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)
6256 Greenwich Dr. Ste. 550, San Diego, CA 92122
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Timothy Burdick
Ultimus Fund Solutions LLC., 4221 N 203rd St., Suite 100, Elkhorn, NE 68022
(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: 10/31/23
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)
Dear Fellow Shareholders:
The past fiscal year helped to test the perseverance of investors – after a tumultuous and perhaps even devastating 2022, the past twelve months did not provide an easy beginning or end. Whether your primary allocation was to bonds or to equities, this year caused most investors to question if their exposures were applicable in this environment. With some short-term rates on cash vehicles boasting yields and rates not seen in decades, the desire to take on the risk associated with the bond or equity markets was sparse. This was compounded by the uncertainty of whether the Federal Reserve could navigate its monetary tightening measures to calm inflation but also avoid a significant recession, a banking crisis that saw large US and foreign banks close overnight, the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia, the Hamas attack on Israel, and all parties in Washington playing politics with the debt ceiling. If only this was also an election year would the excitement level be any higher.
Although this backdrop did not result in the same broad double-digit declines that many equity and bond investors experienced last year, bonds(1) in general saw their principal values decline over this fiscal year. This was due to volatile, but broadly rising, interest rates and these higher yields were enough for many bonds to still end the 12-month period with slightly positive returns. The inverted yield curve remained in its odd shape for the entire year, which means that long-term bond investors are willing to accept a lower yield than short-term investors. The normal shape is upward sloping – the yield curve most often provides a higher yield to investors who are willing to lock in those rates for longer periods of time. While these conditions are not expected to prevail for a long period of time, as they have already persisted longer than many experts believed was possible, we do not believe that the path back to “normal” will be linear or easy. Instead, we are confident that it may continue to entail uncertainty and volatility as it broadly progresses in that direction.
The concerns regarding the devastation that the higher rates may have if the economy slows too quickly and enters a severe recession has disparately affected large companies versus smaller companies. Large cap stocks(2) ended the period up nearly 10 percent while small cap stocks(3) ended the period down approximately 9 percent. This large difference in experiences is partially attributable to concerns that small capitalization companies may struggle more than large capitalization companies in a recessionary environment as well as worries that these small capitalization companies generally have less cash and more high-cost debt than their large capitalization peers, which may substantially impair their future profitability and growth. However, as market participants often trade equities based upon with a longer-term view, these concerns may be largely represented in the current prices. Therefore, as we primarily seek to employ active managers that use discernment to evaluate what may be attractive opportunities, we believe it is important to maintain diversification across asset classes and to remain disciplined and methodical, especially when many other investors are not.
I continue to personally invest alongside you, and I remain confident that we at Dunham have the tools and the discipline to succeed as our economy recovers. You can continue to rely on us to apply a rational and unemotional approach. We thank you for your continued trust and the confidence you have placed in us. We take that trust very seriously. We look forward to servicing the investment needs for you and your family for generations to come.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey A. Dunham
President
Dunham & Associates
October 31, 2023
| 1 | As measured by the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index |
| 2 | As measured by the S&P 500 Index |
| 3 | As measured by the Russell 2000 Index |
Dunham Corporate/Government Bond Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (Virtus Fixed Income Advisers, LLC) |
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Asset Class Recap
Although the 0.4 percent return on investment-grade bonds, as measured by the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index, may appear fairly muted over the fiscal year, the performance along the way was fairly volatile. Most of the movements in investment-grade bonds was explained by views changing regarding interest rates and the shape of the yield curve. In the first half of the fiscal year, investment-grade bonds broadly rose as it appeared that the Fed may halt interest rate increases and even move toward cutting rates before the end of 2023. However, as the fiscal year progressed, this sentiment changed as the mantra of “higher for longer” was used as the tool to potentially completely stamp out inflation. This resulted in the yield curve maintaining its inverted shape and intermediate and long-term rates to rise. Short-term Treasury bonds, as measured by the ICE BofA 1-3 year US Treasury & Agency Index, returned 2.9 percent over the 12-month period ended October 31, 2023, while 20-year Treasury bonds, as measured by the ICE BofA Current 20-year US Treasury Index, declined 7.2 percent. Treasury bonds with maturities between these areas of the yield curve generally experienced returns between these two points, as the ICE BofA 7-10 year US Treasury & Agency Index decreased 2.4 percent and the ICE BofA 5-7 year US Treasury & Agency Index increased 0.2 percent. Due to the extra spread compensation for credit risk, high-yield bonds, as measured by the ICE BofA US Cash Pay High-Yield Index, managed to generate a 5.8 percent return over the fiscal year. This was also bolstered by concerned of a deep recession abating and being replaced by discussions about a shallow or moderate recession.
Allocation Review
The Sub-Adviser continued to significantly underweight some of the largest bond sectors within the benchmark index. For example, the largest exposures within the benchmark index are U.S. Treasuries and U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities. Combined, these two bond sectors comprise more than 68 percent of the benchmark index. Conversely, the Fund only had an average weighting of 26 percent to these two bond sectors over the fiscal year. The Fund’s largest overweight allocations were to non-agency mortgage-backed securities, which comprised close to 17 percent of the Fund, and asset backed securities, which comprised over 11 percent of the Fund. Other sectors that the Fund maintained an overweight to the benchmark index included high-yield bonds and bank loans, which together comprised nearly 11 percent of the Fund on average. Nonetheless, the largest bond sector weighting within the Fund was the 27 percent allocation to investment-grade corporate bonds, which was only 3 percent higher than the benchmark index. In regard to performance contribution and detraction due to these overweight and underweight allocations, the overweight to both high-yield bonds and bank loans broadly aided relative performance, as did the underweights to U.S. Treasuries and agency mortgage-backed securities. This was due to high-yield bonds and bank loans, as measured by the Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan 100 Total Return Index, increasing 5.8 percent and 12.0 percent, respectively over the fiscal year while U.S. Treasuries and U.S. agency debt, as measured by the ICE BofA Treasury & Agency Index, declined 0.8 percent over the same timeframe. However, as the Fund generally held longer-dated U.S. Treasuries than the benchmark index, the U.S. Treasury holdings in the Fund as a whole detracted substantially more from relative and absolute performance than the benchmark index. This is primarily because the Sub-Adviser used the Fund’s exposure to longer dated U.S. Treasuries to help maintain an overall duration that is closer to the benchmark index, near 5.8 years versus the benchmark index’s ending duration of 6.0 years.
Holdings Insights
Overall, the Fund’s exposure to U.S. Treasury holdings was a detractor to performance as rates increased. Therefore, the largest impacts were experienced in the longer-dated U.S. Treasury bonds within the Fund, such as the United States Treasury Bond 1.875%, due 02/15/2051 (912810SU3) (holding weight*: 0.84 percent) and United States Treasury Bond 1.375%, due 08/15/2050 (912810SP4) (holding weight*: 0.89 percent). During the fiscal year, these U.S. Treasury holdings plummeted 12.3 percent and 13.0 percent. This adverse experience in the long-dated U.S. Treasuries generally translated to a similar negative experience in long-dated investment-grade corporate bonds. For example, the Fund held the Morgan Stanley 6.375%, due 07/24/2042 (617482V92) (holding weight*: 0.31 percent), saw its principal decline 3.4 percent, but after accounting for its coupon, it had a positive 2.2 percent return over the 12-month period.
Although the bond has a shorter maturity date, and therefore had less interest rate sensitivity, one of the worst performing holdings within the Fund was the Level 3 Financing, Inc. 4.25%, due 07/01/2028 (527298BR3) (holding weight*: 0.07 percent), a telecommunications and internet service provider that is now a part of Lumen Technologies, Inc. (not held). The bond plummeted 27.0 percent during the fiscal year as the company has been orchestrating a comprehensive debt exchange. This transaction, as currently contemplated would materially increase total secured leverage at the company, which is negative for the unsecured bond that the Fund holds. The Sub-Adviser continues to hold the small position as it considers that the proposed transaction may fail to garner the necessary support needed to complete it or competing proposal may arise that alter the economics of the transaction.
The largest contributors to performance during the fiscal year tended to be in the below investment grade space and near the lowest ratings of the investment-grade spectrum. This included holdings such as Southern Company 3.75%, due 09/15/2051 (842587DJ3) (holding weight*: 0.27 percent), an energy provider, and Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. 4%, Until 05/06/2026, due 05/06/2031 (88224QAA5) (holding weight*: 0.13 percent), a banking company. During the fiscal year, these two bonds returned 11.7 percent and 0.9 percent, respectively.
Sub-Adviser Outlook
The Sub-Adviser recognizes that valuations in the investment-grade corporate bond space may not currently fully reflect the risks and volatility that may persist. Interest rates remain as the main story as fundamentals and valuations may not be revisited as performance drivers until there is a better sense for the timing and severity of a pending recession. As yields are currently near 10-year highs, there have been more discussions about how both high quality and low quality companies may refinance their debt that is maturing over the next year. The Sub-Adviser is optimistic that it can capitalize on dislocated valuations during spikes in volatility within the fixed income markets.
| * | Holdings percentage(s) of total investments, cash and unsettled trades excluding collateral for securities loaned as of 10/31/2023. |
Dunham Corporate/Government Bond Fund |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) |
October 31, 2023 |
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The Fund’s performance figures* for each of the periods ended October 31, 2023, compared to its benchmarks:
| | Annualized | Annualized |
| 1 Year Return | 5 Year Return | 10 Year Return |
Class N | 1.23% | 0.17% | 0.77% |
Class A with Load 4.50% | (3.58)% | (0.97)% | 0.07% |
Class A without load | 1.00% | (0.06)% | 0.53% |
Class C | 0.50% | (0.55)% | 0.03% |
Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index (a) | 0.36% | (0.06)% | 0.88% |
Morningstar Intermediate Core Plus Bond Category (b) | 0.86% | 0.11% | 1.08% |
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| * | Total Returns are calculated based on traded NAVs. As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including underlying funds, are 1.34% for Class N, 2.09% for Class C and 1.59% 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. |
| (a) | The Bloomberg US 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. |
| (b) | The Morningstar Intermediate Core Plus 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. Funds in this category also invest in high-yield and foreign bonds. |
Comparison of the Change in Value of a $100,000 Investment
Portfolio Composition * (Unaudited) |
Corporate Bonds | | | 31.9 | % |
Asset Backed Securities | | | 31.0 | % |
U.S. Government & Agencies | | | 22.0 | % |
Term Loans | | | 6.0 | % |
Municipal Bonds | | | 2.1 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.2 | % |
Non U.S. Government & Agencies | | | 1.2 | % |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 4.6 | % |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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* Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2023. Does not include derivative holdings.
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which are based on Fund net assets.
Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for a more detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.
DUNHAM CORPORATE/GOVERNMENT BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | ASSET BACKED SECURITIES — 32.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | AUTO LOAN — 6.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 43,965 | | | American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust Series 2021-2 C(a) | | | | 0.9700 | | 07/13/27 | | $ | 43,735 | |
| 220,000 | | | American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust Series 2022-1 D(a) | | | | 2.4600 | | 03/13/28 | | | 208,809 | |
| 230,000 | | | AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust Series 2020-3 C | | | | 1.0600 | | 08/18/26 | | | 219,879 | |
| 155,000 | | | Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP, LLC Series 2019-3A A(a) | | | | 2.3600 | | 03/20/26 | | | 147,966 | |
| 611,000 | | | Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP, LLC Series 2023-3A A(a) | | | | 5.4400 | | 02/22/28 | | | 595,923 | |
| 317,000 | | | CarNow Auto Receivables Trust Series 2023-1A C(a) | | | | 7.2400 | | 09/15/26 | | | 313,413 | |
| 5,840 | | | Carvana Auto Receivables Trust Series 2019-3A D(a) | | | | 3.0400 | | 04/15/25 | | | 5,831 | |
| 225,000 | | | Carvana Auto Receivables Trust Series 2021-P3 B | | | | 1.4200 | | 08/10/27 | | | 195,028 | |
| 69,594 | | | Carvana Auto Receivables Trust Series 2021-N1 C | | | | 1.3000 | | 01/10/28 | | | 65,055 | |
| 85,484 | | | Carvana Auto Receivables Trust Series 2021-N2 C | | | | 1.0700 | | 03/10/28 | | | 79,116 | |
| 203,555 | | | CPS Auto Receivables Trust Series 2019-D E(a) | | | | 3.8600 | | 10/15/25 | | | 201,584 | |
| 529,000 | | | DT Auto Owner Trust Series 2023-1A B(a) | | | | 5.1900 | | 10/16/28 | | | 518,826 | |
| 195,000 | | | DT Auto Owner Trust Series 2023-3A C(a) | | | | 6.4000 | | 05/15/29 | | | 193,117 | |
| 297,526 | | | FHF Trust Series 2023-1A A2(a) | | | | 6.5700 | | 06/15/28 | | | 293,899 | |
| 156,968 | | | Flagship Credit Auto Trust Series 2020-4 C(a) | | | | 1.2800 | | 02/16/27 | | | 152,965 | |
| 180,000 | | | Foursight Capital Automobile Receivables Trust Series 2022-1 B(a) | | | | 2.1500 | | 05/17/27 | | | 171,016 | |
| 315,000 | | | Foursight Capital Automobile Receivables Trust Series 2023-1 A3(a) | | | | 5.3900 | | 12/15/27 | | | 311,889 | |
| 432,000 | | | GLS Auto Receivables Issuer Trust Series 2019-4A D(a) | | | | 4.0900 | | 08/17/26 | | | 423,544 | |
| 345,000 | | | Hertz Vehicle Financing III, LLC Series 2022-1A C(a) | | | | 2.6300 | | 06/25/26 | | | 322,590 | |
| 344,670 | | | LAD Auto Receivables Trust Series 2022-1A A(a) | | | | 5.2100 | | 06/15/27 | | | 341,335 | |
| 112,205 | | | Lendbuzz Securitization Trust Series 2022-1A A(a) | | | | 4.2200 | | 05/17/27 | | | 108,894 | |
| 450,818 | | | Lobel Financial Corporation Series 1 A(a) | | | | 6.9700 | | 07/15/26 | | | 450,300 | |
| 318,000 | | | Merchants Fleet Funding, LLC Series 1A A(a) | | | | 7.2100 | | 05/20/36 | | | 318,670 | |
| 140,000 | | | OneMain Direct Auto Receivables Trust Series 2021-1A B(a) | | | | 1.2600 | | 07/14/28 | | | 124,479 | |
| 497,693 | | | Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust Series 2020-2 D | | | | 2.2200 | | 09/15/26 | | | 490,153 | |
| 159,383 | | | Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust Series 2021-3 C | | | | 0.9500 | | 09/15/27 | | | 157,146 | |
| 370,000 | | | Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust Series 2023-1 B | | | | 4.9800 | | 02/15/28 | | | 363,301 | |
| 195,000 | | | Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust Series 2022-5 C | | | | 4.7400 | | 10/15/28 | | | 188,940 | |
| 362,000 | | | Tricolor Auto Securitization Trust Series 2023-1 B(a) | | | | 6.8400 | | 11/16/26 | | | 359,253 | |
| 422,000 | | | United Auto Credit Securitization Trust Series 2023-1 B(a) | | | | 5.9100 | | 07/10/28 | | | 419,039 | |
| 146,000 | | | Veros Auto Receivables Trust Series 2022-1 B(a) | | | | 4.3900 | | 08/16/27 | | | 142,703 | |
| 37,054 | | | Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust Series 2020-3A C(a) | | | | 1.2400 | | 11/17/25 | | | 36,884 | |
| 345,000 | | | Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust Series 2022-1A B(a) | | | | 2.7500 | | 03/15/27 | | | 338,450 | |
| 415,000 | | | Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust Series 2023-1A C(a) | | | | 5.7400 | | 08/15/28 | | | 406,585 | |
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See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM CORPORATE/GOVERNMENT BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | ASSET BACKED SECURITIES — 32.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | AUTO LOAN — 6.7% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 8,710,317 | |
| | | | CLO — 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 350,000 | | | GoldentTree Loan Management US CLO 1 Ltd. Series 2021-9A A(a),(b) | | TSFR3M + 1.332% | | 6.7470 | | 01/20/33 | | | 348,516 | |
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| | | | COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — 11.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 753,123 | | | AJAX Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2021-A A1(a),(c) | | | | 1.0650 | | 09/25/65 | | | 632,498 | |
| 87,060 | | | Angel Oak Mortgage Trust Series 2020-R1 A2(a),(c) | | | | 1.2470 | | 12/26/24 | | | 78,057 | |
| 63,398 | | | Angel Oak Mortgage Trust Series 2021-8 A1(a),(c) | | | | 1.8200 | | 11/25/66 | | | 51,609 | |
| 117,976 | | | Angel Oak Mortgage Trust Series 2022-5 A1(a),(d) | | | | 4.5000 | | 05/25/67 | | | 109,152 | |
| 255,000 | | | Arm Master Trust, LLC Series 2023-T1 A(a) | | | | 6.5620 | | 02/17/25 | | | 254,699 | |
| 87,370 | | | Arroyo Mortgage Trust Series 2019-1 A1(a),(c) | | | | 3.8050 | | 01/25/49 | | | 80,393 | |
| 89,574 | | | Arroyo Mortgage Trust Series 2019-2 A1(a),(c) | | | | 3.3470 | | 04/25/49 | | | 82,119 | |
| 270,453 | | | Bunker Hill Loan Depositary Trust Series 2019-2 A1(a),(d) | | | | 2.8790 | | 07/25/49 | | | 249,763 | |
| 33,611 | | | Chase Mortgage Finance Corporation Series 2016-SH2 M2(a),(c) | | | | 3.7500 | | 02/25/44 | | | 29,063 | |
| 43,435 | | | Chase Mortgage Finance Corporation Series 2016-SH1 M2(a),(c) | | | | 3.7500 | | 04/25/45 | | | 37,812 | |
| 373,456 | | | CIM TRUST Series 2022-R2 A1(a),(c) | | | | 3.7500 | | 12/25/61 | | | 333,041 | |
| 59,725 | | | COLT Funding, LLC Series 2021-3R A1(a),(c) | | | | 1.0510 | | 12/25/64 | | | 51,096 | |
| 1,474,928 | | | COLT Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2022-4 A1(a),(c) | | | | 4.3010 | | 03/25/67 | | | 1,367,577 | |
| 294,672 | | | COLT Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2022-5 A1(a),(c) | | | | 4.5500 | | 04/25/67 | | | 273,922 | |
| 644,731 | | | COLT Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2023-3 A1(a),(d) | | | | 7.1800 | | 09/25/68 | | | 646,718 | |
| 136,254 | | | CSMC Trust Series 2020-RPL4 A1(a),(c) | | | | 2.0000 | | 01/25/60 | | | 115,084 | |
| 20,761 | | | CSMC Trust Series 2020-NQM1 A1(a),(d) | | | | 1.2080 | | 05/25/65 | | | 18,353 | |
| 266,537 | | | Deephaven Residential Mortgage Trust Series 2022-1 A1(a),(c) | | | | 2.2050 | | 01/25/67 | | | 229,501 | |
| 320,971 | | | Ellington Financial Mortgage Trust Series 2019-2 A3(a),(c) | | | | 3.0460 | | 11/25/59 | | | 292,404 | |
| 21,568 | | | Flagstar Mortgage Trust Series 2017-1 1A3(a),(c) | | | | 3.5000 | | 03/25/47 | | | 18,429 | |
| 8,458 | | | Galton Funding Mortgage Trust Series 2018-1 A23(a),(c) | | | | 3.5000 | | 11/25/57 | | | 7,333 | |
| 263,025 | | | Imperial Fund Mortgage Trust Series 2022-NQM3 A1(a),(d) | | | | 4.3800 | | 05/25/67 | | | 245,809 | |
| 23,231 | | | JP Morgan Mortgage Trust Series 2017-5 A1(a),(c) | | | | 3.6490 | | 12/15/47 | | | 22,731 | |
| 909,864 | | | JP Morgan Mortgage Trust Series 2017-4 A3(a),(c) | | | | 3.5000 | | 11/25/48 | | | 787,471 | |
| 36,447 | | | LHOME Mortgage Trust Series 2021-RTL1 A1(a),(c) | | | | 3.0900 | | 09/25/26 | | | 36,335 | |
| 100,000 | | | METLIFE S.E.CURITIZATION TRUST Series 2017-1A M1(a),(c) | | | | 3.4460 | | 04/25/55 | | | 81,004 | |
| 31,750 | | | METLIFE S.E.CURITIZATION TRUST Series 2019-1A A1A(a),(c) | | | | 3.7500 | | 04/25/58 | | | 30,366 | |
| 1,260,617 | | | MFA Trust Series 2022-INV1 A1(a),(d) | | | | 3.9070 | | 04/25/66 | | | 1,168,247 | |
| 731,874 | | | MFA Trust Series 2022-NQM2 A1(a),(d) | | | | 4.0000 | | 05/25/67 | | | 655,781 | |
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See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM CORPORATE/GOVERNMENT BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | ASSET BACKED SECURITIES — 32.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — 11.5% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 199,632 | | | Mill City Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2019-1 M2(a),(c) | | | | 3.5000 | | 10/25/69 | | $ | 163,249 | |
| 170,000 | | | New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2022-RTL1 A1F(a) | | | | 4.3360 | | 12/25/26 | | | 164,343 | |
| 143,868 | | | New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2014-3A AFX3(a),(c) | | | | 3.7500 | | 11/25/54 | | | 128,560 | |
| 147,027 | | | New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2016-3A B1(a),(c) | | | | 4.0000 | | 09/25/56 | | | 133,685 | |
| 36,518 | | | New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2016-4A A1(a),(c) | | | | 3.7500 | | 11/25/56 | | | 33,022 | |
| 696,000 | | | New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2017-2A A3(a),(c) | | | | 4.0000 | | 03/25/57 | | | 638,439 | |
| 487,811 | | | New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2018-1A A1A(a),(c) | | | | 4.0000 | | 12/25/57 | | | 451,846 | |
| 41,912 | | | New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2021-NQ2R A1(a),(c) | | | | 0.9410 | | 09/25/58 | | | 37,101 | |
| 215,000 | | | New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2019-RPL2 M2(a),(c) | | | | 3.7500 | | 02/25/59 | | | 169,016 | |
| 717,573 | | | New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2022-NQM2 A1(a),(c) | | | | 3.0790 | | 03/27/62 | | | 619,141 | |
| 135,000 | | | Palisades Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2021-RTL1 A1(a),(d) | | | | 2.8570 | | 06/25/26 | | | 132,186 | |
| 165,549 | | | PRET, LLC Series 2021-RN3 A1(a),(d) | | | | 1.8430 | | 09/25/51 | | | 149,227 | |
| 29,294 | | | Provident Funding Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2019-1 A2(a),(c) | | | | 3.0000 | | 12/25/49 | | | 23,270 | |
| 607,839 | | | RCKT Mortgage Trust Series 2023-CES1 A1A(a),(c) | | | | 6.5150 | | 06/25/43 | | | 601,601 | |
| 54,429 | | | RCKT Mortgage Trust Series 2020-1 A1(a),(c) | | | | 3.0000 | | 02/25/50 | | | 43,129 | |
| 46,375 | | | Residential Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2020-1 A1(a),(c) | | | | 2.3760 | | 02/25/24 | | | 44,052 | |
| 3,861 | | | Residential Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2019-2 A1(a),(c) | | | | 2.9130 | | 05/25/59 | | | 3,822 | |
| 153,638 | | | SG Residential Mortgage Trust Series 2021-1 A3(a),(c) | | | | 1.5600 | | 07/25/61 | | | 115,865 | |
| 62,295 | | | Starwood Mortgage Residential Trust Series 2020-1 A1(a),(c) | | | | 2.2750 | | 02/25/50 | | | 57,817 | |
| 20,745 | | | Starwood Mortgage Residential Trust Series 2020-3 A1(a),(c) | | | | 1.4860 | | 04/25/65 | | | 19,210 | |
| 725,000 | | | Towd Point Mortgage Trust Series 2017-1 A2(a),(c) | | | | 3.5000 | | 10/25/56 | | | 700,442 | |
| 265,000 | | | Towd Point Mortgage Trust Series 2019-HY2 M1(a),(b) | | TSFR1M + 1.714% | | 7.0390 | | 05/25/58 | | | 264,024 | |
| 365,000 | | | Towd Point Mortgage Trust Series 2021-1 A2(a),(c) | | | | 2.7500 | | 11/25/61 | | | 269,077 | |
| 97,276 | | | Verus Securitization Trust Series 2019-INV2 A1(a),(c) | | | | 3.9130 | | 07/25/59 | | | 94,027 | |
| 100,000 | | | Verus Securitization Trust Series 2019-4 M1(a),(c) | | | | 3.2070 | | 11/25/59 | | | 86,916 | |
| 20,909 | | | Verus Securitization Trust Series 2020-1 A1(a),(d) | | | | 2.4170 | | 01/25/60 | | | 19,639 | |
| 41,457 | | | Verus Securitization Trust Series 2021-2 A1(a),(c) | | | | 1.0310 | | 02/25/66 | | | 34,184 | |
| 1,642,989 | | | Verus Securitization Trust Series 2023-1 A1(a),(d) | | | | 5.8500 | | 12/25/67 | | | 1,612,523 | |
| 155,901 | | | Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Series 2020-4 A1(a),(c) | | | | 3.0000 | | 07/25/50 | | | 120,949 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 14,916,729 | |
| | | | CREDIT CARD — 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 400,000 | | | Discover Card Execution Note Trust Series A2 A | | | | 4.9300 | | 06/15/28 | | | 393,061 | |
| 316,000 | | | Mercury Financial Credit Card Master Trust Series 2023-1A A(a) | | | | 8.0400 | | 09/20/27 | | | 317,332 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 710,393 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM CORPORATE/GOVERNMENT BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | ASSET BACKED SECURITIES — 32.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | NON AGENCY CMBS — 3.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 117,141 | | | Angel Oak SB Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2020-SBC1 A1(a),(c) | | | | 2.0680 | | 05/25/50 | | $ | 107,190 | |
| 280,000 | | | BBCMS Mortgage Trust Series 2018-TALL(a),(b) | | TSFR1M + 0.919% | | 6.2540 | | 03/15/37 | | | 259,432 | |
| 310,000 | | | Benchmark Mortgage Trust Series 2023-B38 A2 | | | | 5.6260 | | 04/15/56 | | | 300,681 | |
| 90,000 | | | BPR Trust Series 2021-KEN A(a),(b) | | TSFR1M + 1.364% | | 6.6980 | | 02/15/29 | | | 89,236 | |
| 510,000 | | | BPR Trust Series 2022-OANA A(a),(b) | | TSFR1M + 1.898% | | 7.2330 | | 04/15/37 | | | 499,479 | |
| 445,000 | | | BX Trust Series 2019-OC11 B(a) | | | | 3.6050 | | 12/09/41 | | | 370,748 | |
| 410,000 | | | BX Trust Series 2019-OC11 D(a),(c) | | | | 4.0750 | | 12/09/41 | | | 330,784 | |
| 150,000 | | | COMM Mortgage Trust Series 2020-CBM B(a) | | | | 3.0990 | | 02/10/37 | | | 140,326 | |
| 548,635 | | | CSMC Series 2019-ICE4 A(a),(b) | | TSFR1M + 1.027% | | 6.3620 | | 05/15/36 | | | 546,669 | |
| 198,943 | | | Extended Stay America Trust Series 2021-ESH C(a),(b) | | TSFR1M + 1.814% | | 7.1480 | | 07/15/38 | | | 195,015 | |
| 305,000 | | | GCT Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2021-GCT A(a),(b) | | TSFR1M + 0.914% | | 6.2490 | | 02/15/38 | | | 236,407 | |
| 419,000 | | | JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Series C13 E(a),(c) | | | | 3.9860 | | 01/15/46 | | | 348,943 | |
| 325,000 | | | MIRA Trust Series 2023-Mile A(a) | | | | 6.7550 | | 06/06/28 | | | 316,827 | |
| 364,000 | | | ORL Trust Series 2023-GLKS A(a),(b) | | TSFR1M + 2.350% | | 7.6850 | | 10/15/28 | | | 363,960 | |
| 62,000 | | | WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2014-C24 AS | | | | 3.9310 | | 11/15/47 | | | 56,387 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,162,084 | |
| | | | OTHER ABS — 8.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 6,980 | | | ACHV A.B.S TRUST Series 2023-1PL A(a) | | | | 6.4200 | | 03/18/30 | | | 6,979 | |
| 1,547,823 | | | American Homes 4 Rent Series 2015-SFR1 A(a) | | | | 3.4670 | | 04/17/52 | | | 1,488,612 | |
| 230,000 | | | American Homes 4 Rent Trust Series 2014-SFR2 C(a) | | | | 4.7050 | | 10/17/36 | | | 225,765 | |
| 220,000 | | | American Homes 4 Rent Trust Series 2015-SFR2 C(a) | | | | 4.6910 | | 10/17/45 | | | 213,415 | |
| 175,000 | | | AMSR Trust Series 2020-SFR1 B(a) | | | | 2.1200 | | 04/17/37 | | | 164,124 | |
| 250,000 | | | AMSR Trust Series 2020-SFR2 C(a) | | | | 2.5330 | | 07/17/37 | | | 233,161 | |
| 100,000 | | | AMSR Trust Series 2020-SFR2 D(a) | | | | 3.2820 | | 07/17/37 | | | 94,009 | |
| 390,000 | | | Amur Equipment Finance Receivables XII, LLC Series 1A A2(a) | | | | 6.0900 | | 12/20/29 | | | 389,292 | |
| 193,174 | | | Aqua Finance Trust Series 2017-A A(a) | | | | 3.7200 | | 11/15/35 | | | 191,630 | |
| 56,549 | | | Aqua Finance Trust Series 2019-A A(a) | | | | 3.1400 | | 07/16/40 | | | 52,445 | |
| 218,894 | | | Aqua Finance Trust Series 2019-A C(a) | | | | 4.0100 | | 07/16/40 | | | 198,465 | |
| 270,000 | | | Aqua Finance Trust Series 2020-AA B(a) | | | | 2.7900 | | 07/17/46 | | | 236,245 | |
| 160,779 | | | BHG Securitization Trust Series 2021-1A A(a) | | | | 1.4200 | | 11/17/33 | | | 150,180 | |
| 220,000 | | | CCG Receivables Trust Series 2021-1 C(a) | | | | 0.8400 | | 06/14/27 | | | 210,652 | |
| 103,437 | | | CF Hippolyta, LLC Series 2020-1 A1(a) | | | | 1.6900 | | 07/15/60 | | | 93,900 | |
| 307,688 | | | CLI Funding VI, LLC Series 2020-1A A(a) | | | | 2.0800 | | 09/18/45 | | | 265,610 | |
| 50,068 | | | Corevest American Finance Trust Series 2020-1 A1(a) | | | | 1.8320 | | 03/15/50 | | | 47,809 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM CORPORATE/GOVERNMENT BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | ASSET BACKED SECURITIES — 32.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | OTHER ABS — 8.5% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 100,000 | | | Corevest American Finance Trust Series 2019-3 C(a) | | | | 3.2650 | | 10/15/52 | | $ | 82,475 | |
| 165,760 | | | Corevest American Finance Trust Series 2020-4 A(a) | | | | 1.1740 | | 12/15/52 | | | 150,950 | |
| 121,014 | | | Dext A.B.S, LLC Series 2020-1 B(a) | | | | 1.9200 | | 11/15/27 | | | 120,140 | |
| 429,000 | | | Dext A.B.S, LLC Series 2023-1 A2(a) | | | | 5.9900 | | 03/15/32 | | | 422,652 | |
| 321,000 | | | Elara HGV Timeshare Issuer, LLC Series 2023-A A(a) | | | | 6.1600 | | 02/25/38 | | | 320,201 | |
| 285,000 | | | FirstKey Homes Trust Series 2021-SFR1 D(a) | | | | 2.1890 | | 08/17/28 | | | 247,067 | |
| 375,000 | | | FirstKey Homes Trust Series 2020-SFR2 B(a) | | | | 1.5670 | | 10/19/37 | | | 339,968 | |
| 122,784 | | | Foundation Finance Trust Series 2019-1A A(a) | | | | 3.8600 | | 11/15/34 | | | 121,454 | |
| 390,000 | | | Foundation Finance Trust Series 2023-2A A(a) | | | | 6.5300 | | 06/15/49 | | | 389,757 | |
| 71,400 | | | HIN Timeshare Trust Series 2020-A C(a) | | | | 3.4200 | | 10/09/39 | | | 65,940 | |
| 129,025 | | | Jersey Mike’s Funding Series 2019-1A A2(a) | | | | 4.4330 | | 02/15/50 | | | 118,427 | |
| 1,080,000 | | | Kubota Credit Owner Trust Series 2023-1A A2(a) | | | | 5.4000 | | 02/17/26 | | | 1,074,413 | |
| 48,757 | | | MVW, LLC Series 2020-1A A(a) | | | | 1.7400 | | 10/20/37 | | | 44,978 | |
| 325,605 | | | MVW, LLC Series 2023-1A B(a) | | | | 5.4200 | | 10/20/40 | | | 315,239 | |
| 265,000 | | | Octane Receivables Trust Series 2023-1A C(a) | | | | 6.3700 | | 09/20/29 | | | 259,691 | |
| 27,700 | | | Oportun Funding, LLC Series 2022-1 A(a) | | | | 3.2500 | | 06/15/29 | | | 27,486 | |
| 31,324 | | | Orange Lake Timeshare Trust Series 2019-A B(a) | | | | 3.3600 | | 04/09/38 | | | 30,117 | |
| 265,000 | | | Progress Residential Series 2021-SFR3 D(a) | | | | 2.2880 | | 05/17/26 | | | 234,288 | |
| 201,000 | | | Progress Residential Series 2021-SFR1 C(a) | | | | 1.5550 | | 04/17/38 | | | 177,859 | |
| 577,415 | | | Progress Residential Trust Series 2020-SFR1 A(a) | | | | 1.7320 | | 04/17/37 | | | 540,802 | |
| 550,000 | | | Progress Residential Trust Series 2020-SFR2 E(a) | | | | 5.1150 | | 06/17/37 | | | 528,743 | |
| 265,000 | | | Regional Management Issuance Trust Series 2021-1 A(a) | | | | 1.6800 | | 03/17/31 | | | 251,433 | |
| 38,064 | | | Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding, LLC Series 2020-2A B(a) | | | | 2.3200 | | 07/20/37 | | | 36,054 | |
| 277,474 | | | Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding, LLC Series 2023-2A B(a) | | | | 6.2800 | | 04/20/40 | | | 276,720 | |
| 84,375 | | | Taco Bell Funding, LLC Series 2016-1A A23(a) | | | | 4.9700 | | 05/25/46 | | | 81,267 | |
| 200,000 | | | Tricon American Homes Trust Series 2020-SFR2 D(a) | | | | 2.2810 | | 11/17/27 | | | 167,943 | |
| 165,000 | | | Tricon American Homes Trust Series 2019-SFR1 C(a) | | | | 3.1490 | | 03/17/38 | | | 152,834 | |
| 160,000 | | | Tricon Residential Trust Series 2021-SFR1 B(a) | | | | 2.2440 | | 07/17/38 | | | 142,403 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,983,594 | |
| | | | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE — 1.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 76,403 | | | Ajax Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2019-D A1(a),(d) | | | | 2.9560 | | 09/25/65 | | | 69,798 | |
| 118,141 | | | Pretium Mortgage Credit Partners, LLC Series 2021-NPL1 A1(a),(d) | | | | 2.2390 | | 09/27/60 | | | 114,359 | |
| 135,000 | | | Towd Point Mortgage Trust Series 2016-4 B1(a),(c) | | | | 3.9400 | | 07/25/56 | | | 120,875 | |
| 115,000 | | | Towd Point Mortgage Trust Series 2017-1 M1(a),(c) | | | | 3.7500 | | 10/25/56 | | | 107,149 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM CORPORATE/GOVERNMENT BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | ASSET BACKED SECURITIES — 32.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE — 1.5% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 460,000 | | | Towd Point Mortgage Trust Series 2017-4 A2(a),(c) | | | | 3.0000 | | 06/25/57 | | $ | 400,576 | |
| 160,000 | | | Towd Point Mortgage Trust Series 2017-6 A2(a),(c) | | | | 3.0000 | | 10/25/57 | | | 141,732 | |
| 140,000 | | | Towd Point Mortgage Trust Series 2018-6 A1B(a),(c) | | | | 3.7500 | | 03/25/58 | | | 126,651 | |
| 300,000 | | | Towd Point Mortgage Trust Series 2018-6 A2(a),(c) | | | | 3.7500 | | 03/25/58 | | | 246,090 | |
| 255,000 | | | Towd Point Mortgage Trust Series 2019-2 A2(a),(c) | | | | 3.7500 | | 12/25/58 | | | 209,833 | |
| 235,000 | | | Towd Point Mortgage Trust Series 2019-4 A2(a),(c) | | | | 3.2500 | | 10/25/59 | | | 191,451 | |
| 100,000 | | | Towd Point Mortgage Trust Series 2020-1 M1(a),(c) | | | | 3.5000 | | 01/25/60 | | | 76,548 | |
| 78,127 | | | VCAT Asset Securitization, LLC Series 2021-NPL3 A1(a),(d) | | | | 1.7430 | | 05/25/51 | | | 72,586 | |
| 42,493 | | | VCAT, LLC Series 2021-NPL2 A1(a),(d) | | | | 2.1150 | | 03/27/51 | | | 40,719 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,918,367 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $43,839,369) | | | | | | | | | 41,750,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 33.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | AEROSPACE & DEFENSE — 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 200,000 | | | Boeing Company (The) | | | | 5.8050 | | 05/01/50 | | | 173,486 | |
| 303,000 | | | Boeing Company (The) | | | | 5.9300 | | 05/01/60 | | | 256,828 | |
| 85,000 | | | TransDigm, Inc. | | | | 5.5000 | | 11/15/27 | | | 79,218 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 509,532 | |
| | | | ASSET MANAGEMENT — 1.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 157,000 | | | Blackstone Private Credit Fund | | | | 2.6250 | | 12/15/26 | | | 134,442 | |
| 330,000 | | | Blue Owl Finance, LLC(a) | | | | 3.1250 | | 06/10/31 | | | 242,571 | |
| 125,000 | | | Charles Schwab Corporation (The)(b) | | SOFRRATE + 2.010% | | 6.1360 | | 08/24/34 | | | 117,207 | |
| 305,000 | | | Charles Schwab Corporation (The)(b) | | H15T10Y + 3.079% | | 4.0000 | | 03/01/69 | | | 208,507 | |
| 255,000 | | | Citadel, L.P.(a) | | | | 4.8750 | | 01/15/27 | | | 241,974 | |
| 250,000 | | | Drawbridge Special Opportunities Fund, L.P.(a) | | | | 3.8750 | | 02/15/26 | | | 220,711 | |
| 220,000 | | | Icahn Enterprises, L.P. / Icahn Enterprises(f) | | | | 5.2500 | | 05/15/27 | | | 188,546 | |
| 128,000 | | | OWL Rock Core Income Corporation | | | | 4.7000 | | 02/08/27 | | | 116,261 | |
| 325,000 | | | UBS Group A.G.(a),(b),(f) | | H15T1Y + 2.000% | | 6.3010 | | 09/22/34 | | | 308,540 | |
| 164,000 | | | United Airlines Class A Pass Through Trust Series 2023-1 Class A(f) | | | | 5.8000 | | 07/15/36 | | | 154,558 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,933,317 | |
| | | | AUTOMOTIVE — 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 25,000 | | | Clarios Global, L.P. / Clarios US Finance Company(a) | | | | 6.7500 | | 05/15/28 | | | 24,291 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM CORPORATE/GOVERNMENT BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 33.2% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | AUTOMOTIVE — 0.4% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 106,000 | | | Ford Motor Company(f) | | | | 3.2500 | | 02/12/32 | | $ | 80,026 | |
| 70,000 | | | Ford Motor Company(f) | | | | 4.7500 | | 01/15/43 | | | 48,657 | |
| 200,000 | | | Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC(f) | | | | 6.8000 | | 05/12/28 | | | 199,463 | |
| 190,000 | | | Nissan Motor Acceptance Company, LLC(a) | | | | 7.0500 | | 09/15/28 | | | 187,884 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 540,321 | |
| | | | BANKING — 5.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 200,000 | | | Banco Mercantil del Norte S.A.(a),(b) | | H15T10Y + 5.034% | | 6.6250 | | 01/24/70 | | | 150,447 | |
| 1,200,000 | | | Bank of America Corporation(b) | | SOFRRATE + 1.320% | | 2.6870 | | 04/22/32 | | | 922,261 | |
| 390,000 | | | Bank of America Corporation(b) | | H15T5Y + 1.200% | | 2.4820 | | 09/21/36 | | | 278,659 | |
| 400,000 | | | Barclays plc(b) | | H15T1Y + 3.500% | | 7.4370 | | 11/02/33 | | | 400,080 | |
| 200,000 | | | BBVA Bancomer S.A.(a),(b) | | H15T5Y + 2.650% | | 5.1250 | | 01/18/33 | | | 169,381 | |
| 500,000 | | | BPCE S.A.(a),(b) | | SOFRRATE + 2.590% | | 7.0030 | | 10/19/34 | | | 487,091 | |
| 113,000 | | | Citigroup, Inc.(b) | | SOFRRATE + 1.280% | | 6.6140 | | 02/24/28 | | | 112,496 | |
| 325,000 | | | Citigroup, Inc.(b),(f) | | TSFR3M + 1.600% | | 3.9800 | | 03/20/30 | | | 287,832 | |
| 460,000 | | | Citigroup, Inc.(b),(f) | | SOFRRATE + 2.338% | | 6.2700 | | 11/17/33 | | | 447,884 | |
| 229,000 | | | Citigroup, Inc.(b) | | SOFRRATE + 2.661% | | 6.1740 | | 05/25/34 | | | 213,425 | |
| 250,000 | | | Citizens Bank NA | | | | 2.2500 | | 04/28/25 | | | 231,704 | |
| 180,000 | | | Discover Bank | | | | 4.6500 | | 09/13/28 | | | 158,357 | |
| 250,000 | | | Fifth Third Bancorp(b),(f) | | SOFRRATE + 1.660% | | 4.3370 | | 04/25/33 | | | 204,188 | |
| 280,000 | | | Huntington Bancshares, Inc. | | | | 2.5500 | | 02/04/30 | | | 215,879 | |
| 175,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Company(b) | | SOFRRATE + 1.180% | | 6.5130 | | 02/24/28 | | | 173,946 | |
| 710,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Company(b) | | SOFRRATE + 1.065% | | 1.9530 | | 02/04/32 | | | 528,691 | |
| 420,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Company(b),(f) | | SOFRRATE + 2.580% | | 5.7170 | | 09/14/33 | | | 394,543 | |
| 82,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Company Series HH(b) | | SOFRRATE + 3.125% | | 4.6000 | | 08/01/68 | | | 76,738 | |
| 200,000 | | | Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.(b) | | H15T5Y + 3.150% | | 4.0000 | | 05/06/31 | | | 165,138 | |
| 285,000 | | | Toronto-Dominion Bank (The)(b) | | H15T5Y + 4.075% | | 8.1250 | | 10/31/82 | | | 280,313 | |
| 285,000 | | | Truist Financial Corporation(b) | | H15T10Y + 4.349% | | 5.1000 | | 03/01/69 | | | 229,657 | |
| 280,000 | | | Wells Fargo & Company(b) | | SOFRRATE + 2.100% | | 4.8970 | | 07/25/33 | | | 246,773 | |
| 330,000 | | | Wells Fargo & Company Series BB(b) | | H15T5Y + 3.453% | | 3.9000 | | 03/15/69 | | | 286,039 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM CORPORATE/GOVERNMENT BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 33.2% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | BANKING — 5.2% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 6,661,522 | |
| | | | BEVERAGES — 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 185,000 | | | Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC / Anheuser-Busch | | | | 4.9000 | | 02/01/46 | | | 154,840 | |
| 270,000 | | | Bacardi Ltd. / Bacardi-Martini BV(a) | | | | 5.4000 | | 06/15/33 | | | 247,384 | |
| 75,000 | | | Central American Bottling Corp / CBC Bottling(a) | | | | 5.2500 | | 04/27/29 | | | 66,110 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 468,334 | |
| | | | BIOTECH & PHARMA — 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 178,000 | | | Amgen, Inc. | | | | 5.2500 | | 03/02/33 | | | 166,386 | |
| 93,000 | | | Amgen, Inc. | | | | 5.6500 | | 03/02/53 | | | 82,419 | |
| 40,000 | | | Bausch Health Companies, Inc.(a) | | | | 5.7500 | | 08/15/27 | | | 20,838 | |
| 200,000 | | | Cheplapharm Arzneimittel GmbH(a) | | | | 5.5000 | | 01/15/28 | | | 177,548 | |
| 265,000 | | | Mylan N.V. | | | | 3.9500 | | 06/15/26 | | | 248,266 | |
| 45,000 | | | Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.(a) | | | | 7.5000 | | 04/01/27 | | | 30,557 | |
| 155,000 | | | Royalty Pharma plc | | | | 2.1500 | | 09/02/31 | | | 114,114 | |
| 195,000 | | | Royalty Pharma plc | | | | 3.3500 | | 09/02/51 | | | 108,367 | |
| 120,000 | | | Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV(f) | | | | 3.1500 | | 10/01/26 | | | 105,798 | |
| 681 | | | Viatris, Inc.(a) | | | | 2.3000 | | 06/22/27 | | | 584 | |
| 155,000 | | | Viatris, Inc. | | | | 4.0000 | | 06/22/50 | | | 89,795 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,144,672 | |
| | | | CABLE & SATELLITE — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 14,000 | | | CCO Holdings, LLC / CCO Holdings Capital(a) | | | | 6.3750 | | 09/01/29 | | | 12,826 | |
| 180,000 | | | CCO Holdings, LLC / CCO Holdings Capital(a),(f) | | | | 4.7500 | | 03/01/30 | | | 149,032 | |
| 45,000 | | | CCO Holdings, LLC / CCO Holdings Capital(a),(f) | | | | 4.5000 | | 08/15/30 | | | 36,071 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 197,929 | |
| | | | CHEMICALS — 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 235,000 | | | Bayport Polymers, LLC(a) | | | | 5.1400 | | 04/14/32 | | | 201,157 | |
| 189,000 | | | INEOS Quattro Finance 2 plc(a) | | | | 3.3750 | | 01/15/26 | | | 180,697 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 381,854 | |
| | | | COMMERCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES — 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 395,000 | | | UL Solutions, Inc.(a) | | | | 6.5000 | | 10/20/28 | | | 391,655 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | ELEC & GAS MARKETING & TRADING — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 260,000 | | | New York State Electric & Gas Corporation(a) | | | | 5.8500 | | 08/15/33 | | | 250,521 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM CORPORATE/GOVERNMENT BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 33.2% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | ELECTRIC UTILITIES — 2.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 320,000 | | | Black Hills Corporation | | | | 6.1500 | | 05/15/34 | | $ | 302,352 | |
| 355,000 | | | CMS Energy Corporation(b) | | H15T5Y + 4.116% | | 4.7500 | | 06/01/50 | | | 294,829 | |
| 250,000 | | | Electricite de France S.A.(a),(f) | | | | 6.9000 | | 05/23/53 | | | 234,186 | |
| 235,000 | | | Enel Finance International N.V.(a) | | | | 7.5000 | | 10/14/32 | | | 243,524 | |
| 260,000 | | | Entergy Texas, Inc. | | | | 5.8000 | | 09/01/53 | | | 234,399 | |
| 540,000 | | | Exelon Corporation | | | | 5.6000 | | 03/15/53 | | | 466,847 | |
| 188,000 | | | National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance(b) | | TSFR3M + 3.172% | | 8.5620 | | 04/30/43 | | | 184,319 | |
| 384,000 | | | NRG Energy, Inc.(a) | | | | 7.0000 | | 03/15/33 | | | 363,439 | |
| 403,000 | | | Puget Energy, Inc. | | | | 2.3790 | | 06/15/28 | | | 341,713 | |
| 404,000 | | | Southern Company (The)(b) | | H15T5Y + 2.915% | | 3.7500 | | 09/15/51 | | | 346,136 | |
| 245,000 | | | Vistra Corporation(a),(b) | | H15T5Y + 6.930% | | 8.0000 | | 04/15/70 | | | 233,359 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,245,103 | |
| | | | ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION — 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 140,000 | | | Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.(a) | | | | 7.5000 | | 04/15/32 | | | 114,673 | |
| 398,000 | | | Sempra Infrastructure Partners, L.P.(a) | | | | 3.2500 | | 01/15/32 | | | 300,482 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 415,155 | |
| | | | FOOD — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 300,000 | | | Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation | | | | 6.2500 | | 07/01/33 | | | 276,261 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | GAS & WATER UTILITIES — 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 260,000 | | | Brooklyn Union Gas Company (The)(a) | | | | 4.8660 | | 08/05/32 | | | 226,469 | |
| 255,000 | | | KeySpan Gas East Corporation(a) | | | | 5.9940 | | 03/06/33 | | | 240,469 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 466,938 | |
| | | | HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 1.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 225,000 | | | AdaptHealth, LLC(a) | | | | 5.1250 | | 03/01/30 | | | 170,663 | |
| 290,000 | | | Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc.(a),(f) | | | | 3.5000 | | 04/01/30 | | | 227,569 | |
| 318,000 | | | CVS Health Corporation(f) | | | | 5.8750 | | 06/01/53 | | | 280,321 | |
| 185,000 | | | HCA, Inc. | | | | 5.5000 | | 06/01/33 | | | 169,281 | |
| 345,000 | | | HCA, Inc. | | | | 5.2500 | | 06/15/49 | | | 266,990 | |
| 400,000 | | | IQVIA, Inc.(a) | | | | 5.7000 | | 05/15/28 | | | 384,500 | |
| 540,000 | | | Universal Health Services, Inc. | | | | 2.6500 | | 01/15/32 | | | 397,206 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,896,530 | |
| | | | HOME & OFFICE PRODUCTS — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 275,000 | | | Newell Brands, Inc.(f) | | | | 6.3750 | | 09/15/27 | | | 258,423 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM CORPORATE/GOVERNMENT BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 33.2% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | HOME CONSTRUCTION — 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 440,000 | | | MDC Holdings, Inc. | | | | 3.9660 | | 08/06/61 | | $ | 233,020 | |
| 310,000 | | | PulteGroup, Inc.(f) | | | | 6.3750 | | 05/15/33 | | | 302,349 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 535,369 | |
| | | | HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 370,000 | | | Church & Dwight Company, Inc. | | | | 5.0000 | | 06/15/52 | | | 313,248 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT SERVICES — 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 405,000 | | | Ashtead Capital, Inc.(a) | | | | 5.5000 | | 08/11/32 | | | 363,414 | |
| 440,000 | | | Ferguson Finance plc(a) | | | | 4.6500 | | 04/20/32 | | | 387,799 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 751,213 | |
| | | | INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES — 2.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 115,000 | | | Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (The)(b) | | SOFRINDX + 2.074% | | 5.8340 | | 10/25/33 | | | 110,434 | |
| 265,000 | | | Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (The)(b) | | H15T5Y + 4.358% | | 4.7000 | | 09/20/68 | | | 251,499 | |
| 620,000 | | | Brookfield Finance, Inc. | | | | 2.7240 | | 04/15/31 | | | 481,281 | |
| 550,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)(b) | | SOFRRATE + 1.090% | | 1.9920 | | 01/27/32 | | | 404,549 | |
| 310,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) | | | | 6.4500 | | 05/01/36 | | | 299,646 | |
| 475,000 | | | Morgan Stanley | | | | 3.1250 | | 07/27/26 | | | 439,549 | |
| 395,000 | | | Morgan Stanley(f) | | | | 6.3750 | | 07/24/42 | | | 393,515 | |
| 215,000 | | | Northern Trust Corporation | | | | 3.3750 | | 05/08/32 | | | 189,160 | |
| 125,000 | | | Northern Trust Corporation(f) | | | | 6.1250 | | 11/02/32 | | | 120,809 | |
| 220,000 | | | State Street Corporation(b) | | SOFRRATE + 1.726% | | 4.1640 | | 08/04/33 | | | 186,837 | |
| 216,000 | | | State Street Corporation(b) | | SOFRRATE + 1.567% | | 4.8210 | | 01/26/34 | | | 192,043 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,069,322 | |
| | | | INSURANCE — 1.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 200,000 | | | Allianz S.E.(a),(b) | | H15T5Y + 3.232% | | 6.3500 | | 09/06/53 | | | 191,234 | |
| 250,000 | | | Allstate Corporation (The)(b) | | TSFR3M + 3.199% | | 5.7500 | | 08/15/53 | | | 246,872 | |
| 185,000 | | | Ascot Group Ltd.(a) | | | | 4.2500 | | 12/15/30 | | | 135,309 | |
| 391,000 | | | Corebridge Financial, Inc.(b) | | H15T5Y + 3.846% | | 6.8750 | | 12/15/52 | | | 362,234 | |
| 198,000 | | | Global Atlantic Fin Company(a) | | | | 7.9500 | | 06/15/33 | | | 184,685 | |
| 175,000 | | | Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.(a),(b) | | H15T5Y + 3.315% | | 4.1250 | | 12/15/51 | | | 139,253 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM CORPORATE/GOVERNMENT BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 33.2% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | INSURANCE — 1.8% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 168,000 | | | Lincoln National Corporation(b) | | US0003M + 2.040% | | 7.7170 | | 04/20/67 | | $ | 105,249 | |
| 265,000 | | | MetLife, Inc.(b) | | H15T5Y + 3.576% | | 3.8500 | | 03/15/69 | | | 241,591 | |
| 126,000 | | | MetLife, Inc.(b) | | TSFR3M + 3.221% | | 5.8750 | | 09/15/66 | | | 111,491 | |
| 335,000 | | | Nippon Life Insurance Company(a),(b) | | H15T5Y + 2.954% | | 6.2500 | | 09/13/53 | | | 323,202 | |
| 104,000 | | | Prudential Financial, Inc.(b) | | H15T5Y + 3.162% | | 5.1250 | | 03/01/52 | | | 88,618 | |
| 53,000 | | | Prudential Financial, Inc.(b) | | H15T5Y + 3.234% | | 6.0000 | | 09/01/52 | | | 47,510 | |
| 210,000 | | | Prudential Financial, Inc.(b) | | H15T5Y + 2.848% | | 6.7500 | | 03/01/53 | | | 198,420 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,375,668 | |
| | | | LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 150,000 | | | Churchill Downs, Inc.(a) | | | | 6.7500 | | 05/01/31 | | | 138,562 | |
| 145,000 | | | Hilton Domestic Operating Company, Inc.(a) | | | | 3.6250 | | 02/15/32 | | | 114,991 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 253,553 | |
| | | | MACHINERY — 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 430,000 | | | Regal Rexnord Corporation(a) | | | | 6.4000 | | 04/15/33 | | | 395,525 | |
| 515,000 | | | Veralto Corporation(a) | | | | 5.4500 | | 09/18/33 | | | 481,979 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 877,504 | |
| | | | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES — 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 144,000 | | | Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. | | | | 3.3000 | | 03/15/27 | | | 131,711 | |
| 179,000 | | | Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. | | | | 3.7000 | | 03/15/32 | | | 144,099 | |
| 570,000 | | | DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc. | | | | 3.2500 | | 06/01/30 | | | 465,020 | |
| 195,000 | | | GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc. | | | | 5.8570 | | 03/15/30 | | | 190,769 | |
| 468,000 | | | Illumina, Inc.(f) | | | | 2.5500 | | 03/23/31 | | | 357,353 | |
| 350,000 | | | Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | | | | 3.5500 | | 03/20/30 | | | 297,043 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,585,995 | |
| | | | METALS & MINING — 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 115,000 | | | Alliance Resource Operating Partners, L.P. /(a) | | | | 7.5000 | | 05/01/25 | | | 114,263 | |
| 255,000 | | | Corp Nacional del Cobre de Chile(a),(f) | | | | 5.9500 | | 01/08/34 | | | 237,159 | |
| 140,000 | | | FMG Resources August 2006 Pty Ltd.(a) | | | | 5.8750 | | 04/15/30 | | | 125,820 | |
| 295,000 | | | Glencore Funding, LLC(a) | | | | 2.8500 | | 04/27/31 | | | 229,616 | |
| 345,000 | | | Teck Resources Ltd. | | | | 6.1250 | | 10/01/35 | | | 320,167 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,027,025 | |
| | | | OIL & GAS PRODUCERS — 2.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 385,000 | | | BP Capital Markets plc(b) | | H15T5Y + 4.398% | | 4.8750 | | 12/22/00 | | | 336,612 | |
| 160,000 | | | CITGO Petroleum Corporation(a) | | | | 7.0000 | | 06/15/25 | | | 157,383 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM CORPORATE/GOVERNMENT BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 33.2% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | OIL & GAS PRODUCERS — 2.8% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 130,000 | | | Civitas Resources, Inc.(a) | | | | 8.7500 | | 07/01/31 | | $ | 131,431 | |
| 150,000 | | | Columbia Pipelines Operating Company, LLC(a) | | | | 6.0360 | | 11/15/33 | | | 142,776 | |
| 25,000 | | | Columbia Pipelines Operating Company, LLC(a) | | | | 6.5440 | | 11/15/53 | | | 23,134 | |
| 35,000 | | | Columbia Pipelines Operating Company, LLC(a) | | | | 6.7140 | | 08/15/63 | | | 32,392 | |
| 95,000 | | | CrownRock, L.P. / CrownRock Finance, Inc.(a) | | | | 5.0000 | | 05/01/29 | | | 89,690 | |
| 125,000 | | | DT Midstream, Inc.(a) | | | | 4.1250 | | 06/15/29 | | | 107,587 | |
| 205,000 | | | Ecopetrol S.A. | | | | 8.8750 | | 01/13/33 | | | 196,943 | |
| 275,000 | | | Enbridge, Inc.(b) | | H15T5Y + 4.418% | | 7.6250 | | 01/15/83 | | | 246,396 | |
| 175,000 | | | Energy Transfer, L.P.(b) | | H15T5Y + 5.694% | | 6.5000 | | 11/15/69 | | | 158,952 | |
| 425,000 | | | Flex Intermediate Holdco, LLC(a) | | | | 3.3630 | | 06/30/31 | | | 321,505 | |
| 135,000 | | | Genesis Energy, L.P. / Genesis Energy Finance | | | | 8.8750 | | 04/15/30 | | | 130,637 | |
| 320,000 | | | Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | | | 7.7500 | | 01/15/32 | | | 340,523 | |
| 225,000 | | | Occidental Petroleum Corporation(f) | | | | 6.1250 | | 01/01/31 | | | 220,260 | |
| 200,000 | | | Pertamina Persero PT(a) | | | | 6.4500 | | 05/30/44 | | | 185,010 | |
| 365,000 | | | Petroleos Mexicanos | | | | 6.5000 | | 03/13/27 | | | 322,311 | |
| 185,000 | | | Petroleos Mexicanos | | | | 7.6900 | | 01/23/50 | | | 114,918 | |
| 250,000 | | | Reliance Industries Ltd.(a) | | | | 2.8750 | | 01/12/32 | | | 195,385 | |
| 95,000 | | | Venture Global Calcasieu Pass, LLC(a),(f) | | | | 3.8750 | | 08/15/29 | | | 79,145 | |
| 40,000 | | | Viper Energy Partners, L.P.(a) | | | | 7.3750 | | 11/01/31 | | | 39,938 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,572,928 | |
| | | | OIL & GAS SERVICES & EQUIPMENT — 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 102,000 | | | Enerflex Ltd.(a) | | | | 9.0000 | | 10/15/27 | | | 92,613 | |
| 90,000 | | | USA Compression Partners, L.P. / USA Compression | | | | 6.8750 | | 04/01/26 | | | 87,510 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 180,123 | |
| | | | REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS — 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 310,000 | | | EPR Properties(f) | | | | 4.7500 | | 12/15/26 | | | 282,883 | |
| 255,000 | | | GLP Capital, L.P. / GLP Financing II, Inc. | | | | 5.7500 | | 06/01/28 | | | 239,267 | |
| 108,000 | | | GLP Capital, L.P. / GLP Financing II, Inc. | | | | 3.2500 | | 01/15/32 | | | 81,821 | |
| 25,000 | | | MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. / MPT Finance(f) | | | | 4.6250 | | 08/01/29 | | | 17,355 | |
| 125,000 | | | MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. / MPT Finance(f) | | | | 3.5000 | | 03/15/31 | | | 75,944 | |
| 225,000 | | | Retail Properties of America, Inc. | | | | 4.7500 | | 09/15/30 | | | 195,836 | |
| 75,000 | | | Service Properties Trust | | | | 4.9500 | | 02/15/27 | | | 62,162 | |
| 205,000 | | | VICI Properties, L.P. | | | | 4.9500 | | 02/15/30 | | | 182,961 | |
| 165,000 | | | VICI Properties, L.P. | | | | 5.1250 | | 05/15/32 | | | 142,857 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM CORPORATE/GOVERNMENT BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 33.2% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS — 1.0% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 150,000 | | | VICI Properties, L.P. / VICI Note Company, Inc.(a) | | | | 4.1250 | | 08/15/30 | | $ | 123,886 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,404,972 | |
| | | | REAL ESTATE OWNERS & DEVELOPERS — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 275,000 | | | Ontario Teachers’ Cadillac Fairview Properties(a) | | | | 2.5000 | | 10/15/31 | | | 203,622 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY — 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 205,000 | | | Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.(a) | | | | 6.5000 | | 08/01/30 | | | 195,945 | |
| 175,000 | | | BlueLinx Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | | 6.0000 | | 11/15/29 | | | 147,465 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 343,410 | |
| | | | SEMICONDUCTORS — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 271,000 | | | Broadcom, Inc. | | | | 4.1500 | | 11/15/30 | | | 236,387 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SOFTWARE — 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 155,000 | | | Concentrix Corporation | | | | 6.6500 | | 08/02/26 | | | 154,091 | |
| 90,000 | | | Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc.(a) | | | | 6.5000 | | 10/15/28 | | | 74,682 | |
| 215,000 | | | Oracle Corporation | | | | 6.2500 | | 11/09/32 | | | 213,422 | |
| 188,000 | | | Oracle Corporation | | | | 5.5500 | | 02/06/53 | | | 157,009 | |
| 75,000 | | | Oracle Corporation | | | | 3.8500 | | 04/01/60 | | | 45,385 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 644,589 | |
| | | | SPECIALTY FINANCE — 1.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 355,000 | | | American Express Company(b) | | SOFRRATE + 1.930% | | 5.6250 | | 07/28/34 | | | 324,583 | |
| 235,000 | | | Aviation Capital Group, LLC(a) | | | | 3.5000 | | 11/01/27 | | | 206,561 | |
| 210,000 | | | Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd.(a) | | | | 4.3750 | | 05/01/26 | | | 195,788 | |
| 472,000 | | | Capital One Financial Corporation(b) | | SOFRRATE + 1.337% | | 2.3590 | | 07/29/32 | | | 312,119 | |
| 49,000 | | | Discover Financial Services | | | | 6.7000 | | 11/29/32 | | | 45,505 | |
| 290,000 | | | First American Financial Corporation | | | | 4.0000 | | 05/15/30 | | | 242,690 | |
| 120,000 | | | Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP / Ladder(a) | | | | 4.2500 | | 02/01/27 | | | 104,943 | |
| 235,000 | | | OneMain Finance Corporation(f) | | | | 6.8750 | | 03/15/25 | | | 232,118 | |
| 150,000 | | | Synchrony Financial | | | | 4.8750 | | 06/13/25 | | | 142,285 | |
| 67,000 | | | Synchrony Financial | | | | 3.7000 | | 08/04/26 | | | 59,458 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,866,050 | |
| | | | STEEL — 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 195,000 | | | ArcelorMittal S.A. | | | | 6.8000 | | 11/29/32 | | | 187,315 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM CORPORATE/GOVERNMENT BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 33.2% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE — 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 349,000 | | | CDW, LLC / CDW Finance Corporation | | | | 3.5690 | | 12/01/31 | | $ | 280,479 | |
| 244,000 | | | Dell International, LLC / EMC Corporation | | | | 8.1000 | | 07/15/36 | | | 265,411 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 545,890 | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY SERVICES — 1.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 140,000 | | | Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.(a) | | | | 3.8750 | | 09/01/28 | | | 124,842 | |
| 275,000 | | | Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.(a) | | | | 4.0000 | | 07/01/29 | | | 243,000 | |
| 485,000 | | | CoStar Group, Inc.(a) | | | | 2.8000 | | 07/15/30 | | | 377,673 | |
| 137,000 | | | Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. | | | | 2.7000 | | 10/15/28 | | | 110,889 | |
| 450,000 | | | Leidos, Inc. | | | | 2.3000 | | 02/15/31 | | | 339,273 | |
| 291,000 | | | MSCI, Inc.(a) | | | | 3.6250 | | 09/01/30 | | | 241,153 | |
| 245,000 | | | Science Applications International Corporation(a) | | | | 4.8750 | | 04/01/28 | | | 218,824 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,655,654 | |
| | | | TELECOMMUNICATIONS — 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 320,000 | | | AT&T, Inc.(f) | | | | 5.4000 | | 02/15/34 | | | 294,403 | |
| 160,000 | | | Level 3 Financing, Inc.(a) | | | | 4.2500 | | 07/01/28 | | | 90,624 | |
| 270,000 | | | Level 3 Financing, Inc.(a) | | | | 3.6250 | | 01/15/29 | | | 138,206 | |
| 205,000 | | | Sprint Capital Corporation | | | | 8.7500 | | 03/15/32 | | | 231,320 | |
| 75,000 | | | Sprint Spectrum Company, LLC / Sprint Spectrum(a) | | | | 4.7380 | | 03/20/25 | | | 74,159 | |
| 254,000 | | | T-Mobile USA, Inc.(f) | | | | 5.0500 | | 07/15/33 | | | 230,183 | |
| 360,000 | | | Vodafone Group plc(f) | | | | 5.6250 | | 02/10/53 | | | 304,686 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,363,581 | |
| | | | TOBACCO & CANNABIS — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 295,000 | | | BAT Capital Corporation | | | | 7.7500 | | 10/19/32 | | | 303,495 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS — 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 390,831 | | | Alaska Airlines Class A Pass Through Trust Series 2021-1(a) | | | | 4.8000 | | 08/15/27 | | | 372,850 | |
| 319,867 | | | Delta Air Lines Class AA Pass Through Trust Series 2015-1 | | | | 3.6250 | | 07/30/27 | | | 294,543 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 667,393 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $47,488,750) | | | | | | | | | 43,002,373 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM CORPORATE/GOVERNMENT BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | MUNICIPAL BONDS — 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | CITY — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
| 340,000 | | | City of Bristol VA | | 4.2100 | | 01/01/42 | | $ | 265,468 | |
| 145,000 | | | City of San Antonio TX | | 1.9630 | | 02/01/33 | | | 107,607 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 373,075 | |
| | | | GOVERNMENT LEASE — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
| 145,000 | | | Texas Public Finance Authority | | 2.1400 | | 02/01/35 | | �� | 102,469 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | HOSPITALS — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
| 135,000 | | | Idaho Health Facilities Authority | | 5.0200 | | 03/01/48 | | | 112,272 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | LOCAL AUTHORITY — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
| 310,000 | | | San Diego County Regional Airport Authority | | 5.5940 | | 07/01/43 | | | 284,128 | |
| 600,000 | | | State of Texas | | 3.2110 | | 04/01/44 | | | 431,254 | |
| 35,000 | | | Texas Transportation Commission State Highway Fund | | 4.0000 | | 10/01/33 | | | 31,189 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 746,571 | |
| | | | MISCELLANEOUS TAX — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
| 765,000 | | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority | | 5.0000 | | 11/15/45 | | | 767,621 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SALES TAX — 0.0%(e) | | | | | | | | |
| 20,000 | | | Sales Tax Securitization Corporation | | 3.4110 | | 01/01/43 | | | 13,782 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | WATER AND SEWER — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 705,000 | | | Broward County FL Water & Sewer Utility Revenue | | 4.0000 | | 10/01/47 | | | 596,038 | |
| 160,000 | | | Santa Clara Valley Water District | | 2.9670 | | 06/01/50 | | | 96,560 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 692,598 | |
| | | | TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS (Cost $3,542,490) | | | | | | | 2,808,388 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | NON U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SOVEREIGN — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
| 200,000 | | | Brazilian Government International Bond | | 6.0000 | | 10/20/33 | | | 185,668 | |
| 515,000 | | | Dominican Republic International Bond(a) | | 4.8750 | | 09/23/32 | | | 418,587 | |
| 250,000 | | | Hungary Government International Bond(a) | | 6.2500 | | 09/22/32 | | | 240,954 | |
| 200,000 | | | Mexico Government International Bond | | 2.6590 | | 05/24/31 | | | 156,288 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM CORPORATE/GOVERNMENT BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | NON U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 1.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SOVEREIGN — 1.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 450,000 | | | Mexico Government International Bond(f) | | | | 6.3500 | | 02/09/35 | | $ | 431,294 | |
| 200,000 | | | Serbia International Bond(a) | | | | 6.5000 | | 09/26/33 | | | 189,138 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,621,929 | |
| | | | TOTAL NON U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES (Cost $1,732,791) | | | | | | | | | 1,621,929 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | TERM LOANS — 6.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | AEROSPACE & DEFENSE — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 194,634 | | | TransDigm, Inc.(b) | | TSFR1M + 3.250% | | 8.6400 | | 08/10/28 | | | 194,634 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | ASSET MANAGEMENT — 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 34,913 | | | FinCompany I, LLC(b) | | TSFR1M + 3.000% | | 8.3830 | | 06/27/29 | | | 34,945 | |
| 40,000 | | | GIP Pilot Acquisition Partners, L.P.(b) | | TSFR1M + 3.000% | | 8.3880 | | 09/15/30 | | | 40,000 | |
| 75,000 | | | GTCR W Merger Sub, LLC(b) | | TSFR1M + 3.000% | | 8.3340 | | 09/20/30 | | | 74,563 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 149,508 | |
| | | | AUTOMOTIVE — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 215,000 | | | Clarios Global, L.P.(b) | | TSFR1M + 3.750% | | 9.0740 | | 04/20/30 | | | 214,946 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | BIOTECH & PHARMA — 0.0%(e) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 64,188 | | | Perrigo Investments, LLC(b) | | TSFR1M + 2.500% | | 7.6740 | | 04/07/29 | | | 63,995 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | CABLE & SATELLITE — 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 215,000 | | | Cogeco Communications USA II, L.P.(b) | | TSFR1M + 3.250% | | 8.5740 | | 09/18/30 | | | 211,721 | |
| 220,577 | | | Directv Financing, LLC(b) | | TSFR1M + 5.000% | | 10.4390 | | 07/22/27 | | | 215,024 | |
| 205,000 | | | Virgin Media Bristol, LLC(b) | | TSFR1M + 2.500% | | 7.9490 | | 01/04/28 | | | 199,492 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 626,237 | |
| | | | CHEMICALS — 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 229,334 | | | INEOS US Finance, LLC(b) | | TSFR1M + 3.750% | | 9.1740 | | 11/08/27 | | | 227,224 | |
| 129,664 | | | Innophos Holdings, Inc.(b) | | TSFR1M + 3.250% | | 8.6890 | | 02/04/27 | | | 128,530 | |
| 114,713 | | | LSF11 A5 HoldCo, LLC(b) | | TSFR1M + 4.350% | | 9.6740 | | 10/15/28 | | | 112,741 | |
| 55,000 | | | Nouryon USA, LLC(b) | | TSFR1M + 4.100% | | 9.4340 | | 04/03/28 | | | 53,866 | |
| 165,000 | | | Windsor Holdings III, LLC(b) | | TSFR3M + 4.500% | | 9.8150 | | 06/22/30 | | | 164,720 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 687,081 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM CORPORATE/GOVERNMENT BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | TERM LOANS — 6.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | COMMERCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES — 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 213,523 | | | AlixPartners LLP(b) | | TSFR1M + 2.750% | | 8.1890 | | 01/28/28 | | $ | 213,529 | |
| 166,978 | | | Brightview Landscapes, LLC(b) | | TSFR1M + 3.250% | | 8.6330 | | 04/22/29 | | | 167,082 | |
| 103,291 | | | CHG Healthcare Services, Inc.(b) | | TSFR1M + 3.500% | | 8.6890 | | 09/30/28 | | | 102,342 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 482,953 | |
| | | | ELECTRIC UTILITIES — 0.0%(e) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 59,782 | | | Generation Bridge Northeast, LLC(b) | | TSFR1M + 4.250% | | 9.5740 | | 08/07/29 | | | 59,844 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 267,997 | | | Brookfield WEC Holdings, Inc.(b) | | TSFR1M + 2.750% | | 8.1890 | | 08/01/25 | | | 267,997 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 200,000 | | | Pike Corporation(b) | | TSFR1M + 3.000% | | 8.4390 | | 12/21/27 | | | 199,858 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 248,728 | | | Univision Communications, Inc.(b) | | TSFR1M + 3.250% | | 8.6890 | | 03/24/26 | | | 247,121 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | FOOD — 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 174,123 | | | Del Monte Foods, Inc.(b) | | TSFR1M + 4.250% | | 11.7500 | | 05/16/29 | | | 168,899 | |
| 268,089 | | | Froneri US, Inc.(b) | | TSFR1M + 2.250% | | 7.6740 | | 01/30/27 | | | 267,084 | |
| 171,595 | | | Hostess Brands, LLC(b) | | TSFR1M + 2.500% | | 7.8900 | | 06/21/30 | | | 171,756 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 607,739 | |
| | | | INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES — 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 90,773 | | | Citadel Securities, L.P.(b) | | TSFR1M + 2.500% | | 7.9390 | | 07/26/30 | | | 90,552 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | INSURANCE — 0.0%(e) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 45,000 | | | Acrisure, LLC(b) | | TSFR1M + 4.500% | | 9.8350 | | 10/20/30 | | | 44,625 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | INTERNET MEDIA & SERVICES — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 253,088 | | | Uber Technologies, Inc.(b) | | TSFR1M + 2.750% | | 8.1590 | | 03/03/30 | | | 253,194 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 59,700 | | | Caesars Entertainment, Inc.(b) | | TSFR1M + 3.250% | | 8.6740 | | 01/26/30 | | | 59,559 | |
| 124,688 | | | Carnival Corporation(b) | | TSFR1M + 3.000% | | 8.3360 | | 08/08/27 | | | 122,661 | |
| 19,950 | | | Entain Holdings Gibraltar Ltd.(b) | | TSFR1M + 3.500% | | 8.9900 | | 10/31/29 | | | 19,979 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM CORPORATE/GOVERNMENT BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | TERM LOANS — 6.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 0.5% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 40,000 | | | Ontario Gaming GTA, L.P.(b) | | TSFR1M + 4.250% | | 9.6400 | | 07/20/30 | | $ | 40,000 | |
| 39,500 | | | Scientific Games Corporation(b) | | SOFRRATE + 3.000% | | 8.4350 | | 04/07/29 | | | 39,512 | |
| 153,835 | | | Scientific Games Holdings, L.P.(b) | | SOFRRATE + 3.500% | | 8.9140 | | 02/04/29 | | | 151,509 | |
| 67,869 | | | Station Casinos, LLC(b) | | TSFR1M + 2.250% | | 7.6740 | | 01/31/27 | | | 67,515 | |
| 250,426 | | | UFC Holdings, LLC(b) | | TSFR1M + 2.750% | | 8.3990 | | 04/29/26 | | | 250,477 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 751,212 | |
| | | | MACHINERY — 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 67,915 | | | Alliance Laundry Systems, LLC(b) | | TSFR3M + 3.500% | | 8.9320 | | 09/30/27 | | | 67,879 | |
| 124,365 | | | Filtration Group Corporation(b) | | TSFR1M + 3.500% | | 8.9390 | | 10/19/28 | | | 123,597 | |
| 70,420 | | | Standard Industries, Inc.(b) | | TSFR1M + 2.500% | | 7.9530 | | 08/06/28 | | | 70,615 | |
| 134,644 | | | Titan Acquisition Ltd.(b) | | US0003M + 3.000% | | 8.7310 | | 03/16/25 | | | 132,846 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 394,937 | |
| | | | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 213,375 | | | Mozart Borrower, L.P.(b) | | TSFR1M + 3.250% | | 8.6890 | | 09/30/28 | | | 212,242 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | METALS & MINING — 0.0%(e) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 35,000 | | | Arsenal AIC Parent, LLC(b) | | TSFR1M + 4.500% | | 9.8790 | | 07/27/30 | | | 34,969 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | OIL & GAS PRODUCERS — 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 68,580 | | | Freeport LNG Investments LLLP(b) | | TSFR3M + 3.500% | | 9.1770 | | 11/17/28 | | | 67,534 | |
| 97,608 | | | Oryx Midstream Services Permian Basin, LLC(b) | | TSFR1M + 3.250% | | 8.6920 | | 09/30/28 | | | 97,581 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 165,115 | |
| | | | PUBLISHING & BROADCASTING — 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 94,000 | | | Century DE Buyer, LLC(b) | | TSFR1M + 4.000% | | 9.3250 | | 09/27/30 | | | 93,471 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY — 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 85,000 | | | Peer Holding III BV(b) | | TSFR1M + 3.250% | | 8.5820 | | 10/19/30 | | | 84,602 | |
| 153,430 | | | PetSmart, Inc.(b) | | TSFR1M + 3.750% | | 9.1740 | | 01/29/28 | | | 151,816 | |
| 135,000 | | | SRS Distribution, Inc.(b) | | TSFR1M + 3.500% | | 4.2500 | | 05/20/28 | | | 132,131 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 368,549 | |
| | | | SOFTWARE — 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 220,721 | | | Applied Systems, Inc.(b) | | TSFR1M + 4.500% | | 9.8900 | | 09/19/26 | | | 221,494 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM CORPORATE/GOVERNMENT BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | TERM LOANS — 6.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SOFTWARE — 0.7% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 133,286 | | | CCC Intelligent Solutions, Inc.(b) | | TSFR1M + 2.500% | | 7.6810 | | 09/17/28 | | $ | 133,086 | |
| 184,073 | | | Central Parent, Inc.(b) | | TSFR1M + 4.000% | | 9.4060 | | 07/06/29 | | | 183,267 | |
| 15,000 | | | Epicor Software Corporation(b) | | TSFR1M + 3.750% | | 9.0740 | | 07/31/27 | | | 15,049 | |
| 53,437 | | | Open Text Corporation(b) | | TSFR1M + 2.850% | | 8.1740 | | 01/31/30 | | | 53,456 | |
| 67,410 | | | Sophia, L.P.(b) | | TSFR3M + 3.500% | | 8.9240 | | 10/07/27 | | | 66,652 | |
| 196,234 | | | UKG, Inc.(b) | | TSFR3M + 3.250% | | 8.7640 | | 05/03/26 | | | 195,453 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 868,457 | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY SERVICES — 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 122,901 | | | Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc.(b) | | TSFR3M + 3.000% | | 8.1720 | | 05/22/25 | | | 122,126 | |
| 64,253 | | | Dun & Bradstreet Corporation (The)(b) | | TSFR1M + 2.750% | | 8.1760 | | 02/08/26 | | | 64,253 | |
| 68,529 | | | NAB Holdings, LLC(b) | | SOFRRATE + 3.000% | | 8.5400 | | 11/18/28 | | | 68,168 | |
| 244,265 | | | Peraton Corporation(b) | | TSFR1M + 3.750% | | 9.1740 | | 02/24/28 | | | 240,104 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 494,651 | |
| | | | TELECOMMUNICATIONS — 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 203,447 | | | Cincinnati Bell, Inc.(b) | | SOFRRATE + 3.250% | | 8.6740 | | 11/17/28 | | | 199,505 | |
| 129,669 | | | Eagle Broadband Investments, LLC(b) | | TSFR3M + 3.114% | | 8.6520 | | 11/12/27 | | | 126,890 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 326,395 | |
| | | | TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 100,290 | | | Brown Group Holding, LLC(b) | | TSFR1M + 2.500% | | 8.1740 | | 04/22/28 | | | 98,640 | |
| 52,500 | | | Mileage Plus Holdings, LLC(b) | | TSFR3M + 5.250% | | 10.7980 | | 06/25/27 | | | 54,191 | |
| 56,000 | | | SkyMiles IP Ltd.(b) | | TSFR1M + 3.750% | | 9.1660 | | 09/16/27 | | | 57,444 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 210,275 | |
| | | | TOTAL TERM LOANS (Cost $8,109,118) | | | | | | | | | 8,110,557 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 23.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | AGENCY FIXED RATE — 5.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 7,209 | | | Fannie Mae Pool 735061 | | | | 6.0000 | | 11/01/34 | | | 7,236 | |
| 9,681 | | | Fannie Mae Pool 866009 | | | | 6.0000 | | 03/01/36 | | | 9,718 | |
| 63,997 | | | Fannie Mae Pool 938574 | | | | 5.5000 | | 09/01/36 | | | 63,028 | |
| 24,054 | | | Fannie Mae Pool 310041 | | | | 6.5000 | | 05/01/37 | | | 25,053 | |
| 11,061 | | | Fannie Mae Pool 962752 | | | | 5.0000 | | 04/01/38 | | | 10,678 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM CORPORATE/GOVERNMENT BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 23.0% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | AGENCY FIXED RATE — 5.7% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 13,934 | | | Fannie Mae Pool 909175 | | 5.5000 | | 04/01/38 | | $ | 13,689 | |
| 54,430 | | | Fannie Mae Pool 909220 | | 6.0000 | | 08/01/38 | | | 54,554 | |
| 44,539 | | | Fannie Mae Pool AS7026 | | 4.0000 | | 04/01/46 | | | 39,474 | |
| 77,190 | | | Fannie Mae Pool BJ9260 | | 4.0000 | | 04/01/48 | | | 68,075 | |
| 893,658 | | | Fannie Mae Pool FS4438 | | 5.0000 | | 11/01/52 | | | 825,606 | |
| 673,851 | | | Fannie Mae Pool MA4980 | | 6.0000 | | 04/01/53 | | | 658,188 | |
| 591,717 | | | Fannie Mae Pool MA5072 | | 5.5000 | | 06/01/53 | | | 562,149 | |
| 69,469 | | | Freddie Mac Gold Pool G01980 | | 5.0000 | | 12/01/35 | | | 67,521 | |
| 10,372 | | | Freddie Mac Gold Pool G05888 | | 5.5000 | | 10/01/39 | | | 10,204 | |
| 2,228,556 | | | Freddie Mac Pool SD2026 | | 5.0000 | | 11/01/52 | | | 2,058,334 | |
| 638,943 | | | Freddie Mac Pool SD3238 | | 5.5000 | | 12/01/52 | | | 607,168 | |
| 2,373,797 | | | Freddie Mac Pool SD8309 | | 6.0000 | | 03/01/53 | | | 2,323,470 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 7,404,145 | |
| | | | AGENCY MBS OTHER — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 684,716 | | | Fannie Mae Pool MA4805 | | 4.5000 | | 11/01/52 | | | 613,261 | |
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| | | | U.S. TREASURY BONDS — 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
| 1,040,000 | | | United States Treasury Bond | | 2.8750 | | 05/15/49 | | | 703,828 | |
| 1,440,000 | | | United States Treasury Bond | | 2.0000 | | 02/15/50 | | | 795,544 | |
| 2,500,000 | | | United States Treasury Bond | | 1.3750 | | 08/15/50 | | | 1,149,707 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 2,649,079 | |
| | | | U.S. TREASURY NOTES — 14.7% | | | | | | | | |
| 695,000 | | | United States Treasury Note | | 4.3750 | | 08/31/28 | | | 682,104 | |
| 1,210,000 | | | United States Treasury Note | | 2.6250 | | 02/15/29 | | | 1,084,557 | |
| 485,000 | | | United States Treasury Note | | 0.8750 | | 11/15/30 | | | 371,404 | |
| 540,000 | | | United States Treasury Note | | 2.8750 | | 05/15/32 | | | 464,463 | |
| 1,325,000 | | | United States Treasury Note | | 4.1250 | | 11/15/32 | | | 1,251,245 | |
| 2,110,000 | | | United States Treasury Note | | 3.8750 | | 08/15/33 | | | 1,947,134 | |
| 2,045,000 | | | United States Treasury Note | | 1.8750 | | 02/15/51 | | | 1,083,411 | |
| 1,135,000 | | | United States Treasury Note | | 1.8750 | | 11/15/51 | | | 597,294 | |
| 310,000 | | | United States Treasury Note | | 2.8750 | | 05/15/52 | | | 208,596 | |
| 5,925,000 | | | United States Treasury Note | | 4.0000 | | 11/15/52 | | | 4,989,730 | |
| 3,405,000 | | | United States Treasury Note | | 3.6250 | | 02/15/53 | | | 2,674,787 | |
| 3,920,000 | | | United States Treasury Note | | 3.6250 | | 05/15/53 | | | 3,080,569 | |
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See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM CORPORATE/GOVERNMENT BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 23.0% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. TREASURY NOTES — 14.7% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 730,000 | | | United States Treasury Note | | 4.1250 | | 08/15/53 | | $ | 629,397 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 19,064,691 | |
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| | | | TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES (Cost $37,162,890) | | | | | | | 29,731,176 | |
Shares | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 6.1% | | | | |
| | | | COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 4.8% | | | | |
| 6,208,648 | | | Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, 5.49%(g),(h) | | | 6,208,648 | |
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| | | | MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 1.3% | | | | |
| 1,649,898 | | | Fidelity Government Portfolio, CLASS I, 5.23% (g) | | | 1,649,898 | |
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| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $7,858,546) | | | 7,858,546 | |
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| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 104.4% (Cost $149,733,954) | | $ | 134,882,969 | |
| | | | LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (4.4)% | | | (5,729,112 | ) |
| | | | NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | $ | 129,153,857 | |
LLC | - Limited Liability Company |
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LP | - Limited Partnership |
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LTD | - Limited Company |
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NV | - Naamioze Vennootschap |
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PLC | - Public Limited Company |
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SA | - Societe Anonyme |
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CLO | - Collateralized Loan Obligation |
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CMBS | - Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities |
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ABS | - Asset-Backed Securities |
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MBS | - Mortgage-Backed Securities |
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H15T10Y | US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T Note Constant Maturity 10 Year |
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H15T1Y | US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T Note Constant Maturity 1 Year |
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H15T5Y | US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T Note Constant Maturity 5 Year |
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SOFRINDX | Secured Overnight Financing Rate Compounded |
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SOFRRATE | United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
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TSFR1M | Secured Overnight Financing Rate 1 month |
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TSFR3M | Secured Overnight Financing Rate 3 month |
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US0003M | ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month |
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(a) | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. The security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of October 31, 2023 the total market value of 144A securities is $54,922,158 or 42.5% of net assets. |
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(b) | Variable rate security; the rate shown represents the rate on October 31, 2023. |
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(c) | Variable or floating rate security, the interest rate of which adjusts periodically based on changes in current interest rates and prepayments on the underlying pool of assets. |
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(d) | Step bond. Coupon rate is fixed rate that changes on a specified date. The rate shown is the current rate at October 31, 2023. |
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(e) | Percentage rounds to less than 0.1%. |
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(f) | All or a portion of these securities are on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $6,073,806 at October 31, 2023. |
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(g) | Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of October 31, 2023. |
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(h) | The Trust’s securities lending policies and procedures require that the borrower: 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%. |
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See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
Dunham Floating Rate Bond Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (PineBridge Investments, LLC) |
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Asset Class Recap
After one of the worst years for bond markets in decades, fixed coupon bonds meaningfully rebounded in the first half of the fiscal year as investment-grade corporate bonds, as measured by the Bloomberg US Credit Index, rose 9.0 percent, and high-yield bonds, as measured by the ICE BofA U.S. Cash Pay High-Yield Index, rose 5.8 percent. Although bonds with low-interest rate sensitivity, such as floating rate securities, generally sustained more minor losses in the 2022 fiscal year, the Morningstar LSTA U.S. Leveraged Loan 100 Index, which is comprised of bank loans with coupons tied to a market reference rate such as LIBOR or SOFR, and securitized asset pools, known as collateralized loan obligations (CLO), as measured by the Palmer Square CLO Debt Index, continued their robust performance by increasing 6.2 percent and 8.5 percent, respectively, over the same time period. In the third fiscal quarter, variable bonds continued to rise against a risk-on backdrop supported by expectations for a soft economic landing. A stronger-than-anticipated economy and the anticipated 25-basis point hike from the Federal Reserve towards the end of the fiscal quarter combined to shift Treasury yields modestly higher during the fiscal quarter, although at fiscal quarter end, futures discounted the likelihood of any further hikes from the central bank. In the most recent fiscal quarter, variable rate securities put in another impressive fiscal quarter despite rising interest rates and rising volatility. Although the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, hawkish rhetoric from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, sticky inflation, and a resilient job market prompted a risk-off move in the markets. As a result, the yield on the 10-year US Treasury increased 97 basis points to 4.93 percent, prompting fixed coupon bonds, such as investment -grade corporate bonds, to decline 5.0 percent and high-yield bonds to give back 2.1 percent over the most recent fiscal quarter. Over the same time period, bank loans and CLOs continued to display strength by increasing 2.0 and 2.6 percent, respectively. For the full fiscal year, these floating rate securities were some of the best performing fixed income asset classes as they added 12 percent and 16.9 percent.
Allocation Review
The Fund continued to primarily hold floating rate securities, which was predominately comprised of bank loans and CLOs. In aggregate, the Fund held approximately 90 percent in these two categories, with close to 10 percent allocated to CLOs and 80 percent allocated to bank loans. The Fund’s allocation to CLOs meaningfully contributed to Fund performance over the most recent fiscal quarter as CLO issuance remained subdued, retail outflows slowed, and risk sentiment improved. The Fund also had approximately 10 percent allocated to fixed coupon high-yield corporate bonds, which contributed to Fund performance over the fiscal year. The Fund maintained a higher allocation to single-B, and CCC-rated securities versus the Morningstar LSTA U.S. Leveraged Loan 100 Index. The Fund’s lower exposure to BBB-rated bank loans was the largest underweight versus the benchmark index, as the Fund had less than 1 percent allocated to BBB-rated loans, and the benchmark index had over 9 percent. The Fund’s largest credit quality overweight was in the single-B space, as the Fund had over 72 percent exposure versus 63 percent in the benchmark index. The largest sector overweight were in the consumer services and financial services sectors, while the largest underweights were to the software and services and telecommunications sectors. The Fund did not have any exposure to derivatives during the twelve-month period that meaningfully affected performance.
Holdings Insights
The largest exposure within the Fund was the allocation to variable rate securities, and some of the best-performing positions over the fiscal year were from this allocation. For example, the position in Telesat, LLC Floating Rate, Due 12/06/2026 (BL3219120) (holding weight*: 0.73 percent), a global satellite operator, also contributed to positive Fund performance. The price of this credit increased 30.4 percent over the fiscal year as the loan continued to rebound after being downgraded. Within the exposure to CLOs, the positions in the Apidos CLO XX Floating Rate, Due 07/16/2031(03765MAG5) (holding weight*: 1.21 percent), an arbitrage cash flow CLO that is managed by CVC Credit Partners, LLC, and Atrium IX Floating Rate, Due 05/28/2030 (04964LAJ8) (holding weight*: 1.27 percent), a CLO managed by Credit Suisse Asset Management, positively contributed to Fund performance. Over the fiscal quarter, these positions rose in price by 15.8 percent and 14.6 percent, respectively. The Fund also received positive contributions from the fixed coupon high-yield corporate bond exposures. This includes Strathcona Resources Ltd. 6.875%, Due 08/01/2026 (86304TAA6) (holding weight*: 0.37 percent), a North American oil and gas producer. This credit rose 18.1 percent in reaction to headlines that the company will go public by acquiring a smaller public traded rival in an all-stock deal. The combination will be Canada’s fifth-largest oil producer measured by production and reserves.
Although many of the bank loans within the Fund rose during the period, some of the positions within the asset class meaningfully detracted from Fund performance. This included the Hornblower Sub, LLC Floating Rate, Due 04/27/2025 (BL3489657) (holding weight*: 0.83 percent), a charter yacht, dining cruise, and ferry service company, which saw its price decline 49.8 percent over the fiscal quarter. While the broader cruise industry has begun to recover, the company’s exposure to the river cruise industry has adversely affected profitability for the company. The Sub-Adviser believes that the Hornblower Sub, LLC added too much capacity within this industry and failed to capture market share from the dominant players in this space. Another poor performing variable rate credit within the Fund was Team Health Holdings, Inc. Floating Rate, Due 02/17/2027 (BL3859172) (holding weight*: 0.86 percent), a US physician practice. Over the same period, the price of this loan fell 13.7 percent. In spite of the poor recent performance, the Sub-Adviser remains confident in the position as it believes the company is better positioned than its peers, and the headwinds for the industry are overblown.
Sub-Adviser Outlook
The Sub-Adviser is confident that the outlook for the U.S. economy remains relatively unchanged versus the prior quarter, with its base case for flat- to slightly negative growth in line with broader market forecasts calling for a soft economic landing. Preliminary readings show U.S. GDP grew 4.9 percent on an annualized basis in the third quarter, accelerating from 2.1 percent in the second quarter and reaffirming the strength of the economy despite higher interest rates . The Sub -Adviser believes that fundamentals should remain relatively stable within the loan market amid strong consumer spending and low unemployment. At the same time, investors monitor third quarter earnings trends and guidance from management teams in order to tailor expectations for the rest of 2023 and 2024. Market participants continue to forecast that the default rate within the loan market will approach the long -term average. However, activity will likely be constrained to credits already struggling with over -levered capital structures despite a relatively stable fundamental backdrop. In the near- to medium-term, the Sub-Adviser is confident that technicals should remain supportive as both supply and demand ebb and flow with investor sentiment. A challenging operating environment and elevated borrowing costs may continue to drive performance dispersion and emphasize the importance of credit selection over the coming quarters. With many loans offering yields in excess of 10 percent, however, the Sub-Adviser feels that investors are sufficiently compensated for these risks.
| * | Holdings percentage(s) of total investments, cash and unsettled trades excluding collateral for securities loaned as of 10/31/2023. |
Dunham Floating Rate Bond Fund |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) |
October 31, 2023 |
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The Fund’s performance figures* for each of the periods ended October 31, 2023, compared to its benchmarks:
| | Annualized | Annualized |
| 1 Year Return | 5 Year Return | Since Inception (11/1/13) |
Class N | 11.18% | 2.87% | 2.79% |
Class A with Load 4.50% | 6.00% | 1.71% | 2.07% |
Class A without load | 11.03% | 2.64% | 2.54% |
Class C | 10.35% | 2.13% | 2.03% |
Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan 100 Index (a) | 11.95% | 4.22% | 3.78% |
Morningstar Bank Loan Category (b) | 10.23% | 2.98% | 3.05% |
| * | Total Returns are calculated based on traded NAVs. As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including cost of underlying funds, are 1.05% for Class N, 1.80% for Class C and 1.30% 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. |
| (a) | The Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan 100 Index is designed to measure the performance of the 100 largest facilities in the US leveraged loan market. Underpinned by PitchBook | LCD data, the index brings transparency to the performance, activity, and key characteristics of the most tradeable loans in the market. |
| (b) | 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 (LIBOR), or the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR). |
Comparison of the Change in Value of a $100,000 Investment
Portfolio Composition * (Unaudited) |
Term Loans | | | 77.3 | % |
Asset Backed Securities | | | 10.0 | % |
Corporate Bonds | | | 8.8 | % |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 2.3 | % |
Short-Term Investment | | | 1.3 | % |
Common Stock | | | 0.3 | % |
Warrant | | | 0.0 | % |
Right | | | 0.0 | % |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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* Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2023. Does not include derivative holdings.
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which are based on Fund net assets.
Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for a more detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.
DUNHAM FLOATING RATE BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 0.3% | | | | |
| | | | METALS & MINING - 0.3% | | | | |
| 23,114 | | | Covia Holdings, LLC(a) | | $ | 329,375 | |
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| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $183,467) | | | 329,375 | |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | ASSET BACKED SECURITIES — 10.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | CLO — 10.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Apidos CLO XX Series 2015-20A DR(b),(c) | | US0003M + 5.700% | | 11.3550 | | 07/16/31 | | | 1,368,968 | |
| 1,540,000 | | | Atrium IX Series 9A ER(b),(c) | | US0003M + 6.450% | | 12.1000 | | 05/28/30 | | | 1,442,167 | |
| 2,900,000 | | | Benefit Street Partners CLO II Ltd. Series 2013-IIA DR(b),(c) | | SOFR3M + 6.810% | | 12.2050 | | 07/15/29 | | | 2,642,789 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Benefit Street Partners CLO III Ltd. Series 2013-IIIA DR(b),(c) | | SOFR3M + 6.600% | | 12.2770 | | 07/20/29 | | | 1,911,946 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Benefit Street Partners Clo XII Ltd. Series 2017-12A D(b),(c) | | SOFR3M + 6.670% | | 12.0650 | | 10/15/30 | | | 1,845,916 | |
| 1,250,000 | | | Goldentree Loan Management US Clo 2 Ltd. Series 2017-2A E(b),(c) | | US0003M + 4.700% | | 10.3770 | | 11/28/30 | | | 1,172,749 | |
| 1,750,000 | | | THL Credit Wind River 2019-3 Clo Ltd. Series 2019-3A E2R(b),(c) | | US0003M + 6.750% | | 12.4050 | | 04/15/31 | | | 1,416,865 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 11,801,400 | |
| | | | TOTAL ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $12,651,873) | | | | | 11,801,400 | |
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Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 8.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | CABLE & SATELLITE — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 500,000 | | | CSC Holdings, LLC(b) | | | | 5.7500 | | 01/15/30 | | | 262,110 | |
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| | | | CHEMICALS — 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 500,000 | | | Consolidated Energy Finance S.A.(b) | | | | 5.6250 | | 10/15/28 | | | 410,453 | |
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| | | | COMMERCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES — 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 450,000 | | | Deluxe Corporation(b),(d) | | | | 8.0000 | | 06/01/29 | | | 356,508 | |
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| | | | ELECTRIC UTILITIES — 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 471,000 | | | Calpine Corporation(b),(d) | | | | 5.0000 | | 02/01/31 | | | 380,499 | |
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| | | | ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT — 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 424,000 | | | Paramount Global(c)(d),(e) | | H15T5Y + 3.999% | | 6.3750 | | 03/30/62 | | | 312,433 | |
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See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM FLOATING RATE BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 8.9% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | FOOD — 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 524,000 | | | HLF Financing Sarl, LLC / Herbalife International,(b) | | | | 4.8750 | | 06/01/29 | | $ | 358,371 | |
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| | | | HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 459,000 | | | CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.(b)(d) | | | | 5.6250 | | 03/15/27 | | | 373,390 | |
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| | | | LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 440,000 | | | Carnival Corporation(b),(d) | | | | 10.5000 | | 06/01/30 | | | 446,903 | |
| 502,000 | | | NCL Corporation Ltd.(b),(d) | | | | 7.7500 | | 02/15/29 | | | 438,535 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 885,438 | |
| | | | METALS & MINING — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 184,000 | | | Mineral Resources Ltd.(b) | | | | 9.2500 | | 10/01/28 | | | 183,899 | |
| 36,000 | | | Mineral Resources Ltd.(b) | | | | 8.5000 | | 05/01/30 | | | 34,659 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 218,558 | |
| | | | OIL & GAS PRODUCERS — 2.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 139,000 | | | Civitas Resources, Inc.(b) | | | | 8.6250 | | 11/01/30 | | | 141,746 | |
| 422,000 | | | Genesis Energy, L.P. / Genesis Energy Finance | | | | 8.0000 | | 01/15/27 | | | 405,630 | |
| 416,000 | | | Howard Midstream Energy Partners, LLC(b) | | | | 6.7500 | | 01/15/27 | | | 393,004 | |
| 424,000 | | | Independence Energy Finance, LLC(b) | | | | 7.2500 | | 05/01/26 | | | 409,105 | |
| 494,000 | | | ITT Holdings, LLC(b) | | | | 6.5000 | | 08/01/29 | | | 413,641 | |
| 450,000 | | | Strathcona Resources Ltd.(b) | | | | 6.8750 | | 08/01/26 | | | 415,569 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,178,695 | |
| | | | REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS — 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 514,000 | | | Service Properties Trust | | | | 4.3750 | | 02/15/30 | | | 353,316 | |
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| | | | REAL ESTATE OWNERS & DEVELOPERS — 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 458,000 | | | Kennedy-Wilson, Inc.(d) | | | | 4.7500 | | 03/01/29 | | | 345,108 | |
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| | | | REAL ESTATE SERVICES — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 300,000 | | | Cushman & Wakefield US Borrower, LLC(b),(d) | | | | 6.7500 | | 05/15/28 | | | 273,873 | |
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| | | | SOFTWARE — 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 380,000 | | | Helios Software Holdings, Inc. / ION Corporate(b) | | | | 4.6250 | | 05/01/28 | | | 319,384 | |
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See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM FLOATING RATE BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 8.9% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SPECIALTY FINANCE — 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 505,000 | | | Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.(b),(d) | | | | 4.6250 | | 06/15/29 | | $ | 387,302 | |
| 236,000 | | | Burford Capital Global Finance, LLC(b) | | | | 6.8750 | | 04/15/30 | | | 212,678 | |
| 500,000 | | | Cobra AcquisitionCo, LLC(b) | | | | 6.3750 | | 11/01/29 | | | 356,875 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 956,855 | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE — 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 520,000 | | | Viasat, Inc.(b) | | | | 7.5000 | | 05/30/31 | | | 341,016 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY SERVICES — 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 475,000 | | | ION Trading Technologies Sarl(b) | | | | 5.7500 | | 05/15/28 | | | 394,718 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TELECOMMUNICATIONS — 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 500,000 | | | Altice France S.A.(b) | | | | 5.5000 | | 10/15/29 | | | 343,839 | |
| 464,000 | | | Sable International Finance Ltd.(b) | | | | 5.7500 | | 09/07/27 | | | 420,973 | |
| 550,000 | | | Telesat Canada / Telesat, LLC(b),(d) | | | | 4.8750 | | 06/01/27 | | | 327,630 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,092,442 | |
| | | | TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS — 0.0%(f) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 56,631 | | | Hawaiian Brand Intellectual Property Ltd. (b) | | | | 5.7500 | | 01/20/26 | | | 41,936 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | WHOLESALE - CONSUMER STAPLES — 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 571,000 | | | C&S Group Enterprises, LLC(b) | | | | 5.0000 | | 12/15/28 | | | 442,308 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $12,268,948) | | | | | | | | | 10,297,411 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | TERM LOANS(e) — 79.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | AEROSPACE & DEFENSE — 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 822,937 | | | Dynasty Acquisition Company, Inc.(c) | | TSFR1M + 4.004% | | 9.3240 | | 08/16/28 | | | 814,502 | |
| 731,923 | | | Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.(c) | | TSFR1M + 4.313% | | 9.6330 | | 11/23/27 | | | 730,460 | |
| 352,687 | | | Standard Aero Ltd.(c) | | TSFR1M + 4.004% | | 9.3240 | | 08/16/28 | | | 349,072 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,894,034 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM FLOATING RATE BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | TERM LOANS — 79.0% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | ASSET MANAGEMENT — 2.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,177,795 | | | Advisor Group Holdings, Inc.(c) | | TSFR1M + 4.504% | | 9.8240 | | 08/10/28 | | $ | 1,173,897 | |
| 679,247 | | | Hightower Holding, LLC(c) | | US0001M + 3.946% | | 9.3800 | | 04/21/28 | | | 667,360 | |
| 1,090,554 | | | Nexus Buyer, LLC(c) | | US0001M + 3.750% | | 9.1740 | | 11/08/26 | | | 1,069,719 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,910,976 | |
| | | | BEVERAGES — 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,339,373 | | | Pegasus Bidco BV(c) | | TSFR1M + 4.295% | | 9.6150 | | 05/05/29 | | | 1,333,232 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | CABLE & SATELLITE — 1.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,185,878 | | | CSC Holdings, LLC(c) | | ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 5.035% | | 9.8350 | | 07/17/25 | | | 1,110,029 | |
| 650,000 | | | UPC Financing Partnership(c) | | US0001M + 3.000% | | 8.4490 | | 01/31/29 | | | 639,236 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,749,265 | |
| | | | CHEMICALS — 1.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 421,377 | | | Chemours Company (The)(c) | | TSFR1M + 3.504% | | 8.8240 | | 08/10/28 | | | 410,842 | |
| 1,391,272 | | | Groupe Solmax, Inc.(c) | | TSFR3M + 4.750% | | 10.1890 | | 07/23/28 | | | 1,305,188 | |
| 521,645 | | | Windsor Holdings III, LLC(c) | | TSFR3M + 4.495% | | 9.8150 | | 06/22/30 | | | 520,760 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,236,790 | |
| | | | COMMERCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES — 4.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 772,073 | | | Amentum Government Services Holdings, LLC(c) | | SOFRRATE + 4.000% | | 9.3350 | | 02/07/29 | | | 757,357 | |
| 1,176,000 | | | APX Group, Inc.(c) | | US0001M + 2.500% | | 8.9240 | | 07/01/28 | | | 1,176,370 | |
| 264,093 | | | CHG Healthcare Services, Inc.(c) | | TSFR1M + 3.825% | | 9.1450 | | 09/30/28 | | | 262,153 | |
| 984,804 | | | Creative Artists Agency, LLC(c) | | TSFR1M + 3.504% | | 8.8240 | | 11/16/28 | | | 982,687 | |
| 1,121,462 | | | Garda World Security Corporation(c) | | US0001M + 4.250% | | 9.7460 | | 10/30/26 | | | 1,119,712 | |
| 1,175,940 | | | Sotheby’s(c) | | US0001M + 4.500% | | 10.1550 | | 01/15/27 | | | 1,141,027 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,439,306 | |
| | | | CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS — 2.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 994,242 | | | Foley Products Company, LLC(c) | | TSFR3M + 4.750% | | 10.2900 | | 02/10/29 | | | 993,372 | |
| 879,100 | | | Quikrete Holdings, Inc.(c) | | TSFR1M + 2.869% | | 8.1890 | | 03/18/29 | | | 879,698 | |
| 727,848 | | | US Silica Company(c) | | TSFR1M + 4.854% | | 10.1740 | | 03/17/30 | | | 729,147 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,602,217 | |
| | | | CONSUMER SERVICES — 2.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 729,447 | | | KUEHG Corporation(c) | | TSFR1M + 5.070% | | 10.3900 | | 05/31/30 | | | 730,151 | |
| 1,171,585 | | | Mckissock Investment Holdings, LLC(c) | | SOFRRATE + 5.000% | | 10.5760 | | 03/04/29 | | | 1,145,230 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM FLOATING RATE BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | TERM LOANS — 79.0% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | CONSUMER SERVICES — 2.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 345,828 | | | Prometric Holdings, Inc.(c) | | TSFR1M + 5.375% | | 10.6950 | | 01/29/28 | | $ | 342,542 | |
| 485,858 | | | Spring Education Group, Inc.(c) | | TSFR1M + 4.594% | | 9.9140 | | 09/29/30 | | | 480,846 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,698,769 | |
| | | | CONTAINERS & PACKAGING — 3.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,175,355 | | | Clydesdale Acquisition Holdings, Inc.(c) | | TSFR1M + 4.250% | | 9.5990 | | 03/30/29 | | | 1,139,853 | |
| 1,265,593 | | | LABL, Inc.(c) | | US0001M + 5.000% | | 10.4240 | | 10/22/28 | | | 1,195,594 | |
| 654,786 | | | Patriot Container Corporation(c) | | ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 3.750% | | 9.1660 | | 03/16/25 | | | 620,616 | |
| 583,472 | | | Trident TPI Holdings, Inc.(c) | | US0001M + 4.000% | | 9.6520 | | 09/17/28 | | | 576,911 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,532,974 | |
| | | | E-COMMERCE DISCRETIONARY — 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 536,753 | | | CNT Holdings I Corporation(c) | | ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 3.500% | | 8.9260 | | 10/16/27 | | | 534,784 | |
| 524,000 | | | CNT Holdings I Corporation(c) | | US0001M + 6.741% | | 12.1760 | | 11/06/28 | | | 525,310 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,060,094 | |
| | | | ELECTRIC UTILITIES — 0.0%(f) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 635,000 | | | Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Company, LLC (g)(j) | | | | | | 11/22/49 | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT — 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 665,035 | | | Icebox Holdco III, Inc.(c) | | US0001M + 3.750% | | 9.4020 | | 12/22/28 | | | 653,467 | |
| 179,825 | | | Icebox Holdco III, Inc.(c) | | US0001M + 6.750% | | 12.4020 | | 12/15/29 | | | 162,741 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 816,208 | |
| | | | ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION — 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,176,000 | | | USIC Holdings, Inc.(c) | | US0001M + 3.500% | | 8.9390 | | 05/14/28 | | | 1,138,333 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT — 1.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 591,387 | | | NEP Group, Inc.(c) | | US0003M + 3.250% | | 8.6890 | | 10/20/25 | | | 537,582 | |
| 1,111,909 | | | Univision Communications, Inc.(c) | | TSFR1M + 4.320% | | 9.6400 | | 06/10/29 | | | 1,111,909 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,649,491 | |
| | | | HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 5.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,176,000 | | | Bella Holding Company, LLC(c) | | US0001M + 3.750% | | 9.1740 | | 04/01/28 | | | 1,161,664 | |
| 389,046 | | | Charlotte Buyer, Inc.(c) | | TSFR3M + 5.295% | | 10.6150 | | 02/11/28 | | | 385,366 | |
| 1,174,741 | | | Corgi BidCo, Inc.(c) | | TSFR1M + 5.070% | | 10.3900 | | 09/20/29 | | | 1,152,086 | |
| 1,185,199 | | | Milano Acquisition Corporation(c) | | US0001M + 4.000% | | 9.4900 | | 08/17/27 | | | 1,135,817 | |
| 992,801 | | | Phoenix Newco, Inc.(c) | | US0001M + 3.250% | | 8.6890 | | 08/11/28 | | | 982,317 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM FLOATING RATE BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | TERM LOANS — 79.0% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 5.0% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,355,726 | | | Team Health Holdings, Inc.(c) | | SOFRRATE + 5.250% | | 10.6330 | | 02/17/27 | | $ | 979,885 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,797,135 | |
| | | | INDUSTRIAL INTERMEDIATE PRODUCTS — 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 640,817 | | | Crosby US Acquisition Corporation(c) | | TSFR1M + 5.018% | | 10.3390 | | 06/27/26 | | | 638,680 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES — 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,171,624 | | | Aretec Group, Inc.(c) | | US0003M + 4.250% | | 9.6740 | | 10/01/25 | | | 1,172,796 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | INSURANCE — 3.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 573,195 | | | Alliant Holdings Intermediate, LLC(c) | | US0001M + 3.505% | | 8.9390 | | 11/06/27 | | | 571,914 | |
| 453,588 | | | Asurion, LLC(c) | | ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 3.250% | | 8.6890 | | 12/18/26 | | | 439,102 | |
| 658,773 | | | Asurion, LLC(c) | | ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 3.250% | | 8.6890 | | 07/28/27 | | | 630,775 | |
| 355,000 | | | Asurion, LLC(c) | | US0001M + 5.250% | | 10.6890 | | 01/29/28 | | | 309,738 | |
| 365,000 | | | Asurion, LLC(c) | | US0001M + 5.250% | | 10.6890 | | 01/14/29 | | | 313,281 | |
| 549,059 | | | BroadStreet Partners, Inc.(c) | | TSFR1M + 4.004% | | 9.3240 | | 01/26/29 | | | 548,260 | |
| 1,224,435 | | | Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.(c) | | TSFR1M + 3.754% | | 9.0740 | | 02/17/28 | | | 1,221,661 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,034,731 | |
| | | | LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 6.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,317,623 | | | Aimbridge Acquisition Company, Inc.(c) | | US0003M + 3.750% | | 9.1890 | | 02/01/26 | | | 1,264,918 | |
| 560,938 | | | BCPE Grill Parent, Inc.(c) | | TSFR1M + 4.839% | | 10.1600 | | 09/21/30 | | | 541,025 | |
| 635,107 | | | Carnival Corporation(c) | | US0001M + 3.250% | | 8.6890 | | 10/08/28 | | | 624,522 | |
| 834,083 | | | Dave & Buster’s, Inc.(c) | | TSFR1M + 3.867% | | 9.1870 | | 06/29/29 | | | 834,170 | |
| 2,527,967 | | | Hornblower Sub, LLC(c) | | US0001M + 4.500% | | 10.2310 | | 04/27/25 | | | 941,668 | |
| 399,952 | | | Ontario Gaming GTA, L.P.(c) | | TSFR1M + 4.320% | | 9.6400 | | 07/20/30 | | | 399,952 | |
| 861,307 | | | Playa Resorts Holding BV(c) | | TSFR1M + 4.264% | | 9.5840 | | 11/22/28 | | | 859,292 | |
| 1,440,909 | | | Wok Holdings, Inc.(c) | | US0003M + 6.250% | | 11.7830 | | 03/01/26 | | | 1,374,016 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,839,563 | |
| | | | LEISURE PRODUCTS — 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,066,523 | | | Varsity Brands Holding Company, Inc.(c) | | US0003M + 3.500% | | 10.4390 | | 12/15/24 | | | 1,022,534 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | MACHINERY — 1.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 787,160 | | | Alliance Laundry Systems, LLC(c) | | US0001M + 3.500% | | 8.9320 | | 09/30/27 | | | 786,739 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM FLOATING RATE BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | TERM LOANS — 79.0% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | MACHINERY — 1.7% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,175,065 | | | STS Operating, Inc.(c) | | US0003M + 4.250% | | 9.6740 | | 12/07/24 | | $ | 1,175,653 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,962,392 | |
| | | | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES — 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 560,757 | | | Mozart Borrower, L.P.(c) | | US0001M + 3.250% | | 8.6890 | | 09/30/28 | | | 557,780 | |
| 503,123 | | | Sotera Health Holdings, LLC(c) | | TSFR1M + 3.768% | | 9.0890 | | 12/11/26 | | | 503,123 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,060,903 | |
| | | | METALS & MINING — 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 600,166 | | | Arsenal AIC Parent, LLC(c) | | TSFR1M + 4.559% | | 9.8790 | | 07/27/30 | | | 599,632 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | OIL & GAS PRODUCERS — 3.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 779,483 | | | EG America, LLC(c) | | TSFR1M + 4.094% | | 9.4140 | | 02/07/28 | | | 747,330 | |
| 329,000 | | | EG America, LLC(c) | | TSFR1M + 5.293% | | 10.6130 | | 02/07/28 | | | 318,308 | |
| 1,163,962 | | | M6 ETX Holdings II Midco, LLC(c) | | TSFR1M + 4.604% | | 9.9240 | | 08/11/29 | | | 1,158,765 | |
| 1,179,057 | | | Medallion Midland Acquisition, L.P.(c) | | US0001M + 3.750% | | 9.4020 | | 10/14/28 | | | 1,182,127 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,406,530 | |
| | | | OIL & GAS SERVICES & EQUIPMENT — 0.0%(f) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,140 | | | Paragon Offshore Finance Company(c)(g)(j) | | ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 5.483% | | 0.0001 | | 07/15/22 | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | PUBLISHING & BROADCASTING — 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 999,678 | | | Sinclair Television Group, Inc.(c) | | TSFR1M + 3.750% | | 9.1740 | | 04/13/29 | | | 689,158 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS — 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,178,819 | | | Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc.(c) | | TSFR1M + 4.619% | | 9.9390 | | 08/09/26 | | | 1,122,825 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | REAL ESTATE OWNERS & DEVELOPERS — 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 507,355 | | | Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC(c) | | TSFR1M + 3.827% | | 9.1470 | | 08/07/30 | | | 507,355 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | REAL ESTATE SERVICES — 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 143,774 | | | Cushman & Wakefield US Borrower, LLC(c) | | TSFR1M + 4.004% | | 9.3240 | | 01/31/30 | | | 138,383 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY — 3.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 723,846 | | | Hertz Corporation (The)(c) | | US0001M + 3.250% | | 8.6910 | | 06/14/28 | | | 719,039 | |
| 139,557 | | | Hertz Corporation (The)(c) | | US0001M + 3.250% | | 8.6910 | | 06/14/28 | | | 138,631 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM FLOATING RATE BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | TERM LOANS — 79.0% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY — 3.8% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,047,798 | | | JP Intermediate B, LLC(c) | | TSFR1M + 5.500% | | 11.1450 | | 11/20/27 | | $ | 377,207 | |
| 1,269,351 | | | LBM Acquisition, LLC(c) | | US0001M + 3.750% | | 9.1740 | | 12/18/27 | | | 1,210,644 | |
| 1,015,186 | | | Park River Holdings, Inc.(c) | | ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 3.424% | | 8.9070 | | 01/22/28 | | | 962,350 | |
| 511,418 | | | Petco Health & Wellness Company, Inc.(c) | | US0001M + 3.250% | | 8.9020 | | 02/25/28 | | | 500,906 | |
| 508,300 | | | PetSmart, Inc.(c) | | US0003M + 3.750% | | 9.1740 | | 01/29/28 | | | 502,953 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,411,730 | |
| | | | SOFTWARE — 12.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 703,027 | | | Applied Systems, Inc.(c) | | US0003M + 2.000% | | 9.8900 | | 09/19/24 | | | 705,488 | |
| 1,130,693 | | | athenahealth, Inc.(c) | | SOFRRATE + 3.500% | | 8.5770 | | 01/27/29 | | | 1,098,390 | |
| 1,176,276 | | | Barracuda Networks, Inc.(c) | | TSFR1M + 4.563% | | 9.8830 | | 08/15/29 | | | 1,124,520 | |
| 1,149,433 | | | Central Parent, Inc.(c) | | TSFR1M + 4.086% | | 9.4060 | | 07/06/29 | | | 1,144,404 | |
| 1,796,459 | | | Condor Merger Sub, Inc.(c) | | SOFRRATE + 4.000% | | 9.1650 | | 02/03/29 | | | 1,722,776 | |
| 587,817 | | | Dcert Buyer, Inc.(c) | | US0003M + 4.000% | | 9.3240 | | 08/08/26 | | | 578,265 | |
| 600,000 | | | Dcert Buyer, Inc.(c) | | US0001M + 7.000% | | 12.3240 | | 02/16/29 | | | 541,002 | |
| 1,177,619 | | | Epicor Software Corporation(c) | | US0001M + 3.250% | | 8.6890 | | 07/31/27 | | | 1,172,897 | |
| 769,733 | | | Greeneden US Holdings II, LLC(c) | | ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 4.000% | | 9.4390 | | 10/08/27 | | | 769,999 | |
| 211,661 | | | Helios Software Holdings, Inc.(c) | | US0001M + 3.750% | | 9.2900 | | 03/11/28 | | | 207,461 | |
| 1,169,175 | | | Proofpoint, Inc.(c) | | US0001M + 3.250% | | 8.6890 | | 06/10/28 | | | 1,151,392 | |
| 802,941 | | | Rackspace Technology Global, Inc.(c) | | US0001M + 2.772% | | 8.2060 | | 02/09/28 | | | 359,682 | |
| 1,078,614 | | | RealPage, Inc.(c) | | US0001M + 3.250% | | 8.4390 | | 02/18/28 | | | 1,055,974 | |
| 773,257 | | | Sophia, L.P.(c) | | US0001M + 3.750% | | 8.9240 | | 09/23/27 | | | 764,558 | |
| 264,989 | | | Sophia, L.P.(c) | | SOFRRATE + 4.250% | | 9.5740 | | 10/07/27 | | | 262,920 | |
| 1,175,510 | | | Ultimate Software Group, Inc. (The)(c) | | ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 3.750% | | 9.2330 | | 04/08/26 | | | 1,174,605 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 13,834,333 | |
| | | | SPECIALTY FINANCE — 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 617,859 | | | Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.(c) | | US0001M + 3.500% | | 8.9390 | | 03/11/28 | | | 588,511 | |
| 832,936 | | | Fly Funding II Sarl(c) | | US0003M + 2.080% | | 7.3800 | | 08/09/25 | | | 794,413 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,382,924 | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE — 1.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,175,321 | | | VeriFone Systems, Inc.(c) | | ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 4.000% | | 9.6530 | | 08/20/25 | | | 1,096,816 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM FLOATING RATE BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | TERM LOANS — 79.0% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE — 1.9% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,204,812 | | | Viasat, Inc.(c) | | SOFRRATE + 4.500% | | 9.8240 | | 02/24/29 | | $ | 1,118,409 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,215,225 | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY SERVICES — 4.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 175,950 | | | ION Trading Finance Ltd.(c) | | US0001M + 4.750% | | 10.2400 | | 03/26/28 | | | 170,708 | |
| 463,315 | | | MoneyGram International, Inc.(c) | | TSFR1M + 5.590% | | 10.9100 | | 06/01/30 | | | 435,690 | |
| 1,206,405 | | | MPH Acquisition Holdings, LLC(c) | | US0001M + 4.250% | | 9.9160 | | 08/17/28 | | | 1,122,541 | |
| 1,172,703 | | | Peraton Corporation(c) | | US0001M + 3.750% | | 9.1740 | | 02/24/28 | | | 1,152,732 | |
| 1,160,202 | | | Sitel Worldwide Corporation(c) | | US0001M + 3.750% | | 9.1890 | | 07/29/28 | | | 1,122,495 | |
| 582,631 | | | Verscend Holding Corporation(c) | | US0001M + 4.000% | | 9.4390 | | 08/27/25 | | | 583,056 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,587,222 | |
| | | | TELECOMMUNICATIONS — 2.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 838,341 | | | Altice France S.A.(c) | | ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 3.688% | | 10.8940 | | 01/09/26 | | | 746,647 | |
| 885,344 | | | CCI Buyer, Inc.(c) | | US0001M + 4.000% | | 9.3900 | | 12/12/27 | | | 867,823 | |
| 1,201,429 | | | Telesat, LLC(c) | | US0001M + 2.750% | | 8.4340 | | 12/06/26 | | | 828,085 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,442,555 | |
| | | | TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS — 3.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 965,310 | | | Air Canada(c) | | US0001M + 3.500% | | 9.1280 | | 07/27/28 | | | 965,552 | |
| 1,175,528 | | | Kenan Advantage Group, Inc. (The)(c) | | US0001M + 3.750% | | 9.4770 | | 03/24/26 | | | 1,173,794 | |
| 547,094 | | | United Airlines, Inc.(c) | | US0001M + 3.750% | | 9.1890 | | 04/14/28 | | | 546,752 | |
| 1,463,061 | | | WestJet Airlines Ltd.(c) | | US0003M + 3.124% | | 8.4240 | | 10/08/26 | | | 1,416,125 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,102,223 | |
| | | | TOTAL TERM LOANS (Cost $94,979,605) | | | | | | | | | 91,030,518 | |
Shares | | | | | Expiration Date | | Exercise Price | | Fair Value | |
| | | | RIGHT — 0.0%(a)(f) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | NON-LISTED RIGHT - 0.0% (f) | | | | | | | | |
| 10,588 | | | TRA Rights | | 11/22/2024 | | — | | | 13,621 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL RIGHT (Cost $17,470) | | | | | | | 13,621 | |
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See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM FLOATING RATE BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Expiration Date | | Exercise Price | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | WARRANT — 0.0%(a)(f) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | PUBLISHING & BROADCASTING - 0.0% (f) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 14,905 | | | iHeartMedia, Inc. | | 05/02/2039 | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | 42,852 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL WARRANT (Cost $287,609) | | | | | | | | | 42,852 | |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 3.6% | | | | |
| | | | MONEY MARKET FUND – 1.3% | | | | |
| 1,517,399 | | | Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, CLASS I, 5.23%(h) | | | 1,517,399 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED – 2.3% | | | | |
| 2,684,195 | | | Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, 5.49%(h), (i) | | | 2,684,195 | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $4,201,594) | | | 4,201,594 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 102.0% (Cost $124,590,566) | | $ | 117,716,771 | |
| | | | LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (2.0)% | | | (2,379,237 | ) |
| | | | NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | $ | 115,337,534 | |
CLO | - Collateralized loan obligations |
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LLC | - Limited Liability Company |
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LP | - Limited Partnership |
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LTD | - Limited Company |
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REIT | - Real Estate Investment Trust |
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S/A | - Société Anonyme |
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H15T5Y | US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T Note Constant Maturity 5 Year |
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SOFRRATE | United States SOFR Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
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TSFR1M | One Month Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
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TSFR3M | Three Month Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
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US0001M | ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month |
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US0003M | ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
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(b) | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. The security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of October 31, 2023 the total market value of 144A securities is 20,682,324 or 17.9% of net assets. |
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(c) | Variable or floating rate security, the interest rate of which adjusts periodically based on changes in current interest rates and prepayments on the underlying pool of assets. |
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(d) | All or a portion of these securities are on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $2,639,999 at October 31, 2023. |
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(e) | Variable rate security; the rate shown represents the rate on October 31, 2023. |
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(f) | Percentage rounds to less than 0.1%. |
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(g) | Represents issuer in default on interest payments; non-income producing security. |
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(h) | Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of October 31, 2023. |
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(i) | 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%. |
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(j) | Level 3 securities fair value under procedures established by the Board of Trustees, represents 0.00% of net assets. The total values of these securities is $0. |
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See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
Dunham High-Yield Bond Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (PineBridge Investments, LLC) |
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Asset Class Recap
High-yield bonds, as measured by the Bloomberg U.S. High-Yield Ba/B 2% Issuer Cap Index, rallied to begin the first half of the fiscal year thanks to constructive data on inflation, China’s reopening from its strict covid-zero policy, and warmer weather leading to a rising growth outlook in Europe. However, robust economic data and hotter-than-expected inflation readings later in the period pushed out expectations for a Fed pause or cut. This remained the market narrative through the end of the second fiscal quarter when turmoil in the US regional and European banking sectors led to an increase in volatility in both Treasury rates and risk asset classes. In the previous fiscal quarter, higher quality and longer duration asset classes generally underperformed as Treasury rates moved higher across all maturities on the curve. However, below investment grade and higher spread asset classes produced positive total returns as the benefit of tightening spreads more than offset the detracting impact of higher Treasury rates. In addition, while the Fed raised rates an expected 25 basis points at their July meeting, Chairman Powell adopted what seemed to be a more dovish tone regarding future policy. Following a strong June and July, high-yield bonds generated more modest but positive total returns alongside light supply, better-than-expected earnings and economic data, and moderating inflation. This picture began to reverse in September as high-yield bond prices declined during the month amid a backdrop of modestly wider spreads, sharply higher Treasury rates, and the highest volume of monthly issuance since January 2022. As anticipated, the Fed kept interest rates unchanged at its meeting in September. However, dot-plot projections pointed to interest rates that are expected to stay above 5 percent through the end of next year, a more hawkish projection relative to June’s prediction and a hawkish stance comparable to June’s results. High-yield bond prices declined further to close the most recent fiscal quarter amid a backdrop of sharply higher US Treasury rates and growing concerns that the ongoing Israel-Hamas war could spill over and engulf the Middle East. Over the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023, high-yield bonds added 6.0 percent.
Allocation Review
Over the fiscal year, robust security selection meaningfully outweighed the slight detraction from sector allocation. From a sector allocation standpoint, an underweight allocation to the communications sector and overweight allocation to the energy sector contributed to positive Fund performance. Meanwhile, an underweight allocation to the consumer cyclical sector and an overweight allocation to the REIT sector detracted from positive Fund performance. From a security selection standpoint, security selection in the energy, consumer cyclical, and capital goods sectors contributed to Fund performance, offsetting the decline from the finance companies and basic industry sectors. The Fund continued to have an approximate 8 percent allocation to CCC-rated bonds, contributing to relative performance as the ICE BofA CCC and Lower U.S. Cash Pay High-Yield Index increased 8.5 percent. Additionally, the Fund’s nearly 16 percent relative underweight to BB-rated bonds generally aided relative performance, as the ICE BofA BB U.S. Cash Pay High-Yield Index increased 4.8 percent during the fiscal year.
Holdings Insights
One of the most significant contributors to positive Fund performance was the exposure to credits from the consumer cyclical sector, thanks to robust consumer spending helping to bolster earnings within the sector. This included the global cruise operators Carnival Corporation 10.5%, Due 06/01/2030 (143658BS0) (holding weight*: 0.41 percent), and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. 4.25%, Due 07/01/2026 (780153BH4) (holding weight*: 0.48 percent) as both companies reported impressive earnings amid an international travel boom and strong summer demand. Carnival Corporation provided higher earnings and revenue in the third quarter as a result of strong demand in North America and Europe. The company reported net income of $1.07 billion, turning positive for the first time since guest cruises resumed after the pandemic. Over the final fiscal quarter, this credit gave back just 1.7 percent, contributing to the Fund’s relative performance, and surged 44.5 percent over the full fiscal year. Royal Caribbean also impressed as its third quarter earnings report handily beat expectations while corporate executives raised its forecast for annual profit, pointing toward accelerating demand to close 2023 and 2024. This credit increased 21.6 percent over the full fiscal year and was flat over the most recent fiscal quarter. Another credit that positively contributed to Fund performance was GrubHub Holdings, Inc. 5.5%, Due 07/01/2027 (40010PAA6) (holding weight*: 0.56 percent), an online and mobile prepared food ordering and delivery platform. This credit rose 6 percent over the most recent fiscal quarter and 19.4 percent over the fiscal year amid favorable developments in its class action lawsuit.
One of the largest detractors from positive Fund performance over the most recent fiscal quarter and fiscal year was HawaiianMiles Loyalty Ltd. 5.75%, Due 01/20/2026 (41984LAA5) (holding weight*: 0.46 percent). Hawaiian Holdings, the parent of Hawaiian Airlines, expressed confidence that the company was on pace to surpass revenue expectations, but the tragic wildfires that destroyed portions of West Maui reversed the positive trend. After these fires in August, the state of Hawaii discouraged all non-essential travel to West Maui. Also weighing on the credit over the period was reduced forecasts for available seat miles due to engine issues on some of their planes. Since being added to the Fund, this credit declined 19.1 percent. Another credit that detracted from Fund performance was Paramount Global 6.375% Until 03/30/27 Due 03/30/2062 (92556HAE7) (holding weight*: 0.39 percent), a mass media company that creates and distributes content across a variety of platforms. This credit suffered as the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild went on strike, delaying content production. This credit declined 6.3 percent over the fiscal year and 9 percent over the most recent fiscal quarter.
Sub-Adviser Outlook
The Sub-Adviser believes the current market environment has created an attractive point for high-yield investors, especially in the higher-quality portion of the market. Positions with low prices, high yield, and limited duration positions present an attractive total return potential, particularly on a risk-adjusted basis. And most importantly, obtaining exposure does not require compromising on credit quality. With inflation and interest rates looking set to remain higher for longer, some deterioration in credit metrics appears unavoidable. The Sub-Adviser also believes that the high-yield bond market is starting from a point of solid corporate fundamentals. Issuers are benefiting from the extremely low fixed interest rates currently in their capital structures. Still, debt service will start to consume more cash flow as those positions are refinanced at market rates over the coming years. While the Sub-Adviser expects stress in the high-yield market to be muted overall, it will be most acute in the lower-rated portion of the market. Given this scenario, the Sub-Adviser prefers a slightly defensive, lower-risk stance in the context of a well-diversified portfolio. While it believes defaults will be lower than in past recessionary cycles, they will likely occur, as always, among the lower-rated issuers. The Sub-Adviser advocates a selective approach to credits rated CCC and lower.
| * | Holdings percentage(s) of total investments, cash and unsettled trades excluding collateral for securities loaned as of 10/31/2023. |
Dunham High-Yield Bond Fund |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) |
October 31, 2023 |
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The Fund’s performance figures* for each of the periods ended October 31, 2023, compared to its benchmarks:
| | Annualized | Annualized |
| 1 Year Return | 5 Year Return | 10 Year Return |
Class N | 8.39% | 3.54% | 3.23% |
Class A with Load 4.50% | 3.14% | 2.36% | 2.50% |
Class A without load | 8.02% | 3.30% | 2.97% |
Class C | 7.49% | 2.76% | 2.48% |
Bloomberg U.S. High-Yield Ba/B 2% Issuer Cap Index (a) | 5.95% | 3.38% | 3.81% |
Morningstar High-Yield Bond Category (b) | 5.61% | 2.27% | 2.81% |
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| * | Total Returns are calculated based on traded NAVs. As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including the cost of underlying funds, are 1.19% for Class N, 1.94% for Class C and 1.44% 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. |
| (a) | Bloomberg U.S. High-Yield Ba/B 2% Issuer Cap 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. Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark. |
| (b) | 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. |
Comparison of the Change in Value of a $100,000 Investment
Portfolio Composition * (Unaudited) |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 22.1 | % |
B2 | | | 17.2 | % |
B1 | | | 14.3 | % |
BA3 | | | 13.8 | % |
BA2 | | | 9.6 | % |
B3 | | | 8.8 | % |
Other/Not Rated | | | 4.5 | % |
CAA1 | | | 4.3 | % |
BA1 | | | 2.8 | % |
Caa2 | | | 1.7 | % |
BAA3 | | | 0.8 | % |
BAA2 | | | 0.1 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
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* Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2023. Does not include derivative holdings.
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which are based on Fund net assets.
Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for a more detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.
DUNHAM HIGH YIELD BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 2.7% | | | | |
| | | | OIL & GAS SERVICES & EQUIPMENT - 2.7% | | | | |
| 50 | | | Hi-Crush(a), (g) | | $ | 3,189,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $1,196,933) | | | 3,189,000 | |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 94.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | AEROSPACE & DEFENSE — 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 493,000 | | | Rolls-Royce plc(b) | | | | 5.7500 | | 10/15/27 | | | 467,795 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | ASSET MANAGEMENT — 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 415,000 | | | AG Issuer, LLC(b) | | | | 6.2500 | | 03/01/28 | | | 382,762 | |
| 683,000 | | | NFP Corporation(b) | | | | 4.8750 | | 08/15/28 | | | 598,601 | |
| 210,000 | | | NFP Corporation(b) | | | | 8.5000 | | 10/01/31 | | | 206,674 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,188,037 | |
| | | | AUTOMOTIVE — 1.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 185,000 | | | Ford Motor Company(c) | | | | 3.2500 | | 02/12/32 | | | 139,667 | |
| 404,000 | | | Ford Motor Company(c) | | | | 4.7500 | | 01/15/43 | | | 280,823 | |
| 461,000 | | | Ford Motor Credit Co LLC(c) | | | | 4.0000 | | 11/13/30 | | | 379,880 | |
| 440,000 | | | Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC(c) | | | | 4.9500 | | 05/28/27 | | | 413,141 | |
| 953,000 | | | Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC(c) | | | | 7.3500 | | 11/04/27 | | | 965,376 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,178,887 | |
| | | | BIOTECH & PHARMA — 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 200,000 | | | Organon Finance 1, LLC(b) | | | | 4.1250 | | 04/30/28 | | | 172,933 | |
| 589,000 | | | Organon Finance 1, LLC(b),(c) | | | | 5.1250 | | 04/30/31 | | | 461,400 | |
| 200,000 | | | Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV | | | | 5.1250 | | 05/09/29 | | | 174,758 | |
| 425,000 | | | Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV(c) | | | | 7.8750 | | 09/15/29 | | | 419,613 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,228,704 | |
| | | | CABLE & SATELLITE — 5.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,090,000 | | | Altice Financing S.A.(b),(c) | | | | 5.0000 | | 01/15/28 | | | 887,495 | |
| 200,000 | | | Altice Financing S.A.(b) | | | | 5.7500 | | 08/15/29 | | | 154,875 | |
| 555,000 | | | Block Communications, Inc.(b) | | | | 4.8750 | | 03/01/28 | | | 452,995 | |
| 765,000 | | | Cable One, Inc.(c)(b) | | | | 4.0000 | | 11/15/30 | | | 570,403 | |
| 378,000 | | | CCO Holdings, LLC / CCO Holdings Capital(b) | | | | 5.0000 | | 02/01/28 | | | 338,726 | |
| 825,000 | | | CCO Holdings, LLC / CCO Holdings Capital(b) | | | | 5.3750 | | 06/01/29 | | | 722,528 | |
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See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM HIGH YIELD BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 94.9% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | CABLE & SATELLITE — 5.5% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,180,000 | | | CCO Holdings, LLC / CCO Holdings Capital(b) | | | | 6.3750 | | 09/01/29 | | $ | 1,081,049 | |
| 775,000 | | | CSC Holdings, LLC(b) | | | | 5.7500 | | 01/15/30 | | | 406,270 | |
| 1,045,000 | | | CSC Holdings, LLC(b),(c) | | | | 4.6250 | | 12/01/30 | | | 530,994 | |
| 1,290,000 | | | Sirius XM Radio, Inc.(b),(c) | | | | 4.0000 | | 07/15/28 | | | 1,096,966 | |
| 435,000 | | | UPC Broadband Finco BV(b) | | | | 4.8750 | | 07/15/31 | | | 345,790 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,588,091 | |
| | | | CHEMICALS — 2.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 854,000 | | | Consolidated Energy Finance S.A.(b) | | | | 5.6250 | | 10/15/28 | | | 701,053 | |
| 435,000 | | | Methanex Corporation(c) | | | | 5.1250 | | 10/15/27 | | | 397,219 | |
| 531,000 | | | Minerals Technologies, Inc.(b) | | | | 5.0000 | | 07/01/28 | | | 464,856 | |
| 525,000 | | | Olympus Water US Holding Corporation(b) | | | | 9.7500 | | 11/15/28 | | | 512,594 | |
| 596,000 | | | Trinseo Materials Operating SCA / Trinseo(b) | | | | 5.1250 | | 04/01/29 | | | 251,144 | |
| 463,000 | | | Windsor Holdings III, LLC(b) | | | | 8.5000 | | 06/15/30 | | | 451,294 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,778,160 | |
| | | | COMMERCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES — 4.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 685,000 | | | Allied Universal Holdco, LLC / Allied Universal(b) | | | | 4.6250 | | 06/01/28 | | | 561,105 | |
| 312,000 | | | Covanta Holding Corporation | | | | 5.0000 | | 09/01/30 | | | 241,731 | |
| 255,000 | | | Covert Mergeco, Inc.(b) | | | | 4.8750 | | 12/01/29 | | | 199,293 | |
| 630,000 | | | Deluxe Corporation(b),(c) | | | | 8.0000 | | 06/01/29 | | | 499,111 | |
| 505,000 | | | Garda World Security Corporation(b) | | | | 9.5000 | | 11/01/27 | | | 459,374 | |
| 222,000 | | | Garda World Security Corporation(b) | | | | 6.0000 | | 06/01/29 | | | 169,479 | |
| 980,000 | | | Harsco Corporation(b),(c) | | | | 5.7500 | | 07/31/27 | | | 829,407 | |
| 380,000 | | | Korn Ferry(b),(c) | | | | 4.6250 | | 12/15/27 | | | 346,033 | |
| 515,000 | | | Prime Security Services Borrower, LLC / Prime(b) | | | | 5.7500 | | 04/15/26 | | | 500,886 | |
| 770,000 | | | Sotheby’s(b) | | | | 7.3750 | | 10/15/27 | | | 688,561 | |
| 350,000 | | | Sotheby’s/Bidfair Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | | 5.8750 | | 06/01/29 | | | 279,482 | |
| 580,000 | | | TriNet Group, Inc.(b) | | | | 3.5000 | | 03/01/29 | | | 479,483 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,253,945 | |
| | | | CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS — 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 328,000 | | | Standard Industries, Inc.(b) | | | | 4.7500 | | 01/15/28 | | | 294,079 | |
| 724,000 | | | Standard Industries, Inc.(b),(c) | | | | 3.3750 | | 01/15/31 | | | 548,845 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 842,924 | |
| | | | CONSUMER SERVICES — 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 890,000 | | | PROG Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | | 6.0000 | | 11/15/29 | | | 755,325 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM HIGH YIELD BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 94.9% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | CONSUMER SERVICES — 1.2% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 801,000 | | | Rent-A-Center, Inc.(b),(c) | | | | 6.3750 | | 02/15/29 | | $ | 689,685 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,445,010 | |
| | | | CONTAINERS & PACKAGING — 2.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 764,000 | | | Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance USA, LLC / Ardagh(b),(c) | | | | 3.2500 | | 09/01/28 | | | 623,078 | |
| 139,000 | | | Ball Corporation | | | | 5.2500 | | 07/01/25 | | | 136,997 | |
| 199,000 | | | Ball Corporation | | | | 2.8750 | | 08/15/30 | | | 155,461 | |
| 600,000 | | | Clydesdale Acquisition Holdings, Inc.(b),(c) | | | | 6.6250 | | 04/15/29 | | | 545,723 | |
| 479,000 | | | Crown Americas, LLC(c) | | | | 5.2500 | | 04/01/30 | | | 433,136 | |
| 507,000 | | | LABL, Inc.(b),(c) | | | | 5.8750 | | 11/01/28 | | | 430,214 | |
| 329,000 | | | LABL, Inc.(b) | | | | 9.5000 | | 11/01/28 | | | 318,484 | |
| 382,000 | | | Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Company(b) | | | | 7.8750 | | 08/15/26 | | | 359,292 | |
| 465,000 | | | Silgan Holdings, Inc. | | | | 4.1250 | | 02/01/28 | | | 411,146 | |
| | | | | | | �� | | | | | | 3,413,531 | |
| | | | ELECTRIC UTILITIES — 3.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 703,000 | | | Calpine Corporation(b) | | | | 5.0000 | | 02/01/31 | | | 567,921 | |
| 332,000 | | | Calpine Corporation(b) | | | | 3.7500 | | 03/01/31 | | | 264,893 | |
| 670,000 | | | Clearway Energy Operating, LLC(b) | | | | 3.7500 | | 01/15/32 | | | 508,096 | |
| 365,000 | | | NextEra Energy Operating Partners, L.P.(b),(c) | | | | 4.5000 | | 09/15/27 | | | 327,164 | |
| 510,000 | | | NRG Energy Inc(b) | | | | 3.6250 | | 02/15/31 | | | 385,314 | |
| 555,000 | | | NRG Energy, Inc.(b) | | | | 5.2500 | | 06/15/29 | | | 490,108 | |
| 685,000 | | | Vistra Operations Company, LLC(b) | | | | 5.0000 | | 07/31/27 | | | 627,212 | |
| 360,000 | | | Vistra Operations Company, LLC(b) | | | | 7.7500 | | 10/15/31 | | | 348,682 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,519,390 | |
| | | | ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION — 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 557,000 | | | VM Consolidated, Inc.(b) | | | | 5.5000 | | 04/15/29 | | | 493,800 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT — 1.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 600,000 | | | Banijay Entertainment S.A.SU(b) | | | | 8.1250 | | 05/01/29 | | | 589,827 | |
| 604,000 | | | Paramount Global(c),(d) | | H15T5Y + 3.999% | | 6.3750 | | 03/30/62 | | | 445,069 | |
| 735,000 | | | Univision Communications, Inc.(b) | | | | 6.6250 | | 06/01/27 | | | 670,287 | |
| 421,000 | | | Univision Communications, Inc.(b),(c) | | | | 7.3750 | | 06/30/30 | | | 371,080 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,076,263 | |
| | | | FOOD — 1.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 208,000 | | | Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. / HLF Financing, Inc.(b) | | | | 7.8750 | | 09/01/25 | | | 195,934 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM HIGH YIELD BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 94.9% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | FOOD — 1.7% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 925,000 | | | HLF Financing Sarl, LLC / Herbalife International,(b) | | | | 4.8750 | | 06/01/29 | | $ | 632,620 | |
| 209,000 | | | Land O’Lakes Capital Trust I(b) | | | | 7.4500 | | 03/15/28 | | | 193,325 | |
| 656,000 | | | Post Holdings, Inc.(b),(c) | | | | 4.5000 | | 09/15/31 | | | 531,597 | |
| 686,000 | | | Simmons Foods, Inc./Simmons Prepared Foods,(b) | | | | 4.6250 | | 03/01/29 | | | 558,074 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,111,550 | |
| | | | FORESTRY, PAPER & WOOD PRODUCTS — 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 686,000 | | | Glatfelter Corporation(b) | | | | 4.7500 | | 11/15/29 | | | 451,474 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | GAS & WATER UTILITIES — 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 615,000 | | | Ferrellgas Escrow, LLC / FG Operating Finance(b),(c) | | | | 5.3750 | | 04/01/26 | | | 576,248 | |
| 270,000 | | | Ferrellgas Escrow, LLC / FG Operating Finance(b) | | | | 5.8750 | | 04/01/29 | | | 238,616 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 814,864 | |
| | | | HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 3.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,567,000 | | | CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.(b),(c) | | | | 5.6250 | | 03/15/27 | | | 1,274,733 | |
| 983,000 | | | DaVita, Inc.(b) | | | | 4.6250 | | 06/01/30 | | | 768,796 | |
| 638,000 | | | Legacy LifePoint Health, LLC(b),(c) | | | | 4.3750 | | 02/15/27 | | | 528,156 | |
| 575,000 | | | Molina Healthcare Inc 3.875% 11/15/2030(b) | | | | 3.8750 | | 11/15/30 | | | 469,694 | |
| 695,000 | | | Select Medical Corporation(b),(c) | | | | 6.2500 | | 08/15/26 | | | 676,727 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,718,106 | |
| | | | HOME CONSTRUCTION — 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 361,000 | | | Mattamy Group Corporation(b),(c) | | | | 5.2500 | | 12/15/27 | | | 324,857 | |
| 210,000 | | | Mattamy Group Corporation(b) | | | | 4.6250 | | 03/01/30 | | | 171,704 | |
| 380,000 | | | PGT Innovations, Inc.(b),(c) | | | | 4.3750 | | 10/01/29 | | | 355,110 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 851,671 | |
| | | | HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS — 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 456,000 | | | Coty, Inc.(b),(c) | | | | 5.0000 | | 04/15/26 | | | 436,134 | |
| 600,000 | | | Edgewell Personal Care Company(b),(c) | | | | 4.1250 | | 04/01/29 | | | 503,806 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 939,940 | |
| | | | INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES — 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 820,000 | | | Aretec Escrow Issuer, Inc.(b) | | | | 7.5000 | | 04/01/29 | | | 696,533 | |
| 384,000 | | | LPL Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | | 4.0000 | | 03/15/29 | | | 330,666 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,027,199 | |
| | | | INSURANCE — 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 719,000 | | | Jones Deslauriers Insurance Management, Inc.(b) | | | | 8.5000 | | 03/15/30 | | | 707,094 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM HIGH YIELD BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 94.9% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | INSURANCE — 1.2% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 345,000 | | | NMI Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | | 7.3750 | | 06/01/25 | | $ | 345,948 | |
| 450,000 | | | Ryan Specialty Group, LLC(b) | | | | 4.3750 | | 02/01/30 | | | 385,927 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,438,969 | |
| | | | INTERNET MEDIA & SERVICES — 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 879,000 | | | GrubHub Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | | 5.5000 | | 07/01/27 | | | 647,397 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 7.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 506,000 | | | Brinker International, Inc.(b) | | | | 5.0000 | | 10/01/24 | | | 494,334 | |
| 643,000 | | | Caesars Entertainment, Inc.(b) | | | | 6.2500 | | 07/01/25 | | | 634,090 | |
| 1,297,000 | | | Carnival Corporation(b),(c) | | | | 5.7500 | | 03/01/27 | | | 1,161,384 | |
| 322,000 | | | Carnival Corporation(b) | | | | 6.0000 | | 05/01/29 | | | 272,330 | |
| 470,000 | | | Carnival Corporation(b),(c) | | | | 10.5000 | | 06/01/30 | | | 477,374 | |
| 715,000 | | | CEC Entertainment Company, LLC(b) | | | | 6.7500 | | 05/01/26 | | | 668,423 | |
| 295,000 | | | Dave & Buster’s, Inc. B(b) | | | | 7.6250 | | 11/01/25 | | | 293,227 | |
| 188,000 | | | Hilton Grand Vacations Borrower Escrow, LLC /(b) | | | | 5.0000 | | 06/01/29 | | | 157,626 | |
| 555,000 | | | Hilton Grand Vacations Borrower Escrow, LLC /(b),(c) | | | | 4.8750 | | 07/01/31 | | | 440,280 | |
| 338,000 | | | Melco Resorts Finance Ltd.(b),(c) | | | | 5.7500 | | 07/21/28 | | | 287,174 | |
| 729,000 | | | Melco Resorts Finance Ltd.(b),(c) | | | | 5.3750 | | 12/04/29 | | | 580,462 | |
| 710,000 | | | NCL Corporation Ltd.(b) | | | | 3.6250 | | 12/15/24 | | | 672,188 | |
| 187,000 | | | NCL Corporation Ltd.(b) | | | | 5.8750 | | 03/15/26 | | | 167,999 | |
| 243,000 | | | NCL Corporation Ltd.(b),(c) | | | | 7.7500 | | 02/15/29 | | | 212,279 | |
| 415,000 | | | Ontario Gaming GTA, L.P.(b),(c) | | | | 8.0000 | | 08/01/30 | | | 406,118 | |
| 603,000 | | | Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.(b) | | | | 4.2500 | | 07/01/26 | | | 555,174 | |
| 126,000 | | | Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.(b),(c) | | | | 5.5000 | | 04/01/28 | | | 115,026 | |
| 200,000 | | | Sands China Ltd. | | | | 4.8750 | | 06/18/30 | | | 168,013 | |
| 445,000 | | | SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.(b) | | | | 8.7500 | | 05/01/25 | | | 451,446 | |
| 610,000 | | | SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.(b),(c) | | | | 5.2500 | | 08/15/29 | | | 530,047 | |
| 424,000 | | | Wyndham Destinations, Inc. | | | | 6.0000 | | 04/01/27 | | | 396,014 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,141,008 | |
| | | | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES — 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 482,000 | | | Mozart Debt Merger Sub, Inc.(b) | | | | 3.8750 | | 04/01/29 | | | 407,972 | |
| 505,000 | | | Mozart Debt Merger Sub, Inc.(b),(c) | | | | 5.2500 | | 10/01/29 | | | 430,894 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 838,866 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM HIGH YIELD BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 94.9% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | METALS & MINING — 2.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 697,000 | | | FMG Resources August 2006 Pty Ltd.(b),(c) | | | | 4.5000 | | 09/15/27 | | $ | 628,400 | |
| 555,000 | | | Hudbay Minerals, Inc.(b),(c) | | | | 6.1250 | | 04/01/29 | | | 497,281 | |
| 305,000 | | | Mineral Resources Ltd.(b) | | | | 8.1250 | | 05/01/27 | | | 295,771 | |
| 219,000 | | | Mineral Resources Ltd.(b) | | | | 9.2500 | | 10/01/28 | | | 218,880 | |
| 559,000 | | | Mineral Resources Ltd.(b) | | | | 8.5000 | | 05/01/30 | | | 538,183 | |
| 255,000 | | | Warrior Met Coal, Inc.(b) | | | | 7.8750 | | 12/01/28 | | | 249,062 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,427,577 | |
| | | | OIL & GAS PRODUCERS — 14.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 576,000 | | | Antero Midstream Partners, L.P. / Antero Midstream(b) | | | | 5.7500 | | 01/15/28 | | | 540,794 | |
| 340,000 | | | Antero Resources Corporation(b),(c) | | | | 5.3750 | | 03/01/30 | | | 310,575 | |
| 148,000 | | | Apache Corporation | | | | 4.3750 | | 10/15/28 | | | 132,367 | |
| 652,000 | | | Apache Corporation | | | | 4.7500 | | 04/15/43 | | | 458,821 | |
| 262,000 | | | Buckeye Partners, L.P.(b) | | | | 4.5000 | | 03/01/28 | | | 228,228 | |
| 235,000 | | | Civitas Resources, Inc.(b) | | | | 5.0000 | | 10/15/26 | | | 220,119 | |
| 195,000 | | | Civitas Resources, Inc.(b) | | | | 8.3750 | | 07/01/28 | | | 196,385 | |
| 162,000 | | | Civitas Resources, Inc.(b) | | | | 8.6250 | | 11/01/30 | | | 165,200 | |
| 445,000 | | | Civitas Resources, Inc.(b) | | | | 8.7500 | | 07/01/31 | | | 449,898 | |
| 61,000 | | | Comstock Resources, Inc.(b) | | | | 6.7500 | | 03/01/29 | | | 55,573 | |
| 470,000 | | | Comstock Resources, Inc.(b),(c) | | | | 5.8750 | | 01/15/30 | | | 402,391 | |
| 84,000 | | | Crescent Energy Finance, LLC(b) | | | | 9.2500 | | 02/15/28 | | | 84,682 | |
| 498,000 | | | Earthstone Energy Holdings, LLC(b) | | | | 8.0000 | | 04/15/27 | | | 505,667 | |
| 446,000 | | | Earthstone Energy Holdings, LLC(b),(c) | | | | 9.8750 | | 07/15/31 | | | 480,794 | |
| 775,000 | | | eG Global Finance plc(b) | | | | 6.7500 | | 02/07/25 | | | 767,889 | |
| 45,000 | | | EQM Midstream Partners, L.P.(b) | | | | 7.5000 | | 06/01/27 | | | 44,617 | |
| 80,000 | | | EQM Midstream Partners, L.P. | | | | 5.5000 | | 07/15/28 | | | 74,276 | |
| 222,000 | | | EQM Midstream Partners, L.P.(b) | | | | 7.5000 | | 06/01/30 | | | 217,821 | |
| 54,000 | | | Genesis Energy, L.P. / Genesis Energy Finance | | | | 6.2500 | | 05/15/26 | | | 51,497 | |
| 507,000 | | | Genesis Energy, L.P. / Genesis Energy Finance | | | | 8.0000 | | 01/15/27 | | | 487,333 | |
| 674,000 | | | Genesis Energy, L.P. / Genesis Energy Finance | | | | 8.8750 | | 04/15/30 | | | 652,216 | |
| 902,000 | | | Harvest Midstream I, L.P.(b) | | | | 7.5000 | | 09/01/28 | | | 857,295 | |
| 659,000 | | | Hilcorp Energy I, L.P. / Hilcorp Finance Company(b) | | | | 5.7500 | | 02/01/29 | | | 590,723 | |
| 279,000 | | | Hilcorp Energy I, L.P. / Hilcorp Finance Company(b),(c) | | | | 6.0000 | | 02/01/31 | | | 243,928 | |
| 630,000 | | | Holly Energy Partners, L.P. / Holly Energy Finance(b) | | | | 5.0000 | | 02/01/28 | | | 583,815 | |
| 904,000 | | | Howard Midstream Energy Partners, LLC(b) | | | | 6.7500 | | 01/15/27 | | | 854,028 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM HIGH YIELD BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 94.9% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | OIL & GAS PRODUCERS — 14.1% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 282,000 | | | Howard Midstream Energy Partners, LLC(b) | | | | 8.8750 | | 07/15/28 | | $ | 283,678 | |
| 769,000 | | | Independence Energy Finance, LLC(b) | | | | 7.2500 | | 05/01/26 | | | 741,986 | |
| 1,035,000 | | | ITT Holdings, LLC(b) | | | | 6.5000 | | 08/01/29 | | | 866,636 | |
| 219,000 | | | Laredo Petroleum, Inc. | | | | 10.1250 | | 01/15/28 | | | 219,762 | |
| 610,000 | | | Murphy Oil USA, Inc.(c) | | | | 4.7500 | | 09/15/29 | | | 540,776 | |
| 650,000 | | | NGL Energy Operating, LLC / NGL Energy Finance(b) | | | | 7.5000 | | 02/01/26 | | | 634,672 | |
| 425,000 | | | NGL Energy Partners, L.P. / NGL Energy Finance(c) | | | | 6.1250 | | 03/01/25 | | | 415,375 | |
| 152,000 | | | NuStar Logistics, L.P. | | | | 5.7500 | | 10/01/25 | | | 146,820 | |
| 379,000 | | | NuStar Logistics, L.P.(c) | | | | 6.3750 | | 10/01/30 | | | 350,960 | |
| 372,000 | | | Rockcliff Energy II, LLC(b) | | | | 5.5000 | | 10/15/29 | | | 336,219 | |
| 335,000 | | | Southwestern Energy Company(c) | | | | 5.3750 | | 03/15/30 | | | 307,695 | |
| 865,000 | | | Strathcona Resources Ltd.(b) | | | | 6.8750 | | 08/01/26 | | | 798,815 | |
| 831,000 | | | Venture Global Calcasieu Pass, LLC(b) | | | | 3.8750 | | 08/15/29 | | | 692,307 | |
| 317,000 | | | Vital Energy, Inc. | | | | 9.7500 | | 10/15/30 | | | 310,915 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 16,303,548 | |
| | | | OIL & GAS SERVICES & EQUIPMENT — 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 491,000 | | | Archrock Partners, L.P. / Archrock Partners(b) | | | | 6.8750 | | 04/01/27 | | | 472,587 | |
| 434,000 | | | Nabors Industries, Inc.(b) | | | | 7.3750 | | 05/15/27 | | | 403,853 | |
| 413,000 | | | USA Compression Partners, L.P. / USA Compression | | | | 6.8750 | | 04/01/26 | | | 401,574 | |
| 635,000 | | | Valaris Ltd.(b) | | | | 8.3750 | | 04/30/30 | | | 622,557 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,900,571 | |
| | | | PUBLISHING & BROADCASTING — 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 577,000 | | | Belo Corporation(c) | | | | 7.7500 | | 06/01/27 | | | 567,486 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS — 1.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 905,000 | | | HAT Holdings I, LLC / HAT Holdings II, LLC(b),(c) | | | | 3.3750 | | 06/15/26 | | | 797,545 | |
| 141,000 | | | Service Properties Trust | | | | 5.2500 | | 02/15/26 | | | 126,237 | |
| 461,000 | | | Service Properties Trust(c) | | | | 4.7500 | | 10/01/26 | | | 392,089 | |
| 46,000 | | | Service Properties Trust | | | | 5.5000 | | 12/15/27 | | | 38,884 | |
| 385,000 | | | Service Properties Trust | | | | 4.9500 | | 10/01/29 | | | 277,591 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,632,346 | |
| | | | REAL ESTATE OWNERS & DEVELOPERS — 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 363,000 | | | Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC(b),(c) | | | | 7.7500 | | 09/01/30 | | | 357,125 | |
| 928,000 | | | Kennedy-Wilson, Inc. | | | | 4.7500 | | 03/01/29 | | | 699,257 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM HIGH YIELD BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 94.9% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | REAL ESTATE OWNERS & DEVELOPERS — 1.0% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 119,000 | | | Kennedy-Wilson, Inc. | | | | 4.7500 | | 02/01/30 | | $ | 86,996 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,143,378 | |
| | | | REAL ESTATE SERVICES — 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 844,000 | | | Cushman & Wakefield US Borrower, LLC(b),(c) | | | | 6.7500 | | 05/15/28 | | | 770,496 | |
| 61,000 | | | Cushman & Wakefield US Borrower, LLC(b) | | | | 8.8750 | | 09/01/31 | | | 58,415 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 828,911 | |
| | | | RENEWABLE ENERGY — 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 558,000 | | | Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc(b),(c) | | | | 4.1250 | | 06/15/28 | | | 482,558 | |
| 554,000 | | | EnerSys(b),(c) | | | | 4.3750 | | 12/15/27 | | | 491,281 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 973,839 | |
| | | | RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES — 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 440,000 | | | Albertsons Companies Inc / Safeway Inc / New(b) | | | | 4.6250 | | 01/15/27 | | | 412,818 | |
| 506,000 | | | Albertsons Companies Inc / Safeway Inc / New(b) | | | | 5.8750 | | 02/15/28 | | | 484,782 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 897,600 | |
| | | | RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY — 2.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 567,000 | | | Ken Garff Automotive, LLC(b),(c) | | | | 4.8750 | | 09/15/28 | | | 479,916 | |
| 975,000 | | | LBM Acquisition, LLC(b) | | | | 6.2500 | | 01/15/29 | | | 771,269 | |
| 364,000 | | | Metis Merger Sub, LLC(b) | | | | 6.5000 | | 05/15/29 | | | 297,818 | |
| 569,000 | | | Park River Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | | 6.7500 | | 08/01/29 | | | 433,934 | |
| 425,000 | | | Specialty Building Products Holdings, LLC / SBP(b) | | | | 6.3750 | | 09/30/26 | | | 395,803 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,378,740 | |
| | | | SEMICONDUCTORS — 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 520,000 | | | Entegris Escrow Corporation(b),(c) | | | | 5.9500 | | 06/15/30 | | | 476,323 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SOFTWARE — 3.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 740,000 | | | Capstone Borrower, Inc.(b),(c) | | | | 8.0000 | | 06/15/30 | | | 718,744 | |
| 335,000 | | | Central Parent, Inc. / Central Merger Sub, Inc.(b) | | | | 7.2500 | | 06/15/29 | | | 322,120 | |
| 189,000 | | | Central Parent, LLC / CDK Global II, LLC / CDK(b) | | | | 8.0000 | | 06/15/29 | | | 186,869 | |
| 1,050,000 | | | Condor Merger Sub, Inc.(b),(c) | | | | 7.3750 | | 02/15/30 | | | 840,898 | |
| 600,000 | | | Helios Software Holdings, Inc. / ION Corporate(b) | | | | 4.6250 | | 05/01/28 | | | 504,291 | |
| 164,000 | | | NortonLifeLock, Inc.(b),(c) | | | | 6.7500 | | 09/30/27 | | | 159,841 | |
| 321,000 | | | NortonLifeLock, Inc.(b),(c) | | | | 7.1250 | | 09/30/30 | | | 312,646 | |
| 34,000 | | | Open Text Corporation(b) | | | | 3.8750 | | 02/15/28 | | | 29,455 | |
| 436,000 | | | Open Text Corporation(b),(c) | | | | 3.8750 | | 12/01/29 | | | 357,134 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM HIGH YIELD BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 94.9% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SOFTWARE — 3.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 930,000 | | | Rackspace Technology Global, Inc.(b) | | | | 3.5000 | | 02/15/28 | | $ | 409,337 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,841,335 | |
| | | | SPECIALTY FINANCE — 7.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 780,000 | | | AerCap Global Aviation Trust(b),(c),(d) | | TSFR3M + 4.562% | | 6.5000 | | 06/15/45 | | | 766,074 | |
| 555,000 | | | Alliance Data Systems Corporation(b) | | | | 4.7500 | | 12/15/24 | | | 538,088 | |
| 845,000 | | | Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.(b),(c) | | | | 4.6250 | | 06/15/29 | | | 648,060 | |
| 420,000 | | | Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd.(b) | | | | 6.3750 | | 05/04/28 | | | 406,351 | |
| 235,000 | | | Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.(b) ,(c) | | | | 7.0000 | | 01/15/26 | | | 214,144 | |
| 660,000 | | | Burford Capital Global Finance, LLC(b) | | | | 6.2500 | | 04/15/28 | | | 597,980 | |
| 831,000 | | | Cobra AcquisitionCo, LLC(b) | | | | 6.3750 | | 11/01/29 | | | 593,126 | |
| 505,000 | | | Curo Group Holdings Corporation(b) | | | | 7.5000 | | 08/01/28 | | | 116,781 | |
| 215,000 | | | Enova International, Inc.(b) | | | | 8.5000 | | 09/01/24 | | | 214,266 | |
| 430,000 | | | Enova International, Inc.(b) | | | | 8.5000 | | 09/15/25 | | | 404,843 | |
| 512,000 | | | FirstCash, Inc.(b),(c) | | | | 4.6250 | | 09/01/28 | | | 449,645 | |
| 202,000 | | | FirstCash, Inc.(b) | | | | 5.6250 | | 01/01/30 | | | 180,083 | |
| 590,000 | | | Genworth Mortgage Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | | 6.5000 | | 08/15/25 | | | 580,107 | |
| 324,000 | | | goeasy Ltd.(b) | | | | 4.3750 | | 05/01/26 | | | 292,395 | |
| 682,000 | | | Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP / Ladder(b) | | | | 4.2500 | | 02/01/27 | | | 596,424 | |
| 539,000 | | | LFS Topco, LLC(b) | | | | 5.8750 | | 10/15/26 | | | 454,844 | |
| 685,000 | | | OneMain Finance Corporation(c) | | | | 5.3750 | | 11/15/29 | | | 563,947 | |
| 690,000 | | | Pattern Energy Operations, L.P. / Pattern Energy(b) | | | | 4.5000 | | 08/15/28 | | | 601,907 | |
| 345,000 | | | Starwood Property Trust, Inc.(c) | | | | 4.7500 | | 03/15/25 | | | 330,504 | |
| 125,000 | | | Starwood Property Trust, Inc.(b) | | | | 3.6250 | | 07/15/26 | | | 109,873 | |
| 439,000 | | | Starwood Property Trust, Inc.(b),(c) | | | | 4.3750 | | 01/15/27 | | | 377,081 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,036,523 | |
| | | | STEEL — 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 433,000 | | | Allegheny Technologies, Inc. | | | | 4.8750 | | 10/01/29 | | | 369,768 | |
| 60,000 | | | ATI, Inc. | | | | 7.2500 | | 08/15/30 | | | 57,830 | |
| 287,000 | | | Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. | | | | 6.2500 | | 10/01/40 | | | 236,954 | |
| 477,000 | | | Commercial Metals Company | | | | 3.8750 | | 02/15/31 | | | 387,844 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,052,396 | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE — 2.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 860,000 | | | Imola Merger Corporation(b) | | | | 4.7500 | | 05/15/29 | | | 750,476 | |
| 314,000 | | | NCR Atleos Escrow Corporation(b) | | | | 9.5000 | | 04/01/29 | | | 308,125 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM HIGH YIELD BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 94.9% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE — 2.4% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 295,000 | | | NCR Corporation(b) | | | | 5.1250 | | 04/15/29 | | $ | 254,057 | |
| 350,000 | | | Seagate HDD Cayman(c) | | | | 4.0910 | | 06/01/29 | | | 299,074 | |
| 605,000 | | | TTM Technologies, Inc.(b),(c) | | | | 4.0000 | | 03/01/29 | | | 496,853 | |
| 985,000 | | | Viasat, Inc.(b) | | | | 7.5000 | | 05/30/31 | | | 645,963 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,754,548 | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY SERVICES — 2.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 204,000 | | | Acuris Finance US, Inc. / Acuris Finance S.A.RL(b) | | | | 5.0000 | | 05/01/28 | | | 160,845 | |
| 955,000 | | | Ahead DB Holdings, LLC(b),(c) | | | | 6.6250 | | 05/01/28 | | | 784,092 | |
| 210,000 | | | GTCR W-2 Merger Sub, LLC(b) | | | | 7.5000 | | 01/15/31 | | | 207,533 | |
| 880,000 | | | ION Trading Technologies Sarl(b) | | | | 5.7500 | | 05/15/28 | | | 731,267 | |
| 665,000 | | | Mobius Merger Sub, Inc.(b) | | | | 9.0000 | | 06/01/30 | | | 596,745 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,480,482 | |
| | | | TELECOMMUNICATIONS — 3.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,585,000 | | | Altice France S.A.(b) | | | | 5.5000 | | 10/15/29 | | | 1,089,969 | |
| 625,000 | | | Cogent Communications Group, Inc.(b),(c) | | | | 7.0000 | | 06/15/27 | | | 591,147 | |
| 880,000 | | | Connect Finco S.A.RL / Connect US Finco, LLC(b),(c) | | | | 6.7500 | | 10/01/26 | | | 820,069 | |
| 690,000 | | | Iliad Holding S.A.SU(b) | | | | 7.0000 | | 10/15/28 | | | 625,079 | |
| 760,000 | | | Telesat Canada / Telesat, LLC(b) | | | | 4.8750 | | 06/01/27 | | | 452,724 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,578,988 | |
| | | | TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS — 3.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 550,000 | | | Air Canada(b) | | | | 3.8750 | | 08/15/26 | | | 501,440 | |
| 600,000 | | | American Airlines, Inc.(b),(c) | | | | 11.7500 | | 07/15/25 | | | 636,470 | |
| 725,000 | | | American Airlines, Inc.(b),(c) | | | | 7.2500 | | 02/15/28 | | | 675,031 | |
| 775,000 | | | Cargo Aircraft Management, Inc.(b),(c) | | | | 4.7500 | | 02/01/28 | | | 682,616 | |
| 712,419 | | | Hawaiian Brand Intellectual Property Ltd. /(b),(c) | | | | 5.7500 | | 01/20/26 | | | 527,559 | |
| 271,000 | | | United Airlines, Inc.(b) | | | | 4.3750 | | 04/15/26 | | | 251,616 | |
| 510,000 | | | United Airlines, Inc.(b) | | | | 4.6250 | | 04/15/29 | | | 430,967 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,705,699 | |
| | | | WHOLESALE - CONSUMER STAPLES — 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,258,000 | | | C&S Group Enterprises, LLC(b) | | | | 5.0000 | | 12/15/28 | | | 974,473 | |
| 285,000 | | | Performance Food Group, Inc.(b) | | | | 5.5000 | | 10/15/27 | | | 266,789 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,241,262 | |
| | | | TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $121,596,768) | | | | | 110,677,133 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM HIGH YIELD BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 29.1% | | | | |
| | | | MONEY MARKET FUND – 1.1% | | | | |
| 1,256,874 | | | First American Government Obligations Fund, Class Z, 5.23%(e) | | $ | 1,256,874 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED – 28.0% | | | | |
| 32,736,871 | | | Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC 5.49%(e), (f) | | | 32,736,871 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $33,993,745) | | | 33,993,745 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 126.7% (Cost $156,787,446) | | $ | 147,859,878 | |
| | | | LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (26.7)% | | | (31,200,338 | ) |
| | | | NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | $ | 116,659,540 | |
LLC | - Limited Liability Company |
| |
LP | - Limited Partnership |
| |
LTD | - Limited Company |
| |
PLC | - Public Limited Company |
| |
REIT | - Real Estate Investment Trust |
| |
S/A | - Société Anonyme |
| |
H15T5Y | US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T Note Constant Maturity 5 Year |
| |
US0003M | ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
| |
(b) | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. The security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of October 31, 2023 the total market value of 144A securities is 96,134,240 or 82.4% of net assets. |
| |
(c) | All or a portion of these securities are on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $32,168,359 at October 31, 2023. |
| |
(d) | Variable rate security; the rate shown represents the rate on October 31, 2023. |
| |
(e) | Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of October 31, 2023. |
| |
(f) | 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%. |
| |
(g) | Level 3 securities fair value under procedures established by the Board of Trustees, represents 2.7% of net assets. The total value of these securities is $3,189,000. |
| |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (Virtus Fixed Income Advisers, LLC) |
Asset Class Recap
Similar to the first half of the fiscal year, interest rate related volatility has been a meaningful theme during the second half of the fiscal year. After inflation ebbed in many major global markets, central banks around the world adjusted their monetary policy stance in efforts to balance wrangling inflation down towards target levels with avoiding debilitating recessions. Similarly, investors generally responded favorably to easing policies and adversely to central bank actions that reiterated the “higher-for-longer” stance taken by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Although the ICE BofA MOVE Index, which is used as a measure of U.S. bond market volatility, ended the fiscal year lower than where it began, the implied volatility levels are significantly higher than the average level over the past five years. Over the 12-month period ended October 31, 2023, foreign bonds, as measured by the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond ex-US Index Hedged, increased 2.59 percent, outperforming US investment-grade bonds, as measured by the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index, which increased 0.4 percent. Foreign high-yield bonds, as measured by the Bloomberg Pan-European High-Yield Total Return Index Unhedged, and emerging market debt, as measured by the Bloomberg Emerging Markets USD Aggregate Total Return Index Unhedged, also finished the fiscal year in positive territory by increasing 11.8 percent and 6.9 percent, respectively.
Allocation Review
During the fiscal year, the Fund maintained an exposure to emerging market debt close to 45 percent. Conversely, the Fund’s exposure to developed market debt was generally close to 55 percent during the period. However, within the developed market debt allocation, the exposure to high-yield bonds ebbed between 6 percent and 12 percent, ending the fiscal year near the lower end of that range. In regard to overall high-yield debt exposure regardless of its geographic location, it generally ranged between 55 percent and 57 percent during the fiscal year. The allocation to emerging markets debt and high-yield bonds continued to represent the most significant allocation differences between the Fund and the benchmark index. During the fiscal year, these exposures to high-yield and emerging market debt broadly contributed to relative performance. This is partially due to these allocations broadly exhibiting lower duration and higher yields. Therefore, the Sub-Adviser primarily utilized derivative exposures within the Fund, which was primarily comprised of bond futures to manage duration and broad government bond exposure. This provided mixed results over the fiscal period due to the Sub-Adviser taking both long and short positions in various foreign government bond contracts. The Fund had an average duration that was approximately 5.7 to 5.8 years, which was 1.1 to 1.5 years lower than the benchmark index. This lower duration exposure generally aided relative performance during the fiscal year.
Holdings Insights
During the fiscal year, one of the best performing holdings was found in the energy sector, based out of developed Europe. However, despite having its headquarters in Ireland, Tullow Oil Plc 7%, due 3/1/2025 (899415AE3) (holding weight*: 0.98 percent), is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with its primary operations in West Africa. The holding strongly benefitted from oil prices strengthening over the period as well as the company proposing a tender offer for its bonds, which helped to boost prices. During the fiscal year, the holding surged 33.1 percent. One of the holdings that detracted from performance on a relative basis was in a sector that experienced some difficulties during the fiscal year, financial services. Poinsettia Finance Ltd. 6.625%, due 6/17/2031 (G7150PAA8) (holding weight*: 0.90 percent), is a special purpose acquisition company, also referred to as a “blank check” company. These entities are often primarily financed through an initial public offering with the purpose to seek out and acquire or merge with an existing company. The holding saw its principal decline over 6 percent during the 12-month period, but its return eclipsed into positive territory once its coupon was taken into account. One of the most volatile performers during the fiscal year was China SCE Group Holdings Ltd. 7%, due 05/2/2025 (G21190AG1) (holding weight*: 0.06 percent), a residential property developer. During the fiscal year, the holding saw its principal decline over 50 percent, but after considering its coupon, the overall return was a positive 19.3 percent.
When considering the sovereign debt in the Fund, results varied widely. For example, the Fund continued to hold the Ukraine Government International Bond 7.75%, due 9/1/2026 (903724AT9) (holding weight* 0.24 percent) and the Pakistan Government International Bond 6%, due 4/8/2026 (695847AS2) (holding weight*: 0.42 percent), as well as the Spain Government Bond 2.7%, due 10/31/2048 (BFX1703) (holding weight*: 0.36 percent) and the Australia Government Bond 1.25%, due 5/21/2032 (BKDRWH8) (holding weight*: 0.76 percent). During the fiscal year, the two developed market bonds, issued by Spain and Australia, declined 10.1 percent and 5.1 percent, respectively when calculated in their local currencies. The Australian dollar generally remained flat to the US dollar during the fiscal year, but the Euro appreciated nearly 7 percent versus the US dollar over the 12-month period. Conversely, the two developing market bonds issued by Ukraine and Pakistan surged 60.4 percent and 94.4 percent, respectively.
Sub-Adviser Outlook
The Sub-Adviser continues to closely monitor the actions of global central banks, including the United States, since its actions have far-reaching effects. As many central banks have had a similar quandary as the United States regarding a careful battle with inflation and trying to avoid a recession, the Sub-Adviser has attempted to keep its exposure to duration closer to the benchmark index. Despite concerns that recessions are likely, the Sub-Adviser has continued to allocate toward high-yield opportunities, particularly in the media, chemicals, healthcare, and industrials sectors. Therefore, meaningful volatility may continue in the foreign bond market, as well as the Fund, but the Sub-Adviser believes that retaining the flexibility to invest in both emerging and developed markets, as well as both corporate bonds and sovereign debt, will allow the Fund to take advantage of opportunities as volatility brings dispersion across sectors and regions.
| * | Holdings percentage(s) of total investments, cash and unsettled trades excluding collateral for securities loaned as of 10/31/2023. |
Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) |
October 31, 2023 |
The Fund’s performance figures* for each of the periods ended October 31, 2023, compared to its benchmarks:
| | | Annualized |
| | Annualized | Since Inception |
| 1 Year Return | 5 Year Return | (11/1/13) |
Class N | 11.67% | (0.76)% | (1.31)% |
Class A with Load 4.50% | 6.44% | (1.91)% | (1.99)% |
Class A without load | 11.38% | (1.00)% | (1.54)% |
Class C | 10.85% | (1.50)% | (2.04)% |
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond ex-US Index Hedged (a) | 2.59% | (3.01)% | (1.85)% |
Morningstar Global Bond Category (b) | 2.89% | (1.20)% | (0.16)% |
| * | Total Returns are calculated based on traded NAVs. As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including underlying funds, are 1.33% for Class N, 2.08% for Class C and 1.58% 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. |
| (a) | The Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond ex-US Index Hedged 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. |
| (b) | The Morningstar Global Bond Category is generally representative of funds that invest at least 40% of bonds in foreign markets. |
Comparison of the Change in Value of a $100,000 Investment
Portfolio Composition * (Unaudited) |
Netherlands | | | 11.7 | % |
United States | | | 11.4 | % |
Great Britain | | | 8.7 | % |
Mexico | | | 5.7 | % |
Spain | | | 4.7 | % |
France | | | 4.2 | % |
Italy | | | 3.7 | % |
Germany | | | 3.2 | % |
Cayman Islands | | | 2.9 | % |
Turkey | | | 2.8 | % |
Other Countries | | | 41.0 | % |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
* Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2023. Does not include derivative holdings.
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which are based on Fund net assets.
Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for a more detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | ASSET BACKED SECURITIES — 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE — 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 36,063 EUR | | | Bankinter FTA Series 10 A2(c) | | EUR003M + 0.160% | | 4.0940 | | 06/21/43 | | $ | 38,129 | |
| 13,109 EUR | | | Fondo de Titulizacion de Activos Santander Series 2 A(c) | | EUR003M + 0.150% | | 4.1250 | | 01/18/49 | | | 13,721 | |
| | | | TOTAL ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $52,325) | | | | | | | | | 51,850 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 67.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | ASSET MANAGEMENT — 1.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 200,000 USD | | | Huarong Finance II Company Ltd. | | | | 4.8750 | | 11/22/26 | | | 177,750 | |
| 300,000 EUR | | | JAB Holdings BV | | | | 1.0000 | | 12/20/27 | | | 280,933 | |
| 6,000 USD | | | MDGH GMTN RSC Ltd.(b) | | | | 5.8750 | | 05/01/34 | | | 5,944 | |
| 275,000 USD | | | UBS Group A.G.(b),(c) | | H15T1Y + 0.850% | | 1.4940 | | 08/10/27 | | | 238,292 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 702,919 | |
| | | | AUTOMOTIVE — 3.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 300,000 EUR | | | Daimler A.G. | | | | 0.7500 | | 02/08/30 | | | 262,592 | |
| 210,000 EUR | | | Grupo Antolin-Irausa S.A. | | | | 3.3750 | | 04/30/26 | | | 181,014 | |
| 120,000 EUR | | | Grupo Antolin-Irausa S.A. | | | | 3.5000 | | 04/30/28 | | | 87,032 | |
| 200,000 USD | | | Hyundai Capital America(b) | | | | 3.0000 | | 02/10/27 | | | 180,466 | |
| 100,000 USD | | | Hyundai Capital America(b) | | | | 6.5000 | | 01/16/29 | | | 99,870 | |
| 176,000 USD | | | Iochpe-Maxion Austria GmbH / Maxion Wheels de(b) | | | | 5.0000 | | 05/07/28 | | | 152,375 | |
| 280,000 USD | | | Nissan Motor Acceptance Company, LLC(b) | | | | 7.0500 | | 09/15/28 | | | 276,881 | |
| 169,000 USD | | | Uzauto Motors AJ(b) | | | | 4.8500 | | 05/04/26 | | | 148,095 | |
| 200,000 EUR | | | Volkswagen International Finance N.V. | | | | 1.8750 | | 03/30/27 | | | 194,212 | |
| 100,000 EUR | | | ZF Finance GmbH | | | | 3.7500 | | 09/21/28 | | | 95,251 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,677,788 | |
| | | | BANKING — 8.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 182,000 USD | | | Access Bank plc(b) | | | | 6.1250 | | 09/21/26 | | | 152,334 | |
| 250,000 EUR | | | AIB Group PLC | | | | 2.2500 | | 07/03/25 | | | 256,419 | |
| 300,000 EUR | | | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. | | | | 3.5000 | | 02/10/27 | | | 308,458 | |
| 622,000 USD | | | Banco Mercantil del Norte S.A.(b),(c) | | H15T5Y + 4.967% | | 6.7500 | | 09/27/68 | | | 606,083 | |
| 167,000 USD | | | Banco Mercantil del Norte S.A.(b),(c) | | H15T5Y + 4.643% | | 5.8750 | | 11/24/71 | | | 142,079 | |
| 200,000 USD | | | Banco Santander S.A.(c) | | H15T1Y + 2.000% | | 4.1750 | | 03/24/28 | | | 183,282 | |
| 350,000 USD | | | Barclays PLC(d) | | | | 4.8360 | | 05/09/28 | | | 314,935 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 67.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | BANKING — 8.6% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 354,000 USD | | | BBVA Bancomer S.A.(b),(c) | | H15T5Y + 2.650% | | 5.1250 | | 01/18/33 | | $ | 299,805 | |
| 250,000 USD | | | BPCE S.A.(b),(c) | | SOFRRATE + 2.100% | | 5.9750 | | 01/18/27 | | | 246,067 | |
| 250,000 USD | | | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | | | | 6.0920 | | 10/03/33 | | | 241,322 | |
| 225,000 EUR | | | Cooperatieve Rabobank UA | | | | 1.3750 | | 02/03/27 | | | 222,056 | |
| 250,000 USD | | | Danske Bank A/S(b),(c) | | H15T1Y + 1.350% | | 1.6210 | | 09/11/26 | | | 227,805 | |
| 350,000 USD | | | Deutsche Bank AG/New York NY(c) | | SOFRRATE + 1.870% | | 2.1290 | | 11/24/26 | | | 316,073 | |
| 100,000 USD | | | HSBC Holdings PLC(c) | | SOFRRATE + 1.290% | | 1.5890 | | 05/24/27 | | | 88,100 | |
| 240,000 USD | | | HSBC Holdings PLC(c) | | SOFRRATE + 1.187% | | 2.8040 | | 05/24/32 | | | 181,297 | |
| 250,000 EUR | | | Natwest Group PLC(c) | | EUR003M + 1.080% | | 1.7500 | | 03/02/26 | | | 254,417 | |
| 300,000 USD | | | Societe Generale S.A.(b),(c) | | H15T1Y + 1.300% | | 2.8890 | | 06/09/32 | | | 221,198 | |
| 150,000 USD | | | Standard Chartered PLC(b),(c) | | H15T1Y + 2.580% | | 6.2960 | | 07/06/34 | | | 139,982 | |
| 150,000 USD | | | Standard Chartered PLC(b),(c) | | H15T5Y + 2.300% | | 3.2650 | | 02/18/36 | | | 110,452 | |
| 159,000 USD | | | Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi A/S(b) | | | | 9.2500 | | 10/16/28 | | | 160,167 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,672,331 | |
| | | | BEVERAGES — 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 375,000 EUR | | | Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A./NV | | | | 1.1500 | | 01/22/27 | | | 366,652 | |
| 200,000 USD | | | Bacardi Ltd. / Bacardi-Martini BV(b) | | | | 5.2500 | | 01/15/29 | | | 190,731 | |
| 250,000 EUR | | | Diageo Capital BV | | | | 1.5000 | | 06/08/29 | | | 235,098 | |
| 110,000 EUR | | | Primo Water Holdings, Inc. | | | | 3.8750 | | 10/31/28 | | | 102,591 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 895,072 | |
| | | | BIOTECH & PHARMA — 2.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 300,000 EUR | | | Bayer A.G. | | | | 1.3750 | | 07/06/32 | | | 247,255 | |
| 200,000 USD | | | CSL Finance PLC(b) | | | | 4.0500 | | 04/27/29 | | | 185,139 | |
| 250,000 GBP | | | GlaxoSmithKline Capital PLC | | | | 1.2500 | | 10/12/28 | | | 254,206 | |
| 110,000 EUR | | | Grifols S.A. | | | | 3.2000 | | 05/01/25 | | | 111,817 | |
| 100,000 EUR | | | Grifols S.A. | | | | 2.2500 | | 11/15/27 | | | 92,676 | |
| 300,000 EUR | | | Mylan N.V. | | | | 3.1250 | | 11/22/28 | | | 293,975 | |
| 245,000 EUR | | | Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands II BV | | | | 7.8750 | | 09/15/31 | | | 266,939 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,452,007 | |
| | | | CABLE & SATELLITE — 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 300,000 EUR | | | United Group BV | | | | 3.1250 | | 02/15/26 | | | 289,515 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 67.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | CHEMICALS — 2.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 224,000 USD | | | Braskem Idesa S.A.PI(b) | | | | 6.9900 | | 02/20/32 | | $ | 132,277 | |
| 100,000 EUR | | | INEOS Quattro Finance 1 PLC | | | | 3.7500 | | 07/15/26 | | | 95,085 | |
| 190,000 EUR | | | INEOS Quattro Finance 1 PLC(b) | | | | 3.7500 | | 07/15/26 | | | 180,660 | |
| 170,000 EUR | | | Kronos International, Inc. | | | | 3.7500 | | 09/15/25 | | | 162,883 | |
| 200,000 EUR | | | Nobian Finance BV(b) | | | | 3.6250 | | 07/15/26 | | | 190,434 | |
| 169,000 USD | | | OCP S.A.(b) | | | | 5.1250 | | 06/23/51 | | | 108,898 | |
| 254,000 USD | | | Sasol Financing USA, LLC | | | | 4.3750 | | 09/18/26 | | | 223,035 | |
| 54,000 USD | | | Sasol Financing USA, LLC(b) | | | | 8.7500 | | 05/03/29 | | | 51,350 | |
| 150,000 EUR | | | Synthomer PLC | | | | 3.8750 | | 07/01/25 | | | 154,334 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,298,956 | |
| | | | CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS — 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 123,000 USD | | | Cemex S.A.B. de C.V.(b),(c) | | H15T5Y + 4.907% | | 9.1250 | | 03/14/28 | | | 126,235 | |
| 363,000 USD | | | Cemex S.A.B. de C.V.(b),(c) | | H15T5Y + 4.534% | | 5.1250 | | 09/08/69 | | | 335,093 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 461,328 | |
| | | | CONTAINERS & PACKAGING — 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 200,000 EUR | | | Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance USA, LLC / Ardagh | | | | 3.0000 | | 09/01/29 | | | 156,751 | |
| 200,000 GBP | | | Ardagh Packaging Finance plc / Ardagh Holdings | | | | 4.7500 | | 07/15/27 | | | 172,191 | |
| 200,000 EUR | | | Trivium Packaging Finance BV | | | | 3.7500 | | 08/15/26 | | | 192,141 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 521,083 | |
| | | | ELEC & GAS MARKETING & TRADING — 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 350,000 EUR | | | Orsted A/S | | | | 1.5000 | | 11/26/29 | | | 319,156 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | ELECTRIC UTILITIES — 7.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 200,000 USD | | | Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd. | | | | 3.9490 | | 02/12/30 | | | 142,454 | |
| 200,000 USD | | | Adani Green Energy Ltd. | | | | 4.3750 | | 09/08/24 | | | 186,064 | |
| 106,903 USD | | | Adani Renewable Energy RJ Ltd./Kodangal Solar(b) | | | | 4.6250 | | 10/15/39 | | | 74,440 | |
| 144,000 USD | | | Adani Transmission Step-One Ltd.(b) | | | | 4.0000 | | 08/03/26 | | | 123,245 | |
| 92,700 USD | | | Clean Renewable Power Mauritius Pte Ltd.(b) | | | | 4.2500 | | 03/25/27 | | | 79,228 | |
| 27,000 USD | | | Comision Federal de Electricidad | | | | 3.8750 | | 07/26/33 | | | 19,668 | |
| 250,000 USD | | | Electricite de France S.A.(b) | | | | 4.5000 | | 09/21/28 | | | 232,361 | |
| 250,000 USD | | | Enel Finance International N.V.(b) | | | | 5.5000 | | 06/15/52 | | | 195,758 | |
| 285,000 USD | | | Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.(b) | | | | 7.1250 | | 02/11/25 | | | 280,097 | |
| 189,000 USD | | | Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.(b) | | | | 8.4500 | | 08/10/28 | | | 179,526 | |
| 292,300 USD | | | Greenko Dutch BV(b) | | | | 3.8500 | | 03/29/26 | | | 261,426 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 67.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | ELECTRIC UTILITIES — 7.1% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 200,000 EUR | | | Iberdrola Finanzas S.A. | | | | 1.0000 | | 03/07/25 | | $ | 203,560 | |
| 250,000 EUR | | | innogy Finance BV | | | | 1.0000 | | 04/13/25 | | | 253,849 | |
| 131,880 USD | | | JSW Hydro Energy Ltd. | | | | 4.1250 | | 05/18/31 | | | 108,602 | |
| 300,000 USD | | | Minejesa Capital BV(b) | | | | 4.6250 | | 08/10/30 | | | 268,683 | |
| 7,000 USD | | | Minejesa Capital BV(b) | | | | 5.6250 | | 08/10/37 | | | 5,183 | |
| 400,000 USD | | | Mong Duong Finance Holdings BV(b) | | | | 5.1250 | | 05/07/29 | | | 363,599 | |
| 188,000 USD | | | MSU Energy S.A. / UGEN S.A. / UENSA S.A.(b) | | | | 6.8750 | | 02/01/25 | | | 130,566 | |
| 500,000 EUR | | | National Grid PLC | | | | 0.1630 | | 01/20/28 | | | 449,007 | |
| 300,000 EUR | | | Naturgy Finance BV | | | | 1.5000 | | 01/29/28 | | | 288,998 | |
| 8,000 USD | | | Perusahaan Perseroan Persero PT Perusahaan Listrik | | | | 3.3750 | | 02/05/30 | | | 6,744 | |
| 33,000 USD | | | Star Energy Geothermal Darajat II / Star Energy(b) | | | | 4.8500 | | 10/14/38 | | | 27,306 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,880,364 | |
| | | | ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT — 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 300,000 GBP | | | Siemens Financieringsmaatschappij N.V. | | | | 1.0000 | | 02/20/25 | | | 345,078 | |
| 108,900 EUR | | | TK Elevator Holdco GmbH | | | | 6.6250 | | 07/15/28 | | | 99,643 | |
| 200,000 EUR | | | Vertical Midco GmbH | | | | 4.3750 | | 07/15/27 | | | 192,298 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 637,019 | |
| | | | ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION — 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 397,000 USD | | | ATP Tower Holdings, LLC / Andean Tower Partners(b),(d) | | | | 4.0500 | | 04/27/26 | | | 339,625 | |
| 193,000 USD | | | IHS Holding Ltd.(b) | | | | 6.2500 | | 11/29/28 | | | 142,779 | |
| 14,000 USD | | | IHS Netherlands Holdco BV(b) | | | | 8.0000 | | 09/18/27 | | | 11,459 | |
| 93,000 USD | | | Sitios Latinoamerica S.A.B. de C.V.(b) | | | | 5.3750 | | 04/04/32 | | | 78,370 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 572,233 | |
| | | | ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT — 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 185,000 EUR | | | Banijay Group S.A.S | | | | 6.5000 | | 03/01/26 | | | 193,774 | |
| 320,000 GBP | | | Pinewood Finance Company Ltd. | | | | 3.2500 | | 09/30/25 | | | 368,675 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 562,449 | |
| | | | FOOD — 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 96,000 USD | | | Minerva Luxembourg S.A.(b) | | | | 4.3750 | | 03/18/31 | | | 74,579 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | GAS & WATER UTILITIES — 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 80,000 USD | | | Aegea Finance Sarl(b) | | | | 9.0000 | | 01/20/31 | | | 79,851 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 67.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 250,000 EUR | | | Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc. | | | | 2.3750 | | 03/01/28 | | $ | 218,165 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS — 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 100,000 EUR | | | Energizer Gamma Acquisition BV(b) | | | | 3.5000 | | 06/30/29 | | | 83,818 | |
| 210,000 EUR | | | Energizer Gamma Acquisition BV | | | | 3.5000 | | 06/30/29 | | | 176,018 | |
| 300,000 EUR | | | Unilever Finance Netherlands BV | | | | 1.7500 | | 03/25/30 | | | 282,217 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 542,053 | |
| | | | INDUSTRIAL INTERMEDIATE PROD — 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 376,000 USD | | | HTA Group Ltd./Mauritius(b) | | | | 7.0000 | | 12/18/25 | | | 364,389 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT SERVICES — 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 97,323 EUR | | | Loxam S.A.S | | | | 6.0000 | | 04/15/25 | | | 102,214 | |
| 210,000 EUR | | | Loxam S.A.S | | | | 3.7500 | | 07/15/26 | | | 207,383 | |
| 87,920 EUR | | | Techem Verwaltungsgesellschaft 674 mbH | | | | 6.0000 | | 07/30/26 | | | 90,534 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 400,131 | |
| | | | INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES — 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 150,000 USD | | | Nomura Holdings, Inc. | | | | 1.6530 | | 07/14/26 | | | 132,329 | |
| 175,000 USD | | | Nomura Holdings, Inc. | | | | 2.1720 | | 07/14/28 | | | 144,157 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 276,486 | |
| | | | INSURANCE — 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 200,000 EUR | | | Allianz S.E.(c) | | EUR003M + 3.350% | | 3.0990 | | 07/06/47 | | | 199,676 | |
| 25,000 USD | | | Nippon Life Insurance Company(b),(c) | | H15T5Y + 2.954% | | 6.2500 | | 09/13/53 | | | 24,120 | |
| 250,000 EUR | | | NN Group N.V. | | | | 1.6250 | | 06/01/27 | | | 245,682 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 469,478 | |
| | | | INTERNET MEDIA & SERVICES — 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 385,000 USD | | | Prosus N.V.(b) | | | | 3.0610 | | 07/13/31 | | | 278,006 | |
| 200,000 USD | | | Prosus N.V. | | | | 3.0610 | | 07/13/31 | | | 144,419 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 422,425 | |
| | | | LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 3.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 300,000 EUR | | | Accor S.A.(c) | | EUSA5 + 4.105% | | 7.2500 | | 10/11/73 | | | 322,587 | |
| 215,000 EUR | | | Carnival Corporation | | | | 7.6250 | | 03/01/26 | | | 224,289 | |
| 228,000 GBP | | | CPUK Finance Ltd. | | | | 4.8750 | | 08/28/25 | | | 259,548 | |
| 133,000 USD | | | Melco Resorts Finance Ltd.(d) | | | | 5.7500 | | 07/21/28 | | | 113,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 67.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 3.4% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 123,000 USD | | | Sands China Ltd. | | | | 5.9000 | | 08/08/28 | | $ | 113,828 | |
| 10,000 USD | | | Sands China Ltd. | | | | 4.8750 | | 06/18/30 | | | 8,401 | |
| 333,000 USD | | | Sands China Ltd. | | | | 3.7500 | | 08/08/31 | | | 252,617 | |
| 140,000 GBP | | | Stonegate Pub Company Financing 2019 PLC(b) | | | | 8.2500 | | 07/31/25 | | | 156,425 | |
| 200,000 USD | | | Studio City Company Ltd. | | | | 7.0000 | | 02/15/27 | | | 185,562 | |
| 73,000 USD | | | Studio City Finance Ltd.(b) | | | | 6.0000 | | 07/15/25 | | | 68,862 | |
| 184,000 USD | | | Studio City Finance Ltd.(b) | | | | 5.0000 | | 01/15/29 | | | 132,250 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,837,369 | |
| | | | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES — 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 300,000 EUR | | | Medtronic Global Holdings SCA | | | | 0.7500 | | 10/15/32 | | | 242,783 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | METALS & MINING — 1.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 6,000 USD | | | Corp Nacional del Cobre de Chile(b),(d) | | | | 5.9500 | | 01/08/34 | | | 5,580 | |
| 85,000 USD | | | Freeport Indonesia PT | | | | 5.3150 | | 04/14/32 | | | 75,967 | |
| 7,000 USD | | | Freeport Indonesia PT(b) | | | | 6.2000 | | 04/14/52 | | | 5,794 | |
| 300,000 EUR | | | Glencore Capital Finance DAC | | | | 1.1250 | | 03/10/28 | | | 274,986 | |
| 132,000 USD | | | Indika Energy Capital III Pte Ltd. | | | | 5.8750 | | 11/09/24 | | | 129,259 | |
| 20,000 USD | | | Indika Energy Capital IV Pte Ltd.(b) | | | | 8.2500 | | 10/22/25 | | | 19,800 | |
| 75,000 USD | | | Indika Energy Capital IV Pte Ltd. | | | | 8.2500 | | 10/22/25 | | | 74,251 | |
| 26,000 USD | | | Indonesia Asahan Aluminium Persero PT(b) | | | | 5.8000 | | 05/15/50 | | | 20,535 | |
| 84,000 USD | | | WE Soda Investments Holding plc(b) | | | | 9.5000 | | 10/06/28 | | | 83,987 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 690,159 | |
| | | | OIL & GAS PRODUCERS — 10.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 800,000 USD | | | PDVSA(a),(e) | | | | 9.0000 | | 11/17/21 | | | 105,136 | |
| 59,000 USD | | | Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline, LLC(b) | | | | 3.6500 | | 11/02/29 | | | 52,911 | |
| 78,000 USD | | | AI Candelaria Spain S.A.(b) | | | | 5.7500 | | 06/15/33 | | | 53,335 | |
| 652,000 USD | | | AI Candelaria Spain S.A. | | | | 5.7500 | | 06/15/33 | | | 445,828 | |
| 40,633 USD | | | AI Candelaria Spain SLU(b) | | | | 7.5000 | | 12/15/28 | | | 36,541 | |
| 350,000 USD | | | Ecopetrol S.A. | | | | 5.8750 | | 05/28/45 | | | 228,466 | |
| 184,943 EUR | | | eG Global Finance PLC | | | | 6.2500 | | 10/30/25 | | | 192,561 | |
| 250,000 USD | | | Enbridge, Inc. | | | | 2.5000 | | 02/14/25 | | | 239,164 | |
| 242,000 USD | | | Energean Israel Finance Ltd. | | | | 4.8750 | | 03/30/26 | | | 213,867 | |
| 125,000 USD | | | Energy Transfer, L.P. | | | | 6.4000 | | 12/01/30 | | | 123,785 | |
| 250,000 EUR | | | Exxon Mobil Corporation | | | | 0.5240 | | 06/26/28 | | | 229,554 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 67.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | OIL & GAS PRODUCERS — 10.5% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 271,000 USD | | | Geopark Ltd.(b) | | | | 5.5000 | | 01/17/27 | | $ | 227,858 | |
| 240,000 USD | | | Gran Tierra Energy, Inc.(b) | | | | 9.5000 | | 10/15/29 | | | 205,390 | |
| 400,000 USD | | | KazMunayGas National Company JSC | | | | 3.5000 | | 04/14/33 | | | 292,554 | |
| 54,000 USD | | | KazMunayGas National Company JSC(b) | | | | 5.7500 | | 04/19/47 | | | 40,246 | |
| 2,000 USD | | | KazMunayGas National Company JSC(b) | | | | 6.3750 | | 10/24/48 | | | 1,572 | |
| 486,000 USD | | | Kosmos Energy Ltd. | | | | 7.7500 | | 05/01/27 | | | 437,424 | |
| 89,000 USD | | | Leviathan Bond Ltd. | | | | 6.1250 | | 06/30/25 | | | 82,850 | |
| 56,000 USD | | | Leviathan Bond Ltd. | | | | 6.5000 | | 06/30/27 | | | 49,397 | |
| 79,233 USD | | | MC Brazil Downstream Trading S.A.RL(b) | | | | 7.2500 | | 06/30/31 | | | 57,087 | |
| 318,863 USD | | | MC Brazil Downstream Trading S.A.RL | | | | 7.2500 | | 06/30/31 | | | 227,789 | |
| 76,000 USD | | | Petroleos del Peru S.A. | | | | 4.7500 | | 06/19/32 | | | 50,959 | |
| 133,000 USD | | | Petroleos Mexicanos | | | | 6.5000 | | 03/13/27 | | | 117,445 | |
| 270,000 USD | | | Petroleos Mexicanos | | | | 5.3500 | | 02/12/28 | | | 218,101 | |
| 182,000 USD | | | Petroleos Mexicanos | | | | 8.7500 | | 06/02/29 | | | 161,319 | |
| 13,000 USD | | | Petroleos Mexicanos | | | | 6.6250 | | 06/15/38 | | | 8,067 | |
| 42,000 USD | | | Petroleos Mexicanos | | | | 6.9500 | | 01/28/60 | | | 23,984 | |
| 753,000 USD | | | SierraCol Energy Andina, LLC(b) | | | | 6.0000 | | 06/15/28 | | | 584,032 | |
| 673,000 USD | | | Tullow Oil PLC(b) | | | | 7.0000 | | 03/01/25 | | | 531,871 | |
| 305,000 USD | | | Tullow Oil PLC(b) | | | | 10.2500 | | 05/15/26 | | | 262,218 | |
| 267,000 USD | | | YPF S.A.(b) | | | | 8.5000 | | 07/28/25 | | | 246,371 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,747,682 | |
| | | | OIL & GAS SERVICES & EQUIPMENT — 2.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 252,014 USD | | | Guara Norte Sarl(b) | | | | 5.1980 | | 06/15/34 | | | 213,999 | |
| 469,890 USD | | | MV24 Capital BV(b) | | | | 6.7480 | | 06/01/34 | | | 408,638 | |
| 602,044 USD | | | Poinsettia Finance Ltd. | | | | 6.6250 | | 06/17/31 | | | 486,590 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,109,227 | |
| | | | PUBLISHING & BROADCASTING — 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 200,000 EUR | | | Bertelsmann S.E. & Company KGaA | | | | 3.5000 | | 05/29/29 | | | 204,281 | |
| 250,000 EUR | | | Informa PLC | | | | 2.1250 | | 10/06/25 | | | 254,148 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 458,429 | |
| | | | REAL ESTATE OWNERS & DEVELOPERS — 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 700,000 USD | | | China SCE Group Holdings Ltd. | | | | 7.0000 | | 05/02/25 | | | 31,500 | |
| 200,000 USD | | | Country Garden Holdings Company Ltd. | | | | 4.8000 | | 08/06/30 | | | 8,434 | |
| 200,000 USD | | | Longfor Group Holdings Ltd. | | | | 3.9500 | | 09/16/29 | | | 73,904 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 67.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | REAL ESTATE OWNERS & DEVELOPERS — 1.6% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 330,000 USD | | | MAF Global Securities Ltd.(c) | | H15T5Y + 3.539% | | 6.3750 | | 09/20/70 | | $ | 315,816 | |
| 300,000 USD | | | Theta Capital Pte Ltd. | | | | 8.1250 | | 01/22/25 | | | 249,004 | |
| 250,000 USD | | | Theta Capital Pte Ltd. | | | | 6.7500 | | 10/31/26 | | | 172,500 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 851,158 | |
| | | | REIT — 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 200,000 USD | | | LMIRT Capital Pte Ltd. | | | | 7.2500 | | 06/19/24 | | | 134,500 | |
| 200,000 EUR | | | Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield S.E. | | | | 2.5000 | | 02/26/24 | | | 210,515 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 345,015 | |
| | | | RENEWABLE ENERGY — 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 439,000 USD | | | Aydem Yenilenebilir Enerji A/S(b),(d) | | | | 7.7500 | | 02/02/27 | | | 385,152 | |
| 102,000 USD | | | Investment Energy Resources Ltd.(b) | | | | 6.2500 | | 04/26/29 | | | 89,349 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 474,501 | |
| | | | RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES — 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 100,000 GBP | | | Bellis Acquisition Company PLC(b) | | | | 3.2500 | | 02/16/26 | | | 105,697 | |
| 100,000 GBP | | | Bellis Finco PLC(b) | | | | 4.0000 | | 02/16/27 | | | 90,666 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 196,363 | |
| | | | RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 120,000 EUR | | | Avis Budget Finance PLC | | | | 4.7500 | | 01/30/26 | | | 123,248 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | STEEL — 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 182,000 USD | | | JSW Steel Ltd. | | | | 5.0500 | | 04/05/32 | | | 140,686 | |
| 870,000 USD | | | Metinvest BV(b) | | | | 7.7500 | | 10/17/29 | | | 519,825 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 660,511 | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE — 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 250,000 USD | | | Flex Ltd. | | | | 4.8750 | | 06/15/29 | | | 229,066 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY SERVICES — 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 338,000 USD | | | Sixsigma Networks Mexico S.A. de CV(b) | | | | 7.5000 | | 05/02/25 | | | 304,096 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TELECOMMUNICATIONS — 3.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 100,000 EUR | | | Altice France Holding S.A.(b) | | | | 8.0000 | | 05/15/27 | | | 57,936 | |
| 100,000 EUR | | | Altice France S.A.(b) | | | | 2.1250 | | 02/15/25 | | | 98,608 | |
| 100,000 EUR | | | Altice France S.A. | | | | 2.1250 | | 02/15/25 | | | 98,608 | |
| 192,000 USD | | | Digicel International Finance Ltd./Digicel(b),(d) | | | | 8.7500 | | 05/25/24 | | | 176,358 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 67.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TELECOMMUNICATIONS — 3.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 16,000 USD | | | Millicom International Cellular S.A.(b) | | | | 4.5000 | | 04/27/31 | | $ | 12,080 | |
| 270,000 USD | | | Network i2i Ltd.(c) | | H15T5Y + 4.274% | | 5.6500 | | 04/15/71 | | | 262,623 | |
| 300,000 EUR | | | Orange S.A. | | | | 2.0000 | | 01/15/29 | | | 291,678 | |
| 210,000 EUR | | | SoftBank Group Corporation | | | | 2.8750 | | 01/06/27 | | | 195,743 | |
| 200,000 EUR | | | Telefonica Emisiones S.A. | | | | 2.5920 | | 05/25/31 | | | 190,778 | |
| 250,000 USD | | | VF Ukraine PAT via VFU Funding plc(b) | | | | 6.2000 | | 02/11/25 | | | 187,648 | |
| 220,000 GBP | | | Vmed O2 UK Financing I PLC | | | | 4.0000 | | 01/31/29 | | | 222,258 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,794,318 | |
| | | | TOBACCO & CANNABIS — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 130,000 USD | | | BAT Capital Corporation | | | | 6.4210 | | 08/02/33 | | | 123,016 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS — 1.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 200,000 EUR | | | Abertis Infraestructuras S.A. | | | | 2.3750 | | 09/27/27 | | | 199,234 | |
| 6,000 USD | | | DP World PLC(b) | | | | 4.7000 | | 09/30/49 | | | 4,339 | |
| 335,000 USD | | | Grupo Aeromexico S.A.B. de C.V.(b) | | | | 8.5000 | | 03/17/27 | | | 310,950 | |
| 200,000 GBP | | | Heathrow Funding Ltd. | | | | 7.1250 | | 02/14/24 | | | 243,418 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 757,941 | |
| | | | TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $41,567,106) | | | | | | | | | 36,734,659 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | NON U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 25.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | GOVERNMENT GUARANTEED — 0.0%(f) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 28,000 USD | | | Brazil Minas SPE via State of Minas Gerais(b) | | | | 5.3330 | | 02/15/28 | | | 27,225 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | LOCAL AUTHORITY — 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 150,000 CAD | | | Province of British Columbia Canada | | | | 3.2000 | | 06/18/44 | | | 83,359 | |
| 250,000 CAD | | | Province of Ontario Canada | | | | 2.8000 | | 06/02/48 | | | 126,128 | |
| 296,000 USD | | | Provincia de Buenos Aires/Government Bonds(g) | | | | 5.2500 | | 09/01/37 | | | 95,090 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 304,577 | |
| | | | NON U.S. TREASURY — 7.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 860,000 AUD | | | Australia Government Bond | | | | 1.2500 | | 05/21/32 | | | 408,673 | |
| 370,000 BRL | | | Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional Serie F | | | | 10.0000 | | 01/01/31 | | | 69,971 | |
| 550,000 CAD | | | Canadian Government Bond | | | | 2.2500 | | 06/01/29 | | | 362,027 | |
| 115,200,000 COP | | | Colombian TES | | | | 7.5000 | | 08/26/26 | | | 25,772 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount | | | | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | NON U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 25.2% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | NON U.S. TREASURY — 7.1% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 382,300,000 COP | | | Colombian TES | | 6.0000 | | 04/28/28 | | $ | 76,986 | |
| 830,000,000 IDR | | | Indonesia Treasury Bond | | 8.7500 | | 05/15/31 | | | 56,570 | |
| 612,000,000 IDR | | | Indonesia Treasury Bond | | 8.2500 | | 05/15/36 | | | 41,385 | |
| 76,000 EUR | | | Ireland Government Bond | | 5.4000 | | 03/13/25 | | | 82,719 | |
| 50,000 EUR | | | Ireland Government Bond | | 0.9000 | | 05/15/28 | | | 48,324 | |
| 130,000 EUR | | | Ireland Government Bond | | 1.3000 | | 05/15/33 | | | 115,669 | |
| 240,000 EUR | | | Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro | | 4.5000 | | 03/01/24 | | | 254,432 | |
| 750,000 EUR | | | Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro | | 2.8000 | | 12/01/28 | | | 750,199 | |
| 640,000 EUR | | | Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro(b) | | 2.4500 | | 09/01/33 | | | 562,892 | |
| 180,000 EUR | | | Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro | | 5.0000 | | 08/01/39 | | | 189,957 | |
| 235,000 EUR | | | Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro | | 5.0000 | | 09/01/40 | | | 247,325 | |
| 550,000 MXN | | | Mexican Bonos | | 7.7500 | | 05/29/31 | | | 26,594 | |
| 720,000 MXN | | | Mexican Bonos | | 8.5000 | | 11/18/38 | | | 34,889 | |
| 1,860,000 MXN | | | Mexican Bonos | | 7.7500 | | 11/13/42 | | | 82,427 | |
| 170,000 EUR | | | Spain Government Bond | | 4.2000 | | 01/31/37 | | | 181,755 | |
| 250,000 EUR | | | Spain Government Bond | | 2.7000 | | 10/31/48 | | | 195,212 | |
| 360,000 THB | | | Thailand Government Bond | | 2.8750 | | 12/17/28 | | | 9,969 | |
| 1,720,000 THB | | | Thailand Government Bond | | 1.5850 | | 12/17/35 | | | 39,159 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 3,862,906 | |
| | | | SOVEREIGN — 17.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 72,000 USD | | | Angolan Government International Bond(b) | | 8.2500 | | 05/09/28 | | | 61,138 | |
| 102,000 USD | | | Angolan Government International Bond(b) | | 8.7500 | | 04/14/32 | | | 79,660 | |
| 51,000 USD | | | Angolan Government International Bond(b) | | 9.1250 | | 11/26/49 | | | 35,891 | |
| 559,000 USD | | | Argentine Republic Government International Bond(d),(g) | | 0.7500 | | 07/09/30 | | | 157,134 | |
| 95,000 USD | | | Argentine Republic Government International Bond(g) | | 3.6250 | | 07/09/35 | | | 23,724 | |
| 200,000 USD | | | Bahrain Government International Bond | | 6.7500 | | 09/20/29 | | | 193,535 | |
| 112,000 USD | | | Bahrain Government International Bond(b) | | 5.6250 | | 09/30/31 | | | 97,941 | |
| 60,000 USD | | | Bahrain Government International Bond(b) | | 5.2500 | | 01/25/33 | | | 49,195 | |
| 256,000 USD | | | Bahrain Government International Bond(b) | | 5.6250 | | 05/18/34 | | | 210,561 | |
| 3,000 USD | | | Bermuda Government International Bond(b) | | 4.7500 | | 02/15/29 | | | 2,824 | |
| 550,000 BRL | | | Brazilian Government International Bond | | 10.2500 | | 01/10/28 | | | 106,558 | |
| 82,000 USD | | | Brazilian Government International Bond | | 4.5000 | | 05/30/29 | | | 75,822 | |
| 86,000 USD | | | Brazilian Government International Bond | | 6.0000 | | 10/20/33 | | | 79,837 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount | | | | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | NON U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 25.2% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SOVEREIGN — 17.0% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 235,000 USD | | | Brazilian Government International Bond | | 4.7500 | | 01/14/50 | | $ | 157,813 | |
| 5,000 USD | | | Chile Government International Bond | | 2.7500 | | 01/31/27 | | | 4,581 | |
| 8,000 USD | | | Chile Government International Bond | | 2.4500 | | 01/31/31 | | | 6,464 | |
| 4,000 USD | | | Chile Government International Bond | | 3.1000 | | 05/07/41 | | | 2,616 | |
| 3,000 USD | | | Chile Government International Bond | | 4.3400 | | 03/07/42 | | | 2,331 | |
| 5,000 USD | | | Chile Government International Bond | | 3.8600 | | 06/21/47 | | | 3,501 | |
| 7,000 USD | | | Chile Government International Bond | | 3.1000 | | 01/22/61 | | | 3,786 | |
| 100,000 EUR | | | Colombia Government International Bond | | 3.8750 | | 03/22/26 | | | 102,109 | |
| 139,000 USD | | | Colombia Government International Bond | | 4.5000 | | 03/15/29 | | | 121,109 | |
| 66,000 USD | | | Colombia Government International Bond | | 3.0000 | | 01/30/30 | | | 50,963 | |
| 32,000 USD | | | Colombia Government International Bond | | 6.1250 | | 01/18/41 | | | 24,504 | |
| 173,000 USD | | | Colombia Government International Bond | | 4.1250 | | 02/22/42 | | | 103,583 | |
| 66,000 USD | | | Colombia Government International Bond | | 5.6250 | | 02/26/44 | | | 46,396 | |
| 238,000 USD | | | Colombia Government International Bond | | 5.0000 | | 06/15/45 | | | 152,660 | |
| 33,000 USD | | | Colombia Government International Bond | | 5.2000 | | 05/15/49 | | | 21,186 | |
| 37,000 USD | | | Colombia Government International Bond | | 4.1250 | | 05/15/51 | | | 20,584 | |
| 181,000 USD | | | Costa Rica Government International Bond(b) | | 6.5500 | | 04/03/34 | | | 172,968 | |
| 46,000 USD | | | Dominican Republic International Bond | | 5.5000 | | 02/22/29 | | | 42,032 | |
| 212,000 USD | | | Dominican Republic International Bond | | 4.8750 | | 09/23/32 | | | 172,312 | |
| 236,000 USD | | | Dominican Republic International Bond(b) | | 4.8750 | | 09/23/32 | | | 191,818 | |
| 82,000 USD | | | Dominican Republic International Bond(b) | | 7.4500 | | 04/30/44 | | | 74,164 | |
| 25,000 USD | | | Dominican Republic International Bond | | 6.8500 | | 01/27/45 | | | 20,928 | |
| 142,000 USD | | | Dominican Republic International Bond | | 5.8750 | | 01/30/60 | | | 101,270 | |
| 72,000 USD | | | Ecuador Government International Bond(b),(g) | | 6.0000 | | 07/31/30 | | | 36,783 | |
| 224,000 USD | | | Ecuador Government International Bond(g) | | 6.0000 | | 07/31/30 | | | 114,436 | |
| 356,000 USD | | | Ecuador Government International Bond(g) | | 3.5000 | | 07/31/35 | | | 136,544 | |
| 178,000 EUR | | | Egypt Government International Bond(b) | | 4.7500 | | 04/16/26 | | | 128,093 | |
| 98,000 USD | | | Egypt Government International Bond(b) | | 5.8000 | | 09/30/27 | | | 63,178 | |
| 46,000 USD | | | Egypt Government International Bond(b) | | 5.8750 | | 02/16/31 | | | 25,322 | |
| 301,000 EUR | | | Egypt Government International Bond(b) | | 6.3750 | | 04/11/31 | | | 172,376 | |
| 173,000 USD | | | Egypt Government International Bond(b) | | 7.0530 | | 01/15/32 | | | 98,247 | |
| 186,000 USD | | | El Salvador Government International Bond | | 6.3750 | | 01/18/27 | | | 152,913 | |
| 111,000 USD | | | El Salvador Government International Bond | | 9.5000 | | 07/15/52 | | | 81,773 | |
| 143,000 USD | | | Ethiopia International Bond(b) | | 6.6250 | | 12/11/24 | | | 90,775 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount | | | | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | NON U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 25.2% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SOVEREIGN — 17.0% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 30,000 USD | | | Export-Import Bank of India | | 5.5000 | | 01/18/33 | | $ | 28,311 | |
| 24,667 USD | | | Gabon Government International Bond(b) | | 6.3750 | | 12/12/24 | | | 22,693 | |
| 62,000 USD | | | Gabon Government International Bond(b) | | 6.9500 | | 06/16/25 | | | 54,298 | |
| 11,000 USD | | | Ghana Government International Bond(b) | | 6.3750 | | 02/11/27 | | | 4,721 | |
| 225,000 USD | | | Ghana Government International Bond(b) | | 10.7500 | | 10/14/30 | | | 140,424 | |
| 92,000 USD | | | Ghana Government International Bond(b) | | 8.6250 | | 04/07/34 | | | 39,393 | |
| 18,000 USD | | | Ghana Government International Bond(b) | | 8.9500 | | 03/26/51 | | | 7,552 | |
| 200,000 USD | | | Ghana Government International Bond | | 8.9500 | | 03/26/51 | | | 83,906 | |
| 333,000 USD | | | Guatemala Government Bond | | 6.1250 | | 06/01/50 | | | 267,818 | |
| 6,000 USD | | | Hungary Government International Bond(b) | | 6.1250 | | 05/22/28 | | | 5,960 | |
| 30,000 USD | | | Hungary Government International Bond(b) | | 6.2500 | | 09/22/32 | | | 28,914 | |
| 14,000 USD | | | Indonesia Government International Bond | | 4.5500 | | 01/11/28 | | | 13,501 | |
| 9,000 USD | | | Indonesia Government International Bond | | 4.8500 | | 01/11/33 | | | 8,424 | |
| 6,000 USD | | | Indonesia Government International Bond | | 4.2000 | | 10/15/50 | | | 4,405 | |
| 140,625 USD | | | Iraq International Bond | | 5.8000 | | 01/15/28 | | | 125,461 | |
| 223,000 EUR | | | Ivory Coast Government International Bond(b) | | 5.8750 | | 10/17/31 | | | 192,700 | |
| 100,000 EUR | | | Ivory Coast Government International Bond | | 4.8750 | | 01/30/32 | | | 80,233 | |
| 200,000 USD | | | Ivory Coast Government International Bond | | 6.1250 | | 06/15/33 | | | 164,609 | |
| 99,000 USD | | | Jordan Government International Bond(b) | | 7.5000 | | 01/13/29 | | | 92,415 | |
| 2,000 USD | | | Kazakhstan Government International Bond(b) | | 4.8750 | | 10/14/44 | | | 1,654 | |
| 20,000 USD | | | Kazakhstan Government International Bond(b) | | 6.5000 | | 07/21/45 | | | 19,696 | |
| 194,000 USD | | | Kenya Government International Bond(b) | | 8.0000 | | 05/22/32 | | | 152,428 | |
| 509,000 USD | | | Lebanon Government International Bond(a),(e) | | 6.1000 | | 10/04/22 | | | 31,717 | |
| 72,000 USD | | | Lebanon Government International Bond(a),(e) | | 6.4000 | | 05/26/23 | | | 4,500 | |
| 156,000 USD | | | Lebanon Government International Bond(a),(e) | | 6.1500 | | 06/19/23 | | | 10,036 | |
| 11,000 USD | | | Magyar Export-Import Bank Zrt(b) | | 6.1250 | | 12/04/27 | | | 10,792 | |
| 11,000 USD | | | Mexico Government International Bond | | 4.7500 | | 04/27/32 | | | 9,775 | |
| 32,000 USD | | | Mexico Government International Bond | | 4.8750 | | 05/19/33 | | | 28,132 | |
| 1,000 USD | | | Mexico Government International Bond | | 6.3380 | | 05/04/53 | | | 877 | |
| 19,000 USD | | | Mexico Government International Bond | | 3.7710 | | 05/24/61 | | | 10,781 | |
| 25,000 USD | | | Mongolia Government International Bond(b) | | 8.6500 | | 01/19/28 | | | 24,892 | |
| 120,000 USD | | | Morocco Government International Bond(b) | | 3.0000 | | 12/15/32 | | | 89,844 | |
| 35,000 USD | | | Nigeria Government International Bond(b) | | 6.5000 | | 11/28/27 | | | 30,178 | |
| 128,000 USD | | | Nigeria Government International Bond(b) | | 6.1250 | | 09/28/28 | | | 104,896 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount | | | | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | NON U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 25.2% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SOVEREIGN — 17.0% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 124,000 USD | | | Nigeria Government International Bond(b) | | 7.8750 | | 02/16/32 | | $ | 99,810 | |
| 120,000 USD | | | Nigeria Government International Bond(b) | | 7.3750 | | 09/28/33 | | | 90,595 | |
| 200,000 USD | | | Nigeria Government International Bond | | 7.6250 | | 11/28/47 | | | 135,547 | |
| 8,000 USD | | | Oman Government International Bond(b) | | 6.0000 | | 08/01/29 | | | 7,773 | |
| 412,000 USD | | | Oman Government International Bond(b) | | 7.3750 | | 10/28/32 | | | 428,814 | |
| 407,000 USD | | | Pakistan Government International Bond(b) | | 6.0000 | | 04/08/26 | | | 224,868 | |
| 25,000 USD | | | Panama Government International Bond | | 2.2520 | | 09/29/32 | | | 17,128 | |
| 16,000 USD | | | Panama Government International Bond | | 4.5000 | | 01/19/63 | | | 9,501 | |
| 48,000 USD | | | Papua New Guinea Government International Bond(b) | | 8.3750 | | 10/04/28 | | | 44,242 | |
| 54,000 USD | | | Paraguay Government International Bond(b) | | 5.8500 | | 08/21/33 | | | 49,908 | |
| 2,000 USD | | | Peruvian Government International Bond | | 2.3920 | | 01/23/26 | | | 1,860 | |
| 27,000 USD | | | Peruvian Government International Bond | | 2.7830 | | 01/23/31 | | | 21,679 | |
| 1,000 USD | | | Peruvian Government International Bond | | 3.0000 | | 01/15/34 | | | 760 | |
| 28,000 USD | | | Philippine Government International Bond | | 2.4570 | | 05/05/30 | | | 22,957 | |
| 3,000 USD | | | Philippine Government International Bond | | 5.0000 | | 07/17/33 | | | 2,836 | |
| 4,000 USD | | | Philippine Government International Bond | | 2.9500 | | 05/05/45 | | | 2,458 | |
| 1,000 USD | | | Philippine Government International Bond | | 4.2000 | | 03/29/47 | | | 745 | |
| 16,000 USD | | | Qatar Government International Bond(b) | | 3.7500 | | 04/16/30 | | | 14,632 | |
| 10,000 USD | | | Qatar Government International Bond(b) | | 4.4000 | | 04/16/50 | | | 7,735 | |
| 145,000 USD | | | Republic of Angola Via Avenir Issuer II Ireland | | 6.9270 | | 02/19/27 | | | 132,035 | |
| 75,000 USD | | | Republic of Armenia International Bond(b) | | 3.6000 | | 02/02/31 | | | 55,465 | |
| 67,000 USD | | | Republic of Kenya Government International Bond(b) | | 7.0000 | | 05/22/27 | | | 58,148 | |
| 238,000 PLN | | | Republic of Poland Government Bond | | 2.7500 | | 04/25/28 | | | 51,087 | |
| 292,000 PLN | | | Republic of Poland Government Bond | | 1.7500 | | 04/25/32 | | | 51,698 | |
| 6,000 USD | | | Republic of Poland Government International Bond | | 5.7500 | | 11/16/32 | | | 5,969 | |
| 7,000 USD | | | Republic of Poland Government International Bond | | 4.8750 | | 10/04/33 | | | 6,504 | |
| 3,842,000 ZAR | | | Republic of South Africa Government Bond | | 8.5000 | | 01/31/37 | | | 152,395 | |
| 46,000 USD | | | Republic of South Africa Government International | | 4.3000 | | 10/12/28 | | | 39,762 | |
| 99,000 USD | | | Republic of South Africa Government International | | 5.8750 | | 04/20/32 | | | 83,777 | |
| 72,000 USD | | | Republic of South Africa Government International | | 6.3000 | | 06/22/48 | | | 50,801 | |
| 56,000 USD | | | Republic of South Africa Government International | | 5.7500 | | 09/30/49 | | | 36,573 | |
| 64,000 USD | | | Republic of South Africa Government International | | 7.3000 | | 04/20/52 | | | 50,005 | |
| 8,000 EUR | | | Romanian Government International Bond | | 2.3750 | | 04/19/27 | | | 7,745 | |
| 1,000 USD | | | Romanian Government International Bond(b) | | 6.6250 | | 02/17/28 | | | 1,003 | |
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See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount | | | | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | NON U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 25.2% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SOVEREIGN — 17.0% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 49,000 USD | | | Romanian Government International Bond(b) | | 7.1250 | | 01/17/33 | | $ | 48,866 | |
| 2,000 EUR | | | Romanian Government International Bond | | 4.1250 | | 03/11/39 | | | 1,579 | |
| 13,000 USD | | | Saudi Government International Bond(b) | | 5.5000 | | 10/25/32 | | | 12,755 | |
| 35,000 USD | | | Saudi Government International Bond(b) | | 2.2500 | | 02/02/33 | | | 26,367 | |
| 9,000 USD | | | Saudi Government International Bond(b) | | 4.8750 | | 07/18/33 | | | 8,392 | |
| 2,000 USD | | | Saudi Government International Bond(b) | | 4.6250 | | 10/04/47 | | | 1,516 | |
| 1,000 USD | | | Saudi Government International Bond(b) | | 5.0000 | | 04/17/49 | | | 799 | |
| 395,000 USD | | | Sri Lanka Government International Bond(b) | | 7.8500 | | 03/14/29 | | | 198,730 | |
| 353,000 USD | | | Turkey Government International Bond | | 9.8750 | | 01/15/28 | | | 370,147 | |
| 43,000 USD | | | Turkey Government International Bond | | 9.3750 | | 03/14/29 | | | 43,930 | |
| 57,000 USD | | | Turkey Government International Bond | | 9.3750 | | 03/14/29 | | | 58,232 | |
| 107,000 USD | | | Turkey Government International Bond | | 9.1250 | | 07/13/30 | | | 107,222 | |
| 536,000 USD | | | Turkey Government International Bond | | 5.7500 | | 05/11/47 | | | 351,260 | |
| 56,000 USD | | | Ukraine Government International Bond(a),(b) | | 7.7500 | | 09/01/25 | | | 15,996 | |
| 455,000 USD | | | Ukraine Government International Bond(a),(b) | | 7.7500 | | 09/01/26 | | | 129,835 | |
| 136,000 USD | | | Ukraine Government International Bond(a) | | 0.0000 | | 09/01/27 | | | 38,848 | |
| 139,000 USD | | | Ukraine Government International Bond(a),(b) | | 7.3750 | | 09/25/32 | | | 35,383 | |
| 2,000 USD | | | Uruguay Government International Bond | | 4.3750 | | 01/23/31 | | | 1,894 | |
| 1,900,000 UYU | | | Uruguay Government International Bond | | 8.2500 | | 05/21/31 | | | 43,389 | |
| 87,000 USD | | | Zambia Government International Bond(b) | | 8.9700 | | 07/30/27 | | | 53,394 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 9,285,223 | |
| | | | SUPRANATIONAL — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 8,300,000 INR | | | European Bank for Reconstruction & Development | | 6.3000 | | 10/26/27 | | | 96,675 | |
| 200,000 EUR | | | European Investment Bank | | 1.1250 | | 09/15/36 | | | 157,974 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 254,649 | |
| | | | TOTAL NON U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES (Cost $15,947,819) | | | | | | | 13,734,580 | |
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Shares | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 5.6% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
| 1,150,293 | | | Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, 5.49% (h),(j) | | | | | | | 1,150,293 | |
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See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 5.6% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 3.5% | | | | |
| 1,930,970 | | | Fidelity Government Portfolio, CLASS I, 5.23% (h) | | $ | 1,930,970 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $3,081,263) | | | 3,081,263 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.2% (Cost $60,648,513) | | $ | 53,602,352 | |
| | | | OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES- 1.8% | | | 957,296 | |
| | | | NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | $ | 54,559,648 | |
OPEN FUTURES CONTRACTS | |
Number of | | | | | | | | | | Value and Unrealized | |
Contracts | | | Open Long Futures Contracts | | Expiration | | Notional Amount(i) | | | Depreciation | |
| 46 | | | Eurex 10 Year Euro BUND Future | | 12/07/2023 | | $ | 6,279,543 | | | $ | (162,525 | ) |
| 6 | | | Eurex 30 Year Euro BUXL Future | | 12/07/2023 | | | 764,652 | | | | (79,629 | ) |
| 25 | | | Long Gilt Future | | 12/27/2023 | | | 2,830,441 | | | | (53,775 | ) |
| 7 | | | TSE Japanese 10 Year Bond Futures | | 12/13/2023 | | | 6,638,627 | | | | (103,987 | ) |
| 4 | | | Ultra U.S. Treasury Bond Futures | | 12/19/2023 | | | 450,250 | | | | (57,625 | ) |
| | | | TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS | | | | | | | | $ | (457,541 | ) |
OPEN FUTURES CONTRACTS | |
Number of | | | | | | | | | | Value and Unrealized | |
Contracts | | | Open Short Futures Contracts | | Expiration | | Notional Amount(i) | | | Appreciation | |
| 39 | | | CBOT 10 Year US Treasury Note | | 12/19/2023 | | $ | 4,140,703 | | | $ | 157,152 | |
| 16 | | | CBOT 5 Year US Treasury Note | | 12/29/2023 | | | 1,671,625 | | | | 30,500 | |
| 4 | | | CBOT US Treasury Bond Futures | | 12/19/2023 | | | 437,750 | | | | 41,500 | |
| 13 | | | Euro-BTP Italian Bond Futures | | 12/07/2023 | | | 1,516,414 | | | | 69,731 | |
| | | | TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS | | | | | | | | $ | 298,883 | |
CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP AGREEMENTS | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Amortized | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Upfront | | | Unrealized | |
| | Payment | | | | Fixed Deal | | Implied | | | | | | | | | | Payments Paid/ | | | Appreciation/ | |
Description | | Frequency(k) | | Counterparty | | (Pay) Rate | | Credit Spread | | Maturity Date | | Notional Amount(i) | | | Fair Value | | | (Received) | | | (Depreciation) | |
CDX.EM SERIES 40 | | To Buy Quarterly | | Citibank | | 1.00% | | 228 | | 12/20/2028 | | $ | 4,075,000 | | | | 217,360 | | | | 193,898 | | | | 23,462 | |
ITRAXX EUROPE CROSSOVER SERIES 40 | | To Sell Quarterly | | Citibank | | 5.00% | | 451 | | 12/20/2028 | | | 3,090,000 | | | | (83,090 | ) | | | (86,153 | ) | | | 3,063 | |
TOTAL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 134,270 | | | $ | 107,745 | | | $ | 26,525 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
Foreign Currency | | Settlement Date | | Counterparty | | Local Currency | | | U.S. Dollar Value | | | Appreciation/(Depreciation) | |
To Buy: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Japanese Yen | | 11/02/2023 | | Citi Capital Markets | | | 1,408,212 | | | $ | 9,291 | | | $ | (91 | ) |
Singapore Dollar | | 11/02/2023 | | Citi Capital Markets | | | 370,000 | | | | 270,235 | | | | (706 | ) |
Brazilian Real | | 11/03/2023 | | JP Morgan Chase | | | 105,000 | | | | 20,827 | | | | (190 | ) |
Australian Dollar | | 11/06/2023 | | Citi Capital Markets | | | 820,000 | | | | 520,244 | | | | 792 | |
Canadian Dollar | | 11/06/2023 | | Citi Capital Markets | | | 380,000 | | | | 274,035 | | | | (3,398 | ) |
Japanese Yen | | 11/06/2023 | | JP Morgan Chase | | | 31,770,000 | | | | 209,740 | | | | (3,390 | ) |
Japanese Yen | | 11/16/2023 | | JP Morgan Chase | | | 20,250,000 | | | | 133,912 | | | | (2,875 | ) |
Mexican Peso | | 11/21/2023 | | Citi Capital Markets | | | 2,520,000 | | | | 139,320 | | | | (79 | ) |
Mexican Peso | | 11/21/2023 | | JP Morgan Chase | | | 5,010,000 | | | | 276,982 | | | | 4,400 | |
Singapore Dollar | | 12/04/2023 | | JP Morgan Chase | | | 370,000 | | | | 270,632 | | | | 450 | |
Australian Dollar | | 12/06/2023 | | Citi Capital Markets | | | 820,000 | | | | 520,785 | | | | (1,622 | ) |
Japanese Yen | | 12/06/2023 | | Citi Capital Markets | | | 31,770,000 | | | | 210,815 | | | | (2,697 | ) |
Thailand Baht | | 12/08/2023 | | JP Morgan Chase | | | 1,875,000 | | | | 52,065 | | | | 1,321 | |
Euro | | 01/19/2024 | | Barclay | | | 120,000 | | | | 127,483 | | | | 300 | |
Euro | | 01/19/2024 | | JP Morgan Chase | | | 13,101 | | | | 13,918 | | | | (12 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | 3,050,284 | | | $ | (7,797 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
To Sell: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Singapore Dollar | | 11/02/2023 | | JP Morgan Chase | | | 370,000 | | | $ | 270,235 | | | $ | (414 | ) |
Brazilian Real | | 11/03/2023 | | JP Morgan Chase | | | 105,000 | | | | 20,827 | | | | 472 | |
Australian Dollar | | 11/06/2023 | | Citi Capital Markets | | | 820,000 | | | | 520,244 | | | | 1,658 | |
Canadian Dollar | | 11/06/2023 | | Citi Capital Markets | | | 380,000 | | | | 274,035 | | | | 5,570 | |
Euro | | 11/06/2023 | | Barclay | | | 6,308,707 | | | | 6,677,723 | | | | (37,724 | ) |
Japanese Yen | | 11/06/2023 | | Citi Capital Markets | | | 31,770,000 | | | | 209,740 | | | | 2,755 | |
Brazilian Real | | 01/03/2024 | | JP Morgan Chase | | | 105,000 | | | | 20,680 | | | | 192 | |
Australian Dollar | | 01/19/2024 | | JP Morgan Chase | | | 676,600 | | | | 430,338 | | | | 2,310 | |
British Pound | | 01/19/2024 | | Citi Capital Markets | | | 1,086,300 | | | | 1,321,054 | | | | 3,610 | |
Canadian Dollar | | 01/19/2024 | | Citi Capital Markets | | | 826,000 | | | | 596,483 | | | | 10,340 | |
Euro | | 01/19/2024 | | Barclay | | | 10,676,600 | | | | 11,342,378 | | | | (16,933 | ) |
Japanese Yen | | 01/19/2024 | | Barclay | | | 43,119,500 | | | | 288,314 | | | | 4,135 | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | 21,972,051 | | | $ | (24,029 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (31,826 | ) |
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See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
| | | | | | | | Local Currency | | | Local Currency | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | | | Settlement | | | | Amount | | | Amount Purchased | | | U.S. Dollar Market | | | U.S. Dollar Market | | | Appreciation/ | |
Foreign Currency | | | | Date | | Counterparty | | Purchased Buy | | | Sell | | | Value Buy | | | Value Sell | | | (Depreciation) | |
To Buy: | | To Sell: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Euro | | Japanese Yen | | 11/2/2023 | | JP Morgan Chase | | | 1,020,000 | | | | 161,582,485 | | | | 1,079,479 | | | | (1,066,023 | ) | | $ | 13,456 | |
Japanese Yen | | Euro | | 11/2/2023 | | JP Morgan Chase | | | 160,174,272 | | | | 1,020,000 | | | | 1,056,733 | | | | (1,079,479 | ) | | | (22,746 | ) |
British Pound | | Euro | | 11/27/2023 | | Citi Capital Markets | | | 445,225 | | | | 510,000 | | | | 541,166 | | | | (540,314 | ) | | | 852 | |
Japanese Yen | | Euro | | 12/4/2023 | | JP Morgan Chase | | | 160,971,615 | | | | 1,020,000 | | | | 1,067,754 | | | | (1,080,981 | ) | | | (13,227 | ) |
British Pound | | Euro | | 1/19/2024 | | Barclay | | | 19,900 | | | | 22,728 | | | | 24,201 | | | | (24,146 | ) | | | 55 | |
Euro | | British Pound | | 1/19/2024 | | JP Morgan Chase | | | 1,369,522 | | | | 1,193,500 | | | | 1,454,923 | | | | (1,451,420 | ) | | | 3,503 | |
| | | | | | | | | 324,000,534 | | | | 165,348,713 | | | $ | 5,224,256 | | | $ | 5,242,363 | | | $ | (18,107 | ) |
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Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (18,107 | ) |
A/S | - Anonim Sirketi |
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LLC | - Limited Liability Company |
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LP | - Limited Partnership |
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LTD | - Limited Company |
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NV | - Naamioze Vennootschap |
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PLC | - Public Limited Company |
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REIT | - Real Estate Investment Trust |
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SA | - Société Anonyme |
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SA de CV | - Sociedad Anonima de Capital Variable |
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EUR003M | Euribor 3 Month |
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EUSA5 | EUR SWAP ANN (VS 6M) 5Y |
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H15T1Y | US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T Note Constant Maturity 1 Year |
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H15T5Y | US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T Note Constant Maturity 5 Year |
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SOFRRATE | United States SOFR Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
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AUD | Australian Dollar |
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BRL | Brazilian Real |
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CAD | Canadian Dollar |
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COP | Columbian Peso |
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EUR | Euro |
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GBP | British Pound |
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IDR | Indonesia Rupiah |
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INR | Indian Rupee |
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MXN | Mexican Peso |
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PLN | Polish Zloty |
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THB | Thailand Baht |
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USD | US Dollars |
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UYU | Uruguayan Peso |
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ZAR | South African Rand |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY BOND FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
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(b) | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. The security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of October 31, 2023 the total market value of 144A securities is $19,184,659 or 35.2% of net assets. |
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(c) | Variable rate security; the rate shown represents the rate on October 31, 2023. |
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(d) | All or a portion of these securities are on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $1,128,954 at October 31, 2023. |
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(e) | Represents issuer in default on interest payments; non-income producing security. |
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(f) | Percentage rounds to less than 0.1%. |
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(g) | Step bond. Coupon rate is fixed rate that changes on a specified date. The rate shown is the current rate at October 31, 2023. |
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(h) | Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of October 31, 2023. |
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(i) | The amounts shown are the underlying reference notional amounts to stock exchange indices 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 of the Fund’s 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. |
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(j) | The Trust’s securities lending policies and procedures require that the borrower: 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%. |
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(k) | If the Fund is a seller of protection and if a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) pay the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising of the referenced index. |
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See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
Dunham Large Cap Value Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (Great Lakes Advisors. LLC) |
Asset Class Recap
Overall large cap value stocks experienced volatility throughout the fiscal year. During the period large cap value stocks as measured by the Russell 1000 Value Index peaked in July and hit its lowest point in October. This volatility could potentially be explained by market uncertainties and a continuation of six consecutive Federal Reserve rate hikes throughout the period, which may have made highly liquid cash yielding accounts an attractive alternative for investors to hide. In total, a staggering average of 5.2 trillion dollars in cash was on the sidelines as measured by the MMFA Index. That number was up nearly half a trillion dollars from the year earlier. With tighter monetary policy potentially getting a grip on inflation without tipping the economy into a recession, this cash may stand to be deployed into equity markets when investors start to look for more robust returns heading into the new year. Although the dispersion in returns was relatively more pronounced than in previous years, even with the recent volatility and an unclear outlook on economic growth, both asset classes ended the period positive. For the fiscal year ending October 31, 2023, large cap value stocks, as measured by the Russell 1000 Value Index, finished rather flat, up only 0.13 percent, underperforming large cap growth stocks, as measured by the Russell 1000 Growth Index, which increased 18.9 percent.
Allocation Review
The Sub-Adviser’s investment philosophy is centered on the belief that alpha generation is driven by bottom-up stock selection rather than taking large sector bets. With that being said, the largest contributor to Fund performance for the fiscal year was the technology sector. From an absolute perspective the technology sector was up over 40 percent for the year. The Fund’s nearly 4 percent overweight to the sector combined with strong security selection contributed to positive Fund performance. Another sector that contributed to Fund performance was the materials and processing sector. Thanks to the Sub-Adviser’s effective security selection. A couple of sectors that served as the most significant detractors from Fund performance were consumer discretionary and financial services. Within the consumer discretionary sector poor security selection had a negative impact on relative performance, as the sector within the Fund was down 11.7 percent compared to the benchmark which was up 0.1 percent. Although the Fund had a slight underweight to financials, which helped from a relative standpoint, weak security selection prevailed and overall hurt fund performance.
Holding Insight
Within the best performing sector, technology, one holding specifically that had a fantastic year was Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) (holding weight*: 1.73 percent). A social technology company that builds applications and technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow business worldwide. META saw a significant growth in its valuation, which finished the fiscal year up 223.4 percent. The rally may have been caused by a growing investment in artificial intelligence and technology like virtual reality, along with a sharp increase in its core digital advertising business. The Fund’s exposure to Broadcom, Inc. (AVGO) (holding weight*: 1.29 percent), a global company that designs, develops, and supplies various semiconductor devices, helped boost performance. AVGO closed out the fiscal year with an 83.8 percent increase. Broadcom likely benefited from the need for generative AI capabilities which created a massive demand for its networking chips used in data centers. Another outperforming position came from the materials and processing sector. Owens Corning (OC) (holding weight*: 0.76 percent), one of the top global makers of building and construction materials for residential and commercial developers. OC was up 35.0 percent for the period. Owens Corning may have benefited from the historical 22-year high mortgage rates, having caused people to think twice about moving to a new home. If people can’t afford to take on a new mortgage at the higher rates, they may choose to improve what they already have, making their current homes a nicer place to live as well as raising its value. That is one of the markets Owens Corning played in its roofing business, largely driven by repair and remodeling activity.
A company that contributed to a pull back from Fund performance was Target Corporation (TGT) (holding weight*: 0.86 percent), a general merchandise retailer in the United States offering a variety of products through tangible locations as well as online. TGT was down 30.6 percent for the period, likely caused by the closure of nine U.S. locations, excess inventory, and rampant organized retail theft. Additionally, Truist Financial Corporation (TFC) (holding weight*: 0.37 percent), a holding company, which provides banking and trust services in the United Sates declined 32.9 percent for the fiscal year. This may have stemmed from the fallout from the banking crisis earlier this year. The worst performing position over the fiscal year came from the financial sector. PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) (holding weight*: 0.97 percent), which offers a technology platform that enables digital and mobile payments on behalf of consumers and merchants fell 38.0 percent. Likely from a combination of shrinking margins, a decline in active accounts, and intensifying competition with Apple Pay giving consumers another option at checkout rather than PYPL.
Sub-Adviser Outlook
The Sub-Adviser is cautiously optimistic for the remainder of 2023 and 2024. The Sub-Adviser believes that monetary tightening has affected equity markets, leading to economic weakness, but still market participants have remained resilient. Given the mixed ques, the Sub-Adviser is confident that avoiding landmines is key to positive relative performance. The Sub-Advisor will continue to implement its disciplined investment process, finding areas in the market that have seen recent weakness, and capitalizing on the shift in price. Focusing on corporate fundamentals is essential when identifying companies that are resilient enough to take on the current market environment, along with valuations that stand out. The Sub-Adviser recognizes that it cannot add value for clients without taking risk. Its focus is on identifying what the Sub-Adviser considers intelligent risks – the risks that are most likely to contribute to outperforming the benchmark and least likely to cause unnecessary volatility.
| * | Holdings percentage(s) of total investments, cash and unsettled trades excluding collateral for securities loaned as of 10/31/2023. |
Dunham Large Cap Value Fund |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) |
October 31, 2023 |
The Fund’s performance figures* for each of the periods ended October 31, 2023, compared to its benchmarks:
| | | |
| | Annualized | Annualized |
| 1 Year Return | 5 Year Return | 10 Year Return |
Class N | (1.14)% | 6.74% | 6.82% |
Class A with Load 5.75% | (7.06)% | 5.21% | 5.92% |
Class A without load | (1.41)% | 6.46% | 6.55% |
Class C | (2.09)% | 5.67% | 5.76% |
Russell 1000 Value Index (a) | 0.13% | 6.60% | 7.60% |
Morningstar Large Cap Value Category (b) | 0.76% | 6.91% | 7.34% |
| * | Total Returns are calculated based on traded NAVs. As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including underlying funds, are 1.26% for Class N, 2.26% for Class C and 1.51% 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. |
| (a) | 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. Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark. |
| (b) | 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. |
Comparison of the Change in Value of a $100,000 Investment
Portfolio Composition * (Unaudited) | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 8.1 | % |
Oil & Gas Producers | | | 7.4 | % |
Biotech & Pharma | | | 6.8 | % |
Medical Equipment & Devices | | | 6.2 | % |
Banking | | | 5.8 | % |
Insurance | | | 5.1 | % |
Health Care Facilities & Services | | | 4.4 | % |
Electric Utilities | | | 3.8 | % |
Semiconductors | | | 3.2 | % |
Others | | | 49.4 | % |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
* Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2023. Does not include derivative holdings.
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which are based on Fund net assets.
Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for a more detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.
DUNHAM LARGE CAP VALUE FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 97.9% | | | | |
| | | | AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 3.0% | | | | |
| 9,826 | | | L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | | $ | 1,762,883 | |
| 28,587 | | | Raytheon Technologies Corporation | | | 2,326,695 | |
| | | | | | | 4,089,578 | |
| | | | ASSET MANAGEMENT - 1.6% | | | | |
| 3,637 | | | BlackRock, Inc. | | | 2,226,862 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | AUTOMOTIVE - 0.7% | | | | |
| 33,963 | | | General Motors Company | | | 957,757 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | BANKING - 6.3% | | | | |
| 86,873 | | | Bank of America Corporation | | | 2,288,235 | |
| 28,059 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Company | | | 3,901,884 | |
| 17,945 | | | Truist Financial Corporation | | | 508,920 | |
| 48,748 | | | Wells Fargo & Company | | | 1,938,708 | |
| | | | | | | 8,637,747 | |
| | | | BIOTECH & PHARMA - 7.3% | | | | |
| 10,385 | | | AbbVie, Inc. | | | 1,466,154 | |
| 5,786 | | | Amgen, Inc. (b) | | | 1,479,480 | |
| 36,603 | | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | | | 1,886,153 | |
| 12,551 | | | Johnson & Johnson | | | 1,861,815 | |
| 33,147 | | | Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 3,404,197 | |
| | | | | | | 10,097,799 | |
| | | | CHEMICALS - 3.3% | | | | |
| 6,912 | | | Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. | | | 1,952,225 | |
| 31,232 | | | Corteva, Inc. | | | 1,503,508 | |
| 16,027 | | | DuPont de Nemours, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,168,048 | |
| | | | | | | 4,623,781 | |
| | | | CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS - 2.1% | | | | |
| 4,350 | | | Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | | | 1,778,889 | |
| 9,191 | | | Owens Corning | | | 1,041,984 | |
| | | | | | | 2,820,873 | |
| | | | CONSUMER SERVICES - 0.6% | | | | |
| 15,537 | | | Service Corp International(a) | | | 845,524 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM LARGE CAP VALUE FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 97.9% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | DIVERSIFIED INDUSTRIALS - 1.8% | | | | |
| 13,305 | | | Honeywell International, Inc. | | $ | 2,438,274 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | ELECTRIC UTILITIES - 4.1% | | | | |
| 20,359 | | | Duke Energy Corporation(a) | | | 1,809,712 | |
| 46,329 | | | NextEra Energy, Inc. | | | 2,700,980 | |
| 18,376 | | | Xcel Energy, Inc. | | | 1,089,146 | |
| | | | | | | 5,599,838 | |
| | | | ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 1.1% | | | | |
| 30,839 | | | Johnson Controls International PLC | | | 1,511,728 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION - 1.4% | | | | |
| 11,319 | | | Quanta Services, Inc. | | | 1,891,631 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT - 2.6% | | | | |
| 41,555 | | | Fox Corporation, Class A | | | 1,262,856 | |
| 27,743 | | | Walt Disney Company (The)(b) | | | 2,263,552 | |
| | | | | | | 3,526,408 | |
| | | | FOOD - 2.6% | | | | |
| 40,454 | | | Mondelez International, Inc., A | | | 2,678,458 | |
| 20,285 | | | Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 940,210 | |
| | | | | | | 3,618,668 | |
| | | | HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 4.7% | | | | |
| 12,282 | | | Cencora, Inc. | | | 2,274,012 | |
| 27,362 | | | CVS Health Corporation | | | 1,888,252 | |
| 4,347 | | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 2,328,079 | |
| | | | | | | 6,490,343 | |
| | | | HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS - 2.1% | | | | |
| 18,818 | | | Procter & Gamble Company (The) | | | 2,823,265 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | INDUSTRIAL REIT - 0.9% | | | | |
| 12,048 | | | Prologis, Inc. | | | 1,213,836 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM LARGE CAP VALUE FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 97.9% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | INFRASTRUCTURE REIT - 1.2% | | | | |
| 9,036 | | | American Tower Corp., A | | $ | 1,610,125 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES - 2.1% | | | | |
| 17,792 | | | Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (The) | | | 756,160 | |
| 19,365 | | | Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | 2,080,576 | |
| | | | | | | 2,836,736 | |
| | | | INSURANCE - 5.6% | | | | |
| 8,166 | | | Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(b) | | | 2,787,301 | |
| 24,992 | | | Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | | | 1,835,662 | |
| 12,057 | | | Prudential Financial, Inc.(a) | | | 1,102,492 | |
| 11,132 | | | Travelers Companies, Inc. (The) | | | 1,863,942 | |
| | | | | | | 7,589,397 | |
| | | | INTERNET MEDIA & SERVICES - 3.1% | | | | |
| 15,519 | | | Alphabet, Inc., A(b) | | | 1,925,598 | |
| 7,847 | | | Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 2,364,066 | |
| | | | | | | 4,289,664 | |
| | | | LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 1.1% | | | | |
| 10,681 | | | Darden Restaurants, Inc. | | | 1,554,406 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | MACHINERY - 2.4% | | | | |
| 5,546 | | | Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 1,253,673 | |
| 5,474 | | | Parker-Hannifin Corporation | | | 2,019,414 | |
| | | | | | | 3,273,087 | |
| | | | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES - 6.7% | | | | |
| 33,810 | | | Abbott Laboratories | | | 3,196,735 | |
| 57,804 | | | Avantor, Inc.(b) | | | 1,007,524 | |
| 5,098 | | | Becton Dickinson and Company | | | 1,288,672 | |
| 4,673 | | | Stryker Corporation | | | 1,262,738 | |
| 5,397 | | | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 2,400,424 | |
| | | | | | | 9,156,093 | |
| | | | OIL & GAS PRODUCERS - 8.0% | | | | |
| 23,348 | | | ConocoPhillips | | | 2,773,742 | |
| 16,718 | | | EOG Resources, Inc. | | | 2,110,648 | |
| 45,470 | | | Exxon Mobil Corporation(a) | | | 4,813,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM LARGE CAP VALUE FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 97.9% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | OIL & GAS PRODUCERS - 8.0% (Continued) | | | | |
| 10,838 | | | Phillips 66 | | $ | 1,236,291 | |
| | | | | | | 10,933,681 | |
| | | | OIL & GAS SERVICES & EQUIPMENT - 1.6% | | | | |
| 38,878 | | | Schlumberger Ltd. | | | 2,163,949 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | RESIDENTIAL REIT - 1.1% | | | | |
| 23,762 | | | Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.(a) | | | 1,563,540 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES - 0.9% | | | | |
| 10,569 | | | Target Corporation | | | 1,170,940 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY - 1.4% | | | | |
| 9,329 | | | Lowe’s Companies, Inc.(a) | | | 1,777,827 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SELF-STORAGE REIT - 1.2% | | | | |
| 6,613 | | | Public Storage(a) | | | 1,578,589 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SEMICONDUCTORS - 3.5% | | | | |
| 2,094 | | | Broadcom, Inc. | | | 1,761,828 | |
| 23,647 | | | Micron Technology, Inc. | | | 1,581,275 | |
| 21,701 | | | ON Semiconductor Corporation(a),(b) | | | 1,359,351 | |
| | | | | | | 4,702,454 | |
| | | | SOFTWARE - 2.9% | | | | |
| 5,028 | | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 1,700,017 | |
| 22,134 | | | Oracle Corporation | | | 2,288,656 | |
| | | | | | | 3,988,673 | |
| | | | SPECIALTY FINANCE - 0.9% | | | | |
| 8,250 | | | American Express Company | | | 1,204,748 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE - 1.7% | | | | |
| 8,409 | | | Motorola Solutions, Inc. | | | 2,341,570 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY SERVICES - 2.5% | | | | |
| 25,511 | | | PayPal Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | 1,321,470 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM LARGE CAP VALUE FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 97.9% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY SERVICES - 2.5% (Continued) | | | | |
| 6,001 | | | S&P Global, Inc. | | $ | 2,096,209 | |
| | | | | | | 3,417,679 | |
| | | | TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 1.2% | | | | |
| 47,295 | | | Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 1,661,473 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS - 2.6% | | | | |
| 69,747 | | | CSX Corporation | | | 2,081,949 | |
| 16,232 | | | Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc. | | | 793,583 | |
| 31,341 | | | Southwest Airlines Company | | | 696,710 | |
| | | | | | | 3,572,242 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $106,409,104) | | | 133,800,785 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 10.9% | | | | |
| | | | COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 8.8% | | | | |
| 12,014,247 | | | Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, , 5.49%(c)(d) | | | 12,014,247 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 2.1% | | | | |
| 2,862,807 | | | Invesco Treasury Portfolio Inst., Institutional Class, 5.27%(c) | | | 2,862,807 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $14,877,054) | | | 14,877,054 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 108.8% (Cost $121,286,158) | | $ | 148,677,839 | |
| | | | LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (8.8)% | | | (11,966,983 | ) |
| | | | NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | $ | 136,710,856 | |
LLC | - Limited Liability Company |
| |
LTD | - Limited Company |
| |
PLC | - Public Limited Company |
| |
REIT | - Real Estate Investment Trust |
(a) | All or a portion of these securities are on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $11,804,785 at October 31, 2023. |
| |
(b) | Non-income producing security. |
| |
(c) | Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of October 31, 2023. |
| |
(d) | The Trust’s securities lending policies and procedures require that the borrower: 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%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
Dunham Small Cap Value Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (Ziegler Capital Management, LLC)(“ZCM”) |
Asset Class Recap
Despite experiencing a strong rebound in the third fiscal quarter, small cap value stocks, as measured by the Russell 2000 Value Index, posted a negative 9.93 percent return during the fiscal year. The fourth fiscal quarter’s decline of 15.2 percent unwound all of the positive recovery experienced in the third fiscal quarter. These declines were primarily attributable to concerns that the Fed’s mission to squash inflation may come at the cost of a meaningful recession. In addition, the banking worries in the first half of the fiscal year did not dissipate as the 12-month period came to a close and the yield curve remained inverted. Although the Consumer & Producer Price Index reports have shown inflation softening, the Fed has made corresponding comments that have reinforced a hawkish outlook for rates. Therefore, there has been increased discussions regarding how smaller businesses may weather a prolonged high rate environment, especially as a substantial portion of their debt comes due over the next couple of years at significantly higher rates than what they locked in over the past years. During the fiscal year, small cap value stocks underperformed their small cap growth counterparts, as measured by the Russell 2000 Growth Index, by 2.3 percent.
Allocation Review
The Sub-Adviser attempts to match the Fund’s sector allocation to the benchmark index; therefore, changes to benchmark weights are generally quickly reflected within the Fund. By maintaining a similar sector allocation to the benchmark index, the Sub-Adviser is striving to maximize how much security selection, as opposed to sector allocation differences, effects the dispersion in returns between the Fund and the benchmark index over time. Therefore, the largest average sector weights in the Fund over the twelve-month period were a nearly 35 percent allocation to the financial services sector, a 12 percent allocation to the producer durables sector, and an approximate 10 percent allocation to the consumer discretionary sector. Of these three largest sectors, the worst performer in the benchmark index and the Fund was the financial services sector as the banking issues near the beginning of 2023 significantly impacted performance. Conversely, the best performing of these three sectors in the benchmark index and the Fund was the producer durables sector. As the financial services sector in the benchmark index fell more than 17 percent and the producer durables sector increased nearly 10 percent, this resulted in a nearly 27 percent dispersion between the two sectors.
Holdings Insights
The Sub-Adviser’s superior stock selection within the financial services and producer durables sectors more than offset their adverse selection within the consumer discretionary, materials & processing, technology, and energy sectors. Within the financial services sector, the Fund did not avoid holding the poor-performing banks such as Heritage Financial Corporation (HFWA) (holding weight*: 0.84 percent), a regional bank in the Pacific Northwest, Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (HTLF) (holding weight*: 1.16 percent), a bank that primarily operates in the Mid-West, and Banner Corporation (BANR) (holding weight*: 1.13 percent), a bank that primarily operates in the Western U.S. and Idaho. However, the financial services sector was also home to real estate-oriented companies such as Essential Properties Realty (EPRT) (holding weight*: 1.60 percent), a lessor of single-tenant commercial properties, Mr. Cooper Group Inc. (COOP) (holding weight*: 1.42 percent), a mortgage and loan servicer, and Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) (holding weight*: 1.06 percent), a mortgage insurance and re-insurance provider. During the fiscal year, HFWA, HTLF, and BANR fell 49.1 percent, 42.6 percent, and 42.0 percent, respectively. Over the same 12-month time period, EPRT, COOP, and ESNT increased 7.0 percent, 43.2 percent, and 22.1 percent, respectively.
As the producer durables sector finished the fiscal year as one of the strongest performing sectors, detractors from absolute performance were hard to come by. One of the worst performers within the sector was Belden Inc. (BDC) (holding weight*: 0.64 percent), a cable and networking products provider, which increased 2.1 percent, underperforming the sector as a whole by close to 8 percent. However, holdings such as SkyWest Inc. (SKYW) (holding weight*: 1.53 percent), a regional airline, and Encore Wire Corp. (WIRE) (holding weight*: 0.87 percent), a manufacturer of copper and aluminum wire, surged 138.5 percent and 30.0 percent during the same 12-month period, substantially contributing to outperformance in the sector. Conversely, the consumer discretionary sector contained more absolute detractors for the Fund and few contributors. For example, the Fund held American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings (AXL) (holding weight*: 1.13 percent), an automotive supplier of drivetrain systems, and Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. (SBH) (holding weight*: 0.60 percent), a distributor of retail beauty products. During the fiscal year, AXL and SBH declined 30.3 percent and 33.1 percent, respectively. Despite being one of the smaller sectors within the benchmark index and the Fund, one of the best performers was found within the technology sector. The Fund held LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. (RAMP) (holding weight*: 1.85 percent), a marketing technology company, which rose 50.7 percent during the fiscal year.
Sub-Adviser Outlook
The Sub-Adviser believes that the primary factors it utilizes to select small cap value stocks are capturing opportunities as the performance dispersion amongst sector constituents remains high. The Sub-Adviser continues to implement its quantitatively driven approach, focusing on what its industry-specific factors have identified as attractive opportunities. The Sub-Adviser remains disciplined in its application of its models and factors and it recognizes that subjective tampering can derail its systematic process. The Sub-Adviser has broadly maintained a higher focus on what it believes are quality-oriented factors, which the Sub-Adviser believes may prevail as smaller capitalization companies seek refinancing amidst the higher rate environment. It believes that this may result in an increase in defaults and a higher dispersion between companies that have been more diligent in the maintenance of their balance sheet and those that have overextended their debt burden during the long low-rate environment that was abruptly cut short by the Fed’s tightening. However, the Sub-Adviser does not reposition its industry specific factors based on market expectations or macroeconomic outlook, and instead the Sub-Adviser maintains the expectation that valuation-oriented, high-quality seeking signals will prevail.
| * | Holdings percentage(s) of total investments, cash and unsettled trades excluding collateral for securities loaned as of 10/31/2023. |
Dunham Small Cap Value Fund |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) |
October 31, 2023 |
The Fund’s performance figures* for each of the periods ended October 31, 2023, compared to its benchmarks:
| | | |
| | Annualized | Annualized |
| 1 Year Return | 5 Year Return | 10 Year Return |
Class N | (5.61)% | 3.51% | 5.44% |
Class A with Load 5.75% | (11.23)% | 2.03% | 4.56% |
Class A without load | (5.81)% | 3.24% | 5.18% |
Class C | (6.53)% | 2.47% | 4.39% |
Russell 2000 Value Index (a) | (9.93)% | 3.26% | 5.20% |
Morningstar Small Cap Value Category (b) | (3.36)% | 5.24% | 5.53% |
| * | Total Returns are calculated based on traded NAVs. As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including underlying funds, are 1.61% for Class N, 2.61% for Class C and 1.86% 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. |
| (a) | 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. |
| (b) | 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. |
Comparison of the Change in Value of a $100,000 Investment
Portfolio Composition * (Unaudited) | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 22.9 | % |
Banking | | | 12.5 | % |
Oil & Gas Producers | | | 6.8 | % |
Biotech & Pharma | | | 4.7 | % |
Retail - Discretionary | | | 3.9 | % |
Commercial Support Services | | | 3.4 | % |
Home Construction | | | 3.4 | % |
Retail REIT | | | 3.2 | % |
Industrial Intermediate Prod | | | 2.5 | % |
Other | | | 36.9 | % |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
* Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2023. Does not include derivative holdings.
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which are based on Fund net assets.
Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for a more detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.
DUNHAM SMALL CAP VALUE FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 99.6% | | | | |
| | | | AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 1.3% | | | | |
| 13,488 | | | AAR Corporation(a) | | $ | 800,648 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | APPAREL & TEXTILE PRODUCTS - 1.1% | | | | |
| 8,160 | | | Oxford Industries, Inc.(b) | | | 688,704 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | ASSET MANAGEMENT - 1.0% | | | | |
| 20,900 | | | Victory Capital Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | 615,714 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | AUTOMOTIVE - 1.1% | | | | |
| 100,777 | | | American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 680,245 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | BANKING - 16.1% | | | | |
| 33,881 | | | Amalgamated Financial Corporation | | | 617,989 | |
| 16,034 | | | Banner Corporation | | | 676,795 | |
| 27,001 | | | Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. | | | 529,490 | |
| 36,916 | | | Central Pacific Financial Corporation | | | 582,534 | |
| 18,700 | | | Enterprise Financial Services Corporation | | | 650,199 | |
| 17,109 | | | First Financial Corporation | | | 588,721 | |
| 21,298 | | | Hancock Whitney Corporation(b) | | | 733,290 | |
| 33,921 | | | Hanmi Financial Corporation | | | 497,960 | |
| 25,309 | | | Heartland Financial USA, Inc. | | | 693,467 | |
| 31,118 | | | Heritage Financial Corporation | | | 506,290 | |
| 23,735 | | | Independent Bank Corporation | | | 473,513 | |
| 57,320 | | | Old National Bancorp(b) | | | 785,285 | |
| 48,490 | | | Old Second Bancorp, Inc. | | | 657,524 | |
| 14,233 | | | Pathward Financial, Inc. | | | 644,613 | |
| 22,659 | | | Peoples Bancorp, Inc. | | | 624,935 | |
| 16,842 | | | TrustCompany Bank Corp NY | | | 429,976 | |
| | | | | | | 9,692,581 | |
| | | | BIOTECH & PHARMA - 6.1% | | | | |
| 8,200 | | | ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 506,268 | |
| 27,249 | | | Anika Therapeutics, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 531,356 | |
| 16,000 | | | Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 305,600 | |
| 27,298 | | | Bridgebio Pharma, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 710,840 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
|
DUNHAM SMALL CAP VALUE FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 99.6% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | BIOTECH & PHARMA - 6.1% (Continued) | | | | |
| 20,500 | | | Dynavax Technologies Corporation(a),(b) | | $ | 291,305 | |
| 17,073 | | | Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 234,412 | |
| 27,435 | | | Ideaya Biosciences, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 745,409 | |
| 48,771 | | | Liquidia Technologies, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 317,499 | |
| | | | | | | 3,642,689 | |
| | | | CHEMICALS - 2.1% | | | | |
| 22,251 | | | AdvanSix, Inc. | | | 613,015 | |
| 12,734 | | | Minerals Technologies, Inc. | | | 688,400 | |
| | | | | | | 1,301,415 | |
| | | | COMMERCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES - 4.5% | | | | |
| 9,200 | | | ASGN, Inc.(a) | | | 767,832 | |
| 44,900 | | | Deluxe Corporation | | | 765,545 | |
| 8,095 | | | Huron Consulting Group, Inc.(a) | | | 804,318 | |
| 12,015 | | | Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., Class A | | | 272,861 | |
| | | | | | | 2,610,556 | |
| | | | CONTAINERS & PACKAGING - 1.0% | | | | |
| 38,925 | | | O-I Glass, Inc.(a) | | | 601,391 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | ELECTRIC UTILITIES - 1.1% | | | | |
| 21,681 | | | Avista Corporation | | | 687,071 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 1.8% | | | | |
| 5,450 | | | Belden, Inc. | | | 386,405 | |
| 24,000 | | | Vontier Corporation | | | 709,440 | |
| | | | | | | 1,095,845 | |
| | | | FOOD - 1.3% | | | | |
| 31,717 | | | Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. | | | 792,925 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | GAS & WATER UTILITIES - 2.9% | | | | |
| 9,930 | | | ONE Gas, Inc.(b) | | | 599,771 | |
| 9,124 | | | SJW Group | | | 570,068 | |
| 10,277 | | | Spire, Inc.(b) | | | 571,710 | |
| | | | | | | 1,741,549 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM SMALL CAP VALUE FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 99.6% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 1.5% | | | | |
| 51,902 | | | AdaptHealth Corporation(a) | | $ | 380,442 | |
| 22,200 | | | Select Medical Holdings Corporation | | | 504,606 | |
| | | | | | | 885,048 | |
| | | | HEALTH CARE REIT - 1.3% | | | | |
| 36,002 | | | CareTrust REIT, Inc.(b) | | | 774,764 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | HOME CONSTRUCTION - 4.5% | | | | |
| 39,700 | | | JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.(a) | | | 449,801 | |
| 8,270 | | | M/I Homes, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 678,719 | |
| 10,506 | | | Patrick Industries, Inc.(b) | | | 789,526 | |
| 18,923 | | | Taylor Morrison Home Corporation(a) | | | 725,129 | |
| | | | | | | 2,643,175 | |
| | | | HOTEL REIT - 0.9% | | | | |
| 60,380 | | | RLJ Lodging Trust | | | 567,572 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | INDUSTRIAL INTERMEDIATE PROD - 3.2% | | | | |
| 7,680 | | | EnPro Industries, Inc. | | | 852,941 | |
| 28,986 | | | Mueller Industries, Inc.(b) | | | 1,093,062 | |
| | | | | | | 1,946,003 | |
| | | | INDUSTRIAL REIT - 1.1% | | | | |
| 33,244 | | | Plymouth Industrial REIT, Inc. | | | 662,885 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES - 1.6% | | | | |
| 7,200 | | | Evercore Partners, Inc., Class A | | | 937,296 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | INSURANCE - 1.3% | | | | |
| 13,544 | | | Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. | | | 773,362 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | INTERNET MEDIA & SERVICES - 0.8% | | | | |
| 31,387 | | | TripAdvisor, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 463,272 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 1.0% | | | | |
| 26,831 | | | Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.(b) | | | 626,236 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM SMALL CAP VALUE FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 99.6% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | MACHINERY - 0.8% | | | | |
| 16,315 | | | Columbus McKinnon Corporation | | $ | 498,750 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES - 0.8% | | | | |
| 27,118 | | | Avanos Medical, Inc.(a) | | | 497,886 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | METALS & MINING - 0.9% | | | | |
| 2,914 | | | Encore Wire Corporation(b) | | | 521,111 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | MORTGAGE FINANCE - 1.9% | | | | |
| 64,144 | | | Ladder Capital Corporation | | | 648,496 | |
| 53,487 | | | Ready Capital Corporation(b) | | | 504,382 | |
| | | | | | | 1,152,878 | |
| | | | OFFICE REIT - 1.0% | | | | |
| 34,727 | | | Cousins Properties, Inc. | | | 620,571 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | OIL & GAS PRODUCERS - 8.8% | | | | |
| 37,500 | | | CNX Resources Corporation(a),(b) | | | 814,500 | |
| 46,400 | | | Crescent Energy Company(b) | | | 565,152 | |
| 7,400 | | | Gulfport Energy Corporation(a) | | | 914,714 | |
| 20,000 | | | Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.(b) | | | 766,800 | |
| 14,000 | | | Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 459,480 | |
| 21,979 | | | PBF Energy, Inc., Class A | | | 1,044,662 | |
| 20,796 | | | SilverBow Resources, Inc.(a) | | | 709,144 | |
| | | | | | | 5,274,452 | |
| | | | OIL & GAS SERVICES & EQUIPMENT - 2.8% | | | | |
| 44,618 | | | Liberty Oilfield Services, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 878,974 | |
| 97,524 | | | RPC, Inc.(b) | | | 811,400 | |
| | | | | | | 1,690,374 | |
| | | | REAL ESTATE OWNERS & DEVELOPERS - 0.7% | | | | |
| 6,600 | | | Howard Hughes Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 437,778 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | RESIDENTIAL REIT - 0.7% | | | | |
| 8,321 | | | Centerspace | | | 404,234 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM SMALL CAP VALUE FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 99.6% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES - 1.4% | | | | |
| 10,293 | | | Ingles Markets, Inc., Class A | | $ | 825,704 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY - 5.1% | | | | |
| 13,701 | | | Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.(b) | | | 614,353 | |
| 3,590 | | | Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 687,018 | |
| 29,254 | | | Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.(b) | | | 768,210 | |
| 42,458 | | | Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 360,893 | |
| 8,405 | | | Signet Jewelers Ltd.(b) | | | 586,921 | |
| | | | | | | 3,017,395 | |
| | | | RETAIL REIT - 4.2% | | | | |
| 50,057 | | | Acadia Realty Trust | | | 716,816 | |
| 43,751 | | | Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.(b) | | | 960,335 | |
| 21,513 | | | Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. | | | 774,253 | |
| | | | | | | 2,451,404 | |
| | | | SEMICONDUCTORS - 2.0% | | | | |
| 10,561 | | | Diodes, Inc.(a) | | | 687,311 | |
| 19,690 | | | Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 469,803 | |
| | | | | | | 1,157,114 | |
| | | | SOFTWARE - 1.2% | | | | |
| 81,125 | | | SolarWinds Corporation(a) | | | 747,161 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SPECIALTY FINANCE - 2.4% | | | | |
| 13,425 | | | Essent Group Ltd. | | | 634,197 | |
| 15,079 | | | Mr Cooper Group, Inc.(a) | | | 852,416 | |
| | | | | | | 1,486,613 | |
| | | | SPECIALTY REIT - 0.7% | | | | |
| 10,192 | | | EPR Properties(b) | | | 435,198 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE - 1.0% | | | | |
| 79,889 | | | Viavi Solutions, Inc.(a) | | | 621,536 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY SERVICES - 1.9% | | | | |
| 40,056 | | | LiveRamp Holdings, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 1,107,949 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM SMALL CAP VALUE FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 99.6% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS - 2.7% | | | | |
| 17,354 | | | Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. | | $ | 685,222 | |
| 21,811 | | | SkyWest, Inc.(a) | | | 919,770 | |
| | | | | | | 1,604,992 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $61,681,771) | | | 59,784,046 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 30.1% | | | | |
| | | | COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 29.7% | | | | |
| 17,799,478 | | | Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, , 5.49%(c)(d) | | | 17,799,478 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 0.4% | | | | |
| 228,502 | | | Invesco Treasury Portfolio Inst., Institutional Class, 5.27%(c) | | | 228,502 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $18,027,980) | | | 18,027,980 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 129.7% (Cost $79,709,751) | | $ | 77,812,026 | |
| | | | LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (29.7)% | | | (17,837,759 | ) |
| | | | NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | $ | 59,974,267 | |
LLC | - Limited Liability Company |
| |
LTD | - Limited Company |
| |
REIT | - Real Estate Investment Trust |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
| |
(b) | All or a portion of these securities are on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $17,506,212 at October 31, 2023. |
| |
(c) | Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of October 31, 2023. |
| |
(d) | The Trust’s securities lending policies and procedures require that the borrower: 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%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
Dunham Focused Large Cap Growth Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (The Ithaka Group, LLC) |
Asset Class Recap
The fiscal year unfolded with dynamic shifts in the performance of large cap growth stocks, as measured by the Russell 1000 Growth Index. The first fiscal quarter marked a positive start, with a 4.6 percent increase, offering a recovery from the previous fiscal year’s substantial 24.6 percent decline. This was achieved amid concerns of a potential U.S recession, ongoing interest rate hikes and geopolitical uncertainties. The second quarter saw a continuation of positive momentum, with a modest 2.0 percent increase. Despite worries about the U.S banking sector, softer corporate earnings, and persistent geopolitical tensions, the market demonstrated resilience. The third quarter witnessed a robust rally, with a 14.4 percent surge, fueled by enthusiasm for technological innovation and the hopes that the federal Reserve tightening cycle might be concluding. However, the fourth quarter introduced a shift in momentum, with a decline attributed to the Federal Reserves’ commitment to higher interest rates, declining consumer sentiment, geopolitical tension, and persistent inflation. Notably, during the fiscal year large cap growth stocks increased 18.95 percent and large cap value stocks, as measured by the Russell 1000 Value Index, increased by 0.10 percent. Large cap growth stocks outperformed their value counterparts by 18.85 percent during the fiscal year.
Allocation Review
When considering large cap growth sectors that comprise more than 5 percent of the Russell 1000 Growth Index, all sectors ended the fiscal year in positive territory. The largest sectors in the index, technology and consumer discretionary, increased 18 percent and 37 percent, respectively. When aggregating the weights of these two sectors together, they comprise 64 percent of the index, within the technology sector alone making up 46.45 percent of the index. Therefore, much of the performance of large cap growth stocks was dictated by the overall direction of these two sectors. Although the Fund consistently had lower exposure to the technology sector, the Sub-Advisors security selection within the sector attributed the most to the positive relative performance of the Fund. In addition, the Fund having no exposure to the consumer staples and the producer durables sectors benefited the Fund from an allocation perspective. The health care sector was the worst performing sector for the fiscal year. The Fund being overweight in this sector along with poor security selection hindered the relative performance of the Fund. Overall, the Fund outperformed relative to the benchmark for the fiscal year.
Holding Insights
The most meaningful contributor to positive fund performance over the fiscal year was Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) (holding weight*: 7.28 percent), a designer of graphic processing units and application programming interfaces. NVDA continued to surge throughout the fiscal year assisted by the growth and enthusiasm for artificial intelligence as the company maintains approximately 75 percent of the market share in the production of chips used to power service for AI technology. Also aiding performance was the company’s exceptional earnings reports through the year. In particular, NVDA’s third quarter earnings report in which executives forecasted $11 billion in revenues, surpassing analysts’ forecast of $7.1 billion. Over the fiscal year, NVDA generated a return of 202.3 percent after jumping 105.7 in the first half of the fiscal year. Another technology stock that positively contributed to the absolute fund performance throughout the fiscal year was Microsoft Corp (MSFT) (holding weight*: 8.3 percent), a multinational technology company. MSFT also benefited from the excitement for artificial intelligence and announced the release of “Copilot”, an artificial intelligent integration into Microsoft 365 applications.
One of the most significant detractors from the Fund’s performance within the fiscal year was Insulet Corp. (PODD) (holding weight*: 1.2 percent). PODD is a medical device company focused on the design, development, and commercialization of insulin pump systems for people with type-1 diabetes. PODD’s stock was under pressure going into the second half of the fiscal year due to the FDA’s approval of glucagon-like-peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1’s). These injectable drugs were approved for chronic weight management and resulted in a short-term impact on the PODD’s pump system sales. The substantial sell-off of PODD was due to investor’s fear that the approved drugs would impact the companies addressable market overtime. Another detractor that was also in the health care sector in which the Fund held was Dexcom Inc. (DXCM) (holding weight*: 2.4 percent). DXCM is a medical device company focused on the design, development, and commercialization of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems, primarily for people with diabetes. DXCM’s CGM system is superior to traditional fingerstick tests as it provides users with continuous data. Much like PODD, DXCM stock suffered from fears surrounding the long-term impact of GLP-1’s on the company’s addressable market. However, the Sub-Adviser is confident with their position in these holdings due to fundamental factors and believes the reaction from investors is overplayed and temporary.
Sub-Adviser Outlook
The Sub-Adviser maintains a concentrated portfolio of holdings, which may result in large variations in the Fund’s performance compared to the benchmark index’s performance, especially in short-term time periods. The Sub-Adviser remains confident in the prospects of many of the holdings that declined in the past fiscal year, and the Fund continues to hold what the Sub-Adviser believes to be the strongest growth stocks, primarily focusing on free-cash-flow and fundamental factors that traditionally support long-term growth. The Fund continues to hold an array of stocks ranging from cloud-based technologies to brick-and-mortar retailers. The Sub-Adviser is optimistic that remaining concentrated in the Fund’s number of holdings will prove to be more impactful to the Fund’s outperformance relative to its benchmark index over the long term than the impact of sector weightings.
| * | Holdings percentage(s) of total investments, cash and unsettled trades excluding collateral for securities loaned as of 10/31/2023. |
Dunham Focused Large Cap Growth Fund |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) |
October 31, 2023 |
The Fund’s performance figures* for each of the periods ended October 31, 2023, compared to its benchmarks:
| | Annualized | Annualized |
| 1 Year Return | 5 Year Return | 10 Year Return |
Class N | 26.21% | 11.37% | 10.96% |
Class A with Load 5.75% | 18.68% | 9.78% | 10.02% |
Class A without load | 25.91% | 11.09% | 10.67% |
Class C | 24.95% | 10.26% | 9.86% |
Russell 1000 Growth Index (a) | 18.95% | 14.22% | 13.82% |
Morningstar Large Cap Growth Category (b) | 13.78% | 10.13% | 10.52% |
| * | Total Returns are calculated based on traded NAVs. As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including the cost of underlying funds, are 1.01% for Class N, 2.01% for Class C and 1.26% 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. |
| (a) | 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. |
| (b) | 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. |
Comparison of the Change in Value of a $100,000 Investment
Portfolio Composition * (Unaudited) | |
Technology | | | 55.9 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 16.8 | % |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 10.8 | % |
Health Care | | | 8.3 | % |
Communications | | | 5.9 | % |
Financials | | | 2.1 | % |
Short-Term Investment | | | 0.2 | % |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
* Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2023. Does not include derivative holdings.
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which are based on Fund net assets.
Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for a more detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.
DUNHAM FOCUSED LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 99.8% | | | | |
| | | | ADVERTISING & MARKETING - 1.4% | | | | |
| 29,819 | | | Trade Desk, Inc. (The), Class A(a),(b) | | $ | 2,115,956 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | ASSET MANAGEMENT - 2.4% | | | | |
| 38,617 | | | Blackstone, Inc. | | | 3,566,280 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | E-COMMERCE DISCRETIONARY - 10.2% | | | | |
| 87,851 | | | Amazon.com, Inc.(a) | | | 11,692,089 | |
| 2,939 | | | MercadoLibre, Inc.(a) | | | 3,646,535 | |
| | | | | | | 15,338,624 | |
| | | | INTERNET MEDIA & SERVICES - 5.2% | | | | |
| 7,006 | | | Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 2,110,698 | |
| 9,517 | | | Netflix, Inc.(a) | | | 3,918,054 | |
| 40,650 | | | Uber Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 1,759,332 | |
| | | | | | | 7,788,084 | |
| | | | LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 3.5% | | | | |
| 2,702 | | | Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(a) | | | 5,247,824 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES - 9.3% | | | | |
| 9,202 | | | Align Technology, Inc.(a) | | | 1,698,597 | |
| 39,970 | | | DexCom, Inc.(a) | | | 3,550,535 | |
| 35,844 | | | Edwards Lifesciences Corporation(a) | | | 2,283,980 | |
| 13,589 | | | Insulet Corporation(a) | | | 1,801,494 | |
| 17,653 | | | Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(a) | | | 4,628,969 | |
| | | | | | | 13,963,575 | |
| | | | RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY - 5.1% | | | | |
| 10,673 | | | Lululemon Athletica, Inc.(a) | | | 4,199,612 | |
| 17,585 | | | Tractor Supply Company (b) | | | 3,386,168 | |
| | | | | | | 7,585,780 | |
| | | | SEMICONDUCTORS - 13.7% | | | | |
| 33,854 | | | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(a) | | | 3,334,619 | |
| 7,001 | | | ASML Holding N.V. - ADR(b) | | | 4,192,269 | |
| 43,256 | | | Marvell Technology, Inc. | | | 2,042,548 | |
| 26,773 | | | NVIDIA Corporation | | | 10,918,030 | |
| | | | | | | 20,487,466 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM FOCUSED LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 99.8% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | SOFTWARE - 33.5% | | | | |
| 11,906 | | | Adobe Systems, Inc.(a) | | $ | 6,334,706 | |
| 13,557 | | | Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 3,251,646 | |
| 6,155 | | | Intuit, Inc. | | | 3,046,417 | |
| 36,880 | | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 12,469,497 | |
| 10,689 | | | Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(a) | | | 2,597,641 | |
| 28,791 | | | Salesforce, Inc.(a) | | | 5,782,097 | |
| 18,692 | | | ServiceNow, Inc.(a) | | | 10,875,940 | |
| 8,360 | | | Snowflake, Inc.(a) | | | 1,213,287 | |
| 23,885 | | | Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A(a),(b) | | | 4,602,878 | |
| | | | | | | 50,174,109 | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE - 4.6% | | | | |
| 40,653 | | | Apple, Inc. | | | 6,942,313 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY SERVICES - 10.9% | | | | |
| 26,758 | | | Mastercard, Inc., Class A | | | 10,070,374 | |
| 26,924 | | | Visa, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 6,329,831 | |
| | | | | | | 16,400,205 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $75,668,581) | | | 149,610,216 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 12.3% | | | | |
| | | | MONEY MARKET FUND – 0.2% | | | | |
| 282,520 | | | STIT - Treasury Obligations Portfolio, , 5.25%(c) | | | 282,520 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 12.1% | | | | |
| 18,221,409 | | | Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, 5.49%(c),(d) | | | 18,221,409 | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $18,503,929) | | | 18,503,929 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 112.1% (Cost $94,172,510) | | $ | 168,114,145 | |
| | | | LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (12.1)% | | | (18,189,743 | ) |
| | | | NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | $ | 149,924,402 | |
ADR | - American Depositary Receipt |
| |
ETF | - Exchange-Traded Fund |
| |
LLC | - Limited Liability Company |
| (a) | Non-income producing security. |
| (b) | All or a portion of these securities are on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $18,115,263 at October 31, 2023. |
| (c) | Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of October 31, 2023. |
| (d) | 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%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
Dunham Small Cap Growth Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (Pier Capital, LLC) |
Asset Class Recap
Throughout the fiscal year, the market underwent a series of shifts and divergent trends. The first quarter was marked by volatility, driven by concerns over persistent inflation and the Federal Reserve’s stance on monetary policy. Despite challenges, small cap growth stocks, as measured by the Russell 2000 Growth Index, rebounded at the end of the fiscal quarter, laying the foundation for a nuanced fiscal second quarter. In the third fiscal quarter, the market saw a recovery characterized by subdued volatility and a robust rally in small cap growth stocks, fueled by a resilient U.S. consumer and positive signals from the Federal Reserve. However, the fourth fiscal quarter witnessed a reversal, with small cap growth stock experiencing an 18 percent decline, attributed to factors such as the Federal Reserve’s commitment to maintaining higher interest rates, declining consumer sentiment, geopolitical tensions, and lingering inflationary pressures. Notably, during the fiscal year small cap growth stocks declined 7.63 percent and small cap value stocks, as measured by the Russell 2000 Value Index, declined 10 percent. Small cap growth stocks outperformed their value counterparts by 2.37 percent during the fiscal year.
Allocation Review
During the fiscal year, all sectors within the Fund outperformed from a relative perspective. The performance can be attributed to the Sub-Adviser’s superior bottom-up stock selection approach. The dispersion in the returns for the top performing sector, energy, and the worst performing sector, health care, amounted to roughly 59 percent. The sectors that experienced the strongest absolute performance within the Fund were the consumer staples and energy sector. However, the sector that contributed the most to the Fund’s performance from an allocation perspective for the fiscal year was the consumer discretionary sector, which can be attributed to the efficient stock selection of the Sub-Advisers. Conversely, the sector that detracted the most from the absolute performance of the Fund for the fiscal year was the industrials sector.
Holding Highlights
In the energy sector, the top performing sector for the asset class in the fiscal year, the Fund held TechnipFMC plc (FTI) (holding weight*: 1.47 percent). FTI is an oilfield provider that offers subsea, surface, onshore, and offshore solutions for oil and gas projects to companies worldwide. FTI has continued to deliver solid performance throughout the fiscal year and has remained on track to achieve their 2023 targets. FTI has been awarded numerous contracts throughout the year, resulting in order intakes of $8.5 billion year to date surpassing the $8 billion of orders secured in fiscal year 2022. In addition, FTI is looking to convert 40 to 50 percent of its adjusted EBITDA into free cash flow by 2025, which will facilitate in debt reduction and lower the company’s annual interest expense. FTI has surged 78 percent within the fiscal year. The holding that contributed the most to the absolute performance throughout the fiscal year was Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS) (holding weight*: 0.89 percent). ACLS provides components for the semiconductor industries. The company designs, manufactures, and services ion implantation, dry strip, thermal processing, and curing equipment used in the fabrication of semiconductor chips. The growth and enthusiasm for artificial intelligence technologies has been of substantial relevance within the fiscal year and has been a contributing factor to the growth of ACLS. In addition, ACLS has reported stellar earnings for each quarter, exceeding analysts’ expectations. ACLS has surged 119 percent through the fiscal year.
The health care sector experienced severe turbulence throughout the fiscal year, and the Fund was susceptible to negative performance. Within the sector, the Fund’s worst performer for the fiscal year was Silk Roads Medical, Inc. (SILK) (holding weight**: 0.34 percent). Silk produces and distributes surgical equipment that develops and manufactures less-invasive medical devices intended to improve the treatment of carotid artery stenting. Silk declined 83 percent during the fiscal year and could be the result of an unfavorable government decision regarding Medicare coverage for carotid artery stenting. Within the consumer discretionary sector, the Fund held Lindbald Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (LIND) (holding weight*: 0.89 percent). LIND is an expedition travel company specializing in both ship-based and land-based travel experiences. The company operates under its Linbald Expeditions brand for ship-based voyages, offering expeditions on nimble and customized vessels that can access remote and culturally significant destinations. LIND underperformance within the fiscal quarter can be attributed to the reporting of high operating costs in the company’s earnings. Although the Sub-Adviser finds the company’s revenue growth encouraging, total operating expenses rose by 21 percent within the fiscal quarter. LIND declined 46 percent through the fiscal year.
Sub-Adviser Outlook
The Sub-Adviser is cautiously optimistic regarding signs that the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes are having the desired effect on inflation, which has slowed. However, the Sub-Adviser believes that the ability of the Federal Reserve to navigate well enough to avoid a recession is uncertain and that some businesses may be materially impacted if there is a significant misstep. The Sub-Adviser will continue to navigate the market with these factors in mind and seek out companies with compelling products or services with strong value propositions, particularly companies that can help businesses leverage technology to enhance efficiency to counter the effects of higher capital and labor costs.
| * | Holdings percentage(s) of total investments, cash and unsettled trades excluding collateral for securities loaned as of 10/31/2023. |
| ** | Holdings percentage(s) as of the date prior to the sale of the security. |
Dunham Small Cap Growth Fund |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) |
October 31, 2023 |
The Fund’s performance figures* for each of the periods ended October 31, 2023, compared to its benchmarks:
| | Annualized | Annualized |
| 1 Year Return | 5 Year Return | 10 Year Return |
Class N | (1.56)% | 5.10% | 7.75% |
Class A with Load 5.75% | (7.51)% | 3.60% | 6.84% |
Class A without load | (1.85)% | 4.83% | 7.48% |
Class C | (2.58)% | 4.06% | 6.68% |
Russell 2000 Growth Index (a) | (7.63)% | 2.68% | 5.67% |
Morningstar Small Cap Growth Category (b) | (7.40)% | 3.83% | 6.13% |
| * | Total Returns are calculated based on traded NAVs. As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including the cost of underlying funds, are 1.17% for Class N, 2.17% for Class C and 1.42% 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 |
| (a) | 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. |
| (b) | 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. |
Comparison of the Change in Value of a $100,000 Investment
Portfolio Composition * (Unaudited) | |
Technology | | | 24.5 | % |
Collateral For Securities Loaned | | | 20.6 | % |
Health Care | | | 15.5 | % |
Industrials | | | 10.9 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 8.0 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 6.0 | % |
Financials | | | 5.1 | % |
Energy | | | 3.7 | % |
Communications | | | 2.7 | % |
Short-Term Investment | | | 2.2 | % |
Materials | | | 0.8 | % |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
* Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2023. Does not include derivative holdings.
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which are based on Fund net assets.
Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for a more detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.
DUNHAM SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 97.7% | | | | |
| | | | ADVERTISING & MARKETING - 1.0% | | | | |
| 8,364 | | | Trade Desk, Inc. (The), Class A(a),(b) | | $ | 593,509 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 1.7% | | | | |
| 15,518 | | | Hexcel Corporation | | | 960,875 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | APPAREL & TEXTILE PRODUCTS - 1.0% | | | | |
| 6,097 | | | Crocs, Inc.(a) | | | 544,584 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | BANKING - 1.5% | | | | |
| 8,981 | | | Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. | | | 560,055 | |
| 15,642 | | | Seacoast Banking Corp of Florida | | | 316,125 | |
| | | | | | | 876,180 | |
| | | | BEVERAGES - 0.9% | | | | |
| 19,607 | | | Vita Coco Company, Inc. (The)(a),(b) | | | 531,350 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | BIOTECH & PHARMA - 6.9% | | | | |
| 7,363 | | | Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 215,662 | |
| 10,391 | | | Denali Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 195,663 | |
| 11,659 | | | Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 394,890 | |
| 7,315 | | | Immunocore Holdings plc - ADR(a),(b) | | | 324,786 | |
| 11,391 | | | Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.(a) | | | 566,816 | |
| 24,715 | | | Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 169,545 | |
| 4,864 | | | Prothena Corp plc(a),(b) | | | 177,341 | |
| 19,791 | | | RayzeBio, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 383,945 | |
| 28,613 | | | Roivant Sciences Ltd.(a) | | | 247,216 | |
| 3,154 | | | Structure Therapeutics, Inc. - ADR(a) | | | 234,342 | |
| 32,812 | | | TG Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 253,637 | |
| 16,641 | | | Vaxcyte, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 800,433 | |
| | | | | | | 3,964,276 | |
| | | | COMMERCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES - 1.6% | | | | |
| 4,274 | | | FTI Consulting, Inc.(a) | | | 907,199 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 97.7% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS - 1.0% | | | | |
| 5,136 | | | Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.(b) | | $ | 548,679 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | E-COMMERCE DISCRETIONARY - 1.0% | | | | |
| 16,769 | | | Global-e Online Ltd.(a) | | | 588,760 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 2.0% | | | | |
| 15,143 | | | BWX Technologies, Inc.(b) | | | 1,124,822 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION - 2.6% | | | | |
| 8,422 | | | Exponent, Inc.(b) | | | 617,248 | |
| 5,168 | | | Installed Building Products, Inc. | | | 577,111 | |
| 7,753 | | | WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corporation(a) | | | 305,546 | |
| | | | | | | 1,499,905 | |
| | | | ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT - 1.1% | | | | |
| 35,208 | | | IMAX Corporation(a) | | | 641,138 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 6.0% | | | | |
| 8,088 | | | Amedisys, Inc.(a) | | | 739,971 | |
| 4,781 | | | HealthEquity, Inc.(a) | | | 342,702 | |
| 20,670 | | | Option Care Health, Inc.(a) | | | 573,179 | |
| 10,674 | | | Progyny, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 329,400 | |
| 23,966 | | | RadNet, Inc.(a) | | | 646,123 | |
| 19,040 | | | SI-BONE, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 323,870 | |
| 19,250 | | | Surgery Partners, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 445,253 | |
| | | | | | | 3,400,498 | |
| | | | HOME CONSTRUCTION - 1.0% | | | | |
| 20,683 | | | AZEK Company, Inc. (The)(a) | | | 541,895 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS - 1.9% | | | | |
| 5,560 | | | elf Beauty, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 515,023 | |
| 4,501 | | | Inter Parfums, Inc. | | | 572,122 | |
| | | | | | | 1,087,145 | |
| | | | INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT SERVICES - 2.6% | | | | |
| 5,079 | | | Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. | | | 779,678 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 97.7% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT SERVICES - 2.6% (Continued) | | | | |
| 2,813 | | | Herc Holdings, Inc. | | $ | 300,400 | |
| 2,904 | | | SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 400,084 | |
| | | | | | | 1,480,162 | |
| | | | INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES - 4.2% | | | | |
| 5,546 | | | Evercore, Inc., Class A | | | 721,978 | |
| 7,969 | | | Houlihan Lokey, Inc.(b) | | | 801,044 | |
| 9,499 | | | Tradeweb Markets, Inc., CLASS A | | | 855,005 | |
| | | | | | | 2,378,027 | |
| | | | INSURANCE - 0.8% | | | | |
| 6,703 | | | Goosehead Insurance, Inc., CLASS A(a),(b) | | | 434,824 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | INTERNET MEDIA & SERVICES - 1.3% | | | | |
| 5,319 | | | Pinterest, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 158,932 | |
| 9,383 | | | Roku, Inc.(a) | | | 558,945 | |
| | | | | | | 717,877 | |
| | | | LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 5.6% | | | | |
| 16,179 | | | Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc.(a) | | | 565,294 | |
| 67,799 | | | Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 421,710 | |
| 62,097 | | | OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd.(a) | | | 650,777 | |
| 4,665 | | | Papa John’s International, Inc.(b) | | | 303,318 | |
| 5,821 | | | Texas Roadhouse, Inc. | | | 591,064 | |
| 3,277 | | | Wingstop, Inc. | | | 598,937 | |
| | | | | | | 3,131,100 | |
| | | | LEISURE PRODUCTS - 1.3% | | | | |
| 2,245 | | | Axon Enterprise, Inc.(a) | | | 459,080 | |
| 3,660 | | | Fox Factory Holding Corporation(a),(b) | | | 298,180 | |
| | | | | | | 757,260 | |
| | | | MACHINERY - 3.3% | | | | |
| 18,799 | | | Flowserve Corporation | | | 690,299 | |
| 3,293 | | | Lindsay Corporation | | | 411,362 | |
| 4,891 | | | MSA Safety, Inc.(b) | | | 772,190 | |
| | | | | | | 1,873,851 | |
| | | | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES - 6.6% | | | | |
| 62,706 | | | Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation(a) | | | 278,415 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 97.7% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES - 6.6% (Continued) | | | | |
| 57,657 | | | Alphatec Holdings, Inc.(a),(b) | | $ | 529,291 | |
| 4,677 | | | DexCom, Inc.(a) | | | 415,458 | |
| 10,741 | | | Inari Medical, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 652,087 | |
| 15,193 | | | Inmode Ltd.(a),(b) | | | 290,186 | |
| 2,248 | | | Insulet Corporation(a) | | | 298,017 | |
| 8,422 | | | Quanterix Corporation(a) | | | 182,926 | |
| 4,356 | | | Repligen Corporation(a),(b) | | | 586,143 | |
| 7,250 | | | Stevanato Group SpA | | | 202,638 | |
| 1,027 | | | West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | | | 326,884 | |
| | | | | | | 3,762,045 | |
| | | | OIL & GAS PRODUCERS - 1.1% | | | | |
| 3,661 | | | Cheniere Energy, Inc. | | | 609,264 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | OIL & GAS SERVICES & EQUIPMENT - 1.8% | | | | |
| 46,513 | | | TechnipFMC plc | | | 1,000,960 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | RENEWABLE ENERGY - 1.7% | | | | |
| 30,251 | | | Array Technologies, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 524,249 | |
| 31,441 | | | Shoals Technologies Group, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 482,934 | |
| | | | | | | 1,007,183 | |
| | | | RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES - 3.7% | | | | |
| 3,712 | | | Five Below, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 645,814 | |
| 11,894 | | | Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 918,692 | |
| 12,691 | | | Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.(a) | | | 533,276 | |
| | | | | | | 2,097,782 | |
| | | | RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY - 1.3% | | | | |
| 3,112 | | | Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A(a),(b) | | | 256,429 | |
| 8,786 | | | Freshpet, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 504,316 | |
| | | | | | | 760,745 | |
| | | | SEMICONDUCTORS - 5.4% | | | | |
| 10,150 | | | Aehr Test Systems(a),(b) | | | 239,134 | |
| 3,980 | | | Axcelis Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 507,450 | |
| 7,341 | | | Lattice Semiconductor Corporation(a) | | | 408,233 | |
| 661 | | | Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | | | 291,990 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 97.7% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | SEMICONDUCTORS - 5.4% (Continued) | | | | |
| 4,292 | | | Onto Innovation, Inc.(a) | | $ | 482,292 | |
| 7,701 | | | Power Integrations, Inc. | | | 533,911 | |
| 2,869 | | | Silicon Laboratories, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 264,464 | |
| 3,432 | | | SiTime Corporation(a),(b) | | | 342,514 | |
| | | | | | | 3,069,988 | |
| | | | SOFTWARE - 17.2% | | | | |
| 3,584 | | | Appfolio, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 672,251 | |
| 11,607 | | | Blackline, Inc.(a) | | | 569,904 | |
| 25,150 | | | Calix, Inc.(a) | | | 832,968 | |
| 20,797 | | | Confluent, Inc., Class A(a),(b) | | | 601,241 | |
| 4,761 | | | Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., CLASS A(a) | | | 841,602 | |
| 22,669 | | | DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 630,878 | |
| 5,645 | | | Five9, Inc.(a) | | | 326,676 | |
| 18,319 | | | Gitlab, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 792,846 | |
| 12,842 | | | JFrog Ltd.(a) | | | 288,817 | |
| 1,338 | | | MongoDB, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 461,061 | |
| 26,792 | | | Privia Health Group, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 563,168 | |
| 9,541 | | | Procore Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 582,860 | |
| 16,737 | | | Smartsheet, Inc., CLASS A(a) | | | 661,781 | |
| 48,338 | | | Sprinklr, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 656,913 | |
| 2,021 | | | Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A(a),(b) | | | 389,467 | |
| 33,722 | | | Vertex, Inc., CLASS A(a) | | | 816,410 | |
| | | | | | | 9,688,843 | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE - 1.5% | | | | |
| 5,406 | | | Fabrinet(a) | | | 837,930 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY SERVICES - 6.0% | | | | |
| 9,571 | | | ExlService Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 249,899 | |
| 1,889 | | | Globant S.A.(a) | | | 321,678 | |
| 19,557 | | | LiveRamp Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 540,946 | |
| 12,776 | | | MAXIMUS, Inc. | | | 954,622 | |
| 1,127 | | | MSCI, Inc. | | | 531,437 | |
| 5,307 | | | Shift4 Payments, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 236,268 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 97.7% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY SERVICES - 6.0% (Continued) | | | | |
| 10,018 | | | WNS Holdings Ltd.(a) | | $ | 544,178 | |
| | | | | | | 3,379,028 | |
| | | | WHOLESALE - CONSUMER STAPLES - 1.1% | | | | |
| 21,532 | | | Grocery Outlet Holding Corporation(a) | | | 595,790 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $50,646,274) | | | 55,393,474 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 28.9% | | | | |
| | | | MONEY MARKET FUND – 2.8% | | | | |
| 1,612,561 | | | Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, CLASS I, 5.23%(c) | | | 1,612,561 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 26.1% | | | | |
| 14,761,643 | | | Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, 5.49% (c)(d) | | | 14,761,643 | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $16,374,204) | | | 16,374,204 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 126.6% (Cost $67,020,478) | | $ | 71,767,678 | |
| | | | LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (26.6)% | | | (15,060,918 | ) |
| | | | NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | $ | 56,706,760 | |
ADR | - American Depositary Receipt |
| |
LLC | - Limited Liability Company |
| |
LTD | - Limited Company |
| |
MSCI | - Morgan Stanley Capital International |
| |
PLC | - Public Limited Company |
| |
S/A | - Société Anonyme |
| (a) | Non-income producing security. |
| (b) | All or a portion of these securities are on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $14,677,330 at October 31, 2023. |
| (c) | Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of October 31, 2023. |
| (d) | 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%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
Dunham Emerging Markets Stock Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (NS Partners Ltd.) |
Asset Class Recap
Emerging markets meaningfully rebounded to begin the fiscal year after a tumultuous previous fiscal year. Volatility subsided and optimism was boosted particularly in the second and third fiscal quarters thanks to economic data indicating that inflation potentially peaked. Also aiding positive performance was a turnaround in China. During the fiscal year, Chinese authorities announced extensive measures to support the property market along with taking steps to reopen the economy with a drastic rollback of its “Covid zero” policy. Emerging market equities continued to rally during the second and third fiscal quarters, albeit at a slower pace than developed and domestic equity markets. In Asia, strong showings from equity markets in Taiwan, Korea, and India outweighed weakness in Chinese markets as disappointing economic data added to evidence that the country’s economic rebound has stalled. Weakening export demand, low consumer confidence, deflationary pressure, tumbling manufacturing and service activity, and a prolonged housing market slowdown prompted the People’s Bank of China to cut interest rates. The asset class also received substantial contributions from Latin America, with particular strength from Brazilian equities amid falling inflation. Additionally, Mexican equities benefited from “reshoring,” as countries, including the United States, attempt to relocate operations closer to destination markets after the significant supply chain disruptions due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In the most recent fiscal quarter, emerging markets sold off largely due to weakness in China. The combination of geopolitical gloom alongside an economic recovery that has underwhelmed those hoping for a V-shaped boom fueled capitulation and led to record foreign outflows in the final three months of the fiscal year. Elsewhere, weakness in the global economy continues to weigh on materials stocks across Latin America, Gulf market countries, and South Africa. However, Indian markets rallied as Prime Minister Modi led a reform of India’s federal tax system. This resulted in a boost to government coffers that could potentially be channeled into upgrading infrastructure. Over the fiscal year, emerging markets stocks, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index Net, added 10.8 percent. Emerging markets stocks underperformed international developed markets, as measured by the MSCI EAFE Index Net, as they rose 14.4 percent over the fiscal year.
Allocation Review
Stock selection detracted from Fund performance over the most recent fiscal year. The Fund experienced positive contributions from stock selection within Greece, India, South Korea, and Taiwan. These contributions were eroded by poor relative stock selection within Chile, Mexico, and Indonesia. However, the most significant detraction from Fund performance came from stock selection in China, as the Fund’s bias toward quality adversely impacted relative performance. The Fund’s country allocation also detracted from Fund performance, adding to the adverse impact of security selection. The Fund benefited from an overweight to Greece and underweight to Brazil and Gulf countries. However, the overweight exposure to China, Indonesia, and Vietnam detracted from Fund performance. Throughout the fiscal year, the Sub-Adviser reduced the exposure to China and Taiwan and increased the exposure to Poland to neutral with the benchmark. The Sub-Adviser also reduced the underweight exposure to India, Brazil, and South Africa.
Holdings Insights
Many of the worst-performing positions within the Fund over the fiscal year came from the exposure to China. Over the period, value stocks in the country and state-owned enterprises performed well during the fiscal year as a record amount of foreign investor outflows weighed on many quality growth companies that the Sub-Adviser typically targets. This included Zhejiang Supcon Technology Company Ltd. (BQ3RXP5) (holding weight**: 0.62 percent), a company that manufactures and distributes industrial automation control products, which declined 40.2 percent before being sold in mid-October. This position sold off following a positive profit alert for the first half of 2023, with sales and net income up 36 percent and 59 percent, respectively. The Sub-Adviser believes this is too pessimistic, especially given that earnings are still rising. The Sub- Adviser is confident that the company faces easy earnings comps, is posting sales beats, and generating strong cashflows. Another meaningful detractor from China over the same period was Meituan (BGJW376) (holding weight**: 1.11 percent), a web-based shopping platform for locally found consumer products and retail services. This position gave back 43.6 percent over the fiscal year as the company faced pressure from increasing competition and slower consumer spending. Outside of China, Vinhomes JSC (VHM VN) (holding weight*: 0.37 percent), the largest commercial real estate developer in Vietnam, detracted from Fund performance by declining 12.4 percent.
Not all positions from China detracted from Fund performance over the fiscal year. NetEase, Inc. (9999 HK) (holding weight*: 2.70 percent), a Chinese Internet technology company providing online services centered on content, community, communications, and commerce, surged 101.2 percent as investors reacted positively to a successful game release during the fiscal year. Positions within India also strongly contributed to positive Fund performance. Varun Beverages (VBL IN) (holding weight*: 3.01 percent), a company that manufactures bottles and distributes beverages, rose 72.7 percent over the fiscal year. The Sub-Adviser attributes the positive performance to the company gaining share, expanding capacity, growing profits, and introducing new products to target underpenetrated segments such as sports drinks. Indian infrastructure stocks such as Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (LT IN) (holding weight*: 2.33 percent) also contributed to Fund performance by adding 45.7 percent over the fiscal year. The Sub-Adviser believes that Larsen & Toubro Ltd is well positioned to benefit from increased government development spending into the 2024 elections. Prime Minister Modi has led a reform of India’s federal tax system, which should boost infrastructure spending. For example, over the last century India doubled the capacity of its freight network. In the next decade, capacity is forecasted to quadruple. The Sub-Adviser is confident that Larsen & Toubro is a leading engineering construction and engineering conglomerate and a strong proxy for rising Indian infrastructure capital expenditures.
Sub-Adviser Outlook
The Sub-Adviser believes that the global economic downswing and equity market volatility will continue to extend in the immediate future but is optimistic that an upcoming recession will be shallow. It views liquidity data as suggesting that it discounts the more bullish economic headlines and position for a slowdown. The Sub-Adviser believes this will test the resilience of asset valuations. With that being said, the Sub-Adviser is confident that emerging market equities are better positioned than previous cycles to deal with this stress with better real narrow money numbers than in developed markets, inflation back at pre-covid levels, and scope for emerging market central banks to begin easing as developed market counterparts pause. Longer-term, the Sub-Adviser will be looking for global money numbers to turn positive, potentially signaling the start of a long-awaited regime of emerging market outperformance.
| * | Holdings percentage(s) of total investments, cash and unsettled trades excluding collateral for securities loaned as of 10/31/2023. |
| ** | Holdings percentage(s) as of the date prior to the sale of the security. |
Dunham Emerging Markets Stock Fund |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) |
October 31, 2023 |
The Fund’s performance figures* for each of the periods ended October 31, 2023, compared to its benchmarks:
| | Annualized | Annualized |
| 1 Year Return | 5 Year Return | 10 Year Return |
Class N | 8.68% | 0.88% | (0.37)% |
Class A with Load 5.75% | 2.22% | (0.56)% | (1.21)% |
Class A without load | 8.47% | 0.63% | (0.62)% |
Class C | 7.61% | (0.13)% | (1.37)% |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index (net) (a) | 10.80% | 1.59% | 1.19% |
Morningstar Diversified Emerging Markets Category (b) | 11.23% | 2.14% | 1.05% |
| * | Total Returns are calculated based on traded NAVs. As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including underlying funds, are 1.03% for Class N, 2.03% for Class C and 1.28% 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. |
| (a) | 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. |
| (b) | 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. |
Comparison of the Change in Value of a $100,000 Investment
Portfolio Composition * (Unaudited) | |
Hong Kong | | | 18.0 | % |
India | | | 18.0 | % |
Taiwan | | | 13.6 | % |
United States | | | 13.6 | % |
Korea | | | 10.3 | % |
China | | | 8.8 | % |
Thailand | | | 3.9 | % |
Greece | | | 2.3 | % |
Indonesia | | | 2.2 | % |
Great Britain | | | 2.0 | % |
Others | | | 7.3 | % |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
* Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2023. Does not include derivative holdings.
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which are based on Fund net assets.
Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for a more detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.
DUNHAM EMERGING MARKETS STOCK FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CLOSED END FUNDS — 0.9% | | | | |
| | | | MIXED ALLOCATION - 0.9% | | | | |
| 136,545 | | | Vietnam Enterprise Investments Ltd.(a) | | $ | 860,594 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL CLOSED END FUNDS (Cost $861,698) | | | 860,594 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 97.1% | | | | |
| | | | APPAREL & TEXTILE PRODUCTS - 1.1% | | | | |
| 113,700 | | | Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 1,116,815 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | ASSET MANAGEMENT - 0.8% | | | | |
| 400,280 | | | East Money Information Company Ltd. | | | 835,431 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | AUTOMOTIVE - 3.2% | | | | |
| 32,300 | | | BYD Company Ltd. | | | 1,054,220 | |
| 7,115 | | | Hyundai Mobis Company Ltd. | | | 1,100,657 | |
| 8,980 | | | Kia Motors Corporation | | | 512,479 | |
| 85,277 | | | Sona Blw Precision Forgings Ltd. | | | 554,941 | |
| | | | | | | 3,222,297 | |
| | | | BANKING - 13.5% | | | | |
| 122,539 | | | Axis Bank Ltd. | | | 1,445,838 | |
| 167,748 | | | Banco Bradesco S.A. - ADR | | | 468,017 | |
| 1,777,700 | | | Bank Central Asia Tbk P.T. | | | 976,360 | |
| 38,007 | | | Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A. | | | 1,155,022 | |
| 370,346 | | | FirstRand Ltd. | | | 1,220,853 | |
| 11,900 | | | HDFC Bank Ltd. - ADR | | | 672,945 | |
| 194,036 | | | HDFC Bank Ltd. | | | 3,442,842 | |
| 210,148 | | | Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. - ADR | | | 1,115,886 | |
| 1,620,700 | | | Public Bank Bhd | | | 1,415,849 | |
| 117,820 | | | Qatar National Bank QPSC | | | 481,895 | |
| 388,400 | | | SCB X PCL | | | 1,059,002 | |
| | | | | | | 13,454,509 | |
| | | | BEVERAGES - 4.1% | | | | |
| 19,800 | | | Heineken Malaysia Bhd | | | 99,096 | |
| 4,300 | | | Kweichow Moutai Company Ltd. | | | 990,577 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM EMERGING MARKETS STOCK FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 97.1% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | BEVERAGES - 4.1% (Continued) | | | | |
| 273,871 | | | Varun Beverages Ltd. | | $ | 2,989,052 | |
| | | | | | | 4,078,725 | |
| | | | CHEMICALS - 1.1% | | | | |
| 2,220 | | | LG Chem Ltd. | | | 726,791 | |
| 7,577 | | | Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. - ADR(c) | | | 366,727 | |
| | | | | | | 1,093,518 | |
| | | | CONSUMER SERVICES - 0.4% | | | | |
| 446,000 | | | China Education Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 370,523 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | E-COMMERCE DISCRETIONARY - 3.2% | | | | |
| 314,341 | | | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.(a) | | | 3,236,165 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | ELECTRIC UTILITIES - 0.8% | | | | |
| 77,040 | | | ACEN Corporation | | | 7,205 | |
| 215,486 | | | Shenzhen Envicool Technology Company Ltd. | | | 755,770 | |
| | | | | | | 762,975 | |
| | | | ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 0.8% | | | | |
| 242,528 | | | NARI Technology Company Ltd. | | | 749,016 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION - 3.1% | | | | |
| 65,825 | | | Larsen & Toubro Ltd. | | | 2,316,281 | |
| 20,664 | | | Mytilineos S.A. | | | 764,977 | |
| | | | | | | 3,081,258 | |
| | | | ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT - 2.7% | | | | |
| 125,090 | | | NetEase, Inc. | | | 2,677,120 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | FOOD - 0.6% | | | | |
| 4,480,700 | | | Monde Nissin Corporation(a) | | | 647,089 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 3.2% | | | | |
| 336,202 | | | Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. | | | 2,316,665 | |
| 73,800 | | | WuXi AppTec Company Ltd. | | | 872,781 | |
| | | | | | | 3,189,446 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM EMERGING MARKETS STOCK FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 97.1% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES - 1.6% | | | | |
| 45,900 | | | Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. | | $ | 1,605,704 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | INSURANCE - 2.8% | | | | |
| 185,600 | | | AIA Group Ltd. | | | 1,611,715 | |
| 113,170 | | | Prudential PLC | | | 1,183,206 | |
| | | | | | | 2,794,921 | |
| | | | INTERNET MEDIA & SERVICES - 8.8% | | | | |
| 70,700 | | | KE Holdings, Inc., Institutional Class - ADR | | | 1,039,997 | |
| 4,266 | | | Naspers Ltd. | | | 665,891 | |
| 143,000 | | | Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | | 5,292,252 | |
| 50,400 | | | Trip.com Group Ltd. - ADR(a) | | | 1,713,600 | |
| | | | | | | 8,711,740 | |
| | | | LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 4.7% | | | | |
| 182,930 | | | Jollibee Foods Corporation | | | 660,789 | |
| 765,483 | | | Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd.(a) | | | 1,009,355 | |
| 1,118,139 | | | Minor International PCL | | | 866,523 | |
| 93,644 | | | OPAP S.A. | | | 1,586,489 | |
| 8,800 | | | Yum China Holdings, Inc. | | | 462,528 | |
| | | | | | | 4,585,684 | |
| | | | MACHINERY - 0.5% | | | | |
| 70,200 | | | Jiangsu Hengli Hydraulic Company Ltd. | | | 540,405 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES - 0.8% | | | | |
| 21,000 | | | Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Company | | | 821,007 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | OIL & GAS PRODUCERS - 4.3% | | | | |
| 376,189 | | | Gazprom PJSC(a),(b), (f) | | | — | |
| 1,572,000 | | | PetroChina Company Ltd., H Shares | | | 1,026,069 | |
| 113,300 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. | | | 1,699,500 | |
| 352,610 | | | PTT Exploration & Production PCL | | | 1,601,399 | |
| | | | | | | 4,326,968 | |
| | | | REAL ESTATE OWNERS & DEVELOPERS - 1.0% | | | | |
| 667,729 | | | Indiabulls Real Estate Ltd.(a) | | | 587,309 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM EMERGING MARKETS STOCK FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 97.1% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | REAL ESTATE OWNERS & DEVELOPERS - 1.0% (Continued) | | | | |
| 230,490 | | | Vinhomes JSC(a) | | $ | 365,961 | |
| | | | | | | 953,270 | |
| | | | RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES - 1.7% | | | | |
| 8,512 | | | Magnit PJSC(b),(f) | | | — | |
| 472,337 | | | Wal-Mart de Mexico S.A.B. de C.V. | | | 1,692,363 | |
| | | | | | | 1,692,363 | |
| | | | RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY - 0.5% | | | | |
| 1,598,700 | | | Home Product Center PCL | | | 526,373 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SEMICONDUCTORS - 14.0% | | | | |
| 15,000 | | | Alchip Technologies Ltd. | | | 1,228,768 | |
| 17,000 | | | eMemory Technology, Inc. | | | 1,063,795 | |
| 16,000 | | | Global Unichip Corporation | | | 714,230 | |
| 31,317 | | | HPSP Company Ltd. | | | 725,640 | |
| 29,840 | | | SK Hynix, Inc. | | | 2,588,532 | |
| 436,608 | | | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. | | | 7,122,345 | |
| 5,300 | | | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. - ADR | | | 457,443 | |
| | | | | | | 13,900,753 | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE - 11.1% | | | | |
| 62,099 | | | Accton Technology Corporation | | | 961,023 | |
| 167,000 | | | Delta Electronics, Inc. | | | 1,503,178 | |
| 20,000 | | | E Ink Holdings, Inc. | | | 103,938 | |
| 127,981 | | | Samsung Electronics Company Ltd. | | | 6,363,265 | |
| 136,600 | | | Sunny Optical Technology Group Company Ltd. | | | 1,144,426 | |
| 219,000 | | | Unimicron Technology Corporation | | | 975,548 | |
| | | | | | | 11,051,378 | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY SERVICES - 1.5% | | | | |
| 256,033 | | | Shanghai Baosight Software Company Ltd. | | | 1,493,358 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 3.0% | | | | |
| 163,254 | | | Bharti Airtel Ltd. | | | 1,792,832 | |
| 5,577,900 | | | Telekomunikasi Indonesia Persero Tbk P.T. | | | 1,219,004 | |
| | | | | | | 3,011,836 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM EMERGING MARKETS STOCK FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 97.1% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS - 2.0% | | | | |
| 159,503 | | | Container Corp Of India Ltd. | | $ | 1,318,862 | |
| 88,776 | | | Spring Airlines Company Ltd.(a) | | | 664,704 | |
| | | | | | | 1,983,566 | |
| | | | WHOLESALE - CONSUMER STAPLES - 0.2% | | | | |
| 113,002 | | | Devyani International Ltd.(a) | | | 244,095 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $95,289,820) | | | 96,758,308 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | PREFERRED STOCKS — 1.6% | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE — 1.6% | | | | |
| 40,616 | | | Samsung Electronics Company Ltd. | | | 1,619,808 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $1,985,575) | | | 1,619,808 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.0% | | | | |
| | | | COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 0.4% | | | | |
| 373,175 | | | Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, 5.49%(d),(e) | | | 373,175 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 0.6% | | | | |
| 606,201 | | | First American Government Obligations Fund, Class X, 5.27% (d) | | | 606,201 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $979,376) | | | 979,376 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.6% (Cost $99,116,469) | | $ | 100,218,086 | |
| | | | LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (0.6)% | | | (616,278 | ) |
| | | | NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | $ | 99,601,808 | |
ADR | - American Depositary Receipt |
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LLC | - Limited Liability Company |
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LTD | - Limited Company |
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PJSC | - Public Joint-Stock Company |
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PLC | - Public Limited Company |
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PT | - Perseroan Terbatas |
| |
SA | - Societe Anonyme |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
| |
(b) | The value of this security has been determined in good faith under policies of the Board of Trustees. |
| |
(c) | All or a portion of these securities are on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $363,048 at October 31, 2023. |
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(d) | Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of October 31, 2023. |
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(e) | The Trust’s securities lending policies and procedures require that the borrower: 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%. |
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(f) | Illiquid Security. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
Dunham International Stock Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (Arrowstreet Capital, L.P.) |
Asset Class Recap
International equity markets, as measured by the MSCI All Country World ex US Index (Net) (referred to as the “Index”), increased by 12.1 percent during the year ending October 31, 2023 (the “fiscal year”). Across sectors, information technology, consumer discretionary, and industrials were the largest outperformers. There were no negatively performing sectors during the period. The best performing developed market countries as measured by the Index in local terms during the fiscal year were Denmark, up 32.0 percent, and Italy, up 27.5 percent. The worst performing developed market countries also in local terms were Finland, down 12.9 percent, and Israel, down 9.4 percent. The best performing emerging market countries during the fiscal year as measured by the Index were Egypt, up 95.1 percent, and Turkey, up 88.7 percent. The worst performing emerging market countries were Qatar, down 21.3 percent, and Colombia, down 13.4 percent.
Allocation Review
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 the most to returns relative to the Index during the fiscal year were: Turkey, primarily because of overweight positioning to both industrials and financials; and Japan, due to positive selection within industrials and overweight positioning to financials. Countries detracting the most relative to the Index included: Russia, primarily due to exposure to energy, materials, and financials and Switzerland, due to overweight positioning and negative selection within health care.
Sectors contributing the most to returns relative to the Index during the fiscal year included: Industrials, primarily due to overweights to the Turkish industrials basket, as mentioned above, and positive selection within the Japanese industrials basket, mentioned above. Financials was another top sector contributor, primarily due to the above-mentioned overweight positioning to Turkish financials. Sectors detracting the most relative to the Index included: health care, mainly due to underperformance within the Swiss health care basket (noted above). Underweight positioning to the Danish health care basket also decreased performance; and communication services, due to underweight positioning and negative selection within Chinese communication services.
Holdings Insights
Stocks contributing the most to returns relative to the Index during the fiscal year included: Petrobras (PETR3 BZ) (holding weight*: 0.72 percent), a Brazilian energy company; Turk Hava Yollari (THYAO) (holding weight*: 0.00 percent), a Turkish industrials company; Koc Holding (KCHOL) (holding weight*: 0.12 percent), a Turkish industrials company. PETR3 BZ, THYAO, and KCHOL increased 59.1 percent, 41.1 percent, and 65.5 percent, respectively during the fiscal year. Stocks detracting the most relative to the Index included: Roche Holding AG-Genusschein (ROG SW) (holding weight*: 2.95 percent), a Swiss health care company; Novo Nordisk (NOVOB DC) (Not Hold), a Danish health care company. ROG SW declined 19.8 percent and NOVOB DC surged 78.6 percent, but the fund did not hold this particular stock issued by Novo Nordisk, so it detracted from relative performance.
Sub-Adviser Outlook
The Sub-Adviser generally constructs its portfolios by using proprietary econometric models and a proprietary optimization process that balances the trade-off between a stock’s expected return, its contribution to portfolio level risk, portfolio specific restrictions, and its opportunity costs relative to trading costs. As this is performed quantitatively, the Sub-Adviser’s outlook does not play a role in the disciplined investment process.
| * | Holdings percentage(s) of total investments, cash and unsettled trades excluding collateral for securities loaned as of 10/31/2023. |
Dunham International Stock Fund |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) |
October 31, 2023 |
The Fund’s performance figures* for each of the periods ended October 31, 2023, compared to its benchmarks:
| | Annualized | Annualized |
| 1 Year Return | 5 Year Return | 10 Year Return |
Class N | 17.52% | 6.27% | 4.23% |
Class A with Load 5.75% | 10.42% | 4.74% | 3.35% |
Class A without load | 17.17% | 5.99% | 3.96% |
Class C | 16.25% | 5.20% | 3.19% |
MSCI All Country World ex US Index (net) (a) | 12.07% | 3.46% | 2.54% |
Morningstar Foreign Large Cap Blend Category (b) | 13.17% | 3.53% | 2.59% |
| * | Total Returns are calculated based on traded NAVs. As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including underlying funds, are 1.54% for Class N, 2.54% for Class C and 1.79% 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. |
| (a) | 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. |
| (b) | 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. |
Comparison of the Change in Value of a $100,000 Investment
Portfolio Composition * (Unaudited) | |
United States | | | 25.2 | % |
Japan | | | 17.7 | % |
China | | | 11.0 | % |
Germany | | | 7.6 | % |
Netherlands | | | 6.0 | % |
Hong Kong | | | 5.5 | % |
Korea | | | 4.5 | % |
Taiwan | | | 3.6 | % |
Switzerland | | | 3.4 | % |
Other Countries | | | 15.5 | % |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
* Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2023. Does not include derivative holdings.
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which are based on Fund net assets.
Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for a more detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL STOCK FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 93.6% | | | | |
| | | | AUTOMOTIVE - 8.8% | | | | |
| 5,000 | | | Aisin Corporation | | $ | 174,174 | |
| 23,857 | | | Bayerische Motoren Werke A.G. | | | 2,219,252 | |
| 3,364 | | | Bayerische Motoren Werke A.G. Preference | | | 286,097 | |
| 10,835 | | | Continental A.G. | | | 707,549 | |
| 27,300 | | | Honda Motor Company Ltd. | | | 279,792 | |
| 4,244 | | | Hyundai Mobis Company Ltd. | | | 656,527 | |
| 753 | | | Hyundai Motor Company | | | 94,762 | |
| 1,761 | | | Kia Motors Corporation | | | 100,498 | |
| 21,100 | | | Mazda Motor Corporation | | | 203,952 | |
| 17,169 | | | Mercedes-Benz Group A.G. | | | 1,010,329 | |
| 77,900 | | | Nissan Motor Company Ltd. | | | 299,758 | |
| 171,615 | | | Stellantis N.V.(b) | | | 3,206,495 | |
| 26,400 | | | Subaru Corporation | | | 456,992 | |
| 37,700 | | | Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. | | | 395,783 | |
| 32,100 | | | Zhejiang Cfmoto Power Company Ltd. | | | 436,807 | |
| | | | | | | 10,528,767 | |
| | | | BANKING - 13.6% | | | | |
| 167,000 | | | Agricultural Bank of China Ltd., H Shares | | | 61,683 | |
| 1,559,658 | | | Akbank T.A.S. | | | 1,622,154 | |
| 30,481 | | | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. | | | 239,849 | |
| 85,730 | | | Banco Santander S.A. | | | 315,373 | |
| 13,630 | | | Bancolombia S.A. | | | 87,440 | |
| 6,714 | | | Bank Hapoalim BM | | | 48,011 | |
| 43,009 | | | Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM | | | 276,935 | |
| 279,200 | | | Bank of Beijing Company Ltd., Class A | | | 174,129 | |
| 14,968 | | | Bank of China Ltd. - ADR(b) | | | 130,671 | |
| 3,575,000 | | | Bank of China Ltd., H Shares | | | 1,248,874 | |
| 1,150,000 | | | Bank of Communications Company Ltd., H Shares | | | 680,232 | |
| 6,913 | | | Barclays plc - ADR | | | 44,451 | |
| 31,712 | | | BNK Financial Group, Inc. | | | 159,437 | |
| 5,821 | | | BNP Paribas S.A. | | | 334,798 | |
| 1,240,000 | | | China Construction Bank Corporation, H Shares | | | 701,292 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL STOCK FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 93.6% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | BANKING - 13.6% (Continued) | | | | |
| 32,000 | | | China Merchants Bank Company Ltd. | | $ | 134,666 | |
| 350,500 | | | China Minsheng Banking Corp Ltd., H Shares | | | 116,528 | |
| 272,000 | | | Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank Company Ltd., H Shares | | | 102,974 | |
| 27,662 | | | Commercial International Bank Egypt S.A.E | | | 31,479 | |
| 33,797 | | | Deutsche Bank A.G.(b) | | | 372,105 | |
| 1,861 | | | Erste Group Bank A.G. | | | 66,654 | |
| 395,065 | | | Haci Omer Sabanci Holding A/S | | | 746,194 | |
| 10,225 | | | Hana Financial Group, Inc. | | | 296,985 | |
| 11,604 | | | HSBC Holdings plc - ADR(b) | | | 421,573 | |
| 59,435 | | | Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. - ADR | | | 569,387 | |
| 1,630,000 | | | Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., H Shares | | | 781,169 | |
| 26,400 | | | Industrial Bank Company Ltd. | | | 54,449 | |
| 84,770 | | | Intesa Sanpaolo SpA | | | 220,937 | |
| 12,641 | | | KB Financial Group, Inc. | | | 481,326 | |
| 16,962 | | | National Australia Bank Ltd. | | | 303,865 | |
| 15,777 | | | Nordea Bank Abp | | | 166,214 | |
| 1,218 | | | OTP Bank Nyrt | | | 45,325 | |
| 121,567 | | | Quinenco S.A. | | | 329,032 | |
| 17,837 | | | Royal Bank of Canada(b) | | | 1,424,684 | |
| 775,890 | | | Sberbank of Russia PJSC(a),(g) | | | — | |
| 2,831 | | | Shinhan Financial Group Company Ltd. | | | 72,689 | |
| 36,156 | | | Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken A.B. | | | 403,461 | |
| 6,000 | | | Swedbank A.B., A Shares | | | 98,534 | |
| 529,219 | | | Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A/S | | | 878,139 | |
| 119,320 | | | Turkiye Is Bankasi A/S | | | 88,674 | |
| 21,414 | | | UniCredit SpA | | | 536,949 | |
| 1,284,860,000 | | | VTB Bank PJSC(a),(c),(g) | | | — | |
| 2,410,939 | | | Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi A/S | | | 1,471,129 | |
| | | | | | | 16,340,450 | |
| | | | BIOTECH & PHARMA - 5.1% | | | | |
| 12,451 | | | Bayer A.G. | | | 538,098 | |
| 58,236 | | | GSK plc - ADR | | | 2,079,025 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL STOCK FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 93.6% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | BIOTECH & PHARMA - 5.1% (Continued) | | | | |
| 2,500 | | | Otsuka Holdings Company Ltd. | | $ | 84,115 | |
| 13,679 | | | Roche Holding A.G. | | | 3,525,326 | |
| | | | | | | 6,226,564 | |
| | | | CHEMICALS - 1.4% | | | | |
| 2,100 | | | Kaneka Corporation | | | 51,391 | |
| 3,200 | | | Nitto Denko Corporation | | | 207,059 | |
| 10,128 | | | PhosAgro PJSC(a),(g) | | | — | |
| 34,000 | | | Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Ltd. | | | 1,016,714 | |
| 72,200 | | | Toray Industries, Inc. | | �� | 349,292 | |
| 603 | | | Yara International ASA - ADR | | | 9,799 | |
| | | | | | | 1,634,255 | |
| | | | COMMERCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES - 0.2% | | | | |
| 3,824 | | | Randstad N.V. | | | 198,065 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS - 0.0%(d) | | | | |
| 1,100 | | | AGC, Inc. | | | 37,422 | |
| 0 | | | Turkiye Sise ve Cam Fabrikalari A/S | | | 0 | |
| | | | | | | 37,422 | |
| | | | DIVERSIFIED INDUSTRIALS - 0.8% | | | | |
| 18,900 | | | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. | | | 973,439 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | E-COMMERCE DISCRETIONARY - 0.3% | | | | |
| 4,124 | | | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. - ADR(c) | | | 340,395 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | ELECTRIC UTILITIES - 0.9% | | | | |
| 1,200 | | | Chubu Electric Power Company, Inc. | | | 14,501 | |
| 12,042 | | | E.ON S.E. | | | 143,306 | |
| 19,994 | | | Engie S.A. | | | 318,066 | |
| 3,821 | | | Fortis, Inc. | | | 151,709 | |
| 3,800 | | | Kansai Electric Power Company, Inc. (The) | | | 48,655 | |
| 52,622 | | | Origin Energy Ltd. | | | 305,256 | |
| 16,700 | | | Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc.(c) | | | 70,670 | |
| | | | | | | 1,052,163 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL STOCK FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 93.6% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 0.3% | | | | |
| 7,240 | | | ABB Ltd. | | $ | 243,256 | |
| 5,276 | | | Hefei Meiya Optoelectronic Technology, Inc. | | | 14,003 | |
| 7,600 | | | Mitsubishi Electric Corporation | | | 87,145 | |
| | | | | | | 344,404 | |
| | | | ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION - 1.2% | | | | |
| 966,900 | | | China State Construction Engineering Corp Ltd. | | | 684,490 | |
| 1 | | | Enka Insaat ve Sanayi A/S | | | 1 | |
| 1,666,800 | | | Metallurgical Corp of China Ltd., Class A | | | 754,406 | |
| | | | | | | 1,438,897 | |
| | | | ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT - 0.4% | | | | |
| 148,900 | | | 37 Interactive Entertainment Network Technology | | | 421,289 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | FOOD - 0.4% | | | | |
| 741,000 | | | WH Group Ltd. | | | 442,550 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | GAS & WATER UTILITIES - 0.0%(d) | | | | |
| 2,100 | | | Tokyo Gas Company Ltd. | | | 47,160 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | HOME & OFFICE PRODUCTS - 0.0%(d) | | | | |
| 1 | | | Arcelik A/S | | | 5 | |
| 1,106 | | | Beijing Roborock Technology Company Ltd. | | | 47,821 | |
| | | | | | | 47,826 | |
| | | | INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT SERVICES - 0.2% | | | | |
| 13,200 | | | Sumitomo Corporation | | | 259,481 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES - 1.5% | | | | |
| 3,396 | | | Deutsche Boerse A.G. | | | 559,082 | |
| 14,800 | | | Haitong Securities Company Ltd. | | | 8,498 | |
| 329,400 | | | Nomura Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,272,607 | |
| | | | | | | 1,840,187 | |
| | | | INSURANCE - 7.7% | | | | |
| 5,463 | | | Assicurazioni Generali SpA | | | 108,537 | |
| 231,585 | | | China Life Insurance Company Ltd., H Shares | | | 313,658 | |
| 6,500 | | | Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. | | | 137,313 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL STOCK FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 93.6% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | INSURANCE - 7.7% (Continued) | | | | |
| 7,097 | | | Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Company Ltd. | | $ | 165,370 | |
| 74,000 | | | Japan Post Holdings Company Ltd. | | | 654,989 | |
| 28,900 | | | MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,058,912 | |
| 4,367 | | | Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft A.G. in Muenchen | | | 1,752,864 | |
| 24,436 | | | NN Group N.V. | | | 783,879 | |
| 1,375,300 | | | People’s Insurance Company Group of China Ltd. | | | 1,004,221 | |
| 2,312,000 | | | People’s Insurance Company Group of China Ltd., H Shares | | | 762,866 | |
| 3,712 | | | Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Company Ltd. | | | 709,041 | |
| 28,200 | | | Sompo Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,221,623 | |
| 5,130 | | | Swiss Re A.G. | | | 560,537 | |
| | | | | | | 9,233,810 | |
| | | | MACHINERY - 0.4% | | | | |
| 29,300 | | | Yokogawa Electric Corporation | | | 531,948 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES - 0.3% | | | | |
| 7,600 | | | Shimadzu Corporation | | | 179,712 | |
| 13,130 | | | Smith & Nephew plc | | | 146,922 | |
| | | | | | | 326,634 | |
| | | | METALS & MINING - 2.5% | | | | |
| 67,500 | | | China Shenhua Energy Company Ltd. | | | 279,601 | |
| 17,000 | | | China Shenhua Energy Company Ltd., H Shares | | | 52,105 | |
| 68,700 | | | Henan Shenhuo Coal & Power Company Ltd. | | | 154,470 | |
| 3,785 | | | MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC(a),(c).(g) | | | — | |
| 394,000 | | | Pingdingshan Tianan Coal Mining Company Ltd. | | | 539,140 | |
| 1,994 | | | Rio Tinto plc | | | 127,203 | |
| 17,172 | | | Rio Tinto plc - ADR(b) | | | 1,104,846 | |
| 362,000 | | | Shanxi Coal International Energy Group Company | | | 806,819 | |
| | | | | | | 3,064,184 | |
| | | | OIL & GAS PRODUCERS - 16.1% | | | | |
| 67,459 | | | BP plc - ADR | | | 2,467,650 | |
| 105,666 | | | BP PLC | | | 645,121 | |
| 991,900 | | | China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation | | | 740,775 | |
| 1,214,000 | | | China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, H Shares | | | 620,886 | |
| 17,700 | | | ENEOS Holdings, Inc. | | | 65,586 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL STOCK FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 93.6% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | OIL & GAS PRODUCERS - 16.1% (Continued) | | | | |
| 25,103 | | | Eni SpA - ADR(b) | | $ | 817,354 | |
| 13,665 | | | Eni SpA | | | 223,436 | |
| 2,334 | | | Equinor ASA - ADR(b) | | | 77,886 | |
| 6,389 | | | Equinor ASA | | | 214,198 | |
| 247,390 | | | Gazprom PJSC(a),(c),(g) | | | — | |
| 87,530 | | | Gazprom PJSC - ADR(a),(c),(g) | | | — | |
| 37,200 | | | Inpex Corporation | | | 539,805 | |
| 28,776 | | | KOC Holding A/S | | | 139,164 | |
| 24,250 | | | LUKOIL PJSC(a) | | | — | |
| 22,511 | | | Motor Oil Hellas Corinth Refineries S.A. | | | 536,033 | |
| 9,000 | | | OMV A.G. | | | 394,803 | |
| 2,062,700 | | | PetroChina Company Ltd. | | | 2,009,785 | |
| 1,184,100 | | | PetroChina Company Ltd., H Shares | | | 772,881 | |
| 115,100 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. | | | 863,096 | |
| 11,641 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. - ADR | | | 174,615 | |
| 60,434 | | | Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN S.A. | | | 955,778 | |
| 11,600 | | | PTT Exploration & Production PCL | | | 52,682 | |
| 9,462 | | | Repsol S.A. | | | 138,572 | |
| 117,940 | | | Rosneft Oil Company PJSC(a),(g) | | | — | |
| 180,905 | | | Santos Ltd. | | | 882,728 | |
| 76,147 | | | Shell plc | | | 2,488,042 | |
| 25,515 | | | Shell plc - ADR | | | 1,662,047 | |
| 6,830 | | | Tatneft PJSC(a),(g) | | | — | |
| 11,754 | | | TotalEnergies S.E. | | | 786,001 | |
| 342,078 | | | Var Energi ASA | | | 1,155,779 | |
| | | | | | | 19,424,703 | |
| | | | OIL & GAS SERVICES & EQUIPMENT - 0.7% | | | | |
| 1,256,700 | | | CNOOC Energy Technology & Services Ltd. | | | 522,950 | |
| 606,300 | | | Sinopec Oilfield Service Corporation-A(c) | | | 160,943 | |
| 1,708,000 | | | Sinopec Oilfield Service Corporation-H(c) | | | 120,134 | |
| | | | | | | 804,027 | |
| | | | PUBLISHING & BROADCASTING - 0.1% | | | | |
| 68,800 | | | Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Corp Ltd. | | | 90,372 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL STOCK FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 93.6% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES - 0.9% | | | | |
| 34,300 | | | Shanghai Bailian Group Company Ltd. | | $ | 18,694 | |
| 47,593 | | | Woolworths Group Ltd. | | | 1,065,369 | |
| | | | | | | 1,084,063 | |
| | | | RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY - 0.0%(d) | | | | |
| 3,842 | | | Hennes & Mauritz A.B., Class B | | | 51,613 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SEMICONDUCTORS - 6.9% | | | | |
| 17,000 | | | ASE Technology Holding Company Ltd. | | | 59,445 | |
| 5,153 | | | ASML Holding N.V. | | | 3,098,197 | |
| 1,312 | | | ASML Holding N.V. - ADR(b) | | | 785,639 | |
| 33,000 | | | MediaTek, Inc. | | | 860,245 | |
| 371,000 | | | MLS Company Ltd. | | | 470,771 | |
| 63,000 | | | Novatek Microelectronics Corporation | | | 886,168 | |
| 55,000 | | | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. | | | 897,210 | |
| 10,000 | | | Tokyo Electron Ltd. | | | 1,321,377 | |
| | | | | | | 8,379,052 | |
| | | | SOFTWARE - 1.2% | | | | |
| 520 | | | Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.(c) | | | 69,810 | |
| 108 | | | Constellation Software, Inc. | | | 216,505 | |
| 1,442 | | | Open Text Corporation(b) | | | 48,163 | |
| 6,857 | | | SAP S.E. | | | 919,931 | |
| 2,833 | | | Shopify, Inc., Class A(c) | | | 133,689 | |
| | | | | | | 1,388,098 | |
| | | | SPECIALTY FINANCE - 1.1% | | | | |
| 49,600 | | | ORIX Corporation | | | 902,043 | |
| 20,481 | | | Samsung Card Company Ltd. | | | 475,167 | |
| | | | | | | 1,377,210 | |
| | | | STEEL - 1.8% | | | | |
| 207,000 | | | Baoshan Iron & Steel Company Ltd. | | | 177,119 | |
| 25,100 | | | JFE Holdings, Inc. | | | 349,715 | |
| 36,400 | | | Mitsui & Company Ltd. | | | 1,322,927 | |
| 11,800 | | | Nippon Steel Corporation | | | 254,513 | |
| | | | | | | 2,104,274 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL STOCK FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 93.6% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE - 6.0% | | | | |
| 1,251,000 | | | Acer, Inc. | | $ | 1,320,575 | |
| 70,300 | | | Anker Innovations Technology Company Ltd. | | | 900,692 | |
| 10,100 | | | Brother Industries Ltd. | | | 157,563 | |
| 74,000 | | | BYD Electronic International Company Ltd. | | | 308,914 | |
| 12,000 | | | Canon, Inc. | | | 283,688 | |
| 103,000 | | | Chicony Electronics Company Ltd. | | | 396,048 | |
| 5,400 | | | FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation | | | 295,368 | |
| 296,425 | | | Hisense Visual Technology Company Ltd. | | | 943,591 | |
| 28,000 | | | Inventec Corporation | | | 35,035 | |
| 2,200 | | | Kyocera Corporation | | | 108,441 | |
| 84,000 | | | Lenovo Group Ltd. | | | 97,754 | |
| 538 | | | LG Electronics, Inc. | | | 39,867 | |
| 156,000 | | | Quanta Computer, Inc. | | | 919,966 | |
| 25,050 | | | Samsung Electronics Company Ltd. | | | 1,245,496 | |
| 13,000 | | | Wistron Corporation | | | 36,207 | |
| 35,200 | | | ZTE Corporation, H Shares | | | 78,223 | |
| | | | | | | 7,167,428 | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY SERVICES - 2.4% | | | | |
| 11,851 | | | Experian plc | | | 359,502 | |
| 7,000 | | | Fujitsu Ltd. | | | 906,833 | |
| 2,800 | | | Nomura Research Institute Ltd. | | | 73,500 | |
| 27,000 | | | NTT Data Corporation | | | 332,908 | |
| 1,870 | | | Thomson Reuters Corporation | | | 224,176 | |
| 7,689 | | | Wolters Kluwer N.V. | | | 986,743 | |
| | | | | | | 2,883,662 | |
| | | | TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 4.3% | | | | |
| 2,583,200 | | | China United Network Communications Ltd. | | | 1,574,724 | |
| 137,923 | | | Deutsche Telekom A.G. | | | 2,994,037 | |
| 151,363 | | | Telefonica S.A. | | | 584,778 | |
| 7,402 | | | Telenor ASA | | | 75,673 | |
| | | | | | | 5,229,212 | |
| | | | TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS - 4.1% | | | | |
| 211 | | | AP Moller - Maersk A/S - Series A | | | 344,514 | |
| 158,660 | | | COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Company Ltd., Class A | | | 212,060 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL STOCK FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 93.6% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS - 4.1% (Continued) | | | | |
| 2,888 | | | Deutsche Post A.G. | | $ | 112,780 | |
| 40,700 | | | Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. | | | 1,395,602 | |
| 56,400 | | | Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. | | | 1,456,097 | |
| 8,500 | | | Nippon Express Holdings Company Ltd. | | | 436,861 | |
| 20,000 | | | Nippon Yusen KK | | | 489,345 | |
| 1 | | | Turk Hava Yollari AO(c) | | | 8 | |
| 333,000 | | | Xiamen C & D, Inc. | | | 445,081 | |
| | | | | | | 4,892,348 | |
| | | | WHOLESALE - CONSUMER STAPLES - 1.0% | | | | |
| 38,800 | | | Marubeni Corporation | | | 567,325 | |
| 13,900 | | | Mitsubishi Corporation | | | 647,956 | |
| | | | | | | 1,215,281 | |
| | | | WHOLESALE - DISCRETIONARY - 1.0% | | | | |
| 21,700 | | | Toyota Tsusho Corporation | | | 1,155,227 | |
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| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $116,236,434) | | | 112,576,460 | |
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| | | | EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 1.0% | | | | |
| | | | EQUITY - 1.0% | | | | |
| 13,599 | | | Global X MSCI Argentina ETF | | | 522,746 | |
| 10,974 | | | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF(b) | | | 734,380 | |
| | | | | | | 1,257,126 | |
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| | | | TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $1,060,357) | | | 1,257,126 | |
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| | | | PREFERRED STOCKS — 4.4% | | | | |
| | | | AUTOMOTIVE — 1.3% | | | | |
| 5,604 | | | Hyundai Motor Company | | | 413,128 | |
| 11,130 | | | Volkswagen A.G. | | | 1,180,582 | |
| | | | | | | 1,593,710 | |
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See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM INTERNATIONAL STOCK FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | PREFERRED STOCKS — 4.4% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 110,420 | | | Mirae Asset Securities Company Ltd. | | | | | | | | $ | 286,022 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | INSURANCE — 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 3,206 | | | Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Company Ltd. | | | | | | | | | 438,673 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | OIL & GAS PRODUCERS — 1.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 310,800 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. | | | | | | | | | 2,141,301 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE — 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 19,632 | | | Samsung Electronics Company Ltd. | | | | | | | | | 782,944 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $5,886,802) | | | | | | | | | 5,242,650 | |
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| | | | | | Expiration Date | | Exercise Price | | | | | |
| | | | WARRANT — 0.0%(d) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SOFTWARE - 0.0% (c),(d) | | | | | | | | | | |
| 108 | | | Constellation Software Inc (Canada) | | 04/02/2040 | | $ | 0.00 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL WARRANT (Cost $0) | | | | | | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 5.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 5.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 6,025,048 | | | Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, 5.49% (e),(f) | | | | | | | | | 6,025,048 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 544,348 | | | Fidelity Government Portfolio, CLASS I, 5.23% (e) | | | | | | | | | 544,348 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $6,569,396) | | | | | | | | | 6,569,396 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 104.5% (Cost $129,752,989) | | | | | | | | $ | 125,645,632 | |
| | | | LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (4.5)% | | | | | | | | | (5,445,298 | ) |
| | | | NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | | | $ | 120,200,334 | |
ADR | - American Depositary Receipt |
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A/S | - Anonim Sirketi |
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EAFE | - Europe, Australasia and Far East |
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ETF | - Exchange-Traded Fund |
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LLC | - Limited Liability Company |
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LTD | - Limited Company |
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MSCI | - Morgan Stanley Capital International |
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NV | - Naamioze Vennootschap |
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PJSC | - Public Joint-Stock Company |
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PLC | - Public Limited Company |
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SA | - Societe Anonyme |
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TAS | - Turkish Accounting Standards |
(a) | The value of this security has been determined in good faith under policies of the Board of Trustees. |
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(b) | All or a portion of these securities are on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $5,952,575 at October 31, 2023. |
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(c) | Non-income producing security. |
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(d) | Percentage rounds to less than 0.1%. |
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(e) | Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of October 31, 2023. |
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(f) | The Trust’s securities lending policies and procedures require that the borrower: 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%. |
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(g) | Illiquid security. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
Dunham Dynamic Macro Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (Vontobel Asset Management, Inc) |
Asset Class Recap
Financial market performance turned out to be more challenging as markets increasingly absorbed the “higher-for-longer” interest-rate scenario. While central banks have made significant progress on combating inflation during the fiscal year, there are reasonable doubts if inflation targets can be achieved within the desired timeframe, considering economic growth continues to be strong and labor market data remains resilient. Incessant rate re-pricings were the consequence in response to heightened uncertainty pushing expected rate cuts further out. In October, futures markets were pricing in only a 50 basis point rate cut for the second half of 2024. As a result, investors witnessed volatile equity markets giving up large parts of the gains made over much of the fiscal year as well as a bear steepening across yield curves, with the longer maturities rising faster than the shorter maturities. Global equities, as measured by the MSCI All Country World Index (net), increased 10.5 percent during the fiscal year while US equities, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, increased 10.1 percent, and foreign equities, as measured by the MSCI All Country World Index ex US (net), rose 12.1 percent. Bond markets, as measured by the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Unhedged Index, increased 1.7 percent during the same time period. Broad commodities on the other hand, as measured by the S&P GSCI Commodity Dynamic Roll index, decreased 3.2 percent. The dispersion in returns across these broad asset classes when considering only the return for the entire period does not reflect the significant differences experienced during the fiscal year. For example, at the end of May commodities were down nearly 12 percent and foreign stocks were up almost 17 percent. Therefore, the penalty for having exposure to the wrong asset class at the wrong time was still severe during the fiscal year.
Allocation Review
The Sub-Adviser utilizes a highly active allocation strategy, which involves large shifts in exposures across three broad asset classes: equities, bonds, and commodities. In response to the uncertainty and heightened volatility in the equity markets, the Sub-Adviser’s equity allocation model continued to slowly retreat from its overweight position. Similarly, its bond allocation model maintained an underweight position, albeit at a decreasing rate as the adverse effects of rising rates made forecasted downside risk less severe. Meanwhile, the Sub-Adviser’s risk model has been flagging parallels to periods that were all followed by substantial economic decelerations. This corresponds with the tempering of overall risk exposure within the Fund, particularly after the equity markets rallied into the summer. The Fund’s retreat from maximum equity levels initiated in July continued through the end of October and settled near 60 percent of the Fund when considering the notional value of the futures contracts. The primary catalyst for the reduction in the equity exposure has been the term spread reflecting the expected negative impact from the “higher-for-longer” narrative captured by yield curve bear steepening. The shape and changes in the yield curve effected the Sub-Adviser’s bond model, as well. The Sub-Adviser’s bond models have been steadily reducing their short duration allocation during the fiscal year, from a meaningfully negative duration to being only slightly negative at the end of October. However, the bond model’s momentum factor remains firmly negative on the asset class which the Sub-Adviser believes means there is likely more volatile price/yield action on the horizon. That said, mean reversion has crept back into positive territory, signaling potentially improved valuation conditions in government bonds. Therefore, there are pockets within the bond allocation that have long exposure to specific government bonds and bond futures despite a short exposure in most other government bonds, primarily using futures contracts. The contribution from the carry component remains muted as yield curves are disinverting and exhibiting flatter shapes. In sum, these dynamics led to the maintenance of an underweight stance in bonds for the Fund, albeit a less extreme one. Directional commodity exposure was near-zero over most of the 12-month period as the Sub-Adviser’s model covering commodities remained negative and the economic outlook captured by the term spread remains too doubtful to warrant a positive allocation.
Holdings Insights
Despite a Sub-Adviser change at the beginning of February, the Fund continued to maintain holdings in the SPDR S&P 500ETF Trust (SPY) (holding weight*: 12.24 percent). This represented a substantial amount of the Fund’s exposure to US stocks. SPY returned 10.0 percent over the fiscal year, making it a positive contributor to performance. Once the new Sub-Adviser’s strategy was implemented, it added exposure to the Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQM) (holding weight*: 9.80 percent). Since it was added at the beginning of February, QQQM increased 19.7 percent. The Sub-Adviser used the CME E-Mini Standard & Poor’s 500 Index Future 12/15/2023 (ESZ3 IND) (holding notional weight*: -2.40 percent) to quickly adjust the exposure to the United States stocks. Since this short futures contract was initiated in September, the S&P 500 Index declined, resulting in an approximate 7.2 percent positive experience to the Fund via this contract. The Sub-Adviser also added exposure to foreign stocks through the Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF (FLGB) (holding weight*: 5.65 percent), the Frankline FTSE Japan ETF (FLJP) (holding weight*: 5.03 percent), and the SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF (FEZ) (holding weight*: 4.56 percent). Since each of these were added to the Fund at the beginning of March, FLJP increased 6.2 percent while FLGB and FEZ decreased 3.6 percent and 2.0 percent, respectively. Similar to the United States, the Sub-Adviser also used futures contracts on foreign stock indices, including the TSE TOPIX Future 12/7/2023 (TPZ3 IND) (holding notional weight*: 14.90 percent), the Eurex EURO STOXX 50 Future 12/15/2023 (VGZ3 IND) (holding notional weight*: 5.20 percent), and the FTSE 100 Index Future 12/15/2023 (Z Z3 IND) (holding notional weight*: 4.26 percent). Each of these futures contracts detracted from performance since they were added to the Fund in early September due to their underlying indices declining. The TPZ3 IND, VGZ3 IND, and Z Z3 IND detracted approximately 7.5 percent, 6.6 percent, and 6.0 percent, respectively since being added to the Fund.
As the Sub-Adviser’s models generally maintained a negative overall exposure to bonds, particularly to overall duration, the effect on the Fund was broadly positive. However, the benefits were generally not material to Fund performance. When considering the short-term Treasury bills, these provided returns similar to short-term cash rates, adding positively to the absolute performance of the Fund.
Sub-Adviser Outlook
As monetary policy effects of previous rate hikes are still building in the system, the Sub-Adviser has only recently entered the time window during which a recession may actually materialize. While the late 1980s continue to stand as a crucial reference point in the Sub-Adviser’s risk model’s search for a risk environment comparable to today’s, other periods, specifically 2006 and 2018, have become increasingly significant in identifying historical parallels. This shift is attributed to the gradual retreat of some variables from extreme levels, such as the term spread, which is subtly reverting to normalcy as yield curves disinvert. While the growing resemblance to 2006 and 2018 as signaled by the Sub-Adviser’s risk model can be interpreted as a sign that the current policy tightening cycle may be winding down, it does not rule out the possibility of a recession. In fact, it could be a harbinger of its onset. In response, the Sub-Adviser’s model treats equities with a grain of salt and are approaching a more neutral stance on bonds.
| * | Holdings percentage(s) of total investments, cash and unsettled trades excluding collateral for securities loaned as of 10/31/2023. |
Dunham Dynamic Macro Fund |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) |
October 31, 2023 |
The Fund’s performance figures* for each of the periods ended October 31, 2023, compared to its benchmarks:
| | Annualized | Annualized |
| 1 Year Return | 5 Year Return | 10 Year Return |
Class N | 11.00% | 3.18% | 1.63% |
Class A with Load 4.50% | 4.41% | 1.70% | 0.77% |
Class A without load | 10.82% | 2.92% | 1.37% |
Class C | 10.00% | 2.15% | 0.62% |
Dow Jones Moderately Aggressive Portfolio Index (a) | 5.03% | 5.54% | 5.85% |
Morningstar Macro Trading Category (b) | 0.31% | 2.76% | 2.08% |
| * | Total Returns are calculated based on traded NAVs. As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including underlying funds, are 1.86% for Class N, 2.86% for Class C and 2.11% 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. |
| (a) | The Dow Jones Moderately Aggressive Portfolio Index is designed to measure a total portfolio of stocks, bonds, and cash, allocated to represent an investor’s desired risk profile. The Dow Jones Moderately Aggressive Portfolio Index risk level is set to 80% of the Dow Jones Global Stock CMAC Index’s downside risk (past 36 months). |
| (b) | The Morningstar Macro Trading Category is generally representative of mutual funds that use systematic or discretionary methods to examine broad factors such as the global economy, government policies, interest rates, inflation, and market trends. These mutual funds are not restricted by asset class and may invest across such disparate assets as global equities, bonds, currencies, and commodities, and make extensive use of derivatives. These strategies can take significant directional long or short positions on any asset class over short periods and may have relatively high portfolio turnover. |
Comparison of the Change in Value of a $100,000 Investment
Portfolio Composition * (Unaudited) | |
Equity | | | 38.1 | % |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | | 26.8 | % |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 12.6 | % |
Supranational | | | 5.1 | % |
Government Guaranteed | | | 5.0 | % |
Commodity | | | 0.1 | % |
Other | | | 12.3 | % |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
* Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2023. Does not include derivative holdings.
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which are based on Fund net assets.
Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for a more detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.
DUNHAM DYNAMIC MACRO FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 37.5% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | COMMODITY - 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
| 1,267 | | | iShares GSCI Commodity Dynamic | | | | | | $ | 35,691 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | EQUITY - 37.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 85,300 | | | Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | | | | | | | 2,208,417 | |
| 107,700 | | | Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF | | | | | | | 2,477,100 | |
| 29,800 | | | Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF | | | | | | | 4,301,034 | |
| 48,600 | | | SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF | | | | | | | 1,999,890 | |
| 12,843 | | | SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust | | | | | | | 5,370,943 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 16,357,384 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $13,857,187) | | | | | | | 16,393,075 | |
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Principal | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | (%) | | Maturity | | | | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 5.6% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | GOVERNMENT GUARANTEED — 4.9% | | | | | | | | |
| 1,273,000 | | | Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau | | 1.2500 | | 01/31/25 | | | 1,209,479 | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank | | 2.0000 | | 01/13/25 | | | 959,383 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 2,168,862 | |
| | | | SUPRANATIONAL — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
| 300,000 | | | Asian Development Bank | | 4.1250 | | 09/27/24 | | | 296,257 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $2,464,527) | | | | | | | 2,465,119 | |
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| | | | NON U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 4.4% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SUPRANATIONAL — 4.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Inter-American Development Bank | | 2.6250 | | 01/16/24 | | | 993,877 | |
| 1,000,000 | | | International Bank for Reconstruction & Development | | 0.3750 | | 07/28/25 | | | 919,794 | |
| | | | TOTAL NON U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES (Cost $1,930,205) | | | | | | | 1,913,671 | |
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See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM DYNAMIC MACRO FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 26.3% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. TREASURY NOTES — 26.3% | | | | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | United States Treasury Note | | 2.5000 | | 05/15/24 | | $ | 1,476,250 | |
| 1,500,000 | | | United States Treasury Note | | 0.3750 | | 07/15/24 | | | 1,447,432 | |
| 1,000,000 | | | United States Treasury Note | | 1.5000 | | 09/30/24 | | | 964,965 | |
| 5,000,000 | | | United States Treasury Note | | 1.0000 | | 12/15/24 | | | 4,763,281 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | United States Treasury Note | | 1.1250 | | 02/28/25 | | | 1,893,516 | |
| 1,000,000 | | | United States Treasury Note | | 2.1250 | | 05/15/25 | | | 954,727 | |
| | | | TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES (Cost $11,554,656) | | | | | | | 11,500,171 | |
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Shares | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 24.5% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 12.1% | | | | | | | | |
| 5,278,923 | | | Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Fund, Institutional Class, 5.25% (b) | | | | | | | 5,278,923 | |
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Principal | | | | | Discount Rate | | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | (%) | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 12.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 4,500,000 | | | United States Treasury Bill(a) | | 5.2647 | | 02/22/24 | | | 4,424,978 | |
| 1,000,000 | | | United States Treasury Bill(a) | | 5.2864 | | 04/18/24 | | | 975,037 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 5,400,015 | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $10,684,992) | | | | | | | 10,678,938 | |
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| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.3% (Cost $40,491,567) | | | | | | $ | 42,950,974 | |
| | | | OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES- 1.7% | | | | | | | 753,516 | |
| | | | NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 43,704,490 | |
OPEN FUTURES CONTRACTS | |
Number of | | | | | | | | | | Value and Unrealized | |
Contracts | | | Open Long Futures Contracts | | Expiration | | Notional Amount(c) | | | Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
| 53 | | | Eurex EURO STOXX 50 Future | | 12/15/2023 | | $ | 2,282,887 | | | $ | (114,168 | ) |
| 2 | | | Euro-BTP Italian Bond Futures | | 12/07/2023 | | | 233,295 | | | | 2,395 | |
| 21 | | | FTSE 100 Index Future | | 12/15/2023 | | | 1,870,206 | | | | (58,712 | ) |
| 7 | | | Long Gilt Future | | 12/27/2023 | | | 792,523 | | | | (18,985 | ) |
| 44 | | | TSE TOPIX (Tokyo Price Index) Future | | 12/07/2023 | | | 6,543,032 | | | | (312,411 | ) |
| | | | TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS | | | | | | | | $ | (501,881 | ) |
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See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM DYNAMIC MACRO FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
OPEN FUTURES CONTRACTS | |
Number of Contracts | | | Open Short Futures Contracts | | Expiration | | Notional Amount(c) | | | Value and Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
| 27 | | | CBOT 10 Year US Treasury Note | | 12/19/2023 | | $ | 2,866,640 | | | $ | 62,273 | |
| 5 | | | CME E-Mini Standard & Poor’s 500 Index Future | | 12/15/2023 | | | 1,053,063 | | | | 23,450 | |
| 1 | | | Eurex 10 Year Euro BUND Future | | 12/07/2023 | | | 136,512 | | | | (31 | ) |
| 11 | | | French Government Bond Futures | | 12/07/2023 | | | 1,435,274 | | | | (505 | ) |
| | | | TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS | | | | | | | | $ | 85,187 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
Foreign Currency | | Settlement Date | | Counterparty | | Local Currency | | | U.S. Dollar Value | | | Appreciation/(Depreciation) | |
To Buy: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
British Pound | | 11/16/2023 | | US Bank | | | 100,000 | | | $ | 121,541 | | | $ | 188 | |
Euro | | 11/16/2023 | | US Bank | | | 350,000 | | | | 370,630 | | | | (202 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | 492,171 | | | $ | (14 | ) |
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To Sell: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
British Pound | | 11/16/2023 | | US Bank | | | 2,050,000 | | | $ | 2,491,586 | | | $ | 50,231 | |
Euro | | 11/16/2023 | | US Bank | | | 2,150,000 | | | | 2,276,728 | | | | 26,675 | |
Japanese Yen | | 11/16/2023 | | US Bank | | | 315,000,000 | | | | 2,083,077 | | | | 68,721 | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | 6,851,391 | | | $ | 145,627 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 145,613 | |
ETF | - Exchange-Traded Fund |
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SPDR | - Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt |
(a) | Zero coupon bond. |
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(b) | Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of October 31, 2023. |
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(c) | The amounts shown are the underlying reference notional amounts to stock exchange indices 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 of the Fund’s 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. |
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See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
Dunham Long/Short Credit Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (MetLife Investment Management, LLC) |
Asset Class Recap
The 2022 fiscal year took its toll on fixed- income investors as rising interest rates prompted one of the worst years in the asset class history. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index and the Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Index recorded abysmal negative total returns of 15.7 percent and 19.6 percent, respectively, while the ICE BofA U.S. Cash Pay High Yield Index declined 11.3 percent. As rising Interest rates were the primary driver for the poor performance in the 2022 fiscal year, falling interest rates helped the fixed-income asset class rebound in the first two fiscal quarters of the 2023 fiscal year. Despite the Federal Funds Rate continuing to rise through the period, yields eased lower amid investor expectations that the Federal Reserve is nearing the end of its tightening cycle. In the first six months of the fiscal year, the yield on the 5-year U.S. Treasury, 10-year U.S. Treasury, and 30- year U.S. Treasury declined over 50 basis points, prompting duration- sensitive assets to rally. Fixed income markets were also boosted in the period as strong demand for credit was met with underwhelming supply. As falling interest rates were the primary driver of strong performance over the first six months of the fiscal year, rising interest rates to close the fiscal year weighed on duration-sensitive bonds. Although the Federal Reserve raised rates just 25 basis points in July and chose to hold rates steady in September, yields continued to rise due to numerous factors. Inflation continued to decline, but at a slower pace than previously anticipated, and labor continued to be resilient, prompting speculation that the Federal Reserve will have to keep interest rates higher than anticipated. Yields were also boosted by geopolitical tensions spiking worldwide, prompting a flight to perceived “safe-haven” assets. Over the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023, short and intermediate-term corporates underperformed their longer-dated counterparts, as the Bloomberg US Corporate 3-5 years Index added 4.2 while the Bloomberg US Corporate 7-10 years Index increased 2.4 percent. When considering the credit quality spectrum, the higher duration associated with higher credit quality resulted in the ICE BofA AAA US Corporate Index falling 0.2 percent and the ICE BofA Single-B US Cash Pay High-Yield Index rising 6.3 percent.
Allocation Review
The Fund’s core long positions were the strongest contributors to positive Fund performance over the fiscal year. The Sub-Adviser increased this exposure to the core long positions from 30 percent to 42 percent as it focused on high quality short maturity bonds. This resulted in the net notional exposure of the Fund increasing to 19 percent from 16 percent. The Sub-Adviser continued to implement its interest rate hedging strategy, which resulted in an overall duration of approximately 0.35 years. This interest rate hedging strategy primarily utilizes Treasury bond futures of various maturities to maintain an overall duration exposure for the Fund. This exposure meaningfully helped the Fund avoid some of the most significant losses in fiscal year 2022, but it was a detractor from gains in the most recent fiscal period. The Sub-Adviser also continued to manage credit risk exposure with credit default swaps on broad baskets of high-yield and investment grade debt, as well as with total return swaps on the IBOXX High -Yield Bond Index. At the end of the fiscal year, the aggregate gross notional value of these credit default swaps and total return swaps was over 38 percent of the Fund. The Fund also had exposure to strategies that are generally less reliant on the market’s trajectory, such as pairs trades, catalyst- driven investments, and opportunistic trading. During the fiscal period, these strategies in aggregate comprised close to 30 percent of the Fund, but provided mixed results as catalyst driven trades was the largest detractor from Fund performance over the fiscal year.
Holdings Insights
The biggest driver of underperformance over the fiscal year was the Fund’s position in the Credit Suisse Group A.G. 7.5% Until 12/11/2023 Due 6/11/2170 (22546DAB2) (holding weight*: 0.25 percent). This was one of the Sub-Adviser’s highest conviction ideas in the Fund, and it was written down to $0 as part of the conditions imposed by the Swiss regulator FINMA related to the forced marriage of Credit Suisse and UBS. The Sub-Adviser believes this type of loss is unlike any it has encountered, and the velocity was such that it evaded one of the Fund’s risk mitigation tools, the stop loss. The Sub-Adviser held the view that the debt was not generic subordinated risk, but rather a unique security that contained language that strongly suggested the bank would call the security at its first call date of December 2023. The Sub-Adviser did not anticipate the tremors in the US banking system that would quickly lead to knock-on effects across Europe that coincided with an off - the-cuff remark from the Saudi Finance minister that suggested they would provide no further support for the beleaguered bank. Despite being a meaningful detractor for the fiscal year, this exposure was the largest contributor to Fund performance over the most recent fiscal quarter as this credit had deep bids in the market as distressed investors positioned themselves to benefit from a potential future litigation settlement. Although the exposure to credit default swaps contributed to Fund performance during periods of volatility, this exposure detracted from Fund performance over the fiscal year. For example, the Fund held the CDX NA HY Series 40 12/20/2027 (CDXNAHY40) (holding notional weight*: 9.01 percent), a credit default swap on a basket of high- yield bonds, contributed to positive Fund performance as high-yield bonds sold off during the most recent fiscal quarter. However, this exposure meaningfully detracted over the full fiscal year as high-yield bonds rallied 5.8 percent, as measured by the ICE BofA U.S. Cash Pay High Yield Index.
Although the exposure to the Credit Suisse debt overshadowed other positions within the Fund, many credits contributed to positive Fund performance over the fiscal year. This included, the floating rate debt HSBC Holdings plc, Due 03/10/2026 (404280DB2) (holding weight*: 1.92 percent), a British multinational bank, and the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority 13.25%, Due 12/15/2027 (608328BJ8) (holding weight*: 0.71 percent), operator of Mohegan Sun properties throughout the United States and developer of the Inspire Integrated Resort in South Korea. Over the fiscal year, the HSBC floating rate credit rose 9 percent, and the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority added 17.3 percent since being added to the Fund in early December 2022. The Fund was also positively impacted by the exposure to Earthstone Energy Holdings, LLC 8%, Due 04/15/2027 (27034RAA1) (holding weight**: 0.95 percent), an independent oil and natural gas development and production company. During the period, this credit surged 15.9 percent due to the news that the company agreed to be acquired by Permian Resources (PR) (not held) .. Another credit from the energy sector that contributed to positive Fund performance was Tullow Oil plc 10.25%, Due 05/15/2026 (899415AG8) (holding weight**: 0.70 percent), a multinational oil and gas exploration company. Over the fiscal year, this credit added 5.6 percent.
Sub-Adviser Outlook
The tug of war between the economic trajectory, corporate fundamentals, valuations, and technicals has resulted in tighter spreads and stretched historical relationships. The economy has largely shrugged off the over 5 percent of Federal Reserve hikes over the past 18 months, with unemployment still under 4 percent and inflation, while slowing, remains above the Federal Reserve’s target. Corporate fundamentals have been resilient. Default rates, while rising, remain low. However, the Sub- Adviser believes that with monetary policy decisively restrictive and many fiscal programs winding down, it has its eyes on cracks forming. High and rising delinquency rates on subprime loans without any significant uptick in unemployment indicate the effects of higher rates are certainly feeding into the lower rungs of consumer balance sheets. Combined with tight commercial and industrial lending standards, consumer strength is likely more fragile than economic data would suggest, and the mere passing of time will continue to chip away at households and corporations. The Sub- Adviser has felt that the uncertain economic outlook amidst snug valuations warranted a defensive risk posture in the Fund and has leaned on higher quality, short-dated corporates to provide the Fund with yield. The Sub-Adviser continues to believe we are steadily marching into the latest stages of the credit cycle, and the conservative positioning will be beneficial to the Fund with spread levels skewing risk to the downside. Moving forward, the Sub-Adviser is unlikely to make wholesale changes to the Fund absent a material change in valuations and instead will continue to refine positioning into sectors, issuers, and securities it believes hold long- term value.
| * | Holdings percentage(s) of total investments, cash and unsettled trades excluding collateral for securities loaned as of 10/31/2023. |
| ** | Holdings percentage(s) as of the date prior to the sale of the security. |
Dunham Long/Short Credit Fund |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) |
October 31, 2023 |
The Fund’s performance figures* for each of the periods ended October 31, 2023, compared to its benchmarks:
| | Annualized | Annualized |
| 1 Year Return | 5 Year Return | 10 Year Return |
Class N | 2.16% | 2.59% | 3.64% |
Class A with Load 5.75% | (3.93)% | 1.13% | 2.78% |
Class A without load | 1.91% | 2.34% | 3.39% |
Class C | 1.11% | 1.59% | 2.61% |
BofA Merrill Lynch US 3-Month Treasury Bill Index + 3% (a) | 7.80% | 4.78% | 4.16% |
Morningstar Nontraditional Bond Category (b) | 3.70% | 1.13% | 1.41% |
| * | Total Returns are calculated based on traded NAVs. 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 0.99% for Class N, 1.99% for Class C and 1.24% 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. |
| (a) | The BofA Merrill Lynch US 3-Month Treasury Bill Index + 3% is comprised of a single issue purchased at the beginning of the month and held for a full month. At the end of the month that issue is sold and rolled in a newly selected issue. The issue selected at each month-end rebalancing is the outstanding Treasury Bill that matures closest to, but not beyond, three months from the rebalancing date. To qualify for selection, an issue must have settled on or before the month-end rebalancing date. Plus an annualized return of 3%. Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark. |
| (b) | The Morningstar Nontraditional Bond Category is generally representative of mutual funds that deploy absolute return strategies, strategies that are low-correlated to the overall bond market, and strategies that take long and short market and security-level positions. |
Comparison of the Change in Value of a $100,000 Investment
Portfolio Composition * (Unaudited) | |
Corporate Bonds | | | 52.9 | % |
U.S. Government & Agencies | | | 37.8 | % |
Short-Term Investment | | | 5.5 | % |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 2.8 | % |
Term Loans | | | 1.0 | % |
Common Stocks | | | 0.0 | % |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
* Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2023. Does not include derivative holdings.
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which are based on Fund net assets.
Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for a more detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.
DUNHAM LONG/SHORT CREDIT FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 0.0%(a) | | | | |
| | | | TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 0.0%(a) | | | | |
| 10,000 | | | NII Holdings, Inc. 144A(b),(c),(l) | | $ | 5,700 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $57,730) | | | 5,700 | |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 53.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | ASSET MANAGEMENT — 2.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 3,440,000 | | | CI Financial Corporation | | | | 4.1000 | | 06/15/51 | | | 1,842,210 | |
| 2,780,000 | | | PennantPark Investment Corporation | | | | 4.0000 | | 11/01/26 | | | 2,451,724 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,293,934 | |
| | | | AUTOMOTIVE — 2.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,885,000 | | | Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC(d) | | | | 3.3700 | | 11/17/23 | | | 1,884,431 | |
| 2,065,000 | | | Hyundai Capital America(c) | | | | 1.0000 | | 09/17/24 | | | 1,973,620 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,858,051 | |
| | | | BANKING — 23.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2,510,000 | | | Bank of America Corporation(e) | | SOFRRATE + 0.670% | | 1.8430 | | 02/04/25 | | | 2,476,619 | |
| 1,805,000 | | | Bank of Nova Scotia (The)(d),(e) | | H15T5Y + 4.551% | | 4.9000 | | 09/04/68 | | | 1,651,026 | |
| 2,385,000 | | | Barclays plc | | | | 3.6500 | | 03/16/25 | | | 2,294,046 | |
| 7,265,000 | | | BPCE S.A.(c),(e) | | SOFRRATE + 2.100% | | 5.9750 | | 01/18/27 | | | 7,150,690 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Credit Suisse A.G. | | | | 3.6250 | | 09/09/24 | | | 1,952,243 | |
| 1,210,000 | | | Danske Bank A/S(c),(e) | | H15T1Y + 2.100% | | 6.4660 | | 01/09/26 | | | 1,204,913 | |
| 3,545,000 | | | HSBC Holdings plc(f) | | SOFRRATE + 1.430% | | 6.7580 | | 03/10/26 | | | 3,554,698 | |
| 2,005,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Company(f) | | US003M + 0.550% | | 6.1840 | | 02/01/27 | | | 1,887,929 | |
| 3,188,000 | | | KeyCorp Capital II | | | | 6.8750 | | 03/17/29 | | | 2,771,803 | |
| 1,080,000 | | | Lloyds Banking Group plc(e) | | H15T1Y + 3.500% | | 3.8700 | | 07/09/25 | | | 1,060,746 | |
| 950,000 | | | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.(e) | | H15T1Y + 1.080% | | 5.7190 | | 02/20/26 | | | 944,176 | |
| 3,550,000 | | | NatWest Group plc(e) | | H15T1Y + 2.850% | | 7.4720 | | 11/10/26 | | | 3,612,960 | |
| 4,110,000 | | | Societe Generale S.A.(c) | | | | 7.3670 | | 01/10/53 | | | 3,587,565 | |
| 4,735,000 | | | Synchrony Bank | | | | 5.4000 | | 08/22/25 | | | 4,523,077 | |
| 5,145,000 | | | Wells Fargo & Company(f) | | US0003M + 0.500% | | 6.1550 | | 01/15/27 | | | 4,872,691 | |
| 795,000 | | | Wells Fargo & Company | | | | 5.9500 | | 12/01/86 | | | 731,608 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 44,276,790 | |
DUNHAM LONG/SHORT CREDIT FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 53.5% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | CONSUMER SERVICES — 2.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2,300,000 | | | Grand Canyon University(d) | | | | 4.1250 | | 10/01/24 | | $ | 2,196,041 | |
| 2,300,000 | | | Grand Canyon University | | | | 5.1250 | | 10/01/28 | | | 2,040,790 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,236,831 | |
| | | | ELECTRIC UTILITIES — 8.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 3,310,000 | | | American Electric Power Company, Inc. | | | | 2.0310 | | 03/15/24 | | | 3,254,507 | |
| 3,465,000 | | | American Electric Power Company, Inc. | | | | 5.6990 | | 08/15/25 | | | 3,429,224 | |
| 3,030,000 | | | NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc. | | | | 5.7490 | | 09/01/25 | | | 3,016,579 | |
| 2,785,000 | | | Pacific Gas and Electric Company | | | | 1.7000 | | 11/15/23 | | | 2,780,575 | |
| 4,397,000 | | | Vistra Operations Company, LLC(c) | | | | 4.8750 | | 05/13/24 | | | 4,352,754 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 16,833,639 | |
| | | | FOOD — 1.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 4,095,000 | | | JBS USA LUX S.A. / JBS USA Food Company / JBS USA | | | | 6.5000 | | 12/01/52 | | | 3,365,188 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES — 4.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 3,515,000 | | | Credit Suisse Group A.G.(c),(e) | | SOFRRATE + 3.340% | | 6.3730 | | 07/15/26 | | | 3,494,262 | |
| 4,185,000 | | | Credit Suisse Group A.G.(c),(e) | | USSW5 + 4.598% | | 7.5000 | | 06/11/70 | | | 460,350 | |
| 2,485,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Capital I | | | | 6.3450 | | 02/15/34 | | | 2,405,981 | |
| 2,050,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)(f) | | SOFRRATE + 0.490% | | 5.7980 | | 10/21/24 | | | 2,045,362 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,405,955 | |
| | | | INSURANCE — 2.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2,155,000 | | | Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company(c),(e) | | US003M + 2.640% | | 4.2970 | | 07/15/54 | | | 2,103,229 | |
| 2,285,000 | | | Ohio National Financial Services, Inc.(c) | | | | 5.8000 | | 01/24/30 | | | 1,960,552 | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Pacific Life Insurance Company(c) | | | | 9.2500 | | 06/15/39 | | | 1,183,717 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,247,498 | |
| | | | LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,250,000 | | | Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority(c) | | | | 13.2500 | | 12/15/27 | | | 1,321,256 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | OIL & GAS PRODUCERS — 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 845,000 | | | Rockcliff Energy II, LLC(c) | | | | 5.5000 | | 10/15/29 | | | 763,722 | |
| 2,230,000 | | | Saudi Arabian Oil Company(c) | | | | 1.2500 | | 11/24/23 | | | 2,224,115 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,987,837 | |
DUNHAM LONG/SHORT CREDIT FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 53.5% (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | SPECIALTY FINANCE — 1.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2,845,000 | | | American Express Company(d),(e) | | SOFRRATE + 1.330% | | 6.3380 | | 10/30/26 | | $ | 2,853,736 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TELECOMMUNICATIONS — 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2,150,000 | | | Sprint Corporation(d) | | | | 7.1250 | | 06/15/24 | | | 2,163,042 | |
| 837,000 | | | Sprint Spectrum Company, LLC / Sprint Spectrum(c) | | | | 5.1520 | | 03/20/28 | | | 824,021 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,987,063 | |
| | | | TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $108,978,906) | | | | | | | | | 100,667,778 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | Spread | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | TERM LOANS — 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | FOOD — 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,960,188 | | | Del Monte Foods, Inc.(f) | | SOFRRATE+ 6.250% | | 11.7500 | | 05/16/29 | | | 1,901,382 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL TERM LOANS (Cost $1,941,469) | | | | | | | | | 1,901,382 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Principal | | | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 38.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 38.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 18,275,000 | | | United States Treasury Bill(g) | | | | — | | 11/16/23 | | | 18,234,909 | |
| 20,690,000 | | | United States Treasury Bill (g) | | | | — | | 12/14/23 | | | 20,559,374 | |
| 17,280,000 | | | United States Treasury Bill(g) | | | | — | | 01/16/24 | | | 17,086,838 | |
| 3,055,000 | | | United States Treasury Note | | | | 4.8750 | | 10/31/28 | | | 3,063,234 | |
| 3,260,000 | | | United States Treasury Note | | | | 4.1250 | | 08/31/30 | | | 3,113,809 | |
| 6,370,000 | | | United States Treasury Note(n) | | | | 3.8750 | | 08/15/33 | | | 5,878,316 | |
| 4,950,000 | | | United States Treasury Note(o) | | | | 3.6250 | | 05/15/53 | | | 3,890,004 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 71,826,484 | |
| | | | TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES (Cost $72,586,449) | | | | 71,826,484 | |
DUNHAM LONG/SHORT CREDIT FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 8.3% | | | | |
| | | | MONEY MARKET FUND – 5.5% | | | | |
| 10,422,675 | | | First American Government Obligations Fund Class X, Class X, 5.27%(h) | | $ | 10,422,675 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED – 2.8% | | | | |
| 5,286,771 | | | Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, , 5.49%(h)(j) | | $ | 5,286,771 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $15,709,446) | | | 15,709,446 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.9% (Cost $199,274,000) | | $ | 190,110,790 | |
| | | | LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (0.9)% | | | (1,622,534 | ) |
| | | | NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | $ | 188,488,256 | |
OPEN FUTURES CONTRACTS | |
Number of | | | | | | | | | | Value and Unrealized | |
Contracts | | | Open Short Futures Contracts | | Expiration | | Notional Amount(i) | | | Appreciation | |
| 70 | | | CBOT 10 Year US Treasury Note | | 12/19/2023 | | $ | 7,432,031 | | | $ | 289,560 | |
| 31 | | | CBOT 5 Year US Treasury Note | | 12/29/2023 | | | 3,238,774 | | | | 55,945 | |
| 22 | | | CBOT US Treasure Bond Futures | | 12/19/2023 | | | 2,407,625 | | | | 237,875 | |
| 94 | | | Ultra 10-Year US Treasury Note Futures | | 12/19/2023 | | | 10,229,844 | | | | 581,961 | |
| 76 | | | Ultra U.S. Treasury Bond Futures | | 12/19/2023 | | | 8,554,750 | | | | 1,176,219 | |
| | | | TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS | | | | | | | | $ | 2,341,560 | |
CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Description and Payment Frequency | | Payment Frequency | | Counterparty | | Fixed Deal (Pay)Rate | | Implied Credit Spread | | Maturity Date | | Notional Value | | | Fair Value(m) | | | Amortized Upfront Payments Paid/ (Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
CDX.NA.HY SERIES 40 | | To Buy Quarterly | | HSBC Securities | | 5.00% | | 516.84 | | 12/20/2027 | | $ | 17,000,000 | | | | (148,676 | ) | | | (41,670 | ) | | $ | (107,006 | ) |
CDX.NA.IG SERIES 40 | | To Buy Quarterly | | HSBC Securities | | 1.00% | | 73.73 | | 12/20/2027 | | | 41,000,000 | | | | (496,007 | ) | | | (319,295 | ) | | | (176,712 | ) |
DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC | | To Buy Quarterly | | Barclays | | 1.00% | | 45.00 | | 6/20/2027 | | | 7,000,000 | | | | (133,690 | ) | | | (16,938 | ) | | | (116,752 | ) |
DR HORTON INC | | To Buy Quarterly | | Barclays | | 1.00% | | 65.00 | | 12/20/2027 | | | 3,500,000 | | | | (49,606 | ) | | | 56,167 | | | | (105,773 | ) |
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY | | To Sell Quarterly | | Barclays | | 1.00% | | 55.00 | | 6/20/2028 | | | (5,000,000 | ) | | | 95,065 | | | | 98,548 | | | | (3,483 | ) |
OMNICOM GROUP | | To Buy Quarterly | | Barclays | | 1.00% | | 54.00 | | 6/20/2028 | | | 5,000,000 | | | | (100,119 | ) | | | (98,548 | ) | | | (1,571 | ) |
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC(k) | | To Sell Quarterly | | Barclays | | 1.00% | | 89.00 | | 6/20/2027 | | | (7,000,000 | ) | | | 31,341 | | | | 3,048 | | | | 28,293 | |
TOTAL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (801,692 | ) | | $ | (318,688 | ) | | $ | (483,004 | ) |
DUNHAM LONG/SHORT CREDIT FUND |
SCHEDULE OF FUTURES CONTRACTS |
October 31, 2023 |
TOTAL RETURN SWAPS |
Description | | Frequency | | Counterparty | | Notional Value | | | Variable Rate Premium Paid | | Premium Paid | | | Maturity Date | | Unrealized Appreciation | |
Markit IBoxx US Dollar Liquid High Yield Index | | At Maturity | | Goldman Sachs | | $ | 13,999,999 | | | US0001M | | $ | 0 | | | 12/20/2023 | | $ | 241,065 | |
A/S | - Anonim Sirketi |
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LLC | - Limited Liability Company |
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PLC | - Public Limited Company |
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S/A | - Société Anonyme |
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H15T1Y | US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T Note Constant Maturity 1 Year |
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H15T5Y | US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T Note Constant Maturity 5 Year |
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SOFRRATE | United States SOFR Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
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US0003M | ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month |
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US0001M | ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month |
(a) | Percentage rounds to less than 0.1%. |
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(b) | Non-income producing security. |
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(c) | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. The security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of October 31, 2023 the total market value of 144A securities is 32,610,466 or 17.3% of net assets. |
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(d) | All or a portion of these securities are on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $5,178,649 at October 31, 2023. |
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(e) | Variable rate security; the rate shown represents the rate on October 31, 2023. |
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(f) | Variable or floating rate security, the interest rate of which adjusts periodically based on changes in current interest rates and prepayments on the underlying pool of assets. |
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(g) | Zero coupon bond. |
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(h) | Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of October 31, 2023. |
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(i) | The amounts shown are the underlying reference notional amounts to stock exchange indices 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 of the Fund’s 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. |
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(j) | 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%. |
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(k) | If the Fund is a seller of protection and if a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) pay the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising of the referenced index. |
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(l) | Level 3 securities fair value under procedures established by the Board of Trustees, represents 0.00% of net assets. The total value of these securities is $5,700. |
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(m) | The prices and resulting values for credit default swap agreements serve as indicators of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability (or profit) for the credit derivative should the notional amount of the swap agreement be closed/sold as of the period end. Increasing values, in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represent a deterioration of the underlying referenced instrument’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement. |
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(n) | All or portion of security held as collateral for Futures at 10/31/2023. |
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(o) | All or portion of security held as collateral for Swaps at 10/31/2023. |
Dunham Monthly Distribution Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co., LLC) |
Asset Class Recap
Despite a sell-off in the last couple of months, equity markets, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, ended the fiscal year up 10.1 percent. Concerns over the Federal Open Market Committee’s substantial rate increases weighed on both equity and bond markets, particularly as the “higher-for-longer” mantra persisted. However, the general appreciation in equities coincided with volatility dropping, as the Chicago Board Options Exchange’s CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) ended the fiscal year at 18.1. The VIX is generally referred to as the “fear gauge,” and a higher reading generally signifies more investor uncertainty. The 20-year average for the index is over 19, which means that a reading of 18 is closer to the long-term average and not markedly high or low. However, during the fiscal year, the level had risen as high as 26 and to as low as 13. In contrast to equities, bonds experienced a less rewarding fiscal year, as the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Unhedged Index only increased 1.7 percent. However, the merger-arbitrage asset class, as measured by the Credit Suisse Merger Arbitrage Liquid Index, increased 5.8 percent over the fiscal year as acquisition activity continued and many deals closed or progressed towards closing.
Allocation Review
The Fund primarily holds exposures to a select group of merger deals. The Sub-Adviser evaluates each situation based upon its risk-reward profile using a probability-weighted basis. If the probability-weighted upside for a deal is substantial relative to the potential downside from the deal breaking, then the Sub-Adviser may add that as an opportunity for the Fund. The Fund continued to hold more cash-only mergers than mergers where the acquirer’s stock was also a consideration in the deal. In addition, the Sub-Adviser maintained exposures to some share class arbitrage situations, where two share classes of stock from the same issuing company trade at a significantly wider spread than historical averages. The Sub-Adviser may use options to potentially manage the overall risk of the other holdings or to generate option premium income on the target companies that it also holds long. The use of covered call options did not have a meaningful impact on the Fund’s performance during the fiscal year.
Holdings Insights
One of the largest impacts to overall Fund performance during the fiscal year was due to the Fund’s exposure to the cash and stock acquisition of Silicon Motion Technology Corp. (SIMO) (holding weight*: 2.20 percent) by MaxLinear Inc. (MXL) (holding weight**: -0.23 percent), a semiconductor company with significant operations in Taiwan. Semiconductor mergers have often come under intense scrutiny by Chinese antitrust regulators given the tense relationship between the U.S. and China in recent years and semiconductors’ critical role in both countries’ economies. Given this backdrop, the merger arbitrage spread on the SIMO deal traded to levels far wider than the typical merger arbitrage investment, with a peak spread exceeding 90 percent on a cumulative gross level. While the Sub-Adviser was cautious that the SIMO deal possessed its fair share of uncertainty, the Sub-Adviser believed that Chinese regulators may approve a deal with conditions favorable to local Chinese players instead of rejecting it outright. However, during late-July Chinese regulators approved the deal and SIMO shares soared more than 70 percent in early trading, prompting the Sub-Adviser to exit the position. However, later in the afternoon, on the same day as the price surge, MXL announced that they intended to withdraw from the transaction. This led to the SIMO share price collapsing from its highs earlier that same day. Measured from the beginning of the fiscal quarter through the sale date, using the weighted-average exit price the Fund received on July 26, SIMO increased 42.1 percent, and MXL increased 38.9 percent through mid-July when the short position was closed out. This represented a significant gain to the Fund although the Fund was short MXL because it was a cash and stock deal, so the market value of the short position was a much lower magnitude than the long position in SIMO, as can be seen in the holding weights. Subsequent to these events, the Sub-Adviser re-established a position in SIMO in mid-August and it declined 2.5 percent through the end of the fiscal year. However, the Sub-Adviser also wrote two call options on SIMO, which appreciated as the stock declined and offset the loss.
The Sub-Adviser also continued to hold the long-term deal that involved Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) (holding weight: not held) acquiring Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI) (holding weight**: 7.24 percent) for $68.7 billion in cash. The anticipated closing date continued to be pushed back during the fiscal year until it was eventually pushed out to mid-October, which was when the deal finalized. From the start of the fiscal year through mid-October when the deal closed, ATVI returned 31.1 percent. However, as there was uncertainty along the way that the deal would pass approvals, the cumulative spread on the deal was still wider than 15 percent as recent as mid-July, just three months prior to closing. A deal that did not see the spread tightening within the Fund was the cash or stock acquisition of VMware, Inc. (VMW) (holding weight*: 3.68 percent) by Broadcom, Inc. (AVGO) (holding weight*: -2.79 percent). At the beginning of the fiscal year, this deal spread was approximately 26.6 percent, as the cash terms appeared more favorable. However, after AVGO surged 83.8 percent during the fiscal year, the stock terms appeared to be more attractive as VMW’s 29.4 percent increase over the same time period resulted in VMW’s price ending above the cash terms. Therefore, the spread at the end of the fiscal year when considering the stock terms was 45.6 percent. The VMW-AVGO spread detracted from returns after various outlets reported that Chinese antitrust approval was taking longer than expected and it did not close by AVGO’s estimated close date. When considering the trading during the fiscal year and how the Sub-Adviser had to adjust positioning as this deal shifted to trading on the stock terms instead of cash terms, this had an approximate 5 percent negative overall return in the Fund during the fiscal year.
The Sub-Adviser continued to participate in share class arbitrage, which included two share classes issued by the aerospace product and service provider, HEICO Corporation (HEI) (holding weight*: -3.11 percent) and HEICO Corporation Class A (HEI/A) (holding weight*: 3.10 percent). The HEI/A only provides 1/10 vote per share, which has historically traded at a discount to the 1:1 voting share class HEI. At the start of the fiscal year, the spread was close to 28 percent. During the 12-month period ended October 31, 2023, HEI decreased 2.5 percent while HEI/A returned a flat 0.0 percent. This resulted in the spread between the two slightly contracting to 24.6 percent, which resulted in a small gain to the Fund.
Sub-Adviser Outlook
The Sub-Adviser continues to believe that the deal opportunity set remains robust and that spreads are generally providing adequate compensation for the risks presented with each deal as well as reflecting the significantly higher short-term interest rates. The Sub-Adviser anticipates that deal close rates may continue to be lower in the near-term due to both slightly elevated political pressure on high-profile deals and due to the volatility in the markets. However, it believes that there are plentiful deals that offer concessions above the risk that the Sub-Adviser assessed on the deal. Therefore, the Sub-Adviser believes that the reward for identifying successful deals, or even deals that have a meaningful contraction from their currently significant spreads, will be ample. It also believes that there are some deals that are pricing in substantially higher uncertainty than what may be realistic, and these may provide opportunities for short-term participation until the spread narrows to what the Sub-Adviser believes is more reasonable. Regardless of the environment, the Sub-Adviser will continue its rigorous, bottom-up research process when selecting, monitoring, and potentially eliminating deals from the Fund.
| * | Holdings percentage(s) of total investments, cash and unsettled trades excluding collateral for securities loaned as of 10/31/2023. |
| ** | Holdings percentage(s) as of the date prior to the sale of the security. |
Dunham Monthly Distribution Fund |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) |
October 31, 2023 |
The Fund’s performance figures* ^ for each of the periods ended October 31, 2023, compared to its benchmarks:
| | Annualized | Annualized |
| 1 Year Return | 5 Year Return | 10 Year Return |
Class N | 1.59% | 1.42% | 1.76% |
Class A with Load 5.75% | (4.50)% | (0.03)% | 0.90% |
Class A without load | 1.32% | 1.16% | 1.51% |
Class C | 0.57% | 0.41% | 0.75% |
Credit Suisse Merger Arbitrage Liquid Index (a) | 5.78% | 4.33% | 2.49% |
Morningstar Event Driven Category (b) | 2.09% | 3.72% | 3.15% |
| * | Total Returns are calculated based on traded NAVs. 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 2.53% for Class N, 3.53% for Class C and 2.78% 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. |
| ^ | The Dunham Monthly Distribution Fund’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, the Fund’s distribution policy is not designed to generate, and is not expected to result in, distributions that equal a fixed percentage of the Fund’s current net asset value per share. Shareholders receiving periodic payments from the Fund may be under the impression that they are receiving net profits. All or a portion of a distribution may consist of a return of capital, which would be a return of original shareholder investments in the Fund and not an income or capital gains distribution. Shareholders should not assume that the source of a distribution from the Fund is net profit. For more information about the Fund’s distribution policy, please turn to the “Distribution Policy and Goals” section in the Fund’s Prospectus. For disclosure regarding the extent to which the Fund’s distribution policy resulted in distributions of capital (i.e., a return of capital), please refer to Form 19a-1 Notice available at https://www.dunham.com/FA/FundInfo/MonthlyDistribution#distribution |
| (a) | Effective March 1, 2023, the Benchmark Index of the Dunham Monthly Distribution Fund is the Credit Suisse Merger Arbitrage Liquid Index. Due to the discontinuation of the IQ Hedge Market Neutral Total Return Index in March 2023, the performance through October 31, 2023 is not available. The Credit Suisse Merger Arbitrage Liquid Index aims to gain broad exposure to the merger arbitrage strategy using pre-defined quantitative methodology to invest in a liquid, diversified and broadly representative set of announced merger deals. |
| (b) | The Morningstar Event Driven Category is generally representative of mutual funds that primarily employ strategies that seek to profit from corporate actions, such as mergers and acquisitions. Mutual funds in this category typically focus on equity securities but can invest across the capital structure. However, they typically have low to moderate equity market sensitivity since company-specific developments tend to drive security prices. |
Comparison of the Change in Value of a $100,000 Investment
Portfolio Composition * (Unaudited) | |
Technology | | | 16.5 | % |
Healthcare | | | 15.6 | % |
Communications | | | 11.4 | % |
Energy | | | 10.4 | % |
Materials | | | 8.6 | % |
Utilities | | | 8.1 | % |
Financials | | | 6.0 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 5.9 | % |
Industrials | | | 4.7 | % |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 4.5 | % |
Equity | | | 3.4 | % |
Real Estate | | | 2.3 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 1.9 | % |
Short-Term Investment | | | 0.7 | % |
Right | | | 0.0 | % |
Put Option | | | 0.0 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
* Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2023. Does not include derivative holdings.
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which are based on Fund net assets.
Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for a more detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.
DUNHAM MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | CLOSED END FUNDS — 3.2% | | | | |
| | | | EQUITY - 3.2% | | | | |
| 2,468,782 | | | Altaba, Inc. (c) | | $ | 5,678,199 | |
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| | | | TOTAL CLOSED END FUNDS (Cost $3,942,729) | | | 5,678,199 | |
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Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 84.2% | | | | |
| | | | AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 3.1% | | | | |
| 43,432 | | | HEICO Corporation, Class A(a) | | | 5,521,510 | |
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| | | | APPAREL & TEXTILE PRODUCTS - 1.5% | | | | |
| 53,545 | | | Capri Holdings Ltd.(b) | | | 2,740,433 | |
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| | | | ASSET MANAGEMENT - 1.9% | | | | |
| 658,933 | | | Canaccord Genuity Group, Inc. | | | 3,406,898 | |
| 469,792 | | | Pershing Square Tontine Holdings Ltd.(b) (c) | | | 70,469 | |
| | | | | | | 3,477,367 | |
| | | | BIOTECH & PHARMA - 8.3% | | | | |
| 282,309 | | | Abcam plc - ADR(b) | | | 6,470,522 | |
| 38,715 | | | Seagen, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 8,238,938 | |
| | | | | | | 14,709,460 | |
| | | | CABLE & SATELLITE - 9.1% | | | | |
| 307,608 | | | DISH Network Corporation, Class A(a),(b) | | | 1,507,279 | |
| 115,101 | | | Liberty Broadband Corporation - Series C(b) | | | 9,589,064 | |
| 335,012 | | | Liberty Global plc, Class A(b) | | | 5,212,787 | |
| | | | | | | 16,309,130 | |
| | | | CHEMICALS - 3.5% | | | | |
| 239,009 | | | JSR Corporation | | | 6,337,306 | |
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| | | | COMMERCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES - 0.5% | | | | |
| 18,073 | | | SP Plus Corporation(b) | | | 913,229 | |
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| | | | CONTAINERS & PACKAGING - 2.0% | | | | |
| 98,697 | | | Westrock Company | | | 3,546,183 | |
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See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 84.2% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | ELECTRIC UTILITIES - 7.5% | | | | |
| 728,112 | | | Origin Energy Ltd. | | $ | 4,216,990 | |
| 215,668 | | | PNM Resources, Inc. | | | 9,114,129 | |
| | | | | | | 13,331,119 | |
| | | | HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 4.1% | | | | |
| 79,297 | | | Amedisys, Inc.(b) | | | 7,254,883 | |
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| | | | INSURANCE - 3.6% | | | | |
| 120,526 | | | American Equity Investment Life Holding Company | | | 6,383,057 | |
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| | | | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES - 2.2% | | | | |
| 83,501 | | | Globus Medical, Inc., Class A(a),(b) | | | 3,816,831 | |
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| | | | METALS & MINING - 1.8% | | | | |
| 219,531 | | | Newcrest Mining Ltd. | | | 3,251,744 | |
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| | | | OIL & GAS PRODUCERS - 9.7% | | | | |
| 84,102 | | | Columbia Pipeline Group, Inc.(b) | | | — | |
| 77,930 | | | Denbury, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 6,927,198 | |
| 23,273 | | | Hess Corporation | | | 3,360,621 | |
| 28,856 | | | Pioneer Natural Resources Company | | | 6,896,584 | |
| | | | | | | 17,184,403 | |
| | | | PUBLISHING & BROADCASTING - 1.4% | | | | |
| 42,533 | | | Liberty Media Corp-Liberty Formula One(b) | | | 2,447,774 | |
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| | | | RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES - 5.5% | | | | |
| 450,231 | | | Albertsons Companies, Inc., Class A | | | 9,770,013 | |
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| | | | RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY - 0.2% | | | | |
| 71,634 | | | Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | 364,617 | |
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| | | | RETAIL REIT - 2.1% | | | | |
| 353,341 | | | RPT Realty | | | 3,812,549 | |
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See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 84.2% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | SEMICONDUCTORS - 5.5% | | | | |
| 73,100 | | | Silicon Motion Technology Corporation - ADR(b) | | $ | 3,916,698 | |
| 252,031 | | | Tower Semiconductor Ltd.(b) | | | 5,801,754 | |
| | | | | | | 9,718,452 | |
| | | | SOFTWARE - 9.9% | | | | |
| 64,448 | | | New Relic, Inc.(b) | | | 5,585,708 | |
| 37,282 | | | Splunk, Inc.(b) | | | 5,486,419 | |
| 45,078 | | | VMware, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 6,565,611 | |
| | | | | | | 17,637,738 | |
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| | | | TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 0.0%(d) | | | | |
| 205,893 | | | NII Holdings, Inc. 144A(b),(c),(e) | | | 72,063 | |
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| | | | TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS - 0.8% | | | | |
| 1,025 | | | American Airlines Group, Inc.(a),(b) | | | 11,429 | |
| 118,200 | | | Spirit Airlines, Inc. | | | 1,356,936 | |
| | | | | | | 1,368,365 | |
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| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $161,977,270) | | | 149,968,226 | |
Shares | | | | | Expiration Date | | Exercise Price | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | RIGHTS — 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | FORESTRY, PAPER & WOOD PRODUCTS - 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 532,221 | | | Resolute Forest Products, Inc. - CVR(c) | | 12/20/2023 | | $ | 20.50 | | | | 1,064,442 | |
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| | | | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES - 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 34,956 | | | Abiomed, Inc. – CVR (c) | | 12/20/2023 | | $ | 35.50 | | | | 61,173 | |
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| | | | TOTAL RIGHT (Cost $833,388) | | | | | | | | | 1,125,615 | |
Principal | | | | | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. TREASURY NOTES - 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
| 400,000 | | | United States Treasury Note (i) | | 1.500 | | 2/15/2023 | | | 328,063 | |
| 120,000 | | | United States Treasury Note (i) | | 3.250 | | 8/31/2024 | | | 117,858 | |
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| | | | TOTAL U.S GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES (Cost $445,921) | | | | | | | 445,921 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 5.0% | | | | |
| | | | MONEY MARKET FUND – 0.8% | | | | |
| 1,462,347 | | | Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, CLASS I, 5.23%(f) | | $ | 1,462,347 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 4.2% | | | | |
| 7,353,723 | | | Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, 5.49%(f), (h) | | | 7,353,723 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $8,816,070) | | | 8,816,070 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 93.3% (Cost $176,015,378) | | $ | 166,034,031 | |
| | | | CALL OPTIONS WRITTEN - (0.3)% (Premiums Received - $681,152) | | | (457,136 | ) |
| | | | TOTAL SECURITIES SOLD SHORT - (33.2)% (Proceeds Received - $61,118,873) | | | (59,443,789 | ) |
| | | | OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES- 40.2% | | | 71,640,733 | |
| | | | NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | $ | 177,773,839 | |
Contracts(g) | | | | | Counterparty | | Expiration Date | | Exercise Price | | | Notional Value | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | WRITTEN EQUITY OPTIONS - (0.3)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | CALL OPTIONS WRITTEN- (0.3)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 162 | | | Albertsons Companies, Inc. | | Morgan Stanley | | 01/19/2024 | | $ | 22 | | | $ | 356,400 | | | $ | 17,415 | |
| 374 | | | Silicon Motion Technology Corporation | | Morgan Stanley | | 03/15/2024 | | | 55 | | | | 2,057,000 | | | | 164,560 | |
| 357 | | | Silicon Motion Technology Corporation | | Morgan Stanley | | 03/15/2024 | | | 60 | | | | 2,142,000 | | | | 95,497 | |
| 1,182 | | | Spirit Airlines, Inc. | | Morgan Stanley | | 01/19/2024 | | | 18 | | | | 2,127,000 | | | | 179,664 | |
| | | | TOTAL CALL OPTIONS WRITTEN (Premiums Received - $681,152) | | | | | 457,136 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL EQUITY OPTIONS WRITTEN (Premiums Received - $681,152) | | | | $ | 457,136 | |
ADR | - American Depositary Receipt |
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LLC | - Limited Liability Company |
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LTD | - Limited Company |
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PLC | - Public Limited Company |
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REIT | - Real Estate Investment Trust |
(a) | All or a portion of these securities are on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $7,167,017 at October 31, 2023. |
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(b) | Non-income producing security. |
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(c) | Level 3 securities fair value under procedures established by the Board of Trustees, represents 3.91% of net assets. The total value of these securities is $6,946,346. |
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(d) | Percentage rounds to less than 0.1%. |
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(e) | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. The security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of October 31, 2023 the total market value of 144A securities is $72,063 or 0.0% of net assets. |
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(f) | Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of October 31, 2023. |
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(g) | Each option contract allows the holder of the option to purchase or sell 100 shares of the underlying security. |
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(h) | 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%. |
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(i) | Security is held as collateral for foreign currency forwards. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION FUND |
SCHEDULE OF SECURITIES SOLD SHORT |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — (33.2)% | | | | |
| | | | AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - (3.1)% | | | | |
| (35,017 | ) | | HEICO Corporation | | $ | (5,547,043 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | ASSET MANAGEMENT - (0.1)% | | | | |
| (7,774 | ) | | Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. | | | (222,881 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | CABLE & SATELLITE - (9.2)% | | | | |
| (27,816 | ) | | Charter Communications, Inc., Class A | | | (11,204,285 | ) |
| (315,924 | ) | | Liberty Global plc - Series C | | | (5,358,071 | ) |
| | | | | | | (16,562,356 | ) |
| | | | COMMERCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES - (0.2)% | | | | |
| (15,563 | ) | | Sovos Brands, Inc. | | | (337,873 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | CONTAINERS & PACKAGING - (1.8)% | | | | |
| (98,697 | ) | | Smurfit Kappa Group plc | | | (3,210,864 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | METALS & MINING - (1.8)% | | | | |
| (87,813 | ) | | Newmont Corporation | | | (3,290,353 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | OIL & GAS PRODUCERS - (9.9)% | | | | |
| (23,855 | ) | | Chevron Corporation | | | (3,476,389 | ) |
| (132,510 | ) | | Exxon Mobil Corporation | | | (14,026,184 | ) |
| | | | | | | (17,502,573 | ) |
| | | | PUBLISHING & BROADCASTING - (1.4)% | | | | |
| (38,018 | ) | | Liberty Media Corp-Liberty Formula One | | | (2,459,384 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | RETAIL REIT - (2.1)% | | | | |
| (213,737 | ) | | Kimco Realty Corporation | | | (3,834,441 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SEMICONDUCTORS - (2.8)% | | | | |
| (5,919 | ) | | Broadcom, Inc. | | | (4,980,069 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION FUND |
SCHEDULE OF SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — (33.2)% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | TELECOMMUNICATIONS - (0.8)% | | | | |
| (107,933 | ) | | EchoStar Corporation, Class A | | $ | (1,495,952 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SECURITIES SOLD SHORT - (Proceeds Received - $61,118,873) | | $ | (59,443,789 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
Foreign Currency | | Settlement Date | | Counterparty | | Local Currency | | | U.S. Dollar Value | | | Appreciation/(Depreciation) | |
To Buy: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australian Dollar | | 11/08/2023 | | Morgan Stanley FX | | | 3,524,825 | | | $ | 2,236,460 | | | $ | (24,789 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | 2,236,460 | | | $ | (24,789 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
To Sell: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Canadian Dollar | | 11/06/2023 | | Morgan Stanley FX | | | 7,324,207 | | | $ | 5,281,811 | | | $ | 208,908 | |
Australian Dollar | | 11/08/2023 | | Morgan Stanley FX | | | 6,330,482 | | | | 4,016,617 | | | | 110,445 | |
Japanese Yen | | 11/10/2023 | | Morgan Stanley FX | | | 1,039,689,150 | | | | 6,868,476 | | | | 142,223 | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | 16,166,904 | | | $ | 461,576 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 436,787 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
Dunham Real Estate Stock Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (American Assets Capital Advisers, LLC) |
Asset Class Recap
Real estate stocks rallied to begin the fiscal year as the asset class, as measured by the Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Total Return Index, put in its strongest fiscal quarter since early 2021 amid increasing optimism that the Federal Reserve’s aggressive monetary policy is having its intended impact on the economy. Data revealed that inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index and the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index, fell for the sixth-straight month, retail sales declined, and the outlook for corporate earnings fell . However, a resilient job market and inflation that still has room to fall to reach the Fed’s target prompted Federal Reserve officials to remain hawkish. The optimism in the first fiscal quarter gave way to pessimism throughout the balance of the fiscal year as investors may have come to terms with the possibility that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates higher than previously anticipated. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates eleven times since March 2022 from near zero to a range of 5.25 percent to 5.50 percent. In the last meeting of the fiscal year in September, the Federal Reserve opted to maintain the current level of interest rates. The minutes from the meeting revealed that there was a noticeable shift away from how much more tightening is required to how long the restrictive stance should be maintained. However, Federal Reserve officials unanimously agreed that monetary policy should remain restrictive for some time to bring inflation down towards the target of 2 percent. In response, the 10-year US Treasury yield fell to a low of 3.31 percent in early April, then rose to 3.96 percent throughout the third fiscal quarter. In the most recent fiscal quarter, the 10-year US Treasury yield sharply rose over 88 basis points to close the fiscal year at 4.93 percent. Over the fiscal year, real estate stocks declined 7.1 percent, underperforming the broad US stock market, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, which ended up 10.1 percent.
Allocation Review
The Sub-Adviser focuses on companies with competitive advantages that it believes can increase net operating income, independent of what is happening in the economy. Given this bias, the Sub-Adviser gravitates away from cyclical sectors, which provided mixed results over the fiscal year. Specifically, the Fund had no exposure to shopping centers and regional mall REITs, which detracted from the Fund’s relative performance and these sectors outperformed the benchmark. Conversely, the Fund also had no exposure to traditional office REITs, which contributed meaningfully to the Fund’s relative performance as office REITs were the worst performing REIT sector over the most recent fiscal quarter. Office REITs were simultaneously combatting a cyclical slowdown as well as secular changes in the way people work and shop. The rise of remote work and e-commerce has reduced demand for office space, while the rise in interest rates has caused many of these property values to fall. The Fund also received positive contributions from the exposure to data center REITs, and the off-benchmark exposure to casino and gaming. However, these positive contributions could not overcome the adverse effect from the exposure to industrial REITs and self-storage REITs.
Holdings Insights
After being one of the most meaningful detractors from positive Fund performance over the previous fiscal year, casino and gaming stocks rebounded over the most recent fiscal year. Positions such as Wynn Resorts Ltd. (WYNN) (holding weight*: 2.39 percent), a domestic manager of casinos and resorts, and MGM Resorts International (MGM) (holding weight*: 3.52 percent), a global manager of casino properties, declined 11.0 percent and 1.8 percent, respectively, contributing the the Fund’s relative performance. These positions benefited from surging year-over-year revenues thanks to an increase in conventions business, elevated casino spending due to pent-up demand following coronavirus lockdowns, and the development of their online gaming and sports betting business. In the second fiscal quarter, many casino operators also received a boost from the resurgence of gaming revenue in Macau. In early January, Macau loosened its travel restrictions after China rolled back its COVID-zero policy. Subsequently, Macau experienced its highest monthly gaming revenue figures in three years, according to the region’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau. However, this tailwind shifted to a headwind as rising geopolitical risk between China and the US weighed on sentiment. The exposure to the Macau gaming sector prompted the exposure to Las Vegas Sands Corporation (LVS) (holding weight*: 2.40 percent) to decline 14.2 percent since being added to the Fund. Moving forward, the Sub-Adviser’s conviction in this exposure remains as it believes that the headline risk is overblown, and local authorities are doing all they can to make Macau easier to visit and more insulated from global turmoil.
The exposure to data center REITs also aided the Fund’s positive performance. Data centers within the Fund such as Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) (holding weight*: 5.67 percent), Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) (holding weight*: 5.78 percent), and DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (DBRG) (holding weight*: 6.06 percent) are benefiting from record low vacancy, demand outpacing supply, rising rental rates and a myriad of secular demand drivers with the most obvious being the explosion in cloud storage demand for artificial intelligence servers. Other catalysts include outsourcing information technology infrastructure, continued cloud computing adoptions, and growth in mobile data and interest traffic. The Sub- Adviser also believes that the US will run out of data center space by the end of the year, prompting demand to outrun supply. Over the fiscal year, these positions rose 31.3 percent, 29.6 percent, and 24.2 percent, respectively.
In regard to detractors over the fiscal year, some of the worst -performing positions came from the exposure to self- storage REITs. Self-storage REITs have historically benefited from consumers moving residentces. As mortgage rates hit their highest level in decades, existing home sales have plummeted, weighing on the revenue of self-storage REITs. Positions within the Fund included National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA) (holding weight*: 0.23 percent) and Extra Space Storage, Inc. (EXR) (holding weight: 1.31 percent). Over the fiscal year, these positions declined 29.1 percent and 39.1 percent, respectively. Elsewhere within the REIT allocation, the exposure to Tower REITs also detracted from Fund performance. This includes American Tower Corporation (AMT) (holding weight*: 8.00 percent), and SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC) (holding weight*: 2.21percent). Over the fiscal year AMT gave back 11.1 percent and SBAC fell 21.7 percent.
Sub-Adviser Outlook
The Sub-Adviser believes that real estate performs better over time when it is more difficult to supply, the demand is less cyclical, and tenants are reluctant to leave. Therefore, the Fund generally has higher weightings in real estate sectors that share these characteristics: oligopoly or duopoly sector structure; high barriers to entry for new owners/developers; high barriers to exit for tenants; and secular demand drivers underlying the user side of the business. The Sub-Adviser is confident that it will continue to find combinations of these four characteristics (or some subset), which creates a competitive landscape where tenants have fewer options to move or play one building owner against another. The Sub-Adviser believes that in the long-term, the properties with these characteristics can command higher occupancy rates and better rents.
| * | Holdings percentage(s) of total investments, cash and unsettled trades excluding collateral for securities loaned as of 10/31/2023. |
Dunham Real Estate Stock Fund |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) |
October 31, 2023 |
The Fund’s performance figures* for each of the periods ended October 31, 2023, compared to its benchmarks:
| | Annualized | Annualized |
| 1 Year Return | 5 Year Return | 10 Year Return |
Class N | (11.09)% | (1.82)% | 2.40% |
Class A with Load 5.75% | (16.38)% | (3.21)% | 1.54% |
Class A without load | (11.31)% | (2.06)% | 2.14% |
Class C | (11.96)% | (2.79)% | 1.37% |
Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Total Return Index (a) | (7.14)% | 2.39% | 5.14% |
Morningstar Real Estate Category (b) | (6.92)% | 2.06% | 4.38% |
| * | Total Returns are calculated based on traded NAVs. As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including the cost of underlying funds, are 1.01% for Class N, 2.01% for Class C and 1.26% 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 |
| (a) | The Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Total Return Index is designed to track the performance of real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other companies that invest directly or indirectly in real estate through development, management, or ownership, including property agencies. Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark. |
| (b) | 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. |
Comparison of the Change in Value of a $100,000 Investment
Portfolio Composition * (Unaudited) | |
Real Estate | | | 48.9 | % |
Collateral for Securities Loaned | | | 25.9 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 8.5 | % |
Financials | | | 7.6 | % |
Communications | | | 4.5 | % |
Technology | | | 2.1 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 1.3 | % |
Short-Term Investment | | | 1.2 | % |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
* Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2023. Does not include derivative holdings.
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which are based on Fund net assets.
Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for a more detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.
DUNHAM REAL ESTATE STOCK FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 98.5% | | | | |
| | | | ASSET MANAGEMENT - 3.8% | | | | |
| 798,471 | | | FTAI Infrastructure, LLC (b) | | $ | 2,443,321 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | DATA CENTER REIT - 11.5% | | | | |
| 29,698 | | | Digital Realty Trust, Inc.(a) (b) | | | 3,693,243 | |
| 4,972 | | | Equinix, Inc. | | | 3,627,770 | |
| | | | | | | 7,321,013 | |
| | | | FOOD - 1.8% | | | | |
| 380,609 | | | Cadiz, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,153,245 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | GAMING REIT - 2.5% | | | | |
| 57,025 | | | VICI Properties, Inc. | | | 1,590,998 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | INDUSTRIAL REIT - 13.5% | | | | |
| 24,972 | | | Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,793,739 | |
| 43,792 | | | Prologis, Inc. | | | 4,412,044 | |
| 54,571 | | | Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. | | | 2,359,650 | |
| | | | | | | 8,565,433 | |
| | | | INFRASTRUCTURE REIT - 10.3% | | | | |
| 28,691 | | | American Tower Corp., A(a) (b) | | | 5,112,448 | |
| 6,783 | | | SBA Communications Corporation, A(a)(b) | | | 1,415,137 | |
| | | | | | | 6,527,585 | |
| | | | LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 11.5% | | | | |
| 51,388 | | | Caesars Entertainment, Inc. | | | 2,049,867 | |
| 32,376 | | | Las Vegas Sands Corporation | | | 1,536,565 | |
| 64,477 | | | MGM Resorts International | | | 2,251,537 | |
| 17,375 | | | Wynn Resorts Ltd. | | | 1,525,178 | |
| | | | | | | 7,363,147 | |
| | | | OFFICE REIT - 6.7% | | | | |
| 30,326 | | | Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 2,824,260 | |
| 332,363 | | | Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,482,339 | |
| | | | | | | 4,306,599 | |
| | | | REAL ESTATE SERVICES - 2.1% | | | | |
| 18,961 | | | CBRE Group, Inc., Class A | | | 1,314,756 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM REAL ESTATE STOCK FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 98.5% (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | RESIDENTIAL REIT - 7.4% | | | | |
| 33,316 | | | American Homes 4 Rent, Class A(a) (b) | | $ | 1,090,766 | |
| 16,325 | | | Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.(a) (b) | | | 1,074,185 | |
| 39,327 | | | Invitation Homes, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,167,619 | |
| 12,871 | | | Sun Communities, Inc. | | | 1,431,770 | |
| | | | | | | 4,764,340 | |
| | | | RETAIL REIT - 1.8% | | | | |
| 119,043 | | | Macerich Company (The)(a)(b) | | | 1,157,098 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SELF-STORAGE REIT - 5.2% | | | | |
| 8,104 | | | Extra Space Storage, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 839,493 | |
| 5,203 | | | National Storage Affiliates Trust(a)(b) | | | 148,390 | |
| 9,779 | | | Public Storage(a)(b) | | | 2,334,345 | |
| | | | | | | 3,322,228 | |
| | | | SELF-STORAGE REITS - 0.7% | | | | |
| 13,855 | | | CubeSmart | | | 472,317 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SPECIALTY FINANCE - 4.7% | | | | |
| 79,676 | | | FTAI Aviation Ltd.(a)(b) | | | 2,996,615 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SPECIALTY REITS - 6.1% | | | | |
| 66,704 | | | Americold Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 1,748,979 | |
| 18,300 | | | Iron Mountain, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,080,981 | |
| 86,954 | | | NewLake Capital Partners, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,093,012 | |
| | | | | | | 3,922,972 | |
| | | | TECHNOLOGY SERVICES - 2.8% | | | | |
| 24,669 | | | CoStar Group, Inc. | | | 1,810,951 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 6.1% | | | | |
| 244,606 | | | DigitalBridge Group, Inc.(a) (b) | | | 3,877,005 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $62,997,461) | | | 62,909,623 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
DUNHAM REAL ESTATE STOCK FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 36.7% | | | | |
| | | | MONEY MARKET FUND – 1.6% | | | | |
| 1,019,270 | | | Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, CLASS I, 5.23%(c) | | $ | 1,019,270 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED – 35.1% | | | | |
| 22,383,200 | | | Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, 5.49% (c),(d) | | | 22,383,200 | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $23,402,470) | | | 23,402,470 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 135.2% (Cost $86,399,931) | | $ | 86,312,093 | |
| | | | LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (35.2)% | | | (22,484,473 | ) |
| | | | NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | $ | 63,827,620 | |
LLC | - Limited Liability Company |
| |
LTD | - Limited Company |
| |
REIT | - Real Estate Investment Trust |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
| |
(b) | All or a portion of these securities are on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $21,994,503 at October 31, 2023. |
| |
(c) | Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of October 31, 2023. |
| |
(d) | 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%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
Dunham US Enhanced Market Fund (Unaudited) |
Message from the Sub-Adviser (PGIM Quantitative Solutions LLC) |
Asset Class Recap
The US equity market rose over the previous fiscal quarter as investors reacted positively to signs that the end of the Federal Reserve’s (“The Fed”) most aggressive tightening cycle in decades may be coming to an end. During the previous fiscal quarter, the Fed raised rates 25 basis points twice to their highest level in 22 years. However, encouraging data indicating softening inflation bolstered equity markets higher. In the most recent fiscal quarter, despite the Fed keeping interest rates unchanged, equity markets strongly reversed course amid expectations that interest rates will have to remain higher for longer. These expectations were underscored by hawkish rhetoric from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and resilient economic data, including a stronger-than-anticipated GDP print and robust consumer spending. Since the Fund’s inception in early May, the US equity market, as measured by the S&P 500 Total Return Index, rose 1.43 percent, while US Treasury bonds, as measured by the Bloomberg US Treasury Total Return Index, gave back 5.2 percent.
Allocation Review
The Fund seeks to deliver an asymmetrical return profile by providing increasing upside in up markets, while reducing volatility and limiting drawdowns in downturns. The Sub-Adviser tactically manages the Fund’s sensitivity, as measured by Delta, to the benchmark index. The equity exposure within the Fund is primarily constructed of call options and futures on the S&P 500 in order to provide upside participation in rising equity markets and is the largest contributor to the Fund’s sensitivity to the benchmark index. At its inception, the Fund’s overall sensitivity of its equity exposure was 0.96. As exuberant markets led to growth, this sensitivity became in line with the benchmark in late May, and then higher in June and July to 1.08. Over the most recent fiscal quarter, the Sub-Adviser allowed the equity sensitivity to run down to 1.03 through the end of September and closed the fiscal quarter near the baseline 1.0 sensitivity. This higher sensitivity contributed to Fund performance as the equity market rallied, but meaningfully detracted from Fund performance as equity markets fell to close the fiscal year. The Sub-Adviser remains cautious in its equity outlook, but it will allow the equity sensitivity to rise above its baseline if they believe risks have dissipated in the market.
Conversely, the fixed income allocation is intended to serve as a safe haven during turbulent market events and provide downside protection. Within this exposure, the Sub-Adviser typically targets 67 percent of the duration of the Bloomberg Intermediate Treasury Index. Given the duration of the index is approximately 3.9 years, the Fund’s current target duration target is approximately 2.6 years. However, over the most recent fiscal quarter the Sub-Adviser has remained risk averse regarding interest rate risk by keeping the duration of the Fund at approximately 1 year. This was achieved by increasing the allocation to Treasury Bills as the inverted US yield curve indicated a higher yield at shorter maturities. Over the fiscal quarter the fixed income exposure detracted from Fund performance as the US Treasury yield curve rose over the period. Moving forward, the Sub-Adviser could potentially use yield curve normalization as a signal on when to extend duration.
Holdings Insights
In order to implement the equity allocation described above, the Fund utilized long-dated S&P 500 call options in combination with S&P 500 futures contracts in order to provide upside participation. The option exposure within the Fund was the most meaningful contributor to positive Fund performance since the Fund’s inception as option prices were positively impacted by increases in interest rates, a decrease in the implied dividend yield, and an increase in implied volatility, while the long time horizon of the option helped to mitigate the adverse impacts of time decay. The position in the S&P 500 INDEX SPXW US 05/17/28 C4150 Flex Option (C4150280516) (holding weight*: 25.64 percent) aided the Fund in its goal of providing increasing upside in up markets. This is evident over the strong equity rally in the final three weeks of the previous fiscal quarter where the S&P 500 index added 3.2 percent and the option increased 13.6 percent. However, some of these gains were given back in the most recent fiscal quarter as equity markets sold off. Since being added to the fund, this option increased 9.5 percent. The equity futures exposure provided similar results. In the Fund’s first fiscal quarter, the E-Mini Standard & Poor’s 500 Index Future 09/15/2023 (ESU3) (holding notional weight**: 17.25 percent), positively contributed to Fund performance by increasing 5.2 percent since being added to the Fund in mid- June. Conversely in the most recent fiscal quarter, the CME E-Mini Standard & Poor’s 500 Index Future 12/15/2023 (ESZ3) (holding notional weight*: 23.61 percent) detracted from the Fund’s performance by decreasing 7.2 percent since being added to the Fund.
Within the fixed income exposure, the Fund employs individual US Treasuries, US Treasury bond futures, and cash to provide downside protections for the Fund. This exposure detracted from Fund performance as bond yields continued to rise, reaching their highest level in decades. Within the Fund, the CBOT US Treasury Bond Futures 09/20/2023 (USU3) (holding notional weight**: 3.76 percent) declined 5.4 percent since being added to the Fund in late May and sold in late August. As previously mentioned, the Sub-Adviser increased the allocation to Treasury Bills and cash as the yield curve remained inverted. This is reflected in the short-dated position in the United States Treasury Bill 0% Due 11/02/2023 (912796YT0) (holding weight*: 30.85 percent). Since being added to the Fund, this credit increased 9.3 percent helping to partially offset the declines from the longer duration fixed income exposures.
Sub-Adviser Outlook
The Sub-Adviser is cautiously optimistic for the rest of 2023 and beyond. Despite speculation earlier this year that a US recession was imminent, it believes strong labor demand provided a buffer to household incomes and supported private consumption, boosting the economy. The Sub-Adviser also believes that the most likely economic scenario is one of modest US growth to close 2023 and into 2024, with a lower risk of recession in the near term, albeit with spikes in market volatility. The Sub-Adviser is confident that the central bank is making progress in its fight against inflation. US headline inflation remains driven by geopolitics and the decision of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its peers, but core inflation has declined from its peak. Although the Fed’s hiking cycle appears to be ending, the Sub-Adviser has confidence that the central bank will likely keep monetary policy tight until they have more confidence in reaching its inflation goals.
| * | Holdings percentage(s) of total investments, cash and unsettled trades excluding collateral for securities loaned as of 10/31/2023. |
| ** | Holdings percentage(s) as of the date prior to the sale of the security. |
Dunham US Enhanced Market Fund |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) |
October 31, 2023 |
The Fund’s performance figures* for each of the periods ended October 31, 2023, compared to its benchmarks:
| Since Inception |
| (5/1/23) |
Class N | (0.86)% |
Class A with Load 5.75% | (5.46)% |
Class A without load | (1.00)% |
Class C | (1.36)% |
S&P 500 Total Return Index (a) | 1.43% |
Morningstar Moderately Conservative Allocation Category (b) | (3.59)% |
| * | Total Returns are calculated based on traded NAVs. As disclosed in the Trust’s latest registration statement, the Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including underlying funds, are 1.57% for Class N, 2.57% for Class C and 1.82% 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. |
| (a) | The S&P 500 Total Return Index, a registered trademark of S&P Global., Inc., is a market capitalization-weighted index of 500 widely held common stocks. Investors cannot invest directly in an Index. |
| (b) | The Morningstar Moderately Conservative Allocation Category is generally representative of funds seeking to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These moderately conservative strategies prioritize preservation of capital over appreciation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure between 30% and 50%. |
Comparison of the Change in Value of a $100,000 Investment
Portfolio Composition * (Unaudited) | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 52.9 | % |
Call Options Purchased | | | 25.7 | % |
U.S. Government & Agencies | | | 21.4 | % |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
* Based on total value of investments as of October 31, 2023. Does not include derivative holdings.
Percentage may differ from Schedule of Investments which are based on Fund net assets.
Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for a more detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.
DUNHAM US ENHANCED MARKET FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
October 31, 2023 |
Principal | | | | | Coupon Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 21.3% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. TREASURY NOTES — 21.3% | | | | | | | | |
| 20,000,000 | | | United States Treasury Note | | 1.2500 | | 09/30/28 | | $ | 16,871,484 | |
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| | | | TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES (Cost $18,045,807) | | | | | | | 16,871,484 | |
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Principal | | | | | Discount Rate | | | | | |
Amount ($) | | | | | (%) | | Maturity | | Fair Value | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 52.6% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 49.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 24,500,000 | | | United States Treasury Bill(a) | | 2.6332 | | 11/02/23 | | $ | 24,496,415 | |
| 15,000,000 | | | United States Treasury Bill(a),(b) | | 5.2397 | | 02/08/24 | | | 14,781,678 | |
| | | | TOTAL U.S. TREASURY BILLS | | | | | | | 39,278,093 | |
Shares | | | | | | |
| | | | MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 3.2% | | | | |
| 2,560,263 | | | Fidelity Government Portfolio, CLASS I, 5.23%(c) | | | 2,560,263 | |
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| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $41,838,862) | | | 41,838,356 | |
Contracts(d) | | | | | Broker/Counterparty | | Expiration Date | | Exercise Price | | | Notional Value | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | FLEX OPTIONS PURCHASED - 25.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | CALL OPTIONS PURCHASED - 25.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 200 | | | S&P 500 INDEX | | Societe General | | 05/16/2028 | | $ | 4,150 | | | $ | 83,000,000 | | | $ | 20,351,267 | |
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| | | | TOTAL FLEX OPTIONS PURCHASED (Cost - $18,580,256) | | | | | 20,351,267 | |
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| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.6% (Cost $78,464,925) | | | | $ | 79,061,107 | |
| | | | OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES- 0.4% | | | | | 279,729 | |
| | | | NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | $ | 79,340,836 | |
OPEN FUTURES CONTRACTS | |
Number of Contracts | | | Open Long Futures Contracts | | Expiration | | Notional Amount(e) | | | Value and Unrealized Depreciation | |
| 248 | | | CBOT 5 Year US Treasury Note | | 12/29/2023 | | $ | 25,910,188 | | | $ | (431,442 | ) |
| 89 | | | CME E-Mini Standard & Poor’s 500 Index Future | | 12/15/2023 | | | 18,744,513 | | | | (1,178,840 | ) |
| | | | TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS | | | | | | | | $ | (1,610,282 | ) |
(a) | Zero coupon bond. |
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(b) | A portion is held as collateral for futures. |
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(c) | Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of October 31, 2023. |
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(d) | Each option contract allows the holder of the option to purchase or sell 100 shares of the underlying Index. |
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(e) | The amounts shown are the underlying reference notional amounts to stock exchange indices 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 of the Fund’s 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. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES |
October 31, 2023 |
| | Dunham | | | | | | | | | Dunham | | | | |
| | Corporate / | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | International | | | Dunham | |
| | Government | | | Floating Rate | | | High-Yield | | | Opportunity | | | Large Cap | |
| | Bond Fund | | | Bond Fund | | | Bond Fund | | | Bond Fund | | | Value Fund | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities, at cost | | $ | 149,733,954 | | | $ | 124,590,566 | | | $ | 156,787,446 | | | $ | 60,648,513 | | | $ | 121,286,158 | |
Investments in securities, at value | | $ | 134,882,969 | | | $ | 117,716,771 | | | $ | 147,859,878 | | | $ | 53,602,352 | | | $ | 148,677,839 | |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $0, $0, $0, $1,173,780, and $0 respectively) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,167,873 | | | | — | |
Deposits with brokers for futures (a) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 552,303 | | | | — | |
Deposits with brokers for swaps (a) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 128,565 | | | | — | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 56,171 | | | | — | |
Unrealized appreciation on futures | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 298,883 | | | | — | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 266,407 | | | | 1,683,944 | | | | — | | | | 149,840 | | | | — | |
Unrealized appreciation on swap contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 26,525 | | | | — | |
Premiums paid on swap contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 193,898 | | | | — | |
Interest and dividends receivable | | | 1,176,773 | | | | 1,024,621 | | | | 1,971,155 | | | | 868,646 | | | | 192,341 | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 3,790 | | | | 6,752 | | | | 3,236 | | | | 1,734 | | | | 11,064 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 23,134 | | | | 35,333 | | | | 23,233 | | | | 31,906 | | | | 24,926 | |
Total Assets | | | 136,353,073 | | | | 120,467,421 | | | | 149,857,502 | | | | 57,078,696 | | | | 148,906,170 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Due to custodian collateral account | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 100,000 | | | | | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 591,969 | | | | 1,225,778 | | | | — | | | | 350,096 | | | | — | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 188,806 | | | | 318,430 | | | | 269,820 | | | | 124,616 | | | | 1,244 | |
Distributions payable | | | 3,368 | | | | 10,558 | | | | 5,865 | | | | 3,167 | | | | — | |
Payable upon return of securities loaned (Market value of securities on loan $6,073,806, $2,639,999, $32,168,359, $1,128,954, $11,804,785 respectively) | | | 6,208,648 | | | | 2,684,195 | | | | 32,736,871 | | | | 1,150,293 | | | | 12,014,247 | |
Payable for line of credit | | | — | | | | 584,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 106,104 | | | | — | |
Unrealized depreciation on futures | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 457,541 | | | | — | |
Premiums received on swap contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 86,153 | | | | — | |
Payable to adviser | | | 55,694 | | | | 78,397 | | | | 60,161 | | | | 28,051 | | | | 77,009 | |
Payable to sub-adviser | | | 42,191 | | | | 115,638 | | | | 35,310 | | | | 31,936 | | | | 18,060 | |
Payable for distribution fees | | | 8,168 | | | | 7,536 | | | | 19,269 | | | | 1,257 | | | | 14,163 | |
Payable to related parties | | | 58,974 | | | | 47,841 | | | | 44,541 | | | | 47,274 | | | | 37,587 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 41,398 | | | | 57,514 | | | | 26,125 | | | | 32,560 | | | | 33,004 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 7,199,216 | | | | 5,129,887 | | | | 33,197,962 | | | | 2,519,048 | | | | 12,195,314 | |
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Net Assets | | $ | 129,153,857 | | | $ | 115,337,534 | | | $ | 116,659,540 | | | $ | 54,559,648 | | | $ | 136,710,856 | |
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Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid in capital | | $ | 148,402,676 | | | $ | 143,367,391 | | | $ | 136,695,394 | | | $ | 68,902,330 | | | $ | 103,632,651 | |
Accumulated earnings (loss) | | | (19,248,819 | ) | | | (28,029,857 | ) | | | (20,035,854 | ) | | | (14,342,682 | ) | | | 33,078,205 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 129,153,857 | | | $ | 115,337,534 | | | $ | 116,659,540 | | | $ | 54,559,648 | | | $ | 136,710,856 | |
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Net Asset Value Per Share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 111,045,469 | | | $ | 98,042,301 | | | $ | 98,539,373 | | | $ | 46,613,371 | | | $ | 115,719,449 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (no par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 9,438,978 | | | | 11,471,584 | | | | 12,252,183 | | | | 6,452,216 | | | | 7,129,970 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 11.76 | | | $ | 8.55 | | | $ | 8.04 | | | $ | 7.22 | | | $ | 16.23 | |
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Class A Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 15,680,239 | | | $ | 11,610,827 | | | $ | 14,543,119 | | | $ | 7,037,464 | | | $ | 17,852,560 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (no par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 1,334,916 | | | | 1,360,002 | | | | 1,786,493 | | | | 985,077 | | | | 1,108,076 | |
Net asset value and redemption price per share * | | $ | 11.75 | | | $ | 8.54 | | | $ | 8.14 | | | $ | 7.14 | | | $ | 16.11 | |
Front-end sales charge factor | | | 0.9550 | | | | 0.9550 | | | | 0.9550 | | | | 0.9550 | | | | 0.9425 | |
Offering price per share (Net asset value per share / front-end sales charge factor) | | $ | 12.30 | | | $ | 8.94 | | | $ | 8.52 | | | $ | 7.48 | | | $ | 17.09 | |
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Class C Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 2,428,149 | | | $ | 5,684,406 | | | $ | 3,577,048 | | | $ | 908,813 | | | $ | 3,138,847 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (no par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 208,309 | | | | 665,556 | | | | 447,451 | | | | 131,102 | | | | 208,427 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 11.66 | | | $ | 8.54 | | | $ | 7.99 | | | $ | 6.93 | | | $ | 15.06 | |
| * | 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. |
| (a) | See Section 2.k. in the notes for the breakout by counterparty. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part to these financial statements.
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
| | | | | Dunham | | | | | | Dunham | | | | |
| | Dunham | | | Focused | | | Dunham | | | Emerging | | | Dunham | |
| | Small Cap | | | Large Cap | | | Small Cap | | | Markets | | | International | |
| | Value Fund | | | Growth Fund | | | Growth Fund | | | Stock Fund | | | Stock Fund | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities, at cost | | $ | 79,709,751 | | | $ | 94,172,510 | | | $ | 67,020,478 | | | $ | 99,116,469 | | | $ | 129,752,989 | |
Investments in securities, at value | | $ | 77,812,026 | | | $ | 168,114,145 | | | $ | 71,767,678 | | | $ | 100,218,086 | | | $ | 125,645,632 | |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $0, $0, $0, $75,310 and $106,500 respectively) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 75,312 | | | | 106,846 | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | 262,260 | | | | 348,177 | | | | 351,586 | |
Unrealized appreciation on spot contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,240 | |
Interest and dividends receivable | | | 19,213 | | | | 56,594 | | | | 13,989 | | | | 117,712 | | | | 1,170,714 | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 1,760 | | | | 297,602 | | | | 1,526 | | | | 2,190 | | | | 2,438 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 74,886 | | | | 33,194 | | | | 25,501 | | | | 23,754 | | | | 23,936 | |
Total Assets | | | 77,907,885 | | | | 168,501,535 | | | | 72,070,954 | | | | 100,785,231 | | | | 127,303,392 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | — | | | | — | | | | 347,462 | | | | — | | | | 563,160 | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 3,699 | | | | 96,633 | | | | 89,131 | | | | 13,495 | | | | 15,649 | |
Payable upon return of securities loaned (Market value of securities on loan $17,506,212, $18,115,263, $14,677,330, $363,048, and $5,952,575 respectively) | | | 17,799,478 | | | | 18,221,409 | | | | 14,761,643 | | | | 373,175 | | | | 6,025,048 | |
Accrued foreign capital gains tax on appreciated securities | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 630,616 | | | | — | |
Payable to adviser | | | 33,722 | | | | 84,180 | | | | 33,952 | | | | 56,462 | | | | 68,320 | |
Payable to sub-adviser | | | 42,113 | | | | 65,364 | | | | 64,091 | | | | 3,554 | | | | 103,802 | |
Payable for distribution fees | | | 5,829 | | | | 29,749 | | | | 14,417 | | | | 9,416 | | | | 14,168 | |
Payable to related parties | | | 24,339 | | | | 42,452 | | | | 24,990 | | | | 35,748 | | | | 47,839 | |
Payable for line of credit | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 202,000 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 24,438 | | | | 37,346 | | | | 28,508 | | | | 60,957 | | | | 63,072 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 17,933,618 | | | | 18,577,133 | | | | 15,364,194 | | | | 1,183,423 | | | | 7,103,058 | |
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Net Assets | | $ | 59,974,267 | | | $ | 149,924,402 | | | $ | 56,706,760 | | | $ | 99,601,808 | | | $ | 120,200,334 | |
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Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid in capital | | $ | 60,331,430 | | | $ | 73,798,332 | | | $ | 69,979,673 | | | $ | 124,632,657 | | | $ | 119,688,552 | |
Accumulated earnings (loss) | | | (357,163 | ) | | | 76,126,070 | | | | (13,272,913 | ) | | | (25,030,849 | ) | | | 511,782 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 59,974,267 | | | $ | 149,924,402 | | | $ | 56,706,760 | | | $ | 99,601,808 | | | $ | 120,200,334 | |
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Net Asset Value Per Share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 51,359,727 | | | $ | 121,317,654 | | | $ | 46,905,039 | | | $ | 83,931,160 | | | $ | 101,254,452 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (no par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 3,838,138 | | | | 3,912,191 | | | | 3,235,114 | | | | 7,089,040 | | | | 6,385,889 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 13.38 | | | $ | 31.01 | | | $ | 14.50 | | | $ | 11.84 | | | $ | 15.86 | |
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Class A Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 6,924,426 | | | $ | 21,900,815 | | | $ | 8,172,412 | | | $ | 13,958,256 | | | $ | 15,317,112 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (no par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 529,840 | | | | 731,758 | | | | 614,342 | | | | 1,211,874 | | | | 975,434 | |
Net asset value, and redemption price per share * | | $ | 13.07 | | | $ | 29.93 | | | $ | 13.30 | | | $ | 11.52 | | | $ | 15.70 | |
Front-end sales charge factor | | | 0.9425 | | | | 0.9425 | | | | 0.9425 | | | | 0.9425 | | | | 0.9425 | |
Offering price per share (Net asset value per share / front-end sales charge factor) | | $ | 13.87 | | | $ | 31.76 | | | $ | 14.11 | | | $ | 12.22 | | | $ | 16.66 | |
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Class C Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,690,114 | | | $ | 6,705,933 | | | $ | 1,629,309 | | | $ | 1,712,392 | | | $ | 3,628,770 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (no par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 158,430 | | | | 248,961 | | | | 187,360 | | | | 161,424 | | | | 249,193 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 10.67 | | | $ | 26.94 | | | $ | 8.70 | | | $ | 10.61 | | | $ | 14.56 | |
| * | 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 which are an integral part to these financial statements.
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
| | | | | | | | Dunham | | | | | | Dunham | |
| | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Monthly | | | Dunham | | | US Enhanced | |
| | Dynamic Macro | | | Long/Short | | | Distribution | | | Real Estate | | | Market | |
| | Fund | | | Credit Fund | | | Fund | | | Stock Fund | | | Fund | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities, at cost | | $ | 40,491,567 | | | $ | 199,274,000 | | | $ | 176,015,378 | | | $ | 86,399,931 | | | $ | 78,464,925 | |
Investments in securities, at value | | $ | 42,950,974 | | | $ | 190,110,790 | | | $ | 166,034,031 | | | $ | 86,312,093 | | | $ | 79,061,107 | |
Cash | | | — | | | | 660,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 180,663 | |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $0, $28,826, $17,199, $0 and $0 respectively) | | | — | | | | 26,815 | | | | 17,199 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Deposits with brokers for securities sold short (a) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 75,955,153 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Deposits with brokers for written options (a) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,200,000 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Deposit with brokers for futures (a) | | | 1,193,866 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,708,832 | |
Unrealized appreciation on futures | | | 88,118 | | | | 2,341,560 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Unrealized appreciation on swap contracts | | | — | | | | 269,358 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Premiums paid on swap contracts | | | — | | | | 157,763 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 145,815 | | | | — | | | | 461,576 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | — | | | | 3,308,647 | | | | 250,688 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Interest and dividends receivable | | | 89,851 | | | | 1,691,101 | | | | 203,351 | | | | 8,881 | | | | 36,018 | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 14,543 | | | | 4,142 | | | | 3,868 | | | | 6,207 | | | | 26,146 | |
Due from sub-adviser | | | — | | | | 26,308 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 31,862 | | | | 25,580 | | | | 129,886 | | | | 23,066 | | | | 58,004 | |
Total Assets | | $ | 44,515,029 | | | | 198,622,064 | | | | 246,255,752 | | | | 86,350,247 | | | | 81,070,770 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Option contracts written (premiums received $0, $0, $681,152, $0, and $0 respectively) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 457,136 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Securities sold short (proceeds received $0, $0, $61,118,873, $0, and $0 respectively) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 59,443,789 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Cash overdraft due to broker | | | — | | | | 2,062,751 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | — | | | | 1,118,600 | | | | 466,956 | | | | 42,976 | | | | — | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 395 | | | | 399,171 | | | | 423,231 | | | | 531 | | | | — | |
Payable upon return of securities loaned (Market value of securities on loan $0, $5,178,649, $7,167,017, $21,994,503 and $0 respectively) | | | — | | | | 5,286,771 | | | | 7,353,723 | | | | 22,383,200 | | | | — | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 202 | | | | — | | | | 24,789 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Distributions payable | | | — | | | | 28,729 | | | | 53,008 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Premiums received on swap contracts | | | — | | | | 476,451 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Unrealized depreciation on swap contracts | | | — | | | | 511,297 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Unrealized depreciation on futures | | | 504,812 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,610,282 | |
Payable to adviser | | | 24,228 | | | | 105,652 | | | | 101,022 | | | | 35,923 | | | | 44,840 | |
Payable to sub-adviser | | | 229,806 | | | | — | | | | 16,387 | | | | 4,963 | | | | 20,260 | |
Payable for distribution fees | | | 4,170 | | | | 16,783 | | | | 33,533 | | | | 2,566 | | | | 2,512 | |
Payable to related parties | | | 20,855 | | | | 59,016 | | | | 66,888 | | | | 25,739 | | | | 28,366 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 26,071 | | | | 68,587 | | | | 41,451 | | | | 26,729 | | | | 23,674 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 810,539 | | | | 10,133,808 | | | | 68,481,913 | | | | 22,522,627 | | | | 1,729,934 | |
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Net Assets | | $ | 43,704,490 | | | $ | 188,488,256 | | | $ | 177,773,839 | | | $ | 63,827,620 | | | $ | 79,340,836 | |
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Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid in capital | | $ | 39,794,384 | | | $ | 205,604,488 | | | $ | 187,520,026 | | | $ | 91,483,602 | | | $ | 81,214,606 | |
Accumulated earnings (loss) | | | 3,910,106 | | | | (17,116,232 | ) | | | (9,746,187 | ) | | | (27,655,982 | ) | | | (1,873,770 | ) |
Net Assets | | $ | 43,704,490 | | | $ | 188,488,256 | | | $ | 177,773,839 | | | $ | 63,827,620 | | | $ | 79,340,836 | |
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Net Asset Value Per Share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 35,892,357 | | | $ | 163,284,742 | | | $ | 141,405,059 | | | $ | 53,324,397 | | | $ | 68,742,323 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (no par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 3,324,052 | | | | 18,523,418 | | | | 4,842,950 | | | | 4,841,488 | | | | 4,952,241 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 10.80 | | | $ | 8.82 | | | $ | 29.20 | | | $ | 11.01 | | | $ | 13.88 | |
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Class A Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 6,865,849 | | | $ | 22,312,327 | | | $ | 23,338,651 | | | $ | 8,653,799 | | | $ | 10,294,762 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (no par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 644,729 | | | | 2,537,854 | | | | 843,793 | | | | 782,405 | | | | 742,531 | |
Net asset value, and redemption price per share * | | $ | 10.65 | | | $ | 8.79 | | | $ | 27.66 | | | $ | 11.06 | | | $ | 13.86 | |
Front-end sales charge factor | | | 0.9425 | | | | 0.9425 | | | | 0.9425 | | | | 0.9425 | | | | 0.9425 | |
Offering price per share (Net asset value per share / front-end sales charge factor) | | $ | 11.30 | | | $ | 9.33 | | | $ | 29.35 | | | $ | 11.73 | | | $ | 14.71 | |
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Class C Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 946,284 | | | $ | 2,891,187 | | | $ | 13,030,129 | | | $ | 1,849,424 | | | $ | 303,751 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (no par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 95,627 | | | | 343,246 | | | | 665,245 | | | | 184,698 | | | | 21,991 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 9.90 | | | $ | 8.42 | | | $ | 19.59 | | | $ | 10.01 | | | $ | 13.81 | |
| * | 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. |
| (a) | See Section 2.k. in the notes for the breakout by counterparty. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 |
| | Dunham | | | | | | | | | Dunham | | | | |
| | Corporate / | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | International | | | Dunham | |
| | Government | | | Floating Rate | | | High-Yield | | | Opportunity | | | Large Cap | |
| | Bond Fund | | | Bond Fund | | | Bond Fund | | | Bond Fund | | | Value Fund | |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | $ | 5,292,882 | | | $ | 14,211,019 | | | $ | 7,145,712 | | | $ | 3,152,381 | | | $ | 139,861 | |
Dividend income | | | — | | | | 30,782 | | | | 1,166,444 | | | | — | | | | 3,306,958 | |
Securities lending income - net | | | 6,217 | | | | 12,631 | | | | 61,299 | | | | 5,378 | | | | 24,957 | |
Less: Foreign withholding taxes | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3,187 | ) | | | — | |
Total Investment Income | | | 5,299,099 | | | | 14,254,432 | | | | 8,373,455 | | | | 3,154,572 | | | | 3,471,776 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 556,226 | | | | 856,371 | | | | 632,252 | | | | 284,768 | | | | 1,011,772 | |
Sub-advisory fees | | | 333,736 | | | | 399,640 | | | | 337,201 | | | | 213,576 | | | | 466,972 | |
Sub-advisory performance fees | | | 25,057 | | | | (95,987 | ) | | | 48,899 | | | | 11,088 | | | | (166,353 | ) |
Distribution fees- Class A Shares | | | 33,196 | | | | 39,171 | | | | 34,158 | | | | 16,019 | | | | 53,734 | |
Distribution fees- Class C Shares | | | 19,567 | | | | 45,522 | | | | 28,338 | | | | 7,132 | | | | 36,575 | |
Administration fees | | | 155,899 | | | | 111,628 | | | | 102,857 | | | | 116,735 | | | | 66,327 | |
Registration fees | | | 51,639 | | | | 49,976 | | | | 52,124 | | | | 41,948 | | | | 55,297 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 35,868 | | | | 42,582 | | | | 35,463 | | | | 28,272 | | | | 44,121 | |
Custodian fees | | | 56,514 | | | | 63,397 | | | | 6,850 | | | | 41,183 | | | | 14,133 | |
Printing and postage expense | | | 22,806 | | | | 25,348 | | | | 18,899 | | | | 14,557 | | | | 31,073 | |
Professional fees | | | 21,842 | | | | 24,610 | | | | 22,558 | | | | 17,947 | | | | 26,007 | |
Fund accounting fees | | | 16,244 | | | | 20,973 | | | | 15,409 | | | | 6,935 | | | | 22,838 | |
Chief Compliance Officer fees | | | 7,320 | | | | 10,555 | | | | 7,927 | | | | 3,532 | | | | 11,644 | |
Trustees’ fees | | | 5,994 | | | | 6,830 | | | | 5,225 | | | | 2,162 | | | | 7,538 | |
Insurance expense | | | 1,696 | | | | 2,461 | | | | 1,526 | | | | 705 | | | | 2,325 | |
Interest expense | | | 125 | | | | 121,977 | | | | 1,317 | | | | 4,969 | | | | 9,049 | |
Third party administrative servicing fees | | | 3,867 | | | | 6,989 | | | | 5,032 | | | | 3,897 | | | | 10,724 | |
Miscellaneous expenses | | | 6,496 | | | | 15,435 | | | | 6,334 | | | | 4,910 | | | | 12,139 | |
Total Operating Expenses | | | 1,354,092 | | | | 1,747,478 | | | | 1,362,369 | | | | 820,335 | | | | 1,715,915 | |
Less: Fees paid indirectly | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,936 | ) |
Net Operating Expenses | | | 1,354,092 | | | | 1,747,478 | | | | 1,362,369 | | | | 820,335 | | | | 1,712,979 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | | 3,945,007 | | | | 12,506,954 | | | | 7,011,086 | | | | 2,334,237 | | | | 1,758,797 | |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Futures, Swap Contracts and Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (1,727,970 | ) | | | (3,466,656 | ) | | | (2,989,421 | ) | | | (2,159,838 | ) | | | 7,011,704 | |
Futures | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (28,243 | ) | | | — | |
Swap contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (132,313 | ) | | | — | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (292,845 | ) | | | — | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (1,727,970 | ) | | | (3,466,656 | ) | | | (2,989,421 | ) | | | (2,613,239 | ) | | | 7,011,704 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (3,871,521 | ) | | | 6,083,676 | | | | 3,280,143 | | | | 4,557,684 | | | | (8,856,711 | ) |
Futures | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (101,362 | ) | | | — | |
Swap contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 26,525 | | | | — | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (98,227 | ) | | | — | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (3,871,521 | ) | | | 6,083,676 | | | | 3,280,143 | | | | 4,384,620 | | | | (8,856,711 | ) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (5,599,491 | ) | | | 2,617,020 | | | | 290,722 | | | | 1,771,381 | | | | (1,845,007 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | $ | (1,654,484 | ) | | $ | 15,123,974 | | | $ | 7,301,808 | | | $ | 4,105,618 | | | $ | (86,210 | ) |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part to these financial statements.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued) |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 |
| | | | | Dunham | | | | | | Dunham | | | | |
| | Dunham | | | Focused | | | Dunham | | | Emerging | | | Dunham | |
| | Small Cap | | | Large Cap | | | Small Cap | | | Markets | | | International | |
| | Value Fund | | | Growth Fund | | | Growth Fund | | | Stock Fund | | | Stock Fund | |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | $ | 20,079 | | | $ | 118,510 | | | $ | 110,118 | | | $ | 36,632 | | | $ | 59,369 | |
Dividend income | | | 1,373,225 | | | | 675,003 | | | | 255,333 | | | | 2,910,820 | | | | 7,558,828 | |
Securities lending income - net | | | 31,071 | | | | 37,218 | | | | 39,105 | | | | 6,117 | | | | 33,378 | |
Less: Foreign withholding taxes | | | — | | | | (8,712 | ) | | | (143 | ) | | | (304,316 | ) | | | (903,025 | ) |
Total Investment Income | | | 1,424,375 | | | | 822,019 | | | | 404,413 | | | | 2,649,253 | | | | 6,748,550 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 415,736 | | | | 1,091,449 | | | | 461,425 | | | | 724,449 | | | | 852,777 | |
Sub-advisory fees | | | 287,817 | | | | 587,703 | | | | 354,942 | | | | 501,542 | | | | 852,777 | |
Sub-advisory performance fees | | | 179,394 | | | | 44,508 | | | | 74,455 | | | | (374,548 | ) | | | 453,073 | |
Distribution fees- Class A Shares | | | 18,910 | | | | 61,058 | | | | 25,600 | | | | 40,932 | | | | 44,159 | |
Distribution fees- Class C Shares | | | 20,045 | | | | 74,785 | | | | 19,764 | | | | 20,127 | | | | 39,892 | |
Administration fees | | | 39,370 | | | | 70,199 | | | | 40,919 | | | | 76,923 | | | | 127,485 | |
Registration fees | | | 51,352 | | | | 53,874 | | | | 52,681 | | | | 53,152 | | | | 53,594 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 33,391 | | | | 50,745 | | | | 34,907 | | | | 37,366 | | | | 40,436 | |
Custodian fees | | | 8,382 | | | | 9,783 | | | | 12,243 | | | | 144,226 | | | | 125,433 | |
Printing and postage expense | | | 11,343 | | | | 30,117 | | | | 14,245 | | | | 16,778 | | | | 20,868 | |
Professional fees | | | 19,540 | | | | 26,579 | | | | 20,444 | | | | 29,028 | | | | 24,118 | |
Fund accounting fees | | | 9,369 | | | | 24,642 | | | | 10,423 | | | | 16,345 | | | | 18,740 | |
Chief Compliance Officer fees | | | 4,847 | | | | 12,255 | | | | 5,477 | | | | 8,332 | | | | 9,966 | |
Trustees’ fees | | | 3,516 | | | | 8,294 | | | | 3,734 | | | | 5,550 | | | | 6,409 | |
Insurance expense | | | 1,051 | | | | 2,721 | | | | 1,099 | | | | 1,763 | | | | 2,215 | |
Interest expense | | | 5,988 | | | | 25,411 | | | | 172 | | | | 22,982 | | | | 14,318 | |
Third party administrative servicing fees | | | 6,231 | | | | 18,432 | | | | 8,767 | | | | 5,082 | | | | 8,850 | |
Miscellaneous expenses | | | 4,781 | | | | 16,244 | | | | 9,669 | | | | 12,541 | | | | 12,240 | |
Total Operating Expenses | | | 1,121,063 | | | | 2,208,799 | | | | 1,150,966 | | | | 1,342,570 | | | | 2,707,350 | |
Less: Fees paid indirectly | | | (41,219 | ) | | | (5,353 | ) | | | (10,130 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net Operating Expenses | | | 1,079,844 | | | | 2,203,446 | | | | 1,140,836 | | | | 1,342,570 | | | | 2,707,350 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 344,531 | | | | (1,381,427 | ) | | | (736,423 | ) | | | 1,306,683 | | | | 4,041,200 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 2,909,407 | | | | 9,146,453 | | | | (1,292,353 | ) | | | (10,227,065 | ) | | | 4,492,824 | |
Foreign capital gains tax | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (298,748 | ) | | | — | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (72,757 | ) | | | (28,986 | ) |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 2,909,407 | | | | 9,146,453 | | | | (1,292,353 | ) | | | (10,598,570 | ) | | | 4,463,838 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (6,063,334 | ) | | | 32,860,198 | | | | 2,343,195 | | | | 18,943,197 | | | | 13,360,897 | |
Foreign currency translations | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,605 | | | | 29,765 | |
Net change in foreign capital gains tax on appreciated securities | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (113,013 | ) | | | — | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (6,063,334 | ) | | | 32,860,198 | | | | 2,343,195 | | | | 18,832,789 | | | | 13,390,662 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | (3,153,927 | ) | | | 42,006,651 | | | | 1,050,842 | | | | 8,234,219 | | | | 17,854,500 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | $ | (2,809,396 | ) | | $ | 40,625,224 | | | $ | 314,419 | | | $ | 9,540,902 | | | $ | 21,895,700 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part to these financial statements.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued) |
For the Year/Period Ended October 31, 2023 |
| | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | |
| | Dynamic Macro | | | Long/Short | | | Monthly | | | Real Estate | | | US Enhanced | |
| | Fund | | | Credit Fund | | | Distribution Fund | | | Stock Fund | | | Market Fund* | |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | $ | 984,382 | | | $ | 10,995,391 | | | $ | 3,001,518 | | | $ | 25,401 | | | $ | 1,149,287 | |
Dividend income | | | 624,077 | | | | 79,520 | | | | 2,861,510 | | | | 1,848,559 | | | | — | |
Securities lending income - net | | | 3,168 | | | | 18,698 | | | | 19,575 | | | | 92,880 | | | | — | |
Less: Foreign withholding taxes | | | — | | | | — | | | | (378,729 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investment Income | | | 1,611,627 | | | | 11,093,609 | | | | 5,503,874 | | | | 1,966,840 | | | | 1,149,287 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 256,179 | | | | 1,434,273 | | | | 1,307,997 | | | | 473,419 | | | | 232,425 | |
Sub-advisory fees | | | 248,714 | | | | 1,323,944 | | | | 1,207,382 | | | | 327,752 | | | | 178,789 | |
Sub-advisory performance fees | | | 86,453 | | | | (1,290,831 | ) | | | 352,748 | | | | (239,633 | ) | | | (71,951 | ) |
Distribution fees- Class A Shares | | | 15,191 | | | | 66,150 | | | | 66,003 | | | | 23,914 | | | | 12,164 | |
Distribution fees- Class C Shares | | | 9,421 | | | | 34,067 | | | | 143,971 | | | | 23,033 | | | | 1,343 | |
Administration fees | | | 42,417 | | | | 110,449 | | | | 104,365 | | | | 40,932 | | | | 22,377 | |
Registration fees | | | 51,673 | | | | 62,389 | | | | 64,878 | | | | 52,720 | | | | 18,413 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 28,662 | | | | 58,886 | | | | 51,856 | | | | 34,170 | | | | 44,969 | |
Custodian fees | | | 15,600 | | | | 16,624 | | | | 34,489 | | | | 6,001 | | | | 3,086 | |
Printing and postage expense | | | 12,150 | | | | 49,727 | | | | 55,646 | | | | 15,144 | | | | 38,838 | |
Professional fees | | | 17,930 | | | | 30,428 | | | | 28,182 | | | | 19,664 | | | | 17,790 | |
Fund accounting fees | | | 5,765 | | | | 35,296 | | | | 31,524 | | | | 10,685 | | | | 5,114 | |
Chief Compliance Officer fees | | | 2,924 | | | | 16,746 | | | | 15,080 | | | | 5,464 | | | | 2,960 | |
Trustees’ fees | | | 1,897 | | | | 10,459 | | | | 9,580 | | | | 3,713 | | | | 2,392 | |
Insurance expense | | | 118 | | | | 3,449 | | | | 3,501 | | | | 1,301 | | | | — | |
Interest expense | | | 60 | | | | 2,200 | | | | 1,691 | | | | 7,638 | | | | — | |
Third party administrative servicing fees | | | 2,778 | | | | 42,649 | | | | 15,378 | | | | 9,661 | | | | 2,632 | |
Dividend expense on short sales | | | — | | | | — | | | | 765,944 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Miscellaneous expenses | | | 3,750 | | | | 15,128 | | | | 11,423 | | | | 7,329 | | | | 4,448 | |
Total Operating Expenses | | | 801,682 | | | | 2,022,033 | | | | 4,271,638 | | | | 822,907 | | | | 515,789 | |
Less: Fees paid indirectly | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net Operating Expenses | | | 801,682 | | | | 2,022,033 | | | | 4,271,638 | | | | 822,907 | | | | 515,789 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | | 809,945 | | | | 9,071,576 | | | | 1,232,236 | | | | 1,143,933 | | | | 633,498 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Futures, Purchased Options, Securities Sold Short, Written Options, Swap Contracts, Foreign Currency Transactions and Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 11,067 | | | | (8,899,286 | ) | | | (21,661,857 | ) | | | (18,321,372 | ) | | | — | |
Futures | | | 2,778,887 | | | | 4,550,780 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,545,880 | ) |
Purchased options | | | (185,266 | ) | | | — | | | | (23,386 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Securities sold short | | | — | | | | — | | | | 24,876,906 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Written options | | | — | | | | — | | | | (246,344 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Swap contracts | | | — | | | | (2,686,132 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 38,485 | | | | — | | | | 1,419,507 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 2,643,173 | | | | (7,034,638 | ) | | | 4,364,826 | | | | (18,321,372 | ) | | | (1,545,880 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 557,347 | | | | 2,863,021 | | | | (2,102,003 | ) | | | 9,680,323 | | | | (1,174,828 | ) |
Futures | | | (358,617 | ) | | | (1,440,693 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,610,282 | ) |
Purchased options | | | 354,466 | | | | — | | | | 6,356 | | | | — | | | | 1,771,010 | |
Securities sold short | | | — | | | | — | | | | (574,256 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Written options | | | — | | | | — | | | | 238,450 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Swap contracts | | | — | | | | 725,900 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 145,613 | | | | — | | | | (160,309 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | (30,449 | ) | | | 1,783 | | | | 3,187 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 668,360 | | | | 2,150,011 | | | | (2,588,575 | ) | | | 9,680,323 | | | | (1,014,100 | ) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 3,311,533 | | | | (4,884,627 | ) | | | 1,776,251 | | | | (8,641,049 | ) | | | (2,559,980 | ) |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | $ | 4,121,478 | | | $ | 4,186,949 | | | $ | 3,008,487 | | | $ | (7,497,116 | ) | | $ | (1,926,482 | ) |
| * | The Fund commenced operations on May 1, 2023 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
| | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | |
| | Corporate/Government | | | Floating Rate | | | High-Yield | | | International Opportunity | | | Large Cap | |
| | Bond Fund | | | Bond Fund | | | Bond Fund | | | Bond Fund | | | Value Fund | |
| | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | October 31, 2023 | | | October 31, 2022 | | | October 31, 2023 | | | October 31, 2022 | | | October 31, 2023 | | | October 31, 2022 | | | October 31, 2023 | | | October 31, 2022 | | | October 31, 2023 | | | October 31, 2022 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 3,945,007 | | | $ | 1,217,781 | | | $ | 12,506,954 | | | $ | 9,072,838 | | | $ | 7,011,086 | | | $ | 5,257,988 | | | $ | 2,334,237 | | | $ | 2,192,290 | | | $ | 1,758,797 | | | $ | 1,135,691 | |
Net realized gain (loss) from investments, futures, swap contracts and forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | (1,727,970 | ) | | | (1,660,818 | ) | | | (3,466,656 | ) | | | (4,559,655 | ) | | | (2,989,421 | ) | | | (2,996,730 | ) | | | (2,613,239 | ) | | | (3,927,814 | ) | | | 7,011,704 | | | | 2,566,661 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, futures, swap contracts and forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | (3,871,521 | ) | | | (11,631,856 | ) | | | 6,083,676 | | | | (11,957,000 | ) | | | 3,280,143 | | | | (13,996,123 | ) | | | 4,384,620 | | | | (11,665,905 | ) | | | (8,856,711 | ) | | | (15,094,338 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | | (1,654,484 | ) | | | (12,074,893 | ) | | | 15,123,974 | | | | (7,443,817 | ) | | | 7,301,808 | | | | (11,734,865 | ) | | | 4,105,618 | | | | (13,401,429 | ) | | | (86,210 | ) | | | (11,391,986 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders From: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions From Paid In Capital: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (878,761 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Class A | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (132,413 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Class C | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (34,196 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Distributions from Earnings | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | (3,418,500 | ) | | | (1,135,544 | ) | | | (10,756,235 | ) | | | (8,046,721 | ) | | | (5,842,811 | ) | | | (4,285,168 | ) | | | (1,959,755 | ) | | | (2,274,698 | ) | | | (3,794,693 | ) | | | (8,440,624 | ) |
Class A | | | (449,104 | ) | | | (118,468 | ) | | | (1,335,427 | ) | | | (1,005,888 | ) | | | (864,652 | ) | | | (574,395 | ) | | | (317,847 | ) | | | (328,443 | ) | | | (581,798 | ) | | | (1,657,189 | ) |
Class C | | | (68,847 | ) | | | (29,589 | ) | | | (511,641 | ) | | | (268,328 | ) | | | (224,615 | ) | | | (171,919 | ) | | | (31,819 | ) | | | (46,086 | ) | | | (90,311 | ) | | | (296,620 | ) |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (3,936,451 | ) | | | (1,283,601 | ) | | | (12,603,303 | ) | | | (9,320,937 | ) | | | (6,932,078 | ) | | | (5,031,482 | ) | | | (3,354,791 | ) | | | (2,649,227 | ) | | | (4,466,802 | ) | | | (10,394,433 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Share Transactions of Beneficial Interest: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | 85,924,002 | | | | 11,238,241 | | | | 14,943,354 | | | | 32,982,082 | | | | 35,422,032 | | | | 14,033,946 | | | | 21,882,103 | | | | 8,090,496 | | | | 30,929,149 | | | | 50,046,025 | |
Class A | | | 12,358,422 | | | | 1,470,664 | | | | 1,963,446 | | | | 5,686,586 | | | | 5,016,239 | | | | 2,942,020 | | | | 2,974,646 | | | | 1,423,245 | | | | 4,485,014 | | | | 8,410,001 | |
Class C | | | 670,748 | | | | 873,684 | | | | 178,813 | | | | 1,290,413 | | | | 328,853 | | | | 351,868 | | | | 195,360 | | | | 146,032 | | | | 298,461 | | | | 613,073 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | 3,407,665 | | | | 1,132,986 | | | | 10,713,149 | | | | 8,013,242 | | | | 5,821,972 | | | | 4,272,521 | | | | 2,825,367 | | | | 2,273,622 | | | | 3,775,688 | | | | 8,418,440 | |
Class A | | | 442,941 | | | | 116,316 | | | | 1,308,941 | | | | 983,618 | | | | 838,290 | | | | 549,551 | | | | 444,817 | | | | 323,705 | | | | 519,222 | | | | 1,510,268 | |
Class C | | | 54,686 | | | | 24,043 | | | | 455,191 | | | | 255,155 | | | | 194,630 | | | | 155,235 | | | | 65,293 | | | | 45,503 | | | | 88,830 | | | | 295,033 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | (22,182,300 | ) | | | (30,502,217 | ) | | | (81,879,372 | ) | | | (47,660,452 | ) | | | (24,211,972 | ) | | | (24,862,675 | ) | | | (7,912,314 | ) | | | (29,901,796 | ) | | | (56,623,785 | ) | | | (29,083,278 | ) |
Class A | | | (2,811,781 | ) | | | (3,408,740 | ) | | | (12,532,360 | ) | | | (6,431,427 | ) | | | (4,043,716 | ) | | | (2,487,049 | ) | | | (1,282,486 | ) | | | (4,076,825 | ) | | | (9,309,773 | ) | | | (10,652,729 | ) |
Class C | | | (657,209 | ) | | | (665,138 | ) | | | (1,532,552 | ) | | | (1,225,094 | ) | | | (800,387 | ) | | | (754,635 | ) | | | (234,057 | ) | | | (344,420 | ) | | | (1,076,840 | ) | | | (938,835 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Share Transactions of Beneficial Interest | | | 77,207,174 | | | | (19,720,161 | ) | | | (66,381,390 | ) | | | (6,105,877 | ) | | | 18,565,941 | | | | (5,799,218 | ) | | | 18,958,729 | | | | (22,020,438 | ) | | | (26,914,034 | ) | | | 28,617,998 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 71,616,239 | | | | (33,078,655 | ) | | | (63,860,719 | ) | | | (22,870,631 | ) | | | 18,935,671 | | | | (22,565,565 | ) | | | 19,709,556 | | | | (38,071,094 | ) | | | (31,467,046 | ) | | | 6,831,579 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 57,537,618 | | | | 90,616,273 | | | | 179,198,253 | | | | 202,068,884 | | | | 97,723,869 | | | | 120,289,434 | | | | 34,850,092 | | | | 72,921,186 | | | | 168,177,902 | | | | 161,346,323 | |
End of Year | | $ | 129,153,857 | | | $ | 57,537,618 | | | $ | 115,337,534 | | | $ | 179,198,253 | | | $ | 116,659,540 | | | $ | 97,723,869 | | | $ | 54,559,648 | | | $ | 34,850,092 | | | $ | 136,710,856 | | | $ | 168,177,902 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part to these financial statements.
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (Continued) |
| | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | |
| | Small Cap | | | Focused Large Cap | | | Small Cap | | | Emerging Markets | | | International | |
| | Value Fund | | | Growth Fund | | | Growth Fund | | | Stock Fund | | | Stock Fund | |
| | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | October 31, 2023 | | | October 31, 2022 | | | October 31, 2023 | | | October 31, 2022 | | | October 31, 2023 | | | October 31, 2022 | | | October 31, 2023 | | | October 31, 2022 | | | October 31, 2023 | | | October 31, 2022 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 344,531 | | | $ | 280,929 | | | $ | (1,381,427 | ) | | $ | (1,355,776 | ) | | $ | (736,423 | ) | | $ | (613,330 | ) | | $ | 1,306,683 | | | $ | 1,422,810 | | | $ | 4,041,200 | | | $ | 6,408,389 | |
Net realized gain (loss) from investments, foreign capital gain tax and forward foreign currency transactions | | | 2,909,407 | | | | 5,333,249 | | | | 9,146,453 | | | | (5,401,687 | ) | | | (1,292,353 | ) | | | (14,831,085 | ) | | | (10,598,570 | ) | | | (15,320,034 | ) | | | 4,463,838 | | | | (2,390,288 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, foreign currency translations and foreign capital gains on appreciated securities | | | (6,063,334 | ) | | | (12,058,203 | ) | | | 32,860,198 | | | | (81,746,994 | ) | | | 2,343,195 | | | | (21,530,117 | ) | | | 18,832,789 | | | | (39,195,209 | ) | | | 13,390,662 | | | | (46,362,309 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | | (2,809,396 | ) | | | (6,444,025 | ) | | | 40,625,224 | | | | (88,504,457 | ) | | | 314,419 | | | | (36,974,532 | ) | | | 9,540,902 | | | | (53,092,433 | ) | | | 21,895,700 | | | | (42,344,208 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders From: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from Earnings | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | (3,813,890 | ) | | | (8,082,160 | ) | | | — | | | | (12,138,317 | ) | | | — | | | | (10,232,676 | ) | | | (219,990 | ) | | | (9,680,432 | ) | | | (4,237,875 | ) | | | (20,424,436 | ) |
Class A | | | (540,756 | ) | | | (1,369,856 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,937,408 | ) | | | — | | | | (3,441,219 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,850,179 | ) | | | (644,994 | ) | | | (3,680,446 | ) |
Class C | | | (200,590 | ) | | | (363,568 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,174,480 | ) | | | — | | | | (791,503 | ) | | | — | | | | (279,057 | ) | | | (140,909 | ) | | | (794,025 | ) |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (4,555,236 | ) | | | (9,815,584 | ) | | | — | | | | (16,250,205 | ) | | | — | | | | (14,465,398 | ) | | | (219,990 | ) | | | (11,809,668 | ) | | | (5,023,778 | ) | | | (24,898,907 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Share Transactions of Beneficial Interest: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | 17,078,435 | | | | 22,822,893 | | | | 30,207,484 | | | | 79,275,818 | | | | 12,208,288 | | | | 43,544,756 | | | | 12,532,986 | | | | 37,156,820 | | | | 13,711,427 | | | | 33,424,663 | |
Class A | | | 2,273,093 | | | | 1,827,469 | | | | 5,606,611 | | | | 11,424,283 | | | | 2,051,036 | | | | 6,245,266 | | | | 1,605,848 | | | | 5,529,970 | | | | 3,920,275 | | | | 4,607,895 | |
Class C | | | 104,467 | | | | 523,011 | | | | 319,448 | | | | 1,366,792 | | | | 78,820 | | | | 443,328 | | | | 92,954 | | | | 373,439 | | | | 102,782 | | | | 458,875 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | 3,791,874 | | | | 8,067,916 | | | | — | | | | 11,836,217 | | | | — | | | | 10,127,549 | | | | 219,293 | | | | 9,673,626 | | | | 4,202,687 | | | | 20,345,234 | |
Class A | | | 527,970 | | | | 1,353,929 | | | | — | | | | 2,791,471 | | | | — | | | | 3,122,559 | | | | — | | | | 1,837,164 | | | | 640,037 | | | | 3,636,079 | |
Class C | | | 199,470 | | | | 361,649 | | | | — | | | | 1,057,574 | | | | — | | | | 785,687 | | | | — | | | | 272,597 | | | | 138,359 | | | | 781,476 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | (23,304,126 | ) | | | (30,122,239 | ) | | | (85,443,042 | ) | | | (23,825,971 | ) | | | (30,639,053 | ) | | | (13,353,325 | ) | | | (22,348,250 | ) | | | (19,820,390 | ) | | | (42,308,794 | ) | | | (37,984,597 | ) |
Class A | | | (3,309,853 | ) | | | (5,447,387 | ) | | | (14,228,908 | ) | | | (9,366,435 | ) | | | (5,720,420 | ) | | | (7,277,905 | ) | | | (4,439,529 | ) | | | (3,239,190 | ) | | | (10,185,017 | ) | | | (6,319,472 | ) |
Class C | | | (622,413 | ) | | | (768,124 | ) | | | (2,781,301 | ) | | | (2,305,026 | ) | | | (654,933 | ) | | | (503,571 | ) | | | (573,515 | ) | | | (504,079 | ) | | | (1,037,241 | ) | | | (986,369 | ) |
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets From Share Transactions of Beneficial Interest | | | (3,261,083 | ) | | | (1,380,883 | ) | | | (66,319,708 | ) | | | 72,254,723 | | | | (22,676,262 | ) | | | 43,134,344 | | | | (12,910,213 | ) | | | 31,279,957 | | | | (30,815,485 | ) | | | 17,963,784 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (10,625,715 | ) | | | (17,640,492 | ) | | | (25,694,484 | ) | | | (32,499,939 | ) | | | (22,361,843 | ) | | | (8,305,586 | ) | | | (3,589,301 | ) | | | (33,622,144 | ) | | | (13,943,563 | ) | | | (49,279,331 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 70,599,982 | | | | 88,240,474 | | | | 175,618,886 | | | | 208,118,825 | | | | 79,068,603 | | | | 87,374,189 | | | | 103,191,109 | | | | 136,813,253 | | | | 134,143,897 | | | | 183,423,228 | |
End of Year | | $ | 59,974,267 | | | $ | 70,599,982 | | | $ | 149,924,402 | | | $ | 175,618,886 | | | $ | 56,706,760 | | | $ | 79,068,603 | | | $ | 99,601,808 | | | $ | 103,191,109 | | | $ | 120,200,334 | | | $ | 134,143,897 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part to these financial statements.
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (Continued) |
| | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | | | Dunham | |
| | Dynamic Macro | | | Long/Short | | | Monthly Distribution | | | Real Estate | | | US Enhanced | |
| | Fund | | | Credit Fund | | | Fund | | | Stock Fund | | | Market Fund | |
| | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Period Ended* | |
| | October 31, 2023 | | | October 31, 2022 | | | October 31, 2023 | | | October 31, 2022 | | | October 31, 2023 | | | October 31, 2022 | | | October 31, 2023 | | | October 31, 2022 | | | October 31, 2023 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 809,945 | | | $ | 47,985 | | | $ | 9,071,576 | | | $ | 4,703,901 | | | $ | 1,232,236 | | | $ | (3,703,291 | ) | | $ | 1,143,933 | | | $ | 716,843 | | | $ | 633,498 | |
Net realized gain (loss) from investments, futures, purchased options, securities sold short, written options, swap contracts and forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 2,643,173 | | | | (1,110,821 | ) | | | (7,034,638 | ) | | | 287,776 | | | | 4,364,826 | | | | 4,818,782 | | | | (18,321,372 | ) | | | (10,844,324 | ) | | | (1,545,880 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, futures, purchased options, securities sold short, written options, swap contracts, foreign currency translations, and forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 668,360 | | | | (2,356,465 | ) | | | 2,150,011 | | | | (11,463,146 | ) | | | (2,588,575 | ) | | | 787,207 | | | | 9,680,323 | | | | (32,449,422 | ) | | | (1,014,100 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | | 4,121,478 | | | | (3,419,301 | ) | | | 4,186,949 | | | | (6,471,469 | ) | | | 3,008,487 | | | | 1,902,698 | | | | (7,497,116 | ) | | | (42,576,903 | ) | | | (1,926,482 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders From: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions From Paid In Capital: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (10,431,572 | ) | | | (6,847,683 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Class A | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,808,869 | ) | | | (1,166,961 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Class C | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,376,640 | ) | | | (849,813 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Distributions from Earnings | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | — | | | | — | | | | (9,866,831 | ) | | | (8,052,024 | ) | | | (2,262,650 | ) | | | (1,638,444 | ) | | | (424,646 | ) | | | (5,499,204 | ) | | | — | |
Class A | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,305,598 | ) | | | (1,100,569 | ) | | | (388,885 | ) | | | (257,202 | ) | | | (37,364 | ) | | | (850,102 | ) | | | — | |
Class C | | | — | | | | — | | | | (157,322 | ) | | | (147,146 | ) | | | (287,098 | ) | | | (196,098 | ) | | | — | | | | (307,750 | ) | | | — | |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | — | | | | — | | | | (11,329,751 | ) | | | (9,299,739 | ) | | | (16,555,714 | ) | | | (10,956,201 | ) | | | (462,010 | ) | | | (6,657,056 | ) | | | — | |
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Share Transactions of Beneficial Interest: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | 16,590,717 | | | | 9,503,028 | | | | 40,246,734 | | | | 87,383,682 | | | | 24,961,812 | | | | 38,741,266 | | | | 18,134,600 | | | | 26,981,312 | | | | 75,690,305 | |
Class A | | | 3,627,713 | | | | 1,422,232 | | | | 5,235,204 | | | | 15,236,101 | | | | 3,102,233 | | | | 4,501,409 | | | | 3,367,487 | | | | 3,069,951 | | | | 11,244,568 | |
Class C | | | 203,828 | | | | 118,628 | | | | 213,652 | | | | 708,042 | | | | 659,818 | | | | 1,321,111 | | | | 224,633 | | | | 374,346 | | | | 319,034 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,443,373 | | | | 7,724,291 | | | | 12,504,383 | | | | 8,373,239 | | | | 417,757 | | | | 5,403,784 | | | | — | |
Class A | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,260,164 | | | | 1,051,996 | | | | 1,989,305 | | | | 1,302,583 | | | | 37,172 | | | | 842,420 | | | | — | |
Class C | | | — | | | | — | | | | 141,610 | | | | 128,693 | | | | 1,415,818 | | | | 882,463 | | | | — | | | | 306,360 | | | | — | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | (6,445,766 | ) | | | (5,459,115 | ) | | | (87,157,302 | ) | | | (70,667,342 | ) | | | (61,640,631 | ) | | | (84,307,867 | ) | | | (23,005,266 | ) | | | (18,789,259 | ) | | | (5,212,799 | ) |
Class A | | | (1,542,861 | ) | | | (777,634 | ) | | | (11,189,132 | ) | | | (15,392,435 | ) | | | (8,914,667 | ) | | | (8,760,862 | ) | | | (3,121,327 | ) | | | (3,107,857 | ) | | | (767,821 | ) |
Class C | | | (258,517 | ) | | | (199,197 | ) | | | (1,201,510 | ) | | | (1,195,736 | ) | | | (3,633,866 | ) | | | (4,292,575 | ) | | | (674,980 | ) | | | (841,246 | ) | | | (5,969 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Share Transactions of Beneficial Interest | | | 12,175,114 | | | | 4,607,942 | | | | (43,007,207 | ) | | | 24,977,292 | | | | (29,555,795 | ) | | | (42,239,233 | ) | | | (4,619,924 | ) | | | 14,239,811 | | | | 81,267,318 | |
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Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 16,296,592 | | | | 1,188,641 | | | | (50,150,009 | ) | | | 9,206,084 | | | | (43,103,022 | ) | | | (51,292,736 | ) | | | (12,579,050 | ) | | | (34,994,148 | ) | | | 79,340,836 | |
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Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year/Period | | | 27,407,898 | | | | 26,219,257 | | | | 238,638,265 | | | | 229,432,181 | | | | 220,876,861 | | | | 272,169,597 | | | | 76,406,670 | | | | 111,400,818 | | | | — | |
End of Year/Period | | $ | 43,704,490 | | | $ | 27,407,898 | | | $ | 188,488,256 | | | $ | 238,638,265 | | | $ | 177,773,839 | | | $ | 220,876,861 | | | $ | 63,827,620 | | | $ | 76,406,670 | | | $ | 79,340,836 | |
| * | The Fund commenced operations on May 1, 2023 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part to these 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, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 12.01 | | | $ | 14.41 | | | $ | 14.44 | | | $ | 14.02 | | | $ | 13.06 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income* | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.36 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (2.38 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.44 | | | | 0.96 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 0.16 | | | | (2.16 | ) | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 1.32 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 11.76 | | | $ | 12.01 | | | $ | 14.41 | | | $ | 14.44 | | | $ | 14.02 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total return + # | | | 1.23 | % | | | (15.12 | )% | | | 1.23 | % | | | 5.17 | % | | | 10.27 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 111,045 | | | $ | 48,744 | | | $ | 78,345 | | | $ | 61,209 | | | $ | 42,730 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment income to average net assets | | | 3.60 | % | | | 1.67 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | 1.99 | % | | | 2.68 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 29 | % | | | 35 | % | | | 59 | % | | | 75 | % | | | 76 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 12.00 | | | $ | 14.39 | | | $ | 14.42 | | | $ | 14.01 | | | $ | 13.04 | | | $ | 11.91 | | | $ | 14.28 | | | $ | 14.31 | | | $ | 13.91 | | | $ | 12.95 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income* | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.26 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (2.37 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.97 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (2.36 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.96 | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 0.13 | | | | (2.18 | ) | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 0.07 | | | | (2.23 | ) | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 1.22 | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 11.75 | | | $ | 12.00 | | | $ | 14.39 | | | $ | 14.42 | | | $ | 14.01 | | | $ | 11.66 | | | $ | 11.91 | | | $ | 14.28 | | | $ | 14.31 | | | $ | 13.91 | |
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Total return + # | | | 1.00 | % | | | (15.29 | )% | | | 0.98 | % | | | 4.84 | % | | | 10.09 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | (15.68 | )% | | | 0.49 | % | | | 4.29 | % | | | 9.53 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 15,680 | | | $ | 6,376 | | | $ | 9,593 | | | $ | 8,490 | | | $ | 7,510 | | | $ | 2,428 | | | $ | 2,418 | | | $ | 2,678 | | | $ | 2,886 | | | $ | 2,672 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | 1.42 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.49 | % | | | 1.45 | % | | | 1.92 | % | | | 2.09 | % | | | 2.00 | % | | | 1.99 | % | | | 1.95 | % |
Ratios of net investment income to average net assets | | | 3.35 | % | | | 1.42 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.75 | % | | | 2.41 | % | | | 2.74 | % | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.56 | % | | | 1.31 | % | | | 1.92 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 29 | % | | | 35 | % | | | 59 | % | | | 75 | % | | | 76 | % | | | 29 | % | | | 35 | % | | | 59 | % | | | 75 | % | | | 76 | % |
| * | 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 values 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. Adjustments may apply to some but not all years and classes. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part to these 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 year. |
| | Class N | | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 8.44 | | | $ | 9.18 | | | $ | 8.90 | | | $ | 9.36 | | | $ | 9.62 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income* | | | 0.76 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.44 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.72 | ) | | | 0.32 | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 0.91 | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 0.59 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.18 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.80 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.80 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 8.55 | | | $ | 8.44 | | | $ | 9.18 | | | $ | 8.90 | | | $ | 9.36 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total return + # | | | 11.18 | % | | | (3.46 | )% | | | 6.63 | % | | | (1.30 | )% | | | 1.99 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 98,042 | | | $ | 152,134 | | | $ | 173,112 | | | $ | 135,536 | | | $ | 157,757 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (including interest expense) (1): | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment income to average net assets: | | | 8.83 | % | | | 4.67 | % | | | 2.97 | % | | | 3.81 | % | | | 4.60 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 21 | % | | | 56 | % | | | 135 | % | | | 76 | % | | | 44 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 8.43 | | | $ | 9.17 | | | $ | 8.89 | | | $ | 9.35 | | | $ | 9.61 | | | $ | 8.43 | | | $ | 9.18 | | | $ | 8.89 | | | $ | 9.35 | | | $ | 9.62 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income* | | | 0.74 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.37 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.72 | ) | | | 0.32 | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.74 | ) | | | 0.32 | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 0.89 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 0.57 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.84 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | 0.53 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 0.10 | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.73 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.73 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 8.54 | | | $ | 8.43 | | | $ | 9.17 | | | $ | 8.89 | | | $ | 9.35 | | | $ | 8.54 | | | $ | 8.43 | | | $ | 9.18 | | | $ | 8.89 | | | $ | 9.35 | |
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Total return + # | | | 10.90 | % | | | (3.70 | )% | | | 6.39 | % | | | (1.56 | )% | | | 1.74 | % | | | 10.35 | % | | | (4.30 | )% | | | 5.98 | % | | | (2.06 | )% | | | 1.13 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 11,611 | | | $ | 20,569 | | | $ | 22,225 | | | $ | 19,705 | | | $ | 21,997 | | | $ | 5,684 | | | $ | 6,495 | | | $ | 6,732 | | | $ | 6,800 | | | $ | 8,654 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (including interest expense) (2): | | | 1.41 | % | | | 1.29 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.93 | % | | | 1.80 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.75 | % | | | 1.76 | % |
Ratios of net investment income to average net assets: | | | 8.56 | % | | | 4.44 | % | | | 2.73 | % | | | 3.56 | % | | | 4.36 | % | | | 8.14 | % | | | 3.95 | % | | | 2.24 | % | | | 3.07 | % | | | 3.86 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 21 | % | | | 56 | % | | | 135 | % | | | 76 | % | | | 44 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 56 | % | | | 135 | % | | | 76 | % | | | 44 | % |
| * | 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 values 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. Adjustments may apply to some but not all years and classes. |
(1) | Ratios of expenses to average net assets (excluding interest expense): | | | 1.08 | % | | | | |
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(2) | Ratios of expenses to average net assets (excluding interest expense): | | | 1.32 | % | | | 1.84 | % |
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See accompanying notes which are an integral part to these 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, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 8.00 | | | $ | 9.34 | | | $ | 8.88 | | | $ | 8.97 | | | $ | 8.72 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income* | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.45 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.03 | | | | (1.36 | ) | | | 0.46 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.26 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 0.58 | | | | (0.93 | ) | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.71 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 8.04 | | | $ | 8.00 | | | $ | 9.34 | | | $ | 8.88 | | | $ | 8.97 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total return + # | | | 7.44 | % | | | (10.09 | )% | | | 9.54 | % | | | 3.74 | % | | | 8.42 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 98,539 | | | $ | 81,243 | | | $ | 101,951 | | | $ | 83,009 | | | $ | 90,262 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (including interest expense) (2): | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment income to average net assets: | | | 6.71 | % | | | 4.96 | % | | | 4.07 | % | | | 4.69 | % | | | 5.12 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 28 | % | | | 36 | % | | | 69 | % | | | 75 | % | | | 70 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 8.09 | | | $ | 9.44 | | | $ | 8.97 | | | $ | 9.06 | | | $ | 8.81 | | | $ | 7.96 | | | $ | 9.29 | | | $ | 8.83 | | | $ | 8.92 | | | $ | 8.68 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income* | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.44 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.39 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.04 | | | | (1.37 | ) | | | 0.47 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.03 | | | | (1.34 | ) | | | 0.46 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.25 | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 0.57 | | | | (0.96 | ) | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.51 | | | | (0.98 | ) | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.64 | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 8.14 | | | $ | 8.09 | | | $ | 9.44 | | | $ | 8.97 | | | $ | 9.06 | | | $ | 7.99 | | | $ | 7.96 | | | $ | 9.29 | | | $ | 8.83 | | | $ | 8.92 | |
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Total return + # | | | 7.22 | % | | | (10.32 | )% | | | 9.29 | % | | | 3.44 | % | | | 8.07 | % | | | 6.55 | % | | | (10.71 | )% | | | 8.79 | % | | | 2.95 | % | | | 7.55 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 14,543 | | | $ | 12,650 | | | $ | 13,592 | | | $ | 12,127 | | | $ | 12,336 | | | $ | 3,577 | | | $ | 3,830 | | | $ | 4,746 | | | $ | 4,663 | | | $ | 7,497 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (including interest expense) (2): | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.44 | % | | | 1.42 | % | | | 1.39 | % | | | 1.37 | % | | | 1.98 | % | | | 1.94 | % | | | 1.92 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 1.87 | % |
Ratios of net investment income to average net assets: | | | 6.46 | % | | | 4.72 | % | | | 3.82 | % | | | 4.44 | % | | | 4.87 | % | | | 5.94 | % | | | 4.21 | % | | | 3.32 | % | | | 3.93 | % | | | 4.37 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 28 | % | | | 36 | % | | | 69 | % | | | 75 | % | | | 70 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 36 | % | | | 69 | % | | | 75 | % | | | 70 | % |
| * | 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 values 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. Adjustments may apply to some but not all years and classes. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part to these 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 year. |
| | Class N | | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 6.96 | | | $ | 9.18 | | | $ | 9.05 | | | $ | 9.43 | | | $ | 8.93 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)* | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.19 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.43 | | | | (2.15 | ) | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 0.58 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 0.80 | | | | (1.84 | ) | | | 0.36 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 0.55 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.00 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from capital | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 7.22 | | | $ | 6.96 | | | $ | 9.18 | | | $ | 9.05 | | | $ | 9.43 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total return + # | | | 11.67 | % | | | (20.52 | )% | | | 3.93 | % | | | (1.81 | )% | | | 6.29 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 46,613 | | | $ | 29,209 | | | $ | 62,423 | | | $ | 41,346 | | | $ | 32,927 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (including interest expense) (1): | | | 1.68 | % | | | 1.33 | % | | | 1.78 | % | | | 1.36 | % | | | 1.36 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | 4.97 | % | | | 3.83 | % | | | 2.21 | % | | | 2.08 | % | | | (0.30 | )% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 50 | % | | | 58 | % | | | 40 | % | | | 138 | % | | | 109 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 6.89 | | | $ | 9.08 | | | $ | 8.96 | | | $ | 9.34 | | | $ | 8.85 | | | $ | 6.70 | | | $ | 8.84 | | | $ | 8.73 | | | $ | 9.11 | | | $ | 8.66 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)* | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.17 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.09 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.44 | | | | (2.12 | ) | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 0.57 | | | | 0.42 | | | | (2.07 | ) | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 0.55 | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 0.78 | | | | (1.83 | ) | | | 0.32 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.72 | | | | (1.82 | ) | | | 0.27 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 0.46 | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.00 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.00 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Distributions from capital | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 7.14 | | | $ | 6.89 | | | $ | 9.08 | | | $ | 8.96 | | | $ | 9.34 | | | $ | 6.93 | | | $ | 6.70 | | | $ | 8.84 | | | $ | 8.73 | | | $ | 9.11 | |
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Total return + # | | | 11.38 | % | | | (20.62 | )% | | | 3.60 | % | | | (2.03 | )% | | | 5.98 | % | | | 10.85 | % | | | (21.01 | )% | | | 3.07 | % | | | (2.48 | )% | | | 5.36 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 7,037 | | | $ | 4,787 | | | $ | 9,179 | | | $ | 6,722 | | | $ | 4,357 | | | $ | 909 | | | $ | 854 | | | $ | 1,320 | | | $ | 1,180 | | | $ | 1,442 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (including interest expense) (2): | | | 1.93 | % | | | 1.58 | % | | | 2.03 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 2.43 | % | | | 2.08 | % | | | 2.53 | % | | | 2.11 | % | | | 2.11 | % |
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | 4.71 | % | | | 3.61 | % | | | 1.96 | % | | | 1.91 | % | | | (0.55 | )% | | | 4.19 | % | | | 3.13 | % | | | 1.44 | % | | | 1.21 | % | | | (1.05 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 50 | % | | | 58 | % | | | 40 | % | | | 138 | % | | | 109 | % | | | 50 | % | | | 58 | % | | | 40 | % | | | 138 | % | | | 109 | % |
| * | The net investment income (loss) per share data was determined using the average shares outstanding throughout the 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 values 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. Adjustments may apply to some but not all years and classes. |
(1) | Ratios of expenses to average net assets (excluding interest expense): | | | 1.67 | % | | | 1.32 | % | | | | | | | | |
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(2) | Ratios of expenses to average net assets (excluding interest expense): | | | 1.92 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 2.42 | % | | | 2.07 | % |
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See accompanying notes which are an integral part to these 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, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 16.90 | | | $ | 19.59 | | | $ | 13.58 | | | $ | 14.96 | | | $ | 14.18 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income * | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.18 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (1.57 | ) | | | 6.03 | | | | (1.03 | ) | | | 1.29 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (1.43 | ) | | | 6.16 | | | | (0.86 | ) | | | 1.47 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (1.15 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (1.26 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.69 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 16.23 | | | $ | 16.90 | | | $ | 19.59 | | | $ | 13.58 | | | $ | 14.96 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total return + # | | | (1.14 | )% | | | (7.96 | )% | | | 45.69 | % | | | (6.15 | )% | | | 11.37 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 115,719 | | | $ | 141,436 | | | $ | 129,641 | | | $ | 73,557 | | | $ | 61,791 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees paid indirectly | | | 1.04 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
After fees paid indirectly | | | 1.04 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment income to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees paid indirectly | | | 1.19 | % | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.72 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
After fees paid indirectly | | | 1.19 | % | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.72 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 29 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 33 | % | | | 43 | % | | | 44 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 16.78 | | | $ | 19.46 | | | $ | 13.50 | | | $ | 14.87 | | | $ | 14.11 | | | $ | 15.74 | | | $ | 18.40 | | | $ | 12.80 | | | $ | 14.17 | | | $ | 13.45 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)* | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.03 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.04 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (1.55 | ) | | | 6.00 | | | | (1.03 | ) | | | 1.27 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (1.47 | ) | | | 5.69 | | | | (0.98 | ) | | | 1.23 | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (1.46 | ) | | | 6.08 | | | | (0.89 | ) | | | 1.42 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (1.51 | ) | | | 5.65 | | | | (0.95 | ) | | | 1.27 | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.00 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (1.15 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (1.15 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (1.22 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.66 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (1.15 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 16.11 | | | $ | 16.78 | | | $ | 19.46 | | | $ | 13.50 | | | $ | 14.87 | | | $ | 15.06 | | | $ | 15.74 | | | $ | 18.40 | | | $ | 12.80 | | | $ | 14.17 | |
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Total return + # | | | (1.41 | )% | | | (8.18 | )% | | | 45.28 | % | | | (6.33 | )% | | | 11.00 | % | | | (2.09 | )% | | | (8.90 | )% | | | 44.20 | % | | | (7.05 | )% | | | 10.24 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 17,853 | | | $ | 22,784 | | | $ | 27,023 | | | $ | 16,855 | | | $ | 16,363 | | | $ | 3,139 | | | $ | 3,958 | | | $ | 4,683 | | | $ | 3,897 | | | $ | 5,319 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees paid indirectly | | | 1.29 | % | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.49 | % | | | 1.39 | % | | | 2.04 | % | | | 2.26 | % | | | 2.10 | % | | | 2.24 | % | | | 2.14 | % |
After fees paid indirectly | | | 1.29 | % | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.49 | % | | | 1.39 | % | | | 2.04 | % | | | 2.26 | % | | | 2.10 | % | | | 2.24 | % | | | 2.14 | % |
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees paid indirectly | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.52 | % | | | 0.47 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 0.19 | % | | | (0.23 | )% | | | (0.27 | )% | | | 0.23 | % | | | 0.30 | % |
After fees paid indirectly | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.52 | % | | | 0.47 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 0.19 | % | | | (0.23 | )% | | | (0.27 | )% | | | 0.23 | % | | | 0.30 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 29 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 33 | % | | | 43 | % | | | 44 | % | | | 29 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 33 | % | | | 43 | % | | | 44 | % |
| * | 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 values 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. Adjustments may apply to some but not all years and classes. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part to these 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, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 15.38 | | | $ | 18.65 | | | $ | 11.91 | | | $ | 14.67 | | | $ | 15.72 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) * | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.00 | )(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.92 | ) | | | (1.27 | ) | | | 6.78 | | | | (2.86 | ) | | | 0.65 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | (0.83 | ) | | | (1.20 | ) | | | 6.89 | | | | (2.76 | ) | | | 0.65 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | (1.16 | ) | | | (1.98 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.70 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.17 | ) | | | (2.07 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.70 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 13.38 | | | $ | 15.38 | | | $ | 18.65 | | | $ | 11.91 | | | $ | 14.67 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total return + # | | | (5.61 | )% | | | (7.65 | )% | | | 58.16 | % | | | (18.81 | )% | | | 6.15 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 51,360 | | | $ | 59,955 | | | $ | 72,651 | | | $ | 42,444 | | | $ | 43,564 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (including interest expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees paid indirectly (1) | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.67 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
After fees paid indirectly (1) | | | 1.63 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: (b) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees paid indirectly | | | 0.53 | % | | | 0.34 | % | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.72 | % | | | (0.01 | )% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
After fees paid indirectly | | | 0.60 | % | | | 0.41 | % | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.81 | % | | | (0.01 | )% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 95 | % | | | 83 | % | | | 87 | % | | | 135 | % | | | 85 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 15.07 | | | $ | 18.31 | | | $ | 11.70 | | | $ | 14.45 | | | $ | 15.55 | | | $ | 12.60 | | | $ | 15.70 | | | $ | 10.05 | | | $ | 12.51 | | | $ | 13.81 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) * | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.07 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.89 | ) | | | (1.24 | ) | | | 6.65 | | | | (2.82 | ) | | | 0.64 | | | | (0.73 | ) | | | (1.04 | ) | | | 5.72 | | | | (2.44 | ) | | | 0.52 | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | (0.84 | ) | | | (1.21 | ) | | | 6.73 | | | | (2.75 | ) | | | 0.60 | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | (1.12 | ) | | | 5.68 | | | | (2.46 | ) | | | 0.40 | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | (1.16 | ) | | | (1.98 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.70 | ) | | | (1.16 | ) | | | (1.98 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.70 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (1.16 | ) | | | (2.03 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.70 | ) | | | (1.16 | ) | | | (1.98 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.70 | ) |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 13.07 | | | $ | 15.07 | | | $ | 18.31 | | | $ | 11.70 | | | $ | 14.45 | | | $ | 10.67 | | | $ | 12.60 | | | $ | 15.70 | | | $ | 10.05 | | | $ | 12.51 | |
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Total return + # | | | (5.81 | )% | | | (7.86 | )% | | | 57.71 | % | | | (19.03 | )% | | | 5.85 | % | | | (6.53 | )% | | | (8.62 | )% | | | 56.55 | % | | | (19.66 | )% | | | 5.06 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 6,924 | | | $ | 8,331 | | | $ | 12,795 | | | $ | 8,955 | | | $ | 9,848 | | | $ | 1,690 | | | $ | 2,314 | | | $ | 2,794 | | | $ | 2,064 | | | $ | 2,835 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (including interest expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees paid indirectly (2) | | | 1.94 | % | | | 1.92 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.97 | % | | | 2.69 | % | | | 2.67 | % | | | 2.05 | % | | | 2.26 | % | | | 2.72 | % |
After fees paid indirectly (2) | | | 1.88 | % | | | 1.86 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | 1.42 | % | | | 1.97 | % | | | 2.63 | % | | | 2.61 | % | | | 2.05 | % | | | 2.17 | % | | | 2.72 | % |
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: (b) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees paid indirectly | | | 0.29 | % | | | 0.12 | % | | | 0.46 | % | | | 0.46 | % | | | (0.26 | )% | | | (0.45 | )% | | | (0.67 | )% | | | (0.31 | )% | | | (0.29 | )% | | | (1.01 | )% |
After fees paid indirectly | | | 0.35 | % | | | 0.17 | % | | | 0.46 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | (0.26 | )% | | | (0.38 | )% | | | (0.61 | )% | | | (0.31 | )% | | | (0.20 | )% | | | (1.01 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 95 | % | | | 83 | % | | | 87 | % | | | 135 | % | | | 85 | % | | | 95 | % | | | 83 | % | | | 87 | % | | | 135 | % | | | 85 | % |
| * | 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 values for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net assets may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. Adjustments may apply to some but not all years and classes. |
| (a) | Represents less than $0.01 per share. |
| (b) | Does not Include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (1) | Ratios of expenses to average net assets (excluding interest expense): |
Before fees paid indirectly | | | 1.68 | % |
After fees paid indirectly | | | 1.62 | % |
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| (2) | Ratios of expenses to average net assets (excluding interest expense): |
Before fees paid indirectly | | | 1.93 | % | | | 2,68 | % |
After fees paid indirectly | | | 1.87 | % | | | 2.62 | % |
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See accompanying notes which are an integral part to these 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, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 24.57 | | | $ | 43.94 | | | $ | 33.67 | | | $ | 24.24 | | | $ | 22.50 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss* | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 6.65 | | | | (15.89 | ) | | | 11.47 | | | | 10.58 | | | | 3.69 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 6.44 | | | | (16.09 | ) | | | 11.11 | | | | 10.26 | | | | 3.44 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | (3.28 | ) | | | (0.84 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | (1.70 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | — | | | | (3.28 | ) | | | (0.84 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | (1.70 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 31.01 | | | $ | 24.57 | | | $ | 43.94 | | | $ | 33.67 | | | $ | 24.24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total return + # | | | 26.21 | % | | | (39.47 | )% | | | 33.44 | % | | | 43.39 | % | | | 17.19 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 121,318 | | | $ | 143,425 | | | $ | 156,938 | | | $ | 108,816 | | | $ | 74,714 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fee waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | 1.33 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
After fee waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | 1.33 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment loss to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fee waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (0.74 | )% | | | (0.67 | )% | | | (0.92 | )% | | | (1.08 | )% | | | (1.06 | )% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
After fee waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (0.74 | )% | | | (0.67 | )% | | | (0.92 | )% | | | (1.08 | )% | | | (1.06 | )% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 17 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 28 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 23.77 | | | $ | 42.73 | | | $ | 32.84 | | | $ | 23.71 | | | $ | 22.11 | | | $ | 21.56 | | | $ | 39.33 | | | $ | 30.51 | | | $ | 22.25 | | | $ | 21.00 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss* | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.68 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 6.44 | | | | (15.40 | ) | | | 11.18 | | | | 10.34 | | | | 3.60 | | | | 5.83 | | | | (14.03 | ) | | | 10.34 | | | | 9.64 | | | | 3.39 | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 6.16 | | | | (15.68 | ) | | | 10.73 | | | | 9.96 | | | | 3.30 | | | | 5.38 | | | | (14.49 | ) | | | 9.66 | | | | 9.09 | | | | 2.95 | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | (3.28 | ) | | | (0.84 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | (1.70 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.28 | ) | | | (0.84 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | (1.70 | ) |
Total distributions | | | — | | | | (3.28 | ) | | | (0.84 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | (1.70 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.28 | ) | | | (0.84 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | (1.70 | ) |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 29.93 | | | $ | 23.77 | | | $ | 42.73 | | | $ | 32.84 | | | $ | 23.71 | | | $ | 26.94 | | | $ | 21.56 | | | $ | 39.33 | | | $ | 30.51 | | | $ | 22.25 | |
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Total return + # | | | 25.91 | % | | | (39.62 | )% | | | 33.13 | % | | | 43.09 | % | | | 16.84 | % | | | 24.95 | % | | | (40.07 | )% | | | 32.13 | % | | | 41.97 | % | | | 16.00 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 21,901 | | | $ | 24,711 | | | $ | 37,270 | | | $ | 31,205 | | | $ | 24,131 | | | $ | 6,706 | | | $ | 7,483 | | | $ | 13,911 | | | $ | 10,414 | | | $ | 8,314 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fee waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.37 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.58 | % | | | 2.25 | % | | | 2.01 | % | | | 2.12 | % | | | 2.30 | % | | | 2.33 | % |
After fee waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.37 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.58 | % | | | 2.25 | % | | | 2.01 | % | | | 2.12 | % | | | 2.30 | % | | | 2.33 | % |
Ratios of net investment loss to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fee waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (0.99 | )% | | | (0.93 | )% | | | (1.17 | )% | | | (1.34 | )% | | | (1.32 | )% | | | (1.76 | )% | | | (1.69 | )% | | | (1.92 | )% | | | (2.08 | )% | | | (2.06 | )% |
After fee waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (0.99 | )% | | | (0.93 | )% | | | (1.17 | )% | | | (1.34 | )% | | | (1.32 | )% | | | (1.76 | )% | | | (1.69 | )% | | | (1.92 | )% | | | (2.08 | )% | | | (2.06 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 17 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 28 | % |
| * | 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 values 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. Adjustments may apply to some but not all years and classes. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part to these financial statements.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Dunham Small Cap Growth Fund |
|
The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each year. |
| | Class N | | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 14.73 | | | $ | 27.93 | | | $ | 21.62 | | | $ | 16.00 | | | $ | 20.28 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss* | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) (a) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (9.04 | ) | | | 10.50 | | | | 6.15 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (9.16 | ) | | | 10.12 | | | | 5.92 | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | (3.85 | ) | | | (3.53 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (3.80 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | — | | | | (4.04 | ) | | | (3.81 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (3.80 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 14.50 | | | $ | 14.73 | | | $ | 27.93 | | | $ | 21.62 | | | $ | 16.00 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total return + # | | | (1.56 | )% | | | (37.42 | )% | | | 49.28 | % | | | 37.55 | % | | | 1.36 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 46,905 | | | $ | 65,064 | | | $ | 63,287 | | | $ | 42,792 | | | $ | 37,340 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees paid indirectly | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.83 | % | | | 1.78 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
After fees paid indirectly | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.83 | % | | | 1.75 | % | | | 1.88 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment loss to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees paid indirectly | | | (0.99 | )% | | | (0.72 | )% | | | (1.47 | )% | | | (1.34 | )% | | | (1.36 | )% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
After fees paid indirectly | | | (0.98 | )% | | | (0.70 | )% | | | (1.47 | )% | | | (1.31 | )% | | | (1.34 | )% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 95 | % | | | 92 | % | | | 111 | % | | | 178 | % | | | 169 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 13.55 | | | $ | 26.04 | | | $ | 20.36 | | | $ | 15.09 | | | $ | 19.42 | | | $ | 8.93 | | | $ | 18.62 | | | $ | 15.39 | | | $ | 11.54 | | | $ | 16.00 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss* | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) (a) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (8.34 | ) | | | 9.86 | | | | 5.80 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (5.64 | ) | | | 7.33 | | | | 4.39 | | | | (0.37 | ) |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (8.51 | ) | | | 9.44 | | | | 5.54 | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (5.83 | ) | | | 6.89 | | | | 4.10 | | | | (0.66 | ) |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | (3.85 | ) | | | (3.53 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (3.80 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.85 | ) | | | (3.53 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (3.80 | ) |
Total distributions | | | — | | | | (3.98 | ) | | | (3.76 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (3.80 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.86 | ) | | | (3.66 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (3.80 | ) |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 13.30 | | | $ | 13.55 | | | $ | 26.04 | | | $ | 20.36 | | | $ | 15.09 | | | $ | 8.70 | | | $ | 8.93 | | | $ | 18.62 | | | $ | 15.39 | | | $ | 11.54 | |
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Total return + # | | | (1.85 | )% | | | (37.55 | )% | | | 48.93 | % | | | 37.18 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | (2.58 | )% | | | (37.99 | )% | | | 47.87 | % | | | 36.10 | % | | | 0.36 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 8,172 | | | $ | 11,795 | | | $ | 20,357 | | | $ | 12,750 | | | $ | 10,797 | | | $ | 1,629 | | | $ | 2,210 | | | $ | 3,730 | | | $ | 2,619 | | | $ | 2,440 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees paid indirectly | | | 1.80 | % | | | 1.42 | % | | | 2.08 | % | | | 2.03 | % | | | 2.15 | % | | | 2.57 | % | | | 2.17 | % | | | 2.83 | % | | | 2.78 | % | | | 2.90 | % |
After fees paid indirectly | | | 1.78 | % | | | 1.39 | % | | | 2.08 | % | | | 2.00 | % | | | 2.13 | % | | | 2.55 | % | | | 2.14 | % | | | 2.83 | % | | | 2.75 | % | | | 2.88 | % |
Ratios of net investment loss to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | �� | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees paid indirectly | | | (1.23 | )% | | | (0.97 | )% | | | (1.72 | )% | | | (1.57 | )% | | | (1.61 | )% | | | (2.00 | )% | | | (1.72 | )% | | | (2.47 | )% | | | (2.32 | )% | | | (2.37 | )% |
After fees paid indirectly | | | (1.21 | )% | | | (0.95 | )% | | | (1.72 | )% | | | (1.54 | )% | | | (1.59 | )% | | | (1.99 | )% | | | (1.70 | )% | | | (2.47 | )% | | | (2.29 | )% | | | (2.35 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 95 | % | | | 92 | % | | | 111 | % | | | 178 | % | | | 169 | % | | | 95 | % | | | 92 | % | | | 111 | % | | | 178 | % | | | 169 | % |
| * | 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 values 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. Adjustments may apply to some but not all years and classes. |
| (a) | The amount of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment per share for the year ended October 31, 2019 and October 31, 2023, 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 which are an integral part to these 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, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 10.93 | | | $ | 18.76 | | | $ | 15.70 | | | $ | 14.27 | | | $ | 12.85 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) * | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.04 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.19 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.78 | | | | (6.41 | ) | | | 3.05 | | | | 1.59 | | | | 1.48 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 0.94 | | | | (6.24 | ) | | | 3.09 | | | | 1.56 | | | | 1.67 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | (1.34 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (1.59 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 11.84 | | | $ | 10.93 | | | $ | 18.76 | | | $ | 15.70 | | | $ | 14.27 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total return + # | | | 8.58 | % | | | (36.02 | )% | | | 19.67 | % | | | 10.94 | % | | | 13.29 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 83,931 | | | $ | 85,825 | | | $ | 112,290 | | | $ | 70,868 | | | $ | 59,931 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (including interest expense) (1): | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.67 | % | | | 1.86 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 0.19 | % | | | (0.19 | )% | | | 1.42 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 58 | % | | | 64 | % | | | 77 | % | | | 113 | % | | | 129 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 10.63 | | | $ | 18.29 | | | $ | 15.32 | | | $ | 13.94 | | | $ | 12.56 | | | $ | 9.87 | | | $ | 17.07 | | | $ | 14.41 | | | $ | 13.16 | | | $ | 11.85 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)* | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 0.05 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.77 | | | | (6.24 | ) | | | 2.99 | | | | 1.54 | | | | 1.44 | | | | 0.71 | | | | (5.81 | ) | | | 2.81 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 1.38 | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 0.89 | | | | (6.11 | ) | | | 2.97 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 0.74 | | | | (5.79 | ) | | | 2.66 | | | | 1.29 | | | | 1.43 | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | (1.34 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.34 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | — | | | | (1.55 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.41 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 11.52 | | | $ | 10.63 | | | $ | 18.29 | | | $ | 15.32 | | | $ | 13.94 | | | $ | 10.61 | | | $ | 9.87 | | | $ | 17.07 | | | $ | 14.41 | | | $ | 13.16 | |
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Total return + # | | | 8.37 | % | | | (36.18 | )% | | | 19.39 | % | | | 10.58 | % | | | 12.98 | % | | | 7.50 | % | | | (36.66 | )% | | | 18.46 | % | | | 9.78 | % | | | 12.18 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 13,958 | | | $ | 15,367 | | | $ | 21,174 | | | $ | 14,864 | | | $ | 12,106 | | | $ | 1,712 | | | $ | 1,999 | | | $ | 3,349 | | | $ | 3,005 | | | $ | 3,463 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (including interest expense) (2): | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.28 | % | | | 1.92 | % | | | 2.11 | % | | | 1.86 | % | | | 2.15 | % | | | 2.03 | % | | | 2.67 | % | | | 2.86 | % | | | 2.61 | % |
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | 0.97 | % | | | 0.96 | % | | | (0.08 | )% | | | (0.43 | )% | | | 1.17 | % | | | 0.23 | % | | | 0.15 | % | | | (0.87 | )% | | | (1.22 | )% | | | 0.41 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 58 | % | | | 64 | % | | | 77 | % | | | 113 | % | | | 129 | % | | | 58 | % | | | 64 | % | | | 77 | % | | | 113 | % | | | 129 | % |
| * | 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 values 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. Adjustments may apply to some but not all years and classes. |
(1) | Ratios of expenses to average net assets (excluding interest expense): | | | 1.13 | % | | | | |
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(2) | Ratios of expenses to average net assets (excluding interest expense): | | | 1.38 | % | | | 2.13 | % |
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See accompanying notes which are an integral part to these 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, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 14.07 | | | $ | 21.10 | | | $ | 15.26 | | | $ | 15.51 | | | $ | 15.61 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income * | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.66 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.34 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) ! | | | 1.89 | | | | (4.87 | ) | | | 5.70 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.62 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 2.40 | | | | (4.21 | ) | | | 6.00 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.96 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | (2.42 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.88 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (2.82 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (1.06 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 15.86 | | | $ | 14.07 | | | $ | 21.10 | | | $ | 15.26 | | | $ | 15.51 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total return + # | | | 17.35 | % | | | (23.01 | )% | | | 39.45 | % | | | 0.45 | % | | | 7.08 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 101,254 | | | $ | 111,570 | | | $ | 150,922 | | | $ | 96,239 | | | $ | 101,505 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (including interest expense) (1): | | | 2.00 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.92 | % | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.43 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment income to average net assets: | | | 3.15 | % | | | 4.03 | % | | | 1.47 | % | | | 0.98 | % | | | 2.28 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 62 | % | | | 91 | % | | | 131 | % | | | 156 | % | | | 100 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Class A | | �� | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 13.93 | | | $ | 20.92 | | | $ | 15.13 | | | $ | 15.38 | | | $ | 15.49 | | | $ | 12.98 | | | $ | 19.66 | | | $ | 14.25 | | | $ | 14.55 | | | $ | 14.68 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)* | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.44 | | | | 0.08 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.18 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) ! | | | 1.89 | | | | (4.82 | ) | | | 5.68 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.61 | | | | 1.75 | | | | (4.50 | ) | | | 5.34 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.59 | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 2.34 | | | | (4.22 | ) | | | 5.91 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 2.07 | | | | (4.06 | ) | | | 5.42 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.77 | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | (2.42 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.88 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.42 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.88 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (2.77 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (1.02 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (2.62 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.90 | ) |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 15.70 | | | $ | 13.93 | | | $ | 20.92 | | | $ | 15.13 | | | $ | 15.38 | | | $ | 14.56 | | | $ | 12.98 | | | $ | 19.66 | | | $ | 14.25 | | | $ | 14.55 | |
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Total return + # | | | 17.00 | % | | | (23.23 | )% | | | 39.15 | % | | | 0.24 | % | | | 6.78 | % | | | 16.16 | % | | | (23.78 | )% | | | 38.04 | % | | | (0.55 | )% | | | 6.03 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 15,317 | | | $ | 18,638 | | | $ | 26,672 | | | $ | 20,938 | | | $ | 22,499 | | | $ | 3,629 | | | $ | 3,936 | | | $ | 5,830 | | | $ | 4,754 | | | $ | 6,409 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (including interest expense) (2): | | | 2.25 | % | | | 1.78 | % | | | 2.17 | % | | | 1.96 | % | | | 1.68 | % | | | 3.00 | % | | | 2.53 | % | | | 2.92 | % | | | 2.71 | % | | | 2.43 | % |
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | 2.84 | % | | | 3.70 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 0.71 | % | | | 2.04 | % | | | 2.17 | % | | | 2.89 | % | | | 0.43 | % | | | (0.11 | )% | | | 1.26 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 62 | % | | | 91 | % | | | 131 | % | | | 156 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 91 | % | | | 131 | % | | | 156 | % | | | 100 | % |
| * | 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 values 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. Adjustments may apply to some but not all years and classes. |
| ! | The amount of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment per share for the year ended October 31, 2020 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. |
(1) | Ratios of expenses to average net assets (excluding interest expense): | | | 1.99 | % | | | | |
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(2) | Ratios of expenses to average net assets (excluding interest expense): | | | 2.24 | % | | | 2.99 | % |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part to these 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, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 9.73 | | | $ | 11.22 | | | $ | 10.00 | | | $ | 10.08 | | | $ | 9.53 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) * | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.03 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(a) | | | 0.12 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.85 | | | | (1.52 | ) | | | 1.44 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.65 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 1.07 | | | | (1.49 | ) | | | 1.30 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.77 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tax return of capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 10.80 | | | $ | 9.73 | | | $ | 11.22 | | | $ | 10.00 | | | $ | 10.08 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total return + # | | | 11.00 | % | | | (13.28 | )% | | | 13.05 | % | | | (0.79 | )% | | | 8.35 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 35,892 | | | $ | 22,330 | | | $ | 21,043 | | | $ | 23,680 | | | $ | 32,074 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (including interest expense): | | | 1.97 | % | | | 1.88 | % | | | 2.06 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.54 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | 2.11 | % | | | 0.26 | % | | | (1.26 | )% | | | (0.02 | )% | | | 1.29 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 118 | % | | | 76 | % | | | 12 | % | | | 187 | % | | | 28 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 9.61 | | | $ | 11.11 | | | $ | 9.90 | | | $ | 10.00 | | | $ | 9.46 | | | $ | 9.00 | | | $ | 10.49 | | | $ | 9.37 | | | $ | 9.55 | | | $ | 9.03 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) * | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.02 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.85 | | | | (1.50 | ) | | | 1.41 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.76 | | | | (1.42 | ) | | | 1.35 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.63 | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 1.04 | | | | (1.50 | ) | | | 1.25 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.74 | | | | 0.90 | | | | (1.49 | ) | | | 1.12 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 0.65 | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) |
Tax return of capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) |
Total distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 10.65 | | | $ | 9.61 | | | $ | 11.11 | | | $ | 9.90 | | | $ | 10.00 | | | $ | 9.90 | | | $ | 9.00 | | | $ | 10.49 | | | $ | 9.37 | | | $ | 9.55 | |
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Total return + # | | | 10.82 | % | | | (13.50 | )% | | | 12.62 | % | | | (1.00 | )% | | | 8.04 | % | | | 10.00 | % | | | (14.20 | )% | | | 11.95 | % | | | (1.88 | )% | | | 7.31 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 6,866 | | | $ | 4,166 | | | $ | 4,030 | | | $ | 5,078 | | | $ | 7,713 | | | $ | 946 | | | $ | 912 | | | $ | 1,146 | | | $ | 1,284 | | | $ | 1,927 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (including interest expense): | | | 2.22 | % | | | 2.13 | % | | | 2.31 | % | | | 1.94 | % | | | 1.79 | % | | | 2.97 | % | | | 2.88 | % | | | 3.06 | % | | | 2.69 | % | | | 2.54 | % |
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | 1.85 | % | | | 0.04 | % | | | (1.48 | )% | | | (0.26 | )% | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.44 | % | | | (0.68 | )% | | | (2.29 | )% | | | (1.04 | )% | | | 0.20 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 118 | % | | | 76 | % | | | 12 | % | | | 187 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 118 | % | | | 76 | % | | | 12 | % | | | 187 | % | | | 28 | % |
| * | 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 values 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. Adjustments may apply to some but not all years and classes. |
| (a) | Represents less than $0.01 per share. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part to these financial statements.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Dunham Long/Short Credit 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, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 9.08 | | | $ | 9.70 | | | $ | 9.55 | | | $ | 9.36 | | | $ | 9.19 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income* | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 0.20 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.48 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 8.82 | | | $ | 9.08 | | | $ | 9.70 | | | $ | 9.55 | | | $ | 9.36 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total return + # | | | 2.27 | % | | | (2.57 | )% | | | 4.00 | % | | | 4.23 | % | | | 5.31 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 163,285 | | | $ | 206,875 | | | $ | 195,874 | | | $ | 110,215 | | | $ | 67,276 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (including interest expense) (2): | | | 0.87 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | 1.82 | % | | | 1.43 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment income to average net assets: | | | 4.16 | % | | | 2.02 | % | | | 0.67 | % | | | 1.41 | % | | | 2.60 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 222 | % | | | 216 | % | | | 343 | % | | | 519 | % | | | 426 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 9.06 | | | $ | 9.68 | | | $ | 9.53 | | | $ | 9.33 | | | $ | 9.17 | | | $ | 8.72 | | | $ | 9.34 | | | $ | 9.24 | | | $ | 9.08 | | | $ | 8.94 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)* | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.09 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.15 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.22 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.23 | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 0.17 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.44 | | | | 0.09 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.38 | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 8.79 | | | $ | 9.06 | | | $ | 9.68 | | | $ | 9.53 | | | $ | 9.33 | | | $ | 8.42 | | | $ | 8.72 | | | $ | 9.34 | | | $ | 9.24 | | | $ | 9.08 | |
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Total return + # | | | 1.91 | % | | | (2.82 | )% | | | 3.77 | % | | | 4.09 | % | | | 4.95 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | (3.45 | )% | | | 2.89 | % | | | 3.24 | % | | | 4.34 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 22,312 | | | $ | 27,906 | | | $ | 29,040 | | | $ | 17,123 | | | $ | 11,087 | | | $ | 2,891 | | | $ | 3,858 | | | $ | 4,518 | | | $ | 3,852 | | | $ | 4,077 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (including interest expense) (2): | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.22 | % | | | 2.07 | % | | | 1.68 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.87 | % | | | 1.98 | % | | | 2.82 | % | | | 2.43 | % | | | 2.22 | % |
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | 3.91 | % | | | 1.75 | % | | | 0.41 | % | | | 1.21 | % | | | 2.36 | % | | | 3.16 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | (0.37 | )% | | | 0.53 | % | | | 1.63 | % |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 222 | % | | | 216 | % | | | 343 | % | | | 519 | % | | | 426 | % | | | 222 | % | | | 216 | % | | | 343 | % | | | 519 | % | | | 426 | % |
| * | 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 values 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. Adjustments may apply to some but not all years and classes. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part to these 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, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 31.15 | | | $ | 32.18 | | | $ | 32.75 | | | $ | 33.88 | | | $ | 34.84 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)* | | | 0.22 | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 1.02 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income from investment operations | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.89 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.41 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.71 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from capital | | | (2.02 | ) | | | (1.13 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | (1.85 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (2.43 | ) | | | (1.38 | ) | | | (1.08 | ) | | | (1.25 | ) | | | (1.85 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 29.20 | | | $ | 31.15 | | | $ | 32.18 | | | $ | 32.75 | | | $ | 33.88 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total return + # | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.54 | % | | | 0.37 | % | | | 2.61 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 141,405 | | | $ | 175,703 | | | $ | 219,703 | | | $ | 160,250 | | | $ | 183,319 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (including interest expense) (1): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before waivers | | | 2.02 | % | | | 2.52 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | 1.81 | % | | | 2.62 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
After waivers | | | 2.02 | % | | | 2.52 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | 1.81 | % | | | 2.62 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends/borrowings on short sales | | | 0.38 | % | | | 0.39 | % | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fee waivers | | | 0.72 | % | | | (1.41 | )% | | | (0.84 | )% | | | (0.62 | )% | | | (0.39 | )% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
After fee waivers | | | 0.72 | % | | | (1.41 | )% | | | (0.84 | )% | | | (0.62 | )% | | | (0.39 | )% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 192 | % | | | 221 | % | | | 339 | % | | | 605 | % | | | 496 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 29.70 | | | $ | 30.83 | | | $ | 31.49 | | | $ | 32.71 | | | $ | 33.77 | | | $ | 21.89 | | | $ | 23.26 | | | $ | 24.19 | | | $ | 25.60 | | | $ | 27.02 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)* ! | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.79 | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 0.43 | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.41 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.71 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.41 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.71 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | — | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Distributions from capital | | | (2.02 | ) | | | (1.13 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | (1.85 | ) | | | (2.02 | ) | | | (1.13 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | (1.85 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (2.43 | ) | | | (1.38 | ) | | | (1.08 | ) | | | (1.25 | ) | | | (1.85 | ) | | | (2.43 | ) | | | (1.38 | ) | | | (1.08 | ) | | | (1.25 | ) | | | (1.85 | ) |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 27.66 | | | $ | 29.70 | | | $ | 30.83 | | | $ | 31.49 | | | $ | 32.71 | | | $ | 19.59 | | | $ | 21.89 | | | $ | 23.26 | | | $ | 24.19 | | | $ | 25.60 | |
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Total return + # | | | 1.32 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 0.10 | % | | | 2.39 | % | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.54 | % | | | (0.63 | )% | | | 1.63 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 23,339 | | | $ | 28,997 | | | $ | 33,155 | | | $ | 33,157 | | | $ | 42,052 | | | $ | 13,030 | | | $ | 16,177 | | | $ | 19,311 | | | $ | 23,171 | | | $ | 33,913 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (including interest expense) (2): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before waivers | | | 2.27 | % | | | 2.77 | % | | | 2.16 | % | | | 2.06 | % | | | 2.87 | % | | | 3.02 | % | | | 3.52 | % | | | 2.93 | % | | | 2.81 | % | | | 3.62 | % |
After waivers | | | 2.27 | % | | | 2.77 | % | | | 2.16 | % | | | 2.06 | % | | | 2.87 | % | | | 3.02 | % | | | 3.52 | % | | | 2.93 | % | | | 2.81 | % | | | 3.62 | % |
Dividends/borrowings on short sales | | | 0.38 | % | | | 0.39 | % | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.68 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 0.38 | % | | | 0.39 | % | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.68 | % | | | 1.23 | % |
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fee waivers | | | 0.47 | % | | | (1.53 | )% | | | (1.39 | )% | | | (0.94 | )% | | | (0.63 | )% | | | (0.29 | )% | | | (2.32 | )% | | | (2.28 | )% | | | (1.74 | )% | | | (1.38 | )% |
After fee waivers | | | 0.47 | % | | | (1.53 | )% | | | (1.39 | )% | | | (0.94 | )% | | | (0.63 | )% | | | (0.29 | )% | | | (2.32 | )% | | | (2.28 | )% | | | (1.74 | )% | | | (1.38 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 192 | % | | | 221 | % | | | 339 | % | | | 605 | % | | | 496 | % | | | 192 | % | | | 221 | % | | | 339 | % | | | 605 | % | | | 496 | % |
| * | 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 values 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. Adjustments may apply to some but not all years and classes. |
| ! | The amount of net investment income (loss) on investment per share for the year October 31, 2023, 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. |
| (1) | Ratios of expenses to average net assets (excluding dividends/borrowings on short sales): |
Before fee waivers | | | 1.64 | % | | | 2.13 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 1.38 | % |
After fee waivers | | | 1.64 | % | | | 2.13 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 1.38 | % |
| (2) | Ratios of expenses to average net assets (excluding dividends/borrowings on short sales): |
Before fee waivers | | | 1.89 | % | | | 2.38 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.38 | % | | | 1.63 | % | | | 2.64 | % | | | 3.13 | % | | | 2.12 | % | | | 2.12 | % | | | 2.39 | % |
After fee waivers | | | 1.89 | % | | | 2.38 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.38 | % | | | 1.63 | % | | | 2.64 | % | | | 3.13 | % | | | 2.12 | % | | | 2.12 | % | | | 2.39 | % |
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See accompanying notes which are an integral part to these 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, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 12.47 | | | $ | 21.36 | | | $ | 17.34 | | | $ | 18.68 | | | $ | 15.35 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) * | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.30 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) ! | | | (1.58 | ) | | | (7.74 | ) | | | 5.52 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 3.32 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | (1.38 | ) | | | (7.60 | ) | | | 5.50 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 3.62 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | (1.29 | ) | | | (1.48 | ) | | | (1.00 | ) | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (1.29 | ) | | | (1.48 | ) | | | (1.31 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 11.01 | | | $ | 12.47 | | | $ | 21.36 | | | $ | 17.34 | | | $ | 18.68 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total return + # | | | (11.09 | )% | | | (37.75 | )% | | | 32.81 | % | | | (0.02 | )% | | | 24.16 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 53,324 | | | $ | 64,414 | | | $ | 91,553 | | | $ | 53,647 | | | $ | 42,865 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (including interest expense) (2): | | | 1.07 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.37 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | 1.64 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | (0.08 | )% | | | 0.63 | % | | | 1.81 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 73 | % | | | 58 | % | | | 59 | % | | | 125 | % | | | 63 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Class A | | | Class C | |
| | Year Ended October 31, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 12.52 | | | $ | 21.48 | | | $ | 17.47 | | | $ | 18.81 | | | $ | 15.46 | | | $ | 11.37 | | | $ | 19.78 | | | $ | 16.30 | | | $ | 17.69 | | | $ | 14.54 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) * | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.05 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.13 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) ! | | | (1.58 | ) | | | (7.77 | ) | | | 5.56 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 3.35 | | | | (1.41 | ) | | | (7.09 | ) | | | 5.16 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 3.17 | |
Total income (loss) from investment operations | | | (1.41 | ) | | | (7.67 | ) | | | 5.49 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 3.61 | | | | (1.36 | ) | | | (7.12 | ) | | | 4.96 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 3.30 | |
Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | (1.29 | ) | | | (1.48 | ) | | | (1.00 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.29 | ) | | | (1.48 | ) | | | (1.00 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (1.29 | ) | | | (1.48 | ) | | | (1.27 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.29 | ) | | | (1.48 | ) | | | (1.19 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 11.06 | | | $ | 12.52 | | | $ | 21.48 | | | $ | 17.47 | | | $ | 18.81 | | | $ | 10.01 | | | $ | 11.37 | | | $ | 19.78 | | | $ | 16.30 | | | $ | 17.69 | |
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Total return + # | | | (11.31 | )% | | | (37.87 | )% | | | 32.48 | % | | | (0.28 | )% | | | 23.81 | % | | | (11.96 | )% | | | (38.38 | )% | | | 31.50 | % | | | (1.08 | )% | | | 22.97 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (in 000s) | | $ | 8,654 | | | $ | 9,449 | | | $ | 15,112 | | | $ | 11,196 | | | $ | 9,161 | | | $ | 1,849 | | | $ | 2,544 | | | $ | 4,736 | | | $ | 2,998 | | | $ | 2,812 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (including interest expense) (2): | | | 1.32 | % | | | 1.27 | % | | | 1.62 | % | | | 1.91 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | 2.07 | % | | | 2.02 | % | | | 2.37 | % | | | 2.66 | % | | | 2.15 | % |
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | 1.38 | % | | | 0.60 | % | | | (0.33 | )% | | | 0.36 | % | | | 1.56 | % | | | 0.63 | % | | | (0.19 | )% | | | (1.07 | )% | | | (0.36 | )% | | | 0.79 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 73 | % | | | 58 | % | | | 59 | % | | | 125 | % | | | 63 | % | | | 73 | % | | | 58 | % | | | 59 | % | | | 125 | % | | | 63 | % |
| * | 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 values 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. Adjustments may apply to some but not all years and classes. |
| ! | The amount of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment per share for the year ended October 31, 2020 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 which are an integral part to these financial statements.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Dunham US Enhanced Market Fund |
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The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the period. |
| | Class N | | | Class A | | | Class C | |
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| | Period Ended | | | Period Ended | | | Period Ended | |
| | 10/31/2023 * | | | 10/31/2023 * | | | 10/31/2023 * | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 14.00 | | | $ | 14.00 | | | $ | 14.00 | |
Loss from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income** | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.06 | |
Net realized and unrealized loss | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) |
Total loss from investment operations | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 13.88 | | | $ | 13.86 | | | $ | 13.81 | |
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Total return +# | | | (0.86 | )% | | | (1.00 | )% | | | (1.36 | )% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in 000s) | | $ | 68,742 | | | $ | 10,295 | | | $ | 304 | |
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: ^ | | | 1.41 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 2.41 | % |
Ratios of net investment income to average net assets: ^ | | | 1.82 | % | | | 1.54 | % | | | 0.84 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate (1) | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % |
| * | The Fund commenced operations on May 1, 2023 |
| ** | 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. |
| (1) | Not annualized for periods less than one year. |
| ^ | 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. Adjustments may apply to some but not all years and classes. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part to these financial statements.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
October 31, 2023 |
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. The Dunham Funds currently consist of fifteen funds: Dunham Corporate/Government Bond Fund; Dunham Floating Rate Bond Fund; Dunham High-Yield Bond Fund; Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund; Dunham Large Cap Value Fund; Dunham Small Cap Value Fund; Dunham Focused Large Cap Growth Fund; Dunham Small Cap Growth Fund; Dunham Emerging Markets Stock Fund; Dunham International Stock Fund; Dunham Dynamic Macro Fund; Dunham Long/Short Credit Fund; Dunham Monthly Distribution Fund; Dunham Real Estate Stock Fund; and Dunham US Enhanced Market Fund. With the exception of Dunham Focused Large Cap Growth Fund, Dunham Real Estate Stock Fund, and Dunham US Enhanced Market Fund, the remaining Funds are diversified funds within the meaning of the 1940 Act.
Fund | | Primary Objective |
Dunham Corporate/Government Bond Fund (“Corporate/Government Bond”) | | Current income and capital appreciation |
Dunham Floating Rate Bond Fund (“Floating Rate Bond”) | | High level of current income |
Dunham High-Yield Bond Fund (“High-Yield Bond”) | | High level of current income |
Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund (“International Opportunity Bond”) | | High level of current income |
Dunham Large Cap Value Fund (“Large Cap Value”) | | 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 Focused Large Cap Growth Fund (“Focused Large Cap Growth”) | | Maximize capital appreciation |
Dunham Small Cap Growth Fund (“Small Cap Growth”) | | Maximize capital appreciation |
Dunham Emerging Markets Stock Fund (“Emerging Markets Stock”) | | Maximize capital appreciation |
Dunham International Stock Fund (“International Stock”) | | Maximize total return from capital appreciation and dividends |
Dunham Dynamic Macro Fund (“Dynamic Macro”) | | Maximize total return from capital appreciation and dividends |
Dunham Long/Short Credit Fund (“Long/Short Credit”) | | Maximize total return under varying market conditions through both current income and capital appreciation |
Dunham Monthly Distribution Fund (“Monthly Distribution”) | | Positive returns in rising and falling market environments |
Dunham Real Estate Stock Fund (“Real Estate Stock”) | | Maximize total return from capital appreciation and dividends |
Dunham US Enhanced Market Fund (“US Enhanced Market”) | | Maximize long-term 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 distribution 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 Floating Rate Bond, High-Yield Bond, International Opportunity Bond, Focused Large Cap Growth, Dynamic Macro, Monthly Distribution, and US Enhanced Market 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 Floating Rate Bond, International Opportunity Bond, Focused Large Cap Growth, Dynamic Macro, Monthly Distribution, and US Enhanced Market 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. US Enhanced Market commenced operations on May 1, 2023.
| 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 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.”
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
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 will be valued using the “fair value” procedures approved by the Board of Trustees (the“Board”). The Board has delegated execution of these procedures to the Adviser as its valuation designee (the “Valuation Designee”) based on the Trust’s Portfolio Securities Valuation Procedures (the “Procedures”). 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, Debt securities including Bank Loans (other than short-term obligations) are valued each day by an independent pricing service elected by Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc. (“Dunham & Associates” or the “Adviser”) and approved by the Board using methods which include current market quotations from a major market maker in the securities and based on methods which include the consideration of yields or prices of securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type. 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.
The Funds may invest in portfolios of open-end, closed-end investment companies and Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”) (the “underlying funds”). Underlying open-end investment companies are valued at their respective net asset values as reported by such investment companies. The underlying funds 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 by the methods established by the boards of the underlying funds. The shares of many closed-end investment companies and ETFs, after their initial public offering, frequently trade at a price per share, which is different than the net asset value per share. The difference represents a market premium or market discount of such shares. There can be no assurances that the market discount or market premium on shares of any closed-end investment company or ETF purchased by a Fund will not change.
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.
Swap transactions are valued through an independent pricing service. Total return swaps on securities listed on an exchange shall be valued at the last quoted sales price or, in the absence of a sale, at the mean between the current bid and ask prices.
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. Foreign currency and forward currency exchange contracts are valued daily at the London Stock Exchange close each day.
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 Emerging Markets Stock and International 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, will be valued using the “fair value” procedures approved by the Board. The Board has delegated execution of these procedures to the Adviser as its Valuation Designee based on the Trust’s 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.
The Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of their investments on a recurring basis. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that
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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, 2023 for the Funds’ assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
Corporate/Government Bond | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Asset Backed Securities * | | $ | — | | | $ | 41,750,000 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 41,750,000 | |
Corporate Bonds * | | | — | | | | 43,002,373 | | | | — | | | | 43,002,373 | |
Municipal Bonds * | | | — | | | | 2,808,388 | | | | — | | | | 2,808,388 | |
Non U.S. Government & Agencies | | | — | | | | 1,621,929 | | | | — | | | | 1,621,929 | |
Term Loans * | | | — | | | | 8,110,557 | | | | — | | | | 8,110,557 | |
U.S. Government & Agencies | | | — | | | | 29,731,176 | | | | — | | | | 29,731,176 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 1,649,898 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,649,898 | |
Total | | $ | 1,649,898 | | | $ | 127,024,423 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 128,674,321 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,208,648 | |
Total Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 134,882,969 | |
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Floating Rate Bond | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stock * | | $ | — | | | $ | 329,375 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 329,375 | |
Asset Backed Securities | | | — | | | | 11,801,400 | | | | — | | | | 11,801,400 | |
Corporate Bonds * | | | — | | | | 10,297,411 | | | | — | | | | 10,297,411 | |
Term Loans * | | | — | | | | 91,030,518 | | | | 0 | | | | 91,030,518 | |
Rights | | | — | | | | 13,621 | | | | — | | | | 13,621 | |
Warrants | | | — | | | | 42,852 | | | | — | | | | 42,852 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 1,517,399 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,517,399 | |
Total | | $ | 1,517,399 | | | $ | 113,515,177 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 115,032,576 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,684,195 | |
Total Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 117,716,771 | |
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High-Yield Bond | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stock * | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,189,000 | | | $ | 3,189,000 | |
Corporate Bonds * | | | — | | | | 110,677,133 | | | | — | | | | 110,677,133 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 1,256,874 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,256,874 | |
Total | | $ | 1,256,874 | | | $ | 110,677,133 | | | $ | 3,189,000 | | | $ | 115,123,007 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 32,736,871 | |
Total Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 147,859,878 | |
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International Opportunity Bond | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Asset Backed Securities * | | $ | — | | | $ | 51,850 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 51,850 | |
Corporate Bonds * | | | — | | | | 36,734,659 | | | | — | | | | 36,734,659 | |
Non U.S. Government & Agencies * | | | — | | | | 13,734,580 | | | | — | | | | 13,734,580 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 1,930,970 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,930,970 | |
Total | | $ | 1,930,970 | | | $ | 50,521,089 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 52,452,059 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,150,293 | |
Total Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 53,602,352 | |
Assets - Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 298,883 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 298,883 | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Contracts | | | — | | | | 56,171 | | | | — | | | | 56,171 | |
Swap Contracts | | | — | | | | 26,525 | | | | — | | | | 26,525 | |
Total Asset Derivatives | | $ | 298,883 | | | $ | 82,696 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 381,579 | |
Liabilities - Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 457,541 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 457,541 | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Contracts | | | — | | | | 106,104 | | | | — | | | | 106,104 | |
Total Liability Derivatives | | $ | 457,541 | | | $ | 106,104 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 563,645 | |
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Large Cap Value | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks * | | $ | 133,800,785 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 133,800,785 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2,862,807 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,862,807 | |
Total | | $ | 136,663,592 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 136,663,592 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12,014,247 | |
Total Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 148,677,839 | |
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Small Cap Value | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks * | | $ | 59,784,046 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 59,784,046 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 228,502 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 228,502 | |
Total | | $ | 60,012,548 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 60,012,548 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 17,799,478 | |
Total Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 77,812,026 | |
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Focused Large Cap Growth | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks * | | $ | 149,610,216 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 149,610,216 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 282,520 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 282,520 | |
Total | | $ | 149,892,736 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 149,892,736 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 18,221,409 | |
Total Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 168,114,145 | |
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Small Cap Growth | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks * | | $ | 55,393,474 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 55,393,474 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 1,612,561 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,612,561 | |
Total | | $ | 57,006,035 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 57,006,035 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 14,761,643 | |
Total Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 71,767,678 | |
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Emerging Markets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Closed End Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity | | $ | — | | | $ | 860,594 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 860,594 | |
Total Closed End Fund | | | — | | | | 860,594 | | | | — | | | | 860,594 | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Apparel & Textile Products | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,116,815 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,116,815 | |
Asset Management | | | — | | | | 835,431 | | | | — | | | | 835,431 | |
Automotive | | | — | | | | 3,222,297 | | | | — | | | | 3,222,297 | |
Banking | | | 2,738,743 | | | | 10,715,766 | | | | — | | | | 13,454,509 | |
Beverages | | | 99,096 | | | | 3,979,629 | | | | — | | | | 4,078,725 | |
Chemicals | | | 366,727 | | | | 726,791 | | | | — | | | | 1,093,518 | |
Consumer Services | | | — | | | | 370,523 | | | | — | | | | 370,523 | |
E-Commerce Discretionary | | | — | | | | 3,236,165 | | | | — | | | | 3,236,165 | |
Electric Utilities | | | — | | | | 762,975 | | | | — | | | | 762,975 | |
Electrical Equipment | | | — | | | | 749,016 | | | | — | | | | 749,016 | |
Engineering & Construction | | | 764,977 | | | | 2,316,281 | | | | — | | | | 3,081,258 | |
Entertainment Content | | | — | | | | 2,677,120 | | | | — | | | | 2,677,120 | |
Food | | | 647,089 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 647,089 | |
Health Care Facilities & Services | | | 2,316,665 | | | | 872,781 | | | | — | | | | 3,189,446 | |
Institutional Financial Services | | | — | | | | 1,605,704 | | | | — | | | | 1,605,704 | |
Insurance | | | — | | | | 2,794,921 | | | | — | | | | 2,794,921 | |
Internet Media & Services | | | 3,419,488 | | | | 5,292,252 | | | | — | | | | 8,711,740 | |
Leisure Facilities & Services | | | 462,528 | | | | 4,123,156 | | | | — | | | | 4,585,684 | |
Machinery | | | — | | | | 540,405 | | | | — | | | | 540,405 | |
Medical Equipment & Devices | | | — | | | | 821,007 | | | | — | | | | 821,007 | |
Oil & Gas Producers | | | 1,699,500 | | | | 2,627,468 | | | | 0 | | | | 4,326,968 | |
Real Estate Owners & Developers | | | 365,961 | | | | 587,309 | | | | — | | | | 953,270 | |
Retail - Consumer Staples | | | 1,692,363 | | | | — | | | | 0 | | | | 1,692,363 | |
Retail - Discretionary | | | — | | | | 526,373 | | | | — | | | | 526,373 | |
Semiconductors | | | 457,443 | | | | 13,443,310 | | | | — | | | | 13,900,753 | |
Technology Hardware | | | — | | | | 11,051,378 | | | | — | | | | 11,051,378 | |
Technology Services | | | — | | | | 1,493,358 | | | | — | | | | 1,493,358 | |
Telecommunications | | | — | | | | 3,011,836 | | | | — | | | | 3,011,836 | |
Transportation & Logistics | | | — | | | | 1,983,566 | | | | — | | | | 1,983,566 | |
Wholesale - Consumer Staples | | | — | | | | 244,095 | | | | — | | | | 244,095 | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 15,030,580 | | | | 81,727,728 | | | | — | | | | 96,758,308 | |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Technology Hardware | | | — | | | | 1,619,808 | | | | — | | | | 1,619,808 | |
Total Preferred Stock | | | — | | | | 1,619,808 | | | | — | | | | 1,619,808 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 606,201 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 606,201 | |
Total | | $ | 15,636,781 | | | $ | 84,208,130 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 99,844,911 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 373,175 | |
Total Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 100,218,086 | |
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International Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Automotive | | $ | 1,284,530 | | | $ | 9,244,237 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 10,528,767 | |
Banking | | | 6,657,309 | | | | 9,683,141 | | | | 0 | | | | 16,340,450 | |
Biotech & Pharma | | | 2,079,025 | | | | 4,147,539 | | | | — | | | | 6,226,564 | |
Chemicals | | | 9,799 | | | | 1,624,456 | | | | 0 | | | | 1,634,255 | |
Commercial Support Services | | | — | | | | 198,065 | | | | — | | | | 198,065 | |
Construction Material | | | — | | | | 37,422 | | | | — | | | | 37,422 | |
Diversifier Industrials | | | — | | | | 973,439 | | | | — | | | | 973,439 | |
E-Commerce Discretionary | | | 340,395 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 340,395 | |
Electric Utilities | | | 151,709 | | | | 900,454 | | | | — | | | | 1,052,163 | |
Electrical Equipment | | | — | | | | 344,404 | | | | — | | | | 344,404 | |
Engineering & Construction | | | — | | | | 1,438,897 | | | | — | | | | 1,438,897 | |
Entertainment Content | | | — | | | | 421,289 | | | | — | | | | 421,289 | |
Food | | | — | | | | 442,550 | | | | — | | | | 442,550 | |
Gas & Water Utilities | | | — | | | | 47,160 | | | | — | | | | 47,160 | |
Home & Office Products | | | 5 | | | | 47,821 | | | | — | | | | 47,826 | |
Industrial Support Services | | | — | | | | 259,481 | | | | — | | | | 259,481 | |
Institutional Financial Services | | | — | | | | 1,840,187 | | | | — | | | | 1,840,187 | |
Insurance | | | — | | | | 9,233,810 | | | | — | | | | 9,233,810 | |
Machinery | | | — | | | | 531,948 | | | | — | | | | 531,948 | |
Medical Equipment & Devices | | | — | | | | 326,634 | | | | — | | | | 326,634 | |
Metal & Mining | | | 1,104,846 | | | | 1,959,338 | | | | 0 | | | | 3,064,184 | |
Oil & Gas Producers | | | 6,598,681 | | | | 12,826,022 | | | | 0 | | | | 19,424,703 | |
Oil & Gas Service & Equipment | | | — | | | | 804,027 | | | | — | | | | 804,027 | |
Publishing & Broadcasting | | | 90,372 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 90,372 | |
Retail - Consumer Staples | | | 18,694 | | | | 1,065,369 | | | | — | | | | 1,084,063 | |
Retail - Discretionary | | | — | | | | 51,613 | | | | — | | | | 51,613 | |
Semiconductors | | | 785,639 | | | | 7,593,413 | | | | — | | | | 8,379,052 | |
Software | | | 468,167 | | | | 919,931 | | | | — | | | | 1,388,098 | |
Specialty Finance | | | — | | | | 1,377,210 | | | | — | | | | 1,377,210 | |
Steel | | | 177,119 | | | | 1,927,155 | | | | — | | | | 2,104,274 | |
Technology Hardware | | | — | | | | 7,167,428 | | | | — | | | | 7,167,428 | |
Technology Services | | | 224,176 | | | | 2,659,486 | | | | — | | | | 2,883,662 | |
Telecommunications | | | — | | | | 5,229,212 | | | | — | | | | 5,229,212 | |
Transportation & Logistics | | | 8 | | | | 4,892,340 | | | | — | | | | 4,892,348 | |
Wholesale - Consumer Staples | | | — | | | | 1,215,281 | | | | — | | | | 1,215,281 | |
Wholesale Discretionary | | | — | | | | 1,155,227 | | | | — | | | | 1,155,227 | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 19,990,474 | | | | 92,585,986 | | | | — | | | | 112,576,460 | |
Exchange Traded Funds | | | 1,257,126 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,257,126 | |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Automotive | | | — | | | | 1,593,710 | | | | — | | | | 1,593,710 | |
Institutional Financial Services | | | — | | | | 286,022 | | | | — | | | | 286,022 | |
Insurance | | | — | | | | 438,673 | | | | — | | | | 438,673 | |
Oil & Gas Producers | | | 2,141,301 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,141,301 | |
Technology Hardware | | | — | | | | 782,944 | | | | — | | | | 782,944 | |
Total Preferred Stocks | | | 2,141,301 | | | | 3,101,349 | | | | — | | | | 5,242,650 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 544,348 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 544,348 | |
Total | | $ | 23,933,249 | | | $ | 95,687,335 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 119,620,584 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,025,048 | |
Total Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 125,645,632 | |
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Dynamic Macro | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Exchange Traded Funds * | | $ | 16,393,075 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 16,393,075 | |
Corporate Bonds * | | | — | | | | 2,465,119 | | | | — | | | | 2,465,119 | |
Non U.S. Government & Agencies | | | — | | | | 1,913,671 | | | | — | | | | 1,913,671 | |
U.S. Government & Agencies | | | — | | | | 11,500,171 | | | | — | | | | 11,500,171 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 5,278,923 | | | | 5,400,015 | | | | — | | | | 10,678,938 | |
Total Assets | | $ | 21,671,998 | | | $ | 21,278,976 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 42,950,974 | |
Assets - Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 88,118 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 88,118 | |
Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | — | | | | 145,815 | | | | — | | | | 145,815 | |
Total Asset Derivatives | | $ | 88,118 | | | $ | 145,815 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 233,933 | |
Liabilities - Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | (504,812 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (504,812 | ) |
Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | — | | | | (202 | ) | | | — | | | | (202 | ) |
Total Liability Derivatives | | $ | (504,812 | ) | | $ | (202 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (505,014 | ) |
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Long/Short Credit | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks * | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,700 | | | $ | 5,700 | |
Corporate Bonds * | | | — | | | | 100,667,778 | | | | — | | | | 100,667,778 | |
Term Loans * | | | — | | | | 1,901,382 | | | | — | | | | 1,901,382 | |
U.S. Government & Agencies | | | — | | | | 71,826,484 | | | | — | | | | 71,826,484 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 10,422,675 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 10,422,675 | |
Total | | $ | 10,422,675 | | | $ | 174,395,644 | | | $ | 5,700 | | | $ | 184,824,019 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,286,771 | |
Total Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 190,110,790 | |
Assets - Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 2,341,560 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,341,560 | |
Credit Default Swap Contracts | | | — | | | | 28,293 | | | | — | | | | 28,293 | |
Total Return Swap Contracts | | | — | | | | 241,065 | | | | — | | | | 241,065 | |
Total Asset Derivatives | | $ | 2,341,560 | | | $ | 269,358 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,610,918 | |
Liabilities - Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Credit Default Swap Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 511,297 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 511,297 | |
Total Liability Derivatives | | $ | — | | | $ | 511,297 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 511,297 | |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Monthly Distribution | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Closed-End Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,678,199 | | | $ | 5,678,199 | |
Common Stocks * | | | 149,825,694 | | | | — | | | | 142,532 | | | | 149,968,226 | |
Rights | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,125,615 | | | | 1,125,615 | |
U.S. Government & Agencies | | | — | | | | 445,921 | | | | — | | | | 445,921 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 1,462,347 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,462,347 | |
Total | | $ | 151,288,041 | | | $ | 445,921 | | | $ | 6,946,346 | | | $ | 158,680,308 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,353,723 | |
Total Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 166,034,031 | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Sold Short | | $ | 59,443,789 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 59,443,789 | |
Total Liabilities | | $ | 59,443,789 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 59,443,789 | |
Assets - Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 461,576 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 461,576 | |
Total Asset Derivatives | | $ | — | | | $ | 461,576 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 461,576 | |
Liabilities - Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 24,789 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 24,789 | |
Written Options | | | 457,136 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 457,136 | |
Total Liability Derivatives | | $ | 457,136 | | | $ | 24,789 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 481,925 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks * | | $ | 22,052,051 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 22,052,051 | |
REITs * | | | 40,857,572 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 40,857,572 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 1,019,270 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,019,270 | |
Total | | $ | 63,928,893 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 63,928,893 | |
Collateral for Securities Loaned (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 22,383,200 | |
Total Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 86,312,093 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
US Enhanced Market | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
U.S. Government & Agencies | | $ | — | | | $ | 16,871,484 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 16,871,484 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2,560,263 | | | | 39,278,093 | | | | — | | | | 41,838,356 | |
Purchased Options | | | — | | | | 20,351,267 | | | | — | | | | 20,351,267 | |
Total Assets | | $ | 2,560,263 | | | $ | 76,500,844 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 79,061,107 | |
Liabilities - Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | (1,610,282 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,610,282 | ) |
Total Liability Derivatives | | $ | (1,610,282 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,610,282 | ) |
| * | See each Fund’s Schedule of Investments for breakdown by industry. |
| (a) | In accordance with Subtopic 820-10, certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amount presented in this table is intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
The following is a reconciliation for the Funds for which Level 3 inputs were used in determining value:
| | Beginning | | | | | | Change in | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | Ending | |
| | balance | | | Total | | | unrealized | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | transfers | | | balance | |
| | October 31, | | | realized | | | appreciation/ | | | | | | Net | | | | | | transfers | | | (out) of | | | October 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | gain/(loss) | | | (depreciation) | | | Conversion | | | Purchases | | | Net Sales | | | into Level 3 | | | Level 3 | | | 2023 | |
Floating Rate Bond | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Term Loans | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
High-Yield Bond | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock | | | 2,317,450 | | | | (11,796 | ) | | | 883,346 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,189,000 | |
Emerging Markets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Magnit PJSC | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Gazprom PJSC | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
International Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sberbank of Russia PJSC | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
PhosAgro PJSC | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Tatneft PJSC | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Gazprom PJSC | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
LUKOIL PJSC | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Rosneft Oil Company PJSC | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
VTB Bank PJSC | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Gazprom PJSC - ADR | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Long/Short Credit | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock | | | 5,700 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,700 | |
Preferred Stock | | | 1,950,000 | | | | (60,000 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,890,000 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Monthly Distribution | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Closed End Fund | | | 9,257,933 | | | | (4,048,802 | )* | | | 469,068 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,678,199 | |
Common Stock | | | 72,063 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 70,469 | | | | — | | | | 142,532 | |
Rights | | | 38,300 | | | | 74,045 | | | | 282,013 | | | | — | | | | 843,602 | | | | (112,345 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,125,615 | |
| * | Amount denotes distribution received as return of capital. |
Quantitative disclosures of unobservable inputs and assumptions used by High-Yield Bond, Long/Short Credit, Monthly Distribution, Emerging Markets Stock and International Stock are below:
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Investments in Securities: | | | | | | | | | | | Impact to valuation |
| | | | | | | | | | | Input | | from an increase |
| | | | Fair Value | | | Valuation Techniques | | Unobservable Input | | Range | | in input |
Floating Rate Bond | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Term Loans | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Company | | $ | — | | | Market Approach | | Discount for lack of marketability (DLOM ) | | 100% | | NA |
| | Paragon Offshore Finance Company | | | — | | | Market Approach | | Discount for lack of marketability (DLOM ) | | 100% | | NA |
| | Total Fair Value Securities | | $ | — | | | | | | | | | |
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High-Yield Bond | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Hi-Crush | | $ | 3,189,000 | | | Market comparable | | Enterprise value/EBITDA | | 3.2x | | Increase |
| | | | | | | | companies | | Market Discount | | 30% | | Decrease |
| Total Fair Value Securities | | $ | 3,189,000 | | | | | | | | | |
Emerging Markets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Magnit PJSC | | $ | — | | | Market Approach | | Discount for lack of marketability (DLOM ) | | 100% | | NA |
| Gazprom PJSC | | | — | | | Market Approach | | Discount for lack of marketability (DLOM ) | | 100% | | NA |
| Total Fair Value Securities | | $ | — | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
International Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Sberbank of Russia PJSC | | $ | — | | | Market Approach | | Discount for lack of marketability (DLOM ) | | 100% | | NA |
| PhosAgro PJSC | | | — | | | Market Approach | | Discount for lack of marketability (DLOM ) | | 100% | | NA |
| Tatneft PJSC | | | — | | | Market Approach | | Discount for lack of marketability (DLOM ) | | 100% | | NA |
| Gazprom PJSC | | | — | | | Market Approach | | Discount for lack of marketability (DLOM ) | | 100% | | NA |
| LUKOIL PJSC | | | — | | | Market Approach | | Discount for lack of marketability (DLOM ) | | 100% | | NA |
| Rosneft Oil Company PJSC | | | — | | | Market Approach | | Discount for lack of marketability (DLOM ) | | 100% | | NA |
| VTB Bank PJSC | | | — | | | Market Approach | | Discount for lack of marketability (DLOM ) | | 100% | | NA |
| MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC | | | — | | | Market Approach | | Discount for lack of marketability (DLOM ) | | 100% | | NA |
| Gazprom PJSC | | | — | | | Market Approach | | Discount for lack of marketability (DLOM ) | | 100% | | NA |
| Total Fair Value Securities | | $ | — | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long/Short Credit | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| NII Holdings, Inc. | | $ | 5,700 | | | Broker Quote | | Indicative Value | | $0.57 | | Increase |
| Total Fair Value Securities | | $ | 5,700 | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Monthly Distribution | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Closed End Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Altaba, Inc. | | $ | 5,678,199 | | | Broker Quote | | Indicative Value | | $2.30 | | Increase |
| Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | NII Holdings, Inc. | | | 72,063 | | | Broker Quote | | Indicative Value | | $0.35 | | Increase |
| | Pershing Tontine Holdings, Ltd | | | 70,469 | | | Broker Quote | | Indicative Value | | $0.15 | | Increase |
| Rights | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | ABIOMED, Inc. - CVR | | | 61,173 | | | Broker Quote | | Indicative Value | | $1.75 | | Increase |
| | Resolute Forest Products, Inc. - CVR | | | 1,064,442 | | | Broker Quote | | Indicative Value | | $2.00 | | Increase |
| | Total Fair Value Securities | | $ | 6,946,346 | | | | | | | | | |
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 and are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investment securities. 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 Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts – As foreign securities are purchased, a Fund generally enters into forward foreign 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
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
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 foreign currency exchange 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 forward foreign currency exchange contracts in the Statements of Operations.
d. Options – Dynamic Macro, Monthly Distribution, and US Enhanced Market 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 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. Cash – The Funds consider their investments in an FDIC insured interest bearing savings account to be cash. The Funds may maintain cash balances, which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Funds maintain these balances with a high quality financial institution.
f. Swap Agreements – International Opportunity Bond, Long/Short Credit and Monthly Distribution may enter into interest rate, index, total return, credit default and currency exchange rate swap agreements in attempts to obtain a particular desired return at a lower cost to the Fund than if the Fund has invested directly in an instrument that yielded that desired return. 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 Funds amortize upfront payments and/or accrue 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 Funds segregate liquid securities having a value at least equal to the amount of its current obligation under any swap transaction.
g. Swaps Risk. The Fund may use swaps to enhance returns and manage risk. The Fund’s use of swaps involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. These risks include (i) the risk that the counterparty to a derivative transaction may not fulfill its contractual obligations; (ii) risk of mispricing or improper valuation; and (iii) the risk that changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index. Derivative prices are highly volatile and may fluctuate substantially during a short period of time. Such prices are influenced by numerous factors that affect the markets, including, but not limited to: changing supply and demand relationships; government programs and policies; national and international political and economic events, changes in interest rates, inflation and deflation and changes in supply and demand relationships. Trading derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities. Derivative contracts ordinarily have leverage inherent in their terms. The low margin deposits normally required in trading derivatives, including futures contracts, permit a high degree of leverage. Accordingly, a relatively small price movement may result in an immediate and substantial loss to the Fund. The use of leverage may also cause the Fund to liquidate portfolio positions when it would not be advantageous to do so in order to satisfy its obligations or to meet collateral segregation requirements. The use of leveraged derivatives can magnify the Fund’s potential for loss and, therefore, amplify the effects of market volatility on the Fund’s share price.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
h. Futures Contracts – International Opportunity Bond, Dynamic Macro, Long/Short Credit, and US Enhanced Market are subject to equity risk, 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, interest rates, and foreign exchange 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.
i. Short Sales – The Funds may sell a security that it does not own in anticipation of a decline in the fair value of that security. When the Company sells a security short, it must borrow the security sold short and deliver it to the broker-dealer through which it made the short sale. A gain, limited to the price at which the Company sold the security short, or a loss, unlimited in size, will be recognized upon the termination of a short sale. The Company is also subject to the risk that it may be unable to reacquire a security to terminate a short position except at a price substantially in excess of the last quoted price. The Company’s borrowing agreements with broker-dealers are not subject to master netting or similar agreements or collateral agreements.
j. 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, 2023:
Location on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities |
Derivatives Investment Type | | Asset Derivatives | | Liability Derivatives |
Equity/Currency/Commodity | | Investments in securities | | Option contracts written |
Interest Rate/Credit Risk Contracts | | Unrealized appreciation on futures | | Unrealized depreciation on futures |
| | Unrealized appreciation on swap contracts | | Unrealized depreciation on swap contracts |
| | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts |
The following table sets forth the fair value of each Fund’s derivative contracts by primary risk exposure as of October 31, 2023:
Asset Derivatives Investment Value |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Total at | |
| | Equity | | | Currency | | | Interest Rate | | | Credit Risk | | | October 31, | |
| | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | 2023 | |
International Opportunity Bond | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 56,171 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 56,171 | |
Futures Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | 298,883 | | | | — | | | | 298,883 | |
Credit Default Swap Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 26,525 | | | | 26,525 | |
Dynamic Macro | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 23,450 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 64,668 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 88,118 | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | — | | | | 145,815 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 145,815 | |
Long/Short Credit | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,341,560 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,341,560 | |
Credit Default Swap Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 28,293 | | | | 28,293 | |
Total Return Swap Contracts | | | 241,065 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 241,065 | |
Monthly Distribution | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 461,576 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 461,576 | |
US Enhanced Market | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Flex Options | | $ | 20,351,267 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 20,351,267 | |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Liability Derivatives Investment Value |
| | Equity | | | Currency | | | Interest Rate | | | Credit Risk | | | Total at | |
| | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | October 31, 2023 | |
International Opportunity Bond | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 106,104 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 106,104 | |
Futures Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | 457,541 | | | | — | | | | 457,541 | |
Dynamic Macro | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 202 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 202 | |
Futures Contracts | | | 485,292 | | | | — | | | | 19,520 | | | | — | | | | 504,812 | |
Long/Short Credit | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Credit Default Swap Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 511,297 | | | $ | 511,297 | |
Monthly Distribution | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 24,789 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 24,789 | |
Written Options | | | 457,136 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 457,136 | |
US Enhanced Market | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 1,178,840 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 431,442 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,610,282 | |
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, 2023.
Derivative Investment Type | Location of Gain (Loss) on Derivatives |
Equity/Currency/Commodity/Interest Rate/Credit Risk Contracts | Net realized gain (loss) from: Futures, Purchased options, Written options, Swap contracts, Forward foreign currency exchange contracts |
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| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Futures, Purchased options, Written options, Swap contracts, and Forward foreign currency exchange contracts |
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 year ended October 31, 2023:
Realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in the Statements of Operations |
| | Equity | | | Currency | | | Interest Rate | | | Credit Risk | | | Total for year ended | |
Derivative Investment type | | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | October 31,2023 | |
International Opportunity Bond | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (28,243 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (28,243 | ) |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | — | | | | (292,845 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (292,845 | ) |
Credit Default Swap Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (132,313 | ) | | | (132,313 | ) |
Dynamic Macro | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 38,485 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 38,485 | |
Futures Contracts | | | 2,572,362 | | | | — | | | | 206,525 | | | | — | | | | 2,778,887 | |
Purchased Options | | | (185,266 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (185,266 | ) |
Long/Short Credit | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,550,780 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,550,780 | |
Credit Default Swap Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,039,900 | ) | | | (1,039,900 | ) |
Total Return Swap Contracts | | | (1,646,232 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,646,232 | ) |
Monthly Distribution | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,419,507 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,419,507 | |
Purchased Options | | | (23,386 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (23,386 | ) |
Written Options | | | (246,344 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (246,344 | ) |
US Enhanced Market | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 384,131 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,930,011 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,545,880 | ) |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in the Statements of Operations |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Total for year | |
| | Equity | | | Currency | | | Interest Rate | | | Credit Risk | | | ended October | |
Derivative Investment type | | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | 31, 2023 | |
International Opportunity Bond | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (101,362 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (101,362 | ) |
Credit Default Swap Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 26,525 | | | | 26,525 | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | — | | | | (98,227 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (98,227 | ) |
Dynamic Macro | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 145,613 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 145,613 | |
Futures Contracts | | | (417,162 | ) | | | — | | | | 58,545 | | | | — | | | | (358,617 | ) |
Purchased Options | | | 354,466 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 354,466 | |
Long/Short Credit | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,440,693 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,440,693 | ) |
Credit Default Swap Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 434,602 | | | | 434,602 | |
Total Return Swap Contracts | | | 291,298 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 291,298 | |
Monthly Distribution | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | (160,309 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (160,309 | ) |
Purchased Options | | | 6,356 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,356 | |
Written Options | | | 238,450 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 238,450 | |
US Enhanced Market | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | (1,178,840 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (431,442 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,610,282 | ) |
Purchased Options | | | 1,771,010 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,771,010 | |
The average notional value of the derivative instruments for the year ended October 31, 2023 based on quarter end positions is disclosed below:
Average Notional Value | |
| | Long | | | Short | | | Purchased | | | Written | | | Total Return | | | Credit Default | | | Credit Default | | | Forward Foreign | |
| | Futures | | | Futures | | | Options | | | Options | | | Swaps - Long | | | Swaps - Long | | | Swaps - Short | | | Currency Contracts | |
International Opportunity Bond | | $ | 15,904,128 | | | $ | 9,078,591 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,866,250 | | | $ | — | | | | 25,491,671 | |
Dynamic Macro (2) | | | 18,372,252 | | | | 5,795,816 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,200,075 | |
Long/Short Credit | | | — | | | | 35,221,806 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 14,000,000 | | | | 73,100,000 | | | | 9,500,000 | | | | — | |
Monthly Distribution (1) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 14,049,534 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 21,318,900 | |
US Enhanced Market | | | 49,806,876 | | | | — | | | | 83,000,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| (1) | Monthly Distribution held purchased options during the period but not at quarter end. |
| (2) | Dynamic Macro held purchased options during the period but not at quarter end. |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
k. Offsetting of Financial Assets & Liabilities and Derivative Assets & Liabilities – International Opportunity Bond, Dynamic Macro, Long/Short Credit, and Monthly Distribution policies are to recognize a gross asset or liability equal to the unrealized amounts on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, swaps and written options. The futures held by the Funds are not subject to offsetting. The following table shows additional information regarding the offsetting of assets and liabilities at October 31, 2023.
International Opportunity Bond | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Statements of Assets & | | | | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | Liabilities | | | | |
| | | | | | | Amounts | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Gross | | | Offset in the | | | Net Amounts of | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Amounts of | | | Statements of | | | Assets Presented in | | | | | | Cash | | | | |
| | | | Recognized | | | Assets & | | | the Statements of | | | Financial | | | Collateral | | | | |
Description | | Counterparty | | Assets | | | Liabilities | | | Assets & Liabilities | | | Instruments | | | Received (1) | | | Net Amount | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | Barclays | | $ | 4,490 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,490 | | | $ | (4,490 | ) | | | — | | | $ | — | |
| | Citi Capital Markets | | | 25,577 | | | | — | | | | 25,577 | | | | (8,593 | ) | | | — | | | | 16,984 | |
| | JP Morgan Chase | | | 26,104 | | | | — | | | | 26,104 | | | | (26,104 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Credit Default Swap | | Citibank | | | 26,525 | | | | — | | | | 26,525 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 26,525 | |
Total | | | | $ | 82,696 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 82,696 | | | $ | (39,187 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 43,509 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Statements of Assets & | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | Liabilities | | | | |
| | | | | | | Gross | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Amounts | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Gross | | | Offset in the | | | Net Amounts of | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Amounts of | | | Statements of | | | Liabilities Presented | | | | | | Cash | | | | |
| | | | Recognized | | | Assets & | | | in the Statements of | | | Financial | | | Collateral | | | | |
Description | | Counterparty | | Liabilities | | | Liabilities | | | Assets & Liabilities | | | Instruments | | | Pledged (1) | | | Net Amount | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | Barclays | | $ | (54,657 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (54,657 | ) | | $ | 4,490 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (50,167 | ) |
| | Citi Capital Markets | | | (8,593 | ) | | | — | | | | (8,593 | ) | | | 8,593 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | JP Morgan Chase | | | (42,854 | ) | | | — | | | | (42,854 | ) | | | 26,104 | | | | — | | | | (16,750 | ) |
Total | | | | $ | (106,104 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (106,104 | ) | | $ | 39,187 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (66,917 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(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 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Statements of Assets & | | | | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | Liabilities | | | | |
| | | | Gross | | | Gross Amounts | | | Net Amounts of | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Amounts of | | | Offset in the | | | Assets Presented in | | | | | | Cash | | | | |
| | | | Recognized | | | Statements of | | | the Statements of | | | Financial | | | Collateral | | | | |
Description | | Counterparty | | Assets | | | Assets & Liabilities | | | Assets & Liabilities | | | Instruments | | | Received (1) | | | Net Amount | |
Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts | | US Bank | | $ | 145,815 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 145,815 | | | $ | (202 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 145,613 | |
Total | | | | $ | 145,815 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 145,815 | | | $ | (202 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 145,613 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | Statements of Assets & | | | | |
| | | | Gross | | | Gross Amounts | | | Net Amounts of | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Amounts of | | | Offset in the | | | Liabilities Presented | | | | | | Cash | | | | |
| | | | Recognized | | | Statements of | | | in the Statements of | | | Financial | | | Collateral | | | | |
Description | | Counterparty | | Liabilities | | | Assets & Liabilities | | | Assets & Liabilities | | | Instruments | | | Pledged (1) | | | Net Amount | |
Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts | | US Bank | | $ | (202 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (202 | ) | | $ | 202 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Total | | | | $ | (202 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (202 | ) | | $ | 202 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (1) | The amount is limited to the derivative liability balance and accordingly, does not include excess collateral pledged. |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
Long/Short Credit | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the | | | | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | Statements of Assets & Liabilities | | | | |
| | | | | | | Gross Amounts | | | Net Amounts of | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Gross Amounts of | | | Offset in the | | | Assets Presented in | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Recognized | | | Statements of | | | the Statements of | | | Financial | | | Cash Collateral | | | | |
Description | | Counterparty | | Assets | | | Assets & Liabilities | | | Assets & Liabilities | | | Instruments | | | Received | | | Net Amount | |
Credit Default Swaps | | Barclays | | $ | 28,293 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 28,293 | | | $ | (28,293 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Total Return Swap | | Goldman Sachs | | | 241,065 | | | | — | | | | 241,065 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 241,065 | |
Total | | | | $ | 269,358 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 269,358 | | | $ | (28,293 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 241,065 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | Statements of Assets & Liabilities | | | | |
| | | | | | | Gross Amounts | | | Net Amounts of | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Gross Amounts of | | | Offset in the | | | Liabilities Presented | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Recognized | | | Statements of | | | in the Statements of | | | Financial | | | Cash Collateral | | | | |
Description | | Counterparty | | Liabilities | | | Assets & Liabilities | | | Assets & Liabilities | | | Instruments (1) | | | Pledged(1) | | | Net Amount | |
Credit Default Swaps | | Barclays | | $ | (227,579 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (227,579 | ) | | $ | 28,293 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (199,286 | ) |
Credit Default Swaps | | HSBC | | | (283,718 | ) | | | — | | | | (283,718 | ) | | | 283,718 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total | | | | $ | (511,297 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (511,297 | ) | | $ | 312,011 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (199,286 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(1) The amount is limited to the derivative liability balance and accordingly, does not include excess collateral pledged. |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Monthly Distribution Fund | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Statements of Assets & | | | | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | Liabilities | | | | |
| | | | | | | Gross | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Amounts | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Gross | | | Offset in the | | | Net Amounts of | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Amounts of | | | Statements of | | | Assets Presented in | | | | | | Cash | | | | |
| | | | Recognized | | | Assets & | | | the Statements of | | | Financial | | | Collateral | | | | |
Description | | Counterparty | | Assets | | | Liabilities | | | Assets & Liabilities | | | Instruments | | | Received | | | Net Amount | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | US Bank | | $ | 461,576 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 461,576 | | | $ | (24,789 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 436,787 | |
Total | | | | $ | 461,576 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 461,576 | | | $ | (24,789 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 436,787 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Statements of Assets & | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | Liabilities | | | | |
| | | | | | | Gross | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Gross | | | Amounts | | | Net Amounts of | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Amounts of | | | Offset in the | | | Liabilities Presented | | | | | | Cash | | | | |
| | | | Recognized | | | Statements of | | | in the Statements of | | | Financial | | | Collateral | | | | |
Description | | Counterparty | | Liabilities | | | Assets & | | | Assets & Liabilities | | | Instruments (1) | | | Pledged | | | Net Amount | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | US Bank | | $ | (24,789 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (24,789 | ) | | $ | 24,789 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Written Options | | Societe Generale | | | (457,136 | ) | | | — | | | | (457,136 | ) | | | — | | | | 457,136 | | | | — | |
Total | | | | $ | (481,925 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (481,925 | ) | | $ | 24,789 | | | $ | 457,136 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (1) | The amount is limited to the derivative liability balance and accordingly, does not include excess collateral pledged. |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
l. Deposits with Broker for Futures, Options and Swaps
Fund | | Derivative Type | | Broker | | Deposit with Broker | |
International Opportunity Bond | | Swaps | | Citibank | | $ | 128,565 | |
| | Futures | | Barclays | | | 552,303 | |
Dynamic Macro | | Futures | | Morgan Stanley | | | 1,193,866 | |
Monthly Distribution | | Written Options | | Morgan Stanley | | | 3,200,000 | |
Monthly Distribution | | Securities Sold Short | | JP Morgan | | | 76,401,074 | |
US Enhanced Market | | Futures | | SG Americas Securities, LLC | | | 1,708,832 | |
m. Exchanged Traded Funds – The Funds may invest in 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.
n. 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 less foreign tax withholding (if any), 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 that the respective Fund, using reasonable diligence, becomes aware of such dividends and foreign tax withholding (If any). 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. The Fund recharacterizes distributions received from REIT investments based on information provided by the REIT into the following categories: ordinary income, long-term capital gains, and return of capital. If information is not available on a timely basis from the REIT, the recharacterization will be estimated based on available information which may include the previous year’s allocation. If new or additional information becomes available from the REIT at a later date, a recharacterization will be made in the following year.
o. Foreign Capital Gains Taxes — Foreign Capital Gains taxes are generally based on either income or gains earned or repatriated cash. Foreign Capital Gains tax is provided in accordance with the Funds’ understanding of applicable country’s tax using a tax service in that country. Each Fund accrues and applies such taxes to net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized gains as income and/or capital gains earned. The Trust is monitoring and recording accrued foreign capital gains tax on appreciated securities of $630,616 as of October 31, 2023, on Emerging Markets as shown on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. For the year ended October 31, 2023, Emerging Markets recorded net change in unrealized depreciation on Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities of $113,013 as shown on the Statement of Operations.
p. Foreign Tax Reclaims —The Funds are subject to foreign withholding tax imposed by certain foreign countries in which the Funds may invest. Withholding taxes are incurred on certain foreign dividends and are accrued at the time the dividend is recognized based on applicable foreign tax laws. The Funds may file withholding tax refunds in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. The Funds will record a receivable for such tax refunds based on several factors including; an assessment of a jurisdiction’s legal obligation to pay reclaims, administrative practices and payment history.
q. 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 2020 to 2022 and expected to be taken in tax year 2023 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 jurisdiction as U.S. Federal and California. 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.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
r. 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 Corporate/Government Bond, Floating Rate Bond, High-Yield Bond, International Opportunity Bond, Long/Short Credit, and Monthly Distribution which will distribute their respective net investment income, if any, monthly. 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.
s. Real Estate Investment Trusts – Real Estate Stock invests primarily in REITs. Distributions from REITs may be characterized as dividends, capital gains, and/or return of capital.
t. 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.
| 3. | PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT RISKS |
a. 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.
b. Natural Disaster/Epidemic Risk – Natural or environmental disasters, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis, and other severe weather-related phenomena generally, and widespread disease and illness, including pandemics and epidemics, have been and can be highly disruptive to economies and markets. They may adversely impact individual companies, sectors, industries, markets, currencies, interest and inflation rates, credit ratings, investor sentiment, and other factors affecting the value of the Funds’ investments. For example, the novel coronavirus (COVID -19), which was first detected in 2019, has resulted in, among other things, stressors to healthcare service infrastructure, country border closings, business and school closings, and disruptions to supply chains and customer activity. Natural disaster/epidemic risk could have a significant adverse impact on the Funds’ portfolio investments.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
c. Emerging Markets Risk – Emerging market countries may have relatively unstable governments, weaker economies, and less-developed legal systems which do not protect securities holders. Emerging market economies may be based on only a few industries and security issuers may be more susceptible to economic weakness and more likely to default. Emerging market securities also tend to be less liquid.
d. Foreign Investing Risk – Investments in foreign countries are subject to currency risk and country-specific risks such as political, diplomatic, regional conflicts, terrorism, war, social and economic instability, and policies that have the effect of decreasing the value of foreign securities. Foreign countries may be subject to different trading settlement practices, less government supervision, less publicly available information, limited trading markets and greater volatility than U.S. investments.
| 4. | 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 |
Corporate/Government Bond | | 0.65% – 0.95% | | 0.50% | | 0.15% – 0.45% |
Floating Rate Bond | | 0.78% – 0.98% | | 0.60% | | 0.18% – 0.38% |
High-Yield Bond | | 0.82% – 1.02% | | 0.60% | | 0.22% – 0.42% |
International Opportunity Bond | | 0.80% – 1.30% | | 0.60% | | 0.20% – 0.70% |
Large Cap Value | | 0.75% – 1.15% | | 0.65% | | 0.10% – 0.50% |
Small Cap Value | | 0.75% – 1.45% | | 0.65% | | 0.10% – 0.80% |
Focused Large Cap Growth | | 0.85% – 1.15% | | 0.65% | | 0.20% – 0.50% |
Small Cap Growth | | 0.65% – 1.65% | | 0.65% | | 0.00% – 1.00% |
Emerging Markets Stock | | 0.70% – 1.50% | | 0.65% | | 0.05% – 0.85% |
International Stock | | 0.95% – 1.65% | | 0.65% | | 0.30% – 1.00% |
Dynamic Macro * | | 0.90% – 1.60% | | 0.65% | | 0.25% – 0.95% |
Long/Short Credit | | 0.70% – 1.80% | | 0.65% | | 0.05% – 1.15% |
Monthly Distribution | | 0.87% – 1.63% | | 0.65% | | 0.22% – 0.98% |
Real Estate Stock | | 0.80% – 1.40% | | 0.65% | | 0.15% – 0.75% |
US Enhanced Market | | 0.95% – 1.35% | | 0.65% | | 0.30% – 0.70% |
| * | Prior to January 31, 2023, the Sub-Adviser’s portion for Dynamic Macro was 0.40% – 1.10% and the Management fee range was 1.05% to 1.75% |
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, some 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.
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, 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
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
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, 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.
Fund | Sub-Adviser | Benchmark | Base Fee | Null Zone | Minimum Fee | Maximum Fee |
Corporate/Government Bond | Virtus Fixed Income Advisers, LLC | Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index | 0.30% | +/- 0.15% | 0.15% | 0.45% |
Floating Rate Bond | PineBridge Investments LLC | Morningstar/LSTA U.S. Leveraged Loan 100 Index | 0.28% | +/- 0.00% | 0.18% | 0.38% |
High-Yield Bond | PineBridge Investments LLC | Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield Bond Ba/B 2% Issuer Capped Index | 0.32% | +/- 0.00% | 0.22% | 0.42% |
International Opportunity Bond | Virtus Fixed Income Advisers, LLC | Bloomberg Global ex US Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) | 0.45% | +/- 0.00% | 0.20% | 0.70% |
Large Cap Value * | Great Lakes Advisors, LLC. | Russell 1000 Value Total Return Index | 0.30% | +/- 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.50% |
Small Cap Value | Ziegler Capital Management, LLC | Russell 2000 Value Total Return Index | 0.45% | +/- 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.80% |
Focused Large Cap Growth | The Ithaka Group, LLC | Russell 1000 Growth Total Return Index | 0.35% | +/- 0.00% | 0.20% | 0.50% |
Small Cap Growth | Pier Capital, LLC | Russell 2000 Growth Total Return Index | 0.50% | +/- 0.20% | 0.00% | 1.00% |
Emerging Markets Stock | NS Partners Ltd. | MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) | 0.45% | +/- 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.85% |
International Stock | Arrow street Capital L.P. | MSCI All Country World Index ex USA (Net) | 0.65% | +/- 0.20% | 0.30% | 1.00% |
Dynamic Macro ** | Vontobel Asset Management, Inc. | Dow Jones Moderately Aggressive Portfolio Index | 0.60% | +/- 0.00% | 0.25% | 0.95% |
Long/Short Credit | Metlife Investment Advisors, LLC | BofA Merrill Lynch US 3-month Treasury Bill Index PLUS 300 bps (3.00%) | 0.60% | +/- 0.00% | 0.05% | 1.15% |
Monthly Distribution | Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co., LLC | Credit Suisse Merger Arbitrage Liquid Index*** | 0.60% | +/- 0.00% | 0.22% | 0.98% |
Real Estate Stock | American Assets Capital Advisers, LLC | Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Total Return Index | 0.45% | +/- 0.00% | 0.15% | 0.75% |
US Enhanced Market | PGIM Quantitative Solutions LLC | S&P 500 Total Return Index | 0.50% | +/- 0.00% | 0.30% | 0.70% |
| * | Effective April 3, 2023 Rothschild & Co. Asset Management US, Inc. was acquired by Great Lakes Advisors, LLC, a subsidiary of Wintrust Financial Corp. |
| ** | Effective February 1, 2023, Vontobel Asset Management, Inc. replaced Newton Investment Management North America, LLC as sub-adviser and the Fund’s Benchmark was changed to Dow Jones Moderately Aggressive Portfolio Index from IQ Hedge Global Macro Beta Index. Prior to January 31, 2023, Newton Investment Management North America, LLC had a Base Fee of 0.75%, a Minimum Fee of 0.40%, and a Maximum Fee of 1.10%. |
| *** | Effective March 1, 2023, the Benchmark Index of the Dunham Monthly Distribution Fund is the Credit Suisse Merger Arbitrage Liquid Index due to the discontinuation of the IQ Hedge Market Neutral Total Return Index in March 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023 the fulcrum fee is being calculated using a blended benchmark for the trailing 365 days consisting of the IQ Hedge Market Neutral Total Return Index and the Credit Suisse Merger Arbitrage Liquid Index. |
b. Administration, Fund Accounting and Transfer Agency Fees – Ultimus Fund Services, LLC (“UFS” or the “Administrator”) serves as the administrator, fund accountant and transfer agent for the Funds. For providing administration services, UFS 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; 0.05% on average net assets between $250 million and $500 million; 0.03% on average net assets between $500 million and $1 billion; and 0.01% on average net assets over $1 billion. Such fees are subject to an annual minimum of $400,000 in total for the entire Trust. For providing fund accounting services, UFS receives from the Trust a minimum annual fee of $262,500. For providing transfer agent services, UFS receives from the Trust a minimum annual fee of $214,000 plus a per account charge for 75,000 or more accounts.
Blu Giant, LLC, (“Blu Giant”), an affiliate of UFS, 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. An individual from UFS serves as an officer for the Trust and receives no additional compensation from the Trust for serving in that role.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
c. Distributor – The Distributor of the Funds is Dunham & Associates (the “Distributor”). The Funds have adopted an Amended and Restated Rule 12b-1 Plan (the “Plan”) in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act for Class A and Class C shares. The Plan for Class A shares authorizes the Funds to pay distribution fees to the Distributor or other entities on a monthly basis at an annualized rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares. The Plan for Class C shares authorizes the Funds to pay distribution fees at the annualized rate of 0.75% for the equity Funds and 0.50% for the fixed income Funds and shareholder servicing fees at the annualized rate of 0.25% to the Distributor or other entities on a monthly basis based on the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares. Class N shares do not pay distribution fees or shareholder servicing fees.
| | Distributor Sales Charges | | | 12b-1 and Shareholder Service | |
Fund | | Class A | | | Class A | | | Class C | |
Corporate/Government Bond | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 33,196 | | | $ | 19,567 | |
Floating Rate Bond | | | 3,367 | | | | 39,171 | | | | 45,522 | |
High-Yield Bond | | | 2,615 | | | | 34,158 | | | | 28,338 | |
International Opportunity Bond | | | 14 | | | | 16,019 | | | | 7,132 | |
Large Cap Value | | | 34,302 | | | | 53,734 | | | | 36,575 | |
Small Cap Value | | | 6,115 | | | | 18,910 | | | | 20,045 | |
Focused Large Cap Grow th | | | 27,121 | | | | 61,058 | | | | 74,785 | |
Small Cap Grow th | | | 20,398 | | | | 25,600 | | | | 19,764 | |
Emerging Markets Stock | | | 198 | | | | 40,932 | | | | 20,127 | |
International Stock | | | 520 | | | | 44,159 | | | | 39,892 | |
Dynamic Macro | | | 101 | | | | 15,191 | | | | 9,421 | |
Long/Short Credit | | | 5,058 | | | | 66,150 | | | | 34,067 | |
Monthly Distribution | | | 4,733 | | | | 66,003 | | | | 143,971 | |
Real Estate Stock | | | 1,989 | | | | 23,914 | | | | 23,033 | |
US Enhanced Market | | | 2,702 | | | | 12,164 | | | | 1,343 | |
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; $2,500 for all electronically-attended 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 $125,750 per annum including 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, 2023, certain Funds had portfolio trades executed with a certain brokers pursuant to a commission recapture agreement under which the brokers returned a portion of the Fund’s brokerage commissions on the Fund’s behalf. Such amounts, under such commission recapture agreement, are included in Commission Recapture in the Funds’ Statements of Operations and will be paid directly by the brokers for the expenses of the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2023, the amounts received by the Administrator on behalf of certain participating Funds under this arrangement were: Large Cap Value - $2,936, Small Cap Value - $41,219, Focused Large Cap Growth - $5,353 and Small Cap Growth - $10,130.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
| 5. | INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS |
The cost of purchases and the proceeds from sales of investments, other than short-term investments, for the year ended October 31, 2023 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 | |
Corporate/Government Bond | | $ | 91,044,092 | | | $ | 19,233,894 | | | $ | 26,331,493 | | | $ | 11,202,909 | |
Floating Rate Bond | | | 28,831,661 | | | | 93,996,645 | | | | — | | | | — | |
High-Yield Bond | | | 48,440,862 | | | | 28,090,172 | | | | — | | | | — | |
International Opportunity Bond | | | 38,495,420 | | | | 22,570,498 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Large Cap Value | | | 44,353,162 | | | | 73,548,030 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Small Cap Value | | | 60,452,931 | | | | 67,705,739 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Focused Large Cap Growth | | | 28,012,257 | | | | 88,826,744 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Small Cap Growth | | | 65,158,239 | | | | 86,102,374 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Emerging Markets Stock | | | 63,696,355 | | | | 71,893,480 | | | | — | | | | — | |
International Stock | | | 78,614,366 | | | | 103,794,578 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Dynamic Macro | | | 41,932,723 | | | | 27,844,807 | | | | 13,513,301 | | | | — | |
Long/Short Credit | | | 126,453,340 | | | | 135,402,164 | | | | 164,805,659 | | | | 158,359,981 | |
Monthly Distribution | | | 344,605,922 | | | | 331,540,758 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Real Estate Stock | | | 53,170,551 | | | | 57,560,883 | | | | — | | | | — | |
US Enhanced Market | | | — | | | | — | | | | 17,873,438 | | | | — | |
| 6. | 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, 2023, were as follows:
| | | | | Gross | | | Gross | | | Net Unrealized | |
| | Tax | | | Unrealized | | | Unrealized | | | Appreciation/ | |
| | Cost | | | Appreciation | | | Depreciation | | | (Depreciation) | |
Corporate/Government Bond | | $ | 149,739,529 | | | $ | 112,366 | | | $ | (14,968,926 | ) | | | (14,856,560 | ) |
Floating Rate Bond | | | 124,590,637 | | | | 694,800 | | | | (7,568,666 | ) | | | (6,873,866 | ) |
High-Yield Bond | | | 156,205,500 | | | | 3,197,205 | | | | (11,542,827 | ) | | | (8,345,622 | ) |
International Opportunity Bond | | | 61,051,804 | | | | 356,831 | | | | (7,880,604 | ) | | | (7,523,773 | ) |
Large Cap Value | | | 122,494,426 | | | | 34,850,181 | | | | (8,666,768 | ) | | | 26,183,413 | |
Small Cap Value | | | 80,170,079 | | | | 5,070,366 | | | | (7,428,419 | ) | | | (2,358,053 | ) |
Focused Large Cap Grow th | | | 94,747,994 | | | | 76,063,602 | | | | (2,697,451 | ) | | | 73,366,151 | |
Small Cap Grow th | | | 68,935,712 | | | | 8,497,091 | | | | (5,665,125 | ) | | | 2,831,966 | |
Emerging Markets Stock | | | 100,931,455 | | | | 12,743,828 | | | | (14,087,812 | ) | | | (1,343,984 | ) |
International Stock | | | 129,958,275 | | | | 13,859,493 | | | | (18,172,136 | ) | | | (4,312,643 | ) |
Dynamic Macro | | | 40,550,022 | | | | 2,751,576 | | | | (621,705 | ) | | | 2,129,871 | |
Long/Short Credit | | | 201,667,025 | | | | 257,019 | | | | (9,713,633 | ) | | | (9,456,614 | ) |
Monthly Distribution | | | 115,880,499 | | | | 25,990,919 | | | | (35,301,525 | ) | | | (9,310,606 | ) |
Real Estate Stock | | | 88,371,686 | | | | 6,826,952 | | | | (8,886,545 | ) | | | (2,059,593 | ) |
US Enhanced Market | | | 78,625,654 | | | | — | | | | (1,174,829 | ) | | | (1,174,829 | ) |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
| 7. | SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST |
Following is a summary of shareholder transactions for each Fund for the year or period ended October 31, 2023 and the year ended October 31, 2022, respectively:
For the year ended October 31, 2023:
| | 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 | |
Corporate/Government Bond | | | 6,898,325 | | | | 276,210 | | | | (1,793,384 | ) | | | 5,381,151 | | | | 995,330 | | | | 35,959 | | | | (227,788 | ) | | | 803,501 | |
Floating Rate Bond | | | 1,738,044 | | | | 1,251,679 | | | | (9,545,806 | ) | | | (6,556,083 | ) | | | 229,242 | | | | 153,139 | | | | (1,462,856 | ) | | | (1,080,475 | ) |
High-Yield Bond | | | 4,355,382 | | | | 716,354 | | | | (2,973,916 | ) | | | 2,097,820 | | | | 611,292 | | | | 101,927 | | | | (489,820 | ) | | | 223,399 | |
International Opportunity Bond | | | 2,944,432 | | | | 385,341 | | | | (1,072,807 | ) | | | 2,256,966 | | | | 405,192 | | | | 61,358 | | | | (176,069 | ) | | | 290,481 | |
Large Cap Value | | | 1,840,350 | | | | 227,314 | | | | (3,306,912 | ) | | | (1,239,248 | ) | | | 270,379 | | | | 31,430 | | | | (551,770 | ) | | | (249,961 | ) |
Small Cap Value | | | 1,229,854 | | | | 275,973 | | | | (1,567,185 | ) | | | (61,358 | ) | | | 168,025 | | | | 39,254 | | | | (230,370 | ) | | | (23,091 | ) |
Focused Large Cap Growth | | | 1,003,326 | | | | — | | | | (2,928,161 | ) | | | (1,924,835 | ) | | | 192,982 | | | | — | | | | (500,632 | ) | | | (307,650 | ) |
Small Cap Growth | | | 771,041 | | | | — | | | | (1,951,527 | ) | | | (1,180,486 | ) | | | 142,264 | | | | — | | | | (398,210 | ) | | | (255,946 | ) |
Emerging Markets Stock | | | 985,653 | | | | 17,990 | | | | (1,769,508 | ) | | | (765,865 | ) | | | 131,240 | | | | — | | | | (365,268 | ) | | | (234,028 | ) |
International Stock | | | 853,229 | | | | 280,741 | | | | (2,675,842 | ) | | | (1,541,872 | ) | | | 247,057 | | | | 43,071 | | | | (652,385 | ) | | | (362,257 | ) |
Dynamic Macro | | | 1,643,416 | | | | — | | | | (615,507 | ) | | | 1,027,910 | | | | 361,323 | | | | — | | | | (149,941 | ) | | | 211,382 | |
Long/Short Credit | | | 4,492,137 | | | | 1,060,875 | | | | (9,810,139 | ) | | | (4,257,127 | ) | | | 585,972 | | | | 141,966 | | | | (1,270,437 | ) | | | (542,499 | ) |
Monthly Distribution | | | 825,558 | | | | 415,344 | | | | (2,038,847 | ) | | | (797,945 | ) | | | 107,999 | | | | 69,529 | | | | (309,937 | ) | | | (132,409 | ) |
Real Estate Stock | | | 1,510,456 | | | | 35,859 | | | | (1,869,673 | ) | | | (323,358 | ) | | | 279,543 | | | | 3,169 | | | | (255,094 | ) | | | 27,618 | |
US Enhanced Market* | | | 5,305,898 | | | | — | | | | (353,657 | ) | | | 4,952,241 | | | | 794,752 | | | | — | | | | (52,221 | ) | | | 742,531 | |
| * | The Fund commenced operations on May 1, 2023 |
| | Class C Shares | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Net Increase | |
| | | | | Distributions | | | | | | (Decrease) in | |
Fund | | Issued | | | Reinvested | | | Redeemed | | | Shares | |
Corporate/Government Bond | | | 54,446 | | | | 4,469 | | | | (53,678 | ) | | | 5,237 | |
Floating Rate Bond | | | 20,848 | | | | 53,193 | | | | (178,580 | ) | | | (104,539 | ) |
High-Yield Bond | | | 40,857 | | | | 24,119 | | | | (98,922 | ) | | | (33,946 | ) |
International Opportunity Bond | | | 27,437 | | | | 9,277 | | | | (33,091 | ) | | | 3,623 | |
Large Cap Value | | | 18,774 | | | | 5,716 | | | | (67,485 | ) | | | (42,995 | ) |
Small Cap Value | | | 9,134 | | | | 18,051 | | | | (52,302 | ) | | | (25,117 | ) |
Focused Large Cap Growth | | | 12,586 | | | | — | | | | (110,712 | ) | | | (98,126 | ) |
Small Cap Growth | | | 8,488 | | | | — | | | | (68,712 | ) | | | (60,224 | ) |
Emerging Markets Stock | | | 8,257 | | | | — | | | | (49,487 | ) | | | (41,230 | ) |
International Stock | | | 7,053 | | | | 9,976 | | | | (70,992 | ) | | | (53,963 | ) |
Dynamic Macro | | | 21,404 | | | | — | | | | (27,066 | ) | | | (5,662 | ) |
Long/Short Credit | | | 24,781 | | | | 16,605 | | | | (140,703 | ) | | | (99,317 | ) |
Monthly Distribution | | | 31,690 | | | | 68,596 | | | | (173,909 | ) | | | (73,623 | ) |
Real Estate Stock | | | 20,211 | | | | — | | | | (59,166 | ) | | | (38,955 | ) |
US Enhanced Market* | | | 22,393 | | | | — | | | | (402 | ) | | | 21,991 | |
| * | The Fund commenced operations on May 1, 2023 |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
For the year ended October 31, 2022:
| | 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 | |
Corporate/Government Bond | | | 817,831 | | | | 85,209 | | | | (2,281,875 | ) | | | (1,378,835 | ) | | | 109,812 | | | | 8,781 | | | | (253,792 | ) | | | (135,199 | ) |
Floating Rate Bond | | | 3,679,891 | | | | 915,144 | | | | (5,419,943 | ) | | | (824,908 | ) | | | 637,236 | | | | 112,571 | | | | (732,330 | ) | | | 17,477 | |
High-Yield Bond | | | 1,624,016 | | | | 501,164 | | | | (2,885,704 | ) | | | (760,524 | ) | | | 344,626 | | | | 64,006 | | | | (284,942 | ) | | | 123,690 | |
International Opportunity Bond | | | 951,013 | | | | 279,890 | | | | (3,837,865 | ) | | | (2,606,962 | ) | | | 177,128 | | | | 40,431 | | | | (533,448 | ) | | | (315,889 | ) |
Large Cap Value | | | 2,912,920 | | | | 446,602 | | | | (1,607,735 | ) | | | 1,751,787 | | | | 479,304 | | | | 80,548 | | | | (590,387 | ) | | | (30,535 | ) |
Small Cap Value | | | 1,408,422 | | | | 466,893 | | | | (1,871,938 | ) | | | 3,377 | | | | 114,363 | | | | 79,784 | | | | (339,853 | ) | | | (145,706 | ) |
Focused Large Cap Growth | | | 2,781,652 | | | | 298,894 | | | | (814,781 | ) | | | 2,265,765 | | | | 399,032 | | | | 72,695 | | | | (304,591 | ) | | | 167,136 | |
Small Cap Growth | | | 2,492,192 | | | | 469,520 | | | | (811,754 | ) | | | 2,149,958 | | | | 354,910 | | | | 157,070 | | | | (423,547 | ) | | | 88,433 | |
Emerging Markets Stock | | | 2,635,295 | | | | 598,986 | | | | (1,364,956 | ) | | | 1,869,325 | | | | 407,407 | | | | 116,720 | | | | (235,676 | ) | | | 288,451 | |
International Stock | | | 2,020,121 | | | | 1,112,978 | | | | (2,357,528 | ) | | | 775,571 | | | | 271,053 | | | | 200,445 | | | | (408,971 | ) | | | 62,527 | |
Dynamic Macro | | | 946,512 | | | | — | | | | (526,569 | ) | | | 419,943 | | | | 145,154 | | | | — | | | | (74,420 | ) | | | 70,734 | |
Long/Short Credit | | | 9,358,178 | | | | 824,061 | | | | (7,592,535 | ) | | | 2,589,704 | | | | 1,628,749 | | | | 112,406 | | | | (1,661,504 | ) | | | 79,651 | |
Monthly Distribution | | | 1,218,712 | | | | 265,639 | | | | (2,669,761 | ) | | | (1,185,410 | ) | | | 148,530 | | | | 43,269 | | | | (290,962 | ) | | | (99,163 | ) |
Real Estate Stock | | | 1,704,276 | | | | 276,975 | | | | (1,103,495 | ) | | | 877,756 | | | | 187,864 | | | | 42,937 | | | | (179,666 | ) | | | 51,135 | |
| | Class C Shares | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Net Increase | |
| | | | | Distributions | | | | | | (Decrease) in | |
Fund | | Issued | | | Reinvested | | | Redeemed | | | Shares | |
Corporate/Government Bond | | | 63,722 | | | | 1,834 | | | | (49,990 | ) | | | 15,566 | |
Floating Rate Bond | | | 145,267 | | | | 29,211 | | | | (137,899 | ) | | | 36,579 | |
High-Yield Bond | | | 41,266 | | | | 18,328 | | | | (89,039 | ) | | | (29,445 | ) |
International Opportunity Bond | | | 18,020 | | | | 5,847 | | | | (45,612 | ) | | | (21,745 | ) |
Large Cap Value | | | 36,731 | | | | 16,659 | | | | (56,451 | ) | | | (3,061 | ) |
Small Cap Value | | | 39,043 | | | | 25,308 | | | | (58,794 | ) | | | 5,557 | |
Focused Large Cap Growth | | | 46,527 | | | | 30,182 | | | | (83,289 | ) | | | (6,580 | ) |
Small Cap Growth | | | 35,698 | | | | 59,612 | | | | (48,074 | ) | | | 47,236 | |
Emerging Markets Stock | | | 27,725 | | | | 18,531 | | | | (39,801 | ) | | | 6,455 | |
International Stock | | | 26,877 | | | | 45,942 | | | | (66,142 | ) | | | 6,677 | |
Dynamic Macro | | | 12,639 | | | | — | | | | (20,596 | ) | | | (7,957 | ) |
Long/Short Credit | | | 78,007 | | | | 14,234 | | | | (133,224 | ) | | | (40,983 | ) |
Monthly Distribution | | | 58,752 | | | | 39,360 | | | | (189,647 | ) | | | (91,535 | ) |
Real Estate Stock | | | 24,383 | | | | 17,077 | | | | (57,259 | ) | | | (15,799 | ) |
| 8. | DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS AND TAX COMPONENTS OF CAPITAL |
The tax character of dividends paid during the year ended October 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022 was as follows:
For fiscal year ended | | Ordinary | | | Long-Term | | | Return of | | | | |
10/31/2023 | | Income | | | Capital Gains | | | Capital | | | Total | |
Corporate/Government Bond * | | $ | 3,933,944 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,933,944 | |
Floating Rate Bond * | | | 12,599,686 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 12,599,686 | |
High-Yield Bond * | | | 6,930,206 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,930,206 | |
International Opportunity Bond* | | | 2,308,959 | | | | — | | | | 1,042,993 | | | | 3,351,952 | |
Large Cap Value | | | 2,639,617 | | | | 1,827,185 | | | | — | | | | 4,466,802 | |
Small Cap Value | | | 279,389 | | | | 4,275,847 | | | | — | | | | 4,555,236 | |
Focused Large Cap Growth | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Small Cap Growth | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Emerging Markets Stock | | | 219,990 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 219,990 | |
International Stock | | | 5,023,778 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,023,778 | |
Dynamic Macro | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Long/Short Credit * | | | 9,181,165 | | | | 2,144,449 | | | | — | | | | 11,325,614 | |
Monthly Distribution * | | | 2,926,993 | | | | — | | | | 13,617,081 | | | | 16,544,074 | |
Real Estate Stock | | | 462,010 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 462,010 | |
US Enhanced Market | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
For fiscal year ended | | Ordinary | | | Long-Term | | | Return of | | | | |
10/31/2022 | | Income | | | Capital Gains | | | Capital | | | Total | |
Corporate/Government Bond ** | | $ | 1,283,066 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,283,066 | |
Floating Rate Bond ** | | | 9,317,486 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,317,486 | |
High-Yield Bond ** | | | 5,031,200 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,031,200 | |
International Opportunity Bond ** | | | 2,626,747 | | | | 22,444 | | | | — | | | | 2,649,191 | |
Large Cap Value | | | 3,915,866 | | | | 6,478,567 | | | | — | | | | 10,394,433 | |
Small Cap Value | | | 8,413,359 | | | | 1,402,225 | | | | — | | | | 9,815,584 | |
Focused Large Cap Growth | | | — | | | | 16,249,986 | | | | 219 | | | | 16,250,205 | |
Small Cap Growth | | | 7,792,974 | | | | 6,672,424 | | | | — | | | | 14,465,398 | |
Emerging Markets Stock | | | 10,055,268 | | | | 1,701,647 | | | | 52,753 | | | | 11,809,668 | |
International Stock | | | 15,859,343 | | | | 9,039,564 | | | | — | | | | 24,898,907 | |
Dynamic Macro | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Long/Short Credit ** | | | 4,824,117 | | | | 4,459,491 | | | | — | | | | 9,283,608 | |
Monthly Distribution ** | | | — | | | | 2,080,414 | | | | 8,864,457 | | | | 10,944,871 | |
Real Estate Stock | | | 4,858,847 | | | | 1,798,209 | | | | — | | | | 6,657,056 | |
| * | Differences in distributions between the Statement of Changes paid from book and tax on the income funds relate to the adjustments for dividends payable for tax purposes. |
As of each of the Fund’s tax year-ended October 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
| | Undistributed | | | Undistributed | | | | | | Capital Loss | | | Other | | | Unrealized | | | Total | |
| | Ordinary | | | Long-Term | | | | | | Carry | | | Book/Tax | | | Appreciation/ | | | Accumulated | |
Fund | | Income | | | Capital Gains | | | Late Year Loss | | | Forwards | | | Differences | | | (Depreciation) | | | Earnings/(Deficits) | |
Corporate/Government Bond | | $ | 54,253 | | | | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (4,443,144 | ) | | $ | (3,368 | ) | | $ | (14,856,560 | ) | | $ | (19,248,819 | ) |
Floating Rate Bond | | | 13,560 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (21,158,993 | ) | | | (10,558 | ) | | | (6,873,866 | ) | | | (28,029,857 | ) |
High-Yield Bond | | | 368,954 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (12,053,321 | ) | | | (5,865 | ) | | | (8,345,622 | ) | | | (20,035,854 | ) |
International Opportunity Bond | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (6,806,374 | ) | | | (3,167 | ) | | | (7,533,141 | ) | | | (14,342,682 | ) |
Large Cap Value | | | 3,258,713 | | | | 3,636,079 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 26,183,413 | | | | 33,078,205 | |
Small Cap Value | | | 273,601 | | | | 1,727,289 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,358,053 | ) | | | (357,163 | ) |
Focused Large Cap Growth | | | — | | | | 3,994,933 | | | | (1,235,014 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 73,366,151 | | | | 76,126,070 | |
Small Cap Growth | | | — | | | | — | | | | (710,397 | ) | | | (15,394,482 | ) | | | — | | | | 2,831,966 | | | | (13,272,913 | ) |
Emerging Markets Stock | | | 430,001 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (24,116,290 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,344,560 | ) | | | (25,030,849 | ) |
International Stock | | | 3,596,449 | | | | 1,249,298 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4,333,965 | ) | | | 511,782 | |
Dynamic Macro | | | 1,810,095 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,100,011 | | | | 3,910,106 | |
Long/Short Credit | | | 255,842 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (7,884,720 | ) | | | (28,729 | ) | | | (9,458,625 | ) | | | (17,116,232 | ) |
Monthly Distribution | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (435,581 | ) | | | (9,310,606 | ) | | | (9,746,187 | ) |
Real Estate Stock | | | 953,581 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (28,194,904 | ) | | | 1,644,934 | | | | (2,059,593 | ) | | | (27,655,982 | ) |
US Enhanced Market | | | 686,210 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,385,151 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,174,829 | ) | | | (1,873,770 | ) |
The difference between book basis and tax basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation), undistributed net investment income and accumulated net realized gain from security transactions are primarily attributable to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, the mark-to-market treatment of open forward foreign currency, swap and 1256 futures and options contracts, and adjustments for partnerships, perpetual bonds, debt modification, passive foreign investment companies, C Corporation return of capital distributions and dividend payable. The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the table above includes unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) for the Funds. In addition, the amount listed under other book/tax differences are primarily attributable to the tax deferral of losses on straddles 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: Dunham Focused Large Cap Growth Fund incurred and elected to defer such late year losses of $1,235,014. Dunham Small Cap Growth Fund incurred and elected to defer such late year losses of $710,397.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
At October 31, 2023, the following Funds had capital loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes available to offset future capital gains, and utilized capital loss carryforwards as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | Capital Loss Carry | |
Fund | | Short-Term | | | Long-Term | | | Total | | | Forward Utilized | |
Corporate/Government Bond | | $ | 2,050,313 | | | $ | 2,392,831 | | | $ | 4,443,144 | | | $ | — | |
Floating Rate Bond | | | 3,904,112 | | | | 17,254,881 | | | | 21,158,993 | | | | — | |
High-Yield Bond | | | 3,914,697 | | | | 8,138,624 | | | | 12,053,321 | | | | — | |
International Opportunity Bond | | | 1,776,438 | | | | 5,029,936 | | | | 6,806,374 | | | | — | |
Large Cap Value | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Small Cap Value | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Focused Large Cap Growth | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,341,162 | |
Small Cap Growth | | | 14,473,460 | | | | 921,022 | | | | 15,394,482 | | | | — | |
Emerging Markets Stock | | | 17,908,006 | | | | 6,208,284 | | | | 24,116,290 | | | | — | |
International Stock | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,486,969 | |
Dynamic Macro | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,866,721 | |
Long/Short Credit | | | 6,160,293 | | | | 1,724,427 | | | | 7,884,720 | | | | — | |
Monthly Distribution | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Real Estate Stock | | | 16,157,665 | | | | 12,037,239 | | | | 28,194,904 | | | | — | |
US Enhanced Market | | | 554,060 | | | | 831,091 | | | | 1,385,151 | | | | — | |
During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023, the Funds utilized tax equalization which is the use of earnings and profits distributions to shareholders on redemption of shares as part of the dividends paid deduction for income tax purposes. Permanent book and tax differences, primarily attributable to the book/tax treatment of non-deductible expenses, net operating losses, distributions in excess, the use of tax equalization credits and adjustments for prior year tax returns resulted in reclassification for the tax year ended October 31, 2023, as follows:
| | Paid | | | | |
| | In | | | Accumulated | |
Fund | | Capital | | | Earnings (Loss) | |
Corporate/Government Bond | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Floating Rate Bond | | | — | | | | — | |
High-Yield Bond | | | — | | | | — | |
International Opportunity Bond | | | — | | | | — | |
Large Cap Value | | | 1,207,566 | | | | (1,207,566 | ) |
Small Cap Value | | | 802,519 | | | | (802,519 | ) |
Focused Large Cap Grow th | | | (1,055,663 | ) | | | 1,055,663 | |
Small Cap Grow th | | | (377,665 | ) | | | 377,665 | |
Emerging Markets Stock | | | — | | | | — | |
International Stock | | | 599,728 | | | | (599,728 | ) |
Dynamic Macro | | | 90,328 | | | | (90,328 | ) |
Long/Short Credit | | | — | | | | — | |
Monthly Distribution | | | 126,741 | | | | (126,741 | ) |
Real Estate Stock | | | — | | | | — | |
US Enhanced Market | | | (52,712 | ) | | | 52,712 | |
Net assets were unaffected by the above reclassifications.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
| 9. | FOREIGN TAX CREDIT (Unaudited) |
The following fund intends to elect to pass through to shareholders the income tax credit for taxes paid to foreign countries . Foreign source income and foreign tax expense per outstanding share as of fiscal years ended October 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022, were as follows:
For fiscal year ended | | | | | | |
10/31/2023 | | Foreign Taxes Paid | | | Foreign Source Income | |
Emerging Markets Stock | | $ | 0.98 | | | $ | 0.12 | |
International Stock | | $ | 0.09 | | | $ | 0.54 | |
| | | | | | | | |
For fiscal year ended | | | | | | |
10/31/2022 | | Foreign Taxes Paid | | | Foreign Source Income | |
Emerging Markets Stock | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.04 | |
International Stock | | $ | 0.08 | | | $ | 0.72 | |
Currently, the Funds have a $50,000,000 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 at rate of Prime less 1%. Prior to 9/20/2023, interest on borrowings was payable on an annual basis at a rate of Prime less 0.50%. 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. Based only on the days borrowed, the average amount of borrowings outstanding was as follows:
| | Average Borrowing | | | Largest Outstanding | | | | | | | |
Fund | | Outstanding | | | Balance | | | Loan Outstanding | | | Average Borrowing Rate | |
Corporate/Government Bond | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | | 0.00 | % |
Floating Rate Bond | | | 4,880,206 | | | | 24,624,000 | | | | 584,000 | | | | 7.27 | % |
High-Yield Bond | | | 630,111 | | | | 1,561,000 | | | | — | | | | 7.00 | % |
International Opportunity Bond | | | 203,813 | | | | 372,000 | | | | — | | | | 6.59 | % |
Large Cap Value | | | 4,448,556 | | | | 17,798,000 | | | | — | | | | 7.55 | % |
Small Cap Value | | | 721,871 | | | | 7,593,000 | | | | — | | | | 7.06 | % |
Focused Large Cap Growth | | | 6,269,368 | | | | 25,052,000 | | | | — | | | | 7.56 | % |
Small Cap Growth | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | % |
Emerging Markets Stock | | | 1,043,876 | | | | 3,196,000 | | | | — | | | | 7.64 | % |
International Stock | | | 599,718 | | | | 10,466,000 | | | | 202,000 | | | | 7.39 | % |
Dynamic Macro | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | % |
Long/Short Credit | | | 1,103,000 | | | | 2,245,000 | | | | — | | | | 7.85 | % |
Monthly Distribution | | | 794,000 | | | | 1,994,000 | | | | — | | | | 7.52 | % |
Real Estate Stock | | | 329,422 | | | | 6,110,000 | | | | — | | | | 7.49 | % |
US Enhanced Market | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | % |
The interest expense for all the Funds listed is included in interest expense on the statement of operations.
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. International Stock is below the 105% threshold due to market fluctuation. 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 Funds 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 is disclosed in the Funds’ Statements of Operations and is net of fees retained by the counterparty. Although risk is mitigated by the collateral, the Funds could experience a delay in recovering their 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. The remaining contractual maturity of those transactions are overnight and continuous.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
As of October 31, 2023 the below table shows the securities loan and collateral for the loan both of which are presented gross on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. All individual open security loan transactions were overcollateralized. This cash is invested in the Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio.
| | Market Value of | | | Market Value of | |
Fund | | Loaned Securities | | | Collateral | |
Corporate/Government Bond | | $ | 6,073,806 | | | $ | 6,208,648 | |
Floating Rate Bond | | | 2,639,999 | | | | 2,684,195 | |
High-Yield Bond | | | 32,168,359 | | | | 32,736,871 | |
International Opportunity Bond | | | 1,128,954 | | | | 1,150,293 | |
Large Cap Value | | | 11,804,785 | | | | 12,014,247 | |
Small Cap Value | | | 17,506,212 | | | | 17,799,478 | |
Focused Large Cap Growth | | | 18,115,263 | | | | 25,052,000 | |
Small Cap Growth | | | 14,677,330 | | | | 14,761,643 | |
Emerging Markets Stock | | | 363,048 | | | | 373,175 | |
International Stock | | | 5,952,575 | | | | 6,025,048 | |
Dynamic Macro | | | — | | | | — | |
Long/Short Credit | | | 5,178,649 | | | | 5,286,771 | |
Monthly Distribution | | | 7,167,017 | | | | 7,353,723 | |
Real Estate Stock | | | 21,994,503 | | | | 22,383,200 | |
US Enhanced Market | | | — | | | | — | |
Securities collateralized below 102% or 105% for foreign securities. 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% or 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 102% or 105% due to end of day market movement. The next business day, additional collateral is obtained/received from the borrower to replenish/reestablish 102% or 105%.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
The below table shows the collateral held by each Fund at the year ended October 31, 2023.
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Description | | Counterparty | | Liabilities | | | Liabilities | | | & Liabilities | | | Instruments | | | Pledged | | | Net Amount | |
Corporate/Government Bond | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Loaned | | US Bank | | $ | (6,208,648 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (6,208,648 | ) | | $ | 6,208,648 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Floating Rate Bond | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Loaned | | US Bank | | $ | (2,684,195 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,684,195 | ) | | $ | 2,684,195 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
High-Yield Bond | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Loaned | | US Bank | | $ | (32,736,871 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (32,736,871 | ) | | $ | 32,736,871 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
International Opportunity Bond | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Loaned | | US Bank | | $ | (1,150,293 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,150,293 | ) | | $ | 1,150,293 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Large Cap Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Loaned | | US Bank | | $ | (12,014,247 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (12,014,247 | ) | | $ | 12,014,247 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Small Cap Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Loaned | | US Bank | | $ | (17,799,478 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (17,799,478 | ) | | $ | 17,799,478 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Focused Large Cap Growth | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Loaned | | US Bank | | $ | (18,221,409 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (18,221,409 | ) | | $ | 18,221,409 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Small Cap Growth | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Loaned | | US Bank | | $ | (14,761,643 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (14,761,643 | ) | | $ | 14,761,643 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Emerging Markets Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Loaned | | US Bank | | $ | (373,175 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (373,175 | ) | | $ | 373,175 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
International Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Loaned | | US Bank | | $ | (6,025,048 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (6,025,048 | ) | | $ | 6,025,048 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Long/Short Credit | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Loaned | | US Bank | | $ | (5,286,771 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (5,286,771 | ) | | $ | 5,286,771 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Monthly Distribution | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Loaned | | US Bank | | $ | (7,353,723 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (7,353,723 | ) | | $ | 7,353,723 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Real Estate Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Loaned | | US Bank | | $ | (22,383,200 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (22,383,200 | ) | | $ | 22,383,200 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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| 12. | RECENT REGULATORY UPDATES |
On January 24, 2023, the SEC adopted rule and form amendments to require mutual funds and ETFs to transmit concise and visually engaging streamlined annual and semiannual reports to shareholders that highlight key information. Other information, including financial statements, will not appear in a streamlined shareholder report but must be available online, delivered free of charge upon request, and filed on a semiannual basis on Form N-CSR. The rule and form amendments have a compliance date of July 24, 2024. At this time, management is evaluating the impact of these amendments on the shareholder reports for the Funds.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
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 determined that no events or transactions occurred requiring adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of
Dunham Funds
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of Dunham Funds comprising Dunham Corporate/Government Bond Fund, Dunham Floating Rate Bond Fund, Dunham High-Yield Bond Fund, Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund, Dunham Large Cap Value Fund, Dunham Small Cap Value Fund, Dunham Focused Large Cap Growth Fund, Dunham Small Cap Growth Fund, Dunham Emerging Markets Stock Fund, Dunham International Stock Fund, Dunham Dynamic Macro Fund, Dunham Long/Short Credit Fund, Dunham Monthly Distribution Fund, Dunham Real Estate Fund, and Dunham US Enhanced Market Fund (the “Funds”) as of October 31, 2023, the related statements of operations and changes in net assets, the related notes, and the financial highlights for the year then ended, except for Dunham US Enhanced Market in which the related statement of operations and changes in net assets, the related notes, and the financial highlights are for the period May 1, 2023 (commencement of operations) to October 31, 2023 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of October 31, 2023, the results of their operations, changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for the year or period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The Funds’ financial statements and financial highlights for the years ended October 31, 2022, and prior, were audited by other auditors whose report dated December 30, 2022, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial highlights.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2023, by correspondence with the custodian, brokers, transfer agents and agent banks; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. Our audits also included evaluating the
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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. The Funds’ Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) includes additional information about the Trustees. To obtain a free copy of the SAI, please call the Funds toll free at (888) 3DUNHAM (338-6426) or by writing, via regular mail, to Dunham Funds, c/o Gemini Fund Services, LLC, P.O. Box 541150, Omaha, NE 68154, or, via overnight mail, to Dunham Funds, c/o Gemini Fund Services, LLC, 4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100, Elkhorn, NE 68022-3474.
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 6256 Greenwich Dr, Suite 550, San Diego, CA 92122.
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 During the Past 5 Years |
Non-Interested Trustees |
Henry R. Goldstein Age: 92 | Trustee | Since January 2008 | Retired; Self-employed consultant/mediator (financial services), 2009–2017; Independent Contractor, RBC Daniels (financial services company for telecom industry), 2007– 2009. | 15 | None |
Paul A. Rosinack Age: 76 | Trustee | Since January 2008 | Retired; President/Chief Executive Officer / Director, Qualigen, Inc., (manufacturer of medical products and equipment) 2004–2017. | 15 | None |
Michael J. Torvinen1 Age: 67 | Trustee | Since January 2021 | Self-employed, Torvinen Accounting and Consulting LLC, August 2014– present. | 15 | None |
| 1 | Since 2017, Mr. Torvinen has served as Trustee of DTC. DTC is a trust company licensed by the Nevada Department of Business & Industry, Financial Division and is an affiliate of the Adviser. |
TRUSTEES & OFFICERS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
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 During the Past 5 Years |
Interested Trustees and Officers |
Jeffrey A. Dunham Age: 62 | 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: 64 | 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 partners), 1999–present; Chief Financial Officer and Director, Dunham Trust Company, 1999– present. | N/A | N/A |
Viktoria Palermo Age: 45 | Chief Compliance Officer & AML Officer | Since September 2021 | Chief Compliance Officer, Dunham & Associates, Investment Counsel, Inc. (registered investment adviser, broker-dealer and distributor for mutual funds), September 2021–present; Operations Manager (2021), Chief Compliance Officer and AML Officer (2017– 2021), Associate Compliance Officer (2015–2017), Lucia Capital Group. | N/A | N/A |
Helmut Boisch Age: 44 | Secretary | Since March 2022 | Chief Operating Officer, Dunham & Associates, Investment Counsel, Inc. (registered investment adviser, broker-dealer and distributor for mutual funds), March 2022–present; Director, Global Head of Vendor Management (2018–2022), Director, Head of Operations Project Management (2017–2018), Vice President, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer (2014–2017), Allianz Global Investors. | N/A | N/A |
Ryan Dykmans Age: 41 | Assistant Secretary | Since October 2015 | Chief Investment Officer, August 2022-present; Director of Research, (June 2013-July 2022); 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 Gemini Fund Services, LLC 4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022-3474 Age: 54 | 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 Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) includes additional information about the Trustees and is available free of charge, upon request, by calling toll-free at (800) 442-4358.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) |
October 31, 2023 |
Dunham Funds |
15(c) Board Considerations |
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March 21, 2023 |
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On March 21, 2023, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of Dunham Funds (the “Trust”), a Delaware business trust, met to consider, among other things, (i) the approval of the investment advisory agreement (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”) between the new Dunham U.S. Enhanced Market Fund (“Enhanced Market” or the “Fund”) and Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc. (the “Adviser”) and (ii) the approval of the sub-advisory agreement (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement”) with PGIM Quantitative Solutions, LLC (“PQS”) on behalf of the Fund. The Investment Advisory Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreement collectively are referred to as the “Advisory Agreements.”
The Independent Trustees had requested and reviewed materials the Adviser and PQS provided prior to and during the meeting and had reviewed a memorandum from Fund counsel that reviewed their fiduciary duties pertaining to renewal of investment management and sub-advisory agreements and the factors they should consider in evaluating the Advisory Agreements.
Among other information, the Adviser and PQS provided information to assist the Independent Trustees in assessing the expected nature, extent and quality of services to be provided, information comparing the investment performance, advisory fees and expected operating expense ratio of the Fund to other funds, information about estimated profitability and/or financial condition and compliance and regulatory matters. The Board determined that, given the totality of the information provided with respect to the Advisory Agreements, the Board had received sufficient information to approve the Advisory Agreements.
The Independent Trustees and Fund counsel met in executive sessions to consider the approval of the Advisory Agreements.
Based upon its review, the Board concluded that it was in the best interests of Enhanced Market that the Advisory Agreements be approved. In considering the approval of the Advisory Agreements, the Board did not identify any single factor or group of factors as all-important or controlling, and considered a variety of factors in its analysis, including those discussed below. The Board did not allot a particular weight to any one factor or group of factors.
| II. | Investment Advisory Agreement |
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. In considering the approval of the Investment Advisory Agreement with the Adviser, the Board considered the nature, extent and quality of services that the Adviser will provide to the Fund, including the Adviser’s personnel and resources and the Adviser’s criteria for reviewing a sub-adviser’s performance. The Board reviewed the services the Adviser provided in serving as investment adviser, including the backgrounds of the personnel providing the investment management services and compliance staff. They also reviewed information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
provided regarding risk management and compliance and regulatory matters. The Board concluded that the services the Adviser would provide should be satisfactory.
Performance. The Board considered that the Adviser would delegate day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund’s strategy to the PQS and noted the ongoing oversight activities the Adviser would perform, including review of returns on a relative and absolute basis, evaluation of brokerage execution quality and yearly compliance reviews. The Board concluded that the Adviser would appropriately review and monitor PQS’s investment performance.
Advisory Fee. The Board reviewed the Fund’s advisory fee and expense ratio, taking into account the expected average net assets of the Fund. The Board concluded that the Adviser’s fee ranges are applied reasonably based on the nature of the Fund. In light of the nature, quality and extent of services the Adviser provided, the Board concluded that the Fund’s advisory fee was reasonable.
Economies of Scale. The Board considered the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the Fund grows and whether fee levels reflect a reasonable sharing of economies of scale for the benefit of Fund investors. The Board noted that breakpoints may be an appropriate way for the Adviser to share its economies of scale if the Fund experiences substantial asset growth. However, the Board recognized that no Fund in the Trust had yet reached an asset level where the Adviser could realize significant economies of scale. The Board observed that economies of scale will be considered in the future as Fund asset levels grow.
Profitability. The Board also reviewed the estimated profitability of the Adviser with respect to the Fund. The Board concluded that the estimated profitability of the Adviser in connection with the management of the Fund was reasonable, and at a level to adequately incentivize the Adviser to continue to provide high quality services.
Fallout Benefits. Because of its relationship with the Fund, the Adviser and its affiliates may receive certain benefits. The Board reviewed materials provided by the Adviser as to any such benefits.
| III. | Sub-Advisory Agreement |
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. In considering the approval of the Sub-Advisory Agreement with PQS on behalf of the Fund, the Board considered the nature, extent and quality of services PQS would provide under the Sub-Advisory Agreement. The Board reviewed the background of the investment professionals that would service the Fund, and PQS’s reputation, resources and investment approach. The Board also reviewed information provided regarding the structure of portfolio manager compensation, trading and brokerage practices, soft dollar usage, risk management and compliance matters. The Board concluded that the services that PQS would provide should be satisfactory.
Performance. The Board noted that the Fund was not yet operational but considered the performance of a similar PQS-managed investment strategy. The Board concluded that the services that PQS would provide should be satisfactory.
Sub-Advisory Fees and Economies of Scale. The Board considered the Fund’s sub-advisory fee schedule and noted the fees charged to comparable portfolios, if any, that PQS managed. The Board considered that the fee schedule was negotiated between the Adviser and PQS, an unaffiliated third party.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued) |
October 31, 2023 |
The Board reviewed the operation of the performance fee and the impact on fees and expenses based on various performance results. They discussed the unique nature of the performance fee, which results in higher fees when PQS delivers results, and how performance fees should be integrated into their analysis.
The Board confirmed its belief that performance fees help ensure that any significant fee adjustments are attributable to PQS’s skill, rather than to random performance fluctuations, and the performance fee aligns PQS’s interest with those of the Fund’s shareholders.
The Board also noted the Fund will pay a “fulcrum fee” consisting of: a “base fee” of 50 bps (0.50%) annually; and a “performance fee” at a rate that will vary by up to +/-20 bps (0.20%). The performance fee will be added to or subtracted from the base fee to arrive at the total fulcrum fee. The comparative index will be the S&P 500 Total Return Index over the applicable measurement period. The Board concluded that PQS’s fees were in a reasonable range.
The Board reviewed the relevance of economies of scale in the context of a sub-adviser that receives a performance-based fee. The Board agreed that the Adviser had successfully negotiated a favorable base fee with PQS, and that reductions based on asset growth, when coupled with the possibility of fee reductions based on performance, could hinder the Adviser’s ability to attract top sub-advisory talent. The Board agreed that pursuing breakpoints with PQS would not be in the best interests of Fund shareholders at this time.
Profitability and Fallout Benefits. The Board considered any information provided regarding PQS’s estimated profitability from providing sub-advisory services to the Fund. The Board noted that the sub-advisory fee schedule was negotiated between the Adviser and PQS, an unaffiliated third party. The Board reviewed materials provided regarding any additional benefits that PQS would receive.
IV. All Agreements
Conclusion. Based on all the information considered and the conclusions reached, the Board determined that the terms of the Advisory Agreements for the Fund are fair and reasonable, and that the approval of the Advisory Agreements is in the best interests of the Fund.
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 | | | | Ending | | |
| | Annualized | | Account | | Account | | Expenses | | Account | | Expenses |
| | Expense | | Value | | Value | | Paid During | | Value | | Paid During |
| | Ratio | | 05/01/23 | | 10/31/23 | | Period* | | 10/31/23 | | Period* |
Class N: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Corporate/Government Bond Fund | | 1.19% | | $1,000.00 | | $949.40 | | $5.86 | | $1,019.19 | | $6.07 |
Floating Rate Bond Fund | | 1.07% | | $1,000.00 | | $1,058.40 | | $5.54 | | $1,019.82 | | $5.43 |
High-Yield Bond Fund | | 1.35% | | $1,000.00 | | $1,059.20 | | $7.03 | | $1,018.38 | | $6.89 |
International Opportunity Bond Fund | | 1.74% | | $1,000.00 | | $1,002.90 | | $8.81 | | $1,016.41 | | $8.87 |
Large Cap Value Fund | | 1.10% | | $1,000.00 | | $949.70 | | $5.40 | | $1,019.67 | | $5.59 |
Small Cap Value Fund | | 1.69% | | $1,000.00 | | $983.10 | | $8.45 | | $1,016.68 | | $8.59 |
Focused Large Cap Growth Fund | | 1.31% | | $1,000.00 | | $1,208.00 | | $7.32 | | $1,018.58 | | $6.69 |
Small Cap Growth Fund | | 1.90% | | $1,000.00 | | $1,058.40 | | $9.87 | | $1,015.62 | | $9.66 |
Emerging Markets Stock Fund | | 1.18% | | $1,000.00 | | $947.20 | | $5.78 | | $1,019.27 | | $5.99 |
International Stock Fund | | 2.04% | | $1,000.00 | | $978.40 | | $10.19 | | $1,014.90 | | $10.38 |
Dynamic Macro Fund | | 2.11% | | $1,000.00 | | $1,049.60 | | $10.89 | | $1,014.58 | | $10.70 |
Long/Short Credit Fund | | 0.79% | | $1,000.00 | | $992.80 | | $3.98 | | $1,021.21 | | $4.04 |
Monthly Distribution Fund | | 0.42% | | $1,000.00 | | $1,011.90 | | $2.12 | | $1,023.10 | | $2.13 |
Real Estate Stock Fund | | 1.03% | | $1,000.00 | | $1,000.60 | | $5.19 | | $1,020.01 | | $5.24 |
U.S. Enhanced Market Fund | | 1.40% | | $1,000.00 | | $991.40 | | $7.00 | | $1,018.17 | | $7.10 |
Class A: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Corporate/Government Bond Fund | | 1.44% | | $1,000.00 | | $949.00 | | $7.09 | | $1,017.93 | | $7.34 |
Floating Rate Bond Fund | | 1.24% | | $1,000.00 | | $1,057.10 | | $6.41 | | $1,018.97 | | $6.30 |
High-Yield Bond Fund | | 1.60% | | $1,000.00 | | $1,058.50 | | $8.29 | | $1,017.15 | | $8.12 |
International Opportunity Bond Fund | | 1.99% | | $1,000.00 | | $1,001.70 | | $10.06 | | $1,015.16 | | $10.13 |
Large Cap Value Fund | | 1.35% | | $1,000.00 | | $948.20 | | $6.63 | | $1,018.40 | | $6.87 |
Small Cap Value Fund | | 1.94% | | $1,000.00 | | $982.00 | | $9.69 | | $1,015.42 | | $9.86 |
Focused Large Cap Growth Fund | | 1.56% | | $1,000.00 | | $1,206.60 | | $8.70 | | $1,017.32 | | $7.95 |
Small Cap Growth Fund | | 2.08% | | $1,000.00 | | $1,056.80 | | $10.77 | | $1,014.73 | | $10.55 |
Emerging Markets Stock Fund | | 1.43% | | $1,000.00 | | $946.60 | | $7.00 | | $1,018.01 | | $7.26 |
International Stock Fund | | 2.29% | | $1,000.00 | | $977.00 | | $11.43 | | $1,013.64 | | $11.64 |
Dynamic Macro Fund | | 2.36% | | $1,000.00 | | $1,048.20 | | $12.19 | | $1,013.30 | | $11.98 |
Long/Short Credit Fund | | 1.07% | | $1,000.00 | | $991.60 | | $5.37 | | $1,019.82 | | $5.44 |
Monthly Distribution Fund | | 0.66% | | $1,000.00 | | $1,010.80 | | $3.33 | | $1,021.89 | | $3.35 |
Real Estate Stock Fund | | 1.29% | | $1,000.00 | | $999.20 | | $6.51 | | $1,018.70 | | $6.57 |
US Enhanced Market Fund | | 1.66% | | $1,000.00 | | $990.00 | | $8.33 | | $1,016.83 | | $8.44 |
DUNHAM FUNDS’ EXPENSES (Unaudited) (Continued) |
| | | | | | Actual | | Hypothetical |
| | Fund’s | | Beginning | | Ending | | | | Ending | | |
| | Annualized | | Account | | Account | | Expenses | | Account | | Expenses |
| | Expense | | Value | | Value | | Paid During | | Value | | Paid During |
| | Ratio | | 05/01/23 | | 10/31/23 | | Period* | | 10/31/23 | | Period* |
Class C: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Corporate/Government Bond Fund | | 1.94% | | $1,000.00 | | $946.20 | | $9.53 | | $1,015.42 | | $9.87 |
Floating Rate Bond Fund | | 1.88% | | $1,000.00 | | $1,054.50 | | $9.73 | | $1,015.73 | | $9.55 |
High-Yield Bond Fund | | 1.98% | | $1,000.00 | | $1,054.30 | | $10.25 | | $1,015.23 | | $10.05 |
International Opportunity Bond Fund | | 2.49% | | $1,000.00 | | $999.20 | | $12.56 | | $1,012.64 | | $12.65 |
Large Cap Value Fund | | 2.10% | | $1,000.00 | | $944.80 | | $10.30 | | $1,014.62 | | $10.67 |
Small Cap Value Fund | | 2.69% | | $1,000.00 | | $978.90 | | $13.42 | | $1,011.64 | | $13.64 |
Focused Large Cap Growth Fund | | 2.46% | | $1,000.00 | | $1,201.80 | | $13.64 | | $1,012.82 | | $12.47 |
Small Cap Growth Fund | | 2.88% | | $1,000.00 | | $1,052.60 | | $14.88 | | $1,010.71 | | $14.58 |
Emerging Markets Stock Fund | | 2.18% | | $1,000.00 | | $942.30 | | $10.66 | | $1,014.23 | | $11.05 |
International Stock Fund | | 3.04% | | $1,000.00 | | $973.30 | | $15.14 | | $1,009.86 | | $15.42 |
Dynamic Macro Fund | | 3.11% | | $1,000.00 | | $1,044.30 | | $16.04 | | $1,009.51 | | $15.77 |
Long/Short Credit Fund | | 1.74% | | $1,000.00 | | $987.50 | | $8.70 | | $1,016.45 | | $8.83 |
Monthly Distribution Fund | | 1.37% | | $1,000.00 | | $1,007.30 | | $6.93 | | $1,018.30 | | $6.97 |
Real Estate Stock Fund | | 1.93% | | $1,000.00 | | $995.60 | | $9.69 | | $1,015.50 | | $9.78 |
US Enhanced Market Fund | | 2.37% | | $1,000.00 | | $986.40 | | $11.88 | | $1,013.24 | | $12.04 |
| * | 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, 2023). |
NOTICE OF PRIVACY POLICY & PRACTICES
Privacy Notice
FACTS | WHAT DO 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 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 non-affiliates to market to you | No | We don’t share |
Questions? | Call (800) 442-4358 or go to www.dunham.com |
Definitions 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. |
| 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 non-affiliates 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., Dunham Trust Company. |
Non-affiliates | Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies. ■ Dunham Funds do not share with non-affiliates 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 do not 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-PORT. Form N-PORT 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-PORT is available without charge, upon request, by calling (888)-3DUNHAM (338-6426).
P.O. Box 910309
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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.
DUNHAM-A23
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.
The Registrant's board of trustees has determined that Michael Torvinen is an audit committee financial expert, as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR. Mr. Torvinen is independent for purposes of this Item 3.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
FY 2023 $ 192,000
FY 2022 $ 173,600
FY 2023 $ 0
FY 2022 $ 0
Nature of the fees:
FY 2023 $ 34,500
FY 2022 $ 30,800
Nature of the fees: Preparation of federal and state tax returns and review of annual dividend calculations.
Registrant Adviser
FY 2023 $ 0 $ 0
FY 2022 $ 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) | There were no services described in each of paragraphs (b) through (d) of this Item that were approved by the audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X. |
(f) | Not applicable. The percentage of hours expended on the principal accountant's engagement to audit the registrant's financial statements for the most recent fiscal year that were attributed to work performed by persons other than the principal accountant's full-time, permanent employees was zero percent (0%). |
(g) | All non-audit fees billed by the registrant's principal accountant for services rendered to the registrant for each of the last two fiscal years are disclosed in (b)-(d) above. There were no audit or non-audit services performed by the registrant's principal accountant for the registrant's adviser. |
(h) Not applicable.
(i) Not applicable
(j) Not applicable
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 changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 13. 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, Principal Executive Officer/President
Date 1/5/24
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, Principal Executive Officer/President
Date 1/5/24
By (Signature and Title)
/s/ Denise Iverson
Denise Iverson, Principal Financial Officer/Treasurer
Date 1/5/24