UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-22110
AdvisorShares Trust
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
4800 Montgomery Lane, Suite 150
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Dan Ahrens
4800 Montgomery Lane, Suite 150
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 1-877-843-3831
Date of fiscal year end: June 30
Date of reporting period: June 30, 2017
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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
The Report to Shareholders is attached herewith.

ADVISORSHARES TRUST
4800 Montgomery Lane
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Annual Report
June 30, 2017
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Letter from the CEO of AdvisorShares Investments, LLC
The actively managed ETF space continues to grow both in terms of net assets and in the number of fund sponsors. Through the first six months of 2017, 187 actively managed ETFs were trading with total net assets well-exceeding past $37 billion. Among the notable new fund sponsor entrants included Davis Advisors, Hartford Funds, and Legg Mason — further exhibiting how well-established asset managers are gravitating towards offering their actively managed investment strategies in a more beneficial ETF structure for investors. And as investors continue to vote with their dollars, AdvisorShares remains established as a leader in the actively managed ETF space in not only offering innovative products but also serving as a proactive educator within a growing investment universe.
Exhibit 1
As of June 30, 2017; Source: NYSE Euronext & AdvisorShares

| * | Includes Sponsors with an average of less than 2% market share over the past 3 months (Active Alts, Alpha Architect, AlphaMark, ALPS, Amplify, ARK Investment, ArrowShares, Cambria, ClearShares, Columbia, Davis Advisors, Direxion, Elkhorn, Fidelity, Flexshares, FormulaFolios, Franklin, GraniteShares, Hartford, Hull Tactical, InfraCap, Innovator Funds, Janus, JP Morgan, Legg Mason, Natixis, Principal Funds, ProShares, Reality Shares, Rex Shares, Saba, Strategy Shares, StrongVest, TrimTabs, Tuttle Tactical, Validea Funds, & Virtus) and sponsors that have since left the Active ETF space (Bear Stearns, Calamos, RP, & Russell). |
Exhibit one illustrates how the market share among fund sponsors continues to become more proportional as the actively ETF universe grows older and expands. AdvisorShares was among the earliest sponsors of actively managed ETFs and has consistently maintained a leadership position as the overall space grows and evolves. And with that evolution comes both the opening and closing of new products. During the first half of 2017, AdvisorShares closed five funds: the AdvisorShares Athena High Dividend ETF (Ticker: DIVI), the AdvisorShares Global Echo ETF (Ticker: GIVE), the AdvisorShares Morgan Creek Global Tactical ETF (Ticker: GTAA), the AdvisorShares QAM Equity Hedge ETF (Ticker: QEH) and the AdvisorShares Market Adaptive Unconstrained ETF (Ticker: MAUI). While these strategies were removed from our active ETF suite, we did not realize a negative impact on the firm’s overall assets under management as other strategies continued to grow and exhibit exemplary risk-adjusted performance among their peer groups, particularly the AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright ADR ETF (Ticker: AADR) and the AdvisorShares Newfleet Multi-Sector ETF (Ticker: MINC). We remain encouraged by the growth of these funds with their well-established portfolio managers and track records, as well as newer strategies in our product line-up that are outperforming their benchmarks. Additionally, we look forward to the delivery of new offerings during the second half of this calendar year, which we believe advisors and investors alike may discover quite compelling.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Letter from the CEO of AdvisorShares Investments, LLC (continued)
We remain steadfast in our optimism regarding AdvisorShares’ future growth trajectory. We believe the emergence of top-performing strategies and investor interest surrounding new strategies places our firm in an advantageous position to experience further growth. As we enter a new fiscal year, we will work to ensure our alpha-seeking offerings continue to put shareholders’ best interests first. As the asset management industry continues to embrace actively managed ETFs, we feel privileged to be at the forefront of providing the best investment technology for investors — a structure that delivers full, daily transparency, intraday liquidity, and operational and tax efficiency. We sincerely thank you for your continued support and for your interest in AdvisorShares actively managed ETFs.
Best regards,
Noah Hamman
CEO, AdvisorShares Investments
An investment in the Funds is subject to risk, including the possible loss of principal amount invested. ADRs are subject to the risk of change in political or economic conditions and exchange rates in foreign countries. Certain funds may participate in leveraged transactions to include selling securities short which creates the risk of magnified capital losses. Under certain market conditions, short sales can increase the volatility and decrease the liquidity of certain securities or positions, and may lower the Fund’s return or result in a loss. There is no guarantee that the individual Funds’ will achieve the stated investment objectives. The risks associated with each Fund include the risks associated with the underlying ETFs, which can result in higher volatility, and are detailed in each Fund’s prospectus and on each Fund’s webpage.
The views in this report were those of the Fund’s CEO as of June 30, 2017 and may not reflect his views on the date that this report is first published or anytime thereafter. These views are intended to assist shareholders in understanding their investments and do not constitute investment advice.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
AdvisorShares Cornerstone Small Cap ETF (SCAP)
The AdvisorShares Cornerstone Small Cap ETF (NYSE Arca: SCAP) launched on July 7, 2016. For the period ending June 30, 2017 since the launch, it returned 25.00% on a NAV basis and 24.98% on a Market Price basis. For the same period, the Russell 2000 Index returned 25.07%. As of June 30, 2017, the strategy underlying the ETF now has a five-year track record of outperformance, returning 16.50% on an annualized NAV basis, while the Russell 2000 Index has returned 13.70%.
Small cap stocks demonstrated significant strength during the period, particularly after the U.S. election, as investors sought companies that would relatively benefit from a changing legislative agenda. Additionally, as confidence in the U.S. economy improved, companies exhibiting fundamental strength, like many of those in the portfolio, as well as those leveraged to rising interest rates and inflation, benefitted.
Within the portfolio, stock selection was key to our positive performance during the period. On a sector basis, our overweight position to and stock selection within Information Technology, our underweight position to Utilities, and our stock selection within Materials and Consumer Discretionary were positive contributors to performance. Top contributing holdings include Ariad Pharmaceuticals, Extreme Networks, and iRobot Corporation. Our underweight position to Financials, overweight position to Energy, and stock selection within Industrials detracted. Top detracting holdings include American Outdoor Brands Corporation, Cambrex Corporation, and Amedisys, Inc. Additionally, as the market was very strong during the period, our small cash holdings also partly offset performance.
Looking forward, we continue to believe that the portfolio underlying the AdvisorShares Cornerstone Small Cap ETF is well positioned for long-term success. We continue to face a changing environment, with some economic and policy uncertainty. We believe we have developed a methodical, disciplined, and diversified approach to managing small cap stocks with a focus on those companies which are demonstrating fundamental strength, which should continue to be an attractive way to invest in the asset class.
HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT |
For the period July 6, 2016* to June 30, 2017 |

HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
Total Return as of June 30, 2017
| | Since Inception 7/6/2016 | | | Predecessor 3 Year** | | | Predecessor Since Inception 6/30/2012** | |
| | | | | | | | | |
AdvisorShares Cornerstone Small Cap ETF NAV | | | 25.00 | % | | | 9.72 | % | | | 16.50 | % |
AdvisorShares Cornerstone Small Cap ETF Market Price*** | | | 24.98 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Russell 2000 Index | | | 25.07 | % | | | 7.36 | % | | | 13.70 | % |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Fund NAV returns are calculated using the Fund’s daily 4:00 p.m. NAV. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions. Index returns do not include expenses. As stated in the current prospectus, the Fund’s annual operating expense ratio (gross) is 1.14% and the net expense ratio is 0.90%. (Actual expenses can be referenced in the Financial Highlights section later in this report.) The Fund’s advisor has agreed to waive a portion of its fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to keep the Fund’s expenses from exceeding 0.90%. Returns less than one year are not annualized. The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. For the Fund’s most recent month end performance, please call 1-877-843-3831.
| * | Commencement of operations. |
| ** | Simultaneous with the commencement of the Fund’s investment operations on July 7, 2016, a separate account (the “Predecessor Account”), which was managed by the same portfolio management team, converted into the Fund. The Predecessor Account began trading June 30, 2012. All performance prior to July 7, 2016 represents actual trading of the Predecessor Account and has not been restated to reflect the estimated total annual operating expenses of the Fund, which, if reflected, would lower returns. Performance after July 7, 2016 is reflective of the total annual operating expenses of the Fund. |
| *** | The price used to calculate market return (‘‘Market Price’’) is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. Total returns are calculated using the daily 4:00 pm midpoint between the bid and offer. Shares are bought and sold at market price, not NAV and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. |
The Russell 2000 index is an index measuring the performance approximately 2,000 small-cap companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which is made up of 3,000 of the biggest U.S. stocks. One cannot invest directly in an index.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright ADR ETF (AADR)
The AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright ADR ETF (AADR) returned 20.55% in market price and 20.43% in NAV for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2017. Since Dorsey Wright took over the strategy on September 30, 2016, AADR returned 15.55% in market price and 15.78% in NAV for the period ending on June 30, 2017. International markets have continued to outperform US markets in 2017 and have continually pushed the performance of the asset class and the strategy. During the majority of quarterly periods, AADR has outperformed the benchmark excluding the second quarter of 2017. The portfolio’s allocation to Brazil was a drag on the performance as the country experienced declines related to a political scandal.
The major driver of positive performance in the strategy was the outsized position in Latin American in the last quarter of 2016 and Q1 2017. The strategy adjusts to find the current leaders in both emerging and developed international markets with no constraints on country or regional allocations unlike the market capitalization benchmarks. The concentrated portfolio also allows the portfolio to exclude or reduce exposure to underperforming countries and sectors compared to the broad index. Since Dorsey Wright took over management of AADR the country, regional and sector allocations have varied significantly from the benchmarks holdings.
International developed and emerging markets have had a strong start to the year, outperforming broad US equity indexes and they continue to show strength heading into the second half of the year. The dynamic nature of the strategy is continually evaluating the strength of the portfolio and the universe of securities that is draws on to adapt to the continually changing markets. The strategy’s ability to rotate into countries or sectors of strength as the leadership and market conditions change allows it to adjust allocations to emerging and developed markets.
HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT |
For the period July 21, 2010* to June 30, 2017 |
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
Total Return as of June 30, 2017
| | 1 Year | | | 3 Year | | | 5 Year | | | Since Inception 7/21/2010 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright ADR ETF NAV | | | 20.43 | % | | | 6.89 | % | | | 10.84 | % | | | 10.04 | % |
AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright ADR ETF Market Price** | | | 20.55 | % | | | 6.94 | % | | | 10.87 | % | | | 10.05 | % |
MSCI EAFE Index (Net) | | | 20.27 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 8.69 | % | | | 7.22 | % |
BNY Mellon Classic ADR Index TR | | | 20.73 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 7.89 | % | | | 6.33 | % |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Fund NAV returns are calculated using the Fund’s daily 4:00 p.m. NAV. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions. Index returns do not include expenses. As stated in the current prospectus, the Fund’s annual operating expense ratio (gross) is 1.64% and the net expense ratio is 1.27%. (Actual expenses can be referenced in the Financial Highlights section later in this report.) The Fund’s advisor has agreed to waive a portion of its fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to keep the Fund’s expenses from exceeding 1.25%. Returns less than one year are not annualized. The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. For the Fund’s most recent month end performance, please call 1-877-843-3831.
| * | Commencement of operations. |
| ** | The price used to calculate market return (‘‘Market Price’’) is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. Total returns are calculated using the daily 4:00 pm midpoint between the bid and offer. Shares are bought and sold at market price, not NAV and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. |
The MSCI EAFE Index is an unmanaged free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. & Canada. One cannot invest directly in an index.
The BNY Mellon Classic ADR Index combines the over the counter (OTC) traded ADRs with exchange-listed ADRs bringing transparency to the available universe of American Depositary Receipts, including those issued by many of the world’s premier companies. One cannot invest directly in an index.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF (CWS)
The AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF (CWS) wasn’t in existence for the entire 12-month period ending on June 30, 2017; however, measuring at the beginning of its September 20, 2016 launch date, CWS’s NAV rose 14.39% ($25.00 to $28.59) and its market price rose 14.40% ($25.00 to $28.59), for the period ending on June 30, 2017.
The ETF is a focused portfolio of high-quality stocks. While the portfolio is broadly diversified, it has a pronounced high-quality bias which has helped it keep pace with the overall market since it was launched. CWS has been able to capture the broad market optimism that began after the November election. Also, the Federal Reserve’s gradualist approach towards monetary policy (three rate hikes since December) hasn’t frightened investors. Despite growing geo-political tensions, the stock market’s volatility has been at multi-decade lows. General market valuations are elevated but not extreme.
The stock market is poised to continue to rally as long as interest rates remain low and corporate profits continue to climb. Subdued energy prices are also aiding a favorable environment for stocks. CWS will benefit from low inflation, rising employment and a favorable environment for business.
HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT |
For the period September 20, 2016* to June 30, 2017 |
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
Total Return as of June 30, 2017
| | Since Inception 9/20/2016 | |
| | | |
AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF NAV | | | 14.39 | % |
AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF Market Price** | | | 14.40 | % |
S&P 500 Index | | | 15.08 | % |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Fund NAV returns are calculated using the Fund’s daily 4:00 p.m. NAV. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions. Index returns do not include expenses. As stated in the current prospectus, the Fund’s annual operating expense ratio (gross) is 1.07% and the net expense ratio is 0.75%. (Actual expenses can be referenced in the Financial Highlights section later in this report.) The Fund’s advisor has agreed to waive a portion of its fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to keep the Fund’s expenses from exceeding 0.75%. Returns less than one year are not annualized. The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. For the Fund’s most recent month end performance, please call 1-877-843-3831.
| * | Commencement of operations. |
| ** | The price used to calculate market return (‘‘Market Price’’) is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. Total returns are calculated using the daily 4:00 pm midpoint between the bid and offer. Shares are bought and sold at market price, not NAV and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. |
The S&P 500 Index is a broad-based, unmanaged measurement of changes in stock market conditions based on the average of 500 widely held common stocks. One cannot invest directly in an index.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
AdvisorShares Gartman Gold/Euro ETF (GEUR)
For the twelve-month period ending June 30, 2017, the AdvisorShares Gartman Gold/Euro ETF (NYSE Arca: GEUR) returned -9.80% on a NAV basis and -11.11% on a Market Price Return basis, underperforming the spot price of Gold which returned -5.94%. GEUR owns gold funded in euro as opposed to the more traditional US dollar funding. In periods where the euro goes up against the US dollar, we would expect GEUR to underperform spot gold as was the case over the last year.
Last year’s report focused on the so called “Brexit” which occurred right before the last reporting period ended. Markets were still in the throes of shock and uncertainty. One year later there is still much that is unknown as the parties haggle over trade, the expense to the UK to get out and how the EU will function without the UK. The euro’s performance in the previous year was a tale of two halves. In the first half, the euro declined against the US dollar as the FOMC warned markets that rate hikes were soon to come, the European Central Bank was unlikely to end QE anytime soon and perhaps there was optimism over the policies promised by the then President-election. The second half the euro rallied as the ECB announced it would being to slowly taper its QE, markets began to get more comfortable with an EU ex-UK and perhaps less optimism that the new US President would deliver as hoped for.
The euro stands to benefit from being relatively attractive against Japan and while the US has been generally believed to be more attractive than Europe as an investment destination that gap may have narrowed, helped in part by a favorable reaction to newly elected French President Emmanuel Macron is looking more and more like a centrist which if correct, would be market friendly.
HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT |
For the period February 11, 2014* to June 30, 2017 |

HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE |
Total Return as of June 30, 2017 |
| | 1 Year | | | 3 Year | | | Since Inception 2/11/2014 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
AdvisorShares Gartman Gold/Euro ETF NAV | | | -9.80 | % | | | 3.12 | % | | | 3.29 | % |
AdvisorShares Gartman Gold/Euro ETF Market Price** | | | -11.11 | % | | | 2.93 | % | | | 3.23 | % |
Spot Gold – London Bullion Market Association | | | -5.94 | % | | | -1.88 | % | | | -1.03 | % |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Fund NAV returns are calculated using the Fund’s daily 4:00 p.m. NAV. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions. Index returns do not include expenses. As stated in the current prospectus, the Fund’s annual operating expense ratio (gross) is 2.21% and the net expense ratio is 0.65%. (Actual expenses can be referenced in the Financial Highlights section later in this report.) The Fund’s advisor has agreed to waive a portion of its fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to keep the Fund’s expenses from exceeding 0.65%. Returns less than one year are not annualized. The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. For the Fund’s most recent month end performance, please call 1-877-843-3831.
| * | Commencement of operations. |
| ** | The price used to calculate market return (‘‘Market Price’’) is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. Total returns are calculated using the daily 4:00 pm midpoint between the bid and offer. Shares are bought and sold at market price, not NAV and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. |
The spot price of Gold is valued on the basis of each day’s 3 pm London time announced price for an ounce of gold set by five market members of the London Bullion Market Association. One cannot invest directly in an index.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
AdvisorShares Gartman Gold/Yen ETF (GYEN)
For the twelve-month period ending June 30, 2017, the AdvisorShares Gartman Gold/Yen ETF (NYSE Arca: GYEN) returned 1.54% on a NAV basis and 0.73% on a Market Price Return basis, outperforming the spot price of Gold which returned -5.94%. GYEN owns gold funded in yen as opposed to the more traditional US dollar funding. In periods where the US dollar goes up against the yen, we would expect GYEN to outperform spot gold as was the case over the last year.
The Japanese economy continues to slog along not making much progress showing very little growth and very little in the way of inflation. Economists have said that inflation is the easiest thing in the world to create except for when you need it which captures the struggle faced by the Bank of Japan with a negative interest policy that fails to stimulate economic activity. The BOJ is effectively printing money to buy equities and unfortunately for the Japanese, the only inflation to be seen anywhere is in equity prices with the Nikkei 225 Index up more than 25% in the trailing 12 months.
There is not much visibility for anything to change fundamentally in Japan. This scenario is compounded by a dismal demographic profile for Japan which sells more adult diapers than baby diapers. The yen has at times benefitted from a haven bid during times of crises or threat of external shock which can come along at any time but the BOJ wants a weaker currency to help exports and there is visibility that it will get its wish.
HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT |
For the period February 11, 2014* to June 30, 2017 |
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE |
Total Return as of June 30, 2017 |
| | 1 Year | | | 3 Year | | | Since Inception 2/11/2014 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
AdvisorShares Gartman Gold/Yen ETF NAV | | | 1.54 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.77 | % |
AdvisorShares Gartman Gold/Yen ETF Market Price** | | | 0.73 | % | | | 0.18 | % | | | 0.71 | % |
Spot Gold – London Bullion Market Association | | | -5.94 | % | | | -1.88 | % | | | -1.03 | % |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Fund NAV returns are calculated using the Fund’s daily 4:00 p.m. NAV. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions. Index returns do not include expenses. As stated in the current prospectus, the Fund’s annual operating expense ratio (gross) is 1.99% and the net expense ratio is 0.65%. (Actual expenses can be referenced in the Financial Highlights section later in this report.) The Fund’s advisor has agreed to waive a portion of its fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to keep the Fund’s expenses from exceeding 0.65%. Returns less than one year are not annualized. The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. For the Fund’s most recent month end performance, please call 1-877-843-3831.
| * | Commencement of operations. |
| ** | The price used to calculate market return (‘‘Market Price’’) is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. Total returns are calculated using the daily 4:00 pm midpoint between the bid and offer. Shares are bought and sold at market price, not NAV and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. |
The spot price of Gold is valued on the basis of each day’s 3 pm London time announced price for an ounce of gold set by five market members of the London Bullion Market Association. One cannot invest directly in an index.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
AdvisorShares KIM Korea Equity ETF (KOR)
Since the AdvisorShares KIM Korea Equity ETF (NYSE Arca : KOR) was launched on September 29, 2016, KOR only has the track record for the past 9 months in 2016 fiscal year. Over the period since its inception and ending June 30, 2017, KOR returned +14.73% on a Market Price basis and +14.40% on a NAV basis, as compared to +20.94% for the MSCI Korea Index. Korean stock market delivered a bullish performance in spite of geopolitical risks and the impeachment of the former president Ms. Park. The main drivers for the strength were that global economic growth boosted Korean exports, improving corporate earnings across most sectors and greater appetites for risk assets accelerated capital inflow to emerging markets including Korea. Also, after the early presidential election in May 2017, expectation for increased fiscal spending and economic reform by new administration was built.
Although KOR recorded double-digit returns over the period, the fund underperformed MSCI Korea Index. We have been overweight at material and industrial sector, based on our rosy outlook for global economy, and this allocation contributed to KOR’s performance. Underperformance of KOR was mainly due to the portfolio’s weighting of IT sectors that were underweight relative to the benchmark. IT players’ shares have rallied mainly driven by Samsung Electronics, as Samsung Electronics has posted solid earnings amid a tight supply of memory chips and announced cancellation of treasury shares. However, the portfolio’s weight of a particular industry is restricted to 25%, making it difficult to have exposure to IT names as much as the benchmark. Such a difference in the portfolio weighting hampered the performance amid an upswing led by IT firms.
We believe Korean equity market should continue to advance over the medium to long term for the following reasons. First, a vibrant global economy will likely maintain Korean export growth and provide a favorable climate for corporate earnings. Second, the recent rally was almost solely driven by positive earnings revision rather than valuation rerating, therefore, Korean market is still undervalued as compared to other global markets. Third, efforts made by the new administration to reform the complicated governance structure of conglomerates should potentially result in a re-rating of Korean stock market’s valuation multiples. To overcome the investment restriction as mentioned above, we are ramping up on stocks with long-term growth potential from among the IT names, which can be the beneficiaries of capex cycle in memory and display industries.
HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT |
For the period September 28, 2016* to June 30, 2017 |
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE |
Total Return as of June 30, 2017 |
| | Since Inception 9/28/2016 | |
| | | |
AdvisorShares KIM Korea Equity ETF NAV | | | 14.40 | % |
AdvisorShares KIM Korea Equity ETF Market Price** | | | 14.73 | % |
MSCI Korea Net (USD) | | | 20.94 | % |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Fund NAV returns are calculated using the Fund’s daily 4:00 p.m. NAV. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions. Index returns do not include expenses. As stated in the current prospectus, the Fund’s annual operating expense ratio (gross) is 1.39% and the net expense ratio is 0.99%. (Actual expenses can be referenced in the Financial Highlights section later in this report.) The Fund’s advisor has agreed to waive a portion of its fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to keep the Fund’s expenses from exceeding 0.99%. Returns less than one year are not annualized. The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. For the Fund’s most recent month end performance, please call 1-877-843-3831.
| * | Commencement of operations. |
| ** | The price used to calculate market return (‘‘Market Price’’) is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. Total returns are calculated using the daily 4:00 pm midpoint between the bid and offer. Shares are bought and sold at market price, not NAV and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. |
The MSCI Korea Index is a single country index and measures the performance of the large and mid cap segments of the South Korean market. With 107 constituents, the index covers about 85% of the Korean equity universe. One cannot invest directly in an index.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
AdvisorShares Madrona Domestic ETF (FWDD)
For the 12-month period ending June 30th, 2017, the AdvisorShares Madrona Domestic ETF (FWDD) outperformed its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, by 2.46%. FWDD saw both its NAV and Market Price Return appreciate by 20.36%, while the S&P 500 increased by 17.90%. Unlike its benchmark, FWDD does not rely on allocations based on market capitalization. Rather, analyst consensus and PEG ratios are used in determining allocations to hold a truly broader weighing of positions than that of the S&P 500 Index. This year’s outperformance of the benchmark may evidence an increase in overall equities as opposed to solely large-cap equities.
In January 2017, the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed past a record 20,000. A “Trump Rally” induced optimism, and hopes of infrastructure expansion and forecasts of business deregulation manifested. This rally has been viewed by some analysts as overvalued, yet it remains true that such pro-business policies, in addition to lowered corporate taxation rates, would allow for increased domestic profitability. Politics has a role in the markets, and we may expect changes in the business environment which may affect U.S. equities in the year to come. Luckily, these changes in the business environment would likely come at the benefit of producers.
While market movements, such as the recent fluctuation in healthcare due to stalls in healthcare reform, may certainly occur, we foresee the continuity of a positive trend. Innovation and expansion will continue for large U.S. equities under a business-friendly political environment, and our president has demonstrated both support for such policies and the willingness to pursue them. We believe that our portfolio allocations and rebalances keep our portfolio updated to provide yields where the S&P 500 does not. We hope to provide continued long-term appreciation our investors, who may additionally benefit from a strengthening economy that may arise amidst a business-friendly political environment.
HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT |
For the period June 21, 2011* to June 30, 2017 |

HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE |
Total Return as of June 30, 2017 |
| | 1 Year | | | 3 Year | | | 5 Year | | | Since Inception 6/21/2011 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
AdvisorShares Madrona Domestic ETF NAV | | | 20.36 | % | | | 6.10 | % | | | 14.42 | % | | | 12.10 | % |
AdvisorShares Madrona Domestic ETF Market Price** | | | 20.36 | % | | | 6.11 | % | | | 14.46 | % | | | 12.11 | % |
S&P 500 Index | | | 17.90 | % | | | 9.61 | % | | | 14.63 | % | | | 13.60 | % |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Fund NAV returns are calculated using the Fund’s daily 4:00 p.m. NAV. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions. Index returns do not include expenses. As stated in the current prospectus, the Fund’s annual operating expense ratio (gross) is 1.32% and the net expense ratio is 1.25%. (Actual expenses can be referenced in the Financial Highlights section later in this report.) The Fund’s advisor has agreed to waive a portion of its fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to keep the Fund’s expenses from exceeding 1.25%. Returns less than one year are not annualized. The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. For the Fund’s most recent month end performance, please call 1-877-843-3831.
| * | Commencement of operations. |
| ** | The price used to calculate market return (‘‘Market Price’’) is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. Total returns are calculated using the daily 4:00 pm midpoint between the bid and offer. Shares are bought and sold at market price, not NAV and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. |
The S&P 500 Index is a broad-based, unmanaged measurement of changes in stock market conditions based on the average of 500 widely held common stocks. One cannot invest directly in an index.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
AdvisorShares Madrona Global Bond ETF (FWDB)
For the 12-month period ending June 30, 2017, the AdvisorShares Madrona Global Bond ETF surpassed its Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index benchmark, which saw a loss of -0.31%. During that period, FWDB appreciated in NAV by 4.23% and posted a Market Price Return of 4.24%. In addition, as of June 30, 2017, FWDB returned an Average Weighted Coupon of 4.31% and an Average Yield to Maturity of 4.24%. We believe that our work to seek out value for our investors has retained its course of success. With yield curve and mean reversion analytical tools as foundations for allocation, we aim to retain our value as a forward-looking fund.
There are many factors that attribute to the past 12-month performance of FWDB. First, exposure in the financial sector allowed for buoyant gains derived from expectations of domestic financial deregulation. Lower barriers may enable financial institutions to expand their operations and cash flows, and this was priced into increases from our positions in the financial sector. In addition, our convertible securities and floating rates bonds posted attractive returns. We hold that our investment in positions not listed on our benchmark provide the means to pursue appreciation where our benchmark may have overlooked.
Looking forward, we foresee appreciation on both domestic and international fronts, notably in Asia and China. As transitions to innovative service-based economies advance, so too do the investment vehicles associated. Our investors will be able share in this growth, in addition to the benefits of our global diversification into the broader investable bond universe. Through a simple entry into vast diversification for investors, and past performance above our benchmark, we hope to continue our mission of maintaining a suitable investment option for those with a global investing mindset looking for an analysis-based return.
HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT |
For the period June 21, 2011* to June 30, 2017 |

HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE |
Total Return as of June 30, 2017 |
| | 1 Year | | | 3 Year | | | 5 Year | | | Since Inception 6/21/2011 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
AdvisorShares Madrona Global Bond ETF NAV | | | 4.23 | % | | | 2.48 | % | | | 3.25 | % | | | 3.63 | % |
AdvisorShares Madrona Global Bond ETF Market Price** | | | 4.24 | % | | | 2.42 | % | | | 3.26 | % | | | 3.63 | % |
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index | | | -0.31 | % | | | 2.48 | % | | | 2.21 | % | | | 2.97 | % |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Fund NAV returns are calculated using the Fund’s daily 4:00 p.m. NAV. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions. Index returns do not include expenses. As stated in the current prospectus, the Fund’s annual operating expense ratio (gross) is 1.43% and the net expense ratio is 1.33%. (Actual expenses can be referenced in the Financial Highlights section later in this report.) The Fund’s advisor has agreed to waive a portion of its fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to keep the Fund’s expenses from exceeding 0.95%. Returns less than one year are not annualized. The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. For the Fund’s most recent month end performance, please call 1-877-843-3831.
| * | Commencement of operations. |
| ** | The price used to calculate market return (‘‘Market Price’’) is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. Total returns are calculated using the daily 4:00 pm midpoint between the bid and offer. Shares are bought and sold at market price, not NAV and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. |
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index measures the performance of the U.S. investment grade bond market. One cannot invest directly in an index.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
AdvisorShares Madrona International ETF (FWDI)
This past year, the Madrona International ETF (FWDI) outperformed its benchmarks. While the MSCI EAFE Index and the BNY Mellon Classic ADR returned 20.27% and 20.73%, respectively, FWDI posted a Market Price Return of 23.31% with an NAV appreciation of 23.36%. With its top four holdings in technology, energy, healthcare, and finance, FWDI has witnessed appreciation globally in industries yielding high returns in additional to being calculated as poised for future growth. With technology’s strong growth over the past 12 months, the fund was able to capitalize. In more recent months, the financial sector has seen gains which have factored into this year’s earnings.
Previous years of underperformance in the international front may have paved the way for higher returns to break out this past year. The annual return of FWDI and both of its benchmarks illustrate the recent bull run of international equities. We hold that years of undervalued international companies retaining consistent value and profitability has led the way to these equities updated to be priced in for their underlying value, as seen by the annual return. Despite the events of Brexit, terror attacks, and controversial elections, it has been an impressive year for equities on the global front.
Our outlook is positive for the growth of international equities. We may expect to see potential jitters from geopolitical acts of instability, notably manifest in North Korean belligerence, but we believe the overall portfolio appreciation to stay its course. Looking forward, we retain an optimistic view on the international equity market, but do not reasonably expect the market to sustainably yield such results as those of the past 12 months annually. However, we believe that we can continue our aim of providing long-term capital appreciation above the capital appreciation of our international benchmarks to remain a suitable investment for those seeking diversified, global returns.
HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT |
For the period June 21, 2011* to June 30, 2017 |
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE |
Total Return as of June 30, 2017 |
| | 1 Year | | | 3 Year | | | 5 Year | | | Since Inception 6/21/2011 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
AdvisorShares Madrona International ETF NAV | | | 23.36 | % | | | -1.07 | % | | | 7.04 | % | | | 2.92 | % |
AdvisorShares Madrona International ETF Market Price** | | | 23.31 | % | | | -0.97 | % | | | 6.98 | % | | | 2.92 | % |
MSCI EAFE Index (Net) | | | 20.27 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 8.69 | % | | | 5.27 | % |
BNY Mellon Classic ADR Index | | | 20.73 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 7.89 | % | | | 4.42 | % |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Fund NAV returns are calculated using the Fund’s daily 4:00 p.m. NAV. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions. Index returns do not include expenses. As stated in the current prospectus, the Fund’s annual operating expense ratio (gross) is 1.62% and the net expense ratio is 1.25%. (Actual expenses can be referenced in the Financial Highlights section later in this report.) The Fund’s advisor has agreed to waive a portion of its fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to keep the Fund’s expenses from exceeding 1.25%. Returns less than one year are not annualized. The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. For the Fund’s most recent month end performance, please call 1-877-843-3831.
| * | Commencement of operations. |
| ** | The price used to calculate market return (‘‘Market Price’’) is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. Total returns are calculated using the daily 4:00 pm midpoint between the bid and offer. Shares are bought and sold at market price, not NAV and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. |
The MSCI EAFE Index is an unmanaged free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. & Canada. One cannot invest directly in an index.
The BNY Mellon Classic ADR Index combines the over the counter (OTC) traded ADRs with exchange- listed ADRs bringing transparency to the available universe of American Depositary Receipts, including those issued by many of the world’s premier companies. One cannot invest directly in an index.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
AdvisorShares Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF (MATH)
The AdvisorShares Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF (NYSE Arca: MATH) realized a solid gain for the 12-month period ending in June 30th, 2017, with MATH’s NAV return of 13.61% and market price return of 13.97%, versus S&P 500 total return of 17.90%. This was due to MATH’s broad diversification into U.S. large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap equities, along with intermittent exposure to international developed and emerging markets over that time period.
The Fund had attractive performance during the last half of 2016, outperforming the S&P 500 over that period, as U.S. small-cap stocks lead the equity markets higher, following the presidential election. However, as we began 2017, U.S. equity markets narrowed as the new administration assumed its role in Washington, and investors waited to see how quickly the Trump administration would get traction on its agenda items. MATH’s exposure to U.S. small and mid-cap stocks were a drag in the portfolio during the first half of 2017, as U.S. investors took a rifle approach to investing new dollars, focusing primarily on the large cap growth sector and its technology companies. Additionally, a weak U.S. dollar boosted returns for overseas investors in both developed and emerging markets.
While we are optimistic about the U.S. stock market for the remainder of the year and into 2018, much is riding on Washington’s ability to pass a meaningful healthcare and tax reform bill before the end of this year. Once the euphoria over the new legislation has passed, we expect the stock market will be susceptible to a more meaningful correction in the latter half of 2018. Though MATH has made recent changes to its formula to improve its up-capture percentage, the fund remains ever diligent to protect investor assets when market trends turn negative.
HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT |
For the period June 23, 2011* to June 30, 2017 |
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE |
Total Return as of June 30, 2017 |
| | 1 Year | | | 3 Year | | | 5 Year | | | Since Inception 6/23/2011 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
AdvisorShares Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF NAV | | | 13.61 | % | | | 0.60 | % | | | 4.17 | % | | | 3.55 | % |
AdvisorShares Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF Market Price** | | | 13.97 | % | | | 0.63 | % | | | 3.89 | % | | | 3.56 | % |
S&P 500 Index | | | 17.90 | % | | | 9.61 | % | | | 14.63 | % | | | 13.49 | % |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Fund NAV returns are calculated using the Fund’s daily 4:00 p.m. NAV. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions. Index returns do not include expenses. As stated in the current prospectus, the Fund’s annual operating expense ratio (gross) is 2.11% and the net expense ratio is 1.58%. (Actual expenses can be referenced in the Financial Highlights section later in this report.) The Fund’s advisor has agreed to waive a portion of its fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to keep the Fund’s expenses from exceeding 1.35%. Returns less than one year are not annualized. The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. For the Fund’s most recent month end performance, please call 1-877-843-3831.
| * | Commencement of operations. |
| ** | The price used to calculate market return (‘‘Market Price’’) is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. Total returns are calculated using the daily 4:00 pm midpoint between the bid and offer. Shares are bought and sold at market price, not NAV and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. |
The S&P 500 Index is a broad-based, unmanaged measurement of changes in stock market conditions based on the average of 500 widely held common stocks. One cannot invest directly in an index.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
AdvisorShares Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF (MINC)
The AdvisorShares Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF (MINC) delivered positive returns of +2.37% based on market price performance and +2.30% based on NAV as compared to -0.31% for the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index for the one year time period ending June 30, 2017.
MINC benefitted from being invested in credit spread sectors which significantly outperformed government related sectors like US Treasuries and Agency Mortgage Backed Securities. Domestic credit sectors like Leveraged Loans and High Yield delivered strong returns for the Fund along with an allocation to Emerging Markets and Yankee Investment Grade debt. MINC had less than 5% of the Fund invested in Treasuries and Agency MBS as compared to 2/3 of the Index. The allocation decision to underweight those sectors added alpha as the 5yr and 10yr US Treasuries rose from 1% to 1.89% and from 1.47% to 2.31%, respectively. The short duration nature also helped MINC outperform.
We are constructive on spread sectors and will maintain an overweight based on sound and improving fundamentals, strong technicals, still-accommodative central banks, and attractive valuations in certain areas of the fixed income markets. However, with spreads well inside of long-term averages, selection and positioning within sectors is critical. With strong demand for fixed income and a supportive environment, spread sectors continue to offer attractive opportunities to investors searching for total return and yield. Some of the specific sectors where we see value are: out-of-index/off-the-run ABS, non-agency RMBS, corporate high yield bonds, high yield bank loans, and emerging market bonds.
HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT |
For the period March 19, 2013* to June 30, 2017 |
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE |
Total Return as of June 30, 2017 |
| | 1 Year | | | 3 Year | | | Since Inception 3/19/2013 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
AdvisorShares Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF NAV | | | 2.30 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | 2.06 | % |
AdvisorShares Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF Market Price** | | | 2.37 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | 2.07 | % |
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index | | | -0.31 | % | | | 2.48 | % | | | 2.21 | % |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Fund NAV returns are calculated using the Fund’s daily 4:00 p.m. NAV. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions. Index returns do not include expenses. As stated in the current prospectus, the Fund’s annual operating expense ratio (gross) is 0.82% and the net expense ratio is 0.76%. (Actual expenses can be referenced in the Financial Highlights section later in this report.) The Fund’s advisor has agreed to waive a portion of its fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to keep the Fund’s expenses from exceeding 0.75%. Returns less than one year are not annualized. The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. For the Fund’s most recent month end performance, please call 1-877-843-3831.
| * | Commencement of operations. |
| ** | The price used to calculate market return (‘‘Market Price’’) is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. Total returns are calculated using the daily 4:00 pm midpoint between the bid and offer. Shares are bought and sold at market price, not NAV and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. |
The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index measures the performance of the U.S. investment grade bond market. One cannot invest directly in an index.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
AdvisorShares Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF (FLRT)
The AdvisorShares Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF (FLRT) returned 5.75% on a market price basis and 4.78% on a NAV basis for the year ended June 30, 2017, net of fees.
The bank loan market provided good returns for the one year period ended June 30, 2017. Loans at the higher end of the risk spectrum were especially strong performers during the year with Energy-related credits leading the way higher. Also positive was our allocation to high yield bonds, which notably outperformed the loan market. Wireless telecommunications and Financials were the leaders from the bond side of the portfolio. Underperformance in the portfolio came from our exposure to Retail loan names. The weakness in mall-based retailers has moved to the rest of retail as secular change drives lower sales.
As we enter the second half of 2017, we are maintaining a relatively cautious view of the bank loan market. The fundamental backdrop, anchored by stable corporate health and economic data, provides an attractive bottom-up view for U.S. credit. Technical conditions are also favorable given ongoing institutional and retail demand for floating rate yield. However, valuations have become increasingly tight and the potential upside from current levels is limited. We expect to maintain higher than normal liquidity levels until market spreads become more attractive.
HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT |
For the period February 18, 2015* to June 30, 2017 |

HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE |
Total Return as of June 30, 2017 |
| | 1 Year | | | Since Inception 2/18/2015 | |
| | | | | | |
AdvisorShares Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF NAV | | | 4.78 | % | | | 2.93 | % |
AdvisorShares Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF Market Price** | | | 5.75 | % | | | 2.91 | % |
S&P/LSTA U.S. Leveraged Loan 100 Index | | | 6.74 | % | | | 3.30 | % |
S&P 500 Index | | | 17.90 | % | | | 8.54 | % |
U.S. OE Bank Loan Index | | | 6.67 | % | | | 3.43 | % |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Fund NAV returns are calculated using the Fund’s daily 4:00 p.m. NAV. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions. Index returns do not include expenses. As stated in the current prospectus, the Fund’s annual operating expense ratio (gross) is 1.53% and the net expense ratio is 1.12%. (Actual expenses can be referenced in the Financial Highlights section later in this report.) The Fund’s advisor has agreed to waive a portion of its fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to keep the Fund’s expenses from exceeding 1.10%. Returns less than one year are not annualized. The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. For the Fund’s most recent month end performance, please call 1-877-843-3831.
| * | Commencement of operations. |
| ** | The price used to calculate market return (‘‘Market Price’’) is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. Total returns are calculated using the daily 4:00 pm midpoint between the bid and offer. Shares are bought and sold at market price, not NAV and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. |
The S&P/LSTA U.S. Leveraged Loan 100 Index is designed to track the market-weighted performance of the largest institutional leveraged loans based on market weightings, spreads and interest payments. One cannot invest directly in an index.
The S&P 500 Index is a broad-based, unmanaged measurement of changes in stock market conditions based on the average of 500 widely held common stocks. One cannot invest directly in an index.
Bank Loan: funds that invest primarily in floating-rate bank loans instead of bonds. In exchange for their credit risk, they offer high interest payments that typically float above a common short-term benchmark.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
AdvisorShares Peritus High Yield ETF (HYLD)
The AdvisorShares Peritus High Yield ETF’s return over the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017 was 15.72% for NAV and 14.33% for market price, versus a return of 12.70% for the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index. We saw a widening of the market trading premium over the year, thus the outperformance of NAV versus the market return.
After taking a big leg down in 2015 and into the first couple months of 2016, we saw the high yield market begin to recover as 2016 progressed and that continued through the first half of 2017. While it was an improving market, we believe we are able to separate ourselves, thus our outperformance versus the index, via our security selection as we focus on finding value and generating alpha. We held a number of securities that we felt were extremely undervalued going into the fiscal year and we saw strong price performance in many of those credits, which were across a variety of industries, including technology, alternative finance, and oil and gas. This was complemented with our strategic allocation to newly issued bonds, whereby we were able to often sell bonds at multiple point premiums over a relatively short holding period. The price appreciation in various securities along with the solid income generation lead to the strong performance for the year.
While we certainly don’t see the number of undervalued securities as nearly as prevalent in today’s high yield market as they were a year ago, we do believe there is still stable and attractive income as well as selective capital gains opportunities to be generated via a value-centered, actively managed portfolio of high yield bonds and loans. We remain focused on the goal of generating yield and producing an attractive total return for investors, while working to tame portfolio volatility.
HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT |
For the period December 1, 2010* to June 30, 2017 |
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE |
Total Return as of June 30, 2017 |
| | 1 Year | | | 3 Year | | | 5 Year | | | Since Inception 12/1/2010 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
AdvisorShares Peritus High Yield ETF NAV | | | 15.72 | % | | | -4.44 | % | | | 2.30 | % | | | 3.32 | % |
AdvisorShares Peritus High Yield ETF Market Price** | | | 14.33 | % | | | -4.80 | % | | | 2.04 | % | | | 3.13 | % |
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index | | | 12.70 | % | | | 4.48 | % | | | 6.89 | % | | | 7.40 | % |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Fund NAV returns are calculated using the Fund’s daily 4:00 p.m. NAV. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions. Index returns do not include expenses. As stated in the current prospectus, the Fund’s annual operating expense ratio (gross) and net expense ratio is 1.28%. (Actual expenses can be referenced in the Financial Highlights section later in this report.) The Fund’s advisor has agreed to waive a portion of its fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to keep the Fund’s expenses from exceeding 1.35%. Returns less than one year are not annualized. The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. For the Fund’s most recent month end performance, please call 1-877-843-3831.
| * | Commencement of operations. |
| ** | The price used to calculate market return (‘‘Market Price’’) is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. Total returns are calculated using the daily 4:00 pm midpoint between the bid and offer. Shares are bought and sold at market price, not NAV and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. |
The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the universe of U.S. fixed rate, non investment grade debt. One cannot invest directly in an index.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF (HDGE)
Over the 12-month period ending June 30, 2017, the AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF returned -19.24% and -19.42% in NAV and market price performance respectively compared with 17.90% for the S&P 500 total return. The performance of the AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF was negatively impacted in the second half of 2016 due to a strong rise in stock prices related to a new administration's planned policies to reduce regulations, corporate taxes, and increase infrastructure spending.
Performance for the fund outperformed relative to the inverse of the total return of the S&P 500 in the first half of 2017 due to short positions established in retail oriented equities including mall REITs. This sector has come under increasing pressure as consumer shopping preferences have changed and also due to low earnings quality from inventory build up and increased channel stuffing. These have had the effect of reducing cash flow and as a result valuations.
The fund is aggressively positioned on the short side of the market with a near full exposure and tilted toward higher beta securities. Valuations on the S&P 500 relative to revenue remain at all-time highs. In management's opinion, investor sentiment remains too bullish. Volatlity has persistently tested lows. Profit margins have peaked and earnings quality remains low through the increased use of Non-GAAP measures of financial performance.
HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT |
For the period January 27, 2011* to June 30, 2017 |
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE |
Total Return as of June 30, 2017 |
| | 1 Year | | | 3 Year | | | 5 Year | | | Since Inception 1/27/2011 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF NAV | | | -19.24 | % | | | -10.08 | % | | | -18.16 | % | | | -15.36 | % |
AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF Market Price** | | | -19.42 | % | | | -10.16 | % | | | -18.20 | % | | | -15.38 | % |
S&P 500 Index | | | 17.90 | % | | | 9.61 | % | | | 14.63 | % | | | 12.61 | % |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Fund NAV returns are calculated using the Fund’s daily 4:00 p.m. NAV. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions. Index returns do not include expenses. As stated in the current prospectus, the Fund’s annual operating expense ratio (gross) and net expense ratio is 2.80%. (Actual expenses can be referenced in the Financial Highlights section later in this report.) The Fund’s advisor has agreed to waive a portion of its fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to keep the Fund’s expenses from exceeding 1.85%. Returns less than one year are not annualized. The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. For the Fund’s most recent month end performance, please call 1-877-843-3831.
| * | Commencement of operations. |
| ** | The price used to calculate market return (‘‘Market Price’’) is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. Total returns are calculated using the daily 4:00 pm midpoint between the bid and offer. Shares are bought and sold at market price, not NAV and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. |
The S&P 500 Index is a broad-based, unmanaged measurement of changes in stock market conditions based on the average of 500 widely held common stocks. One cannot invest directly in an index.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
AdvisorShares Sage Core Reserves ETF (HOLD)
The AdvisorShares Sage Core Reserves ETF (NYSE Arca: HOLD) returned 1.08% in NAV and 0.88% in Market Price Return for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2017 (net of fees); vs. a 0.45% return for the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. 1-3 Month Treasury Bill Index over the same period.
HOLD, a short duration cash alternative, benefited from both excess carry and spread tightening throughout the year. The fund’s largest holding is in corporate credit, comprising nearly 60 percent of the fund. That sector returned 1.57% during the 12-month period. Within the corporate sector, financial institutions were the best performing sub-sector, returning 1.87%. Industrials, the largest corporate sub-sector, returned 1.44%. Asset-backed securities comprise the second largest sector holding at roughly 23%, and returned 1.08% during the same time-frame.
The story of the next 12 months will likely revolve around central bank policy. The Fed has already announced their plan to begin tapering the balance sheet later this year. As this process unfolds we expect to see the Treasury curve begin to steepen, and as it steepens, this will give the Fed further ability to raise rates. How corporate spreads will react to this depends in part to what other central banks are doing. Corporate spreads in the US have benefited from relatively higher domestic rates. However, they might look less attractive to foreign buyers if the European Central Bank begins to unwind its current QE policy. We expect both the ECB and Fed to provide greater insight into their policy in the third quarter.
HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT |
For the period January 14, 2014* to June 30, 2017 |

HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE |
Total Return as of June 30, 2017 |
| | 1 Year | | | 3 Year | | | Since Inception 1/14/2014 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
AdvisorShares Sage Core Reserves ETF NAV | | | 1.08 | % | | | 0.64 | % | | | 0.58 | % |
AdvisorShares Sage Core Reserves ETF Market Price** | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.63 | % | | | 0.58 | % |
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. 1-3 Month Treasury Bill Index | | | 0.44 | % | | | 0.20 | % | | | 0.18 | % |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Fund NAV returns are calculated using the Fund’s daily 4:00 p.m. NAV. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions. Index returns do not include expenses. As stated in the current prospectus, the Fund’s annual operating expense ratio (gross) is 0.57% and the net expense ratio is 0.37%. (Actual expenses can be referenced in the Financial Highlights section later in this report.) The Fund’s advisor has agreed to waive a portion of its fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to keep the Fund’s expenses from exceeding 0.35%. Returns less than one year are not annualized. The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. For the Fund’s most recent month end performance, please call 1-877-843-3831.
| * | Commencement of operations. |
| ** | The price used to calculate market return (‘‘Market Price’’) is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. Total returns are calculated using the daily 4:00 pm midpoint between the bid and offer. Shares are bought and sold at market price, not NAV and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. |
The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. 1-3 Month Treasury Bill Index includes all publicly issued zero-coupon U.S. Treasury Bills that have a remaining maturity of less than 3 months and more than 1 month, are rated investment grade, and have $250 million or more of outstanding face value. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. 1-3 Month Treasury Bill Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the performance of the U.S. Treasury Bill issued by the U.S. Government. One cannot invest directly in an index.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF (VEGA)
The AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF (NYSE Arca: VEGA) gained 9.74% for the year ending June 30, 2017 on a Market Price basis and 9.70% on an NAV basis. By comparison, VEGA’s Policy Benchmark* gained 11.36% over the same period.
VEGA focuses on achieving a target beta of .60 to the S&P 500. The portfolio is adjusted monthly via adjustments to the underlying holdings, as well as adjustments to the options holdings, including both Covered Calls and Protective Puts. VEGA defines itself as a global “go anywhere” portfolio. Our main focus of our “go anywhere” philosophy this period was our U.S. Equity allocation.
In February 2017, VEGA ETF made tactical changes within its Equity allocation specifically reducing exposure in SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) from 60% to 50%. Once we reduced our allocation to SPY by 10%, we allocated 6% into iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) and 4% into Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF). Reduction of SPY partially stems from the recent run up in value of large cap. Our tactical adjustment to IWM is derived from a opportunity we see in the local U.S. Economy, specifically manufacturing and technology. Additionally, Small Cap may be less sensitive to currency exchanges rates and potential continued weakening of the dollar could have less impact. We believe the U.S. Economy continues to recover and has moved into a rising rate environment which can significantly impact the profitability of Financial Institutions. We also believe that the potential reduction in regulation can further boost returns to XLF. Lastly, excess cash from the reduction of SPY was also used to rebalance iShares MSCI Emerging Markets (EEM) and iShares MSCI EAFE (EFA) to its target allocation. We continue to sell Covered Calls again the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) and iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA), as well as purchase Protective Puts against the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY).
While Equity Adjustments were our primary focus during this period we continued discussion and reflection on our Fixed Income allocation. During the period ending June 30, 2017 small adjustments were made to the Fixed Income allocations within the VEGA ETF. We continue to hold Powershares Fundamental High Yield Corp (PHB), SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities (CWB), Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond (BIV), SPDR Doubleline Tactical ETF (TOTL) and Vanguard REIT ETF (VNQ). PHB, BIV and TOTL have an approximate target allocation of 5%. CWB and VNQ have targets of 2% and 3% respectively. During the period VNQ was reduced to this target in August 2016 due to a significant run up in value.
We continue to actively use options on our Equity holdings via Covered Calls and Protective Puts. The Covered Calls use the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) to adjust coverage depending on the current Volatility Regime. The VIX is also used to determine tactical reinvestment of cash that builds up from premium collected by selling Covered Calls. We refer to this tactical deployment of cash as Volatility-Based Reinvestment. As the VIX continues to remain at all-time lows an opportunity to reinvest cash during this period did not occur. Our opinion is that the VIX cannot continue to persist at such low levels in longevity. There will be bumps in the road ahead and opportunities should ultimately present itself to reinvest back into the underlying portfolio when the VIX spikes and the market pulls back.
Looking forward, we believe that now more than ever it is crucial to look for opportunities for volatility of the markets to work in our favor. These opportunities can present themselves based upon occurrences such as the global uncertainty brought on by last year’s Brexit or other geopolitical factors including China’s potential looming debt crisis. We also continue to watch and analyze several factors before making tactical changes including: Fed Action; Tax Code Reform; Entitlement Reform; Trade Policy; Infrastructure Spending; Financial Reform Outcomes — These factors will determine any future tactical shifts or changes to the VEGA strategy.
| * | The VEGA Policy Benchmark is a blended benchmark of 37.5% MSCI World Index, 37.5% CBOE S&P 500 Buy/Write Index and 25% to the Barclays Intermediate Government Corporate Index. The S&P 500 Index is a broad-based, unmanaged measurement of changes in stock market conditions based on the average of 500 widely held common stocks. The MSCI World Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. The Barclays Intermediate Government Corporate Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the performance of the U.S. investment grade Government and Corporate debt issuance. The CBOE S&P 500 BuyWrite Index (BXM) is a benchmark index designed to track the performance of a hypothetical buy-write strategy on the S&P 500 Index. Announced in April 2002, the BXM Index was developed by the CBOE in cooperation with Standard & Poor’s. The BXM is a passive total return index based on (1) buying an S&P 500 stock index portfolio, and (2) “writing” (or selling) the near-term S&P 500 Index (SPXSM) “covered” call option, generally on the third Friday of each month. One cannot invest directly in an index. |
HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT |
For the period September 17, 2012* to June 30, 2017 |

HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE |
Total Return as of June 30, 2017 |
| | 1 Year | | | 3 Year | | | Since Inception 9/17/2012 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF NAV | | | 9.70 | % | | | 3.90 | % | | | 3.60 | % |
AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF Market Price** | | | 9.74 | % | | | 3.85 | % | | | 3.59 | % |
MSCI World Index (Net) | | | 18.20 | % | | | 5.24 | % | | | 9.92 | % |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Fund NAV returns are calculated using the Fund’s daily 4:00 p.m. NAV. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions. Index returns do not include expenses. As stated in the current prospectus, the Fund’s annual operating expense ratio (gross) is 2.15% and the net expense ratio is 2.03%. (Actual expenses can be referenced in the Financial Highlights section later in this report.) The Fund’s advisor has agreed to waive a portion of its fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to keep the Fund’s expenses from exceeding 1.85%. Returns less than one year are not annualized. The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. For the Fund’s most recent month end performance, please call 1-877-843-3831.
| * | Commencement of operations. |
| ** | The price used to calculate market return (‘‘Market Price’’) is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. Total returns are calculated using the daily 4:00 pm midpoint between the bid and offer. Shares are bought and sold at market price, not NAV and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. |
The MSCI World Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. One cannot invest directly in an index.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
AdvisorShares Wilshire Buyback ETF (TTFS)
For the 12-month period ending June 2017, the AdvisorShares Wilshire Buyback ETF (NYSE Arca: TTFS) returned 20.55%, outperforming the benchmark Wilshire US Large Cap Index, which returned 18.26%. The Fund benefited largely from a sizable cyclical bias in 2016, as overweight exposures and strong security selection in Industrials, Financials, and Consumer Discretionary stocks drove the vast majority of outperformance. Security selection in the Industrials sector was particularly strong, most notably United Continental (UAL) and United Rentals (URI), two of the Fund’s largest exposures and largest contributors for the trailing 12 months as of June 30, 2017. Broad based exposure to Financials benefited from enthusiasm regarding deregulation and a steeper yield curve, which lends to a more profitable outlook for the sector.
While the Fund’s cyclical bias and stock selection provided an attractive level of outperformance for the first half of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017 the cyclical tailwinds soon shifted to headwinds in 2017, as enthusiasm regarding the new administrations ability to execute were tempered, and momentum and sentiment fueled a shift in market leadership to growth oriented stocks, most notably Information Technology, which the Fund has been significantly underweight. The large majority of the Fund’s underperformance has been a function of an underweight to Information Technology. Specifically, the Fund’s lack of exposure to Apple, Alphabet, and Facebook have been the largest drag on relative performance.
The Fund continues to maintain a slight value-bias, which we observe as a consistent factor exposure that accompanies buyback activity — companies tend to buy back stock when share prices are attractively valued. This value orientation has proven to be out of favor on a trailing one-year basis, with the Wilshire US Large Cap Growth Index returning 25.07% relative to 12.02% for the Wilshire US Large Cap Value Index, more than double the total return. Even in the face of these stylistic headwinds, not to mention a challenging environment for active managers, the Fund still provided a modest level of outperformance for the trailing one year, while finishing in the top 15% of the Morningstar Large Cap Blend category.

Chart as of 6/30/17
Largest 10 Positions | | Smallest 10 Positions | | | |
AMERISOUCEBERGEN CORP | | | 3.22 | % | | CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP | | | 0.26 | % |
HCA HEALTHCARE INC | | | 2.93 | % | | ALLEGHANY CORP | | | 0.26 | % |
DELTA AIR LINES INC | | | 2.53 | % | | VALVOLINE INC | | | 0.28 | % |
UNITED CONTINENTAL HOLDINGS | | | 2.38 | % | | ASHLAND GLOBAL HOLDINGS | | | 0.28 | % |
MCKESSON CORP | | | 2.25 | % | | HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC | | | 0.33 | % |
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS HOLD-CL A | | | 2.24 | % | | ZIONS BANCORPORATION | | | 0.35 | % |
SIGNET JEWELERS LTD | | | 2.05 | % | | SNAP-ON INC | | | 0.40 | % |
LEAR CORP | | | 1.74 | % | | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP | | | 0.40 | % |
HELMERICH & PAYNE | | | 1.71 | % | | TRIPADVISOR INC | | | 0.42 | % |
UNITED RENTALS INC | | | 1.67 | % | | NEWS CORP – CLASS A | | | 0.45 | % |
Holdings as of 6/30/2017
HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT |
For the period October 4, 2011* to June 30, 2017 |
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE |
Total Return as of June 30, 2017 |
| | 1 Year | | | 3 Year | | | 5 Year | | | Since Inception 10/4/2011 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
AdvisorShares Wilshire Buyback ETF NAV | | | 20.55 | % | | | 9.85 | % | | | 15.71 | % | | | 18.32 | % |
AdvisorShares Wilshire Buyback ETF Market Price** | | | 20.52 | % | | | 9.80 | % | | | 15.64 | % | | | 18.31 | % |
Russell 3000 Index | | | 18.51 | % | | | 9.10 | % | | | 14.58 | % | | | 16.78 | % |
Wilshire US Large Cap Index | | | 18.26 | % | | | 9.64 | % | | | 14.66 | % | | | 16.76 | % |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Fund NAV returns are calculated using the Fund’s daily 4:00 p.m. NAV. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions. Index returns do not include expenses. As stated in the current prospectus, the Fund’s annual operating expense ratio (gross) is 1.12% and the net expense ratio is 0.90%. (Actual expenses can be referenced in the Financial Highlights section later in this report.) The Fund’s advisor has agreed to waive a portion of its fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to keep the Fund’s expenses from exceeding 0.90%. Returns less than one year are not annualized. The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. For the Fund’s most recent month end performance, please call 1-877-843-3831.
| * | Commencement of operations. |
| ** | The price used to calculate market return (‘‘Market Price’’) is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. Total returns are calculated using the daily 4:00 pm midpoint between the bid and offer. Shares are bought and sold at market price, not NAV and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. |
The Russell 3000 Index measures the performance of the largest 3,000 U.S. companies representing approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market. One cannot invest directly in an index.
The Wilshire US Large Cap Index is a float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index of the issues ranked above 750 market capitalization of the Wilshire 5000 Total Market IndexSM (Wilshire 5000®). One cannot invest directly in an index.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Shareholder Expense Examples
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur transaction cost and ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. The following example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars and cents) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds. The examples are based on an initial investment of $1,000 invested at January 1, 2017 and held for the period ended June 30, 2017.
Actual Expenses
The first line under each Fund in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you incurred over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid” to estimate the expenses attributable to your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line under each Fund in the table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and other ETF funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs. Therefore, the hypothetical example is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.
In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| | Beginning | | | Ending | | | Annualized | | | | |
| | Account Value | | | Account Value | | | Expense Ratio | | | Expenses | |
Fund Name | | 1/1/2017 | | | 6/30/2017 | | | for the Period(1) | | | Paid | |
AdvisorShares Cornerstone Small Cap ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,048.10 | | | | 0.90 | % | | $ | 4.57 | (2) |
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.33 | | | | 0.90 | % | | $ | 4.51 | |
AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright ADR ETF(3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,162.60 | | | | 1.25 | % | | $ | 6.70 | |
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.90 | | | | 1.25 | % | | $ | 6.26 | |
AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,102.20 | | | | 0.75 | % | | $ | 3.91 | (4) |
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.08 | | | | 0.75 | % | | $ | 3.76 | |
AdvisorShares Gartman Gold/Euro ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 995.70 | | | | 0.65 | % | | $ | 3.22 | |
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.57 | | | | 0.65 | % | | $ | 3.26 | |
AdvisorShares Gartman Gold/Yen ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,041.50 | | | | 0.65 | % | | $ | 3.29 | |
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.57 | | | | 0.65 | % | | $ | 3.26 | |
AdvisorShares KIM Korea Equity ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,239.60 | | | | 0.99 | % | | $ | 5.50 | (5) |
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.89 | | | | 0.99 | % | | $ | 4.96 | |
AdvisorShares Madrona Domestic ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,092.00 | | | | 1.25 | % | | $ | 6.48 | |
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.60 | | | | 1.25 | % | | $ | 6.26 | |
Shareholder Expense Examples (continued)
| | Beginning | | | Ending | | | Annualized | | | | |
| | Account Value | | | Account Value | | | Expense Ratio | | | Expenses | |
Fund Name | | 1/1/2017 | | | 6/30/2017 | | | for the Period(1) | | | Paid | |
AdvisorShares Madrona Global Bond ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,045.40 | | | | 0.95 | % | | $ | 4.82 | |
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.08 | | | | 0.95 | % | | $ | 4.76 | |
AdvisorShares Madrona International ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,114.70 | | | | 1.25 | % | | $ | 6.55 | |
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.60 | | | | 1.25 | % | | $ | 6.26 | |
AdvisorShares Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,032.90 | | | | 1.35 | % | | $ | 6.80 | |
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.10 | | | | 1.35 | % | | $ | 6.76 | |
AdvisorShares Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.70 | | | | 0.75 | % | | $ | 3.75 | |
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.08 | | | | 0.75 | % | | $ | 3.76 | |
AdvisorShares Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,003.20 | | | | 1.10 | % | | $ | 5.46 | |
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.34 | | | | 1.10 | % | | $ | 5.51 | |
AdvisorShares Peritus High Yield ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,043.60 | | | | 1.22 | % | | $ | 6.18 | |
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.74 | | | | 1.22 | % | | $ | 6.11 | |
AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 924.40 | | | | 1.64 | % | | $ | 7.83 | |
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.66 | | | | 1.64 | % | | $ | 8.20 | |
AdvisorShares Sage Core Reserves ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,006.70 | | | | 0.35 | % | | $ | 1.74 | |
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,023.06 | | | | 0.35 | % | | $ | 1.76 | |
AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,059.20 | | | | 1.85 | % | | $ | 9.45 | |
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.62 | | | | 1.85 | % | | $ | 9.25 | |
AdvisorShares Wilshire Buyback ETF(6) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,041.00 | | | | 0.90 | % | | $ | 4.55 | |
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.33 | | | | 0.90 | % | | $ | 4.51 | |
(1) Expense ratios reflect expense caps through the period ended June 30, 2017.
(2) Actual Expenses Paid are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value for the period, multiplied by 359/365 (to reflect commencement of operations to June 30, 2017).
(3) Formerly known as, AdvisorShares WCM/BNY Mellon focused Growth ADR ETF.
(4) Actual Expenses Paid are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value for the period, multiplied by 283/365 (to reflect commencement of operations to June 30, 2017).
(5) Actual Expenses Paid are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value for the period, multiplied by 275/365 (to reflect commencement of operations to June 30, 2017).
(6) Formerly known as, AdvisorShares TrimTabs Float Shrink ETF.
ADVISORSHARES CORNERSTONE SMALL CAP ETF
Schedule of Investments
June 30, 2017
Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS — 99.2% |
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Airlines — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
SkyWest, Inc. | | | 1,059 | | | $ | 37,171 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Auto Manufacturers — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Wabash National Corp. | | | 999 | | | | 21,958 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Auto Parts & Equipment — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.(a) | | | 453 | | | | 16,353 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Banks — 5.4% | | | | | | | | |
BancFirst Corp. | | | 191 | | | | 18,451 | |
Central Pacific Financial Corp. | | | 573 | | | | 18,032 | |
CVB Financial Corp. | | | 700 | | | | 15,701 | |
Eagle Bancorp, Inc.* | | | 556 | | | | 35,195 | |
Farmers National Banc Corp. | | | 1,040 | | | | 15,080 | |
First BanCorp (Puerto Rico)* | | | 3,067 | | | | 17,758 | |
First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc. | | | 590 | | | | 15,133 | |
First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc. | | | 431 | | | | 14,757 | |
Fulton Financial Corp. | | | 823 | | | | 15,637 | |
TriState Capital Holdings, Inc.* | | | 1,108 | | | | 27,922 | |
United Bankshares, Inc.(a) | | | 457 | | | | 17,914 | |
WashingtonFirst Bankshares, Inc. | | | 624 | | | | 21,547 | |
Total Banks | | | | | | | 233,127 | |
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Beverages — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Boston Beer Co., Inc. (The), Class A*(a) | | | 60 | | | | 7,929 | |
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Biotechnology — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*(a) | | | 2,130 | | | | 11,843 | |
Enzo Biochem, Inc.* | | | 1,592 | | | | 17,576 | |
PDL BioPharma, Inc.* | | | 6,161 | | | | 15,217 | |
Total Biotechnology | | | | | | | 44,636 | |
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Building Materials — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
AAON, Inc. | | | 426 | | | | 15,698 | |
Louisiana-Pacific Corp.* | | | 748 | | | | 18,034 | |
NCI Building Systems, Inc.* | | | 1,152 | | | | 19,239 | |
Total Building Materials | | | | | | | 52,971 | |
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Chemicals — 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Balchem Corp. | | | 191 | | | | 14,843 | |
Innospec, Inc. | | | 224 | | | | 14,683 | |
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. | | | 1,053 | | | | 19,186 | |
Rayonier Advanced Materials, Inc.(a) | | | 890 | | | | 13,991 | |
Tronox Ltd., Class A | | | 955 | | | | 14,439 | |
Total Chemicals | | | | | | | 77,142 | |
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Coal — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Alliance Holdings GP LP | | | 600 | | | | 14,220 | |
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Commercial Services — 6.6% | | | | | | | | |
ABM Industries, Inc. | | | 355 | | | $ | 14,739 | |
Adtalem Global Education, Inc.(a) | | | 284 | | | | 10,778 | |
Alarm.com Holdings, Inc.* | | | 524 | | | | 19,718 | |
Bridgepoint Education, Inc.* | | | 1,496 | | | | 22,081 | |
Care.com, Inc.* | | | 925 | | | | 13,967 | |
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.* | | | 382 | | | | 29,953 | |
Green Dot Corp., Class A* | | | 502 | | | | 19,342 | |
HMS Holdings Corp.* | | | 828 | | | | 15,318 | |
Insperity, Inc. | | | 393 | | | | 27,903 | |
K12, Inc.* | | | 737 | | | | 13,207 | |
Kelly Services, Inc., Class A | | | 644 | | | | 14,458 | |
LendingTree, Inc.*(a) | | | 82 | | | | 14,120 | |
Nutrisystem, Inc. | | | 312 | | | | 16,240 | |
On Assignment, Inc.* | | | 311 | | | | 16,841 | |
Paylocity Holding Corp.* | | | 447 | | | | 20,195 | |
Quad/Graphics, Inc.(a) | | | 666 | | | | 15,265 | |
Total Commercial Services | | | | | | | 284,125 | |
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Computers — 4.3% | | | | | | | | |
3D Systems Corp.*(a) | | | 737 | | | | 13,782 | |
Barracuda Networks, Inc.* | | | 726 | | | | 16,741 | |
Carbonite, Inc.*(a) | | | 1,085 | | | | 23,653 | |
Engility Holdings, Inc.* | | | 404 | | | | 11,474 | |
Insight Enterprises, Inc.* | | | 457 | | | | 18,275 | |
NeuStar, Inc., Class A*(a) | | | 502 | | | | 16,742 | |
Sykes Enterprises, Inc.* | | | 404 | | | | 13,546 | |
Varonis Systems, Inc.* | | | 519 | | | | 19,307 | |
Vocera Communications, Inc.* | | | 1,092 | | | | 28,851 | |
WNS Holdings Ltd. (India)*(b) | | | 612 | | | | 21,028 | |
Total Computers | | | | | | | 183,399 | |
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Distribution/Wholesale — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Systemax, Inc. | | | 899 | | | | 16,901 | |
Titan Machinery, Inc.* | | | 840 | | | | 15,103 | |
Triton International Limited (Bermuda) | | | 495 | | | | 16,553 | |
Total Distribution/Wholesale | | | | | | | 48,557 | |
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Diversified Financial Services — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Investment Technology Group, Inc. | | | 869 | | | | 18,458 | |
WageWorks, Inc.* | | | 322 | | | | 21,638 | |
Total Diversified Financial Services | | | | | | | 40,096 | |
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Electric — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Avista Corp. | | | 371 | | | | 15,753 | |
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Electrical Components & Equipment — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Powell Industries, Inc. | | | 355 | | | | 11,356 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Electronics — 3.9% | | | | | | | | |
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.*(a) | | | 312 | | | $ | 19,278 | |
Brady Corp., Class A | | | 459 | | | | 15,560 | |
Control4 Corp.* | | | 1,114 | | | | 21,846 | |
CTS Corp. | | | 808 | | | | 17,453 | |
GoPro, Inc., Class A*(a) | | | 2,014 | | | | 16,374 | |
II-VI, Inc.* | | | 465 | | | | 15,950 | |
KEMET Corp.* | | | 1,083 | | | | 13,862 | |
Methode Electronics, Inc. | | | 386 | | | | 15,903 | |
TTM Technologies, Inc.*(a) | | | 903 | | | | 15,676 | |
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. | | | 883 | | | | 14,658 | |
Total Electronics | | | | | | | 166,560 | |
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Energy – Alternate Sources — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
First Solar, Inc.* | | | 369 | | | | 14,716 | |
REX American Resources Corp.* | | | 145 | | | | 14,001 | |
Sunrun, Inc.*(a) | | | 3,009 | | | | 21,424 | |
Total Energy – Alternate Sources | | | | | | | 50,141 | |
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Engineering & Construction — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Argan, Inc.(a) | | | 486 | | | | 29,160 | |
Exponent, Inc. | | | 284 | | | | 16,557 | |
Total Engineering & Construction | | | | | | | 45,717 | |
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Entertainment — 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Churchill Downs, Inc.(a) | | | 142 | | | | 26,028 | |
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. | | | 284 | | | | 33,441 | |
Penn National Gaming, Inc.* | | | 742 | | | | 15,879 | |
Total Entertainment | | | | | | | 75,348 | |
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Environmental Control — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Casella Waste Systems, Inc., Class A* | | | 1,665 | | | | 27,323 | |
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Food — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. | | | 415 | | | | 21,128 | |
Sanderson Farms, Inc.(a) | | | 180 | | | | 20,817 | |
SpartanNash Co. | | | 573 | | | | 14,875 | |
Total Food | | | | | | | 56,820 | |
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Hand/Machine Tools — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Kennametal, Inc. | | | 502 | | | | 18,785 | |
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Healthcare – Products — 5.3% | | | | | | | | |
AngioDynamics, Inc.* | | | 926 | | | | 15,010 | |
CryoLife, Inc.* | | | 787 | | | | 15,701 | |
ICU Medical, Inc.*(a) | | | 142 | | | | 24,495 | |
Inogen, Inc.* | | | 273 | | | | 26,050 | |
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Healthcare – Products (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Lantheus Holdings, Inc.* | | | 849 | | | $ | 14,985 | |
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. | | | 835 | | | | 26,069 | |
LivaNova PLC*(a) | | | 213 | | | | 13,038 | |
Luminex Corp. | | | 693 | | | | 14,636 | |
Meridian Bioscience, Inc. | | | 1,056 | | | | 16,632 | |
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.* | | | 857 | | | | 32,694 | |
OraSure Technologies, Inc.* | | | 1,556 | | | | 26,856 | |
Total Healthcare – Products | | | | | | | 226,166 | |
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Healthcare – Services — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Tivity Health, Inc.*(a) | | | 589 | | | | 23,472 | |
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Holding Companies – Diversified — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Landmark Infrastructure Partners LP | | | 1,163 | | | | 18,608 | |
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Home Furnishings — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
American Woodmark Corp.* | | | 196 | | | | 18,728 | |
iRobot Corp.*(a) | | | 404 | | | | 33,992 | |
Total Home Furnishings | | | | | | | 52,720 | |
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Household Products/Wares — 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
ACCO Brands Corp.* | | | 1,223 | | | | 14,248 | |
Central Garden & Pet Co.* | | | 715 | | | | 22,730 | |
SodaStream International Ltd. (Israel)* | | | 414 | | | | 22,157 | |
Total Household Products/Wares | | | | | | | 59,135 | |
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Insurance — 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
Fanhua, Inc. (China)(b) | | | 1,615 | | | | 13,824 | |
MGIC Investment Corp.* | | | 1,319 | | | | 14,773 | |
NMI Holdings, Inc., Class A* | | | 1,964 | | | | 22,488 | |
OneBeacon Insurance Group Ltd., Class A | | | 965 | | | | 17,592 | |
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. | | | 557 | | | | 14,036 | |
Total Insurance | | | | | | | 82,713 | |
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Internet — 4.2% | | | | | | | | |
Blucora, Inc.* | | | 699 | | | | 14,819 | |
FireEye, Inc.*(a) | | | 1,167 | | | | 17,750 | |
Imperva, Inc.* | | | 381 | | | | 18,231 | |
Limelight Networks, Inc.* | | | 4,707 | | | | 13,603 | |
Rapid7, Inc.* | | | 1,169 | | | | 19,674 | |
RingCentral, Inc., Class A* | | | 425 | | | | 15,534 | |
Stamps.com, Inc.*(a) | | | 142 | | | | 21,992 | |
Trivago NV (Germany)*(a)(b) | | | 745 | | | | 17,627 | |
TrueCar, Inc.*(a) | | | 813 | | | | 16,203 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES CORNERSTONE SMALL CAP ETF
Schedule of Investments (continued)
June 30, 2017
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Internet (continued) | | | | | | | | |
VASCO Data Security International, Inc.* | | | 1,029 | | | $ | 14,766 | |
WebMD Health Corp.* | | | 163 | | | | 9,560 | |
Total Internet | | | | | | | 179,759 | |
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Iron/Steel — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., Class A | | | 755 | | | | 19,026 | |
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Leisure Time — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
Callaway Golf Co. | | | 1,130 | | | | 14,442 | |
Fox Factory Holding Corp.* | | | 624 | | | | 22,214 | |
Johnson Outdoors, Inc., Class A | | | 323 | | | | 15,572 | |
LCI Industries | | | 213 | | | | 21,811 | |
Total Leisure Time | | | | | | | 74,039 | |
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Lodging — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Marcus Corp. (The) | | | 456 | | | | 13,771 | |
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.* | | | 557 | | | | 16,849 | |
Total Lodging | | | | | | | 30,620 | |
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Machinery – Diversified — 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
Alamo Group, Inc. | | | 224 | | | | 20,341 | |
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. | | | 240 | | | | 14,172 | |
Chart Industries, Inc.* | | | 464 | | | | 16,115 | |
DXP Enterprises, Inc.* | | | 551 | | | | 19,010 | |
Total Machinery – Diversified | | | | | | | 69,638 | |
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Media — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Meredith Corp. | | | 269 | | | | 15,992 | |
New York Times Co. (The), Class A | | | 827 | | | | 14,638 | |
Total Media | | | | | | | 30,630 | |
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Mining — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Century Aluminum Co.* | | | 1,384 | | | | 21,563 | |
Fairmount Santrol Holdings, Inc.*(a) | | | 2,375 | | | | 9,263 | |
US Silica Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 377 | | | | 13,380 | |
Total Mining | | | | | | | 44,206 | |
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Miscellaneous Manufacturing — 2.0% | | | | | | | | |
Harsco Corp.* | | | 1,328 | | | | 21,381 | |
John Bean Technologies Corp.(a) | | | 355 | | | | 34,790 | |
Myers Industries, Inc. | | | 865 | | | | 15,526 | |
Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc.(a) | | | 225 | | | | 13,984 | |
Total Miscellaneous Manufacturing | | | | | | | 85,681 | |
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Office Furnishings — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Herman Miller, Inc. | | | 404 | | | | 12,282 | |
Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
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Oil & Gas — 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Callon Petroleum Co.*(a) | | | 1,010 | | | $ | 10,716 | |
CVR Energy, Inc.(a) | | | 673 | | | | 14,644 | |
Delek US Energy, Inc. | | | 560 | | | | 14,806 | |
Matador Resources Co.*(a) | | | 613 | | | | 13,100 | |
PDC Energy, Inc.* | | | 269 | | | | 11,597 | |
Penn Virginia Corp.*(a) | | | 324 | | | | 11,907 | |
Total Oil & Gas | | | | | | | 76,770 | |
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Oil & Gas Services — 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Flotek Industries, Inc.* | | | 1,386 | | | | 12,391 | |
McDermott International, Inc.* | | | 2,702 | | | | 19,374 | |
Newpark Resources, Inc.* | | | 1,937 | | | | 14,237 | |
NOW, Inc.*(a) | | | 1,053 | | | | 16,932 | |
Oceaneering International, Inc. | | | 548 | | | | 12,516 | |
Total Oil & Gas Services | | | | | | | 75,450 | |
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Packaging & Containers — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Greif, Inc., Class A | | | 393 | | | | 21,922 | |
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Pharmaceuticals — 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 344 | | | | 16,973 | |
Avadel Pharmaceuticals PLC*(b) | | | 1,439 | | | | 15,872 | |
Heska Corp.* | | | 145 | | | | 14,800 | |
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 643 | | | | 27,714 | |
Teligent, Inc.*(a) | | | 1,720 | | | | 15,738 | |
Xencor, Inc.*(a) | | | 656 | | | | 13,848 | |
Total Pharmaceuticals | | | | | | | 104,945 | |
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Private Equity — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. | | | 575 | | | | 10,954 | |
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Real Estate — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Forestar Group, Inc.* | | | 1,273 | | | | 21,832 | |
HFF, Inc., Class A | | | 415 | | | | 14,429 | |
Total Real Estate | | | | | | | 36,261 | |
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REITS — 9.4% | | | | | | | | |
Agree Realty Corp. | | | 404 | | | | 18,531 | |
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 2,106 | | | | 17,564 | |
Ashford Hospitality Prime, Inc. | | | 1,660 | | | | 17,081 | |
CareTrust REIT, Inc. | | | 890 | | | | 16,501 | |
CoreSite Realty Corp. | | | 284 | | | | 29,403 | |
Corporate Office Properties Trust | | | 531 | | | | 18,601 | |
Cousins Properties, Inc. | | | 2,149 | | | | 18,890 | |
EastGroup Properties, Inc. | | | 213 | | | | 17,849 | |
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 575 | | | | 16,457 | |
Hersha Hospitality Trust | | | 936 | | | | 17,325 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued)
June 30, 2017
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COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
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REITS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Investors Real Estate Trust | | | 2,981 | | | $ | 18,512 | |
iStar, Inc.* | | | 1,299 | | | | 15,640 | |
LaSalle Hotel Properties | | | 553 | | | | 16,479 | |
National Health Investors, Inc. | | | 159 | | | | 12,593 | |
National Storage Affiliates Trust | | | 612 | | | | 14,143 | |
New Senior Investment Group, Inc. | | | 1,720 | | | | 17,286 | |
Potlatch Corp. | | | 300 | | | | 13,710 | |
Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust | | | 704 | | | | 9,082 | |
Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. | | | 839 | | | | 16,100 | |
Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. | | | 547 | | | | 15,010 | |
Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. | | | 988 | | | | 18,426 | |
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. | | | 1,163 | | | | 18,748 | |
Washington Prime Group, Inc. | | | 2,063 | | | | 17,267 | |
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust | | | 404 | | | | 12,888 | |
Total REITS | | | | | | | 404,086 | |
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Retail — 4.1% | | | | | | | | |
Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc., Class A (Uruguay)* | | | 2,615 | | | | 19,482 | |
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp.(a) | | | 1,079 | | | | 14,081 | |
Chico's FAS, Inc. | | | 1,212 | | | | 11,417 | |
Children's Place, Inc. (The)(a) | | | 147 | | | | 15,009 | |
Jack in the Box, Inc. | | | 224 | | | | 22,064 | |
Office Depot, Inc. | | | 2,854 | | | | 16,096 | |
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.*(a) | | | 355 | | | | 15,123 | |
PetMed Express, Inc.(a) | | | 403 | | | | 16,362 | |
Pier 1 Imports, Inc. | | | 2,479 | | | | 12,866 | |
Wendy's Co. (The) | | | 1,141 | | | | 17,697 | |
Wingstop, Inc.(a) | | | 481 | | | | 14,863 | |
Total Retail | | | | | | | 175,060 | |
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Savings & Loans — 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
Flagstar Bancorp, Inc.*(a) | | | 546 | | | | 16,828 | |
Northfield Bancorp, Inc. | | | 950 | | | | 16,292 | |
OceanFirst Financial Corp. | | | 749 | | | | 20,313 | |
Oritani Financial Corp. | | | 870 | | | | 14,834 | |
Total Savings & Loans | | | | | | | 68,267 | |
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Semiconductors — 6.0% | | | | | | | | |
Alpha & Omega Semiconductor Ltd.* | | | 557 | | | | 9,285 | |
Amkor Technology, Inc.* | | | 2,036 | | | | 19,892 | |
Brooks Automation, Inc. | | | 802 | | | | 17,395 | |
Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
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Semiconductors (continued) | | | | | | | | |
CEVA, Inc.*(a) | | | 633 | | | $ | 28,770 | |
Cohu, Inc. | | | 961 | | | | 15,126 | |
FormFactor, Inc.* | | | 1,349 | | | | 16,728 | |
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. (Singapore)* | | | 857 | | | | 16,300 | |
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.*(a) | | | 202 | | | | 11,266 | |
MaxLinear, Inc.*(a) | | | 1,190 | | | | 33,189 | |
Nanometrics, Inc.* | | | 594 | | | | 15,022 | |
Power Integrations, Inc. | | | 250 | | | | 18,225 | |
Silicon Laboratories, Inc.* | | | 251 | | | | 17,156 | |
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.* | | | 1,083 | | | | 20,306 | |
Xcerra Corp.* | | | 1,977 | | | | 19,315 | |
Total Semiconductors | | | | | | | 257,975 | |
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Software — 6.4% | | | | | | | | |
Appfolio, Inc., Class A* | | | 655 | | | | 21,353 | |
Bazaarvoice, Inc.* | | | 2,271 | | | | 11,241 | |
Blackbaud, Inc. | | | 180 | | | | 15,435 | |
Blackline, Inc.*(a) | | | 400 | | | | 14,296 | |
Bottomline Technologies de, Inc.* | | | 741 | | | | 19,036 | |
CommVault Systems, Inc.* | | | 284 | | | | 16,032 | |
Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc.* | | | 447 | | | | 15,980 | |
Ebix, Inc.(a) | | | 464 | | | | 25,009 | |
Five9, Inc.* | | | 657 | | | | 14,139 | |
HubSpot, Inc.*(a) | | | 250 | | | | 16,437 | |
MINDBODY, Inc., Class A* | | | 868 | | | | 23,610 | |
Paycom Software, Inc.*(a) | | | 295 | | | | 20,181 | |
RealPage, Inc.* | | | 628 | | | | 22,577 | |
SPS Commerce, Inc.* | | | 247 | | | | 15,749 | |
Zynga, Inc., Class A* | | | 6,048 | | | | 22,015 | |
Total Software | | | | | | | 273,090 | |
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Telecommunications — 4.0% | | | | | | | | |
A10 Networks, Inc.* | | | 1,953 | | | | 16,483 | |
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. | | | 1,027 | | | | 19,482 | |
Extreme Networks, Inc.* | | | 3,395 | | | | 31,302 | |
Iridium Communications, Inc.*(a) | | | 1,283 | | | | 14,177 | |
LogMeIn, Inc. | | | 273 | | | | 28,529 | |
Oclaro, Inc.*(a) | | | 1,720 | | | | 16,065 | |
ShoreTel, Inc.* | | | 2,822 | | | | 16,368 | |
Sonus Networks, Inc.* | | | 1,867 | | | | 13,890 | |
Viavi Solutions, Inc.* | | | 1,622 | | | | 17,080 | |
Total Telecommunications | | | | | | | 173,376 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued)
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Textiles — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
UniFirst Corp. | | | 109 | | | $ | 15,336 | |
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Trucking & Leasing — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
GATX Corp.(a) | | | 191 | | | | 12,276 | |
Greenbrier Cos., Inc. (The)(a) | | | 240 | | | | 11,100 | |
Total Trucking & Leasing | | | | | | | 23,376 | |
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Total Common Stocks | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $3,740,432) | | | | | | | 4,255,050 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUND — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
STIT – Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.89%(c) | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $36,588) | | | 36,588 | | | | 36,588 | |
| | | | | | | | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — 9.8%(d) | | | | | | | | |
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.08%, total to be received $147,183, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 1.38% – 6.38%, 02/29/20 – 08/15/27, totaling $149,019) | | $ | 147,170 | | | | 147,170 | |
HSBC Securities USA, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.06%, total to be received $21,441, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 7.25%, 07/15/17 – 01/15/37, totaling $21,838) | | | 21,439 | | | | 21,439 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.08%, total to be received $250,023, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.63% – 2.63%, 07/15/17 – 02/15/45, totaling $252,560) | | $ | 250,000 | | | $ | 250,000 | |
Total Repurchase Agreements | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $418,609) | | | | | | | 418,609 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments — 109.9% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $4,195,629) | | | | | | | 4,710,247 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (9.9%) | | | | | | | (423,923 | ) |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 4,286,324 | |
LP — Limited Partnership
PLC — Public Limited Company
REITS — Real Estate Investment Trusts
| * | Non-income producing security. |
| (a) | All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of the securities on loan is $859,454; the aggregate market value of the collateral held by the fund is $880,026. The aggregate market value of the collateral includes non-cash U.S. Treasury securities collateral having a value of $461,417. |
| (b) | American Depositary Receipt. |
| (c) | Rate shown reflects the 7-day yield as of June 30, 2017. |
| (d) | Collateral received from brokers for securities lending was invested in these short-term investments. |
SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Airlines | | | 0.9 | % |
Auto Manufacturers | | | 0.5 | |
Auto Parts & Equipment | | | 0.4 | |
Banks | | | 5.4 | |
Beverages | | | 0.2 | |
Biotechnology | | | 1.0 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES CORNERSTONE SMALL CAP ETF
Schedule of Investments (continued)
June 30, 2017
SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Building Materials | | | 1.2 | % |
Chemicals | | | 1.8 | |
Coal | | | 0.3 | |
Commercial Services | | | 6.6 | |
Computers | | | 4.3 | |
Distribution/Wholesale | | | 1.1 | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 0.9 | |
Electric | | | 0.4 | |
Electrical Components & Equipment | | | 0.3 | |
Electronics | | | 3.9 | |
Energy – Alternate Sources | | | 1.2 | |
Engineering & Construction | | | 1.1 | |
Entertainment | | | 1.8 | |
Environmental Control | | | 0.6 | |
Food | | | 1.3 | |
Hand/Machine Tools | | | 0.4 | |
Healthcare – Products | | | 5.3 | |
Healthcare – Services | | | 0.6 | |
Holding Companies – Diversified | | | 0.4 | |
Home Furnishings | | | 1.2 | |
Household Products/Wares | | | 1.4 | |
Insurance | | | 1.9 | |
Internet | | | 4.2 | |
Iron/Steel | | | 0.4 | |
Leisure Time | | | 1.7 | |
Lodging | | | 0.7 | |
Machinery – Diversified | | | 1.6 | |
Media | | | 0.7 | |
Mining | | | 1.0 | |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing | | | 2.0 | |
Office Furnishings | | | 0.3 | |
Oil & Gas | | | 1.8 | |
Oil & Gas Services | | | 1.8 | |
Packaging & Containers | | | 0.5 | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 2.5 | |
Private Equity | | | 0.3 | |
Real Estate | | | 0.9 | |
REITS | | | 9.4 | |
Retail | | | 4.1 | |
Savings & Loans | | | 1.6 | |
Semiconductors | | | 6.0 | |
SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Software | | | 6.4 | % |
Telecommunications | | | 4.0 | |
Textiles | | | 0.4 | |
Trucking & Leasing | | | 0.5 | |
Money Market Fund | | | 0.9 | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | 9.8 | |
Total Investments | | | 109.9 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | | (9.9 | ) |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES DORSEY WRIGHT ADR ETF
(Formerly AdvisorShares WCM/BNY Mellon Focused Growth ADR ETF)
Schedule of Investments
June 30, 2017
Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS — 99.3% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Airlines — 5.5% | | | | | | | | |
Copa Holdings SA, Class A (Panama) | | | 16,034 | | | $ | 1,875,978 | |
Latam Airlines Group SA (Chile)(a)(b) | | | 152,723 | | | | 1,690,644 | |
Total Airlines | | | | | | | 3,566,622 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Banks — 17.6% | | | | | | | | |
Banco do Brasil SA (Brazil)(a)(b) | | | 182,285 | | | | 1,487,446 | |
Banco Macro SA (Argentina)(a)(b) | | | 18,913 | | | | 1,743,589 | |
BNP Paribas SA (France)(a)(b) | | | 46,213 | | | | 1,680,305 | |
Grupo Financiero Galicia SA (Argentina)(a)(b) | | | 40,836 | | | | 1,741,247 | |
ING Groep NV (Netherlands)(a)(b) | | | 96,770 | | | | 1,682,830 | |
Sberbank of Russia PJSC (Russia)(b) | | | 144,610 | | | | 1,502,498 | |
Societe Generale SA (France)(b) | | | 151,143 | | | | 1,652,749 | |
Total Banks | | | | | | | 11,490,664 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Building Materials — 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
CRH PLC (Ireland)(b) | | | 41,168 | | | | 1,460,229 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Chemicals — 5.7% | | | | | | | | |
Braskem SA (Brazil)(b) | | | 80,256 | | | | 1,662,904 | |
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (Chile)(b) | | | 61,043 | | | | 2,015,640 | |
Total Chemicals | | | | | | | 3,678,544 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Commercial Services — 10.5% | | | | | | | | |
New Oriental Education & Technology Group, Inc. (China)*(b) | | | 40,049 | | | | 2,823,054 | |
TAL Education Group (China)(b) | | | 33,047 | | | | 4,041,979 | |
Total Commercial Services | | | | | | | 6,865,033 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Computers — 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
Logitech International SA (Switzerland) | | | 39,378 | | | | 1,443,597 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Diversified Financial Services — 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
KB Financial Group, Inc. (South Korea)(b) | | | 36,455 | | | | 1,840,613 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Electric — 12.1% | | | | | | | | |
Empresa Distribuidora Y Comercializadora Norte (Argentina)*(a)(b) | | | 88,818 | | | | 2,833,294 | |
Enel SpA (Italy)(b) | | | 256,922 | | | | 1,370,679 | |
Pampa Energia SA (Argentina)*(a)(b) | | | 62,566 | | | | 3,682,009 | |
Total Electric | | | | | | | 7,885,982 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Forest Products & Paper — 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
Stora Enso OYJ (Finland)(a)(b) | | | 135,631 | | | | 1,763,203 | |
Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Insurance — 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
Chubb Ltd. | | | 11,653 | | | $ | 1,694,113 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Internet — 5.5% | | | | | | | | |
SINA Corp. (China)* | | | 22,347 | | | | 1,898,825 | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. (China)(a)(b) | | | 42,606 | | | | 1,532,112 | |
Weibo Corp. (China)*(a)(b) | | | 2,231 | | | | 148,294 | |
Total Internet | | | | | | | 3,579,231 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Iron/Steel — 2.9% | | | | | | | | |
Ternium SA (Luxembourg)(b) | | | 68,039 | | | | 1,911,215 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Lodging — 3.6% | | | | | | | | |
China Lodging Group Ltd. (China)*(b) | | | 28,962 | | | | 2,336,654 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Machinery – Construction & Mining — 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
Komatsu Ltd. (Japan)(b) | | | 54,661 | | | | 1,402,055 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Pharmaceuticals — 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
Galapagos NV (Belgium)*(b) | | | 19,536 | | | | 1,494,895 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Real Estate — 4.9% | | | | | | | | |
Cresud SACIF y A (Argentina)*(a)(b) | | | 79,860 | | | | 1,553,277 | |
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones SA (Argentina)*(a)(b) | | | 68,493 | | | | 1,652,051 | |
Total Real Estate | | | | | | | 3,205,328 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Semiconductors — 4.5% | | | | | | | | |
Broadcom Ltd. | | | 5,850 | | | | 1,363,343 | |
STMicroelectronics NV (Switzerland)(c) | | | 106,932 | | | | 1,537,682 | |
Total Semiconductors | | | | | | | 2,901,025 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Software — 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
SAP SE (Germany)(b) | | | 16,916 | | | | 1,770,598 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Telecommunications — 6.7% | | | | | | | | |
America Movil SAB de CV, Class L (Mexico)(b) | | | 86,875 | | | | 1,383,050 | |
Telecom Argentina SA (Argentina)(b) | | | 58,954 | | | | 1,493,894 | |
TIM Participacoes SA (Brazil)(b) | | | 102,154 | | | | 1,511,879 | |
Total Telecommunications | | | | | | | 4,388,823 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $60,417,630) | | | | | | | 64,678,424 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUND — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio – Private Investment Class, 0.59%(d) | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $486,306) | | | 486,306 | | | | 486,306 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES DORSEY WRIGHT ADR ETF
(Formerly AdvisorShares WCM/BNY Mellon Focused Growth ADR ETF)
Schedule of Investments (continued)
June 30, 2017
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — 10.2%(e) | | | | | | | | |
BNP Paribas Securities Corp., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.11%, total to be received $279,588, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 9.00%, 07/28/17 – 09/09/49, totaling $284,138) | | $ | 279,562 | | | $ | 279,562 | |
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.10%, total to be received $1,385,054, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 8.75%, 07/27/17 – 07/01/47, totaling $1,408,190) | | | 1,384,927 | | | | 1,384,927 | |
Daiwa Capital Markets America, dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.15%, total to be received $1,546,691, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 6.50%, 07/13/17 – 12/01/51, totaling $1,573,149) | | | 1,546,543 | | | | 1,546,543 | |
HSBC Securities USA, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.06%, total to be received $340,319, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 7.25%, 07/15/17 – 01/15/37, totaling $346,623) | | | 340,289 | | | | 340,289 | |
Nomura Securities International, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.13%, total to be received $1,546,689, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 9.50%, 07/10/17 – 06/20/67, totaling $1,573,124) | | | 1,546,543 | | | | 1,546,543 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
RBC Dominion Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.08%, total to be received $1,546,682, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 1.38% – 7.00%, 02/19/19 – 06/01/47, totaling $1,572,648) | | $ | 1,546,543 | | | $ | 1,546,543 | |
Total Repurchase Agreements | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $6,644,407) | | | | | | | 6,644,407 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments — 110.2% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $67,548,343) | | | | | | | 71,809,137 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (10.2%) | | | | | | | (6,624,300 | ) |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 65,184,837 | |
PLC — Public Limited Company
| * | Non-income producing security. |
| (a) | All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of the securities on loan is $6,488,444; the aggregate market value of the collateral held by the fund is $6,644,407. |
| (b) | American Depositary Receipt. |
| (d) | Rate shown reflects the 7-day yield as of June 30, 2017. |
| (e) | Collateral received from brokers for securities lending was invested in these short-term investments. |
SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Airlines | | | 5.5 | % |
Banks | | | 17.6 | |
Building Materials | | | 2.3 | |
Chemicals | | | 5.7 | |
Commercial Services | | | 10.5 | |
Computers | | | 2.2 | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 2.8 | |
Electric | | | 12.1 | |
Forest Products & Paper | | | 2.7 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES DORSEY WRIGHT ADR ETF
(Formerly AdvisorShares WCM/BNY Mellon Focused Growth ADR ETF)
Schedule of Investments (continued)
June 30, 2017
SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Insurance | | | 2.6 | % |
Internet | | | 5.5 | |
Iron/Steel | | | 2.9 | |
Lodging | | | 3.6 | |
Machinery – Construction & Mining | | | 2.2 | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 2.3 | |
Real Estate | | | 4.9 | |
Semiconductors | | | 4.5 | |
Software | | | 2.7 | |
Telecommunications | | | 6.7 | |
Money Market Fund | | | 0.7 | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | 10.2 | |
Total Investments | | | 110.2 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | | (10.2 | ) |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES FOCUSED EQUITY ETF
Schedule of Investments
June 30, 2017
Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS — 99.3% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Aerospace/Defense — 4.1% | | | | | | | | |
HEICO Corp. | | | 6,971 | | | $ | 500,797 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Banks — 3.5% | | | | | | | | |
Signature Bank* | | | 2,940 | | | | 421,978 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Building Materials — 3.6% | | | | | | | | |
Continental Building Products, Inc.* | | | 18,918 | | | | 440,789 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Chemicals — 12.7% | | | | | | | | |
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.* | | | 16,286 | | | | 521,803 | |
RPM International, Inc. | | | 8,142 | | | | 444,146 | |
Sherwin-Williams Co. (The) | | | 1,629 | | | | 571,714 | |
Total Chemicals | | | | | | | 1,537,663 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Commercial Services — 4.6% | | | | | | | | |
Moody's Corp. | | | 4,644 | | | | 565,082 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Computers — 4.3% | | | | | | | | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A | | | 7,835 | | | | 520,244 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Diversified Financial Services — 8.3% | | | | | | | | |
Alliance Data Systems Corp. | | | 1,924 | | | | 493,871 | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | 7,766 | | | | 511,935 | |
Total Diversified Financial Services | | | | | | | 1,005,806 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Entertainment — 3.7% | | | | | | | | |
Cinemark Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 11,442 | | | | 444,522 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Food — 10.4% | | | | | | | | |
Hormel Foods Corp. | | | 12,621 | | | | 430,502 | |
Ingredion, Inc. | | | 3,528 | | | | 420,573 | |
JM Smucker Co. (The) | | | 3,437 | | | | 406,700 | |
Total Food | | | | | | | 1,257,775 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Hand/Machine Tools — 3.3% | | | | | | | | |
Snap-on, Inc. | | | 2,563 | | | | 404,954 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Healthcare – Products — 13.2% | | | | | | | | |
C.R. Bard, Inc. | | | 1,976 | | | | 624,633 | |
Danaher Corp. | | | 5,629 | | | | 475,031 | |
Stryker Corp. | | | 3,670 | | | | 509,323 | |
Total Healthcare – Products | | | | | | | 1,608,987 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Insurance — 4.0% | | | | | | | | |
Aflac, Inc. | | | 6,304 | | | | 489,695 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Machinery – Diversified — 4.0% | | | | | | | | |
Wabtec Corp.(a) | | | 5,265 | | | | 481,748 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Pharmaceuticals — 3.3% | | | | | | | | |
Express Scripts Holding Co.* | | | 6,329 | | | | 404,043 | |
Investments | | Shares/Principal | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Retail — 3.1% | | | | | | | | |
Ross Stores, Inc. | | | 6,613 | | | $ | 381,769 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Software — 13.2% | | | | | | | | |
Cerner Corp.* | | | 9,266 | | | | 615,911 | |
Fiserv, Inc.* | | | 4,101 | | | | 501,717 | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 6,984 | | | | 481,407 | |
Total Software | | | | | | | 1,599,035 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $10,999,944) | | | | | | | 12,064,887 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUND — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds Treasury Trust Fund Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.77%(b) | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $100,500) | | | 100,500 | | | | 100,500 | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — 3.2%(c) | | | | | | | | |
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.08%, total to be received $114,312, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 1.38% – 6.38%, 02/29/20 – 08/15/27, totaling $115,738) | | $ | 114,302 | | | | 114,302 | |
HSBC Securities USA, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.06%, total to be received $19,667, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 7.25%, 07/15/17 – 01/15/37, totaling $20,031) | | | 19,665 | | | | 19,665 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES FOCUSED EQUITY ETF
Schedule of Investments (continued)
June 30, 2017
Investments | | Shares/Principal | | | Value | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (continued) | | | | | |
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.08%, total to be received $250,023, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.63% – 2.63%, 07/15/17 – 02/15/45, totaling $252,560) | | $ | 250,000 | | | $ | 250,000 | |
Total Repurchase Agreements | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $383,967) | | | | | | | 383,967 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments — 103.3% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $11,484,411) | | | | | | | 12,549,354 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (3.3%) | | | | | | | (399,747 | ) |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 12,149,607 | |
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of the securities on loan is $895,825; the aggregate market value of the collateral held by the fund is $914,694. The aggregate market value of the collateral includes non-cash U.S. Treasury securities collateral having a value of $530,727. |
(b) | Rate shown reflects the 7-day yield as of June 30, 2017. |
(c) | Collateral received from brokers for securities lending was invested in these short-term investments. |
SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Aerospace/Defense | | | 4.1 | % |
Banks | | | 3.5 | |
Building Materials | | | 3.6 | |
Chemicals | | | 12.7 | |
Commercial Services | | | 4.6 | |
Computers | | | 4.3 | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 8.3 | |
Entertainment | | | 3.7 | |
Food | | | 10.4 | |
SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Hand/Machine Tools | | | 3.3 | % |
Healthcare – Products | | | 13.2 | |
Insurance | | | 4.0 | |
Machinery – Diversified | | | 4.0 | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 3.3 | |
Retail | | | 3.1 | |
Software | | | 13.2 | |
Money Market Fund | | | 0.8 | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | 3.2 | |
Total Investments | | | 103.3 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | | (3.3 | ) |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES GARTMAN GOLD/EURO ETF |
Schedule of Investments (Consolidated)† |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
EXCHANGE TRADED FUND — 33.0% | | | | | | | | |
Debt Fund — 33.0% | | | | | | | | |
AdvisorShares Sage Core Reserves ETF†† | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $4,974,000) | | | 50,000 | | | $ | 4,976,500 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUND — 28.7% | | | | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Cash Reserve, 0.10%(a) | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $4,324,052) | | | 4,324,052 | | | | 4,324,052 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments — 61.7% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $9,298,052) | | | | | | | 9,300,552 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 38.3% | | | | | | | 5,763,014 | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 15,063,566 | |
ETF — Exchange Traded Fund
† | The Consolidated Schedule of Investments included the accounts of the wholly owned subsidiary. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. See the Notes to Financial Statements. |
†† | Affiliated Company. |
(a) | Rate shown reflects the 7-day yield as of June 30, 2017. |
SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Debt Fund | | | 33.0 | % |
Money Market Fund | | | 28.7 | |
Total Investments | | | 61.7 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | | 38.3 | |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
Futures contracts outstanding as of June 30, 2017:
Type | | Broker | | Expiration Date | | Number of Contracts | | | Value at Trade Date | | | Value at June 30, 2017 | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
EURO Currency | | Interactive Brokers LLC | | September 2017 | | | (106 | ) | | $ | (14,901,414 | ) | | $ | (15,193,775 | ) | | $ | (292,361 | ) |
Gold 100 Oz. | | Interactive Brokers LLC | | August 2017 | | | 122 | | | | 15,363,328 | | | | 15,156,060 | | | | (207,268 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (499,629 | ) |
Cash posted as collateral from broker for futures contracts was $5,809,064 at June 30, 2017.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES GARTMAN GOLD/YEN ETF |
Schedule of Investments (Consolidated)† |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
EXCHANGE TRADED FUND — 32.3% | | | | | | | | |
Debt Fund — 32.3% | | | | | | | | |
AdvisorShares Sage Core Reserves ETF†† | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $4,974,000) | | | 50,000 | | | $ | 4,976,500 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUND — 21.0% | | | | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Cash Reserve, 0.10%(a) | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $3,247,432) | | | 3,247,432 | | | | 3,247,432 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments — 53.3% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $8,221,432) | | | | | | | 8,223,932 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 46.7% | | | | | | | 7,203,556 | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 15,427,488 | |
ETF — Exchange Traded Fund
† | The Consolidated Schedule of Investments included the accounts of the wholly owned subsidiary. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. See the Notes to Financial Statements. |
†† | Affiliated Company. |
(a) | Rate shown reflects the 7-day yield as of June 30, 2017. |
SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Debt Fund | | | 32.3 | % |
Money Market Fund | | | 21.0 | |
Total Investments | | | 53.3 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | | 46.7 | |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
Futures contracts outstanding as of June 30, 2017:
Type | | Broker | | Expiration Date | | Number of Contracts | | | Value at Trade Date | | | Value at June 30, 2017 | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Gold 100 Oz. | | Interactive Brokers LLC | | August 2017 | | | 123 | | | $ | 15,483,210 | | | $ | 15,280,290 | | | $ | (202,920 | ) |
Japanese Yen Currency | | Interactive Brokers LLC | | September 2017 | | | (136 | ) | | | (15,408,396 | ) | | | (15,147,000 | ) | | | 261,396 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 58,476 | |
Cash posted as collateral from broker for futures contracts was $7,252,343 at June 30, 2017.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES KIM KOREA EQUITY ETF |
Schedule of Investments |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS — 98.3% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Advertising — 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
Innocean Worldwide, Inc. (South Korea) | | | 4,559 | | | $ | 254,219 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Agriculture — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Easy Bio, Inc. (South Korea) | | | 12,349 | | | | 72,638 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Airlines — 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
Hanjin Kal Corp. (South Korea)* | | | 10,262 | | | | 237,681 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Apparel — 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
Handsome Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 6,773 | | | | 193,573 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Auto Manufacturers — 3.9% | | | | | | | | |
Hyundai Motor Co. (South Korea) | | | 2,754 | | | | 383,921 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Auto Parts & Equipment — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
Halla Holdings Corp. (South Korea) | | | 518 | | | | 29,066 | |
Hankook Tire Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 1,068 | | | | 59,367 | |
Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 367 | | | | 80,190 | |
Total Auto Parts & Equipment | | | | | | | 168,623 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Banks — 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Industrial Bank of Korea (South Korea) | | | 12,224 | | | | 152,246 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Beverages — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 31 | | | | 46,440 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Biotechnology — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Samsung Biologics Co. Ltd. (South Korea)*‡ | | | 74 | | | | 18,886 | |
Seegene, Inc. (South Korea)* | | | 1,503 | | | | 49,590 | |
Total Biotechnology | | | | | | | 68,476 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Chemicals — 5.9% | | | | | | | | |
Kumho Petrochemical Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 1,510 | | | | 97,002 | |
LG Chem Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 657 | | | | 167,100 | |
Lotte Chemical Corp. (South Korea) | | | 1,065 | | | | 320,203 | |
Total Chemicals | | | | | | | 584,305 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Commercial Services — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
AJ Rent A Car Co. Ltd. (South Korea)* | | | 1,893 | | | | 20,847 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Computers — 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
Samsung SDS Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 388 | | | | 62,567 | |
SK Holdings Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 795 | | | | 193,165 | |
Total Computers | | | | | | | 255,732 | |
Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Cosmetics/Personal Care — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Amorepacific Corp. (South Korea) | | | 220 | | | $ | 58,454 | |
Korea Kolmar Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 154 | | | | 9,718 | |
LG Household & Health Care Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 24 | | | | 20,850 | |
Total Cosmetics/Personal Care | | | | | | | 89,022 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Distribution/Wholesale — 3.8% | | | | | | | | |
Hanwha Corp. (South Korea) | | | 2,900 | | | | 120,142 | |
Kolon Corp. (South Korea) | | | 561 | | | | 40,206 | |
LG Corp. (South Korea) | | | 2,558 | | | | 172,821 | |
SK Networks Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 8,196 | | | | 44,771 | |
Total Distribution/Wholesale | | | | | | | 377,940 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Diversified Financial Services — 5.2% | | | | | | | | |
DGB Financial Group, Inc. (South Korea) | | | 7,286 | | | | 75,143 | |
KB Financial Group, Inc. (South Korea) | | | 6,681 | | | | 336,926 | |
KIWOOM Securities Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 1,353 | | | | 110,449 | |
Total Diversified Financial Services | | | | | | | 522,518 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Electrical Components & Equipment — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
LG Electronics, Inc. (South Korea) | | | 529 | | | | 37,081 | |
LS Corp. (South Korea) | | | 2,083 | | | | 132,719 | |
Total Electrical Components & Equipment | | | | | | | 169,800 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Electronics — 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
LG Display Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 3,347 | | | | 108,529 | |
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 449 | | | | 40,028 | |
Total Electronics | | | | | | | 148,557 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Engineering & Construction — 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
Daelim Industrial Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 2,039 | | | | 158,608 | |
Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd. (South Korea)* | | | 4,020 | | | | 26,632 | |
Hyundai Development Co. – Engineering & Construction (South Korea) | | | 710 | | | | 29,135 | |
Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 1,365 | | | | 54,939 | |
Total Engineering & Construction | | | | | | | 269,314 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Food — 3.9% | | | | | | | | |
CJ CheilJedang Corp. (South Korea) | | | 655 | | | | 206,950 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES KIM KOREA EQUITY ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Food (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Hyundai Greenfood Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 3,663 | | | $ | 56,667 | |
NUTRIBIOTECH Co. Ltd. (South Korea)* | | | 2,299 | | | | 42,096 | |
Orion Corp. (South Korea) | | | 123 | | | | 85,788 | |
Total Food | | | | | | | 391,501 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Gas — 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Korea Gas Corp. (South Korea)* | | | 2,843 | | | | 132,192 | |
SK Chemicals Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 317 | | | | 20,392 | |
Total Gas | | | | | | | 152,584 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Healthcare – Products — 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Interojo Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 1,414 | | | | 43,749 | |
i-SENS, Inc. (South Korea) | | | 805 | | | | 19,348 | |
Value Added Technologies Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 753 | | | | 18,395 | |
Vieworks Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 1,369 | | | | 68,800 | |
Total Healthcare – Products | | | | | | | 150,292 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Holding Companies – Diversified — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
CJ Corp. (South Korea) | | | 608 | | | | 100,700 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Insurance — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Samsung Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 1,199 | | | | 122,609 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Internet — 3.4% | | | | | | | | |
MDS Technology Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 3,090 | | | | 54,014 | |
NAVER Corp. (South Korea) | | | 383 | | | | 280,517 | |
Total Internet | | | | | | | 334,531 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Iron/Steel — 3.8% | | | | | | | | |
POSCO (South Korea) | | | 1,528 | | | | 383,285 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Leisure Time — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Hana Tour Service, Inc. (South Korea) | | | 1,228 | | | | 98,206 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Machinery – Diversified — 3.0% | | | | | | | | |
Hyundai Robotics Co. Ltd. (South Korea)* | | | 544 | | | | 183,766 | |
SFA Engineering Corp. (South Korea) | | | 2,802 | | | | 110,082 | |
Total Machinery – Diversified | | | | | | | 293,848 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Media — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
CJ E&M Corp. (South Korea) | | | 878 | | | | 58,168 | |
Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing — 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Doosan Corp. (South Korea) | | | 1,302 | | | $ | 135,418 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Oil & Gas — 3.0% | | | | | | | | |
GS Holdings Corp. (South Korea) | | | 1,444 | | | | 86,073 | |
S-Oil Corp. (South Korea) | | | 2,611 | | | | 216,338 | |
Total Oil & Gas | | | | | | | 302,411 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Pharmaceuticals — 2.0% | | | | | | | | |
Dong-A Socio Holdings Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 433 | | | | 51,280 | |
Green Cross Corp. (South Korea) | | | 316 | | | | 48,195 | |
Hanmi Pharm Co. Ltd. (South Korea)* | | | 82 | | | | 26,732 | |
Yuhan Corp. (South Korea) | | | 328 | | | | 70,522 | |
Total Pharmaceuticals | | | | | | | 196,729 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Retail — 4.4% | | | | | | | | |
E-MART, Inc. (South Korea) | | | 240 | | | | 49,189 | |
GS Retail Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 964 | | | | 43,476 | |
Lotte Shopping Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 615 | | | | 163,136 | |
Samsung C&T Corp. (South Korea) | | | 1,408 | | | | 182,130 | |
Total Retail | | | | | | | 437,931 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Semiconductors — 22.9% | | | | | | | | |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 939 | | | | 1,950,796 | |
Silicon Works Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 1,431 | | | | 43,900 | |
SK Hynix, Inc. (South Korea) | | | 3,839 | | | | 226,149 | |
TES Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 2,479 | | | | 61,208 | |
Total Semiconductors | | | | | | | 2,282,053 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shipbuilding — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (South Korea)* | | | 313 | | | | 48,284 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Software — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Netmarble Games Corp. (South Korea)*‡ | | | 160 | | | | 21,675 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Telecommunications — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
SK Telecom Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 547 | | | | 127,170 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Transportation — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Hyundai Glovis Co. Ltd. (South Korea) | | | 758 | | | | 104,013 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES KIM KOREA EQUITY ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Transportation (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Korea Line Corp. (South Korea)* | | | 882 | | | $ | 28,291 | |
Total Transportation | | | | | | | 132,304 | |
Total Common Stocks | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $8,381,919) | | | | | | | 9,785,551 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments — 98.3% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $8,381,919) | | | | | | | 9,785,551 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 1.7% | | | | | | | 174,127 | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 9,959,678 | |
* | Non-income producing security. |
‡ | Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be resold subject to that rule except to qualified institutional buyers. Unless otherwise noted, 144A securities are deemed to be liquid. |
SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Advertising | | | 2.6 | % |
Agriculture | | | 0.7 | |
Airlines | | | 2.4 | |
Apparel | | | 1.9 | |
Auto Manufacturers | | | 3.9 | |
Auto Parts & Equipment | | | 1.7 | |
Banks | | | 1.5 | |
Beverages | | | 0.5 | |
Biotechnology | | | 0.7 | |
Chemicals | | | 5.9 | |
Commercial Services | | | 0.2 | |
Computers | | | 2.6 | |
Cosmetics/Personal Care | | | 0.9 | |
Distribution/Wholesale | | | 3.8 | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 5.2 | |
Electrical Components & Equipment | | | 1.7 | |
Electronics | | | 1.5 | |
Engineering & Construction | | | 2.7 | |
SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Food | | | 3.9 | % |
Gas | | | 1.5 | |
Healthcare – Products | | | 1.5 | |
Holding Companies – Diversified | | | 1.0 | |
Insurance | | | 1.2 | |
Internet | | | 3.4 | |
Iron/Steel | | | 3.8 | |
Leisure Time | | | 1.0 | |
Machinery – Diversified | | | 3.0 | |
Media | | | 0.6 | |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing | | | 1.4 | |
Oil & Gas | | | 3.0 | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 2.0 | |
Retail | | | 4.4 | |
Semiconductors | | | 22.9 | |
Shipbuilding | | | 0.5 | |
Software | | | 0.2 | |
Telecommunications | | | 1.3 | |
Transportation | | | 1.3 | |
Total Investments | | | 98.3 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | | 1.7 | |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES MADRONA DOMESTIC ETF |
Schedule of Investments |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS — 97.6% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Advertising — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 3,543 | | | $ | 87,158 | |
Omnicom Group, Inc. | | | 469 | | | | 38,880 | |
Total Advertising | | | | | | | 126,038 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Aerospace/Defense — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
Arconic, Inc. | | | 5,278 | | | | 119,547 | |
Boeing Co. (The) | | | 456 | | | | 90,174 | |
General Dynamics Corp. | | | 71 | | | | 14,065 | |
Harris Corp. | | | 531 | | | | 57,921 | |
L3 Technologies, Inc. | | | 85 | | | | 14,202 | |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | | | 50 | | | | 13,880 | |
Northrop Grumman Corp. | | | 52 | | | | 13,349 | |
Raytheon Co. | | | 79 | | | | 12,757 | |
Rockwell Collins, Inc. | | | 591 | | | | 62,102 | |
TransDigm Group, Inc.(a) | | | 150 | | | | 40,331 | |
United Technologies Corp. | | | 165 | | | | 20,148 | |
Total Aerospace/Defense | | | | | | | 458,476 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Agriculture — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Altria Group, Inc. | | | 180 | | | | 13,405 | |
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. | | | 2,988 | | | | 123,644 | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 447 | | | | 52,500 | |
Reynolds American, Inc. | | | 208 | | | | 13,528 | |
Total Agriculture | | | | | | | 203,077 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Airlines — 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Alaska Air Group, Inc. | | | 1,157 | | | | 103,852 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | | | 2,373 | | | | 127,525 | |
Southwest Airlines Co. | | | 1,759 | | | | 109,304 | |
United Continental Holdings, Inc.* | | | 435 | | | | 32,734 | |
Total Airlines | | | | | | | 373,415 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Apparel — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Hanesbrands, Inc.(a) | | | 6,574 | | | | 152,254 | |
Michael Kors Holdings Ltd.* | | | 362 | | | | 13,122 | |
NIKE, Inc., Class B | | | 783 | | | | 46,197 | |
Ralph Lauren Corp. | | | 297 | | | | 21,919 | |
Under Armour, Inc., Class C*(a) | | | 661 | | | | 13,326 | |
VF Corp. | | | 723 | | | | 41,645 | |
Total Apparel | | | | | | | 288,463 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Auto Manufacturers — 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Ford Motor Co. | | | 12,268 | | | | 137,279 | |
General Motors Co. | | | 4,244 | | | | 148,243 | |
PACCAR, Inc. | | | 1,339 | | | | 88,427 | |
Total Auto Manufacturers | | | | | | | 373,949 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Auto Parts & Equipment — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
BorgWarner, Inc. | | | 1,730 | | | | 73,283 | |
Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Auto Parts & Equipment (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Delphi Automotive PLC | | | 1,467 | | | $ | 128,583 | |
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The) | | | 4,412 | | | | 154,243 | |
Total Auto Parts & Equipment | | | | | | | 356,109 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Banks — 6.1% | | | | | | | | |
Bank of America Corp. | | | 2,442 | | | | 59,243 | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The) | | | 1,401 | | | | 71,479 | |
BB&T Corp. | | | 852 | | | | 38,689 | |
Capital One Financial Corp. | | | 1,188 | | | | 98,153 | |
Citigroup, Inc. | | | 848 | | | | 56,714 | |
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | | | 3,897 | | | | 139,045 | |
Comerica, Inc. | | | 2,151 | | | | 157,539 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp | | | 1,525 | | | | 39,589 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) | | | 644 | | | | 142,904 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc. | | | 5,517 | | | | 74,590 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 267 | | | | 24,404 | |
KeyCorp | | | 2,722 | | | | 51,010 | |
M&T Bank Corp. | | | 173 | | | | 28,017 | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 2,565 | | | | 114,296 | |
Northern Trust Corp. | | | 688 | | | | 66,881 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | | | 481 | | | | 60,062 | |
Regions Financial Corp. | | | 7,116 | | | | 104,178 | |
State Street Corp. | | | 1,072 | | | | 96,191 | |
SunTrust Banks, Inc. | | | 796 | | | | 45,149 | |
US Bancorp | | | 384 | | | | 19,937 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 1,253 | | | | 69,429 | |
Zions Bancorporation | | | 1,599 | | | | 70,212 | |
Total Banks | | | | | | | 1,627,711 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Beverages — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Brown-Forman Corp., Class B | | | 294 | | | | 14,288 | |
Coca-Cola Co. (The) | | | 333 | | | | 14,935 | |
Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A | | | 416 | | | | 80,592 | |
Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. | | | 281 | | | | 25,602 | |
Molson Coors Brewing Co., Class B | | | 1,336 | | | | 115,350 | |
Monster Beverage Corp.* | | | 955 | | | | 47,444 | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 124 | | | | 14,321 | |
Total Beverages | | | | | | | 312,532 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Biotechnology — 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 852 | | | | 103,663 | |
Amgen, Inc. | | | 132 | | | | 22,734 | |
Biogen, Inc.* | | | 166 | | | | 45,046 | |
Celgene Corp.* | | | 1,031 | | | | 133,896 | |
Illumina, Inc.* | | | 71 | | | | 12,320 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES MADRONA DOMESTIC ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Biotechnology (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 76 | | | $ | 37,326 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 201 | | | | 25,903 | |
Total Biotechnology | | | | | | | 380,888 | |
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Building Materials — 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. | | | 728 | | | | 47,495 | |
Johnson Controls International PLC | | | 2,201 | | | | 95,435 | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | | | 256 | | | | 56,981 | |
Masco Corp. | | | 2,076 | | | | 79,324 | |
Vulcan Materials Co. | | | 824 | | | | 104,384 | |
Total Building Materials | | | | | | | 383,619 | |
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Chemicals — 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | | | 227 | | | | 32,475 | |
Albemarle Corp. | | | 233 | | | | 24,591 | |
Dow Chemical Co. (The) | | | 271 | | | | 17,092 | |
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. | | | 165 | | | | 13,317 | |
Eastman Chemical Co. | | | 819 | | | | 68,788 | |
FMC Corp. | | | 234 | | | | 17,094 | |
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. | | | 102 | | | | 13,770 | |
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A | | | 1,284 | | | | 108,357 | |
Monsanto Co. | | | 117 | | | | 13,848 | |
Mosaic Co. (The) | | | 606 | | | | 13,835 | |
PPG Industries, Inc. | | | 320 | | | | 35,187 | |
Praxair, Inc. | | | 228 | | | | 30,221 | |
Sherwin-Williams Co. (The) | | | 98 | | | | 34,394 | |
Total Chemicals | | | | | | | 422,969 | |
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Commercial Services — 3.3% | | | | | | | | |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 220 | | | | 22,541 | |
Cintas Corp. | | | 223 | | | | 28,107 | |
Ecolab, Inc. | | | 222 | | | | 29,470 | |
Equifax, Inc. | | | 282 | | | | 38,752 | |
Gartner, Inc.* | | | 292 | | | | 36,065 | |
Global Payments, Inc. | | | 153 | | | | 13,819 | |
H&R Block, Inc. | | | 1,848 | | | | 57,122 | |
IHS Markit Ltd.* | | | 519 | | | | 22,857 | |
Moody's Corp. | | | 205 | | | | 24,944 | |
Nielsen Holdings PLC | | | 1,500 | | | | 57,990 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc.* | | | 926 | | | | 49,698 | |
Quanta Services, Inc.* | | | 3,018 | | | | 99,353 | |
Robert Half International, Inc. | | | 1,341 | | | | 64,274 | |
S&P Global, Inc. | | | 333 | | | | 48,615 | |
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Total System Services, Inc. | | | 1,061 | | | $ | 61,803 | |
United Rentals, Inc.* | | | 1,236 | | | | 139,310 | |
Verisk Analytics, Inc.* | | | 203 | | | | 17,127 | |
Western Union Co. (The) | | | 3,450 | | | | 65,723 | |
Total Commercial Services | | | | | | | 877,570 | |
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Computers — 2.9% | | | | | | | | |
Accenture PLC, Class A | | | 348 | | | | 43,041 | |
Apple, Inc. | | | 368 | | | | 52,999 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A | | | 1,060 | | | | 70,384 | |
CSRA, Inc. | | | 1,767 | | | | 56,102 | |
DXC Technology Co. | | | 1,998 | | | | 153,286 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | | | 888 | | | | 14,732 | |
HP, Inc. | | | 806 | | | | 14,089 | |
International Business Machines Corp. | | | 88 | | | | 13,537 | |
NetApp, Inc. | | | 1,852 | | | | 74,173 | |
Seagate Technology PLC | | | 3,669 | | | | 142,174 | |
Western Digital Corp. | | | 1,710 | | | | 151,506 | |
Total Computers | | | | | | | 786,023 | |
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Cosmetics/Personal Care — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | | | 178 | | | | 13,195 | |
Coty, Inc., Class A | | | 2,237 | | | | 41,966 | |
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (The), Class A | | | 260 | | | | 24,955 | |
Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | | | 148 | | | | 12,898 | |
Total Cosmetics/Personal Care | | | | | | | 93,014 | |
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Distribution/Wholesale — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Fastenal Co. | | | 1,640 | | | | 71,389 | |
LKQ Corp.* | | | 2,140 | | | | 70,513 | |
W.W. Grainger, Inc. | | | 261 | | | | 47,119 | |
Total Distribution/Wholesale | | | | | | | 189,021 | |
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Diversified Financial Services — 6.7% | | | | | | | | |
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. | | | 887 | | | | 147,118 | |
Alliance Data Systems Corp. | | | 468 | | | | 120,131 | |
American Express Co. | | | 802 | | | | 67,560 | |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 1,133 | | | | 144,220 | |
BlackRock, Inc. | | | 148 | | | | 62,517 | |
CBOE Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,506 | | | | 137,648 | |
Charles Schwab Corp. (The) | | | 1,974 | | | | 84,803 | |
CME Group, Inc. | | | 262 | | | | 32,813 | |
Discover Financial Services | | | 1,856 | | | | 115,425 | |
E*TRADE Financial Corp.* | | | 1,753 | | | | 66,667 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Franklin Resources, Inc. | | | 1,326 | | | $ | 59,391 | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | 945 | | | | 62,294 | |
Invesco Ltd. | | | 3,268 | | | | 115,001 | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | | | 420 | | | | 51,009 | |
Nasdaq, Inc. | | | 750 | | | | 53,617 | |
Navient Corp. | | | 6,615 | | | | 110,140 | |
Raymond James Financial, Inc. | | | 1,717 | | | | 137,738 | |
Synchrony Financial | | | 3,393 | | | | 101,179 | |
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | | | 977 | | | | 72,503 | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | | | 638 | | | | 59,832 | |
Total Diversified Financial Services | | | | | | | 1,801,606 | |
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Electric — 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
AES Corp. (The) | | | 3,754 | | | | 41,707 | |
Alliant Energy Corp. | | | 351 | | | | 14,100 | |
Ameren Corp. | | | 254 | | | | 13,886 | |
American Electric Power Co., Inc. | | | 213 | | | | 14,797 | |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | | | 506 | | | | 13,854 | |
CMS Energy Corp. | | | 284 | | | | 13,135 | |
Consolidated Edison, Inc. | | | 185 | | | | 14,952 | |
Dominion Energy, Inc.(a) | | | 190 | | | | 14,560 | |
DTE Energy Co. | | | 135 | | | | 14,282 | |
Duke Energy Corp. | | | 178 | | | | 14,879 | |
Edison International | | | 184 | | | | 14,387 | |
Entergy Corp. | | | 164 | | | | 12,590 | |
Eversource Energy | | | 231 | | | | 14,024 | |
Exelon Corp. | | | 360 | | | | 12,985 | |
FirstEnergy Corp. | | | 515 | | | | 15,017 | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | | | 98 | | | | 13,733 | |
PG&E Corp. | | | 223 | | | | 14,801 | |
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. | | | 168 | | | | 14,307 | |
PPL Corp. | | | 371 | | | | 14,343 | |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. | | | 329 | | | | 14,150 | |
SCANA Corp. | | | 198 | | | | 13,268 | |
Southern Co. (The) | | | 298 | | | | 14,268 | |
WEC Energy Group, Inc. | | | 236 | | | | 14,486 | |
Xcel Energy, Inc. | | | 314 | | | | 14,406 | |
Total Electric | | | | | | | 366,917 | |
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Electrical Components & Equipment — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Acuity Brands, Inc.(a) | | | 666 | | | | 135,385 | |
AMETEK, Inc. | | | 216 | | | | 13,083 | |
Emerson Electric Co. | | | 242 | | | | 14,428 | |
Total Electrical Components & Equipment | | | | | | | 162,896 | |
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Electronics — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Agilent Technologies, Inc. | | | 247 | | | $ | 14,650 | |
Allegion PLC | | | 669 | | | | 54,269 | |
Amphenol Corp., Class A | | | 193 | | | | 14,247 | |
Corning, Inc. | | | 1,057 | | | | 31,763 | |
FLIR Systems, Inc. | | | 1,284 | | | | 44,504 | |
Fortive Corp. | | | 278 | | | | 17,611 | |
Garmin Ltd.(a) | | | 426 | | | | 21,739 | |
Honeywell International, Inc. | | | 236 | | | | 31,456 | |
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.* | | | 22 | | | | 12,948 | |
PerkinElmer, Inc. | | | 232 | | | | 15,809 | |
TE Connectivity Ltd. | | | 490 | | | | 38,553 | |
Waters Corp.* | | | 73 | | | | 13,420 | |
Total Electronics | | | | | | | 310,969 | |
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Engineering & Construction — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Fluor Corp. | | | 1,108 | | | | 50,724 | |
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. | | | 1,279 | | | | 69,565 | |
Total Engineering & Construction | | | | | | | 120,289 | |
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Environmental Control — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Republic Services, Inc. | | | 212 | | | | 13,511 | |
Stericycle, Inc.* | | | 652 | | | | 49,761 | |
Waste Management, Inc. | | | 290 | | | | 21,271 | |
Total Environmental Control | | | | | | | 84,543 | |
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Food — 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Campbell Soup Co. | | | 273 | | | | 14,237 | |
Conagra Brands, Inc. | | | 346 | | | | 12,373 | |
General Mills, Inc. | | | 533 | | | | 29,528 | |
Hershey Co. (The) | | | 121 | | | | 12,992 | |
Hormel Foods Corp. | | | 370 | | | | 12,621 | |
JM Smucker Co. (The) | | | 300 | | | | 35,499 | |
Kellogg Co. | | | 200 | | | | 13,892 | |
Kraft Heinz Co. (The) | | | 210 | | | | 17,984 | |
Kroger Co. (The) | | | 3,195 | | | | 74,507 | |
McCormick & Co., Inc. | | | 131 | | | | 12,774 | |
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A | | | 563 | | | | 24,316 | |
Safeway, Inc PDC, LLC CVR*(b) | | | 447 | | | | 0 | |
Safeway, Inc SCRP. CVR*(b) | | | 447 | | | | 0 | |
Sysco Corp. | | | 954 | | | | 48,015 | |
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A | | | 2,509 | | | | 157,139 | |
Whole Foods Market, Inc. | | | 354 | | | | 14,907 | |
Total Food | | | | | | | 480,784 | |
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Forest Products & Paper — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
International Paper Co. | | | 1,263 | | | | 71,498 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Gas — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
NiSource, Inc. | | | 529 | | | $ | 13,415 | |
Sempra Energy | | | 118 | | | | 13,305 | |
Total Gas | | | | | | | 26,720 | |
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Hand/Machine Tools — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Snap-on, Inc. | | | 465 | | | | 73,470 | |
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | | | 221 | | | | 31,101 | |
Total Hand/Machine Tools | | | | | | | 104,571 | |
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Healthcare – Products — 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
Abbott Laboratories | | | 1,079 | | | | 52,450 | |
Align Technology, Inc.* | | | 221 | | | | 33,177 | |
Baxter International, Inc. | | | 608 | | | | 36,808 | |
Becton Dickinson and Co. | | | 184 | | | | 35,900 | |
Boston Scientific Corp.* | | | 1,468 | | | | 40,693 | |
C.R. Bard, Inc. | | | 48 | | | | 15,173 | |
Cooper Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 113 | | | | 27,055 | |
Danaher Corp. | | | 575 | | | | 48,524 | |
DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc. | | | 415 | | | | 26,909 | |
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.* | | | 257 | | | | 30,388 | |
Henry Schein, Inc.* | | | 73 | | | | 13,360 | |
Hologic, Inc.* | | | 670 | | | | 30,405 | |
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.* | | | 87 | | | | 14,044 | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.* | | | 15 | | | | 14,031 | |
Medtronic PLC | | | 223 | | | | 19,791 | |
Patterson Cos., Inc.(a) | | | 312 | | | | 14,648 | |
Stryker Corp. | | | 171 | | | | 23,731 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 354 | | | | 61,762 | |
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.* | | | 135 | | | | 13,931 | |
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | | | 467 | | | | 59,963 | |
Total Healthcare – Products | | | | | | | 612,743 | |
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Healthcare – Services — 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
Aetna, Inc. | | | 353 | | | | 53,596 | |
Anthem, Inc. | | | 305 | | | | 57,380 | |
Centene Corp.* | | | 844 | | | | 67,419 | |
Cigna Corp. | | | 399 | | | | 66,789 | |
DaVita, Inc.* | | | 534 | | | | 34,582 | |
Envision Healthcare Corp.* | | | 807 | | | | 50,575 | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc.* | | | 1,253 | | | | 109,261 | |
Humana, Inc. | | | 255 | | | | 61,358 | |
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings* | | | 332 | | | | 51,174 | |
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. | | | 190 | | | | 21,120 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 342 | | | | 63,414 | |
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Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B | | | 527 | | | $ | 64,336 | |
Total Healthcare – Services | | | | | | | 701,004 | |
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Holding Companies – Diversified — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Leucadia National Corp. | | | 3,579 | | | | 93,627 | |
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Home Builders — 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
D.R. Horton, Inc. | | | 3,486 | | | | 120,511 | |
Lennar Corp., Class A | | | 1,742 | | | | 92,884 | |
PulteGroup, Inc. | | | 6,385 | | | | 156,624 | |
Total Home Builders | | | | | | | 370,019 | |
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Home Furnishings — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Leggett & Platt, Inc. | | | 661 | | | | 34,723 | |
Whirlpool Corp. | | | 736 | | | | 141,032 | |
Total Home Furnishings | | | | | | | 175,755 | |
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Household Products/Wares — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Avery Dennison Corp. | | | 448 | | | | 39,590 | |
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | | | 262 | | | | 13,593 | |
Clorox Co. (The) | | | 106 | | | | 14,123 | |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | 104 | | | | 13,427 | |
Total Household Products/Wares | | | | | | | 80,733 | |
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Housewares — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Newell Brands, Inc. | | | 1,269 | | | | 68,044 | |
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Insurance — 6.3% | | | | | | | | |
Aflac, Inc. | | | 264 | | | | 20,508 | |
Allstate Corp. (The) | | | 830 | | | | 73,405 | |
American International Group, Inc. | | | 1,496 | | | | 93,530 | |
Aon PLC | | | 375 | | | | 49,856 | |
Arthur J Gallagher & Co. | | | 838 | | | | 47,976 | |
Assurant, Inc. | | | 1,390 | | | | 144,129 | |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B* | | | 141 | | | | 23,881 | |
Chubb Ltd. | | | 251 | | | | 36,490 | |
Everest Re Group Ltd. | | | 315 | | | | 80,196 | |
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | | | 1,941 | | | | 102,038 | |
Lincoln National Corp. | | | 1,571 | | | | 106,168 | |
Loews Corp. | | | 3,040 | | | | 142,302 | |
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | | | 607 | | | | 47,322 | |
MetLife, Inc. | | | 2,396 | | | | 131,636 | |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. | | | 1,035 | | | | 66,313 | |
Progressive Corp. (The) | | | 1,549 | | | | 68,295 | |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | 963 | | | | 104,139 | |
Torchmark Corp. | | | 300 | | | | 22,950 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Travelers Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 332 | | | $ | 42,008 | |
Unum Group | | | 1,311 | | | | 61,132 | |
Willis Towers Watson PLC | | | 379 | | | | 55,129 | |
XL Group Ltd (Bermuda) | | | 3,647 | | | | 159,739 | |
Total Insurance | | | | | | | 1,679,142 | |
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Internet — 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A* | | | 70 | | | | 65,077 | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C* | | | 74 | | | | 67,246 | |
Amazon.com, Inc.* | | | 15 | | | | 14,520 | |
eBay, Inc.* | | | 513 | | | | 17,914 | |
Expedia, Inc. | | | 474 | | | | 70,602 | |
F5 Networks, Inc.* | | | 607 | | | | 77,125 | |
Facebook, Inc., Class A* | | | 769 | | | | 116,104 | |
Netflix, Inc.* | | | 97 | | | | 14,493 | |
Priceline Group, Inc. (The)* | | | 42 | | | | 78,562 | |
Symantec Corp. | | | 2,036 | | | | 57,517 | |
TripAdvisor, Inc.* | | | 434 | | | | 16,579 | |
VeriSign, Inc.*(a) | | | 146 | | | | 13,572 | |
Total Internet | | | | | | | 609,311 | |
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Iron/Steel — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Nucor Corp. | | | 2,330 | | | | 134,837 | |
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Leisure Time — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Carnival Corp. | | | 1,533 | | | | 100,519 | |
Harley-Davidson, Inc. | | | 1,761 | | | | 95,129 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | | | 1,322 | | | | 144,402 | |
Total Leisure Time | | | | | | | 340,050 | |
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Lodging — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | | | 207 | | | | 12,803 | |
Marriott International, Inc., Class A | | | 286 | | | | 28,688 | |
Wyndham Worldwide Corp. | | | 705 | | | | 70,789 | |
Wynn Resorts Ltd. | | | 106 | | | | 14,217 | |
Total Lodging | | | | | | | 126,497 | |
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Machinery – Construction & Mining — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 131 | | | | 14,077 | |
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Machinery – Diversified — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Cummins, Inc. | | | 447 | | | | 72,512 | |
Deere & Co. | | | 381 | | | | 47,088 | |
Flowserve Corp. | | | 748 | | | | 34,730 | |
Rockwell Automation, Inc. | | | 137 | | | | 22,188 | |
Roper Technologies, Inc. | | | 141 | | | | 32,646 | |
Xylem, Inc. | | | 1,056 | | | | 58,534 | |
Total Machinery – Diversified | | | | | | | 267,698 | |
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Media — 3.3% | | | | | | | | |
CBS Corp., Class B | | | 2,020 | | | $ | 128,836 | |
Charter Communications, Inc., Class A* | | | 86 | | | | 28,969 | |
Comcast Corp., Class A | | | 1,283 | | | | 49,934 | |
Discovery Communications, Inc., Class A*(a) | | | 5,199 | | | | 134,290 | |
Discovery Communications, Inc., Class C* | | | 5,464 | | | | 137,748 | |
News Corp., Class A | | | 1,013 | | | | 13,878 | |
News Corp., Class B | | | 933 | | | | 13,202 | |
Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc., Class A | | | 1,140 | | | | 77,873 | |
Time Warner, Inc. | | | 657 | | | | 65,969 | |
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc., Class A | | | 3,114 | | | | 88,251 | |
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc., Class B | | | 3,219 | | | | 89,714 | |
Viacom, Inc., Class B | | | 423 | | | | 14,200 | |
Walt Disney Co. (The) | | | 401 | | | | 42,606 | |
Total Media | | | | | | | 885,470 | |
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Mining — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.* | | | 13,597 | | | | 163,300 | |
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Miscellaneous Manufacturing — 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
3M Co. | | | 89 | | | | 18,529 | |
Dover Corp. | | | 657 | | | | 52,704 | |
Eaton Corp. PLC | | | 842 | | | | 65,533 | |
General Electric Co. | | | 2,424 | | | | 65,472 | |
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | | | 103 | | | | 14,755 | |
Ingersoll-Rand PLC | | | 487 | | | | 44,507 | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp. | | | 419 | | | | 66,965 | |
Pentair PLC (United Kingdom) | | | 913 | | | | 60,751 | |
Textron, Inc. | | | 1,062 | | | | 50,020 | |
Total Miscellaneous Manufacturing | | | | | | | 439,236 | |
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Office/Business Equipment — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Xerox Corp. | | | 4,528 | | | | 130,089 | |
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Oil & Gas — 5.9% | | | | | | | | |
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. | | | 3,642 | | | | 91,341 | |
Chesapeake Energy Corp.*(a) | | | 33,732 | | | | 167,648 | |
Chevron Corp. | | | 1,373 | | | | 143,245 | |
Cimarex Energy Co. | | | 1,606 | | | | 150,980 | |
Concho Resources, Inc.* | | | 129 | | | | 15,678 | |
ConocoPhillips | | | 350 | | | | 15,386 | |
Devon Energy Corp. | | | 5,036 | | | | 161,001 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Oil & Gas (continued) | | | | | | | | |
EQT Corp.(a) | | | 226 | | | $ | 13,241 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 532 | | | | 42,948 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | | 2,946 | | | | 154,164 | |
Newfield Exploration Co.* | | | 4,712 | | | | 134,104 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | | 922 | | | | 55,200 | |
Phillips 66 | | | 1,820 | | | | 150,496 | |
Range Resources Corp. | | | 678 | | | | 15,709 | |
Tesoro Corp. | | | 1,656 | | | | 155,002 | |
Valero Energy Corp. | | | 1,738 | | | | 117,246 | |
Total Oil & Gas | | | | | | | 1,583,389 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Oil & Gas Services — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Baker Hughes, Inc. | | | 279 | | | | 15,208 | |
Halliburton Co. | | | 2,942 | | | | 125,653 | |
Schlumberger Ltd. | | | 1,280 | | | | 84,275 | |
Total Oil & Gas Services | | | | | | | 225,136 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Packaging & Containers — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Ball Corp. | | | 1,668 | | | | 70,406 | |
Sealed Air Corp. | | | 1,463 | | | | 65,484 | |
WestRock Co. | | | 338 | | | | 19,151 | |
Total Packaging & Containers | | | | | | | 155,041 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Pharmaceuticals — 3.6% | | | | | | | | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | 1,522 | | | | 110,360 | |
Allergan PLC | | | 370 | | | | 89,943 | |
AmerisourceBergen Corp.(a) | | | 526 | | | | 49,723 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 845 | | | | 47,084 | |
Cardinal Health, Inc. | | | 583 | | | | 45,427 | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 711 | | | | 58,515 | |
Express Scripts Holding Co.* | | | 2,250 | | | | 143,640 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 102 | | | | 13,494 | |
Mallinckrodt PLC* | | | 2,259 | | | | 101,226 | |
McKesson Corp. | | | 332 | | | | 54,627 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 279 | | | | 17,881 | |
Mylan NV* | | | 3,274 | | | | 127,097 | |
Perrigo Co. PLC | | | 517 | | | | 39,044 | |
Pfizer, Inc. | | | 853 | | | | 28,652 | |
Zoetis, Inc. | | | 443 | | | | 27,634 | |
Total Pharmaceuticals | | | | | | | 954,347 | |
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Pipelines — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | | 789 | | | | 15,117 | |
ONEOK, Inc.(a) | | | 914 | | | | 47,674 | |
Williams Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 1,970 | | | | 59,652 | |
Total Pipelines | | | | | | | 122,443 | |
Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Real Estate — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
CBRE Group, Inc., Class A* | | | 2,428 | | | $ | 88,379 | |
| | | | | | | | |
REITS — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | | | 131 | | | | 15,782 | |
American Tower Corp. | | | 304 | | | | 40,225 | |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | | | 81 | | | | 15,566 | |
Boston Properties, Inc. | | | 125 | | | | 15,377 | |
Crown Castle International Corp. | | | 153 | | | | 15,327 | |
Equinix, Inc. | | | 35 | | | | 15,021 | |
Equity Residential | | | 234 | | | | 15,404 | |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | | | 193 | | | | 15,054 | |
Federal Realty Investment Trust | | | 122 | | | | 15,420 | |
GGP, Inc. | | | 652 | | | | 15,361 | |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 826 | | | | 15,091 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc. | | | 387 | | | | 13,297 | |
Kimco Realty Corp. | | | 828 | | | | 15,194 | |
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | | | 142 | | | | 14,964 | |
Prologis, Inc. | | | 269 | | | | 15,774 | |
Public Storage | | | 73 | | | | 15,223 | |
Regency Centers Corp. | | | 246 | | | | 15,409 | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | | | 87 | | | | 14,073 | |
Ventas, Inc. | | | 220 | | | | 15,286 | |
Vornado Realty Trust | | | 139 | | | | 13,052 | |
Weyerhaeuser Co. | | | 462 | | | | 15,477 | |
Total REITS | | | | | | | 341,377 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Retail — 8.1% | | | | | | | | |
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. | | | 571 | | | | 66,573 | |
AutoNation, Inc.*(a) | | | 2,974 | | | | 125,384 | |
AutoZone, Inc.* | | | 166 | | | | 94,696 | |
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. | | | 2,824 | | | | 85,850 | |
Best Buy Co., Inc. | | | 1,520 | | | | 87,142 | |
CarMax, Inc.*(a) | | | 1,201 | | | | 75,735 | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.*(a) | | | 40 | | | | 16,644 | |
Coach, Inc. | | | 1,004 | | | | 47,529 | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | 87 | | | | 13,914 | |
CVS Health Corp. | | | 1,016 | | | | 81,747 | |
Darden Restaurants, Inc. | | | 369 | | | | 33,372 | |
Dollar General Corp. | | | 880 | | | | 63,439 | |
Dollar Tree, Inc.* | | | 1,898 | | | | 132,708 | |
Foot Locker, Inc. | | | 2,411 | | | | 118,814 | |
Gap, Inc. (The) | | | 2,892 | | | | 63,595 | |
Genuine Parts Co. | | | 183 | | | | 16,975 | |
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | | | 363 | | | | 55,684 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES MADRONA DOMESTIC ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
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Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Retail (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Kohl’s Corp. | | | 1,623 | | | $ | 62,761 | |
L Brands, Inc. | | | 1,162 | | | | 62,620 | |
Lowe’s Cos., Inc. | | | 1,364 | | | | 105,751 | |
Macy’s, Inc. | | | 654 | | | | 15,199 | |
McDonald's Corp. | | | 93 | | | | 14,244 | |
Nordstrom, Inc.(a) | | | 277 | | | | 13,249 | |
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.*(a) | | | 348 | | | | 76,122 | |
PVH Corp. | | | 411 | | | | 47,059 | |
Ross Stores, Inc. | | | 930 | | | | 53,689 | |
Signet Jewelers Ltd.(a) | | | 1,180 | | | | 74,623 | |
Staples, Inc. | | | 1,495 | | | | 15,055 | |
Starbucks Corp. | | | 1,076 | | | | 62,742 | |
Tiffany & Co. | | | 278 | | | | 26,096 | |
TJX Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 956 | | | | 68,995 | |
Tractor Supply Co. | | | 2,267 | | | | 122,894 | |
Ulta Beauty, Inc.* | | | 215 | | | | 61,778 | |
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. | | | 890 | | | | 69,696 | |
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | | | 173 | | | | 13,093 | |
Yum! Brands, Inc. | | | 416 | | | | 30,684 | |
Total Retail | | | | | | | 2,176,151 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Savings & Loans — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
People’s United Financial, Inc. | | | 889 | | | | 15,700 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Semiconductors — 4.8% | | | | | | | | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 822 | | | | 63,952 | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 3,550 | | | | 146,650 | |
Broadcom Ltd. | | | 512 | | | | 119,322 | |
Intel Corp. | | | 1,847 | | | | 62,318 | |
KLA-Tencor Corp. | | | 1,154 | | | | 105,602 | |
Lam Research Corp. | | | 997 | | | | 141,006 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc. | | | 1,733 | | | | 133,753 | |
Micron Technology, Inc.* | | | 5,408 | | | | 161,483 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | | | 94 | | | | 13,589 | |
Qorvo, Inc.* | | | 2,046 | | | | 129,553 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 967 | | | | 53,398 | |
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | | | 1,189 | | | | 114,084 | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 437 | | | | 33,618 | |
Xilinx, Inc. | | | 211 | | | | 13,571 | |
Total Semiconductors | | | | | | | 1,291,899 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Software — 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
Activision Blizzard, Inc. | | | 1,126 | | | | 64,824 | |
Adobe Systems, Inc.* | | | 390 | | | | 55,162 | |
Akamai Technologies, Inc.* | | | 1,252 | | | | 62,362 | |
Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Software (continued) | | | | | | | | |
ANSYS, Inc.* | | | 108 | | | $ | 13,141 | |
CA, Inc. | | | 436 | | | | 15,029 | |
Cerner Corp.* | | | 616 | | | | 40,946 | |
Citrix Systems, Inc.* | | | 702 | | | | 55,865 | |
Electronic Arts, Inc.* | | | 409 | | | | 43,239 | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | | 652 | | | | 55,681 | |
Fiserv, Inc.* | | | 355 | | | | 43,431 | |
Intuit, Inc. | | | 369 | | | | 49,007 | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 382 | | | | 26,331 | |
Oracle Corp. | | | 879 | | | | 44,073 | |
Paychex, Inc. | | | 237 | | | | 13,495 | |
Red Hat, Inc.* | | | 264 | | | | 25,278 | |
salesforce.com, Inc.* | | | 234 | | | | 20,264 | |
Synopsys, Inc.* | | | 177 | | | | 12,909 | |
Total Software | | | | | | | 641,037 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Telecommunications — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
AT&T, Inc. | | | 349 | | | | 13,168 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 1,605 | | | | 50,236 | |
Juniper Networks, Inc. | | | 4,037 | | | | 112,552 | |
Level 3 Communications, Inc.* | | | 235 | | | | 13,935 | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | | | 148 | | | | 12,838 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 320 | | | | 14,291 | |
Total Telecommunications | | | | | | | 217,020 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Textiles — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Mohawk Industries, Inc.* | | | 115 | | | | 27,794 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Toys/Games/Hobbies — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Hasbro, Inc. | | | 342 | | | | 38,137 | |
Mattel, Inc. | | | 2,893 | | | | 62,286 | |
Total Toys/Games/Hobbies | | | | | | | 100,423 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Transportation — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | | | 231 | | | | 15,865 | |
CSX Corp. | | | 846 | | | | 46,158 | |
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | | | 736 | | | | 41,569 | |
FedEx Corp. | | | 479 | | | | 104,101 | |
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. | | | 648 | | | | 59,214 | |
Kansas City Southern | | | 526 | | | | 55,046 | |
Norfolk Southern Corp. | | | 443 | | | | 53,913 | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | | 485 | | | | 52,821 | |
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B | | | 338 | | | | 37,380 | |
Total Transportation | | | | | | | 466,067 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES MADRONA DOMESTIC ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
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Investments | | Shares/ Principal | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Water — 0.0%** | | | | | | | | |
American Water Works Co., Inc. | | | 167 | | | $ | 13,018 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $23,215,872) | | | | | | | 26,094,520 | |
MONEY MARKET FUND — 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds FedFund Portfolio, 0.86%(c) | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $693,049) | | | 693,049 | | | | 693,049 | |
| | | | | | | | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — 2.6%(d) | | | | | | | | |
BNP Paribas Securities Corp., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.10%, total to be received $29,667, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 9.00%, 07/28/17 – 09/09/49, totaling $30,150) | | $ | 29,664 | | | | 29,664 | |
Daiwa Capital Markets America, dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.15%, total to be received $250,024, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 6.50%, 07/13/17 – 12/01/51, totaling $254,301) | | | 250,000 | | | | 250,000 | |
HSBC Securities USA, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.06%, total to be received $36,111, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 7.25%, 07/15/17 – 01/15/37, totaling $36,780) | | | 36,108 | | | | 36,108 | |
Nomura Securities International, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.13%, total to be received $250,024, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 9.50%, 07/10/17 – 06/20/67, totaling $254,297) | | | 250,000 | | | | 250,000 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
RBC Dominion Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.08%, total to be received $139,274, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 1.38% – 7.00%, 02/19/19 – 06/01/47, totaling $141,612) | | $ | 139,261 | | | $ | 139,261 | |
Total Repurchase Agreements | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $705,033) | | | | | | | 705,033 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments — 102.8% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $24,613,954) | | | | | | | 27,492,602 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (2.8%) | | | | | | | (756,222 | ) |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 26,736,380 | |
CVR — Contingent Value Rights
PLC — Public Limited Company
REITS — Real Estate Investments Trusts
* | Non-income producing security. |
** | Less than 0.05%. |
(a) | All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of the securities on loan is $1,093,300; the aggregate market value of the collateral held by the fund is $1,133,192. The aggregate market value of the collateral includes non-cash U.S. Treasury securities collateral having a value of $428,159. |
(b) | Security fair valued as determined in good faith in accordance with the procedures established by the Board of Trustees. |
(c) | Rate shown reflects the 7-day yield as of June 30, 2017. |
(d) | Collateral received from brokers for securities lending was invested in these short-term investments. |
SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Advertising | | | 0.5 | % |
Aerospace/Defense | | | 1.7 | |
Agriculture | | | 0.8 | |
Airlines | | | 1.4 | |
Apparel | | | 1.1 | |
Auto Manufacturers | | | 1.4 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES MADRONA DOMESTIC ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
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SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Auto Parts & Equipment | | | 1.3 | % |
Banks | | | 6.1 | |
Beverages | | | 1.2 | |
Biotechnology | | | 1.4 | |
Building Materials | | | 1.4 | |
Chemicals | | | 1.6 | |
Commercial Services | | | 3.3 | |
Computers | | | 2.9 | |
Cosmetics/Personal Care | | | 0.3 | |
Distribution/Wholesale | | | 0.7 | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 6.7 | |
Electric | | | 1.4 | |
Electrical Components & Equipment | | | 0.6 | |
Electronics | | | 1.2 | |
Engineering & Construction | | | 0.4 | |
Environmental Control | | | 0.3 | |
Food | | | 1.8 | |
Forest Products & Paper | | | 0.3 | |
Gas | | | 0.1 | |
Hand/Machine Tools | | | 0.4 | |
Healthcare – Products | | | 2.3 | |
Healthcare – Services | | | 2.6 | |
Holding Companies – Diversified | | | 0.3 | |
Home Builders | | | 1.4 | |
Home Furnishings | | | 0.7 | |
Household Products/Wares | | | 0.3 | |
Housewares | | | 0.3 | |
Insurance | | | 6.3 | |
Internet | | | 2.3 | |
Iron/Steel | | | 0.5 | |
Leisure Time | | | 1.3 | |
Lodging | | | 0.5 | |
Machinery – Construction & Mining | | | 0.1 | |
Machinery – Diversified | | | 1.0 | |
Media | | | 3.3 | |
Mining | | | 0.6 | |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing | | | 1.6 | |
Office/Business Equipment | | | 0.5 | |
Oil & Gas | | | 5.9 | |
Oil & Gas Services | | | 0.8 | |
Packaging & Containers | | | 0.6 | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 3.6 | |
SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Pipelines | | | 0.5 | % |
Real Estate | | | 0.3 | |
REITS | | | 1.3 | |
Retail | | | 8.1 | |
Savings & Loans | | | 0.1 | |
Semiconductors | | | 4.8 | |
Software | | | 2.4 | |
Telecommunications | | | 0.8 | |
Textiles | | | 0.1 | |
Toys/Games/Hobbies | | | 0.4 | |
Transportation | | | 1.7 | |
Water | | | 0.0 | ** |
Money Market Fund | | | 2.6 | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | 2.6 | |
Total Investments | | | 102.8 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | | (2.8 | ) |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES MADRONA GLOBAL BOND ETF |
Schedule of Investments |
|
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Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS — 98.7% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Asset Allocation Fund — 10.1% | | | | | | | | |
SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities ETF | | | 35,535 | | | $ | 1,763,247 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Debt Fund — 88.6% | | | | | | | | |
AdvisorShares Peritus High Yield ETF† | | | 61,998 | | | | 2,226,968 | |
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | | | 18,851 | | | | 2,271,734 | |
PowerShares Emerging Markets Sovereign Debt Portfolio | | | 35,242 | | | | 1,031,533 | |
PowerShares Financial Preferred Portfolio | | | 105,129 | | | | 2,007,964 | |
PowerShares Fundamental Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio(a) | | | 26,877 | | | | 688,320 | |
PowerShares International Corporate Bond Portfolio(a) | | | 20,574 | | | | 540,479 | |
PowerShares National AMT-Free Municipal Bond Portfolio(a) | | | 20,458 | | | | 520,451 | |
PowerShares Senior Loan Portfolio | | | 58,287 | | | | 1,348,761 | |
PowerShares Taxable Municipal Portfolio(a) | | | 23,510 | | | | 704,360 | |
PowerShares Variable Rate Preferred Portfolio | | | 20,229 | | | | 529,191 | |
SPDR Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Bond ETF | | | 13,873 | | | | 516,076 | |
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Government Bond ETF(a) | | | 7,950 | | | | 513,967 | |
Vanguard Long-Term Government Bond ETF(a) | | | 4,620 | | | | 356,110 | |
Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF(a) | | | 22,712 | | | | 1,196,014 | |
WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | | | 14,313 | | | | 1,027,101 | |
Total Debt Fund | | | | | | | 15,479,029 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Exchange Traded Funds | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $16,998,360) | | | | | | | 17,242,276 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUND — 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds FedFund Portfolio, 0.86%(b) | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $279,053) | | | 279,053 | | | | 279,053 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — 3.5%(c) | | | | | | | | |
BNP Paribas Securities Corp., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.11%, total to be received $25,911, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 9.00%, 07/28/17 – 09/09/49, totaling $26,333) | | $ | 25,909 | | | $ | 25,909 | |
Daiwa Capital Markets America, dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.15%, total to be received $250,024, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 6.50%, 07/13/17 – 12/01/51, totaling $254,301) | | | 250,000 | | | | 250,000 | |
HSBC Securities USA, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.06%, total to be received $31,541, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 7.25%, 07/15/17 – 01/15/37, totaling $32,125) | | | 31,538 | | | | 31,538 | |
Nomura Securities International, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.13%, total to be received $250,024, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 9.50%, 07/10/17 – 06/20/67, totaling $254,297) | | | 250,000 | | | | 250,000 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES MADRONA GLOBAL BOND ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
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Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
RBC Dominion Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.08%, total to be received $58,359, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 1.38% – 7.00%, 02/19/19 – 06/01/47, totaling $59,339) | | $ | 58,354 | | | $ | 58,354 | |
Total Repurchase Agreements | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $615,801) | | | | | | | 615,801 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments — 103.8% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $17,893,214) | | | | | | | 18,137,130 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (3.8%) | | | | | | | (670,918 | ) |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 17,466,212 | |
ETF — Exchange Traded Fund
† | Affiliated Company. |
(a) | All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of the securities on loan is $601,095; the aggregate market value of the collateral held by the fund is $615,801. |
(b) | Rate shown reflects the 7-day yield as of June 30, 2017. |
(c) | Collateral received from brokers for securities lending was invested in these short-term investments. |
SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Asset Allocation Fund | | | 10.1 | % |
Debt Fund | | | 88.6 | |
Money Market Fund | | | 1.6 | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | 3.5 | |
Total Investments | | | 103.8 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | | (3.8 | ) |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
|
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES MADRONA INTERNATIONAL ETF |
Schedule of Investments |
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June 30, 2017 |
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Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS — 95.6% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
ARGENTINA — 2.9% | | | | | | | | |
Empresa Distribuidora Y Comercializadora Norte*(a) | | | 2,925 | | | $ | 93,308 | |
Grupo Financiero Galicia SA(a) | | | 763 | | | | 32,534 | |
Grupo Supervielle SA(a) | | | 4,875 | | | | 88,140 | |
Pampa Energia SA*(a) | | | 1,276 | | | | 75,093 | |
Telecom Argentina SA(a) | | | 1,172 | | | | 29,698 | |
Total Argentina | | | | | | | 318,773 | |
| | | | | | | | |
BELGIUM — 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV(a) | | | 2,380 | | | | 262,657 | |
| | | | | | | | |
BRAZIL — 6.1% | | | | | | | | |
Banco Bradesco SA(a) | | | 8,455 | | | | 71,867 | |
Banco Santander Brasil SA(a) | | | 6,483 | | | | 48,817 | |
Cia Brasileira de Distribuicao Grupo Pao de Acucar*(a) | | | 4,132 | | | | 80,781 | |
Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo(a) | | | 9,659 | | | | 91,954 | |
Embraer SA(a) | | | 3,615 | | | | 65,901 | |
Fibria Celulose SA(a) | | | 7,475 | | | | 75,946 | |
Itau Unibanco Holding SA(a) | | | 4,709 | | | | 52,034 | |
Telefonica Brasil SA(a) | | | 4,094 | | | | 55,228 | |
TIM Participacoes SA(a) | | | 2,217 | | | | 32,812 | |
Vale SA(a) | | | 10,198 | | | | 89,233 | |
Total Brazil | | | | | | | 664,573 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CANADA — 4.2% | | | | | | | | |
Canadian Solar, Inc.*(b) | | | 7,743 | | | | 123,269 | |
CGI Group, Inc., Class A* | | | 929 | | | | 47,444 | |
Gildan Activewear, Inc. | | | 751 | | | | 23,078 | |
Magna International, Inc. | | | 2,389 | | | | 110,682 | |
Manulife Financial Corp. | | | 4,668 | | | | 87,572 | |
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. | | | 3,533 | | | | 70,271 | |
Total Canada | | | | | | | 462,316 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CHILE — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Enel Generacion Chile SA(a) | | | 1,167 | | | | 26,421 | |
Latam Airlines Group SA(a)(b) | | | 6,165 | | | | 68,247 | |
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA(a) | | | 427 | | | | 14,099 | |
Total Chile | | | | | | | 108,767 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CHINA — 14.2% | | | | | | | | |
51job, Inc.*(a) | | | 346 | | | | 15,477 | |
AirMedia Group, Inc.*(a)(b) | | | 39,171 | | | | 83,826 | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.*(a)(b) | | | 2,075 | | | | 292,367 | |
Autohome, Inc.*(a) | | | 411 | | | | 18,643 | |
Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
CHINA (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Baidu, Inc.*(a) | | | 217 | | | $ | 38,813 | |
Baozun, Inc.*(a)(b) | | | 509 | | | | 11,285 | |
Bitauto Holdings Ltd.*(a)(b) | | | 1,524 | | | | 43,815 | |
Cheetah Mobile, Inc.*(a)(b) | | | 3,725 | | | | 40,155 | |
Daqo New Energy Corp.*(a) | | | 3,177 | | | | 65,954 | |
Fang Holdings Ltd.*(a) | | | 21,647 | | | | 80,310 | |
Fanhua, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 5,564 | | | | 47,628 | |
Huaneng Power International, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,245 | | | | 34,599 | |
iKang Healthcare Group, Inc.*(a)(b) | | | 6,348 | | | | 77,890 | |
Jumei International Holding Ltd.*(a) | | | 36,213 | | | | 77,134 | |
Momo, Inc.*(a) | | | 1,214 | | | | 44,869 | |
NetEase, Inc.(a) | | | 116 | | | | 34,873 | |
New Oriental Education & Technology Group, Inc.*(a) | | | 345 | | | | 24,319 | |
Noah Holdings Ltd.*(a)(b) | | | 2,002 | | | | 57,357 | |
NQ Mobile, Inc., Class A*(a)(b) | | | 20,755 | | | | 70,567 | |
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp.*(a)(b) | | | 7,455 | | | | 42,493 | |
TAL Education Group(a) | | | 103 | | | | 12,598 | |
Tarena International, Inc.(a) | | | 4,402 | | | | 78,840 | |
Vipshop Holdings Ltd.*(a) | | | 5,591 | | | | 58,985 | |
Weibo Corp.*(a)(b) | | | 242 | | | | 16,086 | |
Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd.(a) | | | 12,259 | | | | 63,502 | |
Yirendai Ltd.*(a) | | | 2,495 | | | | 62,375 | |
YY, Inc.*(a) | | | 1,002 | | | | 58,146 | |
Total China | | | | | | | 1,552,906 | |
| | | | | | | | |
COLOMBIA — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Ecopetrol SA(a)(b) | | | 9,774 | | | | 88,846 | |
| | | | | | | | |
FINLAND — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Nokia OYJ(a) | | | 17,281 | | | | 106,451 | |
| | | | | | | | |
FRANCE — 5.0% | | | | | | | | |
Criteo SA*(a)(b) | | | 7,864 | | | | 385,729 | |
Sanofi(a) | | | 3,297 | | | | 157,959 | |
Total France | | | | | | | 543,688 | |
| | | | | | | | |
GERMANY — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
SAP SE(a) | | | 1,267 | | | | 132,617 | |
| | | | | | | | |
INDIA — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
HDFC Bank Ltd.(a) | | | 525 | | | | 45,659 | |
Infosys Ltd.(a)(b) | | | 1,464 | | | | 21,989 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES MADRONA INTERNATIONAL ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
INDIA (continued) | | | | | | | | |
WNS Holdings Ltd.*(a) | | | 890 | | | $ | 30,581 | |
Total India | | | | | | | 98,229 | |
| | | | | | | | |
IRELAND — 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Trinity Biotech PLC*(a)(b) | | | 31,973 | | | | 191,838 | |
| | | | | | | | |
ISRAEL — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Nice Ltd.(a) | | | 1,018 | | | | 80,137 | |
| | | | | | | | |
LUXEMBOURG — 4.7% | | | | | | | | |
Ternium SA(a) | | | 18,322 | | | | 514,665 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MEXICO — 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
America Movil SAB de CV, Class L(a) | | | 3,828 | | | | 60,942 | |
Cemex SAB de CV*(a) | | | 8,157 | | | | 76,839 | |
Grupo Televisa SAB(a) | | | 981 | | | | 23,907 | |
Total Mexico | | | | | | | 161,688 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NETHERLANDS — 18.5% | | | | | | | | |
Aegon NV(b) (c) | | | 100,604 | | | | 514,086 | |
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class A(a) | | | 9,708 | | | | 516,368 | |
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class B(a) | | | 8,925 | | | | 485,788 | |
VEON Ltd.(a) | | | 126,904 | | | | 496,195 | |
Total Netherlands | | | | | | | 2,012,437 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NORWAY — 3.2% | | | | | | | | |
Statoil ASA(a) | | | 21,209 | | | | 350,585 | |
| | | | | | | | |
PERU — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Cia de Minas Buenaventura SAA(a) | | | 7,184 | | | | 82,616 | |
| | | | | | | | |
RUSSIA — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC(a) | | | 5,045 | | | | 42,277 | |
QIWI PLC(a) | | | 825 | | | | 20,361 | |
Total Russia | | | | | | | 62,638 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SOUTH AFRICA — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
MiX Telematics Ltd.(a) | | | 7,122 | | | | 56,121 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SOUTH KOREA — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Hanwha Q CELLS Co. Ltd.*(a)(b) | | | 3,080 | | | | 22,022 | |
Investments | | Shares/Principal | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
SPAIN — 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
Grifols SA(a) | | | 11,201 | | | $ | 236,677 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SWITZERLAND — 4.2% | | | | | | | | |
STMicroelectronics NV(c) | | | 31,526 | | | | 453,344 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TAIWAN — 6.2% | | | | | | | | |
AU Optronics Corp.(a)(b) | | | 20,127 | | | | 91,779 | |
Silicon Motion Technology Corp.(a)(b) | | | 8,102 | | | | 390,760 | |
Siliconware Precision Industries Co., Ltd.*(a) | | | 6,800 | | | | 54,196 | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.(a) | | | 967 | | | | 33,806 | |
United Microelectronics Corp.(a)(b) | | | 45,230 | | | | 110,361 | |
Total Taiwan | | | | | | | 680,902 | |
| | | | | | | | |
UNITED KINGDOM — 6.4% | | | | | | | | |
AstraZeneca PLC(a)(b) | | | 1,560 | | | | 53,180 | |
BP PLC(a)(b) | | | 12,371 | | | | 428,655 | |
GlaxoSmithKline PLC(a)(b) | | | 4,939 | | | | 212,970 | |
Total United Kingdom | | | | | | | 694,805 | |
| | | | | | | | |
UNITED STATES — 4.5% | | | | | | | | |
IMAX Corp.*(b) | | | 2,510 | | | | 55,220 | |
Mitel Networks Corp.* | | | 13,116 | | | | 96,403 | |
Shire PLC(a) | | | 1,872 | | | | 309,385 | |
Tucows, Inc., Class A*(b) | | | 626 | | | | 33,491 | |
Total United States | | | | | | | 494,499 | |
Total Common Stocks | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $9,798,713) | | | | | | | 10,434,797 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUND — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds FedFund Portfolio, 0.86%(d) | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $60,010) | | | 60,010 | | | | 60,010 | |
| | | | | | | | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — 17.6%(e) | | | | | | | | |
BNP Paribas Securities Corp., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.11%, total to be received $80,594, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 9.00%, 07/28/17 – 09/09/49, totaling $81,906) | | $ | 80,587 | | | | 80,587 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES MADRONA INTERNATIONAL ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.10%, total to be received $399,263, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 8.75%, 07/27/17 – 07/01/47, totaling $405,932) | | $ | 399,226 | | | $ | 399,226 | |
Daiwa Capital Markets America, dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.15%, total to be received $445,854, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 6.50%, 07/13/17 – 12/01/51, totaling $453,481) | | | 445,811 | | | | 445,811 | |
HSBC Securities USA, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.06%, total to be received $98,102, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 7.25%, 07/15/17 – 01/15/37, totaling $99,919) | | | 98,093 | | | | 98,093 | |
Nomura Securities International, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.13%, total to be received $445,853, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 9.50%, 07/10/17 – 06/20/67, totaling $453,473) | | | 445,811 | | | | 445,811 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
RBC Dominion Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.08%, total to be received $445,851, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 1.38% – 7.00%, 02/19/19 – 06/01/47, totaling $453,336) | | $ | 445,811 | | | $ | 445,811 | |
Total Repurchase Agreements | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $1,915,339) | | | | | | | 1,915,339 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments — 113.8% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $11,774,062) | | | | | | | 12,410,146 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (13.8%) | | | | | | | (1,508,054 | ) |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 10,902,092 | |
PLC — Public Limited Company
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | American Depositary Receipt. |
(b) | All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of the securities on loan is $2,126,494; the aggregate market value of the collateral held by the fund is $2,216,719. The aggregate market value of the collateral includes non-cash U.S. Treasury securities collateral having a value of $301,380. |
(c) | Registered Shares. |
(d) | Rate shown reflects the 7-day yield as of June 30, 2017. |
(e) | Collateral received from brokers for securities lending was invested in these short-term investments. |
SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Advertising | | | 0.8 | % |
Aerospace/Defense | | | 0.6 | |
Airlines | | | 0.6 | |
Apparel | | | 0.2 | |
Auto Parts & Equipment | | | 1.0 | |
Banks | | | 3.1 | |
Beverages | | | 2.4 | |
Building Materials | | | 0.7 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES MADRONA INTERNATIONAL ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Chemicals | | | 0.7 | % |
Commercial Services | | | 1.3 | |
Computers | | | 0.9 | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 0.5 | |
Electric | | | 2.1 | |
Electronics | | | 0.8 | |
Energy – Alternate Sources | | | 1.3 | |
Entertainment | | | 0.5 | |
Food | | | 0.7 | |
Forest Products & Paper | | | 0.7 | |
Healthcare – Products | | | 1.8 | |
Healthcare – Services | | | 0.7 | |
Insurance | | | 6.0 | |
Internet | | | 10.2 | |
Iron/Steel | | | 5.5 | |
Media | | | 0.2 | |
Mining | | | 1.4 | |
Oil & Gas | | | 17.2 | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 8.9 | |
Real Estate | | | 0.6 | |
Retail | | | 0.7 | |
Semiconductors | | | 10.0 | |
Software | | | 4.4 | |
Telecommunications | | | 8.3 | |
Water | | | 0.8 | |
Money Market Fund | | | 0.6 | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | 17.6 | |
Total Investments | | | 113.8 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | | (13.8 | ) |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES MEIDELL TACTICAL ADVANTAGE ETF |
Schedule of Investments |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
Investments | | Shares/Principal | | | Value | |
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS — 96.5% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Equity Fund — 96.5% | | | | | | | | |
Deutsche X-trackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF(a) | | | 62,093 | | | $ | 1,356,111 | |
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | | | 11,218 | | | | 1,951,371 | |
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | | | 28,063 | | | | 1,967,497 | |
iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF | | | 2,111 | | | | 654,579 | |
iShares S&P 500 Value ETF | | | 18,655 | | | | 1,958,029 | |
iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF | | | 13,250 | | | | 1,968,288 | |
iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF | | | 8,435 | | | | 1,315,438 | |
iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF(a) | | | 9,372 | | | | 1,310,393 | |
iShares US Financials ETF | | | 6,097 | | | | 655,549 | |
Total Exchange Traded Funds | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $13,036,082) | | | | | | | 13,137,255 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUND — 4.3% | | | | | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Treasury and Agency Cash Advantage Fund, 0.93%(b) (Cost $580,529) | | | 580,529 | | | | 580,529 | |
| | | | | | | | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — 13.5%(c) | | | | | | | | |
BNP Paribas Securities Corp., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.11%, total to be received $77,346, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 9.00%, 07/28/17 – 09/09/49, totaling $78,605) | | $ | 77,339 | | | | 77,339 | |
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.10%, total to be received $383,177, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 8.75%, 07/27/17 – 07/01/47, totaling $389,578) | | | 383,142 | | | | 383,142 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Daiwa Capital Markets America, dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.15%, total to be received $427,877, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 6.50%, 07/13/17 – 12/01/51, totaling $435,196) | | $ | 427,836 | | | $ | 427,836 | |
HSBC Securities USA, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.06%, total to be received $94,147, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 7.25%, 07/15/17 – 01/15/37, totaling $95,891) | | | 94,139 | | | | 94,139 | |
Nomura Securities International, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.13%, total to be received $427,876, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 9.50%, 07/10/17 – 06/20/67, totaling $435,189) | | | 427,836 | | | | 427,836 | |
RBC Dominion Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.08%, total to be received $427,875, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 1.38% – 7.00%, 02/19/19 – 06/01/47, totaling $435,058) | | | 427,836 | | | | 427,836 | |
Total Repurchase Agreements | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $1,838,128) | | | | | | | 1,838,128 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments — 114.3% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $15,454,739) | | | | | | | 15,555,912 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (14.3%) | | | | | | | (1,942,621 | ) |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 13,613,291 | |
ETF — Exchange Traded Fund
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES MEIDELL TACTICAL ADVANTAGE ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
(a) | All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of the securities on loan is $1,798,832; the aggregate market value of the collateral held by the fund is $1,838,128. |
(b) | Rate shown reflects the 7-day yield as of June 30, 2017. |
(c) | Collateral received from brokers for securities lending was invested in these short-term investments. |
SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Equity Fund | | | 96.5 | % |
Money Market Fund | | | 4.3 | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | 13.5 | |
Total Investments | | | 114.3 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | | (14.3 | ) |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES NEWFLEET MULTI-SECTOR INCOME ETF |
Schedule of Investments |
|
June 30, 2017 |
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Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES — 27.2% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities — 7.8% | | | | | | | | |
Aventura Mall Trust, Class A, Series 2013-AVM, 3.74%, 12/05/32@‡ | | $ | 1,015,000 | | | $ | 1,066,133 | |
Aventura Mall Trust, Class C, Series 2013-AVM, 3.74%, 12/05/32@‡ | | | 250,000 | | | | 258,196 | |
Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Trust, Class AM, Series 2007-4, 5.89%, 02/10/51@ | | | 155,829 | | | | 155,883 | |
Bayview Commercial Asset Trust, Class A2, Series 2006-2A, 1.50%, 07/25/36@‡ | | | 222,133 | | | | 211,086 | |
Bayview Commercial Asset Trust, Class A3, Series 2008-1, 2.72%, 01/25/38@‡ | | | 110,079 | | | | 109,018 | |
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Class AM, Series 2007-PW17, 5.92%, 06/11/50@ | | | 990,000 | | | | 992,132 | |
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Class A4, Series 2007-PW18, 5.70%, 06/11/50 | | | 685,508 | | | | 688,849 | |
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Class A4, Series 2007-PW17, 5.69%, 06/11/50@ | | | 193,336 | | | | 194,316 | |
Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Class A, Series 2016-SMPL, 2.23%, 09/10/31‡ | | | 470,000 | | | | 465,049 | |
Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Class AM, Series 2008-C7, 6.39%, 12/10/49@ | | | 530,000 | | | | 538,613 | |
Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Class A1A, Series 2007-C6, 5.87%, 12/10/49@ | | | 15,725 | | | | 15,715 | |
CLNS Trust, Class B, Series 2017-IKPR, 2.00%, 06/11/32@‡ | | | 775,000 | | | | 776,575 | |
Cold Storage Trust, Class A, Series 2017-ICE3, 2.16%, 04/15/36@‡ | | | 775,000 | | | | 777,561 | |
Colony Multifamily Mortgage Trust, Class A, Series 2014-1, 2.54%, 04/20/50‡ | | | 297,065 | | | | 296,048 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES (continued) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities (continued) | |
Commercial Mortgage Lease-Backed Certificates, Class A3, Series 2001-CMLB, 7.47%, 06/20/31@‡ | | $ | 460,000 | | | $ | 515,455 | |
Commercial Mortgage Trust, Class AM, Series 2007-GG11, 5.87%, 12/10/49@ | | | 1,532,000 | | | | 1,538,039 | |
Credit Suisse Commercial Mortgage Trust, Class A, Series 2016-BDWN, 4.06%, 02/15/29@‡ | | | 600,000 | | | | 603,000 | |
GAHR Commercial Mortgage Trust, Class CFX, Series 2015-NRF, 3.49%, 12/15/34@‡ | | | 200,000 | | | | 203,750 | |
GS Mortgage Securities Corp. Trust, Class A, Series 2012-ALOH, 3.55%, 04/10/34‡ | | | 1,158,000 | | | | 1,215,722 | |
Hilton USA Trust, Class B, Series 2016-SFP, 3.32%, 11/05/35‡ | | | 535,000 | | | | 537,401 | |
Hospitality Mortgage Trust, Class B, Series 2017-HIT, 2.27%, 05/08/30@‡ | | | 750,000 | | | | 751,898 | |
JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Class A4, Series 2014-C22, 3.80%, 09/15/47 | | | 809,000 | | | | 848,384 | |
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Class B, Series 2015-SGP, 3.91%, 07/15/36@‡ | | | 535,000 | | | | 539,296 | |
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Class AM, Series 2006-LDP7, 6.14%, 04/17/45@ | | | 26,439 | | | | 26,472 | |
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Class A3, Series 2011-C4, 4.11%, 07/15/46‡ | | | 757,950 | | | | 771,068 | |
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Class AM, Series 2006-LDP9, 5.37%, 05/15/47 | | | 588,195 | | | | 587,764 | |
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Class AM, Series 2007-LDPX, 5.46%, 01/15/49@ | | | 236,390 | | | | 236,222 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Class A3, Series 2007-C7, 5.87%, 09/15/45@ | | $ | 424,400 | | | $ | 427,092 | |
Morgan Stanley Capital Barclays Bank Trust, Class A, Series 2016-MART, 2.20%, 09/13/31‡ | | | 1,140,000 | | | | 1,128,717 | |
Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Class A4, Series 2008-T29, 6.50%, 01/11/43@ | | | 134,881 | | | | 136,842 | |
Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Class AM, Series 2008-T29, 6.50%, 01/11/43@ | | | 860,000 | | | | 879,328 | |
Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Class A4, Series 2007-IQ16, 5.81%, 12/12/49 | | | 238,574 | | | | 239,278 | |
Motel 6 Trust, Class B, Series 2015-MTL6, 3.30%, 02/05/30‡ | | | 385,000 | | | | 384,704 | |
Motel 6 Trust, Class D, Series 2015-MTL6, 4.53%, 02/05/30‡ | | | 650,000 | | | | 650,860 | |
SBA Tower Trust, 3.17%, 04/11/22‡ | | | 780,000 | | | | 784,183 | |
Velocity Commercial Capital Loan Trust, Class AFX, Series 2017-1, 3.00%, 05/25/47@‡ | | | 255,105 | | | | 257,462 | |
VSD, 3.60%, 12/25/43 | | | 277,214 | | | | 277,416 | |
Total Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities | | | | | | | 20,085,527 | |
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Residential Mortgage Backed Securities — 19.2% | | | | | | | | |
Agate Bay Mortgage Trust, Class A1, Series 2013-1, 3.50%, 07/25/43@‡ | | | 1,430,808 | | | | 1,450,013 | |
Alternative Loan Trust, Class 1A1, Series 2004-22CB, 6.00%, 10/25/34 | | | 123,778 | | | | 128,098 | |
AMSR Trust, Class C, Series 2016-SFR1, 3.46%, 11/17/33@‡ | | | 332,500 | | | | 339,051 | |
AMSR Trust, Class A, Series 2016-SFR1, 2.61%, 11/17/33@‡ | | | 332,500 | | | | 334,942 | |
Asset Backed Funding Certificates Trust, Class A6, Series 2005-AQ1, 4.78%, 01/25/35 | | | 130,874 | | | �� | 134,554 | |
Banc of America Funding Trust, Class 5A1, Series 2004-A, 3.50%, 07/20/34@ | | | 167,299 | | | | 167,027 | |
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Banc of America Funding Trust, Class 1A1, Series 2005-1, 5.50%, 02/25/35 | | $ | 182,774 | | | $ | 183,338 | |
Bayview Financial Acquisition Trust, Class 1A2, Series 2007-A, 6.21%, 05/28/37 | | | 333,530 | | | | 348,609 | |
Bayview Opportunity Master Fund IIIb Trust, Class A1, Series 2017-RN2, 3.47%, 04/28/32@‡ | | | 292,207 | | | | 292,633 | |
Bayview Opportunity Master Fund IVa Trust, Class A1, Series 2017-RT1, 3.00%, 03/28/57@‡ | | | 422,387 | | | | 428,534 | |
Bayview Opportunity Master Fund IVb Trust, Class A, Series 2017-SPL4, 3.50%, 01/28/55@‡ | | | 151,847 | | | | 155,728 | |
Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust, Class 3A1, Series 2004-5, 3.49%, 06/25/34@ | | | 421,636 | | | | 426,237 | |
Bear Stearns ARM Trust, Class 21A1, Series 2004-1, 3.30%, 04/25/34@ | | | 428,419 | | | | 429,369 | |
Bear Stearns ARM Trust, Class 22A1, Series 2004-9, 3.62%, 11/25/34@ | | | 727,766 | | | | 734,799 | |
Bear Stearns ARM Trust, Class 21A1, Series 2004-10, 3.49%, 01/25/35@ | | | 881,296 | | | | 893,211 | |
Bear Stearns ARM Trust, Class 15A1, Series 2004-10, 3.43%, 01/25/35@ | | | 594,896 | | | | 612,608 | |
Centex Home Equity Loan Trust, Class AF5, Series 2004-D, 5.85%, 09/25/34 | | | 392,873 | | | | 404,100 | |
Chase Mortgage Trust, Class M2, Series 2016-1, 3.75%, 04/25/45@‡ | | | 492,697 | | | | 501,156 | |
Chase Mortgage Trust, Class M2, Series 2016-2, 3.75%, 12/25/45@‡ | | | 753,418 | | | | 766,284 | |
Citicorp Residential Mortgage Trust, Class A4, Series 2006-1, 5.42%, 07/25/36 | | | 116,886 | | | | 117,913 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Class A3, Series 2004-UST1, 3.09%, 08/25/34@ | | $ | 212,658 | | | $ | 213,678 | |
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Class A, Series 2014-A, 4.00%, 01/25/35@‡ | | | 578,871 | | | | 605,987 | |
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Class A1, Series 2015-PS1, 3.75%, 09/25/42@‡ | | | 357,176 | | | | 367,266 | |
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Class A1, Series 2015-A, 3.50%, 06/25/58@‡ | | | 800,932 | | | | 819,598 | |
Colony American Finance Ltd., Class A, Series 2015-1, 2.90%, 10/15/47‡ | | | 400,550 | | | | 401,157 | |
Colony Starwood Homes Trust, Class C, Series 2016-2A, 3.36%, 12/17/33@‡ | | | 665,000 | | | | 665,952 | |
COLT Mortgage Loan Trust, Class A1, Series 2016-1, 3.00%, 05/25/46‡ | | | 467,692 | | | | 473,733 | |
COLT Mortgage Loan Trust, Class A1, Series 2016-2, 2.75%, 09/25/46@‡ | | | 575,825 | | | | 582,964 | |
COLT Mortgage Loan Trust, Class A1, Series 2016-3, 2.80%, 12/26/46@‡ | | | 166,535 | | | | 167,050 | |
COLT Mortgage Loan Trust, Class A3, Series 2017-1, 3.07%, 05/27/47@‡ | | | 530,901 | | | | 534,917 | |
Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates, Class A3, Series 2004-S1, 5.12%, 02/25/35 | | | 364,142 | | | | 369,369 | |
Credit Suisse Commercial Mortgage Trust, Class A16, Series 2013-HYB1, 3.00%, 04/25/43@‡ | | | 652,646 | | | | 659,284 | |
Credit Suisse Commercial Mortgage Trust, Class A2, Series 2014-IVR2, 3.84%, 04/25/44@‡ | | | 587,766 | | | | 609,436 | |
Credit Suisse Commercial Mortgage Trust, Class A1, Series 2017-FHA1, 3.25%, 04/25/47@‡(b) | | | 618,267 | | | | 625,635 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
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Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Class 6A1, Series 2004-8, 4.50%, 12/25/19 | | $ | 108,711 | | | $ | 108,751 | |
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Class 5A1, Series 2003-AR30, 3.28%, 01/25/34@ | | | 212,979 | | | | 217,382 | |
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Class 6A1, Series 2004-AR8, 3.13%, 09/25/34@ | | | 123,870 | | | | 125,113 | |
Deephaven Residential Mortgage Trust, Class A1, Series 2017-1A, 2.73%, 12/26/46@‡ | | | 593,628 | | | | 594,926 | |
Deephaven Residential Mortgage Trust, Class A1, Series 2017-2A, 2.45%, 06/25/47@‡ | | | 265,000 | | | | 264,851 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Class M2, Series 2016-DNA2, 3.42%, 10/25/28@ | | | 500,000 | | | | 510,412 | |
Galton Funding Mortgage Trust, Class A21, Series 2017-1, 3.50%, 07/25/56@‡ | | | 936,357 | | | | 948,555 | |
GMACM Mortgage Loan Trust, Class 12A, Series 2004-AR1, 3.93%, 06/25/34@ | | | 278,271 | | | | 281,268 | |
GSAA Trust, Class AF4, Series 2005-1, 5.62%, 11/25/34 | | | 103,384 | | | | 106,043 | |
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Class 1A6, Series 2003-3F, 6.00%, 04/25/33 | | | 371,355 | | | | 378,296 | |
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Class 3A1, Series 2004-7, 3.22%, 06/25/34@ | | | 463,161 | | | | 457,963 | |
Home Equity Loan Trust, Class AIIB, Series 2003-HS2, 1.47%, 06/25/28@ | | | 137,541 | | | | 136,324 | |
Jefferies Resecuritization Trust, Class 1A1, Series 2014-R1, 4.00%, 12/27/37‡ | | | 182,471 | | | | 182,724 | |
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Class 2A2, Series 2014-2, 3.50%, 06/25/29@‡ | | | 157,215 | | | | 160,024 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Class 1A1, Series 2004-A3, 3.39%, 07/25/34@ | | $ | 232,844 | | | $ | 231,906 | |
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Class 4A1, Series 2006-A2, 3.56%, 08/25/34@ | | | 207,586 | | | | 209,560 | |
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Class 2A1, Series 2004-A4, 3.24%, 09/25/34@ | | | 108,112 | | | | 110,178 | |
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Class 4A1, Series 2005-A2, 3.10%, 04/25/35@ | | | 602,576 | | | | 597,210 | |
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Class 1A1, Series 2014-1, 4.00%, 01/25/44@‡ | | | 248,160 | | | | 257,446 | |
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Class 1A4, Series 2015-4, 3.50%, 06/25/45@‡ | | | 907,915 | | | | 923,294 | |
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Class A3, Series 2016-1, 3.50%, 05/25/46@‡ | | | 1,181,318 | | | | 1,201,327 | |
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Class A1, Series 2016-5, 2.61%, 12/25/46@‡ | | | 1,797,892 | | | | 1,798,650 | |
JPMorgan Trust, Class AM1, Series 2015-1, 2.63%, 12/25/44@‡ | | | 523,563 | | | | 526,244 | |
JPMorgan Trust, Class A2, Series 2015-5, 2.87%, 05/25/45@‡ | | | 834,264 | | | | 838,774 | |
MASTR Alternative Loan Trust, Class 6A1, Series 2004-4, 5.50%, 04/25/34 | | | 312,141 | | | | 324,840 | |
MASTR Alternative Loan Trust, Class 2A1, Series 2005-2, 6.00%, 01/25/35 | | | 188,861 | | | | 195,763 | |
MASTR Asset Securitization Trust, Class 1A1, Series 2005-1, 5.00%, 05/25/20 | | | 163,953 | | | | 165,872 | |
Mastr Specialized Loan Trust, Class A2, Series 2005-3, 5.70%, 11/25/35‡ | | | 269,597 | | | | 279,004 | |
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Class A1, Series 2004-A4, 3.09%, 08/25/34@ | | | 663,775 | | | | 676,851 | |
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Mill City Mortgage Loan Trust, Class A1, Series 2016-1, 2.50%, 04/25/57@‡ | | $ | 622,593 | | | $ | 625,346 | |
Mill City Mortgage Loan Trust, Class A1, Series 2017-1, 2.75%, 11/25/58@‡ | | | 367,866 | | | | 371,740 | |
Morgan Stanley Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Class A1, Series 2014-1A, 2.97%, 06/25/44@‡ | | | 486,673 | | | | 493,491 | |
National City Mortgage Capital Trust, Class 2A1, Series 2008-1, 6.00%, 03/25/38 | | | 182,296 | | | | 190,502 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Class A1, Series 2016-2A, 3.75%, 11/26/35@‡ | | | 501,926 | | | | 520,050 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Class A, Series 2014-1A, 3.75%, 01/25/54@‡ | | | 1,113,521 | | | | 1,149,656 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Class A3, Series 2014-2A, 3.75%, 05/25/54@‡ | | | 219,525 | | | | 224,928 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Class AFX3, Series 2014-3A, 3.75%, 11/25/54@‡ | | | 1,250,963 | | | | 1,270,291 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Class A1, Series 2015-2A, 3.75%, 08/25/55@‡ | | | 953,797 | | | | 989,097 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Class A1, Series 2016-1A, 3.75%, 03/25/56@‡ | | | 269,712 | | | | 277,682 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Class A1, Series 2016-3A, 3.75%, 09/25/56@‡ | | | 806,376 | | | | 834,724 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Class A1, Series 2016-4A, 3.75%, 11/25/56@‡ | | | 221,541 | | | | 229,354 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Class A3, Series 2017-2A, 4.00%, 03/25/57@‡ | | | 405,351 | | | | 424,652 | |
NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Class M5, Series 2004-4, 2.94%, 03/25/35@ | | | 1,205,000 | | | | 1,199,021 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Pretium Mortgage Credit Partners I LLC, Class A1, Series 2017-NPL3, 3.25%, 06/29/32‡ | | $ | 500,000 | | | $ | 503,750 | |
Pretium Mortgage Credit Partners I LLC, Class A1, Series 2017-NPL2, 3.25%, 03/28/57‡ | | | 459,641 | | | | 461,516 | |
RASC Series Trust, Class AI6, Series 2004-KS2, 4.30%, 03/25/34@ | | | 46,258 | | | | 46,805 | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Class A9, Series 2014-3, 3.75%, 10/25/44@‡ | | | 476,516 | | | | 485,330 | |
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Class 6A, Series 2004-1, 3.42%, 02/25/34@ | | | 305,106 | | | | 299,757 | |
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Class 3A1, Series 2004-4, 3.45%, 04/25/34@ | | | 112,228 | | | | 111,922 | |
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Class 3A2, Series 2004-4, 3.45%, 04/25/34@ | | | 597,676 | | | | 601,356 | |
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Class 3A2, Series 2004-5, 3.43%, 05/25/34@ | | | 227,307 | | | | 231,028 | |
Structured Asset Securities Corp., Class 2A, Series 2003-37A, 3.02%, 12/25/33@ | | | 224,670 | | | | 224,918 | |
Structured Asset Securities Corp., Class A3A, Series 2004-4XS, 5.45%, 02/25/34 | | | 498,467 | | | | 510,846 | |
Structured Asset Securities Corp. Assistance Loan Trust, Class A, Series 2003-AL1, 3.36%, 04/25/31‡ | | | 825,468 | | | | 818,370 | |
Structured Asset Securities Corp. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Class 1A1, Series 2003-33H, 5.50%, 10/25/33 | | | 340,297 | | | | 347,672 | |
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Structured Asset Securities Corp. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Class 6A, Series 2003-34A, 3.54%, 11/25/33@ | | $ | 259,412 | | | $ | 257,406 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Class A1B, Series 2015-3, 3.00%, 03/25/54@‡ | | | 394,218 | | | | 399,937 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Class A1B, Series 2016-1, 2.75%, 02/25/55@‡ | | | 726,311 | | | | 733,541 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Class M1, Series 2015-6, 3.75%, 04/25/55@‡ | | | 260,000 | | | | 263,024 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Class A1B, Series 2015-5, 2.75%, 05/25/55@‡ | | | 738,323 | | | | 745,858 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Class A2, Series 2015-5, 3.50%, 05/25/55@‡ | | | 250,000 | | | | 256,499 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Class A1, Series 2016-4, 2.25%, 07/25/56@‡ | | | 512,091 | | | | 511,141 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Class A1, Series 2017-1A, 2.85%, 01/25/47‡ | | | 214,718 | | | | 216,343 | |
VOLT LI LLC, Class A1, Series 2016-NP11, 3.50%, 10/25/46‡ | | | 219,538 | | | | 220,271 | |
VOLT LVI LLC, Class A1, Series 2017-NPL3, 3.50%, 03/25/47‡ | | | 596,124 | | | | 599,500 | |
VOLT LVIII LLC, Class A1, Series 2017-NPL5, 3.38%, 05/28/47‡ | | | 256,249 | | | | 256,794 | |
VOLT LX LLC, Class A1, Series 2017-NPL7, 3.25%, 04/25/59‡ | | | 255,000 | | | | 255,410 | |
VOLT XXII LLC, Class A1, Series 2015-NPL4, 3.50%, 02/25/55‡ | | | 256,220 | | | | 257,762 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust, Class A1, Series 2003-AR6, 3.23%, 06/25/33@ | | $ | 189,880 | | | $ | 190,933 | |
Washington Mutual MSC Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust, Class 2A1, Series 2003-AR4, 2.92%, 08/25/33@ | | | 131,997 | | | | 130,811 | |
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Class A1, Series 2003-G, 2.99%, 06/25/33@ | | | 21,321 | | | | 21,481 | |
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Class 2A1, Series 2003-J, 2.95%, 10/25/33@ | | | 138,006 | | | | 139,728 | |
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Class 5A1, Series 2003-J, 2.96%, 10/25/33@ | | | 130,303 | | | | 132,281 | |
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Class A1, Series 2004-A, 3.11%, 02/25/34@ | | | 282,314 | | | | 286,178 | |
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Class 1A2, Series 2004-K, 3.48%, 07/25/34@ | | | 306,235 | | | | 308,325 | |
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Class 2A12, Series 2004-K, 3.43%, 07/25/34@ | | | 91,658 | | | | 93,806 | |
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Class A1, Series 2004-U, 3.26%, 10/25/34@ | | | 358,149 | | | | 358,699 | |
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Class 2A1, Series 2004-Z, 3.00%, 12/25/34@ | | | 117,566 | | | | 119,550 | |
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Class 2A1, Series 2005-AR10, 3.15%, 06/25/35@ | | | 555,936 | | | | 569,402 | |
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Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Class 2A1, Series 2005-14, 5.50%, 12/25/35 | | $ | 80,014 | | | $ | 82,387 | |
Total Residential Mortgage Backed Securities | | | | | | | 49,604,652 | |
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U.S. Government Agency Securities — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Class J, Series 2012-4011, 4.00%, 12/15/41 | | | 336,560 | | | | 351,268 | |
Total Mortgage Backed Securities | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $70,503,450) | | | | | | | 70,041,447 | |
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ASSET BACKED SECURITIES — 26.6% | | | | | | | | |
American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust, Class B, Series 2016-1A, 4.24%, 06/13/22‡ | | | 665,000 | | | | 672,952 | |
American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust, Class C, Series 2017-2, 2.86%, 06/12/23‡ | | | 645,000 | | | | 644,559 | |
AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Class B, Series 2016-1, 2.30%, 03/08/21 | | | 1,720,000 | | | | 1,730,310 | |
AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Class C, Series 2014-2, 2.18%, 06/08/20 | | | 500,000 | | | | 501,894 | |
AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Class C, Series 2015-3, 2.73%, 03/08/21 | | | 655,000 | | | | 661,615 | |
AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Class C, Series 2015-4, 2.88%, 07/08/21 | | | 715,000 | | | | 721,852 | |
AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Class C, Series 2017-1, 2.71%, 08/18/22 | | | 650,000 | | | | 653,929 | |
AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Class D, Series 2013-2, 2.42%, 05/08/19 | | | 575,000 | | | | 575,958 | |
AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Class D, Series 2014-1, 2.54%, 06/08/20 | | | 755,000 | | | | 760,478 | |
Ascentium Equipment Receivables LLC, Class B, Series 2015-1A, 2.26%, 06/10/21‡ | | | 492,287 | | | | 493,713 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Ascentium Equipment Receivables Trust, Class B, Series 2017-1A, 2.85%, 10/10/21‡ | | $ | 645,000 | | | $ | 646,530 | |
Associates Manufactured Housing Pass-Through Certificates, Class B1, Series 1996-1, 8.00%, 03/15/27@ | | | 355,283 | | | | 365,259 | |
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding Aesop LLC, Class A, Series 2012-3A, 2.10%, 03/20/19‡ | | | 500,000 | | | | 500,975 | |
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding Aesop LLC, Class A, Series 2013-1A, 1.92%, 09/20/19‡ | | | 1,140,000 | | | | 1,139,742 | |
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding Aesop LLC, Class A, Series 2013-2A, 2.97%, 02/20/20‡ | | | 1,465,000 | | | | 1,480,436 | |
BankAmerica Manufactured Housing Contract Trust, Class B1, Series 1998-1, 7.81%, 08/10/25@ | | | 8,063 | | | | 8,095 | |
BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC, Class A, Series 2017-1A, 2.94%, 05/25/29‡ | | | 613,795 | | | | 616,081 | |
BXG Receivables Note Trust, Class A, Series 2013-A, 3.01%, 12/04/28‡ | | | 146,349 | | | | 147,312 | |
BXG Receivables Note Trust, Class A, Series 2015-A, 2.88%, 05/02/30‡ | | | 338,968 | | | | 341,911 | |
California Republic Auto Receivables Trust, Class A4, Series 2014-3, 1.79%, 03/16/20 | | | 479,239 | | | | 479,985 | |
California Republic Auto Receivables Trust, Class B, Series 2014-2, 2.34%, 04/15/20 | | | 500,000 | | | | 502,964 | |
California Republic Auto Receivables Trust, Class B, Series 2015-3, 2.70%, 09/15/21 | | | 645,000 | | | | 651,191 | |
Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust, Class C, Series 2013-4, 2.67%, 02/20/19 | | | 635,000 | | | | 636,361 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
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Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust, Class C, Series 2015-2, 2.67%, 08/20/20 | | $ | 650,000 | | | $ | 653,382 | |
CarFinance Capital Auto Trust, Class B, Series 2014-1A, 2.72%, 04/15/20‡ | | | 97,423 | | | | 97,760 | |
CarFinance Capital Auto Trust, Class B, Series 2014-2A, 2.64%, 11/16/20‡ | | | 480,000 | | | | 481,155 | |
CarFinance Capital Auto Trust, Class B, Series 2015-1A, 2.91%, 06/15/21‡ | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,004,375 | |
CarMax Auto Owner Trust, Class B, Series 2014-4, 2.20%, 09/15/20 | | | 700,000 | | | | 703,309 | |
CarMax Auto Owner Trust, Class B, Series 2015-4, 2.16%, 08/16/21 | | | 713,000 | | | | 714,394 | |
CarMax Auto Owner Trust, Class B, Series 2016-2, 2.16%, 12/15/21 | | | 575,000 | | | | 574,602 | |
CarMax Auto Owner Trust, Class C, Series 2015-2, 2.39%, 03/15/21 | | | 615,000 | | | | 619,115 | |
CCG Receivables Trust, Class A3, Series 2015-1, 1.92%, 01/17/23‡ | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,001,946 | |
CCG Receivables Trust, Class B, Series 2014-1, 2.15%, 11/15/21‡ | | | 420,000 | | | | 420,064 | |
Centre Point Funding LLC, Class 1, Series 2012-2A, 2.61%, 08/20/21‡ | | | 484,016 | | | | 477,361 | |
Chrysler Capital Auto Receivables Trust, Class D, Series 2015-BA, 4.17%, 01/16/23‡ | | | 635,000 | | | | 655,293 | |
Citi Held For Asset Issuance, Class A, Series 2015-PM3, 2.56%, 05/16/22‡ | | | 18,272 | | | | 18,275 | |
CKE Restaurant Holdings, Inc., Class A2, Series 2013-1A, 4.47%, 03/20/43‡ | | | 565,441 | | | | 564,821 | |
Commonbond Student Loan Trust, Class A1, Series 2017-AGS, 2.55%, 05/25/41‡ | | | 645,000 | | | | 642,837 | |
Conseco Financial Corp., Class B1, Series 1995-5, 7.30%, 09/15/26@ | | | 86,013 | | | | 86,868 | |
Diamond Resorts Owner Trust, Class A, Series 2014-1, 2.54%, 05/20/27‡ | | | 489,910 | | | | 485,589 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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DRB Prime Student Loan Trust, Class A3, Series 2015-D, 2.50%, 01/25/36‡ | | $ | 306,969 | | | $ | 307,498 | |
Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Class B, Series 2016-AA, 3.17%, 05/15/20‡ | | | 857,513 | | | | 860,245 | |
Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Class B, Series 2016-BA, 2.56%, 06/15/20‡ | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,254,225 | |
Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Class C, Series 2015-AA, 3.06%, 05/17/21‡ | | | 1,032,003 | | | | 1,039,592 | |
Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Class C, Series 2015-DA, 3.38%, 11/15/21‡ | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,009,781 | |
Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Class C, Series 2016-CA, 3.02%, 11/15/21‡ | | | 665,000 | | | | 669,044 | |
Drug Royalty II LP, Class A2, Series 2014-1, 3.48%, 07/15/23‡ | | | 215,935 | | | | 214,264 | |
DT Auto Owner Trust, Class B, Series 2016-1A, 2.79%, 05/15/20‡ | | | 699,161 | | | | 700,720 | |
DT Auto Owner Trust, Class C, Series 2014-3A, 3.04%, 09/15/20‡ | | | 248,453 | | | | 249,312 | |
DT Auto Owner Trust, Class C, Series 2015-3A, 3.25%, 07/15/21‡ | | | 655,000 | | | | 660,037 | |
DT Auto Owner Trust, Class C, Series 2016-2A, 3.67%, 01/18/22‡ | | | 625,000 | | | | 631,708 | |
DT Auto Owner Trust, Class C, Series 2016-3A, 3.15%, 03/15/22‡ | | | 650,000 | | | | 654,292 | |
Earnest Student Loan Program LLC, Class A2, Series 2017-A, 2.65%, 01/25/41‡ | | | 645,000 | | | | 643,057 | |
Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust, Class A, Series 2016-1A, 2.35%, 07/15/20‡ | | | 365,621 | | | | 366,152 | |
Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust, Class B, Series 2017-2A, 2.82%, 05/16/22‡ | | | 785,000 | | | | 783,893 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
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Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust, Class C, Series 2013-1A, 3.52%, 02/15/19‡ | | $ | 148,513 | | | $ | 148,906 | |
Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust, Class C, Series 2014-1A, 3.57%, 07/15/19‡ | | | 800,630 | | | | 804,891 | |
Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust, Class C, Series 2014-2A, 3.26%, 12/16/19‡ | | | 880,000 | | | | 885,602 | |
Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust, Class C, Series 2015-1A, 4.10%, 12/15/20‡ | | | 500,000 | | | | 510,754 | |
Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust, Class C, Series 2015-2A, 3.90%, 03/15/21‡ | | | 600,000 | | | | 609,362 | |
Flagship Credit Auto Trust, Class A, Series 2016-1, 2.77%, 12/15/20‡ | | | 417,274 | | | | 420,564 | |
Flagship Credit Auto Trust, Class D, Series 2014-2, 5.21%, 02/15/21‡ | | | 645,000 | | | | 664,281 | |
Foursight Capital Automobile Receivables Trust, Class A2, Series 2016-1, 2.87%, 10/15/21‡ | | | 687,939 | | | | 691,614 | |
Foursight Capital Automobile Receivables Trust, Class B, Series 2017-1, 3.05%, 12/15/22‡ | | | 260,000 | | | | 260,213 | |
GLS Auto Receivables Trust, Class B, Series 2017-1A, 2.98%, 12/15/21‡ | | | 770,000 | | | | 769,774 | |
GM Financial Consumer Automobile, Class B, Series 2017-1A, 2.30%, 06/16/23‡ | | | 650,000 | | | | 651,595 | |
Gold Key Resorts LLC, Class A, Series 2014-A, 3.22%, 03/17/31‡ | | | 273,894 | | | | 274,847 | |
Greatamerica Leasing Receivables Funding LLC, Class A4, Series 2017-1, 2.36%, 01/20/23‡ | | | 640,000 | | | | 640,840 | |
Hertz Vehicle Financing II LP, Class A, Series 2015-2A, 2.02%, 09/25/19‡ | | | 1,075,000 | | | | 1,071,308 | |
Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Class A, Series 2016-1A, 2.32%, 03/25/20‡ | | | 200,000 | | | | 199,397 | |
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Class A, Series 2013-A, 2.28%, 01/25/26‡ | | | 489,716 | | | | 488,374 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Class A, Series 2014-AA, 1.77%, 11/25/26‡ | | $ | 169,794 | | | $ | 167,207 | |
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Class A, Series 2017-AA, 2.66%, 12/26/28‡ | | | 594,719 | | | | 595,398 | |
Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust, Class B, Series 2015-C, 2.15%, 11/15/21 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,003,302 | |
Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust, Class D, Series 2014-B, 2.51%, 12/15/20 | | | 425,000 | | | | 427,812 | |
Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust, Class D, Series 2015-A, 2.73%, 06/15/21 | | | 500,000 | | | | 502,711 | |
Leaf Receivables Funding 10 LLC, Class D, Series 2015-1, 3.74%, 05/17/21‡ | | | 615,000 | | | | 607,653 | |
Leaf Receivables Funding 12 LLC, Class B, Series 2017-1, 2.65%, 02/15/22‡ | | | 775,000 | | | | 772,728 | |
Mariner Finance Issuance Trust, Class A, Series 2017-AA, 3.62%, 02/20/29‡ | | | 645,000 | | | | 650,805 | |
Marriott Vacation Club Owner Trust, Class A, Series 2012-1A, 2.51%, 05/20/30‡ | | | 548,475 | | | | 549,995 | |
MVW Owner Trust, Class A, Series 2016-1A, 2.25%, 12/20/33‡ | | | 659,376 | | | | 651,857 | |
MVW Owner Trust, Class B, Series 2015-1A, 2.96%, 12/20/32‡ | | | 348,069 | | | | 347,620 | |
Navistar Financial Dealer Note Master Owner Trust II, Class B, Series 2016-1, 2.97%, 09/27/21@‡ | | | 1,065,000 | | | | 1,067,640 | |
OneMain Financial Issuance Trust, Class A, Series 2014-1A, 2.43%, 06/18/24‡ | | | 81,648 | | | | 81,682 | |
OneMain Financial Issuance Trust, Class A, Series 2015-1A, 3.19%, 03/18/26‡ | | | 120,000 | | | | 121,346 | |
OneMain Financial Issuance Trust, Class A, Series 2015-2A, 2.57%, 07/18/25‡ | | | 285,169 | | | | 285,847 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
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Orange Lake Timeshare Trust, Class A, Series 2012-AA, 3.45%, 03/10/27‡ | | $ | 70,947 | | | $ | 71,404 | |
Orange Lake Timeshare Trust, Class A, Series 2015-AA, 2.88%, 09/08/27‡ | | | 321,020 | | | | 321,540 | |
Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Class B, Series 2016-2, 2.08%, 02/16/21 | | | 750,000 | | | | 751,708 | |
Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Class C, Series 2013-3, 1.81%, 04/15/19 | | | 94,538 | | | | 94,562 | |
Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Class C, Series 2014-3, 2.13%, 08/17/20 | | | 364,252 | | | | 364,912 | |
Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Class C, Series 2016-1, 3.09%, 04/15/22 | | | 1,370,000 | | | | 1,389,716 | |
Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Class C, Series 2017-1, 2.58%, 05/16/22 | | | 650,000 | | | | 650,328 | |
Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Class D, Series 2013-1, 2.27%, 01/15/19 | | | 699,803 | | | | 700,742 | |
Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Class D, Series 2013-5, 2.73%, 10/15/19 | | | 475,000 | | | | 478,463 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Class A, Series 2014-1A, 2.07%, 03/20/30‡ | | | 94,342 | | | | 94,238 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Class A, Series 2014-2A, 2.05%, 06/20/31@‡ | | | 60,374 | | | | 60,294 | |
Silverleaf Finance XVIII LLC, Class A, Series 2014-A, 2.81%, 01/15/27‡ | | | 211,443 | | | | 211,179 | |
SLM Private Education Loan Trust, Class A2A, Series 2013-B, 1.85%, 06/17/30‡ | | | 500,000 | | | | 500,829 | |
SLM Private Education Loan Trust, Class A2A, Series 2013-C, 2.94%, 10/15/31‡ | | | 228,590 | | | | 231,442 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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SLM Private Education Loan Trust, Class A2A, Series 2014-A, 2.59%, 01/15/26‡ | | $ | 1,275,000 | | | $ | 1,284,292 | |
Sofi Consumer Loan Program LLC, Class A, Series 2016-3, 3.05%, 12/26/25‡ | | | 484,347 | | | | 489,096 | |
Sofi Professional Loan Program LLC, Class A2, Series 2016-A, 2.76%, 12/26/36‡ | | | 350,341 | | | | 354,017 | |
Sofi Professional Loan Program LLC, Class A2A, Series 2017-C, 1.75%, 07/25/40‡ | | | 775,000 | | | | 775,663 | |
SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC, Class A1FX, Series 2017-B, 1.83%, 05/25/40‡ | | | 598,489 | | | | 598,755 | |
SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC, Class A2, Series 2014-B, 2.55%, 08/27/29‡ | | | 309,360 | | | | 311,215 | |
SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC, Class A2, Series 2015-A, 2.42%, 03/25/30‡ | | | 181,156 | | | | 181,490 | |
SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC, Class A2B, Series 2016-C, 2.36%, 12/27/32‡ | | | 1,006,000 | | | | 999,345 | |
TCF Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Class B, Series 2014-1A, 2.33%, 05/15/20‡ | | | 800,000 | | | | 803,714 | |
Tidewater Auto Receivables Trust, Class C, Series 2014-AA, 2.56%, 08/15/19‡ | | | 270,395 | | | | 270,852 | |
Trip Rail Master Funding LLC, Class A1, Series 2014-1A, 2.86%, 04/15/44‡ | | | 223,697 | | | | 220,093 | |
Trip Rail Master Funding LLC, Class A1A, Series 2011-1A, 4.37%, 07/15/41‡ | | | 227,116 | | | | 229,045 | |
U-Haul S Fleet LLC, Class 1, Series 2010-BT1A, 4.90%, 10/25/23‡ | | | 667,513 | | | | 668,708 | |
Volvo Financial Equipment LLC, Class B, Series 2017-1A, 2.40%, 01/18/22‡ | | | 650,000 | | | | 651,269 | |
Welk Resorts LLC, Class A, Series 2015-AA, 2.79%, 06/16/31‡ | | | 391,089 | | | | 390,201 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (continued) | | | | | | | | |
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Wendys Funding LLC, Class A2II, Series 2015-1A, 4.08%, 06/15/45‡ | | $ | 525,638 | | | $ | 540,138 | |
Westgate Resorts LLC, Class A, Series 2016-1A, 3.50%, 12/20/28‡ | | | 377,774 | | | | 379,644 | |
Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust, Class B, Series 2016-3A, 2.07%, 12/15/21‡ | | | 1,230,000 | | | | 1,227,747 | |
Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust, Class C, Series 2015-1A, 2.29%, 11/16/20‡ | | | 345,089 | | | | 345,510 | |
Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust, Class C, Series 2016-2A, 2.83%, 05/17/21‡ | | | 780,000 | | | | 784,666 | |
Total Asset Backed Securities | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $68,380,936) | | | | | | | 68,531,810 | |
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CORPORATE BONDS — 21.7% | | | | | | | | |
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Consumer Discretionary — 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc., 5.13%, 02/15/19 | | | 115,000 | | | | 116,277 | |
Calatlantic Group, Inc., 5.88%, 11/15/24(a) | | | 136,000 | | | | 147,900 | |
Calatlantic Group, Inc., 5.25%, 06/01/26 | | | 390,000 | | | | 406,087 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 6.75%, 11/15/21 | | | 365,000 | | | | 405,150 | |
Delphi Automotive PLC, 3.15%, 11/19/20 | | | 530,000 | | | | 541,836 | |
Dr Horton, Inc., 4.75%, 02/15/23 | | | 650,000 | | | | 702,486 | |
Hyundai Capital America, 2.45%, 06/15/21‡ | | | 515,000 | | | | 508,461 | |
Marriott International, Inc., Series N, 3.13%, 10/15/21 | | | 520,000 | | | | 532,636 | |
Newell Brands, Inc., 2.60%, 03/29/19 | | | 71,000 | | | | 71,722 | |
Newell Brands, Inc., 3.15%, 04/01/21 | | | 65,000 | | | | 66,567 | |
QVC, Inc., 3.13%, 04/01/19 | | | 610,000 | | | | 617,019 | |
Scientific Games International, Inc., 7.00%, 01/01/22‡ | | | 155,000 | | | | 165,463 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 3.88%, 08/01/22‡ | | | 750,000 | | | | 759,615 | |
Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 4.00%, 12/31/18 | | | 175,000 | | | | 179,813 | |
Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 6.75%, 11/01/19(a) | | | 117,000 | | | | 128,993 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Consumer Discretionary (continued) | | | | | | | | |
TRI Pointe Group, Inc./TRI Pointe Homes, Inc., 5.88%, 06/15/24 | | $ | 495,000 | | | $ | 524,700 | |
Wyndham Worldwide Corp., 2.50%, 03/01/18 | | | 450,000 | | | | 452,034 | |
Wyndham Worldwide Corp., 4.15%, 04/01/24 | | | 35,000 | | | | 36,001 | |
Total Consumer Discretionary | | | | | | | 6,362,760 | |
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Consumer Staples — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 2.80%, 07/02/20 | | | 185,000 | | | | 187,898 | |
Smithfield Foods, Inc., 2.70%, 01/31/20‡ | | | 251,000 | | | | 252,635 | |
Smithfield Foods, Inc., 3.35%, 02/01/22‡ | | | 222,000 | | | | 223,616 | |
Total Consumer Staples | | | | | | | 664,149 | |
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Energy — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Antero Resources Corp., 5.63%, 06/01/23 | | | 210,000 | | | | 213,675 | |
Blue Racer Midstream LLC/Blue Racer Finance Corp., 6.13%, 11/15/22‡ | | | 155,000 | | | | 156,937 | |
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., 6.25%, 04/15/23(a) | | | 640,000 | | | | 619,200 | |
Kinder Morgan, Inc., 5.63%, 11/15/23‡ | | | 545,000 | | | | 603,801 | |
NGL Energy Partners LP/NGL Energy Finance Corp., 5.13%, 07/15/19 | | | 535,000 | | | | 533,663 | |
Regency Energy Partners LP/Regency Energy Finance Corp., 5.00%, 10/01/22 | | | 440,000 | | | | 472,425 | |
Sabine Oil & Gas Corp., 7.25%, 06/15/19^(b) | | | 92,000 | | | | 282 | |
Ultra Resources, Inc., 6.88%, 04/15/22‡ | | | 30,000 | | | | 29,813 | |
Total Energy | | | | | | | 2,629,796 | |
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Financials — 8.2% | | | | | | | | |
Air Lease Corp., 2.63%, 09/04/18 | | | 520,000 | | | | 524,012 | |
Ally Financial, Inc., 3.25%, 11/05/18 | | | 145,000 | | | | 147,132 | |
Ally Financial, Inc., 4.13%, 03/30/20 | | | 270,000 | | | | 278,100 | |
Ares Capital Corp., 4.88%, 11/30/18 | | | 76,000 | | | | 78,685 | |
Ares Capital Corp., 3.88%, 01/15/20(a) | | | 210,000 | | | | 214,244 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
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Aviation Capital Group Corp., 2.88%, 09/17/18‡ | | $ | 195,000 | | | $ | 196,931 | |
Bank of America Corp., 2.00%, 01/11/18 | | | 235,000 | | | | 235,389 | |
Bank of America Corp., 5.65%, 05/01/18 | | | 200,000 | | | | 206,322 | |
Bank of America Corp., 5.49%, 03/15/19 | | | 66,000 | | | | 69,489 | |
Bank of America Corp., 2.34%, 10/21/22@ | | | 650,000 | | | | 660,374 | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The), 2.05%, 05/03/21 | | | 650,000 | | | | 644,404 | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The), Series E, 4.95%#@ | | | 555,000 | | | | 579,559 | |
Bear Stearns Cos. LLC (The), 7.25%, 02/01/18 | | | 75,000 | | | | 77,359 | |
Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp., 1.30%, 08/15/19 | | | 1,370,000 | | | | 1,360,476 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp, 4.50%, 06/01/18 | | | 321,000 | | | | 329,446 | |
First Horizon National Corp., 3.50%, 12/15/20 | | | 550,000 | | | | 564,548 | |
First Tennessee Bank NA, 2.95%, 12/01/19 | | | 250,000 | | | | 252,869 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 8.13%, 01/15/20 | | | 455,000 | | | | 516,921 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.20%, 01/15/21 | | | 650,000 | | | | 660,294 | |
FS Investment Corp., 4.25%, 01/15/20 | | | 585,000 | | | | 597,187 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 2.40%, 04/10/18 | | | 355,000 | | | | 356,394 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.20%, 07/06/21 | | | 700,000 | | | | 708,516 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.70%, 05/09/23 | | | 280,000 | | | | 284,691 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 2.35%, 11/15/21 | | | 165,000 | | | | 162,947 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 3.00%, 04/26/22 | | | 515,000 | | | | 519,235 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), Series G, 2.92%, 10/28/27@ | | | 650,000 | | | | 676,515 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc., 7.00%, 12/15/20 | | | 200,000 | | | | 228,667 | |
Icahn Enterprises LP/Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 6.25%, 02/01/22 | | | 160,000 | | | | 167,200 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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iStar, Inc., 6.00%, 04/01/22 | | $ | 235,000 | | | $ | 241,463 | |
Jefferies Group LLC, 5.13%, 04/13/18 | | | 275,000 | | | | 282,125 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 2.25%, 01/23/20 | | | 380,000 | | | | 381,315 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 2.30%, 08/15/21 | | | 170,000 | | | | 169,110 | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 1.65%, 09/23/19 | | | 580,000 | | | | 576,950 | |
Lazard Group LLC, 4.25%, 11/14/20 | | | 275,000 | | | | 290,355 | |
Lincoln National Corp., 8.75%, 07/01/19 | | | 39,000 | | | | 43,868 | |
Lincoln National Corp., 4.20%, 03/15/22 | | | 475,000 | | | | 506,027 | |
Lincoln National Corp., 3.20%, 04/20/67@ | | | 100,000 | | | | 91,750 | |
Morgan Stanley, 2.13%, 04/25/18 | | | 180,000 | | | | 180,629 | |
Morgan Stanley, 2.55%, 10/24/23@ | | | 1,950,000 | | | | 1,985,328 | |
Navient Corp., 6.50%, 06/15/22(a) | | | 290,000 | | | | 307,763 | |
NUVEEN FINANCE LLC, 2.95%, 11/01/19‡ | | | 400,000 | | | | 405,943 | |
Santander Holdings USA, Inc., 3.70%, 03/28/22‡ | | | 910,000 | | | | 922,738 | |
SBA Tower Trust, 3.16%, 10/08/20‡ | | | 570,000 | | | | 581,850 | |
SBA Tower Trust, 2.88%, 07/09/21‡ | | | 780,000 | | | | 778,401 | |
Springleaf Finance Corp., 5.25%, 12/15/19 | | | 190,000 | | | | 198,094 | |
State Street Corp., 4.96%, 03/15/18 | | | 300,000 | | | | 306,680 | |
Voya Financial, Inc., 2.90%, 02/15/18 | | | 279,000 | | | | 280,929 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., 3.07%, 01/24/23 | | | 425,000 | | | | 431,227 | |
Wells Fargo Bank NA, 2.15%, 12/06/19 | | | 785,000 | | | | 788,912 | |
Total Financials | | | | | | | 21,049,363 | |
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Health Care — 3.0% | | | | | | | | |
Abbott Laboratories, 2.35%, 11/22/19 | | | 240,000 | | | | 241,944 | |
Abbott Laboratories, 2.90%, 11/30/21 | | | 335,000 | | | | 339,084 | |
AbbVie, Inc., 2.50%, 05/14/20 | | | 540,000 | | | | 546,625 | |
AbbVie, Inc., 2.30%, 05/14/21 | | | 375,000 | | | | 374,413 | |
Allergan Funding SCS, 3.00%, 03/12/20 | | | 85,000 | | | | 86,858 | |
Allergan Funding SCS, 3.45%, 03/15/22 | | | 85,000 | | | | 87,711 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
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Health Care (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Becton Dickinson and Co., 2.89%, 06/06/22 | | $ | 622,000 | | | $ | 624,644 | |
Becton Dickinson and Co., 3.36%, 06/06/24 | | | 136,000 | | | | 136,515 | |
Cardinal Health, Inc., 1.95%, 06/14/19 | | | 400,000 | | | | 400,587 | |
Cardinal Health, Inc., 2.62%, 06/15/22 | | | 640,000 | | | | 641,318 | |
Cardinal Health, Inc., 3.08%, 06/15/24 | | | 255,000 | | | | 256,003 | |
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 6.25%, 03/31/23 | | | 280,000 | | | | 290,108 | |
Forest Laboratories LLC, 4.38%, 02/01/19‡ | | | 53,000 | | | | 54,675 | |
Healthcare Trust of America Holdings LP, 2.95%, 07/01/22 | | | 895,000 | | | | 896,298 | |
Mylan NV, 3.15%, 06/15/21 | | | 170,000 | | | | 173,105 | |
Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC, 2.40%, 09/23/21 | | | 260,000 | | | | 257,224 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.75%, 06/15/20@ | | | 800,000 | | | | 808,080 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.00%, 10/01/20 | | | 105,000 | | | | 112,744 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.63%, 07/15/24‡ | | | 335,157 | | | | 336,414 | |
THC Escrow Corp. III, 4.63%, 07/15/24‡ | | | 419,843 | | | | 422,026 | |
THC Escrow Corp. III, 5.13%, 05/01/25‡(a) | | | 380,000 | | | | 382,375 | |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 6.50%, 03/15/22‡ | | | 95,000 | | | | 99,869 | |
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., 3.15%, 04/01/22 | | | 295,000 | | | | 299,811 | |
Total Health Care | | | | | | | 7,868,431 | |
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Industrials — 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
America West Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 011G, 7.10%, 04/02/21 | | | 725,660 | | | | 792,784 | |
Continental Airlines Class A-1 Pass-Through Trust, Series 00A1, 8.05%, 11/01/20 | | | 321,636 | | | | 357,016 | |
Continental Airlines Class A-1 Pass-Through Trust, Series 01A1, 6.70%, 06/15/21 | | | 197,816 | | | | 213,641 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
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Industrials (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Continental Airlines Class C-2 Pass-Through Trust, Series AMBC, 6.24%, 03/15/20 | | $ | 122,362 | | | $ | 127,257 | |
Masco Corp., 3.50%, 04/01/21 | | | 515,000 | | | | 531,465 | |
Masco Corp., 5.95%, 03/15/22 | | | 304,000 | | | | 343,524 | |
Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP/PTL Finance Corp., 2.50%, 06/15/19 | | | 195,000 | | | | 196,080 | |
Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP/PTL Finance Corp., 3.38%, 02/01/22‡ | | | 230,000 | | | | 235,848 | |
Pitney Bowes, Inc., 3.88%, 05/15/22 | | | 738,000 | | | | 738,622 | |
Standard Industries, Inc., 5.50%, 02/15/23‡ | | | 480,000 | | | | 507,600 | |
UAL Pass-Through Trust, Series 071A, 6.64%, 07/02/22 | | | 1,205,341 | | | | 1,309,302 | |
Total Industrials | | | | | | | 5,353,139 | |
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Information Technology — 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
Apple, Inc., 2.25%, 02/23/21 | | | 325,000 | | | | 327,321 | |
Apple, Inc., 2.50%, 02/09/22 | | | 510,000 | | | | 514,846 | |
Apple, Inc., 3.00%, 02/09/24 | | | 535,000 | | | | 543,589 | |
Broadcom Corp./Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd., 2.38%, 01/15/20‡ | | | 395,000 | | | | 395,815 | |
Broadcom Corp./Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd., 3.00%, 01/15/22‡ | | | 280,000 | | | | 282,795 | |
Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (The), 3.50%, 12/01/17 | | | 150,000 | | | | 150,799 | |
Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (The), 4.25%, 06/15/20(a) | | | 150,000 | | | | 154,667 | |
First Data Corp., 5.00%, 01/15/24‡ | | | 260,000 | | | | 268,367 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 2.45%, 10/05/17 | | | 145,000 | | | | 145,371 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 2.85%, 10/05/18 | | | 325,000 | | | | 327,881 | |
Microsoft Corp., 1.55%, 08/08/21 | | | 650,000 | | | | 636,354 | |
Microsoft Corp., 2.40%, 02/06/22 | | | 510,000 | | | | 515,124 | |
Total Information Technology | | | | | | | 4,262,929 | |
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Materials — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 3.88%, 03/15/23 | | | 550,000 | | | | 514,250 | |
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Real Estate — 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
CoreCivic, Inc., 5.00%, 10/15/22 | | | 450,000 | | | | 470,250 | |
Corporate Office Properties LP, 3.70%, 06/15/21 | | | 460,000 | | | | 471,622 | |
DDR Corp., 7.88%, 09/01/20 | | | 280,000 | | | | 320,955 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
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Real Estate (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Digital Realty Trust LP, 3.40%, 10/01/20 | | $ | 420,000 | | | $ | 431,080 | |
Digital Realty Trust LP, 3.95%, 07/01/22 | | | 270,000 | | | | 283,333 | |
Education Realty Operating Partnership LP, 4.60%, 12/01/24 | | | 100,000 | | | | 101,814 | |
Government Properties Income Trust, 3.75%, 08/15/19 | | | 85,000 | | | | 85,703 | |
HCP, Inc., 3.75%, 02/01/19 | | | 140,000 | | | | 142,985 | |
Healthcare Trust of America Holdings LP, 3.38%, 07/15/21 | | | 150,000 | | | | 153,139 | |
National Retail Properties, Inc., 5.50%, 07/15/21 | | | 250,000 | | | | 274,591 | |
Select Income REIT, 4.15%, 02/01/22 | | | 515,000 | | | | 519,701 | |
Senior Housing Properties Trust, 3.25%, 05/01/19 | | | 415,000 | | | | 419,178 | |
Ventas Realty LP/Ventas Capital Corp., 4.00%, 04/30/19 | | | 310,000 | | | | 318,723 | |
Total Real Estate | | | | | | | 3,993,074 | |
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Telecommunication Services — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
AT&T, Inc., 3.88%, 08/15/21 | | | 210,000 | | | | 219,435 | |
AT&T, Inc., 3.00%, 06/30/22 | | | 1,045,000 | | | | 1,046,743 | |
Crown Castle International Corp., 4.88%, 04/15/22 | | | 355,000 | | | | 388,227 | |
Frontier Communications Corp., 10.50%, 09/15/22 | | | 645,000 | | | | 618,394 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.60%, 04/01/21 | | | 125,000 | | | | 134,169 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., 2.95%, 03/15/22‡ | | | 51,000 | | | | 51,410 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., 3.13%, 03/16/22 | | | 327,000 | | | | 332,187 | |
Total Telecommunication Services | | | | | | | 2,790,565 | |
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Utilities — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Dominion Energy, Inc., 2.96%, 07/01/19 | | | 50,000 | | | | 50,772 | |
Exelon Corp., 2.85%, 06/15/20 | | | 555,000 | | | | 564,227 | |
Total Utilities | | | | | | | 614,999 | |
Total Corporate Bonds | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $55,447,240) | | | | | | | 56,103,455 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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TERM LOANS — 10.0% | | | | | | | | |
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Consumer Discretionary — 3.5% | | | | | | | | |
Altice US Finance I Corp., 3.47%, 07/28/25@ | | $ | 481,366 | | | $ | 477,956 | |
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd., 3.41%, 10/20/21@ | | | 527,998 | | | | 530,820 | |
Boyd Gaming Corp., 3.69%, 09/15/23@ | | | 574,812 | | | | 576,971 | |
Caesars Entertainment Corp., 1.50%, 10/31/21@ | | | 129,052 | | | | 164,251 | |
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc. (fka Harrah's Operating Co., Inc.), 0.00%, 04/04/24@(c) | | | 250,000 | | | | 249,531 | |
CDS US Intermediate Holdings, Inc., 0.00%(c) – 5.30%, 07/08/22@ | | | 659,238 | | | | 662,699 | |
Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital, 3.23%, 07/01/20@ | | | 603,676 | | | | 606,130 | |
Charter Communications Operating, LLC (aka CCO Safari LLC), 3.48%, 01/15/24@ | | | 259,343 | | | | 260,531 | |
CityCenter Holdings, LLC, 3.72%, 04/18/24@ | | | 220,000 | | | | 220,595 | |
Eldorado Resorts, Inc., 3.38%, 04/17/24@ | | | 753,113 | | | | 747,935 | |
Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc., 4.48%, 08/18/23@ | | | 241,093 | | | | 241,289 | |
Hilton Worldwide Finance, 3.22%, 10/25/23@ | | | 770,879 | | | | 773,986 | |
McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings LLC, 5.23%, 05/04/22@ | | | 503,728 | | | | 496,525 | |
MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership LP, 3.48%, 04/25/23@ | | | 619,163 | | | | 620,983 | |
PetSmart, Inc., 4.22%, 03/11/22@ | | | 506,684 | | | | 473,045 | |
Playa Resorts Holding B.V., 0.00%(c)-4.17%, 04/29/24@ | | | 495,000 | | | | 496,237 | |
Seminole Tribe of Florida, 0.00%, 06/22/24@(c) | | | 400,000 | | | | 401,300 | |
StationCasinos LLC, 3.71%, 06/08/23@ | | | 371,567 | | | | 371,504 | |
Univision Communications, 3.98%, 03/15/24@ | | | 528,177 | | | | 518,712 | |
Total Consumer Discretionary | | | | | | | 8,891,000 | |
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Consumer Staples — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Albertson's LLC, 3.98%, 08/25/21@ | | | 483,832 | | | | 478,481 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
TERM LOANS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
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Consumer Staples (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Aramark Servies, Inc., 3.23%, 03/28/24@ | | $ | 423,938 | | | $ | 427,250 | |
Galleria Co., 4.13%, 09/29/23@ | | | 180,952 | | | | 182,253 | |
Hostess Brands, LLC, 3.73%, 08/03/22@ | | | 895,765 | | | | 899,684 | |
JBS U.S., 5.75%, 10/30/22@ | | | 174,563 | | | | 170,722 | |
Kronos, Inc., 4.68%, 11/01/23@ | | | 331,337 | | | | 333,983 | |
Post Holdings, Inc., 0.00%(c) – 3.47%, 05/24/24@ | | | 115,000 | | | | 115,267 | |
Total Consumer Staples | | | | | | | 2,607,640 | |
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Energy — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
MEG Energy, 4.72%, 12/31/23@ | | | 636,333 | | | | 622,216 | |
Ultra Resources, Inc., 4.12%, 04/12/24@ | | | 520,000 | | | | 518,700 | |
Total Energy | | | | | | | 1,140,916 | |
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Financials — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Delos Finance, 3.55%, 10/06/23@ | | | 289,000 | | | | 290,423 | |
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Health Care — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc., 3.80%, 02/16/23@ | | | 178,191 | | | | 179,661 | |
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 4.20%, 01/27/21@ | | | 428,459 | | | | 428,146 | |
Endo Luxembourg Finance Co. I Sarl, 5.50%, 04/29/24@ | | | 370,000 | | | | 374,048 | |
Envision Healthcare Corp. (fka Emergency Medical Services Corp.), 4.30%, 12/01/23@ | | | 383,363 | | | | 385,759 | |
HLF Financing, 6.73%, 02/15/23@ | | | 127,563 | | | | 129,157 | |
Iasis Healthcare LLC, 5.30%, 02/17/21@ | | | 29,925 | | | | 30,112 | |
INC Research Holdings, Inc., 0.00%, 06/27/24@(c) | | | 205,000 | | | | 205,577 | |
Tennessee Merger Sub, 3.98%, 02/06/24@ | | | 336,254 | | | | 333,996 | |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 5.83%, 04/01/22@ | | | 586,279 | | | | 594,921 | |
Total Health Care | | | | | | | 2,661,377 | |
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Industrials — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Advanced Disposal Services, Inc. (fka ADS Waste Holdings, Inc.), 3.94%, 11/10/23@ | | | 638,852 | | | | 641,877 | |
American Airlines, Inc., 3.72%, 04/28/23@ | | | 495,000 | | | | 495,997 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued) |
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TERM LOANS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
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Industrials (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Quikrete Holdings, Inc., 3.98%, 11/15/23@ | | $ | 460,685 | | | $ | 460,181 | |
TransDigm Inc., 0.00%, 06/09/23@(c) | | | 204,484 | | | | 204,391 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 4.23%, 06/04/21@ | | | 537,174 | | | | 537,545 | |
United Airlines, Inc., 3.42%, 04/01/24@ | | | 428,925 | | | | 431,230 | |
Total Industrials | | | | | | | 2,771,221 | |
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Information Technology — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Donnelley Financial Solutions, 5.08%, 09/29/23@ | | | 93,463 | | | | 94,494 | |
First Data Corp., 3.72%, 04/26/24@ | | | 528,196 | | | | 528,761 | |
Rackspace Hosting, Inc., 0.00%(c) – 4.17%, 11/03/23@ | | | 989,323 | | | | 991,252 | |
Western Digital Corp., 3.98%, 04/29/23@ | | | 307,948 | | | | 309,777 | |
Total Information Technology | | | | | | | 1,924,284 | |
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Materials — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Huntsman International LLC, 4.12%, 04/01/23@ | | | 229,109 | | | | 230,455 | |
Ineos, 3.98%, 03/31/22@ | | | 191,851 | | | | 192,570 | |
Ineos U.S. Financing, 3.98%, 04/01/24@ | | | 308,450 | | | | 309,568 | |
Total Materials | | | | | | | 732,593 | |
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Real Estate — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Capital Automotive LP, 4.22%, 03/25/24@ | | | 75,000 | | | | 75,666 | |
Realogy Group, 3.48%, 07/20/22@ | | | 287,180 | | | | 288,496 | |
Total Real Estate | | | | | | | 364,162 | |
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Telecommunication Services — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
CenturyLink, Inc., 1.38%, 01/31/25@ | | | 365,000 | | | | 361,375 | |
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 3.47%, 02/22/24@ | | | 625,000 | | | | 627,150 | |
Sprint Communication, 3.75%, 02/02/24@ | | | 284,288 | | | | 284,673 | |
UPC Financing Partnership, 3.91%, 04/15/25@ | | | 485,000 | | | | 486,414 | |
Virgin Media Bristol LLC, 3.91%, 01/31/25@ | | | 465,000 | | | | 465,697 | |
Total Telecommunication Services | | | | | | | 2,225,309 | |
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Utilities — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Calpine Corp., 4.05%, 01/15/24@ | | | 440,020 | | | | 439,895 | |
DYNEG, 4.48%, 02/07/24@ | | | 684,285 | | | | 683,597 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
TERM LOANS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
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Utilities (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Energy Future Intermediate Holding Co. LLC, 0.00%, 06/23/18@(c) | | $ | 370,000 | | | $ | 371,387 | |
Helix Gen Funding LLC, 4.96%, 06/03/24@ | | | 14,373 | | | | 14,478 | |
NRG Energy, 3.55%, 06/30/23@ | | | 385,520 | | | | 385,472 | |
Vistra Operations Co. LLC (fka Tex Operations Co. LLC), 3.98%, 08/04/23@ | | | 52,041 | | | | 51,651 | |
Vistra Operations Co. LLC (fka Tex Operations Co. LLC), 3.98%, 08/04/23@ | | | 228,444 | | | | 226,732 | |
Vistra Operations Co. LLC (fka Tex Operations Co. LLC), 4.46%, 12/14/23@ | | | 68,655 | | | | 68,737 | |
Total Utilities | | | | | | | 2,241,949 | |
Total Term Loans | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $25,790,880) | | | | | | | 25,850,874 | |
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FOREIGN BONDS — 6.9% | | | | | | | | |
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Energy — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Petrobras Global Finance BV (Brazil), 8.38%, 05/23/21 | | | 450,000 | | | | 504,846 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos (Mexico), 4.88%, 01/24/22 | | | 905,000 | | | | 934,602 | |
Total Energy | | | | | | | 1,439,448 | |
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Financials — 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC/AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Netherlands), 4.50%, 05/15/21 | | | 405,000 | | | | 430,080 | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC/AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Netherlands), 3.95%, 02/01/22 | | | 150,000 | | | | 156,337 | |
Brookfield Finance LLC (Canada), 4.00%, 04/01/24 | | | 561,000 | | | | 576,287 | |
Guanay Finance Ltd. (Chile), 6.00%, 12/15/20‡ | | | 519,355 | | | | 534,676 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC (United Kingdom), 2.95%, 05/25/21 | | | 640,000 | | | | 648,494 | |
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (China), 3.23%, 11/13/19 | | | 475,000 | | | | 483,446 | |
Korea Development Bank (The) (South Korea), 4.63%, 11/16/21 | | | 375,000 | | | | 406,063 | |
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (Japan), 2.27%, 09/13/21 | | | 785,000 | | | | 772,936 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued) |
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FOREIGN BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
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Financials (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Nordea Bank AB (Sweden), 1.63%, 09/30/19‡ | | $ | 940,000 | | | $ | 932,659 | |
TC Ziraat Bankasi AS (Turkey), 5.13%, 05/03/22‡ | | | 370,000 | | | | 371,835 | |
Turkiye Vakiflar Bankasi TAO (Turkey), 5.63%, 05/30/22‡ | | | 360,000 | | | | 359,896 | |
Total Financials | | | | | | | 5,672,709 | |
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Health Care — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV (Israel), 1.70%, 07/19/19 | | | 400,000 | | | | 396,618 | |
Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV (Israel), 2.20%, 07/21/21 | | | 165,000 | | | | 162,129 | |
Total Health Care | | | | | | | 558,747 | |
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Industrials — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
British Airways Class B Pass Through Trust (United Kingdom), 5.63%, 06/20/20‡ | | | 210,259 | | | | 220,772 | |
CNH Industrial NV (United Kingdom), 4.50%, 08/15/23 | | | 630,000 | | | | 670,950 | |
Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd. (Ireland), 5.25%, 08/15/22‡ | | | 595,000 | | | | 624,197 | |
Total Industrials | | | | | | | 1,515,919 | |
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Materials — 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
FMG Resources Pty Ltd. (Australia), 9.75%, 03/01/22‡ | | | 650,000 | | | | 743,437 | |
Glencore Funding LLC (Switzerland), 4.13%, 05/30/23‡ | | | 640,000 | | | | 657,554 | |
NOVA Chemicals Corp. (Canada), 4.88%, 06/01/24‡ | | | 70,000 | | | | 69,825 | |
NOVA Chemicals Corp. (Canada), 5.00%, 05/01/25‡ | | | 545,000 | | | | 543,637 | |
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer Lu (New Zealand), 4.80%, 07/15/21@‡(a) | | | 670,000 | | | | 682,563 | |
Rusal Capital Dac (Russia), 5.13%, 02/02/22‡ | | | 385,000 | | | | 386,043 | |
Severstal OAO Via Steel Capital SA (Russia), 3.85%, 08/27/21‡ | | | 645,000 | | | | 653,173 | |
Vale Overseas Ltd. (Brazil), 5.88%, 06/10/21 | | | 275,000 | | | | 295,900 | |
Total Materials | | | | | | | 4,032,132 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
FOREIGN BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
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Real Estate — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
WEA Finance LLC/Westfield UK & Europe Finance PLC (Australia), 3.25%, 10/05/20‡ | | $ | 535,000 | | | $ | 544,858 | |
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Sovereign Government — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Argentine Republic Government International Bond (Argentina), 6.88%, 04/22/21 | | | 355,000 | | | | 380,737 | |
Argentine Republic Government International Bond (Argentina), 5.63%, 01/26/22 | | | 235,000 | | | | 241,227 | |
Costa Rica Government International Bond (Costa Rica), 4.38%, 04/30/25‡ | | | 535,000 | | | | 510,492 | |
Indonesia Government International Bond (Indonesia), 3.70%, 01/08/22‡ | | | 455,000 | | | | 468,739 | |
Oman Government International Bond (Oman), 3.63%, 06/15/21‡ | | | 690,000 | | | | 687,271 | |
Provincia de Buenos Aires (Argentina), 5.75%, 06/15/19‡ | | | 205,000 | | | | 212,021 | |
Provincia de Buenos Aires (Argentina), 6.50%, 02/15/23‡ | | | 255,000 | | | | 260,993 | |
Turkey Government International Bond (Turkey), 5.63%, 03/30/21 | | | 520,000 | | | | 552,358 | |
Total Sovereign Government | | | | | | | 3,313,838 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Utilities — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Majapahit Holding BV (Indonesia), 7.75%, 01/20/20‡ | | | 245,000 | | | | 274,400 | |
State Grid Overseas Investment 2014 Ltd. (China), 2.75%, 05/07/19‡ | | | 500,000 | | | | 504,916 | |
Total Utilities | | | | | | | 779,316 | |
Total Foreign Bonds | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $17,669,062) | | | | | | | 17,856,967 | |
| | | | | | | | |
U.S. TREASURY NOTES — 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Note, 12/31/18, 1.25%(a) | | | 585,000 | | | | 584,143 | |
U.S. Treasury Note, 12/15/19, 1.38%(a) | | | 2,605,000 | | | | 2,599,811 | |
U.S. Treasury Note, 01/31/21, 1.38% | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 989,531 | |
U.S. Treasury Note, 01/31/22, 1.88% | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,004,218 | |
Total U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $7,185,331) | | | | | | | 7,177,703 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES NEWFLEET MULTI-SECTOR INCOME ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
Investments | | Principal/ Shares | | | Value | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES — 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.50%, 02/01/31 | | $ | 1,110,037 | | | $ | 1,116,917 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.00%, 10/01/30 | | | 537,928 | | | | 552,656 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.00%, 10/01/30 | | | 772,295 | | | | 793,440 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.50%, 12/01/46 | | | 1,242,396 | | | | 1,277,197 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.00%, 01/01/46 | | | 746,910 | | | | 785,887 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.00%, 06/25/37 | | | 48,105 | | | | 50,026 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.00%, 11/25/41 | | | 146,587 | | | | 149,230 | |
Total U.S. Government Agency Securities | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $4,781,584) | | | | | | | 4,725,353 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUND — 3.6% | | | | | | | | |
JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund – Institutional Class, 0.82%(d) (Cost $9,347,183) | | | 9,347,183 | | | | 9,347,183 | |
| | | | | | | | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — 0.8%(e) | | | | | | | | |
BNP Paribas Securities Corp., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.11%, total to be received $79,521, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 9.00%, 07/28/17 – 09/09/49, totaling $80,816) | | $ | 79,514 | | | | 79,514 | |
Citibank NA, dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.08%, total to be received $50,826, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 8.00%, 11/15/17 – 02/15/47, totaling $51,504) | | | 50,821 | | | | 50,821 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.16%, total to be received $439,914, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 7.25%, 07/03/17 – 03/20/47, totaling $447,307) | | $ | 439,871 | | | $ | 439,871 | |
HSBC Securities USA, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.07%, total to be received $343,116, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 3.00% – 4.50%, 05/20/40 – 06/20/47, totaling $348,939) | | | 343,085 | | | | 343,085 | |
HSBC Securities USA, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.06%, total to be received $96,795, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 7.25%, 07/15/17 – 01/15/37, totaling $98,587) | | | 96,786 | | | | 96,786 | |
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.08%, total to be received $439,911, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.63% – 2.63%, 07/15/17 – 02/15/45, totaling $444,376) | | | 439,871 | | | | 439,871 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES NEWFLEET MULTI-SECTOR INCOME ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
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Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Mizuho Securities USA, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.12%, total to be received $439,912, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 2.50% – 4.50%, 05/01/27 – 05/01/47, totaling $447,547) | | $ | 439,871 | | | $ | 439,871 | |
Total Repurchase Agreements | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $1,889,819) | | | | | | | 1,889,819 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments — 101.4% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $260,995,485) | | | | | | | 261,524,611 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (1.4%) | | | | | | | (3,519,488 | ) |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 258,005,123 | |
LP — Limited Partnership
PLC — Public Limited Company
^ | Is in default. |
# | Perpetual security with no stated maturity date. |
@ | Variable rate instrument. The interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at June 30, 2017. |
‡ | Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be resold subject to that rule except to qualified institutional buyers. Unless otherwise noted, 144A securities are deemed to be liquid. |
(a) | All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of the securities on loan is $5,710,234; the aggregate market value of the collateral held by the fund is $5,835,583. The aggregate market value of the collateral includes non-cash U.S. Treasury securities collateral having a value of $3,945,764. |
(b) | Security fair valued as determined in good faith in accordance with the procedures established by the Board of Trustees. |
(c) | The loan will settle after June 30, 2017 at which time the interest rate will be determined. |
(d) | Rate shown reflects the 7-day yield as of June 30, 2017. |
(e) | Collateral received from brokers for securities lending was invested in these short-term investments. |
SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Asset Backed Securities | | | 26.6 | % |
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities | | | 7.8 | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 6.0 | |
Consumer Staples | | | 1.3 | |
Energy | | | 1.9 | |
Financials | | | 10.5 | |
Health Care | | | 4.2 | |
Industrials | | | 3.8 | |
Information Technology | | | 2.3 | |
Materials | | | 2.1 | |
Real Estate | | | 1.8 | |
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities | | | 19.2 | |
Sovereign Government | | | 1.3 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 2.0 | |
U.S. Government Agency Securities | | | 2.0 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | | 2.8 | |
Utilities | | | 1.4 | |
Money Market | | | 3.6 | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | 0.8 | |
Total Investments | | | 101.4 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | | (1.4 | ) |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES PACIFIC ASSET ENHANCED FLOATING RATE ETF |
Schedule of Investments |
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June 30, 2017 |
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Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
TERM LOANS — 73.0% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Advertising — 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
Acosta, Inc., 4.48%, 09/26/21@ | | $ | 486,222 | | | $ | 438,086 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Aerospace & Defense — 3.4% | | | | | | | | |
Accudyne Industries Borrower SCA, 4.23%, 12/13/19 (Luxembourg)@ | | | 488,586 | | | | 485,569 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 4.23%, 06/16/23@ | | | 435,688 | | | | 435,490 | |
Total Aerospace & Defense | | | | | | | 921,059 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Auto Parts & Equipment — 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc., 3.55%, 11/02/23@ | | | 226,667 | | | | 227,045 | |
Federal-Mogul Holdings LLC, 4.81%, 04/15/21@ | | | 1,256 | | | | 1,261 | |
Federal-Mogul Holdings LLC, 4.91%, 04/15/21@ | | | 289,077 | | | | 290,281 | |
Federal-Mogul Holdings LLC, 4.98%, 04/15/21@ | | | 94,419 | | | | 94,813 | |
Total Auto Parts & Equipment | | | | | | | 613,400 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Building Materials — 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
GYP Holdings III Corp., 4.14%, 04/01/23@ | | | 488,750 | | | | 490,737 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Chemicals — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
MacDermid, Inc., 4.23%, 06/07/23@ | | | 204,480 | | | | 205,094 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Coal — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Peabody Energy Corp., 5.73%, 03/31/22@ | | | 249,375 | | | | 249,344 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Commercial Services — 4.1% | | | | | | | | |
Brightview Landscapes LLC, 4.21%, 12/18/20@ | | | 107,239 | | | | 107,482 | |
Brightview Landscapes LLC, 4.22%, 12/18/20@ | | | 132,755 | | | | 133,056 | |
Brightview Landscapes LLC, 7.71%, 12/17/21@ | | | 117,021 | | | | 117,372 | |
Camelot Finance LP, 4.50%, 10/03/23@ | | | 312,903 | | | | 315,166 | |
Camelot Finance LP, 4.73%, 10/03/23@ | | | 432,104 | | | | 435,230 | |
Total Commercial Services | | | | | | | 1,108,306 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
TERM LOANS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Computers — 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Western Digital Corp., 3.98%, 04/29/23@ | | $ | 396,010 | | | $ | 398,362 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Distribution/Wholesale — 5.4% | | | | | | | | |
Nexeo Solutions LLC, 4.92%, 06/09/23@ | | | 166,412 | | | | 168,007 | |
Nexeo Solutions LLC, 4.95%, 06/09/23@ | | | 164,122 | | | | 165,695 | |
Nexeo Solutions LLC, 5.05%, 06/09/23@ | | | 164,478 | | | | 166,055 | |
Spin Holdco, Inc., 4.97%, 11/14/22@ | | | 489,362 | | | | 487,160 | |
Univar USA, Inc., 3.98%, 07/01/22@ | | | 491,281 | | | | 492,394 | |
Total Distribution/Wholesale | | | | | | | 1,479,311 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Electric — 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Vistra Operations Co. LLC, 4.46%, 12/14/23@ | | | 375,000 | | | | 375,446 | |
Vistra Operations Co. LLC, 4.49%, 12/14/23@ | | | 122,500 | | | | 122,646 | |
Total Electric | | | | | | | 498,092 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Entertainment — 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Scientific Games International, Inc., 5.08%, 10/01/21@ | | | 301,971 | | | | 305,306 | |
Scientific Games International, Inc., 5.23%, 10/01/21@ | | | 81,842 | | | | 82,746 | |
Total Entertainment | | | | | | | 388,052 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Environmental Control — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Waste Industries USA, Inc., 4.05%, 02/27/20@ | | | 244,375 | | | | 245,940 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Food — 3.1% | | | | | | | | |
Albertson's LLC, 4.25%, 06/22/23@ | | | 348,219 | | | | 344,859 | |
U.S. Foods, Inc., 3.98%, 06/27/23@ | | | 488,718 | | | | 491,401 | |
Total Food | | | | | | | 836,260 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Hand/Machine Tools — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
Apex Tool Group LLC, 4.50%, 01/31/20@ | | | 484,298 | | | | 473,201 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Healthcare – Services — 3.1% | | | | | | | | |
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 3.79%, 12/31/19@ | | | 35,982 | | | | 35,968 | |
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 3.95%, 12/31/19@ | | | 104,067 | | | | 104,027 | |
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 4.04%, 01/27/21@ | | | 66,648 | | | | 66,599 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES PACIFIC ASSET ENHANCED FLOATING RATE ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
TERM LOANS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Healthcare – Services (continued) | | | | | | | | |
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 4.20%, 01/27/21@ | | $ | 191,482 | | | $ | 191,341 | |
IASIS Healthcare LLC, 5.30%, 02/16/21@ | | | 437,880 | | | | 440,617 | |
Total Healthcare – Services | | | | | | | 838,552 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Insurance — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
HUB International Ltd., 4.42%, 10/02/20@ | | | 243,703 | | | | 244,673 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Internet — 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Uber Technologies, Inc., 5.22%, 07/13/23@ | | | 496,250 | | | | 497,027 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Leisure Time — 3.2% | | | | | | | | |
24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, Inc., 5.05%, 05/28/21@ | | | 243,719 | | | | 242,703 | |
BRP US, Inc., 4.23%, 06/30/23@ | | | 248,750 | | | | 250,590 | |
ClubCorp Club Operations, Inc., 4.05%, 12/15/22@ | | | 361,205 | | | | 363,802 | |
Total Leisure Time | | | | | | | 857,095 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Lodging — 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties LLC, 4.73%, 10/09/20@ | | | 243,687 | | | | 245,337 | |
Caesars Growth Properties Holdings LLC, 4.23%, 05/10/21@ | | | 243,736 | | | | 245,259 | |
Hilton Worldwide Finance LLC, 3.22%, 10/25/23@ | | | 205,079 | | | | 205,905 | |
Total Lodging | | | | | | | 696,501 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Machinery – Diversified — 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
RBS Global, Inc., 3.90%, 08/21/23@ | | | 194,742 | | | | 195,025 | |
RBS Global, Inc., 3.98%, 08/21/23@ | | | 38,518 | | | | 38,574 | |
RBS Global, Inc., 4.04%, 08/21/23@ | | | 181,759 | | | | 182,024 | |
Total Machinery – Diversified | | | | | | | 415,623 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Media — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
Altice US Finance I Corp., 3.47%, 07/28/25@ | | | 246,198 | | | | 244,454 | |
iHeartCommunications, Inc., 7.98%, 01/30/19@ | | | 250,000 | | | | 205,156 | |
Total Media | | | | | | | 449,610 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Gates Global LLC, 4.55%, 03/29/24@ | | | 174,943 | | | | 175,152 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
TERM LOANS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Oil & Gas — 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
Chesapeake Energy Corp., 8.69%, 08/23/21@ | | $ | 500,000 | | | $ | 531,125 | |
Fieldwood Energy LLC, 8.30%, 08/31/20@ | | | 250,000 | | | | 235,937 | |
Total Oil & Gas | | | | | | | 767,062 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Packaging & Containers — 5.3% | | | | | | | | |
Proampac PG Borrower LLC, 5.17%, 11/20/23@ | | | 150,620 | | | | 152,668 | |
Proampac PG Borrower LLC, 5.18%, 11/20/23@ | | | 115,318 | | | | 116,886 | |
Proampac PG Borrower LLC, 5.21%, 11/20/23@ | | | 231,562 | | | | 234,710 | |
Reynolds Group Holdings, Inc., 4.23%, 02/05/23@ | | | 446,977 | | | | 448,045 | |
SIG Combibloc, 4.23%, 03/11/22 (Luxembourg)@ | | | 474,464 | | | | 478,409 | |
Total Packaging & Containers | | | | | | | 1,430,718 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Pharmaceuticals — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 5.83%, 04/01/22@ | | | 458,596 | | | | 465,356 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Real Estate — 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
DTZ US Borrower LLC, 4.42%, 11/04/21@ | | | 146,811 | | | | 146,802 | |
DTZ US Borrower LLC, 4.45%, 11/04/21@ | | | 326,703 | | | | 326,684 | |
DTZ US Borrower LLC, 4.55%, 11/04/21@ | | | 21,436 | | | | 21,434 | |
Total Real Estate | | | | | | | 494,920 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Retail — 12.3% | | | | | | | | |
1011778 BC ULC, 3.48%, 02/16/24 (Canada)@ | | | 227,189 | | | | 226,835 | |
1011778 BC ULC, 3.54%, 02/16/24 (Canada)@ | | | 144,855 | | | | 144,629 | |
CEC Entertainment, Inc., 4.23%, 02/15/21@ | | | 487,406 | | | | 486,087 | |
Michaels Stores, Inc., 3.84%, 09/16/23@ | | | 51,592 | | | | 51,530 | |
Michaels Stores, Inc., 3.91%, 09/16/23@ | | | 8,895 | | | | 8,885 | |
Michaels Stores, Inc., 3.98%, 09/16/23@ | | | 139,744 | | | | 139,578 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES PACIFIC ASSET ENHANCED FLOATING RATE ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
TERM LOANS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Retail (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Neiman Marcus Group Ltd. LLC, 4.34%, 10/25/20@ | | $ | 488,636 | | | $ | 368,920 | |
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc., 4.17%, 01/26/23@ | | | 496,231 | | | | 449,585 | |
PetSmart, Inc., 4.22%, 03/10/22@ | | | 490,000 | | | | 457,469 | |
Rite Aid Corp., 5.98%, 08/21/20@ | | | 250,000 | | | | 252,709 | |
Smart & Final Stores LLC, 4.73%, 11/15/22@ | | | 105,520 | | | | 101,739 | |
Smart & Final Stores LLC, 4.80%, 11/15/22@ | | | 144,480 | | | | 139,303 | |
SRS Distribution Inc., 4.55%, 08/25/22@ | | | 496,222 | | | | 498,859 | |
Total Retail | | | | | | | 3,326,128 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Semiconductors — 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Microsemi Corp., 3.33%, 01/15/23@ | | | 99,875 | | | | 100,152 | |
ON Semiconductor Corp., 3.48%, 03/31/23@ | | | 283,673 | | | | 284,333 | |
Total Semiconductors | | | | | | | 384,485 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Software — 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
Infor US, Inc., 4.05%, 02/01/22@ | | | 181,564 | | | | 180,641 | |
Solera LLC, 4.48%, 03/03/23@ | | | 246,875 | | | | 248,002 | |
Total Software | | | | | | | 428,643 | |
Total Term Loans | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $19,999,703) | | | | | | | 19,816,789 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS — 10.0% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Commercial Services — 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Ahern Rentals, Inc., 7.38%, 05/15/23‡ | | | 250,000 | | | | 206,250 | |
Prime Security Services Borrower LLC/Prime Finance, Inc., 9.25%, 05/15/23‡ | | | 250,000 | | | | 272,290 | |
Total Commercial Services | | | | | | | 478,540 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Diversified Financial Services — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Jefferies Finance LLC/JFIN Co-Issuer Corp., 7.38%, 04/01/20‡ | | | 250,000 | | | | 257,500 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Electric — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Dynegy, Inc., 6.75%, 11/01/19 | | | 250,000 | | | | 259,062 | |
Investments | | Principal/ Shares | | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Healthcare – Services — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 8.00%, 08/01/20 | | $ | 250,000 | | | $ | 253,438 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Home Builders — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Lennar Corp., 4.50%, 06/15/19 | | | 250,000 | | | | 259,375 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Lodging — 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties LLC, 8.00%, 10/01/20 | | | 125,000 | | | | 129,062 | |
MGM Resorts International, 6.75%, 10/01/20 | | | 250,000 | | | | 277,600 | |
Total Lodging | | | | | | | 406,662 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Media — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 6.63%, 10/15/25‡ | | | 250,000 | | | | 275,650 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Retail — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Landry's, Inc., 6.75%, 10/15/24‡ | | | 250,000 | | | | 256,563 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Telecommunications — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Sprint Communications, Inc., 6.00%, 11/15/22 | | | 250,000 | | | | 265,625 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Corporate Bonds | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $2,661,275) | | | | | | | 2,712,415 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUND — 16.8% | | | | | | | | |
JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund – Institutional Class, 0.82%(a) | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $4,563,296) | | | 4,563,296 | | | | 4,563,296 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments – 99.8% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $27,224,274) | | | | | | | 27,092,500 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 0.2% | | | | | | | 50,567 | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 27,143,067 | |
LP — Limited Partnership
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES PACIFIC ASSET ENHANCED FLOATING RATE ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
@ | Variable rate instrument. The interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at June 30, 2017. |
‡ | Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be resold subject to that rule except to qualified institutional buyers. Unless otherwise noted, 144A securities are deemed to be liquid. |
(a) | Rate shown reflects the 7-day yield as of June 30, 2017. |
SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Advertising | | | 1.6 | % |
Aerospace & Defense | | | 3.4 | |
Auto Parts & Equipment | | | 2.3 | |
Building Materials | | | 1.8 | |
Chemicals | | | 0.8 | |
Coal | | | 0.9 | |
Commercial Services | | | 5.9 | |
Computers | | | 1.5 | |
Distribution/Wholesale | | | 5.4 | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 0.9 | |
Electric | | | 2.8 | |
Entertainment | | | 1.4 | |
Environmental Control | | | 0.9 | |
Food | | | 3.1 | |
Hand/Machine Tools | | | 1.7 | |
Healthcare – Services | | | 4.0 | |
Home Builders | | | 1.0 | |
Insurance | | | 0.9 | |
Internet | | | 1.8 | |
Leisure Time | | | 3.2 | |
Lodging | | | 4.1 | |
Machinery – Diversified | | | 1.5 | |
Media | | | 2.7 | |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing | | | 0.6 | |
Oil & Gas | | | 2.8 | |
Packaging & Containers | | | 5.3 | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 1.7 | |
Real Estate | | | 1.8 | |
Retail | | | 13.2 | |
Semiconductors | | | 1.4 | |
Software | | | 1.6 | |
Telecommunications | | | 1.0 | |
SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Money Market Fund | | | 16.8 | % |
Total Investments | | | 99.8 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | | 0.2 | |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES PACIFIC ASSET ENHANCED FLOATING RATE ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
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June 30, 2017 |
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Total Return Swaps contracts outstanding as of June 30, 2017:
Reference Entity | | Number of Contracts | | | Annual Financing Rate Received (Paid) | | | Termination Date | | Notional Amounts | | | Fair Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
iBoxx USD Liquid Leveraged Loans Index | | | 4,000,000 | | | | (1.15 | )% | | 12/20/2017 | | $ | 4,000,000 | | | $ | 3,976,957 | | | $ | (23,043 | ) |
Morgan Stanley acts as the counterparty to the total return swap contracts listed above. The Fund either receives fees from, or pays fees to, the counterparty, depending upon the total return of the benchmark, and the agreed-upon floating financing rate.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES PERITUS HIGH YIELD ETF |
Schedule of Investments |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS — 68.9% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Aerospace/Defense — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Triumph Group, Inc., 5.25%, 06/01/22 | | $ | 1,802,000 | | | $ | 1,799,748 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Agriculture — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Alliance One International, Inc., 8.50%, 04/15/21‡(a) | | | 1,612,000 | | | | 1,684,540 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Auto Parts & Equipment — 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc., 6.25%, 04/01/25‡(a) | | | 444,000 | | | | 434,010 | |
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc., 6.50%, 04/01/27‡(a) | | | 444,000 | | | | 432,900 | |
Dana Financing Luxembourg Sarl, 5.75%, 04/15/25‡(a) | | | 1,344,000 | | | | 1,394,400 | |
Titan International, Inc., 6.88%, 10/01/20(a) | | | 1,756,000 | | | | 1,830,630 | |
Total Auto Parts & Equipment | | | | | | | 4,091,940 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Banks — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Provident Funding Associates LP/PFG Finance Corp., 6.38%, 06/15/25‡ | | | 530,000 | | | | 544,575 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Beverages — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Beverages & More, Inc., 11.50%, 06/15/22‡ | | | 1,449,000 | | | | 1,412,775 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Biotechnology — 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 7.88%, 09/01/23‡(a) | | | 2,862,000 | | | | 2,765,407 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Chemicals — 4.0% | | | | | | | | |
CVR Partners LP/CVR Nitrogen Finance Corp., 9.25%, 06/15/23‡(a) | | | 2,444,000 | | | | 2,566,200 | |
Hexion, Inc., 10.00%, 04/15/20 | | | 2,649,000 | | | | 2,642,377 | |
Rain CII Carbon LLC/CII Carbon Corp., 7.25%, 04/01/25‡ | | | 1,571,000 | | | | 1,625,985 | |
Total Chemicals | | | | | | | 6,834,562 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Commercial Services — 5.2% | | | | | | | | |
Alpine Finance Merger Sub LLC, 6.88%, 08/01/25‡ | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 1,632,000 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Commercial Services (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, Inc., 8.50%, 07/15/25‡(a) | | $ | 964,000 | | | $ | 1,000,150 | |
Hertz Corp. (The), 7.63%, 06/01/22‡(a) | | | 1,450,000 | | | | 1,450,145 | |
Laureate Education, Inc., 8.25%, 05/01/25‡ | | | 1,166,000 | | | | 1,253,450 | |
Quad/Graphics, Inc., 7.00%, 05/01/22(a) | | | 1,723,000 | | | | 1,763,198 | |
StoneMor Partners LP/Cornerstone Family Services of West Virginia Subsidiary, 7.88%, 06/01/21(a) | | | 1,742,000 | | | | 1,737,645 | |
Total Commercial Services | | | | | | | 8,836,588 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Computers — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
Harland Clarke Holdings Corp., 9.25%, 03/01/21‡ | | | 2,988,000 | | | | 2,924,505 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Cosmetics/Personal Care — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
High Ridge Brands Co., 8.88%, 03/15/25‡ | | | 444,000 | | | | 444,555 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Diversified Financial Services — 4.2% | | | | | | | | |
CNG Holdings, Inc., 9.38%, 05/15/20‡ | | | 1,942,000 | | | | 1,728,380 | |
Exela Intermediate LLC/Exela Finance, Inc., 10.00%, 07/15/23‡ | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,485,000 | |
Navient Corp., 6.75%, 06/25/25 | | | 1,208,000 | | | | 1,248,021 | |
Orchestra Borrower LLC/Orchestra Co.-Issuer, Inc., 6.75%, 06/15/22‡ | | | 964,000 | | | | 995,716 | |
Springleaf Finance Corp., 6.13%, 05/15/22 | | | 1,401,000 | | | | 1,481,557 | |
Tempo Acquisition LLC/Tempo Acquisition Finance Corp., 6.75%, 06/01/25‡ | | | 226,000 | | | | 231,650 | |
Total Diversified Financial Services | | | | | | | 7,170,324 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Electrical Components & Equipment — 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
Artesyn Embedded Technologies, Inc., 9.75%, 10/15/20‡ | | | 2,800,000 | | | | 2,716,000 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements
ADVISORSHARES PERITUS HIGH YIELD ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Energy – Alternate Sources — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Enviva Partners LP/Enviva Partners Finance Corp., 8.50%, 11/01/21‡ | | $ | 1,566,000 | | | $ | 1,677,577 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Engineering & Construction — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Tutor Perini Corp., 6.88%, 05/01/25‡(a) | | | 917,000 | | | | 967,435 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Entertainment — 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., 6.13%, 05/15/27‡(a) | | | 1,344,000 | | | | 1,421,697 | |
CCM Merger, Inc., 6.00%, 03/15/22‡ | | | 1,441,000 | | | | 1,480,627 | |
Eldorado Resorts, Inc., 6.00%, 04/01/25‡ | | | 1,571,000 | | | | 1,671,151 | |
Total Entertainment | | | | | | | 4,573,475 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Food — 4.3% | | | | | | | | |
Bi-Lo LLC/Bi-Lo Finance Corp., 9.25%, 02/15/19‡(a) | | | 2,995,000 | | | | 2,575,700 | |
Chobani LLC/Chobani Finance Corp., Inc., 7.50%, 04/15/25‡ | | | 917,000 | | | | 972,020 | |
Simmons Foods, Inc., 7.88%, 10/01/21‡ | | | 1,672,000 | | | | 1,780,680 | |
SUPERVALU, Inc., 6.75%, 06/01/21(a) | | | 2,031,000 | | | | 2,000,535 | |
Total Food | | | | | | | 7,328,935 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Healthcare – Products — 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
Greatbatch Ltd., 9.13%, 11/01/23‡ | | | 1,593,000 | | | | 1,700,528 | |
Mallinckrodt International Finance SA/Mallinckrodt CB LLC, 5.63%, 10/15/23‡(a) | | | 2,884,000 | | | | 2,646,070 | |
Total Healthcare – Products | | | | | | | 4,346,598 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Healthcare – Services — 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 6.25%, 03/31/23 | | | 1,312,000 | | | | 1,359,363 | |
Surgery Center Holdings, Inc., 6.75%, 07/01/25‡ | | | 1,449,000 | | | | 1,470,735 | |
THC Escrow Corp. III, 7.00%, 08/01/25‡(a) | | | 1,452,000 | | | | 1,450,185 | |
Total Healthcare – Services | | | | | | | 4,280,283 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Home Builders — 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Beazer Homes USA, Inc., 6.75%, 03/15/25 | | | 1,103,000 | | | | 1,152,635 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Home Builders (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Century Communities, Inc., 5.88%, 07/15/25‡ | | $ | 1,401,000 | | | $ | 1,397,497 | |
Total Home Builders | | | | | | | 2,550,132 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Insurance — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
USIS Merger Sub, Inc., 6.88%, 05/01/25‡ | | | 1,605,000 | | | | 1,637,100 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Lodging — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Sugarhouse HSP Gaming Prop Mezz LP/Sugarhouse HSP Gaming Finance Corp., 5.88%, 05/15/25‡ | | | 1,401,000 | | | | 1,369,478 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Machinery – Diversified — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
Tennant Co., 5.63%, 05/01/25‡ | | | 917,000 | | | | 967,435 | |
Xerium Technologies, Inc., 9.50%, 08/15/21 | | | 1,778,000 | | | | 1,893,570 | |
Total Machinery – Diversified | | | | | | | 2,861,005 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Media — 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
Lee Enterprises, Inc., 9.50%, 03/15/22‡(a) | | | 2,212,000 | | | | 2,289,420 | |
Salem Media Group, Inc., 6.75%, 06/01/24‡ | | | 1,166,000 | | | | 1,198,065 | |
Total Media | | | | | | | 3,487,485 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Metal Fabricate/Hardware — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Park-Ohio Industries, Inc., 6.63%, 04/15/27‡ | | | 1,605,000 | | | | 1,688,259 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Techniplas LLC, 10.00%, 05/01/20‡ | | | 1,828,000 | | | | 1,581,220 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Oil & Gas — 4.7% | | | | | | | | |
Ascent Resources Utica Holdings LLC/ARU Finance Corp., 10.00%, 04/01/22‡ | | | 917,000 | | | | 921,585 | |
Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP/Calumet Finance Corp., 11.50%, 01/15/21‡ | | | 1,536,000 | | | | 1,781,760 | |
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., 8.25%, 07/15/25 | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,281,250 | |
Delek Logistics Partners LP, 6.75%, 05/15/25‡ | | | 482,000 | | | | 489,230 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements
ADVISORSHARES PERITUS HIGH YIELD ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Oil & Gas (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Murphy Oil USA, Inc., 5.63%, 05/01/27 | | $ | 226,000 | | | $ | 235,887 | |
Sanchez Energy Corp., 7.75%, 06/15/21(a) | | | 1,670,000 | | | | 1,519,700 | |
Ultra Resources, Inc., 6.88%, 04/15/22‡ | | | 917,000 | | | | 911,269 | |
Ultra Resources, Inc., 7.13%, 04/15/25‡(a) | | | 917,000 | | | | 905,538 | |
Total Oil & Gas | | | | | | | 8,046,219 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Oil & Gas Services — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Exterran Energy Solutions LP/EES Finance Corp., 8.13%, 05/01/25‡ | | | 917,000 | | | | 937,633 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Packaging & Containers — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
BWAY Holding Co., 5.50%, 04/15/24‡ | | | 899,000 | | | | 920,351 | |
BWAY Holding Co., 7.25%, 04/15/25‡ | | | 444,000 | | | | 451,770 | |
Total Packaging & Containers | | | | | | | 1,372,121 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Pharmaceuticals — 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
Horizon Pharma, Inc./Horizon Pharma USA, Inc., 8.75%, 11/01/24‡(a) | | | 2,486,000 | | | | 2,535,720 | |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 6.50%, 03/15/22‡ | | | 899,000 | | | | 945,074 | |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 7.00%, 03/15/24‡ | | | 899,000 | | | | 947,321 | |
Total Pharmaceuticals | | | | | | | 4,428,115 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Pipelines — 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
Crestwood Midstream Partners LP/Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp., 6.25%, 04/01/23 | | | 1,536,000 | | | | 1,566,720 | |
Martin Midstream Partners LP/Martin Midstream Finance Corp., 7.25%, 02/15/21 | | | 1,671,000 | | | | 1,696,065 | |
SemGroup Corp., 6.38%, 03/15/25‡ | | | 1,566,000 | | | | 1,522,935 | |
Total Pipelines | | | | | | | 4,785,720 | |
| | | | | | | | |
REITS — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
iStar, Inc., 6.00%, 04/01/22 | | | 895,000 | | | | 919,613 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Retail — 3.8% | | | | | | | | |
Cumberland Farms, Inc., 6.75%, 05/01/25‡ | | $ | 461,000 | | | $ | 486,355 | |
Ferrellgas Partners LP/Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp., 8.63%, 06/15/20(a) | | | 2,652,000 | | | | 2,519,400 | |
Guitar Center, Inc., 6.50%, 04/15/19‡ | | | 1,879,000 | | | | 1,641,776 | |
Sonic Automotive, Inc., 6.13%, 03/15/27‡ | | | 1,761,000 | | | | 1,756,598 | |
Total Retail | | | | | | | 6,404,129 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Semiconductors — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Amkor Technology, Inc., 6.38%, 10/01/22 | | | 1,818,000 | | | | 1,899,810 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Software — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
CURO Financial Technologies Corp., 12.00%, 03/01/22‡ | | | 1,724,000 | | | | 1,814,510 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Telecommunications — 4.0% | | | | | | | | |
Frontier Communications Corp., 11.00%, 09/15/25 | | | 2,845,000 | | | | 2,652,962 | |
Gogo Intermediate Holdings LLC/Gogo Finance Co., Inc., 12.50%, 07/01/22‡ | | | 1,382,000 | | | | 1,577,208 | |
Windstream Services LLC, 7.75%, 10/01/21(a) | | | 2,681,000 | | | | 2,533,545 | |
Total Telecommunications | | | | | | | 6,763,715 | |
Total Corporate Bonds | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $115,345,492) | | | | | | | 116,946,086 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TERM LOANS — 19.6% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Coal — 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
Foresight Energy LLC, 7.05%, 03/16/22@ | | | 1,995,000 | | | | 1,905,235 | |
Murray Energy Corp., 9.05%, 04/16/20@ | | | 2,238,703 | | | | 2,160,348 | |
Total Coal | | | | | | | 4,065,583 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Commercial Services — 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
Constellis Holdings LLC, 6.30%, 04/13/24@ | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,980,000 | |
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, Inc., 8.17%, 07/24/20@ | | | 2,920,000 | | | | 2,803,200 | |
Total Commercial Services | | | | | | | 4,783,200 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements
ADVISORSHARES PERITUS HIGH YIELD ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
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Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
TERM LOANS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Electronics — 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
Isola USA Corp., 0.00%, 11/29/18^@ | | $ | 4,171,105 | | | $ | 2,655,542 | |
KEMET Corp., 7.17%, 04/29/24@ | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,010,000 | |
Total Electronics | | | | | | | 4,665,542 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Food — 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
Flavors Holdings, Inc., 7.05%, 04/03/20@ | | | 2,464,271 | | | | 2,328,736 | |
Shearer's Foods LLC, 8.05%, 06/30/22@ | | | 2,431,000 | | | | 2,364,147 | |
Total Food | | | | | | | 4,692,883 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Forest Products & Paper — 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
Appvion, Inc., 7.75%, 06/28/19@ | | | 743,583 | | | | 723,447 | |
Appvion, Inc., 7.79%, 06/28/19@ | | | 1,275,442 | | | | 1,240,903 | |
Verso Paper Holdings LLC, 12.24%, 10/14/21@ | | | 1,571,568 | | | | 1,573,532 | |
Verso Paper Holdings LLC, 13.75%, 10/14/21@ | | | 179,542 | | | | 179,767 | |
Total Forest Products & Paper | | | | | | | 3,717,649 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Healthcare – Services — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Radnet Management, Inc., 8.29%, 03/19/21@ | | | 2,113,333 | | | | 2,123,900 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Oil & Gas — 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Osum Production Corp., 6.80%, 07/31/20@ | | | 3,833,107 | | | | 3,085,651 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Retail — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
General Nutrition Centers, Inc., 3.73%, 03/04/19@ | | | 1,671,575 | | | | 1,580,683 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Telecommunications — 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Global Tel*Link Corp., 9.05%, 11/20/20@ | | | 2,375,000 | | | | 2,372,043 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Transportation — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
YRC Worldwide, Inc., 8.73%, 02/13/19@ | | | 2,208,541 | | | | 2,152,566 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Term Loans | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $35,322,093) | | | | | | | 33,239,700 | |
Investments | | Principal/ Shares | | | Value | |
FOREIGN BONDS — 10.2% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Commercial Services — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
GW Honos Security Corp., 8.75%, 05/15/25 (Canada)‡ | | $ | 1,401,000 | | | $ | 1,469,299 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Environmental Control — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
GFL Environmental, Inc., 5.63%, 05/01/22 (Canada)‡ | | | 928,000 | | | | 953,520 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Food — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
JBS USA LUX SA/JBS USA Finance, Inc., 8.25%, 02/01/20 (Brazil)‡ | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,010,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Mining — 3.7% | | | | | | | | |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 7.25%, 04/01/23 (Zambia)‡ | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 980,000 | |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 7.50%, 04/01/25 (Zambia)‡(a) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 980,000 | |
IAMGOLD Corp., 7.00%, 04/15/25 (Canada)‡ | | | 1,801,000 | | | | 1,859,532 | |
New Gold, Inc., 6.38%, 05/15/25 (Canada)‡ | | | 928,000 | | | | 958,160 | |
Taseko Mines Ltd., 8.75%, 06/15/22 (Canada)‡ | | | 1,449,000 | | | | 1,449,000 | |
Total Mining | | | | | | | 6,226,692 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Oil & Gas — 2.0% | | | | | | | | |
Northern Blizzard Resources, Inc., 7.25%, 02/01/22 (Canada)‡ | | | 1,743,000 | | | | 1,748,447 | |
Vermilion Energy, Inc., 5.63%, 03/15/25 (Canada)‡(a) | | | 1,761,000 | | | | 1,738,987 | |
Total Oil & Gas | | | | | | | 3,487,434 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Transportation — 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
Global Ship Lease, Inc., 10.00%, 04/01/19 (United Kingdom)‡ | | | 3,262,000 | | | | 3,286,465 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Foreign Bonds | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $17,051,213) | | | | | | | 17,433,410 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUND — 3.6% | | | | | | | | |
JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund – Institutional Class, 0.82%(b) (Cost $6,055,419) | | | 6,055,419 | | | | 6,055,419 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements
ADVISORSHARES PERITUS HIGH YIELD ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
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June 30, 2017 |
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Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — 15.1%(c) | | | | | | | | |
BNP Paribas Securities Corp., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.11%, total to be received $867,978, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 9.00%, 07/28/17 – 09/09/49, totaling $882,105) | | $ | 867,898 | | | $ | 867,898 | |
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.10%, total to be received $808,261, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 8.75%, 07/27/17 – 07/01/47, totaling $821,763) | | | 808,187 | | | | 808,187 | |
Daiwa Capital Markets America, dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.15%, total to be received $5,965,554, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 6.50%, 07/13/17 – 12/01/51, totaling $6,067,602) | | | 5,964,982 | | | | 5,964,982 | |
HSBC Securities USA, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.06%, total to be received $1,056,516, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 7.25%, 07/15/17 – 01/15/37, totaling $1,076,086) | | | 1,056,423 | | | | 1,056,423 | |
NBC Global Finance Ltd., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.20%, total to be received $5,000,500, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 2.50%, 08/15/21 – 09/09/49, totaling $5,067,225) | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,000,000 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Nomura Securities International, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.13%, total to be received $5,965,544, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 9.50%, 07/10/17 – 06/20/67, totaling $6,067,505) | | $ | 5,964,982 | | | $ | 5,964,982 | |
RBC Dominion Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.08%, total to be received $5,965,519, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 1.38% – 7.00%, 02/19/19 – 06/01/47, totaling $6,065,667) | | | 5,964,982 | | | | 5,964,982 | |
Total Repurchase Agreements | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $25,627,454) | | | | | | | 25,627,454 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments – 117.4% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $199,401,671) | | | | | | | 199,302,069 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (17.4%) | | | | | | | (29,492,127 | ) |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 169,809,942 | |
LP — Limited Partnership
REITS — Real Estate Investment Trusts
^ | Is in default. |
@ | Variable rate instrument. The interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at June 30, 2017. |
‡ | Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be resold subject to that rule except to qualified institutional buyers. Unless otherwise noted, 144A securities are deemed to be liquid. |
(a) | All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of the securities on loan is $32,772,645; the aggregate market value of the collateral held by the fund is $33,531,462. The aggregate market value of the collateral includes non-cash U.S. Treasury securities collateral having a value of $7,904,008. |
(b) | Rate shown reflects the 7-day yield as of June 30, 2017. |
(c) | Collateral received from brokers for securities lending was invested in these short-term investments. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements
ADVISORSHARES PERITUS HIGH YIELD ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
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SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Aerospace/Defense | | | 1.1 | % |
Agriculture | | | 1.0 | |
Auto Parts & Equipment | | | 2.4 | |
Banks | | | 0.3 | |
Beverages | | | 0.8 | |
Biotechnology | | | 1.6 | |
Chemicals | | | 4.0 | |
Coal | | | 2.4 | |
Commercial Services | | | 8.9 | |
Computers | | | 1.7 | |
Cosmetics/Personal Care | | | 0.3 | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 4.2 | |
Electrical Components & Equipment | | | 1.6 | |
Electronics | | | 2.7 | |
Energy – Alternate Sources | | | 1.0 | |
Engineering & Construction | | | 0.6 | |
Entertainment | | | 2.7 | |
Environmental Control | | | 0.5 | |
Food | | | 8.3 | |
Forest Products & Paper | | | 2.2 | |
Healthcare – Products | | | 2.6 | |
Healthcare – Services | | | 3.8 | |
Home Builders | | | 1.5 | |
Insurance | | | 1.0 | |
Lodging | | | 0.8 | |
Machinery – Diversified | | | 1.7 | |
Media | | | 2.1 | |
Metal Fabricate/Hardware | | | 1.0 | |
Mining | | | 3.7 | |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing | | | 0.9 | |
Oil & Gas | | | 8.5 | |
Oil & Gas Services | | | 0.6 | |
Packaging & Containers | | | 0.8 | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 2.6 | |
Pipelines | | | 2.8 | |
SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
REITS | | | 0.5 | % |
Retail | | | 4.7 | |
Semiconductors | | | 1.1 | |
Software | | | 1.1 | |
Telecommunications | | | 5.4 | |
Transportation | | | 3.2 | |
Money Market Fund | | | 3.6 | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | 15.1 | |
Total Investments | | | 117.4 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | | (17.4 | ) |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements
ADVISORSHARES RANGER EQUITY BEAR ETF |
Schedule of Investments |
|
June 30, 2017 |
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Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
EXCHANGE TRADED FUND — 38.5% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Debt Fund — 38.5% | | | | | | | | |
AdvisorShares Sage Core Reserves ETF† | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $67,115,250) | | | 675,000 | | | $ | 67,182,750 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 18.1% | | | | | | | | |
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Government Portfolio – Class III, 0.56%(a) | | | 31,096,510 | | | | 31,096,510 | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds – Government Portfolio, 0.88%(a) | | | 500,000 | | | | 500,000 | |
Total Money Market Funds | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $31,596,510) | | | | | | | 31,596,510 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments Before Securities Sold, Not Yet Purchased | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $98,711,760) | | | | | | | 98,779,260 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Securities Sold, Not Yet Purchased — (99.0)% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS — (99.0)% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Aerospace/Defense — (6.4)% | | | | | | | | |
TransDigm Group, Inc. | | | (18,500 | ) | | | (4,974,095 | ) |
Triumph Group, Inc. | | | (195,000 | ) | | | (6,162,000 | ) |
Total Aerospace/Defense | | | | | | | (11,136,095 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Auto Parts & Equipment — (3.1)% | | | | | | | | |
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. | | | (149,100 | ) | | | (5,382,510 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Banks — (7.3)% | | | | | | | | |
Bank of Montreal (Canada) | | | (60,000 | ) | | | (4,406,400 | ) |
TCF Financial Corp. | | | (270,000 | ) | | | (4,303,800 | ) |
Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (Canada) | | | (80,000 | ) | | | (4,030,400 | ) |
Total Banks | | | | | | | (12,740,600 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Commercial Services — (3.0)% | | | | | | | | |
Avis Budget Group, Inc.* | | | (100,000 | ) | | | (2,727,000 | ) |
Nielsen Holdings PLC | | | (65,000 | ) | | | (2,512,900 | ) |
Total Commercial Services | | | | | | | (5,239,900 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Computers — (4.6)% | | | | | | | | |
NetScout Systems, Inc.* | | | (90,000 | ) | | | (3,096,000 | ) |
Super Micro Computer, Inc.* | | | (198,023 | ) | | | (4,881,267 | ) |
Total Computers | | | | | | | (7,977,267 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Distribution/Wholesale — (1.4)% | | | | | | | | |
LKQ Corp.* | | | (73,000 | ) | | | (2,405,350 | ) |
Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Diversified Financial Services — (7.9)% | | | | | | | | |
Alliance Data Systems Corp. | | | (25,000 | ) | | $ | (6,417,250 | ) |
Credit Acceptance Corp.* | | | (28,800 | ) | | | (7,405,632 | ) |
Total Diversified Financial Services | | | | | | | (13,822,882 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Electrical Components & Equipment — (1.1)% | | | | | | | | |
Acuity Brands, Inc. | | | (10,000 | ) | | | (2,032,800 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Engineering & Construction — (5.2)% | | | | | | | | |
AECOM* | | | (161,000 | ) | | | (5,205,130 | ) |
Granite Construction, Inc. | | | (80,000 | ) | | | (3,859,200 | ) |
Total Engineering & Construction | | | | | | | (9,064,330 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Food — (1.9)% | | | | | | | | |
Kellogg Co. | | | (47,000 | ) | | | (3,264,620 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Hand/Machine Tools — (3.7)% | | | | | | | | |
Snap-on, Inc. | | | (41,100 | ) | | | (6,493,800 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Healthcare – Products — (1.5)% | | | | | | | | |
NuVasive, Inc.* | | | (35,000 | ) | | | (2,692,200 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Leisure Time — (2.8)% | | | | | | | | |
Harley-Davidson, Inc. | | | (90,000 | ) | | | (4,861,800 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Media — (2.8)% | | | | | | | | |
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. | | | (29,500 | ) | | | (4,902,310 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing — (5.7)% | | | | | | | | |
Actuant Corp., Class A | | | (175,624 | ) | | | (4,320,350 | ) |
ITT, Inc. | | | (140,000 | ) | | | (5,625,200 | ) |
Total Miscellaneous Manufacturing | | | | | | | (9,945,550 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
REITS — (12.0)% | | | | | | | | |
GGP, Inc. | | | (140,000 | ) | | | (3,298,400 | ) |
Macerich Co. (The) | | | (103,000 | ) | | | (5,980,180 | ) |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | | | (36,000 | ) | | | (5,823,360 | ) |
Washington Prime Group, Inc. | | | (425,000 | ) | | | (3,557,250 | ) |
Weingarten Realty Investors | | | (75,000 | ) | | | (2,257,500 | ) |
Total REITS | | | | | | | (20,916,690 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Retail — (9.8)% | | | | | | | | |
AutoNation, Inc.* | | | (77,000 | ) | | | (3,246,320 | ) |
Genuine Parts Co. | | | (41,000 | ) | | | (3,803,160 | ) |
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.* | | | (22,000 | ) | | | (4,812,280 | ) |
Signet Jewelers Ltd. | | | (82,500 | ) | | | (5,217,300 | ) |
Total Retail | | | | | | | (17,079,060 | ) |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES RANGER EQUITY BEAR ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Software — (9.3)% | | | | | | | | |
BroadSoft, Inc.* | | | (92,000 | ) | | $ | (3,960,600 | ) |
Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc.* | | | (142,500 | ) | | | (5,094,375 | ) |
Fiserv, Inc.* | | | (26,000 | ) | | | (3,180,840 | ) |
HubSpot, Inc.* | | | (60,000 | ) | | | (3,945,000 | ) |
Total Software | | | | | | | (16,180,815 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Telecommunications — (9.5)% | | | | | | | | |
Ciena Corp.* | | | (135,000 | ) | | | (3,377,700 | ) |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | | | (50,000 | ) | | | (4,337,000 | ) |
NETGEAR, Inc.* | | | (63,000 | ) | | | (2,715,300 | ) |
Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.* | | | (120,000 | ) | | | (6,236,400 | ) |
Total Telecommunications | | | | | | | (16,666,400 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Securities Sold, Not Yet Purchased [Proceeds Received $(167,246,988)] | | | | | | | (172,804,979 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments – (42.4)% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $(68,535,228)) | | | | | | | (74,025,719 | ) |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 142.4% | | | | | | | 248,530,136 | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 174,504,417 | |
ETF — Exchange Traded Fund
PLC — Public Limited Company
REITS — Real Estate Investment Trusts
† | Affiliated Company. |
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | Rate shown reflects the 7-day yield as of June 30, 2017. |
Cash of $164,814,793 has been segregated to cover margin requirement for open short sales as of June 30, 2017.
SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Aerospace/Defense | | | (6.4 | )% |
Auto Parts & Equipment | | | (3.1 | ) |
Banks | | | (7.3 | ) |
Commercial Services | | | (3.0 | ) |
Computers | | | (4.6 | ) |
Debt Fund | | | 38.5 | |
SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Distribution/Wholesale | | | (1.4 | )% |
Diversified Financial Services | | | (7.9 | ) |
Electrical Components & Equipment | | | (1.1 | ) |
Engineering & Construction | | | (5.2 | ) |
Food | | | (1.9 | ) |
Hand/Machine Tools | | | (3.7 | ) |
Healthcare – Products | | | (1.5 | ) |
Leisure Time | | | (2.8 | ) |
Media | | | (2.8 | ) |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing | | | (5.7 | ) |
REITS | | | (12.0 | ) |
Retail | | | (9.8 | ) |
Software | | | (9.3 | ) |
Telecommunications | | | (9.5 | ) |
Money Market Funds | | | 18.1 | |
Total Investments | | | (42.4 | ) |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | | 142.4 | |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES SAGE CORE RESERVES ETF |
Schedule of Investments |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS — 48.6% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Auto Manufacturers — 3.0% | | | | | | | | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 1.72%, 12/06/17 | | $ | 880,000 | | | $ | 880,153 | |
General Motors Co., 3.50%, 10/02/18 | | | 555,000 | | | | 564,915 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 2.63%, 07/10/17 | | | 1,065,000 | | | | 1,065,110 | |
Total Auto Manufacturers | | | | | | | 2,510,178 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Banks — 11.7% | | | | | | | | |
Bank of America Corp., Series L, 2.60%, 01/15/19 | | | 415,000 | | | | 419,064 | |
Bank of America Corp., Series L, 2.65%, 04/01/19 | | | 830,000 | | | | 840,351 | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The), Series G, 2.20%, 05/15/19 | | | 420,000 | | | | 423,599 | |
Branch Banking & Trust Co., 1.61%, 01/15/20@ | | | 475,000 | | | | 476,531 | |
Capital One Financial Corp., 6.75%, 09/15/17 | | | 545,000 | | | | 550,553 | |
Capital One NA/McLean VA, Series BKNT, 2.32%, 01/30/23@ | | | 670,000 | | | | 674,299 | |
Citigroup, Inc., 1.80%, 02/05/18 | | | 840,000 | | | | 840,758 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), Series FRN, 2.96%, 02/25/21@ | | | 1,065,000 | | | | 1,104,491 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 2.00%, 08/15/17 | | | 530,000 | | | | 530,388 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 2.68%, 03/01/21@ | | | 630,000 | | | | 649,929 | |
Morgan Stanley, Series MTN, 6.25%, 08/28/17 | | | 970,000 | | | | 976,786 | |
PNC Bank NA, Series BKTN, 4.88%, 09/21/17 | | | 298,000 | | | | 300,057 | |
US Bancorp, Series MTN, 1.79%, 01/24/22@ | | | 1,125,000 | | | | 1,134,925 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., 5.63%, 12/11/17 | | | 380,000 | | | | 386,634 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., 2.13%, 04/22/19 | | | 600,000 | | | | 603,286 | |
Total Banks | | | | | | | 9,911,651 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Biotechnology — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Amgen, Inc., 1.50%, 05/10/19@ | | | 705,000 | | | | 707,178 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Building Materials — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Vulcan Materials Co., 1.85%, 06/15/20@ | | | 430,000 | | | | 430,156 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Chemicals — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Sherwin-Williams Co. (The), 1.35%, 12/15/17 | | $ | 1,061,000 | | | $ | 1,059,523 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Computers — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Apple, Inc., 1.68%, 02/09/22@ | | | 870,000 | | | | 879,413 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Diversified Financial Services — 4.2% | | | | | | | | |
Air Lease Corp., 2.13%, 01/15/18 | | | 420,000 | | | | 420,799 | |
American Express Credit Corp., Series F, 2.29%, 09/14/20@ | | | 540,000 | | | | 549,706 | |
International Lease Finance Corp., 3.88%, 04/15/18 | | | 620,000 | | | | 629,556 | |
Jefferies Group LLC, 5.13%, 04/13/18 | | | 629,000 | | | | 645,297 | |
NYSE Holdings LLC, 2.00%, 10/05/17 | | | 690,000 | | | | 691,149 | |
Synchrony Financial, 1.88%, 08/15/17 | | | 605,000 | | | | 605,144 | |
Total Diversified Financial Services | | | | | | | 3,541,651 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Electric — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
American Electric Power Co., Inc., Series E, 1.65%, 12/15/17 | | | 752,000 | | | | 752,149 | |
Edison International, 3.75%, 09/15/17 | | | 690,000 | | | | 693,088 | |
Total Electric | | | | | | | 1,445,237 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Food — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Kroger Co. (The), 6.40%, 08/15/17 | | | 540,000 | | | | 542,733 | |
Tyson Foods, Inc., 1.76%, 06/02/20@ | | | 590,000 | | | | 592,922 | |
Total Food | | | | | | | 1,135,655 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Healthcare – Services — 0.4% | | | | �� | | | | |
Catholic Health Initiatives, 2.60%, 08/01/18 | | | 340,000 | | | | 341,887 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Home Builders — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 8.91%, 10/15/17 | | | 800,000 | | | | 816,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Home Furnishings — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Whirlpool Corp., 1.65%, 11/01/17 | | | 850,000 | | | | 849,946 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Insurance — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
MetLife, Inc., 1.76%, 12/15/17 | | | 860,000 | | | | 860,710 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES SAGE CORE RESERVES ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Internet — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
eBay, Inc., 2.50%, 03/09/18 | | $ | 835,000 | | | $ | 839,963 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Media — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Time Warner Cable, Inc., 6.75%, 07/01/18 | | | 785,000 | | | | 821,470 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Eaton Corp., 1.50%, 11/02/17 | | | 750,000 | | | | 750,207 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Oil & Gas — 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
Chevron Corp., 1.10%, 12/05/17 | | | 1,065,000 | | | | 1,064,445 | |
ConocoPhillips Co., 1.05%, 12/15/17 | | | 1,075,000 | | | | 1,073,133 | |
Total Oil & Gas | | | | | | | 2,137,578 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Pharmaceuticals — 2.0% | | | | | | | | |
AbbVie, Inc., 1.80%, 05/14/18 | | | 845,000 | | | | 846,245 | |
Allergan Funding SCS, 2.48%, 03/12/20@ | | | 855,000 | | | | 874,383 | |
Total Pharmaceuticals | | | | | | | 1,720,628 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Pipelines — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Enbridge Energy Partners LP, Series B, 6.50%, 04/15/18 | | | 400,000 | | | | 414,267 | |
Midcontinent Express Pipeline LLC, 6.70%, 09/15/19‡ | | | 537,000 | | | | 577,275 | |
Total Pipelines | | | | | | | 991,542 | |
| | | | | | | | |
REITS — 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
Realty Income Corp., 2.00%, 01/31/18 | | | 260,000 | | | | 260,285 | |
Ventas Realty LP/Ventas Capital Corp., 2.00%, 02/15/18 | | | 845,000 | | | | 846,258 | |
Welltower, Inc., 4.70%, 09/15/17 | | | 500,000 | | | | 502,781 | |
Total REITS | | | | | | | 1,609,324 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Retail — 4.8% | | | | | | | | |
CVS Health Corp., 1.90%, 07/20/18 | | | 840,000 | | | | 842,398 | |
Macy's Retail Holdings, Inc., 7.45%, 07/15/17 | | | 845,000 | | | | 845,964 | |
McDonald's Corp., Series GMTN, 5.80%, 10/15/17 | | | 485,000 | | | | 490,477 | |
Target Corp., 6.00%, 01/15/18 | | | 525,000 | | | | 537,189 | |
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., 1.75%, 11/17/17 | | | 1,305,000 | | | | 1,305,933 | |
Total Retail | | | | | | | 4,021,961 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Semiconductors — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Intel Corp., 1.35%, 12/15/17 | | $ | 1,055,000 | | | $ | 1,054,811 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Software — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Microsoft Corp., 0.88%, 11/15/17 | | | 845,000 | | | | 843,875 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Telecommunications — 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
AT&T, Inc., 5.50%, 02/01/18 | | | 405,000 | | | | 413,760 | |
AT&T, Inc., 2.23%, 06/30/20@ | | | 350,000 | | | | 354,734 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., 3.65%, 09/14/18 | | | 820,000 | | | | 838,416 | |
Total Telecommunications | | | | | | | 1,606,910 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Transportation — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 5.75%, 03/15/18 | | | 220,000 | | | | 226,674 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Corporate Bonds | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $41,035,721) | | | | | | | 41,114,128 | |
| | | | | | | | |
ASSET BACKED SECURITIES — 23.1% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Diversified Financial Services — 23.1% | | | | | | | | |
Ally Auto Receivables Trust, Class A3, Series 2014-1, 0.97%, 10/15/18 | | | 58,539 | | | | 58,534 | |
American Express Credit Account Master Trust, Class A, Series 2013-2, 1.58%, 05/17/21@ | | | 1,520,000 | | | | 1,526,510 | |
American Express Credit Account Master Trust, Class A, Series 2014-1, 1.53%, 12/15/21@ | | | 400,000 | | | | 401,861 | |
American Express Credit Account Secured Note Trust, Class A, Series 2012-4, 1.40%, 05/15/20@ | | | 350,000 | | | | 350,218 | |
BA Credit Card Trust, Class A, Series 2015-A1, 1.49%, 06/15/20@ | | | 1,310,000 | | | | 1,312,161 | |
BA Credit Card Trust, Class A11, Series 2007-A11, 1.23%, 12/15/19@ | | | 700,000 | | | | 700,008 | |
Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust, Class A3, Series 2014-A3, 1.54%, 01/18/22@ | | | 400,000 | | | | 401,838 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES SAGE CORE RESERVES ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Diversified Financial Services (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust, Class A5, Series 2007-A5, 1.20%, 07/15/20@ | | $ | 915,000 | | | $ | 914,993 | |
Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust, Class A5, Series 2014-A5, 1.48%, 07/15/20 | | | 345,000 | | | | 345,103 | |
CarMax Auto Owner Trust, Class A2B, Series 2015-4, 1.76%, 04/15/19@ | | | 145,454 | | | | 145,517 | |
CarMax Auto Owner Trust, Class A3, Series 2016-3, 1.39%, 05/17/21 | | | 900,000 | | | | 895,701 | |
Chase Issuance Trust, Class A, Series 2013-A9, 1.58%, 11/16/20@ | | | 400,000 | | | | 401,791 | |
Chase Issuance Trust, Class A, Series 2016-A2, 1.37%, 06/15/21 | | | 345,000 | | | | 342,890 | |
Chase Issuance Trust, Class A, Series 2017-A1, 1.46%, 01/18/22@ | | | 900,000 | | | | 904,096 | |
Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust, Class A2, Series 2017-A2, 1.74%, 01/19/21 | | | 640,000 | | | | 640,980 | |
Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust, Class A4, Series 2013-A4, 1.64%, 07/24/20@ | | | 500,000 | | | | 501,890 | |
Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust, Class A8, Series 2014-A8, 1.73%, 04/09/20 | | | 595,000 | | | | 596,317 | |
Discover Card Execution Note Trust, Class A1, Series 2013-A1, 1.46%, 08/17/20@ | | | 845,000 | | | | 846,085 | |
Discover Card Execution Note Trust, Class A6, Series 2013-A6, 1.61%, 04/15/21@ | | | 840,000 | | | | 844,002 | |
Fifth Third Auto Trust, Class A3, Series 2014-2, 0.89%, 11/15/18 | | | 8,045 | | | | 8,044 | |
Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Class A3, Series 2014-B, 0.90%, 10/15/18 | | | 55,027 | | | | 55,011 | |
Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Class C, Series 2014-A, 1.90%, 09/15/19 | | | 445,000 | | | | 446,027 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Diversified Financial Services (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Class A3, Series 2014-2, 0.77%, 03/19/18 | | $ | 5,089 | | | $ | 5,087 | |
Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Class A3, Series 2014-3, 0.88%, 06/15/18 | | | 138,652 | | | | 138,605 | |
Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Class A3, Series 2015-1, 1.05%, 10/15/18 | | | 612,374 | | | | 611,840 | |
Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Class A3, Series 2016-4, 1.21%, 12/18/20 | | | 680,000 | | | | 674,699 | |
Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust, Class A2A, Series 2015-C, 0.99%, 11/15/18 | | | 256,528 | | | | 256,349 | |
Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust, Class A3, Series 2015-B, 1.12%, 11/15/19 | | | 975,816 | | | | 974,009 | |
Nissan Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Class A2A, Series 2015-C, 0.87%, 11/15/18 | | | 187,986 | | | | 187,852 | |
Nissan Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Class A3, Series 2015-A, 1.05%, 10/15/19 | | | 692,090 | | | | 690,935 | |
Nissan Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Class A3, Series 2016-C, 1.18%, 01/15/21 | | | 625,000 | | | | 620,654 | |
Synchrony Credit Card Master Note Trust, Class A, Series 2015-2, 1.60%, 04/15/21 | | | 400,000 | | | | 400,125 | |
Toyota Auto Receivables, Class A2A, Series 2016-C, 1.00%, 01/15/19 | | | 719,154 | | | | 718,392 | |
Toyota Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Class A2A, Series 2016-A, 1.03%, 07/16/18 | | | 488,162 | | | | 487,970 | |
Verizon Owner Trust, Class A, Series 2016-1A, 1.42%, 01/20/21‡ | | | 665,000 | | | | 662,542 | |
World Financial Network Credit Card Master Trust, Class A, Series 2012-B, 1.76%, 05/17/21 | | | 450,000 | | | | 450,040 | |
Total Asset Backed Securities | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $19,505,848) | | | | | | | 19,518,676 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES SAGE CORE RESERVES ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
FOREIGN BONDS — 10.2% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Banks — 5.0% | | | | | | | | |
Bank of Nova Scotia (The), 1.38%, 12/18/17 (Canada) | | $ | 840,000 | | | $ | 839,673 | |
BNP Paribas SA, Series MTN, 2.38%, 09/14/17 (France) | | | 946,000 | | | | 947,626 | |
Caisse Centrale Desjardins, 1.55%, 09/12/17 (Canada)‡ | | | 860,000 | | | | 860,074 | |
Royal Bank of Canada, Series MTN, 1.50%, 01/16/18 (Canada) | | | 285,000 | | | | 285,117 | |
Royal Bank of Canada, Series GMTN, 1.80%, 07/30/18 (Canada) | | | 630,000 | | | | 630,910 | |
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc., 2.90%, 03/09/21 (Japan)@ | | | 615,000 | | | | 633,832 | |
Total Banks | | | | | | | 4,197,232 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Beverages — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc., 1.90%, 02/01/19 (Belgium) | | | 840,000 | | | | 842,203 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Diversified Financial Services — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Nomura Holdings, Inc., Series GMTN, 2.75%, 03/19/19 (Japan) | | | 415,000 | | | | 419,327 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Mining — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Glencore Finance Canada Ltd., 2.70%, 10/25/17 (Switzerland)‡ | | | 840,000 | | | | 841,323 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Oil & Gas — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
BP Capital Markets PLC, 1.38%, 05/10/18 (United Kingdom) | | | 500,000 | | | | 499,033 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 3.50%, 01/30/23 (Mexico) | | | 385,000 | | | | 369,985 | |
Total Oil & Gas | | | | | | | 869,018 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Sovereign — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Export-Import Bank of Korea, 1.75%, 02/27/18 (South Korea) | | | 620,000 | | | | 619,489 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Telecommunications — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Vodafone Group PLC, 1.50%, 02/19/18 (United Kingdom) | | | 845,000 | | | | 844,933 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Foreign Bonds | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $8,638,936) | | | | | | | 8,633,525 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES — 9.4% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities — 9.4% | | | | | | | | |
Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Trust, Class AM, Series 2007-4, 6.16%, 02/10/51@ | | $ | 139,426 | | | $ | 139,474 | |
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Class A4, Series 2007-T28, 5.74%, 09/11/42@ | | | 172,650 | | | | 172,973 | |
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Class A4, Series 2007-PW17, 5.69%, 06/11/50@ | | | 251,337 | | | | 252,610 | |
CD Mortgage Trust, Class A4, Series 2007-CD5, 5.89%, 11/15/44@ | | | 101,341 | | | | 101,428 | |
CFCRE Commercial Mortgage Trust, Class A2, Series 2011-C2, 3.06%, 12/15/47 | | | 1,343 | | | | 1,342 | |
COMM Mortgage Trust, Class A2, Series 2013-CR6, 2.12%, 03/10/46 | | | 491,489 | | | | 492,416 | |
COMM Mortgage Trust, Class A2, Series 2013-LC13, 3.01%, 08/10/46 | | | 415,000 | | | | 420,942 | |
Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities, Class 1M1, Series 2014-C02, 2.17%, 05/25/24@ | | | 363,246 | | | | 364,836 | |
Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities, Class 1M1, Series 2014-C03, 2.42%, 07/25/24@ | | | 375,290 | | | | 375,916 | |
Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities, Class 1M1, Series 2016-C04, 2.67%, 01/25/29@ | | | 1,339,893 | | | | 1,356,881 | |
Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities, Class 1M1, Series 2016-C06, 2.52%, 04/25/29@ | | | 1,192,674 | | | | 1,209,508 | |
Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities, Class 1M1, Series 2017-C03, 2.17%, 10/25/29@ | | | 817,158 | | | | 821,356 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES SAGE CORE RESERVES ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES (continued) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities (continued) | |
Freddie Mac REMICS, Class ED, Series 2010-3645, 2.50%, 12/15/20 | | $ | 419,926 | | | $ | 422,429 | |
Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes, Class M2, Series 2014-DN3, 3.62%, 08/25/24@ | | | 88,525 | | | | 88,916 | |
HILT Mortgage Trust, Class C, Series 2014-ORL, 2.76%, 07/15/29@‡ | | | 580,000 | | | | 572,964 | |
HILT Mortgage Trust, Class XEXT, Series 2014-ORL, 1.10%, 07/15/29@‡(a) | | | 6,598,125 | | | | 6,186 | |
LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Class A3, Series 2007-C7, 5.87%, 09/15/45@ | | | 187,581 | | | | 188,770 | |
Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Class A4, Series 2007-IQ16, 5.81%, 12/12/49 | | | 89,465 | | | | 89,729 | |
WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Class A2, Series 2013-C13, 1.96%, 05/15/45 | | | 845,000 | | | | 846,707 | |
Total Mortgage Backed Securities | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $7,893,164) | | | | | | | 7,925,383 | |
| | | | | | | | |
U.S. TREASURY NOTES — 6.5% | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Note, 0.88%, 01/15/18 | | | 1,690,000 | | | | 1,687,447 | |
U.S. Treasury Note, 1.25%, 11/30/18 | | | 3,800,000 | | | | 3,795,546 | |
Total U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $5,484,781) | | | | | | | 5,482,993 | |
| | | | | | | | |
U.S. TREASURY BILL — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bill, 0.99%, 11/02/17(b) | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $99,666) | | | 100,000 | | | | 99,649 | |
Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
MONEY MARKET FUND — 6.3% | | | | | | | | |
JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund — Institutional Class, 0.82%(c) | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $5,301,093) | | | 5,301,093 | | | $ | 5,301,093 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments – 104.2% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $87,959,209) | | | | | | | 88,075,447 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (4.2%) | | | | | | | (3,556,078 | ) |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 84,519,369 | |
LP — Limited Partnership
PLC — Public Limited Company
REITS — Real Estate Investment Trusts
@ | Variable rate instrument. The interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at June 30, 2017. |
‡ | Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be resold subject to that rule except to qualified institutional buyers. Unless otherwise noted, 144A securities are deemed to be liquid. |
(a) | Security fair valued as determined in good faith in accordance with the procedures established by the Board of Trustees. |
(b) | Represents a zero coupon bond. Rate shown reflects the effective yield. |
(c) | Rate shown reflects the 7-day yield as of June 30, 2017. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES SAGE CORE RESERVES ETF |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Auto Manufacturers | | | 3.0 | % |
Banks | | | 16.7 | |
Beverages | | | 1.0 | |
Biotechnology | | | 0.8 | |
Building Materials | | | 0.5 | |
Chemicals | | | 1.3 | |
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities | | | 9.4 | |
Computers | | | 1.0 | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 27.8 | |
Electric | | | 1.7 | |
Food | | | 1.3 | |
Healthcare – Services | | | 0.4 | |
Home Builders | | | 1.0 | |
Home Furnishings | | | 1.0 | |
Insurance | | | 1.0 | |
Internet | | | 1.0 | |
Media | | | 1.0 | |
Mining | | | 1.0 | |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing | | | 0.9 | |
Oil & Gas | | | 3.5 | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 2.0 | |
Pipelines | | | 1.2 | |
REITS | | | 1.9 | |
Retail | | | 4.8 | |
Semiconductors | | | 1.2 | |
Software | | | 1.0 | |
Sovereign | | | 0.7 | |
Telecommunications | | | 2.9 | |
Transportation | | | 0.3 | |
U.S. Treasury Bill | | | 0.1 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | | 6.5 | |
Money Market Fund | | | 6.3 | |
Total Investments | | | 104.2 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | | (4.2 | ) |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
|
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES STAR GLOBAL BUY-WRITE ETF |
Schedule of Investments |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
Investments | | Shares/ Contracts | | | Value | |
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS — 94.1% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Asset Allocation Fund — 2.0% | | | | | | | | |
SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities ETF | | | 7,197 | | | $ | 357,115 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Debt Fund — 14.9% | | | | | | | | |
PowerShares Fundamental High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio | | | 45,261 | | | | 860,864 | |
SPDR Doubleline Total Return Tactical ETF | | | 17,649 | | | | 868,508 | |
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF | | | 10,328 | | | | 873,026 | |
Total Debt Fund | | | | | | | 2,602,398 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Equity Fund — 77.2% | | | | | | | | |
Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund | | | 27,526 | | | | 679,067 | |
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | | | 25,175 | | | | 1,641,410 | |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | | | 20,971 | | | | 867,990 | |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF | | | 7,386 | | | | 1,040,835 | |
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(a) | | | 36,203 | | | | 8,753,885 | |
Vanguard REIT ETF | | | 6,067 | | | | 504,956 | |
Total Equity Fund | | | | | | | 13,488,143 | |
Total Exchange Traded Funds | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $14,948,424) | | | | | | | 16,447,656 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUND — 5.6% | | | | | | | | |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds T-Fund Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.84%(b) (Cost $981,441) | | | 981,441 | | | | 981,441 | |
| | | | | | | | |
PURCHASED PUT OPTION — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, Option expiring 09/15/17, Strike Price $244.00 (Cost $63,248) | | | 143 | | | | 77,434 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments Before Written Options – 100.1% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $15,993,113) | | | | | | | 17,506,531 | |
| | | | | | | | |
WRITTEN CALL OPTIONS — (0.0)%** | | | | | | | | |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF, expiring 07/21/17, Strike Price $42.50 | | | (105 | ) | | | (1,522 | ) |
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, expiring 07/21/17, Strike Price $248.00 | | | (217 | ) | | | (2,496 | ) |
Total Written Call Options | | | | | | | | |
[Premiums Received $(16,977)] | | | | | | | (4,018 | ) |
Investments | | | | | Value | |
Total Investments – 100.1% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $15,976,136) | | | | | | $ | 17,502,513 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (0.1%) | | | | | | | (26,002 | ) |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 17,476,511 | |
ETF — Exchange Traded Fund
** | Less than 0.05%. |
(a) | All or a portion of this security has been pledged as collateral for option contracts. The aggregate market value of the collateral was $2,302,903 as of June 30, 2017. |
(b) | Rate shown reflects the 7-day yield as of June 30, 2017. |
SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Asset Allocation Fund | | | 2.0 | % |
Debt Fund | | | 14.9 | |
Equity Fund | | | 77.2 | |
Purchased Put Option | | | 0.4 | |
Written Call Option | | | (0.0 | )** |
Money Market Fund | | | 5.6 | |
Total Investments | | | 100.1 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | | (0.1 | ) |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
|
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES WILSHIRE BUYBACK ETF |
(Formerly AdvisorShares TrimTabs Float Shrink ETF) |
Schedule of Investments |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS — 97.8% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Aerospace/Defense — 2.9% | | | | | | | | |
Raytheon Co. | | | 6,029 | | | $ | 973,563 | |
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., Class A | | | 55,119 | | | | 3,193,595 | |
Total Aerospace/Defense | | | | | | | 4,167,158 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Airlines — 4.9% | | | | | | | | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | | | 66,921 | | | | 3,596,334 | |
United Continental Holdings, Inc.* | | | 44,935 | | | | 3,381,359 | |
Total Airlines | | | | | | | 6,977,693 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Apparel — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Carter's, Inc. | | | 20,418 | | | | 1,816,181 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Auto Parts & Equipment — 3.1% | | | | | | | | |
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The) | | | 56,013 | | | | 1,958,214 | |
Lear Corp. | | | 17,422 | | | | 2,475,318 | |
Total Auto Parts & Equipment | | | | | | | 4,433,532 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Banks — 7.3% | | | | | | | | |
Citigroup, Inc. | | | 22,387 | | | | 1,497,242 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) | | | 6,581 | | | | 1,460,324 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 10,482 | | | | 958,055 | |
M&T Bank Corp. | | | 7,109 | | | | 1,151,302 | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 37,635 | | | | 1,677,016 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | | | 8,656 | | | | 1,080,875 | |
State Street Corp. | | | 13,751 | | | | 1,233,877 | |
US Bancorp | | | 16,326 | | | | 847,646 | |
Zions Bancorporation | | | 11,616 | | | | 510,059 | |
Total Banks | | | | | | | 10,416,396 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Building Materials — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Masco Corp. | | | 42,730 | | | | 1,632,713 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Chemicals — 3.0% | | | | | | | | |
Albemarle Corp. | | | 6,616 | | | | 698,253 | |
Ashland Global Holdings, Inc. | | | 6,131 | | | | 404,094 | |
Eastman Chemical Co. | | | 14,102 | | | | 1,184,427 | |
Valvoline, Inc. | | | 16,825 | | | | 399,089 | |
WR Grace & Co. | | | 21,887 | | | | 1,576,083 | |
Total Chemicals | | | | | | | 4,261,946 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Commercial Services — 4.7% | | | | | | | | |
Robert Half International, Inc. | | | 29,721 | | | | 1,424,528 | |
Sabre Corp.(a) | | | 36,058 | | | | 784,983 | |
ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc.* | | | 16,667 | | | | 653,180 | |
United Rentals, Inc.* | | | 21,140 | | | | 2,382,689 | |
Western Union Co. (The) | | | 78,522 | | | | 1,495,844 | |
Total Commercial Services | | | | | | | 6,741,224 | |
Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Computers — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
NCR Corp.* | | | 38,238 | | | $ | 1,561,640 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Diversified Financial Services — 6.7% | | | | | | | | |
American Express Co. | | | 21,207 | | | | 1,786,478 | |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 14,117 | | | | 1,796,953 | |
BlackRock, Inc. | | | 1,183 | | | | 499,711 | |
E*TRADE Financial Corp.* | | | 22,810 | | | | 867,464 | |
FNF Group | | | 15,361 | | | | 688,633 | |
Franklin Resources, Inc. | | | 38,477 | | | | 1,723,385 | |
Navient Corp. | | | 133,249 | | | | 2,218,596 | |
Total Diversified Financial Services | | | | | | | 9,581,220 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Electric — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
WEC Energy Group, Inc. | | | 11,235 | | | | 689,604 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Electronics — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Amphenol Corp., Class A | | | 9,602 | | | | 708,820 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Engineering & Construction — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. | | | 12,505 | | | | 680,147 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Food — 4.5% | | | | | | | | |
Campbell Soup Co. | | | 19,003 | | | | 991,006 | |
Hormel Foods Corp. | | | 25,059 | | | | 854,763 | |
JM Smucker Co. (The) | | | 12,506 | | | | 1,479,835 | |
Post Holdings, Inc.*(a) | | | 8,542 | | | | 663,286 | |
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A | | | 37,970 | | | | 2,378,061 | |
Total Food | | | | | | | 6,366,951 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Hand/Machine Tools — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Snap-on, Inc. | | | 3,594 | | | | 567,852 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Healthcare – Products — 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc. | | | 27,413 | | | | 1,777,459 | |
Hologic, Inc.* | | | 18,996 | | | | 862,038 | |
Total Healthcare – Products | | | | | | | 2,639,497 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Healthcare – Services — 5.0% | | | | | | | | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc.* | | | 47,756 | | | | 4,164,323 | |
Humana, Inc. | | | 4,589 | | | | 1,104,205 | |
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. | | | 17,264 | | | | 1,919,067 | |
Total Healthcare – Services | | | | | | | 7,187,595 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Home Builders — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
NVR, Inc.* | | | 978 | | | | 2,357,577 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Housewares — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Toro Co. (The) | | | 13,848 | | | | 959,528 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Insurance — 11.9% | | | | | | | | |
Aflac, Inc. | | | 12,675 | | | | 984,594 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES WILSHIRE BUYBACK ETF |
(Formerly AdvisorShares TrimTabs Float Shrink ETF) |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
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Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Insurance (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Alleghany Corp.* | | | 626 | | | $ | 372,345 | |
Assurant, Inc. | | | 21,690 | | | | 2,249,036 | |
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. | | | 27,367 | | | | 1,769,550 | |
Cincinnati Financial Corp. | | | 5,126 | | | | 371,379 | |
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | | | 34,452 | | | | 1,811,142 | |
Lincoln National Corp. | | | 25,162 | | | | 1,700,448 | |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. | | | 8,880 | | | | 568,942 | |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | 10,171 | | | | 1,099,892 | |
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda) | | | 10,145 | | | | 1,410,662 | |
Torchmark Corp. | | | 11,472 | | | | 877,608 | |
Travelers Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 10,473 | | | | 1,325,149 | |
Voya Financial, Inc. | | | 47,604 | | | | 1,756,111 | |
WR Berkley Corp. | | | 9,703 | | | | 671,156 | |
Total Insurance | | | | | | | 16,968,014 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Internet — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
TripAdvisor, Inc.* | | | 15,658 | | | | 598,136 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Iron/Steel — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Steel Dynamics, Inc. | | | 21,800 | | | | 780,658 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Media — 2.0% | | | | | | | | |
AMC Networks, Inc., Class A*(a) | | | 41,487 | | | | 2,215,820 | |
News Corp., Class A | | | 46,641 | | | | 638,982 | |
Total Media | | | | | | | 2,854,802 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Donaldson Co., Inc. | | | 15,287 | | | | 696,170 | |
Eaton Corp. PLC | | | 14,810 | | | | 1,152,662 | |
Total Miscellaneous Manufacturing | | | | | | | 1,848,832 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Oil & Gas — 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. | | | 30,657 | | | | 768,878 | |
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.(a) | | | 44,674 | | | | 2,427,585 | |
Total Oil & Gas | | | | | | | 3,196,463 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Packaging & Containers — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Sonoco Products Co.(a) | | | 20,484 | | | | 1,053,287 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Pharmaceuticals — 8.9% | | | | | | | | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | 12,988 | | | | 941,760 | |
AmerisourceBergen Corp.(a) | | | 48,478 | | | | 4,582,625 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 13,281 | | | | 740,017 | |
Cardinal Health, Inc. | | | 28,432 | | | | 2,215,422 | |
McKesson Corp. | | | 19,486 | | | | 3,206,227 | |
Investments | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Pharmaceuticals (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 14,360 | | | $ | 920,332 | |
Total Pharmaceuticals | | | | | | | 12,606,383 | |
| | | | | | | | |
REITS — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 25,582 | | | | 467,383 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Retail — 10.1% | | | | | | | | |
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. | | | 55,936 | | | | 1,700,454 | |
Best Buy Co., Inc. | | | 33,187 | | | | 1,902,611 | |
Burlington Stores, Inc.* | | | 8,453 | | | | 777,592 | |
Foot Locker, Inc. | | | 19,376 | | | | 954,849 | |
Genuine Parts Co. | | | 7,962 | | | | 738,555 | |
Kohl's Corp.(a) | | | 57,434 | | | | 2,220,973 | |
Macy's, Inc. | | | 31,594 | | | | 734,245 | |
PVH Corp. | | | 13,212 | | | | 1,512,774 | |
Ross Stores, Inc. | | | 16,665 | | | | 962,070 | |
Signet Jewelers Ltd.(a) | | | 46,093 | | | | 2,914,921 | |
Total Retail | | | | | | | 14,419,044 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Semiconductors — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 10,764 | | | | 828,075 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shipbuilding — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. | | | 6,165 | | | | 1,147,676 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Software — 4.3% | | | | | | | | |
Adobe Systems, Inc.* | | | 7,681 | | | | 1,086,401 | |
Akamai Technologies, Inc.* | | | 21,535 | | | | 1,072,658 | |
Cerner Corp.* | | | 19,905 | | | | 1,323,085 | |
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. | | | 10,056 | | | | 1,044,517 | |
Red Hat, Inc.* | | | 16,183 | | | | 1,549,522 | |
Total Software | | | | | | | 6,076,183 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Telecommunications — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Juniper Networks, Inc. | | | 28,150 | | | | 784,822 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Toys/Games/Hobbies — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Hasbro, Inc. | | | 7,615 | | | | 849,149 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Transportation — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.(a) | | | 15,382 | | | | 1,056,436 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $131,088,464) | | | | | | | 139,282,617 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUND — 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
Wells Fargo Advantage Government Money Market Fund – Institutional Class, 0.80%(b) (Cost $3,136,141) | | | 3,136,141 | | | | 3,136,141 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES WILSHIRE BUYBACK ETF |
(Formerly AdvisorShares TrimTabs Float Shrink ETF) |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
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|
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — 3.8%(c) | | | | | | | | |
BNP Paribas Securities Corp., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.11%, total to be received $228,646, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 9.00%, 07/28/17 – 09/09/49, totaling $232,367) | | $ | 228,625 | | | $ | 228,625 | |
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.10%, total to be received $1,132,726, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 8.75%, 07/27/17 – 07/01/47, totaling $1,151,647) | | | 1,132,622 | | | | 1,132,622 | |
Daiwa Capital Markets America, dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.15%, total to be received $1,264,866, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 6.50%, 07/13/17 – 12/01/51, totaling $1,286,504) | | | 1,264,745 | | | | 1,264,745 | |
HSBC Securities USA, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.06%, total to be received $278,312, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 7.25%, 07/15/17 – 01/15/37, totaling $283,467) | | | 278,287 | | | | 278,287 | |
Nomura Securities International, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.13%, total to be received $1,264,864, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.00% – 9.50%, 07/10/17 – 06/20/67, totaling $1,286,483) | | | 1,264,745 | | | | 1,264,745 | |
Investments | | Principal | | | Value | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
RBC Dominion Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/17, due 07/03/17, 1.08%, total to be received $1,264,859, (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 1.38% – 7.00%, 02/19/19 – 06/01/47, totaling $1,286,093) | | $ | 1,264,745 | | | $ | 1,264,745 | |
Total Repurchase Agreements | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $5,433,769) | | | | | | | 5,433,769 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments — 103.8% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $139,658,374) | | | | | | | 147,852,527 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (3.8%) | | | | | | | (5,453,007 | ) |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 142,399,520 | |
PLC — Public Limited Company
REITS — Real Estate Investment Trusts
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of the securities on loan is $13,805,026; the aggregate market value of the collateral held by the fund is $14,093,751. The aggregate market value of the collateral includes non-cash U.S. Treasury securities collateral having a value of $8,659,982. |
(b) | Rate shown reflects the 7-day yield as of June 30, 2017. |
(c) | Collateral received from brokers for securities lending was invested in these short-term investments. |
SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Aerospace/Defense | | | 2.9 | % |
Airlines | | | 4.9 | |
Apparel | | | 1.3 | |
Auto Parts & Equipment | | | 3.1 | |
Banks | | | 7.3 | |
Building Materials | | | 1.1 | |
Chemicals | | | 3.0 | |
Commercial Services | | | 4.7 | |
Computers | | | 1.1 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES WILSHIRE BUYBACK ETF |
(Formerly AdvisorShares TrimTabs Float Shrink ETF) |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
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|
SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
| | % of | |
| | Net Assets | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 6.7 | % |
Electric | | | 0.5 | |
Electronics | | | 0.5 | |
Engineering & Construction | | | 0.5 | |
Food | | | 4.5 | |
Hand/Machine Tools | | | 0.4 | |
Healthcare – Products | | | 1.9 | |
Healthcare – Services | | | 5.0 | |
Home Builders | | | 1.7 | |
Housewares | | | 0.7 | |
Insurance | | | 11.9 | |
Internet | | | 0.4 | |
Iron/Steel | | | 0.6 | |
Media | | | 2.0 | |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing | | | 1.3 | |
Oil & Gas | | | 2.2 | |
Packaging & Containers | | | 0.7 | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 8.9 | |
REITS | | | 0.3 | |
Retail | | | 10.1 | |
Semiconductors | | | 0.6 | |
Shipbuilding | | | 0.8 | |
Software | | | 4.3 | |
Telecommunications | | | 0.6 | |
Toys/Games/Hobbies | | | 0.6 | |
Transportation | | | 0.7 | |
Money Market Fund | | | 2.2 | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | 3.8 | |
Total Investments | | | 103.8 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | | (3.8 | ) |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
June 30, 2017
| | AdvisorShares Cornerstone Small Cap ETF | | | AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright ADR ETF(1) | | | AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments, at Cost | | $ | 3,777,020 | | | $ | 60,903,936 | | | $ | 11,100,444 | |
Investments in Affiliates, at Cost (Note 9) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Repurchase Agreements, at Cost (Note 3) | | | 418,609 | | | | 6,644,407 | | | | 383,967 | |
Total Cost of Investments | | | 4,195,629 | | | | 67,548,343 | | | | 11,484,411 | |
Investments, at Market Value (including securities on loan) (Note 3)(a) | | | 4,291,638 | | | | 65,164,730 | | | | 12,165,387 | |
Investments in Affiliates, at Market Value (Note 9) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Repurchase Agreements, at Market Value (Note 3) | | | 418,609 | | | | 6,644,407 | | | | 383,967 | |
Total Market Value of Investments | | | 4,710,247 | | | | 71,809,137 | | | | 12,549,354 | |
Cash | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Cash collateral held at brokers | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Dividends and Interest Receivable | | | 4,089 | | | | 111,882 | | | | 4,774 | |
Receivable from Securities Sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Reclaim Receivable | | | — | | | | 8,710 | | | | — | |
Due from Investment Advisor | | | 7,433 | | | | — | | | | 1,863 | |
Prepaid Expenses | | | 9,776 | | | | 10,555 | | | | 5,666 | |
Total Assets | | | 4,731,545 | | | | 71,940,284 | | | | 12,561,657 | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash collateral for securities on loan (b) | | | 418,609 | | | | 6,644,407 | | | | 383,967 | |
Advisory Fees Payable | | | — | | | | 49,733 | | | | — | |
Trustee Fees Payable | | | 27 | | | | 29 | | | | 28 | |
Payable for Securities Purchased | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
CCO Fees Payable | | | 180 | | | | 45 | | | | 127 | |
Accrued Expenses | | | 26,405 | | | | 61,233 | | | | 27,928 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 445,221 | | | | 6,755,447 | | | | 412,050 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 4,286,324 | | | $ | 65,184,837 | | | $ | 12,149,607 | |
COMPONENTS OF NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital Stock at Zero Par Value | | $ | 3,674,626 | | | $ | 64,073,671 | | | $ | 11,090,289 | |
Undistributed (Accumulated) Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 424 | | | | 27,111 | | | | 15,421 | |
Undistributed (Accumulated) Net Gain (Loss) on investments, swaps, short sales, options written, futures, and foreign currency transactions | | | 96,656 | | | | (3,176,739 | ) | | | (21,046 | ) |
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on investments, swaps, short sales, options written, futures, and foreign currency translations | | | 514,618 | | | | 4,260,794 | | | | 1,064,943 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 4,286,324 | | | $ | 65,184,837 | | | $ | 12,149,607 | |
SHARES ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares Outstanding (Unlimited Shares Authorized) | | | 136,476 | | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 425,000 | |
Net Asset Value (NAV) Per Share | | $ | 31.41 | | | $ | 46.56 | | | $ | 28.59 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) Market value of securities on loan | | $ | 859,454 | | | $ | 6,488,444 | | | $ | 895,825 | |
(b) Non-cash collateral for securities on loan | | $ | 461,417 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 530,727 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
June 30, 2017
AdvisorShares Gartman Gold/Euro ETF (Consolidated) | | | AdvisorShares Gartman Gold/Yen ETF (Consolidated) | | | AdvisorShares KIM Korea Equity ETF | | | AdvisorShares Madrona Domestic ETF | | | AdvisorShares Madrona Global Bond ETF | | | AdvisorShares Madrona International ETF | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | 4,324,052 | | | $ | 3,247,432 | | | $ | 8,381,919 | | | $ | 23,908,921 | | | $ | 15,181,738 | | | $ | 9,858,723 | |
| 4,974,000 | | | | 4,974,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,095,675 | | | | — | |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 705,033 | | | | 615,801 | | | | 1,915,339 | |
| 9,298,052 | | | | 8,221,432 | | | | 8,381,919 | | | | 24,613,954 | | | | 17,893,214 | | | | 11,774,062 | |
| 4,324,052 | | | | 3,247,432 | | | | 9,785,551 | | | | 26,787,569 | | | | 15,294,361 | | | | 10,494,807 | |
| 4,976,500 | | | | 4,976,500 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,226,968 | | | | — | |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 705,033 | | | | 615,801 | | | | 1,915,339 | |
| 9,300,552 | | | | 8,223,932 | | | | 9,785,551 | | | | 27,492,602 | | | | 18,137,130 | | | | 12,410,146 | |
| — | | | | — | | | | 128,414 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 182,859 | |
| 5,809,064 | | | | 7,252,343 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| 229 | | | | 172 | | | | 3,726 | | | | 24,794 | | | | 5,471 | | | | 18,051 | |
| — | | | | — | | | | 119,760 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 270,275 | |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,128 | |
| 2,950 | | | | 1,791 | | | | 7,232 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| 10,255 | | | | 9,919 | | | | 9,805 | | | | 12,114 | | | | 9,559 | | | | 9,502 | |
| 15,123,050 | | | | 15,488,157 | | | | 10,054,488 | | | | 27,529,510 | | | | 18,152,160 | | | | 12,892,961 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 705,033 | | | | 615,801 | | | | 1,915,339 | |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 20,643 | | | | 7,627 | | | | 6,013 | |
| 29 | | | | 29 | | | | 28 | | | | 30 | | | | 29 | | | | 28 | |
| — | | | | — | | | | 69,706 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| 107 | | | | 139 | | | | 95 | | | | 125 | | | | 146 | | | | 156 | |
| 59,348 | | | | 60,501 | | | | 24,981 | | | | 67,299 | | | | 62,345 | | | | 69,333 | |
| 59,484 | | | | 60,669 | | | | 94,810 | | | | 793,130 | | | | 685,948 | | | | 1,990,869 | |
$ | 15,063,566 | | | $ | 15,427,488 | | | $ | 9,959,678 | | | $ | 26,736,380 | | | $ | 17,466,212 | | | $ | 10,902,092 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | 15,396,054 | | | $ | 16,359,284 | | | $ | 8,315,679 | | | $ | 27,336,951 | | | $ | 18,132,524 | | | $ | 16,119,691 | |
| (22,020 | ) | | | (18,167 | ) | | | 90,430 | | | | 39,060 | | | | 17,255 | | | | 105,682 | |
| 186,661 | | | | (974,605 | ) | | | 150,013 | | | | (3,518,279 | ) | | | (927,483 | ) | | | (5,959,365 | ) |
| (497,129 | ) | | | 60,976 | | | | 1,403,556 | | | | 2,878,648 | | | | 243,916 | | | | 636,084 | |
$ | 15,063,566 | | | $ | 15,427,488 | | | $ | 9,959,678 | | | $ | 26,736,380 | | | $ | 17,466,212 | | | $ | 10,902,092 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,300,000 | | | | 1,375,000 | | | | 350,000 | | | | 550,000 | | | | 675,000 | | | | 400,000 | |
$ | 11.59 | | | $ | 11.22 | | | $ | 28.46 | | | $ | 48.61 | | | $ | 25.88 | | | $ | 27.26 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,093,300 | | | $ | 601,095 | | | $ | 2,126,494 | |
$ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 428,159 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 301,380 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
June 30, 2017
| | AdvisorShares Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF | | | AdvisorShares Newfleet Multi- Sector Income ETF | | | AdvisorShares Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments, at Cost | | $ | 13,616,611 | | | $ | 259,105,666 | | | $ | 27,224,274 | |
Investments in Affiliates, at Cost (Note 9) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Repurchase Agreements, at Cost (Note 3) | | | 1,838,128 | | | | 1,889,819 | | | | — | |
Total Cost of Investments | | | 15,454,739 | | | | 260,995,485 | | | | 27,224,274 | |
Investments, at Market Value (including securities on loan) (Note 3)(a) | | | 13,717,784 | | | | 259,634,792 | | | | 27,092,500 | |
Investments in Affiliates, at Market Value (Note 9) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Repurchase Agreements, at Market Value (Note 3) | | | 1,838,128 | | | | 1,889,819 | | | | — | |
Total Market Value of Investments | | | 15,555,912 | | | | 261,524,611 | | | | 27,092,500 | |
Cash | | | — | | | | 538,227 | | | | 49,115 | |
Cash collateral held at brokers | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Dividends and Interest Receivable | | | 2,263 | | | | 1,034,382 | | | | 73,831 | |
Receivable from Securities Sold | | | 3,242,837 | | | | 1,139,090 | | | | 631 | |
Prepaid Expenses | | | 8,100 | | | | 24,407 | | | | 28,149 | |
Total Assets | | | 18,809,112 | | | | 264,260,717 | | | | 27,244,226 | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized Depreciation on Swaps Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | 23,043 | |
Interest Payable | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Cash collateral for securities on loan (b) | | | 1,838,128 | | | | 1,889,819 | | | | — | |
Advisory Fees Payable | | | 8,486 | | | | 141,600 | | | | 16,883 | |
Trustee Fees Payable | | | 28 | | | | 58 | | | | 30 | |
Securities Sold, Not Yet Purchased (c) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable for Securities Purchased | | | 3,289,109 | | | | 4,069,114 | | | | — | |
Options Written, at value (d) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Capital Shares Payable | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
CCO Fees Payable | | | 158 | | | | 6 | | | | 92 | |
Due to Custodian | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Due to Broker | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Dividend Payable on Securities Sold, Not Yet Purchased | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Accrued Expenses | | | 59,912 | | | | 154,997 | | | | 61,111 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 5,195,821 | | | | 6,255,594 | | | | 101,159 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 13,613,291 | | | $ | 258,005,123 | | | $ | 27,143,067 | |
COMPONENTS OF NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital Stock at Zero Par Value | | $ | 14,760,375 | | | $ | 262,896,130 | | | $ | 27,488,371 | |
Undistributed (Accumulated) Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | (11,870 | ) | | | 109,347 | | | | 18,763 | |
Undistributed (Accumulated) Net Gain (Loss) on investments, swaps, short sales, options written, futures, and foreign currency transactions | | | (1,236,387 | ) | | | (5,529,480 | ) | | | (209,250 | ) |
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on investments, swaps, short sales, options written, futures, and foreign currency translations | | | 101,173 | | | | 529,126 | | | | (154,817 | ) |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 13,613,291 | | | $ | 258,005,123 | | | $ | 27,143,067 | |
SHARES ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares Outstanding (Unlimited Shares Authorized) | | | 450,000 | | | | 5,300,000 | | | | 550,000 | |
Net Asset Value (NAV) Per Share | | $ | 30.25 | | | $ | 48.68 | | | $ | 49.35 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) Market value of securities on loan | | $ | 1,798,832 | | | $ | 5,710,234 | | | $ | — | |
(b) Non-cash collateral for securities on loan | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,945,764 | | | $ | — | |
(c) Proceeds Received from Securities Sold, Not Yet Purchased | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
(d) Premiums Received for Options Written | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
(1) Formerly known as, AdvisorShares WCM/BNY Mellon Focused Growth ADR ETF.
(2) Formerly known as, AdvisorShares TrimTabs Float Shrink ETF.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
June 30, 2017
AdvisorShares Peritus High Yield ETF | | | AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF | | | AdvisorShares Sage Core Reserves ETF | | | AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | | | AdvisorShares Wilshire Buyback ETF(2) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | 173,774,217 | | | $ | 31,596,510 | | | $ | 87,959,209 | | | $ | 15,993,113 | | | $ | 134,224,605 | |
| — | | | | 67,115,250 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| 25,627,454 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,433,769 | |
| 199,401,671 | | | | 98,711,760 | | | | 87,959,209 | | | | 15,993,113 | | | | 139,658,374 | |
| 173,674,615 | | | | 31,596,510 | | | | 88,075,447 | | | | 17,506,531 | | | | 142,418,758 | |
| — | | | | 67,182,750 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| 25,627,454 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,433,769 | |
| 199,302,069 | | | | 98,779,260 | | | | 88,075,447 | | | | 17,506,531 | | | | 147,852,527 | |
| 383,837 | | | | 79,609,147 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| — | | | | 164,814,793 | | | | 119,621 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| 2,397,255 | | | | 77,119 | | | | 387,763 | | | | 43,362 | | | | 147,969 | |
| 1,843,652 | | | | 6,139,647 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| 69,482 | | | | 13,866 | | | | 38,959 | | | | 10,531 | | | | 10,737 | |
| 203,996,295 | | | | 349,433,832 | | | | 88,621,790 | | | | 17,560,424 | | | | 148,011,233 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| — | | | | 3,060 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| 25,627,454 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,433,769 | |
| 165,621 | | | | 219,908 | | | | 15,832 | | | | 16,428 | | | | 93,974 | |
| 51 | | | | 49 | | | | 38 | | | | 29 | | | | 45 | |
| — | | | | 172,804,979 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| 6,425,000 | | | | 1,767,659 | | | | 4,009,040 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,018 | | | | — | |
| 1,825,269 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| 4 | | | | 18 | | | | 13 | | | | 148 | | | | 16 | |
| — | | | | — | | | | 129 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,148 | | | | — | |
| — | | | | 23,150 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| 142,954 | | | | 110,592 | | | | 77,369 | | | | 62,142 | | | | 83,909 | |
| 34,186,353 | | | | 174,929,415 | | | | 4,102,421 | | | | 83,913 | | | | 5,611,713 | |
$ | 169,809,942 | | | $ | 174,504,417 | | | $ | 84,519,369 | | | $ | 17,476,511 | | | $ | 142,399,520 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | 349,319,941 | | | $ | 391,841,880 | | | $ | 84,712,317 | | | $ | 17,131,613 | | | $ | 156,098,233 | |
| 313,082 | | | | (1,474,035 | ) | | | 19,213 | | | | — | | | | 422,778 | |
| (179,723,479 | ) | | | (210,372,937 | ) | | | (328,399 | ) | | | (1,181,479 | ) | | | (22,315,644 | ) |
| (99,602 | ) | | | (5,490,491 | ) | | | 116,238 | | | | 1,526,377 | | | | 8,194,153 | |
$ | 169,809,942 | | | $ | 174,504,417 | | | $ | 84,519,369 | | | $ | 17,476,511 | | | $ | 142,399,520 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 4,650,000 | | | | 20,375,000 | | | | 850,000 | | | | 600,000 | | | | 2,150,000 | |
$ | 36.52 | | | $ | 8.56 | | | $ | 99.43 | | | $ | 29.13 | | | $ | 66.23 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | 32,772,645 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 13,805,026 | |
$ | 7,904,008 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,659,982 | |
$ | — | | | $ | 167,246,988 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
$ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 16,977 | | | $ | — | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Statements of Operations
Year Ended June 30, 2017
| | AdvisorShares Cornerstone Small Cap ETF(1) | | | AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright ADR ETF(2) | | | AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF(3) | |
INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | | $ | 31,824 | | | $ | 816,714 | | | $ | 66,464 | |
Dividend Income from Affiliates | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Interest Income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Securities lending income (net) (Note 3) | | | 1,514 | | | | 36,142 | | | | 139 | |
Foreign withholding tax | | | — | | | | (75,391 | ) | | | — | |
Total Investment Income | | | 33,338 | | | | 777,465 | | | | 66,603 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisory Fees | | | 21,889 | | | | 208,458 | | | | 48,546 | |
Accounting & Administration Fees | | | 10,038 | | | | 77,227 | | | | 7,035 | |
Professional Fees | | | 62,035 | | | | 49,116 | | | | 52,845 | |
Exchange Listing Fees | | | 13,214 | | | | 9,213 | | | | 5,892 | |
Custody Fees | | | 2,571 | | | | 3,029 | | | | 1,827 | |
Report to Shareholders | | | 9,815 | | | | 23,782 | | | | 6,212 | |
Trustee Fees | | | 4,531 | | | | 4,476 | | | | 3,586 | |
CCO Fees | | | 1,864 | | | | 2,672 | | | | 1,890 | |
Pricing Fees | | | 4,156 | | | | 6,769 | | | | 3,219 | |
Transfer Agent Fees | | | 253 | | | | 2,085 | | | | 485 | |
Insurance Fees | | | 102 | | | | 878 | | | | — | |
Licensing Fees | | | — | | | | 8,890 | | | | — | |
Miscellaneous Fees | | | 1,157 | | | | 1,007 | | | | 830 | |
Total Expenses | | | 131,625 | | | | 397,602 | | | | 132,367 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisory Fees Waived/Recoupment | | | (21,889 | ) | | | (50,172 | ) | | | (48,546 | ) |
Expense Reimbursement | | | (79,428 | ) | | | — | | | | (35,276 | ) |
Net Expenses | | | 30,308 | | | | 347,430 | | | | 48,545 | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 3,030 | | | | 430,035 | | | | 18,058 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 96,656 | | | | (2,488,503 | ) | | | (21,046 | ) |
Investments in Affiliates | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
In-Kind Redemptions | | | 155,514 | | | | 2,614,830 | | | | — | |
In-Kind Redemptions in Affiliates | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Futures | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign Currency Transactions | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Distributions by other Investment Companies | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 514,618 | | | | 2,996,898 | | | | 1,064,943 | |
Futures | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 766,788 | | | | 3,123,225 | | | | 1,043,897 | |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 769,818 | | | $ | 3,553,260 | | | $ | 1,061,955 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Statements of Operations
Year Ended June 30, 2017
AdvisorShares Gartman Gold/Euro ETF (Consolidated) | | | AdvisorShares Gartman Gold/Yen ETF (Consolidated) | | | AdvisorShares KIM Korea Equity ETF(4) | | | AdvisorShares Madrona Domestic ETF | | | AdvisorShares Madrona Global Bond ETF | | | AdvisorShares Madrona International ETF | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | 1,171 | | | $ | 1,038 | | | $ | 239,378 | | | $ | 464,862 | | | $ | 564,406 | | | $ | 374,299 | |
| 37,367 | | | | 37,367 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 155,551 | | | | — | |
| 9,853 | | | | 10,565 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,871 | | | | 59,676 | | | | 27,361 | |
| — | | | | — | | | | (25,943 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (34,069 | ) |
| 48,391 | | | | 48,970 | | | | 213,435 | | | | 466,733 | | | | 779,633 | | | | 367,591 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 116,356 | | | | 110,269 | | | | 45,678 | | | | 216,333 | | | | 95,095 | | | | 109,618 | |
| 82,391 | | | | 82,611 | | | | 6,929 | | | | 83,767 | | | | 75,458 | | | | 80,317 | |
| 32,595 | | | | 32,611 | | | | 40,250 | | | | 25,568 | | | | 24,848 | | | | 24,459 | |
| 7,306 | | | | 7,306 | | | | 5,763 | | | | 8,016 | | | | 7,953 | | | | 7,953 | |
| 2,421 | | | | 2,723 | | | | 12,473 | | | | 9,033 | | | | 1,567 | | | | 3,825 | |
| 6,186 | | | | 6,748 | | | | 7,190 | | | | 4,857 | | | | 3,723 | | | | 2,597 | |
| 4,428 | | | | 4,599 | | | | 3,584 | | | | 4,562 | | | | 4,540 | | | | 4,576 | |
| 2,985 | | | | 3,060 | | | | 1,840 | | | | 3,409 | | | | 3,055 | | | | 2,761 | |
| 7,100 | | | | 6,538 | | | | 3,128 | | | | 6,985 | | | | 6,965 | | | | 6,985 | |
| 1,587 | | | | 1,504 | | | | 408 | | | | 2,029 | | | | 1,427 | | | | 1,028 | |
| 832 | | | | 1,091 | | | | — | | | | 2,218 | | | | 1,707 | | | | 1,220 | |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| 785 | | | | 855 | | | | 1,722 | | | | 3,323 | | | | 1,303 | | | | 1,319 | |
| 264,972 | | | | 259,915 | | | | 128,965 | | | | 370,100 | | | | 227,641 | | | | 246,658 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (116,356 | ) | | | (110,269 | ) | | | (45,678 | ) | | | (32,079 | ) | | | (46,960 | ) | | | (75,381 | ) |
| (11,104 | ) | | | (19,329 | ) | | | (29,452 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| 137,512 | | | | 130,317 | | | | 53,835 | | | | 338,021 | | | | 180,681 | | | | 171,277 | |
| (89,121 | ) | | | (81,347 | ) | | | 159,600 | | | | 128,712 | | | | 598,952 | | | | 196,314 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| — | | | | — | | | | 150,013 | | | | (226,256 | ) | | | (93,089 | ) | | | 519,967 | |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 578 | | | | — | |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,793,069 | | | | 109,391 | | | | 705,543 | |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 68,815 | | | | — | |
| (236,242 | ) | | | 1,185,556 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| — | | | | — | | | | (32,244 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 144 | | | | 6,494 | | | | 236 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2,500 | | | | 2,500 | | | | 1,403,632 | | | | 2,357,587 | | | | 60,524 | | | | 1,556,958 | |
| (2,345,314 | ) | | | (1,116,820 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| — | | | | — | | | | (76 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| (2,579,056 | ) | | | 71,236 | | | | 1,521,325 | | | | 4,924,544 | | | | 152,713 | | | | 2,782,704 | |
$ | (2,668,177 | ) | | $ | (10,111 | ) | | $ | 1,680,925 | | | $ | 5,053,256 | | | $ | 751,665 | | | $ | 2,979,018 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Statements of Operations
Year Ended June 30, 2017
| | AdvisorShares Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF | | | AdvisorShares Newfleet Multi- Sector Income ETF | | | AdvisorShares Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF | |
INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | | $ | 197,306 | | | $ | 52,890 | | | $ | 13,381 | |
Dividend Income from Affiliates | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Interest Income | | | — | | | | 5,905,391 | | | | 1,236,947 | |
Securities lending income (net) (Note 3) | | | 14,092 | | | | 7,250 | | | | 1,083 | |
Foreign withholding tax | | | — | | | | (154 | ) | | | — | |
Total Investment Income | | | 211,398 | | | | 5,965,377 | | | | 1,251,411 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisory Fees | | | 185,204 | | | | 1,703,032 | | | | 259,203 | |
Accounting & Administration Fees | | | 75,404 | | | | 163,569 | | | | 53,210 | |
Professional Fees | | | 27,563 | | | | 67,808 | | | | 25,403 | |
Exchange Listing Fees | | | 7,993 | | | | 7,951 | | | | 8,550 | |
Custody Fees | | | 3,409 | | | | 28,768 | | | | 7,323 | |
Report to Shareholders | | | 2,987 | | | | 37,493 | | | | 4,008 | |
Trustee Fees | | | 4,531 | | | | 4,673 | | | | 4,509 | |
CCO Fees | | | 2,867 | | | | 16,390 | | | | 3,238 | |
Pricing Fees | | | 5,632 | | | | 17,070 | | | | 8,800 | |
Transfer Agent Fees | | | 1,158 | | | | 19,652 | | | | 2,047 | |
Insurance Fees | | | 1,326 | | | | 17,969 | | | | 1,717 | |
Interest on Securities Sold, Not Yet Purchased | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Dividend Expense | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Miscellaneous Fees | | | 1,226 | | | | 13,965 | | | | 1,656 | |
Total Expenses | | | 319,300 | | | | 2,098,340 | | | | 379,664 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisory Fees Waived/Recoupment | | | (110,946 | ) | | | (133,302 | ) | | | (79,534 | ) |
Expense Reimbursement | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net Expenses | | | 208,354 | | | | 1,965,038 | | | | 300,130 | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 3,044 | | | | 4,000,339 | | | | 951,281 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 2,104,991 | | | | 423,826 | | | | (46,254 | ) |
Investments in Affiliates | | | 2,663 | | | | — | | | | — | |
In-Kind Redemptions | | | 292,611 | | | | 22 | | | | — | |
Options Written | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short Sales | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Swaps | | | — | | | | — | | | | 86,550 | |
Distributions by other Investment Companies | | | — | | | | 2,843 | | | | — | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (331,296 | ) | | | 1,504,734 | | | | 286,168 | |
Options Written | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short Sales | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Swaps | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5,907 | ) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 2,068,969 | | | | 1,931,425 | | | | 320,557 | |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 2,072,013 | | | $ | 5,931,764 | | | $ | 1,271,838 | |
(1) Represents the period July 6, 2016 (commencement of operations) to June 30, 2017.
(2) Formerly known as, AdvisorShares WCM/BNY Mellon Focused Growth ADR ETF.
(3) Represents the period September 20, 2016 (commencement of operations) to June 30, 2017.
(4) Represents the period September 28, 2016 (commencement of operations) to June 30, 2017.
(5) Formerly known as, AdvisorShares TrimTabs Float Shrink ETF.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Statements of Operations
Year Ended June 30, 2017
AdvisorShares Peritus High Yield ETF | | | AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF | | | AdvisorShares Sage Core Reserves ETF | | | AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | | | AdvisorShares Wilshire Buyback ETF(5) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | 21,781 | | | $ | 168,821 | | | $ | 13,751 | | | $ | 379,429 | | | $ | 2,435,466 | |
| — | | | | 790,624 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| 17,115,837 | | | | — | | | | 1,193,036 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| 125,513 | | | | — | | | | 851 | | | | — | | | | 19,501 | |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| 17,263,131 | | | | 959,445 | | | | 1,207,638 | | | | 379,429 | | | | 2,454,967 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2,160,078 | | | | 2,764,419 | | | | 274,257 | | | | 236,558 | | | | 1,333,112 | |
| 86,098 | | | | 76,204 | | | | 78,827 | | | | 75,326 | | | | 76,812 | |
| 59,198 | | | | 56,611 | | | | 39,590 | | | | 29,837 | | | | 71,844 | |
| 7,952 | | | | 7,953 | | | | 7,421 | | | | 7,953 | | | | 9,213 | |
| 17,069 | | | | 13,896 | | | | 9,789 | | | | 2,015 | | | | 14,563 | |
| 40,895 | | | | 30,143 | | | | 11,609 | | | | 3,508 | | | | 19,504 | |
| 4,427 | | | | 4,720 | | | | 4,768 | | | | 4,533 | | | | 4,397 | |
| 13,210 | | | | 12,547 | | | | 6,907 | | | | 2,884 | | | | 10,146 | |
| 10,919 | | | | 10,310 | | | | 11,068 | | | | 7,633 | | | | 5,160 | |
| 14,729 | | | | 13,823 | | | | 6,857 | | | | 1,314 | | | | 11,110 | |
| 12,960 | | | | 12,132 | | | | 5,275 | | | | 1,470 | | | | 14,301 | |
| — | | | | 810,690 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| — | | | | 1,095,769 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| 11,720 | | | | 13,588 | | | | 5,102 | | | | 1,185 | | | | 7,856 | |
| 2,439,255 | | | | 4,922,805 | | | | 461,470 | | | | 374,216 | | | | 1,578,018 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| — | | | | — | | | | (141,505 | ) | | | (50,044 | ) | | | (244,904 | ) |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| 2,439,255 | | | | 4,922,805 | | | | 319,965 | | | | 324,172 | | | | 1,333,114 | |
| 14,823,876 | | | | (3,963,360 | ) | | | 887,673 | | | | 55,257 | | | | 1,121,853 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (13,102,432 | ) | | | — | | | | 13,815 | | | | (390,549 | ) | | | (5,212,092 | ) |
| — | | | | (180,309 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| 1,015,644 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,126,996 | | | | 20,594,895 | |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (76,074 | ) | | | — | |
| — | | | | (28,269,378 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| 987 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,193 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 26,430,170 | | | | 35,775 | | | | 79,076 | | | | 941,075 | | | | 10,498,238 | |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (8,382 | ) | | | — | |
| — | | | | (7,419,344 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| 14,344,369 | | | | (35,833,256 | ) | | | 92,891 | | | | 1,597,259 | | | | 25,881,041 | |
$ | 29,168,245 | | | $ | (39,796,616 | ) | | $ | 980,564 | | | $ | 1,652,516 | | | $ | 27,002,894 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | AdvisorShares Cornerstone Small Cap ETF | | | AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright ADR ETF(1) | |
| | For the period July 6, 2016* to June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | $ | 3,030 | | | $ | 430,035 | | | $ | 70,747 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | 252,170 | | | | 126,327 | | | | 483,995 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 514,618 | | | | 2,996,898 | | | | (688,575 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | | 769,818 | | | | 3,553,260 | | | | (133,833 | ) |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | | (2,606 | ) | | | (482,641 | ) | | | (80,669 | ) |
Net Realized Gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Distributions | | | (2,606 | ) | | | (482,641 | ) | | | (80,669 | ) |
CAPITAL STOCK TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from Shares Issued | | | 4,274,277 | | | | 58,828,551 | | | | 3,855,068 | |
Value of Shares Redeemed | | | (755,165 | ) | | | (11,362,316 | ) | | | (4,536,081 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) From Capital Stock Transactions | | | 3,519,112 | | | | 47,466,235 | | | | (681,013 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 4,286,324 | | | | 50,536,854 | | | | (895,515 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year/Period | | | — | | | | 14,647,983 | | | | 15,543,498 | |
End of Year/Period | | $ | 4,286,324 | | | $ | 65,184,837 | | | $ | 14,647,983 | |
Undistributed (Accumulated) Net Investment Income (Loss) | | $ | 424 | | | $ | 27,111 | | | $ | 57,841 | |
Changes in Shares Outstanding | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares Outstanding, Beginning of Year/Period | | | — | | | | 375,000 | | | | 400,000 | |
Shares Sold | | | 161,476 | | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 100,000 | |
Shares Repurchased | | | (25,000 | ) | | | (275,000 | ) | | | (125,000 | ) |
Shares Outstanding, End of Year/Period | | | 136,476 | | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 375,000 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF | | | AdvisorShares Gartman Gold/Euro ETF (Consolidated) | | | AdvisorShares Gartman Gold/Yen ETF (Consolidated) | | | AdvisorShares KIM Korea Equity ETF | |
For the period September 20, 2016* to June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | | | Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | | | For the period September 28, 2016* to June 30, 2017 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | 18,058 | | | $ | (89,121 | ) | | $ | (92,263 | ) | | $ | (81,347 | ) | | $ | (120,061 | ) | | $ | 159,600 | |
| (21,046 | ) | | | (236,242 | ) | | | (200,543 | ) | | | 1,185,556 | | | | (3,173,447 | ) | | | 117,769 | |
| 1,064,943 | | | | (2,342,814 | ) | | | 1,833,062 | | | | (1,114,320 | ) | | | 1,583,471 | | | | 1,403,556 | |
| 1,061,955 | | �� | | (2,668,177 | ) | | | 1,540,256 | | | | (10,111 | ) | | | (1,710,037 | ) | | | 1,680,925 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (2,637 | ) | | | (1,243,425 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,403,577 | ) | | | — | | | | (37,280 | ) |
| — | | | | (47,955 | ) | | | (893,000 | ) | | | — | | | | (512,262 | ) | | | — | |
| (2,637 | ) | | | (1,291,380 | ) | | | (893,000 | ) | | | (1,403,577 | ) | | | (512,262 | ) | | | (37,280 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 11,090,289 | | | | 13,543,686 | | | | 12,811,077 | | | | 2,404,697 | | | | 19,557,212 | | | | 8,316,033 | |
| — | | | | (16,953,392 | ) | | | (7,783,359 | ) | | | (9,812,402 | ) | | | (16,107,685 | ) | | | — | |
| 11,090,289 | | | | (3,409,706 | ) | | | 5,027,718 | | | | (7,407,705 | ) | | | 3,449,527 | | | | 8,316,033 | |
| 12,149,607 | | | | (7,369,263 | ) | | | 5,674,974 | | | | (8,821,393 | ) | | | 1,227,228 | | | | 9,959,678 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| — | | | | 22,432,829 | | | | 16,757,855 | | | | 24,248,881 | | | | 23,021,653 | | | | — | |
$ | 12,149,607 | | | $ | 15,063,566 | | | $ | 22,432,829 | | | $ | 15,427,488 | | | $ | 24,248,881 | | | $ | 9,959,678 | |
$ | 15,421 | | | $ | (22,020 | ) | | $ | (92,253 | ) | | $ | (18,167 | ) | | $ | (120,077 | ) | | $ | 90,430 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| — | | | | 1,625,000 | | | | 1,275,000 | | | | 2,025,000 | | | | 1,750,000 | | | | — | |
| 425,000 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 975,000 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 350,000 | |
| — | | | | (1,325,000 | ) | | | (625,000 | ) | | | (850,000 | ) | | | (1,325,000 | ) | | | — | |
| 425,000 | | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,625,000 | | | | 1,375,000 | | | | 2,025,000 | | | | 350,000 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | AdvisorShares Madrona Domestic ETF | |
| | Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | |
| | | | | | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | $ | 128,712 | | | $ | 173,979 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | 2,566,957 | | | | 268,366 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 2,357,587 | | | | (2,651,897 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | | 5,053,256 | | | | (2,209,552 | ) |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | | (174,323 | ) | | | (118,397 | ) |
Total Distributions | | | (174,323 | ) | | | (118,397 | ) |
CAPITAL STOCK TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from Shares Issued | | | 5,659,351 | | | | 7,647,630 | |
Value of Shares Redeemed | | | (11,247,204 | ) | | | (9,448,872 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) From Capital Stock Transactions | | | (5,587,853 | ) | | | (1,801,242 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (708,920 | ) | | | (4,129,191 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year/Period | | | 27,445,300 | | | | 31,574,491 | |
End of Year/Period | | $ | 26,736,380 | | | $ | 27,445,300 | |
Undistributed (Accumulated) Net Investment Income (Loss) | | $ | 39,060 | | | $ | 81,164 | |
Changes in Shares Outstanding | | | | | | | | |
Shares Outstanding, Beginning of Year/Period | | | 675,000 | | | | 725,000 | |
Shares Sold | | | 125,000 | | | | 175,000 | |
Shares Repurchased | | | (250,000 | ) | | | (225,000 | ) |
Shares Outstanding, End of Year/Period | | | 550,000 | | | | 675,000 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
AdvisorShares Madrona Global Bond ETF | | | AdvisorShares Madrona International ETF | | | AdvisorShares Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF | |
Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | | | Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | | | Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | 598,952 | | | $ | 714,208 | | | $ | 196,314 | | | $ | 286,475 | | | $ | 3,044 | | | $ | (47,388 | ) |
| 92,189 | | | | 43,922 | | | | 1,225,746 | | | | (3,103,349 | ) | | | 2,400,265 | | | | (2,747,566 | ) |
| 60,524 | | | | 419,244 | | | | 1,556,958 | | | | (592,166 | ) | | | (331,296 | ) | | | 138,383 | |
| 751,665 | | | | 1,177,374 | | | | 2,979,018 | | | | (3,409,040 | ) | | | 2,072,013 | | | | (2,656,571 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (591,272 | ) | | | (721,446 | ) | | | (306,516 | ) | | | (242,962 | ) | | | — | | | | (64,850 | ) |
| (591,272 | ) | | | (721,446 | ) | | | (306,516 | ) | | | (242,962 | ) | | | — | | | | (64,850 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,933,092 | | | | 2,474,466 | | | | — | | | | 1,330,179 | | | | — | | | | 5,034,610 | |
| (5,114,905 | ) | | | (10,538,481 | ) | | | (6,432,777 | ) | | | (2,380,477 | ) | | | (7,097,975 | ) | | | (645,687 | ) |
| (3,181,813 | ) | | | (8,064,015 | ) | | | (6,432,777 | ) | | | (1,050,298 | ) | | | (7,097,975 | ) | | | 4,388,923 | |
| (3,021,420 | ) | | | (7,608,087 | ) | | | (3,760,275 | ) | | | (4,702,300 | ) | | | (5,025,962 | ) | | | 1,667,502 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 20,487,632 | | | | 28,095,719 | | | | 14,662,367 | | | | 19,364,667 | | | | 18,639,253 | | | | 16,971,751 | |
$ | 17,466,212 | | | $ | 20,487,632 | | | $ | 10,902,092 | | | $ | 14,662,367 | | | $ | 13,613,291 | | | $ | 18,639,253 | |
$ | 17,255 | | | $ | 3,762 | | | $ | 105,682 | | | $ | 208,404 | | | $ | (11,870 | ) | | $ | (45,073 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 800,000 | | | | 1,125,000 | | | | 650,000 | | | | 700,000 | | | | 700,000 | | | | 550,000 | |
| 75,000 | | | | 100,000 | | | | — | | | | 50,000 | | | | — | | | | 175,000 | |
| (200,000 | ) | | | (425,000 | ) | | | (250,000 | ) | | | (100,000 | ) | | | (250,000 | ) | | | (25,000 | ) |
| 675,000 | | | | 800,000 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 650,000 | | | | 450,000 | | | | 700,000 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | AdvisorShares Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF | |
| | Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | |
| | | | | | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | $ | 4,000,339 | | | $ | 6,056,456 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | 426,691 | | | | (1,122,319 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 1,504,734 | | | | 810,979 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | | 5,931,764 | | | | 5,745,116 | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | | (6,793,358 | ) | | | (6,656,079 | ) |
Total Distributions | | | (6,793,358 | ) | | | (6,656,079 | ) |
CAPITAL STOCK TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from Shares Issued | | | 14,641,846 | | | | 56,042,886 | |
Value of Shares Redeemed | | | (17,038,617 | ) | | | (9,809,241 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) From Capital Stock Transactions | | | (2,396,771 | ) | | | 46,233,645 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (3,258,365 | ) | | | 45,322,682 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year/Period | | | 261,263,488 | | | | 215,940,806 | |
End of Year/Period | | $ | 258,005,123 | | | $ | 261,263,488 | |
Undistributed (Accumulated) Net Investment Income (Loss) | | $ | 109,347 | | | $ | 146,025 | |
Changes in Shares Outstanding | | | | | | | | |
Shares Outstanding, Beginning of Year/Period | | | 5,350,000 | | | | 4,400,000 | |
Shares Sold | | | 300,000 | | | | 1,150,000 | |
Shares Repurchased | | | (350,000 | ) | | | (200,000 | ) |
Shares Outstanding, End of Year/Period | | | 5,300,000 | | | | 5,350,000 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
AdvisorShares Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF | | | AdvisorShares Peritus High Yield ETF | | | AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF | |
Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | | | Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | | | Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | 951,281 | | | $ | 954,988 | | | $ | 14,823,876 | | | $ | 21,260,864 | | | $ | (3,963,360 | ) | | $ | (4,119,728 | ) |
| 40,296 | | | | (262,970 | ) | | | (12,085,801 | ) | | | (50,581,746 | ) | | | (28,449,687 | ) | | | (10,405,339 | ) |
| 280,261 | | | | (255,201 | ) | | | 26,430,170 | | | | (1,853,685 | ) | | | (7,383,569 | ) | | | (2,030,289 | ) |
| 1,271,838 | | | | 436,817 | | | | 29,168,245 | | | | (31,174,567 | ) | | | (39,796,616 | ) | | | (16,555,356 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (929,104 | ) | | | (948,096 | ) | | | (13,874,887 | ) | | | (20,463,098 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| (929,104 | ) | | | (948,096 | ) | | | (13,874,887 | ) | | | (20,463,098 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,037,172 | | | | 82,749,313 | | | | 183,691,687 | |
| — | | | | — | | | | (47,084,275 | ) | | | (128,789,551 | ) | | | (82,395,823 | ) | | | (81,247,512 | ) |
| — | | | | — | | | | (47,084,275 | ) | | | (122,752,379 | ) | | | 353,490 | | | | 102,444,175 | |
| 342,734 | | | | (511,279 | ) | | | (31,790,917 | ) | | | (174,390,044 | ) | | | (39,443,126 | ) | | | 85,888,819 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 26,800,333 | | | | 27,311,612 | | | | 201,600,859 | | | | 375,990,903 | | | | 213,947,543 | | | | 128,058,724 | |
$ | 27,143,067 | | | $ | 26,800,333 | | | $ | 169,809,942 | | | $ | 201,600,859 | | | $ | 174,504,417 | | | $ | 213,947,543 | |
$ | 18,763 | | | $ | 21,932 | | | $ | 313,082 | | | $ | (674,558 | ) | | $ | (1,474,035 | ) | | $ | (2,234,404 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 550,000 | | | | 550,000 | | | | 5,950,000 | | | | 9,250,000 | | | | 20,175,000 | | | | 11,775,000 | |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 150,000 | | | | 8,925,000 | | | | 15,975,000 | |
| — | | | | — | | | | (1,300,000 | ) | | | (3,450,000 | ) | | | (8,725,000 | ) | | | (7,575,000 | ) |
| 550,000 | | | | 550,000 | | | | 4,650,000 | | | | 5,950,000 | | | | 20,375,000 | | | | 20,175,000 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | AdvisorShares Sage Core Reserves ETF | |
| | Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | |
| | | | | | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | $ | 887,673 | | | $ | 320,217 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | 13,815 | | | | (77,612 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 79,076 | | | | 129,670 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | | 980,564 | | | | 372,275 | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | | (973,996 | ) | | | (342,487 | ) |
Total Distributions | | | (973,996 | ) | | | (342,487 | ) |
CAPITAL STOCK TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from Shares Issued | | | 12,428,209 | | | | 77,049,895 | |
Value of Shares Redeemed | | | (39,777,832 | ) | | | — | |
Net Increase (Decrease) From Capital Stock Transactions | | | (27,349,623 | ) | | | 77,049,895 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (27,343,055 | ) | | | 77,079,683 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year/Period | | | 111,862,424 | | | | 34,782,741 | |
End of Year/Period | | $ | 84,519,369 | | | $ | 111,862,424 | |
Undistributed (Accumulated) Net Investment Income (Loss) | | $ | 19,213 | | | $ | 17,872 | |
Changes in Shares Outstanding | | | | | | | | |
Shares Outstanding, Beginning of Year/Period | | | 1,125,000 | | | | 350,000 | |
Shares Sold | | | 125,000 | | | | 775,000 | |
Shares Repurchased | | | (400,000 | ) | | | — | |
Shares Outstanding, End of Year/Period | | | 850,000 | | | | 1,125,000 | |
* Commencement of operations.
(1) Formerly known as, AdvisorShares WCM/BNY Mellon Focused Growth ADR ETF.
(2) Formerly known as, AdvisorShares TrimTabs Float Shrink ETF.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | | | AdvisorShares Wilshire Buyback ETF(2) | |
Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | | | Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
$ | 55,257 | | | $ | 82,434 | | | $ | 1,121,853 | | | $ | 1,748,728 | |
| 664,566 | | | | 936,477 | | | | 15,382,803 | | | | (10,209,879 | ) |
| 932,693 | | | | (1,039,731 | ) | | | 10,498,238 | | | | (884,414 | ) |
| 1,652,516 | | | | (20,820 | ) | | | 27,002,894 | | | | (9,345,565 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (140,175 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,650,149 | ) | | | (1,684,986 | ) |
| (140,175 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,650,149 | ) | | | (1,684,986 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 4,985,784 | | | | 5,254,099 | | | | 104,180,597 | | | | 22,380,556 | |
| (6,421,545 | ) | | | (14,430,069 | ) | | | (142,703,816 | ) | | | (98,252,134 | ) |
| (1,435,761 | ) | | | (9,175,970 | ) | | | (38,523,219 | ) | | | (75,871,578 | ) |
| 76,580 | | | | (9,196,790 | ) | | | (13,170,474 | ) | | | (86,902,129 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 17,399,931 | | | | 26,596,721 | | | | 155,569,994 | | | | 242,472,123 | |
$ | 17,476,511 | | | $ | 17,399,931 | | | $ | 142,399,520 | | | $ | 155,569,994 | |
$ | — | | | $ | 79,238 | | | $ | 422,778 | | | $ | 951,074 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 650,000 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 2,800,000 | | | | 4,250,000 | |
| 175,000 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 1,675,000 | | | | 400,000 | |
| (225,000 | ) | | | (550,000 | ) | | | (2,325,000 | ) | | | (1,850,000 | ) |
| 600,000 | | | | 650,000 | | | | 2,150,000 | | | | 2,800,000 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Financial Highlights
| | AdvisorShares Cornerstone Small Cap ETF | | | AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright ADR ETF(1) | | | AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF | |
| | For the period July 6, 2016* to June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | | | Year ended June 30, 2015 | | | Year ended June 30, 2014 | | | Year ended June 30, 2013 | | | For the period September 20, 2016* to June 30, 2017 | |
Selected Data for a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period | | $ | 25.15 | | | $ | 39.06 | | | $ | 38.86 | | | $ | 38.95 | | | $ | 32.65 | | | $ | 28.72 | | | $ | 25.00 | |
Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.06 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 6.26 | | | | 7.27 | | | | 0.23 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 6.29 | | | | 3.99 | | | | 3.54 | |
Distributions of Net Realized Gains by other investment companies | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 (4) | | | | — | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Investment Operations(5) | | | 6.29 | | | | 7.95 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 6.47 | | | | 4.10 | | | | 3.60 | |
Distributions from Net Investment Income | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period | | $ | 31.41 | | | $ | 46.56 | | | $ | 39.06 | | | $ | 38.86 | | | $ | 38.95 | | | $ | 32.65 | | | $ | 28.59 | |
Market Value, End of Year/Period | | $ | 31.40 | | | $ | 46.61 | | | $ | 39.06 | | | $ | 38.77 | | | $ | 38.93 | | | $ | 32.63 | | | $ | 28.59 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investment Return Based on Net Asset Value(6) | | | 25.00 | % | | | 20.43 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 0.36 | % | | | 19.85 | % | | | 14.30 | % | | | 14.39 | % |
Total Investment Return Based on Market Value(6) | | | 24.98 | % | | | 20.55 | % | | | 1.27 | % | | | 0.19 | % | | | 19.85 | % | | | 14.29 | % | | | 14.40 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets, End of Year/Period (000's omitted) | | $ | 4,286 | | | $ | 65,185 | | | $ | 14,648 | | | $ | 15,543 | | | $ | 12,660 | | | $ | 7,346 | | | $ | 12,150 | |
Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of expense waivers and reimbursements(7) | | | 0.90 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 0.75 | % |
Expenses, prior to expense waivers and reimbursements(7) | | | 3.91 | % | | | 1.43 | % | | | 1.62 | % | | | 1.63 | % | | | 1.67 | % | | | 2.52 | % | | | 2.04 | % |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(7) | | | 0.09 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 0.44 | % | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.36 | % | | | 0.28 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate(9) | | | 93 | % | | | 108 | %(10) | | | 25 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 38 | % | | | 36 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Financial Highlights
AdvisorShares Gartman Gold/Euro ETF (Consolidated) | | | AdvisorShares Gartman Gold/Yen ETF (Consolidated) | | | AdvisorShares KIM Korea Equity ETF | |
Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | | | Year ended June 30, 2015 | | | For the period February 11, 2014* to June 30, 2014 | | | Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | | | Year ended June 30, 2015 | | | For the period February 11, 2014* to June 30, 2014 | | | For the period September 28, 2016* to June 30, 2017 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | 13.80 | | | $ | 13.14 | | | $ | 13.02 | | | $ | 12.80 | | | $ | 11.97 | | | $ | 13.16 | | | $ | 12.94 | | | $ | 12.80 | | | $ | 25.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (0.05 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.56 | |
| (1.30 | ) | | | 1.63 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.19 | | | | (0.70 | ) | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 3.01 | |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| (1.35 | ) | | | 1.55 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.78 | ) | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 3.57 | |
| (0.83 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.89 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) |
| (0.03 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| (0.86 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) | | | (0.77 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.89 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.56 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) |
$ | 11.59 | | | $ | 13.80 | | | $ | 13.14 | | | $ | 13.02 | | | $ | 11.22 | | | $ | 11.97 | | | $ | 13.16 | | | $ | 12.94 | | | $ | 28.46 | |
$ | 11.57 | | | $ | 13.98 | | | $ | 13.11 | | | $ | 13.07 | | | $ | 11.20 | | | $ | 12.04 | | | $ | 13.19 | | | $ | 13.04 | | | $ | 28.54 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (9.80 | )% | | | 13.29 | % | | | 7.33 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.54 | % | | | (5.73 | )% | | | 6.06 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 14.40 | % |
| (11.11 | )% | | | 15.11 | % | | | 6.56 | % | | | 2.11 | % | | | 0.73 | % | | | (5.36 | )% | | | 5.45 | % | | | 1.88 | % | | | 14.73 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | 15,064 | | | $ | 22,433 | | | $ | 16,758 | | | $ | 1,302 | | | $ | 15,427 | | | $ | 24,249 | | | $ | 23,022 | | | $ | 3,881 | | | $ | 9,960 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 0.65 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.99 | % |
| 1.25 | % | | | 1.43 | % | | | 2.21 | % | | | 10.72 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.99 | % | | | 4.74 | % | | | 2.37 | % |
| (0.42 | )% | | | (0.64 | )% | | | (0.63 | )% | | | (0.63 | )% | | | (0.41 | )% | | | (0.64 | )% | | | (0.62 | )% | | | (0.63 | )% | | | 2.93 | % |
| 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 69 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Financial Highlights
| | AdvisorShares Madrona Domestic ETF | |
| | Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | | | Year ended June 30, 2015 | | | Year ended June 30, 2014 | | | Year ended June 30, 2013 | |
Selected Data for a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period | | $ | 40.66 | | | $ | 43.55 | | | $ | 41.26 | | | $ | 32.34 | | | $ | 25.31 | |
Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.15 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 8.04 | | | | (2.97 | ) | | | 2.30 | | | | 8.91 | | | | 7.01 | |
Distributions of Net Realized Gains by other investment companies | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Investment Operations(5) | | | 8.25 | | | | (2.74 | ) | | | 2.43 | | | | 9.02 | | | | 7.16 | |
Distributions from Net Investment Income | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) |
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) |
Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period | | $ | 48.61 | | | $ | 40.66 | | | $ | 43.55 | | | $ | 41.26 | | | $ | 32.34 | |
Market Value, End of Year/Period | | $ | 48.62 | | | $ | 40.67 | | | $ | 43.55 | | | $ | 41.26 | | | $ | 32.34 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investment Return Based on Net Asset Value(6) | | | 20.36 | % | | | (6.29 | )% | | | 5.89 | % | | | 27.93 | % | | | 28.37 | % |
Total Investment Return Based on Market Value(6) | | | 20.36 | % | | | (6.26 | )% | | | 5.89 | % | | | 27.93 | % | | | 28.52 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets, End of Year/Period (000's omitted) | | $ | 26,736 | | | $ | 27,445 | | | $ | 31,574 | | | $ | 24,755 | | | $ | 18,593 | |
Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of expense waivers and reimbursements(7) | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % |
Expenses, prior to expense waivers and reimbursements(7) | | | 1.37 | % | | | 1.32 | % | | | 1.37 | % | | | 1.42 | % | | | 1.61 | % |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(7) | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.30 | % | | | 0.31 | % | | | 0.51 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate(9) | | | 62 | % | | | 53 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 33 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Financial Highlights
AdvisorShares Madrona Global Bond ETF | | | AdvisorShares Madrona International ETF | |
Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | | | Year ended June 30, 2015 | | | Year ended June 30, 2014 | | | Year ended June 30, 2013 | | | Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | | | Year ended June 30, 2015 | | | Year ended June 30, 2014 | | | Year ended June 30, 2013 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | 25.61 | | | $ | 24.97 | | | $ | 26.36 | | | $ | 25.05 | | | $ | 25.69 | | | $ | 22.56 | | | $ | 27.66 | | | $ | 29.66 | | | $ | 23.97 | | | $ | 21.06 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 0.81 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.39 | |
| 0.25 | | | | 0.59 | | | | (1.39 | ) | | | 1.30 | | | | (0.66 | ) | | | 4.85 | | | | (5.17 | ) | | | (1.92 | ) | | | 5.77 | | | | 2.82 | |
| 0.01 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.00 (4) | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| 1.07 | | | | 1.40 | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | 2.16 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 5.21 | | | | (4.76 | ) | | | (1.53 | ) | | | 6.18 | | | | 3.21 | |
| (0.80 | ) | | | (0.76 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.85 | ) | | | (0.71 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.00 | )(4) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| (0.80 | ) | | | (0.76 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.85 | ) | | | (0.71 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) |
$ | 25.88 | | | $ | 25.61 | | | $ | 24.97 | | | $ | 26.36 | | | $ | 25.05 | | | $ | 27.26 | | | $ | 22.56 | | | $ | 27.66 | | | $ | 29.66 | | | $ | 23.97 | |
$ | 25.89 | | | $ | 25.62 | | | $ | 24.96 | | | $ | 26.42 | | | $ | 24.96 | | | $ | 27.25 | | | $ | 22.56 | | | $ | 27.65 | | | $ | 29.58 | | | $ | 23.95 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 4.23 | % | | | 5.76 | % | | | (2.37 | )% | | | 8.80 | % | | | 0.20 | % | | | 23.36 | % | | | (17.32 | )% | | | (5.06 | )% | | | 25.91 | % | | | 15.24 | % |
| 4.24 | % | | | 5.84 | % | | | (2.63 | )% | | | 9.44 | % | | | (0.13 | )% | | | 23.31 | % | | | (17.25 | )% | | | (4.82 | )% | | | 25.64 | % | | | 14.86 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | 17,466 | | | $ | 20,488 | | | $ | 28,096 | | | $ | 24,383 | | | $ | 22,543 | | | $ | 10,902 | | | $ | 14,662 | | | $ | 19,365 | | | $ | 19,279 | | | $ | 14,978 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % |
| 1.20 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 1.07 | % | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.80 | % | | | 1.62 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.65 | % |
| 3.15 | % | | | 3.01 | % | | | 2.88 | % | | | 3.36 | % | | | 2.73 | % | | | 1.43 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.41 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.65 | % |
| 21 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 34 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 186 | % | | | 196 | % | | | 85 | % | | | 182 | % | | | 93 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Financial Highlights
| | AdvisorShares Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF | |
| | Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | | | Year ended June 30, 2015 | | | Year ended June 30, 2014 | | | Year ended June 30, 2013 | |
Selected Data for a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period | | $ | 26.63 | | | $ | 30.86 | | | $ | 30.00 | | | $ | 28.33 | | | $ | 25.12 | |
Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.14 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 3.61 | | | | (4.07 | ) | | | 0.87 | | | | 1.53 | | | | 3.30 | |
Distributions of Net Realized Gains by other investment companies | | | — | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Investment Operations(5) | | | 3.62 | | | | (4.13 | ) | | | 1.04 | | | | 1.67 | | | | 3.44 | |
Distributions from Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) |
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) |
Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period | | $ | 30.25 | | | $ | 26.63 | | | $ | 30.86 | | | $ | 30.00 | | | $ | 28.33 | |
Market Value, End of Year/Period | | $ | 30.27 | | | $ | 26.56 | | | $ | 30.87 | | | $ | 30.00 | | | $ | 28.37 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investment Return Based on Net Asset Value(6) | | | 13.61 | % | | | (13.40 | )% | | | 3.47 | % | | | 5.89 | % | | | 13.81 | % |
Total Investment Return Based on Market Value(6) | | | 13.97 | % | | | (13.63 | )% | | | 3.52 | % | | | 5.75 | % | | | 12.33 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets, End of Year/Period (000's omitted) | | $ | 13,613 | | | $ | 18,639 | | | $ | 16,972 | | | $ | 15,750 | | | $ | 9,209 | |
Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of expense waivers and reimbursements(7) | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.35 | % |
Expenses, prior to expense waivers and reimbursements(7) | | | 2.07 | % | | | 1.88 | % | | | 1.99 | % | | | 2.12 | % | | | 2.99 | % |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(7) | | | 0.02 | % | | | (0.26 | )% | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.49 | % | | | 0.51 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate(9) | | | 1,123 | % | | | 1,428 | % | | | 434 | % | | | 687 | % | | | 605 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Financial Highlights
AdvisorShares Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF | | | AdvisorShares Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF | |
Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | | | Year ended June 30, 2015 | | | Year ended June 30, 2014 | | | For the period March 19, 2013* to June 30, 2013 | | | Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | | | For the period February 18, 2015* to June 30, 2015 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | 48.83 | | | $ | 49.08 | | | $ | 49.94 | | | $ | 49.04 | | | $ | 50.00 | | | $ | 48.73 | | | $ | 49.66 | | | $ | 50.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 0.74 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 1.73 | | | | 1.74 | | | | 0.62 | |
| 0.38 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.77 | ) | | | 0.99 | | | | (0.99 | ) | | | 0.58 | | | | (0.95 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) |
| 0.00 | (4) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 2.25 | | | | (0.71 | ) | | | 2.31 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.24 | |
| (1.27 | ) | | | (1.37 | ) | | | (1.37 | ) | | | (1.35 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (1.69 | ) | | | (1.72 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) |
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| (1.27 | ) | | | (1.37 | ) | | | (1.37 | ) | | | (1.35 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (1.69 | ) | | | (1.72 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) |
$ | 48.68 | | | $ | 48.83 | | | $ | 49.08 | | | $ | 49.94 | | | $ | 49.04 | | | $ | 49.35 | | | $ | 48.73 | | | $ | 49.66 | |
$ | 48.70 | | | $ | 48.82 | | | $ | 49.04 | | | $ | 49.94 | | | $ | 49.01 | | | $ | 49.33 | | | $ | 48.26 | | | $ | 49.78 | |
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| 2.30 | % | | | 2.33 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | 4.65 | % | | | (1.42 | )% | | | 4.78 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 0.47 | % |
| 2.37 | % | | | 2.39 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 4.70 | % | | | (1.48 | )% | | | 5.75 | % | | | 0.46 | % | | | 0.71 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | 258,005 | | | $ | 261,263 | | | $ | 215,941 | | | $ | 154,811 | | | $ | 83,362 | | | $ | 27,143 | | | $ | 26,800 | | | $ | 27,312 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 0.75 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.10 | % |
| 0.80 | % | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 1.39 | % | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.41 | % |
| 1.53 | % | | | 2.57 | % | | | 2.60 | % | | | 2.55 | % | | | 1.98 | % | | | 3.49 | % | | | 3.58 | % | | | 3.46 | % |
| 63 | % | | | 51 | % | | | 49 | % | | | 85 | % | | | 105 | % | | | 52 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 102 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Financial Highlights
| | AdvisorShares Peritus High Yield ETF | |
| | Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | | | Year ended June 30, 2015 | | | Year ended June 30, 2014 | | | Year ended June 30, 2013 | |
Selected Data for a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period | | $ | 33.88 | | | $ | 40.65 | | | $ | 53.27 | | | $ | 50.43 | | | $ | 48.59 | |
Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) | | | 2.71 | | | | 3.11 | | | | 3.59 | | | | 4.14 | | | | 4.28 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 2.49 | | | | (6.93 | ) | | | (12.33 | ) | | | 2.69 | | | | 1.66 | |
Distributions of Net Realized Gains by other investment companies | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Investment Operations(5) | | | 5.20 | | | | (3.82 | ) | | | (8.74 | ) | | | 6.83 | | | | 5.94 | |
Distributions from Net Investment Income | | | (2.56 | ) | | | (2.95 | ) | | | (3.88 | ) | | | (3.95 | ) | | | (4.09 | ) |
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Total Distributions | | | (2.56 | ) | | | (2.95 | ) | | | (3.88 | ) | | | (3.99 | ) | | | (4.10 | ) |
Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period | | $ | 36.52 | | | $ | 33.88 | | | $ | 40.65 | | | $ | 53.27 | | | $ | 50.43 | |
Market Value, End of Year/Period | | $ | 36.00 | | | $ | 33.84 | | | $ | 40.58 | | | $ | 53.27 | | | $ | 49.91 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investment Return Based on Net Asset Value(6) | | | 15.72 | % | | | (9.34 | )% | | | (16.82 | )% | | | 14.04 | % | | | 12.58 | % |
Total Investment Return Based on Market Value(6) | | | 14.33 | % | | | (9.20 | )% | | | (16.88 | )% | | | 15.20 | % | | | 11.29 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets, End of Year/Period (000's omitted) | | $ | 169,810 | | | $ | 201,601 | | | $ | 375,991 | | | $ | 1,075,997 | | | $ | 259,729 | |
Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of expense waivers and reimbursements(7) | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.22 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.25 | % |
Expenses, prior to expense waivers and reimbursements(7) | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.28 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.23 | % |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(7) | | | 7.55 | % | | | 8.77 | % | | | 7.65 | % | | | 7.95 | % | | | 8.44 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate(9) | | | 147 | % | | | 79 | % | | | 88 | % | | | 87 | % | | | 37 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Financial Highlights
AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF | | | AdvisorShares Sage Core Reserves ETF | |
Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | | | Year ended June 30, 2015 | | | Year ended June 30, 2014 | | | Year ended June 30, 2013 | | | Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | | | Year ended June 30, 2015 | | | For the period January 14, 2014* to June 30, 2014 | |
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$ | 10.60 | | | $ | 10.88 | | | $ | 11.78 | | | $ | 16.17 | | | $ | 23.33 | | | $ | 99.43 | | | $ | 99.38 | | | $ | 99.78 | | | $ | 100.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (0.20 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.36 | |
| (1.84 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (4.01 | ) | | | (6.56 | ) | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.12 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) |
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| (2.04 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.90 | ) | | | (4.39 | ) | | | (7.16 | ) | | | 1.08 | | | | 0.81 | | | | — | | | | 0.11 | |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.08 | ) | | | (0.76 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.08 | ) | | | (0.76 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) |
$ | 8.56 | | | $ | 10.60 | | | $ | 10.88 | | | $ | 11.78 | | | $ | 16.17 | | | $ | 99.43 | | | $ | 99.43 | | | $ | 99.38 | | | $ | 99.78 | |
$ | 8.55 | | | $ | 10.61 | | | $ | 10.88 | | | $ | 11.79 | | | $ | 16.16 | | | $ | 99.44 | | | $ | 99.63 | | | $ | 99.40 | | | $ | 99.80 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (19.24 | )% | | | (2.53 | )% | | | (7.64 | )% | | | (27.15 | )% | | | (30.69 | )% | | | 1.08 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.00 | %(4) | | | 0.11 | % |
| (19.42 | )% | | | (2.48 | )% | | | (7.72 | )% | | | (27.04 | )% | | | (30.76 | )% | | | 0.88 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.00 | %(4) | | | 0.13 | % |
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$ | 174,504 | | | $ | 213,948 | | | $ | 128,059 | | | $ | 161,952 | | | $ | 218,357 | | | $ | 84,519 | | | $ | 111,862 | | | $ | 34,783 | | | $ | 37,419 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2.67 | %(8) | | | 2.68 | %(8) | | | 2.80 | %(8) | | | 2.87 | %(8) | | | 3.12 | %(8) | | | 0.35 | % | | | 0.35 | % | | | 0.35 | % | | | 0.35 | % |
| 2.67 | %(8) | | | 2.68 | %(8) | | | 2.80 | %(8) | | | 2.87 | %(8) | | | 3.12 | %(8) | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.73 | % | | | 0.73 | % |
| (2.15 | )% | | | (2.49 | )% | | | (2.72 | )% | | | (2.81 | )% | | | (3.11 | )% | | | 0.97 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.12 | % | | | 0.78 | % |
| 245 | % | | | 402 | % | | | 419 | % | | | 484 | % | | | 697 | % | | | 81 | % | | | 72 | % | | | 59 | % | | | 12 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Financial Highlights
| | AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | |
| | Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | | | Year ended June 30, 2015 | | | Year ended June 30, 2014 | | | For the period September 17, 2012* to June 30, 2013 | |
Selected Data for a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period | | $ | 26.77 | | | $ | 26.60 | | | $ | 26.18 | | | $ | 23.61 | | | $ | 25.00 | |
Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 2.48 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 2.67 | | | | (1.16 | ) |
Distributions of Net Realized Gains by other investment companies | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.00 | (4) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Investment Operations(5) | | | 2.58 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 2.57 | | | | (1.19 | ) |
Distributions from Net Investment Income | | | (0.22 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) |
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) |
Total Distributions | | | (0.22 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) |
Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period | | $ | 29.13 | | | $ | 26.77 | | | $ | 26.60 | | | $ | 26.18 | | | $ | 23.61 | |
Market Value, End of Year/Period | | $ | 29.13 | | | $ | 26.76 | | | $ | 26.61 | | | $ | 26.22 | | | $ | 23.62 | |
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Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investment Return Based on Net Asset Value(6) | | | 9.70 | % | | | 0.64 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 10.89 | % | | | (4.80 | )% |
Total Investment Return Based on Market Value(6) | | | 9.74 | % | | | 0.56 | % | | | 1.49 | % | | | 11.01 | % | | | (4.76 | )% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets, End of Year/Period (000's omitted) | | $ | 17,477 | | | $ | 17,400 | | | $ | 26,597 | | | $ | 27,490 | | | $ | 22,428 | |
Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of expense waivers and reimbursements(7) | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.85 | % |
Expenses, prior to expense waivers and reimbursements(7) | | | 2.14 | % | | | 1.97 | % | | | 1.87 | % | | | 1.79 | % | | | 2.35 | % |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(7) | | | 0.32 | % | | | 0.38 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | (0.42 | )% | | | (0.14 | )% |
Portfolio Turnover Rate(9) | | | 26 | % | | | 58 | % | | | 45 | % | | | 166 | % | | | 40 | % |
* Commencement of operations.
(1) Formerly known as, AdvisorShares WCM/BNY Mellon Focused Growth ADR ETF.
(2) Formerly known as, AdvisorShares TrimTabs Float Shrink ETF.
(3) Based on average shares outstanding.
(4) Amount represents less than $0.005 or 0.005%.
(5) The amount shown for a share distribution throughout the period may not correlate with the Statements of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of Fund Shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating fair value of the investments of the Fund.
(6) Net asset value total investment return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions on ex-date, if any, at net asset value during the period, and redemption on the last day of the period. Periods less than one year are not annualized. Market value total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the market value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at market value during the period on pay date, and sale at the market value on the last day of the period.
(7) Ratios of periods of less than one year have been annualized. Excludes expenses incurred by the underlying investments in other funds.
(8) The expense ratio includes interest and dividend expenses on short sales of 1.03%, 1.05%, 1.15%, 1.22%, and 1.51% for the periods ended June 30, 2017, June 30, 2016, June 30, 2015, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013 respectively.
(9) Portfolio turnover rate is not annualized and excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as in-kind creations or redemptions of the Fund’s capital shares.
(10) During the year, the Fund underwent a sub-advisor change. As a result, investment transactions were increased during the period, which caused a higher than normal portfolio rate.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Financial Highlights
AdvisorShares Wilshire Buyback ETF(2) | |
Year ended June 30, 2017 | | | Year ended June 30, 2016 | | | Year ended June 30, 2015 | | | Year ended June 30, 2014 | | | Year ended June 30, 2013 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | 55.56 | | | $ | 57.05 | | | $ | 51.22 | | | $ | 41.05 | | | $ | 33.16 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 0.47 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.23 | |
| 10.93 | | | | (1.54 | ) | | | 5.75 | | | | 9.89 | | | | 7.99 | |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| 11.40 | | | | (1.07 | ) | | | 6.17 | | | | 10.32 | | | | 8.22 | |
| (0.73 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) |
| (0.73 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) |
$ | 66.23 | | | $ | 55.56 | | | $ | 57.05 | | | $ | 51.22 | | | $ | 41.05 | |
$ | 66.17 | | | $ | 55.53 | | | $ | 57.05 | | | $ | 51.25 | | | $ | 41.13 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 20.55 | % | | | (1.87 | )% | | | 12.06 | % | | | 25.18 | % | | | 25.01 | % |
| 20.52 | % | | | (1.91 | )% | | | 11.99 | % | | | 25.00 | % | | | 24.96 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | 142,400 | | | $ | 155,570 | | | $ | 242,472 | | | $ | 137,015 | | | $ | 25,657 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 0.90 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.99 | % |
| 1.07 | % | | | 1.21 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.90 | % |
| 0.76 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.62 | % |
| 180 | % | | | 196 | % | | | 52 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 57 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements |
|
June 30, 2017 |
1. Organization
AdvisorShares Trust (the “Trust”) was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on July 30, 2007 and has authorized capital of unlimited shares. The Funds are investment companies and accordingly follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services — Investment Companies”. The Trust is an open-end management investment company, registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”). The Trust is comprised of 17 active funds (the “Funds” or “ETFs” and individually, the “Fund” or “ETF”):
Fund | | Ticker | | Commencement of Operations |
AdvisorShares Cornerstone Small Cap ETF | | SCAP | | July 6, 2016 |
AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright ADR ETF (1) | | AADR | | July 21, 2010 |
AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF | | CWS | | September 20, 2016 |
AdvisorShares Gartman Gold/Euro ETF | | GEUR | | February 11, 2014 |
AdvisorShares Gartman Gold/Yen ETF | | GYEN | | February 11, 2014 |
AdvisorShares KIM Korea Equity ETF | | KOR | | September 28, 2016 |
AdvisorShares Madrona Domestic ETF | | FWDD | | June 21, 2011 |
AdvisorShares Madrona Global Bond ETF | | FWDB | | June 21, 2011 |
AdvisorShares Madrona International ETF | | FWDI | | June 21, 2011 |
AdvisorShares Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF | | MATH | | June 23, 2011 |
AdvisorShares Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF | | MINC | | March 19, 2013 |
AdvisorShares Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF | | FLRT | | February 18, 2015 |
AdvisorShares Peritus High Yield ETF | | HYLD | | December 1, 2010 |
AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF | | HDGE | | January 27, 2011 |
AdvisorShares Sage Core Reserves ETF | | HOLD | | January 14, 2014 |
AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | | VEGA | | September 17, 2012 |
AdvisorShares Wilshire Buyback ETF (2) | | TTFS | | October 4, 2011 |
| (1) | Formerly known as, AdvisorShares WCM/BNY Mellon Focused Growth ADR ETF. Effective September 1, 2016. |
| (2) | Formerly known as, AdvisorShares TrimTabs Float Shrink ETF. Effective July 1, 2016. |
AdvisorShares Cornerstone Small Cap ETF (“Cornerstone Small Cap ETF”) seeks to provide total return through long-term capital appreciation and current income. The Portfolio Manager invests in a diversified group of U.S.-traded equity securities, including common and preferred stock, ADRs, and publicly-traded REITs.
AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright ADR ETF (“Dorsey Wright ADR ETF”) seeks to achieve the Fund’s investment objective by selecting primarily a portfolio of U.S.-traded securities of non-U.S. organizations, most often American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”). The Fund invests in developed and emerging markets and may invest in securities of any market capitalization.
AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF (“Focused Equity ETF”) seeks long-term capital appreciation. CWS invests primarily in a focused group of U.S. exchange-listed equity securities that the portfolio manager believes have favorable fundamental attributes.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
1. Organization – (continued)
AdvisorShares Gartman Gold/Euro ETF (‘‘Gartman Gold/Euro ETF’’) seeks to provide positive returns by utilizing the European Union’s Euro to invest its assets in the gold market. GEUR offers investors an alternative method to invest in gold by financing gold purchases in liquid currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Euros are obtained through the sale of either exchange-traded currency futures or ‘‘over-the-counter’’ foreign exchange forward contracts.
AdvisorShares Gartman Gold/Yen ETF (‘‘Gartman Gold/Yen ETF’’) seeks to provide positive returns by utilizing the Japanese yen to invest its assets in the gold market. GYEN offers investors an alternative method to invest in gold by financing gold purchases in liquid currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The Japanese yen is obtained through the sale of either exchange-traded currency futures or ‘‘over-the-counter’’ foreign exchange forward contracts.
AdvisorShares KIM Korea Equity ETF (“KIM Korea Equity ETF”) seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation above the capital appreciation of its primary benchmark, the MSCI Korea Index, and other Korea-focused indexes. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in growth-oriented stocks of any capitalization range listed on the Korea Exchange. The fund engages in sector allocation based on analysis of the macro economy and its effect on corporate competitiveness and industry cycles and strives to invest with large economic cycles as compared to short-term market trends and short-term supply and demand.
AdvisorShares Madrona Domestic ETF (‘‘Madrona Domestic ETF’’) seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation above the capital appreciation of its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index by selecting a portfolio of up to 500 of the largest U.S. traded equity securities using a weighted allocation system based on consensus analyst estimates of the present value of future expected earnings relative to the share price of each security.
AdvisorShares Madrona Global Bond ETF (‘‘Madrona Global Bond ETF’’) seeks investment results that exceed the price and yield performance of its benchmark, the Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index. The Portfolio Manager seeks to achieve this objective by selecting a diversified portfolio of fixed income exchange-traded products (ETPs), including but not limited to, exchange-traded notes (ETNs), exchange-traded currency trusts and exchange-traded commodity pools. FWDB invests in at least 12 distinct global bond classes that cover the entire global investable bond universe. The Portfolio Manager constructs FWDB’s portfolio using a weighted allocation system based on historic yield curve analysis and a mean reversion strategy.
AdvisorShares Madrona International ETF (‘‘Madrona International ETF’’) seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation above the capital appreciation of its international benchmarks, such as the MSCI EAFE Index, the Fund’s primary benchmark, and the BNY Mellon Classic ADR Index, the Fund’s secondary benchmark. The Fund seeks to achieve this objective by selecting a portfolio primarily composed of at least 250 of the largest American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) from among the largest issuers of Europe, Australasia and the Far East (EAFE) and Canada. Its portfolio may also include ADRs that provide exposure to certain markets deemed to be emerging markets.
AdvisorShares Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF (‘‘Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF’’) seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation and capital preservation. The Fund is considered a ‘‘fund-of-funds’’ that seeks to achieve this investment objective by managing a tactical strategy that has the ability to dynamically rebalance the Fund’s portfolio from as much as 100% equity assets to 100% fixed income
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
1. Organization – (continued)
assets or cash and cash equivalents depending on market trends. The Fund employs a long tactical strategy that seeks to minimize portfolio losses by rotating out of higher volatility assets and lower volatility assets depending on the Fund’s current view of risks in different asset classes.
AdvisorShares Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF (‘‘Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF’’) seeks to provide current income consistent with preservation of capital, while limiting fluctuations in net asset value (‘‘NAV’’) due to changes in interest rates. In seeking to achieve the Fund’s investment objective, the Sub-Advisor applies a time-tested approach and extensive credit research to capitalize on opportunities across undervalued areas of the bond markets. The Fund principally invests in investment-grade securities, which are securities with credit ratings within the four highest rating categories of a nationally recognized statistical rating organization or, if unrated, those securities that the Sub-Advisor determines to be of comparable quality.
AdvisorShares Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF (‘‘Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF’’) seeks to provide a high level of current income. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by selecting a focused portfolio comprised primarily of income producing floating rate loans and floating rate debt securities.
AdvisorShares Peritus High Yield ETF (‘‘Peritus High Yield ETF’’) seeks high current income by investing in a focused portfolio of high yield debt securities commonly referred to as ‘‘junk bonds’’. The Fund does not have any portfolio maturity limitation and may invest in instruments with short-term, medium-term or long-term maturities.
AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF (‘‘Ranger Equity Bear ETF’’) seeks capital appreciation through short sales of domestically traded equity securities. The portfolio management team implements a bottom-up, fundamental, research driven security selection process. In selecting short positions, the Fund seeks to identify securities with low earnings quality or aggressive accounting which may be intended on the part of company management to mask operational deterioration and bolster the reported earnings per share over a short time period. In addition, the portfolio management team seeks to identify earnings driven events that may act as a catalyst to the price decline of a security, such as downwards earnings revisions or reduced forward guidance.
AdvisorShares Sage Core Reserves ETF (‘‘Sage Core Reserves ETF’’) seeks to preserve capital while maximizing income. The Sub-Advisor seeks to achieve the fund’s investment objective by investing in a variety of fixed income securities, including bonds, forwards and instruments issued by U.S. and foreign issuers. It will invest in U.S. dollar-denominated investment grade debt securities, including mortgage- or asset-backed securities, rated Baa- or higher by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (‘‘Moody’s’’), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (‘‘S&P’’) or Fitch, Inc. (‘‘Fitch’’), or, if unrated, determined by the Sub-Advisor to be of comparable quality.
AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF (‘‘STAR Global Buy-Write ETF’’) seeks consistent repeatable returns across all market cycles. The Portfolio Manager seeks to achieve this investment objective by using a proprietary strategy known as Volatility Enhanced Global Appreciation (VEGA). VEGA employs a ‘‘Buy-Write’’ or ‘‘Covered Call’’ overlay for their global allocation strategy using ETPs. The strategy simultaneously writes (sells) a call option against each position in order to seek cumulative price appreciation from the portfolio’s global exposure, while generating a consistent income stream from the sale of covered call and/or cash-secured put options. When volatility is low the portfolio manager buys protective put options to manage downside risk.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) |
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June 30, 2017 |
1. Organization – (continued)
AdvisorShares Wilshire Buyback ETF (‘‘Wilshire Buyback ETF’’) seeks to achieve its investment objective by primarily investing in the broad U.S. equity market. The Fund invests in stocks with liquidity and fundamental characteristics that are historically associated with superior long-term performance. Based on extensive historical research, Wilshire Associates Incorporated designed a quantitative stock selection process to make allocation decisions in the Fund’s portfolio.
Some of the Funds are considered “fund of funds” and seek to achieve their investment objectives by investing primarily in other affiliated and unaffiliated exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), as well as other exchange-traded products, including, but not limited to, exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) and closed-end funds (collectively with ETFs and ETNs, “ETPs”), that offer diversified exposure to various global regions, credit qualities, durations and maturity dates.
For the year ended June 30, 2017, the Funds held significant positions (greater than 25% of net assets), except those invested in short term money market instruments, in other funds as follows:
Funds | | Security Name | | Market Value as of June 30, 2017 | | | % of Fund Net Assets as of June 30, 2017 | | | Reference location |
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Gartman Gold/Euro ETF | | AdvisorShares Sage Core Reserves ETF | | $ | 4,976,500 | | | | 33.0 | % | | Contained within this report. |
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Gartman Gold/Yen ETF | | AdvisorShares Sage Core Reserves ETF | | | 4,976,500 | | | | 32.3 | | | Contained within this report. |
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Ranger Equity Bear ETF | | AdvisorShares Sage Core Reserves ETF | | | 67,182,750 | | | | 38.5 | | | Contained within this report. |
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STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | | SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust | | | 8,753,885 | | | | 50.1 | | | https://us.spdrs.com |
2. Consolidation of Subsidiaries
The Consolidated Schedules of Investments; Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities, of Operations and of Changes in Net Assets; and the Consolidated Financial Highlights of the ETFs listed below include the accounts of wholly owned subsidiaries. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Funds | | Wholly Owned Subsidiary |
Gartman Gold/Euro ETF | | AdvisorShares Gartman Gold/Euro CFC |
Gartman Gold/Yen ETF | | AdvisorShares Gartman Gold/Yen CFC |
A summary of each ETF’s investment in its corresponding subsidiary is as follows:
Funds | | Inception Date of Subsidiary | | Subsidiary Net Assets at June 30, 2017 | | | % of ETF’s Total Net Assets at June 30, 2017 | |
Gartman Gold/Euro ETF | | February 11, 2014 | | $ | 2,782,271 | | | | 18.5 | % |
Gartman Gold/Yen ETF | | February 11, 2014 | | | 2,920,532 | | | | 18.9 | |
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) |
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June 30, 2017 |
3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
These financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (‘‘GAAP’’) which require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Investment Valuation
In computing each Fund’s NAV, the Fund’s securities holdings are valued based on their last readily available market price. Price information on listed securities, including Underlying ETFs, is taken from the exchange where the security is primarily traded. Securities regularly traded in an OTC market are valued at the latest quoted sales price on the primary exchange or national securities market on which such securities are traded. Securities not listed on an exchange or national securities market, or securities in which there was no last reported sales price, are valued at the most recent bid price. Other portfolio securities and assets for which market quotations are not readily available are valued based on fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees of the Trust.
Investment Transactions
Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Realized gains and losses on sales of investment securities are calculated using the identified cost method. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recognized on the ex-dividend date and interest income and expenses are recognized on the accrual basis. Premiums and discounts are amortized over the life of the bond using the effective interest method.
Distributions received from investments in Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) are recorded as dividend income on ex-dividend date, subject to reclassification upon notice of the character of such distributions by the issuer. The portion of dividend attributable to the return of capital is recorded against the cost basis of the security,
Foreign Taxes
The Funds may be subject to foreign taxes (a portion of which may be reclaimable) on income, capital gains on investments, certain foreign currency transactions or other corporate events. All foreign taxes are recorded in accordance with the applicable foreign tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign jurisdictions in which the Funds invest. These foreign taxes, if any, are paid by the Funds and are reflected in their Statements of Operations.
Expenses
Expenses of the Trust, which are directly identifiable to a specific Fund, are applied to that Fund. Expenses which are not readily identifiable to a specific Fund are allocated in such a manner as deemed equitable, taking into consideration the nature and type of expense and the relative net assets of each Fund.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) |
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June 30, 2017 |
3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – (continued)
Swap Agreements
Certain funds may invest in equity swaps to obtain exposure to the underlying referenced security, obtain leverage or enjoy the returns from ownership without actually owning equity. Equity swaps are two-party contracts that generally obligate one party to pay the positive return and the other party to pay the negative return on a specified reference security, basket of securities, security index or index component during the period of the swap. Equity swap contracts are marked to market daily based on the value of the underlying security and the change, if any, is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. Equity swaps normally do not involve the delivery of securities or other underlying assets. Accordingly, the risk of loss with respect to equity swaps is normally limited to the net amount of payments that a Fund is contractually obligated to make. If the other party to an equity swap defaults a Fund’s risk of loss consists of the net amount of payments that the Fund is contractually entitled to receive, if any. Equity swaps are derivatives and their value can be very volatile. To the extent that the Adviser or Sub-Adviser, as applicable, do not accurately analyze and predict future market trends, the values of assets or economic factors, the Funds may suffer a loss, which may be substantial. The swap markets in which many types of swap transactions are traded have grown substantially in recent years, with a large number of banks and investment banking firms acting both as principals and as agents. As a result, the markets for certain types of swaps have become relatively liquid. Periodic payments received or paid by the Funds are recorded as realized gains or losses.
Repurchase Agreements
The Funds may enter into repurchase agreements provided that the value of the underlying collateral, including accrued interest, will equal or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement during the term of the agreement. The underlying collateral for all repurchase agreements is held in safekeeping by the Fund’s custodian or at the Federal Reserve Bank. If the seller defaults and the value of the collateral declines, or if bankruptcy proceedings commence with respect to the seller of the security, realization of the collateral by the Fund may be delayed or limited.
At June 30, 2017 the market values of repurchase agreements outstanding are included as cash collateral for securities on loan on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Short Sales
Certain Funds may sell securities it does not own as a hedge against some of its long positions and/or in anticipation of a decline in the market value of that security (short sale). When the Funds make a short sale, it must borrow the security sold short and deliver it to the broker-dealer through which it made the short sale. The Funds may have to pay a fee to borrow the particular security and may be obligated to remit any interest or dividends received on such borrowed securities. Dividends declared on short positions open are recorded on the ex-date as an expense. A gain, limited to the price at which the Funds sold the security short, or a loss, unlimited in magnitude, will be recognized upon the termination of a short sale if the market price at termination is less than or greater than, respectively, the proceeds originally received. The Funds are also subject to the risk that it may be unable to reacquire a security to terminate a short position except at a price substantially in excess of the last quoted price.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) |
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June 30, 2017 |
3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – (continued)
The Funds are required to pledge cash or securities to the broker as collateral for the securities sold short. Collateral requirements are calculated daily based on the current market value of the short positions. Cash deposited with broker for collateral for securities sold short is recorded as an asset on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and securities segregated as collateral are denoted in the Schedule of Investments. The Funds may receive or pay the net of the following amounts: (i) a portion of the income from the investment of cash collateral; (ii) the broker’s fee on the borrowed securities; and (iii) a financing charge for the difference in the market value of the short position and cash collateral deposited with the broker. This income or fee is calculated daily based upon the market value of each borrowed security and a variable rate that is dependent on the availability of the security. The net amount of income or fees paid by Ranger Equity Bear ETF for the year ended June 30, 2017 was $810,690, which is included as Interest on Securities Sold, Not Yet Purchased in the Statements of Operations.
Deposits with brokers and segregated cash for securities sold short represent cash balances on deposit with the Funds’ prime brokers and custodian. The Funds are subject to credit risk should the prime brokers be unable to meet its obligations to the Funds.
Term Loans
Certain Funds invests in senior secured corporate loans or bank loans, some of which may be partially or entirely unfunded and purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, that pay interest at rates which are periodically reset by reference to a base lending rate plus a spread. Bank loans generally pay interest at rates which are periodically determined by reference to a base lending rate plus a premium. All loans carry a variable rate of interest. These base lending rates are generally (i) the Prime Rate offered by one or more major United States banks, (ii) the lending rate offered by one or more European banks such as the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") or (iii) the Certificate of Deposit rate. Bank Loans, while exempt from registration, under the Securities Act of 1933, contain certain restrictions on resale and cannot be sold publicly. Floating rate bank loans often require prepayments from excess cash flow or permit the borrower to repay at its election. The degree to which borrowers repay, whether as a contractual requirement or at their election, cannot be predicted with accuracy. As a result, actual maturity may be substantially less than the stated maturity. Bank loans in which the Fund invests are generally readily marketable, but may be subject to certain restrictions on resale.
Futures Contracts
Certain Funds may invest in futures contracts (‘‘futures’’), may invest in futures in order to hedge its investments against fluctuations in value caused by changes in prevailing interest rates or market conditions. Such Funds may invest in futures as a primary investment strategy. Investments in futures may increase or leverage exposure to a particular market risk, thereby increasing price volatility of derivative instruments a Fund holds. No monies are paid or received by a Fund upon the purchase or sale of a futures contract. Initially, a Fund will be required to deposit with the broker an amount of cash or cash equivalents, known as initial margin, based on the value of the contract. Subsequent payments, called variation margin, to and from the broker, will be made on a daily basis as the price of the underlying instruments fluctuates, making the long and short positions in the futures contract more or less valuable, a process known as ‘marking-to-the-market.’ Once a final determination of variation margin is made, additional cash is required to be paid by or released to a Fund, and a Fund will realize a loss or gain. The Funds may be subject to the risk that the change in the value of the futures contract may not correlate perfectly with the underlying index. Use of long futures contracts subjects the Funds to risk of loss in excess of the amounts shown on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, up to the notional value of the futures contracts. Use of short futures contracts subjects the Funds to unlimited risk of loss. The Funds may enter into futures contracts only on exchanges or boards of trade. The exchange or board of trade acts as the counterparty to each futures contract; therefore, the Funds’ credit risk is limited to failure of the exchange or board of trade. Under some circumstances, futures exchanges may establish daily limits on the amount that the price of a futures contract can vary from the previous day’s settlement price, which could effectively prevent liquidation of unfavorable positions.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) |
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June 30, 2017 |
3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – (continued)
Options
Certain Funds are authorized to write and purchase put and call options. When a Fund writes an option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Fund is reflected as an asset and an equivalent liability. The amount of the liability is subsequently marked to market to reflect the current market value of the option written. When a security is purchased or sold through an exercise of an option, the related premium paid (or received) is added to (or deducted from) the basis of the security acquired or deducted from (or added to) the proceeds of the security sold. When an option expires (or the Fund enters into a closing transaction), the Fund realizes a gain or loss on the option to the extent of the premiums received or paid (or gain or loss to the extent the cost of the closing transaction exceeds the premium paid or received). The Fund, as writer of an option, bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option. Written and purchased options are non-income producing investments.
Short-Term Investments
Each Fund may invest in high-quality short-term debt securities and money market instruments on an ongoing basis to maintain liquidity or pending selection of investments in accordance with its policies. These short-term debt securities and money market instruments include shares of other mutual funds, commercial paper, certificates of deposit, bankers’ acceptances, U.S. Government securities and repurchase agreements.
Securities Lending
The Funds participate in a securities lending program offered by The Bank of New York Mellon (‘‘BNYM’’) (the ‘‘Program’’), providing for the lending of securities to qualified brokers. Securities lending income includes earnings of such temporary cash investments, plus or minus any rebate to a borrower. These earnings (after any rebate) are then divided between BNYM, as a fee for its services under the Program, and the Funds, according to agreed-upon rates. Collateral on all securities loaned is accepted in cash and is maintained at a minimum level of 102% (105% in the case of certain foreign securities) of the market value, plus interest, if applicable, of investments on loan. It is the Fund’s policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Funds if and to the extent that the market value of the securities loaned were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower fails to return the securities. Under the terms of the Program, the Funds are indemnified for such losses by BNYM. Cash collateral is held in a separate account managed by BNYM, who is authorized to exclusively enter into overnight repurchase agreements, which are collateralized at 102% with securities issued or fully guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury; U.S. Government or any agency, instrumentality or authority of the U.S. government. The securities purchased with cash collateral received are reflected in the Schedule of Investments. BNYM bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the cash collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested.
The repurchase agreement income related to the Program earned by the Funds is disclosed on the Statements of Operations.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) |
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June 30, 2017 |
3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – (continued)
The value of loaned securities and related collateral outstanding at June 30, 2017 are shown in the Schedules of Investments and Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
| | | | | | | | | | | Gross Amounts not offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities | | | | |
Fund and Description | | Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets (Liabilities) | | | Gross Amounts Offset in the Statements of Assets and (Liabilities) | | | Net Amounts Presented in the Statements of Assets and (Liabilities) | | | Financial Instruments | | | Collateral Pledged/Received | | | Net Amount | |
Cornerstone Small Cap ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Lending | | $ | (418,609 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (418,609 | ) | | | $ 418,609 | (1) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | 418,609 | | | | — | | | | 418,609 | | | | 418,609 | (2) | | | — | | | | — | |
Dorsey Wright ADR ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Lending | | | (6,644,407 | ) | | | — | | | | (6,644,407 | ) | | | 6,644,407 | (1) | | | — | | | | — | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | 6,644,407 | | | | — | | | | 6,644,407 | | | | 6,644,407 | (2) | | | — | | | | — | |
Focused Equity ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Lending | | | (383,967 | ) | | | — | | | | (383,967 | ) | | | 383,967 | (1) | | | — | | | | — | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | 383,967 | | | | — | | | | 383,967 | | | | 383,967 | (2) | | | — | | | | — | |
Madrona Domestic ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Lending | | | (705,033 | ) | | | — | | | | (705,033 | ) | | | 705,033 | (1) | | | — | | | | — | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | 705,033 | | | | — | | | | 705,033 | | | | 705,033 | (2) | | | — | | | | — | |
Madrona Global Bond ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Lending | | | (615,801 | ) | | | — | | | | (615,801 | ) | | | 615,801 | (1) | | | — | | | | — | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | 615,801 | | | | — | | | | 615,801 | | | | 615,801 | (2) | | | — | | | | — | |
Madrona International ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Lending | | | (1,915,339 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,915,339 | ) | | | 1,915,339 | (1) | | | — | | | | — | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | 1,915,339 | | | | — | | | | 1,915,339 | | | | 1,915,339 | (2) | | | — | | | | — | |
Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Lending | | | (1,838,128 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,838,128 | ) | | | 1,838,128 | (1) | | | — | | | | — | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | 1,838,128 | | | | — | | | | 1,838,128 | | | | 1,838,128 | (2) | | | — | | | | — | |
Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Lending | | | (1,889,819 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,889,819 | ) | | | 1,889,819 | (1) | | | — | | | | — | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | 1,889,819 | | | | — | | | | 1,889,819 | | | | 1,889,819 | (2) | | | — | | | | — | |
Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swaps | | | (23,043 | ) | | | — | | | | (23,043 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (23,043 | ) |
Peritus High Yield ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Lending | | | (25,627,454 | ) | | | — | | | | (25,627,454 | ) | | | 25,627,454 | (1) | | | — | | | | — | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | 25,627,454 | | | | — | | | | 25,627,454 | | | | 25,627,454 | (2) | | | — | | | | — | |
Wilshire Buyback ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Lending | | | (5,433,769 | ) | | | — | | | | (5,433,769 | ) | | | 5,433,769 | (1) | | | — | | | | — | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | 5,433,769 | | | | — | | | | 5,433,769 | | | | 5,433,769 | (2) | | | — | | | | — | |
| (1) | Collateral for securities on loan is included in the Schedules of Investments and consists of Repurchase Agreements. |
| (2) | Repurchase agreements are collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Obligations in the event the other party to the repurchase agreement defaults on its obligation. |
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) |
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June 30, 2017 |
3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – (continued)
Dividends and Distributions
Each Fund will generally pay out dividends to shareholders at least annually. Each Fund will distribute its net capital gains, if any, to shareholders annually. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Distributions are recorded on ex-dividend date.
Indemnifications
In the normal course of business, each Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations which provide general indemnifications. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements cannot be known; however, the Trust expects any risk of loss to be remote.
4. Investment Advisory Agreement and Other Agreements
Investment Advisory Agreement
Each Fund has entered into an investment advisory agreement with AdvisorShares Investments, LLC (the ‘‘Advisor’’) pursuant to which the Advisor acts as the Fund’s investment adviser. Pursuant to the agreement, the Advisor has overall supervisory responsibility for the general management and investment of each Fund’s securities portfolio, and has ultimate responsibility (subject to oversight by the Trust’s Board of Trustees) for oversight of the Trust’s sub-advisers. For its services, each Fund pays the Advisor an annual management fee and which is calculated daily and paid monthly based on average daily net assets. From time to time, the Advisor may waive all or a portion of its fee.
The Advisor’s annual management fee for each Fund is as follows:
Fund: | | Rate: | |
Cornerstone Small Cap ETF | | | 0.65 | % |
Dorsey Wright ADR ETF | | | 0.75 | % |
Focused Equity ETF | | | 0.75 | % |
Gartman Gold/Euro ETF | | | 0.55 | % |
Gartman Gold/Yen ETF | | | 0.55 | % |
KIM Korea Equity ETF | | | 0.84 | % |
Madrona Domestic ETF | | | 0.80 | % |
Madrona Global Bond ETF | | | 0.50 | % |
Madrona International ETF | | | 0.80 | % |
Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF | | | 1.20 | % |
Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF | | | 0.65 | % |
Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF | | | 0.95 | % |
Peritus High Yield ETF | | | 1.10 | % |
Ranger Equity Bear ETF | | | 1.50 | % |
Sage Core Reserves ETF | | | 0.30 | % |
STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | | | 1.35 | % |
Wilshire Buyback ETF | | | 0.90 | %* |
* Prior to July 1, 2016, the annual management fee was 0.99%.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) |
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June 30, 2017 |
4. Investment Advisory Agreement and Other Agreements – (continued)
Sub-Advisory Agreements
Each Fund’s investment sub-advisor provides investment advice and management services to the Fund. AdvisorShares supervises the day-to-day investment and reinvestment of the assets in the Fund and is responsible for monitoring the Fund’s adherence to its investment mandate. Pursuant to an investment sub-advisory agreement between each sub-advisor and the Advisor, the sub-advisor receives an annual fee.
From time to time, each sub-advisor may waive all or a portion of its fee.
Expense Limitation Agreement
The Advisor has contractually agreed to reduce their fees and reimburse expenses in order to keep net expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses) from exceeding a specified amount for each Fund’s average daily net assets (with the exception of Global Echo ETF). The expense limitation agreement will be terminated upon termination of the investment advisory agreement between the Advisor and the Fund. The investment advisory agreement may only be terminated with the approval of the Fund’s Board. The expense caps in effect for each Fund during the year ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:
Fund: | | Rate: | |
Cornerstone Small Cap ETF | | | 0.90 | % |
Dorsey Wright ADR ETF | | | 1.25 | % |
Focused Equity ETF | | | 0.75 | % |
Gartman Gold/Euro ETF | | | 0.65 | % |
Gartman Gold/Yen ETF | | | 0.65 | % |
KIM Korea Equity ETF | | | 0.99 | % |
Madrona Domestic ETF | | | 1.25 | % |
Madrona Global Bond ETF | | | 0.95 | % |
Madrona International ETF | | | 1.25 | % |
Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF | | | 1.35 | % |
Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF | | | 0.75 | % |
Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF | | | 1.10 | % |
Peritus High Yield ETF | | | 1.35 | % |
Ranger Equity Bear ETF | | | 1.85 | % |
Sage Core Reserves ETF | | | 0.35 | % |
STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | | | 1.85 | % |
Wilshire Buyback ETF | | | 0.90 | %* |
* Prior to July 1, 2016, the expense cap was 0.99%.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) |
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June 30, 2017 |
4. Investment Advisory Agreement and Other Agreements – (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2017, the Advisor waived fees and reimbursed expenses for each Fund as follows. Each Fund may recoup such waivers until the date indicated, or for a maximum of three years from reimbursement, whichever is sooner.
Fund: | | Expenses Reimbursed: | | | Recoupment Balance: | | | Recoupment Expiration: | | Year Incurred |
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Cornerstone Small Cap ETF | | $ | 101,317 | | | $ | 101,317 | | | 6/30/2020 | | 2017 |
Total | | | 101,317 | | | | 101,317 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dorsey Wright ADR ETF | | $ | 55,807 | | | $ | 55,807 | | | 6/30/2018 | | 2015 |
| | | 58,928 | | | | 58,928 | | | 6/30/2019 | | 2016 |
| | | 50,172 | | | | 50,172 | | | 6/30/2020 | | 2017 |
Total | | | 164,907 | | | | 164,907 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Focused Equity ETF | | $ | 83,821 | | | $ | 83,821 | | | 6/30/2020 | | 2017 |
Total | | | 83,821 | | | | 83,821 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gartman Gold/Euro ETF | | $ | 118,897 | | | $ | 118,897 | | | 6/30/2018 | | 2015 |
| | | 111,217 | | | | 111,217 | | | 6/30/2019 | | 2016 |
| | | 127,460 | | | | 127,460 | | | 6/30/2020 | | 2017 |
Total | | | 357,574 | | | | 357,574 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gartman Gold/Yen ETF | | $ | 122,306 | | | $ | 122,306 | | | 6/30/2018 | | 2015 |
| | | 107,681 | | | | 107,681 | | | 6/30/2019 | | 2016 |
| | | 129,598 | | | | 129,598 | | | 6/30/2020 | | 2017 |
Total | | | 359,585 | | | | 359,585 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
KIM Korea Equity ETF | | $ | 75,130 | | | $ | 75,130 | | | 6/30/2020 | | 2017 |
Total | | | 75,130 | | | | 75,130 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Madrona Domestic ETF | | $ | 35,654 | | | $ | 35,654 | | | 6/30/2018 | | 2015 |
| | | 21,361 | | | | 21,361 | | | 6/30/2019 | | 2016 |
| | | 32,079 | | | | 32,079 | | | 6/30/2020 | | 2017 |
Total | | | 89,094 | | | | 89,094 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Madrona Global Bond ETF | | $ | 12,090 | | | $ | 11,721 | | | 6/30/2018 | | 2015 |
| | | 23,218 | | | | 23,218 | | | 6/30/2019 | | 2016 |
| | | 46,960 | | | | 46,960 | | | 6/30/2020 | | 2017 |
Total | | | 82,268 | | | | 81,899 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Madrona International ETF | | $ | 79,853 | | | $ | 79,853 | | | 6/30/2018 | | 2015 |
| | | 63,601 | | | | 63,601 | | | 6/30/2019 | | 2016 |
| | | 75,380 | | | | 75,380 | | | 6/30/2020 | | 2017 |
Total | | | 218,834 | | | | 218,834 | | | | | |
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) |
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June 30, 2017 |
4. Investment Advisory Agreement and Other Agreements – (continued)
Fund: | | Expenses Reimbursed: | | | Recoupment Balance: | | | Recoupment Expiration: | | Year Incurred |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF | | $ | 103,519 | | | $ | 103,519 | | | 6/30/2018 | | 2015 |
| | | 96,939 | | | | 96,939 | | | 6/30/2019 | | 2016 |
| | | 110,946 | | | | 110,946 | | | 6/30/2020 | | 2017 |
Total | | | 311,404 | | | | 311,404 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF | | $ | 139,832 | | | $ | 139,832 | | | 6/30/2018 | | 2015 |
| | | 132,621 | | | | 132,621 | | | 6/30/2019 | | 2016 |
| | | 133,302 | | | | 133,302 | | | 6/30/2020 | | 2017 |
Total | | | 405,755 | | | | 405,755 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF | | $ | 30,047 | | | $ | 30,047 | | | 6/30/2018 | | 2015 |
| | | 108,286 | | | | 108,286 | | | 6/30/2019 | | 2016 |
| | | 79,534 | | | | 79,534 | | | 6/30/2020 | | 2017 |
Total | | | 217,867 | | | | 217,867 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sage Core Reserves ETF | | $ | 141,235 | | | $ | 141,235 | | | 6/30/2018 | | 2015 |
| | | 90,545 | | | | 90,545 | | | 6/30/2019 | | 2016 |
| | | 141,505 | | | | 141,505 | | | 6/30/2020 | | 2017 |
Total | | | 373,285 | | | | 373,285 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | | $ | 13,786 | | | $ | 13,786 | | | 6/30/2018 | | 2015 |
| | | 25,820 | | | | 25,820 | | | 6/30/2019 | | 2016 |
| | | 50,044 | | | | 50,044 | | | 6/30/2020 | | 2017 |
Total | | | 89,650 | | | | 89,650 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Wilshire Buyback ETF | | $ | 211,220 | | | $ | 211,220 | | | 6/30/2018 | | 2015 |
| | | 454,474 | | | | 454,474 | | | 6/30/2019 | | 2016 |
| | | 244,904 | | | | 244,904 | | | 6/30/2020 | | 2017 |
Total | | | 910,598 | | | | 910,598 | | | | | |
Administrator, Custodian, Fund Accountant and Transfer Agent
The Bank of New York Mellon (‘‘BNYM’’) (in each capacity, the ‘‘Administrator’’, ‘‘Custodian’’, ‘‘Fund Accountant’’ or ‘‘Transfer Agent’’), serves as the Fund’s Administrator, Custodian, Fund Accountant and Transfer Agent pursuant to a certain Fund Administration and Accounting Agreement, a Custody Agreement or a Transfer Agency and Service Agreement, as the case may be.
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Plan
Foreside Fund Services, LLC (the ‘‘Distributor’’) serves as the Fund’s distributor of Creation Units for the Fund pursuant to the distribution agreement. The Distributor does not maintain any secondary market shares. The Funds have adopted a Distribution and Service Plan (‘‘Plan’’) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. In accordance with its Plan, each Fund is authorized to pay an amount up to 0.25% of its average daily net assets each year for certain distribution-related activities. No fees are currently paid by each Fund under the Plan, and there are no current plans to impose these fees. However, in the event Rule 12b-1 fees were charged, over time they would increase the cost of an investment in each Fund.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) |
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June 30, 2017 |
5. Creation and Redemption Transactions
The Funds issue and redeem shares on a continuous basis at NAV in groups of 25,000 shares, at minimum, called ‘‘Creation Units.’’ Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares are not redeemable securities of a Fund. Only ‘‘Authorized Participants’’ may purchase or redeem shares directly from each Fund. An Authorized Participant is either (i) a broker-dealer or other participant in the clearing process through the Continuous Net Settlement System of the National Securities Clearing Corporation or (ii) a DTC participant and, in each case, must have executed a Participant Agreement with the Distributor. Most retail investors will not qualify as Authorized Participants or have the resources to buy and sell whole Creation Units. Therefore, they will be unable to purchase or redeem the shares directly from the Fund. Rather, most retail investors will purchase shares in the secondary market with the assistance of a broker and will be subject to customary brokerage commissions or fees.
6. Summary of Fair Value Disclosure
The Financial Accounting Standard Board’s (‘‘FASB’’) Accounting Standards Codification (‘‘ASC’’) 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, defines fair value, establishes an authoritative framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
| · | Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the company has the ability to access. |
| · | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates, and similar data. |
| · | Level 3 — Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available. |
Investments that use Level 2 or Level 3 inputs may include, but are not limited to: (i) an unlisted security related to corporate actions; (ii) a restricted security (e.g., one that may not be publicly sold without registration under the Securities Act of 1933 as amended); (iii) a security whose trading has been suspended or which has been de-listed from its primary trading exchange; (iv) a security that is thinly traded; (v) a security in default or bankruptcy proceedings for which there is no current market quotation; (vi) a security affected by currency controls or restrictions; and (vii) a security affected by a significant event (e.g., an event that occurs after the close of the markets on which the security is traded but before the time as of which a Fund’s net asset value is computed and that may materially affect the value of the Fund’s investment). Examples of events that may be ‘‘significant events’’ are government actions, natural disasters, armed conflicts and acts of terrorism. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) |
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June 30, 2017 |
6. Summary of Fair Value Disclosure – (continued)
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2017 in valuing the Funds’ assets and liabilities carried at fair value:
Assets | | Cornerstone Small Cap ETF | | | Dorsey Wright ADR ETF | | | Focused Equity ETF | | | Gartman Gold/Euro ETF | | | Gartman Gold/Yen ETF | | | KIM Korea Equity ETF | |
Level 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange Traded Funds | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,976,500 | | | $ | 4,976,500 | | | $ | — | |
Common Stocks | | | 4,255,050 | | | | 64,678,424 | | | | 12,064,887 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,699,763 | |
Money Market Funds | | | 36,588 | | | | 486,306 | | | | 100,500 | | | | 4,324,052 | | | | 3,247,432 | | | | — | |
Futures† | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 261,396 | | | | — | |
Level 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 85,788 | |
Repurchase Agreements for Securities Loaned | | | 418,609 | | | | 6,644,407 | | | | 383,967 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Level 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures† | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (499,629 | ) | | | (202,920 | ) | | | — | |
Total | | $ | 4,710,247 | | | $ | 71,809,137 | | | $ | 12,549,354 | | | $ | 8,800,923 | | | $ | 8,282,408 | | | $ | 9,785,551 | |
Assets | | Madrona Domestic ETF | | | Madrona Global Bond ETF | | | Madrona International ETF | | | Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF | | | Newfleet Multi- Sector Income ETF | | | Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF | |
Level 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange Traded Funds | | $ | — | | | $ | 17,242,276 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 13,137,255 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Common Stocks | | | 26,094,520 | | | | — | | | | 10,434,797 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Money Market Funds | | | 693,049 | | | | 279,053 | | | | 60,010 | | | | 580,529 | | | | 9,347,183 | | | | 4,563,296 | |
Level 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgage Backed Securities | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 69,415,812 | | | | — | |
Asset Backed Securities | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 68,531,810 | | | | — | |
Corporate Bonds | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 56,103,173 | | | | 2,712,415 | |
Term Loans | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 25,850,874 | | | | 19,816,789 | |
Foreign Bonds | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 17,856,967 | | | | — | |
U.S. Government Agency Securities | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,725,353 | | | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Note | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,177,703 | | | | — | |
Repurchase Agreements for Securities Loaned | | | 705,033 | | | | 615,801 | | | | 1,915,339 | | | | 1,838,128 | | | | 1,889,819 | | | | — | |
Level 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Corporate Bonds | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 282 | | | | — | |
Mortgage Backed Securities | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 625,635 | | | | — | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Level 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swaps Contracts† | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (23,043 | ) |
Total | | $ | 27,492,602 | | | $ | 18,137,130 | | | $ | 12,410,146 | | | $ | 15,555,912 | | | $ | 261,524,611 | | | $ | 27,069,457 | |
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) |
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June 30, 2017 |
6. Summary of Fair Value Disclosure – (continued)
Assets | | Peritus High Yield ETF | | | Ranger Equity Bear ETF | | | Sage Core Reserves ETF | | | STAR Global Buy- Write ETF | | | Wilshire Buyback ETF | |
Level 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange Traded Funds | | $ | — | | | $ | 67,182,750 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 16,447,656 | | | $ | — | |
Common Stocks | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 139,282,617 | |
Purchased Options | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 77,434 | | | | — | |
Money Market Funds | | | 6,055,419 | | | | 31,596,510 | | | | 5,301,093 | | | | 981,441 | | | | 3,136,141 | |
Level 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Corporate Bonds | | | 116,946,086 | | | | — | | | | 41,114,128 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign Bonds | | | 17,433,410 | | | | — | | | | 8,633,525 | | | | — | | | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,482,993 | | | | — | | | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Bill | | | — | | | | — | | | | 99,649 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Asset Backed Securities | | | — | | | | — | | | | 19,518,676 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Mortgage Backed Securities | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,919,197 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Term Loans | | | 33,239,700 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Repurchase Agreements for Securities Loaned | | | 25,627,454 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,433,769 | |
Level 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgage Backed Securities | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,186 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Level 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | — | | | | (172,804,979 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Written Options | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4,018 | ) | | | — | |
Total | | $ | 199,302,069 | | | $ | (74,025,719 | ) | | $ | 88,075,447 | | | $ | 17,502,513 | | | $ | 147,852,527 | |
| † | Derivative instruments, including swap contracts and futures, are valued at the net unrealized gain (loss) on the instrument. |
There were no recognized transfers between Level 1 and Level 2.
A reconciliation of assets or liabilities in which Level 3 inputs are used in determining fair value is presented when there are significant (individually, greater than 1% of the net assets of a fund, or collectively, greater than 5% of the net assets of a fund) Level 3 assets or liabilities at the end of the period.
7. Derivative Instruments
The Funds have adopted authoritative standards of accounting for derivative instruments which establish disclosure requirement for derivative instruments. These standards improve financial reporting for derivative instruments by requiring enhanced disclosures that enables investors to understand how and why a fund uses derivatives instruments, how derivatives instruments are accounted for and how derivative instruments affect a fund’s financial position and results of operations. The Funds use derivative instruments as part of their principal investment strategy to achieve their investment objective.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) |
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June 30, 2017 |
7. Derivative Instruments – (continued)
At June 30, 2017, the fair values of derivative instruments were as follows:
Statements of Assets and Liabilities:
Fund: | | Asset Derivatives: | | Equity Risk | | | Foreign Exchange Risk | | | Commodity Risk | | | Credit Risk | |
Gartman Gold/Yen ETF | | Unrealized Appreciation on Futures Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 261,396 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | | Options Purchased, at Value | | | 77,434 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Fund: | | Liability Derivatives: | | Equity Risk | | | Foreign Exchange Risk | | | Commodity Risk | | | Credit Risk | |
Gartman Gold/Euro ETF | | Unrealized Depreciation on Futures Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | (292,361 | ) | | $ | (207,268 | ) | | $ | — | |
Gartman Gold/Yen ETF | | Unrealized Depreciation on Futures Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | (202,920 | ) | | | — | |
Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF | | Unrealized Depreciation on Swaps Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (23,043 | ) |
STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | | Options Written, at Value | | | (4,018 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Transactions in derivative instruments during the year ended June 30, 2017, were as follows:
Statements of Operations:
Fund: | | Realized Gain (Loss): | | Equity Risk | | | Foreign Exchange Risk | | | Commodity Risk | | | Credit Risk | |
Gartman Gold/Euro ETF | | Futures | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,078,917 | | | $ | (1,315,159 | ) | | $ | — | |
Gartman Gold/Yen ETF | | Futures | | | — | | | | 1,425,222 | | | | (239,666 | ) | | | — | |
Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF | | Swaps | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 86,550 | |
STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | | Investments – Options Purchased | | | (367,877 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | | Options Written | | | (76,074 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Fund: | | Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss): | | Equity Risk | | | Foreign Exchange Risk | | | Commodity Risk | | | Credit Risk | |
Gartman Gold/Euro ETF | | Futures | | $ | — | | | $ | (809,886 | ) | | $ | (1,535,428 | ) | | $ | — | |
Gartman Gold/Yen ETF | | Futures | | | — | | | | 975,212 | | | | (2,092,032 | ) | | | — | |
Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF | | Swaps | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5,907 | ) |
STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | | Investments – Options Purchased | | | (37,824 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | | Options Written | | | (8,382 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) |
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June 30, 2017 |
7. Derivative Instruments – (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2017, the average volume of the derivatives opened by the Funds was as follows:
| | Gartman Gold/Euro ETF | | | Gartman Gold/Yen ETF | | | Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF | | | STAR Global Buy- Write ETF | |
Long Swaps Notional | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,000,000 | | | | — | |
Purchased Options Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,385 | |
Written Options Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,771 | |
Short Futures Contracts | | | 1,117 | | | | 1,074 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Long Futures Contracts | | | 808 | | | | 825 | | | | — | | | | — | |
8. Federal Income Tax
Each Fund intends to qualify as a ‘‘regulated investment company’’ under Sub-chapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. If so qualified, the Funds will not be subject to Federal income tax to the extent it distributes substantially all of its net investment income and net capital gains to its shareholders. Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements, and requires the evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing a Fund’s tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are ‘‘more-likely-than-not’’ of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-than-likely-than-not threshold would be recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. Interest and penalty related to income taxes would be recorded as income tax expense. Management of the Funds is required to analyze all open tax years (2014 − 2017), as defined by IRS statute of limitations, for all major jurisdictions, including federal tax authorities and certain state tax authorities. As of June 30, 2017, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds have no examination in progress and is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) |
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June 30, 2017 |
8. Federal Income Tax – (continued)
At June 30, 2017, the approximate cost of investments, including short positions, and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for federal income tax purposes was as follows:
Fund | | Cost | | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | | Gross Unrealized (Depreciation) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Other Derivatives Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Cornerstone Small Cap ETF | | $ | 4,195,723 | | | $ | 625,021 | | | $ | (110,497 | ) | | $ | 514,524 | | | $ | — | |
Dorsey Wright ADR ETF | | | 67,558,059 | | | | 5,712,552 | | | | (1,461,474 | ) | | | 4,251,078 | | | | — | |
Focused Equity ETF | | | 11,499,541 | | | | 1,269,895 | | | | (220,082 | ) | | | 1,049,813 | | | | — | |
Gartman Gold/Euro ETF | | | 9,298,052 | | | | 22,284 | | | | (19,784 | ) | | | 2,500 | | | | — | |
Gartman Gold/Yen ETF | | | 8,221,432 | | | | 28,966 | | | | (26,466 | ) | | | 2,500 | | | | — | |
KIM Korea Equity ETF | | | 8,395,467 | | | | 1,490,653 | | | | (100,569 | ) | | | 1,390,084 | | | | (76 | ) |
Madrona Domestic ETF | | | 24,774,763 | | | | 3,610,586 | | | | (892,747 | ) | | | 2,717,839 | | | | — | |
Madrona Global Bond ETF | | | 17,915,716 | | | | 400,287 | | | | (178,873 | ) | | | 221,414 | | | | — | |
Madrona International ETF | | | 11,797,528 | | | | 989,618 | | | | (377,000 | ) | | | 612,618 | | | | — | |
Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF | | | 15,665,289 | | | | 62,246 | | | | (171,623 | ) | | | (109,377 | ) | | | — | |
Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF | | | 261,041,079 | | | | 1,905,448 | | | | (1,421,916 | ) | | | 483,532 | | | | — | |
Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF | | | 27,224,274 | | | | 238,422 | | | | (370,196 | ) | | | (131,774 | ) | | | (21,470 | ) |
Peritus High Yield ETF | | | 199,440,280 | | | | 4,125,848 | | | | (4,264,059 | ) | | | (138,211 | ) | | | — | |
Ranger Equity Bear ETF | | | 98,711,760 | | | | 3,167,415 | | | | (3,099,915 | ) | | | 67,500 | | | | (6,782,796 | ) |
Sage Core Reserves ETF | | | 87,959,209 | | | | 158,975 | | | | (42,737 | ) | | | 116,238 | | | | — | |
STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | | | 16,001,235 | | | | 1,514,754 | | | | (9,458 | ) | | | 1,505,296 | | | | 12,959 | |
Wilshire Buyback ETF | | | 140,020,224 | | | | 11,999,414 | | | | (4,167,111 | ) | | | 7,832,303 | | | | — | |
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) |
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June 30, 2017 |
8. Federal Income Tax – (continued)
At June 30, 2017, the components of distributable earnings/loss on a tax basis were as follows:
Fund | | Undistributed Ordinary Income | | | Undistributed Long-term Capital Gains | | | Capital Loss Carryforward | | | Timing Differences | | | Post-October/Late- year Ordinary Deferrals | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation | | | Total Earnings (Losses) | |
Cornerstone Small Cap ETF | | $ | 83,294 | | | $ | 13,880 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 514,524 | | | $ | 611,698 | |
Dorsey Wright ADR ETF | | | 27,111 | | | | — | | | | (3,167,023 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,251,078 | | | | 1,111,166 | |
Focused Equity ETF | | | 15,421 | | | | — | | | | (5,916 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,049,813 | | | | 1,059,318 | |
Gartman Gold/Euro ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (207,268 | ) | | | (127,720 | ) | | | 2,500 | | | | (332,488 | ) |
Gartman Gold/Yen ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | (713,209 | ) | | | (202,920 | ) | | | (18,167 | ) | | | 2,500 | | | | (931,796 | ) |
KIM Korea Equity ETF | | | 253,991 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,390,008 | | | | 1,643,999 | |
Madrona Domestic ETF | | | 39,060 | | | | — | | | | (3,357,470 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,717,839 | | | | (600,571 | ) |
Madrona Global Bond ETF | | | 17,255 | | | | — | | | | (904,981 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 221,414 | | | | (666,312 | ) |
Madrona International ETF | | | 105,682 | | | | — | | | | (5,935,899 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 612,618 | | | | (5,217,599 | ) |
Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,025,837 | ) | | | — | | | | (11,870 | ) | | | (109,377 | ) | | | (1,147,084 | ) |
Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF | | | 109,347 | | | | — | | | | (5,483,886 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 483,532 | | | | (4,891,007 | ) |
Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF | | | 17,190 | | | | — | | | | (209,250 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (153,244 | ) | | | (345,304 | ) |
Peritus High Yield ETF | | | 351,691 | | | | — | | | | (179,723,479 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (138,211 | ) | | | (179,509,999 | ) |
Ranger Equity Bear ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | (209,148,132 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,474,035 | ) | | | (6,715,296 | ) | | | (217,337,463 | ) |
Sage Core Reserves ETF | | | 19,213 | | | | — | | | | (328,399 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 116,238 | | | | (192,948 | ) |
STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | (680,372 | ) | | | (492,985 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,518,255 | | | | 344,898 | |
Wilshire Buyback ETF | | | 422,778 | | | | — | | | | (21,953,795 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,832,303 | | | | (13,698,714 | ) |
The differences between book and tax basis components of net assets are primarily attributed to wash sale loss deferrals and other book/tax differences.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
8. Federal Income Tax – (continued)
At June 30, 2017, the effect of permanent book/tax reclassifications resulted in increases/(decreases) to the components of net assets as follows:
Fund | | Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | Accumulated Net Realized Gains (Losses) | | | Paid-in Capital | |
Cornerstone Small Cap ETF | | $ | — | | | $ | (155,514 | ) | | $ | 155,514 | |
Dorsey Wright ADR ETF | | | 21,876 | | | | (2,559,956 | ) | | | 2,538,080 | |
Focused Equity ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Gartman Gold/Euro ETF | | | 1,402,779 | | | | (54,675 | ) | | | (1,348,104 | ) |
Gartman Gold/Yen ETF | | | 1,586,834 | | | | (1,160,329 | ) | | | (426,505 | ) |
KIM Korea Equity ETF | | | (31,890 | ) | | | 32,244 | | | | (354 | ) |
Madrona Domestic ETF | | | 3,507 | | | | (2,665,106 | ) | | | 2,661,599 | |
Madrona Global Bond ETF | | | 5,813 | | | | (163,952 | ) | | | 158,139 | |
Madrona International ETF | | | 7,480 | | | | (708,560 | ) | | | 701,080 | |
Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF | | | 30,159 | | | | (223,590 | ) | | | 193,431 | |
Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF | | | 2,756,341 | | | | (2,756,363 | ) | | | 22 | |
Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF | | | (25,346 | ) | | | 25,323 | | | | 23 | |
Peritus High Yield ETF | | | 38,651 | | | | (1,054,295 | ) | | | 1,015,644 | |
Ranger Equity Bear ETF | | | 4,723,729 | | | | (33,604 | ) | | | (4,690,125 | ) |
Sage Core Reserves ETF | | | 87,664 | | | | (87,664 | ) | | | — | |
STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | | | 5,680 | | | | (1,123,710 | ) | | | 1,118,030 | |
Wilshire Buyback ETF | | | — | | | | (20,374,470 | ) | | | 20,374,470 | |
For financial reporting purposes, capital accounts are adjusted to reflect the tax character of permanent book/tax differences. Reclassifications are primarily due to the tax treatment of net operating losses and distributions reclassifications.
The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 were:
Fund | | 2017 Ordinary Income | | | 2017 Long Term Capital Gains | | | 2016 Ordinary Income | | | 2016 Long Term Capital Gains | |
Cornerstone Small Cap ETF | | $ | 2,606 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Dorsey Wright ADR ETF | | | 482,641 | | | | — | | | | 80,669 | | | | — | |
Focused Equity ETF | | | 2,637 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Gartman Gold/Euro ETF | | | 1,291,380 | | | | — | | | | 299,901 | | | | 593,099 | |
Gartman Gold/Yen ETF | | | 1,403,577 | | | | — | | | | 170,895 | | | | 341,367 | |
KIM Korea Equity ETF | | | 37,280 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Madrona Domestic ETF | | | 174,323 | | | | — | | | | 118,397 | | | | — | |
Madrona Global Bond ETF | | | 591,272 | | | | — | | | | 721,446 | | | | — | |
Madrona International ETF | | | 306,516 | | | | — | | | | 242,962 | | | | — | |
Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | 64,850 | | | | — | |
Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF | | | 6,793,358 | | | | — | | | | 6,656,079 | | | | — | |
Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF | | | 929,104 | | | | — | | | | 948,096 | | | | — | |
Peritus High Yield ETF | | | 13,874,887 | | | | — | | | | 20,463,098 | | | | — | |
Ranger Equity Bear ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Sage Core Reserves ETF | | | 973,996 | | | | — | | | | 342,487 | | | | — | |
STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | | | 140,175 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Wilshire Buyback ETF | | | 1,650,149 | | | | — | | | | 1,684,986 | | | | — | |
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
8. Federal Income Tax – (continued)
Under current tax regulations, capital losses on securities transactions realized after October 31 (‘‘Post-October Losses’’) may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first business day of the following fiscal year. Under the recently enacted Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Funds will be permitted to defer taxable ordinary income losses incurred after December 31 and treat as occurring on the first business day of the following fiscal year. Post-October losses and ordinary income losses deferred to July 1, 2017 are as follows:
Fund | | Late Year Ordinary Loss Deferral | | | Short-Term Capital Post-October Loss | | | Long-Term Capital Post-October Loss | |
Cornerstone Small Cap ETF | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Dorsey Wright ADR ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Focused Equity ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Gartman Gold/Euro ETF | | | 22,020 | | | | 42,280 | | | | 63,420 | |
Gartman Gold/Yen ETF | | | 18,167 | | | | — | | | | — | |
KIM Korea Equity ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Madrona Domestic ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Madrona Global Bond ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Madrona International ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF | | | 11,870 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Peritus High Yield ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Ranger Equity Bear ETF | | | 1,474,035 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Sage Core Reserves ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Wilshire Buyback ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
8. Federal Income Tax – (continued)
The following Funds have capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized gains of:
Fund | | Short-Term Post- Effective No Expiration | | | Long-Term Post- Effective No Expiration | | | Total | |
Cornerstone Small Cap ETF | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Dorsey Wright ADR ETF | | | 2,784,113 | | | | 382,910 | | | | 3,167,023 | |
Focused Equity ETF | | | 5,916 | | | | — | | | | 5,916 | |
Gartman Gold/Euro ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Gartman Gold/Yen ETF | | | 285,283 | | | | 427,926 | | | | 713,209 | |
KIM Korea Equity ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Madrona Domestic ETF | | | 1,577,848 | | | | 1,779,622 | | | | 3,357,470 | |
Madrona Global Bond ETF | | | 318,626 | | | | 586,355 | | | | 904,981 | |
Madrona International ETF | | | 4,920,018 | | | | 1,015,881 | | | | 5,935,899 | |
Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF | | | 998,325 | | | | 27,512 | | | | 1,025,837 | |
Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF | | | 1,221,328 | | | | 4,262,558 | | | | 5,483,886 | |
Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF | | | 172,284 | | | | 36,966 | | | | 209,250 | |
Peritus High Yield ETF | | | 96,105,972 | | | | 83,617,507 | | | | 179,723,479 | |
Ranger Equity Bear ETF | | | 208,972,932 | | | | 175,200 | | | | 209,148,132 | |
Sage Core Reserves ETF | | | 164,529 | | | | 163,870 | | | | 328,399 | |
STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | | | — | | | | 680,372 | | | | 680,372 | |
Wilshire Buyback ETF | | | 19,751,742 | | | | 2,202,053 | | | | 21,953,795 | |
9. Other Affiliated Parties and Transactions
Affiliated holdings are funds which are managed by the Trust or an affiliate of the Trust. Transactions with affiliated companies during the year ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:
| | Value at | | | Purchases/ | | | Sales/ | | | Value at | | | Dividend | | | Realized | |
Affiliated Fund Name | | 6/30/2016 | | | Additions | | | Reductions | | | 6/30/2017 | | | Income | | | Gain (Loss) | |
Gartman Gold/Euro ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sage Core Reserves ETF | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,974,000 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,976,500 | | | $ | 37,367 | | | $ | — | |
Gartman Gold/Yen ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sage Core Reserves ETF | | | — | | | | 4,974,000 | | | | — | | | | 4,976,500 | | | | 37,367 | | | | — | |
Madrona Global Bond ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Peritus High Yield ETF | | | 1,631,570 | | | | 1,156,605 | | | | (675,197 | ) | | | 2,226,968 | | | | 155,551 | | | | 69,393 | |
Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cornerstone Small Cap ETF | | | — | | | | 878,499 | | | | (881,162 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,663 | |
Ranger Equity Bear ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sage Core Reserves ETF | | | 102,115,625 | | | | — | | | | (34,788,341 | ) | | | 67,182,750 | | | | 790,624 | | | | (180,309 | ) |
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
10. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investments for the year ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:
| | Purchases | | | Sales | |
Fund | | Long Term | | | U.S. Government | | | In-Kind | | | Long Term | | | U.S. Government | | | In-Kind | |
Cornerstone Small Cap ETF | | $ | 3,086,166 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,196,168 | | | $ | 3,049,722 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 738,257 | |
Dorsey Wright ADR ETF | | | 31,235,427 | | | | — | | | | 58,419,832 | | | | 30,294,937 | | | | — | | | | 11,637,991 | |
Focused Equity ETF | | | 3,913,993 | | | | — | | | | 9,915,757 | | | | 2,808,761 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Gartman Gold/Euro ETF | | | 4,974,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Gartman Gold/Yen ETF | | | 4,974,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
KIM Korea Equity ETF | | | 12,630,741 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,398,835 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Madrona Domestic ETF | | | 18,776,209 | | | | — | | | | 4,520,314 | | | | 16,231,968 | | | | — | | | | 12,658,516 | |
Madrona Global Bond ETF | | | 4,025,417 | | | | — | | | | 1,908,701 | | | | 4,084,249 | | | | — | | | | 5,063,790 | |
Madrona International ETF | | | 24,248,122 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 24,148,941 | | | | — | | | | 6,243,772 | |
Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF | | | 159,296,705 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 159,427,174 | | | | — | | | | 6,879,519 | |
Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF | | | 144,192,907 | | | | 14,477,545 | | | | 245,961 | | | | 149,546,457 | | | | 8,264,016 | | | | 245,961 | |
Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF | | | 12,771,250 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 13,745,653 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Peritus High Yield ETF | | | 280,613,461 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 287,479,730 | | | | — | | | | 37,080,686 | |
Ranger Equity Bear ETF | | | 673,901,503 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 631,147,841 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Sage Core Reserves ETF | | | 44,476,289 | | | | 3,796,862 | | | | — | | | | 52,049,010 | | | | — | | | | — | |
STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | | | 4,341,293 | | | | — | | | | 4,787,329 | | | | 4,742,689 | | | | — | | | | 6,377,236 | |
Wilshire Buyback ETF | | | 259,636,227 | | | | — | | | | 102,529,931 | | | | 264,032,031 | | | | — | | | | 139,577,866 | |
Options written transactions for the year ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:
| | | | | Premiums | |
STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | | Contracts | | | Paid/Received | |
Options outstanding at June 30, 2016 | | | 512 | | | $ | 37,313 | |
Options written | | | 5,363 | | | | 371,087 | |
Options terminated in closing purchase transactions | | | (3,535 | ) | | | (240,068 | ) |
Options expired | | | (2,018 | ) | | | (151,355 | ) |
Options exercised | | | — | | | | — | |
Options outstanding at June 30, 2017 | | | 322 | | | | 16,977 | |
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
11. Risks Involved with Investing in the Funds
The Funds are subject to the principal risks described below, some or all of these risks may adversely affect the Funds’ NAV, trading price, yield, total return and ability to meet its investment objective. As with any investment, an investment in each Fund could result in a loss or the performance of each Fund could be inferior to that of other investments.
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that an issuer or guarantor of debt instruments or the counterparty to a financial transaction, including derivatives contracts, repurchase agreements or loans of portfolio securities, is unable or unwilling to make timely interest and/or principal payments or to otherwise honor its obligations. The Fund’s, and its affiliates, manage counterparty credit risk by entering into transactions only with counterparties that they believe have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Funds to issuer and counterparty credit risks, consist principally of financial instruments and receivables due from counterparties. The extent of each Fund’s exposure to credit and counterparty risks with respect to those financial assets is approximated by their value recorded in its Statements of Assets and Liabilities. High yield securities may also be subject to greater levels of credit or default risk than higher-rated securities and high yield securities may be less liquid and more difficult to sell at an advantageous time or price or to value than higher-rated securities. In particular, high yield securities are often issued by smaller, less creditworthy companies or by highly leveraged (indebted) companies, which are generally less able than more financially stable companies to make scheduled payments of interest and principal.
Fund of Funds Risk
Some of the Funds’ investment performance, because they are fund of funds, depends on the investment performance of the Underlying ETFs in which they invest. An investment in these Funds is subject to the risk associated with the Underlying ETFs that comprise their Underlying Index. The Funds will indirectly pay a proportional share of the asset-based fees, if any, of the Underlying ETFs in which they invest.
Liquidity Risk
In certain circumstances, it may be difficult for the Fund to purchase and sell particular investments within a reasonable time at a fair price. To the extent that there is not an established retail market for instruments in which the Fund may invest, trading in such instruments may be relatively inactive. Trading in shares may be halted because of market conditions or for reasons that, in the view of the Exchange, make trading in shares inadvisable. In addition, trading in shares is subject to trading halts caused by extraordinary market volatility pursuant to ‘‘circuit breaker’’ rules. There can be no assurance that the requirements necessary to maintain the listing of the shares of the Fund will continue to be met or will remain unchanged.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
11. Risks Involved with Investing in the Funds – (continued)
Market Risk
Investments in securities, in general, are subject to market risks that may cause their prices to fluctuate over time. The Fund’s investments may decline in value due to factors affecting securities markets generally, or particular countries, segments, economic sectors, industries or companies within those markets. The value of a security held in a short position may increase due to general economic and market conditions which are not specifically related to a particular issuer, such as real or perceived positive economic conditions or changes in interest or currency rates. Because the market value of ETF shares may differ from their net asset value, the shares may trade at a premium or discount. An investment in the Fund may lose money.
New Fund Risk
Some of the Funds are new funds. As new funds, there can be no assurance that the Funds will grow to or maintain an economically viable size, in which case the Funds may experience greater tracking error to their Underlying Index than it otherwise would be at higher asset levels or it could ultimately liquidate.
12. Regulatory Matters
In October 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a new rule, Investment Company Reporting Modernization, which, among other provisions, amends Regulation S-X to require standardized, enhanced disclosures, particularly related to derivatives, in investment company financial statements. Compliance with the guidance is effective for financial statements filed with the SEC on or after August 1, 2017; adoption will have no effect on the fund’s net assets or results of operations. Management is currently evaluating the impacts to the financial statement disclosures, if any.
13. Subsequent Events
The Funds have adopted authoritative standards of accounting for disclosure of events that occur after the Statements of Assets and Liabilities date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. These standards require the Fund to recognize in the financial statements the effects of all recognized subsequent events that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at June 30, 2017.
Since June 30, 2017 the following events occurred:
The following Funds paid dividends after June 30, 2017:
Fund | | Ticker | | Ordinary Income Per Share Distributed | | | Payable Date |
Madrona Global Bond ETF | | FWDB | | $ | 0.08397 | | | 7/31/2017 |
Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF | | MINC | | | 0.09945 | | | 7/31/2017 |
Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF | | FLRT | | | 0.14237 | | | 7/31/2017 |
Peritus High Yield ETF | | HYLD | | | 0.21390 | | | 7/31/2017 |
Sage Core Reserves ETF | | HOLD | | | 0.11327 | | | 7/31/2017 |
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
14. Unaudited Tax Information
Qualified Dividend Income — Certain dividends paid by the Funds may be subject to a minimum tax rate of 15%, as provided by the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. The percentage of ordinary income distributions for the year ended June 30, 2017, taxed at a minimum rate of 15% were:
Fund | | Percentage | |
Cornerstone Small Cap ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
Dorsey Wright ADR ETF | | | 50.68 | % |
Focused Equity ETF | | | 100.00 | % |
Gartman Gold/Euro ETF | | | 21.35 | % |
Gartman Gold/Yen ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
KIM Korea Equity ETF | | | 7.24 | % |
Madrona Domestic ETF | | | 100.00 | % |
Madrona Global Bond ETF | | | 18.96 | % |
Madrona International ETF | | | 66.86 | % |
Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
Peritus High Yield ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
Ranger Equity Bear ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
Sage Core Reserves ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | | | 43.47 | % |
Wilshire Buyback ETF | | | 100.00 | % |
Dividends Received Deduction — For corporate shareholders, the percentage of ordinary income distributions for the year ended June 30, 2017 that qualifies for the dividends received deduction were:
Fund | | Percentage | |
Cornerstone Small Cap ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
Dorsey Wright ADR ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
Focused Equity ETF | | | 100.00 | % |
Gartman Gold/Euro ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
Gartman Gold/Yen ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
KIM Korea Equity ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
Madrona Domestic ETF | | | 100.00 | % |
Madrona Global Bond ETF | | | 10.35 | % |
Madrona International ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
Peritus High Yield ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
Ranger Equity Bear ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
Sage Core Reserves ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | | | 43.47 | % |
Wilshire Buyback ETF | | | 100.00 | % |
ADVISORSHARES TRUST |
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) |
|
June 30, 2017 |
14. Unaudited Tax Information – (continued)
Qualified Interest Income — For nonresident alien shareholders, the percentage of ordinary income distributions for the year ended June 30, 2017 that qualified interest income were:
Fund | | Percentage | |
Cornerstone Small Cap ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
Dorsey Wright ADR ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
Focused Equity ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
Gartman Gold/Euro ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
Gartman Gold/Yen ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
KIM Korea Equity ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
Madrona Domestic ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
Madrona Global Bond ETF | | | 42.28 | % |
Madrona International ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF | | | 96.67 | % |
Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF | | | 99.98 | % |
Peritus High Yield ETF | | | 88.56 | % |
Ranger Equity Bear ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
Sage Core Reserves ETF | | | 100.00 | % |
STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
Wilshire Buyback ETF | | | 0.00 | % |
The following Funds intend to elect to pass through to shareholders the credit for taxes paid to foreign countries. The gross foreign source income and foreign taxes paid are as follows:
Fund | | Foreign Taxes Paid | | | Gross Foreign Income | |
Cornerstone Small Cap ETF | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Dorsey Wright ADR ETF | | | 17,109 | | | | 798,895 | |
Focused Equity ETF | | | — | | | | — | |
Gartman Gold/Euro ETF | | | — | | | | — | |
Gartman Gold/Yen ETF | | | — | | | | — | |
KIM Korea Equity ETF | | | 25,943 | | | | 239,378 | |
Madrona Domestic ETF | | | — | | | | — | |
Madrona Global Bond ETF | | | — | | | | — | |
Madrona International ETF | | | 7,168 | | | | 338,077 | |
Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF | | | — | | | | — | |
Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF | | | — | | | | — | |
Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF | | | — | | | | — | |
Peritus High Yield ETF | | | — | | | | — | |
Ranger Equity Bear ETF | | | — | | | | — | |
Sage Core Reserves ETF | | | — | | | | — | |
STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | | | — | | | | — | |
Wilshire Buyback ETF | | | — | | | | — | |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders
AdvisorShares Trust
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of Cornerstone Small Cap ETF, Dorsey Wright ADR ETF (formerly WCM/BNY Mellon Focused Growth ADR ETF), Focused Equity ETF, KIM Korea Equity ETF, Madrona Domestic ETF, Madrona Global Bond ETF, Madrona International ETF, Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF, Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF, Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF, Peritus High Yield ETF, Ranger Equity Bear ETF, Sage Core Reserves ETF, STAR Global Buy-Write ETF and Wilshire Buyback ETF (formerly TrimTabs Float Shrink ETF), each a series of AdvisorShares Trust (the “Trust”), including the schedules of investments as of June 30, 2017, and the related statements of operations, the statements of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the periods indicated thereon. We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of assets and liabilities of Gartman Gold/Euro ETF and Gartman Gold/Yen ETF, each a series of AdvisorShares Trust (the “Trust”), including the consolidated schedules of investments as of June 30, 2017, and the related consolidated statements of operations, the consolidated statements of changes in net assets and the consolidated financial highlights for the periods indicated thereon. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Trust’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. The Trust is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of the Trust’s internal controls over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of June 30, 2017, by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and agent banks or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies were not received. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Cornerstone Small Cap ETF, Dorsey Wright ADR ETF, Focused Equity ETF, KIM Korea Equity ETF, Madrona Domestic ETF, Madrona Global Bond ETF, Madrona International ETF, Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF, Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF, Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF, Peritus High Yield ETF, Ranger Equity Bear ETF, Sage Core Reserves ETF, STAR Global Buy-Write ETF and Wilshire Buyback ETF, as of June 30, 2017, and the results of their operations, the changes in their net assets and their financial highlights for the periods indicated thereon, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements and consolidated financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Gartman Gold/Euro ETF and Gartman Gold/Yen ETF as of June 30, 2017, and the results of their consolidated operations, the consolidated changes in their net assets and their consolidated financial highlights for the periods indicated thereon, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
| TAIT, WELLER & BAKER LLP |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
August 28, 2017 | |
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Board of Trustees and Officers (Unaudited)
The business of the Trust is managed under the direction of the Trust’s Board of Trustees. The Board elects the officers of the Trust who are responsible for administering the Trust’s day-to-day operations. Each Trustee serves until his or her successor is duly elected or appointed and qualified.
The name, age, address, and principal occupations during the past five years for each Trustee and officer of the Trust is set forth below, along with the other public directorships held by the Trustees. More information about the Trustees is in the Trust’s Statement of Additional Information, which is available without charge by calling 1-877-843-3831.
Name, Address, and Date of Birth of Trustee/Officer | | Position(s) Held with the Trust, Term of Office and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorships Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Interested Trustee |
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Noah Hamman* 4800 Montgomery Lane, Suite 150 Bethesda, MD 20814 (1968) | | Trustee (no set term); served since 2009 | | Chief Executive Officer, President, and Founder of AdvisorShares Investments, LLC (2006 – present). | | 20 | | None |
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Independent Trustees |
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Elizabeth (“Betsy”) Piper/Bach 4800 Montgomery Lane, Suite 150 Bethesda, MD 20814 (1952) | | Trustee (no set term); served since 2009 | | Vice-President/Chief Operating Officer of NADA Retirement Administrators, Inc. (2009 – present). | | 20 | | None |
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William G. McVay 4800 Montgomery Lane, Suite 150 Bethesda, MD 20814 (1954) | | Trustee (no set term); served since 2011 | | Founder and Managing Member of RDK Strategies, LLC (2007 – present). | | 20 | | None |
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Officers |
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Noah Hamman 4800 Montgomery Lane, Suite 150 Bethesda, MD 20814 (1968) | | President (no set term); served since 2009 | | Chief Executive Officer, President, and Founder of AdvisorShares Investments, LLC (2006 – present). | | N/A | | N/A |
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Dan Ahrens 4144 N. Central Expressway, Suite 600 Dallas, TX 75204 (1966) | | Secretary & Treasurer (no set terms); served since 2009 | | Managing Director of AdvisorShares Investments, LLC (2013 – present); Chief Compliance Officer of the Trust (2009 – 2013); Executive Vice President of AdvisorShares Investments, LLC (2008 – 2013). | | N/A | | N/A |
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Stefanie Little 11 Gina Marie Lane Elkton, MD 21921 (1967) | | Chief Compliance Officer (no set term); served since 2013 | | Founder of Chenery Compliance Group, LLC (2015-present); Chief Compliance Officer of AdvisorShares Investments, LLC and the Trust (2013 – present); Managing Member of SEC Compliance Alliance, LLC (2012 – present), President of Little Consulting Group, Inc. (2011 – present); Director of Cipperman Compliance Services (2008 – 2011). | | N/A | | N/A |
| * | Mr. Hamman is an “interested” person of the Trust, as that term is defined in the 1940 Act, by virtue of his ownership and controlling interest in the Advisor. |
Board Review of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements
BOARD REVIEW OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY
AND SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS
Renewal of the Advisory Agreement for Each Fund and the Sub-Advisory Agreement for the AdvisorShares Peritus High Yield ETF, AdvisorShares Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF, AdvisorShares Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF, AdvisorShares Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF, and AdvisorShares Sage Core Reserves ETF
At meetings of the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of AdvisorShares Trust (the “Trust”) held on February 28, 2017 and May 17, 2017, the Board, including those trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust, as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) (the “Independent Trustees”), unanimously approved the renewal of (a) separate sub-advisory agreements (collectively, the “Sub-Advisory Agreements”) between AdvisorShares Investments, LLC (the “Advisor”) and (1) Peritus I Asset Management, LLC, on behalf of the AdvisorShares Peritus High Yield ETF, (2) American Wealth Management, on behalf of the AdvisorShares Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF, (3) Newfleet Asset Management, on behalf of the AdvisorShares Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF, (4) Pacific Asset Management, on behalf of the AdvisorShares Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF, and (5) Sage Advisory Services Ltd. Co., on behalf of the AdvisorShares Sage Core Reserves ETF (collectively, the “Sub-Advisors”), pursuant to which the Sub-Advisors perform portfolio management and related services, and (b) the investment advisory agreement between the Advisor and the Trust (together with the Sub-Advisory Agreements, the “Advisory Agreements”), on behalf of each series of the Trust (each a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”).
Pursuant to Section 15 of the 1940 Act, to continue after their initial two-year term, the Advisory Agreements must be approved annually: (i) by the vote of the Board or by a vote of the shareholders of the Funds and (ii) by the vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. Each year, the Board calls and holds meetings to decide whether to renew the Advisory Agreements for an additional one-year term. In preparation for the meetings, the Board requests and reviews a wide variety of information from the Advisor and Sub-Advisors. The Board uses this information, as well as other information that the Advisor, Sub-Advisors and other service providers may submit to the Board at the meetings and over the course of the prior year, to help decide whether to renew the Advisory Agreements for an additional year.
As discussed in further detail below, prior to the meetings, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, reviewed written materials from the Advisor and each Sub-Advisor regarding, among other things: (i) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Advisor and each Sub-Advisor; (ii) the personnel and operations of each Sub-Advisor; (iii) the investment performance of each Fund; (iv) the costs of the services provided and profits and other benefits realized by the Advisor, each Sub-Advisor, and their affiliates from the relationship with each Fund; (v) the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as each Fund grows; and (vi) whether fee levels reflect the sharing of these economies of scale for the benefit of each Fund’s shareholders.
At the meetings, the Board was presented with additional information to help it evaluate the Advisor’s and each Sub-Advisor’s fee and other aspects of the Advisory Agreements. The Board received an overview of the Advisor’s and each Sub-Advisor’s operations and management of the Funds, including comparative fee data and profitability analysis for each Fund, and was also provided with information with respect to compliance oversight. The Board reviewed the management of each Fund, including the Fund’s strategy, the focus in the markets, the Fund’s positioning in the market, and its attractive and unique offering. The Board reviewed the Advisor’s and each Sub-Advisor’s overall business generally, including any noteworthy personnel changes.
Board Review of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements (continued)
The Board deliberated on the renewal of the Advisory Agreements in light of the written materials that it received before the meetings, information it received at the meetings, and information it had received at prior board meetings. In its deliberations, the Board considered the factors and reached the conclusions described below relating to the selection of the Advisor and each Sub-Advisor and the renewal of each Advisory Agreement. The Board did not identify any single piece of information discussed below that was paramount, controlling or determinative of its decision.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
In considering the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Advisor and each Sub-Advisor, the Board reviewed the portfolio management services provided to the Funds. The most recent Form ADV for the Advisor and each Sub-Advisor also was provided to the Board, as were responses to a detailed series of questions that, among other things, requested information about their business, services, and compensation. The Board considered the Advisor’s and each Sub-Advisor’s overall quality of personnel, operations, and financial condition, its investment advisory capabilities, and information concerning the Advisor’s and each Sub-Advisor’s compliance function, operational capabilities, and portfolio management team.
The Board also noted the extensive responsibilities that the Advisor has as investment adviser to the Funds, including the selection of the Funds’ sub-advisers and oversight of the sub-advisers’ compliance with Fund policies and objectives, oversight of general Fund compliance with federal and state laws, and the implementation of Board directives as they relate to the Funds.
Based on its review, within the context of its full deliberations, the Board determined that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Funds by the Advisor and each Sub-Advisor.
Performance of the Funds
The Board was provided with information regarding each Fund’s performance for various periods, as well as comparative performance information. The Advisor and each Sub-Advisor provided information regarding factors impacting the performance of the Funds, outlining current market conditions, and explaining its expectations and strategies for the future. Based on this information, the Board concluded that it was satisfied with the investment results that the Advisor and each Sub-Advisor had been able to achieve for its respective Fund.
Cost of Advisory Services and Profitability
In considering whether the advisory and sub-advisory fees payable with respect to each Fund were reasonable, the Board reviewed the advisory fees paid by each Fund to the Advisor, the sub-advisory fees paid by the Advisor to each Sub-Advisor, the fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed by the Advisor and each Sub-Advisor over the period, the costs and other expenses incurred by the Advisor and each Sub-Advisor in providing advisory services, and the profitability analysis with respect to each Fund. The Board also reviewed information comparing the advisory fees paid by each Fund to those paid by comparable funds. Based on its review, in the context of its full deliberations, the Board concluded for each Fund that the advisory fees appeared reasonable in light of the services rendered.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered for each Fund whether economies of scale were realized during the current contract period, noting any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Advisor and Sub-Advisors and whether the Advisor’s and/or Sub-Advisors’ fees included breakpoints. The Board
Board Review of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements (continued)
determined to reassess at an appropriate time in the future whether the aggregate advisory fee appropriately took into account any economies of scale that had been realized as a result of any significant asset growth of the Funds.
Ancillary Benefits
The Board noted the potential benefits to be received by the Advisor and each Sub-Advisor as a result of its relationship with a Fund (other than the advisory or sub-advisory fee), including the intangible benefits of its association with the Trust generally and any favorable publicity arising in connection with a Fund’s performance.
Conclusion
Based on its deliberations and evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously: (i) concluded that the terms of each Advisory Agreement are fair and reasonable; (ii) concluded that the Advisor’s fees are reasonable in light of the services that it provides to the Funds; (iii) concluded that each Sub-Advisor’s fees are reasonable in light of the services that it provides to its respective Fund; and (iv) agreed to renew each Advisory Agreement for another year.
Approval of New Sub-Advisory Agreement for
AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF
On March 1, 2017, Partnervest Financial Group LLC, the parent company of Partnervest Advisory Services, LLC (“Partnervest”), the investment sub-adviser to the AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF (the “Fund”), concluded a transaction with Elysian Capital Holdings LLC (“Elysian”) pursuant to which Elysian acquired a larger ownership interest in Partnervest Financial Group LLC (the “Transaction”). The Transaction caused a change in control of Partnervest Financial Group LLC and Partnervest under the 1940 Act and resulted in the assignment and automatic termination of the investment sub-advisory agreement dated October 28, 2011, between the Adviser and Partnervest pursuant to which Partnervest served as sub-adviser and provided sub-advisory services to the Fund (the “Prior Sub-Advisory Agreement”).
At a meeting held on February 28, 2017, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, approved a new investment sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and Partnervest (the “New Sub-Advisory Agreement”) pursuant to which Partnervest continues to serve as sub-adviser to the Fund under the same terms as provided for in the Prior Sub-Advisory Agreement, including the rate of compensation.
At the meeting, the Board considered the approval of the New Sub-Advisory Agreement, noting that it had considered and approved the annual renewal of the Prior Sub-Advisory Agreement at its August 2016 meeting. The Board considered and discussed information and analysis provided by the Adviser and Partnervest over the course of Partnervest’s service to the Fund as sub-adviser. At the February 2017 meeting, the Board also discussed information provided by Partnervest and the Adviser about the Transaction. The Board considered all factors that it deemed to be relevant. In its deliberations, the Board did not identify any single factor that was paramount or controlling and individual Trustees may have attributed different weights to various factors. Certain factors considered by the Board are addressed in more detail below.
Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services to be Provided
In considering the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Partnervest, the Board reviewed the portfolio management services provided to the Fund. The most recent Form ADV for Partnervest had been provided to the Board at the August 2016 meeting, as were Partnervest’s
Board Review of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements (continued)
responses to a detailed series of questions that requested, among other things, information about its business, services, and compensation. The Board considered Partnervest’s overall quality of personnel, operations, and financial condition, its investment advisory capabilities, and information concerning its compliance function, operational capabilities, and portfolio management team. The Board noted that the Transaction is expected to bring in additional equity capital to Partnervest Financial Group LLC. Based on its review, the Board concluded that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Partnervest.
Performance
The Board reviewed information regarding the Fund’s performance, including information regarding factors impacting the performance of the Fund, outlining current market conditions, and explaining Partnervest’s expectations and strategies for the future. Based on this information, the Board concluded that it was satisfied with the investment results that Partnervest has been able to achieve for the Fund.
Cost of Services and Profitability
In considering whether the sub-advisory fee payable with respect to the Fund was reasonable, the Board had reviewed at the August 2016 meeting the sub-advisory fee paid by the Adviser to Partnervest, the fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed by Partnervest over the period, the costs and other expenses incurred by Partnervest in providing advisory services, and the profitability analysis with respect to the Fund. The Board noted that it had also reviewed information comparing the advisory fees paid by the Fund to those paid by comparable funds. The Board noted that the proposed fee under the New Sub-Advisory Agreement is the same as the fee under the Prior Sub-Advisory Agreement. The Board concluded that the fee appeared reasonable in light of the services rendered.
Economies of Scale
At the August 2016 meeting, the Board considered whether economies of scale were realized for the Fund, noting the fee waivers and expense reimbursements by the Adviser and Partnervest. The Board determined to reassess at an appropriate time in the future whether the advisory fee appropriately took into account any economies of scale that had been realized as a result of any significant asset growth of the Fund.
Conclusion
Based on its deliberations, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously concluded that the terms of the New Sub-Advisory Agreement, including the fee, are fair and reasonable in light of the services that Partnervest provides to the Fund and approved the New Sub-Advisory Agreement.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Quarterly Portfolio Holdings Information
The Funds are required to file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for their first and third quarters on Form N-Q. Copies of the filings are available without charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. You can also obtain copies of Form N-Q by visiting the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
Proxy Voting Information
A description of the Funds proxy voting policies and procedures, as well as a record of how the Funds voted proxies during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30, is available without charge upon request by calling 1-877-843-3831. This information is also available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Premium/Discount Information
Information about the differences between the daily market price on the secondary market for the shares of a Fund and the Fund’s net asset value may be found on the Fund’s website at www.advisorshares.com.
ADVISORSHARES TRUST
Investment Advisor
AdvisorShares Investments, LLC
4800 Montgomery Lane, Suite 150
Bethesda, MD 20814
Sub-Advisors
Madrona Funds, LLC
2911 Bond Street, Suite 105
Everett, WA 98201
Ranger Alternative Management, L.P.
2828 N. Harwood Street, Suite 1900
Dallas, TX 75201
Peritus I Asset Management, LLC
26 West Anapamu, 3rd Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
American Wealth Management
570 Hammill Lane
Reno, NV 89511
Newfleet Asset Management, LLC
100 Pearl Street
Hartford, CT 06103
Partnervest Advisory Services, LLC
1216 State Street, 3rd Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Sage Advisory Services, Ltd. Co.
5900 Southwest Parkway, Building I
Austin, TX 78735
Pacific Life Fund Advisors, LLC
700 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Cornerstone Investment Partners, LLC
3438 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 900
Atlanta, GA 30326
Dorsey, Wright & Associates, LLC
1101 Boulder Spring Drive, Suite 150
Richmond, VA 23225
Korea Investment Management Co., Ltd.
88 Uisadang-Daero, Yeondgdeungpo
Seoul, Korea,150-745
Wilshire Associates Incorporated
1299 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Distributor
Foreside Fund Services, LLC
Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100
Portland, ME 04101
Custodian/Fund Administrator/Transfer Agent
The Bank of New York Mellon
101 Barclay Street
New York, NY 10286
Legal Counsel
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Tait, Weller & Baker LLP
1818 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus, which includes information regarding the Fund’s risks, objectives, fees and expenses, experience of management and other information.

Item 2. Code of Ethics.
| (a) | The registrant, as of the end of the period covered by this report, has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party. |
| (c) | There have been no amendments, during the period covered by this report, to a provision of the code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party, and that relates to any element of the code of ethics description. |
| (d) | The registrant has not granted any waivers, including an implicit waiver, from a provision of the code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party, that relates to one or more of the items set forth in paragraph (b) of this item’s instructions. |
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
The Registrant’s Board of Trustees has one audit committee financial expert serving on its audit committee, an “independent” Trustee, Elizabeth Piper/Bach. Under applicable securities laws, a person who is determined to be an audit committee financial expert will not be deemed an “expert” for any purpose, including without limitation for the purposes of Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, as a result of being designated or identified as an audit committee financial expert. The designation or identification of a person as an audit committee financial expert does not impose on such person any duties, obligations, or liabilities that are greater than the duties, obligations, and liabilities imposed on such person as a member of the audit committee and Board of Trustees in the absence of such designation or identification.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Audit Fees
| (a) | The aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of the registrant's annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years are $263,000 for 2017 and $315,000 for 2016. |
Audit-Related Fees
| (b) | The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant's financial statements and are not reported under paragraph (a) of this Item are $0 for 2017 and $0 for 2016. |
Tax Fees
| (c) | The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning are $51,000 for 2017 and $63,000 for 2016. |
All Other Fees
| (d) | The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for products and services provided by the principal accountant, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this Item are $0 for 2017 and $0 for 2016. |
| (e)(1) | Disclose the audit committee's pre-approval policies and procedures described in paragraph (c)(7) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X. |
Per Rule 2-01(c)(7)(A), the Audit Committee pre-approves all of the Audit, Audit-Related, Tax and Other Fees of the Registrant.
| (e)(2) | The percentage of services described in each of paragraphs (b) through (d) of this Item that were approved by the audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X are as follows: |
(b)N/A
(c) 100%
(d) N/A
| (f) | The percentage of hours expended on the principal accountant's engagement to audit the registrant's financial statements for the most recent fiscal year that were attributed to work performed by persons other than the principal accountant's full-time, permanent employees was less than fifty percent. |
| (g) | The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant's accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant's investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for each of the last two fiscal years of the registrant was $0 for 2017 and $0 for 2016. |
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
| (a) | The Fund has a designated Audit Committee in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and the member of such committee is Elizabeth Piper/Bach and William G. McVay. |
Item 6. Investments.
| (a) | Schedule of Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers as of the close of the reporting period is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this form. |
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
Not applicable.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
| (a) | The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)). |
| (b) | There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d))) that occurred during the registrant’s second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Item 12. Exhibits.
| (a)(1) | Code of ethics, or any amendment thereto, that is the subject of disclosure required by Item 2 is attached hereto. |
| (a)(2) | Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto. |
| (b) | Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto. |
| (12.other) | Not applicable. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) AdvisorShares Trust
By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Noah Hamman |
| Noah Hamman, Chief Executive Officer |
| (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.
By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Noah Hamman |
| Noah Hamman, Chief Executive Officer |
| (principal executive officer) |
By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Dan Ahrens |
| Dan Ahrens, Treasurer |
| (principal financial officer) |
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.