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 811-22153
Dunham Funds
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
10251 Vista Sorrento Pkwy, Ste. 200, San Diego, CA 92121
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Richard Malinowski
Gemini Fund Services, LLC., 80Arkay Drive Hauppauge, NY 11788
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 631-470-2619
Date of fiscal year end: 10/31
Date of reporting period:10/31/17
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
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This Annual Report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements also include those preceded by, followed by or that include the words “believes”, “expects”, “anticipates” or similar expressions. Such statements should be viewed with caution. Actual results or experience could differ materially from the forward-looking statements as a result of many factors. Each Fund makes no commitments to disclose any revisions to forward-looking statements, or any facts, events or circumstances after the date hereof that may bear upon forward-looking statements. In addition, prospective purchasers of the Funds should consider carefully the information set forth herein and the applicable fund’s prospectus. Other factors and assumptions not identified above may also have been involved in the derivation of these forward-looking statements, and the failure of these other assumptions to be realized may also cause actual results to differ materially from those projected.
Dear Fellow Shareholders,
Over the past fiscal year, the markets have had strong returns. While this can be attributed to a variety of factors, most of the momentum, on the surface, can be linked to optimism about the change in leadership in the United States with President Donald Trump entering the White House. Will the optimism start to fade as the passing of policy continually comes into question? Will a pro-business President be able to push through an agenda? Will the policy achieve what it is designed to do? These are just a few questions which answers will determine the path of the stock markets over the upcoming fiscal year.
During the past fiscal year, U.S. markets overall remained bullish. Even with doubts that policy can be passed into law, markets continued with a synchronized global market rally. A “risk-on” attitude has led investors to feel comfortable to chase higher returns outside of the U.S. stock market. This risk appetite combined with low volatility levels may lead to the idea that the run can continue. If central banks at some point change their course and do not remain as accommodative with low interest rates, there is a likelihood that historical volatility of international markets will return. The global upturn can also be attributed to China’s rising import demand over the past year.
As discussed earlier, the past year has seen a global rise across all markets. For the fiscal year, the S&P 500 returned 23.6 percent while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the tech-heavy NASDAQ Composite returned 32.1 and 31.1 percent respectively. International developed markets, as measured by the MSCI EAFE Index, returned 23.4 percent during the same time period. Doing well in its own right, emerging markets, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, returned 26.5 percent. Both domestic and international markets had very strong overall returns.
The U.S. economy continues to show signs of growth even if the pace has slowed down since the initial excitement of a pro-business President in the White House. Strong labor markets and wage growth are keeping recession chances low. Continuing low inflation seems to have prolonged the upward cycle. Without the inflation component reaching certain levels, the Federal Reserve has had to remain cautious and has avoided tightening monetary policy too fast. U.S. markets may still have room to run as tax-cut legislation still offers an opportunity for stronger corporate earnings.
The global economy, after two years of mediocre growth, appears to have momentum to continue the upward trend. The Eurozone is doing well due to a weak currency and rising confidence and demand. Latin American countries, Canada, and Australia have all rebounded due to rising demand for commodities. While China often leads the international gains, their returns have been slowed as the local authorities try to stem financial speculation.
The oil market has stayed relatively range-bound as the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and Russia continue to try and work on limiting production. The last twelve months has seen the price of WTI Crude bounce around from $45 per barrel and topping out near $60 per barrel. Since hitting the low point in June, the price was climbing over the course of the last four months as production cuts seemed to be working. The wild card will be if U.S. shale oil production can replace any cutback as a higher per barrel price would make domestic production more profitable. It will be important to see if the rising price and production cuts can continue.
Domestic bonds had a poor year compared to the equity markets. After hitting the low of 2.04 percent at the beginning of September, the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury finished at 2.38 percent to end the 12-month period ended October 31, 2017. The Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index returned only 0.90 percent for the fiscal year. Global bonds also were a weak performer. The Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index ex-US returned only 1.26 percent for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2017, which was only slightly higher compared to the broad US bond market.
Keeping with interest rates, the Federal Reserve continues to be cautious about raising the Federal Funds rate. With two hikes so far in 2017 and one more expected in December, the Fed continues to monitor targets for the dual mandate of low unemployment and a goal inflation rate. At this point, the low unemployment numbers look good, but low wage growth has led to a lower inflation number than would be expected. The pace of rate increases will be something to monitor in the upcoming fiscal year.
Meanwhile, escalating tensions in the Korean peninsula represent a potential catalyst for meaningful market risk, as the U.S. and China are the world’s 2 economies that are most central to global trade. The Fed’s unwinding of its balance sheet, and the European Central Bank’s likely tapering of asset purchases next year, could pose a liquidity challenge to markets. Overall, the global economy is in a synchronized expansion amid low inflation, with low risk of recession. Going forward, a shift toward global monetary policy normalization may boost market volatility.
We thank you for your continued trust and the confidence you have placed in us. We take that trust very seriously and look forward to servicing your investment needs for years to come.
Sincerely,
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Jeffrey A. Dunham
President
Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc.
October 31, 2017
Dunham Floating Rate Bond Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (Newfleet Asset Management, LLC) |
Interest rates rose over the fiscal year, but the path was anything but direct. The yield on the 10-year Treasury began the fiscal year at 1.83 percent and hit its low for the fiscal year of 2.04 percent a few days in, trading within an 82 basis point range through the end of December. From that point, the yield began to undulate, hitting its fiscal year high of 2.63 percent in mid-March, at which point the yield began a somewhat steady decline through late June. Yields began to fluctuate again, before trending steadily upward to finish the fiscal year 55 basis points higher than they began, at 2.38 percent. The overall increase in rates aided the performance for bank loans, as measured by the S&P / LSTA Leveraged Loan Index. The path of bank loan returns generally followed the moves in U.S. Treasury yields, gaining more earlier in the fiscal year and less as the year neared its close. For the most recent fiscal year, bank loans returned 5.1 percent, after rising 6.5 percent during the previous fiscal year. Similar to U.S. Treasury yields, the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) increased during the fiscal year. Three-month LIBOR began the fiscal year at 0.88 percent and ended the fiscal year at 1.38 percent.
The rise in interest rates over the fiscal year coincided with an equity market increase over the same time period. At the beginning of the fiscal year, the average bank loan in the Fund had a price of $98.6. By the end of the fiscal year, the average price saw a slight increase to $98.7. At the beginning of the fiscal year, approximately 22 bank loans in the Fund had a price below $95, which represented approximately 7.2 percent of the bank loans in the Fund. By the end of the fiscal year, the Fund still held approximately 22 bank loans with a price below $95, but which represented approximately 6.9 percent of the bank loans in the Fund. The Sub-Adviser remains optimistic about the asset class’ potential as interest rates rise and investor sentiment towards the loan space allows the prices to continue to increase.
The yields on bank loans, as measured by the S&P / LSTA Leveraged Loan 100 Index, moved in similar fashion to broader Treasury yield movements during the fiscal year. Bank loans in general began the fiscal year with a yield-to-maturity of 5.1 percent, approximately 1.4 percent less than their traditional high-yield bond counterparts, as measured by the Bank of America Merrill Lynch High-Yield Bond Cash Pay Index. Bank loans underperformed traditional high-yield bonds during the fiscal year by 4.1 percent. As bank loans underperformed traditional high-yield bonds, the yield gap between bank loans and traditional high-yield bonds saw a contraction. At the end of the fiscal year, the yields on bank loans stood at 4.8 percent and traditional high-yield bonds ended at 6.0 percent. The Fund held approximately 5.7 percent of its assets in traditional high-yield bonds, which from an allocation perspective enhanced relative performance during the fiscal year.
The Sub-Adviser continued to focus on higher-rated first lien loans within the bank loan space, limiting its exposure to bank loans rated CCC and lower. The exposure to lower-rated loans, second lien loans, and traditional bonds has been limited to instances where the Sub-Adviser has determined that the additional reward is expected to significantly outweigh the additional risk. However, with the significant increase in lower-rated securities, some of the Fund’s bonds also benefited. For example, the Fund held the CCC+ rated traditional bonds issued by FTS International, Inc. (30283WAB0) (holding percentage*: 0.02 percent) for the entire fiscal year. The company is a provider of oil field services and high-pressure hydraulic fracturing, operating throughout the United States. The company’s bonds increased 77.3 percent on a total return basis over the fiscal year. An example of a CCC+ rated bond that had a challenging fiscal year was the that of Argos Merger Sub, Inc. (04021LAA8) (holding percentage*: 0.05 percent). Argos Merger Sub, Inc. is a debt issuing company that operates as a subsidiary of Argo Holdings, Inc., a private company made up of a consortium of private equity firms that acquired Petsmart, Inc. in 2015. Over the entire fiscal year, the bonds lost 19.9 percent in total return.
As the price of oil rose 16 percent over the fiscal year, from $46.86 a barrel at the beginning, to $54.38 a barrel at the end, many energy-related issuers saw increases in their bank loans. One such issuer that benefited the Fund over the fiscal year was Seadrill Partners (BL1232042) (holding percentage*: 0.31 percent). The company explores and produces oil and gas, offering crude oil, natural gas, and other oil products. The Seadrill bank loans saw a price increase of 35.9 percent over the fiscal year. A bank loan that detracted from Fund performance was from issuer Fieldwood Energy, LLC (BL1112129) (holding percentage*: 0.03 percent). The company explores, produces, and develops oil and natural gas, and acquires and develops oil and natural gas opportunity assets throughout the United States. Fieldwood’s bank loan lost 36.9 percent from its price from the beginning of the fiscal year through the end.
The Sub-Adviser remains constructive on markets but believes there are still a number of uncertainties to monitor going forward, including geopolitical tensions; energy-related volatility; and what could be signs of a flattening of the yield curve. As the supply of new money loan issuance declined in October while demand remained strong, the Sub-Adviser anticipates the supply/demand imbalance to continue in the near term, expecting the loan market to exhibit coupon-like returns for the foreseeable future. The Sub-Adviser believes that President Trump’s nomination of Jerome Powell to succeed Fed Chair Janet Yellen in February of 2018 provides some continuity to the Fed, as it is widely viewed that Mr. Powell will adopt the existing framework of gradually increasing interest rates and predictably reducing the Fed’s balance sheet. The Sub-Adviser expects the Fed to increase interest rates in December and possibly even in March of 2018. The Sub-Adviser believes the U.S. economy and its underpinnings, as well as issuers and their earnings, show continued broad-based improvement. Add to that improving global macro fundamentals and stabilized oil prices, the Sub-Adviser believes that this credit cycle should continue into 2018.
| * | Holdings percentage(s) as of 10/31/2017 |
Growth of $100,000 Investment
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Total Returns as of October 31, 2017
| | Annualized | Annualized |
| One | Three | Since Inception |
| Year | Years | (11/1/13) |
Class N | 3.91% | 3.04% | 2.63% |
Class C | 3.20% | 2.27% | 1.86% |
Class A with load of 4.50% | (1.05)% | 1.17% | 1.19% |
Class A without load | 3.64% | 2.75% | 2.36% |
S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan 100 Index | 5.08% | 3.35% | 3.35% |
Morningstar Bank Loan Category | 4.45% | 3.24% | 3.04% |
The S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan 100 Index is designed to reflect the performance of the largest facilities in the leveraged loan market. Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark.
The Morningstar Bank Loan Category is generally representative of mutual funds that primarily invest in floating-rate bank loans instead of bonds. These bank loans generally offer interest payments that typically float above a common short-term benchmark such as the London interbank offered rate, or LIBOR.
As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including cost of underlying funds, are 1.20% for Class N, 1.95% for Class C and 1.45% for Class A. Class A shares are subject to a sales load of 4.50% and a deferred sales charge of up to 0.75%. The performance data quoted here represents past performance, which is not indicative of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and NAV will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns are calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains distributions, if any. The returns do not reflect the deductions of taxes a shareholder would pay on the redemption of fund shares or fund distributions. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-442-4358 or visit our website www.dunham.com
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Floating Rate Bond Fund |
October 31, 2017 |
Security | | | | Shares | | | | | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS - 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ELECTRIC - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Vistra Energy Corp. ^ | | | | | 10,588 | | | | | | | $ | 205,831 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LODGING - 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Caesars Entertainment Corp. * ^ | | | | | 5,010 | | | | | | | | 64,879 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OIL & GAS - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ocean Rig UDW, Inc. * | | | | | 4,980 | | | | | | | | 133,365 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
REAL ESTATE - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Vici Properties, Inc. * | | | | | 7,261 | | | | | | | | 134,328 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost - $482,496) | | | | | | | | | | | | | 538,403 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 2.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DEBT EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 2.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
PowerShares Senior Loan Portfolio | | | | | 76,935 | | | | | | | | 1,778,737 | |
SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term High Yield | | | | | 65,000 | | | | | | | | 1,814,800 | |
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (Cost - $3,593,447) | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,593,537 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Variable | | Principal | | | Interest | | Maturity | | | | |
| | Rate | | Amount | | | Rate | | Date | | | | |
BANK LOANS - 83.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 22.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accuride Corp., Term Loan Retired + | | LIBOR + 7.000 | % | $ | 367,325 | | | 8.334 | % | 11/16/2023 | | | 369,161 | |
Advantage Sales & Marketing, Inc., Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 6.500 | | | 247,000 | | | 7.877 | | 7/24/2022 | | | 208,450 | |
Advantage Solutions, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 284,288 | | | 4.631 | | 7/24/2021 | | | 269,984 | |
Advantage Solutions, Term B-2 Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 394,385 | | | 4.627 | | 7/24/2021 | | | 374,541 | |
Affinity Gaming, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.500 | | | 368,359 | | | 4.834 | | 6/30/2023 | | | 371,815 | |
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc., Tranche B Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 281,437 | | | 3.624 | | 4/6/2024 | | | 282,406 | |
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd., New 2017 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.000 | | | 600,187 | | | 3.365 | | 10/20/2021 | | | 604,784 | |
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd., Term B-2 Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.000 | | | 565,000 | | | 3.363 | | 10/20/2024 | | | 568,672 | |
Bass Pro Group LLC, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 5.000 | | | 700,000 | | | 6.377 | | 9/24/2024 | | | 681,188 | |
Cablevision, March 2017 Refinancing Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 1,783,181 | | | 3.604 | | 7/16/2025 | | | 1,784,135 | |
Caesars, Term B-1 Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.500 | | | 147,671 | | | 4.897 | | 10/16/2022 | | | 148,066 | |
Caesars, Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.000 | | | 235,000 | | | 5.377 | | 7/8/2024 | | | 238,048 | |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc., Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.500 | | | 811,117 | | | 4.881 | | 10/12/2020 | | | 812,711 | |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc., Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.500 | | | 1,415,000 | | | 3.881 | | 10/8/2024 | | | 1,417,766 | |
Caesars Growth Partners, 2017 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 646,465 | | | 4.381 | | 5/8/2021 | | | 647,477 | |
Caesars Resort Collection, Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 2,245,000 | | | 4.086 | | 10/2/2024 | | | 2,261,838 | |
CBS Radio, Inc., Term B Loan Retired + | | LIBOR + 3.500 | | | 293,698 | | | 4.874 | | 10/16/2023 | | | 296,195 | |
Charter Communications Operating LLC, Term E-1 Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.000 | | | 321,771 | | | 3.381 | | 6/30/2020 | | | 323,602 | |
Charter Communications Operating LLC, Term H-1 Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.000 | | | 135,930 | | | 3.381 | | 1/16/2022 | | | 136,703 | |
Charter Communications Operating LLC, Term I-1 Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 896,370 | | | 3.631 | | 1/16/2024 | | | 903,890 | |
Cirque Du Soleil, Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.750 | | | 631,838 | | | 5.084 | | 7/8/2022 | | | 637,433 | |
CityCenter Holdings LLC, Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.500 | | | 563,588 | | | 3.881 | | 4/18/2024 | | | 566,865 | |
Cooper-Standard Automotive, Additional Term B-1 Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 188,074 | | | 3.584 | | 11/2/2023 | | | 189,438 | |
Dexko Global, U.S. Dollar Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.000 | | | 520,000 | | | 5.371 | | 7/24/2024 | | | 525,093 | |
Eldorado Resorts, Inc., Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 826,471 | | | 3.647 | | 4/16/2024 | | | 829,227 | |
FCA US LLC, Tranche D Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 6.750 | | | 1,510,000 | | | 8.084 | | 1/30/2019 | | | 1,136,962 | |
Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp., Tranche C Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.750 | | | 774,024 | | | 5.119 | | 4/16/2021 | | | 782,008 | |
Formula One, Facility B3 + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 700,000 | | | 4.381 | | 1/31/2024 | | | 706,416 | |
Gates Global LLC, Initial B-1 Dollar Term Loan Retired + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 632,773 | | | 4.584 | | 3/31/2024 | | | 638,034 | |
Gateway Casinos & Entertainment, Initial Tranche B-1 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.750 | | | 164,588 | | | 5.084 | | 2/22/2023 | | | 167,288 | |
Greektown Holdings LLC, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 169,575 | | | 4.381 | | 4/24/2024 | | | 170,571 | |
Hilton Worldwide Finance LLC, Series B-2 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.000 | | | 1,525,915 | | | 3.374 | | 10/24/2023 | | | 1,537,947 | |
KAR Auction Services, Inc., Tranche B-4 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 202,669 | | | 3.584 | | 3/12/2021 | | | 204,822 | |
KAR Auction Services, Inc., Tranche B-5 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.500 | | | 58,157 | | | 3.834 | | 3/8/2023 | | | 58,679 | |
Landry’s, Inc., Initial B Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 478,790 | | | 4.628 | | 10/4/2023 | | | 484,277 | |
Laureate International Universities, Series 2024 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.500 | | | 1,042,288 | | | 5.881 | | 4/26/2024 | | | 1,049,782 | |
Leslie’s Poolmart, Tranche B-1 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.750 | | | 316,901 | | | 5.131 | | 8/16/2023 | | | 316,901 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Floating Rate Bond Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
| | Variable | | Principal | | | Interest | | Maturity | | | |
Security | | Rate | | Amount | | | Rate | | Date | | Value | |
BANK LOANS - 83.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY (Continued) - 22.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Libbey Glass, Inc., Initial Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | % | $ | 507,616 | | | 4.357 | % | 4/8/2021 | | $ | 480,966 | |
Lionsgate, Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 145,225 | | | 4.377 | | 12/8/2023 | | | 146,496 | |
Masergy Communications, Refinancing Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.500 | | | 852,759 | | | 3.910 | | 9/16/2023 | | | 858,959 | |
McGraw-Hill, Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.000 | | | 839,647 | | | 5.381 | | 5/4/2022 | | | 839,735 | |
Mediacom, Tranche K Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 153,673 | | | 3.642 | | 2/16/2024 | | | 154,394 | |
Mediacom Broadband LLC, Tranche H Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.500 | | | 295,114 | | | 3.880 | | 1/29/2021 | | | 295,943 | |
Mediacom Broadband LLC, Tranche M Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.000 | | | 500,000 | | | 3.378 | | 1/24/2025 | | | 502,710 | |
MGM Growth Properties, Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 371,345 | | | 3.631 | | 4/24/2023 | | | 373,865 | |
Michaels Stores, Inc., 2016 New Replacement Term B-1 Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 524,673 | | | 4.125 | | 1/30/2023 | | | 525,756 | |
Mission Broadcasting, Inc., Term B-2 Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.500 | | | 19,805 | | | 3.885 | | 1/16/2024 | | | 19,950 | |
Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.000 | | | 248,125 | | | 5.381 | | 10/12/2023 | | | 251,362 | |
Neiman Marcus Group LTD, Inc., Other Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 265,179 | | | 4.647 | | 10/24/2020 | | | 209,325 | |
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., Term B-2 Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.500 | | | 157,740 | | | 3.885 | | 1/16/2024 | | | 158,896 | |
Numericable US LLC, USD TLB-11 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 158,800 | | | 4.131 | | 8/1/2025 | | | 159,041 | |
PetSmart, Inc., Tranche B-2 Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 733,715 | | | 4.380 | | 3/12/2022 | | | 629,326 | |
Playa Resorts Holdings, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 503,938 | | | 4.380 | | 4/28/2024 | | | 506,009 | |
Scientific Games International, Initial Term B-4 Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 795,000 | | | 4.594 | | 8/14/2024 | | | 805,212 | |
Serta Simmons Bedding LLC, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.500 | | | 303,705 | | | 4.852 | | 11/8/2023 | | | 300,004 | |
ServiceMaster Co. LLC, Tranche C Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.500 | | | 870,415 | | | 3.881 | | 11/8/2023 | | | 875,855 | |
SFR, USD TLB-11 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 648,375 | | | 4.131 | | 8/1/2025 | | | 648,492 | |
SharkNinja Operating LLC, Tranche B Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.000 | | | 405,000 | | | 5.334 | | 9/28/2024 | | | 406,855 | |
Sinclair Broadcasting, Tranche B Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 366,605 | | | 3.631 | | 1/4/2024 | | | 368,071 | |
SRAM Corp., New Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 506,018 | | | 4.583 | | 3/16/2024 | | | 508,075 | |
St. George’s University Scholastic Services, Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.250 | | | 213,436 | | | 5.631 | | 7/6/2022 | | | 215,570 | |
Staples, Closing Date Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.000 | | | 369,000 | | | 5.319 | | 9/12/2024 | | | 348,152 | |
Station Casinos LLC, Term B Facility Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.500 | | | 877,909 | | | 3.867 | | 6/8/2023 | | | 882,088 | |
Suddenlink, March 2017 Refinancing Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 333,974 | | | 3.631 | | 7/28/2025 | | | 334,182 | |
TI Group Automotive Systems LLC, Initial US Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 301,844 | | | 4.131 | | 6/30/2022 | | | 303,872 | |
Toys R Us, Inc., DIP Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 6.750 | | | 450,000 | | | 8.127 | | 1/18/2019 | | | 452,137 | |
Tribune Media Co., Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 22,405 | | | 4.381 | | 12/28/2020 | | | 22,503 | |
Tribune Media Co., Term C Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 279,252 | | | 4.381 | | 1/26/2024 | | | 280,300 | |
UFC Holdings LLC, Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 601,933 | | | 4.624 | | 8/18/2023 | | | 607,739 | |
Univision Communications, Inc., 2017 Replacement Repriced First-Lien Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 3,347,980 | | | 4.131 | | 3/16/2024 | | | 3,342,305 | |
US Farathane LLC, Term B-4 Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.500 | | | 407,258 | | | 4.834 | | 12/24/2021 | | | 411,331 | |
Vivid Seats, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.000 | | | 239,400 | | | 5.381 | | 6/30/2024 | | | 241,495 | |
Ziggo BV, Term Loan E Facility + | | LIBOR + 2.500 | | | 890,000 | | | 3.854 | | 4/16/2025 | | | 893,035 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 41,063,181 | |
CONSUMER STAPLES - 4.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Albertsons Companies LLC, 2017-1 Term B-4 Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 1,159,509 | | | 4.131 | | 8/24/2021 | | | 1,126,631 | |
Albertsons Companies LLC, 2017-1 Term B-5 Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 250,479 | | | 4.333 | | 12/20/2022 | | | 243,079 | |
Amplify Snack Brands, Inc., Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 5.500 | | | 157,728 | | | 6.891 | | 9/2/2023 | | | 157,038 | |
Aramark Corp., U.S. Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.000 | | | 330,489 | | | 3.381 | | 3/28/2024 | | | 332,195 | |
Chobani LLC, New Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.500 | | | 332,925 | | | 4.897 | | 10/10/2023 | | | 337,364 | |
Diversey, Inc., Initial USD Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 410,000 | | | 4.317 | | 9/6/2024 | | | 412,399 | |
Dole Food Co, Inc., Tranche B Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 536,625 | | | 4.120 | | 4/6/2024 | | | 539,834 | |
Hostess Brands LLC, 2017 Refinancing Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.500 | | | 374,630 | | | 3.881 | | 8/4/2022 | | | 377,112 | |
JBS USA Lux, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.500 | | | 1,384,825 | | | 3.854 | | 10/30/2022 | | | 1,358,867 | |
Milk Specialties Co., New Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.000 | | | 339,570 | | | 5.334 | | 8/16/2023 | | | 342,894 | |
PDC Brands, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.750 | | | 448,875 | | | 6.084 | | 6/30/2024 | | | 454,136 | |
Post, Series A Incremental Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 224,438 | | | 3.631 | | 5/24/2024 | | | 225,860 | |
Prestige Brands, Inc., Term B-4 Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 178,977 | | | 4.131 | | 1/26/2024 | | | 180,361 | |
Revlon, Initial Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.500 | | | 213,920 | | | 4.881 | | 9/8/2023 | | | 185,664 | |
Reynolds Group Holdings, Inc., Incremental U.S. Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 835,147 | | | 4.131 | | 2/4/2023 | | | 841,014 | |
Rite Aid Corp., Tranche 2 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.875 | | | 430,000 | | | 5.256 | | 6/20/2021 | | | 431,972 | |
TKC Holdings, Inc., Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.250 | | | 606,950 | | | 5.584 | | 1/31/2023 | | | 614,409 | |
US Foods, Inc., Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 463,138 | | | 4.131 | | 6/28/2023 | | | 467,528 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,628,357 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Floating Rate Bond Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
| | Variable | | Principal | | | Interest | | Maturity | | | |
Security | | Rate | | Amount | | | Rate | | Date | | Value | |
BANK LOANS - 83.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ENERGY - 2.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Blackhawk Mining LLC, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 9.500 | % | $ | 248,504 | | | 10.881 | % | 2/16/2022 | | $ | 229,763 | |
Chesapeake Energy Corp., Class A Loan + | | LIBOR + 7.500 | | | 300,000 | | | 8.817 | | 8/24/2021 | | | 322,875 | |
Chief Exploration & Development, Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 6.500 | | | 172,000 | | | 7.825 | | 5/16/2021 | | | 168,847 | |
Contura Energy, Inc., Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 5.000 | | | 543,900 | | | 6.334 | | 3/18/2024 | | | 540,503 | |
Fieldwood Energy LLC, Reserve Based Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 7.000 | | | 180,554 | | | 8.334 | | 9/1/2020 | | | 164,530 | |
Fieldwood Energy LLC, FLLO Facility + | | LIBOR + 7.125 | | | 81,748 | | | 8.459 | | 9/30/2020 | | | 58,722 | |
Fieldwood Energy LLC, Closing Date Loan + | | LIBOR + 7.125 | | | 134,102 | | | 8.459 | | 9/30/2020 | | | 50,791 | |
Gavilan Resources LLC, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 6.000 | | | 490,000 | | | 7.357 | | 2/29/2024 | | | 477,750 | |
MEG Energy Corp., Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.500 | | | 591,222 | | | 4.834 | | 1/1/2024 | | | 593,995 | |
Ocean Rig UDW, Inc., Loan | | | | | 36,488 | | | 8.000 | | 9/20/2024 | | | 37,035 | |
Paragon Offshore Finance Co, Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 1,766 | | | 4.135 | | 7/16/2021 | | | — | |
Peabody Energy Corp., Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.500 | | | 197,202 | | | 4.881 | | 4/1/2022 | | | 199,075 | |
Seadrill Operating LP, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 807,021 | | | 4.334 | | 2/20/2021 | | | 617,012 | |
Thermon Industries, Inc., Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.750 | | | 180,000 | | | 5.128 | | 10/30/2024 | | | 181,350 | |
Traverse Midstream Partners LLC, Advance + | | LIBOR + 4.000 | | | 580,000 | | | 5.333 | | 9/28/2024 | | | 588,773 | |
Ultra Petroleum Corp., Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 260,000 | | | 4.334 | | 4/12/2024 | | | 260,423 | |
Weatherford International, Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.300 | | | 515,000 | | | 3.681 | | 7/12/2020 | | | 503,415 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,994,859 | |
FINANCIALS - 3.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AlixPartners, 2017 Refinancing Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 1,155,700 | | | 4.084 | | 4/4/2024 | | | 1,162,929 | |
Asurion LLC, Amendment No. 14 Replacement B-4 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 650,069 | | | 4.131 | | 8/4/2022 | | | 656,010 | |
Asurion LLC, Replacement B-5 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 338,828 | | | 4.381 | | 11/4/2023 | | | 342,191 | |
Asurion LLC, Second Lien Replacement B-2 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 6.000 | | | 537,456 | | | 7.381 | | 8/4/2025 | | | 556,184 | |
Focus Financial Partners, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 435,000 | | | 4.593 | | 7/4/2024 | | | 440,438 | |
Fortress Investment Group LLC, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 390,000 | | | 4.113 | | 7/14/2022 | | | 396,338 | |
International Lease Finance Corp., New Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.000 | | | 300,000 | | | 3.334 | | 10/6/2023 | | | 302,625 | |
iStar Financial, Inc., Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 15,664 | | | 4.381 | | 9/30/2021 | | | 15,879 | |
Lightstone Generation LLC, Refinanced Term C Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.500 | | | 7,884 | | | 5.881 | | 1/30/2024 | | | 7,929 | |
Lightstone Holdco LLC, Refinanced Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.500 | | | 126,529 | | | 5.881 | | 1/30/2024 | | | 127,254 | |
TransUnion LLC, 2017 Replacement Term B-3 Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.000 | | | 1,155,973 | | | 3.381 | | 4/10/2023 | | | 1,161,389 | |
Vertafore, Inc., Term B-1 Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 648,550 | | | 4.631 | | 6/30/2023 | | | 653,738 | |
Walter Investment Management Corp., Tranche B Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.750 | | | 1,340,546 | | | 5.131 | | 12/18/2020 | | | 1,269,611 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,092,515 | |
HEALTHCARE - 8.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
21st Century Oncology, Inc., Tranche B Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 6.125 | | | 146,612 | | | 7.459 | | 4/30/2022 | | | 139,037 | |
Acadia Healthcare Co, Inc., Tranche B-2 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 302,022 | | | 4.147 | | 2/16/2023 | | | 304,147 | |
Air Medical Resource Group, Inc., Incremental Term Loan B + | | LIBOR + 4.250 | | | 95,000 | | | 5.581 | | 9/26/2024 | | | 95,564 | |
Akorn, Inc., Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.250 | | | 258,135 | | | 5.631 | | 4/16/2021 | | | 259,748 | |
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, Term Loan B + | | LIBOR + 3.500 | | | 328,892 | | | 4.834 | | 10/31/2019 | | | 331,513 | |
Ardent Legacy Acquisitions, Inc., Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 5.500 | | | 189,150 | | | 6.834 | | 8/4/2021 | | | 190,096 | |
Catalent, Inc., Dollar Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 724,492 | | | 3.631 | | 5/20/2024 | | | 732,019 | |
Change Healthcare Holdings, Closing Date Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 990,025 | | | 4.131 | | 2/29/2024 | | | 996,831 | |
CHG Healthcare Services, Inc., New Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 144,137 | | | 4.631 | | 6/8/2023 | | | 145,681 | |
Community Health Systems, Inc., Incremental 2019 Term G Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 621,173 | | | 4.068 | | 1/1/2020 | | | 608,836 | |
Community Health Systems, Inc., Incremental 2021 Term H Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 826,596 | | | 4.318 | | 1/28/2021 | | | 802,034 | |
Concordia Healthcare Corp., Initial Dollar Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.250 | | | 145,688 | | | 5.631 | | 10/20/2021 | | | 121,973 | |
DJO Finance LLC, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 564,313 | | | 4.636 | | 6/8/2020 | | | 565,784 | |
Endo International PLC, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.250 | | | 503,737 | | | 5.631 | | 4/28/2024 | | | 511,231 | |
Envision Healthcare Corp., Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 759,814 | | | 4.381 | | 11/30/2023 | | | 764,206 | |
eResearch Technology, Inc., Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.750 | | | 398,990 | | | 5.131 | | 5/2/2023 | | | 403,145 | |
Greatbatch Ltd., New Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.500 | | | 86,051 | | | 4.857 | | 10/28/2022 | | | 86,535 | |
Herbalife, Senior Lien Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 5.500 | | | 178,063 | | | 6.881 | | 2/16/2023 | | | 180,919 | |
Immucor, Inc., Term B-3 Loan + | | LIBOR + 5.000 | | | 39,900 | | | 6.381 | | 6/16/2021 | | | 40,742 | |
IMS Health, Inc., Term B-1 Dollar Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.000 | | | 320,610 | | | 3.334 | | 3/2/2024 | | | 323,359 | |
IMS Health, Inc., Incremental Term B-2 Dollar Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.000 | | | 75,000 | | | 3.325 | | 1/16/2025 | | | 75,643 | |
INC Research Holdings, Initial Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 280,547 | | | 3.631 | | 7/31/2024 | | | 282,432 | |
Kindred Healthcare, Inc., New Term Loan | | LIBOR + 3.500 | | | 169,376 | | | 4.857 | | 4/8/2021 | | | 170,277 | |
MultiPlan, Inc., Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 120,927 | | | 4.334 | | 6/8/2023 | | | 122,222 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Floating Rate Bond Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
| | Variable | | Principal | | | Interest | | Maturity | | | |
Security | | Rate | | Amount | | | Rate | | Date | | Value | |
BANK LOANS - 83.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
HEALTHCARE - 8.9% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
National Mentor Holdings, Inc., Tranche B Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | % | $ | 262,713 | | | 4.374 | % | 2/1/2021 | | $ | 265,381 | |
National Veterinary Associates, Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 7.000 | | | 206,174 | | | 8.334 | | 8/14/2022 | | | 208,064 | |
NVA Holdings, Inc., Term B-2 Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.500 | | | 146,015 | | | 4.834 | | 8/14/2021 | | | 147,688 | |
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc., Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.750 | | | 652,557 | | | 5.084 | | 6/30/2021 | | | 656,837 | |
PAREXEL International, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 625,000 | | | 4.381 | | 9/28/2024 | | | 631,641 | |
PharMerica, First Lien Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.500 | | | 305,000 | | | 4.831 | | 9/26/2024 | | | 307,478 | |
PharMerica, Second Lien Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 7.750 | | | 30,000 | | | 9.081 | | 9/26/2025 | | | 30,338 | |
Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC, 2017 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 547,254 | | | 4.106 | | 8/18/2022 | | | 550,931 | |
Quorum Health Corp., Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 6.750 | | | 214,055 | | | 8.100 | | 4/28/2022 | | | 216,731 | |
Sedgwick, Inc., Initial Loan + | | LIBOR + 5.750 | | | 125,000 | | | 7.131 | | 2/28/2022 | | | 126,719 | |
Select Medical Group, Tranche B Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.500 | | | 298,500 | | | 4.851 | | 2/28/2021 | | | 302,854 | |
Sterigenics-Nordion Holdings LLC, Incremental Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 426,984 | | | 4.381 | | 5/16/2022 | | | 427,919 | |
Surgery Partners, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 765,000 | | | 4.631 | | 9/2/2024 | | | 760,314 | |
Team Health, Inc., Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 571,323 | | | 4.131 | | 2/6/2024 | | | 567,752 | |
US Anesthesia Partners, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 174,563 | | | 4.631 | | 6/23/2024 | | | 175,217 | |
US Renal Care, Inc., Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.250 | | | 626,172 | | | 5.584 | | 12/30/2022 | | | 606,939 | |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Series F-4 Tranche B Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.750 | | | 1,673,858 | | | 6.107 | | 3/31/2022 | | | 1,712,783 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 15,949,560 | |
INDUSTRIALS - 12.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
84 Lumber Co., Initial Term Loan Retired + | | LIBOR + 5.750 | | | 461,188 | | | 7.124 | | 10/24/2023 | | | 466,809 | |
Accudyne Industries, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.750 | | | 420,000 | | | 5.084 | | 8/18/2024 | | | 423,937 | |
ADS Waste Holdings, Inc., Additional Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 979,882 | | | 4.142 | | 11/10/2023 | | | 989,681 | |
American Airlines, Inc., 2017 Replacement Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.000 | | | 426,723 | | | 3.380 | | 6/28/2020 | | | 428,628 | |
American Airlines, Inc., 2017 Class B Term Loans + | | LIBOR + 2.000 | | | 88,110 | | | 3.377 | | 4/28/2023 | | | 88,375 | |
American Airlines, Inc., Class B Term Loan Retired + | | LIBOR + 2.500 | | | 499,550 | | | 3.854 | | 12/14/2023 | | | 501,631 | |
APEX Tool Group LLC, Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 548,231 | | | 4.631 | | 2/1/2020 | | | 544,560 | |
Avantor Performance Materials, Inc., Cov-Lite Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.000 | | | 665,000 | | | 5.329 | | 9/20/2024 | | | 669,452 | |
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc., Term Loan B + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 740,000 | | | 3.603 | | 10/12/2024 | | | 745,898 | |
Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.250 | | | 708,725 | | | 5.619 | | 6/20/2024 | | | 714,040 | |
Brickman Group Holdings, Inc., Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 669,018 | | | 4.373 | | 12/18/2020 | | | 674,313 | |
Brickman Group Holdings, Inc., Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 6.500 | | | 116,553 | | | 7.863 | | 12/16/2021 | | | 117,324 | |
Casella Waste Systems, Inc., Term B-1 Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 397,000 | | | 3.857 | | 10/16/2023 | | | 400,722 | |
CSC Service Works, Term B-1 Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.750 | | | 832,745 | | | 5.121 | | 11/14/2022 | | | 840,036 | |
Element Materials Technology, Initial USD Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.500 | | | 255,000 | | | 4.834 | | 6/28/2024 | | | 258,825 | |
Filtration Group, Inc., Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 512,298 | | | 4.381 | | 11/24/2020 | | | 517,101 | |
Fort Dearborn Co., Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.000 | | | 398,627 | | | 5.347 | | 10/20/2023 | | | 400,620 | |
Garda World Security Corp., Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.000 | | | 230,667 | | | 5.390 | | 5/24/2024 | | | 233,089 | |
Gardner Denver, Inc., Tranche B-1 Dollar Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 1,385,033 | | | 4.130 | | 7/30/2024 | | | 1,394,645 | |
Harland Clarke Holdings Corp., Tranche B-5 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 6.000 | | | 143,357 | | | 7.334 | | 12/31/2021 | | | 143,828 | |
Harland Clarke Holdings Corp., Tranche B-6 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 5.500 | | | 267,387 | | | 6.834 | | 2/9/2022 | | | 268,318 | |
Hayward Acquisition Corp., Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.500 | | | 280,000 | | | 4.881 | | 8/4/2024 | | | 282,975 | |
HD Supply, Inc., Term B-3 Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 345,945 | | | 3.584 | | 8/12/2021 | | | 349,621 | |
HD Supply, Inc., Term B-4 Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.500 | | | 512,130 | | | 3.834 | | 10/16/2023 | | | 518,373 | |
Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd., New Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 696,724 | | | 4.631 | | 6/30/2021 | | | 703,256 | |
International Equipment Solutions LLC, Loan + | | LIBOR + 5.500 | | | 190,000 | | | 6.831 | | 8/16/2022 | | | 191,425 | |
McJunkin Red Man Corp., 2017 Refinancing Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.500 | | | 400,000 | | | 4.881 | | 9/20/2024 | | | 405,750 | |
Navistar, Inc., Tranche B Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.000 | | | 293,748 | | | 5.385 | | 8/7/2020 | | | 294,666 | |
NN, Inc., 2017 Incremental Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.750 | | | 186,200 | | | 5.131 | | 4/2/2021 | | | 187,597 | |
NN, Inc., Tranche B Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.250 | | | 216,585 | | | 5.631 | | 10/20/2022 | | | 217,668 | |
PAE Holding Corp., Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 5.500 | | | 207,486 | | | 6.881 | | 10/20/2022 | | | 209,042 | |
Pro Mach Group, Inc., Dollar Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.750 | | | 618,639 | | | 5.131 | | 10/22/2021 | | | 624,825 | |
Protection One, Inc., 2016-2 Refinancing Term B-1 Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 470,021 | | | 4.131 | | 5/2/2022 | | | 474,693 | |
Quikrete Co, Inc., Initial Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 811,865 | | | 4.131 | | 11/16/2023 | | | 816,825 | |
Red Ventures, Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.000 | | | 540,000 | | | 5.363 | | 11/8/2024 | | | 537,300 | |
Rexnord Corp., Term B Loan Refinancing + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 366,357 | | | 4.104 | | 8/20/2023 | | | 369,068 | |
Science Applications International, Tranche B Incremental Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.500 | | | 231,946 | | | 3.903 | | 5/4/2022 | | | 234,265 | |
Sedgwick CMS Holdings, Inc., Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 666,739 | | | 4.131 | | 2/28/2021 | | | 671,046 | |
Sedgwick CMS Holdings, Inc., New Loan + | | LIBOR + 5.750 | | | 195,000 | | | 7.068 | | 2/28/2022 | | | 198,291 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Floating Rate Bond Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
| | Variable | | Principal | | | Interest | | Maturity | | | |
Security | | Rate | | Amount | | | Rate | | Date | | Value | |
BANK LOANS - 83.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INDUSTRIALS - 12.7% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SiteOne Landscape Supply Holding LLC, Tranche C Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.500 | % | $ | 207,034 | | | 4.881 | % | 4/28/2022 | | $ | 208,457 | |
TransDigm, Inc., Tranche D Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 80,302 | | | 4.337 | | 6/4/2021 | | | 80,905 | |
TransDigm, Inc., Tranche E Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 390,481 | | | 4.365 | | 5/14/2022 | | | 392,753 | |
TransDigm, Inc., Tranche F Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 1,028,377 | | | 4.365 | | 6/8/2023 | | | 1,034,028 | |
TransDigm, Inc., Tranche G Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 749,125 | | | 4.371 | | 8/22/2024 | | | 753,867 | |
Transplace, Inc., Closing Date Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.250 | | | 200,000 | | | 5.647 | | 10/8/2024 | | | 202,150 | |
United Continental Holdings, Inc., Class B Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 492,525 | | | 3.631 | | 3/31/2024 | | | 495,665 | |
Waste Industries USA, Inc., Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 765,000 | | | 4.381 | | 9/28/2024 | | | 773,059 | |
WEX, Inc., Term B-2 Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 490,758 | | | 4.131 | | 6/30/2023 | | | 496,936 | |
Zodiac Pool Solutions, Tranche B-1 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.000 | | | 322,567 | | | 5.334 | | 12/20/2023 | | | 326,600 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 22,872,938 | |
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 8.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alorica, Inc., New Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.750 | | | 49,821 | | | 5.131 | | 6/30/2022 | | | 50,382 | |
Applied Systems, Inc., Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 635,000 | | | 4.576 | | 9/20/2024 | | | 644,039 | |
Applied Systems, Inc., Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 7.000 | | | 105,000 | | | 8.326 | | 9/20/2025 | | | 108,577 | |
Avaya, Inc., Term Facility + | | LIBOR + 7.500 | | | 200,000 | | | 8.870 | | 1/24/2018 | | | 201,250 | |
Avaya, Inc., Term B-7 Loan + | | LIBOR + 5.250 | | | 183,899 | | | 6.628 | | 5/28/2020 | | | 153,365 | |
Blackboard, Inc., Term B-4 Loan + | | LIBOR + 5.000 | | | 812,372 | | | 6.363 | | 6/30/2021 | | | 780,641 | |
BMC Software, Inc., Initial B-1 US Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.000 | | | 715,839 | | | 5.381 | | 9/10/2022 | | | 721,794 | |
Cologix, Inc., Delayed Draw Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 110,000 | | | 4.323 | | 12/16/2021 | | | 110,550 | |
Cologix, Inc., Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 218,900 | | | 4.317 | | 3/20/2024 | | | 219,402 | |
Dell International LLC, Refinancing Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.000 | | | 1,475,380 | | | 3.381 | | 9/8/2023 | | | 1,480,810 | |
First Data Corp., 2022D New Dollar Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 1,381,406 | | | 3.621 | | 7/8/2022 | | | 1,386,766 | |
First Data Corp., 2024 New Dollar Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.500 | | | 1,611,807 | | | 3.871 | | 4/26/2024 | | | 1,620,583 | |
Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc., Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.500 | | | 394,013 | | | 5.881 | | 5/8/2024 | | | 397,421 | |
Go Daddy Operating Co. LLC, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.500 | | | 384,373 | | | 3.881 | | 2/16/2024 | | | 386,897 | |
Infor US, Inc., Tranche B-6 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 1,242,516 | | | 4.084 | | 1/31/2022 | | | 1,245,883 | |
Kronos, Inc., Incremental Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.500 | | | 694,759 | | | 4.809 | | 10/31/2023 | | | 700,494 | |
Kronos, Inc., Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 8.250 | | | 120,000 | | | 9.635 | | 10/31/2024 | | | 123,994 | |
Lockheed Martin, B Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.000 | | | 210,410 | | | 3.381 | | 8/16/2023 | | | 212,142 | |
Mitchell International, Inc., Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.500 | | | 363,804 | | | 4.881 | | 10/12/2020 | | | 367,973 | |
North American Bancard LLC, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.500 | | | 583,538 | | | 4.834 | | 6/30/2024 | | | 589,008 | |
ON Semiconductor Corp., 2017 New Replacement Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 155,376 | | | 3.631 | | 4/1/2023 | | | 156,266 | |
Presidio, Inc., Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 165,981 | | | 4.587 | | 2/2/2022 | | | 167,523 | |
Rackspace Hosting, Inc., 2017 Refinancing Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 520,775 | | | 4.392 | | 11/4/2023 | | | 521,790 | |
RCN Corp., Closing Date Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 288,076 | | | 4.381 | | 1/31/2024 | | | 285,576 | |
Sorenson Communications LLC, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 5.750 | | | 389,910 | | | 8.000 | | 4/30/2020 | | | 392,590 | |
Tempo Acquisition LLC, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 558,600 | | | 4.381 | | 4/30/2024 | | | 561,220 | |
Veritas US, Inc., New Dollar Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.500 | | | 568,618 | | | 5.834 | | 1/28/2023 | | | 574,253 | |
Western Digital Corp., U.S. Term B-2 Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 404,965 | | | 3.380 | | 4/28/2023 | | | 407,243 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 14,568,432 | |
MATERIALS- 9.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Americna Builders Contractors Supply Co, Inc., Additional Term B-1 Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.500 | | | 586,364 | | | 3.881 | | 11/1/2023 | | | 590,794 | |
Anchor Glass Container Corp., July 2017 Additional Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 434,605 | | | 4.092 | | 12/8/2023 | | | 437,967 | |
Anchor Glass Container Corp., Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 7.750 | | | 244,000 | | | 9.067 | | 12/8/2024 | | | 247,355 | |
Atotech, Initial Term B-1 Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 149,625 | | | 4.334 | | 2/1/2024 | | | 150,934 | |
Berlin Packaging LLC, 2017 Replacement Term Loans + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 392,565 | | | 4.615 | | 9/30/2021 | | | 396,002 | |
Berry Plastics Group, Inc., Term K Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 291,526 | | | 3.607 | | 2/8/2020 | | | 293,348 | |
Berry Plastics Group, Inc., Term L Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 417,785 | | | 3.607 | | 1/6/2021 | | | 420,298 | |
Berry Plastics Group, Inc., Term M Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 328,143 | | | 3.622 | | 9/30/2022 | | | 330,058 | |
Berry Plastics Group, Inc., Term N Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 529,350 | | | 3.607 | | 1/20/2024 | | | 531,708 | |
BWAY Corp., Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 488,775 | | | 4.607 | | 4/4/2024 | | | 492,563 | |
CPG International, Inc., New Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.750 | | | 538,022 | | | 5.084 | | 5/4/2024 | | | 544,327 | |
CPI Card Group, Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.500 | | | 1,008,336 | | | 5.857 | | 8/16/2022 | | | 736,085 | |
Cypress Performance Group LLC, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 290,000 | | | 4.630 | | 11/8/2024 | | | 292,900 | |
Cypress Performance Group LLC, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 7.500 | | | 35,000 | | | 8.880 | | 11/8/2025 | | | 35,656 | |
H.B. Fuller Co., Commitment + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 750,000 | | | 3.615 | | 10/20/2024 | | | 755,104 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Floating Rate Bond Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
| | Variable | | Principal | | | Interest | | Maturity | | | |
Security | | Rate | | Amount | | | Rate | | Date | | Value | |
BANK LOANS - 83.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MATERIALS- 9.5% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Huntsman International LLC, 2023 Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | % | $ | 221,017 | | | 4.381 | % | 3/31/2023 | | $ | 222,537 | |
INEOS, New 2022 Dollar Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 1,203,072 | | | 4.131 | | 3/31/2022 | | | 1,205,797 | |
INEOS, New 2024 Dollar Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 104,213 | | | 4.131 | | 3/31/2024 | | | 104,474 | |
INEOS, New 2024 Dollar Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.000 | | | 1,920,000 | | | 3.378 | | 3/31/2024 | | | 1,924,608 | |
Kloeckner Pentaplast Group, Dollar Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.250 | | | 875,000 | | | 5.584 | | 6/30/2022 | | | 883,566 | |
KMG Chemicals, Inc., Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.250 | | | 115,182 | | | 5.631 | | 6/16/2024 | | | 116,574 | |
Kraton Corp., Dollar Replacement Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 405,832 | | | 4.381 | | 1/6/2022 | | | 412,301 | |
New Arclin US Holdings, First Lien Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.250 | | | 274,313 | | | 5.584 | | 2/14/2024 | | | 276,971 | |
Omnova Solutions, Inc., Term B-2 Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.250 | | | 573,210 | | | 5.631 | | 8/24/2023 | | | 580,375 | |
Plastipak Holdings, Inc., Tranche B Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 150,000 | | | 4.109 | | 10/14/2024 | | | 151,331 | |
Platform Specialty Products Corp., Tranche B-7 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.500 | | | 568,912 | | | 3.881 | | 6/8/2020 | | | 574,305 | |
PQ Corp., Second Amendment Tranche B-1 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 91,840 | | | 4.631 | | 11/4/2022 | | | 93,093 | |
Solenis International LP, Initial Dollar Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 346,971 | | | 4.568 | | 8/1/2021 | | | 349,139 | |
Summit Materials, Restatement Effective Date Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 384,158 | | | 4.131 | | 7/18/2022 | | | 386,960 | |
Tekni-Plex, Inc., Tranche B-1 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 500,000 | | | 4.607 | | 10/16/2024 | | | 504,140 | |
Transcendia Holdings, Inc., Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.000 | | | 528,675 | | | 5.381 | | 5/30/2024 | | | 534,292 | |
Tricorbraun, Inc., Delayed Draw Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.750 | | | 31,818 | | | 5.067 | | 11/30/2023 | | | 32,113 | |
Tricorbraun, Inc., Closing Date Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.750 | | | 315,795 | | | 5.084 | | 11/30/2023 | | | 318,717 | |
Tronox Ltd., Blocked Dollar Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 114,883 | | | 4.329 | | 9/24/2024 | | | 115,949 | |
Tronox Ltd., Initial Dollar Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 265,117 | | | 4.329 | | 9/24/2024 | | | 267,576 | |
Univar, Inc., Term B-2 Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 840,863 | | | 4.131 | | 6/30/2022 | | | 846,417 | |
Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc., Closing Date Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.000 | | | 80,000 | | | 5.378 | | 10/28/2024 | | | 80,883 | |
Venator Materials LLC, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 515,000 | | | 4.381 | | 8/8/2024 | | | 521,759 | |
Zep, Inc., Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.000 | | | 280,000 | | | 5.381 | | 8/12/2024 | | | 283,413 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 17,042,389 | |
REAL ESTATE - 1.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital Automotive LLC, Initial Tranche B-2 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.500 | | | 135,567 | | | 3.881 | | 3/24/2024 | | | 136,109 | |
Capital Automotive LLC, Initial Tranche B Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 6.000 | | | 386,850 | | | 7.334 | | 3/24/2025 | | | 398,455 | |
Communications Sales & Leasing, Inc., Shortfall Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 583,895 | | | 4.381 | | 10/24/2022 | | | 561,724 | |
DTZ Bank Loan, 2015-1 Additional Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 586,500 | | | 4.587 | | 11/4/2021 | | | 590,579 | |
Extended Stay America, Inc., Repriced Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.500 | | | 344,638 | | | 3.881 | | 8/30/2023 | | | 347,294 | |
Realogy Holdings Corp., Initial Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 450,989 | | | 3.627 | | 7/20/2022 | | | 454,726 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,488,887 | |
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 5.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Altice Financing S.A., March 2017 Refinancing Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 417,900 | | | 4.104 | | 7/16/2025 | | | 418,640 | |
Cable & Wireless Communications Ltd., Additional Term B-3 Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.500 | | | 215,000 | | | 4.881 | | 2/1/2025 | | | 216,226 | |
Centurylink, Inc., Initial Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 635,000 | | | 4.135 | | 2/1/2025 | | | 628,056 | |
Digicel, Initial Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.750 | | | 215,000 | | | 5.068 | | 5/28/2024 | | | 217,123 | |
Frontier Communications Corp., Term B-1 Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.750 | | | 603,988 | | | 5.130 | | 6/16/2024 | | | 576,524 | |
Global Tel Link Corp., Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.000 | | | 351,708 | | | 5.334 | | 5/24/2020 | | | 356,280 | |
Level 3 Financing, Inc., Tranche B 2024 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 1,825,000 | | | 3.617 | | 2/22/2024 | | | 1,834,289 | |
Neustar, Inc., TLB1 + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 61,740 | | | 4.660 | | 1/8/2020 | | | 62,666 | |
Neustar, Inc., TLB2 + | | LIBOR + 3.750 | | | 235,000 | | | 5.160 | | 8/8/2024 | | | 237,791 | |
SBA Communications Corp., Incremental Tranche B-2 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 157,378 | | | 3.631 | | 6/10/2022 | | | 158,110 | |
SBA Senior Finance II LLC, Incremental Tranche B-1 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 440,237 | | | 3.631 | | 3/24/2021 | | | 442,683 | |
Securus Technologies, Incremental 2015 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.250 | | | 83,938 | | | 5.630 | | 4/17/2020 | | | 84,042 | |
Securus Technologies, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.500 | | | 139,926 | | | 4.880 | | 4/17/2020 | | | 140,101 | |
Securus Technologies, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.500 | | | 550,000 | | | 5.885 | | 10/31/2024 | | | 557,563 | |
Securus Technologies, Initial Loan + | | LIBOR + 8.250 | | | 160,000 | | | 9.573 | | 6/20/2025 | | | 161,800 | |
SFR Group SA, USD TLB-[12] Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 700,000 | | | 4.381 | | 2/1/2026 | | | 701,631 | |
Sprint Communications, Inc., Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.500 | | | 457,700 | | | 3.881 | | 2/2/2024 | | | 459,940 | |
UPC Financing Partnership, Facility AR + | | LIBOR + 2.500 | | | 1,800,000 | | | 4.055 | | 1/16/2026 | | | 1,807,875 | |
Virgin Media PLC, I Facility + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 660,000 | | | 4.283 | | 2/1/2025 | | | 663,383 | |
West Corp., Term B Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.000 | | | 450,790 | | | 5.381 | | 10/10/2024 | | | 452,305 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,177,028 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Floating Rate Bond Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
| | Variable | | Principal | | | Interest | | Maturity | | | |
Security | | Rate | | Amount | | | Rate | | Date | | Value | |
BANK LOANS - 83.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
UTILITIES - 2.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Atlantic Power Corp., Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.500 | % | $ | 357,734 | | | 5.584 | % | 4/12/2023 | | $ | 361,982 | |
Calpine Construction Finance Co. LP, Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 261,688 | | | 4.084 | | 6/1/2023 | | | 263,235 | |
Calpine Corp., Term B-1 Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 660,870 | | | 3.631 | | 5/4/2020 | | | 662,109 | |
Dayton Power & Light Co., Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 93,295 | | | 4.631 | | 8/24/2022 | | | 94,637 | |
Dynergy, Inc., Tranche C-1 Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.250 | | | 608,981 | | | 4.631 | | 2/8/2024 | | | 613,521 | |
Energy Future Holdings Corp., Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 3.000 | | | 1,000,000 | | | 4.381 | | 6/30/2018 | | | 1,007,500 | |
NRG Energy, Inc., Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.250 | | | 955,240 | | | 3.584 | | 6/30/2023 | | | 959,529 | |
Talen Energy Supply LLC, Term B-1 Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.000 | | | 198,503 | | | 5.381 | | 7/16/2023 | | | 198,378 | |
Talen Energy Supply LLC, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 4.000 | | | 332,990 | | | 5.381 | | 4/16/2024 | | | 332,782 | |
Tex Operations Co. LLC, Initial Term C Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 53,571 | | | 4.142 | | 8/4/2023 | | | 53,806 | |
Tex Operations Co. LLC, Initial Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 230,908 | | | 4.133 | | 8/4/2023 | | | 231,951 | |
Vistra Operations Co., 2016 Incremental Term Loan + | | LIBOR + 2.750 | | | 119,100 | | | 4.116 | | 12/14/2023 | | | 120,109 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,899,539 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL BANK LOANS (Cost - $149,602,684) | | | | | | | | | | | | | 149,777,685 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BONDS & NOTES - 4.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AIRLINES - 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
American Airlines Group, Inc. - 144A | | | | | 45,000 | | | 4.625 | | 3/1/2020 | | | 46,631 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BUILDING MATERIALS - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Standard Industries, Inc. - 144A | | | | | 95,000 | | | 5.500 | | 2/15/2023 | | | 100,463 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CHEMICALS - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Hexion, Inc. | | | | | 105,000 | | | 6.625 | | 4/15/2020 | | | 93,975 | |
INEOS - 144A ^ | | | | | 200,000 | | | 5.625 | | 8/1/2024 | | | 208,500 | |
NOVA Chemicals Corp. - 144A | | | | | 75,000 | | | 4.875 | | 6/1/2024 | | | 76,594 | |
NOVA Chemicals Corp. - 144A | | | | | 55,000 | | | 5.000 | | 5/1/2025 | | | 56,100 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 435,169 | |
COAL - 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alliance Resource Operating Partners LP - 144A | | | | | 257,000 | | | 7.500 | | 5/1/2025 | | | 272,420 | |
Peabody Energy Corp. - 144A | | | | | 15,000 | | | 6.000 | | 3/31/2022 | | | 15,506 | |
Peabody Energy Corp. - 144A | | | | | 260,000 | | | 6.375 | | 3/31/2025 | | | 269,100 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 557,026 | |
COMPUTERS - 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Diamond 1 & 2 Finance Corp. - 144A ^ | | | | | 570,000 | | | 5.450 | | 6/15/2023 | | | 625,314 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DIVERSIFIED FINANANCIAL SERVICES - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
International Lease Finance Corp. | | | | | 120,000 | | | 3.875 | | 4/15/2018 | | | 121,116 | |
Springleaf Financial ^ | | | | | 250,000 | | | 6.125 | | 5/15/2022 | | | 264,375 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 385,491 | |
ELECTRIC - 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Talen Energy Supply LLC - 144A | | | | | 18,000 | | | 4.625 | | 7/15/2019 | | | 18,270 | |
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC | | | | | 635,000 | | | 11.500 | | 10/1/2020 | | | 445 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 18,715 | |
ENTERTAINMENT - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Scientific Games International, Inc. - 144A | | | | | 145,000 | | | 7.000 | | 1/1/2022 | | | 153,700 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
FOOD - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dole Food Co., Inc. - 144A | | | | | 175,000 | | | 7.250 | | 6/15/2025 | | | 189,875 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
HEALTHCARE-SERVICES - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc. | | | | | 190,000 | | | 6.250 | | 3/31/2023 | | | 183,588 | |
Eagle Holding Co II LLC - 144A | | | | | 90,000 | | | 7.625 | | 5/15/2022 | | | 93,037 | |
Surgery Center Holdings, Inc. - 144A | | | | | 130,000 | | | 8.875 | | 4/15/2021 | | | 133,250 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp. - 144A | | | | | 405,000 | | | 4.625 | | 7/15/2024 | | | 399,938 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 809,813 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Floating Rate Bond Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
| | Variable | | Principal | | | Interest | | Maturity | | | |
Security | | Rate | | Amount | | | Rate | | Date | | Value | |
BONDS & NOTES - 4.9% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
HOME BUILDERS - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TRI Pointe Group, Inc. | | | | $ | 70,000 | | | 4.375 | % | 6/15/2019 | | $ | 72,188 | |
TRI Pointe Group, Inc. | | | | | 130,000 | | | 4.875 | | 7/1/2021 | | | 136,500 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 208,688 | |
MEDIA - 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CCO Holdings LLC - 144A | | | | | 180,000 | | | 4.000 | | 3/1/2023 | | | 183,038 | |
Cequel Communications Holding LLC - 144A | | | | | 34,000 | | | 6.375 | | 9/15/2020 | | | 34,769 | |
Charter Communications Operating LLC | | | | | 225,000 | | | 4.464 | | 7/23/2022 | | | 237,862 | |
iHeartCommunications, Inc. | | | | | 95,000 | | | 9.000 | | 12/15/2019 | | | 70,538 | |
Numericable US LLC - 144A | | | | | 410,000 | | | 6.000 | | 5/15/2022 | | | 427,937 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc. - 144A | | | | | 105,000 | | | 3.875 | | 8/1/2022 | | | 107,494 | |
Univision Communications, Inc. - 144A | | | | | 200,000 | | | 5.125 | | 5/15/2023 | | | 203,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,264,638 | |
OIL & GAS - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alta Mesa Holdings LP - 144A | | | | | 135,000 | | | 7.875 | | 12/15/2024 | | | 147,825 | |
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. ^ | | | | | 140,000 | | | 6.250 | | 4/15/2023 | | | 143,150 | |
Chesapeake Energy Corp. | | | | | 170,000 | | | 6.625 | | 8/15/2020 | | | 175,525 | |
Denbury Resources, Inc. | | | | | 140,000 | | | 5.500 | | 5/1/2022 | | | 88,550 | |
EP Energy LLC / Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc. - 144A ^ | | | | | 160,000 | | | 8.000 | | 11/29/2024 | | | 164,000 | |
MEG Energy Corp. - 144A ^ | | | | | 115,000 | | | 6.500 | | 1/15/2025 | | | 114,856 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 833,906 | |
OIL & GAS SERVICES - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
FTS International, Inc. - 144A + | | LIBOR + 7.500 | | | 120,000 | | | 8.820 | | 6/15/2020 | | | 122,550 | |
FTS International, Inc. | | | | | 50,000 | | | 6.250 | | 5/1/2022 | | | 48,750 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 171,300 | |
PACKAGING & CONTAINERS - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC - 144A | | | | | 235,000 | | | 6.000 | | 2/15/2025 | | | 249,981 | |
BWAY Holding Co. - 144A | | | | | 265,000 | | | 5.500 | | 4/15/2024 | | | 276,925 | |
Reynolds Group Holdings Ltd. | | | | | 50,000 | | | 5.750 | | 10/15/2020 | | | 50,938 | |
Reynolds Group Holdings Ltd. - 144A + | | LIBOR + 3.500 | | | 230,000 | | | 4.859 | | 7/15/2021 | | | 235,175 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 813,019 | |
PHARMACEUTICALS - 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. - 144A | | | | | 70,000 | | | 5.375 | | 3/15/2020 | | | 69,125 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
PIPELINES - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Energy Transfer Equity LP | | | | | 190,000 | | | 4.250 | | 3/15/2023 | | | 193,802 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
PRIVATE EQUITY - 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Icahn Enterprises LP | | | | | 60,000 | | | 6.250 | | 2/1/2022 | | | 62,850 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
REITS - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
IStar Financial, Inc. | | | | | 120,000 | | | 5.000 | | 7/1/2019 | | | 121,275 | |
IStar Financial, Inc. | | | | | 60,000 | | | 6.000 | | 4/1/2022 | | | 62,550 | |
IStar Financial, Inc. | | | | | 130,000 | | | 5.250 | | 9/15/2022 | | | 133,575 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 317,400 | |
RETAIL - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Argos Merger Sub, Inc. - 144A ^ | | | | | 140,000 | | | 7.125 | | 3/15/2023 | | | 107,100 | |
Cumberland Farms, Inc. - 144A | | | | | 125,000 | | | 6.750 | | 5/1/2025 | | | 133,125 | |
Ferrellgas Partners LP ^ | | | | | 200,000 | | | 6.750 | | 6/15/2023 | | | 187,000 | |
PetSmart, Inc. - 144A | | | | | 20,000 | | | 5.875 | | 6/1/2025 | | | 17,550 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 444,775 | |
SEMICONDUCTORS - 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Broadcom Corp.- 144A | | | | | 500,000 | | | 2.200 | | 1/15/2021 | | | 497,305 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SOFTWARE - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
First Data Corp. - 144A | | | | | 190,000 | | | 5.375 | | 8/15/2023 | | | 198,313 | |
First Data Corp. - 144A | | | | | 90,000 | | | 5.000 | | 1/15/2024 | | | 93,825 | |
First Data Corp. - 144A | | | | | 25,000 | | | 5.750 | | 1/15/2024 | | | 26,250 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 318,388 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Floating Rate Bond Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
| | Principal | | | Interest | | Maturity | | | |
Security | | Amount | | | Rate | | Date | | Value | |
BONDS & NOTES - 4.9% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Frontier Communications Corp. | | $ | 105,000 | | | 6.250 | % | 9/15/2021 | | $ | 86,362 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc. | | | 205,000 | | | 6.000 | | 4/15/2024 | | | 219,862 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 306,224 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL BONDS & NOTES (Cost - $8,783,858) | | | | | | | | | | | 8,823,617 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
ASSET BACKED SECURITIES - 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Drive Auto Receivables Trust | | | 450,000 | | | 2.800 | | 7/15/2022 | | | 451,582 | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust - 144A | | | 836,930 | | | 2.601 | | 12/25/2046 | | | 840,304 | |
Residential Mortgage Trust | | | 89,303 | | | 6.110 | | 6/25/2037 | | | 89,744 | |
Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust | | | 355,000 | | | 2.760 | | 12/15/2022 | | | 358,120 | |
SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC - 144A | | | 535,000 | | | 2.720 | | 11/26/2040 | | | 533,987 | |
Vericrest Opportunity Loan Trust - 144A | | | 395,652 | | | 3.500 | | 3/25/2047 | | | 399,566 | |
Vericrest Opportunity Loan Trust - 144A | | | 282,984 | | | 3.125 | | 9/25/2047 | | | 283,072 | |
TOTAL ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (Cost - $2,950,942) | | | | | | | | | | | 2,956,375 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Security | | Shares | | | | | | | Value | |
RIGHTS - 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TRA Rights | | | 10,588 | | | | | | | $ | 11,201 | |
TOTAL RIGHTS (Cost - $17,470) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Interest | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Rate | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 17.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUND - 17.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fidelity Investments Money Market Fund - Class I | | | 31,968,937 | | | 0.92% | + | | | | 31,968,937 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - (Cost - $31,968,937) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mount Vernon Prime Portfolio (Cost - $2,147,100) | | | 2,147,100 | | | 1.32% | + | | | | 2,147,100 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 111.1% (Cost - $199,546,934) | | | | | | | | | | | 199,816,855 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (11.1)% | | | | | | | | | | | (19,887,827 | ) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | | | | | $ | 179,929,028 | |
REITs - Real Estate Investment Trusts.
144A - Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of October 31, 2017 the total market value of 144A securites is $8,125,770 or 4.52% of net assets.
| * | Non-Income producing security. |
| ^ | All or a portion of these securities are on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $2,113,114 at October 31, 2017. |
| + | Variable rate security. Interest rate is as of October 31, 2017. |
Portfolio Composition* - (Unaudited) |
Bank Loans | | | 75.0 | % | | Healthcare-Services | | | 0.4 | % |
Short-Term Investment | | | 16.1 | % | | Packaging & Containers | | | 0.4 | % |
Exchange Traded Fund | | | 1.8 | % | | Coal | | | 0.3 | % |
Asset Backed Securities | | | 1.5 | % | | Chemicals | | | 0.2 | % |
Other ** | | | 1.3 | % | | Diversified Financial Services | | | 0.2 | % |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 1.1 | % | | REITs | | | 0.2 | % |
Media | | | 0.6 | % | | Retail | | | 0.2 | % |
Oil & Gas | | | 0.5 | % | | Semiconductors | | | 0.2 | % |
| | | | | | Total | | | 100.0 | % |
| * | Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2017. |
| ** | Groupings less than 0.20% of holdings. |
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which are based on Fund net assets.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Dunham Corporate/Government Bond Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (Newfleet Asset Management, LLC) |
Investment-grade bonds, as measured by the Barclays Aggregate Bond Index, gained 0.9 percent in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2017, after increasing 4.4 percent over the previous fiscal year. Treasuries in the middle of the yield curve, as measured by the BofA ML Treasuries 5-7 Years Index, fell 0.8 percent, while long-term Treasuries, as measured by the BofA ML Treasuries 10+ Years Index, declined 2.2 percent over the same time period. Corporate bonds, as measured by the BofA ML U.S. Corporate Bond Master Index, outperformed intermediate-term Treasury bonds, rising 3.5 percent over the fiscal quarter. High-yield bonds, as measured by the BofA ML High-Yield Bond Cash Pay Index, had another strong fiscal year, adding 10.1 percent, outperforming all of the aforementioned indexes.
The Sub-Adviser continued to balance risk versus reward by choosing to emphasize lower duration bonds and overweighting lower credit quality securities, which benefitted the Fund for the second consecutive year. By the end of the fiscal year, the average effective duration of the Fund was 5.40 years, while the benchmark index had an average duration of 5.96 years. While the lower duration exposure did not adversely affect performance during the most recent fiscal year, the overweight to lower credit quality securities versus the benchmark contributed to the Fund’s performance. Treasury yields fluctuated within an 85 basis point range over the fiscal year. The 10-year Treasury yield went from its lowest point of 1.78 percent early in the fiscal year to its highest point of 2.63 late in the fiscal year, before settling at 2.38 percent on October 31, 2017. The overweights to corporate high-yield securities and corporate investment-grade securities were the largest contributors to performance over the fiscal year. The Sub-Adviser’s overweight to the corporate high-yield sector was slightly less at the end of the fiscal year, investing roughly 12 percent of the Fund in such securities. The index held less than 1 percent in high-yield securities. The overweight to corporate investment-grade securities was slightly higher than the overweight at the beginning of the fiscal year, equaling roughly 31 percent of the Fund’s assets, and approximately 5 percent greater than the index’s allocation to that sector.
Contributors for the fiscal quarter included Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. 5.5% due 03/01/2023 (91911KAE2) (holding percentage*: 0.06 percent). These bonds performed well in the most recent fiscal year due to a combination of factors including meeting first quarter earnings expectations and modestly raising full-year 2017 guidance, positive developments around its Xifaxin franchise extending a stay on generic litigation, and the FDA requirement of bioequivalence studying for the approval of a generic, and continued asset sales and debt pay down toward its goal of reducing $5 billion of debt by January 2018. There have also been rumors of the potential of either a debt-for-equity swap or the issuance of a convertible debt investment to de-lever the balance sheet. Another contributor over the fiscal year was the Corrections Corporation of America (CXW) 5.00% due 10/15/2022 (2202YAQ3) (holding percentage*: 0.16 percent). The company provides detention and corrections services to government agencies in the United States and United Kingdom. CXW may have been the largest beneficiary from Trump’s surprise presidential victory. The bonds had been beaten down on fears that a Clinton victory would bring further cuts to privately owned prisons. Industry trade groups supported Trump during the campaign and have benefited from Trump’s anti-illegal-immigration policies and tough-on-crime stance. In addition to the presidential elections, CXW was boosted by the conclusion of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement review of private prison usage. That review found no need/ability to reduce exposure to private prisons. The bonds rose 19.4 percent over the fiscal year.
Detractors for the fiscal year included Tops Holdings LLC 8% 06/15/2022 (89078YAA3) (holding percentage*: 0.09 percent). The Sub-Adviser believes that Tops Markets bonds declined on continued margin compression driven by an unprecedented deflationary period for food prices and a highly promotional competitive environment in food retailing. Compounding the industry-wide headwinds, Tops faced liquidity concerns as the 2018 holding company maturity approached. The holding company bonds were exchanged into amortizing unsecured operating company bonds with a 2021 maturity date, which addressed the near term refinancing risk, but still left the company with liquidity challenges as they will need to fund the required amortization payments and the stub 2018 maturity of roughly $10 million of unexchanged holding company bonds. This position declined 25.3 percent over the fiscal year, but the Sub-Adviser believes that a return of food inflation in recent months may help Tops return to prior profitability levels and positive same-store sales. Frontier Communications Corp., 10.5% 09/15/2022 (35906AAW8) (holding percentage*: 0.12 percent), a telecommunications company in the United States, detracted from performance over the most recent fiscal year. Frontier Communications Corp. has been struggling to integrate Verizon’s wireline properties in California, Texas, and Florida which it recently acquired. This has had a negative impact on subscriber trends and pushed out management’s expected deleveraging schedule. Guidance was lowered for the full year and the market is skeptical in management’s ability to turn around operating performance.
The Sub-Adviser remains constructive on markets but believes there are still a number of uncertainties to monitor going forward, including the unfolding of Trump’s economic policies, the strength of the U.S. dollar, and commodities prices. The Sub-Adviser expects U.S. growth in the 2 percent to 2.5 percent range for the year and believes the Fed will remain data dependent, but will raise rates one more time this year. The Sub-Adviser believes that housing and consumer fundamentals are still in good shape and feels good about mortgage credit and the Fund’s exposure to Asset Backed Securities. The Sub-Adviser believes global growth will be driven by emerging markets, and expects an improvement in global growth this year after hitting a bottom last year. The Sub-Adviser continues to believe it is important to stay diversified and granular, keeping small positions and maintaining liquidity. The Sub-Adviser has slightly reduced its double-B exposure, opting for a slight increase in single-Bs, and is considering further opportunities in emerging markets debt. The Sub-Adviser believes that the prospect of continued volatility in the bond market will present opportunities and feels they are positioned well to take advantage of those opportunities as they arise.
* Holdings percentage(s) as of 10/31/2017.
Growth of $100,000 Investment
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Total Returns as of October 31, 2017
| | | | Annualized | | Annualized | | Annualized | | Annualized Since Inception |
| | One Year | | Three Years | | Five Years | | Ten Years | | (12/10/04) |
Class N | | 1.72% | | 2.04% | | 2.01% | | 4.25% | | 4.04% |
Class C | | 0.98% | | 1.26% | | 1.24% | | 3.47% | | 3.27% |
Class A with load of 4.50% | | (3.06)% | | 0.21% | | 0.82% | | 3.50% | | 3.46%* |
Class A without load | | 1.47% | | 1.77% | | 1.74% | | 3.98% | | 3.90%* |
Barclays Aggregate Bond Index | | 0.90% | | 2.40% | | 2.04% | | 4.19% | | 4.14% |
Morningstar Intermediate-Term Bond Category | | 1.52% | | 2.27% | | 2.08% | | 3.89% | | 3.76% |
| * | Class A commenced operations on January 3, 2007. |
The Barclays Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index which represents the U.S. investment-grade fixed-rate bond market (including government and corporate securities, mortgage pass-through securities and asset-backed securities). Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark.
The Morningstar Intermediate-Term Bond Category is generally representative of intermediate-term bond mutual funds that primarily invest in corporate and other investment-grade U.S. fixed-income securities and typically have durations of 3.5 to 6.0 years.
As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including underlying funds, are 1.14% for Class N, 1.89% for Class C and 1.39% for Class A. Class A shares are subject to a sales load of 4.50% and a deferred sales charge of up to 0.75%. The performance data quoted here represents past performance, which is not indicative of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and NAV will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns are calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains distributions, if any. The returns do not reflect the deductions of taxes a shareholder would pay on the redemption of fund shares or fund distributions. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-442-4358 or visit our website www.dunham.com
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Corporate/Government Bond Fund |
October 31, 2017 |
| | Variable | | Principal | | | Interest | | Maturity | | | |
Security | | Rate | | Amount | | | Rate % | | Date | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 59.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AEROSPACE / DEFENSE - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TransDigm, Inc. | | | | $ | 95,000 | | | 6.000 | | 7/15/2022 | | $ | 98,800 | |
TransDigm, Inc. | | | | | 45,000 | | | 6.500 | | 5/15/2025 | | | 46,519 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 145,319 | |
AGRICULTURE - 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BAT Capital Corp. - 144A | | | | | 195,000 | | | 3.222 | | 8/15/2024 | | | 196,581 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AIRLINES ABS - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
America West Airlines 2001-1 Pass Through Trust | | | | | 63,619 | | | 7.100 | | 4/2/2021 | | | 68,922 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AUTO MANUFACTURERS - 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Daimler Finance LLC - 144A | | | | | 165,000 | | | 2.200 | | 10/30/2021 | | | 163,022 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC. | | | | | 270,000 | | | 5.750 | | 2/1/2021 | | | 297,394 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc. | | | | | 105,000 | | | 3.500 | | 7/10/2019 | | | 107,349 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc. | | | | | 60,000 | | | 4.200 | | 3/1/2021 | | | 63,050 | |
Hyundai Capital America - 144A | | | | | 135,000 | | | 2.450 | | 6/15/2021 | | | 132,788 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 763,603 | |
AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT - 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cooper Standard Auto - 144A | | | | | 135,000 | | | 5.625 | | 11/15/2026 | | | 140,400 | |
Delphi Automotive PLC | | | | | 105,000 | | | 3.150 | | 11/19/2020 | | | 107,557 | |
Delphi Automotive PLC | | | | | 30,000 | | | 4.150 | | 3/15/2024 | | | 31,872 | |
Lear Corp. | | | | | 195,000 | | | 3.800 | | 9/15/2027 | | | 196,048 | |
TI Group Automotive Systems LLC - 144A | | | | | 75,000 | | | 8.780 | | 7/15/2023 | | | 81,375 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 557,252 | |
AUTOMOBILE ABS - 5.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust 2017-2 - 144A | | | | | 135,000 | | | 2.860 | | 6/12/2023 | | | 134,726 | |
AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2013-5 | | | | | 220,000 | | | 2.860 | | 12/9/2019 | | | 221,476 | |
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC - 144A | | | | | 115,000 | | | 2.970 | | 2/20/2020 | | | 115,937 | |
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC - 144A | | | | | 245,000 | | | 2.630 | | 12/20/2021 | | | 245,704 | |
California Republic Auto Receivables Trust 2014-3 | | | | | 201,248 | | | 1.790 | | 3/16/2020 | | | 201,360 | |
Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust 2017-1 - 144A | | | | | 160,000 | | | 2.700 | | 9/20/2022 | | | 159,981 | |
Centre Point Funding LLC | | | | | 119,297 | | | 2.610 | | 8/20/2020 | | | 117,565 | |
CPS Auto Trust - 144A | | | | | 100,000 | | | 2.430 | | 1/18/2022 | | | 99,988 | |
Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2016-B -144A | | | | | 183,725 | | | 2.560 | | 6/15/2020 | | | 184,073 | |
Drive Auto Receivables Trust | | | | | 135,000 | | | 2.800 | | 7/15/2022 | | | 135,475 | |
Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2015-A - 144A | | | | | 160,015 | | | 3.060 | | 5/17/2021 | | | 160,905 | |
Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2017-A - 144A | | | | | 160,000 | | | 2.980 | | 1/18/2022 | | | 161,603 | |
Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2015-D - 144A | | | | | 141,145 | | | 3.380 | | 11/15/2021 | | | 142,356 | |
DT Auto Owner Trust 2017-3 - 144A | | | | | 160,000 | | | 3.010 | | 5/15/2023 | | | 159,583 | |
DT Auto Owner Trust 2016-4 - 144A | | | | | 195,000 | | | 2.740 | | 10/17/2022 | | | 195,342 | |
Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust 2017-2 - 144A | | | | | 160,000 | | | 2.820 | | 5/16/2022 | | | 159,753 | |
First Investors Auto Owner Trust 2017-2 - 144A | | | | | 135,000 | | | 2.650 | | 11/15/2022 | | | 134,657 | |
Flagship Credit Auto Trust 2016-1 - 144A | | | | | 66,945 | | | 2.770 | | 12/15/2020 | | | 67,341 | |
Flagship Credit Auto Trust 2017-3 - 144A | | | | | 160,000 | | | 2.910 | | 9/15/2023 | | | 159,959 | |
GLS Auto Receivables Trust | | | | | 160,000 | | | 2.980 | | 12/15/2021 | | | 160,107 | |
Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust 2017-B | | | | | 160,000 | | | 2.230 | | 2/15/2023 | | | 159,006 | |
OneMain Direct Auto Receivables Trust 2016-1 - 144A | | | | | 135,000 | | | 2.760 | | 5/15/2021 | | | 135,757 | |
Prestige Auto Receivables Trust 2017-1 - 144A | | | | | 160,000 | | | 2.810 | | 1/17/2023 | | | 159,998 | |
Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2016-1 | | | | | 120,000 | | | 3.090 | | 4/15/2022 | | | 121,393 | |
Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2014-4 | | | | | 160,000 | | | 3.100 | | 11/16/2020 | | | 162,045 | |
Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust 2016-3 - 144A | | | | | 240,000 | | | 2.070 | | 12/15/2021 | | | 239,461 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,095,551 | |
BANKS - 10.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Banco de Credito e Inversiones - 144A | | | | | 325,000 | | | 4.000 | | 2/11/2023 | | | 341,996 | |
Banco de Credito del Peru/Panama - 144A | | | | | 120,000 | | | 6.125 | | 4/24/2027 | | | 132,900 | |
Banco Internacional del Peru SAA Interbank - 144A | | | | | 155,000 | | | 6.625 | | 3/19/2029 | | | 175,925 | |
Banco Santander Chile - 144A | | | | | 150,000 | | | 3.875 | | 9/20/2022 | | | 157,592 | |
Bank of America Corp | | | | | 351,000 | | | 4.200 | | 8/26/2024 | | | 370,990 | |
Bank of America Corp | | | | | 215,000 | | | 5.625 | | 7/1/2020 | | | 233,396 | |
Bank of America Corp | | | | | 65,000 | | | 2.000 | | 1/11/2018 | | | 65,053 | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp/The | | | | | 165,000 | | | 2.800 | | 5/4/2026 | | | 162,153 | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp/The | | 3 Month LIBOR + 3.420% | | | 135,000 | | | 4.950 | + | Perpetual | | | 141,244 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Corporate/Government Bond Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
| | Variable | | Principal | | | Interest | | Maturity | | | |
Security | | Rate | | Amount | | | Rate % | | Date | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 59.7% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BANKS (Continued) - 10.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Barclays Bank PLC - 144A | | | | $ | 270,000 | | | 6.050 | | 12/4/2017 | | $ | 271,036 | |
Capital One Financial Corp | | | | | 165,000 | | | 3.750 | | 7/28/2026 | | | 164,384 | |
Capital One Financial Corp | | | | | 165,000 | | | 4.200 | | 10/29/2025 | | | 170,409 | |
Citigroup, Inc. | | 3 Month LIBOR + 4.517% | | | 195,000 | | | 6.250 | + | 8/15/2026 | | | 222,300 | |
Citigroup, Inc. | | | | | 130,000 | | | 3.200 | | 10/21/2026 | | | 128,569 | |
Citigroup, Inc. ^ | | | | | 160,000 | | | 4.050 | | 7/30/2022 | | | 168,062 | |
Goldman Sachs Group Inc/The | | | | | 200,000 | | | 4.250 | | 10/21/2025 | | | 209,016 | |
Goldman Sachs Group Inc/The | | | | | 225,000 | | | 5.750 | | 1/24/2022 | | | 252,030 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co | | | | | 330,000 | | | 3.300 | | 4/1/2026 | | | 332,791 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co | | 3 Month LIBOR + 3.800% | | | 205,000 | | | 5.300 | + | Perpetual | | | 216,049 | |
KeyCorp | | 3 Month LIBOR + 3.606% | | | 170,000 | | | 5.000 | + | Perpetual | | | 177,862 | |
M&T Bank Corp | | 3 Month LIBOR + 3.520% | | | 65,000 | | | 5.125 | + | Perpetual | | | 69,436 | |
Macquarie Group Ltd - 144A | | | | | 125,000 | | | 6.250 | | 1/14/2021 | | | 138,706 | |
Morgan Stanley | | | | | 195,000 | | | 3.125 | | 7/27/2026 | | | 192,386 | |
Morgan Stanley | | | | | 225,000 | | | 4.100 | | 5/22/2023 | | | 237,176 | |
Morgan Stanley | | | | | 275,000 | | | 6.375 | | 7/24/2042 | | | 374,794 | |
Nordea Bank AB - 144A | | | | | 200,000 | | | 2.125 | | 5/29/2020 | | | 200,195 | |
PNC Financial Services Group Inc/The | | 3 Month LIBOR + 3.300% | | | 170,000 | | | 5.000 | + | 11/1/2026 | | | 180,625 | |
Santander Holdings USA Inc - 144A | | | | | 165,000 | | | 3.700 | | 3/28/2022 | | | 168,994 | |
Santander Holdings USA Inc - 144A | | | | | 65,000 | | | 4.400 | | 7/13/2027 | | | 66,881 | |
The PNC Financial Services Group Inc/The | | 3 Month LIBOR + 3.040% | | | 310,000 | | | 4.850 | + | Perpetual | | | 321,625 | |
Turkiye Vakiflar Bankasi TAO - 144A | | | | | 200,000 | | | 5.625 | | 5/30/2022 | | | 200,000 | |
UBS AG/Stamford CT | | | | | 650,000 | | | 7.625 | | 8/17/2022 | | | 768,625 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | | | | 85,000 | | | 3.069 | | 1/24/2023 | | | 86,188 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | | | | 195,000 | | | 3.550 | | 9/29/2025 | | | 200,350 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | 3 Month LIBOR + 3.110% | | | 165,000 | | | 5.900 | + | 6/15/2024 | | | 181,137 | |
Zions Bancorporation | | | | | 140,000 | | | 4.500 | | 6/13/2023 | | | 148,407 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,629,282 | |
BEVERAGES - 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc. | | | | | 80,000 | | | 3.300 | | 2/1/2023 | | | 82,444 | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc. ^ | | | | | 165,000 | | | 3.650 | | 2/1/2026 | | | 170,555 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 252,999 | |
BUILDING MATERIALS - 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CRH America Finance, Inc. - 144A | | | | | 200,000 | | | 3.400 | | 5/9/2027 | | | 201,056 | |
Masco Corp | | | | | 50,000 | | | 3.500 | | 4/1/2021 | | | 51,455 | |
Masco Corp | | | | | 30,000 | | | 4.450 | | 4/1/2025 | | | 32,301 | |
Masco Corp | | | | | 56,000 | | | 5.950 | | 3/15/2022 | | | 62,882 | |
Owens Corning | | | | | 165,000 | | | 3.400 | | 8/15/2026 | | | 162,496 | |
Standard Industries Inc/NJ - 144A | | | | | 195,000 | | | 6.000 | | 10/15/2025 | | | 211,819 | |
Vulcan Materials Co | | | | | 165,000 | | | 3.900 | | 4/1/2027 | | | 169,988 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 891,997 | |
CHEMICALS - 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NewMarket Corp | | | | | 305,000 | | | 4.100 | | 12/15/2022 | | | 322,127 | |
NOVA Chemicals Corp. - 144A | | | | | 105,000 | | | 5.000 | | 5/1/2025 | | | 107,100 | |
NOVA Chemicals Corp. - 144A | | | | | 65,000 | | | 4.875 | | 6/1/2024 | | | 66,381 | |
Valvoline, Inc. - 144A | | | | | 140,000 | | | 4.375 | | 8/15/2025 | | | 141,575 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 637,183 | |
COMMERCIAL MBS - 2.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Aventura Mall Trust 2013-AVM - 144A | | 3 Month LIBOR + 2.151% | | | 155,000 | | | 3.743 | + | 12/5/2032 | | | 161,121 | |
Aventura Mall Trust 2013-AVM - 144A | | 3 Month LIBOR + 2.151% | | | 100,000 | | | 3.743 | + | 12/5/2032 | | | 102,281 | |
BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-200P - 144A | | | | | 105,000 | | | 3.218 | | 4/14/2033 | | | 106,757 | |
Cold Storage Trust 2017-ICE3 - 144A | | 1 Month LIBOR + 1.000% | | | 260,000 | | | 2.234 | + | 4/15/2036 | | | 261,531 | |
GAHR Commercial Mortgage Trust 2015-NRF - 144A | | 3 Month LIBOR + 1.906% | | | 105,000 | | | 3.382 | + | 12/15/2034 | | | 106,222 | |
GS Mortgage Securities Corp Trust 2012-ALOHA - 144A | | | | | 132,000 | | | 3.551 | | 4/10/2034 | | | 137,315 | |
Hilton USA Trust 2016-SFP - 144A | | | | | 185,000 | | | 3.323 | | 11/5/2035 | | | 185,784 | |
JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2011-C4 - 144A | | | | | 94,155 | | | 4.106 | | 7/15/2046 | | | 94,824 | |
JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2011-C4 -144A | | | | | 100,000 | | | 4.388 | | 7/15/2046 | | | 106,020 | |
Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2013-C13 | | | | | 240,000 | | | 4.266 | | 11/15/2046 | | | 255,365 | |
Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2015-C22 | | | | | 290,000 | | | 3.561 | | 4/15/2048 | | | 293,745 | |
One Market Plaza Trust 2017-1MKT - 144A | | | | | 105,000 | | | 3.614 | | 2/10/2032 | | | 109,215 | |
Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust 2015-LC20 | | | | | 165,000 | | | 3.719 | | 4/15/2050 | | | 166,390 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,086,570 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Corporate/Government Bond Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
| | Variable | | Principal | | | Interest | | Maturity | | | |
Security | | Rate | | Amount | | | Rate % | | Date | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 59.7% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMMERCIAL SERVICES - 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ashtead Capital, Inc. - 144A | | | | $ | 200,000 | | | 4.375 | | 8/15/2027 | | $ | 202,750 | |
Prime Security Services Borrower LLC / Prime Finance Inc - 144A | | | | | 55,000 | | | 9.250 | | 5/15/2023 | | | 61,089 | |
S&P Global Inc | | | | | 170,000 | | | 4.000 | | 6/15/2025 | | | 180,061 | |
Team Health Holdings, Inc. - 144A | | | | | 70,000 | | | 6.375 | | 2/1/2025 | | | 64,750 | |
Verisk Analytics, Inc. | | | | | 165,000 | | | 4.000 | | 6/15/2025 | | | 173,050 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 681,700 | |
COMPUTERS - 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Apple Inc | | | | | 155,000 | | | 3.250 | | 2/23/2026 | | | 158,909 | |
Apple, Inc. ^ | | | | | 138,000 | | | 2.900 | | 9/12/2027 | | | 137,179 | |
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp - 144A | | | | | 30,000 | | | 6.020 | | 6/15/2026 | | | 33,487 | |
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp - 144A | | | | | 65,000 | | | 8.100 | | 7/15/2036 | | | 82,648 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co | | | | | 100,000 | | | 3.600 | | 10/15/2020 | | | 103,472 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. ^ | | | | | 100,000 | | | 4.900 | | 10/15/2025 | | | 106,496 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 622,191 | |
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES - 1.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust | | | | | 150,000 | | | 3.650 | | 7/21/2027 | | | 150,194 | |
Air Lease Corp | | | | | 170,000 | | | 2.625 | | 9/4/2018 | | | 171,112 | |
Ally Financial, Inc. ^ | | | | | 165,000 | | | 5.750 | | 11/20/2025 | | | 182,738 | |
Brookfield Finance LLC | | | | | 174,000 | | | 4.000 | | 4/1/2024 | | | 180,884 | |
Jefferies Group LLC | | | | | 75,000 | | | 5.125 | | 1/20/2023 | | | 81,742 | |
Navient Corp. | | | | | 105,000 | | | 6.750 | | 6/25/2025 | | | 109,988 | |
Navient Corp. | | | | | 35,000 | | | 7.250 | | 9/25/2023 | | | 38,084 | |
OM Asset Management Plc | | | | | 165,000 | | | 4.800 | | 7/27/2026 | | | 170,828 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,085,570 | |
ELECTRIC - 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dominion Energy, Inc. | | | | | 20,000 | | | 2.962 | | 7/1/2019 | | | 20,276 | |
Duke Energy Corp | | | | | 170,000 | | | 2.650 | | 9/1/2026 | | | 163,462 | |
Exelon Corp | | | | | 230,000 | | | 3.497 | | 6/1/2022 | | | 236,962 | |
Southern Power Co | | | | | 170,000 | | | 4.150 | | 12/1/2025 | | | 179,930 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 600,630 | |
ELECTRONICS - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Arrow Electronics, Inc. | | | | | 175,000 | | | 3.875 | | 1/12/2028 | | | 175,761 | |
Flex Ltd | | | | | 165,000 | | | 4.750 | | 6/15/2025 | | | 177,945 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 353,706 | |
ENERGY - ALTERNATE RESOURCES - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TerraForm Power Operating LLC - 144A | | | | | 110,000 | | | 5.875 | | 2/1/2023 | | | 115,775 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ENTERTAINMENT - 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Eldorado Resorts, Inc | | | | | 75,000 | | | 6.000 | | 4/1/2025 | | | 79,500 | |
Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd. - 144A | | | | | 45,000 | | | 8.250 | | 3/1/2024 | | | 47,925 | |
Scientific Games International, Inc. | | | | | 80,000 | | | 6.625 | | 5/15/2021 | | | 83,100 | |
Scientific Games International, Inc. - 144A | | | | | 10,000 | | | 7.000 | | 1/1/2022 | | | 10,600 | |
Scientific Games International, Inc. - 144A | | | | | 75,000 | | | 5.000 | | 10/15/2025 | | | 76,313 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 297,438 | |
FOOD - 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co | | | | | 165,000 | | | 3.000 | | 6/1/2026 | | | 159,731 | |
Safeway, Inc. | | | | | 85,000 | | | 7.250 | | 2/1/2031 | | | 73,950 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 233,681 | |
GAS - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NGL Energy Partners LP | | | | | 130,000 | | | 5.125 | | 7/15/2019 | | | 130,325 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS - 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Abbott Laboratories | | | | | 35,000 | | | 3.400 | | 11/30/2023 | | | 35,948 | |
Abbott Laboratories | | | | | 200,000 | | | 3.750 | | 11/30/2026 | | | 206,686 | |
Becton Dickinson and Co | | | | | 33,000 | | | 3.363 | | 6/6/2024 | | | 33,322 | |
Becton Dickinson and Co | | | | | 200,000 | | | 3.700 | | 6/6/2027 | | | 201,867 | |
Fresenius US Finance II, Inc. - 144A | | | | | 25,000 | | | 4.500 | | 1/15/2023 | | | 26,523 | |
Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc | | | | | 230,000 | | | 3.550 | | 4/1/2025 | | | 234,357 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 738,703 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Corporate/Government Bond Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
| | Variable | | Principal | | | Interest | | Maturity | | | |
Security | | Rate | | Amount | | | Rate % | | Date | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 59.7% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
HEALTHCARE - SERVICES - 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cardinal Health, Inc. | | | | $ | 140,000 | | | 3.410 | | 6/15/2027 | | $ | 138,744 | |
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc. | | | | | 85,000 | | | 6.250 | | 3/31/2023 | | | 82,131 | |
Envision Healthcare Corp. - 144A | | | | | 30,000 | | | 6.250 | | 12/1/2024 | | | 31,238 | |
HCA, Inc. | | | | | 125,000 | | | 5.375 | | 2/1/2025 | | | 129,219 | |
Surgery Center Holdings, Inc. - 144A | | | | | 100,000 | | | 8.875 | | 4/15/2021 | | | 102,500 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp. - 144A | | | | | 145,000 | | | 4.625 | | 7/15/2024 | | | 143,189 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 627,021 | |
HOLDING COMPANIES - DIVERSIFIED - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Leucadia National Corp. | | | | | 130,000 | | | 5.500 | | 10/18/2023 | | | 138,518 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
HOME BUILDERS - 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CalAtlantic Group, Inc. | | | | | 140,000 | | | 5.250 | | 6/1/2026 | | | 149,625 | |
DR Horton, Inc. ^ | | | | | 165,000 | | | 4.750 | | 2/15/2023 | | | 178,415 | |
MDC Holdings, Inc. | | | | | 160,000 | | | 5.500 | | 1/15/2024 | | | 173,000 | |
TRI Pointe Holdings, Inc. | | | | | 160,000 | | | 5.875 | | 6/15/2024 | | | 174,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 675,040 | |
HOME EQUITY ABS - 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bayview Financial Mortgage Pass-Through Trust 2006-A (a) | | | | | 193,299 | | | 6.087 | | 2/28/2041 | | | 199,986 | |
GSAA Trust 2005-1 AF4 (a) | | | | | 173,331 | | | 5.619 | | 11/25/2034 | | | 177,136 | |
NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust Series 2004-4 | | 1 Month LIBOR + 1.725% | | | 140,000 | | | 2.963 | + | 3/25/2035 | | | 140,522 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 517,644 | |
INSURANCE - 1.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Allstate Corp. | | 3 Month LIBOR + 2.938% | | | 150,000 | | | 5.750 | + | 8/15/2053 | | | 164,250 | |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. ^ | | | | | 35,000 | | | 3.125 | | 3/15/2026 | | | 35,469 | |
Manulife Financial Corp. | | | | | 160,000 | | | 4.150 | | 3/4/2026 | | | 170,322 | |
MetLife, Inc. | | | | | 195,000 | | | 4.368 | | 9/15/2023 | | | 212,249 | |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | | 3 Month LIBOR + 3.920% | | | 300,000 | | | 5.625 | + | 6/15/2043 | | | 326,325 | |
Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America - 144A | | 3 Month LIBOR + 2.661% | | | 110,000 | | | 4.375 | + | 9/15/2054 | | | 111,513 | |
Trinity Acquisition PLC | | | | | 60,000 | | | 4.400 | | 3/15/2026 | | | 64,131 | |
Trinity Acquisition PLC | | | | | 10,000 | | | 3.500 | | 9/15/2021 | | | 10,199 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,094,458 | |
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ares Capital Corp. | | | | | 23,000 | | | 4.875 | | 11/30/2018 | | | 23,658 | |
Ares Capital Corp. | | | | | 59,000 | | | 3.875 | | 1/15/2020 | | | 60,499 | |
Ares Capital Corp. | | | | | 80,000 | | | 3.500 | | 2/10/2023 | | | 79,307 | |
FS Investment Corp. | | | | | 110,000 | | | 4.250 | | 1/15/2020 | | | 112,516 | |
FS Investment Corp. | | | | | 50,000 | | | 4.750 | | 5/15/2022 | | | 51,947 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 327,927 | |
LEISURE TIME - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Vista Outdoor, Inc. | | | | | 140,000 | | | 5.875 | | 10/1/2023 | | | 145,250 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LODGING - 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Caesars Growth Properties Holdings LLC | | | | | 45,000 | | | 9.375 | | 5/1/2022 | | | 48,510 | |
Wyndham Worldwide Corp. | | | | | 175,000 | | | 5.100 | | 10/1/2025 | | | 186,399 | |
Wyndham Worldwide Corp. | | | | | 45,000 | | | 4.500 | | 4/1/2027 | | | 46,052 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 280,961 | |
MACHINERY- DIVERSIFIED - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CNH Industrial NV | | | | | 137,000 | | | 4.500 | | 8/15/2023 | | | 145,220 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MEDIA - 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp - 144A | | | | | 60,000 | | | 4.000 | | 3/1/2023 | | | 61,013 | |
Discovery Communications LLC | | | | | 160,000 | | | 3.950 | | 3/20/2028 | | | 159,026 | |
SFR Group SA - 144A | | | | | 200,000 | | | 7.375 | | 5/1/2026 | | | 215,750 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc. - 144A | | | | | 130,000 | | | 5.375 | | 7/15/2026 | | | 137,313 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 573,102 | |
MINING - 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Anglo American Capital PLC ^- 144A | | | | | 200,000 | | | 4.000 | | 9/11/2027 | | | 200,524 | |
BHP Billiton Finance USA Ltd - 144A | | 3 Month LIBOR + 5.093 | | | 200,000 | | | 6.750 | + | 10/19/2075 | | | 236,000 | |
Glencore Funding LLC - 144A | | | | | 165,000 | | | 4.000 | | 3/27/2027 | | | 166,425 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 602,949 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Corporate/Government Bond Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
| | Variable | | Principal | | | Interest | | Maturity | | | |
Security | | Rate | | Amount | | | Rate % | | Date | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 59.7% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING - 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bombardier, Inc. - 144A | | | | $ | 110,000 | | | 6.125 | | 1/15/2023 | | $ | 110,413 | |
General Electric Co. | | 3 Month LIBOR + 3.330% | | | 421,000 | | | 5.000 | + | Perpetual | | | 439,945 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 550,358 | |
OFFICE / BUSINESS EQUIPMENT - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Pitney Bowes, Inc. | | | | | 159,000 | | | 3.875 | | 5/15/2022 | | | 154,115 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OIL & GAS - 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alta Mesa Holdings LP / Alta Mesa Finance Services Corp. - 144A | | | | | 55,000 | | | 7.875 | | 12/15/2024 | | | 60,225 | |
EP Energy LLC / Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc. ^ - 144A | | | | | 65,000 | | | 8.000 | | 11/29/2024 | | | 66,625 | |
Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. | | | | | 100,000 | | | 4.650 | | 3/15/2025 | | | 106,357 | |
Holly Frontier Corp. | | | | | 165,000 | | | 5.875 | | 4/1/2026 | | | 183,436 | |
Oasis Petroleum Inc | | | | | 65,000 | | | 6.875 | | 1/15/2023 | | | 66,463 | |
Parsley Energy LLC / Parsley Finance Corp - 144A | | | | | 155,000 | | | 5.625 | | 10/15/2027 | | | 160,329 | |
Petrobras Global Finance BV ^ | | | | | 160,000 | | | 7.375 | | 1/17/2027 | | | 178,000 | |
Petrobras Global Finance BV - 144A | | | | | 80,000 | | | 5.299 | | 1/27/2025 | | | 80,360 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos | | | | | 125,000 | | | 6.875 | | 8/4/2026 | | | 140,750 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos - 144A | | | | | 85,000 | | | 6.500 | | 3/13/2027 | | | 92,926 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,135,471 | |
OTHER ABS - 5.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
American Homes 4 Rent 2014-SFR2 Trust - 144A | | | | | 130,000 | | | 4.705 | | 10/17/2036 | | | 139,002 | |
American Homes 4 Rent 2015-SFR2 Trust- 144A | | | | | 120,000 | | | 4.691 | | 10/17/2045 | | | 128,838 | |
Bayview Opportunity Master Fund IVa Trust 2017-SPL5 - 144A | | 3 Month LIBOR + 1.465% | | | 100,000 | | | 4.000 | + | 6/28/2057 | | | 106,020 | |
Bayview Opportunity Master Fund IVa Trust 2017-RT1 - 144A | | | | | 111,992 | | | 3.000 | | 3/28/2057 | | | 113,189 | |
Bayview Opportunity Master Fund IVa Trust 2017-SPL1 - 144A | | | | | 99,646 | | | 4.250 | | 10/28/2064 | | | 104,405 | |
Bayview Opportunity Master Fund IVb Trust 2017-SPL3 - 144A | | | | | 100,000 | | | 4.250 | | 11/28/2053 | | | 105,258 | |
CWABS Asset-Backed Certificates Trust 2005-1 | | | | | 199,664 | | | 5.081 | | 7/25/2035 | | | 207,295 | |
DB Master Finance LLC - 144A | | | | | 131,625 | | | 3.980 | | 2/20/2045 | | | 134,786 | |
Diamond Resorts Owner Trust ^ - 144A | | | | | 180,000 | | | 3.270 | | 10/22/2029 | | | 179,866 | |
MVW Owner Trust 2016-1 - 144A | | | | | 120,876 | | | 2.250 | | 12/20/2033 | | | 118,893 | |
MVW Owner Trust 2017-1 - 144A | | | | | 157,156 | | | 2.420 | | 12/20/2034 | | | 156,596 | |
Oak Hill Advisors Residential Loan Trust 2017-NPL2 - 144A | | | | | 213,625 | | | 3.000 | | 7/25/2057 | | | 214,086 | |
RCO Mortgage LLC 2017-1 - 144A | | | | | 225,179 | | | 3.375 | | 8/25/2022 | | | 226,740 | |
Sierra Timeshare 2014-2 Receivables Funding LLC - 144A | | | | | 16,975 | | | 2.050 | | 6/20/2031 | | | 16,945 | |
Sofi Consumer Loan Program 2017-5 LLC - 144A | | | | | 105,000 | | | 2.780 | | 9/25/2026 | | | 104,782 | |
TGIF Funding LLC 2017-1A - 144A | | | | | 134,325 | | | 5.500 | | 4/30/2047 | | | 138,242 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust 2015-1 - 144A | | | | | 172,000 | | | 3.250 | | 10/25/2053 | | | 174,491 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust 2015-1 - 144A | | | | | 190,000 | | | 3.250 | | 11/25/2060 | | | 193,881 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust 2015-3 - 144A | | | | | 97,592 | | | 3.000 | | 3/25/2054 | | | 98,671 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust 2016-2 - 144A | | | | | 74,756 | | | 3.000 | | 8/25/2055 | | | 75,634 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust 2015-6 - 144A | | | | | 130,000 | | | 3.750 | | 4/25/2055 | | | 135,863 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust 2017-1 - 144A | | | | | 115,000 | | | 3.750 | | 10/25/2056 | | | 117,470 | |
Tricon American Homes 2017-SFR1 Trust - 144A | | | | | 100,000 | | | 2.716 | | 9/17/2034 | | | 99,204 | |
VSE 2017-A VOI Mortgage LLC - 144A | | | | | 131,621 | | | 2.330 | | 3/20/2035 | | | 131,594 | |
VOLT LXIII LLC - 144A | | | | | 100,000 | | | 3.000 | | 10/25/2047 | | | 100,000 | |
VOLT LVI LLC - 144A | | | | | 158,261 | | | 3.500 | | 3/25/2047 | | | 159,826 | |
VOLT LX LLC - 144A | | | | | 150,164 | | | 3.250 | | 4/25/2059 | | | 151,313 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,632,890 | |
PHARMACEUTICALS - 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | | | 55,000 | | | 3.600 | | 5/14/2025 | | | 56,628 | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | | | 100,000 | | | 2.850 | | 5/14/2023 | | | 100,512 | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | | | 100,000 | | | 3.200 | | 5/14/2026 | | | 99,490 | |
Cardinal Health, Inc. | | | | | 105,000 | | | 3.079 | | 6/15/2024 | | | 104,461 | |
Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc. - 144A | | | | | 15,000 | | | 4.875 | | 1/15/2026 | | | 15,263 | |
Mylan NV | | | | | 45,000 | | | 3.150 | | 6/15/2021 | | | 45,550 | |
Mylan NV | | | | | 105,000 | | | 3.950 | | 6/15/2026 | | | 105,066 | |
Owens & Minor, Inc. | | | | | 30,000 | | | 3.875 | | 9/15/2021 | | | 30,601 | |
Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC | | | | | 75,000 | | | 2.400 | | 9/23/2021 | | | 74,565 | |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. - 144A | | | | | 50,000 | | | 5.500 | | 3/1/2023 | | | 42,125 | |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. - 144A | | | | | 10,000 | | | 6.500 | | 3/15/2022 | | | 10,625 | |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. - 144A ^ | | | | | 20,000 | | | 7.000 | | 3/15/2024 | | | 21,700 | |
Zoetis, Inc. | | | | | 45,000 | | | 3.450 | | 11/13/2020 | | | 46,494 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 753,080 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Corporate/Government Bond Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
| | Variable | | Principal | | | Interest | | Maturity | | | |
Security | | Rate | | Amount | | | Rate % | | Date | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 59.7% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
PIPELINES - 1.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC | | | | $ | 115,000 | | | 5.875 | | 3/31/2025 | | $ | 124,919 | |
Crestwood Midstream Partners LP / Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp. | | | | | 115,000 | | | 5.750 | | 4/1/2025 | | | 118,450 | |
Enbridge Energy Partners LP | | | | | 165,000 | | | 5.875 | | 10/15/2025 | | | 189,206 | |
Energy Transfer LP | | | | | 50,000 | | | 4.250 | | 3/15/2023 | | | 51,001 | |
Energy Transfer LP ^ | | | | | 165,000 | | | 4.200 | | 4/15/2027 | | | 167,249 | |
Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | | | | 45,000 | | | 7.750 | | 1/15/2032 | | | 57,939 | |
Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | | | | 160,000 | | | 4.300 | | 6/1/2025 | | | 168,427 | |
MPLX LP | | | | | 135,000 | | | 4.875 | | 12/1/2024 | | | 147,035 | |
NuStar Logistics LP | | | | | 55,000 | | | 5.625 | | 4/28/2027 | | | 58,163 | |
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC ^ | | | | | 100,000 | | | 6.250 | | 3/15/2022 | | | 112,692 | |
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC | | | | | 30,000 | | | 4.200 | | 3/15/2028 | | | 30,664 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,225,745 | |
PRIVATE EQUITY - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Apollo Management Holdings LP - 144A | | | | | 135,000 | | | 4.000 | | 5/30/2024 | | | 138,440 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
REITS - 5.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | | | | | 100,000 | | | 3.950 | | 1/15/2027 | | | 102,645 | |
Brixmor Operating Partnership LP | | | | | 45,000 | | | 3.875 | | 8/15/2022 | | | 46,448 | |
Corporate Office Properties LP | | | | | 366,000 | | | 3.600 | | 5/15/2023 | | | 369,686 | |
Corporate Office Properties LP | | | | | 90,000 | | | 3.700 | | 6/15/2021 | | | 92,374 | |
Digital Realty Trust LP | | | | | 195,000 | | | 5.250 | | 3/15/2021 | | | 211,659 | |
Digital Realty Trust LP | | | | | 70,000 | | | 3.950 | | 7/1/2022 | | | 73,845 | |
Education Realty Operating Partnership LP | | | | | 135,000 | | | 4.600 | | 12/1/2024 | | | 140,822 | |
EPR Properties | | | | | 220,000 | | | 4.750 | | 12/15/2026 | | | 229,690 | |
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. | | | | | 90,000 | | | 3.875 | | 5/1/2025 | | | 90,987 | |
Healthcare Trust of America Holdings LP | | | | | 60,000 | | | 3.375 | | 7/15/2021 | | | 61,578 | |
Healthcare Trust of America Holdings LP | | | | | 150,000 | | | 3.750 | | 7/1/2027 | | | 150,335 | |
Highwoods Realty LP | | | | | 185,000 | | | 3.625 | | 1/15/2023 | | | 187,795 | |
Hospitality Mortgage Trust | | | | | 100,000 | | | 2.418 | | 5/8/2019 | | | 100,207 | |
Hospitality Properties Trust | | | | | 165,000 | | | 4.950 | | 2/15/2027 | | | 175,070 | |
iStar, Inc. | | | | | 100,000 | | | 5.000 | | 7/1/2019 | | | 101,063 | |
iStar, Inc. | | | | | 35,000 | | | 6.000 | | 4/1/2022 | | | 36,488 | |
iStar, Inc. | | | | | 60,000 | | | 5.250 | | 9/15/2022 | | | 61,650 | |
Kilroy Realty LP | | | | | 165,000 | | | 4.375 | | 10/1/2025 | | | 173,595 | |
Kimco Realty Corp | | | | | 200,000 | | | 3.300 | | 2/1/2025 | | | 200,718 | |
LifeStorage LP/CA | | | | | 100,000 | | | 3.500 | | 7/1/2026 | | | 96,710 | |
MPT Operating Partnership LP / MPT Finance Corp | | | | | 60,000 | | | 5.500 | | 5/1/2024 | | | 63,825 | |
MPT Operating Partnership LP / MPT Finance Corp | | | | | 15,000 | | | 6.375 | | 3/1/2024 | | | 16,294 | |
MPT Operating Partnership LP / MPT Finance Corp | | | | | 85,000 | | | 5.000 | | 10/15/2027 | | | 87,550 | |
National Retail Properties Inc | | | | | 50,000 | | | 4.000 | | 11/15/2025 | | | 51,404 | |
Retail Opportunity Investments Partnership LP | | | | | 105,000 | | | 4.000 | | 12/15/2024 | | | 102,317 | |
Select Income REIT | | | | | 170,000 | | | 4.500 | | 2/1/2025 | | | 174,086 | |
Uniti Group LP / Uniti Fiber Holdings Inc / CSL Capital LLC - 144A | | | | | 110,000 | | | 7.125 | | 12/15/2024 | | | 102,025 | |
Welltower Inc | | | | | 175,000 | | | 4.000 | | 6/1/2025 | | | 182,223 | |
WP Carey Inc | | | | | 135,000 | | | 4.600 | | 4/1/2024 | | | 141,328 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,624,417 | |
RETAIL - 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CVS Health Corp. | | | | | 200,000 | | | 2.875 | | 6/1/2026 | | | 190,847 | |
PetSmart, Inc. - 144A | | | | | 100,000 | | | 7.125 | | 3/15/2023 | | | 76,500 | |
QVC, Inc. | | | | | 380,000 | | | 4.375 | | 3/15/2023 | | | 396,341 | |
Tops Holding LLC / Tops Markets II Corp. - 144A | | | | | 110,000 | | | 8.000 | | 6/15/2022 | | | 66,550 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 730,238 | |
SEMICONDUCTORS - 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | | | | 165,000 | | | 3.300 | | 4/1/2027 | | | 168,951 | |
Broadcom Corp. / Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd. - 144A | | | | | 75,000 | | | 3.000 | | 1/15/2022 | | | 76,113 | |
Broadcom Corp. / Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd. - 144A | | | | | 135,000 | | | 3.625 | | 1/15/2024 | | | 139,621 | |
Broadcom Corp. / Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd. - 144A | | | | | 115,000 | | | 3.125 | | 1/15/2025 | | | 114,225 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 498,910 | |
SOFTWARE - 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
First Data Corp. - 144A | | | | | 130,000 | | | 5.000 | | 1/15/2024 | | | 135,525 | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | | | 195,000 | | | 3.300 | | 2/6/2027 | | | 202,010 | |
Vmware, Inc. | | | | | 83,000 | | | 2.950 | | 8/21/2022 | | | 83,228 | |
Vmware, Inc. | | | | | 88,000 | | | 3.900 | | 8/21/2027 | | | 88,334 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 509,097 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Corporate/Government Bond Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
| | Variable | | Principal | | | Interest | | Maturity | | | |
Security | | Rate | | Amount | | | Rate % | | Date | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 59.7% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
STUDENT LOAN ABS - 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Navient Private Education Loan Trust 2017-A - 144A | | | | $ | 160,000 | | | 2.880 | | 12/16/2058 | | $ | 159,979 | |
SoFi Professional Loan Program 2016-C LLC - 144A | | | | | 205,000 | | | 2.360 | | 12/27/2032 | | | 203,851 | |
SoFi Professional Loan Program 2017-E LLC - 144A | | | | | 215,000 | | | 2.720 | | 11/26/2040 | | | 214,593 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 578,423 | |
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 1.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AT&T, Inc. | | | | | 385,000 | | | 3.875 | | 8/15/2021 | | | 405,754 | |
AT&T, Inc. | | | | | 75,000 | | | 3.900 | | 8/14/2027 | | | 74,851 | |
Frontier Communications Corp. | | | | | 95,000 | | | 10.500 | | 9/15/2022 | | | 83,125 | |
Telefonica Emisiones SAU | | | | | 265,000 | | | 4.570 | | 4/27/2023 | | | 288,001 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | | | 250,000 | | | 4.125 | | 3/16/2027 | | | 261,391 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,113,122 | |
TRUCKING & LEASING - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Aviation Capital Group LLC - 144A | | | | | 100,000 | | | 3.500 | | 11/1/2027 | | | 98,906 | |
GATX Corp. | | | | | 25,000 | | | 3.250 | | 9/15/2026 | | | 24,656 | |
Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP - 144A | | | | | 55,000 | | | 3.375 | | 2/1/2022 | | | 56,448 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 180,010 | |
WHOLE LOAN COLLATERAL CMO - 1.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Banc of America Funding 2005-1 Trust | | | | | 51,596 | | | 5.500 | | 2/25/2035 | | | 51,765 | |
Chase Mortgage Trust 2016-2 - 144A | | | | | 98,545 | | | 3.750 | | 12/25/2045 | | | 100,195 | |
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Inc. | | | | | 57,529 | | | 6.750 | | 8/25/2034 | | | 62,344 | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust - 144A | | | | | 347,987 | | | 2.609 | | 12/25/2046 | | | 349,390 | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust 2017-3 - 144A | | 3 Month LIBOR + 1.011% | | | 117,387 | | | 2.500 | + | 8/25/2047 | | | 117,039 | |
MASTR Alternative Loan Trust 2004-4 | | | | | 67,923 | | | 5.500 | | 4/25/2034 | | | 70,688 | |
Residential Asset Securitization Trust 2005-A1 | | | | | 89,770 | | | 5.500 | | 4/25/2035 | | | 92,607 | |
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2004-4 | | 3 Month LIBOR + 1.926% | | | 102,796 | | | 3.520 | + | 4/25/2034 | | | 104,313 | |
WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2003-S8 Trust | | | | | 11,740 | | | 5.000 | | 9/25/2018 | | | 11,784 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 960,125 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES (Cost - $42,211,116) | | | | | | | | | | | | | 43,097,508 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS - 1.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Argentine Republic Government International Bond | | | | | 150,000 | | | 7.625 | | 4/22/2046 | | | 168,375 | |
Argentine Republic Government International Bond | | | | | 130,000 | | | 6.875 | | 1/26/2027 | | | 141,895 | |
Abu Dhabi Government International Bond - 144A | | | | | 200,000 | | | 2.500 | | 10/11/2022 | | | 198,857 | |
Republic of South Africa Government International Bond ^ | | | | | 200,000 | | | 4.300 | | 10/12/2028 | | | 185,415 | |
Turkey Government International Bond | | | | | 200,000 | | | 7.375 | | 2/5/2025 | | | 229,754 | |
TOTAL FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS - (Cost - $893,040) | | | | | | | | | | | | | 924,296 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS - 3.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey | | | | | 470,000 | | | 5.000 | | 4/15/2057 | | | 539,772 | |
Rockdale County Water & Sewerage Authority | | | | | 305,000 | | | 3.060 | | 7/1/2024 | | | 306,369 | |
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority | | | | | 325,000 | | | 5.594 | | 7/1/2043 | | | 360,995 | |
State of California | | | | | 765,000 | | | 7.600 | | 11/1/2040 | | | 1,203,720 | |
State of Texas | | | | | 245,000 | | | 3.011 | | 10/1/2026 | | | 247,892 | |
TOTAL MUNICIPAL - (Cost - $2,616,921) | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,658,748 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCY - 26.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY - 12.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fannie Mae Pool | | | | | 90,451 | | | 6.500 | | 5/1/2037 | | | 105,521 | |
Fannie Mae Pool | | | | | 119,541 | | | 3.000 | | 3/1/2043 | | | 119,962 | |
Fannie Mae Pool | | | | | 316,665 | | | 3.500 | | 8/1/2045 | | | 325,853 | |
Fannie Mae Pool | | | | | 347,126 | | | 3.000 | | 8/1/2045 | | | 348,404 | |
Fannie Mae Pool | | | | | 332,313 | | | 3.500 | | 8/1/2045 | | | 341,955 | |
Fannie Mae Pool | | | | | 206,579 | | | 3.500 | | 12/1/2045 | | | 212,573 | |
Fannie Mae Pool | | | | | 449,656 | | | 3.000 | | 12/1/2045 | | | 450,305 | |
Fannie Mae Pool | | | | | 222,560 | | | 3.500 | | 1/1/2046 | | | 229,017 | |
Fannie Mae Pool | | | | | 344,810 | | | 3.000 | | 4/1/2046 | | | 345,308 | |
Fannie Mae Pool | | | | | 848,081 | | | 3.500 | | 1/1/2047 | | | 872,688 | |
Fannie Mae Pool | | | | | 261,286 | | | 4.000 | | 9/1/2044 | | | 274,489 | |
Fannie Mae Pool | | | | | 26,566 | | | 6.000 | | 11/1/2034 | | | 30,249 | |
Fannie Mae Pool | | | | | 26,848 | | | 6.000 | | 3/1/2036 | | | 30,517 | |
Fannie Mae Pool | | | | | 369,733 | | | 3.500 | | 6/1/2046 | | | 380,461 | |
Fannie Mae Pool | | | | | 466,855 | | | 3.500 | | 12/1/2046 | | | 480,401 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Corporate/Government Bond Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
| | Variable | | Principal | | | Interest | | Maturity | | | |
Security | | Rate | | Amount | | | Rate % | | Date | | Value | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY - 12.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fannie Mae Pool | | | | $ | 42,902 | | | 5.500 | | 4/1/2038 | | $ | 48,018 | |
Fannie Mae Pool | | | | | 75,215 | | | 6.000 | | 8/1/2038 | | | 85,275 | |
Fannie Mae Pool | | | | | 209,315 | | | 5.500 | | 9/1/2036 | | | 233,857 | |
Fannie Mae Pool | | | | | 32,523 | | | 5.000 | | 4/1/2038 | | | 36,128 | |
Fannie Mae Pool | | | | | 166,267 | | | 5.000 | | 6/1/2039 | | | 183,285 | |
Fannie Mae Pool | | | | | 482,107 | | | 3.500 | | 1/1/2046 | | | 496,096 | |
Fannie Mae Pool | | | | | 511,054 | | | 4.000 | | 6/1/2047 | | | 537,298 | |
Fannie Mae Pool | | | | | 132,472 | | | 3.500 | | 7/1/2047 | | | 136,316 | |
Fannie Mae Pool | | | | | 799,525 | | | 4.000 | | 7/1/2047 | | | 840,809 | |
Freddie Mac Gold Pool | | | | | 223,395 | | | 5.000 | | 12/1/2035 | | | 247,219 | |
Freddie Mac Gold Pool | | | | | 36,473 | | | 5.500 | | 10/1/2039 | | | 40,518 | |
Freddie Mac Gold Pool | | | | | 438,419 | | | 4.000 | | 4/1/2046 | | | 460,535 | |
Freddie Mac Gold Pool | | | | | 93,773 | | | 3.500 | | 7/1/2047 | | | 96,493 | |
Freddie Mac Gold Pool | | | | | 536,821 | | | 4.000 | | 8/1/2047 | | | 564,615 | |
Freddie Mac Gold Pool | | | | | 303,473 | | | 3.500 | | 4/1/2046 | | | 312,280 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,866,445 | |
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS - 14.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States Treasury Bond | | | | | 1,185,000 | | | 3.125 | | 2/15/2043 | | | 1,247,003 | |
United States Treasury Bond | | | | | 1,577,000 | | | 2.500 | | 2/15/2046 | | | 1,462,728 | |
United States Treasury Bond ^ | | | | | 6,385,000 | | | 1.625 | | 2/15/2026 | | | 6,051,658 | |
United States Treasury Bond | | | | | 1,480,000 | | | 1.125 | | 2/28/2019 | | | 1,472,571 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,233,960 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCY (Cost - $19,236,890) | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19,100,405 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BANK LOANS - 3.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ADVERTISTING - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Red Ventures LLC Term Loan | | LIBOR + 4.000% | | | 75,000 | | | 5.363 | + | 11/8/2024 | | | 74,625 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AEROSPACE - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accudyne Industries Initial Term Loan | | LIBOR + 3.750% | | | 70,000 | | | 5.084 | + | 8/18/2024 | | | 70,656 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AGRICULTURE - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NVA Holdings, Inc. Term Loan | | LIBOR + 7.000% | | | 46,956 | | | 8.334 | + | 9/25/2029 | | | 47,386 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AUTO MANUFACTURERS - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Navistar, Inc. Tranche B Term Loan | | LIBOR + 4.000% | | | 84,144 | | | 7.250 | + | 8/7/2020 | | | 84,407 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CHEMICALS - 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ineos US Finance LLC New 2022 Dollar Term Loan Retired | | LIBOR + 2.750% | | | 6,826 | | | 4.191 | + | 3/31/2022 | | | 6,841 | |
Ineos US Finance LLC New 2024 Dollar Term Loan | | LIBOR + 2.200% | | | 10,000 | | | 3.392 | + | 3/31/2024 | | | 10,024 | |
Tronox Blocked Borrower Blocked Dollar Term Loan | | LIBOR + 3.000% | | | 17,442 | | | 4.329 | + | 9/24/2024 | | | 17,604 | |
Tronox Pigments BV Term B-4 Loan | | LIBOR + 3.000% | | | 7,558 | | | 4.329 | + | 9/24/2024 | | | 7,628 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 42,097 | |
COMMERCIAL SERVICES - 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CHG Healthcare Services, Inc. New Term Loan | | LIBOR + 3.250% | | | 65,995 | | | 4.672 | + | 6/8/2023 | | | 66,702 | |
CPI Card Group Term Loan | | LIBOR + 4.500% | | | 120,000 | | | 5.941 | + | 8/16/2022 | | | 87,600 | |
Parexel International Corporation Initial Term Loan | | LIBOR + 3.000% | | | 20,000 | | | 7.068 | + | 2/28/2022 | | | 20,213 | |
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. New Loan | | LIBOR + 5.750% | | | 85,000 | | | 4.381 | + | 9/28/2024 | | | 86,434 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 260,949 | |
DISTRIBUTION / WHOLESALE - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. Term Loan B | | LIBOR + 2.250% | | | 125,000 | | | 3.603 | + | 1/2/2025 | | | 125,996 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DIVERSIFIED - FINANCIAL SERVICES - 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital Automotive LP Initial Tranche B-2 Term Loan | | LIBOR + 2.500% | | | 14,562 | | | 3.881 | + | 3/24/2024 | | | 14,620 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ELECTRIC - 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Energy Future Intermediate Term Loan | | LIBOR + 3.000% | | | 65,000 | | | 4.381 | + | 6/30/2018 | | | 65,488 | |
NRG Energy, Inc. Term Loan | | LIBOR + 2.250% | | | 111,856 | | | 3.584 | + | 6/30/2023 | | | 112,358 | |
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Company LLC Initial Term Loan | | LIBOR + 2.750% | | | 47,093 | | | 4.133 | + | 8/4/2023 | | | 47,306 | |
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Company LLC Initial Term Loan | | LIBOR + 2.750% | | | 10,714 | | | 4.142 | + | 8/4/2023 | | | 10,761 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 235,913 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Corporate/Government Bond Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
| | Variable | | Principal | | | Interest | | Maturity | | | |
Security | | Rate | | Amount | | | Rate % | | Date | | Value | |
BANK LOANS - 3.7% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ELECTRONICS - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SharkNinja Operating LLC Tranche B Term Loan | | LIBOR + 4.000% | | $ | 50,000 | | | 5.334 | + | 9/28/2024 | | $ | 50,229 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ENTERTAINMENT - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Caesars Entertainment Term B Loan | | LIBOR + 2.500% | | | 120,000 | | | 3.881 | + | 10/8/2024 | | | 120,235 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL - 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advanced Disposal Services, Inc. Additional Term Loan | | LIBOR + 2.750% | | | 11,710 | | | 4.142 | + | 11/10/2023 | | | 11,827 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
FOOD - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Albertsons LLC 2017-1 Term B-4 Loan | | LIBOR + 2.750% | | | 68,957 | | | 4.131 | + | 8/24/2021 | | | 67,001 | |
JBS USA LLC Initial Term Loan | | LIBOR + 2.500% | | | 84,575 | | | 3.854 | + | 10/30/2022 | | | 82,990 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 149,991 | |
HEALTHCARE - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Envision Healthcare Corp. Initial Term Loan | | LIBOR + 3.000% | | | 14,925 | | | 4.381 | + | 11/30/2023 | | | 15,011 | |
Quorum Health Corp. Term Loan | | LIBOR + 6.750% | | | 57,776 | | | 8.100 | + | 4/28/2022 | | | 58,498 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 73,509 | |
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TKC Holdings, Inc. Initial Term Loan | | LIBOR + 4.250% | | | 59,700 | | | 5.584 | + | 1/31/2023 | | | 60,434 | |
UFC Holdings LLC Term Loan | | LIBOR + 3.250% | | | 67,384 | | | 4.624 | + | 8/18/2023 | | | 68,034 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 128,468 | |
LODGING - 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. Term B Loan | | LIBOR + 3.500% | | | 108,590 | | | 4.881 | + | 10/12/2020 | | | 108,803 | |
Caesars Growth Partners 2017 Term Loan | | LIBOR + 3.000% | | | 54,445 | | | 4.381 | + | 5/8/2021 | | | 54,530 | |
Playa Resorts and Hotels Initial Term Loan | | LIBOR + 3.000% | | | 14,963 | | | 4.380 | + | 4/28/2024 | | | 15,024 | |
Station Casino LLC Term B Facilitiy Loan | | LIBOR + 2.500% | | | 55,920 | | | 3.867 | + | 6/8/2023 | | | 56,186 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 234,543 | |
MACHINERY - DIVERSIFIED - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Zodiac Pool Solutions LLC Tranche B-1 Term Loan | | LBIOR + 4.000% | | | 79,401 | | | 5.334 | + | 12/20/2023 | | | 80,394 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MEDIA - 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
UPC Financing Partnership Faciliity AR | | LIBOR + 2.500% | | | 40,000 | | | 4.055 | + | 4/15/2025 | | | 40,083 | |
Univision Communications 2017 Replacement Repriced First Lien Term Loan | | LIBOR + 2.750% | | | 145,000 | | | 4.131 | + | 3/16/2024 | | | 144,754 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 184,837 | |
MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
US Farathane LLC Term B-4 Loan | | LIBOR + 3.500% | | | 75,403 | | | 4.334 | + | 12/24/2021 | | | 76,157 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OIL & GAS - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ultra Petroleum Loan | | LIBOR + 3.000% | | | 90,000 | | | 4.334 | + | 4/12/2024 | | | 90,146 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
PACKAGING & CONTAINERS - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Anchor Glass Container Corp. July 2017 Additional Term Loan | | LIBOR + 2.750% | | | 24,813 | | | 4.092 | + | 12/8/2023 | | | 25,005 | |
Plastipak Holdings, Inc. Tranche B Term Loan | | LIBOR + 2.750% | | | 25,000 | | | 4.109 | + | 10/14/2024 | | | 25,222 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 50,227 | |
PHARMACEUTICALS - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Endo Luxembourg Finance Company Initial Term Loan | | LIBOR + 4.250% | | | 94,763 | | | 5.631 | + | 4/28/2024 | | | 96,172 | |
HLF Financing US LLC Senior Lien Term Loan | | LIBOR + 5.500% | | | 28,875 | | | 6.881 | + | 2/16/2023 | | | 29,338 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 125,510 | |
REGIONAL- 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Seminole Indian Tribe of Florida Term B Loan | | LIBOR + 2.000% | | | 90,000 | | | 3.397 | + | 7/8/2024 | | | 90,535 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
RETAIL - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
84 Lumber Initial Term Loan Retired | | LIBOR + 5.750% | | | 83,406 | | | 7.124 | + | 10/24/2023 | | | 84,423 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SOFTWARE - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rackspace Hosting, Inc. 2017 Refinancing Term B Loan | | LIBOR + 3.000% | | | 101,678 | | | 4.392 | + | 11/4/2023 | | | 101,876 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Level 3 Financing, Inc. Tranche B 2024 Term Loan | | LIBOR + 2.250% | | | 105,000 | | | 3.617 | + | 2/22/2024 | | | 105,534 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL BANK LOANS - (Cost - $2,719,014) | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,715,090 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Corporate/Government Bond Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
Security | | Shares | | | | | | | Value | |
EXCHANGE TRADED FUND - 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond (Cost - $434,444) | | | 3,590 | | | | | | | $ | 434,893 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal | | | Interest | | Maturity | | | | |
| | Amount | | | Rate % | | Date | | | | |
PREFERRED STOCK - 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Zions Bancorporation - (Cost - $270,000) | | $ | 10,800 | | | 6.950 | | 9/15/2028 | | | 322,056 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT -1.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUND - 1.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Fund - Government Portfolio (Cost - $1,371,720) | | | 1,371,720 | | | 0.920 | | | | | 1,371,720 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 9.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mount Vernon Prime Portfolio (Cost - $7,021,360) | | | 7,021,360 | | | 1.320 | | | | | 7,021,360 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 107.5% (Cost - $76,774,505) | | | | | | | | | | $ | 77,646,076 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (7.5)% | | | | | | | | | | | (5,430,600 | ) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | | | | | $ | 72,215,476 | |
LLC - Limited Liability Corporation
ABS - Asset Backed Security
MBS - Mortgage Backed Security
LP - Limited Partnership
REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust
Perpetual - Perpetual bonds are fixed income instruments without defined maturity dates
| ^ | All or a portion of these securities are on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $6,838,473 at October 31, 2017. |
| + | Variable rate security. Interest rate is as of October 31, 2017. |
144A - Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. The 144A securities amounted to $16,046,276 or 22.2% of net assets.
| (a) | Step-Up Bond; the interest rate shown is the rate in effect as of October 31, 2017. |
Portfolio Composition * - (Unaudited) |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | | | 55.5 | % | | Short - Term | | | 1.8 | % |
U.S. Government & Agencies Notes & Bonds | | | 24.6 | % | | Foreign Government Bonds | | | 1.2 | % |
Collateral For Securities Loaned | | | 9.0 | % | | Exchange Traded Funds | | | 0.6 | % |
Bank Loans | | | 3.5 | % | | Preferred Stock | | | 0.4 | % |
Municipal | | | 3.4 | % | | Total | | | 100.0 | % |
| * | Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2017. |
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which is based on Fund net assets.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Dunham Monthly Distribution Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (Perella Weinberg Partners) |
The CBOE Volatility Index, commonly known as the fear gauge, has hovered at extremely low levels and even touched the lowest level since December 1993. The low levels of volatility implies a sense of complacency in the markets and may be attributed to stable growth with low yields and low inflation. Despite the record low levels of volatility, there have been relatively short periods that have experienced significant spikes and drops. For example, market volatility, as measured by the CBOE Volatility Index (“VIX”), spiked over 30 percent and as high as 70 percent four different occasions over the fiscal year ended October 31, 2017 before retreating back to acutely low levels. Event-driven strategies, as measured by the Credit Suisse Event Driven Index, and market neutral strategies, as measured by the IQ Hedge Market Neutral Beta Index, increased 6.4 percent and 1.4 percent, respectively. This came on the heels of these same two strategies increasing 1.4 percent and 2.1 percent, respectively in the previous fiscal year. These performances underperformed the broader equity index, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, which increased 23.6 percent over the most recent fiscal year ended October 31, 2017 and 4.5 percent the previous fiscal year.
The Sub-Adviser implements a combination of tactical long/short equity investing and event-driven equity investing within the context of a diversified, low-net portfolio of mid and large cap equites. The Sub-Adviser believes that in the short to medium term the fundamental catalysts of stock returns can often be diluted or even overridden by other influencers of stock prices such as technical, macro/thematic factors and behavioral sentiment. As a result, the Sub-Adviser developed a “multiple lens” approach that takes into account all of these considerations in developing portfolio construction and managing risk. To achieve the Fund’s objective, the Fund invests in both select long and short equity opportunities and event-driven opportunities with a “hard” catalyst. The Fund leverages significant knowledge synergies between the two strategies and maintains a flexible investment mandate across such strategies in order to take advantage of opportunities presented in the market.
For the first half of the fiscal year the previous Sub-Adviser implemented a strategy that was predominately an event-driven strategy. In the second half of the fiscal year, in addition to the event-driven strategy, the current Sub-Adviser implemented a long/short equity strategy. The allocation within the Fund between the event-driven strategy and the long/short strategy began the final six months of the fiscal year at approximately 36 percent allocated to the event-driven strategy and 64 percent allocated to the long/short strategy. By the end of the most recent fiscal year ended October 31, 2017, the event-driven strategy allocation was reduced to 25 percent with the remaining allocation dedicated to the long/short strategy. The reduction in event exposure in no way reflects the Sub-Adviser’s lack of optimism for the space. The Sub-Adviser believes that the latest announced deals have generally been smaller with less attractive spreads. The Sub-Adviser is unwilling to force allocation into lower quality opportunities just to maintain exposure. The Sub-Adviser views this as poor risk management and feel this is what differentiates them from other peers’ strategies in the space, especially those forced to dump cash into unattractive opportunities.
Merger arbitrage strategies, as measured by the Credit Suisse Merger Arbitrage Index, increased 8.7 percent over the most recent fiscal year ended October 31, 2017, most of which is attributable to the 4.9 percent in the initial six months. Despite the spikes in volatility, deals continued to close over the fiscal year. The cash and stock acquisition of B/E Aerospace Inc. (BEAV) (holding percentage**: 0.18 percent) by Rockwell Collins (COL) (holding percentage**: -0.73 percent) also completed in the first six months of the fiscal year. B/E Aerospace Inc. will now operate as a newly formed business segment within Rockwell Collins, called Interior Systems. Rockwell Collins had previously stated that it expects the transaction to be a good synergy. These deals successfully closed despite exhibiting substantial spreads in the weeks and months prior to closing. Significant spreads on deals that ultimately proved to successfully close helps to illustrate how this ongoing volatility significantly influences deal spreads within the event-driven space. In the face of a bit of summer doldrums in the merger space, deals also closed in the final six months of the fiscal year. For example, this included the all stock acquisition of Felcor Lodging Trust Inc. (FCH) (holding percentage**: 0.60 percent) by RJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) (holding percentage**: -0.67 percent). The transaction adds numerous desirable assets in California, Florida, and Boston to RLJ’s portfolio.
Long/Short equity strategies, as measured by the Credit Suisse Long/Short Index, increased 5.1 percent over the final six months of the fiscal year. Mega-capitalization technology stocks have experienced a robust rally in 2016 and to begin 2017. This rally has stretched multiples on the S&P 500, and it has also led to an enormous outperformance of growth stocks over value stocks. In the third fiscal quarter the multiple on the S&P 500 was 18.8 times, and the forward looking 2018 figure was 16.8 times. Companies have released earnings and the result are in line with expectations, however there is a lot of additional expectations built into the forward guidance. As a result of this, the Sub-Adviser mitigated the overweight to growth stocks and increased the technology exposure in the short book. In September, the markets saw a rotation back into cyclicals, financials and value and away from technology and other growth stocks. The Sub-Adviser believes that solid accelerating global growth and optimism regarding potential U.S. tax reform spurred the rotation. A large cap value position that was initiated into the Fund over the fiscal year was Walmart Stores Inc. (WMT) (holding percentage*: 1.34). WMT increased 16.3 percent since its initiation into the Fund in late July. A short position that contributed to Fund performance was the short exposure to AT&T Inc. (T) (holding percentage:*-2.36 percent), as T declined 15.8 percent since it was added in late March.
The Sub-Adviser believes the markets generally continue to be supportive. This belief was initially based on earnings but it strengthens when considering the potential for tax reform and deregulation. Additionally, there are transformational changes afoot which the Sub-Adviser believes will lead to a period of mega mergers as industry challenges are met with corporations redefining themselves for the future. The Sub-Adviser’s concerns revolve around historically low volatility. However, the low volatility is not a function of complacency but instead reflects realized 100 day volatility in the S&P 400 of 6.8 percent. The Sub-Adviser recognizes this will not be the case forever and thus have it on their radar screen, but for now accept it as a reality rather than a fleeting short-term euphoria.
* Holdings percentage(s) as of 10/31/2017
Growth of $100,000 Investment
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Total Returns as of October 31, 2017
| | Annualized | Annualized | Annualized Since |
| One Year | Three Years | Five Years | Inception (8/1/08)* |
Class N | 6.92% | 2.33% | 3.54% | 3.75%** |
Class C | 5.82% | 1.29% | 2.50% | 2.30% |
Class A with load of 5.75% | 0.52% | 0.07% | 2.08% | 2.41% |
Class A without load | 6.64% | 2.07% | 3.28% | 3.06% |
IQ Hedge Market Neutral Beta Index | 4.30% | 2.18% | 2.40% | 2.46% |
Morningstar Multialternative Category | 5.43% | 1.03% | 1.63% | 0.95% |
| * | Prior to August 1, 2008, the Fund was named Kelmoore Strategy Liberty Fund and was managed under a different adviser. |
| ** | Class N commenced operations on September 29, 2008. |
IQ Hedge Market Neutral Beta Index is a benchmark index designed to replicate the risk-adjusted return characteristics of the collective hedge funds using a market neutral investment style. Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark.
The Morningstar Multialternative Category is generally representative of mutual funds with static allocations to alternative strategies and mutual funds that tactically allocate among alternative strategies and asset classes. The gross short exposure in these mutual funds is generally greater than 20%.
As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses before any fee waiver, including the cost of underlying funds, are 2.23% for Class N, 3.23% for Class C and 2.48% for Class A. Class A shares are subject to a sales load of 5.75% and a deferred sales charge of up to 0.75%. The performance data quoted here represents past performance, which is not indicative of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and NAV will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns are calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains distributions, if any. The returns do not reflect the deductions of taxes a shareholder would pay on the redemption of fund shares or fund distributions. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-442-4358 or visit our website www.dunham.com.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Monthly Distribution Fund |
October 31, 2017 |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS - 80.5% | | | | | | | | |
AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - 5.6% | | | | | | | | |
Orbital ATK, Inc. | | | 39,954 | | | $ | 5,311,085 | |
Rockwell Collins, Inc. | | | 79,157 | | | | 10,733,689 | |
| | | | | | | 16,044,774 | |
AIRLINES - 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
American Airlines Group, Inc. * | | | 101,283 | | | | 101,283 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | | | 38,890 | | | | 1,945,667 | |
| | | | | | | 2,046,950 | |
AUTO MANUFACTURERS - 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
General Motors Co. | | | 28,860 | | | | 1,240,403 | |
| | | | | | | | |
AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT - 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Delphi Automotive PLC | | | 22,155 | | | | 2,201,764 | |
| | | | | | | | |
BANKS - 3.6% | | | | | | | | |
Bank of America Corp. | | | 213,280 | | | | 5,841,739 | |
Citigroup, Inc. ^ | | | 59,929 | | | | 4,404,782 | |
Home BancShares, Inc. | | | 1 | | | | 10 | |
| | | | | | | 10,246,531 | |
BEVERAGES - 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Constellation Brands, Inc. | | | 16,619 | | | | 3,641,057 | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 13,986 | | | | 1,541,677 | |
| | | | | | | 5,182,734 | |
CHEMICALS - 5.6% | | | | | | | | |
DowDuPont, Inc. | | | 49,673 | | | | 3,591,855 | |
Huntsman Corp. | | | 122,698 | | | | 3,928,790 | |
Monsanto Co. | | | 32,495 | | | | 3,935,144 | |
Sherwin-Williams Co. | | | 11,578 | | | | 4,575,047 | |
| | | | | | | 16,030,836 | |
COMMERCIAL SERVICES - 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
Advisory Board Co. * ^ | | | 26,694 | | | | 1,439,474 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc. * | | | 14,185 | | | | 1,029,264 | |
Quanta Services, Inc. * | | | 96,683 | | | | 3,647,849 | |
| | | | | | | 6,116,587 | |
COMPUTERS - 4.8% | | | | | | | | |
Apple, Inc. | | | 22,795 | | | | 3,853,267 | |
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. | | | 140,028 | | | | 1,631,326 | |
Dell Technologies, Inc. * | | | 82,390 | | | | 6,819,420 | |
International Business Machines Corp. | | | 8,934 | | | | 1,376,372 | |
| | | | | | | 13,680,385 | |
ELECTRIC - 4.0% | | | | | | | | |
Calpine Corp. * | | | 530,243 | | | | 7,921,830 | |
Dynegy, Inc. * | | | 293,775 | | | | 3,657,499 | |
| | | | | | | 11,579,329 | |
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT - 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Emerson Electric Co. ^ | | | 34,493 | | | | 2,223,419 | |
| | | | | | | | |
ENERGY-ALTERANTE SOURCES - 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
TerraForm Global, Inc. * | | | 67,312 | | | | 328,146 | |
| | | | | | | | |
FOOD - 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Mondelez International, Inc. | | | 35,189 | | | | 1,457,880 | |
| | | | | | | | |
HEALTHCARE-PRODUCTS - 5.6% | | | | | | | | |
Advanced Accelerator Applications SA - ADR * | | | 21,596 | | | | 1,749,276 | |
CR Bard, Inc. | | | 33,828 | | | | 11,064,124 | |
NxStage Medical, Inc. * | | | 47,613 | | | | 1,283,170 | |
VWR Corp. * | | | 57,785 | | | | 1,912,684 | |
| | | | | | | 16,009,254 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Monthly Distribution Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS - 80.5% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
HEALTHCARE-SERVICES - 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
Aetna, Inc. | | | 11,497 | | | $ | 1,954,835 | |
Anthem, Inc. | | | 11,425 | | | | 2,390,224 | |
Humana, Inc. | | | 14,977 | | | | 3,824,377 | |
| | | | | | | 8,169,436 | |
HOLDING COMPANIES-DIVERSIFICATION - 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
CF Corp. * ^ | | | 38,037 | | | | 414,603 | |
| | | | | | | | |
HOME BUILDERS - 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
CalAtlantic Group, Inc. | | | 11,779 | | | | 581,176 | |
Lennar Corp. | | | 44,022 | | | | 2,450,705 | |
| | | | | | | 3,031,881 | |
HOUSEWARES - 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Newell Brands, Inc. | | | 51,480 | | | | 2,099,354 | |
| | | | | | | | |
INTERNET - 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc. * | | | 2,557 | | | | 2,641,483 | |
Amazon.com, Inc. * | | | 471 | | | | 520,587 | |
Facebook, Inc. * | | | 11,862 | | | | 2,135,872 | |
| | | | | | | 5,297,942 | |
LEISURE TIME - 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | | | 27,718 | | | | 3,430,657 | |
| | | | | | | | |
LODGING - 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
Caesars Entertainment Corp. * ^ | | | 244,332 | | | | 3,164,099 | |
Marriott International, Inc. | | | 24,093 | | | | 2,878,632 | |
MGM Resorts International | | | 52,121 | | | | 1,633,993 | |
| | | | | | | 7,676,724 | |
MACHINERY - CONSTRUCTION & MINING - 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 12,891 | | | | 1,750,598 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MACHINERY - DIVERSIFIED - 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Cummins, Inc. | | | 9,978 | | | | 1,764,909 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MEDIA - 8.2% | | | | | | | | |
Charter Communications, Inc. * | | | 7,608 | | | | 2,542,365 | |
Comcast Corp. | | | 39,251 | | | | 1,414,214 | |
Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. | | | 90,522 | | | | 7,538,672 | |
Time Warner, Inc. | | | 88,350 | | | | 8,683,921 | |
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. | | | 65,158 | | | | 1,703,882 | |
Walt Disney Co. ^ | | | 17,964 | | | | 1,757,059 | |
| | | | | | | 23,640,113 | |
OIL & GAS - 5.1% | | | | | | | | |
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. | | | 44,093 | | | | 2,176,871 | |
Arc Logistics Partners LP | | | 136,008 | | | | 2,283,574 | |
Rice Energy, Inc. * | | | 271,265 | | | | 7,690,363 | |
Royal Dutch Shell PLC - ADR | | | 39,539 | | | | 2,492,143 | |
| | | | | | | 14,642,951 | |
PACKAGING & CONTAINERS - 2.9% | | | | | | | | |
Berry Global Group, Inc. * | | | 69,635 | | | | 4,139,801 | |
WestRock Co. | | | 69,673 | | | | 4,273,045 | |
| | | | | | | 8,412,846 | |
PHARMACEUTICALS - 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 53,635 | | | | 3,307,134 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 13,287 | | | | 1,852,341 | |
Zoetis, Inc. ^ | | | 42,733 | | | | 2,727,220 | |
| | | | | | | 7,886,695 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Monthly Distribution Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS - 80.5% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
PIPELINES - 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Columbia Pipeline Group, Inc. * | | | 84,102 | | | $ | 2,144,180 | |
| | | | | | | | |
PRIVATE EQUITY - 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Fortress Investment Group LLC | | | 337,096 | | | | 2,632,720 | |
| | | | | | | | |
REAL ESTATE - 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Forestar Group, Inc. * | | | 10,595 | | | | 188,586 | |
| | | | | | | | |
REITS - 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Winthrop Realty Trust | | | 102,617 | | | | 854,800 | |
| | | | | | | | |
RETAIL - 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ^ | | | 45,331 | | | | 3,957,850 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SEMICONDUCTORS - 5.5% | | | | | | | | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 16,993 | | | | 958,915 | |
Broadcom Ltd. | | | 5,720 | | | | 1,509,565 | |
Cavium, Inc. * ^ | | | 22,039 | | | | 1,520,470 | |
Marvell Technology Group Ltd. | | | 133,579 | | | | 2,467,204 | |
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. ^ | | | 16,146 | | | | 1,964,484 | |
NXP Semiconductors NV * | | | 63,994 | | | | 7,490,498 | |
| | | | | | | 15,911,136 | |
SOFTWARE - 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
Activision Blizzard, Inc. | | | 22,128 | | | | 1,449,163 | |
BORQS Technologies, Inc. * | | | 116,107 | | | | 464,429 | |
BroadSoft, Inc. * ^ | | | 15,799 | | | | 866,575 | |
Micro Focus International PLC - ADR * | | | 85,644 | | | | 2,991,545 | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 26,775 | | | | 2,227,144 | |
| | | | | | | 7,998,856 | |
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 49,093 | | | | 2,350,082 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TEXTILES - 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Mohawk Industries, Inc. * | | | 12,217 | | | | 3,197,922 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost - $223,888,577) | | | | | | | 231,843,833 | |
| | | | | | | | |
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 5.5% | | | | | | | | |
DEBT EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 3.4% | | | | | | | | |
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | | | 23,931 | | | | 2,899,001 | |
iShares US Credit Bond ETF | | | 24,423 | | | | 2,735,132 | |
PowerShares Senior Loan Portfolio | | | 169,758 | | | | 3,924,805 | |
| | | | | | | 9,558,938 | |
EQUITY EXCHANGE TRADED FUND - 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
SPDR S&P500 ETF Trust | | | 23,715 | | | | 6,098,312 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - (Cost - $15,586,155) | | | | | | | 15,657,250 | |
| | | | | | | | |
RIGHTS - 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. * | | | 87,600 | | | | 2,628 | |
Safeway PDC, LLC CVR | | | 90,955 | | | | 35,836 | |
Safeway Casa Ley CVR. * | | | 90,955 | | | | 546 | |
TOTAL RIGHTS (Cost - $116,685) | | | | | | | 39,010 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Monthly Distribution Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
Security | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | Value | |
WARRANTS - 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BORQS Technologies, Inc. * | | | | | | | | | | | 105,552 | | | | | $ | 21,111 | |
TOTAL WARRANTS (Cost - $8,254) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CLOSED-END FUND - 5.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Altaba, Inc. * | | | | | | | | | | | 218,302 | | | | | | 15,307,336 | |
TOTAL CLOSED-END FUND (Cost - $12,211,959) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Counterparty | | Contracts** | | Notional Amount | | | Exercise Price | | | Expiration Date | | | Value | |
PURCHASED CALL OPTION - 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care Select Sector SPDR | | JP Morgan | | 2,290 | | $ | 18,574,190 | | | $ | 85.00 | | | 12/15/2017 | | $ | 43,510 | |
TOTAL PURCHASED CALL OPTION (Cost - $122,135) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
PURCHASED PUT OPTIONS - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
S&P 500 Index SPX | | JP Morgan | | 90 | | | 23,177,340 | | | | 2,565.00 | | | 11/17/2017 | | | 118,350 | |
S&P 500 Index SPX | | JP Morgan | | 115 | | | 29,615,490 | | | | 2,480.00 | | | 12/15/2017 | | | 130,525 | |
TOTAL PURCHASED PUT OPTIONS (Cost - $741,543) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 248,875 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Interest | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | Rate | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 22.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUND - 22.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fidelity Investments Money Market Fund - Class I | | | | | | | | | | | 65,396,990 | | | 0.92% + | | | 65,396,990 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT (Cost - $65,396,990) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 3.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mount Vernon Prime Portfolio (Cost - $8,948,907) | | | | | | | | | | | 8,948,907 | | | 1.32% + | | | 8,948,907 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 117.2% (Cost - $327,021,205) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 337,506,822 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (17.2)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (49,541,614 | ) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 287,965,208 | |
| * | Non-Income producing security. |
| ** | Each Purchased Option contract allows the option holder to buy/sell 100 shares of the underlying security at the exercise price. |
ADR- American Depositary Receipt.
REITS - Real Estate Investment Trusts
| + | Variable rate security. Interest rate is as of October 31, 2017. |
| ^ | All or a portion of these securities are on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $8,689,628 at October 31, 2017. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Monthly Distribution Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
Security | | Counterparty | | Contracts** | | Notional Amount | | | Exercise Price | | | Expiration Date | | Value | |
WRITTEN CALL OPTIONS - (0.5)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Delphi Automotive PLC | | JP Morgan | | 225 | | $ | 2,229,300 | | | $ | 97.50 | | | 11/17/2017 | | $ | 76,500 | |
Health Care Select Sector SPDR | | JP Morgan | | 2,290 | | | 18,574,190 | | | | 87.00 | | | 12/15/2017 | | | 11,450 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | | JP Morgan | | 296 | | | 3,663,592 | | | | 125.00 | | | 12/15/2017 | | | 130,240 | |
S&P 500 Index SPX | | JP Morgan | | 115 | | | 29,615,490 | | | | 2,480.00 | | | 12/15/2017 | | | 1,194,275 | |
WRITTEN CALL OPTIONS - (Premiums Received - $902,489) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,412,465 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | |
SECURITIES SOLD SHORT * - (25.9)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - (0.6)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United Technologies Corp. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 15,033 | | | 1,800,352 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AIRLINES - (0.1)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
American Airlines Group, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,300 | | | 248,146 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
APPAREL - (0.2)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NIKE, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,159 | | | 558,643 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AUTO MANUFACTURERS - (0.8)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tesla, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,566 | | | 2,176,826 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BUILDING MATERIALS - (0.8)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,354 | | | 944,165 | |
Vulcan Materials Co. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12,101 | | | 1,473,297 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,417,462 | |
COSMETICS/PERSONAL CARE - (0.8)% | | | | �� | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Procter & Gamble Co. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 28,193 | | | 2,434,184 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTION/WHOLESALE - (0.5)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
WW Grainger, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,023 | | | 1,388,447 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES - (0.7)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BlackRock, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,243 | | | 1,997,732 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ELECTRIC - (0.6)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Vistra Energy Corp. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 94,567 | | | 1,838,382 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EQUITY EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - (10.6)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 69,366 | | | 6,380,978 | |
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 146,949 | | | 7,801,522 | |
Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 73,218 | | | 5,237,284 | |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 14,615 | | | 2,181,435 | |
SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 36,621 | | | 1,514,645 | |
Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 134,145 | | | 7,394,072 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 30,509,936 | |
ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION - (0.8)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 39,731 | | | 2,312,742 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
HEALTHCARE-PRODUCTS - (1.3)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Becton, Dickinson and Co. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 17,559 | | | 3,664,037 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
HEALTHCARE-SERVICES - (1.0)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 38,939 | | | 2,945,735 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INSURANCE - (1.0)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
American International Group, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 42,962 | | | 2,775,775 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Monthly Distribution Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
SECURITIES SOLD SHORT* - (25.9)% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
INTERNET - (5.9)% | | | | | | | | |
Alibabe Group Holding Ltd. | | | 78,740 | | | $ | 14,558,239 | |
Netflix, Inc. | | | 12,031 | | | | 2,363,249 | |
| | | | | | | 16,921,488 | |
MEDIA - (0.1)% | | | | | | | | |
Discovery Communications, Inc. | | | 9,708 | | | | 172,899 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING - (0.9)% | | | | | | | | |
3M Co. | | | 10,816 | | | | 2,489,735 | |
| | | | | | | | |
OIL & GAS - (3.1)% | | | | | | | | |
EQT Corp. | | | 90,141 | | | | 5,637,418 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 38,805 | | | | 3,234,397 | |
| | | | | | | 8,871,815 | |
REITS - (1.4)% | | | | | | | | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | | | 9,179 | | | | 1,425,774 | |
SL Green Realty Corp. | | | 27,934 | | | | 2,672,725 | |
| | | | | | | 4,098,499 | |
RETAIL - (1.0)% | | | | | | | | |
Starbucks Corp. | | | 52,045 | | | | 2,854,148 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SOFTWARE - (1.9)% | | | | | | | | |
VMware, Inc. | | | 46,997 | | | | 5,625,071 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - (2.4)% | | | | | | | | |
AT&T, Inc. | | | 207,070 | | | | 6,967,905 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL SECURITIES SOLD SHORT - (Proceeds - $100,053,831) | | | | | | | 105,069,959 | |
Portfolio Composition * - (Unaudited) |
Short-Term Investment | | | 19.4 | % | | Exchange Traded Funds | | | 4.6 | % |
Consumer, Non-Cyclical | | | 13.4 | % | | Closed-end Funds | | | 4.5 | % |
Technology | | | 11.1 | % | | Financial | | | 4.1 | % |
Communications | | | 9.3 | % | | Utilities | | | 3.4 | % |
Industrials | | | 8.9 | % | | Collateral For Securities Loaned | | | 2.7 | % |
Consumer, Cyclical | | | 8.6 | % | | Diversified | | | 0.1 | % |
Energy | | | 5.1 | % | | Options | | | 0.1 | % |
Basic Materials | | | 4.7 | % | | Rights | | | 0.0 | % |
| | | | | | Warrants | | | 0.0 | % |
| | | | | | | | | 100.0 | % |
| * | Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2017 |
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which are based on Fund net assets.
| ** | Each Written Option contract allows the option holder to buy/sell 100 shares of the underlying security at the exercise price. |
REITS - Real Estate Investment Trusts
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Dunham Dynamic Macro Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (Mellon Capital Management Corporation) |
|
Political events throughout the first half of the fiscal year were the main catalysts for market movements and investor sentiment. The Trump and republican victory dominated headlines to begin the fiscal year, which prompted a reflation trend that translated across many different asset classes. Equities reacted positively. The bounce in inflation expectations pushed bond yields up over the first fiscal three-month period, especially in the non-quantitative easing countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia. The bond yields in countries currently in quantitative easing programs, such as the U.K. and Germany also rose, albeit not as much. Additional optimism was built into equity markets, as investors believed that the newly-elected president could push his policies through the republican-dominated congress, specifically with respect to infrastructure spending, tax cuts, deregulation of the finance industry, and repatriation of profits. Optimism was tempered slightly later in the fiscal year as President Trump experienced some political disappointments, including the failure to successfully bring the healthcare bill to the floor, roadblocks regarding immigration reform, and the perceived slowing in momentum for tax reform. Increasing tensions between the United States and North Korea also weighed on investors. Overseas, Dutch and French elections loomed. As the elections moved against the populist movement, markets rallied.
Despite political concerns and geopolitical tensions, markets built off of the coordinated global economic momentum. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) upgraded their 2017 growth outlook to 3.6 percent in 2017 and 3.7 percent in 2018. The IMF specifically noted that it is a broad based pick up with sizeable increases in global investment, trade, and industrial production. Over the most recent fiscal year, international equities, as measured by the MSCI ACWI ex US Index, increased 23.6 percent, in line with US equities, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, which increased 23.6 percent. Global macro strategies, as measured by the IQ Hedge Global Macro Beta Index, increased 3.0 percent over the most recent fiscal year ended October 31, 2017.
The Sub-Adviser seeks to construct a balanced growth portfolio that aims to deliver equity-like total returns with less risk and improved downside control. It attempts to achieve this goal by utilizing a multi-asset strategy that allocates dynamically across global equities, bonds, and real assets. The current strategy’s exposure is broken down into three different categories: growth assets, which include developed market equities, emerging market equities, high-yield bonds, and emerging market debt; hedging assets, which include developed and emerging market currency, cash, global investment-grade bonds, and global developed and sovereign bonds; and real assets, which include global commodities, global inflation-linked bonds, and inflation-sensitive derivatives.
The hedging asset exposure slightly detracted relatively from Fund performance during the most recent fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2017. U.S. Treasuries got hit early in the fiscal year following the U.S. presidential election. The Sub-Adviser believed the move in yields over that period was overly optimistic and shortly thereafter yields normalized. Since that time U.S. Treasuries have rallied, positively contributing to Fund performance. In contrast, the short position to German Bunds contributed early in the fiscal year but detracted since that time as yields in Germany fell. Another position that contributed to Fund performance was the long position in Canadian bonds. The Sub-Adviser identified a significant divergence in Canadian bond yields relative to the other bonds in the portfolio. That divergence influenced how the Sub-Adviser repositioned the Fund’s exposure over the third fiscal quarter. With the rise in yields, the Sub-Adviser purchased Canadian bonds, increasing the allocation to approximately 18 percent. Canada displayed some macro-economic strength. The Bank of Canada began to tighten monetary policy, which made their yields more attractive. The Sub-Adviser is cognizant that there is a limit to how much those yields can rise due to the current economic environment. The Fund’s addition of Canadian bonds was funded by a sale of Australian government bonds and the short position in German Bunds. Additionally, as equities rallied, the downside option protection within the hedging asset exposure also detracted over the most recent fiscal quarter.
The growth asset strategy exposure contributed positively to Fund performance over the most recent fiscal year. The U.S. equity exposure contributed positively over the most recent fiscal quarter, as the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) (holding percentage*: 24.17 percent) increased 23.4 percent. The Fund also received positive contributions to performance from overseas. The best performing equity allocation over the most recent fiscal year was the Fund’s allocation to Japan, which represented the Fund’s largest overweight. The iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF (HEWJ) (holding percentage*: 8.80 percent) climbed 29.2 percent over the most recent fiscal year. High-yield bonds also contributed to absolute performance over the most recent fiscal quarter. The SPDR Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Bond ETF (JNK) (holding percentage*: 4.78) increased 8.7 percent. Although the exposure to high-yield bonds provided a small positive return in the most recent fiscal quarter, the performance of this holding has provided a coveted risk/return profile over longer time-periods. In the last 12 months, this position provided over 8 percent return with a volatility, as measured by standard deviation, of nearly 2 percent. Based on the risk present in emerging markets, the Sub-Adviser has elected not to allocate to emerging market equities and has not been invested in them since August 2015.
The Sub-Adviser has been completely divested out of real assets since mid-2015, as it believes the current risk/reward characteristics of this strategy do not warrant a place in the Fund at this time. Although the Sub-Adviser believes that positions in commodities do not currently warrant an allocation due to its risks, certain attributes that this strategy generally provides are still desired within the Fund. The Sub-Adviser believes that commodities are currently too expensive; therefore, in order to add a hedge against inflation, the Sub-Adviser added Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities to the portfolio. Over the most recent fiscal year ended October 31, 2017, this allocation detracted on a relative basis from Fund performance. For example, the iShares TIPS ETF (TIP) (holding percentage*: 4.76 percent) declined 0.3 percent over the fiscal year. Due to the Fund’s dynamic nature, the Sub-Adviser’s view on real assets can change quickly.
The Sub-Adviser is optimistic for the coming fiscal quarter and the upcoming fiscal year. The Sub-Adviser believes that this volatility-targeted strategy may provide investors with more consistent returns than traditional asset classes. It believes that through the flexibility of the strategy and the use of alternative investments, the Fund may provide what may be considered to be attractive returns with lower beta and less correlation than traditional equity investments.
| * | Holdings percentage(s) as of 10/31/2017. |
Growth of $100,000 Investment
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Total Returns as of October 31, 2017 |
| | | | Annualized | | | | Annualized Since |
| | One | | Three | | Annualized | | Inception |
| | Year | | Years | | Five Years | | (4/30/2010) |
Class N | | 6.49% | | 1.80% | | 1.60% | | 1.75% |
Class C | | 5.41% | | 0.76% | | 0.56% | | 0.74% |
Class A with load of 5.75% | | 0.10% | | (0.49)% | | 0.11% | | 0.67% |
Class A without load | | 6.19% | | 1.49% | | 1.31% | | 1.47% |
IQ Hedge Global Macro Beta Index | | 1.27% | | 0.04% | | (0.36)% | | 1.50% |
Morningstar Multialternative Category | | 5.43% | | 1.03% | | 1.63% | | 1.62% |
The IQ Hedge Global Macro Beta Index seeks to replicate the risk-adjusted return characteristics of the collective hedge funds using a global macro investment style.
Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark.
The Morningstar Multialternative Category is generally representative of mutual funds with static allocations to alternative strategies and asset classes. The gross short exposure in these mutual funds is generally greater than 20%.
As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including underlying funds, are 1.78% for Class N, 2.78% for Class C and 2.03% for Class A. Class A shares are subject to a sales load of 5.75% and a deferred sales charge of up to 0.75%. The performance data quoted here represents past performance, which is not indicative of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and NAV will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns are calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains distributions, if any. The returns do not reflect the deductions of taxes a shareholder would pay on the redemption of fund shares or fund distributions. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-442-4358 or visit our website www.dunham.com.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Dynamic Macro Fund |
October 31, 2017 |
Security | | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | Value | |
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 48.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DEBT EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 9.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
iShares TIPS Bond ETF ^ | | | | | | | | | | | | 18,558 | | $ | 2,111,900 | |
SPDR Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Bond ETF ^ | | | | | | | | | | | | 56,864 | | | 2,117,615 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,229,515 | |
EQUITY EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 38.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Germany ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | 87,865 | | | 2,589,382 | |
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | 118,751 | | | 3,895,033 | |
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust | | | | | | | | | | | | 41,679 | | | 10,717,755 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 17,202,170 | |
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (Cost - $16,807,480) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 21,431,685 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Counter Party | | Contacts + | | Notional | | | Expiration | | Price | | | | |
OPTIONS * - 5.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CALL OPTION ON FUTURES PURCHASED - 5.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swiss Market Index | | Goldman Sachs | | 50 | | | 1,410,495 | | | 12/18/2017 | | CHF 9,012 | | | 14,150 | |
Swiss Market Index | | Goldman Sachs | | 50 | | | 1,385,150 | | | 12/18/2017 | | CHF 9,018 | | | 13,896 | |
Swiss Market Index | | Goldman Sachs | | 10 | | | 145,512 | | | 12/18/2017 | | CHF 9,195 | | | 1,460 | |
Swiss Market Index | | Goldman Sachs | | 60 | | | 687,354 | | | 12/18/2017 | | CHF 9,245 | | | 6,896 | |
US 10 Year Future | | Goldman Sachs | | 234 | | | 232,549 | | | 11/27/2017 | | US $115 | | | 2,325,375 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,361,777 | |
PUT OPTIONS ON FUTURES PURCHASED - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Euro-Bund Option (a) | | Goldman Sachs | | 30 | | | 36,750 | | | 3/19/2018 | | EUR $175 | | | (9,436 | ) |
S&P 500 E-Mini Option | | Goldman Sachs | | 61 | | | 27,145 | | | 6/16/2018 | | US $1,950 | | | 13,573 | |
S&P 500 E-Mini Option | | Goldman Sachs | | 61 | | | 75,488 | | | 11/27/2017 | | US $1,975 | | | 37,744 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 41,881 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL OPTIONS (Cost - $2,867,821) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,403,658 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Principal | | | | | | Discount | | | | | | |
| | | | Amount ($) | | | | | | Rate | | Maturity | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 46.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES - 32.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
US Treasury Bill ++ | | | | 1,765,000 | | | | | | 0.0994% | | 12/7/2017 | | | 1,763,123 | |
US Treasury Bill | | | | 12,513,000 | | | | | | 0.1155% | | 12/14/2017 | | | 12,498,353 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 14,261,476 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET - 13.8% | | | | Shares | | | | | | Interest Rate | | | | | | |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Fund | | | | 6,130,387 | | | | | | 0.4000% | ^^ | | | | 6,130,387 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - (Cost - $20,391,863) | | | | | | | | | | | | 20,391,863 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 7.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mount Vernon Prime Portfolio (Cost - $3,202,272) | | | | 3,202,272 | | | | | | | | | | | 3,202,272 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 107.0% (Cost - $43,269,436) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 47,429,478 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (7.0)% | | | | | | | | | | | (3,132,538 | ) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 44,296,940 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Appreciation | |
Open Futures Contracts | | Counter Party | | Contracts | | Notional | | | Expiration | | | | (Depreciation) | |
LONG FUTURES CONTRACTS ** -0.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Amsterdam Index Future | | Goldman Sachs | | 4 | | | 514,550 | | | 12/15/2017 | | | | $ | 2,794 | |
AUST 10 YR Bond Future | | Goldman Sachs | | 106 | | $ | 10,314,860 | | | 12/15/2017 | | | | | (4,025 | ) |
CAC 40 10 Euro Future | | Goldman Sachs | | 17 | | | 935,225 | | | 11/17/2017 | | | | | 22,376 | |
CAN 10 YR Bond Future | | Goldman Sachs | | 62 | | | 8,520,660 | | | 12/18/2017 | | | | | (18,064 | ) |
FTSE 100 Index Future | | Goldman Sachs | | 51 | | | 3,808,425 | | | 12/15/2018 | | | | | 46,077 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Dynamic Macro Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized Appreciation | |
Open Futures Contracts | | Counter Party | | Contracts + | | Notional | | | Expiration | | | | (Depreciation) | |
LONG FUTURES CONTRACTS ** - 0.8% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
FTSE 100 Index Future | | Goldman Sachs | | 6 | | $ | 683,200 | | | 12/15/2017 | | | | $ | 23,198 | |
Hang Seng Index Future | | Goldman Sachs | | 2 | | | 2,820,000 | | | 11/29/2017 | | | | | (398 | ) |
IBEX - 35 Index Future | | Goldman Sachs | | 17 | | | 1,792,718 | | | 11/17/2017 | | | | | 80,994 | |
S&P/TSX 60 IX Future | | Goldman Sachs | | 2 | | | 378,240 | | | 12/14/2017 | | | | | 19,489 | |
TOPIX Index Future | | Goldman Sachs | | 13 | | | 229,190,000 | | | 12/7/2017 | | | | | 193,142 | |
10- Year US Treasury Note Future | | Goldman Sachs | | 4 | | | 499,750 | | | 12/19/2017 | | | | | 1,115 | |
TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED | | | | | | | | | | | 366,698 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SHORT FUTURES CONTRACTS ** - (0.3)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Amsterdam index Future | | Goldman Sachs | | (4) | | | 441,320 | | | 11/17/2017 | | | | | (8,470 | ) |
Dax Index Future | | Goldman Sachs | | (1) | | | 330,550 | | | 12/15/2017 | | | | | (20,730 | ) |
Euro-Bond Future | | Goldman Sachs | | (40) | | | 6,510,000 | | | 12/7/2017 | | | | | (29,761 | ) |
Long Gilt Future | | Goldman Sachs | | (64) | | | 7,957,120 | | | 12/27/2017 | | | | | 207,535 | |
SPI 200 Future | | Goldman Sachs | | (4) | | | 588,800 | | | 12/21/2017 | | | | | (1,291 | ) |
TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS SOLD | | | | | | | | | | | 147,283 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
WRITTEN PUT FUTURE OPTIONS *- 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | Exercise Price | | | Value | |
Swiss Market Index | | Goldman Sachs | | (50) | | | 299,395 | | | 12/16/2017 | | CHF 9,012 | | | 3,004 | |
Swiss Market Index | | Goldman Sachs | | (50) | | | 304,990 | | | 12/18/2017 | | CHF 9,018 | | | 3,060 | |
Swiss Market Index | | Goldman Sachs | | (10) | | | 106,565 | | | 12/18/2017 | | CHF 9,195 | | | 1,069 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,133 | |
WRITTEN CALL FUTURE OPTIONS *- 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | |
S&P 500 E-Mini Option | | Goldman Sachs | | (121) | | | 29,343 | | | 11/20/2017 | | USD 2,610 | | | 14,671 | |
Swiss Market Index | | Goldman Sachs | | (60) | | | 756,858 | | | 12/18/2017 | | CHF 9,245 | | | 7,593 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 22,264 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL WRITTEN FUTURE OPTIONS - (Premium - $44,405) | | | | | | | 29,397 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CHF - Swiss Franc
ETF - Exchange Traded Fund
| * | Non income producing security. |
| + | Each option contract allows holder to purchase/sell 100 shares of the underlying security at the exercise price. |
| ++ | All or part of the security was held as collateral for futures outstanding as of October 31, 2017. |
| ^ | All or a portion of these securities are on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $3,136,852. |
| ^^ | Variable rate security. Interest rate is as of October 31, 2017. |
| ** | The amounts shown are the underlying reference notional amounts to stock exchange indices, debt securities and equities upon which the fair value of the futures contracts held by the Fund are based. Notional values do not represent the current fair value of, and are not necessarily indicative of the future cash flows futures contracts. Further, the underlying price changes in relation to the variables specified by the notional values affects the fair value of these derivative financial instruments. The notional values as set forth within this schedule do not purport to represent economic value at risk to the Fund. |
| (a) | Option has no cost associated with it. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Dunham High-Yield Bond Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (PineBridge Investments LLC) |
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High-yield bonds, as measured by the BofA ML US Cash Pay High Yield Index, outperformed investment-grade corporate bonds, as measured by the BofA ML US Corporate Index, and Treasury bonds, as measured by the BofA ML US Treasury Index, during the most recent fiscal quarter. In the three-month period ended October 31, 2017, high-yield bonds rose 1.3 percent, investment-grade corporate bonds increased 1.0 percent, while Treasury bonds increased only 0.1 percent. This outperformance of high-yield bonds extended its gains for the fiscal year to over 9.1 percent versus 3.5 percent for investment-grade corporate bonds and a decline of 0.6 percent for Treasury bonds. Since the start of the fiscal year, the Fed increased the Fed Funds rate three times for a total increase of 0.75 percent, with guidance that more increases would be on the way.
High-yield spreads resumed their tightening trend in the final months of the fiscal year amid a sharp climb in oil prices, a relatively stable backdrop for Treasury rates and another record high in equity markets. However, investor concerns over political discord in Washington, terrorist attacks in Spain, and an emboldened North Korea combined amid dwindling August trading volumes to take Treasury rates lower and spreads wider in most fixed income securities. This trajectory reversed course again in September as high-yield securities generally benefitted from optimism surrounding the release of a plan for U.S. tax reform, a firmer backdrop for oil prices and energy-related bonds, and fresh record highs in the U.S. equity markets. The primary market remained active with gross new issuance totaling $79.8 billion during the third calendar quarter. However, this net new volume lagged the pace that investors experienced this time last year.
The Sub-Adviser’s approach to high-yield is generally focused on single-B and higher-rated debt, and has limited exposure to triple-C rated bonds. High-yield bonds rated double-B and single-B, as measured by the Barclays U.S. Corporate High-Yield Ba/B 2% Issuer Capped Index, experienced a one basis point increase in yields from beginning to end of the most recent fiscal quarter. Yield levels are within 32 basis points of the 5-year low yield of 4.34 percent set in May 2013. During the fiscal year, the yield on these higher-rated high-yield bonds declined 64 basis points. Although meaningful, this decline is less than one-third of the 209 basis point decline in yields experienced within the bonds rated below single-B.
The Fund generally benefitted from security selection while sector selection served as a slight contributor for the period. From a sector selection standpoint, the Fund benefitted from an overweight allocation to energy names and underweight allocations to communications and consumer non-cyclical names. For example, within the energy sector the Fund held DCP Midstream LLC (23311RAH9) (holding percentage*: 0.71 percent), one of the largest natural gas gatherers and transporters in North America. During the most recent fiscal quarter, the DCO Midstream LLC 5.85 percent bond maturing in 2043 experienced a price increase of 2.0 percent. This brought its performance over the fiscal year to 18.7 percent, after combining the 11.8 percent price increase over the 12-month period with the yield of the 5.85 percent coupon.
Although the Fund was underweight the communications sector, some of the Fund’s largest positions were in the communications space. For example, the Fund continued to hold the Sprint Corp. 7.875 percent bond maturing in 2023 (85207UAF2) (holding percentage*: 0.96 percent). Sprint is currently the fourth largest wireless carrier in the United States, and during the final fiscal quarter, the Sprint Corp. bond experienced a price decline of 1.5 percent, which was more than offset by the 7.875 percent coupon. This same bond was held in the Fund during the entire fiscal year, and saw its price appreciate 12.9 percent in addition to its yield, making it one of the Fund’s strongest performing holdings for the 12-month period. The largest bond holding in the Fund at the end of the fiscal year was the SFR Group SA 7.375 percent bond maturing in 2026 (67054KAA7) (holding percentage*: 1.52 percent), a French cable and fiber optic service provider for both businesses and end-consumers. During the final months of the fiscal year, the SFR Group SA bond experienced a price decline of 0.7 percent, but the 7.375 percent coupon offset the decline to make this another positive performer.
The Sub-Adviser believes that the trend in earnings results indicates that fundamentals remain stable-to-improving and is optimistic that it will continue for the remainder of 2017. It also believes that leverage metrics are near longer-term averages with an improving trend, though momentum is slowing. The Sub-Adviser also views option-adjusted spreads as ranging from the tight to midpoint of fair value, but remains concerned about high-yield bonds’ historical higher correlation during equity drawdowns. While current valuations are tight relative to longer-term historical averages, the fundamental backdrop continues to provide encouragement for the Sub-Adviser and it expects the default environment to remain benign.
| * | Holdings percentage(s) as of 10/31/2017 |
Growth of $100,000 Investment
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Total Returns as of October 31, 2017 |
| | | | Annualized | | Annualized | | Annualized | | Annualized Since |
| | One Year | | Three Years | | Five Years | | Ten Years | | Inception(7/1/05) |
Class N | | 8.19% | | 3.90% | | 4.30% | | 5.51% | | 5.39% |
Class C | | 7.45% | | 3.12% | | 3.53% | | 4.73% | | 4.61% |
Class A with load of 4.50% | | 2.91% | | 2.06% | | 3.07% | | 4.75% | | 4.46%* |
Class A without load | | 7.82% | | 3.64% | | 4.02% | | 5.23% | | 4.90%* |
BofA ML BB-B U.S. Non-Distressed HY Index | | 5.87% | | 4.78% | | 5.62% | | 6.35% | | 6.45% |
Barclays U.S. Corporate High-Yield Bond | | 7.94% | | 4.93% | | 5.31% | | 7.02% | | 6.91% |
Ba/B 2% Issuer Capped Index | | | | | | | | | | |
Morningstar High-Yield Bond Category | | 7.84% | | 4.07% | | 4.98% | | 5.73% | | 5.91% |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| * | Class A commenced operations on January 3, 2007. |
BofA ML BB-B U.S. Non-Distressed HY Index is an unmanaged portfolio constructed to mirror the public high-yield corporate debt market and is a subset of the Merrill Lynch High Yield Master II Index. Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark.
Barclays U.S. Corporate High-Yield Bond Ba/B 2% Issuer Capped Index is an issuer-constrained version of the flagship US Corporate High Yield Index, which measures the USD-denominated, high yield, fixed-rate corporate bond market.
The Morningstar High-Yield Bond Category is generally representative of mutual funds that primarily invest in U.S. high-income debt securities where at least 65% or more of bond assets are not rated or are rated by a major agency such as Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s at the level of BB (considered speculative for taxable bonds) and below.
As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including the cost of underlying funds, are 1.09% for Class N, 1.84% for Class C and 1.34% for Class A. Class A shares are subject to a sales load of 4.50% and a deferred sales charge of up to 0.75%. The performance data quoted here represents past performance, which is not indicative of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and NAV will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns are calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains distributions, if any. The returns do not reflect the deductions of taxes a shareholder would pay on the redemption of fund shares or fund distributions. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-442-4358 or visit our website www.dunham.com
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham High-Yield Bond Fund |
October 31, 2017 |
| | Principal | | | Interest | | | Maturity | | | |
Security | | Amount | | | Rate | | | Date | | Value | |
BONDS & NOTES - 94.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Orbital ATK, Inc. | | $ | 470,000 | | | | 5.500 | % | | 10/1/2023 | | $ | 502,606 | |
Triumph Group, Inc. ^ | | | 725,000 | | | | 4.875 | | | 4/1/2021 | | | 721,375 | |
UAL 2007-1 Pass Through Trust | | | 266,212 | | | | 6.636 | | | 7/2/2022 | | | 290,171 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,514,152 | |
AUTO MANUFACTURERS - 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
JB Poindexter & Co., Inc. - 144A | | | 885,000 | | | | 9.000 | | | 4/1/2022 | | | 928,144 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT - 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Delphi Technologies PLC - 144A | | | 765,000 | | | | 5.000 | | | 10/1/2025 | | | 772,650 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BUILDING MATERIALS - 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Boise Cascade Co. - 144A | | | 825,000 | | | | 5.625 | | | 9/1/2024 | | | 862,125 | |
Standard Industries, Inc. - 144A | | | 500,000 | | | | 5.000 | | | 2/15/2027 | | | 522,350 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,384,475 | |
CHEMICALS - 2.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consolidated Energy - 144A | | | 685,000 | | | | 6.875 | | | 6/15/2025 | | | 726,100 | |
Hexion, Inc. | | | 650,000 | | | | 6.625 | | | 4/15/2020 | | | 581,750 | |
Nova Chemicals Corp. - 144A | | | 900,000 | | | | 5.000 | | | 5/1/2025 | | | 918,000 | |
Trinseo - 144A | | | 580,000 | | | | 5.375 | | | 9/1/2025 | | | 611,900 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,837,750 | |
COAL - 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SunCoke Energy Partners LP - 144A | | | 735,000 | | | | 7.500 | | | 6/15/2025 | | | 773,588 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMMERCIAL SERVICES - 3.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cimpress NV - 144A | | | 1,350,000 | | | | 7.000 | | | 4/1/2022 | | | 1,412,437 | |
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp. | | | 725,000 | | | | 8.000 | | | 5/15/2022 | | | 764,875 | |
Herc Rentals, Inc. - 144A | | | 459,000 | | | | 7.500 | | | 6/1/2022 | | | 499,071 | |
Herc Rentals, Inc. - 144A ^ | | | 89,000 | | | | 7.750 | | | 6/1/2024 | | | 98,123 | |
KAR Auction Services, Inc. - 144A | | | 350,000 | | | | 5.125 | | | 6/1/2025 | | | 363,125 | |
United Rentals North America, Inc. ^ | | | 610,000 | | | | 4.875 | | | 1/15/2028 | | | 614,575 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,752,206 | |
COMPUTERS - 3.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dell Int LLC/EMC Corp. - 144A | | | 110,000 | | | | 7.125 | | | 6/15/2024 | | | 121,459 | |
Dell Int LLC/EMC Corp. - 144A | | | 1,105,000 | | | | 8.100 | | | 7/15/2036 | | | 1,405,009 | |
Harland Clarke Holdings Corp. - 144A | | | 800,000 | | | | 9.250 | | | 3/1/2021 | | | 818,000 | |
Harland Clarke Holdings Corp. - 144A | | | 650,000 | | | | 8.375 | | | 8/15/2022 | | | 684,125 | |
Seagate HDD Cayman | | | 990,000 | | | | 4.875 | | | 6/1/2027 | | | 968,141 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,996,734 | |
COSMETICS/PERSONAL CARE - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
First Quality Finance Co., Inc. - 144A | | | 600,000 | | | | 5.000 | | | 7/1/2025 | | | 618,414 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTION/WHOLESALE - 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. - 144A | | | 495,000 | | | | 5.625 | | | 9/1/2025 | | | 524,081 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES - 6.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alliance Data Systems Corp. - 144A | | | 775,000 | | | | 5.875 | | | 11/1/2021 | | | 804,063 | |
Ally Financial, Inc. ^ | | | 570,000 | | | | 5.750 | | | 11/20/2025 | | | 631,275 | |
Credit Acceptance Corp. | | | 487,000 | | | | 7.375 | | | 3/15/2023 | | | 513,785 | |
Drawbridge Special Opportunities Fund LP - 144A | | | 975,000 | | | | 5.000 | | | 8/1/2021 | | | 1,004,436 | |
Enova International, Inc. | | | 81,000 | | | | 9.750 | | | 6/1/2021 | | | 86,670 | |
Enova International, Inc. - 144A | | | 960,000 | | | | 8.500 | | | 9/1/2024 | | | 981,600 | |
goeasy Ltd. | | | 399,000 | | | | 7.875 | | | 11/1/2022 | | | 410,244 | |
LPL Holdings, Inc. - 144A | | | 775,000 | | | | 5.750 | | | 9/15/2025 | | | 807,938 | |
Navient Corp. | | | 700,000 | | | | 5.625 | | | 8/1/2033 | | | 607,250 | |
Quicken Loans, Inc. - 144A | | | 875,000 | | | | 5.750 | | | 5/1/2025 | | | 931,875 | |
Springleaf Finance Corp. ^ | | | 775,000 | | | | 6.125 | | | 5/15/2022 | | | 819,562 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,598,698 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham High-Yield Bond Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
| | Principal | | | Interest | | | Maturity | | | |
Security | | Amount | | | Rate | | | Date | | Value | |
BONDS & NOTES - 94.9% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | |
ELECTRIC - 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | | |
Calpine Corp. - 144A | | $ | 500,000 | | | | 5.250 | % | | 6/1/2026 | | $ | 503,125 | |
NextEra Energy Services - 144A | | | 478,000 | | | | 4.250 | | | 9/15/2024 | | | 483,975 | |
NextEra Energy Services - 144A | | | 307,000 | | | | 4.500 | | | 9/15/2027 | | | 309,686 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,296,786 | |
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT - 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EnerSys - 144A | | | 825,000 | | | | 5.000 | | | 4/30/2023 | | | 868,312 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ELECTRONICS - 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ingram Micro, Inc. | | | 600,000 | | | | 5.450 | | | 12/15/2024 | | | 614,188 | |
TTM Technologies, Inc. - 144A | | | 750,000 | | | | 5.625 | | | 10/1/2025 | | | 766,875 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,381,063 | |
ENERGY - 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Pattern Energy Group, Inc. - 144A | | | 925,000 | | | | 5.875 | | | 2/1/2024 | | | 987,438 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION - 1.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tutor Perini Corp. - 144A ^ | | | 750,000 | | | | 6.875 | | | 5/1/2025 | | | 810,938 | |
Weekley Homes LLC | | | 800,000 | | | | 6.000 | | | 2/1/2023 | | | 788,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,598,938 | |
ENTERTAINMENT - 2.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
GLP Capital LP | | | 450,000 | | | | 5.375 | | | 4/15/2026 | | | 488,250 | |
International Game Technology PLC - 144A | | | 455,000 | | | | 6.500 | | | 2/15/2025 | | | 513,012 | |
Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority - 144A ^ | | | 575,000 | | | | 7.875 | | | 10/15/2024 | | | 614,531 | |
Scientific Games International, Inc. | | | 550,000 | | | | 10.000 | | | 12/1/2022 | | | 610,462 | |
Six Flags Entertainment Corp. - 144A | | | 700,000 | | | | 4.875 | | | 7/31/2024 | | | 721,875 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,948,130 | |
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Wranger Buyer Corp. - 144A | | | 266,000 | | | | 6.000 | | | 10/1/2025 | | | 273,315 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
FOOD - 2.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Albertsons Cos. LLC | | | 835,000 | | | | 5.750 | | | 3/15/2025 | | | 738,975 | |
C&S Group Enterprises LLC - 144A | | | 445,000 | | | | 5.375 | | | 7/15/2022 | | | 433,875 | |
Land O’Lakes Cap Trust - 144A | | | 535,000 | | | | 7.450 | | | 3/15/2028 | | | 628,625 | |
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. - 144A | | | 605,000 | | | | 5.875 | | | 9/30/2027 | | | 630,713 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,432,188 | |
FOREST PRODUCTS & PAPER - 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cascades, Inc. - 144A | | | 750,000 | | | | 5.500 | | | 7/15/2022 | | | 776,250 | |
Cascades, Inc. - 144A | | | 200,000 | | | | 5.750 | | | 7/15/2023 | | | 211,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 987,250 | |
HEALTHCARE-SERVICES - 3.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Centene Escrow Corp. | | | 395,000 | | | | 6.125 | | | 2/15/2024 | | | 425,613 | |
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc. | | | 535,000 | | | | 5.125 | | | 8/1/2021 | | | 521,625 | |
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc. | | | 394,000 | | | | 6.250 | | | 3/31/2023 | | | 380,703 | |
DaVita, Inc. | | | 485,000 | | | | 5.125 | | | 7/15/2024 | | | 487,122 | |
HCA Corp. | | | 535,000 | | | | 7.500 | | | 11/15/2095 | | | 550,354 | |
HCA, Inc. ^ | | | 650,000 | | | | 7.500 | | | 2/15/2022 | | | 739,375 | |
HCA, Inc. | | | 300,000 | | | | 5.250 | | | 6/15/2026 | | | 319,875 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp. | | | 575,000 | | | | 6.000 | | | 10/1/2020 | | | 605,906 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp. ^ | | | 525,000 | | | | 6.750 | | | 6/15/2023 | | | 494,812 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,525,385 | |
HOME BUILDERS - 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Lennar Corp. | | | 385,000 | | | | 4.500 | | | 4/30/2024 | | | 397,512 | |
Mattamy Group Corp. - 144A ^ | | | 743,000 | | | | 6.500 | | | 10/1/2025 | | | 778,292 | |
Meritage Homes Corp. | | | 300,000 | | | | 7.000 | | | 4/1/2022 | | | 343,500 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,519,304 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham High-Yield Bond Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
| | Principal | | | Interest | | | Maturity | | | |
Security | | Amount | | | Rate | | | Date | | Value | |
BONDS & NOTES - 94.9% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INTERNET - 1.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cogent Communications Group, Inc. - 144A ^ | | $ | 700,000 | | | | 5.375 | % | | 3/1/2022 | | $ | 742,875 | |
Netflix, Inc. ^ | | | 650,000 | | | | 5.875 | | | 2/15/2025 | | | 703,365 | |
Zayo Group LLC | | | 375,000 | | | | 6.375 | | | 5/15/2025 | | | 405,041 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,851,281 | |
IRON/STEEL - 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ArcelorMittal | | | 750,000 | | | | 6.125 | | | 6/1/2025 | | | 868,852 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LEISURE TIME - 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sabre GLBL, Inc. - 144A | | | 675,000 | | | | 5.375 | | | 4/15/2023 | | | 711,342 | |
Silversea Cruise Finance Ltd. - 144A | | | 700,000 | | | | 7.250 | | | 2/1/2025 | | | 754,250 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,465,592 | |
LODGING - 1.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Caesars Growth Properties Holdings LLC | | | 450,000 | | | | 9.375 | | | 5/1/2022 | | | 485,100 | |
Hilton Grand Vacations LLC - 144A | | | 551,000 | | | | 6.125 | | | 12/1/2024 | | | 606,789 | |
Wyndham Worldwide Corp. | | | 565,000 | | | | 4.500 | | | 4/1/2027 | | | 578,206 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,670,095 | |
MACHINERY - 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Terex Corp. - 144A | | | 433,000 | | | | 5.625 | | | 2/1/2025 | | | 459,521 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MEDIA - 9.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Altice Financing SA - 144A | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 7.500 | | | 5/15/2026 | | | 1,318,500 | |
Altice Luxembourg SA - 144A | | | 950,000 | | | | 7.625 | | | 2/15/2025 | | | 1,034,313 | |
Belo Corp. | | | 626,000 | | | | 7.750 | | | 6/1/2027 | | | 715,205 | |
Block Communications, Inc. - 144A ^ | | | 695,000 | | | | 6.875 | | | 2/15/2025 | | | 754,075 | |
CCO Holdings LLC - 144A ^ | | | 940,000 | | | | 5.000 | | | 2/1/2028 | | | 937,650 | |
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | | | 780,000 | | | | 6.500 | | | 11/15/2022 | | | 811,200 | |
CSC Holdings LLC - 144A ^ | | | 915,000 | | | | 5.500 | | | 4/15/2027 | | | 944,738 | |
DISH DBS Corp. | | | 755,000 | | | | 7.750 | | | 7/1/2026 | | | 828,612 | |
McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings LLC - 144A ^ | | | 600,000 | | | | 7.875 | | | 5/15/2024 | | | 606,000 | |
SFR Group SA - 144A | | | 1,725,000 | | | | 7.375 | | | 5/1/2026 | | | 1,860,844 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc. - 144A | | | 730,000 | | | | 5.375 | | | 7/15/2026 | | | 771,062 | |
UPCB Finance IV Ltd. - 144A | | | 350,000 | | | | 5.375 | | | 1/15/2025 | | | 359,625 | |
Ziggo Secured Finance BV - 144A | | | 700,000 | | | | 5.500 | | | 1/15/2027 | | | 715,750 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 11,657,574 | |
METAL FABRICATE - 1.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Grinding Media, Inc. - 144A | | | 750,000 | | | | 7.375 | | | 12/15/2023 | | | 817,500 | |
Novelis Corp. - 144A | | | 725,000 | | | | 5.875 | | | 9/30/2026 | | | 749,012 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,566,512 | |
MINING - 2.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Coeur Mining, Inc. | | | 710,000 | | | | 5.875 | | | 6/1/2024 | | | 712,663 | |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. - 144A | | | 900,000 | | | | 7.250 | | | 4/1/2023 | | | 954,000 | |
FMG Resources (August 2006) Pty Ltd. - 144A ^ | | | 800,000 | | | | 4.750 | | | 5/15/2022 | | | 819,000 | |
Hudbay Minerals, Inc. - 144A | | | 560,000 | | | | 7.625 | | | 1/15/2025 | | | 620,200 | |
Northwest Acquisitions LLC - 144A | | | 94,000 | | | | 7.125 | | | 11/1/2022 | | | 97,290 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,203,153 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham High-Yield Bond Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
| | Variable | | Principal | | | Interest | | | Maturity | | | |
Security | | Rate | | Amount | | | Rate | | | Date | | Value | |
BONDS & NOTES - 94.9% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OIL & GAS - 8.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Antero Resources Corp. | | | | $ | 490,000 | | | | 5.375 | % | | 11/1/2021 | | $ | 504,700 | |
Antero Resources Corp. | | | | | 240,000 | | | | 5.125 | | | 12/1/2022 | | | 247,800 | |
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. ^ | | | | | 600,000 | | | | 6.250 | | | 4/15/2023 | | | 613,500 | |
Continental Resources, Inc. | | | | | 400,000 | | | | 5.000 | | | 9/15/2022 | | | 406,000 | |
Continental Resources, Inc. | | | | | 200,000 | | | | 4.500 | | | 4/15/2023 | | | 203,000 | |
Denbury Resources, Inc. - 144A | | | | | 495,000 | | | | 9.000 | | | 5/15/2021 | | | 486,338 | |
EP Energy LLC - 144A ^ | | | | | 755,000 | | | | 8.000 | | | 11/29/2024 | | | 773,875 | |
Hilcorp Energy LP - 144A | | | | | 960,000 | | | | 5.000 | | | 12/1/2024 | | | 960,000 | |
MEG Energy Corp. - 144A | | | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 6.375 | | | 1/30/2023 | | | 966,000 | |
MEG Energy Corp. - 144A ^ | | | | | 750,000 | | | | 6.500 | | | 1/15/2025 | | | 749,062 | |
Murphy Oil USA, Inc. | | | | | 129,000 | | | | 5.625 | | | 5/1/2027 | | | 137,224 | |
Newfield Exploration Co. | | | | | 700,000 | | | | 5.375 | | | 1/1/2026 | | | 747,250 | |
Oasis Petroleum, Inc. ^ | | | | | 395,000 | | | | 6.875 | | | 3/15/2022 | | | 406,850 | |
PBF Holding Co. LLC - 144A | | | | | 1,075,000 | | | | 7.250 | | | 6/15/2025 | | | 1,113,969 | |
QEP Resources, Inc. | | | | | 600,000 | | | | 5.375 | | | 10/1/2022 | | | 598,500 | |
RSP Permian, Inc. - 144A # | | | | | 600,000 | | | | 5.250 | | | 1/15/2025 | | | 613,500 | |
Sanchez Energy Corp. ^ | | | | | 710,000 | | | | 6.125 | | | 1/15/2023 | | | 596,400 | |
SM Energy Co. | | | | | 125,000 | | | | 5.625 | | | 6/1/2025 | | | 122,187 | |
Southwestern Energy Co. | | | | | 225,000 | | | | 7.500 | | | 4/1/2026 | | | 233,719 | |
WPX Energy, Inc. ^ | | | | | 520,000 | | | | 6.000 | | | 1/15/2022 | | | 544,050 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11,023,924 | |
OIL & GAS SERVICES - 2.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bristow Group, Inc. ^ | | | | | 350,000 | | | | 6.250 | | | 10/15/2022 | | | 251,563 | |
Forum Energy Technologies | | | | | 605,000 | | | | 6.250 | | | 10/1/2021 | | | 606,512 | |
KCA Deutag UK Finance PLC - 144A | | | | | 700,000 | | | | 9.875 | | | 4/1/2022 | | | 735,875 | |
Trinidad Drilling Ltd. - 144A | | | | | 675,000 | | | | 6.625 | | | 2/15/2025 | | | 659,812 | |
Weatherford Bermuda Holdings Ltd. ^ | | | | | 275,000 | | | | 9.875 | | | 2/15/2024 | | | 295,625 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,549,387 | |
PACKAGING & CONTAINERS - 1.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Crown Cork & Seal Co., Inc. | | | | | 500,000 | | | | 7.375 | | | 12/15/2026 | | | 590,000 | |
Multi-Color Corp. - 144A | | | | | 600,000 | | | | 4.875 | | | 11/1/2025 | | | 607,500 | |
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc. - 144A | | | | | 550,000 | | | | 5.375 | | | 1/15/2025 | | | 589,187 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,786,687 | |
PHARMACEUTICALS - 1.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Endo Finance LLC - 144A | | | | | 550,000 | | | | 5.375 | | | 1/15/2023 | | | 445,500 | |
Endo Finance LLC - 144A | | | | | 225,000 | | | | 6.000 | | | 2/1/2025 | | | 180,000 | |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. - 144A | | | | | 690,000 | | | | 5.875 | | | 5/15/2023 | | | 584,775 | |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. - 144A ^ | | | | | 950,000 | | | | 7.000 | | | 3/15/2024 | | | 1,030,750 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,241,025 | |
PIPELINES - 7.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Antero Midstream Partners LP | | | | | 600,000 | | | | 5.375 | | | 9/15/2024 | | | 627,000 | |
Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC | | | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 7.000 | | | 6/30/2024 | | | 1,375,500 | |
Cheniere Energy Partners - 144A | | | | | 792,000 | | | | 5.250 | | | 10/1/2025 | | | 817,740 | |
DCP Midstream Operating LP - 144A + | | LIBOR + 3.850% | | | 915,000 | | | | 5.850 | | | 5/21/2043 | | | 874,969 | |
DCP Midstream Operating LP - 144A | | | | | 570,000 | | | | 6.450 | | | 11/3/2036 | | | 605,625 | |
Energy Transfer Equity | | | | | 620,000 | | | | 4.250 | | | 3/15/2023 | | | 632,406 | |
Genesis Energy LP ^ | | | | | 900,000 | | | | 6.000 | | | 5/15/2023 | | | 906,750 | |
Holly Energy Partners LP - 144A | | | | | 760,000 | | | | 6.000 | | | 8/1/2024 | | | 799,900 | |
Rose Rock Midstream LP | | | | | 700,000 | | | | 5.625 | | | 7/15/2022 | | | 693,000 | |
SemGroup Energy Partners LP - 144A ^ | | | | | 554,000 | | | | 7.250 | | | 3/15/2026 | | | 566,465 | |
Summit Midstream Holdings LLC ^ | | | | | 730,000 | | | | 5.750 | | | 4/15/2025 | | | 748,250 | |
Tallgrass Energy Partners LP - 144A | | | | | 775,000 | | | | 5.500 | | | 9/15/2024 | | | 805,031 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,452,636 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham High-Yield Bond Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
| | Principal | | | Interest | | | Maturity | | | |
Security | | Amount | | | Rate | | | Date | | Value | |
BONDS & NOTES - 94.9% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
REAL ESTATE - 1.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Kennedy-Wilson, Inc. | | $ | 935,000 | | | | 5.875 | % | | 4/1/2024 | | $ | 971,231 | |
Realogy Group LLC - 144A | | | 755,000 | | | | 4.875 | | | 6/1/2023 | | | 781,199 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,752,430 | |
REITS - 4.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CTR Partnership LP | | | 775,000 | | | | 5.250 | | | 6/1/2025 | | | 798,250 | |
ESH Hospitality, Inc. - 144A | | | 590,000 | | | | 5.250 | | | 5/1/2025 | | | 611,388 | |
GEO Group, Inc. | | | 575,000 | | | | 6.000 | | | 4/15/2026 | | | 603,750 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc. - 144A ^ | | | 505,000 | | | | 4.875 | | | 9/15/2027 | | | 513,994 | |
iStar, Inc. | | | 733,000 | | | | 5.250 | | | 9/15/2022 | | | 753,157 | |
iStar, Inc. | | | 250,000 | | | | 6.000 | | | 4/1/2022 | | | 260,625 | |
MPT Operating Partnership LP | | | 706,000 | | | | 5.000 | | | 10/15/2027 | | | 727,180 | |
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. ^ | | | 775,000 | | | | 5.000 | | | 12/15/2021 | | | 813,750 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,082,094 | |
RETAIL - 3.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brinker International, Inc. - 144A | | | 850,000 | | | | 5.000 | | | 10/1/2024 | | | 852,125 | |
Conn’s, Inc. ^ | | | 608,000 | | | | 7.250 | | | 7/15/2022 | | | 598,880 | |
FirstCash, Inc. - 144A ^ | | | 350,000 | | | | 5.375 | | | 6/1/2024 | | | 367,395 | |
Golden Nugget, Inc. - 144A | | | 650,000 | | | | 8.750 | | | 10/1/2025 | | | 669,500 | |
Lithia Motors, Inc. - 144A ^ | | | 583,000 | | | | 5.250 | | | 8/1/2025 | | | 612,879 | |
Staples, Inc. - 144A ^ | | | 1,280,000 | | | | 8.500 | | | 9/15/2025 | | | 1,132,800 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,233,579 | |
SEMICONDUCTORS - 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NXP Funding LLC - 144A | | | 500,000 | | | | 4.625 | | | 6/1/2023 | | | 540,000 | |
Sensata Technologies BV - 144A | | | 434,000 | | | | 4.875 | | | 10/15/2023 | | | 457,328 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 997,328 | |
SOFTWARE - 1.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. ^ | | | 1,225,000 | | | | 8.250 | | | 10/15/2024 | | | 1,318,406 | |
Nuance Communications, Inc. - 144A | | | 475,000 | | | | 5.625 | | | 12/15/2026 | | | 507,063 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,825,469 | |
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 8.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
C&W Senior Financing Designated Activity Co. - 144A | | | 733,000 | | | | 6.875 | | | 9/15/2027 | | | 767,818 | |
CenturyLink, Inc. | | | 610,000 | | | | 5.800 | | | 3/15/2022 | | | 621,437 | |
Embarq Corp. | | | 600,000 | | | | 7.995 | | | 6/1/2036 | | | 608,250 | |
Hughes Satellite Systems | | | 900,000 | | | | 6.625 | | | 8/1/2026 | | | 951,750 | |
Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA | | | 800,000 | | | | 5.500 | | | 8/1/2023 | | | 684,000 | |
Intelsat Luxembourg SA | | | 735,000 | | | | 8.125 | | | 6/1/2023 | | | 449,728 | |
Plantronics, Inc. - 144A | | | 424,000 | | | | 5.500 | | | 5/31/2023 | | | 443,080 | |
Sprint Capital Corp. ^ | | | 555,000 | | | | 6.875 | | | 11/15/2028 | | | 593,503 | |
Sprint Corp. | | | 463,000 | | | | 7.250 | | | 9/15/2021 | | | 505,828 | |
Sprint Corp. | | | 1,055,000 | | | | 7.875 | | | 9/15/2023 | | | 1,181,600 | |
Sprint Corp. ^ | | | 1,130,000 | | | | 7.125 | | | 6/15/2024 | | | 1,224,287 | |
Telesat Canada - 144A ^ | | | 800,000 | | | | 8.875 | | | 11/15/2024 | | | 898,000 | |
US Cellular Corp. | | | 97,000 | | | | 6.700 | | | 12/15/2033 | | | 102,820 | |
Viasat, Inc. - 144A | | | 855,000 | | | | 5.625 | | | 9/15/2025 | | | 868,894 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,900,995 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL BONDS & NOTES (Cost - $114,869,819) | | | | | | | | | | | | | 117,107,135 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham High-Yield Bond Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
| | | | Interest | | | | |
Security | | Shares | | Rate | | | Value | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 4.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUND - 4.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class Z, 0.90% | | 5,373,110 | | | 0.90 | % + | | $ | 5,373,110 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT (Cost - $5,373,110) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 19.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
Mount Vernon Prime Portfolio (Cost - $24,186,280) | | 24,186,280 | | | 1.32 | % + | | | 24,186,280 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 118.8% (Cost - $144,429,209) | | | | | | | | $ | 146,666,525 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (18.8)% | | | | | | | | | (23,229,714 | ) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | | | $ | 123,436,811 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| ^ | All or a portion of these securities are on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $23,267,101 at October 31, 2017. |
| + | Variable rate security. Interest rate is as of October 31, 2017. |
144A - Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of October 31, 2017 the total market value of 144A securities is $69,124,122 or 56.00% of net assets.
# - Exchanged coupon bond
LLC - Limited Liability Corporation
LP - Limited Partnership
REITS - Real Estate Investment Trusts.
Portfolio Composition ** - (Unaudited) |
Collateral For Securities Loaned | | | 16.5 | % | | Ba1 | | | 5.5 | % |
B1 | | | 15.4 | % | | Short-Term Investment | | | 3.7 | % |
B3 | | | 15.0 | % | | Baa3 | | | 2.6 | % |
Ba3 | | | 13.6 | % | | Caa2 | | | 1.3 | % |
B2 | | | 10.1 | % | | Baa2 | | | 0.7 | % |
Ba2 | | | 8.3 | % | | Other | | | 0.6 | % |
Caa1 | | | 6.4 | % | | Ca | | | 0.3 | % |
| | | | | | Total | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| ** | Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2017. Bond Ratings provided by Moody’s Ratings. |
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which is based on Fund net assets.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Dunham Alternative Dividend Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (Sungarden Fund Management, LLC) |
|
The Sub-Adviser believes U.S stocks have surprisingly detached themselves from the theme that dividend stocks move in concert with broad market returns over the twelve-month period ending October 31, 2017. The Sub-Adviser points out that there is only two other times that the equity markets have acted in a similar manner, which were 1999 and 2007. Those two years preceded large downturns in the market. In addition, the Sub-Adviser continues to believe that the bond bull market appears to be finally ending, with interest rates poised to move higher in December and throughout 2018. According to the Sub-Adviser, the use of algorithms and ETFs has created an environment where markets backstop any 5 percent pullbacks. Those backstops keep market momentum moving forward and therefore the appeal of dividend stocks, which typically have more value in down markets, is not as strong overall. The Sub-Adviser believes in the next 4 to 16 months there may be greater volatility in the overall market, which may help investors see the value once again in dividend stocks. Conservative strategies, as measured by the Dow Jones Moderately Conservative Portfolio Index, gained 8.3 percent over the fiscal period ended October 31, 2017.
One of the goals of the Fund is downside protection. This goal can lower returns when the equity market is marching forward. The Fund also is an income and yield oriented portfolio which is achieved through equity dividends. Another goal of the Fund is to produce long-term growth. The Sub-Adviser’s investment process consists of investing in large capitalization common stocks and American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) that offer above-average dividend yields. The portfolio’s hedging portion is achieved using securities such as inverse exchange traded funds (ETFs), which aim to deliver performance opposite a major stock index (e.g., S&P 500); put options on indexes, ETFs, and individual securities; and cash.
The Sub-Adviser notes that the Fund was negatively impacted by the return of a large conglomerate company and one of its core telecommunications companies. General Electric Co. (GE) (holding percentage*: 3.35 percent), a worldwide infrastructure and technology company, had a 12-month dividend yield of 5.3 percent and experienced a 28.4 percent decline over the fiscal period. One of the Fund’s core telecommunications holding, AT&T (T) (holding percentage*: 3.72 percent) declined 3.9 percent over the fiscal period and paid out a 5.8 percent 12-month dividend yield. GE and Telecoms are a core holding for many dividend-oriented managers, and while the Fund’s allocation to these sectors was moderate during the period, they did detract from performance.
Holdings that contributed strongly to the upside included a pharmaceutical company and an automotive manufacturer. AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) (holding percentage*: 3.51 percent), the spinoff company of Abbott Laboratories that discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells pharmaceutical products worldwide, had a 12-month dividend yield of 2.7 percent and returned 67.8 percent for the fiscal year. General Motors Co. (GM) (holding percentage*: 1.95 percent) is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts worldwide. The company is being recognized for its potential market dominance in autonomous driving vehicles, contributing to its 41.9 percent return in the fiscal year while maintaining its 3.6 percent dividend yield.
The Sub-Adviser reduced positions on some of its core holdings throughout the year so that no more than 4 percent was allocated to one holding–the Sub-Adviser believes this will minimize volatility for the future. Core holdings are the stocks that the Fund expects to hold for the longest period of time, hopefully for years. They are businesses the Sub-Adviser believes have sustainable competitive advantages and whose financial condition will support their above-average dividend payments well into the future.
In addition to these core holdings, the Sub-Adviser took advantage of a low-volatility market environment to purchase positions in a variety of put and call options. Most of these are “defensive” in nature, such as the purchase of put options, in which the Fund spends a modest amount of capital to try to protect the portfolio from a large decline in the broad equity market, one of its component sectors, or individual stocks. A key theme in this portion of the portfolio is the focus the Sub-Adviser has taken on attempting to benefit from a rise in interest rates. There are many ways to accomplish this, including put purchases on ETFs representing the various segments of the bond market, as well as equity sectors that are considered interest rate sensitive. These include REITs, Utilities, Telecommunications and Energy stocks which also tend to be the sectors that dominate dividend stock investing.
The Sub-Adviser has also made modest use of call options to minimize capital outlay to pursue profits in certain market segments or individual companies. This is a strategy that is employed when the Sub-Adviser believes that reward potential in a specific security is high, but risk is as well. The purchase of a call or put option allows the Sub-Adviser to have more exposure to movements of the stock one way or another at a small fraction of the value of securities that option controls. This is one of many risk-management measures the Sub-Adviser employs.
The bottom-line for investors in the Fund is that the Sub-Adviser believes that current market conditions play right into the hands of flexible, market-agnostic investors. Furthermore, they believe that 2018 will usher in an era in which long-short, dividend-focused investing will be increasingly recognized for its value. The Sub-Adviser believes that there will be a reversion to the mean and low yielding stocks will not continue to outperform dividend yielding equities.
| * | Holdings percentage(s) as of 10/31/2017. |
Growth of $100,000 Investment
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Total Returns as of October 31, 2017 |
| | | | Annualized Since |
| | One Year | | Inception (8/31/2016) |
Class N | | 0.99% | | (1.18)% |
Class C | | (0.05)% | | (2.12)% |
Class A with load of 5.75% | | (5.05)% | | (6.21)% |
Class A without load | | 0.78% | | (1.35)% |
Dow Jones Moderately Conservative Portfolio Index | | 8.23% | | 5.73% |
Morningstar Long/Short Equity Category | | 11.14% | | 8.48% |
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The Dow Jones Moderately Conservative Portfolio Index is a member of the Relative Risk Index Series and designed to measure a total portfolio of stocks, bonds, and cash, allocated to represent an investor’s desired risk profile. The Dow Jones Moderately Conservative Portfolio Index risk level is set to 40% of the Dow Jones Global Stock CMAC Index’s downside risk (past 36 months).
The Morningstar Long/Short Equity Category is generally representative of long/short portfolios that hold at least 75% of their assets in equity securities that are both long and short positions and their related derivatives.
As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement as supplemented,, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including the cost of underlying funds, are 1.72% for Class N, 2.72% for Class C and 1.97% for Class A. Class A shares are subject to a sales load of 5.75% and a deferred sales charge of up to 0.75%. The performance data quoted here represents past performance, which is not indicative of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and NAV will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns are calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains distributions, if any. The returns do not reflect the deductions of taxes a shareholder would pay on the redemption of fund shares or fund distributions. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-442-4358 or visit our website www.dunham.com.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Alternative Dividend Fund |
October 31, 2017 |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS - 77.0% | | | | | | | | |
AGRICULTURE - 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Altria Group, Inc. | | | 4,000 | | | $ | 256,880 | |
| | | | | | | | |
APPAREL - 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
VF Corp. ^ | | | 3,500 | | | | 243,775 | |
| | | | | | | | |
AUTO MANUFACTURERS - 2.0% | | | | | | | | |
General Motors Co. | | | 17,300 | | | | 743,554 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CHEMICALS - 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
LyondellBasell Industries NV | | | 8,000 | | | | 828,240 | |
| | | | | | | | |
COMPUTERS - 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
International Business Machines Corp. | | | 5,200 | | | | 801,112 | |
| | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTION/WHOLESALE - 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Fastenal Co. | | | 5,000 | | | | 234,850 | |
| | | | | | | | |
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Alliance Data Systems Corp. ^ | | | 1,700 | | | | 380,341 | |
| | | | | | | | |
ELECTRIC - 7.6% | | | | | | | | |
Duke Energy Corp. | | | 4,000 | | | | 353,240 | |
Entergy Corp. | | | 10,600 | | | | 914,356 | |
PPL Corp. | | | 19,900 | | | | 747,444 | |
Southern Co. | | | 15,500 | | | | 809,100 | |
| | | | | | | 2,824,140 | |
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT - 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
Emerson Electric Co. ^ | | | 12,900 | | | | 831,534 | |
| | | | | | | | |
ELECTRONICS - 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
Garmin Ltd. ^ | | | 14,500 | | | | 820,845 | |
| | | | | | | | |
HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS - 2.0% | | | | | | | | |
Henry Schein, Inc. * | | | 4,500 | | | | 353,700 | |
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | | | 3,100 | | | | 377,022 | |
| | | | | | | 730,722 | |
IRON/STEEL - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
United States Steel Corp. ^ | | | 15,000 | | | | 379,800 | |
| | | | | | | | |
LODGING - 4.0% | | | | | | | | |
Las Vegas Sands Corp. ^ | | | 23,500 | | | | 1,489,430 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MINING - 2.0% | | | | | | | | |
Compass Minerals International, Inc. ^ | | | 11,500 | | | | 754,400 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING - 3.4% | | | | | | | | |
General Electric Co. | | | 63,200 | | | | 1,274,112 | |
| | | | | | | | |
OIL & GAS - 4.5% | | | | | | | | |
BP PLC - ADR | | | 5,000 | | | | 203,350 | |
Chevron Corp. | | | 6,400 | | | | 741,696 | |
Schlumberger Ltd. | | | 11,200 | | | | 716,800 | |
| | | | | | | 1,661,846 | |
PHARMACEUTICALS - 7.2% | | | | | | | | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | 14,800 | | | | 1,335,700 | |
GlaxoSmithKline PLC - ADR ^ | | | 37,000 | | | | 1,347,910 | |
| | | | | | | 2,683,610 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Alternative Dividend Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
Security | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS - 77.0% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
REITS - 12.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EPR Properties ^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,400 | | $ | 719,472 | |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. ^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 85,000 | | | 1,662,600 | |
Public Storage ^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,700 | | | 766,825 | |
Ventas, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 23,700 | | | 1,487,175 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,636,072 | |
RETAIL - 4.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dollar General Corp. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,000 | | | 404,200 | |
Kohl’s Corp. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 16,700 | | | 697,392 | |
L Brands, Inc. ^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,700 | | | 374,448 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,476,040 | |
SEMICONDUCTORS - 4.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Intel Corp. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19,000 | | | 864,310 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 15,000 | | | 765,150 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,629,460 | |
SOFTWARE - 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Veeva Systems, Inc. * | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,200 | | | 377,828 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 9.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AT&T, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 42,100 | | | 1,416,665 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 22,000 | | | 751,300 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | 31,300 | | | 1,498,331 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,666,296 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost - $28,328,436) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 28,724,887 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 18.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DEBT EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 2.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
iShares 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | | | | | | | | | | | 11,000 | | | 524,810 | |
SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities | | | | | | | | | | | 10,000 | | | 517,900 | |
TOTAL DEBT EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,042,710 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EQUITY EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 15.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Global SuperDividend US ETF | | | | | | | | | | 92,832 | | | 2,339,367 | |
iShares China Large-Cap ETF ^ | | | | | | | | | | | | 16,000 | | | 734,880 | |
iShares International Select Dividend ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | 56,000 | | | 1,875,440 | |
iShares Select Dividend ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,000 | | | 758,000 | |
TOTAL EQUITY EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,707,687 | |
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (Cost - $6,616,744) | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,750,397 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Counterparty | | Contracts** | | | Notional Amount | | | Exercise Price | | | Expiration Date | | Value | |
PURCHASED OPTIONS * - 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
PURCHASED PUT OPTIONS * - 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | Pershing | | | 75 | | | $ | 676,875 | | | $ | 90.00 | | | 1/22/2018 | | | 28,875 | |
AT&T, Inc. | | Pershing | | | 100 | | | | 336,500 | | | | 33.00 | | | 1/22/2018 | | | 9,900 | |
Garmin Ltd. | | Pershing | | | 70 | | | | 396,270 | | | | 55.00 | | | 1/22/2018 | | | 11,480 | |
General Electric Co. | | Pershing | | | 450 | | | | 907,200 | | | | 22.00 | | | 12/18/2017 | | | 93,600 | |
General Motors Co. | | Pershing | | | 100 | | | | 429,800 | | | | 44.00 | | | 1/22/2018 | | | 25,000 | |
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond | | Pershing | | | 50 | | | | 622,300 | | | | 123.00 | | | 12/18/2017 | | | 6,200 | |
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond | | Pershing | | | 25 | | | | 311,150 | | | | 120.00 | | | 1/22/2018 | | | 2,225 | |
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond | | Pershing | | | 25 | | | | 311,150 | | | | 117.00 | | | 3/19/2018 | | | 2,475 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Alternative Dividend Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
Security | | Counterparty | | Contracts** | | Notional Amount | | | Exercise Price | | | Expiration Date | | Value | |
PURCHASED PUT OPTIONS * - 1.1% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond | | Pershing | | 50 | | $ | 442,350 | | | $ | 83.00 | | | 12/18/2017 | | $ | 625 | |
PowerShares DB US Dollar Index | | Pershing | | 200 | | | 491,600 | | | | 22.00 | | | 1/22/2018 | | | 200 | |
PowerShares DB US Dollar Index | | Pershing | | 200 | | | 491,600 | | | | 23.00 | | | 1/22/2018 | | | 400 | |
PowerShares DB US Dollar Index | | Pershing | | 200 | | | 491,600 | | | | 22.00 | | | 3/19/2018 | | | 700 | |
PowerShares DB US Dollar Index | | Pershing | | 200 | | | 491,600 | | | | 23.00 | | | 3/19/2018 | | | 500 | |
PowerShares QQQ Trust Series 1 | | Pershing | | 50 | | | 760,750 | | | | 142.00 | | | 1/22/2018 | | | 6,600 | |
PowerShares QQQ Trust Series 1 | | Pershing | | 100 | | | 1,521,500 | | | | 142.00 | | | 3/19/2018 | | | 24,800 | |
PowerShares QQQ Trust Series 1 | | Pershing | | 50 | | | 760,750 | | | | 135.00 | | | 1/22/2019 | | | 26,750 | |
S&P 500 Index SPX | | Pershing | | 30 | | | 7,725,780 | | | | 2,475.00 | | | 3/19/2018 | | | 114,150 | |
S&P 500 Index SPX | | Pershing | | 30 | | | 7,725,780 | | | | 2,475.00 | | | 12/18/2017 | | | 32,550 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | Pershing | | 200 | | | 957,400 | | | | 47.00 | | | 1/22/2018 | | | 24,800 | |
TOTAL PURCHASED PUT OPTIONS (Cost - $599,122) | | | | | | | | | | 411,830 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
PURCHASED CALL OPTIONS * - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cameco Corp. | | Pershing | | 100 | | | 81,400 | | | | 10.00 | | | 12/18/2017 | | | 2,000 | |
Cameco Corp. | | Pershing | | 200 | | | 162,800 | | | | 9.00 | | | 1/22/2018 | | | 500 | |
Technology Select Sector SPDR | | Pershing | | 100 | | | 629,500 | | | | 63.00 | | | 1/22/2018 | | | 15,300 | |
Technology Select Sector SPDR | | Pershing | | 100 | | | 629,500 | | | | 65.00 | | | 1/22/2018 | | | 6,100 | |
TOTAL PURCHASED CALL OPTIONS (Cost - $39,715) | | | | | | | | | | | 23,900 | |
TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost - $638,837) | | | | | | | | | | 435,730 | |
| | | | | Interest | | | | |
Security | | Shares | | | Rate | | | Value | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 5.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUND - 5.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Short-Term Investments Trust Treasury Portfolio - Institutional Class | | | 2,174,148 | | | | 0.94 | % + | | | 2,174,148 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT (Cost - $2,174,148) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 22.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mount Vernon Prime Portfolio, 1.32% + (Cost - $8,225,547) | | | 8,225,547 | | | | 1.32 | % + | | | 8,225,547 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 124.2% (Cost - $45,983,712) | | | | | | | | | | $ | 46,310,709 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (24.2)% | | | | | | | | | | | (9,021,315 | ) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | | | | | $ | 37,289,394 | |
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| * | Non-Income producing security. |
| ** | Each Purchased Put Option and Call Option contract allows the Fund to sell/buy 100 shares of the underlying security at the exercise price. |
| + | Variable rate security. Interest rate is as of October 31, 2017 |
| ^ | All of a portion of these securities are on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $8,003,525 at October 31, 2017. |
ADR- American Depositary Receipt.
PLC - Public Limited Company
REITS - Real Estate Investment Trusts
ETF - Exchange Traded Fund
Portfolio Composition * - (Unaudited) |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 17.8 | % | | Technology | | | 6.1 | % |
Exchange Traded Funds | | | 14.5 | % | | Utilities | | | 6.1 | % |
Financial | | | 10.9 | % | | Short-Term Investment | | | 4.7 | % |
Consumer, Cyclical | | | 9.0 | % | | Basic Materials | | | 4.2 | % |
Consumer, Non-cyclical | | | 8.0 | % | | Energy | | | 3.5 | % |
Communications | | | 7.9 | % | | Purchased Options | | | 0.9 | % |
Industrial | | | 6.4 | % | | Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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| * | Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2017. |
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which is based on Fund net assets.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (Allianz Global Investors) |
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International bonds continued to see U.S. dollar movements relative to foreign currencies cause volatility in foreign bond markets. During the most recent fiscal quarter, international bonds, as measured by the Barclays Global Aggregate Ex-U.S. Bond Index, declined 1.0 percent after increasing 4.8 percent the previous fiscal quarter, and decreasing 2.5 percent over the first half of the fiscal year. Over the entire fiscal year, international bonds returned 1.3 percent. The most recent fiscal quarter’s loss was somewhat attributed to the movement of the U.S. dollar, as it appreciated 1.8 percent against a basket of major world currencies. Conversely, the previous fiscal quarter’s gain was primarily attributed to a substantial decline in the U.S. dollar. Global growth trends continued to gain momentum, with investors eyeing decisions from President Trump and the European Central Bank policies as potential risks to growth. Similar to the prior fiscal year, this fiscal year saw much of the performance and volatility in the foreign bond market explained by currency movements and changes in spreads, particularly affected by economic releases and central bank actions in the United States and emerging market countries.
The Sub-Adviser implements a four-step investment process using four key macroeconomic factors in four major asset classes to achieve returns in five unique areas. The four macroeconomic factors are: global economic outlook, inflation, interest rates, and event risk. The four major asset classes are: developed sovereign (government debt), investment-grade credit (corporate debt), high-yield, and emerging markets. The four-step investment process has the following stages: assess relative value, risk management, bottom-up analysis, and implementation. Finally, the five return components are: country, currency, yield curve, duration, and spread/sector. The Sub-Adviser seeks to identify healthy countries by measuring the sustainability of public borrowing in the private sector as well as the effectiveness and credibility of that nation’s authorities.
During the first three fiscal quarters, the Sub-Adviser’s country selection detracted from Fund performance. While country selection underperformed, a core theme of the Sub-Adviser’s view on countries benefited the Fund through its relative exposure to Japan during the first fiscal quarter. The Sub-Adviser’s stance on Japan debt continued during the second fiscal quarter as the Fund held an underweight, which benefited performance. During the third fiscal quarter, the Sub-Adviser’s country selection detracted from Fund performance. A core theme of the Sub-Adviser’s view on countries that hindered the Fund was a steepening of the U.K. bonds yield curve. During the fourth fiscal quarter, the Sub-Adviser’s country selection, once again, benefited Fund performance. A core theme of the Sub-Adviser’s view on countries that aided the Fund was a steepening of the Japan yield curve. Having said that, a Japan bond that detracted from the Fund’s performance over the fourth fiscal quarter was a Japan Government Bond 20 Year Issue 1.70% 9/20/2033 (BF10LG6) (holding percentage*: 2.99 percent). The bond declined 0.3 percent in local currency terms during the fiscal year, from November 23, 2016, when the Sub-Adviser bought the bond, through the end of the fiscal year. Converting to U.S. dollars, the bond was down approximately 1.4 percent, as the yen’s value depreciated relative to the U.S. dollar over the fiscal year.
The Sub-Adviser’s active spread allocation contributed positively over the entire fiscal year. Over the first half of the fiscal year and through the third fiscal quarter, the Fund held an underweight to long-dated credit. In the fourth fiscal quarter, the Fund held an overweight to credit beta, sector and currency positioning, and a meaningful allocation to high-yield, which all had a positive effect on Fund performance. Also in the fourth fiscal quarter, the Fund’s duration positioning slightly detracted from Fund performance.
Throughout the fiscal year, while the Sub-Adviser believed that emerging markets countries were still working through their deleveraging cycle that was brought on during the financial crisis, it overweighted emerging markets currencies. During the first half of the year, that overweight benefited the Fund’s performance from gains in the Russian ruble and Brazilian real. The second half of the fiscal year saw a hinderance to the Fund’s performance from the overweight to emerging markets currencies in the form of a decline in the Mexican peso. The Mexican peso depreciated relative to the U.S. dollar over the entire fiscal year, a Mexico bond’s performance that was held within the Fund was hurt. The Mex Bonos Desarr Fix RT 5.75% 3/5/2026 (BYNMJL4) (holding percentage*: 0.43 percent) sovereign bond gained 0.4 percent in pesos, but lost 1.1 percent when converted to U.S. dollars.
The Sub-Adviser sees above-trend global growth, despite some signs of fading cyclical momentum, with G4 economies at close to full employment. It anticipates improvement in emerging markets fundamentals, and benign global inflationary pressures, even as spare capacity is eroded. Long-term inflation expectations remain subdued. The Sub-Adviser expects a gradualist Fed hiking cycle and less pressure on other G4 central banks to maintain a highly accommodative policy stance, with general central bank balance sheet tapering on the policy agenda. It is constructive on investment-grade bonds, given the supportive macro backdrop and stable-to-improving credit fundamentals. The Sub-Adviser believes that valuations look fair overall and expects returns to be driven mostly by the carry trade. It believes that financial companies have significantly de-risked their business models compared to the pre-crisis period and offer an attractive carry proposition compared to industrials, particularly core quality European tier 2, and holding company debt. The Sub-Adviser is cautious on industrials, as event risk remains elevated and valuations are less attractive. It believes that high-yield remains an attractive carry proposition, as fundamentals appear sound and it expects default rates to remain low. The Sub-Adviser remains cognizant of key risks, which it believes include the uncertainty around the ability of President Trump to implement new fiscal policy; protectionism, both in the U.S. and around the globe; and geopolitics. Other concerns surround less accommodative global monetary policies and the resulting tightening of financial conditions, raising downside global growth risks. Finally, the Sub-Adviser is watchful of bouts of volatility in global credit markets, given less policy accommodation, among other exogenous factors.
| * | Holdings percentage(s) as of 10/31/2017. |
Growth of $100,000 Investment
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Total Returns as of October 31, 2017 |
| | | | Annualized | | Annualized Since |
| | One Year | | Three Year | | Inception (11/1/13) |
Class N | | 0.67% | | (0.71)% | | (1.29)% |
Class C | | (0.08)% | | (1.47)% | | (2.04)% |
Class A with load of 4.50% | | (4.07)% | | (2.44)% | | (2.64)% |
Class A without load | | 0.46% | | (0.94)% | | (1.52)% |
| | | | | | |
Barclays Global ex-US Aggregate Bond Index Unhedged | | 1.26% | | 0.18% | | (0.31)% |
Morningstar World Bond Category | | 3.10% | | 1.32% | | 1.63% |
| | | | | | |
The Barclays Global ex US Aggregate Bond Index Unhedged is designed to be a broad based measure of the global investment-grade, fixed rate, fixed income corporate markets outside the United States. Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark.
The Morningstar World Bond Category is generally representative of funds that invest at least 40% of bonds in foreign markets.
As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including underlying funds, are 1.28% for Class N, 2.03% for Class C and 1.53% for Class A. Class A shares are subject to a sales load of 4.50% and a deferred sales charge of up to 0.75%. The performance data quoted here represents past performance, which is not indicative of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and NAV will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns are calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains distributions, if any. The returns do not reflect the deductions of taxes a shareholder would pay on the redemption of fund shares or fund distributions. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-442-4358 or visit our website www.dunham.com.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund |
October 31, 2017 |
| | Principal | | | | Interest | | | | | |
Security | | Amount | | | | Rate % | | Maturity Date | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 43.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AGRICULTURE - 1.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BAT International Finance PLC | | 200,000 | | EUR | | 0.8750 | | 10/13/2023 | | $ | 237,076 | |
Imperial Brands Finance PLC | | 200,000 | | EUR | | 2.2500 | | 2/26/2021 | | | 248,641 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 485,717 | |
AUTO MANUFACTURERS - 2.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BMW Finance NV | | 400,000 | | EUR | | 0.7500 | | 4/15/2024 | | | 476,431 | |
FCE Bank PLC | | 200,000 | | EUR | | 1.8750 | | 6/24/2021 | | | 246,775 | |
Volkswagen International Finance NV | | 200,000 | | EUR | | 1.1250 | | 10/2/2023 | | | 238,511 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 961,717 | |
BANKS - 16.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ABN AMRO Bank NV | | 200,000 | | EUR | | 6.3750 | | 4/27/2021 | | | 280,839 | |
Banco de Sabadell SA | | 300,000 | | EUR | | 0.6250 | | 11/3/2020 | | | 356,919 | |
BNP Paribas SA | | 250,000 | | EUR | | 2.8750 | | 9/26/2023 | | | 332,289 | |
BPCE SA | | 200,000 | | EUR | | 4.6250 | | 7/18/2023 | | | 280,297 | |
CaixaBank SA | | 400,000 | | EUR | | 0.6250 | | 11/12/2020 | | | 476,255 | |
Commonwealth Bank of Australia | | 200,000 | | EUR | | 2.0000 | | 4/22/2027 | | | 240,725 | |
Credit Agricole SA/London | | 200,000 | | EUR | | 1.8750 | | 12/20/2026 | | | 245,739 | |
Credit Suisse Group Funding Guernsey Ltd | | 200,000 | | EUR | | 1.2500 | | 4/14/2022 | | | 241,017 | |
Danske Bank A/S | | 350,000 | | EUR | | 0.5000 | | 5/6/2021 | | | 414,819 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC | | 200,000 | | EUR | | 6.0000 | | 6/10/2019 | | | 255,665 | |
ING Bank NV | | 100,000 | | EUR | | 3.6250 | | 2/25/2026 | | | 128,310 | |
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA | | 200,000 | | EUR | | 4.3750 | | 10/15/2019 | | | 253,028 | |
KBC Group NV | | 200,000 | | EUR | | 2.3750 | | 11/25/2024 | | | 242,830 | |
Lloyds Bank PLC | | 200,000 | | EUR | | 6.5000 | | 3/24/2020 | | | 268,349 | |
National Australia Bank Ltd. | | 150,000 | | GBP | | 5.1250 | | 12/9/2021 | | | 229,177 | |
Nordea Bank AB | | 200,000 | | EUR | | 1.0000 | | 9/7/2026 | | | 236,200 | |
Santander UK PLC | | 100,000 | | EUR | | 2.0000 | | 1/14/2019 | | | 119,600 | |
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB | | 200,000 | | EUR | | 1.3750 | | 10/31/2028 | | | 236,151 | |
Societe Generale SA | | 100,000 | | EUR | | 0.7500 | | 5/26/2023 | | | 118,874 | |
UBS Group Funding Switzerland AG | | 200,000 | | EUR | | 1.2500 | | 9/1/2026 | | | 235,276 | |
Westpac Banking Corp | | 650,000 | | EUR | | 0.3750 | | 3/5/2023 | | | 754,401 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 5,946,760 | |
BEVERAGES - 1.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | | 300,000 | | USD | | 0.8750 | | 3/17/2022 | | | 361,693 | |
Pernod Richard SA | | 200,000 | | EUR | | 1.5000 | | 5/18/2026 | | | 244,089 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 605,782 | |
BUILDING MATERIALS - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
HeidelbergCement AG | | 150,000 | | EUR | | 2.2500 | | 6/3/2024 | | | 190,818 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
CHEMICALS - 2.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Air Liquide Finance SA | | 500,000 | | EUR | | 0.7500 | | 6/13/2024 | | | 596,115 | |
Linde Finance BV | | 150,000 | | EUR | | 3.1250 | | 12/12/2018 | | | 181,395 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 777,510 | |
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES - 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cabot Financial Luxembourg SA | | 100,000 | | GBP | | 6.5000 | | 4/1/2021 | | | 137,610 | |
Intrum Justitia AB | | 100,000 | | EUR | | 3.1250 | | 7/15/2024 | | | 119,721 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 257,331 | |
ELECTRIC - 4.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cadent Finance PLC | | 500,000 | | EUR | | 0.6250 | | 9/22/2024 | | | 573,162 | |
Enel Finance International NV | | 200,000 | | EUR | | 1.9660 | | 1/27/2025 | | | 252,056 | |
Engie SA | | 300,000 | | EUR | | 2.3750 | | 5/19/2026 | | | 393,363 | |
Iberdrola Finanzas SAU | | 200,000 | | EUR | | 1.0000 | | 3/7/2025 | | | 236,653 | |
innogy Finance BV | | 250,000 | | EUR | | 1.0000 | | 4/13/2025 | | | 297,575 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 1,752,809 | |
ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION - 2.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ABB Finance BV | | 450,000 | | EUR | | 2.6250 | | 3/26/2019 | | | 544,954 | |
Heathrow Funding Ltd | | 100,000 | | GBP | | 7.1250 | | 2/14/2024 | | | 168,347 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 713,301 | |
FOOD - 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Danone SA | | 200,000 | | EUR | | 0.7090 | | 11/3/2024 | | | 235,447 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
| | Principal | | | | Interest | | | | | |
Security | | Amount | | | | Rate % | | Maturity Date | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 43.9% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS - 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Limacorporate SpA | | 100,000 | | EUR | | 3.7500 | | 8/15/2023 | | $ | 119,626 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
INSURANCE - 2.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Great-West Lifeco, Inc. | | 300,000 | | EUR | | 2.5000 | | 4/18/2023 | | | 386,982 | |
Willow No 2 Ireland PLC for Zurich Insurance Co. Ltd. | | 300,000 | | EUR | | 3.3750 | | 6/27/2022 | | | 400,109 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 787,091 | |
IRON / STEEL - 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BlueScope Steel Finance Ltd. / BlueScope Steel Finance USA LLC - 144A | | 100,000 | | USD | | 6.5000 | | 5/15/2021 | | | 104,750 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
MEDIA - 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Altice Financing SA | | 100,000 | | EUR | | 6.5000 | | 1/15/2022 | | | 121,388 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
MINING - 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Anglo American Capital PLC | | 200,000 | | EUR | | 3.2500 | | 4/3/2023 | | | 261,046 | |
Glencore Finance Europe SA | | 100,000 | | EUR | | 1.6250 | | 1/18/2022 | | | 121,872 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 382,918 | |
OIL & GAS - 3.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BG Energy Capital PLC | | 350,000 | | EUR | | 1.2500 | | 11/21/2022 | | | 427,929 | |
BP Capital Markets PLC | | 350,000 | | EUR | | 0.8300 | | 9/19/2024 | | | 412,929 | |
Petrobras Global Finance BV | | 100,000 | | EUR | | 5.8750 | | 3/7/2022 | | | 135,431 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos | | 200,000 | | EUR | | 2.5000 | | 8/21/2021 | | | 244,414 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 1,220,703 | |
PACKAGING & CONTAINERS - 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc. | | 100,000 | | EUR | | 2.7500 | | 3/15/2024 | | | 120,314 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
PHARMACEUTICALS - 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Grifols SA - 144A | | 100,000 | | EUR | | 3.2000 | | 5/1/2025 | | | 118,545 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
REAL ESTATE - 0.3% | | 100,000 | | EUR | | 2.8750 | | 7/15/2022 | | | 119,828 | |
DEMIRE Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate AG | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
SAVINGS & LOANS - 1.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Nationwide Building Society | | 350,000 | | EUR | | 1.6250 | | 4/3/2019 | | | 418,303 | |
Nationwide Building Society | | 100,000 | | GBP | | 5.6250 | | 9/9/2019 | | | 144,174 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 562,477 | |
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 1.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV | | 250,000 | | EUR | | 0.6250 | | 4/3/2023 | | | 297,402 | |
Telecom Italia SpA/Milano | | 50,000 | | GBP | | 6.3750 | | 6/24/2019 | | | 71,877 | |
Telecom Italia SpA/Milano | | 150,000 | | EUR | | 2.5000 | | 7/19/2023 | | | 188,935 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 558,214 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES (Cost - $15,611,707) | | | | | | | | | | | 16,143,046 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS - 52.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Argentine Republic Government International Bond | | 100,000 | | EUR | | 3.8750 | | 1/15/2022 | | | 120,849 | |
Bundesrepublik Deutschland | | 80,000 | | EUR | | 4.7500 | | 7/4/2034 | | | 150,843 | |
Bundesrepublik Deutschland | | 60,000 | | EUR | | 2.5000 | | 7/4/2044 | | | 91,850 | |
Bundesrepublik Deutschland | | 1,370,000 | | EUR | | 0.2500 | | 2/15/2027 | | | 1,590,856 | |
Canadian Government Bond | | 160,000 | | CAD | | 5.0000 | | 6/1/2037 | | | 177,632 | |
Canadian Government Bond | | 280,000 | | CAD | | 3.5000 | | 12/1/2045 | | | 269,270 | |
Denmark Government Bond | | 2,420,000 | | DKK | | 3.0000 | | 11/15/2021 | | | 430,751 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT | | 70,000 | | EUR | | 4.7500 | | 4/25/2035 | | | 127,465 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT | | 190,000 | | EUR | | 4.5000 | | 4/25/2041 | | | 355,544 | |
Indonesia Government International Bond - 144A | | 300,000 | | EUR | | 2.1500 | | 7/18/2024 | | | 361,936 | |
Ireland Government Bond | | 130,000 | | EUR | | 5.4000 | | 3/13/2025 | | | 206,994 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro | | 180,000 | | EUR | | 4.2500 | | 9/1/2019 | | | 226,914 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro | | 270,000 | | EUR | | 5.0000 | | 9/1/2040 | | | 427,794 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro | | 120,000 | | EUR | | 5.5000 | | 11/1/2022 | | | 172,985 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro | | 410,000 | | EUR | | 4.5000 | | 3/1/2024 | | | 577,917 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro | | 480,000 | | EUR | | 3.7500 | | 9/1/2024 | | | 652,016 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
| | Principal | | | | Interest | | | | | |
Security | | Amount | | | | Rate % | | Maturity Date | | Value | |
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS - 52.1% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Japan Government Ten Year Bond | | 67,950,000 | | JPY | | 0.8000 | | 9/20/2022 | | $ | 623,875 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond | | 65,150,000 | | JPY | | 2.5000 | | 6/20/2036 | | | 774,003 | |
Japan Government Twenty Year Bond | | 224,150,000 | | JPY | | 1.9000 | | 9/20/2023 | | | 2,201,047 | |
Japan Government Twenty Year Bond | | 163,350,000 | | JPY | | 2.1000 | | 12/20/2027 | | | 1,730,389 | |
Japan Government Twenty Year Bond | | 102,900,000 | | JPY | | 1.7000 | | 9/20/2033 | | | 1,089,965 | |
Kazakhstan Government International Bond | | 450,000 | | USD | | 5.1250 | | 7/21/2025 | | | 501,162 | |
Kingdom of Belgium Government Bond - 144A | | 130,000 | | EUR | | 5.0000 | | 3/28/2035 | | | 243,964 | |
Kingdom of Belgium Government Bond | | 130,000 | | EUR | | 4.2500 | | 9/28/2022 | | | 185,358 | |
Malaysia Government Bond | | 480,000 | | MYR | | 3.9000 | | 11/30/2026 | | | 111,764 | |
Mexican Bonos | | 3,270,000 | | MXN | | 5.7500 | | 3/5/2026 | | | 155,396 | |
Province of Ontario Canada | | 280,000 | | CAD | | 2.4000 | | 6/2/2026 | | | 215,092 | |
Republic of Austria Government Bond - 144A | | 270,000 | | EUR | | 1.2000 | | 10/20/2025 | | | 337,636 | |
Republic of Poland Government Bond | | 360,000 | | PLN | | 5.7500 | | 9/23/2022 | | | 112,813 | |
Republic of Poland Government International Bond | | 250,000 | | EUR | | 0.8750 | | 5/10/2027 | | | 285,650 | |
Republic of South Africa Government Bond | | 1,880,000 | | ZAR | | 10.5000 | | 12/21/2026 | | | 144,154 | |
Romanian Government International Bond | | 100,000 | | EUR | | 2.8750 | | 10/28/2024 | | | 128,282 | |
Russian Foreign Bond - Eurobond - 144A | | 200,000 | | USD | | 4.2500 | | 6/23/2027 | | | 204,178 | |
Spain Government Bond - 144A | | 160,000 | | EUR | | 4.2000 | | 1/31/2037 | | | 241,964 | |
Spain Government Bond - 144A | | 420,000 | | EUR | | 4.1000 | | 7/30/2018 | | | 505,584 | |
Spain Government Bond - 144A | | 300,000 | | EUR | | 4.4000 | | 10/31/2023 | | | 428,471 | |
Spain Government Bond - 144A | | 100,000 | | EUR | | 5.4000 | | 1/31/2023 | | | 146,758 | |
Spain Government Bond - 144A | | 210,000 | | EUR | | 1.9500 | | 4/30/2026 | | | 259,986 | |
Spain Government Bond - 144A | | 300,000 | | EUR | | 3.8000 | | 4/30/2024 | | | 417,942 | |
Sweden Government Bond | | 770,000 | | SEK | | 4.2500 | | 3/12/2019 | | | 98,338 | |
Swiss Confederation Government Bond | | 480,000 | | CHF | | 4.0000 | | 2/11/2023 | | | 597,713 | |
United Kingdom Gilt | | 190,000 | | GBP | | 4.2500 | | 6/7/2032 | | | 336,553 | |
United Kingdom Gilt | | 185,000 | | GBP | | 4.5000 | | 12/7/2042 | | | 371,703 | |
United Kingdom Gilt | | 20,000 | | GBP | | 4.0000 | | 1/22/2060 | | | 44,608 | |
United Kingdom Gilt | | 70,000 | | GBP | | 4.2500 | | 12/7/2055 | | | 156,914 | |
United Kingdom Gilt | | 330,000 | | GBP | | 3.2500 | | 1/22/2044 | | | 555,619 | |
TOTAL FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS (Cost - $19,133,022) | | | | | | | | | | | 19,148,497 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | | | | | | | | |
SHORT - TERM INVESTMENT - 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUND - 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Fund - Government Portfolio | | 576,593 | | | | 0.9200 | | | | | 576,593 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT (Cost - $576,593) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Amount | | | | | | | | | | |
MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sunrise SPV 9 | | 34,581 | | EUR | | 5.2700 | | 5/27/2035 | | | 40,421 | |
TOTAL MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES (Cost - $38,665) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
WHOLE LOAN COLLATERAL - 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bankinter 10 FTA | | 105,763 | | EUR | | 0.0000 | | 6/21/2043 | | | 121,818 | |
Fondo de Titulizacion de Activos Santander Hipotecario 2 | | 48,072 | | EUR | | 0.0000 | | 1/18/2049 | | | 55,080 | |
Silverstone Master Issuer PLC - 144A | | 30,001 | | GBP | | 0.7698 | | 1/21/2070 | | | 39,887 | |
TOTAL WHOLE LOAN COLLATERAL (Cost - $208,671) | | | | | | | | | | | 216,785 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.3% (Cost - $35,568,658) | | | | | | | | | | $ | 36,125,342 | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES - 1.7% | | | | | | | | | | | 613,683 | |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | | | | | $ | 36,739,025 | |
CAD - Canadian Dollar | EUR - Euro | MXN - Mexican Peso | SEK - Swedish Krona |
CHF - Swiss Franc | GBP - United Kingdom Pound | MYR - Malaysian Ringgit | USD - US Dollar |
DKK - Danish Krone | JPY - Japanese Yen | PLN - Polish Zloty | ZAR - South African Rand |
| + | Variable rate security. Interest rate is as of October 31, 2017. |
144A - Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. The 144A securities amounted to $3,411,601 or 9.3% of net assets.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
| | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | | | | | | | | Appreciation | |
Futures Contracts | | Contracts | | Expiration | | Notional | | | (Depreciation) | |
FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED - 0.0% * | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australian 10Y BOND Future | | 6 | | 12/15/2017 | | $ | 622,192 | | | $ | (2,850 | ) |
Canadian 10Y Bond Future | | 5 | | 12/18/2017 | | | 545,532 | | | | 501 | |
EURO BUXL 30Y Bond Future | | 5 | | 12/7/2017 | | | 978,131 | | | | 5,815 | |
EURO-SCHATZ Future | | 18 | | 12/7/2017 | | | 2,398,764 | | | | 1,671 | |
Japanese 10Y Bond Future | | 2 | | 12/13/2017 | | | 2,742,061 | | | | (7,127 | ) |
Long Gilt Future | | 7 | | 12/27/2017 | | | 1,175,616 | | | | 755 | |
NET UNREALIZED LOSS FROM FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED | | | | | | | | | | | (1,235 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
FUTURES CONTRACTS SOLD - 0.1% * | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EURO-BOBL Future | | (25) | | 12/7/2017 | | | 3,884,590 | | | | (8,770 | ) |
EURO-BOND Future | | (16) | | 12/7/2017 | | | 3,079,170 | | | | (17,104 | ) |
NET UNREALIZED LOSS FROM FUTURES CONTRACTS SOLD | | | | | | | | | | | (25,874 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET UNREALIZED LOSS FROM FUTURES CONTRACTS | | | | | | | | | | $ | (27,109 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| * | Face amounts are the underlying reference notional amounts to stock exchange indices and bonds upon which the fair value of the futures contracts traded by the Fund are based. While face amounts do not represent the current fair value and are not necessarily indicative of the future cash flows of the Fund’s futures contracts, the underlying price changes in relation to the variables specified by the face amounts affect the fair value of these derivative financial instruments. Instrument is non-income producing. |
Portfolio Composition ** - (Unaudited) |
Japan | | | 17.8 | % | | Germany | | | 5.9 | % |
Britain | | | 14.2 | % | | Australia | | | 3.7 | % |
Spain | | | 9.3 | % | | Belgium | | | 2.9 | % |
France | | | 8.1 | % | | Denmark | | | 2.3 | % |
Netherlands | | | 7.8 | % | | Other Countries | | | 20.4 | % |
Italy | | | 7.6 | % | | Total | | | 100.00 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| ** | Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2017. |
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which are based on Fund net assets.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
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As of October 31, 2017 the following Forward Currency Exchange contracts were open:
Forward Currency Contracts |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | | | Settlement | | | | Local Currency | | | | | | | U.S. Dollar | | | | | | | Appreciation | |
Foreign Currency | | | | Date | | Counterparty | | Amount Purchased | | | | | | | Market Value | | | | | | | (Depreciation) | |
To Sell USD and To Buy: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australian Dollar | | 1/17/2018 | | Barclays | | | 1,103,728 | | | | | | | $ | 845,684 | | | | | | | $ | (15,645 | ) |
Australian Dollar | | | | 1/17/2018 | | Citigroup | | | 75,626 | | | | | | | | 57,945 | | | | | | | | (1,068 | ) |
Canadian Dollar | | | | 1/17/2018 | | Barclays | | | 1,007,163 | | | | | | | | 781,945 | | | | | | | | (15,877 | ) |
Canadian Dollar | | | | 1/17/2018 | | Citigroup | | | 289,007 | | | | | | | | 224,380 | | | | | | | | (4,600 | ) |
British Pound | | | | 1/17/2018 | | Barclays | | | 249,235 | | | | | | | | 331,824 | | | | | | | | 2,837 | |
British Pound | | | | 1/17/2018 | | Citigroup | | | 584,610 | | | | | | | | 778,332 | | | | | | | | 6,697 | |
Japanese Yen | | | | 1/17/2018 | | Citigroup | | | 139,601,552 | | | | | | | | 1,233,707 | | | | | | | | (16,703 | ) |
Japanese Yen | | | | 1/17/2018 | | Barclays | | | 90,065,961 | | | | | | | | 795,944 | | | | | | | | 1,749 | |
Japanese Yen | | | | 1/17/2018 | | Citigroup | | | 269,363,482 | | | | | | | | 2,380,458 | | | | | | | | 4,228 | |
Norwegian Krone | 1/17/2018 | | Citigroup | | | 493,001 | | | | | | | | 60,382 | | | | | | | | (1,410 | ) |
New Zealand Dollar | | 1/17/2018 | | Barclays | | | 107,497 | | | | | | | | 73,540 | | | | | | | | (1,197 | ) |
Swedish Krona | | | | 1/17/2018 | | Barclays | | | 1,467,561 | | | | | | | | 176,197 | | | | | | | | (3,465 | ) |
Brazilian Real | | | | 1/23/2018 | | Barclays | | | 1,196,000 | | | | | | | | 361,632 | | | | | | | | (6,481 | ) |
Indonesian Rupiah | | 1/23/2018 | | Barclays | | | 1,646,342,000 | | | | | | | | 120,440 | | | | | | | | 69 | |
Indonesian Rupiah | | 1/23/2018 | | Barclays | | | 8,301,143,000 | | | | | | | | 607,278 | | | | | | | | 26 | |
Israeli Shekel | | | | 1/23/2018 | | Citigroup | | | 270,000 | | | | | | | | 76,927 | | | | | | | | (620 | ) |
South Korean Won | | 1/23/2018 | | Barclays | | | 126,963,000 | | | | | | | | 113,389 | | | | | | | | 2,325 | |
South Korean Won | | 1/23/2018 | | Citigroup | | | 768,700,000 | | | | | | | | 686,517 | | | | | | | | 6,949 | |
Mexican Peso | | | | 1/23/2018 | | Barclays | | | 823,528 | | | | | | | | 42,404 | | | | | | | | (835 | ) |
Malaysian Ringgit | | | | 1/23/2018 | | Barclays | | | 250,000 | | | | | | | | 58,894 | | | | | | | | (159 | ) |
Russian Ruble | | | | 1/23/2018 | | Barclays | | | 1,066,000 | | | | | | | | 18,017 | | | | | | | | 56 | |
Russian Ruble | | | | 1/23/2018 | | Citigroup | | | 3,972,000 | | | | | | | | 67,134 | | | | | | | | (470 | ) |
Singapore Dollar | | | | 1/23/2018 | | Barclays | | | 165,000 | | | | | | | | 121,220 | | | | | | | | (675 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (44,269 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | | | Settlement | | | | Local Currency | | | | | | | U.S. Dollar | | | | | | | Appreciation | |
Foreign Currency | | | | Date | | Counterparty | | Amount Sold | | | | | | | Market Value | | | | | | | (Depreciation) | |
To Buy USD and To Sell: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Danish Krone | | | | 1/17/2018 | | Barclays | | | (1,288,759 | ) | | | | | | $ | (202,776 | ) | | | | | | $ | 1,530 | |
Danish Krone | | | | 1/17/2018 | | Citigroup | | | (181,698 | ) | | | | | | | (28,589 | ) | | | | | | | 219 | |
Euro | | | | 1/17/2018 | | Citigroup | | | (635,746 | ) | | | | | | | (744,118 | ) | | | | | | | 7,825 | |
Euro | | | | 1/17/2018 | | Barclays | | | (1,758,261 | ) | | | | | | | (2,057,983 | ) | | | | | | | 16,069 | |
Euro | | | | 1/17/2018 | | Citigroup | | | (3,736,995 | ) | | | | | | | (4,374,021 | ) | | | | | | | 34,179 | |
Swiss Franc | | | | 1/17/2018 | | Barclays | | | (40,420 | ) | | | | | | | (40,783 | ) | | | | | | | 372 | |
Swiss Franc | | | | 1/17/2018 | | Citigroup | | | (161,879 | ) | | | | | | | (163,331 | ) | | | | | | | 1,627 | |
South African Rand | | 1/23/2018 | | Barclays | | | (250,047 | ) | | | | | | | (17,429 | ) | | | | | | | 733 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 62,554 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Local Currency | | | Local Currency | | | U.S. Dollar | | | U.S. Dollar | | | Unrealized | |
| | | | Settlement | | | | Amount Purchased | | | Amount Purchased | | | Market Value | | | Market Value | | | Appreciation | |
Foreign Currency | | | | Date | | Counterparty | | Buy | | | Sell | | | Buy | | | Sell | | | (Depreciation) | |
To Buy: | | To Sell: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swedish Krona | | Euro | | 1/17/2018 | | Barclay | | $ | 3,031,000 | | | $ | (311,287 | ) | | $ | 363,906 | | | $ | (364,350 | ) | | $ | (445 | ) |
Czech Koruna | | Euro | | 1/23/2018 | | Barclay | | | 1,121,861 | | | | (43,401 | ) | | | 51,207 | | | | (50,817 | ) | | | 390 | |
Hungary Forint | | Euro | | 1/23/2018 | | Barclay | | | 12,166,000 | | | | (39,235 | ) | | | 45,706 | | | | (45,940 | ) | | | (234 | ) |
Polish Zloty | | Euro | | 1/23/2018 | | Citigroup | | | 150,000 | | | | (34,849 | ) | | | 41,245 | | | | (40,804 | ) | | | 441 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 152 | |
Net Unrealized Gain on Forward Currency Contracts | | | | | | | $ | 18,437 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Dunham Appreciation & Income Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (PENN Capital Management Company, Inc.) |
Although simple in principle, convertibles securities can be complex investments. The dual nature of convertibles, derived from their movement based upon both stocks and bonds, is part of what makes them so difficult to analyze. The investment evaluation process must take both parts into consideration. However, their dual nature is also what makes them so attractive as an investment for managers who understand the space, have experience with the asset type, and have the research department and methodology to handle all the work before a purchase his made. Part of the reason that a strong research team and philosophy is needed in that non-rated issues make up a significant percentage of the convertible market. Often, companies forego having their securities rated at the outset, avoiding a lengthy and expensive process.
Due to the non-rated nature of much of the issuance in the space, convertible securities are more closely related to the movements in small cap and mid cap stocks. U.S. large cap stocks, as measured by the Russell 1000 Index, rose 4.8 percent last quarter to bring the return for U.S. large cap stocks to 23.6 percent for the fiscal year. U.S. small cap stocks, as measured by the Russell 2000 Index, surged 5.8 percent in the last fiscal quarter to close out the fiscal year with a strong 27.8 percent return. During the most recent fiscal quarter, convertible securities, as measured by the Bank of America/Merrill Lynch All Convertibles Index, rose 3.4 percent, which trailed both large cap and small cap quarterly returns for the three-month period. This increase followed a similar return the prior two quarters. Convertible securities trailed both large caps and small caps for the fiscal year, but still returned a solid 28.1 percent over the time period.
As previously mentioned, most convertible securities are considered to be “equity-sensitive,” meaning significant amounts of a convertible security’s price movements are related to the movements of the underlying common stock rather than the bond itself. However, the bond component may still play a meaningful role in the pricing of the convertible security. Bonds in general, as measured by the Barclays Aggregate Bond Index, increased 0.5 percent during the most recent fiscal quarter, after increasing 1.1 percent and 1.4 percent the previous two fiscal quarters. Bond performance over the fiscal year was relatively flat with a modest 0.9 percent gain.
The Sub-Adviser has consistently focused on small cap and mid cap companies, and primarily on convertible securities that were considered to be trading based upon both the value of their fixed income features (i.e., coupon rate, default risk, etc.) and the price changes of the underlying common stock. This is in contrast to convertible securities that trade primarily on either the underlying stock movements or on the underlying bond characteristics. The Sub-Adviser believes that by focusing on this area of the convertible securities spectrum, it can reduce the volatility experienced from the common stocks while benefitting from the support offered by the bond features.
During the fiscal year, positive results were dominated by the technology sector. The best performing sector in the benchmark index during the fiscal year was also technology, and it was also the best performing sector during the most recent fiscal quarter. One of the top performing securities in the fiscal year was the convertible bond of NVIDIA Corporation (67066GAC8) (holding percentage**: 3.81 percent), a company that operates as a visual computing company worldwide. During the fiscal year, the common stock of NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) (holding percentage*: not held) sky rocketed 135.4 percent and the convertible bond gained 104.4 percent. Another strong performer in technology was the convertible bond of Micron Technology Inc. (595112AY9) (holding percentage*: 3.90 percent), a company that provides semiconductor systems worldwide. During the fiscal year, the common stock of Micron Technology Inc. (MU) (holding percentage*: not held) surged 152.9 percent and the convertible bond rose 56.9 percent. Another positive contribution came from Teradyne, Inc. (880770AF9) (holding percentage*: 3.09 percent), designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and supports automatic test equipment worldwide. During the fiscal year, the common stock of Teradyne Inc. (TER) (holding percentage*: not held) rose 82.1 percent and the convertible bond gained 56.8 percent. Rounding out the top four contributors was Square, Inc. (852234AA1) (holding percentage*: 2.30 percent), a company that is a commerce ecosystem that combines software with hardware to enable sellers to turn mobile devices and computing devices into payments and point-of-sale solutions. During the fiscal year, the common stock of Square Inc. (SQ) (holding percentage*: not held) jumped 271.4 percent and the convertible bond gained 69.5 percent.
Healthcare continued to be a significant sector weighting in the Fund, but was one of the worst performing sectors during the fiscal year. Within the healthcare sector, Depomed, Inc. (249908AA2) (holding percentage**: 3.10 percent), a developer of oral drug delivery technologies was the top detractor for the fiscal year. During the time period, the common stock of Depomed Inc. (DEPO) (holding percentage*: not held) fell 67.6 percent and the convertible bond decreased 22.5 percent. Another healthcare sector company Allergan PLC (EP0481507), (holding percentage*: 2.50 percent), a global pharmaceutical developer and distributor, was also a top detractors. The Allergan PLC convertible preferred stock decreased 9.6 percent during the fiscal year while the common stock of Allergan PLC (holding percentage*: not held) lost 11.4 percent during that same time.
The Sub-Adviser remains optimistic that its fairly concentrated and selective approach to the convertible securities market will identify attractive risk-adjusted opportunities for the Fund. The large dispersion across sector performance, as well as significant dislocations of convertible bonds within the sectors has provided opportunities for the Sub-Adviser to consider within its disciplined selection process.
| * | Holdings percentage(s) as of 10/31/2017 |
Growth of $100,000 Investment
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Total Returns as of October 31, 2017
| | | | Annualized | | Annualized | | Annualized | | Annualized Since |
| | One Year | | Three Years | | Five Years | | Ten Years | | Inception (12/10/04) |
Class N | | 11.08% | | 1.97% | | 6.22% | | 3.49% | | 5.35% |
Class C | | 9.95% | | 0.97% | | 5.14% | | 2.45% | | 4.31% |
Class A with load of 5.75% | | 4.42% | | (0.25)% | | 4.70% | | 2.62% | | 4.18%* |
Class A without load | | 10.79% | | 1.73% | | 5.95% | | 3.23% | | 4.74%* |
BofA Merrill Lynch All Convertibles All Qualities Index | | 18.13% | | 6.87% | | 11.41% | | 6.80% | | 7.26% |
Morningstar Convertibles Category | | 15.46% | | 5.06% | | 9.00% | | 5.26% | | 6.54% |
| * | Class A commenced operations on January 3, 2007. |
The BofA Merrill Lynch All Convertibles All Qualities Index is a widely used index that measures convertible securities’ performance. It measures the performance of U.S. dollar-denominated convertible securities not currently in bankruptcy with a total market value greater than $50 million at issuance.
The Morningstar Convertibles Category is generally representative of convertible bond portfolios that are designed to offer some of the capital-appreciation of stock portfolios, while also supplying some of the safety and yield of bond portfolios.
As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement as supplemented,, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including the cost of underlying funds, are 1.38% for Class N, 2.38% for Class C and 1.63% for Class A. Class A shares are subject to a sales load of 5.75% and a deferred sales charge of up to 0.75%. The performance data quoted here represents past performance, which is not indicative of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and NAV will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns are calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains distributions, if any. The returns do not reflect the deductions of taxes a shareholder would pay on the redemption of fund shares or fund distributions. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-442-4358 or visit our website www.dunham.com.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Appreciation & Income Fund |
October 31, 2017 |
| | Principal | | | Interest | | Maturity | | | |
Security | | Amount | | | Rate | | Date | | Value | |
CONVERTIBLE BONDS - 75.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BUILDING MATERIALS - 2.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cemex SAB de CV | | $ | 420,000 | | | 3.7500 | % | 3/15/2018 | | $ | 447,038 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMMERCIAL SERVICES - 8.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LendingTree, Inc. - 144A | | | 310,000 | | | 0.6250 | | 6/1/2022 | | | 440,200 | |
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. | | | 485,000 | | | 2.5000 | | 5/15/2019 | | | 643,534 | |
Square, Inc. - 144A | | | 250,000 | | | 0.3750 | | 3/1/2022 | | | 424,063 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 1,507,797 | |
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES - 2.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. | | | 425,000 | | | 1.5000 | | 1/15/2022 | | | 426,859 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
ENERGY - 2.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Nextera Energy Partners - 144A | | | 400,000 | | | 1.5000 | | 9/15/2020 | | | 390,250 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION - 2.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dycom Industries, Inc. | | | 355,000 | | | 0.7500 | | 9/15/2021 | | | 414,019 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
ENTERTAINMENT - 1.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. - 144A | | | 250,000 | | | 1.5000 | | 9/15/2022 | | | 270,781 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
HEALTHCARE-PRODUCTS - 5.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NuVasive, Inc. | | | 385,000 | | | 2.2500 | | 3/15/2021 | | | 447,563 | |
Wright Medical Group, Inc. | | | 462,000 | | | 2.0000 | | 2/15/2020 | | | 502,425 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 949,988 | |
HOME BUILDERS - 3.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CalAtlantic Group, Inc. | | | 368,000 | | | 1.6250 | | 5/15/2018 | | | 580,520 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
INSURANCE - 3.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. ^ | | | 480,000 | | | 2.7500 | | 12/15/2044 | | | 358,800 | |
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. | | | 120,000 | | | 4.2500 | | 8/15/2018 | | | 348,149 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 706,949 | |
INTERNET - 10.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
FireEye, Inc. | | | 368,000 | | | 1.6250 | | 6/1/2035 | | | 344,310 | |
IAC FinanceCo, Inc. - 144A | | | 250,000 | | | 0.8750 | | 10/1/2022 | | | 270,469 | |
Pandora Media, Inc. | | | 435,000 | | | 1.7500 | | 12/1/2020 | | | 408,356 | |
Priceline Group, Inc. | | | 320,000 | | | 0.3500 | | 6/15/2020 | | | 476,800 | |
VeriSign, Inc. | | | 157,000 | | | 4.7000 | | 8/15/2037 | | | 494,059 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 1,993,994 | |
MEDIA - 3.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. - 144A | | | 550,000 | | | 3.3750 | | 12/15/2023 | | | 678,562 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
OIL & GAS - 2.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ensco Jersey Finance Ltd. - 144A | | | 460,000 | | | 3.0000 | | 1/31/2024 | | | 389,850 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
PHARMACEUTICALS - 5.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Herbalife Ltd. | | | 330,000 | | | 2.0000 | | 8/15/2019 | | | 341,963 | |
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | | | 270,000 | | | 2.2500 | | 6/15/2022 | | | 317,925 | |
Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - 144A | | | 345,000 | | | 2.3750 | | 4/1/2022 | | | 321,066 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 980,954 | |
SEMICONDUCTORS - 17.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Micron Technology, Inc. | | | 475,000 | | | 3.0000 | | 11/15/2043 | | | 738,625 | |
ON Semiconductor Corp. | | | 385,000 | | | 1.0000 | | 12/1/2020 | | | 498,334 | |
Rambus, Inc. | | | 324,000 | | | 1.1250 | | 8/15/2018 | | | 407,227 | |
Silicon Laboratories, Inc. - 144A | | | 405,000 | | | 1.3750 | | 3/1/2022 | | | 487,519 | |
Teradyne, Inc. - 144A | | | 500,000 | | | 1.2500 | | 12/15/2023 | | | 722,812 | |
Veeco Instruments, Inc. | | | 415,000 | | | 2.7000 | | 1/15/2023 | | | 381,281 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 3,235,798 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Appreciation & Income Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
| | Principal | | | Interest | | Maturity | | | |
Security | | Amount | | | Rate | | Date | | Value | |
CONVERTIBLE BONDS - 75.2% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SOFTWARE - 3.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Nice Systems, Inc. - 144A | | $ | 500,000 | | | 1.2500 | % | 1/15/2024 | | $ | 577,813 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 1.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gogo, Inc. | | | 350,000 | | | 3.7500 | | 3/1/2020 | | | 312,375 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
TRANSPORTATION - 1.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Air Transport Services Group, Inc. - 144A | | | 250,000 | | | 1.1250 | | 10/15/2024 | | | 262,031 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS (Cost - $12,991,129) | | | | | | | | | | | 14,125,578 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
PREFERRED STOCKS - 16.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES - 2.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AMG Capital Trust II | | | 8,900 | | | 5.1500 | | 10/15/2037 | | | 540,675 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
HAND/MACHINE TOOLS - 2.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | | | 3,800 | | | 5.3750 | | 5/15/2020 | | | 449,426 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
HEALTCARE SERVICES - 3.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Anthem, Inc. | | | 11,200 | | | 5.2500 | | 5/1/2018 | | | 596,736 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
METAL FABRICATION/HARDWARE - 2.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rexnord, Corp. | | | 9,200 | | | 5.7500 | | 11/15/2019 | | | 531,852 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
PHARMACEUTICALS - 2.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Allergan PLC | | | 735 | | | 5.5000 | | 3/1/2018 | | | 473,112 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
TELECOMUNICATIONS - 2.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
T-Mobile US, Inc. | | | 5,150 | | | 5.5000 | | 12/15/2017 | | | 498,520 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost - $3,088,762) | | | | | | | | | | | 3,090,321 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Interest | | | | |
| | | | | | Shares | | Rate | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 8.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUND - 8.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class Z | | | | | | 1,500,074 | | 0.90% | + | | 1,500,074 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT (Cost - $1,500,074) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 1.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mount Vernon Prime Portfolio (Cost - $322,400) | | | | | | 322,400 | | 1.32% | + | | 322,400 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 101.3% (Cost - $17,902,365) | | | | | | | | | | $ | 19,038,373 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (1.3)% | | | | | | | | | | | (251,845 | ) |
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | | | | | $ | 18,786,528 | |
| ^ | All or a portion of these securities are on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $310,960 at October 31, 2017. |
| + | Variable rate security. Interest rate is as of October 31, 2017. |
144A- Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. The 144A securities amount to $5,235,416 or 27.9% of net assets.
Portfolio Composition * - (Unaudited) |
Convertible Bonds | | | 74.2 | % |
Preferred Stock | | | 16.2 | % |
Short-Term Investment | | | 7.9 | % |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 1.7 | % |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
| * | Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2017. |
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which are based on Fund net assets.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Dunham Large Cap Value Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (Rothschild Asset Management, Inc.) |
The past three fiscal quarters saw large cap value stocks, as measured by the Russell 1000 Value Index, rise modestly. After increasing 2.3 percent and 2.9 percent in the second and third fiscal quarters, respectively, large cap value stocks rose 2.5 percent in the most recent fiscal quarter. This performance raised the return for the fiscal year to 17.8 percent. The dispersion across sector performance was dramatic for both the fiscal year and the most recent fiscal quarter. The dispersion from the best performing sector, financial services, and the worst performing sector, telecommunication services, was almost 39 percent for the fiscal year. The most recent fiscal quarter only contributed to that chasm between sector performance, as the financial services sector rose 6.3 percent while the telecommunication services sector fell 9.1 percent, ending the fiscal year as the only sector with a negative return over the 12-month period.
While the financial services sector was both the strongest performing and largest sector in the large value space during the fiscal year, the Fund’s slight underweight to the sector generally detracted from relative performance. However, security selection helped to offset this effect. Within the financial services sector, the Fund held SunTrust Banks, Inc. (STI) (holding percentage*: 1.87 percent), a regional banks holding company that, through its subsidiaries, operates close to 1,400 branches across a dozen southeastern and mid-Atlantic states. STI slightly lagged versus its sector peers in the fourth fiscal quarter, after significantly lagging in the previous fiscal quarter. However, STI finished the fiscal year, up 36 percent and in-line with the financial services sector. This performance was dwarfed by the performance of other Fund financial services holdings, such as Ameriprise Financial Inc. (AMP) (holding percentage*: 1.41 percent), a global provider of various financial products and services to individual and institutional clients, and E*Trade Financial Corp. (ETFC) (holding percentage*: 0.88 percent), a provider of online brokerage and related products and services, primarily to individual retail investors. After increasing 14.1 percent and 18.7 percent, respectively, during the previous fiscal quarter, AMP and ETFC rose 8.7 percent and 6.3 percent, respectively, in the fourth fiscal quarter. This placed the fiscal year performance for these two stocks at 81.9 percent and 54.8 percent, respectively.
The consumer-based sectors, consumer staples and consumer discretionary, were two of only four negatively performing sectors in the most recent fiscal quarter. The “Amazon-effect” and less-than-desired levels of food price inflation continued to weigh on some of the Fund’s holdings in these spaces. For example, The Kroger Co. (KR) (holding percentage**: 0.58 percent), the U.S.’s largest traditional grocer, with close to 3,900 stores across the country, plummeted 15 percent in the most recent fiscal quarter, after declining 17.0 percent during the previous fiscal quarter. The Sub-Adviser exited the Fund’s position in KR at the beginning of September, effectively dodging approximately 9.1 percent of the stock’s decline through the end of the fiscal year. However, The Home Depot Inc. (HD) (holding percentage*: 1.01 percent), a home improvement retailer that sells building materials and home improvement products and services, surged 11.5 percent during the m ost recent fiscal quarter, after its decline of 3.6 percent in the previous fiscal quarter. During the fiscal year, KR showed an overall decline of 32.1 percent, while HD experienced a strong gain of 39.1 percent. The Sub-Adviser believes that these themes have burdened, in many cases unfairly, consumer-focused companies with uncertainty. Therefore, it believes that remaining focused on the fundamentals may be rewarded.
As energy was the worst performing sector during the previous fiscal quarter, it showed above average performance during the most recent fiscal quarter. The Fund’s underweight to the sector generally detracted from relative performance, while security selection was beneficial during the most recent fiscal quarter and the fiscal year. Holdings such as Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) (holding percentage*: 0.78 percent), an oil and gas exploration company and a producer and supplier of petroleum products, Chevron Corp. (CVX) (holding percentage*: 2.28 percent), a global integrated energy company, and EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) (holding percentage*: 1.64 percent), a company that explores, develops, produces, and markets natural gas and crude oil, meaningfully outpaced their sector peers during the most recent fiscal quarter. During the fiscal quarter, MPC, CVX, and EOG rose 7.5 percent, 7.2 percent, and 5.2 percent, respectively. However, some energy holdings cut against the relative performance gains, as Halliburton Co. (HAL) (holding percentage*: 0.77 percent), one of the largest oilfield services companies in the world, rose only 1.2 percent, failing to prevail against the 3.6 percent return of the sector as a whole. During the fiscal year, HAL ended down 5.7 percent, while MPC, CVX, and EOG rose 41.2 percent, 15.1 percent, and 11.2 percent, respectively.
The Sub-Adviser continues to stress the importance of remaining focused on fundamental valuations and to attempt to tune out the noise surrounding uncertainties, such as the timing of interest rate increases and the potential tailwinds that may be experienced from tax reform. The Sub-Adviser continues to remain a bottom-up investor, focused on identifying companies with attractive valuations relative to peers and the potential to exceed expectations.
| * | Holdings percentage(s) as of 10/31/2017. |
Growth of $100,000 Investment
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Total Returns as of October 31, 2017
| | | | Annualized | | | | | | |
| | One | | Three | | Annualized | | Annualized | | Annualized Since Inception |
| | Year | | Years | | Five Years | | Ten Years | | (12/10/04) |
Class N | | 17.84% | | 6.73% | | 11.40% | | 4.87% | | 6.44% |
Class C | | 16.72% | | 5.65% | | 10.29% | | 3.82% | | 5.39% |
Class A with load of 5.75% | | 10.84% | | 4.36% | | 9.79% | | 3.98% | | 4.51%* |
Class A without load | | 17.58% | | 6.45% | | 11.11% | | 4.60% | | 5.08%* |
Russell 1000 Value Index | | 17.78% | | 7.99% | | 13.48% | | 5.99% | | 7.52% |
Morningstar Large Cap Value Category | | 19.48% | | 7.47% | | 12.32% | | 5.23% | | 6.65% |
| * | Class A commenced operations on January 3, 2007. |
The Russell 1000 Value Index is a subset of the Russell 1000 Index which measures the performance of the stocks of the 1000 largest companies in the Russell 3000 Index based on market capitalization. The Russell 1000 Value Index measures the performance of those Russell 1000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.
The Morningstar Large Cap Value Category is generally representative of mutual funds that primarily invest in big (large capitalization) U.S. companies that are less expensive or growing more slowly than other large-cap stocks.
As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including underlying funds, are 0.93% for Class N, 1.93% for Class C and 1.18% for Class A. Class A shares are subject to a sales load of 5.75% and a deferred sales charge of up to 0.75%. The performance data quoted here represents past performance, which is not indicative of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and NAV will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns are calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains distributions, if any. The returns do not reflect the deductions of taxes a shareholder would pay on the redemption of fund shares or fund distributions. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-442-4358 or visit our website www.dunham.com.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Large Cap Value Fund |
October 31, 2017 |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS -98.2% | | | | | | | | |
AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - 3.1% | | | | | | | | |
Northrop Grumman Corp. | | | 4,091 | | | $ | 1,209,013 | |
Raytheon Co. | | | 5,157 | | | | 929,292 | |
| | | | | | | 2,138,305 | |
AIRLINES - 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | | | 21,175 | | | | 1,059,385 | |
| | | | | | | | |
AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT - 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
BorgWarner, Inc. ^ | | | 17,022 | | | | 897,400 | |
| | | | | | | | |
BANKS - 15.3% | | | | | | | | |
Bank of America Corp. | | | 92,062 | | | | 2,521,578 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc. ^ | | | 68,804 | | | | 949,495 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 29,023 | | | | 2,920,004 | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 14,647 | | | | 732,350 | |
State Street Corp. | | | 13,203 | | | | 1,214,676 | |
SunTrust Banks, Inc. | | | 21,788 | | | | 1,311,856 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 18,567 | | | | 1,042,351 | |
| | | | | | | 10,692,310 | |
BEVERAGES - 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 9,162 | | | | 1,009,927 | |
| | | | | | | | |
BIOTECHNOLOGY - 3.7% | | | | | | | | |
Amgen, Inc. | | | 3,303 | | | | 578,752 | |
Biogen, Inc. * | | | 1,850 | | | | 576,571 | |
Celgene Corp. * | | | 5,561 | | | | 561,494 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | | | 11,709 | | | | 877,707 | |
| | | | | | | 2,594,524 | |
CHEMICALS - 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
DowDuPont, Inc. | | | 18,335 | | | | 1,325,804 | |
| | | | | | | | |
COMMERCIAL SERVICES - 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Quanta Services, Inc. * | | | 19,628 | | | | 740,564 | |
| | | | | | | | |
COSMETICS / PERSONAL CARE - 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Procter & Gamble Co. | | | 10,812 | | | | 933,508 | |
| | | | | | | | |
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES - 4.9% | | | | | | | | |
American Express Co. | | | 8,945 | | | | 854,426 | |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 6,331 | | | | 991,055 | |
Discover Financial Services | | | 14,034 | | | | 933,682 | |
E*TRADE Financial Corp * | | | 14,237 | | | | 620,591 | |
| | | | | | | 3,399,754 | |
ELECTRIC - 6.8% | | | | | | | | |
American Electric Power Co., Inc. | | | 11,476 | | | | 853,929 | |
DTE Energy Co. | | | 6,216 | | | | 686,619 | |
Edison International | | | 13,319 | | | | 1,064,854 | |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. | | | 20,043 | | | | 986,116 | |
Xcel Energy, Inc. | | | 23,134 | | | | 1,145,596 | |
| | | | | | | 4,737,114 | |
ELECTRONICS - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Honeywell International, Inc. | | | 4,941 | | | | 712,295 | |
| | | | | | | | |
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL - 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
Waste Management, Inc. | | | 13,448 | | | | 1,105,022 | |
| | | | | | | | |
FOOD - 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
Hershey Co. | | | 6,823 | | | | 724,466 | |
Tyson Foods, Inc. | | | 11,555 | | | | 842,475 | |
| | | | | | | 1,566,941 | |
HAND / MACHINE TOOLS - 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | | | 6,688 | | | | 1,080,446 | |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
HEALTHCARE-PRODUCTS - 3.5% | | | | | | | | |
Danaher Corp. | | | 7,235 | | | $ | 667,573 | |
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. | | | 5,049 | | | | 407,505 | |
Medtronic PLC | | | 8,191 | | | | 659,539 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 3,620 | | | | 701,665 | |
| | | | | | | 2,436,282 | |
HEALTHCARE-SERVICES - 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 4,818 | | | | 1,012,840 | |
| | | | | | | | |
INSURANCE - 5.5% | | | | | | | | |
Allstate Corp. | | | 11,834 | | | | 1,110,739 | |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. * | | | 2,482 | | | | 463,985 | |
Chubb Ltd.^ | | | 9,853 | | | | 1,486,030 | |
eBay, Inc.* | | | 20,049 | | | | 754,644 | |
| | | | | | | 3,815,398 | |
IRON / STEEL - 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Nucor Corp. | | | 7,105 | | | | 410,882 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MACHINERY- DIVERSIFIED - 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Cummins, Inc. | | | 4,205 | | | | 743,780 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MEDIA - 2.9% | | | | | | | | |
CBS Corp. ^ | | | 12,203 | | | | 684,833 | |
Comcast Corp. - Class A | | | 25,277 | | | | 910,730 | |
Walt Disney Co. ^ | | | 4,443 | | | | 434,570 | |
| | | | | | | 2,030,133 | |
MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING -1.9% | | | | | | | | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp. | | | 7,371 | | | | 1,346,018 | |
| | | | | | | | |
OIL & GAS - 8.5% | | | | | | | | |
Chevron Corp. | | | 13,856 | | | | 1,605,772 | |
ConocoPhillips | | | 16,902 | | | | 864,537 | |
Energen Corp. * ^ | | | 10,339 | | | | 534,526 | |
EOG Resources, Inc. | | | 11,554 | | | | 1,153,898 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. ^ | | | 14,978 | | | | 1,248,417 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | | 9,139 | | | | 545,964 | |
| | | | | | | 5,953,114 | |
OIL & GAS SERVICES - 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Halliburton Co. | | | 12,695 | | | | 542,584 | |
| | | | | | | | |
PACKAGING & CONTAINERS - 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
WestRock Co. | | | 13,376 | | | | 820,350 | |
| | | | | | | | |
PHARMACEUTICALS - 6.9% | | | | | | | | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | 9,784 | | | | 883,006 | |
Allergan PLC | | | 4,015 | | | | 711,579 | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 5,761 | | | | 472,056 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 10,505 | | | | 1,464,502 | |
Pfizer, Inc. | | | 36,804 | | | | 1,290,348 | |
| | | | | | | 4,821,491 | |
REITS - 3.0% | | | | | | | | |
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. | | | 7,895 | | | | 698,550 | |
Highwoods Properties Inc | | | 9,583 | | | | 489,212 | |
Prologis, Inc. | | | 14,456 | | | | 933,568 | |
| | | | | | | 2,121,330 | |
RETAIL - 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
Home Depot, Inc. | | | 4,300 | | | | 712,854 | |
PVH Corp. | | | 4,620 | | | | 585,862 | |
| | | | | | | 1,298,716 | |
SEMICONDUCTORS -3.2% | | | | | | | | |
Broadcom Ltd | | | 2,467 | | | | 651,066 | |
ON Semiconductor Corp. ^ * | | | 39,104 | | | | 833,697 | |
Qualcomm, Inc. | | | 14,893 | | | | 759,692 | |
| | | | | | | 2,244,455 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
Dunham Large Cap Value Fund |
October 31, 2017 |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS - 98.2% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
SOFTWARE - 3.6% | | | | | | | | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 10,464 | | | $ | 870,396 | |
Oracle Corp. | | | 33,069 | | | | 1,683,212 | |
| | | | | | | 2,553,608 | |
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 3.6% | | | | | | | | |
AT&T, Inc. | | | 50,868 | | | | 1,711,709 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 24,368 | | | | 832,167 | |
| | | | | | | 2,543,876 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost - $54,755,474) | | | | | | | 68,688,156 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHORT - TERM INVESTMENT - 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUND - 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
STIT-STIC Prime Portfolio - 1.15% + | | | 1,619,645 | | | | 1,619,645 | |
(Cost - $1,619,645) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 8.0% | | | | | | | | |
Mount Vernon Prime Portfolio 1.32% + | | | 5,635,713 | | | | 5,635,713 | |
(Cost - $5,635,713) | | | | | | | | |
| | Value | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 108.5% (Cost - $62,010,832) | | $ | 75,943,514 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (8.5)% | | | (5,974,881 | ) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | $ | 69,968,633 | |
REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust
| * | Non-income producing security. |
| ^ | All or a portion of these securities are on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $5,507,125 at October 31, 2017. |
| + | Variable rate security. Interest rate is as of October 31, 2017. |
Portfolio Composition * - (Unaudited) |
Financial | | | 25.4 | % | | Consumer Discretionary | | | 6.7 | % |
Biotechnology | | | 14.3 | % | | Utilities | | | 6.2 | % |
Industrial | | | 8.9 | % | | Communications | | | 4.9 | % |
Energy | | | 8.6 | % | | Consumer Staples | | | 4.6 | % |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 7.4 | % | | Others | | | 5.5 | % |
Technology | | | 7.4 | % | | Total | | | 100.0 | % |
| * | Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2017. |
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which are based on Fund net assets.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Dunham Focused Large Cap Growth Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (The Ithaka Group, LLC) |
Over the most recent fiscal year, the backdrop for the financial markets was highlighted by the different implications of President Trump’s fiscal policies, interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, and growth of corporate earnings especially in the technology sector. During the second half of 2017, as investor confidence over U.S. economic and fiscal policies coming to fruition waned, investors focused more on corporate earnings releases. The Sub-Adviser believes the markets are punishing companies that do not meet earnings more than they are rewarding companies that beat earnings even if they beat it by a wide margin. Large cap growth stocks, as measured by the Russell 1000 Growth Index, had a stellar fiscal year with a return of 30.7 percent. This performance outperformed other broader equity indexes, such as the S&P 500 Index, which returned 24.5 percent.
The Sub-Adviser strives to own companies with robust business models and balance sheets that it believes are built to withstand difficult economic environments. With few exceptions, each of the Fund’s current holdings historically exhibited strong fundamentals during the 2008/2009 downturn. Those few that did not have significantly strengthened their balance sheets since then.
A weak performer in the Fund was Celgene Co. (CELG) (holding percentage*: 2.85), the world’s 10th largest independent biotechnology company that develops medicines for cancer and inflammatory disorders. The Sub-Adviser thinks most of the underperformance can be attributed to the fourth fiscal quarter, after CELG revised its guidance to a lower target and also failed a late-stage trial for its Crohn’s disease drug. Over the fiscal year CELG declined 1.2 percent. Another weak performer in the Fund was Palo Alto Networks (PANW) (Holding Percentage*: 2.30 percent), which declined by 4.3 percent over the fiscal year. PANW is a network and enterprise security company. The Sub-Adviser attributed PANW’s poor performance during the fiscal year to the company’s sales numbers not matching expected stock valuations by the market as investors may have expected more sales due to the plethora of security breaches such as the Equifax breach.
A large detractor from the Fund was Alexion Pharmaceuticals (ALXN) (holding percentage*: 2.30 percent), a large biopharmaceutical company focused on developing drugs to combat rare diseases, such as it is well known for developing the drug Soliris. The Sub-Adviser believes the biotech sector in general is filled with innovative companies with good growth prospective; however, the market keeps punishing these companies if any changes happen in forward guidance. Over the fiscal year, ALXN decreased 8.3 percent.
A large contributor to the Fund was Facebook, Inc. (FB) (holding percentage*: 7.71 percent), which operates a social networking website. FB gained 37.5 percent during the fiscal year. The Sub-Adviser believes that FB’s strong performance came from doubling its user base in under four years, increasing its average revenue per user through ad monetization as more marketers shift from traditional advertising platforms to online advertising, and future projections of messenger monetization rolling out in 2017. The Sub-Adviser thinks FB still has a large amount of room to grow for the coming years and feels well positioned to take advantage of this growth.
During the fiscal year, a strong holding within the Fund was Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) (holding percentage*: 6.36 percent), which is the largest ecommerce company in the U.S. with a growing cloud computing segment. The Sub-Adviser saw the company’s dedication to investments in the business during the fiscal year as evidence of potential long-term growth. The Sub-Adviser also believes in continued growth for the company because of the leadership and the overall business plan they have established; in addition, they face more growth as they expand into other industries to gain market share such as seen with their entry to the grocery business with the acquisition of Whole Foods. Over the fiscal year, AMZN rose 39.9 percent. Another strong holding was Paypal Holdings Inc. (PYPL) (holding percentage*: 3.20 percent), which operates as a technology platform company that enables digital and mobile payments on behalf of customers and merchants worldwide. The Sub-Adviser is optimistic that this financial technology holding is positioned to grow as more payments are shifting to digital transactions and there is still little total saturation. Over the fiscal year, PYPL increased 74.7 percent.
The Sub-Adviser claims no expertise in economic or market predictions, and top-down analysis plays no part in their approach to investing. The Sub-Adviser does not try to “guess” where the market is heading in the next quarter or year and therefore chooses to stay fully invested at all times in what it believes are high-quality growth companies. The Sub-Adviser uses a fundamentals-driven, bottom-up process to identify and own companies that may outperform over the long-term. The Sub-Adviser continues to believe that all of the companies in the Fund are well-positioned to outperform over the economic cycle due to the strength of the long-term secular trends underpinning them, coupled with the Sub-Adviser’s unique abilities to take advantage of these trends.
* Holdings percentage(s) as of 10/31/2017.
Growth of $100,000 Investment
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Total Returns as of October 31, 2017
| | | | Annualized | | Annualized | | Annualized Since |
| | One | | Three | | Five | | Inception |
| | Year | | Year | | Years | | (12/8/11) |
Class N | | 21.67% | | 9.07% | | 13.63% | | 12.22% |
Class C | | 20.44% | | 7.99% | | 12.51% | | 11.12% |
Class A with load of 5.75% | | 14.32% | | 6.64% | | 12.03% | | 10.82% |
Class A without load | | 21.30% | | 8.77% | | 13.35% | | 11.94% |
Russell 1000 Growth Index | | 29.71% | | 13.15% | | 16.83% | | 16.75% |
Morningstar Large Cap Growth Category | | 26.62% | | 10.48% | | 14.86% | | 14.76% |
The Russell 1000 Growth Index is a subset of the Russell 1000 Index which measures the performance of the stocks of the 1000 largest companies in the Russell 3000 Index based on market capitalization. The Russell 1000 Growth Index measures the performance of those stocks of the Russell 1000 with higher price-to-book ratios and higher relative forecasted growth rates. Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark.
The Morningstar Large Cap Growth Category is generally representative of mutual funds that primarily invest in big (large capitalization) U.S. companies that are projected to grow faster than other large-cap stocks.
As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including the cost of underlying funds, are 1.20% for Class N, 2.20% for Class C and 1.45% for Class A. Class A shares are subject to a sales load of 5.75% and a deferred sales charge of up to 0.75%. The performance data quoted here represents past performance, which is not indicative of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and NAV will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns are calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains distributions, if any. The returns do not reflect the deductions of taxes a shareholder would pay on the redemption of fund shares or fund distributions. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-442-4358 or visit our websitewww.dunham.com
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Focused Large Cap Growth Fund |
October 31, 2017 |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS - 99.1% | | | | | | | | |
BIOTECHNOLOGY - 13.8% | | | | | | | | |
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. * | | | 11,605 | | | $ | 1,388,654 | |
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. * | | | 8,581 | | | | 704,414 | |
Celgene Corp. * | | | 21,480 | | | | 2,168,836 | |
Illumina, Inc. * | | | 9,836 | | | | 2,018,249 | |
Incyte Corp. * | | | 11,925 | | | | 1,350,506 | |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. * | | | 5,466 | | | | 2,200,721 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. * | | | 4,640 | | | | 678,507 | |
| | | | | | | 10,509,887 | |
COMMERCIAL SERVICES - 4.6% | | | | | | | | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc. * | | | 33,659 | | | | 2,442,297 | |
TransUnion * | | | 20,188 | | | | 1,059,668 | |
| | | | | | | 3,501,965 | |
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES - 14.2% | | | | | | | | |
Charles Schwab Corp. | | | 43,363 | | | | 1,944,397 | |
Mastercard, Inc. | | | 27,015 | | | | 4,019,021 | |
Visa, Inc. ^ | | | 43,850 | | | | 4,822,623 | |
| | | | | | | 10,786,041 | |
HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS - 4.5% | | | | | | | | |
Align Technology, Inc. * | | | 6,763 | | | | 1,616,222 | |
Edwards Lifesciences Corp. * | | | 17,449 | | | | 1,783,811 | |
| | | | | | | 3,400,033 | |
INTERNET - 30.8% | | | | | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. - ADR * ^ | | | 13,404 | | | | 2,478,266 | |
Alphabet, Inc. * | | | 4,925 | | | | 5,006,952 | |
Amazon.com, Inc. * | | | 4,385 | | | | 4,846,653 | |
Facebook, Inc. * | | | 32,642 | | | | 5,877,518 | |
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. * | | | 11,908 | | | | 1,752,858 | |
Priceline Group, Inc. * ^ | | | 1,843 | | | | 3,523,742 | |
| | | | | | | 23,485,989 | |
RETAIL - 7.8% | | | | | | | | |
Domino’s Pizza, Inc. | | | 5,625 | | | | 1,029,375 | |
Home Depot, Inc. | | | 9,031 | | | | 1,497,159 | |
TJX Companies, Inc. ^ | | | 19,874 | | | | 1,387,205 | |
Ulta Beauty, Inc. * | | | 10,049 | | | | 2,027,788 | |
| | | | | | | 5,941,527 | |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
SEMICONDUCTORS - 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
NVIDIA Corp. | | | 8,861 | | | | 1,832,543 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SOFTWARE - 21.0% | | | | | | | | |
Adobe Systems, Inc. * | | | 22,441 | | | | 3,930,766 | |
Autodesk, Inc. * | | | 9,866 | | | | 1,232,855 | |
Salesforce.com, Inc. * | | | 44,132 | | | | 4,516,469 | |
ServiceNow, Inc. * | | | 13,338 | | | | 1,685,523 | |
Splunk, Inc. * | | | 19,516 | | | | 1,313,427 | |
Veeva Systems, Inc. * | | | 31,222 | | | | 1,902,669 | |
Workday, Inc. * ^ | | | 12,901 | | | | 1,431,882 | |
| | | | | | | 16,013,591 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost - $49,392,697) | | | | | | | 75,471,576 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUND - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
First American Institutional Prime Obligations Fund - Institutional Class 1.14% + (Cost - $752,009) | | | 752,009 | | | | 752,009 | |
| | | | | | | | |
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 15.0% | | | | | | | | |
Mount Vernon Prime Portfolio, 1.32% +# (Cost - $11,449,510) | | | 11,449,510 | | | | 11,449,510 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 115.1% (Cost - $61,594,216) | | | | | | $ | 87,673,095 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (15.1)% | | | | | | | (11,499,656 | ) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 76,173,439 | |
| ^ | All or a portion of these securities are on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $11,342,904 at October 31, 2017. |
| * | Non-Income producing security. |
ADR - American Depositary Receipt.
| + | Variable rate security. Interest rate is as of October 31, 2017. |
| # | The Trust’s securities lending policies and procedures require that the borrower: (i) deliver cash or U.S. Government securities as collateral with respect to each new loan of U.S. securities, equal to at least 102% of the value of the portfolio securities loaned, and (ii) at all times thereafter mark-to-market the collateral on a daily basis so that the market value of such collateral is at least 100% of the value of securities loaned. From time to time the collateral may not be 102% due to end of day market movement. The next business day additional collateral is obtained/received from the borrower to replenish/reestablish 102%. |
Portfolio Composition * - (Unaudited) |
Communications | | | 26.8 | % | | Financial | | | 12.3 | % |
Technology | | | 20.3 | % | | Consumer, Cyclical | | | 6.8 | % |
Consumer, Non-Cyclical | | | 19.9 | % | | Short-Term Investments | | | 0.8 | % |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 13.1 | % | | Total | | | 100.0 | % |
| * | Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2017. |
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which is based on Fund net assets
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Dunham International Stock Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (Arrowstreet Capital, L.P.) |
International equity markets, as measured by the MSCI All Country World ex USA Index (Net) (referred to as the “Index”), added 23.64 percent during the year ending October 31, 2017 (the “fiscal year”).
The best performing developed market countries as measured by the Index during the fiscal year were Austria, up 56.27 percent, and Italy, up 41.19 percent. The worst performing developed market countries were Israel, down 9.35 percent, and New Zealand, down 2.56 percent. The best performing emerging market countries during the fiscal year as measured by the Index were Poland, up 51.08 percent and China, up 41.06 percent. The worst performing emerging market countries were Egypt, down 25.11 percent, and Qatar, down 14.81 percent.
The Sub-Adviser’s investment process is best characterized as a dynamic process that uses quantitative models to evaluate securities to exploit opportunities across companies, sectors, and countries while seeking to avoid long-term systematic biases toward any particular country, sector, style, or market capitalization. These stock selection models are designed to understand what information is likely to impact stock prices with a predictable and measurable lag that allows time to invest and profit. The models obtain the information to forecast individual stock returns by evaluating a stock’s potential on the basis of (1) direct effects - characteristics of the company itself; and (2) indirect effects - characteristics of other companies that are related by virtue of a common country and sector affiliation (called country/sector baskets); a common country affiliation; and a common global sector affiliation, and/or other common linkages. Over any time period, the strategy’s performance relative to the Index is driven by allocations to country/sector baskets, stock selection, and the effects of currency exposures differing from those of the Index.
Countries contributing most to returns relative to the Index during the fiscal year were: France, primarily due to overweights to the information technology and financials sectors; and South Korea, primarily due to underweights to the information technology sector. Countries contributing most to underperformance relative to the Index included: China, primarily due to underweights to the information technology and financials sectors as well as overweights to the energy sector; and Spain, primarily due to underweights to the financials sector as well as overweights to the telecommunication services and utilities sectors.
Sectors contributing most to returns relative to the Index during the fiscal year included: the information technology sector, primarily due to overweights in Japan, South Korea, and France; the materials sector, primarily due to overweights in Canada and Japan; and the health care sector, primarily due to underweights in Switzerland and Israel. The sectors contributing the most to underperformance relative to the Index was the energy sector, primarily due to overweights in China, Brazil, and Russia; and the utilities sector, primarily due to overweights in Brazil and Spain.
The stocks contributing most to returns relative to the Index during the fiscal year included: Stmicroelectronics Nv (holding percentage*: 1.07 percent), a French information technology company; Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (holding percentage*: 3.88 percent), a Korean information technology company; and Actelion (holding percentage**: 0.52 percent), a Swiss health care company. Stocks contributing most to underperformance relative to the Index included: Tencent Holdings Ltd. (holding percentage**: 0.20 percent), a Chinese information technology company; Wpp Plc (holding percentage*: 0.48 percent), a United Kingdom consumer discretionary company; and Cnooc Limited (holding percentage**: 0.37 percent), a Chinese energy company.
The foregoing Sub-Adviser Background and Insights from the Sub-Adviser are provided by Arrowstreet as of October 31, 2017 for informational purposes only and solely with respect to the portfolio of assets in the Fund managed by Arrowstreet. References to specific stocks, countries or sectors are shown for informational purposes only and are not intended as investment advice. Arrowstreet is not responsible for, and makes no representation with respect to, any other information or performance data set forth herein
| * | Holdings percentage(s) as of 10/31/2017. |
Growth of $100,000 Investment
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Total Returns as of October 31, 2017
| | | | Annualized | | Annualized | | Annualized | | Annualized Since Inception |
| | One Year | | Three Years | | Five Years | | Ten Years | | (12/10/04) |
Class N | | 23.17% | | 5.73% | | 8.95% | | 2.32% | | 5.69% |
Class C | | 21.99% | | 4.68% | | 7.86% | | 1.30% | | 4.65% |
Class A with load of 5.75% | | 15.81% | | 3.41% | | 7.41% | | 1.46% | | 2.41%* |
Class A without load | | 22.92% | | 5.48% | | 8.68% | | 2.06% | | 2.97%* |
MSCI All Country World ex US Index (net) | | 23.64% | | 5.71% | | 7.29% | | 0.92% | | 6.00% |
Morningstar Foreign Large Cap Blend Category | | 22.51% | | 5.73% | | 7.76% | | 0.58% | | 5.19% |
| * | Class A commenced operations on January 3, 2007. |
The MSCI All Country World ex US Index (net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index designed to measure equity market performance in the global developed and emerging markets excluding holdings in the United States and is net of any withholding taxes. Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark.
The Morningstar Foreign Large Cap Blend Category is generally representative of mutual funds that primarily invest in non-U.S. stocks that have market caps in the top 70% of each economically integrated market (such as Europe or Asia ex-Japan). The blend style is generally applicable where neither growth nor value characteristics dominate.
As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including underlying funds, are 1.63% for Class N, 2.63% for Class C and 1.88% for Class A. Class A shares are subject to a sales load of 5.75% and a deferred sales charge of up to 0.75%.The performance data quoted here represents past performance, which is not indicative of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and NAV will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns are calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains distributions, if any. The returns do not reflect the deductions of taxes a shareholder would pay on the redemption of fund shares or fund distribution. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-442-4358 or visit our website www.dunham.com
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham International Stock Fund |
October 31, 2017 |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS - 96.8% | | | | | | | | |
ADVERTISING - 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Hakuhood Dy Holdings, Inc. | | | 46,900 | | | $ | 649,196 | |
WPP PLC | | | 30,513 | | | | 539,365 | |
| | | | | | | 1,188,561 | |
AEROSPACE / DEFENSE - 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
BAE Systems PLC - ADR | | | 5,194 | | | | 166,727 | |
ELBIT Systems Ltd. | | | 3,199 | | | | 474,880 | |
Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC - ADR | | | 17,948 | | | | 231,780 | |
| | | | | | | 873,388 | |
AGRICULTURE - 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Imperial Brands PLC | | | 6,138 | | | | 250,218 | |
| | | | | | | | |
AIRLINES - 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Deutsche Lufthansa AG | | | 11,011 | | | | 353,791 | |
International Consolidated Airlines Group SA | | | 25,909 | | | | 218,791 | |
Turk Hava Yollari * | | | 1 | | | | 3 | |
| | | | | | | 572,585 | |
APPAREL - 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Adidas AG | | | 3,064 | | | | 682,054 | |
| | | | | | | | |
AUTO MANUFACTURERS - 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Ferrari NV | | | 7,067 | | | | 846,261 | |
Fiat Chrysler Automobile NV * | | | 5,012 | | | | 86,647 | |
Hyundai Motor Co. - GDR | | | 2,288 | | | | 105,248 | |
Mazda Motor Corp. | | | 20,400 | | | | 294,683 | |
Suzuki Motor Corp. | | | 10,300 | | | | 564,537 | |
Tofas Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi AS | | | 20,360 | | | | 165,947 | |
| | | | | | | 2,063,323 | |
AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT - 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
Cie Generale Des Establissements - ADR | | | 3,500 | | | | 101,360 | |
Cie Generale Des Establissements | | | 1,588 | | | | 229,877 | |
Continental AG | | | 1,281 | | | | 326,035 | |
Koito Manufacturing Co Ltd. | | | 6,700 | | | | 449,560 | |
Linamar Corp. | | | 1,007 | | | | 61,150 | |
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. | | | 25,000 | | | | 425,915 | |
Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd. | | | 6,100 | | | | 149,256 | |
| | | | | | | 1,743,153 | |
BANKS - 6.6% | | | | | | | | |
Agricultural Bank of China Ltd. | | | 411,000 | | | | 193,568 | |
Banco Bradesco SA - ADR | | | 45,870 | | | | 484,847 | |
Banco Bradesco SA | | | 6,600 | | | | 66,215 | |
Banco do Brasil SA - ADR | | | 19,000 | | | | 202,540 | |
Banco do Brasil SA | | | 19,000 | | | | 200,841 | |
Banco Santander Brasil SA | | | 31,000 | | | | 271,967 | |
Banco Santander SA | | | 57,308 | | | | 388,543 | |
Bancolombia SA - ADR | | | 5,200 | | | | 196,300 | |
Bank Hapoalim BM | | | 22,496 | | | | 159,310 | |
Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM | | | 54,789 | | | | 302,925 | |
Bank Negara Indonesia Persero Tbk PT | | | 184,500 | | | | 103,425 | |
Bank of China Ltd. | | | 386,000 | | | | 192,899 | |
Bank of Communications Co. Ltd. | | | 384,000 | | | | 289,880 | |
China Construction Bank Corp. | | | 451,000 | | | | 403,045 | |
Concordia Financial Group Ltd. | | | 23,100 | | | | 122,420 | |
Eurobank Ergasias SA * | | | 53,391 | | | | 43,615 | |
Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV - ADR | | | 2,100 | | | | 62,097 | |
Itau Unibanco Holding SA | | | 16,280 | | | | 188,312 | |
Mediobanca SpA | | | 34,651 | | | | 379,612 | |
Raiffeisen Bank International AG * | | | 5,980 | | | | 207,979 | |
Societe Generale SA | | | 10,348 | | | | 575,963 | |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
BANKS (Continued) - 6.6% | | | | | | | | |
Sperbank of Russia PJSC | | | 27,805 | | | $ | 399,002 | |
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc | | | 8,500 | | | | 340,758 | |
Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS | | | 94,550 | | | | 260,289 | |
Turkiye Halk Bankasi AS | | | 22,435 | | | | 65,487 | |
Turkiye Is Bankasi | | | 81,167 | | | | 153,071 | |
Turkiye Vakiflar Bankasi TAO | | | 393,315 | | | | 657,384 | |
UniCredit SpA | | | 15,114 | | | | 288,863 | |
Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi AS * | | | 129,421 | | | | 157,284 | |
| | | | | | | 7,358,441 | |
BEVERAGES - 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Coca-Cola HBC AG | | | 6,346 | | | | 214,457 | |
Diageo PLC - ADR | | | 3,192 | | | | 437,336 | |
Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd. | | | 2,900 | | | | 132,456 | |
| | | | | | | 784,249 | |
BIOTECHNOLOGY - 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
CSL Limited | | | 322 | | | | 34,301 | |
Genmab A/S | | | 2,047 | | | | 413,399 | |
| | | | | | | 447,700 | |
BUILDING MATERIALS - 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Asahi Glass Co. Ltd. | | | 11,000 | | | | 431,377 | |
Cie de Saint-Gobain | | | 4,573 | | | | 268,152 | |
Geberit AG | | | 829 | | | | 375,653 | |
Sika AG | | | 74 | | | | 548,176 | |
Titan Cement Co SA | | | 4,082 | | | | 98,665 | |
| | | | | | | 1,722,023 | |
CHEMICALS - 3.9% | | | | | | | | |
Air Water, Inc. | | | 12,300 | | | | 236,212 | |
Covestro AG | | | 7,604 | | | | 731,033 | |
Croda International PLC | | | 826 | | | | 45,898 | |
Daicel Corp. | | | 7,900 | | | | 98,701 | |
FUCHS PETROLUB SE | | | 5,581 | | | | 277,953 | |
Hitachi Chemical Co Ltd | | | 5,400 | | | | 154,087 | |
Johnson Matthey PLC | | | 1,793 | | | | 80,486 | |
Kuraray Co Ltd | | | 6,600 | | | | 130,070 | |
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp | | | 43,300 | | | | 452,581 | |
Nissan Chemical Industries Ltd | | | 20,100 | | | | 750,214 | |
Nitto Dekno Corporation | | | 800 | | | | 74,439 | |
Petkim Petrokimya Holding AS | | | 87,669 | | | | 153,593 | |
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd | | | 3,500 | | | | 369,358 | |
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Ltd - ADR | | | 2,100 | | | | 127,050 | |
Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd | | | 14,000 | | | | 98,455 | |
Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corp | | | 36,400 | | | | 437,349 | |
Toray Industries Inc | | | 17,000 | | | | 172,182 | |
| | | | | | | 4,389,661 | |
COAL - 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
China Shenhua Energy Co Ltd | | | 129,000 | | | | 308,587 | |
Jastrzebska Spolka Weglowa SA * | | | 7,940 | | | | 213,595 | |
| | | | | | | 522,182 | |
COMMERCIAL SERVICES - 4.6% | | | | | | | | |
Abertis Infraestructuras SA | | | 27,233 | | | | 589,069 | |
Adecco Group AG | | | 1,898 | | | | 150,711 | |
AerCap Holdings NV * | | | 8,364 | | | | 440,281 | |
Ashtead Group PLC | | | 11,360 | | | | 292,584 | |
Edenred | | | 6,784 | | | | 195,591 | |
Experian PLC | | | 39,527 | | | | 832,642 | |
Randstad Holding NV | | | 9,954 | | | | 612,496 | |
Recruit Holdings Co Ltd | | | 26,100 | | | | 640,333 | |
RELX NV | | | 42,562 | | | | 960,997 | |
RELX PLC - ADR | | | 11,900 | | | | 278,341 | |
RELX PLC | | | 8,912 | | | | 205,042 | |
| | | | | | | 5,198,087 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham International Stock Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS - 96.8% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
COMPUTERS - 2.0% | | | | | | | | |
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. * ^ | | | 5,374 | | | $ | 632,574 | |
Chicony Electronics Co Ltd | | | 43,215 | | | | 108,237 | |
Compal Electronics, Inc. | | | 375,000 | | | | 276,101 | |
Computershare Ltd | | | 25,961 | | | | 310,920 | |
Fujitsu Ltd | | | 62,000 | | | | 483,454 | |
Innolux Corp | | | 254,000 | | | | 111,330 | |
TDK Corp | | | 3,500 | | | | 269,115 | |
| | | | | | | 2,191,731 | |
COSMETICS / PERSONAL CARE - 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
Kao Corp. | | | 10,900 | | | | 659,178 | |
Kose Corp. | | | 2,500 | | | | 304,233 | |
Lion Corp. | | | 2,300 | | | | 44,287 | |
L’Oreal SA | | | 2,925 | | | | 651,055 | |
Pola Orbis Holdings, Inc. | | | 4,400 | | | | 140,340 | |
Shiseido Co Ltd. | | | 2,300 | | | | 94,932 | |
Unicharm Corp. | | | 20,900 | | | | 475,909 | |
Unilever PLC | | | 4,648 | | | | 263,381 | |
| | | | | | | 2,633,315 | |
DISTRIBUTION / WHOLESALE - 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Ferguson PLC - ADR | | | 27,250 | | | | 191,568 | |
| | | | | | | | |
DIVERSIFIED FINANANCIAL SERVICES - 4.5% | | | | | | | | |
Aeon Financial Service Co. Ltd. | | | 10,500 | | | | 224,267 | |
ASX Ltd. | | | 3,993 | | | | 165,513 | |
BM&FBovespa SA - Bolsa de Valores Mercadorias e Futuros | | | 28,000 | | | | 205,591 | |
CITIC Securities Co. Ltd. | | | 156,000 | | | | 346,598 | |
Deutsche Boerse AG | | | 4,786 | | | | 495,704 | |
DGB Financial Group, Inc. | | | 9,195 | | | | 85,763 | |
Hana Financial Group, Inc. | | | 11,900 | | | | 509,306 | |
Huatai Securities Co. Ltd. | | | 32,400 | | | | 69,980 | |
IGM Financial, Inc. | | | 10,500 | | | | 370,363 | |
Korea Investment Holdings Co Ltd. | | | 1,166 | | | | 66,005 | |
Nomura Holdings, Inc. - ADR | | | 47,743 | | | | 269,271 | |
Nomura Holdings, Inc. | | | 18,200 | | | | 104,223 | |
ORIX Corp. - ADR | | | 3,039 | | | | 260,807 | |
ORIX Corp. | | | 13,800 | | | | 237,429 | |
Partners Group Holding AG | | | 1,055 | | | | 710,185 | |
Schroders PLC NV | | | 5,394 | | | | 180,354 | |
Shinhan Financial Group Co Ltd. | | | 6,210 | | | | 278,942 | |
Worldpay Group PLC | | | 43,295 | | | | 233,352 | |
Yuanta Financial Holding Co. Ltd. | | | 498,000 | | | | 221,479 | |
| | | | | | | 5,035,132 | |
ELECTRIC - 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
CEZ AS | | | 4,959 | | | | 108,747 | |
Cia Paranaense de Energia | | | 5,600 | | | | 36,787 | |
E.ON SE | | | 32,283 | | | | 382,407 | |
Enel SpA | | | 161,968 | | | | 1,004,559 | |
Iberdrola SA | | | 95,028 | | | | 767,989 | |
Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc. | | | 15,200 | | | | 173,487 | |
RWE AG | | | 3,507 | | | | 88,187 | |
| | | | | | | 2,562,163 | |
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Brother Industries Ltd. | | | 10,100 | | | | 245,927 | |
LG Electronics, Inc. | | | 2,499 | | | | 203,435 | |
Schneider Electric SE | | | 7,618 | | | | 669,385 | |
| | | | | | | 1,118,747 | |
ELECTRONICS - 5.1% | | | | | | | | |
AU Optronics Corp. | | | 1,197,000 | | | | 490,492 | |
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd. - GDR | | | 11,146 | | | | 83,484 | |
Hoya Corp. | | | 9,700 | | | | 527,356 | |
Keyence Corp. | | | 1,800 | | | | 1,000,065 | |
Koninklijke Philips NV | | | 40,488 | | | | 1,650,148 | |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
ELECTRONICS - 5.1% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Kyocera Corp. - ADR | | | 700 | | | $ | 46,760 | |
Kyocera Corporation | | | 1,200 | | | | 80,318 | |
LG Display Co Ltd. | | | 8,546 | | | | 223,568 | |
Minebea Mitsumi, Inc. | | | 14,200 | | | | 260,502 | |
Nippon Electric Glass Co Ltd. | | | 8,600 | | | | 351,358 | |
Pegatron Corp. | | | 40,000 | | | | 103,650 | |
Synnex Technology International Corp. | | | 187,050 | | | | 237,109 | |
Yokogawa Electric Corp. | | | 33,300 | | | | 632,991 | |
| | | | | | | 5,687,801 | |
ENERGY - ALTERNATE SOURCE - 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Vestas Wind Systems A/S - ADR | | | 3,100 | | | | 91,264 | |
| | | | | | | | |
ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION - 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Auckland International Airport Ltd. | | | 17,380 | | | | 74,158 | |
Enka Insaat ve Sanayi AS | | | 14,746 | | | | 22,371 | |
| | | | | | | 96,529 | |
ENTERTAINMENT - 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. | | | 25,172 | | | | 455,899 | |
| | | | | | | | |
FOOD - 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. | | | 12,200 | | | | 245,584 | |
CHR Handsen Holding A/S - ADR | | | 2,900 | | | | 127,745 | |
Tesco PLC - ADR * | | | 4,179 | | | | 30,473 | |
WH Group Ltd. | | | 380,000 | | | | 385,065 | |
Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC | | | 29,595 | | | | 88,098 | |
Yakult Honsha Co Ltd. | | | 4,400 | | | | 364,024 | |
| | | | | | | 1,240,989 | |
FOOD SERVICE - 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Compass Group PLC - ADR | | | 10,587 | | | | 236,831 | |
| | | | | | | | |
FOREST PRODUCTS & PAPER - 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Mondi PLC | | | 5,864 | | | | 141,795 | |
Nine Dragons Paper Holdings Ltd. | | | 200,000 | | | | 367,581 | |
Oji Holdings Corp. | | | 125,000 | | | | 733,109 | |
Stora Enso OYJ | | | 20,293 | | | | 317,171 | |
UPM-Kymmene OYJ | | | 14,043 | | | | 421,780 | |
| | | | | | | 1,981,436 | |
GAS - 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Gas Natural SDG SA | | | 16,566 | | | | 354,502 | |
National Grid PLC - ADR ^ | | | 3,000 | | | | 183,150 | |
Tokyo Gas Co Ltd. | | | 16,600 | | | | 414,371 | |
| | | | | | | 952,023 | |
HAND / MACHINE TOOLS - 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Fuji Electric Co Ltd. | | | 31,000 | | | | 224,747 | |
Sandvik AB | | | 23,292 | | | | 425,153 | |
THK Co Ltd. | | | 8,400 | | | | 306,602 | |
| | | | | | | 956,502 | |
HEALTHCARE - PRODUCTS - 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Smith & Nephew PLC - ADR ^ | | | 8,738 | | | | 334,316 | |
Smith & Nephew PLC | | | 27,710 | | | | 522,576 | |
Sonova Holding AG | | | 1,574 | | | | 284,400 | |
Terumo Corp, | | | 2,200 | | | | 91,735 | |
| | | | | | | 1,233,027 | |
HOLDING COMPANIES-DIVERSIFIED - 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Haci Omer Sabanci Holdings AS | | | 1 | | | | 2 | |
Industrivarden AB - A shares | | | 11,953 | | | | 324,211 | |
Wharf Holdings Ltd. | | | 17,000 | | | | 154,831 | |
| | | | | | | 479,044 | |
HOME BUILDERS - 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Persimmon PLC | | | 15,531 | | | | 577,909 | |
Sekisui Chemical Co Ltd. | | | 12,400 | | | | 250,451 | |
| | | | | | | 828,360 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham International Stock Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS - 96.8% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
HOME FURNISHINGS - 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Arcelik AS | | | 1 | | | $ | 5 | |
Panasonic Corp. - ADR | | | 2,700 | | | | 41,769 | |
Panasonic Corp. | | | 30,200 | | | | 451,950 | |
| | | | | | | 493,724 | |
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS - 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC | | | 3,781 | | | | 338,223 | |
| | | | | | | | |
INSURANCE - 5.8% | | | | | | | | |
Aegon NV | | | 19,379 | | | | 114,421 | |
Assicurazioni Generali SpA | | | 30,414 | | | | 553,573 | |
AXA SA | | | 30,706 | | | | 927,046 | |
China Life Insurance Co. Ltd. | | | 24,000 | | | | 79,563 | |
China Life Insurance Co. Ltd. / Taiwan | | | 102,460 | | | | 96,871 | |
CNP Assurances | | | 1,647 | | | | 38,317 | |
Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc | | | 9,800 | | | | 187,283 | |
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc | | | 20,500 | | | | 696,892 | |
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in | | | 4,886 | | | | 1,097,013 | |
PICC Property & Casualty Co Ltd | | | 404,000 | | | | 801,693 | |
SCOR SE | | | 1,886 | | | | 78,301 | |
Shin Kong Financial Holding Co Ltd | | | 633,000 | | | | 202,543 | |
Sompo Holdings Inc | | | 6,000 | | | | 241,331 | |
Swiss Re AG | | | 4,592 | | | | 432,523 | |
Tokio Marine Holdings Inc | | | 4,500 | | | | 194,111 | |
Zurich Insurance Group AG | | | 2,601 | | | | 794,411 | |
| | | | | | | 6,535,892 | |
INTERNET - 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Mixi Inc | | | 5,400 | | | | 263,434 | |
SBI Holdings Inc/Japan | | | 11,700 | | | | 184,768 | |
Start Today Co Ltd | | | 9,600 | | | | 263,114 | |
Trend Micro Inc/Japan | | | 5,400 | | | | 289,759 | |
| | | | | | | 1,001,075 | |
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
Investor AB - A shares | | | 17,576 | | | | 850,849 | |
Investor AB - B shares | | | 2,150 | | | | 106,523 | |
Kinnevik AB - B Shares | | | 14,368 | | | | 471,289 | |
Melker Schorling AB | | | 206 | | | | 14,220 | |
Pargesa Holding SA | | | 3,627 | | | | 303,990 | |
| | | | | | | 1,746,871 | |
IRON / STEEL - 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. | | | 57,925 | | | | 206,335 | |
POSCO | | | 1,122 | | | | 327,047 | |
Vale SA - ADR | | | 76,208 | | | | 746,076 | |
Vale SA | | | 57,500 | | | | 567,205 | |
Voestalpine AG | | | 1,429 | | | | 78,571 | |
| | | | | | | 1,925,234 | |
LEISURE TIME - 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
Carnival PLC - ADR | | | 3,100 | | | | 206,894 | |
TUI AG | | | 65,105 | | | | 1,178,772 | |
Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. | | | 12,700 | | | | 381,412 | |
| | | | | | | 1,767,078 | |
LODGING - 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Crown Resorts Ltd. | | | 17,942 | | | | 159,835 | |
Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. | | | 50,000 | | | | 340,951 | |
Melco Resorts and Entertainment Ltd. - ADR | | | 7,600 | | | | 192,128 | |
| | | | | | | 692,914 | |
MACHINERY CONSTRUCTION & MINING - 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
ABB Ltd. | | | 42,279 | | | | 1,105,059 | |
Atlas Copco AB - A shares ^ | | | 9,312 | | | | 408,338 | |
Atlas Copco AB - B shares ^ | | | 3,574 | | | | 141,879 | |
Hitachi Ltd. - ADR | | | 2,293 | | | | 182,408 | |
Hitachi Ltd. | | | 106,000 | | | | 844,672 | |
Mitsubishi Electric Corp. | | | 26,800 | | | | 458,945 | |
| | | | | | | 3,141,301 | |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
MACHINERY - DIVERSIFIED - 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
ANDRITZ AG | | | 3,458 | | | $ | 195,553 | |
Hyundai Robotics Co., Ltd. * | | | 109 | | | | 43,986 | |
Kone OYJ | | | 11,441 | | | | 619,287 | |
| | | | | | | 858,826 | |
MEDIA - 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Telenet Group Holding NV * | | | 346 | | | | 23,931 | |
Wolters Kluwer NV | | | 4,038 | | | | 197,930 | |
| | | | | | | 221,861 | |
METAL FABRICATE / HARDWARE - 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Catcher Technology Co., Ltd. | | | 6,000 | | | | 63,858 | |
Misumi Group, Inc. | | | 3,100 | | | | 84,988 | |
| | | | | | | 148,846 | |
MINING - 2.9% | | | | | | | | |
Anglo American PLC | | | 9,860 | | | | 185,929 | |
BHP Billiton Ltd. | | | 42,447 | | | | 875,532 | |
BHP Billiton PLC - ADR | | | 1,992 | | | | 72,349 | |
BHP Billiton PLC | | | 10,980 | | | | 198,770 | |
Glencore PLC | | | 143,952 | | | | 694,205 | |
Norsk Hydro ASA | | | 41,869 | | | | 323,447 | |
Rio Tinto PLC - ADR ^ | | | 14,883 | | | | 713,342 | |
Southern Copper Corp. | | | 3,514 | | | | 150,926 | |
| | | | | | | 3,214,500 | |
MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING - 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. | | | 6,200 | | | | 253,796 | |
Konica Minolta, Inc. | | | 30,500 | | | | 267,745 | |
Largan Precision Co Ltd. | | | 1,000 | | | | 189,560 | |
Nikon Corp. | | | 20,600 | | | | 391,472 | |
| | | | | | | 1,102,573 | |
OFFICE / BUSINESS - 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Ricoh Co. Ltd. | | | 22,300 | | | | 207,077 | |
Seiko Epson Corp. - ADR | | | 6,371 | | | | 75,910 | |
Seiko Epson Corp. | | | 10,500 | | | | 250,730 | |
| | | | | | | 533,717 | |
OIL & GAS - 3.7% | | | | | | | | |
China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. | | | 1,264,000 | | | | 928,131 | |
Formosa Petrochemical Corp. | | | 15,000 | | | | 52,509 | |
Lukoil PJSC - ADR | | | 15,187 | | | | 806,430 | |
PetroChina Co. Ltd. - ADR | | | 8,450 | | | | 553,475 | |
Polski koncern naftowy orlen SA | | | 6,490 | | | | 229,618 | |
Polskie Gornictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo SA | | | 48,396 | | | | 88,963 | |
PTT Exploration & Production PCL | | | 96,300 | | | | 250,335 | |
Royal Dutch Shell PLC - A Shares | | | 21,829 | | | | 687,406 | |
SK Innovation Co Ltd | | | 2,918 | | | | 535,280 | |
| | | | | | | 4,132,147 | |
PHARMACEUTICALS - 3.6% | | | | | | | | |
Astellas Pharma, Inc. | | | 30,000 | | | | 399,529 | |
Bayer AG | | | 3,796 | | | | 493,822 | |
Daiichi Sankyo Co Ltd | | | 11,700 | | | | 268,911 | |
Kyowa hakko kirin Co. Ltd. | | | 16,000 | | | | 295,539 | |
Novo Nordisk A/S - ADR | | | 24,000 | | | | 1,194,960 | |
Orion Oyj | | | 1,661 | | | | 68,082 | |
Roche Holding AG | | | 4,061 | | | | 939,424 | |
Shionogi & Co Ltd | | | 8,000 | | | | 430,981 | |
| | | | | | | 4,091,248 | |
PIPELINES - 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
APA Group | | | 24,340 | | | | 160,028 | |
| | | | | | | | |
PRIVATE EQUITY - 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
3i Group PLC | | | 51,117 | | | | 652,264 | |
Eurazeo SA | | | 4,338 | | | | 403,332 | |
| | | | | | | 1,055,596 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham International Stock Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS - 96.8% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
REAL ESTATE - 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
CK assets holdings Ltd. | | | 61,500 | | | $ | 506,109 | |
Country Garden Holdings Co Ltd | | | 129,000 | | | | 204,482 | |
L E lundbergforetagen A B | | | 634 | | | | 49,487 | |
Swire Properties Limited | | | 272,600 | | | | 921,129 | |
Wheelock & Co. Ltd. | | | 14,000 | | | | 97,525 | |
| | | | | | | 1,778,732 | |
REIT - 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Link REIT | | | 38,000 | | | | 319,272 | |
| | | | | | | | |
RETAIL - 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Cie Financiere Richemont SA - ADR | | | 18,300 | | | | 168,122 | |
Dollarama Inc | | | 2,000 | | | | 222,807 | |
Nitori Holdings Co Ltd | | | 3,000 | | | | 436,282 | |
| | | | | | | 827,211 | |
SEMICONDUCTORS - 9.3% | | | | | | | | |
Macronix International Co., Ltd. | | | 204,000 | | | | 373,042 | |
MediaTek Inc | | | 43,000 | | | | 489,319 | |
Nanya Technology Corp | | | 194,000 | | | | 527,395 | |
Rohm Co Ltd | | | 2,400 | | | | 223,557 | |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.- GDR | | | 375 | | | | 378,750 | |
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | | | 1,464 | | | | 3,608,916 | |
SK Hynix Inc | | | 12,215 | | | | 900,645 | |
STMicroelectronics NV | | | 50,900 | | | | 1,198,358 | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd. - ADR ^ | | | 40,584 | | | | 1,717,921 | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd | | | 35,000 | | | | 282,951 | |
Tokyo Electron Ltd - ADR | | | 2,200 | | | | 104,281 | |
Tokyo Electron Ltd | | | 3,800 | | | | 669,545 | |
| | | | | | | 10,474,680 | |
SOFTWARE - 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
Amadeus IT Holding SA | | | 10,559 | | | | 716,479 | |
Constellation Software, Inc. | | | 300 | | | | 170,812 | |
Konami Holdings Corp. | | | 5,800 | | | | 282,677 | |
Nexon Co., Ltd. * | | | 13,900 | | | | 374,145 | |
Sage Group PLC | | | 6,798 | | | | 67,281 | |
TravelSky Technology, Ltd. | | | 68,000 | | | | 176,239 | |
| | | | | | | 1,787,633 | |
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
KDDI Corp. | | | 17,700 | | | | 471,886 | |
KT Corp. - ADR | | | 5,497 | | | | 79,102 | |
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. - ADR | | | 6,827 | | | | 329,949 | |
| | | | | | | 880,937 | |
TOYS / GAMES - 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Bandai Namco Holdings Inc | | | 11,300 | | | | 387,484 | |
Nintendo Co Ltd | | | 1,000 | | | | 388,218 | |
| | | | | | | 775,702 | |
TRANSPORTATION - 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
Canadian National Railway Co | | | 19,557 | | | | 1,574,907 | |
DSV A/S - ADR | | | 1,900 | | | | 73,872 | |
East Japan Railway Co | | | 5,500 | | | | 533,740 | |
Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Inc | | | 6,800 | | | | 265,289 | |
Kamigumi Co., Ltd. | | | 14,500 | | | | 347,344 | |
Security | | | | Shares | | | | Value | |
TRANSPORTATION - 2.6% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Sinotrans Ltd | | | | 341,000 | | | | $ | 163,911 | |
| | | | | | | | | 2,959,063 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost - $92,288,810) | | | | | | | | | 108,732,870 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
EXCHANGE TRADED FUND - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
EQUITY FUND - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF ^ | | | | 8,000 | | | | | 557,040 | |
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUND (Cost - $541,785) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Principal | | Maturity | | | | |
| | Interest Rate | | Amount | | Date | | Value | |
PREFERRED STOCKS - 2.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
AUTO MANUFACTURER - 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
Porsche Automobil Holding SE | | 1.620% | | 11,273 | | 3/20/2018 | | $ | 818,285 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Schaeffler AG | | 3.650 | | 8,042 | | 3/7/2018 | | | 128,233 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
BANKS - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
Itausa - Investimentos Itau SA | | 0.570 | | 158,300 | | 3/13/2018 | | | 510,512 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
ELECTRIC - 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
RWE AG - NV | | 0.800 | | 16,035 | | 2/9/2018 | | | 304,110 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
FOOD - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
CJ CheilJedang Corp | | 1.570 | | 362 | | 2/8/2018 | | | 52,519 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
FOREST PRODUCTIONS & PAPER - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Suzano Papel e Celulose SA | | 1.730 | | 16,000 | | 2/14/2018 | | | 99,091 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Doosan Corp. | | 6.500 | | 1,070 | | 2/19/2018 | | | 77,709 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
SEMICONDUCTORS - 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | | 1.250 | | 171 | | 1/8/2018 | | | 342,486 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost - $1,940,945) | | | | | | | | | 2,332,945 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Shares | | | | | | |
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 2.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
Mount Vernon Prime Portfolio 1.32% + (Cost - $2,837,042) | | | | 2,837,042 | | | | | 2,837,042 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 101.9% (Cost - $97,608,582) | | | | | | | | $ | 114,459,897 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (1.9)% | | | | | | | | | (2,108,528 | ) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | | | $ | 112,351,369 | |
| ^ | All or a portion of these securities are on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $2,780,116 at October 31, 2017. |
| * | Non-income producing security. |
ADR - American Depositary Receipt. | CDI - CHESS Depositary Interest |
| |
GDR - Global Depositary Receipt. | NV - Non-Voting |
REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust.
| + | Variable rate security. Interest rate is as of October 31, 2017. |
Portfolio Composition * - (Unaudited) |
Japan | | | 25.4 | % | | China | | | 3.7 | % |
Britain | | | 8.1 | % | | France | | | 3.6 | % |
Switzerland | | | 7.1 | % | | Brazil | | | 3.1 | % |
South Korea | | | 6.8 | % | | Hong Kong | | | 2.9 | % |
Germany | | | 6.4 | % | | Other Countries | | | 28.0 | % |
Taiwan | | | 4.9 | % | | Total | | | 100.0 | % |
| * | Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2017. |
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which are based on Fund net assets.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Dunham Real Estate Stock Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (Barings Real Estate Advisers LLC) |
The real estate investment trust (REIT) market had a positive fiscal year ended October 31, 2017, however a slightly negative final three months shaved off some of the gains. Although the Sub-Adviser believes that historical data shows evidence that REIT fundamentals have not historically been driven by interest rates shifts, the increase in rates over the most recent fiscal year may have pushed investors to dump REITs. Since 1996, REITs have been up in more rising rate periods than down. Over the fiscal year, the 10-year Treasury rose from 1.83 percent at the beginning of the fiscal year to 2.38 percent at the end of the fiscal year, fluctuating within an 85 basis point range throughout. REITs, as measured by the FTSE NAREIT All REIT Index, increased 2.3 percent, 3.2 percent, and 3.1 percent over the first three fiscal quarters, respectively, while dipping 0.1 percent in the fourth fiscal quarter. For the year, REITs increased 8.8 percent while other broad equity indexes, such as the S&P 500 Index, surged 23.6 percent. In contrast to the previous fiscal year when the S&P 500 Index underperformed REITs by 3.6 percent.
The Sub-Adviser believes that the intrinsic value of a listed real estate company is a function of the quality of its real estate portfolio, management team, and capital plan. Achieving a thorough understanding of the real estate assets owned by an investment candidate is the foundation of establishing the value of that enterprise. Evaluating management’s ability to drive earnings and add value to underlying real estate assets is vital to the Sub-Adviser developing an understanding of the potential sustainable future success of the company. Assessing a firm’s financial structure within the context of the prevailing financial environment provides the Sub-Adviser with a framework to understand the risk and long-term potential of a firm’s business strategy. Industrial and self storage REITs, among others, contributed positively over the entire fiscal year, while specialty REITs contributed positively to Fund performance over the first half of the fiscal year but detracted over the second half of the fiscal year. Infrastructure and data center REITs, among others, detracted from Fund performance over the entire fiscal year.
The Fund’s large overweight to the industrial REIT sector contributed to Fund performance over the fiscal year ended October 31, 2017. The contribution to performance was primarily attributed to the Fund’s allocation to this sector, although security selection was positive as well. The Sub-Adviser believes that ecommerce companies attempting to take market share from brick and mortar stores have been driving this sector’s performance. In order to accomplish this, it believes ecommerce companies must develop additional fulfillment centers. One of the largest active overweights within the Fund was the position in Prologis, Inc. (PLD) (holding percentage*: 7.61 percent). PLD is the largest public and private operator of industrial properties in the world. Over the fiscal year ended October 31, 2017, Prologis, Inc. increased 27.8 percent. Another holding that contributed to the Fund’s performance was Duke Realty Corporation (DRE) (holding percentage*: 3.93 percent). DRE is a leading industrial REIT offering ecommerce and supply chain companies a crucial edge, with expertise in development, leasing, property management, and construction. Duke Realty’s stock rose 12.1 percent over the fiscal year. The Sub-Adviser believes that the demand within the industrial REIT sector will remain strong through the end of 2017 and into 2018.
The slight underweight to self storage REITs led to a negative allocation effect within the sector, but security selection was strong enough to render the sector a positive contributor to the Fund’s performance over the fiscal year. A holding in the self storage space that performed well over the fiscal year was Extra Space Storage, Inc. (EXR) (holding percentage*: 1.17 percent). EXR is a fully integrated, self-administered, and self-managed REIT that owns, operates, acquires, develops, and redevelops professionally managed self-storage properties. The holding rose 19.4 percent from the time the Sub-Adviser bought the stock on November 1, 2016 through the end of the fiscal year on October 31, 2017. Another holding in the self storage space that contributed to the Fund’s performance over the fiscal year was CubeSmart (CUBE) (holding percentage*: 2.14 percent). CUBE is very similar to EXR in what it owns and how it operates in the self storage space. The Sub-Adviser bought the stock on March 6, 2017. From that point until the end of the fiscal year, the stock returned 3.2 percent.
The significant relative underweight over the entire fiscal year was the driver of relative underperformance of the infrastructure REIT sector. In fact, the Fund did not own any stocks within the sector until the third fiscal quarter. Examples of property types in the infrastructure REIT sector are cell towers, renewable energy real estate, and electricity infrastructure. The Sub-Adviser held a relative underweight due to the pending merger between two companies in the wireless telecommunications space, Sprint and T-Mobile. The merger would eliminate one of the four players in the space, the other two being AT&T and Verizon, which was expected to negatively impact the pricing power of cell tower companies. The Sub-Adviser entered the sector, albeit at a significantly lower allocation than what the benchmark held to the space, with two companies, both in the cell tower space. The companies were American Tower Corp. (AMT) (holding percentage*: 2.04 percent) and Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) (holding percentage*: 1.62 percent). Both companies own, operate, develop, and lease wireless communication infrastructure. AMT operates domestically, while CCI operates in the U.S. and Australia. The Sub-Adviser bought CCI on July 25, 2017 and AMT on August 21, 2017. From their respective purchase dates until the end of the fiscal year, CCI and AMT returned 8.6 percent and 2.2 percent, respectively. Despite the positive performance of each of the holdings, the significant underweight detracted from Fund performance relative to the benchmark.
Going forward, the Sub-Adviser is optimistic about REIT performance through the end of 2017 and into 2018, as it sees compelling evidence for the valuation of and growth in REITs, specifically the reacceleration of earnings growth. The Sub-Adviser believes that due to the lagging performance of REITs relative to general equities and real assets over the past year while earnings have been positive, as investors come to see value in the REIT space, REITs are expected to perform better on a relative basis. It also anticipates that volatility in equity markets is likely to increase, as uncertainty remains for the Trump administration’s ability to carry out policy initiatives, the U.S. Federal Reserve continues to hike interest rates a few more times between now and the end of 2018, and the resulting impact on U.S. dollar strength. The Sub-Adviser sees opportunities in the evolving lifestyle of millennials and the continued growth of e-commerce, and is positioned to potentially benefit from the positive impacts of both on the REIT space.
| * | Holdings percentage(s) as of 10/31/2017. |
Growth of $100,000 Investment
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Total Returns as of October 31 2017
| | One | | Annualized | | Annualized | | Annualized | | Annualized Since Inception |
| | Year | | Three Years | | Five Years | | Ten Years | | (12/10/04) |
Class N | | 3.57% | | 4.84% | | 8.92% | | 5.21% | | 6.73% |
Class C | | 2.55% | | 3.80% | | 7.83% | | 4.16% | | 5.67% |
Class A with load of 5.75% | | (2.56)% | | 2.56% | | 7.38% | | 4.33% | | 3.49%* |
Class A without load | | 3.39% | | 4.61% | | 8.66% | | 4.94% | | 4.06%* |
FTSE NAREIT All REITs Index | | 8.79% | | 7.20% | | 9.89% | | 6.02% | | 7.18% |
Morningstar Real Estate Category | | 5.68% | | 5.24% | | 8.57% | | 4.40% | | 6.75% |
| * | Class A commenced operations on January 3, 2007. |
The FTSE NAREIT All REITs Index is a free float adjusted market capitalization weighted index that includes all tax qualified REITs listed on the NYSE and NASDAQ National Market. Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark.
The Morningstar Real Estate Category is generally representative of mutual funds that primarily invest in REITS of various types. REITs are companies that develop and manage real estate properties.
As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including the cost of underlying funds, are 1.21% for Class N, 2.21% for Class C and 1.46% for Class A. Class A shares are subject to a sales load of 5.75% and a deferred sales charge of up to 0.75% The performance data quoted here represents past performance, which is not indicative of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and NAV will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns are calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains distributions, if any. The returns do not reflect the deductions of taxes a shareholder would pay on the redemption of fund shares or fund distributions. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-442-4358 or visit our website www.dunham.com
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Real Estate Stock Fund |
October 31, 2017 |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK - 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
LODGING - 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | | | 12,456 | | | $ | 900,320 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost - $704,385) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
REITS - 96.1% | | | | | | | | |
APARTMENTS - 14.3% | | | | | | | | |
Camden Property Trust | | | 16,550 | | | | 1,510,022 | |
Essex Property Trust | | | 7,260 | | | | 1,905,242 | |
Invitation Homes, Inc. ^ | | | 29,110 | | | | 657,013 | |
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. ^ | | | 8,440 | | | | 863,834 | |
Starwood Waypoint Homes | | | 31,760 | | | | 1,153,205 | |
| | | | | | | 6,089,316 | |
DIVERSIFIED - 25.3% | | | | | | | | |
American Tower Corp. | | | 6,100 | | | | 876,387 | |
Cousins Properties, Inc. ^ | | | 88,610 | | | | 799,262 | |
Crown Castle International Corp | | | 6,490 | | | | 694,949 | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. ^ | | | 17,970 | | | | 2,128,367 | |
Duke Realty Corp. | | | 59,250 | | | | 1,687,440 | |
Equinix, Inc. | | | 4,870 | | | | 2,257,245 | |
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. | | | 20,890 | | | | 763,321 | |
GEO Group, Inc. | | | 27,630 | | | | 716,998 | |
Weyerhaeuser Co. | | | 24,750 | | | | 888,772 | |
| | | | | | | 10,812,741 | |
HEALTHCARE - 11.5% | | | | | | | | |
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 15,000 | | | | 483,600 | |
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. ^ | | | 35,740 | | | | 472,840 | |
National Health Investors, Inc. | | | 6,630 | | | | 505,140 | |
Physicians Realty Trust | | | 56,000 | | | | 973,280 | |
Ventas, Inc. | | | 10,620 | | | | 666,405 | |
Welltower, Inc. | | | 26,990 | | | | 1,807,250 | |
| | | | | | | 4,908,515 | |
HOTELS - 3.1% | | | | | | | | |
Chesapeake Lodging Trust ^ | | | 17,250 | | | | 481,275 | |
Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 8,152 | | | | 234,696 | |
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. ^ | | | 37,430 | | | | 610,858 | |
| | | | | | | 1,326,829 | |
OFFICE - 11.4% | | | | | | | | |
Boston Properties, Inc. | | | 14,250 | | | | 1,726,815 | |
Brandywine Realty Trust | | | 31,690 | | | | 554,258 | |
Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. | | | 20,580 | | | | 696,016 | |
Kilroy Realty Corp. | | | 18,073 | | | | 1,287,340 | |
Paramount Group, Inc. | | | 37,590 | | | | 598,433 | |
| | | | | | | 4,862,862 | |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
REGIONAL MALLS - 6.4% | | | | | | | | |
Macerich Co. | | | 7,750 | | | $ | 423,150 | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | | | 14,791 | | | | 2,297,486 | |
| | | | | | | 2,720,636 | |
SHOPPING CENTERS - 8.4% | | | | | | | | |
Acadia Realty Trust ^ | | | 34,078 | | | | 959,296 | |
Kimco Realty Corp. | | | 33,470 | | | | 607,815 | |
Regency Centers Corp. | | | 23,574 | | | | 1,450,980 | |
Retail Properties of America, Inc. | | | 45,120 | | | | 551,366 | |
| | | | | | | 3,569,457 | |
SINGLE FAMILY - 4.8% | | | | | | | | |
Agree Realty Corp. | | | 14,300 | | | | 676,247 | |
Realty Income Corp. | | | 16,340 | | | | 876,968 | |
STORE Capital Corp. ^ | | | 21,060 | | | | 519,971 | |
| | | | | | | 2,073,186 | |
SELF STORAGE - 3.3% | | | | | | | | |
CubeSmart | | | 33,720 | | | | 917,858 | |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. ^ | | | 6,140 | | | | 500,963 | |
| | | | | | | 1,418,821 | |
WAREHOUSE/INDUSTRIAL - 7.6% | | | | | | | | |
Prologis, Inc. ^ | | | 50,610 | | | | 3,268,394 | |
TOTAL REITS (Cost - $36,424,555) | | | | | | | 41,050,757 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUND - 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
Fidelity Investments Money Market - Class I, 0.92% + | | | 971,882 | | | | 971,882 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT (Cost - $971,882) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 10.9% | | | | | | | | |
Mount Vernon Prime Portfolio, 1.32% + (Cost - $4,641,609 | | | 4,641,609 | | | | 4,641,609 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 111.4% (Cost - $42,742,431) | | | | | | $ | 47,564,568 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (11.4)% | | | | | | | (4,858,410 | ) |
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00% | | | | | | $ | 42,706,158 | |
| ^ | All or a portion of these securities are on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $4,546,471 at October 31, 2017. |
REITS - Real Estate Investment Trusts.
| + | Variable rate security. Interest rate is as of October 31, 2017. |
Portfolio Composition * - (Unaudited) |
Diversified | | | 22.7 | % | | Regional Malls | | | 5.7 | % |
Apartments | | | 12.8 | % | | Single Family | | | 4.4 | % |
Healthcare | | | 10.3 | % | | Self Storage | | | 3.0 | % |
Office | | | 10.2 | % | | Hotels | | | 2.8 | % |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 9.8 | % | | Short-Term Investment | | | 2.0 | % |
Shopping Centers | | | 7.5 | % | | Lodging | | | 1.9 | % |
Warehouse/Industrial | | | 6.9 | % | | | | | 100.0 | % |
| * | Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2017. |
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which are based on Fund net assets.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Dunham Small Cap Value Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (Piermont Capital Management LLC) |
Small cap value stocks, as measured by the Russell 2000 Value Index, rose 4.6 percent during the most recent fiscal quarter, after anemic returns in the two previous fiscal quarters. Therefore, the fiscal year’s 24.8 percent gain was primarily realized in the first fiscal quarter. The dispersion in sector performance during the fiscal year was fairly high, as the best performing sector in the fourth fiscal quarter, health care, outpaced the worst performing sector, telecommunication services, by close to 13 percent. As the Sub-Adviser’s proprietary process seeks sector neutrality versus the benchmark index, the stock selection within each sector was the primary driver of relative performance.
The Sub-Adviser’s stock selection is quantitatively derived, using a combination of five to nine factor groups for each sector model, which measure both fundamental and technical metrics. In general, the fundamental metrics have a heavier weighting, and in turn a greater representation, via the holdings of the Fund. In contrast to the previous fiscal quarter, many of the highest weighted factors were either favored during the most recent fiscal quarter or neither helped nor detracted. For example, within the best performing sector, health care, holdings such as Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc. (SPPI) (holding percentage*: 1.36 percent), a biotechnology firm primarily focused on anti-cancer therapies, surged 162.6 percent after declining 2.0 percent in the previous fiscal quarter. This large gain was primarily attributable to the success of early testing of its premier cancer drugs. SPPI was also one of the strongest performers over the fiscal year, as it more than quadrupled in size. The Fund benefitted from most of this increase as the Sub-Adviser trimmed the position, rather than exit, during the fiscal year. The strongest performing holding in the healthcare sector in the previous fiscal quarter was Anika Therapeutics Inc. (ANIK) (holding percentage*: 0.99 percent), an integrated orthopedic medicines company focused on therapeutic pain management solutions. During the previous fiscal quarter, ANIK increased 10.9 percent, as the company reported profits and sales that beat estimates. In the most recent fiscal quarter, ANIK advanced 6.8 percent, significantly lagging the 11.8 percent return for the healthcare sector as a whole. The healthcare sector was also the strongest performing sector for the fiscal year, increasing close to 41.6 percent. ANIK’s 23.2 percent return for the same time period meaningfully lagged.
As the largest single sector in the small cap value space, the 30.4 percent return boasted by the financial services sector had a meaningful impact on overall performance during the fiscal year. One of the Fund’s strongest performers during each of the previous fiscal quarters in that sector was LendingTree Inc. (TREE) (holding percentage*: 1.58 percent), an originator and processor of real estate and business loans. This most recent fiscal quarter was no different, as TREE sprouted another 21.5 percent, ending the 12-month period up 235.7 percent. The massive increases were primarily attributed to beating earnings estimates and providing positive guidance. TREE was an anomaly within the financial services sector in previous fiscal quarter, as nearly half of the Fund’s holdings in the sector ended the previous fiscal quarter in negative territory. For example, Enterprise Financial Services Corp. (EFSC) (holding percentage*: 1.08 percent), a regional bank that targets closely-held businesses and their owners, and UMB Financial Corp. (UMBF) (holding percentage*: 0.92 percent), a multi-bank holding company that offers complete banking and asset management services, dropped 6.2 percent and 3.6 percent, respectively, during the previous fiscal quarter. However, in the most recent fiscal quarter, EFSC and UMBF rose 10.6 percent and 6.0 percent, respectively. This placed their performance over the fiscal year at 33.1 percent and 20.2 percent, respectively. This was slightly ahead of the sector’s 12-month performance for EFSC, but significantly behind the sector in the case of UMBF.
Although it only comprises approximately 10 percent of the small cap value space, the information technology sector proved to have a material impact on the performance of the Fund versus the benchmark index. Some of the Fund’s largest positions continued to be Insight Enterprises, Inc. (NSIT) (holding percentage*: 1.63 percent), a company that distributes computer hardware and software and provides IT services for businesses, schools, and government agencies, and Cree Inc. (CREE) (holding percentage*: 1.17 percent), a developer of light-emitting diode, lighting, and semiconductor products for power and radio-frequency applications. While the information technology sector experienced a modest 2.3 percent return during the most recent fiscal quarter, NSIT and CREE boosted 11.2 percent and 37.8 percent, respectively. This significant outperformance during the fiscal quarter solidified their gains over the sector when considering the entire fiscal year. The information technology sector gained 31.3 percent during the 12-month period, while NSIT and CREE celebrated returns of 56.5 percent and 60.1 percent, respectively. However, the Fund’s exposure to Amkor Technology Inc. (AMKR) (holding percentage*: 1.24 percent), a contractor in chip assembly and testing services for semiconductor manufacturers may have helped during the most recent fiscal quarter, but it proved to be a detractor over the fiscal year. During the most recent fiscal quarter, AMKR increased 11.6 percent, but its return for the fiscal year fell short of the sector’s return by nearly 6.5 percent.
The Sub-Adviser is optimistic that its highest-weighted factors will benefit from a continued outperformance of stocks with what it views as strong fundamentals. During the fiscal year, sector leadership appeared to shift dramatically, but the Sub-Adviser’s sector-neutral approach continued to seek to outperform based upon stock selection, avoiding some of the whipsawing effect from the massive dispersion in sector returns. The Sub-Adviser is optimistic that its sector-, beta-, and market-capitalization-neutral bottom-up stock picking strategy will continue to benefit from what many view as an improving economic backdrop.
| * | Holdings percentage(s) as of 10/31/2017. |
Growth of $100,000 Investment
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Total Returns as of October 31, 2017
| | | | | | | | | | Annualized Since |
| | | | Annualized | | Annualized | | Annualized | | Inception |
| | One Year | | Three Years | | Five Years | | Ten Years | | (12/10/04) |
Class N | | 25.62% | | 8.94% | | 13.32% | | 6.10% | | 6.44% |
Class C | | 24.29% | | 7.83% | | 12.18% | | 5.04% | | 5.39% |
Class A with load of 5.75% | | 18.07% | | 6.53% | | 11.70% | | 5.23% | | 5.26%* |
Class A without load | | 25.26% | | 8.66% | | 13.03% | | 5.85% | | 5.83%* |
Russell 2000 Value Index | | 24.81% | | 9.67% | | 13.58% | | 7.04% | | 7.64% |
Morningstar Small Cap Value Category | | 23.04% | | 8.10% | | 12.84% | | 7.03% | | 7.62% |
| * | Class A commenced operations on January 3, 2007. |
The Russell 2000 Value Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of small cap companies in the Russell 2000 Index with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth rates. Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark.
The Morningstar Small Cap Value Category is generally representative of mutual funds that primarily invest in small (small capitalization) U.S. companies that are less expensive or growing more slowly than other small-cap stocks.
As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including underlying funds, are 1.48% for Class N, 2.48% for Class C and 1.73% for Class A. Class A shares are subject to a sales load of 5.75% and a deferred sales charge of up to 0.75%. The performance data quoted here represents past performance, which is not indicative of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and NAV will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns are calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains distributions, if any. The returns do not reflect the deductions of taxes a shareholder would pay on the redemption of fund shares or fund distributions. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-442-4358 or visit our website www.dunham.com.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Small Cap Value Fund |
October 31, 2017 |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS - 99.9% | | | | | | | | |
AEROSPACE / DEFENSE - 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Moog, Inc. * | | | 4,350 | | | $ | 381,756 | |
| | | | | | | | |
APPAREL - 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Columbia Sportswear Co. | | | 2,490 | | | | 155,326 | |
Deckers Outdoor Corp.* | | | 3,800 | | | | 259,312 | |
| | | | | | | 414,638 | |
AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT - 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Cooper-Standard Holdings, Inc. * | | | 3,000 | | | | 334,440 | |
| | | | | | | | |
BANKS - 19.6% | | | | | | | | |
BancFirst Corp. | | | 3,360 | | | | 183,624 | |
BancorpSouth, Inc. | | | 8,210 | | | | 259,436 | |
BankUnited, Inc. | | | 9,202 | | | | 320,690 | |
Banner Corp. | | | 6,140 | | | | 351,945 | |
Cathay General Bancorp ^ | | | 7,180 | | | | 300,124 | |
Customers Bancorp, Inc.* | | | 5,020 | | | | 137,247 | |
Enterprise Financial Services Corp. | | | 7,424 | | | | 323,686 | |
FCB Financial Holdings, Inc. * | | | 6,623 | | | | 309,294 | |
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. | | | 970 | | | | 392,850 | |
First Financial Corp. | | | 1,408 | | | | 66,880 | |
Franklin Financial Network, Inc. *^ | | | 4,360 | | | | 149,548 | |
Heartland Financial USA, Inc. | | | 4,110 | | | | 202,417 | |
IBERIABANK Corp. | | | 4,023 | | | | 296,696 | |
International Bancshares Corp. | | | 6,700 | | | | 272,020 | |
Old National Bancorp | | | 17,000 | | | | 309,400 | |
Peoples Bancorp, Inc. | | | 3,650 | | | | 120,888 | |
QCR Holdings, Inc. | | | 2,300 | | | | 109,825 | |
Simmons First National Corp. | | | 4,800 | | | | 276,960 | |
State Bank Financial Corp. | | | 2,792 | | | | 80,717 | |
TriCo Bancshares ^ | | | 4,333 | | | | 179,473 | |
Trustmark Corp. | | | 8,125 | | | | 267,637 | |
UMB Financial Corp. ^ | | | 3,730 | | | | 274,267 | |
United Community Banks, Inc. | | | 12,599 | | | | 345,465 | |
Wintrust Financial Corp. | | | 4,130 | | | | 335,728 | |
| | | | | | | 5,866,817 | |
BIOTECHNOLOGY -1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. * ^ | | | 20,712 | | | | 405,748 | |
| | | | | | | | |
BUILDING MATERIALS - 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
Cree, Inc. * | | | 9,840 | | | | 351,288 | |
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. * | | | 11,700 | | | | 389,025 | |
| | | | | | | 740,313 | |
CHEMICALS - 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
Cabot Corp. | | | 5,461 | | | | 332,903 | |
Minerals Technologies, Inc. ^ | | | 1,490 | | | | 107,131 | |
OMNOVA Solutions, Inc. * | | | 20,780 | | | | 229,619 | |
| | | | | | | 669,653 | |
COMMERCIAL SERVICES - 7.1% | | | | | | | | |
CRA International, Inc. | | | 4,765 | | | | 201,369 | |
Ennis, Inc. | | | 8,190 | | | | 165,029 | |
Green Dot Corp. * | | | 6,210 | | | | 351,610 | |
K12, Inc. * | | | 13,400 | | | | 217,348 | |
LendingTree, Inc. * ^ | | | 1,760 | | | | 471,768 | |
Quad Graphics, Inc. | | | 10,542 | | | | 240,252 | |
ViadCorp. | | | 4,800 | | | | 278,640 | |
Weight Watchers International, Inc. * ^ | | | 4,010 | | | | 180,129 | |
| | | | | | | 2,106,145 | |
COMPUTERS - 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
DST Systems, Inc. | | | 4,740 | | | | 277,859 | |
Insight Enterprises, Inc. * ^ | | | 10,830 | | | | 487,892 | |
| | | | | | | 765,751 | |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
COSMETICS - 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Inter Parfums, Inc. | | | 5,000 | | | $ | 231,500 | |
| | | | | | | | |
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES - 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
LPL Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 7,300 | | | | 362,153 | |
| | | | | | | | |
ELECTRIC - 3.8% | | | | | | | | |
ALLETE, Inc. | | | 3,670 | | | | 287,545 | |
El Paso Electric Co. | | | 5,600 | | | | 322,000 | |
NorthWestern Corp. | | | 3,770 | | | | 223,485 | |
Portland General Electric Co. | | | 6,530 | | | | 311,742 | |
| | | | | | | 1,144,772 | |
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT - 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
EnerSys | | | 5,110 | | | | 354,481 | |
| | | | | | | | |
ELECTRONICS - 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Knowles Corp.* | | | 15,400 | | | | 255,024 | |
| | | | | | | | |
ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Tutor Perini Corp. * ^ | | | 10,170 | | | | 286,794 | |
| | | | | | | | |
ENTERTAINMENT - 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
International Speedway Corp. | | | 8,674 | | | | 336,985 | |
| | | | | | | | |
FOOD - 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
Dean Foods Co. ^ | | | 27,500 | | | | 268,125 | |
Flowers Foods, Inc. ^ | | | 14,400 | | | | 274,032 | |
Sanderson Farms, Inc. ^ | | | 1,500 | | | | 224,355 | |
| | | | | | | 766,512 | |
FOREST PRODUCTS & PAPER- 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Clearwater Paper Corp. * | | | 3,670 | | | | 169,371 | |
| | | | | | | | |
GAS - 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
Northwest Natural Gas Co. ^ | | | 5,080 | | | | 337,058 | |
Spire, Inc. ^ | | | 4,775 | | | | 376,986 | |
| | | | | | | 714,044 | |
HAND / MACHINE TOOLS - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Regal Beloit Corp. | | | 3,860 | | | | 313,239 | |
| | | | | | | | |
HEALTHCARE - PRODUCTS - 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
Haemonetics Corp. * | | | 6,850 | | | | 325,786 | |
Halyard Health, Inc.* | | | 7,000 | | | | 295,050 | |
| | | | | | | 620,836 | |
HEALTHCARE - SERVICES - 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
LifePoint Health, Inc. * ^ | | | 3,730 | | | | 179,600 | |
| | | | | | | | |
HOME BUILDERS- 2.0% | | | | | | | | |
Beazer Homes USA, Inc.* | | | 18,000 | | | | 377,640 | |
Taylor Morrison Home Corp. * | | | 8,910 | | | | 215,177 | |
| | | | | | | 592,817 | |
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS / WARES - 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
ACCO Brands Corp. * ^ | | | 16,869 | | | | 220,140 | |
| | | | | | | | |
INSURANCE - 4.0% | | | | | | | | |
American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. | | | 11,476 | | | | 338,657 | |
Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. | | | 4,840 | | | | 207,636 | |
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. | | | 6,737 | | | | 401,525 | |
Stewart Information Services Corp. ^ | | | 6,350 | | | | 240,919 | |
| | | | | | | 1,188,737 | |
IRON / STEEL - 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. | | | 11,267 | | | | 331,813 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Small Cap Value Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS - 99.9% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
LODGING - 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
La Quinta Holdings, Inc. * | | | 10,770 | | | $ | 189,767 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MEDIA - 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Scholastic Corp. ^ | | | 5,890 | | | | 217,577 | |
| | | | | | | | |
METAL FABRICATE / HARDWARE - 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Rexnord Corp.* | | | 10,700 | | | | 273,064 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING - 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
ITT, Inc | | | 7,650 | | | | 356,796 | |
Lydall, Inc. * | | | 6,010 | | | | 347,378 | |
| | | | | | | 704,174 | |
OIL & GAS - 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
Laredo Petroleum, Inc. *^ | | | 23,850 | | | | 284,292 | |
Oasis Petroleum, Inc.* | | | 29,000 | | | | 274,050 | |
Unit Corp. * ^ | | | 13,738 | | | | 257,175 | |
| | | | | | | 815,517 | |
OIL & GAS SERVICES - 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. ^ | | | 9,720 | | | | 127,818 | |
Newpark Resources, Inc. * ^ | | | 33,807 | | | | 295,811 | |
Oceaneering International, Inc. ^ | | | 11,630 | | | | 235,158 | |
| | | | | | | 658,787 | |
PHARMACEUTICALS - 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
Anika Therapeutics, Inc. * ^ | | | 5,433 | | | | 296,805 | |
Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. * ^ | | | 22,400 | | | | 224,000 | |
| | | | | | | 520,805 | |
REITS - 12.0% | | | | | | | | |
Chimera Investment Corp. ^ | | | 14,750 | | | | 269,925 | |
Franklin Street Properties Corp. ^ | | | 29,000 | | | | 290,000 | |
Gladstone Commercial Corp. | | | 13,200 | | | | 285,912 | |
Hersha Hospitality Trust | | | 18,671 | | | | 330,290 | |
Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. | | | 17,450 | | | | 300,489 | |
LaSalle Hotel Properties ^ | | | 11,540 | | | | 325,543 | |
National Storage Affiliates Trust | | | 10,500 | | | | 260,295 | |
Outfront Media, Inc. ^ | | | 13,200 | | | | 309,540 | |
Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc. | | | 15,800 | | | | 313,630 | |
PS Business Parks, Inc. ^ | | | 2,100 | | | | 277,893 | |
Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust | | | 12,860 | | | | 162,422 | |
STAG Industrial, Inc. | | | 9,800 | | | | 267,540 | |
Tier REIT, Inc. | | | 10,500 | | | | 205,485 | |
| | | | | | | 3,598,964 | |
RETAIL - 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
La-Z Boy, Inc. | | | 5,980 | | | | 161,161 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SAVINGS & LOANS - 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. * ^ | | | 8,612 | | | | 321,830 | |
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. ^ | | | 17,738 | | | | 299,240 | |
| | | | | | | 621,070 | |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
SEMICONDUCTORS - 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
Amkor Technology, Inc. * ^ | | | 32,000 | | | $ | 370,240 | |
Nanometrics, Inc. * | | | 8,412 | | | | 237,807 | |
Photronics, Inc. * ^ | | | 22,000 | | | | 213,400 | |
| | | | | | | 821,447 | |
SOFTWARE - 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
MicroStrategy, Inc. * | | | 1,560 | | | | 206,326 | |
Progress Software Corp. | | | 8,151 | | | | 345,032 | |
| | | | | | | 551,358 | |
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Cincinnati Bell, Inc. * ^ | | | 8,290 | | | | 158,339 | |
Spok Holdings, Inc. | | | 8,460 | | | | 143,397 | |
| | | | | | | 301,736 | |
TRANSPORTATION - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Hub Group, Inc. * | | | 7,110 | | | | 307,863 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TRUCKING & LEASING - 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Greenbrier Cos, Inc. ^ | | | 6,900 | | | | 360,180 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - (Cost - $25,452,786) | | | | | | | 29,857,549 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Invesco STIT-Treasury Portfolio Institutional Class - 0.98% + (Cost - $50,064) | | | 50,064 | | | | 50,064 | |
| | | | | | | | |
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 25.1% | | | | | | | | |
Mount Vernon Prime Portfolio 1.32% + (Cost - $7,504,373) | | | 7,504,373 | | | | 7,504,373 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 125.2% (Cost - $33,007,223) | | | | | | $ | 37,411,986 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (25.2)% | | | | | | | (7,522,542 | ) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 29,889,444 | |
REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust
| ^ | All or a portion of these securities are on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $7,366,753 at October 31, 2017. |
| * | Non Income producing security. |
| + | Variable rate security - interest rate is as of October 31, 2017. |
Portfolio Composition * - (Unaudited) |
Financial | | | 33.3 | % | | Energy | | | 4.9 | % |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 20.1 | % | | Biotechnology | | | 4.6 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 10.8 | % | | Basic Materials | | | 3.6 | % |
Industrial | | | 8.1 | % | | Consumer Staples | | | 3.1 | % |
Technology | | | 5.1 | % | | Other | | | 1.4 | % |
Utilities | | | 5.0 | % | | Total | | | 100.0 | % |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Dunham Emerging Markets Stock Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (Bailard, Inc.) |
Emerging markets stocks continued their strong performance in the most recent fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2017 and capped off the fiscal year experiencing their strongest performance since the 2009 fiscal year. The Sub-Adviser believes this strong performance is attributed to three elements. The first element is the level and quality of earnings coming from emerging markets stocks. Many emerging markets companies are seeing similar or better sales growth as companies from developed markets, and the sales are being translated into much better earnings growth. The Sub-Adviser is also seeing dramatically different forward earnings expectations as emerging markets are posting twice as much compared to developed markets. The second element is relatively attractive valuations that emerging markets stocks exhibited over the fiscal year. The average price-to-book ratio for emerging markets stocks is approximately 1.7 compared to 3.2 for developed equites, the approximate average price-to-earnings for emerging markets stocks was at a 34 percent discount to developed markets stocks, and the dividend yield was 0.3 percent higher. The final element is a currency tailwind, and over the last twelve months the U.S. Dollar declined 2.3 percent, according to the Bloomberg U.S. Dollar Spot Index. These elements were present prior to this year, however the market was slow to recognize the potential value. The strong performance in emerging markets also occurred despite geopolitical concerns across the globe.
The Sub-Adviser believes that across the landscape of investible countries, the great differences in culture, government policies, fiscal and monetary policy, politics and local trading create persistent mispricing opportunities that significantly affect the price of securities. The Sub-Adviser suggests that countries are a powerful contributing factor to stock returns, offer consistent dispersion and set the stage for an investor to profit by emphasizing a country selection strategy. The Sub-Adviser focuses on individual countries and bottom-up stock selection within those countries, with overweights or underweights to economic sectors being largely incidental. Emerging markets stocks, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, continued the previous fiscal year’s positive trend by increasing 26.5 percent in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2017, after a 9.3 percent increase in the previous fiscal year. The index outperformed its U.S. counterpart, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, which increased 23.6 percent over the same time period.
The Sub-Adviser’s country selection process is responsive to the current market environment and it results in a ranking of the Sub-Adviser’s most and least favorite countries. An underweight in the portfolio was the allocation to China. The Sub-Adviser is cognizant of the many changes in China, and aware of the potential ramifications of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index’s small inclusion of Chinese mainland stocks. Despite this potential, the Sub-Adviser maintained the underweight. This country allocation detracted relatively from Fund performance over both the previous fiscal year and the most recent fiscal year, as China rallied. The Mexican peso has been one of the biggest losers in the post-election Trump era. The Fund’s underweight position in Mexico positively contributed to the Fund’s relative performance over the fiscal year. The top performing country allocation within the Fund was the overweight to Argentina. President Mauricio Macri encountered some challenges over the year, but it has been a significant change from the previous regime. President Macri is seeking sweeping reforms influencing tax, education, and labor. Over the fiscal year Argentina, as measured by the MSCI Argentina Index, increased 51.1 percent.
The Sub-Adviser’s security selection process selects from among the model’s highest ranked stocks, while preserving the country characteristics that the country model seeks. Despite the Fund’s country allocation to China detracting from performance, stock selection within China contributed positively to Fund performance. A Chinese holding that had a positive impact on Fund performance was Geely Automobile Holdings LTD (175 HK) (holding percentage*: 3.97 percent), a popular car company in China. Geely Automobile Holdings LTD’s had a strong fiscal quarter, increasing 202.2 percent. The Sub-Adviser believes that this fiscal quarter’s performance is attributed to strong sales and attractive margins, especially with their focus on high value sport utility vehicles. Additionally, Geely Automobile Holdings LTD acquisition of Volvo cars appears to be paying off. Another Chinese holding that positively contributed to Fund performance was BYD Electronics (285 HK) (holding percentage*: 1.69 percent). BYD Electronics is an information technology company that constructs handset equipment. Over the fiscal year, this position increased 244.5 percent, benefitting from strong Samsung Galaxy sales. A holding that detracted from relative Fund performance was Lite-On Technology Corp (2301 TT) (holding percentage*: 0.90 percent). Lite-On Technology Corp. is a maker of computer peripherals and electronic components who reported results that showed weakness in a couple of key business lines. Specifically, the company was hurt by price competition among power supply manufacturers and an unexpected slowdown in its sales of smartphone camera modules (with Chinese rivals taking market share). Analysts downgraded the stock sharply after the late-July announcement, and the negative revisions caused the Sub-Adviser’s overall ranking of the stock to deteriorate.
The Sub-Adviser believes geopolitical risk is also present in Asia, Western Europe, the Middle East and the United States. These political risks around the world will need to be monitored closely, as they could potentially contribute to the volatility of many emerging markets countries. However, the Sub-Adviser expects that markets will continue to filter out political noise and maintain focus on rising corporate profits. Central bank tightening is motivated in part by a healthier global economy, which the Sub-Adviser anticipates should also afford companies greater scope for top and bottom line growth. Although expectations of emerging markets’ strong growth to persist every quarter would be overly optimistic, the Sub-Adviser believes the convergence of improved earnings, attractive valuations, and stable currencies point to prospects for a continuation of the strong run that started in 2016.
| * | Holdings percentage(s) as of 10/31/2017. |
Growth of $100,000 Investment
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Total Returns as of October 31, 2017
| | | | Annualized | | Annualized | | Annualized | | Annualized Since Inception |
| | One Year | | Three Years | | Five Years | | Ten Years | | (12/10/04) |
Class N | | 27.69% | | 3.99% | | 3.73% | | (1.34)% | | 6.42% |
Class C | | 26.40% | | 2.97% | | 2.70% | | (2.33)% | | 5.37% |
Class A with load of 5.75% | | 20.03% | | 1.72% | | 2.27% | | (2.17)% | | 0.95%* |
Class A without load | | 27.36% | | 3.74% | | 3.49% | | (1.59)% | | 1.50%* |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index (net) | | 26.45% | | 5.70% | | 4.83% | | 0.60% | | 8.97% |
Morningstar Diversified Emerging Markets Category | | 23.25% | | 4.40% | | 4.32% | | (0.42)% | | 7.77% |
| * | Class A commenced operations on January 3, 2007. |
The MSCI Emerging Markets Index (net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging markets. Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark.
The Morningstar Diversified Emerging Markets Category is generally representative of mutual funds that primarily invest among 20 or more developing nations, with a general focus on the emerging markets of Asia and Latin America rather than on the emerging markets countries in the Middle East, Africa, or Europe.
As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including underlying funds, are 1.30% for Class N, 2.30% for Class C and 1.55% for Class A. Class A shares are subject to a sales load of 5.75% and a deferred sales charge of up to 0.75%. The performance data quoted here represents past performance, which is not indicative of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and NAV will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns are calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains distributions, if any. The returns do not reflect the deductions of taxes a shareholder would pay on the redemption of fund shares or fund distributions. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-442-4358 or visit our website www.dunham.com.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Emerging Markets Stock Fund |
October 31, 2017 |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS - 95.4% | | | | | | | | |
AGRICULTURE - 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Adecoagro SA * | | | 40,000 | | | $ | 406,400 | |
| | | | | | | | |
AIRLINES - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
AirAsia Bhd | | | 850,000 | | | | 670,764 | |
| | | | | | | | |
APPAREL - 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
LF Corp. | | | 15,000 | | | | 345,715 | |
| | | | | | | | |
AUTO MANUFACTURERS - 3.9% | | | | | | | | |
Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. | | | 800,000 | | | | 2,480,571 | |
| | | | | | | | |
AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT 2.0% | | | | | | | | |
Weichai Power Co. Ltd. | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,245,162 | |
| | | | | | | | |
BANKS - 20.1% | | | | | | | | |
Agricultural Bank of China Ltd. | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 470,969 | |
Banco Macro SA -ADR ^ | | | 9,000 | | | | 1,133,280 | |
Bank Pekao SA | | | 15,000 | | | | 490,287 | |
Banco Santander Brasil SA - ADR | | | 70,000 | | | | 608,300 | |
China Construction Bank Corp. | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,117,087 | |
China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd. | | | 212,000 | | | | 809,514 | |
Commercial International Bank Egypt SAE - GDR | | | 274,999 | | | | 1,255,370 | |
Credicorp Ltd. | | | 5,000 | | | | 1,047,200 | |
EuroBank Ergasias SA * | | | 300,000 | | | | 245,070 | |
Hong Leong Bank Bhd | | | 200,000 | | | | 752,982 | |
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd | | | 800,000 | | | | 636,500 | |
Itau Unibanco Holding SA - ADR | | | 40,000 | | | | 512,400 | |
National Bank of Greece SA * | | | 750,000 | | | | 248,084 | |
OTP Bank PLC | | | 9,769 | | | | 393,764 | |
Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski SA * | | | 55,000 | | | | 585,559 | |
Sberbank of Russia PJSC - ADR | | | 60,000 | | | | 861,000 | |
Turkiye Halk Bankasi AS | | | 170,000 | | | | 496,224 | |
Turkiye Is Bankasi | | | 300,000 | | | | 565,765 | |
Woori Bank | | | 30,000 | | | | 439,026 | |
| | | | | | | 12,668,383 | |
BUILDING MATERIALS - 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Titan Cement Co SA | | | 10,000 | | | | 241,708 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CHEMICALS - 4.9% | | | | | | | | |
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp. | | | 180,000 | | | | 546,843 | |
Kingboard Chemical Holdings Ltd. | | | 225,000 | | | | 1,335,095 | |
Kingboard Laminates Holdings Limited | | | 450,000 | | | | 756,194 | |
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd * | | | 260,000 | | | | 452,624 | |
| | | | | | | 3,090,756 | |
COAL - 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
China Shenhua Energy Company | | | 350,000 | | | | 837,251 | |
| | | | | | | | |
COMMERCIAL SERVICES - 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
Estacio Participacoes SA | | | 45,000 | | | | 404,970 | |
Qualicorp SA | | | 58,000 | | | | 620,184 | |
| | | | | | | 1,025,154 | |
COMPUTERS - 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
Innolux Corp. | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 438,306 | |
Lite-On Technology Corp. | | | 400,000 | | | | 564,873 | |
| | | | | | | 1,003,179 | |
DISTRIBUTION / WHOLESALE - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Hanwha Corp. | | | 16,000 | | | | 638,423 | |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES - 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
Fubon Financial Holding Co. Ltd. | | | 350,000 | | | $ | 557,799 | |
Hana Financial Group, Inc. | | | 22,500 | | | | 962,974 | |
| | | | | | | 1,520,773 | |
ELECTRIC - 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Enea SA | | | 100,000 | | | | 382,781 | |
Engie Brasil Energia SA | | | 25,000 | | | | 275,498 | |
| | | | | | | 658,279 | |
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT -2.4% | | | | | | | | |
LG Electronics, Inc. | | | 12,000 | | | | 976,877 | |
Walsin Lihwa Corp. | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 511,132 | |
| | | | | | | 1,488,009 | |
ELECTRONICS - 5.2% | | | | | | | | |
Hannstar Display Corporation | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 582,580 | |
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd | | | 462,000 | | | | 1,717,228 | |
TPK Holdings Co Ltd | | | 300,000 | | | | 991,042 | |
| | | | | | | 3,290,850 | |
ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION - 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
China Communications Services Corp. | | | 700,000 | | | | 424,795 | |
Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co. | | | 55,000 | | | | 361,391 | |
Ecorodovias Infraestructura e Logistica SA | | | 87,000 | | | | 324,719 | |
Serba Dinamik Holdings Berhad | | | 490,867 | | | | 305,108 | |
| | | | | | | 1,416,013 | |
ENTERTAINMENT - 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
OPAP SA | | | 30,000 | | | | 336,159 | |
| | | | | | | | |
FOOD -1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Cia Brasileira de Distribuicao - ADR | | | 20,000 | | | | 464,600 | |
Lien Hwa Industrial Corp | | | 420,000 | | | | 445,679 | |
| | | | | | | 910,279 | |
FOREST PRODUCTS & PAPER - 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Nine Dragons Paper Holdings Ltd. | | | 450,000 | | | | 827,057 | |
| | | | | | | | |
HOLDING COMPANIES - DIVERSIFIED - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Tekfen Holding AS | | | 200,000 | | | | 676,075 | |
| | | | | | | | |
HOME FURNISHINGS - 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Arcelik AS | | | 70,000 | | | | 382,706 | |
| | | | | | | | |
INSURANCE - 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
Cathay Financial Holding Co Ltd. | | | 200,000 | | | | 330,484 | |
China Life Insurance Co. Ltd. | | | 298,660 | | | | 282,370 | |
Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA | | | 35,000 | | | | 451,834 | |
| | | | | | | 1,064,688 | |
INTERNET- 5.7% | | | | | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd - ADR * | | | 4,000 | | | | 739,560 | |
MercadoLibre, Inc. * | | | 2,000 | | | | 480,620 | |
SINA Corp/China * ^ | | | 7,500 | | | | 807,375 | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd | | | 35,000 | | | | 1,572,998 | |
| | | | | | | 3,600,553 | |
IRON / STEEL- 3.4% | | | | | | | | |
Eregli Demir ve Celik Fabrikalari TAS | | | 300,000 | | | | 704,483 | |
POSCO | | | 2,500 | | | | 728,714 | |
Severstal PJSC - GDR | | | 25,000 | | | | 381,250 | |
Vale SA - ADR | | | 30,000 | | | | 293,700 | |
| | | | | | | 2,108,147 | |
MACHINERY - 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
SFA Engineering Corp. | | | 15,000 | | | | 546,094 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MINING - 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
KGHM Polska Miedz SA | | | 17,000 | | | | 574,789 | |
Southern Copper Corp | | | 9,000 | | | | 386,550 | |
| | | | | | | 961,339 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Emerging Markets Stock Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS - 95.4% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
OIL & GAS - 5.3% | | | | | | | | |
Grupa Lotos SA | | | 20,000 | | | $ | 362,798 | |
Lukoil PJSC - ADR | | | 20,000 | | | | 1,062,000 | |
Mol Hungarian Oil and Gas PLC | | | 18,361 | | | | 219,827 | |
Petroleo Brasileiro SA - ADR | | | 50,000 | | | | 532,500 | |
Polskie Gornictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo SA | | | 300,000 | | | | 551,468 | |
SK Innovation Co Ltd | | | 3,500 | | | | 642,043 | |
| | | | | | | 3,370,636 | |
PHARMACEUTICALS - 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Richter Gedeon Nyrt | | | 6,670 | | | | 165,900 | |
| | | | | | | | |
REAL ESTATE - 4.0% | | | | | | | | |
Agile Group Holdings Limited | | | 400,000 | | | | 583,553 | |
Country Garden Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 950,000 | | | | 1,505,872 | |
Emlak Konut Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi AS * | | | 400,000 | | | | 278,939 | |
Highwealth Construction Corp. | | | 132,966 | | | | 177,886 | |
| | | | | | | 2,546,250 | |
RETAIL - 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
JUMBO SA | | | 12,680 | | | | 203,847 | |
Sun Art Retail Group Ltd. | | | 400,000 | | | | 404,009 | |
Zhongsheng Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 200,000 | | | | 411,067 | |
| | | | | | | 1,018,923 | |
SEMICONDUCTORS - 9.6% | | | | | | | | |
Dongbu HiTek Co. Ltd. * | | | 37,500 | | | | 480,065 | |
Powertech Technology, Inc. | | | 180,000 | | | | 563,692 | |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 1,350 | | | | 3,327,894 | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. - ADR ^ | | | 40,000 | | | | 1,693,200 | |
| | | | | | | 6,064,851 | |
SOFTWARE - 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
IGG Inc. | | | 600,000 | | | | 805,515 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 2.9% | | | | | | | | |
BYD Electronic International Co. Ltd. | | | 390,000 | | | | 1,057,495 | |
Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA | | | 28,000 | | | | 332,767 | |
SK Telecom Co Ltd. | | | 1,700 | | | | 401,336 | |
| | | | | | | 1,791,598 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost - $46,932,909) | | | | | | | 60,204,159 | |
| | | | | | Principal | | | |
Security | | Maturity Date | | Interest Rate (%) | | Amount | | Value | |
PREFERRED STOCKS - 2.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
BANKS - 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul SA | | Perpetual | | 0.2700 | | 75,000 | | $ | 346,416 | |
Itau Unibanco Holding SA | | Perpetual | | 0.4300 | | 29,500 | | | 380,636 | |
| | | | | | | | | 727,052 | |
CHEMICALS - 1. 3% | | | | | | | | | | |
Braskem SA | | Perpetual | | 2.4200 | | 50,000 | | | 794,779 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost - $1,198,503) | | | | | | | | | 1,521,831 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | |
SHORT- TERM INVESTMENT MONEY MARKET - 1.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
First American Government Obligations Fund 0.33% + (Cost - $789,908) | | | | | | 789,908 | | | 789,908 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 1.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
Mount Vernon Prime Portfolio 1.32% +# (Cost - $1,149,855) | | | | | | 1,149,855 | | | 1,149,855 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.9% (Cost - $50,071,175) | | | | | | | | $ | 63,665,753 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (0.9)% | | | | | | | | | (591,584 | ) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | | | $ | 63,074,169 | |
ADR - American Depositary Receipt | ETF - Exchange Traded Fund |
| |
GDR - Global Depositary Receipt | NVDR - Non-Voting Depositary Receipt |
| * | Non-income producing security. |
| ^ | All or a portion of these securities are on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $1,151,135 at October 31, 2017. |
| + | Variable rate security. Interest rate is as of October 31, 2017. |
| # | The Trust’s securities lending policies and procedures require that the borrower: (i) deliver cash or U.S. Government securities as collateral with respect to each new loan of U.S. securities, equal to at least 105% of the value of the portfolio securities loaned, and (ii) at all times thereafter mark-to-market the collateral on a daily basis so that the market value of such collateral is at least 100% of the value of securities loaned. From time to time the collateral may not be 105% due to end of day market movement. The next business day additional collateral is obtained/received from the borrower to replenish/reestablish 105%. |
Portfolio Composition * - (Unaudited) |
China | | | 23.1 | % | | Hong Kong | | | 5.2 | % |
South Korea | | | 15.5 | % | | Turkey | | | 4.9 | % |
Taiwan | | | 14.8 | % | | Poland | | | 4.6 | % |
Brazil | | | 8.2 | % | | Other Countries | | | 23.7 | % |
| | | | | | Total | | | 100.0 | % |
| * | Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2017. |
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which is based on Fund net assets.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Dunham Small Cap Growth Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (Pier Capital, LLC) |
Small cap growth stocks, as measured by the Russell 2000 Growth Index, increased 7.0 percent in the most recent fiscal quarter, bringing performance for the fiscal year up to 31.0 percent. During the fiscal year, the best and worst performing sectors combined comprised only slightly more than two percent of the small cap growth space. With a weighting below one percent, the telecommunication services sector surged 64.1 percent during the fiscal year while the energy sector plummeted 17.7 percent and only made up 1.2 percent of the small cap growth universe. Conversely, the three largest small cap growth sectors, information technology, healthcare, and industrials, increased between 32.5 percent and 37.4 percent. These three sectors combined constitute more than 64 percent of the small cap growth universe. Therefore, as the dispersion may be a massive 82 percent when considering all small cap growth sectors, when considering the largest sectors the dispersion is much tighter. This generally implies that sector weights, at least across the primary sectors in the space, had a lesser impact on returns than stock selection within those sectors.
The technology sector was consistently one of the largest overweights for the Fund during the fiscal year. As the sector’s return over the fiscal year was only 1.5 percent ahead of the overall return for small cap growth stocks, the significant overweight to the sector only provided a marginal benefit. However, this sector proved to be one of the strongest relative contributors to performance due to the Sub-Adviser’s stock selection. For example, The Trade Desk Inc. (TTD) (holding percentage*: 1.03 percent), an online advertising platform, and Wix.com Ltd. (WIX) (holding percentage*: 0.97 percent), a company that offers a low-cost web development platform for small business owners and entrepreneurs to create professional-quality websites, not only outpaced the sector during the fourth fiscal quarter, but were two of the strongest performers during the fiscal year. After WIX was one of the largest detractors in the technology sector in the previous fiscal quarter, falling 25.2 percent, WIX rose 13.1 percent in the most recent fiscal quarter, ending the fiscal year up 74.5 percent. TTD boasted a 23.7 percent return for the most recent fiscal quarter to finish the fiscal year up 161.8 percent.
Within the information technology sector, there were also some detractors, which the Sub-Adviser generally trimmed or eliminated during the fourth fiscal quarter. For example, Pegasystems Inc. (PEGA) (holding percentage**: 0.94 percent), a business process management software provider, was added to the Fund in mid-June. PEGA declined 13.4 percent before it was removed from the Fund in mid-August. Some relatively recent additions to the Fund helped to offset some of the adverse effects of holdings such as PEGA. Silicon Laboratories Inc. (SLAB) (holding percentage*: 0.95 percent), a developer of mixed signal integrated circuits that translates analog signals into digital signals, was added to the Fund in mid-May. From its addition through the end of the fiscal year, SLAB increased 28.9 percent.
The Sub-Adviser maintained a sizeable underweight to the healthcare sector. While this slightly helped during the most recent fiscal quarter, it was a larger detractor during the fiscal year. The Sub-Adviser’s stock selection within the sector helped to offset the negative relative effects of the underweight. For example, Ignyta, Inc. (RXDX) (holding percentage*: 0.76 percent), a drug developer focused on cancers and tumors with specific molecular alterations, rose 48.8 percent from mid-June when it was added to the Fund through the end of the fiscal year. Some healthcare holdings detracted during the most recent fiscal quarter but contributed significantly when measured over the entire fiscal year. This would include Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI) (holding percentage*: 0.82 percent), a provider of disposable medical products used during interventional and diagnostic procedures. MMSI declined 7.2 percent during the most recent fiscal quarter, but returned a sizeable 73.4 percent over the fiscal year. Conversely, West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. (WST) (holding percentage*: 0.99 percent), a designer and manufacturer of packaging components for drug delivery systems and laboratory services, contributed a 14.5 percent return during the most recent fiscal quarter, but lagged the sector as a whole by 3.2 percent when measured over the fiscal year.
The industrials sector was the second largest allocation in the Fund as of the end of the fiscal year. The industrials sector rose 9.8 percent during the most recent fiscal quarter, to end the fiscal year up 33.3 percent. Holdings such as Saia Inc. (SAIA) (holding percentage*: 0.97 percent), a freight carrier that specializes in less-than-truckload consolidation, and Mercury Systems Inc. (MRCY) (holding percentage*: 1.41 percent), a manufacturer of real-time digital signal processing computer systems, were able to clear the high return hurdle set by the sector as a whole. However, WageWorks Inc. (WAGE) (holding percentage**: 0.45 percent), a provider of tax-advantaged spending account management programs, and Raven Industries Inc. (RAVN) (holding percentage*: 0.46 percent), a company that manufactures devices from high-altitude balloons to reinforced plastic sheeting failed to exceed the bar during the final fiscal quarter and the fiscal year. SAIA and MRCY rose 19.2 percent and 14.9 percent, respectively, while WAGE declined 11.5 percent through mid-September when it was sold and RAVN fell 2.2 percent during the fourth fiscal quarter. This most recent fiscal quarter’s performance resulted in SAIA and MRCY boasting returns of 81.8 percent and 81.7 percent for the fiscal year. Conversely, WAGE and RAVN substantially underperformed, as WAGE decreased 2.1 percent from the beginning of the fiscal year until it was sold in mid-September and RAVN only increased 2.4 percent from when it was purchased at the end of June through the end of the fiscal year.
In general, the Sub-Adviser’s approach benefits from investors favoring earnings growth over macro trends. The tighter relative performance between the most sizeable small cap growth sectors generally helped to orient return differentials toward individual stock performance instead of primarily on sector weightings. In addition, as the U.S. economic recovery progresses, some of the innovators within each sector may begin to experience increased attention from investors seeking the growth stories of the future.
| * | Holdings percentage(s) as of 10/31/2017. |
| ** | Holdings percentage(s) as of the date prior to the sale of the security. |
Growth of $100,000 Investment
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Total Returns as of October 31, 2017
| | | | Annualized | | Annualized | | Annualized | | Annualized Since Inception |
| | One Year | | Three Years | | Five Years | | Ten Years | | (12/10/04) |
Class N | | 32.40% | | 11.03% | | 14.75% | | 7.61% | | 8.81% |
Class C | | 31.04% | | 9.92% | | 13.60% | | 6.53% | | 7.73% |
Class A with load of 5.75% | | 24.43% | | 8.58% | | 13.10% | | 6.70% | | 8.01%* |
Class A without load | | 32.05% | | 10.76% | | 14.46% | | 7.34% | | 8.60%* |
Russell 2000 Growth Index | | 31.00% | | 10.51% | | 15.36% | | 8.16% | | 9.06% |
Morningstar Small Cap Growth Category | | 28.85% | | 9.49% | | 13.70% | | 6.46% | | 7.83% |
| * | Class A commenced operations on January 3, 2007. |
The Russell 2000 Growth Index measures the performance of the Russell 2000 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark.
The Morningstar Small Cap Growth Category is generally representative of mutual funds that primarily invest in small (small capitalization) U.S. companies that are projected to grow faster than other small-cap stocks.
As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including the cost of underlying funds, are 1.24% for Class N, 2.24% for Class C and 1.49% for Class A. Class A shares are subject to a sales load of 5.75% and a deferred sales charge of up to 0.75%. The performance data quoted here represents past performance, which is not indicative of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and NAV will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns are calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains distributions, if any. The returns do not reflect the deductions of taxes a shareholder would pay on the redemption of fund shares or fund distributions. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-442-4358 or visit our website www.dunham.com
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Small Cap Growth Fund |
October 31, 2017 |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS - 96.9% | | | | | | | | |
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. * ^ | | | 4,617 | | | $ | 145,805 | |
Aerovironment, Inc. * | | | 5,740 | | | | 293,658 | |
| | | | | | | 439,463 | |
APPAREL - 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Canada Goose Holdings, Inc. * | | | 14,271 | | | | 306,541 | |
| | | | | | | | |
BANKS - 2.9% | | | | | | | | |
FCB Financial Holdings, Inc. * | | | 5,233 | | | | 244,381 | |
Home BancShares, Inc. | | | 15,960 | | | | 358,781 | |
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. | | | 6,075 | | | | 402,165 | |
| | | | | | | 1,005,327 | |
BIOTECHNOLOGY - 2.0% | | | | | | | | |
Exact Sciences Corp. * | | | 4,072 | | | | 223,919 | |
Foundation Medicine, Inc. * ^ | | | 3,867 | | | | 174,015 | |
Juno Therapeutics, Inc. * ^ | | | 6,540 | | | | 293,711 | |
| | | | | | | 691,645 | |
COMMERICAL SERVICES - 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
Care.com, Inc. * | | | 10,407 | | | | 159,956 | |
HealthEquity, Inc. * ^ | | | 6,179 | | | | 310,309 | |
Quanta Services, Inc. * | | | 8,238 | | | | 310,820 | |
| | | | | | | 781,085 | |
COMPUTERS - 7.2% | | | | | | | | |
Kornit Digital Ltd. * ^ | | | 20,156 | | | | 313,426 | |
Lumentum Holdings, Inc. * ^ | | | 6,199 | | | | 391,467 | |
Mercury Systems, Inc. * ^ | | | 9,476 | | | | 478,254 | |
Nutanix, Inc. * ^ | | | 11,243 | | | | 320,425 | |
Pure Storage, Inc. * | | | 17,949 | | | | 294,902 | |
Vocera Communications, Inc. * | | | 10,346 | | | | 291,964 | |
WNS Holdings Ltd. - ADR * | | | 10,007 | | | | 379,465 | |
| | | | | | | 2,469,903 | |
DISTRIBUTION/WHOLESALE - 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. * ^ | | | 4,823 | | | | 306,309 | |
| | | | | | | | |
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES - 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
Evercore, Inc. | | | 3,592 | | | | 287,719 | |
Moelis & Co. | | | 8,548 | | | | 365,427 | |
| | | | | | | 653,146 | |
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT - 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Littelfuse, Inc. | | | 1,515 | | | | 316,635 | |
Universal Display Corp. | | | 1,249 | | | | 182,979 | |
| | | | | | | 499,614 | |
ELECTRONICS - 3.2% | | | | | | | | |
ESCO Technologies, Inc. ^ | | | 5,140 | | | | 297,863 | |
FARO Technologies, Inc. * | | | 2,308 | | | | 119,554 | |
FLIR Systems, Inc. | | | 7,426 | | | | 347,685 | |
Rogers Corp. * | | | 2,052 | | | | 312,068 | |
| | | | | | | 1,077,170 | |
ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION - 6.3% | | | | | | | | |
Dycom Industries, Inc. * | | | 3,355 | | | | 294,670 | |
Granite Construction, Inc. | | | 6,574 | | | | 418,698 | |
MasTec, Inc. * | | | 8,316 | | | | 362,162 | |
NV5 Global, Inc. * ^ | | | 6,430 | | | | 373,583 | |
Primoris Services Corp. | | | 10,729 | | | | 303,309 | |
TopBuild Corp. * | | | 5,868 | | | | 387,229 | |
| | | | | | | 2,139,651 | |
ENTERTAINMENT - 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
Red Rock Resorts, Inc. | | | 11,145 | | | | 274,501 | |
Vail Resorts, Inc. | | | 1,686 | | | | 386,128 | |
| | | | | | | 660,629 | |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
FOOD - 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Bob Evans Farms, Inc. | | | 3,857 | | | $ | 297,722 | |
| | | | | | | | |
HEALTHCARE-PRODUCTS - 7.3% | | | | | | | | |
Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp. * ^ | | | 5,663 | | | | 264,915 | |
iRhythm Technologies, Inc. * | | | 7,455 | | | | 379,832 | |
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. * ^ | | | 7,286 | | | | 277,232 | |
Novocure Ltd. * ^ | | | 16,558 | | | | 357,653 | |
OraSure Technologies, Inc. * | | | 13,241 | | | | 261,510 | |
Repligen Corp. * ^ | | | 8,646 | | | | 321,631 | |
Tactile Systems Technology, Inc. * ^ | | | 10,385 | | | | 297,946 | |
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | | | 3,321 | | | | 336,749 | |
| | | | | | | 2,497,468 | |
HEALTHCARE-SERVICES - 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Tivity Health, Inc. * | | | 7,889 | | | | 364,866 | |
| | | | | | | | |
HOME BUILDERS - 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
Cavco Industries, Inc. * | | | 1,015 | | | | 159,254 | |
Installed Building Products, Inc. * ^ | | | 4876 | | | | 339,857 | |
TRI Pointe Group, Inc. * | | | 19,870 | | | | 351,500 | |
| | | | | | | 850,611 | |
HOME FURNISHINGS - 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Roku, Inc. * ^ | | | 15,550 | | | | 316,909 | |
| | | | | | | | |
INTERNET - 4.4% | | | | | | | | |
CarGurus, Inc. * ^ | | | 5,314 | | | | 173,236 | |
Chegg, Inc. * ^ | | | 19,454 | | | | 301,732 | |
Shopify, Inc. * | | | 3,414 | | | | 339,659 | |
Trade Desk, Inc. * ^ | | | 5,285 | | | | 348,387 | |
Wix.com Ltd. * | | | 4,687 | | | | 327,153 | |
| | | | | | | 1,490,167 | |
LEISURE TIME - 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
Camping World Holdings, Inc. | | | 9,384 | | | | 394,316 | |
Planet Fitness, Inc. ^ | | | 12,859 | | | | 342,564 | |
| | | | | | | 736,880 | |
LODGING - 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Boyd Gaming Corp. | | | 10,749 | | | | 314,193 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MACHINERY-CONSTRUCTION/MINING - 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
BWX Technologies, Inc. | | | 8,637 | | | | 517,529 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MACHINERY-DIVERSIFIED - 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
Ichor Holdings Ltd. * | | | 9,029 | | | | 281,615 | |
Kadant, Inc. | | | 3,182 | | | | 361,475 | |
Welbilt, Inc. * | | | 13,602 | | | | 300,060 | |
| | | | | | | 943,150 | |
MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING - 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
John Bean Technologies Corp. ^ | | | 2,864 | | | | 306,162 | |
Raven Industries, Inc. | | | 4,634 | | | | 155,934 | |
| | | | | | | 462,096 | |
OIL & GAS - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Matador Resources Co. * ^ | | | 12,413 | | | | 329,565 | |
| | | | | | | | |
PHARMACEUTICALS - 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
Catalent, Inc. * | | | 7,330 | | | | 312,185 | |
Dova Pharmaceuticals, Inc. * ^ | | | 5,912 | | | | 148,155 | |
Ignyta, Inc. * | | | 16,749 | | | | 257,934 | |
| | | | | | | 718,274 | |
REAL ESTATE - 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Redfin Corp. * ^ | | | 10,880 | | | | 256,115 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
Dunham Small Cap Growth Fund (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS - 96.9% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
RETAIL - 3.4% | | | | | | | | |
BMC Stock Holdings, Inc. * | | | 15,390 | | | $ | 330,116 | |
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. * ^ | | | 6,017 | | | | 268,659 | |
PetIQ, Inc. * ^ | | | 11,028 | | | | 265,334 | |
Wingstop, Inc. ^ | | | 8,319 | | | | 281,765 | |
| | | | | | | 1,145,874 | |
SAVINGS & LOANS - 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Sterling Bancorp. | | | 11,875 | | | | 297,469 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SEMICONDUCTORS - 6.1% | | | | | | | | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. * ^ | | | 24,241 | | | | 266,287 | |
MaxLinear, Inc. * ^ | | | 6,643 | | | | 162,554 | |
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | | | 2,843 | | | | 345,908 | |
Power Integrations, Inc. ^ | | | 4,049 | | | | 325,337 | |
Semtech Corp. * ^ | | | 7,758 | | | | 318,466 | |
Silicon Laboratories, Inc. * | | | 3,407 | | | | 323,324 | |
Tower Semiconductor Ltd. * ^ | | | 10,905 | | | | 360,519 | |
| | | | | | | 2,102,395 | |
SOFTWARE - 16.4% | | | | | | | | |
Alteryx, Inc. * | | | 13,477 | | | | 304,445 | |
Blackline, Inc. * ^ | | | 8,174 | | | | 290,341 | |
Box, Inc. * ^ | | | 14,899 | | | | 327,033 | |
BroadSoft, Inc. * ^ | | | 6,209 | | | | 340,564 | |
Callidus Software, Inc. * | | | 11,157 | | | | 282,830 | |
Everbridge, Inc. * ^ | | | 10,685 | | | | 284,648 | |
Instructure, Inc. * | | | 4,493 | | | | 156,356 | |
LivePerson, Inc. * ^ | | | 20,981 | | | | 294,783 | |
MuleSoft, Inc. * ^ | | | 12,657 | | | | 296,047 | |
New Relic, Inc. * | | | 6,020 | | | | 309,007 | |
Omnicell, Inc. * | | | 5,519 | | | | 274,846 | |
Red Hat, Inc. * | | | 3,098 | | | | 374,331 | |
ServiceNow, Inc. * | | | 3,360 | | | | 424,603 | |
Splunk, Inc. * | | | 5,297 | | | | 356,488 | |
Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc. * | | | 8,588 | | | | 248,022 | |
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. * | | | 4,275 | | | | 473,029 | |
Talend SA - ADR | | | 6,970 | | | | 288,628 | |
Twilio, Inc. * ^ | | | 9,081 | | | | 290,138 | |
| | | | | | | 5,616,139 | |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 2.0% | | | | | | | | |
ORBCOMM, Inc. * ^ | | | 20,038 | | | $ | 226,630 | |
Silicom Ltd. ^ | | | 2,432 | | | | 173,377 | |
Vonage Holdings Corp. * | | | 36,757 | | | | 298,834 | |
| | | | | | | 698,841 | |
TRANSPORTATION - 6.2% | | | | | | | | |
Air Transport Services Group, Inc. * | | | 11,943 | | | | 289,021 | |
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. * ^ | | | 4,257 | | | | 261,167 | |
Marten Transport Ltd. ^ | | | 18,124 | | | | 356,137 | |
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. | | | 4,672 | | | | 565,919 | |
Saia, Inc. * ^ | | | 5,098 | | | | 330,351 | |
Schneider National, Inc. | | | 12,725 | | | | 333,268 | |
| | | | | | | 2,135,863 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost - $26,260,000) | | | | | | | 33,122,609 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUND - 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
Fidelity Investment Money Market Fund - Class I 0.92% + | | | 763,492 | | | | 763,492 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT (Cost - $763,492) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 29.1% | | | | | | | | |
Mount Vernon Prime Portfolio, 1.32% + (Cost - $9,970,545) | | | 9,970,545 | | | | 9,970,545 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 128.2% (Cost - $36,994,037) | | | | | | $ | 43,856,646 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (28.2)% | | | | | | | (9,646,122 | ) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 34,210,524 | |
| ^ | All or a portion of these securities are on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $9,791,085 at October 31, 2017. Securities loaned with a value of $39,546 have been sold and are pending settlement on November 1, 2017. |
| * | Non-Income producing security. |
| + | Variable rate security. Interest rate is as of October 31, 2017. |
ADR- American Depositary Receipt.
Portfolio Composition * - (Unaudited) |
Technology | | | 23.3 | % | | Financial | | | 5.0 | % |
Collateral For Securities Loaned | | | 22.8 | % | | Communication | | | 5.0 | % |
Industrial | | | 18.7 | % | | Short-Term Investment | | | 1.7 | % |
Consumer, Non-Cyclical | | | 12.2 | % | | Field Energy | | | 0.7 | % |
Consumer, Cyclical | | | 10.6 | % | | Basic Materials | | | 0.0 | % |
| | | | | | Total | | | 100.0 | % |
| * | Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2017. |
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which is based on Fund net assets.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES |
October 31, 2017 |
| | | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | | | | | | | | | | Dunham | |
| | Dunham | | | Corporate / | | | Monthly | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | International | |
| | Floating Rate | | | Government | | | Distribution | | | Dynamic Macro | | | High-Yield | | | Alternative | | | Opportunity | |
| | Bond Fund | | | Bond Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | | | Bond Fund | | | Dividend Fund | | | Bond Fund | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities, at cost | | $ | 199,546,934 | | | $ | 76,774,505 | | | $ | 327,021,205 | | | $ | 43,269,436 | | | $ | 144,429,209 | | | $ | 45,983,712 | | | $ | 35,568,658 | |
Investments in securities, at value | | $ | 199,816,855 | | | $ | 77,646,076 | | | $ | 337,506,822 | | | $ | 47,429,478 | | | $ | 146,666,525 | | | $ | 46,310,709 | | | $ | 36,125,342 | |
Cash | | | — | | | | — | | | | 10,764,574 | | | | 41,432 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $2,199,916, $811 and $154,706, respectively) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,246,532 | | | | 811 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 153,453 | |
Deposits with brokers | | | — | | | | — | | | | 60,011,457 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 183,378 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 88,321 | |
Unrealized appreciation on futures | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 596,720 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8,742 | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 269,621 | | | | 647,963 | | | | 12,064,186 | | | | — | | | | 397,350 | | | | 563,789 | | | | — | |
Interest and dividends receivable | | | 997,977 | | | | 533,065 | | | | 197,745 | | | | 5,362 | | | | 1,859,505 | | | | 63,486 | | | | 315,897 | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 14,129 | | | | 1,013,009 | | | | 98,231 | | | | 22,270 | | | | 8,426 | | | | — | | | | 13,758 | |
Receivable from Administrator | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 49,969 | | | | — | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 28,681 | | | | 24,360 | | | | 118,461 | | | | 32,217 | | | | 24,193 | | | | 6,868 | | | | 30,372 | |
Total Assets | | | 201,127,263 | | | | 79,864,473 | | | | 423,008,008 | | | | 48,128,290 | | | | 148,955,999 | | | | 46,994,821 | | | | 36,919,263 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Option contracts written (premiums received $902,489 and $44,405, respectively) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,412,465 | | | | 29,397 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | | | 2,147,100 | | | | 7,021,360 | | | | 8,948,907 | | | | 3,202,272 | | | | 24,186,280 | | | | 8,225,547 | | | | — | |
Securities sold short (proceeds $100,053,831) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 105,069,959 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 69,884 | |
Unrealized depreciation on futures | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 82,739 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 35,851 | |
Payable for dividends on short sales | | | — | | | | — | | | | 114,553 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable to broker for futures | | | — | | | | — | | | | 113,568 | | | | 416,016 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 18,841,109 | | | | 517,956 | | | | 18,422,971 | | | | — | | | | 1,092,372 | | | | 1,418,086 | | | | — | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 42,144 | | | | 8,008 | | | | 144,216 | | | | 4,353 | | | | 58,623 | | | | — | | | | 3,777 | |
Distributions payable | | | 1,498 | | | | 843 | | | | 59,275 | | | | — | | | | 11,795 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable to adviser | | | 88,947 | | | | 29,701 | | | | 156,150 | | | | 24,020 | | | | 61,597 | | | | 19,833 | | | | 18,289 | |
Payable to sub-adviser | | | 28,898 | | | | 21,701 | | | | 447,747 | | | | 35,767 | | | | 54,995 | | | | 7,532 | | | | 10,163 | |
Payable for distribution fees | | | 4,722 | | | | 5,235 | | | | 40,921 | | | | 3,794 | | | | 18,427 | | | | 1,242 | | | | 1,477 | |
Payable for administration fees | | | 11,202 | | | | 8,832 | | | | 15,462 | | | | 3,083 | | | | 6,704 | | | | — | | | | 3,087 | |
Payable for fund accounting fees | | | 3,200 | | | | 1,294 | | | | 9,391 | | | | 1,141 | | | | 2,147 | | | | — | | | | 1,163 | |
Payable for transfer agent fees | | | 1,249 | | | | 2,697 | | | | 2,332 | | | | 2,453 | | | | 1,232 | | | | — | | | | 1,642 | |
Payable for custody fees | | | 7,001 | | | | 6,380 | | | | 19,078 | | | | 3,523 | | | | 2,300 | | | | 5,938 | | | | — | |
Payable for non 12b-1 shareholder servicing fees | | | 319 | | | | 1,247 | | | | 18,666 | | | | 704 | | | | 865 | | | | 1,350 | | | | — | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 20,846 | | | | 23,743 | | | | 47,139 | | | | 22,088 | | | | 21,851 | | | | 25,899 | | | | 34,905 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 21,198,235 | | | | 7,648,997 | | | | 135,042,800 | | | | 3,831,350 | | | | 25,519,188 | | | | 9,705,427 | | | | 180,238 | |
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Net Assets | | $ | 179,929,028 | | | $ | 72,215,476 | | | $ | 287,965,208 | | | $ | 44,296,940 | | | $ | 123,436,811 | | | $ | 37,289,394 | | | $ | 36,739,025 | |
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Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid in capital | | $ | 182,032,456 | | | $ | 73,217,275 | | | $ | 293,991,466 | | | $ | 42,439,732 | | | $ | 126,472,606 | | | $ | 39,744,753 | | | $ | 36,271,670 | |
Accumulated net investment income (loss) | | | 167,566 | | | | (843 | ) | | | (2,251,859 | ) | | | (202,369 | ) | | | (6,091 | ) | | | — | | | | (136,606 | ) |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments, options, securities sold short, futures, swap contracts, and foreign currency transactions | | | (2,540,915 | ) | | | (1,872,527 | ) | | | (8,780,528 | ) | | | (2,629,444 | ) | | | (5,267,020 | ) | | | (2,782,356 | ) | | | 40,490 | |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments, options, securities sold short, futures, and foreign currency translations | | | 269,921 | | | | 871,571 | | | | 5,006,129 | | | | 4,689,021 | | | | 2,237,316 | | | | 326,997 | | | | 563,471 | |
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Net Assets | | $ | 179,929,028 | | | $ | 72,215,476 | | | $ | 287,965,208 | | | $ | 44,296,940 | | | $ | 123,436,811 | | | $ | 37,289,394 | | | $ | 36,739,025 | |
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Net Asset Value Per Share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 157,484,671 | | | $ | 62,756,934 | | | $ | 212,177,657 | | | $ | 36,104,062 | | | $ | 103,566,541 | | | $ | 35,285,477 | | | $ | 32,441,031 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (no par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 16,184,906 | | | | 4,540,970 | | | | 5,779,627 | | | | 3,548,103 | | | | 11,232,544 | | | | 3,130,059 | | | | 3,479,534 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 9.73 | | | $ | 13.82 | | | $ | 36.71 | | | $ | 10.18 | | | $ | 9.22 | | | $ | 11.27 | | | $ | 9.32 | |
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Class A Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 16,229,025 | | | $ | 6,259,773 | | | $ | 41,186,358 | | | $ | 6,223,703 | | | $ | 12,085,016 | | | $ | 728,678 | | | $ | 2,967,796 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (no par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 1,669,227 | | | | 453,466 | | | | 1,152,593 | | | | 614,708 | | | | 1,300,447 | | | | 64,673 | | | | 320,464 | |
Net asset value and redemption price per share * | | $ | 9.72 | | | $ | 13.80 | | | $ | 35.73 | | | $ | 10.12 | | | $ | 9.29 | | | $ | 11.27 | | | $ | 9.26 | |
Front-end sales charge factor | | | 0.9550 | | | | 0.9550 | | | | 0.9425 | | | | 0.9425 | | | | 0.9550 | | | | 0.9425 | | | | 0.9550 | |
Offering price per share (Net asset value per share / front-end sales charge factor) | | $ | 10.18 | | | $ | 14.45 | | | $ | 37.91 | | | $ | 10.74 | | | $ | 9.73 | | | $ | 11.96 | | | $ | 9.70 | |
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Class C Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 6,215,332 | | | $ | 3,198,769 | | | $ | 34,601,193 | | | $ | 1,969,175 | | | $ | 7,785,254 | | | $ | 1,275,239 | | | $ | 1,330,198 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (no par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 638,954 | | | | 233,302 | | | | 1,187,047 | | | | 202,238 | | | | 849,004 | | | | 113,417 | | | | 146,131 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 9.73 | | | $ | 13.71 | | | $ | 29.15 | | | $ | 9.74 | | | $ | 9.17 | | | $ | 11.24 | | | $ | 9.10 | |
| * | For certain purchases of $1 million or more, a 0.75% contingent deferred sales charge may apply to redemptions made within eighteen months of purchase. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Continued) |
October 31, 2017 |
| | | | | | | | Dunham | | | | | | | | | | | | Dunham | | | | |
| | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Focused | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Emerging | | | Dunham | |
| | Appreciation & | | | Large Cap | | | Large Cap | | | International | | | Real Estate | | | Small Cap | | | Markets | | | Small Cap | |
| | Income Fund | | | Value Fund | | | Growth Fund | | | Stock Fund | | | Stock Fund | | | Value Fund | | | Stock Fund | | | Growth Fund | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities, at cost | | $ | 17,902,365 | | | $ | 62,010,832 | | | $ | 61,594,216 | | | $ | 97,608,582 | | | $ | 42,742,431 | | | $ | 33,007,223 | | | $ | 50,071,175 | | | $ | 36,994,037 | |
Investments in securities, at value | | $ | 19,038,373 | | | $ | 75,943,514 | | | $ | 87,673,095 | | | $ | 114,459,897 | | | $ | 47,564,568 | | | $ | 37,411,986 | | | $ | 63,665,753 | | | $ | 43,856,646 | |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $142,270) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 141,479 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 749,024 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,526,594 | | | | 659,601 | |
Interest and dividends receivable | | | 86,848 | | | | 51,242 | | | | 8,228 | | | | 445,077 | | | | 16,318 | | | | 12,586 | | | | 111,885 | | | | 7,664 | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 6,367 | | | | 26,569 | | | | 13,035 | | | | 32,034 | | | | 24,091 | | | | 14,413 | | | | 9,243 | | | | 3,862 | |
Receivable from Administrator | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,277 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 22,231 | | | | 26,875 | | | | 26,321 | | | | 26,211 | | | | 23,055 | | | | 24,641 | | | | 26,893 | | | | 26,980 | |
Total Assets | | | 19,153,819 | | | | 76,048,200 | | | | 87,723,956 | | | | 115,853,722 | | | | 47,628,032 | | | | 37,463,626 | | | | 66,340,368 | | | | 44,554,753 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | | | 322,400 | | | | 5,635,713 | | | | 11,449,510 | | | | 2,837,042 | | | | 4,641,609 | | | | 7,504,373 | | | | 1,149,855 | | | | 9,970,545 | |
Payable to custodian for cash overdraft | | | — | | | | — | | | | 13,129 | | | | 34 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | — | | | | 334,403 | | | | — | | | | 421,449 | | | | 226,865 | | | | — | | | | 1,975,885 | | | | 289,185 | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 1,686 | | | | 7,126 | | | | 7,060 | | | | 11,694 | | | | 3,861 | | | | 2,616 | | | | 9,491 | | | | 10,179 | |
Payable to adviser | | | 10,291 | | | | 42,484 | | | | 41,444 | | | | 59,816 | | | | 23,393 | | | | 16,615 | | | | 35,095 | | | | 19,437 | |
Payable to sub-adviser | | | 4,933 | | | | 19,837 | | | | 13,242 | | | | 53,009 | | | | 3,258 | | | | 14,921 | | | | 39,579 | | | | 24,116 | |
Payable for distribution fees | | | 7,329 | | | | 7,124 | | | | 7,928 | | | | 17,708 | | | | — | | | | 3,825 | | | | 7,135 | | | | 9,136 | |
Payable for administration fees | | | 1,251 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,930 | | | | 1,848 | | | | 2,570 | | | | 3,001 | | | | — | |
Payable for fund accounting fees | | | 383 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,432 | | | | 802 | | | | 1,469 | | | | 851 | | | | — | |
Payable for transfer agent fees | | | 1,250 | | | | 2,158 | | | | — | | | | 3,306 | | | | 1,253 | | | | 2,294 | | | | 2,789 | | | | 903 | |
Payable for custody fees | | | 1,499 | | | | 6,438 | | | | 1,798 | | | | 46,394 | | | | 668 | | | | 2,671 | | | | 23,428 | | | | 2,819 | |
Payable for non 12b-1 shareholder servicing fees | | | 277 | | | | 895 | | | | 746 | | | | 940 | | | | 549 | | | | 1,513 | | | | 891 | | | | 405 | |
Line of credit outstanding | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 26,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 15,992 | | | | 23,389 | | | | 15,660 | | | | 18,599 | | | | 17,768 | | | | 21,315 | | | | 18,199 | | | | 17,504 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 367,291 | | | | 6,079,567 | | | | 11,550,517 | | | | 3,502,353 | | | | 4,921,874 | | | | 7,574,182 | | | | 3,266,199 | | | | 10,344,229 | |
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Net Assets | | $ | 18,786,528 | | | $ | 69,968,633 | | | $ | 76,173,439 | | | $ | 112,351,369 | | | $ | 42,706,158 | | | $ | 29,889,444 | | | $ | 63,074,169 | | | $ | 34,210,524 | |
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Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid in capital | | $ | 19,692,761 | | | $ | 55,380,412 | | | $ | 50,430,733 | | | $ | 91,315,889 | | | $ | 37,944,357 | | | $ | 22,333,932 | | | $ | 51,775,528 | | | $ | 22,468,871 | |
Accumulated net investment income (loss) | | | 195,912 | | | | 424,909 | | | | (577,046 | ) | | | 1,043,638 | | | | 95,638 | | | | 49,727 | | | | 221,092 | | | | 25,856 | |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (2,238,153 | ) | | | 230,630 | | | | 240,873 | | | | 3,141,821 | | | | (155,974 | ) | | | 3,101,022 | | | | (2,518,792 | ) | | | 4,853,188 | |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency translations | | | 1,136,008 | | | | 13,932,682 | | | | 26,078,879 | | | | 16,850,021 | | | | 4,822,137 | | | | 4,404,763 | | | | 13,596,341 | | | | 6,862,609 | |
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Net Assets | | $ | 18,786,528 | | | $ | 69,968,633 | | | $ | 76,173,439 | | | $ | 112,351,369 | | | $ | 42,706,158 | | | $ | 29,889,444 | | | $ | 63,074,169 | | | $ | 34,210,524 | |
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Net Asset Value Per Share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 12,953,208 | | | $ | 55,155,206 | | | $ | 56,471,953 | | | $ | 90,257,178 | | | $ | 34,255,821 | | | $ | 22,709,754 | | | $ | 51,364,848 | | | $ | 24,640,909 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (no par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 1,492,321 | | | | 3,894,616 | | | | 2,915,506 | | | | 5,144,659 | | | | 2,187,058 | | | | 1,299,695 | | | | 3,222,906 | | | | 1,213,118 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 8.68 | | | $ | 14.16 | | | $ | 19.37 | | | $ | 17.54 | | | $ | 15.66 | | | $ | 17.47 | | | $ | 15.94 | | | $ | 20.31 | |
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Class A Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 3,125,284 | | | $ | 10,173,616 | | | $ | 12,943,956 | | | $ | 15,524,166 | | | $ | 6,002,428 | | | $ | 4,568,575 | | | $ | 8,242,362 | | | $ | 6,925,460 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (no par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 361,011 | | | | 721,787 | | | | 678,291 | | | | 890,926 | | | | 380,412 | | | | 264,000 | | | | 529,025 | | | | 353,054 | |
Net asset value, and redemption price per share * | | $ | 8.66 | | | $ | 14.10 | | | $ | 19.08 | | | $ | 17.42 | | | $ | 15.78 | | | $ | 17.31 | | | $ | 15.58 | | | $ | 19.62 | |
Front-end sales charge factor | | | 0.9425 | | | | 0.9425 | | | | 0.9425 | | | | 0.9425 | | | | 0.9425 | | | | 0.9425 | | | | 0.9425 | | | | 0.9425 | |
Offering price per share (Net asset value per share / front-end sales charge factor) | | $ | 9.19 | | | $ | 14.96 | | | $ | 20.24 | | | $ | 18.48 | | | $ | 16.74 | | | $ | 18.37 | | | $ | 16.53 | | | $ | 20.82 | |
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Class C Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 2,708,036 | | | $ | 4,639,811 | | | $ | 6,757,530 | | | $ | 6,570,025 | | | $ | 2,447,909 | | | $ | 2,611,115 | | | $ | 3,466,959 | | | $ | 2,644,155 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (no par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 320,221 | | | | 344,374 | | | | 369,892 | | | | 396,090 | | | | 164,508 | | | | 166,631 | | | | 235,129 | | | | 157,710 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 8.46 | | | $ | 13.47 | | | $ | 18.27 | | | $ | 16.59 | | | $ | 14.88 | | | $ | 15.67 | | | $ | 14.74 | | | $ | 16.77 | |
| * | For certain purchases of $1 million or more, a 0.75% contingent deferred sales charge may apply to redemptions made within eighteen months of purchase. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2017 |
| | | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | | | | | | | | | | Dunham | |
| | Dunham | | | Corporate / | | | Monthly | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | International | |
| | Floating Rate | | | Government | | | Distribution | | | Dynamic Macro | | | High-Yield | | | Alternative | | | Opportunity | |
| | Bond Fund | | | Bond Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | | | Bond Fund | | | Dividend Fund | | | Bond Fund | |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | $ | 6,079,767 | | | $ | 2,023,887 | | | $ | 611,878 | | | $ | 109,430 | | | $ | 5,773,171 | | | $ | 18,258 | | | $ | 342,384 | |
Dividend income | | | 67,595 | | | | 26,289 | | | | 3,641,100 | | | | 430,361 | | | | 9,237 | | | | 2,142,385 | | | | 135 | |
Securities lending income | | | 5,019 | | | | 14,742 | | | | 21,006 | | | | 30,801 | | | | 89,852 | | | | 7,196 | | | | — | |
Less: Foreign withholding taxes | | | — | | | | — | | | | (31,390 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (11,760 | ) | | | — | |
Total Investment Income | | | 6,152,381 | | | | 2,064,918 | | | | 4,242,594 | | | | 570,592 | | | | 5,872,260 | | | | 2,156,079 | | | | 342,519 | |
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Operating Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 795,781 | | | | 285,373 | | | | 1,588,261 | | | | 246,769 | | | | 605,611 | | | | 228,062 | | | | 175,236 | |
Sub-advisory fees | | | 427,093 | | | | 171,224 | | | | 1,686,292 | | | | 284,734 | | | | 375,032 | | | | 217,229 | | | | 131,427 | |
Sub-advisory performance fees | | | (207,938 | ) | | | 57,264 | | | | (75,625 | ) | | | 4,584 | | | | (45,030 | ) | | | (109,244 | ) | | | (38,909 | ) |
Fund accounting fees | | | 36,530 | | | | 15,923 | | | | 69,475 | | | | 10,466 | | | | 25,171 | | | | 10,496 | | | | 6,965 | |
Distribution fees- Class C Shares | | | 42,595 | | | | 24,699 | | | | 362,261 | | | | 18,688 | | | | 58,448 | | | | 9,781 | | | | 9,528 | |
Distribution fees- Class A Shares | | | 33,520 | | | | 13,286 | | | | 104,919 | | | | 11,963 | | | | 26,986 | | | | 449 | | | | 6,236 | |
Administration fees | | | 142,347 | | | | 100,154 | | | | 144,373 | | | | 24,463 | | | | 94,732 | | | | 23,074 | | | | 49,126 | |
Registration fees | | | 32,764 | | | | 44,409 | | | | 58,837 | | | | 48,710 | | | | 43,324 | | | | 12,001 | | | | 30,833 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 30,352 | | | | 21,747 | | | | 46,603 | | | | 21,008 | | | | 26,826 | | | | 19,330 | | | | 19,418 | |
Custodian fees | | | 33,733 | | | | 20,118 | | | | 30,713 | | | | 9,417 | | | | 8,218 | | | | 15,696 | | | | 44,221 | |
Professional fees | | | 22,049 | | | | 17,938 | | | | 28,916 | | | | 17,371 | | | | 22,332 | | | | 16,801 | | | | 17,878 | |
Chief Compliance Officer fees | | | 19,642 | | | | 10,508 | | | | 37,365 | | | | 6,114 | | | | 14,790 | | | | 4,650 | | | | 3,641 | |
Printing and postage expense | | | 20,230 | | | | 15,746 | | | | 96,219 | | | | 10,296 | | | | 17,709 | | | | 7,220 | | | | 7,258 | |
Trustees’ fees | | | 9,398 | | | | 5,264 | | | | 21,220 | | | | 2,813 | | | | 7,270 | | | | 2,547 | | | | 1,891 | |
Insurance expense | | | 2,595 | | | | 365 | | | | — | | | | 429 | | | | 2,042 | | | | 620 | | | | 582 | |
Non 12b-1 shareholder servicing fees | | | 1,057 | | | | 575 | | | | 41,811 | | | | 410 | | | | 3,039 | | | | 6,426 | | | | — | |
Dividend expense on short sales | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,875,706 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Security borrowing fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | 947,094 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Miscellaneous expenses | | | 7,924 | | | | 4,014 | | | | 7,353 | | | | 6,143 | | | | 5,278 | | | | 4,872 | | | | 2,618 | |
Total Operating Expenses | | | 1,449,672 | | | | 808,607 | | | | 7,071,793 | | | | 724,378 | | | | 1,291,778 | | | | 470,010 | | | | 467,949 | |
Less: Fees paid indirectly | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (55,520 | ) | | | — | |
Less: Sub-advisory fees waived | | | — | | | | — | | | | (62,399 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net Operating Expenses | | | 1,449,672 | | | | 808,607 | | | | 7,009,394 | | | | 724,378 | | | | 1,291,778 | | | | 414,490 | | | | 467,949 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 4,702,709 | | | | 1,256,311 | | | | (2,766,800 | ) | | | (153,786 | ) | | | 4,580,482 | | | | 1,741,589 | | | | (125,430 | ) |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Futures, Options Purchased, Securities Sold Short, Written Options, Swap Contracts, Foreign Currency Transactions, and Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange Contracts: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (258,247 | ) | | | 3,026 | | | | 26,609,196 | | | | 68,335 | | | | 4,040,878 | | | | (939,538 | ) | | | (398,291 | ) |
Futures | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 751,694 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (86,675 | ) |
Options purchased | | | — | | | | — | | | | (7,100,491 | ) | | | (1,411,691 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,749,566 | ) | | | — | |
Securities sold short | | | — | | | | — | | | | (16,139,207 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Written options | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,473,870 | | | | 72,803 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Swap contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,330,087 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | — | | | | — | | | | (11,746 | ) | | | (34,414 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (99,019 | ) |
Foreign currency exchange contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | 174,944 | | | | 26,265 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (162,969 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 536,363 | | | | (303,218 | ) | | | 7,688,859 | | | | 3,082,443 | | | | (865,697 | ) | | | 852,584 | | | | 1,119,123 | |
Futures | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 328,737 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8,414 | |
Options purchased | | | — | | | | — | | | | 250,695 | | | | (206,630 | ) | | | — | | | | (157,770 | ) | | | — | |
Securities sold short | | | — | | | | — | | | | 807,072 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Written options | | | — | | | | — | | | | (180,318 | ) | | | 23,637 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Swap contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | (422,216 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign currency translations | | | — | | | | — | | | | 31,514 | | | | (11,097 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 17,108 | |
Foreign currency exchange contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | (17,509 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5,918 | ) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 278,116 | | | | (300,192 | ) | | | 18,494,750 | | | | 2,690,082 | | | | 3,175,181 | | | | (1,994,290 | ) | | | 391,773 | |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | $ | 4,980,825 | | | $ | 956,119 | | | $ | 15,727,950 | | | $ | 2,536,296 | | | $ | 7,755,663 | | | $ | (252,701 | ) | | $ | 266,343 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued) |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2017 |
| | | | | | | | Dunham | | | | | | | | | | | | Dunham | | | | |
| | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Focused | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Emerging | | | Dunham | |
| | Appreciation & | | | Large Cap | | | Large Cap | | | International | | | Real Estate | | | Small Cap | | | Markets | | | Small Cap | |
| | Income Fund | | | Value Fund | | | Growth Fund | | | Stock Fund | | | Stock Fund | | | Value Fund | | | Stock Fund | | | Growth Fund | |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | $ | 439,771 | | | $ | 8,505 | | | $ | 4,816 | | | $ | 7,287 | | | $ | 4,163 | | | $ | 2,663 | | | $ | 5,023 | | | $ | 5,351 | |
Dividend income | | | 214,508 | | | | 1,380,637 | | | | 201,860 | | | | 3,172,495 | | | | 669,722 | | | | 490,703 | | | | 1,948,637 | | | | 110,585 | |
Securities lending income | | | 9,562 | | | | 21,266 | | | | 45,951 | | | | 51,365 | | | | 16,772 | | | | 16,395 | | | | 3,804 | | | | 60,244 | |
Less: Foreign withholding taxes | | | — | | | | (268 | ) | | | — | | | | (333,633 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (250,493 | ) | | | (178 | ) |
Total Investment Income | | | 663,841 | | | | 1,410,140 | | | | 252,627 | | | | 2,897,514 | | | | 690,657 | | | | 509,761 | | | | 1,706,971 | | | | 176,002 | |
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Operating Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 130,301 | | | | 410,956 | | | | 452,280 | | | | 650,960 | | | | 227,159 | | | | 186,802 | | | | 374,825 | | | | 229,370 | |
Sub-advisory fees | | | 80,130 | | | | 189,672 | | | | 243,535 | | | | 652,581 | | | | 139,790 | | | | 129,325 | | | | 288,327 | | | | 176,439 | |
Sub-advisory performance fees | | | (45,903 | ) | | | (89,648 | ) | | | (95,603 | ) | | | (141,509 | ) | | | (111,396 | ) | | | (76,554 | ) | | | 96,145 | | | | (73,357 | ) |
Fund accounting fees | | | 5,029 | | | | 18,377 | | | | 20,478 | | | | 28,454 | | | | 9,984 | | | | 8,565 | | | | 18,182 | | | | 9,927 | |
Distribution fees- Class C Shares | | | 29,984 | | | | 49,100 | | | | 58,680 | | | | 61,672 | | | | 28,493 | | | | 25,502 | | | | 31,749 | | | | 25,366 | |
Distribution fees- Class A Shares | | | 7,657 | | | | 19,870 | | | | 28,445 | | | | 30,783 | | | | 11,599 | | | | 10,461 | | | | 17,627 | | | | 15,655 | |
Administration fees | | | 16,769 | | | | 38,707 | | | | 43,030 | | | | 88,504 | | | | 22,662 | | | | 21,038 | | | | 44,352 | | | | 23,814 | |
Registration fees | | | 41,379 | | | | 46,232 | | | | 45,365 | | | | 47,134 | | | | 47,004 | | | | 44,956 | | | | 44,850 | | | | 42,066 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 16,792 | | | | 23,313 | | | | 24,010 | | | | 28,014 | | | | 19,590 | | | | 18,879 | | | | 22,688 | | | | 19,107 | |
Custodian fees | | | 4,608 | | | | 18,182 | | | | 9,183 | | | | 139,493 | | | | 11,123 | | | | 8,542 | | | | 71,611 | | | | 12,176 | |
Professional fees | | | 14,946 | | | | 19,588 | | | | 18,839 | | | | 21,414 | | | | 17,598 | | | | 17,153 | | | | 17,692 | | | | 17,702 | |
Chief Compliance Officer fees | | | 2,190 | | | | 9,974 | | | | 10,358 | | | | 16,426 | | | | 5,093 | | | | 4,708 | | | | 9,219 | | | | 5,728 | |
Printing and postage expense | | | 8,854 | | | | 10,890 | | | | 16,619 | | | | 16,946 | | | | 10,048 | | | | 8,758 | | | | 10,835 | | | | 8,228 | |
Trustees’ fees | | | 1,491 | | | | 4,687 | | | | 5,122 | | | | 7,237 | | | | 2,508 | | | | 2,259 | | | | 2,282 | | | | 2,691 | |
Insurance expense | | | 564 | | | | 397 | | | | 1,380 | | | | 189 | | | | 667 | | | | 334 | | | | 100 | | | | 668 | |
Non 12b-1 shareholder servicing fees | | | 1,629 | | | | 1,981 | | | | 5,039 | | | | 8,052 | | | | 2,771 | | | | 1,975 | | | | 2,375 | | | | 3,084 | |
Miscellaneous expenses | | | 2,856 | | | | 5,572 | | | | 5,349 | | | | 7,747 | | | | 3,441 | | | | 3,611 | | | | 5,347 | | | | 3,810 | |
Total Operating Expenses | | | 319,276 | | | | 777,850 | | | | 892,109 | | | | 1,664,097 | | | | 448,134 | | | | 416,314 | | | | 1,058,206 | | | | 522,474 | |
Less: Fees paid indirectly | | | — | | | | (7,126 | ) | | | (9,528 | ) | | | (4,701 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,536 | ) |
Net Operating Expenses | | | 319,276 | | | | 770,724 | | | | 882,581 | | | | 1,659,396 | | | | 448,134 | | | | 416,314 | | | | 1,058,206 | | | | 519,938 | |
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Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 344,565 | | | | 639,416 | | | | (629,954 | ) | | | 1,238,118 | | | | 242,523 | | | | 93,447 | | | | 648,765 | | | | (343,936 | ) |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (1,884 | ) | | | 2,043,312 | | | | 2,115,633 | | | | 8,620,563 | | | | 280,576 | | | | 3,149,348 | | | | 5,332,938 | | | | 5,792,317 | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (27,808 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 42,081 | | | | — | |
Foreign currency exchange contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3,386 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (113,633 | ) | | | — | |
Withholding tax on capital gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (18,751 | ) | | | — | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 1,752,437 | | | | 7,413,521 | | | | 12,624,348 | | | | 11,066,951 | | | | 334,973 | | | | 3,607,860 | | | | 8,204,018 | | | | 4,393,500 | |
Foreign currency translations | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 12,109 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (848 | ) | | | — | |
Foreign currency exchange contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (277 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain | | | 1,750,553 | | | | 9,456,833 | | | | 14,739,981 | | | | 19,668,152 | | | | 615,549 | | | | 6,757,208 | | | | 13,445,805 | | | | 10,185,817 | |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | $ | 2,095,118 | | | $ | 10,096,249 | | | $ | 14,110,027 | | | $ | 20,906,270 | | | $ | 858,072 | | | $ | 6,850,655 | | | $ | 14,094,570 | | | $ | 9,841,881 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
| | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | |
| | Floating Rate | | | Corporate/Government | | | Monthly Distribution | | | Dynamic Macro | | | High-Yield | |
| | Bond Fund | | | Bond Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | | | Bond Fund | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | Oct. 31, 2017 | | | Oct. 31, 2016 | | | Oct. 31, 2017 | | | Oct. 31, 2016 | | | Oct. 31, 2017 | | | Oct. 31, 2016 | | | Oct. 31, 2017 | | | Oct. 31, 2016 | | | Oct. 31, 2017 | | | Oct. 31, 2016 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 4,702,709 | | | $ | 3,109,603 | | | $ | 1,256,311 | | | $ | 1,347,329 | | | $ | (2,766,800 | ) | | $ | 617,646 | | | $ | (153,786 | ) | | $ | (39,696 | ) | | $ | 4,580,482 | | | $ | 4,740,490 | |
Net realized gain (loss) from investments, futures, options purchased, securities sold short, written options, swap contracts, foreign currency transactions and foreign currency exchange contracts | | | (258,247 | ) | | | (1,050,725 | ) | | | 3,026 | | | | (391,669 | ) | | | 10,336,653 | | | | (14,494,286 | ) | | | (527,008 | ) | | | (1,307,984 | ) | | | 4,040,878 | | | | (4,616,046 | ) |
Capital gain distributions from regulated investment | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16,065 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, futures, options purchased, securities sold short, written options, foreign currency translations, and foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 536,363 | | | | 2,127,148 | | | | (303,218 | ) | | | 1,137,437 | | | | 8,158,097 | | | | 17,075,950 | | | | 3,217,090 | | | | 326,835 | | | | (865,697 | ) | | | 4,880,003 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | | 4,980,825 | | | | 4,186,026 | | | | 956,119 | | | | 2,093,097 | | | | 15,727,950 | | | | 3,199,310 | | | | 2,536,296 | | | | (1,004,780 | ) | | | 7,755,663 | | | | 5,004,447 | |
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Distributions to Shareholders From: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | (4,087,383 | ) | | | (2,713,303 | ) | | | (1,177,753 | ) | | | (1,222,601 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,340,282 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3,958,870 | ) | | | (3,843,760 | ) |
Class A | | | (450,028 | ) | | | (304,360 | ) | | | (116,078 | ) | | | (133,317 | ) | | | — | | | | (932,730 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (488,305 | ) | | | (486,798 | ) |
Class C | | | (159,331 | ) | | | (106,752 | ) | | | (55,479 | ) | | | (75,263 | ) | | | — | | | | (825,662 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (307,199 | ) | | | (351,832 | ) |
Distributions From Paid In Capital: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (6,703,484 | ) | | | (2,992,066 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Class A | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,701,133 | ) | | | (1,107,072 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Class C | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,786,595 | ) | | | (1,018,406 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (4,696,742 | ) | | | (3,124,415 | ) | | | (1,349,310 | ) | | | (1,431,181 | ) | | | (10,191,212 | ) | | | (9,216,218 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4,754,374 | ) | | | (4,682,390 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Share Transactions of Beneficial Interest: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | 77,972,512 | | | | 31,114,732 | | | | 25,388,027 | | | | 12,243,447 | | | | 82,767,969 | | | | 33,193,976 | | | | 10,665,191 | | | | 9,668,935 | | | | 38,703,285 | | | | 11,238,721 | |
Class A | | | 8,312,809 | | | | 4,944,773 | | | | 2,833,269 | | | | 2,890,580 | | | | 15,005,391 | | | | 10,795,276 | | | | 3,051,464 | | | | 2,600,999 | | | | 4,622,910 | | | | 2,527,980 | |
Class C | | | 3,653,981 | | | | 1,700,297 | | | | 681,527 | | | | 925,221 | | | | 6,277,406 | | | | 6,193,711 | | | | 377,738 | | | | 1,008,278 | | | | 1,397,307 | | | | 1,389,655 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | 4,085,839 | | | | 2,712,469 | | | | 1,175,746 | | | | 1,221,719 | | | | 6,558,471 | | | | 5,121,998 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,902,710 | | | | 3,778,722 | |
Class A | | | 431,412 | | | | 282,009 | | | | 110,804 | | | | 120,244 | | | | 1,450,591 | | | | 1,739,112 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 421,056 | | | | 405,699 | |
Class C | | | 158,870 | | | | 105,282 | | | | 53,749 | | | | 71,622 | | | | 1,501,052 | | | | 1,495,861 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 275,969 | | | | 302,390 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | (19,048,326 | ) | | | (13,814,046 | ) | | | (11,484,873 | ) | | | (7,944,853 | ) | | | (34,414,087 | ) | | | (46,252,134 | ) | | | (5,319,852 | ) | | | (8,718,724 | ) | | | (19,670,050 | ) | | | (15,743,954 | ) |
Class A | | | (3,455,776 | ) | | | (3,023,031 | ) | | | (1,491,488 | ) | | | (3,065,377 | ) | | | (21,873,892 | ) | | | (39,725,577 | ) | | | (1,051,547 | ) | | | (1,876,087 | ) | | | (3,762,035 | ) | | | (2,742,308 | ) |
Class C | | | (2,152,564 | ) | | | (884,861 | ) | | | (879,241 | ) | | | (1,378,310 | ) | | | (12,598,772 | ) | | | (17,096,041 | ) | | | (640,528 | ) | | | (752,842 | ) | | | (1,813,997 | ) | | | (3,228,961 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Share Transactions of Beneficial Interest | | | 69,958,757 | | | | 23,137,624 | | | | 16,387,520 | | | | 5,084,293 | | | | 44,674,129 | | | | (44,533,818 | ) | | | 7,082,466 | | | | 1,930,559 | | | | 24,077,155 | | | | (2,072,056 | ) |
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Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 70,242,840 | | | | 24,199,235 | | | | 15,994,329 | | | | 5,746,209 | | | | 50,210,867 | | | | (50,550,726 | ) | | | 9,618,762 | | | | 925,779 | | | | 27,078,444 | | | | (1,749,999 | ) |
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Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 109,686,188 | | | | 85,486,953 | | | | 56,221,147 | | | | 50,474,938 | | | | 237,754,341 | | | | 288,305,067 | | | | 34,678,178 | | | | 33,752,399 | | | | 96,358,367 | | | | 98,108,366 | |
End of Year * | | $ | 179,929,028 | | | $ | 109,686,188 | | | $ | 72,215,476 | | | $ | 56,221,147 | | | $ | 287,965,208 | | | $ | 237,754,341 | | | $ | 44,296,940 | | | $ | 34,678,178 | | | $ | 123,436,811 | | | $ | 96,358,367 | |
* Includes accumulated net investment income (loss) at end of year | | $ | 167,566 | | | $ | 12,588 | | | $ | (843 | ) | | $ | 3,392 | | | $ | (2,251,859 | ) | | $ | (1,211,967 | ) | | $ | (202,369 | ) | | $ | (9,192 | ) | | $ | (6,091 | ) | | $ | 167,801 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (Continued) |
| | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | |
| | Alternative | | | International Opportunity | | | Appreciation & | | | Large Cap | | | Focused Large Cap | |
| | Dividend Fund | | | Bond Fund | | | Income Fund | | | Value Fund | | | Growth Fund | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended | | | Period Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | Oct. 31, 2017 | | | Oct. 31, 2016^ | | | Oct. 31, 2017 | | | Oct. 31, 2016 | | | Oct. 31, 2017 | | | Oct. 31, 2016 | | | Oct. 31, 2017 | | | Oct. 31, 2016 | | | Oct. 31, 2017 | | | Oct. 31, 2016 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 1,741,589 | | | $ | 27,264 | | | $ | (125,430 | ) | | $ | 111,654 | | | $ | 344,565 | | | $ | 687,222 | | | $ | 639,416 | | | $ | 929,784 | | | $ | (629,954 | ) | | $ | (491,313 | ) |
Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (2,689,104 | ) | | | (150,017 | ) | | | (746,954 | ) | | | (745,497 | ) | | | (1,884 | ) | | | (2,201,104 | ) | | | 2,043,312 | | | | (1,062,540 | ) | | | 2,115,633 | | | | (1,355,084 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations | | | 694,814 | | | | (367,817 | ) | | | 1,138,727 | | | | 2,249,812 | | | | 1,752,437 | | | | 851,564 | | | | 7,413,521 | | | | 1,012,440 | | | | 12,624,348 | | | | (1,728,147 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | | (252,701 | ) | | | (490,570 | ) | | | 266,343 | | | | 1,615,969 | | | | 2,095,118 | | | | (662,318 | ) | | | 10,096,249 | | | | 879,684 | | | | 14,110,027 | | | | (3,574,544 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders From: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Realized Gains: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | — | | | | — | | | | (247,203 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (403,190 | ) | | | — | | | | (11,078,720 | ) | | | — | | | | (291,262 | ) |
Class A | | | — | | | | — | | | | (22,172 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (86,592 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,618,488 | ) | | | — | | | | (56,919 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | — | | | | (12,501 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (104,911 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,560,943 | ) | | | — | | | | (33,681 | ) |
Net Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | (1,692,781 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (26,161 | ) | | | (520,043 | ) | | | (786,055 | ) | | | (801,099 | ) | | | (494,656 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Class A | | | (12,525 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,468 | ) | | | (99,320 | ) | | | (158,001 | ) | | | (105,682 | ) | | | (56,644 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Class C | | | (43,706 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (112 | ) | | | (70,590 | ) | | | (157,682 | ) | | | (46,819 | ) | | | (12,668 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (1,749,012 | ) | | | — | | | | (281,876 | ) | | | (27,741 | ) | | | (689,953 | ) | | | (1,696,431 | ) | | | (953,600 | ) | | | (14,822,119 | ) | | | — | | | | (381,862 | ) |
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Share Transactions of Beneficial Interest: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | 19,627,663 | | | | 24,751,166 | | | | 13,229,531 | | | | 5,357,077 | | | | 2,772,894 | | | | 2,852,756 | | | | 12,569,002 | | | | 7,574,814 | | | | 16,482,149 | | | | 12,060,706 | |
Class A | | | 803,596 | | | | 12 | | | | 1,418,934 | | | | 929,673 | | | | 856,598 | | | | 754,836 | | | | 4,524,434 | | | | 1,925,829 | | | | 4,903,324 | | | | 4,522,263 | |
Class C | | | 993,582 | | | | 424,059 | | | | 466,744 | | | | 349,149 | | | | 202,013 | | | | 993,090 | | | | 698,220 | | | | 739,554 | | | | 1,968,280 | | | | 1,855,230 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | 1,418,244 | | | | — | | | | 247,134 | | | | 26,161 | | | | 508,555 | | | | 1,183,251 | | | | 781,846 | | | | 11,569,073 | | | | — | | | | 289,776 | |
Class A | | | 10,966 | | | | — | | | | 21,649 | | | | 1,390 | | | | 83,738 | | | | 190,060 | | | | 103,998 | | | | 1,655,337 | | | | — | | | | 55,382 | |
Class C | | | 42,589 | | | | — | | | | 12,501 | | | | 111 | | | | 64,382 | | | | 230,784 | | | | 46,630 | | | | 1,571,854 | | | | — | | | | 30,681 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | (7,796,129 | ) | | | (333,069 | ) | | | (5,738,527 | ) | | | (13,978,227 | ) | | | (8,223,181 | ) | | | (5,730,350 | ) | | | (10,523,214 | ) | | | (7,907,047 | ) | | | (21,941,733 | ) | | | (9,460,088 | ) |
Class A | | | (55,373 | ) | | | — | | | | (608,331 | ) | | | (2,163,714 | ) | | | (1,678,879 | ) | | | (1,189,036 | ) | | | (2,145,911 | ) | | | (2,032,040 | ) | | | (3,875,109 | ) | | | (3,121,382 | ) |
Class C | | | (105,568 | ) | | | (61 | ) | | | (344,684 | ) | | | (840,513 | ) | | | (952,836 | ) | | | (2,555,588 | ) | | | (1,648,591 | ) | | | (1,737,158 | ) | | | (1,323,535 | ) | | | (1,722,420 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Share Transactions of Beneficial Interest | | | 14,939,570 | | | | 24,842,107 | | | | 8,704,951 | | | | (10,318,893 | ) | | | (6,366,716 | ) | | | (3,270,197 | ) | | | 4,406,414 | | | | 13,360,216 | | | | (3,786,624 | ) | | | 4,510,148 | |
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Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 12,937,857 | | | | 24,351,537 | | | | 8,689,418 | | | | (8,730,665 | ) | | | (4,961,551 | ) | | | (5,628,946 | ) | | | 13,549,063 | | | | (582,219 | ) | | | 10,323,403 | | | | 553,742 | |
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Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 24,351,537 | | | | — | | | | 28,049,607 | | | | 36,780,272 | | | | 23,748,079 | | | | 29,377,025 | | | | 56,419,570 | | | | 57,001,789 | | | | 65,850,036 | | | | 65,296,294 | |
End of Period * | | $ | 37,289,394 | | | $ | 24,351,537 | | | $ | 36,739,025 | | | $ | 28,049,607 | | | $ | 18,786,528 | | | $ | 23,748,079 | | | $ | 69,968,633 | | | $ | 56,419,570 | | | $ | 76,173,439 | | | $ | 65,850,036 | |
* Includes accumulated net investment income (loss) at end of period | | $ | — | | | $ | 30,441 | | | $ | (136,606 | ) | | $ | (24,355 | ) | | $ | 195,912 | | | $ | 466,372 | | | $ | 424,909 | | | $ | 739,093 | | | $ | (577,046 | ) | | $ | (402,872 | ) |
| ^ | Dunham Alternative Dividend Fund commenced operations on August 31, 2016. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (Continued) |
| | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | |
| | International | | | Real Estate | | | Small Cap | | | Emerging Markets | | | Small Cap | |
| | Stock Fund | | | Stock Fund | | | Value Fund | | | Stock Fund | | | Growth Fund | |
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| | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | Oct. 31, 2017 | | | Oct. 31, 2016 | | | Oct. 31, 2017 | | | Oct. 31, 2016 | | | Oct. 31, 2017 | | | Oct. 31, 2016 | | | Oct. 31, 2017 | | | Oct. 31, 2016 | | | Oct. 31, 2017 | | | Oct. 31, 2016 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 1,238,118 | | | $ | 951,682 | | | $ | 242,523 | | | $ | 678,696 | | | $ | 93,447 | | | $ | 142,836 | | | $ | 648,765 | | | $ | 850,585 | | | $ | (343,936 | ) | | $ | (182,879 | ) |
Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions | | | 8,589,369 | | | | (5,590,409 | ) | | | 280,576 | | | | 5,144,472 | | | | 3,149,348 | | | | 1,004,619 | | | | 5,242,635 | | | | (3,164,352 | ) | | | 5,792,317 | | | | (256,335 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations | | | 11,078,783 | | | | 4,553,684 | | | | 334,973 | | | | (2,930,583 | ) | | | 3,607,860 | | | | 114,680 | | | | 8,203,170 | | | | 6,286,989 | | | | 4,393,500 | | | | 383,831 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | | 20,906,270 | | | | (85,043 | ) | | | 858,072 | | | | 2,892,585 | | | | 6,850,655 | | | | 1,262,135 | | | | 14,094,570 | | | | 3,973,222 | | | | 9,841,881 | | | | (55,383 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders From: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | �� | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Realized Gains: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3,870,471 | ) | | | (2,998,341 | ) | | | (742,732 | ) | | | (721,628 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,889,987 | ) |
Class A | | | — | | | | — | | | | (626,758 | ) | | | (955,297 | ) | | | (158,717 | ) | | | (123,232 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (500,800 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | — | | | | (485,899 | ) | | | (377,983 | ) | | | (81,547 | ) | | | (87,966 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (305,357 | ) |
Net Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | — | | | | (43,319 | ) | | | (494,155 | ) | | | (353,676 | ) | | | (150,908 | ) | | | (13,002 | ) | | | (796,221 | ) | | | (286,567 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Class A | | | — | | | | — | | | | (57,154 | ) | | | (86,476 | ) | | | (22,646 | ) | | | — | | | | (95,754 | ) | | | (20,580 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Class C | | | — | | | | — | | | | (35,575 | ) | | | (4,842 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (39,475 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Distributions From Paid In Capital: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (54,926 | ) |
Class A | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (14,554 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (8,874 | ) |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | — | | | | (43,319 | ) | | | (5,570,012 | ) | | | (4,776,615 | ) | | | (1,156,550 | ) | | | (945,828 | ) | | | (931,450 | ) | | | (307,147 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,774,498 | ) |
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Share Transactions of Beneficial Interest: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | 13,755,855 | | | | 11,593,024 | | | | 13,777,569 | | | | 4,921,239 | | | | 5,035,616 | | | | 3,216,505 | | | | 8,199,481 | | | | 10,467,796 | | | | 6,717,239 | | | | 8,676,971 | |
Class A | | | 5,992,736 | | | | 3,460,232 | | | | 3,331,102 | | | | 1,598,423 | | | | 3,001,246 | | | | 946,333 | | | | 3,608,237 | | | | 2,816,620 | | | | 4,193,814 | | | | 1,105,692 | |
Class C | | | 977,201 | | | | 1,189,320 | | | | 451,668 | | | | 836,149 | | | | 649,431 | | | | 367,054 | | | | 1,595,953 | | | | 929,078 | | | | 593,576 | | | | 438,741 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | — | | | | 43,140 | | | | 4,259,930 | | | | 3,276,127 | | | | 871,348 | | | | 734,047 | | | | 775,603 | | | | 286,387 | | | | — | | | | 1,940,454 | |
Class A | | | — | | | | — | | | | 657,161 | | | | 1,027,941 | | | | 177,734 | | | | 119,701 | | | | 93,730 | | | | 20,108 | | | | — | | | | 363,529 | |
Class C | | | — | | | | — | | | | 464,142 | | | | 351,559 | | | | 81,120 | | | | 87,856 | | | | 39,226 | | | | | | | | — | | | | 313,976 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | (19,238,731 | ) | | | (9,905,060 | ) | | | (5,811,499 | ) | | | (14,843,844 | ) | | | (9,930,878 | ) | | | (4,020,261 | ) | | | (14,975,059 | ) | | | (10,120,339 | ) | | | (15,497,578 | ) | | | (5,872,142 | ) |
Class A | | | (3,367,797 | ) | | | (2,206,684 | ) | | | (6,548,328 | ) | | | (3,203,589 | ) | | | (3,176,674 | ) | | | (1,114,590 | ) | | | (3,408,343 | ) | | | (1,487,050 | ) | | | (4,560,250 | ) | | | (1,667,965 | ) |
Class C | | | (2,102,276 | ) | | | (1,909,025 | ) | | | (1,229,216 | ) | | | (1,626,251 | ) | | | (811,262 | ) | | | (606,898 | ) | | | (2,226,817 | ) | | | (1,010,559 | ) | | | (782,773 | ) | | | (1,405,211 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Share Transactions of Beneficial Interest | | | (3,983,012 | ) | | | 2,264,947 | | | | 9,352,529 | | | | (7,662,246 | ) | | | (4,102,319 | ) | | | (270,253 | ) | | | (6,297,989 | ) | | | 1,902,041 | | | | (9,335,972 | ) | | | 3,894,045 | |
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Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 16,923,258 | | | | 2,136,585 | | | | 4,640,589 | | | | (9,546,276 | ) | | | 1,591,786 | | | | 46,054 | | | | 6,865,131 | | | | 5,568,116 | | | | 505,909 | | | | 1,064,164 | |
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Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 95,428,111 | | | | 93,291,526 | | | | 38,065,569 | | | | 47,611,845 | | | | 28,297,658 | | | | 28,251,604 | | | | 56,209,038 | | | | 50,640,922 | | | | 33,704,615 | | | | 32,640,451 | |
End of Year* | | $ | 112,351,369 | | | $ | 95,428,111 | | | $ | 42,706,158 | | | $ | 38,065,569 | | | $ | 29,889,444 | | | $ | 28,297,658 | | | $ | 63,074,169 | | | $ | 56,209,038 | | | $ | 34,210,524 | | | $ | 33,704,615 | |
* Includes accumulated net investment income (loss) at end of year | | $ | 1,043,638 | | | $ | (161,564 | ) | | $ | 95,638 | | | $ | 440,040 | | | $ | 49,727 | | | $ | 129,834 | | | $ | 221,092 | | | $ | 528,087 | | | $ | 25,856 | | | $ | (123,870 | ) |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Dunham Floating Rate Bond Fund |
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The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each Period. |
| | Class N | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 9.70 | | | $ | 9.60 | | | $ | 9.87 | | | $ | 10.00 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income** | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.29 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income from investment operations | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.14 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 9.73 | | | $ | 9.70 | | | $ | 9.60 | | | $ | 9.87 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return + | | | 4.01 | % | | | 4.63 | % | | | 0.51 | % | | | 1.43 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in 000s) | | $ | 157,485 | | | $ | 94,219 | | | $ | 73,316 | | | $ | 63,120 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.27 | % | | | 1.27 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment income to average net assets: | | | 3.60 | % | | | 3.24 | % | | | 3.24 | % | | | 2.87 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 91 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 51 | % | | | 50 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014* | | | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014* | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 9.70 | | | $ | 9.59 | | | $ | 9.87 | | | $ | 10.00 | | | $ | 9.69 | | | $ | 9.59 | | | $ | 9.86 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income** | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.22 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.11 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.36 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.06 | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 9.72 | | | $ | 9.70 | | | $ | 9.59 | | | $ | 9.87 | | | $ | 9.73 | | | $ | 9.69 | | | $ | 9.59 | | | $ | 9.86 | |
Total return + | | | 3.64 | % | | | 4.49 | % | | | 0.16 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 3.31 | % # | | | 3.87 | % | | | (0.23 | )% | | | 0.63 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in 000s) | | $ | 16,229 | | | $ | 10,923 | | | $ | 8,598 | | | $ | 13,664 | | | $ | 6,215 | | | $ | 4,545 | | | $ | 3,573 | | | $ | 3,888 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | 1.28 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.78 | % | | | 2.10 | % | | | 2.02 | % | | | 2.02 | % |
Ratios of net investment income to average net assets: | | | 3.33 | % | | | 3.49 | % | | | 2.99 | % | | | 2.84 | % | | | 2.89 | % | | | 2.74 | % | | | 2.49 | % | | | 2.24 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 91 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 51 | % | | | 50 | % | | | 91 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 51 | % | | | 50 | % |
| * | The Fund commenced operations on November 1, 2013. |
| ** | The net investment income per share data was determined using the average shares outstanding throughout each period. |
| + | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deductions of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares and does not reflect the impact of any sales charge. |
| # | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Dunham Corporate/Government Bond Fund |
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The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each year. |
| | Class N | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 13.92 | | | $ | 13.75 | | | $ | 14.14 | | | $ | 14.07 | | | $ | 14.74 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income* | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.37 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.19 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 0.16 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income from investment operations | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.01 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.68 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 13.82 | | | $ | 13.92 | | | $ | 13.75 | | | $ | 14.14 | | | $ | 14.07 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return + | | | 1.72 | % | | | 4.09 | % | | | 0.36 | % | | | 3.85 | % # | | | 0.09 | % # | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 62,757 | | | $ | 48,025 | | | $ | 41,989 | | | $ | 43,888 | | | $ | 81,201 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 1.06 | % | | | 1.37 | % | | | 1.21 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment income to average net assets: | | | 2.27 | % | | | 2.61 | % | | | 3.00 | % | | | 2.69 | % | | | 2.56 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 61 | % | | | 58 | % | | | 54 | % | | | 60 | % | | | 173 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 13.90 | | | $ | 13.73 | | | $ | 14.13 | | | $ | 14.06 | | | $ | 14.73 | | | $ | 13.81 | | | $ | 13.65 | | | $ | 14.05 | | | $ | 13.98 | | | $ | 14.64 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income* | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.26 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.19 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.18 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 0.16 | | | | (0.35 | ) |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.50 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.44 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.43 | | | | (0.09 | ) |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.65 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 13.80 | | | $ | 13.90 | | | $ | 13.73 | | | $ | 14.13 | | | $ | 14.06 | | | $ | 13.71 | | | $ | 13.81 | | | $ | 13.65 | | | $ | 14.05 | | | $ | 13.98 | |
Total return + | | | 1.47 | % | | | 3.86 | % | | | 0.04 | % | | | 3.59 | % | | | (0.15 | )% | | | 0.98 | % | | | 3.27 | % | | | (0.45 | )% | | | 3.08 | % | | | (0.59 | )% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 6,260 | | | $ | 4,832 | | | $ | 4,788 | | | $ | 3,684 | | | $ | 6,888 | | | $ | 3,199 | | | $ | 3,364 | | | $ | 3,698 | | | $ | 3,690 | | | $ | 7,733 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.38 | % | | | 1.31 | % | | | 1.62 | % | | | 1.46 | % | | | 2.10 | % | | | 1.88 | % | | | 1.81 | % | | | 2.12 | % | | | 1.96 | % |
Ratios of net investment income to average net assets: | | | 2.01 | % | | | 2.40 | % | | | 2.74 | % | | | 2.44 | % | | | 2.37 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 2.27 | % | | | 1.94 | % | | | 1.80 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 61 | % | | | 58 | % | | | 54 | % | | | 60 | % | | | 173 | % | | | 61 | % | | | 58 | % | | | 54 | % | | | 60 | % | | | 173 | % |
| * | The net investment income per share data was determined using the average shares outstanding throughout each year. |
| + | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect the deductions of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares and does not |
| # | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Dunham Monthly Distribution Fund |
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The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each year. |
| | Class N | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 35.74 | | | $ | 36.36 | | | $ | 38.16 | | | $ | 38.47 | | | $ | 37.22 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)* | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.36 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.79 | | | | 0.49 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | 1.35 | | | | 2.13 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 2.43 | | | | 0.63 | | | | (0.57 | ) | | | 1.52 | | | | 2.49 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | — | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.41 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.80 | ) | | | (1.59 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tax return of capital | | | (1.46 | ) | | | (0.70 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 0.00 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.46 | ) | | | (1.25 | ) | | | (1.23 | ) | | | (1.83 | ) | | | (1.24 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 36.71 | | | $ | 35.74 | | | $ | 36.36 | | | $ | 38.16 | | | $ | 38.47 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return + # | | | 6.92 | % | | | 1.79 | % | | | (1.53 | )% | | | 4.01 | % | | | 6.75 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 212,178 | | | $ | 153,084 | | | $ | 163,843 | | | $ | 156,964 | | | $ | 161,347 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
After waivers | | | 2.73 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 2.09 | % | | | 2.53 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends/borrowings on short sales | | | 1.17 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.59 | % | | | 0.24 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding dividends/borrowings on short sales: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fee waivers | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | 2.17 | % | | | 2.11 | % | | | 2.10 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
After fee waivers | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.62 | % | | | 1.94 | % | | | 1.99 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fee waivers | | | (1.06 | )% | | | 0.39 | % | | | (0.56 | )% | | | 0.26 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
After fee waivers | | | (1.03 | )% | | | 0.40 | % | | | (0.48 | )% | | | 0.43 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 382 | % | | | 208 | % | | | 155 | % | | | 229 | % | | | 227 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 34.90 | | | $ | 35.63 | | | $ | 37.52 | | | $ | 37.95 | | | $ | 36.82 | | | $ | 28.94 | | | $ | 29.99 | | | $ | 32.01 | | | $ | 32.87 | | | $ | 32.29 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)* | | | (0.40 | ) | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.24 | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.69 | | | | 0.39 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | 1.33 | | | | 2.13 | | | | 2.22 | | | | 0.34 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.89 | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 2.29 | | | | 0.52 | | | | (0.66 | ) | | | 1.40 | | | | 2.37 | | | | 1.67 | | | | 0.20 | | | | (0.79 | ) | | | 0.97 | | | | 1.82 | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | — | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.41 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.41 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.80 | ) | | | (1.59 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.80 | ) | | | (1.59 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) |
Tax return of capital | | | (1.46 | ) | | | (0.70 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 0.00 | | | | (1.46 | ) | | | (0.70 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 0.00 | |
Total distributions | | | (1.46 | ) | | | (1.25 | ) | | | (1.23 | ) | | | (1.83 | ) | | | (1.24 | ) | | | (1.46 | ) | | | (1.25 | ) | | | (1.23 | ) | | | (1.83 | ) | | | (1.24 | ) |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 35.73 | | | $ | 34.90 | | | $ | 35.63 | | | $ | 37.52 | | | $ | 37.95 | | | $ | 29.15 | | | $ | 28.94 | | | $ | 29.99 | | | $ | 32.01 | | | $ | 32.87 | |
Total return + # | | | 6.64 | % | | | 1.54 | % | | | (1.80 | )% | | | 3.74 | % | | | 6.50 | % | | | 5.82 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | (2.53 | )% | | | 2.99 | % | | | 5.71 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 41,186 | | | $ | 45,552 | | | $ | 74,247 | | | $ | 79,132 | | | $ | 68,427 | | | $ | 34,601 | | | $ | 39,118 | | | $ | 50,215 | | | $ | 48,193 | | | $ | 37,577 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
After waivers | | | 2.93 | % | | | 2.06 | % | | | 2.33 | % | | | 2.78 | % | | | 2.48 | % | | | 3.68 | % | | | 2.83 | % | | | 3.09 | % | | | 3.53 | % | | | 3.23 | % |
Dividends/borrowings on short sales | | | 1.12 | % | | | 0.59 | % | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.59 | % | | | 0.24 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | 0.60 | % | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.59 | % | | | 0.24 | % |
Excluding dividends/borrowings on short sales: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fee waivers | | | 1.83 | % | | | 1.49 | % | | | 2.42 | % | | | 2.36 | % | | | 2.34 | % | | | 2.58 | % | | | 2.24 | % | | | 3.16 | % | | | 3.11 | % | | | 3.10 | % |
After fee waivers | | | 1.81 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.86 | % | | | 2.19 | % | | | 2.24 | % | | | 2.56 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | 2.62 | % | | | 2.94 | % | | | 2.99 | % |
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fee waivers | | | (1.14 | )% | | | 0.36 | % | | | (0.79 | )% | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.52 | % | | | (1.89 | )% | | | (0.50 | )% | | | (1.54 | )% | | | (0.74 | )% | | | (0.32 | )% |
After fee waivers | | | (1.11 | )% | | | 0.37 | % | | | (0.71 | )% | | | 0.18 | % | | | 0.63 | % | | | (1.86 | )% | | | (0.48 | )% | | | (1.46 | )% | | | (0.57 | )% | | | (0.21 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 382 | % | | | 208 | % | | | 155 | % | | | 229 | % | | | 227 | % | | | 382 | % | | | 208 | % | | | 155 | % | | | 229 | % | | | 227 | % |
| * | The net investment income (loss) per share data was determined using the average shares outstanding throughout each year. |
| + | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect the deductions of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares and does not reflect the impact of any sales charge. |
| # | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Dunham Dynamic Macro Fund |
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The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each year. |
| | Class N | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 9.55 | | | $ | 9.81 | | | $ | 9.65 | | | $ | 9.67 | | | $ | 9.95 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) * | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.00 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.33 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) ** | | | 0.66 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 0.30 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 0.63 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.08 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tax return of capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 10.18 | | | $ | 9.55 | | | $ | 9.81 | | | $ | 9.65 | | | $ | 9.67 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return + # | | | 6.60 | % | | | (2.68 | )% | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.80 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 36,104 | | | $ | 28,650 | | | $ | 28,518 | | | $ | 11,758 | | | $ | 7,185 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | 1.83 | % | | | 1.63 | % | | | 2.15 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | 1.67 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | (0.32 | )% | | | (0.03 | )% | | | (1.37 | )% | | | 1.96 | % | | | 3.35 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 7 | % | | | 54 | % | | | 70 | % | | | 238 | % | | | 292 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 9.52 | | | $ | 9.81 | | | $ | 9.68 | | | $ | 9.70 | | | $ | 9.98 | | | $ | 9.23 | | | $ | 9.58 | | | $ | 9.52 | | | $ | 9.56 | | | $ | 9.86 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) * | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.31 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.23 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) ** | | | 0.66 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 0.27 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 0.63 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 0.32 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 0.60 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.51 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.07 | | | | (0.03 | ) |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) |
Tax return of capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) |
Total distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 10.12 | | | $ | 9.52 | | | $ | 9.81 | | | $ | 9.68 | | | $ | 9.70 | | | $ | 9.74 | | | $ | 9.23 | | | $ | 9.58 | | | $ | 9.52 | | | $ | 9.56 | |
Total return + # | | | 6.30 | % | | | (2.95 | )% | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | 5.53 | % | | | (3.66 | )% | | | 0.63 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | (0.29 | )% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 6,224 | | | $ | 3,897 | | | $ | 3,296 | | | $ | 1,729 | | | $ | 1,782 | | | $ | 1,969 | | | $ | 2,131 | | | $ | 1,938 | | | $ | 1,712 | | | $ | 2,053 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets | | | 2.08 | % | | | 1.88 | % | | | 2.40 | % | | | 2.15 | % | | | 1.92 | % | | | 2.83 | % | | | 2.63 | % | | | 3.15 | % | | | 2.90 | % | | | 2.67 | % |
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | (0.58 | )% | | | (0.26 | )% | | | (1.63 | )% | | | 1.92 | % | | | 3.13 | % | | | (1.34 | )% | | | (1.02 | )% | | | (2.35 | )% | | | 1.19 | % | | | 2.38 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 7 | % | | | 54 | % | | | 70 | % | | | 238 | % | | | 292 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 54 | % | | | 70 | % | | | 238 | % | | | 292 | % |
| * | The net investment income (loss) per share data was determined using the average shares outstanding throughout each year. |
| ** | The amount of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment per share for the years ended October 31, 2015 and 2014 does not accord with the amounts in the Statements of Operations due to the timing of purchases and sales of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values. |
| + | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect the deductions of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares and does not reflect the impact of any sales charges. |
| # | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Dunham High-Yield Bond Fund |
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The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each year. |
| | Class N | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 8.94 | | | $ | 8.92 | | | $ | 9.51 | | | $ | 9.61 | | | $ | 9.52 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income* | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.44 | | | | 0.44 | | | | 0.46 | | | | 0.47 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.09 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.46 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.56 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 9.22 | | | $ | 8.94 | | | $ | 8.92 | | | $ | 9.51 | | | $ | 9.61 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return + | | | 8.19 | % | | | 5.39 | % | | | (1.63 | )% | | | 3.77 | % | | | 6.05 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 103,567 | | | $ | 78,194 | | | $ | 78,654 | | | $ | 102,412 | | | $ | 134,487 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment income to average net assets: | | | 4.62 | % | | | 5.09 | % | | | 4.77 | % | | | 4.72 | % | | | 4.89 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 142 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 51 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 94 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 9.02 | | | $ | 8.99 | | | $ | 9.58 | | | $ | 9.68 | | | $ | 9.59 | | | $ | 8.88 | | | $ | 8.86 | | | $ | 9.46 | | | $ | 9.55 | | | $ | 9.47 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income* | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.44 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.40 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.03 | | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.08 | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.45 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.39 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.48 | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 9.29 | | | $ | 9.02 | | | $ | 8.99 | | | $ | 9.58 | | | $ | 9.68 | | | $ | 9.17 | | | $ | 8.88 | | | $ | 8.86 | | | $ | 9.46 | | | $ | 9.55 | |
Total return + # | | | 7.70 | % | | | 5.21 | % | | | (1.88 | )% | | | 3.49 | % | | | 5.74 | % | | | 7.45 | % | | | 4.65 | % | | | (2.47 | )% | | | 3.13 | % | | | 5.17 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 12,085 | | | $ | 10,478 | | | $ | 10,224 | | | $ | 22,022 | | | $ | 19,888 | | | $ | 7,785 | | | $ | 7,687 | | | $ | 9,231 | | | $ | 11,652 | | | $ | 13,741 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | 1.44 | % | | | 1.33 | % | | | 1.27 | % | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.36 | % | | | 1.94 | % | | | 1.83 | % | | | 1.77 | % | | | 1.84 | % | | | 1.86 | % |
Ratios of net investment income to average net assets: | | | 4.38 | % | | | 4.84 | % | | | 4.52 | % | | | 4.47 | % | | | 4.64 | % | | | 3.88 | % | | | 4.34 | % | | | 4.02 | % | | | 3.97 | % | | | 4.15 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 142 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 51 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 94 | % | | | 142 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 51 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 94 | % |
| * | The net investment income per share data was determined using the average shares outstanding throughout each year. |
| + | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect the deductions of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares and does |
| # | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Dunham Alternative Dividend Fund |
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The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period. |
| | Class N | | | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended | | | Period Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Period Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Period Ended | |
| | October 31, | | | October 31, | | | October 31, | | | October 31, | | | October 31, | | | October 31, | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016* | | | 2017 | | | 2016* | | | 2017 | | | 2016* | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.72 | | | $ | 12.00 | | | $ | 11.72 | | | $ | 12.00 | | | $ | 11.71 | | | $ | 12.00 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income** | | | 0.59 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.46 | | | | 0.01 | |
Net realized and unrealized loss | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 0.12 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 0.11 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 0.00 | | | | (0.29 | ) |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.57 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.56 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.57 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.56 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.27 | | | $ | 11.72 | | | $ | 11.27 | | | $ | 11.72 | | | $ | 11.24 | | | $ | 11.71 | |
Total return + | | | 0.90 | % # | | | (2.33 | )% | | | 0.78 | % | | | (2.33 | )% | | | (0.14 | )% # | | | (2.42 | )% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in 000s) | | $ | 35,285 | | | $ | 23,934 | | | $ | 729 | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | 1,275 | | | $ | 418 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees paid indirectly | | | 1.31 | % | | | 1.88 | % ^ | | | 1.56 | % | | | 2.61 | % ^ | | | 2.31 | % | | | 2.74 | % ^ |
After fees paid indirectly | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.88 | % ^ | | | 1.41 | % | | | 2.61 | % ^ | | | 2.16 | % | | | 2.74 | % ^ |
Ratios of net investment income to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees pain indirectly | | | 4.83 | % | | | 0.86 | % ^ | | | 4.34 | % | | | 4.18 | % ^ | | | 3.80 | % | | | 0.44 | % ^ |
After fees paid indirectly | | | 4.99 | % | | | 0.86 | % ^ | | | 4.37 | % | | | 4.18 | % ^ | | | 3.95 | % | | | 0.44 | % ^ |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 514 | % | | | 41 | % (1) | | | 514 | % | | | 41 | % (1) | | | 514 | % | | | 41 | % (1) |
| * | The Fund commenced operations on August 31, 2016. |
| ** | The net investment income per share data was determined using the average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| + | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deductions of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares and does not reflect the impact of any sales charge. |
| ^ | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
| # | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund |
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The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period. |
| | Class N | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 9.37 | | | $ | 8.92 | | | $ | 9.64 | | | $ | 10.00 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)** | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.07 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.42 | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.46 | | | | (0.72 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tax return of capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 9.32 | | | $ | 9.37 | | | $ | 8.92 | | | $ | 9.64 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return + # | | | 0.57 | % | | | 5.14 | % | | | (7.42 | )% | | | (2.99 | )% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in 000s) | | $ | 32,441 | | | $ | 24,728 | | | $ | 31,935 | | | $ | 42,440 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets | | | 1.54 | % | | | 1.28 | % | | | 1.38 | % | | | 1.38 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | (0.37 | )% | | | 0.41 | % | | | 0.52 | % | | | 0.66 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate (1) | | | 56 | % | | | 64 | % | | | 52 | % | | | 60 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014* | | | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014* | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 9.32 | | | $ | 8.90 | | | $ | 9.64 | | | $ | 10.00 | | | $ | 9.22 | | | $ | 8.84 | | | $ | 9.62 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)** | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.04 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.41 | | | | (0.76 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.41 | | | | (0.76 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.42 | | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.38 | | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | — | | | | (0.00 | ) (a) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.00 | ) (a) | | | — | | | | — | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Tax return of capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.00 | ) (a) | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.00 | ) (a) | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 9.26 | | | $ | 9.32 | | | $ | 8.90 | | | $ | 9.64 | | | $ | 9.10 | | | $ | 9.22 | | | $ | 8.84 | | | $ | 9.62 | |
Total return + # | | | 0.46 | % | | | 4.77 | % | | | (7.65 | )% | | | (3.22 | )% | | | (0.19 | )% | | | 4.31 | % | | | (8.11 | )% | | | (3.72 | )% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in 000s) | | $ | 2,968 | | | $ | 2,118 | | | $ | 3,208 | | | $ | 3,513 | | | $ | 1,330 | | | $ | 1,204 | | | $ | 1,638 | | | $ | 1,879 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets ^ | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.63 | % | | | 1.63 | % | | | 2.29 | % | | | 2.03 | % | | | 2.13 | % | | | 2.13 | % |
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to average net assets ^ | | | (0.63 | )% | | | 0.10 | % | | | 0.29 | % | | | 0.41 | % | | | (1.11 | )% | | | (0.33 | )% | | | (0.24 | )% | | | (0.09 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate (1) | | | 56 | % | | | 64 | % | | | 52 | % | | | 60 | % | | | 56 | % | | | 64 | % | | | 52 | % | | | 60 | % |
| * | The Fund commenced operations on November 1, 2013. |
| ** | The net investment income (loss) per share data was determined using the average shares outstanding throughout the year. |
| (a) | Represents less than $0.01 per share. |
| + | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect the deductions of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares and does not reflect the impact of any sales charges. |
| # | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. |
| ^ | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
| (1) | Not annualized for period less than one year. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Dunham Appreciation & Income Fund |
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The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each year. |
| | Class N | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 8.05 | | | $ | 8.75 | | | $ | 10.88 | | | $ | 10.09 | | | $ | 8.90 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income* | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.16 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.72 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | 0.83 | | | | 1.28 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 0.88 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 0.94 | | | | 1.44 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (1.72 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (1.89 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 8.68 | | | $ | 8.05 | | | $ | 8.75 | | | $ | 10.88 | | | $ | 10.09 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return + # | | | 11.20 | % | | | (1.92 | )% | | | (2.67 | )% | | | 9.37 | % | | | 16.59 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 12,953 | | | $ | 16,929 | | | $ | 20,210 | | | $ | 18,576 | | | $ | 15,855 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | 1.41 | % | | | 1.42 | % | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.44 | % | | | 1.39 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment income to average net assets: | | | 1.90 | % | | | 2.83 | % | | | 2.83 | % | | | 1.07 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 106 | % | | | 96 | % | | | 82 | % | | | 129 | % | | | 62 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 8.03 | | | $ | 8.73 | | | $ | 10.85 | | | $ | 10.06 | | | $ | 8.88 | | | $ | 7.86 | | | $ | 8.56 | | | $ | 10.66 | | | $ | 9.90 | | | $ | 8.74 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income * | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.06 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.72 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) | | | 0.82 | | | | 1.27 | | | | 0.71 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) | | | 0.80 | | | | 1.26 | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 0.86 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 0.91 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 0.78 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 0.81 | | | | 1.32 | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (1.72 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (1.72 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (1.86 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (1.78 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 8.66 | | | $ | 8.03 | | | $ | 8.73 | | | $ | 10.85 | | | $ | 10.06 | | | $ | 8.46 | | | $ | 7.86 | | | $ | 8.56 | | | $ | 10.66 | | | $ | 9.90 | |
Total return + # | | | 10.92 | % | | | (2.19 | )% | | | (2.84 | )% | | | 9.10 | % | | | 16.21 | % | | | 10.08 | % | | | (2.95 | )% | | | (3.53 | )% | | | 8.21 | % | | | 15.35 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 3,125 | | | $ | 3,638 | | | $ | 4,211 | | | $ | 4,509 | | | $ | 4,368 | | | $ | 2,708 | | | $ | 3,181 | | | $ | 4,956 | | | $ | 4,046 | | | $ | 3,765 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.67 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.64 | % | | | 2.41 | % | | | 2.44 | % | | | 2.34 | % | | | 2.44 | % | | | 2.39 | % |
Ratios of net investment income to average net assets: | | | 1.66 | % | | | 2.57 | % | | | 2.56 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 1.45 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 1.81 | % | | | 1.91 | % | | | 0.08 | % | | | 0.70 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 106 | % | | | 96 | % | | | 82 | % | | | 129 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 106 | % | | | 96 | % | | | 82 | % | | | 129 | % | | | 62 | % |
| * | The net investment income per share data was determined using the average shares outstanding throughout each year. |
| + | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect the deductions of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares and does not reflect the impact of any sales charge. |
| # | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Dunham Large Cap Value Fund |
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The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each year. |
| | Class N | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 12.22 | | | $ | 16.32 | | | $ | 16.21 | | | $ | 14.55 | | | $ | 11.74 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income * | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.16 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.01 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.06 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 2.78 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income from investment operations | | | 2.16 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 1.83 | | | | 2.94 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | (4.10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (4.28 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 14.16 | | | $ | 12.22 | | | $ | 16.32 | | | $ | 16.21 | | | $ | 14.55 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return + # | | | 17.84 | % | | | 1.73 | % | | | 1.41 | % | | | 12.64 | % | | | 25.30 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 55,155 | | | $ | 45,026 | | | $ | 44,620 | | | $ | 41,917 | | | $ | 37,688 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
After fee waivers ^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees paid indirectly | | | 1.13 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
After fees paid indirectly | | | 1.12 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment income to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
After fee waivers ^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 0.82 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees paid indirectly | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.81 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
After fees paid indirectly | | | 1.13 | % | | | 1.81 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 61 | % | | | 59 | % | | | 101 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 16 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 12.16 | | | $ | 16.26 | | | $ | 16.16 | | | $ | 14.52 | | | $ | 11.72 | | | $ | 11.65 | | | $ | 15.74 | | | $ | 15.68 | | | $ | 14.09 | | | $ | 11.36 | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)* | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.03 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.02 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.06 | | | | 1.69 | | | | 2.77 | | | | 1.92 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.06 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 2.71 | |
Total income from investment operations | | | 2.13 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 1.78 | | | | 2.90 | | | | 1.94 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 1.62 | | | | 2.74 | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | 0.00 | | | | (4.10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4.10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (4.24 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (4.13 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 14.10 | | | $ | 12.16 | | | $ | 16.26 | | | $ | 16.16 | | | $ | 14.52 | | | $ | 13.47 | | | $ | 11.65 | | | $ | 15.74 | | | $ | 15.68 | | | $ | 14.09 | |
Total return + # | | | 17.66 | % | | | 1.43 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 12.31 | % | | | 24.99 | % | | | 16.72 | % | | | 0.66 | % | | | 0.38 | % | | | 11.49 | % | | | 24.09 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 10,174 | | | $ | 6,544 | | | $ | 6,577 | | | $ | 7,685 | | | $ | 4,980 | | | $ | 4,640 | | | $ | 4,850 | | | $ | 5,805 | | | $ | 5,639 | | | $ | 5,029 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
After fee waivers ^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2.26 | % | | | 2.00 | % |
Before fees paid indirectly | | | 1.38 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.37 | % | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 2.13 | % | | | 1.93 | % | | | 2.12 | % | | | 2.26 | % | | | 2.00 | % |
After fees paid indirectly | | | 1.37 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.37 | % | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 2.12 | % | | | 1.93 | % | | | 2.12 | % | | | 2.26 | % | | | 2.00 | % |
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
After fee waivers ^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (0.18 | )% | | | 0.25 | % |
Before fees paid indirectly | | | 0.84 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.14 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | (0.18 | )% | | | 0.25 | % |
After fees paid indirectly | | | 0.85 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | (0.18 | )% | | | 0.25 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 61 | % | | | 59 | % | | | 101 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 61 | % | | | 59 | % | | | 101 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 16 | % |
| * | The net investment income (loss) per share data was determined using the average shares outstanding throughout each year. |
| + | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect the deductions of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares and does not reflect the impact of any sales charges. |
| (a) | Represents less than $0.01 per share. |
| # | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Dunham Focused Large Cap Growth Fund |
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The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each year. |
| | Class N | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 15.92 | | | $ | 16.97 | | | $ | 15.01 | | | $ | 14.02 | | | $ | 10.42 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss* | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 3.59 | | | | (0.86 | ) | | | 2.12 | | | | 1.29 | | | | 3.70 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 3.45 | | | | (0.96 | ) | | | 1.96 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 3.60 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 19.37 | | | $ | 15.92 | | | $ | 16.97 | | | $ | 15.01 | | | $ | 14.02 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return + | | | 21.67 | % | | | (5.66 | )% | | | 13.06 | % | | | 8.48 | % | | | 34.55 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 56,472 | | | $ | 51,242 | | | $ | 51,312 | | | $ | 37,106 | | | $ | 814 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fee waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.71 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
After fee waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment loss to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fee waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (0.79 | )% | | | (0.64 | )% | | | (1.00 | )% | | | (0.76 | )% | | | (0.70 | )% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
After fee waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (0.77 | )% | | | (0.64 | )% | | | (1.00 | )% | | | (0.76 | )% | | | (0.67 | )% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 38 | % | | | 29 | % | | | 45 | % | | | 29 | % | | | 91 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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’ | | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 15.73 | | | $ | 16.80 | | | $ | 14.91 | | | $ | 13.96 | | | $ | 10.39 | | | $ | 15.17 | | | $ | 16.33 | | | $ | 14.59 | | | $ | 13.76 | | | $ | 10.33 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss* | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 3.53 | | | | (0.84 | ) | | | 2.08 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 3.68 | | | | 3.40 | | | | (0.82 | ) | | | 2.05 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 3.69 | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 3.35 | | | | (0.98 | ) | | | 1.89 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 3.57 | | | | 3.10 | | | | (1.07 | ) | | | 1.74 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 3.43 | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 0.00 | | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 19.08 | | | $ | 15.73 | | | $ | 16.80 | | | $ | 14.91 | | | $ | 13.96 | | | $ | 18.27 | | | $ | 15.17 | | | $ | 16.33 | | | $ | 14.59 | | | $ | 13.76 | |
Total return + | | | 21.30 | % | | | (5.84 | )% | | | 12.68 | % | | | 8.23 | % | | | 34.36 | % | | | 20.44 | % | | | (6.56 | )% | | | 11.93 | % | | | 7.47 | % | | | 33.20 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 12,944 | | | $ | 9,620 | | | $ | 8,762 | | | $ | 19,949 | | | $ | 11,399 | | | $ | 6,758 | | | $ | 4,988 | | | $ | 5,222 | | | $ | 4,361 | | | $ | 510 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fee waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | 1.41 | % | | | 1.45 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.41 | % | | | 1.96 | % | | | 2.16 | % | | | 2.20 | % | | | 2.34 | % | | | 2.16 | % | | | 2.71 | % |
After fee waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | 1.39 | % | | | 1.45 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.41 | % | | | 1.94 | % | | | 2.14 | % | | | 2.20 | % | | | 2.34 | % | | | 2.16 | % | | | 2.69 | % |
Ratios of net investment loss to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fee waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (1.05 | )% | | | (0.91 | )% | | | (1.20 | )% | | | (1.48 | )% | | | (0.95 | )% | | | (1.80 | )% | | | (1.67 | )% | | | (2.00 | )% | | | (1.87 | )% | | | (1.70 | )% |
After fee waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (1.03 | )% | | | (0.91 | )% | | | (1.20 | )% | | | (1.48 | )% | | | (0.92 | )% | | | (1.78 | )% | | | (1.67 | )% | | | (2.00 | )% | | | (1.87 | )% | | | (1.67 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 38 | % | | | 29 | % | | | 45 | % | | | 29 | % | | | 91 | % | | | 38 | % | | | 29 | % | | | 45 | % | | | 29 | % | | | 91 | % |
| * | The net investment loss per share data was determined using the average shares outstanding throughout each year. |
| + | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect the deductions of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares and does not reflect the impact of any sales charge. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Dunham International Stock Fund |
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The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each year. |
| | Class N | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 14.24 | | | $ | 14.24 | | | $ | 15.21 | | | $ | 15.22 | | | $ | 12.05 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income * | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.07 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 3.09 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | 0.10 | | | | 3.24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 3.30 | | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | 0.25 | | | | 3.31 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 17.54 | | | $ | 14.24 | | | $ | 14.24 | | | $ | 15.21 | | | $ | 15.22 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return + # | | | 23.17 | % | | | 0.06 | % | | | (4.10 | )% | | | 1.66 | % | | | 27.64 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 90,257 | | | $ | 78,640 | | | $ | 76,992 | | | $ | 57,359 | | | $ | 49,815 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees paid indirectly | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.63 | % | | | 2.04 | % | | | 2.04 | % | | | 2.11 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
After fees paid indirectly | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.63 | % | | | 2.04 | % | | | 2.04 | % | | | 2.11 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment income to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees paid indirectly | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.52 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
After fees paid indirectly | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.52 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 119 | % | | | 143 | % | | | 125 | % | | | 117 | % | | | 131 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 14.17 | | | $ | 14.21 | | | $ | 15.16 | | | $ | 15.19 | | | $ | 12.03 | | | $ | 13.60 | | | $ | 13.73 | | | $ | 14.68 | | | $ | 14.70 | | | $ | 11.64 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)* | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.03 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.00 | ) (a) | | | (0.06 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 3.08 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | 0.06 | | | | 3.22 | | | | 2.95 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | 0.10 | | | | 3.13 | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 3.25 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | 0.21 | | | | 3.28 | | | | 2.99 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.73 | ) | | | 0.10 | | | | 3.07 | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 17.42 | | | $ | 14.17 | | | $ | 14.21 | | | $ | 15.16 | | | $ | 15.19 | | | $ | 16.59 | | | $ | 13.60 | | | $ | 13.73 | | | $ | 14.68 | | | $ | 14.70 | |
Total return + # | | | 22.94 | % | | | (0.28 | )% | | | (4.26 | )% | | | 1.35 | % | | | 27.40 | % | | | 21.99 | % | | | (0.95 | )% | | | (5.06 | )% | | | 0.67 | % | | | 26.40 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 15,524 | | | $ | 10,305 | | | $ | 9,032 | | | $ | 7,871 | | | $ | 4,741 | | | $ | 6,570 | | | $ | 6,483 | | | $ | 7,268 | | | $ | 6,551 | | | $ | 5,627 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees paid indirectly | | | 1.81 | % | | | 1.88 | % | | | 2.29 | % | | | 2.29 | % | | | 2.36 | % | | | 2.56 | % | | | 2.63 | % | | | 3.04 | % | | | 3.04 | % | | | 3.11 | % |
After fees paid indirectly | | | 1.80 | % | | | 1.88 | % | | | 2.29 | % | | | 2.29 | % | | | 2.36 | % | | | 2.55 | % | | | 2.63 | % | | | 3.04 | % | | | 3.04 | % | | | 3.11 | % |
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees paid indirectly | | | 1.07 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | (0.19 | )% | | | 0.97 | % | | | 0.41 | % | | | 0.30 | % | | | 0.20 | % | | | (0.94 | )% | | | (0.02 | )% | | | (0.46 | )% |
After fees paid indirectly | | | 1.08 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | (0.19 | )% | | | 0.97 | % | | | 0.41 | % | | | 0.31 | % | | | 0.20 | % | | | (0.94 | )% | | | (0.02 | )% | | | (0.46 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 119 | % | | | 143 | % | | | 125 | % | | | 117 | % | | | 131 | % | | | 119 | % | | | 143 | % | | | 125 | % | | | 117 | % | | | 131 | % |
| * | The net investment income (loss) per share data was determined using the average shares outstanding throughout each year. |
| + | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect the deductions of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares and does not reflect the impact of any sales charges. |
| # | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. |
| (a) | Represents less than $0.01 per share. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Dunham Real Estate Stock Fund |
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The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each year. |
| | Class N | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 18.31 | | | $ | 19.23 | | | $ | 19.27 | | | $ | 16.53 | | | $ | 15.79 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income * | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.23 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 3.20 | | | | 1.27 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income from investment operations | | | 0.53 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 3.33 | | | | 1.50 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | (2.82 | ) | | | (1.76 | ) | | | (0.93 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (3.18 | ) | | | (1.97 | ) | | | (1.04 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.76 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 15.66 | | | $ | 18.31 | | | $ | 19.23 | | | $ | 19.27 | | | $ | 16.53 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return + | | | 3.63 | % | | | 5.77 | % | | | 5.13 | % | | | 21.09 | % | | | 9.85 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 34,256 | | | $ | 25,479 | | | $ | 33,379 | | | $ | 37,143 | | | $ | 33,545 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.21 | % | | | 1.64 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment income to average net assets: | | | 0.79 | % | | | 1.74 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 101 | % | | | 110 | % | | | 110 | % | | | 97 | % | | | 163 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 18.35 | | | $ | 19.26 | | | $ | 19.33 | | | $ | 16.55 | | | $ | 15.77 | | | $ | 17.55 | | | $ | 18.50 | | | $ | 18.65 | | | $ | 16.02 | | | $ | 15.33 | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) * | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.07 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 3.22 | | | | 1.31 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.82 | | | | 3.11 | | | | 1.23 | |
Total income from investment operations | | | 0.51 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 3.30 | | | | 1.46 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 3.07 | | | | 1.30 | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.00 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | (2.82 | ) | | | (1.76 | ) | | | (0.93 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (2.82 | ) | | | (1.76 | ) | | | (0.93 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (3.08 | ) | | | (1.92 | ) | | | (1.02 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.68 | ) | | | (3.03 | ) | | | (1.78 | ) | | | (0.93 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 15.78 | | | $ | 18.35 | | | $ | 19.26 | | | $ | 19.33 | | | $ | 16.55 | | | $ | 14.88 | | | $ | 17.55 | | | $ | 18.50 | | | $ | 18.65 | | | $ | 16.02 | |
Total return + | | | 3.44 | % | | | 5.54 | % | | | 4.85 | % | | | 20.73 | % | | | 9.60 | % | | | 2.61 | % | | | 4.73 | % | | | 4.08 | % | | | 19.88 | % | | | 8.73 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 6,002 | | | $ | 9,376 | | | $ | 10,386 | | | $ | 3,913 | | | $ | 2,539 | | | $ | 2,448 | | | $ | 3,211 | | | $ | 3,847 | | | $ | 4,166 | | | $ | 2,684 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | 1.42 | % | | | 1.45 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 1.84 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 2.17 | % | | | 2.21 | % | | | 2.64 | % | | | 2.59 | % | | | 2.30 | % |
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | 0.60 | % | | | 1.45 | % | | | 0.53 | % | | | 0.48 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | (0.11 | )% | | | 0.70 | % | | | (0.21 | )% | | | (0.24 | )% | | | 0.40 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 101 | % | | | 110 | % | | | 110 | % | | | 97 | % | | | 163 | % | | | 101 | % | | | 110 | % | | | 110 | % | | | 97 | % | | | 163 | % |
| * | The net investment income (loss) per share data was determined using the average shares outstanding throughout each year. |
| + | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect the deductions of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares and does not reflect the impact of any sales charge. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Dunham Small Cap Value Fund |
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The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each year. |
| | Class N | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 14.41 | | | $ | 14.27 | | | $ | 15.45 | | | $ | 14.65 | | | $ | 11.21 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) * | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.09 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.07 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 3.57 | | | | 0.54 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 1.45 | | | | 3.40 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 3.64 | | | | 0.63 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 1.49 | | | | 3.47 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | (0.67 | ) | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.99 | ) | | | (0.69 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 17.47 | | | $ | 14.41 | | | $ | 14.27 | | | $ | 15.45 | | | $ | 14.65 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return + # | | | 25.55 | % | | | 4.58 | % | | | (1.59 | )% | | | 10.30 | % | | | 31.05 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 22,710 | | | $ | 22,254 | | | $ | 22,068 | | | $ | 23,783 | | | $ | 16,640 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | 1.32 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.45 | % | | | 1.29 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | 0.45 | % | | | 0.64 | % | | | (0.10 | )% | | | 0.27 | % | | | 0.62 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 100 | % | | | 129 | % | | | 122 | % | | | 106 | % | | | 147 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 14.29 | | | $ | 14.18 | | | $ | 15.36 | | | $ | 14.59 | | | $ | 11.16 | | | $ | 13.02 | | | $ | 13.06 | | | $ | 14.32 | | | $ | 13.74 | | | $ | 10.59 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)* | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.05 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.00 | ) (a) | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 3.54 | | | | 0.54 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 1.44 | | | | 3.42 | | | | 3.21 | | | | 0.49 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 1.35 | | | | 3.18 | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 3.57 | | | | 0.59 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 1.44 | | | | 3.43 | | | | 3.13 | | | | 0.44 | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 1.25 | | | | 3.15 | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | (0.67 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | (0.67 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | (0.67 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | (0.67 | ) | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 17.31 | | | $ | 14.29 | | | $ | 14.18 | | | $ | 15.36 | | | $ | 14.59 | | | $ | 15.67 | | | $ | 13.02 | | | $ | 13.06 | | | $ | 14.32 | | | $ | 13.74 | |
Total return + # | | | 25.26 | % | | | 4.33 | % | | | (1.83 | )% | | | 10.02 | % | | | 30.74 | % | | | 24.29 | % | | | 3.52 | % | | | (2.56 | )% | | | 9.22 | % | | | 29.75 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 4,569 | | | $ | 3,802 | | | $ | 3,801 | | | $ | 3,268 | | | $ | 1,756 | | | $ | 2,611 | | | $ | 2,241 | | | $ | 2,383 | | | $ | 2,494 | | | $ | 2,057 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.73 | % | | | 2.04 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.54 | % | | | 2.32 | % | | | 2.48 | % | | | 2.79 | % | | | 2.45 | % | | | 2.29 | % |
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | 0.19 | % | | | 0.40 | % | | | (0.36 | )% | | | (0.06 | )% | | | 0.15 | % | | | (0.57 | )% | | | (0.36 | )% | | | (1.11 | )% | | | (0.70 | )% | | | (0.37 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 100 | % | | | 129 | % | | | 122 | % | | | 106 | % | | | 147 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 129 | % | | | 122 | % | | | 106 | % | | | 147 | % |
| * | The net investment income (loss) per share data was determined using the average shares outstanding throughout each year. |
| + | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect the deductions of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares and does not (a) Represents less than $0.01 per share. |
| # | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Dunham Emerging Markets Stock Fund |
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The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each year. |
| | Class N | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 12.73 | | | $ | 11.97 | | | $ | 14.75 | | | $ | 14.66 | | | $ | 13.82 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income * | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) ** | | | 3.28 | | | | 0.64 | | | | (2.67 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.84 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 3.45 | | | | 0.84 | | | | (2.59 | ) | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.84 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 15.94 | | | $ | 12.73 | | | $ | 11.97 | | | $ | 14.75 | | | $ | 14.66 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return + # | | | 27.69 | % | | | 7.13 | % | | | (17.73 | )% | | | 0.61 | % | | | 6.08 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 51,365 | | | $ | 46,481 | | | $ | 42,831 | | | $ | 35,872 | | | $ | 24,736 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | 1.75 | % | | | 1.27 | % | | | 1.76 | % | | | 1.29 | % | | | 2.00 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment income to average net assets: | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.73 | % | | | 0.59 | % | | | 1.39 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 74 | % | | | 97 | % | | | 137 | % | | | 108 | % | | | 166 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 12.45 | | | $ | 11.71 | | | $ | 14.44 | | | $ | 14.39 | | | $ | 13.59 | | | $ | 11.82 | | | $ | 11.14 | | | $ | 13.76 | | | $ | 13.82 | | | $ | 13.16 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)* | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.16 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.08 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.04 | | | | (0.14 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) ** | | | 3.20 | | | | 0.62 | | | | (2.62 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.87 | | | | 3.04 | | | | 0.60 | | | | (2.49 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.80 | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 3.34 | | | | 0.79 | | | | (2.57 | ) | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 3.06 | | | | 0.68 | | | | (2.55 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.66 | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 15.58 | | | $ | 12.45 | | | $ | 11.71 | | | $ | 14.44 | | | $ | 14.39 | | | $ | 14.74 | | | $ | 11.82 | | | $ | 11.14 | | | $ | 13.76 | | | $ | 13.82 | |
Total return + # | | | 27.36 | % | | | 6.84 | % | | | (17.94 | )% | | | 0.35 | % | | | 5.89 | % | | | 26.31 | % | | | 6.10 | % | | | (18.60 | )% | | | (0.43 | )% | | | 5.02 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 8,242 | | | $ | 6,348 | | | $ | 4,594 | | | $ | 4,036 | | | $ | 2,475 | | | $ | 3,467 | | | $ | 3,380 | | | $ | 3,216 | | | $ | 3,593 | | | $ | 2,735 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | 2.00 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 2.01 | % | | | 1.54 | % | | | 2.25 | % | | | 2.75 | % | | | 2.27 | % | | | 2.76 | % | | | 2.29 | % | | | 3.00 | % |
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | 0.98 | % | | | 1.46 | % | | | 0.40 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | (0.48 | )% | | | 0.10 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | (0.48 | )% | | | 0.34 | % | | | (1.03 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 74 | % | | | 97 | % | | | 137 | % | | | 108 | % | | | 166 | % | | | 74 | % | | | 97 | % | | | 137 | % | | | 108 | % | | | 166 | % |
| * | The net investment income (loss) per share data was determined using the average shares outstanding throughout each year. |
| (a) | Represents less than $0.01 per share. |
| ** | The amount of net realized and unrealized loss on investment per share for the year ended October 31, 2014 does not accord with the amounts in the Statements of Operations due to the timing of purchases and sales of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values. |
| + | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect the deductions of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares |
| # | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Dunham Small Cap Growth Fund |
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The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each year. |
| | Class N | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 15.34 | | | $ | 17.08 | | | $ | 17.71 | | | $ | 20.62 | | | $ | 15.69 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss* | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) (a) | | | 5.12 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 1.19 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 6.10 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 4.97 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.82 | | | | 5.91 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | (1.40 | ) | | | (1.58 | ) | | | (3.73 | ) | | | (0.98 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tax return of capital | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | — | | | | (1.44 | ) | | | (1.58 | ) | | | (3.73 | ) | | | (0.98 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 20.31 | | | $ | 15.34 | | | $ | 17.08 | | | $ | 17.71 | | | $ | 20.62 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return + # | | | 32.40 | % | | | (1.88 | )% | | | 5.36 | % | | | 3.64 | % | | | 40.28 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 24,641 | | | $ | 26,010 | | | $ | 23,152 | | | $ | 21,153 | | | $ | 16,146 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees paid indirectly | | | 1.36 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.84 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
After fees paid indirectly | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.84 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment loss to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees paid indirectly | | | (0.86 | )% | | | (0.38 | )% | | | (1.30 | )% | | | (1.61 | )% | | | (1.08 | )% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
After fees paid indirectly | | | (0.85 | )% | | | (0.38 | )% | | | (1.30 | )% | | | (1.61 | )% | | | (1.08 | )% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 174 | % | | | 181 | % | | | 138 | % | | | 192 | % | | | 231 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 14.85 | | | $ | 16.62 | | | $ | 17.31 | | | $ | 20.28 | | | $ | 15.49 | | | $ | 12.79 | | | $ | 14.61 | | | $ | 15.51 | | | $ | 18.66 | | | $ | 14.43 | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss* | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) (a) | | | 4.96 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 6.01 | | | | 4.26 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 1.04 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 5.53 | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 4.77 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 5.77 | | | | 3.98 | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 5.21 | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | (1.40 | ) | | | (1.58 | ) | | | (3.73 | ) | | | (0.98 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.40 | ) | | | (1.58 | ) | | | (3.73 | ) | | | (0.98 | ) |
Tax return of capital | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | — | | | | (1.44 | ) | | | (1.58 | ) | | | (3.73 | ) | | | (0.98 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.44 | ) | | | (1.58 | ) | | | (3.73 | ) | | | (0.98 | ) |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 19.62 | | | $ | 14.85 | | | $ | 16.62 | | | $ | 17.31 | | | $ | 20.28 | | | $ | 16.77 | | | $ | 12.79 | | | $ | 14.61 | | | $ | 15.51 | | | $ | 18.66 | |
Total return + # | | | 32.12 | % | | | (2.12 | )% | | | 5.12 | % | | | 3.36 | % | | | 39.88 | % | | | 31.12 | % | | | (2.82 | )% | | | 4.29 | % | | | 2.56 | % | | | 38.87 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 6,925 | | | $ | 5,540 | | | $ | 6,326 | | | $ | 6,443 | | | $ | 5,890 | | | $ | 2,644 | | | $ | 2,155 | | | $ | 3,163 | | | $ | 3,165 | | | $ | 2,685 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees paid indirectly | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.83 | % | | | 2.09 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 2.36 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | 2.58 | % | | | 2.84 | % | | | 2.35 | % |
After fees paid indirectly | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.83 | % | | | 2.09 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 2.35 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | 2.58 | % | | | 2.84 | % | | | 2.35 | % |
Ratios of net investment loss to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees paid indirectly | | | (1.13 | )% | | | (0.69 | )% | | | (1.53 | )% | | | (1.86 | )% | | | (1.33 | )% | | | (1.89 | )% | | | (1.45 | )% | | | (2.29 | )% | | | (2.61 | )% | | | (2.08 | )% |
After fees paid indirectly | | | (1.12 | )% | | | (0.69 | )% | | | (1.53 | )% | | | (1.86 | )% | | | (1.33 | )% | | | (1.88 | )% | | | (1.45 | )% | | | (2.29 | )% | | | (2.61 | )% | | | (2.08 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 174 | % | | | 181 | % | | | 138 | % | | | 192 | % | | | 231 | % | | | 174 | % | | | 181 | % | | | 138 | % | | | 192 | % | | | 231 | % |
| * | The net investment loss per share data was determined using the average shares outstanding throughout each year. |
| + | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect the deductions of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares and does not reflect the impact of any sales charge. |
| # | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. |
| (a) | The amount of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment per share for the year ended October 31, 2016 does not accord with the amounts in the Statements of Operations due to the timing of purchases and sales of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
October 31, 2017 |
Each Dunham Fund (each, a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”) is a series of shares of beneficial interest in the Dunham Funds (the “Trust”), a Delaware Business Trust organized on November 28, 2007 and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the “1940 Act”) as an open-end management investment company. Prior to that date, the Dunham Funds were a series of AdvisorOne Funds, also a Delaware Business Trust. The Dunham Funds currently consist of fifteen funds: Dunham Floating Rate Bond Fund; Dunham Corporate/Government Bond Fund; Dunham Monthly Distribution Fund; Dunham Dynamic Macro Fund; Dunham High-Yield Bond Fund; Dunham Alternative Dividend Fund; Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund; Dunham Appreciation & Income Fund; Dunham Large Cap Value Fund; Dunham Focused Large Cap Growth Fund; Dunham International Stock Fund; Dunham Real Estate Stock Fund; Dunham Small Cap Value Fund; Dunham Emerging Markets Stock Fund; and Dunham Small Cap Growth Fund. With the exception of Dunham Focused Large Cap Growth Fund, Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund, and Dunham Real Estate Stock Fund, the remaining Funds are diversified funds within the meaning of the 1940 Act.
Fund | | Primary Objective |
Dunham Floating Rate Bond Fund (“Floating Rate Bond”) | | High level of current income |
Dunham Corporate/Government Bond Fund (“Corporate/Government Bond”) | | Current income and capital appreciation |
Dunham Monthly Distribution Fund (“Monthly Distribution”) | | Positive returns in rising and falling market environments |
Dunham Dynamic Macro Fund (“Dynamic Macro”) | | Maximize total return from capital appreciation and dividends |
Dunham High-Yield Bond Fund (“High-Yield Bond”) | | High level of current income |
Dunham Alternative Dividend Fund (“Alternative Dividend”) | | Current income while preserving capital during market downturns |
Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund (“International Opportunity Bond”) | | High level of current income |
Dunham Appreciation & Income Fund (“Appreciation & Income”) | | Maximize total return under varying market conditions through both current income and capital appreciation |
Dunham Large Cap Value Fund (“Large Cap Value”) | | Maximize total return from capital appreciation and dividends |
Dunham Focused Large Cap Growth Fund (“Focused Large Cap Growth”) | | Maximize capital appreciation |
Dunham International Stock Fund (“International Stock”) | | Maximize total return from capital appreciation and dividends |
Dunham Real Estate Stock Fund (“Real Estate Stock”) | | Maximize total return from capital appreciation and dividends |
Dunham Small Cap Value Fund (“Small Cap Value”) | | Maximize total return from capital appreciation and income |
Dunham Emerging Markets Stock Fund (“Emerging Markets Stock”) | | Maximize capital appreciation |
Dunham Small Cap Growth Fund (“Small Cap Growth”) | | Maximize capital appreciation |
Currently, each Fund offers Class A, Class C and Class N shares. Each class represents an interest in the same assets of the applicable Fund with the only differences being that Class A shares are subject to a front-end sales charge and an annual service fee, Class C shares are subject to an annual service and distribution fee and Class N shares have a higher minimum investment amount. Investors that purchase $1,000,000 or more of Class A shares will not pay any initial sales charge on the purchase. However, purchases of $1,000,000 or more of Class A shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) on shares redeemed during the first 18 months after their purchase in the amount of the commissions paid on the shares redeemed. The Class C and Class N shares, with the exception of Monthly Distribution, High-Yield Bond, Dynamic Macro, Focused Large Cap Growth, Floating Rate Bond, International Opportunity Bond, and Alternative Dividend commenced operations on December 10, 2004 and were formed as a result of tax-free conversions from common trusts. The conversions were accomplished through the exchange of the common trust securities, cash, and other assets for equivalent value of the Funds’ shares. High-Yield Bond Class C and Class N shares commenced operations on July 1, 2005. The Class A shares for all Funds except Monthly Distribution, Dynamic Macro, Focused Large Cap Growth, Floating Rate Bond, International Opportunity Bond, and Alternative Dividend commenced operations on January 3, 2007. Monthly Distribution’s Predecessor Fund’s Class A shares and Class C shares commenced operations on December 26, 2000. Monthly Distribution’s Class N shares commenced operations on September 29, 2008. Dynamic Macro commenced operations on April 30, 2010. Focused Large Cap Growth commenced operations on December 8, 2011. Floating Rate Bond and International Opportunity Bond commenced operations on November 1, 2013. Alternative Dividend’s Class A, Class C and Class N shares commenced operations on August 31, 2016.
| 2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure 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. The Funds are investment
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
October 31, 2017 (Continued) |
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” including FASB Accounting Standard Update ASU 2013-08.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in preparation of their financial statements.
a. Security Valuation – In determining each Fund’s Net Asset Value (“NAV”) per share, equity securities for which market quotations are readily available are valued at current market value using the last reported sales price. NASDAQ traded securities are valued using the NASDAQ official closing price (“NOCP”). If no sale price is reported, the mean between the current bid and ask price is used. If market quotations are not readily available, then securities are valued at fair value as determined by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”) (or its delegate). U.S. Government and Agency securities are valued at the mean between the most recent bid and ask prices. Short-term debt instruments with a remaining maturity of more than 60 days, intermediate and long-term bonds, convertible bonds, bank loans and other debt securities are generally valued on the basis of dealer supplied quotations or by a pricing system selected by Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc. (“Dunham & Associates” or the “Adviser”) and approved by the Board. Where such prices are not available, valuations will be obtained from brokers who are market makers for such securities. However, in circumstances where the Adviser deems it appropriate to do so, the mean of the bid and ask prices for over-the-counter securities or the last available sale price for exchange-traded debt securities may be used. Where no last sale price for exchange traded debt securities is available, the mean of the bid and ask prices may be used. Short-term debt securities with a remaining maturity of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, provided such valuations represent fair value.
Options are valued at the last reported sale price at the close of the exchange on which the security is primarily traded. If no sales are reported for the exchange-traded options, or the options are not exchange-traded, then they are valued at the mean of their most recent quoted bid and ask price.
Futures and future options are valued daily at the final settled price or, in the absence of a settled price, at the mean between the current bid and ask prices on the day of valuation.
Trading in securities on Far East securities exchanges and over-the-counter markets is normally completed well before the close of business on each business day in New York (i.e., a day on which the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open). In addition, Far East securities trading generally, or in a particular country or countries, may not take place on all business days in New York. Furthermore, trading takes place in Japanese markets on certain Saturdays and in various foreign markets on days, which are not business days in New York, and on which a Fund’s NAV is not calculated. Each Fund calculates the NAV per share, and therefore effects sales, redemptions and repurchases of its shares, as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE once on each day on which the NYSE is open. Such calculation may not take place contemporaneously with the determination of the prices of the majority of the portfolio securities used in such calculation. If events that may materially affect the value of such securities occur between the time when their price is determined and the time when the Fund’s NAV is calculated, such securities may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith in accordance with procedures approved by the Board.
Securities in which the Funds invest may be traded in markets that close before 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (“ET”). Normally, developments that occur between the close of the foreign markets and 4:00 p.m. ET will not be reflected in a Fund’s NAV. However, management may determine that such developments are so significant that they will materially affect the value of a Fund’s securities, and the Fund may adjust the previous closing prices to reflect what the Board believes to be the fair value of these securities as of 4:00 p.m. ET. Both International Stock and Emerging Markets Stock utilize fair value prices as provided by an independent pricing vendor on a daily basis for those securities traded on a foreign exchange.
Securities for which current market quotations are not readily available, or for which quotations are not deemed to be representative of market values, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Board in accordance with the Trust’s Portfolio Securities Valuation Procedures (the “Procedures”). The Procedures consider, among others, the following factors to determine a security’s fair value: the nature and pricing history (if any) of the security; whether any dealer quotations for the security are available; and possible valuation methodologies that could be used to determine the fair value of the security.
Valuation of Fund of Funds - The Funds may invest in portfolios of open-end investment companies. Open-end investment companies are valued at their respective net asset values as reported by such investment companies. Open-end investment companies value securities in their portfolios for which market quotations are readily available at their market values (generally the last reported sale price) and all other securities and assets at their fair value based on the methods established by the board of directors of the open-end investment companies.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
October 31, 2017 (Continued) |
The Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of most of their investments on a recurring basis. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The three levels of input are:
Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
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 relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Funds’ own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.
The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.
The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following tables summarize the inputs used as of October 31, 2017 for the Funds’ assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
Floating Rate Bond
Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks * | | $ | 538,403 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 538,403 | |
Exchange Traded Funds * | | | 3,593,537 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,593,537 | |
Bank Loans * | | | — | | | | 149,777,685 | | | | — | | | | 149,777,685 | |
Bonds & Notes * | | | — | | | | 8,823,617 | | | | — | | | | 8,823,617 | |
Asset Backed Securities | | | — | | | | 2,956,375 | | | | — | | | | 2,956,375 | |
Rights | | | 11,201 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11,201 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 31,968,937 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 31,968,937 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 2,147,100 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,147,100 | |
Total | | $ | 38,259,178 | | | $ | 161,557,677 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 199,816,855 | |
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Corporate/Government Bond | | |
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Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes * | | $ | — | | | $ | 43,097,508 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 43,097,508 | |
Foreign Government Bonds | | | — | | | | 924,296 | | | | — | | | | 924,296 | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 2,658,748 | | | | — | | | | 2,658,748 | |
U.S. Government & Agency | | | — | | | | 19,100,405 | | | | — | | | | 19,100,405 | |
Bank Loans * | | | — | | | | 2,715,090 | | | | — | | | | 2,715,090 | |
Exchange Traded Fund | | | 434,893 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 434,893 | |
Preferred Stock | | | 322,056 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 322,056 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 1,371,720 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,371,720 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 7,021,360 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,021,360 | |
Total | | $ | 9,150,029 | | | $ | 68,496,047 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 77,646,076 | |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
October 31, 2017 (Continued) |
Monthly Distribution
Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 228,743,570 | | | $ | 3,100,263 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 231,843,833 | |
Exchange Traded Funds | | | 15,657,250 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,657,250 | |
Rights | | | — | | | | 39,010 | | | | — | | | | 39,010 | |
Warrants | | | 21,111 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 21,111 | |
Closed-End Fund | | | 15,307,336 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,307,336 | |
Purchased Options | | | — | | | | 292,385 | | | | — | | | | 292,385 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 65,396,990 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 65,396,990 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 8,948,907 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8,948,907 | |
Total Assets | | $ | 334,075,164 | | | $ | 3,431,658 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 337,506,822 | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities-Securities Sold Short | | $ | 105,069,959 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 105,069,959 | |
Total Liabilities | | $ | 105,069,959 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 105,069,959 | |
Liabilities-Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Written Options | | $ | 141,690 | | | $ | 1,270,775 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,412,465 | |
Total Derivatives | | $ | 141,690 | | | $ | 1,270,775 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,412,465 | |
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Dynamic Macro | | | |
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Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Exchange Traded Funds * | | $ | 21,431,685 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 21,431,685 | |
Purchased Options | | | 2,367,256 | | | | 36,402 | | | | — | | | | 2,403,658 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 6,130,387 | | | | 14,261,476 | | | | — | | | | 20,391,863 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 3,202,272 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,202,272 | |
Total Assets | | | 33,131,600 | | | | 14,297,878 | | | | — | | | | 47,429,478 | |
Assets - Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | 596,720 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 596,720 | |
Written Future Options | | | 14,671 | | | | 14,726 | | | | — | | | | 29,397 | |
Total Derivatives | | $ | 611,391 | | | $ | 14,726 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 626,117 | |
Liabilities - Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | $ | 82,739 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 82,739 | |
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High-Yield Bond | | | | | | | |
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Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Bonds & Notes * | | $ | — | | | $ | 117,107,135 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 117,107,135 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 5,373,110 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,373,110 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 24,186,280 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 24,186,280 | |
Total | | $ | 29,559,390 | | | $ | 117,107,135 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 146,666,525 | |
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Alternative Dividend | | | | | | | | | | |
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Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks * | | $ | 28,724,887 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 28,724,887 | |
Exchange Traded Funds | | | 6,750,397 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,750,397 | |
Asset - Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchased Options | | | 286,805 | | | | 148,925 | | | | — | | | | 435,730 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 2,174,148 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,174,148 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 8,225,547 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8,225,547 | |
Total | | $ | 46,161,784 | | | $ | 148,925 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 46,310,709 | |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
October 31, 2017 (Continued) |
International Opportunity Bond | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes * | | $ | — | | | $ | 16,143,046 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 16,143,046 | |
Foreign Government Bonds * | | | — | | | | 19,148,497 | | | | — | | | | 19,148,497 | |
Mortgage Backed Securities | | | — | | | | 40,421 | | | | — | | | | 40,421 | |
Whole Loan Collateral | | | — | | | | 216,785 | | | | — | | | | 216,785 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 576,593 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 576,593 | |
Total Assets | | $ | 576,593 | | | $ | 35,548,749 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 36,125,342 | |
Asset - Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 8,742 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,742 | |
Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | — | | | | 88,321 | | | | — | | | | 88,321 | |
Total Derivatives | | $ | 8,742 | | | $ | 88,321 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 97,063 | |
Liabilities-Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 35,851 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 35,851 | |
Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | — | | | | 69,884 | | | | — | | | | 69,884 | |
Total Derivatives | | $ | 35,851 | | | $ | 69,884 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 105,735 | |
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Appreciation & Income | | | | | | | | |
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Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Convertible Bonds * | | $ | — | | | $ | 14,125,578 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 14,125,578 | |
Preferred Stocks * | | | 2,549,646 | | | | 540,675 | | | | — | | | | 3,090,321 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 1,500,074 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,500,074 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 322,400 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 322,400 | |
Total | | $ | 4,372,120 | | | $ | 14,666,253 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 19,038,373 | |
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Large Cap Value | | | | | | | | | | |
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Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks * | | $ | 68,688,156 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 68,688,156 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 1,619,645 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,619,645 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 5,635,713 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,635,713 | |
Total | | $ | 75,943,514 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 75,943,514 | |
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Focused Large Cap Growth | | | | | | |
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Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks * | | $ | 75,471,576 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 75,471,576 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 752,009 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 752,009 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 11,449,510 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11,449,510 | |
Total | | $ | 87,673,095 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 87,673,095 | |
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International Stock | | | | | | | | | | |
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Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks * | | $ | 19,829,782 | | | $ | 88,903,088 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 108,732,870 | |
Exchange Traded Fund | | | 557,040 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 557,040 | |
Preferred Stocks * | | | 1,505,596 | | | | 827,349 | | | | — | | | | 2,332,945 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 2,837,042 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,837,042 | |
Total | | $ | 24,729,460 | | | $ | 89,730,437 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 114,459,897 | |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
October 31, 2017 (Continued) |
Real Estate Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stock | | $ | 900,320 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 900,320 | |
REITS * | | | 41,050,757 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 41,050,757 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 971,882 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 971,882 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 4,641,609 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,641,609 | |
Total | | $ | 47,564,568 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 47,564,568 | |
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Small Cap Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks * | | $ | 29,857,549 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 29,857,549 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 50,064 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 50,064 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 7,504,373 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,504,373 | |
Total | | $ | 37,411,986 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 37,411,986 | |
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Emerging Markets Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks * | | $ | 15,080,414 | | | $ | 45,123,745 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 60,204,159 | |
Preferred Stocks * | | | 1,521,831 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,521,831 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 789,908 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 789,908 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 1,149,855 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,149,855 | |
Total | | $ | 18,542,008 | | | $ | 45,123,745 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 63,665,753 | |
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Small Cap Growth | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks * | | $ | 33,122,609 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 33,122,609 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 763,492 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 763,492 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 9,970,545 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,970,545 | |
Total | | $ | 43,856,646 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 43,856,646 | |
| * | See each Fund’s Schedule of Investments for breakdown by industry. |
The Funds did not hold any Level 3 securities during the period.
There were no transfers into or out of Level 1 or Level 2 during the period except for International Stock which had a transfer from Level 2 to Level 1 of $1,270,236 and Emerging Markets had transfers from Level 1 to Level 2 of $1,336,433 and transfers from Level 2 to Level 1 of $165,900. It is the Funds’ policy to recognize transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 at the end of the reporting period.
b. Foreign Currency Translations – The accounting records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency, and income receipts and expense payments, are translated into U.S. dollars using the prevailing exchange rates at the London market close. Purchases and sales of securities are translated into U.S. dollars at the contractual currency rates established at the approximate time of the trade.
Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions represent net gains and losses from currency realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between income accrued versus income received. The effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments in securities are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investment securities.
c. Forward Currency Contracts – As foreign securities are purchased, a Fund generally enters into forward currency exchange contracts in order to hedge against foreign currency exchange rate risks. The market value of the contract fluctuates with changes in currency exchange rates. The contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by a Fund as an unrealized gain or loss. As foreign securities are sold, a portion of the contract is generally closed and the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. A Fund may also enter into forward currency contracts as an investment strategy consistent with that Fund’s investment objective. Realized gains and losses from contract transactions are included as a component of net realized gains (losses) from investments and foreign currency in the Statements of Operations.
d. Options – Monthly Distribution, Dynamic Macro, and Alternative Dividend are subject to stock market risk in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives and may purchase or sell options to help hedge against this risk.
A Fund may write call options only if it (i) owns an offsetting position in the underlying security or (ii) has an absolute or immediate right to acquire that security without additional cash consideration or exchange of other securities held in its portfolio. When a Fund writes an option, there is no taxable event and an amount equal to the premium received is recorded by that Fund as a liability. The liability is
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thereafter valued to reflect the current value of the option. If the option is not exercised and expires, or if a Fund effects a closing purchase transaction, the Fund realizes a gain (or loss in the case of a closing purchase transaction where the cost to close the transaction exceeds the original premium received), and the liability related to the option is extinguished. Any such gain or loss generally is a short-term capital gain or loss for federal income tax purposes. If a call option that a Fund has written on any equity security is exercised, that Fund will realize a capital gain or loss (long-term or short-term, depending on the holding period of the underlying security) from the sale of the underlying security, and the proceeds from such sale are increased by the premium originally received. If a put option that a Fund has written on an equity security is exercised, the amount of the premium originally received reduces the cost of the security that a Fund purchases upon exercise of the option. When a Fund writes a put option, that Fund must deposit cash or liquid securities into a segregated account equal to the put option’s exercise value (number of shares times strike price).
A Fund may purchase put and call options. Put options are purchased to hedge against a decline in the value of securities held in that Fund’s portfolio. If such a decline occurs, the put options will permit that Fund to sell the securities underlying such options at the exercise price, or to close out the options at a profit. The premium paid for a put or call option plus any transaction costs will reduce the benefit, if any, realized by that Fund upon exercise of the option, and, unless the price of the underlying security rises or declines sufficiently, the option may expire worthless to that Fund. In addition, in the event that the price of the security in connection with which an option was purchased moves in a direction favorable to that Fund, the benefits realized by that Fund as a result of such favorable movement will be reduced by the amount of the premium paid for the option and related transaction costs. Written and purchased options are non-income producing securities.
e. Swap Agreements – Monthly Distribution is subject to stock market risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The Fund may enter into various swap transactions for investment purposes to manage equity risk. These are two-party contracts entered into primarily to exchange the returns (or differentials in rates of returns) earned or realized on particular pre-determined investments or instruments. The gross returns to be exchanged or “swapped” between parties are calculated with respect to a notional amount, i.e., the return on or increase in value of a particular dollar amount invested at a particular interest rate, in a particular foreign currency, or in a “basket” of securities representing a particular index or market segment. Changes in the value of swap agreements are recognized as unrealized gains or losses in the Statements of Operations by “marking to market” on a daily basis to reflect the value of the swap agreement at the end of each trading day. Payments received or paid at the beginning of the agreement are reflected as such on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and may be referred to as upfront payments. The Fund amortizes upfront payments and/or accrues for the fixed payment stream on swap agreements on a daily basis with the net amount recorded as a component of unrealized gain or loss on the Statements of Operations. A liquidation payment received or made at the termination of the swap agreement is recorded as a realized gain or loss on the Statements of Operations. The Fund segregates liquid securities having a value at least equal to the amount of its current obligation under any swap transaction. Entering into these agreements involves, to varying degrees, lack of liquidity and elements of credit, market, and counterparty risk in excess of amounts recognized on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the discounted net value of the cash flows to be received from/paid to the counterparty over the contract’s remaining life, to the extent that that amount is positive.
f. Futures Contracts – Dynamic Macro and International Opportunity Bond are subject to equity interest rate risk and forward currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives. The Funds may purchase or sell futures contracts to gain exposure to, or hedge against, changes in the value of equities and interest rates. Initial margin deposits required upon entering into futures contracts are satisfied by the segregation of specific securities or cash as collateral for the account of the broker (the Fund’s agent in acquiring the futures position). During the period the futures contracts are open, changes in the value of the contracts are recognized as unrealized gains or losses by “marking to market” on a daily basis to reflect the market value of the contracts at the end of each day’s trading. Variation margin payments are received or made depending upon whether unrealized gains or losses are incurred. When the contracts are closed, the Funds recognize a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from, or cost of, the closing transaction and the Fund’s basis in the contract. If the Funds were unable to liquidate a futures contract and/or enter into an offsetting closing transaction, the Funds would continue to be subject to market risk with respect to the value of the contracts and continue to be required to maintain the margin deposits on the futures contracts. The Funds segregate cash having a value at least equal to the amount of the current obligation under any open futures contract. Risks may exceed amounts recognized in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. With futures, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Funds since futures are exchange traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange traded futures, guarantees the futures against default.
The notional value of the derivative instruments outstanding as of October 31, 2017 as disclosed in the Schedules of Investments and the amounts realized and changes in unrealized gains and losses on derivative instruments during the year ended within the Statements of Operations serve as indicators of the volume of derivative activity for the Funds.
g. Short Sales – A “short sale” is a transaction in which a Fund sells a security it does not own but has borrowed in anticipation that the market price of that security will decline. The Fund would be obligated to replace the security borrowed by purchasing it on the open market at a later date. If the price of the security sold short increases between the time of the short sale and the time the Fund replaces the borrowed security, the Fund will incur a loss. Conversely, if the price declines, the Fund will realize a gain.
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h. Impact of Derivatives on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and Statements of Operations – The following is a summary of the location of derivative investments of each Fund in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of October 31, 2017:
Location on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities |
Derivatives Investment Type | | Asset Derivatives | | Liability Derivatives |
Equity/Currency/Commodity Interest rate contracts | | Investment in securities Unrealized appreciation on futures Receivable for open forward foreign currency contracts | | Options contracts written Unrealized depreciation on futures Payable for open forward foreign currency contracts |
The following table sets forth the fair value of each Fund’s derivative contracts by primary risk exposure as of October 31, 2017:
Asset Derivatives Investment Value | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Total value at | |
| | Equity | | | Currency | | | Commodity | | | Interest Rate | | | October 31, | |
| | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | 2017 | |
Monthly Distribution | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchased Options | | $ | 292,385 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 292,385 | |
Dynamic Macro | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | $ | 388,070 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 208,650 | | | $ | 596,720 | |
Purchased Options | | | 87,719 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,315,939 | | | | 2,403,658 | |
Alternative Dividend Purchased Options | | $ | 435,730 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 435,730 | |
International Opportunity Bond | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 88,321 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 88,321 | |
Futures | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8,742 | | | | 8,742 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liability Derivatives Investment Value | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Total value at | |
| | Equity | | | Currency | | | Commodity | | | Interest Rate | | | October 31, | |
| | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | 2017 | |
Monthly Distribution | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Written Options | | $ | 1,412,465 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,412,465 | |
Dynamic Macro | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | $ | 30,889 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 51,850 | | | $ | 82,739 | |
Written Options | | | 29,397 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 29,397 | |
International Opportunity Bond | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 69,884 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 69,884 | |
Futures | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 35,851 | | | | 35,851 | |
The following is a summary of the location of derivative investments of each Fund in the Statements of Operations for the year ended October 31, 2017.
Derivative Investment Type | | Location of Gain (Loss) on Derivatives |
Equity/Currency/Commodity/ Interest rate contracts | | Net realized gain (loss) from: Futures, Options purchased, Written options, Swap contracts, Foreign currency exchange contracts Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Futures, Options purchased, Written options, Swap contracts, Foreign currency translations,Foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign currency translations. |
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October 31, 2017 (Continued) |
The following is a summary of each Fund’s realized gain (loss) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivative investments recognized in the Statements of Operations categorized by primary risk exposure for the year ended October 31, 2017:
Realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in the Statements of Operations |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Total value at | |
| | Equity | | | Currency | | | Commodity | | | Interest Rate | | | October 31, | |
Derivative Investment type | | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | 2017 | |
Monthly Distribution | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 174,944 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 174,944 | |
Swaps | | | 3,330,087 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,330,087 | |
Purchased Options | | | (7,100,491 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (7,100,491 | ) |
Written Options | | | 3,473,870 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,473,870 | |
Dynamic Macro | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | $ | 1,025,779 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (274,085 | ) | | $ | 751,694 | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | | — | | | | 26,265 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 26,265 | |
Purchased Options | | | (690,625 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (721,066 | ) | | | (1,411,691 | ) |
Written Options | | | 72,803 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 72,803 | |
Alternative Dividend Purchased Options | | $ | (1,749,566 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,749,566 | ) |
International Opportunity Bond | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | (162,969 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (162,969 | ) |
Futures | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (86,675 | ) | | | (86,675 | ) |
International Stock Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,386 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,386 | ) |
Emerging Markets Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | (113,633 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (113,633 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in the Statements of Operations |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Total value at | |
| | Equity | | | Currency | | | Commodity | | | Interest Rate | | | October 31, | |
Derivative Investment type | | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | 2017 | |
Monthly Distribution | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | (17,509 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (17,509 | ) |
Swaps | | | (422,216 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (422,216 | ) |
Purchased Options | | | 250,695 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 250,695 | |
Written Options | | | (180,318 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (180,318 | ) |
Dynamic Macro | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | 315,925 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 12,812 | | | | 328,737 | |
Purchased Options | | | 95,727 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (302,357 | ) | | | (206,630 | ) |
Written Options | | | 23,637 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 23,637 | |
Alternative Dividend | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchased Options | | $ | (157,770 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (157,770 | ) |
International Opportunity Bond | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | (5,918 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (5,918 | ) |
Futures | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | | 8,414 | | | | 8,414 | |
International Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | (277 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (277 | ) |
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October 31, 2017 (Continued) |
i. Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets – Monthly Distribution, International Opportunity Bond, Dynamic Macro and International Stock policies are to recognize a gross asset or liability equal to the unrealized on futures contracts, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, swaps and written options. During the year ended October 31, 2017, Monthly Distribution is subject to a master netting arrangement for swaps. The following table shows additional information regarding the offsetting of assets and liabilities at October 31, 2017.
Monthly Distribution | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the | | | | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | Statement of Assets & Liabilities | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Gross Amounts | | | Net Amounts of | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Gross Amounts | | | Offset in the | | | Assets Presented in | | | | | | | | | | |
| | of Recognized | | | Statement of Assets | | | the Statement of | | | Financial | | | Cash Collateral | | | | |
Description | | Assets | | | & Liabilities | | | Assets & Liabilities | | | Instruments | | | Received | | | Net Amount | |
Purchased Options | | $ | 292,385 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 292,385 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 292,385 | |
Total | | $ | 292,385 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 292,385 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 292,385 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | Statement of Assets & Liabilities | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Gross Amounts | | | Net Amounts of | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Gross Amounts | | | Offset in the | | | Liabilities Presented | | | | | | | | | | |
| | of Recognized | | | Statement of Assets | | | in the Statement of | | | Financial | | | Cash Collateral | | | | |
Description | | Liabilities | | | & Liabilities | | | Assets & Liabilities | | | Instruments | | | Pledged (1) | | | Net Amount | |
Written Options | | $ | (1,412,465 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,412,465 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,412,465 | | | $ | — | |
Total | | $ | (1,412,465 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,412,465 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,412,465 | | | $ | — | |
| (1) | The amount is limited to the derivative liability balance and accordingly, does not include excess collateral pledged. |
Dynamic Macro |
| | | | | | | | | | | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the | | | | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | Statement of Assets & Liabilities | | | | |
| | Gross | | | Gross Amounts | | | Net Amounts of | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Amounts of | | | Offset in the | | | Assets Presented in | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Recognized | | | Statement of Assets | | | the Statement of | | | Financial | | | Cash Collateral | | | | |
Description | | Assets | | | & Liabilities | | | Assets & Liabilities | | | Instruments | | | Pledged | | | Net Amount | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 596,720 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 596,720 | | | $ | (82,739 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 513,981 | |
Purchased Options | | | 2,403,658 | | | | — | | | | 2,403,658 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,403,658 | |
Total | | $ | 3,000,378 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,000,378 | | | $ | (82,739 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 513,981 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | Statement of Assets & Liabilities | | | | |
| | Gross | | | Gross Amounts | | | Net Amounts of | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Amounts of | | | Offset in the | | | Liabilities Presented | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Recognized | | | Statement of Assets | | | in the Statement of | | | Financial | | | Cash Collateral | | | | |
Description | | Liabilities | | | & Liabilities | | | Assets & Liabilities | | | Instruments | | | Pledged (1) | | | Net Amount | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | (82,739 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (82,739 | ) | | $ | 82,739 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Written Options | | | (29,397 | ) | | | — | | | | (29,397 | ) | | | — | | | | 29,397 | | | | — | |
Total | | $ | (112,136 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (112,136 | ) | | $ | 82,739 | | | $ | 29,397 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
October 31, 2017 (Continued) |
Alternative Dividend |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the | | | | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | Statement of Assets & Liabilities | | | | |
| | | | | Gross Amounts | | | Net Amounts of | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Gross Amounts | | | Offset in the | | | Liabilities Presented | | | | | | Cash | | | | |
| | of Recognized | | | Statement of Assets | | | in the Statement of | | | Financial | | | Collateral | | | | |
Description | | Assets | | | & Liabilities | | | Assets & Liabilities | | | Instruments | | | Pledged (1) | | | Net Amount | |
Purchased Options | | $ | 435,730 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 435,730 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 435,730 | |
Total | | $ | 435,730 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 435,730 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 435,730 | |
| (1) | The amount is limited to the derivative liability balance and accordingly, does not include excess collateral pledged. |
International Opportunity Bond |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Gross Amounts Not Offset in | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | the Statement of Assets & | | | | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | Liabilities | | | | |
| | Gross | | | Gross Amounts | | | Net Amounts of | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Amounts of | | | Offset in the | | | Assets Presented in | | | | | | Cash | | | | |
| | Recognized | | | Statement of Assets | | | the Statement of | | | Financial | | | Collateral | | | | |
Description | | Assets | | | & Liabilities | | | Assets & Liabilities | | | Instruments | | | Pledged | | | Net Amount | |
Forward Foreign | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Currency Contracts | | $ | 88,321 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 88,321 | | | $ | (69,884 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 18,437 | |
Futures Contracts | | | 8,742 | | | | — | | | | 8,742 | | | | (8,742 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total | | $ | 97,063 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 97,063 | | | $ | (78,626 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 18,437 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Gross Amounts Not Offset in | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | the Statement of Assets & | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | Liabilities | | | | |
| | Gross | | | Gross Amounts | | | Net Amounts of | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Amounts of | | | Offset in the | | | Liabilities Presented | | | | | | Cash | | | | |
| | Recognized | | | Statement of Assets | | | in the Statement of | | | Financial | | | Collateral | | | | |
Description | | Liabilities | | | & Liabilities | | | Assets & Liabilities | | | Instruments | | | Pledged (1) | | | Net Amount | |
Forward Foreign | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Currency Contracts | | $ | (69,884 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (69,884 | ) | | $ | 69,884 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Futures Contracts | | | (35,851 | ) | | | — | | | | (35,851 | ) | | | 8,742 | | | | 27,109 | | | | — | |
Total | | $ | (105,735 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (105,735 | ) | | $ | 78,626 | | | $ | 27,109 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (1) | The amount is limited to the derivative liability balance and accordingly, does not include excess collateral pledged. |
j. Exchange Traded Funds – The Funds may invest in exchange traded funds (“ETFs”). ETFs are a type of index fund bought and sold on a securities exchange. An ETF trades like common stock and represents a fixed portfolio of securities. A Fund may purchase an ETF to temporarily gain exposure to a portion of the U.S. or a foreign market while awaiting purchase of underlying securities. The risks of owning an ETF generally reflect the risks of owning the underlying securities they are designed to track, although the lack of liquidity on an ETF could result in it being more volatile. Additionally, ETFs have fees and expenses that reduce their value.
k. Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses – Investment transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions and foreign exchange transactions are calculated using the identified cost method. Dividend income and expense is recorded on the ex-dividend date (“ex-date”) except in the case of certain dividends from foreign securities, which are recorded as soon after the ex-date by the respective Fund, using reasonable diligence, becomes aware of such dividends. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized as adjustments to interest income and the identified cost of investments. Expenses of the Trust that are directly identifiable to a specific Fund are charged 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 sizes of the Funds. Each Fund’s income, expenses (other than the class specific distribution fees) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated proportionally each day between the classes based upon the relative net assets of each class.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
October 31, 2017 (Continued) |
l. Concentration of Risk – Investing in securities of foreign issuers and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with investments in the United States. These risks include revaluation of currencies, adverse fluctuations in foreign currency values and possible adverse political, social and economic developments, including those particular to a specific industry, country or region. These conditions could cause the securities and their markets to be less liquid and prices more volatile than those of comparable U.S. companies and U.S. government securities.
Small capitalization (“small cap”) companies may be more vulnerable than larger capitalization companies to adverse business or economic developments. Small cap companies may also have limited product lines, markets or financial resources, and may be dependent on a relatively small management group. Securities of such companies may be less liquid and more volatile than securities of larger capitalization companies or the market averages in general and therefore may involve greater risk than investing in larger capitalization companies.
The ability of issuers of debt securities held by the Funds to meet their obligations may be affected by economic and political developments particular to a specific industry, country, state or region. Investments in lower grade debt securities are subject to special risks, including greater price volatility and a greater risk of loss of principal and interest.
Certain Funds may invest in collateralized mortgage obligations which are secured by groups of individual mortgages, but are similar to a conventional bond where the investor looks only to the issuer for payment of principal and interest. Although the obligations are recourse obligations to the issuer, the issuer typically has no significant assets, other than assets pledged as collateral for the obligations, and the market value of the collateral, which is sensitive to interest rate movements, may affect the market value of the obligations. A public market for a particular collateralized mortgage obligation may or may not develop and thus, there can be no guarantee of liquidity of an investment in such obligations.
The risk in writing a call option is that a Fund may forgo the opportunity of profit if the market value of the underlying security increases and the option is exercised, although any potential loss is reduced by the amount of option premium received. The risk in writing a put option is that a Fund may be called on to pay the exercise price of the option for a security that has decreased (potentially to zero) in market price, although any potential loss is reduced by the amount of option premium received. Generally, option transactions also involve risks concerning liquidity of the options market. An illiquid market for an option may limit a Fund’s ability to write options or enter closing transactions. As the options written by the Funds are traded on a national exchange, counterparty and credit risk are limited to the failure of the exchange on which the options are traded.
m. Federal Income Taxes – It is each Fund’s policy to continue to comply with all sections of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable income and gains, if any, to its shareholders and therefore, no provision for federal income tax has been made. Each Fund is treated as a separate taxpayer for federal income tax purposes. The Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Management has reviewed the tax positions in the open tax years of 2014 to 2016 and expected to be taken in tax year 2017 and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken in the above open tax years. The Funds identify their major tax jurisdictions as U.S. Federal. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. During the year, the Funds did not incur any interest or penalties. Generally tax authorities can examine tax returns filed for the last three years.
n. Distributions to Shareholders – It is each Fund’s policy to distribute its respective net investment income and net capital gains, if any, annually except for Monthly Distribution, Corporate/Government Bond, High-Yield Bond, Floating Rate Bond and International Opportunity Bond which will distribute their respective net investment income, if any, monthly. For Dynamic Macro dividends attributable to earned income, if any, will be declared and paid quarterly. Distributions of net investment income and net capital gains are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. Differences in dividends from net investment income per share between the classes are due to service and distribution related expenses. Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on ex-date. Monthly Distribution’s distribution policy is to make twelve monthly distributions to shareholders. The level of monthly distributions (including any return of capital) is not fixed but is expected to be at or near the level of the prime interest rate (“Prime Rate”). Additionally, Monthly Distribution’s distribution policy is not designed to generate, and is not expected to result in, distributions that equal a fixed percentage of Monthly Distribution’s current net asset value per share. Shareholders receiving periodic payments from Monthly Distribution may be under the impression that they are receiving net income. However, all or a portion of a distribution may consist of a return of capital. Shareholders should not assume that the source of a distribution from Monthly Distribution is net income.
o. Indemnification – The Trust indemnifies its officers and Trustees for certain liabilities that may arise from the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, each Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. A Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss due to these warranties and indemnities to be remote.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
October 31, 2017 (Continued) |
| 3. | INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES |
| a. | Management Fees – Dunham & Associates serves as each Fund’s investment adviser. Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, Dunham & Associates, subject to the supervision of the Board and in conformity with the stated policies of the Funds, manages the operations of the Funds. The Adviser, subject to the review and approval of the Board, selects Sub-Advisers for each Fund and supervises and monitors the performance of each Sub-Adviser. As compensation for its services, each Fund pays the Adviser a fixed fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, based on each Fund’s respective average daily net assets. The Adviser has entered into a Sub-Advisory Agreement with each Sub-Adviser and the Trust, on behalf of each Fund. Under the Sub-Advisory Agreements, each Fund pays the Sub-Adviser a “Fulcrum Fee.” A Fulcrum Fee is a performance fee whereby the Sub-Adviser is rewarded when out-performing, or is penalized when under-performing, a Fund’s benchmark index. As a result of the Fulcrum Fee arrangement, the total annual management fee for a Fund will have a range as shown in the table below. |
| | | | Adviser’s | | Sub-Adviser’s |
| | Management Fee | | Portion | | Portion |
Floating Rate Bond | | 0.70% – 1.10% | | 0.60% | | 0.10% – 0.50% |
Corporate/Government Bond | | 0.65% – 0.95% | | 0.50% | | 0.15% – 0.45% |
Monthly Distribution ** | | 0.90% – 1.70% | | 0.65% | | 0.25% – 1.05% |
Dynamic Macro | | 1.05% – 1.75% | | 0.65% | | 0.40% – 1.10% |
High-Yield Bond *** | | 0.82% – 1.02% | | 0.60% | | 0.22% – 0.42% |
Alternative Dividend | | 0.95% – 1.55% | | 0.65% | | 0.30% - 0.90% |
International Opportunity Bond | | 0.80% – 1.30% | | 0.60% | | 0.20% – 0.70% |
Appreciation & Income | | 0.85% – 1.25% | | 0.65% | | 0.20% – 0.60% |
Large Cap Value | | 0.75% – 1.15% | | 0.65% | | 0.10% – 0.50% |
Focused Large Cap Growth | | 0.85% – 1.15% | | 0.65% | | 0.20% – 0.50% |
International Stock | | 0.95% – 1.65% | | 0.65% | | 0.30% – 1.00% |
Real Estate Stock | | 0.75% – 1.35% | | 0.65% | | 0.10% – 0.70% |
Small Cap Value | | 0.75% – 1.45% | | 0.65% | | 0.10% – 0.80% |
Emerging Markets Stock | | 0.75% – 1.55% | | 0.65% | | 0.10% – 0.90% |
Small Cap Growth | | 0.65% – 1.65% | | 0.65% | | 0.00% – 1.00% |
| ** | Prior to April 1, 2017 the Sub-Adviser’s Portion for Monthly Distribution was 0.25%-1.25% and the Management Fee was 0.90%-1.90%. |
| *** | Prior to July, 1, 2017 the Sub-Adviser’s Portion for High-Yield Bond was 0.20%-0.60% and the Management Fee was 0.80%-1.20% |
Each Fund’s Sub-Advisory Fulcrum Fee is calculated daily using an annual base Sub-Advisory fee of a specified amount of the average daily net assets of the Fund (the “Base Fee”), adjusted by the Fund’s Class N share performance relative to the Fund’s benchmark (the “Performance Fee”). Depending on a Fund’s net performance versus its benchmark, the Sub-Adviser will receive a fee adjustment in accordance with a formula that equates a percentage of out- or under-performance to a percentage of fee increases or decreases, respectively. In addition, most Fulcrum Fees employ a “null zone” around the base fee, whereby small differences in performance versus the benchmark will not trigger a fee increase or decrease. During the first 12 months of the Fulcrum Fee arrangement, the Performance Fee is calculated daily from inception date of the agreement to the calculation date and is applied to the average daily net assets of the Funds during the calculation period. After the initial 12 months, the Performance Fee is calculated on a daily basis based on comparative performance over a rolling 12-month period. All Funds are calculating Performance Fees on a rolling 12-month basis as of October 31, 2017.
Depending on the particular Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Performance Fee can adjust the Base Fee up or down by as much as 100% of the Base Fee, such that the Sub-Advisory fee can vary anywhere from 0.00% (the “Minimum Fee”) to twice the Base Fee (the “Maximum Fee”). However, because each such Sub-Advisory Agreement requires that the Sub-Adviser only be paid out the monthly Minimum Fee during the first year (in most cases, 0.10%), the Sub-Adviser, in most cases, will receive less compensation until the end of the first year. At the end of the first year of the agreement, the Sub-Adviser will be paid a lump sum that reflects the accrued Fulcrum Fee over the year, less any Minimum Fees paid out during the first year. Therefore, in the first year, the Fulcrum Fee methodology has three elements: 1) daily calculation of the Performance Fee and daily accrual of the Fulcrum Fee; 2) monthly payment of the Minimum Fee only (if any); and 3) a lump sum payment at the end of the initial 12-month period of the accrued Fulcrum Fee less the Minimum Fee.
By virtue of using average daily net assets over a “rolling” 12-month period for purposes of calculating the Performance Fee while using average daily net assets for the most recent month for purposes of calculating the Base Fee, the actual total Fulcrum Fee paid by the Fund to the Sub-Adviser may be higher or lower than the maximum or minimum annual rates described above if the average daily net assets do not remain constant during the rolling 12-month period. If the Fund is significantly underperforming versus the Index and the Fund’s net assets have declined significantly, the monthly total Fulcrum Fee can be a negative number (although the performance fee rate can never be negative, the Performance Fee can be negative). In such instances, if the negative Fulcrum Fee is not earned back or offset the following month, the Sub-Adviser must reimburse the Fund the amount of the negative Fulcrum Fee within an agreed upon time. Likewise, in the case where the Fund has significantly underperformed versus the Index but net assets have increased significantly,
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
October 31, 2017 (Continued) |
the monthly total Fulcrum Fee can be positive although the performance fee rate may be 0.00%. In such instances, the Fund will pay the Sub-Adviser the monthly Fulcrum Fee.
The table below lists the current Sub-Advisers along with their Fulcrum Fee arrangements.
| | | | Null | Minimum | Maximum |
Fund | Sub-Adviser | Benchmark | Base Fee | Zone | Fee | Fee |
Floating Rate Bond * | New fleet Asset Management, LLC | S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index | 0.30% | +/- 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.50% |
Corporate/Government Bond | New fleet Asset Management, LLC | Barclays Aggregate Bond Index | 0.30% | +/- 0.15% | 0.15% | 0.45% |
Monthly Distribution ** | Perella Weinberg Partners Capital Management LP | IQ Hedge Market Neutral Beta Index | 0.65% | +/- 0.00% | 0.25% | 1.05% |
Dynamic Macro | Mellon Capital Management Corporation | IQ Hedge Global Macro Beta Index | 0.75% | +/- 0.00% | 0.40% | 1.10% |
High-Yield Bond *** | PineBridge Investments LLC | Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield Ba/B 2% Issuer Capped Index | 0.32% | +/- 0.00% | 0.22% | 0.42% |
Alternative Dividend | Sungarden Fund Management, LLC | Dow Jones Moderately Conservative Index | 0.60% | +/- 0.00% | 0.30% | 0.90% |
International Opportunity Bond | Allianz Global Investors | Barclays Global ex US Aggregate Bond Index | 0.45% | +/- 0.00% | 0.20% | 0.70% |
Appreciation & Income | PENN Capital Management Company, Inc. | Bank of America Merrill Lynch All Convertibles All Qualities Index | 0.40% | +/- 0.00% | 0.20% | 0.60% |
Large Cap Value | Rothschild Asset Management, Inc. | Russell 1000 Value Index | 0.30% | +/- 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.50% |
Focused Large Cap Growth | The Ithaka Group, LLC | Russell 1000 Growth Index | 0.35% | +/- 0.30% | 0.20% | 0.50% |
International Stock | Arrow street Capital L.P. | MSCI All Country World Index ex USA (Net) | 0.65% | +/- 0.20% | 0.30% | 1.00% |
Real Estate Stock | Barings Real Estate Advisers, LLC | FTSE NAREIT All REITs Index | 0.40% | +/- 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.70% |
Small Cap Value | Piermont Capital Management, LLC | Russell 2000 Value Index | 0.45% | +/- 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.80% |
Emerging Markets Stock | Bailard, Inc. | MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) | 0.50% | +/- 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.90% |
Small Cap Growth | Pier Capital, LLC | Russell 2000 Growth Index | 0.50% | +/- 0.20% | 0.00% | 1.00% |
| * | Prior to February 28, 2017, Floating Rate Bond had a Base Fee of 0.40%, a Minimum Fee of 0.20%, and Maximum Fee of 0.50%. |
| ** | Effective April 1, 2017, Perella Weinberg Partners Capital Management LP replaced Westchester Capital Management, LLC as sub-adviser to the Monthly Distribution Fund. Prior to February 28, 2017, when the fee structure changed, Westchester Capital Management, LLC contractually agreed to waive a portion of their fee, so that such fees, on an annual basis do not exceed 1.05% of the Fund’s aggregate average daily net assets of its Class N, Class A, and Class C shares. Westchester Capital Management, LLC had a Base Fee of 0.75%, a Minimum Fee of 0.25%, and a Maximum Fee of 1.25%. Westchester Capital Management, LLC waived $62,399 during the year ended October 31, 2017, of which the entire balance is not subject to recapture. |
| *** | Effective July 1, 2017, PineBridge Investments, LLC replaced PENN Capital Management Co., Inc. as sub-adviser to the High-Yield Bond Fund. PENN Capital Management Co., Inc., had a Base fee of 0.40%, a Minimum Fee of 0.20%, and a Maximum Fee of 0.60%. |
b. Administration, Fund Accounting and Transfer Agency Fees – Gemini Fund Services, LLC (“GFS” or the “Administrator”) serves as the administrator, fund accountant and transfer agent for the Funds. Effective July 1, 2017, for providing administration services, GFS receives from each Fund a monthly fee based on the combined average daily net assets at the following annual rates; 0.07% on the first $250 million of average net assets; 0.06% on average net assets between $250 Million and $500 million; 0.04% on average net assets over $500 million; and 0.02% on average net assets over $1 billion. Prior to that date, the top two tiers were paid at 0.05% and 0.03%, respectively. Such fees are subject to an annual minimum of $400,000 in total for the entire trust. Effective July 1, 2017, for providing fund accounting services, GFS received from the Trust a minimum annual fee of $262,500. Prior to that date, GFS received from each Fund a monthly fee based on the combined average daily net assets at the following annual rates: 0.03% on the first $500 million of average net assets and 0.01% on the average net assets over $500 million, subject to an annual minimum of $300,000 in total for the entire Trust. For providing transfer agent services, GFS receives from the Trust minimum annual fee of $200,000.
Pursuant to the terms of a Custody Administration Agreement, Monthly Distribution pays GFS a monthly fee of $300.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
October 31, 2017 (Continued) |
Blu Giant, LLC, (“Blu Giant”), (formerly “Gemcom”), an affiliate of GFS, provides EDGAR conversion and filing services as well as some print management services for the Funds on an ad-hoc basis. For the provision of these services, Blu Giant receives customary fees from the Funds.
Individuals from GFS serve as officers for the Trust and receive no additional compensation from the Trust for serving in these roles.
c. Distributor – The Distributor of the Funds is Dunham & Associates (the “Distributor”). The Funds have adopted a Plan of Distribution (the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, for Class A and Class C shares. The Plan provides for the monthly payment of a distribution fee to the Distributor or other entities at an annualized rate of 0.75% for the equity Funds and 0.50% for the fixed-income Funds, based on the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares, and 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares. In addition, the Funds have adopted a Shareholder Servicing Plan which provides for the payment of a shareholder service fee at an annualized rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Class C shares. Class N shares do not pay 12b-1 distribution or shareholder servicing fees.
d. Trustees’ Fees – The Board has approved the following Trustee compensation schedule: Each Trustee who is not an interested person of the Trust will receive $6,250 for each Board meeting attended in-person; $1,000 for all telephonic Board meetings; $1,000 for in-person committee meetings and $500 for telephonic committee meetings, unless the committee meeting is on the same day as a Board meeting, in which case the Trustee will not be compensated for the committee meeting. The Funds also reimburse each such Trustee for travel and other expenses incurred in attending meetings of the Board.
With the exception of the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer as discussed below, officers of the Trust and Trustees who are interested persons of the Trust do not receive any compensation from the Trust or any other Funds managed by the Adviser. The Trust has agreed to pay the Adviser a fee in the amount of $150,000 per annum plus an annual discretionary bonus as may be awarded as compensation for providing an officer or employee of the Adviser to serve as Chief Compliance Officer for the Funds (each Fund bearing its pro rata share of the fee), plus the cost of reasonable expenses related to the performance of the Chief Compliance Officer’s duties, including travel expenses, and may compensate the Adviser for the time of other officers or employees of the Adviser who serve in other compliance capacities for the Funds.
e. Commission Recapture – During the year ended October 31, 2017, certain Funds had portfolio trades executed with a certain broker pursuant to a commission recapture agreement under which the broker will return a portion of the Fund’s brokerage commissions on the Fund’s behalf. Such amounts, under such commission recapture agreement, are included in fess paid indirectly in the Fund’s Statement of Operations and were paid directly by the broker to the Administrator. For the year ended October 31, 2017, the amounts received by the Administrator on behalf of certain participating Funds under this arrangement were: Alternative Dividend - $55,520, Large Cap Value – $7,126, Focused Large Cap Growth - $9,528, International Stock - $4,701, and Small Cap Growth - $2,536.
| 4. | INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS |
The cost of purchases and the proceeds from sales of investments, other than short-term investments, for the year ended October 31, 2017 were as follows:
| | Purchases | | | Sale Proceeds | | | | | | Proceeds of | |
| | (excluding U.S. | | | (excluding U.S. | | | Purchases of | | | U.S. | |
| | Government | | | Government | | | U.S. Government | | | Government | |
Fund | | Securities) | | | Securities) | | | Securities | | | Securities | |
Floating Rate Bond | | $ | 173,017,726 | | | $ | 117,470,288 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Corporate/Government Bond | | | 48,503,677 | | | | 33,599,828 | | | | 12,543,598 | | | | 13,323,016 | |
Monthly Distribution | | | 1,058,742,687 | | | | 938,888,489 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Dynamic Macro | | | 1,408,238 | | | | 1,792,048 | | | | — | | | | — | |
High-Yield Bond | | | 157,762,669 | | | | 136,087,882 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Alternative Dividend | | | 177,723,841 | | | | 161,981,287 | | | | | | | | | |
International Opportunity Bond | | | 24,462,518 | | | | 16,276,218 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Appreciation & Income | | | 20,386,589 | | | | 26,495,276 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Large Cap Value | | | 40,436,943 | | | | 37,142,324 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Focused Large Cap Growth | | | 26,355,698 | | | | 30,928,178 | | | | — | | | | — | |
International Stock | | | 117,757,404 | | | | 119,244,105 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Real Estate Stock | | | 39,333,735 | | | | 34,800,153 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Small Cap Value | | | 28,030,134 | | | | 32,904,963 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Emerging Markets Stock | | | 41,823,662 | | | | 49,537,624 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Small Cap Growth | | | 60,432,261 | | | | 69,263,647 | | | | — | | | | — | |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
October 31, 2017 (Continued) |
| 5. | AGGREGATE UNREALIZED APPRECIATION AND DEPRECIATION – TAX BASIS |
The identified cost of investments in securities owned by each Fund for federal income tax purposes, and its respective gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation at October 31, 2017, were as follows:
| | | | | Gross | | | Gross | | | Net Unrealized | |
| | Tax | | | Unrealized | | | Unrealized | | | Appreciation/ | |
| | Cost | | | Appreciation | | | Depreciation | | | (Depreciation) | |
Floating Rate Bond Fund | | $ | 199,547,652 | | | $ | 1,548,641 | | | $ | (1,279,438 | ) | | $ | 269,203 | |
Corporate/Government Bond Fund | | | 76,809,900 | | | | 1,374,676 | | | | (538,500 | ) | | | 836,176 | |
Monthly Distribution Fund | | | 227,947,508 | | | | 17,167,369 | | | | (14,090,479 | ) | | | 3,076,890 | |
Dynamic Macro Fund | | | 42,775,876 | | | | 5,170,940 | | | | (62,011 | ) | | | 5,108,929 | |
High-Yield Bond Fund | | | 144,444,747 | | | | 2,737,591 | | | | (515,813 | ) | | | 2,221,778 | |
Alternative Dividend Fund | | | 46,286,313 | | | | 1,887,671 | | | | (1,863,275 | ) | | | 24,396 | |
International Opportunity Bond Fund | | | 35,570,267 | | | | 1,007,627 | | | | (452,552 | ) | | | 555,075 | |
Appreciation & Income Fund | | | 17,947,698 | | | | 2,349,910 | | | | (1,259,235 | ) | | | 1,090,675 | |
Large Cap Value Fund | | | 62,493,440 | | | | 14,666,398 | | | | (1,216,324 | ) | | | 13,450,074 | |
Focused Large Cap Growth Fund | | | 62,075,305 | | | | 26,538,273 | | | | (940,483 | ) | | | 25,597,790 | |
International Stock Fund | | | 98,180,160 | | | | 17,884,255 | | | | (1,604,518 | ) | | | 16,279,737 | |
Real Estate Stock Fund | | | 43,238,608 | | | | 5,131,893 | | | | (805,933 | ) | | | 4,325,960 | |
Small Cap Value Fund | | | 33,026,837 | | | | 5,259,988 | | | | (874,839 | ) | | | 4,385,149 | |
Emerging Markets Stock Fund | | | 50,383,571 | | | | 15,093,835 | | | | (1,811,653 | ) | | | 13,282,182 | |
Small Cap Growth Fund | | | 37,167,064 | | | | 7,149,763 | | | | (460,181 | ) | | | 6,689,582 | |
| 6. | SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST |
At October 31, 2017, each Fund had an unlimited number of shares authorized with no par value.
Following is a summary of shareholder transactions for each Fund for the year ended October 31, 2017 and the year/period ended October 31, 2016, respectively:
For the year ended October 31, 2017:
| | Class N Shares | | | Class A Shares | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Net Increase | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Increase | |
| | | | | Distributions | | | | | | (Decrease) in | | | | | | Distributions | | | | | | (Decrease) in | |
Fund | | Issued | | | Reinvested | | | Redeemed | | | Shares | | | Issued | | | Reinvested | | | Redeemed | | | Shares | |
Floating Rate Bond | | | 8,010,681 | | | | 419,700 | | | | (1,955,043 | ) | | | 6,475,338 | | | | 853,365 | | | | 44,355 | | | | (355,000 | ) | | | 542,720 | |
Corporate/Government Bond | | | 1,842,070 | | | | 85,632 | | | | (836,944 | ) | | | 1,090,758 | | | | 206,542 | | | | 8,076 | | | | (108,687 | ) | | | 105,931 | |
Monthly Distribution | | | 2,262,648 | | | | 179,857 | | | | (946,529 | ) | | | 1,495,976 | | | | 422,396 | | | | 40,821 | | | | (615,758 | ) | | | (152,541 | ) |
Dynamic Macro | | | 1,097,676 | | | | — | | | | (550,641 | ) | | | 547,035 | | | | 314,313 | | | | — | | | | (108,954 | ) | | | 205,359 | |
High-Yield Bond | | | 4,221,189 | | | | 428,612 | | | | (2,161,863 | ) | | | 2,487,938 | | | | 504,948 | | | | 46,113 | | | | (412,563 | ) | | | 138,498 | |
Alternative Dividend | | | 1,634,819 | | | | 120,742 | | | | (667,246 | ) | | | 1,088,315 | | | | 68,558 | | | | 948 | | | | (4,834 | ) | | | 64,672 | |
International Opportunity Bond | | | 1,445,820 | | | | 28,837 | | | | (635,529 | ) | | | 839,128 | | | | 158,038 | | | | 2,536 | | | | (67,277 | ) | | | 93,297 | |
Appreciation & Income | | | 339,537 | | | | 63,649 | | | | (1,012,783 | ) | | | (609,597 | ) | | | 104,622 | | | | 10,468 | | | | (207,045 | ) | | | (91,955 | ) |
Large Cap Value | | | 941,746 | | | | 60,421 | | | | (793,604 | ) | | | 208,563 | | | | 338,329 | | | | 8,048 | | | | (162,665 | ) | | | 183,712 | |
Focused Large Cap Growth | | | 992,721 | | | | — | | | | (1,295,302 | ) | | | (302,581 | ) | | | 290,140 | | | | — | | | | (223,561 | ) | | | 66,579 | |
International Stock | | | 882,290 | | | | — | | | | (1,261,782 | ) | | | (379,492 | ) | | | 381,106 | | | | — | | | | (217,270 | ) | | | 163,836 | |
Real Estate Stock | | | 878,584 | | | | 283,995 | | | | (367,097 | ) | | | 795,482 | | | | 209,176 | | | | 43,353 | | | | (383,096 | ) | | | (130,567 | ) |
Small Cap Value | | | 307,514 | | | | 53,196 | | | | (605,265 | ) | | | (244,555 | ) | | | 183,390 | | | | 10,926 | | | | (196,461 | ) | | | (2,145 | ) |
Emerging Markets Stock | | | 599,965 | | | | 64,904 | | | | (1,092,983 | ) | | | (428,114 | ) | | | 264,082 | | | | 8,004 | | | | (252,886 | ) | | | 19,200 | |
Small Cap Growth | | | 391,669 | | | | — | | | | (874,125 | ) | | | (482,456 | ) | | | 245,385 | | | | — | | | | (265,412 | ) | | | (20,027 | ) |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
October 31, 2017 (Continued) |
| | Class C Shares | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Net Increase | |
| | | | | Distributions | | | | | | (Decrease) | |
Fund | | Issued | | | Reinvested | | | Redeemed | | | in Shares | |
Floating Rate Bond | | | 374,637 | | | | 16,324 | | | | (220,866 | ) | | | 170,095 | |
Corporate/Government Bond | | | 50,246 | | | | 3,947 | | | | (64,451 | ) | | | (10,258 | ) |
Monthly Distribution | | | 214,747 | | | | 51,393 | | | | (430,722 | ) | | | (164,582 | ) |
Dynamic Macro | | | 40,482 | | | | — | | | | (69,122 | ) | | | (28,640 | ) |
High-Yield Bond | | | 153,054 | | | | 30,290 | | | | (199,764 | ) | | | (16,420 | ) |
Alternative Dividend | | | 83,205 | | | | 3,647 | | | | (9,122 | ) | | | 77,730 | |
International Opportunity Bond | | | 52,157 | | | | 1,484 | | | | (38,182 | ) | | | 15,459 | |
Appreciation & Income | | | 25,217 | | | | 8,202 | | | | (117,977 | ) | | | (84,558 | ) |
Large Cap Value | | | 54,566 | | | | 3,757 | | | | (130,182 | ) | | | (71,859 | ) |
Focused Large Cap Growth | | | 122,704 | | | | — | | | | (81,646 | ) | | | 41,058 | |
International Stock | | | 64,467 | | | | — | | | | (145,232 | ) | | | (80,765 | ) |
Real Estate Stock | | | 30,317 | | | | 32,299 | | | | (81,082 | ) | | | (18,466 | ) |
Small Cap Value | | | 43,831 | | | | 5,477 | | | | (54,878 | ) | | | (5,570 | ) |
Emerging Markets Stock | | | 115,109 | | | | 3,518 | | | | (169,505 | ) | | | (50,878 | ) |
Small Cap Growth | | | 41,644 | | | | — | | | | (52,454 | ) | | | (10,810 | ) |
Year/Period Ended October 31, 2016:
| | Class N Shares | | | Class A Shares | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Net Increase | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Increase | |
| | | | | Distributions | | | | | | (Decrease) in | | | | | | Distributions | | | | | | (Decrease) in | |
Fund | | Issued | | | Reinvested | | | Redeemed | | | Shares | | | Issued | | | Reinvested | | | Redeemed | | | Shares | |
Floating Rate Bond | | | 3,245,963 | | | | 283,827 | | | | (1,457,613 | ) | | | 2,072,177 | | | | 518,054 | | | | 29,530 | | | | (317,202 | ) | | | 230,382 | |
Corporate/Government Bond | | | 889,311 | | | | 88,721 | | | | (581,522 | ) | | | 396,510 | | | | 212,107 | | | | 8,751 | | | | (221,945 | ) | | | (1,087 | ) |
Monthly Distribution | | | 930,533 | | | | 143,378 | | | | (1,296,398 | ) | | | (222,487 | ) | | | 308,917 | | | | 49,761 | | | | (1,137,113 | ) | | | (778,435 | ) |
Dynamic Macro | | | 1,014,094 | | | | — | | | | (920,799 | ) | | | 93,295 | | | | 272,164 | | | | — | | | | (198,785 | ) | | | 73,379 | |
High-Yield Bond | | | 1,299,855 | | | | 435,039 | | | | (1,812,374 | ) | | | (77,480 | ) | | | 290,157 | | | | 46,309 | | | | (312,037 | ) | | | 24,429 | |
Alternative Dividend | | | 2,069,758 | | | | — | | | | (28,014 | ) | | | 2,041,744 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | |
International Opportunity Bond | | | 573,174 | | | | 2,986 | | | | (1,516,131 | ) | | | (939,971 | ) | | | 101,064 | | | | 159 | | | | (234,584 | ) | | | (133,361 | ) |
Appreciation & Income | | | 363,748 | | | | 145,362 | | | | (715,847 | ) | | | (206,737 | ) | | | 95,024 | | | | 23,349 | | | | (147,881 | ) | | | (29,508 | ) |
Large Cap Value | | | 616,688 | | | | 968,124 | | | | (632,723 | ) | | | 952,089 | | | | 155,383 | | | | 138,870 | | | | (160,657 | ) | | | 133,596 | |
Focused Large Cap Growth | | | 774,330 | | | | 17,116 | | | | (597,687 | ) | | | 193,759 | | | | 284,636 | | | | 3,304 | | | | (197,810 | ) | | | 90,130 | |
International Stock | | | 841,227 | | | | 3,084 | | | | (726,387 | ) | | | 117,924 | | | | 251,540 | | | | — | | | | (160,223 | ) | | | 91,317 | |
Real Estate Stock | | | 267,773 | | | | 184,156 | | | | (796,210 | ) | | | (344,281 | ) | | | 85,202 | | | | 57,555 | | | | (170,890 | ) | | | (28,133 | ) |
Small Cap Value | | | 235,460 | | | | 53,816 | | | | (291,167 | ) | | | (1,891 | ) | | | 70,193 | | | | 8,834 | | | | (80,919 | ) | | | (1,892 | ) |
Emerging Markets Stock | | | 913,954 | | | | 25,824 | | | | (867,084 | ) | | | 72,694 | | | | 245,332 | | | | 1,850 | | | | (129,758 | ) | | | 117,424 | |
Small Cap Growth | | | 602,298 | | | | 124,708 | | | | (387,203 | ) | | | 339,803 | | | | 77,497 | | | | 24,091 | | | | (109,242 | ) | | | (7,654 | ) |
| | Class C Shares | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Net Increase | |
| | | | | Distributions | | | | | | (Decrease) | |
Fund | | Issued | | | Reinvested | | | Redeemed | | | in Shares | |
Floating Rate Bond | | | 177,846 | | | | 11,030 | | | | (92,549 | ) | | | 96,327 | |
Corporate/Government Bond | | | 67,852 | | | | 5,244 | | | | (100,458 | ) | | | (27,362 | ) |
Monthly Distribution | | | 211,987 | | | | 51,254 | | | | (585,842 | ) | | | (322,601 | ) |
Dynamic Macro | | | 109,872 | | | | — | | | | (81,233 | ) | | | 28,639 | |
High-Yield Bond | | | 160,314 | | | | 35,061 | | | | (371,843 | ) | | | (176,468 | ) |
Alternative Dividend | | | 35,692 | | | | — | | | | (5 | ) | | | 35,687 | |
International Opportunity Bond | | | 37,817 | | | | 12 | | | | (92,501 | ) | | | (54,672 | ) |
Appreciation & Income | | | 125,002 | | | | 28,776 | | | | (327,962 | ) | | | (174,184 | ) |
Large Cap Value | | | 59,330 | | | | 136,802 | | | | (148,707 | ) | | | 47,425 | |
Focused Large Cap Growth | | | 121,961 | | | | 1,886 | | | | (114,862 | ) | | | 8,985 | |
International Stock | | | 90,644 | | | | — | | | | (143,112 | ) | | | (52,468 | ) |
Real Estate Stock | | | 46,146 | | | | 20,451 | | | | (91,576 | ) | | | (24,979 | ) |
Small Cap Value | | | 29,540 | | | | 7,074 | | | | (46,933 | ) | | | (10,319 | ) |
Emerging Markets Stock | | | 87,692 | | | | — | | | | (90,272 | ) | | | (2,580 | ) |
Small Cap Growth | | | 124,968 | | | | 28,776 | | | | (327,919 | ) | | | (174,175 | ) |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
October 31, 2017 (Continued) |
| 7. | DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS AND TAX COMPONENTS OF CAPITAL |
The tax character of dividends paid during the year or period ended October 31, 2017 and October 31, 2016 was as follows:
| | For the year or period ended October 31, 2017 | | | For the year or period ended October 31, 2016 | |
| | Ordinary | | | Long-Term | | | Return of | | | Tax - Exempt | | | | | | Ordinary | | | Long-Term | | | Return of | | | | |
Fund | | Income | | | Capital Gains | | | Capital | | | Income | | | Total | | | Income | | | Capital Gains | | | Capital | | | Total | |
Floating Rate Bond | | $ | 4,705,002 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,705,002 | | | $ | 3,114,657 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,114,657 | |
Corporate/Government Bond | | | 1,264,680 | | | | — | | | | 24,527 | | | | 59,502 | | | | 1,348,709 | | | | 1,431,865 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,431,865 | |
Monthly Distribution | | | — | | | | — | | | | 10,191,212 | | | | — | | | | 10,191,212 | | | | 4,038,615 | | | | — | | | | 5,117,544 | | | | 9,156,159 | |
Dynamic Macro | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
High-Yield Bond | | | 4,756,447 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,756,447 | | | | 4,668,522 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,668,522 | |
Alternative Dividend | | | 1,715,265 | | | | — | | | | 33,747 | | | | — | | | | 1,749,012 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
International Opportunity Bond | | | — | | | | 281,876 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 281,876 | | | | — | | | | 27,741 | | | | — | | | | 27,741 | |
Appreciation & Income | | | 689,953 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 689,953 | | | | 1,690,059 | | | | 6,372 | | | | — | | | | 1,696,431 | |
Large Cap Value | | | 953,600 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 953,600 | | | | 564,042 | | | | 14,258,077 | | | | — | | | | 14,822,119 | |
Focused Large Cap Growth | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 381,862 | | | | — | | | | 381,862 | |
International Stock | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 43,319 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 43,319 | |
Real Estate Stock | | | 1,820,717 | | | | 3,749,295 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,570,012 | | | | 2,119,010 | | | | 2,657,605 | | | | — | | | | 4,776,615 | |
Small Cap Value | | | 1,012,034 | | | | 144,516 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,156,550 | | | | 98,604 | | | | 847,224 | | | | — | | | | 945,828 | |
Emerging Markets Stock | | | 1,153,950 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,153,950 | | | | 504,601 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 504,601 | |
Small Cap Growth | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 911,397 | | | | 1,784,747 | | | | 78,354 | | | | 2,774,498 | |
Permanent book and tax differences, primarily attributable to the reclass of net operating losses, short-term capital gains and fund distributions, and adjustments for non-deductible expenses, book/tax treatment of foreign currency exchange gains (losses), section 305(c) deemed dividend distributions, paydown gains (losses), C Corp return of capital, swap gains (losses), passive foreign investment companies, reclassifications of gains on contingent payment debt securities, real estate investment trusts, partnerships, preferred securities, corporation mergers, the expiration of capital loss carry forwards, and the capitalization of in lieu dividend payments made in connection with short sales of stock that have not been held open for more than 45 days resulted in reclassification for the tax year ended October 31, 2017 as follows:
| | Paid | | | Accumulated | | | Accumulated | |
| | In | | | Net Investment | | | Net Realized | |
Fund | | Capital | | | Income (Loss) | | | Gains (Loss) | |
Floating Rate Bond | | $ | — | | | $ | 149,011 | | | $ | (149,011 | ) |
Corporate/Government Bond | | | (24,527 | ) | | | 88,764 | | | | (64,237 | ) |
Monthly Distribution | | | (1,808,946 | ) | | | 1,726,908 | | | | 82,038 | |
Dynamic Macro | | | (60,063 | ) | | | (39,391 | ) | | | 99,454 | |
High-Yield Bond | | | (3,403,542 | ) | | | — | | | | 3,403,542 | |
Alternative Dividend | | | (33,747 | ) | | | (23,018 | ) | | | 56,765 | |
International Opportunity Bond | | | (828,303 | ) | | | 13,179 | | | | 815,124 | |
Appreciation & Income | | | — | | | | 74,928 | | | | (74,928 | ) |
Large Cap Value | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Focused Large Cap Growth | | | (455,780 | ) | | | 455,780 | | | | — | |
International Stock | | | — | | | | (32,916 | ) | | | 32,916 | |
Real Estate Stock | | | — | | | | (41 | ) | | | 41 | |
Small Cap Value | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Emerging Markets Stock | | | (3,386,845 | ) | | | (24,310 | ) | | | 3,411,155 | |
Small Cap Growth | | | — | | | | 493,662 | | | | (493,662 | ) |
Net assets were unaffected by the above reclassifications.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
October 31, 2017 (Continued) |
As of each of the Fund’s tax year-ended October 31, 2017, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
| | Undistributed | | | Undistributed | | | Post October Loss | | | Capital Loss | | | Other | | | Unrealized | | | Total | |
| | Ordinary | | | Long-Term | | | and | | | Carry | | | Book/Tax | | | Appreciation/ | | | Accumulated | |
Fund | | Income | | | Capital Gains | | | Late Year Loss | | | Forwards | | | Differences | | | (Depreciation) | | | Earnings/(Deficits | |
Floating Rate Bond | | $ | 169,064 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,540,197 | ) | | $ | (1,498 | ) | | $ | 269,203 | | | $ | (2,103,428 | ) |
Corporate/Government Bond | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,837,132 | ) | | | (843 | ) | | | 836,176 | | | | (1,001,799 | ) |
Monthly Distribution | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,278,367 | ) | | | (6,616,830 | ) | | | (254,567 | ) | | | 3,123,506 | | | | (6,026,258 | ) |
Dynamic Macro | | | — | | | | — | | | | (202,369 | ) | | | (3,049,342 | ) | | | — | | | | 5,108,919 | | | | 1,857,208 | |
High-Yield Bond | | | 5,704 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5,251,482 | ) | | | (11,795 | ) | | | 2,221,778 | | | | (3,035,795 | ) |
Alternative Dividend | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,479,755 | ) | | | | | | | 24,396 | | | | (2,455,359 | ) |
International Opportunity Bond | | | — | | | | 42,099 | | | | (118,169 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 543,425 | | | | 467,355 | |
Appreciation & Income | | | 240,357 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,237,265 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,090,675 | | | | (906,233 | ) |
Large Cap Value | | | 424,909 | | | | 713,238 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 13,450,074 | | | | 14,588,221 | |
Focused Large Cap Growth | | | — | | | | 721,962 | | | | (577,046 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 25,597,790 | | | | 25,742,706 | |
International Stock | | | 1,605,111 | | | | 3,151,465 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16,278,904 | | | | 21,035,480 | |
Real Estate Stock | | | 95,638 | | | | 340,203 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,325,960 | | | | 4,761,801 | |
Small Cap Value | | | 1,586,132 | | | | 1,584,231 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,385,149 | | | | 7,555,512 | |
Emerging Markets Stock | | | 521,498 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,506,802 | ) | | | — | | | | 13,283,945 | | | | 11,298,641 | |
Small Cap Growth | | | 1,809,899 | | | | 3,242,172 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,689,582 | | | | 11,741,653 | |
The difference between book basis and tax basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation), undistributed net investment income (loss) and accumulated net realized gain (loss) from security transactions are primarily attributable to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales and straddles, adjustments for gains on contingent convertible debt securities, the mark-to-market treatment of open forward foreign currency contracts, options, futures, dividend payable and swap contracts, and adjustments for section 305(c) deemed dividend distributions, real estate investment trusts, partnerships, preferred securities, passive foreign investment companies, constructive sales of securities held short, straddles and C Corporation return of capital distributions. In addition, the amount listed under other book/tax differences are primarily attributable to the tax deferral of losses on straddles and constructive sales, and tax adjustments for accrued dividend payable.
Late year losses incurred after December 31 within the fiscal year are deemed to arise on the first business day of the following fiscal year for tax purposes. The Funds incurred and elected to defer such late year losses as follows:
| | Late Year | |
Fund | | Losses | |
Floating Rate Bond | | $ | — | |
Corporate/Government Bond | | | — | |
Monthly Distribution | | | 2,278,367 | |
Dynamic Macro | | | 202,369 | |
High-Yield Bond | | | — | |
Alternative Dividend | | | — | |
International Opportunity Bond | | | 118,169 | |
Appreciation & Income | | | — | |
Large Cap Value | | | — | |
Focused Large Cap Growth | | | 577,046 | |
International Stock | | | — | |
Real Estate Stock | | | — | |
Small Cap Value | | | — | |
Emerging Markets Stock | | | — | |
Small Cap Growth | | | — | |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
October 31, 2017 (Continued) |
At October 31, 2017, the following Funds had capital loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes available to offset future capital gains through the indicated expiration date as follows:
| | | | | Non-Expiring | | | Non-Expiring | | | | | | Capital Loss Carry | |
Fund | | Expiring 2019 | | | Short-Term | | | Long-Term | | | Total | | | Forward Expired | |
Floating Rate Bond | | $ | — | | | $ | 695,444 | | | $ | 1,844,753 | | | $ | 2,540,197 | | | $ | — | |
Corporate/Government Bond | | | — | | | | 518,898 | | | | 1,318,234 | | | | 1,837,132 | | | | — | |
Monthly Distribution | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,616,830 | | | | 6,616,830 | | | | — | |
Dynamic Macro | | | 152,059 | | | | 1,709,587 | | | | 1,187,696 | | | | 3,049,342 | | | | — | |
High-Yield Bond | | | — | | | | 2,238,943 | | | | 3,012,539 | | | | 5,251,482 | | | | 3,403,542 | |
Alternative Dividend | | | — | | | | 1,597,562 | | | | 882,193 | | | | 2,479,755 | | | | — | |
International Opportunity Bond | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Appreciation & Income | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,237,265 | | | | 2,237,265 | | | | — | |
Large Cap Value | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Focused Large Cap Growth | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
International Stock | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Real Estate Stock | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Small Cap Value | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Emerging Markets Stock | | | 351,019 | | | | 2,155,783 | | | | — | | | | 2,506,802 | | | | 3,386,845 | |
Small Cap Growth | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Currently, the Funds have a $40,000,000 uncommitted line of credit provided by U.S. Bank National Association (the “Bank”) under an agreement (the “Uncommitted Line”). Any advance under the Uncommitted Line is contemplated primarily for temporary or emergency purposes, including the meeting of redemption requests that otherwise might require the untimely disposition of securities. Interest on borrowings is payable on an annualized basis. The Uncommitted Line is not a “committed” line of credit, which is to say that the Bank is not obligated to lend money to a Fund. Accordingly, it is possible that a Fund may wish to borrow money for a temporary or emergency purpose but may not be able to do so. During the year ended October 31, 2017, Monthly Distribution, International Opportunity Bond, Appreciation & Income, Large Cap Value, Focused Large Cap Growth, International Stock, Real Estate Stock, Small Cap Value, Emerging Markets and Small Cap Growth accessed the line of credit based only on the days borrowed and the average amount of borrowings outstanding were $7,775,000, $65,333, $135,400, $227,000, $3,359,667, $946,333, $347,400, $395,318, $1,820,500, $430,333, respectively. The interest expense for all of the Funds listed above is immaterial. As of October 31, 2017, all of the Funds listed above had no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement, except for International Stock, which had $26,000 of outstanding borrowings
The Funds have entered into a Securities Lending Agreement (“Agreement”) with the Bank. Each participating Fund can lend their securities to brokers, dealers and other financial institutions approved by the Board to earn additional income. Loans are collateralized at a value at least equal to 105% of the then current Market Value of any loaned security that are foreign, or 102% of the then current market value of any other loaned security. All interest and dividend payments received on securities which are held on loan, provided that there is no material default, will be paid to the respective Fund. A portion of the income generated by the investment in the collateral, net of any rebates paid by the Bank to the borrowers is remitted to the Bank as lending agent and the remainder is paid to the Fund(s).
Securities lending income, if any, is disclosed in the Fund’s Statement of Operations. Although risk is mitigated by the collateral, the Fund could experience a delay in recovering its securities and possible loss of income or value if the Borrower fails to return them. Should the borrower of the securities fail financially, each Fund has the right to repurchase the securities using the collateral in the open market.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
October 31, 2017 (Continued) |
The following table presents financial instruments that are subject to enforceable netting arrangements as of October 31, 2017.
Gross Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities |
| | Market Value of | | | Market Value of | | | Percentage of Total | |
Fund | | Loaned Securities | | | Collateral (1) | | | Investment Income | |
Floating Rate Bond | | $ | 2,113,114 | | | $ | 2,113,114 | | | | 0.00 | % |
Corporate/Government Bond | | | 6,838,473 | | | | 6,838,473 | | | | 0.03 | % |
Monthly Distribution | | | 8,689,628 | | | | 8,689,628 | | | | 0.01 | % |
Dynamic Macro | | | 3,136,852 | | | | 3,136,852 | | | | 0.08 | % |
High-Yield Bond | | | 23,367,101 | | | | 23,367,101 | | | | 0.09 | % |
Alternative Dividend | | | 8,003,525 | | | | 8,003,525 | | | | 0.02 | % |
International Opportunity Bond | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | % |
Appreciation & Income | | | 310,960 | | | | 310,960 | | | | 0.05 | % |
Large Cap Value | | | 5,507,125 | | | | 5,507,125 | | | | 0.03 | % |
Focused Large Cap Growth | | | 11,342,904 | | | | 11,342,904 | | | | 0.07 | % |
International Stock | | | 2,780,116 | | | | 2,780,116 | | | | 0.05 | % |
Real Estate Stock | | | 4,546,471 | | | | 4,546,471 | | | | 0.05 | % |
Small Cap Value | | | 7,366,753 | | | | 7,366,753 | | | | 0.06 | % |
Emerging Markets Stock | | | 1,151,135 | | | | 1,149,855 | | | | 0.01 | % |
Small Cap Growth (2) | | | 9,791,085 | | | | 9,791,085 | | | | 0.17 | % |
| (1) | The amount is limited to the loaned securities and accordingly, does not include excess collateral pledged |
| (2) | Securities loaned with a value of $39,546 have been sold and are pending settlement on November 1, 2017. |
Subsequent events after the date of the Statements of Assets and Liabilities have been evaluated through the date the financial statements were issued. Management has concluded that there is no impact requiring adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements relating to the Funds presented in this report.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Trustees and the Shareholders of the Dunham Funds
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of Dunham Floating Rate Bond Fund, Dunham Corporate/Government Bond Fund, Dunham Monthly Distribution Fund, Dunham Dynamic Macro Fund, Dunham High-Yield Bond Fund, Dunham Alternative Dividend Fund, Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund, Dunham Appreciation & Income Fund, Dunham Large Cap Value Fund, Dunham Focused Large Cap Growth Fund, Dunham International Stock Fund, Dunham Real Estate Stock Fund, Dunham Small Cap Value Fund, Dunham Emerging Markets Stock Fund, and Dunham Small Cap Growth Fund, each a series of shares of beneficial interest in Dunham Funds (the “Funds”), including the schedules of investments, as of October 31, 2017, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years or periods in the two-year period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods presented. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ 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 audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2017 by correspondence with the custodian, agent banks, and brokers and by other appropriate auditing procedures where responses from agent banks and brokers 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 the Funds as of October 31, 2017, and the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the years or periods in the two-year period then ended and their financial highlights for each of the years or periods presented, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
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December 29, 2017
TRUSTEES & OFFICERS (Unaudited) |
Trustees and Officers of the Trust, together with information as to their principal business occupations during the last five years, are shown below. Each Trustee who is considered an “interested person” of the Trust (as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) is indicated by an asterisk next to his name. Unless otherwise noted, the address of each Trustee and Officer is 10251 Vista Sorrento Parkway, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92121.
Name, Age and Address | Position(s) Held with Trust | Term of Office and Length of Time Served ^ | Principal Occupation(s) During the Past 5 Years and Current Directorships | Number of Funds in the Trust Overseen by Trustee | Other Directorships |
Non-Interested Trustees | | | | | |
Timothy M. Considine Age: 77 | Trustee | Since January 2008 | Retired; Accountant, Considine & Considine (certified public accountant), 1960-2016. | 15 | HomeFed Corp., 1992-present |
Henry R. Goldstein Age: 86 | Trustee | Since January 2008 | Self-employed consultant/mediator (financial services), 2009-present; Independent Contractor, RBC Daniels (financial services company for telecom industry), 2007-2009. | 15 | None |
Paul A. Rosinack Age: 70 | Trustee | Since January 2008 | Retired; President/ Chief Executive Officer / Director, Qualigen, Inc., (manufacturer of medical products and equipment) 2004-2017. | 15 | None |
Interested Trustees and Officers | | | | | |
Jeffrey A. Dunham* Age: 56 | Trustee, Chairman of Board, President & Principal Executive Officer | Since January 2008 | Chief Executive Officer, Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc. (registered investment adviser, broker-dealer and distributor for mutual funds), 1985-present; Chief Executive Officer, Dunham & Associates Holdings, Inc. (holding company), 1999-present; Chief Executive Officer, Dunham & Associates Securities, Inc. (general partner for various limited partnerships), 1986-present; Chief Executive Officer, Asset Managers, Inc. (general partner for various limited partnerships), 1985-present; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dunham Trust Company, 1999-present. | 15 | None |
Denise S. Iverson Age: 58 | Treasurer & Principal Financial Officer | Since January 2008 | Chief Financial Officer, Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc. (registered investment adviser, broker-dealer and distributor for mutual funds), 1999-present; Chief Financial Officer, Dunham & Associates Holdings, Inc. (holding company), 1999-present; Chief Financial Officer, Dunham & Associates Securities, Inc. (general partner for various limited partnerships), 1999-present; Chief Financial Officer, Asset Managers, Inc. (general partner for various limited partnerships), 1999-present; Chief Financial Officer and Director, Dunham Trust Company, 1999-present. | N/A | N/A |
Joseph P. Kelly II Age: 42 | Chief Compliance Officer | Since January 2014 | General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Dunham & Associates, Investment Counsel, Inc. (registered investment adviser, broker-dealer and distributor for mutual funds), November 2013-present; Senior Associate, Dechert LLP (law firm), 2005-October 2013. | N/A | N/A |
Tamara Beth Wendoll Age: 46 | Secretary and AML Officer | Since October 2015 – Secretary (December 2008 - Assistant Secretary); Since September 2010 – AML Officer | Chief Operating Officer, Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc. (registered investment adviser, broker-dealer and distributor for mutual funds), 2008-present. | N/A | N/A |
Ryan Dykmans Age: 35 | Assistant Secretary | Since October 2015 | Director of Research, June 2013-present; Senior Investment Analyst from 2009-2013, Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc. (registered investment adviser, broker-dealer and distributor for mutual funds). | N/A | N/A |
James Colantino Age: 48 | Assistant Treasurer | Since January 2008 | Senior Vice President-Fund Administration, 2012-present; Vice President, 2004-2012; Senior Fund Administrator, 1999-2004, Gemini Fund Services, LLC. | N/A | N/A |
| ^ | Each Trustee will serve an indefinite term until his successor, if any, is duly elected and qualified. Officers of the Trust are elected annually. |
The Trust’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and is available free of charge, upon request, by calling toll-free at 1-888-3DUNHAM (338-6426).
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FACTORS CONSIDERED BY THE INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES IN APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS
Meeting of the Board of Trustees Held on June 27, 2017
At a regular meeting (the “Meeting”) of the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) held on June 27, 2017 (the “Meeting’), the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, considered the approval of a new sub-investment advisory agreement among the Trust, Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc. (the “Adviser”) and PineBridge Investments LLC (“PineBridge” or the “Sub-Adviser”) (the “New Sub-Advisory Agreement”) on behalf of High-Yield Bond (the “Fund”).
In connection with its review and approval of the New Sub-Advisory Agreement at the Meeting, the Independent Trustees considered materials furnished by PineBridge, including information about, but not limited to, PineBridge’s personnel and operations and financial condition. At the Meeting, a representatives from the Adviser and PineBridge presented to the Board information regarding PineBridge and the Fund and responded to questions from the Trustees. The Board also reviewed the terms of the New Sub-Advisory Agreement and compared its terms to those of the prior sub-advisory agreement. The Trustees discussed the terms of the New Sub-Advisory Agreement and the performance goals and fulcrum fee arrangements set forth in the New Sub-Advisory Agreement.
Matters considered by the Board, including the Independent Trustees, in connection with its approval of the New Sub-Advisory Agreement included the following:
Performance. With respect to performance, the Board reviewed comparative performance information of other accounts managed by PineBridge with a strategy similar to the Fund’s strategy over various time periods as compared to that of an applicable benchmark index and discussed the same with representatives from the Adviser. They noted that over all time periods presented, such accounts managed by PineBridge either outperformed or performed in-line with the applicable benchmark index. The Trustees noted that PineBridge’s performance was strong and concluded that it was reasonable to expect PineBridge to obtain an acceptable level of investment return for the Fund’s shareholders.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Trustees considered the information provided by the Adviser with respect to the rigorous sub-advisory search and vetting process it conducted prior to presenting PineBridge to the Board. The Trustees discussed the nature of PineBridge’s operations and the experience of its key professional personnel in managing a high-yield strategy. The Board also reviewed PineBridge’s methodology, research and analysis for selecting investments. The Trustees noted in particular that risk management was at the core of PineBridge’s investment process and discussed the various methods utilized by PineBridge to try to generate returns with low volatility. The Trustees considered the opinion of the Fund’s CCO that PineBridge had allocated appropriate resources to compliance and internal control, has thorough compliance policies and procedures and a comprehensive compliance program. The Independent Trustees concluded that the Adviser had identified a quality sub-adviser and that PineBridge had the experience and resources necessary for managing the Fund in a manner acceptable to the Board.
Cost of Services and Profitability. The Trustees noted that the Adviser negotiated a lower fulcrum fee rate than was currently in place for the Fund, which is comprised of a base fee of 0.32% annually and a performance fee component at a rate that will vary by +/- 0.10% of the Fund’s average daily net asset value depending upon the performance of the Fund’s Class N shares as compared to the benchmark index for a range of 0.22% to 0.42%. The Board also noted that the performance fee rate will increase or decrease by one basis point (0.01%) for each 0.25% of outperformance/underperformance of the benchmark index and they discussed with the Adviser how the performance increments were developed and negotiated. The Board, including the Independent Trustees, took into account that the minimum fee rate of 0.22% was lower than fees charged to other accounts managed by PineBridge and that the proposed fee, at the maximum level the sub-adviser would earn if the Fund performed very well, was only moderately higher than the fees charged to other accounts managed by PineBridge. The Independent Trustees concluded that the Adviser negotiated a favorable fee rate for shareholders of the Fund, which they found appropriate to reward or penalize outperformance or underperformance, respectively. In addition, the Trustees found the index and performance
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adjustments were appropriate and result from meaningful performance differentials. The Independent Trustees also took into account that the Fund pays the Adviser a fixed fee of 0.60% of daily net assets and discussed that the various duties of the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser were not duplicative. The Independent Trustees next considered the anticipated profits to be realized by PineBridge in relation to the operation of the Fund. They reviewed an analysis of profitability provided by PineBridge and noted that PineBridge’s projected net profitability was not excessive.
Economies of Scale. As to economies of scale, it was the consensus of the Independent Trustees that the Fund had not yet reached an asset level where any material economies of scale could be realized and, consequently, the absence of breakpoints was acceptable at this time.
Conclusion. During the Board’s deliberations, it was noted that the Board did not identify any single piece of information that was all important or controlling with respect to the proposed sub-advisory agreement. Having requested and received such information from the Adviser and sub-adviser as the Board believed to be reasonably necessary to evaluate the terms of the proposed sub-advisory agreement, and as assisted by the advice of counsel, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees present, unanimously concluded that the terms of the proposed sub-advisory agreement were fair and reasonable.
DUNHAM FUNDS’ EXPENSES (Unaudited) |
Example
Shareholders of mutual funds will pay (1) transitional costs, such as sales load, and (2) ongoing expenses, such as advisory fees, distribution and service fees (12b-1), and other fund expenses. The following examples are intended to help you understand the ongoing cost (in dollars) of investing in a fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. Please note, the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions which may be assessed by mutual funds. This Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period as indicated below.
Actual Expenses
The columns under the heading entitled “Actual” help you estimate the actual expenses you paid over the period. The “Actual-Ending Account Value” shown is derived from the Fund’s actual return, and the “Actual-Expenses Paid During Period” shows the dollar amount that would have been paid by an investor who started with $1,000 in the Fund. To estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the column under the heading entitled “Actual-Expenses Paid During Period”.
Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes
The columns under the heading entitled “Hypothetical” provide information about hypothetical account value 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 you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other 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 which may be applicable to your account. Therefore, the last column of the table (Hypothetical-Expenses Paid During Period) 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.
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| Fund’s | Beginning | Ending | Expenses | | Ending | Expenses |
| Annualized | Account Value | Account Value | Paid During | | Account Value | Paid During |
| Expense Ratio | 5/1/17 | 10/31/17 | Period* | | 10/31/17 | Period* |
Class N: | | | | | | | |
Floating Rate Bond Fund | 1.10% | $1,000.00 | $1,014.10 | $ 5.49 | | $1,019.66 | $ 5.60 |
Corporate/Government Bond Fund | 1.40% | $1,000.00 | $1,000.20 | $ 7.06 | | $1,018.15 | $ 7.12 |
Monthly Distribution Fund | 2.27% | $1,000.00 | $1,015.50 | $11.62 | | $1,013.76 | $11.52 |
Dynamic Macro Fund | 1.54% | $1,000.00 | $1,018.80 | $ 7.84 | | $1,017.44 | $ 7.83 |
High-Yield Bond Fund | 1.15% | $1,000.00 | $1,028.40 | $ 5.88 | | $1,019.41 | $ 5.85 |
Alternative Dividend Fund | 1.12% | $1,000.00 | $976.30 | $ 5.49 | | $1,019.24 | $ 5.61 |
International Opportunity Bond Fund | 1.58% | $1,000.00 | $1,034.41 | $ 8.10 | | $1,017.24 | $ 8.03 |
Appreciation & Income Fund | 1.47% | $1,000.00 | $1,063.80 | $ 7.66 | | $1,017.80 | $ 7.48 |
Large Cap Value Fund | 1.20% | $1,000.00 | $1,107.90 | $ 6.38 | | $1,019.16 | $ 6.11 |
Focused Large Cap Growth Fund | 1.14% | $1,000.00 | $1,099.30 | $ 6.03 | | $1,019.46 | $ 5.80 |
International Stock Fund | 1.60% | $1,000.00 | $1,099.70 | $ 8.47 | | $1,017.14 | $ 8.13 |
Real Estate Stock Fund | 1.17% | $1,000.00 | $1,097.00 | $ 6.18 | | $1,019.31 | $ 5.96 |
Small Cap Value Fund | 1.38% | $1,000.00 | $1,059.40 | $ 7.16 | | $1,018.25 | $ 7.02 |
Emerging Markets Stock Fund | 1.52% | $1,000.00 | $1,279.30 | $ 8.73 | | $1,017.54 | $ 7.73 |
Small Cap Growth Fund | 1.37% | $1,000.00 | $1,148.10 | $ 7.36 | | $1,018.35 | $ 6.92 |
Class A: | | | | | | | |
Floating Rate Bond Fund | 1.35% | $1,000.00 | $1,012.80 | $ 6.74 | | $1,018.40 | $ 6.87 |
Corporate/Government Bond Fund | 1.69% | $1,000.00 | $999.70 | $ 8.52 | | $1,016.69 | $ 8.59 |
Monthly Distribution Fund | 2.56% | $1,000.00 | $1,029.50 | $13.10 | | $1,012.30 | $12.98 |
Dynamic Macro Fund | 1.95% | $1,000.00 | $1,018.20 | $ 9.92 | | $1,015.38 | $ 9.91 |
High-Yield Bond Fund | 1.40% | $1,000.00 | $1,027.30 | $ 7.15 | | $1,018.15 | $ 7.12 |
Alternative Dividend Fund | 1.37% | $1,000.00 | $974.80 | $ 6.71 | | $1,018.00 | $ 6.85 |
International Opportunity Bond Fund | 1.83% | $1,000.00 | $1,032.33 | $ 9.37 | | $1,015.98 | $ 9.30 |
Appreciation & Income Fund | 1.71% | $1,000.00 | $1,062.70 | $ 8.89 | | $1,016.59 | $ 8.69 |
Large Cap Value Fund | 1.56% | $1,000.00 | $1,106.90 | $ 8.28 | | $1,017.34 | $ 7.93 |
Focused Large Cap Growth Fund | 1.39% | $1,000.00 | $1,097.80 | $ 7.35 | | $1,018.20 | $ 7.07 |
International Stock Fund | 1.96% | $1,000.00 | $1,098.70 | $10.37 | | $1,015.32 | $ 9.96 |
Real Estate Stock Fund | 1.41% | $1,000.00 | $1,090.00 | $ 7.43 | | $1,018.10 | $ 7.17 |
Small Cap Value Fund | 1.68% | $1,000.00 | $1,058.10 | $ 8.72 | | $1,016.74 | $ 8.54 |
Emerging Markets Stock Fund | 1.89% | $1,000.00 | $1,276.00 | $10.84 | | $1,015.68 | $ 9.60 |
Small Cap Growth Fund | 1.63% | $1,000.00 | $1,146.80 | $ 8.82 | | $1,016.99 | $ 8.29 |
DUNHAM FUNDS’ EXPENSES (Unaudited) (Continued) |
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| Fund’s | Beginning | Ending | Expenses | | Ending | Expenses |
| Annualized | Account Value | Account Value | Paid During | | Account Value | Paid During |
| Expense Ratio | 5/1/17 | 10/31/17 | Period* | | 10/31/17 | Period* |
Class C: | | | | | | | |
Floating Rate Bond Fund | 1.85% | $1,000.00 | $1,009.30 | $ 9.22 | | $1,015.88 | $ 9.40 |
Corporate/Government Bond Fund | 2.08% | $1,000.00 | $996.60 | $10.47 | | $1,014.72 | $10.56 |
Monthly Distribution Fund | 3.31% | $1,000.00 | $1,025.60 | $16.90 | | $1,008.52 | $16.76 |
Dynamic Macro Fund | 2.45% | $1,000.00 | $1,014.00 | $12.44 | | $1,012.82 | $12.43 |
High-Yield Bond Fund | 1.90% | $1,000.00 | $1,025.20 | $ 9.70 | | $1,015.63 | $ 9.65 |
Alternative Dividend Fund | 2.12% | $1,000.00 | $971.10 | $10.36 | | $1,014.28 | $10.59 |
International Opportunity Bond Fund | 2.33% | $1,000.00 | $1,030.50 | $11.86 | | $1,013.39 | $11.76 |
Appreciation & Income Fund | 2.46% | $1,000.00 | $1,058.90 | $12.77 | | $1,012.80 | $12.48 |
Large Cap Value Fund | 2.12% | $1,000.00 | $1,102.40 | $11.23 | | $1,014.25 | $10.76 |
Focused Large Cap Growth Fund | 2.14% | $1,000.00 | $1,093.40 | $11.29 | | $1,014.42 | $10.87 |
International Stock Fund | 2.50% | $1,000.00 | $1,094.10 | $13.20 | | $1,012.60 | $12.68 |
Real Estate Stock Fund | 2.17% | $1,000.00 | $1,047.00 | $11.20 | | $1,014.27 | $11.02 |
Small Cap Value Fund | 2.52% | $1,000.00 | $1,053.80 | $12.83 | | $1,012.50 | $12.78 |
Emerging Markets Stock Fund | 2.42% | $1,000.00 | $1,265.70 | $13.82 | | $1,013.01 | $12.28 |
Small Cap Growth Fund | 2.38% | $1,000.00 | $1,142.50 | $12.85 | | $1,013.21 | $12.08 |
| * | Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184 days and divided by 365 (to reflect the number of days in the six month period ending October 31, 2017). |
Privacy Notice
FACTS | WHAT DO THE DUNHAM FUNDS DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION? |
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Why? | Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do. |
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What? | The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can include: ■ Social Security number and wire transfer instructions ■ account transactions and transaction history ■ investment experience and purchase history When you are no longer a customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice. |
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How? | All financial companies need to share customers’ personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers’ personal information; the reasons the Dunham Funds chooses to share; and whether you can limit this sharing. |
Reasons we can share your personal information | Do Dunham Funds share? | Can you limit this sharing? |
For our everyday business purposes - such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus | Yes | NO |
For our marketing purposes - to offer our products and services to you | Yes | NO |
For joint marketing with other financial companies | No | We don’t share |
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes - information about your transactions and experiences | No | We don’t share |
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes - information about your creditworthiness | No | We don’t share |
For nonaffiliates to market to you | No | We don’t share |
Questions? | Call (800) 442-4358 or go to www.dunham.com |
What we do |
How do Dunham Funds protect my personal information? | To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings. We permit only authorized parties and affiliates (as permitted by law) who have signed an agreement (which protects your personal information) with us to have access to customer information. |
How do Dunham Funds collect my personal information? | We collect your personal information, for example, when you
■ open and account or deposit money ■ direct us to buy securities or direct us to sell your securities ■ seek advice about your investments We also collect your personal information from others, such as credit bureaus, affiliates, or other companies. |
Why can’t I limit all sharing? | Federal law gives you the right to limit only
■ sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes-information about your creditworthiness ■ affiliates from using your information to market to you ■ sharing for nonaffiliates to market to you State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit sharing. |
Definitions |
Affiliates | Companies related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies. ■ Our affiliates include financial companies, such as Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc. |
Nonaffiliates | Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies. ■ Dunham Funds do not share with nonaffiliates so they can market to you. |
Joint marketing | A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies that together market financial products or services to you. ■ Dunham Funds doesn’t jointly market |
How to Obtain Proxy Voting Information
Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 as well as a description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies is available without charge, upon request, by calling (888)-3DUNHAM (338-6426) or by referring to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.
How to Obtain 1st and 3rd Fiscal Quarter Portfolio Holdings
Each Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC (800)-SEC-0330. The information on Form N-Q is available without charge, upon request, by calling (888)-3DUNHAM (338-6426).
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P.O. Box 910309
San Diego, California 92191
(800) 442-4358
Distributed by Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC.
THIS REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE A FORECAST OF FUTURE EVENTS, A GUARANTEE OF FUTURE RESULTS, OR INVESTMENT ADVICE. FURTHER, THERE IS NO ASSURANCE THAT CERTAIN SECURITIES WILL REMAIN IN OR OUT OF EACH FUND’S PORTFOLIO.
THE FIGURES IN THIS REPORT REPRESENT PAST PERFORMANCE AND DO NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS. THE PRINCIPAL VALUE OF AN INVESTMENT AND INVESTMENT RETURN WILL FLUCTUATE SO THAT AN INVESTOR’S SHARES, WHEN REDEEMED, MAY BE WORTH MORE OR LESS THAN THEIR ORIGINAL COST.
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
(a) As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant 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.
(b) For purposes of this item, “code of ethics” means written standards that are reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:
| (1) | Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships; |
| (2) | Full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that a registrant files with, or submits to, the Commission and in other public communications made by the registrant; |
(3) Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations;
| (4) | The prompt internal reporting of violations of the code to an appropriate person or persons identified in the code; and |
(5) Accountability for adherence to the code.
(c) Amendments:
During the period covered by the report, there have not been any amendments to the provisions of the code of ethics.
(d) Waivers:
During the period covered by the report, the registrant has not granted any express or implicit waivers from the provisions of the code of ethics.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
(a) The Board has determined, based on questionnaires completed by the Audit Committee members, that Timothy M. Considine is an audit committee financial expert. Mr. Considine is independent for purposes of this Item 3.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
FY 2017 $ 189,750
FY 2016 $ 181,600
FY 2017 $ 0
FY 2016 $ 0
Nature of the fees:
FY 2017 $ 30,000
FY 2016 $ 30,000
Nature of the fees: Preparation of federal and state tax returns and review of annual dividend calculations.
Registrant Adviser
FY 2017 $ 0 $ 0
FY 2016 $ 0 $ 0
Nature of the fees:
| (e) | (1) Audit Committee’s Pre-Approval Policies |
The registrant’s Audit Committee is required to pre-approve all audit services and, when appropriate, any non-audit services (including audit-related, tax and all other services) to the registrant. The registrant’s Audit Committee is also required to pre-approve, when appropriate, any non-audit services (including audit-related, tax and all other services) to its adviser, or any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant to the extent that the services are determined to have a direct impact on the operations or financial reporting of the registrant. Services are reviewed on an engagement by engagement basis by the audit committee.
| (2) | Percentages of 2017 Services Approved by the Audit Committee |
Registrant Adviser
Audit-Related Fees: 0 % 0 %
Tax Fees: 0 % 0%
All Other Fees: 0 % 0%
(f) During audit of registrant's financial statements for the most recent fiscal year, less than 50 percent of the hours expended on the principal accountant's engagement were attributed to work performed by persons other than the principal accountant's full-time, permanent employees.
(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:
Registrant Adviser
FY 2017 $30,000 $ None
FY 2016 $30,000 $ None
(h) Not applicable. All non-audit services to the registrant were pre-approved by the Audit Committee.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Companies. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments. Schedule of investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers is included under Item 1.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Funds. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Funds. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Funds. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. None
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) Based on an evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of filing date of this Form N-CSR, the disclosure controls and procedures are reasonably designed to ensure that the information required in filings on Forms N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported on a timely basis.
(b) There were no significant changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s last fiscal half-year that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. Exhibits.
(a)(1) Code of Ethics filed herewith.
(a)(2) Certifications required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (and Item 11(a)(2) of Form N-CSR) are filed herewith..
(a)(3) Not applicable.
(b) Certifications required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (and Item 11(b) of Form N-CSR) are filed herewith.
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) Dunham Funds
By (Signature and Title)
/s/Jeffrey Dunham
Jeffrey Dunham, President
Date 2/6/18
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/Jeffrey Dunham
Jeffrey Dunham, President
Date 2/6/18
By (Signature and Title)
/s/Denise Iverson
Denise Iverson, Treasurer
Date 2/6/18