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 number811-22576
Ranger Funds Investment Trust
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
2828 Harwood Street
Suite 1900
Dallas, TX 75201
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)
National Corporate Research, Ltd.
615 South DuPont Highway
Dover, Delaware 19901
(Name and address of agent for service)
With Copy to:
JoAnn M. Strasser, Thompson Hine LLP
41 South High Street, Suite 1700
Columbus, Ohio 43215
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (214) 871-5200
Date of fiscal year end:July 31
Date of reporting period: January 31, 2020
Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection and policymaking roles.
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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
Ranger Funds Investment Trust
Ranger Small Cap Fund
Institutional Class (RFISX)
Ranger Quest for Income and Growth Fund
Investor Class (RFTDX)
Institutional Class (RFIDX)
Ranger Micro Cap Fund
Institutional Class (RFIMX)
RG Tactical Market Neutral Fund
Institutional Class (RFIIX)
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
JANUARY 31, 2020
(UNAUDITED)
This material must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus.
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Funds' shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Funds’ website www.rangercapital.com and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Funds electronically by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, if you are a direct investor, by following the instructions included with paper Fund documents that have been mailed to you.
RANGER FUNDS INVESTMENT TRUST
RANGER SMALL CAP FUND
SUPPLEMENTARY PORTFOLIO INFORMATION
JANUARY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
FUND PROFILE:
| |
Top Ten Long-Term Portfolio Holdings * | (% of Net Assets) |
WNS Holdings Ltd. ADR (India) | 5.27% |
Pegasystems, Inc. | 4.62% |
Repligen Corp. | 3.76% |
Inter Parfums, Inc. | 3.27% |
PRA Health Sciences, Inc. | 3.07% |
Maximus, Inc. | 3.07% |
Skyline Champion Corp. | 2.89% |
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. | 2.84% |
Qualys, Inc. | 2.81% |
J&J Snack Foods Corp. | 2.75% |
| 34.35% |
| |
Portfolio Allocation | (% of Net Assets) |
Common Stocks | 97.16% |
Short-Term Investment | 2.93% |
Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets | (0.09)% |
| 100.00% |
*Excludes Short-Term Investments.
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RANGER FUNDS INVESTMENT TRUST
RANGER QUEST FOR INCOME & GROWTH FUND
SUPPLEMENTARY PORTFOLIO INFORMATION
JANUARY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
FUND PROFILE:
| |
Top Ten Long-Term Portfolio Holdings * | (% of Net Assets) |
Microsoft Corp. | 6.33% |
CME Group, Inc. Class A | 5.28% |
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. | 5.11% |
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. Class A | 5.08% |
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, L.P. (Bermuda) | 4.12% |
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. | 4.08% |
AT&T, Inc. | 3.93% |
Home Depot, Inc. | 3.68% |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | 3.66% |
Crown Castle International Corp. | 3.52% |
| 44.79% |
| |
Portfolio Allocation | (% of Net Assets) |
Common Stocks | 73.86% |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | 15.70% |
Preferred Stocks | 1.01% |
Master Limited Partnerships & Publicly Traded Partnerships | 4.12% |
Short-Term Investment | 5.33% |
Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets | (0.02)% |
| 100.00% |
*Excludes Short-Term Investment.
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RANGER FUNDS INVESTMENT TRUST
RANGER MICRO CAP FUND
SUPPLEMENTARY PORTFOLIO INFORMATION
JANUARY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
FUND PROFILE:
| |
Top Ten Long-Term Portfolio Holdings * | (% of Net Assets) |
NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. | 5.23% |
America's Car-Mart, Inc. | 4.43% |
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. | 4.10% |
i3 Verticals, Inc. Class A | 4.05% |
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. | 4.02% |
Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc. | 3.97% |
Green Brick Partners, Inc. | 3.89% |
Allied Motion Technologies, Inc. | 3.71% |
iRadimed Corp. | 3.67% |
QAD, Inc. | 3.38% |
| 40.45% |
| |
Portfolio Allocation | (% of Net Assets) |
Common Stocks | 94.02% |
Exchange Traded Fund | 3.04% |
Short-Term Investment | 2.47% |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | 0.47% |
| 100.00% |
*Excludes Short-Term Investment.
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RANGER FUNDS INVESTMENT TRUST
RG TACTICAL MARKET NEUTRAL FUND
SUPPLEMENTARY PORTFOLIO INFORMATION
JANUARY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
FUND PROFILE:
| |
Top Ten Long-Term Portfolio Holdings * | (% of Net Assets) |
iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol Japan ETF | 2.11% |
iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 1.74% |
iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol Europe ETF | 1.40% |
iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF | 1.22% |
iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF | 0.85% |
iShares MSCI Japan Small-Cap ETF | 0.85% |
Agilysys, Inc. | 0.83% |
First Trust Eurozone AlphaDEX ETF (United Kingdom) | 0.79% |
Vonage Holdings Corp. | 0.78% |
Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. | 0.72% |
| 11.29% |
| |
Portfolio Allocation | (% of Net Assets) |
Common Stocks | 64.15% |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | 22.41% |
Exchange Traded Funds | 8.96% |
Short-Term Investment | 1.98% |
Securities Sold Short | (58.96)% |
Other Assets Less Liabilities (Including Deposits for Securities Sold Short) | 61.46% |
| 100.00% |
* Excludes Short-Term Investment and Securities Sold Short.
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RANGER FUNDS INVESTMENT TRUST
RANGER SMALL CAP FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
JANUARY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
| | | | |
| Shares | | | Value |
| | | | |
COMMON STOCKS - 97.16% | |
| | | | |
| Aerospace - 3.36% | |
| 24,676 | | Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. * | $ 452,558 |
| 5,550 | | Axon Enterprise, Inc. * | 426,295 |
| | | | 878,853 |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Ranching - 0.86% | |
| 2,941 | | Calavo Growers, Inc. | 225,310 |
| | | | |
| Back Office Support, HR & Consulting - 8.34% | |
| 19,329 | | WNS Holdings Ltd. ADR (India) * | 1,379,317 |
| 11,189 | | Maximus, Inc. | 802,811 |
| | | | 2,182,128 |
| Banks: Diversified - 1.76% | |
| 20,413 | | CenterState Bank Corp. | 460,517 |
| | | | |
| Banks: Savings/Thrifts & Mortgage Lending - 1.71% | |
| 27,975 | | Banc of California, Inc. | 446,481 |
| | | | |
| Biotechnology - 6.83% | |
| 9,797 | | Repligen Corp. * | 983,521 |
| 7,929 | | PRA Health Sciences, Inc. * | 803,287 |
| | | | 1,786,808 |
| Building Materials - 1.52% | |
| 3,966 | | Armstrong World Industries, Inc. | 397,909 |
| | | | |
| Chemicals: Specialty - 1.45% | |
| 2,280 | | Quaker Chemical Corp. | 378,526 |
| | | | |
| Computer Services, Software & Systems - 18.48% | |
| 14,012 | | Pegasystems, Inc. | 1,207,974 |
| 8,565 | | Qualys, Inc. * | 734,363 |
| 15,390 | | Workiva, Inc. Class A * | 700,091 |
| 13,190 | | Mimecast Ltd. (United Kingdom) * | 673,086 |
| 5,455 | | Mercury Systems, Inc. * | 418,671 |
| 8,652 | | Endava PLC Class A ADR (United Kingdom) * | 399,463 |
| 3,018 | | AppFolio, Inc. Class A * | 396,686 |
| 20,218 | | Box, Inc. Class A * | 303,876 |
| | | | 4,834,210 |
| Consumer Lending - 1.73% | |
| 1,453 | | LendingTree, Inc. * | 452,174 |
| | | | |
| Cosmetics - 3.27% | |
| 12,379 | | Inter Parfums, Inc. | 855,513 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RANGER FUNDS INVESTMENT TRUST
RANGER SMALL CAP FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JANUARY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
| | | | |
| Shares | | | Value |
| | | | |
| Diversified Materials & Processing - 1.11% | |
| 1,990 | | Cabot Microelectronics Corp. | $ 289,565 |
| | | | |
| Education Services - 2.54% | |
| 16,142 | | Chegg, Inc. * | 665,535 |
| | | | |
| Electronics - 0.88% | |
| 13,074 | | nLight, Inc. * | 229,710 |
| | | | |
| Engineering & Contracting Services - 1.35% | |
| 3,090 | | TopBuild Corp. * | 353,836 |
| | | | |
| Financial Data & Systems - 4.41% | |
| 25,850 | | Evo Payments, Inc. Class A * | 716,303 |
| 13,502 | | i3 Verticals, Inc. Class A * | 435,980 |
| | | | 1,152,283 |
| Foods - 2.75% | |
| 4,332 | | J&J Snack Foods Corp. | 718,419 |
| | | | |
| Health Care: Misc. - 2.63% | |
| 8,040 | | Medpace Holdings, Inc. * | 687,822 |
| | | | |
| Health Care Services - 4.76% | |
| 11,522 | | Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc. * | 669,082 |
| 11,751 | | Bio Telemetry, Inc. * | 574,859 |
| | | | 1,243,941 |
| Insurance: Multi-Line - 1.14% | |
| 5,715 | | Goosehead Insurance, Inc. Class A * | 298,209 |
| | | | |
| Manufactured Housing - 2.89% | |
| 26,278 | | Skyline Champion Corp. * | 755,492 |
| | | | |
| Medical & Dental Instruments & Supplies - 5.31% | |
| 7,761 | | Neogen Corp. * | 522,082 |
| 12,797 | | LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. | 460,500 |
| 3,995 | | CONMED Corp. | 406,212 |
| | | | 1,388,794 |
| Medical Equipment - 1.68% | |
| 5,130 | | Integer Holdings Corp. * | 438,102 |
| | | | |
| Medical Services - 1.81% | |
| 14,670 | | NeoGenomics, Inc. * | 472,814 |
| | | | |
| Oil Well Equipment & Services - 0.95% | |
| 35,658 | | Select Energy Services, Inc. Class A * | 248,180 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RANGER FUNDS INVESTMENT TRUST
RANGER SMALL CAP FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JANUARY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
| | | | |
| Shares | | | Value |
| | | | |
| Pharmaceuticals - 1.29% | |
| 3,378 | | Heska Corp. * | $ 338,442 |
| | | | |
| Restaurants - 1.04% | |
| 6,864 | | BJ's Restaurants, Inc. | 273,050 |
| | | | |
| Scientific Instruments: Gauges & Meters - 2.84% | |
| 2,834 | | Mesa Laboratories, Inc. | 743,755 |
| | | | |
| Semiconductors & Components - 1.49% | |
| 3,954 | | Silicon Laboratories, Inc. * | 388,718 |
| | | | |
| Specialty Retail - 2.23% | |
| 6,032 | | SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. * | 582,390 |
| | | | |
| Textiles, Apparel & Shoes - 1.36% | |
| 9,248 | | Steven Madden Ltd. | 356,603 |
| | | | |
| Truckers - 2.12% | |
| 14,558 | | Marten Transport, Ltd. | 302,224 |
| 2,890 | | SAIA, Inc. * | 251,719 |
| | | | 553,943 |
| Utilities: Telecommunications - 1.27% | |
| 4,699 | | Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. | 333,300 |
| | | | |
| TOTAL FOR COMMON STOCKS (Cost $20,311,892) - 97.16% | $ 25,411,332 |
| | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 2.93% | |
| 765,119 | | First American Government Obligation Fund - Class Z 1.45% ** (Cost $765,119) | $ 765,119 |
| | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $21,077,011) *** - 100.09% | $ 26,176,451 |
| | | | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (0.09%) | (23,106) |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ 26,153,345 |
ADR - American Depositary Receipts.
* Non-income producing securities during the period.
** The rate shown represents the yield at January 31, 2020.
*** Represents cost for financial reporting purposes. Aggregate cost for federal tax purposes is $21,077,011, and differs from market value by net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of securities as follows:
Gross Unrealized Appreciation (Tax) $5,685,228
Gross Unrealized Depreciation (Tax) (585,788)
Total $5,099,440
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RANGER FUNDS INVESTMENT TRUST
RANGER QUEST FOR INCOME & GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
JANUARY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
| | | | |
| Shares | | | Value |
| | | | |
COMMON STOCKS - 73.86% | |
| | | | |
| Aerospace & Defense - 1.46% | |
| 523 | | Lockheed Martin Corp. | $ 223,907 |
| | | | |
| Banks - 8.23% | |
| 5,907 | | J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. | 781,851 |
| 14,548 | | Bank of America Corp. | 477,611 |
| | | | 1,259,462 |
| Biotechnology - 2.64% | |
| 4,995 | | AbbVie, Inc. | 404,695 |
| | | | |
| Capital Markets - 15.50% | |
| 3,720 | | CME Group, Inc. Class A | 807,649 |
| 8,169 | | Blackstone Group, Inc. Class A | 498,881 |
| 9,080 | | Main Street Capital Corp. Class C | 391,076 |
| 17,984 | | Ares Capital Corp. | 338,459 |
| 18,280 | | Golub Capital BDC, Inc. | 336,535 |
| | | | 2,372,600 |
| Chemicals - 1.79% | |
| 5,300 | | Dow, Inc. | 244,171 |
| 1,012 | | Corteva, Inc. | 29,267 |
| | | | 273,438 |
| Diversified Telecommunication Services - 9.18% | |
| 15,974 | | AT&T, Inc. | 600,942 |
| 9,415 | | Verizon Communications, Inc. | 559,628 |
| 5,181 | | BCE, Inc. (Canada) | 243,921 |
| | | | 1,404,491 |
| Electric Utilities - 2.52% | |
| 3,943 | | Duke Energy Corp. | 384,955 |
| | | | |
| Food Products - 1.57% | |
| 10,033 | | Mowi ASA (Norway) | 240,059 |
| | | | |
| Insurance - 5.65% | |
| 71,531 | | Insurance Australia Group Ltd. (Australia) | 338,758 |
| 2,570 | | Swiss RE AG ORD (Switzerland) * | 290,797 |
| 795 | | Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen (Germany) * | 234,848 |
| | | | 864,403 |
| Marine - 0.47% | |
| 8,979 | | Costamare, Inc. ADR (Monaco) | 71,203 |
| | | | |
| Multiline Retail - 2.84% | |
| 3,925 | | Target Corp. | 434,655 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RANGER FUNDS INVESTMENT TRUST
RANGER QUEST FOR INCOME & GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JANUARY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
| | | | |
| Shares | | | Value |
| | | | |
| Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 2.81% | |
| 16,278 | | Royal Dutch Shell Plc. Class B (United Kingdom) | $ 429,837 |
| | | | |
| Pharmaceuticals - 3.13% | |
| 3,216 | | Johnson & Johnson | 478,766 |
| | | | |
| Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 3.40% | |
| 9,660 | | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ADR (Taiwan) | 521,060 |
| | | | |
| Software - 6.33% | |
| 5,693 | | Microsoft Corp. | 969,119 |
| | | | |
| Specialty Retail - 3.69% | |
| 2,472 | | Home Depot, Inc. | 563,863 |
| | | | |
| Wireless Telecommunication Services - 2.65% | |
| 26,890 | | Tele2 AB Class B (Sweden) | 405,994 |
| | | | |
| TOTAL FOR COMMON STOCKS (Cost $9,079,646) - 73.86% | $ 11,302,507 |
| | | | |
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS - 15.70% | |
| | | | |
| Equity Real Estate Investment Trust - 6.55% | |
| 3,594 | | Crown Castle International Corp. | 538,525 |
| 200,936 | | Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust (Singapore) | 463,704 |
| | | | 1,002,229 |
| Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trust - 9.15% | |
| 20,352 | | Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. Class A | 777,446 |
| 24,304 | | Starwood Property Trust, Inc. | 623,641 |
| | | | 1,401,087 |
| | | | |
| TOTAL FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS (Cost $1,891,450) - 15.70% | $ 2,403,316 |
| | | | |
PREFERRED STOCKS - 1.01% | |
| | | | |
| Capital Markets - 1.01% | |
| 6,660 | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 4.000% Perpetual | 154,445 |
| | | | |
| TOTAL FOR PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $157,823) - 1.01% | $ 154,445 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RANGER FUNDS INVESTMENT TRUST
RANGER QUEST FOR INCOME & GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JANUARY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
| | | | |
| | Value |
| MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS & PUBLICLY TRADED PARTNERSHIPS - 4.12% | |
| | |
| Electric Utilities - 4.12% | |
| 11,604 | | Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, L.P. (Bermuda) | 631,258 |
| | | | |
| TOTAL FOR MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS & PUBLICLY TRADED PARTNERSHIPS (Cost $240,841) - 4.12% | $ 631,258 |
| | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 5.33% | |
| 815,241 | | First American Government Obligation Fund - Class Z 1.45% ** (Cost $815,241) | $ 815,241 |
| | | | |
| | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $12,185,001) *** - 100.02% | $ 15,306,767 |
| | | | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (0.02%) | (3,568) |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ 15,303,199 |
ADR - American Depositary Receipts.
* Non-income producing securities during the period.
** The rate shown represents the yield at January 31, 2020.
*** Represents cost for financial reporting purposes. Aggregate cost for federal tax purposes is $12,185,001, and differs from market value by net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of securities as follows:
Gross Unrealized Appreciation (Tax) $3,319,890
Gross Unrealized Depreciation (Tax) (198,124)
Total $3,121,766
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RANGER FUNDS INVESTMENT TRUST
RANGER MICRO CAP FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
JANUARY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
| | | | |
| Shares | | | Value |
| | | | |
COMMON STOCKS - 94.02% | |
| | | | |
| Banks: Diversified - 5.48% | |
| 21,285 | | Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc. * | $ 401,648 |
| 8,190 | | Triumph Bancorp, Inc. * | 319,246 |
| 18,280 | | Capstar Financial Holdings, Inc. | 273,652 |
| | | | 994,546 |
| Banks: Savings/Thrifts & Mortgage Lending - 2.04% | |
| 23,245 | | Banc of California, Inc. | 370,990 |
| | | | |
| Biotechnology - 3.30% | |
| 9,665 | | ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. * | 599,230 |
| | | | |
| Computer Services, Software & Systems - 15.96% | |
| 11,916 | | QAD, Inc. Class A | 613,078 |
| 18,780 | | Simulations Plus, Inc. | 611,852 |
| 30,836 | | OneSpan, Inc. * | 512,494 |
| 71,805 | | Zix Corp. * | 484,684 |
| 26,410 | | American Software, Inc. Class A | 394,301 |
| 8,922 | | Model N, Inc. * | 278,277 |
| | | | 2,894,686 |
| Diversified Materials & Processing - 3.41% | |
| 65,626 | | LiqTech International, Inc. (Denmark) * | 426,569 |
| 8,600 | | Insteel Industries, Inc. | 192,382 |
| | | | 618,951 |
| Electronic Components - 3.15% | |
| 7,796 | | NVE Corp. | 571,915 |
| | | | |
| Electronics - 1.33% | |
| 13,754 | | nLight, Inc. * | 241,658 |
| | | | |
| Financial Data & Systems - 4.06% | |
| 22,790 | | i3 Verticals, Inc. Class A * | 735,889 |
| | | | |
| Health Care Services - 3.97% | |
| 12,405 | | Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc. * | 720,358 |
| | | | |
| Homebuilding - 3.89% | |
| 60,900 | | Green Brick Partners, Inc. * | 705,831 |
| | | | |
| Medical & Dental Instruments & Supplies - 9.73% | |
| 20,659 | | LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. | 743,414 |
| 6,262 | | Utah Medical Products, Inc. | 576,542 |
| 32,305 | | BioLife Solutions, Inc. * | 445,486 |
| | | | 1,765,442 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RANGER FUNDS INVESTMENT TRUST
RANGER MICRO CAP FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JANUARY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
| | | | |
| Shares | | | Value |
| | |
| Medical Equipment - 7.16% | |
| 26,127 | | iRadimed Corp. * | $ 666,239 |
| 8,310 | | Tactile Systems Technology, Inc. * | 466,939 |
| 9,776 | | IntriCon Corp. * | 166,485 |
| | | | 1,299,663 |
| Medical Services - 1.21% | |
| 16,387 | | Fulgent Genetics, Inc. * | 219,258 |
| | | | |
| Metal Fabricating - 2.62% | |
| 4,506 | | Omega Flex, Inc. | 474,933 |
| | | | |
| Oil:Crude Producers - 0.50% | |
| 12,636 | | Panhandle Oil and Gas, Inc. | 91,358 |
| | | | |
| Pharmaceuticals - 2.45% | |
| 4,430 | | Heska Corp. * | 443,842 |
| | | | |
| Restaurants - 3.54% | |
| 11,980 | | BJ's Restaurants, Inc. | 476,565 |
| 17,237 | | J. Alexander's Holdings, Inc. * | 165,131 |
| | | | 641,696 |
| Scientific Instruments: Control & Filter - 5.23% | |
| 32,252 | | NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. * | 948,209 |
| | | | |
| Scientific Instruments: Electrical - 3.71% | |
| 14,686 | | Allied Motion Technologies, Inc. | 673,206 |
| | | | |
| Scientific Instruments: Gauges & Meters - 4.02% | |
| 2,780 | | Mesa Laboratories, Inc. | 729,583 |
| | | | |
| Specialty Retail - 4.43% | |
| 7,315 | | America's Car-Mart, Inc. * | 803,041 |
| | | | |
| Truckers - 2.83% | |
| 40,453 | | Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. Class A * | 513,146 |
| | | | |
| TOTAL FOR COMMON STOCKS (Cost $16,320,633) - 94.02% | $ 17,057,431 |
| | | | |
EXCHANGE TRADED FUND - 3.04% | |
| 2,605 | | iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF | 552,234 |
| | | | |
| TOTAL FOR EXCHANGE TRADED FUND (Cost $518,926) - 3.04% | $ 552,234 |
| | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 2.47% | |
| 447,229 | | First American Government Obligation Fund - Class Z 1.45% ** (Cost $447,229) | $ 447,229 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RANGER MICRO CAP FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JANUARY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | Value |
| | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $17,286,788) *** - 99.53% | $ 18,056,894 |
| | | | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 0.47% | 85,811 |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ 18,142,705 |
* Non-income producing securities during the period.
** The rate shown represents the yield at January 31, 2020.
*** Represents cost for financial reporting purposes. Aggregate cost for federal tax purposes is $17,286,788, and differs from market value by net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of securities as follows:
Gross Unrealized Appreciation (Tax) $ 2,296,931
Gross Unrealized Depreciation (Tax) (1,526,825)
Total $ 770,106
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RG TACTICAL MARKET NEUTRAL FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
JANUARY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
| | | | |
| Shares | | | Value |
| | | | |
COMMON STOCKS - 64.15% | |
| | | | |
| Aerospace & Defense - 0.59% | |
| 13 | | TransDigm Group, Inc. | $ 8,363 |
| 21 | | Teledyne Technologies * | 7,666 |
| 34 | | L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | 7,525 |
| 20 | | Northrop Grumman Corp. | 7,491 |
| 17 | | Lockheed Martin Corp. | 7,278 |
| | | | 38,323 |
| Air Freight & Logistics - 0.84% | |
| 626 | | Forward Air Corp. | 40,972 |
| 94 | | C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | 6,789 |
| 63 | | United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B | 6,522 |
| | | | 54,283 |
| Airlines - 0.79% | |
| 660 | | SkyWest, Inc. | 36,412 |
| 137 | | Southwest Airlines Co. | 7,532 |
| 126 | | Delta Air Lines, Inc. | 7,023 |
| | | | 50,967 |
| Auto Components - 0.71% | |
| 797 | | Standard Motor Products, Inc. | 38,718 |
| 249 | | Gentex Corp. | 7,413 |
| | | | 46,131 |
| Banks - 6.66% | |
| 1,979 | | CVB Financial Corp. | 41,104 |
| 1,449 | | Central Pacific Financial Corp. | 40,181 |
| 466 | | Tompkins Financial Corp. | 40,118 |
| 2,605 | | Brookline Bancorp, Inc. | 39,596 |
| 1,045 | | NBT Bancorp, Inc. | 39,491 |
| 753 | | Banner Corp. | 38,817 |
| 1,315 | | Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. | 37,017 |
| 425 | | Bank of America Corp. | 13,953 |
| 187 | | Citigroup, Inc. | 13,915 |
| 373 | | Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | 13,905 |
| 290 | | Zions Bancorp NA | 13,192 |
| 56 | | Signature Bank Corp. | 7,946 |
| 44 | | M&T Bank Corp. | 7,415 |
| 105 | | Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. | 7,371 |
| 54 | | J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. | 7,147 |
| 378 | | KeyCorp. | 7,072 |
| 247 | | Fifth Third Bancorp | 7,027 |
| 451 | | Regions Financial Corp. | 7,022 |
| 450 | | People's United Financial, Inc. | 6,939 |
| 511 | | Huntington Bancshares, Inc. | 6,934 |
| 130 | | U.S. Bancorp | 6,919 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RG TACTICAL MARKET NEUTRAL FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JANUARY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
| | | | |
| Shares | | | Value |
| | | | |
| Banks - (Continued) | |
| 133 | | Truist Financial Corp. | $ 6,859 |
| 46 | | PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | 6,833 |
| 139 | | Wells Fargo & Co. | 6,525 |
| 106 | | Comerica, Inc. | 6,483 |
| | | | 429,781 |
| Beverages - 0.24% | |
| 56 | | PepsiCo, Inc. | 7,953 |
| 41 | | Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A | 7,720 |
| | | | 15,673 |
| Building Products - 0.67% | |
| 523 | | Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | 43,236 |
| | | | |
| Capital Markets - 1.04% | |
| 31 | | Moody's Corp. | 7,960 |
| 79 | | Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 7,879 |
| 27 | | MSCI, Inc. | 7,717 |
| 143 | | Morgan Stanley | 7,473 |
| 114 | | SEI Investments Co. | 7,440 |
| 81 | | Raymond James Financial, Inc. | 7,406 |
| 31 | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | 7,370 |
| 25 | | S&P Global, Inc. | 7,343 |
| 143 | | Bank of New York Mellon Corp. | 6,404 |
| | | | 66,992 |
| Chemicals - 0.93% | |
| 950 | | Hawkins, Inc. | 39,691 |
| 75 | | FMC Corp. | 7,169 |
| 99 | | Eastman Chemical Co. | 7,056 |
| 62 | | Celanese Corp. Class A | 6,417 |
| | | | 60,333 |
| Commercial Services & Supplies - 2.90% | |
| 209 | | UniFirst Corp. | 42,621 |
| 630 | | Viad Corp. | 40,950 |
| 738 | | Brady Corp. Class A | 40,863 |
| 740 | | US Ecology, Inc. | 39,967 |
| 79 | | Copart, Inc. * | 8,015 |
| 64 | | Waste Management, Inc. | 7,789 |
| 26 | | Cintas Corp. | 7,253 |
| | | | 187,458 |
| Communications Equipment - 0.12% | |
| 45 | | Motorola Solutions, Inc. | 7,965 |
| | | | |
| Construction & Engineering - 0.22% | |
| 365 | | Quanta Services, Inc. | 14,290 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RG TACTICAL MARKET NEUTRAL FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JANUARY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
| | | | |
| Shares | | | Value |
| | | | |
| Construction Materials - 0.11% | |
| 27 | | Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | $ 7,123 |
| | | | |
| Consumer Finance - 0.55% | |
| 180 | | Discover Financial Services | 13,523 |
| 246 | | Ally Financial, Inc. | 7,879 |
| 73 | | Capital One Financial Corp. | 7,285 |
| 210 | | Synchrony Financial | 6,806 |
| | | | 35,493 |
| Containers & Packaging - 0.23% | |
| 59 | | Avery Dennison Corp. | 7,743 |
| 71 | | Packaging Corp. of America | 6,798 |
| | | | 14,541 |
| Distributors - 0.23% | |
| 35 | | Pool Corp. | 7,676 |
| 73 | | Genuine Parts Co. | 6,831 |
| | | | 14,507 |
| Diversified Consumer Services - 0.90% | |
| 265 | | Strategic Education, Inc. | 43,007 |
| 47 | | Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. * | 7,695 |
| 158 | | Service Corp. International | 7,576 |
| | | | 58,278 |
| Diversified Financial Services - 0.23% | |
| 123 | | Voya Financial, Inc. | 7,347 |
| 32 | | Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B * | 7,182 |
| | | | 14,529 |
| Diversified Telecommunication Services - 2.37% | |
| 5,671 | | Vonage Holdings Corp. * | 50,302 |
| 627 | | Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. | 44,473 |
| 750 | | Atn International, Inc. | 43,402 |
| 102 | | GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A * | 7,464 |
| 187 | | AT&T, Inc. | 7,035 |
| | | | 152,676 |
| Electric Utilities - 1.26% | |
| 625 | | El Paso Electric Co. | 42,556 |
| 30 | | NextEra Energy, Inc. | 8,046 |
| 82 | | Duke Energy Corp. | 8,006 |
| 147 | | Avangrid, Inc. | 7,829 |
| 161 | | Exelon Corp. | 7,662 |
| 208 | | PPL Corp. | 7,528 |
| | | | 81,627 |
| Electrical Equipment - 0.11% | |
| 77 | | Eaton Corp. PLC | 7,274 |
| | | | |
| Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.11% | |
| 53 | | CDW Corp. | 6,914 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RG TACTICAL MARKET NEUTRAL FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JANUARY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
| | | | |
| Shares | | | Value |
| | | | |
| Entertainment - 0.60% | |
| 1,324 | | Marcus Corp. | $ 38,595 |
| | | | |
| Food & Staples Retailing - 0.45% | |
| 363 | | US Foods Holdings Corp. * | 14,582 |
| 64 | | Walmart Inc. | 7,327 |
| 87 | | Sysco Corp. | 7,146 |
| | | | 29,055 |
| Food Products - 1.77% | |
| 474 | | John B Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. | 39,958 |
| 230 | | J&J Snack Foods Corp. | 38,143 |
| 166 | | Tyson Foods, Inc. Class A | 13,717 |
| 50 | | The Hershey Co. | 7,758 |
| 167 | | Archer Daniels Midland Co. | 7,475 |
| 72 | | J.M. Smucker Co. | 7,460 |
| | | | 114,511 |
| Gas Utilities - 0.65% | |
| 575 | | Northwest Natural Holdings Co. | 42,193 |
| | | | |
| Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.58% | |
| 1,307 | | Natus Medical, Inc. * | 40,896 |
| 378 | | Conmed Corp. | 38,435 |
| 49 | | West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | 7,642 |
| 49 | | Steris PLC | 7,384 |
| 35 | | Stryker Corp. | 7,374 |
| | | | 101,731 |
| Health Care Providers & Services - 3.23% | |
| 706 | | Providence Service Corp. * | 45,784 |
| 472 | | CorVel Corp. * | 43,221 |
| 1,839 | | Select Medical Holdings Corp. * | 42,003 |
| 443 | | Addus HomeCare Corp. * | 41,793 |
| 17 | | Chemed Corp. | 7,940 |
| 109 | | Henry Schein, Inc. * | 7,514 |
| 51 | | Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B | 6,993 |
| 20 | | Humana, Inc. | 6,725 |
| 24 | | Anthem, Inc. | 6,367 |
| | | | 208,340 |
| Health Care Technology - 0.62% | |
| 1,567 | | HealthStream, Inc. * | 40,037 |
| | | | |
| Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.14% | |
| 829 | | Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. * | 44,501 |
| 169 | | Aramark | 7,460 |
| 69 | | Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | 7,438 |
| 51 | | Marriott International, Inc. Class A | 7,143 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RG TACTICAL MARKET NEUTRAL FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JANUARY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
| | | | |
| Shares | | | Value |
| | | | |
| | |
| 84 Starbucks Corp. | $ 7,126 |
| | 73,668 |
| Household Durables - 1.54% | |
| 405 | | TopBuild Corp. * | 46,377 |
| 1,089 | | M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. | 45,890 |
| 75 | | Garmin Ltd. (Switzerland) | 7,271 |
| | | | 99,538 |
| Household Products - 0.12% | |
| 55 | | Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 7,878 |
| | | | |
| Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers - 0.11% | |
| 323 | | Vistra Energy Corp. | 7,274 |
| | | | |
| Industrial Conglomerates - 0.11% | |
| 47 | | Carlisle Cos., Inc. | 7,343 |
| | | | |
| Insurance - 9.30% | |
| 399 | | Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. | 45,574 |
| 642 | | Amerisafe, Inc. | 43,926 |
| 1,019 | | James River Group Holdings, Ltd. (Bermuda) | 43,756 |
| 467 | | RLI Corp. | 43,436 |
| 1,034 | | Stewart Information Services Corp. | 43,169 |
| 1,001 | | Employers Holdings, Inc. | 42,693 |
| 951 | | United Fire Group, Inc. | 42,091 |
| 454 | | Safety Insurance Group, Inc. | 41,804 |
| 957 | | Horace Mann Educators Corp. | 41,161 |
| 1,157 | | ProAssurance Corp. | 35,138 |
| 202 | | Progressive Corp. | 16,299 |
| 109 | | W.R. Berkley Corp. | 8,015 |
| 10 | | Alleghany Corp. * | 7,977 |
| 65 | | Allstate Corp. | 7,705 |
| 40 | | Renaissance Re Holdings, Ltd. (Bermuda) | 7,578 |
| 171 | | Arch Capital Group Ltd. (Bermuda) * | 7,551 |
| 333 | | Old Republic International Corp. | 7,509 |
| 166 | | CNA Financial Corp. | 7,409 |
| 71 | | Globe Life, Inc. | 7,402 |
| 68 | | American Financial Group, Inc. | 7,398 |
| 142 | | Loews Corp. | 7,306 |
| 48 | | Chubb Ltd. (Switzerland) | 7,296 |
| 123 | | Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. | 7,291 |
| 141 | | Aflac, Inc. | 7,271 |
| 55 | | Travelers Cos., Inc. | 7,239 |
| 144 | | American International Group, Inc. | 7,237 |
| 26 | | Everest Re Group, Ltd. (Bermuda) | 7,191 |
| 55 | | Assurant, Inc. | 7,181 |
| 144 | | MetLife, Inc. | 7,158 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RG TACTICAL MARKET NEUTRAL FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JANUARY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
| | | | |
| Shares | | | Value |
| | | | |
| 78 | | Prudential Financial, Inc. | $ 7,103 |
| 133 | | Principal Financial Group, Inc. | 7,042 |
| 157 | | Athene Holdings Ltd. Class A (Bermuda) * | 6,839 |
| 47 | | Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. | 6,770 |
| | 600,515 |
| IT Services - 3.94% | |
| 608 | | ExlsService Holdings, Inc. * | 44,451 |
| 1,074 | | TTEC Holdings, Inc. | 42,659 |
| 1,251 | | EVERTEC, Inc. (Puerto Rico) | 41,996 |
| 522 | | ManTech International Corp. Class A | 41,906 |
| 25 | | FleetCor Technologies, Inc. * | 7,881 |
| 100 | | Booz Allen Hamilton Holdings Corp. Class A | 7,804 |
| 115 | | Black Knight, Inc. Class A * | 7,696 |
| 173 | | Genpact Ltd. (Bermuda) | 7,659 |
| 39 | | Global Payments, Inc. | 7,623 |
| 283 | | The Western Union Co. | 7,613 |
| 24 | | Mastercard, Inc. | 7,583 |
| 38 | | Visa, Inc. Class A | 7,561 |
| 74 | | Leidos Holdings, Inc. | 7,435 |
| 62 | | Fiserv, Inc. * | 7,354 |
| 59 | | Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | 7,030 |
| | | | 254,251 |
| Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.11% | |
| 9 | | Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. * | 6,815 |
| | | | |
| Machinery - 2.09% | |
| 445 | | ESCO Technologies, Inc. | 42,702 |
| 424 | | Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Class A | 42,277 |
| 190 | | PACCAR, Inc. | 14,100 |
| 57 | | Ingersoll-Rand PLC (Ireland) | 7,594 |
| 42 | | Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | 7,349 |
| 97 | | Fortive Corp. | 7,268 |
| 45 | | Snap-On, Inc. | 7,183 |
| 42 | | Cummins, Inc. | 6,719 |
| | | | 135,192 |
| Media - 1.24% | |
| 1,121 | | Scholastic Corp. | 36,937 |
| 1,042 | | Sirius XM Holdings, Inc. | 7,367 |
| 198 | | Fox Corp. Class A | 7,342 |
| 323 | | The Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. | 7,332 |
| 164 | | Comcast Corp. Class A | 7,083 |
| 93 | | Omnicom Group, Inc. | 7,004 |
| 508 | | News Corp. Class A | 6,919 |
| | | | 79,984 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RG TACTICAL MARKET NEUTRAL FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JANUARY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
| | | | |
| Shares | Value |
| | |
| Metals & Mining - 0.65% | |
| 124 | | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. | $ 14,235 |
| 273 | | Nucor Corp. | 12,965 |
| 172 | | Newmont Corp. | 7,750 |
| 63 | | Royal Gold, Inc. | 7,265 |
| | | | 42,215 |
| | | | |
| Multiline-Retail - 0.12% | |
| 49 | | Dollar General Corp. | 7,517 |
| | | | |
| Multi-Utilities - 0.94% | |
| 888 | | Avista Corp. | 45,155 |
| 86 | | Consolidated Edison, Inc. | 8,084 |
| 275 | | CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | 7,282 |
| | | | 60,521 |
| Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 1.01% | |
| 1,894 | | Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. * | 38,107 |
| 347 | | Kinder Morgan, Inc. | 7,242 |
| 63 | | Chevron Corp. | 6,750 |
| 106 | | Exxon Mobil Corp. | 6,585 |
| 68 | | Phillips 66 | 6,213 |
| | | | 64,897 |
| Personal Products - 0.74% | |
| 591 | | Inter Parfums, Inc. | 40,844 |
| 36 | | The Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. Class A | 7,026 |
| | | | 47,870 |
| Pharmaceuticals - 0.22% | |
| 54 | | Zoetis, Inc. | 7,247 |
| 115 | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 7,239 |
| | | | 14,486 |
| Professional Services - 1.45% | |
| 614 | | Exponent, Inc. | 44,681 |
| 1,904 | | Kelly Services, Inc. Class A | 33,815 |
| 83 | | TransUnion | 7,611 |
| 96 | | IHS Markit Ltd. (United Kingdom) * | 7,571 |
| | | | 93,678 |
| Road & Rail - 0.85% | |
| 2,096 | | Heartland Express, Inc. | 39,174 |
| 47 | | Kansas City Southern | 7,928 |
| 20 | | Amerco, Inc. | 7,425 |
| | | | 54,527 |
| Software - 2.81% | |
| 1,640 | | Agilysys, Inc. * | 53,300 |
| 997 | | Progress Software Corp. | 44,995 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RG TACTICAL MARKET NEUTRAL FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JANUARY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
| | | | |
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| | | | |
| 291 | | MicroStrategy, Inc. Class A * | $ 44,241 |
| 29 | | ANSYS, Inc. * | 7,956 |
| 46 | | Microsoft Corp. | 7,831 |
| 24 | | Tyler Technologies, Inc. * | 7,768 |
| 27 | | Intuit, Inc. | 7,570 |
| 51 | | Synopsys, Inc. * | 7,523 |
| | | | 181,184 |
| | |
| Specialty Retail - 0.45% | |
| 33 | | The Home Depot, Inc. | 7,527 |
| 7 | | AutoZone, Inc. * | 7,406 |
| 18 | | O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. * | 7,310 |
| 62 | | Ross Stores, Inc. | 6,956 |
| | | | 29,199 |
| Thrifts & Mortgage Finance - 1.83% | |
| 2,514 | | Northfield Bancorp, Inc. | 39,947 |
| 1,734 | | Provident Financial Services, Inc. | 39,553 |
| 1,104 | | Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. | 38,905 |
| | | | 118,405 |
| Tobacco - 0.61% | |
| 744 | | Universal Corp. | 39,544 |
| | | | |
| Water Utilities - 1.36% | |
| 495 | | American States Water Co. | 43,837 |
| 834 | | California Water Service Group | 43,835 |
| | | | 87,672 |
| Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.70% | |
| 3,560 | | Spok Holdings, Inc. | 37,807 |
| 94 | | T-Mobile US, Inc. * | 7,444 |
| | | | 45,251 |
| | | | |
| TOTAL FOR COMMON STOCKS (Cost $4,127,980) - 64.15% | $ 4,142,280 |
| | | | |
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS - 22.41% | |
| | | | |
| Equity Real Estate Investment Trust - 15.73% | |
| 1,536 | | Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. | 46,525 |
| 982 | | Community Healthcare Trust, Inc. | 46,321 |
| 1,656 | | Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. | 45,722 |
| 2,047 | | CareTrust REIT, Inc | 45,402 |
| 368 | | Universal Health Realty Income Trust | 45,393 |
| 3,008 | | Independence Realty Trust, Inc. | 44,127 |
| 3,959 | | Lexington Realty Trust | 43,826 |
| 1,806 | | Easterly Government Properties, Inc. | 43,723 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RG TACTICAL MARKET NEUTRAL FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JANUARY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
| | |
| Equity Real Estate Investment Trust - (Continued) | |
| | | | |
| Shares | | | Value |
| | | | |
| 1,432 | | Washington Real Estate Investment Trust | $ 43,590 |
| 940 | | LTC Properties, Inc. | 43,390 |
| 2,057 | | Global Net Lease, Inc. | 42,642 |
| 2,317 | | Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc. | 42,494 |
| 1,239 | | National Storage Affiliates Trust | 42,312 |
| 918 | | American Assets Trust, Inc. | 41,824 |
| 3,185 | | Whitestone REIT | 41,724 |
| 1,307 | | Getty Realty Corp. | 41,197 |
| 1,649 | | Acadia Realty Trust | 40,928 |
| 2,441 | | Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. | 40,447 |
| 815 | | Saul Centers, Inc. | 40,245 |
| 1,747 | | Urstadt Biddle Properties, Inc. Class A | 39,604 |
| 2,369 | | Chatham Lodging Trust | 38,733 |
| 170 | | Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc. | 8,033 |
| 203 | | Store Capital Corp. | 7,968 |
| 296 | | VICI Properties, Inc. | 7,933 |
| 250 | | Invitation Homes, Inc. | 7,868 |
| 71 | | Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 7,858 |
| 354 | | Medical Properties Trust, Inc. | 7,841 |
| 285 | | American Homes 4 Rent Class A | 7,789 |
| 107 | | Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. | 7,784 |
| 83 | | Prologis, Inc. | 7,709 |
| 13 | | Equinix, Inc. | 7,666 |
| 33 | | American Tower Corp. | 7,647 |
| 145 | | Apartment Investment & Management Co. Class A | 7,643 |
| 30 | | SBA Communications Corp. | 7,487 |
| 112 | | Vornado Realty Trust | 7,366 |
| 420 | | Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 6,863 |
| | | | 1,015,624 |
| Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trust - 6.45% | |
| 2,552 | | Redwood Trust, Inc. | 44,992 |
| 2,326 | | ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. | 44,799 |
| 1,898 | | PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust | 44,129 |
| 2,503 | | Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. | 43,777 |
| 2,075 | | KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc. | 43,679 |
| 5,302 | | Capstead Mortgage Corp. | 43,582 |
| 6,822 | | New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. | 43,320 |
| 2,327 | | Granite Point Mortgage Trust, Inc. | 42,561 |
| 2,325 | | Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. | 42,501 |
| 912 | | New Residential Investment Corp. | 15,267 |
| 299 | | Starwood Property Trust, Inc. | 7,672 |
| | | | 416,279 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RG TACTICAL MARKET NEUTRAL FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JANUARY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
| | | | |
| Shares | Value |
| | |
| Real Estate Management & Development - 0.23% | |
| 243 | | CBRE Group, Inc. * | 14,835 |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| TOTAL FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS (Cost $1,400,757) - 22.41% | $ 1,446,738 |
| | | | |
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 8.96% | |
| 2,055 | | iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol Japan ETF | $ 136,301 |
| 1,513 | | iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 112,416 |
| 3,331 | | iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol Europe ETF | 90,506 |
| 1,310 | | iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF | 78,482 |
| 1,020 | | iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF | 54,947 |
| | | | |
| 774 | | iShares MSCI Japan Small-Cap ETF | 54,784 |
| 1,302 | | First Trust Eurozone AlphaDEX ETF (United Kingdom) | 51,143 |
| | | | 578,579 |
| | | | |
| TOTAL FOR EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (Cost $566,289) - 8.96% | $ 578,579 |
| | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 1.98% | |
| 127,839 | | First American Government Obligation Fund - Class Z 1.45% ** (Cost $127,839) | $ 127,839 |
| | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $6,222,865) *** - 97.50% | $ 6,295,436 |
| | | | |
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES SOLD SHORT, AT VALUE (Proceeds $3,686,689) - (58.96%) | $(3,807,126) |
| | | | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES (INCLUDING DEPOSITS FOR SECURITIES SOLD SHORT) - 61.46% | 3,968,389 |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ 6,456,699 |
* Non-income producing securities during the period.
** The rate shown represents the yield at January 31, 2020.
*** Represents cost for financial reporting purposes. Aggregate cost for federal tax purposes is $2,536,176, and differs from market value by net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of securities as follows:
Gross Unrealized Appreciation (Tax) $ 239,357
Gross Unrealized Depreciation (Tax) (287,223)
Total $ (47,866)
(a) Substantially all long term securities are held as collateral for securities sold short. Total value of collateral for
securities sold short is $6,167,598.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RANGER FUNDS INVESTMENT TRUST
RG TACTICAL MARKET NEUTRAL FUND
SCHEDULE OF SECURITIES SOLD SHORT
JANUARY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
| | | | |
| Shares | | | Value |
| | | | |
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES SOLD SHORT - (58.96%) | |
| | | | |
| EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - (58.96%) | |
| (1,881) | | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF * | $ (126,930) |
| (3,104) | | iShares Europe ETF * | (141,170) |
| (1,508) | | iShares MSCI Japan ETF * | (87,087) |
| (4,819) | | Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF * | (547,149) |
| (18,095) | | Ishares Russell 2000 ETF * | (2,904,790) |
| TOTAL FOR EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (Cost $3,686,689) - (58.96%) | (3,807,126) |
| | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (Proceeds $3,686,689) - (58.96%) | $(3,807,126) |
* Non-income producing security during the period.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RANGER FUNDS INVESTMENT TRUST
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
JANUARY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
| | | | | |
Assets: | | Small Cap Fund | Quest for Income and Growth Fund | Micro Cap Fund | RG Tactical Market Neutral Fund |
Investments In Securities, At Value (Cost $21,077,011, $12,185,001, $17,286,788, and $6,222,865, respectively) | $26,176,451 | $ 15,306,767 | $18,056,894 | $ 6,295,436 |
Cash | | 1,000 | - | - | - |
Deposit with Broker for Securities Sold Short | - | - | - | 4,006,224 |
Receivables: | | | | |
Dividends and Interest | 803 | 27,260 | 9,580 | 2,466 |
Securities Sold | - | - | 156,093 | - |
Offering Costs | - | - | - | 3,620 |
Shareholder Subscriptions | 52,470 | - | - | - |
Prepaid Expenses | 4,794 | 3,080 | 2,662 | 1,162 |
Total Assets | 26,235,518 | 15,337,107 | 18,225,229 | 10,308,908 |
Liabilities: | | | | | |
Securities Sold Short, at Value (Proceeds $0, $0, $0, and $3,686,689, respectively) | - | - | - | 3,807,126 |
Payables: | | | | |
Advisory Fees | 7,837 | 5,334 | 13,285 | 7,706 |
Audit Fees | 14,450 | 19,225 | 12,475 | 12,125 |
Distribution (12b-1) Fees | - | 157 | - | - |
Shareholder Redemptions | 26,961 | 3,326 | - | - |
Securities Purchased | 25,899 | - | 51,543 | - |
Other Expenses | 7,026 | 5,866 | 5,221 | 25,252 |
Total Liabilities | 82,173 | 33,908 | 82,524 | 3,852,209 |
Net Assets | | $26,153,345 | $ 15,303,199 | $18,142,705 | $ 6,456,699 |
| | | | | |
Net Assets Consist Of: | | | | |
Paid In Capital | $20,989,930 | $ 13,212,863 | $17,793,117 | $ 6,482,365 |
Distributable Earnings (Deficits) | 5,163,415 | 2,090,336 | 349,588 | (25,666) |
Net Assets | | $26,153,345 | $ 15,303,199 | $18,142,705 | $ 6,456,699 |
| | | | | |
Investor Class: | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Net Assets | | | $ 1,041,216 | | |
Shares Outstanding (unlimited number of shares authorized with no par value) | | 77,499 | | |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price And Offering Price Per Share | | $ 13.44 | | |
| | | | | |
Institutional Class: | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Net Assets | | $26,153,345 | $ 14,261,983 | $18,142,705 | $ 6,456,699 |
Shares Outstanding (unlimited number of shares authorized with no par value) | 1,510,727 | 1,045,758 | 1,709,535 | 641,859 |
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price And Offering Price Per Share | $ 17.31 | $ 13.64 | $ 10.61 | $ 10.06 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RANGER FUNDS INVESTMENT TRUST
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
| | | | | |
Investment Income: | Small Cap Fund | Quest for Income and Growth Fund | Micro Cap Fund | RG Tactical Market Neutral Fund |
Dividends (net of foreign withholding of $0, $11,319, $0, & $28 respectively) | $ 55,180 | $ 290,621 | $ 55,414 | $ 67,871 |
Distributions Received From Master Limited Partnerships | - | 11,662 | - | - |
Interest | | 8,462 | 5,855 | 5,332 | 7,534 |
Total Investment Income | 63,642 | 308,138 | 60,746 | 75,405 |
| | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | |
Advisory Fees (Note 5) | 127,218 | 74,171 | 108,912 | 43,611 |
Distribution (12b-1) Fees - Investor Class | - | 1,419 | - | - |
Audit Fees | 10,800 | 14,250 | 9,475 | 9,125 |
Transfer Agent & Accounting Fees | 19,095 | 18,492 | 15,903 | 9,267 |
Registration Fees | 1,107 | 144 | 131 | 12 |
Dividend Expense | - | - | - | 26,979 |
Interest Expense | - | - | - | 10 |
Custody Fees | 2,390 | 2,200 | 1,616 | 218 |
Insurance Fees | 2,118 | 1,254 | 1,385 | 229 |
Trustee Fees | 625 | 625 | 625 | 621 |
Printing Fees | 256 | 598 | 18 | 248 |
NASDAQ Fees | 348 | 695 | 349 | 30 |
Offering Costs | - | - | - | 4,442 |
Miscellaneous Fees | 496 | 383 | 538 | 1,629 |
Legal Fees | 17,040 | 10,094 | 11,592 | 6,412 |
Total Expenses | 181,493 | 124,325 | 150,544 | 102,833 |
Advisory Fees Waived And/Or Reimbursed (Note 5) | (41,553) | (41,318) | (19,850) | (26,252) |
Net Expenses | 139,940 | 83,007 | 130,694 | 76,581 |
| | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | (76,298) | 225,131 | (69,948) | (1,176) |
| | | | | |
Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments: | | | | |
Realized Gain On Investments | 929,625 | 18,149 | 115,920 | 63,315 |
Net Change In Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) On Investments | (57,234) | 830,592 | 216,835 | 26,269 |
Net Change In Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) On Securities Sold Short | - | - | - | (86,613) |
Net Realized And Unrealized Gain On Investments | 872,391 | 848,741 | 332,755 | 2,971 |
| | | | | |
Net Increase In Net Assets Resulting From Operations | $ 796,093 | $ 1,073,872 | $ 262,807 | $ 1,795 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RANGER FUNDS INVESTMENT TRUST
RANGER SMALL CAP FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | | | |
| | (Unaudited) | | |
| | Six Months | | |
| | Ended | | Year Ended |
| | 1/31/2020 | | 7/31/2019 |
Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets From Operations: | | | |
Net Investment Loss | $ (76,298) | | $ (116,735) |
Net Realized Gain On Investments | 929,625 | | 1,402,442 |
Net Change In Unrealized Depreciation On Investments | (57,234) | | (282,047) |
Net Increase In Net Assets Resulting From Operations | 796,093 | | 1,003,660 |
| | | | |
Distributions Paid To Shareholders | (1,634,402) | | (3,067,031) |
| | | | |
Capital Share Transactions (Note 7) | 1,151,125 | | 986,974 |
| | | | |
Total Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets | 312,816 | | (1,076,397) |
| | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | |
Beginning Of Period/Year | 25,840,529 | | 26,916,926 |
| | | | |
End Of Period/Year | $26,153,345 | | $25,840,529 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RANGER FUNDS INVESTMENT TRUST
RANGER QUEST FOR INCOME & GROWTH FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | | | |
| | (Unaudited) | | |
| | Six Months | | |
| | Ended | | Year Ended |
| | 1/31/2020 | | 7/31/2019 |
Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets From Operations: | | | |
Net Investment Income | $ 225,131 | | $ 490,495 |
Net Realized Gain On Investments | 18,149 | | 324,565 |
Net Change In Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) On Investments | 830,592 | | (13,243) |
Net Increase In Net Assets Resulting From Operations | 1,073,872 | | 801,817 |
| | | | |
Distributions Paid To Shareholders: | | | |
Net Investment Income | (229,592) | | (545,756) |
Return of Capital | (79,731) | | (120,268) |
Total Distributions Paid To Shareholders | (309,323) | | (666,024) |
| | | | |
Capital Share Transactions (Note 7) | 348,342 | | (3,033,747) |
| | | | |
Total Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets | 1,112,891 | | (2,897,954) |
| | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | |
Beginning Of Period/Year | 14,190,308 | | 17,088,262 |
| | | | |
End Of Period/Year | $ 15,303,199 | | $ 14,190,308 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RANGER FUNDS INVESTMENT TRUST
RANGER MICRO CAP FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | | | |
| | (Unaudited) | | |
| | Six Months | | |
| | Ended | | Year Ended |
| | 1/31/2020 | | 7/31/2019 |
Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets From Operations: | | | |
Net Investment Loss | $ (69,948) | | $ (153,642) |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) On Investments | 115,920 | | (354,853) |
Net Change In Unrealized Appreciation On Investments | 216,835 | | 1,355,061 |
Net Increase In Net Assets Resulting From Operations | 262,807 | | 846,566 |
| | | | |
Distributions Paid To Shareholders | - | | (48,817) |
| | | | |
Capital Share Transactions (Note 7) | 244,589 | | 2,171,482 |
| | | | |
Total Increase In Net Assets | 507,396 | | 2,969,231 |
| | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | |
Beginning Of Period/Year | 17,635,309 | | 14,666,078 |
| | | | |
End Of Period/Year | $ 18,142,705 | | $ 17,635,309 |
| | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RANGER FUNDS INVESTMENT TRUST
RG TACTICAL MARKET NEUTRAL FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | | | |
| | (Unaudited) | | |
| | Six Months | | Period * |
| | Ended | | Ended |
| | 1/31/2020 | | 7/31/2019 |
Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets From Operations: | | | |
Net Investment Loss | $ (1,176) | | $ (477) |
Net Realized Gain On Investments | 63,315 | | - |
Net Change In Unrealized Appreciation On Investments | 26,269 | | 46,302 |
Net Change In Unrealized Depreciation On Securities Sold Short | (86,613) | | (33,824) |
Net Increase In Net Assets Resulting From Operations | 1,795 | | 12,001 |
| | | | |
Distributions Paid To Shareholders | (39,462) | | - |
| | | | |
Capital Share Transactions (Note 7) | 2,862,645 | | 3,619,720 |
| | | | |
Total Increase In Net Assets | 2,824,978 | | 3,631,721 |
| | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | |
Beginning Of Period | 3,631,721 | | - |
| | | | |
End Of Period | $ 6,456,699 | | $ 3,631,721 |
* For the period July 1, 2019 (commencement of investment operations) through July 31, 2019.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RANGER FUNDS INVESTMENT TRUST
RANGER SMALL CAP FUND
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
SELECTED DATA FOR AN INSTITUTIONAL CLASS SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD.
| | | | | | | | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | |
| | Six Months | | | | | | |
| | Ended | | Years Ended |
| | 1/31/2020 | | 7/31/2019 | 7/31/2018 | 7/31/2017 | 7/31/2016 | 7/31/2015 |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, At Beginning of Period/Year | $ 17.87 | | $ 19.68 | $ 17.75 | $ 16.72 | $ 17.69 | $ 15.86 |
| | | | | | | | |
Income (Loss) From Investment Operations: | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Loss * | (0.05) | | (0.08) | (0.08) | (0.09) | (0.10) | (0.06) |
Net Gain On Securities (Realized And Unrealized) | 0.60 | | 0.55 | 3.44 | 2.67 | 0.17 | 3.29 |
Total From Investment Operations | 0.55 | | 0.47 | 3.36 | 2.58 | 0.07 | 3.23 |
| | | | | | | | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Realized Gains | (1.11) | | (2.28) | (1.43) | (1.55) | (1.04) | (1.40) |
Total From Distributions | (1.11) | | (2.28) | (1.43) | (1.55) | (1.04) | (1.40) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, At End Of Period/Year | $ 17.31 | | $ 17.87 | $ 19.68 | $ 17.75 | $ 16.72 | $ 17.69 |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Return ** | 3.18%(b) | | 5.70% | 19.77% | 16.01% | 0.87% | 21.40% |
| | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | |
Net Assets At End Of Period/Year (Thousands) | $ 26,153 | | $ 25,841 | $ 26,917 | $ 23,402 | $ 27,126 | $ 25,441 |
Before Waivers | | | | | | | |
Ratio Of Expenses To Average Net Assets | 1.43%(a) | | 1.39% | 1.41% | 1.41% | 1.38% | 1.39% |
After Waivers | | | | | | | |
Ratio Of Expenses To Average Net Assets | 1.10%(a) | | 1.10% | 1.10% | 1.10% | 1.10% | 1.10% |
Ratio Of Net Investment Loss To Average Net Assets | (0.60)%(a) | | (0.47)% | (0.43)% | (0.51)% | (0.65)% | (0.33)% |
Portfolio Turnover | 22.30%(b) | | 67.07% | 49.21% | 64.06% | 51.76% | 68.50% |
* Per share net investment income (loss) has been determined on the basis of average shares outstanding during the period.
** Assumes reinvestment of dividends.
(a) Annualized.
(b) Not annualized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RANGER FUNDS INVESTMENT TRUST
RANGER QUEST FOR INCOME & GROWTH FUND
INVESTOR CLASS
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
SELECTED DATA FOR AN INVESTOR CLASS SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD.
| | | | | | | |
| (Unaudited) | | | | | | |
| Six Months | | | | | | |
| Ended | | Years Ended |
| 1/31/2020 | | 7/31/2019 | 7/31/2018 | 7/31/2017 | 7/31/2016 | 7/31/2015 |
| | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, At Beginning Of Period/Year | $ 12.77 | | $ 12.64 | $ 12.24 | $ 11.87 | $ 12.06 | $ 12.98 |
| | | | | | | |
Income (Loss) From Investment Operations: | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income * | 0.19 | | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.38 |
Net Gain (Loss) On Securities (Realized And Unrealized) | 0.76 | | 0.32 | 0.60 | 0.61 | (0.16) | (0.84) |
Total From Investment Operations | 0.95 | | 0.70 | 0.96 | 0.91 | 0.16 | (0.46) |
| | | | | | | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | (0.20) | | (0.44) | (0.44) | (0.34) | (0.30) | (0.46) |
Return Of Capital | (0.08) | | (0.13) | (0.12) | (0.20) | (0.05) | - |
Total From Distributions | (0.28) | | (0.57) | (0.56) | (0.54) | (0.35) | (0.46) |
| | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, At End Of Period/Year | $ 13.44 | | $ 12.77 | $ 12.64 | $ 12.24 | $ 11.87 | $ 12.06 |
| | | | | | | |
Total Return ** | 7.47%(b) | | 5.93% | 7.97% | 7.91% | 1.47% | (3.68)% |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | |
Net Assets At End Of Period/Year (Thousands) | $ 1,041 | | $ 1,148 | $ 1,234 | $ 1,269 | $ 1,310 | $ 1,356 |
Before Waivers | | | | | | | |
Ratio Of Expenses To Average Net Assets | 1.95%(a) | | 1.93% | 1.89% | 1.94% | 2.04% | 2.14% |
After Waivers | | | | | | | |
Ratio Of Expenses To Average Net Assets | 1.35%(a) | | 1.35% | 1.35% | 1.35% | 1.35% | 1.35% |
Ratio Of Net Investment Income To Average Net Assets | 2.84%(a) | | 3.11% | 2.87% | 2.58% | 2.82% | 3.01% |
Portfolio Turnover | 17.10%(b) | | 31.96% | 50.62% | 91.08% | 90.56% | 36.85% |
* Per share net investment income has been determined on the basis of average shares outstanding during the period.
** Assumes reinvestment of dividends.
(a) Annualized.
(b) Not annualized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RANGER FUNDS INVESTMENT TRUST
RANGER QUEST FOR INCOME & GROWTH FUND
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
SELECTED DATA FOR AN INSTITUTIONAL CLASS SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD.
| | | | | | | |
| (Unaudited) | | | | | | |
| Six Months | | | | | | |
| Ended | | | | Years Ended | |
| 1/31/2020 | | 7/31/2019 | 7/31/2018 | 7/31/2017 | 7/31/2016 | 7/31/2015 |
| | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, At Beginning Of Period/Year | $ 12.94 | | $ 12.77 | $ 12.33 | $ 11.93 | $ 12.10 | $ 13.02 |
| | | | | | | |
Income (Loss) From Investment Operations: | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income * | 0.20 | | 0.42 | 0.40 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.41 |
Net Gain (Loss) On Securities (Realized And Unrealized) | 0.78 | | 0.32 | 0.60 | 0.60 | (0.15) | (0.85) |
Total From Investment Operations | 0.98 | | 0.74 | 1.00 | 0.94 | 0.19 | (0.44) |
| | | | | | | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | (0.21) | | (0.47) | (0.45) | (0.36) | (0.31) | (0.48) |
Return Of Capital | (0.07) | | (0.10) | (0.11) | (0.18) | (0.05) | - |
Total From Distributions | (0.28) | | (0.57) | (0.56) | (0.54) | (0.36) | (0.48) |
| | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, At End of Period/Year | $ 13.64 | | $ 12.94 | $ 12.77 | $ 12.33 | $ 11.93 | $ 12.10 |
| | | | | | | |
Total Return ** | 7.61%(b) | | 6.19% | 8.24% | 8.18% | 1.72% | (3.47)% |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | |
Net Assets At End Of Period/Year (Thousands) | $ 14,262 | | $13,042 | $15,854 | $14,520 | $13,402 | $14,150 |
Before Waivers | | | | | | | |
Ratio Of Expenses To Average Net Assets | 1.65%(a) | | 1.64% | 1.60% | 1.64% | 1.64% | 1.60% |
After Waivers | | | | | | | |
Ratio Of Expenses To Average Net Assets | 1.10%(a) | | 1.10% | 1.10% | 1.10% | 1.10% | 1.10% |
Ratio Of Net Investment Income To Average Net Assets | 3.05%(a) | | 3.38% | 3.15% | 2.83% | 3.05% | 3.23% |
Portfolio Turnover | 17.10%(b) | | 31.96% | 50.62% | 91.08% | 90.56% | 36.85% |
* Per share net investment income has been determined on the basis of average shares outstanding during the period.
** Assumes reinvestment of dividends.
(a) Annualized.
(b) Not annualized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RANGER FUNDS INVESTMENT TRUST
RANGER MICRO CAP FUND
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
SELECTED DATA FOR AN INSTITUTIONAL CLASS SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD.
| | | | | |
| (Unaudited) | | | | |
| Six Months Ended | | Year Ended | | Period Ended(d) |
| 1/31/2020 | | 7/31/2019 | | 7/31/2018 |
| | | | | |
Net Asset Value, At Beginning of Period/Year | $ 10.45 | | $ 9.99 | | $ 10.00 |
| | | | | |
Income (Loss) From Investment Operations: | | | | | |
Net Investment Loss * | (0.04) | | (0.10) | | (0.01) |
Net Gain On Securities (Realized And Unrealized) | 0.20 | | 0.59 | | -*** |
Total From Investment Operations | 0.16 | | 0.49 | | (0.01) |
| | | | | |
Distributions: | | | | | |
Realized Gains | - | | (0.03) | | - |
Total From Distributions | - | | (0.03) | | - |
| | | | | |
Net Asset Value, At End Of Period/Year | $ 10.61 | | $ 10.45 | | $ 9.99 |
| | | | | |
Total Return ** | 1.53%(b) | | 4.99% | | (0.10)%(b) |
| | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | |
Net Assets At End Of Period/Year (Thousands) | $ 18,143 | | $ 17,635 | | $ 14,666 |
Before Waivers | | | | | |
Ratio Of Expenses To Average Net Assets | 1.73%(a) | | 1.78% | | 0.59%(c)(b) |
After Waivers | | | | | |
Ratio Of Expenses To Average Net Assets | 1.50%(a) | | 1.50% | | 0.22%(c)(b) |
Ratio Of Net Investment Loss To Average Net Assets | (0.80)%(a) | | (0.97)% | | (0.09)%(c)(b) |
Portfolio Turnover | 20.08%(b) | | 54.29% | | 3.05%(b) |
* Per share net investment income (loss) has been determined on the basis of average shares outstanding during the period.
** Assumes reinvestment of dividends.
*** Amount is less than $0.005.
(a) Annualized.
(b) Not annualized.
(c) For period from 06/06/18 to 07/31/18. For the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and or reimbursement, please refer to the prospectus.
(d) Period June 6, 2018 (commencement of investment operations) through July 31, 2018.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RANGER FUNDS INVESTMENT TRUST
RG TACTICAL MARKET NEUTRAL FUND
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
SELECTED DATA FOR AN INSTITUTIONAL CLASS SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD.
| | | |
| (Unaudited) | | |
| Six Months | | |
| Ended | | Period Ended(b) |
| 1/31/2020 | | 7/31/2019 |
| | | |
Net Asset Value, At Beginning of Period | $ 10.07 | | $ 10.00 |
| | | |
Income (Loss) From Investment Operations: | | | |
Net Investment Loss * | - *** | | - *** |
Net Gain On Securities (Realized And Unrealized) | 0.05 | | 0.07 |
Total From Investment Operations | 0.05 | | 0.07 |
| | | |
Distributions: | | | |
Net Investment Income | (0.03) | | - |
Realized Gains | (0.03) | | - |
Total From Distributions | (0.06) | | - |
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Net Asset Value, At End Of Period | $ 10.06 | | $ 10.07 |
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Total Return ** | 0.53%(d) | | 0.70%(d) |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | |
Net Assets At End Of Period (Thousands) | $ 6,457 | | $ 3,632 |
Before Waivers | | | |
Ratio Of Expenses To Average Net Assets | 4.11%(c)(e) | | 2.15%(a)(d) |
After Waivers | | | |
Ratio Of Expenses To Average Net Assets | 3.06%(c)(f) | | 0.16%(a)(d) |
Ratio Of Net Investment Loss To Average Net Assets | (0.05)%(c) | | (0.03)%(a)(d) |
Portfolio Turnover | 71.26%(d) | | 0.00%(d) |
* Per share net investment income (loss) has been determined on the basis of average shares outstanding during the period.
** Assumes reinvestment of dividends.
*** Amount is less than $0.005.
(a) For period from 07/01/19 to 07/31/19. For the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and or reimbursement, please refer to the prospectus.
(b) Period July 1, 2019 (commencement of investment operations) through July 31, 2019.
(c) Annualized
(d) Not annualized
(e) Expenses before waivers (excluding interest expense of 0.00% and dividend expense of 1.08%) was 3.03%.
(f) Expenses after waivers (excluding interest expense of 0.00% and dividend expense of 1.08%) was 1.98%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Note 1. Organization
Ranger Funds Investment Trust (the “Trust”), is an open-end investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The affairs of the Trust are managed by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”). The Trust was organized on June 21, 2011, as a Delaware Statutory Trust. The Trust currently offers shares of beneficial interest (“shares”) of four series: Ranger Small Cap Fund, Ranger Quest for Income and Growth Fund, Ranger Micro Cap Fund, and RG Tactical Market Neutral Fund (individually “the Fund” and collectively the “Funds”). Ranger Small Cap Fund (“Small Cap Fund”) is a diversified portfolio with an investment objective of seeking long-term capital appreciation. Ranger Quest for Income and Growth Fund (“Income and Growth Fund”) is a diversified portfolio with an investment objective of seeking long term growth of capital while providing current income. Ranger Micro Cap Fund (“Micro Cap Fund”) is a diversified portfolio with an investment objective of seeking long-term capital appreciation. RG Tactical Market Neutral Fund (“Tactical Market Neutral Fund”) is a diversified portfolio with an investment objective of seeking long-term capital appreciation. The Tactical Market Neutral Fund Institutional Class commenced investment operations on July 1, 2019. Each Fund has Institutional Class Shares and Investor Class Shares; however, the Small Cap Fund, Micro Cap Fund, and Tactical Market Neutral Fund do not currently offer their Investor Class shares for sale. The Declaration of Trust permits the Board to create additional funds and share classes.
Ranger Investment Management, L.P. (“Ranger Investment”) serves as investment adviser to Small Cap Fund and Micro Cap Fund. Ranger International Management, L.P. (“Ranger International”) serves as investment adviser to Income and Growth Fund. RG Liquid Alts, L.P. (“RG Liquid Alts”) serves as investment adviser to the Tactical Market Neutral Fund. Ranger International, Ranger Investment, and RG Liquid Alts, are each referred to as an “Adviser,” and collectively as the “Advisers.”
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements. The Funds are investment companies and accordingly follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services – Investment Companies” including FASB Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) 2013-08.
Fund-level income and expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses are allocated to each share class based on their relative net asset within the Funds. Class-specific expenses are allocated to that share class. Trust expenses for the Funds are allocated based on their relative net asset within the Trust or allocated based on the number of Funds within the Trust.
Security Valuations: All investments in securities, including securities sold short, are recorded at their estimated fair value, as described in Note 4.
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Short Sales of Investments: Tactical Market Neutral Fund may engage in short sales of securities to realize appreciation when a security that the Tactical Market Neutral Fund does not own declines in value. A short sale is a transaction in which the fund sells a security it does not own to a third party by borrowing the security in anticipation of purchasing the same security at the market price on a later date to close out the borrow and thus the short position. The price the fund pays at the later date may be more or less than the price at which the fund sold the security. If the price of the security sold short increases between the short sale and when the fund closes out the short sale, the fund will incur a loss, which is theoretically unlimited. The fund will realize a gain, which is limited to the price at which the fund sold the security short, if the security declines in value between those dates. Dividends on securities sold short are recorded as dividend expense for short sales in the Statement of operations. While the short position is open, the fund will post cash or liquid assets at least equal in value to the fair value of the securities sold short. While the short position is open, the fund will post cash or liquid assets at least equal in an amount which corresponds to (i) the internal policies of the broker lending the applicable securities, and additionally (ii) Regulation T of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, FINRA Rule 4210, Regulation X of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and other applicable regulatory requirements. Interest related to the loan is included in interest expense for short sales in the Statement of operations. All collateral is marked to market daily. The fund may also be required to pledge on the books of the fund additional assets for the benefit of the security and cash lender. Risk of loss may exceed amounts recognized on the Statement of assets and liabilities. Short positions, if any, are reported at value and listed after the fund’s portfolio. At the close of the reporting period, the value of the securities sold short amounted to $(3,807,126), the deposit with broker for securities sold short amounted to $4,006,224 and the Tactical Market Neutral Fund posted collateral of $6,167,598. Collateral may include amounts related to unsettled trades.
Federal Income Taxes:Each Fund’s policy is to continue to comply with requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its net investment income as dividends to its shareholders. The Funds intend to distribute their capital gains, if any, annually. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is required.
The Funds recognize the tax benefits of certain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Throughout the six months ended January 31, 2020, the officers of the Trust have analyzed the Funds’ tax positions, and have concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken in the Funds’ open tax years or expected to be taken in the Funds’ 2020 tax returns. The Funds identify their major tax jurisdictions as U.S. federal and certain state tax authorities; however, the Funds are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the statement of operations. As of, and during the six months ended January 31, 2020, the Funds did not incur any interest or penalties.
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Distributions to Shareholders:Distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. For financial reporting purposes the treatment of distributions made to shareholders during the year from net investment income, net realized capital, or return of capital gains may differ from their ultimate treatment for federal income tax purposes. These differences are caused primarily by differences in the timing of the recognition of certain components of income, expense or realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes. Where such differences are permanent in nature, they are reclassified in the components of the net assets based on their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. Any such reclassifications will have no effect on net assets, results of operations or net asset value per share of the Funds.
Use of Estimates:The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“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.
Investment transactions and related investment income:The Funds record security transactions on the trade date. The specific identification method is used for determining gains or losses for financial statement and income tax purposes. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis.
Return of Capital Estimates: Distributions received from a Fund’s investments in Real Estate Investments Trusts (“REITs”) and Master Limited Partnerships (“MLPs”), generally are comprised of income and return of capital. The respective Fund records investment income and return of capital based on estimates. Such estimates are based on historical information available from each REIT, each MLP and other industry sources. These estimates may subsequently be revised based on information received from REITs and MLPs after their tax reporting periods are concluded.
Share Valuation: The net asset value per share of each class of shares for Small Cap Fund, Income and Growth Fund, Micro Cap Fund, and Tactical Market Neutral Fund are calculated daily by dividing the total value of each Fund’s assets attributable to that class, less liabilities attributable to that class, by the number of shares of that class outstanding. The offering price and redemption price per share of each class of Small Cap Fund, Income and Growth Fund, Micro Cap Fund, and Tactical Market Neutral Fund is equal to the net asset value per share.
Share Class Accounting: Investment income, common expenses and realized/unrealized gains (losses) on investments are allocated to each respective share class of the respective Fund on the basis of the daily net assets of each class. Fees relating to a specific class are charged directly to that share class.
Each class of shares has proportionate rights as to assets of the respective Funds, and the classes are identical except for ongoing distribution fees. Investor Class shares are subject to distribution fees, whereas Institutional Class shares are not. All classes have equal
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voting privileges, except where otherwise required by law or when the Trustees determine that the matter to be voted on affects only the interests of the shareholders of a particular class.
Translation of Foreign Currency: Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into United States dollar amounts at the daily exchange rates. Transactions denominated in foreign currencies, including purchases and sales of investments, and income and expenses, are translated into United States dollar amounts on the transaction date. Adjustments arising from foreign currency transactions are reflected in the statement of operations.
The Funds do not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of investments held. Such fluctuations are included in net realized and unrealized gain on investments in the statement of operations.
Guarantees and Indemnifications: In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown and would involve future claims against the Funds’ that have not yet occurred. Based on experience, the Funds would expect the risk of loss to be remote.
Note 3. Risks
Micro, Small and Medium Capitalization Risk: Micro, small or medium capitalization companies may be more at risk than large capitalization companies because, among other things, they may have limited product lines, operating history, market or financial resources, or because they may depend on a limited management group. The prices of securities of micro, small and medium capitalization companies generally are more volatile than those of large capitalization companies and are more likely to be adversely affected by changes in earnings results and investor expectations or poor economic or market conditions than large capitalization companies. Securities of small and medium capitalization companies may underperform large capitalization companies, may be harder to sell at times and at prices the portfolio managers believe appropriate, and may offer greater potential for losses.
Foreign Exchange Rate Risk: Foreign exchange rate risk relates to fluctuations in the value of an asset or liability due to changes in the currency exchange rates.
Equity Risk: Equity risk relates to the change in value of equity securities as they relate to increases or decreases in the general market.
Micro Cap Fund:An investment in the Micro Cap Fund is subject to a variety of risks, including the possible loss of investment capital. Additional risks associated with the Micro Cap Fund include, but are not limited to:
Micro Cap Company Risk; Equity Market Risk: Equity markets can be volatile and the prices of common stocks can fluctuate significantly. In addition, the Micro Cap Fund
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portfolio invests in micro capitalization companies, which may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements than those of larger, more established companies.
Liquidity Risk: Some micro cap securities may have few market-makers and low trading volume, which can increase transaction costs and may make it difficult or impossible for the Micro Cap Fund to dispose of a security position at all or at a price which represents current or fair market value.
ETF Tracking Risk: Investment in the Micro Cap Fund should be made with the understanding that the passive ETFs in which the Micro Cap Fund invests will not be able to replicate exactly the performance of the indices they track because the total return generated by the securities will be reduced by transaction costs incurred in adjusting the actual balance of the securities. In addition, the passive ETFs in which the Micro Cap Fund invests will incur expenses not incurred by their applicable indices. Certain securities comprising the indices tracked by the passive ETFs may, from time to time, temporarily be unavailable, which may further impede the passive ETFs' ability to track their applicable indices.
A number of other risks are associated with an investment in the Micro Cap Fund, including: issuer specific risks, liquidity risks, and risks associated with the Investment Advisor’s judgment. Greater detail on each of the above stated risks may be found in the Fund’s prospectus.
Small Cap Fund:An investment in the Small Cap Fund is subject to a variety of risks, including the possible loss of investment capital. Additional risks associated with the Small Cap Fund include, but are not limited to:
Small Cap Company Risk: Equity Market Risk: Equity markets can be volatile and the prices of common stocks can fluctuate significantly. In addition, the Small Cap Fund portfolio invests in small capitalization companies, which may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements than those of larger, more established companies.
Liquidity Risk: Some small cap securities may have few market-makers and low trading volume, which can increase transaction costs and may make it difficult or impossible for the Small Cap Fund to dispose of a security position at all or at a price which represents current or fair market value.
A number of other risks are associated with an investment in the Small Cap Fund, including: issuer specific risks, liquidity risks, and risks associated with the Investment Advisor’s judgment. Greater detail on each of the above stated risks may be found in the Fund’s prospectus.
Income and Growth Fund: An investment in the Income and Growth Fund is subject to a variety of risks, including the possible loss of investment capital. Additional risks associated with the Income and Growth Fund include, but are not limited to:
Equity Market Risk: Equity markets can be volatile and the prices of common stocks can fluctuate significantly. In addition, the Income and Growth Fund may invest a portion of
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its portfolio in small and mid capitalization companies, which may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements than those of larger, more established companies.
Foreign Investment Risk: Investing in securities of foreign issuers involves risks not typically associated with U.S. investments, including risks relating to foreign currency values, adverse political, social and economic developments, trading liquidity, volatility, trading markets, taxation and withholding, and differing accounting, auditing and legal standards.
Master Limited Partnership Risks: An investment in MLP units involves certain risks which differ from an investment in the securities of a corporation. Holders of MLP units have limited control and voting rights on matters affecting the partnership. In addition, MLP units are subject to additional tax and/or regulatory risks, whereby changes in current regulation may cause a decline in value.
Preferred Stock Risk: Non-convertible preferred stock is primarily subject to interest rate risk and secondarily equity market risk. Convertible preferred stock is a hybrid that is subject to interest rate risk and an equity market risk which is more material than non-convertible preferred of the same issuer.
Real Estate Industry Risk: Real estate values rise and fall in response to a variety of factors, including local, regional and national economic conditions, interest rates and tax considerations. As such, REITs and other real estate linked securities may be volatile.
A number of other risks are associated with an investment in the Income and Growth Fund, including: issuer specific risks, liquidity risks, and risks associated with the Investment Advisor’s judgment. Greater detail on each of the above stated risks may be found in the Fund’s prospectus.
Tactical Market Neutral Fund: An investment in the Tactical Market Neutral Fund is subject to a variety of risks, including the possible loss of investment capital. Additional risks associated with the Tactical Market Neutral Fund include, but are not limited to:
Market Neutral Risk: The Tactical Market Neutral Fund uses short positions in combination with long positions in a market neutral strategy to try to neutralize exposure to the global stock market and capture a positive return, regardless of the direction of the market. The Tactical Market Neutral Fund’s market neutral strategy may result in greater losses or lower positive returns than if the Tactical Market Neutral Fund held only long positions, and the Tactical Market Neutral Fund’s short positions could result in unlimited losses. Although the Investment Adviser’s models were created to improve performance and to reduce overall portfolio risk, there is no guarantee that these models and the Tactical Market Neutral Fund’s market neutral strategy will be successful. The overall performance of the Tactical Market Neutral Fund depends on the net performance of its long and short positions, and it is possible for the Tactical Market Neutral Fund to experience a net loss across all positions. It is also possible that the Tactical Marker Neutral Fund’s long positions will decline in value at the same time that securities underlying the Tactical Market Neutral Fund’s short positions increase in value, thereby increasing potential losses to the Tactical Market Neutral Fund. The Tactical Market
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Neutral Fund may execute parts of its market neutral strategy by investing across security types and/or geographic markets. This can increase the number of factors that could lead to a lack of correlation between the performance of the long and short positions and therefore result in losses on both sides of the strategy.
Equity Market Risk: Equity markets can be volatile and the prices of common stocks can fluctuate significantly. In addition, the Tactical Market Neutral Fund may invest a portion of its portfolio in small and mid capitalization companies, which may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements than those of larger, more established companies.
Foreign Investment Risk: Investing in securities of foreign issuers involves risks not typically associated with U.S. investments, including risks relating to foreign currency values, adverse political, social and economic developments, trading liquidity, volatility, trading markets, taxation and withholding, and differing accounting, auditing and legal standards.
Real Estate Industry Risk: Real estate values rise and fall in response to a variety of factors, including local, regional and national economic conditions, interest rates and tax considerations. As such, REITs and other real estate linked securities may be volatile.
Short Selling Risk: If a security or other instrument sold short increases in price, the Tactical Market Neutral Fund may have to cover its short position at a higher price than the short sale price, resulting in a loss. The Tactical Market Neutral Fund may have substantial short security positions and must borrow those securities to make delivery to the buyer. The Tactical Market Neutral Fund may not be able to borrow a security that it needs to deliver, or it may not be able to close out a short position at an acceptable price and may have to sell related long positions before it had intended to do so. Thus, the Tactical Market Neutral Fund may not be able to successfully implement its short sale strategy due to limited availability of desired securities or for other reasons.
The Tactical Market Neutral Fund also may be required to pay a commission and other transaction costs, which would increase the cost of the security sold short. The amount of any gain will be decreased, and the amount of any loss increased, by the amount of the commission, dividends, interest or expenses the Tactical Market Neutral Fund may be required to pay in connection with the short sale.
Until the Tactical Market Neutral Fund replaces a borrowed security, it is required to maintain a segregated account of cash or liquid assets with a broker or custodian to cover the Tactical Market Neutral Fund's short position. Generally, securities held in a segregated account cannot be sold unless they are replaced with other liquid assets. The Tactical Market Neutral Fund's ability to access the pledged collateral may also be impaired in the event the broker fails to comply with the terms of the contract. In such instances the Tactical Market Neutral Fund may not be able to substitute or sell the pledged collateral. Additionally, the Tactical Market Neutral Fund must maintain sufficient liquid assets (less any additional collateral pledged to the broker), marked-to-market daily, to cover the short sale obligations. This may limit the Tactical Market Neutral Fund's investment flexibility or other current obligations.
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Because losses on short sales arise from increases in the value of the security sold short, such losses are theoretically unlimited. By contrast, a loss on a long position arises from decreases in the value of the security and is limited by the fact that a security's value cannot go below zero.
Underlying Fund Risk: Other investment companies including mutual funds, ETFs and closed-end funds (“Underlying Funds”) in which the Tactical Market Neutral Fund invests are subject to investment advisory and other expenses, which will be indirectly paid by the Fund. As a result, the cost of investing in the Tactical Market Neutral Fund will be higher than the cost of investing directly in the Underlying Funds and may be higher than other mutual funds that invest directly in stocks and bonds. Each of the Underlying Funds is subject to its own specific risks, but the Adviser expects the principal investments risks of such Underlying Funds will be similar to the risks of investing in the Tactical Market Neutral Fund. Additional risks of investing in ETFs and mutual funds are described below:
ETF Tracking Risk: Investment in the Tactical Market Neutral Fund should be made with the understanding that the passive ETFs in which the Tactical Market Neutral Fund invests will not be able to replicate exactly the performance of the indices they track because the total return generated by the securities will be reduced by transaction costs incurred in adjusting the actual balance of the securities. In addition, the passive ETFs in which the Tactical Market Neutral Fund invests will incur expenses not incurred by their applicable indices. Certain securities comprising the indices tracked by the passive ETFs may, from time to time, temporarily be unavailable, which may further impede the passive ETFs' ability to track their applicable indices.
Management Risk: When the Tactical Market Neutral Fund invests in Underlying Funds there is a risk that the investment advisers of those Underlying Funds may make investment decisions that are detrimental to the performance of the Tactical Market Neutral Fund.
Mutual Fund Risk: Mutual funds are subject to investment advisory and other expenses, which will be indirectly paid by the Tactical Market Neutral Fund. As a result, your cost of investing will be higher than the cost of investing directly in a mutual fund and may be higher than other mutual funds that invest directly in stocks and bonds. Mutual funds are also subject management risk because the adviser to the underlying mutual fund may be unsuccessful in meeting the mutual fund's investment objective and may temporarily pursue strategies which are inconsistent with the Tactical Market Neutral Fund's investment objective.
Net Asset Value and Market Price Risk: The market value of ETF shares may differ from their net asset value. This difference in price may be due to the fact that the supply and demand in the market for fund shares at any point in time is not always identical to the supply and demand in the market for the underlying basket of securities. Accordingly, there may be times when shares trade at a premium or discount to net asset value.
Strategies Risk: Each Underlying Fund is subject to specific risks, depending on the nature of the underlying Fund. These risks could include liquidity risk, sector risk, and
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foreign currency risk, as well as risks associated with fixed income securities and commodities.
A number of other risks are associated with an investment in the Tactical Market Neutral Fund, including: issuer specific risks, liquidity risks, and risks associated with the Investment Advisor’s judgment. Greater detail on each of the above stated risks may be found in the prospectus.
Note 4. Security Valuations
As described in Note 2, all investments are recorded at their estimated fair value. The Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of their investments on a recurring basis. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The three levels of inputs are:
Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access.
Level 2 - Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument in 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 valuating 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.
Fair Value Measurements: A description of the valuation techniques applied to the Funds’ major categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis follows.
Equity securities (common stock including ADRs, preferred stock, exchange traded funds and real estate investment trusts) - Equity securities are valued by using market
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quotations furnished by a pricing service when the Advisers believe such prices accurately reflect the fair market value of such securities. Securities that are traded on any stock exchange are valued by the pricing service at the last quoted sale price. Lacking a last sale price, an exchange traded security is valued by the pricing service at its last bid price. Securities traded in the NASDAQ over-the-counter market are valued by the pricing service at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. Generally, if the security is traded in an active market and is valued at the last sale price, the security is categorized as a Level 1 security. When the security position is not considered to be part of an active market or when the security is valued at the bid price, the position is generally categorized as a Level 2 security. When market quotations are not readily available, when the Advisers determine that the market quotation or the price provided by the pricing service does not accurately reflect the current market value or when restricted or illiquid securities are being valued, such securities are valued at fair value as determined by the Adviser in good faith, in accordance with guidelines adopted by and subject to review of the Board of Trustees and are categorized as Level 3.
The Income and Growth Fund may invest in publicly traded partnership interests (“PTPs”) and MLPs, a subset of PTPs. PTPs are limited partnerships, the interests in which are known as “units.” PTP units typically trade publicly, like common stocks, and thus may provide the investor more liquidity than ordinary limited partnerships. Generally, these securities will be classified as Level 1 of value hierarchy.
Money market funds are generally priced at the ending NAV provided by service agent of the Funds. These securities will be classified as Level 1 of the value hierarchy.
The following table presents information about the Small Cap Fund’s investments measured at fair value as of January 31, 2020:
| | | | |
Assets | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
Common Stocks | $25,411,332 | $ - | $ - | $25,411,332 |
Short-Term Investment | 765,119 | - | - | 765,119 |
Total | $26,176,451 | $ - | $ - | $26,176,451 |
The following table presents information about the Income and Growth Fund’s investments measured at fair value as of January 31, 2020:
| | | | |
Assets | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
Common Stocks | $11,302,507 | $ - | $ - | $11,302,507 |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | 2,403,316 | - | - | 2,403,316 |
Preferred Stocks | 154,445 | - | - | 154,445 |
Master Limited Partnerships & Publicly Traded Partnerships | 631,258 | - | - | 631,258 |
Short-Term Investment | 815,241 | - | - | 815,241 |
Total | $15,306,767 | $ - | $ - | $15,306,767 |
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The following table presents information about the Micro Cap Fund’s investments measured at fair value as of January 31, 2020:
| | | | |
Assets | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
Common Stocks | $17,057,431 | $ - | $ - | $17,057,431 |
Exchange Traded Fund | 552,234 | - | - | 552,234 |
Short-Term Investment | 447,229 | - | - | 447,229 |
Total | $18,056,894 | $ - | $ - | $18,056,894 |
The following table presents information about the Tactical Market Neutral Fund’s investments measured at fair value as of January 31, 2020:
| | | | |
Assets | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
Common Stocks | $ 4,142,280 | $ - | $ - | $ 4,142,280 |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | 1,446,738 | - | - | 1,446,738 |
Exchange Traded Funds | 578,579 | - | - | 578,579 |
Short-Term Investment | 127,839 | - | - | 127,839 |
Total | $ 6,295,436 | $ - | $ - | $ 6,295,436 |
| | | | |
Liabilities | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
Exchange Traded Funds | $ (3,807,126) | $ - | $ - | $ (3,807,126) |
Total | $ (3,807,126) | $ - | $ - | $ (3,807,126) |
The Funds did not hold any Level 2 or Level 3 assets as of January 31, 2020. Therefore a reconciliation of assets in which significant unobservable inputs were used in determining fair value is not applicable. For more detail on the investments, please refer to the Schedules of Investments. The Funds also did not have transfers into or out of Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 during the six months ended January 31, 2020. The Funds consider transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 as of the end of the reporting period. The Funds did not hold any derivative instruments at any time during the six months ended January 31, 2020.
Note 5. Investment Advisory Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates
Pursuant to the Investment Management Agreements (“Advisory Agreements”) between the applicable Adviser and the Trust, Ranger Investment and Ranger International, respectively, are entitled to investment advisory fees, computed daily and payable monthly, of 1.00% per annum of the average daily net assets of Small Cap Fund and Income and Growth Fund, respectively. Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, Ranger Investment is entitled to investment advisory fees, computed daily and payable monthly, of 1.25% per annum of the average daily net assets of Micro Cap Fund. Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, RG Liquid Alts is entitled to investment advisory fees, computed daily and payable monthly, of 1.75% per annum of the average daily net assets of Tactical Market Neutral Fund. For the six months ended January 31, 2020, the Advisers earned $127,218, $74,171, $108,912, and $43,611 from the Small Cap Fund, Income and Growth Fund, Micro Cap Fund, and Tactical Market Neutral Fund, respectively. For the
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six months ended January 31, 2020, the Advisers waived $41,553, $41,318, $19,850, and $26,252 in fees from the Small Cap Fund, Income and Growth Fund, Micro Cap Fund, and Tactical Market Neutral Fund, respectively.At January 31, 2020, the Advisers were owed $7,837, $5,334, $13,285, and $7,706 from the Small Cap Fund, Income and Growth Fund, Micro Cap Fund, and Tactical Market Neutral Fund, respectively.
Ranger Investment and Ranger International have each entered into an Expense Limitation Agreement with the Trust (the “Expense Limitation Agreements”), whereby the Advisers have agreed to reduce their fees and reimburse expenses so that the Net Annual Operating Expenses (exclusive of any Rule 12b-1 fees, acquired fund fees and expenses, distribution or shareholder servicing fees, brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses) of Small Cap Fund and Income and Growth Fund will not exceed 1.10% and 1.10%, respectively, until November 30, 2020. Ranger Investment has contractually agreed to reduce its fees and to reimburse expenses, at least until November 30, 2020, to ensure that total annual Micro Cap Fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or reimbursement (exclusive of any Rule 12b-1 distribution or shareholder servicing fees, taxes, interest, brokerage commissions, Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, or extraordinary expenses such as litigation) will not exceed 1.50% of average daily net assets. RG Liquid Alts has contractually agreed to reduce its fees and to reimburse expenses, at least until November 30, 2020, to ensure that total annual Tactical Market Neutral Fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or reimbursement (exclusive of any Rule 12b-1 distribution or shareholder servicing fees, taxes, interest, dividend expenses, brokerage commissions, Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, or extraordinary expenses such as litigation) will not exceed 1.99% of average daily net assets. Each Adviser may recoup any waived or reimbursed amount from each respective Fund pursuant to these Expense Limitation Agreements if such reimbursement does not cause the respective Fund to exceed existing expense limitations and the reimbursement is made within three years after the respective adviser incurred the expenses. As of July 31, 2019, Ranger Investment is entitled to recapture $220,317 in expenses pursuant to the Expense Limitation Agreement from the Small Cap Fund. As of July 31, 2019, Ranger International is entitled to recapture $247,003 in expenses pursuant to the Expense Limitation Agreement from the Income and Growth Fund. As of July 31, 2019, Ranger Investment is entitled to recapture $68,520 in expenses pursuant to the Expense Limitation Agreement from the Micro Cap Fund. As of July 31, 2019, RG Liquid Alts is entitled to recapture $31,287 in expenses pursuant to the Expense Limitation Agreement from the Tactical Market Neutral Fund.
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Fiscal Year Ended | Recoverable Through | Small Cap Fund | Income and Growth Fund | Micro Cap Fund | Tactical Market Neutral Fund |
July 31, 2017 | July 31, 2020 | $ 72,626 | $ 83,583 | N/A | N/A |
July 31, 2018 | July 31, 2021 | $ 77,063 | $ 84,377 | $ 23,854 | N/A |
July 31, 2019 | July 31, 2022 | $ 70,628 | $ 79,043 | $ 44,666 | $ 31,287 |
Each Trustee who is not affiliated with the Trust and/or the Advisers will receive an annual fee of $2,500, as well as reimbursement for any reasonable expenses incurred
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attending the meetings. The “interested person” who serves as Trustee of the Trust receives no compensation for his services as a Trustee. None of the executive officers receive compensation from the Trust.
Note 6. Agreements
Transfer Agent Agreement and Accounting Services Agreement: Mutual Shareholder Services, LLC (“MSS”) serves as Transfer Agent to each Fund, pursuant to a Transfer Agent Agreement with the Trust. Under the Transfer Agent Agreement, MSS provides all of the customary services of a transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent.
In addition, MSS provides accounting services to the Funds pursuant to an Accounting Services Agreement with the Trust. As such, MSS provides all necessary administration, bookkeeping and pricing services to each Fund.
For the services rendered to the Funds pursuant to the Transfer Agent Agreement and Accounting Services Agreement, each Fund pays MSS an annual fee based on the average net asset value of the Fund. Each Fund receives a discount depending on the net assets of the Fund. For the six months ended January 31, 2020, the Small Cap Fund, Income and Growth Fund, Micro Cap Fund, and Tactical Market Neutral Fund incurred $19,095, $18,492, $15,903, and $9,267 in Transfer Agent and Accounting fees, respectively. As of January 31, 2020, the Small Cap Fund, Income and Growth Fund, Micro Cap Fund, and Tactical Market Neutral Fund owed $3,442, $3,082, $2,650, and $1,832 in Transfer Agent and Accounting fees, respectively. The Transfer Agent and Accounting fees are included in the Other Expenses Liability.
12b-1 Plan and Distribution Agreement:The Trust, on behalf of the Funds, has adopted a plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the “Plan”). The Plan permits Investor Class shares of each Fund to pay for certain distribution and promotion expenses related to marketing shares of the Fund. The amount payable annually by each Fund’s Investor Class is 0.25% of its respective average daily net assets. Institutional Class shares of the Funds are not subject to a 12b-1 fee and do not have a Rule 12b-1 plan. Under the Plan, the Trust may engage in any activities related to the distribution of Fund shares.
Arbor Court Capital, LLC (the "Distributor") serves as the principal underwriter and national distributor for the shares of the Trust pursuant to a distribution agreement with the Trust (the "Distribution Agreement"). Prior to November 10, 2019, Foreside Fund Services, LLC served as the principal underwriter and national distributor for the shares of the Trust. Prior to November 13, 2017, Rafferty Capital Markets, LLC served as the principal underwriter and national distributor for the shares of the Trust. The Trust and the Advisers are not affiliated with the Distributor, Foreside Fund Services, LLC or Rafferty Capital Markets, LLC.
For the six months ended January 31, 2020, the Income and Growth Fund, Investor Class shares, accrued $1,419 in distribution fees. At January 31, 2020, the Income and Growth Fund, Investor Class shares, owed $157 in distribution fees.
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Note 7. Capital Share Transactions
At January 31, 2020, there were unlimited shares authorized at no par value for the Trust (which includes the Small Cap Fund, Income and Growth Fund, Micro Cap Fund, and Tactical Market Neutral Fund). Paid in capital for the six months ended January 31, 2020 amounted to $20,989,930, $13,212,863, $17,793,117, and $6,482,365 for the Small Cap Fund, Income and Growth Fund, Micro Cap Fund, and Tactical Market Neutral Fund, respectively. The following table summarizes transactions in capital for each respective period or year:
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Small Cap Fund – Institutional Class | Six Months Ended January 31, 2020 | Year Ended July 31, 2019 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Shares Sold | 107,114 | $ 1,890,815 | 201,410 | $ 3,534,700 |
Shares Reinvested | 58,592 | 999,000 | 127,214 | 1,767,006 |
Shares Redeemed | (100,605) | (1,738,690) | (250,483) | (4,314,732) |
Net Increase | 65,101 | $ 1,151,125 | 78,141 | $ 986,974 |
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Income and Growth Fund – Investor Class | Six Months Ended January 31, 2020 | Year Ended July 31, 2019 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Shares Sold | 2,111 | $ 27,934 | 7,764 | $ 93,400 |
Shares Reinvested | 1,813 | 24,025 | 4,403 | 52,913 |
Shares Redeemed | (16,377) | (217,654) | (19,850) | (242,922) |
Net Decrease | (12,453) | $(165,695) | (7,683) | $(96,609) |
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Income and Growth Fund – Institutional Class | Six Months Ended January 31, 2020 | Year Ended July 31, 2019 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Shares Sold | 41,786 | $567,408 | 62,191 | $ 735,311 |
Shares Reinvested | 21,063 | 283,340 | 47,844 | 581,021 |
Shares Redeemed | (25,076) | (336,711) | (343,350) | (4,253,470) |
Net Increase (Decrease) | 37,773 | $514,037 | (233,315) | $(2,937,138) |
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Micro Cap Fund – Institutional Class | Six Months Ended January 31, 2020 | Year Ended July 31, 2019 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Shares Sold | 43,466 | $450,600 | 229,020 | $ 2,274,092 |
Shares Reinvested | - | - | 5,846 | 48,817 |
Shares Redeemed | (21,122) | (206,011) | (15,314) | (151,427) |
Net Increase | 22,344 | $244,589 | 219,552 | $2,171,482 |
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Tactical Market Neutral Fund – Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended January 31, 2020 | For the Period July 1, 2019 (Commencement of Investment Operations) through July 31, 2019 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Shares Sold | 314,467 | $3,201,109 | 394,742 | $3,960,571 |
Shares Reinvested | 3,942 | 39,462 | - | - |
Shares Redeemed | (37,299) | (377,926) | (33,993) | (340,851) |
Net Increase | 281,110 | $2,862,645 | 360,749 | $3,619,720 |
The Small Cap Fund, Micro Cap Fund, and Tactical Market Neutral Fund have not issued Investor Class shares.
Note 8. Investments
Small Cap Fund
For the six months ended January 31, 2020, the cost of purchases and the proceeds from sales, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, aggregated $5,466,251 and $5,659,397, respectively.
Income and Growth Fund
For the six months ended January 31, 2020, the cost of purchases and the proceeds from sales, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, aggregated $2,421,298 and $2,857,318, respectively.
Micro Cap Fund
For the six months ended January 31, 2020, the cost of purchases and the proceeds from sales, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, aggregated $3,774,984 and $3,383,805, respectively.
Tactical Market Neutral Fund
For the six months ended January 31, 2020, the cost of purchases and the proceeds from sales, other than U.S. Government securities, short-term securities and securities sold short, aggregated $5,904,080 and $3,505,590, respectively. Purchases and sales of securities sold short aggregated $1,117,598 and $2,065,661, respectively.
Note 9. Federal Income Taxes
Small Cap Fund
During the six months ended January 31, 2020, a long-term capital gain distribution of $1.11129 per share was paid on December 27, 2019, for shareholders on record as of December 26, 2019, for a total distribution of $1,634,402.
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The tax character of distributions paid during the six months ended January 31, 2020, was as follows:
Capital Gain
$ 1,634,402
During the year ended July 31, 2019, a long-term capital gain distribution of $2.18383 per share, and a short-term capital gain distribution of $0.09433 per share, was paid on December 28, 2018, for shareholders on record as of December 27, 2018, for a total distribution of $3,067,031.
The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended July 31, 2019, was as follows:
Capital Gain
$ 2,940,031
Ordinary Income
$ 127,000
As of July 31, 2019, for tax purposes the Small Cap Fund’s undistributed net investment loss was $20,333 Additionally, the Small Cap Fund has elected to defer 2018 post October capital losses of $175,344, and its accumulated net realized gain on investments is $1,134,587. The Small Cap Fund adjusts certain components of capital to reflect permanent differences between financial statement amounts and net income and realized gains/losses determined in accordance with income tax rules. In addition, the Small Cap Fund may utilize equalization accounting for tax purposes and designate earnings and profits, including net realized gains distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares, as a part of the dividends paid deduction for income tax purposes. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset values per share. Accordingly, during the year ended July 31, 2019, amounts have been reclassified to reflect an increase in distributable earning of $115,744, and a corresponding decrease in accumulated paid in capital of $115,744, which primarily resulted from net operating losses.
Income and Growth Fund
Investor Class
During the six months ended January 31, 2020, an ordinary income distribution of $0.10343 per share, return of capital of $0.03537 per share was paid on September 27, 2019, for shareholders on record as of September 26, 2019 for a total distribution of $12,452. An ordinary income distribution of $0.09103 per share, a return of capital distribution of $0.04927 per share, were paid on December 27, 2019, for shareholders on record as of December 26, 2019, for a total distribution of $11,573.
The tax character of distributions paid during the six months ended January 31, 2020, was as follows:
Ordinary Income
$ 16,788
Return of Capital
$ 7,237
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During the year ended July 31, 2019, an ordinary income distribution of $0.11176 per share, return of capital of $0.03074 per share was paid on September 27, 2018, for shareholders on record as of September 26, 2018 for a total distribution of $13,542. An ordinary income distribution of $0.08078 per share, a return of capital distribution of $0.06652 per share, were paid on December 28, 2018, for shareholders on record as of December 27, 2018, for a total distribution of $13,249. An ordinary income distribution of $0.09714 per share, a return of capital distribution of $0.03726 per share, were paid on March 28, 2019, for shareholders on record as of March 27, 2019, for a total distribution of $12,285. An ordinary income distribution of $0.1478 per share was paid on June 27, 2019, for shareholders on record as of June 26, 2019, for a total distribution of $13,837.
The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended July 31, 2019, was as follows:
Ordinary Income
$ 40,603
Return of Capital
$ 12,310
Institutional Class
During the six months ended January 31, 2020, an ordinary income distribution of $0.11056 per share, return of capital of $0.02824 per share was paid on September 27, 2019, for shareholders on record as of September 26, 2019 for a total distribution of $140,872. An ordinary income distribution of $0.09772 per share, a return of capital distribution of $0.04258 per share, were paid on December 27, 2019, for shareholders on record as of December 26, 2019, for a total distribution of $144,426.
The tax character of distributions paid during the six months ended January 31, 2020, was as follows:
Ordinary Income
$ 212,804
Return of Capital
$ 72,494
During the year ended July 31, 2019, an ordinary income distribution of $0.13015 per share, return of capital of $0.01235 per share was paid on September 27, 2018, for shareholders on record as of September 26, 2018 for a total distribution of $159,094. An ordinary income distribution of $0.09746 per share, a return of capital distribution of $0.04984 per share, were paid on December 28, 2018, for shareholders on record as of December 27, 2018, for a total distribution of $166,048. An ordinary income distribution of $0.09711 per share, a return of capital distribution of $0.03729 per share, were paid on March 28, 2019, for shareholders on record as of March 27, 2019, for a total distribution of $136,909. An ordinary income distribution of $0.1478 per share was paid on June 27, 2019, for shareholders on record as of June 26, 2019, for a total distribution of $151,060.
The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended July 31, 2019, was as follows:
Ordinary Income
$ 505,153
Return of Capital
$ 107,958
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As of July 31, 2019, for tax purposes the Income and Growth Fund’s accumulated net investment loss was $936,010, which includes $876,441 of short term capital loss. Additionally, the Income and Growth Fund has elected to defer 2018 post October capital losses of $169,314, and its accumulated net realized gain on investments is $0. The Income and Growth Fund adjusts certain components of capital to reflect permanent differences between financial statement amounts and net income and realized gains/losses determined in accordance with income tax rules. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset values per share.
Micro Cap Fund
No distributions were paid during the six months ended January 31, 2020.
During the year ended July 31, 2019, an ordinary income distribution of $0.03085 per share, was paid on December 28, 2018, for shareholders on record as of December 27, 2018, for a total distribution of $48,817.
The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended July 31, 2019, was as follows:
Ordinary Income
$ 48,817
As of July 31, 2019, for tax purposes the Micro Cap Fund’s undistributed net investment loss was $27,100. Additionally, the Micro Cap Fund has elected to defer 2018 post October capital losses of $395,239, and its accumulated net realized gain on investments is $0. The Micro Cap Fund adjusts certain components of capital to reflect permanent differences between financial statement amounts and net income and realized gains/losses determined in accordance with income tax rules. In addition, the Micro Cap Fund may utilize equalization accounting for tax purposes and designate earnings and profits, including net realized gains distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares, as a part of the dividends paid deduction for income tax purposes. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset values per share. Accordingly, during the year ended July 31, 2019, amounts have been reclassified to reflect an increase in distributable earning of $65,018, and a corresponding decrease in accumulated paid in capital of $65,018, which primarily resulted from net operating losses.
Tactical Market Neutral Fund
During the six months ended January 31, 2020, an ordinary income distribution of $0.03457 per share, a long-term capital gain distribution of $0.00005 per share, and a short-term capital gain distribution of $0.02889 per share, was paid on December 27, 2019, for shareholders on record as of December 26, 2019, for a total distribution of $39,462.
The tax character of distributions paid during the six months ended January 31, 2020, was as follows:
Ordinary Income
$ 39,431
Capital Gain
$ 31
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No distributions were paid from July 1, 2019 (commencement of investment operations) through July 31, 2019.
As of July 31, 2019, for tax purposes the Tactical Market Neutral Fund’s undistributed net investment loss was $506. Additionally, the Tactical Market Neutral Fund has elected to defer 2018 post October capital losses of $0, and its accumulated net realized gain on investments is $30. The Tactical Market Neutral Fund adjusts certain components of capital to reflect permanent differences between financial statement amounts and net income and realized gains/losses determined in accordance with income tax rules. In addition, the Tactical Market Neutral Fund may utilize equalization accounting for tax purposes and designate earnings and profits, including net realized gains distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares, as a part of the dividends paid deduction for income tax purposes. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset values per share.
Note 10. Control Ownership
The beneficial ownership, either directly or indirectly, of more than 25% of the voting securities of a fund creates a presumption of control of the fund, under Section 2(a)(9) of the 1940 Act. As of January 31, 2020, R. E. Smith Sub S Trust held approximately 37.77% of the voting securities of the Small Cap Fund and may be deemed to control the Small Cap Fund. As of January 31, 2020, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. held in omnibus accounts for the benefit of others, approximately 73.02% of the voting securities of the Income and Growth Fund and may be deemed to control the Income and Growth Fund. As of January 31, 2020, Little Woody Ltd. held approximately 26.40% of the voting securities of the Micro Cap Fund and may be deemed to control the Micro Cap Fund. As of January 31, 2020, Dortmund Ltd. held approximately 25.61% of the voting securities of the Micro Cap Fund and may be deemed to control the Micro Cap Fund. As of January 31, 2020, Ameritrade, Inc. held in omnibus accounts for the benefits of others, approximately 51.78% of the voting securities of the Tactical Market Neutral Fund and may be deemed to control the Tactical Market Neutral Fund. As of January 31, 2020, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. held in omnibus accounts for the benefit of others, approximately 34.19% of the voting securities of the Tactical Market Neutral Fund and may be deemed to control the Tactical Market Neutral Fund.
Note 11. New Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted regulations that eliminated or amended disclosure requirements that were redundant or outdated in light of changes in SEC requirements, GAAP, International Financial Reporting Standards, or changes in technology or the business environment. These regulations were effective November 5, 2018, and each Fund is complying with them effective with these financial statements.
In August 2018, FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13 (“ASU 2018-13”), “Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure requirements for Fair Value Measurement,” which amends the fair value measurement disclosure requirements of ASC Topic 820 (“ASC 820”), “Fair Value Measurement.” ASU 2018-13 includes new, eliminated, and
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modified disclosure requirements for ASC 820. In addition, ASU 2018-13 clarifies that materiality is an appropriate consideration of entities when evaluating disclosure requirements. ASU 2018-13 is effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods therein. Early adoption is permitted and each Fund has adopted ASU 2018-13 with these financial statements.
Note 12. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds through the issuance of these financial statements and has noted no such events requiring disclosure.
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EXPENSE ILLUSTRATION
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Expense Example
As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur ongoing costs, which typically consist of management fees, 12b-1 fees, and other fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire six month period, August 1, 2019 through January 31, 2020 for Ranger Small Cap Fund, and Ranger Quest for Income and Growth Fund, Investor Class and Institutional Class, Ranger Micro Cap Fund, and Tactical Market Neutral Fund.
Actual Expenses
The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During the Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each 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 these funds and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
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Small Cap Fund | | | |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
| August 1, 2019 | January 31, 2020 | August 1, 2019 to January 31, 2020 |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,031.80 | $5.62 |
Hypothetical | | | |
(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,019.61 | $5.58 |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 1.10%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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Income and Growth Fund - Investor Class | | |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
| August 1, 2019 | January 31, 2020 | August 1, 2019 to January 31, 2020 |
| | | |
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,074.74 | $7.04 |
Hypothetical | | | |
(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,018.35 | $6.85 |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 1.35%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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Income and Growth Fund - Institutional Class | | |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
| August 1, 2019 | January 31, 2020 | August 1, 2019 to January 31, 2020 |
| | | |
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,076.08 | $5.74 |
Hypothetical | | | |
(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,019.61 | $5.58 |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 1.10%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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Micro Cap Fund | | | |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
| August 1, 2019 | January 31, 2020 | August 1, 2019 to January 31, 2020 |
| | | |
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,015.31 | $7.60 |
Hypothetical | | | |
(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,017.60 | $7.61 |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 1.50%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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Tactical Market Neutral Fund | | | |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
| August 1, 2019 | January 31, 2020 | August 1, 2019 to January 31, 2020 |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,005.35 | $15.42 |
Hypothetical | | | |
(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,009.75 | $15.46 |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 3.06%(a), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). (a) Expenses excluding interest expense and dividend expense (0.00% and 1.08%, respectively) was 1.98%. |
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Information about Trustees and Officers who are “interested persons” of the Trust as defined under the 1940 Act, and each officer of the Trust, including their principal occupations during the past five years, is as follows:
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Name, Address* and Year of Birth | Position/Term of Office** | Principal Occupation During the Past Five Years | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex *** Overseen by Trustee | Other Directorships held by Trustee During the Past Five Years |
Jason Christopher Elliott Year of Birth: 1970 | Trustee, Chairman (since September 2011) | Manager, Ranger Capital Group, L.L.C. (since 2005). | 4 | Director, Fiberforge Corp. (2000- 2013) (Carbon fiber technology) |
Kenneth Scott Canon Year of Birth: 1962 | President (since September 2011) | President, Ranger Capital Group Holdings, L.P. (since 2001) | N/A | N/A |
Nimrod Hacker Year of Birth: 1968 | Secretary (since September 2011)
| General Counsel, Ranger Capital Group Holdings, L.P. (since 2001) | N/A | N/A |
Joseph W. Thompson Year of Birth: 1959 | Treasurer (since September 2011) | COO/CFO, Ranger Capital Group Holdings, L.P. (since 2002) | N/A | N/A |
Mark Hasbani Year of Birth: 1988 | Chief Compliance Officer (since June 2018) | Deputy Chief Compliance Officer, Ranger Capital Group Holdings, L.P. (since October 2017 to Present) Senior Associate, Blue River Partners, LLC, a compliance consulting firm for investment advisers (January 2016 to June 2017) Credit Risk Officer, State Street (May 2015 to November 2015) Compliance Analyst, State Street (November 2014 to May 2015) Law Clerk, Donoghue, Barrett & Singal (October 2013 to August 2014) | | |
Information about Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust as defined under the 1940 Act, including their principal occupations during the past five years, is as follows:
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Name, Address* and Year of Birth | Position/Term of Office** | Principal Occupation During the Past Five Years | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex*** Overseen by Trustee | Other Directorships held by Trustee During the Past Five Years |
Curtis A. Hite Year of Birth: 1969 | Independent Trustee (since September 2011) | CEO, Improving Holdco, Inc. (since July 2018) and CEO, Improving Holdings LLC (2007- July 2018), a technology consulting company. | 4 | None |
Benjamin C. Bell, Jr. Year of Birth: 1959 | Independent Trustee (since March 2014) | President, Southwest Region, The Signatry, a non-profit Christian foundation (since November 2018); CEO, Christmas Morning Interests, Inc., a consulting company (since 1997); Managing Member, William K. Woodruff & Co, LLC, a registered investment adviser (2009-2018). | 4 | None |
* The address for each Trustee is c/o Ranger, 2828 N. Harwood Street, Suite 1900, Dallas, Texas 75201.
** The term of office for each Trustee and Officer listed above will continue indefinitely.
** *The term “Fund Complex” refers to Ranger Funds Investment Trust.
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Information Regarding Proxy Voting
A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how the Funds voted proxies during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30, are available without charge upon request by (1) calling the Funds at (866) 458-4744 and (2) from Fund documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on the SEC's website atwww.sec.gov.
Information Regarding Portfolio Holdings
The Funds file a complete schedule of investments with the SEC for the first and third quarter of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ first and third fiscal quarters end on April 30 and October 31. The Funds’ Form N-PORT’s are available on the SEC’s website athttp://sec.gov. You may also obtain copies by calling the Funds at 1-866-458-4744.
Information Regarding Statement of Additional Information
The Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and is available without charge upon request, by calling toll free at 1-866-458-4744.
Renewal of Management Agreements
The Board considered the renewal of a management agreement with Ranger International Management, LP, the Ranger Quest for Income and Growth Fund's investment adviser; and the renewal of a management agreement with Ranger Investment Management, LP, Small Cap's and Micro Cap’s investment adviser, at an in person meeting held September 23, 2019. The Trustees review included, but was not limited to the following factors: (i) the investment performance of a fund and its adviser; (ii) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the adviser to a fund; (iii) the cost of the services to be provided and the profits to be realized by the adviser and its affiliates from the relationship with a fund; (iv) the extent to which economies of scale will be realized as a fund grows; and (v) whether the fee levels reflect these economies of scale to the benefit of fund shareholders. The conclusions reached by the Trustees were based on a comprehensive evaluation of all of the information provided and were not the result of any one factor. Moreover, each Trustee may have afforded different weight to the various factors in reaching his conclusions with respect to the advisory agreements.
Income and Growth Fund – Agreement with Ranger International Management, LP
The Trustees first reviewed the advisory agreement and 15(c) questionnaire materials supplied by Ranger International Management, LP (“Ranger International”) regarding its advisory agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Income and Growth Fund.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Trustees considered their experience in working with Ranger International noting that the advisor’s management team was very responsive to the Board and its requests. They considered the advisor’s experience and capabilities noting that the advisor continued to invest in compliance and investment personnel. They agreed that Ranger International focused on risk management as well as the daily pricing and operations of the Fund to the benefit of shareholders. The Trustees noted that Ranger Investment reported no material compliance violations or pending or active litigation. The Trustees noted as a quality attribute the advisor’s consistent approach to both security selection and risk management in seeking quality
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growth companies. Taking into account the personnel involved in servicing the Fund, as well as the factors described above, the Board expressed satisfaction with the quality of the services provided.
Performance. The Trustees noted that Income and Growth Fund outperformed its benchmark, peer group and its Morningstar category average over the 1-year period. The Trustees further noted that Income and Growth Fund underperformed its benchmark, peer group and its Morningstar category average over the 3 year and 5 year periods, and had underperformed its benchmark since Income and Growth Fund’s inception of September 29, 2011. The Trustees noted that the Fund’s largest contributors were attributed to technology and financial sectors and that holdings in basic materials and cyclical sectors were the largest detractors from performance. The Trustees noted that the Fund was negatively affected in late 2018 by a sell-off, but rebounded strongly in 2019. The Trustees considered the strong short-term performance and after further discussion, the Trustees concluded that the Fund’s performance was not unreasonable.
Fees and Expenses. The Trustees noted that Ranger International’s management fee was 1.00%, and that the advisor had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s total operating expenses to 1.10% (excluding certain expenses). They compared the advisory fee to that of the peer group and Morningstar category noting that the Fund’s fee was higher than both the peer group and category’s average and median advisory fees. With respect to total operating expenses, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were higher than the peer group category average and lower than the Morningstar category average expense ratio. They further considered that Ranger International waived a portion of its advisory fees during the prior year pursuant to the expense limitation agreement. After further discussion, the Trustees concluded that the advisory fee was not unreasonable.
Profitability. The Trustees reviewed the profitability analysis provided by the advisor and noted that Ranger International realized a modest profit in connection with the advisory agreement with Income and Growth Fund, further noting that the advisor waived a portion of its advisory fee. The Trustees discussed the soft dollars paid to the advisor. After discussion, the Trustees concluded that excessive profitability was not a concern at this time.
Economies of Scale. The Trustees discussed economies of scale, noting that the Fund was marketed and distributed on both a retail and institutional basis, by one active wholesaler. The Trustees further noted that Ranger International could not accurately predict the Fund’s total assets at the end of the next 12 months and the advisor is unsure when economies of scale could be achieved. The Board found this reasonable and determined to revisit the matter of economies of scale at the next renewal of the advisory agreement.
Conclusion. Having requested and received such information from Ranger International as the Board believed to be reasonably necessary to evaluate the terms of the advisory agreement, and as assisted by the advice of counsel, the Board concluded that the advisory fee structure was reasonable and that renewal of the advisory agreement was in the best interests of the Trust and shareholders of Income and Growth Fund.
Small Cap Fund and Micro Cap Fund – Agreement with Ranger Investment Management, LP
The Trustees next turned their attention to the advisory agreement and 15(c) questionnaire materials supplied by Ranger Investment Management, LP (“Ranger Investment”) regarding its advisory agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Small Cap Fund and Micro Cap Fund.
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Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Trustees considered their experience in working with Ranger Investment noting that the advisor’s management team was very responsive to the Board and its requests. The Trustees reviewed the advisor’s personnel and considered the advisor’s experience and capabilities noting that the advisor continued to invest in compliance and investment personnel while retaining experienced talent. The Trustees favorably noted Ranger Investment’s consistent approach to portfolio management, prudently allocating among sectors based on valuations and company fundamentals. They agreed that Ranger Investment focused on risk management as well as the operations and client relations of each Fund to the benefit of shareholders. The Trustees noted that Ranger Investment reported no material compliance violations or pending or active litigation. Taking into account the personnel involved in servicing each Fund, as well as the factors described above, the Board expressed satisfaction with the quality of the services provided.
Performance.
Small Cap Fund. The Trustees noted that Small Cap Fund outperformed its Morningstar category for the 1 year and 5-year periods, while modestly underperforming its Morningstar category for the 3 year period. The Trustees noted that Small Cap Fund had outperformed its peer group over the 5 year period, but underperformed its peer group over the 1 year and 3 year periods. The Trustees further noted that Small Cap Fund outperformed its benchmark over all periods presented. The Trustees considered the advisor’s explanation about the factors to Small Cap Fund’s performance, noting materials & processing and energy sectors provided the largest positive performance while healthcare technology detracted from Small Cap Fund’s overall performance. The Trustees considered that Small Cap Fund was showing strong absolute performance, and because of Ranger Investment’s risk management strategy, that the Fund would tend to underperform in a highly speculative market. The Trustees determined that Small Cap Funds’s performance was not unreasonable.
Micro Cap Fund. The Trustees noted that Micro Cap Fund outperformed both its Morningstar category and its benchmark for the 1-year period. The Trustees further noted that Micro Cap Fund had significantly outperformed its benchmark index since Micro Cap Fund’s inception of June 6, 2018, performing +4.24% and -11.92% for Micro Cap Fund and the Russell Microcap Growth Index, respectively. The Trustees considered the advisor’s explanation about the factors impacting Micro Cap Fund’s performance, noting a significant decline in the fourth quarter 2018 due to a large market sell-off, followed by strong performance for the first seven months of 2019, largely due to positions in the healthcare technology and processor durables sectors. The Trustees considered that the Fund was showing strong absolute performance since inception and determined that Micro Cap Fund’s performance was not unreasonable.
Fees and Expenses.
Small Cap Fund. The Trustees noted that Ranger Investment’s management fee for Small Cap Fund was 1.00% before waiver and 0.69% after waiver, further noting that the advisor contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s total operating expenses to 1.10% (excluding certain expenses). They compared the advisory fee to that of a peer group and Morningstar category and noted that although the advisory fee was higher than the peer group median of 0.85% and the Morningstar category median of 0.80%, it was in line with the peer group average advisory fee of 0.975% and well within the range of both. The Trustees further considered that the Fund’s net expense ratio, after waiver, was lower than the average expense ratio of the peer group of 1.12% and lower than the Morningstar category average expense ratio of 1.29%. They further considered that
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Ranger Investment waived a portion of its advisory fees during the prior year pursuant to the expense limitation agreement. The Trustees noted that although the Fund’s fee was among the higher fees charged by the advisor, the Trustees considered the advisor’s assertion that those other accounts were, on average, significantly larger than the Fund, and were separate accounts, not pooled vehicles, requiring fewer services. After further discussion, the Trustees concluded that the advisory fee was not unreasonable.
Micro Cap Fund. The Trustees noted that Ranger Investment’s management fee for Micro Cap Fund is 1.25% before waiver and 0.77% after waiver, further noting that the advisor contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s total operating expenses to 1.50% (excluding certain expenses). They compared the advisory fee to that of a peer group and Morningstar category and noted that although the advisory fee was equal to the peer group median and higher than the Morningstar category median of 0.80% the Morningstar category was not representative of Micro Cap Fund’s strategies. The Trustees further considered that the Fund’s net expense ratio, after waiver, was lower than the average expense ratio of the peer group. They further considered the representations of Ranger Investment, that the strategy required more internal proprietary research because less third party research was available for this asset class. After further discussion, the Trustees concluded that the advisory fee was not unreasonable.
Profitability. The Trustees reviewed the profitability analysis provided by Ranger Investment and noted that the advisor realized a reasonable profit margin in connection with its advisory agreement and relationship with Small Cap Fund but agreed that such profits were modest in terms of actual dollars and in light of the time and effort necessary to manage a mutual fund. The Trustees further noted that the advisor also realized a net profit in connection with its advisory agreement and relationship with Micro Cap Fund. The Trustees considered that the advisor had waived $70,628 and $44,666 in advisory fees over the past twelve months for Small Cap Fund and Micro Cap Fund, respectively. The Trustees also discussed capacity issues related to Micro Cap Fund. The Trustees discussed the soft dollars paid to the advisor. The Trustees concluded that excessive profitability was not a concern at this time.
Economies of Scale.The Trustees discussed economies of scale, noting that each Fund is marketed and distributed on both an institutional and a retail basis. The Trustees noted that the advisor was unsure when economies of scale would be reached, and did not have plans immediate plans to change the fee structure of either Fund in the near future. The Trustees determined to revisit the matter of economies of scale at the next renewal of the advisory agreement.
Conclusion. Having requested and received such information from Ranger Investment as the Board believed to be reasonably necessary to evaluate the terms of the advisory agreement, and as assisted by the advice of counsel, the Board concluded that the advisory fee structure was reasonable and that renewal of the advisory agreement was in the best interests of the Trust and shareholders of each Fund.
Tactical Market Neutral Fund – Agreement with RG Liquid Alts, LP
The Trustees reviewed the advisory agreement supplied by RG Liquid Alts, LP regarding its advisory agreement with the Trust on behalf of Tactical Market Neutral Fund and noted that the agreement was approved by the Board at the May 23, 2019 meeting and did not need to be renewed until the next annual meeting in 2020.
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1225 17th Street, Suite 800 Denver, CO 80202 | Legal Counsel | Thompson Hine LLP
41 South High Street Suite 1700 Columbus, OH 43215 |
Custodian | U.S. Bank National Association
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Distributor | Arbor Court Capital, LLC
8000 Town Centre Drive, Suite 400 Broadview Heights, OH 44147 | | |
Item 2. Code of Ethics. Not applicable.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert. Not applicable.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services. Not applicable.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Companies. Not applicable.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments.
Not applicable – schedule filed with Item 1.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Funds. Not applicable.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Funds. Not applicable.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Funds. Not applicable.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
The registrant has not adopted procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant's board of directors.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a)
Based on an evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of January 31, 2020, the disclosure controls and procedures are reasonably designed to ensure that the information required in filings on Forms N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported on a timely basis.
(b)
There were no significant changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s last fiscal half-year that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. Exhibits.
(a)(1)
EX-99.CODE ETH. Not applicable.
(a)(2)
EX-99.CERT. Filed herewith.
(a)(3)
Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Act (17 CFR 270.23c-1) sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons. Not applicable. Applies to closed-end funds only.
(b)
EX-99.906CERT. 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.
Ranger Funds Investment Trust
By /s/ Kenneth Scott Canon
Kenneth Scott Canon
President (Principal Executive Officer)
Date April 3, 2020
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 /s/ Kenneth Scott Canon
Kenneth Scott Canon
President (Principal Executive Officer)
Date April 3, 2020
By /s/ Joseph W. Thompson
Joseph W. Thompson
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
Date April 3, 2020