UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-22669
AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
300 Harding Blvd., Suite 215 Roseville, CA 95678
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)
Mutual Shareholder Services, LLC.
8000 Town Centre Drive, Suite 400 Broadview Heights OH 44147
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (916) 757-6862
Date of fiscal year end: June 30
Date of reporting period: June 30, 2017
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Explanatory Note : The Registrant is filing this amendment to its Form N-CSR for the period ended June 30, 2017, originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 11, 2017 (Accession Number 0001162044-17-000929) to include an additional signatory and related certifications.
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
ANNUAL REPORT
AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund |
AmericaFirst Large Cap Share Buyback Fund |
AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund |
AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund (Formerly AmericaFirst Seasonal Trends Fund) |
AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund |
AmericaFirst Income Fund (Formerly AmericaFirst Income Trends Fund) |
June 30, 2017
AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds |
c/o Mutual Shareholder Services, LLC |
8000 Town Centre Drive, Suite 400 |
Broadview Heights, Ohio 44147 |
AmericaFirst Capital Management, LLC is located at 300 Harding Blvd. (Suite 215), Roseville, CA. The Funds’ distributor is Foreside Fund Services, LLC. AmericaFirst Capital Management, LLC is an owner of Matrix Capital Group, Inc. AmericaFirst is not affiliated with Burlington Capital Group, LLC (formerly America First Companies) or any of its subsidiaries.
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS
JUNE 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
Dear Shareholder:
For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017 the S&P 500 Index gained 17.89%. Over this same period of time, Bonds (as measured by the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Index) lost 0.65% due primarily to a nearly 3% loss in the quarter ending 12/31/2016.
Despite entering the fiscal year as a top-performing fund for 3- and 5-year performance, the AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund lost 7.00% for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017 (Class I shares). Despite a strong finish to the fiscal year, the Fund lost over 13% the first two quarters due to its exposure to Healthcare stocks as well as substantial losses sustained by its short selling strategy – which represented 20% of the fund’s portfolio. Its benchmark S&P 500 Total Return Index gained 17.89% over the same period of time. Thankfully, the Fund found its footing and gained roughly 6.7% the final two quarters of the fiscal year.
The AmericaFirst Large Cap Share Buyback Fund earned 3.30% (Class I shares) from its January 31st, 2017 inception through its fiscal year-end of June 30, 2017. The Fund invests in large cap and blue chip companies that have purchased their own stocks within the last twelve months of the portfolio selection date.
The AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund was positive three of the four quarters comprising the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017 and earned 8.64% (Class A shares load waived). The Fund is a compilation of several low-correlated AmericaFirst investment strategies and suffered its only loss in the second quarter of the fiscal year due to its exposure to its Defensive Growth model. The Fund underperformed its benchmark S&P 500 Total Return Index by nearly 9.25% as the benchmark earned 17.89% over the same timeframe.
The AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund earned 15.54% (Class I shares) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017. The Fund invests in stocks from November through April and in bonds May through October. The majority of the Fund’s gains were earned during the second and third quarters of the fiscal year as it was invested primarily in common stock. The Fund outperformed its benchmark Dow Jones U.S. Moderately Conservative Portfolio Index by approximately 8.93% as the benchmark index earned 6.61% for the fiscal period.
The AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund earned 4.61% (Class I shares) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017. The Fund invests in a compilation of AmericaFirst investment strategies representing numerous asset classes, domiciles and sectors. While Cyclical sectors provide attractive returns, the Fund was held back by the underperformance of its Defensive sector holdings. The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the S&P 500 Total Return Index as the index earned 17.89% over the same timeframe.
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AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
The AmericaFirst Income Fund gained 18.04% (Class I shares) for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2017. The Fund seeks to maintain a 60% Stock (all-cap) and 40% (high-yield) bond allocation. The Stock allocation invests in high-dividend Common Stocks, Preferred Stocks, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs). The Fund earned positive returns in all four quarters of the fiscal year and outperformed its benchmark Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index by approximately 18.69% as the benchmark performed -0.65% over the same timeframe.
Sincerely,
Rick Gonsalves
President
AmericaFirst Capital Management
AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds
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AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
PERFORMANCE ILLUSTRATION
JUNE 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
COMPARISON OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND CLASS A SHARES AND THE S&P 500 TOTAL RETURN INDEX
Average Annual Total Return
| One Year | Three Year | Five Year | Commencement of Operations through June 30, 2017 (1) | |
Class A | Without sales load | -7.26% | -1.95% | 4.97% | 5.30% |
With sales load | -11.94% | -3.61% | 3.91% | 4.41% | |
Class U | Without sales load | -7.85% | -2.46% | 4.44% | 4.74% |
With sales load | -10.14% | -3.29% | 3.92% | 4.30% | |
Class I |
| -7.00% | -1.11% | 5.85% | 6.13% |
S&P 500 Total Return Index | 17.89% | 9.61% | 14.63% | 12.89% |
(1)AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund Class A, Class U and Class I shares commenced operations on May 23, 2011. Redemption fees are a 1% of amount redeemed, if sold within 90 days.
Investors should consider a Fund’s investment objective, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing. Each Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund and should be read carefully before investing. Each Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus are available at no cost at www.AmericaFirstFunds.com, by calling toll-free 1-877-217-8363, or 1-866-960-1355, or emailing info@afcm-quant.com.
Total Fund operating expense ratios as stated in the Fund's prospectus dated October 31, 2016 were as follows: AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund Class A, 2.88% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 2.88% after waiver and reimbursement; Class U, 3.63% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 3.63% after waiver and reimbursement; and Class I, 2.62% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 2.62% after waiver and reimbursement. The maximum load on Class A shares is 5.00% and on Class U shares is 2.50%.
The performance information quoted in this annual report assumes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, if any, and represents past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results. The returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and, therefore, an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Updated performance data current to the most recent month-end can be obtained by calling 1-877-217-8363.
The above graph depicts the performance of the AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund Class A shares versus the S&P 500 Total Return Index. The S&P 500 Total Return Index by Standard and Poor’s Corp. is a capitalization-weighted index comprising 500 issues listed on various exchanges, representing the performance of the stock market generally. Please note that indices do not take
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AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
PERFORMANCE ILLUSTRATION
JUNE 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
into account any fees and expenses of investing in the individual securities that they track and individuals cannot invest directly in any index.
As with any fund, save an index fund, that commonly compares its performance to the S&P 500 Total Return Index, such a comparison may be said to be inappropriate because of the dissimilarity between the Fund’s investments and the securities comprising the index; so too with the AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund, which will not invest in certain securities comprising this index.
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AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND
PERFORMANCE ILLUSTRATION
JUNE 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
COMPARISON OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND CLASS A SHARES AND THE S&P 500 TOTAL RETURN INDEX
Average Annual Total Return
| Commencement of Operations through June 30, 2017 (1) | |
Class A | Without sales load | 2.90% |
With sales load | -2.26% | |
Class U | Without sales load | 2.80% |
With sales load | 0.21% | |
Class I |
| 3.30% |
S&P 500 Total Return Index | 7.30% |
(1)AmericaFirst Large Cap Share Buyback Fund Class A, Class U and Class I shares commenced operations on January 31, 2017. Redemption fees are a 1% of amount redeemed, if sold within 90 days.
Investors should consider a Fund’s investment objective, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing. Each Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund and should be read carefully before investing. Each Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus are available at no cost at www.AmericaFirstFunds.com, by calling toll-free 1-877-217-8363, or 1-866-960-1355, or emailing info@afcm-quant.com.
Total Fund estimated operating expense ratios as stated in the Fund's prospectus dated January 17, 2017 were as follows: AmericaFirst Large Cap Share Buyback Fund Class A, 2.21% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 2.21% after fee waiver and reimbursements; Class U, 2.96% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 2.95% after fee waiver and reimbursements; and Class I, 1.96% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 1.74% after fee waiver and reimbursements. The maximum load on Class A shares is 5.00% and on Class U shares is 2.50%.
The performance information quoted in this annual report assumes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, if any, and represents past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results. The returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and, therefore, an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Updated performance data current to the most recent month-end can be obtained by calling 1-877-217-8363.
The above graph depicts the performance of the AmericaFirst Large Cap Share Buyback Fund Class A shares versus the S&P 500 Total Return Index. The S&P 500 Total Return Index by Standard and Poor’s Corp. is a capitalization-weighted index comprising 500 issues listed on various exchanges, representing the performance of the stock market generally. Please note that indices do not take into account any fees and expenses of investing in the individual securities that they track and individuals cannot invest directly in any index.
As with any fund, save an index fund, that commonly compares its performance to the S&P 500 Total Return Index, such a comparison may be said to be inappropriate because of the dissimilarity between the Fund’s investments and the securities comprising the index; so too with the AmericaFirst Large Cap Share Buyback Fund, which will not invest in certain securities comprising this index.
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AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
PERFORMANCE ILLUSTRATION
JUNE 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
COMPARISON OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND CLASS A SHARES AND THE S&P 500 TOTAL RETURN INDEX
Average Annual Total Return
| One Year | Three Year | Five Year | Commencement of Operations through June 30, 2017 | |
Class A (1) | Without sales load | 8.64% | -2.39% | 4.70% | 0.48% |
With sales load | 4.36% | -3.70% | 3.85% | 0.05% | |
Class C (1) | Without sales load | 7.92% | -3.12% | 3.96% | -0.26% |
With sales load | 6.93% | -3.45% | 3.75% | -0.36% | |
Class I (2) |
| 8.31% | N/A | N/A | -1.39% |
S&P 500 Total Return Index | 17.89% | 9.61% | 14.63% | 7.29% |
(1)AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund Class A and Class C shares commenced operations on September 28, 2007. Benchmark since inception return assumes inception date of September 28, 2007.
(2)AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund Class I shares commenced operations on December 31, 2014.
Investors should consider a Fund’s investment objective, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing. Each Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund and should be read carefully before investing. Each Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus are available at no cost at www.AmericaFirstFunds.com, by calling toll-free 1-877-217-8363, or 1-866-960-1355, or emailing info@afcm-quant.com.
Total Fund operating expense ratios as stated in the Fund's prospectus dated October 31, 2016 were as follows: AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund Class A, 1.98% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 1.70% after waiver and reimbursement; Class C, 2.74% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 2.45% after waiver and reimbursement; and Class I, 1.92% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 1.92% after fee waiver and reimbursements. The maximum load on Class A shares is 4.00% and on Class C shares is 1.00%.
The performance information quoted in this annual report assumes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, if any, and represents past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results. The returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and, therefore, an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Updated performance data current to the most recent month-end can be obtained by calling 1-877-217-8363.
The above graph depicts the performance of the AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund Class A Shares versus the S&P 500 Total Return Index. The S&P 500 Total Return Index by Standard and Poor’s Corp. is a capitalization-weighted index comprising 500 issues listed on various exchanges, representing the performance of the stock market generally. Please note that indices do not take into account any fees and expenses of investing in the individual securities that they track and individuals cannot invest directly in any index.
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AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
PERFORMANCE ILLUSTRATION
JUNE 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
As with any fund, save an index fund, that commonly compares its performance to the S&P 500 Total Return Index, such a comparison may be said to be inappropriate because of the dissimilarity between the Fund’s investments and the securities comprising the index; so too with the AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund, which will not invest in certain securities comprising this index.
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AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND
PERFORMANCE ILLUSTRATION
JUNE 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
COMPARISON OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND* CLASS A SHARES AND THE DOW JONES U.S. MODERATELY CONSERVATIVE PORTFOLIO INDEX
Average Annual Total Return
| One Year | Three Year | Commencement of Operations through June 30, 2017 (1) | |
Class A | Without sales load | 15.08% | 4.11% | 4.38% |
With sales load | 9.33% | 2.33% | 2.92% | |
Class U | Without sales load | 14.43% | 3.56% | 3.85% |
With sales load | 11.52% | 2.67% | 3.12% | |
Class I | 15.54% | 4.58% | 4.88% | |
Dow Jones U.S. Moderately Conservative Portfolio Index | 6.61% | 4.72% | 5.81% |
(1)AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund Class A, Class U, and Class I shares commenced operations on October 31, 2013. Benchmark since inception return assumes inception date of October 31, 2013.
* Formerly known as AmericaFirst Seasonal Trends Fund.
Investors should consider a Fund’s investment objective, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing. Each Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund and should be read carefully before investing. Each Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus are available at no cost at www.AmericaFirstFunds.com, by calling toll-free 1-877-217-8363, or 1-866-960-1355, or emailing info@afcm-quant.com.
Total Fund operating expense ratios as stated in the Fund's prospectus dated October 31, 2016 were as follows: AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund Class A, 3.01% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 2.63% after fee waiver and reimbursements; Class U, 3.77% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 3.13% after fee waiver and reimbursements; and Class I, 2.68% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 2.13% after fee waiver and reimbursements. The maximum load on Class A shares is 5.00% and on Class U shares is 2.50%.
The performance information quoted in this annual report assumes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, if any, and represents past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results. The returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and, therefore, an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Updated performance data current to the most recent month-end can be obtained by calling 1-877-217-8363.
The above graph depicts the performance of the AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund Class A shares versus the Dow Jones U.S. Moderately Conservative Portfolio Index. The Dow Jones U.S. Moderately Conservative Portfolio Index This index is a weighted average of other stock, bond, and cash indexes. It is reconstructed monthly and represents 40% of the risk of the U.S. equities market. The equities position (which is close to 40% of the portfolio) is constructed by equally weighting six Dow Jones U.S. Style Indexes (Large Growth, Large Value, Mid Growth, Mid Value, Small Growth and Small Value). The bond and cash position (which is close to 60% of the portfolio) is composed of various Barclays U.S. fixed income indexes.
As with any fund, save an index fund, that commonly compares its performance to the Dow Jones U.S. Moderately Conservative Portfolio Index, such a comparison may be said to be inappropriate because of the dissimilarity between the Fund’s
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AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND
PERFORMANCE ILLUSTRATION
JUNE 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
investments and the securities comprising the index; so too with the AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund, which will not invest in certain securities comprising this index.
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AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
PERFORMANCE ILLUSTRATION
JUNE 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
COMPARISON OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND* CLASS A SHARES AND THE S&P 500 TOTAL RETURN INDEX
Average Annual Total Return
| 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | Commencement of Operations through June 30, 2017 (1) | |
Class A | Without sales load | 3.79% | 0.85% | 5.85% | 3.84% |
With sales load | -1.36% | -0.85% | 4.77% | 3.12% | |
Class U | Without sales load | 3.39% | 0.37% | 5.33% | 3.32% |
With sales load | 0.76% | -0.47% | 4.79% | 2.96% | |
Class I (2) | 4.61% | 1.93% | 6.78% | 6.32% | |
S&P 500 Total Return Index | 17.89% | 9.61% | 14.63% | 13.83% |
(1)AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund Class A and Class U shares commenced operations on February 26, 2010. Benchmark since inception return assumes inception date of February 26, 2010.
(2)AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund Class I commenced operations on July 12, 2010.
* Formerly known as AmericaFirst Absolute Return Fund.
Investors should consider a Fund’s investment objective, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing. Each Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund and should be read carefully before investing. Each Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus are available at no cost at www.AmericaFirstFunds.com, by calling toll-free 1-877-217-8363, or 1-866-960-1355, or emailing info@afcm-quant.com.
Total Fund operating expense ratios as stated in the Fund's prospectus dated October 31, 2016 were as follows: AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund Class A, 3.21% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 2.76% after fee waiver and reimbursements; Class U, 3.96% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 3.26% after fee waiver and reimbursements; and Class I, 2.97% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 2.05% after fee waiver and reimbursements. The maximum load on Class A shares is 5.00% and on Class U shares is 2.50%.
The performance information quoted in this annual report assumes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, if any, and represents past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results. The returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and, therefore, an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Updated performance data current to the most recent month-end can be obtained by calling 1-877-217-8363.
The above graph depicts the performance of the AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund Class A shares versus the S&P 500 Total Return Index. The S&P 500 Total Return Index by Standard and Poor’s Corp. is a capitalization-weighted index comprising 500 issues listed on various exchanges, representing the performance of the stock market generally. Please note that indices do not take into account any fees and expenses of investing in the individual securities that they track and individuals cannot invest directly in any index.
As with any fund, save an index fund, that commonly compares its performance to the S&P 500 Total Return Index, such a comparison may be said to be inappropriate because of the dissimilarity between the Fund’s investments and the securities comprising the index; so too with the AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund, which will not invest in certain securities comprising this index.
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AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
PERFORMANCE ILLUSTRATION
JUNE 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
COMPARISON OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND* CLASS A SHARES AND THE BLOOMBERG BARCLAYS AGGREGATE BOND INDEX
Average Annual Total Return
|
| One Year
| Three Year
| Five Year
| Commencement of Operations through June 30, 2017 (1) |
|
| ||||
Class A | Without sales load | 17.61% | -0.68% | 2.94% | 2.27% |
With sales load | 12.89% | -2.04% | 1.88% | 1.75% | |
Class U | Without sales load | 16.98% | -1.17% | 2.45% | 1.83% |
With sales load | 14.64% | -1.84% | 1.86% | 1.57% | |
Class I | 18.36% | 0.16% | 3.72% | 2.87% | |
Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index | -0.65% | -0.65% | 2.15% | 3.00% |
(1)AmericaFirst Income Fund Class A, Class U and Class I shares commenced operations on July 1, 2010.
* Formerly known as AmericaFirst Income Trends Fund.
Investors should consider a Fund’s investment objective, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing. Each Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund and should be read carefully before investing. Each Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus are available at no cost at www.AmericaFirstFunds.com, by calling toll-free 1-877-217-8363, or 1-866-960-1355, or emailing info@afcm-quant.com.
Total Fund operating expense ratios as stated in the Fund's prospectus dated October 31, 2016 were as follows: AmericaFirst Income Fund Class A, 2.73% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 2.43% after waiver and reimbursement; Class U, 3.42% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 2.93% after waiver and reimbursement; and Class I, 2.37% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 1.63% after waiver and reimbursement. The maximum load on Class A shares is 4.00% and on Class U shares is 2.00%.
The performance information quoted in this annual report assumes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, if any, and represents past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results. The returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and, therefore, an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Updated performance data current to the most recent month-end can be obtained by calling 1-877-217-8363.
The above graph depicts the performance of the AmericaFirst Income Fund Class A shares versus the Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index. The Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index which represents the U.S. investment-grade fixed-rate bond market (including government and corporate securities, mortgage pass-through securities and asset-backed securities). Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark.
As with any fund, save an index fund, that commonly compares its performance to the Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index, such a comparison may be said to be inappropriate because of the dissimilarity between the Fund’s investments and the securities comprising the index; so too with the AmericaFirst Income Fund, which will not invest in certain securities comprising this index.
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AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 30, 2017
Shares |
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
COMMON STOCK - 92.95% |
| ||
|
|
|
|
Aircraft Part & Auxiliary Equipment - 4.10% |
| ||
4,969 |
| TransDigm Group, Inc. | $ 1,336,015 |
|
|
|
|
Beverages - 6.62% |
| ||
11,191 |
| Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. | 1,019,612 |
9,497 |
| Diageo PLC ADR | 1,138,026 |
|
|
| 2,157,638 |
Converted Paper & Paperboard Products - 3.30% |
| ||
8,336 |
| Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 1,076,261 |
|
|
|
|
Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas - 3.05% |
| ||
20,115 |
| Energen Corp. * | 993,076 |
|
|
|
|
Electric Services - 6.96% |
| ||
28,918 |
| Otter Tail Corp. | 1,145,153 |
19,164 |
| Ormat Technologies, Inc. | 1,124,544 |
|
|
| 2,269,697 |
Fats & Oils - 6.17% |
| ||
23,815 |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. ** | 985,465 |
13,758 |
| Bunge Ltd. | 1,026,347 |
|
|
| 2,011,812 |
Food & Kindred Products - 2.98% |
| ||
27,258 |
| B&G Foods, Inc. | 970,385 |
|
|
|
|
Hospital & Medical Service Plans - 11.64% |
| ||
8,590 |
| Aetna, Inc. ** | 1,304,220 |
7,472 |
| Cigna Corp. | 1,250,738 |
6,679 |
| UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 1,238,420 |
|
|
| 3,793,378 |
Mining, Quarry of Nonmetallic Minerals - 3.22% |
| ||
40,099 |
| MDU Resources Group, Inc. | 1,050,594 |
|
|
|
|
Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies - 2.90% |
| ||
19,650 |
| Energizer Holdings, Inc. | 943,593 |
|
|
|
|
Natural Gas Transmission - 3.45% |
| ||
37,157 |
| Williams Companies, Inc. | 1,125,114 |
* Represents non-income producing security during the period.
** All or a portion is held as collateral at June 30, 2017. Segregated securities can be used as collateral for future securities sold short transactions.
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
Shares |
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
Pharmaceutical Preparations - 8.08% |
| ||
10,886 |
| Bayer AG ADR | $ 1,413,710 |
16,826 |
| AbbVie, Inc. ** | 1,220,053 |
|
|
| 2,633,763 |
Railroads, Line-Haul Operating - 3.66% |
| ||
9,794 |
| Northfolk Southern Corp. | 1,191,930 |
|
|
|
|
Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery - 2.99% |
| ||
8,024 |
| The Middleby Corp. * | 974,996 |
|
|
|
|
Retail-Drug Stores & Proprietary Stores - 3.25% |
| ||
16,580 |
| Express Scripts Holding Co. * | 1,058,467 |
|
|
|
|
Ship & Boat Building & Repair - 3.56% |
| ||
5,854 |
| General Dynamics Corp. | 1,159,677 |
|
|
|
|
Soap, Detergent, Cleaning Preparations, Perfumes & Cosmetics - 3.49% |
| ||
21,952 |
| Church & Dwight Company, Inc. | 1,138,870 |
|
|
|
|
Specialty Cleaning, Polishing & Sanitation Preparations - 3.33% |
| ||
8,135 |
| Clorox Co. | 1,083,907 |
|
|
|
|
Telecommunications - 3.73% |
| ||
87,781 |
| Spark New Zealand Ltd. ADR | 1,215,767 |
|
|
|
|
Telegraph & Other Message Communications - 3.41% |
| ||
13,063 |
| J2 Global, Inc. | 1,111,531 |
|
|
|
|
Telephone Communications - 3.06% |
| ||
26,442 |
| AT&T, Inc. ** | 997,657 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $29,359,258) - 92.95% | $30,294,128 | ||
|
|
|
|
EXCHANGE TRADED FUND - 8.69% |
| ||
84,505 |
| ProShares Short S&P 500 * | 2,830,918 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUND (Cost $2,880,353) - 8.69% | $ 2,830,918 |
* Represents non-income producing security during the period.
** All or a portion is held as collateral at June 30, 2017. Segregated securities can be used as collateral for future securities sold short transactions.
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
13
AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
14
AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
Shares |
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $32,239,611) *** - 101.64% | $33,125,046 | ||
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (1.64)% | (532,587) | ||
|
|
|
|
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $32,592,459 |
*** Represents cost for financial reporting purposes. Aggregate cost for federal tax purposes is $32,239,611 and differs from market value by net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of securities as follows:
Gross Unrealized Appreciation $1,805,195
Gross Unrealized Depreciation (919,760)
Net Unrealized Appreciation $ 885,435
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
15
AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
The Fund’s holdings were divided among the following economic industries (Unaudited):
Aircraft Part & Auxiliary Equipment | 4.03% | ||
Beverages | 6.51% | ||
Converted Paper & Paperboard Products | 3.25% | ||
Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas | 3.00% | ||
Electric Services | 6.85% | ||
Fats & Oils | 6.07% | ||
Food & Kindred Products | 2.93% | ||
Hospital & Medical Service Plans | 11.45% | ||
Mining, Quarry of Nonmetallic Minerals | 3.17% | ||
Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies | 2.85% | ||
Natural Gas Transmission | 3.40% | ||
Pharmaceutical Preparations | 7.95% | ||
Railroads, Line-Haul Operating | 3.60% | ||
Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery | 2.94% | ||
Retail-Drug Stores & Proprietary Stores | 3.20% | ||
Ship & Boat Building & Repair | 3.50% | ||
Soap, Detergent, Cleaning Preparations, Perfumes & Cosmetics | 3.44% | ||
Specialty Cleaning, Polishing & Sanitation Preparations | 3.27% | ||
Telecommunications | 3.67% | ||
Telegraph & Other Message Communications | 3.36% | ||
Telephone Communications | 3.01% | ||
Exchange Traded Fund | 8.55% | ||
|
| Total Portfolio Holdings | 100.00% |
The percentages in the above table are based on market value of the Fund’s portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2017 and are subject to change.
16
AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 30, 2017
Shares |
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
COMMON STOCK - 96.87% |
| ||
|
|
|
|
Air Transportation - 4.20% |
| ||
1,069 |
| United Continential Holdings, Inc. * | $ 80,442 |
|
|
|
|
Beverages - 4.37% |
| ||
1,685 |
| Monster Beverage Corp. * | 83,711 |
|
|
|
|
Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance - 4.01% |
| ||
302 |
| Everest Re Group Ltd. | 76,886 |
|
|
|
|
General Industrial Machinery & Equipment - 4.11% |
| ||
550 |
| Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | 78,787 |
|
|
|
|
Guided Missiles, Space Vehicles & Parts - 4.08% |
| ||
282 |
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 78,286 |
|
|
|
|
Laboratory Analytical Instruments - 4.51% |
| ||
147 |
| Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. * | 86,515 |
|
|
|
|
Men's & Boy's Furnishings, Work Clothing, & Allied Garments - 4.48% |
| ||
751 |
| PVH Corp. | 85,989 |
|
|
|
|
Motorcycles & Parts - 3.78% |
| ||
1,341 |
| Harley-Davidson, Inc. | 72,441 |
|
|
|
|
Operative Builders - 4.53% |
| ||
36 |
| NVR, Inc. * | 86,782 |
|
|
|
|
Radio, TV Broadcasting, & Communications Equipment - 3.99% |
| ||
882 |
| Motorola Solutions, Inc. | 76,505 |
|
|
|
|
Retail-Auto and Home Supply Stores - 6.77% |
| ||
110 |
| AutoZone, Inc. * | 62,751 |
307 |
| O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. * | 67,153 |
|
|
| 129,904 |
Retail-Eating Places - 8.75% |
| ||
540 |
| McDonalds Corp. | 82,706 |
1,152 |
| Yum! Brands, Inc. | 84,972 |
|
|
| 167,678 |
* Represents non-income producing security during the period.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
17
AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
Shares |
|
| Value |
|
| ||
Retail-Variety Stores - 3.71% |
| ||
1,359 |
| Target Corp. | $ 71,062 |
|
|
|
|
Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, & Aeronautical Systems - 3.94% |
| ||
1,482 |
| Garmin Ltd. | 75,626 |
|
|
|
|
Services-Business Services - 8.11% |
| ||
829 |
| Visa, Inc. | 77,744 |
754 |
| MSCI, Inc. | 77,654 |
|
|
| 155,398 |
Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals - 4.07% |
| ||
895 |
| HCA Holdings, Inc. * | 78,044 |
|
|
|
|
Services-Prepackaged Software - 11.73% |
| ||
2,326 |
| Cadence Design Systems, Inc. * | 77,898 |
2,390 |
| Symantec Corp. | 67,518 |
728 |
| Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. * | 79,410 |
|
|
| 224,826 |
Soap, Detergent, Cleaning Preparations, Perfumes & Cosmetics - 3.96% |
| ||
872 |
| Procter & Gamble Co. | 75,995 |
|
|
|
|
Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products - 3.77% |
| ||
1,435 |
| Sysco Corp. | 72,224 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $1,811,754) - 96.87% | $ 1,857,101 | ||
|
|
|
|
MONEY MARKET FUND - 3.05% |
| ||
58,402 |
| Federated Institutional Prime Obligations Fund - Institutional Class 1.00% ** | 58,402 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND (Cost $58,402) - 3.05% | 58,402 | ||
|
|
|
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $1,870,156) *** - 99.92% | $ 1,915,503 | ||
|
|
|
|
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES - 0.08% | 1,537 | ||
|
|
|
|
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ 1,917,040 |
* Represents non-income producing security during the period.
** Variable rate security; the money market rate shown represents the seven day yield at June 30, 2017.
*** Represents cost for financial reporting purposes. Aggregate cost for federal tax purposes is $1,870,156 and differs from market value by net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of securities as follows:
Gross Unrealized Appreciation $95,298
Gross Unrealized Depreciation (49,951)
Net Unrealized Appreciation $45,347
18
AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
The Fund’s holdings were divided among the following economic industries (Unaudited):
Air Transportation | 4.20% | ||
Beverages |
| 4.37% | |
Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance | 4.01% | ||
General Industrial Machinery & Equipment | 4.11% | ||
Guided Missiles, Space Vehicles & Parts | 4.09% | ||
Laboratory Analytical Instruments | 4.52% | ||
Men's & Boy's Furnishings, Work Clothing, & Allied Garments | 4.49% | ||
Motorcycles & Parts | 3.78% | ||
Operative Builders | 4.53% | ||
Radio, TV Broadcasting, & Communications Equipment | 3.99% | ||
Retail-Auto and Home Supply Stores | 6.78% | ||
Retail-Eating Places | 8.75% | ||
Retail-Variety Stores | 3.71% | ||
Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, & Aeronautical Systems | 3.95% | ||
Services-Business Services | 8.11% | ||
Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals | 4.07% | ||
Services-Prepackaged Software | 11.74% | ||
Soap, Detergent, Cleaning Preparations, Perfumes & Cosmetics | 3.98% | ||
Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products | 3.77% | ||
Money Market Fund | 3.05% | ||
|
| Total Portfolio Holdings | 100.00% |
The percentages in the above table are based on market value of the Fund’s portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2017 and are subject to change.
19
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 30, 2017
Shares/Par |
| Value | |
|
|
|
|
COMMON STOCK - 75.30% |
| ||
|
|
|
|
Air Transportation - 0.61% |
| ||
80,929 |
| American Airlines Group, Inc. (*) (***) | $ 80,929 |
|
|
|
|
Aircraft - 2.48% |
| ||
1,655 |
| Boeing Co. | 327,276 |
|
|
|
|
Beverages - 2.30% |
| ||
2,528 |
| Diageo PLC ADR | 302,930 |
|
|
|
|
Cigarettes - 2.31% |
| ||
4,097 |
| Altria Group, Inc. | 305,104 |
|
|
|
|
Converted Paper & Paperboard Products - 2.17% |
| ||
2,222 |
| Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 286,883 |
|
|
|
|
Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas - 2.01% |
| ||
5,372 |
| Energen Corp. * | 265,216 |
|
|
|
|
Electric Services - 3.42% |
| ||
9,881 |
| Portland General Electric Co. | 451,463 |
|
|
|
|
Food & Kindred Products - 1.96% |
| ||
7,250 |
| B&G Foods, Inc. | 258,100 |
|
|
|
|
Gas & Other Services - 3.39% |
| ||
3,963 |
| Sempra Energy | 446,828 |
|
|
|
|
Grain Mill Products - 3.18% |
| ||
6,041 |
| Kellogg Co. | 419,608 |
|
|
|
|
Leather & Leather Products - 2.53% |
| ||
7,050 |
| Coach, Inc. | 333,747 |
|
|
|
|
Mining, Quarry of Nonmetallic Minerals - 2.12% |
| ||
10,676 |
| MDU Resources Group, Inc. | 279,711 |
|
|
|
|
Natural Gas Transmission - 2.27% |
| ||
9,889 |
| Williams Companies, Inc. | 299,439 |
* Represents non-income producing security during the period.
*** Level 2 Security. Security was being fair value priced at June 30, 2017.
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
20
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
Shares/Par |
| Value | |
|
|
|
|
Ordnance & Accessories - 2.58% |
| ||
5,470 |
| Sturm Ruger & Company, Inc. | $ 339,961 |
|
|
|
|
Pharmaceutical Preparations - 8.09% |
| ||
3,522 |
| Johnson & Johnson | 465,925 |
9,110 |
| Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR | 302,634 |
6,934 |
| GlaxoSmithKline PLC ADR | 298,994 |
|
|
| 1,067,553 |
Pipe Lines - 3.08% |
| ||
5,701 |
| Magellan Midstream Partners, LP | 406,310 |
|
|
|
|
Plastic Products - 2.48% |
| ||
4,660 |
| Tupperware Brands Corp. | 327,272 |
|
|
|
|
Poultry Slaughtering & Processing - 2.25% |
| ||
4,740 |
| Tyson Foods, Inc. | 296,866 |
|
|
|
|
Radio, TV Broadcasting, & Communications Equipment - 2.24% |
| ||
1,768 |
| L3 Technologies, Inc. | 295,397 |
|
|
|
|
Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery - 1.97% |
| ||
2,140 |
| The Middleby Corp. * | 260,032 |
|
|
|
|
Retail-Drug Stores & Proprietary Stores - 2.15% |
| ||
4,439 |
| Express Scripts Holding Co. * | 283,386 |
|
|
|
|
Retail-Retail Stores - 3.19% |
| ||
9,320 |
| AmeriGas Partners LP | 420,984 |
|
|
|
|
Semiconductors & Related Devices - 2.08% |
| ||
8,115 |
| Intel Corp. | 273,800 |
|
|
|
|
Services-Business Services - 2.41% |
| ||
5,467 |
| Total System Services, Inc. | 318,453 |
|
|
|
|
Ship & Boat Building & Repairing - 3.18% |
| ||
26,900 |
| Marine Products Corp. | 419,909 |
|
|
|
|
Soap, Detergent, Cleaning Preparations, Perfumes & Cosmetics - 2.15% |
| ||
3,255 |
| Procter & Gamble Co. | 283,673 |
* Represents non-income producing security during the period.
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
21
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
Shares/Par |
| Value | |
|
|
|
|
Special Industry Machinery - 2.44% |
| ||
2,279 |
| Lam Research Corp. | $ 322,319 |
|
|
|
|
Telegraph & Other Message Communications - 2.25% |
| ||
3,480 |
| J2 Global, Inc. | 296,113 |
|
|
|
|
Telephone Communications - 2.01% |
| ||
7,037 |
| AT&T, Inc. | 265,506 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $10,227,412) - 75.30% | $ 9,934,768 | ||
|
|
|
|
CORPORATE BONDS - 3.80% |
| ||
|
|
|
|
Telecommunication Services - 1.82% |
| ||
300,000 |
| Frontier Communications Corp., 9.00%, 8/15/2031 | 240,750 |
|
|
|
|
Tobacco Products - 1.98% |
| ||
300,000 |
| Alliance One International, Inc., 9.875%, 7/15/2021 | 261,000 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $522,020) - 3.80% | 501,750 | ||
|
|
|
|
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS - 18.30% |
| ||
7,597 |
| Liberty Property Trust | 309,274 |
26,345 |
| Annaly Capital Management | 317,457 |
12,954 |
| Starwood Property Trust, Inc. | 290,040 |
17,235 |
| New Residential Investment Corp. | 268,177 |
8,876 |
| Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. | 293,085 |
22,072 |
| Agnc Investment Corp. | 469,913 |
4,126 |
| Digital Reality Trust, Inc. | 466,032 |
TOTAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS (Cost $2,323,222) - 18.30% | 2,413,978 | ||
|
|
|
|
MONEY MARKET FUND - 2.05% |
| ||
270,839 |
| Federated Institutional Prime Obligations Fund - Institutional Class 1.00% ** | 270,839 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND (Cost $270,839) - 2.05% | 270,839 | ||
|
|
|
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $13,343,493) **** - 99.45% | $13,121,335 | ||
|
|
|
|
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES - 0.55% | 73,154 | ||
|
|
|
|
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $13,194,489 |
** Variable rate security; the money market rate shown represents the seven day yield at June 30, 2017.
**** Represents cost for financial reporting purposes. Aggregate cost for federal tax purposes is $13,329,665 and differs from market value by net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of securities as follows:
Gross Unrealized Appreciation $610,281
Gross Unrealized Depreciation (818,611)
Net Unrealized Depreciation $(208,330)
22
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
The Fund’s holdings were divided among the following economic industries (Unaudited):
Air Transportation |
| 0.62% | |
Aircraft |
|
| 2.49% |
Beverages |
|
| 2.31% |
Cigarettes |
|
| 2.33% |
Converted Paper & Paperboard Products | 2.19% | ||
Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas | 2.02% | ||
Electric Services |
|
| 3.44% |
Food & Kindred Products | 1.97% | ||
Gas & Other Services | 3.40% | ||
Grain Mill Products |
| 3.20% | |
Leather & Leather Products | 2.54% | ||
Mining, Quarry of Nonmetallic Minerals | 2.13% | ||
Natural Gas Transmission | 2.28% | ||
Ordnance & Accessories | 2.59% | ||
Pharmaceutical Preparations | 8.14% | ||
Pipe Lines |
|
| 3.10% |
Plastic Products |
|
| 2.49% |
Poultry Slaughtering & Processing | 2.26% | ||
Radio, TV Broadcasting, & Communications Equipment | 2.25% | ||
Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery | 1.98% | ||
Retail-Drug Stores & Proprietary Stores | 2.16% | ||
Retail-Retail Stores |
| 3.21% | |
Semiconductors & Related Devices | 2.09% | ||
Services-Business Services | 2.43% | ||
Ship & Boat Building & Repairing | 3.20% | ||
Soap, Detergent, Cleaning Preparations, Perfumes & Cosmetics | 2.16% | ||
Special Industry Machinery | 2.46% | ||
Telegraph & Other Message Communications | 2.26% | ||
Telecommunication Services | 1.83% | ||
Telephone Communications | 2.02% | ||
Tobacco Products |
| 1.99% | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | 18.40% | ||
Money Market Fund |
| 2.06% | |
Total Portfolio Holdings | 100.00% |
The percentages in the above table are based on market value of the Fund’s portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2017 and are subject to change.
23
AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 30, 2017
Shares/Par |
| Value | |
|
|
|
|
CORPORATE BONDS - 39.87% |
| ||
|
|
|
|
Discount, Variety Stores - 5.39% |
| ||
400,000 |
| Target Corp., 7.00%, 7/15/2031 | $ 518,649 |
|
|
|
|
Diversified Machinery - 5.70% |
| ||
400,000 |
| General Electric Corp., 6.750%, 3/15/2032 | 548,266 |
|
|
|
|
Electric Services - 6.71% |
| ||
500,000 |
| PSEG Power LLC., 8.625%, 4/15/2031 | 645,158 |
|
|
|
|
Money Center Banks - 6.54% |
| ||
500,000 |
| Wells Fargo & Co., 5.950%, 8/26/2036 | 628,940 |
|
|
|
|
Sovereign Related Financial Company - 10.29% |
| ||
1,000,000 |
| Federal Farm Credit Bank, 3.170%, 4/24/2029 | 989,891 |
|
|
|
|
Telephone Communications - 5.24% |
| ||
500,000 |
| Qwest Corp, 6.875%, 9/15/2033 | 503,813 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $3,838,108) - 39.87% | 3,834,717 | ||
|
|
|
|
U.S. TREASURY BONDS - 36.90% |
| ||
730,000 |
| U.S. Treasury Bond, 4.750%, 2/15/2041 | 982,933 |
770,000 |
| U.S. Treasury Bond, 5.500%, 8/15/2028 | 1,006,805 |
725,000 |
| U.S. Treasury Bond, 6.125%, 8/15/2029 | 1,010,101 |
400,000 |
| U.S. Treasury Bond, 5.000%, 5/15/2037 | 548,828 |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY BONDS (Cost $3,553,902) - 36.90% | 3,548,667 | ||
|
|
|
|
U.S. TREASURY NOTES - 20.61% |
| ||
1,000,000 |
| U.S. Treasury Note, 2.250%, 2/15/2027 | 995,352 |
1,000,000 |
| U.S. Treasury Note, 2.000%, 2/15/2025 | 986,289 |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY NOTES (Cost $1,966,761) - 20.61% | 1,981,641 | ||
|
|
|
|
MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.90% |
| ||
86,663 |
| Federated Institutional Prime Obligations Fund - Institutional Class 1.00% * | 86,663 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND (Cost $86,663) - 0.90% | 86,663 | ||
|
|
|
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $9,445,434) ** - 98.28% | $9,451,688 | ||
|
|
|
|
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES - 1.72% | 165,065 | ||
|
|
|
|
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $9,616,753 |
* Variable rate security; the money market rate shown represents the seven day yield at June 30, 2017.
** Represents cost for financial reporting purposes. Aggregate cost for federal tax purposes is $9,445,434 and differs from market value by net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of securities as follows:
Gross Unrealized Appreciation $40,638
Gross Unrealized Depreciation (34,384)
Net Unrealized Appreciation $ 6,254
24
AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 30, 2017
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
25
AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
The Fund’s holdings were divided among the following economic industries (Unaudited):
Discount, Variety Stores | 5.49% | ||
Diversified Machinery | 5.80% | ||
Electric Services |
|
| 6.83% |
Money Center Banks |
| 6.65% | |
Sovereign Related Financial Company | 10.47% | ||
Telephone Communications | 5.33% | ||
U.S. Treasury Bonds |
| 37.54% | |
U.S. Treasury Notes |
| 20.97% | |
Money Market Fund |
| 0.92% | |
Total Portfolio Holdings |
|
| 100.00% |
The percentages in the above table are based on market value of the Fund’s portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2017 and are subject to change.
26
AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 30, 2017
Shares |
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
COMMON STOCK - 89.92% |
| ||
|
|
|
|
Agriculture Chemicals - 1.86% |
| ||
1,707 |
| Terra Nitrogen Company L.P. | $ 146,563 |
|
|
|
|
Agriculture Production - 1.83% |
| ||
2,832 |
| Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. | 144,177 |
|
|
|
|
Beverages - 2.25% |
| ||
3,952 |
| Coca-Cola Co. | 177,247 |
|
|
|
|
Cable & Other Pay Television Services - 3.98% |
| ||
7,184 |
| MSG Networks, Inc. * | 161,281 |
2,859 |
| AMC Networks, Inc., Class A * | 152,699 |
|
|
| 313,980 |
Construction Machinery & Equipment - 2.46% |
| ||
1,808 |
| Caterpillar, Inc. | 194,288 |
|
|
|
|
Converted Paper & Paperboard Products - 2.08% |
| ||
1,274 |
| Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 164,486 |
|
|
|
|
Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware - 2.25% |
| ||
1,262 |
| Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | 177,601 |
|
|
|
|
Electric Services - 6.60% |
| ||
4,533 |
| PNM Resources, Inc. | 173,387 |
2,939 |
| Ormat Technologies, Inc. | 172,461 |
4,426 |
| Otter Tail Corp. | 175,270 |
|
|
| 521,118 |
Engines & Turbines - 2.28% |
| ||
1,109 |
| Cummins, Inc. | 179,902 |
|
|
|
|
Farm Machinery & Equipment - 1.87% |
| ||
1,191 |
| Deere & Co. | 147,196 |
|
|
|
|
Fats & Oils - 1.91% |
| ||
3,643 |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. | 150,747 |
|
|
|
|
Fire, Marine, & Casualty Insurance - 2.04% |
| ||
1,160 |
| RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. | 161,298 |
* Represents non-income producing security during the period.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
Shares |
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
Grain Mill Products - 4.03% |
| ||
2,310 |
| Kellog Co. | $ 160,453 |
2,843 |
| General Mills, Inc. | 157,502 |
|
|
| 317,955 |
Hotels & Motels - 2.03% |
| ||
8,392 |
| Caesars Acquisition Co. * | 159,868 |
|
|
|
|
Industrial Organic Chemicals - 1.97% |
| ||
1,839 |
| LyondellBasell Industries N.V. | 155,193 |
|
|
|
|
Investment Advice - 2.44% |
| ||
5,476 |
| Invesco Ltd. | 192,700 |
|
|
|
|
Investment Brokerage - 2.14% |
| ||
6,452 |
| Leucadia National Corp. | 168,784 |
|
|
|
|
Leather & Leather Products - 2.44% |
| ||
4,059 |
| Coach, Inc. | 192,153 |
|
|
|
|
Miscellaneous Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment - 2.23% |
| ||
2,262 |
| Eaton Corporation PLC | 176,051 |
|
|
|
|
Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products - 2.12% |
| ||
1,046 |
| Parker-Hannifin Corp. | 167,172 |
|
|
|
|
Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies - 2.06% |
| ||
1,544 |
| Toyota Motor Corp. ADR | 162,151 |
|
|
|
|
National Commercial Banks - 2.22% |
| ||
3,994 |
| Zions Bancorporation | 175,377 |
|
|
|
|
Natural Gas Transmission - 1.85% |
| ||
9,775 |
| Archrock Partners L.P. | 145,745 |
|
|
|
|
Ordnance & Accessories - 1.88% |
| ||
2,382 |
| Sturm Ruger & Company, Inc. | 148,041 |
|
|
|
|
Paper Mills - 1.91% |
| ||
4,050 |
| Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. | 150,781 |
* Represents non-income producing security during the period.
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
28
AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
Shares |
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
Plastics, Materials, Synthetic Resin & Nonvulcan Elastomers - 4.39% |
| ||
2,500 |
| Trinseo S.A. | $ 171,750 |
2,076 |
| Eastman Chemical Co. | 174,363 |
|
|
| 346,113 |
Radio, TV Broadcasting, & Communications Equipment - 2.15% |
| ||
1,015 |
| L3 Technologies, Inc. | 169,586 |
|
|
|
|
Retail-Drug Stores & Proprietary Stores - 2.06% |
| ||
2,545 |
| Express Scripts Holding Co. * | 162,473 |
|
|
|
|
Semiconductors & Related Devices - 1.99% |
| ||
4,650 |
| Intel Corp. | 156,891 |
|
|
|
|
Services-Advertising Agencies - 2.05% |
| ||
1,533 |
| WPP PLC ADS | 161,594 |
|
|
|
|
Services-Business Services - 4.35% |
| ||
3,138 |
| Total System Services, Inc. | 182,789 |
6,869 |
| West Corp. | 160,185 |
|
|
| 342,974 |
Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing - 1.92% |
| ||
1,341 |
| United Rentals, Inc. * | 151,144 |
|
|
|
|
Services-Personal Services - 2.16% |
| ||
5,515 |
| H&R Block, Inc. | 170,469 |
|
|
|
|
Ship & Boat Building & Repairing - 2.32% |
| ||
11,731 |
| Marine Products Corp. | 183,121 |
|
|
|
|
Soap, Detergent, Cleaning Preparations, Perfumes & Cosmetics - 2.06% |
| ||
1,867 |
| Procter & Gamble Co. | 162,709 |
|
|
|
|
Special Industry Machinery - 1.89% |
| ||
1,057 |
| Lam Research Corp. | 149,492 |
|
|
|
|
State Commercial Banks - 1.89% |
| ||
2,550 |
| East West Bancorp, Inc. | 149,379 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $6,979,656) - 89.92% | $ 7,096,519 |
* Represents non-income producing security during the period.
ADS - American Depositary Share
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
29
AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
Shares |
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS - 8.78% |
| ||
4,351 |
| Liberty Property Trust | 177,129 |
15,098 |
| Annaly Capital Management | 181,931 |
7,429 |
| Starwood Property Trust, Inc. | 166,335 |
5,085 |
| Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. | 167,907 |
TOTAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS (Cost $672,988) - 8.78% | 693,302 | ||
|
|
|
|
MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.36% |
| ||
28,387 |
| Federated Institutional Prime Obligations Fund - Institutional Class 1.00% ** | 28,387 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND (Cost $28,387) - 0.36% | 28,387 | ||
|
|
|
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $7,681,031) *** - 99.06% | $ 7,818,208 | ||
|
|
|
|
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES - 0.94% | 73,924 | ||
|
|
|
|
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ 7,892,132 |
** Variable rate security; the money market rate shown represents the seven day yield at June 30, 2017.
*** Represents cost for financial reporting purposes. Aggregate cost for federal tax purposes is $7,681,031 and differs from market value by net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of securities as follows:
Gross Unrealized Appreciation $421,159
Gross Unrealized Depreciation (283,982)
Net Unrealized Appreciation $137,177
30
AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
The Fund’s holdings were divided among the following economic industries (Unaudited):
Agriculture Chemicals | 1.87% | ||
Agriculture Production | 1.84% | ||
Beverages |
| 2.27% | |
Cable & Other Pay Television Services | 4.02% | ||
Construction Machinery & Equipment | 2.49% | ||
Converted Paper & Paperboard Products | 2.10% | ||
Cutlery, Hand tools & General Hardware | 2.27% | ||
Electric Services | 6.67% | ||
Engines & Turbines | 2.30% | ||
Farm Machinery & Equipment | 1.88% | ||
Fats & Oils | 1.93% | ||
Fire, Marine, & Casualty Insurance | 2.06% | ||
Grain Mill Products | 4.07% | ||
Hotels & Motels | 2.04% | ||
Industrial Organic Chemicals | 1.99% | ||
Investment Advice | 2.47% | ||
Leather & Leather Products | 2.46% | ||
Meat Packing Plants | 2.16% | ||
Miscellaneous Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment | 2.25% | ||
Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products | 2.14% | ||
Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies | 2.07% | ||
National Commercial Banks | 2.24% | ||
Natural Gas Transmission | 1.86% | ||
Ordnance & Accessories | 1.89% | ||
Paper Mills | 1.93% | ||
Plastics, Materials, Synthetic Resin & Nonvulcan Elastomers | 4.43% | ||
Radio, TV Broadcasting, & Communications Equipment | 2.17% | ||
Retail-Drug Stores & Proprietary Stores | 2.08% | ||
Semiconductors & Related Devices | 2.01% | ||
Services-Advertising Agencies | 2.07% | ||
Services-Business Services | 4.39% | ||
Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing | 1.93% | ||
Services-Personal Services | 2.18% | ||
Ship & Boat Building & Repairing | 2.34% | ||
Soap, Detergent, Cleaning Preparations, Perfumes & Cosmetics | 2.08% | ||
Special Industry Machinery | 1.91% | ||
State Commercial Banks | 1.91% | ||
Real Estate Investment Trusts | 8.87% | ||
Money Market Fund | 0.36% | ||
| Total Portfolio Holdings | 100.00% |
31
AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
The percentages in the above table are based on market value of the Fund’s portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2017 and are subject to change.
32
AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 30, 2017
Shares/Par |
| Value | |
|
|
|
|
COMMON STOCK - 48.35% |
| ||
|
|
|
|
Beverage - 2.99% |
| ||
3,763 |
| Pepsico, Inc. | $ 434,589 |
|
|
|
|
Converted Paper & Paperboard Products - 2.84% |
| ||
3,198 |
| Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 412,894 |
|
|
|
|
Investment Management - 2.61% |
| ||
46,566 |
| Prospect Capital Corp. | 378,116 |
|
|
|
|
Electric & Other Services - 8.85% |
| ||
5,421 |
| Consolidated Edison, Inc. | 438,125 |
5,288 |
| Edison International | 413,469 |
9,477 |
| Portland General Electric Co. | 433,004 |
|
|
| 1,284,598 |
Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance - 2.91% |
| ||
5,825 |
| Cincinnati Financial Corp. | 422,021 |
|
|
|
|
Grain Mill Products - 2.77% |
| ||
5,798 |
| Kellogg Co. | 402,729 |
|
|
|
|
Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts - 3.01% |
| ||
1,573 |
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 436,680 |
|
|
|
|
Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies - 2.80% |
| ||
3,876 |
| Toyota Motor Corp. ADR | 407,057 |
|
|
|
|
Pipe Lines - 5.13% |
| ||
5,473 |
| Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. | 390,061 |
22,156 |
| Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. | 354,496 |
|
|
| 744,557 |
Retail-Eating Places - 3.14% |
| ||
5,031 |
| Darden Resturants, Inc. | 455,004 |
|
|
|
|
Retail-Retail Stores - 2.78% |
| ||
8,939 |
| AmeriGas Partners L.P. | 403,775 |
|
|
|
|
Services-Personal Services - 2.37% |
| ||
11,106 |
| H&R Block, Inc. | 343,286 |
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
33
AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
Shares/Par |
| Value | |
|
|
|
|
Title Insurance - 3.34% |
| ||
10,810 |
| Fidelity National Financial, Inc. | $ 484,612 |
|
|
|
|
Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products - 2.81% |
| ||
8,108 |
| Sysco Corp. | 408,076 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $6,952,084) - 48.35% | 7,017,994 | ||
|
|
|
|
CORPORATE BONDS - 34.61% |
| ||
|
|
|
|
Banking and Financial Services - 2.82% |
| ||
400,000 |
| Deutsch Bank A.G., 7.500%, 12/29/2049 (Germany) | 409,752 |
|
|
|
|
Credit Services - 2.26% |
| ||
315,000 |
| Navient Corp., 5.500%, 1/15/2019 | 327,994 |
|
|
|
|
Diversified Utilities - 2.83% |
| ||
400,000 |
| NRG Energy, Inc., 6.625%, 3/15/2023 | 411,000 |
|
|
|
|
Gaming Activities - 3.02% |
| ||
400,000 |
| Scientific Games Corp., 10.000%, 12/1/2022 | 438,500 |
|
|
|
|
Hospitals - 4.32% |
| ||
300,000 |
| Tenet Healthcare Corp., 8.125%, 4/1/2022 | 318,375 |
300,000 |
| Select Medical Corp., 6.375%, 6/1/2021 | 308,250 |
|
|
| 626,625 |
Independent Oil & Gas - 2.07% |
| ||
500,000 |
| Denbury Resources, Inc., 6.375%, 8/15/2021 | 300,000 |
|
|
|
|
Investment Brokerage - 2.21% |
| ||
300,000 |
| Leucadia National Corp., 5.500%, 10/18/2023 | 321,049 |
|
|
|
|
Movie Production, Theaters - 2.15% |
| ||
300,000 |
| AMC Entertainment, Inc., 5.750%, 6/15/2025 | 312,000 |
|
|
|
|
Retail-Catalog & Mail Order Houses - 2.09% |
| ||
300,000 |
| QVC, Inc., 4.375%, 3/15/2023 | 303,433 |
|
|
|
|
Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing - 2.58% |
| ||
400,000 |
| Rent-A-Center, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/2020 | 375,000 |
34
AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
35
AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
Shares/Par |
| Value | |
|
|
|
|
Telecommunication Services - 6.16% |
| ||
340,000 |
| Frontier Communications Corp., 9.000%, 8/15/2031 | $ 272,850 |
300,000 |
| Frontier Communications Corp., 11.000%, 9/15/2025 | 278,250 |
340,000 |
| Windstream Services LLC, 7.750%, 10/15/2020 | 342,550 |
|
|
| 893,650 |
Tobacco Products - 2.10% |
| ||
350,000 |
| Alliance One International, Inc., 9.875%, 7/15/2021 | 304,500 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $4,905,946) - 34.61% | 5,023,503 | ||
|
|
|
|
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS - 9.33% |
| ||
37,890 |
| Annaly Capital Management | 456,574 |
21,164 |
| Agnc Investment Corp. | 450,582 |
3,957 |
| Digital Reality Trust, Inc. | 446,943 |
TOTAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS (Cost $1,245,377) - 9.33% | 1,354,099 | ||
|
|
|
|
MONEY MARKET FUND - 6.25% |
| ||
906,929 |
| Federated Institutional Prime Obligations Fund - Institutional Class 1.00% * | 906,929 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND (Cost $906,929) - 6.25% | 906,929 | ||
|
|
|
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $14,010,336) ** - 98.54% | $ 14,302,525 | ||
|
|
|
|
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES - 1.46% | 211,405 | ||
|
|
|
|
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ 14,513,930 |
* Variable rate security; the money market rate shown represents the seven day yield at June 30, 2017.
** Represents cost for financial reporting purposes. Aggregate cost for federal tax purposes is $14,010,336 and differs from market value by net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of securities as follows:
Gross Unrealized Appreciation $670,684
Gross Unrealized Depreciation (378,496)
Net Unrealized Appreciation $292,189
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
36
AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
The Fund’s holdings were divided among the following economic industries (Unaudited):
Beverage |
|
| 3.04% |
Converted Paper & Paperboard Products | 2.89% | ||
Investment Management | 2.64% | ||
Electric & Other Services | 8.98% | ||
Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance | 2.95% | ||
Grain Mill Products |
| 2.82% | |
Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts | 3.05% | ||
Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies | 2.85% | ||
Pipe Lines |
|
| 5.21% |
Retail-Eating Places |
| 3.18% | |
Retail-Retail Stores |
| 2.82% | |
Services-Personal Services | 2.40% | ||
Title Insurance |
|
| 3.39% |
Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products | 2.85% | ||
Banking and Financial Services | 2.86% | ||
Credit Services |
|
| 2.29% |
Diversified Utilities |
| 2.87% | |
Gaming Activities |
|
| 3.07% |
Hospitals |
|
| 4.38% |
Independent Oil & Gas | 2.10% | ||
Investment Brokerage | 2.25% | ||
Movie Production, Theaters | 2.18% | ||
Retail-Catalog & Mail Order Houses | 2.12% | ||
Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing | 2.62% | ||
Telecommunication Services | 6.25% | ||
Tobacco Products |
|
| 2.13% |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | 9.47% | ||
Money Market Fund |
| 6.34% | |
|
| Total Portfolio Holdings | 100.00% |
The percentages in the above table are based on market value of the Fund’s portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2017 and are subject to change.
37
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
JUNE 30, 2017
|
| Defensive Growth Fund |
| Large Cap Share Buyback Fund |
| Quantitative Strategies Fund |
| Seasonal Rotation Fund |
| Tactical Alpha Fund |
| Income Fund |
Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $32,239,611; $1,870,156; $13,343,493; $9,445,434; $7,681,031; and $14,010,336, respectively) | $ 33,125,046 |
| $ 1,915,503 |
| $ 13,121,335 |
| $ 9,451,688 |
| $ 7,818,208 |
| $ 14,302,525 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Cash |
| - |
| - |
| 2,674 |
| 100 |
| 150 |
| 604 |
Receivables: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Deposit with Brokers for Securities Sold Short | - |
| - |
| - |
| 23,744 |
| - |
| - | |
Dividends & Interest | 61,559 |
| 787 |
| 83,891 |
| 121,196 |
| 26,563 |
| 142,192 | |
Due from Adviser | - |
| 15,152 |
| 23,399 |
| 52,023 |
| 54,004 |
| 45,651 | |
Shareholder Subscriptions | 600 |
| - |
| 100 |
| - |
| - |
| 65,304 | |
Other Fees | 11,566 |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - | |
Prepaid Expenses | 23,974 |
| 7,142 |
| 14,579 |
| 5,964 |
| 21,869 |
| 20,941 | |
Total Assets | 33,222,745 |
| 1,938,584 |
| 13,245,978 |
| 9,654,715 |
| 7,920,794 |
| 14,577,217 | |
Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payables: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholder Redemptions | 108,724 |
| - |
| 118 |
| - |
| - |
| 26,970 | |
Adviser Fees | 8,975 |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - | |
Administration Fees | 9,400 |
| 2,000 |
| 8,523 |
| 10,000 |
| 9,100 |
| 9,337 | |
Distribution (12b-1) Fees | 8,474 |
| 715 |
| 17,917 |
| 5,875 |
| - |
| 6,300 | |
Trustee Fees | 3,613 |
| 171 |
| 897 |
| 580 |
| 500 |
| 857 | |
Servicing Fees | 7,815 |
| 3,902 |
| 990 |
| 958 |
| - |
| 2,488 | |
Due to Custodian | 465,522 |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - | |
Accrued Expenses | 17,763 |
| 14,756 |
| 23,044 |
| 20,549 |
| 19,062 |
| 17,335 | |
Total Liabilities | 630,286 |
| 21,544 |
| 51,489 |
| 37,962 |
| 28,662 |
| 63,287 | |
Net Assets |
| $ 32,592,459 |
| $ 1,917,040 |
| $ 13,194,489 |
| $ 9,616,753 |
| $ 7,892,132 |
| $ 14,513,930 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets Consist of: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Paid In Capital | $ 41,010,891 |
| $ 1,890,593 |
| $ 21,670,890 |
| $ 9,669,892 |
| $ 12,951,318 |
| $ 22,905,229 | |
Accumulated Net Investment Income (Loss) | (101,359) |
| (18,900) |
| 13,828 |
| (59,393) |
| (10,709) |
| 44,869 | |
Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (9,202,508) |
| - |
| (8,268,071) |
| - |
| (5,185,654) |
| (8,728,357) | |
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) in Value of Investments | 885,435 |
| 45,347 |
| (222,158) |
| 6,254 |
| 137,177 |
| 292,189 | |
Net Assets |
| $ 32,592,459 |
| $ 1,917,040 |
| $ 13,194,489 |
| $ 9,616,753 |
| $ 7,892,132 |
| $ 14,513,930 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class A Shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets |
| $ 12,429,507 |
| $ 1,521,194 |
| $ 5,980,358 |
| $ 2,673,185 |
| $ 4,182,816 |
| $ 6,963,543 |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares authorized at no par value) | 1,187,465 |
| 147,815 |
| 1,055,836 |
| 230,529 |
| 339,397 |
| 939,668 | |
Net asset value per share | $ 10.47 |
| $ 10.29 |
| $ 5.66 |
| $ 11.60 |
| $ 12.32 |
| $ 7.41 | |
Minimum Redemption price per share (a) | $ 10.37 |
| $ 10.19 |
| $ 5.60 |
| $ 11.48 |
| $ 12.20 |
| $ 7.34 | |
Short-term Redemption Price Per Share (d) | $ 10.37 |
| $ 10.19 |
| $ 5.60 |
| $ 11.48 |
| $ 12.20 |
| $ 7.34 | |
Maximum offering price per share (b) | $ 11.02 |
| $ 10.83 |
| $ 5.90 |
| $ 12.21 |
| $ 12.97 |
| $ 7.72 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class I Shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets |
| $ 14,301,914 |
| $ 340,926 |
| $ 119,766 |
| $ 4,216,818 |
| $ 378,347 |
| $ 3,198,754 |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares authorized at no par value) | 1,297,398 |
| 32,989 |
| 21,515 |
| 361,194 |
| 29,247 |
| 424,170 | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | $ 11.02 |
| $ 10.33 |
| $ 5.57 |
| $ 11.67 |
| $ 12.94 |
| $ 7.54 | |
Minimum Redemption price per share (a) | $ 10.91 |
| $ 10.23 |
| $ 5.51 |
| $ 11.55 |
| $ 12.81 |
| $ 7.46 |
(a) A redemption fee of 1.00% is imposed in the event of certain redemption transactions occurring within 90 days of purchase.
(b) Maximum offering price includes a maximum front-end sales load of 5.00%; 5.00%; 4.00%; 5.00%; 5.00%; and 4.00%, respectively.
(d) Investment in Class A and Class U shares made at or above the $1 million breakpoint are not subject to an initial sales charge and may be subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) on shares redeemed less than 12 months after the date of purchase (excluding shares purchased with reinvested dividends and/or distributions).
38
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
JUNE 30, 2017
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
39
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
|
| Defensive Growth Fund |
| Large Cap Share Buyback Fund |
| Quantitative Strategies Fund |
| Seasonal Rotation Fund |
| Tactical Alpha Fund |
| Income Fund |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class U Shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets |
| $ 5,861,038 |
| $ 54,920 |
|
|
| $ 2,726,750 |
| $ 3,330,969 |
| $ 4,351,633 |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares authorized at no par value) | 581,157 |
| 5,343 |
|
|
| 238,759 |
| 279,692 |
| 586,037 | |
Net asset value per share | $ 10.09 |
| $ 10.28 |
|
|
| $ 11.42 |
| $ 11.91 |
| $ 7.43 | |
Minimum Redemption price per share (a) | $ 9.99 |
| $ 10.18 |
|
|
| $ 11.31 |
| $ 11.79 |
| $ 7.36 | |
Short-term Redemption Price Per Share (d) | $ 9.99 |
| $ 10.18 |
|
|
| $ 11.31 |
| $ 11.79 |
| $ 7.36 | |
Maximum offering price per share (c) | $ 10.35 |
| $ 10.54 |
|
|
| $ 11.71 |
| $ 12.22 |
| $ 7.58 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class C Shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets |
|
|
|
|
| $ 7,094,365 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares authorized at no par value) |
|
|
|
| 1,242,178 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net asset value per share |
|
|
|
| $ 5.71 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Minimum Redemption price per share (a) |
|
|
|
| $ 5.65 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Maximum offering price per share (e) |
|
|
|
| $ 5.77 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a) A redemption fee of 1.00% is imposed in the event of certain redemption transactions occurring within 90 days of purchase.
(c) Maximum offering price includes a maximum front-end sales load of 2.50%; 2.50%; 2.50%; 2.50%; and 2.00%, respectively.
(d) Investment in Class A and Class U shares made at or above the $1 million breakpoint are not subject to an initial sales charge and may be subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) on shares redeemed less than 12 months after the date of purchase (excluding shares purchased with reinvested dividends and/or distributions).
(e) Maximum offering price includes a maximum front-end sales load of 1.00%.
40
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
41
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the year or period ended June 30, 2017
Investment Income: |
| Defensive Growth Fund |
| Large Cap Share Buyback Fund * |
| Quantitative Strategies Fund |
| Seasonal Rotation Fund |
| Tactical Alpha Fund |
| Income Fund |
Dividend Income (foreign tax withholding: $16,797; $0; $5,375; $0; $0; and $3,899, respectively) | $ 981,328 |
| $ 7,796 |
| $ 425,945 |
| $ 66,800 |
| $ 228,661 |
| $ 399,391 | |
Interest Income |
| �� 907 |
| 255 |
| 27,173 |
| 99,430 |
| - |
| 444,280 |
Total Investment Income | 982,235 |
| 8,051 |
| 453,118 |
| 166,230 |
| 228,661 |
| 843,671 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Advisory Fees |
| 818,878 |
| 6,887 |
| 192,275 |
| 114,305 |
| 123,580 |
| 185,093 |
Distribution (12b-1) Fees: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Class A |
| 49,689 |
| 1,033 |
| 23,192 |
| 6,263 |
| 12,618 |
| 18,674 |
Class U |
| 102,002 |
| 196 |
| - |
| 22,371 |
| 38,000 |
| 47,864 |
Class C |
| - |
| - |
| 98,706 |
| - |
| - |
| - |
Transfer Agent & Administration Fees | 87,884 |
| 29,914 |
| 83,768 |
| 88,729 |
| 83,335 |
| 88,043 | |
Shareholder Service Fees | 53,916 |
| 3,973 |
| 20,341 |
| 8,234 |
| 8,338 |
| 20,135 | |
Chief Compliance Officer Fees | 20,647 |
| 3,592 |
| 16,618 |
| 15,899 |
| 15,551 |
| 16,735 | |
Registration Fees | 46,994 |
| 3,785 |
| 34,971 |
| 29,873 |
| 48,442 |
| 47,517 | |
Audit Fees |
| 13,962 |
| 12,000 |
| 13,961 |
| 13,962 |
| 13,961 |
| 13,961 |
Legal Fees |
| 170,225 |
| 684 |
| 60,862 |
| 25,333 |
| 27,333 |
| 39,605 |
Insurance Fees |
| 9,080 |
| 65 |
| 5,439 |
| 1,839 |
| 1,933 |
| 2,966 |
Miscellaneous Fees | 638 |
| 1,807 |
| 2,526 |
| 1,697 |
| 2,449 |
| 2,484 | |
Custodial Fees |
| 35,872 |
| 2,433 |
| 12,726 |
| 7,404 |
| 9,928 |
| 9,860 |
Trustees Fees |
| 16,080 |
| 358 |
| 4,524 |
| 1,841 |
| 1,337 |
| 4,177 |
Printing and Mailing | 33,059 |
| 4,809 |
| 9,867 |
| 4,826 |
| 5,883 |
| 17,164 | |
Interest Expense | 46,917 |
| - |
| 18,453 |
| - |
| 4,874 |
| 3,832 | |
Dividend Expense on Securities Sold Short | 149,288 |
| - |
| 12,736 |
| - |
| 1,603 |
| 48,852 | |
Total Expenses |
| 1,655,131 |
| 71,536 |
| 610,965 |
| 342,576 |
| 399,165 |
| 566,962 |
Fees Waived and Expenses Reimbursed by the Adviser | (26,119) |
| (38,007) |
| (142,273) |
| (98,550) |
| (106,545) |
| (129,104) | |
Net Expenses | 1,629,012 |
| 33,529 |
| 468,692 |
| 244,026 |
| 292,620 |
| 437,858 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Investment Income/(Loss) | (646,777) |
| (25,478) |
| (15,574) |
| (77,796) |
| (63,959) |
| 405,813 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Investments in Securities & Foreign Currency Transactions | (1,422,071) |
| 6,578 |
| 1,866,207 |
| 1,373,389 |
| 894,038 |
| 2,202,833 | |
Securities Sold Short | (6,894,600) |
| - |
| (580,171) |
| - |
| (220,936) |
| (324,535) | |
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) | (8,316,671) |
| 6,578 |
| 1,286,036 |
| 1,373,389 |
| 673,102 |
| 1,878,298 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) on: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Investments in Securities & Foreign Currency Translations | (2,367,813) |
| 45,347 |
| (98,544) |
| (144,223) |
| (407,017) |
| (73,356) | |
Securities Sold Short | 4,078,125 |
| - |
| 406,995 |
| - |
| 74,638 |
| 211,350 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) | 1,710,312 |
| 45,347 |
| 308,451 |
| (144,223) |
| (332,379) |
| 137,994 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) | (6,606,359) |
| 51,925 |
| 1,594,487 |
| 1,229,166 |
| 340,723 |
| 2,016,292 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ (7,253,136) |
| $ 26,447 |
| $ 1,578,913 |
| $ 1,151,370 |
| $ 276,764 |
| $ 2,422,105 |
* For the period January 31, 2017 (commencement of investment operations) through June 30, 2017.
42
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the year or period ended June 30, 2017
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
43
AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
|
| Year Ended | ||
|
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
Decrease in Net Assets Resulting From Operations: |
|
|
| |
Net Investment Loss | $ (646,777) |
| $ (528,515) | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments in Securities, Foreign Currency Transactions, and Securities Sold Short | (8,316,671) |
| (16,327) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Investments in Securities, Foreign Currency Translations, and Securities Sold | 1,710,312 |
| (3,458,054) | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | (7,253,136) |
| (4,002,896) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions to Shareholders from: |
|
|
| |
Net Realized Gains: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| (18,294) |
| (190,089) |
Class I |
| (20,292) |
| (266,302) |
Class U |
| (9,688) |
| (103,292) |
Total Distributions Paid to Shareholders | (48,274) |
| (559,683) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Share Transactions: |
|
|
| |
Proceeds from Sale of Shares: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| 4,169,969 |
| 18,840,714 |
Class I |
| 2,313,186 |
| 28,383,866 |
Class U |
| 520,851 |
| 8,948,077 |
Reinvestment of Distributions: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| 16,241 |
| 155,248 |
Class I |
| 16,273 |
| 232,928 |
Class U |
| 8,348 |
| 99,180 |
Cost of Shares Redeemed: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| (20,636,290) |
| (7,178,549) |
Class I |
| (28,714,766) |
| (16,128,857) |
Class U |
| (10,481,193) |
| (4,519,777) |
Early Redemption Fees | 9,483 |
| 14,832 | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | (52,777,898) |
| 28,847,662 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | (60,079,308) |
| 24,285,083 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
Beginning of Year | 92,671,767 |
| 68,386,684 | |
End of Year (Including Undistributed Net Investment Loss of $101,359 and $18,664, respectively) | $ 32,592,459 |
| $92,671,767 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Share Activity |
|
|
|
|
Class A: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 397,308 |
| 1,626,603 |
Shares Reinvested | 1,632 |
| 13,595 | |
Shares Redeemed | (1,977,845) |
| (628,544) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | (1,578,905) |
| 1,011,654 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Class I: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 205,231 |
| 2,360,141 |
Shares Reinvested | 1,557 |
| 19,541 | |
Shares Redeemed | (2,633,290) |
| (1,359,949) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | (2,426,502) |
| 1,019,733 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Class U: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 48,623 |
| 798,808 |
Shares Reinvested | 868 |
| 8,927 | |
Shares Redeemed | (1,040,862) |
| (406,190) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | (991,371) |
| 401,545 |
44
AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
45
AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
|
| Period Ended * 6/30/2017 |
|
| |
Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations: |
| |
Net Investment Loss | $ (25,478) | |
Net Realized Gain on Investments in Securities | 6,578 | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Investments in Securities | 45,347 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 26,447 | |
|
|
|
Capital Share Transactions: |
| |
Proceeds from Sale of Shares: |
| |
Class A |
| 1,509,747 |
Class I |
| 358,527 |
Class U |
| 54,437 |
Cost of Shares Redeemed: |
| |
Class A |
| (7,099) |
Class I |
| (25,073) |
Class U |
| - |
Early Redemption Fees | 54 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | 1,890,593 | |
|
|
|
Net Increase in Net Assets | 1,917,040 | |
|
|
|
Net Assets: |
|
|
Beginning of Period | - | |
End of Period (Including Undistributed Net Investment Loss of $18,900) | $ 1,917,040 | |
|
| |
Share Activity |
|
|
Class A: |
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 148,510 |
Shares Reinvested | - | |
Shares Redeemed | (695) | |
Net Increase in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | 147,815 | |
|
|
|
Class I: |
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 35,426 |
Shares Reinvested | - | |
Shares Redeemed | (2,437) | |
Net Increase in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | 32,989 | |
|
|
|
Class U: |
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 5,343 |
Shares Reinvested | - | |
Shares Redeemed | - | |
Net Increase in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | 5,343 |
* The period is from January 31, 2017 (commencement of investment operations) through June 30, 2017.
46
AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
47
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
|
| Year Ended | ||
|
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations: |
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income/(Loss) | $ (15,574) |
| $ 317,541 | |
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments in Securities, Foreign Currency Transactions, and Securities Sold Short | 1,286,036 |
| (7,424,565) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Investments in Securities, Foreign Currency Translations, and Securities Sold | 308,451 |
| 2,040,079 | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 1,578,913 |
| (5,066,945) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions to Shareholders from: |
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| (287,703) |
| (326,660) |
Class I |
| (1,324) |
| (2,166) |
Class C |
| (106,621) |
| (90,002) |
Total Distributions Paid to Shareholders | (395,648) |
| (418,828) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Share Transactions: |
|
|
| |
Proceeds from Sale of Shares: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| 259,345 |
| 999,141 |
Class I |
| 115,337 |
| 77,348 |
Class C |
| 52,227 |
| 336,328 |
Reinvestment of Distributions: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| 268,033 |
| 304,926 |
Class I |
| 1,324 |
| 1,112 |
Class C |
| 97,689 |
| 84,813 |
Cost of Shares Redeemed: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| (7,303,110) |
| (14,854,949) |
Class I |
| (44,935) |
| (74,873) |
Class C |
| (8,988,889) |
| (14,246,529) |
Early Redemption Fees | 272 |
| 776 | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | (15,542,707) |
| (27,371,907) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Net Decrease in Net Assets | (14,359,442) |
| (32,857,680) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
Beginning of Year | 27,553,931 |
| 60,411,611 | |
End of Year (Including Undistributed Net Investment Income of $13,828 and $399,314, respectively) | $13,194,489 |
| $ 27,553,931 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Share Activity |
|
|
|
|
Class A: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 47,353 |
| 175,793 |
Shares Reinvested | 49,453 |
| 55,448 | |
Shares Redeemed | (1,328,717) |
| (2,690,668) | |
Net Decrease in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | (1,231,911) |
| (2,459,427) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Class I: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 21,640 |
| 14,061 |
Shares Reinvested | 248 |
| 203 | |
Shares Redeemed | (8,081) |
| (13,957) | |
Net Increase in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | 13,807 |
| 307 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Class C: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 9,413 |
| 59,886 |
Shares Reinvested | 17,794 |
| 15,466 | |
Shares Redeemed | (1,629,088) |
| (2,622,390) | |
Net Decrease in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | (1,601,881) |
| (2,547,038) |
48
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
49
AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
|
| Year Ended | ||
|
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations: |
|
|
| |
Net Investment Loss | $ (77,796) |
| $ (11,461) | |
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments in Securities | 1,373,389 |
| (1,118,453) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Investments in Securities | (144,223) |
| 504,413 | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 1,151,370 |
| (625,501) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions to Shareholders from: |
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| - |
| (7,244) |
Class I |
| - |
| (71,198) |
Class U |
| - |
| (2,556) |
Total Distributions Paid to Shareholders | - |
| (80,998) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Share Transactions: |
|
|
| |
Proceeds from Sale of Shares: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| 483,345 |
| 683,291 |
Class I |
| 813,917 |
| 1,076,094 |
Class U |
| 957,120 |
| 615,401 |
Reinvestment of Distributions: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| - |
| 6,605 |
Class I |
| - |
| 32,699 |
Class U |
| - |
| 2,303 |
Cost of Shares Redeemed: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| (905,355) |
| (1,790,256) |
Class I |
| (878,242) |
| (6,513,042) |
Class U |
| (1,006,656) |
| (1,247,451) |
Early Redemption Fees | - |
| 1,289 | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | (535,871) |
| (7,133,067) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets | 615,499 |
| (7,839,566) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
Beginning of Year | 9,001,254 |
| 16,840,820 | |
End of Year (Including Undistributed Net Investment Loss of $59,393 and $6,999, respectively) | $ 9,616,753 |
| $ 9,001,254 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Share Activity |
|
|
|
|
Class A: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 43,556 |
| 69,154 |
Shares Reinvested | - |
| 661 | |
Shares Redeemed | (86,621) |
| (187,162) | |
Net Decrease in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | (43,065) |
| (117,347) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Class I: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 72,756 |
| 110,724 |
Shares Reinvested | - |
| 3,438 | |
Shares Redeemed | (81,483) |
| (704,787) | |
Net Decrease in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | (8,727) |
| (590,625) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Class U: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 84,406 |
| 63,310 |
Shares Reinvested | - |
| 232 | |
Shares Redeemed | (96,685) |
| (132,188) | |
Net Decrease in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | (12,279) |
| (68,646) |
50
AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
51
AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
|
| Year Ended | ||
|
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations: |
|
|
| |
Net Investment Loss | $ (63,959) |
| $ (244,512) | |
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments in Securities, Foreign Currency Transactions, and Securities Sold Short | 673,102 |
| (733,277) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Investments in Securities, Foreign Currency Translations, and Securities Sold | (332,379) |
| 1,040,067 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 276,764 |
| 62,278 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Share Transactions: |
|
|
| |
Proceeds from Sale of Shares: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| 114,440 |
| 660,454 |
Class I |
| 252,842 |
| 36,637 |
Class U |
| 118,072 |
| 77,724 |
Cost of Shares Redeemed: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| (2,117,431) |
| (1,872,943) |
Class I |
| (195,803) |
| (386,446) |
Class U |
| (1,171,033) |
| (1,819,598) |
Early Redemption Fees | - |
| 383 | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | (2,998,913) |
| (3,303,789) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Net Decrease in Net Assets | (2,722,149) |
| (3,241,511) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
Beginning of Year | 10,614,281 |
| 13,855,792 | |
End of Year (Including Undistributed Net Investment Loss of $10,709 and $76,929, respectively) | $ 7,892,132 |
| $ 10,614,281 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Share Activity |
|
|
|
|
Class A: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 9,693 |
| 58,301 |
Shares Reinvested | - |
| - | |
Shares Redeemed | (179,635) |
| (162,955) | |
Net Decrease in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | (169,942) |
| (104,654) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Class I: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 19,874 |
| 3,085 |
Shares Reinvested | - |
| - | |
Shares Redeemed | (15,485) |
| (32,541) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | 4,389 |
| (29,456) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Class U: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 10,090 |
| 6,996 |
Shares Reinvested | - |
| - | |
Shares Redeemed | (100,221) |
| (163,131) | |
Net Decrease in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | (90,131) |
| (156,135) |
52
AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
53
AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
|
| Year Ended | ||
|
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations: |
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income | $ 405,813 |
| $ 761,599 | |
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments in Securities, Foreign Currency Transactions, and Securities Sold Short | 1,878,298 |
| (4,132,469) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Investments in Securities, Foreign Currency Translations, and Securities Sold Short | 137,994 |
| 704,437 | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 2,422,105 |
| (2,666,433) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions to Shareholders from: |
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| (195,020) |
| (260,596) |
Class I |
| (69,279) |
| (142,326) |
Class U |
| (109,832) |
| (215,684) |
Return of Capital: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| (261,771) |
| (332,895) |
Class I |
| (92,992) |
| (181,811) |
Class U |
| (147,424) |
| (275,523) |
Total Distributions Paid to Shareholders | (876,318) |
| (1,408,835) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Share Transactions: |
|
|
| |
Proceeds from Sale of Shares: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| 2,236,956 |
| 2,442,296 |
Class I |
| 990,351 |
| 213,258 |
Class U |
| 566,834 |
| 370,331 |
Reinvestment of Distributions: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| 312,909 |
| 370,156 |
Class I |
| 106,348 |
| 237,194 |
Class U |
| 186,417 |
| 336,603 |
Cost of Shares Redeemed: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| (4,167,364) |
| (4,823,457) |
Class I |
| (953,678) |
| (3,212,248) |
Class U |
| (2,581,673) |
| (4,016,751) |
Early Redemption Fees | 4,423 |
| 410 | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | (3,298,477) |
| (8,082,208) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Net Decrease in Net Assets | (1,752,690) |
| (12,157,476) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
Beginning of Year | 16,266,620 |
| 28,424,096 | |
End of Year (Including Undistributed Net Investment Income of $44,869 and $13,108, respectively) | $ 14,513,930 |
| $ 16,266,620 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Share Activity |
|
|
|
|
Class A: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 310,602 |
| 339,898 |
Shares Reinvested | 43,616 |
| 50,553 | |
Shares Redeemed | (581,164) |
| (638,189) | |
Net Decrease in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | (226,946) |
| (247,738) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Class I: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 131,812 |
| 28,593 |
Shares Reinvested | 14,590 |
| 31,615 | |
Shares Redeemed | (132,400) |
| (429,023) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | 14,002 |
| (368,815) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Class U: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 78,343 |
| 48,582 |
Shares Reinvested | 25,925 |
| 45,615 | |
Shares Redeemed | (363,037) |
| (542,557) | |
Net Decrease in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | (258,769) |
| (448,360) |
54
AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
55
AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
|
| Years Ended | ||||||||
|
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| 6/30/2014 |
| 6/30/2013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Year | $ 11.30 |
| $ 11.99 |
| $ 12.53 |
| $ 11.58 |
| $ 10.70 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Loss * | (0.12) |
| (0.11) |
| (0.12) |
| (0.14) |
| (0.06) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (0.70) |
| (0.50) |
| 0.97 |
| 1.96 |
| 1.72 | |
Total from Investment Operations | (0.82) |
| (0.61) |
| 0.85 |
| 1.82 |
| 1.66 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income | - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| (0.07) | |
Net Realized Gain | (0.01) |
| (0.08) |
| (1.39) |
| (0.87) |
| (0.71) | |
Total Distributions | (0.01) |
| (0.08) |
| (1.39) |
| (0.87) |
| (0.78) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Year | $ 10.47 |
| $ 11.30 |
| $ 11.99 |
| $ 12.53 |
| $ 11.58 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | (7.26)%*** |
| (5.12)%*** |
| 7.23% |
| 16.22% |
| 16.35% | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets at End of Year (Thousands) | $ 12,430 |
| $ 31,273 |
| $ 21,040 |
| $ 13,826 |
| $ 10,754 | |
Before Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 3.02%** |
| 3.11%** |
| 3.18% |
| 3.59% |
| 3.38% | |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 2.66%** |
| 2.53%** |
| 2.50% |
| 2.70% |
| 2.91% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b) | (1.18)%** |
| (1.00)%** |
| (1.04)% |
| (1.41)% |
| (1.02)% | |
After Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 3.02%** |
| 3.07%** |
| 3.13% |
| 3.33% |
| 2.92% | |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 2.66%** |
| 2.49%** |
| 2.45% |
| 2.44% |
| 2.45% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b) | (1.18)%** |
| (0.96)%** |
| (0.99)% |
| (1.15)% |
| (0.57)% | |
Portfolio Turnover | 341.27% |
| 118.13% |
| 254.20% |
| 586.64% |
| 330.29% |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions and excludes all sales charges.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying exchange-traded funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year.
** The ratios include 0.28% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.09% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 7).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been (6.99)% and (5.03)%, respectively.
56
AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
57
AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
CLASS I
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
| Years Ended | ||||||||
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| 6/30/2014 |
| 6/30/2013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Year | $ 11.86 |
| $ 12.45 |
| $ 12.82 |
| $ 11.71 |
| $ 10.77 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Investment Income (Loss) * | (0.10) |
| (0.01) |
| 0.02 |
| - |
| (0.06) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (0.73) |
| (0.50) |
| 1.00 |
| 1.98 |
| 1.79 |
Total from Investment Operations | (0.83) |
| (0.51) |
| 1.02 |
| 1.98 |
| 1.73 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Investment Income | - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| (0.09) |
Net Realized Gain | (0.01) |
| (0.08) |
| (1.39) |
| (0.87) |
| (0.71) |
Total Distributions | (0.01) |
| (0.08) |
| (1.39) |
| (0.87) |
| (0.80) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
| 0.01 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Year | $ 11.02 |
| $ 11.86 |
| $ 12.45 |
| $ 12.82 |
| $ 11.71 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | (7.00)%*** |
| (4.12)%*** |
| 8.45% |
| 17.46% |
| 16.97% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets at End of Year (Thousands) | $ 14,302 |
| $ 44,161 |
| $ 33,660 |
| $ 14,160 |
| $ 8,406 |
Before Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 2.74%** |
| 2.62%** |
| 2.67% |
| 3.09% |
| 2.83% |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 2.37%** |
| 2.04%** |
| 1.99% |
| 2.20% |
| 2.36% |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b) | (0.97)%** |
| (0.56)%** |
| (0.47)% |
| (0.87)% |
| (0.93)% |
After Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 2.66%** |
| 2.13%** |
| 2.07% |
| 2.01% |
| 2.41% |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 2.30%** |
| 1.55%** |
| 1.39% |
| 1.12% |
| 1.94% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (b) | (0.89)%** |
| (0.07)%** |
| 0.13% |
| 0.00% |
| (0.50)% |
Portfolio Turnover | 341.27% |
| 118.13% |
| 254.20% |
| 586.64% |
| 330.29% |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying exchange-traded funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year.
** The ratios include 0.28% year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.09% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 7).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been (6.74)% and (4.03)%., respectively.
58
AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
CLASS I
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
59
AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
CLASS U
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
| Years Ended | ||||||||
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| 6/30/2014 |
| 6/30/2013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of year | $ 10.96 |
| $ 11.69 |
| $ 12.31 |
| $ 11.44 |
| $ 10.62 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Investment Loss * | (0.19) |
| (0.17) |
| (0.18) |
| (0.19) |
| (0.09) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (0.67) |
| (0.48) |
| 0.95 |
| 1.93 |
| 1.68 |
Total from Investment Operations | (0.86) |
| (0.65) |
| 0.77 |
| 1.74 |
| 1.59 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Investment Income | - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| (0.06) |
Net Realized Gain | (0.01) |
| (0.08) |
| (1.39) |
| (0.87) |
| (0.71) |
Total Distributions | (0.01) |
| (0.08) |
| (1.39) |
| (0.87) |
| (0.77) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Year | $ 10.09 |
| $ 10.96 |
| $ 11.69 |
| $ 12.31 |
| $ 11.44 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | (7.85)%*** |
| (5.59)%*** |
| 6.68% |
| 15.70% |
| 15.74% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets at End of Year (Thousands) | $ 5,861 |
| $ 17,238 |
| $ 13,687 |
| $ 9,052 |
| $ 6,146 |
Before Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 3.75%** |
| 3.63%** |
| 3.67% |
| 4.09% |
| 3.90% |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 3.40%** |
| 3.05%** |
| 2.99% |
| 3.20% |
| 3.43% |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b) | (1.96)%** |
| (1.56)%** |
| (1.56)% |
| (1.89)% |
| (1.32)% |
After Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 3.67%** |
| 3.57%** |
| 3.62% |
| 3.83% |
| 3.43% |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 3.32%** |
| 2.99%** |
| 2.94% |
| 2.94% |
| 2.96% |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b) | (1.88)%** |
| (1.51)%** |
| (1.51)% |
| (1.63)% |
| (0.86)% |
Portfolio Turnover | 341.27% |
| 118.13% |
| 254.20% |
| 586.64% |
| 330.29% |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions and excludes all sales charges.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying exchange-traded funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year.
** The ratios include 0.28% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.09% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 7).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been (7.57)% and (5.50)%, respectively.
60
AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
CLASS U
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
61
AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
| Period Ended 6/30/2017 | (d) |
|
| |
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Period | $ 10.00 |
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
Net Investment Loss * | (0.19) |
|
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments | 0.48 |
|
Total from Investment Operations | 0.29 |
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - | (c) |
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Period | $ 10.29 |
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | 2.90% | *** (f) |
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
Net Assets at End of Period (Thousands) | $ 1,521 |
|
Before Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 12.14% | ** (e) |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b) | (10.70)% | ** (e) |
After Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 5.92% | ** (e) |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b) | (4.49)% | ** (e) |
Portfolio Turnover | 46.12% | *** |
(a) Aggregate total return, not annualized. Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions and excludes all sales charges.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying exchange-traded funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
(d) For the period January 31, 2017 (commencement of investment operations) through June 30, 2017.
(e) The ratios include 4.70% for the period ended June 30, 2017 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 7).
(f) Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 4.73%.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.
** Annualized.
*** Not Annualized.
62
AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
63
AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND
CLASS I
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
Period Ended 6/30/2017 | (d) | |
|
| |
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Period | $ 10.00 |
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
Net Investment Loss * | (0.20) |
|
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments | 0.53 |
|
Total from Investment Operations | 0.33 |
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - | (c) |
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Period | $ 10.33 |
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | 3.30% | *** (f) |
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
Net Assets at End of Period (Thousands) | $ 341 |
|
Before Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 15.47% | ** (e) |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b) | (13.91)% | ** (e) |
After Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 6.44% | ** (e) |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b) | (4.89)% | ** (e) |
Portfolio Turnover | 46.12% | *** |
(a) Aggregate total return, not annualized. Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying exchange-traded funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
(d) For the period January 31, 2017 (commencement of investment operations) through June 30, 2017.
(e) The ratios include 4.70% for the period ended June 30, 2017 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 7).
(f) Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 5.66%.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.
** Annualized.
*** Not Annualized.
64
AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND
CLASS I
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
65
AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND
CLASS U
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
| Period Ended 6/30/2017 | (d) |
|
| |
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Period | $ 10.00 |
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
Net Investment Loss * | (0.26) |
|
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments | 0.54 |
|
Total from Investment Operations | 0.28 |
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - | (c) |
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Period | $ 10.28 |
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | 2.80% | *** (f) |
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
Net Assets at End of Period (Thousands) | $ 55 |
|
Before Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 16.00% | ** (e) |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b) | (14.52)% | ** (e) |
After Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 7.84% | ** (e) |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b) | (6.36)% | ** (e) |
Portfolio Turnover | 46.12% | *** |
(a) Aggregate total return, not annualized. Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions and excludes all sales charges.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying exchange-traded funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
(d) For the period January 31, 2017 (commencement of investment operations) through June 30, 2017.
(e) The ratios include 4.70% for the period ended June 30, 2017 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 7).
(f) Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 5.23%.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.
** Annualized.
*** Not Annualized.
66
AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND
CLASS U
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
67
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
|
| Years Ended | ||||||||
|
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| 6/30/2014 |
| 6/30/2013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Year | $ 5.37 |
| $ 5.98 |
| $ 6.97 |
| $ 6.29 |
| $ 5.77 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income * | 0.02 |
| 0.07 |
| 0.11 |
| 0.14 |
| 0.19 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | 0.44 |
| (0.58) |
| (0.53) |
| 1.10 |
| 0.52 | |
Total from Investment Operations | 0.46 |
| (0.51) |
| (0.42) |
| 1.24 |
| 0.71 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income | (0.17) |
| (0.10) |
| (0.11) |
| (0.11) |
| (0.19) | |
Net Realized Gain | - |
| - |
| (0.46) |
| (0.45) |
| - | |
Total Distributions | (0.17) |
| (0.10) |
| (0.57) |
| (0.56) |
| (0.19) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Year | $ 5.66 |
| $ 5.37 |
| $ 5.98 |
| $ 6.97 |
| $ 6.29 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | 8.64%*** |
| (8.64)%*** |
| (6.29)% |
| 20.34% |
| 12.43% | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets at End of Year (Thousands) | $ 5,980 |
| $ 12,288 |
| $ 28,403 |
| $ 40,419 |
| $ 23,521 | |
Before Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 2.79%** |
| 2.29%** |
| 1.66% |
| 1.76% |
| 1.73% | |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 2.63%** |
| 1.95%** |
| 1.65% |
| 1.76% |
| 1.73% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (b) | (0.45)% ** |
| 0.77%** |
| 1.59% |
| 1.88% |
| 2.86% | |
After Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 2.05%** |
| 1.93%** |
| 1.51% |
| 1.50% |
| 1.50% | |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 1.90%** |
| 1.59%** |
| 1.50% |
| 1.50% |
| 1.50% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets (b) | 0.30%** |
| 1.13%** |
| 1.74% |
| 2.14% |
| 3.09% | |
Portfolio Turnover | 340.20% |
| 418.06% |
| 349.12% |
| 306.73% |
| 228.87% |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions and excludes all sales charges.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying exchange-traded funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year.
** The ratios include 0.36% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.07% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 7).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 9.02% and (8.57)%, respectively.
68
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
69
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
CLASS I
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
|
| Years Ended |
| Period Ended(f) 6/30/2015 | ||
|
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Year | $ 5.33 |
| $ 5.97 |
| $ 6.19 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income * | 0.04 |
| 0.07 |
| 0.03 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | 0.39 |
| (0.59) |
| (0.18) | |
Total from Investment Operations | 0.43 |
| (0.52) |
| (0.15) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from: |
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income | (0.19) |
| (0.12) |
| (0.07) | |
Total Distributions | (0.19) |
| (0.12) |
| (0.07) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - (c) |
| - |
| - | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Year | $ 5.57 |
| $ 5.33 |
| $ 5.97 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | 8.31%*** |
| (8.68)%*** |
| (2.37)% (e) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets at End of Year (Thousands) | $ 120 |
| $ 41 |
| $ 44 | |
Before Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 2.89%** |
| 2.23%** |
| 1.37% (d) | |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 2.76%** |
| 1.89%** |
| 1.36% (d) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets (b) | 0.45%** |
| 1.20%** |
| 1.08% (d) | |
After Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 2.65%** |
| 2.09%** |
| 1.37% (d) | |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 2.73%** |
| 1.75%** |
| 1.36% (d) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets (b) | 0.70%** |
| 1.34%** |
| 1.08% (d) | |
Portfolio Turnover | 340.20% |
| 418.06% |
| 349.12% (e) |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying exchange-traded funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Not Annualized.
(f) The AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund Class I commenced operations on December 31, 2014.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.
** The ratios include 0.36% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.07% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 7).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 8.89% and (8.61)%, respectively.
70
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
CLASS I
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
71
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
CLASS C
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
|
| Years Ended | ||||||||
|
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| 6/30/2014 |
| 6/30/2013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Year | $ 5.35 |
| $ 5.93 |
| $ 6.93 |
| $ 6.26 |
| $ 5.74 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income (Loss) * | (0.02) |
| 0.03 |
| 0.06 |
| 0.09 |
| 0.15 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | 0.44 |
| (0.59) |
| (0.53) |
| 1.11 |
| 0.52 | |
Total from Investment Operations | 0.42 |
| (0.56) |
| (0.47) |
| 1.20 |
| 0.67 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income | (0.06) |
| (0.02) |
| (0.07) |
| (0.08) |
| (0.15) | |
Net Realized Gain | - |
| - |
| (0.46) |
| (0.45) |
| - | |
Total Distributions | (0.06) |
| (0.02) |
| (0.53) |
| (0.53) |
| (0.15) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - (c) |
| - |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Year | $ 5.71 |
| $ 5.35 |
| $ 5.93 |
| $ 6.93 |
| $ 6.26 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | 7.92%*** |
| (9.43)%*** |
| (6.99)% |
| 19.62% |
| 11.68% | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets at End of Year (Thousands) | $ 7,094 |
| $ 15,225 |
| $ 31,964 |
| $ 37,773 |
| $ 25,848 | |
Before Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 3.55%** |
| 3.05%** |
| 2.41% |
| 2.50% |
| 2.48% | |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 3.39%** |
| 2.71%** |
| 2.40% |
| 2.50% |
| 2.48% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (b) | (1.19)%** |
| 0.07%** |
| 0.84% |
| 1.09% |
| 2.16% | |
After Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 2.80%** |
| 2.69%** |
| 2.26% |
| 2.25% |
| 2.25% | |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 2.64%** |
| 2.35%** |
| 2.25% |
| 2.25% |
| 2.25% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (b) | (0.44)%** |
| 0.43%** |
| 0.99% |
| 1.34% |
| 2.39% | |
Portfolio Turnover | 340.20% |
| 418.06% |
| 349.12% |
| 306.73% |
| 228.87% |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions and excludes all sales charges.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying exchange-traded funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year.
** The ratios include 0.36% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.07% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 7).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 8.30% and (9.36)%, respectively.
72
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
CLASS C
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
73
AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
|
| Years Ended |
| Period Ended(f) 6/30/2014 | ||||
|
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Period | $ 10.08 |
| $ 10.06 |
| $ 10.37 |
| $ 10.00 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income (Loss) * | (0.11) |
| (0.03) |
| 0.05 |
| (0.02) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | 1.63 |
| 0.07 (g) |
| (0.29) |
| 0.39 | |
Total from Investment Operations | 1.52 |
| 0.04 |
| (0.24) |
| 0.37 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income | - |
| (0.02) |
| (0.07) |
| - | |
Total from Distributions | - |
| (0.02) |
| (0.07) |
| - | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Period | $ 11.60 |
| $ 10.08 |
| $ 10.06 |
| $ 10.37 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | 15.08%*** |
| 0.42%*** |
| (2.36)% |
| 3.70%(e) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets at End of Period (Thousands) | $ 2,673 |
| $ 2,759 |
| $ 3,934 |
| $ 10,060 | |
Before Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 3.89%** |
| 3.57%** |
| 2.74% |
| 2.74%(d) | |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 3.89%** |
| 3.48%** |
| 2.74% |
| 2.74%(d) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (b) | (1.96)%** |
| (1.32)%** |
| 0.19% |
| (0.51)%(d) | |
After Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 2.95%** |
| 2.60%** |
| 2.45% |
| 2.45%(d) | |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 2.95%** |
| 2.51%** |
| 2.45% |
| 2.45%(d) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (b) | (1.02)%** |
| (0.34)%** |
| 0.48% |
| (0.22)%(d) | |
Portfolio Turnover | 426.81% |
| 445.44% |
| 429.87% |
| 317.87%(e) |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions and excludes all sales charges.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying exchange-traded funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Not Annualized.
(f) The AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund, Class A, commenced operations on October 31, 2013.
(g) The amount of net realized and unrealized gain on investments per share does not accord with the amount reported in the Statement of Operations for the year ended June 30, 2016 primarily due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund's shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the Fund's portfolio.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.
** The ratios include 0.45% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.08% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 7).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 15.58% and 0.50%, respectively.
74
AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
75
AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND
CLASS I
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
|
| Years Ended |
| Period Ended(f) 6/30/2014 | ||||
|
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Period | $ 10.10 |
| $ 10.11 |
| $ 10.41 |
| $ 10.00 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income (Loss) * | (0.06) |
| 0.03 |
| 0.13 |
| 0.02 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | 1.63 |
| 0.06(g) |
| (0.33) |
| 0.39 | |
Total from Investment Operations | 1.57 |
| 0.09 |
| (0.20) |
| 0.41 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income | - |
| (0.10) |
| (0.10) |
| - | |
Total Distributions | - |
| (0.10) |
| (0.10) |
| - | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Period | $ 11.67 |
| $ 10.10 |
| $ 10.11 |
| $ 10.41 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | 15.54%*** |
| 0.93%*** |
| (1.93)% |
| 4.10%(e) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets at End of Period (Thousands) | $ 4,217 |
| $ 3,737 |
| $ 9,712 |
| $ 17,563 | |
Before Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 3.65%** |
| 3.01%** |
| 2.22% |
| 2.04%(d) | |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 3.65%** |
| 2.92%** |
| 2.22% |
| 2.04%(d) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (b) | (1.72)%** |
| (0.52)%** |
| 1.02% |
| 0.17%(d) | |
After Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 2.44%** |
| 2.10%** |
| 1.95% |
| 1.95%(d) | |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 2.44%** |
| 2.01%** |
| 1.95% |
| 1.95%(d) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (b) | (0.52)%** |
| 0.39%** |
| 1.29% |
| 0.26%(d) | |
Portfolio Turnover | 426.81% |
| 445.44% |
| 429.87% |
| 317.87%(e) |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying exchange-traded funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Not Annualized.
(f) The AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund, Class I, commenced operations on October 31, 2013.
(g) The amount of net realized and unrealized gain on investments per share does not accord with the amount reported in the Statement of Operations for the year ended June 30, 2016 primarily due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund's shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the Fund's portfolio.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.
** The ratios include 0.45% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.08% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 7).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 15.99% and 1.01%, respectively.
76
AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND
CLASS I
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
77
AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND
CLASS U
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
|
| Years Ended |
| Period Ended(f) 6/30/2014 | ||||
|
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Period | $ 9.98 |
| $ 10.00 |
| $ 10.34 |
| $ 10.00 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income (Loss) * | (0.15) |
| (0.08) |
| 0.01 |
| (0.06) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | 1.59 |
| 0.07(g) |
| (0.30) |
| 0.40 | |
Total from Investment Operations | 1.44 |
| (0.01) |
| (0.29) |
| 0.34 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income | - |
| (0.01) |
| (0.05) |
| - | |
Total Distributions | - |
| (0.01) |
| (0.05) |
| - | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - |
| - |
| - (c) |
| - (c) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Period | $ 11.42 |
| $ 9.98 |
| $ 10.00 |
| $ 10.34 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | 14.43%*** |
| (0.11)%*** |
| (2.84)% |
| 3.40%(e) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets at End of Period (Thousands) | $ 2,727 |
| $ 2,506 |
| $ 3,196 |
| $ 4,093 | |
Before Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 4.69%** |
| 4.10%** |
| 3.23% |
| 3.15%(d) | |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 4.69%** |
| 4.01%** |
| 3.23% |
| 3.15%(d) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b) | (2.73)%** |
| (1.86)%** |
| (0.18)% |
| (1.01)%(d) | |
After Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 3.41%** |
| 3.10%** |
| 2.95% |
| 2.95%(d) | |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 3.41%** |
| 3.01%** |
| 2.95% |
| 2.95%(d) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (b) | (1.45)%** |
| (0.86)%** |
| 0.10% |
| (0.81)% (d) | |
Portfolio Turnover | 426.81% |
| 445.44% |
| 429.87% |
| 317.87%(e) |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions and excludes all sales charges.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying exchange-traded funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Not Annualized.
(f) The AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund, Class U, commenced operations on October 31, 2013.
(g) The amount of net realized and unrealized gain on investments per share does not accord with the amount reported in the Statement of Operations for the year ended June 30, 2016 primarily due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund's shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the Fund's portfolio.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.
** The ratios include 0.45% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.08% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 7).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 14.83% and (0.03)%, respectively.
78
AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND
CLASS U
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
79
AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
|
| Years Ended | ||||||||
|
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| 6/30/2014 |
| 6/30/2013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Period | $ 11.87 |
| $ 11.71 |
| $ 12.01 |
| $ 9.29 |
| $ 9.31 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income (Loss) * | (0.06) |
| (0.21) |
| (0.01) |
| (0.04) |
| 0.03 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | 0.51 |
| 0.37 |
| (0.29) |
| 2.76 |
| (0.01) | |
Total from Investment Operations | 0.45 |
| 0.16 |
| (0.30) |
| 2.72 |
| 0.02 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Return of Capital | - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| (0.04) | |
Total Distributions | - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| (0.04) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Year | $ 12.32 |
| $ 11.87 |
| $ 11.71 |
| $ 12.01 |
| $ 9.29 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | 3.79%*** |
| 1.37%*** |
| (2.50)% |
| 29.28% |
| 0.21% | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets at End of Year (Thousands) | $ 4,183 |
| $ 6,045 |
| $ 7,191 |
| $ 8,672 |
| $ 8,823 | |
Before Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 4.00%** |
| 4.68%** |
| 3.44% |
| 3.04% |
| 3.00% | |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 3.94%** |
| 3.55%** |
| 3.19% |
| 3.03% |
| 2.70% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (b) | (1.54)%** |
| (2.93)%** |
| (0.84)% |
| (0.96)% |
| 0.01% | |
After Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 2.98%** |
| 3.62%** |
| 2.71% |
| 2.45% |
| 2.74% | |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 2.92%** |
| 2.49%** |
| 2.46% |
| 2.44% |
| 2.44% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (b) | (0.52)%** |
| (1.87)%** |
| (0.11)% |
| (0.37)% |
| 0.28% | |
Portfolio Turnover | 354.88% |
| 333.49% |
| 529.08% |
| 374.70% |
| 601.59% |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions and excludes all sales charges.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying exchange-traded funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year.
** The ratios include 0.45% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.07% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 7).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 4.21% and 1.44%, respectively.
80
AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
81
AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
CLASS I
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
|
| Years Ended | ||||||||
|
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| 6/30/2014 |
| 6/30/2013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Year | $ 12.37 |
| $ 12.03 |
| $ 12.22 |
| $ 9.39 |
| $ 9.40 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income (Loss) * | 0.03 |
| (0.08) |
| 0.10 |
| 0.05 |
| 0.06 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | 0.54 |
| 0.42 |
| (0.29) |
| 2.78 |
| 0.01(d) | |
Total from Investment Operations | 0.57 |
| 0.34 |
| (0.19) |
| 2.83 |
| 0.07 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Return of Capital | - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| (0.08) | |
Total Distributions | - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| (0.08) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Year | $ 12.94 |
| $ 12.37 |
| $ 12.03 |
| $ 12.22 |
| $ 9.39 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | 4.61%*** |
| 2.83%*** |
| (1.55)% |
| 30.14% |
| 0.72% | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets at End of Year (Thousands) | $ 378 |
| $ 308 |
| $ 653 |
| $ 1,121 |
| $ 688 | |
Before Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 4.00%** |
| 4.21%** |
| 2.91% |
| 2.55% |
| 2.53% | |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 3.92%** |
| 3.08%** |
| 2.66% |
| 2.54% |
| 2.23% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (b) | (1.38)%** |
| (2.55)%** |
| (0.33)% |
| (0.27)% |
| 0.45% | |
After Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 2.39%** |
| 2.28%** |
| 1.75% |
| 1.81% |
| 2.24% | |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 2.34%** |
| 1.15%** |
| 1.50% |
| 1.80% |
| 1.94% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (b) | 0.22%** |
| (0.63)%** |
| 0.83% |
| 0.47% |
| 0.65% | |
Portfolio Turnover | 354.88% |
| 333.49% |
| 529.08% |
| 374.70% |
| 601.59% |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying exchange-traded funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
(d) As required by SEC standard per share data calculation methodology, this represents a balancing figure derived from the other amounts in the financial highlights tables that captures all other changes affecting net asset value per share. This per share gain amount does not correlate to the aggregate of the net realized and unrealized loss in the Statement of Operations for the year ended June 30, 2013, primarily due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund's shares in relation to fluctuating market values for the Fund's portfolio.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year.
** The ratios include 0.45% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.07% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 7).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 5.17% and 2.90%, respectively.
82
AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
CLASS I
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
83
AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
CLASS U
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
|
| Years Ended | ||||||||
|
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| 6/30/2014 |
| 6/30/2013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Year | $ 11.52 |
| $ 11.43 |
| $ 11.78 |
| $ 9.15 |
| $ 9.19 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Loss * | (0.12) |
| (0.27) |
| (0.07) |
| (0.09) |
| (0.02) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | 0.51 |
| 0.36 |
| (0.28) |
| 2.72 |
| (0.02) | |
Total from Investment Operations | 0.39 |
| 0.09 |
| (0.35) |
| 2.63 |
| (0.04) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Year | $ 11.91 |
| $ 11.52 |
| $ 11.43 |
| $ 11.78 |
| $ 9.15 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | 3.39%*** |
| 0.79%*** |
| (2.97)% |
| 28.74% |
| (0.38)% | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets at End of Year (Thousands) | $ 3,331 |
| $ 4,262 |
| $ 6,012 |
| $ 7,966 |
| $ 8,759 | |
Before Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 4.80%** |
| 5.20%** |
| 3.94% |
| 3.54% |
| 3.52% | |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 4.73%** |
| 4.07%** |
| 3.69% |
| 3.53% |
| 3.22% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b) | (2.31)%** |
| (3.47)%** |
| (1.34)% |
| (1.47)% |
| (0.48)% | |
After Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 3.50%** |
| 4.15%** |
| 3.20% |
| 2.95% |
| 3.25% | |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 3.43%** |
| 3.02%** |
| 2.95% |
| 2.94% |
| 2.95% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b) | (1.01)%** |
| (2.42)%** |
| (0.61)% |
| (0.88)% |
| (0.21)% | |
Portfolio Turnover | 354.88% |
| 333.49% |
| 529.08% |
| 374.70% |
| 601.59% |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions and excludes all sales charges.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying exchange-traded funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year.
** The ratios include 0.45% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.07% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 7).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 3.82% and 0.86%, respectively.
84
AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
CLASS U
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
85
AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
|
| Years Ended | ||||||||
|
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| 6/30/2014 |
| 6/30/2013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Year | $ 6.70 |
| $ 8.14 |
| $ 9.25 |
| $ 9.21 |
| $ 9.05 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income * | 0.20 |
| 0.26 |
| 0.25 |
| 0.36 |
| 0.60 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | 0.96 |
| (1.19) |
| (0.75) |
| 0.34 |
| 0.23 | |
Total from Investment Operations | 1.16 |
| (0.93) |
| (0.50) |
| 0.70 |
| 0.83 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income | (0.18) |
| (0.22) |
| (0.18) |
| (0.25) |
| (0.56) | |
Return of Capital | (0.27) |
| (0.29) |
| (0.43) |
| (0.41) |
| (0.11) | |
Total Distributions | (0.45) |
| (0.51) |
| (0.61) |
| (0.66) |
| (0.67) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Year | $ 7.41 |
| $ 6.70 |
| $ 8.14 |
| $ 9.25 |
| $ 9.21 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | 17.61%*** |
| (11.80)%*** |
| (5.54)% |
| 7.83% |
| 9.44% | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets at End of Year (Thousands) | $ 6,964 |
| $ 7,821 |
| $ 11,517 |
| $ 15,309 |
| $ 10,325 | |
Before Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 3.63%** |
| 3.27%** |
| 2.43% |
| 2.44% |
| 2.52% | |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 3.28%** |
| 2.90%** |
| 2.42% |
| 2.43% |
| 2.51% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets (b) | 2.05%** |
| 2.92%** |
| 2.60% |
| 3.71% |
| 6.23% | |
After Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 2.93%** |
| 2.63%** |
| 2.21% |
| 2.20% |
| 2.21% | |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 2.58%** |
| 2.26%** |
| 2.20% |
| 2.19% |
| 2.20% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets (b) | 2.76%** |
| 3.56%** |
| 2.82% |
| 3.94% |
| 6.54% | |
Portfolio Turnover | 125.07% |
| 349.38% |
| 226.22% |
| 336.01% |
| 315.48% |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions and excludes all sales charges.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying exchange-traded funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year.
** The ratios include 0.38% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.07% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 7).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 17.92% and (11.73)%, respectively.
86
AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
87
AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
CLASS I
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
| Years Ended | ||||||||
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| 6/30/2014 |
| 6/30/2013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Year | $ 6.78 |
| $ 8.19 |
| $ 9.27 |
| $ 9.21 |
| $ 9.05 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Investment Income * | 0.26 |
| 0.35 |
| 0.31 |
| 0.43 |
| 0.65 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | 0.95 |
| (1.22) |
| (0.73) |
| 0.34 |
| 0.23 |
Total from Investment Operations | 1.21 |
| (0.87) |
| (0.42) |
| 0.77 |
| 0.88 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Investment Income | (0.18) |
| (0.19) |
| (0.21) |
| (0.26) |
| (0.60) |
Return of Capital | (0.27) |
| (0.35) |
| (0.45) |
| (0.45) |
| (0.12) |
Total Distributions | (0.45) |
| (0.54) |
| (0.66) |
| (0.71) |
| (0.72) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Year | $ 7.54 |
| $ 6.78 |
| $ 8.19 |
| $ 9.27 |
| $ 9.21 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | 18.36%*** |
| (10.91)%*** |
| (4.72)% |
| 8.58% |
| 9.96% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets at End of Year (Thousands) | $ 3,199 |
| $ 2,781 |
| $ 6,380 |
| $ 15,033 |
| $ 8,900 |
Before Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 3.18%** |
| 2.68%** |
| 1.93% |
| 1.95% |
| 2.02% |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 2.83%** |
| 2.31%** |
| 1.92% |
| 1.94% |
| 2.01% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets (b) | 2.55%** |
| 3.51%** |
| 3.04% |
| 4.27% |
| 6.76% |
After Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 2.13%** |
| 1.64%** |
| 1.40% |
| 1.49% |
| 1.71% |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 1.78%** |
| 1.27%** |
| 1.39% |
| 1.48% |
| 1.70% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets (b) | 3.60%** |
| 4.56%** |
| 3.57% |
| 4.73% |
| 7.07% |
Portfolio Turnover | 125.07% |
| 349.38% |
| 226.22% |
| 336.01% |
| 315.48% |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions and excludes all sales charges.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying exchange-traded funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year.
** The ratios include 0.38% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.07% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 7).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 18.83% and (10.84)%, respectively.
88
AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
CLASS I
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
89
AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
CLASS U
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
| Years Ended | ||||||||
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| 6/30/2014 |
| 6/30/2013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Year | $ 6.71 |
| $ 8.14 |
| $ 9.25 |
| $ 9.21 |
| $ 9.04 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Investment Income * | 0.17 |
| 0.23 |
| 0.20 |
| 0.31 |
| 0.55 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | 0.95 |
| (1.19) |
| (0.74) |
| 0.34 |
| 0.24 |
Total from Investment Operations | 1.12 |
| (0.96) |
| (0.54) |
| 0.65 |
| 0.79 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Investment Income | (0.16) |
| (0.18) |
| (0.17) |
| (0.23) |
| (0.52) |
Return of Capital | (0.24) |
| (0.29) |
| (0.40) |
| (0.38) |
| (0.10) |
Total Distributions | (0.40) |
| (0.47) |
| (0.57) |
| (0.61) |
| (0.62) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Year | $ 7.43 |
| $ 6.71 |
| $ 8.14 |
| $ 9.25 |
| $ 9.21 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | 16.98%*** |
| (12.14)%*** |
| (6.01)% |
| 7.30% |
| 8.98% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets at End of Year (Thousands) | $ 4,352 |
| $ 5,665 |
| $ 10,526 |
| $ 14,354 |
| $ 10,825 |
Before Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 4.47%** |
| 3.73%** |
| 2.93% |
| 2.94% |
| 3.02% |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 4.11%** |
| 3.36%** |
| 2.92% |
| 2.93% |
| 3.01% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets (b) | 1.21%** |
| 2.48%** |
| 2.10% |
| 3.21% |
| 5.71% |
After Waiver/Recapture: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 3.44%** |
| 3.09%** |
| 2.71% |
| 2.70% |
| 2.71% |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets, Excluding Interest and Dividends on Securities Sold Short (b) | 3.08%** |
| 2.72%** |
| 2.70% |
| 2.69% |
| 2.70% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets (b) | 2.24%** |
| 3.13%** |
| 2.32% |
| 3.44% |
| 6.01% |
Portfolio Turnover | 125.07% |
| 349.38% |
| 226.22% |
| 336.01% |
| 315.48% |
(a) Aggregate total return, not annualized. Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions and excludes all sales charges.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying exchange-traded funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year.
** The ratios include 0.38% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.07% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 7).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 17.29% and (12.07)%, respectively.
90
AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
CLASS U
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
91
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2017
1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFCANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds (the “Trust”) was reorganized as a Delaware statutory trust on January 4, 2013. Prior to January 4, 2013, the series of the Trust, other than AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund and AmericaFirst Large Cap Share Buyback Fund, were each a part of the Mutual Fund Series Trust, an Ohio business trust organized on February 27, 2006. The Trust is registered as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Trust currently consists of six series: AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund, AmericaFirst Income Fund (formerly AmericaFirst Income Trends Fund), AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund (formerly AmericaFirst Absolute Return Fund), AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund, AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund (formerly AmericaFirst Seasonal Trends Fund), and AmericaFirst LargeCap Share Buyback Fund (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). The Funds are registered as diversified series of the Trust, except the Large Cap Share Buyback Fund which is non-diversified. The investment objectives of each Fund are set forth below. AmericaFirst Capital Management, LLC (the “Manager”) is investment advisor to the Funds.
AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund (“Defensive Growth Fund”) commenced operations on May 23, 2011. The Fund’s investment objective is to achieve capital appreciation through all market cycles.
AmericaFirst Large Cap Buyback Fund (“Large Cap Share Buyback Fund”) commenced operations on January 31, 2017. The Fund’s investment objective is to provide growth of capital.
AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund (“Quantitative Strategies Fund”) commenced operations on September 28, 2007. The Fund’s investment objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation and to achieve positive returns through all market cycles.
AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund (“Seasonal Rotation Fund”) commenced operations on October 31, 2013. The Fund’s investment objective is to achieve capital appreciation with a focus on producing positive returns regardless of the direction of the financial markets.
AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund (“Tactical Alpha Fund”) commenced operations on February 26, 2010. The Fund’s investment objective is to achieve capital appreciation with a focus on producing positive returns regardless of the direction of financial markets.
AmericaFirst Income Fund (“Income Fund”) commenced operations on July 1, 2010. The Fund’s investment objective is to achieve a high rate of current income with less volatility than common stocks as measured by standard deviation. The Fund seeks total return as a secondary investment objective.
92
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
The Defensive Growth Fund, Large Cap Share Buyback Fund, Seasonal Rotation Fund, Tactical Alpha Fund, and Income Fund, each offer three classes of shares, Class A, Class I, and Class U. The Quantitative Strategies Fund offers three classes of shares, Class A, Class C, and Class I. Each class differs as to sales and redemption charges and ongoing fees.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds and are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The Funds are investment companies and accordingly follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services – Investment Companies.”
a) Securities Valuation – Securities listed on an exchange are valued at the last reported sale price at the close of the regular trading session of the primary exchange on the business day the value is being determined, or in the case of securities listed on NASDAQ at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. In the absence of a sale, such securities shall be valued at the mean between the current bid and ask prices on the day of valuation. Debt securities (other than short-term obligations) are valued each day by an independent pricing service approved by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) based on methods which include consideration of: yields or prices of securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type, indications as to values from dealers, and general market conditions or market quotations from a major market maker in the securities. Short-term debt obligations having 60 days or less remaining until maturity, at time of purchase, may be valued at amortized cost. The Funds may invest in portfolios of open-end or closed-end investment companies and exchange traded funds (the “underlying funds”). Open-end funds are valued at their respective net asset values as reported by such investment companies. The underlying funds value securities in their portfolios for which market quotations are readily available at their market values (generally the last reported sale price) and all other securities and assets at their fair value by the methods established by the Boards of the underlying funds. The shares of many closed-end investment companies and exchange traded funds, after their initial public offering, frequently trade at a price per share, which is different than the net asset value per share. The difference represents a market premium or market discount of such shares. There can be no assurances that the market discount or market premium on shares of any closed-end investment company or exchange traded fund purchased by the Funds will not change.
In unusual circumstances, instead of valuing securities in the usual manner, the Funds may value securities at “fair value” as determined in good faith by the Funds’ Board of Trustees, pursuant to the procedures (the “Procedures”) approved by the Board. The Procedures consider, among others, the following factors to determine a security’s fair value: the nature and pricing history (if any) of the security; whether any dealer quotations for the security are available; and possible valuation methodologies that could be used to determine the fair value of the security. Fair value may also be used by the Board if extraordinary events occur after the close of the relevant world market but prior to the NYSE close (generally 4:00 pm eastern time).
93
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
Exchange Traded Funds (“ETF”) – The Funds may invest in exchange traded funds. ETFs are typically a type of index fund bought and sold on a securities exchange. An ETF trades like common stock and typically represents a fixed portfolio of securities designed to track the performance and dividend yield of a particular domestic or foreign market index. The Funds may purchase an ETF to temporarily gain exposure to a portion of the U.S. or a foreign market while awaiting purchase of underlying securities. There are risks of owning the underlying securities the ETFs are designed to track, and the lack of liquidity of an ETF may result in it being more volatile. Additionally, ETFs have fees and expenses that reduce their value.
Each Fund utilizes various methods to measure the fair value of its investments on a recurring basis. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The three levels of input are:
Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities 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 valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.
The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.
The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following tables summarize the inputs used as of June 30, 2017 for each Fund’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
94
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
Defensive Growth Fund
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Security Classification (1) |
| Value |
|
| Level 1 |
|
| Level 2 |
|
| Level 3 |
| ||||
Common Stock (2) |
| $ | 30,294,128 |
|
| $ | 30,294,128 |
|
| $ | — |
|
| $ | — |
|
Exchange-Traded Fund |
|
| 2,830,918 |
|
|
| 2,830,918 |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
Total |
| $ | 33,125,046 |
|
| $ | 33,125,046 |
|
| $ | — |
|
| $ | — |
|
Large Cap Buyback Fund
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Security Classification (1) |
| Value |
|
| Level 1 |
|
| Level 2 |
|
| Level 3 |
| ||||
Common Stock (2) |
| $ | 1,857,101 |
|
| $ | 1,857,101 |
|
| $ | — |
|
| $ | — |
|
Money Market Fund |
|
| 58,402 |
|
|
| 58,402 |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
Total |
| $ | 1,915,503 |
|
| $ | 1,915,503 |
|
| $ | — |
|
| $ | — |
|
Quantitative Strategies Fund
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Security Classification (1) |
| Value |
|
| Level 1 |
|
| Level 2 |
|
| Level 3 |
| ||||
Common Stock (2) |
| $ | 9,934,768 |
|
| $ | 9,853,839 |
|
| $ | 80,929 |
|
| $ | — |
|
Bonds & Notes (2) |
|
| 501,750 |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| 501,750 |
|
|
| — |
|
Real Estate Investment Trusts |
|
| 2,413,978 |
|
|
| 2,413,978 |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
Money Market Fund |
|
| 270,839 |
|
|
| 270,839 |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
Total |
| $ | 13,121,335 |
|
| $ | 12,538,656 |
|
| $ | 582,679 |
|
| $ | — |
|
Seasonal Rotation Fund
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Security Classification (1) |
| Value |
|
| Level 1 |
|
| Level 2 |
|
| Level 3 |
| ||||
Corporate Bonds (2) |
| $ | 3,834,717 |
|
| $ | — |
|
| $ | 3,834,717 |
|
| $ | — |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds |
|
| 3,548,667 |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| 3,548,667 |
|
|
| — |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes |
|
| 1,981,641 |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| 1,981,641 |
|
|
| — |
|
Money Market Fund |
|
| 86,663 |
|
|
| 86,663 |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
Total |
| $ | 9,451,688 |
|
| $ | 86,663 |
|
| $ | 9,365,025 |
|
| $ | — |
|
Tactical Alpha Fund
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Security Classification (1) |
| Value |
|
| Level 1 |
|
| Level 2 |
|
| Level 3 |
| ||||
Common Stock (2) |
| $ | 7,096,519 |
|
| $ | 7,096,519 |
|
| $ | — |
|
| $ | — |
|
Real Estate Investment Trusts |
|
| 693,302 |
|
|
| 693,302 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Money Market Fund |
|
| 28,387 |
|
|
| 28,387 |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
Total |
| $ | 7,818,208 |
|
| $ | 7,818,208 |
|
| $ | — |
|
| $ | — |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
Income Fund
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Security Classification (1) |
| Value |
|
| Level 1 |
| Level 2 |
|
| Level 3 |
| ||||
Common Stock (2) |
| $ | 7,017,994 |
|
| $ | 7,017,994 |
| $ | — |
|
| $ | — |
|
Bonds & Notes (2) |
|
| 5,023,503 |
|
|
| — |
|
| 5,023,503 |
|
|
| — |
|
Real Estate Investment Trusts |
|
| 1,354,099 |
|
|
| 1,354,099 |
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
Money Market Fund |
|
| 906,929 |
|
|
| 906,929 |
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
Total |
| $ | 14,302,525 |
|
| $ | 9,279,022 |
| $ | 5,023,503 |
|
| $ | — |
|
| (1) | As of and during the year ended June 30, 2017, the Funds held no securities that were considered to be “Level 3” securities (those valued using significant unobservable inputs). Therefore, a reconciliation of assets in which significant unobservable inputs were used in determining fair value is not applicable. |
| (2) | For a detailed break-out of common stocks and bonds & notes by investment industry please refer to the Schedules of Investments. |
The Funds had no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended June 30, 2017. It is the Funds’ policy to record transfers into or out of Level 1 and Level 2 at the end of the reporting period.
b) Short Sales – A “short sale” is a transaction in which a Fund sells a security it does not own, but has borrowed in anticipation that the market price of that security will decline. A Fund is obligated to replace the security borrowed by purchasing it on the open market at a later date. If the price of the security sold short increases between the time of the short sale and the time a Fund replaces the borrowed security, the Fund will incur a loss, unlimited in size. Conversely, if the price declines, the Fund will realize a gain, limited to the price at which a fund sold the security short.
c) Federal Income Tax – The Funds intend to continue to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and will distribute all of their taxable income, if any, to shareholders. Accordingly, no provision for Federal income taxes is required in the financial statements. The Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Management has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions, and has concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions on returns filed for open tax years (2014-2016) or expected to be taken in the Funds’ 2017 tax returns. The Funds identified their major tax jurisdictions as U.S. Federal and foreign jurisdictions where the Funds make significant investments; 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.
d) Distribution to Shareholders - Distributions from investment income and net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually and are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The character of income and gains to be distributed is determined in
96
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These “book/tax” differences are considered either temporary (e.g., deferred losses, mark-to-market on open Section 1256 contracts) or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the composition of net assets based on their federal tax-basis treatment; temporary differences do not require reclassification.
e) Other – Investment and shareholder transactions are recorded on trade date. The Funds determine the gain or loss realized from the investment transactions by comparing the original cost of the security lot sold with the net sales proceeds. Cost is determined and gains and losses are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and Federal income tax purposes. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date or as soon as information is available to the Funds and interest income is recognized on an accrual basis using the effective interest method. Discounts and premiums on debt securities are amortized over their respective lives. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the Funds’ understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates.
f) Multiple Class Allocations – Income, non-class specific expenses and realized/unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class based on average net assets. Distribution fees are charged to each respective share class in accordance with the distribution plan. Expenses of the Trust that are directly identifiable to a specific fund are charged to that fund. Expenses, which are not readily identifiable to a specific fund, are allocated in such a manner as deemed equitable, taking into consideration the nature and type of expense and the relative sizes of the Funds in the Trust.
g) Foreign Currency – The accounting records of each Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency, and income receipts and expense payments are translated into U.S. dollars using the prevailing exchange rate at the London market close. Purchases and sales of securities are translated into U.S. dollars at the contractual currency rates established at the approximate time of the trade. Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions represent net gains and losses from currency realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between income accrued versus income received. The effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments in securities are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investment securities.
h) Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
i) Commitments and Contingencies – In the normal course of business, the Trust may enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and provide
97
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on future claims that may be made against the Funds and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, management considers the risk of loss from such claims to be remote.
j)
ETF and ETN Investments - ETF, Mutual Fund and Exchange Traded Note (“ETN”) Risk – ETFs, mutual funds and ETNs are subject to investment advisory or management and other expenses, which will be indirectly paid by each Fund. Each is subject to specific risks, depending on investment strategy. Also, each may be subject to leverage risk, which will magnify losses. ETNs are subject to default risks.
2. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
For the year or period ended June 30, 2017, aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments and government securities) for the Funds were as follows:
|
| Purchases |
|
| Sales |
| ||
Defensive Growth Fund |
| $ | 188,883,040 |
|
| $ | 242,761,008 |
|
Large Cap Buyback Fund |
|
| 2,451,606 |
|
|
| 646,424 |
|
Quantitative Strategies Fund |
|
| 64,284,066 |
|
|
| 80,737,926 |
|
Seasonal Rotation Fund |
|
| 35,499,078 |
|
|
| 35,746,128 |
|
Tactical Alpha Fund |
|
| 32,246,850 |
|
|
| 35,418,161 |
|
Income Fund |
|
| 18,372,600 |
|
|
| 23,417,072 |
|
The Seasonal Rotation Fund purchased and sold $2,009,559 and $5,452,640, respectively, of government securities during the year.
3. INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT AND OTHER RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
AmericaFirst Capital Management, LLC (“AFCM” or the “Manager”) acts as investment advisor for the Funds pursuant to the terms of an Investment Management Agreement with the Trust (the “Management Agreement”). Under the terms of the Management Agreement, AFCM is responsible for formulating the Funds’ investment policies, making ongoing investment decisions and engaging in portfolio transactions. The Management Agreement provides that the Manager will provide the Funds with investment advice and supervision and will continuously furnish an investment program for the Funds consistent with the investment objectives and policies of the Funds. For its services under the Management Agreement, the Manager is paid a bi-monthly (or more frequently) management fee at the annual rate of the average daily net assets were as follows:
Defensive Growth Fund | 1.50% |
Large Cap Buyback Fund | 1.25% |
Quantitative Strategies Fund | 1.00% |
Seasonal Rotation Fund | 1.25% |
Tactical Alpha Fund | 1.25% |
Income Fund | 1.25% |
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AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
Prior to October 31, 2016, the Tactical Alpha Fund and the Seasonal Rotation Fund paid an annual management fee of 1.50% of the average daily net assets of each Fund. For the year ended June 30, 2017, management fees were as follows:
Defensive Growth Fund | $818,878 |
Large Cap Buyback Fund | $6,887 |
Quantitative Strategies Fund | $192,275 |
Seasonal Rotation Fund | $114,305 |
Tactical Alpha Fund | $123,580 |
Income Fund | $185,093 |
AFCM and the Funds have entered into Expense Limitation Agreements (“Expense Limits”) under which the Manager has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses but only to the extent necessary to maintain total annual operating expenses (exclusive of any front-end or contingent deferred loads, taxes, leverage interest, brokerage commissions, legal fees, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization, dividend expense on securities sold short, acquired fund fees and expenses or extraordinary expenses such as litigation) at the ratios to average daily net assets detailed below. Prior to October 31, 2016, legal fees were included in the foregoing expense limits. Below are the ratios, by class, per each contractual agreement:
| Class A | Class I | Class U | Class C | Expiration |
Defensive Growth Fund | 2.45% | 1.94% | 2.95% | - | October 31, 2017 |
Large Cap Buyback Fund | 2.45% | 1.74% | 2.95% | - | October 31, 2018 |
Quantitative Strategies Fund | 1.50% | 1.95% | - | 2.25% | October 31, 2017 |
Seasonal Rotation Fund | 2.45% | 1.95% | 2.95% | - | October 31, 2017 |
Tactical Alpha Fund | 2.45% | 1.74% | 2.95% | - | October 31, 2017 |
Income Fund | 2.20% | 1.40% | 2.70% | - | October 31, 2017 |
Each waiver or reimbursement by the Manager is subject to repayment by the Funds within the three fiscal years following the date in which those particular expenses are incurred, if the Funds are able to make the repayments without exceeding the expense limitations in effect at that time and the repayments are approved by the Board of Trustees.
| June 30, 2018 | June 30, 2019 | June 30, 2020 |
Defensive Growth Fund | $168,314 | $218,979 | $26,119 |
Large Cap Buyback Fund | - | - | $38,007 |
Quantitative Strategies Fund | $112,655 | $153,271 | $142,273 |
Seasonal Rotation Fund | $73,744 | $115,708 | $98,550 |
Tactical Alpha Fund | $122,737 | $129,521 | $106,545 |
Income Fund | $105,800 | $153,552 | $129,104 |
Distributor – The Trust has adopted a Distribution Plan (“Plan”), pursuant to rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act for each class of shares, other than class I, which allows the Funds to pay to the distributor a monthly fee for distribution and shareholder servicing expenses. Under the Plan, the Funds may pay up to 0.25% for Class A and 1.00% for Class C and
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
Class U per year of its average daily net assets for such distribution and shareholder service activities. The Distribution Plan is a compensation plan, which means that compensation is provided regardless of 12b-1 expenses incurred. During the year or period ended June 30, 2017, fees incurred under the Plan were as follows:
Defensive Growth Fund | $151,691 |
Large Cap Buyback Fund | $1,229 |
Quantitative Strategies Fund | $121,898 |
Seasonal Rotation Fund | $28,634 |
Tactical Alpha Fund | $50,618 |
Income Fund | $66,538 |
The distributor of the Funds was Northern Lights Distributors, LLC (the “Distributor) until May 26, 2017. The Distributor acted as the Funds’ principal underwriter in a continuous public offering of the Funds’ shares. For the year ended June 30, 2017, the Distributor received underwriter commissions of $154,302 for sales of Class A, Class C and Class U shares, of which $2,428 was retained by the principal underwriter or other affiliated broker-dealers.
In addition, certain affiliates of the Distributor provided services to the Funds as follows:
Gemini Fund Services, LLC (“GFS”), an affiliate of the Distributor, provided administration, fund accounting, and transfer agent services to the Trust. Pursuant to separate servicing agreements with GFS, the Funds paid GFS customary fees for providing administration, fund accounting and transfer agency services to the Funds. Certain former officers of the Trust are also officers of GFS, and were not paid any fees directly by the Funds for serving in such capacities. For the period July 1, 2016 through May 26, 2017, GFS earned $349,725 for the services it provided to the Funds.
As of May 26, 2017, Mutual Shareholder Services, LLC (“MSS”) began to serve as the Funds Transfer Agent, Accounting, and Administrator, and Gemini and its affiliates no longer service the Funds.
Officers of the Trust and Trustees who are “interested persons” of the Trust or the Manager will receive no salary or fees from the Trust. Trustees, who are not “interested persons” as that term is defined in the 1940 Act, will be paid $2,500 per meeting attended in-person or $100 per telephonic meeting attended, at the discretion of the Chairman of the Trust. The Trust reimburses each Trustee and officer for his or her travel and other expenses relating to attendance at such meetings.
Alaric Compliance Services (“Alaric”) provides compliance services and a chief compliance officer to the Funds for which Alaric receives customary fees from the Funds.
100
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
4. REDEMPTION FEES
The Funds may assess a short-term redemption fee of 1.00% of the total redemption amount if a shareholder sells their shares after holding them for less than 90 days. The redemption fee is paid directly to the specific Fund in which the short-term redemption occurs. For the year ended June 30, 2017, redemption fees were assessed as follows:
Defensive Growth Fund | $9,483 |
Large Cap Buyback Fund | $54 |
Quantitative Strategies Fund | $272 |
Seasonal Rotation Fund | $0 |
Tactical Alpha Fund | $0 |
Income Fund | $4,423 |
5. DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS AND TAX COMPONENTS OF CAPITAL
The tax character of fund distributions paid for the years ended June 30, 2017 and June 30, 2016 was as follows:
For the year or period ended June 30, 2017: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
|
| Ordinary |
|
| Long-Term |
|
| Return |
|
|
|
| ||||
|
| Income |
|
| Capital Gains |
|
| of Capital |
|
| Total |
| ||||
AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund |
| $ | — |
|
| $ | 48,274 |
|
| $ | — |
|
| $ | 48,274 |
|
AmericaFirst Large Cap Buyback Fund |
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund |
|
| 395,648 |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| 395,648 |
|
AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund |
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund |
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
AmericaFirst Income Fund |
|
| 374,131 |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| 502,187 |
|
|
| 876,318 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
For the year ended June 30, 2016: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
|
| Ordinary |
|
| Long-Term |
|
| Return |
|
|
|
| ||||
|
| Income |
|
| Capital Gains |
|
| of Capital |
|
| Total |
| ||||
AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund |
| $ | 194,255 |
|
| $ | 365,428 |
|
| $ | — |
|
| $ | 559,683 |
|
AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund |
|
| 418,828 |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| 418,828 |
|
AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund |
|
| 80,998 |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| 80,998 |
|
AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund |
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
AmericaFirst Income Fund |
|
| 618,606 |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| 790,229 |
|
|
| 1,408,835 |
|
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AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
As of June 30, 2017, the components of accumulated earnings/(deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
|
| Undistributed Ordinary Income |
|
| Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains |
|
| Post October Loss and Late Year Loss |
| Capital Loss Carry Forwards | Other Book/Tax Differences |
|
| Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | Total Accumulated Earnings/ (Deficits | |||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||||||||||||
AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund |
| $ | — |
|
| $ | — |
|
| $ | (1,996,611) |
| $ | (7,307,256) | $ | — |
|
| $ | 885,435 | $ | (8,418,432) |
AmericaFirst Large Cap Buyback Fund |
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| (18,900) |
|
| — |
| — |
|
|
| 45,347 |
| 26,447 |
AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund |
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
| (8,268,071) |
| — |
|
|
| (208,330) |
| (8,476,401) |
AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund |
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| (64,376) |
|
| — |
| 4,983 |
|
|
| 6,254 |
| (53,139) |
AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund |
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| (52,410) |
|
| (5,185,654) |
| 41,701 |
|
|
| 137,177 |
| (5,059,186) |
AmericaFirst Income Fund |
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
| (8,728,357) |
| 44,869 |
|
|
| 292,189 |
| (8,391,299) |
The difference between book basis and tax basis unrealized appreciation/ (depreciation), undistributed net investment income/loss and accumulated net realized gains/ (losses) from investments is primarily attributable to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales and straddles, and adjustments for real estate investment trusts, partnerships, grantor trusts and constructive sales of securities held short. In addition, the amount listed under other book/tax differences is primarily attributable to the tax deferral of losses on straddles and adjustments for constructive sales of securities held short.
Late year losses incurred after December 31 within the fiscal year are deemed to arise on the first business day of the following fiscal year for tax purposes. The Funds incurred and elected to defer such late year losses as follows:
| Late Year | |
| Losses | |
AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund | $ | 101,359 |
AmericaFirst Large Cap Buyback Fund |
| 18,900 |
AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund |
| — |
AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund |
| 64,376 |
AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund |
| 52,410 |
AmericaFirst Income Fund |
| — |
Capital losses incurred after October 31 within the fiscal year are deemed to arise on the first business day of the following fiscal year for tax purposes. The Funds incurred and elected to defer such capital losses as follows:
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AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
| Post October | |
| Losses | |
AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund | $ | 1,895,252 |
AmericaFirst Large Cap Buyback Fund |
| — |
AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund |
| — |
AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund |
| — |
AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund |
| — |
AmericaFirst Income Fund |
| — |
At June 30, 2017, the Funds below had capital loss carry forwards with no expiration date for federal income tax purposes available to offset future capital gains as follows:
| Short-Term | Long-Term | Total | |||
AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund | $6,735,859 | $ | 571,397 | $ | 7,307,256 | |
AmericaFirst Large Cap Buyback Fund | — |
| — |
| — | |
AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund |
| 7,359,966 |
| 908,105 |
| 8,268,071 |
AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund |
| — |
| — |
| — |
AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund |
| 4,202,747 |
| 982,907 |
| 5,185,654 |
AmericaFirst Income Fund |
| 8,728,357 |
| — |
| 8,728,357 |
Permanent book and tax differences, primarily attributable to the book/tax basis treatment of foreign currency gains/(losses), net operating losses, non-deductible expenses, the reclass of Fund distributions and equalization debits, and adjustments for C-corporation return of capital distributions, capitalization in lieu of dividend payments, real estate investment trusts, grantor trusts and partnerships, resulted in reclassifications for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017 as follows:
|
| Paid In Capital |
|
| Undistributed/ Accumulated Ordinary Income (Loss) |
|
| Accumulated Net Realized Loss |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||||
AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund |
| $ | (563,695) |
|
| $ | 564,082 |
|
| $ | (387) |
|
AmericaFirst Large Cap Buyback Fund |
|
| — |
|
|
| 6,578 |
|
|
| (6,578) |
|
AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund |
|
| (57,463) |
|
|
| 25,736 |
|
|
| 31,727 |
|
AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund |
|
| — |
|
|
| 25,402 |
|
|
| (25,402) |
|
AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund |
|
| (118,823) |
|
|
| 130,179 |
|
|
| (11,356) |
|
AmericaFirst Income Fund |
|
| — |
|
|
| 79 |
|
|
| (79) |
|
6. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
On October 13, 2016 the Securities and Exchange Commission amended existing rules intended to modernize reporting and disclosure of information. These amendments relate to Regulation S-X which sets forth the form and content of financial statements. Compliance with the guidance is required for financial statements filed with the SEC on or after August 1, 2017.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
7. EXTRAORDINARY EXPENSES
Certain costs incurred by the Funds were deemed to be extraordinary for expense limitation agreement purposes and were not included in the amounts subject to advisory fee waiver or expense reimbursement pursuant to the agreement. Such fees for the year ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:
Defensive Growth Fund | $150,352 |
Large Cap Share Buy Back Fund | $25,940 |
Quantitative Strategies Fund | $68,972 |
Seasonal Rotation Fund | $38,467 |
Tactical Alpha Fund | $41,106 |
Income Fund | $50,602 |
8. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent events after the Statements of Assets and Liabilities date have been evaluated through the date the financial statements were issued. Management has concluded that there is no impact requiring adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements.
During the period subsequent to year-end, the Income Fund paid the following distributions per share:
Class A
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Ordinary Income | 7/28/2017 | 0.03695 |
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Ordinary Income | 8/30/2017 | 0.03695 |
Class I
| Pay Date | Rate |
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Ordinary Income | 7/28/2017 | 0.03840 |
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Ordinary Income | 8/30/2017 | 0.03840 |
Class U
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Ordinary Income | 7/28/2017 | 0.03270 |
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Ordinary Income | 8/30/2017 | 0.03270 |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017
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To the Board of Trustees of AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds
and the Shareholders of AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund, AmericaFirst Large Cap Share Buyback Fund, AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund, AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund, AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund, and AmericaFirst Income Fund
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund, AmericaFirst Large Cap Share Buyback Fund, AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund, AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund (formerly AmericaFirst Seasonal Trends Fund), AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund, and AmericaFirst Income Fund (formerly AmericaFirst Income Trends Fund) each a series of shares of beneficial interest in AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds (the “Funds”), including the schedules of investments, as of June 30, 2017, and the related statements of operations for the year or period then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years or period in the two-year period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the respective years or periods presented. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds' management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of June 30, 2017 by correspondence with the custodian. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund, AmericaFirst Large Cap Share Buyback Fund, AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund, AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund, AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund, and AmericaFirst Income Fund as of June 30, 2017, and the results of their operations for the year or period then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the years or period in the two-year period then ended and their financial highlights for each of the years or periods presented, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
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September 29, 2017
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EXPENSE ILLUSTRATION
JUNE 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, and redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses. The example below is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example below is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period January 1, 2017 and held for the entire period through June 30, 2017.
Actual Expenses
The first section of each table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, 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 section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period/year.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second section of each table provides information about the hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher. For more information on transactional costs, please refer to the Fund’s prospectus.
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EXPENSE ILLUSTRATION (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund - Class A |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
| January 1, 2017 | June 30, 2017 | January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017 |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,063.01 | $16.37 |
Hypothetical |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,008.93 | $15.94 |
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AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund - Class I |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
| January 1, 2017 | June 30, 2017 | January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017 |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,066.80 | $13.89 |
Hypothetical |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,011.36 | $13.51 |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 2.71%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). | |||
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AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund - Class U |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
| January 1, 2017 | June 30, 2017 | January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017 |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,062.11 | $19.02 |
Hypothetical |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,006.35 | $18.51 |
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EXPENSE ILLUSTRATION (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
AmericaFirst LargeCap Buyback Fund - Class A |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
| January 31, 2017 | June 30, 2017 | January 31, 2017 to June 30, 2017 |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,026.00 | $28.96 |
Hypothetical |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $992.10 | $28.47 |
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AmericaFirst LargeCap Buyback Fund - Class I |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
| January 31, 2017 | June 30, 2017 | January 31, 2017 to June 30, 2017 |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,030.00 | $31.24 |
Hypothetical |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $989.91 | $30.62 |
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AmericaFirst LargeCap Buyback Fund - Class U |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
| January 31, 2017 | June 30, 2017 | January 31, 2017 to June 30, 2017 |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,024.00 | $36.97 |
Hypothetical |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $984.16 | $36.24 |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 8.83%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 151/365 (to reflect the partial period). | |||
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EXPENSE ILLUSTRATION (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund - Class A |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
| January 1, 2017 | June 30, 2017 | January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017 |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,052.04 | $11.40 |
Hypothetical |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,013.69 | $11.18 |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 2.24%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). | |||
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AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund - Class I |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
| January 1, 2017 | June 30, 2017 | January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017 |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,050.94 | $14.04 |
Hypothetical |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,011.11 | $13.76 |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 2.76%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). | |||
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AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund - Class C |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
| January 1, 2017 | June 30, 2017 | January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017 |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,047.71 | $15.03 |
Hypothetical |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,010.12 | $14.75 |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 2.96%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). | |||
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EXPENSE ILLUSTRATION (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund - Class A |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
| January 1, 2017 | June 30, 2017 | January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017 |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,097.45 | $17.06 |
Hypothetical |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,008.53 | $16.33 |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 3.28%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). | |||
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AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund - Class I |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
| January 1, 2017 | June 30, 2017 | January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017 |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,094.92 | $14.28 |
Hypothetical |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,011.16 | $13.71 |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 2.75%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). | |||
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AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund - Class U |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
| January 1, 2017 | June 30, 2017 | January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017 |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,094.92 | $19.32 |
Hypothetical |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,006.35 | $18.51 |
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EXPENSE ILLUSTRATION (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund - Class A |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
| January 1, 2017 | June 30, 2017 | January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017 |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,010.66 | $16.45 |
Hypothetical |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,008.43 | $16.43 |
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AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund - Class I |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
| January 1, 2017 | June 30, 2017 | January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017 |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,014.90 | $13.34 |
Hypothetical |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,011.55 | $13.32 |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 2.67%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). | |||
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AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund - Class U |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
| January 1, 2017 | June 30, 2017 | January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017 |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,008.47 | $18.92 |
Hypothetical |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,005.95 | $18.90 |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 3.80%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). | |||
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EXPENSE ILLUSTRATION (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
AmericaFirst Income Fund - Class A |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
| January 1, 2017 | June 30, 2017 | January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017 |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,058.93 | $14.35 |
Hypothetical |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,010.86 | $14.01 |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 2.81%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). | |||
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AmericaFirst Income Fund - Class I |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
| January 1, 2017 | June 30, 2017 | January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017 |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,063.57 | $10.44 |
Hypothetical |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,014.68 | $10.19 |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 2.04%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). | |||
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AmericaFirst Income Fund - Class U |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
| January 1, 2017 | June 30, 2017 | January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017 |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,056.49 | $16.98 |
Hypothetical |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,008.28 | $16.58 |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 3.33%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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TRUSTEES & OFFICERS
JUNE 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
The following table provides information regarding each Trustee who is not an “interested person” of the Trust, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each Trustee serves as a trustee until the termination of the Trust unless the Trustee dies, resigns, retires or is removed.
Disinterested Trustees
Name, Address and Year of Birth | Position(s) Held with AmericaFirst Term of Office Length of Time Served | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | Number of Portfolios in AmericaFirst Overseen by AmericaFirst Trustee | Other Directorships Held by AmericaFirst Trustee During the Past Five Years |
DISINTERESTED TRUSTEES | ||||
Michael G. Dencavage Year of Birth: 1954 | Trustee – 2012 to present
| Retired, formerly Chief Financial Officer, San Juan Unified School District, (2004 to 2011) | 6 | None |
Michael A. Gunning Year of Birth: 1958 | Trustee – Feb. 2015 to present
| Vice President, Personal Insurance Federation of California (legislative and regulatory advisory firm representing members to California State Legislature and Governor’s Office), 2001 to present | 6 | None |
Interested Trustees and Officers of the Trust
Name, Address and Year of Birth | Position(s) Held with AmericaFirst Term of Office Length of Time Served | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | Number of Portfolios in AmericaFirst Overseen by Trustee | Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years |
Rick A. Gonsalves 300 Harding Boulevard, Ste. 215 Roseville, CA 95678 Year of Birth: 1968 | Trustee – 2012 to present; President – May 2017 to present
| President & Chief Executive Officer, AmericaFirst Capital Management, LLC (2007 – present) (investment adviser to the Funds; President & Chief Executive Officer, Renaissance Investment Services (2005 to 2008); Registered Broker Representative for various Broker/Dealers from 1994 to 2007 | 6 | None |
OFFICERS OF THE TRUST | ||||
Ann Marie Swanson Year of Birth: 1962 | Chief Compliance Officer of the Trust – 2016 to present | Director, Alaric Compliance Services, LLC (June 2015 to present); V.P. and Chief Compliance Officer, Thomas Partners Investment Management (May 2013 to March 2015); S.V.P. and Chief Compliance Officer, Aletheia Research and Management, Inc. (August 2010 to January 2013) | n/a | n/a |
Compensation of the Board of Trustees
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TRUSTEES & OFFICERS
JUNE 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
Trustees who are not “interested persons” (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds, will be paid a fee of $2,500 per in-person meeting and $100 per telephonic meeting attended at the discretion of the Chairman. The “interested persons” of the Trust receive no Board member compensation from the Funds.
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AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
JUNE 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
Reference is made to the Prospectus and the Statements of Additional Information for descriptions of the Management Agreements, Services Agreements and Distribution (12b-1) Plans, tax aspects of the Funds and the calculations of the net asset value of shares of the Funds.
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Funds’ Form N-Qs may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Commission’s Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC -0330.
PROXY VOTE
A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-877-217 -8363; and on the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-877-217-8363; and on the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
ADVISORY AGREEMENT APPROVAL
Approval of the Investment Advisory Agreement between the AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds and the Adviser with respect to AmericaFirst Large Cap Share Buyback Fund
At an in person meeting held on January 30, 2017, the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or the “Trustees”) including the Trustees who are not “interested persons”, as such term is defined under Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Independent Trustees”), considered the approval of an investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between the AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds (the “Trust”) and AmericaFirst Capital Management, LLC (the “Adviser”), with respect to the AmericaFirst Large Cap Share Buyback Fund (the “Buyback Fund”). In its consideration of the Advisory Agreement, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, did not identify any single factor as all-important or controlling, and the following summarizes matters considered.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board examined the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by the Adviser to the Buyback Fund. The Trustees reviewed materials provided by the Adviser related to the Advisory Agreement with the
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AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
JUNE 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
Trust on behalf of the Buyback Fund, a description of the manner in which investment decisions are to be made and executed, the Adviser’s Form ADV Parts I and II, a
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
profitability analysis and current and projected assessments of financial condition, an overview of the personnel that will perform services for the Buyback Fund, the compliance policies and procedures of the Adviser, including a certification that the Adviser has adopted a Code of Ethics containing provisions reasonably necessary to prevent Access Persons, as that term is defined in Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act, from engaging in conduct prohibited by Rule 17j-1(b), historical and comparative performance information, and other policies and procedures of the Adviser. The Trustees considered a presentation given by the Adviser regarding the Buyback Fund’s investment strategy, and considered their past experience with the Adviser as adviser to the other funds in the Trust. The Trustees discussed the nature of the Adviser’s operations, the quality of the Adviser’s compliance infrastructure, and both the experience of and recent changes to its fund management personnel. The Trustees noted that the Adviser continues to reinvest in the business of the Trust, as evidenced by the launch of the Buyback Fund. After further discussion, the Trustees concluded that the Adviser has sufficient quality and depth of personnel, resources, investment methods and compliance policies and procedures essential to performing its duties under the Advisory Agreement and that the nature, overall quality and extent of the management services provided by the Adviser would likely meet the Board’s expectations.
Performance. Because the Adviser does not manage a fund or account with a substantially similar investment strategy as the Buyback Fund, the Board considered the Adviser’s past performance in connection with the existing series of the Trust. The Trustees reviewed the performance information presented by Mr. Gonsalves, President of the Adviser. He then gave a brief description of each fund and noted that the AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund underperformed its Lipper category for the one and three year periods ending December 31, 2016 and underperformed its benchmark index for the all periods shown, but that the fund outperformed the category for the 5 year and since inception periods. Mr. Gonsalves also noted the AmericaFirst Income Fund underperformed its Lipper category for all periods shown and its benchmark index for the three year and since inception periods, but that it outperformed the benchmark index for the one year and five year periods. Next, he discussed the AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund’s returns noting that it outperformed its Lipper category for all periods shown but underperformed its benchmark index for all periods shown. Next, he noted the AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund underperformed its Lipper category for all periods shown and underperformed its benchmark index for all periods shown except since inception. Mr. Gonsalves discussed the AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund, which outperformed its Lipper category for all periods shown and its benchmark index for the one year period. After discussion, the Board concluded that the Adviser has the potential to deliver satisfactory performance.
Fees and Expenses. The Trustees reviewed information regarding comparative fees charged by the Adviser to fees charged by advisers to a peer group of funds. The Trustees found that the Buyback Fund’s proposed advisory fee of 1.25% was higher than the mean of its peer universe but was not the highest and within a range of reasonable fees. The Trustees considered that the level of sophistication to be utilized by the Adviser in executing its investment strategy and concluded that the proposed contractual
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advisory fee to be paid to the Adviser was reasonable and acceptable in light of the quality of the services the Buyback Fund expected to receive from the Adviser.
Economies of Scale. The Board considered whether there will be economies of scale in respect of the management of the Buyback Fund. The Board considered the Adviser’s expectation for growth in the initial two year term of the Advisory Agreement and agreed that the absence of breakpoints was acceptable at this time. However, the Board noted they would revisit the matter as assets in a Buyback Fund grow.
Profitability. The Trustees discussed the Adviser’s projections for profit in connection with the management of the Buyback Fund. The Trustees considered whether these profits are reasonable in light of the services provided to the Buyback Fund and in light of the Buyback Fund’s projected growth. The Trustees concluded that, based on current and projected asset levels, that they were satisfied that the Adviser’s level of projected profitability from its relationship with the Buyback Fund is not excessive.
Conclusion. During the Board’s deliberations, it was noted that the Board did not identify any single piece of information that was all-important or controlling with respect to the Advisory Agreement for the Buyback Fund. Based on the Board’s deliberations and its evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the Advisory Agreement for the Buyback Fund.
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PRIVACY NOTICE
Rev. Jan 2013
FACTS | WHAT DOES AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION? |
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Why? | Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do. |
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What? | The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can include: |
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How? | All financial companies need to share customers’ personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers’ personal information; the reasons AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds chooses to share; and whether you can limit this sharing. |
Reasons we can share your personal information | Does AmericaFirst | Can you limit | ||
For our everyday business purposes – such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus | Yes | No | ||
For our marketing purposes – to offer our products and services to you | No | We don’t share | ||
For joint marketing with other financial companies | No | We don’t share | ||
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes – information about your transactions and experiences | No | We don’t share | ||
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes – information about your creditworthiness | No | We don’t share | ||
For nonaffiliates to market to you | No | We don’t share | ||
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Questions? | Call 1-877-217-8363 | |||
Who we are | ||||
Who is providing this notice? | AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds | |||
What we do | ||||
How does AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds protect my personal information? | To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings.
Our service providers are held accountable for adhering to strict policies and procedures to prevent any misuse of your nonpublic personal information. | |||
How does AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds collect my personal information? | We collect your personal information, for example, when you
■ Open an account
■ Provide account information
■ Give us your contact information
■ Make deposits or withdrawals from your account
■ Make a wire transfer
■ Tell us where to send the money
■ Tells us who receives the money
■ Show your government-issued ID
■ Show your driver’s license
We also collect your personal information from other companies. | |||
Why can’t I limit all sharing? | Federal law gives you the right to limit only
■ Sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes – information about your creditworthiness
■ Affiliates from using your information to market to you
■ Sharing for nonaffiliates to market to you
State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit sharing. | |||
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Affiliates | Companies related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.
■ AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds doesn’t share with our affiliates. | |||
Nonaffiliates | Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies
■ AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds doesn’t share with nonaffiliates so they can market to you. | |||
Joint marketing | A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies that together market financial products or services to you.
■ AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds doesn’t jointly market. |
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AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds
MANAGER
AmericaFirst Capital Management, LLC
300 Harding Blvd.
Suite 215
Roseville, CA 95678
ADMINISTRATOR
Mutual Shareholder Services, LLC
8000 Town Centre Drive, Suite 400
Broadview Heights, Ohio 44147
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Item 2. Code of Ethics.
(a)
As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party.
(b)
For purposes of this item, “code of ethics” means written standards that are reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:
(1)
Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships;
(2)
Full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that a registrant files with, or submits to, the Commission and in other public communications made by the registrant;
(3)
Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations;
(4)
The prompt internal reporting of violations of the code to an appropriate person or persons identified in the code; and
(5)
Accountability for adherence to the code.
(c)
Amendments:
During the period covered by the report, there have not been any amendments to the provisions of the code of ethics.
(d)
Waivers:
During the period covered by the report, there have not been any waivers to the provisions of the waivers.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
The registrant’s board of trustees has determined that each of the independent board members together consist as the audit committee financial expert based on their combined knowledge and experience.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
(a)
Audit Fees
FY 2017
$ 65,250
FY 2016
$ 56,250
(b)
Audit-Related Fees
Registrant
FY 2017
$ 0
FY 2016
$ 0
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Nature of the fees:
N/A
(c)
Tax Fees
Registrant
FY 2017
$15,000
FY 2016
$12,500
Nature of the fees:
Review of the 1120-RICS and Excise Returns.
(d)
All Other Fees
Registrant
FY 2017
$ 0
FY 2016
$ 0
Nature of the fees:
N/A
(e)
(1)
Audit Committee’s Pre-Approval Policies
The audit committee has not adopted pre-approval policies and procedures described in paragraph (c)(7) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
(2)
Percentages of Services Approved by the Audit Committee
None of the services described in paragraph (b) through (d) of this Item were approved by the audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
(f)
During audit of registrant's financial statements for the most recent fiscal year, less than 50 percent of the hours expended on the principal accountant's engagement were attributed to work performed by persons other than the principal accountant's full-time, permanent employees.
(g)
The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant's accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant's investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant:
Registrant
FY 2017
$15,000
FY 2016
$12,500
(h)
The registrant's audit committee has considered whether the provision of non-audit services to the registrant's investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment
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adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant, that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant's independence.
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 – applies to closed-end funds only.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies. Not applicable – applies to closed-end funds only.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Companies. Not applicable – applies to closed-end funds only.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. Not applicable – the registrant has not adopted procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of trustees.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) The registrant’s president and chief financial officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”)) were effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act.
(b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the registrant’s second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. Exhibits.
(a)(1)
EX-99.CODE ETH. Filed herewith.
(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.
(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.
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AmericaFirst QuantitativeFunds
By /s/ Rick Gonsalves
*Rick Gonsalves
Chief Executive Officer
Date January 29, 2018
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/ Rick Gonsalves
*Rick Gonsalves
Chief Executive Officer
Date January 29, 2018
By /s/ Bob Anastasi
*Bob Anastasi
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Date January 29, 2018
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.
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