13,352,658 |
Total | | 15,432,588 |
Health Care Providers & Services 3.1% |
Cigna Corp. | 16,891 | 3,374,991 |
Humana, Inc. | 26,500 | 8,188,235 |
McKesson Corp. | 80,800 | 10,362,600 |
Premier, Inc.(a) | 9,300 | 370,047 |
Total | | 22,295,873 |
Pharmaceuticals 8.9% |
Allergan PLC | 6,300 | 907,074 |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 267,500 | 13,206,475 |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 128,000 | 15,342,080 |
Johnson & Johnson | 39,400 | 5,243,352 |
Merck & Co., Inc. | 125,200 | 9,318,636 |
Pfizer, Inc. | 480,000 | 20,376,000 |
Total | | 64,393,617 |
Total Health Care | 105,231,365 |
Industrials 7.8% |
Airlines 2.1% |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | 247,000 | 12,209,210 |
Southwest Airlines Co. | 54,200 | 3,076,392 |
Total | | 15,285,602 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Electrical Equipment 1.7% |
Emerson Electric Co. | 184,800 | 12,098,856 |
Industrial Conglomerates 1.9% |
Honeywell International, Inc. | 95,700 | 13,745,391 |
Machinery 1.6% |
Snap-On, Inc. | 70,400 | 11,685,696 |
Trading Companies & Distributors 0.5% |
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A | 38,600 | 3,222,714 |
Total Industrials | 56,038,259 |
Information Technology 9.3% |
Communications Equipment 3.5% |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 529,300 | 25,030,597 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 2.3% |
Broadcom, Inc. | 11,600 | 3,111,700 |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | 265,800 | 13,162,416 |
Total | | 16,274,116 |
Software 2.9% |
Microsoft Corp. | 57,600 | 6,015,168 |
Oracle Corp. | 299,200 | 15,028,816 |
Total | | 21,043,984 |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 0.6% |
HP, Inc. | 197,500 | 4,350,925 |
Total Information Technology | 66,699,622 |
Materials 3.8% |
Chemicals 2.3% |
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A | 140,900 | 12,254,073 |
Westlake Chemical Corp. | 55,900 | 4,131,010 |
Total | | 16,385,083 |
Metals & Mining 0.1% |
Steel Dynamics, Inc. | 26,500 | 969,635 |
Paper & Forest Products 1.4% |
Domtar Corp. | 207,000 | 9,708,300 |
Total Materials | 27,063,018 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Real Estate 4.6% |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) 4.6% |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 112,700 | 2,035,362 |
Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 355,100 | 10,677,857 |
Rayonier, Inc. | 42,900 | 1,305,876 |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 31,600 | 5,754,992 |
Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. | 309,100 | 12,277,452 |
Uniti Group, Inc. | 43,200 | 860,112 |
Total | | 32,911,651 |
Real Estate Management & Development 0.0% |
Realogy Holdings Corp. | 16,100 | 285,775 |
Total Real Estate | 33,197,426 |
Utilities 6.5% |
Electric Utilities 2.5% |
American Electric Power Co., Inc. | 82,200 | 6,503,664 |
Exelon Corp. | 247,400 | 11,815,824 |
Total | | 18,319,488 |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers 1.7% |
NRG Energy, Inc. | 289,600 | 11,847,536 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Multi-Utilities 2.3% |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | 73,700 | 2,278,804 |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. | 259,500 | 14,155,725 |
Total | | 16,434,529 |
Total Utilities | 46,601,553 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $599,859,608) | 708,480,446 |
|
Money Market Funds 1.6% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.530%(c),(d) | 11,155,569 | 11,154,453 |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $11,154,453) | 11,154,453 |
Total Investments in Securities (Cost: $611,014,061) | 719,634,899 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | 827,810 |
Net Assets | 720,462,709 |
At January 31, 2019, securities and/or cash totaling $967,296 were pledged as collateral.
Investments in derivatives
Long futures contracts |
Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Trading currency | Notional amount | Value/Unrealized appreciation ($) | Value/Unrealized depreciation ($) |
S&P 500 E-mini | 94 | 03/2019 | USD | 12,711,150 | 820,277 | — |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) | Non-income producing investment. |
(b) | This security or a portion of this security has been pledged as collateral in connection with derivative contracts. |
(c) | The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at January 31, 2019. |
(d) | As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended January 31, 2019 are as follows: |
Issuer | Beginning shares | Shares purchased | Shares sold | Ending shares | Realized gain (loss) — affiliated issuers ($) | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) — affiliated issuers ($) | Dividends — affiliated issuers ($) | Value — affiliated issuers at end of period ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.530% |
| 10,257,091 | 76,174,703 | (75,276,225) | 11,155,569 | — | — | 132,431 | 11,154,453 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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 following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at January 31, 2019:
| 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 in Securities | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | |
Communication Services | 48,625,131 | — | — | — | 48,625,131 |
Consumer Discretionary | 35,610,028 | — | — | — | 35,610,028 |
Consumer Staples | 56,510,731 | — | — | — | 56,510,731 |
Energy | 71,383,185 | — | — | — | 71,383,185 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (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 ($) |
Financials | 161,520,128 | — | — | — | 161,520,128 |
Health Care | 105,231,365 | — | — | — | 105,231,365 |
Industrials | 56,038,259 | — | — | — | 56,038,259 |
Information Technology | 66,699,622 | — | — | — | 66,699,622 |
Materials | 27,063,018 | — | — | — | 27,063,018 |
Real Estate | 33,197,426 | — | — | — | 33,197,426 |
Utilities | 46,601,553 | — | — | — | 46,601,553 |
Total Common Stocks | 708,480,446 | — | — | — | 708,480,446 |
Money Market Funds | — | — | — | 11,154,453 | 11,154,453 |
Total Investments in Securities | 708,480,446 | — | — | 11,154,453 | 719,634,899 |
Investments in Derivatives | | | | | |
Asset | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | 820,277 | — | — | — | 820,277 |
Total | 709,300,723 | — | — | 11,154,453 | 720,455,176 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $599,859,608) | $708,480,446 |
Affiliated issuers (cost $11,154,453) | 11,154,453 |
Receivable for: | |
Capital shares sold | 168,054 |
Dividends | 889,475 |
Variation margin for futures contracts | 103,400 |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | 1,712 |
Prepaid expenses | 2,597 |
Total assets | 720,800,137 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Capital shares purchased | 170,076 |
Management services fees | 14,389 |
Distribution and/or service fees | 1,425 |
Transfer agent fees | 53,926 |
Compensation of board members | 47,348 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 91 |
Audit fees | 18,471 |
Other expenses | 31,702 |
Total liabilities | 337,428 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $720,462,709 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 616,516,363 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) (Note 2) | 103,946,346 |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $720,462,709 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Class A | |
Net assets | $75,478,819 |
Shares outstanding | 8,178,855 |
Net asset value per share | $9.23 |
Maximum sales charge | 5.75% |
Maximum offering price per share (calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge for Class A shares) | $9.79 |
Advisor Class | |
Net assets | $3,403,742 |
Shares outstanding | 365,639 |
Net asset value per share | $9.31 |
Class C | |
Net assets | $13,278,654 |
Shares outstanding | 1,474,847 |
Net asset value per share | $9.00 |
Institutional Class | |
Net assets | $129,461,348 |
Shares outstanding | 13,896,852 |
Net asset value per share | $9.32 |
Institutional 2 Class | |
Net assets | $1,199,948 |
Shares outstanding | 129,133 |
Net asset value per share | $9.29 |
Institutional 3 Class | |
Net assets | $419,469,528 |
Shares outstanding | 45,067,882 |
Net asset value per share | $9.31 |
Class R | |
Net assets | $2,882,092 |
Shares outstanding | 311,463 |
Net asset value per share | $9.25 |
Class V | |
Net assets | $75,288,578 |
Shares outstanding | 8,183,575 |
Net asset value per share | $9.20 |
Maximum sales charge | 5.75% |
Maximum offering price per share (calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge for Class V shares) | $9.76 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers | $10,642,989 |
Dividends — affiliated issuers | 132,431 |
Foreign taxes withheld | (5,517) |
Total income | 10,769,903 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 2,893,821 |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | 95,222 |
Class C | 70,213 |
Class R | 7,977 |
Class T | 1,343 |
Class V | 99,586 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 81,113 |
Advisor Class | 4,805 |
Class C | 14,940 |
Institutional Class | 182,715 |
Institutional 2 Class | 384 |
Institutional 3 Class | 15,637 |
Class R | 3,399 |
Class T | 1,113 |
Class V | 84,736 |
Compensation of board members | 6,907 |
Custodian fees | 5,691 |
Printing and postage fees | 19,384 |
Registration fees | 69,880 |
Audit fees | 16,794 |
Legal fees | 5,416 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 90 |
Other | 11,164 |
Total expenses | 3,692,330 |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | (282,137) |
Total net expenses | 3,410,193 |
Net investment income | 7,359,710 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 3,362,025 |
Futures contracts | (1,551,356) |
Net realized gain | 1,810,669 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | (49,354,506) |
Futures contracts | 569,228 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (48,785,278) |
Net realized and unrealized loss | (46,974,609) |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | $(39,614,899) |
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, 2019 (Unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $7,359,710 | $13,504,588 |
Net realized gain | 1,810,669 | 66,376,193 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (48,785,278) | 22,348,297 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (39,614,899) | 102,229,078 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | |
Class A | (7,359,386) | |
Advisor Class | (396,274) | |
Class C | (1,293,880) | |
Institutional Class | (13,467,138) | |
Institutional 2 Class | (124,052) | |
Institutional 3 Class | (43,366,409) | |
Class R | (315,945) | |
Class T | (135,304) | |
Class V | (7,739,309) | |
Net investment income | | |
Class A | | (1,436,602) |
Advisor Class | | (285,120) |
Class C | | (203,027) |
Institutional Class | | (3,897,680) |
Institutional 2 Class | | (23,212) |
Institutional 3 Class | | (10,484,296) |
Class K | | (68) |
Class R | | (56,378) |
Class T | | (35,237) |
Class V | | (1,637,782) |
Net realized gains | | |
Class A | | (3,844,377) |
Advisor Class | | (680,615) |
Class C | | (853,143) |
Institutional Class | | (9,304,218) |
Institutional 2 Class | | (53,336) |
Institutional 3 Class | | (23,559,250) |
Class K | | (174) |
Class R | | (171,651) |
Class T | | (94,561) |
Class V | | (4,382,740) |
Total distributions to shareholders (Note 2) | (74,197,697) | (61,003,467) |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity | (24,392,673) | 14,280,860 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (138,205,269) | 55,506,471 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 858,667,978 | 803,161,507 |
Net assets at end of period | $720,462,709 | $858,667,978 |
Undistributed net investment income | $1,165,682 | $7,066,301 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| January 31, 2019 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2018 |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A | | | | |
Subscriptions | 1,068,489 | 10,132,723 | 1,420,171 | 15,073,509 |
Distributions reinvested | 605,856 | 5,458,757 | 376,696 | 3,959,075 |
Redemptions | (733,567) | (7,270,393) | (1,602,142) | (17,031,250) |
Net increase | 940,778 | 8,321,087 | 194,725 | 2,001,334 |
Advisor Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 17,102 | 183,262 | 831,595 | 9,221,752 |
Distributions reinvested | 43,613 | 396,005 | 91,174 | 965,529 |
Redemptions | (426,091) | (4,537,569) | (753,227) | (8,457,479) |
Net increase (decrease) | (365,376) | (3,958,302) | 169,542 | 1,729,802 |
Class B | | | | |
Redemptions | — | — | (310) | (3,530) |
Net decrease | — | — | (310) | (3,530) |
Class C | | | | |
Subscriptions | 182,623 | 1,701,632 | 341,721 | 3,575,173 |
Distributions reinvested | 127,278 | 1,120,049 | 87,958 | 904,212 |
Redemptions | (235,918) | (2,250,182) | (404,532) | (4,196,064) |
Net increase | 73,983 | 571,499 | 25,147 | 283,321 |
Institutional Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 2,537,206 | 24,832,598 | 4,492,353 | 48,095,136 |
Distributions reinvested | 1,307,322 | 11,883,558 | 1,119,735 | 11,869,191 |
Redemptions | (8,878,709) | (91,900,638) | (3,546,936) | (37,830,678) |
Net increase (decrease) | (5,034,181) | (55,184,482) | 2,065,152 | 22,133,649 |
Institutional 2 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 6,106 | 61,961 | 21,607 | 230,964 |
Distributions reinvested | 13,647 | 123,780 | 7,222 | 76,340 |
Redemptions | (8,514) | (86,835) | (4,912) | (52,883) |
Net increase | 11,239 | 98,906 | 23,917 | 254,421 |
Institutional 3 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 245,841 | 2,343,257 | 562,131 | 6,011,678 |
Distributions reinvested | 4,776,006 | 43,366,135 | 3,217,707 | 34,043,337 |
Redemptions | (2,124,480) | (22,502,511) | (4,604,523) | (49,850,004) |
Net increase (decrease) | 2,897,367 | 23,206,881 | (824,685) | (9,794,989) |
Class K | | | | |
Redemptions | — | — | (307) | (3,346) |
Net decrease | — | — | (307) | (3,346) |
Class R | | | | |
Subscriptions | 71,050 | 744,821 | 63,292 | 677,278 |
Distributions reinvested | 25,569 | 231,140 | 16,244 | 171,212 |
Redemptions | (68,888) | (664,442) | (79,417) | (851,456) |
Net increase (decrease) | 27,731 | 311,519 | 119 | (2,966) |
Class T | | | | |
Distributions reinvested | 14,883 | 134,989 | 12,257 | 129,559 |
Redemptions | (152,597) | (1,375,862) | (87,397) | (936,139) |
Net decrease | (137,714) | (1,240,873) | (75,140) | (806,580) |
Class V | | | | |
Subscriptions | 43,805 | 409,996 | 54,343 | 584,685 |
Distributions reinvested | 753,164 | 6,763,411 | 496,559 | 5,203,935 |
Redemptions | (373,136) | (3,692,315) | (690,741) | (7,298,876) |
Net increase (decrease) | 423,833 | 3,481,092 | (139,839) | (1,510,256) |
Total net increase (decrease) | (1,162,340) | (24,392,673) | 1,438,321 | 14,280,860 |
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.
| 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 | Total distributions to shareholders |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $10.82 | 0.08 | (0.64) | (0.56) | (0.16) | (0.87) | (1.03) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.32 | 0.14 | 1.14 | 1.28 | (0.21) | (0.57) | (0.78) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.17 | 0.19 | 1.11 | 1.30 | (0.15) | — | (0.15) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.56 | 0.15 | 0.04 | 0.19 | (0.13) | (0.45) | (0.58) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.45 | 0.13 | 0.56 | 0.69 | (0.11) | (0.47) | (0.58) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $8.67 | 0.10 | 1.27 | 1.37 | (0.10) | (0.49) | (0.59) |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $10.92 | 0.10 | (0.66) | (0.56) | (0.18) | (0.87) | (1.05) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.41 | 0.16 | 1.16 | 1.32 | (0.24) | (0.57) | (0.81) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.25 | 0.23 | 1.10 | 1.33 | (0.17) | — | (0.17) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.63 | 0.10 | 0.13 | 0.23 | (0.16) | (0.45) | (0.61) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015(f) | $9.80 | 0.02 | (0.19)(g) | (0.17) | — | — | — |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $10.54 | 0.04 | (0.64) | (0.60) | (0.07) | (0.87) | (0.94) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.07 | 0.06 | 1.11 | 1.17 | (0.13) | (0.57) | (0.70) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $8.96 | 0.11 | 1.08 | 1.19 | (0.08) | — | (0.08) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.34 | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.13 | (0.06) | (0.45) | (0.51) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.25 | 0.05 | 0.55 | 0.60 | (0.04) | (0.47) | (0.51) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $8.51 | 0.04 | 1.23 | 1.27 | (0.04) | (0.49) | (0.53) |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $10.93 | 0.10 | (0.66) | (0.56) | (0.18) | (0.87) | (1.05) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.42 | 0.17 | 1.15 | 1.32 | (0.24) | (0.57) | (0.81) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.26 | 0.23 | 1.10 | 1.33 | (0.17) | — | (0.17) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.64 | 0.18 | 0.05 | 0.23 | (0.16) | (0.45) | (0.61) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.52 | 0.15 | 0.57 | 0.72 | (0.13) | (0.47) | (0.60) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $8.74 | 0.12 | 1.27 | 1.39 | (0.12) | (0.49) | (0.61) |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $10.91 | 0.10 | (0.65) | (0.55) | (0.20) | (0.87) | (1.07) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.39 | 0.18 | 1.15 | 1.33 | (0.24) | (0.57) | (0.81) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.24 | 0.29 | 1.04 | 1.33 | (0.18) | — | (0.18) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.63 | 0.19 | 0.04 | 0.23 | (0.17) | (0.45) | (0.62) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015(h) | $9.80 | 0.02 | (0.19)(g) | (0.17) | — | — | — |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $10.93 | 0.10 | (0.65) | (0.55) | (0.20) | (0.87) | (1.07) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.41 | 0.19 | 1.15 | 1.34 | (0.25) | (0.57) | (0.82) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.25 | 0.32 | 1.02 | 1.34 | (0.18) | — | (0.18) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.64 | 0.18 | 0.06 | 0.24 | (0.18) | (0.45) | (0.63) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015(i) | $9.81 | 0.02 | (0.19)(g) | (0.17) | — | — | — |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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) |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.23 | (4.99%) | 1.23%(c) | 1.15%(c) | 1.58%(c) | 39% | $75,479 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.82 | 12.62% | 1.22% | 1.15%(d) | 1.33% | 86% | $78,335 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $10.32 | 14.23% | 1.21% | 1.16%(d) | 1.94% | 78% | $72,684 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.17 | 2.51% | 1.21% | 1.19%(d) | 1.72% | 82% | $96,040 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.56 | 7.25% | 1.20% | 1.18%(d) | 1.32% | 89% | $103,691 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.45 | 16.42%(e) | 1.22% | 1.18%(d) | 1.15% | 90% | $34,470 |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.31 | (4.86%) | 0.97%(c) | 0.90%(c) | 1.83%(c) | 39% | $3,404 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.92 | 12.87% | 0.98% | 0.90%(d) | 1.51% | 86% | $7,986 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $10.41 | 14.47% | 0.97% | 0.91%(d) | 2.35% | 78% | $5,845 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.25 | 2.89% | 0.97% | 0.94%(d) | 1.16% | 82% | $2,132 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015(f) | $9.63 | (1.73%) | 0.92%(c) | 0.92%(c),(d) | 1.11%(c) | 89% | $2 |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.00 | (5.44%) | 1.98%(c) | 1.90%(c) | 0.83%(c) | 39% | $13,279 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.54 | 11.82% | 1.97% | 1.90%(d) | 0.59% | 86% | $14,761 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $10.07 | 13.34% | 1.96% | 1.91%(d) | 1.18% | 78% | $13,852 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $8.96 | 1.83% | 1.96% | 1.94%(d) | 0.97% | 82% | $16,270 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.34 | 6.40% | 1.95% | 1.93%(d) | 0.57% | 89% | $16,710 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.25 | 15.42%(e) | 1.96% | 1.93%(d) | 0.40% | 90% | $7,026 |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.32 | (4.86%) | 0.97%(c) | 0.90%(c) | 1.81%(c) | 39% | $129,461 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.93 | 12.86% | 0.97% | 0.90%(d) | 1.58% | 86% | $206,950 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $10.42 | 14.46% | 0.97% | 0.91%(d) | 2.33% | 78% | $175,663 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.26 | 2.88% | 0.95% | 0.94%(d) | 1.98% | 82% | $118,722 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.64 | 7.55% | 0.94% | 0.93%(d) | 1.55% | 89% | $149,791 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.52 | 16.56%(e) | 0.95% | 0.93%(d) | 1.35% | 90% | $123,394 |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.29 | (4.84%) | 0.83%(c) | 0.76%(c) | 1.97%(c) | 39% | $1,200 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.91 | 13.09% | 0.83% | 0.78% | 1.70% | 86% | $1,286 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $10.39 | 14.50% | 0.85% | 0.82% | 2.90% | 78% | $977 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.24 | 2.91% | 0.82% | 0.82% | 2.14% | 82% | $9 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015(h) | $9.63 | (1.73%) | 0.80%(c) | 0.80%(c) | 1.23%(c) | 89% | $2 |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.31 | (4.77%) | 0.77%(c) | 0.71%(c) | 2.02%(c) | 39% | $419,470 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.93 | 13.13% | 0.77% | 0.72% | 1.76% | 86% | $461,028 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $10.41 | 14.63% | 0.78% | 0.77% | 3.11% | 78% | $447,684 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.25 | 2.96% | 0.80% | 0.80% | 2.04% | 82% | $909 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015(i) | $9.64 | (1.73%) | 0.75%(c) | 0.75%(c) | 1.28%(c) | 89% | $2 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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 | Total distributions to shareholders |
Class R |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $10.83 | 0.07 | (0.65) | (0.58) | (0.13) | (0.87) | (1.00) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.33 | 0.12 | 1.13 | 1.25 | (0.18) | (0.57) | (0.75) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.19 | 0.17 | 1.10 | 1.27 | (0.13) | — | (0.13) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.57 | 0.13 | 0.05 | 0.18 | (0.11) | (0.45) | (0.56) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.46 | 0.10 | 0.56 | 0.66 | (0.08) | (0.47) | (0.55) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $8.68 | 0.07 | 1.28 | 1.35 | (0.08) | (0.49) | (0.57) |
Class V |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $10.79 | 0.08 | (0.64) | (0.56) | (0.16) | (0.87) | (1.03) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.29 | 0.14 | 1.14 | 1.28 | (0.21) | (0.57) | (0.78) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.15 | 0.19 | 1.10 | 1.29 | (0.15) | — | (0.15) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.54 | 0.15 | 0.04 | 0.19 | (0.13) | (0.45) | (0.58) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.42 | 0.12 | 0.57 | 0.69 | (0.10) | (0.47) | (0.57) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $8.66 | 0.10 | 1.25 | 1.35 | (0.10) | (0.49) | (0.59) |
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) | Annualized. |
(d) | The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%. |
(e) | The Fund received a payment from an affiliate. Had the Fund not received this payment, the total return would have been lower by 0.03%. |
(f) | Advisor Class shares commenced operations on June 1, 2015. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(g) | 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. |
(h) | Institutional 2 Class shares commenced operations on June 1, 2015. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(i) | 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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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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) |
Class R |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.25 | (5.15%) | 1.48%(c) | 1.40%(c) | 1.35%(c) | 39% | $2,882 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.83 | 12.34% | 1.47% | 1.40%(d) | 1.08% | 86% | $3,074 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $10.33 | 13.84% | 1.47% | 1.41%(d) | 1.75% | 78% | $2,930 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.19 | 2.34% | 1.46% | 1.44%(d) | 1.45% | 82% | $2,604 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.57 | 6.98% | 1.45% | 1.43%(d) | 1.02% | 89% | $2,083 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.46 | 16.13%(e) | 1.44% | 1.43%(d) | 0.76% | 90% | $159 |
Class V |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.20 | (5.00%) | 1.23%(c) | 1.15%(c) | 1.58%(c) | 39% | $75,289 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $10.79 | 12.66% | 1.22% | 1.15%(d) | 1.33% | 86% | $83,747 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $10.29 | 14.15% | 1.22% | 1.16%(d) | 1.98% | 78% | $81,312 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.15 | 2.50% | 1.21% | 1.19%(d) | 1.72% | 82% | $79,008 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.54 | 7.33% | 1.21% | 1.20%(d) | 1.29% | 89% | $84,026 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.42 | 16.15%(e) | 1.27% | 1.23%(d) | 1.11% | 90% | $85,696 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
January 31, 2019 (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.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within 12 months after purchase. Effective July 1, 2018, Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares of the same Fund in the month of or the month following the 10-year anniversary of the Class C shares purchase date.
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.
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.
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.
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. Effective at the close of business on December 14, 2018, Class T shares merged, in a tax-free transaction, into Class A shares of the Fund and are no longer offered for sale.
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 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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (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, 2019 (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 may also pay interest expense on cash collateral received from the broker. Any interest expense paid by the Fund is shown on the Statement of Operations. 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 determining whether to exercise such termination rights, the Fund would consider, in addition to counterparty credit risk, whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (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 manage exposure to the securities market. 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, 2019:
| Asset derivatives | |
Risk exposure category | Statement of assets and liabilities location | Fair value ($) |
Equity risk | Component of total distributable earnings (loss) — unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | 820,277* |
* | 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, 2019:
Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | Futures contracts ($) |
Equity risk | (1,551,356) |
|
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | Futures contracts ($) |
Equity risk | 569,228 |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
The following table is a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended January 31, 2019:
Derivative instrument | Average notional amounts ($)* |
Futures contracts — long | 12,387,773 |
* | Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the six months ended January 31, 2019. |
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 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 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, 2019 (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 pronouncements
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. Management does not expect the implementation of this guidance to have a material impact on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures.
Accounting Standards Update 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. ASU No. 2018-13, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and the policy for the timing of transfers between levels. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 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 disclosures, if any.
Disclosure Update and Simplification
In September 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released Final Rule 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification, which amends certain financial statement disclosure requirements that the SEC determined to be redundant, outdated, or superseded in light of other SEC disclosure requirements, GAAP, or changes in the information environment. As a result of the amendments, management implemented disclosure changes which included removing the components of distributable earnings presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and combining income and gain distributions paid to shareholders as presented on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. Any values presented to meet prior year requirements were left unchanged. The amendments had no effect on the Fund’s net assets or results of operation.
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, 2019 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 Deferred Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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 Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred 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. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to 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, 2019, 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 | 0.06 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.01 |
Class R | 0.21 |
Class T | 0.08(a) |
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, 2019, 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 the maximum annual rates of up to 0.25%,
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
1.00%, 0.50% and 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C, Class R and Class T shares, respectively. For Class C shares, of the 1.00% fee, up to 0.75% can be reimbursed for distribution expenses and up to an additional 0.25% can be reimbursed for shareholder servicing expenses. For Class R shares, of the 0.50% fee, up to 0.25% can be reimbursed for shareholder servicing expenses. For Class T shares, of the 0.25% fee, up to 0.25% can be reimbursed for distribution and/or shareholder servicing expenses. As a result of all Class T shares of the Fund being redeemed or converted to Class A shares, December 14, 2018 was the last day the Fund paid a distribution and shareholder services fee for Class T shares.
The amount of distribution and shareholder services expenses incurred by the Distributor and not yet reimbursed (unreimbursed expense) was approximately $63,000 for Class C shares. This amount is based on the most recent information available as of December 31, 2018, and may be recovered from future payments under the distribution plan or CDSCs. To the extent the unreimbursed expense has been fully recovered, the distribution and/or shareholder services fee is reduced.
Shareholder services fees
The Fund has adopted a shareholder services plan that permits it to pay for certain services provided to Class V shareholders by their selling and/or servicing agents. The Fund may pay shareholder servicing fees up to an aggregate annual rate of 0.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class V shares (comprised of up to 0.25% for shareholder liaison services and up to 0.25% for administrative support services). These fees are currently limited to an aggregate annual rate of not more than 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class V shares.
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended January 31, 2019, if any, are listed below:
| Amount ($) |
Class A | 24,953 |
Class C | 242 |
Class V | 5,345 |
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, 2018 through November 30, 2019 | Prior to December 1, 2018 |
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 | 0.76 | 0.77 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.71 | 0.71 |
Class R | 1.40 | 1.40 |
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, 2019 (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, 2019, 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) ($) | Net unrealized appreciation ($) |
611,014,000 | 126,893,000 | (17,452,000) | 109,441,000 |
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 $300,691,345 and $395,311,234, respectively, for the six months ended January 31, 2019. 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. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
The Fund did not borrow or lend money under the Interfund Program during the six months ended January 31, 2019.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 8. 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 or an affiliated 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 federal funds effective rate, (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 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 unused 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. This agreement expires annually in December unless extended or renewed.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended January 31, 2019.
Note 9. 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, 2019, affiliated shareholders of record owned 71.7% 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 10. 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 11. 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, 2019 (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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, 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 or Form N-PORT (available for filings after March 31, 2019). The Fund’s Form N-Q or Form N-PORT is available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q or Form N-PORT, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ 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 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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Columbia Disciplined Value Fund
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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
columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/. 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.
© 2019 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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SemiAnnual Report
January 31, 2019
Columbia Inflation Protected Securities Fund
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/), and each time a report is posted you will be notified by mail and provided with a website address to access the report.
If you have already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically at any time by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, for Fund shares held directly with the Fund, by calling 800.345.6611 or by enrolling in “eDelivery” by logging into your account at columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 800.345.6611 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive paper reports will apply to all Columbia Funds held in your account if you invest through a financial intermediary or all Columbia Funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.
Not FDIC Insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
Volatility exists in financial markets and this is not a comfortable fact of life. How investors deal with this reality, including how they react to short term spikes in volatility as well as to longer periods of increased or decreased volatility, may have a significant impact on their overall investing success.
Too often, investors change their investment strategy based on something that’s happening at a moment in time rather than thinking about how that change in strategy might affect their ability to achieve their longer term financial goals. Emotion replaces logic and reasoning. Investors may sell in reaction to a market drop (fear or panic), locking in low returns which means they won’t be invested when the market returns, or they invest more at a market peak (greed or conviction), essentially when it is expensive to do so. In both cases, selling and buying at the exact wrong time.
We believe the best outcomes come from a consistent approach to investing. Here are five areas where advisors can help us overcome the tendency to react emotionally as we struggle to make the right choices with our investments:
Long-term focus
The further away long-term goals, aspirations and objectives are, the easier it is to stray away from the goals and priorities that we set out. Advisors help us stay focused on what we want to accomplish.
Discipline through up-and-down markets
Advisors help set rules to prevent us from making rash decisions that we may regret later. Knowing ahead of time what you should do in case of certain situations will help you get through volatile markets and not make emotional decisions.
Tax-awareness
Taxes are one of the biggest drags on investment returns and are critical attributes of investing. Yet few of us take the necessary steps to ease the corrosive effect of taxes. Advisors have tools and knowledge that may help us to manage portfolios more tax-efficiently and keep more of what we earn.
Emotional objectivity
Our emotions are very hard to manage and making investment decisions in an emotional state can lead to exceedingly bad outcomes. An objective advisor can help prevent some of the reactionary mistakes emotions often lead us to.
Education and guidance
The role of the advisor is to teach and guide us toward achieving our financial goals. In terms of working through emotions, guidance is by far the most important component.
By understanding our own behaviors and biases, we can prepare for future challenges. Your success is our priority. Talk to your advisor about how working with Columbia Threadneedle Investments may help you stay the course and position your portfolio for consistent, sustainable outcomes, regardless of market conditions.
Sincerely,
Christopher O. Petersen
President, Columbia Funds
Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2019 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
Columbia Inflation Protected Securities Fund | Semiannual Report 2019
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Fund at a Glance
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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, 2019) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A | Excluding sales charges | 03/04/04 | -0.20 | -0.20 | 1.25 | 3.08 |
| Including sales charges | | -3.20 | -3.20 | 0.64 | 2.77 |
Advisor Class* | 03/01/18 | -0.15 | 0.06 | 1.30 | 3.10 |
Class C | Excluding sales charges | 03/04/04 | -0.65 | -0.98 | 0.47 | 2.29 |
| Including sales charges | | -1.62 | -1.95 | 0.47 | 2.29 |
Institutional Class* | 09/27/10 | -0.15 | 0.06 | 1.50 | 3.29 |
Institutional 2 Class* | 11/08/12 | -0.17 | 0.15 | 1.58 | 3.30 |
Institutional 3 Class* | 03/01/17 | 0.00 | 0.21 | 1.40 | 3.15 |
Class R* | 08/03/09 | -0.35 | -0.45 | 0.99 | 2.79 |
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Index | | 0.57 | 0.93 | 1.57 | 3.61 |
Returns for Class A shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 3.00%. Returns for Class C shares are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. 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 share 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/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)
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Portfolio breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2019) |
Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency | 0.0(a) |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | 12.1 |
Foreign Government Obligations | 0.2 |
Inflation-Indexed Bonds | 87.3 |
Money Market Funds | 0.3 |
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities - Non-Agency | 0.1 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments and exclude investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Quality breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2019) |
AAA rating | 86.0 |
A rating | 3.0 |
BBB rating | 9.5 |
BB rating | 1.4 |
Not rated | 0.1 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income investments (excluding Money Market Funds and derivatives, if any).
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.
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Fund at a Glance (continued)
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Market exposure through derivatives investments (% of notional exposure) (at January 31, 2019)(a) |
| Long | Short | Net |
Fixed Income Derivative Contracts | 39.6 | (131.9) | (92.3) |
Foreign Currency Derivative Contracts | — | (7.7) | (7.7) |
Total Notional Market Value of Derivative Contracts | 39.6 | (139.6) | (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
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As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are shareholder transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund 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 $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
August 1, 2018 — January 31, 2019 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | 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 | 998.00 | 1,021.12 | 4.08 | 4.13 | 0.81 |
Advisor Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 998.50 | 1,022.38 | 2.82 | 2.85 | 0.56 |
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 993.50 | 1,017.34 | 7.84 | 7.93 | 1.56 |
Institutional Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 998.50 | 1,022.38 | 2.82 | 2.85 | 0.56 |
Institutional 2 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 998.30 | 1,022.89 | 2.32 | 2.35 | 0.46 |
Institutional 3 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,023.19 | 2.02 | 2.04 | 0.40 |
Class R | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 996.50 | 1,019.86 | 5.33 | 5.40 | 1.06 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency 0.0% |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Symphony CLO V Ltd.(a),(b) |
Series 2007-5A Class A1 |
3-month USD LIBOR + 0.750% Floor 0.750% 01/15/2024 | 3.537% | | 2,702 | 2,703 |
Total Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (Cost $2,675) | 2,703 |
|
Corporate Bonds & Notes 12.0% |
| | | | |
Aerospace & Defense 0.3% |
L3 Technologies, Inc. |
12/15/2026 | 3.850% | | 350,000 | 348,524 |
Automotive 0.2% |
General Motors Co. |
04/01/2046 | 6.750% | | 250,000 | 257,593 |
Banking 1.3% |
Bank of America Corp. |
Subordinated |
01/22/2025 | 4.000% | | 250,000 | 251,990 |
Capital One Financial Corp. |
01/29/2024 | 3.900% | | 75,000 | 75,647 |
Citigroup, Inc. |
Subordinated |
07/25/2028 | 4.125% | | 250,000 | 247,734 |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) |
Subordinated |
10/01/2037 | 6.750% | | 200,000 | 243,622 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co.(c) |
Junior Subordinated |
12/31/2049 | 5.300% | | 750,000 | 760,659 |
Total | 1,579,652 |
Cable and Satellite 0.4% |
Charter Communications Operating LLC/Capital |
07/23/2025 | 4.908% | | 250,000 | 257,176 |
Comcast Corp. |
10/15/2048 | 4.700% | | 155,000 | 161,578 |
Total | 418,754 |
Chemicals 0.3% |
LyondellBasell Industries NV |
04/15/2024 | 5.750% | | 275,000 | 297,068 |
Diversified Manufacturing 0.4% |
General Electric Co. |
10/09/2022 | 2.700% | | 500,000 | 479,445 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Electric 1.1% |
Duke Energy Corp. |
09/01/2026 | 2.650% | | 430,000 | 400,958 |
Emera U.S. Finance LP |
06/15/2046 | 4.750% | | 250,000 | 243,550 |
FirstEnergy Corp. |
11/15/2031 | 7.375% | | 500,000 | 639,202 |
Total | 1,283,710 |
Food and Beverage 1.0% |
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc. |
04/15/2048 | 4.600% | | 200,000 | 181,891 |
Bacardi Ltd.(a) |
05/15/2025 | 4.450% | | 350,000 | 345,504 |
Conagra Brands, Inc. |
11/01/2028 | 4.850% | | 250,000 | 253,054 |
Molson Coors Brewing Co. |
07/15/2046 | 4.200% | | 500,000 | 440,882 |
Total | 1,221,331 |
Health Care 0.2% |
CVS Health Corp. |
03/25/2048 | 5.050% | | 240,000 | 246,652 |
Independent Energy 1.2% |
Apache Corp. |
10/15/2028 | 4.375% | | 250,000 | 245,579 |
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. |
02/01/2039 | 6.750% | | 500,000 | 602,638 |
Murphy Oil Corp. |
06/01/2022 | 4.000% | | 150,000 | 147,078 |
Murphy Oil Corp.(c) |
12/01/2022 | 4.450% | | 500,000 | 490,596 |
Total | 1,485,891 |
Integrated Energy 0.2% |
BP Capital Markets America, Inc. |
04/14/2027 | 3.588% | | 250,000 | 249,965 |
Metals and Mining 1.9% |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. |
03/15/2023 | 3.875% | | 500,000 | 477,188 |
Glencore Finance Canada Ltd.(a),(c) |
10/25/2042 | 5.300% | | 500,000 | 488,622 |
Teck Resources Ltd. |
02/01/2043 | 5.400% | | 750,000 | 712,301 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Vale Overseas Ltd. |
01/11/2022 | 4.375% | | 32,000 | 32,092 |
Vale SA |
09/11/2042 | 5.625% | | 500,000 | 497,199 |
Total | 2,207,402 |
Midstream 2.1% |
APT Pipelines Ltd.(a) |
07/15/2027 | 4.250% | | 85,000 | 84,096 |
Energy Transfer Partners LP |
03/15/2045 | 5.150% | | 500,000 | 463,540 |
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP |
11/01/2042 | 4.700% | | 750,000 | 700,034 |
Plains All American Pipeline LP/Finance Corp. |
02/15/2045 | 4.900% | | 500,000 | 458,983 |
TransCanada Trust(c) |
Subordinated |
03/15/2077 | 5.300% | | 250,000 | 230,102 |
Western Gas Partners LP |
08/15/2028 | 4.750% | | 130,000 | 127,447 |
Williams Companies, Inc. (The) |
01/15/2025 | 3.900% | | 500,000 | 499,849 |
Total | 2,564,051 |
Railroads 0.3% |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC |
12/15/2048 | 4.150% | | 350,000 | 356,624 |
Wirelines 1.1% |
AT&T, Inc. |
08/15/2026 | 7.300% | | 500,000 | 595,106 |
Telecom Italia Capital SA |
06/04/2038 | 7.721% | | 500,000 | 500,159 |
Verizon Communications, Inc. |
08/21/2046 | 4.862% | | 250,000 | 255,294 |
Total | 1,350,559 |
Total Corporate Bonds & Notes (Cost $14,112,484) | 14,347,221 |
|
Foreign Government Obligations(d) 0.2% |
| | | | |
Brazil 0.2% |
Petrobras Global Finance BV |
05/20/2043 | 5.625% | | 250,000 | 223,280 |
Total Foreign Government Obligations (Cost $230,575) | 223,280 |
|
Inflation-Indexed Bonds(e) 86.4% |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Brazil 0.8% |
Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional |
08/15/2040 | 6.000% | BRL | 2,918,530 | 995,424 |
Mexico 0.8% |
Mexican Udibonos |
11/15/2040 | 4.000% | MXN | 19,086,403 | 952,507 |
New Zealand 1.8% |
New Zealand Government Inflation-Linked Bond(a) |
09/20/2025 | 2.000% | NZD | 2,949,301 | 2,167,787 |
United States 83.0% |
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond |
04/15/2020 | 0.125% | | 2,179,406 | 2,150,393 |
01/15/2022 | 0.125% | | 4,454,240 | 4,371,896 |
04/15/2022 | 0.125% | | 725,452 | 710,085 |
01/15/2023 | 0.125% | | 10,755,313 | 10,508,476 |
04/15/2023 | 0.625% | | 8,802,349 | 8,760,744 |
01/15/2024 | 0.625% | | 11,881,980 | 11,849,140 |
01/15/2025 | 0.250% | | 13,833,430 | 13,467,919 |
07/15/2025 | 0.375% | | 5,101,488 | 5,009,083 |
01/15/2027 | 2.375% | | 5,436,587 | 6,108,902 |
01/15/2028 | 0.500% | | 7,791,072 | 7,596,125 |
01/15/2028 | 1.750% | | 6,977,806 | 7,552,271 |
01/15/2029 | 2.500% | | 5,576,073 | 6,477,556 |
02/15/2042 | 0.750% | | 3,736,624 | 3,490,832 |
02/15/2043 | 0.625% | | 1,479,924 | 1,337,387 |
02/15/2047 | 0.875% | | 10,362,692 | 9,823,489 |
Total | 99,214,298 |
Total Inflation-Indexed Bonds (Cost $105,555,545) | 103,330,016 |
|
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% | | 145,228 | 143,661 |
Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities - Non-Agency (Cost $145,995) | 143,661 |
Money Market Funds 0.3% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.530%(f),(g) | 354,922 | 354,886 |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $354,886) | 354,886 |
Total Investments in Securities (Cost: $120,402,160) | 118,401,767 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | 1,145,933 |
Net Assets | 119,547,700 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
At January 31, 2019, securities and/or cash totaling $492,534 were pledged as collateral.
Investments in derivatives
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts |
Currency to be sold | Currency to be purchased | Counterparty | Settlement date | Unrealized appreciation ($) | Unrealized depreciation ($) |
17,603,930 MXN | 917,314 USD | HSBC | 02/26/2019 | — | (421) |
2,926,000 NZD | 1,976,162 USD | HSBC | 02/26/2019 | — | (47,255) |
3,274,587 BRL | 870,137 USD | Standard Chartered Bank | 02/26/2019 | — | (26,644) |
Total | | | | — | (74,320) |
Long futures contracts |
Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Trading currency | Notional amount | Value/Unrealized appreciation ($) | Value/Unrealized depreciation ($) |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Note | 57 | 03/2019 | USD | 12,102,703 | 41,049 | — |
U.S. Treasury Ultra 10-Year Note | 55 | 03/2019 | USD | 7,187,813 | 249,921 | — |
Total | | | | | 290,970 | — |
Short futures contracts |
Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Trading currency | Notional amount | Value/Unrealized appreciation ($) | Value/Unrealized depreciation ($) |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Note | (130) | 03/2019 | USD | (14,931,719) | — | (186,059) |
U.S. Ultra Treasury Bond | (27) | 03/2019 | USD | (4,350,375) | — | (187,205) |
Total | | | | | — | (373,264) |
Interest rate swap contracts |
Fund receives | Fund pays | Payment frequency | Counterparty | Maturity date | Notional currency | Notional amount | Value ($) | Periodic payments receivable (payable) ($) | Upfront payments ($) | Upfront receipts ($) | Unrealized appreciation ($) | Unrealized depreciation ($) |
U.S. CPI Urban Consumers NSA | Fixed rate of 1.448% | Receives at termination, Pays at termination | Goldman Sachs International | 01/14/2021 | USD | 10,000,000 | 213,922 | — | — | — | 213,922 | — |
U.S. CPI Urban Consumers NSA | Fixed rate of 1.490% | Receives at termination, Pays at termination | JPMorgan | 01/13/2021 | USD | 20,000,000 | 384,113 | — | — | — | 384,113 | — |
U.S. CPI Urban Consumers NSA | Fixed rate of 1.810% | Receives at termination, Pays at termination | JPMorgan | 01/09/2025 | USD | 10,000,000 | (23,935) | — | — | — | — | (23,935) |
Total | | | | | | | 574,100 | — | — | — | 598,035 | (23,935) |
Cleared interest rate swap contracts |
Fund receives | Fund pays | Payment frequency | Counterparty | Maturity date | Notional currency | Notional amount | Value ($) | 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 | 514,812 | — | — | 514,812 | — |
3-Month USD LIBOR | Fixed rate of 1.761% | Receives Quarterly, Pays Semi annually | Morgan Stanley | 09/30/2046 | USD | 1,500,000 | 314,502 | — | — | 314,502 | — |
3-Month USD LIBOR | Fixed rate of 1.785% | Receives Quarterly, Pays Semi annually | Morgan Stanley | 10/03/2046 | USD | 1,000,000 | 204,712 | — | — | 204,712 | — |
Total | | | | | | | 1,034,026 | — | — | 1,034,026 | — |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Reference index and values for swap contracts as of period end |
Reference index | | Reference rate |
3-Month USD LIBOR | London Interbank Offered Rate | 2.738% |
U.S. CPI Urban Consumers NSA | United States Consumer Price All Urban Non-Seasonally Adjusted Index | 1.551% |
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, 2019, the total value of these securities amounted to $3,088,712, which represents 2.58% of total net assets. |
(b) | Variable rate security. The interest rate shown was the current rate as of January 31, 2019. |
(c) | Represents a variable rate security with a step coupon where the rate adjusts according to a schedule for a series of periods, typically lower for an initial period and then increasing to a higher coupon rate thereafter. The interest rate shown was the current rate as of January 31, 2019. |
(d) | Principal and interest may not be guaranteed by the government. |
(e) | Principal amounts are denominated in United States Dollars unless otherwise noted. |
(f) | The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at January 31, 2019. |
(g) | As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended January 31, 2019 are as follows: |
Issuer | Beginning shares | Shares purchased | Shares sold | Ending shares | Realized gain (loss) — affiliated issuers ($) | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) — affiliated issuers ($) | Dividends — affiliated issuers ($) | Value — affiliated issuers at end of period ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.530% |
| 2,955,009 | 12,293,708 | (14,893,795) | 354,922 | (205) | 205 | 19,227 | 354,886 |
Abbreviation Legend
CMO | Collateralized Mortgage Obligation |
Currency Legend
BRL | Brazilian Real |
MXN | Mexican Peso |
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). |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (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, 2019:
| 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 in Securities | | | | | |
Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency | — | 2,703 | — | — | 2,703 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | — | 14,347,221 | — | — | 14,347,221 |
Foreign Government Obligations | — | 223,280 | — | — | 223,280 |
Inflation-Indexed Bonds | — | 103,330,016 | — | — | 103,330,016 |
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities - Non-Agency | — | 143,661 | — | — | 143,661 |
Money Market Funds | — | — | — | 354,886 | 354,886 |
Total Investments in Securities | — | 118,046,881 | — | 354,886 | 118,401,767 |
Investments in Derivatives | | | | | |
Asset | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | 290,970 | — | — | — | 290,970 |
Swap Contracts | — | 1,632,061 | — | — | 1,632,061 |
Liability | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | (74,320) | — | — | (74,320) |
Futures Contracts | (373,264) | — | — | — | (373,264) |
Swap Contracts | — | (23,935) | — | — | (23,935) |
Total | (82,294) | 119,580,687 | — | 354,886 | 119,853,279 |
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.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $120,047,274) | $118,046,881 |
Affiliated issuers (cost $354,886) | 354,886 |
Foreign currency (cost $38,348) | 38,798 |
Cash collateral held at broker for: | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 20,000 |
Margin deposits on: | |
Futures contracts | 128,408 |
Swap contracts | 344,126 |
Unrealized appreciation on swap contracts | 598,035 |
Receivable for: | |
Capital shares sold | 45,270 |
Dividends | 791 |
Interest | 325,758 |
Foreign tax reclaims | 725 |
Variation margin for futures contracts | 50,758 |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | 1,167 |
Prepaid expenses | 1,461 |
Other assets | 26,129 |
Total assets | 119,983,193 |
Liabilities | |
Due to custodian | 245 |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 74,320 |
Unrealized depreciation on swap contracts | 23,935 |
Payable for: | |
Capital shares purchased | 99,943 |
Variation margin for futures contracts | 70,984 |
Variation margin for swap contracts | 49,904 |
Management services fees | 1,660 |
Distribution and/or service fees | 503 |
Transfer agent fees | 12,428 |
Compensation of board members | 44,577 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 13 |
Audit fees | 26,079 |
Other expenses | 30,902 |
Total liabilities | 435,493 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $119,547,700 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 134,322,488 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) (Note 2) | (14,774,788) |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $119,547,700 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Class A | |
Net assets | $45,052,223 |
Shares outstanding | 4,985,759 |
Net asset value per share | $9.04 |
Maximum sales charge | 3.00% |
Maximum offering price per share (calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge for Class A shares) | $9.32 |
Advisor Class | |
Net assets | $121,121 |
Shares outstanding | 13,338 |
Net asset value per share | $9.08 |
Class C | |
Net assets | $3,721,475 |
Shares outstanding | 421,751 |
Net asset value per share | $8.82 |
Institutional Class | |
Net assets | $16,111,084 |
Shares outstanding | 1,772,824 |
Net asset value per share | $9.09 |
Institutional 2 Class | |
Net assets | $485,596 |
Shares outstanding | 53,534 |
Net asset value per share | $9.07 |
Institutional 3 Class | |
Net assets | $47,093,245 |
Shares outstanding | 5,126,794 |
Net asset value per share | $9.19 |
Class R | |
Net assets | $6,962,956 |
Shares outstanding | 777,300 |
Net asset value per share | $8.96 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — affiliated issuers | $19,227 |
Interest | 1,085,781 |
Total income | 1,105,008 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 316,026 |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | 57,504 |
Class C | 21,756 |
Class R | 16,788 |
Class T | 130 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 37,740 |
Advisor Class | 35 |
Class C | 3,565 |
Institutional Class | 14,533 |
Institutional 2 Class | 162 |
Institutional 3 Class | 1,829 |
Class R | 5,512 |
Class T | 85 |
Compensation of board members | 2,358 |
Custodian fees | 28,952 |
Printing and postage fees | 12,340 |
Registration fees | 54,661 |
Audit fees | 23,939 |
Legal fees | 3,147 |
Interest on collateral | 11,247 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 13 |
Other | 12,862 |
Total expenses | 625,184 |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | (223,000) |
Total net expenses | 402,184 |
Net investment income | 702,824 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | (1,605,026) |
Investments — affiliated issuers | (205) |
Foreign currency translations | (118,577) |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | (76,733) |
Futures contracts | 84,166 |
Swap contracts | (265,748) |
Net realized loss | (1,982,123) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 1,275,124 |
Investments — affiliated issuers | 205 |
Foreign currency translations | (2,428) |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 345,683 |
Futures contracts | (51,732) |
Swap contracts | (654,424) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 912,428 |
Net realized and unrealized loss | (1,069,695) |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | $(366,871) |
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, 2019 (Unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $702,824 | $3,649,331 |
Net realized gain (loss) | (1,982,123) | 1,202,017 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 912,428 | (2,423,442) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (366,871) | 2,427,906 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | |
Class A | (1,404,311) | |
Advisor Class | (982) | |
Class C | (106,942) | |
Institutional Class | (603,507) | |
Institutional 2 Class | (15,361) | |
Institutional 3 Class | (1,646,960) | |
Class R | (184,274) | |
Class T | (4,316) | |
Net investment income | | |
Class A | | (1,161,178) |
Class C | | (111,274) |
Institutional Class | | (484,547) |
Institutional 2 Class | | (17,680) |
Institutional 3 Class | | (1,150,159) |
Class K | | (1,108) |
Class R | | (121,059) |
Class T | | (4,178) |
Total distributions to shareholders (Note 2) | (3,966,653) | (3,051,183) |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity | (2,699,394) | 4,344,768 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (7,032,918) | 3,721,491 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 126,580,618 | 122,859,127 |
Net assets at end of period | $119,547,700 | $126,580,618 |
Undistributed (excess of distributions over) net investment income | $(860,360) | $2,403,469 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| January 31, 2019 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2018(a) |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A | | | | |
Subscriptions | 392,837 | 3,543,679 | 672,524 | 6,264,393 |
Distributions reinvested | 148,862 | 1,342,738 | 119,742 | 1,111,202 |
Redemptions | (580,388) | (5,223,230) | (1,239,954) | (11,548,964) |
Net decrease | (38,689) | (336,813) | (447,688) | (4,173,369) |
Advisor Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 10,294 | 92,289 | 33,176 | 308,427 |
Distributions reinvested | 72 | 654 | — | — |
Redemptions | (3,277) | (30,834) | (26,927) | (252,536) |
Net increase | 7,089 | 62,109 | 6,249 | 55,891 |
Class B | | | | |
Redemptions | — | — | (1,135) | (9,848) |
Net decrease | — | — | (1,135) | (9,848) |
Class C | | | | |
Subscriptions | 51,586 | 456,250 | 98,820 | 897,650 |
Distributions reinvested | 10,025 | 88,525 | 10,371 | 94,270 |
Redemptions | (151,010) | (1,322,228) | (378,688) | (3,444,003) |
Net decrease | (89,399) | (777,453) | (269,497) | (2,452,083) |
Institutional Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 365,256 | 3,320,257 | 1,488,295 | 13,909,785 |
Distributions reinvested | 66,143 | 599,254 | 51,487 | 479,863 |
Redemptions | (641,193) | (5,785,669) | (1,510,546) | (14,101,613) |
Net increase (decrease) | (209,794) | (1,866,158) | 29,236 | 288,035 |
Institutional 2 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 23,777 | 218,937 | 13,092 | 122,356 |
Distributions reinvested | 1,661 | 15,016 | 1,869 | 17,404 |
Redemptions | (10,711) | (97,710) | (46,098) | (429,892) |
Net increase (decrease) | 14,727 | 136,243 | (31,137) | (290,132) |
Institutional 3 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 121,166 | 1,106,837 | 1,396,126 | 13,248,210 |
Distributions reinvested | 179,959 | 1,646,624 | 122,069 | 1,149,891 |
Redemptions | (351,830) | (3,194,425) | (437,513) | (4,140,447) |
Net increase (decrease) | (50,705) | (440,964) | 1,080,682 | 10,257,654 |
Class K | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 374 | 3,491 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 93 | 861 |
Redemptions | — | — | (5,309) | (49,127) |
Net decrease | — | — | (4,842) | (44,775) |
Class R | | | | |
Subscriptions | 162,892 | 1,447,159 | 327,081 | 3,018,975 |
Distributions reinvested | 8,927 | 79,892 | 2,057 | 18,945 |
Redemptions | (97,354) | (862,563) | (247,288) | (2,279,935) |
Net increase | 74,465 | 664,488 | 81,850 | 757,985 |
Class T | | | | |
Distributions reinvested | 444 | 4,008 | 423 | 3,938 |
Redemptions | (16,296) | (144,854) | (5,190) | (48,528) |
Net decrease | (15,852) | (140,846) | (4,767) | (44,590) |
Total net increase (decrease) | (308,158) | (2,699,394) | 438,951 | 4,344,768 |
(a) | Advisor Class shares are based on operations from March 1, 2018 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end. |
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.
| 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 | Total distributions to shareholders |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.34 | 0.04 | (0.06) | — | (0.02) | (0.28) | — | — | (0.28) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.39 | 0.26 | (0.09) | — | 0.17 | (0.22) | — | — | (0.22) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.24 | 0.21 | (0.07) | 0.01 | 0.15 | — | — | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $8.85 | 0.22 | 0.17 | — | 0.39 | — | — | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.46 | 0.11 | (0.68) | — | (0.57) | (0.04) | — | — | (0.04) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.73 | 0.19 | 0.21 | — | 0.40 | (0.11) | (0.52) | (0.04) | (0.67) |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.40 | 0.05 | (0.07) | — | (0.02) | (0.30) | — | — | (0.30) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018(g) | $9.29 | 0.16 | (0.05) | — | 0.11 | — | — | — | — |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.09 | 0.01 | (0.07) | — | (0.06) | (0.21) | — | — | (0.21) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.15 | 0.17 | (0.08) | — | 0.09 | (0.15) | — | — | (0.15) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.06 | 0.14 | (0.06) | 0.01 | 0.09 | — | — | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $8.74 | 0.15 | 0.17 | — | 0.32 | — | — | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.40 | 0.04 | (0.67) | — | (0.63) | (0.03) | — | — | (0.03) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.68 | 0.12 | 0.20 | — | 0.32 | (0.04) | (0.52) | (0.04) | (0.60) |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.41 | 0.06 | (0.08) | — | (0.02) | (0.30) | — | — | (0.30) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.46 | 0.28 | (0.09) | — | 0.19 | (0.24) | — | — | (0.24) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.28 | 0.25 | (0.08) | 0.01 | 0.18 | — | — | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $8.86 | 0.24 | 0.18 | — | 0.42 | — | — | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.45 | 0.12 | (0.66) | — | (0.54) | (0.05) | — | — | (0.05) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.73 | 0.28 | 0.13 | — | 0.41 | (0.13) | (0.52) | (0.04) | (0.69) |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.40 | 0.06 | (0.08) | — | (0.02) | (0.31) | — | — | (0.31) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.44 | 0.28 | (0.07) | — | 0.21 | (0.25) | — | — | (0.25) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.26 | 0.23 | (0.06) | 0.01 | 0.18 | — | — | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $8.84 | 0.25 | 0.17 | — | 0.42 | — | — | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.42 | 0.13 | (0.66) | — | (0.53) | (0.05) | — | — | (0.05) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.69 | 0.34 | 0.10 | — | 0.44 | (0.15) | (0.52) | (0.04) | (0.71) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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) |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.04 | (0.20%) | 1.17%(c),(d) | 0.81%(c),(d) | 0.97%(c) | 6% | $45,052 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.34 | 1.82% | 1.18%(d) | 0.79%(d) | 2.74% | 17% | $46,950 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.39 | 1.62%(e) | 1.10% | 0.80% | 2.23% | 26% | $51,405 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.24 | 4.41% | 1.03% | 0.79%(f) | 2.51% | 60% | $58,151 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $8.85 | (6.01%) | 1.21% | 0.82%(f) | 1.16% | 88% | $70,528 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.46 | 4.46% | 1.15% | 0.85% | 1.97% | 91% | $93,302 |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.08 | (0.15%) | 0.92%(c),(d) | 0.56%(c),(d) | 1.03%(c) | 6% | $121 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018(g) | $9.40 | 1.18% | 0.95%(c),(d) | 0.54%(c),(d) | 4.08%(c) | 17% | $59 |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $8.82 | (0.65%) | 1.91%(c),(d) | 1.56%(c),(d) | 0.30%(c) | 6% | $3,721 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.09 | 0.97% | 1.93%(d) | 1.54%(d) | 1.91% | 17% | $4,649 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.15 | 0.99%(e) | 1.86% | 1.55% | 1.51% | 26% | $7,140 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.06 | 3.66% | 1.79% | 1.54%(f) | 1.75% | 60% | $6,864 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $8.74 | (6.77%) | 1.96% | 1.57%(f) | 0.41% | 88% | $10,399 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.40 | 3.64% | 1.90% | 1.60% | 1.27% | 91% | $12,651 |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.09 | (0.15%) | 0.92%(c),(d) | 0.56%(c),(d) | 1.26%(c) | 6% | $16,111 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.41 | 2.06% | 0.93%(d) | 0.54%(d) | 2.99% | 17% | $18,653 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.46 | 1.94%(e) | 0.87% | 0.55% | 2.64% | 26% | $18,473 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.28 | 4.74% | 0.78% | 0.54%(f) | 2.74% | 60% | $8,919 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $8.86 | (5.74%) | 0.96% | 0.57%(f) | 1.29% | 88% | $9,618 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.45 | 4.61% | 0.91% | 0.60% | 3.03% | 91% | $11,631 |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.07 | (0.17%) | 0.82%(c),(d) | 0.46%(c),(d) | 1.24%(c) | 6% | $486 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.40 | 2.24% | 0.83%(d) | 0.45%(d) | 2.98% | 17% | $365 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.44 | 1.94%(e) | 0.74% | 0.48% | 2.44% | 26% | $661 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.26 | 4.75% | 0.68% | 0.45% | 2.85% | 60% | $56 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $8.84 | (5.62%) | 0.68% | 0.42% | 1.47% | 88% | $77 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.42 | 4.88% | 0.68% | 0.45% | 3.79% | 91% | $93 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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 | Total distributions to shareholders |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.51 | 0.06 | (0.06) | — | 0.00 | (0.32) | — | — | (0.32) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.56 | 0.30 | (0.10) | — | 0.20 | (0.25) | — | — | (0.25) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017(h) | $9.48 | 0.12 | (0.04) | — | 0.08 | — | — | — | — |
Class R |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.25 | 0.03 | (0.06) | — | (0.03) | (0.26) | — | — | (0.26) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.30 | 0.24 | (0.09) | — | 0.15 | (0.20) | — | — | (0.20) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.17 | 0.18 | (0.06) | 0.01 | 0.13 | — | — | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $8.81 | 0.20 | 0.16 | — | 0.36 | — | — | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.43 | 0.08 | (0.66) | — | (0.58) | (0.04) | — | — | (0.04) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.70 | 0.18 | 0.20 | — | 0.38 | (0.09) | (0.52) | (0.04) | (0.65) |
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) | Annualized. |
(d) | Ratios include interest on collateral expense. For the periods indicated below, if interest on collateral expense had been excluded, expenses would have been lower by: |
Class | 1/31/2019 | 7/31/2018 |
Class A | 0.02% | less than 0.01% |
Advisor Class | 0.02% | 0.01% |
Class C | 0.02% | less than 0.01% |
Institutional Class | 0.02% | less than 0.01% |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.02% | less than 0.01% |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.02% | less than 0.01% |
Class R | 0.02% | less than 0.01% |
(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) | Advisor Class shares commenced operations on March 1, 2018. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
(h) | 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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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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) |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.19 | 0.00% | 0.76%(c),(d) | 0.40%(c),(d) | 1.38%(c) | 6% | $47,093 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.51 | 2.16% | 0.78%(d) | 0.39%(d) | 3.19% | 17% | $49,254 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017(h) | $9.56 | 0.84% | 0.72%(c) | 0.43%(c) | 2.91%(c) | 26% | $39,152 |
Class R |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $8.96 | (0.35%) | 1.42%(c),(d) | 1.06%(c),(d) | 0.68%(c) | 6% | $6,963 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.25 | 1.58% | 1.43%(d) | 1.04%(d) | 2.55% | 17% | $6,504 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.30 | 1.42%(e) | 1.36% | 1.05% | 1.99% | 26% | $5,778 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.17 | 4.09% | 1.28% | 1.04%(f) | 2.27% | 60% | $5,760 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $8.81 | (6.20%) | 1.46% | 1.07%(f) | 0.93% | 88% | $5,272 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.43 | 4.20% | 1.40% | 1.10% | 1.93% | 91% | $5,776 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
January 31, 2019 (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.
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.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within 12 months after purchase. Effective July 1, 2018, Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares of the same Fund in the month of or the month following the 10-year anniversary of the Class C shares purchase date.
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.
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.
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.
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. Effective at the close of business on December 14, 2018, Class T shares merged, in a tax-free transaction, into Class A shares of the Fund and are no longer offered for sale.
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, 2019 (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.
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.
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.
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January 31, 2019 (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 may also pay interest expense on cash collateral received from the broker. Any interest expense paid by the Fund is shown on the Statement of Operations. 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, 2019 (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 determining whether to exercise such termination rights, the Fund would consider, in addition to counterparty credit risk, 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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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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, that 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, to manage long or short exposure to an inflation index and to hedge the portfolio risk associated with some or all of the Fund’s securities. 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, 2019:
| Asset derivatives | |
Risk exposure category | Statement of assets and liabilities location | Fair value ($) |
Interest rate risk | Component of total distributable earnings (loss) — unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | 290,970* |
Interest rate risk | Component of total distributable earnings (loss) — unrealized appreciation on swap contracts | 1,632,061* |
Total | | 1,923,031 |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Liability derivatives | |
Risk exposure category | Statement of assets and liabilities location | Fair value ($) |
Foreign exchange risk | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 74,320 |
Interest rate risk | Component of total distributable earnings (loss) — unrealized depreciation on futures contracts | 373,264* |
Interest rate risk | Component of total distributable earnings (loss) — unrealized depreciation on swap contracts | 23,935* |
Total | | 471,519 |
* | Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the tables following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) in the Statement of Operations for the six months ended January 31, 2019:
Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | Forward foreign currency exchange contracts ($) | Futures contracts ($) | Swap contracts ($) | Total ($) |
Foreign exchange risk | (76,733) | — | — | (76,733) |
Interest rate risk | — | 84,166 | (265,748) | (181,582) |
Total | (76,733) | 84,166 | (265,748) | (258,315) |
|
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | Forward foreign currency exchange contracts ($) | Futures contracts ($) | Swap contracts ($) | Total ($) |
Foreign exchange risk | 345,683 | — | — | 345,683 |
Interest rate risk | — | (51,732) | (654,424) | (706,156) |
Total | 345,683 | (51,732) | (654,424) | (360,473) |
The following table is a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended January 31, 2019:
Derivative instrument | Average notional amounts ($)* |
Futures contracts — long | 17,070,826 |
Futures contracts — short | 17,213,690 |
Derivative instrument | Average unrealized appreciation ($)* | Average unrealized depreciation ($)* |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 42,539 | (37,160) |
Interest rate swap contracts | 2,068,528 | (67,889) |
* | Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the six months ended January 31, 2019. |
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, 2019:
| Goldman Sachs International ($) | HSBC ($) | JPMorgan ($) | Morgan Stanley ($) | Standard Chartered ($) | Total ($) |
Assets | | | | | | |
OTC interest rate swap contracts(a) | 213,922 | - | 384,113 | - | - | 598,035 |
Total assets | 213,922 | - | 384,113 | - | - | 598,035 |
Liabilities | | | | | | |
Centrally cleared interest rate swap contracts(b) | - | - | - | 49,904 | - | 49,904 |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | - | 47,676 | - | - | 26,644 | 74,320 |
OTC interest rate swap contracts(a) | - | - | 23,935 | - | - | 23,935 |
Total liabilities | - | 47,676 | 23,935 | 49,904 | 26,644 | 148,159 |
Total financial and derivative net assets | 213,922 | (47,676) | 360,178 | (49,904) | (26,644) | 449,876 |
Total collateral received (pledged)(c) | 213,922 | - | 280,000 | (49,904) | (20,000) | 424,018 |
Net amount(d) | - | (47,676) | 80,178 | - | (6,644) | 25,858 |
(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, 2019 (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 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 pronouncements
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. Management does not expect the implementation of this guidance to have a material impact on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures.
Accounting Standards Update 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. ASU No. 2018-13, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between
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January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and the policy for the timing of transfers between levels. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 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 disclosures, if any.
Disclosure Update and Simplification
In September 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released Final Rule 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification, which amends certain financial statement disclosure requirements that the SEC determined to be redundant, outdated, or superseded in light of other SEC disclosure requirements, GAAP, or changes in the information environment. As a result of the amendments, management implemented disclosure changes which included removing the components of distributable earnings presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and combining income and gain distributions paid to shareholders as presented on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. Any values presented to meet prior year requirements were left unchanged. The amendments had no effect on the Fund’s net assets or results of operation.
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 0.51% to 0.29% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended January 31, 2019 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 Deferred 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 Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred 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. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to 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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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, 2019, 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 | 0.16 |
Advisor Class | 0.17 |
Class C | 0.16 |
Institutional Class | 0.16 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.07 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.01 |
Class R | 0.16 |
Class T | 0.06(a) |
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, 2019, 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 the maximum annual rates of up to 0.25%, 1.00%, 0.50% and 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C, Class R and Class T shares, respectively. For Class C shares, of the 1.00% fee, up to 0.75% can be reimbursed for distribution expenses and up to an additional 0.25% can be reimbursed for shareholder servicing expenses. For Class R shares, of the 0.50% fee, up to 0.25% can be reimbursed for shareholder servicing expenses. For Class T shares, of the 0.25% fee, up to 0.25% can be reimbursed for distribution and/or shareholder servicing expenses. As a result of all Class T shares of the Fund being redeemed or converted to Class A shares, December 14, 2018 was the last day the Fund paid a distribution and shareholder services fee for Class T shares.
The amount of distribution and shareholder services expenses incurred by the Distributor and not yet reimbursed (unreimbursed expense) was approximately $153,000 for Class C shares. This amount is based on the most recent information available as of December 31, 2018, and may be recovered from future payments under the distribution plan or CDSCs. To the extent the unreimbursed expense has been fully recovered, the distribution and/or shareholder services fee is reduced.
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended January 31, 2019, if any, are listed below:
| Amount ($) |
Class A | 9,440 |
Class C | 14 |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (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:
| December 1, 2018 through November 30, 2019 | Prior to December 1, 2018 |
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 | 0.45 | 0.44 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.39 | 0.38 |
Class R | 1.05 | 1.05 |
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 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, 2019, 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) ($) | Net unrealized (depreciation) ($) |
120,402,000 | 2,528,000 | (3,077,000) | (549,000) |
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, 2018, 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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
2019 ($) | No expiration short-term ($) | No expiration long-term ($) | Total ($) |
— | 2,279,409 | 9,276,326 | 11,555,735 |
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 $7,685,054 and $11,348,132, respectively, for the six months ended January 31, 2019, of which $5,846,596 and $3,094,528, 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. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
The Fund did not borrow or lend money under the Interfund Program during the six months ended January 31, 2019.
Note 8. 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 or an affiliated 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 federal funds effective rate, (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 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 unused 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. This agreement expires annually in December unless extended or renewed.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended January 31, 2019.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 9. 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. 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, 2019, 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 10. 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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 11. 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, 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 or Form N-PORT (available for filings after March 31, 2019). The Fund’s Form N-Q or Form N-PORT is available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q or Form N-PORT, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ 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 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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Columbia Inflation Protected Securities Fund
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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
columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/. 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.
© 2019 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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SemiAnnual Report
January 31, 2019
Columbia Global Opportunities Fund
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/), and each time a report is posted you will be notified by mail and provided with a website address to access the report.
If you have already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically at any time by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, for Fund shares held directly with the Fund, by calling 800.345.6611 or by enrolling in “eDelivery” by logging into your account at columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 800.345.6611 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive paper reports will apply to all Columbia Funds held in your account if you invest through a financial intermediary or all Columbia Funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.
Not FDIC Insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
Volatility exists in financial markets and this is not a comfortable fact of life. How investors deal with this reality, including how they react to short term spikes in volatility as well as to longer periods of increased or decreased volatility, may have a significant impact on their overall investing success.
Too often, investors change their investment strategy based on something that’s happening at a moment in time rather than thinking about how that change in strategy might affect their ability to achieve their longer term financial goals. Emotion replaces logic and reasoning. Investors may sell in reaction to a market drop (fear or panic), locking in low returns which means they won’t be invested when the market returns, or they invest more at a market peak (greed or conviction), essentially when it is expensive to do so. In both cases, selling and buying at the exact wrong time.
We believe the best outcomes come from a consistent approach to investing. Here are five areas where advisors can help us overcome the tendency to react emotionally as we struggle to make the right choices with our investments:
Long-term focus
The further away long-term goals, aspirations and objectives are, the easier it is to stray away from the goals and priorities that we set out. Advisors help us stay focused on what we want to accomplish.
Discipline through up-and-down markets
Advisors help set rules to prevent us from making rash decisions that we may regret later. Knowing ahead of time what you should do in case of certain situations will help you get through volatile markets and not make emotional decisions.
Tax-awareness
Taxes are one of the biggest drags on investment returns and are critical attributes of investing. Yet few of us take the necessary steps to ease the corrosive effect of taxes. Advisors have tools and knowledge that may help us to manage portfolios more tax-efficiently and keep more of what we earn.
Emotional objectivity
Our emotions are very hard to manage and making investment decisions in an emotional state can lead to exceedingly bad outcomes. An objective advisor can help prevent some of the reactionary mistakes emotions often lead us to.
Education and guidance
The role of the advisor is to teach and guide us toward achieving our financial goals. In terms of working through emotions, guidance is by far the most important component.
By understanding our own behaviors and biases, we can prepare for future challenges. Your success is our priority. Talk to your advisor about how working with Columbia Threadneedle Investments may help you stay the course and position your portfolio for consistent, sustainable outcomes, regardless of market conditions.
Sincerely,
Christopher O. Petersen
President, Columbia Funds
Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2019 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
Columbia Global Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report 2019
Columbia Global Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report 2019
Fund at a Glance
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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
Anwiti Bahuguna, Ph.D.
Lead Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2010
Dan Boncarosky, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2017
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended January 31, 2019) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A | Excluding sales charges | 01/23/85 | -2.56 | -5.76 | 4.31 | 8.32 |
| Including sales charges | | -8.15 | -11.18 | 3.07 | 7.69 |
Advisor Class* | 11/08/12 | -2.42 | -5.47 | 4.55 | 8.48 |
Class C | Excluding sales charges | 06/26/00 | -2.87 | -6.47 | 3.54 | 7.52 |
| Including sales charges | | -3.84 | -7.40 | 3.54 | 7.52 |
Institutional Class* | 09/27/10 | -2.35 | -5.48 | 4.58 | 8.57 |
Institutional 2 Class* | 11/08/12 | -2.37 | -5.48 | 4.66 | 8.55 |
Institutional 3 Class* | 03/01/17 | -2.35 | -5.41 | 4.45 | 8.40 |
Class R | 12/11/06 | -2.63 | -6.01 | 4.02 | 8.02 |
Blended Benchmark | | -1.51 | -4.16 | 4.01 | 7.44 |
MSCI ACWI All Cap Index (Net) | | -5.29 | -7.84 | 6.59 | 11.60 |
Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Index | | 1.96 | -0.88 | 1.17 | 2.98 |
Returns for Class A shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class C shares are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. 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 share 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/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)
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Top 10 holdings (%) (at January 31, 2019) |
Columbia Commodity Strategy Fund, Institutional 3 Class (United States) | 3.3 |
Columbia Mortgage Opportunities Fund, Institutional 3 Class (United States) | 2.5 |
Microsoft Corp. (United States) | 1.6 |
Amazon.com, Inc. (United States) | 1.5 |
Japan Government 30-Year Bond 03/20/2047 0.800% (Japan) | 1.4 |
Kingdom of Belgium Government Bond 06/22/2024 2.600% (Belgium) | 1.3 |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B (United States) | 1.3 |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C (United States) | 1.2 |
Bank of America Corp. (United States) | 1.1 |
Federal National Mortgage Association 02/13/2049 3.000% (United States) | 1.1 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Money Market Funds and derivatives, if any).
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, 2019) |
Communication Services | 8.9 |
Consumer Discretionary | 11.4 |
Consumer Staples | 7.3 |
Energy | 6.5 |
Financials | 16.5 |
Health Care | 14.4 |
Industrials | 9.7 |
Information Technology | 14.9 |
Materials | 4.1 |
Real Estate | 3.6 |
Utilities | 2.7 |
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, 2019) |
Argentina | 0.1 |
Australia | 0.4 |
Austria | 0.4 |
Belgium | 1.5 |
Brazil | 1.1 |
Canada | 1.6 |
China | 3.0 |
Finland | 0.3 |
France | 2.5 |
Germany | 0.5 |
Hong Kong | 0.8 |
Hungary | 0.0(a) |
India | 0.7 |
Indonesia | 0.6 |
Ireland | 1.0 |
Israel | 0.5 |
Italy | 1.2 |
Japan | 8.2 |
Malta | 0.0(a) |
Mexico | 0.9 |
Netherlands | 1.8 |
Norway | 0.2 |
Panama | 0.0(a) |
Peru | 0.1 |
Philippines | 0.1 |
Poland | 0.3 |
Portugal | 0.0(a) |
Puerto Rico | 0.0(a) |
Russian Federation | 0.5 |
South Africa | 1.2 |
South Korea | 1.4 |
Spain | 2.3 |
Sweden | 0.4 |
Switzerland | 1.0 |
Taiwan | 0.4 |
Thailand | 0.2 |
United Kingdom | 4.3 |
United States(b) | 60.4 |
Virgin Islands | 0.1 |
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 and exclude investments in derivatives, if any. 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, 2019, 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, 2019)(a) |
| Long | Short | Net |
Fixed Income Derivative Contracts | 116.3 | (38.5) | 77.8 |
Equity Derivative Contracts | 9.5 | (47.0) | (37.5) |
Foreign Currency Derivative Contracts | 82.7 | (23.0) | 59.7 |
Total Notional Market Value of Derivative Contracts | 208.5 | (108.5) | 100.0 |
(a) The Fund has market exposure (long and/or short) to fixed income and equity asset classes 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 shareholder transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund 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 $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
August 1, 2018 — January 31, 2019 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | 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 | 974.40 | 1,019.56 | 5.57 | 5.70 | 1.12 |
Advisor Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 975.80 | 1,020.82 | 4.33 | 4.43 | 0.87 |
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 971.30 | 1,015.78 | 9.29 | 9.50 | 1.87 |
Institutional Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 976.50 | 1,020.82 | 4.33 | 4.43 | 0.87 |
Institutional 2 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 976.30 | 1,021.02 | 4.13 | 4.23 | 0.83 |
Institutional 3 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 976.50 | 1,021.27 | 3.89 | 3.97 | 0.78 |
Class R | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 973.70 | 1,018.30 | 6.82 | 6.97 | 1.37 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Alternative Strategies Funds 2.7% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
United States 2.7% |
Columbia Commodity Strategy Fund, Institutional 3 Class(a) | 3,377,841 | 14,930,058 |
Total Alternative Strategies Funds (Cost $17,948,693) | 14,930,058 |
|
Common Stocks 62.7% |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Argentina 0.1% |
Banco Macro SA, ADR(b) | 7,897 | 456,999 |
Australia 0.4% |
Ansell Ltd. | 73,029 | 1,246,915 |
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. | 178,333 | 736,678 |
Total | 1,983,593 |
Brazil 1.0% |
Arco Platform Ltd., Class A(c) | 5,132 | 129,737 |
B3 SA - Brasil Bolsa Balcao | 35,600 | 307,176 |
Fleury SA | 73,200 | 447,164 |
Itaú Unibanco Holding SA, ADR | 104,434 | 1,111,178 |
Localiza Rent a Car SA | 33,500 | 305,865 |
Notre Dame Intermedica Participacoes SA(c) | 25,000 | 230,176 |
Pagseguro Digital Ltd., Class A(c) | 81,285 | 1,753,317 |
Petroleo Brasileiro SA, ADR | 39,880 | 650,044 |
Stone Co., Ltd., Class A(c) | 10,233 | 226,354 |
Vale SA ADR | 27,273 | 339,276 |
Total | 5,500,287 |
Canada 1.6% |
Canada Goose Holdings, Inc.(c) | 16,486 | 848,370 |
Cott Corp. | 156,008 | 2,368,201 |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. | 19,421 | 224,813 |
Masonite International Corp.(c) | 900 | 51,480 |
Novanta, Inc. | 1,440 | 100,339 |
Parex Resources(c) | 27,624 | 414,166 |
Stars Group, Inc. (The)(c) | 72,023 | 1,304,028 |
Suncor Energy, Inc. | 76,220 | 2,463,430 |
Yamana Gold, Inc. | 437,034 | 1,236,806 |
Total | 9,011,633 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
China 3.0% |
58.Com, Inc., ADR(c) | 4,827 | 306,032 |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., ADR(b),(c) | 23,159 | 3,902,060 |
BeiGene Ltd., ADR(c) | 4,724 | 611,663 |
China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd., Class H | 71,000 | 313,022 |
China Resources Cement Holdings Ltd. | 352,000 | 357,499 |
CNOOC Ltd. | 321,000 | 536,526 |
CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. | 122,000 | 210,474 |
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Class H | 670,000 | 520,499 |
Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery Joint-Stock Co., Ltd., Class A | 21,100 | 299,139 |
Kingdee International Software Group Co., Ltd. | 182,000 | 175,905 |
Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd., Class A | 4,400 | 454,467 |
Midea Group Co., Ltd., Class A | 40,200 | 261,952 |
NetEase, Inc., ADR | 3,177 | 800,382 |
New Oriental Education & Technology Group, Inc., ADR(c) | 3,611 | 278,191 |
Nexteer Automotive Group Ltd. | 204,000 | 308,848 |
Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class H | 92,500 | 900,539 |
Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd. | 30,000 | 353,261 |
TAL Education Group, ADR(c) | 12,640 | 392,219 |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | 101,800 | 4,531,588 |
Tencent Music Entertainment Group, ADR(c) | 32,779 | 490,046 |
Wuliangye Yibin Co., Ltd., Class A | 21,600 | 195,446 |
WuXi AppTec Co., Ltd., Class H(c) | 12,500 | 127,435 |
Wuxi Biologics Cayman, Inc.(c) | 54,500 | 471,270 |
Total | 16,798,463 |
Finland 0.3% |
UPM-Kymmene OYJ | 64,331 | 1,859,975 |
France 2.2% |
Aperam SA | 20,806 | 635,848 |
AtoS | 7,460 | 680,706 |
AXA SA | 83,666 | 1,938,744 |
BNP Paribas SA | 28,862 | 1,353,296 |
Capgemini SE | 19,732 | 2,179,024 |
Casino Guichard Perrachon SA | 21,720 | 1,069,259 |
DBV Technologies SA, ADR(c) | 9,404 | 63,477 |
Eiffage SA | 15,036 | 1,409,859 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Sanofi | 36,908 | 3,203,007 |
Total | 12,533,220 |
Germany 0.5% |
Bayer AG, Registered Shares | 17,497 | 1,325,791 |
Covestro AG | 12,815 | 706,706 |
Duerr AG | 21,609 | 882,992 |
Total | 2,915,489 |
Hong Kong 0.8% |
AIA Group Ltd. | 106,200 | 958,934 |
Link REIT (The) | 102,000 | 1,121,199 |
Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd. | 56,000 | 326,903 |
WH Group Ltd. | 2,575,500 | 2,208,584 |
Total | 4,615,620 |
Hungary 0.0% |
Richter Gedeon Nyrt | 11,829 | 251,989 |
India 0.7% |
Bajaj Finance Ltd. | 3,829 | 139,072 |
Balkrishna Industries Ltd. | 15,040 | 171,804 |
Biocon Ltd. | 27,866 | 254,920 |
Eicher Motors Ltd. | 1,247 | 334,248 |
HDFC Bank Ltd., ADR | 7,338 | 720,739 |
HDFC Life Insurance Co., Ltd.(c) | 63,640 | 333,546 |
Indraprastha Gas Ltd. | 104,530 | 417,704 |
IndusInd Bank Ltd. | 16,034 | 340,534 |
Jubilant Foodworks Ltd. | 21,725 | 386,186 |
Natco Pharma Ltd. | 18,298 | 178,734 |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | 38,093 | 659,853 |
Total | 3,937,340 |
Indonesia 0.6% |
PT Ace Hardware Indonesia Tbk | 3,154,700 | 384,278 |
PT Astra International Tbk | 730,900 | 443,402 |
PT Bank Central Asia Tbk | 597,700 | 1,209,096 |
PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk | 3,895,300 | 1,079,738 |
PT Pakuwon Jati Tbk | 6,725,200 | 313,291 |
Total | 3,429,805 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Ireland 1.0% |
Allergan PLC | 11,319 | 1,629,710 |
Amarin Corp. PLC, ADR(b),(c) | 6,594 | 115,395 |
Horizon Pharma PLC(c) | 3,550 | 76,289 |
ICON PLC(c) | 6,309 | 882,503 |
Ingersoll-Rand PLC | 31,239 | 3,125,150 |
Mallinckrodt PLC(c) | 1,350 | 29,511 |
Total | 5,858,558 |
Israel 0.5% |
Bank Hapoalim BM | 293,713 | 1,986,715 |
Bezeq The Telecommunication Corp., Ltd. | 1,052,104 | 843,049 |
Total | 2,829,764 |
Italy 0.5% |
Esprinet SpA | 116,073 | 511,500 |
Recordati SpA | 55,794 | 2,020,587 |
Total | 2,532,087 |
Japan 5.4% |
Amano Corp. | 62,700 | 1,307,096 |
BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. | 44,900 | 1,381,582 |
CYBERDYNE, Inc.(c) | 16,700 | 106,667 |
Digital Arts, Inc. | 7,800 | 504,458 |
Elecom Co., Ltd. | 33,200 | 886,448 |
Hitachi Capital Corp. | 16,700 | 380,601 |
Hoya Corp. | 15,400 | 893,775 |
Invincible Investment Corp. | 3,458 | 1,504,902 |
ITOCHU Corp. | 114,500 | 2,100,411 |
Kinden Corp. | 1,600 | 26,283 |
Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | 12,500 | 752,796 |
Matsumotokiyoshi Holdings Co., Ltd. | 56,300 | 1,739,232 |
Miraca Holdings, Inc. | 31,200 | 771,830 |
Nihon M&A Center, Inc. | 95,200 | 2,386,543 |
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. | 46,100 | 1,981,756 |
ORIX Corp. | 119,600 | 1,804,025 |
Round One Corp. | 57,000 | 648,529 |
Shionogi & Co., Ltd. | 11,400 | 703,126 |
Sony Corp. | 36,800 | 1,843,936 |
Subaru Corp. | 26,700 | 626,971 |
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. | 63,700 | 2,369,766 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | 76,151 | 3,074,464 |
Takuma Co., Ltd. | 123,700 | 1,567,881 |
Toyota Motor Corp. | 15,800 | 972,492 |
Total | 30,335,570 |
Malta 0.0% |
BGP Holdings PLC(c),(d),(e) | 581,000 | 1 |
Mexico 0.2% |
Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV, Class O | 90,500 | 503,324 |
Mexichem SAB de CV | 166,100 | 444,821 |
Total | 948,145 |
Netherlands 1.5% |
ASR Nederland NV | 42,729 | 1,802,734 |
ING Groep NV | 90,402 | 1,067,025 |
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV | 96,332 | 2,538,221 |
NXP Semiconductors NV | 10,223 | 889,708 |
Signify NV | 76,898 | 1,907,337 |
uniQure NV(c) | 2,450 | 83,913 |
Total | 8,288,938 |
Norway 0.2% |
BW LPG Ltd. | 287,589 | 881,458 |
Kongsberg Automotive ASA(c) | 96,680 | 82,191 |
Total | 963,649 |
Panama 0.0% |
Copa Holdings SA, Class A | 2,799 | 265,485 |
Peru 0.1% |
Credicorp Ltd. | 1,892 | 459,340 |
Philippines 0.1% |
Ayala Land, Inc. | 578,400 | 494,190 |
Poland 0.0% |
KRUK SA | 4,103 | 184,736 |
Portugal 0.0% |
Banco Espirito Santo SA, Registered Shares(c),(d),(e) | 641,287 | 1 |
Puerto Rico 0.0% |
EVERTEC, Inc. | 4,650 | 128,666 |
Russian Federation 0.5% |
Detsky Mir PJSC | 171,772 | 238,857 |
Mail.ru Group Ltd., GDR(c),(f) | 13,052 | 322,123 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Sberbank of Russia PJSC, ADR | 88,279 | 1,198,387 |
TCS Group Holding PLC, GDR(f) | 20,300 | 395,850 |
Yandex NV, Class A(c) | 22,151 | 743,831 |
Total | 2,899,048 |
South Africa 0.5% |
AVI Ltd. | 48,182 | 337,978 |
Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd. | 3,570 | 314,908 |
Naspers Ltd., Class N | 7,509 | 1,737,010 |
Sasol Ltd. | 11,655 | 352,613 |
Total | 2,742,509 |
South Korea 1.4% |
Cafe24 Corp.(c) | 1,454 | 145,463 |
GS Home Shopping, Inc. | 3,224 | 550,542 |
Hyundai Home Shopping Network Corp. | 8,116 | 751,803 |
KB Financial Group, Inc. | 8,643 | 371,367 |
Pearl Abyss Corp.(c) | 819 | 142,260 |
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 88,014 | 3,669,667 |
SK Hynix, Inc. | 6,614 | 442,276 |
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. | 804 | 186,133 |
Youngone Corp. | 46,320 | 1,443,449 |
Total | 7,702,960 |
Spain 1.1% |
ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA | 58,224 | 2,405,818 |
Endesa SA | 86,601 | 2,162,874 |
Tecnicas Reunidas SA | 51,730 | 1,322,163 |
Total | 5,890,855 |
Sweden 0.4% |
Granges AB | 97,131 | 931,232 |
Hemfosa Fastigheter AB | 135,338 | 1,199,568 |
Total | 2,130,800 |
Switzerland 1.1% |
Autoneum Holding AG | 4,406 | 720,857 |
Nestlé SA, Registered Shares | 17,189 | 1,494,109 |
Roche Holding AG, Genusschein Shares | 14,074 | 3,735,565 |
Total | 5,950,531 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Taiwan 0.4% |
ASMedia Technology, Inc. | 16,000 | 323,271 |
Cathay Financial Holding Co., Ltd. | 271,000 | 389,719 |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | 215,530 | 1,598,795 |
Total | 2,311,785 |
Thailand 0.2% |
Fabrinet(c) | 2,650 | 150,626 |
Mega Lifesciences PCL, Foreign Registered Shares | 145,800 | 153,211 |
Muangthai Capital PCL, Foreign Registered Shares | 503,000 | 767,144 |
Tisco Financial Group PCL, Foreign Registered Shares | 91,700 | 243,583 |
Total | 1,314,564 |
United Kingdom 4.1% |
Adaptimmune Therapeutics PLC, ADR(c) | 3,300 | 16,071 |
BP PLC | 176,015 | 1,200,709 |
British American Tobacco PLC | 52,809 | 1,861,130 |
BT Group PLC | 490,742 | 1,495,859 |
Cardtronics PLC, Class A(c) | 3,750 | 101,513 |
Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC | 177,656 | 879,393 |
DCC PLC | 27,170 | 2,218,350 |
Greene King PLC | 168,614 | 1,326,924 |
GW Pharmaceuticals PLC, ADR(c) | 1,515 | 216,266 |
Inchcape PLC | 140,949 | 1,059,297 |
John Wood Group PLC | 160,629 | 1,140,205 |
Just Group PLC | 1,036,752 | 1,378,840 |
Legal & General Group PLC | 625,178 | 2,127,036 |
Nightstar Therapeutics PLC, ADR(c) | 17,175 | 234,095 |
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class B | 162,958 | 5,062,327 |
Signet Jewelers Ltd. | 2,450 | 59,682 |
TP ICAP PLC | 445,098 | 1,838,939 |
WPP PLC | 50,637 | 577,682 |
Total | 22,794,318 |
United States 32.2% |
Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A | 5,450 | 118,101 |
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b),(c) | 10,403 | 236,980 |
Accuray, Inc.(c) | 3,400 | 14,960 |
Adobe, Inc.(c) | 10,385 | 2,573,611 |
Adtalem Global Education, Inc.(c) | 2,875 | 140,587 |
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. | 4,375 | 111,562 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b),(c) | 4,546 | 213,753 |
AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. | 1,100 | 19,822 |
Agilent Technologies, Inc. | 25,665 | 1,951,823 |
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.(c) | 4,199 | 23,136 |
Alder Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.(c) | 5,817 | 81,903 |
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(c) | 15,236 | 1,873,419 |
Allstate Corp. (The) | 29,354 | 2,579,336 |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A(c) | 1,873 | 2,108,792 |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C(c) | 4,988 | 5,568,454 |
Amazon.com, Inc.(c) | 3,862 | 6,637,735 |
Amedisys, Inc.(c) | 190 | 24,920 |
Ameren Corp. | 26,840 | 1,861,086 |
American Electric Power Co., Inc. | 25,688 | 2,032,435 |
American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. | 4,675 | 146,421 |
American Public Education, Inc.(c) | 275 | 8,137 |
American Tower Corp. | 13,817 | 2,388,130 |
Americold Realty Trust | 3,875 | 113,615 |
Amkor Technology, Inc.(c) | 16,710 | 133,680 |
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(c) | 2,130 | 114,466 |
Apple, Inc. | 18,743 | 3,119,585 |
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. | 2,150 | 126,871 |
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. | 2,625 | 31,395 |
ArcBest Corp. | 3,190 | 120,008 |
Arch Coal, Inc. | 170 | 14,982 |
Array BioPharma, Inc.(c) | 2,610 | 48,729 |
Artisan Partners Asset Management, Inc., Class A | 4,575 | 106,689 |
Ascent Resources, Class B(c),(d),(e) | 195,286 | 43,744 |
Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc.(c) | 2,500 | 95,000 |
Atkore International Group, Inc.(c) | 5,700 | 132,183 |
AVX Corp. | 3,250 | 57,688 |
BancFirst Corp. | 425 | 22,814 |
Bancorp, Inc. (The)(c) | 12,400 | 105,152 |
Bank of America Corp. | 181,671 | 5,172,173 |
Banner Corp. | 2,125 | 115,897 |
Baxter International, Inc. | 40,877 | 2,963,174 |
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. | 4,400 | 66,396 |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(c) | 27,652 | 5,683,592 |
Biogen, Inc.(c) | 5,617 | 1,874,842 |
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.(c) | 12,100 | 1,187,857 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. | 2,085 | 103,896 |
Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. | 2,850 | 52,526 |
bluebird bio, Inc.(c) | 470 | 62,712 |
Boingo Wireless, Inc.(c) | 4,450 | 107,334 |
Boston Beer Co., Inc. (The), Class A(c) | 210 | 52,324 |
Boyd Gaming Corp. | 3,475 | 94,937 |
Brinker International, Inc. | 2,700 | 109,404 |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 30,441 | 1,502,872 |
Broadcom, Inc. | 17,103 | 4,587,880 |
CACI International, Inc., Class A(c) | 125 | 20,898 |
Cadence BanCorp | 6,000 | 112,500 |
CalAmp Corp.(c) | 2,750 | 39,628 |
California Resources Corp.(c) | 975 | 19,646 |
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. | 700 | 29,526 |
Cass Information Systems, Inc. | 198 | 9,720 |
Cathay General Bancorp | 3,600 | 133,632 |
Chatham Lodging Trust | 1,150 | 23,242 |
Chesapeake Utilities Corp. | 1,320 | 119,552 |
Cimarex Energy Co. | 14,287 | 1,076,383 |
Cirrus Logic, Inc.(c) | 3,800 | 141,170 |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 70,183 | 3,318,954 |
Citigroup, Inc. | 46,412 | 2,991,718 |
City Holding Co. | 200 | 14,336 |
Clovis Oncology, Inc.(c) | 1,400 | 35,504 |
Cohen & Steers, Inc. | 650 | 24,460 |
CommVault Systems, Inc.(c) | 2,275 | 150,309 |
Continental Building Product(c) | 4,145 | 109,179 |
CoreCivic, Inc. | 6,600 | 131,142 |
CorEnergy Infrastructure Trust, Inc. | 3,343 | 119,713 |
Curo Group Holdings Corp.(c) | 1,600 | 20,000 |
Customers Bancorp, Inc.(c) | 5,290 | 104,054 |
CVR Energy, Inc. | 2,675 | 107,401 |
Dana, Inc. | 1,925 | 33,919 |
Dean Foods Co. | 5,300 | 22,101 |
Deckers Outdoor Corp.(c) | 1,050 | 134,872 |
Delek U.S. Holdings, Inc. | 375 | 12,191 |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | 54,725 | 2,705,057 |
Deluxe Corp. | 1,110 | 52,137 |
Denbury Resources, Inc.(c) | 43,000 | 87,290 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
DiamondRock Hospitality Co. | 9,200 | 93,472 |
Diodes, Inc.(c) | 3,865 | 129,980 |
Discovery, Inc., Class A(c) | 72,091 | 2,045,943 |
DISH Network Corp., Class A(c) | 32,682 | 1,002,357 |
DowDuPont, Inc. | 54,372 | 2,925,757 |
DSW, Inc., Class A | 1,100 | 29,975 |
Dynavax Technologies Corp.(c) | 3,855 | 42,482 |
EastGroup Properties, Inc. | 990 | 102,425 |
Eastman Chemical Co. | 24,762 | 1,996,312 |
Edgewell Personal Care Co.(c) | 575 | 22,684 |
El Paso Electric Co. | 1,925 | 101,101 |
Electronic Arts, Inc.(c) | 22,705 | 2,094,309 |
EMCOR Group, Inc. | 770 | 50,227 |
Employers Holdings, Inc. | 2,700 | 114,399 |
Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(c) | 285 | 22,638 |
Endo International PLC(c) | 11,100 | 108,225 |
Endurance International Group Holdings Inc(c) | 4,100 | 33,210 |
Ennis, Inc. | 2,300 | 45,632 |
Enova International, Inc.(c) | 5,350 | 123,317 |
Ensign Group, Inc. (The) | 3,025 | 131,799 |
Enterprise Financial Services Corp. | 2,800 | 123,564 |
Entravision Communications Corp., Class A | 13,400 | 52,796 |
EOG Resources, Inc. | 23,453 | 2,326,538 |
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. | 19,308 | 2,044,331 |
Essent Group Ltd.(c) | 4,075 | 161,981 |
Exact Sciences Corp.(c) | 8,440 | 760,275 |
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. | 1,700 | 120,275 |
Federal Signal Corp. | 5,450 | 119,791 |
Federated Investors, Inc., Class B | 550 | 14,372 |
First BanCorp | 14,900 | 158,685 |
First Merchants Corp. | 1,300 | 47,619 |
Forward Air Corp. | 355 | 20,778 |
Fossil Group, Inc.(c) | 4,850 | 82,256 |
Generac Holdings, Inc.(c) | 2,850 | 150,850 |
General Motors Co. | 64,290 | 2,508,596 |
Genesco, Inc.(c) | 2,100 | 94,878 |
Genworth Financial, Inc., Class A(c) | 26,400 | 127,776 |
GEO Group, Inc. (The) | 6,150 | 138,682 |
Global Brass & Copper Holdings, Inc. | 2,785 | 84,218 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Glu Mobile, Inc.(c) | 10,300 | 100,322 |
Gorman-Rupp Co. | 975 | 33,686 |
Greenhill & Co., Inc. | 2,150 | 53,879 |
Haemonetics Corp.(c) | 270 | 26,706 |
Hancock Whitney Corp. | 3,425 | 140,699 |
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. | 3,150 | 104,107 |
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. | 15,666 | 877,139 |
HFF, Inc., Class A | 3,300 | 136,686 |
Hibbett Sports, Inc.(c) | 5,300 | 86,602 |
Hillenbrand, Inc. | 3,200 | 135,680 |
HNI Corp. | 3,050 | 118,553 |
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | 24,064 | 4,416,466 |
Hope Bancorp, Inc. | 6,500 | 93,015 |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 102,924 | 1,858,807 |
HubSpot, Inc.(c) | 795 | 125,856 |
IDACORP, Inc. | 1,610 | 156,975 |
Immersion Corp.(c) | 12,000 | 113,880 |
Immunomedics, Inc.(c) | 6,980 | 103,234 |
Ingles Markets, Inc., Class A | 1,100 | 31,394 |
Insight Enterprises, Inc.(c) | 1,275 | 58,548 |
Insmed, Inc.(b),(c) | 15,328 | 372,624 |
Insteel Industries, Inc. | 2,850 | 62,957 |
Integer Holdings Corp.(c) | 1,610 | 130,394 |
Intel Corp. | 65,631 | 3,092,533 |
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(c) | 560 | 67,581 |
InterDigital, Inc. | 1,820 | 132,514 |
International Bancshares Corp. | 3,135 | 111,198 |
International Business Machines Corp. | 19,752 | 2,655,064 |
Investors Real Estate Trust | 1,923 | 113,207 |
j2 Global, Inc. | 2,040 | 153,326 |
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. | 1,390 | 94,868 |
Johnson & Johnson | 37,139 | 4,942,458 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 41,335 | 4,278,172 |
Kadant, Inc. | 1,270 | 108,331 |
Kaman Corp. | 2,105 | 124,448 |
Kforce, Inc. | 3,600 | 118,116 |
Korn/Ferry International | 2,375 | 108,300 |
L3 Technologies, Inc. | 14,838 | 2,921,305 |
Ladder Capital Corp., Class A | 7,868 | 136,195 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. | 700 | 16,688 |
Liberty Global PLC, Class C(c) | 61,547 | 1,450,047 |
Louisiana-Pacific Corp. | 6,400 | 156,032 |
Loxo Oncology, Inc.(c) | 395 | 92,667 |
Luminex Corp. | 2,075 | 57,872 |
Malibu Boats, Inc., Class A(c) | 2,900 | 117,595 |
Mammoth Energy Services, Inc. | 4,875 | 107,884 |
Marcus & Millichap, Inc.(c) | 1,100 | 43,560 |
Marcus Corp. (The) | 375 | 16,714 |
MarineMax, Inc.(c) | 4,400 | 78,232 |
MasterCard, Inc., Class A | 14,804 | 3,125,569 |
Materion Corp. | 2,385 | 111,928 |
Matrix Service Co.(c) | 5,350 | 114,757 |
MAXIMUS, Inc. | 2,375 | 166,559 |
Medicines Co. (The)(c) | 1,680 | 38,825 |
Medifast, Inc. | 1,060 | 134,874 |
Medpace Holdings, Inc.(c) | 2,165 | 139,426 |
Merchants Bancorp | 1,350 | 26,420 |
Meritor, Inc.(c) | 1,900 | 39,292 |
Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp.(c) | 350 | 12,250 |
MGIC Investment Corp.(c) | 14,085 | 175,781 |
Microsoft Corp. | 71,469 | 7,463,508 |
MicroStrategy, Inc., Class A(c) | 220 | 27,916 |
Milacron Holdings Corp.(c) | 6,750 | 93,555 |
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.(c) | 1,390 | 91,851 |
Modine Manufacturing Co.(c) | 2,700 | 39,501 |
Molson Coors Brewing Co., Class B | 26,912 | 1,792,608 |
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A | 60,712 | 2,808,537 |
Movado Group, Inc. | 2,915 | 93,134 |
MSG Networks, Inc., Class A(c) | 5,100 | 114,240 |
National CineMedia, Inc. | 16,000 | 110,560 |
National Presto Industries, Inc. | 890 | 106,462 |
NCI Building Systems, Inc.(c) | 3,650 | 29,784 |
Nelnet, Inc., Class A | 2,270 | 119,402 |
Netscout Systems, Inc.(c) | 5,200 | 134,836 |
NMI Holdings, Inc., Class A(c) | 2,300 | 50,600 |
Norfolk Southern Corp. | 17,724 | 2,973,024 |
Northrop Grumman Corp. | 8,990 | 2,477,194 |
NorthWestern Corp. | 950 | 60,715 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
NVIDIA Corp.(b) | 13,627 | 1,958,881 |
Odonate Therapeutics, Inc.(c) | 2,200 | 36,454 |
OFG Bancorp | 7,100 | 137,598 |
Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc., Class A | 250 | 6,733 |
Ormat Technologies, Inc. | 1,750 | 100,992 |
Otter Tail Corp. | 250 | 12,113 |
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(c) | 8,102 | 1,740,472 |
Patterson Companies, Inc. | 5,550 | 123,709 |
Paylocity Holding Corp.(c) | 1,800 | 127,854 |
PC Connection, Inc. | 2,375 | 78,684 |
Peabody Energy Corp. | 1,475 | 52,658 |
Penn National Gaming, Inc.(c) | 4,250 | 103,020 |
PepsiCo, Inc. | 27,725 | 3,123,776 |
Pfizer, Inc. | 98,545 | 4,183,235 |
Phibro Animal Health Corp., Class A | 1,875 | 58,538 |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | 34,301 | 2,631,573 |
Photronics, Inc.(c) | 5,000 | 53,450 |
Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. | 2,500 | 48,400 |
Portland General Electric Co. | 3,255 | 157,282 |
Preferred Bank | 2,235 | 104,062 |
Prestige Consumer Healthcare, Inc.(c) | 1,625 | 45,370 |
Profire Energy, Inc.(c) | 10,100 | 16,867 |
Progress Software Corp. | 3,700 | 134,051 |
Providence Service Corp. (The)(c) | 1,630 | 104,548 |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | 25,246 | 2,326,166 |
PS Business Parks, Inc. | 936 | 135,898 |
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.(c) | 6,278 | 175,031 |
Quad/Graphics, Inc. | 6,100 | 82,411 |
Qualys, Inc.(c) | 790 | 68,359 |
Quanex Building Products Corp. | 2,400 | 37,560 |
Quotient Ltd.(c) | 86,205 | 772,397 |
Radian Group, Inc. | 8,600 | 165,464 |
RadNet, Inc.(c) | 4,200 | 57,330 |
RE/MAX Holdings, Inc., Class A | 425 | 17,731 |
Renewable Energy Group, Inc.(c) | 4,550 | 131,495 |
REX American Resources Corp.(c) | 437 | 31,870 |
Rexnord Corp.(c) | 5,200 | 135,980 |
RMR Group, Inc. (The), Class A | 1,540 | 101,655 |
Rubius Therapeutics, Inc.(c) | 1,500 | 20,535 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. | 360 | 28,926 |
S&T Bancorp, Inc. | 3,200 | 122,944 |
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.(c) | 1,905 | 271,634 |
Saia, Inc.(c) | 1,470 | 88,156 |
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.(c) | 595 | 83,127 |
Scansource, Inc.(c) | 550 | 21,071 |
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., Class A | 4,775 | 115,555 |
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. | 2,650 | 126,219 |
Shoe Carnival, Inc. | 2,700 | 99,576 |
SJW Corp. | 525 | 31,474 |
Southwestern Energy Co.(c) | 11,700 | 51,129 |
SP Plus Corp.(c) | 2,300 | 76,130 |
Spark Therapeutics, Inc.(c) | 3,444 | 164,692 |
SpartanNash Co. | 5,500 | 114,125 |
SPS Commerce, Inc.(c) | 380 | 33,691 |
SPX FLOW, Inc.(c) | 2,075 | 67,998 |
Steel Dynamics, Inc. | 23,921 | 875,269 |
Stepan Co. | 650 | 57,155 |
Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc. | 2,175 | 118,494 |
Superior Industries International, Inc. | 3,600 | 18,540 |
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(c) | 1,430 | 54,526 |
SurModics, Inc.(c) | 2,225 | 127,426 |
Synaptics, Inc.(c) | 3,250 | 129,350 |
Syneos Health, Inc.(c) | 3,075 | 156,948 |
Tailored Brands, Inc. | 7,650 | 96,620 |
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. | 1,650 | 37,538 |
Tapestry, Inc. | 33,510 | 1,297,172 |
Tech Data Corp.(c) | 1,760 | 168,309 |
TechTarget, Inc.(c) | 950 | 13,775 |
Teekay Tankers Ltd., Class A | 431,335 | 431,335 |
TEGNA, Inc. | 1,300 | 15,262 |
Tenable Holdings, Inc.(c) | 3,550 | 98,264 |
Tenneco, Inc. | 2,900 | 100,572 |
Tivity Health, Inc.(c) | 3,725 | 82,919 |
TiVo Corp. | 6,300 | 70,119 |
T-Mobile U.S.A., Inc.(c) | 33,313 | 2,319,251 |
Tower International, Inc. | 3,325 | 96,724 |
Trinseo SA | 965 | 47,333 |
Triple-S Management Corp., Class B(c) | 6,375 | 128,520 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
TTEC Holdings, Inc. | 1,875 | 62,681 |
Universal Display Corp. | 3,024 | 313,982 |
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. | 3,138 | 118,365 |
USA Truck, Inc.(c) | 750 | 13,395 |
Usana Health Sciences, Inc.(c) | 1,065 | 124,711 |
Valero Energy Corp. | 32,773 | 2,878,125 |
Varex Imaging Corp.(c) | 2,800 | 79,772 |
Vera Bradley, Inc.(c) | 1,400 | 12,530 |
Verso Corp., Class A(c) | 4,650 | 114,715 |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(c) | 6,661 | 1,271,652 |
Vonage Holdings Corp.(c) | 10,600 | 96,566 |
W&T Offshore, Inc.(c) | 15,200 | 76,608 |
Wabash National Corp. | 7,450 | 103,853 |
Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc., Class A | 6,400 | 109,568 |
Warrior Met Coal, Inc. | 5,150 | 147,959 |
Washington Prime Group, Inc. | 21,000 | 119,280 |
Watts Water Technologies, Inc., Class A | 240 | 17,969 |
Weight Watchers International, Inc.(c) | 3,580 | 114,560 |
Weis Markets, Inc. | 675 | 32,751 |
Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corp. | 8,800 | 84,128 |
World Fuel Services Corp. | 700 | 17,423 |
Xcel Energy, Inc. | 41,951 | 2,196,554 |
Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 6,700 | 125,759 |
Zagg, Inc.(c) | 10,200 | 114,444 |
Total | 180,185,903 |
Virgin Islands 0.1% |
Capri Holdings Ltd.(c) | 19,653 | 834,859 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $322,741,791) | 351,341,675 |
|
Exchange-Traded Funds 1.3% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
United States 1.3% |
Invesco DB Gold Fund | 71,000 | 2,881,180 |
iShares MSCI Canada ETF | 156,328 | 4,228,672 |
Total | 7,109,852 |
Total Exchange-Traded Funds (Cost $6,555,439) | 7,109,852 |
|
Fixed-Income Funds 2.0% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
United States 2.0% |
Columbia Mortgage Opportunities Fund, Institutional 3 Class(a) | 1,153,020 | 11,484,080 |
Total Fixed-Income Funds (Cost $11,490,776) | 11,484,080 |
Foreign Government Obligations(g),(h) 8.5% |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Austria 0.4% |
Republic of Austria Government Bond(f) |
03/15/2037 | 4.150% | EUR | 1,339,000 | 2,360,374 |
Belgium 1.5% |
Kingdom of Belgium Government Bond(f) |
06/22/2024 | 2.600% | EUR | 4,420,000 | 5,770,747 |
06/22/2027 | 0.800% | EUR | 1,492,000 | 1,755,551 |
03/28/2041 | 4.250% | EUR | 510,000 | 898,823 |
Total | 8,425,121 |
France 0.3% |
French Republic Government Bond OAT(f) |
05/25/2045 | 3.250% | EUR | 1,150,000 | 1,848,631 |
Italy 0.4% |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro(f) |
09/01/2044 | 4.750% | EUR | 1,478,000 | 2,066,383 |
Japan 2.4% |
Japan Government 20-Year Bond |
09/20/2026 | 2.200% | JPY | 35,000,000 | 379,131 |
12/20/2027 | 2.100% | JPY | 374,800,000 | 4,109,387 |
Japan Government 30-Year Bond |
03/20/2047 | 0.800% | JPY | 645,050,000 | 6,203,827 |
03/20/2048 | 0.800% | JPY | 47,450,000 | 454,736 |
06/20/2048 | 0.700% | JPY | 161,650,000 | 1,509,091 |
09/20/2048 | 0.900% | JPY | 78,600,000 | 771,805 |
Total | 13,427,977 |
Mexico 0.7% |
Mexican Bonos |
06/03/2027 | 7.500% | MXN | 80,000,000 | 3,961,408 |
Netherlands 0.4% |
Netherlands Government Bond(f) |
07/15/2027 | 0.750% | EUR | 1,644,000 | 1,977,003 |
Poland 0.2% |
Republic of Poland Government Bond |
07/25/2026 | 2.500% | PLN | 5,177,000 | 1,386,920 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Foreign Government Obligations(g),(h) (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
South Africa 0.7% |
Republic of South Africa Government Bond |
12/21/2026 | 10.500% | ZAR | 47,000,000 | 3,928,702 |
Spain 1.3% |
Spain Government Bond(f) |
10/31/2024 | 2.750% | EUR | 2,355,000 | 3,041,660 |
07/30/2030 | 1.950% | EUR | 1,891,000 | 2,281,478 |
07/30/2040 | 4.900% | EUR | 1,012,000 | 1,727,598 |
Total | 7,050,736 |
United Kingdom 0.2% |
United Kingdom Gilt(f) |
01/22/2044 | 3.250% | GBP | 612,297 | 1,051,435 |
Total Foreign Government Obligations (Cost $45,477,092) | 47,484,690 |
|
Inflation-Indexed Bonds(g) 1.5% |
| | | | |
Italy 0.4% |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro(f) |
09/15/2026 | 3.100% | EUR | 1,661,590 | 2,134,709 |
Japan 0.4% |
Japanese Government CPI-Linked Bond |
03/10/2027 | 0.100% | JPY | 278,026,724 | 2,640,303 |
United Kingdom 0.1% |
United Kingdom Gilt Inflation-Linked Bond(f) |
03/22/2052 | 0.250% | GBP | 194,005 | 452,458 |
United States 0.6% |
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond |
07/15/2027 | 0.375% | | 1,783,501 | 1,731,088 |
01/15/2028 | 0.500% | | 1,689,002 | 1,646,740 |
Total | 3,377,828 |
Total Inflation-Indexed Bonds (Cost $8,348,586) | 8,605,298 |
Preferred Stocks 0.1% |
Issuer | | Shares | Value ($) |
Brazil 0.1% |
Azul SA(c) | | 30,600 | 311,353 |
Lojas Americanas SA | | 41,700 | 240,902 |
Total | 552,255 |
Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $451,081) | 552,255 |
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities - Agency 3.1% |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
United States 3.1% |
Federal National Mortgage Association(i) |
02/19/2034 - 02/13/2049 | 3.000% | | 6,250,000 | 6,158,877 |
02/13/2049 | 3.500% | | 2,000,000 | 2,009,883 |
02/13/2049 | 4.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,047,187 |
02/13/2049 | 4.500% | | 2,000,000 | 2,078,672 |
02/13/2049 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,051,961 |
Government National Mortgage Association(i) |
02/21/2049 | 3.500% | | 3,000,000 | 3,038,027 |
02/21/2049 | 4.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,029,063 |
Total | 17,413,670 |
Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities - Agency (Cost $17,308,955) | 17,413,670 |
Money Market Funds 19.3% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.530%(a),(j) | 108,353,954 | 108,343,118 |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $108,345,972) | 108,343,118 |
Total Investments in Securities (Cost $538,668,385) | 567,264,696 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | (6,855,807) |
Net Assets | $560,408,889 |
At January 31, 2019, securities and/or cash totaling $9,254,066 were pledged as collateral.
Investments in derivatives
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts |
Currency to be sold | Currency to be purchased | Counterparty | Settlement date | Unrealized appreciation ($) | Unrealized depreciation ($) |
1,781,900 USD | 2,002,000,000 KRW | Citi | 02/26/2019 | 18,773 | — |
603,720,000 JPY | 5,529,589 USD | HSBC | 02/26/2019 | — | (21,765) |
67,156,000 MXN | 3,499,398 USD | HSBC | 02/26/2019 | — | (1,602) |
5,047,000 PLN | 1,338,638 USD | HSBC | 02/26/2019 | — | (18,042) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts (continued) |
Currency to be sold | Currency to be purchased | Counterparty | Settlement date | Unrealized appreciation ($) | Unrealized depreciation ($) |
10,508,850 USD | 8,148,000 GBP | HSBC | 02/26/2019 | 189,301 | — |
39,301,243 USD | 4,300,397,000 JPY | HSBC | 02/26/2019 | 241,970 | — |
260,403 USD | 2,225,803 NOK | HSBC | 02/26/2019 | 3,762 | — |
5,603,628 USD | 8,297,000 NZD | HSBC | 02/26/2019 | 133,997 | — |
319,636 USD | 2,876,000 SEK | HSBC | 02/26/2019 | — | (1,273) |
52,487,000 ZAR | 3,776,201 USD | HSBC | 02/26/2019 | — | (171,683) |
2,197,000 CHF | 2,212,182 USD | Morgan Stanley | 02/26/2019 | — | (1,375) |
9,661,000 EUR | 11,058,888 USD | Morgan Stanley | 02/26/2019 | — | (18,217) |
7,688,664 USD | 10,715,000 AUD | Morgan Stanley | 02/26/2019 | 102,504 | — |
3,798,198 USD | 5,037,000 CAD | Morgan Stanley | 02/26/2019 | 37,080 | — |
854,076 USD | 847,000 CHF | Morgan Stanley | 02/26/2019 | — | (693) |
536,511 USD | 3,511,000 DKK | Morgan Stanley | 02/26/2019 | 2,789 | — |
49,172,705 USD | 43,125,818 EUR | Morgan Stanley | 02/26/2019 | 274,474 | — |
11,031,901 USD | 8,392,000 GBP | Morgan Stanley | 02/26/2019 | — | (13,382) |
1,386,000 ZAR | 99,738 USD | Morgan Stanley | 02/26/2019 | — | (4,512) |
3,301,000 CAD | 2,476,395 USD | Morgan Stanley | 03/20/2019 | — | (38,396) |
1,513,000 GBP | 1,981,964 USD | Morgan Stanley | 03/20/2019 | — | (6,842) |
6,804,000 ILS | 1,857,499 USD | Morgan Stanley | 03/20/2019 | — | (19,257) |
189,452,000 JPY | 1,736,100 USD | Morgan Stanley | 03/20/2019 | — | (9,209) |
3,897,949,000 KRW | 3,462,624 USD | Morgan Stanley | 03/20/2019 | — | (45,923) |
5,325,969 USD | 7,450,000 AUD | Morgan Stanley | 03/20/2019 | 92,787 | — |
743,654 USD | 736,000 CHF | Morgan Stanley | 03/20/2019 | — | (501) |
867,604 USD | 5,662,000 DKK | Morgan Stanley | 03/20/2019 | 3,869 | — |
867,317 USD | 7,784,000 SEK | Morgan Stanley | 03/20/2019 | — | (4,120) |
1,732,934 USD | 2,352,000 SGD | Morgan Stanley | 03/20/2019 | 15,862 | — |
Total | | | | 1,117,168 | (376,792) |
Long futures contracts |
Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Trading currency | Notional amount | Value/Unrealized appreciation ($) | Value/Unrealized depreciation ($) |
Euro-BTP | 20 | 03/2019 | EUR | 2,591,400 | 172,901 | — |
Euro-Bund | 341 | 03/2019 | EUR | 56,493,470 | 1,500,462 | — |
Euro-Buxl 30-Year | 2 | 03/2019 | EUR | 371,720 | 23,238 | — |
Euro-OAT | 37 | 03/2019 | EUR | 5,658,040 | 77,239 | — |
Japanese 10-Year Government Bond | 25 | 03/2019 | JPY | 3,817,250,000 | 243,816 | — |
Long Gilt | 17 | 03/2019 | GBP | 2,100,010 | 29,959 | — |
Russell 2000 E-mini | 13 | 03/2019 | USD | 975,130 | 69,265 | — |
S&P/TSE 60 Index | 29 | 03/2019 | CAD | 5,381,240 | 10,698 | — |
TOPIX Index | 77 | 03/2019 | JPY | 1,207,360,000 | — | (103,184) |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Note | 88 | 03/2019 | USD | 10,777,250 | 293,373 | — |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Note | 366 | 03/2019 | USD | 42,038,531 | 736,968 | — |
U.S. Treasury Ultra 10-Year Note | 40 | 03/2019 | USD | 5,227,500 | 122,299 | — |
Total | | | | | 3,280,218 | (103,184) |
Short futures contracts |
Description | Number of contracts | Expiration date | Trading currency | Notional amount | Value/Unrealized appreciation ($) | Value/Unrealized depreciation ($) |
Canadian Government 10-Year Bond | (27) | 03/2019 | CAD | (3,716,280) | — | (103,103) |
EURO STOXX 50 | (200) | 03/2019 | EUR | (6,304,000) | — | (276,033) |
MSCI EAFE Index Future | (276) | 03/2019 | USD | (25,227,780) | — | (1,168,187) |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | (220) | 03/2019 | USD | (11,710,600) | — | (996,568) |
S&P 500 E-mini | (241) | 03/2019 | USD | (32,589,225) | — | (1,800,868) |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Note | (295) | 03/2019 | USD | (36,128,281) | — | (984,736) |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Note | (13) | 03/2019 | USD | (2,760,266) | — | (18,511) |
U.S. Ultra Treasury Bond | (47) | 03/2019 | USD | (7,572,875) | — | (407,684) |
Total | | | | | — | (5,755,690) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Call option contracts written |
Description | Counterparty | Trading currency | Notional amount | Number of contracts | Exercise price/Rate | Expiration date | Premium received ($) | Value ($) |
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Deutsche Bank | USD | (191,352) | (84) | 25.00 | 2/15/2019 | (2,208) | (2,520) |
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Deutsche Bank | USD | (126,954) | (27) | 50.00 | 2/15/2019 | (1,389) | (2,430) |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. | Deutsche Bank | USD | (589,715) | (35) | 165.00 | 2/15/2019 | (7,692) | (23,888) |
Amarin Corp. PLC | Deutsche Bank | USD | (113,750) | (65) | 21.00 | 2/15/2019 | (1,558) | (1,885) |
Banco Macro SA | Deutsche Bank | USD | (451,386) | (78) | 60.00 | 2/15/2019 | (4,736) | (9,945) |
ICON PLC | Deutsche Bank | USD | (755,352) | (54) | 145.00 | 2/15/2019 | (5,236) | (4,860) |
Insmed, Inc. | Deutsche Bank | USD | (308,737) | (127) | 28.00 | 2/15/2019 | (3,298) | (3,810) |
NVIDIA Corp. | Deutsche Bank | USD | (560,625) | (39) | 185.00 | 2/15/2019 | (5,354) | (526) |
Total | | | | | | | (31,471) | (49,864) |
Cleared interest rate swap contracts |
Fund receives | Fund pays | Payment frequency | Counterparty | Maturity date | Notional currency | Notional amount | Value ($) | Upfront payments ($) | Upfront receipts ($) | Unrealized appreciation ($) | Unrealized depreciation ($) |
3-Month SEK STIBOR | Fixed rate of 1.054% | Receives Quarterly, Pays Annually | Morgan Stanley | 01/15/2029 | SEK | 27,188,000 | (18,396) | — | — | — | (18,396) |
Cleared credit default swap contracts - buy protection |
Reference entity | Counterparty | Maturity date | Pay fixed rate (%) | Payment frequency | Notional currency | Notional amount | Value ($) | Upfront payments ($) | Upfront receipts ($) | Unrealized appreciation ($) | Unrealized depreciation ($) |
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index, Series 31 | Morgan Stanley | 12/20/2023 | 5.000 | Quarterly | USD | 13,132,000 | (273,350) | — | — | — | (273,350) |
Cleared credit default swap contracts - sell protection |
Reference entity | Counterparty | Maturity date | Receive fixed rate (%) | Payment frequency | Implied credit spread (%)* | Notional currency | Notional amount | Value ($) | Upfront payments ($) | Upfront receipts ($) | Unrealized appreciation ($) | Unrealized depreciation ($) |
Markit CDX North America Investment Grade Index, Series 31 | Morgan Stanley | 12/20/2023 | 1.000 | Quarterly | 0.663 | USD | 11,000,000 | (13,375) | — | — | — | (13,375) |
Markit iTraxx Europe Crossover Index, Series 30 | Morgan Stanley | 12/20/2023 | 5.000 | Quarterly | 3.070 | EUR | 11,247,924 | 50,144 | — | — | 50,144 | — |
Markit iTraxx Europe Main Index, Series 30 | Morgan Stanley | 12/20/2023 | 1.000 | Quarterly | 0.700 | EUR | 3,000,000 | 2,692 | — | — | 2,692 | — |
Total | | | | | | | | 39,461 | — | — | 52,836 | (13,375) |
* | 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. |
Reference index and values for swap contracts as of period end |
Reference index | | Reference rate |
3-Month SEK STIBOR | Stockholm Interbank Offered Rate | (0.077%) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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, 2019 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 |
| 5,717,081 | 508,826 | (2,848,066) | 3,377,841 | — | (263,788) | (3,408,866) | 2,223,572 | 14,930,058 |
Columbia Diversified Absolute Return Fund, Institutional 3 Class |
| 1,128,306 | — | (1,128,306) | — | — | (483,086) | 415,388 | — | — |
Columbia Mortgage Opportunities Fund, Institutional 3 Class |
| 1,120,947 | 32,073 | — | 1,153,020 | 35,839 | — | 47,246 | 281,197 | 11,484,080 |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.530% |
| 106,083,632 | 160,033,551 | (157,763,229) | 108,353,954 | — | (2,942) | 2,942 | 1,377,826 | 108,343,118 |
Total | | | | | 35,839 | (749,816) | (2,943,290) | 3,882,595 | 134,757,256 |
(b) | This security or a portion of this security has been pledged as collateral in connection with derivative contracts. |
(c) | Non-income producing investment. |
(d) | Represents fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At January 31, 2019, the total value of these securities amounted to $43,746, which represents 0.01% of total net assets. |
(e) | Valuation based on significant unobservable inputs. |
(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, 2019, the total value of these securities amounted to $28,084,823, which represents 5.01% of total net assets. |
(g) | Principal amounts are denominated in United States Dollars unless otherwise noted. |
(h) | Principal and interest may not be guaranteed by the government. |
(i) | Represents a security purchased on a when-issued basis. |
(j) | The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at January 31, 2019. |
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 |
ILS | New Israeli Sheqel |
JPY | Japanese Yen |
KRW | South Korean Won |
MXN | Mexican Peso |
NOK | Norwegian Krone |
NZD | New Zealand Dollar |
PLN | Polish Zloty |
SEK | Swedish Krona |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Currency Legend (continued)
SGD | Singapore Dollar |
USD | US Dollar |
ZAR | South African Rand |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements (continued)
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at January 31, 2019:
| 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 in Securities | | | | | |
Alternative Strategies Funds | 14,930,058 | — | — | — | 14,930,058 |
Common Stocks | | | | | |
Argentina | 456,999 | — | — | — | 456,999 |
Australia | — | 1,983,593 | — | — | 1,983,593 |
Brazil | 5,500,287 | — | — | — | 5,500,287 |
Canada | 9,011,633 | — | — | — | 9,011,633 |
China | 6,780,593 | 10,017,870 | — | — | 16,798,463 |
Finland | — | 1,859,975 | — | — | 1,859,975 |
France | 63,477 | 12,469,743 | — | — | 12,533,220 |
Germany | — | 2,915,489 | — | — | 2,915,489 |
Hong Kong | — | 4,615,620 | — | — | 4,615,620 |
Hungary | — | 251,989 | — | — | 251,989 |
India | 720,739 | 3,216,601 | — | — | 3,937,340 |
Indonesia | — | 3,429,805 | — | — | 3,429,805 |
Ireland | 5,858,558 | — | — | — | 5,858,558 |
Israel | — | 2,829,764 | — | — | 2,829,764 |
Italy | — | 2,532,087 | — | — | 2,532,087 |
Japan | — | 30,335,570 | — | — | 30,335,570 |
Malta | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
Mexico | 948,145 | — | — | — | 948,145 |
Netherlands | 973,621 | 7,315,317 | — | — | 8,288,938 |
Norway | — | 963,649 | — | — | 963,649 |
Panama | 265,485 | — | — | — | 265,485 |
Peru | 459,340 | — | — | — | 459,340 |
Philippines | — | 494,190 | — | — | 494,190 |
Poland | — | 184,736 | — | — | 184,736 |
Portugal | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
Puerto Rico | 128,666 | — | — | — | 128,666 |
Russian Federation | 743,831 | 2,155,217 | — | — | 2,899,048 |
South Africa | — | 2,742,509 | — | — | 2,742,509 |
South Korea | — | 7,702,960 | — | — | 7,702,960 |
Spain | — | 5,890,855 | — | — | 5,890,855 |
Sweden | — | 2,130,800 | — | — | 2,130,800 |
Switzerland | — | 5,950,531 | — | — | 5,950,531 |
Taiwan | — | 2,311,785 | — | — | 2,311,785 |
Thailand | 150,626 | 1,163,938 | — | — | 1,314,564 |
United Kingdom | 627,627 | 22,166,691 | — | — | 22,794,318 |
United States | 180,142,159 | — | 43,744 | — | 180,185,903 |
Virgin Islands | 834,859 | — | — | — | 834,859 |
Total Common Stocks | 213,666,645 | 137,631,284 | 43,746 | — | 351,341,675 |
Exchange-Traded Funds | 7,109,852 | — | — | — | 7,109,852 |
Fixed-Income Funds | 11,484,080 | — | — | — | 11,484,080 |
Foreign Government Obligations | — | 47,484,690 | — | — | 47,484,690 |
Inflation-Indexed Bonds | — | 8,605,298 | — | — | 8,605,298 |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | |
Brazil | 552,255 | — | — | — | 552,255 |
Total Preferred Stocks | 552,255 | — | — | — | 552,255 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (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 | — | 17,413,670 | — | — | 17,413,670 |
Money Market Funds | — | — | — | 108,343,118 | 108,343,118 |
Total Investments in Securities | 247,742,890 | 211,134,942 | 43,746 | 108,343,118 | 567,264,696 |
Investments in Derivatives | | | | | |
Asset | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | 1,117,168 | — | — | 1,117,168 |
Futures Contracts | 3,280,218 | — | — | — | 3,280,218 |
Swap Contracts | — | 52,836 | — | — | 52,836 |
Liability | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | (376,792) | — | — | (376,792) |
Futures Contracts | (5,858,874) | — | — | — | (5,858,874) |
Options Contracts Written | (49,864) | — | — | — | (49,864) |
Swap Contracts | — | (305,121) | — | — | (305,121) |
Total | 245,114,370 | 211,623,033 | 43,746 | 108,343,118 | 565,124,267 |
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.
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts, futures contracts and swap contracts 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 higher (lower) 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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $400,882,944) | $432,507,440 |
Affiliated issuers (cost $137,785,441) | 134,757,256 |
Cash | 390 |
Foreign currency (cost $488,334) | 492,569 |
Margin deposits on: | |
Futures contracts | 6,084,807 |
Swap contracts | 826,740 |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 1,117,168 |
Receivable for: | |
Investments sold | 262,023 |
Capital shares sold | 2,122,181 |
Dividends | 462,631 |
Interest | 461,863 |
Foreign tax reclaims | 248,568 |
Variation margin for futures contracts | 500,683 |
Variation margin for swap contracts | 101,329 |
Prepaid expenses | 2,235 |
Other assets | 8,109 |
Total assets | 579,955,992 |
Liabilities | |
Option contracts written, at value (premiums received $31,471) | 49,864 |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 376,792 |
Payable for: | |
Investments purchased | 391,117 |
Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis | 17,333,427 |
Capital shares purchased | 511,725 |
Variation margin for futures contracts | 591,903 |
Variation margin for swap contracts | 49,500 |
Management services fees | 10,414 |
Distribution and/or service fees | 3,942 |
Transfer agent fees | 49,381 |
Compensation of board members | 72,266 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 65 |
Other expenses | 106,707 |
Total liabilities | 19,547,103 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $560,408,889 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 536,628,001 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) (Note 2) | 23,780,888 |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $560,408,889 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Class A | |
Net assets | $511,265,309 |
Shares outstanding | 38,142,574 |
Net asset value per share | $13.40 |
Maximum sales charge | 5.75% |
Maximum offering price per share (calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge for Class A shares) | $14.22 |
Advisor Class | |
Net assets | $5,172,304 |
Shares outstanding | 382,892 |
Net asset value per share | $13.51 |
Class C | |
Net assets | $14,804,289 |
Shares outstanding | 1,150,520 |
Net asset value per share | $12.87 |
Institutional Class | |
Net assets | $22,295,637 |
Shares outstanding | 1,654,551 |
Net asset value per share | $13.48 |
Institutional 2 Class | |
Net assets | $3,268,509 |
Shares outstanding | 241,228 |
Net asset value per share | $13.55 |
Institutional 3 Class | |
Net assets | $16,190 |
Shares outstanding | 1,200 |
Net asset value per share | $13.49 |
Class R | |
Net assets | $3,586,651 |
Shares outstanding | 270,285 |
Net asset value per share | $13.27 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers | $3,455,300 |
Dividends — affiliated issuers | 3,882,595 |
Interest | 553,292 |
Foreign taxes withheld | (129,940) |
Total income | 7,761,247 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 1,948,585 |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | 657,707 |
Class C | 79,048 |
Class R | 7,932 |
Class T | 3 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 284,986 |
Advisor Class | 2,353 |
Class C | 8,556 |
Institutional Class | 12,117 |
Institutional 2 Class | 1,088 |
Class R | 1,721 |
Class T | 1 |
Compensation of board members | 3,174 |
Custodian fees | 82,061 |
Printing and postage fees | 40,835 |
Registration fees | 62,676 |
Audit fees | 27,763 |
Legal fees | 5,650 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 64 |
Other | 12,563 |
Total expenses | 3,238,883 |
Net investment income | 4,522,364 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 11,542,002 |
Investments — affiliated issuers | (749,816) |
Capital gain distributions from underlying affiliated funds | 35,839 |
Foreign currency translations | (183,023) |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | (2,415,999) |
Futures contracts | 8,129,647 |
Options purchased | (85,562) |
Options contracts written | 12,512 |
Swap contracts | 56,838 |
Net realized gain | 16,342,438 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | (31,789,595) |
Investments — affiliated issuers | (2,943,290) |
Foreign currency translations | 62,654 |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 392,817 |
Futures contracts | (1,909,723) |
Options purchased | 13,710 |
Options contracts written | (18,393) |
Swap contracts | (274,778) |
Foreign capital gains tax | 18,643 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (36,447,955) |
Net realized and unrealized loss | (20,105,517) |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | $(15,583,153) |
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, 2019 (Unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $4,522,364 | $4,358,340 |
Net realized gain | 16,342,438 | 35,097,376 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (36,447,955) | (1,550,277) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (15,583,153) | 37,905,439 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | |
Class A | (1,733,437) | — |
Advisor Class | (19,555) | — |
Institutional Class | (130,570) | — |
Institutional 2 Class | (19,336) | — |
Institutional 3 Class | (18) | — |
Class R | (2,614) | — |
Total distributions to shareholders (Note 2) | (1,905,530) | — |
Decrease in net assets from capital stock activity | (29,366,032) | (50,893,407) |
Total decrease in net assets | (46,854,715) | (12,987,968) |
Net assets at beginning of period | 607,263,604 | 620,251,572 |
Net assets at end of period | $560,408,889 | $607,263,604 |
Undistributed net investment income | $3,279,293 | $662,459 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| January 31, 2019 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2018 |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A | | | | |
Subscriptions | 422,518 | 5,619,516 | 1,931,802 | 26,596,226 |
Distributions reinvested | 135,170 | 1,722,071 | — | — |
Redemptions | (2,723,905) | (36,294,314) | (5,623,594) | (76,801,596) |
Net decrease | (2,166,217) | (28,952,727) | (3,691,792) | (50,205,370) |
Advisor Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 172,792 | 2,338,767 | 408,673 | 5,699,755 |
Distributions reinvested | 1,523 | 19,538 | — | — |
Redemptions | (158,566) | (2,137,806) | (54,468) | (766,438) |
Net increase | 15,749 | 220,499 | 354,205 | 4,933,317 |
Class B | | | | |
Redemptions | — | — | (216) | (2,735) |
Net decrease | — | — | (216) | (2,735) |
Class C | | | | |
Subscriptions | 56,421 | 719,256 | 304,592 | 4,036,834 |
Redemptions | (211,550) | (2,699,850) | (1,093,726) | (14,488,771) |
Net decrease | (155,129) | (1,980,594) | (789,134) | (10,451,937) |
Institutional Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 278,523 | 3,715,321 | 923,347 | 12,668,918 |
Distributions reinvested | 9,582 | 122,652 | — | — |
Redemptions | (279,513) | (3,728,454) | (683,195) | (9,375,394) |
Net increase | 8,592 | 109,519 | 240,152 | 3,293,524 |
Institutional 2 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 80,631 | 1,107,274 | 136,447 | 1,917,190 |
Distributions reinvested | 1,501 | 19,318 | — | — |
Redemptions | (21,427) | (285,788) | (10,267) | (143,108) |
Net increase | 60,705 | 840,804 | 126,180 | 1,774,082 |
Institutional 3 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 994 | 12,812 | — | — |
Net increase | 994 | 12,812 | — | — |
Class K | | | | |
Redemptions | — | — | (17,631) | (238,396) |
Net decrease | — | — | (17,631) | (238,396) |
Class R | | | | |
Subscriptions | 53,839 | 703,915 | 78,316 | 1,058,024 |
Distributions reinvested | 45 | 563 | — | — |
Redemptions | (23,812) | (318,099) | (77,837) | (1,053,916) |
Net increase | 30,072 | 386,379 | 479 | 4,108 |
Class T | | | | |
Redemptions | (212) | (2,724) | — | — |
Net decrease | (212) | (2,724) | — | — |
Total net decrease | (2,205,446) | (29,366,032) | (3,777,757) | (50,893,407) |
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.
| Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Total distributions to shareholders |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $13.80 | 0.11 | (0.46) | (0.35) | (0.05) | (0.05) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $12.99 | 0.10 | 0.71 | 0.81 | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $12.09 | 0.14 | 1.08 | 1.22 | (0.32) | (0.32) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $11.73 | 0.15 | 0.21 | 0.36 | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $11.68 | 0.11 | (0.06) | 0.05 | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $10.89 | 0.13 | 0.83 | 0.96 | (0.17) | (0.17) |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $13.93 | 0.11 | (0.45) | (0.34) | (0.08) | (0.08) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $13.07 | 0.16 | 0.70 | 0.86 | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $12.17 | 0.16 | 1.09 | 1.25 | (0.35) | (0.35) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $11.77 | 0.17 | 0.23 | 0.40 | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $11.71 | 0.17 | (0.11) | 0.06 | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $10.92 | 0.15 | 0.83 | 0.98 | (0.19) | (0.19) |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $13.25 | 0.05 | (0.43) | (0.38) | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $12.57 | (0.00)(f) | 0.68 | 0.68 | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $11.71 | 0.04 | 1.06 | 1.10 | (0.24) | (0.24) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $11.44 | 0.06 | 0.21 | 0.27 | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $11.48 | 0.03 | (0.07) | (0.04) | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $10.71 | 0.05 | 0.80 | 0.85 | (0.08) | (0.08) |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $13.89 | 0.12 | (0.45) | (0.33) | (0.08) | (0.08) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $13.04 | 0.14 | 0.71 | 0.85 | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $12.14 | 0.17 | 1.08 | 1.25 | (0.35) | (0.35) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $11.75 | 0.18 | 0.21 | 0.39 | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $11.67 | 0.15 | (0.07) | 0.08 | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $10.88 | 0.16 | 0.82 | 0.98 | (0.19) | (0.19) |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $13.97 | 0.13 | (0.47) | (0.34) | (0.08) | (0.08) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $13.11 | 0.13 | 0.73 | 0.86 | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $12.20 | 0.15 | 1.12 | 1.27 | (0.36) | (0.36) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $11.80 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.40 | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $11.71 | 0.17 | (0.08) | 0.09 | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $10.92 | 0.18 | 0.83 | 1.01 | (0.22) | (0.22) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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) |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $13.40 | (2.56%) | 1.12%(c) | 1.12%(c) | 1.58%(c) | 53% | $511,265 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $13.80 | 6.24% | 1.10%(d) | 1.10%(d) | 0.72% | 97% | $556,184 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $12.99 | 10.43% | 1.12% | 1.12% | 1.11% | 103% | $571,392 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $12.09 | 3.07% | 1.14% | 1.14%(e) | 1.30% | 127% | $603,849 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $11.73 | 0.43% | 1.15% | 1.15% | 0.98% | 104% | $659,873 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $11.68 | 8.84% | 1.18% | 1.18%(e) | 1.16% | 104% | $754,577 |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $13.51 | (2.42%) | 0.87%(c) | 0.87%(c) | 1.66%(c) | 53% | $5,172 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $13.93 | 6.58% | 0.85%(d) | 0.85%(d) | 1.20% | 97% | $5,113 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $13.07 | 10.63% | 0.88% | 0.88% | 1.27% | 103% | $169 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $12.17 | 3.40% | 0.89% | 0.89%(e) | 1.51% | 127% | $41 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $11.77 | 0.51% | 0.92% | 0.92% | 1.47% | 104% | $60 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $11.71 | 9.07% | 0.98% | 0.98%(e) | 1.34% | 104% | $3 |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $12.87 | (2.87%) | 1.87%(c) | 1.87%(c) | 0.82%(c) | 53% | $14,804 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $13.25 | 5.41% | 1.85%(d) | 1.85%(d) | (0.02%) | 97% | $17,299 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $12.57 | 9.59% | 1.87% | 1.87% | 0.36% | 103% | $26,322 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $11.71 | 2.36% | 1.89% | 1.89%(e) | 0.55% | 127% | $27,133 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $11.44 | (0.35%) | 1.90% | 1.90% | 0.23% | 104% | $29,100 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $11.48 | 8.00% | 1.93% | 1.93%(e) | 0.41% | 104% | $34,467 |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $13.48 | (2.35%) | 0.87%(c) | 0.87%(c) | 1.84%(c) | 53% | $22,296 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $13.89 | 6.52% | 0.85%(d) | 0.85%(d) | 0.99% | 97% | $22,863 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $13.04 | 10.66% | 0.88% | 0.88% | 1.38% | 103% | $18,332 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $12.14 | 3.32% | 0.89% | 0.89%(e) | 1.62% | 127% | $6,820 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $11.75 | 0.69% | 0.90% | 0.90% | 1.25% | 104% | $5,216 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $11.67 | 9.11% | 0.93% | 0.93%(e) | 1.41% | 104% | $4,726 |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $13.55 | (2.37%) | 0.83%(c) | 0.83%(c) | 1.89%(c) | 53% | $3,269 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $13.97 | 6.56% | 0.81%(d) | 0.81%(d) | 0.97% | 97% | $2,522 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $13.11 | 10.77% | 0.83% | 0.83% | 1.24% | 103% | $713 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $12.20 | 3.39% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 1.64% | 127% | $128 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $11.80 | 0.77% | 0.80% | 0.80% | 1.44% | 104% | $26 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $11.71 | 9.31% | 0.74% | 0.74% | 1.57% | 104% | $3 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Total distributions to shareholders |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $13.91 | 0.08 | (0.41) | (0.33) | (0.09) | (0.09) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $13.05 | 0.15 | 0.71 | 0.86 | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2017(g) | $12.11 | 0.07 | 0.87 | 0.94 | — | — |
Class R |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $13.64 | 0.09 | (0.45) | (0.36) | (0.01) | (0.01) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $12.87 | 0.06 | 0.71 | 0.77 | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $11.99 | 0.08 | 1.09 | 1.17 | (0.29) | (0.29) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $11.67 | 0.15 | 0.17 | 0.32 | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $11.66 | 0.07 | (0.06) | 0.01 | — | — |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $10.87 | 0.10 | 0.83 | 0.93 | (0.14) | (0.14) |
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) | Annualized. |
(d) | Ratios include interfund lending expense which is less than 0.01%. |
(e) | The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%. |
(f) | Rounds to zero. |
(g) | 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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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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) |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $13.49 | (2.35%) | 0.78%(c) | 0.78%(c) | 1.36%(c) | 53% | $16 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $13.91 | 6.59% | 0.78%(d) | 0.78%(d) | 1.07% | 97% | $3 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017(g) | $13.05 | 7.76% | 0.81%(c) | 0.81%(c) | 1.42%(c) | 103% | $3 |
Class R |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $13.27 | (2.63%) | 1.37%(c) | 1.37%(c) | 1.34%(c) | 53% | $3,587 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $13.64 | 5.98% | 1.35%(d) | 1.35%(d) | 0.47% | 97% | $3,277 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $12.87 | 10.08% | 1.38% | 1.38% | 0.62% | 103% | $3,086 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $11.99 | 2.74% | 1.39% | 1.39%(e) | 1.33% | 127% | $299 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $11.67 | 0.09% | 1.48% | 1.48% | 0.65% | 104% | $19 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $11.66 | 8.63% | 1.43% | 1.43%(e) | 0.90% | 104% | $3 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
January 31, 2019 (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.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within 12 months after purchase. Effective July 1, 2018, Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares of the same Fund in the month of or the month following the 10-year anniversary of the Class C shares purchase date.
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.
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.
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.
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. Effective at the close of business on December 14, 2018, Class T shares merged, in a tax-free transaction, into Class A shares of the Fund and are no longer offered for sale.
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
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 the Underlying Funds, with the exception of exchange-traded funds, are valued at the net asset value of the applicable class of the Underlying Fund determined as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange on the valuation date.
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.
Option contracts are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on their primary exchanges. Option contracts, including over-the-counter option contracts, with no readily available market quotations are valued using quotes obtained from independent brokers as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange.
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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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 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
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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 may also pay interest expense on cash collateral received from the broker. Any interest expense paid by the Fund is shown on the Statement of Operations. 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 determining whether to exercise such termination rights, the Fund would consider, in addition to counterparty credit risk, 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 primarily for the purpose of gaining 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.
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, to maintain appropriate equity market exposure while keeping sufficient cash to accommodate daily redemptions and primarily for the purpose of gaining market exposure to various currency, interest rate and equity markets. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Upon entering into futures
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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 and wrote 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, to facilitate buying and selling of securities for investments and to manage convexity risk. 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 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
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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, that 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.
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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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, 2019:
| Asset derivatives | |
Risk exposure category | Statement of assets and liabilities location | Fair value ($) |
Credit risk | Component of total distributable earnings (loss) — unrealized appreciation on swap contracts | 52,836* |
Equity risk | Component of total distributable earnings (loss) — unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | 79,963* |
Foreign exchange risk | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 1,117,168 |
Interest rate risk | Component of total distributable earnings (loss) — unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | 3,200,255* |
Total | | 4,450,222 |
| Liability derivatives | |
Risk exposure category | Statement of assets and liabilities location | Fair value ($) |
Credit risk | Component of total distributable earnings (loss) — unrealized depreciation on swap contracts | 286,725* |
Equity risk | Component of total distributable earnings (loss) — unrealized depreciation on futures contracts | 4,344,840* |
Equity risk | Options contracts written, at value | 49,864 |
Foreign exchange risk | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 376,792 |
Interest rate risk | Component of total distributable earnings (loss) — unrealized depreciation on futures contracts | 1,514,034* |
Interest rate risk | Component of total distributable earnings (loss) — unrealized depreciation on swap contracts | 18,396* |
Total | | 6,590,651 |
* | Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the tables following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) in the Statement of Operations for the six months ended January 31, 2019:
Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | Forward foreign currency exchange contracts ($) | Futures contracts ($) | Options contracts written ($) | Options contracts purchased ($) | Swap contracts ($) | Total ($) |
Credit risk | — | — | — | — | 56,881 | 56,881 |
Equity risk | — | 8,543,760 | 12,512 | (85,562) | — | 8,470,710 |
Foreign exchange risk | (2,415,999) | — | — | — | — | (2,415,999) |
Interest rate risk | — | (414,113) | — | — | (43) | (414,156) |
Total | (2,415,999) | 8,129,647 | 12,512 | (85,562) | 56,838 | 5,697,436 |
|
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | Forward foreign currency exchange contracts ($) | Futures contracts ($) | Options contracts written ($) | Options contracts purchased ($) | Swap contracts ($) | Total ($) |
Credit risk | — | — | — | — | (256,382) | (256,382) |
Equity risk | — | (4,163,209) | (18,393) | 13,710 | — | (4,167,892) |
Foreign exchange risk | 392,817 | — | — | — | — | 392,817 |
Interest rate risk | — | 2,253,486 | — | — | (18,396) | 2,235,090 |
Total | 392,817 | (1,909,723) | (18,393) | 13,710 | (274,778) | (1,796,367) |
The following table is a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended January 31, 2019:
Derivative instrument | Average notional amounts ($)* |
Futures contracts — long | 186,725,800 |
Futures contracts — short | 129,280,614 |
Credit default swap contracts — buy protection | 14,485,000 |
Credit default swap contracts — sell protection | 20,853,060 |
Derivative instrument | Average value ($) |
Options contracts — purchased | 9,841** |
Options contracts — written | (24,932)* |
Derivative instrument | Average unrealized appreciation ($)* | Average unrealized depreciation ($)* |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 807,358 | (842,497) |
Interest rate swap contracts | — | (9,198) |
* | Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the six months ended January 31, 2019. |
** | Based on the ending daily outstanding amounts for the six months ended January 31, 2019. |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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.
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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (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, 2019:
| Citi ($) | Deutsche Bank ($) | HSBC ($) | Morgan Stanley ($)(a) | Morgan Stanley ($)(a) | Total ($) |
Assets | | | | | | |
Centrally cleared credit default swap contracts(b) | - | - | - | - | 101,329 | 101,329 |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 18,773 | - | 569,030 | 529,365 | - | 1,117,168 |
Total assets | 18,773 | - | 569,030 | 529,365 | 101,329 | 1,218,497 |
Liabilities | | | | | | |
Centrally cleared credit default swap contracts(b) | - | - | - | - | 39,654 | 39,654 |
Centrally cleared interest rate swap contracts(b) | - | - | - | - | 9,846 | 9,846 |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | - | - | 214,365 | 162,427 | - | 376,792 |
Options contracts written | - | 49,864 | - | - | - | 49,864 |
Total liabilities | - | 49,864 | 214,365 | 162,427 | 49,500 | 476,156 |
Total financial and derivative net assets | 18,773 | (49,864) | 354,665 | 366,938 | 51,829 | 742,341 |
Total collateral received (pledged)(c) | - | (49,864) | - | - | - | (49,864) |
Net amount(d) | 18,773 | - | 354,665 | 366,938 | 51,829 | 792,205 |
(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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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.
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 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 pronouncements
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
dates. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Management does not expect the implementation of this guidance to have a material impact on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures.
Accounting Standards Update 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. ASU No. 2018-13, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and the policy for the timing of transfers between levels. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 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 disclosures, if any.
Disclosure Update and Simplification
In September 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released Final Rule 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification, which amends certain financial statement disclosure requirements that the SEC determined to be redundant, outdated, or superseded in light of other SEC disclosure requirements, GAAP, or changes in the information environment. As a result of the amendments, management implemented disclosure changes which included removing the components of distributable earnings presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and combining income and gain distributions paid to shareholders as presented on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. Any values presented to meet prior year requirements were left unchanged. The amendments had no effect on the Fund’s net assets or results of operation.
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, 2019 was 0.68% 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 Deferred 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 Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (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. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to 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, 2019, 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 R | 0.11 |
Class T | 0.05(a) |
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, 2019, 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 the maximum annual rates of up to 0.25%, 1.00%, 0.50% and 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C, Class R and Class T shares, respectively. For Class C shares, of the 1.00% fee, up to 0.75% can be reimbursed for distribution expenses and up to an additional 0.25% can be reimbursed for shareholder servicing expenses. For Class R shares, of the 0.50% fee, up to 0.25% can be reimbursed for shareholder servicing expenses. For Class T shares, of the 0.25% fee, up to 0.25% can be reimbursed
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
for distribution and/or shareholder servicing expenses. As a result of all Class T shares of the Fund being redeemed or converted to Class A shares, December 14, 2018 was the last day the Fund paid a distribution and shareholder services fee for Class T shares.
The amount of distribution and shareholder services expenses incurred by the Distributor and not yet reimbursed (unreimbursed expense) was approximately $432,000 for Class C shares. This amount is based on the most recent information available as of December 31, 2018, and may be recovered from future payments under the distribution plan or CDSCs. To the extent the unreimbursed expense has been fully recovered, the distribution and/or shareholder services fee is reduced.
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended January 31, 2019, if any, are listed below:
| Amount ($) |
Class A | 78,548 |
Class C | 875 |
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, 2018 through November 30, 2019 | Prior to December 1, 2018 |
Class A | 1.47% | 1.47% |
Advisor Class | 1.22 | 1.22 |
Class C | 2.22 | 2.22 |
Institutional Class | 1.22 | 1.22 |
Institutional 2 Class | 1.15 | 1.15 |
Institutional 3 Class | 1.11 | 1.10 |
Class R | 1.72 | 1.72 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
At January 31, 2019, 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) ($) | Net unrealized appreciation ($) |
538,668,000 | 61,471,000 | (34,984,000) | 26,487,000 |
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, 2018, 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.
2019 ($) | No expiration short-term ($) | No expiration long-term ($) | Total ($) |
21,208,022 | — | — | 21,208,022 |
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 $246,412,810 and $265,957,608, respectively, for the six months ended January 31, 2019, of which $104,827,692 and $99,173,759, 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. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
The Fund did not borrow or lend money under the Interfund Program during the six months ended January 31, 2019.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 8. 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 or an affiliated 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 federal funds effective rate, (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 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 unused 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. This agreement expires annually in December unless extended or renewed.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended January 31, 2019.
Note 9. Significant risks
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.
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.
Shareholder concentration risk
At January 31, 2019, affiliated shareholders of record owned 89.0% 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 10. 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 11. 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
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, 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 or Form N-PORT (available for filings after March 31, 2019). The Fund’s Form N-Q or Form N-PORT is available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q or Form N-PORT, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ 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 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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Columbia Global Opportunities Fund
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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
columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/. 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.
© 2019 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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SemiAnnual Report
January 31, 2019
Columbia Floating Rate Fund
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/), and each time a report is posted you will be notified by mail and provided with a website address to access the report.
If you have already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically at any time by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, for Fund shares held directly with the Fund, by calling 800.345.6611 or by enrolling in “eDelivery” by logging into your account at columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 800.345.6611 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive paper reports will apply to all Columbia Funds held in your account if you invest through a financial intermediary or all Columbia Funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.
Not FDIC Insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
Volatility exists in financial markets and this is not a comfortable fact of life. How investors deal with this reality, including how they react to short term spikes in volatility as well as to longer periods of increased or decreased volatility, may have a significant impact on their overall investing success.
Too often, investors change their investment strategy based on something that’s happening at a moment in time rather than thinking about how that change in strategy might affect their ability to achieve their longer term financial goals. Emotion replaces logic and reasoning. Investors may sell in reaction to a market drop (fear or panic), locking in low returns which means they won’t be invested when the market returns, or they invest more at a market peak (greed or conviction), essentially when it is expensive to do so. In both cases, selling and buying at the exact wrong time.
We believe the best outcomes come from a consistent approach to investing. Here are five areas where advisors can help us overcome the tendency to react emotionally as we struggle to make the right choices with our investments:
Long-term focus
The further away long-term goals, aspirations and objectives are, the easier it is to stray away from the goals and priorities that we set out. Advisors help us stay focused on what we want to accomplish.
Discipline through up-and-down markets
Advisors help set rules to prevent us from making rash decisions that we may regret later. Knowing ahead of time what you should do in case of certain situations will help you get through volatile markets and not make emotional decisions.
Tax-awareness
Taxes are one of the biggest drags on investment returns and are critical attributes of investing. Yet few of us take the necessary steps to ease the corrosive effect of taxes. Advisors have tools and knowledge that may help us to manage portfolios more tax-efficiently and keep more of what we earn.
Emotional objectivity
Our emotions are very hard to manage and making investment decisions in an emotional state can lead to exceedingly bad outcomes. An objective advisor can help prevent some of the reactionary mistakes emotions often lead us to.
Education and guidance
The role of the advisor is to teach and guide us toward achieving our financial goals. In terms of working through emotions, guidance is by far the most important component.
By understanding our own behaviors and biases, we can prepare for future challenges. Your success is our priority. Talk to your advisor about how working with Columbia Threadneedle Investments may help you stay the course and position your portfolio for consistent, sustainable outcomes, regardless of market conditions.
Sincerely,
Christopher O. Petersen
President, Columbia Funds
Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2019 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
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
Ronald Launsbach, CFA
Lead Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2012
Vesa Tontti
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since February 8, 2019
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended January 31, 2019) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A | Excluding sales charges | 02/16/06 | -0.62 | 1.09 | 3.12 | 7.49 |
| Including sales charges | | -3.57 | -1.90 | 2.49 | 7.17 |
Advisor Class* | 02/28/13 | -0.49 | 1.34 | 3.40 | 7.65 |
Class C | Excluding sales charges | 02/16/06 | -0.99 | 0.33 | 2.35 | 6.69 |
| Including sales charges | | -1.96 | -0.64 | 2.35 | 6.69 |
Institutional Class* | 09/27/10 | -0.49 | 1.34 | 3.38 | 7.72 |
Institutional 2 Class | 08/01/08 | -0.46 | 1.40 | 3.45 | 7.82 |
Institutional 3 Class* | 06/01/15 | -0.45 | 1.44 | 3.38 | 7.63 |
Class R* | 09/27/10 | -0.74 | 0.84 | 2.87 | 7.24 |
Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index | | 0.23 | 2.36 | 3.65 | 7.94 |
Returns for Class A shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 3.00%. Returns for Class C shares are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. 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 share 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/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)
(Unaudited)
Portfolio breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2019) |
Common Stocks | 1.3 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | 0.3 |
Money Market Funds | 5.9 |
Senior Loans | 92.5 |
Warrants | 0.0(a) |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments and exclude investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Quality breakdown (%) (at January 31, 2019) |
BBB rating | 6.2 |
BB rating | 33.4 |
B rating | 53.8 |
CCC rating | 5.6 |
D rating | 0.2 |
Not rated | 0.8 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income investments (excluding Money Market Funds and derivatives, if any).
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 shareholder transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund 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 $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
August 1, 2018 — January 31, 2019 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | 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 | 993.80 | 1,020.06 | 5.13 | 5.19 | 1.02 |
Advisor Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 995.10 | 1,021.32 | 3.87 | 3.92 | 0.77 |
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 990.10 | 1,016.28 | 8.88 | 9.00 | 1.77 |
Institutional Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 995.10 | 1,021.32 | 3.87 | 3.92 | 0.77 |
Institutional 2 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 995.40 | 1,021.48 | 3.72 | 3.77 | 0.74 |
Institutional 3 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 995.50 | 1,021.73 | 3.47 | 3.52 | 0.69 |
Class R | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 992.60 | 1,018.80 | 6.38 | 6.46 | 1.27 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Common Stocks 1.3% |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Communication Services 0.5% |
Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.0% |
Cincinnati Bell, Inc.(a) | 9,438 | 78,713 |
Entertainment 0.3% |
MGM Holdings II, Inc.(a) | 53,207 | 4,200,693 |
Media 0.2% |
Cumulus Media, Inc., Class A(a) | 28,485 | 343,244 |
Star Tribune Co. (The)(a),(b),(c),(d) | 1,098 | — |
Tribune Media Co. | 29,872 | 1,371,423 |
Tribune Publishing Co.(a) | 4,413 | 52,824 |
Total | | 1,767,491 |
Total Communication Services | 6,046,897 |
Consumer Discretionary 0.1% |
Auto Components 0.1% |
Aptiv PLC | 11,178 | 884,515 |
Dayco/Mark IV(a) | 2,545 | 93,529 |
Delphi Technologies PLC | 3,726 | 66,733 |
Total | | 1,044,777 |
Diversified Consumer Services 0.0% |
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co.(a) | 18,619 | 194,941 |
Total Consumer Discretionary | 1,239,718 |
Energy 0.2% |
Energy Equipment & Services 0.2% |
Fieldwood Energy LLC(a) | 68,952 | 2,447,796 |
Total Energy | 2,447,796 |
Financials —% |
Capital Markets —% |
RCS Capital Corp., Class B(a),(b),(c),(d) | 6,880 | 0 |
Total Financials | 0 |
Information Technology 0.1% |
Software 0.1% |
Avaya Holdings Corp.(a) | 80,614 | 1,363,183 |
Total Information Technology | 1,363,183 |
Materials 0.2% |
Chemicals 0.2% |
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A | 21,857 | 1,900,903 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Metals & Mining 0.0% |
Aleris International, Inc.(a) | 16,833 | 349,285 |
Total Materials | 2,250,188 |
Utilities 0.2% |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers 0.2% |
Vistra Energy Corp(a) | 105,843 | 2,657,718 |
Vistra Energy Corp.(a) | 105,843 | 77,794 |
Total | | 2,735,512 |
Total Utilities | 2,735,512 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $11,226,718) | 16,083,294 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes 0.4% |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Building Materials 0.1% |
Core & Main LP(e) |
08/15/2025 | 6.125% | | 1,296,000 | 1,235,206 |
Gaming 0.1% |
Tunica-Biloxi Gaming Authority(e) |
12/15/2020 | 3.780% | | 2,093,455 | 539,065 |
Technology 0.2% |
Dell International LLC/EMC Corp.(e) |
06/15/2023 | 5.450% | | 2,325,000 | 2,433,812 |
Total Corporate Bonds & Notes (Cost $4,303,648) | 4,208,083 |
|
Senior Loans 92.7% |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Aerospace & Defense 0.8% |
Doncasters US Finance LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% Floor 1.000% 04/09/2020 | 6.303% | | 2,045,694 | 1,823,225 |
Transdigm, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche E Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 05/30/2025 | 4.999% | | 1,687,064 | 1,642,306 |
Tranche F Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 06/09/2023 | 4.999% | | 4,856,071 | 4,748,849 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Wesco Aircraft Hardware Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% Floor 0.750% 02/28/2021 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 1,936,660 |
Total | 10,151,040 |
Airlines 0.6% |
American Airlines, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 10/10/2021 | 4.516% | | 1,979,382 | 1,951,234 |
3-month USD LIBOR + 1.750% 06/27/2025 | 4.252% | | 1,765,279 | 1,688,684 |
United AirLines, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 1.750% 04/01/2024 | 4.249% | | 3,408,826 | 3,349,172 |
Total | 6,989,090 |
Automotive 1.0% |
Allison Transmission, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 1.750% 09/23/2022 | 4.260% | | 2,456,643 | 2,440,675 |
Dayco Products LLC/Mark IV Industries, Inc.(d),(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% 05/19/2023 | 6.957% | | 3,158,803 | 3,064,038 |
DexKo Global Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% Floor 1.000% 07/24/2024 | 5.999% | | 1,485,029 | 1,459,041 |
Horizon Global Corp.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 6.000% Floor 1.000% 06/30/2021 | 8.803% | | 1,196,698 | 1,154,072 |
Navistar, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 11/06/2024 | 6.020% | | 4,752,000 | 4,671,834 |
Total | 12,789,660 |
Brokerage/Asset Managers/Exchanges 0.3% |
AlixPartners LLP(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% Floor 1.000% 04/04/2024 | 5.249% | | 2,560,455 | 2,526,042 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Greenhill & Co., Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% Floor 1.000% 10/12/2022 | 6.468% | | 1,546,875 | 1,537,207 |
Total | 4,063,249 |
Building Materials 2.9% |
American Bath Group LLC(d),(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% Floor 1.000% 09/30/2023 | 7.053% | | 5,145,329 | 5,081,012 |
Associated Asphalt Partners LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.250% Floor 1.000% 04/05/2024 | 7.749% | | 1,941,848 | 1,883,593 |
Covia Holdings Corp.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% Floor 1.000% 06/01/2025 | 6.553% | | 2,164,125 | 1,714,398 |
HD Supply, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B5 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 1.750% 10/17/2023 | 4.249% | | 3,852,948 | 3,805,595 |
Ply Gem Midco, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 04/12/2025 | 6.547% | | 4,383,112 | 4,169,435 |
QUIKRETE Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 11/15/2023 | 5.249% | | 6,380,795 | 6,176,418 |
SRS Distribution, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 05/23/2025 | 5.749% | | 3,482,500 | 3,299,669 |
US Silica Co.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% Floor 1.000% 05/01/2025 | 6.500% | | 6,458,713 | 5,824,984 |
Wilsonart LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche D Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% Floor 1.000% 12/19/2023 | 6.060% | | 3,334,697 | 3,293,847 |
Total | 35,248,951 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Cable and Satellite 2.3% |
Charter Communications Operating LLC/Safari LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 04/30/2025 | 4.500% | | 3,630,806 | 3,577,978 |
Cogeco Communications (U.S.A.) II LP(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.375% 01/03/2025 | 4.874% | | 4,477,500 | 4,382,353 |
CSC Holdings LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 07/17/2025 | 4.759% | | 2,461,397 | 2,380,639 |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 01/15/2026 | 4.759% | | 2,000,000 | 1,925,000 |
MCC Iowa LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche M Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% Floor 0.750% 01/15/2025 | 4.420% | | 1,975,000 | 1,949,088 |
Quebecor Media, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% Floor 0.750% 08/17/2020 | 4.866% | | 1,895,000 | 1,880,788 |
Telesat Canada(f),(g) |
Tranche B4 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% Floor 0.750% 11/17/2023 | 5.310% | | 5,706,352 | 5,589,828 |
Virgin Media Bristol LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche K Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 01/15/2026 | 5.009% | | 6,200,000 | 6,080,774 |
Total | 27,766,448 |
Chemicals 6.9% |
Alpha 3 BV/Atotech(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% Floor 1.000% 01/31/2024 | 5.803% | | 3,582,938 | 3,470,972 |
Aruba Investments, Inc./ANGUS Chemical Co.(d),(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% Floor 1.000% 02/02/2022 | 5.749% | | 2,443,038 | 2,400,285 |
Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC(d),(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.250% Floor 1.000% 08/12/2022 | 8.053% | | 1,755,000 | 1,737,450 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Axalta Coating Systems Dutch Holding BBV/U.S. Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B3 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 1.750% 06/01/2024 | 4.553% | | 2,122,397 | 2,079,949 |
Chemours Co. (The)(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 1.750% 04/03/2025 | 4.250% | | 3,901,286 | 3,828,137 |
ColourOz Investment 1 GmbH(f),(g) |
Tranche C 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% Floor 1.000% 09/07/2021 | 5.779% | | 584,534 | 540,694 |
ColourOz Investment 2 LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% Floor 1.000% 09/07/2021 | 5.779% | | 3,535,952 | 3,270,755 |
DuBois Chemicals, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% Floor 1.000% 03/15/2024 | 5.749% | | 1,426,153 | 1,379,803 |
Flint Group GMBH(f),(g) |
Tranche B8 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% Floor 1.000% 09/07/2021 | 5.779% | | 810,562 | 749,770 |
HII Holding Corp./Houghton International(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% Floor 1.000% 12/20/2019 | 5.749% | | 1,843,831 | 1,838,078 |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 8.500% Floor 1.250% 12/21/2020 | 10.999% | | 2,150,000 | 2,139,250 |
Ineos US Finance LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 04/01/2024 | 4.499% | | 3,103,538 | 3,009,314 |
Invictus U.S. Newco LLC/SK Intermediate II SARL(d),(f),(g) |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 6.750% 03/30/2026 | 9.249% | | 1,575,000 | 1,551,375 |
Kraton Polymers LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% Floor 1.000% 03/08/2025 | 4.999% | | 3,902,383 | 3,843,848 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
LTI Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 09/06/2025 | 5.999% | | 2,094,750 | 2,020,554 |
MacDermid, Inc./Platform Specialty Products Corp.(f),(g),(h) |
Tranche B6 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 01/31/2026 | | | 3,000,000 | 2,963,760 |
Messer Industries LLC(f),(g),(h) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 10/01/2025 | | | 5,000,000 | 4,887,500 |
Minerals Technologies, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% Floor 0.750% 02/14/2024 | 4.830% | | 2,440,419 | 2,412,964 |
Nexeo Solutions LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 06/09/2023 | 6.001% | | 3,514,893 | 3,506,844 |
OCI Partners LP(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 03/13/2025 | 6.803% | | 3,746,687 | 3,690,487 |
Omnova Solutions, Inc.(d),(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% Floor 1.000% 08/25/2023 | 5.749% | | 1,402,723 | 1,371,162 |
PQ Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 02/08/2025 | 5.244% | | 4,146,520 | 4,032,491 |
Ravago Holdings America, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 07/13/2023 | 5.250% | | 1,907,559 | 1,862,254 |
Schenectady International Group, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.750% 10/15/2025 | 7.537% | | 3,300,000 | 3,267,000 |
Solenis Holdings LLC(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 06/26/2025 | 6.707% | | 5,547,125 | 5,440,787 |
Solenis Holdings LLC(d),(f),(g) |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 8.500% 06/26/2024 | 11.207% | | 1,000,000 | 940,000 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Starfruit Finco BV/US Holdco LLC/AzkoNobel(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 10/01/2025 | 5.753% | | 4,000,000 | 3,907,520 |
Trinseo Materials Operating SCA(f),(g),(h) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 09/06/2024 | 4.499% | | 2,937,936 | 2,853,470 |
Tronox Blocked Borrower LLC(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 09/23/2024 | 5.499% | | 748,256 | 737,503 |
Tronox Finance LLC(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 09/23/2024 | 5.499% | | 1,726,744 | 1,701,931 |
Univar U.S.A., Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B3 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 07/01/2024 | 4.749% | | 4,097,851 | 4,006,387 |
Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% Floor 1.000% 10/28/2024 | 5.999% | | 997,481 | 978,778 |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 8.250% Floor 1.000% 10/27/2025 | 10.884% | | 2,400,000 | 2,295,000 |
Total | 84,716,072 |
Construction Machinery 1.7% |
Altra Industrial Motion Corp.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 10/01/2025 | 4.499% | | 3,189,366 | 3,128,226 |
Clarke Equipment Co./Doosan Bobcat, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 05/18/2024 | 4.803% | | 1,826,187 | 1,791,947 |
Columbus McKinnon Corp.(d),(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% Floor 1.000% 01/31/2024 | 5.303% | | 2,559,817 | 2,550,218 |
Douglas Dynamics LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% Floor 1.000% 12/31/2021 | 0.000% | | 1,298,749 | 1,274,397 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
DXP Enterprises, Inc.(d),(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.750% Floor 1.000% 08/29/2023 | 7.249% | | 2,987,187 | 2,957,316 |
North American Lifting Holdings, Inc./TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.500% Floor 1.000% 11/27/2020 | 7.303% | | 2,363,917 | 2,148,800 |
United Rentals, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 1.750% 10/31/2025 | 4.249% | | 2,493,750 | 2,477,640 |
Vertiv Group Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% Floor 1.000% 11/30/2023 | 6.707% | | 4,512,931 | 4,185,743 |
Total | 20,514,287 |
Consumer Cyclical Services 3.0% |
Cast & Crew Payroll LLC(f),(g),(h) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 01/16/2026 | | | 2,000,000 | 1,997,500 |
Creative Artists Agency LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 02/15/2024 | 5.503% | | 4,532,703 | 4,459,046 |
DTZ U.S. Borrower LLC/Cushman & Wakefield(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 08/21/2025 | 5.749% | | 3,441,375 | 3,371,687 |
ServiceMaster Co., LLC (The)(f),(g) |
Tranche C Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 11/08/2023 | 4.999% | | 2,436,631 | 2,420,890 |
Staples, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% Floor 1.000% 09/12/2024 | 6.509% | | 3,776,750 | 3,706,880 |
Trans Union LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B3 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 04/10/2023 | 4.499% | | 3,259,857 | 3,213,861 |
Uber Technologies, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 07/13/2023 | 6.008% | | 5,652,412 | 5,573,278 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
USS Ultimate Holdings, Inc./United Site Services, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% Floor 1.000% 08/25/2024 | 6.249% | | 2,972,475 | 2,935,319 |
Web.com Group, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 10/10/2025 | 6.269% | | 2,000,000 | 1,930,000 |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 7.750% 10/09/2026 | 10.269% | | 3,761,905 | 3,672,560 |
West Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% Floor 1.000% 10/10/2024 | 6.499% | | 3,960,000 | 3,626,093 |
Total | 36,907,114 |
Consumer Products 0.9% |
Serta Simmons Bedding LLC(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% Floor 1.000% 11/08/2023 | 6.013% | | 3,395,651 | 2,886,303 |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 8.000% Floor 1.000% 11/08/2024 | 10.514% | | 1,898,666 | 1,337,611 |
SIWF Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% 06/15/2025 | 6.753% | | 2,039,750 | 2,001,505 |
Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc.(d),(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% Floor 1.000% 02/14/2025 | 6.260% | | 2,977,500 | 2,903,062 |
Weight Watchers International, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.750% Floor 0.750% 11/29/2024 | 7.560% | | 1,425,000 | 1,416,094 |
Total | 10,544,575 |
Diversified Manufacturing 3.6% |
Accudyne Industries Borrower SCA/LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% Floor 1.000% 08/18/2024 | 5.499% | | 2,665,000 | 2,594,484 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Allnex & Cy SCA(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% Floor 0.750% 09/13/2023 | 5.956% | | 2,389,770 | 2,347,949 |
Tranche B3 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% Floor 0.750% 09/13/2023 | 5.956% | | 1,800,506 | 1,768,997 |
Apergy Corp.(d),(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 05/09/2025 | 5.162% | | 2,763,855 | 2,705,124 |
Apex Tool Group LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% Floor 1.250% 02/01/2022 | 6.249% | | 2,421,511 | 2,321,624 |
Bright Bidco BV/Lumileds LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% Floor 1.000% 06/30/2024 | 6.204% | | 4,580,297 | 3,428,352 |
Brookfield WEC Holdings, Inc./Westinghouse Electric Co., LLC(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% Floor 0.750% 08/01/2025 | 6.249% | | 3,850,000 | 3,827,324 |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 6.750% Floor 0.750% 08/03/2026 | 9.249% | | 1,000,000 | 993,130 |
Crosby US Acquisition Corp.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% Floor 1.000% 11/23/2020 | 5.503% | | 831,250 | 768,906 |
Crosby US Acquisition Corp.(d),(f),(g) |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 6.000% Floor 1.000% 11/22/2021 | 8.503% | | 2,000,000 | 1,760,000 |
EWT Holdings III Corp.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% Floor 1.000% 12/20/2024 | 5.499% | | 3,672,907 | 3,617,813 |
Forterra Finance LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% Floor 1.000% 10/25/2023 | 5.499% | | 2,524,062 | 2,308,103 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Gardner Denver, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 07/30/2024 | 5.249% | | 2,082,574 | 2,068,266 |
Gates Global LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% Floor 1.000% 04/01/2024 | 5.249% | | 3,577,555 | 3,498,276 |
Generac Power Systems, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 1.750% Floor 0.750% 05/31/2023 | 4.259% | | 1,702,305 | 1,687,410 |
Harsco Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% Floor 1.000% 12/06/2024 | 4.750% | | 1,970,137 | 1,952,071 |
Hyster-Yale Group, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 05/30/2023 | 5.749% | | 1,433,750 | 1,419,413 |
Tyco International Holdings SARL(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 1.250% 03/02/2020 | 4.158% | | 546,000 | 542,249 |
Welbilt, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 10/23/2025 | 4.999% | | 2,800,376 | 2,730,366 |
Zekelman Industries, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% Floor 1.000% 06/14/2021 | 4.862% | | 1,955,036 | 1,913,980 |
Total | 44,253,837 |
Electric 4.3% |
AES Corp. (The)(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 1.750% 05/31/2022 | 4.456% | | 1,776,995 | 1,768,856 |
Astoria Energy LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% Floor 1.000% 12/24/2021 | 6.500% | | 4,088,074 | 4,076,586 |
Calpine Construction Finance Co., LP(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 01/15/2025 | 4.999% | | 2,557,342 | 2,499,802 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
10 | Columbia Floating Rate Fund | Semiannual Report 2019 |
Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Calpine Corp.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 05/31/2023 | 5.310% | | 2,827,500 | 2,774,484 |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% Floor 0.750% 01/15/2024 | 5.310% | | 2,198,734 | 2,157,266 |
CPV Shore Holdings LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 12/29/2025 | 6.250% | | 1,100,000 | 1,097,250 |
Eastern Power LLC/Covert Midco LLC/TPF II LC LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% Floor 1.000% 10/02/2023 | 6.249% | | 5,399,991 | 5,259,915 |
Edgewater Generation LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 12/13/2025 | 6.249% | | 3,000,000 | 2,967,750 |
EFS Cogen Holdings I LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% Floor 1.000% 06/28/2023 | 5.980% | | 2,078,910 | 2,038,641 |
Exgen Renewables IV LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% Floor 1.000% 11/28/2024 | 5.710% | | 1,980,699 | 1,786,591 |
Frontera Generation Holdings LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% Floor 1.000% 05/02/2025 | 6.763% | | 4,703,245 | 4,554,294 |
Helix Gen Funding LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% Floor 1.000% 06/03/2024 | 6.249% | | 3,407,328 | 3,272,330 |
LMBE-MC Holdco II LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% Floor 1.000% 12/03/2025 | 6.810% | | 3,000,000 | 2,966,250 |
MRP Generation Holdings LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 7.000% Floor 1.000% 10/18/2022 | 9.803% | | 5,058,563 | 4,843,574 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Nautilus Power LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% Floor 1.000% 05/16/2024 | 6.749% | | 4,782,657 | 4,744,395 |
Southeast PowerGen LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% Floor 1.000% 12/02/2021 | 6.000% | | 721,037 | 689,795 |
Vistra Operations Co., LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 08/04/2023 | 4.499% | | 1,875,300 | 1,843,776 |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% Floor 0.750% 12/14/2023 | 4.749% | | 882,000 | 872,263 |
WG Partners Acquisition LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 11/15/2023 | 6.303% | | 2,908,929 | 2,807,117 |
Total | 53,020,935 |
Environmental 1.6% |
Advanced Disposal Services, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% Floor 0.750% 11/10/2023 | 4.665% | | 4,956,435 | 4,896,809 |
EnergySolutions LLC/Envirocare of Utah LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% Floor 1.000% 05/09/2025 | 6.553% | | 4,726,250 | 4,040,944 |
GFL Environmental, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% Floor 1.000% 05/30/2025 | 5.499% | | 4,114,662 | 3,963,777 |
NRC US Holding Co., LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.250% Floor 1.000% 06/11/2024 | 8.053% | | 3,219,536 | 3,205,467 |
WCA Waste Systems, Inc.(d),(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% Floor 1.000% 08/11/2023 | 4.999% | | 3,323,882 | 3,224,166 |
Total | 19,331,163 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Finance Companies 0.9% |
Avolon Borrower 1 LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B3 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% Floor 0.750% 01/15/2025 | 4.503% | | 6,702,149 | 6,626,750 |
FinCo I LLC/Fortress Investment Group(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 12/27/2022 | 4.499% | | 5,168,250 | 5,093,310 |
Total | 11,720,060 |
Food and Beverage 2.2% |
Aramark Intermediate HoldCo Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 1.750% 03/28/2024 | 4.249% | | 1,808,476 | 1,791,747 |
Del Monte Foods, Inc.(f),(g) |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 7.250% Floor 1.000% 08/18/2021 | 10.150% | | 2,000,000 | 1,415,000 |
Dole Food Co., Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% Floor 1.000% 04/06/2024 | 5.259% | | 2,719,063 | 2,626,152 |
H-Food Holdings LLC/Hearthside Food Solutions LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.688% 05/23/2025 | 6.186% | | 2,711,375 | 2,603,896 |
Hostess Brands LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% Floor 0.750% 08/03/2022 | 4.895% | | 2,145,452 | 2,068,581 |
JBS U.S.A. Lux SA(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% Floor 0.750% 10/30/2022 | 5.257% | | 5,229,287 | 5,171,294 |
United Natural Foods, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% 10/22/2025 | 6.749% | | 4,600,000 | 3,935,300 |
US Foods, Inc./US Foodservice, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% Floor 0.750% 06/27/2023 | 4.499% | | 4,493,227 | 4,414,596 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
WEI Sales LLC/Wells Enterprises, Inc.(d),(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 03/31/2025 | 5.249% | | 2,481,250 | 2,462,641 |
Total | 26,489,207 |
Foreign Agencies 0.2% |
Oxea Holding Vier GmbH(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 10/14/2024 | 6.063% | | 2,293,750 | 2,262,211 |
Gaming 5.0% |
Affinity Gaming(f),(g) |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 8.250% Floor 1.000% 01/31/2025 | 10.749% | | 1,725,000 | 1,648,807 |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% Floor 1.000% 07/01/2023 | 5.749% | | 2,461,658 | 2,344,729 |
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd.(f),(g) |
Tranche B3 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 1.750% 10/19/2024 | 4.526% | | 4,282,637 | 4,199,125 |
Boyd Gaming Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 09/15/2023 | 4.664% | | 2,247,228 | 2,214,935 |
Caesars Resort Collection LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 12/23/2024 | 5.249% | | 3,960,000 | 3,901,115 |
CBAC Borrower LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 07/08/2024 | 6.499% | | 1,957,875 | 1,934,635 |
CCM Merger, Inc./MotorCity Casino Hotel(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% Floor 0.750% 08/06/2021 | 4.749% | | 2,958,711 | 2,923,206 |
CityCenter Holdings LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% Floor 0.750% 04/18/2024 | 4.749% | | 3,368,414 | 3,303,437 |
Eldorado Resorts, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 04/17/2024 | 4.813% | | 2,468,116 | 2,435,735 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 12/01/2023 | 5.803% | | 2,932,756 | 2,886,008 |
Golden Nugget, Inc./Landry’s, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% Floor 0.750% 10/04/2023 | 5.253% | | 4,232,843 | 4,161,139 |
Greektown Holdings LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% Floor 0.750% 04/25/2024 | 5.249% | | 1,920,750 | 1,910,340 |
Las Vegas Sands LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 1.750% 03/27/2025 | 4.249% | | 2,776,758 | 2,722,389 |
Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% Floor 1.000% 10/13/2023 | 6.499% | | 4,181,960 | 3,871,784 |
Penn National Gaming, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 10/15/2025 | 4.758% | | 2,300,000 | 2,267,892 |
Scientific Games International, Inc.(d),(f),(g),(i),(j) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 10/18/2020 | 0.500% | | 1,900,000 | 1,681,500 |
Scientific Games International, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B5 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 08/14/2024 | 5.249% | | 5,199,943 | 5,035,261 |
Seminole Tribe of Florida(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 1.750% 07/08/2024 | 4.249% | | 2,246,562 | 2,229,017 |
Stars Group Holdings BV(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 07/10/2025 | 6.303% | | 5,693,881 | 5,633,697 |
Twin River Management Group, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% Floor 1.000% 07/10/2020 | 6.303% | | 2,140,245 | 2,125,969 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Wynn Resorts Ltd.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 10/30/2024 | 4.750% | | 1,500,000 | 1,460,355 |
Total | 60,891,075 |
Health Care 6.1% |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B4 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 02/16/2023 | 4.999% | | 1,491,371 | 1,465,734 |
Air Methods Corp.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% Floor 1.000% 04/22/2024 | 6.303% | | 2,778,217 | 2,257,302 |
Avantor, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% Floor 1.000% 11/21/2024 | 6.572% | | 2,236,069 | 2,226,565 |
Carestream Health, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.750% Floor 1.000% 02/28/2021 | 8.249% | | 1,554,897 | 1,512,137 |
Change Healthcare Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% Floor 1.000% 03/01/2024 | 5.249% | | 7,652,678 | 7,484,319 |
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche H Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% Floor 1.000% 01/27/2021 | 5.957% | | 712,504 | 699,886 |
DaVita, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% Floor 0.750% 06/24/2021 | 5.249% | | 5,670,803 | 5,640,407 |
Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc.(d),(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.500% Floor 1.000% 12/20/2024 | 7.000% | | 1,610,000 | 1,593,900 |
Envision Healthcare Corp.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 10/10/2025 | 6.249% | | 5,950,000 | 5,595,975 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Gentiva Health Services, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 07/02/2025 | 6.250% | | 3,046,663 | 3,023,813 |
HC Group Holdings III, Inc.(d),(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 04/07/2022 | 6.249% | | 1,959,494 | 1,925,202 |
HCA, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B10 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 03/13/2025 | 4.499% | | 1,637,625 | 1,630,894 |
Iqvia, Inc./Quintiles IMS(f),(g) |
Tranche B3 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 1.750% 06/11/2025 | 4.249% | | 3,980,000 | 3,909,355 |
MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% Floor 1.000% 06/07/2023 | 5.553% | | 4,567,318 | 4,414,587 |
National Mentor Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% Floor 1.000% 01/31/2021 | 5.803% | | 2,211,820 | 2,206,290 |
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 06/30/2025 | 5.760% | | 6,127,659 | 5,920,851 |
Owens & Minor, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.500% 04/30/2025 | 6.854% | | 3,740,625 | 3,165,504 |
PharMerica Corp.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% Floor 1.000% 12/06/2024 | 6.008% | | 769,187 | 766,303 |
PharMerica Corp.(d),(f),(g) |
2nd lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 7.750% Floor 1.000% 12/05/2025 | 10.258% | | 1,000,000 | 990,000 |
Quorum Health Corp.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 6.750% Floor 1.000% 04/29/2022 | 9.249% | | 1,214,536 | 1,208,767 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Regionalcare Hospital Partners Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.500% 11/16/2025 | 7.129% | | 4,000,000 | 3,899,000 |
Select Medical Corp.(d),(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 03/06/2025 | 5.012% | | 3,373,601 | 3,335,648 |
Sterigenics-Nordion Holdings LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% Floor 1.000% 05/15/2022 | 5.499% | | 4,305,591 | 4,190,244 |
Surgery Center Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% Floor 1.000% 09/02/2024 | 5.750% | | 1,994,949 | 1,939,590 |
Team Health Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% Floor 1.000% 02/06/2024 | 5.249% | | 3,941,814 | 3,537,778 |
Total | 74,540,051 |
Independent Energy 0.0% |
Ascent Resources – Marcellus LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 6.500% Floor 1.000% 03/30/2023 | 9.016% | | 62,500 | 62,344 |
Leisure 3.0% |
24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 05/30/2025 | 5.999% | | 2,559,631 | 2,528,711 |
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% Floor 0.750% 12/15/2022 | 4.759% | | 2,240,367 | 2,201,631 |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 12/15/2023 | 4.759% | | 98,000 | 96,180 |
ClubCorp Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 09/18/2024 | 5.553% | | 3,210,853 | 3,059,943 |
Crown Finance US, Inc./Cineworld Group PLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 02/28/2025 | 4.999% | | 4,456,275 | 4,343,754 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Formula One Management Ltd.(f),(g) |
Tranche B3 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% Floor 1.000% 02/01/2024 | 4.999% | | 5,258,105 | 5,049,990 |
Life Time Fitness, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% Floor 1.000% 06/10/2022 | 5.457% | | 4,108,045 | 4,042,768 |
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 07/03/2025 | 5.000% | | 2,842,875 | 2,798,469 |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.500% Floor 1.000% 07/03/2026 | 7.000% | | 2,225,000 | 2,140,183 |
NAI Entertainment Holdings LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% Floor 1.000% 05/08/2025 | 5.000% | | 2,269,313 | 2,222,043 |
UFC Holdings LLC(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% Floor 1.000% 08/18/2023 | 5.750% | | 4,867,962 | 4,820,792 |
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, LLC/IMG Worldwide Holdings LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 05/18/2025 | | | 4,140,098 | 3,887,800 |
Total | 37,192,264 |
Lodging 0.6% |
Hilton Worldwide Finance LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 1.750% 10/25/2023 | 4.260% | | 5,042,478 | 4,983,884 |
RHP Hotel Properties LP(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 05/11/2024 | 4.780% | | 2,480,812 | 2,454,963 |
Total | 7,438,847 |
Media and Entertainment 5.2% |
Cengage Learning, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% Floor 1.000% 06/07/2023 | 6.769% | | 2,887,169 | 2,438,850 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Cumulus Media New Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.500% Floor 2.000% 05/13/2022 | 7.000% | | 2,206,048 | 2,126,079 |
Emerald Expositions Holding, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 05/22/2024 | 5.249% | | 2,872,546 | 2,793,550 |
Entravision Communications Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 11/29/2024 | 5.249% | | 1,231,250 | 1,175,844 |
Getty Images, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% Floor 1.250% 10/18/2019 | 5.999% | | 2,961,000 | 2,941,250 |
Gray Television, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 01/02/2026 | 5.020% | | 2,000,000 | 1,970,840 |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% Floor 1.000% 02/07/2024 | 4.770% | | 735,642 | 722,032 |
Hubbard Radio LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% Floor 1.000% 03/28/2025 | 6.020% | | 3,156,107 | 3,100,875 |
iHeartCommunications, Inc.(f),(k) |
Tranche D Term Loan |
01/30/2019 | 0.000% | | 7,958,970 | 5,355,273 |
Ion Media Networks, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B3 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% Floor 1.000% 12/18/2020 | 5.250% | | 2,229,834 | 2,218,685 |
Learfield Communications LLC(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% Floor 1.000% 12/01/2023 | 5.750% | | 4,268,000 | 4,225,320 |
Lions Gate Capital Holdings LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 03/24/2025 | 4.749% | | 3,051,938 | 2,995,995 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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| 15 |
Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Mcgraw-Hill Global Education Holdings LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% Floor 1.000% 05/04/2022 | 6.499% | | 1,389,262 | 1,260,755 |
Meredith Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 01/31/2025 | 5.249% | | 2,284,514 | 2,268,819 |
Mission Broadcasting, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B3 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 01/17/2024 | 4.759% | | 512,957 | 495,645 |
NEP Group, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 10/20/2025 | 5.749% | | 1,000,000 | 985,940 |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 7.000% 10/19/2026 | 9.499% | | 1,000,000 | 975,000 |
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B3 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 01/17/2024 | 4.752% | | 2,967,130 | 2,866,989 |
Nielsen Finance LLC/VNU, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B4 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 10/04/2023 | 4.511% | | 3,885,910 | 3,816,081 |
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.000% 01/15/2024 | 7.510% | | 3,000,000 | 2,962,500 |
Radio One, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% Floor 1.000% 04/18/2023 | 6.500% | | 5,553,013 | 5,275,362 |
Sinclair Television Group, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 01/03/2024 | 4.750% | | 3,806,807 | 3,771,899 |
Tribune Media Co.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% Floor 0.750% 12/27/2020 | 5.499% | | 166,798 | 166,660 |
Tranche C Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% Floor 0.750% 01/26/2024 | 5.499% | | 3,450,269 | 3,428,705 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
UFC Holdings LLC(f),(g) |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 7.500% Floor 1.000% 08/18/2024 | 9.999% | | 1,000,000 | 1,007,500 |
Univision Communications, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% Floor 1.000% 03/15/2024 | 5.249% | | 3,275,096 | 3,043,809 |
Total | 64,390,257 |
Metals and Mining 0.2% |
Foresight Energy LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.750% Floor 1.000% 03/28/2022 | 8.249% | | 2,490,816 | 2,458,908 |
Midstream 0.6% |
Equitrans Midstream Corp.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.500% 01/31/2024 | 6.999% | | 1,200,000 | 1,194,996 |
GIP III Stetson I/II LP(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% 07/18/2025 | 6.760% | | 3,250,000 | 3,154,548 |
Southcross Energy Partners LP(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% Floor 1.000% 08/04/2021 | 7.053% | | 3,730,534 | 3,345,841 |
Total | 7,695,385 |
Oil Field Services 1.2% |
Fieldwood Energy LLC(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.250% Floor 1.000% 04/11/2022 | 7.749% | | 135,937 | 124,212 |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 7.250% Floor 1.000% 04/11/2023 | 9.749% | | 2,183,515 | 1,865,552 |
MRC Global, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 09/20/2024 | 5.499% | | 6,756,750 | 6,689,182 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Seadrill Operating LP/Partners Finco LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 6.000% Floor 1.000% 02/21/2021 | 8.803% | | 2,029,210 | 1,631,262 |
Traverse Midstream Partners LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% Floor 1.000% 09/27/2024 | 6.600% | | 4,563,563 | 4,534,082 |
Total | 14,844,290 |
Other Financial Institutions 1.2% |
IRI Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.500% 12/01/2025 | 6.999% | | 4,250,000 | 4,171,375 |
Lifescan Global Corp.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 6.000% 10/01/2024 | 8.797% | | 5,075,000 | 4,862,510 |
Lifescan Global Corp.(d),(f),(g) |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 9.500% 10/01/2025 | 12.297% | | 1,000,000 | 920,000 |
VICI Properties 1 LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 12/20/2024 | 4.503% | | 5,197,727 | 5,098,658 |
Total | 15,052,543 |
Other Industry 2.4% |
Filtration Group Corp.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 03/29/2025 | 5.499% | | 3,498,562 | 3,465,046 |
Hamilton Holdco LLC/Reece International Pty Ltd.(d),(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 07/02/2025 | 4.810% | | 3,980,000 | 3,935,225 |
Harland Clarke Holdings Corp.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.750% Floor 1.000% 11/03/2023 | 7.553% | | 5,959,593 | 5,527,523 |
Hillman Group, Inc. (The)(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 05/30/2025 | 6.803% | | 5,226,244 | 4,957,458 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Interior Logic Group Holdings IV LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 05/30/2025 | 6.803% | | 3,192,000 | 3,148,110 |
Lightstone Holdco LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% Floor 1.000% 01/30/2024 | 6.249% | | 4,331,598 | 4,160,153 |
Tranche C Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% Floor 1.000% 01/30/2024 | 6.249% | | 238,804 | 229,352 |
RBS Global, Inc./Rexnord LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 08/21/2024 | 4.499% | | 2,037,491 | 2,018,563 |
Titan Acquisition Ltd./Husky IMS International Ltd.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 03/28/2025 | 5.499% | | 2,198,338 | 2,067,361 |
Total | 29,508,791 |
Other REIT 0.1% |
ESH Hospitality, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 08/30/2023 | 4.499% | | 1,027,304 | 1,007,528 |
Other Utility 0.2% |
Sandy Creek Energy Associates LP(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% Floor 1.000% 11/09/2020 | 6.803% | | 2,793,854 | 2,387,013 |
Packaging 4.5% |
Anchor Glass Container Corp.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% Floor 1.000% 12/07/2023 | 5.251% | | 1,617,124 | 1,309,870 |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 7.750% Floor 1.000% 12/07/2024 | 10.253% | | 1,000,000 | 609,000 |
Berry Global, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche T Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 1.750% 01/06/2021 | 4.266% | | 3,634,200 | 3,610,723 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
BWAY Holding Co.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 04/03/2024 | 6.033% | | 5,589,875 | 5,383,776 |
Charter NEX US, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% Floor 1.000% 05/16/2024 | 5.249% | | 2,524,218 | 2,427,995 |
Consolidated Container Co., LLC(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% Floor 1.000% 05/22/2024 | 5.249% | | 2,873,779 | 2,803,371 |
Flex Acquisition Co., Inc./Novolex(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% Floor 1.000% 12/29/2023 | 5.509% | | 1,124,514 | 1,088,900 |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 06/29/2025 | 5.759% | | 3,134,250 | 3,041,790 |
Packaging Coordinators Midco, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 06/30/2023 | 6.810% | | 3,986,902 | 3,947,033 |
Plastipak Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 10/14/2024 | 5.000% | | 2,666,250 | 2,597,381 |
Pregis Holding I Corp.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% Floor 1.000% 05/20/2021 | 6.313% | | 5,904,602 | 5,771,749 |
Printpack Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% Floor 1.000% 07/26/2023 | 5.500% | | 891,806 | 859,478 |
ProAmpac PG Borrower LLC(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% Floor 1.000% 11/20/2023 | 6.098% | | 3,038,221 | 2,948,016 |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 8.500% Floor 1.000% 11/18/2024 | 11.145% | | 3,300,000 | 3,211,989 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Ranpak Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% Floor 1.000% 10/01/2021 | 5.558% | | 1,632,132 | 1,619,891 |
Reynolds Group Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% Floor 1.000% 02/05/2023 | 5.249% | | 4,626,633 | 4,556,817 |
Spectrum Holdings III Corp.(d),(f),(g) |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 7.000% Floor 1.000% 01/31/2026 | 9.499% | | 1,575,000 | 1,512,000 |
Tricorbraun Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% Floor 1.000% 11/30/2023 | 6.551% | | 3,176,944 | 3,130,879 |
Trident TPI Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% Floor 1.000% 10/17/2024 | 5.749% | | 2,574,000 | 2,479,611 |
Twist Beauty International Holdings S.A.(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% Floor 1.000% 04/22/2024 | 5.886% | | 2,977,500 | 2,883,203 |
Total | 55,793,472 |
Paper 0.3% |
Caraustar Industries, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.500% Floor 1.000% 03/14/2022 | 8.303% | | 3,586,125 | 3,581,642 |
Pharmaceuticals 2.6% |
Akorn, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.500% Floor 1.000% 04/16/2021 | 8.000% | | 1,452,905 | 1,164,751 |
Bausch Health Companies, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 06/02/2025 | 5.513% | | 3,145,042 | 3,108,591 |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 11/27/2025 | 5.263% | | 1,203,125 | 1,185,451 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% Floor 1.000% 05/20/2024 | 4.749% | | 2,059,096 | 2,043,283 |
Endo Finance Co. I SARL(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% Floor 0.750% 04/29/2024 | 6.750% | | 5,964,473 | 5,899,878 |
Grifols Worldwide Operations Ltd.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 01/31/2025 | 4.665% | | 2,745,639 | 2,707,035 |
Jaguar Holding Co. I LLC/Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% Floor 1.000% 08/18/2022 | 4.999% | | 6,852,666 | 6,707,046 |
Mallinckrodt International Finance SA(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% Floor 0.750% 02/24/2025 | 5.618% | | 2,704,563 | 2,534,391 |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% Floor 0.750% 09/24/2024 | 5.553% | | 1,690,648 | 1,569,885 |
RPI Finance Trust(f),(g) |
Tranche B6 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 03/27/2023 | 4.499% | | 4,887,348 | 4,833,392 |
Total | 31,753,703 |
Property & Casualty 1.8% |
Alliant Holdings Intermediate LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 05/09/2025 | 5.258% | | 3,874,279 | 3,720,935 |
Asurion LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 6.500% 08/04/2025 | 8.999% | | 2,025,000 | 2,035,125 |
Tranche B4 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 08/04/2022 | 5.499% | | 1,438,765 | 1,414,608 |
Tranche B6 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 11/03/2023 | 5.499% | | 1,552,819 | 1,526,747 |
Tranche B7 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 11/03/2024 | 5.499% | | 1,363,138 | 1,340,414 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Hub International Ltd.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 04/25/2025 | 5.514% | | 4,179,000 | 4,023,583 |
Sedgwick CMS Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 12/31/2025 | 5.749% | | 5,000,000 | 4,866,650 |
USI, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 05/16/2024 | 5.803% | | 3,135,312 | 3,002,062 |
Total | 21,930,124 |
Restaurants 1.5% |
IRB Holding Corp./Arby’s/Buffalo Wild Wings(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% Floor 1.000% 02/05/2025 | 5.764% | | 3,806,661 | 3,700,913 |
KFC Holding Co./Yum! Brands(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 1.750% 04/03/2025 | 4.263% | | 4,367,000 | 4,323,330 |
New Red Finance, Inc./Burger King/Tim Hortons(f),(g) |
Tranche B3 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% Floor 1.000% 02/16/2024 | 4.749% | | 6,592,557 | 6,477,187 |
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.000% Floor 1.000% 09/01/2022 | 7.671% | | 3,925,313 | 3,915,499 |
Total | 18,416,929 |
Retailers 3.9% |
Academy Ltd.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% Floor 1.000% 07/01/2022 | 6.507% | | 2,370,840 | 1,626,989 |
AI Aqua Merger Sub, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% Floor 1.000% 12/13/2023 | 5.749% | | 1,110,937 | 1,052,613 |
Tranche B1 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% Floor 1.000% 12/13/2023 | 5.749% | | 4,713,452 | 4,465,995 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
ASP Unifrax Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 12/12/2025 | 6.528% | | 1,000,000 | 940,000 |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 8.500% 12/14/2026 | 11.278% | | 1,000,000 | 947,500 |
Bass Pro Group LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.000% Floor 0.750% 09/25/2024 | 7.499% | | 3,950,000 | 3,900,625 |
Belk, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.750% Floor 1.000% 12/12/2022 | 7.365% | | 2,485,553 | 1,970,572 |
BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% Floor 1.000% 02/03/2024 | 5.514% | | 3,095,470 | 3,066,249 |
Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B5 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% Floor 0.750% 11/17/2024 | 4.510% | | 2,718,380 | 2,686,657 |
David’s Bridal, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 6.000% 10/11/2019 | 8.500% | | 3,459,757 | 1,739,773 |
Harbor Freight Tools U.S.A., Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% Floor 0.750% 08/18/2023 | 4.999% | | 2,757,377 | 2,662,358 |
Hudson’s Bay Co.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% Floor 1.000% 09/30/2022 | 5.752% | | 1,180,559 | 1,152,520 |
J.Crew Group, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.220% Floor 1.000% 03/05/2021 | 6.014% | | 3,432,061 | 2,481,209 |
JC Penney Corp., Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% Floor 1.000% 06/23/2023 | 6.956% | | 3,937,500 | 3,401,016 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. (The)(d),(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 04/09/2025 | 0.000% | | 816,526 | 806,319 |
Michaels Stores, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% Floor 1.000% 01/30/2023 | 5.000% | | 4,535,254 | 4,478,563 |
Neiman Marcus Group Ltd., LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% Floor 1.000% 10/25/2020 | 5.763% | | 3,007,826 | 2,660,422 |
Party City Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% Floor 0.750% 08/19/2022 | 5.000% | | 3,842,045 | 3,809,042 |
PetSmart, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% Floor 1.000% 03/11/2022 | 5.520% | | 4,078,137 | 3,408,507 |
Total | 47,256,929 |
Supermarkets 0.5% |
Albertsons LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B5 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% Floor 0.750% 12/21/2022 | 5.822% | | 945,306 | 931,364 |
Tranche B6 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% Floor 0.750% 06/22/2023 | 5.691% | | 2,125,169 | 2,090,635 |
Tranche B7 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% Floor 0.750% 11/17/2025 | 5.499% | | 3,312,026 | 3,237,505 |
Total | 6,259,504 |
Technology 14.9% |
Applied Systems, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% Floor 1.000% 09/19/2024 | 5.499% | | 3,594,400 | 3,503,642 |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 7.000% Floor 1.000% 09/19/2025 | 9.499% | | 1,500,000 | 1,492,500 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Avaya, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% 12/15/2024 | 6.759% | | 4,954,975 | 4,868,263 |
Boxer Parent Co., Inc./BMC Software, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% 10/02/2025 | 7.053% | | 4,000,000 | 3,901,440 |
CDS US Intermediate Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 8.250% Floor 1.000% 07/10/2023 | 10.923% | | 3,000,000 | 2,510,010 |
CDW LLC/AP Exhaust Acquisition(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 1.750% Floor 0.750% 08/17/2023 | 4.250% | | 2,375,224 | 2,362,231 |
Celestica, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.125% 06/27/2025 | 4.627% | | 2,985,000 | 2,906,644 |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 06/27/2025 | 5.002% | | 750,000 | 737,348 |
CommScope, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche 5 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% Floor 0.750% 12/29/2022 | 4.499% | | 700,200 | 696,699 |
Corel Corp./Inc.(d),(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.000% 06/04/2024 | 7.707% | | 2,367,969 | 2,350,209 |
Dawn Acquisition LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 12/31/2025 | 6.553% | | 5,375,000 | 5,186,875 |
Dell International LLC/EMC Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% Floor 0.750% 09/07/2023 | 4.500% | | 4,398,423 | 4,334,074 |
DigiCert, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% Floor 1.000% 10/31/2024 | 6.499% | | 2,462,640 | 2,413,388 |
2nd Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 8.000% Floor 1.000% 10/31/2025 | 10.499% | | 1,580,000 | 1,520,750 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Evertec Group LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 11/27/2024 | 4.749% | | 2,500,000 | 2,487,500 |
Financial & Risk US Holdings, Inc./Refinitiv(e),(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 10/01/2025 | 6.249% | | 6,000,000 | 5,756,280 |
First Data Corp.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 04/26/2024 | 4.519% | | 3,259,804 | 3,246,569 |
Go Daddy Operating Co., LLC/Finance Co., Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 02/15/2024 | 4.749% | | 3,911,937 | 3,858,852 |
Hyland Software, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% Floor 0.750% 07/01/2024 | 5.999% | | 3,969,848 | 3,913,834 |
Infor US, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B6 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% Floor 1.000% 02/01/2022 | 5.249% | | 4,883,183 | 4,850,221 |
Informatica LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% 08/05/2022 | 5.749% | | 2,482,477 | 2,473,167 |
ION Trading Technologies SARL(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% Floor 1.000% 11/21/2024 | 6.634% | | 3,606,039 | 3,409,979 |
IPC Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.500% Floor 1.000% 08/06/2021 | 7.250% | | 1,033,438 | 850,003 |
Leidos, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 1.750% 08/22/2025 | 4.250% | | 4,900,069 | 4,863,318 |
MA FinanceCo LLC/Micro Focus International PLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 11/19/2021 | 4.749% | | 2,874,236 | 2,822,155 |
Tranche B3 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 06/21/2024 | 4.999% | | 1,138,500 | 1,099,597 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Maxar Technologies Ltd.(f),(g),(h) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 10/04/2024 | 5.250% | | 5,108,500 | 4,452,364 |
McAfee LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 09/30/2024 | 6.250% | | 5,814,855 | 5,777,582 |
McDermott International, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 5.000% Floor 1.000% 05/12/2025 | 7.499% | | 2,580,500 | 2,469,384 |
Microchip Technology, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 05/29/2025 | 4.500% | | 5,030,262 | 4,942,232 |
Micron Technology, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 1.750% 04/26/2022 | 4.250% | | 3,900,000 | 3,852,888 |
Misys Ltd./Almonde/Tahoe(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% Floor 1.000% 06/13/2024 | 6.303% | | 4,749,092 | 4,550,247 |
Neustar, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B4 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% 08/08/2024 | 5.999% | | 3,068,712 | 2,976,651 |
Oberthur Technologies Holding SAS(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.750% 01/10/2024 | 6.553% | | 2,422,087 | 2,367,590 |
ON Semiconductor Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B3 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 1.750% 03/31/2023 | 4.249% | | 2,461,227 | 2,426,499 |
Perspecta, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 05/30/2025 | 4.749% | | 3,009,875 | 2,947,179 |
Plantronics, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 07/02/2025 | 4.999% | | 5,246,607 | 5,093,563 |
Rackspace Hosting, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% Floor 1.000% 11/03/2023 | 5.582% | | 2,505,471 | 2,319,565 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Riverbed Technology, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% Floor 1.000% 04/24/2022 | 5.750% | | 2,924,297 | 2,672,076 |
Rovi Solutions Corp./Guides, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% Floor 0.750% 07/02/2021 | 5.000% | | 4,568,083 | 4,480,513 |
RP Crown Parent LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% Floor 1.000% 10/12/2023 | 5.249% | | 1,102,500 | 1,083,206 |
Sabre GLBL, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 02/22/2024 | 4.499% | | 3,312,404 | 3,265,302 |
Science Applications International Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 1.750% 10/31/2025 | 4.249% | | 3,990,000 | 3,926,838 |
SCS Holdings I, Inc./Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B 1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.250% Floor 1.000% 10/30/2022 | 6.749% | | 2,253,159 | 2,236,260 |
Seattle SpinCo, Inc./Micro Focus International PLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 06/21/2024 | 4.999% | | 5,445,000 | 5,258,944 |
Shutterfly, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 08/17/2024 | 5.250% | | 1,354,648 | 1,320,212 |
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.(f),(g),(h) |
Tranche B3 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 04/16/2025 | 4.749% | | 3,484,336 | 3,411,269 |
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B4 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 04/16/2025 | 4.749% | | 1,340,190 | 1,312,087 |
Syneos Health, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 08/01/2024 | 4.499% | | 2,289,375 | 2,248,349 |
Tempo Acquisition LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000% 05/01/2024 | 5.499% | | 5,855,612 | 5,740,608 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
TIBCO Software, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500% Floor 1.000% 12/04/2020 | 6.010% | | 1,765,989 | 1,747,447 |
TTM Technologies, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% 09/28/2024 | 5.009% | | 4,176,091 | 4,050,809 |
VeriFone Systems, Inc.(f),(g) |
1st Lien Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% 08/20/2025 | 6.645% | | 2,244,375 | 2,196,682 |
Verint Systems, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 06/28/2024 | 4.509% | | 3,349,000 | 3,311,324 |
Veritas US, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.500% Floor 1.000% 01/27/2023 | 7.074% | | 3,951,839 | 3,432,449 |
Verscend Holding Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.500% 08/27/2025 | 6.999% | | 1,795,500 | 1,778,299 |
Western Digital Corp.(f),(g) |
Tranche B4 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 1.750% 04/29/2023 | 4.260% | | 1,801,688 | 1,756,646 |
Xperi Corp.(f),(g),(h) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% Floor 0.750% 12/01/2023 | 4.999% | | 3,049,583 | 2,919,976 |
Zebra Technologies Corp./Diamond Holdings Ltd.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 1.750% Floor 0.750% 10/27/2021 | 4.257% | | 1,356,795 | 1,353,159 |
Total | 182,093,747 |
Transportation Services 0.2% |
HFOTCO LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 06/26/2025 | 5.250% | | 2,960,125 | 2,919,423 |
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Wireless 1.6% |
Cellular South, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 05/17/2024 | 4.749% | | 2,955,000 | 2,921,756 |
Numericable US LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B11 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 07/31/2025 | 5.249% | | 3,487,875 | 3,208,845 |
SBA Senior Finance II LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 04/11/2025 | 4.500% | | 4,910,906 | 4,816,763 |
Sprint Communications, Inc.(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500% Floor 0.750% 02/02/2024 | 5.000% | | 6,113,773 | 5,968,571 |
Switch Ltd.(f),(g) |
Tranche B1 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 06/27/2024 | 4.749% | | 2,240,875 | 2,199,800 |
Total | 19,115,735 |
Wirelines 1.9% |
CenturyLink, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750% 01/31/2025 | 5.249% | | 7,325,962 | 6,994,023 |
Level 3 Financing, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% 02/22/2024 | 4.756% | | 5,050,000 | 4,955,312 |
Southwire Co., LLC(f),(g) |
Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.000% 05/19/2025 | 4.508% | | 4,298,387 | 4,241,090 |
Windstream Services LLC(f),(g) |
Tranche B6 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 4.000% Floor 0.750% 03/29/2021 | 6.510% | | 3,859,761 | 3,584,753 |
Tranche B7 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250% Floor 0.750% 02/17/2024 | 5.760% | | 1,501,883 | 1,295,374 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Senior Loans (continued) |
Borrower | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Zayo Group LLC/Capital, Inc.(f),(g) |
Tranche B2 Term Loan |
3-month USD LIBOR + 2.250% Floor 1.000% 01/19/2024 | 4.749% | | 1,698,036 | 1,681,905 |
Total | 22,752,457 |
Total Senior Loans (Cost $1,177,486,195) | 1,136,110,860 |
Warrants —% |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Communication Services —% |
Media —% |
Education Media(a),(c) | 383 | — |
Total Communication Services | — |
Total Warrants (Cost $—) | — |
|
Money Market Funds 5.9% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.530%(l),(m) | 72,560,007 | 72,552,751 |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $72,552,751) | 72,552,751 |
Total Investments in Securities (Cost: $1,265,569,312) | 1,228,954,988 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | (3,698,867) |
Net Assets | 1,225,256,121 |
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, 2019, the total value of these securities amounted to $0, which represents less than 0.01% of total 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, 2019, the total value of these securities amounted to $9,964,363, which represents 0.81% of total net assets. |
(f) | The stated interest rate represents the weighted average interest rate at January 31, 2019 of contracts within the senior loan facility. Interest rates on contracts are primarily determined either weekly, monthly or quarterly by reference to the indicated base lending rate and spread and the reset period. These base lending rates are primarily the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and other short-term rates. Base lending rates may be subject to a floor or minimum rate. The interest rate for senior loans purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis will be determined upon settlement, therefore no interest rate is disclosed. Senior loans often require prepayments from excess cash flows or permit the borrowers to repay at their election. The degree to which borrowers repay, cannot be predicted with accuracy. As a result, remaining maturities of senior loans may be less than the stated maturities. |
(g) | Variable rate security. The interest rate shown was the current rate as of January 31, 2019. |
(h) | Represents a security purchased on a forward commitment basis. |
(i) | At January 31, 2019, the Fund had unfunded senior loan commitments pursuant to the terms of the loan agreement. The Fund receives a stated coupon rate until the borrower draws on the loan commitment, at which time the rate will become the stated rate in the loan agreement. |
Borrower | Unfunded Commitment ($) |
Scientific Games International, Inc. Term Loan 10/18/2020 0.500% | 1,900,000 |
(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, 2019, the total value of these securities amounted to $5,355,273, which represents 0.44% of total net assets. |
(l) | The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at January 31, 2019. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)
(m) | As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended January 31, 2019 are as follows: |
Issuer | Beginning shares | Shares purchased | Shares sold | Ending shares | Realized gain (loss) — affiliated issuers ($) | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) — affiliated issuers ($) | Dividends — affiliated issuers ($) | Value — affiliated issuers at end of period ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.530% |
| 77,675,322 | 240,480,462 | (245,595,777) | 72,560,007 | (5,759) | 5,759 | 915,164 | 72,552,751 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements (continued)
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at January 31, 2019:
| 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 in Securities | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | |
Communication Services | 1,846,204 | 4,200,693 | — | — | 6,046,897 |
Consumer Discretionary | 1,146,189 | 93,529 | — | — | 1,239,718 |
Energy | — | 2,447,796 | — | — | 2,447,796 |
Financials | — | — | 0* | — | 0* |
Information Technology | 1,363,183 | — | — | — | 1,363,183 |
Materials | 1,900,903 | 349,285 | — | — | 2,250,188 |
Utilities | 2,657,718 | 77,794 | — | — | 2,735,512 |
Total Common Stocks | 8,914,197 | 7,169,097 | 0* | — | 16,083,294 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | — | 4,208,083 | — | — | 4,208,083 |
Senior Loans | — | 1,082,353,008 | 53,757,852 | — | 1,136,110,860 |
Warrants | | | | | |
Communication Services | — | — | — | — | — |
Money Market Funds | — | — | — | 72,552,751 | 72,552,751 |
Total Investments in Securities | 8,914,197 | 1,093,730,188 | 53,757,852 | 72,552,751 | 1,228,954,988 |
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.
| Balance as of 07/31/2018 ($) | Increase (decrease) in accrued discounts/ premiums ($) | Realized gain (loss) ($) | Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)(a) ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales ($) | Transfers into Level 3 ($) | Transfers out of Level 3 ($) | Balance as of 01/31/2019 ($) |
Common Stocks | 5,162,198 | — | 4,281,747 | (4,706,817) | — | (4,737,128) | — | — | 0 |
Senior Loans | 47,041,592 | 9,993 | 95,694 | (618,185) | — | (14,780,491) | 48,137,694 | (26,128,445) | 53,757,852 |
Total | 52,203,790 | 9,993 | 4,377,441 | (5,325,002) | — | (19,517,619) | 48,137,694 | (26,128,445) | 53,757,852 |
(a) Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) relating to securities held at January 31, 2019 was $(1,196,525), which is comprised of Common Stocks $0 and Senior Loans of $(1,196,525).
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 and senior loans 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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,193,016,561) | $1,156,402,237 |
Affiliated issuers (cost $72,552,751) | 72,552,751 |
Cash | 7,792,514 |
Receivable for: | |
Investments sold | 50,578 |
Investments sold on a delayed delivery basis | 921,253 |
Capital shares sold | 6,133,185 |
Dividends | 132,589 |
Interest | 3,195,115 |
Interfund lending | 700,000 |
Prepaid expenses | 3,203 |
Total assets | 1,247,883,425 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis | 14,884,625 |
Capital shares purchased | 2,498,843 |
Distributions to shareholders | 4,924,569 |
Management services fees | 21,212 |
Distribution and/or service fees | 4,969 |
Transfer agent fees | 122,865 |
Compensation of board members | 58,124 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 136 |
Other expenses | 111,961 |
Total liabilities | 22,627,304 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $1,225,256,121 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 1,275,418,355 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) (Note 2) | (50,162,234) |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $1,225,256,121 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Class A | |
Net assets | $373,753,012 |
Shares outstanding | 42,075,968 |
Net asset value per share | $8.88 |
Maximum sales charge | 3.00% |
Maximum offering price per share (calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge for Class A shares) | $9.15 |
Advisor Class | |
Net assets | $37,130,935 |
Shares outstanding | 4,186,835 |
Net asset value per share | $8.87 |
Class C | |
Net assets | $87,143,317 |
Shares outstanding | 9,808,538 |
Net asset value per share | $8.88 |
Institutional Class | |
Net assets | $568,155,602 |
Shares outstanding | 64,048,649 |
Net asset value per share | $8.87 |
Institutional 2 Class | |
Net assets | $68,924,633 |
Shares outstanding | 7,731,148 |
Net asset value per share | $8.92 |
Institutional 3 Class | |
Net assets | $87,610,435 |
Shares outstanding | 9,865,831 |
Net asset value per share | $8.88 |
Class R | |
Net assets | $2,538,187 |
Shares outstanding | 285,509 |
Net asset value per share | $8.89 |
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers | $68,903 |
Dividends — affiliated issuers | 915,164 |
Interest | 34,653,435 |
Interfund lending | 504 |
Total income | 35,638,006 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 4,105,984 |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | 488,734 |
Class C | 456,512 |
Class R | 6,898 |
Class T | 3 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 176,116 |
Advisor Class | 17,141 |
Class C | 41,133 |
Institutional Class | 260,346 |
Institutional 2 Class | 25,701 |
Institutional 3 Class | 3,932 |
Class R | 1,242 |
Class T | 1 |
Compensation of board members | 9,105 |
Custodian fees | 102,224 |
Printing and postage fees | 42,041 |
Registration fees | 104,987 |
Audit fees | 21,651 |
Legal fees | 8,540 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 136 |
Other | 13,357 |
Total expenses | 5,885,784 |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | (129) |
Total net expenses | 5,885,655 |
Net investment income | 29,752,351 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 1,110,041 |
Investments — affiliated issuers | (5,759) |
Net realized gain | 1,104,282 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | (39,783,911) |
Investments — affiliated issuers | 5,759 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (39,778,152) |
Net realized and unrealized loss | (38,673,870) |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | $(8,921,519) |
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, 2019 (Unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $29,752,351 | $45,818,918 |
Net realized gain | 1,104,282 | 3,838,593 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (39,778,152) | 5,114,626 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (8,921,519) | 54,772,137 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | |
Class A | (9,183,963) | |
Advisor Class | (945,087) | |
Class C | (1,800,652) | |
Institutional Class | (14,347,196) | |
Institutional 2 Class | (2,167,247) | |
Institutional 3 Class | (2,616,093) | |
Class R | (60,727) | |
Class T | (41) | |
Net investment income | | |
Class A | | (13,063,260) |
Advisor Class | | (1,002,170) |
Class B | | (3) |
Class C | | (2,677,712) |
Institutional Class | | (19,864,649) |
Institutional 2 Class | | (1,942,167) |
Institutional 3 Class | | (4,991,374) |
Class K | | (372) |
Class R | | (138,101) |
Class T | | (89) |
Total distributions to shareholders (Note 2) | (31,121,006) | (43,679,897) |
Increase in net assets from capital stock activity | 6,235,751 | 108,184,111 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (33,806,774) | 119,276,351 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 1,259,062,895 | 1,139,786,544 |
Net assets at end of period | $1,225,256,121 | $1,259,062,895 |
Undistributed (excess of distributions over) net investment income | $(270,944) | $1,097,711 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| January 31, 2019 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2018 |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A | | | | |
Subscriptions | 8,356,215 | 75,743,031 | 12,641,804 | 115,458,766 |
Distributions reinvested | 1,005,103 | 9,017,638 | 1,403,227 | 12,786,191 |
Redemptions | (9,465,589) | (85,102,530) | (12,280,798) | (111,871,783) |
Net increase (decrease) | (104,271) | (341,861) | 1,764,233 | 16,373,174 |
Advisor Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 1,860,409 | 16,843,931 | 3,009,623 | 27,435,621 |
Distributions reinvested | 105,376 | 943,585 | 110,077 | 1,002,023 |
Redemptions | (1,614,467) | (14,487,909) | (1,259,609) | (11,466,711) |
Net increase | 351,318 | 3,299,607 | 1,860,091 | 16,970,933 |
Class B | | | | |
Redemptions | — | — | (1,103) | (9,347) |
Net decrease | — | — | (1,103) | (9,347) |
Class C | | | | |
Subscriptions | 1,660,021 | 15,056,110 | 2,389,024 | 21,809,582 |
Distributions reinvested | 184,222 | 1,652,077 | 269,197 | 2,453,263 |
Redemptions | (1,788,362) | (16,048,193) | (3,855,866) | (35,119,178) |
Net increase (decrease) | 55,881 | 659,994 | (1,197,645) | (10,856,333) |
Institutional Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 27,035,283 | 243,629,359 | 37,836,960 | 344,841,828 |
Distributions reinvested | 1,431,769 | 12,822,865 | 1,574,276 | 14,327,562 |
Redemptions | (22,925,517) | (204,665,247) | (36,810,149) | (335,344,509) |
Net increase | 5,541,535 | 51,786,977 | 2,601,087 | 23,824,881 |
Institutional 2 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 4,153,441 | 38,004,667 | 10,434,962 | 95,751,899 |
Distributions reinvested | 239,847 | 2,166,173 | 211,902 | 1,941,325 |
Redemptions | (7,918,022) | (72,323,677) | (1,643,437) | (15,044,791) |
Net increase (decrease) | (3,524,734) | (32,152,837) | 9,003,427 | 82,648,433 |
Institutional 3 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 1,139,148 | 10,327,707 | 1,341,487 | 12,212,884 |
Distributions reinvested | 290,870 | 2,612,962 | 547,878 | 4,990,764 |
Redemptions | (3,333,636) | (29,728,897) | (3,758,835) | (34,234,410) |
Net decrease | (1,903,618) | (16,788,228) | (1,869,470) | (17,030,762) |
Class K | | | | |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 33 | 307 |
Redemptions | — | — | (1,916) | (17,591) |
Net decrease | — | — | (1,883) | (17,284) |
Class R | | | | |
Subscriptions | 71,750 | 643,271 | 146,639 | 1,337,861 |
Distributions reinvested | 3,626 | 32,597 | 6,015 | 54,853 |
Redemptions | (100,399) | (901,365) | (561,817) | (5,112,298) |
Net decrease | (25,023) | (225,497) | (409,163) | (3,719,584) |
Class T | | | | |
Redemptions | (271) | (2,404) | — | — |
Net decrease | (271) | (2,404) | — | — |
Total net increase | 390,817 | 6,235,751 | 11,749,574 | 108,184,111 |
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.
| Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Total distributions to shareholders |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.15 | 0.20 | (0.26) | (0.06) | (0.21) | (0.21) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.06 | 0.35 | 0.07 | 0.42 | (0.33) | (0.33) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $8.89 | 0.33 | 0.17 | 0.50 | (0.33) | (0.33) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.03 | 0.35 | (0.14) | 0.21 | (0.35) | (0.35) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.24 | 0.35 | (0.21) | 0.14 | (0.35) | (0.35) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.20 | 0.33 | 0.04 | 0.37 | (0.33) | (0.33) |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.14 | 0.22 | (0.27) | (0.05) | (0.22) | (0.22) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.05 | 0.38 | 0.07 | 0.45 | (0.36) | (0.36) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $8.87 | 0.35 | 0.19 | 0.54 | (0.36) | (0.36) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.02 | 0.37 | (0.14) | 0.23 | (0.38) | (0.38) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.22 | 0.37 | (0.20) | 0.17 | (0.37) | (0.37) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.18 | 0.36 | 0.03 | 0.39 | (0.35) | (0.35) |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.15 | 0.17 | (0.26) | (0.09) | (0.18) | (0.18) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.06 | 0.28 | 0.07 | 0.35 | (0.26) | (0.26) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $8.89 | 0.26 | 0.18 | 0.44 | (0.27) | (0.27) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.03 | 0.29 | (0.14) | 0.15 | (0.29) | (0.29) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.24 | 0.28 | (0.21) | 0.07 | (0.28) | (0.28) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.20 | 0.26 | 0.04 | 0.30 | (0.26) | (0.26) |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.14 | 0.22 | (0.27) | (0.05) | (0.22) | (0.22) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.05 | 0.37 | 0.08 | 0.45 | (0.36) | (0.36) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $8.88 | 0.34 | 0.19 | 0.53 | (0.36) | (0.36) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.02 | 0.37 | (0.13) | 0.24 | (0.38) | (0.38) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.23 | 0.37 | (0.21) | 0.16 | (0.37) | (0.37) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.18 | 0.36 | 0.04 | 0.40 | (0.35) | (0.35) |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.19 | 0.22 | (0.26) | (0.04) | (0.23) | (0.23) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.09 | 0.39 | 0.07 | 0.46 | (0.36) | (0.36) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $8.92 | 0.35 | 0.18 | 0.53 | (0.36) | (0.36) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.06 | 0.38 | (0.14) | 0.24 | (0.38) | (0.38) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.27 | 0.38 | (0.21) | 0.17 | (0.38) | (0.38) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.23 | 0.36 | 0.04 | 0.40 | (0.36) | (0.36) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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) |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $8.88 | (0.62%) | 1.02%(c) | 1.02%(c) | 4.49%(c) | 19% | $373,753 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.15 | 4.75% | 1.04% | 1.03%(d) | 3.85% | 67% | $386,052 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.06 | 5.74% | 1.05% | 1.03% | 3.58% | 76% | $366,211 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $8.89 | 2.53% | 1.08% | 1.04%(d) | 4.03% | 25% | $454,902 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.03 | 1.58% | 1.07% | 1.05%(d) | 3.87% | 36% | $556,853 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.24 | 4.10% | 1.07% | 1.06%(d) | 3.62% | 57% | $697,138 |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $8.87 | (0.49%) | 0.77%(c) | 0.77%(c) | 4.74%(c) | 19% | $37,131 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.14 | 5.01% | 0.80% | 0.78%(d) | 4.14% | 67% | $35,048 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.05 | 6.13% | 0.80% | 0.78% | 3.84% | 76% | $17,868 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $8.87 | 2.66% | 0.84% | 0.79%(d) | 4.30% | 25% | $18,675 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.02 | 1.94% | 0.82% | 0.80%(d) | 4.12% | 36% | $11,219 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.22 | 4.36% | 0.82% | 0.81%(d) | 3.89% | 57% | $9,759 |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $8.88 | (0.99%) | 1.77%(c) | 1.77%(c) | 3.74%(c) | 19% | $87,143 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.15 | 3.96% | 1.79% | 1.78%(d) | 3.09% | 67% | $89,274 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.06 | 4.96% | 1.80% | 1.78% | 2.83% | 76% | $99,233 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $8.89 | 1.76% | 1.84% | 1.79%(d) | 3.28% | 25% | $91,734 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.03 | 0.83% | 1.82% | 1.80%(d) | 3.12% | 36% | $100,881 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.24 | 3.32% | 1.82% | 1.81%(d) | 2.87% | 57% | $127,321 |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $8.87 | (0.49%) | 0.77%(c) | 0.77%(c) | 4.74%(c) | 19% | $568,156 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.14 | 5.01% | 0.79% | 0.78%(d) | 4.09% | 67% | $534,756 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.05 | 6.01% | 0.80% | 0.78% | 3.82% | 76% | $505,884 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $8.88 | 2.78% | 0.84% | 0.79%(d) | 4.28% | 25% | $122,746 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.02 | 1.83% | 0.82% | 0.80%(d) | 4.12% | 36% | $105,935 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.23 | 4.47% | 0.82% | 0.81%(d) | 3.87% | 57% | $147,944 |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $8.92 | (0.46%) | 0.74%(c) | 0.74%(c) | 4.72%(c) | 19% | $68,925 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.19 | 5.16% | 0.76% | 0.74% | 4.23% | 67% | $103,392 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.09 | 6.04% | 0.75% | 0.74% | 3.86% | 76% | $20,485 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $8.92 | 2.84% | 0.75% | 0.74% | 4.27% | 25% | $14,702 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.06 | 1.91% | 0.74% | 0.74% | 4.19% | 36% | $46,248 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.27 | 4.43% | 0.74% | 0.74% | 3.93% | 57% | $45,445 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Total distributions to shareholders |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.15 | 0.22 | (0.26) | (0.04) | (0.23) | (0.23) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.06 | 0.38 | 0.07 | 0.45 | (0.36) | (0.36) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $8.89 | 0.35 | 0.18 | 0.53 | (0.36) | (0.36) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.03 | 0.38 | (0.13) | 0.25 | (0.39) | (0.39) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015(e) | $9.12 | 0.06 | (0.09) | (0.03) | (0.06) | (0.06) |
Class R |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $9.16 | 0.19 | (0.26) | (0.07) | (0.20) | (0.20) |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.07 | 0.32 | 0.08 | 0.40 | (0.31) | (0.31) |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $8.90 | 0.30 | 0.18 | 0.48 | (0.31) | (0.31) |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $9.04 | 0.33 | (0.14) | 0.19 | (0.33) | (0.33) |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.25 | 0.33 | (0.21) | 0.12 | (0.33) | (0.33) |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.21 | 0.31 | 0.04 | 0.35 | (0.31) | (0.31) |
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) | Annualized. |
(d) | The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%. |
(e) | 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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Financial Highlights (continued)
| 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) |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $8.88 | (0.45%) | 0.69%(c) | 0.69%(c) | 4.79%(c) | 19% | $87,610 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.15 | 5.10% | 0.70% | 0.69% | 4.18% | 67% | $107,695 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.06 | 6.11% | 0.70% | 0.70% | 3.82% | 76% | $123,550 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $8.89 | 2.88% | 0.70% | 0.68% | 4.39% | 25% | $10 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015(e) | $9.03 | (0.28%) | 0.70%(c) | 0.70%(c) | 4.13%(c) | 36% | $10 |
Class R |
Six Months Ended 1/31/2019 (Unaudited) | $8.89 | (0.74%) | 1.27%(c) | 1.27%(c) | 4.22%(c) | 19% | $2,538 |
Year Ended 7/31/2018 | $9.16 | 4.48% | 1.29% | 1.28%(d) | 3.53% | 67% | $2,844 |
Year Ended 7/31/2017 | $9.07 | 5.48% | 1.30% | 1.28% | 3.33% | 76% | $6,526 |
Year Ended 7/31/2016 | $8.90 | 2.27% | 1.34% | 1.29%(d) | 3.80% | 25% | $6,725 |
Year Ended 7/31/2015 | $9.04 | 1.33% | 1.33% | 1.30%(d) | 3.64% | 36% | $4,030 |
Year Ended 7/31/2014 | $9.25 | 3.84% | 1.33% | 1.31%(d) | 3.40% | 57% | $2,429 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
January 31, 2019 (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.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within 12 months after purchase. Effective July 1, 2018, Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares of the same Fund in the month of or the month following the 10-year anniversary of the Class C shares purchase date.
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.
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.
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.
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. Effective at the close of business on December 14, 2018, Class T shares merged, in a tax-free transaction, into Class A shares of the Fund and are no longer offered for sale.
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, 2019 (Unaudited)
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.
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
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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.
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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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 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 pronouncements
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. Management does not expect the implementation of this guidance to have a material impact on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures.
Accounting Standards Update 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. ASU No. 2018-13, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and the policy for the timing of transfers between levels. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 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 disclosures, if any.
Disclosure Update and Simplification
In September 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released Final Rule 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification, which amends certain financial statement disclosure requirements that the SEC determined to be redundant, outdated, or superseded in light of other SEC disclosure requirements, GAAP, or changes in the information environment. As a result of the amendments, management implemented disclosure changes which included removing the components of distributable earnings presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and combining income and gain distributions paid to shareholders as presented on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. Any values presented to meet prior year requirements were left unchanged. The amendments had no effect on the Fund’s net assets or results of operation.
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, 2019 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 Deferred 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 Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred 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. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to 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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
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, 2019, 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 R | 0.09 |
Class T | 0.06(a) |
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, 2019, 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 the maximum annual rates of up to 0.25%, 1.00%, 0.50% and 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C, Class R and Class T shares, respectively. For Class C shares, of the 1.00% fee, up to 0.75% can be reimbursed for distribution expenses and up to an additional 0.25% can be reimbursed for shareholder servicing expenses. For Class R shares, of the 0.50% fee, up to 0.25% can be reimbursed for shareholder servicing expenses. For Class T shares, of the 0.25% fee, up to 0.25% can be reimbursed for distribution and/or shareholder servicing expenses. As a result of all Class T shares of the Fund being redeemed or converted to Class A shares, December 14, 2018 was the last day the Fund paid a distribution and shareholder services fee for Class T shares.
The amount of distribution and shareholder services expenses incurred by the Distributor and not yet reimbursed (unreimbursed expense) was approximately $915,000 for Class C shares. This amount is based on the most recent information available as of December 31, 2018, and may be recovered from future payments under the distribution plan or CDSCs. To the extent the unreimbursed expense has been fully recovered, the distribution and/or shareholder services fee is reduced.
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended January 31, 2019, if any, are listed below:
| Amount ($) |
Class A | 255,857 |
Class C | 16,505 |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (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:
| December 1, 2018 through November 30, 2019 | Prior to December 1, 2018 |
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 | 0.75 | 0.74 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.70 | 0.69 |
Class R | 1.28 | 1.28 |
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 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, 2019, 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) ($) | Net unrealized (depreciation) ($) |
1,265,569,000 | 7,519,000 | (44,133,000) | (36,614,000) |
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, 2018, 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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
2019 ($) | No expiration short-term ($) | No expiration long-term ($) | Total ($) |
— | — | 14,380,781 | 14,380,781 |
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 $230,602,261 and $239,461,226, respectively, for the six months ended January 31, 2019. 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. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
The Fund’s activity in the Interfund Program during the six months ended January 31, 2019 was as follows:
Borrower or lender | Average loan balance ($) | Weighted average interest rate (%) | Days outstanding |
Lender | 925,000 | 2.74 | 8 |
Interest income earned by the Fund is recorded as Interfund lending in the Statement of Operations. The Fund had an outstanding interfund loan balance at January 31, 2019 as shown on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The loans are unsecured.
Note 8. 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 or an affiliated 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 federal funds effective rate, (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
each case, 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 unused 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. This agreement expires annually in December unless extended or renewed.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended January 31, 2019.
Note 9. 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.
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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
January 31, 2019 (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, 2019, 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 10. 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 11. 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; 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 columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, 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 or Form N-PORT (available for filings after March 31, 2019). The Fund’s Form N-Q or Form N-PORT is available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q or Form N-PORT, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ 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 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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P.O. Box 219104
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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
columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/. 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.
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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 CFR210.12-12) is included in Item 1 of this FormN-CSR. |
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures forClosed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers ofClosed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities byClosed-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 officers, 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 information required to be disclosed by the registrant in FormN-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 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 forClosed-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 13. Exhibits.
(a)(1) Code of ethics required to be disclosed under Item 2 of FormN-CSR: Not applicable for semiannual reports.
(a)(2) Certifications pursuant to Rule30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR270.30a-2(a)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.
(a)(3) Not applicable.
(b) Certification pursuant to Rule30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR270.30a-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, Chief Financial Officer |